Sony DSLR A550 Support Question
Sony DSLR A550 Support Question
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Question posted by jmarais2 on January 11th, 2010
Will My Minolta Dynax 5 Af Lenses Work On The New Sony Alpha 550 Slr?
I am looking to purchase a new Sony Alpha 550 SLR. I currently have a film based Minlta Dynax SLR with a 28/70mm and 70/300mm AF lenses. Will these lenses opperate on the Alpha 550?
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Related Sony DSLR A550 Manual Pages
Instruction Manual - Page 1
Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Instruction Manual
DSLR-A500/A550
Preparing the camera
Before your operation
Shooting images
Using the shooting function Using the viewing function Changing your setup
Viewing images on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed on a computer Printing images
Additional information on this product ...
Instruction Manual - Page 2
...the space provided below. DSLR-A500/A550 Serial No
WARNING
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product....damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. • Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Owner's Record
...
Instruction Manual - Page 28
... In such cases, turn off both [Eye-Start AF] (page 71) and [Auto off by
pushing on
the situation, and the focus may continue to the camera, remove the eyecup as in shooting with the self...-timer, attach the eyepiece cover.
1 Tilt the LCD monitor downward.
2 Carefully slide the eyecup off w/ VF] (page 136).
28
When the ...
Instruction Manual - Page 31
... View mode
DSLR-A550 Approx. 480 images
DSLR-A500 Approx. 520 images
Viewfinder mode
Approx. 950 images Approx. 1000 images
• The number is based on the conditions of use the camera with a...is set to (Automatic AF). -
Preparing the camera
The number of images that can be less than those indicated depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association)
...
Instruction Manual - Page 41
... battery (18)
B
Display Indication Spot metering area (97) AF area (83) Shutter speed indicator (65) Aperture indicator (63)
MF CHECK LV Manual focus check (85)
C
Display z 1/125 F3.5
Indication Focus (80) Shutter speed (65) Aperture (63) EV scale (68, 111) AE lock (92) Camera shake warning (48) SteadyShot scale (48)
41
LCD...
Instruction Manual - Page 74
... (93)
Indication Flash mode (88)/Red-eye reduction (90)
Drive mode (108) • is only for the
DSLR-A550. A
Display Indication P A S M Mode dial (50 - 70)
Image quality (129)
Image size (128)/Aspect ratio (128)
Memory card (22)
100
Remaining number of operation. ... Graphic Display graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value and clearly illustrates how the exposure works.
Instruction Manual - Page 76
Focus mode (82)
AWB 7500K G9
AF area (83)
White balance (Auto, Preset, Custom, Color temperature,...sensitivity (103)
In AUTO or Scene Selection mode
In P/A/S/M mode
A Display Indication
P A S M Mode dial (50 - 70)
Image quality (129)
Image size (128)/Aspect ratio (128)
Memory card (22)
100
Remaining number of
recordable images (29)... Display)
See pages in parentheses for the
DSLR-A550.
Instruction Manual - Page 86
... You can adjust the focus manually in manual focus check mode. • If you press the AF button in manual focus check mode. • When is indicated, the temperature of the image that...to approx. ×7 or ×14, however the recorded image is recommend that you attach the eyepiece cover (page 28). • When you can check a version of the camera is activated. The mirror slides down ...
Instruction Manual - Page 90
...90 Aperture ISO 200 setting
400
800
F2.8
F4.0
F5.6
1 - 6 m (3.3 - 20 feet)
1 - 4.3 m (3.3 - 14 1 - 3 m (3.3 - 9.8
feet)
feet)
1.4 - 8.6 m (4.6 - 28 1 - 6 m (3.3 - 20
feet)
feet)
1 - 4.3 m (3.3 - 14 feet)
2 - 12 m (6.6 - 39 1.4 - 8.6 m (4.6 - 28 1 - 6 m (3.3 - 20
feet)
feet)
feet)
The AF illuminator • AF illuminator does not operate when [Autofocus mode] is set to
(Continuous...
Instruction Manual - Page 106
...the controller.
3 Hold the camera so that the white area fully covers the AF area
located in the center, and then press the shutter button down. Based on the controller, then press...of custom white balance is recommended in this operation is effective
until a new setting is the color filter value currently selected. The shutter clicks and the calibrated values (ColorTemperature and Color filter...
Instruction Manual - Page 110
... to shift the amount of flash light. Note • When you to shoot several images, each with the exposure shifted (Exposure bracket)
Base exposure
- Shooting images with different degrees of deviation (steps) from the base exposure, and the camera shoots three images while automatically shifting the exposure. Specify the value of exposure. The...
Instruction Manual - Page 114
... set to (Single-shot adv.). • The AF illuminator does not work in the following cases: if the camera is in viewfinder mode, when using the manual focus, manual focus check, or smart teleconverter functions. • The drive mode is activated, the camera shoots the image, and then returns to the autofocus in front...
Instruction Manual - Page 126
..., United Kingdom, etc. PAL-M system Brazil
126 Please refer to Sony's VIDEO-A compatible TV using an HDMI cable, a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality. "PhotoTV...• By connecting your camera to the operating instructions of Sony's VIDEO-A compatible TV for more details.
• Some devices may cause a malfunction. This may not work properly. • Do...
Instruction Manual - Page 138
...main functions of the camera. Fill-flash (differs based on whether the built-in flash is open or not) AF-A Wide On Off ...AF area (83) Face Detection (52) Smile Shutter (113) ISO (103) Metering mode (97) Flash compens. (95) White balance (104) ColorTemperature/Color filter (105) Custom white balance (106) DRO/Auto HDR (98) Creative Style (101)
Recording menu
Reset to L:14M (DSLR-A550)/ L:12M (DSLR...
Instruction Manual - Page 156
...Camera
[System]
Camera Type Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera with built-in flash and interchangeable lenses
Lens
All of α Lenses
[Image sensor]
Image format DSLR-A550 23.4×15.6 mm (APS-C format) CMOS image sensor DSLR-A500 23.5×15.6 mm (APS-C format) CMOS image sensor
Total pixel number of image sensor DSLR-A550 Approx. 14 600 000 pixels DSLR... conversion)
AF illuminator Approx...
Instruction Manual - Page 160
... the battery pack, use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location (page 172).
• The battery pack is discharged. Replace it with a new one minute, and turn on pages...). Check the items on the camera. • Install the battery pack correctly (page 17). • The battery pack is discharged.
Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
1 Check the...
Instruction Manual - Page 162
...to [On] (page 71). • Press the shutter button halfway down. The flash does not work . • Set [Eye-Start AF] to [Fill-flash] (page 88). The flash takes too long to M and do your shooting...insufficient. If you want to make sure the flash fires without fail, set to AF. • Ambient light is out of the camera. If the ISO is turned on (page 132).
Attach the lens properly (page...
Instruction Manual - Page 168
... battery pack and insert it to flash, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If this corrective procedure. Charge the battery pack and set to shoot but the SteadyShot function will not work after compression change depending on the camera. • The camera has been left unused for sometime with a low battery...
Instruction Manual - Page 173
... sandy or dusty locations may not be dead. The heat of your camera. • Do not use the camera near a location that the camera is working correctly.
• This camera is neither dust-proof, nor splash-proof, nor water-proof.
• Do not look at all for 24 hours or more with the power off. Notes...
Instruction Manual - Page 176
Multi segment 97
N
New folder 131 Night Port./...Q
Quality 129
R
RAW 129, 150 Rear sync 88 Red eye reduc 90 Reducing camera shake 47
176
Remote Commander 112 Reset 138 Rotate 116
S
Saturation 101 Scene Selection 54... Shoulder strap 27 Shutter speed 61, 65 Shutter speed priority 65 Single-shot AF 82 Slide show 118 Slow sync 88 Smart teleconverter 87 Smile Shutter 113 Specifications...
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