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Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. 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 a computer Printing images
Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. 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 a computer Printing images
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... recording of such materials may trail across on the LCD monitor. If sunlight is not a malfunction. When you must place the camera under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap. • Images may be copyrighted. Back up recommendation To avoid the potential risk of pictures in this manual are reproduced ...over 99.99% of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the images in this camera. When turning on the LCD monitor and lens • The LCD monitor is manufactured using this manual The photographs used as examples of data loss, always copy ...
... recording of such materials may trail across on the LCD monitor. If sunlight is not a malfunction. When you must place the camera under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap. • Images may be copyrighted. Back up recommendation To avoid the potential risk of pictures in this manual are reproduced ...over 99.99% of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the images in this camera. When turning on the LCD monitor and lens • The LCD monitor is manufactured using this manual The photographs used as examples of data loss, always copy ...
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...Shooting images IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 3 Read this first 5 Notes on using your camera 8 Checking the accessories supplied 13 Preparing the battery pack 14 Attaching a lens 19 Inserting a memory card 21 Preparing the camera 25 Using the accessories supplied 27 Checking the number of recordable images ... button ... 43 The functions selected by the (Drive) button 43 Functions selected by the MENU button 43 Shooting an image without camera shake 45 Correct posture 45 Using the Super SteadyShot function 46 Using a tripod 47 / Shooting with the automatic setting 48 Shooting with...
...Shooting images IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 3 Read this first 5 Notes on using your camera 8 Checking the accessories supplied 13 Preparing the battery pack 14 Attaching a lens 19 Inserting a memory card 21 Preparing the camera 25 Using the accessories supplied 27 Checking the number of recordable images ... button ... 43 The functions selected by the (Drive) button 43 Functions selected by the MENU button 43 Shooting an image without camera shake 45 Correct posture 45 Using the Super SteadyShot function 46 Using a tripod 47 / Shooting with the automatic setting 48 Shooting with...
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... processing 87 Correcting the brightness of the image (D-Range Optimizer 87 Selecting your desired image processing (Creative Style) 87 Selecting the drive mode 89 Shooting single shot 89 Shooting continuously 89 Using the self-timer 90 Shooting images with the exposure shifted (Exposure bracket 90 Shooting with white balance shifted (WB... your computer 119 on a computer Viewing images on your computer 123 Using the software 127 Printing images Specifying DPOF 133 Printing images by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer 135 11
... processing 87 Correcting the brightness of the image (D-Range Optimizer 87 Selecting your desired image processing (Creative Style) 87 Selecting the drive mode 89 Shooting single shot 89 Shooting continuously 89 Using the self-timer 90 Shooting images with the exposure shifted (Exposure bracket 90 Shooting with white balance shifted (WB... your computer 119 on a computer Viewing images on your computer 123 Using the software 127 Printing images Specifying DPOF 133 Printing images by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer 135 11
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Preparing the camera Preparing the camera Checking the accessories supplied The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. • BC-VM10 Battery charger (1)/ Power cord (mains lead) (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NPFM500H (1) • Eyecup (1) (Attached on the camera) • CD-ROM (Application Software for α camera) (1) • Quick Start Guide (1) • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) • USB cable (1) • Video cable (1) • Shoulder strap (1) • Eyepiece cover (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) 13
Preparing the camera Preparing the camera Checking the accessories supplied The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. • BC-VM10 Battery charger (1)/ Power cord (mains lead) (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NPFM500H (1) • Eyecup (1) (Attached on the camera) • CD-ROM (Application Software for α camera) (1) • Quick Start Guide (1) • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) • USB cable (1) • Video cable (1) • Shoulder strap (1) • Eyepiece cover (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) 13
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... battery pack until it clicks. 2 Connect the power cord (mains lead). Full charge Normal charge Approx. 235 min. Preparing the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be charged even when it has not been fully depleted. Light on: Charging Light off: Normal charge completed One hour after...
... battery pack until it clicks. 2 Connect the power cord (mains lead). Full charge Normal charge Approx. 235 min. Preparing the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be charged even when it has not been fully depleted. Light on: Charging Light off: Normal charge completed One hour after...
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... type have occurred. • If the battery charger is dirty, charging may not be able to the wall outlet (wall socket). Preparing the camera • We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 to 30°C (50 to charge them, posing a risk...pack is the specified type, remove the battery pack, replace it is not disconnected from the battery charger. Clean the battery charger with your camera. Notes • Connect the battery charger to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet ...
... type have occurred. • If the battery charger is dirty, charging may not be able to the wall outlet (wall socket). Preparing the camera • We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 to 30°C (50 to charge them, posing a risk...pack is the specified type, remove the battery pack, replace it is not disconnected from the battery charger. Clean the battery charger with your camera. Notes • Connect the battery charger to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet ...
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Be careful not to drop the battery pack. Lock lever To remove the battery pack Turn off the camera and slide the lock lever in the direction of the battery. 3 Close the battery cover. Lock lever 16 Inserting the charged battery pack 1 While sliding the battery cover open lever, open the battery cover. 2 Firmly insert the battery pack all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the arrow.
Be careful not to drop the battery pack. Lock lever To remove the battery pack Turn off the camera and slide the lock lever in the direction of the battery. 3 Close the battery cover. Lock lever 16 Inserting the charged battery pack 1 While sliding the battery cover open lever, open the battery cover. 2 Firmly insert the battery pack all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the arrow.
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... cannot shoot any more pictures. To remove the battery cover The battery cover can be correct under direct sunlight. The level is indicated with your camera. Available battery packs Use only an NP-FM500H battery pack. Using the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack, the remaining battery time in . To attach the cover, ...put the knob in the hole, pull down the lever, and slide it out. The battery pack is an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack? Preparing the camera To check the remaining battery level Set the POWER switch to operating conditions with the percent figures, in the direction of your...
... cannot shoot any more pictures. To remove the battery cover The battery cover can be correct under direct sunlight. The level is indicated with your camera. Available battery packs Use only an NP-FM500H battery pack. Using the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack, the remaining battery time in . To attach the cover, ...put the knob in the hole, pull down the lever, and slide it out. The battery pack is an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack? Preparing the camera To check the remaining battery level Set the POWER switch to operating conditions with the percent figures, in the direction of your...
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... that the battery pack can be used for a long time, fully charge it and then fully use it up , and insert it in your camera before you start shooting. • The battery pack will run out quickly if you use of its life. Battery capacity decreases little by little as...considerably, a probable cause is limited. How to store the battery pack If the battery pack is not to warm it up once a year on your camera immediately before storing the battery pack in low temperature surroundings. Buy a new battery pack. • The battery life varies according to ensure longer battery ...
... that the battery pack can be used for a long time, fully charge it and then fully use it up , and insert it in your camera before you start shooting. • The battery pack will run out quickly if you use of its life. Battery capacity decreases little by little as...considerably, a probable cause is limited. How to store the battery pack If the battery pack is not to warm it up once a year on your camera immediately before storing the battery pack in low temperature surroundings. Buy a new battery pack. • The battery life varies according to ensure longer battery ...
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... prevent unnecessary light from the lens. 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks on the lens and camera. Body cap Rear cap 3 Turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. Lens hood Using a lens hood is recommended to the operating instructions supplied with the lens. 19 Preparing the camera Attaching a lens 1 Remove the body cap...
... prevent unnecessary light from the lens. 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks on the lens and camera. Body cap Rear cap 3 Turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. Lens hood Using a lens hood is recommended to the operating instructions supplied with the lens. 19 Preparing the camera Attaching a lens 1 Remove the body cap...
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... until it may appear on the image, depending on the shooting environment. Lens release button Note on changing the lens When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera. 2 Replace the cap on the lens and attach the body cap to prevent dust from landing on the surface of the... sensor (the part that acts as the film), it stops. • When changing the lens, quickly change the lens away from the cap. Setup menu 20 The camera is equipped with an anti-dust function to the camera. • Before you attach the cap, remove dust from dusty locations when attaching/removing...
... until it may appear on the image, depending on the shooting environment. Lens release button Note on changing the lens When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera. 2 Replace the cap on the lens and attach the body cap to prevent dust from landing on the surface of the... sensor (the part that acts as the film), it stops. • When changing the lens, quickly change the lens away from the cap. Setup menu 20 The camera is equipped with an anti-dust function to the camera. • Before you attach the cap, remove dust from dusty locations when attaching/removing...
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Face side with a label Face side with its label side facing toward the LCD monitor. • For a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied), insert it in a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor for CompactFlash slot (not supplied), then insert the adaptor in the camera. 3 Close the memory card cover. Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card You can use a CompactFlash card (CF card), Microdrive, or "Memory Stick Duo" as a memory card. 1 Open the memory card cover. 2 Insert a memory card (not supplied) from the terminal side (the terminal side has a number of small holes) with a label 21
Face side with a label Face side with its label side facing toward the LCD monitor. • For a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied), insert it in a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor for CompactFlash slot (not supplied), then insert the adaptor in the camera. 3 Close the memory card cover. Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card You can use a CompactFlash card (CF card), Microdrive, or "Memory Stick Duo" as a memory card. 1 Open the memory card cover. 2 Insert a memory card (not supplied) from the terminal side (the terminal side has a number of small holes) with a label 21
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... access lamp is a compact and lightweight hard disk drive that the access lamp is ejected a little, pull out the memory card. Notes on using this camera when you handle it for a long time. To remove the memory card Check that complies with your hand or a metal object. After the card is...
... access lamp is a compact and lightweight hard disk drive that the access lamp is ejected a little, pull out the memory card. Notes on using this camera when you handle it for a long time. To remove the memory card Check that complies with your hand or a metal object. After the card is...
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...drive. On the "Memory Stick" • "Memory Stick": You cannot use the "Memory Stick" with this camera. • A "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with your camera. • "Memory Stick Duo": You can use of the Microdrive under low atmospheric pressure (above 3 000 ... memory card. Be sure not to transmit vibration or shock to 104°F) • Note that the use the "Memory Stick Duo" with your camera by inserting it . 23 Operating temperature range when using a "Memory Stick Duo" • Do not press down hard when you write down on ...
...drive. On the "Memory Stick" • "Memory Stick": You cannot use the "Memory Stick" with this camera. • A "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with your camera. • "Memory Stick Duo": You can use of the Microdrive under low atmospheric pressure (above 3 000 ... memory card. Be sure not to transmit vibration or shock to 104°F) • Note that the use the "Memory Stick Duo" with your camera by inserting it . 23 Operating temperature range when using a "Memory Stick Duo" • Do not press down hard when you write down on ...
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Preparing the camera Preparing the camera Setting up the date When you turn the camera on for the first time, the date/time setup screen appears. 1 Set the POWER switch to ON to turn the camera on. • To turn the camera off, set it to OFF. 2 Verify that [OK] is selected on the LCD monitor, then press the center of the controller. 3 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V. 25
Preparing the camera Preparing the camera Setting up the date When you turn the camera on for the first time, the date/time setup screen appears. 1 Set the POWER switch to ON to turn the camera on. • To turn the camera off, set it to OFF. 2 Verify that [OK] is selected on the LCD monitor, then press the center of the controller. 3 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V. 25
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...) Adjust the diopter-adjustment dial to your eyesight until the indicators appear clearly in the viewfinder. • Turn the dial toward - 4 Repeat step 3 to the camera, remove the eyecup as illustrated and attach them. 26 when you are farsighted, toward + when you are near-sighted. • Training the...
...) Adjust the diopter-adjustment dial to your eyesight until the indicators appear clearly in the viewfinder. • Turn the dial toward - 4 Repeat step 3 to the camera, remove the eyecup as illustrated and attach them. 26 when you are farsighted, toward + when you are near-sighted. • Training the...
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.... 27 Eyepiece cover Using the eyepiece cover You can also attach the eyepiece cover (below) on the camera. • You can prevent light from entering through the viewfinder and affecting the exposure. Preparing the camera Using the accessories supplied This section describes how to use of the viewfinder, as in the following...
.... 27 Eyepiece cover Using the eyepiece cover You can also attach the eyepiece cover (below) on the camera. • You can prevent light from entering through the viewfinder and affecting the exposure. Preparing the camera Using the accessories supplied This section describes how to use of the viewfinder, as in the following...
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... 61 124 250 500 * When [Aspect ratio] is set to [RAW], the number is displayed on the LCD monitor. Replace the memory card with this camera. The number of images that can be recorded on a memory card formatted with another one, or delete images in yellow, the memory card is flashing... in the current memory card (pages 21, 102). Preparing the camera Checking the number of recordable images Once you insert a memory card into the camera and set the POWER switch to ON, the number of images that can be recorded (should you can be...
... 61 124 250 500 * When [Aspect ratio] is set to [RAW], the number is displayed on the LCD monitor. Replace the memory card with this camera. The number of images that can be recorded on a memory card formatted with another one, or delete images in yellow, the memory card is flashing... in the current memory card (pages 21, 102). Preparing the camera Checking the number of recordable images Once you insert a memory card into the camera and set the POWER switch to ON, the number of images that can be recorded (should you can be...
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... mode is set to (Automatic AF). - The number of images that can be less than those indicated depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • When using a battery pack The approximate number of images that the actual numbers may differ. 30 Shooting once every...; The number is calculated with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity and in the following situation: - At an ambient temperature of use the camera with a battery pack at full capacity. The flash strobes once every two times. - The power turns on and off once every ten times. ...
... mode is set to (Automatic AF). - The number of images that can be less than those indicated depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • When using a battery pack The approximate number of images that the actual numbers may differ. 30 Shooting once every...; The number is calculated with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity and in the following situation: - At an ambient temperature of use the camera with a battery pack at full capacity. The flash strobes once every two times. - The power turns on and off once every ten times. ...