Sony A7S III User manual

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ILCE-7SM3

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ILCE-7SM3

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ILCE-7SM3

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https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/2010/h_zz/

“Help Guide” (Web manual)

Refer to “Help Guide” for

in-depth instructions on the

many functions of the camera.

« Guide d’aide » (Manuel en ligne)

Consultez le «Guide d’aide » pour

obtenir des instructions détaillées

au sujet des nombreuses fonctions

de l’appareil.

E-mount

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera/Instruction Manual GB

Fotocamera digitale con obiettivo intercambiabile/Istruzioni per l’uso

Digitalkamera med utbytbart objektiv/Handledning SE

Digitalkamera mit Wechselobjektiv/Gebrauchsanleitung DE

Цифровой фотоаппарат со сменным объективом/Инструкция по эксплуатации

Digitale camera met verwisselbare lens/Gebruiksaanwijzing NL

Digitalkamera med utskiftbart objektiv/Bruksanvisning NO

Appareil photo à objectif interchangeable/Mode d’emploi FR

Câmara Digital de Objetivas intercambiáveis/Manual de instruções

Digitaalinen kamera vaihdettavalla objektiivilla/Käyttöopas FI

Cámara Digital de Lentes Intercambiables/Manual de instrucciones

Цифрова камера зі змінним об’єктивом/Посібник з експлуатації

Aparat cyfrowy z wymiennymi obiektywami/Instrukcja obsługi PL

Digitalkamera med udskifteligt objektiv/Betjeningsvejledning DK

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Instruction Manual

(this book) In-Camera Guide

This manual introduces some

basic functions.

For the quick start guide, see

“Startup guide” (page3). The

“Startup guide” introduces the

initial procedures from when you

open the package until you release

the shutter for the first shot.

The [In-Camera Guide] shows

explanations of the menu

items on the monitor of the

camera.

You can quickly pull up information

during shooting.

On the menu screen, select an

item for which you want to view

a description, and then press the

(Delete) button.

English

Check out the

Help Guide!

The “Help Guide” is an on-line manual that you can read on your

computer or smartphone. Refer to it for details on menu items,

advanced usage, and the latest information on the camera.

Scan

here

https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/2010/h_zz/

ILCE-7SM3 Help Guide

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Startup guide

1: Checking the camera and the supplied

items

The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.

•Camera (1)

•Battery charger (1)

•Power cord (mains lead) (1)*

(supplied in some countries/

regions)

* Multiple power cords may be

supplied with this equipment.

Use the appropriate one that

matches your country/region.

See page 77.

•Rechargeable battery pack

NP-FZ100 (1)

•USB Type-C® cable (1)

•Shoulder strap (1)

•Body cap (1) (Attached to the

camera)

•Cable Protector (1)

•Shoe cap (1) (Attached to the

camera)

•Eyepiece cup (1) (Attached to

the camera)

•Instruction Manual (1) (this

manual)

•Reference Guide (1)

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2: Preparing the battery pack

1 Insert the battery pack into

the battery charger.

• Place the battery pack on the

battery charger in the direction

of . Slide the battery pack in

the direction of the arrow as far

as it will go.

2 Connect the battery charger

to a wall outlet (wall socket)

using the power cord

(supplied).

• When charging starts, the

CHARGE lamp on the battery

charger will light up. When

charging is finished, the CHARGE

lamp and all indicators turn off.

CHARGE lamp

To a wall outlet

(wall socket)

3 Insert the battery pack into

the camera.

• Open the battery cover, and

then insert the battery pack

while pressing the lock lever.

• Push the battery pack until it

locks into place, and then close

the cover.

Lock lever

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To charge the battery with the battery pack inserted into

the camera

Turn off the power of the camera, and connect the USB Type-C terminal on

the camera to an external power source such as a commercially available

USB AC adapter or mobile battery using a USB cable. When a device

compatible with USB-PD (USB Power Delivery) is connected to the camera,

fast charging is possible.

Note

• USB charging is not possible from the Multi/Micro USB Terminal.

• Operation with all USB-PD-compatible devices is not guaranteed.

• We recommend using a USB-PD-compatible device with an output of 9V/3A

or 9V/2A.

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3: Inserting a memory card into the

camera

You can use CFexpress Type A memory cards and SD memory cards with

this camera (page 79).

1 Open the memory card cover.

2 Insert the memory card into the

Slot 1.

• Both Slot 1 and Slot 2 support

CFexpress Type A memory cards and

SD memory cards.

• Insert a CFexpress Type A memory card

with the label facing the monitor, and

an SD memory card with the terminal

facing the monitor. Insert the card until

it clicks into place.

• You can change which memory

card slot to use by selecting MENU

(Shooting) [Media]

[ Rec. Media Settings] 

[Prioritize Rec. Media]. The Slot 1 is

used in the default settings.

Slot 1 Slot 2

Hint

• When you use a memory card with the camera for the first time, it is

recommended that you format the card on the camera for more stable

performance of the memory card (page 42).

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4: Attaching a lens

1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear lens cap

from the rear of the lens.

• When changing the lens, work quickly in a dust-free environment to

keep dust or debris from getting inside the camera.

2 While aligning the white

index marks (mounting

indexes), push the lens

gently toward the camera.

Then, turn the lens slowly

in the direction of the arrow

until it clicks into place.

• Make sure that the mount is

facing down to prevent dust

and debris from entering the

camera.

Note

• If you want to shoot full-frame images, use a full-frame size compatible lens.

• Do not press the lens release button when attaching a lens.

• Do not hold the part of the lens that is extended for zoom or focus

adjustment.

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To remove the lens

Keep pressing the lens release

button and turn the lens in the

direction of the arrow until it stops.

Lens release button

Compatible lenses

You can use lenses compatible with the 35 mm full-frame format or APS-C

size dedicated lenses on this camera. When you use APS-C size dedicated

lenses, the angle of view will correspond to approximately 1.5 times the

focal length indicated on the lens.

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5: Setting the language and the clock

ON/OFF (Power) switch

Control wheel

1 Set the ON/OFF (Power) switch to“ON” to turn on the camera.

2 Select the desired language and then press the center of the

control wheel.

3 Make sure that [Enter] is selected on the area/date/time

confirmation screen, and then press the center of the control

wheel.

4 Select the desired geographic location, set [Daylight Savings],

and then press the center.

• [Daylight Savings] can be switched on/off using the top/bottom of

the control wheel.

5 Set the date format (year/month/day),and press the center.

6 Set the date and time (hour/minute/second), and press the

center.

• To set the date and time or geographic location again at a

later point, select MENU (Setup) [Area/Date] 

[Area/Date/Time Setting].

Note

• The built-in clock of the camera may exhibit time errors. Adjust the time at

regular intervals.

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6: Shooting images

Shooting still images (Intelligent Auto)

This section describes how to shoot still images in the [Intelligent Auto]

mode. In the [Intelligent Auto] mode, the camera automatically focuses

and automatically determines the exposure based on the shooting

conditions.

1 Set the mode dial to

(Auto Mode).

The shooting mode will be set to

(Intelligent Auto).

• Turn the mode dial while

pressing the mode dial lock

release button in the center of

the mode dial.

2 Adjust the monitor to an easily viewable angle, and hold the

camera. Alternatively, look through the viewfinder and hold the

camera.

3 When a zoom lens is mounted,enlarge the appearance of

subjects by rotating the zoom ring.

4 Press the shutter button

halfway down to focus.

When the image is in focus, a

beep sounds and the indicator

(such as) lights up.

5 Press the shutter button fully down.

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