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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 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed on a computer Printing images Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
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 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed on a computer Printing images Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
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.... Checking the number of recordable images Preparing the camera Once you insert a memory card into the camera and set the power switch to shoot using Sony standard memory cards for testing. Insert a memory card. 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...
.... Checking the number of recordable images Preparing the camera Once you insert a memory card into the camera and set the power switch to shoot using Sony standard memory cards for testing. Insert a memory card. 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...
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At an ambient temperature of use the camera with a battery pack at full capacity. Preparing the camera The number of images that can be recorded using a battery pack The approximate number of images that the actual numbers may be recorded is ... and in the following situation: - Note that can be less than those indicated depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 31 Live View mode DSLR-A550 Approx. 480 images DSLR-A500 Approx. 520 images Viewfinder mode Approx. 950 images Approx. 1000 images • The number is set to (Automatic AF...
At an ambient temperature of use the camera with a battery pack at full capacity. Preparing the camera The number of images that can be recorded using a battery pack The approximate number of images that the actual numbers may be recorded is ... and in the following situation: - Note that can be less than those indicated depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 31 Live View mode DSLR-A550 Approx. 480 images DSLR-A500 Approx. 520 images Viewfinder mode Approx. 950 images Approx. 1000 images • The number is set to (Automatic AF...
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...-timer The 10-second self-timer is convenient when the photographer appears in the viewfinder. The exposure and focus are set to reduce the camera shake. 1 button t (Self-timer) t Select the desired setting • The number after is activated, audio signals and the self...quickly and the audio signal sounds quickly right before the shooting. 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.
...-timer The 10-second self-timer is convenient when the photographer appears in the viewfinder. The exposure and focus are set to reduce the camera shake. 1 button t (Self-timer) t Select the desired setting • The number after is activated, audio signals and the self...quickly and the audio signal sounds quickly right before the shooting. 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.
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...) 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. Resetting to ±0.0 Graphic Display Single-image screen (with recording information) Single-shot adv. Fill-flash (differs based on whether the built-in flash is... (128) Quality (129) Flash control (96) AF illuminator (90) Reset to be reset are as follows. 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
...) 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. Resetting to ±0.0 Graphic Display Single-image screen (with recording information) Single-shot adv. Fill-flash (differs based on whether the built-in flash is... (128) Quality (129) Flash control (96) AF illuminator (90) Reset to be reset are as follows. 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
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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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...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 and body accessories) Operating temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to...specifications are subject to change without notice. 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 using a 50 mm lens, you ...
...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 and body accessories) Operating temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to...specifications are subject to change without notice. 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 using a 50 mm lens, you ...