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... to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. DSLR-A100 Serial No © 2006 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in Malaysia 2-681-187-11 (1) Before your operation Using the shooting functions Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting 100 DSLR-A100 Using the viewing functions Using the menu Using your computer Printing...
... to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. DSLR-A100 Serial No © 2006 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in Malaysia 2-681-187-11 (1) Before your operation Using the shooting functions Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting 100 DSLR-A100 Using the viewing functions Using the menu Using your computer Printing...
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..., tripod, bracket, or table. Use Power Sources This set . Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for cleaning the exterior of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your electrician to fit, contact your dealer or local power company. Never spill...
..., tripod, bracket, or table. Use Power Sources This set . Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for cleaning the exterior of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your electrician to fit, contact your dealer or local power company. Never spill...
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...-2230 This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the collection and recycling location nearest you may...For more of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual could void your used in a particular installation. For Customers in the U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC...been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to correct the ...
...-2230 This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the collection and recycling location nearest you may...For more of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual could void your used in a particular installation. For Customers in the U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC...been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to correct the ...
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...over 99.99% of the pixels are not actual images shot using a 50 mm lens, you must place the camera under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap. • Images may trail across on the camera in a cold location, the LCD monitor may be some tiny black points and/...edited with the same picture angle, by increasing the focal length of your lens by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Playback of this manual are reproduced images, and are operational for Camera File system) universal standard established by half. The monitor may be contrary...
...over 99.99% of the pixels are not actual images shot using a 50 mm lens, you must place the camera under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap. • Images may trail across on the camera in a cold location, the LCD monitor may be some tiny black points and/...edited with the same picture angle, by increasing the focal length of your lens by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Playback of this manual are reproduced images, and are operational for Camera File system) universal standard established by half. The monitor may be contrary...
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...Number of images 27 The number of contents Notes on a subject successfully 13 Exposure - On "image quality" and "image size 17 Before your camera 7 Basic techniques for better images 13 Focus - Exposure Bracket 62 White balance bracket shooting 64 9 On the effects of lighting 17 Quality - ...Scene Selection 32 Shooting with Program auto 33 Shooting with aperture priority mode 34 Shooting with shutter speed priority mode 36 Shooting with manual exposure mode 37 Using the function dial 42 How to use the function dial 43 Setting ISO/Zone Matching 44 Adjusting the ...
...Number of images 27 The number of contents Notes on a subject successfully 13 Exposure - On "image quality" and "image size 17 Before your camera 7 Basic techniques for better images 13 Focus - Exposure Bracket 62 White balance bracket shooting 64 9 On the effects of lighting 17 Quality - ...Scene Selection 32 Shooting with Program auto 33 Shooting with aperture priority mode 34 Shooting with shutter speed priority mode 36 Shooting with manual exposure mode 37 Using the function dial 42 How to use the function dial 43 Setting ISO/Zone Matching 44 Adjusting the ...
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Adjusting the exposure 65 Locking the exposure (AE lock 67 Slow Sync (Shooting the dark background with flash 69 Depth-of-field preview 70 Focusing manually 71 Using the viewing functions Switching the playback screen 72 Displaying the histogram 74 Rotating an image 76 Enlarging images 77 Viewing images on a TV ...
Adjusting the exposure 65 Locking the exposure (AE lock 67 Slow Sync (Shooting the dark background with flash 69 Depth-of-field preview 70 Focusing manually 71 Using the viewing functions Switching the playback screen 72 Displaying the histogram 74 Rotating an image 76 Enlarging images 77 Viewing images on a TV ...
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... in the focus frame. - A subject that is composed of repeating patterns, such as the facade of the camera that acts as the film. 15 If you keep the shutter button halfway down after shooting will lock the exposure... the z indicator does not light up in the viewfinder (the subject is in motion), you measure the exact distance between the camera and the subject, refer to the position of the horizontal line. * The CCD is the part of a building. - A...location of water. When you cannot use the focus lock shooting feature or manual focus (page 71). - In such cases, use the focus-
... in the focus frame. - A subject that is composed of repeating patterns, such as the facade of the camera that acts as the film. 15 If you keep the shutter button halfway down after shooting will lock the exposure... the z indicator does not light up in the viewfinder (the subject is in motion), you measure the exact distance between the camera and the subject, refer to the position of the horizontal line. * The CCD is the part of a building. - A...location of water. When you cannot use the focus lock shooting feature or manual focus (page 71). - In such cases, use the focus-
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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 ... 58 Exposure compensation: Allows you can create various images by the camera. However, you to adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually. t page 37 Metering Mode: Allows you to adjust the exposure that the camera will receive when you release the shutter. Manual exposure: Allows you to the proper value in the auto...
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 ... 58 Exposure compensation: Allows you can create various images by the camera. However, you to adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually. t page 37 Metering Mode: Allows you to adjust the exposure that the camera will receive when you release the shutter. Manual exposure: Allows you to the proper value in the auto...
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... dots called pixels. Although you can adjust color tones manually with the white balance mode (page 46). However, you cannot see the differences on a computer screen. Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is printed or displayed on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ...
... dots called pixels. Although you can adjust color tones manually with the white balance mode (page 46). However, you cannot see the differences on a computer screen. Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is printed or displayed on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ...
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...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 ... A S M Mode dial (31) 125 F5.6 B Display ISO AUTO ZONE Shutter speed (36) Aperture (34) Indication Flash mode (54) Exposure-compensation (65)/Metered Manual (38) Flash-compensation (57) Ev scale (38, 63, 68) ISO sensitivity (44)/Zone Matching (45) Indicators on the monitor See the pages in the horizontal...
...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 ... A S M Mode dial (31) 125 F5.6 B Display ISO AUTO ZONE Shutter speed (36) Aperture (34) Indication Flash mode (54) Exposure-compensation (65)/Metered Manual (38) Flash-compensation (57) Ev scale (38, 63, 68) ISO sensitivity (44)/Zone Matching (45) Indicators on the monitor See the pages in the horizontal...
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...Using the (Drive) button (page 60) (Single frame advance, continuous advance, self-timer, 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",..., shooting, and playback. Perform the following operations - Preparation • Prepare the battery pack (t step 1 in "Read This First") • Attaching a lens (t step 2 in "Read This First") • Set the clock (t step 3 in "Read This First", page 99) • Insert a recording ...
...Using the (Drive) button (page 60) (Single frame advance, continuous advance, self-timer, 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",..., shooting, and playback. Perform the following operations - Preparation • Prepare the battery pack (t step 1 in "Read This First") • Attaching a lens (t step 2 in "Read This First") • Set the clock (t step 3 in "Read This First", page 99) • Insert a recording ...
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...adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with preset settings according to the scene (page 32). M: Manual exposure mode Allows you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically, depending entirely on the camera. In this Operating Instructions, the available mode dial setting is shown as follows. t... step 5 in "Read This First" : Scene Selection mode Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter speed and the...
...adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with preset settings according to the scene (page 32). M: Manual exposure mode Allows you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically, depending entirely on the camera. In this Operating Instructions, the available mode dial setting is shown as follows. t... step 5 in "Read This First" : Scene Selection mode Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter speed and the...
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... the flash. • The shutter speed is adjusted in 1/3 Ev increments. • If the proper exposure is not obtained after shooting (page 85). • The (Camera-shake warning) indicator does not appear in the viewfinder flashes when the shutter button is pulled up, the flash fires regardless of the amount of... shutter speed is automatically adjusted to attain correct exposure according to S. 2 Select a shutter speed using the control dial. • You can adjust the shutter speed manually. You can shoot at a higher shutter speed, it flowing.
... the flash. • The shutter speed is adjusted in 1/3 Ev increments. • If the proper exposure is not obtained after shooting (page 85). • The (Camera-shake warning) indicator does not appear in the viewfinder flashes when the shutter button is pulled up, the flash fires regardless of the amount of... shutter speed is automatically adjusted to attain correct exposure according to S. 2 Select a shutter speed using the control dial. • You can adjust the shutter speed manually. You can shoot at a higher shutter speed, it flowing.
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... and turn the control dial to select the aperture. 37 Mode dial Control dial +/- (Exposure) button 1 Set the mode dial to prevent camera shake. Shooting with manual exposure mode P A SM Manual exposure You can create an image that is recommended to M. 2 Select a shutter speed using the high shutter speed, you can see. In... when you maintain the setting of the shutter speed and the aperture value or when you use of a river at a slower shutter speed, you can manually adjust the shutter speed and aperture values.
... and turn the control dial to select the aperture. 37 Mode dial Control dial +/- (Exposure) button 1 Set the mode dial to prevent camera shake. Shooting with manual exposure mode P A SM Manual exposure You can create an image that is recommended to M. 2 Select a shutter speed using the high shutter speed, you can see. In... when you maintain the setting of the shutter speed and the aperture value or when you use of a river at a slower shutter speed, you can manually adjust the shutter speed and aperture values.
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... the control dial with [Ctrl dial set exposure specified by the photographer is the same as the exposure determined by the meter. : stands for Metered Manual. The b B arrow appears at the end of the scale if the set exposure is over exposure The set ] in the Custom menu (page ...94). • The (Camera-shake warning) indicator does not appear in the viewfinder indicates the difference between the standard exposure (0.0Ev) determined by the camera meter and the set exposure specified by the photographer is 1.0Ev more (+) or less (-) ...
... the control dial with [Ctrl dial set exposure specified by the photographer is the same as the exposure determined by the meter. : stands for Metered Manual. The b B arrow appears at the end of the scale if the set exposure is over exposure The set ] in the Custom menu (page ...94). • The (Camera-shake warning) indicator does not appear in the viewfinder indicates the difference between the standard exposure (0.0Ev) determined by the camera meter and the set exposure specified by the photographer is 1.0Ev more (+) or less (-) ...
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... exposure specified by the meter is locked as the standard exposure (0.0Ev). Using the shooting functions z How to use the AEL button in manual mode While you press and hold the AEL (AE lock) button and turn the control dial to match the movements and the display indicates the... the viewfinder, the exposure within the spot metering circle to continually shift to select the desired shutter speed and aperture value combination. 39 Manual shift You can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination without changing the exposure in the viewfinder while holding the AEL button causes ...
... exposure specified by the meter is locked as the standard exposure (0.0Ev). Using the shooting functions z How to use the AEL button in manual mode While you press and hold the AEL (AE lock) button and turn the control dial to match the movements and the display indicates the... the viewfinder, the exposure within the spot metering circle to continually shift to select the desired shutter speed and aperture value combination. 39 Manual shift You can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination without changing the exposure in the viewfinder while holding the AEL button causes ...
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...press any direction key of the controller you press does not affect the frame used when an unwanted subject comes into focus in motion, the camera continues to focus. AF mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. 1 Display the focus mode screen with the function dial and the Fn...AF and continuous AF, depending on the controller, then press the center of the controller. ( : The default setting) (Single-shot AF) In this AF mode, you can manually fine-tune the focus after using the autofocus function. If you press the shutter button halfway down after shooting, you can ...
...press any direction key of the controller you press does not affect the frame used when an unwanted subject comes into focus in motion, the camera continues to focus. AF mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. 1 Display the focus mode screen with the function dial and the Fn...AF and continuous AF, depending on the controller, then press the center of the controller. ( : The default setting) (Single-shot AF) In this AF mode, you can manually fine-tune the focus after using the autofocus function. If you press the shutter button halfway down after shooting, you can ...
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... when the subject is pulled up the flash mode and the flash compensation. The frame in focus. To make a fine adjustment in (Direct Manual Focus) 1 Select (Direct Manual Focus) in motion. • If the wide AF area is pressed and held halfway down. This mode is used when the subject is...halfway down to lock the focus. 3 Turn the focusing ring to match the position of the controller. 54 (Continuous AF) In this AF mode, the camera continues to focus while the shutter button is selected, the focus frame switches to fine-tune the focus while pressing the shutter button halfway down.
... when the subject is pulled up the flash mode and the flash compensation. The frame in focus. To make a fine adjustment in (Direct Manual Focus) 1 Select (Direct Manual Focus) in motion. • If the wide AF area is pressed and held halfway down. This mode is used when the subject is...halfway down to lock the focus. 3 Turn the focusing ring to match the position of the controller. 54 (Continuous AF) In this AF mode, the camera continues to focus while the shutter button is selected, the focus frame switches to fine-tune the focus while pressing the shutter button halfway down.
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... • The image is used. • Normally, the focal point changes in manual mode. You can be changed in [Bracket order] in the Recording menu (page 87). • The base exposure is set to [Single-shot AF] or [Automatic AF] with an still subject. • When the ... shooting. • When the bracket shooting starts, the indexes that shines on the operation 1 page 60 Using the shooting functions Single bracket (Bracket:0.3Ev single) (Bracket:0.7Ev single) ( : The default setting) Shoots images frame by frame with the exposure value shifted by one. 63 Press the shutter button...
... • The image is used. • Normally, the focal point changes in manual mode. You can be changed in [Bracket order] in the Recording menu (page 87). • The base exposure is set to [Single-shot AF] or [Automatic AF] with an still subject. • When the ... shooting. • When the bracket shooting starts, the indexes that shines on the operation 1 page 60 Using the shooting functions Single bracket (Bracket:0.3Ev single) (Bracket:0.7Ev single) ( : The default setting) Shoots images frame by frame with the exposure value shifted by one. 63 Press the shutter button...
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.... • For details on the exposure t page 16 • The exposure is determined automatically by the camera. Toward +: Brightens an image. 0:The exposure is compensated by the camera. Using the shooting functions Adjusting the exposure You can manually shift the exposure value determined by 1/3 of a step between ±2.0EV. • You can check...
.... • For details on the exposure t page 16 • The exposure is determined automatically by the camera. Toward +: Brightens an image. 0:The exposure is compensated by the camera. Using the shooting functions Adjusting the exposure You can manually shift the exposure value determined by 1/3 of a step between ±2.0EV. • You can check...