Sony ILCE-7

MPN: ILCE7B.CE  |  EAN: 4056572580637  |  Model: ILCE-7

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Sony ILCE-7 - ILCE7B.CE Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Mirrorless Camera
Outstanding
Intermediate Skill Level (Photo)
Very Good
Basic Skill Level (Video)
Outstanding
Intermediate Skill Level (Video)
Very Good
Basic Skill Level (Photo)
Very Good
Wildlife Photography
Outstanding
Astronomy Photography
Outstanding
Landscape Photography
Outstanding
Everyday Life Photography
Outstanding
Event Videos
Just Right
High FPS Videos
Outstanding
Events Photography
Outstanding
Home Videos
Outstanding
Sports Photography
Outstanding
Film Making
Just Right
Underwater Photography
Outstanding
Low-light Videos
Outstanding
Travel
Outstanding
Dust-proof
Outstanding
WiFi Connectivity
Outstanding
Regular Looks
Outstanding
Bluetooth Connectivity
Outstanding
Camera Body Only
Outstanding

Kind of Camera

The Mirror-less Camera is a very good option for taking those shots with a professional flair. The ability to change lenses and tweak a variety of photo settings can be quite powerful. 

Photography Skillset

Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Sony ILCE-7 camera would suit you adequately.

For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the ILCE-7 is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 117 "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with.

Video skill level

Just a beginner - Whether you're just starting to develop some expertise or you only record videos from time to time, then the Sony ILCE-7 will satisfy your needs..

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Video Scenarios

Recording every moment of the day's events is precious and this device certainly delivers. 

Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Sony ILCE-7 is a great companion to have.

Capture the drama - This Sony camera is is good partner for your craft. Filming in different situations  requires a really good Image sensor and this camera packs one that measures at 35.8 x 23.9 mm mm which works very well for your needs. 

Other Video needs

If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60FPS at 1080p resolutions.

Low light recording can be tricky, however this camera has got what it takes to help you through that. This is because its minimum aperture number combined with it's maximum ISO sensitivity can produce crispy images with minimal noise.

Photo Scenarios

Whether its a simple photo of a star constellation or advanced shot of planet trails, you'll need a camera that supports a RAW file setting and the ability change lens to suit you situation. Fortunately, the Sony ILCE-7 actually has both capabilities.

If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the ILCE-7 is an easy recommendation for this.

Actions shots are for more engaging than people posing for a photograph at events. The Sony ILCE-7 comes with Auto Focus Tracking which helps ensure people in motion still look sharp in your photos.

The thrilling action of sports is filled with magical moments that shouldn't be missed. Which is why by taking the ILCE-7 for those games, you'll have a camera that can effectively track subjects in frame while they are in motion.

Taking photos while underwater is a lot of fun. You'll be able to bathe the subject of your photograph with the colours and hues only found when taking shots in an aquatic environment.

Whether on holiday or exploring new places, this camera from Sony is a great choice. Taking photos of what's around you - near and far - with the ILCE-7 is a breeze.

From ants to zebras, a camera for nature's mosaic needs to have a great image sensor which is why the 35.8 x 23.9 mm (mm) that comes with this model works well for this scenario. It comes with a Continuous Shooting Mode allowing you to take successive shots rapidly. 

If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Sony has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. In addition, this model has the ability to select what parts of your frame you would like to focus on before you take the shot.

Other considerations

Sometimes carrying cables about just so you can move your photos across the devices can be a pain. Good thing this particular model comes with Wi-Fi.

Since this camera is certified as dust-proof, it does gives it at an added advantage over regular cameras. This way you can be rest assured the ILCE-7 will cater for your outdoor needs.

Style

It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way.

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Technical Specifications

Sony ILCE-7 - ILCE7B.CE Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Camera Type Mirrorless
Dustproof Yes
Product Colour Black
Camera
Aperture Priority AE Yes
Direct Printing Yes
Image Formats Supported JPEG, MPF, RAW
Orientation Sensor Yes
Panorama Mode Yes
Photo Effects 1
Playback Modes Slideshow
Scene Modes Anti-Motion Blur, Hand-held Twilight, Landscape, Macro, Night portrait, Night scene, Portrait, Sports action, Sunset
Scene Modes Present Yes
Self-timer Delay 3 s
Shooting Modes Aperture priority, Auto, Manual, Movie, Program, Scene, Sensitivity priority, Shutter priority
White Balance Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Underwater
Flash
External Flash Connector Yes
Flash Exposure Compensation Yes
Flash Exposure Correction ±3EV (1/2, 1/3, 1 EV step)
Flash Metering Modes Wireless triggering
Flash Modes Auto, Fill-in, Flash off, Flash on, Hi-speed sync, Pre-flash, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash Sync-speed 1/250 s
Flash Type TTL
Pre-flash Yes
Shoe Mounting Point Yes
Focusing
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus (AF) Points 117
Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection 1
Auto Focusing (AF) Modes Centre weighted Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Flexible Spot Auto Focus
Face Detection Yes
Focus TTL
Focus Adjustment Auto/Manual
Manual Focus Yes
Normal Focusing Range 0.3 - 3 m
Tracking Focus 1
Light Exposure
Auto Exposure (AE) Lock Yes
ISO Sensitivity 50, 25600
ISO Sensitivity (max) 25600
ISO Sensitivity (min) 50
Light Exposure Control Program AE
Light Exposure Correction ± 3 EV (1/2 EV; 1/3EV step)
Light Exposure Modes Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
Light Metering Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
Manual Exposure Yes
Shutter
Camera Shutter Speed 30 - 1/8000 s
Continuous Shooting Mode Yes
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed 1/8000 s
Shutter Priority AE Yes
Shutter Speed (photo) 30 - 1/8000 s
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed 30 s
Video
Camcorder Media Type Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Full HD Yes
HD Type Full HD
Maximum Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Motion JPEG Frame Rate 30 fps
Resolution At Capture Speed 1280x720@30fps, 1440x1080@25fps, 1920x1080@25fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@50fps, 1920x1080@60fps, 1920x810@24fps
Supported Aspect Ratios 3:2
Video Formats Supported AVC, AVCHD, H.264, MP4, MPEG4
Video Recording Yes
Video Resolutions 640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Audio
Audio Formats Supported AC3, MPEG-4 AAC-LC
Audio Noise Reduction Yes
Audio System Dolby Digital
Built-in Microphone Yes
Built-in Speaker(s) Yes
Headphone Output Type 3.5
Headphone Outputs 1
Microphone In Yes
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Lens System
Digital Zoom 8 x
Interchangeable Lens Present 1
Lens Mount Interface Sony E
Mounting Type Bayonet
Storage
Compatible Memory Cards MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG Duo, MS XC-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display
Built-in Display Yes
Display LCD
Display Diagonal 3
Display Resolution (numeric) 921600 pixels
Field Of View 100 %
Flip-out Screen Yes
Touchscreen Yes
Vari-angle LCD Display Yes
Viewfinder
Diopter Adjustment (D-D) -4.0 to +3.0
Diopter Correction Yes
Electronic Viewfinder Yes
Magnification 0.71 x
Viewfinder Screen Size 0.5 "
Viewfinder Type Electronic
Sensor
Image Sensor Size (W X H) 35.8 x 23.9 mm
Megapixel 24.3 MP
Sensor Format Full-frame
Sensor Type CMOS
Total Megapixels 24.7 MP
Technical Details
Self-timer Yes
Other Features
Aspect Ratio 3:2
Ports & Interfaces
DC-in Jack Yes
HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity 1
HDMI Connector Type D
HDMI Ports Quantity Yes
USB 2.0 Connectors 1
USB Version 2.0
Battery
Battery Life (CIPA Standard) 340 shots
Battery Type NP-FW50
Power Source Type AC, Battery
Networking
Near Field Communication (NFC) Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Packaging Content
AC Adapter Included Yes
Batteries Included Yes
Cables Included DC, Micro-USB
Shoulder Strap Yes
Wrist Strap Included Yes
Certificates
Certification CE
Weight & Dimensions
Depth 48.2 mm
Height 94.4 mm
Weight 416 g
Weight (including Battery) 474 g
Width 126.9 mm
System Requirements
Mac Operating Systems Supported Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
Windows Operating Systems Supported Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ult
Picture Quality
Maximum Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels
Still Image Resolution(s) 3936 x 2624, 3008 x 2000, 1968 x 1312
Memory
Memory Slots 1