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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. 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
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... adaptor of in fire. • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. • Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Refer to rain or moisture. 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS... on it. • Do not short circuit and do not expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. SLT-A55/A55V/A33 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery...
... adaptor of in fire. • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. • Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Refer to rain or moisture. 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS... on it. • Do not short circuit and do not expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. SLT-A55/A55V/A33 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery...
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... has been UL Listed. 3 The UL Mark on the product means it is supplied, the power cord (mains lead) can help preserve our environment by Sony. • Dispose of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http:// www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium...
... has been UL Listed. 3 The UL Mark on the product means it is supplied, the power cord (mains lead) can help preserve our environment by Sony. • Dispose of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http:// www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium...
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... below is for a digital device pursuant to radio or television reception, which the receiver is subject to the following measures: - Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SLT-A55V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - If you have any questions about this product, you may cause undesired operation. This...
... below is for a digital device pursuant to radio or television reception, which the receiver is subject to the following measures: - Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SLT-A55V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - If you have any questions about this product, you may cause undesired operation. This...
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...addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents. This product has been tested and found compliant with separate collection systems) Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where ...not be treated as household waste. Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this SLT-A55V Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera is disposed of correctly, you purchased the product. 5 Instead it shall be caused by inappropriate waste ...
...addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents. This product has been tested and found compliant with separate collection systems) Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where ...not be treated as household waste. Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this SLT-A55V Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera is disposed of correctly, you purchased the product. 5 Instead it shall be caused by inappropriate waste ...
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... and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an incorporated battery, this battery should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. 6 The recycling of the materials will be replaced by inappropriate waste handling of electrical and electronic equipment. If the plug supplied with BS...
... and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an incorporated battery, this battery should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. 6 The recycling of the materials will be replaced by inappropriate waste handling of electrical and electronic equipment. If the plug supplied with BS...
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... procedure • This camera has two modes for shooting: the LCD monitor mode using the LCD monitor, and the viewfinder mode using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. Notes on the LCD monitor, electronic viewfinder, lens, and image sensor • The...
... procedure • This camera has two modes for shooting: the LCD monitor mode using the LCD monitor, and the viewfinder mode using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. Notes on the LCD monitor, electronic viewfinder, lens, and image sensor • The...
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.../H.264. • Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition) can be played with this camera. Unauthorized recording of the copyright laws. GPS-compatible: SLT-A55V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A55/A33 • Use GPS in MP4 format with the following devices. - Notes on long-time recording • When you continue to turn off...
.../H.264. • Discs recorded with HD image quality (high definition) can be played with this camera. Unauthorized recording of the copyright laws. GPS-compatible: SLT-A55V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A55/A33 • Use GPS in MP4 format with the following devices. - Notes on long-time recording • When you continue to turn off...
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Table of Contents Preparing the camera Before your operation Shooting images Notes on using your camera 7 Checking the accessories supplied 13 Identifying parts 14 Charging the battery pack 18 Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) 20 Attaching a lens 26 Preparing the camera 28 Using the accessories supplied 30 Checking the number of recordable images 32 Cleaning 35 Screen indicators 39 Switching the screen mode between the LCD monitor and the electronic viewfinder 39 Switching the recording information display (DISP 40 Recording information display (Graphic ...
Table of Contents Preparing the camera Before your operation Shooting images Notes on using your camera 7 Checking the accessories supplied 13 Identifying parts 14 Charging the battery pack 18 Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) 20 Attaching a lens 26 Preparing the camera 28 Using the accessories supplied 30 Checking the number of recordable images 32 Cleaning 35 Screen indicators 39 Switching the screen mode between the LCD monitor and the electronic viewfinder 39 Switching the recording information display (DISP 40 Recording information display (Graphic ...
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Shooting with a suitable setting for the subject 63 Shooting with preset settings according to the scene (Scene Selection 63 Shooting panoramic images (Sweep Shooting) . 66 Shooting continuously at high speed (Continuous Advance Priority AE 69 Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode 70 Shooting with program auto 71 Shooting by controlling the blur of the background (Aperture priority 72 Shooting a moving subject with various expressions (Shutter speed priority 75 Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure 77 Shooting trails with long ...
Shooting with a suitable setting for the subject 63 Shooting with preset settings according to the scene (Scene Selection 63 Shooting panoramic images (Sweep Shooting) . 66 Shooting continuously at high speed (Continuous Advance Priority AE 69 Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode 70 Shooting with program auto 71 Shooting by controlling the blur of the background (Aperture priority 72 Shooting a moving subject with various expressions (Shutter speed priority 75 Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure 77 Shooting trails with long ...
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Using brightness compensation for the entire image (Exposure compensation 101 Adjusting the amount of flash light (Flash Compensation 103 Selecting the flash control mode to set the amount of flash light (Flash control 104 Selecting the method for measuring the brightness of a subject (Metering Mode 105 Setting ISO 106 Compensating for the brightness and contrast automatically (D-Range 107 Correcting the brightness of the image (D-Range Optimizer 107 Compensating automatically with rich gradation (Auto High Dynamic Range 108 Image processing 110 Selecting your desired image processing...
Using brightness compensation for the entire image (Exposure compensation 101 Adjusting the amount of flash light (Flash Compensation 103 Selecting the flash control mode to set the amount of flash light (Flash control 104 Selecting the method for measuring the brightness of a subject (Metering Mode 105 Setting ISO 106 Compensating for the brightness and contrast automatically (D-Range 107 Correcting the brightness of the image (D-Range Optimizer 107 Compensating automatically with rich gradation (Auto High Dynamic Range 108 Image processing 110 Selecting your desired image processing...
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... the information of recorded images 127 Protecting images (Protect 131 Deleting images (Delete 132 Viewing images on a TV screen 134 Changing your setup GPS setting (SLT-A55V only 138 Setting image size and image quality 141 Setting the method for recording on a memory card ..... 145 Changing the noise reduction setting 149 Changing... computer 165 Creating a movie disc 168 Printing images Specifying DPOF 172 Others Specifications 174 Troubleshooting 179 Warning messages 189 Precautions 192 AVCHD format 195 GPS (SLT-A55V only 196 3D-shootings 198 Index 199 12
... the information of recorded images 127 Protecting images (Protect 131 Deleting images (Delete 132 Viewing images on a TV screen 134 Changing your setup GPS setting (SLT-A55V only 138 Setting image size and image quality 141 Setting the method for recording on a memory card ..... 145 Changing the noise reduction setting 149 Changing... computer 165 Creating a movie disc 168 Printing images Specifying DPOF 172 Others Specifications 174 Troubleshooting 179 Warning messages 189 Precautions 192 AVCHD format 195 GPS (SLT-A55V only 196 3D-shootings 198 Index 199 12
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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. 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
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Front side A Shutter button (59) B Power switch (28) C Control dial (73) D Remote sensor E Self-timer lamp (117) F Lens contacts* G Mirror* H Preview button (74) I Mount J Built-in parentheses for details of operation. Identifying parts See the pages in flash* (96) K Microphone** L Mode dial (59 - 80) M (Flash pop-up) button (96) 14 N Lens release button (27) O Focus mode switch (85, 90) * Do not directly touch these parts. ** Do not cover this part during movie recording.
Front side A Shutter button (59) B Power switch (28) C Control dial (73) D Remote sensor E Self-timer lamp (117) F Lens contacts* G Mirror* H Preview button (74) I Mount J Built-in parentheses for details of operation. Identifying parts See the pages in flash* (96) K Microphone** L Mode dial (59 - 80) M (Flash pop-up) button (96) 14 N Lens release button (27) O Focus mode switch (85, 90) * Do not directly touch these parts. ** Do not cover this part during movie recording.
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Rear side Preparing the camera A Microphone** B Auto-lock Accessory shoe (99) C MENU button (49) D Viewfinder* (39) E Eyepiece sensors (39) F Diopter-adjustment dial (29) G LCD monitor (42, 121, 127) H Light sensor (153) I (Playback) button (121) J Access lamp (22) K For shooting: Focus Magnifier button (91, 150) For viewing: (Delete) button (132) L MOVIE button (81) M FINDER/LCD button (39, 154) N Speaker O Image sensor position mark (87) P D-RANGE (Dynamic range) button (107) Q For shooting: AEL (AE lock) button (78, 100) For viewing: (Zoom in) button (124) R For shooting: button (101...
Rear side Preparing the camera A Microphone** B Auto-lock Accessory shoe (99) C MENU button (49) D Viewfinder* (39) E Eyepiece sensors (39) F Diopter-adjustment dial (29) G LCD monitor (42, 121, 127) H Light sensor (153) I (Playback) button (121) J Access lamp (22) K For shooting: Focus Magnifier button (91, 150) For viewing: (Delete) button (132) L MOVIE button (81) M FINDER/LCD button (39, 154) N Speaker O Image sensor position mark (87) P D-RANGE (Dynamic range) button (107) Q For shooting: AEL (AE lock) button (78, 100) For viewing: (Zoom in) button (124) R For shooting: button (101...
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T Control button When the menu is turned on: v/ V/b/B button (46) When the menu is turned off: DISP (Display) (40, 121)/WB (White balance) (112)/ (Drive) (116)/ISO (106) U Control button (Enter) (46)/AF button (89) * Do not directly touch these parts. ** Do not cover this part during movie recording. 16
T Control button When the menu is turned on: v/ V/b/B button (46) When the menu is turned off: DISP (Display) (40, 121)/WB (White balance) (112)/ (Drive) (116)/ISO (106) U Control button (Enter) (46)/AF button (89) * Do not directly touch these parts. ** Do not cover this part during movie recording. 16
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B Hooks for shoulder strap (30) C HDMI terminal (134) D (USB) terminal (165) E Microphone jack • When an external microphone is connected, the internal microphone is supplied by the camera. You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). F Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with the guide of the REMOTE terminal. G Memory card insertion slot (20) H Battery/memory card cover (20) I Connection plate cover • For using the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) to the camera, insert the plug of the Remote Commander ...
B Hooks for shoulder strap (30) C HDMI terminal (134) D (USB) terminal (165) E Microphone jack • When an external microphone is connected, the internal microphone is supplied by the camera. You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). F Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with the guide of the REMOTE terminal. G Memory card insertion slot (20) H Battery/memory card cover (20) I Connection plate cover • For using the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) to the camera, insert the plug of the Remote Commander ...
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and Canada CHARGE lamp Power cord (mains lead) 18 The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack can also be charged even when it clicks. 2 Connect the battery charger to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F) is finished. • Time required to the For the U.S.A and Canada wall outlet (wall socket). It can be used when it has not been fully charged. 1 Insert the battery pack onto the battery charger. Push the battery pack until it has not been fully depleted. CHARGE lamp For countries/regions other than the U.S.A. Plug Light on: Charging Light off:...
and Canada CHARGE lamp Power cord (mains lead) 18 The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack can also be charged even when it clicks. 2 Connect the battery charger to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F) is finished. • Time required to the For the U.S.A and Canada wall outlet (wall socket). It can be used when it has not been fully charged. 1 Insert the battery pack onto the battery charger. Push the battery pack until it has not been fully depleted. CHARGE lamp For countries/regions other than the U.S.A. Plug Light on: Charging Light off:...
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Check that a battery pack other than the "InfoLITHIUM" W series battery pack in the battery charger (supplied) with your camera. Clean the battery charger with dry cloth, etc. Note • Do not use your camera and the battery charger and the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any battery pack other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. To use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may indicate a battery error or that the battery pack is the specified type, remove the battery pack, replace it has ...
Check that a battery pack other than the "InfoLITHIUM" W series battery pack in the battery charger (supplied) with your camera. Clean the battery charger with dry cloth, etc. Note • Do not use your camera and the battery charger and the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any battery pack other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. To use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may indicate a battery error or that the battery pack is the specified type, remove the battery pack, replace it has ...
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Lock lever Ensure the notched corner faces correctly. 20 Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) 1 While sliding the cover open lever, open the cover. 2 Firmly insert the battery pack all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery. 3 Insert a memory card. • With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. 4 Close the cover.
Lock lever Ensure the notched corner faces correctly. 20 Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) 1 While sliding the cover open lever, open the cover. 2 Firmly insert the battery pack all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery. 3 Insert a memory card. • With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. 4 Close the cover.