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Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Additional information on a computer Printing images Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Instruction Manual DSLR-A390 A-mount ® 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.
Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Additional information on a computer Printing images Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Instruction Manual DSLR-A390 A-mount ® 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.
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... that may cause undesired operation. For more information regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A390 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For Customers in the U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies...manual could void your used battery pack promptly described the instructions. and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are cautioned that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this equipment. 3 This Class B digital...
... that may cause undesired operation. For more information regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A390 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For Customers in the U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies...manual could void your used battery pack promptly described the instructions. and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are cautioned that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this equipment. 3 This Class B digital...
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... over 99.99% of the LCD monitor. • Do not expose the camera to other cases: - This is too large. - The monitor may be copyrighted. Warning on the LCD monitor and lens • The LCD monitor is manufactured using this manual The photographs used of metering or the exposure mode. • In Live...
... over 99.99% of the LCD monitor. • Do not expose the camera to other cases: - This is too large. - The monitor may be copyrighted. Warning on the LCD monitor and lens • The LCD monitor is manufactured using this manual The photographs used of metering or the exposure mode. • In Live...
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On the data specifications described in this Instruction Manual The data on performance and specifications is defined under the following conditions, except as described in this Instruction Manual: at an ordinary ambient temperature of 25ºC (77°F), and using a fully charged battery pack. 8
On the data specifications described in this Instruction Manual The data on performance and specifications is defined under the following conditions, except as described in this Instruction Manual: at an ordinary ambient temperature of 25ºC (77°F), and using a fully charged battery pack. 8
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...of the background (Aperture priority 59 Shooting a moving subject with various expressions (Shutter speed priority 61 Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure 63 Shooting trails with long exposure (BULB 65 Shooting with the viewfinder (OVF 67 Switching to the viewfinder 67 Adjusting ... to suit the movement of the subject (Autofocus mode 78 Selecting the focus area (AF area 79 Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus 80 Zooming in in one step 81 Using the flash 82 Performing wireless flash shooting 85 Adjusting the brightness of the image (Exposure...
...of the background (Aperture priority 59 Shooting a moving subject with various expressions (Shutter speed priority 61 Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure 63 Shooting trails with long exposure (BULB 65 Shooting with the viewfinder (OVF 67 Switching to the viewfinder 67 Adjusting ... to suit the movement of the subject (Autofocus mode 78 Selecting the focus area (AF area 79 Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus 80 Zooming in in one step 81 Using the flash 82 Performing wireless flash shooting 85 Adjusting the brightness of the image (Exposure...
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... 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 manual) (1) • USB cable (1) • Shoulder...
... 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 manual) (1) • USB cable (1) • Shoulder...
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... Face side ("Memory Stick PRO Duo") Terminal part 3 Select the type of memory card you want to as the "SD memory card" in this Instruction Manual. 1 Open the memory card cover. 2 Insert "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or an SD memory card. • Insert the memory card until it clicks as.... 22 The "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are referred to as illustrated. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camera. Inserting a memory card Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards can be used...
... Face side ("Memory Stick PRO Duo") Terminal part 3 Select the type of memory card you want to as the "SD memory card" in this Instruction Manual. 1 Open the memory card cover. 2 Insert "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or an SD memory card. • Insert the memory card until it clicks as.... 22 The "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are referred to as illustrated. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camera. Inserting a memory card Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards can be used...
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Before your choice and execute the selection. : Press v/V/b/B on the control button to execute the selection. In this Instruction Manual, the process of selecting a function with the control button from the menu list. The step-by-step description of the screen. Example: When the Fn ... the above example is pressed. From the menu list, use the control button to move the cursor. Please refer to the guide when operating the camera. To display the menu list, press the control button, Fn (Function) button, or MENU button.
Before your choice and execute the selection. : Press v/V/b/B on the control button to execute the selection. In this Instruction Manual, the process of selecting a function with the control button from the menu list. The step-by-step description of the screen. Example: When the Fn ... the above example is pressed. From the menu list, use the control button to move the cursor. Please refer to the guide when operating the camera. To display the menu list, press the control button, Fn (Function) button, or MENU button.
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Shooting images 1 Set the mode dial to M. 2 Rotate the control dial to adjust the shutter speed, and while pressing the button, rotate the control dial to adjust the aperture. • You can select the item the control dial adjusts (shutter speed or aperture) with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. button Aperture (F-number) Shutter speed 63 Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure) This mode is suitable for z Shooting with [Ctrl dial setup] (page 121).
Shooting images 1 Set the mode dial to M. 2 Rotate the control dial to adjust the shutter speed, and while pressing the button, rotate the control dial to adjust the aperture. • You can select the item the control dial adjusts (shutter speed or aperture) with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. button Aperture (F-number) Shutter speed 63 Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure) This mode is suitable for z Shooting with [Ctrl dial setup] (page 121).
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... mode to [100]. When you shoot with the flash, check the flash range (page 84). 64 Standard value Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode. • When the mode dial is set to M, the ISO setting [AUTO] is beyond the range of the EV scale...
... mode to [100]. When you shoot with the flash, check the flash range (page 84). 64 Standard value Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode. • When the mode dial is set to M, the ISO setting [AUTO] is beyond the range of the EV scale...
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... conspicuous the noise on the Remote Commander triggers BULB shooting and pressing it again stops BULB shooting. You cannot do not need to infinity in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks, etc. • Use the wireless Remote Commander (sold separately) (page 101). As long as the shutter button is pressed, the...
... conspicuous the noise on the Remote Commander triggers BULB shooting and pressing it again stops BULB shooting. You cannot do not need to infinity in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks, etc. • Use the wireless Remote Commander (sold separately) (page 101). As long as the shutter button is pressed, the...
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... aspect ratio 16:9 (116) Indication Flash compensation (88) Flash charging (82) Wireless flash (85) High-speed sync* Manual focus (80) Focus Shutter speed (61) Aperture (59) EV scale (64, 100) "Shooting unavailable" warning (97) Camera shake warning (45) SteadyShot scale (45) Aspect ratio 16:9 (116) * When using the HVL-F58AM/HVLF42AM Flash...
... aspect ratio 16:9 (116) Indication Flash compensation (88) Flash charging (82) Wireless flash (85) High-speed sync* Manual focus (80) Focus Shutter speed (61) Aperture (59) EV scale (64, 100) "Shooting unavailable" warning (97) Camera shake warning (45) SteadyShot scale (45) Aspect ratio 16:9 (116) * When using the HVL-F58AM/HVLF42AM Flash...
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... Set the focus mode switch on the lens to switch on the camera to AF. to AF. Using autofocus 1 Set the focus mode switch on the lens, the method for adjusting the focus: autofocus and manual focus. The type of lens The switch to be used The lens is Lens (Always set it to AF. Set ...the focus mode Set the focus mode switch on the camera switch on the lens to MF. Using the shooting ...
... Set the focus mode switch on the lens to switch on the camera to AF. to AF. Using autofocus 1 Set the focus mode switch on the lens, the method for adjusting the focus: autofocus and manual focus. The type of lens The switch to be used The lens is Lens (Always set it to AF. Set ...the focus mode Set the focus mode switch on the camera switch on the lens to MF. Using the shooting ...
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... is confirmed. Focus indicator Focus indicator z lit lit lit z flashing Status Focus locked. In such cases, use the focus lock shooting feature (page 77) or manual focus (page 80). • A subject that is very bright or glittering, such as blue sky or a white wall. • Two subjects at an area where...
... is confirmed. Focus indicator Focus indicator z lit lit lit z flashing Status Focus locked. In such cases, use the focus lock shooting feature (page 77) or manual focus (page 80). • A subject that is very bright or glittering, such as blue sky or a white wall. • Two subjects at an area where...
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... the focusing ring of the focusing ring may not be focused in viewfinder mode (page 68). • The direct manual focus function is not available on this camera. 80 Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus) When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can be smooth. • The ...lights up when the focus is not equipped with the control button is used. • When using a tele converter (sold separately), etc., rotation of the lens to achieve a sharp focus. When the Wide AF area is used, the center area is used, and when the Local AF area is used, the...
... the focusing ring of the focusing ring may not be focused in viewfinder mode (page 68). • The direct manual focus function is not available on this camera. 80 Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus) When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can be smooth. • The ...lights up when the focus is not equipped with the control button is used. • When using a tele converter (sold separately), etc., rotation of the lens to achieve a sharp focus. When the Wide AF area is used, the center area is used, and when the Local AF area is used, the...
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... • Adjust the compensation level by checking the recorded image. • Using bracket shooting, you can shoot multiple images with the exposure shifted to AUTO, M (Manual exposure) or Scene Selection. Dark Light Using the shooting function Number of a particular brightness exist in the picture. To display the histogram, press DISP on...
... • Adjust the compensation level by checking the recorded image. • Using bracket shooting, you can shoot multiple images with the exposure shifted to AUTO, M (Manual exposure) or Scene Selection. Dark Light Using the shooting function Number of a particular brightness exist in the picture. To display the histogram, press DISP on...
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... again. With recording data Histogram display Without recording data To select the orientation when playing back an image recorded in the portrait position even if [Manual rotate] is displayed on the LCD monitor. 1 Press the button. 2 Select an image with b/B on the control button. Each time you play back the image...
... again. With recording data Histogram display Without recording data To select the orientation when playing back an image recorded in the portrait position even if [Manual rotate] is displayed on the LCD monitor. 1 Press the button. 2 Select an image with b/B on the control button. Each time you play back the image...
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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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... on . • When using the light sensor (page 35). You can set to [Auto rotate] (page 102). 124 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...even if you select [Auto]. Setting the LCD monitor Setting the brightness of the LCD monitor manually The brightness of the LCD monitor is automatically adjusted to the surrounding lighting conditions using the camera with your hand and so on the LCD monitor right after shooting (Auto review) You can...
... on . • When using the light sensor (page 35). You can set to [Auto rotate] (page 102). 124 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...even if you select [Auto]. Setting the LCD monitor Setting the brightness of the LCD monitor manually The brightness of the LCD monitor is automatically adjusted to the surrounding lighting conditions using the camera with your hand and so on the LCD monitor right after shooting (Auto review) You can...
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...a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "PhotoTV HD" is a registered trademark or a trademark of their respective developers or manufacturers. However, the ™ or ® marks are , in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in this manual. Others 151...Intel, Intel Core, MMX, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. • Adobe is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States...
...a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "PhotoTV HD" is a registered trademark or a trademark of their respective developers or manufacturers. However, the ™ or ® marks are , in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in this manual. Others 151...Intel, Intel Core, MMX, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. • Adobe is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States...