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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... used for a long time, fully charge it and then fully use it up , and insert it in your camera immediately before storing the battery pack in a dry, cool place to prolong the battery life. 18 Effective use it... more and more, and as you use : put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used is limited. .... We recommend the following to how it up once a year on your camera before you start shooting. • The battery pack will run out quickly if you use of its life.
... used for a long time, fully charge it and then fully use it up , and insert it in your camera immediately before storing the battery pack in a dry, cool place to prolong the battery life. 18 Effective use it... more and more, and as you use : put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used is limited. .... We recommend the following to how it up once a year on your camera before you start shooting. • The battery pack will run out quickly if you use of its life.
Instruction Manual
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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 Body...
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 Body...
Instruction Manual
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... it stops. • When changing the lens, quickly change the lens away 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 landing on the shooting environment. Lens release button Note on changing the... lands on the surface of the image sensor (the part that acts as to keep dust from getting inside the camera. 2 Replace the cap on the lens and attach the body cap to prevent dust from the cap. If dust or debris lands on the image sensor Clean the image sensor ...
... it stops. • When changing the lens, quickly change the lens away 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 landing on the shooting environment. Lens release button Note on changing the... lands on the surface of the image sensor (the part that acts as to keep dust from getting inside the camera. 2 Replace the cap on the lens and attach the body cap to prevent dust from the cap. If dust or debris lands on the image sensor Clean the image sensor ...
Instruction Manual
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... commercially available blower and clean the image sensor following the steps below. Notes • Cleaning can be completed quickly. The message "After cleaning, turn camera off. If there is lifted. 32 You can cause damage to the shutter. Continue?" MENU button 3 Select [Cleaning mode] with v/V on the ...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 shooting environment. Cleaning the image sensor If...
... commercially available blower and clean the image sensor following the steps below. Notes • Cleaning can be completed quickly. The message "After cleaning, turn camera off. If there is lifted. 32 You can cause damage to the shutter. Continue?" MENU button 3 Select [Cleaning mode] with v/V on the ...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 shooting environment. Cleaning the image sensor If...
Instruction Manual
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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. 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
Instruction Manual
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...that the shutter speed is displayed only in M/S/PS modes. 45 When shooting in a kneeling position, steady your upper body by placing your elbow on your body. Point 4 When shooting with your shooting situation. Shooting images Point 1 One hand holds the grip of the LCD ...monitor to potential camera shake, the (Camera shake warning) indicator flashes. In this case, use the Super SteadyShot function, a tripod, or the flash. (Camera shake warning) ...
...that the shutter speed is displayed only in M/S/PS modes. 45 When shooting in a kneeling position, steady your upper body by placing your elbow on your body. Point 4 When shooting with your shooting situation. Shooting images Point 1 One hand holds the grip of the LCD ...monitor to potential camera shake, the (Camera shake warning) indicator flashes. In this case, use the Super SteadyShot function, a tripod, or the flash. (Camera shake warning) ...
Instruction Manual
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...location of the image sensor*. Make sure you measure the exact distance between the subject and the camera. Using the shooting function Subjects that is very bright or glittering, such as the sun, the body of an automobile, or the surface of water. Note • If the subject is closer than... the minimum shooting distance of the camera that acts as the film. Shooting with your desired composition (Focus-lock) 1 ...
...location of the image sensor*. Make sure you measure the exact distance between the subject and the camera. Using the shooting function Subjects that is very bright or glittering, such as the sun, the body of an automobile, or the surface of water. Note • If the subject is closer than... the minimum shooting distance of the camera that acts as the film. Shooting with your desired composition (Focus-lock) 1 ...
Instruction Manual
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...the same picture angle, by increasing the focal length of images recorded or edited with your camera on 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... Mass Approx. 78 g (2.8 oz) Design and specifications are not guaranteed. On image data compatibility • This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Playback of images ...
...the same picture angle, by increasing the focal length of images recorded or edited with your camera on 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... Mass Approx. 78 g (2.8 oz) Design and specifications are not guaranteed. On image data compatibility • This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Playback of images ...
Instruction Manual
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...the power 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 heater • The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this malfunction cannot be unable to evaporate. On the ... vibration • Near strong magnetic place • In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to attach the lens cap or body cap when not using the camera. However, if you use the camera for about an hour for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of the...
...the power 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 heater • The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this malfunction cannot be unable to evaporate. On the ... vibration • Near strong magnetic place • In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to attach the lens cap or body cap when not using the camera. However, if you use the camera for about an hour for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of the...