User's Guide
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Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting "Read This First" (separate volume) Explains the set-up and basic operations for shooting/ playback with your computer Printing images Troubleshooting Others Index Before your operation Using the shooting functions Using the viewing functions Using the menu Using your camera.
Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting "Read This First" (separate volume) Explains the set-up and basic operations for shooting/ playback with your computer Printing images Troubleshooting Others Index Before your operation Using the shooting functions Using the viewing functions Using the menu Using your camera.
User's Guide
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... conditions. Example: The color of an image affected by light sources Weather/lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Characteristics of the subject is a unique feature of digital cameras, Creative Style for various scenes, etc. Adjusting the white balance The color of light White (standard) Bluish Green-tinged The color tones are adjusted automatically...
... conditions. Example: The color of an image affected by light sources Weather/lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Characteristics of the subject is a unique feature of digital cameras, Creative Style for various scenes, etc. Adjusting the white balance The color of light White (standard) Bluish Green-tinged The color tones are adjusted automatically...
User's Guide
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...print out the image, especially when a large part of the subject is vivid green or red, Adobe RGB is the standard color space of the camera, images are displayed with Adobe RGB, use applications or printers that support color management and DCF2.0 option color space. About color matching in or ...is to sRGB that were recorded with Adobe RGB on non-Adobe RGB-compliant devices, or on the LCD monitor on the rear of the digital camera. Using some applications and printers that do not support color management may result in Adobe RGB When displaying images that is more effective than ...
...print out the image, especially when a large part of the subject is vivid green or red, Adobe RGB is the standard color space of the camera, images are displayed with Adobe RGB, use applications or printers that support color management and DCF2.0 option color space. About color matching in or ...is to sRGB that were recorded with Adobe RGB on non-Adobe RGB-compliant devices, or on the LCD monitor on the rear of the digital camera. Using some applications and printers that do not support color management may result in Adobe RGB When displaying images that is more effective than ...
User's Guide
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...-A compatible TV for a highly-detailed, photo-like expression of the country or region where the camera is compatible with [HDMI output] in breathtaking Full HD quality. By connecting Sony's PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable, whole new world of photos can change the type of the ... with the HDMI logo. • Use an HDMI mini connector on one end (for the camera), and a connector suitable for connection to your TV on the other end. • By connecting your digital still camera. This may not work properly. • Do not connect the output connector of output signal...
...-A compatible TV for a highly-detailed, photo-like expression of the country or region where the camera is compatible with [HDMI output] in breathtaking Full HD quality. By connecting Sony's PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable, whole new world of photos can change the type of the ... with the HDMI logo. • Use an HDMI mini connector on one end (for the camera), and a connector suitable for connection to your TV on the other end. • By connecting your digital still camera. This may not work properly. • Do not connect the output connector of output signal...
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... operation 1 page 32 The default settings are marked with [Quality], the image size of the RAW file corresponds to L. Image size A digital image is shown by the number of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is not displayed on a computer screen. Although you select a RAW...
... operation 1 page 32 The default settings are marked with [Quality], the image size of the RAW file corresponds to L. Image size A digital image is shown by the number of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is not displayed on a computer screen. Although you select a RAW...
User's Guide
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... compress the recorded image. Compression ratio Low High * The data is the raw material to be recorded in that can be restored on this camera. With this setting when you need the "Image Data Converter SR" software included on the CD-ROM (supplied) in the JPEG format when ...is lowered, it is not displayed on the CDROM (supplied) (page 139). You need two image files, a JPEG for viewing, and a RAW for a digital camera to a common format, such as JPEG in one memory card, but the image quality will be larger, it cannot be readjusted. 96 Use this software...
... compress the recorded image. Compression ratio Low High * The data is the raw material to be recorded in that can be restored on this camera. With this setting when you need the "Image Data Converter SR" software included on the CD-ROM (supplied) in the JPEG format when ...is lowered, it is not displayed on the CDROM (supplied) (page 139). You need two image files, a JPEG for viewing, and a RAW for a digital camera to a common format, such as JPEG in one memory card, but the image quality will be larger, it cannot be readjusted. 96 Use this software...
User's Guide
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... DSC0ssss.ARW - Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with your computer A Folders containing image data recorded using this camera. (The first three digits show the folder number.) B You can create a folder by date form (page 123). • You cannot record/play back any number... card. RAW data file (Adobe RGB): _DSCssss.ARW • The extension may not be displayed depending on Windows XP Using your camera are grouped as follows. Example: viewing folders on the computer. • For more information about folders, see pages 123, 124. 133
... DSC0ssss.ARW - Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with your computer A Folders containing image data recorded using this camera. (The first three digits show the folder number.) B You can create a folder by date form (page 123). • You cannot record/play back any number... card. RAW data file (Adobe RGB): _DSCssss.ARW • The extension may not be displayed depending on Windows XP Using your camera are grouped as follows. Example: viewing folders on the computer. • For more information about folders, see pages 123, 124. 133
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...that the printer is turned on and can be connected to the camera. • Set [USB connection] to whether the printer provides...do so. Cannot print images. • Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the USB cable. ... cut off . However, because the images shot with the camera include information on the recording date, you can print the... be printed. • Images shot using cameras other than this camera or images modified with the date if you...are not compatible with date (page 137). • This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. ...
...that the printer is turned on and can be connected to the camera. • Set [USB connection] to whether the printer provides...do so. Cannot print images. • Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the USB cable. ... cut off . However, because the images shot with the camera include information on the recording date, you can print the... be printed. • Images shot using cameras other than this camera or images modified with the date if you...are not compatible with date (page 137). • This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. ...
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Specifications Camera [System] Camera Type Image format Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera with built-in flash and interchangeable lenses 23.5×15.6 mm (APS-C format) Lens All of Sony Lens [Image sensor] Total pixel number of camera Approx. 13 053 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 12 246 ...Stick Duo" [LCD monitor] LCD panel 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive Total number of View 0.95 Magnification 0.9 × with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1 Eye Relief Approximately 25 mm from the eyepiece, 21 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 diopter (-1m-1) Dioptor Adjustment ...
Specifications Camera [System] Camera Type Image format Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera with built-in flash and interchangeable lenses 23.5×15.6 mm (APS-C format) Lens All of Sony Lens [Image sensor] Total pixel number of camera Approx. 13 053 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 12 246 ...Stick Duo" [LCD monitor] LCD panel 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive Total number of View 0.95 Magnification 0.9 × with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1 Eye Relief Approximately 25 mm from the eyepiece, 21 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 diopter (-1m-1) Dioptor Adjustment ...
Lenses and Accessories Selection Guide
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And with any lens or compatible Dynax/Maxxum®/Alpha lenses from Sony's advanced optical technology, which includes innovations such as aspheric lenses and ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass. Optimum AF ...Sony® G series and Carl Zeiss® ZA series lenses- Each of limitless photographic possibilities. Spectacular results await you explore your Digital SLR. From wide-angle to super telephoto, the lens system offers a versatile collection of stabilization will differ by lens and shooting conditions. • Super SteadyShot feature is built inside the digital SLR camera...
And with any lens or compatible Dynax/Maxxum®/Alpha lenses from Sony's advanced optical technology, which includes innovations such as aspheric lenses and ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass. Optimum AF ...Sony® G series and Carl Zeiss® ZA series lenses- Each of limitless photographic possibilities. Spectacular results await you explore your Digital SLR. From wide-angle to super telephoto, the lens system offers a versatile collection of stabilization will differ by lens and shooting conditions. • Super SteadyShot feature is built inside the digital SLR camera...
Lenses and Accessories Selection Guide
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... used with 35 mm format cameras. Range is equivalent to16.5- 27 mm in night scenes. This lens is maintained throughout the zoom range, and features such as aspheric lens elements and ED glass serve to 27-300 mm in digital SLRs has slightly different optical requirements...Lens Technology section on p.26-28. Internal focusing optimizes AF operation. Provides outstanding clarity at wide-angle settings. Capable of APS-C size image sensors. Its circular aperture makes for APS-C format SLRs. These optics also result in 35 mm format. SAL18200 (DT18-200mm F3.5-6.3) Sony...
... used with 35 mm format cameras. Range is equivalent to16.5- 27 mm in night scenes. This lens is maintained throughout the zoom range, and features such as aspheric lens elements and ED glass serve to 27-300 mm in digital SLRs has slightly different optical requirements...Lens Technology section on p.26-28. Internal focusing optimizes AF operation. Provides outstanding clarity at wide-angle settings. Capable of APS-C size image sensors. Its circular aperture makes for APS-C format SLRs. These optics also result in 35 mm format. SAL18200 (DT18-200mm F3.5-6.3) Sony...
Lenses and Accessories Selection Guide
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... clarity and also smooth, natural defocusing that does not rotate during AF operation. Optimum handling is ensured by Carl Zeiss and Sony. Carl Zeiss® Lenses Unparalleled quality has long been the hallmark of various optical aberrations. And now, over 160 years ...28. 21 With exclusive T* ("T-star") coating technology for portrait photography. And with Super SteadyShot, the in-camera image stabilization system of contrast. The Carl Zeiss Planar T* lens for digital SLRs is ideal for two types of the world's finest lenses, and unlock your portraits. Discover some of...
... clarity and also smooth, natural defocusing that does not rotate during AF operation. Optimum handling is ensured by Carl Zeiss and Sony. Carl Zeiss® Lenses Unparalleled quality has long been the hallmark of various optical aberrations. And now, over 160 years ...28. 21 With exclusive T* ("T-star") coating technology for portrait photography. And with Super SteadyShot, the in-camera image stabilization system of contrast. The Carl Zeiss Planar T* lens for digital SLRs is ideal for two types of the world's finest lenses, and unlock your portraits. Discover some of...
Lenses and Accessories Selection Guide
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... lens attached to a digital SLR with APS-C size image sensor equals to the shooting distance. of view (when used with APS-C DSLR Angle of the camera. *5: Lens compatibility; round/bayonet 3-1/8 x 3-7/8 1 lb 9-3/4 oz lens hood SH0014, case round/threaded 3-5/8 x 4-3/4 1 lb 7-7/16 oz lens...Reflex 1.4x Teleconverter 35mm equivalent Lens Configuration Focal Length (mm) (group/ element) when used with APS-C DSLR Angle of View when used with APS-C size image sensor DSLR) - - yes 77 petal/bayonet 3-3/8 x 3-1/4 12-3/4 oz lens hood SH0009 55 round/bayonet 2-5/8 x 3-1/8 8-5/16 oz lens...
... lens attached to a digital SLR with APS-C size image sensor equals to the shooting distance. of view (when used with APS-C DSLR Angle of the camera. *5: Lens compatibility; round/bayonet 3-1/8 x 3-7/8 1 lb 9-3/4 oz lens hood SH0014, case round/threaded 3-5/8 x 4-3/4 1 lb 7-7/16 oz lens...Reflex 1.4x Teleconverter 35mm equivalent Lens Configuration Focal Length (mm) (group/ element) when used with APS-C DSLR Angle of View when used with APS-C size image sensor DSLR) - - yes 77 petal/bayonet 3-3/8 x 3-1/4 12-3/4 oz lens hood SH0009 55 round/bayonet 2-5/8 x 3-1/8 8-5/16 oz lens...
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...in relation to focal length. Conversely, it acts like a single Principal point of convex lens Focal Plane Focal Point Focal Length convex lens. APS-C size image sensor vs. 35 mm format Image area... of view Image area of DSLR with APS-C size sensor 32˚ angle of view Lens Focus Point Principal point Same focusing distance (50mm) Lens Focus Point At any given ... camera lens is about 47°, which changes according to the size of faster shutter speeds and provide a brighter viewfinder image. At any given focal length, a digital SLR with system accessories for your camera....
...in relation to focal length. Conversely, it acts like a single Principal point of convex lens Focal Plane Focal Point Focal Length convex lens. APS-C size image sensor vs. 35 mm format Image area... of view Image area of DSLR with APS-C size sensor 32˚ angle of view Lens Focus Point Principal point Same focusing distance (50mm) Lens Focus Point At any given ... camera lens is about 47°, which changes according to the size of faster shutter speeds and provide a brighter viewfinder image. At any given focal length, a digital SLR with system accessories for your camera....
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.... 90 - 3200 / 0.2 - 11 s 80 - 2800 / 0.2 - 8 s 250 - 8000 / 0.2 - 13 s Flash coverage Covers the angle of off -camera lighting and more precisely, use w/Manual Exposure. 15-step selectable flash frequency (1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/20/30/40/50/100Hz); 15-step selectable flash number (2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/15...; Choice of shadows on type) with direct through -the-lens (TTL) flash Type metering; based on SONY measurement) Direct through -the-lens (TTL) flash metering, pre-flash control Available when used with the digital SLR Available in distance encoder, it performs ADI flash metering and...
.... 90 - 3200 / 0.2 - 11 s 80 - 2800 / 0.2 - 8 s 250 - 8000 / 0.2 - 13 s Flash coverage Covers the angle of off -camera lighting and more precisely, use w/Manual Exposure. 15-step selectable flash frequency (1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/20/30/40/50/100Hz); 15-step selectable flash number (2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/15...; Choice of shadows on type) with direct through -the-lens (TTL) flash Type metering; based on SONY measurement) Direct through -the-lens (TTL) flash metering, pre-flash control Available when used with the digital SLR Available in distance encoder, it performs ADI flash metering and...
DSLR-A700 Brochure
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...review LCD Monitor LCD screen size Total number of dots Field of 700 System Camera type Digital SLR camera with the multi-selector) On/Off selectable Type:TTL metering Cell: 40-...Single, with 0.3 / 0.5 / 0.7 EV increments, 3/5 frames selectable AUTO: ISO 200 - 1600 (lower limit / upper limit selectable) ISO100 - 3200 equivalent (Up to +20 EV with 19-step Magenta / Green compensation White balance bracketing 3 frames,H/L selectable Super SteadyShot System Image-sensor shift mechanism Capability Approx. 2.5 EV - 4 EV decrease in flash and interchangeable lenses Lens mount Sony...
...review LCD Monitor LCD screen size Total number of dots Field of 700 System Camera type Digital SLR camera with the multi-selector) On/Off selectable Type:TTL metering Cell: 40-...Single, with 0.3 / 0.5 / 0.7 EV increments, 3/5 frames selectable AUTO: ISO 200 - 1600 (lower limit / upper limit selectable) ISO100 - 3200 equivalent (Up to +20 EV with 19-step Magenta / Green compensation White balance bracketing 3 frames,H/L selectable Super SteadyShot System Image-sensor shift mechanism Capability Approx. 2.5 EV - 4 EV decrease in flash and interchangeable lenses Lens mount Sony...
Read This First
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3-216-919-11 (1) Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetableoil based ink. Printed in Japan Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Read This First DSLR-A700 Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed on this manual and "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain them for future reference. © 2007 Sony Corporation
3-216-919-11 (1) Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetableoil based ink. Printed in Japan Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Read This First DSLR-A700 Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed on this manual and "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain them for future reference. © 2007 Sony Corporation
Marketing Specifications
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...-pattern measuring for superior exposure control accuracy in a wide range of available memory in the field, the α (alpha) DSLR-A700P can also shoot continuously to expand your eye to prevent mirror bounce -- DSLR-A700P Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Sony® α; (alpha) DSLR-A700P -- they all its BIONZ™ engine, a quick-response coreless motor to drive the shutter, and dual mirror stoppers...
...-pattern measuring for superior exposure control accuracy in a wide range of available memory in the field, the α (alpha) DSLR-A700P can also shoot continuously to expand your eye to prevent mirror bounce -- DSLR-A700P Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Sony® α; (alpha) DSLR-A700P -- they all its BIONZ™ engine, a quick-response coreless motor to drive the shutter, and dual mirror stoppers...
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...DSLR-A700P Specifications General Megapixel: 12.24 MP Imaging Device: 12.24 (effective) APS Exmor™ Sensor; 23.5 x 15.6 mm; cRAW+JPEG: 12; GN 12 (in focal length); Flash-ready indicator. DRO Modes include Off, Standard, Advanced Auto, Advanced Manual, Advanced 3-frame bracketing. Sony, the Sony logo, Alpha... environmental conditions. © 2008 Sony Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. Sony Electronics Inc. •16530 Via Esprillo •San Diego, CA 92127 •1.800.222.7669 •www.sony.com Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Please visit the Dealer Network for...
...DSLR-A700P Specifications General Megapixel: 12.24 MP Imaging Device: 12.24 (effective) APS Exmor™ Sensor; 23.5 x 15.6 mm; cRAW+JPEG: 12; GN 12 (in focal length); Flash-ready indicator. DRO Modes include Off, Standard, Advanced Auto, Advanced Manual, Advanced 3-frame bracketing. Sony, the Sony logo, Alpha... environmental conditions. © 2008 Sony Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. Sony Electronics Inc. •16530 Via Esprillo •San Diego, CA 92127 •1.800.222.7669 •www.sony.com Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Please visit the Dealer Network for...