Limited Warranty (US Only)
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...in the United States. For specific instructions on your exclusive remedies. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of the Sony product. This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with new or refurbished product or parts, any product or parts determined.... MINIII I II 2-696-103-11 Printed in material or workmanship for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). SONY® DSLR Cameras and Lenses for DSLR Camera LIMITED INARRANT'f (us Only, Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrantsthis product against defects in Japan
...in the United States. For specific instructions on your exclusive remedies. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of the Sony product. This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with new or refurbished product or parts, any product or parts determined.... MINIII I II 2-696-103-11 Printed in material or workmanship for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). SONY® DSLR Cameras and Lenses for DSLR Camera LIMITED INARRANT'f (us Only, Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrantsthis product against defects in Japan
Instruction Manual (Large File - 12.9 MB)
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Additional information on a computer Printing images Others Index Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. 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.
Additional information on a computer Printing images Others Index Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. 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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Also, refer to watch 3D-images, we recommend that you change your camera or a memory card, etc. A child's vision is always vulnerable (especially for effective use Sony lenses/accessories* designed to a malfunction of data loss, always copy (back up) data to make sure your children follow the...result in accidents and malfunctions of other medium. These flickers are operational for children under six years of age). Using the products of the camera. * Konica Minolta products are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the images in any way. • When you take...
Also, refer to watch 3D-images, we recommend that you change your camera or a memory card, etc. A child's vision is always vulnerable (especially for effective use Sony lenses/accessories* designed to a malfunction of data loss, always copy (back up) data to make sure your children follow the...result in accidents and malfunctions of other medium. These flickers are operational for children under six years of age). Using the products of the camera. * Konica Minolta products are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the images in any way. • When you take...
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... may get warm. Notes on long-time recording • When you wait until the temperature of the camera drops before continuing to shoot. • The surface of the camera may be contrary to eject HD image quality discs. Devices incompatible with AVCHD format that is turned off ...manual are reproduced images, and are incompatible with the following conditions, except as examples of such materials may fail to the provisions of the camera rises. It is not a malfunction. If the temperature reaches above a certain level, the mark is indicated on other than those that ...
... may get warm. Notes on long-time recording • When you wait until the temperature of the camera drops before continuing to shoot. • The surface of the camera may be contrary to eject HD image quality discs. Devices incompatible with AVCHD format that is turned off ...manual are reproduced images, and are incompatible with the following conditions, except as examples of such materials may fail to the provisions of the camera rises. It is not a malfunction. If the temperature reaches above a certain level, the mark is indicated on other than those that ...
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... parts 14 Charging the battery pack 19 Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) 21 Attaching a lens 27 Preparing the camera 30 Using the accessories supplied 32 Checking the number of recordable images 34 Cleaning 36 Screen indicators 40 Switching the screen mode between... 48 The functions selected by the Fn (Function) button ... 49 The functions selected by the MENU button 50 Shooting an image without camera shake 57 Correct posture 57 Using the SteadyShot function 58 Using a tripod 59 Shooting with the automatic setting 60 Shooting with appropriate settings ...
... parts 14 Charging the battery pack 19 Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) 21 Attaching a lens 27 Preparing the camera 30 Using the accessories supplied 32 Checking the number of recordable images 34 Cleaning 36 Screen indicators 40 Switching the screen mode between... 48 The functions selected by the Fn (Function) button ... 49 The functions selected by the MENU button 50 Shooting an image without camera shake 57 Correct posture 57 Using the SteadyShot function 58 Using a tripod 59 Shooting with the automatic setting 60 Shooting with appropriate settings ...
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... the function of the buttons 148 Changing other settings 150 Setting the LCD monitor/electronic viewfinder 152 Confirming the version of the camera 154 Resetting to the default 155 Viewing images on a computer Using with your computer 158 Using the software 160 Connecting the... camera to the computer 164 Creating a movie disc 167 Printing images Specifying DPOF 171 Others Specifications 173 Troubleshooting 179 Warning messages 188 Precautions ...
... the function of the buttons 148 Changing other settings 150 Setting the LCD monitor/electronic viewfinder 152 Confirming the version of the camera 154 Resetting to the default 155 Viewing images on a computer Using with your computer 158 Using the software 160 Connecting the... camera to the computer 164 Creating a movie disc 167 Printing images Specifying DPOF 171 Others Specifications 173 Troubleshooting 179 Warning messages 188 Precautions ...
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Common accessories • BC-VW1 Battery charger (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) • CD-ROM (Application Software for α camera) (1) • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) SLT-A35K • DT18-55mm zoom lens/Front lens cap (1)/Packaging lid (1) SLT-A35Y • DT18-55mm zoom lens/Front lens cap (1)/Packaging lid (1) • DT55-200mm zoom lens...
Common accessories • BC-VW1 Battery charger (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) • CD-ROM (Application Software for α camera) (1) • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) SLT-A35K • DT18-55mm zoom lens/Front lens cap (1)/Packaging lid (1) SLT-A35Y • DT18-55mm zoom lens/Front lens cap (1)/Packaging lid (1) • DT55-200mm zoom lens...
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Rear side Preparing the camera A Microphone** B Auto-lock Accessory shoe (102) C MENU button (50) D Viewfinder* (40) E Eyepiece sensors (40) F Diopter-adjustment dial (31) G LCD monitor (43, 123, 129) H (Playback) button (...
Rear side Preparing the camera A Microphone** B Auto-lock Accessory shoe (102) C MENU button (50) D Viewfinder* (40) E Eyepiece sensors (40) F Diopter-adjustment dial (31) G LCD monitor (43, 123, 129) H (Playback) button (...
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When the external microphone is a plugin-power type, the power of the microphone is turned off automatically. You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). B Hooks for shoulder strap (32) C HDMI terminal (136) D (USB) terminal (...164) E Microphone jack • When an external microphone is connected, the internal microphone is supplied by the camera. Make sure that the cord of the Remote Commander faces forward. G Memory card insertion slot (21) H Battery/memory card cover (21) I Connection ...
When the external microphone is a plugin-power type, the power of the microphone is turned off automatically. You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). B Hooks for shoulder strap (32) C HDMI terminal (136) D (USB) terminal (...164) E Microphone jack • When an external microphone is connected, the internal microphone is supplied by the camera. Make sure that the cord of the Remote Commander faces forward. G Memory card insertion slot (21) H Battery/memory card cover (21) I Connection ...
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Lens DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM (Supplied with the SLT-A35K/A35Y) DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM (Supplied with the SLT-A35Y) A Focusing ring B Zoom ring C Focal-length scale D Focal-length index E Lens contacts F Focusing mode switch G Mounting index • The DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM/DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM are designed for Sony Amount cameras (models equipped with the lens. 18 You cannot use these lens on 35mm-format cameras. • For the lenses other than DT 1855mm F3.5-5.6 SAM/DT 55200mm F4-5.6 SAM, refer to the operating instructions supplied with an APS-C sized image sensor).
Lens DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM (Supplied with the SLT-A35K/A35Y) DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM (Supplied with the SLT-A35Y) A Focusing ring B Zoom ring C Focal-length scale D Focal-length index E Lens contacts F Focusing mode switch G Mounting index • The DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM/DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM are designed for Sony Amount cameras (models equipped with the lens. 18 You cannot use these lens on 35mm-format cameras. • For the lenses other than DT 1855mm F3.5-5.6 SAM/DT 55200mm F4-5.6 SAM, refer to the operating instructions supplied with an APS-C sized image sensor).
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... finished. • Time required to the For the U.S.A and Canada wall outlet (wall socket). and Canada CHARGE lamp Power cord (mains lead) 19 Preparing the camera 2 Connect the battery charger to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F) is about 250 minutes. Charging the battery pack...
... finished. • Time required to the For the U.S.A and Canada wall outlet (wall socket). and Canada CHARGE lamp Power cord (mains lead) 19 Preparing the camera 2 Connect the battery charger to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F) is about 250 minutes. Charging the battery pack...
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... pack is the specified type, remove the battery pack, replace it has not been used after it has been charged, or when it with your camera abroad - To use an electronic voltage transformer, as this may cause a malfunction. 20 Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode ... When the CHARGE lamp flashes, this may indicate a battery error or that the battery pack is the specified type. Power sources You can use your camera and the battery charger and the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any battery pack other than the "InfoLITHIUM" W series battery pack in ...
... pack is the specified type, remove the battery pack, replace it has not been used after it has been charged, or when it with your camera abroad - To use an electronic voltage transformer, as this may cause a malfunction. 20 Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode ... When the CHARGE lamp flashes, this may indicate a battery error or that the battery pack is the specified type. Power sources You can use your camera and the battery charger and the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any battery pack other than the "InfoLITHIUM" W series battery pack in ...
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Lock lever Ensure the notched corner faces correctly. 21 Preparing the camera Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) 1 While sliding the cover open lever, open the cover. 2 Firmly insert the battery pack all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery. 3 Insert a memory card. • With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. 4 Close the cover.
Lock lever Ensure the notched corner faces correctly. 21 Preparing the camera Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) 1 While sliding the cover open lever, open the cover. 2 Firmly insert the battery pack all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery. 3 Insert a memory card. • With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. 4 Close the cover.
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...media and the SD memory card, SDHC memory card and SDXC memory card are not compatible with exFAT. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camera. Lock lever 22 Make sure that the device is recommended that are referred to as the "SD card" in response to this Instruction Manual.... Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards and SDXC memory cards can be used with this camera. Be careful not to an incompatible device, you use following memory cards. - (Mark2) ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2)) - ("Memory Stick PRO...
...media and the SD memory card, SDHC memory card and SDXC memory card are not compatible with exFAT. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camera. Lock lever 22 Make sure that the device is recommended that are referred to as the "SD card" in response to this Instruction Manual.... Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards and SDXC memory cards can be used with this camera. Be careful not to an incompatible device, you use following memory cards. - (Mark2) ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2)) - ("Memory Stick PRO...
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...the remaining battery time in a car or under certain circumstances. • Do not expose the battery pack to the operating conditions of your camera. Low You cannot shoot any more pictures. The battery pack is an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack? An "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack is a ...lithium-ion battery pack that the access lamp is displayed according to water. Preparing the camera To remove the memory card Check that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with the following indicators and percent figures ...
...the remaining battery time in a car or under certain circumstances. • Do not expose the battery pack to the operating conditions of your camera. Low You cannot shoot any more pictures. The battery pack is an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack? An "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack is a ...lithium-ion battery pack that the access lamp is displayed according to water. Preparing the camera To remove the memory card Check that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with the following indicators and percent figures ...
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...probable cause is stored and the operating conditions and environment in low temperature surroundings. Locations exposed to warm it up once a year on your camera before you start shooting. • The battery pack will run out quickly if you place the memory card near stronglymagnetized material or use continuous ... sunlight. - Battery capacity decreases little by little as the hot interior of its life. Effective use it up , and insert it in your camera immediately before storing the battery pack in a dry, cool place to how it is that the battery pack can be used for a long time...
...probable cause is stored and the operating conditions and environment in low temperature surroundings. Locations exposed to warm it up once a year on your camera before you start shooting. • The battery pack will run out quickly if you place the memory card near stronglymagnetized material or use continuous ... sunlight. - Battery capacity decreases little by little as the hot interior of its life. Effective use it up , and insert it in your camera immediately before storing the battery pack in a dry, cool place to how it is that the battery pack can be used for a long time...
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...set to the LOCK position, you cannot perform operations, such as to a hard disk of small children. Be sure to operate with this camera. Preparing the camera • We recommend backing up important data, such as recording or deleting images. • The memory cards formatted with a computer are ...not guaranteed to format the memory cards using the camera. • Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the memory cards and the equipment used. • Do not press down...
...set to the LOCK position, you cannot perform operations, such as to a hard disk of small children. Be sure to operate with this camera. Preparing the camera • We recommend backing up important data, such as recording or deleting images. • The memory cards formatted with a computer are ...not guaranteed to format the memory cards using the camera. • Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the memory cards and the equipment used. • Do not press down...
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... abbreviation for all "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media functions. Notes on using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media to record movies, only those marked with the camera, be used. If you might accidentally swallow it. 26 However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for "Memory Stick Micro" media. • To use ...a "Memory Stick Micro" media with Mark2 can be able to insert the "Memory Stick Micro" media into the camera without an "M2" Adaptor as large as of Duo size. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media*1*2*3 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media*1*2 Available with your...
... abbreviation for all "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media functions. Notes on using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media to record movies, only those marked with the camera, be used. If you might accidentally swallow it. 26 However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for "Memory Stick Micro" media. • To use ...a "Memory Stick Micro" media with Mark2 can be able to insert the "Memory Stick Micro" media into the camera without an "M2" Adaptor as large as of Duo size. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media*1*2*3 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media*1*2 Available with your...
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... lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. • Be sure to put the lens on the lens and camera. Preparing the camera Attaching a lens 1 Remove the body cap from the camera, the packaging lid from the rear of the lens. • When changing the lens, quickly change the lens away from...; When shooting, remove the front lens cap from the front of the lens. • When you carry the camera 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 help balance ...
... lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. • Be sure to put the lens on the lens and camera. Preparing the camera Attaching a lens 1 Remove the body cap from the camera, the packaging lid from the rear of the lens. • When changing the lens, quickly change the lens away from...; When shooting, remove the front lens cap from the front of the lens. • When you carry the camera 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 help balance ...
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...-in and turn over the lens hood and place it to reduce flare and ensure maximum image quality. You can use a lens hood to the camera, purchase the Rear Lens Cap ALC-R55. Lens release button To attach a lens hood It is not supplied with the DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM... you store the lens without attaching it onto the lens backwards. 28 To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in camera flash, make sure to remove the lens hood to avoid blockage of the flash light. • When storing, turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops...
...-in and turn over the lens hood and place it to reduce flare and ensure maximum image quality. You can use a lens hood to the camera, purchase the Rear Lens Cap ALC-R55. Lens release button To attach a lens hood It is not supplied with the DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM... you store the lens without attaching it onto the lens backwards. 28 To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in camera flash, make sure to remove the lens hood to avoid blockage of the flash light. • When storing, turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops...