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p.8 #1Sony A7/A7R Setup
Anyone using 3rd party batteries successfully?
I have two Halcyon batteries that work fine in the NEX-5N. However, using the a7R gives a compatibility errorr message and shuts down. Fortunately, I have 5 OEM batteries.
I have two Halcyon batteries that work fine in the NEX-5N. However, using the a7R gives a compatibility errorr message and shuts down. Fortunately, I have 5 OEM batteries.
Dec 08, 2013 at 07:49 AM
p.8 #2Sony A7/A7R Setup
You're safe, five should be enough for a week in the Amazonas 
Dec 08, 2013 at 07:54 AM
p.8 #3Sony A7/A7R Setup
Was a cd with software provided in the A7 box? I'm seeing people mention a raw converter but I didn't receive any software.
Dec 08, 2013 at 08:41 AM
p.8 #4Sony A7/A7R Setup
wfrank wrote:
Is it just me or has anybody else noticed that while focusing (MF) in magnified view the camera sometimes exits the magnified view by itself? Very annoying.
I don't recall this happening to me. Is it possible that you brushed the shutter release? A tap or a half-press on the fairly numb-feeling shutter release will end magnification mode.
Edit: sorry, already handled, a lot of posts happened in this thread while I was catching up on the forum in general.
Is it just me or has anybody else noticed that while focusing (MF) in magnified view the camera sometimes exits the magnified view by itself? Very annoying.
I don't recall this happening to me. Is it possible that you brushed the shutter release? A tap or a half-press on the fairly numb-feeling shutter release will end magnification mode.
Edit: sorry, already handled, a lot of posts happened in this thread while I was catching up on the forum in general.
Dec 08, 2013 at 09:41 AM
p.8 #5Sony A7/A7R Setup
HansenTsang wrote:
>>Could you be more specific about which settings you are using?<<
I am trying to use the application about using smartphone as a remote. I tried to follow the direction in the manual and my iPhone seemed to have found the camera. Except the camera is on the screen that said connecting but never does.
Here is what works for me:
- make sure you are not in airplane mode
- go to Application tab, and start Smart Remote Control on the camera
- have the iPhone connect to the hotspot the camera shows, using the given password
- when the phone is connected, start the iPhone Playmemories Mobile app
- both now connect to each other, use app
- to end session, press Menu button on camera, and Exit Application
>>Could you be more specific about which settings you are using?<<
I am trying to use the application about using smartphone as a remote. I tried to follow the direction in the manual and my iPhone seemed to have found the camera. Except the camera is on the screen that said connecting but never does.
Here is what works for me:
- make sure you are not in airplane mode
- go to Application tab, and start Smart Remote Control on the camera
- have the iPhone connect to the hotspot the camera shows, using the given password
- when the phone is connected, start the iPhone Playmemories Mobile app
- both now connect to each other, use app
- to end session, press Menu button on camera, and Exit Application
Dec 08, 2013 at 09:48 AM
p.8 #6Sony A7/A7R Setup
The Wasabi batteries (from Amazon) work nicely on the A7r.
rji2goleez wrote:
Anyone using 3rd party batteries successfully?
I have two Halcyon batteries that work fine in the NEX-5N. However, using the a7R gives a compatibility errorr message and shuts down. Fortunately, I have 5 OEM batteries.
rji2goleez wrote:
Anyone using 3rd party batteries successfully?
I have two Halcyon batteries that work fine in the NEX-5N. However, using the a7R gives a compatibility errorr message and shuts down. Fortunately, I have 5 OEM batteries.
Dec 08, 2013 at 10:11 AM
p.8 #7Sony A7/A7R Setup
>>Here is what works for me:
- make sure you are not in airplane mode
- go to Application tab, and start Smart Remote Control on the camera
- have the iPhone connect to the hotspot the camera shows, using the given password
- when the phone is connected, start the iPhone Playmemories Mobile app
- both now connect to each other, use app
- to end session, press Menu button on camera, and Exit Application<<
Thank you. That's how the manual said to do it.
The only issue I have is that the iPhone will connect to the camera but the camera will hangs trying to connect to the iPhone. I am using the password from the camera. I have tried multiple times with new password and connections.
- make sure you are not in airplane mode
- go to Application tab, and start Smart Remote Control on the camera
- have the iPhone connect to the hotspot the camera shows, using the given password
- when the phone is connected, start the iPhone Playmemories Mobile app
- both now connect to each other, use app
- to end session, press Menu button on camera, and Exit Application<<
Thank you. That's how the manual said to do it.
The only issue I have is that the iPhone will connect to the camera but the camera will hangs trying to connect to the iPhone. I am using the password from the camera. I have tried multiple times with new password and connections.
Dec 08, 2013 at 11:03 AM
p.8 #8Sony A7/A7R Setup
For people in the UK/Europe I've found that these batteries from Amazon work well. They will charge in camera and indicate the correct charge level as they are depleted. Supplier says they have been upgraded/re-chipped. At £9.95 each it's no contest. I've also purchased the travel charger which is much faster than charging in camera. Adapters are supplied for Europe, USA and UK but not Australia.
The instruction sheet for the charger appears to be written for an earlier version with LEDs indicating the state of charge, the listed version has a backlit LCD display.
Bob.
The instruction sheet for the charger appears to be written for an earlier version with LEDs indicating the state of charge, the listed version has a backlit LCD display.
Bob.
Dec 08, 2013 at 11:20 AM
p.8 #9Sony A7/A7R Setup
My setup for adapted lens manual focus:
Fn menu:
Upper: Metering Mode, Focus Area, Zebra, Creative Style, Peaking Level, Peaking Color
Lower: not set
Custom Keys:
Control Wheel: ISO (default)
AEL: Focus Magnifier
AF/MF: DRO/Auto HDR
C1: Focus Settings (default)
C2: Application List
C3: Deactivate Monitor
Center: Grid Line
Left: Drive Mode (default)
Right: WB (default)
Down: Monitor Brightness
Fn menu:
Upper: Metering Mode, Focus Area, Zebra, Creative Style, Peaking Level, Peaking Color
Lower: not set
Custom Keys:
Control Wheel: ISO (default)
AEL: Focus Magnifier
AF/MF: DRO/Auto HDR
C1: Focus Settings (default)
C2: Application List
C3: Deactivate Monitor
Center: Grid Line
Left: Drive Mode (default)
Right: WB (default)
Down: Monitor Brightness
Dec 08, 2013 at 11:50 AM
p.8 #10Sony A7/A7R Setup
jaclarkaus wrote:
I use Downloader Pro from BreezeSys which automatically identifies the camera (and in a lot of cases serial numbers in case you have multiple) and allows mapping of file numbers (replace DSC with A7R ...), which is handy as my RX100 also uses DSC
Is there a cheap way to do this?
I have an RX1 with the same naming convention and hope to find some setting in camera to give files a different name to start with.
Couldn't find anything, but I was able to find a free Bulk Rename Utility:
http://www.bulkrenameutility.co.uk/Download.php
Had to spend 5 minutes to figure out how do rename files. Turned out to be very easy and fast to replace DSCxxxx with something else.
Now I have to add one more step to rename files to A7Rxxxx before importing pictures to LR.
Earlier quote
Said that, is there a way to custom name output files (and if so, where)?Is there a cheap way to do this?
I have an RX1 with the same naming convention and hope to find some setting in camera to give files a different name to start with.
Couldn't find anything, but I was able to find a free Bulk Rename Utility:
http://www.bulkrenameutility.co.uk/Download.php
Had to spend 5 minutes to figure out how do rename files. Turned out to be very easy and fast to replace DSCxxxx with something else.
Now I have to add one more step to rename files to A7Rxxxx before importing pictures to LR.
Dec 08, 2013 at 12:16 PM
p.8 #11Sony A7/A7R Setup
HansenTsang wrote:
The only issue I have is that the iPhone will connect to the camera but the camera will hangs trying to connect to the iPhone. I am using the password from the camera. I have tried multiple times with new password and connections.
The camera never says that it has connected. It just sits there, "connecting", until you start the PlayMemories Mobile app on the iPhone, and then it pops into the app. If that doesn't work, then maybe check with another phone, another camera. Maybe there is a problematic component.
The only issue I have is that the iPhone will connect to the camera but the camera will hangs trying to connect to the iPhone. I am using the password from the camera. I have tried multiple times with new password and connections.
The camera never says that it has connected. It just sits there, "connecting", until you start the PlayMemories Mobile app on the iPhone, and then it pops into the app. If that doesn't work, then maybe check with another phone, another camera. Maybe there is a problematic component.
Dec 08, 2013 at 12:19 PM
p.8 #12Sony A7/A7R Setup
Bob Parsons wrote:
At £9.95 each it's no contest.
This review suggests there is a contest.
Battery Pack exploded on first charge, 16 Aug 2012
http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B001NJFLXI
That sort of report is exactly the sort of thing which can be expected of too-cheap cells, packs, and chargers.
The setup thread is probably not a good place for a discussion on the merits of cheap battery packs and chargers, particularly as it's a topic that affects owners of all makes and brands.
At £9.95 each it's no contest.
This review suggests there is a contest.
Battery Pack exploded on first charge, 16 Aug 2012
http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B001NJFLXI
That sort of report is exactly the sort of thing which can be expected of too-cheap cells, packs, and chargers.
The setup thread is probably not a good place for a discussion on the merits of cheap battery packs and chargers, particularly as it's a topic that affects owners of all makes and brands.
Dec 08, 2013 at 12:20 PM
p.8 #13Sony A7/A7R Setup
carstenw wrote:
The camera never says that it has connected. It just sits there, "connecting", until you start the PlayMemories Mobile app on the iPhone, and then it pops into the app. If that doesn't work, then maybe check with another phone, another camera. Maybe there is a problematic component.
I've had to re-install the app on my iPhone, reboot the iPhone to be transfer pictures. That thing finally worked while I was on hold calling Sony.
Theoretically it is straight forward and easy, but I went through some back and forth when I tried to get it work. Still don't know where the glitch was, but it finally worked. You may just have to try it a few times.
HansenTsang wrote
The only issue I have is that the iPhone will connect to the camera but the camera will hangs trying to connect to the iPhone. I am using the password from the camera. I have tried multiple times with new password and connections.I've had to re-install the app on my iPhone, reboot the iPhone to be transfer pictures. That thing finally worked while I was on hold calling Sony.
Theoretically it is straight forward and easy, but I went through some back and forth when I tried to get it work. Still don't know where the glitch was, but it finally worked. You may just have to try it a few times.
Dec 08, 2013 at 12:28 PM
p.8 #14Sony A7/A7R Setup
Is it possible to set a shortcut to get directly into focus magnification without having click an extra one or two times to go past rectangle?
Dec 09, 2013 at 04:59 PM
p.8 #15Sony A7/A7R Setup
Nope. This question is probably the most asked question in this thread. Sony, pay attention, please!
Dec 09, 2013 at 05:23 PM
p.8 #16Sony A7/A7R Setup
carstenw wrote:
Nope. This question is probably the most asked question in this thread. Sony, pay attention, please!
Carsten,
That isn't totally true; as far as I can tell there are some exceptions. With the Phigment Leica M to NEX adapter and a Leica M-mount lens and I believe native lenses, when the camera is set to MF when you move the camera? or adjust the lens focus (providing the camera is set for this) the camera automatically enters the magnified mode. Once in that mode you can move the area with the arrows on the back of the camera and adjust the magnification.
Rich
Edited on Dec 09, 2013 at 06:04 PM · View previous versions
Nope. This question is probably the most asked question in this thread. Sony, pay attention, please!
Carsten,
That isn't totally true; as far as I can tell there are some exceptions. With the Phigment Leica M to NEX adapter and a Leica M-mount lens and I believe native lenses, when the camera is set to MF when you move the camera? or adjust the lens focus (providing the camera is set for this) the camera automatically enters the magnified mode. Once in that mode you can move the area with the arrows on the back of the camera and adjust the magnification.
Rich
Edited on Dec 09, 2013 at 06:04 PM · View previous versions
Dec 09, 2013 at 05:34 PM
p.8 #17Sony A7/A7R Setup
adnan76 wrote:
The Wasabi batteries (from Amazon) work nicely on the A7r.
I have two Halcyon batteries that work fine in the NEX-5N. However, using the a7R gives a compatibility errorr message and shuts down. Fortunately, I have 5 OEM batteries.
I purchased the 2 Wasabi batteries and charger kit, mainly to get the charger (amazon still has not shipped the Sony charger). The Wasabi batteries are specified to be a slightly more powerful (1300 mAh v the Sony 1020 mAh). I intend to use them in rotation with the 3 Sony NP-FW50's I have. So far, so good.
Graham
The Wasabi batteries (from Amazon) work nicely on the A7r.
rji2goleez wrote
Anyone using 3rd party batteries successfully?I have two Halcyon batteries that work fine in the NEX-5N. However, using the a7R gives a compatibility errorr message and shuts down. Fortunately, I have 5 OEM batteries.
I purchased the 2 Wasabi batteries and charger kit, mainly to get the charger (amazon still has not shipped the Sony charger). The Wasabi batteries are specified to be a slightly more powerful (1300 mAh v the Sony 1020 mAh). I intend to use them in rotation with the 3 Sony NP-FW50's I have. So far, so good.
Graham
Dec 09, 2013 at 05:36 PM
p.8 #18Sony A7/A7R Setup
naturephoto1 wrote:
Carsten,
That isn't totally true; as far as I can tell there are some exceptions. With the Phigment Leica M to NEX adapter and a Leica M lens and I believe native lenses, when the camera is set to MF when you move the camera? or adjust the lens focus (providing the camera is set for this) the camera automatically enters the magnified mode. Once in that mode you can move the area with the arrows on the back of the camera and adjust the magnification.
Rich
True, although that is really a different way to get into the manual focus magnification, not a way to skip one of two clicks.
carstenw wrote
Nope. This question is probably the most asked question in this thread. Sony, pay attention, please!That isn't totally true; as far as I can tell there are some exceptions. With the Phigment Leica M to NEX adapter and a Leica M lens and I believe native lenses, when the camera is set to MF when you move the camera? or adjust the lens focus (providing the camera is set for this) the camera automatically enters the magnified mode. Once in that mode you can move the area with the arrows on the back of the camera and adjust the magnification.
Rich
True, although that is really a different way to get into the manual focus magnification, not a way to skip one of two clicks.
Dec 09, 2013 at 06:00 PM
p.8 #19Sony A7/A7R Setup
sxgva wrote:
I use Downloader Pro from BreezeSys which automatically identifies the camera (and in a lot of cases serial numbers in case you have multiple) and allows mapping of file numbers (replace DSC with A7R ...), which is handy as my RX100 also uses DSCIs there a cheap way to do this?
I have an RX1 with the same naming convention and hope to find some setting in camera to give files a different name to start with.
Couldn't find anything, but I was able to find a free Bulk Rename Utility:
http://www.bulkrenameutility.co.uk/Download.php
Had to spend 5 minutes to figure out how do rename files. Turned out to be very easy and fast to replace DSCxxxx with something else.
Now I have to add one more step to rename files to A7Rxxxx before importing pictures to LR.
Using lightroom (and I assume Bridge), you can assign the filename on import to whatever you want.
jaclarkaus wrote
Earlier quote
Said that, is there a way to custom name output files (and if so, where)? I have an RX1 with the same naming convention and hope to find some setting in camera to give files a different name to start with.
Couldn't find anything, but I was able to find a free Bulk Rename Utility:
http://www.bulkrenameutility.co.uk/Download.php
Had to spend 5 minutes to figure out how do rename files. Turned out to be very easy and fast to replace DSCxxxx with something else.
Now I have to add one more step to rename files to A7Rxxxx before importing pictures to LR.
Using lightroom (and I assume Bridge), you can assign the filename on import to whatever you want.
Dec 09, 2013 at 06:05 PM
p.8 #20Sony A7/A7R Setup
'Is it possible to set a shortcut to get directly into focus magnification without having click an extra one or two times to go past rectangle?'
READ THIS, SONY. Add a menu selection for level of magnfication also please.
The Wassabi batts look plenty strong, Kemosabe!
READ THIS, SONY. Add a menu selection for level of magnfication also please.
The Wassabi batts look plenty strong, Kemosabe!
Dec 09, 2013 at 06:41 PM