Instruction Manual
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... given in a residential installation. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to comply with the instructions, may influence the picture and sound of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to Subpart B of Part 15 of this unit. This product has been ...circuit different from that interference will not occur in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of the FCC Rules. If this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in order to discontinue midway...
... given in a residential installation. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to comply with the instructions, may influence the picture and sound of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to Subpart B of Part 15 of this unit. This product has been ...circuit different from that interference will not occur in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of the FCC Rules. If this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in order to discontinue midway...
Instruction Manual
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When the camera warms up ) data to the provisions of 25ºC (77°F), and using a fully charged battery pack. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as described in color) that may cause a fire. When you must place the camera under the following conditions... for effective use. Notes on using this camera. Black, white, red, blue and green points • Do not expose the camera to a malfunction of pictures in any way. Notes on the LCD monitor and lens • The LCD monitor is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99...
When the camera warms up ) data to the provisions of 25ºC (77°F), and using a fully charged battery pack. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as described in color) that may cause a fire. When you must place the camera under the following conditions... for effective use. Notes on using this camera. Black, white, red, blue and green points • Do not expose the camera to a malfunction of pictures in any way. Notes on the LCD monitor and lens • The LCD monitor is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99...
Instruction Manual
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... exchanging information related to operating conditions with the camera. Buy a new battery pack. • The battery life varies according to how it more and more pictures. Battery level High "Battery exhausted" Low You cannot shoot any more , and as in extremely hot places, such as time passes. The battery pack is...
... exchanging information related to operating conditions with the camera. Buy a new battery pack. • The battery life varies according to how it more and more pictures. Battery level High "Battery exhausted" Low You cannot shoot any more , and as in extremely hot places, such as time passes. The battery pack is...
Instruction Manual
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Shooting images Taking night view photos This mode is recommended. Shooting techniques • Take care that the subject does not move to prevent the image from blurring. • The shutter speed is slower, so using a tripod is suitable for z Shooting night scenes at a distance without persons (page 75). Note • The picture may not be taken properly when shooting a wholly dark night scene. 57 Set the flash mode to (Night Port./View). Set the mode dial to (Flash Off) when you shoot a night view without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings.
Shooting images Taking night view photos This mode is recommended. Shooting techniques • Take care that the subject does not move to prevent the image from blurring. • The shutter speed is slower, so using a tripod is suitable for z Shooting night scenes at a distance without persons (page 75). Note • The picture may not be taken properly when shooting a wholly dark night scene. 57 Set the flash mode to (Night Port./View). Set the mode dial to (Flash Off) when you shoot a night view without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings.
Instruction Manual
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...the photographic effects of movement and focus, but also determines the brightness of light the camera takes in at one time. The brightness of the picture adjusted by controlling the amount of exposure (the amount of light the camera takes in), which the light passes) to some extent in order ... few of the effects you can find out the right way to shoot the image and the subject you how to put everything in a darker picture. You can accentuate a flower by opening the aperture to adjust the exposure and enjoy various photo expressions by the amount of exposure Amount of photographic...
...the photographic effects of movement and focus, but also determines the brightness of light the camera takes in at one time. The brightness of the picture adjusted by controlling the amount of exposure (the amount of light the camera takes in), which the light passes) to some extent in order ... few of the effects you can find out the right way to shoot the image and the subject you how to put everything in a darker picture. You can accentuate a flower by opening the aperture to adjust the exposure and enjoy various photo expressions by the amount of exposure Amount of photographic...
Instruction Manual
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... motionless, the focus is locked and if the subject is in motion, the camera continues to focus. (Continuous AF) The camera continues to take the picture. Selecting the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. When you press AF) the shutter button halfway down to focus while the shutter...
... motionless, the focus is locked and if the subject is in motion, the camera continues to focus. (Continuous AF) The camera continues to take the picture. Selecting the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. When you press AF) the shutter button halfway down to focus while the shutter...
Instruction Manual
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... the LCD monitor. The monitor returns to get a more correct white balance value. Using the shooting function 4 Press the center of the control button. Take pictures with the flash light taken into account.
... the LCD monitor. The monitor returns to get a more correct white balance value. Using the shooting function 4 Press the center of the control button. Take pictures with the flash light taken into account.
Instruction Manual
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... histogram display (Luminance limit warning). When the image has a high-key or lowkey portion, that shows how many pixels of a particular brightness exist in the picture. Adjust the exposure if necessary and shoot again. 100 G (Green) B (Blue) The right illustration is applied on the positive side brightens the whole...
... histogram display (Luminance limit warning). When the image has a high-key or lowkey portion, that shows how many pixels of a particular brightness exist in the picture. Adjust the exposure if necessary and shoot again. 100 G (Green) B (Blue) The right illustration is applied on the positive side brightens the whole...
Instruction Manual
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...On TV color systems If you need a TV with a video input jack and the video cable. PAL-M system Brazil 105 By connecting Sony's PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable, the TV automatically selects the appropriate image quality for more details. • Some devices may... cause a malfunction. To use your camera abroad The camera automatically detects the color system to match that of Sony's VIDEO-A compatible TV for viewing still pictures. This may not work properly. • Do not connect the output connector of subtle textures and colors. PAL system Australia...
...On TV color systems If you need a TV with a video input jack and the video cable. PAL-M system Brazil 105 By connecting Sony's PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable, the TV automatically selects the appropriate image quality for more details. • Some devices may... cause a malfunction. To use your camera abroad The camera automatically detects the color system to match that of Sony's VIDEO-A compatible TV for viewing still pictures. This may not work properly. • Do not connect the output connector of subtle textures and colors. PAL system Australia...
Instruction Manual
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...] to prioritize the timing of shooting. When noise reduction is to reduce the grainy noise typical in progress, a message appears and you cannot take another picture. This is in a long exposure. MENU button t 2 t [Long exp.NR] t [Off] Notes • Noise reduction is not performed on continuous shooting, continuous bracketing, or continuous...
...] to prioritize the timing of shooting. When noise reduction is to reduce the grainy noise typical in progress, a message appears and you cannot take another picture. This is in a long exposure. MENU button t 2 t [Long exp.NR] t [Off] Notes • Noise reduction is not performed on continuous shooting, continuous bracketing, or continuous...
Instruction Manual
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... (Edition) are not supported. *2 Starter (Edition) is not compatible with the camera, the following software is provided: • Sony Image Data Suite "Image Data Converter SR" "Image Data Lightbox SR" • Sony Picture Utility "PMB" (Picture Motion Browser) Note • "PMB" is not supported. CPU/Memory: Pentium 4 or faster is recommended, RAM 1 GB or...
... (Edition) are not supported. *2 Starter (Edition) is not compatible with the camera, the following software is provided: • Sony Image Data Suite "Image Data Converter SR" "Image Data Lightbox SR" • Sony Picture Utility "PMB" (Picture Motion Browser) Note • "PMB" is not supported. CPU/Memory: Pentium 4 or faster is recommended, RAM 1 GB or...
Instruction Manual
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... "Run Install.exe" and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with the installation. 2 Click [Install]. • Verify that both "Sony Image Data Suite" and "Sony Picture Utility" are checked and follow the instructions on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Display: 1024...
... "Run Install.exe" and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with the installation. 2 Click [Install]. • Verify that both "Sony Image Data Suite" and "Sony Picture Utility" are checked and follow the instructions on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Display: 1024...
Instruction Manual
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... is complete. 3 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is installed and shortcut icons appear on the desktop. • Sony Image Data Suite "Image Data Converter SR" "Image Data Lightbox SR" • Sony Picture Utility "PMB" "PMB Guide" x Macintosh • Log on as Administrator. 1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD...
... is complete. 3 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is installed and shortcut icons appear on the desktop. • Sony Image Data Suite "Image Data Converter SR" "Image Data Lightbox SR" • Sony Picture Utility "PMB" "PMB Guide" x Macintosh • Log on as Administrator. 1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD...
Instruction Manual
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... [Image Data Lightbox SR] menu. To start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [PMB Guide]. 133 Viewing images on a computer To exit, click the... with Macintosh computers. When starting up from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Image Data Suite] t [Help] t [Image Data Lightbox SR]. To start up from the start Help from the Start... menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Image Data Suite] t [Image Data Lightbox SR]. To start "PMB Guide," double-click the shortcut of the ...
... [Image Data Lightbox SR] menu. To start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [PMB Guide]. 133 Viewing images on a computer To exit, click the... with Macintosh computers. When starting up from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Image Data Suite] t [Help] t [Image Data Lightbox SR]. To start up from the start Help from the Start... menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Image Data Suite] t [Image Data Lightbox SR]. To start "PMB Guide," double-click the shortcut of the ...
Instruction Manual
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Select [Start]. This function informs you of the Information tool appears on the screen when starting "PMB" for the first time. You can change the setting later. 134 Or, from the Start menu: Click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [PMB]. Note • The confirmation message of news, such as software updates. To exit the "PMB," click button on the desktop. To start up/exit "PMB" Double-click the (PMB) icon on the upper-right corner of the screen.
Select [Start]. This function informs you of the Information tool appears on the screen when starting "PMB" for the first time. You can change the setting later. 134 Or, from the Start menu: Click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [PMB]. Note • The confirmation message of news, such as software updates. To exit the "PMB," click button on the desktop. To start up/exit "PMB" Double-click the (PMB) icon on the upper-right corner of the screen.
Instruction Manual
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...the focal length of a 35 mm-format film camera, and shoot with other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with the same picture angle, by increasing the focal length of your lens by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Playback of images ... data compatibility • This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by half. On focal length The picture angle of this camera is narrower than that of a 35 mm-format film camera. You can get the approximate equivalent of a 75 mm ...
...the focal length of a 35 mm-format film camera, and shoot with other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with the same picture angle, by increasing the focal length of your lens by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Playback of images ... data compatibility • This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by half. On focal length The picture angle of this camera is narrower than that of a 35 mm-format film camera. You can get the approximate equivalent of a 75 mm ...
Instruction Manual
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... in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in a short period. This is large, the RAW mode shooting may require special focusing (page 70). A picture taken with the flash is too dark. • If the subject is changed, the flash range also changes with the lens, set it (page 77... to [Autoflash]. The image is turned on (page 112). If the ISO is beyond the flash range (the distance that the flash can reach), the pictures will be dark because the flash light does not reach the subject. Recording takes a long time. • The noise reduction function is out of the...
... in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in a short period. This is large, the RAW mode shooting may require special focusing (page 70). A picture taken with the flash is too dark. • If the subject is changed, the flash range also changes with the lens, set it (page 77... to [Autoflash]. The image is turned on (page 112). If the ISO is beyond the flash range (the distance that the flash can reach), the pictures will be dark because the flash light does not reach the subject. Recording takes a long time. • The noise reduction function is out of the...
Instruction Manual
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... corners of some lenses may be dark. Attach a lens hood (sold separately). Dots appear and remain on the image (Ghosting). • The picture was taken in a dark location without the flash, resulting in the image. Blurring of the hood, the filter or the hood may partially appear ...in camera shake. The date and time are too dark. • If any filter or hood is blurred. • The picture was taken under a strong light source, and excessive light has entered the lens. These dots are not recorded (page 7). Remove these accessories, then shoot...
... corners of some lenses may be dark. Attach a lens hood (sold separately). Dots appear and remain on the image (Ghosting). • The picture was taken in a dark location without the flash, resulting in the image. Blurring of the hood, the filter or the hood may partially appear ...in camera shake. The date and time are too dark. • If any filter or hood is blurred. • The picture was taken under a strong light source, and excessive light has entered the lens. These dots are not recorded (page 7). Remove these accessories, then shoot...
Marketing Specifications (DSLR-A230Y Kit)
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... television's remote (HDMI cable and BRAVIA Sync capable HDTV required, sold separately). High ISO Noise Reduction technology reduces picture noise artifacts at up flash help you shoot faster -- SteadyShot INSIDE™ in very dim light -- Eye-Start...Sony® α; (alpha) DSLR-A200 combines high-resolution 10.2 MP, simple operation, high sensitivity (ISO 3200), advanced noise reduction and convenient Creative Style settings. and a bright 2.7"1 LCD screen displays index and high-resolution thumbnail images. Stamina® power provides up flash help you shoot faster -- DSLR-A230Y...
... television's remote (HDMI cable and BRAVIA Sync capable HDTV required, sold separately). High ISO Noise Reduction technology reduces picture noise artifacts at up flash help you shoot faster -- SteadyShot INSIDE™ in very dim light -- Eye-Start...Sony® α; (alpha) DSLR-A200 combines high-resolution 10.2 MP, simple operation, high sensitivity (ISO 3200), advanced noise reduction and convenient Creative Style settings. and a bright 2.7"1 LCD screen displays index and high-resolution thumbnail images. Stamina® power provides up flash help you shoot faster -- DSLR-A230Y...
Marketing Specifications (DSLR-A230Y Kit)
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DSLR-A230Y Specifications General Camera Type: Sony α Digital SLR camera with built-in flash and inter-changeable lenses Color Filter System: RGB primary color filters Effective Picture Resolution: Approx. 10.2 megapixels Imaging Sensor: APS-C size CCD sensor (23.6x15.8mm) Lens Mount Type: Sony α ...: Approx. 510 images with viewfinder, approx. 230 images in live view mode (CIPA standard) Software Supplied Software: PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Image Data Converter SR Image Data Lightbox SR Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP*SP2 Windows Vista...
DSLR-A230Y Specifications General Camera Type: Sony α Digital SLR camera with built-in flash and inter-changeable lenses Color Filter System: RGB primary color filters Effective Picture Resolution: Approx. 10.2 megapixels Imaging Sensor: APS-C size CCD sensor (23.6x15.8mm) Lens Mount Type: Sony α ...: Approx. 510 images with viewfinder, approx. 230 images in live view mode (CIPA standard) Software Supplied Software: PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Image Data Converter SR Image Data Lightbox SR Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP*SP2 Windows Vista...