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Printed 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 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
Printed 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 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
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... 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. 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. DANGER - Observe the following cautions. • Do not ...
... 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. 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. DANGER - Observe the following cautions. • Do not ...
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...Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in order...to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A550 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. The supplied interface cable must accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference,...
...Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in order...to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A550 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. The supplied interface cable must accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference,...
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... recordable images) flashes in yellow, the memory card is displayed on the shooting conditions. 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 213 451 893 1796 3642 Fine 151 319 633... (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, it means no memory card has been inserted. Replace the memory card with this camera. The values may vary depending on the LCD monitor. The values are defined using the current settings) is full. Checking the number of...
... recordable images) flashes in yellow, the memory card is displayed on the shooting conditions. 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 213 451 893 1796 3642 Fine 151 319 633... (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, it means no memory card has been inserted. Replace the memory card with this camera. The values may vary depending on the LCD monitor. The values are defined using the current settings) is full. Checking the number of...
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... 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...
... 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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Live View mode DSLR-A550 Approx. 480 images DSLR-A500 Approx. 520 images Viewfinder mode Approx. 950 images Approx. 1000 images • The number is as follows when you use . Preparing the camera The number of images that can be less than those indicated depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 31 The... battery pack (supplied) at full capacity and in the following situation: - Note that can be recorded using a battery pack The approximate number of use the camera with a battery pack at full capacity.
Live View mode DSLR-A550 Approx. 480 images DSLR-A500 Approx. 520 images Viewfinder mode Approx. 950 images Approx. 1000 images • The number is as follows when you use . Preparing the camera The number of images that can be less than those indicated depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 31 The... battery pack (supplied) at full capacity and in the following situation: - Note that can be recorded using a battery pack The approximate number of use the camera with a battery pack at full capacity.
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D Display Indication Drive mode (108) • is only for the DSLR-A550. Flash mode (88)/Red-eye reduction (90) Focus mode (82) AF area (83) Face Detection (52) Smile Shutter (113) Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator (113) E Display +2.0 AWB 7500K G9 Indication ISO sensitivity (103) Metering (97) Flash compensation (95) White balance (Auto, Preset, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter) (104) D-Range Optimizer (98)/ Auto HDR (99) Creative Style (101) 42
D Display Indication Drive mode (108) • is only for the DSLR-A550. Flash mode (88)/Red-eye reduction (90) Focus mode (82) AF area (83) Face Detection (52) Smile Shutter (113) Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator (113) E Display +2.0 AWB 7500K G9 Indication ISO sensitivity (103) Metering (97) Flash compensation (95) White balance (Auto, Preset, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter) (104) D-Range Optimizer (98)/ Auto HDR (99) Creative Style (101) 42
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Focus mode (82) ISO sensitivity (103) D-Range Optimizer (98)/ Auto HDR (99) 74 See the pages in parentheses for the DSLR-A550. LCD monitor (Graphic Display) The Graphic Display graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value and clearly illustrates how the exposure works. In AUTO or ...
Focus mode (82) ISO sensitivity (103) D-Range Optimizer (98)/ Auto HDR (99) 74 See the pages in parentheses for the DSLR-A550. LCD monitor (Graphic Display) The Graphic Display graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value and clearly illustrates how the exposure works. In AUTO or ...
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... (29) 100% Remaining battery (18) B Display Indication Flash mode (88)/Red-eye reduction (90) 76 Display Indication Drive mode (108) • is only for the DSLR-A550. Focus mode (82) AWB 7500K G9 AF area (83) White balance (Auto, Preset, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter) (104) D-Range Optimizer (98)/ Auto HDR (99...
... (29) 100% Remaining battery (18) B Display Indication Flash mode (88)/Red-eye reduction (90) 76 Display Indication Drive mode (108) • is only for the DSLR-A550. Focus mode (82) AWB 7500K G9 AF area (83) White balance (Auto, Preset, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter) (104) D-Range Optimizer (98)/ Auto HDR (99...
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To cancel the self-timer Press the button. 109 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 the number of seconds that is currently selected. 2 Adjust 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. Using the self-timer The 10-second self-...
To cancel the self-timer Press the button. 109 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 the number of seconds that is currently selected. 2 Adjust 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. Using the self-timer The 10-second self-...
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.... button Using the viewing function 117 button 3 Select the portion you want to the normal size. Image size L M S Scaling range DSLR-A550 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. When you...
.... button Using the viewing function 117 button 3 Select the portion you want to the normal size. Image size L M S Scaling range DSLR-A550 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. When you...
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...quality 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...
...quality 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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...) 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...
...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...
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...-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...
...-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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... of your lens by increasing the focal length 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 and body accessories...
... of your lens by increasing the focal length 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 and body accessories...