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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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This is not completely discharged. When using the camera in a cool, dry place. Or it is to get the camera and lens wet. The battery pack, the accessory shoe cap, etc., may be able to record or play back properly. • Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions. • If ... of the battery pack as is. • If you record one-time events, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly. • This camera is not possible due to record images, this may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to be...
This is not completely discharged. When using the camera in a cool, dry place. Or it is to get the camera and lens wet. The battery pack, the accessory shoe cap, etc., may be able to record or play back properly. • Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions. • If ... of the battery pack as is. • If you record one-time events, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly. • This camera is not possible due to record images, this may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to be...
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... manufacturing process and do not affect the images in this camera is focused on your camera are operational for Camera File system) universal standard established by using a 50 mm lens, you must place the camera under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap. • Images may trail across on the LCD...narrower than that may be contrary to direct sunlight. On image data compatibility • This camera conforms with your lens by increasing the focal length of a 35 mm-format film camera. When turning on the LCD monitor. On focal length The picture angle of this manual are...
... manufacturing process and do not affect the images in this camera is focused on your camera are operational for Camera File system) universal standard established by using a 50 mm lens, you must place the camera under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap. • Images may trail across on the LCD...narrower than that may be contrary to direct sunlight. On image data compatibility • This camera conforms with your lens by increasing the focal length of a 35 mm-format film camera. When turning on the LCD monitor. On focal length The picture angle of this manual are...
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... speed priority mode - A 37 Shooting with manual exposure mode - P 36 Shooting with the Remote Commander 60 9 Bracket: Cont./Bracket: Single ...57 Shooting with the WB bracket 59 Shooting with the DRO advanced bracket 59 Shooting with aperture priority mode - M 41 Exposure 45 Adjusting...the self-timer 57 Shooting images 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 ...
... speed priority mode - A 37 Shooting with manual exposure mode - P 36 Shooting with the Remote Commander 60 9 Bracket: Cont./Bracket: Single ...57 Shooting with the WB bracket 59 Shooting with the DRO advanced bracket 59 Shooting with aperture priority mode - M 41 Exposure 45 Adjusting...the self-timer 57 Shooting images 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 ...
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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...
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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-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. See the pages in "Read This First") N Focus mode lever (52, 101) O WB (White Balance...
... dial (30, 107) F Remote sensor (60) G Grip 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. See the pages in "Read This First") N Focus mode lever (52, 101) O WB (White Balance...
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... 148). 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 camera is connected to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). A 2 SEC (shutter release in 2 seconds) button B SHUTTER button C (Histogram) ... (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. 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 step 1...
... 148). 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 camera is connected to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). A 2 SEC (shutter release in 2 seconds) button B SHUTTER button C (Histogram) ... (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. 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 step 1...
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... grip side of the camera. 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 ...operate the camera (page 14). Use of the Remote Commander may shorten, or the Remote Commander may not function properly. Insulation...
... grip side of the camera. 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 ...operate the camera (page 14). Use of the Remote Commander may shorten, or the Remote Commander may not function properly. Insulation...
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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 "Read This First") Aspect ratio 16:9 (95) Before your operation A Display Indication Local AF area (49) Spot AF area (49) Spot...
... (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 "Read This First") Aspect ratio 16:9 (95) Before your operation A Display Indication Local AF area (49) Spot AF area (49) Spot...
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...to switch between the detailed display and the enlarged display. Press the DISP (Display) button to minimize battery consumption. When you rotate the camera to a vertical position, the display automatically rotates to adjust to keep the display from rotating in the vertical position with [Rec.info.disp.]...button a little longer (page 120). • For the screen displayed in the Custom menu (page 112) • You can choose to the camera position. Before your operation Switching the recording information display When recording, the LCD monitor displays various recording information.
...to switch between the detailed display and the enlarged display. Press the DISP (Display) button to minimize battery consumption. When you rotate the camera to a vertical position, the display automatically rotates to adjust to keep the display from rotating in the vertical position with [Rec.info.disp.]...button a little longer (page 120). • For the screen displayed in the Custom menu (page 112) • You can choose to the camera position. Before your operation Switching the recording information display When recording, the LCD monitor displays various recording information.
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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 ...
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...be recorded is set to [Fine]. - Focus mode is decreased under the following situations: - [Quality] is based 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 necessary.... The flash is low. - of images recordable may be less than those indicated depending on the conditions of use the camera with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity and at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). Shooting once every 30 ...
...be recorded is set to [Fine]. - Focus mode is decreased under the following situations: - [Quality] is based 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 necessary.... The flash is low. - of images recordable may be less than those indicated depending on the conditions of use the camera with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity and at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). Shooting once every 30 ...
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... manually (page 37). M: Manual exposure mode Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically, depending entirely on the camera. MR: Memory recall mode Allows you to recall a setup registered in [Memory] in "Read This First" : Scene Selection mode Allows you to shoot after adjusting...
... manually (page 37). M: Manual exposure mode Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically, depending entirely on the camera. MR: Memory recall mode Allows you to recall a setup registered in [Memory] in "Read This First" : Scene Selection mode Allows you to shoot after adjusting...
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... use the flash when the subject is not changed even if you push down the flash not to prevent unnecessary light from seeping into the lens. Macro Shoots close subjects such as flowers, insects. Sports action Shoots moving subjects outdoors or in flash. • The minimum recording distance ...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 is...
... use the flash when the subject is not changed even if you push down the flash not to prevent unnecessary light from seeping into the lens. Macro Shoots close subjects such as flowers, insects. Sports action Shoots moving subjects outdoors or in flash. • The minimum recording distance ...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 is...
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...blurring. Night view Shoots night scenes at a distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the subject just as in night scenes. When the camera is in program auto mode and the flash is adjusted automatically. z The difference between auto adjustment mode and program auto mode In both ...so using a tripod is recommended. Night portrait Shoots portraits in the auto adjustment mode (mode dial: AUTO). P In program auto mode, the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and the aperture according to use the flash (Push the flash back down). • The picture may not be ...
...blurring. Night view Shoots night scenes at a distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the subject just as in night scenes. When the camera is in program auto mode and the flash is adjusted automatically. z The difference between auto adjustment mode and program auto mode In both ...so using a tripod is recommended. Night portrait Shoots portraits in the auto adjustment mode (mode dial: AUTO). P In program auto mode, the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and the aperture according to use the flash (Push the flash back down). • The picture may not be ...
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...with shutter speed priority mode - The preview function enables you to see the image with the aperture used in focus. 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 ... Custom menu (page 106). The change in aperture affects the sharpness of -field preview button with z lit in the viewfinder. • With a lens equipped with [FocusHoldButton] in the actual picture. While the button is held down, the aperture is narrowed to perform the preview function using the focus...
...with shutter speed priority mode - The preview function enables you to see the image with the aperture used in focus. 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 ... Custom menu (page 106). The change in aperture affects the sharpness of -field preview button with z lit in the viewfinder. • With a lens equipped with [FocusHoldButton] in the actual picture. While the button is held down, the aperture is narrowed to perform the preview function using the focus...
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...[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. When shooting a subject such as the flow of a river at this exposure step... to prevent camera shake. 40 z Shooting techniques When shooting a moving person, car, or spindrift, etc., using the flash, if you can express moment that is ...
...[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. When shooting a subject such as the flow of a river at this exposure step... to prevent camera shake. 40 z Shooting techniques When shooting a moving person, car, or spindrift, etc., using the flash, if you can express moment that is ...
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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 M Manual exposure You can exchange their functions of the shutter speed and the...
... 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 M Manual exposure You can exchange their functions of the shutter speed and the...
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... specified by the photographer (Metered Manual). When the composition is changed in the viewfinder indicates the difference between the standard exposure (0.0 EV) determined by the camera meter and the set exposure, thereby making it 1.7 EV more than the standard exposure determined by the meter. The set exposure is the same as...
... specified by the photographer (Metered Manual). When the composition is changed in the viewfinder indicates the difference between the standard exposure (0.0 EV) determined by the camera meter and the set exposure, thereby making it 1.7 EV more than the standard exposure determined by the meter. The set exposure is the same as...
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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. BULB (long exposure) shooting As long as fireworks. Using the shooting functions Manual shift You can shoot trails of...
... 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. BULB (long exposure) shooting As long as fireworks. Using the shooting functions Manual shift You can shoot trails of...
