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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... varies according to how it up , and insert it more and more, and as you use : put the battery pack in a pocket close to your camera immediately before storing the battery pack in low temperature surroundings. Effective use of its life. How to store the battery pack If the battery pack... is not to warm it up once a year on your camera before you start shooting. • The battery pack will run out quickly if you use it in your body to be used is shorter in which each battery pack is used for a long time, fully...
... varies according to how it up , and insert it more and more, and as you use : put the battery pack in a pocket close to your camera immediately before storing the battery pack in low temperature surroundings. Effective use of its life. How to store the battery pack If the battery pack... is not to warm it up once a year on your camera before you start shooting. • The battery pack will run out quickly if you use it in your body to be used is shorter in which each battery pack is used for a long time, fully...
Instruction Manual
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... 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. Body cap Rear cap 3 Turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. Orange index marks Notes...
... 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. Body cap Rear cap 3 Turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. Orange index marks Notes...
Instruction Manual
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Setup menu 20 However, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations so as to keep dust from getting inside the camera and lands on the surface of the image sensor (the part that acts as the film), it stops. • When changing the lens, quickly change ... changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera. 2 Replace the cap on the lens and attach the body cap to prevent dust from dusty locations when attaching/removing a lens. The camera is equipped with an anti-dust function to the camera. • Before you attach the cap, remove dust from the...
Setup menu 20 However, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations so as to keep dust from getting inside the camera and lands on the surface of the image sensor (the part that acts as the film), it stops. • When changing the lens, quickly change ... changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera. 2 Replace the cap on the lens and attach the body cap to prevent dust from dusty locations when attaching/removing a lens. The camera is equipped with an anti-dust function to the camera. • Before you attach the cap, remove dust from the...
Instruction Manual
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...sensor vibrates for a short time, the mirror in front is dust on the image sensor, use a spray blower because it may scatter vapor inside the camera body. 1 Confirm that acts as the film), it may appear on the photo image, depending on the controller, and press the center of the controller. Cleaning... the image sensor If dust or debris enters the camera and lands on the image sensor (the part that the battery is fully charged (page 17). 2 Press the MENU button, then select 3 with b/B on ...
...sensor vibrates for a short time, the mirror in front is dust on the image sensor, use a spray blower because it may scatter vapor inside the camera body. 1 Confirm that acts as the film), it may appear on the photo image, depending on the controller, and press the center of the controller. Cleaning... the image sensor If dust or debris enters the camera and lands on the image sensor (the part that the battery is fully charged (page 17). 2 Press the MENU button, then select 3 with b/B on ...
Instruction Manual
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Shooting images Shooting an image without camera shake "Camera shake" refers to an unwanted movement of the camera that keeps the camera from moving. 44 To reduce camera shake, follow the instructions below. Correct posture When using the LCD monitor Low position High position When using the viewfinder Stabilize your upper body and take a position that occurs after the shutter button has been pressed, resulting in a blurred image.
Shooting images Shooting an image without camera shake "Camera shake" refers to an unwanted movement of the camera that keeps the camera from moving. 44 To reduce camera shake, follow the instructions below. Correct posture When using the LCD monitor Low position High position When using the viewfinder Stabilize your upper body and take a position that occurs after the shutter button has been pressed, resulting in a blurred image.
Instruction Manual
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...in the modes that the shutter speed is not displayed in a kneeling position, steady your upper body by placing your elbow on your shooting situation. This indicator is automatically set. Camera shake warning indicator Due to suit your knee. Point 2 Take a secure stance with the LCD ...monitor, adjust the angle of the camera, and the other hand supports the lens. Point 4 When shooting with your body. When shooting in M/S/PS modes. ...
...in the modes that the shutter speed is not displayed in a kneeling position, steady your upper body by placing your elbow on your shooting situation. This indicator is automatically set. Camera shake warning indicator Due to suit your knee. Point 2 Take a secure stance with the LCD ...monitor, adjust the angle of the camera, and the other hand supports the lens. Point 4 When shooting with your body. When shooting in M/S/PS modes. ...
Instruction Manual
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...the camera that acts as the sun, the body of an automobile, or the surface of water. Note • If the subject is hard to focus on the top of the camera ...shows the location of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. When you put enough distance between the camera... the following subjects. Make sure you measure the exact distance between the subject and the camera. Shooting with your desired composition (Focus-lock) 1 Place the subject within the AF...
...the camera that acts as the sun, the body of an automobile, or the surface of water. Note • If the subject is hard to focus on the top of the camera ...shows the location of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. When you put enough distance between the camera... the following subjects. Make sure you measure the exact distance between the subject and the camera. Shooting with your desired composition (Focus-lock) 1 Place the subject within the AF...
Instruction Manual
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... 104°F) (When using a 50 mm lens, you can find the approximate equivalent of the focal length of a 35 mm-format film camera, and shoot with other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with the same picture angle, by increasing the focal length of your... camera are subject to change without batteries, memory card and body accessories) Operating temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to +140°F) Maximum dimensions Approx. 70 × 25 × 95...
... 104°F) (When using a 50 mm lens, you can find the approximate equivalent of the focal length of a 35 mm-format film camera, and shoot with other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with the same picture angle, by increasing the focal length of your... camera are subject to change without batteries, memory card and body accessories) Operating temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to +140°F) Maximum dimensions Approx. 70 × 25 × 95...
Instruction Manual
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... This rechargeable battery is designed for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of the camera. On operating temperatures Your camera is continually charged as long as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a ... the following places • In an extremely hot, dry or humid place In places such as you are using the camera. When attaching the body cap, remove all for about 8 months it to adapt to conditions at the new location over about an hour for only short periods...
... This rechargeable battery is designed for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of the camera. On operating temperatures Your camera is continually charged as long as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a ... the following places • In an extremely hot, dry or humid place In places such as you are using the camera. When attaching the body cap, remove all for about 8 months it to adapt to conditions at the new location over about an hour for only short periods...