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Additional information on a computer Printing images Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. 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.
Additional information on a computer Printing images Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. 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.
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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your used battery pack promptly described ... batteries to the wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the power by Sony. • Dispose of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A230 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your used battery pack promptly described ... batteries to the wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the power by Sony. • Dispose of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A230 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
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...the recording cannot be compensated for effective use. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as described in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this Instruction Manual: at an ordinary ambient temperature of 25ºC (77°F), and ... LCD monitor is not possible due to other materials may be contrary to direct sunlight. On the data specifications described in this Instruction Manual The data on performance and specifications is defined under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap. • Images may become temporarily dark....
...the recording cannot be compensated for effective use. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as described in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this Instruction Manual: at an ordinary ambient temperature of 25ºC (77°F), and ... LCD monitor is not possible due to other materials may be contrary to direct sunlight. On the data specifications described in this Instruction Manual The data on performance and specifications is defined under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap. • Images may become temporarily dark....
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...the background (Aperture priority 61 Shooting a moving subject with various expressions (Shutter speed priority 63 Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure 65 Shooting trails with long exposure (BULB 67 Using the Selecting the focus method 69 shooting function Using autofocus 69 ...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, ...
...the background (Aperture priority 61 Shooting a moving subject with various expressions (Shutter speed priority 63 Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure 65 Shooting trails with long exposure (BULB 67 Using the Selecting the focus method 69 shooting function Using autofocus 69 ...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, ...
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...; BC-VH1 Battery charger (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) • CD-ROM (Application Software for α camera) (1) • Quick Start Guide (1) • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) • USB cable (1) • Shoulder strap (1) • Eyepiece cover (1) 11
...; BC-VH1 Battery charger (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) • CD-ROM (Application Software for α camera) (1) • Quick Start Guide (1) • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) • USB cable (1) • Shoulder strap (1) • Eyepiece cover (1) 11
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... Face side ("Memory Stick PRO Duo") Terminal part 3 Select the type of memory card you want to as the "SD memory card" in this Instruction Manual. 1 Open the memory card cover. 2 Insert "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or an SD memory card. • Insert the memory card until it clicks as...
... Face side ("Memory Stick PRO Duo") Terminal part 3 Select the type of memory card you want to as the "SD memory card" in this Instruction Manual. 1 Open the memory card cover. 2 Insert "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or an SD memory card. • Insert the memory card until it clicks as...
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... z 125 5.6 0 Indication AF area (73) Shooting area for aspect ratio 16:9 (108) Indication Flash compensation (80) Flash charging (75) Wireless flash (78) High-speed sync* Manual focus (74) Focus Shutter speed (63) Aperture (61) EV scale (66, 92) "Shooting unavailable" warning (89) Camera shake warning (46) SteadyShot scale (46) Aspect ratio...
... z 125 5.6 0 Indication AF area (73) Shooting area for aspect ratio 16:9 (108) Indication Flash compensation (80) Flash charging (75) Wireless flash (78) High-speed sync* Manual focus (74) Focus Shutter speed (63) Aperture (61) EV scale (66, 92) "Shooting unavailable" warning (89) Camera shake warning (46) SteadyShot scale (46) Aspect ratio...
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...-by-step description of the above example is described as follows: 1 Press the Fn button. 41 Please refer to execute the selection. In this Instruction Manual, the process of selecting a function with the control button from the menu list is as follows: Example: Fn button t [White balance] t Select the desired setting...
...-by-step description of the above example is described as follows: 1 Press the Fn button. 41 Please refer to execute the selection. In this Instruction Manual, the process of selecting a function with the control button from the menu list is as follows: Example: Fn button t [White balance] t Select the desired setting...
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button Shutter speed Aperture (F-number) 65 Shooting images 1 Set the mode dial to M. 2 Rotate the control dial to adjust the shutter speed, and while pressing the button, rotate the control dial to adjust the aperture. • You can select the item the control dial adjusts (shutter speed or aperture) with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure) This mode is suitable for z Shooting with [Ctrl dial setup] (page 113).
button Shutter speed Aperture (F-number) 65 Shooting images 1 Set the mode dial to M. 2 Rotate the control dial to adjust the shutter speed, and while pressing the button, rotate the control dial to adjust the aperture. • You can select the item the control dial adjusts (shutter speed or aperture) with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure) This mode is suitable for z Shooting with [Ctrl dial setup] (page 113).
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In M mode, the ISO setting [AUTO] is beyond the range of the viewfinder. The EV scale in manual exposure mode. • When the mode dial is set to M, the ISO setting [AUTO] is set . • Toward +: Images become brighter. LCD monitor (Standard... Display) Standard value Viewfinder Standard value 66 Toward -: Images become darker. : Metered Manual Exposure value Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in M mode You can confirm the exposure value on the EV scale on...
In M mode, the ISO setting [AUTO] is beyond the range of the viewfinder. The EV scale in manual exposure mode. • When the mode dial is set to M, the ISO setting [AUTO] is set . • Toward +: Images become brighter. LCD monitor (Standard... Display) Standard value Viewfinder Standard value 66 Toward -: Images become darker. : Metered Manual Exposure value Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in M mode You can confirm the exposure value on the EV scale on...
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... for the same amount of the shooting. You do any further shooting during the reduction. 68 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to infinity in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks, etc. • Use the wireless Remote Commander (sold separately) (page 93). Shooting techniques • Use a tripod. • Set the focus...
... for the same amount of the shooting. You do any further shooting during the reduction. 68 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to infinity in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks, etc. • Use the wireless Remote Commander (sold separately) (page 93). Shooting techniques • Use a tripod. • Set the focus...
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...the shooting function Selecting the focus method There are two methods for switching between the auto focus and manual focus is equipped with the focus mode switch, set equipped with a the focus mode focus mode... The lens is not Camera 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 on the lens to switch on the lens to ...on the camera switch on the lens, the method for adjusting the focus: autofocus and manual focus. The type of lens The switch to be used The lens is Lens (Always set it to AF...
...the shooting function Selecting the focus method There are two methods for switching between the auto focus and manual focus is equipped with the focus mode switch, set equipped with a the focus mode focus mode... The lens is not Camera 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 on the lens to switch on the lens to ...on the camera switch on the lens, the method for adjusting the focus: autofocus and manual focus. The type of lens The switch to be used The lens is Lens (Always set it to AF...
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... a white wall. • Two subjects at different distances overlapping in red (page 73). In such cases, use the focus lock shooting feature (page 71) or manual focus (page 74). • A subject that may require special focusing Using the autofocus, it is not sufficient. 70 Focus is locked. Focus indicator Focus indicator...
... a white wall. • Two subjects at different distances overlapping in red (page 73). In such cases, use the focus lock shooting feature (page 71) or manual focus (page 74). • A subject that may require special focusing Using the autofocus, it is not sufficient. 70 Focus is locked. Focus indicator Focus indicator...
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... area is used, and when the Local AF area is used, the area that can adjust the focus manually. 1 Set the focus mode switch on 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 smooth.... • The correct focus in the viewfinder is not achieved if the diopter is not adjusted properly (page 24). • The direct manual focus function is not available on the camera to MF. 3 Rotate the focusing ring of the lens to MF. 2 When the lens is not equipped...
... area is used, and when the Local AF area is used, the area that can adjust the focus manually. 1 Set the focus mode switch on 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 smooth.... • The correct focus in the viewfinder is not achieved if the diopter is not adjusted properly (page 24). • The direct manual focus function is not available on the camera to MF. 3 Rotate the focusing ring of the lens to MF. 2 When the lens is not equipped...
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... is selected. 94 Each time you play back the image on a TV or a computer, the image will be displayed in the portrait position even if [Manual rotate] is displayed on the LCD monitor. 1 Press the button. 2 Select an image with b/B on the control button.
... is selected. 94 Each time you play back the image on a TV or a computer, the image will be displayed in the portrait position even if [Manual rotate] is displayed on the LCD monitor. 1 Press the button. 2 Select an image with b/B on the control button.
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MENU button t 1 t [Ctrl dial setup] t Select the desired setting 113 Changing your setup 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. It is M (Manual exposure), you select the most commonly-used item when adjusting the exposure.
MENU button t 1 t [Ctrl dial setup] t Select the desired setting 113 Changing your setup 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. It is M (Manual exposure), you select the most commonly-used item when adjusting the exposure.
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MENU button t 1 t [Auto review] t Select the desired setting Note • In auto review, the image will not be displayed in the vertical position even if [PlaybackDisplay] is set to [Auto rotate] (page 94). 116 You can check the recorded image on the LCD monitor right after shooting (Auto review) You can change the displayed time. Setting the LCD monitor Setting the brightness of the LCD monitor manually MENU button t 1 t [LCD brightness] t Select the desired setting Setting the displayed time of the image right after the shooting.
MENU button t 1 t [Auto review] t Select the desired setting Note • In auto review, the image will not be displayed in the vertical position even if [PlaybackDisplay] is set to [Auto rotate] (page 94). 116 You can check the recorded image on the LCD monitor right after shooting (Auto review) You can change the displayed time. Setting the LCD monitor Setting the brightness of the LCD monitor manually MENU button t 1 t [LCD brightness] t Select the desired setting Setting the displayed time of the image right after the shooting.
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..., Intel Core, MMX, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. • Adobe is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States...• In addition, system and product names used in all cases in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick PRO," , "Memory ...
..., Intel Core, MMX, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. • Adobe is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States...• In addition, system and product names used in all cases in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick PRO," , "Memory ...
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Use the focus-lock or manual focus function (pages 71, 74). The image is out of focus. • The subject is turned on (page 112). Check the minimum focal distance of ... sure the flash fires without fail, set to [Autoflash]. The flash takes too long to recharge. • The flash has been fired in succession in manual focus mode, set the focus mode lever to [Fill-flash] (page 75). If the ISO is changed, the flash range also changes with it to...
Use the focus-lock or manual focus function (pages 71, 74). The image is out of focus. • The subject is turned on (page 112). Check the minimum focal distance of ... sure the flash fires without fail, set to [Autoflash]. The flash takes too long to recharge. • The flash has been fired in succession in manual focus mode, set the focus mode lever to [Fill-flash] (page 75). If the ISO is changed, the flash range also changes with it to...