Sony ILCE-7RM2 User Manual

4-576-983-11(1)ILCE-7RM2Interchangeable Lens Digital CameraInstruction ManualE-mount“Help Guide” (Web manual)Refer to “Help Guide” for in-depth instru

GB10Introduction of functionsThis section introduces some frequently used shooting functions and other unique functions.See the pages in parentheses f

SpecificationsGB100On image data compatibility• This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by J

SpecificationsOthersGB101• The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other countries.• DLNA and

GB102IndexIndexAArea Setting ...63AUTO ...68Auto Mode...

IndexIndexGB103MMemory card... 56, 57Memory recall... 39MENU... 35M

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Introduction of functionsGB11Shooting still images in 42 megapixels (77)You can shoot still images with extremely high resolution.Electronic front cur

Introduction of functionsGB12Customization (43)The camera are equipped with the Custom buttons, where you can assign desired function on each button.

Before useGB13Before useNotes on using your cameraShooting procedureThis camera has 2 modes for monitoring subjects: the monitor mode using the monito

Notes on using your cameraGB14No compensation for damaged content or recording failureSony can provide no guarantees in the event of failure to record

Notes on using your cameraBefore useGB15Notes on shooting with the viewfinderThis camera is equipped with an Organic Electro-Luminescence viewfinder w

Notes on using your cameraGB16Notes when playing movies on other devices• Movies recorded with this camera may not be played back correctly on other d

Before useGB17Before useChecking the supplied itemsThe number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.• Camera (1)• AC Adaptor (1)The shape of t

GB18Identifying partsSee the pages in parentheses for details on operation for the parts.When the lens is removedA Power switch/Shutter buttonB Front

Identifying partsBefore useGB19A Eyepiece cup (67)B ViewfinderC MENU button (35)D Eye sensorE Monitor (24)• You can adjust the monitor to an easily vi

GB2“Help Guide” is an on-line manual. You can read the “Help Guide” on your computer or smartphone. Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many

Identifying partsGB20J For shooting: AF/MF (Auto focus/manual focus) button/AEL button (28)For viewing: (Image index) button (73)K MOVIE button (70)

Identifying partsBefore useGB21A Image sensor position markB SpeakerC m (Microphone) jack• When an external microphone is connected, the microphone i

Identifying partsGB22M Hooks for shoulder strap• Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera.N (N mark)• This mark indicates the touch point for co

Identifying partsBefore useGB23A Battery insertion slot (49)B Battery cover (49)C Tripod socket hole• Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32

GB24List of icons on the monitorThe status of the monitor is set to [Display All Info.] in the default settings.When you change the [DISP Button] sett

List of icons on the monitorBefore useGB25ADisplay Indication P P* A S M Shooting mode (75) Register number (75) Scene Recog

List of icons on the monitorGB26B Smart Zoom/Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom View Mode (72)100-0003 Folder - file number- Protect (44)XAVC S 4K XAV

List of icons on the monitorBefore useGB27C +3 +3 +3Creative Style (38)/Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness Picture Effect (38)Smile detection sensitivity

GB28Functions listFunctions that can be operated using the buttons/dialsYou can set up or operate various functions using these buttons/dials.For the

Functions listGB29How to use the Quick Navi screenUsing the Quick Navi screen, you can change settings directly on the recording information display w

GB3Battery packIf the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Observe the following cautions.• Do

How to use the Quick Navi screenGB30Functions available on the Quick Navi screenNotes• Gray items on the Quick Navi screen are not available.• When us

Functions listGB31Operating the camera• You can turn the control wheel or press up/down/left/right on the control wheel to move the selection frame. P

Operating the cameraGB32You can turn the front dial or rear dial to change the settings required for each shooting mode with immediate effect.How to u

Functions listGB33Selecting a function using the Fn (Function) buttonThis button is used for setting up or executing functions used frequently in shoo

Selecting a function using the Fn (Function) buttonGB34You can select the functions to be displayed when you press the Fn (Function) button.MENU butto

Functions listGB35Functions that can be selected using the MENU buttonYou can set up the basic settings for the camera as a whole, or execute function

Functions that can be selected using the MENU buttonGB36 (Camera Settings) Image Size Selects the size of still images.(L: 42M/M: 18M/S: 11M (3:2)L: 3

Functions that can be selected using the MENU buttonFunctions listGB37Flash Comp. Adjusts the intensity of flash output.(-3.0EV to +3.0EV)Red Eye Redu

Functions that can be selected using the MENU buttonGB38Creative Style Selects the desired image processing. You can also adjust contrast, saturation,

Functions that can be selected using the MENU buttonFunctions listGB39 (Custom Settings)Scene Selection Selects pre-set settings to match various scen

GB4This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Expo

Functions that can be selected using the MENU buttonGB40Grid Line Sets a grid line display to enable alignment to a structural outline.(Rule of 3rds G

Functions that can be selected using the MENU buttonFunctions listGB41 Eye-Start AF Sets whether to use auto focus when you look through the viewfinde

Functions that can be selected using the MENU buttonGB42Reset EV Comp. Sets whether to retain the exposure value set without using the exposure dial,

Functions that can be selected using the MENU buttonFunctions listGB43 (Wireless)Custom Key Settings Assigning functions to the various keys allows yo

Functions that can be selected using the MENU buttonGB44 (Application)You can connect to the PlayMemories Camera Apps™ download site via the Internet

Functions that can be selected using the MENU buttonFunctions listGB45 (Setup)Monitor Brightness Sets the monitor brightness.(Manual/Sunny Weather)Vie

Functions that can be selected using the MENU buttonGB46HDMI Settings Sets the HDMI settings.(HDMI Resolution/ 24p/60p Output/HDMI Info. Display/TC Ou

Functions that can be selected using the MENU buttonFunctions listGB47*1 If you switch this item, it will be required to format the memory card in the

GB48Using the In-Camera GuideYou can use [Custom Key Settings] to assign In-Camera Guide to the desired button.The In-Camera Guide displays explanatio

Preparing the cameraGB49Preparing the cameraCharging the battery packWhen using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP-FW50 battery p

GB5This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may

Charging the battery packGB50Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor1 Set the ON/OFF (Power) switch to OFF.2 Slide the lever to open the cover.

Charging the battery packPreparing the cameraGB515 Connect the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied) using the micro USB cable (supplied), and connect t

Charging the battery packGB52Notes• If the charge lamp on the camera flashes when the AC Adaptor is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket), this i

Charging the battery packPreparing the cameraGB53The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a micro USB cable. Conne

Charging the battery packGB54You can use the camera while power is supplied from a wall outlet (wall socket) by using the AC Adaptor (supplied).Notes•

Charging the battery packPreparing the cameraGB55To remove the battery packTurn off the camera. Slide the lock lever after confirming that the access

GB56Inserting a memory card (sold separately)To remove the memory cardMake sure that the access lamp (page 20) is not lit, then push the memory card i

Inserting a memory card (sold separately)Preparing the cameraGB57When you use a memory card with the camera for the first time, it is recommended that

Inserting a memory card (sold separately)GB58Notes• Not all memory cards are guaranteed to operate correctly. For memory cards produced by manufacture

Preparing the cameraGB59Attaching a lensSet the power switch of the camera to OFF before you attach or remove the lens.1 Remove the body cap from the

GB6For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal ser

Attaching a lensGB60Notes• When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button.• Do not use force when attaching a lens.• The Mount Adaptor (s

Attaching a lensPreparing the cameraGB61Compatible lensesLenses compatible with this camera are as follows:* Images will be recorded in APS-C size. Th

GB62Setting the language and the clockWhen you turn the camera on for the first time or after you initialize the functions, the language, date and tim

Setting the language and the clockPreparing the cameraGB63To cancel the date and time setting operationPress the MENU button.The date and time setup s

GB64Shooting a clear image without camera shake“Camera shake” refers to unwanted movement of the camera that occurs after the shutter button has been

Shooting a clear image without camera shakePreparing the cameraGB65Notes• The SteadyShot function may not work optimally when the power has just been

Shooting a clear image without camera shakeGB66Stabilize your upper body and take a position that keeps the camera from moving.Point 1One hand holds t

Preparing the cameraGB67Removing the Eyepiece cupWhen attaching the FDA-A1AM Angle Finder (sold separately) to the camera, remove the Eyepiece cup.Not

GB68Shooting and viewing imagesShooting still imagesIn [Auto Mode], the camera analyzes the subject and allows you to shoot with the appropriate setti

Shooting still imagesShooting and viewing imagesGB695 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.• When the image is in focus, the z or indicator

GB7Table of contentsIntroduction of functions ... 10Before useNotes on using your camera ...

GB70Recording moviesNotes• The sound of the camera in operation may be recorded while recording a movie. You can disable the sound recording by settin

Shooting and viewing imagesGB71Playing back imagesIf you press V on the control wheel while playing back a movie, the control panel will be displayed.

Playing back imagesGB72To play back still images, set [View Mode] to [Folder View(Still)], and to play back movies, set [View Mode] to [Folder View(MP

Playing back imagesShooting and viewing imagesGB73Convenient functions for playback are as follows:A Magnifies or reduces images.• Turn the control w

GB74Deleting imagesOnce you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. Be sure that you want to delete the image before proceeding.Notes• Protected

Selecting a shooting modeGB75Selecting a shooting modeSelecting a shooting modeThe following shooting modes are available.Turn the mode dial while pre

GB76Functions available for each shooting modeThe functions you can use depend on the selected shooting mode.In the table below, indicates the funct

Various functionsGB77Various functionsUsing the various functionsThis manual mainly provides an introduction on the use of the camera and a list of fu

Using the various functionsGB78MENU button t (Camera Settings) t [ File Format] t Select the desired mode.Notes• When shooting with [ File Format]

Using the various functionsVarious functionsGB79• When [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K] and [Dual Video REC] is set to [On], [Smile/Face Detect.]

GB8Preparing the cameraCharging the battery pack ... 49Charging time (Full charge) ...

Using the various functionsGB80When [ File Format] is set to [AVCHD]When [ File Format] is set to [MP4]* Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTS

Using the various functionsVarious functionsGB81Notes• Movies recorded in the [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)]/[60i 24M(FX)]/[50i 24M(FX)]/[24p 24M(FX)]/[2

Using the various functionsGB82[Focus Area]: You can select the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto

Using the various functionsVarious functionsGB83Notes• Use the [ Silent Shooting] function on your own responsibility, while taking sufficient consid

GB84Using Wi-Fi functionsUsing the Wi-Fi and NFC one-touch functionsYou can perform the following operations using the camera’s Wi-Fi and NFC One-touc

Using the Wi-Fi and NFC one-touch functionsUsing Wi-Fi functionsGB85Connect the camera to your wireless access point. Before starting the procedure, m

GB86Using applicationsAdding applications to the camera (PlayMemories Camera Apps)You can add the desired functions to your camera by connecting to th

Adding applications to the camera (PlayMemories Camera Apps)Using applicationsGB87How to download applications directly using the Wi-Fi function of th

GB88Using a computerDeveloping RAW images (Image Data Converter)With Image Data Converter, you can do the following:• You can play back and edit image

Using a computerGB89Importing images to your computer and using them (PlayMemories Home)The software PlayMemories Home allows you to import still imag

GB9Using Wi-Fi functionsUsing the Wi-Fi and NFC one-touch functions ... 84Connecting the camera to a wireless access point ... 85Using

Importing images to your computer and using them (PlayMemories Home)GB90• Movies recorded using the [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)], [60i 24M(FX)]/[50i 24

Using a computerGB91Controlling the camera using your computer (Remote Camera Control)Connect the camera to your computer. With Remote Camera Control

GB92OthersChecking the number of images and recordable time of moviesNotes• When “0” (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, the memory c

Checking the number of images and recordable time of moviesOthersGB93Note that the actual numbers may differ depending on the conditions of use.Notes•

Checking the number of images and recordable time of moviesGB94The table below shows the approximate total recording times using a memory card formatt

Checking the number of images and recordable time of moviesOthersGB95Notes• The recordable time of movies varies because the camera is equipped with V

Checking the number of images and recordable time of moviesGB96• If you observe the following points, the recording time will be longer.– Keep the cam

OthersGB97SpecificationsCamera[System]Camera Type: Interchangeable Lens Digital CameraLens: Sony E-mount lens[Image sensor]Image format:35 mm full siz

SpecificationsGB98Exposure compensation: ±5.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 EV and 1/2 EV steps)When using exposure compensation dial: ±3.0 EV (1/3 EV st

SpecificationsOthersGB99[Power, general]Battery pack: Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50[Power consumption (while shooting)]When using an FE 28-70 mm F