SONY a7CR Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera User Guide

E-mount
ILCE-7CR

a7CR Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera

“Help Guide” (Web manual)
Refer to “Help Guide” for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera.

https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/2370/h_zz/

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera/Startup Guide
About the “Help Guide”

https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/2370/h_zz/?cid=qr0im020

For detailed instructions on using the camera, refer to the “Help Guide” (web manual). https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/2370/h_zz/

Preparations

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

• Camera (1)
• Rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100 (1)
• Shoulder strap (1)
• Grip Extension (1)
• Body cap (1) (attached to the camera)| • Shoe cap (1) (attached to the camera)
• Startup Guide (this manual) (1)
• Reference Guide (1)
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Inserting the battery pack (supplied)/memory card (sold separately) into the camera
Open the battery cover and the memory card cover, insert the battery/memory card, and close the covers.This camera is compatible with SD memory cards.
When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time, format the card using the camera in order to stabilize the performance of the memory card.

Charging the battery pack

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

2. Using a commercially available
   USB Type-C cable, connect the USB Type-C terminal on the camera to an external power source, such as a commercially available USB AC adapter or mobile battery.
   • The charge lamp will light up when charging starts. When the charge lamp turns off, charging is completed.

This camera is compatible with USB-PD (USB Power Delivery).
When a device compatible with USB-PD is connected to the camera, fast charging is possible. We recommend using a USB-PD device that is compatible with an output of 9 V/3 A or 9 V/2 A.

Attaching a lens

1. Mount the lens by aligning the two white index marks (mounting indexes) on the lens and camera.
2. 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.

Performing initial setup for the camera
By establishing a Bluetooth connection (pairing) between the camera and a smartphone, you can perform initial camera setup such as date and time settings from the smartphone. Install the dedicated application on your smartphone in advance, and then follow steps 1  to 4 under “Procedures for initial camera setup.”

I nstalling the dedicated smartphone application

https://www.sony.net/ca/?s_tc_caqr=from_manual

Install the application from the following website. Also, update to the latest version of the dedicated application. The specifications of the dedicated application may change without notice.
https://www.sony.net/ca/

Procedures for initial camera setup

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.
   • The privacy notice screen will appear. Read the privacy notice regarding biometrics by opening the link using your smartphone, etc.

3. Press the center of the control wheel.

4. Follow the instructions on the camera screen to connect the camera with your smartphone and perform the initial setup.
   • You can also configure or change the initial settings later from the MENU of the camera.

Pairing the camera with your smartphone later (Smartphone Connection)

https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/2370_pairing/h_zz/?cid=qr0im020

For details on the connection method, refer to the following Help Guide URL: https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/2370_pairing/h_zz/

Shooting still images

1. Turn and set the Still/Movie/S&Q dial to (Still).
2. Select the desired shooting mode by turning the mode dial.
3. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.
4. Press the shutter button all the way down.

Using the Grip Extension (supplied)

Greater holding ability can be achieved by attaching the Grip Extension to the camera.

1. Align the locating pin on the Grip Extension with the locating pin hole on the bottom of the camera.
2. Turn and fasten the camera fixing screw while pushing it into the tripod screw hole on the camera.

Be careful not to get your fingers caught when attaching the Grip Extension or when returning the battery replacement cover on the Grip Extension to its original position. For detailed instructions on using the Grip Extension, refer to the “Help Guide.”

Notes on use

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

• 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 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.

• When shooting with the viewfinderyou 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.

• When shooting still images continuously, 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 unwellness. If
  you experience uncomfortable symptoms, stop using the camera, and consult your doctor as necessary.

• When recording or streaming for long periods of time or recording 4K movies, 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 low-temperature 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]

Sony lenses/accessories
Using this unit with products from other manufacturers may affect its performance, leading to accidents or malfunction.
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. (WW685965 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].

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 1-800-222-SONY (7669) . Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name : SONY
Model : WW685965
Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc.
Address : 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone Number : 858-942-2230
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 5 250-5 350 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

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://www.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 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.
The power delivered by the charger must be between min 2.5 Watts required by the radio equipment, and max 27 Watts in order to achieve the maximum charging speed.
USB PD fast charging

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,
CMOS image sensor
Effective pixel number of camera:Approx. 61 000 000 pixels
Total pixel number of camera:
Approx. 62 500 000 pixels

[General]
Rated input: 7.2 V **4.0 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.): 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4 mm 124.0 × 71.1 × 58.6 mm (from grip to monitor) 5 × 2 7/8 × 2 1/2 in. 5 × 2 7/8 × 2 3/8 in.
(from grip to monitor)
Mass (Approx.): 515 g (1 lb 2.2 oz) (including battery pack, SD Card)
[Wireless LAN]
WW685965 (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
WW275725 (see name plate on the bottom of camera)
Supported format: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Frequency band: 2.4 GHz
Grip Extension
Dimensions (W/H/D) (Approx.): 124.0 × 23.3 × 57.2 mm (5 × 15/16 × 2 3/8 in.)
Mass (Approx.): 75 g (2.7 oz) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FZ100
Rated voltage: 7.2 V **
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Compatible iPhone/iPad models
iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro,
iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14,
iPhone SE (3rd generation),
iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro,
iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini,
iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 Pro,
iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone SE
(2nd generation), iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11,
iPhone XS Max, iPhone XS, iPhone XR,
iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8,
iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone SE,
iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6s, iPad Air
(3rd, 4th, and 5th generation), iPad
(5th through 10th generation),
iPad mini (6th generation), iPad Pro
12.9-inch (1st through 6th generation),
iPad Pro 11-inch (1st through 4th generation), iPad Pro 10.5-inch,
iPad Pro 9.7-inch, iPad Air 2, iPad mini
(5th generation), iPad mini 4
(As of May 2023)

Trademarks/Licenses

• is a trademark of Sony Group Corporation.
• Apple, iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• 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.

IMPORTANT – Read the End User Software License Agreement before using your Sony product.
Using your product indicates your acceptance of the End User Software License Agreement. The software license agreement between you and Sony is available at the following URL: (https://rd1.sony.net/help/di/el23/h_zz/)

• Use of the Made for Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to connect specifically to the Apple product(s) identified in the badge, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
https://www.sony.net/

https://www.sony.net/Sonyinfo/Support/

©2023 Sony Corporation
Printed in Thailand

Documents / Resources

| SONY a7CR Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera [pdf] User Guide
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References

• UA Declaration of Conformity | Sony Ukraine
• Help Guide | Top
• Help Guide | Top
• Help Guide | Top
• EU Declaration of Conformity | Sony Ireland
• sony.net/ca/
• Поддержка Sony | Sony RU
• Підтримка виробів Sony | Sony UA

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