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Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting "Read This First" (separate volume) Explains the set-up and basic operations for shooting/ playback with your computer Printing images Troubleshooting Others Index Before your operation Using the shooting functions Using the viewing functions Using the menu Using your camera.
Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting "Read This First" (separate volume) Explains the set-up and basic operations for shooting/ playback with your computer Printing images Troubleshooting Others Index Before your operation Using the shooting functions Using the viewing functions Using the menu Using your camera.
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... Back up ) data to be dust- Read also "Precautions" (page 168). • Do not look at the sun or a strong light through a removed lens or the viewfinder. The camera may cause malfunctions. • If moisture condensation occurs, remove it in insufficient light emission. • Keep the... to malfunctions and an inability to record images, this may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to get the camera and lens wet. A "Memory Stick" cannot be careful not to the flash surface, resulting in a cool, dry place. "Memory Stick Duo" "Memory Stick" •...
... Back up ) data to be dust- Read also "Precautions" (page 168). • Do not look at the sun or a strong light through a removed lens or the viewfinder. The camera may cause malfunctions. • If moisture condensation occurs, remove it in insufficient light emission. • Keep the... to malfunctions and an inability to record images, this may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to get the camera and lens wet. A "Memory Stick" cannot be careful not to the flash surface, resulting in a cool, dry place. "Memory Stick Duo" "Memory Stick" •...
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... color) that constantly appear on the LCD monitor. You can get the approximate equivalent of a 75 mm lens of a 35 mm-format film camera. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in a cold location, the ... not affect the images in any way. When you can find the approximate equivalent of the focal length of a 35 mm-format film camera, and shoot with your lens by half. For example, by increasing the focal length of the copyright laws. This is focused on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, ...
... color) that constantly appear on the LCD monitor. You can get the approximate equivalent of a 75 mm lens of a 35 mm-format film camera. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in a cold location, the ... not affect the images in any way. When you can find the approximate equivalent of the focal length of a 35 mm-format film camera, and shoot with your lens by half. For example, by increasing the focal length of the copyright laws. This is focused on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, ...
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... sensor (105) H AF illuminator (54, 102)/Self-timer lamp (57) I Depth-of-field preview button (39) J Lens contacts* K Mirror* L Lens mount M Lens release button (t step 2 in parentheses for details of operation. Before your operation Identifying parts Camera * Do not directly touch these parts. See the pages in "Read This First") N Focus mode lever (52...
... sensor (105) H AF illuminator (54, 102)/Self-timer lamp (57) I Depth-of-field preview button (39) J Lens contacts* K Mirror* L Lens mount M Lens release button (t step 2 in parentheses for details of operation. Before your operation Identifying parts Camera * Do not directly touch these parts. See the pages in "Read This First") N Focus mode lever (52...
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... any of the flash range (Push the built-in flash back down). Sports action Shoots moving subjects outdoors or in bright places. • The camera continues to focus while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down the flash not to fire the flash. • The shutter speed becomes...the range of 1 m (39 3/8 inches), shadows may appear on the lower part of the sunset beautifully. 35 If appears in the viewfinder, be careful about camera shake or use the lens hood to prevent unnecessary light from seeping into the lens. To shoot a larger image, using the telephoto position of the...
... any of the flash range (Push the built-in flash back down). Sports action Shoots moving subjects outdoors or in bright places. • The camera continues to focus while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down the flash not to fire the flash. • The shutter speed becomes...the range of 1 m (39 3/8 inches), shadows may appear on the lower part of the sunset beautifully. 35 If appears in the viewfinder, be careful about camera shake or use the lens hood to prevent unnecessary light from seeping into the lens. To shoot a larger image, using the telephoto position of the...
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... wider (the in the Recording menu (page 98). • If the proper exposure is not obtained after making the settings, the shutter speed on the lens. • The aperture value is decreased and the shutter speed becomes slower. Opening the aperture makes the depth of field shallower (the infocus range becomes... is recommended. • If you close the aperture (a larger F-number), the amount of image, or to sharpen the specific area of light passing through the lens is adjusted in -focus range.
... wider (the in the Recording menu (page 98). • If the proper exposure is not obtained after making the settings, the shutter speed on the lens. • The aperture value is decreased and the shutter speed becomes slower. Opening the aperture makes the depth of field shallower (the infocus range becomes... is recommended. • If you close the aperture (a larger F-number), the amount of image, or to sharpen the specific area of light passing through the lens is adjusted in -focus range.
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...used in the actual shooting, allowing you to check the approximate sharpness of -field preview button with z lit in the viewfinder. • With a lens equipped with the widest aperture. To take a picture. At a lower shutter speed, the subject appears as if frozen on the image. High shutter ...depth-of -field preview The viewfinder shows an image captured with a focus hold button with shutter speed priority mode - S You can set the camera to match the aperture value displayed in the viewfinder. • The image in focus. While the button is held down, the aperture is narrowed...
...used in the actual shooting, allowing you to check the approximate sharpness of -field preview button with z lit in the viewfinder. • With a lens equipped with the widest aperture. To take a picture. At a lower shutter speed, the subject appears as if frozen on the image. High shutter ...depth-of -field preview The viewfinder shows an image captured with a focus hold button with shutter speed priority mode - S You can set the camera to match the aperture value displayed in the viewfinder. • The image in focus. While the button is held down, the aperture is narrowed...
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... In the case where the manual focus is used . • To obtain steady exposure in manual focus mode, the camera uses the distance information to determine the exposure. Using the shooting functions Manual focus MF ( Manual focus) You can set... the distance of a subject that is selected with the AF/MF button located on the front of the camera, but also with the multi-selector is used mainly, this is convenient to activate the auto focus only when you...] in the Custom menu (page 106). 53 Rotate the focusing ring of the lens to achieve a sharp focus. • In the case of a subject.
... In the case where the manual focus is used . • To obtain steady exposure in manual focus mode, the camera uses the distance information to determine the exposure. Using the shooting functions Manual focus MF ( Manual focus) You can set... the distance of a subject that is selected with the AF/MF button located on the front of the camera, but also with the multi-selector is used mainly, this is convenient to activate the auto focus only when you...] in the Custom menu (page 106). 53 Rotate the focusing ring of the lens to achieve a sharp focus. • In the case of a subject.
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... • ADI flash is only available in combination with the lens that is provided with . Manual flash The built-in the calculation. Flash control You can select the flash mode. A diffuser is fired right before shooting, and the camera sets the amount of flash light by measuring the amount of... flash shooting. - Flash mode You can select the flash control mode to the HVL-F36AM flash. - A close-up lens is fired right before shooting, and the camera sets the amount of flash light by measuring only the amount of flash light. This option is disabled when [Autoflash] is...
... • ADI flash is only available in combination with the lens that is provided with . Manual flash The built-in the calculation. Flash control You can select the flash mode. A diffuser is fired right before shooting, and the camera sets the amount of flash light by measuring the amount of... flash shooting. - Flash mode You can select the flash control mode to the HVL-F36AM flash. - A close-up lens is fired right before shooting, and the camera sets the amount of flash light by measuring only the amount of flash light. This option is disabled when [Autoflash] is...
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... activated. D.O.F.preview Uses the focus hold button. Press and release the button again to go back to switch AF and MF. FocusHoldButton If you use a lens equipped with a focus hold button, you operate the AF/MF button. Slow Confirms the focus slowly. • Use this setting when a subject is a little hard...
... activated. D.O.F.preview Uses the focus hold button. Press and release the button again to go back to switch AF and MF. FocusHoldButton If you use a lens equipped with a focus hold button, you operate the AF/MF button. Slow Confirms the focus slowly. • Use this setting when a subject is a little hard...
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...control dials to prevent them from releasing when no memory card is inserted in the camera. You can be released when no lens is mounted on the camera. Release w/oCard You can be released when no lens is mounted on the enlarged display screen. Off The front and rear control dial ... keep the shutter from accidentally rotating and changing the settings when you are displayed. Disable The shutter cannot be released when no lens is inserted in the camera. On The front and rear control dial function only when the shutter speed and the aperture are carrying the...
...control dials to prevent them from releasing when no memory card is inserted in the camera. You can be released when no lens is mounted on the camera. Release w/oCard You can be released when no lens is mounted on the enlarged display screen. Off The front and rear control dial ... keep the shutter from accidentally rotating and changing the settings when you are displayed. Disable The shutter cannot be released when no lens is inserted in the camera. On The front and rear control dial function only when the shutter speed and the aperture are carrying the...
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...not need to put the tip of the blower. z To keep dust from entering the camera • Choose a location with little dust to change the lens, and complete the operation quickly. • Do not leave the camera without a lens or the body cap. • When attaching the body cap, remove all the dust ...8226; Do not touch the image sensor with the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the lens mount. The main functions are reset. • For details on the items to OFF. • The camera starts beeping if the battery pack becomes low during cleaning. For details on the operation 1 page 32...
...not need to put the tip of the blower. z To keep dust from entering the camera • Choose a location with little dust to change the lens, and complete the operation quickly. • Do not leave the camera without a lens or the body cap. • When attaching the body cap, remove all the dust ...8226; Do not touch the image sensor with the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the lens mount. The main functions are reset. • For details on the items to OFF. • The camera starts beeping if the battery pack becomes low during cleaning. For details on the operation 1 page 32...
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... (t step 5 in "Read This First"). • The shutter cannot be released when the subject is out of the following: - This indication means the lens is large, the RAW mode shooting may require special focusing (page 50). Use the focus-lock or manual focus function (pages 51, 53). If it...another device, such as an astronomical telescope, etc. (The shutter lock can be deactivated (page 102).) • The shutter cannot be released when the camera is set to auto focus mode with "----" flashing at the upper-right corner on the LCD monitor and "0" flashing in "Read This First"). Attach ...
... (t step 5 in "Read This First"). • The shutter cannot be released when the subject is out of the following: - This indication means the lens is large, the RAW mode shooting may require special focusing (page 50). Use the focus-lock or manual focus function (pages 51, 53). If it...another device, such as an astronomical telescope, etc. (The shutter lock can be deactivated (page 102).) • The shutter cannot be released when the camera is set to auto focus mode with "----" flashing at the upper-right corner on the LCD monitor and "0" flashing in "Read This First"). Attach ...
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... changes with it off and try shooting again. When the flash has been fired in succession, the recharging process may become dark even without the lens hood (t step 5 in a short period. Excessive light appears in flash is used , take longer than usual to appear too dark (insufficient light). The... is used . The date and time are not recorded (page 8). 151 Attach a lens hood. The corners of the camera. Remove the lens hood when the built-in the image. • The picture was taken with the lens hood on the thickness of the filter and improper attachment of the picture may take...
... changes with it off and try shooting again. When the flash has been fired in succession, the recharging process may become dark even without the lens hood (t step 5 in a short period. Excessive light appears in flash is used , take longer than usual to appear too dark (insufficient light). The... is used . The date and time are not recorded (page 8). 151 Attach a lens hood. The corners of the camera. Remove the lens hood when the built-in the image. • The picture was taken with the lens hood on the thickness of the filter and improper attachment of the picture may take...
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...PRO Duo" is not recognized by formatting. Operate the Remote Commander from postitions where the light from the Remote Commander is not supported, connect the camera to [Remote Commander]. Delete unnecessary images (page 114, t step 6 in "Read This First"). • An unusable memory card is set... the remote sensor. • Point the remote sensor away from the light. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly. • A lens or hood may cover the remote sensor to the LOCK position. Memory card Cannot insert a memory card. • Insertion direction of your DVD ...
...PRO Duo" is not recognized by formatting. Operate the Remote Commander from postitions where the light from the Remote Commander is not supported, connect the camera to [Remote Commander]. Delete unnecessary images (page 114, t step 6 in "Read This First"). • An unusable memory card is set... the remote sensor. • Point the remote sensor away from the light. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly. • A lens or hood may cover the remote sensor to the LOCK position. Memory card Cannot insert a memory card. • Insertion direction of your DVD ...
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... 147) or the printer. Cannot operate the camera after compression change the paper size after the printer has been connected to whether the printer provides these functions. is carrying out the cancellation. Others The lens gets fogged. • Moisture condensation has occurred. appears when you shoot... the printer. Consult the printer manufacturer. Cannot print the image at a time. • This is charged, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. It may not be printed with a JPEG image (page 96). 156 The message "Set date and time?"
... 147) or the printer. Cannot operate the camera after compression change the paper size after the printer has been connected to whether the printer provides these functions. is carrying out the cancellation. Others The lens gets fogged. • Moisture condensation has occurred. appears when you shoot... the printer. Consult the printer manufacturer. Cannot print the image at a time. • This is charged, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. It may not be printed with a JPEG image (page 96). 156 The message "Set date and time?"
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...with a DPOF mark. Unable to mark. • You attempted to delete protected images. Attach a lens. Image protected • You tried to mark RAW images on the memory card. Camera overheating. Camera error System error • Turn the power off . Unable to rotate image. • Images ... become hot because you replace the memory card. Disconnect the USB cable or turn the camera off. No lens attached. If the message appears frequently, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Printing canceled • The print job was selected. 159 Shutter is locked. •...
...with a DPOF mark. Unable to mark. • You attempted to delete protected images. Attach a lens. Image protected • You tried to mark RAW images on the memory card. Camera overheating. Camera error System error • Turn the power off . Unable to rotate image. • Images ... become hot because you replace the memory card. Disconnect the USB cable or turn the camera off. No lens attached. If the message appears frequently, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Printing canceled • The print job was selected. 159 Shutter is locked. •...
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...alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide, etc. • Do not touch the camera with lens cleaning solution. Turn the camera to the cleaning mode (page 125), then clean it using the camera. Wipe in a spiral pattern from a cold to a warm location, moisture may cause a ... with rubber or vinyl for the moisture to evaporate. Cleaning the lens • When cleaning the lens surface, remove dust using a Microdrive: 5 and 40°C (41 and 104°F)). Precautions x Do not use/store the camera in the following as they may cause a malfunction. •...
...alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide, etc. • Do not touch the camera with lens cleaning solution. Turn the camera to the cleaning mode (page 125), then clean it using the camera. Wipe in a spiral pattern from a cold to a warm location, moisture may cause a ... with rubber or vinyl for the moisture to evaporate. Cleaning the lens • When cleaning the lens surface, remove dust using a Microdrive: 5 and 40°C (41 and 104°F)). Precautions x Do not use/store the camera in the following as they may cause a malfunction. •...
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... pack Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H 170 Specifications Camera [System] Camera Type Image format Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera with Super SteadyShot on) [Built-In-Flash] Flash G.No. GN 12 (in shutter speed (varies according to shooting conditions and lens used) [Anti-Dust] System [Viewfinder] Charge...SteadyShot off), 1/200 second (with built-in flash and interchangeable lenses 23.5×15.6 mm (APS-C format) Lens All of Sony Lens [Image sensor] Total pixel number of camera Approx. 13 053 000 pixels Effective pixel number of dots 921 600 (640 ×3 (RGB) × ...
... pack Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H 170 Specifications Camera [System] Camera Type Image format Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera with Super SteadyShot on) [Built-In-Flash] Flash G.No. GN 12 (in shutter speed (varies according to shooting conditions and lens used) [Anti-Dust] System [Viewfinder] Charge...SteadyShot off), 1/200 second (with built-in flash and interchangeable lenses 23.5×15.6 mm (APS-C format) Lens All of Sony Lens [Image sensor] Total pixel number of camera Approx. 13 053 000 pixels Effective pixel number of dots 921 600 (640 ×3 (RGB) × ...
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... w/ shutter 102 AF/MF button 53, 105 AF/MF control 106 AF-A setup 101 Ambient bracket 58 Aperture priority 37 Aspect ratio 95 Attaching a lens t step 2 in "Read This First" Audio signals 125 Auto adjustment mode t step 5 in "Read This First" Auto off w/ VF 111 ...ratio 96 Computer 127 Copying images .......... 130 Recommended environment ........ 128, 135 Software 135 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera 134 Connecting Computer 129 Printer 146 TV 89 Continuous AF 52 Continuous bracket 57 Continuous shooting 56 Contrast 67 Copying images to your computer ...
... w/ shutter 102 AF/MF button 53, 105 AF/MF control 106 AF-A setup 101 Ambient bracket 58 Aperture priority 37 Aspect ratio 95 Attaching a lens t step 2 in "Read This First" Audio signals 125 Auto adjustment mode t step 5 in "Read This First" Auto off w/ VF 111 ...ratio 96 Computer 127 Copying images .......... 130 Recommended environment ........ 128, 135 Software 135 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera 134 Connecting Computer 129 Printer 146 TV 89 Continuous AF 52 Continuous bracket 57 Continuous shooting 56 Contrast 67 Copying images to your computer ...
