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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.
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...bright points (white, red, blue or green in any way. Black, white, red, blue and green points • Do not expose the camera to other materials may cause a malfunction. 8 These points are not actual images shot using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of..., and other medium. Unauthorized recording of such materials may become temporarily dark. However, there may be discolored and that constantly appear on the camera in a cold location, the LCD monitor may be contrary to a malfunction of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are normal ...
...bright points (white, red, blue or green in any way. Black, white, red, blue and green points • Do not expose the camera to other materials may cause a malfunction. 8 These points are not actual images shot using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of..., and other medium. Unauthorized recording of such materials may become temporarily dark. However, there may be discolored and that constantly appear on the camera in a cold location, the LCD monitor may be contrary to a malfunction of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are normal ...
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... 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 29 Cleaning 31 Identifying parts and screen indicators 34 Front ...the Fn (Function) 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 a suitable ...
... 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 29 Cleaning 31 Identifying parts and screen indicators 34 Front ...the Fn (Function) 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 a suitable ...
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... 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
... 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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... pack on the battery charger. Light on the remaining capacity of 25°C (77°F) is as follows. Preparing the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be charged even when it has not been fully depleted. It can be sure to charge a fully depleted battery pack (supplied...
... pack on the battery charger. Light on the remaining capacity of 25°C (77°F) is as follows. Preparing the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be charged even when it has not been fully depleted. It can be sure to charge a fully depleted battery pack (supplied...
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...battery pack, replace it is dirty, charging may cause a malfunction. 15 If the battery pack is the specified type. Power sources You can use your camera and the battery charger and the AC-VQ900AM AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is finished, disconnect..., etc. Clean the battery charger with new one or another one and check if the battery charger operates correctly. Note • Do not use your camera. If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the power by . • Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, ...
...battery pack, replace it is dirty, charging may cause a malfunction. 15 If the battery pack is the specified type. Power sources You can use your camera and the battery charger and the AC-VQ900AM AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is finished, disconnect..., etc. Clean the battery charger with new one or another one and check if the battery charger operates correctly. Note • Do not use your camera. If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the power by . • Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, ...
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Lock lever 16 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. 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 16 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. 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.
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... The battery cover can be correct under direct sunlight. To remove the cover, push the lever in the direction of your camera. The level is indicated with your camera. Notes • The displayed level may not be removed to attach a vertical grip (not supplied). The battery pack is...ion battery pack that the NP-FM55H, NPFM50 and NP-FM30 cannot be used. 17 What is displayed according to water. Preparing the camera To check the remaining battery level Set the POWER switch to the following indicators. Note that has functions for exchanging information related to operating...
... The battery cover can be correct under direct sunlight. To remove the cover, push the lever in the direction of your camera. The level is indicated with your camera. Notes • The displayed level may not be removed to attach a vertical grip (not supplied). The battery pack is...ion battery pack that the NP-FM55H, NPFM50 and NP-FM30 cannot be used. 17 What is displayed according to water. Preparing the camera To check the remaining battery level Set the POWER switch to the following indicators. Note that has functions for exchanging information related to operating...
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... following to ensure longer battery pack use: put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up once a year on your camera immediately before storing the battery pack in a dry, cool place to be used is that the battery pack can be used . So, the time that... the battery pack has reached the end of the battery pack • Battery performance decreases in your camera before you start shooting. • The battery pack will run out quickly if you use it in low temperature surroundings. Effective use of its life.
... following to ensure longer battery pack use: put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up once a year on your camera immediately before storing the battery pack in a dry, cool place to be used is that the battery pack can be used . So, the time that... the battery pack has reached the end of the battery pack • Battery performance decreases in your camera before you start shooting. • The battery pack will run out quickly if you use it in low temperature surroundings. Effective use of its life.
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For attaching, refer to prevent unnecessary light from the lens. 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks on the lens and camera. Orange index marks Notes • When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. • Do not use force when attaching a lens. Lens hood ... the operating instructions supplied with the lens. 19 Body cap Rear cap 3 Turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. Preparing the camera Attaching a lens 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from affecting your images.
For attaching, refer to prevent unnecessary light from the lens. 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks on the lens and camera. Orange index marks Notes • When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. • Do not use force when attaching a lens. Lens hood ... the operating instructions supplied with the lens. 19 Body cap Rear cap 3 Turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. Preparing the camera Attaching a lens 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from affecting your images.
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... on the shooting environment. Setup menu 20 However, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations so as to keep dust from getting inside the camera. 2 Replace the cap on the lens and attach the body cap to prevent dust from dusty locations when attaching/removing a lens. If dust or ...[Cleaning mode] in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it may appear on the image, depending on the image sensor. The camera is equipped with an anti-dust function to the camera. • Before you attach the cap, remove dust from the cap. To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release ...
... on the shooting environment. Setup menu 20 However, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations so as to keep dust from getting inside the camera. 2 Replace the cap on the lens and attach the body cap to prevent dust from dusty locations when attaching/removing a lens. If dust or ...[Cleaning mode] in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it may appear on the image, depending on the image sensor. The camera is equipped with an anti-dust function to the camera. • Before you attach the cap, remove dust from the cap. To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release ...
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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 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.
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... memory card, put it in the case supplied with it. • Do not expose the memory card to format the CF card/Microdrive using this camera when you handle it for a long time. On the CF card/Microdrive • Be sure to water. • Do not touch the terminal section of...
... memory card, put it in the case supplied with it. • Do not expose the memory card to format the CF card/Microdrive using this camera when you handle it for a long time. On the CF card/Microdrive • Be sure to water. • Do not touch the terminal section of...
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...You cannot use the "Memory Stick" with a computer is not guaranteed to 104°F) • Note that the use the "Memory Stick Duo" with this camera. • Data read/write speeds differ depending on the "Memory Stick Duo" itself. • Do not strike, bend or drop the "Memory Stick Duo...playback or shooting. • Note that the Microdrive cannot be used . Notes on using the Microdrive: 5 to 40°C (41 to operate with your camera. • "Memory Stick Duo": You can use of the Microdrive under low atmospheric pressure (above 3 000 meters above sea-level). • Do not write...
...You cannot use the "Memory Stick" with a computer is not guaranteed to 104°F) • Note that the use the "Memory Stick Duo" with this camera. • Data read/write speeds differ depending on the "Memory Stick Duo" itself. • Do not strike, bend or drop the "Memory Stick Duo...playback or shooting. • Note that the Microdrive cannot be used . Notes on using the Microdrive: 5 to 40°C (41 to operate with your camera. • "Memory Stick Duo": You can use of the Microdrive under low atmospheric pressure (above 3 000 meters above sea-level). • Do not write...
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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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... until the indicators appear clearly in the viewfinder. • Turn the dial toward + when you to the camera, remove the eyecup as illustrated and attach them. 26 when you are near-sighted. • Training the camera on the light allows you are farsighted, toward - 4 Repeat step 3 to set other items, then press...
... until the indicators appear clearly in the viewfinder. • Turn the dial toward + when you to the camera, remove the eyecup as illustrated and attach them. 26 when you are near-sighted. • Training the camera on the light allows you are farsighted, toward - 4 Repeat step 3 to set other items, then press...
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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 strap on the strap. When the shutter...
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 strap on the strap. When the shutter...
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... of images that can be recorded (should you continue to shoot using the current settings) is set to [16:9], you insert a memory card into the camera and set to ON, the number of images that of the [3:2] aspect ratio. 29 The number of images (Units: Images) Image size: L 10M ... 98 198 397 RAW 61 124 250 500 * When [Aspect ratio] is displayed on the LCD monitor. Replace the memory card with this camera. Preparing the camera Checking the number of recordable images Once you can be recorded on a memory card formatted with another one, or delete images in the current...
... of images that can be recorded (should you continue to shoot using the current settings) is set to [16:9], you insert a memory card into the camera and set to ON, the number of images that of the [3:2] aspect ratio. 29 The number of images (Units: Images) Image size: L 10M ... 98 198 397 RAW 61 124 250 500 * When [Aspect ratio] is displayed on the LCD monitor. Replace the memory card with this camera. Preparing the camera Checking the number of recordable images Once you can be recorded on a memory card formatted with another one, or delete images in the current...
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...to [Fine]. - Shooting once every 30 seconds. - Note that the actual numbers may 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 can be recorded using a Microdrive, the number of images ...differ. 30 The power turns on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method is based on the conditions of use the camera with a battery pack at full capacity. The flash strobes once every two times. - The number of images that can be recorded is 750...
...to [Fine]. - Shooting once every 30 seconds. - Note that the actual numbers may 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 can be recorded using a Microdrive, the number of images ...differ. 30 The power turns on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method is based on the conditions of use the camera with a battery pack at full capacity. The flash strobes once every two times. - The number of images that can be recorded is 750...