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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 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed on a computer Printing images Additional information 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 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed on a computer Printing images Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
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... to fit, contact your dealer or local power company. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for necessary ventilation. Installation Water and Moisture Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Power-Cord Protection Route the power cord so that could...
... to fit, contact your dealer or local power company. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for necessary ventilation. Installation Water and Moisture Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Power-Cord Protection Route the power cord so that could...
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..., and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For Customers in this manual could void your used rechargeable batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. CAUTION You are recyclable. ...the collection and recycling location nearest you. For Customers in the U.S.A. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If you have any changes or modifications not expressly approved in the ...
..., and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For Customers in this manual could void your used rechargeable batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. CAUTION You are recyclable. ...the collection and recycling location nearest you. For Customers in the U.S.A. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If you have any changes or modifications not expressly approved in the ...
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...; Images may cause a fire. This is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera No compensation for if recording or playback is not a malfunction. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using extremely high-precision...
...; Images may cause a fire. This is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera No compensation for if recording or playback is not a malfunction. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using extremely high-precision...
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...the background (Aperture priority 59 Shooting a moving subject with various expressions (Shutter speed priority 61 Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure 63 Shooting trails with long exposure (BULB 65 Using the Selecting the focus method 67 shooting function Using autofocus 67 ...method to suit the movement of the subject (Autofocus mode 69 Selecting the focus area (AF area 70 Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus 71 Using the flash 72 Selecting the flash mode 74 Performing wireless flash shooting 74 Adjusting the brightness of the image...
...the background (Aperture priority 59 Shooting a moving subject with various expressions (Shutter speed priority 61 Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure 63 Shooting trails with long exposure (BULB 65 Using the Selecting the focus method 67 shooting function Using autofocus 67 ...method to suit the movement of the subject (Autofocus mode 69 Selecting the focus area (AF area 70 Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus 71 Using the flash 72 Selecting the flash mode 74 Performing wireless flash shooting 74 Adjusting the brightness of the image...
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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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....6 +2.0 B Display Shutter speed (61) Aperture (59) Exposure (63) AE lock (76) Indication Flash mode (74)/Red-eye reduction (73) ISO AUTO Exposure-compensation (78)/Metered Manual (63) Flash compensation (79) EV scale (63, 91) ISO sensitivity (82) Focus mode (69) AF area (70) Metering (80) Creative Style (87) White balance (Auto...
....6 +2.0 B Display Shutter speed (61) Aperture (59) Exposure (63) AE lock (76) Indication Flash mode (74)/Red-eye reduction (73) ISO AUTO Exposure-compensation (78)/Metered Manual (63) Flash compensation (79) EV scale (63, 91) ISO sensitivity (82) Focus mode (69) AF area (70) Metering (80) Creative Style (87) White balance (Auto...
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... 16:9 (106) Indication Flash compensation (79) Flash charging (74) Wireless flash (74) High-speed sync* Manual focus (71) Focus Shutter speed (61) Aperture (59) EV scale (63, 91) AE lock (76) Shots-remaining counter (29) Camera shake warning (46) 40 Display Indication Super SteadyShot scale (46) Aspect ratio 16:9 (106) * When using...
... 16:9 (106) Indication Flash compensation (79) Flash charging (74) Wireless flash (74) High-speed sync* Manual focus (71) Focus Shutter speed (61) Aperture (59) EV scale (63, 91) AE lock (76) Shots-remaining counter (29) Camera shake warning (46) 40 Display Indication Super SteadyShot scale (46) Aspect ratio 16:9 (106) * When using...
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In this instruction manual, the process of selecting a function with the controller from the menu list. Please refer to execute the selection. Example: When the Fn button is as ... execute the selection. : Press v/V/b/B on the controller to move the cursor to move the cursor. z: Press the center button to the guide when operating the camera. To display the menu list, press the Fn (Function) button, (Drive) button, or MENU button. Before your operation From the menu list, use the controller...
In this instruction manual, the process of selecting a function with the controller from the menu list. Please refer to execute the selection. Example: When the Fn button is as ... execute the selection. : Press v/V/b/B on the controller to move the cursor to move the cursor. z: Press the center button to the guide when operating the camera. To display the menu list, press the Fn (Function) button, (Drive) button, or MENU button. Before your operation From the menu list, use the controller...
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button Shutter speed Aperture (Fnumber) 63 z Use an exposure meter. 1 Set the mode dial to M. 2 Rotate the control dial to adjust the shutter speed, and while pressing the button, rotate the control dial to adjust the aperture. • You can assign a function to z Shoot with [Ctrl dial setup] (page 112). Shooting images Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure) This mode is suitable to the control dial with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture.
button Shutter speed Aperture (Fnumber) 63 z Use an exposure meter. 1 Set the mode dial to M. 2 Rotate the control dial to adjust the shutter speed, and while pressing the button, rotate the control dial to adjust the aperture. • You can assign a function to z Shoot with [Ctrl dial setup] (page 112). Shooting images Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure) This mode is suitable to the control dial with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture.
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... you set exposure is not available. The arrow starts flashing if the difference becomes greater. : Metered Manual LCD monitor (Detailed display) Standard value Viewfinder Standard value Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode. • When the mode dial is set to M, the ISO setting [AUTO] is...
... you set exposure is not available. The arrow starts flashing if the difference becomes greater. : Metered Manual LCD monitor (Detailed display) Standard value Viewfinder Standard value Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode. • When the mode dial is set to M, the ISO setting [AUTO] is...
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... during the reduction. 66 As long as the shutter button is pressed, the shutter remains open . 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to infinity in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks, etc. • If you use a Remote Commander that the shutter was open . Shooting techniques • Use a tripod. • Set the...
... during the reduction. 66 As long as the shutter button is pressed, the shutter remains open . 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to infinity in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks, etc. • If you use a Remote Commander that the shutter was open . Shooting techniques • Use a tripod. • Set the...
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... in red (page 70). Using autofocus 1 Set the focus mode switch to z or (page 68). • The sensor used for adjusting the focus: autofocus and manual focus. The subject inside the focus area comes into focus automatically (Eye-Start AF). 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to check the focus and...
... in red (page 70). Using autofocus 1 Set the focus mode switch to z or (page 68). • The sensor used for adjusting the focus: autofocus and manual focus. The subject inside the focus area comes into focus automatically (Eye-Start AF). 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to check the focus and...
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... shutter is confirmed. Focal point moves following subjects. Cannot focus. Ready to shoot. In such cases, use the focus lock shooting feature (page 69) or manual focus (page 71). • A subject that is low in contrast, such as blue sky or a white wall. • Two subjects at different distances ..., the body of an automobile, or the surface 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 hard to the subject The mark located on the ...
... shutter is confirmed. Focal point moves following subjects. Cannot focus. Ready to shoot. In such cases, use the focus lock shooting feature (page 69) or manual focus (page 71). • A subject that is low in contrast, such as blue sky or a white wall. • Two subjects at different distances ..., the body of an automobile, or the surface 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 hard to the subject The mark located on the ...
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... the lens to ON. • When using a tele converter, etc., rotation of a subject that is selected with the controller is used. • The camera resets the focal length to (infinity) when the POWER switch is set to achieve a sharp focus. Using the shooting function Note • The AF area...in autofocus mode, the z indicator lights up in the viewfinder when the focus is pressed all the way down without pause. Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus) When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can be illuminated during continuous shooting or when the shutter ...
... the lens to ON. • When using a tele converter, etc., rotation of a subject that is selected with the controller is used. • The camera resets the focal length to (infinity) when the POWER switch is set to achieve a sharp focus. Using the shooting function Note • The AF area...in autofocus mode, the z indicator lights up in the viewfinder when the focus is pressed all the way down without pause. Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus) When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can be illuminated during continuous shooting or when the shutter ...
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button t (Single-shot adv.) Shooting continuously The camera records the images continuously at a maximum of 3 images per second*. * Our measurement conditions: [Image size] is set to [L:10M], [Quality] is set to [Fine], manual focus, and the shutter speed is 1/250 second or faster. 1 button t (Continuous... of continuous shots The number of images that can be shot continuously is indicated in the viewfinder. Selecting the drive mode This camera has five drive modes, such as single-shot advanced, continuous advanced. Using the shooting function Shooting single shot This mode is ...
button t (Single-shot adv.) Shooting continuously The camera records the images continuously at a maximum of 3 images per second*. * Our measurement conditions: [Image size] is set to [L:10M], [Quality] is set to [Fine], manual focus, and the shutter speed is 1/250 second or faster. 1 button t (Continuous... of continuous shots The number of images that can be shot continuously is indicated in the viewfinder. Selecting the drive mode This camera has five drive modes, such as single-shot advanced, continuous advanced. Using the shooting function Shooting single shot This mode is ...
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... the software. This is rotated counter-clockwise. Note • When you rotate the image, the image is played back in the portrait position even if [Manual rotate] is selected. However, the images may not be rotated depending on the CD-ROM (supplied) can be displayed in the rotated position, even if...
... the software. This is rotated counter-clockwise. Note • When you rotate the image, the image is played back in the portrait position even if [Manual rotate] is selected. However, the images may not be rotated depending on the CD-ROM (supplied) can be displayed in the rotated position, even if...
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... - MENU button t 1 t [AEL button] t Select the desired setting Notes • While the exposure value is locked, appears on the LCD monitor and in the manual mode. It is pressed again ([AEL toggle]). Changing the function of the AEL button can be selected from the following two functions: - Changing the functions... when adjusting the exposure. Holding the locked exposure value by pressing the AEL button until the button is convenient that you can set the camera to reset the setting. • The "Hold" and "Toggle" settings affect the manual shift (page 64) in the viewfinder.
... - MENU button t 1 t [AEL button] t Select the desired setting Notes • While the exposure value is locked, appears on the LCD monitor and in the manual mode. It is pressed again ([AEL toggle]). Changing the function of the AEL button can be selected from the following two functions: - Changing the functions... when adjusting the exposure. Holding the locked exposure value by pressing the AEL button until the button is convenient that you can set the camera to reset the setting. • The "Hold" and "Toggle" settings affect the manual shift (page 64) in the viewfinder.
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However, the ™ or ® marks are , in this manual. 142 • Microdrive is a registered trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies in the United States and/or other countries. • Adobe is a registered trademark or a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. • D-Range Optimizer Advanced uses technology provided by Apical Limited. • In addition, system and product names used in this manual are not used in all cases in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers.
However, the ™ or ® marks are , in this manual. 142 • Microdrive is a registered trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies in the United States and/or other countries. • Adobe is a registered trademark or a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. • D-Range Optimizer Advanced uses technology provided by Apical Limited. • In addition, system and product names used in this manual are not used in all cases in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers.
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...The LCD monitor is registered for given period of the memory card (page 29). If it is attached to the camera, set to minimize the battery consumption. Use the focus-lock or manual focus function (pages 69, 71). You can change the time that may require special focusing (page 68). Shooting ...images Nothing is displayed on the LCD monitor when the power is turned on (page 39). To cancel the power save, operate the camera, such as pressing the...
...The LCD monitor is registered for given period of the memory card (page 29). If it is attached to the camera, set to minimize the battery consumption. Use the focus-lock or manual focus function (pages 69, 71). You can change the time that may require special focusing (page 68). Shooting ...images Nothing is displayed on the LCD monitor when the power is turned on (page 39). To cancel the power save, operate the camera, such as pressing the...