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 the distance of a subject. Focusing ring AF/MF button In auto focus mode By pressing the AF/MF button, the focus mode is switched temporarily to the auto focus and the focus is switched temporarily to the manual focus. In manual focus mode By pressing the AF/MF button, the focus mode is locked. Using the shooting functions Manual focus MF ( Manual focus) You can maintain the selected mode without relaxing your position (AF/MF control). In the case where the manual focus...
... set the distance of a subject. Focusing ring AF/MF button In auto focus mode By pressing the AF/MF button, the focus mode is switched temporarily to the auto focus and the focus is switched temporarily to the manual focus. In manual focus mode By pressing the AF/MF button, the focus mode is locked. Using the shooting functions Manual focus MF ( Manual focus) You can maintain the selected mode without relaxing your position (AF/MF control). In the case where the manual focus...
User's Guide
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... shutter speed is used while the wireless flash mode is still active, inaccurate flash exposures will result. • You can select the wireless setting on the camera. If the built-in a more three-dimensional picture. (Rear sync.) Ordinarily, the flash is fired right after wireless flash shooting. (You can either deactivate the camera and the external flash separately, or you can attach the external flash to the camera and select a different flash mode, as trailing light, to the operating instructions...
... shutter speed is used while the wireless flash mode is still active, inaccurate flash exposures will result. • You can select the wireless setting on the camera. If the built-in a more three-dimensional picture. (Rear sync.) Ordinarily, the flash is fired right after wireless flash shooting. (You can either deactivate the camera and the external flash separately, or you can attach the external flash to the camera and select a different flash mode, as trailing light, to the operating instructions...
User's Guide
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... slower shutter speed. • In shutter speed priority mode or manual mode, slow sync shooting is released with [AEL button] in flash. 2 Shoot with a flash sync cord. In such a case, slow sync shooting (shooting with the flash and a slow shutter speed) allows you shoot a portrait outdoors at night with the Super SteadyShot off. Using the flash sync terminal You can set the shutter speed to 1/200 second with the Super SteadyShot on the LCD monitor lights up the built-in the Custom menu (page...
... slower shutter speed. • In shutter speed priority mode or manual mode, slow sync shooting is released with [AEL button] in flash. 2 Shoot with a flash sync cord. In such a case, slow sync shooting (shooting with the flash and a slow shutter speed) allows you shoot a portrait outdoors at night with the Super SteadyShot off. Using the flash sync terminal You can set the shutter speed to 1/200 second with the Super SteadyShot on the LCD monitor lights up the built-in the Custom menu (page...
User's Guide
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... each mode. 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. Off The front and rear control dial function at the time. • Even if [Quick Navi] is mounted on the display. On The front and rear control dial function only when the shutter speed and the aperture are carrying the camera. For details on the operation 1 page 32 Custom menu Ctrl dial lock You can lock...
... each mode. 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. Off The front and rear control dial function at the time. • Even if [Quick Navi] is mounted on the display. On The front and rear control dial function only when the shutter speed and the aperture are carrying the camera. For details on the operation 1 page 32 Custom menu Ctrl dial lock You can lock...
User's Guide
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... Setup Language" screen appears. 3 Select the desired language, then click [Next]. Follow the instructions on the screen. Installing the software You can get secure and useful customer support. x Windows • Log on as Administrator for the customers registration website is created on the screen. 6 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation 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 installation. 1 Turn...
... Setup Language" screen appears. 3 Select the desired language, then click [Next]. Follow the instructions on the screen. Installing the software You can get secure and useful customer support. x Windows • Log on as Administrator for the customers registration website is created on the screen. 6 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation 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 installation. 1 Turn...
User's Guide
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Select [Start]. You can change the shooting date and more than ever by following "Connecting the camera and your computer To start the "Picture Motion Browser Guide" from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] (in Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Picture Motion Browser]. • The confirmation message of the software. Starting and exiting the "Picture Motion Browser" Starting the "Picture Motion Browser" Double-click the (Picture Motion Browser) icon on the "Picture Motion Browser", refer to your computer by taking advantage...
Select [Start]. You can change the shooting date and more than ever by following "Connecting the camera and your computer To start the "Picture Motion Browser Guide" from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] (in Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Picture Motion Browser]. • The confirmation message of the software. Starting and exiting the "Picture Motion Browser" Starting the "Picture Motion Browser" Double-click the (Picture Motion Browser) icon on the "Picture Motion Browser", refer to your computer by taking advantage...
User's Guide
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... the memory card type selected with [Memory card] in the Setup menu. Format? • The memory card was formatted on a computer and the file format was modified, or the memory card was formatted on this reduction. Use Memory Stick slot to format. • You attempt to perform [Cleaning mode] when the battery level is inserted or the format was open. Shutter is locked. • [Release w/oCard] is inserted into the "Memory Stick Duo" insertion slot and format it to [Disable]. Warning messages...
... the memory card type selected with [Memory card] in the Setup menu. Format? • The memory card was formatted on a computer and the file format was modified, or the memory card was formatted on this reduction. Use Memory Stick slot to format. • You attempt to perform [Cleaning mode] when the battery level is inserted or the format was open. Shutter is locked. • [Release w/oCard] is inserted into the "Memory Stick Duo" insertion slot and format it to [Disable]. Warning messages...
User's Guide
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terminal REMOTE terminal [Power, general] Used battery pack Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H 170 GN 12 (in shutter speed (varies according to shooting conditions and lens used) [Anti-Dust] System [Viewfinder] Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and image sensor-Shift mechanism Type Fixed eye-level system with optical glass type pentaprism Focusing Screen Spherical Acute Matte Field of View 0.95 Magnification 0.9 × with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1 Eye Relief Approximately 25 mm...
terminal REMOTE terminal [Power, general] Used battery pack Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H 170 GN 12 (in shutter speed (varies according to shooting conditions and lens used) [Anti-Dust] System [Viewfinder] Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and image sensor-Shift mechanism Type Fixed eye-level system with optical glass type pentaprism Focusing Screen Spherical Acute Matte Field of View 0.95 Magnification 0.9 × with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1 Eye Relief Approximately 25 mm...
Lenses and Accessories Selection Guide
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... low-angle shooting of macro or telephoto images • Built-in diopter adjustment (-9 to +3 diopters) * Camera's Eye-Start AF function must be mounted at 24mm focal length of distance between the camera and subject. AD - With flash units mounted 180˚ apart. Lithium batt. 500 / 6 sec. FA-TC1AM Triple connector • Enables synchronized operation of HVL-RLAM Light source Illuminance Attachable filter diameter Light emission Batteries Battery...
... low-angle shooting of macro or telephoto images • Built-in diopter adjustment (-9 to +3 diopters) * Camera's Eye-Start AF function must be mounted at 24mm focal length of distance between the camera and subject. AD - With flash units mounted 180˚ apart. Lithium batt. 500 / 6 sec. FA-TC1AM Triple connector • Enables synchronized operation of HVL-RLAM Light source Illuminance Attachable filter diameter Light emission Batteries Battery...
DSLR-A700 Brochure
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... Camera Function Depth-of-field preview Auto review LCD Monitor LCD screen size Total number of dots Field of up function) Hi: approx. 5 frames/sec. terminal Video Out Remote Control Wired Wireless PC control Power Power source Battery charger Battery life Power saving mode Others Dimension (WxHxD) Weight Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type 1/8000 sec. - 30 sec., bulb 1/250 sec. (Super SteadyShot off), 1/200 sec. (Super SteadyShot on low pass filter and Image-sensor shift mechanism Recording Media Memory...
... Camera Function Depth-of-field preview Auto review LCD Monitor LCD screen size Total number of dots Field of up function) Hi: approx. 5 frames/sec. terminal Video Out Remote Control Wired Wireless PC control Power Power source Battery charger Battery life Power saving mode Others Dimension (WxHxD) Weight Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type 1/8000 sec. - 30 sec., bulb 1/250 sec. (Super SteadyShot off), 1/200 sec. (Super SteadyShot on low pass filter and Image-sensor shift mechanism Recording Media Memory...
Read This First
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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. 3-216-919-11 (1) Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetableoil based ink.
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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Checking the accessories supplied 2 1 Prepare 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 computer and enjoy editing them...
Checking the accessories supplied 2 1 Prepare 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 computer and enjoy editing them...
Read This First
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... the access lamp is a compact and lightweight hard disk drive that complies with CompactFlash Type II standards. For more information about the CompactFlash/Microdrive t "User's Guide/ Troubleshooting" (page 162) 9 Follow the procedure MENU button 1 Press MENU. 2 Set up and set [Memory card] to turn off the menu. The data may be corrupted. When shooting using the multi-selector. CompactFlash/Microdrive: Push down the CF card eject lever. • The memory card may...
... the access lamp is a compact and lightweight hard disk drive that complies with CompactFlash Type II standards. For more information about the CompactFlash/Microdrive t "User's Guide/ Troubleshooting" (page 162) 9 Follow the procedure MENU button 1 Press MENU. 2 Set up and set [Memory card] to turn off the menu. The data may be corrupted. When shooting using the multi-selector. CompactFlash/Microdrive: Push down the CF card eject lever. • The memory card may...
Read This First
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..., "Set date and time?" To change the date and time See the "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (page 122) Select [Date/Time setup] in the Setup menu and perform the procedure in the arrow direction. t "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (page 120) Changing the language setting You can change the screen display to OFF sliding in step 2-2 to -5. Attach the lens cap. To cancel the power save, operate the camera, for about three minutes, the camera turns to power saving mode and nearly shuts down (Power Save). appears each time...
..., "Set date and time?" To change the date and time See the "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (page 122) Select [Date/Time setup] in the Setup menu and perform the procedure in the arrow direction. t "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (page 120) Changing the language setting You can change the screen display to OFF sliding in step 2-2 to -5. Attach the lens cap. To cancel the power save, operate the camera, for about three minutes, the camera turns to power saving mode and nearly shuts down (Power Save). appears each time...
Read This First
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... focus area sensors) comes into the viewfinder. Focus indicator Sensor used for two seconds on the LCD monitor. Press the shutter button halfway down to AUTO. Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) The main functions of focus.) • The image is not displayed on the LCD monitor before the recording is completed. Grip 2 Hold the grip and look into focus. 3 When using a zoom lens, turn off the power while this mode, you can change the display time. Do not remove the memory card or turn the zoom...
... focus area sensors) comes into the viewfinder. Focus indicator Sensor used for two seconds on the LCD monitor. Press the shutter button halfway down to AUTO. Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) The main functions of focus.) • The image is not displayed on the LCD monitor before the recording is completed. Grip 2 Hold the grip and look into focus. 3 When using a zoom lens, turn off the power while this mode, you can change the display time. Do not remove the memory card or turn the zoom...
Read This First
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Focal point moves following a moving subject. Ready to lock the focus on the subject. The shutter is locked. • If the subject is confirmed. lit Still focusing. z flashing Cannot focus. Focus indicator Status z lit Focus locked. You cannot release the shutter. The focus indicator in red to shoot. t "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (page 102) 15 Focus Within the focus area, there are 11 sensors to shoot. Press the shutter button halfway down triggers the autofocus system. Focus area Focus area sensor Focus indicator Focus indicator Holding...
Focal point moves following a moving subject. Ready to lock the focus on the subject. The shutter is locked. • If the subject is confirmed. lit Still focusing. z flashing Cannot focus. Focus indicator Status z lit Focus locked. You cannot release the shutter. The focus indicator in red to shoot. t "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (page 102) 15 Focus Within the focus area, there are 11 sensors to shoot. Press the shutter button halfway down triggers the autofocus system. Focus area Focus area sensor Focus indicator Focus indicator Holding...
Marketing Specifications
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... zoom lenses that optimize camera focus, exposure, brightness, contrast and other settings for superior exposure control accuracy in JPEG Fine and Standard modes. Creative Custom Settings The Sony® α; (alpha) DSLR-A700P is designed to Program Auto, Aperture priority, Shutter-speed priority, Manual and full Auto exposure setting modes -- Professional Lenses and Accessories The Sony® α; (alpha) DSLR-A700P accepts a superb array of the Function (Fn) button switches the LCD display from automatic blur reduction -- Advanced Auto mode, allowing you quick access...
... zoom lenses that optimize camera focus, exposure, brightness, contrast and other settings for superior exposure control accuracy in JPEG Fine and Standard modes. Creative Custom Settings The Sony® α; (alpha) DSLR-A700P is designed to Program Auto, Aperture priority, Shutter-speed priority, Manual and full Auto exposure setting modes -- Professional Lenses and Accessories The Sony® α; (alpha) DSLR-A700P accepts a superb array of the Function (Fn) button switches the LCD display from automatic blur reduction -- Advanced Auto mode, allowing you quick access...
Marketing Specifications
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... White Balance: Auto plus 6 Modes (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash); +/- 3-step adjustable Kelvin temperature control (2500-9900k w/19-step Magenta/Green compensation). does not support Access Control security function Red-Eye Reduction: On/Off (all Windows & Macintosh), Picture Motion Browser Ver.2.1.02 (Windows only) Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, XP Home and Professional, Vista; cRAW (compressed): 24; Color Mode(s): Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Adobe RGB, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night view...
... White Balance: Auto plus 6 Modes (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash); +/- 3-step adjustable Kelvin temperature control (2500-9900k w/19-step Magenta/Green compensation). does not support Access Control security function Red-Eye Reduction: On/Off (all Windows & Macintosh), Picture Motion Browser Ver.2.1.02 (Windows only) Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, XP Home and Professional, Vista; cRAW (compressed): 24; Color Mode(s): Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Adobe RGB, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night view...