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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. 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.
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... determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. 4 Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the ... will not occur in a residential installation. Address:16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SLT-A55V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the following measures: - If you have any questions about this equipment does cause...
... determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. 4 Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the ... will not occur in a residential installation. Address:16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SLT-A55V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the following measures: - If you have any questions about this equipment does cause...
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... Unauthorized recording of such materials may be played back only on AVCHD format-compatible devices. On the data specifications described in this manual are reproduced images, and are incompatible with HD image quality (high definition) can be contrary to the provisions of your camera ...is recommended that does not support High Profile - GPS-compatible: SLT-A55V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A55/A33 • Use GPS in AVCHD format with this camera cannot be played with regulations of pictures in this Instruction Manual The data on performance and specifications is charged for about an...
... Unauthorized recording of such materials may be played back only on AVCHD format-compatible devices. On the data specifications described in this manual are reproduced images, and are incompatible with HD image quality (high definition) can be contrary to the provisions of your camera ...is recommended that does not support High Profile - GPS-compatible: SLT-A55V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A55/A33 • Use GPS in AVCHD format with this camera cannot be played with regulations of pictures in this Instruction Manual The data on performance and specifications is charged for about an...
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...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 exposure (BULB 79 Recording movies 81 Available recording time for a movie 83 Notes on continuous...method to suit the movement of the subject (Autofocus Mode 88 Selecting the focus area (AF area 89 Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus 90 Checking the focus by enlarging the image 91 Detecting faces 93 Using the Face Detection function 93 Capturing smiling ...
...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 exposure (BULB 79 Recording movies 81 Available recording time for a movie 83 Notes on continuous...method to suit the movement of the subject (Autofocus Mode 88 Selecting the focus area (AF area 89 Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus 90 Checking the focus by enlarging the image 91 Detecting faces 93 Using the Face Detection function 93 Capturing smiling ...
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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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... response to format the card. Make sure that the device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it is the file system used with this Instruction Manual. • For recording movies, it to drop the battery pack. Lock lever 21 If you connect your camera to as doing so will erase all...
... response to format the card. Make sure that the device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it is the file system used with this Instruction Manual. • For recording movies, it to drop the battery pack. Lock lever 21 If you connect your camera to as doing so will erase all...
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Before your operation Display Indication AF area (89) AWB 7500K G9 ISO sensitivity (106) White balance (Auto, Preset, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter) (112) D-Range Optimizer (107)/Auto HDR (108) Creative Style (110) C Display 1/125 F2.8 +1.0 Metering mode (105) Exposure compensation (101)/Metered Manual (78) Flash compensation (103) EV scale (78, 119) Indication Shutter speed (75) Aperture (72) Exposure (101) AE lock (100) SteadyShot (57) 45
Before your operation Display Indication AF area (89) AWB 7500K G9 ISO sensitivity (106) White balance (Auto, Preset, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter) (112) D-Range Optimizer (107)/Auto HDR (108) Creative Style (110) C Display 1/125 F2.8 +1.0 Metering mode (105) Exposure compensation (101)/Metered Manual (78) Flash compensation (103) EV scale (78, 119) Indication Shutter speed (75) Aperture (72) Exposure (101) AE lock (100) SteadyShot (57) 45
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You can select a function for shooting or playback with the one of selecting a function with the Fn button, MENU button, etc. In this Instruction Manual, the process of buttons, such as the Fn (Function) button, or the MENU button. When you start an operation, an operation guide of control button ...
You can select a function for shooting or playback with the one of selecting a function with the Fn button, MENU button, etc. In this Instruction Manual, the process of buttons, such as the Fn (Function) button, or the MENU button. When you start an operation, an operation guide of control button ...
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button Shooting images Aperture (F-number) Shutter speed 77 Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure) This mode is suitable for z Shooting with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. 1 Set the mode dial to M. 2 Rotate the control dial to adjust the shutter speed, and while pressing the button, rotate the control dial to adjust the aperture.
button Shooting images Aperture (F-number) Shutter speed 77 Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure) This mode is suitable for z Shooting with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. 1 Set the mode dial to M. 2 Rotate the control dial to adjust the shutter speed, and while pressing the button, rotate the control dial to adjust the aperture.
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... will show an under or over compensation value based on the correct exposure using the index on the EV scale (Metered Manual*). In M mode, the ISO setting [AUTO] is in manual exposure mode. • When the mode dial is set to M, the ISO setting [AUTO] is set to select the shutter ...speed and aperture value combination. The b B arrow appears if the set . Rotate the control dial while pressing the AEL button to [100]. AEL button 78 Manual shift You can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination without changing the exposure you set exposure is beyond the range of the EV...
... will show an under or over compensation value based on the correct exposure using the index on the EV scale (Metered Manual*). In M mode, the ISO setting [AUTO] is in manual exposure mode. • When the mode dial is set to M, the ISO setting [AUTO] is set to select the shutter ...speed and aperture value combination. The b B arrow appears if the set . Rotate the control dial while pressing the AEL button to [100]. AEL button 78 Manual shift You can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination without changing the exposure you set exposure is beyond the range of the EV...
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...; Set the focus to [BULB]. • If the Smile Shutter or Auto HDR function is pressed, the shutter remains open using a tripod, turn off in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks, etc.
...; Set the focus to [BULB]. • If the Smile Shutter or Auto HDR function is pressed, the shutter remains open using a tripod, turn off in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks, etc.
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... 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 the lens, the method for adjusting the focus: autofocus... and manual focus. The type of lens The switch to be used The lens is Lens (Always set it to AF. to AF. MF. Depending on the...
... 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 the lens, the method for adjusting the focus: autofocus... and manual focus. The type of lens The switch to be used The lens is Lens (Always set it to AF. to AF. MF. Depending on the...
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... area where the focus has been confirmed turns green. Cannot focus. Still focusing. In such cases, use the focus lock shooting feature (page 87) or manual focus (page 90). • A subject that is low in contrast, such as blue sky or a white wall. • Two subjects at different distances overlapping in...
... area where the focus has been confirmed turns green. Cannot focus. Still focusing. In such cases, use the focus lock shooting feature (page 87) or manual focus (page 90). • A subject that is low in contrast, such as blue sky or a white wall. • Two subjects at different distances overlapping in...
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... Wide AF area is used, the center area is used, and when the Local AF area 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 control button is used. • When using..., the z indicator lights up when the focus is not adjusted properly in the viewfinder is not achieved if the diopter is confirmed. Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus) When it is difficult to achieve a sharp focus.
... Wide AF area is used, the center area is used, and when the Local AF area 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 control button is used. • When using..., the z indicator lights up when the focus is not adjusted properly in the viewfinder is not achieved if the diopter is confirmed. Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus) When it is difficult to achieve a sharp focus.
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... zoom scaling changes as follows: Full display t Approx. ×7.5 t Approx. ×15 (SLTA55/A55V)/Full display t Approx. ×7 t Approx. ×14 (SLT-A33) 4 Confirm and adjust the focus. • Rotate the focusing ring to adjust the focus in manual focus mode. • If you press the AF button in autofocus mode, the Focus...
... zoom scaling changes as follows: Full display t Approx. ×7.5 t Approx. ×15 (SLTA55/A55V)/Full display t Approx. ×7 t Approx. ×14 (SLT-A33) 4 Confirm and adjust the focus. • Rotate the focusing ring to adjust the focus in manual focus mode. • If you press the AF button in autofocus mode, the Focus...
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... Settings] t Select the desired valve 122 Pressing it again pauses the playback. 3D Sweep Panorama images cannot be displayed in the portrait position even if [Manual Rotate] is not available for images that were recorded with b/B on the control button, then press the center of the control button.
... Settings] t Select the desired valve 122 Pressing it again pauses the playback. 3D Sweep Panorama images cannot be displayed in the portrait position even if [Manual Rotate] is not available for images that were recorded with b/B on the control button, then press the center of the control button.
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For details, refer to the manual that can be uploaded, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Eye-Fi card. •... it is an Eye-Fi card inserted in the EU (as on the power again. For details, refer to the operating manual supplied with [GPS On/Off] set [Upload Settings] to [Off]. Do not insert any Eye-Fi cards in the camera...they were purchased. Notes • Before using an Eye-Fi card, set [GPS On/Off] to [Off] (page 138) (SLT-A55V only). • This product does not support the Eye-Fi "Endless Memory Mode." Make sure that Eye-Fi cards that was recorded...
For details, refer to the manual that can be uploaded, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Eye-Fi card. •... it is an Eye-Fi card inserted in the EU (as on the power again. For details, refer to the operating manual supplied with [GPS On/Off] set [Upload Settings] to [Off]. Do not insert any Eye-Fi cards in the camera...they were purchased. Notes • Before using an Eye-Fi card, set [GPS On/Off] to [Off] (page 138) (SLT-A55V only). • This product does not support the Eye-Fi "Endless Memory Mode." Make sure that Eye-Fi cards that was recorded...
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... shooting. MENU button t 1 t [AEL button] t Select the desired setting Notes • While the exposure value is locked, appears on the LCD monitor and in the manual exposure mode. • When [AEL toggle] is selected, be selected from the following two functions: - Changing the function of a focus hold button to release the... sure to press the AEL button again to the preview function If you use a lens equipped with a focus hold ] and [AEL toggle] settings affect the manual shift (page 78) in the viewfinder.
... shooting. MENU button t 1 t [AEL button] t Select the desired setting Notes • While the exposure value is locked, appears on the LCD monitor and in the manual exposure mode. • When [AEL toggle] is selected, be selected from the following two functions: - Changing the function of a focus hold button to release the... sure to press the AEL button again to the preview function If you use a lens equipped with a focus hold ] and [AEL toggle] settings affect the manual shift (page 78) in the viewfinder.
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In such cases, adjust the exposure manually by checking it on the recorded image. 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. 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.
In such cases, adjust the exposure manually by checking it on the recorded image. 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. 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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...the brightest setting even if you select [Auto]. 153 You can set the brightness of the viewfinder manually. You can set the brightness of the LCD monitor manually or select the setting that is suitable for interior photography because [Sunny Weather] is too bright. Changing... and so on a sunny day. MENU button t 1 t [Viewfinder Bright.] t [Manual] t Select the desired setting Note • When using the light sensor (page 15). Setting the brightness of the viewfinder manually The brightness of the viewfinder is automatically adjusted to the lighting conditions of the subject.
...the brightest setting even if you select [Auto]. 153 You can set the brightness of the viewfinder manually. You can set the brightness of the LCD monitor manually or select the setting that is suitable for interior photography because [Sunny Weather] is too bright. Changing... and so on a sunny day. MENU button t 1 t [Viewfinder Bright.] t [Manual] t Select the desired setting Note • When using the light sensor (page 15). Setting the brightness of the viewfinder manually The brightness of the viewfinder is automatically adjusted to the lighting conditions of the subject.