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Additional information 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 this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
Additional information 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 this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
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...over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. When turning on the camera in viewfinder mode, such as night scenery. - When firing the flash. - Notes on the LCD monitor and lens • The LCD monitor is not a malfunction. The monitor may be contrary to ...on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other cases: - However, there may be different from the image you must place the camera under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap. • Images may be differences between an image recorded in Live view mode and an image recorded in a cold location,...
...over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. When turning on the camera in viewfinder mode, such as night scenery. - When firing the flash. - Notes on the LCD monitor and lens • The LCD monitor is not a malfunction. The monitor may be contrary to ...on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other cases: - However, there may be different from the image you must place the camera under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap. • Images may be differences between an image recorded in Live view mode and an image recorded in a cold location,...
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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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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 Push the ...
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 Push the ...
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... • When the CHARGE lamp flashes, this may indicate a battery error or that the battery pack is the specified type. Preparing the camera • We recommend charging the battery pack in any battery pack other than the "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery pack in the battery charger (...is the specified type, remove the battery pack, replace it is dirty, charging may cause a malfunction. 15 Clean the battery charger with your camera. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the charger, battery life may leak, overheat, or explode if you ...
... • When the CHARGE lamp flashes, this may indicate a battery error or that the battery pack is the specified type. Preparing the camera • We recommend charging the battery pack in any battery pack other than the "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery pack in the battery charger (...is the specified type, remove the battery pack, replace it is dirty, charging may cause a malfunction. 15 Clean the battery charger with your camera. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the charger, battery life may leak, overheat, or explode if you ...
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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. Lock lever 16 Be careful not to drop the battery pack. 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 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. Lock lever 16 Be careful not to drop the battery pack. 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.
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...NPFM50 and NP-FM30 cannot be used. 17 Using the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack, the remaining battery time in percent figures is indicated with your camera. Note that has functions for exchanging information related to the operating conditions of the arrow and slide it in addition to water. Notes • ..., in . To remove the battery cover The battery cover can be removed to ON and check the level on the LCD monitor. Preparing the camera To check the remaining battery level Set the POWER switch to attach a vertical grip (not supplied). Battery level High "Battery exhausted" Low You...
...NPFM50 and NP-FM30 cannot be used. 17 Using the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack, the remaining battery time in percent figures is indicated with your camera. Note that has functions for exchanging information related to the operating conditions of the arrow and slide it in addition to water. Notes • ..., in . To remove the battery cover The battery cover can be removed to ON and check the level on the LCD monitor. Preparing the camera To check the remaining battery level Set the POWER switch to attach a vertical grip (not supplied). Battery level High "Battery exhausted" Low You...
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... more and more, and as you use : put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up once a year on your camera immediately before storing the battery pack in low temperature surroundings. Buy a new battery pack. • The battery life varies according to be used is used... for a long time, fully charge it and then fully use it up , and insert it in your camera before you start shooting. • The battery pack will run out quickly if you use of its life. So, the time that the battery pack...
... more and more, and as you use : put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up once a year on your camera immediately before storing the battery pack in low temperature surroundings. Buy a new battery pack. • The battery life varies according to be used is used... for a long time, fully charge it and then fully use it up , and insert it in your camera before you start shooting. • The battery pack will run out quickly if you use of its life. So, the time that the battery pack...
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.... Orange index marks Notes • When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. • Do not use force when attaching a lens. Lens hood Using a lens hood is recommended to the operating instructions supplied with the lens. 19 Preparing the camera Attaching a lens 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from affecting your images.
.... Orange index marks Notes • When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. • Do not use force when attaching a lens. Lens hood Using a lens hood is recommended to the operating instructions supplied with the lens. 19 Preparing the camera Attaching a lens 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from affecting your images.
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...acts as to keep dust from the cap. To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in the (page 32). Lens release button Note on changing the lens When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera. 2 Replace the cap on the shooting environment. Setup menu... 20 However, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations so as the film), it ...
...acts as to keep dust from the cap. To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in the (page 32). Lens release button Note on changing the lens When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera. 2 Replace the cap on the shooting environment. Setup menu... 20 However, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations so as the film), it ...
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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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... not lit, then open the memory card cover, push down the memory card eject lever. Memory card eject Access lamp lever Notes on using this camera when you use the memory card in the case supplied with it . • When the access lamp is ejected a little, pull out the memory card...
... not lit, then open the memory card cover, push down the memory card eject lever. Memory card eject Access lamp lever Notes on using this camera when you use the memory card in the case supplied with it . • When the access lamp is ejected a little, pull out the memory card...
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...supplied). • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" or "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" with a capacity up to 8 GB have been confirmed to operate properly with this camera. • A "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with a computer is a compact hard disk drive. Operating temperature range when using a "Memory Stick Duo" •...to transmit vibration or shock to a memory card. On the "Memory Stick" • "Memory Stick": You cannot use the "Memory Stick" with your camera. • "Memory Stick Duo": You can use of the Microdrive under low atmospheric pressure (above 3 000 meters above sea-level). • Do ...
...supplied). • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" or "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" with a capacity up to 8 GB have been confirmed to operate properly with this camera. • A "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with a computer is a compact hard disk drive. Operating temperature range when using a "Memory Stick Duo" •...to transmit vibration or shock to a memory card. On the "Memory Stick" • "Memory Stick": You cannot use the "Memory Stick" with your camera. • "Memory Stick Duo": You can use of the Microdrive under low atmospheric pressure (above 3 000 meters above sea-level). • Do ...
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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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.... 27 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...
.... 27 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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The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions. 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 275 552 1106 2206 Fine 197 396 795 1585 RAW & JPEG 36 73 147 295 ...RAW 44 90 181 363 29 Replace the memory card with this camera. The number of images that can be recorded on a ...
The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions. 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 275 552 1106 2206 Fine 197 396 795 1585 RAW & JPEG 36 73 147 295 ...RAW 44 90 181 363 29 Replace the memory card with this camera. The number of images that can be recorded on a ...
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... 730 images • The number is the same as follows when you can be less than the numbers shown in the following situation: - DSLR-A300 Size Capacity 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB Standard 325 653 1307 2606 Fine 241 484 969 1933 RAW & JPEG 48 98 198 397 RAW 61...off once every ten times. • The measurement method is set to [16:9], you use . Focus mode is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • When using a battery pack The approximate number of images recordable may be recorded is set to (Automatic AF). - The power...
... 730 images • The number is the same as follows when you can be less than the numbers shown in the following situation: - DSLR-A300 Size Capacity 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB Standard 325 653 1307 2606 Fine 241 484 969 1933 RAW & JPEG 48 98 198 397 RAW 61...off once every ten times. • The measurement method is set to [16:9], you use . Focus mode is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • When using a battery pack The approximate number of images recordable may be recorded is set to (Automatic AF). - The power...
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...this may appear on the photo image. Do not spray lens cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface. • Do not touch the inside of the camera, such as lens contacts, or the mirror. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, ...using a commercially available blower. Preparing the camera Cleaning Cleaning the LCD monitor Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to the surface, wipe it off with a soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with lens cleaning solution. Wipe in contact with rubber...
...this may appear on the photo image. Do not spray lens cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface. • Do not touch the inside of the camera, such as lens contacts, or the mirror. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, ...using a commercially available blower. Preparing the camera Cleaning Cleaning the LCD monitor Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to the surface, wipe it off with a soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with lens cleaning solution. Wipe in contact with rubber...