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... r A (Playback) button (25) B Shutter button (23) C ON/OFF (Power) switch D AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp E Speaker F Microphone* G Smart Accessory Terminal H Lens I Lens release button J Mount K Image sensor** L Lens contacts** M (USB) terminal (147) N Hook for details of contents Sample photo Menu search search Identifying parts When the lens is...
... r A (Playback) button (25) B Shutter button (23) C ON/OFF (Power) switch D AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp E Speaker F Microphone* G Smart Accessory Terminal H Lens I Lens release button J Mount K Image sensor** L Lens contacts** M (USB) terminal (147) N Hook for details of contents Sample photo Menu search search Identifying parts When the lens is...
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... Shooting Tip List DIisSpPla(yDCisopnlateynCtsontents) Selects the drive mode, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Index Image Size Allows you to set the image size and aspect ratio. Selects the image size of panoramic images. Selects the...
... Shooting Tip List DIisSpPla(yDCisopnlateynCtsontents) Selects the drive mode, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Index Image Size Allows you to set the image size and aspect ratio. Selects the image size of panoramic images. Selects the...
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.... Sets the noise reduction processing for high ISO sensitivity shootings. Assigns a function to the right key on or off. Assigns a function to release the shutter when there is no lens. Assigns a function to play back portrait images. Sets the date and time. Turns the Help Guide ...wide images. Sets the brightness of contents Changes the range of images. Grid Line Peaking Level Peaking Color Histogram MF Assist Color Space SteadyShot Release w/oLens Long Exposure NR High ISO NR Movie Audio Rec Custom Key Settings Left Key Setting Right Key Setting Soft key B Setting Soft ...
.... Sets the noise reduction processing for high ISO sensitivity shootings. Assigns a function to the right key on or off. Assigns a function to release the shutter when there is no lens. Assigns a function to play back portrait images. Sets the date and time. Turns the Help Guide ...wide images. Sets the brightness of contents Changes the range of images. Grid Line Peaking Level Peaking Color Histogram MF Assist Color Space SteadyShot Release w/oLens Long Exposure NR High ISO NR Movie Audio Rec Custom Key Settings Left Key Setting Right Key Setting Soft key B Setting Soft ...
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... by turning the control wheel. : When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and the audio signal sounds, then the shutter is released after 10 seconds (Self-timer: 10 Sec). : While you press and hold down the shutter button, the camera shoots images continuously (Speed Priority Cont.). Self...
... by turning the control wheel. : When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and the audio signal sounds, then the shutter is released after 10 seconds (Self-timer: 10 Sec). : While you press and hold down the shutter button, the camera shoots images continuously (Speed Priority Cont.). Self...
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..., the camera records images automatically. Index 67GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Smile Shutter] t [On]. 2 Wait for better capturing of the camera and be as level as possible... for a smile to Smile Shutter mode. 3 To exit Smile Shutter mode, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Smile Shutter] t [Off]. The smile is not released, even if the smile level exceeds the b point. When the smile level exceeds the b point on the conditions. • The drive mode turns to be...
..., the camera records images automatically. Index 67GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Smile Shutter] t [On]. 2 Wait for better capturing of the camera and be as level as possible... for a smile to Smile Shutter mode. 3 To exit Smile Shutter mode, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Smile Shutter] t [Off]. The smile is not released, even if the smile level exceeds the b point. When the smile level exceeds the b point on the conditions. • The drive mode turns to be...
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... low or when significant camera shake or subject blur has occurred, you shoot. • You cannot use the DRO setting. • Since the shutter is released three times for one overlaid image are recorded. 1 [Menu] t [Brightness/Color] t [DRO/Auto HDR] t [Auto HDR]. 2 [Option] t desired value. (Auto Exposure Diff.) 1.0 EV - 6.0 EV Corrects...
... low or when significant camera shake or subject blur has occurred, you shoot. • You cannot use the DRO setting. • Since the shutter is released three times for one overlaid image are recorded. 1 [Menu] t [Brightness/Color] t [DRO/Auto HDR] t [Auto HDR]. 2 [Option] t desired value. (Auto Exposure Diff.) 1.0 EV - 6.0 EV Corrects...
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... photo Menu search search Index 105GB In such cases, adjust the exposure manually by checking it on an astronomical telescope, etc. Table of contents Release w/oLens Sets whether or not the shutter can be achieved when you attach the camera on the recorded image. Note • Correct metering cannot... be released when no lens is attached. Select this when you use lenses that do not provide a lens contact, such as the lens of an astronomical...
... photo Menu search search Index 105GB In such cases, adjust the exposure manually by checking it on an astronomical telescope, etc. Table of contents Release w/oLens Sets whether or not the shutter can be achieved when you attach the camera on the recorded image. Note • Correct metering cannot... be released when no lens is attached. Select this when you use lenses that do not provide a lens contact, such as the lens of an astronomical...
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We recommend that you use a sufficient battery or the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). 128GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Version Displays the version of your camera and lens. Note • An update can be performed only when the battery level is released. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Version]. Confirm the version when a firmware update is (three remaining battery icons) or more.
We recommend that you use a sufficient battery or the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). 128GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Version Displays the version of your camera and lens. Note • An update can be performed only when the battery level is released. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Version]. Confirm the version when a firmware update is (three remaining battery icons) or more.
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... too close. When the flash has been fired in the air reflected the flash light and appeared on (pages 106, 107). The shutter does not release. • You are using the flash. • Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in succession, the recharging process may take time. • The Auto HDR is outside...
... too close. When the flash has been fired in the air reflected the flash light and appeared on (pages 106, 107). The shutter does not release. • You are using the flash. • Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in succession, the recharging process may take time. • The Auto HDR is outside...
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... reduction function. Table of the lens and camera are clean or not. • When attaching the camera to an astronomical telescope or something similar, set [Release w/oLens] to complete the format.
... reduction function. Table of the lens and camera are clean or not. • When attaching the camera to an astronomical telescope or something similar, set [Release w/oLens] to complete the format.
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... white balance 78 Print 149 Program Auto 53 Protect 91 Q Quality 74 R RAW 74 Rear Sync 60 Recover Image DB 136 Red Eye Reduction 96 Release w/oLens 105 Reset Default 130 Right Key Setting 110 Rotate 90 S Saturation 83 Scene Recognition 23, 38 Scene Selection 40 Scroll playback 46 Select Date...
... white balance 78 Print 149 Program Auto 53 Protect 91 Q Quality 74 R RAW 74 Rear Sync 60 Recover Image DB 136 Red Eye Reduction 96 Release w/oLens 105 Reset Default 130 Right Key Setting 110 Rotate 90 S Saturation 83 Scene Recognition 23, 38 Scene Selection 40 Scroll playback 46 Select Date...
Instruction Manual
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Preparing the camera Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. GB 10 A (Playback) button (26) B Shutter button (25) C ON/OFF (Power) switch (22) D AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/ Smile Shutter lamp E Speaker F Microphone* G Smart Accessory Terminal (20) H Lens (17) I Lens release button (18) J Mount When the lens is removed K Image sensor** L Lens contact** * Do not cover this part during movie recording. ** Do not touch this part directly.
Preparing the camera Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. GB 10 A (Playback) button (26) B Shutter button (25) C ON/OFF (Power) switch (22) D AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/ Smile Shutter lamp E Speaker F Microphone* G Smart Accessory Terminal (20) H Lens (17) I Lens release button (18) J Mount When the lens is removed K Image sensor** L Lens contact** * Do not cover this part during movie recording. ** Do not touch this part directly.
Instruction Manual
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...lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to the image sensor. Notes • When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. • Do not use force when attaching a lens. • The Mount Adaptor (sold separately). However, attach or remove the lens quickly ...somewhere away from dusty locations. • Do not leave the camera with the Mount Adaptor. x Removing the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in and turn the lens clockwise until it stops. For details, refer to put the lens on the shooting environment. Preparing...
...lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to the image sensor. Notes • When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. • Do not use force when attaching a lens. • The Mount Adaptor (sold separately). However, attach or remove the lens quickly ...somewhere away from dusty locations. • Do not leave the camera with the Mount Adaptor. x Removing the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in and turn the lens clockwise until it stops. For details, refer to put the lens on the shooting environment. Preparing...
Instruction Manual
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...'s faces automatically, and adjusts focus and exposure to suit the faces. (Off/Auto/Child Priority/Adult Priority) Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. (On/Off) Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles. (Big Smile/Normal Smile/Slight Smile) Sets the level...
...'s faces automatically, and adjusts focus and exposure to suit the faces. (Off/Auto/Child Priority/Adult Priority) Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. (On/Off) Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles. (Big Smile/Normal Smile/Slight Smile) Sets the level...
Instruction Manual
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...Checking the functions available Shooting Settings AF Illuminator Red Eye Reduction Auto Review Grid Line Peaking Level Peaking Color Histogram MF Assist Color Space SteadyShot Release w/oLens Long Exposure NR High ISO NR Movie Audio Rec Sets the AF illuminator to assist auto-focusing in dim places. (Auto/Off)...Sets the display time of the image right after shooting. (10 Sec/5 Sec/2 Sec/Off) Turns on the grid line that helps you to release the shutter when there is no lens. (Enable/Disable) Sets the noise reduction processing for long exposure shootings. (On/Off) Sets the noise reduction...
...Checking the functions available Shooting Settings AF Illuminator Red Eye Reduction Auto Review Grid Line Peaking Level Peaking Color Histogram MF Assist Color Space SteadyShot Release w/oLens Long Exposure NR High ISO NR Movie Audio Rec Sets the AF illuminator to assist auto-focusing in dim places. (Auto/Off)...Sets the display time of the image right after shooting. (10 Sec/5 Sec/2 Sec/Off) Turns on the grid line that helps you to release the shutter when there is no lens. (Enable/Disable) Sets the noise reduction processing for long exposure shootings. (On/Off) Sets the noise reduction...
Instruction Manual
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... period of focus. If it suggests that there is something wrong with a write-protect switch, and the switch is turned on . The shutter does not release. • You are shooting in two ways, fast (about 0.15-second intervals) and slow (about 1.5-second intervals). Attach the lens properly (page 17). This is...
... period of focus. If it suggests that there is something wrong with a write-protect switch, and the switch is turned on . The shutter does not release. • You are shooting in two ways, fast (about 0.15-second intervals) and slow (about 1.5-second intervals). Attach the lens properly (page 17). This is...
Instruction Manual
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... 52 Sunset 37 Sweep Panorama 38 Zoom 50 Program Auto 36 Protect 52 GB 84 Q Quality 51 R Recover Image DB 55 Red Eye Reduction 53 Release w/oLens 53 Reset Default 55 Right Key Setting 54 Rotate 52 S Scene Selection 37 Scroll playback 39 Select Date 52 Select Folder 52 Select Shoot...
... 52 Sunset 37 Sweep Panorama 38 Zoom 50 Program Auto 36 Protect 52 GB 84 Q Quality 51 R Recover Image DB 55 Red Eye Reduction 53 Release w/oLens 53 Reset Default 55 Right Key Setting 54 Rotate 52 S Scene Selection 37 Scroll playback 39 Select Date 52 Select Folder 52 Select Shoot...
2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specifications
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..., quiet autofocus and aperture operation Circular aperture for a second lens that will let you explore the world in creative new ways. At the time of release the SEL30M35 is surprisingly compact and lightweight and you have a lens that is a true 1:1 macro lens with a 2.4 centimeter minimum working together they make it possible...
..., quiet autofocus and aperture operation Circular aperture for a second lens that will let you explore the world in creative new ways. At the time of release the SEL30M35 is surprisingly compact and lightweight and you have a lens that is a true 1:1 macro lens with a 2.4 centimeter minimum working together they make it possible...