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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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... 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 157...
... 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 157...
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... image sensor 184 Trouble shooting/Others Troubleshooting 187 Warning messages 196 Precautions 198 To use your camera abroad - Power sources 201 AVCHD format 202 GPS (SLT-A65V only 203 3D-shootings 205 Memory card 206 7
... image sensor 184 Trouble shooting/Others Troubleshooting 187 Warning messages 196 Precautions 198 To use your camera abroad - Power sources 201 AVCHD format 202 GPS (SLT-A65V only 203 3D-shootings 205 Memory card 206 7
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... about 1 hour after the CHARGE lamp goes out. 11 Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may deteriorate. GPS-compatible: SLT-A65V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A65 • Use GPS in this manual The data on performance and specifications is turned off automatically. On the data specifications described in this...
... about 1 hour after the CHARGE lamp goes out. 11 Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may deteriorate. GPS-compatible: SLT-A65V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A65 • Use GPS in this manual The data on performance and specifications is turned off automatically. On the data specifications described in this...
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.../ A65VY DT18-55mm and DT55-200mm SLT-A65M/ A65VM DT18-135mm Notes on the supplied lens. The model name varies depending on shooting with the viewfinder This camera is equipped with an XGA Organic ... the entire composition, you can also use the LCD monitor. • If you shoot an image, we recommed that of the viewfinder. Model name Lens SLT-A65/A65V -
.../ A65VY DT18-55mm and DT55-200mm SLT-A65M/ A65VM DT18-135mm Notes on the supplied lens. The model name varies depending on shooting with the viewfinder This camera is equipped with an XGA Organic ... the entire composition, you can also use the LCD monitor. • If you shoot an image, we recommed that of the viewfinder. Model name Lens SLT-A65/A65V -
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...CD-ROM (1) - 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 (1)/Packaging lid (1) • DT55-200mm zoom lens ...(1)/ Front lens cap (1)/Rear lens cap (1)/Lens hood (1) SLT-A65M/A65VM • DT18-135mm zoom lens (1)/ Front lens cap (1)/Rear lens cap (1)/Lens hood (1) 13 The number in the U.S.A. and Canada) *...
...CD-ROM (1) - 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 (1)/Packaging lid (1) • DT55-200mm zoom lens ...(1)/ Front lens cap (1)/Rear lens cap (1)/Lens hood (1) SLT-A65M/A65VM • DT18-135mm zoom lens (1)/ Front lens cap (1)/Rear lens cap (1)/Lens hood (1) 13 The number in the U.S.A. and Canada) *...
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...19 Preparing the camera Lens DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM (Supplied with the SLT-A65K/A65VK/ A65Y/A65VY) DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM (Supplied with the SLT-A65Y/A65VY) DT 18-135mm 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...
...19 Preparing the camera Lens DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM (Supplied with the SLT-A65K/A65VK/ A65Y/A65VY) DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM (Supplied with the SLT-A65Y/A65VY) DT 18-135mm 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...
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... the selected folder for storing still images and movies. Sets the brightness 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...
... the selected folder for storing still images and movies. Sets the brightness 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...
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... image quality, you cannot create a disc with the camera and display them on the computer. • To organize images on the computer 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...
... image quality, you cannot create a disc with the camera and display them on the computer. • To organize images on the computer 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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...EV 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 Effect...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 (146) 100-0003 DPOF ...
...EV 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 Effect...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 (146) 100-0003 DPOF ...
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... 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) (134) D-Range...
... 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) (134) D-Range...
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... on , it may take several tens of seconds to several minutes 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. Using the supplied software "PMB," you shoot images with the GPS feature...
... on , it may take several tens of seconds to several minutes 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. Using the supplied software "PMB," you shoot images with the GPS feature...
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.... To check the state of GPS assist data MENU button t 1 t [GPS Settings] t [Use GPS Assist Data] Notes • The computer is turned off. GPS setting (SLT-A65V only) Setup of the camera (Advanced operations) GPS Assist Data The time for the GPS acquiring location information can be updated automatically. If the...
.... To check the state of GPS assist data MENU button t 1 t [GPS Settings] t [Use GPS Assist Data] Notes • The computer is turned off. GPS setting (SLT-A65V only) Setup of the camera (Advanced operations) GPS Assist Data The time for the GPS acquiring location information can be updated automatically. If the...
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• There may be discrepancies of a few seconds. • Depending on the area, it may not function correctly. GPS setting (SLT-A65V only) 156
• There may be discrepancies of a few seconds. • Depending on the area, it may not function correctly. GPS setting (SLT-A65V only) 156
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...] set to [On], the location information of EyeFi manager recorded on the screen when [Upload Settings] is set [GPS On/Off] to [Off] (page 154) (SLT-A65V only). • This product does not support the Eye-Fi "Endless Memory Mode." If the communication status is displayed on the card to your...
...] set to [On], the location information of EyeFi manager recorded on the screen when [Upload Settings] is set [GPS On/Off] to [Off] (page 154) (SLT-A65V only). • This product does not support the Eye-Fi "Endless Memory Mode." If the communication status is displayed on the card to your...
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... Items Reset to Display All Info. 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-
... Items Reset to Display All Info. 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-
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... the connected computer, images may be damaged or cannot be played. Double- click the newly recognized icon on the memory card from the computer. Sony is not held liable for any number within the range of a RAW data file and its corresponding JPEG file are the same. Importing images to... such as importing AVCHD View movies to 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 your Macintosh computer first. The image files are stored. 2 Drag and drop the image files to...
... the connected computer, images may be damaged or cannot be played. Double- click the newly recognized icon on the memory card from the computer. Sony is not held liable for any number within the range of a RAW data file and its corresponding JPEG file are the same. Importing images to... such as importing AVCHD View movies to 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 your Macintosh computer first. The image files are stored. 2 Drag and drop the image files to...
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.... Update the GPS assist data (page 155). • As the positions of obstructions. • To triangulate the location information correctly, bring your computer. 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...
.... Update the GPS assist data (page 155). • As the positions of obstructions. • To triangulate the location information correctly, bring your computer. 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...
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... earth. Determining a location is about 30 m (98 feet). In this case, your exact location on the earth. The GPS satellites are controlled by buildings. - GPS (SLT-A65V only) This system allows you to determine the location at all, depending on the location and time you use the camera. • "GPS" is...
... earth. Determining a location is about 30 m (98 feet). In this case, your exact location on the earth. The GPS satellites are controlled by buildings. - GPS (SLT-A65V only) This system allows you to determine the location at all, depending on the location and time you use the camera. • "GPS" is...
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... by the onboard announcement. 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)
... by the onboard announcement. 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)