SONY ILCE-7M4 Alpha 7 IV Full Frame Mirrorless Camera User Guide

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
E-mount
Startup Guide

ILCE-7M4 Alpha 7 IV Full Frame Mirrorless Camera

ILCE-7M4
We use environmentally conscious packaging materials
Environmentally conscious packaging materials were used for the camera and supplied accessories.
Note the following due to the characteristics of the packaging materials.

• Powder, etc. from the packaging materials may adhere to the camera or supplied accessories. In this case, remove it with a commercially available blower or cleaning paper before use.
• The packaging materials will deteriorate with continuous use. Be careful when carrying the product by the packaging.

About the manual for this camera

“Help Guide” (Web manual)
https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/2110/h_zz/
ILCE-7M4 Help Guide

This guide describes the necessary preparations to start using the product, basic operations, etc. For details, refer to the “Help Guide” (web manual).

Preparations

Checking the supplied items
The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.

• Came a (1)

• AC Adaptor (1)
  The type of the AC Adaptor may differ depending on the country/region.

• Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (supplied in some countries/regions)

• Multiple power cords may be supplied with this equipment. Use the appropriate one that matches your country/region. See “Notes on use.”

  • Rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100 (1)
  • USB Type-C® cable (1)
  • Shoulder strap (1)
  • Body cap (1) (attached to the camera)
  • Shoe cap (1) (attached to the camera)
  • Eyepiece cup (1) (attached to the camera)
  • Startup Guide (this manual) (1)
  • Reference Guide (1)

Charging the battery pack

1. Insert the battery pack into the camera.
   • Open the battery cover, and then insert the battery pack while pressing the lock lever.

2. Turn the power off.
   • If the camera is turned on, the battery pack will not be charged.

3. Connect the camera with the battery pack inserted to the AC Adaptor (supplied) using the USB cable (supplied), and connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket).
   • The charge lamp will light up when charging starts. When the charge lamp turns off, charging is completed.

Inserting a memory card into the camera
You can use Express Type A memory cards and SD memory cards with this camera.
Slot 1 supports Express Type A memory cards and SD memory cards. Slot 2 supports SD memory cards only.

Open the memory card cover. Then, insert the memory card into Slot 1.

• In the default settings, images are recorded on the memory card in Slot 1.
• You can change which memory card slot to use by selecting MENU →   (Shooting) →  [Media] →  [  Rec. Media Settings] →  [ Recording Media] or [ Recording Media].
• Insert a CF express Type A memory card with the label facing the monitor, and an SD memory card with the terminal facing the monitor. Insert the card until it clicks into place.

Hint

•  When you use a memory card with the camera for the first time, it is recommended that you format the card on the camera for more stable performance of the memory card.

Attaching a lens

1. Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear lens cap from the rear of the lens.
2. Mount the lens by aligning the two white index marks (mounting indexes) on the lens and camera.
3. While pushing the lens lightly toward the camera, turn the lens slowly in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into the locked position.

Setting the language and the clock

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

2. Select the desired language and then press the center of the control wheel.

3. Make sure that [Enter] is selected on the area/date/time confirmation screen, and then press the center of the control wheel.

4. Select the desired geographic location, set [Daylight Savings], and then press the center.
   • [Daylight Savings] can be switched on/off using the top/bottom of the control wheel.

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

6. Set the date and time (hour/minute/second), and press the center.
   • To set the date and time or geographic location again at a later point, select MENU →  (Setup) →  [Area/Date] →  [Area/Date/Time Setting].

Shooting

Shooting still images

1. Set the Still/Movie/S&Q dial to (Still) to select the still image shooting mode.
2. Turn the mode dial and select the desired shooting mode.
3. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.
4. Press the shutter button all the way down.

Shooting movies

1. Set the Still/Movie/S&Q dial to  (Movie) to select the movie recording mode.
2. Turn the mode dial and select the desired shooting mode.
3. Press the MOVIE (Movie) button to start recording.
4. Press the MOVIE (Movie) button again to stop recording.

Hint

•  The start/stop movie recording function is assigned to the MOVIE (Movie) button in the default settings. Even without switching shooting modes in Step 1, you can start movie recording from still image shooting mode by pressing the MOVIE (Movie) button.

Preparing to use the smartphone application

By connecting the camera to a smartphone using the smartphone application Imaging Edge Mobile, you can transfer images to the smartphone and view images stored on the camera on the smartphone.
Install Imaging Edge Mobile from the following support page.

https://www.sony.net/iem/

Connecting the camera to a smartphone
To use Imaging Edge Mobile, you need to pair the camera with your smartphone.
Follow the steps below to perform pairing.

1. On the camera, select MENU→ (Network) → [Smartphone Connect] → [Smartphone Regis.].

2. Following the instructions on the screen, set [Bluetooth Function] to [On].
   The pairing screen will appear.
   • If [Bluetooth Function] is already set correctly, the pairing screen will be displayed immediately.

3. Launch Imaging Edge Mobile on your smartphone and follow the onscreen instructions to perform pairing.
   For details on the pairing method, refer to the following Help Guide (Web manual) URL:

https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/2110_pairing/h_zz/

Note

• The operation method and screen display of the application may change without notice due to future version upgrades.
• If you performed pairing after setting the date and time, you do not need to perform this step.

Notes on use

Refer to “Precautions“ in the “Help Guide” as well.
Notes on handling the product

• This camera is designed to be dust-and moisture-resistant, but is not waterproof or dust-proof.
• Do not leave the lens or the viewfinder exposed to a strong light source such as sunlight. Because of the lens’s condensing function, doing so may cause smoke, fire, or a malfunction inside the camera body or the lens. If you have to leave the camera exposed to a light source such as sunlight, attach the lens cap to the lens.
• If sunlight or other strong light enters the camera through the lens, it may focus inside the camera and cause smoke or fire. Attach the lens cap when storing the camera. When shooting with backlighting, keep the sun sufficiently far away from the angle of view. Even if it is slightly away from the angle of view, smoke or fire may still occur.
• Do not directly expose the lens to beams such as laser beams. That may damage the image sensor and cause the camera to malfunction.
• Do not look at sunlight or a strong light source through the lens when it is detached. This may result in unrecoverable damage to the eyes or cause a malfunction.
• This camera (including accessories) has magnet(s) which may interfere with pacemakers, programmable shunt valves for hydrocephalus treatment, or other medical devices. Do not place this camera close to persons who use such medical devices. Consult your doctor before using this camera if you use any such medical device.
• Increase the volume gradually. Sudden loud noises can damage your ears. Be especially careful when listening to headphones.
• Do not leave the camera, the supplied accessories, or memory cards within the reach of infants. They may be accidentally swallowed. If this occurs, consult a doctor immediately.

Notes on the monitor and electronic viewfinder

• The monitor and electronic viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, and over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some small black dots and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the monitor and electronic viewfinder. These are imperfections due to the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded images in any way.
• When shooting with the viewfinder, you may experience symptoms such as eyestrain, fatigue, motion sickness, or nausea. We recommend that you take a break at regular intervals when you are shooting with the viewfinder.
• If the monitor or electronic viewfinder is damaged, stop using the camera immediately. The damaged parts may harm your hands, face, etc.

Notes on continuous shooting
During continuous shooting, the monitor or viewfinder may flash between the shooting screen and a black screen. If you keep watching the screen in this situation, you may experience uncomfortable symptoms such as feeling of wellness. If you experience uncomfortable symptoms, stop using the camera, and consult your doctor as necessary.
Notes on recording for long periods of time or recording 4K movies

• The camera body and battery may become warm with use – this is normal.
• If the same part of your skin touches the camera for a long period of time while using the camera, even if the camera does not feel hot to you, it may cause symptoms of a lowtemperature burn such as redness or blistering. Pay special attention in the following
  situations and use a tripod, etc.
  – When using the camera in a high temperature environment
  – When someone with poor circulation or impaired skin sensation uses the camera
  – When using the camera with [Auto Power OFF Temp.] set to [High]

Notes on using memory cards

• When recording is finished, the memory card may become hot. This is not a malfunction.
• If (overheating warning icon) is displayed on the monitor, do not remove the memory card from the camera right away. Instead, wait for a while after turning off the camera, and then remove the memory card. If you touch the memory card while it is hot, you may drop it and the memory card may be damaged. Be careful when removing the memory card.

Notes on using a tripod
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.
Sony lenses/accessories
Using this unit with products from other manufacturers may affect its performance, leading to accidents or malfunction.
Warning on copyrights
Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.
Notes on location information
If you upload and share an image tagged with a location, you may accidentally reveal the information to a third party. To prevent third parties from obtaining your location information, turn off [Location Information Linkage] under [Setup] in Imaging Edge Mobile before shooting images.
Notes on discarding or transferring this product to others
Before discarding or transferring this product to others, be sure to perform the following operation to protect private information.

• Select [Setting Reset]→  [Initialize].

Notes on discarding or transferring a memory card to others
Executing [Format] or [Delete] on the camera or a computer may not completely delete the data on the memory card. Before transferring a memory card to others, we recommend that you delete the data completely using data deletion software. When discarding a memory card, we recommend that you physically destroy it.
Note on network functions
When you use network functions, unintended third parties on the network may access the camera, depending on the usage environment. For example, unauthorized access to the camera may occur in network environments to which another network device is connected or can connect without permission. Sony bears no responsibility for any loss or damage caused by connecting to such network environments.
Note on the 5 GHz band for wireless LAN
When using the wireless LAN function outdoors, set the band to 2.4 GHz by following the procedure below. (WW734234 only)

• MENU → (Network) →  [Wi-Fi] →  [Wi-Fi Frequency Band]

How to turn off wireless network functions (Wi-Fi, etc.) temporarily
When you board an airplane, etc., you can turn off all wireless network functions temporarily using [Airplane Mode].
Power Cord
Multiple power cords may be supplied with this equipment. Use the appropriate one that matches your country/region.
For the customers in the UK, Ireland, Malta, Cyprus and Saudi Arabia
Use the power cord (A).
For safety reasons, the power cord (B) is not intended for above countries/regions and shall therefore not be used there.
For the customers in other EU countries/regions Use the power cord (B).

For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that is deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption rate (SAR).
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS-102 of the ISED radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.
For Customers in the U.S.A.
For question regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-800-222SONY (7669).
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name : SONY
Model : WW734234
Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc.
Address : 16535 Via Epsilon, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone Number : 858-942-2230
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Important note on use of 5 GHz wireless LAN
Compliance with FCC requirement 15.407(c)
Data transmission is always initiated by software, which is the passed down through the MAC, through the digital and analog baseband, and finally to the RF chip. Several special packets are initiated by the MAC. These are the only ways the digital baseband portion will turn on the RF transmitter, which it then turns off at the end of the packet. Therefore, the transmitter will be on only while one of the aforementioned packets is being transmitted. In other words, this device automatically discontinue transmission in case of either absence of information to transmit or operational failure.
Frequency Tolerance: ±20 ppm
For Customers in Canada
5 150-5 350 MHz band is restricted to indoor operation only.
High-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5 2505 350 MHz and 5 650-5 850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.
For Customers in Europe
For this radio equipment the following restrictions on putting into service or of requirements for authorization of use apply in AT/BE/BG/CY/CZ/DK/EE/FI/FR/DE/EL/HU/IE/IT/LV/LT/LU/MT/NL/ PL/PT/RO/SK/SI/ES/SE/UK/UK(NI)/HR/IS/LI/NO/CH/AL/BA/MK/MD/RS/ME/XK/TR: 5 150 – 5 350 MHz band is restricted to indoor operations only.

Hereby, Sony Corporation declares that this equipment is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://compliance.sony.eu
Hereby, Sony Corporation declares that this equipment is in compliance with the UK relevant statutory requirements.
The full text of the declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://compliance.sony.co.uk
For Customers in Indonesia

For customers who purchased their camera from a store in Japan that caters to tourists
Note
Some certification marks for standards supported by the camera can be confirmed on the screen of the camera.
Select MENU →   (Setup) →  [Setup Option] →  [Certification Logo].

Specifications

Camera
[System]
Camera Type:
Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
Lens: Sony E-mount lens
[Image sensor]
Image format: 35 mm full frame (35.9 mm × 23.9 mm), CMOS image sensor
Effective pixel number of camera:
Approx. 33 000 000 pixels
Total pixel number of camera:
Approx. 34 100 000 pixels
[Electronic Viewfinder]
Type: 1.3 cm (0.5 type)
Electronic Viewfinder
[Monitor]
7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive, touch panel
[General] Rated input: 7.2 V ** , 3.8 W
Operating temperature: 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)
Storage temperature: –20 to 55 °C (–4 to 131 °F)
Dimensions (W/H/D) (Approx.): 131.3 × 96.4 × 79.8 mm 131.3 × 96.4 × 69.7 mm (from grip to monitor)
5 1/4 × 3 7/8 × 3 1/4 in.
5 1/4 × 3 7/8 × 2 3/4 in.
(from grip to monitor)
Mass (Approx.): 658 g (1 lb 7.3 oz) (including battery pack, SD Card)
[Wireless LAN]
WW734234 (see name plate on the bottom of camera)
Supported format: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Frequency band: 2.4 GHz/5 GHz
Security: WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK/WPA3-SAE
Connection method: Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)/Manual
Access method: Infrastructure mode WW454361 (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/WPA3-SAE
Connection method: Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)/Manual
Access method: Infrastructure mode
AC Adaptor
AC-UUD12/AC-UUE12/AC-UUE12 T
Rated input: 100 – 240 V ** , 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A
Rated output: 5 V **, 1.5 A
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100
Rated voltage: 7.2 V **
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Trademarks

• XAVC S and are trademarks of Sony Group Corporation.
• XAVC HS and are trademarks of Sony Group Corporation.
• USB Type-C® and USB-C® are registered trademarks of USB Implementers Forum.
• Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi logo and Wi-Fi Protected Setup are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Group Corporation and its subsidiaries is under license.
• QR Code is a 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, the ™ or ® marks may not be used in all cases in this manual.

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References

• EU Declaration of Conformity | Sony Ireland
• Help Guide | Top
• Help Guide | Top
• Imaging Edge Mobile | Image transferring application | Creators' Cloud

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