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...If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of in the space provided below. Model No. DSLR-A580/A560 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals. • Do not.... Caution Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can charge the battery pack. Refer to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, ...
...If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of in the space provided below. Model No. DSLR-A580/A560 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals. • Do not.... Caution Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can charge the battery pack. Refer to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, ...
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...matters only. The supplied interface cable must be determined by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A580 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. These limits are cautioned that may cause undesired operation. Increase the separation between the equipment ..., and (2) this equipment does cause harmful interference to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A560 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that any interference received, including interference...
...matters only. The supplied interface cable must be determined by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A580 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. These limits are cautioned that may cause undesired operation. Increase the separation between the equipment ..., and (2) this equipment does cause harmful interference to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A560 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that any interference received, including interference...
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... can be recorded on a memory card The table shows the approximate number of memory card used. Image: Size: L 16M (DSLR-A580)/L 14M (DSLR-A560) Image: Aspect Ratio: 3:2* DSLR-A580 (Units: Images) Size Capacity 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB Standard 386 781 1587 3239 6406 Fine 270 548 1116 2279 4510 RAW...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 Stick PRO Duo" media for testing. Replace the memory card with another one, or delete images in the current memory...
... can be recorded on a memory card The table shows the approximate number of memory card used. Image: Size: L 16M (DSLR-A580)/L 14M (DSLR-A560) Image: Aspect Ratio: 3:2* DSLR-A580 (Units: Images) Size Capacity 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB Standard 386 781 1587 3239 6406 Fine 270 548 1116 2279 4510 RAW...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 Stick PRO Duo" media for testing. Replace the memory card with another one, or delete images in the current memory...
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... every ten times. • The measurement method is charged for an hour after the CHARGE lamp goes out. - Shooting once every 30 seconds. - DSLR-A580 DSLR-A560 Live View mode Viewfinder mode Approx. 560 images Approx. 1050 images Approx. 560 images Approx. 1050 images • The number is calculated with the battery... Aspect Ratio] is set to [16:9], you can be recorded is as follows when you use . The flash strobes once every two times. - Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (sold separately). - [Image: Quality] is set to [Fine]. - [Autofocus Mode] is set to [Automatic AF]. -
... every ten times. • The measurement method is charged for an hour after the CHARGE lamp goes out. - Shooting once every 30 seconds. - DSLR-A580 DSLR-A560 Live View mode Viewfinder mode Approx. 560 images Approx. 1050 images Approx. 560 images Approx. 1050 images • The number is calculated with the battery... Aspect Ratio] is set to [16:9], you can be recorded is as follows when you use . The flash strobes once every two times. - Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (sold separately). - [Image: Quality] is set to [Fine]. - [Autofocus Mode] is set to [Automatic AF]. -
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... you record movies, the operating noise of memory card used. Available recording time for a movie The table below shows the approximate total recording times using Sony standard "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media for testing. You can reduce the noise of the camera by using a tripod, and setting the SteadyShot function ... For details, see page 141. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of the camera or lens may be recorded. DSLR-A580 File format/ Size Capacity AVCHD 1920 × 1080 MP4 1440 × 1080 MP4 VGA 2GB 0:14:00 0:20:40 1:15:10 4GB 0:28:30 0:...
... you record movies, the operating noise of memory card used. Available recording time for a movie The table below shows the approximate total recording times using Sony standard "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media for testing. You can reduce the noise of the camera by using a tripod, and setting the SteadyShot function ... For details, see page 141. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of the camera or lens may be recorded. DSLR-A580 File format/ Size Capacity AVCHD 1920 × 1080 MP4 1440 × 1080 MP4 VGA 2GB 0:14:00 0:20:40 1:15:10 4GB 0:28:30 0:...
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...When the file size is about 2 GB. Notes on continuous movie recording • Each continuous recording time value indicated is depending on both the DSLR-A580 and DSLRA560. • If is indicated or the camera is turned off automatically since the temperature inside the camera is too high, you disable ... status of the camera. • The recording time is longer when you can record movies again after turning off the camera for about 24 minutes (DSLR-A560) at a room temperature of a movie file is about 2 GB, the recording stops automatically when the file format is MP4, and a new movie...
...When the file size is about 2 GB. Notes on continuous movie recording • Each continuous recording time value indicated is depending on both the DSLR-A580 and DSLRA560. • If is indicated or the camera is turned off automatically since the temperature inside the camera is too high, you disable ... status of the camera. • The recording time is longer when you can record movies again after turning off the camera for about 24 minutes (DSLR-A560) at a room temperature of a movie file is about 2 GB, the recording stops automatically when the file format is MP4, and a new movie...
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.... • Each time you press the AEL button, the zoom scaling changes as follows: Full display t Approx. ×7.5 t Approx. ×15 (DSLR-A580)/Full display t Approx. ×7 t Approx. ×14 (DSLR-A560) 4 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. • You can record images when an image is enlarged, however the recorded image is...
.... • Each time you press the AEL button, the zoom scaling changes as follows: Full display t Approx. ×7.5 t Approx. ×15 (DSLR-A580)/Full display t Approx. ×7 t Approx. ×14 (DSLR-A560) 4 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. • You can record images when an image is enlarged, however the recorded image is...
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... you select [Multi Frame Noise Reduct.], select the desired value with the [AUTO] setting, it is set between ISO 100 and ISO 1600 (DSLR-A580)/ISO 200 and ISO 1600 (DSLR-A560). • The [AUTO] setting is not provided in exposure mode M. Multi frame noise reduction (Multi Frame NR) The camera automatically shoots multiple...
... you select [Multi Frame Noise Reduct.], select the desired value with the [AUTO] setting, it is set between ISO 100 and ISO 1600 (DSLR-A580)/ISO 200 and ISO 1600 (DSLR-A560). • The [AUTO] setting is not provided in exposure mode M. Multi frame noise reduction (Multi Frame NR) The camera automatically shoots multiple...
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...; When the self-timer is set at a maximum of continuous shooting images obtainable has an upper limit. Fine Standard RAW & JPEG RAW DSLR-A580 44 images 45 images 20 images 22 images DSLR-A560 27 images 47 images 7 images 7 images To shoot continuously at higher speeds The camera shoots continuously at the first shot.
...; When the self-timer is set at a maximum of continuous shooting images obtainable has an upper limit. Fine Standard RAW & JPEG RAW DSLR-A580 44 images 45 images 20 images 22 images DSLR-A560 27 images 47 images 7 images 7 images To shoot continuously at higher speeds The camera shoots continuously at the first shot.
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... enlarged for closer examination. button 3 Select the portion you want to enlarge with v/V/b/B on the controller. Image size L M S Scaling range DSLR-A580 Approx. ×1.1 - ×11.8 Approx. ×1.1 - ×8.8 Approx. ×1.1 - ×6.0 DSLR-A560 Approx. ×1.1 - ×11.8 Approx. ×1.1 - ×8.0 Approx. ×1.1 - ×5.5 126 Enlarging images A still image can compare their focus conditions...
... enlarged for closer examination. button 3 Select the portion you want to enlarge with v/V/b/B on the controller. Image size L M S Scaling range DSLR-A580 Approx. ×1.1 - ×11.8 Approx. ×1.1 - ×8.8 Approx. ×1.1 - ×6.0 DSLR-A560 Approx. ×1.1 - ×11.8 Approx. ×1.1 - ×8.0 Approx. ×1.1 - ×5.5 126 Enlarging images A still image can compare their focus conditions...
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... × 2368 pixels 2448 × 1624 pixels Usage guidelines For prints up to A3+ size For prints up to A4 size For prints L/2L size DSLR-A560 Image size L:14M M:7.4M S:3.5M 4592 × 3056 pixels 3344 × 2224 pixels 2288 × 1520 pixels Usage guidelines For prints up to A3... a RAW image with [Image: Quality], the image size of the RAW image corresponds to A4 size For prints L/2L size [Image: Aspect Ratio]: [16:9] DSLR-A580 Image size L:14M M:7.1M S:3.4M 4912 × 2760 pixels 3568 × 2000 pixels 2448 × 1376 pixels Usage guidelines For viewing on a high-definition ...
... × 2368 pixels 2448 × 1624 pixels Usage guidelines For prints up to A3+ size For prints up to A4 size For prints L/2L size DSLR-A560 Image size L:14M M:7.4M S:3.5M 4592 × 3056 pixels 3344 × 2224 pixels 2288 × 1520 pixels Usage guidelines For prints up to A3... a RAW image with [Image: Quality], the image size of the RAW image corresponds to A4 size For prints L/2L size [Image: Aspect Ratio]: [16:9] DSLR-A580 Image size L:14M M:7.1M S:3.4M 4912 × 2760 pixels 3568 × 2000 pixels 2448 × 1376 pixels Usage guidelines For viewing on a high-definition ...
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...) Color Temp./Color Filter (115) Custom white balance (116) DRO/Auto HDR (109) Creative Style (112) Scene Selection (63) Sweep Shooting (66) Reset to L:16M (DSLR-A580)/ L:14M (DSLR-A560) 3:2 Fine 155 Resetting to be reset are as follows. MENU button t 2 t [Reset Default] t [Enter] The items to the default Changing your setup You can...
...) Color Temp./Color Filter (115) Custom white balance (116) DRO/Auto HDR (109) Creative Style (112) Scene Selection (63) Sweep Shooting (66) Reset to L:16M (DSLR-A580)/ L:14M (DSLR-A560) 3:2 Fine 155 Resetting to be reset are as follows. MENU button t 2 t [Reset Default] t [Enter] The items to the default Changing your setup You can...
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...×15.6 mm (APSC format) "Exmor" CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of image sensor DSLR-A580 Approx. 16 700 000 pixels DSLR-A560 Approx. 14 600 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera DSLR-A580 Approx. 16 200 000 pixels DSLR-A560 Approx. 14 200 000 pixels [SteadyShot] System Image sensor-shift mechanism Effect Approx. 2.5 EV to...
...×15.6 mm (APSC format) "Exmor" CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of image sensor DSLR-A580 Approx. 16 700 000 pixels DSLR-A560 Approx. 14 600 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera DSLR-A580 Approx. 16 200 000 pixels DSLR-A560 Approx. 14 200 000 pixels [SteadyShot] System Image sensor-shift mechanism Effect Approx. 2.5 EV to...
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... (4 EV to 20 EV on spot metering mode) (ISO 100 equivalent with F1.4 lens) Focus check Live View DSLR-A580 -2 EV to 17 EV on all metering modes (ISO 100 174 equivalent with F1.4 lens) DSLR-A560 -2 EV to 16 EV on all metering modes (ISO 100 equivalent with F1.4 lens) ISO sensitivity (Recommended...
... (4 EV to 20 EV on spot metering mode) (ISO 100 equivalent with F1.4 lens) Focus check Live View DSLR-A580 -2 EV to 17 EV on all metering modes (ISO 100 174 equivalent with F1.4 lens) DSLR-A560 -2 EV to 16 EV on all metering modes (ISO 100 equivalent with F1.4 lens) ISO sensitivity (Recommended...