Limited Warranty (US Only)
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...Limited Warranty is longer. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of protection to you may not apply to the Sony authorized service facility specified. Instructions: To obtain warranty service, you must deliver the product, freight prepaid, in either its ...new or refurbished product. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you . SONY® DSLR Cameras and Lenses for DSLR Camera LIMITED INARRANT'f (us Only, Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrantsthis product against defects in material or workmanship for in any enclosed software Limited Warranty....
...Limited Warranty is longer. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of protection to you may not apply to the Sony authorized service facility specified. Instructions: To obtain warranty service, you must deliver the product, freight prepaid, in either its ...new or refurbished product. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you . SONY® DSLR Cameras and Lenses for DSLR Camera LIMITED INARRANT'f (us Only, Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrantsthis product against defects in material or workmanship for in any enclosed software Limited Warranty....
Instruction Manual (Large File - 18.18 MB)
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Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Additional information on a computer Others Advanced operations Index 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 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 Others Advanced operations Index 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 this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
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... socket). You can help preserve our environment by disconnecting the plug from the AC power source (mains) as long as described in this camera only, and should not be used rechargeable batteries to operate this product, you may call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http...the instructions. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony. • Dispose of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SLT-A77V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. The power cord (mains lead), if supplied, is for use with this manual could void...
... socket). You can help preserve our environment by disconnecting the plug from the AC power source (mains) as long as described in this camera only, and should not be used rechargeable batteries to operate this product, you may call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http...the instructions. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony. • Dispose of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SLT-A77V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. The power cord (mains lead), if supplied, is for use with this manual could void...
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... to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to correct the interference by one or more of this SLT-A77V Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may cause.... Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for the customers in a residential installation. For Customers in Europe Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this unit. These limits are designed to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that ...
... to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to correct the interference by one or more of this SLT-A77V Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may cause.... Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for the customers in a residential installation. For Customers in Europe Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this unit. These limits are designed to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that ...
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...19 Charging the battery pack 25 Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) 27 Attaching a lens 30 Turning the camera on operating the camera. Table of Contents Basic operations 14 This section provides basic information on and setting the clock 33 Before shooting 35 Adjusting... the viewfinder to the visual acuity (diopter adjustment 35 Holding the camera properly 35 Shooting and viewing images Shooting still images 36 Recording movies 38 Playing back images 39 Deleting images (Delete 40 ...
...19 Charging the battery pack 25 Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) 27 Attaching a lens 30 Turning the camera on operating the camera. Table of Contents Basic operations 14 This section provides basic information on and setting the clock 33 Before shooting 35 Adjusting... the viewfinder to the visual acuity (diopter adjustment 35 Holding the camera properly 35 Shooting and viewing images Shooting still images 36 Recording movies 38 Playing back images 39 Deleting images (Delete 40 ...
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Preparation Setting up the camera 86 Removing the eyecup 86 The screen displayed for each shooting mode 82 Flash modes available 83 Advanced operations 85 This section provides further information ... that can be selected with the Fn (Function) button 60 The functions selected with the MENU button 62 Using the guide function of the camera 70 In-Camera Guide 70 Viewing images on a computer Using with your computer 71 Using the software 73 Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies ......... 77...
Preparation Setting up the camera 86 Removing the eyecup 86 The screen displayed for each shooting mode 82 Flash modes available 83 Advanced operations 85 This section provides further information ... that can be selected with the Fn (Function) button 60 The functions selected with the MENU button 62 Using the guide function of the camera 70 In-Camera Guide 70 Viewing images on a computer Using with your computer 71 Using the software 73 Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies ......... 77...
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... Monitoring the subject through the lens without effects displayed 89 List of icons for viewfinder mode 90 Display panel 93 Shooting a clear image without camera shake 94 Camera shake warning indicator 94 Using the SteadyShot function 94 Using a tripod 95 Selecting the shooting mode 96 AUTO 96 96 Scene Selection 97 Sweep...
... Monitoring the subject through the lens without effects displayed 89 List of icons for viewfinder mode 90 Display panel 93 Shooting a clear image without camera shake 94 Camera shake warning indicator 94 Using the SteadyShot function 94 Using a tripod 95 Selecting the shooting mode 96 AUTO 96 96 Scene Selection 97 Sweep...
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... images or movies in the same view mode 166 About playback on TV 167 3D Viewing 167 Using "BRAVIA" Sync 167 Setup of the camera GPS setting (SLT-A77V only 169 GPS Assist Data 170 GPS Auto Time Cor 170 Setting the aspect ratio and image quality 172 Aspect Ratio 172 Quality... button 176 ISO Button, AF/MF button 177 Preview Button 177 Electronic Front Curtain Shutter 177 LCD Brightness 178 Viewfinder Bright 178 11 of the camera 174 Long Exposure NR 174 High ISO NR 174 Color Space 175 Release w/o Lens 175 Grid Line 176 Auto Review 176 Func.
... images or movies in the same view mode 166 About playback on TV 167 3D Viewing 167 Using "BRAVIA" Sync 167 Setup of the camera GPS setting (SLT-A77V only 169 GPS Assist Data 170 GPS Auto Time Cor 170 Setting the aspect ratio and image quality 172 Aspect Ratio 172 Quality... button 176 ISO Button, AF/MF button 177 Preview Button 177 Electronic Front Curtain Shutter 177 LCD Brightness 178 Viewfinder Bright 178 11 of the camera 174 Long Exposure NR 174 High ISO NR 174 Color Space 175 Release w/o Lens 175 Grid Line 176 Auto Review 176 Func.
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... Folder 182 Recover Image DB 183 Upload Settings 183 Registering your own settings 185 Resetting to the default 186 Confirming the version of the camera 190 Connecting the camera to the computer 191 Setting the USB connection 191 Connecting to the computer 191 Importing images to the computer (Windows) ........ 192 Importing images... disc 195 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc 196 Discs you can use with "PMB 197 Specifying DPOF 198 Date Imprint 198 Cleaning the camera and a lens 199 Cleaning the image sensor 200 12
... Folder 182 Recover Image DB 183 Upload Settings 183 Registering your own settings 185 Resetting to the default 186 Confirming the version of the camera 190 Connecting the camera to the computer 191 Setting the USB connection 191 Connecting to the computer 191 Importing images to the computer (Windows) ........ 192 Importing images... disc 195 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc 196 Discs you can use with "PMB 197 Specifying DPOF 198 Date Imprint 198 Cleaning the camera and a lens 199 Cleaning the image sensor 200 12
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Power sources 217 AVCHD format 218 GPS (SLT-A77V only 219 3D-shootings 221 Memory card 222 Battery pack/Battery charger 224 The License 226 Checking the number of recordable images/recording time 227 Specifications 231 Index 239 13 Trouble shooting/Others Troubleshooting 203 Warning messages 212 Precautions 214 To use your camera abroad -
Power sources 217 AVCHD format 218 GPS (SLT-A77V only 219 3D-shootings 221 Memory card 222 Battery pack/Battery charger 224 The License 226 Checking the number of recordable images/recording time 227 Specifications 231 Index 239 13 Trouble shooting/Others Troubleshooting 203 Warning messages 212 Precautions 214 To use your camera abroad -
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Read this section first. To more effectively take advantage of the camera, see "Advanced operations" (page 85). 14 Basic operations This section provides the basic information on operating the camera.
Read this section first. To more effectively take advantage of the camera, see "Advanced operations" (page 85). 14 Basic operations This section provides the basic information on operating the camera.
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... manufacturing process and do not affect the images in any way. • Do not hold of the connected device or the software used with the camera on 3Dcompatible monitors. This increases the resolution, and provides a smoother, more realistic image. • You may feel sick, stop watching 3D-images, ... the LCD monitor. • Images may be compensated for if recording or playback is not a malfunction. Be sure to a malfunction of your camera or a memory card, etc. No compensation for contents of the recording The contents of the recording cannot be some tiny black points and/or ...
... manufacturing process and do not affect the images in any way. • Do not hold of the connected device or the software used with the camera on 3Dcompatible monitors. This increases the resolution, and provides a smoother, more realistic image. • You may feel sick, stop watching 3D-images, ... the LCD monitor. • Images may be compensated for if recording or playback is not a malfunction. Be sure to a malfunction of your camera or a memory card, etc. No compensation for contents of the recording The contents of the recording cannot be some tiny black points and/or ...
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... fail to eject HD image quality discs. • 1080 60p/50p movies can be played back only 16 Notes on using your camera on AVCHD format-compatible devices. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be played back on compatible devices only. Warning on copyright Television programs...the [AVCHD 60i/60p]/ [AVCHD 50i/50p] mode of your camera supports GPS function, check the model name of [File Format] (page 113). GPS-compatible: SLT-A77V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A77 • Use GPS in this camera cannot be copyrighted. The pictures used in accordance with regulations of ...
... fail to eject HD image quality discs. • 1080 60p/50p movies can be played back only 16 Notes on using your camera on AVCHD format-compatible devices. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be played back on compatible devices only. Warning on copyright Television programs...the [AVCHD 60i/60p]/ [AVCHD 50i/50p] mode of your camera supports GPS function, check the model name of [File Format] (page 113). GPS-compatible: SLT-A77V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A77 • Use GPS in this camera cannot be copyrighted. The pictures used in accordance with regulations of ...
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The model name varies depending on the countries/regions. Model name Lens SLT-A77/A77V - Model name This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses. The available model varies depending on the supplied lens. SLT-A77K/ A77VK DT18-55mm SLT-A77Q/ A77VQ DT16-50mm Notes on using your camera 17
The model name varies depending on the countries/regions. Model name Lens SLT-A77/A77V - Model name This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses. The available model varies depending on the supplied lens. SLT-A77K/ A77VK DT18-55mm SLT-A77Q/ A77VQ DT16-50mm Notes on using your camera 17
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... • Accessory shoe cap (1) (Attached on the camera) • Eyecup (1) (Attached on the camera) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in parentheses indicates the number of your camera (page 17). Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items First check the model name of...Attached on the camera) • CD-ROM (1) - The accessories supplied differ depending on the model. Application Software for α camera • Instruction Manual (1) (This manual) SLT-A77K/A77VK • DT18-55mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap (1)/Rear lens cap (1) SLT-A77Q/A77VQ • DT16...
... • Accessory shoe cap (1) (Attached on the camera) • Eyecup (1) (Attached on the camera) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in parentheses indicates the number of your camera (page 17). Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items First check the model name of...Attached on the camera) • CD-ROM (1) - The accessories supplied differ depending on the model. Application Software for α camera • Instruction Manual (1) (This manual) SLT-A77K/A77VK • DT18-55mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap (1)/Rear lens cap (1) SLT-A77Q/A77VQ • DT16...
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Front side Preparing the camera A AF illuminator (120)/Self-timer lamp (155) B Shutter button (36) C Power switch (33) D Front control dial (102) E Remote sensor (158) F Lens contacts* G Mirror* H Preview button (...
Front side Preparing the camera A AF illuminator (120)/Self-timer lamp (155) B Shutter button (36) C Power switch (33) D Front control dial (102) E Remote sensor (158) F Lens contacts* G Mirror* H Preview button (...
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... (Function) button (59, 60) For viewing: (Image rotation) button (161) 20 I DISP (Display) button (87, 159) J (Smart teleconverter) button (153)/Focus Magnifier button (124) K (In-Camera Guide) button (70) For viewing: (Delete) button (40) L (Playback) button (39) * Do not directly touch this part. Rear side Identifying parts A Eyecup (86) B Eyepiece sensors...
... (Function) button (59, 60) For viewing: (Image rotation) button (161) 20 I DISP (Display) button (87, 159) J (Smart teleconverter) button (153)/Focus Magnifier button (124) K (In-Camera Guide) button (70) For viewing: (Delete) button (40) L (Playback) button (39) * Do not directly touch this part. Rear side Identifying parts A Eyecup (86) B Eyepiece sensors...
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...) 22 D REMOTE terminal • When connecting the RML1AM Remote Commander (sold separately) to the DC IN terminal on the camera. Make sure that the cord of the AC Adaptor to the camera, turn the camera off automatically. G HDMI terminal (57, 167) H (USB) terminal (191) I Access lamp (28) E Speaker F... DC IN terminal • When connecting the ACPW10AM AC Adaptor (sold separately) to the camera, insert the plug of the Remote Commander into the REMOTE terminal, aligning the guide of the plug with the guide of the strap onto the...
...) 22 D REMOTE terminal • When connecting the RML1AM Remote Commander (sold separately) to the DC IN terminal on the camera. Make sure that the cord of the AC Adaptor to the camera, turn the camera off automatically. G HDMI terminal (57, 167) H (USB) terminal (191) I Access lamp (28) E Speaker F... DC IN terminal • When connecting the ACPW10AM AC Adaptor (sold separately) to the camera, insert the plug of the Remote Commander into the REMOTE terminal, aligning the guide of the plug with the guide of the strap onto the...
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You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods with a screw length of 5.5 mm (7/32 inch) or longer, and attempting to do so may damage the camera. Identifying parts Preparing the camera 23 J Memory card insertion slot (27) K Memory card cover (27) L Battery insertion slot (27) M Battery cover (27) N Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).
You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods with a screw length of 5.5 mm (7/32 inch) or longer, and attempting to do so may damage the camera. Identifying parts Preparing the camera 23 J Memory card insertion slot (27) K Memory card cover (27) L Battery insertion slot (27) M Battery cover (27) N Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).
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...with the SLT-A77Q/ A77VQ) A Focusing ring B Zoom ring C Zoom lock switch D Focal-length index E Lens contacts F Lens hood index G Distance scale H Distance index I Focal-length scale J Focusing mode switch K Mounting index • The DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM/DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM are designed for Sony A-mount cameras (models... equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor). 24 You cannot use these lenses on 35mm-format cameras. • For the lenses other than DT 1855mm F3.5-5.6 SAM/DT 1650mm F2.8 SSM...
...with the SLT-A77Q/ A77VQ) A Focusing ring B Zoom ring C Zoom lock switch D Focal-length index E Lens contacts F Lens hood index G Distance scale H Distance index I Focal-length scale J Focusing mode switch K Mounting index • The DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM/DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM are designed for Sony A-mount cameras (models... equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor). 24 You cannot use these lenses on 35mm-format cameras. • For the lenses other than DT 1855mm F3.5-5.6 SAM/DT 1650mm F2.8 SSM...