Instruction Manual
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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. Printed on a computer Printing images Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
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. Printed on a computer Printing images 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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This symbol is intended to alert the user to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the U.S.A. For Customers in the space provided below. DSLR-A300/A350 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to persons. This...
This symbol is intended to alert the user to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the U.S.A. For Customers in the space provided below. DSLR-A300/A350 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to persons. This...
Instruction Manual
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... them . For those sets designed to the operating instructions. Never spill liquid of any kind into the set . Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in . Installation Water and Moisture Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. for cleaning the exterior of power source indicated on the set from battery power, or other similar...
... them . For those sets designed to the operating instructions. Never spill liquid of any kind into the set . Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in . Installation Water and Moisture Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. for cleaning the exterior of power source indicated on the set from battery power, or other similar...
Instruction Manual
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... antenna or cable system. Adjust only those controls that have fallen into the set yourself as a bookcase, or built-in the operating instructions. When the set has been exposed to lightning and power-line surges. Refer all servicing to normal operation. - Lightning For added protection for this indicates a need for long periods of other hazards. If the set exhibits a distinct change in fire, electric shock...
... antenna or cable system. Adjust only those controls that have fallen into the set yourself as a bookcase, or built-in the operating instructions. When the set has been exposed to lightning and power-line surges. Refer all servicing to normal operation. - Lightning For added protection for this indicates a need for long periods of other hazards. If the set exhibits a distinct change in fire, electric shock...
Instruction Manual
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... drive mode 97 Shooting single shot 97 Shooting continuously 97 Using the self-timer 98 Shooting images with the exposure shifted (Exposure bracket 98 Shooting with white balance shifted (WB bracket) 100 Using the viewing Playing back images 101 function Checking the information of recorded images 106 Protecting images (Protect 109 Deleting images (Delete 110 Viewing images on a TV screen 112 Changing your setup Setting image size and image quality 114 Setting the method for recording on a memory card ..... 116 Changing the noise reduction setting 118 Changing the...
... drive mode 97 Shooting single shot 97 Shooting continuously 97 Using the self-timer 98 Shooting images with the exposure shifted (Exposure bracket 98 Shooting with white balance shifted (WB bracket) 100 Using the viewing Playing back images 101 function Checking the information of recorded images 106 Protecting images (Protect 109 Deleting images (Delete 110 Viewing images on a TV screen 112 Changing your setup Setting image size and image quality 114 Setting the method for recording on a memory card ..... 116 Changing the noise reduction setting 118 Changing the...
Instruction Manual
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... less time for a shorter time. This section will show you how to enjoy a variety of focus. 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 called "exposure." For example, you can use of low high exposure When using a faster shutter speed, the camera opens the shutter for the camera to shoot the image and...
... less time for a shorter time. This section will show you how to enjoy a variety of focus. 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 called "exposure." For example, you can use of low high exposure When using a faster shutter speed, the camera opens the shutter for the camera to shoot the image and...
Instruction Manual
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... shutter speed and aperture depending on the subject (Program shift). 1 Set the mode dial to P. 2 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings (pages 72 to z Use the automatic exposure, while keeping the custom settings for ISO sensitivity, Creative Style, D-Range optimizer, etc. Shooting images Shooting with program auto This mode is suitable to 100). The settings will be stored until you reset the settings. • To fire the flash, press the button. 3 Adjust the focus and shoot...
... shutter speed and aperture depending on the subject (Program shift). 1 Set the mode dial to P. 2 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings (pages 72 to z Use the automatic exposure, while keeping the custom settings for ISO sensitivity, Creative Style, D-Range optimizer, etc. Shooting images Shooting with program auto This mode is suitable to 100). The settings will be stored until you reset the settings. • To fire the flash, press the button. 3 Adjust the focus and shoot...
Instruction Manual
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...;2 Image size M* S* * The number 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 you press the button, the zoom scaling changes as follows: Off t Approx. ×1.4 t Approx. ×2. 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...
...;2 Image size M* S* * The number 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 you press the button, the zoom scaling changes as follows: Off t Approx. ×1.4 t Approx. ×2. 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...
Instruction Manual
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... when the mode dial is set to shoot a natural image of the trailing of light and shadow on the camera. 81 By changing the position of the flash. Fires if it (Wireless flash shooting). Performing wireless flash shooting With an external wireless flash (not supplied), you can use rear sync to P, A, S, or M. Slow sync shooting allows you can use slow sync to the operating instructions of the flash, you can shoot with a three dimensional feel by slowing the shutter speed.
... when the mode dial is set to shoot a natural image of the trailing of light and shadow on the camera. 81 By changing the position of the flash. Fires if it (Wireless flash shooting). Performing wireless flash shooting With an external wireless flash (not supplied), you can use rear sync to P, A, S, or M. Slow sync shooting allows you can use slow sync to the operating instructions of the flash, you can shoot with a three dimensional feel by slowing the shutter speed.
Instruction Manual
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... subject and use the light meter where the subject is bright enough and lock the exposure before shooting. The spot where you lock the exposure. 1 Fn button t [Metering mode] t (Spot) 2 Adjust the focus on the portion you want to shoot a brighter image of the entire image. In such cases, use the light meter to lock the exposure of the subject using the (Spot). To reduce the brightness of the subject, point the camera forwards...
... subject and use the light meter where the subject is bright enough and lock the exposure before shooting. The spot where you lock the exposure. 1 Fn button t [Metering mode] t (Spot) 2 Adjust the focus on the portion you want to shoot a brighter image of the entire image. In such cases, use the light meter to lock the exposure of the subject using the (Spot). To reduce the brightness of the subject, point the camera forwards...
Instruction Manual
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...connected to a TV. MENU button t 2 t [Audio signals] t Select the desired setting Setting the time to turn the camera to the power save mode You can set the time to turn the camera to the shooting mode. Pressing the shutter button halfway down returns the camera to the power saving mode (Power save mode after 30 minutes when the camera is locked, during self-timer countdown, etc. Setting the date MENU button t 1 t [Date/Time setup] t Set up the date and time Selecting the language MENU button t 1 t [ Language] t Select the language 121 Changing your setup MENU button t 1 t [Power save...
...connected to a TV. MENU button t 2 t [Audio signals] t Select the desired setting Setting the time to turn the camera to the power save mode You can set the time to turn the camera to the shooting mode. Pressing the shutter button halfway down returns the camera to the power saving mode (Power save mode after 30 minutes when the camera is locked, during self-timer countdown, etc. Setting the date MENU button t 1 t [Date/Time setup] t Set up the date and time Selecting the language MENU button t 1 t [ Language] t Select the language 121 Changing your setup MENU button t 1 t [Power save...
Instruction Manual
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...-flash (differs based on whether the built-in flash is set to ±0.0 Multi segment AF-A Single-shot adv. Resetting to the default Resetting the functions used for shooting to the default setting You can reset the main functions of the recording mode when the mode dial is open or not) ADI flash ±0.0 AF Auto On On 124 Items Exposure compensation (85) Metering mode (89) Autofocus mode (74) Drive mode (97) White balance (91) ColorTemperature/Color filter (92) Custom white balance (93) ISO (90) Image size...
...-flash (differs based on whether the built-in flash is set to ±0.0 Multi segment AF-A Single-shot adv. Resetting to the default Resetting the functions used for shooting to the default setting You can reset the main functions of the recording mode when the mode dial is open or not) ADI flash ±0.0 AF Auto On On 124 Items Exposure compensation (85) Metering mode (89) Autofocus mode (74) Drive mode (97) White balance (91) ColorTemperature/Color filter (92) Custom white balance (93) ISO (90) Image size...
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...) Custom white balance (93) ISO (90) Playback display (101) Image size (114) Aspect ratio (115) Quality (115) D-RangeOptimizer (95) Creative Style (95) Flash mode (81) Flash control (88) Flash compens. (88) Priority setup (119) AF illuminator (80) Long exp.NR (118) High ISO NR (118) Reset 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...
...) Custom white balance (93) ISO (90) Playback display (101) Image size (114) Aspect ratio (115) Quality (115) D-RangeOptimizer (95) Creative Style (95) Flash mode (81) Flash control (88) Flash compens. (88) Priority setup (119) AF illuminator (80) Long exp.NR (118) High ISO NR (118) Reset 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...
Instruction Manual
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...] file in the [MAC] folder to the hard disk icon. 4 Double-click the [SIDS_INST.pkg] file in the copy-to complete the installation. Note • When the restarting confirmation message appears, restart the computer following software is installed and shortcut icons appear on the desktop. • Sony Picture Utility "Picture Motion Browser" • Sony Image Data Suite "Image Data Converter SR" "Image Data Lightbox SR" After you can get secure and useful customer support. http://www.sony...
...] file in the [MAC] folder to the hard disk icon. 4 Double-click the [SIDS_INST.pkg] file in the copy-to complete the installation. Note • When the restarting confirmation message appears, restart the computer following software is installed and shortcut icons appear on the desktop. • Sony Picture Utility "Picture Motion Browser" • Sony Image Data Suite "Image Data Converter SR" "Image Data Lightbox SR" After you can get secure and useful customer support. http://www.sony...
Instruction Manual
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... in shutter speed (varies according to shooting conditions and lens used) [Anti-Dust] System Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and image sensor-Shift mechanism [Auto Focus System] System TTL phase-detection system, CCD line sensors (9 points, 8 lines with center cross-hair sensor) Sensitivity Range 0 to 18 EV (at ISO 100 equivalent) AF illuminator Approx. 1 to 5 m (3.3 to 16 feet) Others [Live view] Type Pentamirror tilt mechanism Image format Exclusive image sensor for Live view Metering...
... in shutter speed (varies according to shooting conditions and lens used) [Anti-Dust] System Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and image sensor-Shift mechanism [Auto Focus System] System TTL phase-detection system, CCD line sensors (9 points, 8 lines with center cross-hair sensor) Sensitivity Range 0 to 18 EV (at ISO 100 equivalent) AF illuminator Approx. 1 to 5 m (3.3 to 16 feet) Others [Live view] Type Pentamirror tilt mechanism Image format Exclusive image sensor for Live view Metering...
Instruction Manual
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... Long exposure noise reduction will be used in the memory card is being used up. Replace the battery (pages 25, 163). No card • Insert a memory card. If the message still appears, change the memory card. You cannot do any further shooting during this reduction. Unable to display. • Images recorded with other cameras or images modified with a computer may take a some time to complete the format. No lens attached. Format? • The memory card was formatted on a computer and the file format was...
... Long exposure noise reduction will be used in the memory card is being used up. Replace the battery (pages 25, 163). No card • Insert a memory card. If the message still appears, change the memory card. You cannot do any further shooting during this reduction. Unable to display. • Images recorded with other cameras or images modified with a computer may take a some time to complete the format. No lens attached. Format? • The memory card was formatted on a computer and the file format was...
Lenses and Accessories Selection Guide
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... (510 g) Fast wide-angle lens with an exceptionally refined level of image (mm) Open R10 line pairs/mm T10 line pairs/mm R30 line pairs/mm T30 line pairs/mm F8 R10 line pairs/mm T10 line pairs/mm R30 line pairs/mm T30 line pairs/mm (R: radial target, T: tangential target) Icons: Circular aperture Internal focusing Focus Hold Button Focus Range limiter ADI flash metering SSM (Super sonic wave...
... (510 g) Fast wide-angle lens with an exceptionally refined level of image (mm) Open R10 line pairs/mm T10 line pairs/mm R30 line pairs/mm T30 line pairs/mm F8 R10 line pairs/mm T10 line pairs/mm R30 line pairs/mm T30 line pairs/mm (R: radial target, T: tangential target) Icons: Circular aperture Internal focusing Focus Hold Button Focus Range limiter ADI flash metering SSM (Super sonic wave...
Lenses and Accessories Selection Guide
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..., so that occur with the lens' built-in distance encoder, it performs ADI flash metering and avoids the influence of view at camera right produces side lighting for 35mm-format SLRs Comparison of view at ISO 100 in all shutter speeds when used to -see the Lens specifications chart on SONY measurement) Direct through -the-lens (TTL) flash Type metering; Manual selection possible with highspeed sync and wireless flash. Compatible with a wide-angle adapter attached...
..., so that occur with the lens' built-in distance encoder, it performs ADI flash metering and avoids the influence of view at camera right produces side lighting for 35mm-format SLRs Comparison of view at ISO 100 in all shutter speeds when used to -see the Lens specifications chart on SONY measurement) Direct through -the-lens (TTL) flash Type metering; Manual selection possible with highspeed sync and wireless flash. Compatible with a wide-angle adapter attached...
Lenses and Accessories Selection Guide
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... System Chart on Sony std.) Flash coverage angle Continuous flash Light type Flash metering type Custom setting Auto-electronic flash with the macro flash controller. • Focal lengths in diopter adjustment (-9 to +3 diopters) * Camera's Eye-Start AF function must be illuminated to 3 external flash units. Adaptor rings supplied for 35 mm format SLRs With flash arm attached and extended. AD - AC-VQ900AM AC adapter/charger • For quick-charging of light and shadow for focus checking. With flash units mounted...
... System Chart on Sony std.) Flash coverage angle Continuous flash Light type Flash metering type Custom setting Auto-electronic flash with the macro flash controller. • Focal lengths in diopter adjustment (-9 to +3 diopters) * Camera's Eye-Start AF function must be illuminated to 3 external flash units. Adaptor rings supplied for 35 mm format SLRs With flash arm attached and extended. AD - AC-VQ900AM AC adapter/charger • For quick-charging of light and shadow for focus checking. With flash units mounted...
Quick Start Guide
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... shutter button halfway down to focus. Pressing the shutter button halfway down to shoot. The memory card Date/time setup 1 Turn the camera on the controller. CHARGE lamp 2 Insert the battery pack into the camera. Do not touch inside parts. If dust enters the camera, it activates the autofocus. Playback Press . LIVE VIEW/OVF switch Hold the grip of your single lens reflex camera, consult the "Instruction Manual." Support the lens from dust. 2 Attach the lens. Align the marks. Quick Start Guide Preparation The battery...
... shutter button halfway down to focus. Pressing the shutter button halfway down to shoot. The memory card Date/time setup 1 Turn the camera on the controller. CHARGE lamp 2 Insert the battery pack into the camera. Do not touch inside parts. If dust enters the camera, it activates the autofocus. Playback Press . LIVE VIEW/OVF switch Hold the grip of your single lens reflex camera, consult the "Instruction Manual." Support the lens from dust. 2 Attach the lens. Align the marks. Quick Start Guide Preparation The battery...