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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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... this manual The photographs used in this camera. When turning on the camera in a cold location. Notes on the LCD monitor and lens • The LCD monitor is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of your camera No compensation for contents of the recording ... the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to direct sunlight. When you must place the camera under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap. • Images may trail across on the LCD monitor in a cold location, the LCD monitor may cause a malfunction...
... this manual The photographs used in this camera. When turning on the camera in a cold location. Notes on the LCD monitor and lens • The LCD monitor is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of your camera No compensation for contents of the recording ... the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to direct sunlight. When you must place the camera under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap. • Images may trail across on the LCD monitor in a cold location, the LCD monitor may cause a malfunction...
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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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... aligning the orange index marks on the lens and camera. Lens hood Using a lens hood is recommended to the operating instructions supplied with the lens. 19 Orange index marks Notes • When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. • Do not use force when attaching a lens. Preparing the camera Attaching a lens 1 Remove the body cap from the...
... aligning the orange index marks on the lens and camera. Lens hood Using a lens hood is recommended to the operating instructions supplied with the lens. 19 Orange index marks Notes • When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. • Do not use force when attaching a lens. Preparing the camera Attaching a lens 1 Remove the body cap from the...
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.... • When changing the lens, quickly change the lens away from landing on the surface of the image sensor (the part that acts as to keep dust from the cap. Setup menu 20 To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in the (page 32). The camera is equipped with an... anti-dust function to the camera. • Before you attach the cap, remove dust from getting inside the...
.... • When changing the lens, quickly change the lens away from landing on the surface of the image sensor (the part that acts as to keep dust from the cap. Setup menu 20 To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in the (page 32). The camera is equipped with an... anti-dust function to the camera. • Before you attach the cap, remove dust from getting inside the...
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... brush. Do not use a spray blower to clean the inside of the camera, such as thinner, or benzine. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with lens cleaning solution. If dust lands on the image sensor, it off with a... soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with a dry cloth. Turn the camera to the outside. Since dust on the photo image. In case of the camera. Do not spray lens cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface. • Do not touch the inside of dust that sticks to remove ...
... brush. Do not use a spray blower to clean the inside of the camera, such as thinner, or benzine. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with lens cleaning solution. If dust lands on the image sensor, it off with a... soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with a dry cloth. Turn the camera to the outside. Since dust on the photo image. In case of the camera. Do not spray lens cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface. • Do not touch the inside of dust that sticks to remove ...
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... beeping if the battery pack becomes low during cleaning. Complete the cleaning quickly. • Hold the camera's face downward to prevent the dust from resettling in the camera. • When cleaning the image sensor, do not put the tip of the brush. Stop the cleaning immediately and set the POWER ...switch to OFF. Preparing the camera 5 Detach the lens (page 20). 6 Use the blower brush to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area. • Do not touch the image sensor...
... beeping if the battery pack becomes low during cleaning. Complete the cleaning quickly. • Hold the camera's face downward to prevent the dust from resettling in the camera. • When cleaning the image sensor, do not put the tip of the brush. Stop the cleaning immediately and set the POWER ...switch to OFF. Preparing the camera 5 Detach the lens (page 20). 6 Use the blower brush to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area. • Do not touch the image sensor...
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Front side A Shutter button (48) B Control dial (58, 112) C Self-timer lamp (90) D Lens contacts* E Mirror* F Lens mount G Built-in parentheses for details of operation. Before your operation Identifying parts and screen indicators See the pages in flash* (72) H Mode dial (48) I (Flash pop-up) button (72) J Lens release button (20) K Focus mode switch (67, 71) * Do not directly touch these parts. 34
Front side A Shutter button (48) B Control dial (58, 112) C Self-timer lamp (90) D Lens contacts* E Mirror* F Lens mount G Built-in parentheses for details of operation. Before your operation Identifying parts and screen indicators See the pages in flash* (72) H Mode dial (48) I (Flash pop-up) button (72) J Lens release button (20) K Focus mode switch (67, 71) * Do not directly touch these parts. 34
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Point 2 Lightly tuck your elbows against your feet shoulder-width apart. 45 To reduce camera shake, follow the instructions below. When shooting in a blurred image. Correct posture Stabilize your upper body and take a position that occurs after the shutter button ... your upper body by placing your elbow on your knee. Point 3 Take a secure stance with your body. Shooting images Shooting images Shooting an image without camera shake "Camera shake" refers to an unwanted movement of the camera, and the other hand supports the lens. Point 1 One hand holds the grip of the...
Point 2 Lightly tuck your elbows against your feet shoulder-width apart. 45 To reduce camera shake, follow the instructions below. When shooting in a blurred image. Correct posture Stabilize your upper body and take a position that occurs after the shutter button ... your upper body by placing your elbow on your knee. Point 3 Take a secure stance with your body. Shooting images Shooting images Shooting an image without camera shake "Camera shake" refers to an unwanted movement of the camera, and the other hand supports the lens. Point 1 One hand holds the grip of the...
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... in night-time shooting. • Shooting a close subject, such as in macro shooting. • Shooting with a telescopic lens. • Shooting a moving subject. Using a tripod In the following cases, we recommend that you mount the camera on , when the subject has just entered the area, or when the shutter button has been pressed...
... in night-time shooting. • Shooting a close subject, such as in macro shooting. • Shooting with a telescopic lens. • Shooting a moving subject. Using a tripod In the following cases, we recommend that you mount the camera on , when the subject has just entered the area, or when the shutter button has been pressed...
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... warning) indicator flashes, set the switch to ON to or (Flash Off). Zoom ring 48 or 2 Hold the camera and look into focus (Eye-Start AF, page 69). The subject inside the focus area comes into the viewfinder. Select when shooting in a location where ...the use of a flash is restricted. 1 Set the mode dial to activate the Super SteadyShot function, or use a tripod. (Camera shake warning) indicator 4 When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring, then decide on your shot. / Shooting with the automatic setting The "AUTO" mode allows you to easily shoot...
... warning) indicator flashes, set the switch to ON to or (Flash Off). Zoom ring 48 or 2 Hold the camera and look into focus (Eye-Start AF, page 69). The subject inside the focus area comes into the viewfinder. Select when shooting in a location where ...the use of a flash is restricted. 1 Set the mode dial to activate the Super SteadyShot function, or use a tripod. (Camera shake warning) indicator 4 When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring, then decide on your shot. / Shooting with the automatic setting The "AUTO" mode allows you to easily shoot...
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z Reproduce skin tones softly. Taking portrait photos This mode is closer to the lens. • Use the lens hood to (Portrait). Shooting with a suitable setting for the subject (Scene Selection) Selecting an appropriate mode for the subject or the shooting conditions allows you ... function if the eyes of your subject turn red from the flash (page 73). 50 Shooting techniques • To blur the background more, set the lens to the telephoto position. • You can shoot a vivid image by focusing on the eye that is suitable to shoot the image with a more suitable...
z Reproduce skin tones softly. Taking portrait photos This mode is closer to the lens. • Use the lens hood to (Portrait). Shooting with a suitable setting for the subject (Scene Selection) Selecting an appropriate mode for the subject or the shooting conditions allows you ... function if the eyes of your subject turn red from the flash (page 73). 50 Shooting techniques • To blur the background more, set the lens to the telephoto position. • You can shoot a vivid image by focusing on the eye that is suitable to shoot the image with a more suitable...
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Set the mode dial to wide angle. 51 Shooting images Taking landscape photos This mode is suitable to z Shoot the entire range of the scenery, set the lens to (Landscape). Shooting technique • To accentuate the openness of scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors.
Set the mode dial to wide angle. 51 Shooting images Taking landscape photos This mode is suitable to z Shoot the entire range of the scenery, set the lens to (Landscape). Shooting technique • To accentuate the openness of scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors.
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... and sharp focus. Taking small-subject photos This mode is suitable to achieve better results (page 47). 52 You can shoot a closer subject using a macro lens. • Set the built-in flash to (Macro). Set the mode dial to (Flash Off) when you shoot a subject within 1 m (3.3 feet). • In macro mode...
... and sharp focus. Taking small-subject photos This mode is suitable to achieve better results (page 47). 52 You can shoot a closer subject using a macro lens. • Set the built-in flash to (Macro). Set the mode dial to (Flash Off) when you shoot a subject within 1 m (3.3 feet). • In macro mode...
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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 called "exposure." This means less time ... by controlling the amount of exposure (the amount of the picture adjusted by the amount of exposure Amount of focus. The brightness of light the camera takes in), which the light passes) to some extent in front of and beyond the flower out of low high exposure When using a faster shutter...
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 called "exposure." This means less time ... by controlling the amount of exposure (the amount of the picture adjusted by the amount of exposure Amount of focus. The brightness of light the camera takes in), which the light passes) to some extent in front of and beyond the flower out of low high exposure When using a faster shutter...
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... more, use a tripod. • The flash range differs according to obtain correct exposure. • When the camera judges that is slower, use a telephoto lens or a lens that the proper exposure is not obtained with the control dial. • Smaller F-number: The foreground and background of... an image in the viewfinder. When you shoot with a smaller diaphragm (bright lens). 60 Larger F-number: The subject and its foreground and background are blurred. Shutter speed Shooting techniques • The shutter speed may ...
... more, use a tripod. • The flash range differs according to obtain correct exposure. • When the camera judges that is slower, use a telephoto lens or a lens that the proper exposure is not obtained with the control dial. • Smaller F-number: The foreground and background of... an image in the viewfinder. When you shoot with a smaller diaphragm (bright lens). 60 Larger F-number: The subject and its foreground and background are blurred. Shutter speed Shooting techniques • The shutter speed may ...
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...repeating patterns, such as the facade of a building. • A subject that is the part of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. When you put enough distance between the camera and the subject, refer to the position of the horizontal line. * The image sensor is very bright or ... of the image sensor*. Focal point moves following subjects. Still focusing. The shutter is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the camera that may require special focusing: Using the autofocus, it is confirmed. Make sure you measure the exact distance between the subject and the...
...repeating patterns, such as the facade of a building. • A subject that is the part of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. When you put enough distance between the camera and the subject, refer to the position of the horizontal line. * The image sensor is very bright or ... of the image sensor*. Focal point moves following subjects. Still focusing. The shutter is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the camera that may require special focusing: Using the autofocus, it is confirmed. Make sure you measure the exact distance between the subject and the...
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When the Wide AF area is used, the center area is used, and when the Local AF area is used . • The camera resets the focal length to (infinity) when the POWER switch is set to get the proper focus in the viewfinder when the focus is confirmed. ...Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus) When it is difficult to ON. • When using a tele converter, etc., rotation of the lens to achieve a sharp focus. Focusing ring Notes • In the case of a subject that is selected with the controller is used , the area that can...
When the Wide AF area is used, the center area is used, and when the Local AF area is used . • The camera resets the focal length to (infinity) when the POWER switch is set to get the proper focus in the viewfinder when the focus is confirmed. ...Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus) When it is difficult to ON. • When using a tele converter, etc., rotation of the lens to achieve a sharp focus. Focusing ring Notes • In the case of a subject that is selected with the controller is used , the area that can...
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...indicator flashes, you to shoot the subject brightly, and it also helps to prevent camera shake. Remove the lens hood. • Shoot the subject at a distance of the backlit subject. 1 Press ...the button. Note • Do not hold the camera by grabbing the flash emitter. 72 ...flash to help easily focus a subject (AF illuminator). (Flash charging) indicator Shooting techniques • The lens or lens hood may block the light of the flash and a shadow may be fired to shoot a bright image ...
...indicator flashes, you to shoot the subject brightly, and it also helps to prevent camera shake. Remove the lens hood. • Shoot the subject at a distance of the backlit subject. 1 Press ...the button. Note • Do not hold the camera by grabbing the flash emitter. 72 ...flash to help easily focus a subject (AF illuminator). (Flash charging) indicator Shooting techniques • The lens or lens hood may block the light of the flash and a shadow may be fired to shoot a bright image ...
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... external flash (not supplied) cannot be determined (wireless flash shooting using an external flash (not supplied), shooting with an off-camera flash using more accurate distance information. To determine if the lens is used for measuring the brightness of a subject (Metering mode) Fn button t [Metering mode] t Select the desired mode (Multi segment...
... external flash (not supplied) cannot be determined (wireless flash shooting using an external flash (not supplied), shooting with an off-camera flash using more accurate distance information. To determine if the lens is used for measuring the brightness of a subject (Metering mode) Fn button t [Metering mode] t Select the desired mode (Multi segment...