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Additional information on a computer Printing images Others Index 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. Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
Additional information on a computer Printing images Others Index 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. Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
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... for EMC and product safety is in compliance 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 Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and...
... for EMC and product safety is in compliance 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 Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and...
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... varies between individuals, please set your camera or a memory card, etc. Notes on using your camera Shooting 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 ...connected device or the software used with the camera. Notes on the functions available with the camera • To check whether it may trail across on the screen in ...
... varies between individuals, please set your camera or a memory card, etc. Notes on using your camera Shooting 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 ...connected device or the software used with the camera. Notes on the functions available with the camera • To check whether it may trail across on the screen in ...
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...This is turned off, leave the camera for 10 minutes or longer to allow the temperature inside the camera to decrease to turn off automatically. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be played with the AVCHD format. GPS-compatible: SLT-A55V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A55/A33 • Use GPS... in MP4 format with HD image quality (high definition) can be copyrighted. If the power is not a malfunction. Movies recorded in this camera cannot be played on devices other materials ...
...This is turned off, leave the camera for 10 minutes or longer to allow the temperature inside the camera to decrease to turn off automatically. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be played with the AVCHD format. GPS-compatible: SLT-A55V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A55/A33 • Use GPS... in MP4 format with HD image quality (high definition) can be copyrighted. If the power is not a malfunction. Movies recorded in this camera cannot be played on devices other materials ...
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... 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 ...) button ... 48 The functions selected by the MENU button 49 Adjusting the angle of the LCD monitor 55 Shooting an image without camera shake 56 Correct posture 56 Using the SteadyShot function 57 Using a tripod 58 Shooting with the automatic setting 59 Shooting with appropriate settings...
... 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 ...) button ... 48 The functions selected by the MENU button 49 Adjusting the angle of the LCD monitor 55 Shooting an image without camera shake 56 Correct posture 56 Using the SteadyShot function 57 Using a tripod 58 Shooting with the automatic setting 59 Shooting with appropriate settings...
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...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 ... computer 159 Using the software 161 Connecting the camera to the 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
...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 ... computer 159 Using the software 161 Connecting the camera to the 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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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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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 (...
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 (...
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... HDMI terminal (134) D (USB) terminal (165) E Microphone jack • When an external microphone is connected, the internal microphone is supplied by the camera. G Memory card insertion slot (20) H Battery/memory card cover (20) I Connection plate cover • For using the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold...the REMOTE terminal, aligning the guide of the plug with a screw length of the Remote Commander faces forward. Sides/Bottom Preparing the camera A REMOTE terminal • When connecting the RMS1AM/RM-L1AM Remote Commander (sold separately) Be careful not to tripods having screws longer ...
... HDMI terminal (134) D (USB) terminal (165) E Microphone jack • When an external microphone is connected, the internal microphone is supplied by the camera. G Memory card insertion slot (20) H Battery/memory card cover (20) I Connection plate cover • For using the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold...the REMOTE terminal, aligning the guide of the plug with a screw length of the Remote Commander faces forward. Sides/Bottom Preparing the camera A REMOTE terminal • When connecting the RMS1AM/RM-L1AM Remote Commander (sold separately) Be careful not to tripods having screws longer ...
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... on: Charging Light off: Charge completed • The CHARGE lamp turns off when charging is about 250 minutes. Charging the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F) is finished. • Time required to...
... on: Charging Light off: Charge completed • The CHARGE lamp turns off when charging is about 250 minutes. Charging the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F) is finished. • Time required to...
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... charge any country or region where the power supply is dirty, charging may not be performed successfully. Note • Do not use your camera abroad - Check that a battery pack other than the specified type has been installed. If the battery charger operates correctly, a battery error ...converter), as this may cause a malfunction. 19 If the battery pack is the specified type. Power sources You can use your camera. Preparing the camera Notes • The charging time differs depending on the remaining capacity of the battery back or charging conditions. • We recommend ...
... charge any country or region where the power supply is dirty, charging may not be performed successfully. Note • Do not use your camera abroad - Check that a battery pack other than the specified type has been installed. If the battery charger operates correctly, a battery error ...converter), as this may cause a malfunction. 19 If the battery pack is the specified type. Power sources You can use your camera. Preparing the camera Notes • The charging time differs depending on the remaining capacity of the battery back or charging conditions. • We recommend ...
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...SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card (Class 4 or more) • Images recorded 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 format the card. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this... is recommended that the device is the file system used on an SDXC memory card cannot be imported to drop the battery pack. Preparing the camera Available memory cards • Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards and...
...SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card (Class 4 or more) • Images recorded 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 format the card. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this... is recommended that the device is the file system used on an SDXC memory card cannot be imported to drop the battery pack. Preparing the camera Available memory cards • Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards and...
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... is not water- An "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that the access lamp is displayed according to the operating conditions of your camera. The battery pack is an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack? Access lamp To check the remaining battery level Check the level with your... camera. resistant. • Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places, such as in percent figures is not lit, then open the cover, and ...
... is not water- An "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that the access lamp is displayed according to the operating conditions of your camera. The battery pack is an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack? Access lamp To check the remaining battery level Check the level with your... camera. resistant. • Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places, such as in percent figures is not lit, then open the cover, and ...
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.... If the battery operating time seems shortened considerably, a probable cause is lit, do not remove the memory card or the battery pack, or turn the camera on using memory cards • Do not strike, bend or drop the memory card. • Do not use of its life. Buy a new battery...often, or turn off frequently. Be careful when you place the memory card near stronglymagnetized material or use it up , and insert it in your camera before you start shooting. • The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the memory card in a static-prone or electrically noisy ...
.... If the battery operating time seems shortened considerably, a probable cause is lit, do not remove the memory card or the battery pack, or turn the camera on using memory cards • Do not strike, bend or drop the memory card. • Do not use of its life. Buy a new battery...often, or turn off frequently. Be careful when you place the memory card near stronglymagnetized material or use it up , and insert it in your camera before you start shooting. • The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the memory card in a static-prone or electrically noisy ...
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... operations, such as recording or deleting images. • The memory cards formatted with a computer are not guaranteed to operate with this camera. Be sure to format the memory cards using the camera. • Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the memory cards and the equipment used. • Do...
... operations, such as recording or deleting images. • The memory cards formatted with a computer are not guaranteed to operate with this camera. Be sure to format the memory cards using the camera. • Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the memory cards and the equipment used. • Do...
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... that requires MagicGate functions cannot be used . Notes on the "Memory Stick" media used with the camera The types of "Memory Stick" media that uses encryption technology. MagicGate is copyright protection technology that can be used with this camera. *2 Supports high-speed data transfer using a parallel interface. *3 When using "Memory Stick Micro" media (sold...
... that requires MagicGate functions cannot be used . Notes on the "Memory Stick" media used with the camera The types of "Memory Stick" media that uses encryption technology. MagicGate is copyright protection technology that can be used with this camera. *2 Supports high-speed data transfer using a parallel interface. *3 When using "Memory Stick Micro" media (sold...
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... the lens by aligning the orange index marks on the lens and camera. 3 Turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. • Be sure to keep dust or debris from the rear of the lens. ... attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. • Do not use force when attaching a lens. • E-mount 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 help balance...
... the lens by aligning the orange index marks on the lens and camera. 3 Turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. • Be sure to keep dust or debris from the rear of the lens. ... attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. • Do not use force when attaching a lens. • E-mount 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 help balance...
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... image sensor (the part that acts as the film), it to the camera, purchase the Rear Lens Cap ALC-R55. Preparing the camera To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in the (page 36). The camera is not supplied with an anti-dust function to prevent dust from... [Cleaning Mode] in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. 2 Replace the packaging lid on the lens and attach the body cap to the camera. • Before you store the lens without attaching it may appear on the image, depending on the image sensor. However, quickly change the lens away...
... image sensor (the part that acts as the film), it to the camera, purchase the Rear Lens Cap ALC-R55. Preparing the camera To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in the (page 36). The camera is not supplied with an anti-dust function to prevent dust from... [Cleaning Mode] in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. 2 Replace the packaging lid on the lens and attach the body cap to the camera. • Before you store the lens without attaching it may appear on the image, depending on the image sensor. However, quickly change the lens away...
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... for setting date and time appears. • To turn the camera on or off the daylight saving time setting. [Date Format:]: Selects the format to display date. • Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and ...:00 PM. 28 The screen used for the first time, the date/time setup screen appears. 1 Set the power switch to ON to turn the camera off, set it to OFF. 2 Verify that [Enter] is selected on the LCD monitor, then press the center of the control button. 3 Select your area...
... for setting date and time appears. • To turn the camera on or off the daylight saving time setting. [Date Format:]: Selects the format to display date. • Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and ...:00 PM. 28 The screen used for the first time, the date/time setup screen appears. 1 Set the power switch to ON to turn the camera off, set it to OFF. 2 Verify that [Enter] is selected on the LCD monitor, then press the center of the control button. 3 Select your area...
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...see page 192. To set up the date and time from the menu. MENU button t 1 t [Area Setting] Maintaining the date and time setting This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for the first time, the date/time setup screen appears automatically. The next time, set up the date/time again...-adjustment dial to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder. • Training the camera on a light allows you to set the local area when you are using the camera. Preparing the camera 5 Repeat step 4 to set other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off, ...
...see page 192. To set up the date and time from the menu. MENU button t 1 t [Area Setting] Maintaining the date and time setting This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for the first time, the date/time setup screen appears automatically. The next time, set up the date/time again...-adjustment dial to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder. • Training the camera on a light allows you to set the local area when you are using the camera. Preparing the camera 5 Repeat step 4 to set other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off, ...