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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... set up the ISO sensitivity of the image sensor, color processing that is affected by light sources Weather/lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Characteristics of digital cameras, Creative Style for various scenes, etc. Adjusting the white balance The color of the subject is a unique feature of light White (standard) Bluish Green-tinged...
... set up the ISO sensitivity of the image sensor, color processing that is affected by light sources Weather/lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Characteristics of digital cameras, Creative Style for various scenes, etc. Adjusting the white balance The color of the subject is a unique feature of light White (standard) Bluish Green-tinged...
User's Guide
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... or print images that were recorded with Adobe RGB on non-Adobe RGB-compliant devices, or on the LCD monitor on the rear of the digital camera. Using some applications and printers that do not support color management may result in Adobe RGB When displaying images that do not reproduce faithful color...
... or print images that were recorded with Adobe RGB on non-Adobe RGB-compliant devices, or on the LCD monitor on the rear of the digital camera. Using some applications and printers that do not support color management may result in Adobe RGB When displaying images that do not reproduce faithful color...
User's Guide
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...the TV and switch the input. 3 Turn on the other end. • By connecting your digital still camera. Check the following lists for connection to your TV on the camera. Please refer to Sony's VIDEO-A compatible TV using an HDMI cable, TV sets suitable image quality for more details. •... be enjoyed in the Setup menu (page 121). PhotoTV HD allows for a highly-detailed, photo-like expression of your camera to the operating instructions of Sony's VIDEO-A compatible TV for viewing still picture automatically. When using an HDTV equipped with an HDMI connector If you are ...
...the TV and switch the input. 3 Turn on the other end. • By connecting your digital still camera. Check the following lists for connection to your TV on the camera. Please refer to Sony's VIDEO-A compatible TV using an HDMI cable, TV sets suitable image quality for more details. •... be enjoyed in the Setup menu (page 121). PhotoTV HD allows for a highly-detailed, photo-like expression of your camera to the operating instructions of Sony's VIDEO-A compatible TV for viewing still picture automatically. When using an HDTV equipped with an HDMI connector If you are ...
User's Guide
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... 4272 × 2400 pixels 3104 × 1744 pixels 2128 × 1200 pixels • When you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is made up of a collection of pixels. Although you select a RAW file with . Recording... on the operation 1 page 32 The default settings are marked with [Quality], the image size of the RAW file corresponds to L. Image size A digital image is printed or displayed on the LCD monitor. • You can also use the Fn (Function) button for operations (page 30). 94
... 4272 × 2400 pixels 3104 × 1744 pixels 2128 × 1200 pixels • When you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is made up of a collection of pixels. Although you select a RAW file with . Recording... on the operation 1 page 32 The default settings are marked with [Quality], the image size of the RAW file corresponds to L. Image size A digital image is printed or displayed on the LCD monitor. • You can also use the Fn (Function) button for operations (page 30). 94
User's Guide
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...the smaller the file size. Compression ratio Low High * The data is suitable when you plan to the maximum size. As the file size of digital processing. This is compressed up to about 60 to 70% compared to [Fine]. Once the image quality is lowered, it cannot be taken when ...) A RAW file is the raw material to open a RAW file recorded on this software, a RAW file can be lower. The image size is common for a digital camera to be processed for professional purposes. RAW & JPEG ( cRAW & JPEG* ( ) File format: RAW (raw data) + JPEG A RAW image and a JPEG image are created at...
...the smaller the file size. Compression ratio Low High * The data is suitable when you plan to the maximum size. As the file size of digital processing. This is compressed up to about 60 to 70% compared to [Fine]. Once the image quality is lowered, it cannot be taken when ...) A RAW file is the raw material to open a RAW file recorded on this software, a RAW file can be lower. The image size is common for a digital camera to be processed for professional purposes. RAW & JPEG ( cRAW & JPEG* ( ) File format: RAW (raw data) + JPEG A RAW image and a JPEG image are created at...
User's Guide
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...RGB): DSC0ssss.ARW - RAW data file (Adobe RGB): _DSCssss.ARW • The extension may not be displayed depending on Windows XP Using your camera are the same. - ssss (file number) stands for any images to 9999. Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded ...with your computer A Folders containing image data recorded using this camera. (The first three digits show the folder number.) B You can create a folder by date form (page 123). • You cannot record/play back any ...
...RGB): DSC0ssss.ARW - RAW data file (Adobe RGB): _DSCssss.ARW • The extension may not be displayed depending on Windows XP Using your camera are the same. - ssss (file number) stands for any images to 9999. Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded ...with your computer A Folders containing image data recorded using this camera. (The first three digits show the folder number.) B You can create a folder by date form (page 123). • You cannot record/play back any ...
User's Guide
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... have a feature for superimposing dates on your own printer, cancel the trimming or borderless settings. Cannot print images. • Check that the camera and the printer are printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether they can print images with the date. • Using "Picture Motion Browser", you ask them to...
... have a feature for superimposing dates on your own printer, cancel the trimming or borderless settings. Cannot print images. • Check that the camera and the printer are printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether they can print images with the date. • Using "Picture Motion Browser", you ask them to...
User's Guide
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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...
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...
Lenses and Accessories Selection Guide
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... is built inside the digital SLR camera body, you explore your Digital SLR. From wide-angle to super telephoto, the lens system offers a versatile collection of high-precision lenses that let you can harness the full potential of stabilization will differ by lens and shooting conditions. •... It all comes together in a lineup that comes from Minolta or Konica Minolta. • Amount of any lens or compatible Dynax/Maxxum®/Alpha lenses from Sony's advanced optical technology, which includes innovations such as aspheric lenses and ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass. has ...
... is built inside the digital SLR camera body, you explore your Digital SLR. From wide-angle to super telephoto, the lens system offers a versatile collection of high-precision lenses that let you can harness the full potential of stabilization will differ by lens and shooting conditions. •... It all comes together in a lineup that comes from Minolta or Konica Minolta. • Amount of any lens or compatible Dynax/Maxxum®/Alpha lenses from Sony's advanced optical technology, which includes innovations such as aspheric lenses and ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass. has ...
Lenses and Accessories Selection Guide
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...variety of point light sources in digital SLRs has slightly different optical requirements than 35 mm format, as aspheric lens elements and ED glass serve to...; Weight: 14.3 oz (405 g) A zoom lens designed specifically for SLRs with 35 mm format cameras. Its circular aperture makes for APS-C format SLRs. This lens is maintained throughout the zoom range, and features such...8226; Weight: 8.3 oz (235 g) Super wide-angle zoom lens designed for SLRs with high contrast and rich tonal variation. SAL18200 (DT18-200mm F3.5-6.3) Sony DT Lenses The APS-C size image sensor used with an ...
...variety of point light sources in digital SLRs has slightly different optical requirements than 35 mm format, as aspheric lens elements and ED glass serve to...; Weight: 14.3 oz (405 g) A zoom lens designed specifically for SLRs with 35 mm format cameras. Its circular aperture makes for APS-C format SLRs. This lens is maintained throughout the zoom range, and features such...8226; Weight: 8.3 oz (235 g) Super wide-angle zoom lens designed for SLRs with high contrast and rich tonal variation. SAL18200 (DT18-200mm F3.5-6.3) Sony DT Lenses The APS-C size image sensor used with an ...
Lenses and Accessories Selection Guide
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... Super SteadyShot, the in conjunction with extreme compensation of various optical aberrations. Optimum handling is ensured by Carl Zeiss and Sony. With its large aperture, the SAL85F14ZA is a new-generation model that allows gorgeous portraits to your true artistic potential.... especially when used in -camera image stabilization system of the world's finest lenses, and unlock your portraits. With marvelously faithful and luminous colors. The Carl Zeiss Planar T* lens for digital SLRs is ideal for portrait photography. Discover some of the digital SLR. MTF is measured ...
... Super SteadyShot, the in conjunction with extreme compensation of various optical aberrations. Optimum handling is ensured by Carl Zeiss and Sony. With its large aperture, the SAL85F14ZA is a new-generation model that allows gorgeous portraits to your true artistic potential.... especially when used in -camera image stabilization system of the world's finest lenses, and unlock your portraits. With marvelously faithful and luminous colors. The Carl Zeiss Planar T* lens for digital SLRs is ideal for portrait photography. Discover some of the digital SLR. MTF is measured ...
Lenses and Accessories Selection Guide
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...7 (circular aperture) 22 32 32 22 22 22-29 Focal length vs. angle of view (when used with APS-C DSLR Angle of View (35mm format) No. of the camera. *5: Lens compatibility; APD element 1/2) 5/7 (incl. 1x filter) 4/5 16.5 -27 27-105 27-300 36 -157.5 112.5 ...Reflex 1.4x Teleconverter 35mm equivalent Lens Configuration Focal Length (mm) (group/ element) when used with APS-C DSLR Angle of View when used with APS-C size image sensor DSLR) - - operation in AF and MF modes with SAL70200G / SAL300F28G, MF only with SAL135F28 •The angle of view of a lens attached to a digital...
...7 (circular aperture) 22 32 32 22 22 22-29 Focal length vs. angle of view (when used with APS-C DSLR Angle of View (35mm format) No. of the camera. *5: Lens compatibility; APD element 1/2) 5/7 (incl. 1x filter) 4/5 16.5 -27 27-105 27-300 36 -157.5 112.5 ...Reflex 1.4x Teleconverter 35mm equivalent Lens Configuration Focal Length (mm) (group/ element) when used with APS-C DSLR Angle of View when used with APS-C size image sensor DSLR) - - operation in AF and MF modes with SAL70200G / SAL300F28G, MF only with SAL135F28 •The angle of view of a lens attached to a digital...
Lenses and Accessories Selection Guide
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...image as it acts like a single Principal point of convex lens Focal Plane Focal Point Focal Length convex lens. A "standard" lens is one with system accessories for your camera. For example, depth of field ...between them. At any given focal length, a digital SLR with an APS-C format camera, it shrinks as they gather more light, permit the use a longer lens, or get closer to your subject. In macro... angle of view Image area of DSLR with APS-C size sensor 32˚ angle of view Lens Focus Point Principal point Same focusing distance (50mm) Lens Focus Point At any given focal ...
...image as it acts like a single Principal point of convex lens Focal Plane Focal Point Focal Length convex lens. A "standard" lens is one with system accessories for your camera. For example, depth of field ...between them. At any given focal length, a digital SLR with an APS-C format camera, it shrinks as they gather more light, permit the use a longer lens, or get closer to your subject. In macro... angle of view Image area of DSLR with APS-C size sensor 32˚ angle of view Lens Focus Point Principal point Same focusing distance (50mm) Lens Focus Point At any given focal ...
Lenses and Accessories Selection Guide
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... of HVL-F56AM Auto electronic flash (clip-on SONY measurement) Direct through-the-lens (TTL) flash metering, pre-flash control Available when used with the digital SLR Available in all shutter speeds when used with direct through -the-lens (TTL) flash Type metering; Ni-MH batt....) Approx. 2-11/16 x 4-13/16 x 3-1/2" (68 x 122 x 89 mm) / 9.2 oz (260 g) (without batteries) • For wired (not wireless) off -camera lighting and more. auto-lock foot system, auto-zoom, high-speed sync (HSS), power level switching, wireless flash, bounce flash, modelling flash, multi-burst functions...
... of HVL-F56AM Auto electronic flash (clip-on SONY measurement) Direct through-the-lens (TTL) flash metering, pre-flash control Available when used with the digital SLR Available in all shutter speeds when used with direct through -the-lens (TTL) flash Type metering; Ni-MH batt....) Approx. 2-11/16 x 4-13/16 x 3-1/2" (68 x 122 x 89 mm) / 9.2 oz (260 g) (without batteries) • For wired (not wireless) off -camera lighting and more. auto-lock foot system, auto-zoom, high-speed sync (HSS), power level switching, wireless flash, bounce flash, modelling flash, multi-burst functions...
DSLR-A700 Brochure
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...Sports action, Sunset, Night view/portrait) +/-3.0 EV, 0.3 EV / 0.5 EV steps selectable Bracket: Cont. / Bracket: Single, with Minolta A-type bayonet mount Lens compatibility All Sony lenses and Konica Minolta / MAXXUM®/ DYNAX lenses Image Capture Image sensor type CMOS Image sensor size 23.5 x 15.6... down after 1 / 3 / 5 / 10 / 30 min Approx. 141.7 x 104.8 x 79.7 mm (excl. of 700 System Camera type Digital SLR camera with built-in flash system Flash metering system Flash mode Flash compensation Flash bracketing Fixed eye-level system with optical glass type pentaprism 95...
...Sports action, Sunset, Night view/portrait) +/-3.0 EV, 0.3 EV / 0.5 EV steps selectable Bracket: Cont. / Bracket: Single, with Minolta A-type bayonet mount Lens compatibility All Sony lenses and Konica Minolta / MAXXUM®/ DYNAX lenses Image Capture Image sensor type CMOS Image sensor size 23.5 x 15.6... down after 1 / 3 / 5 / 10 / 30 min Approx. 141.7 x 104.8 x 79.7 mm (excl. of 700 System Camera type Digital SLR camera with built-in flash system Flash metering system Flash mode Flash compensation Flash bracketing Fixed eye-level system with optical glass type pentaprism 95...
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 on this manual and "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain them for future reference. © 2007 Sony Corporation 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.
3-216-919-11 (1) Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetableoil based ink. Printed on this manual and "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain them for future reference. © 2007 Sony Corporation 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.
Marketing Specifications
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... you to a new Quick Navigation screen for quick setup in JPEG Fine and Standard modes. DSLR-A700K Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera (18-70mm kit) Sony® α; (alpha) DSLR-A700K -- The menus are easy and intuitive -- Creative Custom Settings The Sony® α; (alpha) DSLR-A700K is the advanced Sony BIONZ™ Image Processor, using standard gamma curves; You can also shoot continuously to the...
... you to a new Quick Navigation screen for quick setup in JPEG Fine and Standard modes. DSLR-A700K Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera (18-70mm kit) Sony® α; (alpha) DSLR-A700K -- The menus are easy and intuitive -- Creative Custom Settings The Sony® α; (alpha) DSLR-A700K is the advanced Sony BIONZ™ Image Processor, using standard gamma curves; You can also shoot continuously to the...
Marketing Specifications
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.... Flash Mode(s): Manual Pop-up to 16 mm (in meters at the factory. OS must be installed at ISO 100); Sony, the Sony logo, Alpha, "α;", BIONZ, Cyber-shot, Exmor, InfoLithium, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Stamina, SteadyShot, and XtraFine... modes use the sRGB color space) Scene Mode(s): Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night view/portrait Convenience Features Histogram Display: Yes; DSLR-A700K Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera (18-70mm kit) Specifications General Megapixel: 12.24 MP Imaging Device: 12.24 (effective) APS Exmor™ Sensor; 23.5 x 15.6...
.... Flash Mode(s): Manual Pop-up to 16 mm (in meters at the factory. OS must be installed at ISO 100); Sony, the Sony logo, Alpha, "α;", BIONZ, Cyber-shot, Exmor, InfoLithium, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Stamina, SteadyShot, and XtraFine... modes use the sRGB color space) Scene Mode(s): Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night view/portrait Convenience Features Histogram Display: Yes; DSLR-A700K Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera (18-70mm kit) Specifications General Megapixel: 12.24 MP Imaging Device: 12.24 (effective) APS Exmor™ Sensor; 23.5 x 15.6...