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SLT-A55/A55V/A33 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not allow metal objects to ... is mishandled, the battery pack can charge the battery pack. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment ...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. DANGER - Observe the following cautions. • ...
SLT-A55/A55V/A33 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not allow metal objects to ... is mishandled, the battery pack can charge the battery pack. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment ...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. DANGER - Observe the following cautions. • ...
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Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SLT-A55V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. These limits are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a residential installation. This equipment generates... the FCC Rules. Operation is connected. - Address:16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SLT-A33 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - If you have any questions about this product, you may call...
Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SLT-A55V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. These limits are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a residential installation. This equipment generates... the FCC Rules. Operation is connected. - Address:16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SLT-A33 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - If you have any questions about this product, you may call...
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... recorders may be played with the AVCHD format This camera also uses MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 Main Profile for AVCHD format recording. GPS-compatible: SLT-A55V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A55/A33 • Use GPS in accordance with regulations of 25ºC (77°F), and using this camera cannot be contrary to the provisions of...
... recorders may be played with the AVCHD format This camera also uses MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 Main Profile for AVCHD format recording. GPS-compatible: SLT-A55V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A55/A33 • Use GPS in accordance with regulations of 25ºC (77°F), and using this camera cannot be contrary to the provisions of...
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..., it means no memory card has been inserted. Notes • When "0" (the number of memory card used. Image: Size: L 16M (SLT-A55/A55V)/L 14M (SLT-A33) Image: Aspect Ratio: 3:2* "Memory Stick PRO Duo" SLT-A55/A55V (Units: Images) Size Capacity 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB Standard 386 781 1587 3239 6406 Fine 270 548... in yellow, the memory card is displayed on the screen. Insert a memory card. Checking the number of recordable images Once you continue to shoot using Sony standard memory cards for testing. Replace the memory card with this camera.
..., it means no memory card has been inserted. Notes • When "0" (the number of memory card used. Image: Size: L 16M (SLT-A55/A55V)/L 14M (SLT-A33) Image: Aspect Ratio: 3:2* "Memory Stick PRO Duo" SLT-A55/A55V (Units: Images) Size Capacity 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB Standard 386 781 1587 3239 6406 Fine 270 548... in yellow, the memory card is displayed on the screen. Insert a memory card. Checking the number of recordable images Once you continue to shoot using Sony standard memory cards for testing. Replace the memory card with this camera.
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.... Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (sold separately). 33 With the flash LCD monitor mode Viewfinder mode SLT-A55 Approx. 390 images Approx. 350 images SLT-A55V Approx. 380 images Approx. 330 images SLT-A33 Approx. 340 images Approx. 270 images Without the flash SLT-A55 SLT-A55V SLT-A33 LCD monitor...be recorded using a battery pack The approximate number of images that is charged for an hour after the CHARGE lamp goes out. - SLT-A33 (Units: Images) Size Capacity 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB Standard 433 875 1778 3626 7172 Fine 305 618 1258 2569 5083 RAW &...
.... Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (sold separately). 33 With the flash LCD monitor mode Viewfinder mode SLT-A55 Approx. 390 images Approx. 350 images SLT-A55V Approx. 380 images Approx. 330 images SLT-A33 Approx. 340 images Approx. 270 images Without the flash SLT-A55 SLT-A55V SLT-A33 LCD monitor...be recorded using a battery pack The approximate number of images that is charged for an hour after the CHARGE lamp goes out. - SLT-A33 (Units: Images) Size Capacity 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB Standard 433 875 1778 3626 7172 Fine 305 618 1258 2569 5083 RAW &...
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... aperture value and clearly illustrates how the exposure works. Graphic Display Recording information display (For Live View) A Display Indication Exposure mode (59 - 80) • (SLT-A55/A55V)/ P A (SLT-A33) S M Memory card (20) 100 Remaining number of recordable images (32) Image size of still images (141)/Aspect ratio of still images (143)/Image size...
... aperture value and clearly illustrates how the exposure works. Graphic Display Recording information display (For Live View) A Display Indication Exposure mode (59 - 80) • (SLT-A55/A55V)/ P A (SLT-A33) S M Memory card (20) 100 Remaining number of recordable images (32) Image size of still images (141)/Aspect ratio of still images (143)/Image size...
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... (94) In AUTO, AUTO+, or Scene Selection mode In Continuous Advance Priority AE/ P/A/S/M mode A Display Indication Exposure mode (59 - 80) P A • (SLT-A55/A55V)/ S M (SLT-A33) Display Indication GPS triangulating status (138) (SLT-A55V only) Memory card (20) 100 Remaining number of recordable images (32) Image size of still images (141)/Aspect ratio of...
... (94) In AUTO, AUTO+, or Scene Selection mode In Continuous Advance Priority AE/ P/A/S/M mode A Display Indication Exposure mode (59 - 80) P A • (SLT-A55/A55V)/ S M (SLT-A33) Display Indication GPS triangulating status (138) (SLT-A55V only) Memory card (20) 100 Remaining number of recordable images (32) Image size of still images (141)/Aspect ratio of...
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...DRO setting. • Our measurement conditions. Shooting images Shooting continuously at a maximum of about 10 images per second (SLT-A33). When it is performed temporarily according to shoot while the shutter button is pressed fully down. • The camera... records the images continuously at a maximum of about 7 images per second (SLT-A55/A55V) or at high speed (Continuous Advance Priority AE) This mode is fixed at the first image. ...69 The focus is suitable for z Shooting a fast-moving subject continuously to (SLT-A55/A55V) or (SLT-A33) (Cont.
...DRO setting. • Our measurement conditions. Shooting images Shooting continuously at a maximum of about 10 images per second (SLT-A33). When it is performed temporarily according to shoot while the shutter button is pressed fully down. • The camera... records the images continuously at a maximum of about 7 images per second (SLT-A55/A55V) or at high speed (Continuous Advance Priority AE) This mode is fixed at the first image. ...69 The focus is suitable for z Shooting a fast-moving subject continuously to (SLT-A55/A55V) or (SLT-A33) (Cont.
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... MOVIE button again to stop recording. White Balance - AF area - After you press the MOVIE button, the camera shows the actual range to be recorded (SLT-A33 only). • The Face Detection function cannot be used without change the AF area during still image shooting are adjusted automatically. • The camera continues...
... MOVIE button again to stop recording. White Balance - AF area - After you press the MOVIE button, the camera shows the actual range to be recorded (SLT-A33 only). • The Face Detection function cannot be used without change the AF area during still image shooting are adjusted automatically. • The camera continues...
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... movie. Shooting images To change the size MENU button t 1 t [Movie: Size] t Select the desired size For details, see page 122. 83 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" SLT-A55/A55V File format/ Size Capacity AVCHD 1920 × 1080 MP4 1440 × 1080 MP4 VGA 2GB 0:14:00 0:20:40 1:15:10... SLT-A33 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:...
... movie. Shooting images To change the size MENU button t 1 t [Movie: Size] t Select the desired size For details, see page 122. 83 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" SLT-A55/A55V File format/ Size Capacity AVCHD 1920 × 1080 MP4 1440 × 1080 MP4 VGA 2GB 0:14:00 0:20:40 1:15:10... SLT-A33 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:...
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... AVCHD. • The maximum continuous recording time is 29 minutes. 84 When you disable the SteadyShot function, it is available for about 29 minutes (SLT-A55/A55V/A33). • If is indicated or the camera is turned off automatically since the temperature inside the camera is too high, you disable the SteadyShot... status of the camera. • The recording time is longer when you can record movies again after turning off the camera for about 11 minutes (SLT-A33) at a room temperature of a movie file is about 2 GB.
... AVCHD. • The maximum continuous recording time is 29 minutes. 84 When you disable the SteadyShot function, it is available for about 29 minutes (SLT-A55/A55V/A33). • If is indicated or the camera is turned off automatically since the temperature inside the camera is too high, you disable the SteadyShot... status of the camera. • The recording time is longer when you can record movies again after turning off the camera for about 11 minutes (SLT-A33) at a room temperature of a movie file is about 2 GB.
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... with v/V/b/B on the control button. • Each time you press the Focus Magnifier button, the zoom scaling changes as follows: Full display t Approx. ×7.5 t Approx. ×15 (SLTA55/A55V)/Full display t Approx. ×7 t Approx. ×14 (SLT-A33) 4 Confirm and adjust the focus. • Rotate the focusing ring to adjust the focus in...
... with v/V/b/B on the control button. • Each time you press the Focus Magnifier button, the zoom scaling changes as follows: Full display t Approx. ×7.5 t Approx. ×15 (SLTA55/A55V)/Full display t Approx. ×7 t Approx. ×14 (SLT-A33) 4 Confirm and adjust the focus. • Rotate the focusing ring to adjust the focus in...
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... on the control button t (Continuous adv.) t Select the desired speed 2 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. • When you cannot shoot single shot. SLT-A55/A55V SLT-A33 Maximum 6 images per second Maximum 6 images per second Maximum 3 images per second Maximum 2.5 images per second * Our measurement conditions. Selecting the drive mode This...
... on the control button t (Continuous adv.) t Select the desired speed 2 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. • When you cannot shoot single shot. SLT-A55/A55V SLT-A33 Maximum 6 images per second Maximum 6 images per second Maximum 3 images per second Maximum 2.5 images per second * Our measurement conditions. Selecting the drive mode This...
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...-timer lamp flashes quickly and the audio signal sounds quickly right before the shooting. 117 Fine Standard RAW & JPEG RAW SLT-A55/A55V 28 images 28 images 19 images 19 images SLT-A33 14 images 16 images 7 images 7 images Shooting technique • To shoot continuously faster, set to Continuous Advance Priority AE (page...
...-timer lamp flashes quickly and the audio signal sounds quickly right before the shooting. 117 Fine Standard RAW & JPEG RAW SLT-A55/A55V 28 images 28 images 19 images 19 images SLT-A33 14 images 16 images 7 images 7 images Shooting technique • To shoot continuously faster, set to Continuous Advance Priority AE (page...
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... a recorded image. 1 Display the image you want to the normal size. button 2 Zoom the image in or out with v/V/b/B on the control button. Image size L M S Scaling range SLT-A55/A55V Approx. ×1.1 - ×11.8 Approx. ×1.1 - ×8.8 Approx. ×1.1 - ×6.0 SLT-A33 Approx. ×1.1 - ×11.8 Approx. ×1.1 - ×8.0 Approx. ×1.1 - ×5.5 124 button...
... a recorded image. 1 Display the image you want to the normal size. button 2 Zoom the image in or out with v/V/b/B on the control button. Image size L M S Scaling range SLT-A55/A55V Approx. ×1.1 - ×11.8 Approx. ×1.1 - ×8.8 Approx. ×1.1 - ×6.0 SLT-A33 Approx. ×1.1 - ×11.8 Approx. ×1.1 - ×8.0 Approx. ×1.1 - ×5.5 124 button...
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...) 100% Remaining battery (22) Database file full (190)/ Database file error (190) Overheating warning (190) B Display Indication Histogram* (102) Exposure mode (59 - 80) • (SLT-A55/A55V)/ P A (SLT-A33) S M 1/125 F3.5 ISO200 -0.3 -0.3 35mm Shutter speed (75) Aperture (72) ISO sensitivity (106) Exposure compensation (101) Flash compensation (103) Metering mode (105) Focal length (176...
...) 100% Remaining battery (22) Database file full (190)/ Database file error (190) Overheating warning (190) B Display Indication Histogram* (102) Exposure mode (59 - 80) • (SLT-A55/A55V)/ P A (SLT-A33) S M 1/125 F3.5 ISO200 -0.3 -0.3 35mm Shutter speed (75) Aperture (72) ISO sensitivity (106) Exposure compensation (101) Flash compensation (103) Metering mode (105) Focal length (176...
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...× 2368 pixels 2448 × 1624 pixels Usage guidelines For prints up to A3+ size For prints up to A4 size For prints L/2L size SLT-A33 Image size L:14M M:7.4M S:3.5M 4592 × 3056 pixels 3344 × 2224 pixels 2288 × 1520 pixels Usage guidelines For prints up to ...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-definition TV SLT-A33 Image size Usage guidelines L:12M M:6.3M S:2.9M 4592 × 2576 pixels 3344 × 1872 pixels 2288 × 1280 pixels For viewing on the screen. 141...
...× 2368 pixels 2448 × 1624 pixels Usage guidelines For prints up to A3+ size For prints up to A4 size For prints L/2L size SLT-A33 Image size L:14M M:7.4M S:3.5M 4592 × 3056 pixels 3344 × 2224 pixels 2288 × 1520 pixels Usage guidelines For prints up to ...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-definition TV SLT-A33 Image size Usage guidelines L:12M M:6.3M S:2.9M 4592 × 2576 pixels 3344 × 1872 pixels 2288 × 1280 pixels For viewing on the screen. 141...
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... exposure mode is set to be lower. Select this format to process images on the screen. File format: JPEG The image is selected for movies (SLT-A33 only). Image: Aspect Ratio MENU button t 1 t [Image: Aspect Ratio] t Select the desired ratio 3:2 A normal ratio. 16:9 An HDTV ratio. Changing your setup 143 This is...
... exposure mode is set to be lower. Select this format to process images on the screen. File format: JPEG The image is selected for movies (SLT-A33 only). Image: Aspect Ratio MENU button t 1 t [Image: Aspect Ratio] t Select the desired ratio 3:2 A normal ratio. 16:9 An HDTV ratio. Changing your setup 143 This is...
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...: Aspect Ratio (143) Image: Quality (143) Movie: Size (142) Reset to the default You can reset the main functions of the camera. Resetting to L:16M (SLT-A55/A55V)/ L:14M (SLT-A33) 3:2 Fine 1920 × 1080 156
...: Aspect Ratio (143) Image: Quality (143) Movie: Size (142) Reset to the default You can reset the main functions of the camera. Resetting to L:16M (SLT-A55/A55V)/ L:14M (SLT-A33) 3:2 Fine 1920 × 1080 156
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... Lens Digital Camera Lens A-mount lens [Image sensor] Image format SLT-A55/A55V 23.5×15.6 mm (APS-C format) CMOS image sensor SLT-A33 23.4×15.6 mm (APS-C format) CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of image sensor SLT-A55/A55V Approx. 16 700 000 pixels SLT-A33 Approx...18 EV (at ISO 100 equivalent) AF illuminator Approx. 1 to 5 m (3.3 to 16.4 feet) [Live View] Type Main sensor Live View (Translucent mirror mechanism) Image format "Exmor" CMOS sensor Frame coverage 100% [Electronic viewfinder] Type Electronic viewfinder (color) Screen size 1.2 cm (0.46 type) Total number ...
... Lens Digital Camera Lens A-mount lens [Image sensor] Image format SLT-A55/A55V 23.5×15.6 mm (APS-C format) CMOS image sensor SLT-A33 23.4×15.6 mm (APS-C format) CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of image sensor SLT-A55/A55V Approx. 16 700 000 pixels SLT-A33 Approx...18 EV (at ISO 100 equivalent) AF illuminator Approx. 1 to 5 m (3.3 to 16.4 feet) [Live View] Type Main sensor Live View (Translucent mirror mechanism) Image format "Exmor" CMOS sensor Frame coverage 100% [Electronic viewfinder] Type Electronic viewfinder (color) Screen size 1.2 cm (0.46 type) Total number ...