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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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... questions about this camera only, and should not be used battery packs promptly as it has been UL Listed. Battery Pack and lens This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may ...equipment. 3 Address:16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. You can help preserve our environment by Sony. • Dispose of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SLT-A77V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting ...
... questions about this camera only, and should not be used battery packs promptly as it has been UL Listed. Battery Pack and lens This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may ...equipment. 3 Address:16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. You can help preserve our environment by Sony. • Dispose of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SLT-A77V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting ...
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...picture and sound of this device does not cause harmful interference. The Authorized Representative for help. If this SLT-A77V Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV...the receiving antenna. - Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to discontinue midway (...
...picture and sound of this device does not cause harmful interference. The Authorized Representative for help. If this SLT-A77V Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV...the receiving antenna. - Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to discontinue midway (...
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... the camera Checking the supplied items 18 Identifying parts 19 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 the image 49 Selecting the drive mode 51 7
... the camera Checking the supplied items 18 Identifying parts 19 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 the image 49 Selecting the drive mode 51 7
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... 120 AF Micro Adj 121 Object Tracking 121 Manual focus 123 Peaking 124 Focus Magnifier 124 9 Shooting Graphic Display 89 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...
... 120 AF Micro Adj 121 Object Tracking 121 Manual focus 123 Peaking 124 Focus Magnifier 124 9 Shooting Graphic Display 89 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...
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... 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 Setting... 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.
... 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 Setting... 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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Computer Print Cleaning Power Save 179 FINDER/LCD Setting 179 Lens compensation 180 Lens Comp.: Peripheral Shading 180 Lens Comp.: Chromatic Aberration 180 Lens Comp.: Distortion 180 Setting the method for recording on a memory card ..... 181 Format 181 File Number 181 Folder Name 181 Select REC Folder 182 New ... 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
Computer Print Cleaning Power Save 179 FINDER/LCD Setting 179 Lens compensation 180 Lens Comp.: Peripheral Shading 180 Lens Comp.: Chromatic Aberration 180 Lens Comp.: Distortion 180 Setting the method for recording on a memory card ..... 181 Format 181 File Number 181 Folder Name 181 Select REC Folder 182 New ... 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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... by taking hold the camera by a magnet, such as a pediatric or ophthalmic doctor. A child's vision is not a malfunction. Notes on the LCD monitor, electronic viewfinder, lens, and image sensor • The LCD monitor and electronic viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the recording cannot...
... by taking hold the camera by a magnet, such as a pediatric or ophthalmic doctor. A child's vision is not a malfunction. Notes on the LCD monitor, electronic viewfinder, lens, and image sensor • The LCD monitor and electronic viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the recording cannot...
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SLT-A77K/ A77VK DT18-55mm SLT-A77Q/ A77VQ DT16-50mm Notes on the countries/regions. The available model varies depending on using your camera 17 Model name This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses. The model name varies depending on the supplied lens. Model name Lens SLT-A77/A77V -
SLT-A77K/ A77VK DT18-55mm SLT-A77Q/ A77VQ DT16-50mm Notes on the countries/regions. The available model varies depending on using your camera 17 Model name This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses. The model name varies depending on the supplied lens. Model name Lens SLT-A77/A77V -
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... camera) • Eyecup (1) (Attached on the model. 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 accessories supplied differ depending on the camera) • CD-ROM (1) -
... camera) • Eyecup (1) (Attached on the model. 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 accessories supplied differ depending on the camera) • CD-ROM (1) -
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... 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 (105) I Mount J Built-in parentheses for details of operation. Identifying parts See the pages in flash* (47, 135) K Microphone** (115...) L Mode dial (42) M (Flash pop-up) button (47, 135) N Mounting index (30) O Lens release button (31) P Focus mode dial (116, 123) * Do not directly touch these parts. ** Do not cover this part during movie recording.
... 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 (105) I Mount J Built-in parentheses for details of operation. Identifying parts See the pages in flash* (47, 135) K Microphone** (115...) L Mode dial (42) M (Flash pop-up) button (47, 135) N Mounting index (30) O Lens release button (31) P Focus mode dial (116, 123) * Do not directly touch these parts. ** Do not cover this part during movie recording.
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.../ A77VK) Identifying parts DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM (Supplied with 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...
.../ A77VK) Identifying parts DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM (Supplied with 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...
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... the body cap from the camera and the rear lens cap from the rear of the lens. • When changing the lens, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations so as to put the lens on the lens and camera. 3 Turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. • ... the camera. • When shooting, remove the front lens cap from the front of the lens. • When carrying the camera with a lens attached, hold both the camera and the lens firmly. 30 Front lens cap Body cap Rear lens cap 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks (mounting indexes) on straight...
... the body cap from the camera and the rear lens cap from the rear of the lens. • When changing the lens, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations so as to put the lens on the lens and camera. 3 Turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. • ... the camera. • When shooting, remove the front lens cap from the front of the lens. • When carrying the camera with a lens attached, hold both the camera and the lens firmly. 30 Front lens cap Body cap Rear lens cap 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks (mounting indexes) on straight...
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...the hood clockwise until it clicks. Remove the lens hood when using the flash. 31 Notes • Attach the lens hood properly. To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. Lens release button 2 Attach the caps to the... front and rear of the lens and the body cap to reduce flare...
...the hood clockwise until it clicks. Remove the lens hood when using the flash. 31 Notes • Attach the lens hood properly. To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. Lens release button 2 Attach the caps to the... front and rear of the lens and the body cap to reduce flare...
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Attaching a lens • When storing, turn over the lens hood and place it may appear as dark spots on the image, depending on the shooting environment. The camera is equipped with an anti-dust function to the surface of the image sensor (the part that acts as the film), it onto the lens backwards. However, quickly change the lens away from landing on changing the lens When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to prevent dust from dusty locations when attaching/removing a lens. 32 Note on the image sensor.
Attaching a lens • When storing, turn over the lens hood and place it may appear as dark spots on the image, depending on the shooting environment. The camera is equipped with an anti-dust function to the surface of the image sensor (the part that acts as the film), it onto the lens backwards. However, quickly change the lens away from landing on changing the lens When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to prevent dust from dusty locations when attaching/removing a lens. 32 Note on the image sensor.
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... monitor mode In viewfinder mode In viewfinder mode (vertical position) Point 1 One hand holds the grip of the camera, and the other hand supports the lens. When shooting in the viewfinder. Point 3 Lightly tuck your elbows against your eyesight until the display appears clearly in a kneeling position, steady your upper body...
... monitor mode In viewfinder mode In viewfinder mode (vertical position) Point 1 One hand holds the grip of the camera, and the other hand supports the lens. When shooting in the viewfinder. Point 3 Lightly tuck your elbows against your eyesight until the display appears clearly in a kneeling position, steady your upper body...
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... judgments on the desired subject. • If the (Camera shake warning) indicator flashes, carefully shoot the subject, holding the camera steady, or by using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring, then decide on your shot with the LCD monitor or viewfinder. 3 Overlay the AF area on the situation to adjust the...
... judgments on the desired subject. • If the (Camera shake warning) indicator flashes, carefully shoot the subject, holding the camera steady, or by using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring, then decide on your shot with the LCD monitor or viewfinder. 3 Overlay the AF area on the situation to adjust the...
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... the mode dial to (Movie) (page 112). • The camera continues to [Off] (page 115). • The continuous recording time of the camera and the lens in autofocus mode.
... the mode dial to (Movie) (page 112). • The camera continues to [Off] (page 115). • The continuous recording time of the camera and the lens in autofocus mode.
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... the viewfinder and (179) LCD monitor. (Auto/Manual) Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during flash use. (On/Off) Release w/o Lens (175) Sets whether shutter can open when lens is not attached. (Enable/Disable) Auto+ Cont. Reduces wind noise during movie recording. (115) (On/Off) SteadyShot (94) Sets SteadyShot. (On...
... the viewfinder and (179) LCD monitor. (Auto/Manual) Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during flash use. (On/Off) Release w/o Lens (175) Sets whether shutter can open when lens is not attached. (Enable/Disable) Auto+ Cont. Reduces wind noise during movie recording. (115) (On/Off) SteadyShot (94) Sets SteadyShot. (On...
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... Mode/Flash Comp./ White Balance/DRO/Auto HDR/Creative Style/Picture Effect/Image Size/Quality/AEL hold/AEL toggle/ AEL hold button of the lens. (Focus Hold/D.O.F.Preview) Smart Telecon. t +/- The functions selected with the front or rear control dial. (Off/ Front dial/ Rear dial...white balance bracket shooting. (0 t - Aber. (180) Reduces the color deviation at the corners of the screen caused by (180) the lens attached. (Auto/Off) Lens Comp.: Chro. Result Preview/Aperture Preview) Focus Hold Button Sets the function of the aperture when the exposure mode is set to M. (...
... Mode/Flash Comp./ White Balance/DRO/Auto HDR/Creative Style/Picture Effect/Image Size/Quality/AEL hold/AEL toggle/ AEL hold button of the lens. (Focus Hold/D.O.F.Preview) Smart Telecon. t +/- The functions selected with the front or rear control dial. (Off/ Front dial/ Rear dial...white balance bracket shooting. (0 t - Aber. (180) Reduces the color deviation at the corners of the screen caused by (180) the lens attached. (Auto/Off) Lens Comp.: Chro. Result Preview/Aperture Preview) Focus Hold Button Sets the function of the aperture when the exposure mode is set to M. (...