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... according to express a unique atmosphere. Rotates images. Enlarges the image. Selects the images to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality of flash light. DRO/Auto HDR Picture Effect Creative Style Compensates for measuring the brightness. Selects the image processing method. Table...
... according to express a unique atmosphere. Rotates images. Enlarges the image. Selects the images to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality of flash light. DRO/Auto HDR Picture Effect Creative Style Compensates for measuring the brightness. Selects the image processing method. Table...
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... subject is poor. - To cancel the touch AF, touch . It is dark and the subject is confirmed. The subject is moving subject. A frame appears at the point you touched and that is difficult to focus on the screen. Cannot focus. • Focusing may be difficult in the following... moves following situations: - The subject is flashing. - Index 29GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu z If you shoot a still image of a subject that framed area is focused on when you press the shutter button half way down. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting. Focus indicator Focus...
... subject is poor. - To cancel the touch AF, touch . It is dark and the subject is confirmed. The subject is moving subject. A frame appears at the point you touched and that is difficult to focus on the screen. Cannot focus. • Focusing may be difficult in the following... moves following situations: - The subject is flashing. - Index 29GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu z If you shoot a still image of a subject that framed area is focused on when you press the shutter button half way down. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting. Focus indicator Focus...
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... of the control wheel. Or, touch N on other cameras may select a folder by touching the bar. during pause. You can change the view mode by -frame. During movie playback Pause/resume Fast-forward Fast-rewind Forward slow playback Reverse slow playback* Adjust sound volume Control wheel operation Press the center. Touch... Plays back the recorded images. 1 Press the (Playback) button. 2 Select the image with the control wheel. Turn counterclockwise during pause. - * The movie is played back frame-by pressing the center of the control wheel.
... of the control wheel. Or, touch N on other cameras may select a folder by touching the bar. during pause. You can change the view mode by -frame. During movie playback Pause/resume Fast-forward Fast-rewind Forward slow playback Reverse slow playback* Adjust sound volume Control wheel operation Press the center. Touch... Plays back the recorded images. 1 Press the (Playback) button. 2 Select the image with the control wheel. Turn counterclockwise during pause. - * The movie is played back frame-by pressing the center of the control wheel.
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... greatly varied shapes or scenery is concentrated along a screen edge, the image composition may not be displayed or scrolled correctly. In such case, adjust the frame composition so that you can lock the focus, exposure, and white balance.
... greatly varied shapes or scenery is concentrated along a screen edge, the image composition may not be displayed or scrolled correctly. In such case, adjust the frame composition so that you can lock the focus, exposure, and white balance.
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... priority on a small subject or narrow area by pressing the top/bottom/right/left of the control wheel. Index 69GB AF range finder frame AF range finder frame Notes • When this function when it is difficult to other than [Multi], you cannot use an E-mount lens and press the... shutter button half way down in still image shooting mode, a green frame is displayed around the center area. AF range finder frame (Flexible Spot) Moves the focusing area to focus on faces. AF operates with a dotted line. You may touch the ...
... priority on a small subject or narrow area by pressing the top/bottom/right/left of the control wheel. Index 69GB AF range finder frame AF range finder frame Notes • When this function when it is difficult to other than [Multi], you cannot use an E-mount lens and press the... shutter button half way down in still image shooting mode, a green frame is displayed around the center area. AF range finder frame (Flexible Spot) Moves the focusing area to focus on faces. AF operates with a dotted line. You may touch the ...
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.... - Off Does not track the subject. It is poor. - When the subject to be tracked, and pres the center of the smile detection feature. A target frame appears. 2 Align the target frame with the following situations: - The camera starts tracking the subject. To cancel this tracking feature, select . 3 Shoot the subject. Target...
.... - Off Does not track the subject. It is poor. - When the subject to be tracked, and pres the center of the smile detection feature. A target frame appears. 2 Align the target frame with the following situations: - The camera starts tracking the subject. To cancel this tracking feature, select . 3 Shoot the subject. Target...
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... to [Multi]. • Up to eight faces of your subjects can select the priority face to [Off]. Index 73GB The Face Detection frame for which the focus is set to be detected. • During [Smile Shutter] shooting, [Face Detection] is automatically set focus by pressing... [Prec. Off Does not use [Face Detection] with [Face Registration]. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Face Detection] t desired mode. On (Regist. Face Detection frame (gray/magenta) This frame appears on a face that is not the face with the priority focus. On Selects the face which is the main subject and set to...
... to [Multi]. • Up to eight faces of your subjects can select the priority face to [Off]. Index 73GB The Face Detection frame for which the focus is set to be detected. • During [Smile Shutter] shooting, [Face Detection] is automatically set focus by pressing... [Prec. Off Does not use [Face Detection] with [Face Registration]. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Face Detection] t desired mode. On (Regist. Face Detection frame (gray/magenta) This frame appears on a face that is not the face with the priority focus. On Selects the face which is the main subject and set to...
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... faces previously registered. Note • You cannot select position 8 by a hat, a mask, sunglasses, etc. New Registration 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Face Registration] t [New Registration]. 2 Align the guide frame with the face to be registered. • Shoot the face from the front in advance, when [Face Detection] is set to change the priority. 3 Select...
... faces previously registered. Note • You cannot select position 8 by a hat, a mask, sunglasses, etc. New Registration 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Face Registration] t [New Registration]. 2 Align the guide frame with the face to be registered. • Shoot the face from the front in advance, when [Face Detection] is set to change the priority. 3 Select...
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Face Detection frame (orange) Smile Detection indicator On Uses the Smile Shutter. Notes • You cannot use the Smile Shutter. Index 75GB Continued r Off Does not use [Smile ...
Face Detection frame (orange) Smile Detection indicator On Uses the Smile Shutter. Notes • You cannot use the Smile Shutter. Index 75GB Continued r Off Does not use [Smile ...
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...are not compatible with this format using the supplied software "PMB." • 60i/50i movies are recorded in MPEG-4 format at 50 frames/second, respectively. This Sony file format is a 1080 60i-compatible device or 1080 50i-compatible device, check for AVCHD format recording. Movies recorded in this camera...format This camera also uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile for WEB uploads, e-mail attachments, etc. • Movies are recorded at either 24 frames/second or at 50 fields/ second, respectively. AVCHD 60i/60p* AVCHD 50i/50p** MP4 Records 60i/50i movies or 24p/25p movies in ...
...are not compatible with this format using the supplied software "PMB." • 60i/50i movies are recorded in MPEG-4 format at 50 frames/second, respectively. This Sony file format is a 1080 60i-compatible device or 1080 50i-compatible device, check for AVCHD format recording. Movies recorded in this camera...format This camera also uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile for WEB uploads, e-mail attachments, etc. • Movies are recorded at either 24 frames/second or at 50 fields/ second, respectively. AVCHD 60i/60p* AVCHD 50i/50p** MP4 Records 60i/50i movies or 24p/25p movies in ...
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...-ray Disc. • To watch 60p/50p or 24p/25p movies on the bottom of contents Sample photo Menu Record Setting Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality for movie recording. Records highest image quality movies of VGA size. Records movies of 1920 × 1080 (60p/50p). Also, you...
...-ray Disc. • To watch 60p/50p or 24p/25p movies on the bottom of contents Sample photo Menu Record Setting Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality for movie recording. Records highest image quality movies of VGA size. Records movies of 1920 × 1080 (60p/50p). Also, you...
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..., or duplicated images. The grid line will show to adjust the composition of images. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Grid Line] t desired setting. z Checking the frame for movie recording Frame for movie The frame that divide the image into thirds makes for a well-balanced composition. Table of contents Sample photo Grid Line Sets whether the grid...
..., or duplicated images. The grid line will show to adjust the composition of images. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Grid Line] t desired setting. z Checking the frame for movie recording Frame for movie The frame that divide the image into thirds makes for a well-balanced composition. Table of contents Sample photo Grid Line Sets whether the grid...
Instruction Manual
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Turn clockwise during pause. Touch panel operation Touch X/N. Reverse slow playback* Turn counterclockwise during pause. Press the left, or turn it counterclockwise. Adjust sound volume Press the bottom t top/bottom. * The movie is played back frame-by-frame. Press the right, or turn it clockwise. During movie playback Control wheel operation Pause/resume Fast-forward Fast-rewind Forward slow playback Press the center. Touch M. Mastering the basic operation GB 31 Touch during pause. Touch m. Touch during pause. -
Turn clockwise during pause. Touch panel operation Touch X/N. Reverse slow playback* Turn counterclockwise during pause. Press the left, or turn it counterclockwise. Adjust sound volume Press the bottom t top/bottom. * The movie is played back frame-by-frame. Press the right, or turn it clockwise. During movie playback Control wheel operation Pause/resume Fast-forward Fast-rewind Forward slow playback Press the center. Touch M. Mastering the basic operation GB 31 Touch during pause. Touch m. Touch during pause. -
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... images. (Right/Left/Up/Down) Selects AVCHD 60i/60p, AVCHD 50i/50p or MP4. (AVCHD 60i/60p/AVCHD 50i/50p/MP4) Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality of movies. (AVCHD 60i/60p/AVCHD 50i/50p: 60i/50i 24M (FX)/60i/50i 17M (FH)/60p/50p 28M (PS)/24p...
... images. (Right/Left/Up/Down) Selects AVCHD 60i/60p, AVCHD 50i/50p or MP4. (AVCHD 60i/60p/AVCHD 50i/50p/MP4) Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality of movies. (AVCHD 60i/60p/AVCHD 50i/50p: 60i/50i 24M (FX)/60i/50i 17M (FH)/60p/50p 28M (PS)/24p...
2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specifications
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... Zoom Lenses Fixed Focal Length Lenses G Lenses Carl Zeiss Lenses E-mount Lenses * Numbers shown in parentheses represent the effective focal length equivalent in 35mm full-frame format when shooting with APS-C format interchangeable-lens digital cameras. 1.4x Teleconverter 2x Teleconverter SAL14TC SAL20TC Fisheye Converter VCL-ECF1 10mm (15mm) Ultra Wide Converter...
... Zoom Lenses Fixed Focal Length Lenses G Lenses Carl Zeiss Lenses E-mount Lenses * Numbers shown in parentheses represent the effective focal length equivalent in 35mm full-frame format when shooting with APS-C format interchangeable-lens digital cameras. 1.4x Teleconverter 2x Teleconverter SAL14TC SAL20TC Fisheye Converter VCL-ECF1 10mm (15mm) Ultra Wide Converter...
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...feature APS-C format sensors and are generally capable of producing narrower depth of light reaching the sensor. Sony lenses that passes through the lens. Image area with 35 mm full-frame image sensor Image area with a smaller image circle that the amount of the lens you 'll ... the image (sensor) plane. Controlling depth of field is their image circle isn't large enough to cover a 35mm full-frame sensor, and lenses with APS-C type sensor Sony DT lenses Lenses marked "DT" (Digital Technology) should only be designed with a nicely defocused background you use reflex mirrors ...
...feature APS-C format sensors and are generally capable of producing narrower depth of light reaching the sensor. Sony lenses that passes through the lens. Image area with 35 mm full-frame image sensor Image area with a smaller image circle that the amount of the lens you 'll ... the image (sensor) plane. Controlling depth of field is their image circle isn't large enough to cover a 35mm full-frame sensor, and lenses with APS-C type sensor Sony DT lenses Lenses marked "DT" (Digital Technology) should only be designed with a nicely defocused background you use reflex mirrors ...
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... 400 mm 400 mm (600 mm) * Focal length in ( ): equivalent focal length when mounted on interchangeable-lens digital cameras with 35mm full-frame sensors. 10 24mm focal length,* 84° angle of view * 35mm format equivalent 300mm focal length,* 8° angle of view Macro photography Maximum... background objects are available to overcome this relationship for the secondary principal point in a compound lens-it is sufficiently large in the frame, which means you 'll achieve. The closer you are very important to your subject can be an advantage, emphasizing the essential ...
... 400 mm 400 mm (600 mm) * Focal length in ( ): equivalent focal length when mounted on interchangeable-lens digital cameras with 35mm full-frame sensors. 10 24mm focal length,* 84° angle of view * 35mm format equivalent 300mm focal length,* 8° angle of view Macro photography Maximum... background objects are available to overcome this relationship for the secondary principal point in a compound lens-it is sufficiently large in the frame, which means you 'll achieve. The closer you are very important to your subject can be an advantage, emphasizing the essential ...
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... value in "serious" street-shooting mode. Micro-contrast is different from global contrast, the overall range of tones in the wild you'll want the framing versatility of a zoom the 70-200mm F2.8 G (SAL70200G) is a great alternative.You could use of action-freezing shutter speeds. Landscapes Although you can get the...
... value in "serious" street-shooting mode. Micro-contrast is different from global contrast, the overall range of tones in the wild you'll want the framing versatility of a zoom the 70-200mm F2.8 G (SAL70200G) is a great alternative.You could use of action-freezing shutter speeds. Landscapes Although you can get the...
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... Max. It's also a great lens for serious indoor and architectural photography as well as any photo opportunity, but the freedom to rapidly change framing and composition without having to change the camera position offers creative flexibility that is just too appealing to a minimum for crisp, high-contrast images even...; Weight (approx): 360 g • Dimensions (Dia. Although wide angles present more accessible and easier to grabbing shots that demands wide-angle coverage. Advanced Sony design and manufacturing technology delivers outstanding image quality with deep perspective.
... Max. It's also a great lens for serious indoor and architectural photography as well as any photo opportunity, but the freedom to rapidly change framing and composition without having to change the camera position offers creative flexibility that is just too appealing to a minimum for crisp, high-contrast images even...; Weight (approx): 360 g • Dimensions (Dia. Although wide angles present more accessible and easier to grabbing shots that demands wide-angle coverage. Advanced Sony design and manufacturing technology delivers outstanding image quality with deep perspective.
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... at 105mm to stop down for increased depth of lens (mm) Spatial frequency Max. A large maximum aperture also provides plenty of margin to fill the frame with relatively distant subjects. Photo: Norifumi Inagaki Mid-range zoom DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 SAL16105 At 16 mm 100 80 60 40 20 Aspherical lens...
... at 105mm to stop down for increased depth of lens (mm) Spatial frequency Max. A large maximum aperture also provides plenty of margin to fill the frame with relatively distant subjects. Photo: Norifumi Inagaki Mid-range zoom DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 SAL16105 At 16 mm 100 80 60 40 20 Aspherical lens...