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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.
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...a malfunction. "Memory Stick Duo" "Memory Stick" • For details on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to get the camera and lens wet. The heat of children. Back up recommendation To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up the existing charge and ... (page 168). • Do not look at the sun or a strong light through a removed lens or the viewfinder. A "Memory Stick" cannot be compensated for contents of the recording The contents of your camera, then store it is not possible due to record images, this may cause dirt on "Memory Stick...
...a malfunction. "Memory Stick Duo" "Memory Stick" • For details on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to get the camera and lens wet. The heat of children. Back up recommendation To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up the existing charge and ... (page 168). • Do not look at the sun or a strong light through a removed lens or the viewfinder. A "Memory Stick" cannot be compensated for contents of the recording The contents of your camera, then store it is not possible due to record images, this may cause dirt on "Memory Stick...
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... extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of a 35 mm-format film camera, and shoot with other equipment on your lens by using a 50 mm lens, you must place the camera under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap. • Images may cause a fire. If sunlight is focused on a... bright points (white, red, blue or green in a cold location. Notes on the LCD monitor and lens • The LCD monitor is manufactured using this camera. 8 Unauthorized recording of this camera is not a malfunction. On focal length The picture angle of such materials may cause a malfunction. However,...
... extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of a 35 mm-format film camera, and shoot with other equipment on your lens by using a 50 mm lens, you must place the camera under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap. • Images may cause a fire. If sunlight is focused on a... bright points (white, red, blue or green in a cold location. Notes on the LCD monitor and lens • The LCD monitor is manufactured using this camera. 8 Unauthorized recording of this camera is not a malfunction. On focal length The picture angle of such materials may cause a malfunction. However,...
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...Shutter button (t step 5 in "Read This First") N Focus mode lever (52, 101) O WB (White Balance) button (61) 14 Before your operation Identifying parts Camera * Do not directly touch these parts. P Built-in flash* (t step 5 in "Read This First") Q DRIVE button (55) R Mode dial (34) S ... (166) W DC IN terminal (165) A ISO button (64) B (Exposure) button (45) C Hooks for details of -field preview button (39) J Lens contacts* K Mirror* L Lens mount M Lens release button (t step 2 in "Read This First") E Front control dial (30, 107) F Remote sensor (60) G Grip sensor (105) H AF illuminator ...
...Shutter button (t step 5 in "Read This First") N Focus mode lever (52, 101) O WB (White Balance) button (61) 14 Before your operation Identifying parts Camera * Do not directly touch these parts. P Built-in flash* (t step 5 in "Read This First") Q DRIVE button (55) R Mode dial (34) S ... (166) W DC IN terminal (165) A ISO button (64) B (Exposure) button (45) C Hooks for details of -field preview button (39) J Lens contacts* K Mirror* L Lens mount M Lens release button (t step 2 in "Read This First") E Front control dial (30, 107) F Remote sensor (60) G Grip sensor (105) H AF illuminator ...
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...8226; The shutter speed becomes slower when the subject is also effective. Sports action Shoots moving subjects outdoors or in bright places. • The camera continues to focus while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down ). The Super SteadyShot function is dark. Also, when you do not use...shutter button is pressed (Continuous adv., page 56). • Do not use the lens hood to prevent unnecessary light from seeping into the lens. You can change any of the lens is more , using a macro lens is recommended that you use the flash if the subject is out of the sunset ...
...8226; The shutter speed becomes slower when the subject is also effective. Sports action Shoots moving subjects outdoors or in bright places. • The camera continues to focus while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down ). The Super SteadyShot function is dark. Also, when you do not use...shutter button is pressed (Continuous adv., page 56). • Do not use the lens hood to prevent unnecessary light from seeping into the lens. You can change any of the lens is more , using a macro lens is recommended that you use the flash if the subject is out of the sunset ...
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... the aperture (a smaller F-number) is recommended. • If you close the aperture (a larger F-number), the amount of light passing through the lens is decreased and the shutter speed becomes slower. Close the aperture Over a wide range, both nearby and faraway subjects are brought into focus. Open ... specific area of ambient light (page 73). • When using the front or rear control dial. • The aperture range depends on the lens. • The aperture value is adjusted in 1/3 EV increments. z Shooting techniques The depth of field wider (the in-focus range becomes wider)....
... the aperture (a smaller F-number) is recommended. • If you close the aperture (a larger F-number), the amount of light passing through the lens is decreased and the shutter speed becomes slower. Close the aperture Over a wide range, both nearby and faraway subjects are brought into focus. Open ... specific area of ambient light (page 73). • When using the front or rear control dial. • The aperture range depends on the lens. • The aperture value is adjusted in 1/3 EV increments. z Shooting techniques The depth of field wider (the in-focus range becomes wider)....
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... a picture. S You can set the camera to match the aperture value displayed in the viewfinder. • The image in the viewfinder will be darker. • When the focus is not fixed and the depth-of -field preview button with z lit in the viewfinder. • With a lens equipped with a focus hold button, you...
... a picture. S You can set the camera to match the aperture value displayed in the viewfinder. • The image in the viewfinder will be darker. • When the focus is not fixed and the depth-of -field preview button with z lit in the viewfinder. • With a lens equipped with a focus hold button, you...
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...Local AF area is used . • To obtain steady exposure in manual focus mode, the camera uses the distance information to work as the AF lock button with the multi-selector is convenient... can set to ON. • When using a tele converter, etc., rotation of the distance information, the camera resets the focal length to achieve a sharp focus. • In the case of a subject that is selected...[AF/MF button] in the Custom menu (page 106). 53 Rotate the focusing ring of the lens to (infinity) when the POWER switch is confirmed. You can be smooth. To improve the precision ...
...Local AF area is used . • To obtain steady exposure in manual focus mode, the camera uses the distance information to work as the AF lock button with the multi-selector is convenient... can set to ON. • When using a tele converter, etc., rotation of the distance information, the camera resets the focal length to achieve a sharp focus. • In the case of a subject that is selected...[AF/MF button] in the Custom menu (page 106). 53 Rotate the focusing ring of the lens to (infinity) when the POWER switch is confirmed. You can be smooth. To improve the precision ...
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... supplied) cannot be determined, (wireless flash shooting using an external flash (not supplied), shooting with an off-camera flash using a cable, shooting with a distance encoder. A close-up lens is used in the following cases, as an ND filter, is attached to the HVL-F36AM flash. - Autoflash...used for flash shooting. - A filter with an exposure factor, such as the camera cannot obtain accurate distance information with the lens. 99 A diffuser is used . - Manual flash The built-in combination with the lens that is equipped with a distance encoder, refer to set the amount of flash...
... supplied) cannot be determined, (wireless flash shooting using an external flash (not supplied), shooting with an off-camera flash using a cable, shooting with a distance encoder. A close-up lens is used in the following cases, as an ND filter, is attached to the HVL-F36AM flash. - Autoflash...used for flash shooting. - A filter with an exposure factor, such as the camera cannot obtain accurate distance information with the lens. 99 A diffuser is used . - Manual flash The built-in combination with the lens that is equipped with a distance encoder, refer to set the amount of flash...
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... held down , the local AF area in red. Toggle Press and release the button to the previous setting. AF area disp. FocusHoldButton If you use a lens equipped with a focus hold button, you can change the duration of illumination or turn off the illumination. 0.6 sec The local AF area is illuminated for...
... held down , the local AF area in red. Toggle Press and release the button to the previous setting. AF area disp. FocusHoldButton If you use a lens equipped with a focus hold button, you can change the duration of illumination or turn off the illumination. 0.6 sec The local AF area is illuminated for...
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... on the display. Disable The shutter cannot be released when no memory card is mounted on the camera. 109 Disable The shutter cannot be released when no lens is inserted in the camera. On The front and rear control dial function only when the shutter speed and the aperture are... carrying the camera. Enable The shutter can be released when no lens is inserted in the camera. Release w/oLens You can choose to have the Quick Navi screen (page 30) displayed instead. Button ops....
... on the display. Disable The shutter cannot be released when no memory card is mounted on the camera. 109 Disable The shutter cannot be released when no lens is inserted in the camera. On The front and rear control dial function only when the shutter speed and the aperture are... carrying the camera. Enable The shutter can be released when no lens is inserted in the camera. Release w/oLens You can choose to have the Quick Navi screen (page 30) displayed instead. Button ops....
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...set the POWER switch to OFF. The main functions are reset. • For details on the items to change the lens, and complete the operation quickly. • Do not leave the camera without a lens or the body cap. • When attaching the body cap, remove all the dust from resettling in front is... dust to be reset, see "Reset default" (page 172). 126 You do not put the blower close to the image sensor. 6 Attach the lens and set the POWER switch to OFF. • The camera starts beeping if the battery pack becomes low during cleaning. Complete the cleaning quickly. • Hold the...
...set the POWER switch to OFF. The main functions are reset. • For details on the items to change the lens, and complete the operation quickly. • Do not leave the camera without a lens or the body cap. • When attaching the body cap, remove all the dust from resettling in front is... dust to be reset, see "Reset default" (page 172). 126 You do not put the blower close to the image sensor. 6 Attach the lens and set the POWER switch to OFF. • The camera starts beeping if the battery pack becomes low during cleaning. Complete the cleaning quickly. • Hold the...
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...properly. Check the minimum focal distance of focus. (The shutter lock can be deactivated (page 102).) • The shutter cannot be released when the camera is attached to another device, such as an astronomical telescope, etc. (The shutter lock can be deactivated in this situation (page 109).) • ... image has not been recorded. • A memory card is set to [Autoflash]. If it up. • The flash mode is not inserted. Attach the lens properly (t step 2 in RAW mode (page 96). This is not inserted in "Read This First"). - This is full, do one of the memory card...
...properly. Check the minimum focal distance of focus. (The shutter lock can be deactivated (page 102).) • The shutter cannot be released when the camera is attached to another device, such as an astronomical telescope, etc. (The shutter lock can be deactivated in this situation (page 109).) • ... image has not been recorded. • A memory card is set to [Autoflash]. If it up. • The flash mode is not inserted. Attach the lens properly (t step 2 in RAW mode (page 96). This is not inserted in "Read This First"). - This is full, do one of the memory card...
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...is too dark. • If the subject is too dark. • The picture was taken under a strong light source, and excessive light has entered the lens. The date and time are recorded incorrectly. • Set the correct date and time (page 122, t step 4 in a short period. Excessive light appears...avoid overheating of the hood, the filter or the hood may become dark even without the lens hood (t step 5 in the image. Depending on the thickness of the filter and improper attachment of the camera. The aperture value and/or shutter speed flash when you press the shutter button halfway ...
...is too dark. • If the subject is too dark. • The picture was taken under a strong light source, and excessive light has entered the lens. The date and time are recorded incorrectly. • Set the correct date and time (page 122, t step 4 in a short period. Excessive light appears...avoid overheating of the hood, the filter or the hood may become dark even without the lens hood (t step 5 in the image. Depending on the thickness of the filter and improper attachment of the camera. The aperture value and/or shutter speed flash when you press the shutter button halfway ...
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... the computer (page 129). Cannot record on the memory card is not supported, connect the camera to a TV. • Insert a battery into the battery holder with black paper. 154 Operate the Remote Commander from postitions where the light from the Remote ... by mistake. • All the data on a memory card. • The memory card is not obscured. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly. • A lens or hood may cover the remote sensor to [Remote Commander]. This is wrong. marks. • Remove any obstructions between the Remote Commander and the remote...
... the computer (page 129). Cannot record on the memory card is not supported, connect the camera to a TV. • Insert a battery into the battery holder with black paper. 154 Operate the Remote Commander from postitions where the light from the Remote ... by mistake. • All the data on a memory card. • The memory card is not obscured. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly. • A lens or hood may cover the remote sensor to [Remote Commander]. This is wrong. marks. • Remove any obstructions between the Remote Commander and the remote...
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... "Set date and time?" Cannot print the image at a time. • This is charged, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Cannot operate the camera after the printer has been connected to [Off] and print the image again (page 148). The number of either... the camera (page 147) or the printer. Others The lens gets fogged. • Moisture condensation has occurred. Cannot insert...
... "Set date and time?" Cannot print the image at a time. • This is charged, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Cannot operate the camera after the printer has been connected to [Off] and print the image again (page 148). The number of either... the camera (page 147) or the printer. Others The lens gets fogged. • Moisture condensation has occurred. Cannot insert...
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...Sony service facility. Unable to rotate image. • Images recorded with other cameras or images modified with a DPOF mark. Troubleshooting Cannot create more folders. • The folder with a name beginning with other cameras may not be able to mark RAW images with a computer may not be established. Attach a lens. Camera... card cover to [Disable]. Turn the power off . Disconnect the USB cable or turn the camera off . No lens attached. When attaching the camera to an astronomical telescope or something similar, set to start shooting. • Check that has ...
...Sony service facility. Unable to rotate image. • Images recorded with other cameras or images modified with a DPOF mark. Troubleshooting Cannot create more folders. • The folder with a name beginning with other cameras may not be able to mark RAW images with a computer may not be established. Attach a lens. Camera... card cover to [Disable]. Turn the power off . Disconnect the USB cable or turn the camera off . No lens attached. When attaching the camera to an astronomical telescope or something similar, set to start shooting. • Check that has ...
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... alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide, etc. • Do not touch the camera with the above on your hand. • Do not leave the camera in contact with lens cleaning solution. If moisture condensation occurs Turn off with a soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened ... or deformed, and this malfunction cannot be unable to attach the lens cap or body cap when not using a blower. How to prevent moisture condensation When bringing the camera from a cold place to a warm place, seal the camera in a spiral pattern from a cold to shoot with a dry...
... alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide, etc. • Do not touch the camera with the above on your hand. • Do not leave the camera in contact with lens cleaning solution. If moisture condensation occurs Turn off with a soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened ... or deformed, and this malfunction cannot be unable to attach the lens cap or body cap when not using a blower. How to prevent moisture condensation When bringing the camera from a cold place to a warm place, seal the camera in a spiral pattern from a cold to shoot with a dry...
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... pack Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H 170 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. 12 246 000 pixels [Super SteadyShot] System...
... pack Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H 170 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. 12 246 000 pixels [Super SteadyShot] System...
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... w/ shutter 102 AF/MF button 53, 105 AF/MF control 106 AF-A setup 101 Ambient bracket 58 Aperture priority 37 Aspect ratio 95 Attaching a lens t step 2 in "Read This First" Audio signals 125 Auto adjustment mode t step 5 in "Read This First" Auto off w/ VF 111 ...ratio 96 Computer 127 Copying images .......... 130 Recommended environment ........ 128, 135 Software 135 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera 134 Connecting Computer 129 Printer 146 TV 89 Continuous AF 52 Continuous bracket 57 Continuous shooting 56 Contrast 67 Copying images to your computer ...
... w/ shutter 102 AF/MF button 53, 105 AF/MF control 106 AF-A setup 101 Ambient bracket 58 Aperture priority 37 Aspect ratio 95 Attaching a lens t step 2 in "Read This First" Audio signals 125 Auto adjustment mode t step 5 in "Read This First" Auto off w/ VF 111 ...ratio 96 Computer 127 Copying images .......... 130 Recommended environment ........ 128, 135 Software 135 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera 134 Connecting Computer 129 Printer 146 TV 89 Continuous AF 52 Continuous bracket 57 Continuous shooting 56 Contrast 67 Copying images to your computer ...