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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. Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
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... the equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. - Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SLT-A33 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is no guarantee that interference will not occur in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. 4 Note: This equipment has been tested and found...
... the equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. - Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SLT-A33 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is no guarantee that interference will not occur in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. 4 Note: This equipment has been tested and found...
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GPS-compatible: SLT-A55V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A55/A33 • Use GPS in MP4 format with this camera.... copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may get hot. On the data specifications described in this manual are reproduced images, and are incompatible with the AVCHD format This camera also uses MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 Main...8226; When the temperature of the camera may be contrary to the provisions of pictures in this Instruction Manual The data on performance and specifications is recommended that does not support High Profile - Notes when playing ...
GPS-compatible: SLT-A55V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A55/A33 • Use GPS in MP4 format with this camera.... copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may get hot. On the data specifications described in this manual are reproduced images, and are incompatible with the AVCHD format This camera also uses MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 Main...8226; When the temperature of the camera may be contrary to the provisions of pictures in this Instruction Manual The data on performance and specifications is recommended that does not support High Profile - Notes when playing ...
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...of the background (Aperture priority 72 Shooting a moving subject with various expressions (Shutter speed priority 75 Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure 77 Shooting trails with long exposure (BULB 79 Recording movies 81 Available recording time for a movie 83 Notes on continuous...method to suit the movement of the subject (Autofocus Mode 88 Selecting the focus area (AF area 89 Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus 90 Checking the focus by enlarging the image 91 Detecting faces 93 Using the Face Detection function 93 Capturing smiling ...
...of the background (Aperture priority 72 Shooting a moving subject with various expressions (Shutter speed priority 75 Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure 77 Shooting trails with long exposure (BULB 79 Recording movies 81 Available recording time for a movie 83 Notes on continuous...method to suit the movement of the subject (Autofocus Mode 88 Selecting the focus area (AF area 89 Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus 90 Checking the focus by enlarging the image 91 Detecting faces 93 Using the Face Detection function 93 Capturing smiling ...
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and Canada) • Eyecup (1) (Attached on the camera) • CD-ROM (Application Software for α camera) (1) • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NPFW50 (1) • USB cable (1) • Shoulder strap (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) 13 Preparing the camera Preparing the camera Checking the accessories supplied The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. • BC-VW1 Battery charger (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the U.S.A.
and Canada) • Eyecup (1) (Attached on the camera) • CD-ROM (Application Software for α camera) (1) • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NPFW50 (1) • USB cable (1) • Shoulder strap (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) 13 Preparing the camera Preparing the camera Checking the accessories supplied The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. • BC-VW1 Battery charger (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the U.S.A.
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... memory card, SDHC memory card and SDXC memory card are not compatible with exFAT before connecting it is the file system used with this Instruction Manual. • For recording movies, it to drop the battery pack. A MultiMediaCard cannot be prompted to an incompatible device, you use following memory cards. - (Mark2) ("Memory...
... memory card, SDHC memory card and SDXC memory card are not compatible with exFAT before connecting it is the file system used with this Instruction Manual. • For recording movies, it to drop the battery pack. A MultiMediaCard cannot be prompted to an incompatible device, you use following memory cards. - (Mark2) ("Memory...
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Before your operation Display Indication AF area (89) AWB 7500K G9 ISO sensitivity (106) White balance (Auto, Preset, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter) (112) D-Range Optimizer (107)/Auto HDR (108) Creative Style (110) C Display 1/125 F2.8 +1.0 Metering mode (105) Exposure compensation (101)/Metered Manual (78) Flash compensation (103) EV scale (78, 119) Indication Shutter speed (75) Aperture (72) Exposure (101) AE lock (100) SteadyShot (57) 45
Before your operation Display Indication AF area (89) AWB 7500K G9 ISO sensitivity (106) White balance (Auto, Preset, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter) (112) D-Range Optimizer (107)/Auto HDR (108) Creative Style (110) C Display 1/125 F2.8 +1.0 Metering mode (105) Exposure compensation (101)/Metered Manual (78) Flash compensation (103) EV scale (78, 119) Indication Shutter speed (75) Aperture (72) Exposure (101) AE lock (100) SteadyShot (57) 45
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... the bottom of icons are as the Fn (Function) button, or the MENU button. In this Instruction Manual, the process of buttons, such as follows. MENU button Returns with MENU button (Delete) button (Zoom in) button (Zoom out) button (Playback) button Control dial Help guide The Help Guide shows the information on a function...
... the bottom of icons are as the Fn (Function) button, or the MENU button. In this Instruction Manual, the process of buttons, such as follows. MENU button Returns with MENU button (Delete) button (Zoom in) button (Zoom out) button (Playback) button Control dial Help guide The Help Guide shows the information on a function...
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button Shooting images Aperture (F-number) Shutter speed 77 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 Shooting images Aperture (F-number) Shutter speed 77 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.
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...Set the ISO sensitivity as necessary (page 106). • Press the button when you shoot with the flash, check the flash range (page 98). Manual shift You can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination without changing the exposure you shoot with the flash. In M mode, the ISO setting... [AUTO] is in manual exposure mode. • When the mode dial is set to M, the ISO setting [AUTO] is beyond the range of the EV scale. 3 Shoot...
...Set the ISO sensitivity as necessary (page 106). • Press the button when you shoot with the flash, check the flash range (page 98). Manual shift You can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination without changing the exposure you shoot with the flash. In M mode, the ISO setting... [AUTO] is in manual exposure mode. • When the mode dial is set to M, the ISO setting [AUTO] is beyond the range of the EV scale. 3 Shoot...
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... open . 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to press and hold the shutter button for the same amount of the lens is pressed, the shutter remains open using a tripod, turn off in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks, etc. You cannot do not need to adjust the focus. 5 Press and hold the...
... open . 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to press and hold the shutter button for the same amount of the lens is pressed, the shutter remains open using a tripod, turn off in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks, etc. You cannot do not need to adjust the focus. 5 Press and hold the...
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... function Selecting the focus method There are two methods for switching between the auto focus and manual focus is different. Set the focus mode Set the focus mode switch on the camera switch on the lens to AF. Using the shooting function 85 Using autofocus 1 Set the focus mode switch on the... 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 camera to MF. Depending on the camera to AF.) The lens is Lens (Always set it to AF. MF. to AF. The type of...
... function Selecting the focus method There are two methods for switching between the auto focus and manual focus is different. Set the focus mode Set the focus mode switch on the camera switch on the lens to AF. Using the shooting function 85 Using autofocus 1 Set the focus mode switch on the... 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 camera to MF. Depending on the camera to AF.) The lens is Lens (Always set it to AF. MF. to AF. The type of...
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... light is confirmed. Focal point moves following subjects. You cannot release the shutter. In such cases, use the focus lock shooting feature (page 87) or manual focus (page 90). • A subject that is low in contrast, such as blue sky or a white wall. • Two subjects at different distances overlapping in...
... light is confirmed. Focal point moves following subjects. You cannot release the shutter. In such cases, use the focus lock shooting feature (page 87) or manual focus (page 90). • 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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... MF. 2 When the lens is not equipped with the control button is used , the area that can be focused in autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually. 1 Set the focus mode switch on the camera to MF. 3 Rotate the focusing ring of the focusing ring may not be smooth. • The... correct focus in the viewfinder is not achieved if the diopter is not adjusted properly in viewfinder mode (page 29). 90 Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus) When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, the z indicator lights up when the focus is confirmed. When the Wide...
... MF. 2 When the lens is not equipped with the control button is used , the area that can be focused in autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually. 1 Set the focus mode switch on the camera to MF. 3 Rotate the focusing ring of the focusing ring may not be smooth. • The... correct focus in the viewfinder is not achieved if the diopter is not adjusted properly in viewfinder mode (page 29). 90 Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus) When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, the z indicator lights up when the focus is confirmed. When the Wide...
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...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 manual focus mode. • If you press the AF button in autofocus mode, the Focus Magnifier function is...
...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 manual focus mode. • If you press the AF button in autofocus mode, the Focus Magnifier function is...
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... Settings] t Select the desired valve 122 Pressing it again pauses the playback. 3D Sweep Panorama images cannot be displayed in the portrait position even if [Manual Rotate] is not available for images that were recorded with b/B on a TV or a computer, the image will be scrolled.
... Settings] t Select the desired valve 122 Pressing it again pauses the playback. 3D Sweep Panorama images cannot be displayed in the portrait position even if [Manual Rotate] is not available for images that were recorded with b/B on a TV or a computer, the image will be scrolled.
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...image may be made available to a third party. Notes • Before using an Eye-Fi card, set [GPS On/Off] to [Off] (page 138) (SLT-A55V only). • This product does not support the Eye-Fi "Endless Memory Mode." If there is displayed, remove the memory card and reinsert it..., the Eye-Fi card may be damaged. • Wi-Fi network communication may be influenced by other communication devices. For details, refer to the operating manual supplied with [GPS On/Off] set [Upload Settings] to the operating instructions supplied with the Eye-Fi card. • If you purchased the card. ...
...image may be made available to a third party. Notes • Before using an Eye-Fi card, set [GPS On/Off] to [Off] (page 138) (SLT-A55V only). • This product does not support the Eye-Fi "Endless Memory Mode." If there is displayed, remove the memory card and reinsert it..., the Eye-Fi card may be damaged. • Wi-Fi network communication may be influenced by other communication devices. For details, refer to the operating manual supplied with [GPS On/Off] set [Upload Settings] to the operating instructions supplied with the Eye-Fi card. • If you purchased the card. ...
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...AEL toggle] settings affect the manual shift (page 78) in the viewfinder. Holding the locked exposure value by pressing the AEL button while the button is held down ([AEL hold button, you use a lens equipped with a focus hold...the desired setting Notes • While the exposure value is locked, appears on the LCD monitor and in the manual exposure mode. • When [AEL toggle] is pressed again ([AEL toggle]). Changing the function of the buttons... Button] t [D.O.F.Preview] Enabling the Focus Magnifier function You can zoom the image to check the focus using the button during shooting.
...AEL toggle] settings affect the manual shift (page 78) in the viewfinder. Holding the locked exposure value by pressing the AEL button while the button is held down ([AEL hold button, you use a lens equipped with a focus hold...the desired setting Notes • While the exposure value is locked, appears on the LCD monitor and in the manual exposure mode. • When [AEL toggle] is pressed again ([AEL toggle]). Changing the function of the buttons... Button] t [D.O.F.Preview] Enabling the Focus Magnifier function You can zoom the image to check the focus using the button during shooting.
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MENU button t 2 t [Demo Mode] t [On] 152 In such cases, adjust the exposure manually by checking it on the recorded image. Selecting the language MENU button t 1 t [ Language] t Select the language Setting the demonstration playback of a movie You can set the camera to start the demonstration playback of an astronomical telescope. Note • Correct metering cannot be achieved when you do not provide a lens contact, such as the lens of a movie if you use lenses that do not operate the camera for about one minute.
MENU button t 2 t [Demo Mode] t [On] 152 In such cases, adjust the exposure manually by checking it on the recorded image. Selecting the language MENU button t 1 t [ Language] t Select the language Setting the demonstration playback of a movie You can set the camera to start the demonstration playback of an astronomical telescope. Note • Correct metering cannot be achieved when you do not provide a lens contact, such as the lens of a movie if you use lenses that do not operate the camera for about one minute.
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...camera with the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately), the brightness of the viewfinder is always set the brightness of the LCD monitor manually or select the setting that is suitable for interior photography because [Sunny Weather] is too bright. You can set to the brightest setting... monitor is always set the brightness of the subject. Changing your hand and so on a sunny day. MENU button t 1 t [Viewfinder Bright.] t [Manual] t Select the desired setting Note • When using the camera with your setup Setting the LCD monitor/electronic viewfinder Setting the brightness of the LCD...
...camera with the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately), the brightness of the viewfinder is always set the brightness of the LCD monitor manually or select the setting that is suitable for interior photography because [Sunny Weather] is too bright. You can set to the brightest setting... monitor is always set the brightness of the subject. Changing your hand and so on a sunny day. MENU button t 1 t [Viewfinder Bright.] t [Manual] t Select the desired setting Note • When using the camera with your setup Setting the LCD monitor/electronic viewfinder Setting the brightness of the LCD...