Sony NEX-7 α Handbook - Page 26

Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Shooting images The [Intelligent Auto] mode allows you to easily shoot any subject under any conditions because the camera makes appropriate judgments on the situation to adjust the settings. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Intelligent Auto]. 2 Adjust the LCD monitor angle, and hold the camera. The Scene Recognition function begins to work. 3 To take still images, press the shutter button halfway down to focus on your subject, and press it fully down to shoot. To record movies, press the MOVIE button to start recording. Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording. Note • You can continuously record a movie for up to 29 minutes, and an MP4 format movie for up to 2 GB. The recording time may shorten depending on the ambient temperatures or recording conditions. z On Scene Recognition The Scene Recognition function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and allows you to shoot the image with appropriate settings. Scene Recognition icon and guide • The camera recognizes (Night Scene), (Tripod Night Scene), (Night Portrait), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro), (Spotlight), (Low Brightness), or (Baby), and displays the corresponding icon and guide on the LCD monitor when the scene is recognized. 26GB Continued r