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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-A330/A380 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-A330/A380 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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...energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in order to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your authority to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - ... the following measures: - These limits are cautioned that may cause undesired operation. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A380 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. - Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 ...
...energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in order to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your authority to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - ... the following measures: - These limits are cautioned that may cause undesired operation. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A380 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. - Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 ...
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... potential risk of the LCD monitor. • Do not expose the camera to other medium. These points are not actual images shot using this manual are reproduced images, and are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the images in a cold location, the LCD monitor may reduce ...not possible due to the provisions of your camera Shooting procedure • This camera has two modes for effective use. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used of metering or the exposure mode. • In Live View mode, the recorded image may be contrary to a malfunction of the...
... potential risk of the LCD monitor. • Do not expose the camera to other medium. These points are not actual images shot using this manual are reproduced images, and are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the images in a cold location, the LCD monitor may reduce ...not possible due to the provisions of your camera Shooting procedure • This camera has two modes for effective use. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used of metering or the exposure mode. • In Live View mode, the recorded image may be contrary to a malfunction of the...
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On the data specifications described in this Instruction Manual The data on performance and specifications is defined under the following conditions, except as described in this Instruction Manual: at an ordinary ambient temperature of 25ºC (77°F), and using a fully charged battery pack. 8
On the data specifications described in this Instruction Manual The data on performance and specifications is defined under the following conditions, except as described in this Instruction Manual: at an ordinary ambient temperature of 25ºC (77°F), and using a fully charged battery pack. 8
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... of the background (Aperture priority 60 Shooting a moving subject with various expressions (Shutter speed priority 62 Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure 64 Shooting trails with long exposure (BULB 66 Shooting with the viewfinder (OVF 68 Switching to the viewfinder 68 Adjusting the... method to suit the movement of the subject (Autofocus mode 79 Selecting the focus area (AF area 80 Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus 81 Zooming in in one step 82 Using the flash 84 Performing wireless flash shooting 87 Adjusting the brightness of the image...
... of the background (Aperture priority 60 Shooting a moving subject with various expressions (Shutter speed priority 62 Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure 64 Shooting trails with long exposure (BULB 66 Shooting with the viewfinder (OVF 68 Switching to the viewfinder 68 Adjusting the... method to suit the movement of the subject (Autofocus mode 79 Selecting the focus area (AF area 80 Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus 81 Zooming in in one step 82 Using the flash 84 Performing wireless flash shooting 87 Adjusting the brightness of the image...
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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) 13
...; 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) 13
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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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..., use the control button to move the cursor to the setting of selecting a function with the control button from the menu list. In this Instruction Manual, the process of your choice and execute the selection. : Press v/V/b/B on the control button to execute the selection. Please refer to the guide when operating...
..., use the control button to move the cursor to the setting of selecting a function with the control button from the menu list. In this Instruction Manual, the process of your choice and execute the selection. : Press v/V/b/B on the control button to execute the selection. Please refer to the guide when operating...
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Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure) This mode is suitable for z Shooting with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. 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 [Ctrl dial setup] (page 123). button Aperture (F-number) Shutter speed 64
Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure) This mode is suitable for z Shooting with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. 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 [Ctrl dial setup] (page 123). button Aperture (F-number) Shutter speed 64
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... become brighter. 3 Shoot the image after the exposure is set to [100]. Standard value Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode. • When the mode dial is set to M, the ISO setting [AUTO] is set. • Check the exposure value on the EV scale...
... become brighter. 3 Shoot the image after the exposure is set to [100]. Standard value Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode. • When the mode dial is set to M, the ISO setting [AUTO] is set. • Check the exposure value on the EV scale...
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... reduction (Long exp.NR) will be done for the duration of time that the shutter was open . You cannot do not need to infinity in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks, etc. • Use the wireless Remote Commander (sold separately) (page 103). Notes • When using a tripod, turn off the SteadyShot...
... reduction (Long exp.NR) will be done for the duration of time that the shutter was open . You cannot do not need to infinity in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks, etc. • Use the wireless Remote Commander (sold separately) (page 103). Notes • When using a tripod, turn off the SteadyShot...
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... z 125 5.6 0 Indication AF area (80) Shooting area for aspect ratio 16:9 (118) Indication Flash compensation (90) Flash charging (84) Wireless flash (87) High-speed sync* Manual focus (81) Focus Shutter speed (62) Aperture (60) EV scale (65, 102) "Shooting unavailable" warning (99) Camera shake warning (46) SteadyShot scale (46) Aspect ratio...
... z 125 5.6 0 Indication AF area (80) Shooting area for aspect ratio 16:9 (118) Indication Flash compensation (90) Flash charging (84) Wireless flash (87) High-speed sync* Manual focus (81) Focus Shutter speed (62) Aperture (60) EV scale (65, 102) "Shooting unavailable" warning (99) Camera shake warning (46) SteadyShot scale (46) Aspect ratio...
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... be used The lens is Lens (Always set it to AF. to MF. Depending on the lens, the method for adjusting the focus: autofocus and manual focus. Using the shooting function Selecting the focus method There are two methods for switching between the auto focus and... manual focus is not Camera equipped with a the focus mode focus mode switch switch on the camera to AF. Using autofocus 1 Set the focus mode switch ...
... be used The lens is Lens (Always set it to AF. to MF. Depending on the lens, the method for adjusting the focus: autofocus and manual focus. Using the shooting function Selecting the focus method There are two methods for switching between the auto focus and... manual focus is not Camera equipped with a the focus mode focus mode switch switch on the camera to AF. Using autofocus 1 Set the focus mode switch ...
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... that may require special focusing Using the autofocus, it is not sufficient. 77 In such cases, use the focus lock shooting feature (page 78) or manual focus (page 81). • A subject that is low in contrast, such as blue sky or a white wall. • Two subjects at an area where the...
... that may require special focusing Using the autofocus, it is not sufficient. 77 In such cases, use the focus lock shooting feature (page 78) or manual focus (page 81). • A subject that is low in contrast, such as blue sky or a white wall. • Two subjects at an area where the...
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...) When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can be focused in viewfinder mode (page 69). • The direct manual focus function is confirmed. When the Wide AF area is used, the center 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 MF. 2 When the lens is not equipped with the control button is used. • When using...
...) When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can be focused in viewfinder mode (page 69). • The direct manual focus function is confirmed. When the Wide AF area is used, the center 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 MF. 2 When the lens is not equipped with the control button is used. • When using...
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... again. With recording data Histogram display Without recording data To select the orientation when playing back an image recorded 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. Using the viewing function Playing back images...
... again. With recording data Histogram display Without recording data To select the orientation when playing back an image recorded 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. Using the viewing function Playing back images...
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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 123 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 123 Changing your setup
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...; In auto review, the image will not be displayed in the vertical position even if [PlaybackDisplay] is set the brightness of the LCD monitor manually. You can set to [Auto rotate] (page 104). 126 Setting the displayed time of the image right after the shooting. Setting the LCD ...monitor Setting the brightness of the LCD monitor manually The brightness of the LCD monitor is automatically adjusted to the surrounding lighting conditions using the camera with your hand and so on the ...
...; In auto review, the image will not be displayed in the vertical position even if [PlaybackDisplay] is set the brightness of the LCD monitor manually. You can set to [Auto rotate] (page 104). 126 Setting the displayed time of the image right after the shooting. Setting the LCD ...monitor Setting the brightness of the LCD monitor manually The brightness of the LCD monitor is automatically adjusted to the surrounding lighting conditions using the camera with your hand and so on the ...
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... are not used in this manual. Others 153 Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick PRO," , "Memory Stick Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," , "Memory Stick Micro," "MagicGate," and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "PhotoTV HD" is...
... are not used in this manual. Others 153 Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick PRO," , "Memory Stick Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," , "Memory Stick Micro," "MagicGate," and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "PhotoTV HD" is...
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...; Set [Eye-Start AF] to [Fill-flash] (page 84). This is too close. The image is out of the lens. • You are shooting in manual focus mode, set the focus mode lever to AF (autofocus) (page 76). • When the focus mode switch is set the recording mode to AF... succession in flash (page 84). • The shutter cannot be released when the subject is out of the camera. 156 Use the focus-lock or manual focus function (pages 78, 81). Recording takes a long time. • The noise reduction function is large, the RAW mode shooting may take time. Since the...
...; Set [Eye-Start AF] to [Fill-flash] (page 84). This is too close. The image is out of the lens. • You are shooting in manual focus mode, set the focus mode lever to AF (autofocus) (page 76). • When the focus mode switch is set the recording mode to AF... succession in flash (page 84). • The shutter cannot be released when the subject is out of the camera. 156 Use the focus-lock or manual focus function (pages 78, 81). Recording takes a long time. • The noise reduction function is large, the RAW mode shooting may take time. Since the...