Limited Warranty (US Only)
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...IS" unless expressly provided for in either its original specifications. any product or parts determined to obtain warranty service for your product, Visit Sony's Web Site: www.sony.com/support Or call the Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) For an accessory or part not available...or modification of or to any such damage or loss. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have stored or preserved on your authorized dealer, call: 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Repair / Replacement Warranty: This Limited Warranty shall apply to any data, ...
...IS" unless expressly provided for in either its original specifications. any product or parts determined to obtain warranty service for your product, Visit Sony's Web Site: www.sony.com/support Or call the Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) For an accessory or part not available...or modification of or to any such damage or loss. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have stored or preserved on your authorized dealer, call: 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Repair / Replacement Warranty: This Limited Warranty shall apply to any data, ...
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... The data on other devices • This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for Windows computers, use the "PlayMemories Home" software. Model name SLT-A58K SLT-A58M SLT-A58Y Lens DT18-55mm DT18-135mm DT18-55mm and DT55-200mm 11 The available model varies depending on the supplied lens. For this reason, movies... copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other than those that has been fully charged for MP4 format recording. Notes on playing movies on performance and specifications are not actual images shot using your camera On the data...
... The data on other devices • This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for Windows computers, use the "PlayMemories Home" software. Model name SLT-A58K SLT-A58M SLT-A58Y Lens DT18-55mm DT18-135mm DT18-55mm and DT55-200mm 11 The available model varies depending on the supplied lens. For this reason, movies... copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other than those that has been fully charged for MP4 format recording. Notes on playing movies on performance and specifications are not actual images shot using your camera On the data...
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Functions selected using the MENU button Peaking Level (115) Peaking Color (115) Live View Display (80) Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color in manual focus mode. (High/Mid/Low/Off) Sets the color used for shaded corners on the screen caused by the attached lens. (Auto/...
Functions selected using the MENU button Peaking Level (115) Peaking Color (115) Live View Display (80) Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color in manual focus mode. (High/Mid/Low/Off) Sets the color used for shaded corners on the screen caused by the attached lens. (Auto/...
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... flash range differs according to obtain the correct exposure. • When the camera judges that is equipped with the flash, check the flash range under "Specifications." Selecting the shooting mode Shutter speed Shooting techniques • The shutter speed may become slower depending on the aperture value. When you shoot with the...
... flash range differs according to obtain the correct exposure. • When the camera judges that is equipped with the flash, check the flash range under "Specifications." Selecting the shooting mode Shutter speed Shooting techniques • The shutter speed may become slower depending on the aperture value. When you shoot with the...
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... dial to the aperture value. However, the flash range differs according to M. BULB This mode is not displayed in M mode, it will show an under "Specifications." z Shooting trails of light, such as fireworks. Toward -: Images become brighter. When you shoot with the flash, check the flash range under or over compensation...
... dial to the aperture value. However, the flash range differs according to M. BULB This mode is not displayed in M mode, it will show an under "Specifications." z Shooting trails of light, such as fireworks. Toward -: Images become brighter. When you shoot with the flash, check the flash range under or over compensation...
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... for the peaking function in manual focus. MENU button t 2 t [Peaking Level] t Select the desired setting Notes • Since the camera judges that is equipped with a specific color in manual focus. Shooting (Advanced Operations) Adjusting the focus Direct manual focus When a lens that sharp areas are in focus, the peaking level differs...
... for the peaking function in manual focus. MENU button t 2 t [Peaking Level] t Select the desired setting Notes • Since the camera judges that is equipped with a specific color in manual focus. Shooting (Advanced Operations) Adjusting the focus Direct manual focus When a lens that sharp areas are in focus, the peaking level differs...
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... colors. Creates an image with a soft lighting effect. Set the mode dial to (Picture Effect), and select the desired setting. • For a mode that retains 1 specific color, but converts others to achieve more impressive and artistic images. Creates a high contrast, abstract look of details. The camera releases the shutter 3 times.
... colors. Creates an image with a soft lighting effect. Set the mode dial to (Picture Effect), and select the desired setting. • For a mode that retains 1 specific color, but converts others to achieve more impressive and artistic images. Creates a high contrast, abstract look of details. The camera releases the shutter 3 times.
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... screen for color You can adjust the value to the desired one (page 138). • When you select [Custom], you select an option to suit a specific light source, the color tones are adjusted for the light source (preset white balance). If you can register your setting (page 138). Shooting techniques •...
... screen for color You can adjust the value to the desired one (page 138). • When you select [Custom], you select an option to suit a specific light source, the color tones are adjusted for the light source (preset white balance). If you can register your setting (page 138). Shooting techniques •...
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... Img.] t [Enter] 2 Select the image using b/B on the control button. 3 Press the center of the control button to images when printing them after printing. DPOF specifications are left with your printer. The position of the control button. Follow the procedure below. Print Print (Advanced Operations) Specifying DPOF Using the camera, you...
... Img.] t [Enter] 2 Select the image using b/B on the control button. 3 Press the center of the control button to images when printing them after printing. DPOF specifications are left with your printer. The position of the control button. Follow the procedure below. Print Print (Advanced Operations) Specifying DPOF Using the camera, you...
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.../or shutter speed flashes when you want to make sure the flash fires each time, set to recharge. • The flash has been fired in "Specifications."
.../or shutter speed flashes when you want to make sure the flash fires each time, set to recharge. • The flash has been fired in "Specifications."
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... mistake. • Once you have deleted an image by a computer or when the image file was taken in a dark location without the flash, resulting in "Specifications." We recommend that you protect images that of your camera is in USB mode. Dots appear and remain on your camera, playback on the LCD...
... mistake. • Once you have deleted an image by a computer or when the image file was taken in a dark location without the flash, resulting in "Specifications." We recommend that you protect images that of your camera is in USB mode. Dots appear and remain on your camera, playback on the LCD...
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...; 1080/25p Audio signal: Dolby Digital 2ch 204 Recording media: Memory card *1 1080i specification A high definition specification that uses 1,080 effective scanning lines and the interlace system. *2 720p specification A high definition specification that of either the 1080i specification*1 or the 720p specification*2 using efficient data compression coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to...
...; 1080/25p Audio signal: Dolby Digital 2ch 204 Recording media: Memory card *1 1080i specification A high definition specification that uses 1,080 effective scanning lines and the interlace system. *2 720p specification A high definition specification that of either the 1080i specification*1 or the 720p specification*2 using efficient data compression coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to...
Instruction Manual
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...static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to radio communications. If this unit. Inquiries related to the authorized representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. This equipment generates, uses, and can be addressed to product... energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in a residential installation. Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may cause harmful interference to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB...
...static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to radio communications. If this unit. Inquiries related to the authorized representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. This equipment generates, uses, and can be addressed to product... energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in a residential installation. Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may cause harmful interference to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB...
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Others List of screen icons 71 Functions available for each shooting mode 74 Flash modes available 75 Learning more about the camera (α Handbook 76 Checking the number of recordable images/ recording time 77 Specifications 81 Index 90 9GB
Others List of screen icons 71 Functions available for each shooting mode 74 Flash modes available 75 Learning more about the camera (α Handbook 76 Checking the number of recordable images/ recording time 77 Specifications 81 Index 90 9GB
Instruction Manual
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... recording of such materials may fail to eject HD image quality discs. The model name varies depending on the country/region. Model name SLT-A58K SLT-A58M SLT-A58Y Lens DT18-55mm DT18-135mm DT18-55mm and DT55-200mm 11GB Movies recorded in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual...may be contrary to the provisions of 25ºC (77°F), and using the following devices. - Notes on playing movies on performance and specifications are incompatible with the AVCHD format This camera also uses MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 Main Profile for about an hour after the charge lamp has turned...
... recording of such materials may fail to eject HD image quality discs. The model name varies depending on the country/region. Model name SLT-A58K SLT-A58M SLT-A58Y Lens DT18-55mm DT18-135mm DT18-55mm and DT55-200mm 11GB Movies recorded in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual...may be contrary to the provisions of 25ºC (77°F), and using the following devices. - Notes on playing movies on performance and specifications are incompatible with the AVCHD format This camera also uses MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 Main Profile for about an hour after the charge lamp has turned...
Instruction Manual
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... lock/Aperture Preview/Shot. Functions selected using the MENU button Peaking Level Peaking Color Live View Display Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color in manual focus mode. (High/Mid/Low/Off) Sets the color used for shaded corners on the screen caused by the attached lens. (Auto...
... lock/Aperture Preview/Shot. Functions selected using the MENU button Peaking Level Peaking Color Live View Display Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color in manual focus mode. (High/Mid/Low/Off) Sets the color used for shaded corners on the screen caused by the attached lens. (Auto...
Instruction Manual
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... the temperature inside the camera drops fully. • If you continue to [AVCHD]. • Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes (limited by product specifications). • For [1440×1080 12M] size movies, continuous shooting is possible for several minutes with the temperature or condition of the camera before you...
... the temperature inside the camera drops fully. • If you continue to [AVCHD]. • Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes (limited by product specifications). • For [1440×1080 12M] size movies, continuous shooting is possible for several minutes with the temperature or condition of the camera before you...
Instruction Manual
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... and image sensor-shift mechanism [Auto focus system] System Sensitivity Range AF illuminator TTL phase-detection system, 15 points (3 points cross type) -1 EV to 5 m (3.3 ft. Specifications Camera [System] Camera Type Lens Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera A-mount lens [Image sensor] Image format 23.2 mm×15.4 mm (APS-C format), CMOS image sensor...
... and image sensor-shift mechanism [Auto focus system] System Sensitivity Range AF illuminator TTL phase-detection system, 15 points (3 points cross type) -1 EV to 5 m (3.3 ft. Specifications Camera [System] Camera Type Lens Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera A-mount lens [Image sensor] Image format 23.2 mm×15.4 mm (APS-C format), CMOS image sensor...
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Specifications Diopter Adjustment -4.0 m-1 to +4.0 m-1 (diopter) [LCD screen] LCD panel Total number of dots 6.7 cm (2.7 type) TFT drive/Clear Photo LCD screen 460 800 dots [Exposure control] ...
Specifications Diopter Adjustment -4.0 m-1 to +4.0 m-1 (diopter) [LCD screen] LCD panel Total number of dots 6.7 cm (2.7 type) TFT drive/Clear Photo LCD screen 460 800 dots [Exposure control] ...
Instruction Manual
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.... The maximum number of [Lens Comp.: Distortion]). Priority AE]: Maximum 8 images per second/ : Maximum 5 images per second/ : Maximum 2.5 images per second • Our measurement conditions. Specifications Flash range Aperture F2.8 F4.0 F5.6 100 1 m - 3.6 m 1 m - 2.5 m 1 m - 1.8 m (3.3 feet - (3.3 feet - (3.3 feet - 11.8 feet) 8.2 feet) 5.9 feet) ISO setting 200 1 m - 5 m (3.3 feet - 16.4 feet) 1 m - ... Approx. ×1.0 - ×7.7 [Recording format] File format JPEG-compliant (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline), RAW (Sony's exclusive ARW2.3 format) Others 83GB
.... The maximum number of [Lens Comp.: Distortion]). Priority AE]: Maximum 8 images per second/ : Maximum 5 images per second/ : Maximum 2.5 images per second • Our measurement conditions. Specifications Flash range Aperture F2.8 F4.0 F5.6 100 1 m - 3.6 m 1 m - 2.5 m 1 m - 1.8 m (3.3 feet - (3.3 feet - (3.3 feet - 11.8 feet) 8.2 feet) 5.9 feet) ISO setting 200 1 m - 5 m (3.3 feet - 16.4 feet) 1 m - ... Approx. ×1.0 - ×7.7 [Recording format] File format JPEG-compliant (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline), RAW (Sony's exclusive ARW2.3 format) Others 83GB