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Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Instruction Manual DSLR-A330/A380 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 and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Instruction Manual DSLR-A330/A380 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 and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
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... the camera Before your operation Shooting images Notes on using your camera 7 Checking the accessories supplied 13 Preparing the battery pack 14 Attaching a lens 20 Inserting a memory card 22 Preparing the camera 25 Using the accessories supplied 27 Checking the number of recordable images 29 Cleaning 32 Identifying parts and screen indicators 35 Front side 35 Rear side 36 Sides/Bottom 37 LCD monitor 38 Selecting a function/setting 40 The functions selected by the Control button...
... the camera Before your operation Shooting images Notes on using your camera 7 Checking the accessories supplied 13 Preparing the battery pack 14 Attaching a lens 20 Inserting a memory card 22 Preparing the camera 25 Using the accessories supplied 27 Checking the number of recordable images 29 Cleaning 32 Identifying parts and screen indicators 35 Front side 35 Rear side 36 Sides/Bottom 37 LCD monitor 38 Selecting a function/setting 40 The functions selected by the Control button...
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... (Exposure bracket 101 Shooting with the Remote Commander 103 Using the viewing Playing back images 104 function Checking the information of recorded images 108 Protecting images (Protect 111 Deleting images (Delete 112 Viewing images on a TV screen 114 Changing your setup Setting image size and image quality 118 Setting the method for recording on a memory card ..... 120 Changing the noise reduction setting 122 Changing the functions of the control dial 123 Changing other settings 124 Setting the LCD monitor 126 Confirming the version of the camera 128 Resetting to...
... (Exposure bracket 101 Shooting with the Remote Commander 103 Using the viewing Playing back images 104 function Checking the information of recorded images 108 Protecting images (Protect 111 Deleting images (Delete 112 Viewing images on a TV screen 114 Changing your setup Setting image size and image quality 118 Setting the method for recording on a memory card ..... 120 Changing the noise reduction setting 122 Changing the functions of the control dial 123 Changing other settings 124 Setting the LCD monitor 126 Confirming the version of the camera 128 Resetting to...
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... basic settings for setting up the screens that are used for the camera as a whole or execute functions such as shooting, playback, or other operations. Recording menu Image size (118) Aspect ratio (118) 1 Quality (119) Flash compens. (90) AF illuminator (86) SteadyShot (46) Color Space (98) Long exp.NR (122) 2 High ISO NR (122) Custom menu Eye-Start AF (68) Ctrl dial setup (123) 1 Red eye reduc. (86) Auto review (126) Auto off w/ VF (127) 42 Shooting mode Autofocus mode (79) Metering mode (91) White balance...
... basic settings for setting up the screens that are used for the camera as a whole or execute functions such as shooting, playback, or other operations. Recording menu Image size (118) Aspect ratio (118) 1 Quality (119) Flash compens. (90) AF illuminator (86) SteadyShot (46) Color Space (98) Long exp.NR (122) 2 High ISO NR (122) Custom menu Eye-Start AF (68) Ctrl dial setup (123) 1 Red eye reduc. (86) Auto review (126) Auto off w/ VF (127) 42 Shooting mode Autofocus mode (79) Metering mode (91) White balance...
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Shooting images Shooting with program auto This mode is suitable for z Using the automatic exposure, while keeping the custom settings for ISO sensitivity, Creative Style, D-Range optimizer, etc. 1 Set the mode dial to P. 2 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings (pages 76 to 103). • Set the flash mode to (Fill-flash) when you shoot with the flash (page 84). 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. 59
Shooting images Shooting with program auto This mode is suitable for z Using the automatic exposure, while keeping the custom settings for ISO sensitivity, Creative Style, D-Range optimizer, etc. 1 Set the mode dial to P. 2 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings (pages 76 to 103). • Set the flash mode to (Fill-flash) when you shoot with the flash (page 84). 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. 59
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...). When you shoot with the flash, check the flash range (page 86). The arrow starts flashing if the difference becomes greater. Toward +: Images become darker. In M mode, the ISO setting [AUTO] is set. • Check the exposure value on the EV scale. Toward -: Images become brighter. Standard value Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode. • When the mode dial is set to M, the ISO setting [AUTO] is...
...). When you shoot with the flash, check the flash range (page 86). The arrow starts flashing if the difference becomes greater. Toward +: Images become darker. In M mode, the ISO setting [AUTO] is set. • Check the exposure value on the EV scale. Toward -: Images become brighter. Standard value Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode. • When the mode dial is set to M, the ISO setting [AUTO] is...
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.... Focus area sensor Focus area Focus indicator Shooting technique • To select the area used for focusing, set up [AF area] (page 80). Focus indicator Focus indicator z lit lit lit z flashing Status Focus locked. Focal point moves following subjects. Ready to shoot. Cannot focus. You cannot release the shutter. The shutter is confirmed. Ready to shoot. Using the shooting function 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to check the focus and shoot the image. • When the focus is confirmed, the focus indicator changes...
.... Focus area sensor Focus area Focus indicator Shooting technique • To select the area used for focusing, set up [AF area] (page 80). Focus indicator Focus indicator z lit lit lit z flashing Status Focus locked. Focal point moves following subjects. Ready to shoot. Cannot focus. You cannot release the shutter. The shutter is confirmed. Ready to shoot. Using the shooting function 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to check the focus and shoot the image. • When the focus is confirmed, the focus indicator changes...
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... control button t (Wireless) 3 Remove the wireless flash from the accessory shoe. Using the shooting function Performing wireless flash shooting With an external wireless flash (sold separately), you can shoot with the flash without a cord when the external flash is using a wireless flash nearby and his/her built-in flash light causes your external flash to fire. Notes • The camera cannot perform a pre-flash test of the flash. 1 Attach the wireless flash to the operating instructions supplied with a three dimensional feel by releasing the shutter...
... control button t (Wireless) 3 Remove the wireless flash from the accessory shoe. Using the shooting function Performing wireless flash shooting With an external wireless flash (sold separately), you can shoot with the flash without a cord when the external flash is using a wireless flash nearby and his/her built-in flash light causes your external flash to fire. Notes • The camera cannot perform a pre-flash test of the flash. 1 Attach the wireless flash to the operating instructions supplied with a three dimensional feel by releasing the shutter...
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... image just monitored on the LCD monitor/in the viewfinder when the built-in the following situations: - If the flash is within the flash range. However, flash compensation only changes the amount of a main subject which is used, the amount of flash light alone, without changing the exposure compensation. The histogram will differ based on aperture setting, etc. • The histogram differs between shooting and playback in flash is also changed. You can adjust...
... image just monitored on the LCD monitor/in the viewfinder when the built-in the following situations: - If the flash is within the flash range. However, flash compensation only changes the amount of a main subject which is used, the amount of flash light alone, without changing the exposure compensation. The histogram will differ based on aperture setting, etc. • The histogram differs between shooting and playback in flash is also changed. You can adjust...
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... shutter button, the recording continues. Fine/Standard RAW & JPEG RAW No limit (Until the memory card is insufficient or at low ambient temperatures. Using the self-timer The 10-second self-timer is convenient when the photographer appears in the viewfinder. The maximum number of continuous shots The number of seconds that is the number of continuous shooting images obtainable has an upper limit. Wait until the indicator disappears. • When the exposure mode...
... shutter button, the recording continues. Fine/Standard RAW & JPEG RAW No limit (Until the memory card is insufficient or at low ambient temperatures. Using the self-timer The 10-second self-timer is convenient when the photographer appears in the viewfinder. The maximum number of continuous shots The number of seconds that is the number of continuous shooting images obtainable has an upper limit. Wait until the indicator disappears. • When the exposure mode...
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... camera shoots while automatically shifting the exposure. When the flash is fired, flash bracket shooting is activated, audio signals and the self-timer lamp indicate the condition. To shoot, press the shutter button shot by shot. 1 on the control button. direction + direction Bracket shooting allows you to shift the amount of flash light. 2 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. • When the self-timer is used to shoot several images, each with different degrees of exposure. The self-timer lamp flashes quickly and the audio signal sounds quickly...
... camera shoots while automatically shifting the exposure. When the flash is fired, flash bracket shooting is activated, audio signals and the self-timer lamp indicate the condition. To shoot, press the shutter button shot by shot. 1 on the control button. direction + direction Bracket shooting allows you to shift the amount of flash light. 2 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. • When the self-timer is used to shoot several images, each with different degrees of exposure. The self-timer lamp flashes quickly and the audio signal sounds quickly...
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MENU button t 1 t [Ctrl dial setup] t Select the desired setting 123 Changing your setup Changing the functions of the control dial Changing the function of the control dial When the recording mode is convenient if you can set the camera so that the adjustable item (the shutter speed or the aperture value) can be selected using only the control dial. It is M (Manual exposure), you select the most commonly-used item when adjusting the exposure.
MENU button t 1 t [Ctrl dial setup] t Select the desired setting 123 Changing your setup Changing the functions of the control dial Changing the function of the control dial When the recording mode is convenient if you can set the camera so that the adjustable item (the shutter speed or the aperture value) can be selected using only the control dial. It is M (Manual exposure), you select the most commonly-used item when adjusting the exposure.
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...t 1 t [Display Color] t Select the desired setting Removing the Help Guide from [Black], [White], [Brown], or [Pink]. Pressing the shutter button halfway down returns the camera to perform the next operation quickly. Changing other settings Setting the sound on/off the Help Guide that is locked, during self-timer countdown, etc. MENU button t 3 t [Audio signals] t Select the desired setting Selecting the background color of the screen display You can set different time intervals for the Live View (LV) and viewfinder modes (OVF). MENU button t 1 t [Power Save (LV)] or [Power Save (OVF...
...t 1 t [Display Color] t Select the desired setting Removing the Help Guide from [Black], [White], [Brown], or [Pink]. Pressing the shutter button halfway down returns the camera to perform the next operation quickly. Changing other settings Setting the sound on/off the Help Guide that is locked, during self-timer countdown, etc. MENU button t 3 t [Audio signals] t Select the desired setting Selecting the background color of the screen display You can set different time intervals for the Live View (LV) and viewfinder modes (OVF). MENU button t 1 t [Power Save (LV)] or [Power Save (OVF...
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... the LCD monitor manually. Setting the displayed time of the image right after the shooting. Setting the LCD monitor Setting the brightness of the LCD monitor manually The brightness of the LCD monitor is automatically adjusted to the surrounding lighting conditions using the camera with your hand and so on the LCD monitor right after shooting (Auto review) You can check the recorded image on . • When using the light sensor (page 36). You can change the displayed time.
... the LCD monitor manually. Setting the displayed time of the image right after the shooting. Setting the LCD monitor Setting the brightness of the LCD monitor manually The brightness of the LCD monitor is automatically adjusted to the surrounding lighting conditions using the camera with your hand and so on the LCD monitor right after shooting (Auto review) You can check the recorded image on . • When using the light sensor (page 36). You can change the displayed time.
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... Graphic Display Single-image screen (with recording information) Single-shot adv. Items Exposure compensation (88) Recording information display (70) Playback display (104) Drive mode (99) ISO (92) Flash mode (84) Metering mode (91) Autofocus mode (79) White balance (93) Custom white balance (94) D-RangeOptimizer (96) Creative Style (96) Recording menu Reset to L:14M (DSLR-A380)/ L:10M (DSLR-A330) 3:2 Fine ±0.0 Auto On On Changing your setup 129 Resetting to be reset are as follows. MENU button t 3 t [Reset default] t [OK] The items to the default You can reset the main functions...
... Graphic Display Single-image screen (with recording information) Single-shot adv. Items Exposure compensation (88) Recording information display (70) Playback display (104) Drive mode (99) ISO (92) Flash mode (84) Metering mode (91) Autofocus mode (79) White balance (93) Custom white balance (94) D-RangeOptimizer (96) Creative Style (96) Recording menu Reset to L:14M (DSLR-A380)/ L:10M (DSLR-A330) 3:2 Fine ±0.0 Auto On On Changing your setup 129 Resetting to be reset are as follows. MENU button t 3 t [Reset default] t [OK] The items to the default You can reset the main functions...
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... you are using. • Operations are not supported. *2 Starter (Edition) is recommended for a computer connected to the camera to import images. USB jack: Provided as this camera is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer) as standard x Macintosh OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (v10.1.3 - Viewing images on a computer Copying images to your computer This section describes how to copy images in a memory card to a computer connected using a USB interface that...
... you are using. • Operations are not supported. *2 Starter (Edition) is recommended for a computer connected to the camera to import images. USB jack: Provided as this camera is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer) as standard x Macintosh OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (v10.1.3 - Viewing images on a computer Copying images to your computer This section describes how to copy images in a memory card to a computer connected using a USB interface that...
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3 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is installed and shortcut icons appear on the desktop. • Sony Image Data Suite "Image Data Converter SR" "Image Data Lightbox SR" • Sony Picture Utility "PMB" "PMB Guide" x Macintosh • Log on as Administrator. 1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double-click the CD-ROM icon. 3 Copy the [IDS_INST.pkg] file in the [MAC] folder to the...
3 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is installed and shortcut icons appear on the desktop. • Sony Image Data Suite "Image Data Converter SR" "Image Data Lightbox SR" • Sony Picture Utility "PMB" "PMB Guide" x Macintosh • Log on as Administrator. 1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double-click the CD-ROM icon. 3 Copy the [IDS_INST.pkg] file in the [MAC] folder to the...
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Remove these accessories, then shoot. - The image is beyond the flash range (the distance that the flash can reach), the pictures will be dark. The date and time are too dark. • If any filter or hood is beyond the available range of the camera. The aperture value and/or shutter speed flashes when you press the shutter button halfway down. • Since the subject is...
Remove these accessories, then shoot. - The image is beyond the flash range (the distance that the flash can reach), the pictures will be dark. The date and time are too dark. • If any filter or hood is beyond the available range of the camera. The aperture value and/or shutter speed flashes when you press the shutter button halfway down. • Since the subject is...
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... LCD monitor. • This is blurred. • The picture was recorded using the "Pixel mapping" function. 1 Set the LIVE VIEW/OVF switch to "LIVE VIEW." 2 Attach the lens cap. 3 MENU button t 3 t [Pixel mapping] t [OK] The image is not a malfunction. The camera may not be obtained. Viewing images Your camera cannot play back images. • The folder/file name has been changed on your camera is not guaranteed. • The camera is recommended (pages 47, 84). Delete...
... LCD monitor. • This is blurred. • The picture was recorded using the "Pixel mapping" function. 1 Set the LIVE VIEW/OVF switch to "LIVE VIEW." 2 Attach the lens cap. 3 MENU button t 3 t [Pixel mapping] t [OK] The image is not a malfunction. The camera may not be obtained. Viewing images Your camera cannot play back images. • The folder/file name has been changed on your camera is not guaranteed. • The camera is recommended (pages 47, 84). Delete...
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... further shooting during this camera (page 23). Set date and time? • Set the date and time. If you have not used the camera for the same amount of the memory card is erased. Select [OK], then format the memory card. Charge the battery pack or use "Memory Stick." Reinsert "Memory Stick." Insert a memory card, or change the memory card. Unable to perform [Cleaning mode] when the battery level is locked. It may take a some time to use the memory card again, however, all previous data...
... further shooting during this camera (page 23). Set date and time? • Set the date and time. If you have not used the camera for the same amount of the memory card is erased. Select [OK], then format the memory card. Charge the battery pack or use "Memory Stick." Reinsert "Memory Stick." Insert a memory card, or change the memory card. Unable to perform [Cleaning mode] when the battery level is locked. It may take a some time to use the memory card again, however, all previous data...