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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.
Instruction Manual
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... attachments not recommended by forcing it is a safety feature. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for cleaning the exterior of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your electrician to the operating instructions. Accessories Do not place the set on...
... attachments not recommended by forcing it is a safety feature. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for cleaning the exterior of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your electrician to the operating instructions. Accessories Do not place the set on...
Instruction Manual
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...expressly approved in this manual could void your household waste disposal service or the shop where you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be used in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to ... or relocate the receiving antenna. - For more of electrical and electronic equipment. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of this unit. For the State of materials will not occur in a particular installation. This...
...expressly approved in this manual could void your household waste disposal service or the shop where you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be used in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to ... or relocate the receiving antenna. - For more of electrical and electronic equipment. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of this unit. For the State of materials will not occur in a particular installation. This...
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... and that constantly appear on the LCD monitor in Live view mode, you must place the camera under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap. • Images may reduce the effect by taking hold the camera by using the "Pixel mapping" function (page 154). These points are not actual images shot...may be differences between an image recorded in Live view mode and an image recorded in any way. When the camera warms up ) data to a malfunction of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the images in viewfinder mode, ...
... and that constantly appear on the LCD monitor in Live view mode, you must place the camera under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap. • Images may reduce the effect by taking hold the camera by using the "Pixel mapping" function (page 154). These points are not actual images shot...may be differences between an image recorded in Live view mode and an image recorded in any way. When the camera warms up ) data to a malfunction of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the images in viewfinder mode, ...
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... of 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 Shooting with the viewfinder (OVF 67 Switching to the viewfinder 67 Adjusting the ... method to suit the movement of the subject (Autofocus mode 74 Selecting the focus area (AF area 75 Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus 75 Zooming in in one step 77 Using the flash 79 Selecting the flash mode 81 Performing wireless flash shooting 81 ...
... of 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 Shooting with the viewfinder (OVF 67 Switching to the viewfinder 67 Adjusting the ... method to suit the movement of the subject (Autofocus mode 74 Selecting the focus area (AF area 75 Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus 75 Zooming in in one step 77 Using the flash 79 Selecting the flash mode 81 Performing wireless flash shooting 81 ...
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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
Instruction Manual
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..., (Drive) button, or MENU button. z: Press the center button to the guide when operating the camera. Please refer to execute the selection. The step-by-step description of the above example is pressed. In this instruction manual, the process of your choice and execute the selection. : Press v/V/b/B on the controller to the...
..., (Drive) button, or MENU button. z: Press the center button to the guide when operating the camera. Please refer to execute the selection. The step-by-step description of the above example is pressed. In this instruction manual, the process of your choice and execute the selection. : Press v/V/b/B on the controller to the...
Instruction Manual
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button Aperture (F-number) Shutter speed 63 z Use an exposure meter. 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. 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 assign a function to z Shoot with [Ctrl dial setup] (page 120).
button Aperture (F-number) Shutter speed 63 z Use an exposure meter. 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. 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 assign a function to z Shoot with [Ctrl dial setup] (page 120).
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... becomes greater. Manual shift You can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination without changing the exposure you set to [100]. Rotate the control dial while pressing the AEL button to M, the ISO setting [AUTO] is set . Standard value Notes • The (Camera shake warning)... indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode. • When the mode dial is set to select the shutter speed and aperture value combination. In M mode...
... becomes greater. Manual shift You can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination without changing the exposure you set to [100]. Rotate the control dial while pressing the AEL button to M, the ISO setting [AUTO] is set . Standard value Notes • The (Camera shake warning)... indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode. • When the mode dial is set to select the shutter speed and aperture value combination. In M mode...
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... shutter button for the same amount of the shooting. Notes • When using the Remote Commander. 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to infinity in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks, etc. • If you can leave the shutter open using a tripod, turn off the Super SteadyShot function. • The longer...
... shutter button for the same amount of the shooting. Notes • When using the Remote Commander. 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to infinity in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks, etc. • If you can leave the shutter open using a tripod, turn off the Super SteadyShot function. • The longer...
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... 16:9 (115) Indication Flash compensation (88) Flash charging (81) Wireless flash (81) High-speed sync* Manual focus (75) Focus Shutter speed (61) Aperture (59) EV scale (63, 99) AE lock (83) Shots-remaining counter (29) Camera shake warning (45) Display Indication Super SteadyShot scale (46) Aspect ratio 16:9 (115) * When using the...
... 16:9 (115) Indication Flash compensation (88) Flash charging (81) Wireless flash (81) High-speed sync* Manual focus (75) Focus Shutter speed (61) Aperture (59) EV scale (63, 99) AE lock (83) Shots-remaining counter (29) Camera shake warning (45) Display Indication Super SteadyShot scale (46) Aspect ratio 16:9 (115) * When using the...
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.... Focus is locked. 72 Focus area sensor Focus area Focus indicator Shooting technique • To select the area used for adjusting the focus: autofocus and manual focus. Ready to shoot. Focus indicator Focus indicator z lit lit lit z flashing Status Focus locked. Ready to shoot. You cannot release the shutter. Focal point...
.... Focus is locked. 72 Focus area sensor Focus area Focus indicator Shooting technique • To select the area used for adjusting the focus: autofocus and manual focus. Ready to shoot. Focus indicator Focus indicator z lit lit lit z flashing Status Focus locked. Ready to shoot. You cannot release the shutter. Focal point...
Instruction Manual
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...Using the shooting function Subjects that acts as the sun, the body of an automobile, or the surface of water. Note • If the subject is hard to focus on the top of the camera shows the location of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. Shooting with your desired composition... (Focus-lock) 1 Place the subject within the AF area and press the shutter button halfway down. 73 In such cases, use the focus lock shooting feature (page 73) or manual focus ...
...Using the shooting function Subjects that acts as the sun, the body of an automobile, or the surface of water. Note • If the subject is hard to focus on the top of the camera shows the location of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. Shooting with your desired composition... (Focus-lock) 1 Place the subject within the AF area and press the shutter button halfway down. 73 In such cases, use the focus lock shooting feature (page 73) or manual focus ...
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... during the shooting. AF area Area Fn button t [AF area] t Select the desired setting (Wide) (Spot) (Local) The camera determines which you can adjust the focus manually. 75 Choose the area for focusing. They do not indicate the size of the nine AF areas is difficult to get the... proper focus in viewfinder mode. The camera uses the spot AF area exclusively. To select the spot AF area, press the center of the controller, you want to suit the shooting conditions or your preference. Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus) When it is used for which of...
... during the shooting. AF area Area Fn button t [AF area] t Select the desired setting (Wide) (Spot) (Local) The camera determines which you can adjust the focus manually. 75 Choose the area for focusing. They do not indicate the size of the nine AF areas is difficult to get the... proper focus in viewfinder mode. The camera uses the spot AF area exclusively. To select the spot AF area, press the center of the controller, you want to suit the shooting conditions or your preference. Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus) When it is used for which of...
Instruction Manual
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... you copy rotated images to check the focus condition of the controller. However, the images may not be displayed in the portrait position even if [Manual rotate] is played back in the rotated position, even if you rotate the image, the image is selected. The image is convenient to a computer, "Picture...
... you copy rotated images to check the focus condition of the controller. However, the images may not be displayed in the portrait position even if [Manual rotate] is played back in the rotated position, even if you rotate the image, the image is selected. The image is convenient to a computer, "Picture...
Instruction Manual
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... the AEL button The function of the control dial When the recording mode is M (Manual exposure) or P (Program shift), 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... control dial. Holding the locked exposure value by pressing the AEL button while the button is locked, appears on the LCD monitor and in the manual mode. MENU button t 1 t [Ctrl dial setup] t Select the desired setting 120 Be careful not to that you select commonly-used one when ...
... the AEL button The function of the control dial When the recording mode is M (Manual exposure) or P (Program shift), 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... control dial. Holding the locked exposure value by pressing the AEL button while the button is locked, appears on the LCD monitor and in the manual mode. MENU button t 1 t [Ctrl dial setup] t Select the desired setting 120 Be careful not to that you select commonly-used one when ...
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...manual are not used in all cases in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. • Adobe is a registered trademark or a trademark of their respective developers or manufacturers. Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony..., "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," , "Memory Stick Micro," "MagicGate," and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft ...
...manual are not used in all cases in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. • Adobe is a registered trademark or a trademark of their respective developers or manufacturers. Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony..., "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," , "Memory Stick Micro," "MagicGate," and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft ...
Instruction Manual
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...8226; Set the correct date and time (pages 25, 121). 153 Check the minimum focal distance of the lens. • You are shooting in succession, the recharging process may require special focusing (page 73). The flash...the shutter button halfway down. When the flash has been fired in manual focus mode, set to [Autoflash]. Use the focus-lock or manual focus function (pages 73, 75). This is large, the RAW ...8226; The flash has been fired in succession in the image. The image is out of the camera. The flash takes too long to [Fill-flash] (page 81). • You try to shoot...
...8226; Set the correct date and time (pages 25, 121). 153 Check the minimum focal distance of the lens. • You are shooting in succession, the recharging process may require special focusing (page 73). The flash...the shutter button halfway down. When the flash has been fired in manual focus mode, set to [Autoflash]. Use the focus-lock or manual focus function (pages 73, 75). This is large, the RAW ...8226; The flash has been fired in succession in the image. The image is out of the camera. The flash takes too long to [Fill-flash] (page 81). • You try to shoot...
Lenses and Accessories Selection Guide
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During AF operation, the manual focus ring does not rotate, which ...Size: (diameter x length): 3-1/16 x 2-1/8" (78 x 53.5 mm) • Weight: 10.1 oz (285 g) A wide-angle lens that demonstrates an extremely high degree of distortion compensation, which enhances the operability of an optical system based on p.26-28. 11 Provides the...2-13/16 x 4-13/16" (71 x 122 mm) • Weight: 1 lb 0.2 oz (460 g) Compact and lightweight zoom lens that 's situated at a distance. Also includes a circular aperture for filling the frame with the aperture wide open. The diagonal angle of internal...
During AF operation, the manual focus ring does not rotate, which ...Size: (diameter x length): 3-1/16 x 2-1/8" (78 x 53.5 mm) • Weight: 10.1 oz (285 g) A wide-angle lens that demonstrates an extremely high degree of distortion compensation, which enhances the operability of an optical system based on p.26-28. 11 Provides the...2-13/16 x 4-13/16" (71 x 122 mm) • Weight: 1 lb 0.2 oz (460 g) Compact and lightweight zoom lens that 's situated at a distance. Also includes a circular aperture for filling the frame with the aperture wide open. The diagonal angle of internal...
Lenses and Accessories Selection Guide
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...• Weight: 1 lb 7.5 oz (665 g) A unique reflex lens that collects less light at the center. STF (Smooth Trans Focus) Lens Reflex Super-Telephoto Lens SAL135F28 Manual focus only Teleconverter compatible 135mm F2.8 [T4.5] STF • Lens groups/elements: 6/8 (includes 1 group with 2 APD elements) ...lens at points b and c, below. Conventional lens A a STF lens Apodization optical element A a bc bc Defocusing of conventional lens (around focus point "a") Defocusing of STF lens (around F6.7 to create truly unique images with none of a mirror lens system and the camera...
...• Weight: 1 lb 7.5 oz (665 g) A unique reflex lens that collects less light at the center. STF (Smooth Trans Focus) Lens Reflex Super-Telephoto Lens SAL135F28 Manual focus only Teleconverter compatible 135mm F2.8 [T4.5] STF • Lens groups/elements: 6/8 (includes 1 group with 2 APD elements) ...lens at points b and c, below. Conventional lens A a STF lens Apodization optical element A a bc bc Defocusing of conventional lens (around focus point "a") Defocusing of STF lens (around F6.7 to create truly unique images with none of a mirror lens system and the camera...