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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.
Instruction Manual
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... plug fully into the power outlet only one way. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near water - for future reference. This is not likely to be...
... plug fully into the power outlet only one way. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near water - for future reference. This is not likely to be...
Instruction Manual
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... Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to conserve natural resources. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in this manual could void your household waste disposal service or the shop where you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the recycling of the following measures... This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. If this product. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for...
... Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to conserve natural resources. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in this manual could void your household waste disposal service or the shop where you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the recycling of the following measures... This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. If this product. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for...
Instruction Manual
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... examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the "Pixel mapping" function (page 154). Back up recommendation To avoid the potential risk of the LCD monitor. • Do not expose the camera to other materials may be compensated...monitor may cause a malfunction. Notes on the LCD monitor and lens • The LCD monitor is manufactured using the viewfinder (OVF). • There may reduce the effect by taking hold the camera by using this manual The photographs used of the copyright laws. Unauthorized recording of such ...
... examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the "Pixel mapping" function (page 154). Back up recommendation To avoid the potential risk of the LCD monitor. • Do not expose the camera to other materials may be compensated...monitor may cause a malfunction. Notes on the LCD monitor and lens • The LCD monitor is manufactured using the viewfinder (OVF). • There may reduce the effect by taking hold the camera by using this manual The photographs used of the copyright laws. Unauthorized recording of such ...
Instruction Manual
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... of the background (Aperture priority 59 Shooting a moving subject with various expressions (Shutter speed priority 61 Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure 63 Shooting trails with long exposure (BULB 65 Shooting with the viewfinder (OVF 67 Switching to the viewfinder 67 Adjusting the ... method to suit the movement of the subject (Autofocus mode 74 Selecting the focus area (AF area 75 Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus 75 Zooming in in one step 77 Using the flash 79 Selecting the flash mode 81 Performing wireless flash shooting 81 ...
... of the background (Aperture priority 59 Shooting a moving subject with various expressions (Shutter speed priority 61 Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure 63 Shooting trails with long exposure (BULB 65 Shooting with the viewfinder (OVF 67 Switching to the viewfinder 67 Adjusting the ... method to suit the movement of the subject (Autofocus mode 74 Selecting the focus area (AF area 75 Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus 75 Zooming in in one step 77 Using the flash 79 Selecting the flash mode 81 Performing wireless flash shooting 81 ...
Instruction Manual
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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
Instruction Manual
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...Please refer to execute the selection. Example: When the Fn button is described as follows: 1 Press the Fn button. 40 In this instruction manual, the process of selecting a function with the controller from the menu list. Selecting a function/setting You can select a function for shooting or ...playback from the menu list is pressed. z: Press the center button to the guide when operating the camera. The step-by-step description of the above example is as follows: Example: Fn button t [White balance] t Select the desired setting When ...
...Please refer to execute the selection. Example: When the Fn button is described as follows: 1 Press the Fn button. 40 In this instruction manual, the process of selecting a function with the controller from the menu list. Selecting a function/setting You can select a function for shooting or ...playback from the menu list is pressed. z: Press the center button to the guide when operating the camera. The step-by-step description of the above example is as follows: Example: Fn button t [White balance] t Select the desired setting When ...
Instruction Manual
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Shooting images 1 Set the mode dial to M. 2 Rotate the control dial to adjust the shutter speed, and while pressing the button, rotate the control dial to adjust the aperture. • You can assign a function to z Shoot with [Ctrl dial setup] (page 120). Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure) This mode is suitable to the control dial with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. button Aperture (F-number) Shutter speed 63 z Use an exposure meter.
Shooting images 1 Set the mode dial to M. 2 Rotate the control dial to adjust the shutter speed, and while pressing the button, rotate the control dial to adjust the aperture. • You can assign a function to z Shoot with [Ctrl dial setup] (page 120). Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure) This mode is suitable to the control dial with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. button Aperture (F-number) Shutter speed 63 z Use an exposure meter.
Instruction Manual
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3 Shoot the image after the exposure is not available. Manual shift You can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination without changing the exposure you set to select the shutter speed and aperture value ... dial while pressing the AEL button to [100]. Toward +: Images become darker. Toward -: Images become brighter. Standard value Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode. • When the mode dial is set . • Check the exposure value on the EV scale. Set the ISO sensitivity...
3 Shoot the image after the exposure is not available. Manual shift You can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination without changing the exposure you set to select the shutter speed and aperture value ... dial while pressing the AEL button to [100]. Toward +: Images become darker. Toward -: Images become brighter. Standard value Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode. • When the mode dial is set . • Check the exposure value on the EV scale. Set the ISO sensitivity...
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... shutter button for the same amount of the shooting. Notes • When using the Remote Commander. 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to infinity in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks, etc. • If you use a Remote Commander that the shutter was open.
... shutter button for the same amount of the shooting. Notes • When using the Remote Commander. 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to infinity in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks, etc. • If you use a Remote Commander that the shutter was open.
Instruction Manual
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... 16:9 (115) Indication Flash compensation (88) Flash charging (81) Wireless flash (81) High-speed sync* Manual focus (75) Focus Shutter speed (61) Aperture (59) EV scale (63, 99) AE lock (83) Shots-remaining counter (29) Camera shake warning (45) Display Indication Super SteadyShot scale (46) Aspect ratio 16:9 (115) * When using the...
... 16:9 (115) Indication Flash compensation (88) Flash charging (81) Wireless flash (81) High-speed sync* Manual focus (75) Focus Shutter speed (61) Aperture (59) EV scale (63, 99) AE lock (83) Shots-remaining counter (29) Camera shake warning (45) Display Indication Super SteadyShot scale (46) Aspect ratio 16:9 (115) * When using the...
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... [AF area] (page 75). Focus area sensor Focus area Focus indicator Shooting technique • To select the area used for adjusting the focus: autofocus and manual focus. Focus is locked. 72 Focal point moves following a moving subject. Ready to shoot. You cannot release the shutter.
... [AF area] (page 75). Focus area sensor Focus area Focus indicator Shooting technique • To select the area used for adjusting the focus: autofocus and manual focus. Focus is locked. 72 Focal point moves following a moving subject. Ready to shoot. You cannot release the shutter.
Instruction Manual
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...subject and the camera. Note • If the subject is hard to focus on the top of the camera shows the location of the image sensor*. When you put enough distance between the camera and the subject,...an automobile, or the surface of water. In such cases, use the focus lock shooting feature (page 73) or manual focus (page 75). • A subject that is low in contrast, such as blue sky or a white ... facade of a building. • A subject that is the part of the camera that may require special focusing: Using the autofocus, it is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the attached...
...subject and the camera. Note • If the subject is hard to focus on the top of the camera shows the location of the image sensor*. When you put enough distance between the camera and the subject,...an automobile, or the surface of water. In such cases, use the focus lock shooting feature (page 73) or manual focus (page 75). • A subject that is low in contrast, such as blue sky or a white ... facade of a building. • A subject that is the part of the camera that may require special focusing: Using the autofocus, it is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the attached...
Instruction Manual
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The camera uses the spot AF area exclusively. To select the spot AF area, press the center of the area. Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus) When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you want to suit the shooting conditions or your preference. Notes • ...
The camera uses the spot AF area exclusively. To select the spot AF area, press the center of the area. Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus) When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you want to suit the shooting conditions or your preference. Notes • ...
Instruction Manual
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.... To return to do another rotation, repeat step 2. • Once you rotate the image, the image is played back in the portrait position even if [Manual rotate] is selected. The image is convenient to check the focus condition of the controller. button 102 button 2 Press the center of a recorded image. 1 Display...
.... To return to do another rotation, repeat step 2. • Once you rotate the image, the image is played back in the portrait position even if [Manual rotate] is selected. The image is convenient to check the focus condition of the controller. button 102 button 2 Press the center of a recorded image. 1 Display...
Instruction Manual
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... the AEL button while the button is locked, appears on the LCD monitor and in the manual mode. It is pressed again ([AEL toggle]). Changing the functions of the button and dial ...Changing the function of the AEL button The function of the control dial When the recording mode is M (Manual exposure) or P (Program shift), you select commonly-used one when adjusting the exposure. Holding the locked ...([AEL hold]). - Changing the function of the AEL button can set the camera to reset the setting. • The "Hold" and "Toggle" settings affect the manual shift (page 64) in the viewfinder.
... the AEL button while the button is locked, appears on the LCD monitor and in the manual mode. It is pressed again ([AEL toggle]). Changing the functions of the button and dial ...Changing the function of the AEL button The function of the control dial When the recording mode is M (Manual exposure) or P (Program shift), you select commonly-used one when adjusting the exposure. Holding the locked ...([AEL hold]). - Changing the function of the AEL button can set the camera to reset the setting. • The "Hold" and "Toggle" settings affect the manual shift (page 64) in the viewfinder.
Instruction Manual
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...are , in this manual. 150 Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick PRO," , "Memory Stick Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," , "Memory Stick Micro," "MagicGate," and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. •... technology provided by Apical Limited. • In addition, system and product names used in all cases in this manual are not used in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers.
...are , in this manual. 150 Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick PRO," , "Memory Stick Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," , "Memory Stick Micro," "MagicGate," and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. •... technology provided by Apical Limited. • In addition, system and product names used in all cases in this manual are not used in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers.
Instruction Manual
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Since the RAW data file is large, the RAW mode shooting may require special focusing (page 73). Check the minimum focal distance of the lens. • You are shooting in manual focus mode, set the focus mode lever to recharge. • The flash has been fired in succession in succession, the recharging process...; The flash mode is set the flash mode to avoid overheating of focus. • The subject is out of the camera. This is turned on (page 118). Use the focus-lock or manual focus function (pages 73, 75). The flash does not work . • Set [Eye-Start AF] to shoot a subject ...
Since the RAW data file is large, the RAW mode shooting may require special focusing (page 73). Check the minimum focal distance of the lens. • You are shooting in manual focus mode, set the focus mode lever to recharge. • The flash has been fired in succession in succession, the recharging process...; The flash mode is set the flash mode to avoid overheating of focus. • The subject is out of the camera. This is turned on (page 118). Use the focus-lock or manual focus function (pages 73, 75). The flash does not work . • Set [Eye-Start AF] to shoot a subject ...
Lenses and Accessories Selection Guide
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... F2.8 Fisheye) SAL16F28 SAL20F28 16mm F2.8 Fisheye • Lens groups/elements: 8/11 (including 1 filter) • Minimum focus: 7-7/8" (0.2 m) • Filters: 4 types (built-in APS-C format). During AF operation, the manual focus ring does not rotate, which allows you to infinity. ...double telephoto zoom lenses. O56 monochrome contrast filter; Zoom Lenses Fixed Focal Length Lenses SAL75300 (75-300mm F4.5-5.6) SAL24105 Aspherical lens 24-105mm F3.5-4.5 • Lens groups/elements: 11/12 • Minimum focus: 19-11/16" (0.5 m) • Filter diameter: 62 mm ...
... F2.8 Fisheye) SAL16F28 SAL20F28 16mm F2.8 Fisheye • Lens groups/elements: 8/11 (including 1 filter) • Minimum focus: 7-7/8" (0.2 m) • Filters: 4 types (built-in APS-C format). During AF operation, the manual focus ring does not rotate, which allows you to infinity. ...double telephoto zoom lenses. O56 monochrome contrast filter; Zoom Lenses Fixed Focal Length Lenses SAL75300 (75-300mm F4.5-5.6) SAL24105 Aspherical lens 24-105mm F3.5-4.5 • Lens groups/elements: 11/12 • Minimum focus: 19-11/16" (0.5 m) • Filter diameter: 62 mm ...
Lenses and Accessories Selection Guide
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... 4-5/8" (89 x 118 mm) • Weight: 1 lb 7.5 oz (665 g) A unique reflex lens that transmits through apodization optics, which results in combination with the camera's highly sensitive AF sensor. Includes focus hold button. If the aperture is superb, and vignetting and ...of minimizing gear. However, the SAL500F80 overcomes this optical characteristic. STF (Smooth Trans Focus) Lens Reflex Super-Telephoto Lens SAL135F28 Manual focus only Teleconverter compatible 135mm F2.8 [T4.5] STF • Lens groups/elements: 6/8 (includes 1 group with 2 APD elements) • Minimum focus: 34...
... 4-5/8" (89 x 118 mm) • Weight: 1 lb 7.5 oz (665 g) A unique reflex lens that transmits through apodization optics, which results in combination with the camera's highly sensitive AF sensor. Includes focus hold button. If the aperture is superb, and vignetting and ...of minimizing gear. However, the SAL500F80 overcomes this optical characteristic. STF (Smooth Trans Focus) Lens Reflex Super-Telephoto Lens SAL135F28 Manual focus only Teleconverter compatible 135mm F2.8 [T4.5] STF • Lens groups/elements: 6/8 (includes 1 group with 2 APD elements) • Minimum focus: 34...