Instruction Manual
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Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. 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 a computer Printing images
Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. 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 a computer Printing images
Instruction Manual
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... saturation. 96 Using some applications or printers that do not reproduce faithful color. • When displaying images that were recorded with (Adobe RGB) on the camera or non-Adobe RGB-compliant devices, the images are displayed with strong contrast. Increase the value to print out the image, especially when a large part... view) (Sunset) (B/W) (Adobe RGB) The contrast is attenuated for shooting a nightscape that is more faithful to sRGB that is the standard color space of the digital camera. Increase the value for a more crisp finish.
... saturation. 96 Using some applications or printers that do not reproduce faithful color. • When displaying images that were recorded with (Adobe RGB) on the camera or non-Adobe RGB-compliant devices, the images are displayed with strong contrast. Increase the value to print out the image, especially when a large part... view) (Sunset) (B/W) (Adobe RGB) The contrast is attenuated for shooting a nightscape that is more faithful to sRGB that is the standard color space of the digital camera. Increase the value for a more crisp finish.
Instruction Manual
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...Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used. Check the following lists for Europe). PAL system Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong,... necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of your TV system. The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. MENU button t 1 t [Video output] t Select the desired setting NTSC PAL Sets the video output signal to view images on a TV ...
...Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used. Check the following lists for Europe). PAL system Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong,... necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of your TV system. The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. MENU button t 1 t [Video output] t Select the desired setting NTSC PAL Sets the video output signal to view images on a TV ...
Instruction Manual
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... t 1 t [Quality] t Select the desired setting (RAW) (RAW & JPEG) (Fine) (Standard) File format: RAW (raw data) This format does not perform any digital processing on the LCD monitor. Select this camera. The RAW file cannot be printed using a DPOF (print) designated printer or a PictBridge compliant printer. • You cannot verify the effects of...
... t 1 t [Quality] t Select the desired setting (RAW) (RAW & JPEG) (Fine) (Standard) File format: RAW (raw data) This format does not perform any digital processing on the LCD monitor. Select this camera. The RAW file cannot be printed using a DPOF (print) designated printer or a PictBridge compliant printer. • You cannot verify the effects of...
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... is changed. - Example: 10080405 116 Setting the method for assigning file numbers to images MENU button t 2 t [File number] t Select the desired setting Series Reset The camera does not reset numbers and assigns numbers to files in the following cases and assigns numbers to files from "0001." - When the folder format is...
... is changed. - Example: 10080405 116 Setting the method for assigning file numbers to images MENU button t 2 t [File number] t Select the desired setting Series Reset The camera does not reset numbers and assigns numbers to files in the following cases and assigns numbers to files from "0001." - When the folder format is...
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... Viewing images on a computer JPEG files (Adobe RGB): _DSCssss.JPG - Example: viewing folders on Windows XP AFolders containing image data recorded using this camera. (The first three digits show the folder number.) BYou can create a folder by date form (page 116). • You cannot record/play back any number within the range...
... Viewing images on a computer JPEG files (Adobe RGB): _DSCssss.JPG - Example: viewing folders on Windows XP AFolders containing image data recorded using this camera. (The first three digits show the folder number.) BYou can create a folder by date form (page 116). • You cannot record/play back any number within the range...
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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×...
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×...
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... An unusable memory card is inserted (page 21). • You are printed with Adobe RGB (DCF2.0/Exif2.21), the images are printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether they can print the images without cutting off both edges cut off. • Depending on your printer, the left... with a "Memory Stick" slot. • If "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is not supported on your computer's "Memory Stick" slot, connect the camera to the recording position. You cannot restore it. Set the switch to the computer (page 128). Especially when you print the images recorded in conjunction...
... An unusable memory card is inserted (page 21). • You are printed with Adobe RGB (DCF2.0/Exif2.21), the images are printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether they can print the images without cutting off both edges cut off. • Depending on your printer, the left... with a "Memory Stick" slot. • If "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is not supported on your computer's "Memory Stick" slot, connect the camera to the recording position. You cannot restore it. Set the switch to the computer (page 128). Especially when you print the images recorded in conjunction...
Lenses and Accessories Selection Guide
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... compatible Dynax/Maxxum®/Alpha lenses from Sony's advanced optical technology, which includes innovations such as aspheric lenses and ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass. Optimum AF performance, ergonomic handling, and more. Each of stabilization will differ by lens and shooting conditions. • Super SteadyShot feature is built inside the digital SLR camera body, you can harness...
... compatible Dynax/Maxxum®/Alpha lenses from Sony's advanced optical technology, which includes innovations such as aspheric lenses and ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass. Optimum AF performance, ergonomic handling, and more. Each of stabilization will differ by lens and shooting conditions. • Super SteadyShot feature is built inside the digital SLR camera body, you can harness...
Lenses and Accessories Selection Guide
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... cameras. Capable of APS-C size image sensors. These optics also result in digital SLRs has slightly different optical requirements than 35 mm format, as aspheric lens elements and ED glass serve to 27-105 mm in night scenes. SAL18200 (DT18-200mm F3.5-6.3) Sony DT Lenses The APS-C size image sensor used in more compact lens bodies...
... cameras. Capable of APS-C size image sensors. These optics also result in digital SLRs has slightly different optical requirements than 35 mm format, as aspheric lens elements and ED glass serve to 27-105 mm in night scenes. SAL18200 (DT18-200mm F3.5-6.3) Sony DT Lenses The APS-C size image sensor used in more compact lens bodies...
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... 6.6 oz (640 g) Among the finest choices for handheld shooting in low light, especially when used in -camera image stabilization system of targets (radial R, tangential T). The Carl Zeiss Planar T* lens for digital SLRs is ideal for portrait photography. With exclusive T* ("T-star") coating technology for two types of the...measurement of how well a lens can reproduce fine details at two levels of spatial frequency (10 or 30 line pairs/mm) for higher light transmission, and minimal flare and ghosting. MTF is ensured by Carl Zeiss and Sony. And with Super SteadyShot, ...
... 6.6 oz (640 g) Among the finest choices for handheld shooting in low light, especially when used in -camera image stabilization system of targets (radial R, tangential T). The Carl Zeiss Planar T* lens for digital SLRs is ideal for portrait photography. With exclusive T* ("T-star") coating technology for two types of the...measurement of how well a lens can reproduce fine details at two levels of spatial frequency (10 or 30 line pairs/mm) for higher light transmission, and minimal flare and ghosting. MTF is ensured by Carl Zeiss and Sony. And with Super SteadyShot, ...
Lenses and Accessories Selection Guide
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...lens strap, hard carrying case 3-1/4 x 2-7/8 1 lb 3-3/4 oz lens hood SH0002, case round/bayonet 3-1/2 x 4-5/8 2 lbs 5 oz lens hood SH0003, case petal/bayonet 2-7/8 x 3-3/8 15-1/2 oz lens hood SH0005, case *1: Digital SLR camera with APS-C size (23.6 mm x 15.8 mm) image sensor *2: Exclusive use with a digital SLR camera... 28mm f/2.8 50mm f/1.4 50mm f/2.8 Macro 100mm f/2.8 Macro 135mm f/2.8 [T4.5] STF 500mm f/8 Reflex 1.4x Teleconverter 35mm equivalent Lens Configuration Focal Length (mm) (group/ element) when used with APS-C DSLR Angle of View when used with APS-C size image sensor...
...lens strap, hard carrying case 3-1/4 x 2-7/8 1 lb 3-3/4 oz lens hood SH0002, case round/bayonet 3-1/2 x 4-5/8 2 lbs 5 oz lens hood SH0003, case petal/bayonet 2-7/8 x 3-3/8 15-1/2 oz lens hood SH0005, case *1: Digital SLR camera with APS-C size (23.6 mm x 15.8 mm) image sensor *2: Exclusive use with a digital SLR camera... 28mm f/2.8 50mm f/1.4 50mm f/2.8 Macro 100mm f/2.8 Macro 135mm f/2.8 [T4.5] STF 500mm f/8 Reflex 1.4x Teleconverter 35mm equivalent Lens Configuration Focal Length (mm) (group/ element) when used with APS-C DSLR Angle of View when used with APS-C size image sensor...
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...35 mm format Image area of 35mm format 47˚ angle of view Image area of DSLR with APS-C size sensor 32˚ angle of view Lens Focus Point Principal point Same focusing distance (50mm) Lens Focus Point At any given focal length, the overall scope of the image will vary in... well as you can shoot with an APS-C format camera, it is in mind a conversion factor of 1.5x. How "shallow" or "deep" it acts like a single Principal point of convex lens Focal Plane Focal Point Focal Length convex lens. At any given focal length, a digital SLR with an APS-C size image sensor has a ...
...35 mm format Image area of 35mm format 47˚ angle of view Image area of DSLR with APS-C size sensor 32˚ angle of view Lens Focus Point Principal point Same focusing distance (50mm) Lens Focus Point At any given focal length, the overall scope of the image will vary in... well as you can shoot with an APS-C format camera, it is in mind a conversion factor of 1.5x. How "shallow" or "deep" it acts like a single Principal point of convex lens Focal Plane Focal Point Focal Length convex lens. At any given focal length, a digital SLR with an APS-C size image sensor has a ...
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...40 flashes (1/32 power level, with direct through -the-lens) wireless flash Wireless functionality lets you can check the size and direction of off -camera operation using the digital SLR, Off-Camera Shoe FA-CS1AM (optional) and Off-Camera Cable FA-CC1AM (optional) are required. Automatically changed by...24 mm - 85 mm focal lengths. based on type) with Ni-MH batt.) Approx. 0.5 -10 m (based on SONY measurement) Direct through -the-lens (TTL) flash metering, pre-flash control, manual flash control selectable Multiple Flash Wireless flash High-speed sync. Alkaline batt. Custom ...
...40 flashes (1/32 power level, with direct through -the-lens) wireless flash Wireless functionality lets you can check the size and direction of off -camera operation using the digital SLR, Off-Camera Shoe FA-CS1AM (optional) and Off-Camera Cable FA-CC1AM (optional) are required. Automatically changed by...24 mm - 85 mm focal lengths. based on type) with Ni-MH batt.) Approx. 0.5 -10 m (based on SONY measurement) Direct through -the-lens (TTL) flash metering, pre-flash control, manual flash control selectable Multiple Flash Wireless flash High-speed sync. Alkaline batt. Custom ...