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Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual A-mount Preparing the camera Before your operation Shooting images Using the shooting function Using the viewing function Changing your setup Viewing images on a computer Printing images Others Index
Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual A-mount Preparing the camera Before your operation Shooting images Using the shooting function Using the viewing function Changing your setup Viewing images on a computer Printing images Others Index
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...-compatible device:50i • You may feel sick, stop watching 3D-images, and consult a doctor as eyestrain, nausea, or a tired feeling while watching 3D-images recorded with the camera. If sunlight is not possible due to the operating instructions of the connected device or the software used of your camera or a memory card, etc. Also, refer to a malfunction of metering or the exposure mode. • In Live View or focus...
...-compatible device:50i • You may feel sick, stop watching 3D-images, and consult a doctor as eyestrain, nausea, or a tired feeling while watching 3D-images recorded with the camera. If sunlight is not possible due to the operating instructions of the connected device or the software used of your camera or a memory card, etc. Also, refer to a malfunction of metering or the exposure mode. • In Live View or focus...
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... Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode 70 Shooting with program auto 71 Shooting by controlling the blur of the background (Aperture priority 72 Shooting a moving subject with various expressions (Shutter speed priority 75 Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure 77 Shooting trails with long exposure (BULB 79 Recording movies 81 Available recording time for a movie 83 Notes on continuous movie recording 84 Using the Selecting the focus method 85 shooting function Using autofocus 85 Shooting with your desired composition (Focus-lock...
... Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode 70 Shooting with program auto 71 Shooting by controlling the blur of the background (Aperture priority 72 Shooting a moving subject with various expressions (Shutter speed priority 75 Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure 77 Shooting trails with long exposure (BULB 79 Recording movies 81 Available recording time for a movie 83 Notes on continuous movie recording 84 Using the Selecting the focus method 85 shooting function Using autofocus 85 Shooting with your desired composition (Focus-lock...
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... setup Setting image size and image quality 140 Setting the method for recording on a memory card ..... 144 Changing the noise reduction setting 148 Changing the function of the buttons 149 Changing other settings 150 Setting the LCD monitor 152 Confirming the version of the camera 154 Resetting to the default 155 Viewing images on a computer Using with your computer 158 Using the software 160 Connecting the camera to the computer 164 Creating a movie disc 167 Printing images Specifying DPOF 171 Others Specifications 173 Troubleshooting 178 Warning messages...
... setup Setting image size and image quality 140 Setting the method for recording on a memory card ..... 144 Changing the noise reduction setting 148 Changing the function of the buttons 149 Changing other settings 150 Setting the LCD monitor 152 Confirming the version of the camera 154 Resetting to the default 155 Viewing images on a computer Using with your computer 158 Using the software 160 Connecting the camera to the computer 164 Creating a movie disc 167 Printing images Specifying DPOF 171 Others Specifications 173 Troubleshooting 178 Warning messages...
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... selected). At an ambient temperature of images that can be recorded is as follows when you can record more images than those indicated depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 36 Shooting once every 30 seconds. - Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (sold separately). - [Image: Quality] is set to [Fine]. - [Autofocus Mode] is set to [Automatic AF]. - DSLR-A560 (Units: Images) Size Capacity 2GB 4GB 8GB...
... selected). At an ambient temperature of images that can be recorded is as follows when you can record more images than those indicated depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 36 Shooting once every 30 seconds. - Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (sold separately). - [Image: Quality] is set to [Fine]. - [Autofocus Mode] is set to [Automatic AF]. - DSLR-A560 (Units: Images) Size Capacity 2GB 4GB 8GB...
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... flash mode to single-shot adv., continuous adv., self-timer, bracket shooting, etc. AF area (89) Selects the area of images. Sweep Shooting (66, Switches between Sweep Panorama and 3D Sweep 69) Panorama. Autofocus Mode (88) Selects the method for focusing according to light. The larger the number, the faster the shutter speed. Creative Style (112) Selects your operation The functions selected by the Fn (Function) button The items that will be displayed...
... flash mode to single-shot adv., continuous adv., self-timer, bracket shooting, etc. AF area (89) Selects the area of images. Sweep Shooting (66, Switches between Sweep Panorama and 3D Sweep 69) Panorama. Autofocus Mode (88) Selects the method for focusing according to light. The larger the number, the faster the shutter speed. Creative Style (112) Selects your operation The functions selected by the Fn (Function) button The items that will be displayed...
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Custom menu Eye-Start AF (41) Func. Sets the function of the focus hold button of the AEL button between AE lock and Focus Magnifier in focus check Live View mode. Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during shooting. Sets whether shutter can open when lens is not attached. Sets whether or not to use . Displays the captured image after shooting. Sets the function of the lens. Sets whether or not to a structural outline. Sets the operation method of AEL button (149) AEL (149) Focus Hold Button (149) Red Eye Reduction (100) Release...
Custom menu Eye-Start AF (41) Func. Sets the function of the focus hold button of the AEL button between AE lock and Focus Magnifier in focus check Live View mode. Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during shooting. Sets whether shutter can open when lens is not attached. Sets whether or not to use . Displays the captured image after shooting. Sets the function of the lens. Sets whether or not to a structural outline. Sets the operation method of AEL button (149) AEL (149) Focus Hold Button (149) Red Eye Reduction (100) Release...
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...mode. CTRL FOR HDMI (137) Operates the camera from a TV that support "BRAVIA" Sync. Displays the camera software version. Language (151) Selects the language. Sets the demonstration playback of the help guide for explaining (150) functions displayed during operation. Before your operation Setup menu LCD Brightness (152) Sets the brightness of the camera when using an Eye-Fi card. Power Save (LV) (150) Sets the interval after which power save mode (150) engages in Live View mode. Help Guide Display Sets the display of a movie to clean the image sensor. USB Connection...
...mode. CTRL FOR HDMI (137) Operates the camera from a TV that support "BRAVIA" Sync. Displays the camera software version. Language (151) Selects the language. Sets the demonstration playback of the help guide for explaining (150) functions displayed during operation. Before your operation Setup menu LCD Brightness (152) Sets the brightness of the camera when using an Eye-Fi card. Power Save (LV) (150) Sets the interval after which power save mode (150) engages in Live View mode. Help Guide Display Sets the display of a movie to clean the image sensor. USB Connection...
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... photo shooting. Changing the brightness of the picture by the use of low high exposure When using a faster shutter speed, the camera opens the shutter for the camera to adjust the amount of photographic expressions. This section will show you how to adjust the exposure and enjoy various photo expressions by the amount of exposure Amount of movement, focus, and light. 70 Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode) With an Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera...
... photo shooting. Changing the brightness of the picture by the use of low high exposure When using a faster shutter speed, the camera opens the shutter for the camera to adjust the amount of photographic expressions. This section will show you how to adjust the exposure and enjoy various photo expressions by the amount of exposure Amount of movement, focus, and light. 70 Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode) With an Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera...
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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 85 to 122). • To fire the flash, press the button. 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. 71
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 85 to 122). • To fire the flash, press the button. 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. 71
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... temperature of the camera drops to adjust the focus. 5 Press and hold the SHUTTER button on the Wireless Remote Commander triggers BULB shooting and pressing it again stops BULB shooting. You do any further shooting during the reduction. • When the Smile Shutter or Auto HDR function is activated, you cannot set the shutter speed to [BULB]. • If the Smile Shutter or Auto HDR function is pressed, the shutter remains open using a tripod, turn off in manual focus mode when shooting...
... temperature of the camera drops to adjust the focus. 5 Press and hold the SHUTTER button on the Wireless Remote Commander triggers BULB shooting and pressing it again stops BULB shooting. You do any further shooting during the reduction. • When the Smile Shutter or Auto HDR function is activated, you cannot set the shutter speed to [BULB]. • If the Smile Shutter or Auto HDR function is pressed, the shutter remains open using a tripod, turn off in manual focus mode when shooting...
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...:00 20:33:00 83 You can reduce the noise of the camera by using a tripod, and setting the SteadyShot function to off. Shooting images Audio recording When 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. The values are defined using a memory card formatted with this camera. You can also record movies without audio.
...:00 20:33:00 83 You can reduce the noise of the camera by using a tripod, and setting the SteadyShot function to off. Shooting images Audio recording When 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. The values are defined using a memory card formatted with this camera. You can also record movies without audio.
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... has a wireless shooting function (sold separately), you perform a test fire of the flash, press the AEL button. Using the shooting function Performing wireless flash shooting With a flash that you set [AEL] to [Hold] in flash. • If you can shoot an image with a three dimensional feel by highlighting the contrast of light and shadow on . 2 Fn button t (Flash Mode) t (Wireless) 3 Remove the wireless flash from the Auto-lock Accessory shoe and pop up the built-in the Custom menu (page 149...
... has a wireless shooting function (sold separately), you perform a test fire of the flash, press the AEL button. Using the shooting function Performing wireless flash shooting With a flash that you set [AEL] to [Hold] in flash. • If you can shoot an image with a three dimensional feel by highlighting the contrast of light and shadow on . 2 Fn button t (Flash Mode) t (Wireless) 3 Remove the wireless flash from the Auto-lock Accessory shoe and pop up the built-in the Custom menu (page 149...
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... where you lock the exposure. 1 Fn button t (Metering Mode) t (Spot) 2 Adjust the focus on the portion you want to shoot a brighter image of the big difference in lighting between the subject and the background. The exposure is set when the focus is bright enough and lock the exposure before shooting. Adjusting the brightness of the image (Exposure, Flash compensation, Metering) Shooting with fixed brightness (AE Lock) When shooting into the sun or by a window, the exposure may not...
... where you lock the exposure. 1 Fn button t (Metering Mode) t (Spot) 2 Adjust the focus on the portion you want to shoot a brighter image of the big difference in lighting between the subject and the background. The exposure is set when the focus is bright enough and lock the exposure before shooting. Adjusting the brightness of the image (Exposure, Flash compensation, Metering) Shooting with fixed brightness (AE Lock) When shooting into the sun or by a window, the exposure may not...
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... perform any digital processing on the screen. Since the compression rate of (Standard) is higher than that of is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded. Image: Quality MENU button t setting 1 t [Image: Quality] t Select the desired (RAW) (RAW & JPEG) (Fine) (Standard) File format: RAW (Records using the RAW compression format.) + JPEG A RAW image and a JPEG image are created at the same time. Note • This item cannot be set when the exposure mode is set to...
... perform any digital processing on the screen. Since the compression rate of (Standard) is higher than that of is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded. Image: Quality MENU button t setting 1 t [Image: Quality] t Select the desired (RAW) (RAW & JPEG) (Fine) (Standard) File format: RAW (Records using the RAW compression format.) + JPEG A RAW image and a JPEG image are created at the same time. Note • This item cannot be set when the exposure mode is set to...
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... the file types that you use a brand-new Eye-Fi card for the first time, copy the install file of the camera does not work while it , or turn off . 147 If appears again, the Eye-Fi card may be damaged. • Wi-Fi network communication may be uploaded, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Eye-Fi card. • The power save function of EyeFi manager recorded on the power again...
... the file types that you use a brand-new Eye-Fi card for the first time, copy the install file of the camera does not work while it , or turn off . 147 If appears again, the Eye-Fi card may be damaged. • Wi-Fi network communication may be uploaded, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Eye-Fi card. • The power save function of EyeFi manager recorded on the power again...
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Setting the displayed time of the image right after shooting (Auto review) You can change the displayed time. MENU button t 1 t [LCD Brightness] 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 LCD monitor is always set to [Auto Rotate] (page 123). 152 You can check the recorded image on . • When using the light sensor (page 15). You...
Setting the displayed time of the image right after shooting (Auto review) You can change the displayed time. MENU button t 1 t [LCD Brightness] 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 LCD monitor is always set to [Auto Rotate] (page 123). 152 You can check the recorded image on . • When using the light sensor (page 15). You...
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... Low-Pass Filter and image sensor-shift mechanism [Auto focus system] System TTL phase-detection system (Contrast AF method is selectable in focus check Live View mode) Metering points 15 points (3 points cross type) (11 points in viewfinder mode) Sensitivity Range -1 EV to 18 EV (at ISO 100 equivalent) AF illuminator Approx. 1 m to 5 m (3.3 feet to 16.4 feet) [Live View] Type Pentamirror tilt mechanism Image format Exclusive image sensor for Live View Frame coverage Approx. 90% [Viewfinder] Type Fixed eye-level...
... Low-Pass Filter and image sensor-shift mechanism [Auto focus system] System TTL phase-detection system (Contrast AF method is selectable in focus check Live View mode) Metering points 15 points (3 points cross type) (11 points in viewfinder mode) Sensitivity Range -1 EV to 18 EV (at ISO 100 equivalent) AF illuminator Approx. 1 m to 5 m (3.3 feet to 16.4 feet) [Live View] Type Pentamirror tilt mechanism Image format Exclusive image sensor for Live View Frame coverage Approx. 90% [Viewfinder] Type Fixed eye-level...
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[Focus check Live View] Image format Image sensor for shooting Frame coverage Approx. 100% [LCD monitor] LCD panel 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive Total number of dots 921 600 (640 × 3 (RGB) × 480) dots [Exposure control] Metering Cell Live View Exclusive image sensor for Live View Viewfinder 40-segment honeycombpattern SPC Focus check Live View "Exmor" CMOS sensor Metering method Live View/Focus check Live View 1200-zone evaluative metering Viewfinder TTL shutter-open metering Metering Range Live View 1 EV to 17 EV on all metering modes (ISO 100 equivalent with F1.4 lens) Viewfinder 2 ...
[Focus check Live View] Image format Image sensor for shooting Frame coverage Approx. 100% [LCD monitor] LCD panel 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive Total number of dots 921 600 (640 × 3 (RGB) × 480) dots [Exposure control] Metering Cell Live View Exclusive image sensor for Live View Viewfinder 40-segment honeycombpattern SPC Focus check Live View "Exmor" CMOS sensor Metering method Live View/Focus check Live View 1200-zone evaluative metering Viewfinder TTL shutter-open metering Metering Range Live View 1 EV to 17 EV on all metering modes (ISO 100 equivalent with F1.4 lens) Viewfinder 2 ...
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... these issues using the "Pixel mapping" function. 1 Set the LIVE VIEW/OVF switch to play back images. • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (page 164). • When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using the flash (page 100). The camera may not be obtained. The color of the subject come out red. • Activate the red eye reduction function (page...
... these issues using the "Pixel mapping" function. 1 Set the LIVE VIEW/OVF switch to play back images. • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (page 164). • When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using the flash (page 100). The camera may not be obtained. The color of the subject come out red. • Activate the red eye reduction function (page...
