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Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Instruction Manual DSLR-A230 Preparing the camera Before your operation Shooting images Using the shooting function Using the viewing function Changing your setup Viewing images on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Additional information on a computer Printing images
Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Instruction Manual DSLR-A230 Preparing the camera Before your operation Shooting images Using the shooting function Using the viewing function Changing your setup Viewing images on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Additional information on a computer Printing images
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... the power outlet. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Record the serial number in fire. • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. • Be sure to rain or moisture. 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on it. • Do...
... the power outlet. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Record the serial number in fire. • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. • Be sure to rain or moisture. 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on it. • Do...
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...cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This product has received UL Listing. If you have any interference received, including interference that may call toll free 1-800-...SONY Model No.: DSLR-A230 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. Battery pack This device complies with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony. • Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to the wall outlet (wall socket). Operation is subject to operate this product...
...cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This product has received UL Listing. If you have any interference received, including interference that may call toll free 1-800-...SONY Model No.: DSLR-A230 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. Battery pack This device complies with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony. • Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to the wall outlet (wall socket). Operation is subject to operate this product...
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...at the specific frequencies may cause harmful interference to radio communications. The Authorized Representative for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for using connection cables...instructions, may influence the picture and sound of this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - Note: This equipment has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product...
...at the specific frequencies may cause harmful interference to radio communications. The Authorized Representative for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for using connection cables...instructions, may influence the picture and sound of this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - Note: This equipment has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product...
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... expose the camera to a malfunction of the pixels are operational for if recording or playback is focused on the LCD monitor in a cold location. The monitor may be compensated for effective use. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be some tiny black points and/or...specifications described in this camera. This is defined under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap. • Images may trail across on a nearby object, it may cause a fire. Notes on the camera in a cold location, the LCD monitor may become temporarily dark. When turning on using this Instruction Manual...
... expose the camera to a malfunction of the pixels are operational for if recording or playback is focused on the LCD monitor in a cold location. The monitor may be compensated for effective use. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be some tiny black points and/or...specifications described in this camera. This is defined under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap. • Images may trail across on a nearby object, it may cause a fire. Notes on the camera in a cold location, the LCD monitor may become temporarily dark. When turning on using this Instruction Manual...
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... MENU button 43 Shooting an image without camera shake 45 Correct posture 45 Using the SteadyShot function 46 Using a tripod 47 / Shooting with the automatic setting 48 Shooting with a suitable setting for the subject (Scene Selection 51 Taking portrait photos 52 Taking landscape photos 53 Taking small-subject photos 54 Taking moving-subject photos 55 Taking sunset photos 56 Taking night view...
... MENU button 43 Shooting an image without camera shake 45 Correct posture 45 Using the SteadyShot function 46 Using a tripod 47 / Shooting with the automatic setting 48 Shooting with a suitable setting for the subject (Scene Selection 51 Taking portrait photos 52 Taking landscape photos 53 Taking small-subject photos 54 Taking moving-subject photos 55 Taking sunset photos 56 Taking night view...
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... Using autofocus 69 Shooting with your desired composition (Focus-lock) 71 Selecting the focus method to suit the movement of the subject (Autofocus mode 72 Selecting the focus area (AF area 73 Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus 74 Using the flash 75 Performing wireless flash shooting 78 Adjusting the brightness of the image (Exposure, Flash compensation, Metering 79 Using brightness compensation for the entire image (Exposure compensation...
... Using autofocus 69 Shooting with your desired composition (Focus-lock) 71 Selecting the focus method to suit the movement of the subject (Autofocus mode 72 Selecting the focus area (AF area 73 Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus 74 Using the flash 75 Performing wireless flash shooting 78 Adjusting the brightness of the image (Exposure, Flash compensation, Metering 79 Using brightness compensation for the entire image (Exposure compensation...
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... not disassemble or modify the memory cards. • Do not leave the memory cards within the reach of "Memory Stick" media that can be used with this camera. * Supports high-speed data transfer using a parallel interface. 22 They might accidentally swallow it. However, proper operation cannot be.... • Do not attach a label on the "Memory Stick" media used with the camera The types of small children. Data recording/playback that uses encryption technology. MagicGate is equipped with this camera are listed in the table below. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media* "Memory Stick ...
... not disassemble or modify the memory cards. • Do not leave the memory cards within the reach of "Memory Stick" media that can be used with this camera. * Supports high-speed data transfer using a parallel interface. 22 They might accidentally swallow it. However, proper operation cannot be.... • Do not attach a label on the "Memory Stick" media used with the camera The types of small children. Data recording/playback that uses encryption technology. MagicGate is equipped with this camera are listed in the table below. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media* "Memory Stick ...
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... (page 75). 54 Use a tripod to achieve better results. • Set the flash mode to (Flash Off) when you shoot a subject within 1 m (3.3 feet). • When shooting in macro mode, the SteadyShot function will not be fully effective. Taking small-subject photos This mode is suitable for z Shooting close to the subject and shoot at the minimum distance of the lens. • You...
... (page 75). 54 Use a tripod to achieve better results. • Set the flash mode to (Flash Off) when you shoot a subject within 1 m (3.3 feet). • When shooting in macro mode, the SteadyShot function will not be fully effective. Taking small-subject photos This mode is suitable for z Shooting close to the subject and shoot at the minimum distance of the lens. • You...
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This is suitable for shooting the beautiful red of the sunset beautifully. Taking sunset photos This mode is also suitable for z Shooting the red of the sunrise. • Set the flash mode to (Fill-flash) when you shoot with other modes. Set the mode dial to shoot an image accentuating the red color compared with the flash (page 75). 56 Shooting techniques • Used to (Sunset).
This is suitable for shooting the beautiful red of the sunset beautifully. Taking sunset photos This mode is also suitable for z Shooting the red of the sunrise. • Set the flash mode to (Fill-flash) when you shoot with other modes. Set the mode dial to shoot an image accentuating the red color compared with the flash (page 75). 56 Shooting techniques • Used to (Sunset).
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...infinity in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks, etc. • Use the wireless Remote Commander (sold separately) (page 93). 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus. 5 Press and hold the SHUTTER button on the Remote Commander. Pressing the SHUTTER button on the image. • After shooting, noise reduction (Long... exp.NR) will be done for the duration of time that the shutter was open . Shooting techniques • Use a tripod. • Set the focus to press and hold the shutter...
...infinity in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks, etc. • Use the wireless Remote Commander (sold separately) (page 93). 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus. 5 Press and hold the SHUTTER button on the Remote Commander. Pressing the SHUTTER button on the image. • After shooting, noise reduction (Long... exp.NR) will be done for the duration of time that the shutter was open . Shooting techniques • Use a tripod. • Set the focus to press and hold the shutter...
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....) The lens is different. The type of lens The switch to be used The lens is Lens (Always set it to AF. to AF. Depending on the lens to AF. 3 Look into focus automatically (Eye-Start AF). 69 Using autofocus 1 Set the focus mode switch on the camera to AF. 2 When the lens is equipped with a focus mode switch To switch to auto focus To switch to manual focus Set the focus mode Set the focus mode switch...
....) The lens is different. The type of lens The switch to be used The lens is Lens (Always set it to AF. to AF. Depending on the lens to AF. 3 Look into focus automatically (Eye-Start AF). 69 Using autofocus 1 Set the focus mode switch on the camera to AF. 2 When the lens is equipped with a focus mode switch To switch to auto focus To switch to manual focus Set the focus mode Set the focus mode switch...
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... the focus mode switch, set the focus mode switch on this camera. 74 When the Wide AF area is used, the center area is used, and when the Local AF area is used . • When using a tele converter (sold separately), etc., rotation of the lens to achieve a sharp focus. Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus) When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can be focused in autofocus mode, the...
... the focus mode switch, set the focus mode switch on this camera. 74 When the Wide AF area is used, the center area is used, and when the Local AF area is used . • When using a tele converter (sold separately), etc., rotation of the lens to achieve a sharp focus. Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus) When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can be focused in autofocus mode, the...
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...lens hood (sold separately) that is off the camera and away from appearing on an image vary, depending on the lens. • When the exposure mode is dark or against light. Remove the lens hood when using the flash. • When using the flash, shoot the subject at a distance...image of the trail of 1 m (3.3 feet) or greater. • When shooting indoors or shooting nightscapes, you trigger the shutter. Notes • Do not hold the camera by slowing the shutter speed. Fires if it is set... required to AUTO or Scene Selection, the (Slow sync.), (Rear sync.), and (Wireless)...
...lens hood (sold separately) that is off the camera and away from appearing on an image vary, depending on the lens. • When the exposure mode is dark or against light. Remove the lens hood when using the flash. • When using the flash, shoot the subject at a distance...image of the trail of 1 m (3.3 feet) or greater. • When shooting indoors or shooting nightscapes, you trigger the shutter. Notes • Do not hold the camera by slowing the shutter speed. Fires if it is set... required to AUTO or Scene Selection, the (Slow sync.), (Rear sync.), and (Wireless)...
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..., Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc. Check the following lists for a highly-detailed, photo-like expression of the country or region where the camera is compatible with a video input jack and the video cable. Please refer to view images on the camera. To use your digital still camera. On TV color systems If you need a TV with the "PhotoTV...
..., Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc. Check the following lists for a highly-detailed, photo-like expression of the country or region where the camera is compatible with a video input jack and the video cable. Please refer to view images on the camera. To use your digital still camera. On TV color systems If you need a TV with the "PhotoTV...
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It is M (Manual exposure), you select the most commonly-used item when adjusting the exposure. Changing the functions of the control dial Changing the function of the control dial When the recording mode is convenient if you can set the camera so that the adjustable item (the shutter speed or the aperture value) can be selected using only the control dial. MENU button t 1 t [Ctrl dial setup] t Select the desired setting 113 Changing your setup
It is M (Manual exposure), you select the most commonly-used item when adjusting the exposure. Changing the functions of the control dial Changing the function of the control dial When the recording mode is convenient if you can set the camera so that the adjustable item (the shutter speed or the aperture value) can be selected using only the control dial. MENU button t 1 t [Ctrl dial setup] t Select the desired setting 113 Changing your setup
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...; Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub or an extension cable. • Connecting your camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer) as this camera is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant). • When your computer resumes from a suspend or sleep mode, communication between your camera and...
...; Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub or an extension cable. • Connecting your camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer) as this camera is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant). • When your computer resumes from a suspend or sleep mode, communication between your camera and...
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... AF (autofocus) (page 69). • When the focus mode switch is insufficient. Eye-Start AF does not work . • The flash mode is changed, the flash range also changes with the lens, set to avoid overheating of the camera. A picture taken with the flash is too dark. • If the subject is turned on (page 112). Recording takes a long time...
... AF (autofocus) (page 69). • When the focus mode switch is insufficient. Eye-Start AF does not work . • The flash mode is changed, the flash range also changes with the lens, set to avoid overheating of the camera. A picture taken with the flash is too dark. • If the subject is turned on (page 112). Recording takes a long time...
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... a lens hood (sold separately). These dots are recorded incorrectly. • Set the correct date and time (pages 23, 115). The image is blurred. • The picture was taken under a strong light source, and excessive light has entered the lens. The optical properties of a tripod or the flash is not a malfunction. The use of some lenses may partially appear in camera shake. Remove...
... a lens hood (sold separately). These dots are recorded incorrectly. • Set the correct date and time (pages 23, 115). The image is blurred. • The picture was taken under a strong light source, and excessive light has entered the lens. The optical properties of a tripod or the flash is not a malfunction. The use of some lenses may partially appear in camera shake. Remove...
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... can still use the camera as long as you are using the camera (page 156). • Do not shake or strike the camera. Consult your eyes. If such a problem occurs, consult a doctor immediately. 157 Others This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you do not use the camera at the sun or a strong light through a removed lens or the viewfinder...
... can still use the camera as long as you are using the camera (page 156). • Do not shake or strike the camera. Consult your eyes. If such a problem occurs, consult a doctor immediately. 157 Others This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you do not use the camera at the sun or a strong light through a removed lens or the viewfinder...
