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the file format (JPEG/HEIF) of the still image to be recorded. FTP Help Guide Refer to the "FTP Help Guide" when you want to transfer images to an FTP server. ILCE-7SM3 support information This website provides basic information about the camera and information regarding compatible lenses and - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 2
button Using the AEL button Using the AF-ON button Using the front dial and rear dial Using the keyboard Basic icons In-Camera Guide Preparing the camera/Basic shooting operations Charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack using a charger Inserting/removing the battery pack Charging the - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 3
functions Contents of this chapter Selecting a shooting mode Intelligent Auto Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure Bulb shooting Exposure Ctrl Type Auto/Manual Swt. Set. Movie: Exposure Mode S&Q Motion: Exposure Mode Auto Slow Shutter Focusing Selecting the focus method - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 4
Face/Eye Subject (still image/movie) Right/Left Eye Select (still image/movie) Face/Eye Frame Disp. (still image/movie) Face Memory Regist. Faces Priority (still image/movie) Using the AF functions Focus Standard Adjusting the focus area settings to the camera's orientation (horizontal/vertical) ( - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 5
Using the MF functions Manual Focus Direct manual focus (DMF) Auto Magnifier in MF Focus Magnifier Focus Magnif. Time (still image/movie) Initial Focus Mag. (still image) Initial Focus Mag. (movie) Peaking Display - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 6
Priority Set in AWB (still image/movie) Shutter AWB Lock Shockless WB Adding effects to images Creative Look (still image/movie) Picture Profile (still image/movie) Shooting with drive modes (continuous shooting/self-timer) Drive Mode Cont. Shooting Self-timer(Single) Self-timer(Cont) Cont. Bracket - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 7
Proxy Settings APS-C S35 (Super35mm) Shooting (still image/movie) Angle of view Using touch functions Touch Operation Touch Sensitivity Touch Panel/Pad Touch Pad Settings Touch Func. in Shooting: Touch Focus Touch Func. in Shooting:Touch Tracking Shutter settings Silent Mode Settings (still image/ - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 8
Wireless Flash Red Eye Reduction FEL lock External Flash Set. Video Light Mode Reducing blur SteadyShot (still image) SteadyShot (movie) SteadyShot Adjust. (still image/movie) SteadyShot focal length (still image/movie) Lens Compensation (still image/movie) Noise reduction Long Exposure NR High ISO - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 9
Audio Out Timing Wind Noise Reduct. Shoe Audio Set. Audio Level Display TC/UB settings TC/UB TC/UB Disp. Setting Customizing the camera Contents of this chapter Customization features of the camera Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) Changing the function of the dial - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 10
Av/Tv Rotate Function Ring(Lens) Lock Operation Parts Recording movies by pressing the shutter button REC w/ Shutter (movie) Monitor/viewfinder settings Select Finder/Monitor DISP (Screen Disp) Set (Monitor/Finder) Viewing Contents of this chapter Viewing images Selecting which memory card to play - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 11
Image Jump Method Protecting images (Protect) Adding information to images Rating Rating Set(Custom Key) Rotating an image (Rotate) Extracting still images from a movie Photo Capture JPEG/HEIF Switch (Photo Capture) Copying images from one memory card to another (Copy) Deleting images Deleting - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 12
Write Serial Number Network settings Ctrl w/ Smartphone Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl WPS Push Access Point Set. Wi-Fi Frequency Band (models supporting 5 GHz) Display Wi-Fi Info. SSID/PW Reset Bluetooth Settings Wired LAN (USB-LAN) Airplane Mode Edit Device Name Importing root certification to the camera ( - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 13
USB Power Supply External output settings HDMI Resolution HDMI Output Settings (movie) HDMI Info. Display CTRL FOR HDMI General settings Language Area/Date/Time Setting NTSC/PAL Selector Audio signals IR Remote Ctrl Auto Pixel Mapping Pixel Mapping Version Save/Load Settings Setting Reset Functions - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 14
images Number of recordable images Recordable movie times List of icons on the monitor List of default setting values Specifications Trademarks License If you have problems Troubleshooting Warning messages 14 - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 15
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Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII How to use the "Help Guide" The "Help Guide" is a "Web Instruction Manual" that has been designed to describe the functions and operating methods of this camera. Use the "Help Guide" to search for any information that you require in order to make - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 17
currently being displayed. For a deeper understanding of the currently displayed page, refer to the listed sections as well. Printing all the pages of the "Help Guide" 17 - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 18
To print all the pages, select the [ Printable PDF] button in the upper right corner of the top page. When the PDF file appears, use the printing menu of the browser to print it out. This function is not available for certain languages. Printing only the currently displayed page (only on a computer - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 19
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII 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)* * Multiple - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 20
Shoe Cap (1) (Attached to the camera) Eyepiece Cup (1) (Attached to the camera) Instruction Manual (1) Reference Guide (1) 5-021-326-11(2) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 20 - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 21
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Memory cards that can be used This camera supports CFexpress Type A memory cards are as follows. File Format Maximum recordable bit rate XAVC S HD 100Mbps Supported memory card CFexpress Type A memory card SDHC/SDXC card (U3 or - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 22
File Format Maximum recordable bit rate XAVC S 4K 560Mbps Supported memory card CFexpress Type A memory card (VPG200 or higher) SDXC V60 or higher*2 XAVC HS 4K 500Mbps CFexpress Type A memory card (VPG200 or higher) SDXC - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 23
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Precautions Refer also to "Notes on using your camera" in the Instruction Manual (supplied) for this product. On the data specifications described in this manual The data on performance and specifications in this manual are based on an - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 24
If a database file error occurs, export all images to your computer, and then format the memory card using this product. Do not use/store the product in the following places In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 25
Notes on using lenses When using the power zoom lens, be careful not to get your fingers or any other objects caught in the lens. (Only for models with a power zoom feature or interchangeable lens cameras) If you must place the camera under a light source such as sunlight, attach the lens cap to the - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 26
for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Services and software provided by other companies Network services, content, and the [operating system and] software of this Product may be subject to individual - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 27
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Notes on the battery pack and charging the battery Notes on using the battery pack Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 28
close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in the product immediately before you start shooting. If there are any metal objects such as keys in your pocket, be careful of causing a short-circuit. The battery pack will run down quickly if you use the flash or continuous shooting function - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 29
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Notes on memory card If (overheating warning icon) is displayed on the monitor, do not remove the memory card from the camera right away. - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 30
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Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 shake off the dust. 3 Turn off the camera following the instructions on the screen. 4 Detach the lens. 5 Use a to the following URL. https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/support/ilc/sensor/index.php Note Make sure service facility. 31 - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 32
During cleaning, the image sensor emits a vibrating noise. This is not a malfunction. Cleaning may be performed automatically when the power is turned off. Related Topic Attaching/removing a lens 5-021-326-11(2) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 32 - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 33
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII On cleaning Cleaning the lens Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents, such as thinner, or benzine. When cleaning the lens surface, remove - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 34
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Front side 1. Microphone Do not cover this part during movie recording. Doing so may cause noise or lower the volume. 2. AF illuminator/Self-timer - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 35
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Rear side 1. Eyepiece Cup To remove the eyepiece cup Push the grips at the bottom of the eyepiece cup to the left and right - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 36
(A): Approx. 176° (B): Approx. 270° Do not apply excessive force when opening, closing, or rotating the monitor. Doing so may cause a malfunction. 6. Eye sensor 7. Diopter-adjustment dial Adjust the diopter-adjustment dial according to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 37
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Top side 1. Mode dial The mode dial is unlocked while you hold down the unlock button at the center. 2. Rear dial You can quickly - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 38
* For details on compatible accessories for the Multi Interface Shoe, visit the Sony website, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Accessories for the Accessory Shoe can also be used. Operations with other manufacturers' accessories are not guaranteed. 5-021-326-11 - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 39
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Sides 1. HDMI type A jack 2. Speaker 3. the camera. 4. (Headphones) jack 5. Charge lamp 6. Multi/Micro USB Terminal* This terminal supports Micro USB-compatible devices. 7. USB Type-C terminal 8. Hooks for shoulder strap Attach both ends - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 40
* For details on compatible accessories for the Multi/Micro USB Terminal, visit the Sony website, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Notes on USB terminals You can use either the USB Type-C terminal or the Multi/Micro USB Terminal for USB communications. However - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 41
4. Insert the cable into one of the jacks. 5. Insert the cable into the holding part and then secure the cable with the fixing dial (D). To remove the cable protector Loosen the attachment screw, and then remove the cable protector. 5-021-326-11(2) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 41 - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 42
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Bottom 1. Lock lever 2. Battery insertion slot 3. Battery cover When attaching an accessory such as a vertical grip (sold separately), remove the battery cover. To remove - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 43
4. Tripod socket hole Supports 1/4-20 UNC screws Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur. 5-021-326-11(2) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 43 - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 44
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Touch operations on the monitor By touching the monitor, you can intuitively perform operations such as focusing on the shooting screen and operating the - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 45
Related Topic Touch Operation Touch Sensitivity Touch Panel/Pad Touch Func. in Shooting: Touch Focus Touch Func. in Shooting:Touch Tracking 5-021-326-11(2) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 45 - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 46
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Using the control wheel On the menu screen or the screen displayed by pressing the Fn button, you can move the selection frame by - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 47
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Using the multi-selector You can move the focus area by pushing the multi-selector up/down/left/right. You can also assign a function - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 48
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Using the mode dial Use the mode dial to select a shooting mode according to the subject and purpose of shooting. Turn the mode dial - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 49
Priority when you want to shoot a fast-moving subject without blurring, or when you want to shoot a water or light trail. M Manual Manually adjust both the aperture value and shutter speed. You can shoot with your favorite Exposure exposure. (B) Movie recording modes Mode dial Shooting mode - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 50
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Using the MENU button The menu screen is displayed by pressing the MENU button. You can change settings related to all of the camera - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 52
(A) Menu tabs (B) Menu groups (C) Menu items 3. Press the center of the control wheel to select the menu item. The setting screen or execution screen for the selected item will appear on the monitor. 4. Select a parameter or execute the function. If you want to cancel changing the parameter, press - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 53
Icons used in the "Help Guide" : Menu items displayed in the still image shooting modes (AUTO/P/A/S/M) : Menu items displayed in the movie recording modes (Movie/S&Q) : Menu items displayed in both the - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 54
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Using the C (custom) buttons If you assign frequently used functions to the custom buttons (C1 to C4) in advance, you can quickly call up - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 55
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Using the Fn (Function) button If you press the function menu, refer to the following URL: https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/support/tutorial/ilc/ilce-7sm3/l/function.php Example of function menu The displayed items differ depending - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 56
for the desired function and then press the center of the control wheel. The dedicated setting screen for the function will appear. Follow the operating guide (A) to adjust settings. 56 - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 57
Note Items that are grayed out on the [For viewfinder] screen cannot be changed by pressing the Fn button. Some settings, such as [ Creative Look] and [ you enter the dedicated setting screen. Picture Profile], cannot be operated on the [For viewfinder] screen unless Related Topic Fn Menu - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 58
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Using the DISP (Display Setting) button By pressing the DISP (Display Setting) button, you can change the content displayed on the screen during shooting - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 59
During playback (Monitor/Viewfinder) Display Info. → Histogram → No Disp. Info. → Display Info. If the image has an overexposed or underexposed area, the corresponding section will blink on the histogram display (overexposed/underexposed warning). The settings for playback are also applied in [ Auto - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 60
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Using the Delete button You can delete than the single-image playback screen, you can also use the Custom Key In-Camera Guide (Delete) button for the following operations. Related Topic Deleting multiple selected images (Delete) - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 61
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Using the AEL button If the subject does not reach the proper brightness even when you point the camera toward the subject and press - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 62
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Using the AF-ON button You can use the AF-ON button to adjust the focus without pressing the shutter button halfway down ([AF - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 63
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Using the front dial and rear dial rear dial, and recall those functions when required. Related Topic Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure Exposure Ctrl Type Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 64
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Using the keyboard When manual character entry is required, a keyboard is displayed on the screen. For examples of functions that use the keyboard, see "Related Topic" at the bottom of - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 65
Related Topic Copyright Info Access Point Set. Wired LAN (USB-LAN) Edit Device Name Security(IPsec) 5-021-326-11(2) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 65 - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 66
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Basic icons This section describes the screen display when the shooting mode is (Program Auto). The examples are of the display when the screen - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 67
1. Recordable movie time for the currently displayed slot 2. [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S HD]. 3. [ Movie Settings] is set to [60p 50M 4:2:0 8bit]. 4. Actual movie recording time 5. [Audio Level Display] is set to [On]. 6. [ ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO]. (The ISO value automatically set by the - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 68
Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII In-Camera Guide The [In-Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items, Fn (Function) items, and settings. 1 Select the MENU or Fn item for which you want to see a description, and then - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 69
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Charging the battery pack using a charger 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. Place the battery The charge level shown by the charging status indicator lamp and the percentages in the above table are rough guides. 69 - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 70
The actual status may differ depending on the ambient temperature and the condition of the battery pack. Charging time (Full charge): The charging time is approximately 150 min. The above charging time applies when charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging may - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 71
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Inserting/removing the battery pack 1 Slide the switch on the battery cover to open the cover. 2 Insert the battery pack while pressing the lock - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 72
Related Topic Charging the battery pack using a charger Charging the battery pack while it is inserted into the camera Notes on the battery pack and charging the battery 5-021-326-11(2) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 72 - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 73
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Charging the battery pack while it is inserted into the camera You can use a USB cable to charge from an external power source, such - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 74
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Using the battery charger abroad You can use the battery charger (supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 76
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) Use an AC adaptor, etc. to shoot and play back images while power is supplied from a wall - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 77
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Inserting/removing a memory card Explains how using two memory cards, insert the second one into the slot 2. 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 - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 78
You can change the memory card slot for recording by selecting MENU → (Shooting) → [Media] → [ Settings] → [Prioritize Rec. Media]. The Slot 1 is used in the default settings. Rec. Media To record the same image on two memory cards at the same time or to sort recorded images onto two memory card - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 79
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Attaching/removing a lens Turn off the camera before attaching or removing the lens. 1 Remove the body cap (A) from the camera and the rear lens - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 80
a lens. A Mount Adaptor (sold separately) is required to use an A-mount lens (sold separately). When using the Mount Adaptor, refer to the operating manual supplied with the Mount Adaptor. If you want to shoot full-frame images, use a full-frame size compatible lens. When you use a lens with - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 81
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Setting language, date and time The the battery pack is charged, the internal rechargeable backup battery may be worn out. Consult your service facility. Note If the date and time setting is canceled halfway, the setting screen for the - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 83
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Confirmation before shooting This section introduces useful signals Resetting shooting settings or resetting all camera settings Setting Reset ILCE-7SM3 support information For information about the basics of the camera along with - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 84
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Shooting still images (Intelligent Auto) This section describes how to shoot still images in the [Intelligent Auto] mode. In the [Intelligent Auto] mode, the - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 85
The [ Face/Eye Prior. in AF] function under [Face/Eye AF] is enabled in the default settings, so you can use the Eye AF function immediately. To shoot images with the focus locked on the desired subject (Focus-lock) When you focus on the subject, the focus is locked while the shutter button is - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 86
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Shooting movies You can set the recording format and exposure and record movies by using the dedicated menu items for movies. 1 Set the mode - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 87
Mode/ Focus Area) (Manual Focus) for [ Focus Mode]. You can specify the focus area by Even during shooting with manual focus, you can temporarily To record movie audio in 4 channels Attach a genuine Sony accessory that supports 4-channel and 24-bit audio recording to the Multi Interface Shoe of the - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 88
REC w/ Shutter (movie) Audio Recording Recordable movie times 5-021-326-11(2) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 88 - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 89
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Finding functions from MENU The displayed MENU items vary depending on the position of the mode dial. In the table below, the modes in - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 90
Groups Media File Shooting Mode Drive Mode Menu items HLG Still Image Color Space Lens Compensation Format Rec. Media Settings: Prioritize Rec. Media Rec. Media Settings: Recording Mode Rec. Media Settings: Auto Switch Media Recover Image DB Display Media Info. File/Folder Settings Select REC - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 91
Groups Shutter/Silent Audio Recording TC/UB Image Stabilization Zoom Shooting Display Marker Display Menu items Silent Mode Settings Shutter Type e-Front Curtain Shut. Release w/o Lens Release w/o Card Anti-flicker Shoot. Audio Recording Audio Rec Level Audio Out Timing Wind Noise Reduct. Shoe - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 92
Exposure Comp. Metering Flash White Balance Color/Tone Zebra Display Menu items Auto Slow Shutter ISO ISO Range Limit ISO AUTO Min. SS Auto/Manual Swt. Set. Exposure Comp. Reset EV Comp. Exposure step Exposure Std. Adjust Metering Mode Face Priority in Multi Metering Spot Metering Point AEL - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 93
(Focus) tab Groups AF/MF Focus Area Face/Eye AF Focus Assistant Menu items Focus Mode Priority Set in AF-S Priority Set in AF-C AF Tracking Sensitivity AF Illuminator Aperture Drive in AF AF w/ Shutter Pre-AF AF Transition Speed AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity Focus Area Focus Area Limit Switch V/H AF - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 94
Groups Peaking Display Menu items Initial Focus Mag. Peaking Display Peaking Level Peaking Color (Playback) tab Groups Playback Target Magnification Selection/Memo Delete Edit Viewing Playback Option Menu items Select Playback Media View Mode Enlarge Image Enlarge Initial Mag. Enlarge Initial - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 95
Groups Transfer/Remote Location Information Wi-Fi Bluetooth Wired LAN Network Option (Setup) tab Groups Area/Date Reset/Save Settings Menu items Ctrl w/ Smartphone Send to Smartphone Sending Target Cnct. during Power OFF FTP Transfer Func. PC Remote Function Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl Location Info Link - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 96
Groups Operation Customize Dial Customize Touch Operation Finder/Monitor Display Option Power Setting Option Menu items Custom Key Setting Custom Key Setting Custom Key Setting Fn Menu Settings Different Set for Still/Mv DISP (Screen Disp) Set REC w/ Shutter Zoom Ring Rotate My Dial Settings Dial - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 97
Groups Sound Option USB External Output Setup Option Menu items Auto Power OFF Temp. Volume Settings 4ch Audio Monitoring Audio signals USB Connection USB LUN Setting USB Power Supply HDMI Resolution HDMI Output Settings HDMI Info. Display CTRL FOR HDMI Video Light Mode IR Remote Ctrl Sensor - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 98
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Contents of this chapter The following table of contents mode Intelligent Auto Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure Bulb shooting Exposure Ctrl Type Auto/Manual Swt. Set. Movie: Exposure Mode S&Q Motion: - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 99
Priority Set in AF-S Priority Set in AF-C AF in Focus Mag. AF Illuminator Aperture Drive in AF Using the MF functions Manual Focus Direct manual focus (DMF) Auto Magnifier in MF Focus Magnifier Focus Magnif. Time (still image/movie) Initial Focus Mag. (still image) Initial Focus Mag. (movie) Peaking - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 100
Interval Shoot Func. Setting the image quality and recording format File Format (still image) RAW File Type JPEG/HEIF Switch JPEG Quality/HEIF Quality JPEG Image Size/HEIF Image Size Aspect Ratio HLG Still Image Color Space File Format (movie) Movie Settings (movie) S&Q Settings Proxy Settings APS-C - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 101
SteadyShot Adjust. (still image/movie) SteadyShot focal length (still image/movie) Lens Compensation (still image/movie) Noise reduction Long Exposure NR High ISO NR Setting the monitor display during shooting Auto Review (still image) Remain Shoot Display (still image) Grid Line Display (still - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 102
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Intelligent Auto The camera shoots with automatic scene recognize shooting conditions. When the camera recognizes certain scenes, the following icons and guides are displayed at the top of the screen: (Portrait), (Infant), (Night - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 103
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). You can set shooting functions - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 104
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Aperture Priority You can shoot by adjusting the aperture and changing the range in focus, or by defocusing the background. 1 Set the mode dial - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 105
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Shutter Priority You can express the movement of a moving subject in various ways by adjusting the shutter speed, for example, at the instant of - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 106
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Manual Exposure You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. 1 Set the mode dial to M (Manual Exposure). 2 Select the desired aperture value by turning the front dial. Select the - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 107
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Bulb shooting You can shoot a trailing image of the movement of a subject with long exposure. Bulb shooting is suitable for shooting trails from stars or fireworks, etc. 1 Set the mode dial to M (Manual Exposure). 2 Turn the rear dial - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 108
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Exposure Ctrl Type You can select for still images. With [Flexible Exp. Mode], you can switch between the automatic and manual settings separately for aperture value and shutter speed, like the exposure control system of a professional - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 110
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Auto/Manual Swt. Set. When shooting movies, you can switch between the automatic and manual settings separately for aperture and shutter speed, as you would with the exposure control system of a professional camera. Set [Exposure Ctrl - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 111
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Movie: Exposure Mode You can set the exposure to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually. Shutter Priority: Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually. Manual Exposure: Allows you to shoot after adjusting - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 112
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII S&Q Motion: Exposure Mode You can select the to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually. Shutter Priority: Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually. Manual Exposure: Allows you to shoot after adjusting - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 113
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Auto Slow Shutter Sets whether or not to ] does not function in the following situations: During slow-motion/quick-motion shooting (Shutter Priority) (Manual Exposure) When [ ISO] is set to other than [ISO AUTO] When [Exposure Ctrl Type] - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 114
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Selecting the focus method (Focus Mode) Selects the focus method such as macro shooting. Manual Focus: Adjusts the focus manually. If you cannot focus on the intended subject using auto focus, use [Manual Focus]. Focus indicator (lit - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 115
assigned the [Focus Hold] function. When you set the focus to infinity in [Manual Focus] mode or [DMF] mode, make sure that the focus is on a . Note [Automatic AF] is available only when you are using a lens that supports phase detection AF. When [Continuous AF] or [Automatic AF] is set, the - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 116
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) Set the type of focusing frame when shooting with the auto focus. Select the mode according to the - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 117
Examples of the focusing frame display The focusing frame differs as follows. When focusing on a larger area When focusing on a smaller area When [ Focus Area] is set to [Wide] or [Zone], the focusing frame may switch between "When focusing on a larger area" and "When focusing on a smaller area" - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 118
AF and contrast AF. Note Phase detection AF is available only when a compatible lens is attached. If you use a lens that does not support phase detection AF, you cannot use the following functions. [Automatic AF] [AF Tracking Sensitivity] [AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity] [AF Transition Speed] Also, even - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 119
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Tracking subject (Tracking function) This camera has the function of tracking which tracks the subject, and keeps marking it with the focusing frame. You - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 120
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Focusing on human eyes The camera can automatically detect faces and eyes and focus on the eyes (Eye AF). The following explanation is for - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 121
3. Point the camera at the face of a human, and press the key to which you have assigned the [Eye AF] function. To shoot a still image, press the shutter button while pressing the key. To focus on the eyes of an animal Set [ Face/Eye Subject] to [Animal] before shooting. If the detection target is - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 122
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Face/Eye Prior. in AF (still image/movie) Sets whether or not the camera detects faces or eyes inside the focus area while performing - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 123
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Face/Eye Subject (still image/movie) Selects the target to be detected with the Face/Eye AF function. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Face/Eye AF] → [ Face/ - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 124
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Right/Left Eye Select (still image/movie) Sets whether to focus on the left eye or right eye when [ Face/Eye Subject] is set - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 125
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Face/Eye Frame Disp. (still image/movie) Sets whether or not to display the face/eye detection frame when a face or eyes are detected. 1 - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 126
If you want the face or eye detection frame to disappear within a certain period of time after the camera has focused on the face or eye, set [AF Area Auto Clear] to [On]. Note If the subject is moving too much, the detection frame may not be displayed correctly over their eyes. The eye detection - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 127
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Face Memory Sets personal face data. If you register faces in advance, the product can focus on the registered face as a priority. Up to - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 128
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Regist. Faces Priority (still image/movie) Sets whether to focus with higher priority on faces registered using [Face Memory]. 1 MENU → (Focus) → [Face/Eye AF] → [ - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 129
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Focus Standard If you press the key to which focus on the center of the screen. If you press the key while recording a movie with manual focus, you can temporarily switch to autofocus and focus on the center of the screen. Note You - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 130
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Adjusting the focus area settings to the camera's orientation (horizontal/vertical) (Switch V/H AF Area) You can set whether to switch the [ Focus Area] and - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 131
When [Focus Magnifier] is activated When you shoot images right after the power is turned on and the camera is vertical, the first shot is taken with the horizontal focus setting or with the last focus setting. The orientation of the camera cannot be detected when the lens is facing up or down. - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 132
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Registering the current focus area (AF Area Registration) You can move the focusing frame to a preassigned position temporarily using a custom key. This function is - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 133
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Deleting a registered AF Area (Del. Regist. AF Area) Deletes the focusing frame position that was registered using [AF Area Registration]. 1 MENU → (Focus) → [Focus Area] → [ - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 134
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Focus Area Limit (still image/movie) By limiting the types of available focus area settings in advance, you can more quickly select settings for [ - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 135
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Circ. of Focus Point (still image/movie) Sets whether to allow the focusing frame to jump from one end to the other when you - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 136
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII AF Frame Move Amt (still image/movie) Sets the distance by which the focusing frame is moved when [ Focus Area] is set to [Spot], - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 137
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Focus Area Color (still image/movie) You can specify the color of the frame indicating the focusing area. If the frame is difficult to - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 138
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII AF Area Auto Clear Sets whether the focus area should be displayed all the time or should disappear automatically shortly after focus is achieved. 1 - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 139
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII AF-C Area Display You can set whether or not to display the area that is in focus when [ [Continuous AF] mode. Focus Area] is - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 140
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Phase Detect. Area Sets whether or not to display the Phase web site in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. When shooting images using a full-frame-size-compatible lens, the Phase Detection - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 141
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII AF Tracking Sensitivity You can select the AF track sensitivity when the subject goes out of focus in still image mode. 1 MENU → (Focus) → [AF/ - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 142
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII AF Transition Speed Sets the speed at which the focus position is moved when the target of the auto focus is switched during movie - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 143
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity Sets the sensitivity with which the focus switches to another subject when the original subject leaves the focus area during - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 144
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII AF/MF Selector You can easily switch the focusing mode from auto to manual and vice versa while shooting without changing your holding position. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → [ Custom Key Setting] or [ → desired button - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 145
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII AF w/ Shutter Selects whether to focus focus function with a button other than the shutter button lets you focus more precisely in combination with manual focusing. 1. Set [AF w/ Shutter] to [Off]. 2. MENU → (Setup) → [Operation - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 146
Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII AF On You can focus without pressing the shutter button halfway down. The settings for [ Focus Mode] will be applied. 1 Press the AF-ON (AF On) button while shooting. When shooting a movie, you can perform auto-focusing while holding down the AF-ON button even in the manual - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 147
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Focus Hold Locks the focus while the key to which the Focus Hold function has been assigned is pressed. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → [ Custom - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 148
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Pre-AF The product automatically adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down. 1 MENU → (Focus) → [AF/MF] → [Pre-AF] → desired setting. Menu - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 149
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Priority Set in AF-S Sets whether to release the shutter even if the subject is not in focus when [ [DMF] or [Automatic AF] and - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 150
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Priority Set in AF-C Sets whether to release the shutter even if the subject is not in focus when the continuous AF is activated - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 151
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII AF in Focus Mag. You can focus on the subject more accurately using auto-focus by magnifying the area where you want to focus. - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 152
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. In the time between pressing the shutter - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 154
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Aperture Drive in AF Changes the aperture drive system to prioritize the auto-focusing tracking performance or to prioritize silence. 1 MENU → (Focus) → [AF/MF] → [ - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 155
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Manual Focus When it is difficult to focus properly in the autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually. 1 MENU → (Focus) → [AF/MF] → [ Focus Mode] → [Manual Focus]. 2 Rotate the focusing ring to achieve sharp focus. When you - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 156
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Direct manual focus (DMF) You can make fine adjustments manually after performing auto focusing, letting you focus on a subject more quickly than when using the manual focus from the beginning. This is convenient in situations such as - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 157
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Auto Magnifier in MF Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to make manual focusing easier. This works in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. 1 MENU → (Focus) → [Focus Assistant] → [Auto Magnifier in MF] → [On]. 2 - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 158
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Focus Magnifier You can check the focus Delete) button to bring the magnified position into the center of an image. When the focus mode is [Manual Focus], you can adjust the focus while an image is magnified. If [AF in Focus Mag.] is - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 159
Focus Magnif. Time (still image/movie) Initial Focus Mag. (still image) Initial Focus Mag. (movie) AF in Focus Mag. Touch Operation 5-021-326-11(2) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 159 - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 160
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Focus Magnif. Time (still image/movie) Set the duration for which an image is to be magnified using the [Auto Magnifier in MF] or [ - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 161
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Initial Focus Mag. (still image) Sets the initial magnification scale when using [Focus Magnifier]. Select a setting that will help you frame your shot. 1 MENU → ( - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 162
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Initial Focus Mag. (movie) Sets the initial magnification scale for [Focus Magnifier] in the movie shooting mode. 1 MENU → (Focus) → [Focus Assistant] →[ Initial Focus Mag.] → - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 163
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Peaking Display Sets the peaking function, which enhances the outline of in-focus areas during shooting with Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus. 1 MENU → (Focus) → [Peaking Display] → Select a menu item and set the desired parameter - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 164
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Exposure Comp. (still image/movie) Normally, exposure is set automatically (auto exposure). Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure, you can make - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 165
range of -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV for movies. Note You cannot perform the exposure compensation in the following shooting modes: [Intelligent Auto] When using [Manual Exposure], you can perform the exposure compensation only when [ ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO]. If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 166
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Histogram display A histogram shows the luminance distribution, displaying how many pixels there are by luminance. To display the histogram on the shooting screen or - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 167
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Reset EV Comp. (still image/movie) Sets whether to maintain the exposure value set using [ exposure compensation dial position is set to "0." Exposure Comp.] - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 168
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Exposure step (still image/movie) You can adjust the setting increment for the shutter speed, aperture, and exposure compensation values. 1 MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Exposure - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 169
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Exposure Std. Adjust (still image/movie) Adjusts this the value set for [ Spot] during using spot AEL. The standard value for M.M (Metered Manual) will be changed according to the value set in [ Exposure Std. Adjust]. The value set - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 170
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Dial Ev Comp You can adjust the exposure using the front dial or rear dial when the exposure compensation dial is set to "0." You - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 171
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII D-Range Optimizer (still image/movie) By dividing the image into small areas, the product analyzes the contrast of light and shadow between the subject - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 172
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Metering Mode (still image/movie) Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the exposure. 1 MENU → (Exposure/ - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 173
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Face Priority in Multi Metering (still image/movie) Sets whether the camera measures brightness based on detected faces when [ Metering Mode] is set to [ - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 175
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Spot Metering Point (still image/movie) Sets whether to coordinate the spot metering position with the focus area when [ parameters: Focus Area] is set - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 176
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII AE lock When the contrast between the subject and background is high, such as when shooting a backlit subject or a subject near a window, meter the - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 177
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII AEL w/ Shutter Sets whether to fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down. Select [Off] to adjust the focus and the - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 178
Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Zebra Display Sets a zebra pattern, which appears over part of an image if the brightness level of that part meets the IRE level that you have set. Use this zebra pattern as a guide to adjust the brightness. 1 MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Zebra - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 179
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII ISO (still image/movie) Sensitivity to light is : Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. ISO 40 - ISO 409600: Sets the ISO sensitivity manually. Selecting a larger number increases the ISO sensitivity. Hint You can change the range of - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 180
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII ISO Range Limit (still image/movie) You can limit the range of ISO sensitivity when the ISO sensitivity is set manually. 1 MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Exposure] → [ select the desired values. ISO Range Limit] → [Minimum] or [Maximum], - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 181
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII ISO AUTO Min. SS If you select [ISO AUTO] when the shooting mode is P (Program Auto) or A (Aperture Priority), you can set the shutter - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 182
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII White Balance (still image/movie) Corrects the tone effect of the ambient light condition to record a neutral white subject in white. Use this function - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 183
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Capturing a standard white color to set the white balance (custom white balance) In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 185
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Priority Set in AWB (still image/movie) Selects which tone to prioritize when shooting under lighting conditions such as incandescent light when [ Balance] is - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 186
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Shutter AWB Lock You can set whether or not to lock the white balance while the shutter button is pressed when [ White Balance] is - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 187
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Shockless WB Sets the speed at which the white balance switches during movie recording, such as when the setting for [ Balance] or [ Priority Set - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 188
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Creative Look (still image/movie) "Looks" are presets for image creation preinstalled on the camera. With this function, you can choose the finish of - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 189
The saturation and sharpness are lowered for shooting images in subdued tones. This is also suitable for capturing image material to be modified with a computer. VV: The saturation and contrast are heightened for shooting striking images of colorful scenes and subjects such as flowers, spring - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 190
changed will return to their default values. Hint For [Sharpness], [Sharpness Range], and [Clarity], take a test shot and either enlarge and play it on the camera monitor, or output it to a playback device to check the effect. Then, readjust the setting if needed. Note [ Creative Look] is fixed to [ - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 191
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Picture Profile (still image/movie) Allows you to change the settings for the color, gradation, etc. For details on "Picture Profile," refer to https:// - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 192
wider range of brightness than usual when played back on a TV supporting Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG). This way, even scenes with a wide Mode] to [Manual]. Mode: Selects auto/manual settings. Auto: The knee point and slope are set automatically. Manual: The knee point and slope are set manually. Auto Set: - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 193
Max Point: Sets the maximum point of the knee point. (90% to 100%) Sensitivity: Sets the sensitivity. (High / Mid / Low) Manual Set: Settings when [Manual] is selected for [Mode]. Point: Sets the knee point. (75% to 105%) Slope: Sets the knee slope. (-5 (gentle) to +5 (steep)) Color Mode Sets type - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 194
[S-Log3] disables the [Black Level] setting. If you set [Slope] to +5 in [Manual Set] under [Knee], [Knee] will be disabled. S-Gamut, S-Gamut3.Cine, and S- spaces exclusive to Sony. However, this camera's S-Gamut setting does not support the whole S-Gamut color space; it is a setting to achieve a - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 195
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Drive Mode Select the appropriate mode for the subject, such as single shooting, continuous shooting or bracketing shooting. 1 Select / (Drive Mode) on the control - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 196
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Cont. Shooting Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button. 1 Select / (Drive Mode) of the control wheel → [Cont. Shooting]. You - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 197
When the F-value is greater than F11 in [Continuous Shooting: Hi+], [Continuous Shooting: Hi] or [Continuous Shooting: Mid] mode, the focus is locked to the setting in the first shot. The subject is not displayed in real-time on the monitor or viewfinder when shooting in [Continuous Shooting: Hi+] - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 198
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Self-timer(Single) Shoots an image using the self-timer after a designated number of seconds have elapsed since the shutter button was pressed. Use - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 199
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Self-timer(Cont) Shoots a designated number of images using the self-timer after a designated number of seconds have elapsed since the shutter button was - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 200
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Cont. Bracket Shoots multiple selected. Hint The last shot is shown on the auto review. Note When [ISO AUTO] is selected in [Manual Exposure] mode, the exposure is changed by adjusting the ISO value. If a setting other than [ISO AUTO - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 201
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Single Bracket Shoots multiple images while value shifted up and down in increments of 0.3 EV. Note When [ISO AUTO] is selected in [Manual Exposure] mode, the exposure is changed by adjusting the ISO value. If a setting other than [ISO - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 202
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Indicator during bracket shooting Viewfinder Ambient light* bracketing , so this kind of light is called "ambient light." Hint During bracket shooting, guides equal to the number of images to be shot are displayed over/under the bracket - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 203
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII WB bracket Shoots a total of three images, each with different color tones according to the selected settings for white balance, color temperature and color - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 205
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII DRO Bracket You can record a total of three images, each at a different degree of D-Range Optimizer value. 1 Select / (Drive Mode) of the control wheel → [ - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 206
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Bracket Settings You can set the self-timer in bracket shooting mode, and the shooting order for exposure bracketing and white balance bracketing. 1 MENU → ( - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 207
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Interval Shoot Func. You can automatically shoot a series of still images with the shooting interval and number of shots that you set in advance ( - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 208
[AF/MF Selector Hold] [Regist. AF Area hold] [AWB Lock Hold] [My Dial 1 during Hold] to [My Dial 3 during Hold] If you set [Display as Group] to [On], still images shot with the interval shooting function will be displayed in groups. Still images shot with interval shooting can be played back - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 209
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII File Format (still image) Sets the file format for still images. computer, we recommend that you record in JPEG or HEIF format. An environment supporting the HEIF format is required to play back HEIF images. Related Topic JPEG/HEIF - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 210
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII RAW File Type Selects the file type for RAW images. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality] → [RAW File Type] → desired setting. Menu item details Compressed: Records - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 211
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII JPEG/HEIF Switch Switches the file format HEIF image files recorded with this camera cannot be displayed on other cameras that do not support the HEIF file format. Be careful not to accidentally erase HEIF image files by formatting the - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 212
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII JPEG Quality/HEIF Quality Selects the image quality when recording JPEG or HEIF images. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality] → [JPEG Quality]/[HEIF Quality] → desired setting. - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 213
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII JPEG Image Size/HEIF Image Size The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large- - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 214
Setting values Pixel number (horizontal×vertical) M: 3.4M 1840×1840 pixels S: 2.0M 1408×1408 pixels When recording in the APS-C-equivalent size When [Aspect Ratio] is set to 3:2 Setting values Pixel number (horizontal×vertical) L: 5.1M 2768×1848 pixels M: 3.0M 2128×1416 pixels S: 1.3M - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 215
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Aspect Ratio 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality] → [Aspect Ratio] → desired setting. Menu item details 3:2: Same aspect ratio as 35 mm film 4:3: The aspect ratio is 4:3. - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 217
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII HLG Still Image By using gamma characteristics equivalent to HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma: standard for HDR images), you can shoot still images with a wide - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 218
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Color Space The way colors are will be recorded with the BT.2020 color space. [AdobeRGB] is for applications or printers that support color management and DCF2.0 option color space. Images may not be printed or viewed in the correct - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 220
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII File Format (movie) Selects the movie file format. smartphone or computer, you need a device or software with high processing capability that supports the HEVC codec. When recording 4K movies, [ Shooting] becomes disabled and locked - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 221
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Movie Settings (movie) Sets the frame rate, bit rate, color information, etc. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality] → [ Movie Settings] → [Rec Frame Rate] → desired setting. 2 MENU → ( - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 223
Rec Frame Rate Record Setting Size Movie compression format 24p* 30M 4:2:0 10bit 3840×2160 Long GOP 120p/100p 280M 4:2:2 10bit 3840×2160 Long GOP 120p/100p 200M 4:2:0 10bit 3840×2160 Long GOP * Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC. When [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K] Rec - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 224
When File Format is set to [XAVC S-I 4K] Rec Frame Rate Record Setting Size Movie compression format 60p/50p 600M 4:2:2 10bit/500M 4:2:2 10bit 3840×2160 Intra 30p/25p 300M 4:2:2 10bit/250M 4:2:2 10bit 3840×2160 Intra 24p* 240M 4:2:2 10bit 3840×2160 Intra * Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 225
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII S&Q Settings You can record a moment the desired setting of slow-motion/quick-motion (Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual Exposure). 3 Select MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality] → [ select the desired - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 226
Frame Rate Rec Frame Rate: 24p Rec Frame Rate: 30p Rec Frame Rate: 60p Rec Frame Rate: 120p 60fps 2.5 times slower 2 times slower Normal playback speed 2 times quick 30fps 1.25 times slower Normal playback speed 2 times quick 4 times quick 15fps 1.6 times quick 2 times quick 4 - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 227
[Time Code Output] Related Topic S&Q Motion: Exposure Mode Recordable movie times Memory cards that can be used 5-021-326-11(2) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 227 - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 228
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Proxy Settings You can simultaneously record a low-bit-rate proxy movie when recording a movie or slow-motion recording/quick-motion recording. Since proxy movies - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 229
Deleting/protecting movies that have proxy movies removes/protects both the original and proxy movies. You cannot delete/protect only original movies or proxy movies. Movies cannot be edited on this camera. Related Topic Sending Target (proxy movies) Memory cards that can be used 5-021-326-11(2) - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 230
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII APS-C S35 (Super35mm) Shooting (still image/movie) Sets whether to record in APS-C-equivalent size for still images and in Super 35mm-equivalent size - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 231
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Angle of view The angle of view switches to the equivalent of full frame or APS-C/Super 35mm, depending on the setting for [ Shooting] - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 232
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Touch Operation Sets whether or not to activate touch operations on the monitor. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Operation] → [Touch Operation] → desired setting. Menu item details - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 234
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Touch Sensitivity Sets the touch operation sensitivity. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Operation] → [Touch Sensitivity] → desired setting. Menu item details Sensitive: The touch responsivity is better - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 235
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Touch Panel/Pad Touch operations when shooting with the monitor are referred to as "touch panel operations," and touch operations when shooting with the - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 236
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Touch Pad Settings You can adjust settings related to touch pad operations during viewfinder shooting. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Operation] → [Touch Pad Settings] → desired setting. - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 237
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Touch Func. in Shooting: Touch Focus [Touch Focus] allows When [ Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF], the focus mode temporarily switches to manual focus, and the focus can be adjusted using the focus ring (spot focus). Spot focus is - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 239
be used by double-tapping the monitor. Note The touch focus function is not available in the following situations: When shooting still images in the manual focusing mode When using the digital zoom When using the LA-EA4 or LA-EA5 Related Topic Touch Operation Touch Panel/Pad Selecting the focus - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 240
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Touch Func. in Shooting:Touch Tracking Touch Tracking] is unavailable in the following situations: When [ Focus Mode] is set to [Manual Focus]. When using the Smart Zoom, Clear Image Zoom and Digital Zoom Related Topic Touch Operation - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 241
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Silent Mode Settings (still image/movie) You can configure settings related to the silent mode, which allows you to shoot without shutter sounds or - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 242
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Shutter Type You can set whether to shoot with a mechanical shutter or an electronic shutter. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Shutter/Silent] → [Shutter Type] → desired setting. Menu - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 244
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII e-Front Curtain Shut. The electronic front curtain shutter function shortens the time lag between when the shutter button is pressed and the shutter is - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 245
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Release w/o Lens (still image/movie) Sets whether or not the shutter can be released telescope. In such cases, adjust the exposure manually by checking it on the recorded image. 5-021-326-11(2) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 245 - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 246
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Release w/o Card Sets whether the shutter can be released when no memory card has been inserted. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Shutter/Silent] → [Release w/o Card] → desired setting. - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 247
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Anti-flicker Shoot. Detects flickering/blinking the shutter button halfway down or pressing the AF-ON (AF On) button, even when in the manual focus mode. When [ Anti-flicker Shoot Sel.] is assigned to the desired key using [ Shoot.] - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 248
The color tone of the shot results may differ depending on the setting of [Anti-flicker Shoot.]. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) 5-021-326-11(2) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 248 - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 249
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII The zoom features available with this product The zoom feature of the product provides a higher magnification zoom by combining various zoom features. The icon - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 250
[ File Format] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG]/[RAW & HEIF]. [Rec Frame Rate] is set to [120p]/[100p]. During slow-motion/quick-motion shooting with the [ Frame Rate] set to [240fps]/[200fps] or [120fps]/[100fps] You cannot use the Smart Zoom function with movies. When you use a zoom function other - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 251
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom (Zoom) When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom, you can exceed the zoom range of the - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 252
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Zoom Range (still image/movie) You can select the zoom setting of the product. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Zoom] → [ Zoom Range] → desired setting. Menu item details - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 253
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Zoom Speed (still image/movie) Sets the zoom speed when using the custom key to which [Zoom Operation (T)] / [Zoom Operation (W)] is assigned. This can - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 254
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Zoom Speed (Remote commander) (still ], pressing the zoom lever on the remote commander will increase the zoom speed (some remote commanders do not support variable zoom). If [ Speed Type] is set to [Fix], a high speed is set for [ - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 255
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII About zoom scale The zoom scale that is used in combination with the zoom of the lens changes according to the selected image size. - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 256
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Zoom Ring Rotate Assigns zoom in (T) or zoom out (W) functions to the zoom ring rotation direction. Available only with power zoom lenses that support this function. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → [Zoom Ring Rotate] → - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 257
Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Using flash (sold separately) In dark environments, use the flash to light up the subject while shooting. Also use the flash to prevent camera-shake. For details on the flash, refer to the instruction manual shooting in the manual flash mode - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 258
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Flash Mode You can set the flash mode. 1 MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Flash] → [Flash Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Flash Off: The flash does - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 260
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Flash Comp. Adjusts the amount of flash light in a range of -3.0 EV to +3.0 EV. Flash compensation changes the amount of flash light only. Exposure - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 261
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Exp.comp.set Sets whether to apply the exposure compensation value to control both flash light and ambient light, or just ambient light. 1 MENU → ( - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 262
Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 ). For details on how to set each method, refer to the instruction manual of the flash or the Wireless Radio Commander. 1 MENU → ( on how to change the channel, refer to the instruction manual for the flash. For the flash that is compatible with - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 263
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Red Eye Reduction When using the flash, it is fired two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. 1 MENU → (Exposure/ - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 264
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII FEL lock The flash level is automatically adjusted so that the subject gets the optimum exposure during normal [Flash Off] or [Autoflash]. When the flash cannot go off. When using an external flash that is set to manual flash mode. 264 - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 265
Note The FEL lock cannot be set when a flash is not attached. If a flash that does not support the FEL lock is attached, an error message is displayed. When both AE and FEL lock are fixed, (AE Lock/FEL Lock) icon lights up. - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 266
Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 this function. For details on flash functions, refer to the instruction manual for the flash. 1 Attach the flash (sold separately) not attached to the camera When a flash that does not support [External Flash Set.] is attached When the mode dial - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 267
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Video Light Mode Sets the illumination setting for the HVL-LBPC LED light (sold separately). 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Setup Option] → [Video Light Mode] → desired setting. - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 269
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII SteadyShot (still image) Sets whether or not to use the SteadyShot function. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Stabilization] → [ SteadyShot] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Uses [ - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 270
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII SteadyShot (movie) Sets [ SteadyShot] effect when shooting movies. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Stabilization] → [ SteadyShot] → desired setting. Menu item details Active: Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect. - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 271
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII SteadyShot Adjust. (still image/movie) You can shoot with an appropriate lens, the SteadyShot function does not work correctly. Set [ SteadyShot Adjust.] to [Manual] and set [ Focal Length] to match the lens you are using. The current - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 272
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII SteadyShot focal length (still image/movie) Sets the focal length information to be used for the built-in SteadyShot function when [ [Manual]. SteadyShot Adjust.] is set to 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Stabilization] → [ Focal - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 273
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Lens Compensation (still image/movie) Compensates for shading in the corners of the screen or distortion of the screen, or reduces color deviation at - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 274
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Long Exposure NR When you set the shutter speed to 1 second(s) or longer (long exposure shooting), noise reduction is turned on for the duration - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 275
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII High ISO NR When shooting with high ISO sensitivity, the product reduces noise that becomes more noticeable when the product sensitivity is high. 1 MENU → ( - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 276
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Auto Review (still image) You can check the recorded image on the screen right after the shooting. You can also set the display time - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 277
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Remain Shoot Display (still image) Sets whether or not to display an indicator of the remaining number of still images that can be continuously - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 278
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Grid Line Display (still image/movie) Sets whether the grid line is displayed or not during shooting. The grid line will help you to - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 279
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Grid Line Type (still image/movie) Sets the displayed type of grid line. The grid line will help you to adjust the composition of - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 280
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Live View Display Set. Sets Exposure Setting Only]) When using the flash for shooting a portrait, select [Exposure Setting Only] to manually set the exposure based on the ambient lighting. Frame Rate Low Limit: Sets whether or not to - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 281
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Aperture Preview While you press and hold the key to which you assigned the [Aperture Preview] function, the aperture is stepped down to the - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 282
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Shot. Result Preview While pressing down the key to which [Shot. Result Preview] is assigned, you can check the image preview with the DRO, - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 283
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Bright Monitoring Allows you to adjust the changed from P/A/S/M to a mode that is not P/A/S/M. When the focus mode is set to other than manual focus. When [Auto Magnifier in MF] is executed. When [Focus Magnifier] is selected. During [ - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 284
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Emph disp dur REC Sets whether or not to display a red frame around the edges of the camera's monitor while recording a movie. You can - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 285
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Marker Display While shooting movies, general household TV. ([Off] / [80%] / [90%]) Guideframe: Sets whether or not to display the guide frame. You can verify whether the subject is level or perpendicular to the ground. ([Off] / [On]) - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 286
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Gamma Display Assist Movies with S-Log gamma are assumed to be processed after shooting in order to make use of the wide dynamic range. - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 287
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Gamma Disp. Assist Typ. Selects the conversion type for [Gamma Display Assist]. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Display Option] → [Gamma Disp. Assist Typ.] → desired setting. Menu item - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 288
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Audio Recording Sets whether to record sounds when shooting movies. Select [Off] to avoid recording the sounds of the lens and the camera operating. 1 - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 290
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Audio Rec Level You can adjust the audio recording level while checking the level meter. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Audio Recording] → [Audio Rec Level]. 2 Select the - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 291
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Audio Out without delay. Select this setting when audio deviation is a problem during audio monitoring. Lip Sync: Outputs audio and video in to the operating instructions supplied with the microphone. 5-021-326-11(2) Copyright - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 292
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Wind Noise Reduct. Sets whether or not to reduce wind noise by cutting the low-range sound of the input audio from the built- - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 293
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Shoe Audio Set. Sets the digital audio transmitted from a microphone (sold separately) attached to the multi-interface shoe of the camera. Use a microphone that supports the digital audio interface. You can set the sampling frequency, - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 294
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Audio Level Display Sets whether to display the audio level on the screen. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Audio Recording] → [Audio Level Display] → desired setting. Menu item - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 295
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII TC/UB The time code (TC) and the user bit (UB) information can be recorded as data attached to movies. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [TC/UB] → - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 296
How to select the recording method for the time code (Time Code Format*1) 1. MENU → (Shooting) → [TC/UB] → [Time Code Format]. DF: Records the time code in Drop Frame*2 format. NDF: Records the time code in Non-Drop Frame format. *1 Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC. *2 The time - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 297
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII TC/UB Disp. Setting Sets the display of the recording time counter, time code (TC), and user bit (UB) for movies. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Display - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 299
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Contents of this chapter The following table of contents lists the features described in this chapter ("Customizing the camera"). From each item name, you - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 300
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Customization features of the camera The camera has various customization features such as registration of functions and shooting settings to custom keys. You can - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 302
To assign different functions to the dial and switch the function of the dial ( My Dial Settings ) You can assign the desired functions to the front/rear dial and the control wheel, and register up to three combinations of settings to the camera as "My Dial 1 - 3" settings. Example: [My Dial - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 303
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Assigning frequently used For details on custom key settings, refer to the following URL: https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/support/tutorial/ilc/ilce-7sm3/l/custom.php The following is the procedure for assigning the [Eye AF] - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 304
3 Select [Eye AF] using the top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel, and then press the center. If you press the AEL button in the still image shooting mode and eyes are detected, [Eye AF] will activate, and the camera will focus on the eyes. Shoot images while holding down the AEL button. - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 305
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Changing the function of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings) You can assign the desired functions to the front dial, rear dial, and control - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 306
Operation part My Dial 1 Control wheel ISO Front dial Av Rear dial Tv My Dial 2 My Dial 3 White Balance Not set Creative Look Move AF Frame : Std Exposure Comp. Move AF Frame : Std 1. Press the C1 (Custom1) button. The functions registered to [My Dial 1] will be assigned to the control - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 307
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Camera Set. Memory Allows you to register up to 3 often-used modes or product settings to the product and up to 4 (M1 through M4) - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 308
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Recall Camera Setting Allows you to shoot an image after recalling your preferred shooting settings registered with [ 1 Set the mode dial to 1, 2, or 3 ( Recall - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 309
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Memory/Recall Media Selects the memory card slot from which settings are recalled or to which settings are registered for M1 through M4. 1 MENU → ( - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 310
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Registering shooting settings to a custom key (Reg. Custom Shoot Set) You can register shooting settings (such as exposure, focus setting, drive mode, etc.) to a - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 311
Depending on the attached lens and the status of the camera when the registered setting recall is executed, the registered settings may not take effect. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) 5-021-326-11(2) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 311 - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 312
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Fn Menu Settings The Function menu is a menu of 12 functions that is displayed at the bottom of the screen when you press the - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 313
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Add Item You can register the desired menu items to (My Menu) under MENU. 1 MENU → (My Menu) → [My Menu Setting] → [Add Item]. 2 Select an - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 314
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Sort Item You can rearrange the menu items added to (My Menu) under MENU. 1 MENU → (My Menu) → [My Menu Setting] → [Sort Item]. 2 Select an - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 315
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Delete Item You can delete menu items added to (My Menu) of MENU. 1 MENU → (My Menu) → [My Menu Setting] → [Delete Item]. 2 Select an item - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 316
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Delete Page You can delete all the menu items added to a page under (My Menu) in MENU. 1 MENU → (My Menu) → [My Menu Setting] → [Delete - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 317
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Delete All You can delete all the menu items added to (My Menu) in MENU. 1 MENU → (My Menu) → [My Menu Setting] → [Delete All]. 2 Select [ - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 318
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Display From My Menu You can set My Menu to appear first when you press the MENU button. 1 MENU → (My Menu) → [My Menu Setting] → [ - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 319
Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Different Set for Still/Mv For each item in still image shooting and movie recording, you can select whether to use a common setting or separate settings. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Operation Customize] → Select [Different Set for Still/Mv]. The operation guide screen - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 320
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Dial Setup When the shooting mode is set to "M", you can switch the functions of the front/rear dial. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Dial Customize] → [Dial - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 321
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Av/Tv Rotate Sets the direction of rotation for the front dial, rear dial, or control wheel when changing the aperture value or shutter - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 322
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Function Ring(Lens) You can choose which of and APS-C/Super 35 mm (available only with compatible lenses). For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the lens. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Dial Customize] → [Function Ring( - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 323
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Lock Operation Parts You can set whether the multi-selector, dials, and wheel can be locked by pressing and holding down the Fn (Function) - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 324
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII REC w/ Shutter (movie) You can start or stop recording movies by pressing the shutter button, which is bigger and easier to press than the - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 325
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Select Finder/Monitor Sets the method for switching the display display or the monitor display, set [Select Finder/Monitor] to [VF(Manual)] or [Monitor(Manual)] beforehand. You can keep the monitor off when you take your eyes - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 326
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII DISP (Screen Disp) Set (Monitor/Finder) Allows you to set the screen display modes that can be selected using DISP (Display Setting) in shooting - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 327
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Contents of this chapter The following table of contents lists the features described in this chapter ("Viewing"). From each item name, you can jump - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 329
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Selecting which memory card to play back (Select Playback Media) Selects a slot that contains a memory card. 1 MENU → (Playback) → [Playback Target] → [Select Playback Media] → desired - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 331
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Playing back still images Plays back the recorded images. 1 Select MENU → (Playback) → [Playback Target] → [Select Playback Media] to choose which the memory card slot - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 332
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image) Enlarges the image being played back. Use this function to check the focus of the image, - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 333
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Enlarge Initial Mag. Sets the initial magnification scale when playing back enlarged images. 1 MENU → (Playback) → [Magnification] → [ Enlarge Initial Mag.] → desired setting. Menu item details - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 334
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Enlarge Initial Position Sets the initial position when enlarging an image in playback. 1 MENU → (Playback) → [Magnification] → [ Enlarge Initial Position] → desired setting. Menu item details - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 335
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Rotating recorded images automatically (Display Rotation) Selects the orientation when and displays the image being played back according to the orientation. Manual: Images shot vertically are displayed vertically. If you have set the - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 336
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Playing back movies Plays back the recorded movies. 1 Select the slot of the memory card to be played back from MENU → [Select Playback Media]. ( - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 337
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Volume Settings Sets the sound volume for movie playback. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Sound Option] → [Volume Settings] → desired setting. Adjusting the volume during playback Press the - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 338
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII 4ch Audio Monitoring (movie) Sets the audio to be monitored by the device connected to the (headphone) terminal of the camera when you record - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 339
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Playing back images using slideshow (Slide Show) Automatically plays back images continuously. 1 MENU → (Playback) → [Viewing] → [Slide Show] → desired setting. 2 Select [Enter]. Menu item details - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 340
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Cont. Play for Interval Continuously plays back images shot using interval shooting. 1 MENU → (Playback) → [Viewing] → [Cont. Play for Interval]. 2 Select the image group that - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 341
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Play Speed for Interval Sets the playback speed for still images during [Cont. Play for Interval]. 1 MENU → (Playback) → [Viewing] → [Play Speed for Interval] → desired - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 342
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Playing back images on the image index screen (Image Index) You can display multiple images at the same time in playback mode. 1 Press the ( - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 343
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Switching between still images and movies (View Mode) Sets the View Mode (image display method). 1 MENU → (Playback) → [Playback Target] → [View Mode] → desired setting. Menu - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 344
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Display as Group Sets whether or not to display continuously shot images or images shot using interval shooting as a group. 1 MENU → (Playback) → [Playback Option] → [ - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 345
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Focus Frame Display (playback) Sets whether Note A focus frame will not be displayed over the following images. Still images shot with manual focus Movies Still images created with [Photo Capture] The focus frame is displayed only on - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 346
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Select Image Jump Dial You can jump between images during playback. This function is useful when you want to find one of many recorded - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 347
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Image Jump Method Sets the method for jumping between images during playback by operating a dial. 1 MENU → (Playback) → [Playback Option] → [Image Jump Method] → desired setting - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 348
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Protecting images (Protect) Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The (protect) mark is displayed on protected images. 1 MENU → (Playback) → [Selection/Memo] → [Protect] → desired setting. - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 349
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Rating You can assign ratings to recorded images on a scale of the number of stars ( - ) to make it easier to find images. 1 MENU → (Playback) → [ - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 350
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Rating Set(Custom Key) Sets the available number of (rating) when rating (ranking) images with the key to which you have assigned [Rating] using [ - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 351
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Rotating an image (Rotate) Rotates a recorded image counter-clockwise. 1 Display the image to be rotated, then select MENU → (Playback) → [Edit] → [Rotate]. 2 Press the center - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 352
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Photo Capture Captures a chosen scene in a movie to save as a still image. First shoot a movie, then pause the movie during playback to capture decisive - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 353
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII JPEG/HEIF Switch (Photo Capture) Switches the image files recorded with this camera cannot be displayed on other cameras that do not support the HEIF file format. Be careful not to accidentally erase HEIF image files by formatting - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 354
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Copying images from one memory card copied. Use a sufficiently charged battery pack. To copy a movie, the destination memory card must support the recording format of the movie. If the movie cannot be copied, a message will be - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 355
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Deleting multiple selected images (Delete) You can delete multiple selected images. Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. Confirm the image - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 356
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Delete confirm. You can set whether [Delete] or [Cancel] is selected as a default on the delete confirmation screen. 1 MENU → (Playback) → [Delete] → [Delete confirm.] → desired - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 357
Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Viewing images on a TV using an HDMI cable To view images stored on this product using a TV, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and a TV equipped with an HDMI jack are required. For details, refer to the operating instructions that supports " - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 358
this camera to a TV using an HDMI cable, available menu items are limited. Only TVs that support "BRAVIA" Sync can provide SYNC MENU operations. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. If the product performs unwanted operations in response to the TV remote control - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 359
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Format When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time, we recommend that you format the card using the camera for - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 360
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Prioritize Rec. Media Selects the memory card slot on which to record. [Slot 1] is the default setting. If - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 361
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Recording Mode You can select the method for recording an image, such as recording the same image simultaneously - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 362
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Rec. Media Settings (still image/movie): Auto Switch Media If a memory card in use becomes full or you have forgotten to insert a memory card - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 363
Example: When [Prioritize Rec. Media] is set to [Slot 1] ([Recording Mode]: [Simult. ( / )]) : Simultaneous recording is available. : Recording is disabled. : The same image cannot be recorded simultaneously. (A): Recording is no longer possible on the memory card (due to lack of capacity, etc.). - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 364
: Images cannot be sorted. (A): Recording is no longer possible on the memory card (due to lack of capacity, etc.). (B): The memory card is removed. (C): A recordable memory card is inserted. When the memory card in use becomes full while recording movies, the camera starts recording to the other - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 365
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Select REC Folder If [Folder Name] under [File/Folder Settings] is set to [Standard Form] and there are 2 folders or more, you can select - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 366
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Create New Folder Creates a new folder on the memory card for recording still images. A new folder is created with a folder number one greater than - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 367
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Recover Image DB (still image/movie) If image files were processed on a computer, problems may occur in the image database file. In such cases, the images on the memory card will not be played back on this product. If these problems - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 368
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Display Media Info. (still image/movie) Displays the recordable number of still images and the remaining recording time for movies on the memory card. 1 - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 369
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII File/Folder Settings Configure settings related to the folder and file name of the still image to be shot. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [File] → [File/Folder - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 370
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII File Settings Configure settings for the file names of recorded movies. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [File] → [File Settings] → desired setting. Menu item details File Number: You - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 371
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII IPTC Information You can write IPTC information . For details on how to use the IPTC Metadata Preset, refer to the following support page. https://www.sony.net/iptc/help/ Note Whenever you register IPTC information, information - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 372
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Copyright Info Writes copyright information onto the still images. 1 MENU → before lending out or handing over your camera. Sony is not liable for problems or damages resulting from use of [Copyright Info]. Related Topic Using the - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 373
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Write Serial Number Writes the camera's serial number to the Exif data when shooting still images. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [File] → [Write Serial Number] → desired setting. - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 374
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Ctrl w/ Smartphone Sets the condition for connecting the camera to a smartphone. 1 MENU → (Network) → [Transfer/Remote] → [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] → desired setting. Menu item details Ctrl w/ Smartphone: - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 375
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl You can Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Select MENU → (Network) → [Bluetooth] → [Bluetooth Function] → [On] in advance. Refer to the instruction manual for the Bluetooth remote commander as - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 376
Related Topic Bluetooth Settings Reset Network Set. 5-021-326-11(2) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 376 - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 377
ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII WPS Push If your access point has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button, you can register the access point to this product easily. For details about the available functions and settings of your access point, see the access point operating instructions point does not support the Wi-Fi - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 378
Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Access Point Set. You can register your access point manually. Before starting the procedure, check the SSID name of the access point, security system, and password. The password may be preset in some devices. For details, see the access point operating instructions, or - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 379
, enter the set address. Subnet Mask/Default Gateway/Primary DNS Server/Second DNS Server: If you have set [IP Address Setting] to [Manual], enter each address according to your network environment. Note To give the registered access point priority in the future, set [Priority Connection] to [On - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 380
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Wi-Fi Frequency Band (models supporting 5 GHz) Sets the frequency band for Wi-Fi communications. [5GHz] has faster communication speeds and more stable data transfers than [2.4GHz]. The [Wi-Fi Frequency - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 381
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Display Wi-Fi Info. Displays Wi-Fi information for the QR Code using the Transfer & Tagging add-on, refer to the following support page. https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/app/transfer/l/macaddress/index.php The Transfer & Tagging add - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 382
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII SSID/PW Reset This product shares connection information with devices that have permission to connect when connecting to a smartphone or establishing a Wi-Fi Direct - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 383
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Bluetooth Settings Controls the settings for connecting the camera to a smartphone or Bluetooth remote commander via a Bluetooth connection. If you want to pair the - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 384
Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 IP address for the wired LAN automatically or manually. ([Auto]/[Manual]) Display Wired LAN Info.: Displays wired LAN & Tagging add-on, refer to the following support page. https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/app/transfer/l/macaddress/index. - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 385
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Airplane Mode When you board an airplane, etc., you can temporarily disable all the wireless-related functions including Wi-Fi. 1 MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [ - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 386
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Edit Device Name You can change the device name for Wi-Fi Direct, [PC Remote], or Bluetooth connections. 1 MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Edit Device - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 387
Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Importing root certification to the camera (Import Root Certificate) Imports a root certificate needed to verify a server from a memory card. Use this function for encrypted communications during FTP transfer. For details, refer to the "FTP Help Guide." https://rd1 - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 388
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Security(IPsec) Encrypts data when the camera and a computer communicate via a wired LAN or Wi-Fi connection. 1 MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Security(IPsec)] → desired - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 389
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Reset Network Set. Resets all the network settings to default settings. 1 MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Reset Network Set.] → [Enter]. 5-021-326-11(2) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 389 - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 390
Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII FTP Transfer Func. You can set up image transferring using an FTP server or transfer images to the FTP server. Basic knowledge of FTP servers is required. For details, refer to the "FTP Help Guide." https://rd1.sony.net/help/di/ftp_2010/h_zz/ 1 MENU - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 391
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Monitor Brightness Adjust the brightness of the screen. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Finder/Monitor] → [Monitor Brightness] → desired setting. Menu item details Manual: Adjusts the brightness within the range of -2 to +2. Sunny Weather: Sets the - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 392
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Viewfinder Bright. When using the viewfinder, this product adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder according to the surrounding environment. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Finder/Monitor] → [Viewfinder - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 393
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Finder Color Temp. Adjusts the color temperature of the viewfinder. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Finder/Monitor] → [Finder Color Temp.] → desired setting. Menu item details -2 to +2: When - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 394
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Viewfinder Magnifi. Sets the display magnification of the viewfinder. If you select [Zoom Out], the viewing angle will become narrower. You can easily check - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 395
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Finder Frame Rate (still image) Display the subject's movements more smoothly by adjusting the frame rate of the viewfinder during still image shooting. This - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 396
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Power Save Start Time Sets time intervals to automatically switch to power save mode when you are not performing operations to prevent wearing down - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 397
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Auto Power OFF Temp. Sets the temperature of the camera at which the camera turns off automatically during shooting. When it is set to [ - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 398
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Display Quality You can change the display quality. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Finder/Monitor] → [Display Quality] → desired setting. Menu item details High: Displays in high quality. - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 399
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII USB Connection Selects the USB connection method when this product is connected to a computer, etc. Select MENU → (Network) → [Transfer/Remote] → [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] → [Ctrl w/ Smartphone] → [ - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 400
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII USB LUN Setting Enhances compatibility by limiting of USB connection functions. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [USB] → [USB LUN Setting] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi: Normally, - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 401
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII USB Power Supply Sets whether to supply power via the USB cable when the product is connected to a computer or an USB device. 1 MENU → ( - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 402
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII HDMI Resolution When you connect the camera to a TV or monitor device using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can select the resolution to - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 403
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII HDMI Output Settings (movie) Sets the video and audio to be output to an external recorder/player connected via HDMI when shooting a movie. Use a - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 404
is not counted) while the movie is being recorded on an external recorder/player. [REC Control] can be used with external recorders/players that support the [REC Control] function. When [Time Code Output] is set to [Off], you cannot set [REC Control]. Even when (REC) is displayed, the external - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 405
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII HDMI Info. Display Selects whether or not to display shooting information on a TV or a monitor device when the camera and TV, etc. are connected - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 406
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII CTRL FOR HDMI When connecting this product operation differs depending on the TV you are using. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. If the product performs unwanted operations in response to the TV - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 407
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Language Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Area/Date] → [ Language] → desired language. 5-021-326-11(2) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 407 - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 408
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Area/Date/Time Setting You can set the area (where internal rechargeable backup battery may be worn out. Consult your service facility. Related Topic Setting language, date and time 5-021-326-11(2) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 409
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII NTSC/PAL Selector Plays back movies recorded with the product on a NTSC/PAL system TV. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Area/Date] → [NTSC/PAL Selector] → [Enter] Note - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 410
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Audio signals Selects whether the product produces a sound or not. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Sound Option] → [Audio signals] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Sounds are - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 411
Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII IR Remote Ctrl You can operate the camera using a Infrared Remote Commander (sold separately). For details on compatible remote commander, visit the Sony web site in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 412
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Auto Pixel Mapping Sets whether or not to automatically optimize the image sensor (pixel mapping). Normally, set this function to [On]. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Setup - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 413
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Pixel Mapping You can manually optimize the image sensor (pixel mapping). If [Auto Pixel Mapping] is set to [Off], perform [Pixel Mapping] regularly according to the following procedure. We recommend - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 414
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Version Displays the version of this product's software. Check the version when updates for this product's software are released, etc. Also displays the version - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 415
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Save/Load Settings You can save/ Transfer Func.] by selecting MENU → [Save/Load FTP Settings]. For details, refer to the "FTP Help Guide." https://rd1.sony.net/help/di/ftp_2010/h_zz/ (Network) → [Transfer/Remote] → [FTP Transfer Func.] - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 416
You can save up to 10 settings per memory card. When 10 settings have been already saved, you cannot perform [Save New]. Delete the existing settings using [Delete], or overwrite them. Only Slot 1 is used for saving or loading data. You cannot change the saving/loading destination slot. You cannot - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 417
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Setting Reset Resets the product to the default settings. Even if you perform [Setting Reset], the recorded images are retained. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Reset/Save - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 418
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Functions available with a smartphone (Imaging Edge Mobile) it to the latest version. For details on Imaging Edge Mobile, refer to the support page (https://www.sony.net/iem/). Note Depending on future version upgrades, the operational - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 419
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Connecting the camera and a smartphone using be sure to update it to the latest version. For details on Imaging Edge Mobile, refer to the support page (https://www.sony.net/iem/). 1 Display the QR code screen on the camera. When using - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 420
Note Radio wave interference may occur as Bluetooth communications and Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz) communications use the same frequency band. If your Wi-Fi connection is unstable, it may be improved by turning off the Bluetooth function of the smartphone. If you do this, the location information link function - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 421
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Connecting the camera and a smartphone using be sure to update it to the latest version. For details on Imaging Edge Mobile, refer to the support page (https://www.sony.net/iem/). 1 Display the QR code screen on the camera. When using a - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 422
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII One-touch connection with NFC You can be sure to update it to the latest version. For details on Imaging Edge Mobile, refer to the support page (https://www.sony.net/iem/). 1 Activate the NFC function of the smartphone. On an iPhone - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 424
Radio wave interference may occur as Bluetooth communications and Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz) communications use the same frequency band. If your Wi-Fi connection is unstable, it may be improved by turning off the Bluetooth function of the smartphone. If you do this, the location information link function is - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 425
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Using a smartphone as a remote commander For details on functions that can be operated from a smartphone, see the Imaging Edge Mobile support page: https://www.sony.net/iem/ Related Topic Connecting the camera and a smartphone using the - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 426
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Send to Smartphone With Imaging Edge Mobile, you can transfer still images, XAVC S movies, slow-motion movies, or quick-motion movies to a smartphone and - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 427
Hint For connection methods other than using the QR code, refer to "Related Topic" at the bottom of this page. Note You can select an image size to be sent to the smartphone from [Original], [2M] or [VGA]. To change the image size, refer to the following steps. For Android smartphone Start Imaging - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 428
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Sending Target (proxy movies) When transferring a movie to a smartphone with [Send to Smartphone], you can set whether to transfer the low-bit-rate proxy - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 429
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Cnct. during Power OFF Sets whether or not to accept Bluetooth connections from a smartphone while the camera is turned off. When [Cnct. during Power - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 430
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Location Information You can use the application [Location Information Linkage] setting screen of Imaging Edge Mobile. 6. : Follow the instructions on the [Location Information Linkage] setting screen of Imaging Edge Mobile, and then - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 432
pairing information for the camera registered in Imaging Edge Mobile. Execute [Reset Network Set.] of the camera. For more detailed instructions, refer to the following support page. https://www.sony.net/iem/btg/ Note When you initialize the camera, the pairing information is also deleted. Before - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 433
Refer to the support page for the latest information. https://www.sony.net/iem/ For details on Bluetooth versions compatible with your smartphone, check the product website for your - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 434
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Recommended computer environment You can confirm the operating computer environment of the software from the following URL: https://www.sony.net/pcenv/ 5-021-326-11(2) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 434 - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 435
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Connecting the camera to a computer 1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera. 2 Turn on the camera and the computer. 3 (Setup) → [USB] → Set [USB - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 436
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Disconnecting the camera from the computer Perform the following operations on the computer before disconnecting the camera from the computer. 1 Click (Safely Remove Hardware - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 437
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Introduction to computer software (Imaging Edge Desktop) the camera. For details on how to use Imaging Edge Desktop, refer to the support page. https://www.sony.net/disoft/help/ Installing Imaging Edge Desktop on your computer Download - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 438
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Importing images to the computer You can import images from the camera to a computer by connecting the camera to the computer with a USB cable, - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 439
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Operating the camera from a computer (PC For details on [PC Remote Function], refer to the following URL: https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/support/tutorial/ilc/ilce-7sm3/l/pcremote.php 1 MENU → (Network) → [Transfer/Remote] → [PC - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 440
When [PC Remote Cnct Method] is set to [Wi-Fi Direct] Use the camera as an access point, and connect the computer to the camera directly via Wi-Fi. Select MENU→ (Network) → [Transfer/Remote] → [PC Remote Function] → [Wi-Fi Direct Info.] to display the Wi-Fi connection information (SSID and password) - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 441
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Audio accessories compatible with the Multi Interface . For details, refer to the instruction manual for the audio accessory. Hint You can change the audio settings for audio accessories that support the digital audio interface using [ - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 442
Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Vertical grip You can attach a vertical grip (sold separately) to this product and record vertically oriented images. When attaching the vertical grip, remove the battery cover in advance. For details, refer to the operating instructions - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 443
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Mount Adaptor Using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately), you can attach an A-mount lens (sold separately) to this product. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Mount Adaptor. Note You may not be able to use - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 444
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII LA-EA3/LA-EA5 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA-EA3 lens. Focus Mode: Single-shot AF/Automatic AF/Continuous AF/Direct manual focus (DMF)/Manual Focus When using a Mount Adaptor in the movie mode, adjust the aperture value and the focus - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 445
Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor (sold separately), the following functions are available. Full size shooting: Available with full frame shooting-compatible lenses only Autofocus: Not available. Only the manual focusing mode is supported. SteadyShot - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 446
Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Multi Battery Adaptor Kit You can use the Multi Battery Adaptor Kit (sold separately) with this camera to shoot for long periods. When using the Multi Battery Adaptor Kit, remove the camera's battery cover. For details, refer also to the operating instructions supplied - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 447
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Battery life and number of recordable images Number of recordable images when shooting still images Screen mode Approx. 600 images Viewfinder mode Approx. 510 - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 448
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Number of recordable images When you insert a memory card into the camera and turn the camera on, the number of images that can be - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 449
*1 When [Aspect Ratio] is set to other than [3:2], you can record more images than the numbers shown in the table above. (except when [RAW] is selected) *2 JPEG image quality when [RAW & JPEG] is selected: [Fine] HEIF image quality when [RAW & HEIF] is selected: [Fine] Note Even if the number of - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 450
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Recordable movie times The table below shows the approximate total recording times using a memory card formatted with this camera. The values may vary depending - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 451
camera will turn off automatically because the surface of the camera is heated to a high temperature or the high temperature affects the quality of the images or the internal mechanism of the camera. The duration of time available for continuous movie recording when the camera records with the - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 452
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII List of icons on the monitor The displayed contents and their positions in the illustrations are just guidelines, and may differ from the actual - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 453
12M / 11M / 10M / 8.0M / 5.1M / 4.6M / 4.3M / 3.4M / 3.0M / 2.7M / 2.6M / 2.0M / 1.3M / 1.1M / 0.8M Image size of still images RAW RAW recording (compressed/uncompressed) J-X.FINE J-FINE J-STD H-X.FINE H-FINE H-STD JPEG Quality / HEIF Quality 4:2:2 HEIF color sampling XAVC HS 4K XAVC S 4K XAVC S HD - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 454
No audio recording of movies Wind Noise Reduct. Writing copyright information [On] Writing IPTC information [On] Gamma Disp. Assist Typ. Touch function in shooting mode (Touch focus/Touch tracking/off) Focus Cancel Tracking Cancel Spot Focus Performing [Spot Focus] Bluetooth connection available / - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 455
F3.5 Aperture value Exposure compensation/Metered Manual ISO400 ISO AUTO ISO 400 ISO sensitivity AE lock/FEL lock/AWB lock Shooting 6. Guides/other Tracking Cancel Guide display for tracking Focus Cancel Guide display for canceling focusing Control wheel function Guide display for My Dial Bracket - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 456
Audio Level Display REC Control 4K/RAW external output 00:00:00.00 Time code (hours: minutes: seconds: frames) 00 00 00 00 User Bit Icons on the playback screen Single-image playback Histogram display 1. Basic information Playback media View Mode IPTC Information Rating Protect 3/7 File number/ - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 457
Remaining battery Display as Group Proxy movie included FTP transfer status 2. Camera settings Refer to "Icons on the shooting screen." 3. Shooting settings 35mm Lens focal length HLG HDR recording (Hybrid Log-Gamma) Copyright information exists for image Refer to "Icons on the shooting screen" for - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 458
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII List of default setting values The default setting values for each menu item at the time of purchase are shown in the following table. - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 459
MENU items Default setting value Movie Settings (Record Setting) (when [ File Format] is set to [XAVC HS 4K], and [Rec Frame Rate] is set to [24p]) 50M 4:2:0 10bit Movie Settings (Record Setting) (when [ File Format] is set to [XAVC HS 4K], and [Rec Frame Rate] is set to [120p]/[100p]) 200M - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 460
MENU items Default setting value S&Q Settings ( Record Setting) (when [ File Format] is set 200M 4:2:0 10bit to [XAVC HS 4K], and [Rec Frame Rate] is set to [120p]/[100p]) S&Q Settings ( Record Setting) (when [ File Format] is set 150M 4:2:0 8bit to [XAVC S 4K], and [Rec Frame Rate] is set to [ - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 461
value On Normal Off sRGB Auto Auto Off ― Slot 1 Standard Off Resettable using [Camera Settings Reset] ― ― Series DSC Standard Form ― ― Off ― Off Off Series ― Standard ― Manual Exposure 461 - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 462
Card Anti-flicker Shoot. Audio Recording Audio Rec Level Audio Out Timing Wind Noise Reduct. Shoe Audio Set. 462 Default setting value Manual Exposure P/A/S/M Mode ― ― Slot 1 Recall Custom hold 1 Single Shooting Off 0→-→+ Off 1 Sec 3 Sec 30 Mid Electronic Shutter Off Off Standard Resettable using - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 463
User Bit Preset Time Code Format Time Code Run Time Code Make User Bit Time Rec SteadyShot SteadyShot SteadyShot Adjust. Focal Length (when [ [Manual]) Zoom SteadyShot Adjust.] is set to Zoom Range Zoom Speed (Fixed Speed ) Zoom Speed (Fixed Speed ) Zoom Speed ( Speed Type) Zoom Speed ( Fixed - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 464
in AWB Shutter AWB Lock Shockless WB D-Range Optimizer Creative Look Picture Profile Default setting value On ISO AUTO ― Standard Manual Manual ±0.0 Reset 0.3EV ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 ±0 Multi On Center Auto Autoflash ±0.0 Ambient&flash Off Off ― ― Auto Standard Off 1 (Fast) D-Range Optimizer: Auto ST Off - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 465
MENU items Zebra Display Zebra Level Default setting value Off 70 Resettable using [Camera Settings Reset] (Focus) MENU items Default setting value Resettable using [Camera Settings Reset] Focus Mode Automatic AF Priority Set in AF-S Balanced Emphasis Priority Set in AF-C Balanced - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 466
MENU items Focus Magnifier Focus Magnif. Time Initial Focus Mag. AF in Focus Mag. Initial Focus Mag. Peaking Display Peaking Level Peaking Color Default setting value Resettable using [Camera Settings Reset] ― No Limit x1.0 On x1.0 Off Mid White (Playback) To reset the items for [Playback] to the - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 467
MENU items Default setting value Focus Frame Display Off Select Image Jump Dial Front dial Image Jump Method One by one (Network) To reset the items for [Network] to the default values, select [Initialize] or [Reset Network Set.]. These items are not reset to the default values even if you - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 468
MENU items PC Remote Function (PC Save Image Size) PC Remote Function (RAW+J PC Save Img) PC Remote Function (RAW+H PC Save Image) Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl Location Info Link Auto Time Correction (when [Location Info Link] is set to [On]) Auto Area Adjustment (when [Location Info Link] is set to [On]) WPS - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 469
MENU items Area/Date/Time Setting (Date Format) Setting Reset Save/Load Settings Custom Key Setting (Control Wheel) Custom Key Setting (Custom Button 1) Custom Key Setting (Custom Button 2) Custom Key Setting (Custom Button 3) Custom Key Setting (Custom Button 4) Custom Key Setting (Multi-Slc Center - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 470
MENU items Custom Key Setting (Custom Button 3) Custom Key Setting (MOVIE Button) Custom Key Setting (Fn/ Button) Fn Menu Settings Different Set for Still/Mv DISP (Screen Disp) Set (Monitor) DISP (Screen Disp) Set (Finder) REC w/ Shutter Zoom Ring Rotate My Dial Settings Dial Setup Av/Tv Rotate Dial - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 471
MENU items Default setting value Auto Review Off Power Save Start Time 1 Min Auto Power OFF Temp. Standard Volume Settings 7 4ch Audio Monitoring CH1/CH2 Audio signals On USB Connection Auto USB LUN Setting Multi USB Power Supply On HDMI Resolution Auto HDMI Output Settings ( - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 472
MENU items Default setting value Delete Item ― Delete Page ― Delete All ― Display From My Menu Off 5-021-326-11(2) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 472 - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 473
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Specifications Camera [System] Camera Type Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Lens Sony E-mount lens [Image sensor] Image format 35 mm full frame (35.6 mm × 23.8 - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 474
Eye Point Approx. 25 mm from the eyepiece and approx. 21 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 m－1 Diopter Adjustment －4.0 m－1 to ＋3.0 m－1 [Monitor] LCD monitor 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive, touch panel Total number of dots 1 440 000 dots [Exposure control] Metering method 1 200-zone evaluative metering - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 475
Audio: LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 16 bit), LPCM 4ch (48kHz 24bit)*1, LPCM 2ch (48kHz 24bit)*1, MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch*2 *1 When using accessories that can support 4ch output and 24 bits with the multi-interface shoe *2 Proxy movies [Recording media] CFexpress Type A memory cards, SD cards [Slot] SLOT 1/SLOT 2 Slot - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 476
band 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz Security WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Connection method Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)/Manual Access method Infrastructure mode WW389565 (see name plate on the bottom of camera) Supported format IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Frequency band 2.4 GHz Security WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Connection method Wi - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 477
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Trademarks XAVC S and are trademark of Denso Wave Inc. In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. However, - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 479
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII License Notes on the License This product comes with software that are used based on licensing agreements with the owners of that software. Based - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 480
Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the product, try the following solutions. 1 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn on the power. 2 Initialize the settings. 3 Consult your dealer or local authorized service - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 481
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-7SM3 α7SIII Warning messages Set Area/Date/Time. Set the area, date and time. If you have not used the product for a long time, charge the - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 482
insert it. If the message appears frequently, consult local authorized Sony service facility. Image Database File error. Recover? You cannot record and play damaged. Recover the Image Database File following the on-screen instructions. Unable to magnify. Unable to rotate image. Images recorded - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 483
Recover Image DB (still image/movie) 5-021-326-11(2) Copyright 2020 Sony Corporation 483 - Sony ILCE-7SM3 | Help Guide - Page 484
the file format (JPEG/HEIF) of the still image to be recorded. FTP Help Guide Refer to the "FTP Help Guide" when you want to transfer images to an FTP server. ILCE-7SM3 support information This website provides basic information about the camera and information regarding compatible lenses and
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Help Guide
Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
ILCE-7SM3
α7SIII
File Format (movie)
You can select the movie file format.
Recordable movie times
Refer to this topic for the shooting duration of movies recordable on the memory card.
JPEG/HEIF Switch
Switches the file format (JPEG/HEIF) of the still image to be recorded.
FTP Help Guide
Refer to the “FTP Help Guide” when you want to transfer images to an FTP server.
ILCE-7SM3 support information
This website provides basic information about the camera and information regarding compatible
lenses and accessories. (Another window will open.)
How to use the “Help Guide”
Before Use
Checking the camera and the supplied items
Memory cards that can be used
Notes on using your camera
Precautions
Notes on the battery pack and charging the battery
Notes on memory card
Cleaning the image sensor (
Sensor Cleaning
)
1