Sony Alpha NEX-7

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Model Name:	Sony Alpha NEX-7
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Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website Sony Alpha NEX-7
General
Model Number:	NEX-7
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$1349.99
Street Price:	$1013.16
Date Available:	2011-11-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	19.8 oz (560 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	Yes
Size:	4.7 x 2.6 x 1.7 in. (120 x 67 x 43 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Total Megapixels:	24.7
Effective Megapixels:	24.3
Sensor Format:	APS-C
Sensor Size (dia.):	1.11"
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor-shift Stabilized:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 3376 (20.3 MP, 16:9), 4240 x 2832 (12.0 MP, Other), 4240 x 2400 (10.2 MP, Other), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, Other), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO (3D), RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Video Capture
Movie Mode:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080, 1440x1080, 640x480
Movie Frame Rate:	60p/28Mbps/PS or 60i/24Mbps/FX or 60i/17Mbps/FH or 24p/24Mbps/FX or 24p/17Mbps/FH, 30p/12Mbps, 30p/3Mbps
Movie Audio:	Yes
Movie File Format:	AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC
Optics
Lens Mount:	Sony E-mount
Kit Lens:	Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 83 mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 34 (T)
Normal Focus Range:	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Optical Image Stablization:	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 10x Precision digital zoom
Filter Thread:	49mm
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot, Object Tracking, Face Detection
Face Detection:	Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Electronic Viewfinder
Electronic Viewfinder:	Yes
Electronic Viewfinder Type:	EVF type; 1.3cm (0.5") 2,359K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.09x mag., 23mm eyepoint, -4 to +1 diopter
Display
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	921,600 dots (307,200 px)
OLED Screen:	No
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating LCD:	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:	16.7x
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000.
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm white/Cool white/Day white/Daylight), Flash, C. Temp 2500 to 9900K, C Filter G7 to M7 (15-step), Custom, AWB micro adjustment
Shutter Speed Range:	30 - 1/4000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDR, Sweep Panorama (2D/3D)
Self Timer:	2 , 10, 10 (3 or 5 frames) seconds
Time Lapse:
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	6 m / 20 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent
Max Flash Sync:	1/160
Flash Exp Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot shoe
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC
Memory Included (MB):
File System:
DCF Compliant:	Yes
Connectivity
Composite Video Out:	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable:	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI
Built-In Wi-fi:
Computer/Printer:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional Wireless
Other Connection:	Type-C HDMI Mini Connector (BRAVIA Sync, PhotoTV HD), 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NP-FW50
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	430
Software
Included Software:	Software CD-ROM (includes Picture Motion Browser, Image Data Converter 4)
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.5 +); PMB is Windows only
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	3", 921K-dot, Tilting LCD, Optional XGA OLED TruFinder EVF, 1080p60 AVCHD 2.0 Videos, 10fps Full-res Burst Mode, Sweep Panorama, Hand-held Twilight, Anti-Motion Blur, Auto HDR, DRO, Level Gauge, SD/MS Duo Media Support, Built-in Flash, Flash Hot-shoe.

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