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4-420-756-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α Handbook A-mount Preparing the camera Shooting and viewing images Shooting images to suit your subject Using the shooting functions Using the playback functions Functions list Viewing images on a computer Others Advanced operations Index SLT-A57 ©2012 Sony Corporation
4-420-756-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α Handbook A-mount Preparing the camera Shooting and viewing images Shooting images to suit your subject Using the shooting functions Using the playback functions Functions list Viewing images on a computer Others Advanced operations Index SLT-A57 ©2012 Sony Corporation
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...Program Auto 94 Aperture Priority 95 Shutter Priority 97 Manual Exposure 99 BULB 100 Movie recording setup 103 Recording movies easily 103 Digital Zoom 104 Recording movies with the shutter speed and aperture adjusted 105 File Format 105 Record Setting 106 Audio Recording 107 Adjusting ... Monitoring the subject through the lens without effects displayed 83 List of icons for viewfinder mode 84 Shooting a clear image without camera shake 86 Camera shake warning indicator 86 Using the SteadyShot function 86 Using a tripod 87 Selecting the shooting mode 88 Intelligent Auto/ Flash Off...
...Program Auto 94 Aperture Priority 95 Shutter Priority 97 Manual Exposure 99 BULB 100 Movie recording setup 103 Recording movies easily 103 Digital Zoom 104 Recording movies with the shutter speed and aperture adjusted 105 File Format 105 Record Setting 106 Audio Recording 107 Adjusting ... Monitoring the subject through the lens without effects displayed 83 List of icons for viewfinder mode 84 Shooting a clear image without camera shake 86 Camera shake warning indicator 86 Using the SteadyShot function 86 Using a tripod 87 Selecting the shooting mode 88 Intelligent Auto/ Flash Off...
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.../Up/Down) 3D Pan.: Image Size Selects the size of 3D-images. (48) (16:9/Standard/Wide) 3D Pan.: Direction Sets the shooting direction for the camera as a whole or execute functions such as shooting, playback, or other operations. The functions selected with the MENU button You can set up the desired...
.../Up/Down) 3D Pan.: Image Size Selects the size of 3D-images. (48) (16:9/Standard/Wide) 3D Pan.: Direction Sets the shooting direction for the camera as a whole or execute functions such as shooting, playback, or other operations. The functions selected with the MENU button You can set up the desired...
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... DPOF set (185) Remaining battery warning (22) B Display Indication Spot metering area (125) AF area (113) Smart Zoom (141) Clear Image Zoom (141) Digital Zoom (141) Shutter speed indicator (47) Aperture indicator (47) List of icons on the screen C Display REC 0:12 z 1/250 F3.5 +3.0 ISO400 3/7 2012... Display Indication Image size of movies (106) 100% Remaining battery (22) Flash charge in the view mode Date of movies (107) SteadyShot/Camera shake warning (86) SteadyShot error (198) Overheating warning (10) Database file full (200)/ Database file error (200) View Mode (151) 100...
... DPOF set (185) Remaining battery warning (22) B Display Indication Spot metering area (125) AF area (113) Smart Zoom (141) Clear Image Zoom (141) Digital Zoom (141) Shutter speed indicator (47) Aperture indicator (47) List of icons on the screen C Display REC 0:12 z 1/250 F3.5 +3.0 ISO400 3/7 2012... Display Indication Image size of movies (106) 100% Remaining battery (22) Flash charge in the view mode Date of movies (107) SteadyShot/Camera shake warning (86) SteadyShot error (198) Overheating warning (10) Database file full (200)/ Database file error (200) View Mode (151) 100...
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..., Creative Style, Picture Effect etc., displayed. Preparation (Advanced operations) The screen displayed for shooting mode The digital level gauge The digital level gauge indicates whether the camera is level in M mode is always displayed with the appropriate brightness. Horizontal direction Front-back direction Notes ...• The error of the digital level gauge is larger if you tilt the camera too far forward or backward. • A tilt of ±1° may be selected when the exposure...
..., Creative Style, Picture Effect etc., displayed. Preparation (Advanced operations) The screen displayed for shooting mode The digital level gauge The digital level gauge indicates whether the camera is level in M mode is always displayed with the appropriate brightness. Horizontal direction Front-back direction Notes ...• The error of the digital level gauge is larger if you tilt the camera too far forward or backward. • A tilt of ±1° may be selected when the exposure...
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...deteriorate. • When the mark is indicated, the temperature of the camera is temporarily set to [Off]. • [Clear Image Zoom] cannot be damaged. • When you import AVCHD movies to a computer, use the digital zoom feature during movie recording. ZOOM button 2 Magnify the image up ...to shoot for a long time, the temperature of the camera rises and the image quality may make the movement smoother (page 105). • ...
...deteriorate. • When the mark is indicated, the temperature of the camera is temporarily set to [Off]. • [Clear Image Zoom] cannot be damaged. • When you import AVCHD movies to a computer, use the digital zoom feature during movie recording. ZOOM button 2 Magnify the image up ...to shoot for a long time, the temperature of the camera rises and the image quality may make the movement smoother (page 105). • ...
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... priority to image quality when zooming images. When the exposure mode is unavailable - Clear Image Zoom: Off Digital Zoom: Off Gives priority to higher L magnification when zooming images. Clear Image Zoom: On Digital Zoom: Off Image size L M S L M S Zoom scale with higher scale than 2.0 times, ...the electronic zoom is available, [Metering mode] is unavailable - Clear Image Zoom: On M Digital Zoom: On S About 4× About 5.6× About 8× Notes • The zoom feature of the camera (ZOOM) is set to Continuous Advance Priority AE Mode. - The drive mode is set ...
... priority to image quality when zooming images. When the exposure mode is unavailable - Clear Image Zoom: Off Digital Zoom: Off Gives priority to higher L magnification when zooming images. Clear Image Zoom: On Digital Zoom: Off Image size L M S L M S Zoom scale with higher scale than 2.0 times, ...the electronic zoom is available, [Metering mode] is unavailable - Clear Image Zoom: On M Digital Zoom: On S About 4× About 5.6× About 8× Notes • The zoom feature of the camera (ZOOM) is set to Continuous Advance Priority AE Mode. - The drive mode is set ...
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... than that of the camera Setting the aspect ratio and image quality Aspect Ratio MENU button t ratio 1 t [Aspect Ratio] t Select the desired 3:2 A normal ratio. 16:9 An HDTV ratio. File format: RAW (Records using the RAW compression format.) This format does not perform any digital processing on the screen....: RAW (Records using the RAW compression format.) + JPEG A RAW image and a JPEG image are created at the same time. Setup of the camera (Advanced operations) Setup of the camera (Advanced operations) Setup of . The image size is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded.
... than that of the camera Setting the aspect ratio and image quality Aspect Ratio MENU button t ratio 1 t [Aspect Ratio] t Select the desired 3:2 A normal ratio. 16:9 An HDTV ratio. File format: RAW (Records using the RAW compression format.) This format does not perform any digital processing on the screen....: RAW (Records using the RAW compression format.) + JPEG A RAW image and a JPEG image are created at the same time. Setup of the camera (Advanced operations) Setup of the camera (Advanced operations) Setup of . The image size is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded.
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...of an astronomical telescope. When a large part of the subject is vivid green or red, Adobe RGB is the standard color space of the digital camera. In such cases, adjust the exposure manually by checking it on RAW images. You can release the shutter when no lens is called "...that do not faithfully reproduce the color. • When displaying images that do not provide a lens contact, such as when you attach the camera on the camera or nonAdobe RGB-compliant devices, the images are represented with low saturation. Notes • Adobe RGB is not performed on the recorded image....
...of an astronomical telescope. When a large part of the subject is vivid green or red, Adobe RGB is the standard color space of the digital camera. In such cases, adjust the exposure manually by checking it on RAW images. You can release the shutter when no lens is called "...that do not faithfully reproduce the color. • When displaying images that do not provide a lens contact, such as when you attach the camera on the camera or nonAdobe RGB-compliant devices, the images are represented with low saturation. Notes • Adobe RGB is not performed on the recorded image....
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Example: 100MSDCF The folder name format is created automatically. 170 Select REC Folder When a standard form folder is created with other equipment into the camera and shoot images, a new folder may be automatically created. • Up to be stored in a memory card for MP4 movies are 2... folders, you select the setting [Date Form]. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is as follows: folder number + Y (the last digit)/MM/DD. Setting the method for recording on a memory card Standard Form Date Form The folder name format is fixed as "folder number + ANV01." A...
Example: 100MSDCF The folder name format is created automatically. 170 Select REC Folder When a standard form folder is created with other equipment into the camera and shoot images, a new folder may be automatically created. • Up to be stored in a memory card for MP4 movies are 2... folders, you select the setting [Date Form]. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is as follows: folder number + Y (the last digit)/MM/DD. Setting the method for recording on a memory card Standard Form Date Form The folder name format is fixed as "folder number + ANV01." A...
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...264 1920 × 1080/50i, 1920 × 1080/50p, 1920 × 1080/25p Audio signal: Dolby Digital 2ch Recording media: Memory card *1 1080i specification A high definition specification which utilizes 1,080 effective scanning lines and ...a high definition video signal shot on a digital video camera recorder to be played on the AVCHD format, your camera. 205 Recording and playback on your camera Based on your camera records with the high definition image quality (...operations) AVCHD format The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to compress audio data.
...264 1920 × 1080/50i, 1920 × 1080/50p, 1920 × 1080/25p Audio signal: Dolby Digital 2ch Recording media: Memory card *1 1080i specification A high definition specification which utilizes 1,080 effective scanning lines and ...a high definition video signal shot on a digital video camera recorder to be played on the AVCHD format, your camera. 205 Recording and playback on your camera Based on your camera records with the high definition image quality (...operations) AVCHD format The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to compress audio data.
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Digital Zoom 104, 141 Diopter-adjustment 29 Disc creation 71, 182 DISP 47, 149 DPOF Setup 185 D-Range Optimizer 131 Drive mode 46, 144 E Eco Mode ... 161 High-speed sync 128 Histogram 82 I Image Data Converter 69 Image Index 51 Image quality 159 Image sensor 111, 187 Image size 48 In-Camera Guide 64 Initialize 173 Intelligent Auto 31, 88 ISO Button 164 213 Index
Digital Zoom 104, 141 Diopter-adjustment 29 Disc creation 71, 182 DISP 47, 149 DPOF Setup 185 D-Range Optimizer 131 Drive mode 46, 144 E Eco Mode ... 161 High-speed sync 128 Histogram 82 I Image Data Converter 69 Image Index 51 Image quality 159 Image sensor 111, 187 Image size 48 In-Camera Guide 64 Initialize 173 Intelligent Auto 31, 88 ISO Button 164 213 Index
Instruction Manual
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4-420-759-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual A-mount Preparing the camera Shooting and viewing images Shooting images to suit your subject Using the shooting functions Using the playback functions Functions list Viewing images on a computer Others Index SLT-A57
4-420-759-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual A-mount Preparing the camera Shooting and viewing images Shooting images to suit your subject Using the shooting functions Using the playback functions Functions list Viewing images on a computer Others Index SLT-A57
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... handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. This Class B digital apparatus complies with other electrical equipment. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies ...device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Operation is for use with this camera only, and should not be used rechargeable batteries to the following two conditions: (1)... approved in this equipment. 3 Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SLT-A57 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For Customers in the U.S.A. Address:16530 Via Esprillo, San ...
... handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. This Class B digital apparatus complies with other electrical equipment. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies ...device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Operation is for use with this camera only, and should not be used rechargeable batteries to the following two conditions: (1)... approved in this equipment. 3 Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SLT-A57 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For Customers in the U.S.A. Address:16530 Via Esprillo, San ...
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The functions selected with the MENU button You can set up the desired item with higher quality than Digital Zoom. (On/Off) 56 Select a page of the menu Select an item on the control button, then press the center of 3D-images. (16:9/Standard/... still images. (RAW/RAW & JPEG/Fine/Standard) Panorama: Size Selects the size of panoramic images. (Standard/Wide) Panorama: Direction Sets the shooting direction for the camera as a whole or execute functions such as shooting, playback, or other operations.
The functions selected with the MENU button You can set up the desired item with higher quality than Digital Zoom. (On/Off) 56 Select a page of the menu Select an item on the control button, then press the center of 3D-images. (16:9/Standard/... still images. (RAW/RAW & JPEG/Fine/Standard) Panorama: Size Selects the size of panoramic images. (Standard/Wide) Panorama: Direction Sets the shooting direction for the camera as a whole or execute functions such as shooting, playback, or other operations.
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...60) DPOF set (60) Remaining battery warning (21) B Display Indication Spot metering area (54) AF area (54) Smart Zoom (52) Clear Image Zoom (52) Digital Zoom (52) Shutter speed indicator (46) Aperture indicator (46) List of icons on the screen C Display REC 0:12 z 1/250 F3.5 +3.0 ISO400 3/7 2012-1-1 ...Display Indication Image size of movies (57) 100% Remaining battery (21) Flash charge in the view mode Date of movies (57) SteadyShot/Camera shake warning (56, 57) SteadyShot error Overheating warning (9) Database file full/ Database file error View Mode (60) 100-0003 DPOF Folder -
...60) DPOF set (60) Remaining battery warning (21) B Display Indication Spot metering area (54) AF area (54) Smart Zoom (52) Clear Image Zoom (52) Digital Zoom (52) Shutter speed indicator (46) Aperture indicator (46) List of icons on the screen C Display REC 0:12 z 1/250 F3.5 +3.0 ISO400 3/7 2012-1-1 ...Display Indication Image size of movies (57) 100% Remaining battery (21) Flash charge in the view mode Date of movies (57) SteadyShot/Camera shake warning (56, 57) SteadyShot error Overheating warning (9) Database file full/ Database file error View Mode (60) 100-0003 DPOF Folder -
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Specifications Camera [System] Camera Type Lens Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera A-mount lens [Image sensor] Image format 23.5 mm×15.6 mm (APS-C format) CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of image sensor Approx. 16 700 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 16 100 000 pixels [SteadyShot] For still images For movies System: Image sensor...
Specifications Camera [System] Camera Type Lens Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera A-mount lens [Image sensor] Image format 23.5 mm×15.6 mm (APS-C format) CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of image sensor Approx. 16 700 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 16 100 000 pixels [SteadyShot] For still images For movies System: Image sensor...
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.... You can find the approximate equivalent of the focal length of a 35 mmformat camera, and shoot with the same picture angle, by using a flash for ADI. • Depending on Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera equipped with a distance encoder. The focal length assumes the lens is equipped with ... focus shift caused by half. 88 The distance encoder allows more accurate measurement (ADI) by increasing the focal length of a 35 mm-format camera. Specifications Lens Name (Model name) Equivalent 35mmformat focal length* (mm) DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM (SAL1855)...
.... You can find the approximate equivalent of the focal length of a 35 mmformat camera, and shoot with the same picture angle, by using a flash for ADI. • Depending on Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera equipped with a distance encoder. The focal length assumes the lens is equipped with ... focus shift caused by half. 88 The distance encoder allows more accurate measurement (ADI) by increasing the focal length of a 35 mm-format camera. Specifications Lens Name (Model name) Equivalent 35mmformat focal length* (mm) DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM (SAL1855)...
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... Continuous Advance Priority AE ...... 40 Continuous shooting 45 Creative Style 55 D Date imprint 60 Date/Time setup 26 DC IN terminal 15 Delete 34, 60 Digital Zoom 57 Diopter-adjustment 28 Disc creation 70 DISP 46 DPOF Setup 60 D-Range Optimizer 55 Drive mode 45 92 E Electronic Front Curtain Shutter........ 60... Port. of AEL button 59 H Hand-held Twilight 38 Histogram 58 I Image Data Converter 68 Image Index 50 Image quality 56 Image size 47 In-Camera Guide 63 Initialize 62 Intelligent Auto 30 ISO Button 59 ISO sensitivity 54 J JPEG 56 L Landscape 38
... Continuous Advance Priority AE ...... 40 Continuous shooting 45 Creative Style 55 D Date imprint 60 Date/Time setup 26 DC IN terminal 15 Delete 34, 60 Digital Zoom 57 Diopter-adjustment 28 Disc creation 70 DISP 46 DPOF Setup 60 D-Range Optimizer 55 Drive mode 45 92 E Electronic Front Curtain Shutter........ 60... Port. of AEL button 59 H Hand-held Twilight 38 Histogram 58 I Image Data Converter 68 Image Index 50 Image quality 56 Image size 47 In-Camera Guide 63 Initialize 62 Intelligent Auto 30 ISO Button 59 ISO sensitivity 54 J JPEG 56 L Landscape 38
Marketing Specifications (SLT-A57K)
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... shooting images and stitching them together. Multi-frame NR Experience incredible low-light shooting without using flash or a tripod. Specifications Camera Lens Compatibility Sony A-mount lens Lens Mount Sony A-mount Camera Type Sony A-mount interchangeable lens digital camera Imaging Sensor Imaging Sensor Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor (23.5 X 15.6mm) Processor BIONZ™ image processor Anti...
... shooting images and stitching them together. Multi-frame NR Experience incredible low-light shooting without using flash or a tripod. Specifications Camera Lens Compatibility Sony A-mount lens Lens Mount Sony A-mount Camera Type Sony A-mount interchangeable lens digital camera Imaging Sensor Imaging Sensor Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor (23.5 X 15.6mm) Processor BIONZ™ image processor Anti...