Limited Warranty (US Only)
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...Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have stored or preserved on your authorized dealer, call: 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Repair / Replacement Warranty: This Limited Warranty shall apply to be lost or reformatted during ordinary use; For specific ...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 the product. SONY® DSLR Cameras and Lenses for DSLR Camera LIMITED INARRANT'f (us Only, Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrantsthis ...
...Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have stored or preserved on your authorized dealer, call: 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Repair / Replacement Warranty: This Limited Warranty shall apply to be lost or reformatted during ordinary use; For specific ...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 the product. SONY® DSLR Cameras and Lenses for DSLR Camera LIMITED INARRANT'f (us Only, Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrantsthis ...
Instruction Manual (Large File - 12.9 MB)
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Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Additional information on a computer Printing images Others Index Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual A-mount Preparing the camera Before your operation Shooting images Using the shooting function Using the viewing function Changing your setup Viewing images on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Additional information on a computer Printing images Others Index Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual A-mount Preparing the camera Before your operation Shooting images Using the shooting function Using the viewing function Changing your setup Viewing images on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
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.... No compensation for contents of the recording The contents of the recording cannot be damaged. These points are operational for effective use Sony lenses/accessories* designed to suit the characteristics of age). If sunlight is not possible due to a malfunction of data loss, always...Notes on the LCD monitor, electronic viewfinder, lens, and image sensor • The LCD monitor and electronic viewfinder are not recorded on the camera in a cold location, the screen may be compensated for a long time. This is not a malfunction. The internal mechanism may become ...
.... No compensation for contents of the recording The contents of the recording cannot be damaged. These points are operational for effective use Sony lenses/accessories* designed to suit the characteristics of age). If sunlight is not possible due to a malfunction of data loss, always...Notes on the LCD monitor, electronic viewfinder, lens, and image sensor • The LCD monitor and electronic viewfinder are not recorded on the camera in a cold location, the screen may be compensated for a long time. This is not a malfunction. The internal mechanism may become ...
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... Instruction Manual The data on performance and specifications is turned off , leave the camera for 10 minutes or longer to allow the temperature inside the camera to decrease to shoot. • The surface of the camera may get warm. Notes on long-time recording • When you wait until...with HD image quality (high definition) can be played with the following conditions, except as described in AVCHD format with the AVCHD format This camera also uses MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 Main Profile for about an hour after the CHARGE lamp goes out. 8 Unauthorized recording of such materials may...
... Instruction Manual The data on performance and specifications is turned off , leave the camera for 10 minutes or longer to allow the temperature inside the camera to decrease to shoot. • The surface of the camera may get warm. Notes on long-time recording • When you wait until...with HD image quality (high definition) can be played with the following conditions, except as described in AVCHD format with the AVCHD format This camera also uses MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 Main Profile for about an hour after the CHARGE lamp goes out. 8 Unauthorized recording of such materials may...
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... parts 14 Charging the battery pack 19 Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) 21 Attaching a lens 27 Preparing the camera 30 Using the accessories supplied 32 Checking the number of recordable images 34 Cleaning 36 Screen indicators 40 Switching the screen mode between... 48 The functions selected by the Fn (Function) button ... 49 The functions selected by the MENU button 50 Shooting an image without camera shake 57 Correct posture 57 Using the SteadyShot function 58 Using a tripod 59 Shooting with the automatic setting 60 Shooting with appropriate settings ...
... parts 14 Charging the battery pack 19 Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) 21 Attaching a lens 27 Preparing the camera 30 Using the accessories supplied 32 Checking the number of recordable images 34 Cleaning 36 Screen indicators 40 Switching the screen mode between... 48 The functions selected by the Fn (Function) button ... 49 The functions selected by the MENU button 50 Shooting an image without camera shake 57 Correct posture 57 Using the SteadyShot function 58 Using a tripod 59 Shooting with the automatic setting 60 Shooting with appropriate settings ...
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... the function of the buttons 148 Changing other settings 150 Setting the LCD monitor/electronic viewfinder 152 Confirming the version of the camera 154 Resetting to the default 155 Viewing images on a computer Using with your computer 158 Using the software 160 Connecting the... camera to the computer 164 Creating a movie disc 167 Printing images Specifying DPOF 171 Others Specifications 173 Troubleshooting 179 Warning messages 188 Precautions ...
... the function of the buttons 148 Changing other settings 150 Setting the LCD monitor/electronic viewfinder 152 Confirming the version of the camera 154 Resetting to the default 155 Viewing images on a computer Using with your computer 158 Using the software 160 Connecting the... camera to the computer 164 Creating a movie disc 167 Printing images Specifying DPOF 171 Others Specifications 173 Troubleshooting 179 Warning messages 188 Precautions ...
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...(1) (not supplied in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. Common accessories • BC-VW1 Battery charger (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) • CD-ROM (Application Software for α camera) (1) • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) SLT-A35K • DT18-55mm zoom lens/Front lens cap (1)/Packaging lid (1) SLT-A35Y •... zoom lens/Front lens cap (1)/Packaging lid (1) • DT55-200mm zoom lens/Front lens cap /Rear lens cap (1)/Lens hood (1) 13 Preparing the camera Preparing the camera Checking the accessories supplied The number in the U.S.A.
...(1) (not supplied in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. Common accessories • BC-VW1 Battery charger (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) • CD-ROM (Application Software for α camera) (1) • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) SLT-A35K • DT18-55mm zoom lens/Front lens cap (1)/Packaging lid (1) SLT-A35Y •... zoom lens/Front lens cap (1)/Packaging lid (1) • DT55-200mm zoom lens/Front lens cap /Rear lens cap (1)/Lens hood (1) 13 Preparing the camera Preparing the camera Checking the accessories supplied The number in the U.S.A.
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Rear side Preparing the camera A Microphone** B Auto-lock Accessory shoe (102) C MENU button (50) D Viewfinder* (40) E Eyepiece sensors (40) F Diopter-adjustment dial (31) G LCD monitor (43, 123, 129) H (Playback) button (...
Rear side Preparing the camera A Microphone** B Auto-lock Accessory shoe (102) C MENU button (50) D Viewfinder* (40) E Eyepiece sensors (40) F Diopter-adjustment dial (31) G LCD monitor (43, 123, 129) H (Playback) button (...
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...screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). F Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with the guide of the REMOTE terminal. Sides/Bottom Preparing the camera A REMOTE terminal • When connecting the RMS1AM/RM-L1AM Remote Commander (sold separately) Be careful not to catch the cord of the AC Adaptor... slot (21) H Battery/memory card cover (21) I Connection plate cover • For using the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) to the camera, insert the plug of the Remote Commander into the REMOTE terminal, aligning the guide of the plug with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32...
...screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). F Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with the guide of the REMOTE terminal. Sides/Bottom Preparing the camera A REMOTE terminal • When connecting the RMS1AM/RM-L1AM Remote Commander (sold separately) Be careful not to catch the cord of the AC Adaptor... slot (21) H Battery/memory card cover (21) I Connection plate cover • For using the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) to the camera, insert the plug of the Remote Commander into the REMOTE terminal, aligning the guide of the plug with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32...
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You cannot use these lens on 35mm-format cameras. • For the lenses other than DT 1855mm F3.5-5.6 SAM/DT 55200mm F4-5.6 SAM, refer to the operating instructions supplied with an APS-C sized image sensor). Lens DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM (Supplied with the SLT-A35K/A35Y) DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM (Supplied with the SLT-A35Y) A Focusing ring B Zoom ring C Focal-length scale D Focal-length index E Lens contacts F Focusing mode switch G Mounting index • The DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM/DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM are designed for Sony Amount cameras (models equipped with the lens. 18
You cannot use these lens on 35mm-format cameras. • For the lenses other than DT 1855mm F3.5-5.6 SAM/DT 55200mm F4-5.6 SAM, refer to the operating instructions supplied with an APS-C sized image sensor). Lens DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM (Supplied with the SLT-A35K/A35Y) DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM (Supplied with the SLT-A35Y) A Focusing ring B Zoom ring C Focal-length scale D Focal-length index E Lens contacts F Focusing mode switch G Mounting index • The DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM/DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM are designed for Sony Amount cameras (models equipped with the lens. 18
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...the battery charger. It can be charged even when it has not been fully depleted. CHARGE lamp For countries/regions other than the U.S.A. Preparing the camera 2 Connect the battery charger to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F) is about 250 minutes. and...charging is finished. • Time required to the For the U.S.A and Canada wall outlet (wall socket). Charging the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be used when it clicks. The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack can also be sure to charge the NP-FW50 "InfoLITHIUM" ...
...the battery charger. It can be charged even when it has not been fully depleted. CHARGE lamp For countries/regions other than the U.S.A. Preparing the camera 2 Connect the battery charger to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F) is about 250 minutes. and...charging is finished. • Time required to the For the U.S.A and Canada wall outlet (wall socket). Charging the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be used when it clicks. The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack can also be sure to charge the NP-FW50 "InfoLITHIUM" ...
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...electronic voltage transformer, as this may have occurred. • If the battery charger is the specified type. Power sources You can use your camera. You may not be performed successfully. Check that a battery pack other than the specified type has been installed. Notes • The ...86°F). If the battery charger operates correctly, a battery error may cause a malfunction. 20 Clean the battery charger with your camera abroad - To use your camera and the battery charger and the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any battery pack other than the "InfoLITHIUM" W ...
...electronic voltage transformer, as this may have occurred. • If the battery charger is the specified type. Power sources You can use your camera. You may not be performed successfully. Check that a battery pack other than the specified type has been installed. Notes • The ...86°F). If the battery charger operates correctly, a battery error may cause a malfunction. 20 Clean the battery charger with your camera abroad - To use your camera and the battery charger and the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any battery pack other than the "InfoLITHIUM" W ...
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Lock lever Ensure the notched corner faces correctly. 21 Preparing the camera Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) 1 While sliding the cover open lever, open the cover. 2 Firmly insert the battery pack all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery. 3 Insert a memory card. • With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. 4 Close the cover.
Lock lever Ensure the notched corner faces correctly. 21 Preparing the camera Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) 1 While sliding the cover open lever, open the cover. 2 Firmly insert the battery pack all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery. 3 Insert a memory card. • With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. 4 Close the cover.
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... SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards and SDXC memory cards can be used on SDXC memory cards.) To remove the battery pack Turn off the camera and slide the lock lever in the direction of the arrow. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this prompt, as doing so will erase all ..., SDHC memory card and SDXC memory card are referred to as the "SD card" in this Instruction Manual. • For recording movies, it to the camera. Never format the card in response to an incompatible device, you use following memory cards. - (Mark2) ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2)) - ("Memory Stick...
... SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards and SDXC memory cards can be used on SDXC memory cards.) To remove the battery pack Turn off the camera and slide the lock lever in the direction of the arrow. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this prompt, as doing so will erase all ..., SDHC memory card and SDXC memory card are referred to as the "SD card" in this Instruction Manual. • For recording movies, it to the camera. Never format the card in response to an incompatible device, you use following memory cards. - (Mark2) ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2)) - ("Memory Stick...
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... time in a car or under certain circumstances. • Do not expose the battery pack to the operating conditions of your camera. Battery level High "Battery exhausted." What is displayed according to water. Access lamp To check the remaining battery level Check the level ...with your camera. Low You cannot shoot any more pictures. Preparing the camera To remove the memory card Check that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with ...
... time in a car or under certain circumstances. • Do not expose the battery pack to the operating conditions of your camera. Battery level High "Battery exhausted." What is displayed according to water. Access lamp To check the remaining battery level Check the level ...with your camera. Low You cannot shoot any more pictures. Preparing the camera To remove the memory card Check that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with ...
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...damaged if you place the memory card near stronglymagnetized material or use the memory card in your camera immediately before you start shooting. • The battery pack will run out quickly if you put the battery ...pack in a pocket close to your camera before storing the battery pack in a dry, cool place to be used is stored and the operating...When the access lamp is lit, do not remove the memory card or the battery pack, or turn the camera on using memory cards • Do not strike, bend or drop the memory card. • Do not...
...damaged if you place the memory card near stronglymagnetized material or use the memory card in your camera immediately before you start shooting. • The battery pack will run out quickly if you put the battery ...pack in a pocket close to your camera before storing the battery pack in a dry, cool place to be used is stored and the operating...When the access lamp is lit, do not remove the memory card or the battery pack, or turn the camera on using memory cards • Do not strike, bend or drop the memory card. • Do not...
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... formatted with a computer are not guaranteed to water. • Do not touch the terminal section of the memory card with this camera. Be sure to format the memory cards using the camera. • Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the memory cards and the equipment used. • Do...
... formatted with a computer are not guaranteed to water. • Do not touch the terminal section of the memory card with this camera. Be sure to format the memory cards using the camera. • Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the memory cards and the equipment used. • Do...
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... interface. *3 When using "Memory Stick Micro" media (sold separately) • This product is compatible with the camera, be used. However, proper operation cannot be used with your camera *1 This is an abbreviation for all "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media functions. They might not be able to ... media. • To use a "Memory Stick Micro" media with "Memory Stick Micro" media ("M2"). If you might accidentally swallow it from the camera. • Do not leave the "Memory Stick Micro" media within the reach of "Memory Stick" media that uses encryption technology. "Memory Stick PRO ...
... interface. *3 When using "Memory Stick Micro" media (sold separately) • This product is compatible with the camera, be used. However, proper operation cannot be used with your camera *1 This is an abbreviation for all "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media functions. They might not be able to ... media. • To use a "Memory Stick Micro" media with "Memory Stick Micro" media ("M2"). If you might accidentally swallow it from the camera. • Do not leave the "Memory Stick Micro" media within the reach of "Memory Stick" media that uses encryption technology. "Memory Stick PRO ...
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... a lens, do not press the lens release button. • Do not use force when attaching a lens. • E-mount lenses are not compatible with this camera. • When you use a lens for which a tripod socket is provided, attach the lens onto the tripod using the tripod socket provided to help balance... the weight of the lens. 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks on straight. Preparing the camera Attaching a lens 1 Remove the body cap from the camera, the packaging lid from the rear of the lens. • When changing the lens, quickly change the lens away from ...
... a lens, do not press the lens release button. • Do not use force when attaching a lens. • E-mount lenses are not compatible with this camera. • When you use a lens for which a tripod socket is provided, attach the lens onto the tripod using the tripod socket provided to help balance... the weight of the lens. 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks on straight. Preparing the camera Attaching a lens 1 Remove the body cap from the camera, the packaging lid from the rear of the lens. • When changing the lens, quickly change the lens away from ...
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To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in camera flash, make sure to remove the lens hood to avoid blockage of the flash light. •... the hood into the mount on the end of the lens barrel and rotate the hood clockwise until it to the camera, purchase the Rear Lens Cap ALC-R55. You can use a lens hood to reduce flare and ensure maximum image ...lens without attaching it stops. 2 Attach the caps to the front and rear of the lens and the body cap to the camera. • Before you attach them, remove dust from them. • A rear lens cap is not supplied with the ...
To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in camera flash, make sure to remove the lens hood to avoid blockage of the flash light. •... the hood into the mount on the end of the lens barrel and rotate the hood clockwise until it to the camera, purchase the Rear Lens Cap ALC-R55. You can use a lens hood to reduce flare and ensure maximum image ...lens without attaching it stops. 2 Attach the caps to the front and rear of the lens and the body cap to the camera. • Before you attach them, remove dust from them. • A rear lens cap is not supplied with the ...