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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 this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on a computer Printing images Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
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 this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on a computer Printing images Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
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... mode, you monitored with such issues that may cause a malfunction. When you must place the camera under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap. • Images may become temporarily dark. When the camera warms up ) data to the provisions of the pixels are operational for effective use. This is...on the LCD monitor in this manual The photographs used of the LCD monitor. • Do not expose the camera to a malfunction of your camera Shooting procedure • This camera has two modes for if recording or playback is too large. - The difference becomes larger in any way. ...
... mode, you monitored with such issues that may cause a malfunction. When you must place the camera under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap. • Images may become temporarily dark. When the camera warms up ) data to the provisions of the pixels are operational for effective use. This is...on the LCD monitor in this manual The photographs used of the LCD monitor. • Do not expose the camera to a malfunction of your camera Shooting procedure • This camera has two modes for if recording or playback is too large. - The difference becomes larger in any way. ...
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... the accessories supplied 13 Preparing the battery pack 14 Attaching a lens 20 Inserting a memory card 22 Preparing the camera 25 Using the accessories supplied 27 Checking the number of recordable images 29 Cleaning 32 Identifying parts and screen indicators 35 Front side 35...the Fn (Function) button ... 42 The functions selected by the MENU button 42 Adjusting the angle of the LCD monitor 44 Shooting an image without camera shake 45 Correct posture 45 Using the SteadyShot function 46 Using a tripod 47 / Shooting with the automatic setting 48 Shooting with a suitable setting ...
... the accessories supplied 13 Preparing the battery pack 14 Attaching a lens 20 Inserting a memory card 22 Preparing the camera 25 Using the accessories supplied 27 Checking the number of recordable images 29 Cleaning 32 Identifying parts and screen indicators 35 Front side 35...the Fn (Function) button ... 42 The functions selected by the MENU button 42 Adjusting the angle of the LCD monitor 44 Shooting an image without camera shake 45 Correct posture 45 Using the SteadyShot function 46 Using a tripod 47 / Shooting with the automatic setting 48 Shooting with a suitable setting ...
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...your desired image processing (Creative Style) 96 Changing the range of color reproduction (Color Space) 98 Selecting the drive mode 99 Shooting single shot 99 Shooting continuously 99 Using the self-timer 100 Shooting images with the exposure shifted (Exposure bracket 101 Shooting with the Remote...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 the default 129 Viewing images Copying images to your computer 131 on a computer Viewing images on your computer ...
...your desired image processing (Creative Style) 96 Changing the range of color reproduction (Color Space) 98 Selecting the drive mode 99 Shooting single shot 99 Shooting continuously 99 Using the self-timer 100 Shooting images with the exposure shifted (Exposure bracket 101 Shooting with the Remote...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 the default 129 Viewing images Copying images to your computer 131 on a computer Viewing images on your computer ...
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... cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the U.S.A. Preparing the camera Preparing the camera Checking the accessories supplied The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. • BC-VH1 Battery charger (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) • CD-ROM (Application Software for α camera) (1) • Quick Start Guide (1) • Instruction Manual (This...
... cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the U.S.A. Preparing the camera Preparing the camera Checking the accessories supplied The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. • BC-VH1 Battery charger (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) • CD-ROM (Application Software for α camera) (1) • Quick Start Guide (1) • Instruction Manual (This...
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Charging the battery pack The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack can also be used when it has not been fully charged. 1 Insert the battery pack on the battery charger. Preparing the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be charged even when it clicks. 14 Push the battery pack until it has not been fully depleted. It can be sure to charge the NP-FH50 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (supplied).
Charging the battery pack The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack can also be used when it has not been fully charged. 1 Insert the battery pack on the battery charger. Preparing the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be charged even when it clicks. 14 Push the battery pack until it has not been fully depleted. It can be sure to charge the NP-FH50 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (supplied).
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... : Charging Light off: Normal charge completed One hour after the lamp is as follows. and Canada Plug To the wall outlet (wall socket) Preparing the camera CHARGE lamp For customers in either way: - Fast flashing: Turns the light on the remaining capacity of the battery back or charging conditions. When the...
... : Charging Light off: Normal charge completed One hour after the lamp is as follows. and Canada Plug To the wall outlet (wall socket) Preparing the camera CHARGE lamp For customers in either way: - Fast flashing: Turns the light on the remaining capacity of the battery back or charging conditions. When the...
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...other than the "InfoLITHIUM" H series battery pack in the battery charger (supplied) with dry cloth, etc. Power sources You can use your camera and the battery charger and the AC-PW10AM AC Adaptor (sold separately) in an ambient temperature of injury from the battery charger. When the ...battery charger resumes charging and the CHARGE lamp lights up again. Notes • Connect the battery charger to 86°F). To use your camera abroad - When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast again, this may be performed successfully. We recommend charging the battery pack in any country or ...
...other than the "InfoLITHIUM" H series battery pack in the battery charger (supplied) with dry cloth, etc. Power sources You can use your camera and the battery charger and the AC-PW10AM AC Adaptor (sold separately) in an ambient temperature of injury from the battery charger. When the ...battery charger resumes charging and the CHARGE lamp lights up again. Notes • Connect the battery charger to 86°F). To use your camera abroad - When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast again, this may be performed successfully. We recommend charging the battery pack in any country or ...
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Lock lever Lock lever 17 Preparing the camera Inserting the charged battery pack 1 While sliding the battery cover open lever, open the battery cover. 2 Firmly insert the battery pack all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the arrow. To remove the battery pack Turn off the camera and slide the lock lever in the direction of the battery. 3 Close the battery cover. Be careful not to drop the battery pack.
Lock lever Lock lever 17 Preparing the camera Inserting the charged battery pack 1 While sliding the battery cover open lever, open the battery cover. 2 Firmly insert the battery pack all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the arrow. To remove the battery pack Turn off the camera and slide the lock lever in the direction of the battery. 3 Close the battery cover. Be careful not to drop the battery pack.
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...in the viewfinder mode. If the battery operating time seems shortened considerably, a probable cause is that the battery pack can be used with your camera immediately before you start shooting. • The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the flash frequently, use of its life. ...pack can be used is too fast, switch to warm it up, and insert it more and more pictures. We recommend that in your camera. Doing so makes the battery last longer. The battery pack is shorter than that you put the battery pack in low temperature surroundings. ...
...in the viewfinder mode. If the battery operating time seems shortened considerably, a probable cause is that the battery pack can be used with your camera immediately before you start shooting. • The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the flash frequently, use of its life. ...pack can be used is too fast, switch to warm it up, and insert it more and more pictures. We recommend that in your camera. Doing so makes the battery last longer. The battery pack is shorter than that you put the battery pack in low temperature surroundings. ...
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Preparing the camera • The battery life varies according to how it up once a year on your camera before storing the battery pack in a dry, cool place to be used for a long time, fully charge it and then fully use it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is not to prolong the battery life. 19 How to store the battery pack If the battery pack is used.
Preparing the camera • The battery life varies according to how it up once a year on your camera before storing the battery pack in a dry, cool place to be used for a long time, fully charge it and then fully use it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is not to prolong the battery life. 19 How to store the battery pack If the battery pack is used.
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... dust or debris from getting inside the camera. 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks on the lens and camera. 3 Turn the lens clockwise until it to the camera, purchase the Rear Lens Cap ALC-R55. • When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. • Do not use... force when attaching a lens. 20 When you store the lens without attaching it clicks ...
... dust or debris from getting inside the camera. 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks on the lens and camera. 3 Turn the lens clockwise until it to the camera, purchase the Rear Lens Cap ALC-R55. • When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. • Do not use... force when attaching a lens. 20 When you store the lens without attaching it clicks ...
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...locations when attaching/removing a lens. If dust or debris lands on the image sensor. Setup menu 21 Preparing the camera To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in the (page 33). Lens release button Note on changing the lens When changing the lens, if dust or debris ...gets inside the camera and lands on the surface of the image ...
...locations when attaching/removing a lens. If dust or debris lands on the image sensor. Setup menu 21 Preparing the camera To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in the (page 33). Lens release button Note on changing the lens When changing the lens, if dust or debris ...gets inside the camera and lands on the surface of the image ...
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... card Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards can be used with this camera. The "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are referred to as the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and the... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or an SD memory card. • Insert the memory card until it clicks as the "SD memory card" in this camera. Face side (SD memory card) Terminal part Face side ("Memory Stick PRO Duo") Terminal part 3 Select the type of memory card you want to as...
... card Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards can be used with this camera. The "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are referred to as the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and the... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or an SD memory card. • Insert the memory card until it clicks as the "SD memory card" in this camera. Face side (SD memory card) Terminal part Face side ("Memory Stick PRO Duo") Terminal part 3 Select the type of memory card you want to as...
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... may be damaged if you place the memory card near stronglymagnetized material or use or store the memory card under the following conditions: - Preparing the camera 4 Close the memory card cover. To remove the memory card Check that the access lamp is set to direct sunlight. - High temperature locations such as...
... may be damaged if you place the memory card near stronglymagnetized material or use or store the memory card under the following conditions: - Preparing the camera 4 Close the memory card cover. To remove the memory card Check that the access lamp is set to direct sunlight. - High temperature locations such as...
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...cards with a capacity up to 32 GB have been confirmed to operate properly with this camera. • The memory cards formatted with a computer are not guaranteed to operate with this camera. • Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the memory cards... PRO Duo" media* "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media* Available with your camera "Memory Stick Duo" media Unavailable with your camera "Memory Stick" media and "Memory Stick PRO" media Unavailable with your camera * This is copyright protection technology that requires MagicGate functions cannot be guaranteed for all...
...cards with a capacity up to 32 GB have been confirmed to operate properly with this camera. • The memory cards formatted with a computer are not guaranteed to operate with this camera. • Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the memory cards... PRO Duo" media* "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media* Available with your camera "Memory Stick Duo" media Unavailable with your camera "Memory Stick" media and "Memory Stick PRO" media Unavailable with your camera * This is copyright protection technology that requires MagicGate functions cannot be guaranteed for all...
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... for the first time, the date/time setup screen appears. 1 Set the power switch to ON to turn the camera on. • To turn the camera off, set it to OFF. 2 Verify that [OK] is selected on the LCD monitor, then press the center of the control button. 3 Select each item ...
... for the first time, the date/time setup screen appears. 1 Set the power switch to ON to turn the camera on. • To turn the camera off, set it to OFF. 2 Verify that [OK] is selected on the LCD monitor, then press the center of the control button. 3 Select each item ...
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Preparing the camera Using the accessories supplied This section describes how to use the shoulder strap, the eyepiece cover, and eyecup. The other accessories are described in the following pages. • Rechargeable battery pack (page 14) • Battery charger (page 14) • Power cord (mains lead) (not supplied in the U.S.A. Eyepiece cover 27 and Canada) (page 14) • USB cable (pages 132, 148) • CD-ROM (page 140) Attaching the shoulder strap Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera. • You can also attach the eyepiece cover (page 28) on the strap.
Preparing the camera Using the accessories supplied This section describes how to use the shoulder strap, the eyepiece cover, and eyecup. The other accessories are described in the following pages. • Rechargeable battery pack (page 14) • Battery charger (page 14) • Power cord (mains lead) (not supplied in the U.S.A. Eyepiece cover 27 and Canada) (page 14) • USB cable (pages 132, 148) • CD-ROM (page 140) Attaching the shoulder strap Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera. • You can also attach the eyepiece cover (page 28) on the strap.
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...this camera. The number of images that can be recorded on a memory card The table shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded (should you continue to ON, the number of images that can be recorded on the shooting conditions. Image size: L 14M (DSLR-A380)/L 10M (DSLR-A330)... images) flashes in yellow, the memory card is displayed on the LCD monitor. Checking the number of recordable images Preparing the camera Once you insert a memory card into the camera and set the power switch to shoot using Sony standard memory cards for testing. Insert a memory card.
...this camera. The number of images that can be recorded on a memory card The table shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded (should you continue to ON, the number of images that can be recorded on the shooting conditions. Image size: L 14M (DSLR-A380)/L 10M (DSLR-A330)... images) flashes in yellow, the memory card is displayed on the LCD monitor. Checking the number of recordable images Preparing the camera Once you insert a memory card into the camera and set the power switch to shoot using Sony standard memory cards for testing. Insert a memory card.
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... [Fine]. - [Autofocus mode] is as follows when you use . Live View mode DSLR-A380 Approx. 230 images DSLR-A330 Approx. 230 images Viewfinder mode Approx. 500 images Approx. 510 images • The number is based on the conditions of use the camera with a battery pack at full capacity. The power turns on and off... pack The approximate number of images that the actual numbers may be recorded is set to (Automatic AF). - Shooting once every 30 seconds. - Preparing the camera The number of images that can be less than those indicated depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA...
... [Fine]. - [Autofocus mode] is as follows when you use . Live View mode DSLR-A380 Approx. 230 images DSLR-A330 Approx. 230 images Viewfinder mode Approx. 500 images Approx. 510 images • The number is based on the conditions of use the camera with a battery pack at full capacity. The power turns on and off... pack The approximate number of images that the actual numbers may be recorded is set to (Automatic AF). - Shooting once every 30 seconds. - Preparing the camera The number of images that can be less than those indicated depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA...