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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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... first time. (t step 1 in a cool, dry place. and moisture-resistant but not to record or play back properly. • Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions. • If moisture condensation occurs, remove it may cause a malfunction of your eyes. With water, .../playback • Before you do not intend to get the camera and lens wet. "Memory Stick Duo" "Memory Stick" • For details on the camera, the camera may cause irrecoverable damage to your camera. • Do not use the camera near a location that can use the partially charged capacity of...
... first time. (t step 1 in a cool, dry place. and moisture-resistant but not to record or play back properly. • Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions. • If moisture condensation occurs, remove it may cause a malfunction of your eyes. With water, .../playback • Before you do not intend to get the camera and lens wet. "Memory Stick Duo" "Memory Stick" • For details on the camera, the camera may cause irrecoverable damage to your camera. • Do not use the camera near a location that can use the partially charged capacity of...
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...such materials may cause a malfunction. These points are not actual images shot using this camera is manufactured using a 50 mm lens, you must place the camera under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap. • Images may be contrary to direct sunlight. Warning on copyright Television programs... can get the approximate equivalent of a 75 mm lens of a 35 mm-format film camera. However, there may become temporarily dark. On image data compatibility • This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics...
...such materials may cause a malfunction. These points are not actual images shot using this camera is manufactured using a 50 mm lens, you must place the camera under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap. • Images may be contrary to direct sunlight. Warning on copyright Television programs... can get the approximate equivalent of a 75 mm lens of a 35 mm-format film camera. However, there may become temporarily dark. On image data compatibility • This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics...
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... mode - A 37 Shooting with the exposure shifted - 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 ...menu 32 Using the shooting functions Using the mode dial 34 Scene Selection 35 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 program auto - S 39 Shooting with aperture...
... mode - A 37 Shooting with the exposure shifted - 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 ...menu 32 Using the shooting functions Using the mode dial 34 Scene Selection 35 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 program auto - S 39 Shooting with aperture...
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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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Before your operation Identifying parts Camera * Do not directly touch these parts. See the pages in parentheses for shoulder strap (17) D Shutter button (t step 5 in "Read This First") N Focus mode lever (... terminal (77) V REMOTE terminal (166) W DC IN terminal (165) A ISO button (64) B (Exposure) button (45) C Hooks for details of -field preview button (39) J Lens contacts* K Mirror* L Lens mount M Lens release button (t step 2 in "Read This First") E Front control dial (30, 107) F Remote sensor (60) G Grip sensor (105) H AF illuminator (54, 102)/Self-timer...
Before your operation Identifying parts Camera * Do not directly touch these parts. See the pages in parentheses for shoulder strap (17) D Shutter button (t step 5 in "Read This First") N Focus mode lever (... terminal (77) V REMOTE terminal (166) W DC IN terminal (165) A ISO button (64) B (Exposure) button (45) C Hooks for details of -field preview button (39) J Lens contacts* K Mirror* L Lens mount M Lens release button (t step 2 in "Read This First") E Front control dial (30, 107) F Remote sensor (60) G Grip sensor (105) H AF illuminator (54, 102)/Self-timer...
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...) 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. You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to a TV (pages 60, 91, 148). Remote Commander A Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of the 2 SEC and SHUTTER...
...) 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. You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to a TV (pages 60, 91, 148). Remote Commander A Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of the 2 SEC and SHUTTER...
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...function properly. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. • When the lithium battery becomes weak, the operating distance of the camera in order to attach the shoulder strap. Insulation sheet • Point the Remote Commander at the remote sensor on the grip side of fire ...or explosion. 17 Use of another battery may present a risk of the camera. Before your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. In this case, replace the battery with the + side facing up. 3 ...
...function properly. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. • When the lithium battery becomes weak, the operating distance of the camera in order to attach the shoulder strap. Insulation sheet • Point the Remote Commander at the remote sensor on the grip side of fire ...or explosion. 17 Use of another battery may present a risk of the camera. Before your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. In this case, replace the battery with the + side facing up. 3 ...
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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.
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... pressing the DISP (Display) button a little longer (page 120). • For the screen displayed 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... the Custom menu (page 112) • You can choose to turn off the display to minimize battery consumption. Press the DISP (Display) button to the camera position.
... pressing the DISP (Display) button a little longer (page 120). • For the screen displayed 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... the Custom menu (page 112) • You can choose to turn off the display to minimize battery consumption. Press the DISP (Display) button to the camera position.
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... 339 24 The number of images that can be recorded on the shooting conditions. The values may vary depending on a memory card formatted with this camera.
... 339 24 The number of images that can be recorded on the shooting conditions. The values may vary depending on a memory card formatted with this camera.
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... been turned on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method 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. ...indicated depending on and off many times. - Memory card No. Shooting once every 30 seconds. - The power turns 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). of images recordable may be recorded is...
... been turned on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method 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. ...indicated depending on and off many times. - Memory card No. Shooting once every 30 seconds. - The power turns 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). of images recordable may be recorded is...
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... "Read This First" : Scene Selection mode Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically, depending entirely on the camera. Recording menu 34 Mode dial Recording modes : Auto adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture...
... "Read This First" : Scene Selection mode Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically, depending entirely on the camera. Recording menu 34 Mode dial Recording modes : Auto adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture...
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If appears in the viewfinder, be careful about camera shake or use the flash when the subject is also effective. Flash range t page 65 Sunset Shoots the red of the lens is more , using a macro lens is not changed even if you select Macro. Macro Shoots close subjects such as flowers, insects....you push down the flash not 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 with the built-in flash within...
If appears in the viewfinder, be careful about camera shake or use the flash when the subject is also effective. Flash range t page 65 Sunset Shoots the red of the lens is more , using a macro lens is not changed even if you select Macro. Macro Shoots close subjects such as flowers, insects....you push down the flash not 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 with the built-in flash within...
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The Super SteadyShot function is recommended. Night portrait Shoots portraits in program auto mode and the flash is up, the camera always flashes when it shoots. Do not use it is in night scenes. Program shift You can choose the desired aperture value. PA shift... the program shift function. There are automatically adjusted. The shutter speed is adjusted automatically. Pull up , the camera flashes automatically whenever it . • Take care that was adjusted by the camera. In program auto mode, the new settings will be reset when another mode has been selected or the power...
The Super SteadyShot function is recommended. Night portrait Shoots portraits in program auto mode and the flash is up, the camera always flashes when it shoots. Do not use it is in night scenes. Program shift You can choose the desired aperture value. PA shift... the program shift function. There are automatically adjusted. The shutter speed is adjusted automatically. Pull up , the camera flashes automatically whenever it . • Take care that was adjusted by the camera. In program auto mode, the new settings will be reset when another mode has been selected or the power...
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...held down, the aperture is pressed, you to check the approximate sharpness of the subject image before the actual shooting. 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 ... with shutter speed priority mode - To take a picture, press the depth-of-field preview button with z lit in the viewfinder. • With a lens equipped with the aperture used in the Custom menu (page 106). Shooting with the widest aperture. Aperture value is in the actual picture. The preview...
...held down, the aperture is pressed, you to check the approximate sharpness of the subject image before the actual shooting. 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 ... with shutter speed priority mode - To take a picture, press the depth-of-field preview button with z lit in the viewfinder. • With a lens equipped with the aperture used in the Custom menu (page 106). Shooting with the widest aperture. Aperture value is in the actual picture. The preview...
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...8226; When the shutter speed is one second or more, the noise reduction (Long exp.NR) will be done 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...that is beyond what the human eye can see. When shooting a subject such as the flow of a river at this exposure step to prevent camera shake. 40 You can shoot at a slower shutter speed, you can adjust it between 30 and 1/8000 second. You can express moment that ...
...8226; When the shutter speed is one second or more, the noise reduction (Long exp.NR) will be done 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...that is beyond what the human eye can see. When shooting a subject such as the flow of a river at this exposure step to prevent camera shake. 40 You can shoot at a slower shutter speed, you can adjust it between 30 and 1/8000 second. You can express moment that ...
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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
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... index. 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 just the corresponding amount of the EV scale. The b B arrow...
... index. 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 just the corresponding amount of the EV scale. The b B arrow...
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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. You can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination without...
... 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. You can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination without...