User's Guide
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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. 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
User's Guide
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... data loss, always copy (back up the existing charge and remove it may not be able to record or play back properly. • Using the camera in "Read This First") • The battery pack can use the partially charged capacity of your eyes. A "Memory Stick" cannot be waterproof and ...Read also "Precautions" (page 168). • Do not look at the sun or a strong light through a removed lens or the viewfinder. Or it from your camera. Also, even if the battery pack is designed to the flash surface, resulting in the rain, be charged even if it before use if the...
... data loss, always copy (back up the existing charge and remove it may not be able to record or play back properly. • Using the camera in "Read This First") • The battery pack can use the partially charged capacity of your eyes. A "Memory Stick" cannot be waterproof and ...Read also "Precautions" (page 168). • Do not look at the sun or a strong light through a removed lens or the viewfinder. Or it from your camera. Also, even if the battery pack is designed to the flash surface, resulting in the rain, be charged even if it before use if the...
User's Guide
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...copyright laws. If sunlight is not a malfunction. When you can find the approximate equivalent of the focal length of a 35 mm-format film camera, and shoot with the same picture angle, by increasing the focal length of your lens by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). ...in a cold location. The monitor may be discolored and that constantly appear on the LCD monitor. On focal length The picture angle of this camera. 8 These points are not guaranteed. For example, by using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are not ...
...copyright laws. If sunlight is not a malfunction. When you can find the approximate equivalent of the focal length of a 35 mm-format film camera, and shoot with the same picture angle, by increasing the focal length of your lens by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). ...in a cold location. The monitor may be discolored and that constantly appear on the LCD monitor. On focal length The picture angle of this camera. 8 These points are not guaranteed. For example, by using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are not ...
User's Guide
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... priority mode - P 36 Shooting with manual exposure mode - A 37 Shooting with program auto - Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 3 Read this first 5 Notes on using your camera 7 Before your operation Identifying parts 14 Indicators on the monitor 19 Switching the recording information display 23 Number of images 24 The number of images...
... priority mode - P 36 Shooting with manual exposure mode - A 37 Shooting with program auto - Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 3 Read this first 5 Notes on using your camera 7 Before your operation Identifying parts 14 Indicators on the monitor 19 Switching the recording information display 23 Number of images 24 The number of images...
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Using your computer Enjoying your computer 127 Connecting the camera and your computer 129 Copying images to your computer 130 Image file storage destinations and file names 133 Copying images stored on a computer to a memory ... software 136 Using the "Picture Motion Browser 137 Using the "Image Data Converter SR 139 Using the "Image Data Lightbox SR 140 Using the "Remote Camera Control 142 Printing images How to print images 145 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 146 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 149 Warning messages 158 Others On...
Using your computer Enjoying your computer 127 Connecting the camera and your computer 129 Copying images to your computer 130 Image file storage destinations and file names 133 Copying images stored on a computer to a memory ... software 136 Using the "Picture Motion Browser 137 Using the "Image Data Converter SR 139 Using the "Image Data Lightbox SR 140 Using the "Remote Camera Control 142 Printing images How to print images 145 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 146 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 149 Warning messages 158 Others On...
User's Guide
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... dial (30, 107) F Remote sensor (60) G Grip sensor (105) H AF illuminator (54, 102)/Self-timer lamp (57) I Depth-of operation. Before your operation Identifying parts Camera * Do not directly touch these parts.
... dial (30, 107) F Remote sensor (60) G Grip sensor (105) H AF illuminator (54, 102)/Self-timer lamp (57) I Depth-of operation. Before your operation Identifying parts Camera * Do not directly touch these parts.
User's Guide
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You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to a TV (pages 60, 91, 148). B Battery cover open lever (t step 1 in "Read This First") C Lock lever (t step 1 in "Read This First") D Battery insertion slot (t ... up/down) buttons (86) M (Delete) button (t step 6 in "Read This First") • With the exception of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. Remote Commander A Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of the 2 SEC and SHUTTER buttons, the buttons only work when the...
You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to a TV (pages 60, 91, 148). B Battery cover open lever (t step 1 in "Read This First") C Lock lever (t step 1 in "Read This First") D Battery insertion slot (t ... up/down) buttons (86) M (Delete) button (t step 6 in "Read This First") • With the exception of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. Remote Commander A Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of the 2 SEC and SHUTTER buttons, the buttons only work when the...
User's Guide
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...up. 3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote Commander until it clicks. Attaching the shoulder strap This camera has two hooks to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Attach the other end of the strap on the other side of the Remote Commander 1... While pressing on the grip side of the camera in fire. • When the lithium battery becomes weak, the operating distance...
...up. 3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote Commander until it clicks. Attaching the shoulder strap This camera has two hooks to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Attach the other end of the strap on the other side of the Remote Commander 1... While pressing on the grip side of the camera in fire. • When the lithium battery becomes weak, the operating distance...
User's Guide
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... (53) z Focus (t step 5 in "Read This First") 125 Shutter speed (39) 5.6 Aperture (37) EV scale (42, 47, 58) AE lock (46) 9 Shots-remaining counter (56) Camera-shake warning (t step 5 in parentheses for details of operation.
... (53) z Focus (t step 5 in "Read This First") 125 Shutter speed (39) 5.6 Aperture (37) EV scale (42, 47, 58) AE lock (46) 9 Shots-remaining counter (56) Camera-shake warning (t step 5 in parentheses for details of operation.
User's Guide
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... to keep the display from rotating in the vertical position with [Rec.info.disp.] in playback mode, see page 83. 23 When you rotate the camera to a vertical position, the display automatically rotates to adjust to switch between the detailed display and the enlarged display. Before your operation Switching the recording... detailed display in the horizontal position. (The upper-left illustration.) • You can choose to minimize battery consumption. Press the DISP (Display) button to the camera position.
... to keep the display from rotating in the vertical position with [Rec.info.disp.] in playback mode, see page 83. 23 When you rotate the camera to a vertical position, the display automatically rotates to adjust to switch between the detailed display and the enlarged display. Before your operation Switching the recording... detailed display in the horizontal position. (The upper-left illustration.) • You can choose to minimize battery consumption. Press the DISP (Display) button to the camera position.
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The values may vary depending on a memory card formatted with this camera. Number of images The tables show the approximate number of images "Memory Stick Duo" Image size: L 12M (Aspect ratio: 3:2) Size Capacity 128MB 256MB 512MB Standard ...
The values may vary depending on a memory card formatted with this camera. Number of images The tables show the approximate number of images "Memory Stick Duo" Image size: L 12M (Aspect ratio: 3:2) Size Capacity 128MB 256MB 512MB Standard ...
User's Guide
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... on and off many times. - The surrounding temperature is decreased under the following situations: - [Quality] is set to AF-C (Continuous AF). - The camera has been turned on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method is based on the conditions of use the...that can be recorded when using a Microdrive, the number of images recordable may be less than those indicated depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The number of shooting images does not change, regardless of image size. • The battery capacity decreases as ...
... on and off many times. - The surrounding temperature is decreased under the following situations: - [Quality] is set to AF-C (Continuous AF). - The camera has been turned on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method is based on the conditions of use the...that can be recorded when using a Microdrive, the number of images recordable may be less than those indicated depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The number of shooting images does not change, regardless of image size. • The battery capacity decreases as ...
User's Guide
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... shooting with preset settings according to the desired function. P: Program auto mode Allows you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically, depending entirely on the camera.
... shooting with preset settings according to the desired function. P: Program auto mode Allows you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically, depending entirely on the camera.
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...with the following preset settings according to focus while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down (Continuous AF, page 52). • The camera shoots the image continuously while the shutter button is pressed (Continuous adv., page 56). • Do not use the flash if the subject ...light from seeping into the lens. The Super SteadyShot function is recommended. Sports action Shoots moving subjects outdoors or in bright places. • The camera continues to the scene. • You can change any of the settings except Creative Style (page 67) but the settings are reset by ...
...with the following preset settings according to focus while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down (Continuous AF, page 52). • The camera shoots the image continuously while the shutter button is pressed (Continuous adv., page 56). • Do not use the flash if the subject ...light from seeping into the lens. The Super SteadyShot function is recommended. Sports action Shoots moving subjects outdoors or in bright places. • The camera continues to the scene. • You can change any of the settings except Creative Style (page 67) but the settings are reset by ...
User's Guide
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...back down). • The picture may not be maintained if another mode is selected or the power is adjusted automatically. 36 When the camera is in night scenes. PA shift: You can temporarily change other settings. The shutter speed is turned off . In auto adjustment mode,...(mode dial: AUTO). You can choose the desired shutter speed. The aperture value is adjusted automatically. P In program auto mode, the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and the aperture according to prevent the image from blurring. Night portrait Shoots portraits in program auto mode and ...
...back down). • The picture may not be maintained if another mode is selected or the power is adjusted automatically. 36 When the camera is in night scenes. PA shift: You can temporarily change other settings. The shutter speed is turned off . In auto adjustment mode,...(mode dial: AUTO). You can choose the desired shutter speed. The aperture value is adjusted automatically. P In program auto mode, the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and the aperture according to prevent the image from blurring. Night portrait Shoots portraits in program auto mode and ...
User's Guide
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... the shooting functions z Depth-of-field preview The viewfinder shows an image captured with [FocusHoldButton] in the Custom menu (page 106). S You can set the camera to match the aperture value displayed in the viewfinder. • The image in the viewfinder will be darker. • When the focus is not fixed...
... the shooting functions z Depth-of-field preview The viewfinder shows an image captured with [FocusHoldButton] in the Custom menu (page 106). S You can set the camera to match the aperture value displayed in the viewfinder. • The image in the viewfinder will be darker. • When the focus is not fixed...
User's Guide
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...(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 the shutter speed priority mode. z Shooting techniques When shooting a moving person, car, or spindrift, etc., using the... after making the settings, the aperture value on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder flashes when the shutter button is recommended to prevent camera shake. 40 You can adjust it between 30 and 1/8000 second. You can set this point, but adjusting again is recommended. •...
...(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 the shutter speed priority mode. z Shooting techniques When shooting a moving person, car, or spindrift, etc., using the... after making the settings, the aperture value on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder flashes when the shutter button is recommended to prevent camera shake. 40 You can adjust it between 30 and 1/8000 second. You can set this point, but adjusting again is recommended. •...
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... Custom menu (page 107). • When the flash is pulled up, the flash fires regardless of the amount of ambient light (page 73). • The (Camera-shake warning) indicator does not appear in the manual exposure mode. 41
... Custom menu (page 107). • When the flash is pulled up, the flash fires regardless of the amount of ambient light (page 73). • The (Camera-shake warning) indicator does not appear in the manual exposure mode. 41
User's Guide
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... Manual). z EV scale The EV scale on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder indicates the difference between the standard exposure (0.0 EV) determined by the camera meter and the set exposure determined by the shutter speed, and the aperture specified by the meter is locked as the standard exposure (0.0 EV). The...
... Manual). z EV scale The EV scale on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder indicates the difference between the standard exposure (0.0 EV) determined by the camera meter and the set exposure determined by the shutter speed, and the aperture specified by the meter is locked as the standard exposure (0.0 EV). The...
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... to M. 2 Select a shutter speed and aperture value (page 41). 3 Press and hold the AEL (AE lock) button and turn the front control dial to the camera when using the bulb shooting function. Attach a tripod to select the desired shutter speed and aperture value combination. BULB (long exposure) shooting As long as...
... to M. 2 Select a shutter speed and aperture value (page 41). 3 Press and hold the AEL (AE lock) button and turn the front control dial to the camera when using the bulb shooting function. Attach a tripod to select the desired shutter speed and aperture value combination. BULB (long exposure) shooting As long as...