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Additional information on a computer Printing images Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Instruction Manual DSLR-A500/A550 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 on 70% or more recycled paper 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-A500/A550 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 on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
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DSLR-A500/A550 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Observe the following cautions. • ... number in fire. • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. • Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Refer to rain or moisture. 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE...
DSLR-A500/A550 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Observe the following cautions. • ... number in fire. • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. • Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Refer to rain or moisture. 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE...
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... undesired operation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following measures: - The supplied interface ... Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A550 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A500 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Subpart...
... undesired operation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following measures: - The supplied interface ... Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A550 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A500 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Subpart...
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... of images that can be recorded (should you insert a memory card into the camera and set the power switch to shoot using Sony standard memory cards for testing. Image size: L 14M (DSLR-A550)/L 12M (DSLR-A500) Aspect ratio: 3:2* "Memory Stick PRO Duo" DSLR-A550 (Units: Images) Size Capacity 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB Standard 213 451...
... of images that can be recorded (should you insert a memory card into the camera and set the power switch to shoot using Sony standard memory cards for testing. Image size: L 14M (DSLR-A550)/L 12M (DSLR-A500) Aspect ratio: 3:2* "Memory Stick PRO Duo" DSLR-A550 (Units: Images) Size Capacity 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB Standard 213 451...
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DSLR-A500 (Units: Images) Size Capacity 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB Standard 242 512 1015 2039 4136 Fine 174 368 730 1467 2975 RAW & JPEG 49 105 210 423 860 RAW 70 149 296 596 1210 SD memory card DSLR-A550 (Units: Images) Size Capacity 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB Standard 222 ...442 890 1793 3642 Fine 157 313 631 1271 2582 RAW & JPEG 45 90 183 370 752 RAW 64 128 259 522 1062 DSLR-A500 (Units: Images) Size Capacity 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB Standard 252 502 1011 2036 4136 Fine 181 361 727 1465 2975 RAW & JPEG 51...
DSLR-A500 (Units: Images) Size Capacity 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB Standard 242 512 1015 2039 4136 Fine 174 368 730 1467 2975 RAW & JPEG 49 105 210 423 860 RAW 70 149 296 596 1210 SD memory card DSLR-A550 (Units: Images) Size Capacity 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB Standard 222 ...442 890 1793 3642 Fine 157 313 631 1271 2582 RAW & JPEG 45 90 183 370 752 RAW 64 128 259 522 1062 DSLR-A500 (Units: Images) Size Capacity 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB Standard 252 502 1011 2036 4136 Fine 181 361 727 1465 2975 RAW & JPEG 51...
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... 30 seconds. - The flash strobes once every two times. - Live View mode DSLR-A550 Approx. 480 images DSLR-A500 Approx. 520 images Viewfinder mode Approx. 950 images Approx. 1000 images • The number is based on the conditions of use the camera with a battery pack at full capacity. At an ambient temperature of 25... can be recorded using a battery pack The approximate number of images that the actual numbers may be recorded is set to (Automatic AF). - Preparing the camera The number of images that can be less than those indicated depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA...
... 30 seconds. - The flash strobes once every two times. - Live View mode DSLR-A550 Approx. 480 images DSLR-A500 Approx. 520 images Viewfinder mode Approx. 950 images Approx. 1000 images • The number is based on the conditions of use the camera with a battery pack at full capacity. At an ambient temperature of 25... can be recorded using a battery pack The approximate number of images that the actual numbers may be recorded is set to (Automatic AF). - Preparing the camera The number of images that can be less than those indicated depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA...
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...timer Press the button. 109 Fine Standard RAW & JPEG RAW DSLR-A550 32 images 116 images 7 images 14 images DSLR-A500 12 images 58 images 3 images 6 images To shoot continuously at higher speeds (DSLR-A550 only) The camera shoots continuously at the first shot. The exposure and focus are... set to reduce the camera shake. 1 button t (Self-timer) t Select the ...
...timer Press the button. 109 Fine Standard RAW & JPEG RAW DSLR-A550 32 images 116 images 7 images 14 images DSLR-A500 12 images 58 images 3 images 6 images To shoot continuously at higher speeds (DSLR-A550 only) The camera shoots continuously at the first shot. The exposure and focus are... set to reduce the camera shake. 1 button t (Self-timer) t Select the ...
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... Approx. ×1.1 - ×14 Approx. ×1.1 - ×11 Approx. ×1.1 - ×7.2 DSLR-A500 Approx. ×1.1 - ×13.4 Approx. ×1.1 - ×10.1 Approx. ×1.1 - ×6.7 Switching to the image index screen. The screen changes to the display of the ...
... Approx. ×1.1 - ×14 Approx. ×1.1 - ×11 Approx. ×1.1 - ×7.2 DSLR-A500 Approx. ×1.1 - ×13.4 Approx. ×1.1 - ×10.1 Approx. ×1.1 - ×6.7 Switching to the image index screen. The screen changes to the display of the ...
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... Image size MENU button t 1 t [Image size] t Select the desired size [Aspect ratio]: [3:2] DSLR-A550 L:14M M:7.4M S:3.5M 4592 × 3056 pixels 3344 × 2224 pixels 2288 × 1520 pixels DSLR-A500 L:12M M:6.4M S:3.0M 4272 × 2848 pixels 3104 × 2072 pixels 2128 × 1416 pixels... [Aspect ratio]: [16:9] DSLR-A550 L:12M M:6.3M S:2.9M 4592 × 2576 pixels 3344 × 1872 pixels 2288 × 1280 pixels DSLR-A500 L:10M M:5.4M S:2.5M 4272 × 2400 pixels 3104 × 1744 pixels 2128 × 1192 ...
... Image size MENU button t 1 t [Image size] t Select the desired size [Aspect ratio]: [3:2] DSLR-A550 L:14M M:7.4M S:3.5M 4592 × 3056 pixels 3344 × 2224 pixels 2288 × 1520 pixels DSLR-A500 L:12M M:6.4M S:3.0M 4272 × 2848 pixels 3104 × 2072 pixels 2128 × 1416 pixels... [Aspect ratio]: [16:9] DSLR-A550 L:12M M:6.3M S:2.9M 4592 × 2576 pixels 3344 × 1872 pixels 2288 × 1280 pixels DSLR-A500 L:10M M:5.4M S:2.5M 4272 × 2400 pixels 3104 × 1744 pixels 2128 × 1192 ...
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MENU button t 3 t [Reset default] t [OK] The items to L:14M (DSLR-A550)/ L:12M (DSLR-A500) 3:2 Fine ADI flash Auto 138 Fill-flash (differs based on whether the built-in flash is open or not) AF-A Wide On Off AUTO Multi ...) Custom white balance (106) DRO/Auto HDR (98) Creative Style (101) Recording menu Reset to the default You can reset the main functions of the camera.
MENU button t 3 t [Reset default] t [OK] The items to L:14M (DSLR-A550)/ L:12M (DSLR-A500) 3:2 Fine ADI flash Auto 138 Fill-flash (differs based on whether the built-in flash is open or not) AF-A Wide On Off AUTO Multi ...) Custom white balance (106) DRO/Auto HDR (98) Creative Style (101) Recording menu Reset to the default You can reset the main functions of the camera.
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...Camera [System] Camera Type Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera with built-in flash and interchangeable lenses Lens All of α Lenses [Image sensor] Image format DSLR-A550 23.4×15.6 mm (APS-C format) CMOS image sensor DSLR-A500 23.5×15.6 mm (APS-C format) CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of image sensor DSLR...-A550 Approx. 14 600 000 pixels DSLR-A500 Approx. 12 900 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera DSLR-A550 Approx. 14 200 000 pixels DSLR-A500 Approx. 12 300 000 pixels [SteadyShot] System Image sensor-shift...
...Camera [System] Camera Type Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera with built-in flash and interchangeable lenses Lens All of α Lenses [Image sensor] Image format DSLR-A550 23.4×15.6 mm (APS-C format) CMOS image sensor DSLR-A500 23.5×15.6 mm (APS-C format) CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of image sensor DSLR...-A550 Approx. 14 600 000 pixels DSLR-A500 Approx. 12 900 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera DSLR-A550 Approx. 14 200 000 pixels DSLR-A500 Approx. 12 300 000 pixels [SteadyShot] System Image sensor-shift...
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GN 12 (in meters at ISO 100 conversion with F1.4 lens) ISO sensitivity (Recommended exposure index) AUTO, ISO 200 to 12800 Exposure compensation ±2.0 EV (1/3 EV step) [...-HG Duo" media, SD memory card, SDHC memory card [LCD monitor] LCD panel 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive Total number of dots DSLR-A550 921 600 (640 × 3 (RGB) × 480) dots DSLR-A500 230 400 (960 × 240) dots [Input/output terminals] USB miniB HDMI HDMI type C minijack [Power, general] Used battery pack...
GN 12 (in meters at ISO 100 conversion with F1.4 lens) ISO sensitivity (Recommended exposure index) AUTO, ISO 200 to 12800 Exposure compensation ±2.0 EV (1/3 EV step) [...-HG Duo" media, SD memory card, SDHC memory card [LCD monitor] LCD panel 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive Total number of dots DSLR-A550 921 600 (640 × 3 (RGB) × 480) dots DSLR-A500 230 400 (960 × 240) dots [Input/output terminals] USB miniB HDMI HDMI type C minijack [Power, general] Used battery pack...
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..., by using a 50 mm lens, you can find the approximate equivalent of the focal length of a 35 mm-format film camera, and shoot with the same picture angle, by increasing the focal length of your lens by half. You can get the approximate... equivalent of a 75 mm lens of a 35 mm-format film camera. Dimensions Approx. 137 × 104 × 84 mm (5 1/2 × 4 1/8 × 3 3/8 inches) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions) Mass DSLR-A550 Approx. 599 g (1 lb 5.1 oz) (without batteries, memory card and body accessories) DSLR-A500 Approx. 597 g (1 lb 5.1 oz) (without batteries, memory card...
..., by using a 50 mm lens, you can find the approximate equivalent of the focal length of a 35 mm-format film camera, and shoot with the same picture angle, by increasing the focal length of your lens by half. You can get the approximate... equivalent of a 75 mm lens of a 35 mm-format film camera. Dimensions Approx. 137 × 104 × 84 mm (5 1/2 × 4 1/8 × 3 3/8 inches) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions) Mass DSLR-A550 Approx. 599 g (1 lb 5.1 oz) (without batteries, memory card and body accessories) DSLR-A500 Approx. 597 g (1 lb 5.1 oz) (without batteries, memory card...