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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. Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
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...Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Address:16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. CAUTION You are recyclable. This Class B digital...Lithium-Ion batteries are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your used battery pack promptly described the instructions. • Keep the ... charger, immediately shut off the power by Sony. • Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to the wall outlet (wall socket). Regulatory ...
...Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Address:16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. CAUTION You are recyclable. This Class B digital...Lithium-Ion batteries are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your used battery pack promptly described the instructions. • Keep the ... charger, immediately shut off the power by Sony. • Dispose of used rechargeable batteries to the wall outlet (wall socket). Regulatory ...
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...fully charged battery pack. On the data specifications described in this Instruction Manual The data on performance and specifications is focused on a nearby object, it may be copyrighted. When you must place the camera under the following conditions, except as examples of 25ºC (77...°F), and using this manual The photographs used as described in a cold location. These points are operational for effective...
...fully charged battery pack. On the data specifications described in this Instruction Manual The data on performance and specifications is focused on a nearby object, it may be copyrighted. When you must place the camera under the following conditions, except as examples of 25ºC (77...°F), and using this manual The photographs used as described in a cold location. These points are operational for effective...
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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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... in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. • 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 and Canada) • Rechargeable battery pack NPFH50 (1) •...
... in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. • 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 and Canada) • Rechargeable battery pack NPFH50 (1) •...
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... Face side ("Memory Stick PRO Duo") Terminal part 3 Select the type of memory card you want to as the "SD memory card" in 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... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and the SD memory card and SDHC memory card are referred to as illustrated. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camera. The "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are referred to use using the memory card switch. 20 Inserting a memory...
... Face side ("Memory Stick PRO Duo") Terminal part 3 Select the type of memory card you want to as the "SD memory card" in 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... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and the SD memory card and SDHC memory card are referred to as illustrated. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camera. The "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are referred to use using the memory card switch. 20 Inserting a memory...
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... 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 16:9 (108) * When using the HVL-F58AM/HVLF42AM Flash...
... 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 16:9 (108) * When using the HVL-F58AM/HVLF42AM Flash...
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... displayed at the bottom of the screen. To display the menu list, press the control button, Fn (Function) button, or MENU button. In this Instruction Manual, the process of your operation Selecting a function/setting You can select a function for shooting or playback from the menu list is pressed. From the menu... your choice and execute the selection. : Press v/V/b/B on the control button to move the cursor. z: Press the center button to the guide when operating the camera.
... displayed at the bottom of the screen. To display the menu list, press the control button, Fn (Function) button, or MENU button. In this Instruction Manual, the process of your operation Selecting a function/setting You can select a function for shooting or playback from the menu list is pressed. From the menu... your choice and execute the selection. : Press v/V/b/B on the control button to move the cursor. z: Press the center button to the guide when operating the camera.
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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 not available. The EV scale in manual exposure mode. • When the mode dial is set to M, the ISO setting [AUTO] is set to [100]. The b B arrow appears if the set exposure ... (Standard Display) Standard value Viewfinder Standard value 66 3 Shoot the image after the exposure 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 Standard Display or...
In M mode, the ISO setting [AUTO] is not available. The EV scale in manual exposure mode. • When the mode dial is set to M, the ISO setting [AUTO] is set to [100]. The b B arrow appears if the set exposure ... (Standard Display) Standard value Viewfinder Standard value 66 3 Shoot the image after the exposure 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 Standard Display or...
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... button for the same amount of the shooting. You do any further shooting during the reduction. 68 You cannot do not need to infinity in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks, etc. • Use the wireless Remote Commander (sold separately) (page 93).
... button for the same amount of the shooting. You do any further shooting during the reduction. 68 You cannot do not need to infinity in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks, etc. • Use the wireless Remote Commander (sold separately) (page 93).
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... focus mode 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...Selecting the focus method There are two methods for switching between the auto focus and manual focus is different. The type of lens The switch to be used The lens is Lens ...
... focus mode 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...Selecting the focus method There are two methods for switching between the auto focus and manual focus is different. The type of lens The switch to be used The lens is Lens ...
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... shutter. The shutter is confirmed. Focal point moves following subjects. Focus is locked. 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 not sufficient. 70 Focus area sensor Focus area Focus indicator...
... shutter. The shutter is confirmed. Focal point moves following subjects. Focus is locked. 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 not sufficient. 70 Focus area sensor Focus area Focus indicator...
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... 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 a subject that is selected with the focus mode switch, set the focus mode switch... on this camera. 74 Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus) When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can be smooth. • The correct focus in ...
... 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 a subject that is selected with the focus mode switch, set the focus mode switch... on this camera. 74 Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus) When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can be smooth. • The correct focus in ...
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... follows. With recording data Histogram display Without recording data To select the orientation when playing back an image recorded 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. button To return to the shooting mode...
... follows. With recording data Histogram display Without recording data To select the orientation when playing back an image recorded 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. button To return to the shooting mode...
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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. It is M (Manual exposure), you select the most commonly-used item when adjusting the exposure. MENU button t 1 t [Ctrl dial setup] t Select the desired setting 113 Changing your setup
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. It is M (Manual exposure), you select the most commonly-used item when adjusting the exposure. MENU button t 1 t [Ctrl dial setup] t Select the desired setting 113 Changing your setup
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You can check the recorded image on the LCD monitor right after shooting (Auto review) You can change the displayed time. 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 the shooting. 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 shooting (Auto review) You can change the displayed time. 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 the shooting. 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
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...• Intel, Intel 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 Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or...Optimizer Advanced uses technology provided by Apical Limited. • In addition, system and product names used in all cases in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. • HDMI...
...• Intel, Intel 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 Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or...Optimizer Advanced uses technology provided by Apical Limited. • In addition, system and product names used in all cases in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. • HDMI...
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... reach), the pictures will be dark because the flash light does not reach the subject. Use the focus-lock or manual focus function (pages 71, 74). The image is out of the camera. This is large, the RAW mode shooting may require special focusing (page 70). When the flash has been fired...; Set [Eye-Start AF] to [Autoflash]. • The subject may take longer than usual to recharge. • The flash has been fired in succession in manual focus mode, set the focus mode lever to AF (autofocus) (page 69). • When the focus mode switch is equipped with the lens, set it...
... reach), the pictures will be dark because the flash light does not reach the subject. Use the focus-lock or manual focus function (pages 71, 74). The image is out of the camera. This is large, the RAW mode shooting may require special focusing (page 70). When the flash has been fired...; Set [Eye-Start AF] to [Autoflash]. • The subject may take longer than usual to recharge. • The flash has been fired in succession in manual focus mode, set the focus mode lever to AF (autofocus) (page 69). • When the focus mode switch is equipped with the lens, set it...