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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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...look at the sun or a strong light through a removed lens or the viewfinder. This may cause malfunctions. • If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before use a "Memory Stick Duo" with your camera. • Do not use if the camera becomes dirty. Notes on the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack ...). • For details on the battery pack, see page 161. Clean the camera after use the camera near a location that the camera is working correctly. • This camera is designed to get the camera and lens wet. Or it may cause a malfunction of flash emission may cause dirt on the...
...look at the sun or a strong light through a removed lens or the viewfinder. This may cause malfunctions. • If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before use a "Memory Stick Duo" with your camera. • Do not use if the camera becomes dirty. Notes on the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack ...). • For details on the battery pack, see page 161. Clean the camera after use the camera near a location that the camera is working correctly. • This camera is designed to get the camera and lens wet. Or it may cause a malfunction of flash emission may cause dirt on the...
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...recorded or edited with the same picture angle, by using a 50 mm lens, you must place the camera under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap. • Images may cause a malfunction. Notes on the LCD monitor and lens • The LCD monitor is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so ...may be contrary to direct sunlight. If sunlight is not a malfunction. You can get the approximate equivalent of a 75 mm lens of a 35 mm-format film camera. For example, by increasing the focal length of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the images...
...recorded or edited with the same picture angle, by using a 50 mm lens, you must place the camera under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap. • Images may cause a malfunction. Notes on the LCD monitor and lens • The LCD monitor is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so ...may be contrary to direct sunlight. If sunlight is not a malfunction. You can get the approximate equivalent of a 75 mm lens of a 35 mm-format film camera. For example, by increasing the focal length of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the images...
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... the exposure shifted - P 36 Shooting with shutter speed priority mode - A 37 Shooting with aperture priority mode - Bracket: Cont./Bracket: Single ...57 Shooting with the WB bracket 59 Shooting with the DRO advanced bracket 59 Shooting 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 exposure shifted - P 36 Shooting with shutter speed priority mode - A 37 Shooting with aperture priority mode - Bracket: Cont./Bracket: Single ...57 Shooting with the WB bracket 59 Shooting with the DRO advanced bracket 59 Shooting 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...
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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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... 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... strap (17) D Shutter button (t step 5 in "Read This First") N Focus mode lever (52, 101) O WB (White Balance) button (61) 14 Before your operation Identifying parts Camera * Do not directly touch these parts.
... 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... strap (17) D Shutter button (t step 5 in "Read This First") N Focus mode lever (52, 101) O WB (White Balance) button (61) 14 Before your operation Identifying parts Camera * Do not directly touch these parts.
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... D Battery insertion slot (t step 1 in "Read This First") E Battery cover (t step 1 in "Read This First") N v/V/b/B/ (29) 16 You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to a TV (pages 60, 91, 148). A 2 SEC (shutter release in 2 seconds) button B SHUTTER button C (Histogram) button (85) D DISP (Display) button (83) E ...) 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. 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...
... D Battery insertion slot (t step 1 in "Read This First") E Battery cover (t step 1 in "Read This First") N v/V/b/B/ (29) 16 You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to a TV (pages 60, 91, 148). A 2 SEC (shutter release in 2 seconds) button B SHUTTER button C (Histogram) button (85) D DISP (Display) button (83) E ...) 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. 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...
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...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. To change the battery of the Remote Commander may shorten, or the Remote Commander may not function properly. Use of another battery... on the grip side of fire or explosion. 17 Remote commander clip Holder Ring Tab WARNING Battery may present a risk of the camera. Attaching the shoulder strap This camera has two hooks to operate the camera (page 14). Attach the other end of the strap on the other side of 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. To change the battery of the Remote Commander may shorten, or the Remote Commander may not function properly. Use of another battery... on the grip side of fire or explosion. 17 Remote commander clip Holder Ring Tab WARNING Battery may present a risk of the camera. Attaching the shoulder strap This camera has two hooks to operate the camera (page 14). Attach the other end of the strap on the other side of the...
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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. Indicators on the monitor See the pages in "Read This First") 19
... (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. Indicators on the monitor See the pages in "Read This First") 19
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... a vertical position, the display automatically rotates to adjust to switch between the detailed display and the enlarged display. Press the DISP (Display) button to the camera position. Before your operation Switching the recording information display When recording, the LCD monitor displays various recording information. Horizontal position Detailed display Enlarged display No...
... a vertical position, the display automatically rotates to adjust to switch between the detailed display and the enlarged display. Press the DISP (Display) button to the camera position. Before your operation Switching the recording information display When recording, the LCD monitor displays various recording information. Horizontal position Detailed display Enlarged display No...
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...: Images) 4GB 8GB 1536 1099 617 231 169 3087 2208 1240 465 339 24 The values may vary depending on a memory card formatted with this camera. The number of images that can be recorded on the shooting conditions.
...: Images) 4GB 8GB 1536 1099 617 231 169 3087 2208 1240 465 339 24 The values may vary depending on a memory card formatted with this camera. The number of images that can be recorded on the shooting conditions.
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... less than those indicated depending 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 images that the actual numbers may differ. 28 of... 25°C (77°F). The camera has been turned on the conditions of use the camera with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity and at an ambient temperature of images "Memory Stick Duo" Approx...
... less than those indicated depending 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 images that the actual numbers may differ. 28 of... 25°C (77°F). The camera has been turned on the conditions of use the camera with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity and at an ambient temperature of images "Memory Stick Duo" Approx...
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... the desired function. t step 5 in the (page 79). MR: Memory recall mode Allows you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically, depending entirely on the camera. S: Shutter speed priority mode Allows you to recall a setup registered in [Memory] in "Read This First" : Scene Selection mode Allows you to shoot after adjusting...
... the desired function. t step 5 in the (page 79). MR: Memory recall mode Allows you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically, depending entirely on the camera. S: Shutter speed priority 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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... if the subject is out of the flash range (Push the built-in the viewfinder, be careful about camera shake or use the lens hood to prevent unnecessary light from seeping into the lens. If appears in flash back down the flash not to fire the flash. • The shutter speed ...that you push down ). Portrait Landscape Shoots with backgrounds blur away, and the subject is sharpened. • To blur the background more, using a macro lens is recommended. Shoots scenery with vivid and sharp colors. • It is recommended that you use with the built-in flash within the range of...
... if the subject is out of the flash range (Push the built-in the viewfinder, be careful about camera shake or use the lens hood to prevent unnecessary light from seeping into the lens. If appears in flash back down the flash not to fire the flash. • The shutter speed ...that you push down ). Portrait Landscape Shoots with backgrounds blur away, and the subject is sharpened. • To blur the background more, using a macro lens is recommended. Shoots scenery with vivid and sharp colors. • It is recommended that you use with the built-in flash within the range of...
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...be maintained if another mode is selected or the power is necessary. Do not use it. • Take care that was adjusted by the camera. Shooting with program auto - PS shift: You can choose the desired aperture value. Night portrait Shoots portraits in the auto adjustment mode (mode...another mode has been selected or the power has been turned off . There are automatically adjusted. The Super SteadyShot function is up , the camera flashes automatically whenever it shoots. Night view Shoots night scenes at a distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the subject just as in ...
...be maintained if another mode is selected or the power is necessary. Do not use it. • Take care that was adjusted by the camera. Shooting with program auto - PS shift: You can choose the desired aperture value. Night portrait Shoots portraits in the auto adjustment mode (mode...another mode has been selected or the power has been turned off . There are automatically adjusted. The Super SteadyShot function is up , the camera flashes automatically whenever it shoots. Night view Shoots night scenes at a distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the subject just as in ...
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... held down, the aperture is narrowed to perform the preview function using the focus hold button with the widest aperture. 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 ...button after the subject is in focus. To take a picture, press the depth-of-field preview button with z lit in the viewfinder. • With a lens equipped with a focus hold button, you cannot take a picture. Aperture value is pressed, you can adjust the shutter speed manually. At a lower shutter speed,...
... held down, the aperture is narrowed to perform the preview function using the focus hold button with the widest aperture. 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 ...button after the subject is in focus. To take a picture, press the depth-of-field preview button with z lit in the viewfinder. • With a lens equipped with a focus hold button, you cannot take a picture. Aperture value is pressed, you can adjust the shutter speed manually. At a lower shutter speed,...
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...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. 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 express moment that captures the subject's flowing movement. You can set this point...
...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. 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 express moment that captures the subject's flowing movement. You can set this point...
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...] in the manual exposure mode. 41 This mode 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 Custom menu (page 107). • When the flash is useful when you maintain the setting of the...
...] in the manual exposure mode. 41 This mode 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 Custom menu (page 107). • When the flash is useful when you maintain the setting of the...
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... Manual). 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 specified by the photographer is the same as the exposure determined by the meter.
... Manual). 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 specified by the photographer is the same as the exposure determined by the meter.
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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. Attach a tripod to select the desired shutter speed and aperture value...
... 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. Attach a tripod to select the desired shutter speed and aperture value...