User's Guide
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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.
User's Guide
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... position (AF/MF control). In the case where the manual focus is used . • To obtain steady exposure in manual focus mode, the camera uses the distance information to ON. • When using a tele converter, etc., rotation of the distance information, the camera resets the focal length to (infinity) when the POWER switch is confirmed. Using the shooting functions Manual focus MF ( Manual focus) You can set the distance of the camera, but also...
... position (AF/MF control). In the case where the manual focus is used . • To obtain steady exposure in manual focus mode, the camera uses the distance information to ON. • When using a tele converter, etc., rotation of the distance information, the camera resets the focal length to (infinity) when the POWER switch is confirmed. Using the shooting functions Manual focus MF ( Manual focus) You can set the distance of the camera, but also...
User's Guide
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... the wireless setting on page 73). If the built-in flash is used . You can capture a flowing light or the trail of the flash. 6 Press the AEL (AE Lock) button on the front of a moving subject using the flash light to make certain pictures appear too flat. See page 73 to the operating instructions supplied with the flash. (Wireless) Using an external flash (not supplied) mounted on the camera. In rear sync mode, the...
... the wireless setting on page 73). If the built-in flash is used . You can capture a flowing light or the trail of the flash. 6 Press the AEL (AE Lock) button on the front of a moving subject using the flash light to make certain pictures appear too flat. See page 73 to the operating instructions supplied with the flash. (Wireless) Using an external flash (not supplied) mounted on the camera. In rear sync mode, the...
User's Guide
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... the viewfinder and on the flash is slower than that, use the recommended speed or an even slower speed. • Use a flash with a dark background, a normal use a flash equipped with a flash sync cord. If the shutter speed recommended on the LCD monitor lights up the built-in the Custom menu (page 107). Flash sync terminal Open the cover of the flash sync terminal and plug the cord in. • Select the manual exposure mode and set the camera to...
... the viewfinder and on the flash is slower than that, use the recommended speed or an even slower speed. • Use a flash with a dark background, a normal use a flash equipped with a flash sync cord. If the shutter speed recommended on the LCD monitor lights up the built-in the Custom menu (page 107). Flash sync terminal Open the cover of the flash sync terminal and plug the cord in. • Select the manual exposure mode and set the camera to...
User's Guide
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Button ops. In the default setting, pressing the ISO button, WB (White Balance) button, DRIVE button, (Exposure) button, or C (Custom) button will be released when no lens is applicable on the camera. Quick Navi Displays the Quick Navi screen of the mode selected at all times. Disable The shutter cannot be released when no item is mounted on the display. For details on the operation 1 page 32 Custom menu Ctrl dial lock You can lock the front and rear control dials to...
Button ops. In the default setting, pressing the ISO button, WB (White Balance) button, DRIVE button, (Exposure) button, or C (Custom) button will be released when no lens is applicable on the camera. Quick Navi Displays the Quick Navi screen of the mode selected at all times. Disable The shutter cannot be released when no item is mounted on the display. For details on the operation 1 page 32 Custom menu Ctrl dial lock You can lock the front and rear control dials to...
User's Guide
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... the screen. The following software is installed. • Sony Picture Utility "Picture Motion Browser" • Sony Image Data Suite "Image Data Converter SR" "Image Data Lightbox SR" "Remote Camera Control" After you install the software, a shortcut icon for the customers registration website is complete. x Windows • Log on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double-click the CD-ROM icon. 3 Copy the [SIDS_INST.pkg] file in the [MAC] folder to the hard disk icon. 4 Double...
... the screen. The following software is installed. • Sony Picture Utility "Picture Motion Browser" • Sony Image Data Suite "Image Data Converter SR" "Image Data Lightbox SR" "Remote Camera Control" After you install the software, a shortcut icon for the customers registration website is complete. x Windows • Log on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double-click the CD-ROM icon. 3 Copy the [SIDS_INST.pkg] file in the [MAC] folder to the hard disk icon. 4 Double...
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... Motion Browser" Click button in Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [Picture Motion Browser Guide]. "Picture Motion Browser" overview With the "Picture Motion Browser" you of the screen. This function informs you can: • Import images shot with the camera and display them . • Retouch (Red Eye Correction, etc.), print, and send still images as software updates. Importing images 1 Connect the camera to the "Picture Motion Browser Guide". This section summarizes the "Picture Motion Browser" and gives the basic instructions. • "Picture...
... Motion Browser" Click button in Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [Picture Motion Browser Guide]. "Picture Motion Browser" overview With the "Picture Motion Browser" you of the screen. This function informs you can: • Import images shot with the camera and display them . • Retouch (Red Eye Correction, etc.), print, and send still images as software updates. Importing images 1 Connect the camera to the "Picture Motion Browser Guide". This section summarizes the "Picture Motion Browser" and gives the basic instructions. • "Picture...
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... Long exposure noise reduction will be used up. Power insufficient • You tried to [Enable] or insert a memory card. If the message still appears, change the memory card. 158 Card error • An incompatible memory card is erased. Charge the battery pack. You can use Memory Stick. No Memory Stick No CF card • The type of the memory card inserted into the "Memory Stick Duo" insertion slot and format it to perform [Cleaning mode] when the battery level is dirty. Shutter is different...
... Long exposure noise reduction will be used up. Power insufficient • You tried to [Enable] or insert a memory card. If the message still appears, change the memory card. 158 Card error • An incompatible memory card is erased. Charge the battery pack. You can use Memory Stick. No Memory Stick No CF card • The type of the memory card inserted into the "Memory Stick Duo" insertion slot and format it to perform [Cleaning mode] when the battery level is dirty. Shutter is different...
User's Guide
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terminal REMOTE terminal [Power, general] Used battery pack Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H 170 Specifications Camera [System] Camera Type Image format Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera 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 camera Approx. 12 246 000 pixels [Super SteadyShot] System Image sensor-Shift mechanism Super SteadyShot Compensation capability Approximately 2.5 EV to 4 EV...
terminal REMOTE terminal [Power, general] Used battery pack Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H 170 Specifications Camera [System] Camera Type Image format Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera 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 camera Approx. 12 246 000 pixels [Super SteadyShot] System Image sensor-Shift mechanism Super SteadyShot Compensation capability Approximately 2.5 EV to 4 EV...
Lenses and Accessories Selection Guide
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... adjustment (-9 to +3 diopters) * Camera's Eye-Start AF function must be OFF to use this item. Control unit: 2-1/2 x 3-1/16 x 3-1/8" (64 x 78 x 79 mm) (without protruding parts) Ring unit: 4-7/8 x 5-9/16 x 15/16" (124 x 141 x 24 mm) (without protruding parts) Weight: 6.4 oz (180 g) (control unit + ring, without batteries) • When used with the TTL / M / Test flash switch Covers the angle of view at 24mm focal length of HVL-MT24AM Type Guide number...
... adjustment (-9 to +3 diopters) * Camera's Eye-Start AF function must be OFF to use this item. Control unit: 2-1/2 x 3-1/16 x 3-1/8" (64 x 78 x 79 mm) (without protruding parts) Ring unit: 4-7/8 x 5-9/16 x 15/16" (124 x 141 x 24 mm) (without protruding parts) Weight: 6.4 oz (180 g) (control unit + ring, without batteries) • When used with the TTL / M / Test flash switch Covers the angle of view at 24mm focal length of HVL-MT24AM Type Guide number...
DSLR-A700 Brochure
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..., 720 x 576p 50 Hz SB2.0 (Hi-Speed), USB Connecting (Mass Storage, PTP, Multi LUN) Adaptable to shooting conditions and lens used) Viewfinder Type Field of their respective owners. Shutter Type Speed range Flash sync speed Drive Drive mode Continuous advance rate No. of frames recordable w/ continuous advance Camera Function Depth-of-field preview Auto review LCD Monitor LCD screen size Total number of dots Field of 24 lenses, including 3 new items, are available for full focal range...
..., 720 x 576p 50 Hz SB2.0 (Hi-Speed), USB Connecting (Mass Storage, PTP, Multi LUN) Adaptable to shooting conditions and lens used) Viewfinder Type Field of their respective owners. Shutter Type Speed range Flash sync speed Drive Drive mode Continuous advance rate No. of frames recordable w/ continuous advance Camera Function Depth-of-field preview Auto review LCD Monitor LCD screen size Total number of dots Field of 24 lenses, including 3 new items, are available for full focal range...
Read This First
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3-216-919-11 (1) Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetableoil based ink. Printed in Japan Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Read This First DSLR-A700 Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed on this manual and "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain them for future reference. © 2007 Sony Corporation
3-216-919-11 (1) Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetableoil based ink. Printed in Japan Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Read This First DSLR-A700 Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed on this manual and "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain them for future reference. © 2007 Sony Corporation
Read This First
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...; Power cord (mains lead) (1) • Shoulder strap with eyepiece cover and Remote Commander clip (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) • Wireless Remote Commander (Remote Commander) (1) • USB cable (1) • Accessory shoe cap (1) (Attached on the camera) • Eyecup (1) (Attached on the camera) • CD-ROM (Application Software for α camera) (1) • Operating instructions: "Read This First" (this manual) (1) • Operating instructions: "User's Guide/ Troubleshooting...
...; Power cord (mains lead) (1) • Shoulder strap with eyepiece cover and Remote Commander clip (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) • Wireless Remote Commander (Remote Commander) (1) • USB cable (1) • Accessory shoe cap (1) (Attached on the camera) • Eyecup (1) (Attached on the camera) • CD-ROM (Application Software for α camera) (1) • Operating instructions: "Read This First" (this manual) (1) • Operating instructions: "User's Guide/ Troubleshooting...
Read This First
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... the battery pack 4 2 Attach a lens ...6 3 Insert a memory card (not supplied 8 4 Turn the camera on/set the clock 10 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode 12 The number of the operating instructions This manual Explains the set-up and basic operations for shooting/playback with your favorite settings t Using the viewing functions • Enjoy various shooting/playback functions using the menu t Using the menu Connect your camera to a PC or a printer • Copy your images to a printer (PictBridge compliant printers only) t Printing images 3 Prepare the camera and shoot images...
... the battery pack 4 2 Attach a lens ...6 3 Insert a memory card (not supplied 8 4 Turn the camera on/set the clock 10 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode 12 The number of the operating instructions This manual Explains the set-up and basic operations for shooting/playback with your favorite settings t Using the viewing functions • Enjoy various shooting/playback functions using the menu t Using the menu Connect your camera to a PC or a printer • Copy your images to a printer (PictBridge compliant printers only) t Printing images 3 Prepare the camera and shoot images...
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... CompactFlash/Microdrive t "User's Guide/ Troubleshooting" (page 162) 9 Be careful when you handle it has been used. When the access lamp is a compact and lightweight hard disk drive that complies with CompactFlash Type II standards. Multi-selector Setup menu. To remove the memory card CF card eject lever Access lamp 1 Open the memory card cover. 2 "Memory Stick Duo": Push the "Memory Stick Duo" once. The data may be corrupted. When shooting using the multi-selector...
... CompactFlash/Microdrive t "User's Guide/ Troubleshooting" (page 162) 9 Be careful when you handle it has been used. When the access lamp is a compact and lightweight hard disk drive that complies with CompactFlash Type II standards. Multi-selector Setup menu. To remove the memory card CF card eject lever Access lamp 1 Open the memory card cover. 2 "Memory Stick Duo": Push the "Memory Stick Duo" once. The data may be corrupted. When shooting using the multi-selector...
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... MENU to OFF sliding in a specified language. When turning on the LCD monitor disappears. Also, if you remove the lens, store the camera with v/V on . To change the time that must elapse to power saving mode and nearly shuts down . • You can change the screen display to -5. To cancel the power save, operate the camera, for example, by pressing the shutter button halfway down (Power Save). To turn off the power Set the POWER switch to display the menu...
... MENU to OFF sliding in a specified language. When turning on the LCD monitor disappears. Also, if you remove the lens, store the camera with v/V on . To change the time that must elapse to power saving mode and nearly shuts down . • You can change the screen display to -5. To cancel the power save, operate the camera, for example, by pressing the shutter button halfway down (Power Save). To turn off the power Set the POWER switch to display the menu...
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... into focus. 3 When using a zoom lens, turn off the power while this mode, you can change any of the settings. 1 Set the mode dial to AUTO. The subject at the intersection of (the 11 focus area sensors) comes into the viewfinder. Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) The main functions of the camera are adjusted automatically in red briefly to indicate the point of focus.) • The image is not displayed on the LCD monitor before the recording is lit. 12 Using this lamp...
... into focus. 3 When using a zoom lens, turn off the power while this mode, you can change any of the settings. 1 Set the mode dial to AUTO. The subject at the intersection of (the 11 focus area sensors) comes into the viewfinder. Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) The main functions of the camera are adjusted automatically in red briefly to indicate the point of focus.) • The image is not displayed on the LCD monitor before the recording is lit. 12 Using this lamp...
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... Focus is flashing. Press the shutter button halfway down triggers the autofocus system. Focal point moves following a moving subject. z flashing Cannot focus. The shutter is locked. • If the subject is . Focus Within the focus area, there are 11 sensors to shoot. Ready to indicate where the focus is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the autofocus system. You cannot release the shutter. t "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (page 102) 15 The focus indicator in red...
... Focus is flashing. Press the shutter button halfway down triggers the autofocus system. Focal point moves following a moving subject. z flashing Cannot focus. The shutter is locked. • If the subject is . Focus Within the focus area, there are 11 sensors to shoot. Ready to indicate where the focus is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the autofocus system. You cannot release the shutter. t "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (page 102) 15 The focus indicator in red...
Marketing Specifications
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...; in-camera image stabilization works with a single shutter press. Advanced Pentaprism Viewfinder With a bright focusing matte, an optical glass prism and glass lenses that optimize camera focus, exposure, brightness, contrast and other settings for superior exposure control accuracy in response to camera shake, enabling every lens to benefit from standard menu information to a new Quick Navigation screen for hand-held shots that automatically creates three versions of the Sony® α; (alpha) DSLR-A700K DSLR camera is designed...
...; in-camera image stabilization works with a single shutter press. Advanced Pentaprism Viewfinder With a bright focusing matte, an optical glass prism and glass lenses that optimize camera focus, exposure, brightness, contrast and other settings for superior exposure control accuracy in response to camera shake, enabling every lens to benefit from standard menu information to a new Quick Navigation screen for hand-held shots that automatically creates three versions of the Sony® α; (alpha) DSLR-A700K DSLR camera is designed...
Marketing Specifications
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..., Adobe RGB, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night view, Autumn, B/W, Sepia (Except for more information at the factory. Advanced Manual include 5 adjustable levels. JPEG Extra Fine: 8; RAW: 17; Aperture/Shutter Priority, Manual, Program Shift: Yes, Command Dial Lens Type: Interchangeable A-mount Power Battery Type: NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable battery Battery Capacity: 7.2V, CIPA standard: approx. 650 pictures3 Software Supplied Software: Image Data Converter SR ver.2.0, Image Data Lightbox SR ver.1.0, Remote Camera Control ver.1.0 (all Windows...
..., Adobe RGB, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night view, Autumn, B/W, Sepia (Except for more information at the factory. Advanced Manual include 5 adjustable levels. JPEG Extra Fine: 8; RAW: 17; Aperture/Shutter Priority, Manual, Program Shift: Yes, Command Dial Lens Type: Interchangeable A-mount Power Battery Type: NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable battery Battery Capacity: 7.2V, CIPA standard: approx. 650 pictures3 Software Supplied Software: Image Data Converter SR ver.2.0, Image Data Lightbox SR ver.1.0, Remote Camera Control ver.1.0 (all Windows...