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Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Instruction Manual DSLR-A900 Preparing the camera Before your operation Shooting images Using the shooting function Using the viewing function Using the menu Viewing images on a computer Printing images
Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Instruction Manual DSLR-A900 Preparing the camera Before your operation Shooting images Using the shooting function Using the viewing function Using the menu Viewing images on a computer Printing images
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... to fit, contact your electrician to the operating instructions. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for cleaning the exterior of the set . Never spill liquid of any kind on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. Attachments Do not...
... to fit, contact your electrician to the operating instructions. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for cleaning the exterior of the set . Never spill liquid of any kind on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. Attachments Do not...
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...more of FCC Rules. The supplied interface cable must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference ...limits are cautioned that interference will not occur in accordance with the limits for a digital device pursuant to radio communications. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A900 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address:16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. However, ...
...more of FCC Rules. The supplied interface cable must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference ...limits are cautioned that interference will not occur in accordance with the limits for a digital device pursuant to radio communications. For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A900 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address:16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. However, ...
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...Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to a malfunction of the copyright laws. If sunlight is not a malfunction. When you must place the camera under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap. • Images may be compensated for effective use. However, there may trail across on a nearby object...points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in any way. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as examples of pictures in this camera. The monitor may be copyrighted. Warning on the LCD monitor. These points are not actual images shot using ...
...Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to a malfunction of the copyright laws. If sunlight is not a malfunction. When you must place the camera under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap. • Images may be compensated for effective use. However, there may trail across on a nearby object...points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in any way. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as examples of pictures in this camera. The monitor may be copyrighted. Warning on the LCD monitor. These points are not actual images shot using ...
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... the accessories supplied 13 Preparing the battery pack 14 Attaching a lens 21 Inserting a memory card 23 Preparing the camera 27 Using the accessories supplied 29 Checking the number of recordable images 33 Cleaning 35 Before your operation Identifying parts and ...automatic setting 49 Exposure mode 51 Shooting with Program auto 51 Shooting with Aperture priority 53 Shooting with Shutter speed priority 54 Shooting with Manual exposure 55 Shooting with BULB 56 Using the Selecting the focus method 58 shooting function Selecting the focus mode (Auto focus 58 Selecting...
... the accessories supplied 13 Preparing the battery pack 14 Attaching a lens 21 Inserting a memory card 23 Preparing the camera 27 Using the accessories supplied 29 Checking the number of recordable images 33 Cleaning 35 Before your operation Identifying parts and ...automatic setting 49 Exposure mode 51 Shooting with Program auto 51 Shooting with Aperture priority 53 Shooting with Shutter speed priority 54 Shooting with Manual exposure 55 Shooting with BULB 56 Using the Selecting the focus method 58 shooting function Selecting the focus mode (Auto focus 58 Selecting...
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... (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NPFM500H (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) • Wireless Remote Commander (Remote Commander) (1) • Remote Commander clip (1) • Accessory shoe cap (1) (Attached on the camera) • Eyecup (1) (Attached on the camera) • CD-ROM (Application Software for α camera) (1) • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) • USB cable (1) • Video cable (1) 13
... (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NPFM500H (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) • Wireless Remote Commander (Remote Commander) (1) • Remote Commander clip (1) • Accessory shoe cap (1) (Attached on the camera) • Eyecup (1) (Attached on the camera) • CD-ROM (Application Software for α camera) (1) • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) • USB cable (1) • Video cable (1) 13
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... lock) button (71)/SLOW SYNC button (67) For viewing: (Index) button (96) M Metering mode lever (69) N Display panel (44) O For shooting: AF/MF (Auto focus/manual focus) button (64) For viewing: (Enlarge) button (95) P Rear control dial (48, 118) Q Access lamp (24) R Multi-selector (47) S (SteadyShot) switch (46) 39
... lock) button (71)/SLOW SYNC button (67) For viewing: (Index) button (96) M Metering mode lever (69) N Display panel (44) O For shooting: AF/MF (Auto focus/manual focus) button (64) For viewing: (Enlarge) button (95) P Rear control dial (48, 118) Q Access lamp (24) R Multi-selector (47) S (SteadyShot) switch (46) 39
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... mode (83) 1/125 F5.6 +2.0 B Display Shutter speed (54) Aperture (53) Exposure (70) AE lock (71) Indication Flash mode (65) ISO AUTO Exposure compensation (70)/Metered Manual (55) Flash compensation (73) EV scale (55, 86) ISO sensitivity (74) Focus mode (58) AF area (60) Metering (69) D-Range Optimizer (79) Creative Style (80...
... mode (83) 1/125 F5.6 +2.0 B Display Shutter speed (54) Aperture (53) Exposure (70) AE lock (71) Indication Flash mode (65) ISO AUTO Exposure compensation (70)/Metered Manual (55) Flash compensation (73) EV scale (55, 86) ISO sensitivity (74) Focus mode (58) AF area (60) Metering (69) D-Range Optimizer (79) Creative Style (80...
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Viewfinder Before your operation A Display B Display WL z 125 5.6 9 Indication AF area (60) Spot AF area (60) Spot metering area (69) Shooting area for aspect ratio 16:9 (107) APS-C size area (134) Indication Flash compensation (73) Flash charging (65) Wireless flash (66) High-speed sync (67) Manual focus (62) Focus (59) Shutter speed (54) Aperture (53) EV scale (55, 86) AE lock (71) Shots-remaining counter (84) Camera shake warning (46) Display Indication SteadyShot scale (46) Aspect ratio 16:9 (107) 45
Viewfinder Before your operation A Display B Display WL z 125 5.6 9 Indication AF area (60) Spot AF area (60) Spot metering area (69) Shooting area for aspect ratio 16:9 (107) APS-C size area (134) Indication Flash compensation (73) Flash charging (65) Wireless flash (66) High-speed sync (67) Manual focus (62) Focus (59) Shutter speed (54) Aperture (53) EV scale (55, 86) AE lock (71) Shots-remaining counter (84) Camera shake warning (46) Display Indication SteadyShot scale (46) Aspect ratio 16:9 (107) 45
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This camera has the following four modes. The settings will be saved. Mode dial Front control dial Rear control dial P: Program auto mode (below) Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). The other settings can be adjusted, ... moving subject with Program auto 1 Set the mode dial to P. 2 Set the shooting functions to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually. M: Manual exposure mode (page 55) Allows you to your setting values can be stored until you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both...
This camera has the following four modes. The settings will be saved. Mode dial Front control dial Rear control dial P: Program auto mode (below) Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). The other settings can be adjusted, ... moving subject with Program auto 1 Set the mode dial to P. 2 Set the shooting functions to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually. M: Manual exposure mode (page 55) Allows you to your setting values can be stored until you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both...
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... flashing if the difference becomes greater. When the exposure is compensated, the standard value contains the compensated value. : Metered Manual LCD monitor (Detailed display) Standard value Viewfinder Standard value Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in the Custom menu (page 118). Shooting images 2 Rotate the front control dial...
... flashing if the difference becomes greater. When the exposure is compensated, the standard value contains the compensated value. : Metered Manual LCD monitor (Detailed display) Standard value Viewfinder Standard value Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in the Custom menu (page 118). Shooting images 2 Rotate the front control dial...
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AEL button Shooting with BULB You can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination without changing the exposure you set. Rotate the front control dial while pressing the AEL button to adjust the aperture (F-number). 56 Manual shift You can shoot trails of light, such as fireworks, with a long exposure. 1 Set the mode dial to M. 2 Rotate the front control dial to the BULB left until [BULB] is indicated. 3 Rotate the rear control dial to select the shutter speed and aperture value combination.
AEL button Shooting with BULB You can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination without changing the exposure you set. Rotate the front control dial while pressing the AEL button to adjust the aperture (F-number). 56 Manual shift You can shoot trails of light, such as fireworks, with a long exposure. 1 Set the mode dial to M. 2 Rotate the front control dial to the BULB left until [BULB] is indicated. 3 Rotate the rear control dial to select the shutter speed and aperture value combination.
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... the location of the image sensor. Still focusing. Ready to shoot. When you measure the exact distance between the camera and the subject, refer to the position of the horizontal line. 59 The shutter is confirmed. Focal point moves following subjects. To measure the exact... the surface of water. Using the shooting function • You can set the function of the "A" position of the focus mode lever to DMF (Direct Manual Focus) with [AF-A setup] in the AF area. • A subject that is composed of repeating patterns, such as the facade of a building. • A subject ...
... the location of the image sensor. Still focusing. Ready to shoot. When you measure the exact distance between the camera and the subject, refer to the position of the horizontal line. 59 The shutter is confirmed. Focal point moves following subjects. To measure the exact... the surface of water. Using the shooting function • You can set the function of the "A" position of the focus mode lever to DMF (Direct Manual Focus) with [AF-A setup] in the AF area. • A subject that is composed of repeating patterns, such as the facade of a building. • A subject ...
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...; When a flash (not supplied) is attached, the AF illuminator of a subject. 1 Set the focus mode lever to focus more easily on the subject. Shooting with Manual focus You can deactivate the AF illuminator with [AF illuminator] in Automatic AF. • The AF illuminator does not operate when the center area is... is locked, according to the situation. When you shoot a subject under dark conditions, or when you shoot a low contrast subject, the AF illuminator allows the camera to MF. 62
...; When a flash (not supplied) is attached, the AF illuminator of a subject. 1 Set the focus mode lever to focus more easily on the subject. Shooting with Manual focus You can deactivate the AF illuminator with [AF illuminator] in Automatic AF. • The AF illuminator does not operate when the center area is... is locked, according to the situation. When you shoot a subject under dark conditions, or when you shoot a low contrast subject, the AF illuminator allows the camera to MF. 62
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... sharp focus. When the Wide AF area is selected, the center area is used . • The camera resets the focal length to (infinity) when you turn the camera on. • When using the manual focus from another mode, AF (Auto focus) is automatically selected, regardless of the position of the focus...tele converter, etc., rotation of the focusing ring may not be focused in auto focus mode, the z indicator lights up in auto focus (Direct manual focus). You can make fine adjustments after adjusting the focus in the viewfinder when the focus is convenient in cases such as macro shooting. 1 ...
... sharp focus. When the Wide AF area is selected, the center area is used . • The camera resets the focal length to (infinity) when you turn the camera on. • When using the manual focus from another mode, AF (Auto focus) is automatically selected, regardless of the position of the focus...tele converter, etc., rotation of the focusing ring may not be focused in auto focus mode, the z indicator lights up in auto focus (Direct manual focus). You can make fine adjustments after adjusting the focus in the viewfinder when the focus is convenient in cases such as macro shooting. 1 ...
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... mode: The focus mode is locked. • You can switch between auto focus and manual focus without pressing and holding the AF/ MF button with [AF/MF control] in the Custom menu (page 116). 64 Press the AF/MF button. ... (AF/MF control). In auto focus mode: The focus mode is switched temporarily to the auto focus and the focus is switched temporarily to the manual focus. Press and hold the AF/MF button and adjust the focus by rotating the focusing ring.
... mode: The focus mode is locked. • You can switch between auto focus and manual focus without pressing and holding the AF/ MF button with [AF/MF control] in the Custom menu (page 116). 64 Press the AF/MF button. ... (AF/MF control). In auto focus mode: The focus mode is switched temporarily to the auto focus and the focus is switched temporarily to the manual focus. Press and hold the AF/MF button and adjust the focus by rotating the focusing ring.
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... If you use one of your flash. It also enables you to (Rear sync.). 67 5Shoot the image. Notes • Change the channel of the camera. in the viewfinder and on the wireless flash, refer to take pictures using the SLOW SYNC button. Using the shooting function Shoot with the entire... shutter speed range of the external flash when another flash are fired. SLOW SYNC button Note • In shutter speed priority mode or manual exposure mode, slow sync shooting is locked.
... If you use one of your flash. It also enables you to (Rear sync.). 67 5Shoot the image. Notes • Change the channel of the camera. in the viewfinder and on the wireless flash, refer to take pictures using the SLOW SYNC button. Using the shooting function Shoot with the entire... shutter speed range of the external flash when another flash are fired. SLOW SYNC button Note • In shutter speed priority mode or manual exposure mode, slow sync shooting is locked.
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Flash compensation (page 73) cannot be full emission. Notes • Select the manual exposure mode and set the shutter speed to 1/200 second with the SteadyShot on or 1/250 second with a flash sync voltage of 400 V or less. ...
Flash compensation (page 73) cannot be full emission. Notes • Select the manual exposure mode and set the shutter speed to 1/200 second with the SteadyShot on or 1/250 second with a flash sync voltage of 400 V or less. ...
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...continuous shots is more than nine images, "9" is insufficient, the camera may not continuously shoot all the images indicated in the viewfinder. ... is set to [L:24M], [Quality] is set to [Fine], the focus mode is set to Single-shot AF or manual focus, and the shutter speed is set to [High]. Shoots at a maximum of 5 images per second* Shoots at...shooting images obtainable has an upper limit. The maximum number of continuous shots (Media used for the measurement: Sony CompactFlash Card NCFD2G (300× 2GB)) The number of continuous shooting is slower when shooting under dark conditions...
...continuous shots is more than nine images, "9" is insufficient, the camera may not continuously shoot all the images indicated in the viewfinder. ... is set to [L:24M], [Quality] is set to [Fine], the focus mode is set to Single-shot AF or manual focus, and the shutter speed is set to [High]. Shoots at a maximum of 5 images per second* Shoots at...shooting images obtainable has an upper limit. The maximum number of continuous shots (Media used for the measurement: Sony CompactFlash Card NCFD2G (300× 2GB)) The number of continuous shooting is slower when shooting under dark conditions...
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...combinations of frequently used modes and settings in the Recording menu 4 with b/B on the multi- Notes • You cannot register the Program Shift and Manual Shift settings. • The actual setting will not correspond to the positions of the multi-selector. • You can be registered Exposure mode, ... of the Recording menu items (pages 107 to 115) To recall the saved settings Set the mode dial to the information displayed on the camera. Refer to the desired number position. selector, then press the center of the dials and levers on the LCD monitor when you have recalled...
...combinations of frequently used modes and settings in the Recording menu 4 with b/B on the multi- Notes • You cannot register the Program Shift and Manual Shift settings. • The actual setting will not correspond to the positions of the multi-selector. • You can be registered Exposure mode, ... of the Recording menu items (pages 107 to 115) To recall the saved settings Set the mode dial to the information displayed on the camera. Refer to the desired number position. selector, then press the center of the dials and levers on the LCD monitor when you have recalled...