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Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Instruction Manual DSLR-A300/A350 © 2008 Sony Corporation Preparing the camera Before your operation Shooting images Using the shooting function Using the viewing function Changing your setup Viewing images on a computer Printing images
Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Instruction Manual DSLR-A300/A350 © 2008 Sony Corporation Preparing the camera Before your operation Shooting images Using the shooting function Using the viewing function Changing your setup Viewing images on a computer Printing images
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... difference becomes larger in color) that may cause a fire. When shooting a low-intensity subject, such as examples of your camera Shooting procedure • This camera has two modes for shooting: the Live view mode using the LCD monitor, and the viewfinder mode using extremely high-precision technology.... Notes on a nearby object, it may cause a malfunction. Black, white, red, blue and green points • Do not hold the camera by using this manual are reproduced images, and are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the images in a cold location. When the...
... difference becomes larger in color) that may cause a fire. When shooting a low-intensity subject, such as examples of your camera Shooting procedure • This camera has two modes for shooting: the Live view mode using the LCD monitor, and the viewfinder mode using extremely high-precision technology.... Notes on a nearby object, it may cause a malfunction. Black, white, red, blue and green points • Do not hold the camera by using this manual are reproduced images, and are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the images in a cold location. When the...
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... the accessories supplied 13 Preparing the battery pack 14 Attaching a lens 19 Inserting a memory card 21 Preparing the camera 25 Using the accessories supplied 27 Checking the number of recordable images 29 Cleaning 31 Identifying parts and screen indicators 34 Front ...the Fn (Function) button ... 42 The functions selected by the (Drive) button 42 Functions selected by the MENU button 42 Shooting an image without camera shake 44 Correct posture 44 Using the Super SteadyShot function 46 Using a tripod 47 / Shooting with the automatic setting 48 Shooting with a suitable ...
... the accessories supplied 13 Preparing the battery pack 14 Attaching a lens 19 Inserting a memory card 21 Preparing the camera 25 Using the accessories supplied 27 Checking the number of recordable images 29 Cleaning 31 Identifying parts and screen indicators 34 Front ...the Fn (Function) button ... 42 The functions selected by the (Drive) button 42 Functions selected by the MENU button 42 Shooting an image without camera shake 44 Correct posture 44 Using the Super SteadyShot function 46 Using a tripod 47 / Shooting with the automatic setting 48 Shooting with a suitable ...
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Viewing images Copying images to your computer 127 on a computer Viewing images on your computer 131 Using the software 135 Printing images Specifying DPOF 141 Printing images by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer 143 Others Specifications 147 Troubleshooting 151 Warning messages 161 Precautions 163 Index 165 12
Viewing images Copying images to your computer 127 on a computer Viewing images on your computer 131 Using the software 135 Printing images Specifying DPOF 141 Printing images by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer 143 Others Specifications 147 Troubleshooting 151 Warning messages 161 Precautions 163 Index 165 12
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Preparing the camera Preparing the camera Checking the accessories supplied The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. • BC-VM10 Battery charger (1)/ Power cord (mains lead) (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NPFM500H (1) • Eyecup (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) • Video cable (1) • Shoulder strap (1) • Eyepiece cover (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) 13
Preparing the camera Preparing the camera Checking the accessories supplied The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. • BC-VM10 Battery charger (1)/ Power cord (mains lead) (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NPFM500H (1) • Eyecup (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) • Video cable (1) • Shoulder strap (1) • Eyepiece cover (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) 13
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... 25°C (77°F) is turned off : Normal charge completed One hour after the lamp is as follows. Preparing the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge a fully depleted battery pack (supplied) at a temperature of the battery back or charging conditions. 14
... 25°C (77°F) is turned off : Normal charge completed One hour after the lamp is as follows. Preparing the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge a fully depleted battery pack (supplied) at a temperature of the battery back or charging conditions. 14
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...replace it is the specified type. To use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as it with dry cloth, etc. Power sources You can use your camera abroad - Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the charger, battery life may not be able to the wall outlet ... pack is within 100 V to charge them, posing a risk of this may not be performed successfully. Note • Do not use your camera and the battery charger and the AC-VQ900AM AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied) in any battery pack other than the specified kind may leak, overheat...
...replace it is the specified type. To use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as it with dry cloth, etc. Power sources You can use your camera abroad - Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the charger, battery life may not be able to the wall outlet ... pack is within 100 V to charge them, posing a risk of this may not be performed successfully. Note • Do not use your camera and the battery charger and the AC-VQ900AM AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied) in any battery pack other than the specified kind may leak, overheat...
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Lock lever 16 Inserting the charged battery pack 1 While sliding the battery cover open lever, open the battery cover. 2 Firmly insert the battery pack all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the arrow. Be careful not to drop the battery pack. Lock lever To remove the battery pack Turn off the camera and slide the lock lever in the direction of the battery. 3 Close the battery cover.
Lock lever 16 Inserting the charged battery pack 1 While sliding the battery cover open lever, open the battery cover. 2 Firmly insert the battery pack all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the arrow. Be careful not to drop the battery pack. Lock lever To remove the battery pack Turn off the camera and slide the lock lever in the direction of the battery. 3 Close the battery cover.
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... pack to water. To attach the cover, put the knob in the hole, pull down the lever, and slide it in the direction of your camera. To remove the battery cover The battery cover can be correct under direct sunlight. Using the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack, the remaining battery time in percent...not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places, such as in addition to ON and check the level on the LCD monitor. Preparing the camera To check the remaining battery level Set the POWER switch to the following indicators. The battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that the NP...
... pack to water. To attach the cover, put the knob in the hole, pull down the lever, and slide it in the direction of your camera. To remove the battery cover The battery cover can be correct under direct sunlight. Using the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack, the remaining battery time in percent...not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places, such as in addition to ON and check the level on the LCD monitor. Preparing the camera To check the remaining battery level Set the POWER switch to the following indicators. The battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that the NP...
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... in a dry, cool place to be used . Buy a new battery pack. • The battery life varies according to warm it up once a year on your camera immediately before storing the battery pack in cold places. Effective use it more and more, and as you use it up , and insert it in... your camera before you start shooting. • The battery pack will run out quickly if you use of its life. So, the time that the battery pack...
... in a dry, cool place to be used . Buy a new battery pack. • The battery life varies according to warm it up once a year on your camera immediately before storing the battery pack in cold places. Effective use it more and more, and as you use it up , and insert it in... your camera before you start shooting. • The battery pack will run out quickly if you use of its life. So, the time that the battery pack...
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... your images. For attaching, refer to prevent unnecessary light from the lens. 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks on the lens and camera. Orange index marks Notes • When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. • Do not use force when attaching a lens. Body cap...
... your images. For attaching, refer to prevent unnecessary light from the lens. 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks on the lens and camera. Orange index marks Notes • When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. • Do not use force when attaching a lens. Body cap...
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If dust or debris lands on the surface of the image sensor (the part that acts as to keep dust from getting inside the camera and lands on the image sensor Clean the image sensor using [Cleaning mode] in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it may appear on the .... Setup menu 20 To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in the (page 32). The camera is equipped with an anti-dust function to the camera. • Before you attach the cap, remove dust from landing on the lens and attach the body cap to prevent dust...
If dust or debris lands on the surface of the image sensor (the part that acts as to keep dust from getting inside the camera and lands on the image sensor Clean the image sensor using [Cleaning mode] in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it may appear on the .... Setup menu 20 To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in the (page 32). The camera is equipped with an anti-dust function to the camera. • Before you attach the cap, remove dust from landing on the lens and attach the body cap to prevent dust...
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Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card You can use a CompactFlash card (CF card), Microdrive, or "Memory Stick Duo" as a memory card. 1 Open the memory card cover. 2 Insert a memory card (not supplied) from the terminal side (the terminal side has a number of small holes) with a label 21 Face side with a label Face side with its label side facing toward the LCD monitor. • For a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied), insert it in a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor for CompactFlash slot (not supplied), then insert the adaptor in the camera. 3 Close the memory card cover.
Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card You can use a CompactFlash card (CF card), Microdrive, or "Memory Stick Duo" as a memory card. 1 Open the memory card cover. 2 Insert a memory card (not supplied) from the terminal side (the terminal side has a number of small holes) with a label 21 Face side with a label Face side with its label side facing toward the LCD monitor. • For a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied), insert it in a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor for CompactFlash slot (not supplied), then insert the adaptor in the camera. 3 Close the memory card cover.
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... memory card eject lever. Notes on use of a CF card/Microdrive or attach a new label over the label. • Do not press on using this camera when you use the memory card in a static-prone or electrically noisy environment. • We recommend backing up important data, such as to water. •...
... memory card eject lever. Notes on use of a CF card/Microdrive or attach a new label over the label. • Do not press on using this camera when you use the memory card in a static-prone or electrically noisy environment. • We recommend backing up important data, such as to water. •...
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...under 5°C (41°F) may bring performance degradation. On the "Memory Stick" • "Memory Stick": You cannot use the "Memory Stick" with your camera. • "Memory Stick Duo": You can use of the Microdrive under low atmospheric pressure (above 3 000 meters above sea-level). • Do not .... Notes on using the Microdrive: 5 to 40°C (41 to 104°F) • Note that the use the "Memory Stick Duo" with your camera by inserting it . 23 They might accidentally swallow it in a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor for CompactFlash slot (not supplied). • "Memory Stick PRO Duo...
...under 5°C (41°F) may bring performance degradation. On the "Memory Stick" • "Memory Stick": You cannot use the "Memory Stick" with your camera. • "Memory Stick Duo": You can use of the Microdrive under low atmospheric pressure (above 3 000 meters above sea-level). • Do not .... Notes on using the Microdrive: 5 to 40°C (41 to 104°F) • Note that the use the "Memory Stick Duo" with your camera by inserting it . 23 They might accidentally swallow it in a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor for CompactFlash slot (not supplied). • "Memory Stick PRO Duo...
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Preparing the camera Preparing the camera Setting up the date When you turn the camera on for the first time, the date/time setup screen appears. 1 Set the POWER switch to ON to turn the camera on. • To turn the camera off, set it to OFF. 2 Verify that [OK] is selected on the LCD monitor, then press the center of the controller. 3 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V. 25
Preparing the camera Preparing the camera Setting up the date When you turn the camera on for the first time, the date/time setup screen appears. 1 Set the POWER switch to ON to turn the camera on. • To turn the camera off, set it to OFF. 2 Verify that [OK] is selected on the LCD monitor, then press the center of the controller. 3 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V. 25
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The other accessories are described in shooting with the self-timer, attach the eyepiece cover. 27 Preparing the camera Using the accessories supplied This section describes how to use of the viewfinder, as in the following pages. • Rechargeable battery pack (page 14) • ... 128, 144) • Video cable (page 112) • CD-ROM (page 136) Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the both ends of the strap on the camera. • You can prevent light from entering through the viewfinder and affecting the exposure. When the shutter is released without the use the shoulder strap...
The other accessories are described in shooting with the self-timer, attach the eyepiece cover. 27 Preparing the camera Using the accessories supplied This section describes how to use of the viewfinder, as in the following pages. • Rechargeable battery pack (page 14) • ... 128, 144) • Video cable (page 112) • CD-ROM (page 136) Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the both ends of the strap on the camera. • You can prevent light from entering through the viewfinder and affecting the exposure. When the shutter is released without the use the shoulder strap...
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... insert a memory card into the camera and set the POWER switch to shoot using the current settings) is displayed on the LCD monitor. The number of recordable images (Units: Images) Image size: L 14M (DSLR-A350)/L 10M (DSLR-A300) Aspect ratio: 3:2* DSLR-A350 Size Capacity 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB ...Standard 275 552 1106 2206 Fine 197 396 795 1585 RAW & JPEG 36 73 147 295 RAW 44 90 181 363 29 Preparing the camera Checking the number of recordable images...
... insert a memory card into the camera and set the POWER switch to shoot using the current settings) is displayed on the LCD monitor. The number of recordable images (Units: Images) Image size: L 14M (DSLR-A350)/L 10M (DSLR-A300) Aspect ratio: 3:2* DSLR-A350 Size Capacity 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB ...Standard 275 552 1106 2206 Fine 197 396 795 1585 RAW & JPEG 36 73 147 295 RAW 44 90 181 363 29 Preparing the camera Checking the number of recordable images...
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...off once every ten times. • The measurement method is set to (Automatic AF). - The power turns on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • When using a battery pack The approximate number of images that can be less than the numbers shown in the ...on the conditions of the [3:2] aspect ratio. Live view mode Viewfinder mode DSLR-A350 Approx. 410 images Approx. 730 images DSLR-A300 Approx. 410 images Approx. 730 images • The number is set to [Fine]. - DSLR-A300 Size Capacity 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB Standard 325 653 1307 2606 Fine 241...
...off once every ten times. • The measurement method is set to (Automatic AF). - The power turns on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • When using a battery pack The approximate number of images that can be less than the numbers shown in the ...on the conditions of the [3:2] aspect ratio. Live view mode Viewfinder mode DSLR-A350 Approx. 410 images Approx. 730 images DSLR-A300 Approx. 410 images Approx. 730 images • The number is set to [Fine]. - DSLR-A300 Size Capacity 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB Standard 325 653 1307 2606 Fine 241...
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... the photo image. Using this may cause a malfunction. • Do not use the following as lens contacts, or the mirror. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to the outside. In... lens cleaning solution. Do not spray lens cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface. • Do not touch the inside of the camera. Turn the camera to the surface, wipe it off with a soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with the above on the image sensor, it using a ...
... the photo image. Using this may cause a malfunction. • Do not use the following as lens contacts, or the mirror. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to the outside. In... lens cleaning solution. Do not spray lens cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface. • Do not touch the inside of the camera. Turn the camera to the surface, wipe it off with a soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with the above on the image sensor, it using a ...