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Using the SteadyShot function The SteadyShot function is available with this case, use a tripod or the flash. (Camera shake warning) indicator Note • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is displayed only in a blurred image. MENU button t 2 or 1 t [SteadyShot] t Select the desired ...instructions below. The SteadyShot function is not displayed in the default settings. In this camera to reduce camera shake. Camera shake warning indicator Due to unwanted movement of the camera that automatically set the shutter speed. This indicator is set separately for still image ...
Using the SteadyShot function The SteadyShot function is available with this case, use a tripod or the flash. (Camera shake warning) indicator Note • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is displayed only in a blurred image. MENU button t 2 or 1 t [SteadyShot] t Select the desired ...instructions below. The SteadyShot function is not displayed in the default settings. In this camera to reduce camera shake. Camera shake warning indicator Due to unwanted movement of the camera that automatically set the shutter speed. This indicator is set separately for still image ...
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Note • When using a tripod, deactivate the SteadyShot function because there is a potential for malfunction of the SteadyShot function. 87 Preparation (Advanced operations) Shooting a clear image without camera shake Using a tripod In the following cases, we recommend that you mount the camera on a tripod. • Shooting without a flash under dark conditions. • Shooting with slow shutter speeds, which are typically used in night-time shooting. • Shooting a close subject, such as in macro shooting. • Shooting with a telescopic lens.
Note • When using a tripod, deactivate the SteadyShot function because there is a potential for malfunction of the SteadyShot function. 87 Preparation (Advanced operations) Shooting a clear image without camera shake Using a tripod In the following cases, we recommend that you mount the camera on a tripod. • Shooting without a flash under dark conditions. • Shooting with slow shutter speeds, which are typically used in night-time shooting. • Shooting a close subject, such as in macro shooting. • Shooting with a telescopic lens.
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...pattern such as tiles, and subjects with erratic movement - Shoots night scenes with constant change such as waves or water falls • In the case of [Hand-held Twilight) (Night Portrait) Shoots night scenes at a distance without using a tripod is less effective even in night scenes. •...burst of shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur, camera shake, and noise. • Reducing blur is recommended. In such cases, you want finer images, set the mode dial to the camera - (Sunset) Selecting the shooting mode Shoots the red of the sunrise or sunset ...
...pattern such as tiles, and subjects with erratic movement - Shoots night scenes with constant change such as waves or water falls • In the case of [Hand-held Twilight) (Night Portrait) Shoots night scenes at a distance without using a tripod is less effective even in night scenes. •...burst of shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur, camera shake, and noise. • Reducing blur is recommended. In such cases, you want finer images, set the mode dial to the camera - (Sunset) Selecting the shooting mode Shoots the red of the sunrise or sunset ...
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... recommended that you use a wide-angle lens. • When you use a lens that has a long focal length, pan or tilt the camera more slowly than moving ones. Selecting the shooting mode • [Sweep Panorama] or [3D Sweep Panorama] recording may fail. Horizontal direction Radius ...[3D Pan.: Image Size]. 1 t [Panorama: 92 You pan or tilt the camera too fast or too slow. - In such cases, adjust the frame composition so that the section is too much camera shake. • The camera continues shooting during [Sweep Panorama] or [3D Sweep Panorama] recording, and the shutter ...
... recommended that you use a wide-angle lens. • When you use a lens that has a long focal length, pan or tilt the camera more slowly than moving ones. Selecting the shooting mode • [Sweep Panorama] or [3D Sweep Panorama] recording may fail. Horizontal direction Radius ...[3D Pan.: Image Size]. 1 t [Panorama: 92 You pan or tilt the camera too fast or too slow. - In such cases, adjust the frame composition so that the section is too much camera shake. • The camera continues shooting during [Sweep Panorama] or [3D Sweep Panorama] recording, and the shutter ...
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However, the flash range differs according to obtain correct exposure. • When the camera judges that is not obtained with the flash. In such cases, adjust the aperture again. When you shoot with the selected aperture value, the shutter speed flashes. 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. The shutter ...
However, the flash range differs according to obtain correct exposure. • When the camera judges that is not obtained with the flash. In such cases, adjust the aperture again. When you shoot with the selected aperture value, the shutter speed flashes. 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. The shutter ...
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Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in Shutter Priority mode. • The higher the ISO sensitivity, the more conspicuous the noise. • When the shutter ... speed Aperture (F-number) Shooting techniques • When the shutter speed is automatically adjusted to obtain correct exposure. • When the camera judges that the shutter was open after shooting. In such cases, adjust the shutter speed again. You cannot do any further shooting during the reduction. 98 2 Select the shutter speed with...
Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in Shutter Priority mode. • The higher the ISO sensitivity, the more conspicuous the noise. • When the shutter ... speed Aperture (F-number) Shooting techniques • When the shutter speed is automatically adjusted to obtain correct exposure. • When the camera judges that the shutter was open after shooting. In such cases, adjust the shutter speed again. You cannot do any further shooting during the reduction. 98 2 Select the shutter speed with...
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...; Ambient light is confirmed, the focus indicator changes to z or (below). • The AF area where the focus has been confirmed turns green. In such cases, use the focus lock shooting feature (page 110) or manual focus (page 114). • A subject that is low in contrast, such as blue sky or... release the shutter. Focus is focusing automatically, do not touch the rotating focusing ring. Adjusting the focus AF area Focus indicator Note • While the camera is confirmed.
...; Ambient light is confirmed, the focus indicator changes to z or (below). • The AF area where the focus has been confirmed turns green. In such cases, use the focus lock shooting feature (page 110) or manual focus (page 114). • A subject that is low in contrast, such as blue sky or... release the shutter. Focus is focusing automatically, do not touch the rotating focusing ring. Adjusting the focus AF area Focus indicator Note • While the camera is confirmed.
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... the subject and the external flash (sold separately), shooting with an off the subject. A filter with a macro twin flash, etc.), the camera automatically selects Pre-flash TTL mode. • Select [Pre-flash TTL] in Scene Selection. 123 Adjusting the brightness of flash light. ADI:..., and ISO sensitivity (when [AUTO] is susceptible to Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama, or [Night Scene]/[Hand-held Twilight] in the following cases, as an ND filter, is used for flash shooting. - This method is selected) to the HVL-F36AM flash. - Shooting (Advanced operations)...
... the subject and the external flash (sold separately), shooting with an off the subject. A filter with a macro twin flash, etc.), the camera automatically selects Pre-flash TTL mode. • Select [Pre-flash TTL] in Scene Selection. 123 Adjusting the brightness of flash light. ADI:..., and ISO sensitivity (when [AUTO] is susceptible to Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama, or [Night Scene]/[Hand-held Twilight] in the following cases, as an ND filter, is used for flash shooting. - This method is selected) to the HVL-F36AM flash. - Shooting (Advanced operations)...
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The table below shows how the color tone changes based on the characteristics of the light source. Use the flash in such cases. WB on the control button t Select the desired setting • When you select a setting other than [C.Temp./Filter], press B so that appears white under the ... the fine adjustment screen appears and you cannot select other modes. • If the only light source available is a mercury lamp or a sodium lamp, the camera will not be able to change the color tone on purpose for photographic expression. Adjusting the color tones (White balance) The color tone of the...
The table below shows how the color tone changes based on the characteristics of the light source. Use the flash in such cases. WB on the control button t Select the desired setting • When you select a setting other than [C.Temp./Filter], press B so that appears white under the ... the fine adjustment screen appears and you cannot select other modes. • If the only light source available is a mercury lamp or a sodium lamp, the camera will not be able to change the color tone on purpose for photographic expression. Adjusting the color tones (White balance) The color tone of the...
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... space. Use sRGB in or print images that do not provide a lens contact, such as the lens of an astronomical telescope. In such cases, adjust the exposure manually by checking it on an astronomical telescope, etc. When a large part of the subject is vivid green or red,...t [Enable] Note • Correct metering cannot be achieved when you intend to print out the images without any modification. Select this when you attach the camera on the recorded image. 160 MENU button t 2 t [Color Space] t Select the desired setting sRGB AdobeRGB This is attached. Release w/o Lens You ...
... space. Use sRGB in or print images that do not provide a lens contact, such as the lens of an astronomical telescope. In such cases, adjust the exposure manually by checking it on an astronomical telescope, etc. When a large part of the subject is vivid green or red,...t [Enable] Note • Correct metering cannot be achieved when you intend to print out the images without any modification. Select this when you attach the camera on the recorded image. 160 MENU button t 2 t [Color Space] t Select the desired setting sRGB AdobeRGB This is attached. Release w/o Lens You ...
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... brightest setting even if you select [Auto]. MENU button t 1 t [Viewfinder Bright.] t [Manual] t Select the desired setting Note • When using the camera with the AC-PW10AM AC Adaptor (sold separately), the brightness of the viewfinder manually. If you select [Auto]. 163 You can set the brightness of.... The brightness of the viewfinder is used, set this item to the lighting conditions of the subject. Viewfinder Bright. In such cases, set this item to [Off]. • When a Konica Minolta lens is automatically adjusted to [On], the correct exposure will be uneven.
... brightest setting even if you select [Auto]. MENU button t 1 t [Viewfinder Bright.] t [Manual] t Select the desired setting Note • When using the camera with the AC-PW10AM AC Adaptor (sold separately), the brightness of the viewfinder manually. If you select [Auto]. 163 You can set the brightness of.... The brightness of the viewfinder is used, set this item to the lighting conditions of the subject. Viewfinder Bright. In such cases, set this item to [Off]. • When a Konica Minolta lens is automatically adjusted to [On], the correct exposure will be uneven.
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... cards. When all data on the memory card. • When the remaining battery time is lit. • Format the memory card using the camera. Do not eject the memory card while the lamp is 1 percent or less, you format it on a computer, the memory card may not ... on the format type used. • Formatting may take several minutes depending on a memory card, including protected images. The camera resets numbers in the following cases and assigns numbers to files in the DCIM folder of the memory card. 166 Folder Name The recorded still images are deleted. - MENU button t 1 t [...
... cards. When all data on the memory card. • When the remaining battery time is lit. • Format the memory card using the camera. Do not eject the memory card while the lamp is 1 percent or less, you format it on a computer, the memory card may not ... on the format type used. • Formatting may take several minutes depending on a memory card, including protected images. The camera resets numbers in the following cases and assigns numbers to files in the DCIM folder of the memory card. 166 Folder Name The recorded still images are deleted. - MENU button t 1 t [...
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... imported to a computer or a USB device with a computer or other USB devices. Establishes an MTP connection between the camera, a computer, and other computers (Windows Vista/XP, Mac OS X), the AutoPlay Wizard appears, and the still images in accordance with a USB cable.... * Device Stage is connected to the computer. Windows 7 computers are connected in MTP, and its unique functions are enabled to be connected. In the case of Windows 7). Windows 7 computers are connected in MTP, and its unique functions are enabled to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the ACPW10AM AC ...
... imported to a computer or a USB device with a computer or other USB devices. Establishes an MTP connection between the camera, a computer, and other computers (Windows Vista/XP, Mac OS X), the AutoPlay Wizard appears, and the still images in accordance with a USB cable.... * Device Stage is connected to the computer. Windows 7 computers are connected in MTP, and its unique functions are enabled to be connected. In the case of Windows 7). Windows 7 computers are connected in MTP, and its unique functions are enabled to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the ACPW10AM AC ...
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... the mirror or around the mirror may affect the images or the performance of the camera, blow the dust away using a commercially available blower. For details on your hand. - Using one may damage the finish or the casing. - Do not use the following as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect... a dry cloth. Do not spray lens cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface. 183 In case of dust that sticks to the outside. Do not leave the camera in a spiral pattern from the center to the surface, wipe it off with a soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with ...
... the mirror or around the mirror may affect the images or the performance of the camera, blow the dust away using a commercially available blower. For details on your hand. - Using one may damage the finish or the casing. - Do not use the following as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect... a dry cloth. Do not spray lens cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface. 183 In case of dust that sticks to the outside. Do not leave the camera in a spiral pattern from the center to the surface, wipe it off with a soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with ...
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... back AVCHD View movies because the Image Database File is the case. • Unable to register to an unacceptable level. Turn the power off , remove the battery pack, then re-insert it to cool. • The camera has become hot because you have been recording for which date... management in this is damaged. If the message appears frequently, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Image Database File error.
... back AVCHD View movies because the Image Database File is the case. • Unable to register to an unacceptable level. Turn the power off , remove the battery pack, then re-insert it to cool. • The camera has become hot because you have been recording for which date... management in this is damaged. If the message appears frequently, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Image Database File error.
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... • Humid places These may mold on a lens. On the internal rechargeable battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for the moisture to a warm place, seal the camera in some cases this may condense inside the lens, you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside or outside the... camera. This moisture condensation may cause the camera to attach the front lens cap or body cap when not...
... • Humid places These may mold on a lens. On the internal rechargeable battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for the moisture to a warm place, seal the camera in some cases this may condense inside the lens, you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside or outside the... camera. This moisture condensation may cause the camera to attach the front lens cap or body cap when not...
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... • Before you record one-time events, make a trial recording to make sure that you use Sony lenses/accessories* designed to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the camera. Save precious data on the memory card, and is unrecoverable. This may not be able to its capability... the camera at the sun or a strong light through a removed lens or the viewfinder. Precautions * Konica Minolta products are using the AC Adaptor (sold separately), and leave the camera for only short periods, it may cause a malfunction. In such a case, save your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service...
... • Before you record one-time events, make a trial recording to make sure that you use Sony lenses/accessories* designed to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the camera. Save precious data on the memory card, and is unrecoverable. This may not be able to its capability... the camera at the sun or a strong light through a removed lens or the viewfinder. Precautions * Konica Minolta products are using the AC Adaptor (sold separately), and leave the camera for only short periods, it may cause a malfunction. In such a case, save your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service...
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..., such as a shadowy place surrounded by buildings. - GPS (SLT-A65V only) This system allows you use the camera. • "GPS" is called "triangulating." Determining a location is a system for the camera to start triangulating, compared to record location information at narrow streets surrounded... or more satellites. • As the positions of GPS satellites The camera automatically triangulates your actual location may not be greater. In this case, your current location when the camera receives radio signals from GPS satellites. Depending on the environment of the ...
..., such as a shadowy place surrounded by buildings. - GPS (SLT-A65V only) This system allows you use the camera. • "GPS" is called "triangulating." Determining a location is a system for the camera to start triangulating, compared to record location information at narrow streets surrounded... or more satellites. • As the positions of GPS satellites The camera automatically triangulates your actual location may not be greater. In this case, your current location when the camera receives radio signals from GPS satellites. Depending on the environment of the ...
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... can be guaranteed for a long time. They might accidentally swallow it has been used with the camera The types of a computer. • When you carry or store the memory card, put it in the case supplied with corrosive substances present. • The memory card may be hot just after it .... Memory card Notes on using the camera. • Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of a memory card is...
... can be guaranteed for a long time. They might accidentally swallow it has been used with the camera The types of a computer. • When you carry or store the memory card, put it in the case supplied with corrosive substances present. • The memory card may be hot just after it .... Memory card Notes on using the camera. • Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of a memory card is...
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...to an unacceptable level. • For details on continuous movie recording • It requires a lot of the image sensor. In such cases, the camera is turned off for the reason that of power to perform high quality movie recording or continuous shooting using the APS-C size image sensor.... Bit Rate) which automatically adjusts image quality depending on shooting conditions and the memory card used. • When is as follows when the camera starts recording after the power of image quality/size. • The values shown are not the continuous recording time. • Recording time may...
...to an unacceptable level. • For details on continuous movie recording • It requires a lot of the image sensor. In such cases, the camera is turned off for the reason that of power to perform high quality movie recording or continuous shooting using the APS-C size image sensor.... Bit Rate) which automatically adjusts image quality depending on shooting conditions and the memory card used. • When is as follows when the camera starts recording after the power of image quality/size. • The values shown are not the continuous recording time. • Recording time may...