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Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Additional information on a computer Printing images Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Instruction Manual DSLR-A230 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 using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Additional information on a computer Printing images Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Instruction Manual DSLR-A230 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.
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...manual could void your used battery pack promptly described the instructions. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY...any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Telephone No.: 858-942-... in the U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A230 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If some trouble occurs while using the battery ...
...manual could void your used battery pack promptly described the instructions. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY...any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Telephone No.: 858-942-... in the U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A230 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If some trouble occurs while using the battery ...
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...camera or a memory card, etc. When turning on the LCD monitor in a cold location. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as described in this Instruction Manual: at an ordinary ambient temperature of data loss, always copy (back up , the monitor will function normally. • Do... not press against the LCD monitor. When you must place the camera under the following conditions, except as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the images in any way. On the data specifications described...
...camera or a memory card, etc. When turning on the LCD monitor in a cold location. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as described in this Instruction Manual: at an ordinary ambient temperature of data loss, always copy (back up , the monitor will function normally. • Do... not press against the LCD monitor. When you must place the camera under the following conditions, except as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the images in any way. On the data specifications described...
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...the background (Aperture priority 61 Shooting a moving subject with various expressions (Shutter speed priority 63 Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure 65 Shooting trails with long exposure (BULB 67 Using the Selecting the focus method 69 shooting function Using autofocus 69 ...method to suit the movement of the subject (Autofocus mode 72 Selecting the focus area (AF area 73 Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus 74 Using the flash 75 Performing wireless flash shooting 78 Adjusting the brightness of the image (Exposure, Flash compensation, ...
...the background (Aperture priority 61 Shooting a moving subject with various expressions (Shutter speed priority 63 Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure 65 Shooting trails with long exposure (BULB 67 Using the Selecting the focus method 69 shooting function Using autofocus 69 ...method to suit the movement of the subject (Autofocus mode 72 Selecting the focus area (AF area 73 Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus 74 Using the flash 75 Performing wireless flash shooting 78 Adjusting the brightness of the image (Exposure, Flash compensation, ...
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...; BC-VH1 Battery charger (1) • Body cap (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) • Shoulder strap (1) • Eyepiece cover (1) 11 Preparing the camera Preparing the camera Checking the accessories supplied The number in the U.S.A.
...; BC-VH1 Battery charger (1) • Body cap (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) • Shoulder strap (1) • Eyepiece cover (1) 11 Preparing the camera Preparing the camera Checking the accessories supplied The number in the U.S.A.
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... Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards can be used with this Instruction Manual. 1 Open the memory card cover. 2 Insert "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or an SD memory card. • Insert the memory card until it clicks as...
... Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards can be used with this Instruction Manual. 1 Open the memory card cover. 2 Insert "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or an SD memory card. • Insert the memory card until it clicks as...
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... z 125 5.6 0 Indication AF area (73) Shooting area for aspect ratio 16:9 (108) Indication Flash compensation (80) Flash charging (75) Wireless flash (78) High-speed sync* Manual focus (74) Focus Shutter speed (63) Aperture (61) EV scale (66, 92) "Shooting unavailable" warning (89) Camera shake warning (46) SteadyShot scale (46) Aspect ratio...
... z 125 5.6 0 Indication AF area (73) Shooting area for aspect ratio 16:9 (108) Indication Flash compensation (80) Flash charging (75) Wireless flash (78) High-speed sync* Manual focus (74) Focus Shutter speed (63) Aperture (61) EV scale (66, 92) "Shooting unavailable" warning (89) Camera shake warning (46) SteadyShot scale (46) Aspect ratio...
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In this Instruction Manual, the process of selecting a function with the control button from the menu list. Example: When the Fn button is as follows: Example: Fn button t [White ...
In this Instruction Manual, the process of selecting a function with the control button from the menu list. Example: When the Fn button is as follows: Example: Fn button t [White ...
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Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure) This mode is suitable for z Shooting with [Ctrl dial setup] (page 113). button Shutter speed Aperture (F-number) 65 Shooting images 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 select the item the control dial adjusts (shutter speed or aperture) with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture.
Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure) This mode is suitable for z Shooting with [Ctrl dial setup] (page 113). button Shutter speed Aperture (F-number) 65 Shooting images 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 select the item the control dial adjusts (shutter speed or aperture) with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture.
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In M mode, the ISO setting [AUTO] is set. • Toward +: Images become darker. : Metered Manual Exposure value Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in M mode You can confirm the exposure value on the EV scale on ... the difference becomes greater. However, the flash range differs according to (Fill-flash) when you shoot with the flash (page 75). The EV scale in manual exposure mode. • When the mode dial is set to M, the ISO setting [AUTO] is beyond the range of the viewfinder. The b B arrow appears if...
In M mode, the ISO setting [AUTO] is set. • Toward +: Images become darker. : Metered Manual Exposure value Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in M mode You can confirm the exposure value on the EV scale on ... the difference becomes greater. However, the flash range differs according to (Fill-flash) when you shoot with the flash (page 75). The EV scale in manual exposure mode. • When the mode dial is set to M, the ISO setting [AUTO] is beyond the range of the viewfinder. The b B arrow appears if...
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... press and hold the shutter button for the same amount of the shooting. Shooting techniques • Use a tripod. • Set the focus to infinity in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks, etc. • Use the wireless Remote Commander (sold separately) (page 93). 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the...
... press and hold the shutter button for the same amount of the shooting. Shooting techniques • Use a tripod. • Set the focus to infinity in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks, etc. • Use the wireless Remote Commander (sold separately) (page 93). 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the...
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... switch switch on the camera to AF.) The lens is not Camera equipped with a focus mode switch To switch to auto focus To switch to manual focus Set the focus mode Set the focus mode switch on the lens to switch on the lens, the method for adjusting the focus: autofocus... and manual focus. Depending on the lens to AF. The subject inside the focus area comes into the viewfinder. to AF. 3 Look into focus automatically (Eye-Start...
... switch switch on the camera to AF.) The lens is not Camera equipped with a focus mode switch To switch to auto focus To switch to manual focus Set the focus mode Set the focus mode switch on the lens to switch on the lens, the method for adjusting the focus: autofocus... and manual focus. Depending on the lens to AF. The subject inside the focus area comes into the viewfinder. to AF. 3 Look into focus automatically (Eye-Start...
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... the shutter. Subjects that is hard to focus on the following a moving subject. In such cases, use the focus lock shooting feature (page 71) or manual focus (page 74). • A subject that may require special focusing Using the autofocus, it is low in contrast, such as the sun, the body of...
... the shutter. Subjects that is hard to focus on the following a moving subject. In such cases, use the focus lock shooting feature (page 71) or manual focus (page 74). • A subject that may require special focusing Using the autofocus, it is low in contrast, such as the sun, the body of...
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... mode, the z indicator lights up in the viewfinder is not achieved if the diopter is not adjusted properly (page 24). • The direct manual focus function is not available on the camera to MF. 3 Rotate the focusing ring of the lens to get the proper focus in autofocus mode..., you can be smooth. • The correct focus in the viewfinder when the focus is confirmed. Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus) When it is difficult to achieve a sharp focus. Focusing ring Notes • In the case of a subject that is selected with the focus...
... mode, the z indicator lights up in the viewfinder is not achieved if the diopter is not adjusted properly (page 24). • The direct manual focus function is not available on the camera to MF. 3 Rotate the focusing ring of the lens to get the proper focus in autofocus mode..., you can be smooth. • The correct focus in the viewfinder when the focus is confirmed. Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus) When it is difficult to achieve a sharp focus. Focusing ring Notes • In the case of a subject that is selected with the focus...
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... the button again. Each time you play back the image on a TV or a computer, the image will be displayed in the portrait position even if [Manual rotate] is displayed on the LCD monitor. 1 Press the button. 2 Select an image with b/B on the control button. Using the viewing function Playing back images...
... the button again. Each time you play back the image on a TV or a computer, the image will be displayed in the portrait position even if [Manual rotate] is displayed on the LCD monitor. 1 Press the button. 2 Select an image with b/B on the control button. Using the viewing function Playing back images...
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Changing the functions of the control dial Changing the function of the control dial When the recording mode is convenient if you can set the camera so that the adjustable item (the shutter speed or the aperture value) can be selected using only the control dial. MENU button t 1 t [Ctrl dial setup] t Select the desired setting 113 Changing your setup It is M (Manual exposure), you select the most commonly-used item when adjusting the exposure.
Changing the functions of the control dial Changing the function of the control dial When the recording mode is convenient if you can set the camera so that the adjustable item (the shutter speed or the aperture value) can be selected using only the control dial. MENU button t 1 t [Ctrl dial setup] t Select the desired setting 113 Changing your setup It is M (Manual exposure), you select the most commonly-used item when adjusting the exposure.
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Setting the LCD monitor Setting the brightness of the LCD monitor manually MENU button t 1 t [LCD brightness] t Select the desired setting Setting the displayed time of the image right after shooting (Auto review) You can change the displayed time. MENU button t 1 t [Auto review] t Select the desired setting Note • In auto review, the image will not be displayed in the vertical position even if [PlaybackDisplay] is set to [Auto rotate] (page 94). 116 You can check the recorded image on the LCD monitor right after the shooting.
Setting the LCD monitor Setting the brightness of the LCD monitor manually MENU button t 1 t [LCD brightness] t Select the desired setting Setting the displayed time of the image right after shooting (Auto review) You can change the displayed time. MENU button t 1 t [Auto review] t Select the desired setting Note • In auto review, the image will not be displayed in the vertical position even if [PlaybackDisplay] is set to [Auto rotate] (page 94). 116 You can check the recorded image on the LCD monitor right after the shooting.
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... Core, MMX, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. • Adobe is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers....Sony Corporation. • "PhotoTV HD" 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 all cases in this manual...
... Core, MMX, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. • Adobe is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers....Sony Corporation. • "PhotoTV HD" 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 all cases in this manual...
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...; If the subject is equipped with the lens, set to [On] (page 71). • Press the shutter button halfway down. Use the focus-lock or manual focus function (pages 71, 74). This is turned on (page 112). • The subject may take longer than usual to recharge. • The flash has... been fired in succession in the image. The image is out of the lens. • You are shooting in manual focus mode, set the flash mode to AF. • Ambient light is too close. Check the minimum focal distance of focus. • The subject is...
...; If the subject is equipped with the lens, set to [On] (page 71). • Press the shutter button halfway down. Use the focus-lock or manual focus function (pages 71, 74). This is turned on (page 112). • The subject may take longer than usual to recharge. • The flash has... been fired in succession in the image. The image is out of the lens. • You are shooting in manual focus mode, set the flash mode to AF. • Ambient light is too close. Check the minimum focal distance of focus. • The subject is...