Instruction Manual
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Printed on a computer Printing images Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Instruction Manual DSLR-A330/A380 Preparing the camera Before your operation Shooting images Using the shooting function Using the viewing function Changing your setup Viewing images on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
Printed on a computer Printing images Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Instruction Manual DSLR-A330/A380 Preparing the camera Before your operation Shooting images Using the shooting function Using the viewing function Changing your setup Viewing images on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
Instruction Manual
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... (Exposure bracket 101 Shooting with the Remote Commander 103 Using the viewing Playing back images 104 function Checking the information of recorded images 108 Protecting images (Protect 111 Deleting images (Delete 112 Viewing images on a TV screen 114 Changing your setup Setting image size and image quality 118 Setting the method for recording on a memory card ..... 120 Changing the noise reduction setting 122 Changing the functions of the control dial 123 Changing other settings 124 Setting the LCD monitor 126 Confirming the version of the camera 128 Resetting to...
... (Exposure bracket 101 Shooting with the Remote Commander 103 Using the viewing Playing back images 104 function Checking the information of recorded images 108 Protecting images (Protect 111 Deleting images (Delete 112 Viewing images on a TV screen 114 Changing your setup Setting image size and image quality 118 Setting the method for recording on a memory card ..... 120 Changing the noise reduction setting 122 Changing the functions of the control dial 123 Changing other settings 124 Setting the LCD monitor 126 Confirming the version of the camera 128 Resetting to...
Instruction Manual
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... (Exposure mode) With a single lens reflex camera, you can adjust the shutter speed (how long the shutter is open the aperture (the hole through which is the most important factor in photo shooting. The brightness of low high exposure When using a faster shutter speed, the camera opens the shutter for the camera to take a brighter picture, you can use a fast shutter speed to shoot the ephemeral shape of a wave, or you how to enjoy a variety of movement, focus...
... (Exposure mode) With a single lens reflex camera, you can adjust the shutter speed (how long the shutter is open the aperture (the hole through which is the most important factor in photo shooting. The brightness of low high exposure When using a faster shutter speed, the camera opens the shutter for the camera to take a brighter picture, you can use a fast shutter speed to shoot the ephemeral shape of a wave, or you how to enjoy a variety of movement, focus...
Instruction Manual
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Shooting images Shooting with program auto This mode is suitable for z Using the automatic exposure, while keeping the custom settings for ISO sensitivity, Creative Style, D-Range optimizer, etc. 1 Set the mode dial to P. 2 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings (pages 76 to 103). • Set the flash mode to (Fill-flash) when you shoot with the flash (page 84). 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. 59
Shooting images Shooting with program auto This mode is suitable for z Using the automatic exposure, while keeping the custom settings for ISO sensitivity, Creative Style, D-Range optimizer, etc. 1 Set the mode dial to P. 2 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings (pages 76 to 103). • Set the flash mode to (Fill-flash) when you shoot with the flash (page 84). 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. 59
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... EV scale. The b B arrow appears if the set exposure is set to M, the ISO setting [AUTO] is beyond the range of the EV scale. The arrow starts flashing if the difference becomes greater. However, the flash range differs according to [100]. Standard value Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode. • When the mode dial is set to the aperture value. Toward -: Images become brighter.
... EV scale. The b B arrow appears if the set exposure is set to M, the ISO setting [AUTO] is beyond the range of the EV scale. The arrow starts flashing if the difference becomes greater. However, the flash range differs according to [100]. Standard value Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode. • When the mode dial is set to the aperture value. Toward -: Images become brighter.
Instruction Manual
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... histogram will differ based on the LCD monitor. If the subject is within the flash range. It indicates the condition of flash light. 90 When firing the flash. - However, flash compensation only changes the amount of the image just monitored on aperture setting, etc. • The histogram differs between shooting and playback in Live View mode does not indicate the final recorded image. Notes • The histogram displayed in the following situations: - Toward -: Makes the flash level...
... histogram will differ based on the LCD monitor. If the subject is within the flash range. It indicates the condition of flash light. 90 When firing the flash. - However, flash compensation only changes the amount of the image just monitored on aperture setting, etc. • The histogram differs between shooting and playback in Live View mode does not indicate the final recorded image. Notes • The histogram displayed in the following situations: - Toward -: Makes the flash level...
Instruction Manual
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... exposure. To cancel the self-timer Press on the control button t (Bracket: Cont.) t Select the desired bracket step 2 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. To shoot, press the shutter button shot by shot. 1 on the control button. Shooting images with different degrees of exposure. When the flash is fired, flash bracket shooting is equipped with an auto bracket function. Note • When you like after shooting is finished. This camera is used to shoot several images, each with the exposure shifted (Exposure bracket) Using the shooting function Base exposure...
... exposure. To cancel the self-timer Press on the control button t (Bracket: Cont.) t Select the desired bracket step 2 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. To shoot, press the shutter button shot by shot. 1 on the control button. Shooting images with different degrees of exposure. When the flash is fired, flash bracket shooting is equipped with an auto bracket function. Note • When you like after shooting is finished. This camera is used to shoot several images, each with the exposure shifted (Exposure bracket) Using the shooting function Base exposure...
Instruction Manual
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Changing the functions of the control dial Changing the function of the control dial When the recording mode is convenient if you can set the camera so that the adjustable item (the shutter speed or the aperture value) can be selected using only the control dial. It is M (Manual exposure), you select the most commonly-used item when adjusting the exposure. MENU button t 1 t [Ctrl dial setup] t Select the desired setting 123 Changing your setup
Changing the functions of the control dial Changing the function of the control dial When the recording mode is convenient if you can set the camera so that the adjustable item (the shutter speed or the aperture value) can be selected using only the control dial. It is M (Manual exposure), you select the most commonly-used item when adjusting the exposure. MENU button t 1 t [Ctrl dial setup] t Select the desired setting 123 Changing your setup
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...the background color of the LCD monitor from the screen You can turn the camera to the power save mode You can select the background color of the screen display You can set different time intervals for the camera to switch to power save mode (Power save) for the Live View (LV) and viewfinder modes (OVF). MENU button t 1 t [Display Color] t Select the desired setting Removing the Help Guide from [Black], [White], [Brown], or [Pink]. Pressing the shutter button halfway down returns the camera to perform the next operation quickly. MENU button t 1 t [Power Save (LV)] or [Power Save (OVF...
...the background color of the LCD monitor from the screen You can turn the camera to the power save mode You can select the background color of the screen display You can set different time intervals for the camera to switch to power save mode (Power save) for the Live View (LV) and viewfinder modes (OVF). MENU button t 1 t [Display Color] t Select the desired setting Removing the Help Guide from [Black], [White], [Brown], or [Pink]. Pressing the shutter button halfway down returns the camera to perform the next operation quickly. MENU button t 1 t [Power Save (LV)] or [Power Save (OVF...
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... using the light sensor (page 36). You can set to the brightest setting even if you select [Auto]. MENU button t 1 t [LCD brightness] t [Manual] t Select the desired setting Notes • When it is set to [Auto], do not cover the light sensor with the AC-PW10AM AC Adaptor (sold separately), the brightness of the LCD monitor is always set the brightness of the image right after shooting (Auto review) You can change the displayed time. Setting the displayed time...
... using the light sensor (page 36). You can set to the brightest setting even if you select [Auto]. MENU button t 1 t [LCD brightness] t [Manual] t Select the desired setting Notes • When it is set to [Auto], do not cover the light sensor with the AC-PW10AM AC Adaptor (sold separately), the brightness of the LCD monitor is always set the brightness of the image right after shooting (Auto review) You can change the displayed time. Setting the displayed time...
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Items Exposure compensation (88) Recording information display (70) Playback display (104) Drive mode (99) ISO (92) Flash mode (84) Metering mode (91) Autofocus mode (79) White balance (93) Custom white balance (94) D-RangeOptimizer (96) Creative Style (96) Recording menu Reset to be reset are as follows. MENU button t 3 t [Reset default] t [OK] The items to ±0.0 Graphic Display Single-image screen (with recording information) Single-shot adv. AUTO Autoflash or Flash Off Multi segment AF-A AWB (Auto white balance) 5500K Standard Standard Items Image size (118) Aspect ratio (118) ...
Items Exposure compensation (88) Recording information display (70) Playback display (104) Drive mode (99) ISO (92) Flash mode (84) Metering mode (91) Autofocus mode (79) White balance (93) Custom white balance (94) D-RangeOptimizer (96) Creative Style (96) Recording menu Reset to be reset are as follows. MENU button t 3 t [Reset default] t [OK] The items to ±0.0 Graphic Display Single-image screen (with recording information) Single-shot adv. AUTO Autoflash or Flash Off Multi segment AF-A AWB (Auto white balance) 5500K Standard Standard Items Image size (118) Aspect ratio (118) ...
Instruction Manual
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... the instructions on the screen. 141 Viewing images on the screen to complete the installation. Note • When the restart confirmation message appears, restart the computer following software is complete. 3 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is installed and shortcut icons appear on the desktop. • Sony Image Data Suite "Image Data Converter SR" "Image Data Lightbox SR" • Sony Picture Utility "PMB" "PMB Guide" x Macintosh • Log on as Administrator. 1 Turn on your...
... the instructions on the screen. 141 Viewing images on the screen to complete the installation. Note • When the restart confirmation message appears, restart the computer following software is complete. 3 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is installed and shortcut icons appear on the desktop. • Sony Image Data Suite "Image Data Converter SR" "Image Data Lightbox SR" • Sony Picture Utility "PMB" "PMB Guide" x Macintosh • Log on as Administrator. 1 Turn on your...
Instruction Manual
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... in shutter speed (varies according to shooting conditions and lens used) [Anti-Dust] System Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and image sensor-shift mechanism [Auto Focus System] System TTL phase-detection system, CCD line sensors (9 points, 8 lines with center cross-hair sensor) Sensitivity Range 0 to 18 EV (at ISO 100 equivalent) AF illuminator Approx. 1 to 5 m (3.3 to 16.4 feet) [Live View] Type Pentamirror tilt mechanism Image format Exclusive image sensor for Live View Metering method...
... in shutter speed (varies according to shooting conditions and lens used) [Anti-Dust] System Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and image sensor-shift mechanism [Auto Focus System] System TTL phase-detection system, CCD line sensors (9 points, 8 lines with center cross-hair sensor) Sensitivity Range 0 to 18 EV (at ISO 100 equivalent) AF illuminator Approx. 1 to 5 m (3.3 to 16.4 feet) [Live View] Type Pentamirror tilt mechanism Image format Exclusive image sensor for Live View Metering method...
Instruction Manual
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...changed, the flash range also changes with the flash is too dark. • If the subject is used, take it off and try shooting again. The date and time are too dark. • If any filter or hood is beyond the available range of the subject come out red. • Activate the red eye reduction function...of light appears on the image (Ghosting). • The picture was taken under a strong light source, and excessive light has entered the lens. The eyes of the camera. An ND filter or a PL filter. - The aperture value and/or shutter speed flashes when you press the shutter button halfway ...
...changed, the flash range also changes with the flash is too dark. • If the subject is used, take it off and try shooting again. The date and time are too dark. • If any filter or hood is beyond the available range of the subject come out red. • Activate the red eye reduction function...of light appears on the image (Ghosting). • The picture was taken under a strong light source, and excessive light has entered the lens. The eyes of the camera. An ND filter or a PL filter. - The aperture value and/or shutter speed flashes when you press the shutter button halfway ...
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... locked. Insert a memory card, or change the memory card. Set date and time? • Set the date and time. It may take a some time to perform [Cleaning mode] when the battery level is inserted or the format has failed. Processing... • When Long exposure noise reduction will be used the camera for the same amount of the memory card is locked. • No memory card of the memory card using the memory card switch is damaged. • The terminal section of time that the shutter was modified. Format...
... locked. Insert a memory card, or change the memory card. Set date and time? • Set the date and time. It may take a some time to perform [Cleaning mode] when the battery level is inserted or the format has failed. Processing... • When Long exposure noise reduction will be used the camera for the same amount of the memory card is locked. • No memory card of the memory card using the memory card switch is damaged. • The terminal section of time that the shutter was modified. Format...
Marketing Specifications (DSLR-A380Y Kit)
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...; Battery power Smart Teleconverter 2X Digital Zoom BIONZ™ image processor High sensitivity (ISO 3200) for superior noise reduction A broad sensitivity range from the ability to minimize blur due to camera shake. 14.2 megapixel resolution for easier operation. Lightweight and stylish body The DSLR-A380 features a stylish, modern design with compatible Sony® BRAVIA HDTVs to let you control camera playback using the television's remote (HDMI cable and BRAVIA Sync...
...; Battery power Smart Teleconverter 2X Digital Zoom BIONZ™ image processor High sensitivity (ISO 3200) for superior noise reduction A broad sensitivity range from the ability to minimize blur due to camera shake. 14.2 megapixel resolution for easier operation. Lightweight and stylish body The DSLR-A380 features a stylish, modern design with compatible Sony® BRAVIA HDTVs to let you control camera playback using the television's remote (HDMI cable and BRAVIA Sync...
Marketing Specifications (DSLR-A380Y Kit)
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...with viewfinder, approx. 230 images in live view mode (CIPA standard) Software Supplied Software: PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Image Data Converter SR Image Data Lightbox SR Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP*SP2 Windows Vista Mac OS X(v10.1.3) or later Control AF modes: Single-shot AF, Automatic AF, Continuous AF, (AF/MF selectable) Drive Mode: Single-shot, Continuous, Selftimer, Self-timer Continuous, Bracketing, Remote Commander Exposure Compensation: ±2EV (in 0.3 EV steps) Exposure settings: Auto, Auto Flash Off, Program Auto (P), Aperture...
...with viewfinder, approx. 230 images in live view mode (CIPA standard) Software Supplied Software: PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Image Data Converter SR Image Data Lightbox SR Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP*SP2 Windows Vista Mac OS X(v10.1.3) or later Control AF modes: Single-shot AF, Automatic AF, Continuous AF, (AF/MF selectable) Drive Mode: Single-shot, Continuous, Selftimer, Self-timer Continuous, Bracketing, Remote Commander Exposure Compensation: ±2EV (in 0.3 EV steps) Exposure settings: Auto, Auto Flash Off, Program Auto (P), Aperture...
Quick Setup Guide
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... focus. Pressing the shutter button halfway down to the shooting mode: To delete the image Press . To fully enjoy the features of the camera. For customers in the U.S.A. When you want to the Instruction Manual. Date/time setup 1 Turn the camera on the photo image. To return to shoot. The memory card 1 Open the memory card cover. 2 Insert a memory card and select the type of the battery. Turn the lens until the CHARGE lamp lights off . For available memory cards, refer to use using...
... focus. Pressing the shutter button halfway down to the shooting mode: To delete the image Press . To fully enjoy the features of the camera. For customers in the U.S.A. When you want to the Instruction Manual. Date/time setup 1 Turn the camera on the photo image. To return to shoot. The memory card 1 Open the memory card cover. 2 Insert a memory card and select the type of the battery. Turn the lens until the CHARGE lamp lights off . For available memory cards, refer to use using...
Marketing Specifications (DSLR-A380L Kit)
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... Photo LCD Plus™ featuring Live View with Quick Auto Focus A large 2.7" (diag.) Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display features Live View with a point-and-shoot camera. Lightweight and stylish body The DSLR-A380 features a stylish, modern design with improved focus control to help take the complexity out of DSLR photography. The Help Guide offers clear, concise explanations of various modes and settings, while the Graphic Display helps you understand the relationship between aperture and shutter speed...
... Photo LCD Plus™ featuring Live View with Quick Auto Focus A large 2.7" (diag.) Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display features Live View with a point-and-shoot camera. Lightweight and stylish body The DSLR-A380 features a stylish, modern design with improved focus control to help take the complexity out of DSLR photography. The Help Guide offers clear, concise explanations of various modes and settings, while the Graphic Display helps you understand the relationship between aperture and shutter speed...
Marketing Specifications (DSLR-A380L Kit)
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... function menu" Software Supplied Software: PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Image Data Converter SR Image Data Lightbox SR Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP*SP2 Windows Vista Mac OS X(v10.1.3) or later Control AF modes: Single-shot AF, Automatic AF, Continuous AF, (AF/MF selectable) Drive Mode: Single-shot, Continuous, Selftimer, Self-timer Continuous, Bracketing, Remote Commander Exposure Compensation: ±2EV (in 0.3 EV steps) Exposure settings: Auto, Auto Flash Off, Program Auto (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter priority (S), Manual (M) Focus...
... function menu" Software Supplied Software: PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Image Data Converter SR Image Data Lightbox SR Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP*SP2 Windows Vista Mac OS X(v10.1.3) or later Control AF modes: Single-shot AF, Automatic AF, Continuous AF, (AF/MF selectable) Drive Mode: Single-shot, Continuous, Selftimer, Self-timer Continuous, Bracketing, Remote Commander Exposure Compensation: ±2EV (in 0.3 EV steps) Exposure settings: Auto, Auto Flash Off, Program Auto (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter priority (S), Manual (M) Focus...
