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... 85 Superior Auto 85 Scene Selection 86 Sweep Panorama 88 Tele-zoom Cont. Priority AE 90 Program Auto 91 Aperture Priority 92 Shutter Priority 94 Manual Exposure 96 BULB 97 Movie recording setup 100 Recording movies easily 100 Digital Zoom 101 4
... 85 Superior Auto 85 Scene Selection 86 Sweep Panorama 88 Tele-zoom Cont. Priority AE 90 Program Auto 91 Aperture Priority 92 Shutter Priority 94 Manual Exposure 96 BULB 97 Movie recording setup 100 Recording movies easily 100 Digital Zoom 101 4
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... Audio Recording 105 Adjusting the focus 106 Autofocus 106 Focus-lock 108 Autofocus Mode 109 AF area 110 AF Illuminator 111 Lock-on AF 111 Manual focus 114 Peaking 115 Focus Magnifier 116 Detecting faces 117 Face Detection 117 Face Registration 118 Auto Object Framing 119 Smile Shutter 120 Adjusting the...
... Audio Recording 105 Adjusting the focus 106 Autofocus 106 Focus-lock 108 Autofocus Mode 109 AF area 110 AF Illuminator 111 Lock-on AF 111 Manual focus 114 Peaking 115 Focus Magnifier 116 Detecting faces 117 Face Detection 117 Face Registration 118 Auto Object Framing 119 Smile Shutter 120 Adjusting the...
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...region. The available model varies depending on performance and specifications are defined under the following devices. - For this reason, movies recorded in this manual: at an ordinary ambient temperature of 25ºC (77°F), and using a battery pack that has been fully charged for AVCHD format ...on devices other than those that do not support High Profile - Model name SLT-A58K SLT-A58M SLT-A58Y Lens DT18-55mm DT18-135mm DT18-55mm and DT55-200mm 11 Movies recorded in this manual The photographs used as examples of copyright laws. Notes on playing movies on copyright...
...region. The available model varies depending on performance and specifications are defined under the following devices. - For this reason, movies recorded in this manual: at an ordinary ambient temperature of 25ºC (77°F), and using a battery pack that has been fully charged for AVCHD format ...on devices other than those that do not support High Profile - Model name SLT-A58K SLT-A58M SLT-A58Y Lens DT18-55mm DT18-135mm DT18-55mm and DT55-200mm 11 Movies recorded in this manual The photographs used as examples of copyright laws. Notes on playing movies on copyright...
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... 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 hood (1) SLT-A58Y • DT18-55mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap (1)/Packaging lid (1) • DT55...
... 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 hood (1) SLT-A58Y • DT18-55mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap (1)/Packaging lid (1) • DT55...
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Types of memory card Still images Movies In this manual Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo Memory Stick XC-HG Duo (Mark2) Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick XC Duo SD memory ...
Types of memory card Still images Movies In this manual Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo Memory Stick XC-HG Duo (Mark2) Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick XC Duo SD memory ...
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... the appropriate settings. (30, 85) Select [Flash Off] when you want to shoot with the exposure (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) adjusted manually. (Program Auto) (91) Allows you to shoot movies with the exposure (both the shutter speed and the aperture value...) manually using the control dial. (Manual Exposure) (96) Allows you to shoot while the shutter button is pressed fully down. The camera records images continuously at a maximum of about 8 images per ...
... the appropriate settings. (30, 85) Select [Flash Off] when you want to shoot with the exposure (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) adjusted manually. (Program Auto) (91) Allows you to shoot movies with the exposure (both the shutter speed and the aperture value...) manually using the control dial. (Manual Exposure) (96) Allows you to shoot while the shutter button is pressed fully down. The camera records images continuously at a maximum of about 8 images per ...
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... 51 Fn button (52, 53)/ button (149) Displays the setup screen for setting up the menu item. Focus mode switch (106, Switches the autofocus and manual focus. 114) Preview button (94)/Focus Checks blurring of the buttons/switch, see "Identifying parts" (page 13). MENU button (55) Displays the menu screen for...
... 51 Fn button (52, 53)/ button (149) Displays the setup screen for setting up the menu item. Focus mode switch (106, Switches the autofocus and manual focus. 114) Preview button (94)/Focus Checks blurring of the buttons/switch, see "Identifying parts" (page 13). MENU button (55) Displays the menu screen for...
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... alignment to use auto focus when you look through the viewfinder. (On/Off) Sets the method for switching between the viewfinder and LCD screen. (Auto/Manual) Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during movie recording. (On/Off) Custom menu Eye-Start AF FINDER/LCD Setting (164) Red Eye Reduction Release w/o Lens (160...
... alignment to use auto focus when you look through the viewfinder. (On/Off) Sets the method for switching between the viewfinder and LCD screen. (Auto/Manual) Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during movie recording. (On/Off) Custom menu Eye-Start AF FINDER/LCD Setting (164) Red Eye Reduction Release w/o Lens (160...
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... using the MENU button Peaking Level (115) Peaking Color (115) Live View Display (80) Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color in manual focus mode. (High/Mid/Low/Off) Sets the color used for shaded corners on the screen caused by the attached lens. (Auto/Off) 58 Result...
... using the MENU button Peaking Level (115) Peaking Color (115) Live View Display (80) Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color in manual focus mode. (High/Mid/Low/Off) Sets the color used for shaded corners on the screen caused by the attached lens. (Auto/Off) 58 Result...
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Sets how to group the playback images. (Folder View(Still)/Folder View(MP4)/AVCHD View) Deletes images. (Multiple Img./All in portrait. (Auto Rotate/Manual Rotate) Function list 59 Volume Settings Playback Display (150) Sets the volume for DPOF. (DPOF Setup/Date Imprint) * Available items differ depending on the view ...
Sets how to group the playback images. (Folder View(Still)/Folder View(MP4)/AVCHD View) Deletes images. (Multiple Img./All in portrait. (Auto Rotate/Manual Rotate) Function list 59 Volume Settings Playback Display (150) Sets the volume for DPOF. (DPOF Setup/Date Imprint) * Available items differ depending on the view ...
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... menu screen. (Top/Previous) Turns on the memory card. Memory Card Tool menu Functions selected using the camera. Sets the brightness of the viewfinder. (Auto/Manual) Sets the color temperature of the LCD screen. Sets the method used to assign file numbers to -2) 60 Creates a new folder for storing still images...
... menu screen. (Top/Previous) Turns on the memory card. Memory Card Tool menu Functions selected using the camera. Sets the brightness of the viewfinder. (Auto/Manual) Sets the color temperature of the LCD screen. Sets the method used to assign file numbers to -2) 60 Creates a new folder for storing still images...
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...) Setting up the camera Removing the Eyepiece cup When attaching the FDA-A1AM Angle Finder (sold separately) to the camera, set [FINDER/LCD Setting] to [Manual] in the Custom menu and switch the display between the viewfinder and the LCD screen by pushing on each side. • Put your fingers under...
...) Setting up the camera Removing the Eyepiece cup When attaching the FDA-A1AM Angle Finder (sold separately) to the camera, set [FINDER/LCD Setting] to [Manual] in the Custom menu and switch the display between the viewfinder and the LCD screen by pushing on each side. • Put your fingers under...
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Display Indication Picture Effect (133) Auto Object Framing (119) C Display 1/125 F3.5 Indication Shutter speed (94) Aperture (92) Exposure compensation (43)/Metered Manual (97) Flash compensation (124) EV scale (146) ISO AUTO ISO sensitivity (129) AE lock (122) Histogram (79) z Lock-on Lock-on AF (111) AF Shooting mode screen display 82
Display Indication Picture Effect (133) Auto Object Framing (119) C Display 1/125 F3.5 Indication Shutter speed (94) Aperture (92) Exposure compensation (43)/Metered Manual (97) Flash compensation (124) EV scale (146) ISO AUTO ISO sensitivity (129) AE lock (122) Histogram (79) z Lock-on Lock-on AF (111) AF Shooting mode screen display 82
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... turned off. • When [Auto HDR] is selected, the DRO process is suitable for z Shooting a fast-moving subject continuously to the desired number. • In manual focus mode or when the autofocus mode is fixed at the first image. Tele-zoom Cont. z Shooting children's facial expressions that change from moment to...
... turned off. • When [Auto HDR] is selected, the DRO process is suitable for z Shooting a fast-moving subject continuously to the desired number. • In manual focus mode or when the autofocus mode is fixed at the first image. Tele-zoom Cont. z Shooting children's facial expressions that change from moment to...
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... the desired exposure setting by making the shutter speed slower, the light of the flash will flash. Manual Exposure This mode is suitable for proper exposure according to the set to [AUTO] even in [Manual Exposure] mode. AV button Aperture (F-number) Shutter speed 96 However, when using the flash, if you shoot...
... the desired exposure setting by making the shutter speed slower, the light of the flash will flash. Manual Exposure This mode is suitable for proper exposure according to the set to [AUTO] even in [Manual Exposure] mode. AV button Aperture (F-number) Shutter speed 96 However, when using the flash, if you shoot...
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...correct exposure. However, the flash range differs according to other than [AUTO], check the exposure value using Metered Manual*. BULB This mode is not displayed in the viewfinder Metered Manual Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is suitable for z Shooting trails of stars. 1 Set... the mode dial to M. Selecting the shooting mode LCD screen Metered Manual The screen in manual exposure mode. • Press the button when you shoot with the flash. z Shooting trails of light, such as fireworks. When...
...correct exposure. However, the flash range differs according to other than [AUTO], check the exposure value using Metered Manual*. BULB This mode is not displayed in the viewfinder Metered Manual Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is suitable for z Shooting trails of stars. 1 Set... the mode dial to M. Selecting the shooting mode LCD screen Metered Manual The screen in manual exposure mode. • Press the button when you shoot with the flash. z Shooting trails of light, such as fireworks. When...
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... hold the shutter button for the duration of the lens is not known, first adjust the focus on fireworks that are being set off in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks, etc. 2 Rotate the control dial to the left until [BULB] is pressed, the shutter remains open. When the infinity position...
... hold the shutter button for the duration of the lens is not known, first adjust the focus on fireworks that are being set off in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks, etc. 2 Rotate the control dial to the left until [BULB] is pressed, the shutter remains open. When the infinity position...
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... movie recording with a value of up to about 4 times is too high. ZOOM button Shooting (Advanced Operations) 2 Magnify the image up to ISO 3200. Selecting manual focus and adjusting the shutter speed or aperture may make the movement smoother (page 102). • A value for ISO sensitivity between ISO 100 and ISO...
... movie recording with a value of up to about 4 times is too high. ZOOM button Shooting (Advanced Operations) 2 Magnify the image up to ISO 3200. Selecting manual focus and adjusting the shutter speed or aperture may make the movement smoother (page 102). • A value for ISO sensitivity between ISO 100 and ISO...
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...) (92) Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (91) (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). The other settings can be adjusted manually, and your setting values can record movies with the shutter speed and aperture adjusted, controlling the background defocus or fluidity as you like. 1 Set the... the control dial. 5 Adjust the focus, then press the MOVIE button to start recording. (Program Auto) Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually using the control dial. 102
...) (92) Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (91) (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). The other settings can be adjusted manually, and your setting values can record movies with the shutter speed and aperture adjusted, controlling the background defocus or fluidity as you like. 1 Set the... the control dial. 5 Adjust the focus, then press the MOVIE button to start recording. (Program Auto) Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually using the control dial. 102
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...) (96) Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) using the software "PlayMemories Home." Records mp4 (AVC) movies. This file format is suitable for viewing the ... movies or 24p/25p movies in this format using the control dial. Shooting (Advanced Operations) 103 Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually using the control dial.
...) (96) Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) using the software "PlayMemories Home." Records mp4 (AVC) movies. This file format is suitable for viewing the ... movies or 24p/25p movies in this format using the control dial. Shooting (Advanced Operations) 103 Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually using the control dial.