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Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Additional information on a computer Printing images Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Instruction Manual DSLR-A230 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 Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Instruction Manual DSLR-A230 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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Notes on the LCD monitor. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be discolored and that constantly appear on the LCD monitor and lens • The LCD monitor is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for if ...recording or playback is defined under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap. • Images may trail across on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other medium. However, there may be some tiny black ...
Notes on the LCD monitor. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be discolored and that constantly appear on the LCD monitor and lens • The LCD monitor is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for if ...recording or playback is defined under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap. • Images may trail across on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other medium. However, there may be some tiny black ...
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... Contents Preparing the camera Before your operation Shooting images Notes on using your camera 7 Checking the accessories supplied 11 Preparing the battery pack 12 Attaching a lens 18 Inserting a memory card 20 Preparing the camera 23 Using the accessories supplied 25 Checking the number of recordable images 27 Cleaning 29 Identifying parts...
... Contents Preparing the camera Before your operation Shooting images Notes on using your camera 7 Checking the accessories supplied 11 Preparing the battery pack 12 Attaching a lens 18 Inserting a memory card 20 Preparing the camera 23 Using the accessories supplied 25 Checking the number of recordable images 27 Cleaning 29 Identifying parts...
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...debris from getting inside the camera. 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks on the lens and camera. 3 Turn the lens clockwise until it to the camera, purchase the Rear Lens Cap ALC-R55. • When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. • Do not use force ...when attaching a lens. 18 When you store the lens without attaching it clicks ...
...debris from getting inside the camera. 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks on the lens and camera. 3 Turn the lens clockwise until it to the camera, purchase the Rear Lens Cap ALC-R55. • When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. • Do not use force ...when attaching a lens. 18 When you store the lens without attaching it clicks ...
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... the image sensor (the part that acts as the film), it stops. 2 Replace the packaging lid on the lens and attach the body cap to prevent dust from dusty locations when attaching/removing a lens. If dust or debris lands on the image sensor Clean the image sensor using [Cleaning mode] in and... turn the lens counterclockwise until it may appear on the image, depending on the image sensor. Setup menu 19 The camera is equipped with an anti-dust function ...
... the image sensor (the part that acts as the film), it stops. 2 Replace the packaging lid on the lens and attach the body cap to prevent dust from dusty locations when attaching/removing a lens. If dust or debris lands on the image sensor Clean the image sensor using [Cleaning mode] in and... turn the lens counterclockwise until it may appear on the image, depending on the image sensor. Setup menu 19 The camera is equipped with an anti-dust function ...
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... the outside. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with lens cleaning solution. Preparing the camera Cleaning Cleaning the LCD monitor Wipe the screen surface with rubber or vinyl for a long time. 29 ...mode, then clean it using a commercially available blower. Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents, such as lens contacts, or the mirror. Cleaning the lens • When cleaning the lens surface, remove dust using a blower (page 30). If dust lands on the image sensor, it off with a...
... the outside. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with lens cleaning solution. Preparing the camera Cleaning Cleaning the LCD monitor Wipe the screen surface with rubber or vinyl for a long time. 29 ...mode, then clean it using a commercially available blower. Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents, such as lens contacts, or the mirror. Cleaning the lens • When cleaning the lens surface, remove dust using a blower (page 30). If dust lands on the image sensor, it off with a...
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...surface and the surrounding area. • Do not touch the image sensor with the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the mount. 7 Attach the lens and turn the camera off . Stop cleaning immediately and turn the camera off . 31 Note • The camera starts beeping if the battery pack becomes... low during cleaning. Preparing the camera 5 Detach the lens (page 19). 6 Use the blower to prevent the dust from resettling in the camera. • When cleaning the image sensor, do not put the ...
...surface and the surrounding area. • Do not touch the image sensor with the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the mount. 7 Attach the lens and turn the camera off . Stop cleaning immediately and turn the camera off . 31 Note • The camera starts beeping if the battery pack becomes... low during cleaning. Preparing the camera 5 Detach the lens (page 19). 6 Use the blower to prevent the dust from resettling in the camera. • When cleaning the image sensor, do not put the ...
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Before your operation Identifying parts and screen indicators See the pages in flash* (75) J Image sensor position mark (71) K Mode dial (48 - 68) L Lens release button (19) 32 M Focus mode switch (69, 74) * Do not directly touch these parts. Front side A Shutter button (48) B Power switch (23) C Control dial (62, 113) D Self-timer lamp (90) E Lens contacts* F Remote sensor G Mirror* H Mount I Built-in parentheses for details of operation.
Before your operation Identifying parts and screen indicators See the pages in flash* (75) J Image sensor position mark (71) K Mode dial (48 - 68) L Lens release button (19) 32 M Focus mode switch (69, 74) * Do not directly touch these parts. Front side A Shutter button (48) B Power switch (23) C Control dial (62, 113) D Self-timer lamp (90) E Lens contacts* F Remote sensor G Mirror* H Mount I Built-in parentheses for details of operation.
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.... Shooting images Shooting images Shooting an image without camera shake "Camera shake" refers to unwanted movement of the camera, and the other hand supports the lens.
.... Shooting images Shooting images Shooting an image without camera shake "Camera shake" refers to unwanted movement of the camera, and the other hand supports the lens.
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Shooting images Using a tripod In the following cases, we recommend that you mount the camera on a tripod. • Shooting without a flash under dark conditions. • Shooting with slow shutter speeds, which are typically used in night-time shooting. • Shooting a close subject, such as in macro shooting. • Shooting with a telescopic lens. Note • When using a tripod, deactivate the SteadyShot function because there is a potential for malfunction of the SteadyShot function (page 46). 47
Shooting images Using a tripod In the following cases, we recommend that you mount the camera on a tripod. • Shooting without a flash under dark conditions. • Shooting with slow shutter speeds, which are typically used in night-time shooting. • Shooting a close subject, such as in macro shooting. • Shooting with a telescopic lens. Note • When using a tripod, deactivate the SteadyShot function because there is a potential for malfunction of the SteadyShot function (page 46). 47
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4 When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring, then decide on your shot. 5 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. Zoom ring Shooting images 6 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot. • Pressing the shutter button after the (SteadyShot scale) indicator becomes low makes the SteadyShot function more effective. When the focus is confirmed, z or (Focus indicator) lights up (page 70). Focus indicator (SteadyShot scale) indicator 49
4 When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring, then decide on your shot. 5 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. Zoom ring Shooting images 6 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot. • Pressing the shutter button after the (SteadyShot scale) indicator becomes low makes the SteadyShot function more effective. When the focus is confirmed, z or (Focus indicator) lights up (page 70). Focus indicator (SteadyShot scale) indicator 49
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z Expressing skin tones softly. Taking portrait photos This mode is closer to the lens. • Use the lens hood (sold separately) to shoot backlit subjects. • Use the red-eye reduction function if the eyes of your subject turn red from the flash (... the flash mode to (Flash Off) when you shoot without the flash (page 75). 52 Shooting techniques • To blur the background more, set the lens to (Portrait). Set the mode dial to the telephoto position. • You can shoot a vivid image by focusing on the eye that is suitable for...
z Expressing skin tones softly. Taking portrait photos This mode is closer to the lens. • Use the lens hood (sold separately) to shoot backlit subjects. • Use the red-eye reduction function if the eyes of your subject turn red from the flash (... the flash mode to (Flash Off) when you shoot without the flash (page 75). 52 Shooting techniques • To blur the background more, set the lens to (Portrait). Set the mode dial to the telephoto position. • You can shoot a vivid image by focusing on the eye that is suitable for...
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Shooting images Taking landscape photos This mode is suitable for z Shooting the entire range of the scenery, set the lens to wide angle. • Set the flash mode to (Landscape). Set the mode dial to (Fill-flash) when you shoot with vivid colors. Shooting techniques • To accentuate the openness of scenery in sharp focus with the flash (page 75). 53
Shooting images Taking landscape photos This mode is suitable for z Shooting the entire range of the scenery, set the lens to wide angle. • Set the flash mode to (Landscape). Set the mode dial to (Fill-flash) when you shoot with vivid colors. Shooting techniques • To accentuate the openness of scenery in sharp focus with the flash (page 75). 53
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Taking small-subject photos This mode is suitable for z Shooting close to the subject and shoot at the minimum distance of the lens. • You can shoot a closer subject using a macro lens (sold separately). • Set the flash mode to (Macro). Set the mode dial to (Flash Off) when you shoot without the...
Taking small-subject photos This mode is suitable for z Shooting close to the subject and shoot at the minimum distance of the lens. • You can shoot a closer subject using a macro lens (sold separately). • Set the flash mode to (Macro). Set the mode dial to (Flash Off) when you shoot without the...
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... with your camera (pages 61, 63). This means less time for a shorter time. Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode) With a single lens reflex camera, you can adjust the shutter speed (how long the shutter is open the aperture (the hole through which is called "exposure." This section...
... with your camera (pages 61, 63). This means less time for a shorter time. Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode) With a single lens reflex camera, you can adjust the shutter speed (how long the shutter is open the aperture (the hole through which is called "exposure." This section...
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... shoot the subject. When the shutter speed is slower, use a tripod. • To blur the background more, use a telephoto lens or a lens that the proper exposure is equipped with a smaller diaphragm (bright lens). • Set the flash mode to the aperture value. Shutter speed Shooting techniques • The shutter speed may become slower...
... shoot the subject. When the shutter speed is slower, use a tripod. • To blur the background more, use a telephoto lens or a lens that the proper exposure is equipped with a smaller diaphragm (bright lens). • Set the flash mode to the aperture value. Shutter speed Shooting techniques • The shutter speed may become slower...
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... with a focus mode switch To switch to auto focus To switch to manual focus Set the focus mode Set the focus mode switch on the lens to switch on the camera to AF. 3 Look into focus automatically (Eye-Start AF). 69 MF. The subject inside the focus area comes ...into the viewfinder. to AF. Using autofocus 1 Set the focus mode switch on the lens, the method for adjusting the focus: autofocus and manual focus. Using the shooting function Using the shooting function Selecting the focus method There are two...
... with a focus mode switch To switch to auto focus To switch to manual focus Set the focus mode Set the focus mode switch on the lens to switch on the camera to AF. 3 Look into focus automatically (Eye-Start AF). 69 MF. The subject inside the focus area comes ...into the viewfinder. to AF. Using autofocus 1 Set the focus mode switch on the lens, the method for adjusting the focus: autofocus and manual focus. Using the shooting function Using the shooting function Selecting the focus method There are two...
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... camera to AF. To switch to auto focus, set the focus mode switch on the top of the camera shows the location of the attached lens, the focus cannot be activated. Make sure you measure the exact distance between the subject and the camera. • When the focus mode switch on... the camera is set to MF, the correct focus is not achieved, even if the focus mode switch on the lens is recommended because the eyepiece sensors located below the viewfinder may be confirmed. To deactivate the Eye-Start AF function MENU button t 1 t [Eye-Start AF...
... camera to AF. To switch to auto focus, set the focus mode switch on the top of the camera shows the location of the attached lens, the focus cannot be activated. Make sure you measure the exact distance between the subject and the camera. • When the focus mode switch on... the camera is set to MF, the correct focus is not achieved, even if the focus mode switch on the lens is recommended because the eyepiece sensors located below the viewfinder may be confirmed. To deactivate the Eye-Start AF function MENU button t 1 t [Eye-Start AF...
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... is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually. 1 Set the focus mode switch on the lens to MF. 2 When the lens is not equipped with the control button is used , the area that can be smooth. • The correct focus in the viewfinder when...
... is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually. 1 Set the focus mode switch on the lens to MF. 2 When the lens is not equipped with the control button is used , the area that can be smooth. • The correct focus in the viewfinder when...
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.... • Shooting conditions required to AUTO or Scene Selection, the (Slow sync.), (Rear sync.), and (Wireless) items cannot be selected. 76 Shooting techniques • The lens hood (sold separately) that is off the camera and away from appearing on an image vary, depending on the... lens. • When the exposure mode is set to prevent shadows from it (Wireless flash shooting). Remove the lens hood when using the flash. • When using the flash, shoot the subject at a distance of...
.... • Shooting conditions required to AUTO or Scene Selection, the (Slow sync.), (Rear sync.), and (Wireless) items cannot be selected. 76 Shooting techniques • The lens hood (sold separately) that is off the camera and away from appearing on an image vary, depending on the... lens. • When the exposure mode is set to prevent shadows from it (Wireless flash shooting). Remove the lens hood when using the flash. • When using the flash, shoot the subject at a distance of...