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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
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... a safety feature. To ensure reliable operation of the set. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for cleaning the exterior of the set on a bed, sofa, rug, or other sources, refer to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing...
... a safety feature. To ensure reliable operation of the set. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for cleaning the exterior of the set on a bed, sofa, rug, or other sources, refer to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing...
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...and other European countries with the instructions, may influence the picture and sound of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in this manual could otherwise be caused by one or more detailed information about recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Consult the dealer or an ...experienced radio/TV technician for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of materials will not occur in order to conserve natural resources. For the State ...
...and other European countries with the instructions, may influence the picture and sound of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in this manual could otherwise be caused by one or more detailed information about recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Consult the dealer or an ...experienced radio/TV technician for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of materials will not occur in order to conserve natural resources. For the State ...
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... programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may cause a fire. Unauthorized recording of the pixels are not actual images shot using this camera. 8 When firing the flash. - No compensation for contents of the recording The contents of the recording cannot be copyrighted. Notes on...of the copyright laws. When turning on the camera in a cold location. When the camera warms up ) data to the provisions of your camera Shooting procedure • This camera has two modes for effective use. The pictures used in this manual are reproduced images, and are operational for shooting...
... programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may cause a fire. Unauthorized recording of the pixels are not actual images shot using this camera. 8 When firing the flash. - No compensation for contents of the recording The contents of the recording cannot be copyrighted. Notes on...of the copyright laws. When turning on the camera in a cold location. When the camera warms up ) data to the provisions of your camera Shooting procedure • This camera has two modes for effective use. The pictures used in this manual are reproduced images, and are operational for shooting...
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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 ...
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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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... controller from the menu list. To display the menu list, press the Fn (Function) button, (Drive) button, or MENU button. In this instruction manual, the process of the screen. Selecting a function/setting You can select a function for shooting or playback from the menu list is described as follows:... 1 Press the Fn button. 40 z: Press the center button to the guide when operating the camera. Please refer to execute the selection. The step-by-step description of your choice and execute the selection. : Press v/V/b/B on the controller to...
... controller from the menu list. To display the menu list, press the Fn (Function) button, (Drive) button, or MENU button. In this instruction manual, the process of the screen. Selecting a function/setting You can select a function for shooting or playback from the menu list is described as follows:... 1 Press the Fn button. 40 z: Press the center button to the guide when operating the camera. Please refer to execute the selection. The step-by-step description of your choice and execute the selection. : Press v/V/b/B on the controller to...
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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). z Use an exposure meter. button Aperture (F-number) Shutter speed 63 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.
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). z Use an exposure meter. button Aperture (F-number) Shutter speed 63 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.
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... the control dial while pressing the AEL button to [100]. 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 to select the shutter speed and aperture value combination. In M mode,... the ISO setting [AUTO] is set . Manual shift You can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination without changing the exposure you set . • Check the exposure value on the EV...
... the control dial while pressing the AEL button to [100]. 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 to select the shutter speed and aperture value combination. In M mode,... the ISO setting [AUTO] is set . Manual shift You can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination without changing the exposure you set . • Check the exposure value on the EV...
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...), you use a Remote Commander that the shutter was open . 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 can leave the shutter open using a tripod, turn off the Super SteadyShot function. • The longer...
...), you use a Remote Commander that the shutter was open . 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 can leave the shutter open using a tripod, turn off the Super SteadyShot function. • The longer...
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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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... focus has been confirmed. Focus area sensor Focus area Focus indicator Shooting technique • To select the area used for adjusting the focus: autofocus and manual focus.
... focus has been confirmed. Focus area sensor Focus area Focus indicator Shooting technique • To select the area used for adjusting the focus: autofocus and manual focus.
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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 wall. • Two subjects at different distances overlapping in ..., the body of an automobile, or the surface of water. Make sure you measure the exact distance between the subject and the camera. When you put enough distance between the camera and the subject, refer to the position of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. Note • If the subject...
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 wall. • Two subjects at different distances overlapping in ..., the body of an automobile, or the surface of water. Make sure you measure the exact distance between the subject and the camera. When you put enough distance between the camera and the subject, refer to the position of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. Note • If the subject...
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...want to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually. 75 The camera uses the spot AF area exclusively. They do not indicate the size of the controller. Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus) When it is difficult to activate the focus from among nine areas .... • The area used in viewfinder mode. AF area Area Fn button t [AF area] t Select the desired setting (Wide) (Spot) (Local) The camera determines which of the controller, you can adjust the focus using the spot AF area. The green frames are to suit the shooting conditions or...
...want to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually. 75 The camera uses the spot AF area exclusively. They do not indicate the size of the controller. Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus) When it is difficult to activate the focus from among nine areas .... • The area used in viewfinder mode. AF area Area Fn button t [AF area] t Select the desired setting (Wide) (Spot) (Local) The camera determines which of the controller, you can adjust the focus using the spot AF area. The green frames are to suit the shooting conditions or...
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..., then press the button. Enlarging images An image can display the rotated images correctly. The image is played back in the portrait position even if [Manual rotate] is convenient to do another rotation, repeat step 2. • Once you rotate the image, the image is rotated counter-clockwise. This is selected. However...
..., then press the button. Enlarging images An image can display the rotated images correctly. The image is played back in the portrait position even if [Manual rotate] is convenient to do another rotation, repeat step 2. • Once you rotate the image, the image is rotated counter-clockwise. This is selected. However...
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Holding the locked exposure value by pressing the AEL button while the button is locked, appears on the LCD monitor and in the manual mode. Changing the function of the AEL button can be selected using only the control dial. MENU button t 1 t [Ctrl dial setup] t Select the ... • While the exposure value is held down ([AEL hold]). - Holding the locked exposure value by pressing the AEL button until the button is M (Manual exposure) or P (Program shift), you can be selected from the following two functions: - It is convenient that the adjustable item (the shutter speed or ...
Holding the locked exposure value by pressing the AEL button while the button is locked, appears on the LCD monitor and in the manual mode. Changing the function of the AEL button can be selected using only the control dial. MENU button t 1 t [Ctrl dial setup] t Select the ... • While the exposure value is held down ([AEL hold]). - Holding the locked exposure value by pressing the AEL button until the button is M (Manual exposure) or P (Program shift), you can be selected from the following two functions: - It is convenient that the adjustable item (the shutter speed or ...
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...; or ® marks are , in this manual are not used 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...
...; or ® marks are , in this manual are not used 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...
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... a malfunction. This is turned on (page 118). The image is out of focus. • The subject is not a malfunction. • You are shooting in manual focus mode, set the flash mode to AF (autofocus) (page 72). Others A picture taken with it (page 80). Use the focus-lock or... manual focus function (pages 73, 75). Check the minimum focal distance of the camera. Fuzzy specks appear in images shot using the flash. • Dust in the air reflected the flash light and...
... a malfunction. This is turned on (page 118). The image is out of focus. • The subject is not a malfunction. • You are shooting in manual focus mode, set the flash mode to AF (autofocus) (page 72). Others A picture taken with it (page 80). Use the focus-lock or... manual focus function (pages 73, 75). Check the minimum focal distance of the camera. Fuzzy specks appear in images shot using the flash. • Dust in the air reflected the flash light and...