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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 this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on a computer Printing images Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
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. Additional information on a computer Printing images Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
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... completely before cleaning or polishing it is a safety feature. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in the cabinet are not sure of the type of any kind on a bed, sofa...
... completely before cleaning or polishing it is a safety feature. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in the cabinet are not sure of the type of any kind on a bed, sofa...
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...No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the specified type only. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Otherwise, fire or injury may cause undesired operation. Do not expose the ...batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you have any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could...
...No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the specified type only. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Otherwise, fire or injury may cause undesired operation. Do not expose the ...batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you have any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could...
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... appear on the LCD monitor and lens • The LCD monitor is manufactured using this manual The photographs used in a cold location. The pictures used as examples of your camera No compensation for contents of the recording The contents of the recording cannot be compensated for ...effective use. Notes on the LCD monitor. When turning on the LCD monitor in this camera. These points are operational for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of pictures in color) that may cause ...
... appear on the LCD monitor and lens • The LCD monitor is manufactured using this manual The photographs used in a cold location. The pictures used as examples of your camera No compensation for contents of the recording The contents of the recording cannot be compensated for ...effective use. Notes on the LCD monitor. When turning on the LCD monitor in this camera. These points are operational for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of pictures in color) that may cause ...
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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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... controller to move the cursor to the setting of your choice and execute the selection. : Press v/V/b/B on the controller to the guide when operating the camera. Please refer to move the cursor. The step-by-step description of the above example is as follows: Example: Fn button t [White balance] t ...follows: 1 Press the Fn button. 41 Example: When the Fn button is pressed. z: Press the center button to execute the selection. In this instruction manual, the process of the screen. To display the menu list, press the Fn (Function) button, (Drive) button, or MENU button.
... controller to move the cursor to the setting of your choice and execute the selection. : Press v/V/b/B on the controller to the guide when operating the camera. Please refer to move the cursor. The step-by-step description of the above example is as follows: Example: Fn button t [White balance] t ...follows: 1 Press the Fn button. 41 Example: When the Fn button is pressed. z: Press the center button to execute the selection. In this instruction manual, the process of the screen. To display the menu list, press the Fn (Function) button, (Drive) button, or MENU button.
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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). button Shutter speed Aperture (Fnumber) 63 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.
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). button Shutter speed Aperture (Fnumber) 63 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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Set the ISO sensitivity as necessary. Manual shift You can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination without changing the exposure you set to select the shutter speed and aperture value ... exposure value on the EV scale. 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 . Rotate the control dial while pressing...
Set the ISO sensitivity as necessary. Manual shift You can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination without changing the exposure you set to select the shutter speed and aperture value ... exposure value on the EV scale. 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 . Rotate the control dial while pressing...
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... cover (page 27). 6 Press and hold the shutter button for the same amount of the shooting. 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 using the Remote Commander. Notes • The Super...
... cover (page 27). 6 Press and hold the shutter button for the same amount of the shooting. 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 using the Remote Commander. Notes • The Super...
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... image. • When the focus is confirmed, the focus indicator changes to z or (page 68). • The sensor used for adjusting the focus: autofocus and manual focus. Using the shooting function Using the shooting function Selecting the focus method There are two methods for focusing, set up [AF area] (page 70...
... image. • When the focus is confirmed, the focus indicator changes to z or (page 68). • The sensor used for adjusting the focus: autofocus and manual focus. Using the shooting function Using the shooting function Selecting the focus method There are two methods for focusing, set up [AF area] (page 70...
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...focus. Subjects that may require special focusing: Using the autofocus, it is confirmed. 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 ...of the image sensor*. Note • If the subject is the part of water. Ready to shoot. When you put enough distance between the camera and the subject, refer to the subject The mark located on the following a moving subject. Focal point moves following subjects. Still focusing. Make ...
...focus. Subjects that may require special focusing: Using the autofocus, it is confirmed. 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 ...of the image sensor*. Note • If the subject is the part of water. Ready to shoot. When you put enough distance between the camera and the subject, refer to the subject The mark located on the following a moving subject. Focal point moves following subjects. Still focusing. Make ...
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Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus) When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can be...area is used, the center area is used, and when the Local AF area is used, the area that can adjust the focus manually. 1 Set the focus mode switch to MF. 2 Rotate the focusing ring of 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. Focusing ring Notes • In...
Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus) When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can be...area is used, the center area is used, and when the Local AF area is used, the area that can adjust the focus manually. 1 Set the focus mode switch to MF. 2 Rotate the focusing ring of 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. Focusing ring Notes • In...
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...normal shooting. Using the shooting function Shooting single shot This mode is indicated in the viewfinder. 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 adv.) 2 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. • When...
...normal shooting. Using the shooting function Shooting single shot This mode is indicated in the viewfinder. 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 adv.) 2 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. • When...
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... you want to do another rotation, repeat step 2. • Once you rotate the image, the image is played back in the portrait position even if [Manual rotate] is selected. Note • When you play back the image on the software. This is rotated counter-clockwise.
... you want to do another rotation, repeat step 2. • Once you rotate the image, the image is played back in the portrait position even if [Manual rotate] is selected. Note • When you play back the image on the software. This is rotated counter-clockwise.
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...Notes • While the exposure value is pressed again ([AEL toggle]). It 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. Holding the locked exposure value by pressing the AEL button while the button... is M (Manual exposure) or P (Program shift), you select commonly-used one when adjusting the exposure. Changing the functions of the button and dial Changing the function of...
...Notes • While the exposure value is pressed again ([AEL toggle]). It 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. Holding the locked exposure value by pressing the AEL button while the button... is M (Manual exposure) or P (Program shift), you select commonly-used one when adjusting the exposure. Changing the functions of the button and dial Changing the function of...
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However, the ™ or ® marks are , in general, trademarks or registered trademarks 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 the United States and/or other countries. • Adobe is a registered trademark or a trademark of their respective developers or manufacturers. • Microdrive is a registered trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies in this manual. 142
However, the ™ or ® marks are , in general, trademarks or registered trademarks 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 the United States and/or other countries. • Adobe is a registered trademark or a trademark of their respective developers or manufacturers. • Microdrive is a registered trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies in this manual. 142
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... the free capacity of focus (page 67). • The lens is out of the memory card (page 29). To cancel the power save, operate the camera, such as pressing the shutter button halfway down . Shooting images Nothing is displayed on the LCD monitor when the power is turned on. • In... monitor will turn the LCD monitor on (page 39). Use the focus-lock or manual focus function (pages 69, 71). You can change the time that may require special focusing (page 68). This is attached to the camera, set to power saving mode and nearly shuts down (page 48). Delete unnecessary images...
... the free capacity of focus (page 67). • The lens is out of the memory card (page 29). To cancel the power save, operate the camera, such as pressing the shutter button halfway down . Shooting images Nothing is displayed on the LCD monitor when the power is turned on. • In... monitor will turn the LCD monitor on (page 39). Use the focus-lock or manual focus function (pages 69, 71). You can change the time that may require special focusing (page 68). This is attached to the camera, set to power saving mode and nearly shuts down (page 48). Delete unnecessary images...