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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 this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on a computer Printing images Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
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. Additional information on a computer Printing images Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
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... a circuit different from that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in order to ... dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. Operation is connected. - This equipment generates, uses, and... may cause undesired operation. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A550 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part...
... a circuit different from that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in order to ... dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. Operation is connected. - This equipment generates, uses, and... may cause undesired operation. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A550 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part...
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.... To deal with such issues that may cause a malfunction. When turning on the camera in color) that may appear in Live View mode, you monitored with the LCD monitor. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used of data loss, always copy (back up , the monitor will ..., depending on the method used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this Instruction Manual: at an ordinary ambient temperature of your camera Shooting procedure • This camera has two modes for shooting: the Live View mode using the LCD...
.... To deal with such issues that may cause a malfunction. When turning on the camera in color) that may appear in Live View mode, you monitored with the LCD monitor. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used of data loss, always copy (back up , the monitor will ..., depending on the method used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this Instruction Manual: at an ordinary ambient temperature of your camera Shooting procedure • This camera has two modes for shooting: the Live View mode using the LCD...
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... of the background (Aperture priority 63 Shooting a moving subject with various expressions (Shutter speed priority 65 Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure 67 Shooting trails with long exposure (BULB 69 Shooting with the viewfinder (OVF 71 Switching to the viewfinder 71 Adjusting the... of the subject (Autofocus mode 82 Selecting the focus area (AF area 83 Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus 84 Checking the focus by enlarging the image (Manual focus check 85 Zooming in in one step 87 Using the flash 88 Performing wireless flash shooting ...
... of the background (Aperture priority 63 Shooting a moving subject with various expressions (Shutter speed priority 65 Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure 67 Shooting trails with long exposure (BULB 69 Shooting with the viewfinder (OVF 71 Switching to the viewfinder 71 Adjusting the... of the subject (Autofocus mode 82 Selecting the focus area (AF area 83 Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus 84 Checking the focus by enlarging the image (Manual focus check 85 Zooming in in one step 87 Using the flash 88 Performing wireless flash shooting ...
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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) • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NPFM500H (1) • USB cable (1) • Shoulder strap (1) • Eyepiece cover (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) • Eyecup (1) (Attached on the camera) • CD-ROM (Application Software for α camera) (1) 12
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) • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NPFM500H (1) • USB cable (1) • Shoulder strap (1) • Eyepiece cover (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) • Eyecup (1) (Attached on the camera) • CD-ROM (Application Software for α camera) (1) 12
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... Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards can be used with 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... illustrated. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camera. Face side (SD memory card) Terminal part Face side ("Memory Stick PRO Duo") Terminal part 3 Select the type of memory card you want to as...
... Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards can be used with 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... illustrated. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camera. Face side (SD memory card) Terminal part Face side ("Memory Stick PRO Duo") Terminal part 3 Select the type of memory card you want to as...
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...) K For shooting: button (93) For viewing: button (116)/ button (117) (Exposure) (Zoom out) (Image index) L For shooting: AEL (AE lock) button (68, 92) For viewing/manual focus check mode: (Zoom in) button (85, 116) M For shooting: Fn (Function) button (44, 45) For viewing: (Image rotation) button (116) N Access lamp (23) Rear...
...) K For shooting: button (93) For viewing: button (116)/ button (117) (Exposure) (Zoom out) (Image index) L For shooting: AEL (AE lock) button (68, 92) For viewing/manual focus check mode: (Zoom in) button (85, 116) M For shooting: Fn (Function) button (44, 45) For viewing: (Image rotation) button (116) N Access lamp (23) Rear...
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Top A Accessory shoe (91) B LIVE VIEW/OVF switch (71, 87) C MF CHECK LV (Manual focus check Live View) button (85) D Image sensor position mark (81) E ISO button (103) F (Drive) button (108) G D-RANGE (Dynamic range) button (98) 38
Top A Accessory shoe (91) B LIVE VIEW/OVF switch (71, 87) C MF CHECK LV (Manual focus check Live View) button (85) D Image sensor position mark (81) E ISO button (103) F (Drive) button (108) G D-RANGE (Dynamic range) button (98) 38
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... images (29) 100% Remaining battery (18) B Display Indication Spot metering area (97) AF area (83) Shutter speed indicator (65) Aperture indicator (63) MF CHECK LV Manual focus check (85) C Display z 1/125 F3.5 Indication Focus (80) Shutter speed (65) Aperture (63) EV scale (68, 111) AE lock (92...
... images (29) 100% Remaining battery (18) B Display Indication Spot metering area (97) AF area (83) Shutter speed indicator (65) Aperture indicator (63) MF CHECK LV Manual focus check (85) C Display z 1/125 F3.5 Indication Focus (80) Shutter speed (65) Aperture (63) EV scale (68, 111) AE lock (92...
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... guide of controller functions will be displayed at the bottom of buttons, such as the Fn (Function) button, or the MENU button. In this Instruction Manual, the process of icons are as follows. Before your operation Selecting a function/setting You can select a function for shooting or playback with the one of...
... guide of controller functions will be displayed at the bottom of buttons, such as the Fn (Function) button, or the MENU button. In this Instruction Manual, the process of icons are as follows. Before your operation Selecting a function/setting You can select a function for shooting or playback with the one of...
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... faces, adjusts the focus, exposure, performs image processing, and adjusts flash settings. When the camera judges that is set to [On] in viewfinder mode or with the manual focus check function. • Up to overlay the Face Detection frame and the AF area. The Face Detection function is... used in the default setting. Notes • The Face Detection function cannot be detected. 52 The Face Detection frame When the camera detects faces, ...
... faces, adjusts the focus, exposure, performs image processing, and adjusts flash settings. When the camera judges that is set to [On] in viewfinder mode or with the manual focus check function. • Up to overlay the Face Detection frame and the AF area. The Face Detection function is... used in the default setting. Notes • The Face Detection function cannot be detected. 52 The Face Detection frame When the camera detects faces, ...
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button Aperture (F-number) Shutter speed 67 Shooting images 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.
button Aperture (F-number) Shutter speed 67 Shooting images 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.
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...the ISO setting [AUTO] is beyond the range of the EV scale. The arrow starts flashing if the difference becomes greater. When you set. Manual shift You can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination without changing the exposure you shoot with the flash. The b B arrow appears if the...). Rotate the control dial while pressing the AEL button to the aperture value. AEL button 68 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...
...the ISO setting [AUTO] is beyond the range of the EV scale. The arrow starts flashing if the difference becomes greater. When you set. Manual shift You can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination without changing the exposure you shoot with the flash. The b B arrow appears if the...). Rotate the control dial while pressing the AEL button to the aperture value. AEL button 68 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...
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... Wireless Remote Commander triggers BULB shooting and pressing it again stops BULB shooting. Shooting techniques • Use a tripod. • Set the focus to infinity in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks, etc. • Use the Wireless Remote Commander (sold separately), you cannot set the shutter speed to [BULB]. • If the...
... Wireless Remote Commander triggers BULB shooting and pressing it again stops BULB shooting. Shooting techniques • Use a tripod. • Set the focus to infinity in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks, etc. • Use the Wireless Remote Commander (sold separately), you cannot set the shutter speed to [BULB]. • If the...
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... 16:9 (128) Indication Flash compensation (95) Flash charging (88) Wireless flash (91) High-speed sync* Manual focus (84) Focus Shutter speed (65) Aperture (63) EV scale (68, 111) AE lock (92) "Shooting unavailable" warning (108) Camera shake warning (48) SteadyShot scale (48) Aspect ratio 16:9 (128) * When using the HVL-F58AM/HVLF42AM...
... 16:9 (128) Indication Flash compensation (95) Flash charging (88) Wireless flash (91) High-speed sync* Manual focus (84) Focus Shutter speed (65) Aperture (63) EV scale (68, 111) AE lock (92) "Shooting unavailable" warning (108) Camera shake warning (48) SteadyShot scale (48) Aspect ratio 16:9 (128) * When using the HVL-F58AM/HVLF42AM...
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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 different. to AF. Using autofocus 1 Set the focus mode switch on the camera to AF. 2 When the lens is 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 camera to AF.) The lens is Lens (Always set equipped with a the focus mode focus mode switch...
... the shooting function Selecting the focus method There are two methods for switching between the auto focus and manual focus is different. to AF. Using autofocus 1 Set the focus mode switch on the camera to AF. 2 When the lens is 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 camera to AF.) The lens is Lens (Always set equipped with a the focus mode focus mode switch...
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... for focusing, set up [AF area] (page 83). You cannot release the shutter. In such cases, use the focus lock shooting feature (page 81) or manual focus (page 84). • A subject that is low in contrast, such as blue sky or a white wall. • Two subjects at different distances overlapping in...
... for focusing, set up [AF area] (page 83). You cannot release the shutter. In such cases, use the focus lock shooting feature (page 81) or manual focus (page 84). • A subject that is low in contrast, such as blue sky or a white wall. • Two subjects at different distances overlapping in...
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... in autofocus mode, the z indicator lights up when the focus is not equipped with the controller 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 confirmed. When the Wide AF area is used, the center area...; When using a tele converter (sold separately), etc., rotation of a subject that is selected with the focus mode switch, set the focus mode switch on the camera to MF. 3 Rotate the focusing ring of the lens to achieve a sharp focus. Focusing ring Notes • In the case of the focusing ring may...
... in autofocus mode, the z indicator lights up when the focus is not equipped with the controller 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 confirmed. When the Wide AF area is used, the center area...; When using a tele converter (sold separately), etc., rotation of a subject that is selected with the focus mode switch, set the focus mode switch on the camera to MF. 3 Rotate the focusing ring of the lens to achieve a sharp focus. Focusing ring Notes • In the case of the focusing ring may...
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The camera meters the light again right before shooting using the image sensor used for recording. 1 Press the MF CHECK LV button. MF CHECK LV button 2 Press the button to enlarge with the proper brightness regardless of the shutter speed and exposure are fixed when the manual focus check... follows: Full display t Approx. ×7 t Approx. ×14 button 85 Using the shooting function Checking the focus by enlarging the image (Manual focus check) You can check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting and the exposure is set. • The image is displayed with v/V/b/B...
The camera meters the light again right before shooting using the image sensor used for recording. 1 Press the MF CHECK LV button. MF CHECK LV button 2 Press the button to enlarge with the proper brightness regardless of the shutter speed and exposure are fixed when the manual focus check... follows: Full display t Approx. ×7 t Approx. ×14 button 85 Using the shooting function Checking the focus by enlarging the image (Manual focus check) You can check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting and the exposure is set. • The image is displayed with v/V/b/B...
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... released after shooting. Shooting techniques • If you press the MF CHECK LV button when the camera is activated. 3 Confirm and adjust the focus. • You can adjust the focus manually in manual focus check mode. • If you press the AF button in autofocus mode, the autofocus is... in AE lock mode, you can check a version of the camera is for full display. • The manual focus check function will be activated using the manual focus check function in viewfinder mode, it is recommend that reflects the compensated exposure. If you ...
... released after shooting. Shooting techniques • If you press the MF CHECK LV button when the camera is activated. 3 Confirm and adjust the focus. • You can adjust the focus manually in manual focus check mode. • If you press the AF button in autofocus mode, the autofocus is... in AE lock mode, you can check a version of the camera is for full display. • The manual focus check function will be activated using the manual focus check function in viewfinder mode, it is recommend that reflects the compensated exposure. If you ...