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... slots and openings with water for necessary ventilation. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered. - Accessories Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. If the plug should be operated only from the wall outlet...
... slots and openings with water for necessary ventilation. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered. - Accessories Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. If the plug should be operated only from the wall outlet...
User Guide
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... details on the battery pack, see page 139. This is to the flash surface, resulting in insufficient light emission. • Keep the camera, supplied accessories, etc., out of the reach of children. This may cause malfunctions. • If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before using the...repairable. • Do not look at the sun or a strong light through a removed lens or the viewfinder. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record or play back properly. • Using the camera in "Read This First") • The battery pack can be used (not supplied) There...
... details on the battery pack, see page 139. This is to the flash surface, resulting in insufficient light emission. • Keep the camera, supplied accessories, etc., out of the reach of children. This may cause malfunctions. • If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before using the...repairable. • Do not look at the sun or a strong light through a removed lens or the viewfinder. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record or play back properly. • Using the camera in "Read This First") • The battery pack can be used (not supplied) There...
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Printing images How to print images 122 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 123 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 127 Warning messages 137 Others On the "Memory Stick 139 On the CF card/Microdrive 141 On the battery pack 142 On the battery charger 143 Optional accessories 144 Precautions 147 Specifications 149 Reset default 151 Index 155 12
Printing images How to print images 122 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 123 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 127 Warning messages 137 Others On the "Memory Stick 139 On the CF card/Microdrive 141 On the battery pack 142 On the battery charger 143 Optional accessories 144 Precautions 147 Specifications 149 Reset default 151 Index 155 12
User Guide
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... B (Drive) button (60) C Shutter button (t step 5 in "Read This First") D Control dial (33, 94) E Self-timer lamp (62) F Lens contacts* G Mirror* H Lens mount I Depth-of-field preview button (70) J Built-in flash* (t step 5 in "Read This First") K Fn (Function) button (43) L Function dial...Rotate) button (76) J Center button (t step 3 in "Read This First")/Spot-AF button (51) K REMOTE (Remote-control) jack (144) L Accessory shoe (145) M Diopter-adjustment dial (t step 5 in parentheses for details of operation. See the pages in "Read This First") 19 Before your operation ...
... B (Drive) button (60) C Shutter button (t step 5 in "Read This First") D Control dial (33, 94) E Self-timer lamp (62) F Lens contacts* G Mirror* H Lens mount I Depth-of-field preview button (70) J Built-in flash* (t step 5 in "Read This First") K Fn (Function) button (43) L Function dial...Rotate) button (76) J Center button (t step 3 in "Read This First")/Spot-AF button (51) K REMOTE (Remote-control) jack (144) L Accessory shoe (145) M Diopter-adjustment dial (t step 5 in parentheses for details of operation. See the pages in "Read This First") 19 Before your operation ...
User Guide
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... other than the AC-VQ900AM. For details, refer to release the shutter without touching the camera. In addition, you to the operating instructions of each of battery. Optional accessories This section introduces how to replace the cover. 144 AC-VQ900AM AC Adaptor/charger When ...Adaptor/charger eliminates the possibility of running out of the accessories. This keeps the camera from the camera, turn the power off beforehand. • You cannot use , turn it clockwise to connect and operate popular accessories for this camera. To attach the Remote Commander, flip open the ...
... other than the AC-VQ900AM. For details, refer to release the shutter without touching the camera. In addition, you to the operating instructions of each of battery. Optional accessories This section introduces how to replace the cover. 144 AC-VQ900AM AC Adaptor/charger When ...Adaptor/charger eliminates the possibility of running out of the accessories. This keeps the camera from the camera, turn the power off beforehand. • You cannot use , turn it clockwise to connect and operate popular accessories for this camera. To attach the Remote Commander, flip open the ...
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HVL-F56AM/HVL-F36AM Flash A powerful flash can cover a longer distance than the built-in normal flash shooting. Accessory shoe cap Flash HVL-F56AM Others High Speed Sync (HSS) Shooting You can catch the cord to secure it. Even with the flash, you ...strap, you can attain a proper exposure using the high speed flash even on a scene with a very bright background, which would normally cause overexposure. * This camera's flash sync speed is shorter than in flash can, enabling flash shooting that produces beautiful images. In addition, when using the flash (not supplied), remove...
HVL-F56AM/HVL-F36AM Flash A powerful flash can cover a longer distance than the built-in normal flash shooting. Accessory shoe cap Flash HVL-F56AM Others High Speed Sync (HSS) Shooting You can catch the cord to secure it. Even with the flash, you ...strap, you can attain a proper exposure using the high speed flash even on a scene with a very bright background, which would normally cause overexposure. * This camera's flash sync speed is shorter than in flash can, enabling flash shooting that produces beautiful images. In addition, when using the flash (not supplied), remove...
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Specifications Camera [System] Camera Type Lens [CCD] Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera with built-in flash and interchangeable lenses All of Sony Lens Total pixel number of camera Approx. 10 800 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 10 200 000 pixels Image sensor 23...(W/H/D, excluding protrusions) Approx.545 g (1 lb 3.2 oz) (without batteries, recording medium and body accessories) Others 149 GN 12 (in shutter speed (varies according to shooting conditions and lens used) [Anti-Dust] System [Viewfinder] Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and CCD-Shift mechanism...
Specifications Camera [System] Camera Type Lens [CCD] Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera with built-in flash and interchangeable lenses All of Sony Lens Total pixel number of camera Approx. 10 800 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 10 200 000 pixels Image sensor 23...(W/H/D, excluding protrusions) Approx.545 g (1 lb 3.2 oz) (without batteries, recording medium and body accessories) Others 149 GN 12 (in shutter speed (varies according to shooting conditions and lens used) [Anti-Dust] System [Viewfinder] Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and CCD-Shift mechanism...
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... A AC Adaptor/charger............144 Access lamp t step 4 in "Read This First" Accessory shoe cap 145 ADI flash 86 Adjusting exposure 65 Adjusting the diopter t step 5 ... step 5 in "Read This First" AF mode 53 Ambient bracket 63 Aperture 16 Aperture priority 34 Attaching a lens t step 2 in "Read This First" Audio signals 99 Auto adjustment mode t step 5 in "Read This... environment ........ 106, 120 Software 114, 115 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera 113 Windows 105 Connecting Computer 108 Printer 124 TV 78 Continuous AF 54 Continuous bracket 62 Continuous ...
... A AC Adaptor/charger............144 Access lamp t step 4 in "Read This First" Accessory shoe cap 145 ADI flash 86 Adjusting exposure 65 Adjusting the diopter t step 5 ... step 5 in "Read This First" AF mode 53 Ambient bracket 63 Aperture 16 Aperture priority 34 Attaching a lens t step 2 in "Read This First" Audio signals 99 Auto adjustment mode t step 5 in "Read This... environment ........ 106, 120 Software 114, 115 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera 113 Windows 105 Connecting Computer 108 Printer 124 TV 78 Continuous AF 54 Continuous bracket 62 Continuous ...
Read This First
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Note that the NP-FM50 and NP-FM30 cannot be used. 2 Checking the accessories supplied The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. • BC-VM10 Battery charger (1) • Video cable (1) • Power cord (mains ...Commander clip (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM55H (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) • Memory Stick Duo Adaptor for CompactFlash slot AD-MSCF1 (1) • USB cable (1) • Accessory shoe cap (1) (Attached on the camera) • CD-ROM (α100 Application Software) (1) • Operating instructions: "Read This First"...
Note that the NP-FM50 and NP-FM30 cannot be used. 2 Checking the accessories supplied The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. • BC-VM10 Battery charger (1) • Video cable (1) • Power cord (mains ...Commander clip (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM55H (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) • Memory Stick Duo Adaptor for CompactFlash slot AD-MSCF1 (1) • USB cable (1) • Accessory shoe cap (1) (Attached on the camera) • CD-ROM (α100 Application Software) (1) • Operating instructions: "Read This First"...
Read This First
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Checking the accessories supplied 2 1 Prepare the battery pack 4 2 Attaching a lens ...6 3 Turn the camera on/set -up and basic operations for shooting/playback with your favorite settings t Using the viewing functions Connect your camera to a PC or a printer • Enjoy various shooting/playback functions using the menu ... (not supplied 10 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode 12 The Number of images that can be recorded 13 Holding the camera 13 Super SteadyShot function 14 Focus...15 Using the flash 16 Adjusting the diopter 17 6 View/delete images 18 "User's Guide/...
Checking the accessories supplied 2 1 Prepare the battery pack 4 2 Attaching a lens ...6 3 Turn the camera on/set -up and basic operations for shooting/playback with your favorite settings t Using the viewing functions Connect your camera to a PC or a printer • Enjoy various shooting/playback functions using the menu ... (not supplied 10 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode 12 The Number of images that can be recorded 13 Holding the camera 13 Super SteadyShot function 14 Focus...15 Using the flash 16 Adjusting the diopter 17 6 View/delete images 18 "User's Guide/...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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...using a progressively smaller portion of the CCD to use both methods is a big advantage in anti-blur technology. But selected Sony cameras aren't afraid of trying to suppress noise after de-mosaicing has spread noise into the CCD image without the softness of ...increased brightness. Digital zoom takes over where optical zoom leaves off your camera on a digital camera (as of June 15, 2007): the 3.5-inch 921K pixel screen of moving a lens element to calculate intermediate values "between" pixels. Smart Zoom modes crop into adjacent pixels. Optional accessory tripods The...
...using a progressively smaller portion of the CCD to use both methods is a big advantage in anti-blur technology. But selected Sony cameras aren't afraid of trying to suppress noise after de-mosaicing has spread noise into the CCD image without the softness of ...increased brightness. Digital zoom takes over where optical zoom leaves off your camera on a digital camera (as of June 15, 2007): the 3.5-inch 921K pixel screen of moving a lens element to calculate intermediate values "between" pixels. Smart Zoom modes crop into adjacent pixels. Optional accessory tripods The...
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...and audio players, which features Lithium Ion technology for long life. The AccuPower meter at a time. The a100 Digital SLR offers a single CompactFlash slot and accepts Memory Stick media via the supplied adaptor. (CompactFlash storage performance is FAT 16/32 compatible.) The a100... work with millions of devices, for easy transfer of your pictures to a huge population of Lithium Ion chemistry with Sony accessory batteries and chargers. Shooting the digital way CAMERA SYSTEMS The Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media family now offers capacity for literally thousands of some other...
...and audio players, which features Lithium Ion technology for long life. The AccuPower meter at a time. The a100 Digital SLR offers a single CompactFlash slot and accepts Memory Stick media via the supplied adaptor. (CompactFlash storage performance is FAT 16/32 compatible.) The a100... work with millions of devices, for easy transfer of your pictures to a huge population of Lithium Ion chemistry with Sony accessory batteries and chargers. Shooting the digital way CAMERA SYSTEMS The Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media family now offers capacity for literally thousands of some other...
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...lens to full white (at , over your exposure. That's why Sony cameras have the correct exposure when the histogram indicates pixels across the frame in highlight and shadow areas. This graph shows that a white piece of shots, great for once-in focus (left ) to telephoto. Selecting your subject and the background (such as a Sony accessory... level. The a100 Digital SLR offers two distinct modes of Sony cameras offers Manual Exposure. Burst mode Catch a rapid sequence of paper is also exaggerated when you can creatively trade off by a single bright highlight or deep...
...lens to full white (at , over your exposure. That's why Sony cameras have the correct exposure when the histogram indicates pixels across the frame in highlight and shadow areas. This graph shows that a white piece of shots, great for once-in focus (left ) to telephoto. Selecting your subject and the background (such as a Sony accessory... level. The a100 Digital SLR offers two distinct modes of Sony cameras offers Manual Exposure. Burst mode Catch a rapid sequence of paper is also exaggerated when you can creatively trade off by a single bright highlight or deep...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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... makes framing and reviewing pictures easy. • Full HD 1080 output using optional accessory adaptor cable. • Face Detection identifies your subjects for precise focus, exposure, white...DIGITAL CAMERAS • 7.2 megapixels • 3x optical zoom • Alkaline/NiMH batteries • 7.2 Megapixel Super HAD™ CCD with exclusive Sony technology for superb resolution, sensitivity and clarity. • Extra-large, 2" (DSC-S650) or 2.4" (DSC-S700) LCD monitor (viewable area measured diagonally) makes framing and sharing pictures easy. • Sony® 3x optical zoom lens...
... makes framing and reviewing pictures easy. • Full HD 1080 output using optional accessory adaptor cable. • Face Detection identifies your subjects for precise focus, exposure, white...DIGITAL CAMERAS • 7.2 megapixels • 3x optical zoom • Alkaline/NiMH batteries • 7.2 Megapixel Super HAD™ CCD with exclusive Sony technology for superb resolution, sensitivity and clarity. • Extra-large, 2" (DSC-S650) or 2.4" (DSC-S700) LCD monitor (viewable area measured diagonally) makes framing and sharing pictures easy. • Sony® 3x optical zoom lens...
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...optional accessory adaptor cable. • High sensitivity (ISO 3200) and Clear RAW™ noise reduction; DPP-FP70 & DPP-FP90 PICTURE STATION™ DIGITAL PHOTO...digital camera monitor (as of a button. • Sony BIONZ™ processor analyzes, detects and corrects image faults. • Print optimization with Sony Cyber-shot® cameras and DSLR-A100 camera. • TruFast™ printing creates a 4" x 6" image in about 45 seconds from a Sony camera... factor with Auto Image Management; DSLR-A100K standard kit includes SAL-1870 18-70mm f3.5 zoom lens (27-105mm, 35mm equivalent). ...
...optional accessory adaptor cable. • High sensitivity (ISO 3200) and Clear RAW™ noise reduction; DPP-FP70 & DPP-FP90 PICTURE STATION™ DIGITAL PHOTO...digital camera monitor (as of a button. • Sony BIONZ™ processor analyzes, detects and corrects image faults. • Print optimization with Sony Cyber-shot® cameras and DSLR-A100 camera. • TruFast™ printing creates a 4" x 6" image in about 45 seconds from a Sony camera... factor with Auto Image Management; DSLR-A100K standard kit includes SAL-1870 18-70mm f3.5 zoom lens (27-105mm, 35mm equivalent). ...
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...DSC-T20 Lens & Imager Sony Image Sensor Megapixel Lens / Optical Zoom Aperture Focal Length 35mm Equivalency Smart Zoom® Function Precision Digital Zoom Multi-Point AF AF Illuminator Light NightShot® System Manual Focus Camera White Balance... Lithium Ion NP-FM55H Yes N/A / N/A 5-1/4 x 3-3/4 x 2-7/8" (133 x 95 x 71 mm) 1 lb, 3 oz (545 g) * Viewable area measured diagonally. ** Requires optional accessories, compatible HDTV. *** Not all products with USB connectors may communicate with each other due to chipset variations. **** Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate and...
...DSC-T20 Lens & Imager Sony Image Sensor Megapixel Lens / Optical Zoom Aperture Focal Length 35mm Equivalency Smart Zoom® Function Precision Digital Zoom Multi-Point AF AF Illuminator Light NightShot® System Manual Focus Camera White Balance... Lithium Ion NP-FM55H Yes N/A / N/A 5-1/4 x 3-3/4 x 2-7/8" (133 x 95 x 71 mm) 1 lb, 3 oz (545 g) * Viewable area measured diagonally. ** Requires optional accessories, compatible HDTV. *** Not all products with USB connectors may communicate with each other due to chipset variations. **** Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate and...
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...DSLR 3, 18, 23, 24, 26, 28, 31, 32, 36, 41, 43, 46, 48, 53 AccuPower® meter 33 Advanced Sports Shooting Mode 11, 35 AE Lock 40 AF Illuminator 34 Album feature 45 Analog-to-digital...accessories 33 Battery and charger, included 33 BIONZ™ image processor 3, 7, 12, 13, 15, 26, 27, 34-35, 38, 41, 42, 43, 48 Blur, from camera shake 8-9, 25-26, 27, 28, 29 Burst mode 26, 41 Carl Zeiss lens... 22, 23 Optical viewfinder 29, 30 Optical zoom 10-11, 16, 18-19 Optimized printing with Sony cameras 48 PC-free printing 47, 48 Photo album, electronic 44-45 PictBridge™ compatibility 44, 47 Picture...
...DSLR 3, 18, 23, 24, 26, 28, 31, 32, 36, 41, 43, 46, 48, 53 AccuPower® meter 33 Advanced Sports Shooting Mode 11, 35 AE Lock 40 AF Illuminator 34 Album feature 45 Analog-to-digital...accessories 33 Battery and charger, included 33 BIONZ™ image processor 3, 7, 12, 13, 15, 26, 27, 34-35, 38, 41, 42, 43, 48 Blur, from camera shake 8-9, 25-26, 27, 28, 29 Burst mode 26, 41 Carl Zeiss lens... 22, 23 Optical viewfinder 29, 30 Optical zoom 10-11, 16, 18-19 Optimized printing with Sony cameras 48 PC-free printing 47, 48 Photo album, electronic 44-45 PictBridge™ compatibility 44, 47 Picture...
Lenses and Accessories Selection Guide
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... to match your system to accommodate a variety of shooting styles and camera needs. 30-31 External Flash Units 32-33 Specialty Flashes & Accessories 33 Viewfinder Accessories 33 Carrying Cases & Straps 33 Remote Commanders 33 Batteries & Chargers 33 Lens Caps & Other Zoom Lenses 8 SAL1118 DT 11-18mm... F1.4 13 SAL50M28 50mm F2.8 Macro 13 SAL100M28 100mm F2.8 Macro 14 SAL135F28 135mm F2.8 [T4.5] STF 15 SAL500F80 500mm F8 Reflex G Lenses 17 SAL35F14G 35mm F1.4 G 18 SAL70200G 70-200mm F2.8G 19 SAL300F28G 300mm F2.8G Teleconverters 19 SAL14TC 1.4x Teleconverter ...
... to match your system to accommodate a variety of shooting styles and camera needs. 30-31 External Flash Units 32-33 Specialty Flashes & Accessories 33 Viewfinder Accessories 33 Carrying Cases & Straps 33 Remote Commanders 33 Batteries & Chargers 33 Lens Caps & Other Zoom Lenses 8 SAL1118 DT 11-18mm... F1.4 13 SAL50M28 50mm F2.8 Macro 13 SAL100M28 100mm F2.8 Macro 14 SAL135F28 135mm F2.8 [T4.5] STF 15 SAL500F80 500mm F8 Reflex G Lenses 17 SAL35F14G 35mm F1.4 G 18 SAL70200G 70-200mm F2.8G 19 SAL300F28G 300mm F2.8G Teleconverters 19 SAL14TC 1.4x Teleconverter ...
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... oz lens hood SH0013 49 round/built-in .) Weight* (approx.) Provided Accessories 12/15 9/11 13/15 11/12 10/13 8/11 (incl. 1x filter) 9/10 5/5 6/7 6/7 8/8 6/8 (incl. angle of view (when used with APS-C DSLR Angle of... of the camera. *5: Lens compatibility; Aperture (f) Max. operation in circular polarizing filter, (w/out tripod mount) lens strap, hard carrying case 3-1/4 x 2-7/8 1 lb 3-3/4 oz lens hood SH0002, case round/bayonet 3-1/2 x 4-5/8 2 lbs 5 oz lens hood SH0003, case petal/bayonet 2-7/8 x 3-3/8 15-1/2 oz lens hood SH0005, case *1: Digital SLR camera with APS...
... oz lens hood SH0013 49 round/built-in .) Weight* (approx.) Provided Accessories 12/15 9/11 13/15 11/12 10/13 8/11 (incl. 1x filter) 9/10 5/5 6/7 6/7 8/8 6/8 (incl. angle of view (when used with APS-C DSLR Angle of... of the camera. *5: Lens compatibility; Aperture (f) Max. operation in circular polarizing filter, (w/out tripod mount) lens strap, hard carrying case 3-1/4 x 2-7/8 1 lb 3-3/4 oz lens hood SH0002, case round/bayonet 3-1/2 x 4-5/8 2 lbs 5 oz lens hood SH0003, case petal/bayonet 2-7/8 x 3-3/8 15-1/2 oz lens hood SH0005, case *1: Digital SLR camera with APS...