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Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual A-mount Preparing the camera Shooting and viewing images Shooting images to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on this product and answers to suit your subject Using the shooting functions Using the playback functions Functions list Viewing images on a computer Others Advanced operations Index
Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual A-mount Preparing the camera Shooting and viewing images Shooting images to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on this product and answers to suit your subject Using the shooting functions Using the playback functions Functions list Viewing images on a computer Others Advanced operations Index
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...of used with the same or equivalent type recommended by disconnecting the plug from the AC power source (mains) as long as described in this manual could void your used rechargeable batteries to operate this device must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in the instructions. The power cord...cautioned that any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. 3 For more information regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SLT-A77V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
...of used with the same or equivalent type recommended by disconnecting the plug from the AC power source (mains) as long as described in this manual could void your used rechargeable batteries to operate this device must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in the instructions. The power cord...cautioned that any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. 3 For more information regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SLT-A77V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
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... AUTO 96 96 Scene Selection 97 Sweep Panorama/ 3D Sweep Panorama ....... 99 Cont. Priority AE 101 Program Auto 102 Aperture Priority 103 Shutter Priority 105 Manual Exposure 107 BULB 109 Movie recording setup 111 Recording movies easily 111 Recording movies with the shutter speed and aperture adjusted 112 File Format 113... Recording 115 Adjusting the focus 116 Autofocus 116 Focus-lock 119 AF area 119 The AF illuminator 120 AF Micro Adj 121 Object Tracking 121 Manual focus 123 Peaking 124 Focus Magnifier 124 9
... AUTO 96 96 Scene Selection 97 Sweep Panorama/ 3D Sweep Panorama ....... 99 Cont. Priority AE 101 Program Auto 102 Aperture Priority 103 Shutter Priority 105 Manual Exposure 107 BULB 109 Movie recording setup 111 Recording movies easily 111 Recording movies with the shutter speed and aperture adjusted 112 File Format 113... Recording 115 Adjusting the focus 116 Autofocus 116 Focus-lock 119 AF area 119 The AF illuminator 120 AF Micro Adj 121 Object Tracking 121 Manual focus 123 Peaking 124 Focus Magnifier 124 9
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Shooting 154 Self-timer 155 Bracket: Cont./Single Bracket 155 WB bracket 157 DRO Bracket 158 Remote Cdr 158 10 Direct manual focus 125 AF/MF control 126 Detecting faces 127 Face Detection 127 Face Registration 128 Smile Shutter 129 Adjusting the brightness of the image 131 ...
Shooting 154 Self-timer 155 Bracket: Cont./Single Bracket 155 WB bracket 157 DRO Bracket 158 Remote Cdr 158 10 Direct manual focus 125 AF/MF control 126 Detecting faces 127 Face Detection 127 Face Registration 128 Smile Shutter 129 Adjusting the brightness of the image 131 ...
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... camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for about 1 hour after the CHARGE lamp goes out. GPS-compatible: SLT-A77V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A77 • Use GPS in this manual The data on performance and specifications is charged for AVCHD format recording. On the data specifications described in accordance with ... materials may be copyrighted. DVD-based players or recorders cannot play back HD image quality discs, as examples of pictures in this manual The photographs used as they are movies that you continue to shoot for 10 minutes or longer to allow the temperature inside the...
... camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for about 1 hour after the CHARGE lamp goes out. GPS-compatible: SLT-A77V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A77 • Use GPS in this manual The data on performance and specifications is charged for AVCHD format recording. On the data specifications described in accordance with ... materials may be copyrighted. DVD-based players or recorders cannot play back HD image quality discs, as examples of pictures in this manual The photographs used as they are movies that you continue to shoot for 10 minutes or longer to allow the temperature inside the...
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Model name This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses. The available model varies depending on using your camera 17 Model name Lens SLT-A77/A77V - SLT-A77K/ A77VK DT18-55mm SLT-A77Q/ A77VQ DT16-50mm Notes on the countries/regions. The model name varies depending on the supplied lens.
Model name This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses. The available model varies depending on using your camera 17 Model name Lens SLT-A77/A77V - SLT-A77K/ A77VK DT18-55mm SLT-A77Q/ A77VQ DT16-50mm Notes on the countries/regions. The model name varies depending on the supplied lens.
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... supplied in parentheses indicates the number of your camera (page 17). Application Software for α camera • Instruction Manual (1) (This manual) SLT-A77K/A77VK • DT18-55mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap (1)/Rear lens cap (1) SLT-A77Q/A77VQ • DT16-50mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap (1)/Rear lens cap (1)/ Lens hood (1) 18 The number...
... supplied in parentheses indicates the number of your camera (page 17). Application Software for α camera • Instruction Manual (1) (This manual) SLT-A77K/A77VK • DT18-55mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap (1)/Rear lens cap (1) SLT-A77Q/A77VQ • DT16-50mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap (1)/Rear lens cap (1)/ Lens hood (1) 18 The number...
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... on computers or AV devices that the device is the file system used . Available memory cards The following memory cards are not compatible with this manual (Mark2) Memory Stick PRO Duo (Class 4 or faster) (Class 4 or faster) (Class 4 or faster) SD card • MultiMediaCard cannot be imported to or played on...
... on computers or AV devices that the device is the file system used . Available memory cards The following memory cards are not compatible with this manual (Mark2) Memory Stick PRO Duo (Class 4 or faster) (Class 4 or faster) (Class 4 or faster) SD card • MultiMediaCard cannot be imported to or played on...
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... subject. (Sweep Allows you to shoot panoramic images. The other settings can be adjusted manually. (Aperture Priority) (103) Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed (105) manually using the front or rear control dial. (Shutter Priority) Allows you to shoot with...adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). (Program Auto) (102) Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually using the front or rear control dial. 42 The camera saves 1 appropriate image by combining or separating images, as necessary. (Scene ...
... subject. (Sweep Allows you to shoot panoramic images. The other settings can be adjusted manually. (Aperture Priority) (103) Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed (105) manually using the front or rear control dial. (Shutter Priority) Allows you to shoot with...adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). (Program Auto) (102) Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually using the front or rear control dial. 42 The camera saves 1 appropriate image by combining or separating images, as necessary. (Scene ...
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Shooting images to suit your subject 1 Set the mode dial to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) using the front or rear control dial. Recognized scene mode mark Shooting function ...(135) Slow Shutter Auto HDR (142) Hand-held Twilight) (Portrait) (Macro) (Low Brightness) (Landscape) (Tripod Night Scene) (Night Portrait) (Baby) Shooting function Cont. (Manual Exposure) (107) (Memory recall) (185) Shooting with the various shooting modes Allows you to (Auto+). 2 Point the camera towards the subject. Scene recognized by the...
Shooting images to suit your subject 1 Set the mode dial to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) using the front or rear control dial. Recognized scene mode mark Shooting function ...(135) Slow Shutter Auto HDR (142) Hand-held Twilight) (Portrait) (Macro) (Low Brightness) (Landscape) (Tripod Night Scene) (Night Portrait) (Baby) Shooting function Cont. (Manual Exposure) (107) (Memory recall) (185) Shooting with the various shooting modes Allows you to (Auto+). 2 Point the camera towards the subject. Scene recognized by the...
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... Displays a In-Camera Guide./Deletes images. (40) Focus mode dial (116, 123) Switches the autofocus and manual focus. MOVIE button (38, 111) Records movies. AF/MF button (126)/ button (55) Switches the autofocus and manual focus temporarily./ Scales an image up the menu item. AEL button (131)/SLOW SYNC button (136)/ button...
... Displays a In-Camera Guide./Deletes images. (40) Focus mode dial (116, 123) Switches the autofocus and manual focus. MOVIE button (38, 111) Records movies. AF/MF button (126)/ button (55) Switches the autofocus and manual focus temporarily./ Scales an image up the menu item. AEL button (131)/SLOW SYNC button (136)/ button...
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.... (High/Normal/Low) Sets the method for determining the intensity of flash output. (ADI flash/Pre-flash TTL/Manual flash) Sets the amount of built-in flash light when [Flash control] is set to [Manual flash]. (1/1-1/6) Sets the AF illuminator, which sheds light on a dark scene to aid focusing. (Auto/Off) Changes... (185) Selects the size of the increment step for shutter speed, aperture, and exposure. (0.5 EV/0.3 EV) Sets whether or not to fine-tune the focus manually when the focus mode is set to [AF-A]. (AF-A/DMF) Sets whether or not to release the shutter even when the focus is not confirmed...
.... (High/Normal/Low) Sets the method for determining the intensity of flash output. (ADI flash/Pre-flash TTL/Manual flash) Sets the amount of built-in flash light when [Flash control] is set to [Manual flash]. (1/1-1/6) Sets the AF illuminator, which sheds light on a dark scene to aid focusing. (Auto/Off) Changes... (185) Selects the size of the increment step for shutter speed, aperture, and exposure. (0.5 EV/0.3 EV) Sets whether or not to fine-tune the focus manually when the focus mode is set to [AF-A]. (AF-A/DMF) Sets whether or not to release the shutter even when the focus is not confirmed...
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... focus when you look through the viewfinder. (On/Off) FINDER/LCD Setting Sets the method for switching between the viewfinder and (179) LCD monitor. (Auto/Manual) Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during movie recording. (115) (On/Off) SteadyShot (94) Sets SteadyShot. (On/Off) Custom menu Eye-Start AF...
... focus when you look through the viewfinder. (On/Off) FINDER/LCD Setting Sets the method for switching between the viewfinder and (179) LCD monitor. (Auto/Manual) Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during movie recording. (115) (On/Off) SteadyShot (94) Sets SteadyShot. (On/Off) Custom menu Eye-Start AF...
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... (40, 165) View Mode (161) Slide Show (162) 3D Viewing (167) Protect (164) Specify Printing (198) Deletes images. (Multiple Img./All in portrait. (Auto Rotate/Manual Rotate) Memory Card Tool menu Format (181) File Number (181) Formats the memory card. The functions selected with the MENU button Lens Comp.: Distortion (180...
... (40, 165) View Mode (161) Slide Show (162) 3D Viewing (167) Protect (164) Specify Printing (198) Deletes images. (Multiple Img./All in portrait. (Auto Rotate/Manual Rotate) Memory Card Tool menu Format (181) File Number (181) Formats the memory card. The functions selected with the MENU button Lens Comp.: Distortion (180...
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... Bright. Creates a new folder for storing still images. Area Setting (34) Sets the location of the viewfinder. (178) (Auto/Manual) GPS Settings (169) Sets the GPS functions. (SLT-A77V only) Power Save (179) Sets the interval after which power save mode engages. (30 Min/5 Min/1 Min/20 Sec/10 Sec) HDMI Resolution (167...
... Bright. Creates a new folder for storing still images. Area Setting (34) Sets the location of the viewfinder. (178) (Auto/Manual) GPS Settings (169) Sets the GPS functions. (SLT-A77V only) Power Save (179) Sets the interval after which power save mode engages. (30 Min/5 Min/1 Min/20 Sec/10 Sec) HDMI Resolution (167...
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...) Face Smile Detection Shutter (127) (129) (36, 96) - (43, 96) - (44, 97) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (45, 99) (45, 99) (46, 101) - - - - - - - - - - - (102) (103) (105) (107) - (38, 111) * - * When [Manual Exposure] is selected, this function is not available. 82 indicates the function not available.
...) Face Smile Detection Shutter (127) (129) (36, 96) - (43, 96) - (44, 97) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (45, 99) (45, 99) (46, 101) - - - - - - - - - - - (102) (103) (105) (107) - (38, 111) * - * When [Manual Exposure] is selected, this function is not available. 82 indicates the function not available.
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Display Indication Smile Shutter (129) Exposure compensation (49)/Metered Manual (108) Flash compensation (132) EV scale (49, 108, 157) C Display 1/125 F2.8 ISO AUTO Indication Shutter speed (105) Aperture (103) ISO sensitivity (139) AE lock (131) The screen displayed for shooting mode 92
Display Indication Smile Shutter (129) Exposure compensation (49)/Metered Manual (108) Flash compensation (132) EV scale (49, 108, 157) C Display 1/125 F2.8 ISO AUTO Indication Shutter speed (105) Aperture (103) ISO sensitivity (139) AE lock (131) The screen displayed for shooting mode 92
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... AF], you can set the direction in which to the DRO setting. • Our measurement conditions. Set the mode dial to be adjusted. • In manual focus mode or when the autofocus mode is set to [Continuous AF], the focus and the exposure continue to (Cont. The ISO sensitivity can be...
... AF], you can set the direction in which to the DRO setting. • Our measurement conditions. Set the mode dial to be adjusted. • In manual focus mode or when the autofocus mode is set to [Continuous AF], the focus and the exposure continue to (Cont. The ISO sensitivity can be...
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... the desired exposure setting by making the shutter speed slower, the light of the flash will not reach distant subjects. Aperture (F-number) Shutter speed 107 Manual Exposure This mode is suitable for z Shooting with the flash. Shooting (Advanced operations) Selecting the shooting mode • Press the button when you close the...
... the desired exposure setting by making the shutter speed slower, the light of the flash will not reach distant subjects. Aperture (F-number) Shutter speed 107 Manual Exposure This mode is suitable for z Shooting with the flash. Shooting (Advanced operations) Selecting the shooting mode • Press the button when you close the...
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...mode, it will show an under or over compensation value based on the correct exposure using the index on the EV scale (Metered Manual*) when monitoring with the viewfinder. When you shoot with the flash, check the flash range in "Specifications." Rotate the front or ... after the exposure is set. • Check the exposure value on the exposure compensation indicator. The b B arrow appears if the set . Manual shift You can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination without changing the exposure you set exposure is not available. Toward -: Images become brighter...
...mode, it will show an under or over compensation value based on the correct exposure using the index on the EV scale (Metered Manual*) when monitoring with the viewfinder. When you shoot with the flash, check the flash range in "Specifications." Rotate the front or ... after the exposure is set. • Check the exposure value on the exposure compensation indicator. The b B arrow appears if the set . Manual shift You can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination without changing the exposure you set exposure is not available. Toward -: Images become brighter...