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Preparing the camera Checking the accessories supplied The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. • BC-VM10 Battery charger (1)/ Power cord (mains lead) (1) • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) Preparing the camera • Rechargeable battery pack NPFM500H (1) • USB cable (1) • Shoulder strap (1) • Eyepiece cover (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) • Eyecup (1) (Attached on the camera) • CD-ROM (Application Software for α camera) (1) 13
Preparing the camera Checking the accessories supplied The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. • BC-VM10 Battery charger (1)/ Power cord (mains lead) (1) • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) Preparing the camera • Rechargeable battery pack NPFM500H (1) • USB cable (1) • Shoulder strap (1) • Eyepiece cover (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) • Eyecup (1) (Attached on the camera) • CD-ROM (Application Software for α camera) (1) 13
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Battery capacity decreases little by little as time passes. We recommend that you put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in cold places and the speed of continuous shooting slows down. So, the time...time seems shortened considerably, a probable cause is used for a long time, fully charge it and then fully use continuous shooting often, or turn the camera on your camera immediately before storing the battery pack in the viewfinder mode. When you use the flash frequently, use it up once a year on and off...
Battery capacity decreases little by little as time passes. We recommend that you put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in cold places and the speed of continuous shooting slows down. So, the time...time seems shortened considerably, a probable cause is used for a long time, fully charge it and then fully use continuous shooting often, or turn the camera on your camera immediately before storing the battery pack in the viewfinder mode. When you use the flash frequently, use it up once a year on and off...
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... camera Attaching a lens 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the packaging lid from the rear of the lens. • When changing the lens, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations so as to keep 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...
... camera Attaching a lens 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the packaging lid from the rear of the lens. • When changing the lens, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations so as to keep 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...
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...page 38). However, quickly change the lens away from them , remove dust from dusty locations when attaching/removing a lens. Setup menu 26 If dust or debris lands on the lens and attach the body cap to the camera. • Before you store the lens without attaching it to prevent dust ...from landing on the shooting environment. When you attach them . • A rear lens cap is ...
...page 38). However, quickly change the lens away from them , remove dust from dusty locations when attaching/removing a lens. Setup menu 26 If dust or debris lands on the lens and attach the body cap to the camera. • Before you store the lens without attaching it to prevent dust ...from landing on the shooting environment. When you attach them . • A rear lens cap is ...
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...is recommended. • Do not use a commercially available blower and clean the image sensor following the steps below. If there is lifted. 5 Detach the lens (page 26). 38 After the image sensor vibrates for a short time, the mirror in front is dust on the image sensor, use a spray blower ...because it may scatter water droplets inside the camera body. 1 Confirm that acts as the film), it may appear on the photo image, depending on the shooting environment. Notes • Cleaning can easily ...
...is recommended. • Do not use a commercially available blower and clean the image sensor following the steps below. If there is lifted. 5 Detach the lens (page 26). 38 After the image sensor vibrates for a short time, the mirror in front is dust on the image sensor, use a spray blower ...because it may scatter water droplets inside the camera body. 1 Confirm that acts as the film), it may appear on the photo image, depending on the shooting environment. Notes • Cleaning can easily ...
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Point 2 Take a secure stance with your upper body and take a position that occurs after the shutter button has been pressed, resulting in a blurred image. To reduce camera shake, follow the instructions below. Shooting images Shooting an image without camera shake "Camera shake" refers to unwanted movement of the camera, and the other hand supports the lens. In Live View mode In viewfinder mode Point 1 One hand holds the grip of the camera that keeps the camera from moving. Correct posture Stabilize your feet shoulder-width apart. 58
Point 2 Take a secure stance with your upper body and take a position that occurs after the shutter button has been pressed, resulting in a blurred image. To reduce camera shake, follow the instructions below. Shooting images Shooting an image without camera shake "Camera shake" refers to unwanted movement of the camera, and the other hand supports the lens. In Live View mode In viewfinder mode Point 1 One hand holds the grip of the camera that keeps the camera from moving. Correct posture Stabilize your feet shoulder-width apart. 58
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...of approximately 2.5 Ev to 4 Ev in the modes that automatically set to potential camera shake, the (Camera shake warning) indicator flashes. Shooting images Point 3 Lightly tuck your elbows against your knee. Camera shake warning indicator Due to [On] in the default setting. This indicator is... set the shutter speed. When shooting in M/S modes. The SteadyShot function is not displayed in a kneeling position, steady your upper body by the equivalent of camera shake by placing...
...of approximately 2.5 Ev to 4 Ev in the modes that automatically set to potential camera shake, the (Camera shake warning) indicator flashes. Shooting images Point 3 Lightly tuck your elbows against your knee. Camera shake warning indicator Due to [On] in the default setting. This indicator is... set the shutter speed. When shooting in M/S modes. The SteadyShot function is not displayed in a kneeling position, steady your upper body by the equivalent of camera shake by placing...
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... wall. • Two subjects at different distances overlapping in the AF area. • A subject that is composed of repeating patterns, such as the sun, the body of an automobile, or the surface of a building. • A subject that may require special focusing Using the autofocus, it is hard to shoot. Subjects that...
... wall. • Two subjects at different distances overlapping in the AF area. • A subject that is composed of repeating patterns, such as the sun, the body of an automobile, or the surface of a building. • A subject that may require special focusing Using the autofocus, it is hard to shoot. Subjects that...
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... MPF Baseline) compliant, DPOF compatible Movie (AVCHD format) AVCHD Ver. 1.0 compliant Video: MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch, equipped with battery and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) Approx. 599 g (1 lb 5.1 oz) (body only) Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) USB communication Hi-Speed USB (USB.... 137 mm × 104 mm × 84 mm (5 1/2 inches × 4 1/8 inches × 3 3/8 inches) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions) Mass Approx. 679 g (1 lb 7.9 oz) (with Dolby Digital Stereo Creator • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
... MPF Baseline) compliant, DPOF compatible Movie (AVCHD format) AVCHD Ver. 1.0 compliant Video: MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch, equipped with battery and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) Approx. 599 g (1 lb 5.1 oz) (body only) Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) USB communication Hi-Speed USB (USB.... 137 mm × 104 mm × 84 mm (5 1/2 inches × 4 1/8 inches × 3 3/8 inches) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions) Mass Approx. 679 g (1 lb 7.9 oz) (with Dolby Digital Stereo Creator • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
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...extremely cold or hot places that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside or outside the camera. Precautions Do not use under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. • Storing under the temperatures between 0°...for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of the camera. How to prevent moisture condensation When bringing the camera from a cold to attach the lens cap or body cap when not using the camera. If moisture condensation occurs Turn off , or the battery pack ...
...extremely cold or hot places that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside or outside the camera. Precautions Do not use under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. • Storing under the temperatures between 0°...for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of the camera. How to prevent moisture condensation When bringing the camera from a cold to attach the lens cap or body cap when not using the camera. If moisture condensation occurs Turn off , or the battery pack ...