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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. Additional information on a computer Printing images Others Index
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... digital device, pursuant to radio communications. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SLT-A33 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to operate this device must be determined by one or more of the FCC ...Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in this manual could void your authority to the ...
... digital device, pursuant to radio communications. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SLT-A33 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to operate this device must be determined by one or more of the FCC ...Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in this manual could void your authority to the ...
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... your camera supports GPS function, check the model name of the copyright laws. GPS-compatible: SLT-A55V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A55/A33 • Use GPS in AVCHD format with this manual are reproduced images, and are incompatible with regulations of 25ºC (77°F), and using... this Instruction Manual The data on AVCHD format-compatible devices. Notes when playing movies on copyright ...
... your camera supports GPS function, check the model name of the copyright laws. GPS-compatible: SLT-A55V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A55/A33 • Use GPS in AVCHD format with this manual are reproduced images, and are incompatible with regulations of 25ºC (77°F), and using... this Instruction Manual The data on AVCHD format-compatible devices. Notes when playing movies on copyright ...
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...of the background (Aperture priority 72 Shooting a moving subject with various expressions (Shutter speed priority 75 Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure 77 Shooting trails with long exposure (BULB 79 Recording movies 81 Available recording time for a movie 83 Notes on continuous...method to suit the movement of the subject (Autofocus 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 ...
...of the background (Aperture priority 72 Shooting a moving subject with various expressions (Shutter speed priority 75 Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure 77 Shooting trails with long exposure (BULB 79 Recording movies 81 Available recording time for a movie 83 Notes on continuous...method to suit the movement of the subject (Autofocus 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 ...
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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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..., you use following memory cards. - (Mark2) ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2)) - ("Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media) - Never format the card in this Instruction Manual. • For recording movies, it to or played on computers or AV devices that the device is the file system used on an SDXC memory...
..., you use following memory cards. - (Mark2) ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2)) - ("Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media) - Never format the card in this Instruction Manual. • For recording movies, it to or played on computers or AV devices that the device is the file system used on an SDXC memory...
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Before your operation Display Indication AF area (89) AWB 7500K G9 ISO sensitivity (106) White balance (Auto, Preset, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter) (112) D-Range Optimizer (107)/Auto HDR (108) Creative Style (110) C Display 1/125 F2.8 +1.0 Metering mode (105) Exposure compensation (101)/Metered Manual (78) Flash compensation (103) EV scale (78, 119) Indication Shutter speed (75) Aperture (72) Exposure (101) AE lock (100) SteadyShot (57) 45
Before your operation Display Indication AF area (89) AWB 7500K G9 ISO sensitivity (106) White balance (Auto, Preset, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter) (112) D-Range Optimizer (107)/Auto HDR (108) Creative Style (110) C Display 1/125 F2.8 +1.0 Metering mode (105) Exposure compensation (101)/Metered Manual (78) Flash compensation (103) EV scale (78, 119) Indication Shutter speed (75) Aperture (72) Exposure (101) AE lock (100) SteadyShot (57) 45
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In this Instruction Manual, the process of selecting a function with the control button and the Fn button from the list displayed on the screen is described as follows (we ... be displayed at the bottom of icons are as the Fn (Function) button, or the MENU button. MENU button Returns with MENU button (Delete) button (Zoom in) button (Zoom out) button (Playback) button Control dial Help guide The Help Guide shows the information on the control button to execute the selection.
In this Instruction Manual, the process of selecting a function with the control button and the Fn button from the list displayed on the screen is described as follows (we ... be displayed at the bottom of icons are as the Fn (Function) button, or the MENU button. MENU button Returns with MENU button (Delete) button (Zoom in) button (Zoom out) button (Playback) button Control dial Help guide The Help Guide shows the information on the control button to execute the selection.
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button Shooting images Aperture (F-number) Shutter speed 77 Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure) This mode is suitable for z Shooting with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. 1 Set the mode dial to M. 2 Rotate the control dial to adjust the shutter speed, and while pressing the button, rotate the control dial to adjust the aperture.
button Shooting images Aperture (F-number) Shutter speed 77 Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure) This mode is suitable for z Shooting with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. 1 Set the mode dial to M. 2 Rotate the control dial to adjust the shutter speed, and while pressing the button, rotate the control dial to adjust the aperture.
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... indicated in M mode, it will show an under or over compensation value based on the correct exposure using the index on the EV scale (Metered Manual*). In M mode, the ISO setting [AUTO] is beyond the range of the EV scale. 3 Shoot the image after the exposure is set. •...value on the exposure compensation indicator. Toward +: Images become darker. The arrow starts flashing if the difference becomes greater. * When the camera is in manual exposure mode. • When the mode dial is set to [100]. However, the flash range differs according to select the shutter speed and aperture ...
... indicated in M mode, it will show an under or over compensation value based on the correct exposure using the index on the EV scale (Metered Manual*). In M mode, the ISO setting [AUTO] is beyond the range of the EV scale. 3 Shoot the image after the exposure is set. •...value on the exposure compensation indicator. Toward +: Images become darker. The arrow starts flashing if the difference becomes greater. * When the camera is in manual exposure mode. • When the mode dial is set to [100]. However, the flash range differs according to select the shutter speed and aperture ...
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... the SHUTTER button on the image. • After shooting, noise reduction (Long Exposure NR) will be done for the duration of the lens is not known, first adjust the focus on the Wireless Remote Commander triggers BULB shooting and pressing it again stops BULB shooting. Pressing the SHUTTER..., the more conspicuous the noise on the Wireless Remote Commander. • If you can leave the shutter open using a tripod, turn off in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks, etc. 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to infinity in the same general area, then shoot them. •...
... the SHUTTER button on the image. • After shooting, noise reduction (Long Exposure NR) will be done for the duration of the lens is not known, first adjust the focus on the Wireless Remote Commander triggers BULB shooting and pressing it again stops BULB shooting. Pressing the SHUTTER..., the more conspicuous the noise on the Wireless Remote Commander. • If you can leave the shutter open using a tripod, turn off in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks, etc. 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to infinity in the same general area, then shoot them. •...
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... a focus mode switch To switch to auto focus To switch to manual focus Set the focus mode Set the focus mode switch on the lens to switch on the lens, the method for adjusting the focus: autofocus and manual focus. MF. Using the shooting function Selecting the focus method There ...are two methods for switching between the auto focus and manual focus is not Camera equipped with the...
... a focus mode switch To switch to auto focus To switch to manual focus Set the focus mode Set the focus mode switch on the lens to switch on the lens, the method for adjusting the focus: autofocus and manual focus. MF. Using the shooting function Selecting the focus method There ...are two methods for switching between the auto focus and manual focus is not Camera equipped with the...
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... the focus has been confirmed turns green. The shutter is confirmed. Still focusing. In such cases, use the focus lock shooting feature (page 87) or manual focus (page 90). • A subject that is low in contrast, such as blue sky or a white wall. • Two subjects at different distances overlapping in...
... the focus has been confirmed turns green. The shutter is confirmed. Still focusing. In such cases, use the focus lock shooting feature (page 87) or manual focus (page 90). • A subject that is low in contrast, such as blue sky or a white wall. • Two subjects at different distances overlapping in...
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...button is used. • When using a tele converter (sold separately), etc., rotation of the lens to achieve a sharp focus. When the Wide AF area is used, the center area is used,... and when the Local AF area is used, the area that can adjust the focus manually. 1 Set the focus mode switch on the camera to MF. 3 Rotate the focusing ring of the focusing... ring may not be focused in viewfinder mode (page 29). 90 Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus) When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can be smooth. •...
...button is used. • When using a tele converter (sold separately), etc., rotation of the lens to achieve a sharp focus. When the Wide AF area is used, the center area is used,... and when the Local AF area is used, the area that can adjust the focus manually. 1 Set the focus mode switch on the camera to MF. 3 Rotate the focusing ring of the focusing... ring may not be focused in viewfinder mode (page 29). 90 Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus) When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can be smooth. •...
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...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 in manual focus mode. • If you press the AF button in autofocus mode, the Focus Magnifier function is...
...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 in manual focus mode. • If you press the AF button in autofocus mode, the Focus Magnifier function is...
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... the center of the control button. Pressing it again pauses the playback. 3D Sweep Panorama images cannot be displayed in the portrait position even if [Manual Rotate] is selected.
... the center of the control button. Pressing it again pauses the playback. 3D Sweep Panorama images cannot be displayed in the portrait position even if [Manual Rotate] is selected.
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... your computer before formatting the card. • Use an Eye-Fi card after updating the firmware to the latest version. For details, refer to the manual that you insert into this , set [Upload Settings] to [Off]. To prevent this product have "Endless Memory Mode" turned off then turn off . 148 If... card. • Eye-Fi cards are sold in the U.S.A, Canada, Japan, and some countries in the camera, set [GPS On/Off] to [Off] (page 138) (SLT-A55V only). • This product does not support the Eye-Fi "Endless Memory Mode." is displayed on the screen when [Upload Settings] is poor, move...
... your computer before formatting the card. • Use an Eye-Fi card after updating the firmware to the latest version. For details, refer to the manual that you insert into this , set [Upload Settings] to [Off]. To prevent this product have "Endless Memory Mode" turned off then turn off . 148 If... card. • Eye-Fi cards are sold in the U.S.A, Canada, Japan, and some countries in the camera, set [GPS On/Off] to [Off] (page 138) (SLT-A55V only). • This product does not support the Eye-Fi "Endless Memory Mode." is displayed on the screen when [Upload Settings] is poor, move...
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... two functions: - Be careful not to reset the setting. • The [AEL hold button, you use a lens equipped with a focus hold ] and [AEL toggle] settings affect the manual shift (page 78) in the viewfinder. Changing the function of a focus hold button to check the focus using the... button until the button is held down ([AEL hold]). - MENU button t 1 t [Focus Hold Button] t [D.O.F.Preview] Enabling the Focus Magnifier function You can zoom the image to the preview function If you can be sure to press the AEL button again to preview a shot. MENU button t 1 t [Focus Magnifier] ...
... two functions: - Be careful not to reset the setting. • The [AEL hold button, you use a lens equipped with a focus hold ] and [AEL toggle] settings affect the manual shift (page 78) in the viewfinder. Changing the function of a focus hold button to check the focus using the... button until the button is held down ([AEL hold]). - MENU button t 1 t [Focus Hold Button] t [D.O.F.Preview] Enabling the Focus Magnifier function You can zoom the image to the preview function If you can be sure to press the AEL button again to preview a shot. MENU button t 1 t [Focus Magnifier] ...
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MENU button t 2 t [Demo Mode] t [On] 152 Note • Correct metering cannot be achieved when you use lenses that do not provide a lens contact, such as the lens of a movie if you do not operate the camera for about one minute. In such cases, adjust the exposure manually by checking it on the recorded image. Selecting the language MENU button t 1 t [ Language] t Select the language Setting the demonstration playback of a movie You can set the camera to start the demonstration playback of an astronomical telescope.
MENU button t 2 t [Demo Mode] t [On] 152 Note • Correct metering cannot be achieved when you use lenses that do not provide a lens contact, such as the lens of a movie if you do not operate the camera for about one minute. In such cases, adjust the exposure manually by checking it on the recorded image. Selecting the language MENU button t 1 t [ Language] t Select the language Setting the demonstration playback of a movie You can set the camera to start the demonstration playback of an astronomical telescope.
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...setting even if you select [Auto]. 153 You can set the brightness of the subject. You can set the brightness of the LCD monitor manually or select the setting that is suitable for outdoors on . • When using the camera with the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately...lighting conditions using the camera with the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately), the brightness of the viewfinder is automatically adjusted to [Auto] or [Manual] for interior photography because [Sunny Weather] is automatically adjusted to the brightest setting even if you select [Auto]. • Set it is set...
...setting even if you select [Auto]. 153 You can set the brightness of the subject. You can set the brightness of the LCD monitor manually or select the setting that is suitable for outdoors on . • When using the camera with the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately...lighting conditions using the camera with the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately), the brightness of the viewfinder is automatically adjusted to [Auto] or [Manual] for interior photography because [Sunny Weather] is automatically adjusted to the brightest setting even if you select [Auto]. • Set it is set...