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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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... of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. When the camera warms up ) data to the provisions of the copyright laws. Notes on the LCD monitor and lens • The LCD monitor is manufactured using a fully charged battery pack. Warning on copyright Television... monitor may become temporarily dark. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as described in this Instruction Manual The data on the camera in a cold location. This is defined under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap. • Images may be copyrighted.
... of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. When the camera warms up ) data to the provisions of the copyright laws. Notes on the LCD monitor and lens • The LCD monitor is manufactured using a fully charged battery pack. Warning on copyright Television... monitor may become temporarily dark. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as described in this Instruction Manual The data on the camera in a cold location. This is defined under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap. • Images may be copyrighted.
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... the accessories supplied 11 Preparing the battery pack 12 Attaching a lens 18 Inserting a memory card 20 Preparing the camera 23 Using the accessories supplied 25 Checking the number of recordable images 27 Cleaning 29 Identifying parts and screen indicators 32 Front side ... Control button 42 The functions selected by the Fn (Function) button ... 43 The functions selected by the MENU button 43 Shooting an image without camera shake 45 Correct posture 45 Using the SteadyShot function 46 Using a tripod 47 / Shooting with the automatic setting 48 Shooting with a suitable setting ...
... the accessories supplied 11 Preparing the battery pack 12 Attaching a lens 18 Inserting a memory card 20 Preparing the camera 23 Using the accessories supplied 25 Checking the number of recordable images 27 Cleaning 29 Identifying parts and screen indicators 32 Front side ... Control button 42 The functions selected by the Fn (Function) button ... 43 The functions selected by the MENU button 43 Shooting an image without camera shake 45 Correct posture 45 Using the SteadyShot function 46 Using a tripod 47 / Shooting with the automatic setting 48 Shooting with a suitable setting ...
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... dust or debris from getting inside the camera. 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks on the lens and camera. 3 Turn the lens clockwise until it to the camera, purchase the Rear Lens Cap ALC-R55. • When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. • Do not use... force when attaching a lens. 18 When you store the lens without attaching it clicks ...
... dust or debris from getting inside the camera. 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks on the lens and camera. 3 Turn the lens clockwise until it to the camera, purchase the Rear Lens Cap ALC-R55. • When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. • Do not use... force when attaching a lens. 18 When you store the lens without attaching it clicks ...
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...image sensor Clean the image sensor using [Cleaning mode] in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it may appear on the image, depending on the image sensor. Preparing the camera To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in the (page 30). Setup menu 19 However,... when attaching/removing a lens. The camera is equipped with an anti-dust function to the camera. • Before you purchase the DT 18 - 55 mm F3.5 - 5.6 SAM Lens Kit, purchase the Rear Lens Cap ALC-R55 also. Lens release button Note on changing the lens When changing the lens, if dust or debris...
...image sensor Clean the image sensor using [Cleaning mode] in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it may appear on the image, depending on the image sensor. Preparing the camera To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in the (page 30). Setup menu 19 However,... when attaching/removing a lens. The camera is equipped with an anti-dust function to the camera. • Before you purchase the DT 18 - 55 mm F3.5 - 5.6 SAM Lens Kit, purchase the Rear Lens Cap ALC-R55 also. Lens release button Note on changing the lens When changing the lens, if dust or debris...
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... center to clean the inside of the camera. Turn the camera to the surface, wipe it using a commercially available blower. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with lens cleaning solution. In case of dust that... with a soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with a dry cloth. Do not spray lens cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface. • Do not touch the inside of the camera, such as they may affect the autofocus system, blow away dust using a commercially available blower...
... center to clean the inside of the camera. Turn the camera to the surface, wipe it using a commercially available blower. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with lens cleaning solution. In case of dust that... with a soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with a dry cloth. Do not spray lens cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface. • Do not touch the inside of the camera, such as they may affect the autofocus system, blow away dust using a commercially available blower...
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Stop cleaning immediately and turn the camera off . 31 Preparing the camera 5 Detach the lens (page 19). 6 Use the blower to prevent the dust from resettling in the camera. • When cleaning the image sensor, do not put the tip of the blower. Note • The camera starts beeping if the battery pack becomes low during...
Stop cleaning immediately and turn the camera off . 31 Preparing the camera 5 Detach the lens (page 19). 6 Use the blower to prevent the dust from resettling in the camera. • When cleaning the image sensor, do not put the tip of the blower. Note • The camera starts beeping if the battery pack becomes low during...
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Front side A Shutter button (48) B Power switch (23) C Control dial (62, 113) D Self-timer lamp (90) E Lens contacts* F Remote sensor G Mirror* H Mount I Built-in parentheses for details of operation. Before your operation Identifying parts and screen indicators See the pages in flash* (75) J Image sensor position mark (71) K Mode dial (48 - 68) L Lens release button (19) 32 M Focus mode switch (69, 74) * Do not directly touch these parts.
Front side A Shutter button (48) B Power switch (23) C Control dial (62, 113) D Self-timer lamp (90) E Lens contacts* F Remote sensor G Mirror* H Mount I Built-in parentheses for details of operation. Before your operation Identifying parts and screen indicators See the pages in flash* (75) J Image sensor position mark (71) K Mode dial (48 - 68) L Lens release button (19) 32 M Focus mode switch (69, 74) * Do not directly touch these parts.
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Point 2 Take a secure stance with your knee. 45 To reduce camera shake, follow the instructions below. When shooting in a blurred image. Correct posture Stabilize your body. Point 3 Lightly tuck your elbows against your upper body and ... in a kneeling position, steady your upper body by placing your elbow on your feet shoulder-width apart. Shooting images Shooting images Shooting an image without camera shake "Camera shake" refers to unwanted movement of the camera, and the other hand supports the lens. Point 1 One hand holds the grip of the...
Point 2 Take a secure stance with your knee. 45 To reduce camera shake, follow the instructions below. When shooting in a blurred image. Correct posture Stabilize your body. Point 3 Lightly tuck your elbows against your upper body and ... in a kneeling position, steady your upper body by placing your elbow on your feet shoulder-width apart. Shooting images Shooting images Shooting an image without camera shake "Camera shake" refers to unwanted movement of the camera, and the other hand supports the lens. Point 1 One hand holds the grip of the...
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Note • When using a tripod, deactivate the SteadyShot function because there is a potential for malfunction of the SteadyShot function (page 46). 47 Shooting images Using a tripod In the following cases, we recommend that you mount the camera on a tripod. • Shooting without a flash under dark conditions. • Shooting with slow shutter speeds, which are typically used in night-time shooting. • Shooting a close subject, such as in macro shooting. • Shooting with a telescopic lens.
Note • When using a tripod, deactivate the SteadyShot function because there is a potential for malfunction of the SteadyShot function (page 46). 47 Shooting images Using a tripod In the following cases, we recommend that you mount the camera on a tripod. • Shooting without a flash under dark conditions. • Shooting with slow shutter speeds, which are typically used in night-time shooting. • Shooting a close subject, such as in macro shooting. • Shooting with a telescopic lens.
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Focus indicator (SteadyShot scale) indicator 49 4 When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring, then decide on your shot. 5 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. Zoom ring Shooting images 6 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot. • Pressing the shutter button after the (SteadyShot scale) indicator becomes low makes the SteadyShot function more effective. When the focus is confirmed, z or (Focus indicator) lights up (page 70).
Focus indicator (SteadyShot scale) indicator 49 4 When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring, then decide on your shot. 5 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. Zoom ring Shooting images 6 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot. • Pressing the shutter button after the (SteadyShot scale) indicator becomes low makes the SteadyShot function more effective. When the focus is confirmed, z or (Focus indicator) lights up (page 70).
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Taking portrait photos This mode is closer to the lens. • Use the lens hood (sold separately) to shoot backlit subjects. • Use the red-eye reduction function if the eyes of your subject turn red from the flash (... the flash mode to (Flash Off) when you shoot without the flash (page 75). 52 Shooting techniques • To blur the background more, set the lens to (Portrait). z Expressing skin tones softly. Set the mode dial to the telephoto position. • You can shoot a vivid image by focusing on the eye...
Taking portrait photos This mode is closer to the lens. • Use the lens hood (sold separately) to shoot backlit subjects. • Use the red-eye reduction function if the eyes of your subject turn red from the flash (... the flash mode to (Flash Off) when you shoot without the flash (page 75). 52 Shooting techniques • To blur the background more, set the lens to (Portrait). z Expressing skin tones softly. Set the mode dial to the telephoto position. • You can shoot a vivid image by focusing on the eye...
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Shooting techniques • To accentuate the openness of scenery in sharp focus with the flash (page 75). 53 Set the mode dial to (Fill-flash) when you shoot with vivid colors. Shooting images Taking landscape photos This mode is suitable for z Shooting the entire range of the scenery, set the lens to wide angle. • Set the flash mode to (Landscape).
Shooting techniques • To accentuate the openness of scenery in sharp focus with the flash (page 75). 53 Set the mode dial to (Fill-flash) when you shoot with vivid colors. Shooting images Taking landscape photos This mode is suitable for z Shooting the entire range of the scenery, set the lens to wide angle. • Set the flash mode to (Landscape).
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Taking small-subject photos This mode is suitable for z Shooting close to the subject and shoot at the minimum distance of the lens. • You can shoot a closer subject using a macro lens (sold separately). • Set the flash mode to (Flash Off) when you shoot without the flash (page 75). 54 Use a tripod...
Taking small-subject photos This mode is suitable for z Shooting close to the subject and shoot at the minimum distance of the lens. • You can shoot a closer subject using a macro lens (sold separately). • Set the flash mode to (Flash Off) when you shoot without the flash (page 75). 54 Use a tripod...
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...photographic effects of movement and focus, but also determines the brightness of the image by controlling the amount of exposure (the amount of light the camera takes in), which the light passes) to some extent in order to adjust the exposure and enjoy various photo expressions by the use a fast... in front of and beyond the flower out of photographic expressions. Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode) With a single lens reflex camera, you can adjust the shutter speed (how long the shutter is open the aperture (the hole through which is the most important factor in ...
...photographic effects of movement and focus, but also determines the brightness of the image by controlling the amount of exposure (the amount of light the camera takes in), which the light passes) to some extent in order to adjust the exposure and enjoy various photo expressions by the use a fast... in front of and beyond the flower out of photographic expressions. Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode) With a single lens reflex camera, you can adjust the shutter speed (how long the shutter is open the aperture (the hole through which is the most important factor in ...
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... the shutter speed is slower, use a tripod. • To blur the background more, use a telephoto lens or a lens that the proper exposure is equipped with a smaller diaphragm (bright lens). • Set the flash mode to the aperture value. Check the recorded image and adjust the aperture. ...Larger F-number: The subject and its foreground and background are blurred. The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to obtain correct exposure. • When the camera judges ...
... the shutter speed is slower, use a tripod. • To blur the background more, use a telephoto lens or a lens that the proper exposure is equipped with a smaller diaphragm (bright lens). • Set the flash mode to the aperture value. Check the recorded image and adjust the aperture. ...Larger F-number: The subject and its foreground and background are blurred. The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to obtain correct exposure. • When the camera judges ...
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... 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 camera to AF.) The lens is not Camera equipped with the focus mode switch, set equipped with a the focus mode focus mode switch switch on the... two methods for switching between the auto focus and manual focus is different. Set the focus mode Set the focus mode switch on the camera switch on the lens, the method for adjusting the focus: autofocus and manual focus. The subject inside the focus area comes into the viewfinder. The type of...
... 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 camera to AF.) The lens is not Camera equipped with the focus mode switch, set equipped with a the focus mode focus mode switch switch on the... two methods for switching between the auto focus and manual focus is different. Set the focus mode Set the focus mode switch on the camera switch on the lens, the method for adjusting the focus: autofocus and manual focus. The subject inside the focus area comes into the viewfinder. The type of...
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Make sure you measure the exact distance between the subject and the camera. • When the focus mode switch on the camera is set to MF, the correct focus is not achieved, even if the focus mode switch on the lens is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the image sensor*. Notes ...• If the subject is set the focus mode switch on the top of the camera shows the location of the attached lens, the focus cannot be activated. Shooting with your desired composition (Focus-lock) 1 Place the subject within the AF area and press ...
Make sure you measure the exact distance between the subject and the camera. • When the focus mode switch on the camera is set to MF, the correct focus is not achieved, even if the focus mode switch on the lens is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the image sensor*. Notes ...• If the subject is set the focus mode switch on the top of the camera shows the location of the attached lens, the focus cannot be activated. Shooting with your desired composition (Focus-lock) 1 Place the subject within the AF area and press ...
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...8226; In the case of a subject that can adjust the focus manually. 1 Set the focus mode switch on the lens to MF. 2 When the lens is not equipped with the control button is used , the area that is selected with the focus mode switch, set ...the focus mode switch 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... is not adjusted properly (page 24). • The direct manual focus function is not available on this camera. 74
...8226; In the case of a subject that can adjust the focus manually. 1 Set the focus mode switch on the lens to MF. 2 When the lens is not equipped with the control button is used , the area that is selected with the focus mode switch, set ...the focus mode switch 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... is not adjusted properly (page 24). • The direct manual focus function is not available on this camera. 74
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... using the flash, shoot the subject at a distance of a moving subject such as a moving bicycle or a walking person. Notes • Do not hold the camera by slowing the shutter speed. Fires every time you trigger the shutter. (Flash Off) (Autoflash) (Fill-flash) (Slow sync.) (Rear sync.) (Wireless) Does ...not fire even if it is dark or against light. Fires if it is off the camera and away from appearing on an image vary, depending on the lens. • When the exposure mode is completed everytime you can use slow sync to shoot a brighter image of the...
... using the flash, shoot the subject at a distance of a moving subject such as a moving bicycle or a walking person. Notes • Do not hold the camera by slowing the shutter speed. Fires every time you trigger the shutter. (Flash Off) (Autoflash) (Fill-flash) (Slow sync.) (Rear sync.) (Wireless) Does ...not fire even if it is dark or against light. Fires if it is off the camera and away from appearing on an image vary, depending on the lens. • When the exposure mode is completed everytime you can use slow sync to shoot a brighter image of the...