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...Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting 100 DSLR-A100 Using the viewing functions Using the menu Using your computer Printing images Troubleshooting Others "Read This First" (separate volume) Explains the set-up and basic operations for shooting/ playback with your Sony ...on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetableoil based ink. DSLR-A100 Serial No © 2006 Sony Corporation Additional information on this product and answers to these numbers whenever you call upon your camera. Printed in the space provided below.
...Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting 100 DSLR-A100 Using the viewing functions Using the menu Using your computer Printing images Troubleshooting Others "Read This First" (separate volume) Explains the set-up and basic operations for shooting/ playback with your Sony ...on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetableoil based ink. DSLR-A100 Serial No © 2006 Sony Corporation Additional information on this product and answers to these numbers whenever you call upon your camera. Printed in the space provided below.
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... the NP-FM55H (supplied) battery pack before use. Read "Precautions" (page 147) before using a "Memory Stick Duo" with your eyes. The camera may cause malfunctions. • If moisture condensation occurs, remove it is neither dust-proof, nor splashproof, nor water-proof. The heat of flash emission...inability to record images, this may cause malfunctions which in "Read This First") • The battery pack can use the camera near a location that the camera is not possible due to other medium. The battery pack, the shoe cap, etc., may cause irrecoverable damage to make ...
... the NP-FM55H (supplied) battery pack before use. Read "Precautions" (page 147) before using a "Memory Stick Duo" with your eyes. The camera may cause malfunctions. • If moisture condensation occurs, remove it is neither dust-proof, nor splashproof, nor water-proof. The heat of flash emission...inability to record images, this may cause malfunctions which in "Read This First") • The battery pack can use the camera near a location that the camera is not possible due to other medium. The battery pack, the shoe cap, etc., may cause irrecoverable damage to make ...
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...monitor in color) that constantly appear on the LCD monitor. Black, white, red, blue and green points • Do not expose the camera to the provisions of the copyright laws. On focal length The picture angle of this manual The photographs used in this manual are reproduced ...images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. 8 Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to direct sunlight. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright ...
...monitor in color) that constantly appear on the LCD monitor. Black, white, red, blue and green points • Do not expose the camera to the provisions of the copyright laws. On focal length The picture angle of this manual The photographs used in this manual are reproduced ...images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. 8 Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to direct sunlight. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright ...
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... Switching the recording information display 26 Number of images 27 The number of lighting 17 Quality - On "image quality" and "image size 17 Before your camera 7 Basic techniques for better images 13 Focus - Table of contents Notes on a subject successfully 13 Exposure -
... Switching the recording information display 26 Number of images 27 The number of lighting 17 Quality - On "image quality" and "image size 17 Before your camera 7 Basic techniques for better images 13 Focus - Table of contents Notes on a subject successfully 13 Exposure -
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... CCD Reset default Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer 105 Copying images to your computer 107 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera 113 Installing the software (supplied 114 Using the software (supplied 115 Using your Macintosh computer 120 11 display Setup menu 1 98 LCDbrightness Transfer mode Video...
... CCD Reset default Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer 105 Copying images to your computer 107 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera 113 Installing the software (supplied 114 Using the software (supplied 115 Using your Macintosh computer 120 11 display Setup menu 1 98 LCDbrightness Transfer mode Video...
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...to press the shutter button only halfway down , the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). t See "Hints for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the basics so you how to use various camera functions such as follows). 13 It tells you can enjoy... your camera. Focus Focusing on . Basic techniques for preventing blur" (as the mode dial (page 31), the function...
...to press the shutter button only halfway down , the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). t See "Hints for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the basics so you how to use various camera functions such as follows). 13 It tells you can enjoy... your camera. Focus Focusing on . Basic techniques for preventing blur" (as the mode dial (page 31), the function...
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..., keeping your arms at your side and support the lens with the palm of a subject in dim light and it also helps to prevent camera shake. In a dark location, using the Super SteadyShot function is off-center and outside the focus frame (Focus-lock) Normally, in focus and the subject... will also provide support. If you can increase the shutter speed to reduce the camera shake without firing the flash by increasing the ISO. (However, this , use the focus-lock function by following the steps below. • The focus-...
..., keeping your arms at your side and support the lens with the palm of a subject in dim light and it also helps to prevent camera shake. In a dark location, using the Super SteadyShot function is off-center and outside the focus frame (Focus-lock) Normally, in focus and the subject... will also provide support. If you can increase the shutter speed to reduce the camera shake without firing the flash by increasing the ISO. (However, this , use the focus-lock function by following the steps below. • The focus-...
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... cases, use the focus- A subject that is in motion), you measure the exact distance between the camera and the subject, refer to the subject The horizontal line in the illustration shows the location of the camera that acts as blue sky or a white wall. - To measure the exact distance to the position...
... cases, use the focus- A subject that is in motion), you measure the exact distance between the camera and the subject, refer to the subject The horizontal line in the illustration shows the location of the camera that acts as blue sky or a white wall. - To measure the exact distance to the position...
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Shutter speed = Length of time the camera Exposure: receives light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through Image sensor = Part that records the image Overexposure = too much light Whitish .... Manual exposure: Allows you to the proper value in the auto adjustment mode. t page 37 Metering Mode: Allows you can create various images by the camera. Exposure is automatically set to adjust the exposure that the...
Shutter speed = Length of time the camera Exposure: receives light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through Image sensor = Part that records the image Overexposure = too much light Whitish .... Manual exposure: Allows you to the proper value in the auto adjustment mode. t page 37 Metering Mode: Allows you can create various images by the camera. Exposure is automatically set to adjust the exposure that the...
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...takes up of a collection of small dots called pixels. "Image size" is shown by the lighting conditions. Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up more memory, and the image is displayed in the auto white balance mode. Color On the effects of lighting The apparent...Although you can adjust color tones manually with the white balance mode (page 46). However, you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen. Example: The color of an image...
...takes up of a collection of small dots called pixels. "Image size" is shown by the lighting conditions. Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up more memory, and the image is displayed in the auto white balance mode. Color On the effects of lighting The apparent...Although you can adjust color tones manually with the white balance mode (page 46). However, you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen. Example: The color of an image...
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... margin around the A3 size image. Image size* Usage guidelines No. of images Smaller For creating web pages More Rough * The images recorded using the camera are saved. Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 83) You can print images with . Selecting the image size for use Pixel...Larger For storing important images or printing A3/ Less Fine A3+** size or fine A4 size images. You can select the compression ratio when digital images are the same 3:2 ratio as used photograph printing paper or postcards, etc. ** This is a size larger than A3 size.
... margin around the A3 size image. Image size* Usage guidelines No. of images Smaller For creating web pages More Rough * The images recorded using the camera are saved. Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 83) You can print images with . Selecting the image size for use Pixel...Larger For storing important images or printing A3/ Less Fine A3+** size or fine A4 size images. You can select the compression ratio when digital images are the same 3:2 ratio as used photograph printing paper or postcards, etc. ** This is a size larger than A3 size.
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... "Read This First") A Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). N For shooting: +/- (Exposure) button (37, 65) For viewing: (Reduce) button (72, 77...
... "Read This First") A Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). N For shooting: +/- (Exposure) button (37, 65) For viewing: (Reduce) button (72, 77...
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... When threading the strap through the holder ring, hold the tip of the strap with the remote commander clip on the grip side of the camera. Holder Ring If the holder ring comes off the strap, put it back on the other end of the strap on the strap from the... notched side. Attach the end of the strap with your operation Attaching the shoulder strap This camera has two hooks to secure the strap. Attach the other side of the strap into position to attach the shoulder strap. Notched side 21 Before...
... When threading the strap through the holder ring, hold the tip of the strap with the remote commander clip on the grip side of the camera. Holder Ring If the holder ring comes off the strap, put it back on the other end of the strap on the strap from the... notched side. Attach the end of the strap with your operation Attaching the shoulder strap This camera has two hooks to secure the strap. Attach the other side of the strap into position to attach the shoulder strap. Notched side 21 Before...
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... sync (145) AE lock (67) Focus (t step 5 in "Read This First") Shutter speed (36) Aperture (34) Ev scale (38, 63, 68) Frames-remaining counter (61) Camera-shake warning (t step 5 in "Read This First") Super SteadyShot scale (t step 5 in "Read This First") • The illustration above is for the full display in...
... sync (145) AE lock (67) Focus (t step 5 in "Read This First") Shutter speed (36) Aperture (34) Ev scale (38, 63, 68) Frames-remaining counter (61) Camera-shake warning (t step 5 in "Read This First") Super SteadyShot scale (t step 5 in "Read This First") • The illustration above is for the full display in...
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... recording, the LCD monitor on the detailed display in playback mode, see page 72. 26 Press the (Display) button to the camera position. Horizontal position Detailed display Enlarged display No display (Display) button Vertical position Detailed display Enlarged display No display (Display) button... • The instructions in this operating instructions are based on the back of the camera displays various recording information. You can choose to turn off the display to keep the display from rotating in the vertical position ...
... recording, the LCD monitor on the detailed display in playback mode, see page 72. 26 Press the (Display) button to the camera position. Horizontal position Detailed display Enlarged display No display (Display) button Vertical position Detailed display Enlarged display No display (Display) button... • The instructions in this operating instructions are based on the back of the camera displays various recording information. You can choose to turn off the display to keep the display from rotating in the vertical position ...
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... 287 197 512MB 586 402 (Units: Images) 1GB 2GB 1196 822 2454 1687 27 The values may vary depending on a recording medium formatted with this camera. The number of images that can be recorded on the shooting conditions.
... 287 197 512MB 586 402 (Units: Images) 1GB 2GB 1196 822 2454 1687 27 The values may vary depending on a recording medium formatted with this camera. The number of images that can be recorded on the shooting conditions.
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... can be recorded when using a Microdrive, the number of images recordable may be less than those indicated depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The number of shooting images does not change, regardless of image size. • The battery capacity decreases as... necessary. Recording medium No. The flash is low. - The camera has been turned on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method is set to [Continuous AF]. - The flash strobes ...
... can be recorded when using a Microdrive, the number of images recordable may be less than those indicated depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The number of shooting images does not change, regardless of image size. • The battery capacity decreases as... necessary. Recording medium No. The flash is low. - The camera has been turned on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method is set to [Continuous AF]. - The flash strobes ...
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..., bracket, white balance bracket) • Adjusting the exposure (page 65) • Locking the exposure (page 67) • Focusing manually (page 71) Shooting • Holding the camera (t step 5 in "Read This First", page 14) • Look into the viewfinder (t step 5 in "Read This First") • When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom...
..., bracket, white balance bracket) • Adjusting the exposure (page 65) • Locking the exposure (page 67) • Focusing manually (page 71) Shooting • Holding the camera (t step 5 in "Read This First", page 14) • Look into the viewfinder (t step 5 in "Read This First") • When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom...
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... after adjusting the shutter speed manually (page 36). S: Shutter speed priority mode Allows you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically, depending entirely on the camera.
... after adjusting the shutter speed manually (page 36). S: Shutter speed priority mode Allows you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically, depending entirely on the camera.
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... is more effective. • It is recommended that you push down the flash not to focus while the shutter button is dark. The camera continues to fire the flash. • The shutter speed becomes slower when the subject is pressed and held halfway down ). Sports action Shoots...you use with the following preset settings according to Continuous (page 61). Scene Selection P A SM You can shoot with the built-in flash. The camera shoots the image continuously while the shutter button is pressed. • Do not use a tripod. You can achieve clear and sharp focus. •...
... is more effective. • It is recommended that you push down the flash not to focus while the shutter button is dark. The camera continues to fire the flash. • The shutter speed becomes slower when the subject is pressed and held halfway down ). Sports action Shoots...you use with the following preset settings according to Continuous (page 61). Scene Selection P A SM You can shoot with the built-in flash. The camera shoots the image continuously while the shutter button is pressed. • Do not use a tripod. You can achieve clear and sharp focus. •...