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Sony a7III Manual (PDF) Download

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Last updated: January 14, 2021 / Published: February 28, 2018 by Timothy Mayo

You can download the English Sony a7III manual in PDF format here.

Alternatively there is also the Sony a7 III Online Help Guide which is a lot easier to navigate than the PDF version of the user manual.

Sony a7III Manual

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If you are looking for further help and advice on the A7III or would simply like to share your photos, then please head over to our friendly Forums. If you prefer Facebook then I also run the Sony A7III Shooters Group.

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Sony a7III Guide Book

If you would prefer a book to a PDF file, then I can recommend David Busch’s Sony a7III Guide Book that’s available on Amazon.

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Sony a7III Manual Contents

The a7III manual covers the following topics. Both the PDF manual and online user guide are virtually the same.

  • Preparing the Camera
  • Shooting Still Images
  • Shooting Movies
  • Viewing Images
  • Customizing the Camera
  • Using Network Functions
  • Using a Computer
  • List of Menu Items

Sony a7III FAQs

How do I record to both memory cards at the same time?

If you want to record to both memory card slot 1 and 2 simultaneously then you can set this up in the menu under the option “Record Media Settings”. My Sony a7III Dual Card Setup Guide will provide further help on this topic.

How do I shoot a time-lapse with the Sony a7III?

To shoot a time-lapse you need to configure the interval recording settings. You’ll find these in the menu under: (Camera Settings1) → [Intvl. Shoot. Func.] 

How do I shoot in 16:9 aspect ratio?

You need to select this in the menu under: MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Aspect Ratio] → desired setting.

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