Limited Warranty (US Only)
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... BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS 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 the time periods and as fuses or batteries). Pursuant to...
... BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS 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 the time periods and as fuses or batteries). Pursuant to...
Instruction Manual (Large File - 18.18 MB)
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Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual A-mount Preparing the camera Shooting and viewing images Shooting images to suit your subject Using the shooting functions Using the playback functions Functions list Viewing images on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Additional information 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 suit your subject Using the shooting functions Using the playback functions Functions list Viewing images on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on a computer Others Advanced operations Index Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
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...the instructions. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SLT-A77V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this camera only, and should not be used with other electrical ... of small children. • Keep the battery pack dry. • Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony. • Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. The power cord (mains lead), if supplied...
...the instructions. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SLT-A77V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this camera only, and should not be used with other electrical ... of small children. • Keep the battery pack dry. • Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony. • Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. The power cord (mains lead), if supplied...
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..., if not installed and used with the equipment in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Industry Canada. If this SLT-A77V Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Consult...
..., if not installed and used with the equipment in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Industry Canada. If this SLT-A77V Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Consult...
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... Charging the battery pack 25 Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) 27 Attaching a lens 30 Turning the camera on operating the camera. Table of Contents Basic operations 14 This section provides basic information on and setting the clock 33 Before shooting 35 Adjusting... the viewfinder to the visual acuity (diopter adjustment 35 Holding the camera properly 35 Shooting and viewing images Shooting still images 36 Recording movies 38 Playing back images 39 Deleting images (Delete 40 ...
... Charging the battery pack 25 Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) 27 Attaching a lens 30 Turning the camera on operating the camera. Table of Contents Basic operations 14 This section provides basic information on and setting the clock 33 Before shooting 35 Adjusting... the viewfinder to the visual acuity (diopter adjustment 35 Holding the camera properly 35 Shooting and viewing images Shooting still images 36 Recording movies 38 Playing back images 39 Deleting images (Delete 40 ...
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... can be selected with the Fn (Function) button 60 The functions selected with the MENU button 62 Using the guide function of the camera 70 In-Camera Guide 70 Viewing images on a computer Using with your computer 71 Using the software 73 Selecting the method for creating a disc of ...79 Functions available for shooting mode 87 Selecting the screen mode 87 Histogram 88 The digital level gauge 89 8 Preparation Setting up the camera 86 Removing the eyecup 86 The screen displayed for each shooting mode 82 Flash modes available 83 Advanced operations 85 This section provides ...
... can be selected with the Fn (Function) button 60 The functions selected with the MENU button 62 Using the guide function of the camera 70 In-Camera Guide 70 Viewing images on a computer Using with your computer 71 Using the software 73 Selecting the method for creating a disc of ...79 Functions available for shooting mode 87 Selecting the screen mode 87 Histogram 88 The digital level gauge 89 8 Preparation Setting up the camera 86 Removing the eyecup 86 The screen displayed for each shooting mode 82 Flash modes available 83 Advanced operations 85 This section provides ...
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... Monitoring the subject through the lens without effects displayed 89 List of icons for viewfinder mode 90 Display panel 93 Shooting a clear image without camera shake 94 Camera shake warning indicator 94 Using the SteadyShot function 94 Using a tripod 95 Selecting the shooting mode 96 AUTO 96 96 Scene Selection 97 Sweep...
... Monitoring the subject through the lens without effects displayed 89 List of icons for viewfinder mode 90 Display panel 93 Shooting a clear image without camera shake 94 Camera shake warning indicator 94 Using the SteadyShot function 94 Using a tripod 95 Selecting the shooting mode 96 AUTO 96 96 Scene Selection 97 Sweep...
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... images or movies in the same view mode 166 About playback on TV 167 3D Viewing 167 Using "BRAVIA" Sync 167 Setup of the camera GPS setting (SLT-A77V only 169 GPS Assist Data 170 GPS Auto Time Cor 170 Setting the aspect ratio and image quality 172 Aspect Ratio 172 Quality 172... button 176 ISO Button, AF/MF button 177 Preview Button 177 Electronic Front Curtain Shutter 177 LCD Brightness 178 Viewfinder Bright 178 11 of the camera 174 Long Exposure NR 174 High ISO NR 174 Color Space 175 Release w/o Lens 175 Grid Line 176 Auto Review 176 Func.
... images or movies in the same view mode 166 About playback on TV 167 3D Viewing 167 Using "BRAVIA" Sync 167 Setup of the camera GPS setting (SLT-A77V only 169 GPS Assist Data 170 GPS Auto Time Cor 170 Setting the aspect ratio and image quality 172 Aspect Ratio 172 Quality 172... button 176 ISO Button, AF/MF button 177 Preview Button 177 Electronic Front Curtain Shutter 177 LCD Brightness 178 Viewfinder Bright 178 11 of the camera 174 Long Exposure NR 174 High ISO NR 174 Color Space 175 Release w/o Lens 175 Grid Line 176 Auto Review 176 Func.
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... Folder 182 Recover Image DB 183 Upload Settings 183 Registering your own settings 185 Resetting to the default 186 Confirming the version of the camera 190 Connecting the camera to the computer 191 Setting the USB connection 191 Connecting to the computer 191 Importing images to the computer (Windows) ........ 192 Importing images... disc 195 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc 196 Discs you can use with "PMB 197 Specifying DPOF 198 Date Imprint 198 Cleaning the camera and a lens 199 Cleaning the image sensor 200 12
... Folder 182 Recover Image DB 183 Upload Settings 183 Registering your own settings 185 Resetting to the default 186 Confirming the version of the camera 190 Connecting the camera to the computer 191 Setting the USB connection 191 Connecting to the computer 191 Importing images to the computer (Windows) ........ 192 Importing images... disc 195 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc 196 Discs you can use with "PMB 197 Specifying DPOF 198 Date Imprint 198 Cleaning the camera and a lens 199 Cleaning the image sensor 200 12
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Trouble shooting/Others Troubleshooting 203 Warning messages 212 Precautions 214 To use your camera abroad - Power sources 217 AVCHD format 218 GPS (SLT-A77V only 219 3D-shootings 221 Memory card 222 Battery pack/Battery charger 224 The License 226 Checking the number of recordable images/recording time 227 Specifications 231 Index 239 13
Trouble shooting/Others Troubleshooting 203 Warning messages 212 Precautions 214 To use your camera abroad - Power sources 217 AVCHD format 218 GPS (SLT-A77V only 219 3D-shootings 221 Memory card 222 Battery pack/Battery charger 224 The License 226 Checking the number of recordable images/recording time 227 Specifications 231 Index 239 13
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Basic operations This section provides the basic information on operating the camera. To more effectively take advantage of the camera, see "Advanced operations" (page 85). 14 Read this section first.
Basic operations This section provides the basic information on operating the camera. To more effectively take advantage of the camera, see "Advanced operations" (page 85). 14 Read this section first.
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...recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is easily affected by taking hold of the LCD monitor. • Do not expose the camera to make sure your children follow the precautions above. Do not bring anything that is not possible due to watch 3D-images, we recommend ... the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up) data to the operating instructions of the connected device or the software used with the camera on the back and around the rotating shaft of the hinge part of age). This increases the resolution, and provides a smoother, more realistic image...
...recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is easily affected by taking hold of the LCD monitor. • Do not expose the camera to make sure your children follow the precautions above. Do not bring anything that is not possible due to watch 3D-images, we recommend ... the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up) data to the operating instructions of the connected device or the software used with the camera on the back and around the rotating shaft of the hinge part of age). This increases the resolution, and provides a smoother, more realistic image...
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...of 25ºC (77°F), and using this manual The data on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other devices • This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for about 1 hour after the CHARGE lamp goes out. Notes on importing AVCHD View movies* to a... in the [AVCHD 60i/60p]/ [AVCHD 50i/50p] mode of pictures in this camera. On GPS-compatible devices (SLTA77V only) • To determine whether your camera on other materials may get warm. GPS-compatible: SLT-A77V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A77 • Use GPS in accordance with the AVCHD format.
...of 25ºC (77°F), and using this manual The data on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other devices • This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for about 1 hour after the CHARGE lamp goes out. Notes on importing AVCHD View movies* to a... in the [AVCHD 60i/60p]/ [AVCHD 50i/50p] mode of pictures in this camera. On GPS-compatible devices (SLTA77V only) • To determine whether your camera on other materials may get warm. GPS-compatible: SLT-A77V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A77 • Use GPS in accordance with the AVCHD format.
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Model name This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses. The model name varies depending on the countries/regions. Model name Lens SLT-A77/A77V - The available model varies depending on the supplied lens. SLT-A77K/ A77VK DT18-55mm SLT-A77Q/ A77VQ DT16-50mm Notes on using your camera 17
Model name This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses. The model name varies depending on the countries/regions. Model name Lens SLT-A77/A77V - The available model varies depending on the supplied lens. SLT-A77K/ A77VK DT18-55mm SLT-A77Q/ A77VQ DT16-50mm Notes on using your camera 17
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The accessories supplied differ depending on the camera) • CD-ROM (1) - 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 in...
The accessories supplied differ depending on the camera) • CD-ROM (1) - 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 in...
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... button (31) P Focus mode dial (116, 123) * Do not directly touch these parts. ** Do not cover this part during movie recording. Front side Preparing the camera A AF illuminator (120)/Self-timer lamp (155) B Shutter button (36) C Power switch (33) D Front control dial (102) E Remote sensor (158) F Lens contacts* G Mirror* H Preview button...
... button (31) P Focus mode dial (116, 123) * Do not directly touch these parts. ** Do not cover this part during movie recording. Front side Preparing the camera A AF illuminator (120)/Self-timer lamp (155) B Shutter button (36) C Power switch (33) D Front control dial (102) E Remote sensor (158) F Lens contacts* G Mirror* H Preview button...
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... (Function) button (59, 60) For viewing: (Image rotation) button (161) 20 I DISP (Display) button (87, 159) J (Smart teleconverter) button (153)/Focus Magnifier button (124) K (In-Camera Guide) button (70) For viewing: (Delete) button (40) L (Playback) button (39) * Do not directly touch this part. Rear side Identifying parts A Eyecup (86) B Eyepiece sensors...
... (Function) button (59, 60) For viewing: (Image rotation) button (161) 20 I DISP (Display) button (87, 159) J (Smart teleconverter) button (153)/Focus Magnifier button (124) K (In-Camera Guide) button (70) For viewing: (Delete) button (40) L (Playback) button (39) * Do not directly touch this part. Rear side Identifying parts A Eyecup (86) B Eyepiece sensors...
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... is connected, the internal microphone is turned off , then plug the connector of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN terminal on the camera. B Hooks for shoulder strap • Attach both ends of the Remote Commander faces forward. Make sure that the cord of the strap onto... the camera. E Speaker F DC IN terminal • When connecting the ACPW10AM AC Adaptor (sold separately) to the camera, turn the camera off automatically. C (Flash sync) terminal (137) 22 D REMOTE terminal • When connecting ...
... is connected, the internal microphone is turned off , then plug the connector of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN terminal on the camera. B Hooks for shoulder strap • Attach both ends of the Remote Commander faces forward. Make sure that the cord of the strap onto... the camera. E Speaker F DC IN terminal • When connecting the ACPW10AM AC Adaptor (sold separately) to the camera, turn the camera off automatically. C (Flash sync) terminal (137) 22 D REMOTE terminal • When connecting ...
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Identifying parts Preparing the camera 23 J Memory card insertion slot (27) K Memory card cover (27) L Battery insertion slot (27) M Battery cover (27) N Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods with a screw length of 5.5 mm (7/32 inch) or longer, and attempting to do so may damage the camera.
Identifying parts Preparing the camera 23 J Memory card insertion slot (27) K Memory card cover (27) L Battery insertion slot (27) M Battery cover (27) N Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods with a screw length of 5.5 mm (7/32 inch) or longer, and attempting to do so may damage the camera.
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... the SLT-A77Q/ A77VQ) A Focusing ring B Zoom ring C Zoom lock switch D Focal-length index E Lens contacts F Lens hood index G Distance scale H Distance index I Focal-length scale J Focusing mode switch K Mounting index • The DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM/DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM are designed for Sony A-mount cameras (models... equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor). 24 You cannot use these lenses on 35mm-format cameras. • For the lenses other than DT 1855mm F3.5-5.6 SAM/DT 1650mm F2.8 SSM,...
... the SLT-A77Q/ A77VQ) A Focusing ring B Zoom ring C Zoom lock switch D Focal-length index E Lens contacts F Lens hood index G Distance scale H Distance index I Focal-length scale J Focusing mode switch K Mounting index • The DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM/DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM are designed for Sony A-mount cameras (models... equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor). 24 You cannot use these lenses on 35mm-format cameras. • For the lenses other than DT 1855mm F3.5-5.6 SAM/DT 1650mm F2.8 SSM,...