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... allow limitations on how to obtain warranty service for your product, Visit Sony's Web Site: www.sony.com/support Or call the Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) For an accessory or part not available from state to its option, repair or replace with the Product. This... Limited Warranty does not cover Sony products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables (such ...
... allow limitations on how to obtain warranty service for your product, Visit Sony's Web Site: www.sony.com/support Or call the Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) For an accessory or part not available from state to its option, repair or replace with the Product. This... Limited Warranty does not cover Sony products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables (such ...
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Priority AE 76 Program Auto 77 Aperture Priority 78 Shutter Priority 80 Manual Exposure 82 BULB 84 Functions available for each shooting mode 86 Switching the recording information display Switching the recording information display (DISP) ...... 87 Selecting the screen mode 87 Histogram 89 Monitoring ...
Priority AE 76 Program Auto 77 Aperture Priority 78 Shutter Priority 80 Manual Exposure 82 BULB 84 Functions available for each shooting mode 86 Switching the recording information display Switching the recording information display (DISP) ...... 87 Selecting the screen mode 87 Histogram 89 Monitoring ...
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... Advanced shooting Using the flash (sold separately 115 Wireless flash 116 Slow Sync 117 Using a flash equipped with a flash sync terminal cord 118 Flash modes available 119 Flash Compensation 120 Flash control 121 FEL lock 122 Setting ISO 124 Multi frame noise reduction 124 Compensating for the shutter button (AF On...
... Advanced shooting Using the flash (sold separately 115 Wireless flash 116 Slow Sync 117 Using a flash equipped with a flash sync terminal cord 118 Flash modes available 119 Flash Compensation 120 Flash control 121 FEL lock 122 Setting ISO 124 Multi frame noise reduction 124 Compensating for the shutter button (AF On...
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... by a magnet, such as floppy disks or credit cards, near the LCD screen. • Images may cause a fire. • There is a magnet on the functions available with the camera • To check whether it may trail across on the bottom of the camera. 1080 60i-compatible device:60i 1080 50i-compatible...
... by a magnet, such as floppy disks or credit cards, near the LCD screen. • Images may cause a fire. • There is a magnet on the functions available with the camera • To check whether it may trail across on the bottom of the camera. 1080 60i-compatible device:60i 1080 50i-compatible...
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K SLOT1 (Memory card slot 1) (51) • Available to either SD cards or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media L SLOT2 (Memory card slot 2) (51) • Available to SD cards only Identifying parts 22
K SLOT1 (Memory card slot 1) (51) • Available to either SD cards or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media L SLOT2 (Memory card slot 2) (51) • Available to SD cards only Identifying parts 22
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... speed./Displays multiple images on the backlight of the display panel. In viewfinder mode, switches to the button. AF RANGE button (98)/In- Limits the available operating range of the background. button (29) MENU button (37) Displays the menu screen for setting up when viewing images. Custom button (42, 122, Assigns...
... speed./Displays multiple images on the backlight of the display panel. In viewfinder mode, switches to the button. AF RANGE button (98)/In- Limits the available operating range of the background. button (29) MENU button (37) Displays the menu screen for setting up when viewing images. Custom button (42, 122, Assigns...
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Functions available on a designated screen. Since the dial is assigned to the same button for movie recording in the default settings. 32 Functions that the setup screen ...), some of the dialing operation during movie recording. Framing/Exposure Comp./Flash Comp./ISO Notes • Gray items on the Quick Navi screen are not available. • When using the silent multicontroller.
Functions available on a designated screen. Since the dial is assigned to the same button for movie recording in the default settings. 32 Functions that the setup screen ...), some of the dialing operation during movie recording. Framing/Exposure Comp./Flash Comp./ISO Notes • Gray items on the Quick Navi screen are not available. • When using the silent multicontroller.
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... Pressing and holding the button opens the screen used for assigning functions to execute. Rotate the dial to select the desired setting. Current function Functions available Still image: Focus Mode/AF area/Select AF area/Exposure Comp./ Metering Mode/ISO Movie: Audio Rec Level/Focus Mode/AF area/Select AF area...
... Pressing and holding the button opens the screen used for assigning functions to execute. Rotate the dial to select the desired setting. Current function Functions available Still image: Focus Mode/AF area/Select AF area/Exposure Comp./ Metering Mode/ISO Movie: Audio Rec Level/Focus Mode/AF area/Select AF area...
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...Red Eye Reduction Release w/o Lens (175) S. Auto Cont. Info./Level/ Histogram/For viewfinder) DISP Button(Finder) (87) Allows you to select the available screen display modes of 3rds Grid/Square Grid/Diag. + Square Grid/Off) Auto Review (175) Displays the captured image after shooting it automatically. You can...whether shutter can open when lens is to be displayed. (10 Sec/5 Sec/2 Sec/Off) DISP Button(Monitor) Allows you to select the available screen display modes of (87) the LCD screen that can be selected by pressing the DISP button. (Graphic Display/Display All Info./No ...
...Red Eye Reduction Release w/o Lens (175) S. Auto Cont. Info./Level/ Histogram/For viewfinder) DISP Button(Finder) (87) Allows you to select the available screen display modes of 3rds Grid/Square Grid/Diag. + Square Grid/Off) Auto Review (175) Displays the captured image after shooting it automatically. You can...whether shutter can open when lens is to be displayed. (10 Sec/5 Sec/2 Sec/Off) DISP Button(Monitor) Allows you to select the available screen display modes of (87) the LCD screen that can be selected by pressing the DISP button. (Graphic Display/Display All Info./No ...
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... not to show the status that the subject is located within the focus range on the screen when the AF Range Control function is activated (available only when an AF-D compatible lens is attached). (On/Off) Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color. (High/Mid/Low/Off) Sets...
... not to show the status that the subject is located within the focus range on the screen when the AF Range Control function is activated (available only when an AF-D compatible lens is attached). (On/Off) Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color. (High/Mid/Low/Off) Sets...
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... to [On] for still image shooting and [Off] for still image shooting from the Quick Navi screen (page 31). 60 When the viewing mode is available with this case, use a tripod or the flash. (Camera shake warning) indicator Note • The camera shake warning indicator does not appear in a blurred image...
... to [On] for still image shooting and [Off] for still image shooting from the Quick Navi screen (page 31). 60 When the viewing mode is available with this case, use a tripod or the flash. (Camera shake warning) indicator Note • The camera shake warning indicator does not appear in a blurred image...
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indicates the function not available. Shooting (111) Face Smile Detection Shutter (141) (145) Auto Port. Framing (143) / - (69) - - (71) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (73) - - - - - / (76) - - - - - (77) (78) (80) (82) -* (65, 152) * - - * When the exposure ... are displayed in gray on the selected shooting mode. Shoot Mode Exposure Comp. (106) Self-timer (111) Cont. In the table below, indicates the function available. - Functions available for each shooting mode The functions you cannot use depend on the screen.
indicates the function not available. Shooting (111) Face Smile Detection Shutter (141) (145) Auto Port. Framing (143) / - (69) - - (71) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (73) - - - - - / (76) - - - - - (77) (78) (80) (82) -* (65, 152) * - - * When the exposure ... are displayed in gray on the selected shooting mode. Shoot Mode Exposure Comp. (106) Self-timer (111) Cont. In the table below, indicates the function available. - Functions available for each shooting mode The functions you cannot use depend on the screen.
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Selecting the screen mode You can set the available screens to be displayed on the LCD screen and the viewfinder separately. 1 MENU button t 2 t [DISP Button(Monitor)] or [DISP Button(Finder)] 2 Select the desired display ...
Selecting the screen mode You can set the available screens to be displayed on the LCD screen and the viewfinder separately. 1 MENU button t 2 t [DISP Button(Monitor)] or [DISP Button(Finder)] 2 Select the desired display ...
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Use the RMT-DSLR2 (sold separately) cannot be available only when the mode dial is recorded with DROLv1, Lv3, and Lv5. 2 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. Notes • The RMT-DSLR1 Wireless ...
Use the RMT-DSLR2 (sold separately) cannot be available only when the mode dial is recorded with DROLv1, Lv3, and Lv5. 2 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. Notes • The RMT-DSLR1 Wireless ...
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... Mode) t Select the desired setting • For further information on how to use the flash to prevent camera shake. For details on the flash modes available for each shooting mode, see page 119. Advanced shooting 2 Turn the flash on the bottom of the arrow until it is locked. • When you...
... Mode) t Select the desired setting • For further information on how to use the flash to prevent camera shake. For details on the flash modes available for each shooting mode, see page 119. Advanced shooting 2 Turn the flash on the bottom of the arrow until it is locked. • When you...
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... flash. Using the flash (sold separately) Notes • When the exposure mode is set the shutter speed to 1/250 second. If the power is not available using these buttons. of the (flash sync) terminal and plug the cord in [ISO Button], [AF/MF button], [Custom button], or [Preview Button], ...slow sync shooting is available using the SLOW SYNC button. When the AEL function is selected in . (flash sync) terminal • You can use the recommended speed or an even...
... flash. Using the flash (sold separately) Notes • When the exposure mode is set the shutter speed to 1/250 second. If the power is not available using these buttons. of the (flash sync) terminal and plug the cord in [ISO Button], [AF/MF button], [Custom button], or [Preview Button], ...slow sync shooting is available using the SLOW SYNC button. When the AEL function is selected in . (flash sync) terminal • You can use the recommended speed or an even...
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The flash modes you can select depend on the screen. Flash modes available The flash modes you cannot select are displayed in gray on the shooting mode and functions selected. indicates the function not selectable. Shoot Mode / (69) (71) (Flash Off) - - - - (73) / (76) - (77) - (78) - (80) - (82) - (65, 152) (Fill(Autoflash) flash) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (Rear Sync.) - (Wireless) - - - In the table below, indicates the function selectable. - Advanced shooting 119
The flash modes you can select depend on the screen. Flash modes available The flash modes you cannot select are displayed in gray on the shooting mode and functions selected. indicates the function not selectable. Shoot Mode / (69) (71) (Flash Off) - - - - (73) / (76) - (77) - (78) - (80) - (82) - (65, 152) (Fill(Autoflash) flash) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (Rear Sync.) - (Wireless) - - - In the table below, indicates the function selectable. - Advanced shooting 119
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... a distance encoder. A filter with an exposure factor, such as an ND filter, is set when the exposure mode is used . • ADI flash is only available in the focus distance information and light metering data from the pre-flash. This method is susceptible to the HVL-F36AM flash. - A close-up lens...
... a distance encoder. A filter with an exposure factor, such as an ND filter, is set when the exposure mode is used . • ADI flash is only available in the focus distance information and light metering data from the pre-flash. This method is susceptible to the HVL-F36AM flash. - A close-up lens...
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... on the subject or shooting condition. • When the exposure mode is set the drive mode. • When the contrast of the icon) are not available. • When [Partial Color] is selected, images may not obtain good HDR images.
... on the subject or shooting condition. • When the exposure mode is set the drive mode. • When the contrast of the icon) are not available. • When [Partial Color] is selected, images may not obtain good HDR images.
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... color tone of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you cannot select other modes. • If the only light source available is a mercury lamp or a sodium lamp, the camera will not be able to change the color tone on purpose for photographic expression. Notes • When...
... color tone of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you cannot select other modes. • If the only light source available is a mercury lamp or a sodium lamp, the camera will not be able to change the color tone on purpose for photographic expression. Notes • When...