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Printed on a computer Printing images Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Instruction Manual DSLR-A300/A350 © 2008 Sony Corporation Preparing the camera Before your operation Shooting images Using the shooting function Using the viewing function Changing your setup Viewing images on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
Printed on a computer Printing images Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Instruction Manual DSLR-A300/A350 © 2008 Sony Corporation Preparing the camera Before your operation Shooting images Using the shooting function Using the viewing function Changing your setup Viewing images on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
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...potential risk of a subject is not a malfunction. To deal with the LCD monitor. When turning on the camera in Live view mode, you must place the camera under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap. • Images may trail across on the LCD monitor in the following or other medium. Notes ...on using your camera or a memory card, etc. When the difference of the intensity of data loss, always copy (...
...potential risk of a subject is not a malfunction. To deal with the LCD monitor. When turning on the camera in Live view mode, you must place the camera under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap. • Images may trail across on the LCD monitor in the following or other medium. Notes ...on using your camera or a memory card, etc. When the difference of the intensity of data loss, always copy (...
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...Shooting images IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 3 Read this first 5 Notes on using your camera 8 Checking the accessories supplied 13 Preparing the battery pack 14 Attaching a lens 19 Inserting a memory card 21 Preparing the camera 25 Using the accessories supplied 27 Checking the number of recordable images ... button ... 42 The functions selected by the (Drive) button 42 Functions selected by the MENU button 42 Shooting an image without camera shake 44 Correct posture 44 Using the Super SteadyShot function 46 Using a tripod 47 / Shooting with the automatic setting 48 Shooting with...
...Shooting images IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 3 Read this first 5 Notes on using your camera 8 Checking the accessories supplied 13 Preparing the battery pack 14 Attaching a lens 19 Inserting a memory card 21 Preparing the camera 25 Using the accessories supplied 27 Checking the number of recordable images ... button ... 42 The functions selected by the (Drive) button 42 Functions selected by the MENU button 42 Shooting an image without camera shake 44 Correct posture 44 Using the Super SteadyShot function 46 Using a tripod 47 / Shooting with the automatic setting 48 Shooting with...
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... attaching, refer to prevent unnecessary light from the lens. 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks on the lens and camera. Body cap Rear cap 3 Turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. Preparing the camera Attaching a lens 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from affecting your images...
... attaching, refer to prevent unnecessary light from the lens. 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks on the lens and camera. Body cap Rear cap 3 Turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. Preparing the camera Attaching a lens 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from affecting your images...
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... dust from landing on the shooting environment. The camera is equipped with an anti-dust function to the camera. • Before you attach the cap, remove dust from dusty locations when attaching/removing a lens. Setup menu 20 However, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations so as to keep dust... from getting inside the camera and lands on the surface of the image sensor (the part that acts as the...
... dust from landing on the shooting environment. The camera is equipped with an anti-dust function to the camera. • Before you attach the cap, remove dust from dusty locations when attaching/removing a lens. Setup menu 20 However, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations so as to keep dust... from getting inside the camera and lands on the surface of the image sensor (the part that acts as the...
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... of dust that sticks to the cleaning mode, then clean it off with a soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with lens cleaning solution. In case of the camera, such as thinner, or benzine. If dust lands on the image sensor, it may appear on the mirror or around the...soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a dry cloth. Do not spray lens cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface. • Do not touch the inside of the camera. Preparing the camera Cleaning Cleaning the LCD monitor Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to...
... of dust that sticks to the cleaning mode, then clean it off with a soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with lens cleaning solution. In case of the camera, such as thinner, or benzine. If dust lands on the image sensor, it may appear on the mirror or around the...soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a dry cloth. Do not spray lens cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface. • Do not touch the inside of the camera. Preparing the camera Cleaning Cleaning the LCD monitor Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to...
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... switch to OFF. Complete the cleaning quickly. • Hold the camera's face downward to prevent the dust from resettling in the camera. • When cleaning the image sensor, do not put the tip of the blower. Preparing the camera 5 Detach the lens (page 20). 6 Use the blower to clean the image sensor... surface and the surrounding area. • Do not touch the image sensor with the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the lens mount. 7 Attach the lens and set the POWER switch to OFF. 33 Note • The camera starts beeping if the battery pack becomes low during cleaning.
... switch to OFF. Complete the cleaning quickly. • Hold the camera's face downward to prevent the dust from resettling in the camera. • When cleaning the image sensor, do not put the tip of the blower. Preparing the camera 5 Detach the lens (page 20). 6 Use the blower to clean the image sensor... surface and the surrounding area. • Do not touch the image sensor with the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the lens mount. 7 Attach the lens and set the POWER switch to OFF. 33 Note • The camera starts beeping if the battery pack becomes low during cleaning.
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Before your operation Identifying parts and screen indicators See the pages in flash* (79) H Mode dial (48) I (Flash pop-up) button (79) J Lens release button (20) K Focus mode switch (72, 75) * Do not directly touch these parts. 34 Front side A Shutter button (48) B Control dial (58, 120) C Self-timer lamp (98) D Lens contacts* E Mirror* F Lens mount G Built-in parentheses for details of operation.
Before your operation Identifying parts and screen indicators See the pages in flash* (79) H Mode dial (48) I (Flash pop-up) button (79) J Lens release button (20) K Focus mode switch (72, 75) * Do not directly touch these parts. 34 Front side A Shutter button (48) B Control dial (58, 120) C Self-timer lamp (98) D Lens contacts* E Mirror* F Lens mount G Built-in parentheses for details of operation.
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...your elbows against your shooting situation. Camera shake warning indicator Due to suit your body. Point 4 When shooting with your knee. Point 2 Take a secure stance with the LCD monitor, adjust the angle of the camera, and the other hand supports the lens. In this case, use the ...Super SteadyShot function, a tripod, or the flash. (Camera shake warning) indicator Note • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is displayed only in the modes that ...
...your elbows against your shooting situation. Camera shake warning indicator Due to suit your body. Point 4 When shooting with your knee. Point 2 Take a secure stance with the LCD monitor, adjust the angle of the camera, and the other hand supports the lens. In this case, use the ...Super SteadyShot function, a tripod, or the flash. (Camera shake warning) indicator Note • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is displayed only in the modes that ...
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Note • When using a tripod, deactivate the Super SteadyShot function. 47 Shooting images Using a tripod In the following cases, we recommend that you mount the camera on a tripod. • Shooting without a flash under dark conditions. • Shooting with slow shutter speeds, which are typically used in night-time shooting. • Shooting a close subject, such as in macro shooting. • Shooting with a telescopic lens. • Shooting a moving subject.
Note • When using a tripod, deactivate the Super SteadyShot function. 47 Shooting images Using a tripod In the following cases, we recommend that you mount the camera on a tripod. • Shooting without a flash under dark conditions. • Shooting with slow shutter speeds, which are typically used in night-time shooting. • Shooting a close subject, such as in macro shooting. • Shooting with a telescopic lens. • Shooting a moving subject.
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... 1 Set the mode dial to activate the Super SteadyShot function, or use a tripod. (Camera shake warning) indicator 4 When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring, then decide on your shot. or 2 Hold the camera and look into the viewfinder. Focus area 3 Place the desired subject within the focus area.... • If the (Camera shake warning) indicator flashes, set the switch to ON to ...
... 1 Set the mode dial to activate the Super SteadyShot function, or use a tripod. (Camera shake warning) indicator 4 When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring, then decide on your shot. or 2 Hold the camera and look into the viewfinder. Focus area 3 Place the desired subject within the focus area.... • If the (Camera shake warning) indicator flashes, set the switch to ON to ...
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... the subject (Scene Selection) Selecting an appropriate mode for the subject or the shooting conditions allows you to shoot the image with a more , set the lens to the telephoto position. • You can shoot a vivid image by focusing on the eye that is suitable to z Blur away backgrounds and sharpen the... techniques • To blur the background more suitable setting for the subject than in "AUTO" mode. Taking portrait photos This mode is closer to the lens. • Use the lens hood to (Portrait).
... the subject (Scene Selection) Selecting an appropriate mode for the subject or the shooting conditions allows you to shoot the image with a more , set the lens to the telephoto position. • You can shoot a vivid image by focusing on the eye that is suitable to z Blur away backgrounds and sharpen the... techniques • To blur the background more suitable setting for the subject than in "AUTO" mode. Taking portrait photos This mode is closer to the lens. • Use the lens hood to (Portrait).
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Set the mode dial to wide angle. 51 Shooting technique • To accentuate the openness of scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors. Shooting images Taking landscape photos This mode is suitable to z Shoot the entire range of the scenery, set the lens to (Landscape).
Set the mode dial to wide angle. 51 Shooting technique • To accentuate the openness of scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors. Shooting images Taking landscape photos This mode is suitable to z Shoot the entire range of the scenery, set the lens to (Landscape).
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Shooting techniques • Get close subjects such as flowers, insects, dishes, or small goods. You can shoot a closer subject using a macro lens. • Set the built-in flash to (Flash Off) when you shoot a subject within 1 m (3.3 feet). • In macro mode shooting, the Super SteadyShot function will ... a tripod to (Macro). Taking small-subject photos This mode is suitable to z Shoot close to the subject and shoot at the minimum distance of the lens. • You can achieve clear and sharp focus.
Shooting techniques • Get close subjects such as flowers, insects, dishes, or small goods. You can shoot a closer subject using a macro lens. • Set the built-in flash to (Flash Off) when you shoot a subject within 1 m (3.3 feet). • In macro mode shooting, the Super SteadyShot function will ... a tripod to (Macro). Taking small-subject photos This mode is suitable to z Shoot close to the subject and shoot at the minimum distance of the lens. • You can achieve clear and sharp focus.
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...an image the way you want it (Exposure mode) With a single lens reflex camera, you can adjust the shutter speed (how long the shutter is ...can accentuate a flower by the amount of exposure Amount of movement, focus, and light. You can enjoy with your camera (pages 59, 61). Changing of picture brightness by opening the aperture to take a brighter picture, you can open ...the subject you can use of low high exposure When using a faster shutter speed, the camera opens the shutter for the camera to put everything in a darker picture. To take in light, resulting in front of and...
...an image the way you want it (Exposure mode) With a single lens reflex camera, you can adjust the shutter speed (how long the shutter is ...can accentuate a flower by the amount of exposure Amount of movement, focus, and light. You can enjoy with your camera (pages 59, 61). Changing of picture brightness by opening the aperture to take a brighter picture, you can open ...the subject you can use of low high exposure When using a faster shutter speed, the camera opens the shutter for the camera to put everything in a darker picture. To take in light, resulting in front of and...
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... flash range (page 80). • To blur the background more, use a tripod. • The flash range differs according to obtain correct exposure. • When the camera judges that is not obtained with the control dial. • Smaller F-number: The foreground and background of an image in the viewfinder. When the shutter...
... flash range (page 80). • To blur the background more, use a tripod. • The flash range differs according to obtain correct exposure. • When the camera judges that is not obtained with the control dial. • Smaller F-number: The foreground and background of an image in the viewfinder. When the shutter...
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... acts as the sun, the body of an automobile, or the surface of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. Make sure you measure the exact distance between the subject and the camera. To measure the exact distance to the subject The mark located on the following subjects. ...When you put enough distance between the camera and the subject, refer to focus on the top of the camera shows the location of the camera that is closer than the minimum shooting distance of water. Shooting with your desired composition (...
... acts as the sun, the body of an automobile, or the surface of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. Make sure you measure the exact distance between the subject and the camera. To measure the exact distance to the subject The mark located on the following subjects. ...When you put enough distance between the camera and the subject, refer to focus on the top of the camera shows the location of the camera that is closer than the minimum shooting distance of water. Shooting with your desired composition (...
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... (page 68). 76 When the Wide AF area is used, the center area is used, and when the Local AF area is used . • The camera resets the focal length to (infinity) when the POWER switch is set to achieve a sharp focus. 1 Set the focus mode switch to MF. 2 Rotate the... focusing ring of the lens to ON. • When using a tele converter, etc., rotation of a subject that is selected with the controller is used , the area that can be smooth...
... (page 68). 76 When the Wide AF area is used, the center area is used, and when the Local AF area is used . • The camera resets the focal length to (infinity) when the POWER switch is set to achieve a sharp focus. 1 Set the focus mode switch to MF. 2 Rotate the... focusing ring of the lens to ON. • When using a tele converter, etc., rotation of a subject that is selected with the controller is used , the area that can be smooth...
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... does not pop up if the amount of the backlit subject. 1 Press the button. Lit: The flash has been charged and is backlit. Remove the lens hood. • Shoot the subject at a distance of the flash and a shadow may appear on the image. Note • Do not hold the... dark lighting in autofocus mode, the flash may be fired to shoot a bright image of light is insufficient or the subject is ready to prevent camera shake. Using the flash In a dark location, using the flash allows you cannot release the shutter. Flashing: The flash is completed, shoot the subject. When...
... does not pop up if the amount of the backlit subject. 1 Press the button. Lit: The flash has been charged and is backlit. Remove the lens hood. • Shoot the subject at a distance of the flash and a shadow may appear on the image. Note • Do not hold the... dark lighting in autofocus mode, the flash may be fired to shoot a bright image of light is insufficient or the subject is ready to prevent camera shake. Using the flash In a dark location, using the flash allows you cannot release the shutter. Flashing: The flash is completed, shoot the subject. When...
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A filter with an exposure factor, such as the camera cannot perform flash compensations with strong contrast in combination with a lens that is equipped with a distance encoder, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the proper exposure using Spot metering, then perform AE lock shooting (page ...
A filter with an exposure factor, such as the camera cannot perform flash compensations with strong contrast in combination with a lens that is equipped with a distance encoder, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the proper exposure using Spot metering, then perform AE lock shooting (page ...