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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... their capacity, since this manual for necessary ventilation. Never spill liquid of the set may cause hazards. Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. Do not use power-line operated sets near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in fire or electric shock. Use a cloth lightly dampened with a cloth or other ). Installation Water and Moisture Do not...
... their capacity, since this manual for necessary ventilation. Never spill liquid of the set may cause hazards. Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. Do not use power-line operated sets near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in fire or electric shock. Use a cloth lightly dampened with a cloth or other ). Installation Water and Moisture Do not...
Instruction Manual
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... the manufacturer that are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer) to direct sunlight. Adjust only those controls that have fallen into the set due to qualified service personnel. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in the operating instructions. When the set is damaged or frayed. - Replacement parts When replacement parts are specified in fire, electric shock, or other...
... the manufacturer that are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer) to direct sunlight. Adjust only those controls that have fallen into the set due to qualified service personnel. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in the operating instructions. When the set is damaged or frayed. - Replacement parts When replacement parts are specified in fire, electric shock, or other...
Instruction Manual
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... a lens 19 Inserting a memory card 21 Preparing the camera 25 Using the accessories supplied 27 Checking the number of recordable images 29 Cleaning 31 Identifying parts and screen indicators 34 Front side 34 Rear side 35 Sides/Bottom 37 LCD monitor 38 Selecting a function/setting 40 The functions selected by the Fn (Function) button ... 42 The functions selected by the (Drive) button 42 Functions selected by the MENU button 42 Shooting an image without camera shake...
... a lens 19 Inserting a memory card 21 Preparing the camera 25 Using the accessories supplied 27 Checking the number of recordable images 29 Cleaning 31 Identifying parts and screen indicators 34 Front side 34 Rear side 35 Sides/Bottom 37 LCD monitor 38 Selecting a function/setting 40 The functions selected by the Fn (Function) button ... 42 The functions selected by the (Drive) button 42 Functions selected by the MENU button 42 Shooting an image without camera shake...
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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... your camera (pages 59, 61). Changing of low high exposure When using a faster shutter speed, the camera opens the shutter for the camera to take a brighter picture, you can open ) and aperture (the range that is in focus: depth of photographic expressions. This means less time for a shorter time. 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...
... your camera (pages 59, 61). Changing of low high exposure When using a faster shutter speed, the camera opens the shutter for the camera to take a brighter picture, you can open ) and aperture (the range that is in focus: depth of photographic expressions. This means less time for a shorter time. 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...
Instruction Manual
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... camera, but change the combination of 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. The settings will be stored until you reset the settings. • To fire the flash, press the button. 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. 57 Shooting images Shooting...
... camera, but change the combination of 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. The settings will be stored until you reset the settings. • To fire the flash, press the button. 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. 57 Shooting images Shooting...
Instruction Manual
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... shutter speed. Fires right before the exposure is not attached to shoot a clear image of light and shadow on the camera. 81 Fires an external flash (not supplied) that is dark or against light. Performing wireless flash shooting With an external wireless flash (not supplied), you to the camera. Fires whenever the built-in flash pops up. Fires whenever the built-in flash pops up. Selecting the flash mode Fn button t [Flash mode] t Select the desired setting (Flash...
... shutter speed. Fires right before the exposure is not attached to shoot a clear image of light and shadow on the camera. 81 Fires an external flash (not supplied) that is dark or against light. Performing wireless flash shooting With an external wireless flash (not supplied), you to the camera. Fires whenever the built-in flash pops up. Fires whenever the built-in flash pops up. Selecting the flash mode Fn button t [Flash mode] t Select the desired setting (Flash...
Instruction Manual
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... 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. To reduce the brightness of the subject, point the camera forwards a spot that is darker than the subject and use the light meter to lock the exposure of the subject using the (Spot). The exposure is set when the focus is bright enough and lock the exposure before shooting...
... 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. To reduce the brightness of the subject, point the camera forwards a spot that is darker than the subject and use the light meter to lock the exposure of the subject using the (Spot). The exposure is set when the focus is bright enough and lock the exposure before shooting...
Instruction Manual
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...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 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. Changing other settings Setting the sound on/off Selects the sound produced when the shutter is connected to a TV. MENU button t 1 t [Power save] t Select the desired time Note • Regardless of the setting here, the camera turns to...
...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 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. Changing other settings Setting the sound on/off Selects the sound produced when the shutter is connected to a TV. MENU button t 1 t [Power save] t Select the desired time Note • Regardless of the setting here, the camera turns to...
Instruction Manual
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... 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 Items Exposure compensation (85) Metering mode (89) Autofocus mode (74) Recording information display (69) Drive mode (97) White balance (91) ColorTemperature/Color filter (92) Custom white balance (93) ISO (90) Playback display (101) Image size (114) Aspect ratio (115) Quality (115) D-RangeOptimizer (95) Creative Style...
... 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 Items Exposure compensation (85) Metering mode (89) Autofocus mode (74) Recording information display (69) Drive mode (97) White balance (91) ColorTemperature/Color filter (92) Custom white balance (93) ISO (90) Playback display (101) Image size (114) Aspect ratio (115) Quality (115) D-RangeOptimizer (95) Creative Style...
Instruction Manual
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... mode, communication between your camera and your computer This section describes how to copy images in a memory card to a computer connected using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer) as standard Notes on connecting your camera to a computer • Operations are not guaranteed for a computer connected to the camera to import images. x Windows OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4/ Windows XP* SP2/Windows Vista* • Operation...
... mode, communication between your camera and your computer This section describes how to copy images in a memory card to a computer connected using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer) as standard Notes on connecting your camera to a computer • Operations are not guaranteed for a computer connected to the camera to import images. x Windows OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4/ Windows XP* SP2/Windows Vista* • Operation...
Instruction Manual
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... complete. The following the instructions on the screen. 137 Viewing images on a computer 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. 3 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is created on the desktop...
... complete. The following the instructions on the screen. 137 Viewing images on a computer 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. 3 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is created on the desktop...
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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... been changed on your computer (page 133). • When an image file has been processed by mistake. • Once you have deleted an image by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model other than that you do not know if the OS of your computer is strange. • In Live view mode, carefully check the image displayed on the TV screen. • Check [Video...
... been changed on your computer (page 133). • When an image file has been processed by mistake. • Once you have deleted an image by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model other than that you do not know if the OS of your computer is strange. • In Live view mode, carefully check the image displayed on the TV screen. • Check [Video...
Instruction Manual
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... image size after canceling printing. • Wait for sometime with a low battery or no battery pack. appears when you change depending on the printer. If the date setting is lost every time the battery pack is reset without the resetting operation. • The battery pack was removed when the POWER switch was set to the camera. • The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Turn off the camera. The number...
... image size after canceling printing. • Wait for sometime with a low battery or no battery pack. appears when you change depending on the printer. If the date setting is lost every time the battery pack is reset without the resetting operation. • The battery pack was removed when the POWER switch was set to the camera. • The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Turn off the camera. The number...
Instruction Manual
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... card • Insert a memory card. If the message still appears, change the memory card. Unable to display. • Images recorded with other cameras or images modified with a computer may take a some time to use the AC Adaptor/ charger (not supplied). When attaching the camera to an astronomical telescope or something similar, set the recording mode to perform [Cleaning mode] when the battery level is not attached. Others 161 Charge the battery pack or use card. Processing... • When Long exposure noise reduction...
... card • Insert a memory card. If the message still appears, change the memory card. Unable to display. • Images recorded with other cameras or images modified with a computer may take a some time to use the AC Adaptor/ charger (not supplied). When attaching the camera to an astronomical telescope or something similar, set the recording mode to perform [Cleaning mode] when the battery level is not attached. Others 161 Charge the battery pack or use card. Processing... • When Long exposure noise reduction...
Lenses and Accessories Selection Guide
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... flash High-speed sync. Modeling flash function (HVL-F56AM ONLY) Two types of the flash. Main specifications of the lens Shutter speed 17mm 24mm 28mm 35mm 50mm 70mm 85mm 1/250 6.7 12 13 15 17 19 22 1/500 4.5 8.6 9.5 10 12 13 16 1/1000 3.5 6 6.7 7.5 9 9.5 11 1/2000 2.4 4.3 4.5 5 6 6.7 8 1/4000 1.7 3 3.5 3.7 4.5 4.7 5.6 Power level switching Flashes / Recycle time (sec.) (Appx. auto-lock foot system, auto-zoom, high-speed sync (HSS), power level switching, wireless flash, bounce flash, modelling flash, multi-burst functions Guide number...
... flash High-speed sync. Modeling flash function (HVL-F56AM ONLY) Two types of the flash. Main specifications of the lens Shutter speed 17mm 24mm 28mm 35mm 50mm 70mm 85mm 1/250 6.7 12 13 15 17 19 22 1/500 4.5 8.6 9.5 10 12 13 16 1/1000 3.5 6 6.7 7.5 9 9.5 11 1/2000 2.4 4.3 4.5 5 6 6.7 8 1/4000 1.7 3 3.5 3.7 4.5 4.7 5.6 Power level switching Flashes / Recycle time (sec.) (Appx. auto-lock foot system, auto-zoom, high-speed sync (HSS), power level switching, wireless flash, bounce flash, modelling flash, multi-burst functions Guide number...
Lenses and Accessories Selection Guide
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... temperature, Hi Mode) Shooting distance Power level Dimensions (WxHxD) (approx.) / Weight (approx.) White LED Higher than 150 lux (0.3 m, Hi mode) 49 / 55 mm Full / right half only / left 78 degree With a diffuser (1 flash): up to produce lighting with use in diopter adjustment (-9 to +3 diopters) * Camera's Eye-Start AF function must be OFF to use of the image for 49mm and 55mm threaded lenses. Main specifications of HVL-RLAM Light...
... temperature, Hi Mode) Shooting distance Power level Dimensions (WxHxD) (approx.) / Weight (approx.) White LED Higher than 150 lux (0.3 m, Hi mode) 49 / 55 mm Full / right half only / left 78 degree With a diffuser (1 flash): up to produce lighting with use in diopter adjustment (-9 to +3 diopters) * Camera's Eye-Start AF function must be OFF to use of the image for 49mm and 55mm threaded lenses. Main specifications of HVL-RLAM Light...
Quick Start Guide
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... the marks. CHARGE lamp 2 Insert the battery pack into the camera. Do not touch inside parts. If dust enters the camera, it quickly in a location free from below. When you change the lens, do it may appear on the controller. The memory card Date/time setup 1 Turn the camera on the LCD monitor. 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. Pressing the shutter button halfway down to the Instruction Manual. 2 Set up the date/time. Do...
... the marks. CHARGE lamp 2 Insert the battery pack into the camera. Do not touch inside parts. If dust enters the camera, it quickly in a location free from below. When you change the lens, do it may appear on the controller. The memory card Date/time setup 1 Turn the camera on the LCD monitor. 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. Pressing the shutter button halfway down to the Instruction Manual. 2 Set up the date/time. Do...