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Printed on a computer Printing images Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Instruction Manual DSLR-A300/A350 © 2008 Sony Corporation 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. Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
Printed on a computer Printing images Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Instruction Manual DSLR-A300/A350 © 2008 Sony Corporation 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. Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
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...within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. DSLR-A300/A350 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to the presence of electric shock to these numbers whenever ...you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located...
...within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. DSLR-A300/A350 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to the presence of electric shock to these numbers whenever ...you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located...
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...SONY (7669) The number below is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http:// www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. This Class B digital...related matters only. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A300 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Battery pack This device complies with... recyclable. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A350 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For Customers in the U.S.A. For Customers...
...SONY (7669) The number below is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http:// www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. This Class B digital...related matters only. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A300 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Battery pack This device complies with... recyclable. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A350 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For Customers in the U.S.A. For Customers...
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The number of images that can be recorded on the LCD monitor. Preparing the camera Checking the number of recordable images Once you insert a memory card into the camera and set the POWER switch to ON, the number of images that can be recorded (should you continue to shoot...can be recorded on a memory card The table shows the approximate number of recordable images (Units: Images) Image size: L 14M (DSLR-A350)/L 10M (DSLR-A300) Aspect ratio: 3:2* DSLR-A350 Size Capacity 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB Standard 275 552 1106 2206 Fine 197 396 795 1585 RAW & JPEG 36 73 147 295 RAW 44...
The number of images that can be recorded on the LCD monitor. Preparing the camera Checking the number of recordable images Once you insert a memory card into the camera and set the POWER switch to ON, the number of images that can be recorded (should you continue to shoot...can be recorded on a memory card The table shows the approximate number of recordable images (Units: Images) Image size: L 14M (DSLR-A350)/L 10M (DSLR-A300) Aspect ratio: 3:2* DSLR-A350 Size Capacity 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB Standard 275 552 1106 2206 Fine 197 396 795 1585 RAW & JPEG 36 73 147 295 RAW 44...
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...• The measurement method is based on the conditions of images recordable may differ. 30 Live view mode Viewfinder mode DSLR-A350 Approx. 410 images Approx. 730 images DSLR-A300 Approx. 410 images Approx. 730 images • The number is as that of images that can be recorded is ...full capacity and in the table above. The number of images that can record more images than those indicated depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • When using a battery pack The approximate number of the [3:2] aspect ratio. However, if it is set to...
...• The measurement method is based on the conditions of images recordable may differ. 30 Live view mode Viewfinder mode DSLR-A350 Approx. 410 images Approx. 730 images DSLR-A300 Approx. 410 images Approx. 730 images • The number is as that of images that can be recorded is ...full capacity and in the table above. The number of images that can record more images than those indicated depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • When using a battery pack The approximate number of the [3:2] aspect ratio. However, if it is set to...
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M: 3264 × 2176 pixels (DSLR-A350)/ 2768 × 1840 pixels (DSLR-A300) S: 2416 × 1600 pixels (DSLR-A350)/ 2032 × 1360 pixels (DSLR-A300) Notes • When the LIVE VIEW/OVF switch is set to "OVF," the smart teleconverter is unavailable. • When the smart teleconverter is available (... to the center of the image size selected in the image size selected here is different from that of an image using the smart teleconverter (Digital zoom) and record the image. 1 Set the LIVE VIEW/OVF switch to "LIVE VIEW." Using the shooting function 2 Press the button. • Each time...
M: 3264 × 2176 pixels (DSLR-A350)/ 2768 × 1840 pixels (DSLR-A300) S: 2416 × 1600 pixels (DSLR-A350)/ 2032 × 1360 pixels (DSLR-A300) Notes • When the LIVE VIEW/OVF switch is set to "OVF," the smart teleconverter is unavailable. • When the smart teleconverter is available (... to the center of the image size selected in the image size selected here is different from that of an image using the smart teleconverter (Digital zoom) and record the image. 1 Set the LIVE VIEW/OVF switch to "LIVE VIEW." Using the shooting function 2 Press the button. • Each time...
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Using the shooting function Selecting the drive mode This camera has five drive modes, such as single-shot advanced, continuous advanced. DSLR-A350 DSLR-A300 Live view mode Maximum 2 images per Maximum 2 images per second second Viewfinder mode Maximum 2.5 images per Maximum 3 images per second second * Our measurement conditions. Fine/...
Using the shooting function Selecting the drive mode This camera has five drive modes, such as single-shot advanced, continuous advanced. DSLR-A350 DSLR-A300 Live view mode Maximum 2 images per Maximum 2 images per second second Viewfinder mode Maximum 2.5 images per Maximum 3 images per second second * Our measurement conditions. Fine/...
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Image size L M S Scaling range DSLR-A350 Approx. ×1.1 - ×14 Approx. ×1.1 - ×11 Approx. ×1.1 - ×7.2 DSLR-A300 Approx. ×1.1 - ×12 Approx. ×1.1 - ×9.1 Approx. ×1.1 - ×6.1 Switching to the index screen. Scaling range The scaling range is enlarged. • Press the ... repeatedly to select the desired screen format. • The screen changes in the following order: 9 images t 25 images t 4 images DISP button To return to the single-image screen Press the button or the center of the controller.
Image size L M S Scaling range DSLR-A350 Approx. ×1.1 - ×14 Approx. ×1.1 - ×11 Approx. ×1.1 - ×7.2 DSLR-A300 Approx. ×1.1 - ×12 Approx. ×1.1 - ×9.1 Approx. ×1.1 - ×6.1 Switching to the index screen. Scaling range The scaling range is enlarged. • Press the ... repeatedly to select the desired screen format. • The screen changes in the following order: 9 images t 25 images t 4 images DISP button To return to the single-image screen Press the button or the center of the controller.
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... Image size MENU button t 1 t [Image size] t Select the desired size [Aspect ratio]: [3:2] DSLR-A350 L:14M M:7.7M S:3.5M 4592 × 3056 pixels 3408 × 2272 pixels 2288 × 1520 pixels DSLR-A300 L:10M M:5.6M S:2.5M 3872 × 2592 pixels 2896 × 1936 pixels 1920 × 1280 pixels... [Aspect ratio]: [16:9] DSLR-A350 L:12M M:6.5M S:2.9M 4592 × 2576 pixels 3408 × 1920 pixels 2288 × 1280 pixels DSLR-A300 L:8.4M M:4.7M S:2.1M 3872 × 2176 pixels 2896 × 1632 pixels 1920 × 1088 ...
... Image size MENU button t 1 t [Image size] t Select the desired size [Aspect ratio]: [3:2] DSLR-A350 L:14M M:7.7M S:3.5M 4592 × 3056 pixels 3408 × 2272 pixels 2288 × 1520 pixels DSLR-A300 L:10M M:5.6M S:2.5M 3872 × 2592 pixels 2896 × 1936 pixels 1920 × 1280 pixels... [Aspect ratio]: [16:9] DSLR-A350 L:12M M:6.5M S:2.9M 4592 × 2576 pixels 3408 × 1920 pixels 2288 × 1280 pixels DSLR-A300 L:8.4M M:4.7M S:2.1M 3872 × 2176 pixels 2896 × 1632 pixels 1920 × 1088 ...
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... mode dial is open or not) ADI flash ±0.0 AF Auto On On 124 AWB (Auto white balance) 5500K, Color filter 0 5500K AUTO L:14M (DSLR-A350)/ L:10M (DSLR-A300) 3:2 Fine Standard Standard Fill-flash (differs based on whether the built-in flash is set to be reset are as follows. Items Exposure compensation (85... control (88) Flash compens. (88) Priority setup (119) AF illuminator (80) Long exp.NR (118) High ISO NR (118) Reset to ±0.0 Multi segment AF-A Single-shot adv.
... mode dial is open or not) ADI flash ±0.0 AF Auto On On 124 AWB (Auto white balance) 5500K, Color filter 0 5500K AUTO L:14M (DSLR-A350)/ L:10M (DSLR-A300) 3:2 Fine Standard Standard Fill-flash (differs based on whether the built-in flash is set to be reset are as follows. Items Exposure compensation (85... control (88) Flash compens. (88) Priority setup (119) AF illuminator (80) Long exp.NR (118) High ISO NR (118) Reset to ±0.0 Multi segment AF-A Single-shot adv.
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... to be reset are as follows. AWB (Auto white balance) 5500K, Color filter 0 5500K AUTO Single-image screen (with recording data) L:14M (DSLR-A350)/ L:10M (DSLR-A300) 3:2 Fine Standard Standard Fill-flash (differs based on whether the built-in flash is open or not...) ADI flash ±0.0 AF Auto On On Changing your setup 125 MENU button t 3 t [Reset default] t [OK] The items to ±0.0 Multi segment AF-A Enlarged display Single-shot adv. Resetting the main functions of the camera...
... to be reset are as follows. AWB (Auto white balance) 5500K, Color filter 0 5500K AUTO Single-image screen (with recording data) L:14M (DSLR-A350)/ L:10M (DSLR-A300) 3:2 Fine Standard Standard Fill-flash (differs based on whether the built-in flash is open or not...) ADI flash ±0.0 AF Auto On On Changing your setup 125 MENU button t 3 t [Reset default] t [OK] The items to ±0.0 Multi segment AF-A Enlarged display Single-shot adv. Resetting the main functions of the camera...
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Others Specifications Camera [System] Camera Type Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera with built-in flash and interchangeable lenses Lens All of α Lens [Image sensor] Total pixel number of camera DSLR-A350 Approx. 14 900 000 pixels DSLR-A300 Approx. 10 800 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera DSLR-A350 Approx. 14 200 000 pixels DSLR-A300 Approx. 10 200 000 pixels Image format DSLR-A350 23.5×15.7 mm (APS...
Others Specifications Camera [System] Camera Type Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera with built-in flash and interchangeable lenses Lens All of α Lens [Image sensor] Total pixel number of camera DSLR-A350 Approx. 14 900 000 pixels DSLR-A300 Approx. 10 800 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera DSLR-A350 Approx. 14 200 000 pixels DSLR-A300 Approx. 10 200 000 pixels Image format DSLR-A350 23.5×15.7 mm (APS...