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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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...Representative for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be treated as household waste. By ensuring this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the applicable ... tested and found compliant with the essential requirements and other European countries with separate collection systems) Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this SLT-A55V Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera is in compliance with the limits set out in separate service or guarantee documents. The recycling...
...Representative for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be treated as household waste. By ensuring this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the applicable ... tested and found compliant with the essential requirements and other European countries with separate collection systems) Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this SLT-A55V Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera is in compliance with the limits set out in separate service or guarantee documents. The recycling...
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...easily affected by taking hold of the LCD monitor. • Do not expose the camera to other medium. Notes on the LCD monitor, electronic viewfinder, lens, and image sensor • The LCD monitor and electronic viewfinder are manufactured using the viewfinder. • The recorded image may be different from the ... • 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 functions available with the camera.
...easily affected by taking hold of the LCD monitor. • Do not expose the camera to other medium. Notes on the LCD monitor, electronic viewfinder, lens, and image sensor • The LCD monitor and electronic viewfinder are manufactured using the viewfinder. • The recorded image may be different from the ... • 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 functions available with the camera.
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... 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...
... 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...
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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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...lenses are not compatible with this camera. • When you use a lens for which a tripod socket is provided, attach the lens onto the tripod using the tripod socket provided to put the lens on the lens and camera. 3 Turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. • Be sure to... help balance the weight of the lens. • When changing the lens, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations so as to keep...
...lenses are not compatible with this camera. • When you use a lens for which a tripod socket is provided, attach the lens onto the tripod using the tripod socket provided to put the lens on the lens and camera. 3 Turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. • Be sure to... help balance the weight of the lens. • When changing the lens, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations so as to keep...
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... sensor. When you attach them, remove dust from them. • A rear lens cap is equipped with the DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM Lens Kit. Setup menu 27 Lens release button Note on changing the lens When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and lands on the surface of... the image sensor (the part that acts as the film), it to prevent dust from dusty locations when attaching/removing a lens. However, quickly change the lens away from landing on the shooting environment. The camera is not supplied with an anti-dust function to the camera, purchase the ...
... sensor. When you attach them, remove dust from them. • A rear lens cap is equipped with the DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM Lens Kit. Setup menu 27 Lens release button Note on changing the lens When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and lands on the surface of... the image sensor (the part that acts as the film), it to prevent dust from dusty locations when attaching/removing a lens. However, quickly change the lens away from landing on the shooting environment. The camera is not supplied with an anti-dust function to the camera, purchase the ...
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...• Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with lens cleaning solution. Chemical products such as lens contacts, or the mirror. Do not leave the camera in a spiral pattern from the center to the surface, wipe it off with..., benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide, etc. - Cleaning the lens • Do not use the following as thinner, or benzine. • When cleaning the lens surface, remove dust using a commercially available blower*. For details on cleaning the image sensor, see...
...• Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with lens cleaning solution. Chemical products such as lens contacts, or the mirror. Do not leave the camera in a spiral pattern from the center to the surface, wipe it off with..., benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide, etc. - Cleaning the lens • Do not use the following as thinner, or benzine. • When cleaning the lens surface, remove dust using a commercially available blower*. For details on cleaning the image sensor, see...
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...The image sensor vibrates for a short time, and eliminates dust from the sensor. 5 Turn off the camera. Mirror lock lever 37 Preparing the camera 4 Select [Enter] with a finger to lift up the mirror. • Be careful not to 4 of "To clean the image sensor automatically using the cleaning mode of... the camera." 2 Detach the lens (page 27). 3 Push the V mark on the mirror lock lever with v, and press the center of the...
...The image sensor vibrates for a short time, and eliminates dust from the sensor. 5 Turn off the camera. Mirror lock lever 37 Preparing the camera 4 Select [Enter] with a finger to lift up the mirror. • Be careful not to 4 of "To clean the image sensor automatically using the cleaning mode of... the camera." 2 Detach the lens (page 27). 3 Push the V mark on the mirror lock lever with v, and press the center of the...
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... Hold the camera's face downward to prevent the dust from resettling in the camera. Also, if the mirror is not locked down firmly when you attach the lens. Notes • After the cleaning is finished, confirm that the mirror is lifted up. 38 Be careful not to touch the surface of the... mirror back down firmly when you attach the lens. Complete the cleaning quickly. • Also clean the back of the mirror using a blower. 5 After the cleaning is finished, lower the mirror with a finger until it clicks. • Lower the frame ...
... Hold the camera's face downward to prevent the dust from resettling in the camera. Also, if the mirror is not locked down firmly when you attach the lens. Notes • After the cleaning is finished, confirm that the mirror is lifted up. 38 Be careful not to touch the surface of the... mirror back down firmly when you attach the lens. Complete the cleaning quickly. • Also clean the back of the mirror using a blower. 5 After the cleaning is finished, lower the mirror with a finger until it clicks. • Lower the frame ...
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... screen display. Display Rec. Auto+ Image Extract. Histogram (102) Sets whether or not to a structural outline. Data (41) Selects the status of the lens. Sets whether or not to assign the (Delete) button to save all the images that were (62) shot continuously in AUTO+ (62) mode. Auto .... Sets the operation method of the AE lock button for switching between the viewfinder and LCD monitor. Sets whether shutter can open when lens is not attached. Sets auto review. Auto+ Cont. Sets whether or not to the functions used with the Focus Magnifier feature.
... screen display. Display Rec. Auto+ Image Extract. Histogram (102) Sets whether or not to a structural outline. Data (41) Selects the status of the lens. Sets whether or not to assign the (Delete) button to save all the images that were (62) shot continuously in AUTO+ (62) mode. Auto .... Sets the operation method of the AE lock button for switching between the viewfinder and LCD monitor. Sets whether shutter can open when lens is not attached. Sets auto review. Auto+ Cont. Sets whether or not to the functions used with the Focus Magnifier feature.
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Point 2 Take a secure stance with your upper body and take a position that occurs after the shutter button has been pressed, resulting in a blurred image. Correct posture Stabilize your feet shoulder-width apart. 56 In LCD monitor mode In viewfinder mode Point 1 One hand holds the grip of the camera that keeps the camera from moving. To reduce camera shake, follow the instructions below. Shooting an image without camera shake "Camera shake" refers to unwanted movement of the camera, and the other hand supports the lens.
Point 2 Take a secure stance with your upper body and take a position that occurs after the shutter button has been pressed, resulting in a blurred image. Correct posture Stabilize your feet shoulder-width apart. 56 In LCD monitor mode In viewfinder mode Point 1 One hand holds the grip of the camera that keeps the camera from moving. To reduce camera shake, follow the instructions below. Shooting an image without camera shake "Camera shake" refers to unwanted movement of the camera, and the other hand supports the lens.
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... with slow shutter speeds, which are typically used in night-time shooting. • Shooting a close subject, such as in macro shooting. • Shooting with a telescopic lens. Note • When using a tripod, deactivate the SteadyShot function because there is a potential for malfunction of the SteadyShot function. 58 Note • The SteadyShot function...
... with slow shutter speeds, which are typically used in night-time shooting. • Shooting a close subject, such as in macro shooting. • Shooting with a telescopic lens. Note • When using a tripod, deactivate the SteadyShot function because there is a potential for malfunction of the SteadyShot function. 58 Note • The SteadyShot function...
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... shake warning) indicator flashes, carefully shoot the subject, holding the camera steady, or by using a tripod. (Camera shake warning) indicator AF area 4 When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring, then decide on the situation to adjust the settings. Select when shooting in a location where the use of a flash is restricted...
... shake warning) indicator flashes, carefully shoot the subject, holding the camera steady, or by using a tripod. (Camera shake warning) indicator AF area 4 When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring, then decide on the situation to adjust the settings. Select when shooting in a location where the use of a flash is restricted...
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.... • The picture may not be fully effective. Use a tripod to wide angle. Shoots close subjects such as if it is closer to the lens. • Use the lens hood (sold separately). • Set the flash mode to [Flash Off] when you shoot a subject within 1 m (3.3 feet). • When ...a fast shutter speed so that is standing still. Shoots the entire range of the surroundings. • The shutter speed is slower, so using a macro lens (sold separately) to the telephoto position. • You can shoot a vivid image by focusing on the eye that the subject looks as flowers, foods....
.... • The picture may not be fully effective. Use a tripod to wide angle. Shoots close subjects such as if it is closer to the lens. • Use the lens hood (sold separately). • Set the flash mode to [Flash Off] when you shoot a subject within 1 m (3.3 feet). • When ...a fast shutter speed so that is standing still. Shoots the entire range of the surroundings. • The shutter speed is slower, so using a macro lens (sold separately) to the telephoto position. • You can shoot a vivid image by focusing on the eye that the subject looks as flowers, foods....
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... You can set the direction in which to create a 3Dimage. Using the same operation as that for still subjects, rather than when you use a lens that has a long focal length, pan or tilt the camera more slowly than moving ones. For details on the screen. [Sweep Panorama] is better... and in the same Vertical direction direction as possible • In Sweep Panorama, it is recommended that you use a wide-angle lens. • When you use a wide-angle lens. • Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway, so that the section is concentrated along a screen edge, the ...
... You can set the direction in which to create a 3Dimage. Using the same operation as that for still subjects, rather than when you use a lens that has a long focal length, pan or tilt the camera more slowly than moving ones. For details on the screen. [Sweep Panorama] is better... and in the same Vertical direction direction as possible • In Sweep Panorama, it is recommended that you use a wide-angle lens. • When you use a wide-angle lens. • Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway, so that the section is concentrated along a screen edge, the ...
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... Amount of photographic expressions. To take in light, resulting in a darker picture. Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode) With an Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera, you can open ) and aperture (the range that is called "exposure." The brightness of the picture adjusted by the use of light the...
... Amount of photographic expressions. To take in light, resulting in a darker picture. Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode) With an Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera, you can open ) and aperture (the range that is called "exposure." The brightness of the picture adjusted by the use of light the...
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... in the viewfinder. When the shutter speed is slower, use a tripod. • To blur the background more, use a telephoto lens or a lens that the proper exposure is equipped with a smaller aperture value (bright lens). • You can check the approximate blurring of an image on the aperture value. However, the flash range differs...
... in the viewfinder. When the shutter speed is slower, use a tripod. • To blur the background more, use a telephoto lens or a lens that the proper exposure is equipped with a smaller aperture value (bright lens). • You can check the approximate blurring of an image on the aperture value. However, the flash range differs...
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... BULB shooting after the temperature of the camera drops to prevent the quality of the image from deteriorating. 80 When the infinity position of the lens is not known, first adjust the focus on fireworks that is set off the SteadyShot function (page 57). • The longer the exposure time, the...
... BULB shooting after the temperature of the camera drops to prevent the quality of the image from deteriorating. 80 When the infinity position of the lens is not known, first adjust the focus on fireworks that is set off the SteadyShot function (page 57). • The longer the exposure time, the...
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...; When you continue to shoot for viewing smooth video images on a high-definition TV. If you record movies, the operating noise of the camera or lens may deteriorate. • When the mark is indicated, the temperature of the camera rises and the image quality may be recorded.
...; When you continue to shoot for viewing smooth video images on a high-definition TV. If you record movies, the operating noise of the camera or lens may deteriorate. • When the mark is indicated, the temperature of the camera rises and the image quality may be recorded.