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... direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun. • Do not incinerate or dispose of the proper configuration for the power outlet. DSLR-A580/A560 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals. •...serial 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 ...
... direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun. • Do not incinerate or dispose of the proper configuration for the power outlet. DSLR-A580/A560 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals. •...serial 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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...received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in order to the following ... and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A580 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is no guarantee that to Part 15 of FCC Rules.
...received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in order to the following ... and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A580 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is no guarantee that to Part 15 of FCC Rules.
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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 Stick PRO Duo" media for testing. Image: Size: L 16M (DSLR-A580)/L 14M (DSLR-A560) Image: Aspect Ratio: 3:2* DSLR-A580 (Units: Images) Size Capacity 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB Standard 386 781 1587...
... 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 Stick PRO Duo" media for testing. Image: Size: L 16M (DSLR-A580)/L 14M (DSLR-A560) Image: Aspect Ratio: 3:2* DSLR-A580 (Units: Images) Size Capacity 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB Standard 386 781 1587...
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DSLR-A580 DSLR-A560 Live View mode Viewfinder mode Approx. 560 images Approx. 1050 images Approx. 560 images...: - The flash strobes once every two times. - Note that is charged for an hour after the CHARGE lamp goes out. - Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (sold separately). - [Image: Quality] is set to [Fine]. - [Autofocus Mode] is set to ... set to [16:9], you can be recorded is as follows when you use . At an ambient temperature of use the camera with a battery pack at full capacity. The number of images that can be recorded using a battery pack The approximate number...
DSLR-A580 DSLR-A560 Live View mode Viewfinder mode Approx. 560 images Approx. 1050 images Approx. 560 images...: - The flash strobes once every two times. - Note that is charged for an hour after the CHARGE lamp goes out. - Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (sold separately). - [Image: Quality] is set to [Fine]. - [Autofocus Mode] is set to ... set to [16:9], you can be recorded is as follows when you use . At an ambient temperature of use the camera with a battery pack at full capacity. The number of images that can be recorded using a battery pack The approximate number...
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Available recording time for testing. DSLR-A580 File format/ Size Capacity AVCHD 1920 × 1080 MP4 1440 × 1080 MP4 VGA 2GB 0:14:00 0:20:40 1:15:10 4GB 0:28:30 0:41:.... Shooting images Audio recording When you record movies, the operating noise of the camera or lens may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of the camera by using a memory card formatted with this camera. The values are defined using Sony standard "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media for a movie The table below shows...
Available recording time for testing. DSLR-A580 File format/ Size Capacity AVCHD 1920 × 1080 MP4 1440 × 1080 MP4 VGA 2GB 0:14:00 0:20:40 1:15:10 4GB 0:28:30 0:41:.... Shooting images Audio recording When you record movies, the operating noise of the camera or lens may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of the camera by using a memory card formatted with this camera. The values are defined using Sony standard "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media for a movie The table below shows...
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... Notes on continuous movie recording • Each continuous recording time value indicated is depending on both the DSLR-A580 and DSLRA560. • If is indicated or the camera is turned off automatically since the temperature inside the camera is too high, you disable the SteadyShot function that calls for using a tripod or a similar device...
... Notes on continuous movie recording • Each continuous recording time value indicated is depending on both the DSLR-A580 and DSLRA560. • If is indicated or the camera is turned off automatically since the temperature inside the camera is too high, you disable the SteadyShot function that calls for using a tripod or a similar device...
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... set to enlarge with v/V/b/B on the controller. • Each time you press the AEL button, the zoom scaling changes as follows: Full display t Approx. ×7.5 t Approx. ×15 (DSLR-A580)/Full display t Approx. ×7 t Approx. ×14 (DSLR-A560) 4 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. • You can record images when an image...
... set to enlarge with v/V/b/B on the controller. • Each time you press the AEL button, the zoom scaling changes as follows: Full display t Approx. ×7.5 t Approx. ×15 (DSLR-A580)/Full display t Approx. ×7 t Approx. ×14 (DSLR-A560) 4 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. • You can record images when an image...
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... ISO is set to AUTO, Sweep Shooting, or Scene Selection, ISO is one image. Multi frame noise reduction (Multi Frame NR) The camera automatically shoots multiple images continuously, combines the images, reduces the noise, and records one combined image. If you select [Multi Frame Noise Reduct...hold the shutter button until the continuous shooting stops. • When [Image: Quality] is set between ISO 100 and ISO 1600 (DSLR-A580)/ISO 200 and ISO 1600 (DSLR-A560). • The [AUTO] setting is automatically set to display the ISO screen. The larger the number, the higher the ...
... ISO is set to AUTO, Sweep Shooting, or Scene Selection, ISO is one image. Multi frame noise reduction (Multi Frame NR) The camera automatically shoots multiple images continuously, combines the images, reduces the noise, and records one combined image. If you select [Multi Frame Noise Reduct...hold the shutter button until the continuous shooting stops. • When [Image: Quality] is set between ISO 100 and ISO 1600 (DSLR-A580)/ISO 200 and ISO 1600 (DSLR-A560). • The [AUTO] setting is automatically set to display the ISO screen. The larger the number, the higher the ...
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... number of continuous shooting may be slower. Fine Standard RAW & JPEG RAW DSLR-A580 44 images 45 images 20 images 22 images DSLR-A560 27 images 47 images 7 images 7 images To shoot continuously at higher speeds The camera shoots continuously at the first shot. button t (Speed Priority Cont.) Notes ...self-timer lamp flashes quickly and the audio signal sounds quickly right before the shooting. 119 The exposure and focus are set to reduce the camera shake because the mirror is raised first. 1 button t (Self-timer) t Select the desired setting • The number after is convenient...
... number of continuous shooting may be slower. Fine Standard RAW & JPEG RAW DSLR-A580 44 images 45 images 20 images 22 images DSLR-A560 27 images 47 images 7 images 7 images To shoot continuously at higher speeds The camera shoots continuously at the first shot. button t (Speed Priority Cont.) Notes ...self-timer lamp flashes quickly and the audio signal sounds quickly right before the shooting. 119 The exposure and focus are set to reduce the camera shake because the mirror is raised first. 1 button t (Self-timer) t Select the desired setting • The number after is convenient...
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...images A still image can compare their focus conditions. button 3 Select the portion you want to the normal size. button 2 Zoom the image in or out with v/V/b/B on the controller. Scaling range The scaling range is convenient to enlarge with the button or... so that the image returns to enlarge, then press the button. This is as follows. Image size L M S Scaling range DSLR-A580 Approx. ×1.1 - ×11.8 Approx. ×1.1 - ×8.8 Approx. ×1.1 - ×6.0 DSLR-A560 Approx. ×1.1 - ×11.8 Approx. ×1.1 - ×8.0 Approx. ×1.1 - ×5.5 126
...images A still image can compare their focus conditions. button 3 Select the portion you want to the normal size. button 2 Zoom the image in or out with v/V/b/B on the controller. Scaling range The scaling range is convenient to enlarge with the button or... so that the image returns to enlarge, then press the button. This is as follows. Image size L M S Scaling range DSLR-A580 Approx. ×1.1 - ×11.8 Approx. ×1.1 - ×8.8 Approx. ×1.1 - ×6.0 DSLR-A560 Approx. ×1.1 - ×11.8 Approx. ×1.1 - ×8.0 Approx. ×1.1 - ×5.5 126
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...setup Setting image size and image quality Image: Size MENU button t size 1 t [Image: Size] t Select the desired [Image: Aspect Ratio]: [3:2] DSLR-A580 Image size L:16M M:8.4M S:4.0M 4912 × 3264 pixels 3568 × 2368 pixels 2448 × 1624 pixels Usage guidelines For prints up to A3+... RAW image with [Image: Quality], the image size of the RAW image corresponds to A4 size For prints L/2L size [Image: Aspect Ratio]: [16:9] DSLR-A580 Image size L:14M M:7.1M S:3.4M 4912 × 2760 pixels 3568 × 2000 pixels 2448 × 1376 pixels Usage guidelines For viewing on a high-...
...setup Setting image size and image quality Image: Size MENU button t size 1 t [Image: Size] t Select the desired [Image: Aspect Ratio]: [3:2] DSLR-A580 Image size L:16M M:8.4M S:4.0M 4912 × 3264 pixels 3568 × 2368 pixels 2448 × 1624 pixels Usage guidelines For prints up to A3+... RAW image with [Image: Quality], the image size of the RAW image corresponds to A4 size For prints L/2L size [Image: Aspect Ratio]: [16:9] DSLR-A580 Image size L:14M M:7.1M S:3.4M 4912 × 2760 pixels 3568 × 2000 pixels 2448 × 1376 pixels Usage guidelines For viewing on a high-...
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...) Color Temp./Color Filter (115) Custom white balance (116) DRO/Auto HDR (109) Creative Style (112) Scene Selection (63) Sweep Shooting (66) Reset to L:16M (DSLR-A580)/ L:14M (DSLR-A560) 3:2 Fine 155 MENU button t 2 t [Reset Default] t [Enter] The items to the default Changing your setup You can reset the main functions of the...
...) Color Temp./Color Filter (115) Custom white balance (116) DRO/Auto HDR (109) Creative Style (112) Scene Selection (63) Sweep Shooting (66) Reset to L:16M (DSLR-A580)/ L:14M (DSLR-A560) 3:2 Fine 155 MENU button t 2 t [Reset Default] t [Enter] The items to the default Changing your setup You can reset the main functions of the...
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...] Camera Type Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Lens A-mount lens [Image sensor] Image format DSLR-A580 23.5 mm×15.6 mm (APSC format) "Exmor" CMOS image sensor DSLR-A560 23.4 mm×15.6 mm (APSC format) "Exmor" CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of image sensor DSLR-A580 Approx. 16 700 000 pixels DSLR-A560 Approx. 14 600 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera DSLR-A580...
...] Camera Type Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Lens A-mount lens [Image sensor] Image format DSLR-A580 23.5 mm×15.6 mm (APSC format) "Exmor" CMOS image sensor DSLR-A560 23.4 mm×15.6 mm (APSC format) "Exmor" CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of image sensor DSLR-A580 Approx. 16 700 000 pixels DSLR-A560 Approx. 14 600 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera DSLR-A580...
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... View 1 EV to 17 EV on all metering modes (ISO 100 equivalent with F1.4 lens) Viewfinder 2 EV to 20 EV (4 EV to 20 EV on spot metering mode) (ISO 100 equivalent with F1.4 lens) Focus check Live View DSLR-A580 -2 EV to 17 EV on all metering modes (ISO 100 174 equivalent with F1....4 lens) DSLR-A560 -2 EV to 16 EV on all metering modes (ISO 100 equivalent with F1.4 lens) ISO sensitivity (Recommended exposure index) AUTO, ISO 100 to...
... View 1 EV to 17 EV on all metering modes (ISO 100 equivalent with F1.4 lens) Viewfinder 2 EV to 20 EV (4 EV to 20 EV on spot metering mode) (ISO 100 equivalent with F1.4 lens) Focus check Live View DSLR-A580 -2 EV to 17 EV on all metering modes (ISO 100 174 equivalent with F1....4 lens) DSLR-A560 -2 EV to 16 EV on all metering modes (ISO 100 equivalent with F1.4 lens) ISO sensitivity (Recommended exposure index) AUTO, ISO 100 to...