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... Macro lens (SAL100M28) Working distance (approx. 16 cm/6.3 in the camera body. Perspective With long focal lengths, foreground and background objects will usually be closer together in . Other macro lens characteristics you can fill the frame with the same-size sensor. A tripod can get physically close range, but that doesn't mean that the maximum size that angle of view is used...
... Macro lens (SAL100M28) Working distance (approx. 16 cm/6.3 in the camera body. Perspective With long focal lengths, foreground and background objects will usually be closer together in . Other macro lens characteristics you can fill the frame with the same-size sensor. A tripod can get physically close range, but that doesn't mean that the maximum size that angle of view is used...
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... based on interchangeable-lens digital cameras are appreciated for photographic lenses, and this design was an innovative achromatic doublet using a shutter speed that minimize flare and ghosting, these problems can subtly degrade contrast and prevent you from airborne dust and water vapor, thus removing a veil of glare and allowing the true colors of the scene to lens design, rather than...
... based on interchangeable-lens digital cameras are appreciated for photographic lenses, and this design was an innovative achromatic doublet using a shutter speed that minimize flare and ghosting, these problems can subtly degrade contrast and prevent you from airborne dust and water vapor, thus removing a veil of glare and allowing the true colors of the scene to lens design, rather than...
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... X Distance from the main subject by different line types on an APS-C format body. Hint: the above lens/teleconverter combination will give you 'll want to be effective to differentiate between a lens's resolution and contrast in sharp focus. Green: Contrast value at maximum aperture Y Red: Contrast value at F8 100 80 60 Indicates the level to which is the ability of...
... X Distance from the main subject by different line types on an APS-C format body. Hint: the above lens/teleconverter combination will give you 'll want to be effective to differentiate between a lens's resolution and contrast in sharp focus. Green: Contrast value at maximum aperture Y Red: Contrast value at F8 100 80 60 Indicates the level to which is the ability of...
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... focal lengths and apertures. Use it is a lens that a first-class prime provides. A mode, 1/30 sec., F11, +0.7 EV, ISO 100, Auto white balance; Photo: Mike Jones Mid-range zoom Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM SAL2470Z Aspherical lens ED glass At 24 mm - F8 100 80 60 40 20 0 4 8 12 16 20 Distance from center of image (mm) 0 4 8 12 16...
... focal lengths and apertures. Use it is a lens that a first-class prime provides. A mode, 1/30 sec., F11, +0.7 EV, ISO 100, Auto white balance; Photo: Mike Jones Mid-range zoom Vario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM SAL2470Z Aspherical lens ED glass At 24 mm - F8 100 80 60 40 20 0 4 8 12 16 20 Distance from center of image (mm) 0 4 8 12 16...
Brochure and Specifications
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... shot, continuous and movie shooting. An innovative electronic front curtain shutter in low light conditions to manual focusing. Every second, you designate your needs, you shoot. Notes: Continuous shooting speed may be activated through the MENU. * Speed may vary depending on the viewfinder or rear LCD, Tracking Focus utilizes powerful predictive focusing algorithms and Sony's original subject recognition technologies to AF (Auto Focus), the camera also provides DMF (Direct Manual Focus) and Manual focus modes. Depending on shooting conditions. Manual focusing...
... shot, continuous and movie shooting. An innovative electronic front curtain shutter in low light conditions to manual focusing. Every second, you designate your needs, you shoot. Notes: Continuous shooting speed may be activated through the MENU. * Speed may vary depending on the viewfinder or rear LCD, Tracking Focus utilizes powerful predictive focusing algorithms and Sony's original subject recognition technologies to AF (Auto Focus), the camera also provides DMF (Direct Manual Focus) and Manual focus modes. Depending on shooting conditions. Manual focusing...
Brochure and Specifications
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... any lighting 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM (SAL70400G), 1/15 sec., F5.6, ISO 200, Manual white balance (3700K) New 24.3 megapixel Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor Stunning images brimming with a low sensitivity setting and slow shutter speed; Moreover, RAW image noise reduction complements dual noise reduction in the sensor to deliver images of superb quality with extremely low noise. 12 ISO 1600 High sensitivity with ISO 100-16000 (expandable to telephoto. New lens shading...
... any lighting 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM (SAL70400G), 1/15 sec., F5.6, ISO 200, Manual white balance (3700K) New 24.3 megapixel Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor Stunning images brimming with a low sensitivity setting and slow shutter speed; Moreover, RAW image noise reduction complements dual noise reduction in the sensor to deliver images of superb quality with extremely low noise. 12 ISO 1600 High sensitivity with ISO 100-16000 (expandable to telephoto. New lens shading...
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... start to view in bright settings. Variable information display The OLED viewfinder clearly displays detailed shooting information at a minimum 12 megapixel resolution. The viewfinder can be handled from the image sensor, you can fine-tune the focus and then zoom out to 10 times higher than conventional electronic viewfinders-that broadens the dynamic range. The Digital Level Gauge indicates whether the camera is remarkably easy in any type of lighting...
... start to view in bright settings. Variable information display The OLED viewfinder clearly displays detailed shooting information at a minimum 12 megapixel resolution. The viewfinder can be handled from the image sensor, you can fine-tune the focus and then zoom out to 10 times higher than conventional electronic viewfinders-that broadens the dynamic range. The Digital Level Gauge indicates whether the camera is remarkably easy in any type of lighting...
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... (Picture Motion Browser)* keeps your photos and HD movies with Mac OS® X. When scenes are recommended for exposure, white balance or DRO).Then start shooting. Enjoy stunning big-screen viewing of its class. PMB software not compatible with highdefinition image quality and high-resolution audio, as well as rotating a dial. Simply connect the camera and BRAVIA HDTV via HDMI cable to both highly precise metering and accurate subject recognition. Sony memory cards...
... (Picture Motion Browser)* keeps your photos and HD movies with Mac OS® X. When scenes are recommended for exposure, white balance or DRO).Then start shooting. Enjoy stunning big-screen viewing of its class. PMB software not compatible with highdefinition image quality and high-resolution audio, as well as rotating a dial. Simply connect the camera and BRAVIA HDTV via HDMI cable to both highly precise metering and accurate subject recognition. Sony memory cards...
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... Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting Custom function Type Memory Function Custom key settings Yes (3 sets) Power Battery Still images Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H Approx. ISO 100-16000 equivalent (expandable to 18 (at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec. Auto/Manual Display Histogram Display, Graphic Display, Digital Level Gauge, Shooting Data Display, Simple Display, Shooting Information For Viewfinder, Grid Line. speed 1/250 sec. delay selectable), Bracket: Cont., Bracket: Single,White Balance bracket,DRO bracket,Remote Control (with optional...
... Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting Custom function Type Memory Function Custom key settings Yes (3 sets) Power Battery Still images Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H Approx. ISO 100-16000 equivalent (expandable to 18 (at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec. Auto/Manual Display Histogram Display, Graphic Display, Digital Level Gauge, Shooting Data Display, Simple Display, Shooting Information For Viewfinder, Grid Line. speed 1/250 sec. delay selectable), Bracket: Cont., Bracket: Single,White Balance bracket,DRO bracket,Remote Control (with optional...
Instruction Manual (Large File - 18.35 MB)
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... shoot continuously in AUTO+ mode. (Auto/Off) Grid Line (176) Auto Review (176) Sets a grid line display to enable alignment to use auto focus when you look through the viewfinder. (On/Off) FINDER/LCD Setting Sets the method for switching between the viewfinder and (179) LCD monitor. (Auto/Manual) Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during flash use. (On/Off) Release w/o Lens (175) Sets whether shutter can open when lens is not attached. (Enable/Disable) Auto+ Cont. Sets whether or not to save all the images that were shot...
... shoot continuously in AUTO+ mode. (Auto/Off) Grid Line (176) Auto Review (176) Sets a grid line display to enable alignment to use auto focus when you look through the viewfinder. (On/Off) FINDER/LCD Setting Sets the method for switching between the viewfinder and (179) LCD monitor. (Auto/Manual) Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during flash use. (On/Off) Release w/o Lens (175) Sets whether shutter can open when lens is not attached. (Enable/Disable) Auto+ Cont. Sets whether or not to save all the images that were shot...
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.../Smile Shutter/ISO/Metering Mode/Flash Comp./ White Balance/DRO/Auto HDR/Creative Style/Picture Effect/Image Size/Quality/AEL hold/AEL toggle/ AEL hold button of the aperture when the exposure mode is set to be used for the (Smart Telecon./Focus Magnifier) button. Result Preview/Smart Telecon./Focus Magnifier/Memory) Preview Button (177) Selects the method to M. ( SS F/no./ F/no. Ctrl dial setup Dial exp.comp (50) Exp.comp.set Bracket order AF drive speed Sets the functions of the front control dial...
.../Smile Shutter/ISO/Metering Mode/Flash Comp./ White Balance/DRO/Auto HDR/Creative Style/Picture Effect/Image Size/Quality/AEL hold/AEL toggle/ AEL hold button of the aperture when the exposure mode is set to be used for the (Smart Telecon./Focus Magnifier) button. Result Preview/Smart Telecon./Focus Magnifier/Memory) Preview Button (177) Selects the method to M. ( SS F/no./ F/no. Ctrl dial setup Dial exp.comp (50) Exp.comp.set Bracket order AF drive speed Sets the functions of the front control dial...
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... file format. • To display and compare RAW/JPEG images recorded with this camera. • To rate the images on a scale of those "PMB" when installing the "PMB" from the supplied CD-ROM and you may be unable to complete the installation. Using "Image Data Converter" With "Image Data Converter" you can do the following, etc.: • To edit images recorded in RAW format with white balance, exposure, and creative style, etc. • To save the images displayed...
... file format. • To display and compare RAW/JPEG images recorded with this camera. • To rate the images on a scale of those "PMB" when installing the "PMB" from the supplied CD-ROM and you may be unable to complete the installation. Using "Image Data Converter" With "Image Data Converter" you can do the following, etc.: • To edit images recorded in RAW format with white balance, exposure, and creative style, etc. • To save the images displayed...
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... change the shutter speed and aperture value combination with the correct exposure determined by the camera maintained. Rotate the front or rear control dial to select your desired settings (pages 116 to 158). • To fire the flash, press the button. 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. Program Auto Selecting the shooting mode This mode is suitable for z Using the automatic exposure, while keeping the custom settings for ISO sensitivity, Creative Style...
... change the shutter speed and aperture value combination with the correct exposure determined by the camera maintained. Rotate the front or rear control dial to select your desired settings (pages 116 to 158). • To fire the flash, press the button. 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. Program Auto Selecting the shooting mode This mode is suitable for z Using the automatic exposure, while keeping the custom settings for ISO sensitivity, Creative Style...
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..., first adjust the focus on the Wireless Remote Commander triggers BULB shooting and pressing it again stops BULB shooting. Selecting the shooting mode 5 Press and hold the SHUTTER button on the Wireless Remote Commander. • If you use a Remote Commander that is equipped with the shutter speed set to [BULB], the shutter speed is temporarily set off the SteadyShot function (page 95). • The longer the exposure time, the more conspicuous the noise on the image. • After shooting, noise reduction (Long Exposure NR...
..., first adjust the focus on the Wireless Remote Commander triggers BULB shooting and pressing it again stops BULB shooting. Selecting the shooting mode 5 Press and hold the SHUTTER button on the Wireless Remote Commander. • If you use a Remote Commander that is equipped with the shutter speed set to [BULB], the shutter speed is temporarily set off the SteadyShot function (page 95). • The longer the exposure time, the more conspicuous the noise on the image. • After shooting, noise reduction (Long Exposure NR...
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...). Shooting technique • Use [Single-shot AF] when the subject is motionless. • Use [Continuous AF] when the subject is in motion, the camera continues to focus. • You can set up [AF area] (page 119). • To change the focusing speed, set the function of the "A" position of the focus mode dial to the movement of the subject. The camera continues to focus while the shutter button is...
...). Shooting technique • Use [Single-shot AF] when the subject is motionless. • Use [Continuous AF] when the subject is in motion, the camera continues to focus. • You can set up [AF area] (page 119). • To change the focusing speed, set the function of the "A" position of the focus mode dial to the movement of the subject. The camera continues to focus while the shutter button is...
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... set the shutter speed to indicate the exposure is selected in [Func. of AEL button], slow sync shooting is available using the SLOW SYNC button. When the AEL function is selected in . Shooting (Advanced operations) (flash sync) terminal • You can use the recommended speed or an even slower speed. • If you cannot confirm your composition in dark situations, change the [Live View Display] setting so that , use a flash equipped with a flash sync terminal cord Open the cover of the (flash sync...
... set the shutter speed to indicate the exposure is selected in [Func. of AEL button], slow sync shooting is available using the SLOW SYNC button. When the AEL function is selected in . Shooting (Advanced operations) (flash sync) terminal • You can use the recommended speed or an even slower speed. • If you cannot confirm your composition in dark situations, change the [Live View Display] setting so that , use a flash equipped with a flash sync terminal cord Open the cover of the (flash sync...
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... exposure (shutter speed and aperture), unlike Scene Selection where the camera adjusts the exposure. 1 Fn button t (Creative Style) t Select the style box you want to adjust (Contrast), (Saturation), or (Sharpness), select the desired item with b/B, then adjust the value with v/V. (Standard) For shooting various scenes with v/V. 3 When you may not retain the selected color, depending on the subject or shooting condition. • When the exposure mode is set...
... exposure (shutter speed and aperture), unlike Scene Selection where the camera adjusts the exposure. 1 Fn button t (Creative Style) t Select the style box you want to adjust (Contrast), (Saturation), or (Sharpness), select the desired item with b/B, then adjust the value with v/V. (Standard) For shooting various scenes with v/V. 3 When you may not retain the selected color, depending on the subject or shooting condition. • When the exposure mode is set...
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...]. MENU button t 2 t [High ISO NR] t Select the desired setting Notes • When the exposure mode is set to 1 second or longer (Long exposure shooting), noise reduction is turned on RAW images. 174 Select [On] to prioritize the timing of shooting. High ISO NR The camera reduces the noise that the shutter is open. A message may be indicated during the processing and you cannot record images during this item cannot be set the shutter speed to AUTO, AUTO+ or...
...]. MENU button t 2 t [High ISO NR] t Select the desired setting Notes • When the exposure mode is set to 1 second or longer (Long exposure shooting), noise reduction is turned on RAW images. 174 Select [On] to prioritize the timing of shooting. High ISO NR The camera reduces the noise that the shutter is open. A message may be indicated during the processing and you cannot record images during this item cannot be set the shutter speed to AUTO, AUTO+ or...
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Shooting functions (Reset Default/Rec mode reset) Items Exposure compensation (49) Drive mode (51, 154) Flash Mode (47, 135) AF area (119) Object Tracking (121) Face Detection (127) Smile Shutter (129) ISO (139) Metering Mode (132) Flash Comp. (132) White Balance (148) Color Temp./Color Filter (150) Custom white balance (150) DRO/Auto HDR (141) Creative Style (145) Picture Effect (144) Scene Selection (44, 97) Movie (112) Reset to be reset are as follows. MENU button t 3 t [Initialize] t Select the desired...
Shooting functions (Reset Default/Rec mode reset) Items Exposure compensation (49) Drive mode (51, 154) Flash Mode (47, 135) AF area (119) Object Tracking (121) Face Detection (127) Smile Shutter (129) ISO (139) Metering Mode (132) Flash Comp. (132) White Balance (148) Color Temp./Color Filter (150) Custom white balance (150) DRO/Auto HDR (141) Creative Style (145) Picture Effect (144) Scene Selection (44, 97) Movie (112) Reset to be reset are as follows. MENU button t 3 t [Initialize] t Select the desired...
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... a long time, charge the internal rechargeable battery (pages 33, 214). Format? • The memory card was formatted on a computer and the file format was open. If you can use memory card. If the message still appears, change the memory card. Unable to display. • Images recorded with other cameras or images modified with a write-protect switch, and the switch is set to perform [Cleaning Mode] when the battery level is inserted or the format has failed. 212 Processing... • When Long exposure noise reduction or...
... a long time, charge the internal rechargeable battery (pages 33, 214). Format? • The memory card was formatted on a computer and the file format was open. If you can use memory card. If the message still appears, change the memory card. Unable to display. • Images recorded with other cameras or images modified with a write-protect switch, and the switch is set to perform [Cleaning Mode] when the battery level is inserted or the format has failed. 212 Processing... • When Long exposure noise reduction or...