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Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Additional information on a computer Printing images Others Index Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual A-mount Preparing the camera Before your operation Shooting images Using the shooting function Using the viewing function Changing your setup Viewing images on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Additional information on a computer Printing images Others Index Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual A-mount Preparing the camera Before your operation Shooting images Using the shooting function Using the viewing function Changing your setup Viewing images on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
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... By ensuring this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other European countries with separate collection systems) Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this product shall not be handed over to conserve natural resources. For Customers in Europe Disposal of...recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. The recycling of this SLT-A55V Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera is disposed of correctly, you purchased the product. 5 For details, please access the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/ Notice for using connection cables shorter than 3 ...
... By ensuring this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other European countries with separate collection systems) Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this product shall not be handed over to conserve natural resources. For Customers in Europe Disposal of...recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. The recycling of this SLT-A55V Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera is disposed of correctly, you purchased the product. 5 For details, please access the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/ Notice for using connection cables shorter than 3 ...
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... to the operating instructions of the pixels are operational for the following marks on the LCD monitor, electronic viewfinder, lens, and image sensor • The LCD monitor and electronic viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the connected device or the software used with the camera.
... to the operating instructions of the pixels are operational for the following marks on the LCD monitor, electronic viewfinder, lens, and image sensor • The LCD monitor and electronic viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the connected device or the software used with the camera.
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... your camera 7 Checking the accessories supplied 13 Identifying parts 14 Charging the battery pack 18 Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) 20 Attaching a lens 26 Preparing the camera 28 Using the accessories supplied 30 Checking the number of recordable images 32 Cleaning 35 Screen indicators 39 Switching the screen...
... your camera 7 Checking the accessories supplied 13 Identifying parts 14 Charging the battery pack 18 Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) 20 Attaching a lens 26 Preparing the camera 28 Using the accessories supplied 30 Checking the number of recordable images 32 Cleaning 35 Screen indicators 39 Switching the screen...
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Identifying parts See the pages in flash* (96) K Microphone** L Mode dial (59 - 80) M (Flash pop-up) button (96) 14 N Lens release button (27) O Focus mode switch (85, 90) * Do not directly touch these parts. ** Do not cover this part during movie recording. Front side A Shutter button (59) B Power switch (28) C Control dial (73) D Remote sensor E Self-timer lamp (117) F Lens contacts* G Mirror* H Preview button (74) I Mount J Built-in parentheses for details of operation.
Identifying parts See the pages in flash* (96) K Microphone** L Mode dial (59 - 80) M (Flash pop-up) button (96) 14 N Lens release button (27) O Focus mode switch (85, 90) * Do not directly touch these parts. ** Do not cover this part during movie recording. Front side A Shutter button (59) B Power switch (28) C Control dial (73) D Remote sensor E Self-timer lamp (117) F Lens contacts* G Mirror* H Preview button (74) I Mount J Built-in parentheses for details of operation.
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... E-mount lenses are not compatible with this camera. • When you use a lens for which a tripod socket is provided, attach the lens onto the tripod using the tripod socket provided to put the lens on straight. Attaching a lens 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the packaging lid from the rear ...of the lens. • When changing the lens, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations so as to keep dust or debris from...
... E-mount lenses are not compatible with this camera. • When you use a lens for which a tripod socket is provided, attach the lens onto the tripod using the tripod socket provided to put the lens on straight. Attaching a lens 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the packaging lid from the rear ...of the lens. • When changing the lens, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations so as to keep dust or debris from...
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...However, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations when attaching/removing a lens. When you attach them, remove dust from them. • A rear lens cap is equipped with the DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM Lens Kit. Lens release button Note on changing the lens When changing the lens, if dust or debris... gets inside the camera and lands on the shooting environment. Setup menu 27 Preparing the camera To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way...
...However, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations when attaching/removing a lens. When you attach them, remove dust from them. • A rear lens cap is equipped with the DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM Lens Kit. Lens release button Note on changing the lens When changing the lens, if dust or debris... gets inside the camera and lands on the shooting environment. Setup menu 27 Preparing the camera To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way...
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... dust that sticks to the outside. Chemical products such as lens contacts, or the mirror. Do not use the following as thinner, or benzine. • When cleaning the lens surface, remove dust using a commercially available blower*. Do not spray lens cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface. 35 For details on your hand. - Cleaning the...
... dust that sticks to the outside. Chemical products such as lens contacts, or the mirror. Do not use the following as thinner, or benzine. • When cleaning the lens surface, remove dust using a commercially available blower*. Do not spray lens cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface. 35 For details on your hand. - Cleaning the...
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Preparing the camera 4 Select [Enter] with a finger to lift up the mirror. • Be careful not to touch the surface of the control button. To clean the image sensor using a blower If another cleaning is needed after ... 1 to 4 of "To clean the image sensor automatically using the cleaning mode of the camera." 2 Detach the lens (page 27). 3 Push the V mark on the mirror lock lever with v, and press the center of the mirror. Mirror lock lever 37 The image sensor vibrates for a short time, and eliminates dust from the sensor. 5 Turn...
Preparing the camera 4 Select [Enter] with a finger to lift up the mirror. • Be careful not to touch the surface of the control button. To clean the image sensor using a blower If another cleaning is needed after ... 1 to 4 of "To clean the image sensor automatically using the cleaning mode of the camera." 2 Detach the lens (page 27). 3 Push the V mark on the mirror lock lever with v, and press the center of the mirror. Mirror lock lever 37 The image sensor vibrates for a short time, and eliminates dust from the sensor. 5 Turn...
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...the mount. • Hold the camera's face downward to touch the surface of the mirror. • Lower the mirror down until it locks firmly. 6 Attach the lens and turn the camera off. • Confirm that the mirror is locked down firmly, the autofocus does not work during shooting. • You ... the cleaning is finished, confirm that the mirror is locked down with a finger until it clicks. • Lower the frame of the mirror back down firmly when you attach the lens. Otherwise, the lens may be scratched or this may be the cause of the mirror using a blower. 5 After the cleaning ...
...the mount. • Hold the camera's face downward to touch the surface of the mirror. • Lower the mirror down until it locks firmly. 6 Attach the lens and turn the camera off. • Confirm that the mirror is locked down firmly, the autofocus does not work during shooting. • You ... the cleaning is finished, confirm that the mirror is locked down with a finger until it clicks. • Lower the frame of the mirror back down firmly when you attach the lens. Otherwise, the lens may be scratched or this may be the cause of the mirror using a blower. 5 After the cleaning ...
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... look through viewfinder. Display Rec. Sets auto review. Sets whether or not to a structural outline. Data (41) Selects the status of the lens. Sets whether shutter can open when lens is not attached. Auto Review (154) Displays the captured image after shooting. Auto+ Image Extract. Before your operation Grid Line (154) Sets...
... look through viewfinder. Display Rec. Sets auto review. Sets whether or not to a structural outline. Data (41) Selects the status of the lens. Sets whether shutter can open when lens is not attached. Auto Review (154) Displays the captured image after shooting. Auto+ Image Extract. Before your operation Grid Line (154) Sets...
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Correct posture Stabilize your feet shoulder-width apart. 56 Point 2 Take a secure stance with your upper body and take a position that occurs after the shutter button has been pressed, resulting in a blurred image. In LCD monitor mode In viewfinder mode Point 1 One hand holds the grip of the camera that keeps the camera from moving. To reduce camera shake, follow the instructions below. Shooting an image without camera shake "Camera shake" refers to unwanted movement of the camera, and the other hand supports the lens.
Correct posture Stabilize your feet shoulder-width apart. 56 Point 2 Take a secure stance with your upper body and take a position that occurs after the shutter button has been pressed, resulting in a blurred image. In LCD monitor mode In viewfinder mode Point 1 One hand holds the grip of the camera that keeps the camera from moving. To reduce camera shake, follow the instructions below. Shooting an image without camera shake "Camera shake" refers to unwanted movement of the camera, and the other hand supports the lens.
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... with slow shutter speeds, which are typically used in night-time shooting. • Shooting a close subject, such as in macro shooting. • Shooting with a telescopic lens.
... with slow shutter speeds, which are typically used in night-time shooting. • Shooting a close subject, such as in macro shooting. • Shooting with a telescopic lens.
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Zoom ring 59 Select when shooting in a location where the use of a flash is restricted. 1 Set the mode dial to an easily viewable angle and hold ... shake warning) indicator flashes, carefully shoot the subject, holding the camera steady, or by using a tripod. (Camera shake warning) indicator AF area 4 When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring, then decide on the situation to adjust the settings. or 2 Adjust the LCD monitor to or (Flash Off). Shooting images Shooting with the...
Zoom ring 59 Select when shooting in a location where the use of a flash is restricted. 1 Set the mode dial to an easily viewable angle and hold ... shake warning) indicator flashes, carefully shoot the subject, holding the camera steady, or by using a tripod. (Camera shake warning) indicator AF area 4 When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring, then decide on the situation to adjust the settings. or 2 Adjust the LCD monitor to or (Flash Off). Shooting images Shooting with the...
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...the eye that the subject looks as flowers, foods. • You can shoot a closer subject using a tripod is slower, so using a macro lens (sold separately) to achieve better results. • The shortest focal distance does not change. Shoots close subjects such as if it is pressed. ...The shutter speed is recommended. • The picture may not be fully effective. Expresses skin tones softly. • To blur the background more, set the lens to [Flash Off] when you shoot a subject within 1 m (3.3 feet). • When shooting in sharp focus with vivid colors. • To accentuate...
...the eye that the subject looks as flowers, foods. • You can shoot a closer subject using a tripod is slower, so using a macro lens (sold separately) to achieve better results. • The shortest focal distance does not change. Shoots close subjects such as if it is pressed. ...The shutter speed is recommended. • The picture may not be fully effective. Expresses skin tones softly. • To blur the background more, set the lens to [Flash Off] when you shoot a subject within 1 m (3.3 feet). • When shooting in sharp focus with vivid colors. • To accentuate...
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...Select the desired setting 68 Using the same operation as possible • In Sweep Panorama, it is recommended that you use a wide-angle lens. • When you use a lens that has a long focal length, pan or tilt the camera more slowly than when you can select the image size: MENU button t 2... or scenery is concentrated along a screen edge, the image composition may fail. Horizontal direction Radius as short as that you use a wide-angle lens. • Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway, so that for still subjects, rather than moving ones. For details on the ...
...Select the desired setting 68 Using the same operation as possible • In Sweep Panorama, it is recommended that you use a wide-angle lens. • When you use a lens that has a long focal length, pan or tilt the camera more slowly than when you can select the image size: MENU button t 2... or scenery is concentrated along a screen edge, the image composition may fail. Horizontal direction Radius as short as that you use a wide-angle lens. • Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway, so that for still subjects, rather than moving ones. For details on the ...
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Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode) With an Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera, you can open ) and aperture (the range that is in focus: depth of field) to adjust the exposure and enjoy various photo expressions ...
Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode) With an Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera, you can open ) and aperture (the range that is in focus: depth of field) to adjust the exposure and enjoy various photo expressions ...
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...the flash range differs according to obtain correct exposure. • When the camera judges that is not obtained with a smaller aperture value (bright lens). • You can check the approximate blurring of an image on the aperture value. When you shoot with the flash. When the shutter... speed is slower, use a tripod. • To blur the background more, use a telephoto lens or a lens that the proper exposure is equipped with the selected aperture value, the shutter speed flashes. Larger F-number: The subject and its foreground and background...
...the flash range differs according to obtain correct exposure. • When the camera judges that is not obtained with a smaller aperture value (bright lens). • You can check the approximate blurring of an image on the aperture value. When you shoot with the flash. When the shutter... speed is slower, use a tripod. • To blur the background more, use a telephoto lens or a lens that the proper exposure is equipped with the selected aperture value, the shutter speed flashes. Larger F-number: The subject and its foreground and background...
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Notes • When using the Remote Commander. When the infinity position of the lens is not known, first adjust the focus on fireworks that the shutter was open. Pressing the SHUTTER button on the image. • After shooting, noise ...
Notes • When using the Remote Commander. When the infinity position of the lens is not known, first adjust the focus on fireworks that the shutter was open. Pressing the SHUTTER button on the image. • After shooting, noise ...
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Audio recording When you record movies, the operating noise of the camera or lens may deteriorate. • When the mark is indicated, the temperature of the camera is turned off automatically. You can reduce the noise of the camera ...
Audio recording When you record movies, the operating noise of the camera or lens may deteriorate. • When the mark is indicated, the temperature of the camera is turned off automatically. You can reduce the noise of the camera ...