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... or moisture. 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Model No. SLT-A55/A55V/A33 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Caution Battery pack If the battery pack is ...adaptor of in fire. • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. • Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on it....
... or moisture. 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Model No. SLT-A55/A55V/A33 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Caution Battery pack If the battery pack is ...adaptor of in fire. • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. • Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on it....
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...No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SLT-A55V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address:16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Operation is subject to the ...against harmful interference in a residential installation. However, there is connected. - Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SLT-A33 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver ...
...No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SLT-A55V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address:16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Operation is subject to the ...against harmful interference in a residential installation. However, there is connected. - Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SLT-A33 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver ...
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...Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the applicable collection point for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this SLT-A55V Interchangeable Lens...potential negative consequences for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For details, please access the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/ Notice for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). For Customers in Europe Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic...
...Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the applicable collection point for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this SLT-A55V Interchangeable Lens...potential negative consequences for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For details, please access the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/ Notice for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). For Customers in Europe Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic...
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... AVCHD format This camera also uses MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 Main Profile for MP4 format recording. Devices incompatible with the AVCHD format. GPS-compatible: SLT-A55V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A55/A33 • Use GPS in AVCHD format with regulations of countries and regions where you use it. • If you do not record...
... AVCHD format This camera also uses MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 Main Profile for MP4 format recording. Devices incompatible with the AVCHD format. GPS-compatible: SLT-A55V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A55/A33 • Use GPS in AVCHD format with regulations of countries and regions where you use it. • If you do not record...
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... 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 memory card ..... 145 Changing the noise reduction setting 149... 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
... 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 memory card ..... 145 Changing the noise reduction setting 149... 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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... be recorded on a memory card The table shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded (should you continue to shoot using Sony standard memory cards for testing. Checking the number of recordable images Once you insert a memory card into the camera and set the power ...of recordable images) flashes in yellow, the memory card is displayed on the screen. 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 270 548...
... be recorded on a memory card The table shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded (should you continue to shoot using Sony standard memory cards for testing. Checking the number of recordable images Once you insert a memory card into the camera and set the power ...of recordable images) flashes in yellow, the memory card is displayed on the screen. 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 270 548...
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... pack at full capacity. Using the battery pack that can record more images than those indicated depending on the conditions of 25°C (77°F). - 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... goes out. - Preparing the camera The number of images that can be recorded using a battery pack The approximate number of images that is selected). Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (sold separately). 33
... pack at full capacity. Using the battery pack that can record more images than those indicated depending on the conditions of 25°C (77°F). - 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... goes out. - Preparing the camera The number of images that can be recorded using a battery pack The approximate number of images that is selected). Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (sold separately). 33
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... aperture value and clearly illustrates how the exposure works. Graphic Display Recording information display (For 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...
... aperture value and clearly illustrates how the exposure works. Graphic Display Recording information display (For 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...
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Before your operation Display Indication GPS triangulating status (138) (SLT-A55V only) B Display Indication Spot metering area (105) AF area (89) Shutter speed indicator (75) Aperture indicator (72) C Display REC 0:12 z 1/250 F3.5 Indication Recording ...
Before your operation Display Indication GPS triangulating status (138) (SLT-A55V only) B Display Indication Spot metering area (105) AF area (89) Shutter speed indicator (75) Aperture indicator (72) C Display REC 0:12 z 1/250 F3.5 Indication Recording ...
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...) In AUTO, AUTO+, or Scene Selection mode In Continuous Advance Priority AE/ 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...
...) In AUTO, AUTO+, or Scene Selection mode In Continuous Advance Priority AE/ 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...
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... Display Sets the display of a movie to clean the image sensor. Sets the brightness of the viewfinder. (153) GPS Settings (138) Sets the GPS functions. (SLT-A55V only) Power Save (151) Sets the interval after which power save mode engages. Version (155) Displays the camera software version.
... Display Sets the display of a movie to clean the image sensor. Sets the brightness of the viewfinder. (153) GPS Settings (138) Sets the GPS functions. (SLT-A55V only) Power Save (151) Sets the interval after which power save mode engages. Version (155) Displays the camera software version.
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... pressed fully down. • The camera records the images continuously at a maximum of about 10 images per second (SLT-A33). The speed of about 7 images per second (SLT-A55/A55V) or at a maximum of continuous shooting is set to the DRO setting. • Our measurement conditions.... DRO process is fixed at high speed (Continuous Advance Priority AE) This mode is suitable for z Shooting a fast-moving subject continuously to (SLT-A55/A55V) or (SLT-A33) (Cont. z Shooting a child's expressions, changing continuously from moment to moment. 1 Set the mode dial to capture a moment. ...
... pressed fully down. • The camera records the images continuously at a maximum of about 10 images per second (SLT-A33). The speed of about 7 images per second (SLT-A55/A55V) or at a maximum of continuous shooting is set to the DRO setting. • Our measurement conditions.... DRO process is fixed at high speed (Continuous Advance Priority AE) This mode is suitable for z Shooting a fast-moving subject continuously to (SLT-A55/A55V) or (SLT-A33) (Cont. z Shooting a child's expressions, changing continuously from moment to moment. 1 Set the mode dial to capture a moment. ...
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.... AF area - Creative Style - The internal mechanism of still images. After you press the MOVIE button, the camera shows the actual range to be recorded (SLT-A33 only). • The Face Detection function cannot be damaged. • When you adjust the focus. • When [AF area] is switched to a computer, use...
.... AF area - Creative Style - The internal mechanism of still images. After you press the MOVIE button, the camera shows the actual range to be recorded (SLT-A33 only). • The Face Detection function cannot be damaged. • When you adjust the focus. • When [AF area] is switched to a computer, use...
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.../A55V File format/ Size Capacity AVCHD 1920 × 1080 MP4 1440 × 1080 MP4 VGA 2GB 0:14:00 0:20:40 1:15:10 SLT-A33 File format/ Size Capacity AVCHD 1920 × 1080 MP4 1440 × 1080 MP4 VGA 2GB 0:14:00 0:20:40 1:15:10 4GB 0:28:30 0:...
.../A55V File format/ Size Capacity AVCHD 1920 × 1080 MP4 1440 × 1080 MP4 VGA 2GB 0:14:00 0:20:40 1:15:10 SLT-A33 File format/ Size Capacity AVCHD 1920 × 1080 MP4 1440 × 1080 MP4 VGA 2GB 0:14:00 0:20:40 1:15:10 4GB 0:28:30 0:...
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... SteadyShot function that calls for using a tripod or a similar device. • Each continuous recording time limit indicated for a movie is available for about nine minutes (SLT-A55/A55V) or for about 11 minutes (SLT-A33) at a room temperature of a movie file is about 2 GB. When the file size is about 29 minutes... (SLT-A55/A55V/A33). • If is indicated or the camera is turned off the camera for about 2 GB, the recording stops automatically when the file ...
... SteadyShot function that calls for using a tripod or a similar device. • Each continuous recording time limit indicated for a movie is available for about nine minutes (SLT-A55/A55V) or for about 11 minutes (SLT-A33) at a room temperature of a movie file is about 2 GB. When the file size is about 29 minutes... (SLT-A55/A55V/A33). • If is indicated or the camera is turned off the camera for about 2 GB, the recording stops automatically when the file ...
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... with v/V/b/B on the control button. • Each time you press the Focus Magnifier button, the 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...
... with v/V/b/B on the control button. • Each time you press the Focus Magnifier button, the 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...
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... desired speed 2 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. • When you cannot shoot single shot. The speed of continuous shooting is for normal shooting. SLT-A55/A55V SLT-A33 Maximum 6 images per second Maximum 6 images per second Maximum 3 images per second Maximum 2.5 images per second * Our measurement conditions.
... desired speed 2 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. • When you cannot shoot single shot. The speed of continuous shooting is for normal shooting. SLT-A55/A55V SLT-A33 Maximum 6 images per second Maximum 6 images per second Maximum 3 images per second Maximum 2.5 images per second * Our measurement conditions.
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...-timer lamp flashes quickly and the audio signal sounds quickly right before the shooting. 117 Fine Standard RAW & JPEG RAW SLT-A55/A55V 28 images 28 images 19 images 19 images SLT-A33 14 images 16 images 7 images 7 images Shooting technique • To shoot continuously faster, set to Continuous Advance Priority AE...
...-timer lamp flashes quickly and the audio signal sounds quickly right before the shooting. 117 Fine Standard RAW & JPEG RAW SLT-A55/A55V 28 images 28 images 19 images 19 images SLT-A33 14 images 16 images 7 images 7 images Shooting technique • To shoot continuously faster, set to Continuous Advance Priority AE...
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Enlarging images A still image can compare their focus conditions. This is as follows. Image size L M S Scaling range SLT-A55/A55V Approx. ×1.1 - ×11.8 Approx. ×1.1 - ×8.8 Approx. ×1.1 - ×6.0 SLT-A33 Approx. ×1.1 - ×11.8 Approx. ×1.1 - ×8.0 Approx. ×1.1 - ×5.5 124 button 3 ...cancel the enlarged playback Press the button so that the image returns to enlarge, then press the button. button 2 Zoom the image in or out with the button or button. • Rotating the control dial switches the image at the same display...
Enlarging images A still image can compare their focus conditions. This is as follows. Image size L M S Scaling range SLT-A55/A55V Approx. ×1.1 - ×11.8 Approx. ×1.1 - ×8.8 Approx. ×1.1 - ×6.0 SLT-A33 Approx. ×1.1 - ×11.8 Approx. ×1.1 - ×8.0 Approx. ×1.1 - ×5.5 124 button 3 ...cancel the enlarged playback Press the button so that the image returns to enlarge, then press the button. button 2 Zoom the image in or out with the button or button. • Rotating the control dial switches the image at the same display...
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B Display Indication GPS information (SLTA55V only) N35° 37' 32" W139° 44' 31" Latitude and longitude display (SLT-A55V only) 2010 1 1 Date of recording 10:37AM Auto HDR image warning (108) 1/125 Shutter speed (75) F3.5 Aperture (72) ISO200 ISO sensitivity (106) 3/7 File number/total number of images N Playback Playback bar 5:40 Counter C Display Indication Volume 128
B Display Indication GPS information (SLTA55V only) N35° 37' 32" W139° 44' 31" Latitude and longitude display (SLT-A55V only) 2010 1 1 Date of recording 10:37AM Auto HDR image warning (108) 1/125 Shutter speed (75) F3.5 Aperture (72) ISO200 ISO sensitivity (106) 3/7 File number/total number of images N Playback Playback bar 5:40 Counter C Display Indication Volume 128