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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. 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. Additional information on a computer Printing images Others Index
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... on the LCD monitor, electronic viewfinder, lens, and image sensor • The LCD monitor and electronic viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the images in color) that you change your focus... on the viewfinder, red, green, or blue flickers may feel sick, stop watching 3D-images, and consult a...
... on the LCD monitor, electronic viewfinder, lens, and image sensor • The LCD monitor and electronic viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the images in color) that you change your focus... on the viewfinder, red, green, or blue flickers may feel sick, stop watching 3D-images, and consult a...
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... discs. It is defined under the following conditions, except as they are not actual images shot using a battery pack that does not support High Profile - GPS-compatible: SLT-A55V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A55/A33 • Use GPS in this Instruction Manual The data on performance and ...is not a malfunction. DVD-based players or recorders cannot play back HD image quality discs, as described in this manual are reproduced images, and are incompatible with regulations of the camera rises, the image quality may be played back only on AVCHD format-compatible devices. Also, ...
... discs. It is defined under the following conditions, except as they are not actual images shot using a battery pack that does not support High Profile - GPS-compatible: SLT-A55V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A55/A33 • Use GPS in this Instruction Manual The data on performance and ...is not a malfunction. DVD-based players or recorders cannot play back HD image quality discs, as described in this manual are reproduced images, and are incompatible with regulations of the camera rises, the image quality may be played back only on AVCHD format-compatible devices. Also, ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... 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 ...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 faces (Smile Shutter 94 Using the flash 96 Performing wireless flash...
... 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 ...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 faces (Smile Shutter 94 Using the flash 96 Performing wireless flash...
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...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 (Creative Style 110 Changing the range of color reproduction (Color ...balance) 114 Selecting the drive mode 116 Shooting single shot 116 Shooting continuously 116 Using the self-timer 117 Shooting images with the exposure shifted (Exposure bracket 118 Shooting with white balance shifted (WB bracket 119 Shooting with the Wireless Remote Commander...
...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 (Creative Style 110 Changing the range of color reproduction (Color ...balance) 114 Selecting the drive mode 116 Shooting single shot 116 Shooting continuously 116 Using the self-timer 117 Shooting images with the exposure shifted (Exposure bracket 118 Shooting with white balance shifted (WB bracket 119 Shooting with the Wireless Remote Commander...
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Using the viewing Playing back images 121 function Checking 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... the LCD monitor/electronic viewfinder 153 Confirming the version of the camera 155 Resetting to the default 156 Viewing images on a computer Using with your computer 159 Using the software 161 Connecting the camera to the computer 165 Creating a ...
Using the viewing Playing back images 121 function Checking 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... the LCD monitor/electronic viewfinder 153 Confirming the version of the camera 155 Resetting to the default 156 Viewing images on a computer Using with your computer 159 Using the software 161 Connecting the camera to the computer 165 Creating a ...
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... 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) For viewing: button (124)/ button (125) (Exposure...
... 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) For viewing: button (124)/ button (125) (Exposure...
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... memory cards and SDXC memory cards can be used with this camera. SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card (Class 4 or more) • Images recorded on an SDXC memory card cannot be prompted to drop the battery pack. If you connect your camera to an incompatible device, you use...
... memory cards and SDXC memory cards can be used with this camera. SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card (Class 4 or more) • Images recorded on an SDXC memory card cannot be prompted to drop the battery pack. If you connect your camera to an incompatible device, you use...
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• We recommend backing up important data, such as to a hard disk of a computer. • When you cannot perform operations, such as recording or deleting images. • The memory cards formatted with a computer are not guaranteed to operate with this camera. They might accidentally swallow it . • Do not expose the ...
• We recommend backing up important data, such as to a hard disk of a computer. • When you cannot perform operations, such as recording or deleting images. • The memory cards formatted with a computer are not guaranteed to operate with this camera. They might accidentally swallow it . • Do not expose the ...
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...the way in the (page 36). However, quickly change the lens away from landing on the image 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. The camera is not supplied with an anti-dust ...Before you store the lens without attaching it may appear on the image, depending 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. Lens release button Note on changing the lens When changing the lens, if dust or ...
...the way in the (page 36). However, quickly change the lens away from landing on the image 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. The camera is not supplied with an anti-dust ...Before you store the lens without attaching it may appear on the image, depending 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. Lens release button Note on changing the lens When changing the lens, if dust or ...
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... can be recorded (should you continue to shoot using Sony standard memory cards for testing. Replace the memory card with this camera. Image: Size: L 16M (SLT-A55/A55V)/L 14M (SLT-A33) Image: Aspect Ratio: 3:2* "Memory Stick PRO Duo" SLT-A55/A55V (Units: Images) Size Capacity 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB Standard 386 781 1587 3239 6406 Fine...
... can be recorded (should you continue to shoot using Sony standard memory cards for testing. Replace the memory card with this camera. Image: Size: L 16M (SLT-A55/A55V)/L 14M (SLT-A33) Image: Aspect Ratio: 3:2* "Memory Stick PRO Duo" SLT-A55/A55V (Units: Images) Size Capacity 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB Standard 386 781 1587 3239 6406 Fine...
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... the actual numbers may be recorded using a battery pack The approximate number of 25°C (77°F). - Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (sold separately). 33 SLT-A33 (Units: Images) Size Capacity 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB Standard 433 875 1778 3626 7172 Fine 305 618 1258 2569 5083 RAW & JPEG 84...
... the actual numbers may be recorded using a battery pack The approximate number of 25°C (77°F). - Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (sold separately). 33 SLT-A33 (Units: Images) Size Capacity 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB Standard 433 875 1778 3626 7172 Fine 305 618 1258 2569 5083 RAW & JPEG 84...
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The flash strobes once every two times. - The measurement method is based on and off once every ten times. - [GPS On/Off] is set to [On]. • About the number of images you can shoot when the flash is set to [Automatic AF]. - - [Image: Quality] is set to [Fine]. - [Autofocus Mode] is used: - Shooting once every 30 seconds. - The power turns on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 34
The flash strobes once every two times. - The measurement method is based on and off once every ten times. - [GPS On/Off] is set to [On]. • About the number of images you can shoot when the flash is set to [Automatic AF]. - - [Image: Quality] is set to [Fine]. - [Autofocus Mode] is used: - Shooting once every 30 seconds. - The power turns on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 34
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Do not touch the camera with a dry cloth. For details on cleaning the image sensor, see the next page. * Do not use the following as lens contacts, or the mirror. Wipe in contact with lens cleaning solution. Using one may cause a malfunction. • Clean the camera surface with a ...case of the camera, such as they may affect the images or the performance of the camera, blow the dust away using a commercially available blower. Do not spray lens cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface. 35 Cleaning the lens • Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic ...
Do not touch the camera with a dry cloth. For details on cleaning the image sensor, see the next page. * Do not use the following as lens contacts, or the mirror. Wipe in contact with lens cleaning solution. Using one may cause a malfunction. • Clean the camera surface with a ...case of the camera, such as they may affect the images or the performance of the camera, blow the dust away using a commercially available blower. Do not spray lens cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface. 35 Cleaning the lens • Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic ...
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...-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) is recommended. • The cleaning should be performed when the battery level is dust on the image sensor, clean the image sensor following the steps below. Stop cleaning immediately and turn the camera off. The use a spray blower because it may scatter water... droplets inside the camera body. MENU button 3 Select [Cleaning Mode] with b/B on the control button. Cleaning the image sensor If dust or debris enters the camera and lands on the image sensor (the part that the battery is fully charged (page 22). 2 Press the MENU button, then select 2 ...
...-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) is recommended. • The cleaning should be performed when the battery level is dust on the image sensor, clean the image sensor following the steps below. Stop cleaning immediately and turn the camera off. The use a spray blower because it may scatter water... droplets inside the camera body. MENU button 3 Select [Cleaning Mode] with b/B on the control button. Cleaning the image sensor If dust or debris enters the camera and lands on the image sensor (the part that the battery is fully charged (page 22). 2 Press the MENU button, then select 2 ...
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...If another cleaning is needed after using the cleaning mode, clean the image sensor using a blower following the steps below. 1 Perform the cleaning operation described in steps 1 to touch the surface of the control button. 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...
...If another cleaning is needed after using the cleaning mode, clean the image sensor using a blower following the steps below. 1 Perform the cleaning operation described in steps 1 to touch the surface of the control button. 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...
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... locked down with the tip of the blower and do not put the tip of the mirror back down firmly when you attach the lens. Also, if the mirror is finished, lower the mirror with a finger until it clicks. • Lower the frame of a blower into the cavity beyond the mount. • ... cleaning quickly. • Also clean the back of the mirror using a blower. 5 After the cleaning is not locked down firmly when you attach the lens. Be careful not to touch the surface of additional trouble. 4 Use the blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area. • Do not ...
... locked down with the tip of the blower and do not put the tip of the mirror back down firmly when you attach the lens. Also, if the mirror is finished, lower the mirror with a finger until it clicks. • Lower the frame of a blower into the cavity beyond the mount. • ... cleaning quickly. • Also clean the back of the mirror using a blower. 5 After the cleaning is not locked down firmly when you attach the lens. Be careful not to touch the surface of additional trouble. 4 Use the blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area. • Do not ...
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... Live View) A Display Indication Exposure mode (59 - 80) • (SLT-A55/A55V)/ P A (SLT-A33) S M Memory card (20) 100 Remaining number of recordable images (32) Image size of still images (141)/Aspect ratio of still images (143)/Image size of panoramic images (142) Display Indication Image quality of still images (143) Image size of movies (142) 100% Remaining battery (22) Overheating warning...
... Live View) A Display Indication Exposure mode (59 - 80) • (SLT-A55/A55V)/ P A (SLT-A33) S M Memory card (20) 100 Remaining number of recordable images (32) Image size of still images (141)/Aspect ratio of still images (143)/Image size of panoramic images (142) Display Indication Image quality of still images (143) Image size of movies (142) 100% Remaining battery (22) Overheating warning...
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.../ P/A/S/M mode A Display Indication Exposure mode (59 - 80) P A • (SLT-A55/A55V)/ S M (SLT-A33) Display Indication GPS triangulating status (138) (SLT-A55V only) Memory card (20) 100 Remaining number of recordable images (32) Image size of still images (141)/Aspect ratio of still images (143) Image quality of still images (143) Image size of movies (142) 100% Remaining battery (22) No...
.../ P/A/S/M mode A Display Indication Exposure mode (59 - 80) P A • (SLT-A55/A55V)/ S M (SLT-A33) Display Indication GPS triangulating status (138) (SLT-A55V only) Memory card (20) 100 Remaining number of recordable images (32) Image size of still images (141)/Aspect ratio of still images (143) Image quality of still images (143) Image size of movies (142) 100% Remaining battery (22) No...