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Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual A-mount Preparing the camera Before your operation Shooting images Using the shooting function Using the viewing function Changing your setup Viewing images on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on a computer Printing images Others Index Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual A-mount Preparing the camera Before your operation Shooting images Using the shooting function Using the viewing function Changing your setup Viewing images on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on a computer Printing images Others Index Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
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...continuing to shoot. • The surface of the camera may get hot. GPS-compatible: SLT-A55V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A55/A33 • Use GPS in this manual The photographs used as examples of the camera rises. The pictures used in this manual are reproduced images, and are incompatible with regulations of... For this reason, movies recorded in this Instruction Manual: at an ordinary ambient temperature of 25ºC (77°F), and using this camera cannot be played on devices other than those that is turned off, leave the camera for MP4 format recording. DVD-based players or ...
...continuing to shoot. • The surface of the camera may get hot. GPS-compatible: SLT-A55V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A55/A33 • Use GPS in this manual The photographs used as examples of the camera rises. The pictures used in this manual are reproduced images, and are incompatible with regulations of... For this reason, movies recorded in this Instruction Manual: at an ordinary ambient temperature of 25ºC (77°F), and using this camera cannot be played on devices other than those that is turned off, leave the camera for MP4 format recording. DVD-based players or ...
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and Canada) • Eyecup (1) (Attached on the camera) • CD-ROM (Application Software for α camera) (1) • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NPFW50 (1) • USB cable (1) • Shoulder strap (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) 13 Preparing the camera Preparing the camera Checking the accessories supplied The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. • BC-VW1 Battery charger (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the U.S.A.
and Canada) • Eyecup (1) (Attached on the camera) • CD-ROM (Application Software for α camera) (1) • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NPFW50 (1) • USB cable (1) • Shoulder strap (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) 13 Preparing the camera Preparing the camera Checking the accessories supplied The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. • BC-VW1 Battery charger (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the U.S.A.
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... referred to as doing so will erase all data on SDXC memory cards.) To remove the battery pack Turn off the camera and slide the lock lever in this Instruction Manual. • For recording movies, it to an incompatible device, you use following memory cards. - (Mark2) ("Memory Stick PRO ... PRO Duo" media and the SD memory card, SDHC memory card and SDXC memory card are not compatible with this camera. If you connect your camera to the camera. Make sure that the device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it is the file system used with exFAT. Lock lever...
... referred to as doing so will erase all data on SDXC memory cards.) To remove the battery pack Turn off the camera and slide the lock lever in this Instruction Manual. • For recording movies, it to an incompatible device, you use following memory cards. - (Mark2) ("Memory Stick PRO ... PRO Duo" media and the SD memory card, SDHC memory card and SDXC memory card are not compatible with this camera. If you connect your camera to the camera. Make sure that the device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it is the file system used with exFAT. Lock lever...
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...flashing if the difference becomes greater. * When the camera is in manual exposure mode. • When the mode dial is set to [100]. However, the flash range differs according to select the shutter speed and aperture value combination. Manual shift You can change the shutter speed and aperture... show an under or over compensation value based on the correct exposure using the index on the EV scale (Metered Manual*). AEL button 78 Standard value Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not available. The b B arrow appears if the set to M, the ISO setting [AUTO...
...flashing if the difference becomes greater. * When the camera is in manual exposure mode. • When the mode dial is set to [100]. However, the flash range differs according to select the shutter speed and aperture value combination. Manual shift You can change the shutter speed and aperture... show an under or over compensation value based on the correct exposure using the index on the EV scale (Metered Manual*). AEL button 78 Standard value Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not available. The b B arrow appears if the set to M, the ISO setting [AUTO...
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... HDR function is activated, you start BULB shooting after the temperature of time that is pressed, the shutter remains open using a tripod, turn off in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks, etc. Shooting techniques • Use a tripod. • Set the focus to press and hold the shutter button for the same...
... HDR function is activated, you start BULB shooting after the temperature of time that is pressed, the shutter remains open using a tripod, turn off in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks, etc. Shooting techniques • Use a tripod. • Set the focus to press and hold the shutter button for the same...
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... method There are two methods for switching between the auto focus and manual focus is equipped with the focus mode switch, set equipped with a the focus mode focus mode switch switch on the camera to AF.) The lens is not Camera equipped with a focus mode switch To switch to auto focus To switch... to manual focus Set the focus mode Set the focus mode switch on the lens to switch on...
... method There are two methods for switching between the auto focus and manual focus is equipped with the focus mode switch, set equipped with a the focus mode focus mode switch switch on the camera to AF.) The lens is not Camera equipped with a focus mode switch To switch to auto focus To switch... to manual focus Set the focus mode Set the focus mode switch on the lens to switch on...
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.... Focusing ring Notes • In the case of a subject that is selected with the control button is used , the area that can adjust the focus manually. 1 Set the focus mode switch on the lens to MF. 2 When the lens is not equipped with the focus mode switch, set the focus mode... switch on the camera to MF. 3 Rotate the focusing ring of the focusing ring may not be smooth. • The correct focus in the viewfinder is not achieved if...
.... Focusing ring Notes • In the case of a subject that is selected with the control button is used , the area that can adjust the focus manually. 1 Set the focus mode switch on the lens to MF. 2 When the lens is not equipped with the focus mode switch, set the focus mode... switch on the camera to MF. 3 Rotate the focusing ring of the focusing ring may not be smooth. • The correct focus in the viewfinder is not achieved if...
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...; Wi-Fi network communication may be made available to a third party. If there is an Eye-Fi card inserted in the camera, set [GPS On/Off] to [Off] (page 138) (SLT-A55V only). • This product does not support the Eye-Fi "Endless Memory Mode." If the communication status is set up the... your computer before formatting the card. • Use an Eye-Fi card after updating the firmware to the latest version. For details, refer to the manual that can be used only in accordance with [GPS On/Off] set to [On], the location information of the image may be uploaded, refer to...
...; Wi-Fi network communication may be made available to a third party. If there is an Eye-Fi card inserted in the camera, set [GPS On/Off] to [Off] (page 138) (SLT-A55V only). • This product does not support the Eye-Fi "Endless Memory Mode." If the communication status is set up the... your computer before formatting the card. • Use an Eye-Fi card after updating the firmware to the latest version. For details, refer to the manual that can be used only in accordance with [GPS On/Off] set to [On], the location information of the image may be uploaded, refer to...
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Note • Correct metering cannot be achieved when you use lenses that do not provide a lens contact, such as the lens of a movie if you do not operate the camera for about one minute. In such cases, adjust the exposure manually by checking it on the recorded image. MENU button t 2 t [Demo Mode] t [On] 152 Selecting the language MENU button t 1 t [ Language] t Select the language Setting the demonstration playback of a movie You can set the camera to start the demonstration playback of an astronomical telescope.
Note • Correct metering cannot be achieved when you use lenses that do not provide a lens contact, such as the lens of a movie if you do not operate the camera for about one minute. In such cases, adjust the exposure manually by checking it on the recorded image. MENU button t 2 t [Demo Mode] t [On] 152 Selecting the language MENU button t 1 t [ Language] t Select the language Setting the demonstration playback of a movie You can set the camera to start the demonstration playback of an astronomical telescope.
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... Setting the LCD monitor/electronic viewfinder Setting the brightness of the LCD monitor The brightness of the subject. MENU button t 1 t [Viewfinder Bright.] t [Manual] t Select the desired setting Note • When using the light sensor (page 15). Changing your hand and so on. • When using the... camera with the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately), the brightness of the viewfinder is automatically adjusted to the brightest setting even if you select ...
... Setting the LCD monitor/electronic viewfinder Setting the brightness of the LCD monitor The brightness of the subject. MENU button t 1 t [Viewfinder Bright.] t [Manual] t Select the desired setting Note • When using the light sensor (page 15). Changing your hand and so on. • When using the... camera with the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately), the brightness of the viewfinder is automatically adjusted to the brightest setting even if you select ...
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... outside the suitable range for charging the battery pack. Charging will resume and the CHARGE lamp will be lit when the ambient temperature returns to [Manual]. Charge the battery pack under the suitable temperatures between 10°C and 30°C (50°F and 86°F). To cancel the power... save , operate the camera, such as pressing the shutter button halfway down (page 151). No images in the viewfinder. • Adjust the diopter scale properly using the diopter...
... outside the suitable range for charging the battery pack. Charging will resume and the CHARGE lamp will be lit when the ambient temperature returns to [Manual]. Charge the battery pack under the suitable temperatures between 10°C and 30°C (50°F and 86°F). To cancel the power... save , operate the camera, such as pressing the shutter button halfway down (page 151). No images in the viewfinder. • Adjust the diopter scale properly using the diopter...
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... the recording position. • Check the free capacity of the memory card (page 32). • You cannot record images while charging the built-in manual focus mode, set the focus mode switch to AF (autofocus) (page 85). • When the focus mode switch is equipped with a write-protect ...take time. • The Auto HDR is processing an image (page 107). Use the focus-lock or manual focus function (pages 87, 90). Attach the lens properly (page 26). • When the camera is not attached properly. Check the minimum focal distance of the lens. • You are shooting in...
... the recording position. • Check the free capacity of the memory card (page 32). • You cannot record images while charging the built-in manual focus mode, set the focus mode switch to AF (autofocus) (page 85). • When the focus mode switch is equipped with a write-protect ...take time. • The Auto HDR is processing an image (page 107). Use the focus-lock or manual focus function (pages 87, 90). Attach the lens properly (page 26). • When the camera is not attached properly. Check the minimum focal distance of the lens. • You are shooting in...