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... the flash 42 Adjusting the brightness of the image 44 2 The contents of the "Basic operations" section are the same as those in the Instruction Manual supplied. Table of Contents Basic operations 9 This section provides basic information on and setting the clock 27 Before shooting 29 Adjusting the viewfinder to the...
... the flash 42 Adjusting the brightness of the image 44 2 The contents of the "Basic operations" section are the same as those in the Instruction Manual supplied. Table of Contents Basic operations 9 This section provides basic information on and setting the clock 27 Before shooting 29 Adjusting the viewfinder to the...
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... Auto 88 Scene Selection 89 Sweep Panorama/ 3D Sweep Panorama ....... 91 Cont. Priority AE Mode 93 Program Auto 94 Aperture Priority 95 Shutter Priority 97 Manual Exposure 99 BULB 100 Movie recording setup 103 Recording movies easily 103 Digital Zoom 104 Recording movies with the shutter speed and aperture adjusted 105... Audio Recording 107 Adjusting the focus 109 Autofocus 109 Focus-lock 111 Autofocus Mode 112 AF area 113 The AF illuminator 113 Object Tracking 114 Manual focus 116 Peaking 117
... Auto 88 Scene Selection 89 Sweep Panorama/ 3D Sweep Panorama ....... 91 Cont. Priority AE Mode 93 Program Auto 94 Aperture Priority 95 Shutter Priority 97 Manual Exposure 99 BULB 100 Movie recording setup 103 Recording movies easily 103 Digital Zoom 104 Recording movies with the shutter speed and aperture adjusted 105... Audio Recording 107 Adjusting the focus 109 Autofocus 109 Focus-lock 111 Autofocus Mode 112 AF area 113 The AF illuminator 113 Object Tracking 114 Manual focus 116 Peaking 117
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To more effectively take advantage of the "Basic operations" section are the same as those in the Instruction Manual supplied. This section provides the basic information on operating the camera. Basic operations The contents of the camera, see "Advanced operations" (page 79). 9
To more effectively take advantage of the "Basic operations" section are the same as those in the Instruction Manual supplied. This section provides the basic information on operating the camera. Basic operations The contents of the camera, see "Advanced operations" (page 79). 9
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... The model name varies depending on the CD-ROM (supplied). For this reason, movies recorded in this camera. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as they are not actual images shot using a battery pack that does not support High Profile - Notes on importing AVCHD ...provisions of the copyright laws. Model name This manual covers several models supplied with the AVCHD format This camera also uses MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 Main Profile for MP4 format recording. DT18-55mm DT18-55mm and DT55-200mm 11 Model name SLT-A57 SLT-A57K SLT-A57Y Lens - If the power is turned...
... The model name varies depending on the CD-ROM (supplied). For this reason, movies recorded in this camera. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as they are not actual images shot using a battery pack that does not support High Profile - Notes on importing AVCHD ...provisions of the copyright laws. Model name This manual covers several models supplied with the AVCHD format This camera also uses MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 Main Profile for MP4 format recording. DT18-55mm DT18-55mm and DT55-200mm 11 Model name SLT-A57 SLT-A57K SLT-A57Y Lens - If the power is turned...
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... supplied in parentheses indicates the number of your camera (page 11). Application Software for α camera - α Handbook (This manual) • Instruction Manual (1) SLT-A57K • DT18-55mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap (1)/Packaging lid (1) SLT-A57Y • DT18-55mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap (1)/Packaging lid (1) • DT55-200mm zoom lens (1)/ Front lens cap...
... supplied in parentheses indicates the number of your camera (page 11). Application Software for α camera - α Handbook (This manual) • Instruction Manual (1) SLT-A57K • DT18-55mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap (1)/Packaging lid (1) SLT-A57Y • DT18-55mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap (1)/Packaging lid (1) • DT55-200mm zoom lens (1)/ Front lens cap...
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... so will erase all memory cards are not compatible with exFAT before connecting it to the camera. Never format the card in response to this manual Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo (Mark2) Memory Stick PRO Duo SD memory card (Class 4 or faster) SDHC memory card SDXC memory...
... so will erase all memory cards are not compatible with exFAT before connecting it to the camera. Never format the card in response to this manual Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo (Mark2) Memory Stick PRO Duo SD memory card (Class 4 or faster) SDHC memory card SDXC memory...
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... images for the subject. (Sweep Allows you to shoot panoramic images. The other settings can be adjusted manually. (Aperture Priority) (95) Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually using the control dial. (Shutter Priority) Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed (97... at a maximum of about 12 or 10 images per second. (Movie) (33, 103) Allows you to shoot movies with the exposure adjusted manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). (Program Auto) (94) Allows you want to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the...
... images for the subject. (Sweep Allows you to shoot panoramic images. The other settings can be adjusted manually. (Aperture Priority) (95) Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually using the control dial. (Shutter Priority) Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed (97... at a maximum of about 12 or 10 images per second. (Movie) (33, 103) Allows you to shoot movies with the exposure adjusted manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). (Program Auto) (94) Allows you want to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the...
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...) (Macro) (Low Brightness) (Landscape) (Tripod Night Scene) (Night Portrait) (Baby) Shooting function Cont. Shooting with the various shooting modes (Manual Exposure) (99) Allows you to (Superior Auto). 2 Point the camera towards the subject. Superior Auto 1 Set the mode dial to shoot after... adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) using the control dial. Shooting (144) Daylight Sync. Scene recognized by the camera ...
...) (Macro) (Low Brightness) (Landscape) (Tripod Night Scene) (Night Portrait) (Baby) Shooting function Cont. Shooting with the various shooting modes (Manual Exposure) (99) Allows you to (Superior Auto). 2 Point the camera towards the subject. Superior Auto 1 Set the mode dial to shoot after... adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) using the control dial. Shooting (144) Daylight Sync. Scene recognized by the camera ...
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...)/ button (151) Displays the setup screen of the camera (ZOOM)./Scales an image up when viewing images. Focus mode switch (109, Switches the autofocus and manual focus. 116) Preview button (97)/Focus Checks blurring of the buttons/switch, see "Identifying parts" (page 13). ZOOM button (141)/ button (50) Magnifies and shoots...
...)/ button (151) Displays the setup screen of the camera (ZOOM)./Scales an image up when viewing images. Focus mode switch (109, Switches the autofocus and manual focus. 116) Preview button (97)/Focus Checks blurring of the buttons/switch, see "Identifying parts" (page 13). ZOOM button (141)/ button (50) Magnifies and shoots...
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... entire screen in the viewfinder. If you look through the viewfinder. (On/Off) Sets the method for switching between the viewfinder and LCD screen. (Auto/Manual) Changes the screen size in the viewfinder, set it to a structural outline. (Rule of the viewfinder that can be selected by pressing DISP on the...
... entire screen in the viewfinder. If you look through the viewfinder. (On/Off) Sets the method for switching between the viewfinder and LCD screen. (Auto/Manual) Changes the screen size in the viewfinder, set it to a structural outline. (Rule of the viewfinder that can be selected by pressing DISP on the...
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... with the MENU button Peaking Level (117) Peaking Color (117) Live View Display (83) Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color in manual focus mode. (High/Mid/Low/Off) Sets the color used for the shaded corners of the screen caused by (168) the lens attached. (Auto/Off...
... with the MENU button Peaking Level (117) Peaking Color (117) Live View Display (83) Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color in manual focus mode. (High/Mid/Low/Off) Sets the color used for the shaded corners of the screen caused by (168) the lens attached. (Auto/Off...
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...) Displays the image list. (4 Images/9 Images) Plays back 3D-images using a 3D-compatible TV connected to play back an image recorded in portrait. (Auto Rotate/Manual Rotate) 61 The functions selected with the MENU button Lens Comp.: Chro. Sets how to the camera. Protects or cancels protection for an image. (Multiple...
...) Displays the image list. (4 Images/9 Images) Plays back 3D-images using a 3D-compatible TV connected to play back an image recorded in portrait. (Auto Rotate/Manual Rotate) 61 The functions selected with the MENU button Lens Comp.: Chro. Sets how to the camera. Protects or cancels protection for an image. (Multiple...
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Setup menu Menu start Sets the default position of the LCD screen. (Auto/Manual) Viewfinder Bright. Memory Card Tool menu The functions selected with the MENU button Format (169) File Number (169) Folder Name (169) Select REC Folder (170) ... still images. (Standard Form/Date Form) Changes the selected folder for storing still images and MP4 movies. Sets the brightness of the viewfinder. (166) (Auto/Manual) Eco Mode (166) Sets the level of use. Recovers the image database file and enables recording and playback. Creates a new folder for storing still images...
Setup menu Menu start Sets the default position of the LCD screen. (Auto/Manual) Viewfinder Bright. Memory Card Tool menu The functions selected with the MENU button Format (169) File Number (169) Folder Name (169) Select REC Folder (170) ... still images. (Standard Form/Date Form) Changes the selected folder for storing still images and MP4 movies. Sets the brightness of the viewfinder. (166) (Auto/Manual) Eco Mode (166) Sets the level of use. Recovers the image database file and enables recording and playback. Creates a new folder for storing still images...
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... the screen. Framing (121) (31, 88) - (31, 88) - (38, - 88) - - (39, 89) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (40, 91) - - - - - (40, 91) / (41, 93) - - - - - - - - - - (94) (95) (97) (99) - (33, 103) * - - * When [Manual Exposure] is selected, this function is not available. Others 77 The functions you can use are displayed in gray on the selected shooting mode. In...
... the screen. Framing (121) (31, 88) - (31, 88) - (38, - 88) - - (39, 89) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (40, 91) - - - - - (40, 91) / (41, 93) - - - - - - - - - - (94) (95) (97) (99) - (33, 103) * - - * When [Manual Exposure] is selected, this function is not available. Others 77 The functions you can use are displayed in gray on the selected shooting mode. In...
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...) The screen displayed for shooting mode Display +3 +3 +3 Indication Creative Style (135)/ Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness Picture Effect (134) Auto Portrait Framing (121) Exposure compensation (44)/Metered Manual (100) Flash compensation (125) EV scale (147) C Display 1/125 F2.8 ISO AUTO Indication Shutter speed (97) Aperture (95) ISO sensitivity (130) AE lock (124) 85
...) The screen displayed for shooting mode Display +3 +3 +3 Indication Creative Style (135)/ Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness Picture Effect (134) Auto Portrait Framing (121) Exposure compensation (44)/Metered Manual (100) Flash compensation (125) EV scale (147) C Display 1/125 F2.8 ISO AUTO Indication Shutter speed (97) Aperture (95) ISO sensitivity (130) AE lock (124) 85
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... setting Cont. Shooting techniques • When the autofocus mode is set to [Continuous AF], the focus and the exposure continue to be adjusted. • In manual focus mode or when the autofocus mode is suitable for z Shooting a fast-moving subject continuously to moment. Priority AE Mode This mode is set [Quality...
... setting Cont. Shooting techniques • When the autofocus mode is set to [Continuous AF], the focus and the exposure continue to be adjusted. • In manual focus mode or when the autofocus mode is suitable for z Shooting a fast-moving subject continuously to moment. Priority AE Mode This mode is set [Quality...
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Manual Exposure This mode is suitable for z Shooting with the flash. AV button Aperture (F-number) Shutter speed Shooting (Advanced operations) 99 However, when using the flash, ...
Manual Exposure This mode is suitable for z Shooting with the flash. AV button Aperture (F-number) Shutter speed Shooting (Advanced operations) 99 However, when using the flash, ...
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...shooting mode LCD screen Exposure value The screen in the viewfinder Standard exposure Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode. • When the mode dial is set to M, the ISO setting [AUTO] is set . • Check the exposure value..., it will show an under or over compensation value based on the correct exposure. • In viewfinder mode, check the exposure value using Metered Manual*. However, the flash range differs according to M. 100 Set the ISO sensitivity as fireworks. 3 Shoot the image after the exposure is set to...
...shooting mode LCD screen Exposure value The screen in the viewfinder Standard exposure Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode. • When the mode dial is set to M, the ISO setting [AUTO] is set . • Check the exposure value..., it will show an under or over compensation value based on the correct exposure. • In viewfinder mode, check the exposure value using Metered Manual*. However, the flash range differs according to M. 100 Set the ISO sensitivity as fireworks. 3 Shoot the image after the exposure is set to...
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... and hold the shutter button for the duration of the lens is not known, first adjust the focus on fireworks that is set off in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks, etc. AV button 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to infinity in the same general area, then shoot them. 101...
... and hold the shutter button for the duration of the lens is not known, first adjust the focus on fireworks that is set off in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks, etc. AV button 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to infinity in the same general area, then shoot them. 101...
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... used during movie recording. Movie recording setup • Do not shoot a strong light source, such as the sun. When you continue to ISO 3200. Selecting manual focus and adjusting the shutter speed or aperture may be damaged. • When you import AVCHD movies to a computer, use the digital zoom feature during...
... used during movie recording. Movie recording setup • Do not shoot a strong light source, such as the sun. When you continue to ISO 3200. Selecting manual focus and adjusting the shutter speed or aperture may be damaged. • When you import AVCHD movies to a computer, use the digital zoom feature during...