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... loss. it does not cover any software products whether or not contained in the Product; This Limited Warranty does not cover Sony products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables (such as set forth below. This Limited Warranty only covers product ...in either its option, repair or replace with the Product. This Limited Warranty is required. SONY® DSLR Cameras and Lenses for DSLR Camera LIMITED INARRANT'f (us Only, Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrantsthis product against defects in material or workmanship for in any enclosed software Limited Warranty. This...
... loss. it does not cover any software products whether or not contained in the Product; This Limited Warranty does not cover Sony products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables (such as set forth below. This Limited Warranty only covers product ...in either its option, repair or replace with the Product. This Limited Warranty is required. SONY® DSLR Cameras and Lenses for DSLR Camera LIMITED INARRANT'f (us Only, Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrantsthis product against defects in material or workmanship for in any enclosed software Limited Warranty. This...
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Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α Handbook A-mount 4-438-654-11(1) SLT-A99/SLT-A99V ©2012 Sony Corporation
Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α Handbook A-mount 4-438-654-11(1) SLT-A99/SLT-A99V ©2012 Sony Corporation
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Table of contents Introduction of functions 9 Before use Notes on using your camera 12 Checking the supplied items 15 Identifying parts 16 Front side 16 Rear side 17 Top side 19 Sides 21 Bottom 23 Shoe adaptor 24 ... ......... 34 Functions that can be selected with the Fn (Function) button 35 The functions selected with the MENU button 37 Using the In-Camera Guide 48 Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack 49 Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) 51 Compatible memory cards 54 Attaching a lens 55 Setting the...
Table of contents Introduction of functions 9 Before use Notes on using your camera 12 Checking the supplied items 15 Identifying parts 16 Front side 16 Rear side 17 Top side 19 Sides 21 Bottom 23 Shoe adaptor 24 ... ......... 34 Functions that can be selected with the Fn (Function) button 35 The functions selected with the MENU button 37 Using the In-Camera Guide 48 Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack 49 Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) 51 Compatible memory cards 54 Attaching a lens 55 Setting the...
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Using the SteadyShot function 60 Holding the camera properly 61 Removing the Eyepiece cup 62 Shooting and viewing images Shooting still images 63 Recording movies 65 Playing back images 66 Switching between still ...
Using the SteadyShot function 60 Holding the camera properly 61 Removing the Eyepiece cup 62 Shooting and viewing images Shooting still images 63 Recording movies 65 Playing back images 66 Switching between still ...
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... Button 176 Custom button 177 Electronic Front Curtain Shutter 177 LCD Brightness 177 Viewfinder Bright 178 6 Display 173 Using "BRAVIA" Sync 174 Setup of the camera Setting the other functions of the camera 175 Release w/o Lens 175 Grid Line 175 Auto Review 175 Func.
... Button 176 Custom button 177 Electronic Front Curtain Shutter 177 LCD Brightness 177 Viewfinder Bright 178 6 Display 173 Using "BRAVIA" Sync 174 Setup of the camera Setting the other functions of the camera 175 Release w/o Lens 175 Grid Line 175 Auto Review 175 Func.
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...183 Select REC Folder 184 New Folder 184 Recover Image DB 185 Upload Settings 185 Recording location information using the GPS feature (SLT-A99V only 187 GPS Assist Data 188 GPS Auto Time Cor 188 Registering your own settings 190 Resetting to the default 191 Confirming... 198 Viewing images on a computer Using the software 199 Using "Image Data Converter 199 Using "PlayMemories Home 199 Using "Remote Camera Control 200 Recommended computer environment (Windows 201 Recommended computer environment (Mac 201 Installing the software (Windows 202 Installing the software (Mac 203...
...183 Select REC Folder 184 New Folder 184 Recover Image DB 185 Upload Settings 185 Recording location information using the GPS feature (SLT-A99V only 187 GPS Assist Data 188 GPS Auto Time Cor 188 Registering your own settings 190 Resetting to the default 191 Confirming... 198 Viewing images on a computer Using the software 199 Using "Image Data Converter 199 Using "PlayMemories Home 199 Using "Remote Camera Control 200 Recommended computer environment (Windows 201 Recommended computer environment (Mac 201 Installing the software (Windows 202 Installing the software (Mac 203...
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... Connecting to the computer 205 Importing images to the computer (Windows) ........ 205 Importing images to the computer (Mac 206 Disconnecting the camera from the computer ......... 207 Creating a movie disc 208 Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies 208 Creating a high definition... 211 Troubleshooting/Others Troubleshooting 212 Warning messages 221 Cleaning the camera and a lens 223 Cleaning the image sensor 224 Precautions 227 To use your camera abroad - Power sources 230 AVCHD format 231 GPS (SLT-A99V only 232 Memory card 234 Battery pack/Battery charger 236 The...
... Connecting to the computer 205 Importing images to the computer (Windows) ........ 205 Importing images to the computer (Mac 206 Disconnecting the camera from the computer ......... 207 Creating a movie disc 208 Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies 208 Creating a high definition... 211 Troubleshooting/Others Troubleshooting 212 Warning messages 221 Cleaning the camera and a lens 223 Cleaning the image sensor 224 Precautions 227 To use your camera abroad - Power sources 230 AVCHD format 231 GPS (SLT-A99V only 232 Memory card 234 Battery pack/Battery charger 236 The...
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... to create an image with manual adjustments (153) You can quickly switch the LCD screen to operate or customize the camera Screen information (87) When you look into small areas, the camera analyses the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background, producing the image with an intuitive operation...
... to create an image with manual adjustments (153) You can quickly switch the LCD screen to operate or customize the camera Screen information (87) When you look into small areas, the camera analyses the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background, producing the image with an intuitive operation...
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Introduction of functions Customization (42, 177) The camera is equipped with a custom button that can be assigned a desired function.You can also assign functions to other buttons, such as the AEL button, or the ISO button. 11
Introduction of functions Customization (42, 177) The camera is equipped with a custom button that can be assigned a desired function.You can also assign functions to other buttons, such as the AEL button, or the ISO button. 11
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...recording cannot be different from the image you continue to a safe level. • Under high ambient temperatures, the temperature of the camera rises quickly. Do not bring anything that is not possible due to sunlight or shoot sunward for the following marks on the screen ... 60p or 50p-format movies. This increases the resolution, and provides a smoother, more realistic image. This is a 1080 60i- Shooting procedure This camera has 2 modes for a long time, the temperature of the LCD screen. Notes on long-time recording • When you monitored before recording. ...
...recording cannot be different from the image you continue to a safe level. • Under high ambient temperatures, the temperature of the camera rises quickly. Do not bring anything that is not possible due to sunlight or shoot sunward for the following marks on the screen ... 60p or 50p-format movies. This increases the resolution, and provides a smoother, more realistic image. This is a 1080 60i- Shooting procedure This camera has 2 modes for a long time, the temperature of the LCD screen. Notes on long-time recording • When you monitored before recording. ...
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... laws. It is not a malfunction. For this reason, movies recorded in accordance with the following cabin announcements. GPS-compatible: SLT-A99V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A99 • Use GPS in MP4 format with this camera cannot be played with regulations of countries and regions where you do not record the location information, set [GPS On...
... laws. It is not a malfunction. For this reason, movies recorded in accordance with the following cabin announcements. GPS-compatible: SLT-A99V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A99 • Use GPS in MP4 format with this camera cannot be played with regulations of countries and regions where you do not record the location information, set [GPS On...
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Notes on using your eyes around, the image in the viewfinder may be distorted or the color of the image may change. every detail of the entire composition, you can also use the LCD screen. • If you look at the center area of the viewfinder. This is a characteristic of the lens or display device and is not a malfunction. When you shoot an image, we recommend that you pan the camera while looking into the viewfinder or move your camera 14
Notes on using your eyes around, the image in the viewfinder may be distorted or the color of the image may change. every detail of the entire composition, you can also use the LCD screen. • If you look at the center area of the viewfinder. This is a characteristic of the lens or display device and is not a malfunction. When you shoot an image, we recommend that you pan the camera while looking into the viewfinder or move your camera 14
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and Canada) • Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) * Multiple power cords may be supplied with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility if all the accessories are not supplied. The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. • Camera (1) • Shoulder strap (1) • BC-VM10A Battery charger (1) • Power cord (mains...
and Canada) • Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) * Multiple power cords may be supplied with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility if all the accessories are not supplied. The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. • Camera (1) • Shoulder strap (1) • BC-VM10A Battery charger (1) • Power cord (mains...
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M DISP (Display) button (87, 165) N (Smart teleconverter) button (42, 147)/Zoom button (147)/Focus Magnifier button (103) O For shooting: AF RANGE button (98) For viewing: (Delete) button (67) When the Fn screen or menu screen is displayed: In-Camera Guide button (48) P Access lamp (53) Q (Playback) button (66) * Do not directly touch this part. Identifying parts 18
M DISP (Display) button (87, 165) N (Smart teleconverter) button (42, 147)/Zoom button (147)/Focus Magnifier button (103) O For shooting: AF RANGE button (98) For viewing: (Delete) button (67) When the Fn screen or menu screen is displayed: In-Camera Guide button (48) P Access lamp (53) Q (Playback) button (66) * Do not directly touch this part. Identifying parts 18
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...external microphone is a plugin-power type, the power of the AC Adaptor to the camera, turn the camera off, then plug the connector of the microphone is turned on the camera. Sides Identifying parts Before use A Hooks for shoulder strap • Attach both ends... of the Remote Commander faces forward. F m (Microphone) jack • When an external microphone is connected, the microphone is supplied by the camera. B (Flash sync) terminal (118) C REMOTE terminal • When connecting the RML1AM Remote Commander (sold separately) to the DC IN terminal on automatically...
...external microphone is a plugin-power type, the power of the AC Adaptor to the camera, turn the camera off, then plug the connector of the microphone is turned on the camera. Sides Identifying parts Before use A Hooks for shoulder strap • Attach both ends... of the Remote Commander faces forward. F m (Microphone) jack • When an external microphone is connected, the microphone is supplied by the camera. B (Flash sync) terminal (118) C REMOTE terminal • When connecting the RML1AM Remote Commander (sold separately) to the DC IN terminal on automatically...
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... (sold separately) to keep dust or debris from getting inside the holes. You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to do so may damage the camera. Be sure to the camera. E Battery insertion slot (51) F Battery cover (51) 23 Bottom Identifying parts Before use A Guide holes for the Vertical Grip D Tripod...
... (sold separately) to keep dust or debris from getting inside the holes. You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to do so may damage the camera. Be sure to the camera. E Battery insertion slot (51) F Battery cover (51) 23 Bottom Identifying parts Before use A Guide holes for the Vertical Grip D Tripod...
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... the cap. 24 Identifying parts Shoe adaptor Remove the Shoe Cap attached to the camera and attach the Shoe adaptor to the camera so that you remove the Shoe adaptor from the camera, attach the Connector protective cap to the camera, insert the Shoe adaptor all the way in. • After you can attach...
... the cap. 24 Identifying parts Shoe adaptor Remove the Shoe Cap attached to the camera and attach the Shoe adaptor to the camera so that you remove the Shoe adaptor from the camera, attach the Connector protective cap to the camera, insert the Shoe adaptor all the way in. • After you can attach...
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... in progress (115) APS-C Size Capture (179) Setting Effect OFF (89) No audio recording of movies (159) Wind Noise Reduction (159) SteadyShot/Camera shake warning (60) GPS triangulating status (187) (SLT-A99V only) SteadyShot error (220) Overheating warning (12) Database file full (222)/ Database file error (222) AE lock (108)/FEL lock (122...
... in progress (115) APS-C Size Capture (179) Setting Effect OFF (89) No audio recording of movies (159) Wind Noise Reduction (159) SteadyShot/Camera shake warning (60) GPS triangulating status (187) (SLT-A99V only) SteadyShot error (220) Overheating warning (12) Database file full (222)/ Database file error (222) AE lock (108)/FEL lock (122...
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... again turns off the backlight. To turn on the backlight of recordable images is more than 9,999, "9999" is displayed on the top of the camera. Before use List of icons on the screen List of icons on the display panel You can adjust the shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, flash...
... again turns off the backlight. To turn on the backlight of recordable images is more than 9,999, "9999" is displayed on the top of the camera. Before use List of icons on the screen List of icons on the display panel You can adjust the shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, flash...
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... the Quick Navi screen./Rotates images. button (106) Compensates the exposure. DISP button (87, 165) Switches the recording information display of autofocus./ Camera Guide button (48)/ Displays a In-Camera Guide./Deletes images. The 177) FEL lock function is set up or operate various functions with a slower shutter speed./Displays multiple images on...
... the Quick Navi screen./Rotates images. button (106) Compensates the exposure. DISP button (87, 165) Switches the recording information display of autofocus./ Camera Guide button (48)/ Displays a In-Camera Guide./Deletes images. The 177) FEL lock function is set up or operate various functions with a slower shutter speed./Displays multiple images on...