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Sony A 7 R IV User Manual

Sony A 7 R IV
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ILCE-7RM4
5-007-325-41(2)
ILCE-7RM4
5-007-325-41(2)
ILCE-7RM4
5-007-325-41(2)
https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1930/h_zz/
“Help Guide” (Web manual)
Refer to “Help Guide” for
in-depth instructions on the
many functions of the camera.
« Guide d’aide » (Manuel en ligne)
Consultez le « Guide d’aide » pour
obtenir des instructions détaillées
au sujet des nombreuses fonctions
de l’appareil.
E-mount
Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera/Instruction Manual GB
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Digitalkamera med utbytbart objektiv/Handledning SE
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Appareil photo à objectif interchangeable/Mode d’emploi FR
Câmara Digital de Objetivas intercambiáveis/Manual de instruções
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Cámara Digital de Lentes Intercambiables/Manual de instrucciones
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Table of Contents

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Sony A 7 R IV Specifications

General IconGeneral
Sensor Resolution61.0MP
Image ProcessorBIONZ X
ISO Range100-32000 (expandable to 50-102400)
Continuous Shooting Speed10 fps
Image Stabilization5-axis sensor-shift
Viewfinder Resolution5.76 million dots
BatteryNP-FZ100
Battery Life (Viewfinder)Approx. 530 shots
Battery Life (LCD Monitor)Approx. 670 shots
Weight665 g (body only)
Weather SealingYes
Sensor Size35.7 x 23.8 mm
Autofocus SystemFast Hybrid AF with 567 phase-detection and 425 contrast-detection points
Video Resolution4K (3840 x 2160) at 30p
Viewfinder TypeElectronic (OLED)
Display3.0-inch tilting touchscreen LCD
LCD Screen Resolution1, 440, 000 dots
Shutter Speed1/8000 to 30 seconds
Storage MediaDual SD card slots (UHS-II compatible)
ConnectivityWi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB 3.2
Dimensions128.9 x 96.4 x 77.5 mm

Summary

Check out the Help Guide!

Instruction Manual (this book)

Introduces basic functions and startup guide.

In-Camera Guide

Shows explanations of menu items on the monitor. Allows quick info retrieval during shooting.

Notes on using your camera

Notes on handling the product

Precautions for dust/splash resistance, sunlight exposure, laser beams, and infant safety.

Notes on the monitor and electronic viewfinder

Details on pixel variations, potential eyestrain, and handling damaged components.

Notes on continuous shooting

Warns about potential eye strain from screen flashing during continuous shooting.

Notes on recording for long periods of time or recording 4K movies

Sony lenses/accessories

Warning on copyright

Notes on discarding or transferring this product to others

Notes on discarding or transferring a memory card to others

Note on network functions

How to turn off wireless network functions (Wi-Fi, etc.) temporarily

Power Cord

For Customers in the U.S.A.

Preparations for shooting

Checking the camera and the supplied items

Lists all supplied items with quantities and instructions to check them.

Identifying parts

Front side

Illustrates and labels the front view of the camera, including buttons and connectors.

When the lens is removed

Illustrates and labels the camera body with the lens mount and contacts.

Identifying parts

Rear side

Illustrates and labels the rear view of the camera, including buttons, monitor, and viewfinder.

Identifying parts

Rear side

Continues labeling controls on the rear and side of the camera.

Identifying parts

Top side

Illustrates and labels the top view of the camera, including dials and buttons.

Identifying parts

Top side

Continues labeling controls on the top side, including the Multi Interface Shoe.

Identifying parts

Sides

Illustrates and labels the side views of the camera, including terminals and jacks.

Identifying parts

Sides

Continues labeling ports on the sides, including memory card slots and USB terminals.

Notes on the cable protector

Bottom

Basic operations

Using the control wheel

Explains how to select items and navigate using the control wheel.

Basic operations

Using the multi-selector

Describes how to manipulate the multi-selector for precise control.

Using the Fn (Function) button (Function menu)

Explains the function menu and how to register frequently used functions.

Basic operations

To adjust settings from the dedicated setting screens

Guides on adjusting settings via dedicated screens after selecting a function.

Basic operations

To change the functions in the function menu (Function Menu Set.)

Provides procedures for changing functions in the function menu.

How to use the Quick Navi screen

Explains how to use the Quick Navi screen for direct control of settings.

Startup guide

Step 1: Charging the battery pack

Provides step-by-step instructions for inserting the battery into the charger and connecting it to power.

Startup guide

Step 2: Inserting the battery pack into the camera

Guides on opening the battery cover, inserting the battery, and closing the cover.

Startup guide

To charge the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera

Explains charging the battery via USB, noting it doesn't charge when the camera is on.

To remove the battery pack

Instructs on how to safely remove the battery pack.

Step 3: Inserting a memory card

Provides instructions on opening the memory card cover and inserting an SD card.

Startup guide

Step 3: Inserting a memory card

Continues instructions on inserting SD cards into slot 1 and changing slots.

Startup guide

To remove the memory card

Instructs on how to remove the memory card.

To record to memory cards in two slots

Explains using both slots simultaneously or for different image types.

Step 4: Attaching a lens

Guides on removing the body cap and rear lens cap.

Startup guide

Step 4: Attaching a lens

Instructs on mounting the lens by aligning index marks and turning until it clicks.

Startup guide

To remove the lens

Explains how to remove the lens by pressing the release button and turning.

Compatible lenses

Startup guide

Step 5: Setting the language and the clock

Guides on setting the language, geographic location, and date/time.

Startup guide

Step 5: Setting the language and the clock

Continues steps for setting other items and selecting Enter.

Step 6: Shooting images in auto mode

Guides on setting the mode dial to AUTO and taking a photo.

Startup guide

Step 6: Shooting images in auto mode

Continues steps for taking a photo in auto mode.

To shoot movies

Press the MOVIE button to start/stop recording.

To play back images

Press the Playback button and select image using control wheel.

To delete displayed image

Press Delete button, select Delete, and press control wheel center.

To shoot images in various shooting modes

Set mode dial based on subject or desired functions.

Shooting

Focusing

Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject.

Focus Mode

Explains different focus modes: AF-S, AF-A, AF-C, DMF, MF.

Shooting

Focusing

Explains focus indicators and subjects difficult for autofocus.

Shooting

Autofocus

Selects the focusing area. Explains Wide, Zone, Center, Flexible Spot, Expand Flexible Spot, Tracking.

Shooting

Autofocus

Provides examples of focusing frame display for different areas.

Shooting

Autofocus

Explains how to move the focus area and temporarily track subjects.

Manual Focus

Direct manual focus (DMF)

Continuous shooting

Displaying continuous shooting remaining time indicator (Cont. Shoot. Length)

Using touch function

Touch Operation

Sets whether to activate or not the touch operation of the monitor.

Touch Panel/Pad

Selects touch panel or touch pad operations for monitor or viewfinder shooting.

Using touch function

Touch Focus

Uses touch operations to specify focus position when Focus Area is not Flexible Spot or Tracking.

Specifying the position where you want to focus in the still image mode

Specifies focus position using touch operations, then presses shutter button halfway.

Using touch function

Specifying the position where you want to focus in the movie recording mode (spot focus)

Focuses on the touched subject; spot focus unavailable with viewfinder shooting.

Touch Tracking

Uses touch operations to select a subject to track in still image and movie modes.

Using touch function

Touch Tracking

Describes touching the subject on the monitor to start tracking and pressing the shutter button halfway.

Selecting a still image size/image quality

File Format

Sets the file format for still images: RAW, RAW & JPEG, JPEG.

JPEG Quality

Selects JPEG quality when File Format is RAW & JPEG or JPEG.

Selecting a still image size/image quality

JPEG Image Size

Explains how image size affects detail and number of images recorded.

Selecting a still image size/image quality

APS-C/Super 35mm

Sets recording size to APS-C or Super 35mm equivalent for stills/movies.

Shooting movies

Changing settings for movie recording - File Format

Selects the movie file format: XAVC S 4K, XAVC S HD, AVCHD.

Shooting movies

Changing settings for movie recording - Record Setting

Selects frame rate and bit-rate for movie recording.

Shooting movies

Changing settings for movie recording - Record Setting

Lists record settings and bit-rates for XAVC S HD and AVCHD formats.

Shooting movies

Changing settings for movie recording - Record Setting

Provides notes on file size limits, angle of view changes, and unavailable settings.

Using network functions

Using the Wi-Fi/One-touch (NFC)/Bluetooth functions

Lists operations possible with Wi-Fi, NFC, and Bluetooth functions.

Installing Imaging Edge Mobile

Explains the requirement for Imaging Edge Mobile to connect camera and smartphone.

Using network functions

Recording location information to captured images

Explains obtaining and recording location info from smartphone using Imaging Edge Mobile.

Transferring images to the FTP server

Explains using Wi-Fi to transfer images to an FTP server.

Connecting the camera to a wireless access point

Using a computer

Connecting the camera to a computer

Provides steps for connecting the camera to a computer via USB cable.

Using a computer

Disconnecting the camera from the computer

Explains how to safely disconnect the camera from the computer.

Introduction to computer software

MENU items/List of icons

Using MENU items

Explains how to change settings, execute functions, and navigate the MENU system.

MENU items/List of icons

List of MENU items - (Camera Settings 1) - Red tab

Lists menu items in Camera Settings 1, covering Quality/Image Size and Shoot Mode/Drive.

MENU items/List of icons

List of MENU items - AF

Lists AF-related menu items including Focus Mode and Focus Area.

MENU items/List of icons

List of MENU items - AF

Continues listing AF menu items like AF Illuminator and Face/Eye AF Set.

MENU items/List of icons

List of MENU items - Exposure

Lists Exposure control menu items including Exposure Comp. and ISO Setting.

MENU items/List of icons

List of MENU items - Flash

Lists Flash settings menu items like Flash Mode and Flash Comp.

List of MENU items - Color/WB/Img. Processing

Lists Color/WB/Image Processing menu items like White Balance and DRO.

MENU items/List of icons

List of MENU items - Creative Style

Lists menu items for Creative Style, Picture Effect, and Focus Assist.

MENU items/List of icons

List of MENU items - (Camera Settings 2) - Purple tab

Lists Movie settings menu items like Exposure Mode and File Format.

MENU items/List of icons

List of MENU items - Movie

Continues listing movie settings like Auto Slow Shutter and Marker Display.

MENU items/List of icons

List of MENU items - Zoom

Lists menu items for zoom control like Zoom and Zoom Ring Rotate.

List of MENU items - Display/Auto Review

Lists display settings like DISP Button and FINDER/MONITOR.

MENU items/List of icons

List of MENU items - Auto Review

Lists custom operation items like Custom Key and My Dial Settings.

MENU items/List of icons

List of MENU items - (Network) - Green tab

Lists network settings like Send to Smartphone Func. and Wi-Fi Settings.

MENU items/List of icons

List of MENU items - Bluetooth Settings

Lists Bluetooth settings and network reset options.

List of MENU items - (Playback) - Blue tab

Lists playback options like Protect, Rotate, and Delete.

MENU items/List of icons

List of MENU items - Specify Printing

Lists playback options like Copy, Photo Capture, and Enlarge Image.

MENU items/List of icons

List of MENU items - (Setup) - Yellow tab

Lists setup options like Monitor Brightness and Display Quality.

MENU items/List of icons

List of MENU items - Touch Panel/Pad

Lists touch function settings like Touch Operation and 4K Output Select.

MENU items/List of icons

List of MENU items - Area Setting

Lists memory card management settings like Format and Rec. Media Settings.

MENU items/List of icons

List of MENU items - (My Menu) - Gray tab

Explains how to add, sort, delete, and display items in My Menu.

List of icons on the monitor

Icons on the shooting screen

Illustrates icons on the shooting screen in Monitor mode and Viewfinder mode.

List of icons on the monitor

Icons on the shooting screen

Lists various icons related to image size, file format, and proxy recording.

List of icons on the monitor

Icons on the shooting screen

Lists icons for shooting settings like Drive Mode, Flash Mode, and White Balance.

List of icons on the monitor

Icons on the shooting screen

Lists icons for Creative Style, Picture Effect, and Focus Assist.

List of icons on the monitor

Icons on the playback screen

Illustrates icons on the playback screen for single image display and histogram display.

List of icons on the monitor

Icons on the playback screen

Lists playback options like basic information, camera settings, shooting settings, and image information.

About this product

Specifications - Battery life and number of recordable images

Provides estimates for battery life and recordable images based on CIPA standards.

About this product

Memory cards that can be used

Lists supported memory cards for different recording formats like Still Image, AVCHD, and XAVC S.

About this product

Number of recordable images

Shows approximate number of images recordable on a memory card based on JPEG quality and file format.

About this product

Recordable movie times

Provides approximate total recording times for movies based on file format and memory card.

About this product

Recordable movie times

Notes on continuous movie recording, including temperature effects on recording time.

About this product

Recordable movie times

Continues notes on continuous movie recording regarding temperature and file limits.

Specifications

Camera - [System]

Details camera type and lens mount.

Camera - [Image sensor]

Provides image sensor format, effective pixels, and total pixels.

Camera - [Auto focus system]

Details the detection system and sensitivity range for autofocus.

Camera - [Electronic viewfinder]

Specifies viewfinder type, dot count, magnification, eye point, and diopter adjustment.

Specifications

Camera - [Exposure control]

Details metering method, metering range, and ISO sensitivity.

Camera - [Shutter]

Specifies shutter type and speed range for still images and movies.

Camera - [Recording format]

Details file formats for JPEG, RAW, XAVC S, and AVCHD.

Specifications

Camera - [Recording media]

Specifies memory card slots and compatibility (UHS-I and UHS-II).

Camera - [Input/output terminals]

Lists terminals like USB Type-C, Multi/Micro USB, HDMI, microphone, headphones, and flash sync.

Camera - [General]

Provides general specifications like rated input, operating temperature, and dimensions.

Camera - [Wireless LAN]

Details wireless LAN specifications: supported format, frequency band, security, and connection method.

Specifications

Camera - [NFC]

Specifies NFC tag type.

Camera - [Bluetooth communications]

Details Bluetooth standard and frequency band.

Battery charger BC-QZ1

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100

On image data compatibility

Trademarks

About software, that applies GNU GPL/LGPL

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