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4-287-948-13(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α Handbook A-mount Preparing the camera Shooting and viewing images Shooting images to suit your subject Using the shooting functions Using the playback functions Functions list Viewing images on a computer Others Advanced operations Index SLT-A65/SLT-A65V ©2011 Sony Corporation
4-287-948-13(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α Handbook A-mount Preparing the camera Shooting and viewing images Shooting images to suit your subject Using the shooting functions Using the playback functions Functions list Viewing images on a computer Others Advanced operations Index SLT-A65/SLT-A65V ©2011 Sony Corporation
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of the camera 159 Long Exposure NR 159 High ISO NR 159 Color Space 160 Release w/o Lens 160 Grid Line 161 Auto Review 161 Func. View Mode 146 ... images or movies in the same view mode 151 About playback on TV 152 3D Viewing 152 Using "BRAVIA" Sync 152 Setup of the camera GPS setting (SLT-A65V only 154 GPS Assist Data 155 GPS Auto Time Cor 155 Setting the aspect ratio and image quality 157 Aspect Ratio 157 Quality...
of the camera 159 Long Exposure NR 159 High ISO NR 159 Color Space 160 Release w/o Lens 160 Grid Line 161 Auto Review 161 Func. View Mode 146 ... images or movies in the same view mode 151 About playback on TV 152 3D Viewing 152 Using "BRAVIA" Sync 152 Setup of the camera GPS setting (SLT-A65V only 154 GPS Assist Data 155 GPS Auto Time Cor 155 Setting the aspect ratio and image quality 157 Aspect Ratio 157 Quality...
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...SLT-A65V only 203 3D-shootings 205 Memory card 206 7 Setting the method for recording on a memory card ..... 166 Format 166 File Number 166 Folder Name 166 Select REC Folder 167 New Folder 167 Recover Image DB 168 Upload Settings 168 Resetting to the default 170 Confirming the version of the camera... 174 Computer Connecting the camera to the computer 175 Setting the USB connection 175 Connecting to the computer 175 Importing images to the computer (Windows...
...SLT-A65V only 203 3D-shootings 205 Memory card 206 7 Setting the method for recording on a memory card ..... 166 Format 166 File Number 166 Folder Name 166 Select REC Folder 167 New Folder 167 Recover Image DB 168 Upload Settings 168 Resetting to the default 170 Confirming the version of the camera... 174 Computer Connecting the camera to the computer 175 Setting the USB connection 175 Connecting to the computer 175 Importing images to the computer (Windows...
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... GPS-incompatible: SLT-A65 • Use GPS in the [AVCHD 60i/60p]/ [AVCHD 50i/50p] mode of pictures in this manual The photographs used in this camera cannot be played on devices other than those that were recorded in accordance with regulations of countries and regions where you ...recorders cannot play back HD image quality discs, as examples of [File Format] (page 105). On the data specifications described in this camera. Warning on performance and specifications is charged for AVCHD format recording. Movies recorded in AVCHD format with this manual The data on copyright ...
... GPS-incompatible: SLT-A65 • Use GPS in the [AVCHD 60i/60p]/ [AVCHD 50i/50p] mode of pictures in this manual The photographs used in this camera cannot be played on devices other than those that were recorded in accordance with regulations of countries and regions where you ...recorders cannot play back HD image quality discs, as examples of [File Format] (page 105). On the data specifications described in this camera. Warning on performance and specifications is charged for AVCHD format recording. Movies recorded in AVCHD format with this manual The data on copyright ...
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... achieves a wide viewing angle and a long eye relief, approaching that you pan the camera while looking into the viewfinder or move your camera 12 This camera is not a malfunction. Model name Lens SLT-A65/A65V - Model name This manual covers several models supplied with the viewfinder This... camera is not a malfunction. This is a characteristic of the lens or display device...
... achieves a wide viewing angle and a long eye relief, approaching that you pan the camera while looking into the viewfinder or move your camera 12 This camera is not a malfunction. Model name Lens SLT-A65/A65V - Model name This manual covers several models supplied with the viewfinder This... camera is not a malfunction. This is a characteristic of the lens or display device...
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...• Eyecup (1) (Attached on the model. Preparing the camera Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items First check the model name of pieces. Application Software for α camera - α Handbook (This manual) • Instruction Manual (1) SLT-A65K/A65VK • DT18-55mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap... (1)/Packaging lid (1) SLT-A65Y/A65VY • DT18-55mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap...
...• Eyecup (1) (Attached on the model. Preparing the camera Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items First check the model name of pieces. Application Software for α camera - α Handbook (This manual) • Instruction Manual (1) SLT-A65K/A65VK • DT18-55mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap... (1)/Packaging lid (1) SLT-A65Y/A65VY • DT18-55mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap...
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... F3.5-5.6 SAM (Supplied with the SLT-A65M/A65VM) Identifying parts E Lens contacts F Focusing mode switch G Mounting index H Lens hood index I Zoom lock switch • The DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM/DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM/DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM are designed for Sony Amount cameras (models equipped with the lens.... You cannot use these lenses on 35mm-format cameras. • For the lenses other than DT 1855mm F3.5-5.6 SAM/DT 55200mm F4-5.6 SAM/DT 18135mm F3...
... F3.5-5.6 SAM (Supplied with the SLT-A65M/A65VM) Identifying parts E Lens contacts F Focusing mode switch G Mounting index H Lens hood index I Zoom lock switch • The DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM/DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM/DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM are designed for Sony Amount cameras (models equipped with the lens.... You cannot use these lenses on 35mm-format cameras. • For the lenses other than DT 1855mm F3.5-5.6 SAM/DT 55200mm F4-5.6 SAM/DT 18135mm F3...
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...Sets the brightness of use. Area Setting (29) Sets the location of the viewfinder. (163) (Auto/Manual) GPS Settings (154) Sets the GPS functions. (SLT-A65V only) Power Save (164) Sets the interval after which power save mode engages. (30 Min/5 Min/1 Min/20 Sec/10 Sec) HDMI Resolution (152)... LCD Brightness (163) Sets the brightness of still images on the menu to an HDMI TV. (Auto/1080p/1080i) CTRL FOR HDMI (153) Operates the camera from a TV that support "BRAVIA" Sync. (On/Off) 62 Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the recordable number of the LCD monitor. (...
...Sets the brightness of use. Area Setting (29) Sets the location of the viewfinder. (163) (Auto/Manual) GPS Settings (154) Sets the GPS functions. (SLT-A65V only) Power Save (164) Sets the interval after which power save mode engages. (30 Min/5 Min/1 Min/20 Sec/10 Sec) HDMI Resolution (152)... LCD Brightness (163) Sets the brightness of still images on the menu to an HDMI TV. (Auto/1080p/1080i) CTRL FOR HDMI (153) Operates the camera from a TV that support "BRAVIA" Sync. (On/Off) 62 Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the recordable number of the LCD monitor. (...
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...] t [All Programs] t [Image Data Converter] t [Help] t [Image Data Converter Ver.4]. This conversion can do the following, etc.: • To set images shot with the camera and display them . • To retouch (red-eye reduction, etc.), print, send still images as e-mail attachments, and change the shooting date. • To display...AVCHD 50i/50p] mode of [File Format]. 70 If you want to keep the original image quality, you must store your movies on the map (SLT-A65V only). • To print or save still images with the date. • To create Blu-ray discs or DVD discs from AVCHD View movies...
...] t [All Programs] t [Image Data Converter] t [Help] t [Image Data Converter Ver.4]. This conversion can do the following, etc.: • To set images shot with the camera and display them . • To retouch (red-eye reduction, etc.), print, send still images as e-mail attachments, and change the shooting date. • To display...AVCHD 50i/50p] mode of [File Format]. 70 If you want to keep the original image quality, you must store your movies on the map (SLT-A65V only). • To print or save still images with the date. • To create Blu-ray discs or DVD discs from AVCHD View movies...
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... size of movies (106) 100% Remaining battery (23) Flash charge in the view mode Date of movies (107) SteadyShot/Camera shake warning (86) GPS triangulating status (154) (SLT-A65V only) SteadyShot error (195) Overheating warning (11) Database file full (197)/ Database file error (197) View Mode ... scale (44, 100, 141) (Only for viewfinder) Exposure compensation (44) AE lock (121) GPS information (SLTA65V only) Latitude and longitude display (SLT-A65V only) Auto HDR image warning (129) Picture Effect error (132) ISO sensitivity (127) File number/Number of images in progress (42) Setting ...
... size of movies (106) 100% Remaining battery (23) Flash charge in the view mode Date of movies (107) SteadyShot/Camera shake warning (86) GPS triangulating status (154) (SLT-A65V only) SteadyShot error (195) Overheating warning (11) Database file full (197)/ Database file error (197) View Mode ... scale (44, 100, 141) (Only for viewfinder) Exposure compensation (44) AE lock (121) GPS information (SLTA65V only) Latitude and longitude display (SLT-A65V only) Auto HDR image warning (129) Picture Effect error (132) ISO sensitivity (127) File number/Number of images in progress (42) Setting ...
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Preparation (Advanced operations) Display Indication Flash charge in progress (42) Setting Effect OFF (83) No audio recording of movies (107) SteadyShot/Camera shake warning (86) GPS triangulating status (154) (SLT-A65V only) The screen displayed for shooting mode Display Indication AWB 7500K A5 G5 White balance (Auto, Preset, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter...
Preparation (Advanced operations) Display Indication Flash charge in progress (42) Setting Effect OFF (83) No audio recording of movies (107) SteadyShot/Camera shake warning (86) GPS triangulating status (154) (SLT-A65V only) The screen displayed for shooting mode Display Indication AWB 7500K A5 G5 White balance (Auto, Preset, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter...
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... area. Notes • Right after you will be instructed to [Off]. Setup of the camera (Advanced operations) Setup of the camera GPS setting (SLT-A65V only) If the camera has acquired location information using GPS assist data. Use your camera again. • It may take several tens of seconds to several minutes to acquire the...
... area. Notes • Right after you will be instructed to [Off]. Setup of the camera (Advanced operations) Setup of the camera GPS setting (SLT-A65V only) If the camera has acquired location information using GPS assist data. Use your camera again. • It may take several tens of seconds to several minutes to acquire the...
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GPS setting (SLT-A65V only) Setup of the camera (Advanced operations) GPS Assist Data The time for various reasons. If the camera connects to the Internet when updating data. •... the time until you update the assist data regularly. To update the GPS assist data by inserting a memory card into the camera. GPS Auto Time Cor. MENU button t 1 t [GPS Settings] t [GPS Auto Time Cor.] t [On] Notes...days. • If [Date/Time Setup] is not set, or set [Date/Time Setup] on the camera before using GPS to [Off]. • You must set time is shifted greatly, the time for the...
GPS setting (SLT-A65V only) Setup of the camera (Advanced operations) GPS Assist Data The time for various reasons. If the camera connects to the Internet when updating data. •... the time until you update the assist data regularly. To update the GPS assist data by inserting a memory card into the camera. GPS Auto Time Cor. MENU button t 1 t [GPS Settings] t [GPS Auto Time Cor.] t [On] Notes...days. • If [Date/Time Setup] is not set, or set [Date/Time Setup] on the camera before using GPS to [Off]. • You must set time is shifted greatly, the time for the...
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... turn on the power again. For details, refer to the manual that comes with [GPS On/Off] set to [On], the location information of the camera does not work while it is uploading images. • If (error) is set to [Off]. • When you insert into this , set [Upload Settings] to...-new Eye-Fi card for the first time, copy the install file of the camera (Advanced operations) Setting the method for recording on a memory card card inserted in the camera, set [GPS On/Off] to [Off] (page 154) (SLT-A65V only). • This product does not support the Eye-Fi "Endless Memory Mode...
... turn on the power again. For details, refer to the manual that comes with [GPS On/Off] set to [On], the location information of the camera does not work while it is uploading images. • If (error) is set to [Off]. • When you insert into this , set [Upload Settings] to...-new Eye-Fi card for the first time, copy the install file of the camera (Advanced operations) Setting the method for recording on a memory card card inserted in the camera, set [GPS On/Off] to [Off] (page 154) (SLT-A65V only). • This product does not support the Eye-Fi "Endless Memory Mode...
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Level Single-image screen (with recording information) Setup of the camera (Advanced operations) 173 GPS Auto Time Cor. - (155) (SLT-A65V only) Power Save (164) 1 Min HDMI Resolution (152) Auto CTRL FOR HDMI (152) On Upload Settings (168) On USB Connection (175) Auto Audio signals (... (Reset Default) Items Recording information display (LCD monitor) (47) Recording information display (Viewfinder) (47) Playback display (144) Reset to GPS Settings - GPS On/Off (154) (SLT- Resetting to the default Items Reset to Display All Info. Off A65V only) GPS Settings -
Level Single-image screen (with recording information) Setup of the camera (Advanced operations) 173 GPS Auto Time Cor. - (155) (SLT-A65V only) Power Save (164) 1 Min HDMI Resolution (152) Auto CTRL FOR HDMI (152) On Upload Settings (168) On USB Connection (175) Auto Audio signals (... (Reset Default) Items Recording information display (LCD monitor) (47) Recording information display (Viewfinder) (47) Playback display (144) Reset to GPS Settings - GPS On/Off (154) (SLT- Resetting to the default Items Reset to Display All Info. Off A65V only) GPS Settings -
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Sony is not held liable for any number within the range of 0001 to 9999. • When [...the computer, use "PMB." • Use "PMB" to import the movies with GPS location information to a computer (SLT-A65V only). • When the camera is set to [RAW & JPEG], the numerical portions of the name of a RAW data file and its corresponding ...JPEG file are the same. Importing images to the computer (Macintosh) 1 Connect the camera to your Macintosh computer first. The image files are stored. 2 Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon....
Sony is not held liable for any number within the range of 0001 to 9999. • When [...the computer, use "PMB." • Use "PMB" to import the movies with GPS location information to a computer (SLT-A65V only). • When the camera is set to [RAW & JPEG], the numerical portions of the name of a RAW data file and its corresponding ...JPEG file are the same. Importing images to the computer (Macintosh) 1 Connect the camera to your Macintosh computer first. The image files are stored. 2 Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon....
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...28). • The term of validity of obstructions. • To triangulate the location information correctly, bring your camera. • Check that the camera is turned on the camera again. It takes time to triangulate although GPS assist data has been taken in location information. • The margin...Time Setup] is not set, or set time is shifted greatly. Troubleshooting GPS (SLT-A65V only) The camera is not receiving a GPS signal. • Set [GPS On/Off] to [On] (page 154). • Your camera may not be able to determine the location at all, depending on surrounding buildings,...
...28). • The term of validity of obstructions. • To triangulate the location information correctly, bring your camera. • Check that the camera is turned on the camera again. It takes time to triangulate although GPS assist data has been taken in location information. • The margin...Time Setup] is not set, or set time is shifted greatly. Troubleshooting GPS (SLT-A65V only) The camera is not receiving a GPS signal. • Set [GPS On/Off] to [On] (page 154). • Your camera may not be able to determine the location at all, depending on surrounding buildings,...
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Avoid using the camera in open sky environments. • You may not match the location on the map based on the orbital information (almanac data) and travel time of the signals, etc. Depending on the earth. GPS (SLT-A65V only) This system allows you to pinpoint your...receives radio signals from 3 or more GPS satellites. In underground locations, locations surrounded by dense trees, under the shade of buildings. - Use the camera in places where radio signals are generated, such as a shadowy place surrounded by buildings or trees, etc. Near devices that generate radio signals of...
Avoid using the camera in open sky environments. • You may not match the location on the map based on the orbital information (almanac data) and travel time of the signals, etc. Depending on the earth. GPS (SLT-A65V only) This system allows you to pinpoint your...receives radio signals from 3 or more GPS satellites. In underground locations, locations surrounded by dense trees, under the shade of buildings. - Use the camera in places where radio signals are generated, such as a shadowy place surrounded by buildings or trees, etc. Near devices that generate radio signals of...
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...information. There is a slight time difference between when the location information is acquired and when the location information is used. 204 GPS (SLT-A65V only) Department of Defense, and the degree of an airplane, turn off and landing of accuracy may not match exactly the ...location on the map based on an airplane During take off the camera, as you will be changed intentionally. • Error during the triangulating process The camera acquires location information every about 15 seconds during triangulating. On the geographic coordinate system The "...
...information. There is a slight time difference between when the location information is acquired and when the location information is used. 204 GPS (SLT-A65V only) Department of Defense, and the degree of an airplane, turn off and landing of accuracy may not match exactly the ...location on the map based on an airplane During take off the camera, as you will be changed intentionally. • Error during the triangulating process The camera acquires location information every about 15 seconds during triangulating. On the geographic coordinate system The "...