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Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed 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 a computer Printing images
Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed 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 a computer Printing images
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...Notes on the LCD monitor and lens • The LCD monitor is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are not actual images shot using this manual The photographs used of the LCD monitor. • Do not expose the camera to other cases: - Black,...be compensated for effective use. If sunlight is not possible due to the provisions of the copyright laws. When you must place the camera under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap. • Images may cause a fire. The monitor may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red...
...Notes on the LCD monitor and lens • The LCD monitor is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are not actual images shot using this manual The photographs used of the LCD monitor. • Do not expose the camera to other cases: - Black,...be compensated for effective use. If sunlight is not possible due to the provisions of the copyright laws. When you must place the camera under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap. • Images may cause a fire. The monitor may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red...
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...Shooting images IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 3 Read this first 5 Notes on using your camera 8 Checking the accessories supplied 13 Preparing the battery pack 14 Attaching a lens 19 Inserting a memory card 21 Preparing the camera 25 Using the accessories supplied 27 Checking the number of recordable images ... button ... 42 The functions selected by the (Drive) button 42 Functions selected by the MENU button 42 Shooting an image without camera shake 44 Correct posture 44 Using the Super SteadyShot function 46 Using a tripod 47 / Shooting with the automatic setting 48 Shooting with...
...Shooting images IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 3 Read this first 5 Notes on using your camera 8 Checking the accessories supplied 13 Preparing the battery pack 14 Attaching a lens 19 Inserting a memory card 21 Preparing the camera 25 Using the accessories supplied 27 Checking the number of recordable images ... button ... 42 The functions selected by the (Drive) button 42 Functions selected by the MENU button 42 Shooting an image without camera shake 44 Correct posture 44 Using the Super SteadyShot function 46 Using a tripod 47 / Shooting with the automatic setting 48 Shooting with...
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Viewing images Copying images to your computer 127 on a computer Viewing images on your computer 131 Using the software 135 Printing images Specifying DPOF 141 Printing images by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer 143 Others Specifications 147 Troubleshooting 151 Warning messages 161 Precautions 163 Index 165 12
Viewing images Copying images to your computer 127 on a computer Viewing images on your computer 131 Using the software 135 Printing images Specifying DPOF 141 Printing images by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer 143 Others Specifications 147 Troubleshooting 151 Warning messages 161 Precautions 163 Index 165 12
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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
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... a wall outlet (wall socket) About charging time • Time required to charge the NPFM500H "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (supplied). Preparing the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge a fully depleted battery pack (supplied) at a temperature of the battery back or charging conditions. 14 Full charge...
... a wall outlet (wall socket) About charging time • Time required to charge the NPFM500H "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (supplied). Preparing the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge a fully depleted battery pack (supplied) at a temperature of the battery back or charging conditions. 14 Full charge...
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... specified type have occurred. • If the battery charger is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). Clean the battery charger with your camera. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the charger, battery life may be able to efficiently charge the battery ...region where the power supply is the specified type. If you attempt to 86°F). Note • Do not use your camera abroad - Preparing the camera • We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of the wall outlet (wall socket) [b]. To use your...
... specified type have occurred. • If the battery charger is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). Clean the battery charger with your camera. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the charger, battery life may be able to efficiently charge the battery ...region where the power supply is the specified type. If you attempt to 86°F). Note • Do not use your camera abroad - Preparing the camera • We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of the wall outlet (wall socket) [b]. To use your...
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Inserting the charged battery pack 1 While sliding the battery cover open lever, open the battery cover. 2 Firmly insert the battery pack all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the arrow. Lock lever 16 Be careful not to drop the battery pack. Lock lever To remove the battery pack Turn off the camera and slide the lock lever in the direction of the battery. 3 Close the battery cover.
Inserting the charged battery pack 1 While sliding the battery cover open lever, open the battery cover. 2 Firmly insert the battery pack all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the arrow. Lock lever 16 Be careful not to drop the battery pack. Lock lever To remove the battery pack Turn off the camera and slide the lock lever in the direction of the battery. 3 Close the battery cover.
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...battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that the NP-FM55H, NPFM50 and NP-FM30 cannot be used. 17 What is indicated with your camera. Using the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack, the remaining battery time in percent figures is not water-resistant. • Do not leave the battery pack... in extremely hot places, such as in the direction of your camera. The battery pack is displayed according to operating conditions with the percent figures, in . Note that has functions for exchanging information related to...
...battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that the NP-FM55H, NPFM50 and NP-FM30 cannot be used. 17 What is indicated with your camera. Using the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack, the remaining battery time in percent figures is not water-resistant. • Do not leave the battery pack... in extremely hot places, such as in the direction of your camera. The battery pack is displayed according to operating conditions with the percent figures, in . Note that has functions for exchanging information related to...
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... battery pack use: put the battery pack in a dry, cool place to warm it up once a year on your camera immediately before storing the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to prolong the battery life. 18 Battery life • The battery life is not to be used is used for... is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is shorter in low temperature surroundings. How to how it in your camera before you start shooting. • The battery pack will run out quickly if you use it more and more, and as you use the flash...
... battery pack use: put the battery pack in a dry, cool place to warm it up once a year on your camera immediately before storing the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to prolong the battery life. 18 Battery life • The battery life is not to be used is used for... is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is shorter in low temperature surroundings. How to how it in your camera before you start shooting. • The battery pack will run out quickly if you use it more and more, and as you use the flash...
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...a lens. Preparing the camera Attaching a lens 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from affecting your images. For attaching, refer to prevent unnecessary light from the lens. 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks on the lens and camera. Lens hood Using a lens hood ...is recommended to the operating instructions supplied with the lens. 19 Body cap Rear cap 3 Turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the...
...a lens. Preparing the camera Attaching a lens 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from affecting your images. For attaching, refer to prevent unnecessary light from the lens. 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks on the lens and camera. Lens hood Using a lens hood ...is recommended to the operating instructions supplied with the lens. 19 Body cap Rear cap 3 Turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the...
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...; When changing the lens, quickly change the lens away from getting inside the camera. 2 Replace the cap on the shooting environment. However, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations so as the film), it may appear on the image, depending on the lens and attach the body cap to the camera. • Before... you attach the cap, remove dust from the cap. If dust or debris lands on the image sensor. To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in the (page...
...; When changing the lens, quickly change the lens away from getting inside the camera. 2 Replace the cap on the shooting environment. However, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations so as the film), it may appear on the image, depending on the lens and attach the body cap to the camera. • Before... you attach the cap, remove dust from the cap. If dust or debris lands on the image sensor. To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in the (page...
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Face side with a label Face side with its label side facing toward the LCD monitor. • For a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied), insert it in a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor for CompactFlash slot (not supplied), then insert the adaptor in the camera. 3 Close the memory card cover. Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card You can use a CompactFlash card (CF card), Microdrive, or "Memory Stick Duo" as a memory card. 1 Open the memory card cover. 2 Insert a memory card (not supplied) from the terminal side (the terminal side has a number of small holes) with a label 21
Face side with a label Face side with its label side facing toward the LCD monitor. • For a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied), insert it in a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor for CompactFlash slot (not supplied), then insert the adaptor in the camera. 3 Close the memory card cover. Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card You can use a CompactFlash card (CF card), Microdrive, or "Memory Stick Duo" as a memory card. 1 Open the memory card cover. 2 Insert a memory card (not supplied) from the terminal side (the terminal side has a number of small holes) with a label 21
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... card in a static-prone or electrically noisy environment. • We recommend backing up important data, such as to format the CF card/Microdrive using this camera when you use of a computer. • When you handle it . • Do not expose the memory card to water. • Do not touch the terminal...
... card in a static-prone or electrically noisy environment. • We recommend backing up important data, such as to format the CF card/Microdrive using this camera when you use of a computer. • When you handle it . • Do not expose the memory card to water. • Do not touch the terminal...
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... press down hard when you write down on the memo area. • Do not attach a label on the combination of small children. Preparing the camera • The Microdrive is not guaranteed to a memory card. On the "Memory Stick" • "Memory Stick": You cannot use the "Memory Stick" ...with your camera by inserting it . 23 They might accidentally swallow it in a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor for CompactFlash slot (not supplied). • "Memory Stick PRO Duo...
... press down hard when you write down on the memo area. • Do not attach a label on the combination of small children. Preparing the camera • The Microdrive is not guaranteed to a memory card. On the "Memory Stick" • "Memory Stick": You cannot use the "Memory Stick" ...with your camera by inserting it . 23 They might accidentally swallow it in a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor for CompactFlash slot (not supplied). • "Memory Stick PRO Duo...
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Preparing the camera Preparing the camera Setting up the date When you turn the camera on for the first time, the date/time setup screen appears. 1 Set the POWER switch to ON to turn the camera on. • To turn the camera off, set it to OFF. 2 Verify that [OK] is selected on the LCD monitor, then press the center of the controller. 3 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V. 25
Preparing the camera Preparing the camera Setting up the date When you turn the camera on for the first time, the date/time setup screen appears. 1 Set the POWER switch to ON to turn the camera on. • To turn the camera off, set it to OFF. 2 Verify that [OK] is selected on the LCD monitor, then press the center of the controller. 3 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V. 25
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... cover. Eyepiece cover Using the eyepiece cover You can also attach the eyepiece cover (below) on the camera. • You can prevent light from entering through the viewfinder and affecting the exposure. Preparing the camera Using the accessories supplied This section describes how to use of the viewfinder, as in the following...
... cover. Eyepiece cover Using the eyepiece cover You can also attach the eyepiece cover (below) on the camera. • You can prevent light from entering through the viewfinder and affecting the exposure. Preparing the camera Using the accessories supplied This section describes how to use of the viewfinder, as in the following...
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... depending on the shooting conditions. Preparing the camera Checking the number of recordable images Once you continue to shoot using the current settings) is displayed on the LCD monitor. The 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...
... depending on the shooting conditions. Preparing the camera Checking the number of recordable images Once you continue to shoot using the current settings) is displayed on the LCD monitor. The 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...
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...to [16:9], you use . Note that can be recorded is as 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 25°C (77°F). - [Quality] is calculated with the... table above. At an ambient temperature of images that the actual numbers 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 set to [Fine]. - The power turns on ...
...to [16:9], you use . Note that can be recorded is as 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 25°C (77°F). - [Quality] is calculated with the... table above. At an ambient temperature of images that the actual numbers 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 set to [Fine]. - The power turns on ...
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...etc. • Do not touch the camera with lens cleaning solution. Cleaning the lens • When cleaning the lens surface, remove dust using a blower (page 32). Turn the camera to the cleaning mode, then clean it using a blower. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened ...they may appear on the photo image. In case of the camera. Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents, such as lens contacts, or the mirror. Do not spray lens cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface. • Do not touch the inside of dust ...
...etc. • Do not touch the camera with lens cleaning solution. Cleaning the lens • When cleaning the lens surface, remove dust using a blower (page 32). Turn the camera to the cleaning mode, then clean it using a blower. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened ...they may appear on the photo image. In case of the camera. Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents, such as lens contacts, or the mirror. Do not spray lens cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface. • Do not touch the inside of dust ...