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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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...installation. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A500 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate this manual could void your authority to Part 15 ...cause undesired operation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A550 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful ...
...installation. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A500 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate this manual could void your authority to Part 15 ...cause undesired operation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A550 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful ...
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...the LCD monitor, and the viewfinder mode using the viewfinder (OVF). • There may cause a fire. When the camera warms up ) data to a malfunction of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the images in any way. The ...the method used of such materials may be contrary to direct sunlight. When turning on the camera in a cold location. Unauthorized recording of metering or the exposure mode. • In Live View or manual focus check mode, the recorded image may be discolored and that may appear in color) ...
...the LCD monitor, and the viewfinder mode using the viewfinder (OVF). • There may cause a fire. When the camera warms up ) data to a malfunction of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the images in any way. The ...the method used of such materials may be contrary to direct sunlight. When turning on the camera in a cold location. Unauthorized recording of metering or the exposure mode. • In Live View or manual focus check mode, the recorded image may be discolored and that may appear in color) ...
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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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... 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 the "SD memory card" in this camera. The "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are referred to as the "Memory Stick PRO... 3 Select the type of memory card you want to as illustrated. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camera.
... 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 the "SD memory card" in this camera. The "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are referred to as the "Memory Stick PRO... 3 Select the type of memory card you want to as illustrated. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camera.
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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)
...) 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)
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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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... (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) Camera shake warning (48) SteadyShot scale (48) 41 LCD monitor The Graphic Display graphically shows the...
... (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) Camera shake warning (48) SteadyShot scale (48) 41 LCD monitor The Graphic Display graphically shows the...
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.... When you start an operation, an operation guide of controller functions will be displayed at the bottom of buttons, such as follows. In this Instruction Manual, the process of icons are as the Fn (Function) button, or the MENU button. The indications of selecting a function with MENU button Fn button (Delete...
.... When you start an operation, an operation guide of controller functions will be displayed at the bottom of buttons, such as follows. In this Instruction Manual, the process of icons are as the Fn (Function) button, or the MENU button. The indications of selecting a function with MENU button Fn button (Delete...
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... Detection) t [Off] Shooting technique • Compose to [On] in viewfinder mode or with the manual focus check function. • Up to eight faces can be used for focusing turns green. • When the camera detects multiple faces, the camera automatically selects a priority face and the single Face Detection frame turns orange. When you...
... Detection) t [Off] Shooting technique • Compose to [On] in viewfinder mode or with the manual focus check function. • Up to eight faces can be used for focusing turns green. • When the camera detects multiple faces, the camera automatically selects a priority face and the single Face Detection frame turns orange. When you...
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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. button Aperture (F-number) Shutter speed 67
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...mode, the ISO setting [AUTO] is not available. However, the flash range differs according to select the shutter speed and aperture value combination. Manual shift You can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination without changing the exposure you set to M, the ISO setting [AUTO] is set... you shoot with the flash. The arrow starts flashing if the difference becomes greater. Standard value Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode. • When the mode dial is set to [200]. When you shoot with the flash, check the...
...mode, the ISO setting [AUTO] is not available. However, the flash range differs according to select the shutter speed and aperture value combination. Manual shift You can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination without changing the exposure you set to M, the ISO setting [AUTO] is set... you shoot with the flash. The arrow starts flashing if the difference becomes greater. Standard value Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode. • When the mode dial is set to [200]. When you shoot with the flash, check the...
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... Remote Commander. • If you use a Remote Commander that the shutter was open. As long as the shutter button is temporarily set to infinity in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks, etc. • Use the Wireless Remote Commander (sold separately), you can leave the shutter open . Pressing the SHUTTER button on...
... Remote Commander. • If you use a Remote Commander that the shutter was open. As long as the shutter button is temporarily set to infinity in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks, etc. • Use the Wireless Remote Commander (sold separately), you can leave the shutter open . Pressing the SHUTTER button on...
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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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MF. Set the focus mode Set the focus mode switch on the camera switch on the lens, the method for adjusting the focus: autofocus and manual focus. to AF. Using the shooting function 79 Using autofocus 1 Set the focus mode switch on the camera to AF. 2 When the lens is equipped with the focus... (Always set it to AF. The type of lens The switch to be used The lens is not Camera 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 lens to...
MF. Set the focus mode Set the focus mode switch on the camera switch on the lens, the method for adjusting the focus: autofocus and manual focus. to AF. Using the shooting function 79 Using autofocus 1 Set the focus mode switch on the camera to AF. 2 When the lens is equipped with the focus... (Always set it to AF. The type of lens The switch to be used The lens is not Camera 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 lens to...
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... for focusing, set up [AF area] (page 83). Focal point moves following subjects. 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). Focal point moves following subjects. 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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... 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 controller is used. • When using a tele... is selected with the focus mode switch, set the focus mode switch on the camera to MF. 3 Rotate the focusing ring of the focusing ring may not be focused in viewfinder mode (page 72). 84 Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus) When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode...
... 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 controller is used. • When using a tele... is selected with the focus mode switch, set the focus mode switch on the camera to MF. 3 Rotate the focusing ring of the focusing ring may not be focused in viewfinder mode (page 72). 84 Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus) When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode...
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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. Using the shooting function Checking the focus by enlarging the image (Manual focus check) You can check the focus ... time you want to enlarge with the proper brightness regardless of the shutter speed and exposure are fixed when the manual focus check starts. The mirror slides up and the image is displayed with v/V/b/B on the LCD monitor in the..., the zoom scaling changes as follows: Full display t Approx. ×7 t Approx. ×14 button 85
The camera meters the light again right before shooting using the image sensor used for recording. 1 Press the MF CHECK LV button. Using the shooting function Checking the focus by enlarging the image (Manual focus check) You can check the focus ... time you want to enlarge with the proper brightness regardless of the shutter speed and exposure are fixed when the manual focus check starts. The mirror slides up and the image is displayed with v/V/b/B on the LCD monitor in the..., the zoom scaling changes as follows: Full display t Approx. ×7 t Approx. ×14 button 85
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... ×7 or ×14, however the recorded image is set to (Local), the autofocus can also be activated using the controller. 4 Press the shutter button fully down . • You cannot use the camera until the temperature decreases (page 170). • When using the manual focus check function in viewfinder...a grid line (page 136). 3 Confirm and adjust the focus. • You can adjust the focus manually in manual focus check mode. • If you start shooting from this point, the camera starts exposure at the first shot. 86 When you press the AF button in autofocus mode, the autofocus...
... ×7 or ×14, however the recorded image is set to (Local), the autofocus can also be activated using the controller. 4 Press the shutter button fully down . • You cannot use the camera until the temperature decreases (page 170). • When using the manual focus check function in viewfinder...a grid line (page 136). 3 Confirm and adjust the focus. • You can adjust the focus manually in manual focus check mode. • If you start shooting from this point, the camera starts exposure at the first shot. 86 When you press the AF button in autofocus mode, the autofocus...