Instruction Manual
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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 Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Instruction Manual DSLR-A390 A-mount ® Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
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 Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Instruction Manual DSLR-A390 A-mount ® Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
Instruction Manual
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.... • Replace only with Canadian ICES-003. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the same or equivalent type recommended by disconnecting the plug from the AC power source (mains) as long as it has been UL Listed. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A390 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics...
.... • Replace only with Canadian ICES-003. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the same or equivalent type recommended by disconnecting the plug from the AC power source (mains) as long as it has been UL Listed. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A390 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics...
Instruction Manual
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... camera Before your operation Shooting images Notes on using your camera 7 Checking 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 31 Identifying parts and screen indicators 34 Front side 34 Rear side 35 Sides/Bottom 36 LCD monitor 37 Selecting a function/setting 39 The functions selected by the Control button...
... camera Before your operation Shooting images Notes on using your camera 7 Checking 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 31 Identifying parts and screen indicators 34 Front side 34 Rear side 35 Sides/Bottom 36 LCD monitor 37 Selecting a function/setting 39 The functions selected by the Control button...
Instruction Manual
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... (Exposure bracket 99 Shooting with the Remote Commander 101 Using the viewing Playing back images 102 function Checking the information of recorded images 106 Protecting images (Protect 109 Deleting images (Delete 110 Viewing images on a TV screen 112 Changing your setup Setting image size and image quality 116 Setting the method for recording on a memory card ..... 118 Changing the noise reduction setting 120 Changing the functions of the control dial 121 Changing other settings 122 Setting the LCD monitor 124 Confirming the version of the camera 126 Resetting to...
... (Exposure bracket 99 Shooting with the Remote Commander 101 Using the viewing Playing back images 102 function Checking the information of recorded images 106 Protecting images (Protect 109 Deleting images (Delete 110 Viewing images on a TV screen 112 Changing your setup Setting image size and image quality 116 Setting the method for recording on a memory card ..... 118 Changing the noise reduction setting 120 Changing the functions of the control dial 121 Changing other settings 122 Setting the LCD monitor 124 Confirming the version of the camera 126 Resetting to...
Instruction Manual
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..., 61). Shooting an image the way you want it (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 called "exposure." The brightness of photographic expressions. To take in light, resulting in front of and beyond the flower out of the effects you like. 56 These are a few of focus. This...
..., 61). Shooting an image the way you want it (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 called "exposure." The brightness of photographic expressions. To take in light, resulting in front of and beyond the flower out of the effects you like. 56 These are a few of focus. This...
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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 75 to 101). • Set the flash mode to (Fill-flash) when you shoot with the flash (page 82). 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. 58
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 75 to 101). • Set the flash mode to (Fill-flash) when you shoot with the flash (page 82). 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. 58
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... • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode. • When the mode dial is set . • Check the exposure value on the EV scale. Toward -: Images become brighter. Toward +: Images become darker. Set the ISO sensitivity as necessary (page 90). • Set the flash mode to the aperture value. In M mode, the ISO setting [AUTO] is set to [100]. When you shoot with the flash, check the flash range (page...
... • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode. • When the mode dial is set . • Check the exposure value on the EV scale. Toward -: Images become brighter. Toward +: Images become darker. Set the ISO sensitivity as necessary (page 90). • Set the flash mode to the aperture value. In M mode, the ISO setting [AUTO] is set to [100]. When you shoot with the flash, check the flash range (page...
Instruction Manual
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... setting (Single-shot The camera focuses and the focus is locked when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down, if the subject is motionless, the focus is locked and if the subject is in motion, the camera continues to focus. (Continuous AF) The camera continues to focus while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down . (Automatic AF) The [Autofocus mode] is in motion. Shooting techniques • Use...
... setting (Single-shot The camera focuses and the focus is locked when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down, if the subject is motionless, the focus is locked and if the subject is in motion, the camera continues to focus. (Continuous AF) The camera continues to focus while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down . (Automatic AF) The [Autofocus mode] is in motion. Shooting techniques • Use...
Instruction Manual
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..., [Metering mode] is set to the following regardless of the selected image size. Zooming in in one step You can zoom in to the center of an image using the smart teleconverter (Digital zoom) and record the image. 1 Set the LIVE VIEW/OVF switch to (Multi segment). 81 Using the shooting function 2 Press the button. • Each time you press the button, the zoom scaling changes as follows: Approx. ×1.4 t Approx. ×2 t Off button The image size is different...
..., [Metering mode] is set to the following regardless of the selected image size. Zooming in in one step You can zoom in to the center of an image using the smart teleconverter (Digital zoom) and record the image. 1 Set the LIVE VIEW/OVF switch to (Multi segment). 81 Using the shooting function 2 Press the button. • Each time you press the button, the zoom scaling changes as follows: Approx. ×1.4 t Approx. ×2 t Off button The image size is different...
Instruction Manual
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... flash light. You can choose an image that has the brightness you shoot images using the viewfinder, use the eyepiece cover (page 28). When the flash is fired, flash bracket shooting is finished. The base exposure is equipped with an auto bracket function. This camera is set at the first shot in the bracket. 99 To shoot, press the shutter button shot by shot. 1 on the control button. Shooting images with different degrees of deviation (steps) from the base exposure, and the camera shoots...
... flash light. You can choose an image that has the brightness you shoot images using the viewfinder, use the eyepiece cover (page 28). When the flash is fired, flash bracket shooting is finished. The base exposure is equipped with an auto bracket function. This camera is set at the first shot in the bracket. 99 To shoot, press the shutter button shot by shot. 1 on the control button. Shooting images with different degrees of deviation (steps) from the base exposure, and the camera shoots...
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. MENU button t 1 t [Ctrl dial setup] t Select the desired setting 121 Changing your setup It is M (Manual exposure), you select the most commonly-used item when adjusting the exposure.
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. MENU button t 1 t [Ctrl dial setup] t Select the desired setting 121 Changing your setup It is M (Manual exposure), you select the most commonly-used item when adjusting the exposure.
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... setting Removing the Help Guide from [Black], [White], [Brown], or [Pink]. This is locked, during self-timer countdown, etc. MENU button t 3 t [Audio signals] t Select the desired setting Selecting the background color of the screen display You can select the background color of the LCD monitor from the screen You can set different time intervals for the Live View (LV) and viewfinder modes (OVF). MENU button t 1 t [Help Guide disp.] t [Off] Setting the time to power save mode (Power save mode You can turn the camera to the power save ) for the camera to switch to turn...
... setting Removing the Help Guide from [Black], [White], [Brown], or [Pink]. This is locked, during self-timer countdown, etc. MENU button t 3 t [Audio signals] t Select the desired setting Selecting the background color of the screen display You can select the background color of the LCD monitor from the screen You can set different time intervals for the Live View (LV) and viewfinder modes (OVF). MENU button t 1 t [Help Guide disp.] t [Off] Setting the time to power save mode (Power save mode You can turn the camera to the power save ) for the camera to switch to turn...
Instruction Manual
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... recorded image on . • When using the light sensor (page 35). MENU button t 1 t [Auto review] t Select the desired setting Note • In auto review, the image will not be displayed in the vertical position even if [PlaybackDisplay] is set to the brightest setting even if you select [Auto]. Setting the displayed time of the image right after the shooting. 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...
... recorded image on . • When using the light sensor (page 35). MENU button t 1 t [Auto review] t Select the desired setting Note • In auto review, the image will not be displayed in the vertical position even if [PlaybackDisplay] is set to the brightest setting even if you select [Auto]. Setting the displayed time of the image right after the shooting. 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...
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Items Exposure compensation (86) Recording information display (69) Playback display (102) Drive mode (97) ISO (90) Flash mode (82) Metering mode (89) Autofocus mode (78) White balance (91) Custom white balance (92) D-RangeOptimizer (94) Creative Style (94) Recording menu Reset to the default You can reset the main functions of the camera. Resetting to ±0.0 Graphic Display Single-image screen (with recording information) Single-shot adv. MENU button t 3 t [Reset default] t [OK] The items to L:14M 3:2 Fine ±0.0 Auto On sRGB On On Changing your setup 127 AUTO Autoflash ...
Items Exposure compensation (86) Recording information display (69) Playback display (102) Drive mode (97) ISO (90) Flash mode (82) Metering mode (89) Autofocus mode (78) White balance (91) Custom white balance (92) D-RangeOptimizer (94) Creative Style (94) Recording menu Reset to the default You can reset the main functions of the camera. Resetting to ±0.0 Graphic Display Single-image screen (with recording information) Single-shot adv. MENU button t 3 t [Reset default] t [OK] The items to L:14M 3:2 Fine ±0.0 Auto On sRGB On On Changing your setup 127 AUTO Autoflash ...
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...-installed): Mac OS X (v10.4, 10.5, 10.6) USB jack: Provided as this camera is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant). • When your computer resumes from a suspend or sleep mode, communication between your camera and your computer This section describes how to copy images in a memory card to a computer connected using a USB cable. Viewing images on a computer Copying images to your computer may not operate, depending on the types of the operating...
...-installed): Mac OS X (v10.4, 10.5, 10.6) USB jack: Provided as this camera is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant). • When your computer resumes from a suspend or sleep mode, communication between your camera and your computer This section describes how to copy images in a memory card to a computer connected using a USB cable. Viewing images on a computer Copying images to your computer may not operate, depending on the types of the operating...
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Others Specifications Camera [System] Camera Type Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera with built-in flash and interchangeable lenses Lens A-mount lens [Image sensor] Total pixel number of camera Approx. 14 900 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 14 200 000 pixels Image format 23.5×15.7 mm (APS-C format) Interlace scan Primary Color [SteadyShot] System Image sensor-shift mechanism SteadyShot Compensation capability Approximately 2.5 to 3.5 EV decrease in shutter speed (varies according to shooting conditions and lens used) [Anti-Dust...
Others Specifications Camera [System] Camera Type Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera with built-in flash and interchangeable lenses Lens A-mount lens [Image sensor] Total pixel number of camera Approx. 14 900 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 14 200 000 pixels Image format 23.5×15.7 mm (APS-C format) Interlace scan Primary Color [SteadyShot] System Image sensor-shift mechanism SteadyShot Compensation capability Approximately 2.5 to 3.5 EV decrease in shutter speed (varies according to shooting conditions and lens used) [Anti-Dust...
Instruction Manual
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... EV in Live View mode (on all metering modes, at ISO 100 with F1.4 lens) ISO sensitivity (Recommended exposure index) AUTO, ISO 100 to 3200 Exposure compensation ±2.0 EV (1/3 EV step) [Shutter] Type Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focalplane type Speed range 1/4000 second to 30 seconds, bulb, (1/3 EV step) Flash sync speed 1/160 second [Built-In-Flash] Flash guide number GN 10 (in meters at ISO 100) Recycling time Approx. 4 seconds Flash coverage Covering 18 mm lens (focal...
... EV in Live View mode (on all metering modes, at ISO 100 with F1.4 lens) ISO sensitivity (Recommended exposure index) AUTO, ISO 100 to 3200 Exposure compensation ±2.0 EV (1/3 EV step) [Shutter] Type Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focalplane type Speed range 1/4000 second to 30 seconds, bulb, (1/3 EV step) Flash sync speed 1/160 second [Built-In-Flash] Flash guide number GN 10 (in meters at ISO 100) Recycling time Approx. 4 seconds Flash coverage Covering 18 mm lens (focal...
Instruction Manual
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... a PL filter. - The date and time are too dark. • If any filter or hood is used, take it off and try shooting again. The eyes of the camera. The image is beyond the flash range (the distance that the flash can reach), the pictures will be dark. The aperture value and/or shutter speed flashes when you press the shutter button halfway down. • Since...
... a PL filter. - The date and time are too dark. • If any filter or hood is used, take it off and try shooting again. The eyes of the camera. The image is beyond the flash range (the distance that the flash can reach), the pictures will be dark. The aperture value and/or shutter speed flashes when you press the shutter button halfway down. • Since...
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.... Unable to delete protected images. Unable to rotate image. • Images recorded with other cameras or images modified with a computer may not be displayed. If the message appears frequently, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Shutter is locked. • The lens is not attached properly, or the lens is ready to protect images or specified DPOF without changing the specification of time that the shutter was open. Initializing USB connection... • A USB connection...
.... Unable to delete protected images. Unable to rotate image. • Images recorded with other cameras or images modified with a computer may not be displayed. If the message appears frequently, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Shutter is locked. • The lens is not attached properly, or the lens is ready to protect images or specified DPOF without changing the specification of time that the shutter was open. Initializing USB connection... • A USB connection...
Quick Start Guide
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...") Terminal part When inserting a memory card, turn the camera off . Date/time setup 1 Turn the camera on the control button. To return to the Instruction Manual. Shooting Check that the LIVE VIEW/OVF switch is set to "LIVE VIEW." 2 Check the subject on the LCD monitor. 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. Pressing the shutter button halfway down and holding it activates the autofocus. 4 Press the shutter button fully down to use using the memory card switch. Playback Press . For customers in...
...") Terminal part When inserting a memory card, turn the camera off . Date/time setup 1 Turn the camera on the control button. To return to the Instruction Manual. Shooting Check that the LIVE VIEW/OVF switch is set to "LIVE VIEW." 2 Check the subject on the LCD monitor. 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. Pressing the shutter button halfway down and holding it activates the autofocus. 4 Press the shutter button fully down to use using the memory card switch. Playback Press . For customers in...