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SONY® DSLR Cameras and Lenses for DSLR Camera LIMITED INARRANT'f (us Only, Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrantsthis product against defects in material or workmanship for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). A dated purchase receipt is longer. For specific instructions on how to obtain warranty service for your product, Visit Sony's Web Site: www.sony.com...
SONY® DSLR Cameras and Lenses for DSLR Camera LIMITED INARRANT'f (us Only, Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrantsthis product against defects in material or workmanship for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). A dated purchase receipt is longer. For specific instructions on how to obtain warranty service for your product, Visit Sony's Web Site: www.sony.com...
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4-459-705-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α Handbook A-mount Preparing the camera Shooting and viewing images Shooting images to suit your subject Using the shooting functions Using the playback functions Function list Viewing images on a computer Others Advanced Operations Index SLT-A58 ©2013 Sony Corporation
4-459-705-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α Handbook A-mount Preparing the camera Shooting and viewing images Shooting images to suit your subject Using the shooting functions Using the playback functions Function list Viewing images on a computer Others Advanced Operations Index SLT-A58 ©2013 Sony Corporation
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... mode 36 Superior Auto 37 Scene Selection 38 Sweep Panorama 39 Tele-zoom Cont. Priority AE 40 2 Notes on using your camera 10 Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items 12 Identifying parts 13 Front 13 Back 14 Top 15 Sides/Bottom 16 Lens 18 Charging the battery pack...21 Memory cards that you can use 23 Attaching a lens 24 Turning on the camera and setting the clock 27 Before shooting 29 Adjusting the viewfinder's visual acuity (diopter adjustment 29 Holding the camera properly 29 Shooting and viewing images Shooting still images 30 Recording movies 32 Playing back...
... mode 36 Superior Auto 37 Scene Selection 38 Sweep Panorama 39 Tele-zoom Cont. Priority AE 40 2 Notes on using your camera 10 Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items 12 Identifying parts 13 Front 13 Back 14 Top 15 Sides/Bottom 16 Lens 18 Charging the battery pack...21 Memory cards that you can use 23 Attaching a lens 24 Turning on the camera and setting the clock 27 Before shooting 29 Adjusting the viewfinder's visual acuity (diopter adjustment 29 Holding the camera properly 29 Shooting and viewing images Shooting still images 30 Recording movies 32 Playing back...
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...can be selected using the Fn (Function) button 53 Functions selected using the MENU button 55 Using the guide function of the camera 62 In-Camera Guide 62 Shooting Tips 62 Viewing images on a computer What you can do with software 64 What you can do with "PlayMemories... "PlayMemories Home 66 Viewing "PlayMemories Home Help Guide 66 Installing "Image Data Converter 67 Viewing "Image Data Converter Guide 67 Installing "Remote Camera Control 68 Selecting the method for creating a movie disc 69 Creating a disc using a computer 70 Creating a disc with a device other than a...
...can be selected using the Fn (Function) button 53 Functions selected using the MENU button 55 Using the guide function of the camera 62 In-Camera Guide 62 Shooting Tips 62 Viewing images on a computer What you can do with software 64 What you can do with "PlayMemories... "PlayMemories Home 66 Viewing "PlayMemories Home Help Guide 66 Installing "Image Data Converter 67 Viewing "Image Data Converter Guide 67 Installing "Remote Camera Control 68 Selecting the method for creating a movie disc 69 Creating a disc using a computer 70 Creating a disc with a device other than a...
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...Manual Exposure 96 BULB 97 Movie recording setup 100 Recording movies easily 100 Digital Zoom 101 4 Preparation Shooting Setting up the camera 77 Removing the Eyepiece cup 77 Shooting mode screen display 78 Selecting the screen mode 78 Histogram 79 Monitoring the subject ... Flash modes available 75 Advanced Operations 76 This section provides further information on operating the camera. Others List of viewfinder mode icons 80 Shooting a clear image without camera shake 83 Camera shake warning indicator 83 Using the SteadyShot function 83 Using a tripod 84 Selecting the...
...Manual Exposure 96 BULB 97 Movie recording setup 100 Recording movies easily 100 Digital Zoom 101 4 Preparation Shooting Setting up the camera 77 Removing the Eyepiece cup 77 Shooting mode screen display 78 Selecting the screen mode 78 Histogram 79 Monitoring the subject ... Flash modes available 75 Advanced Operations 76 This section provides further information on operating the camera. Others List of viewfinder mode icons 80 Shooting a clear image without camera shake 83 Camera shake warning indicator 83 Using the SteadyShot function 83 Using a tripod 84 Selecting the...
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... mode 154 TV playback 155 Using "BRAVIA" Sync 155 Setting the aspect ratio and image quality 157 Aspect Ratio 157 Quality 157 Setting the other camera functions 159 Long Exposure NR 159 High ISO NR 159 Color Space 160 Release w/o Lens 160 Grid Line 161 Playback... Camera Setup 6 Adjusting color tones (White Balance 136 Fine adjustment screen for color 137 Color Temp./Color Filter 138 Custom white balance 138 Zooming 140 Selecting ...
... mode 154 TV playback 155 Using "BRAVIA" Sync 155 Setting the aspect ratio and image quality 157 Aspect Ratio 157 Quality 157 Setting the other camera functions 159 Long Exposure NR 159 High ISO NR 159 Color Space 160 Release w/o Lens 160 Grid Line 161 Playback... Camera Setup 6 Adjusting color tones (White Balance 136 Fine adjustment screen for color 137 Color Temp./Color Filter 138 Custom white balance 138 Zooming 140 Selecting ...
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... 167 Recover Image DB 168 Upload Settings 168 Resetting to default settings 170 Confirming the camera version 174 Using the camera with your computer 175 Recommended computer environment (Windows 175 Recommended computer environment (Mac 176 Connecting the camera to a computer 177 Making a USB connection 177 Setting the USB connection mode (USB LUN Setting...
... 167 Recover Image DB 168 Upload Settings 168 Resetting to default settings 170 Confirming the camera version 174 Using the camera with your computer 175 Recommended computer environment (Windows 175 Recommended computer environment (Mac 176 Connecting the camera to a computer 177 Making a USB connection 177 Setting the USB connection mode (USB LUN Setting...
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Creating a movie disc 181 Creating a high definition quality (HD) disc (AVCHD recording disc) on a computer 181 Creating a standard definition quality (STD) disc .... 182 Discs you can use with "PlayMemories Home" ...... 183 Print Specifying DPOF 184 Date Imprint 184 Cleaning Cleaning the camera and lens 185 Cleaning the image sensor 186 Troubleshooting/Others Troubleshooting 189 Warning messages 198 Precautions 200 Using your camera abroad - Power sources 203 AVCHD format 204 Memory cards 205 Battery pack/Battery charger 207 License 209 Index 210 8
Creating a movie disc 181 Creating a high definition quality (HD) disc (AVCHD recording disc) on a computer 181 Creating a standard definition quality (STD) disc .... 182 Discs you can use with "PlayMemories Home" ...... 183 Print Specifying DPOF 184 Date Imprint 184 Cleaning Cleaning the camera and lens 185 Cleaning the image sensor 186 Troubleshooting/Others Troubleshooting 189 Warning messages 198 Precautions 200 Using your camera abroad - Power sources 203 AVCHD format 204 Memory cards 205 Battery pack/Battery charger 207 License 209 Index 210 8
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Read this section first. To use the camera even more effectively, see "Advanced Operations" (page 76). 9 Basic Operations This section provides basic information on operating the camera.
Read this section first. To use the camera even more effectively, see "Advanced Operations" (page 76). 9 Basic Operations This section provides basic information on operating the camera.
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...the viewfinder. We recommend that is a 1080 60icompatible device or 1080 50i-compatible device, check for the following marks on the bottom of the camera may cause a fire. • There is turned off automatically. If reflected sunlight is focused on a nearby object, it is easily affected ... No compensation for recorded content The recorded content cannot be damaged. This is not a malfunction. Notes on the functions available with the camera To check whether it may grow warm. Do not bring anything that you monitor before continuing to sunlight or shoot toward the sun for...
...the viewfinder. We recommend that is a 1080 60icompatible device or 1080 50i-compatible device, check for the following marks on the bottom of the camera may cause a fire. • There is turned off automatically. If reflected sunlight is focused on a nearby object, it is easily affected ... No compensation for recorded content The recorded content cannot be damaged. This is not a malfunction. Notes on the functions available with the camera To check whether it may grow warm. Do not bring anything that you monitor before continuing to sunlight or shoot toward the sun for...
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... name This manual covers several models supplied with the AVCHD format This camera also uses MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 Main Profile for Windows computers, use the "PlayMemories Home" software. Model name SLT-A58K SLT-A58M SLT-A58Y Lens DT18-55mm DT18-135mm DT18-55mm and DT55-200mm 11 The... copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may fail to eject HD image quality discs. Notes on other devices • This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for AVCHD format recording. Also, DVD-based players or recorders may be contrary to a computer, for...
... name This manual covers several models supplied with the AVCHD format This camera also uses MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 Main Profile for Windows computers, use the "PlayMemories Home" software. Model name SLT-A58K SLT-A58M SLT-A58Y Lens DT18-55mm DT18-135mm DT18-55mm and DT55-200mm 11 The... copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may fail to eject HD image quality discs. Notes on other devices • This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for AVCHD format recording. Also, DVD-based players or recorders may be contrary to a computer, for...
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... U.S.A. and Canada) * Multiple power cords may be supplied with all models • Camera (1) • Battery charger BC-VM10A (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached to the camera) • Instruction Manual (1) SLT-A58K • DT18-55mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap (1)/Packaging lid (1) SLT-A58M • DT18-135mm zoom lens (1)/ Front lens cap (1)/Rear lens cap (1)/Lens...
... U.S.A. and Canada) * Multiple power cords may be supplied with all models • Camera (1) • Battery charger BC-VM10A (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached to the camera) • Instruction Manual (1) SLT-A58K • DT18-55mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap (1)/Packaging lid (1) SLT-A58M • DT18-135mm zoom lens (1)/ Front lens cap (1)/Rear lens cap (1)/Lens...
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Doing so may soil or deform the mirror, and the image quality and camera performance may cause noise or lower the volume. 13 Front Preparing the camera A Shutter button (30) B Power switch (27) C Control dial (92, 94, 96) D Self-timer lamp (144) E Lens contacts* F Mirror* • This mirror is made of a transmissive ...
Doing so may soil or deform the mirror, and the image quality and camera performance may cause noise or lower the volume. 13 Front Preparing the camera A Shutter button (30) B Power switch (27) C Control dial (92, 94, 96) D Self-timer lamp (144) E Lens contacts* F Mirror* • This mirror is made of a transmissive ...
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...) (46, 147)/WB (White Balance) (136)/ (Drive Mode) (45, 143)/ (Picture Effect) (133) H Control button (Enter)/AF button (110)/Lock-on AF button (111) I (In-Camera Guide) button (62) For viewing: (Delete) button (34) J (Playback) button (33) * Do not directly touch this part. 14 Back Identifying parts A Eyepiece sensors (77) B Viewfinder...
...) (46, 147)/WB (White Balance) (136)/ (Drive Mode) (45, 143)/ (Picture Effect) (133) H Control button (Enter)/AF button (110)/Lock-on AF button (111) I (In-Camera Guide) button (62) For viewing: (Delete) button (34) J (Playback) button (33) * Do not directly touch this part. 14 Back Identifying parts A Eyepiece sensors (77) B Viewfinder...
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... attached using the Shoe Adaptor (sold separately). 15 Accessories for the Multi interface shoe, visit the Sony web site, or consult a Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility in your area. Top Identifying parts Preparing the camera A Multi interface shoe1)2) (127) B MENU button (55) C Image sensor position mark (108) D FINDER/LCD button (164...
... attached using the Shoe Adaptor (sold separately). 15 Accessories for the Multi interface shoe, visit the Sony web site, or consult a Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility in your area. Top Identifying parts Preparing the camera A Multi interface shoe1)2) (127) B MENU button (55) C Image sensor position mark (108) D FINDER/LCD button (164...
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...; Supports Micro USB compatible device. 16 D m (Microphone) jack • When an external microphone is connected, the internal microphone is supplied by the camera. If the external microphone is a plug-in-power type, the power of the microphone is automatically turned off , then plug the connector of the strap... to the camera, turn the camera off . Sides/Bottom Identifying parts A Hooks for shoulder strap • Attach both ends of the AC Adaptor into the DC IN terminal...
...; Supports Micro USB compatible device. 16 D m (Microphone) jack • When an external microphone is connected, the internal microphone is supplied by the camera. If the external microphone is a plug-in-power type, the power of the microphone is automatically turned off , then plug the connector of the strap... to the camera, turn the camera off . Sides/Bottom Identifying parts A Hooks for shoulder strap • Attach both ends of the AC Adaptor into the DC IN terminal...
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Preparing the camera Identifying parts G Battery insertion slot (21) H Battery cover (21) I Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm (7/32 inch) or longer, and attempting to tripods with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). J Access lamp (22) K Memory card insertion slot (21) L Memory card cover (21) 17 You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to do so may damage the camera.
Preparing the camera Identifying parts G Battery insertion slot (21) H Battery cover (21) I Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of 5.5 mm (7/32 inch) or longer, and attempting to tripods with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). J Access lamp (22) K Memory card insertion slot (21) L Memory card cover (21) 17 You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to do so may damage the camera.
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... on 35mm-format cameras. • For lenses other than DT 1855mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II/DT 55200mm F4-5.6 SAM/DT 18135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM, refer to the operating instructions supplied with an APS-C sized image sensor). Lens DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II (Supplied with the SLT-A58K/ A58Y) ...SLT-A58M) Identifying parts A Focusing ring B Zoom ring C Focal-length scale D Focal-length index E Lens contacts F Focusing mode switch G Mounting index H Lens hood index I Zoom lock switch • The DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II/DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM/ DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM are designed for Sony A-mount cameras...
... on 35mm-format cameras. • For lenses other than DT 1855mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II/DT 55200mm F4-5.6 SAM/DT 18135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM, refer to the operating instructions supplied with an APS-C sized image sensor). Lens DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II (Supplied with the SLT-A58K/ A58Y) ...SLT-A58M) Identifying parts A Focusing ring B Zoom ring C Focal-length scale D Focal-length index E Lens contacts F Focusing mode switch G Mounting index H Lens hood index I Zoom lock switch • The DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II/DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM/ DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM are designed for Sony A-mount cameras...
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... it clicks. 19 Push the battery pack in until it . To avoid missing an opportunity to charge the NPFM500H "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (supplied). Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be charged even when it has not been fully depleted.
... it clicks. 19 Push the battery pack in until it . To avoid missing an opportunity to charge the NPFM500H "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (supplied). Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be charged even when it has not been fully depleted.
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Lock lever 4 Slide and open the memory card cover. 21 Preparing the camera Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) 1 Open the battery cover by sliding the lever. 2 Insert the battery pack completely, using the tip of the battery to press the lock lever. 3 Close the cover.
Lock lever 4 Slide and open the memory card cover. 21 Preparing the camera Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) 1 Open the battery cover by sliding the lever. 2 Insert the battery pack completely, using the tip of the battery to press the lock lever. 3 Close the cover.