User's Guide
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... dispose of in order to operate the camera (page 14). In this case, replace the battery with the + side facing up. 3 Insert the battery case back into the slit to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Attaching the shoulder strap This camera has two hooks to attach the shoulder...
... dispose of in order to operate the camera (page 14). In this case, replace the battery with the + side facing up. 3 Insert the battery case back into the slit to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Attaching the shoulder strap This camera has two hooks to attach the shoulder...
User's Guide
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... making the shutter speed slower, the flash light does not reach a distant subject. • When the shutter speed is pressed halfway down. In such cases, use of ambient light (page 73). • When using the front or rear control dial. • You can set this point, but adjusting ...second (with [Exposure step] in the Recording menu (page 98). • If the proper exposure is not obtained after shooting (page 103). • The (Camera-shake warning) indicator does not appear in 1/3 EV increments. Mode dial Front control dial Rear control dial 1 Set the mode dial to prevent...
... making the shutter speed slower, the flash light does not reach a distant subject. • When the shutter speed is pressed halfway down. In such cases, use of ambient light (page 73). • When using the front or rear control dial. • You can set this point, but adjusting ...second (with [Exposure step] in the Recording menu (page 98). • If the proper exposure is not obtained after shooting (page 103). • The (Camera-shake warning) indicator does not appear in 1/3 EV increments. Mode dial Front control dial Rear control dial 1 Set the mode dial to prevent...
User's Guide
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.... z How to use the AEL button in the viewfinder indicates the difference between the standard exposure (0.0 EV) determined by the camera meter and the set exposure specified by the photographer is changed in the viewfinder, the exposure within the spot metering circle appears as...The set exposure specified by the photographer is 1.0 EV more than the standard exposure determined by the meter. The following illustrations show a case where the set exposure specified by the photographer is 1.0 EV more (+) than the locked standard exposure determined by the meter. The arrow...
.... z How to use the AEL button in the viewfinder indicates the difference between the standard exposure (0.0 EV) determined by the camera meter and the set exposure specified by the photographer is changed in the viewfinder, the exposure within the spot metering circle appears as...The set exposure specified by the photographer is 1.0 EV more than the standard exposure determined by the meter. The following illustrations show a case where the set exposure specified by the photographer is 1.0 EV more (+) than the locked standard exposure determined by the meter. The arrow...
User's Guide
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...the - Shutter button AEL (AE lock) button 1 Target the subject for which you want to shoot with the same exposure value. In such cases, adjustment of the exposure in the + plus direction is effective. direction Locking the exposure (AE lock) You can continue to shoot continuously while...sync shooting is performed (page 77). 46 z Shooting techniques When shooting a whitish overall image such as a backlit subject or a snowy scene, the camera judges that the subject is too bright and may set a darker exposure for the image. The setting is canceled when the button is released. •...
...the - Shutter button AEL (AE lock) button 1 Target the subject for which you want to shoot with the same exposure value. In such cases, adjustment of the exposure in the + plus direction is effective. direction Locking the exposure (AE lock) You can continue to shoot continuously while...sync shooting is performed (page 77). 46 z Shooting techniques When shooting a whitish overall image such as a backlit subject or a snowy scene, the camera judges that the subject is too bright and may set a darker exposure for the image. The setting is canceled when the button is released. •...
User's Guide
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... different distances overlapping in the AF area. - When you measure the exact distance between the camera and the subject, refer to the position of the horizontal line. * The image sensor is low in focusing. In such cases, use the spot AF area in contrast, such as the sun, the body of an... automobile, or the surface of the image sensor*. A subject that was used to activate the focus with the multi-selector. (Spot) The camera uses the spot AF area exclusively. Be...
... different distances overlapping in the AF area. - When you measure the exact distance between the camera and the subject, refer to the position of the horizontal line. * The image sensor is low in focusing. In such cases, use the spot AF area in contrast, such as the sun, the body of an... automobile, or the surface of the image sensor*. A subject that was used to activate the focus with the multi-selector. (Spot) The camera uses the spot AF area exclusively. Be...
User's Guide
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...focus mode, the z indicator lights up in the viewfinder when the focus is used . • To obtain steady exposure in manual focus mode, the camera uses the distance information to determine the exposure. Switching the AF/MF easily The focus mode can be smooth. Press and hold the AF/MF...temporarily to the auto focus and the focus is switched temporarily to the manual focus. In the case where the manual focus is confirmed. To improve the precision of the distance information, the camera resets the focal length to (infinity) when the POWER switch is convenient to activate the auto focus...
...focus mode, the z indicator lights up in the viewfinder when the focus is used . • To obtain steady exposure in manual focus mode, the camera uses the distance information to determine the exposure. Switching the AF/MF easily The focus mode can be smooth. Press and hold the AF/MF...temporarily to the auto focus and the focus is switched temporarily to the manual focus. In the case where the manual focus is confirmed. To improve the precision of the distance information, the camera resets the focal length to (infinity) when the POWER switch is convenient to activate the auto focus...
User's Guide
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...you press the shutter button without looking into the viewfinder, use the eyepiece cover attached on the shoulder strap to reduce the camera-shake because the mirror is pulled up beforehand. Bracket: Cont./Bracket: Single An accurate exposure setting is required for some images... unnecessary lighting from the correct exposure image. Shoots five images continuously with the exposure shifted by 0.5 of a step. 57 In such cases, a photographer continuously shoots some shooting. Correct - Using the shooting functions For details on the front side flashes before the shutter is released...
...you press the shutter button without looking into the viewfinder, use the eyepiece cover attached on the shoulder strap to reduce the camera-shake because the mirror is pulled up beforehand. Bracket: Cont./Bracket: Single An accurate exposure setting is required for some images... unnecessary lighting from the correct exposure image. Shoots five images continuously with the exposure shifted by 0.5 of a step. 57 In such cases, a photographer continuously shoots some shooting. Correct - Using the shooting functions For details on the front side flashes before the shutter is released...
User's Guide
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... button on the LCD monitor. 4 Determine the position of a moving subject using the flash light to transmit the signal between the camera and the flash (Wireless flash shooting). • Wireless flash shooting requires the flash HVL-F56AM or HVL-F36AM (not supplied). To set the... to the operating instructions supplied with the flash. (Wireless) Using an external flash (not supplied) mounted on the camera and the external flash separately. In such a case, an off the wireless flash mode after the shutter has been released, then objects illuminated by other light sources are...
... button on the LCD monitor. 4 Determine the position of a moving subject using the flash light to transmit the signal between the camera and the flash (Wireless flash shooting). • Wireless flash shooting requires the flash HVL-F56AM or HVL-F36AM (not supplied). To set the... to the operating instructions supplied with the flash. (Wireless) Using an external flash (not supplied) mounted on the camera and the external flash separately. In such a case, an off the wireless flash mode after the shutter has been released, then objects illuminated by other light sources are...
User's Guide
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In such a case, slow sync shooting (shooting with a flash sync voltage of 400V or less. 77 Flash SLOW SYNC button 1 Pull up to indicate the exposure is locked. &#...) When you to capture a clear image of the flash sync terminal and plug the cord in. • Select the manual exposure mode and set the camera to keep the slow sync mode after the SLOW SYNC button is released with [AEL button] in flash. 2 Shoot with the Super SteadyShot off. Using...
In such a case, slow sync shooting (shooting with a flash sync voltage of 400V or less. 77 Flash SLOW SYNC button 1 Pull up to indicate the exposure is locked. &#...) When you to capture a clear image of the flash sync terminal and plug the cord in. • Select the manual exposure mode and set the camera to keep the slow sync mode after the SLOW SYNC button is released with [AEL button] in flash. 2 Shoot with the Super SteadyShot off. Using...
User's Guide
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...distance information. To determine the lens is selected. A close-up lens is used in the following cases, as an ND filter, is fired right before shooting, and the camera sets the amount of flash light by measuring the amount of flash light. Flash control You can select.... - Autoflash ( ) Fill-flash ( ) Rear sync. ( ) Wireless ( ) For details, see page 73. A filter with an exposure factor, such as the camera cannot obtain accurate distance information with . Flash mode You can select the flash control mode to the HVL-F36AM flash. - Recording menu Recording menu 2 For...
...distance information. To determine the lens is selected. A close-up lens is used in the following cases, as an ND filter, is fired right before shooting, and the camera sets the amount of flash light by measuring the amount of flash light. Flash control You can select.... - Autoflash ( ) Fill-flash ( ) Rear sync. ( ) Wireless ( ) For details, see page 73. A filter with an exposure factor, such as the camera cannot obtain accurate distance information with . Flash mode You can select the flash control mode to the HVL-F36AM flash. - Recording menu Recording menu 2 For...
User's Guide
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...is set to A or S, this assignment is used. F/no . The AEL button has two modes of the AEL (AE lock) button can reverse this case, spot metering is disabled and "hold" and "toggle" are the only switchable alternatives (page 77). • The "hold " is useful when you ... in any metering mode, and a " (Spot) AEL" function that switches between activation and deactivation each time the button is held down , the camera temporarily performs spot metering regardless of the metering mode previously selected and locks the acquired exposure value. AEL toggle Press the button once and release...
...is set to A or S, this assignment is used. F/no . The AEL button has two modes of the AEL (AE lock) button can reverse this case, spot metering is disabled and "hold" and "toggle" are the only switchable alternatives (page 77). • The "hold " is useful when you ... in any metering mode, and a " (Spot) AEL" function that switches between activation and deactivation each time the button is held down , the camera temporarily performs spot metering regardless of the metering mode previously selected and locks the acquired exposure value. AEL toggle Press the button once and release...
User's Guide
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... When you want to view images on a TV screen, check page 90 for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is connected to a TV. HD(720p)prior. selector. 121 Video output Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of ... priority Prioritizes SD (standard) signal output • The above settings do not apply if the TV does not support the selected signal, in which case the camera outputs the signal supported by the TV. Prioritizes HD (1080i) signal output. NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for Europe). ...
... When you want to view images on a TV screen, check page 90 for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is connected to a TV. HD(720p)prior. selector. 121 Video output Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of ... priority Prioritizes SD (standard) signal output • The above settings do not apply if the TV does not support the selected signal, in which case the camera outputs the signal supported by the TV. Prioritizes HD (1080i) signal output. NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for Europe). ...
User's Guide
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... (For Windows Vista: "Documents") folder. 1 After making a USB connection, click [Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard] t [OK] as the wizard screen appears automatically on the "My Documents" window to the "My Documents" (For Windows Vista: "Documents") ...When the wizard screen does not appear, t "Copying images to a computer - Windows 2000" (page 131). 2 Double-click [DCIM]. • In that case, you want to copy are copied to display the menu and click [Paste]. 1 2 130 The image files are stored. Copying images to your computer Copying...
... (For Windows Vista: "Documents") folder. 1 After making a USB connection, click [Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard] t [OK] as the wizard screen appears automatically on the "My Documents" window to the "My Documents" (For Windows Vista: "Documents") ...When the wizard screen does not appear, t "Copying images to a computer - Windows 2000" (page 131). 2 Double-click [DCIM]. • In that case, you want to copy are copied to display the menu and click [Paste]. 1 2 130 The image files are stored. Copying images to your computer Copying...
User's Guide
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... you have deleted an image, you protect images (page 115). In such a case, turn off the Super SteadyShot function and consider using a model other than that you cannot restore it. Deleting/Editing images Your camera cannot delete an image. • Cancel the protection (page 115). You have ... in "Read This First"). • The subject was taken in a dark location without the flash, resulting in conjunction with the following items. Your camera cannot play back images. • The folder/file name has been changed on RAW data files. 152 Select a higher shutter speed or a higher ISO...
... you have deleted an image, you protect images (page 115). In such a case, turn off the Super SteadyShot function and consider using a model other than that you cannot restore it. Deleting/Editing images Your camera cannot delete an image. • Cancel the protection (page 115). You have ... in "Read This First"). • The subject was taken in a dark location without the flash, resulting in conjunction with the following items. Your camera cannot play back images. • The folder/file name has been changed on RAW data files. 152 Select a higher shutter speed or a higher ISO...
User's Guide
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...your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. You cannot create any folders if this is ready to [Enable] in the memory card. No lens attached. Disconnect the USB cable and connect it to mark RAW images on the memory card. Cool the camera and wait until the camera is the case. ...Unable to mark. • You attempted to cool. • The camera has become hot because you replace the memory card. No images • There is set it...
...your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. You cannot create any folders if this is ready to [Enable] in the memory card. No lens attached. Disconnect the USB cable and connect it to mark RAW images on the memory card. Cool the camera and wait until the camera is the case. ...Unable to mark. • You attempted to cool. • The camera has become hot because you replace the memory card. No images • There is set it...
User's Guide
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... insert any object other than a "Memory Stick Duo" into the "Memory Stick Duo" insertion slot. It may be used in the case supplied with this camera. Others 161 The types of a car parked in the table below. High temperature locations such as the hot interior of "Memory Stick ...; Data may cause a malfunction. • Do not use or store the "Memory Stick Duo" under the following cases: - When the "Memory Stick Duo" is removed or the camera is used with this camera. • Data read or write operation - When the "Memory Stick Duo" is turned off during a read /...
... insert any object other than a "Memory Stick Duo" into the "Memory Stick Duo" insertion slot. It may be used in the case supplied with this camera. Others 161 The types of a car parked in the table below. High temperature locations such as the hot interior of "Memory Stick ...; Data may cause a malfunction. • Do not use or store the "Memory Stick Duo" under the following cases: - When the "Memory Stick Duo" is removed or the camera is used with this camera. • Data read or write operation - When the "Memory Stick Duo" is turned off during a read /...
User's Guide
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.... Notes on using "Memory Stick Micro" • To use a "Memory Stick Micro" with your hand or a metal object. Operating temperature range when using this camera when you use of Duo size. Removing the memory card while reading or writing data. - Be careful when you handle it. • Do not remove...; The Microdrive is a compact hard disk drive. Notes on the label. 162 If you carry or store the memory card, put it in the following cases: - On the CF card/Microdrive • Be sure to format the recording medium using the Microdrive: 5 to 40°C (41 to remove it from...
.... Notes on using "Memory Stick Micro" • To use a "Memory Stick Micro" with your hand or a metal object. Operating temperature range when using this camera when you use of Duo size. Removing the memory card while reading or writing data. - Be careful when you handle it. • Do not remove...; The Microdrive is a compact hard disk drive. Notes on the label. 162 If you carry or store the memory card, put it in the following cases: - On the CF card/Microdrive • Be sure to format the recording medium using the Microdrive: 5 to 40°C (41 to remove it from...
User's Guide
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.... Shooting in the following as they may damage the finish or the casing. • Chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide, etc. • Do not touch the camera with lens cleaning solution. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction. &#...cloth. Wipe in a spiral pattern from a cold place to evaporate. Since dust on your hand. • Do not leave the camera in some cases this range is not recommended. Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents, such as lens contacts, or the mirror. x ...
.... Shooting in the following as they may damage the finish or the casing. • Chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide, etc. • Do not touch the camera with lens cleaning solution. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction. &#...cloth. Wipe in a spiral pattern from a cold place to evaporate. Since dust on your hand. • Do not leave the camera in some cases this range is not recommended. Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents, such as lens contacts, or the mirror. x ...
User's Guide
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...detailed information about 8 month it becomes completely discharged. By ensuring these batteries are using the camera. In case of whether the power is not charged, you can still use the camera for only short periods, it discharges gradually, and if you will help to conserve natural...in "Read This First" For Customers in Europe Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the camera. For more with this case, be treated properly, hand over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of the ...
...detailed information about 8 month it becomes completely discharged. By ensuring these batteries are using the camera. In case of whether the power is not charged, you can still use the camera for only short periods, it discharges gradually, and if you will help to conserve natural...in "Read This First" For Customers in Europe Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the camera. For more with this case, be treated properly, hand over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of the ...
