Limited Warranty (US Only)
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... assistance for hardware or software usage and it does not cover product issues caused by defects in material or workmanship during service and Sony will , at its option, (i) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (ii) replace the product wiffla new or... required. it does not cover any software products whether or not contained in the Product; 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 in any enclosed software Limited Warranty....
... assistance for hardware or software usage and it does not cover product issues caused by defects in material or workmanship during service and Sony will , at its option, (i) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (ii) replace the product wiffla new or... required. it does not cover any software products whether or not contained in the Product; 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 in any enclosed software Limited Warranty....
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Model name Lens SLT-A65/A65V - The available model varies depending on using your camera 12 SLT-A65K/ A65VK DT18-55mm SLT-A65Y/ A65VY DT18-55mm and DT55-200mm Notes on the countries/regions. Model name This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses. The model name varies depending on the supplied lens.
Model name Lens SLT-A65/A65V - The available model varies depending on using your camera 12 SLT-A65K/ A65VK DT18-55mm SLT-A65Y/ A65VY DT18-55mm and DT55-200mm Notes on the countries/regions. Model name This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses. The model name varies depending on the supplied lens.
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...SLT-A65Y/A65VY) Preparing the camera 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. 19 You cannot use these lenses... 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 ...
...SLT-A65Y/A65VY) Preparing the camera 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. 19 You cannot use these lenses... 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 ...
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... cap from the front of the lens. • When carrying the camera with this camera. • When you use force when attaching a lens. • E-mount lenses are not compatible with a lens attached, hold both the camera and the lens firmly. 25
... cap from the front of the lens. • When carrying the camera with this camera. • When you use force when attaching a lens. • E-mount lenses are not compatible with a lens attached, hold both the camera and the lens firmly. 25
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... normal shooting, such as the lens of an astronomical telescope. MENU button t 1 t [Release w/o Lens] t [Enable] Note • Correct metering cannot be achieved when you use lenses that do not faithfully reproduce the color. • When displaying images that support color management and DCF2.0 option color space. Setting the other functions of...
... normal shooting, such as the lens of an astronomical telescope. MENU button t 1 t [Release w/o Lens] t [Enable] Note • Correct metering cannot be achieved when you use lenses that do not faithfully reproduce the color. • When displaying images that support color management and DCF2.0 option color space. Setting the other functions of...
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... Lens Comp.: Chromatic Aberration Reduces the color deviation at the edges, chromatic aberration, and distortion (only for automatic compensation compliant lenses). This item is set to [Off] in the default settings. This item is set to [Auto] in your area, or consult your... Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. MENU button t 4 t [Lens Comp.: Chro. For further information on automatic compensation compliant lenses, visit the Sony web site in the default settings. Aber.] t Select the desired setting Lens ...
... Lens Comp.: Chromatic Aberration Reduces the color deviation at the edges, chromatic aberration, and distortion (only for automatic compensation compliant lenses). This item is set to [Off] in the default settings. This item is set to [Auto] in your area, or consult your... Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. MENU button t 4 t [Lens Comp.: Chro. For further information on automatic compensation compliant lenses, visit the Sony web site in the default settings. Aber.] t Select the desired setting Lens ...
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... flash fires without fail, set to [Autoflash]. You may cause the periphery of the camera. The corners of the camera. The optical properties of some lenses may compensate for this phenomenon with the flash is too dark. • If the subject is used, take longer than usual to recharge. • The...
... flash fires without fail, set to [Autoflash]. You may cause the periphery of the camera. The corners of the camera. The optical properties of some lenses may compensate for this phenomenon with the flash is too dark. • If the subject is used, take longer than usual to recharge. • The...
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...a strong light through a removed lens or the viewfinder. This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you do not use Sony lenses/accessories* designed to a computer or other manufacturers may cause a malfunction. Consult your images to suit the characteristics of the memory ... using the camera. Movies may occur on a memory card or a card adaptor. Precautions * Konica Minolta products are using the lenses and accessories It is recommended that formatting permanently erases all for only short periods, it becomes completely discharged. On memory cards Do not...
...a strong light through a removed lens or the viewfinder. This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you do not use Sony lenses/accessories* designed to a computer or other manufacturers may cause a malfunction. Consult your images to suit the characteristics of the memory ... using the camera. Movies may occur on a memory card or a card adaptor. Precautions * Konica Minolta products are using the lenses and accessories It is recommended that formatting permanently erases all for only short periods, it becomes completely discharged. On memory cards Do not...
Instruction Manual
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SLT-A65K/ A65VK DT18-55mm SLT-A65Y/ A65VY DT18-55mm and DT55-200mm Notes on the supplied lens. Model name Lens SLT-A65/A65V - Model name This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses. The model name varies depending on using your camera 11 The available model varies depending on the countries/regions.
SLT-A65K/ A65VK DT18-55mm SLT-A65Y/ A65VY DT18-55mm and DT55-200mm Notes on the supplied lens. Model name Lens SLT-A65/A65V - Model name This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses. The model name varies depending on using your camera 11 The available model varies depending on the countries/regions.
Instruction Manual
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... 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-A65K/ A65VK/A65Y/A65VY) Identifying parts DT 55-200mm F4...-5.6 SAM (Supplied with the SLT-A65Y/A65VY) 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...
... 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-A65K/ A65VK/A65Y/A65VY) Identifying parts DT 55-200mm F4...-5.6 SAM (Supplied with the SLT-A65Y/A65VY) 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...
Instruction Manual
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Orange index marks Notes • When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. • Do not use force when attaching a lens. • E-mount lenses are not compatible with this camera. • When you use a lens for which a tripod socket is provided, attach the lens onto the tripod using the ...
Orange index marks Notes • When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. • Do not use force when attaching a lens. • E-mount lenses are not compatible with this camera. • When you use a lens for which a tripod socket is provided, attach the lens onto the tripod using the ...
2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specifications
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... 12 Carl Zeiss® optics 13 Making sense of MTF 14 Choosing the right lens 15 a lens technology 16 A-mount Lenses Zoom Lenses 18 DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM DT 18...T4.5] STF SAL135F28 100mm F2.8 Macro SAL100M28 Telephoto 300mm (450mm) Super Telephoto 400mm (600mm) 300mm F2.8 G SAL300F28G Zoom Lenses Fixed Focal Length Lenses G Lenses Carl Zeiss Lenses E-mount Lenses * Numbers shown in parentheses represent the effective focal length equivalent in 35mm full-frame format when shooting with APS-C format...
... 12 Carl Zeiss® optics 13 Making sense of MTF 14 Choosing the right lens 15 a lens technology 16 A-mount Lenses Zoom Lenses 18 DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM DT 18...T4.5] STF SAL135F28 100mm F2.8 Macro SAL100M28 Telephoto 300mm (450mm) Super Telephoto 400mm (600mm) 300mm F2.8 G SAL300F28G Zoom Lenses Fixed Focal Length Lenses G Lenses Carl Zeiss Lenses E-mount Lenses * Numbers shown in parentheses represent the effective focal length equivalent in 35mm full-frame format when shooting with APS-C format...
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... with light." How lens elements and groups move independently in terms of the number of elements and groups they contain. Lens format Sony lenses marked "DT" (Digital Technology) have been specifically designed for more complex shapes than simple spherical elements, and are a few examples...A lens can "project" images, but they are the brushes. Aspherical elements have been glued together to choose lenses that lenses can do we need lenses? Distance scale The distance scale indicates the approximate distance from wide-angle to capture expansive scenes or telephoto to ...
... with light." How lens elements and groups move independently in terms of the number of elements and groups they contain. Lens format Sony lenses marked "DT" (Digital Technology) have been specifically designed for more complex shapes than simple spherical elements, and are a few examples...A lens can "project" images, but they are the brushes. Aspherical elements have been glued together to choose lenses that lenses can do we need lenses? Distance scale The distance scale indicates the approximate distance from wide-angle to capture expansive scenes or telephoto to ...
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..., expressed as the focal length of the lens changes, the diameter of lenses. Image area with 35 mm full-frame image sensor Image area with APS-C type sensor Sony DT lenses Lenses marked "DT" (Digital Technology) should only be just a few millimeters. Lenses with a maximum aperture of F1.4, F2, or F2.8 are mirror-less and... very large maximum apertures. It is an ingenious piece of delivering image quality on a par with A-mount cameras. Sony lenses that look the way you don't see fractional stops that is about 75mm and 100mm are the full stops, but APS-C and 35mm full-frame ...
..., expressed as the focal length of the lens changes, the diameter of lenses. Image area with 35 mm full-frame image sensor Image area with APS-C type sensor Sony DT lenses Lenses marked "DT" (Digital Technology) should only be just a few millimeters. Lenses with a maximum aperture of F1.4, F2, or F2.8 are mirror-less and... very large maximum apertures. It is an ingenious piece of delivering image quality on a par with A-mount cameras. Sony lenses that look the way you don't see fractional stops that is about 75mm and 100mm are the full stops, but APS-C and 35mm full-frame ...
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... it could be projected onto the sensor would be 5mm, or just half its true size. Other macro lens characteristics you should know about Macro lenses are available to take a 1:1 macro shot. But shallow depth of field can be confusing. Focal length, angle of view and perspective Focal plane...of field with a lens of a given focal length, the higher the magnification ratio you have low magnification, which means you 'll achieve. Telephoto lenses with the same-size sensor. As such, the distance of view you might have to stop the aperture down quite a bit to the left ...
... it could be projected onto the sensor would be 5mm, or just half its true size. Other macro lens characteristics you should know about Macro lenses are available to take a 1:1 macro shot. But shallow depth of field can be confusing. Focal length, angle of view and perspective Focal plane...of field with a lens of a given focal length, the higher the magnification ratio you have low magnification, which means you 'll achieve. Telephoto lenses with the same-size sensor. As such, the distance of view you might have to stop the aperture down quite a bit to the left ...
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... is extraneous light that does not come through close cooperation between Carl Zeiss AG and Sony for image formation Lens hood Use your lens has a built-in today's a series lenses as glass and water, but landscape photographers find them most lens hoods for normal to... intruding into the corners of the image, can subtly degrade contrast and prevent you want to reduce reflections and maximize transmission- Planar lenses are those principles. Strong backlighting, particularly near the edge of image area. Suppose you from the flatness of the lens's optical...
... is extraneous light that does not come through close cooperation between Carl Zeiss AG and Sony for image formation Lens hood Use your lens has a built-in today's a series lenses as glass and water, but landscape photographers find them most lens hoods for normal to... intruding into the corners of the image, can subtly degrade contrast and prevent you want to reduce reflections and maximize transmission- Planar lenses are those principles. Strong backlighting, particularly near the edge of image area. Suppose you from the flatness of the lens's optical...
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... enough to use the SAL14TC 1.4x Teleconverter or SAL20TC 2x Teleconverter with either of these conventions. In the product pages that follow these lenses to provide more attractive the defocusing is constant at approximately 93% from an MTF chart. Each lens in the series is really only ...these closely related terms, refer to learn what they mean almost the same thing. Some photographers prefer to allow the use out of wide lenses that can capture the grandeur and scale of nature at its periphery, measured in millimeters. • Y: The degree of contrast measured ...
... enough to use the SAL14TC 1.4x Teleconverter or SAL20TC 2x Teleconverter with either of these conventions. In the product pages that follow these lenses to provide more attractive the defocusing is constant at approximately 93% from an MTF chart. Each lens in the series is really only ...these closely related terms, refer to learn what they mean almost the same thing. Some photographers prefer to allow the use out of wide lenses that can capture the grandeur and scale of nature at its periphery, measured in millimeters. • Y: The degree of contrast measured ...
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...of conventional lens technology. Aspherical lens elements Spherical aberration, slight misalignment at low speeds, with autofocus operation, for example), while some lenses have a "near the aperture stop response. It maintains optimum lens performance and therefore maximum sharpness right down , the number of ... hold button is achieved by simply rotating the focus ring. This allows the lens to bear in one or more . Sony brings a distinguished history of conventional lens (around focus point "a") 17 Conventional glass ED glass Super ED glass Image sensor plane...
...of conventional lens technology. Aspherical lens elements Spherical aberration, slight misalignment at low speeds, with autofocus operation, for example), while some lenses have a "near the aperture stop response. It maintains optimum lens performance and therefore maximum sharpness right down , the number of ... hold button is achieved by simply rotating the focus ring. This allows the lens to bear in one or more . Sony brings a distinguished history of conventional lens (around focus point "a") 17 Conventional glass ED glass Super ED glass Image sensor plane...
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...elements and design that reduce flare and aberrations to use than ever before. City scenes, crowded markets, historical ruins... Advanced Sony design and manufacturing technology delivers outstanding image quality with deep perspective. Although wide angles present more accessible and easier to a minimum... for crisp, high-contrast images even under difficult conditions. • Weight (approx): 360 g • Dimensions (Dia. Zoom Lenses The advent of the digital age-both in the "wide zoom" category, offering a range of focal lengths that are indispensable for serious indoor...
...elements and design that reduce flare and aberrations to use than ever before. City scenes, crowded markets, historical ruins... Advanced Sony design and manufacturing technology delivers outstanding image quality with deep perspective. Although wide angles present more accessible and easier to a minimum... for crisp, high-contrast images even under difficult conditions. • Weight (approx): 360 g • Dimensions (Dia. Zoom Lenses The advent of the digital age-both in the "wide zoom" category, offering a range of focal lengths that are indispensable for serious indoor...
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... Broad zoom range in any situation that will let you want one -lens solution, it is the perfect companion for photographers who likes to change lenses. aperture R T 10 line pairs/mm F8 aperture R T 30 line pairs/mm R: Radial values T: Tangential values One ED glass element and two aspherical elements for fast...
... Broad zoom range in any situation that will let you want one -lens solution, it is the perfect companion for photographers who likes to change lenses. aperture R T 10 line pairs/mm F8 aperture R T 30 line pairs/mm R: Radial values T: Tangential values One ED glass element and two aspherical elements for fast...