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A ON/OFF (Power) switch B Shutter button (28) C Remote sensor (50) D AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp E Speaker F Microphone 1) G Smart Accessory Terminal 2 2) H Lens I Lens release button J Mount K Image sensor 3) L Lens contacts 3) M (USB) terminal (170) N Hook for shoulder strap O HDMI terminal (162) P Light sensor Q LCD monitor/Touch panel (21) R (Playback) button (...
A ON/OFF (Power) switch B Shutter button (28) C Remote sensor (50) D AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp E Speaker F Microphone 1) G Smart Accessory Terminal 2 2) H Lens I Lens release button J Mount K Image sensor 3) L Lens contacts 3) M (USB) terminal (170) N Hook for shoulder strap O HDMI terminal (162) P Light sensor Q LCD monitor/Touch panel (21) R (Playback) button (...
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... the LCD monitor. Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Object Tracking Prec. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Registers or changes the person to set the image size and aspect ratio. Allows you to be given priority in the Face...
... the LCD monitor. Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Object Tracking Prec. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Registers or changes the person to set the image size and aspect ratio. Allows you to be given priority in the Face...
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... Adj. Sets how to switch between an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately). Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Sets whether or not to release the shutter when there is no lens. Reduces wind noise during movie recording. Lens Comp.: Distortion Movie Audio Rec Wind Noise Reduct. Sets ... Eye Reduction FINDER/LCD Setting Live View Display Auto Review Grid Line Peaking Level Peaking Color MF Assist MF Assist Time Color Space SteadyShot Release w/o Lens Eye-Start AF Front Curtain Shutter Long Exposure NR High ISO NR Lens Comp.: Shading Lens Comp.: Chro. Main Settings Menu...
... Adj. Sets how to switch between an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately). Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Sets whether or not to release the shutter when there is no lens. Reduces wind noise during movie recording. Lens Comp.: Distortion Movie Audio Rec Wind Noise Reduct. Sets ... Eye Reduction FINDER/LCD Setting Live View Display Auto Review Grid Line Peaking Level Peaking Color MF Assist MF Assist Time Color Space SteadyShot Release w/o Lens Eye-Start AF Front Curtain Shutter Long Exposure NR High ISO NR Lens Comp.: Shading Lens Comp.: Chro. Main Settings Menu...
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....]. Also, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the following functions: - Menu Index 50GB Table of the Wireless Remote Commander to the remote sensor is released after two seconds) buttons on the RMT-DSLR1 Wireless Remote Commander (sold separately).
....]. Also, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the following functions: - Menu Index 50GB Table of the Wireless Remote Commander to the remote sensor is released after two seconds) buttons on the RMT-DSLR1 Wireless Remote Commander (sold separately).
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... depending on the indicator, the camera records images automatically. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Smile Shutter] t [On]. 2 To set the sensitivity to detect a smile with the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion...
... depending on the indicator, the camera records images automatically. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Smile Shutter] t [On]. 2 To set the sensitivity to detect a smile with the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion...
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.... Use this function when the subject is completed after you can record from bright parts to the blur. If the camera detects such situation, is released three times for one overlaid image are recorded. 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [DRO/Auto HDR] t [Auto HDR]. 2 Option t desired value. (Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. Menu Index...
.... Use this function when the subject is completed after you can record from bright parts to the blur. If the camera detects such situation, is released three times for one overlaid image are recorded. 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [DRO/Auto HDR] t [Auto HDR]. 2 Option t desired value. (Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. Menu Index...
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Table of this function when the subject is greatly reduced. Index 96GB The camera releases the shutter three times. The camera releases the shutter three times. (Miniature) Creates an image which enhances the subject vividly, with Option. (HDR Painting) (Rich-tone Mono.) Creates the...the scene is low or when significant camera shake or subject blur has occurred, you cannot shoot another image until the image processing is released three times for one shot. Notes • You cannot use these effects with rich gradation and reproduction of miniature models. Use this...
Table of this function when the subject is greatly reduced. Index 96GB The camera releases the shutter three times. The camera releases the shutter three times. (Miniature) Creates an image which enhances the subject vividly, with Option. (HDR Painting) (Rich-tone Mono.) Creates the...the scene is low or when significant camera shake or subject blur has occurred, you cannot shoot another image until the image processing is released three times for one shot. Notes • You cannot use these effects with rich gradation and reproduction of miniature models. Use this...
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...] t desired setting. Table of an astronomical telescope. Note • Correct metering cannot be released when no lens is attached. In such cases, adjust the exposure manually by checking it on an astronomical telescope, etc. Select this when you use ...lenses that do not provide a lens contact, such as the lens of contents Release w/o Lens Sets whether or not the shutter can be achieved when you attach the camera on the recorded image. Enable Disable...
...] t desired setting. Table of an astronomical telescope. Note • Correct metering cannot be released when no lens is attached. In such cases, adjust the exposure manually by checking it on an astronomical telescope, etc. Select this when you use ...lenses that do not provide a lens contact, such as the lens of contents Release w/o Lens Sets whether or not the shutter can be achieved when you attach the camera on the recorded image. Enable Disable...
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... a large diameter lens attached, the ghosting of contents Sample photo Front Curtain Shutter The electronic front curtain shutter function shortens the time lag between shutter releases. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Front Curtain Shutter] t desired setting. On Uses the electronic front curtain shutter function.
... a large diameter lens attached, the ghosting of contents Sample photo Front Curtain Shutter The electronic front curtain shutter function shortens the time lag between shutter releases. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Front Curtain Shutter] t desired setting. On Uses the electronic front curtain shutter function.
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Confirm the version when a firmware update is (three remaining battery icons) or more. We recommend that you use a sufficient battery or the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). 151GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Version Displays the version of your camera and lens. Note • An update can be performed only when the battery level is released. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Version].
Confirm the version when a firmware update is (three remaining battery icons) or more. We recommend that you use a sufficient battery or the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). 151GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Version Displays the version of your camera and lens. Note • An update can be performed only when the battery level is released. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Version].
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... 83). Check the minimum focal distance of time, the camera turns to the LOCK position. This is turned on the image. The shutter does not release. • You are shooting in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] -
... 83). Check the minimum focal distance of time, the camera turns to the LOCK position. This is turned on the image. The shutter does not release. • You are shooting in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] -
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... not be capable of the lens and camera are clean or not. • When attaching the camera to an astronomical telescope or something similar, set [Release w/o Lens] to complete the format. Attach it properly. • The lens is not attached properly, or the lens is inserted or the format has failed...
... not be capable of the lens and camera are clean or not. • When attaching the camera to an astronomical telescope or something similar, set [Release w/o Lens] to complete the format. Attach it properly. • The lens is not attached properly, or the lens is inserted or the format has failed...
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu R RAW 83 Rear Sync 66 Record Setting 86 Recover Image DB 159 Red Eye Reduction 108 Release w/o Lens 119 Remote Cdr 50 Reset Default 153 Rotate 102 S Saturation 97 Scene Recognition 28, 52 Scene Selection 54 Scroll playback 58 Select Shoot. Folder ... Shutter speed 63 Single-shot AF 70 Slide Show 99 Slow Sync 66 Smile Shutter 75 Soft keys 20 Soft Skin Effect 77 Software 167 Sony Image Data Suite 168 Spd Priority Cont 46 Specify Printing 106 Sports Action 54 Spot 91 sRGB 117 SteadyShot 118 Still/Movie Select 100 Sunset...
Table of contents Sample photo Menu R RAW 83 Rear Sync 66 Record Setting 86 Recover Image DB 159 Red Eye Reduction 108 Release w/o Lens 119 Remote Cdr 50 Reset Default 153 Rotate 102 S Saturation 97 Scene Recognition 28, 52 Scene Selection 54 Scroll playback 58 Select Shoot. Folder ... Shutter speed 63 Single-shot AF 70 Slide Show 99 Slow Sync 66 Smile Shutter 75 Soft keys 20 Soft Skin Effect 77 Software 167 Sony Image Data Suite 168 Spd Priority Cont 46 Specify Printing 106 Sports Action 54 Spot 91 sRGB 117 SteadyShot 118 Still/Movie Select 100 Sunset...
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GB 10 When the lens is removed A ON/OFF (Power) switch (25) B Shutter button (28) C Remote sensor D AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/ Smile Shutter lamp E Speaker F Microphone 1) G Smart Accessory Terminal 2 2) (23) H Lens (19) I Lens release button (20) J Mount K Image sensor 3) L Lens contacts 3) 1) Do not cover this part during movie recording. 2) Accessories for details of operation. Preparing the camera Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for the Smart Accessory Terminal can be also attached. 3) Do not touch this part directly.
GB 10 When the lens is removed A ON/OFF (Power) switch (25) B Shutter button (28) C Remote sensor D AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/ Smile Shutter lamp E Speaker F Microphone 1) G Smart Accessory Terminal 2 2) (23) H Lens (19) I Lens release button (20) J Mount K Image sensor 3) L Lens contacts 3) 1) Do not cover this part during movie recording. 2) Accessories for details of operation. Preparing the camera Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for the Smart Accessory Terminal can be also attached. 3) Do not touch this part directly.
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... the packaging lid is required to use an A-mount lens (sold separately). White index marks Notes • When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. • Do not use force when attaching a lens. • The Mount Adaptor (sold separately) is attached, remove it from the camera or the lens...
... the packaging lid is required to use an A-mount lens (sold separately). White index marks Notes • When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. • Do not use force when attaching a lens. • The Mount Adaptor (sold separately) is attached, remove it from the camera or the lens...
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... stops. However, attach or remove the lens quickly somewhere away from adhering to the image sensor. Preparing the camera x Removing the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it is turned off, due to the anti-dust function, to prevent dust from... sensor (the part that acts as the film), it may appear as dark spots on the image, depending on the shooting environment. GB 20 Lens release button Notes • When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to use body caps or rear lens caps...
... stops. However, attach or remove the lens quickly somewhere away from adhering to the image sensor. Preparing the camera x Removing the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it is turned off, due to the anti-dust function, to prevent dust from... sensor (the part that acts as the film), it may appear as dark spots on the image, depending on the shooting environment. GB 20 Lens release button Notes • When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to use body caps or rear lens caps...
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.... Switches the information to be given priority in the focus. (New Registration/Order Exchanging/Delete/Delete All) Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. (On/Off) Shoots the skin smoothly in the Face Detection function. (On/Off) Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous...
.... Switches the information to be given priority in the focus. (New Registration/Order Exchanging/Delete/Delete All) Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. (On/Off) Shoots the skin smoothly in the Face Detection function. (On/Off) Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous...
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Grid Line Peaking Level Peaking Color MF Assist MF Assist Time Color Space SteadyShot Release w/o Lens Eye-Start AF Front Curtain Shutter Long Exposure NR High ISO NR Lens Comp.: Shading Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber. GB Lens Comp.: Distortion 60 ... enlarged form. (No Limit/5 Sec/2 Sec) Changes the range of color reproduction. (sRGB/AdobeRGB) Sets camera shake compensation. (On/Off) Sets whether or not to release the shutter when there is no lens. (Enable/Disable) Sets whether or not to use autofocus when you look through an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately...
Grid Line Peaking Level Peaking Color MF Assist MF Assist Time Color Space SteadyShot Release w/o Lens Eye-Start AF Front Curtain Shutter Long Exposure NR High ISO NR Lens Comp.: Shading Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber. GB Lens Comp.: Distortion 60 ... enlarged form. (No Limit/5 Sec/2 Sec) Changes the range of color reproduction. (sRGB/AdobeRGB) Sets camera shake compensation. (On/Off) Sets whether or not to release the shutter when there is no lens. (Enable/Disable) Sets whether or not to use autofocus when you look through an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately...
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... images Nothing is displayed on . To cancel the power save , operate the camera, such as pressing the shutter button halfway down . The shutter does not release. • You are shooting in two ways, fast (about 0.15-second intervals) and slow (about 1.5-second intervals). Recording takes a long time. • The noise reduction...
... images Nothing is displayed on . To cancel the power save , operate the camera, such as pressing the shutter button halfway down . The shutter does not release. • You are shooting in two ways, fast (about 0.15-second intervals) and slow (about 1.5-second intervals). Recording takes a long time. • The noise reduction...
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... 45 Power Save 61 Prec. Zoom 56 Program Auto 44 Protect 59 Q Quality 57 R Record Setting 57 Recover Image DB 62 Red Eye Reduction 59 Release w/o Lens 60 Reset Default 62 Rotate 59 S Scene Selection 45 Scroll playback 46 Select Shoot. Dig. Image Index 53 Image Size 49 Install 65 Intelligent...
... 45 Power Save 61 Prec. Zoom 56 Program Auto 44 Protect 59 Q Quality 57 R Record Setting 57 Recover Image DB 62 Red Eye Reduction 59 Release w/o Lens 60 Reset Default 62 Rotate 59 S Scene Selection 45 Scroll playback 46 Select Shoot. Dig. Image Index 53 Image Size 49 Install 65 Intelligent...