ILCE-7CM2: Transferring images to a computer and performing RAW image processing

Learn how to shoot RAW images with the ILCE-7CM2, transfer them to a computer, and process them using Imaging Edge Desktop. Steps for setting up RAW shooting, transferring images via USB or memory card, and using Imaging Edge Desktop for image processing are included.

Shooting RAW images

First set File Format to RAW recording, and then select a RAW compression option in RAW File Type.

Setting procedure

1. Select MENU → (Shooting) → Image Quality/Rec → File Format → desired setting.

   Select RAW or RAW & JPEG/RAW & HEIF.

   The aspect ratio for RAW images will always be 3:2. When selecting RAW & JPEG/RAW & HEIF, the JPEG or HEIF image will be recorded with the value set in Aspect Ratio.

2. Select MENU → (Shooting) → Image Quality/Rec → RAW File Type → desired setting.

   Consider using a high-capacity memory card when you are shooting RAW images, which have a large file size.

   Lossless Comp files are smaller than Uncompressed files, and Compressed files are about half the size of Uncompressed files. For details, refer to the Help Guide.

   Note: Refer to the Help Guide for additional information on the RAW file type.

Transferring images to a computer

Transferring images over a USB connection between the camera and computer

Use a cable that complies with the USB standard.

1. Select Menu → (Setup) → USB → Set USB Connection Mode to Sel. When Connect or MassStorage(MSC).

2. Connect the camera to the computer with a USB cable.

3. When USB connection mode options are displayed on the camera, select MassStorage(MSC) and press OK.

   No selection screen is displayed when USB Connection Mode is set to MassStorage(MSC).

Transferring images by inserting a memory card into the computer

Insert the memory card into the memory card slot of the computer.

Copying images to the computer after opening a folder

1. After the camera or memory card is recognized by the computer, open the folder that contains the images.

   • Two folders are displayed, named DCIM and PRIVATE.

     

   • The DCIM folder contains still images, with the file extension .ARW identifying RAW images.

     

2. Copy the images to your preferred location on the computer.

   • Movies are stored in the M4ROOT folder, within the PRIVATE folder.

     

   • Open the M4ROOT folder to access two other folders. The CLIP folder contains movies, and the SUB folder contains proxy movies.

     

   Notes:

   • To play movies on a computer, you can use Catalyst Browse, which is available at no cost.
   • For details on Catalyst Browse and other recommended applications for movies, select the Production tab after opening the Creators' Cloud　Services & Apps site.

Using Imaging Edge Desktop for RAW image processing

Using the free Imaging Edge Desktop series of computer software, you can view images (including RAW and HEIF files), edit and process RAW images, and remotely control cameras from a computer.

Instructions

1. Download Imaging Edge Desktop.

2. Start Imaging Edge Desktop (Viewer) and select the folder where the RAW images are stored.
3. To edit and process images, double-click an image to start Imaging Edge Desktop (Edit).

Note: For additional editing instructions and details on other Imaging Edge Desktop features, refer to the Imaging Edge Desktop-How to use site.