Instruction Manual
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Additional information on a computer Printing images Printed in Japan Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Instruction Manual DSLR-A200 © 2008 Sony Corporation 3-277-950-11 (1) Preparing the camera Before your operation Shooting images Using the shooting function Using the viewing function Changing your setup Viewing images on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
Additional information on a computer Printing images Printed in Japan Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Instruction Manual DSLR-A200 © 2008 Sony Corporation 3-277-950-11 (1) Preparing the camera Before your operation Shooting images Using the shooting function Using the viewing function Changing your setup Viewing images on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
Instruction Manual
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DSLR-A200 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the U.S.A. Model No. Refer to the presence of electric shock to...
DSLR-A200 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the U.S.A. Model No. Refer to the presence of electric shock to...
Instruction Manual
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... of the type of electrical power supplied to the operating instructions. Do not defeat the safety purpose of any kind into the set . Never spill liquid of the polarized plug by forcing it . Do not use power-line operated sets near a swimming pool, etc. for cleaning the exterior of the set may cause hazards. Use a cloth lightly dampened with a cloth or other ). Never cover the...
... of the type of electrical power supplied to the operating instructions. Do not defeat the safety purpose of any kind into the set . Never spill liquid of the polarized plug by forcing it . Do not use power-line operated sets near a swimming pool, etc. for cleaning the exterior of the set may cause hazards. Use a cloth lightly dampened with a cloth or other ). Never cover the...
Instruction Manual
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... built-in performance - Replacement parts When replacement parts are specified in safe operating condition. 4 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as opening or removing covers may expose you to determine that have fallen into the set is provided. - Adjust only those controls that are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts...
... built-in performance - Replacement parts When replacement parts are specified in safe operating condition. 4 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as opening or removing covers may expose you to determine that have fallen into the set is provided. - Adjust only those controls that are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts...
Instruction Manual
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...balance shifted (WB bracket) ... 92 Using the viewing Playing back images 93 function Checking the information of recorded images 98 Protecting images (Protect 101 Deleting images (Delete 102 Viewing images on a TV screen 104 Changing your setup Setting image size and image quality 106 Setting the method for recording on a memory card ..... 108 Changing the noise reduction setting 110 Changing the conditions under which the shutter can close 111 Changing the functions of the button and dial 112 Changing other settings 113 Setting the LCD monitor 114 Resetting to the default...
...balance shifted (WB bracket) ... 92 Using the viewing Playing back images 93 function Checking the information of recorded images 98 Protecting images (Protect 101 Deleting images (Delete 102 Viewing images on a TV screen 104 Changing your setup Setting image size and image quality 106 Setting the method for recording on a memory card ..... 108 Changing the noise reduction setting 110 Changing the conditions under which the shutter can close 111 Changing the functions of the button and dial 112 Changing other settings 113 Setting the LCD monitor 114 Resetting to the default...
Instruction Manual
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Changing of picture brightness by the amount of exposure Amount of light the camera takes in), which the light passes) to some extent in order to shoot the image and the subject you like. 56 Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode) With a single lens reflex camera, you can adjust the shutter speed (how long the shutter is open the aperture (the hole through which is the most important factor...
Changing of picture brightness by the amount of exposure Amount of light the camera takes in), which the light passes) to some extent in order to shoot the image and the subject you like. 56 Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode) With a single lens reflex camera, you can adjust the shutter speed (how long the shutter is open the aperture (the hole through which is the most important factor...
Instruction Manual
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... shutter speed and aperture depending on the subject (Program shift). 1 Set the mode dial to P. 2 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings (pages 67 to z Use the automatic exposure, while keeping the custom settings for ISO sensitivity, Creative Style, D-Range optimizer, etc. Shooting images Shooting with program auto This mode is suitable to 92). The settings will be stored until you reset the settings. • To fire the flash, press the button. 3 Adjust the focus and shoot...
... shutter speed and aperture depending on the subject (Program shift). 1 Set the mode dial to P. 2 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings (pages 67 to z Use the automatic exposure, while keeping the custom settings for ISO sensitivity, Creative Style, D-Range optimizer, etc. Shooting images Shooting with program auto This mode is suitable to 92). The settings will be stored until you reset the settings. • To fire the flash, press the button. 3 Adjust the focus and shoot...
Instruction Manual
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... feel by slowing the shutter speed. Fires an external flash (not supplied) that is off the camera and away from it is dark or against light. Note • The red-eye reduction is available only when the built-in flash pops up . Selecting the flash mode Fn button t [Flash mode] t Select the desired setting (Flash Off) (Autoflash) (Fill-flash) (Slow sync.) (Rear sync.) (Wireless) Does not fire even if the built-in flash is used.
... feel by slowing the shutter speed. Fires an external flash (not supplied) that is off the camera and away from it is dark or against light. Note • The red-eye reduction is available only when the built-in flash pops up . Selecting the flash mode Fn button t [Flash mode] t Select the desired setting (Flash Off) (Autoflash) (Fill-flash) (Slow sync.) (Rear sync.) (Wireless) Does not fire even if the built-in flash is used.
Instruction Manual
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... set when the focus is bright enough and lock the exposure before shooting. The spot where you lock the exposure. 1 Fn button t [Metering mode] t (Spot) 2 Adjust the focus on the portion you want to shoot a brighter image of the entire image. This section describes how to lock the exposure. To reduce the brightness of the subject, point the camera forwards a spot that is darker than the subject and use the light meter...
... set when the focus is bright enough and lock the exposure before shooting. The spot where you lock the exposure. 1 Fn button t [Metering mode] t (Spot) 2 Adjust the focus on the portion you want to shoot a brighter image of the entire image. This section describes how to lock the exposure. To reduce the brightness of the subject, point the camera forwards a spot that is darker than the subject and use the light meter...
Instruction Manual
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...1 t [Date/Time setup] t Set up the date and time Selecting the language MENU button t 1 t [ Language] t Select the language 113 Changing your setup MENU button t 2 t [Audio signals] t Select the desired setting Setting the time to turn the camera to the power save mode You can set the time to turn the camera to the power saving mode (Power save mode after 30 minutes when the camera is locked, during self-timer countdown, etc. MENU button t 1 t [Power save] t Select the desired time Note • Regardless of the setting here, the camera turns to power save ). Pressing the shutter button...
...1 t [Date/Time setup] t Set up the date and time Selecting the language MENU button t 1 t [ Language] t Select the language 113 Changing your setup MENU button t 2 t [Audio signals] t Select the desired setting Setting the time to turn the camera to the power save mode You can set the time to turn the camera to the power saving mode (Power save mode after 30 minutes when the camera is locked, during self-timer countdown, etc. MENU button t 1 t [Power save] t Select the desired time Note • Regardless of the setting here, the camera turns to power save ). Pressing the shutter button...
Instruction Manual
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...; Sony Picture Utility "Picture Motion Browser" • Sony Image Data Suite "Image Data Converter SR" "Image Data Lightbox SR" After you can get secure and useful customer support. Once you register on the website, you install the software, a shortcut icon for installation. 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 [SIDS_INST.pkg] file in the [MAC] folder to the hard disk icon. 4 Double...
...; Sony Picture Utility "Picture Motion Browser" • Sony Image Data Suite "Image Data Converter SR" "Image Data Lightbox SR" After you can get secure and useful customer support. Once you register on the website, you install the software, a shortcut icon for installation. 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 [SIDS_INST.pkg] file in the [MAC] folder to the hard disk icon. 4 Double...
Instruction Manual
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... pixels Image format 23.6×15.8 mm (APS-C format) Interlace scan Primary Color ISO sensitivity (Recommended exposure index) AUTO, 100 to 3200 [Super SteadyShot] System Image sensor-Shift mechanism Super SteadyShot Compensation capability Approximately 2.5 to 3.5 EV decrease in shutter speed (varies according to shooting conditions and lens used) [Anti-Dust] System Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and image sensor-Shift mechanism [Viewfinder] Type Fixed eye-level system with pentamirror Focusing Screen...
... pixels Image format 23.6×15.8 mm (APS-C format) Interlace scan Primary Color ISO sensitivity (Recommended exposure index) AUTO, 100 to 3200 [Super SteadyShot] System Image sensor-Shift mechanism Super SteadyShot Compensation capability Approximately 2.5 to 3.5 EV decrease in shutter speed (varies according to shooting conditions and lens used) [Anti-Dust] System Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and image sensor-Shift mechanism [Viewfinder] Type Fixed eye-level system with pentamirror Focusing Screen...
Instruction Manual
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... blurred. • The picture was taken under a strong light source, and excessive light has entered the lens. Viewing images Your camera cannot play back images. • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (page 125). • When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using the flash (page 73). The image is in this situation (page 46). The...
... blurred. • The picture was taken under a strong light source, and excessive light has entered the lens. Viewing images Your camera cannot play back images. • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (page 125). • When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using the flash (page 73). The image is in this situation (page 46). The...
Instruction Manual
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... of time that the shutter was formatted on a computer and the file format was modified, or the memory card was open. Set date and time? • Set the date and time. Card error • An incompatible memory card is not attached. Processing... • When Long exposure noise reduction will be displayed. Unable to display. • Images recorded with other cameras or images modified with a computer may take a some time to use card. Warning messages If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. For "InfoLITHIUM" battery only...
... of time that the shutter was formatted on a computer and the file format was modified, or the memory card was open. Set date and time? • Set the date and time. Card error • An incompatible memory card is not attached. Processing... • When Long exposure noise reduction will be displayed. Unable to display. • Images recorded with other cameras or images modified with a computer may take a some time to use card. Warning messages If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. For "InfoLITHIUM" battery only...
Lenses and Accessories Selection Guide
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... a focus hold button and a focus ring that occur at two levels of spatial frequency (10 or 30 line pairs/mm) for handheld shooting. The resulting difference in quality is ideal for two types of targets (radial R, tangential T). Its aspherical lens elements improve lens performance; Achieves high resolution and high contrast from the center of the image. Sony® Lenses The large-aperture G Lens series...
... a focus hold button and a focus ring that occur at two levels of spatial frequency (10 or 30 line pairs/mm) for handheld shooting. The resulting difference in quality is ideal for two types of targets (radial R, tangential T). Its aspherical lens elements improve lens performance; Achieves high resolution and high contrast from the center of the image. Sony® Lenses The large-aperture G Lens series...
Lenses and Accessories Selection Guide
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..., auto-zoom, high-speed sync (HSS), power level switching, wireless flash, bounce flash, modelling flash, multi-burst functions Guide number (at ISO 100 in meters) High-speed sync (HSS) Focal length of lighting. Manual selection possible with direct through-the-lens (TTL) flash Type metering; Automatic electronic flash (clip-on type) with 24 / 28 / 35 / 50 / 85 mm. based on Sony std.) Automatically switched between 24 mm and 85 mm. Its wideangle adapter expands flash coverage to all shutter speeds when used...
..., auto-zoom, high-speed sync (HSS), power level switching, wireless flash, bounce flash, modelling flash, multi-burst functions Guide number (at ISO 100 in meters) High-speed sync (HSS) Focal length of lighting. Manual selection possible with direct through-the-lens (TTL) flash Type metering; Automatic electronic flash (clip-on type) with 24 / 28 / 35 / 50 / 85 mm. based on Sony std.) Automatically switched between 24 mm and 85 mm. Its wideangle adapter expands flash coverage to all shutter speeds when used...
Lenses and Accessories Selection Guide
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... carrying camera, lens, flash units, and various other accessories Black (B) Cinnabar (D) LCS-AMA Soft carrying case • Fits 100 camera body with direct through -the-lens (TTL) flash metering, pre-flash control, manual flash control selectable Auto-power-off : OFF, 4 min., 15 min., 1 hour Selection of macro or telephoto images • Built-in diopter adjustment (-9 to +3 diopters) * Camera's Eye-Start AF function must be OFF to use this item. AC-VQ900AM AC adapter/charger...
... carrying camera, lens, flash units, and various other accessories Black (B) Cinnabar (D) LCS-AMA Soft carrying case • Fits 100 camera body with direct through -the-lens (TTL) flash metering, pre-flash control, manual flash control selectable Auto-power-off : OFF, 4 min., 15 min., 1 hour Selection of macro or telephoto images • Built-in diopter adjustment (-9 to +3 diopters) * Camera's Eye-Start AF function must be OFF to use this item. AC-VQ900AM AC adapter/charger...
Quick Start Quide (DSLR-A200)
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... available memory cards, refer to shoot. Do not leave the camera and lens without the caps. Shooting 1 Set the mode dial to the shooting mode: To delete the image Press . Quick Start Guide Preparation The battery pack 1 Charge the battery pack until it activates the autofocus. 4 Press the shutter button fully down and holding it clicks. The lens 1 Remove the caps. The memory card Date/time setup 1 Turn the camera on the controller. Support the lens from dust. 2 Attach the lens. Align the marks. camera. To...
... available memory cards, refer to shoot. Do not leave the camera and lens without the caps. Shooting 1 Set the mode dial to the shooting mode: To delete the image Press . Quick Start Guide Preparation The battery pack 1 Charge the battery pack until it activates the autofocus. 4 Press the shutter button fully down and holding it clicks. The lens 1 Remove the caps. The memory card Date/time setup 1 Turn the camera on the controller. Support the lens from dust. 2 Attach the lens. Align the marks. camera. To...
Marketing Specifications (DSLR-A200)
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... also have 6 preset White Balance control settings and RGB Histogram display to check color balance. DSLR-A200 LCD can also respond faster. Expanded ISO Sensitivity Broad sensitivity range from the start focusing until the shutter button is the advanced Sony BIONZ™ Image Processor, using standard gamma curves for better pictures, the α (alpha) DSLR-A200 utilizes both static-free anti-dust coating on the Exposure Mode dial. SteadyShot INSIDE™ -camera Image Stabilization A high-performance sensor detects vibrations and the...
... also have 6 preset White Balance control settings and RGB Histogram display to check color balance. DSLR-A200 LCD can also respond faster. Expanded ISO Sensitivity Broad sensitivity range from the start focusing until the shutter button is the advanced Sony BIONZ™ Image Processor, using standard gamma curves for better pictures, the α (alpha) DSLR-A200 utilizes both static-free anti-dust coating on the Exposure Mode dial. SteadyShot INSIDE™ -camera Image Stabilization A high-performance sensor detects vibrations and the...
Marketing Specifications (DSLR-A200)
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... 15.8 mm; RGB primary color filter Convenience White Balance: Auto plus 8 Modes (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Tempature/Color filter, Custom), each with Flash HVL-F56AM, F36AM) Exposure: Program Shift: Yes, Command Dial Lens Type: Interchangeable A-mount Power Battery Type: NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable battery Battery Capacity: 7.2V, 1600 mAh; Self Timer: Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off) Red-Eye Reduction: On/Off (all Windows & Macintosh), Picture Motion Browser Ver.2.1.02 (Windows only) Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft® Windows® 2000...
... 15.8 mm; RGB primary color filter Convenience White Balance: Auto plus 8 Modes (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Tempature/Color filter, Custom), each with Flash HVL-F56AM, F36AM) Exposure: Program Shift: Yes, Command Dial Lens Type: Interchangeable A-mount Power Battery Type: NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable battery Battery Capacity: 7.2V, 1600 mAh; Self Timer: Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off) Red-Eye Reduction: On/Off (all Windows & Macintosh), Picture Motion Browser Ver.2.1.02 (Windows only) Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft® Windows® 2000...
