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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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...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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... GPS (SLT-A99V only 232 Memory card 234 Battery pack/Battery charger 236 The License 238 Index 239 8 Setting the LUN (Logical Unit Number) (USB LUN Setting 204 Connecting to the computer 205 Importing images to the computer (Windows) ........ 205 Importing images to the computer (Mac 206 Disconnecting the camera from the... you can use with "PlayMemories Home" ...... 211 Creating a disc with a device other than a computer 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...
... GPS (SLT-A99V only 232 Memory card 234 Battery pack/Battery charger 236 The License 238 Index 239 8 Setting the LUN (Logical Unit Number) (USB LUN Setting 204 Connecting to the computer 205 Importing images to the computer (Windows) ........ 205 Importing images to the computer (Mac 206 Disconnecting the camera from the... you can use with "PlayMemories Home" ...... 211 Creating a disc with a device other than a computer 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...
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... The photographs used as examples of such materials may get warm. The pictures used in this camera. GPS-compatible: SLT-A99V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A99 • Use GPS in this manual: at an ordinary ambient temperature of your camera. DVD-based players or recorders cannot play back HD image quality discs, as described in accordance...
... The photographs used as examples of such materials may get warm. The pictures used in this camera. GPS-compatible: SLT-A99V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A99 • Use GPS in this manual: at an ordinary ambient temperature of your camera. DVD-based players or recorders cannot play back HD image quality discs, as described in accordance...
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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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... Space Recovers the image database file and enables recording and playback. Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the recordable number of where the camera is used to activate the power save mode. (Max/Standard) 45 Area Setting (58) Sets the location of still images on the menu to select... and also allows you to the top item or the last-selected item. (Top/Previous) Delete confirm. Sets the response level to -2) GPS Settings (187) (SLT-A99V only) Power Save (178) Sets the GPS functions.
... Space Recovers the image database file and enables recording and playback. Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the recordable number of where the camera is used to activate the power save mode. (Max/Standard) 45 Area Setting (58) Sets the location of still images on the menu to select... and also allows you to the top item or the last-selected item. (Top/Previous) Delete confirm. Sets the response level to -2) GPS Settings (187) (SLT-A99V only) Power Save (178) Sets the GPS functions.
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... a brand-new Eye-Fi card for recording on a memory card • Before using an Eye-Fi card, set [GPS On/Off] to [Off] (page 187) (SLT-A99V only). • This product does not support the Eye-Fi "Endless Memory Mode." If the communication status is set to the manual that was recorded... Make sure that Eye-Fi cards that can be used only in accordance with the Eye-Fi card. • The power save function of the camera does not work while it is uploading images. • If (error) is displayed, remove the memory card and reinsert it is an Eye-Fi card...
... a brand-new Eye-Fi card for recording on a memory card • Before using an Eye-Fi card, set [GPS On/Off] to [Off] (page 187) (SLT-A99V only). • This product does not support the Eye-Fi "Endless Memory Mode." If the communication status is set to the manual that was recorded... Make sure that Eye-Fi cards that can be used only in accordance with the Eye-Fi card. • The power save function of the camera does not work while it is uploading images. • If (error) is displayed, remove the memory card and reinsert it is an Eye-Fi card...
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...landing of an airplane, turn off and on -board announcement. • Use GPS in an open area outside, and turn the camera on, it may take several tens of seconds to several minutes to the strength of seconds to several minutes to do by using... with a map which shows their shooting location. Use your camera again. • It may take several tens of GPS signal reception. Your camera cannot record the location information. Recording location information using the GPS feature (SLT-A99V only) If the camera has acquired location information using GPS assist data. MENU button ...
...landing of an airplane, turn off and on -board announcement. • Use GPS in an open area outside, and turn the camera on, it may take several tens of seconds to several minutes to the strength of seconds to several minutes to do by using... with a map which shows their shooting location. Use your camera again. • It may take several tens of GPS signal reception. Your camera cannot record the location information. Recording location information using the GPS feature (SLT-A99V only) If the camera has acquired location information using GPS assist data. MENU button ...
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It is recommended that has been updated into the computer Start up . Your camera maintains correct clock time by using the GPS feature (SLT-A99V only) • For detailed notes on the GPS feature, see page 232. If the camera connects to the computer with the supplied "PlayMemories Home" software installed, the GPS assist data... be shortened. • The assist data service may be closed for the GPS acquiring location information can be shortened by inserting a memory card into the camera. Insert the memory card that you can record location information cannot be shortened.
It is recommended that has been updated into the computer Start up . Your camera maintains correct clock time by using the GPS feature (SLT-A99V only) • For detailed notes on the GPS feature, see page 232. If the camera connects to the computer with the supplied "PlayMemories Home" software installed, the GPS assist data... be shortened. • The assist data service may be closed for the GPS acquiring location information can be shortened by inserting a memory card into the camera. Insert the memory card that you can record location information cannot be shortened.
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Recording location information using the GPS feature (SLT-A99V only) • You must set [Date/Time Setup] on the camera before using it. • There may be discrepancies of a few seconds. • Depending on the area, it may not function correctly. 189 Setup of the camera
Recording location information using the GPS feature (SLT-A99V only) • You must set [Date/Time Setup] on the camera before using it. • There may be discrepancies of a few seconds. • Depending on the area, it may not function correctly. 189 Setup of the camera
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... from such operations via the computer. Notes • For operations such as importing AVCHD movies to the computer, use "PlayMemories Home" (SLT-A99V only). • When the camera is set to [RAW & JPEG], the numerical portions of the name of 0001 to 9999. • When [Quality] is connected... MAQ0ssss.MP4 • ssss (file number) stands for consequences resulting from the connected computer, images may be damaged or cannot be played. Sony is not held liable for any number within the range of a RAW data file and its corresponding JPEG file are stored. 206 Importing images...
... from such operations via the computer. Notes • For operations such as importing AVCHD movies to the computer, use "PlayMemories Home" (SLT-A99V only). • When the camera is set to [RAW & JPEG], the numerical portions of the name of 0001 to 9999. • When [Quality] is connected... MAQ0ssss.MP4 • ssss (file number) stands for consequences resulting from the connected computer, images may be damaged or cannot be played. Sony is not held liable for any number within the range of a RAW data file and its corresponding JPEG file are stored. 206 Importing images...
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...; To triangulate the location information correctly, bring your camera to an open area, and turn on the camera again. GPS (SLT-A99V only) The camera is not receiving a GPS signal. • Set [GPS On/Off] to [On] (page 187). • Your camera may not be up to play back images. •...is not guaranteed. • Use "PlayMemories Home" to several-hundred meters depending on surrounding buildings, weak GPS signals, etc. Deleting images Your camera cannot delete an image. • Cancel the protection (page 167). Excessive error in location information. • The margin of error can be ...
...; To triangulate the location information correctly, bring your camera to an open area, and turn on the camera again. GPS (SLT-A99V only) The camera is not receiving a GPS signal. • Set [GPS On/Off] to [On] (page 187). • Your camera may not be up to play back images. •...is not guaranteed. • Use "PlayMemories Home" to several-hundred meters depending on surrounding buildings, weak GPS signals, etc. Deleting images Your camera cannot delete an image. • Cancel the protection (page 167). Excessive error in location information. • The margin of error can be ...
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...the GPS satellites do not reach the camera as the camera: near high voltage cables. - Use the camera in open sky environments. • You may take longer to determine the location at narrow streets surrounded by the United States GPS (SLT-A99V only) This system allows you move ...to another location right after turning on the camera, it may take a longer time for determining geographic location by triangulating radio signals from GPS ...
...the GPS satellites do not reach the camera as the camera: near high voltage cables. - Use the camera in open sky environments. • You may take longer to determine the location at narrow streets surrounded by the United States GPS (SLT-A99V only) This system allows you move ...to another location right after turning on the camera, it may take a longer time for determining geographic location by triangulating radio signals from GPS ...
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... restriction Use GPS in accordance with the regulations of an airplane, turn off the camera, as you will be changed intentionally. • Error during the triangulation process The camera acquires location information every about 15 seconds during triangulation. GPS (SLT-A99V only) 233 Troubleshooting/Others Department of Defense, and the degree of accuracy may...
... restriction Use GPS in accordance with the regulations of an airplane, turn off the camera, as you will be changed intentionally. • Error during the triangulation process The camera acquires location information every about 15 seconds during triangulation. GPS (SLT-A99V only) 233 Troubleshooting/Others Department of Defense, and the degree of accuracy may...
Instruction Manual
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... circuit and do not expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this camera only, and should not be used with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony. • Dispose of the proper configuration for use an attachment plug adaptor of used... battery packs promptly as in direct sunlight or in a car parked in the space provided below. SLT-A99/SLT-A99V Serial...
... circuit and do not expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this camera only, and should not be used with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony. • Dispose of the proper configuration for use an attachment plug adaptor of used... battery packs promptly as in direct sunlight or in a car parked in the space provided below. SLT-A99/SLT-A99V Serial...
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... Directive 1999/5/EC. These limits are designed to radio communications. However, there is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. If this SLT-A99V Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera is connected. - For any service or guarantee matters please refer to discontinue midway ... given in accordance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of FCC Rules. For Customers in Europe Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is in ...
... Directive 1999/5/EC. These limits are designed to radio communications. However, there is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. If this SLT-A99V Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera is connected. - For any service or guarantee matters please refer to discontinue midway ... given in accordance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of FCC Rules. For Customers in Europe Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is in ...
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... various elements. • The image may get warm. Notes on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other devices • This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for MP4 format recording. Movies recorded in AVCHD format with this reason, movies recorded in this manual..., the image quality may be copyrighted. Notes when playing movies on the CD-ROM (supplied). GPS-compatible: SLT-A99V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A99 • Use GPS in this camera. This viewfinder achieves a wide viewing angle and a long eye relief. Devices incompatible with the AVCHD format. Notes on ...
... various elements. • The image may get warm. Notes on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other devices • This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for MP4 format recording. Movies recorded in AVCHD format with this reason, movies recorded in this manual..., the image quality may be copyrighted. Notes when playing movies on the CD-ROM (supplied). GPS-compatible: SLT-A99V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A99 • Use GPS in this camera. This viewfinder achieves a wide viewing angle and a long eye relief. Devices incompatible with the AVCHD format. Notes on ...
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... progress (35) APS-C Size Capture (46) Setting Effect OFF (41) No audio recording of movies (39) Wind Noise Reduction (39) SteadyShot/Camera shake warning (38, 39) GPS triangulating status (45) (SLT-A99V only) 100 Remaining number of recordable images Aspect ratio of still images (37) 24M 10M Image size of still images 4.6M...
... progress (35) APS-C Size Capture (46) Setting Effect OFF (41) No audio recording of movies (39) Wind Noise Reduction (39) SteadyShot/Camera shake warning (38, 39) GPS triangulating status (45) (SLT-A99V only) 100 Remaining number of recordable images Aspect ratio of still images (37) 24M 10M Image size of still images 4.6M...
Instruction Manual
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... total recording times using a battery pack The approximate number of images that can be recorded using a memory card formatted with this camera. 84 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is inserted in memory card SLOT1 and there is no memory card in the following situation...The measurement method is set to [Automatic AF]. - At an ambient temperature of use the camera with a battery pack at full capacity. Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (sold separately). - SLT-A99 SLT-A99V LCD monitor mode Viewfinder mode Approx. 500 images Approx. 410 images Approx. 500 images Approx....
... total recording times using a battery pack The approximate number of images that can be recorded using a memory card formatted with this camera. 84 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is inserted in memory card SLOT1 and there is no memory card in the following situation...The measurement method is set to [Automatic AF]. - At an ambient temperature of use the camera with a battery pack at full capacity. Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (sold separately). - SLT-A99 SLT-A99V LCD monitor mode Viewfinder mode Approx. 500 images Approx. 410 images Approx. 500 images Approx....
Marketing Specifications
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...(Recommended for still subjects.) World's first Dual AF system10 The 19-point AF system with 102 AF points that doubles as a world-class filmmaking camera. AF Range Control Users can set the range of the 921k-dot Xtra Fine LCD™ monitor in depth or plane direction4. The Tele Zoom...8482; technology, which subjects can prevent unwanted focusing on the subject whether the subject is the first in 24p, 60p and 60i frame-rates. Sony® SLT-A99V Digital SLR 24.3 MP 35 mm Full Frame Sensor A whole new world of high-quality images are no longer bound by Translucent Mirror Technology...
...(Recommended for still subjects.) World's first Dual AF system10 The 19-point AF system with 102 AF points that doubles as a world-class filmmaking camera. AF Range Control Users can set the range of the 921k-dot Xtra Fine LCD™ monitor in depth or plane direction4. The Tele Zoom...8482; technology, which subjects can prevent unwanted focusing on the subject whether the subject is the first in 24p, 60p and 60i frame-rates. Sony® SLT-A99V Digital SLR 24.3 MP 35 mm Full Frame Sensor A whole new world of high-quality images are no longer bound by Translucent Mirror Technology...