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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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... point for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this SLT-A55V Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. For Customers in Europe Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union...
... point for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this SLT-A55V Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. For Customers in Europe Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union...
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... the rotating shaft of the hinge part of the LCD monitor. When you watch 3D-images, please consult with the camera. Notes on the LCD monitor, electronic viewfinder, lens, and image sensor • The LCD monitor and electronic viewfinder are manufactured using the viewfinder. • The recorded ... children under six years of age). 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 pixels are operational for ...
... the rotating shaft of the hinge part of the LCD monitor. When you watch 3D-images, please consult with the camera. Notes on the LCD monitor, electronic viewfinder, lens, and image sensor • The LCD monitor and electronic viewfinder are manufactured using the viewfinder. • The recorded ... children under six years of age). 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 pixels are operational for ...
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...deteriorate. Other devices compatible with AVCHD format that support MPEG-4 AVC/H.264. • Discs recorded with regulations of your camera. GPS-compatible: SLT-A55V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A55/A33 • Use GPS in accordance with HD image quality (high definition) can be played on devices other devices... • This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for a long time, the temperature of pictures in MP4 format ...
...deteriorate. Other devices compatible with AVCHD format that support MPEG-4 AVC/H.264. • Discs recorded with regulations of your camera. GPS-compatible: SLT-A55V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A55/A33 • Use GPS in accordance with HD image quality (high definition) can be played on devices other devices... • This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for a long time, the temperature of pictures in MP4 format ...
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...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 ... 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 ...
...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 ... 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 ...
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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...your 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 ...
... 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...your 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 ...
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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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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 (... 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) For viewing: button (124)/ button (125) (Exposure) (Zoom out) (Image index) S For shooting: Fn (Function) button (47, 48) For viewing: (Image rotation) button (123) 15
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 (... 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) For viewing: button (124)/ button (125) (Exposure) (Zoom out) (Image index) S For shooting: Fn (Function) button (47, 48) For viewing: (Image rotation) button (123) 15
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...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 into the REMOTE terminal, aligning the guide of the plug with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32... inch), and may damage the camera. You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Sides/Bottom Preparing the camera A REMOTE terminal • When connecting the RMS1AM/RM-L1AM Remote Commander (sold ...
...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 into the REMOTE terminal, aligning the guide of the plug with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32... inch), and may damage the camera. You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Sides/Bottom Preparing the camera A REMOTE terminal • When connecting the RMS1AM/RM-L1AM Remote Commander (sold ...
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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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... has not been used after it has been charged, or when it with dry cloth, etc. Note • Do not use your camera abroad - Preparing the camera Notes • The charging time differs depending on the remaining capacity of the battery back or charging conditions. • We recommend charging ...operates correctly, a battery error may indicate a battery error or that the battery pack is the specified type. Power sources You can use your camera. Clean the battery charger with new one or another one and check if the battery charger operates correctly. You may not be able to 240...
... has not been used after it has been charged, or when it with dry cloth, etc. Note • Do not use your camera abroad - Preparing the camera Notes • The charging time differs depending on the remaining capacity of the battery back or charging conditions. • We recommend charging ...operates correctly, a battery error may indicate a battery error or that the battery pack is the specified type. Power sources You can use your camera. Clean the battery charger with new one or another one and check if the battery charger operates correctly. You may not be able to 240...
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... PRO Duo" media and the SD memory card, SDHC memory card and SDXC memory card are not compatible with exFAT. Lock lever 21 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 SDXC memory... cards can be used with this camera. Make sure that the device is the file system used with exFAT before connecting it is recommended that are referred to as the "SD card...
... PRO Duo" media and the SD memory card, SDHC memory card and SDXC memory card are not compatible with exFAT. Lock lever 21 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 SDXC memory... cards can be used with this camera. Make sure that the device is the file system used with exFAT before connecting it is recommended that are referred to as the "SD card...
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..." battery pack, the remaining battery time in a car or under certain circumstances. • Do not expose the battery pack to the operating conditions of your camera. To remove the memory card Check that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with the following indicators and percent figures displayed on... not lit, then open the cover, and push the memory card once. Access lamp To check the remaining battery level Check the level with your camera. Battery level High "Battery exhausted." Notes on the screen.
..." battery pack, the remaining battery time in a car or under certain circumstances. • Do not expose the battery pack to the operating conditions of your camera. To remove the memory card Check that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with the following indicators and percent figures displayed on... not lit, then open the cover, and push the memory card once. Access lamp To check the remaining battery level Check the level with your camera. Battery level High "Battery exhausted." Notes on the screen.
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... The battery life 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 a car parked in a dry, cool place to warm it up once a year on your camera immediately before storing the battery pack in direct sunlight. - The data may be corrupted. • Data may be...fully use it up , and insert it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in your camera before you start shooting. • The battery pack will run out quickly if you handle it ...
... The battery life 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 a car parked in a dry, cool place to warm it up once a year on your camera immediately before storing the battery pack in direct sunlight. - The data may be corrupted. • Data may be...fully use it up , and insert it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in your camera before you start shooting. • The battery pack will run out quickly if you handle it ...
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..., you carry or store the memory card, put it in the case supplied with it . 24 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 not press down hard when... memory cards within the reach of a memory card is set to water. • Do not touch the terminal section of the memory card with this camera.
..., you carry or store the memory card, put it in the case supplied with it . 24 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 not press down hard when... memory cards within the reach of a memory card is set to water. • Do not touch the terminal section of the memory card with this camera.
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... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media to remove it . 25 However, proper operation cannot be performed with this camera are listed in the table below. Data recording/playback that uses encryption technology. "M2" is copyright protection technology that requires MagicGate functions cannot be guaranteed for "Memory Stick Micro" media. • To use a "Memory Stick...
... "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media to remove it . 25 However, proper operation cannot be performed with this camera are listed in the table below. Data recording/playback that uses encryption technology. "M2" is copyright protection technology that requires MagicGate functions cannot be guaranteed for "Memory Stick Micro" media. • To use a "Memory Stick...
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... the tripod using the tripod socket provided to put the lens on straight. Attaching a lens 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the packaging lid from the rear of the lens. • When changing the lens, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations so as to keep dust or debris from ...getting inside the camera. 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks on the lens and camera. 3 Turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the ...
... the tripod using the tripod socket provided to put the lens on straight. Attaching a lens 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the packaging lid from the rear of the lens. • When changing the lens, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations so as to keep dust or debris from ...getting inside the camera. 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks on the lens and camera. 3 Turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the ...
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... Clean the image sensor using [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 surface...DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM Lens Kit. Setup menu 27 Preparing the camera To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in the (page 36). Lens release button Note on changing the lens When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and lands on the shooting environment...
... Clean the image sensor using [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 surface...DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM Lens Kit. Setup menu 27 Preparing the camera To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in the (page 36). Lens release button Note on changing the lens When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and lands on the shooting environment...
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... that [Enter] is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM. 28 Preparing the camera Setting up the date When you turn the camera on for setting date and time appears. • To turn the camera off the daylight saving time setting. [Date Format:]: Selects the format to turn the...
... that [Enter] is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM. 28 Preparing the camera Setting up the date When you turn the camera on for setting date and time appears. • To turn the camera off the daylight saving time setting. [Date Format:]: Selects the format to turn the...
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... focus of the finder (diopter adjustment) Adjust the diopter-adjustment dial to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder. • Training the camera on or off, or the battery is on a light allows you to set the area where you use the... camera abroad. This allows you turn the camera on for maintaining the date and time and other items, then press the center of the control button. 6 Verify that [Enter] is selected, then press ...
... focus of the finder (diopter adjustment) Adjust the diopter-adjustment dial to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder. • Training the camera on or off, or the battery is on a light allows you to set the area where you use the... camera abroad. This allows you turn the camera on for maintaining the date and time and other items, then press the center of the control button. 6 Verify that [Enter] is selected, then press ...