Sony SLT-A35 manual

SL T -A35 4-281-650- 12 (1) Printed using V OC (V olatile Orga nic Compound)-free vegetab le oil based in k. Addi tional information on this p roduct and answers t o f requently a sked questions can be found a t our Customer S upport W ebsite. A-mount Instruction M anual Interchangeable L ens Digital Camera Preparing the camera Before your oper ati[...]

2 Owner’s Reco rd The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. SLT-A35 Serial No. __________________________ To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. I[...]

3 • Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children. • Keep the battery pack dry. • Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony. • Dispose of used battery pack promptly described the instructions. Battery char ger Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the battery charger is not disconnected from the AC power sou[...]

4 If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Informatio n CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Note[...]

5 Notice for the cus tomers in the countries applying EU Directive s The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer[...]

6 Disposal of waste batt eries (applicabl e in the European Union and other E uropean co untries wi th separate co llection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemic[...]

7 Notes on using your camera Shooting pr ocedure • This camera has two modes for monitoring subjects: the LCD monitor mode using the LCD monitor, and the viewfinder mode using the viewfinder. • The recorded image may be different from the image you monitored before recording. Notes on the functio ns availa ble with the camera • To check wheth[...]

8 Notes on long-ti me recording • When you continue to shoot for a long time, the temperature of the camera rises. If the temperature reaches above a certain level, the mark is indicated on the screen and the camera is turned off automatically. If the power is turned off, leave the camera for 10 minutes or longer to allow the temperature inside t[...]

9 Table of Contents Notes on using your camera .............................. ................ 7 Preparing the camera Checking the ac cessories su pplied ...... .................. .......... 13 Identifying parts ...... ....................... ................... .............. 14 Charging the battery pack ........... .................. ............[...]

10 Shooting with an ef fect filter to obtain the various textures (Picture Effe ct) ........... ............. 67 Shooting pa noramic im ages (Sweep Shooting) ...................... .................. ................... ................. 69 Shooting co ntinuously at high speed (Tele-zoom Continuous Advance P riority AE) .................... 72 Shoo[...]

11 Using bright ness compensation for the entire image (Exposure compensatio n) ........... .................. ... 104 Adjustin g the amou nt of flas h light (Fla sh Compensation) ............. ....................... ............ 106 Selectin g the flas h control mo de to set the amount of flash light (Flash control) ........... ..................[...]

12 Using the viewing function Playing back images ............................. ................... ...... 123 Checking the information of re corded images .............. 1 29 Protecting images (Pro tect) .................. ................... ...... 133 Deleting images (Delete) .... .................. ................... ...... 1 34 Viewing images[...]

Preparing the camera 13 Preparing t he camera Checking the accessories supplied The number in p arentheses indicates the number of pieces. Common accessories • BC-VW1 Battery charger (1) • Power cord ( mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the U.S.A. and Canada) • Rechargeable battery pack NP- FW50 (1) • USB cable (1) • Shoulder strap (1) • [...]

14 Identifying parts See the pages in parenthese s for details of operation. A Shutter button (60) B Power switch (30) C Control dial (77) D Self-timer lamp (120) E Lens contacts* F Mirror* G Preview button (78) H Mount I Built-in flash* (99) J Microphone** K Mode dial (60 – 84) L (Flash pop-up) button (9 9) M Lens release button (28) N Focus mod[...]

15 Preparing the camera A Microphone** B Auto-lock Accessory shoe (102) C MENU button (50) D Viewfinder* (40) E Eyepiece sensors (40) F Diopter-adjustment dial (31) G LCD monitor (43, 12 3, 129) H (Playback) button (123) I Access lamp (23) J For shooting: Focus Magnifier button (95, 148) For viewing: (Delete) button (134) K MOVIE button (85) L FIND[...]

16 S Control button When the menu is turned on: v / V / b / B button (47) When the menu is turned off: DISP (Display) (41, 123)/WB (White balance) (1 15)/ (Drive) (119) /ISO (109) T Control button (Enter) (47) /AF button (93) * Do not directly touch these parts. ** Do not cover this part during movie recording.[...]

17 Preparing the camera A REMOTE terminal • Whe n connecting the RM- S1AM/RM-L1AM Remote Commander (s old separately) to the camera, insert the plug of the Remote Commander into the REMOTE termin al, aligning t he guide of the plug with the guide of the RE MOTE terminal. Make sure that the cord of t he Remote Comm ander faces forwa rd. B Hooks fo[...]

18 A Focusing ring B Zoom ring C Focal-length scale D Focal-length index E Lens contacts F Focusing mode switch G Mounting index • The DT 18-55mm F3.5 -5.6 SAM/DT 55-200mm F4- 5.6 SAM are designed for Sony A- mount cameras (models equipped with an APS-C size d image sensor). You cannot use these lens on 35mm-format camera s. • For the lenses ot[...]

19 Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack When using the camera for the first t ime, be sure to charge the NP-F W50 “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (s upplied). The “InfoLITHIUM ” battery pack can be charged even when it has not been fully depleted. It can also be used when it has not b een fully c harged. 1 Insert the battery pack onto [...]

20 Notes • The charging time differs depending on the rema ining capacity of the battery back or charging conditions. • We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperatur e of between 10 to 30°C (50 to 86°F). You m ay not be able to efficiently charg e the battery pack outside of this temperature rang e. • Connect the battery c[...]

21 Preparing the camera Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) 1 While sliding the cover open lever, open the cover. 2 Firmly insert the battery pack all the way while pressing the lock lever with the ti p of the battery. Lock lever 3 Insert a memory card. • With the notche d corner f acing as illustrated , insert the memory car[...]

22 Available memory card s • Only “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards and SDXC memory cards can be used with this camer a. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camera. However, proper op eration canno t be gu aranteed for all memory cards fu nctions. • The “Memory Stic[...]

23 Preparing the camera To remove the memory card To check the remain ing battery level Check the level with the f ollowing indi cators and percent fi gures disp layed on the screen. What is an “InfoLITHIUM ” battery pack? An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that ha s functions for exchanging information re lated to [...]

24 Effective use of the battery pack • Battery perfo rmance decr eases in low temperatur e surroundings. So, the time that the battery pack ca n be used is shorter in co ld plac es and the speed of continuous shooting slows down. We recommend that you put the battery pack in a pock et close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in your camera[...]

25 Preparing the camera • We recommend backing up important data, such as to a hard disk of a computer. • When you carry or sto re the memory ca rd, put it in the case supplied with it. • Do not expose the memory card to water. • Do not touch the terminal section of the memory card with your hand or a metal object. • When the write-protec[...]

26 Notes on the “Memory Stick” me dia us ed with the cam era The types of “Memory Stick” media that can be used with this camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media functions. *1 This is equipped with MagicGate func tion. MagicGate is copyright protectio n te[...]

27 Preparing the camera Attaching a lens Notes • When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release but ton. • Do not use force whe n attaching a lens. • E-mount lenses are not compatibl e with this camera. • When you use a lens for whi ch a tripod socket is provided, attach the lens o nto the tripod using the t ripod socket provided to h[...]

28 • Do not hold by any part of the lens th at prot rudes when zooming o r focusing. To remove the lens To attach a lens hood • A lens hood is not included with the DT 18-5 5mm F3.5-5.6 SAM. You can use the ALC-SH108 (sold separately ). • When using a built-in camera flas h, make sure to remove the lens hood to avoid blockage of the flash lig[...]

29 Preparing the camera Note on ch anging the lens When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to the surface of the ima ge sensor (the part that acts a s the film), it may appear as dark spots on th e image, de pending on the shooting environment. The camera is equipped with an anti- dust function to prevent dust f[...]

30 Preparing the camera When you turn the camera on for the first time, the date/time setup scree n appears. Setting up the date 1 Set the power switch to ON to turn the camera on. The screen used for s etting dat e and time appears. • To turn the camera off, s et it to OFF. 2 Verify that [Enter] is selected on the LCD monitor, then press the cen[...]

31 Preparing the camera To cancel the date/ time setting operation Press the MENU button. To set up the date/time again When you turn the camera on for the first time, the date/time setup scree n appears automatically. The next time , set up the date and time from the menu. MENU button t 1 t [Date/Time Setup] To set up the area again You can set th[...]

32 Using the accessories supplied This section descri bes how to us e the shoulder s trap and eye cup. The other accessories are described in the following pages. • Rechargeable batte ry pack (page 19) • Battery charger (page 19) • Power cord (mains lead) (not supplied in the U.S. A. and Canada) (page 19) • USB cable (page 164) •C D - R O[...]

33 Preparing the camera When attaching the FDA-A1AM Angle Finde r (sold separately) to the camera, remove the eyecup. Note • The Magnifier and Magnifying Eyepiece cannot be used with this camera. Removing the eyecup Carefully slide the eyecup off by pushing on each side of the eyecup. • P ut your fin gers under the eyecu p, and slide it upward.[...]

34 Checking the numbe r of recordable images Notes • When “0” (the number of recordable imag es) flashes in yellow, the me mory card is full. Replace the memory card with another one, or delete i mages in the current memory card (page 134). • When “NO CARD” (the number of recordable images) flashes in yell ow, it means no memory card ha[...]

35 Preparing the camera The approximate number of images that can be recorded is as follows when you use the camera with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity. Note that the actual numbers may b e less than those indicated depending o n the conditions of use. • The number is calculated with a ba ttery pack at full capacity and in the follo[...]

36 Cleaning • Do not touch the inside of the camera, such as lens contac ts, or the mirror. Since dust on the mirror or around the mirror may affect the images or the performance of the came ra, blow the dust away using a comm ercially available blower*. For details on cl eaning the image sensor, see the next page. * Do not use a spray blower. Us[...]

37 Preparing the camera If dust or debris en ters the camera and adheres to th e image sensor (the part that acts as the film), it may appear as dark spots on the photo image, depending on the shootin g environmen t. If there is dust on the image sensor, clean the image sens or following the steps below. Notes • Cleaning cannot be performed when [...]

38 To clean the image sensor using a blower If another cleaning is needed after us ing the cleaning mode, clean the image sensor using a blower fo llowing the step s below. 4 Select [Enter] with v , and pre ss the center of the control button. The image s ensor vi brates for a short ti me, and el iminates d ust from th e sensor. 5 Turn off the came[...]

39 Preparing the camera Notes • After the cleaning is fi nished, confirm that the mirror is locked down firmly when you attach the lens. Otherwise, the lens may be scratc hed or this may be the cause of additional trouble. Also, if the mirror is not locked down firmly , the autofocus does not work during shooti ng. • You cannot shoot while the [...]

40 Before your operatio n Screen indicators To focus on a subject quickly using the viewfi nder When you look into the viewf inder, the subject located in the AF area comes into focus automa tically (Eye-Star t AF). MENU button t 1 t [Eye-Start AF] t [On] When the FDA-A1AM Angle Finder (sol d separately) is attached to the camera, setting [Eye-Star[...]

41 Before your operation Graphic Displa y Recording information di splay (For viewfinder) You can switch the “Recording info rmation on” display on the LCD monitor to a screen that is suitable for shooting when y ou look into the viewfinder. The screen in the v iewfinder is for Live View. Switching the recording in formation display (DISP) Each[...]

42 MENU button t 2 t [Display Rec. Data] t [For viewfinder] Each time you press DISP on the cont rol button, the sc reen changes as follows. To turn off indication of the shutter speed , aperture value, EV scale, and SteadyShot scale in the viewfinder When you turn off the recording information, you can also turn off the indication of the shutter s[...]

43 Before your operation A Recording information displ ay (Graphic Display/Recording information (For Live View)) Graphic Display Recording information display (For Live View) Display Indication P A S M Exposure mode (60 – 84) Memory card (21) 100 Remaining number of recordable images (34) Image size of still images (140)/Aspect ratio of still im[...]

44 B C D E Display Indication Spot metering area (108) AF area (93) Shutter speed indicator (79) Aperture indicato r (76) Display Indication REC 0:12 Record ing time of th e movie (m:s) z Focus (90) 1/250 Shutter speed (79) F3.5 Aperture (76) EV scale (82, 12 2) AE lock (103) SteadyShot scale (58) Display Indication Drive m ode (119) Flash mode (99[...]

45 Before your operation See pages in parentheses for details of operation. A B Recording information di splay (For viewfinder) In AUTO, AUTO+, or Scene Selection mode In Tele-zoom Con tinuous Advance Priority AE/P/A/S/M mode Display Indication P A S M Exposure mode (60 – 84) Memory card (21) 100 Remaining number of recordable images (34) Image s[...]

46 C AWB 7500K G9 White balance (Auto, Preset, Custom, Color temperature, C olor filter) (115) D-Range Optimizer (110)/Auto HDR (111) Creative Style (113) Metering mode (108) Exposure compensation (104)/Metered Manual (82) Flash compensation (106) EV scale (82, 12 2) Display Indication 1/125 Shutter speed (79) F2.8 Aperture (76) +1.0 Exposur e (104[...]

47 Before your operation Selecting a function/setting You can select a function for shooting or playback with the one of buttons, such as the Fn (Function) bu tton, or the MENU button. In this Instruction Manua l, the proce ss of selecting a function with the control button and the Fn button from the list displayed on the screen is described as fol[...]

48 This button is used for setting up or executing functions used frequent ly in shooting. To set up the camera directly from the recording in formation screen Selecting a function with the Fn (Function) button 1 Press the Fn button. 2 Select the desired item with v / V / b / B on the control button, then press the center z to execute. The setup sc[...]

49 Before your operation The functions selected by the Fn (Function) button SCN/Pictu re Effect (64, 67) Selects an appropriate mo de from among the Scene Selection preset settings to suit shooting co nditions, or an effect from among the Picture Effect filters. Sweep Shooting (69) Switches b etween Sw eep Panorama and 3D Sweep Panorama. Drive Mode[...]

50 You can set up the basic settings fo r the camera as a whole or execute functions such as shooting, play back, or other operations. Press the MENU button, select the desire d page with b / B on the control button, and select the desired item with v / V . Recording me nu The functions selected by the MENU button Image: Size (140) Selects the size[...]

51 Before your operation Panorama: Size (140) Selects the size of pa noramic images. Panorama: Direction (71) Sets the shooting direction for panoramic images. 3D Pan.: Image Size (140) Selects the size of 3D-ima ges. 3D Pan.: Direction (71) Sets the shooting direction for 3D-images. Flash control (107) Sets the method for determin ing the i ntensi[...]

52 Custom me nu Eye-Start AF (40) Sets whether or not to use auto focus when you look through viewfinder. FINDER/LCD Setting (153) Sets the method for switching between the viewfinder and LCD monitor. AEL button (148) Sets the operation method of the AE lock butt on for fixing exposure during shooting. Focus Hold Button (148) Sets the function of t[...]

53 Before your operation Playback menu Grid Line (153) Sets a grid line di splay to enable al ignment to a structural outline. Histogram (105) Sets whether or not to include th e histogram display when switching screen display. Sets display in finder (42) Sets the indicati on of the shutter speed, aperture value, EV scale, and SteadyShot scale in t[...]

54 Memory Card T ool menu Volume Sett ings (124) Sets the volume for movie pl ayback. Select Folder (123) Changes th e folder for images to play back. Select Date (125) Display s images from anothe r date. Playback Display (123) Sets how to play back an im age recorded in portrait. Format (144) Formats the memory card. File Number (143) Sets the me[...]

55 Before your operation Clock setup menu Setup menu Date/Tim e Setup (30) Sets date and time, and daylight savings. Area Setting (31) Sets the location of use. LCD Brightness (152) Sets the brightness of the LCD monitor. Viewfinder Bright. (152) Sets the brightness of the viewfinder. Power Save (150) Sets the interval a fter which power save mode [...]

56 * Appears when an Eye-Fi card (sold se parately) is inserted in the camera. Upload Settings (145) * Sets the upload functi on of the camera when using an Eye-Fi card. USB Connection (164) Sets the USB connection method. Audio signals (150) Sets whether or not to use the beep sou nd when the focus is achieved or the self-tim er is working. Cleani[...]

57 Shooting imag es Shooting images Shooting an image wi thout camera shake “Camera shake” refers to unwanted m ovement of the cam era that occurs after the shutter button has been pr essed, resulting in a blurred image . To reduce camera shake, follo w the instructions below. Stabilize your upper body and take a position that keeps the camera [...]

58 Point 3 Lightly tuck your elbows against your body. When shooting in a knee ling position, steady your upper body by placing your elbow on your knee. Camera shake warning indicator Note • The (Cam era shake warning) indicator is displ ayed only in the modes t hat automatically set the shutt er speed. This indicator is no t displayed in M/S m o[...]

59 Shooting imag es Note • The SteadyShot function may not work opti mally when the power h as just been turned on, right aft er you point the camera t owards a subject, or when the s hutter button has been pressed all t he way down without st opping halfway. In the following cases, we recommend that you mount the camera on a tripod. • Shooting[...]

60 Shooting with the automatic setting The “AUTO” mode allows you to easily sho ot any subject under any conditions because the camera makes a ppropriate judgments on the situation to adjust the settings. Select when shooting in a location wh ere the use of a flash is restricted. Shooting with appropri ate settings automatically 1 Set the mode [...]

61 Shooting imag es Note • Since the came ra turns on t he automati c setting fun ction, many fe atures will be unavailable, such as exposure compensati on , ISO setting. If you want to adjust various settings, set the m ode dial to P, then shoot you r subject. 5 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. When the fo cus is conf irmed, z or [...]

62 The camera recognizes and eval uates the shooting condition, and appropriate settings are set auto matically. The camera saves one appropriate image by combining or separating images, a s necessary. Scene recognized by the camera Shooting function Shooting with the setting s that the camera adjusts automatically 1 Set the mode dial to (Auto+). 2[...]

63 Shooting imag es To set the continuous shooting MENU button t 2 t [ Auto+ Cont. Advance] t Select the desired setting To select the storage method to be us ed for recorded images In continuous shooting, yo u can sel ect a storage method that allows the camera either to store on e appropriate image f rom among the continuously shot images or stor[...]

64 Shooting with a suit able setting for the subject Selecting an appropriate mode for th e subject or the shooting conditions allows you to shoot the image with a suitable setting for the subject. When you turn the mode dial, the ex planation of the selected mode and methods of shooting are display ed on the screen (H elp Guide Display). Shooting [...]

65 Shooting imag es (Portrait) Blurs away b ackgrounds and sharpens the subject. Expresses skin tones softly. • To blur the background more, set the lens to the telephoto position. • You can shoot a vivid imag e by focusing on the eye t hat is closer to the l ens. • Use the lens hood to shoot backlit subjects. • Use the red-eye reduction fu[...]

66 • When you want finer images, set the mo de dial to P, A, S, or M and use the creative style function (page 113). In such cases, you ca n adjust the exposure, ISO, etc. Notes • Since the camera ju dges the settings automatically, many feature s will be unavailable, such as exposure compens ation, ISO setting. • The flash is set to [Autofl [...]

67 Shooting imag es Shooting with an effect filter to obtain the various textures (Picture Effect) This mode is suitable for z Shooting with an e ffect filte r to obtain the various textures. 1 Set the mode dial to (SCN/Picture Effect). 2 Press the center of the control button. 3 Select the desired mode with v / V , then press th e center of the co[...]

68 Notes • Since the camera judges the settings automati cally, many features will be unavailable, such as ISO, creat ive style function. • If you select the Picture E ffect mode, with [RAW] or [RAW & J PEG] selected, [Image: Q uality] is te mporarily se t to [Fine]. (Partial C olor (Green)) Creates an image which re tains the color green, [...]

69 Shooting imag es Shooting panoramic images (Sweep Shooting) This mode is suitable for z Shooting expansive scenery, or high-rise buildings with dynamic composition. 1 Set the mode dial to (Sweep Shooting). 2 Press the center of the control button. 3 Select [Sweep Panorama] with v / V , then press the center of the control button. • To select [[...]

70 Notes • If yo u cannot pan or tilt the camera across the entire subject with in the given time, a gray area occurs in the composed image. If this happens, move the camera fast to record a full panorami c image. • Since several images are stitched together , the stitched par t will not be re corded smoothly. While shooti ng, do not tilt the c[...]

71 Shooting imag es Tips for shooting a pano ramic image • In Sweep Panorama, it is recommended that you use a w ide-angle lens. • When you use a lens that has a long focal length, pa n or tilt the camera more slowly than when you use a wide-angle lens. • Determine the scene and press the shu tter button halfway, so that you can lock the focu[...]

72 • When the autofocus mode is set to [Continuous AF], the focus and the exposure continue to be adjusted duri ng shooting. • In manual focus mode or when the auto focus mode is set to [Single-shot AF], you can adjust the ISO sensitivity and the aperture. • When [Single-shot AF] is selected, the focus is adjusted based on the first image. In[...]

73 Shooting imag es Notes • The Face Detecti on function is turned off. • When [Au to HDR] is selected, t he DRO pro cess is performed temporarily according to the DRO settin g. • You cannot set [Image: Qual ity] to [RAW] or [RAW & J PEG]. • Our m easurement condit ions. The speed of continuou s shooting is s lower, depending on shootin[...]

74 Shooting an image th e way you want it (Exposure mode) With an Interchangeable Lens Digita l Camera, you ca n adjust the shutter speed (how long the shu tter is open) and ap erture (the range that is in focus: depth of field) to enjoy a vari ety of photographic expres sions. Adjusting the shutter spee d and aper ture not only creates the photogr[...]

75 Shooting imag es Shooting with program auto This mode is suitable for z Using the a utomati c exposu re, while keeping the custom settings for ISO sensitivity, Creative Style, D-R ange optimizer, etc. 1 Set the mode dial to P. 2 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings (pages 89 to 122). • To fir e the flas h, press the button. 3 Ad[...]

76 Shooting by controlling the blur of the background (Aperture priority) This mode is suitable for z Putting the subject in sharp focus and blur everything in front of and beyond the subject. Opening the aperture narrows th e range that is in focus. (Depth of field becomes shallower.) z Shooting the depth of the scenery. Narrowing down the apertur[...]

77 Shooting imag es • The shutter speed may become slower depending on the apertur e value. When the shutter speed is slower, use a tripod. • To blur the backgro und more, use a telephot o lens or a lens that is equipped with a smaller ap ertur e value (bright lens). • You can check the approximate blurri ng of the image before recording usin[...]

78 To check blurring of the background (Preview button) • Press the preview button af ter you adjust the focus. • You can adjust the aper ture in preview mode. The LCD monitor and the viewfinder shows an image captured with the widest aperture. The change in aperture affects the shar pness of the subj ect image, creating a discrepancy between t[...]

79 Shooting imag es Shooting a moving subject with various expressions (Shutter speed priority) This mode is suitable for z Shooting a moving subject at a moment in time. Use a faster shutter speed to crisply shoot an instant of the move ment. z Tracing the movement to express the dynamism and flow. Use a sl ower shutter speed to shoot a trailing i[...]

80 • When the shutter speed is slower, use a tripod. • When shooting an indo or sport, select a higher ISO sensitivity. Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicato r is not indicated in shutt er speed priority mode. • The h igher the ISO sensitivity, the m ore conspicuous the noise. • When the shu tter speed is one second or more, noise r[...]

81 Shooting imag es Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure) This mode is suitable for z Shooting with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. 1 Set the mode dial to M. 2 Rotate the control dial to adjust the shutter speed, and while pressing the butto n, rotate the control dial to adjust[...]

82 Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicato r is not indicated in manual expo sure mode. • When the mode dial is set to M, the ISO setting [AUTO] is set to [100]. In M mode, the ISO setting [AUTO] is not available. Set the ISO sens itivity as necessary (page 109). • P ress the button when you sh oot with the flas h. However, the flash rang[...]

83 Shooting imag es Shooting trails with long exposure (BULB) This mode is suitable for z Shooting trails of light, such as fireworks. z Shooting trails of stars. 1 Set the mode dial to M. 2 Rotate the control dial to the left until [BULB] is indicated. BULB 3 While pressing the button, rotate the control dial to adjust the aperture (F-number). but[...]

84 • Use a tripod. • Set the focus to infinity in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks, etc. When the infinity po sition of the lens is not known, first adjust the focus on fireworks that is set off in the same general ar ea, then shoot them. • If you use a Remote Commander that is eq uipped with a shutter button lock function (sold sepa[...]

85 Shooting imag es Recording movies • The following settings that were se t during still image shooting are used without change. – White Balance – Creative Style – Exposure compen sation – AF area – Metering mo de – Picture Effect • Exposure compensation can be used during movie recording. • Start recording after you adjust the f[...]

86 • Do n ot shoot a strong l ight source, such as the s un. The internal mechanism o f the camera may be damaged . • W hen you import AVCHD movi es to a computer, use “PMB” (page 1 64). • W hen you continue to shoo t for a long time, the temperature of the camera rises and the image quality may det eriorate. • When t he mark i s indica[...]

87 Shooting imag es Audio recording When you record movies, the operating noise of the camera or lens may be recorded. You can reduce the noi se of the camera by using a tripod, and setting the SteadyShot function to off. You can also record movies withou t audio. MENU button t 1 t [Movie: Audio Rec.] t [Off] To change the size MENU button t 1 t [M[...]

88 • F or details on movie play back, see page 124. • It requi res a lot of power to perform hi gh qual ity movie recording or conti nuous shooting using t he APS-C size image sensor. Therefore, if you continue to s hoot, the temperature inside the camera wi ll rise, especially that of the image sensor. In su ch cases, the camera is turned off [...]

89 Using the shooting function Using the shooting fun ction Selecting the focus method There are two methods for adjusting th e focus: autofocus and manual focus. Depending on the lens, th e method for switching between the auto focus and manual focus is different. The type of lens The switch to be used To switch to a uto focus To switch to m anual[...]

90 Note • W hile the camera is focusing au tomatically, do not tou ch the rotating focu sing ring of the attached lens. • To select the AF area used for fo cusing, set up [ AF area] (page 93). Focus indicator Subjects that may require special focusing Using the autofocus, it is hard to focus on the follo wing subjects. In such cases, use the fo[...]

91 Using the shooting function To measure the exact distance to the subj ect Note • If the su bject is closer than the minimum shooti ng distance of the attach ed lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. Make sure you put enough distance b etween the subject and the camera. The mark located on the top of the camera shows the location of the image sen[...]

92 Fn button t (Autofocus Mode) t Select the desired setting • Use [Single-shot AF] when the subject is motionless. • Use [Continuous AF] when the subject is in motion. Notes • [Automatic AF] is sele cted when the exposure mode is set to AUTO, AUTO+, Picture Effect or one of the follow ing Scene Selection modes: [Portrait], [Landscape], [Suns[...]

93 Using the shooting function Fn button t (AF area) t Select the desired setting Notes • W hen the exposure mode is set to AUTO, AUTO+, Sweep Panorama or Scene Selection, Picture Effe ct, or the Smile Shutter is activated, [AF area] is fixed to [Wide] and you cannot select the other settin gs. • The A F area may not be illu minated during cont[...]

94 When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofo cus mode, you can adjust the focus manually. Notes • In the case of a subject that can be focused in autofocus mode, the z indi cator lights up when the focus is confirmed. When the Wide AF ar ea is used, the center area is used, and when the Local AF area is used, the area that is selecte[...]

95 Using the shooting function You can check the focu s by enlarging the im age before shooting. Checking the focus by enlarging the image 1 MENU button t 1 t [Focus Magnifier] t [On] 2 Press the Focus Magnifier button. Focus Magnifier button 3 Press the Focus Magnifier button again to enlarge the image and select the portion you want to enlarge wi[...]

96 Detecting faces The camera detects faces, adjusts the focus, exposu re, performs image processing, and adjusts flash settings. The Face Detec tion function is set to [On] in the default setting. The Face Detection frame To deactivate the Face De tection function Fn button t (Face Detection) t [Off] • Compose to overlay the Face Detection frame[...]

97 Using the shooting function • U p to eight faces can b e detected. • The camera may not detect a ny faces, or may detect so me other object, depending on the shootin g conditions. When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is releas ed automati cally. Smile Detection Sensitivity You can set the sensitivity of the Sm ile Shutter function f [...]

98 • To focus on the smile, overlay the Face Detection f rame and AF area. • Do not cover the eyes with bangs, e tc. Keep the eyes narrowed. • Do not obscure the face with a hat, a mask, sunglasses, etc. • Try to orient the face in front of the camera and keep it as level as possible. • Hold a clear smile with an open mouth. The smile is [...]

99 Using the shooting function Using the flash In a dark location, using the flash allo ws you to shoot th e subjec t brightly, and it also helps to preven t camera shake. When shoo ting into the sun, you can use the flash to shoot a brig ht image of th e backlit subject. 1 Fn button t (Flash Mode) t Select the desired setting 2 Press the button. T[...]

100 • The lens hood may block the light of the flash. Remove the lens hood when using the flash. • When using the flash, shoot the subject at a dist ance of 1 m (3.3 feet) or greater. • When shootin g indoors or shoo ting nightscapes , you can use slow sync to shoot a brighter image of people and backgrounds. • You can use rear sync to shoo[...]

101 Using the shooting function The flash range The range of the built-in flash depends on the ISO sensitivity and aperture value. Refer to the following table. The AF illuminator • AF illuminator does not operate wh en [Autofocus Mode] is set to (Continuous AF) or the su bject is moving in (Automatic AF). (The or indicator lights.) • The AF il[...]

102 With a flash that has a wireless shootin g function (sold separate ly), you can shoot with the flash withou t a cord, even when the fl ash is not attached to the camera. By changing the position of the flash, you can shoot an image with a three dimensional feel by hi ghlighting the contr ast of light and shadow on the subject. For the actual st[...]

103 Using the shooting function Adjusting the bright ness of the image (Exposure, Flash compensation, Metering) When shooting into the sun or by a window, the expos ure may not be appropriate for the subject because of the big diff erence in lighting between the subject and the backgr ound. In such cases, use the light meter where the subject is br[...]

104 Except for exposure mode M, the expos ure is automatically selected (Automatic exposure). Based on the exposure acqu ired by the automatic exposure, you can perform exposure compensatio n by shif ting the exposur e to either the + side or the – side, depending on your preference. You can make the entire image brighter by shifti ng to the + si[...]

105 Using the shooting function • Adjust the compensation level by checking the recorded ima ge. • Using bracket shooting, you can shoot multiple images w ith the exposure shifted to the plus or minus sides (page 121). Note • Thi s item cannot be set when the exposure mode is set to AUTO , AUTO+, or Scene Selection. To shoot while checking th[...]

106 Notes • The h istogram does not indicate the final re corded image. It in dic ates the con dition of the image just mo nitored on the screen. The hi stogram will differ based on aperture setting, etc. • The h istogram differs between shooting and playback in the fol lowing situation s: – When firin g the flash. – When th e subject has l[...]

107 Using the shooting function Fn button t (Flash Compensation) t Select the desired setting Toward +: Makes the flas h level higher. Toward –: Makes the flash level lower. Notes • Thi s item cannot be set when the ex posure mode is set to AUTO, AUTO+, Sweep Panorama, Scene Sel ection, or Picture Effect. • The hi gher flash effect may not be[...]

108 Notes • When the distance between the subject and the external flash (sold separately) cannot be determined (wireless flash shooting usin g an external flash (sold separately), shooting with an off-camera fl ash using a cable, shooting with a macro twin flash, etc.), the camera a utomatically selects Pre-flash TTL mode. • Select [Pre-flash [...]

109 Using the shooting function Setting ISO Sensitivity to light is expresse d by the ISO number (recommended exposure index). The larger the nu mber, the higher the sensitivity. Notes • When t he exposure mode is set to AU TO, AUTO+, Sweep Panorama, Scene Selection, or Picture Effect, ISO is fi xed to AUTO and you canno t select other ISO number[...]

110 Compensating for the brightness and contrast automati cally (D-Range) Note • You can assign anoth er function to the D-RANGE but ton (page 149). If you have already assigned another func tion to it, select [DRO /Auto HDR] using the Fn button. D-RANGE button t Select the desired setting D-RANGE button (Off) Does not use the DRO/Auto HDR functi[...]

111 Using the shooting function * Lv_ displayed with i s the step currently selected. Notes • The setting is fixed to [Off] when [Sunset] , [Night View], [Night Portrait], or [Hand- held Twilight] is selected i n Scene Selecti on. The setting is fixed t o [Auto] when other modes are sele cted in Scene Selection. • The s etting is fixed to [Auto[...]

112 * _Ev displayed with is the step cu rrently selected. • Since the shutter is releas ed three times for one sh ot, be careful about the following: – Use this function when the subject is motionless or does not blink. – Do not recompose. Notes • You cannot use this function on R AW images. • W hen the exposure mode is set to AUTO, AUTO+[...]

113 Using the shooting function Image processing In addition to the desired image processing, you can adjust the exposure (shutter speed and aper ture) as you lik e with [Creative Style], unlike Scene Selection where the camera adjusts th e exposure. You can fine-tune the contrast, saturation, or sharpn ess on each item of Creat ive Style. Selectin[...]

114 (Contrast), (Saturation), and (Sharpness) can be adjusted for each Creative Style item. Notes • W hen the exposure mode is set to AU TO, AUTO+, Scene Sel ection, or Picture Effect, [Creative Style] is fixed to [Stand ard] and you cannot select other settings. • When [B lack & White] is select ed, you cannot adju st the saturation. The w[...]

115 Using the shooting function Adjusting the color tones (White balance) The color tone of the subject changes depending on the characteristics of the light source. The table below show s how the color tone changes based on various light sources, compared with a subject that appears white under the sunlight. White balance is a feature that adjust [...]

116 • Use the white balance bracket function if you cannot get the desired color in the selected option (page 122). • When you select [5500K] (Color Temp .) or [0] (Color Filter), you can adjust the value to th e desired value (below). • When you select [Custom], you can register your setting (page 117). Note • Since color meters are design[...]

117 Using the shooting function *1 The value is the color temperat ure value currently selected. *2 The value is the color filter val ue currently selected. In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light source, use of custom white balanc e is recommen ded in or der to accurately reproduce the whiteness. 5500K * 1 (Color Tem[...]

118 Note • The m essage “Custom WB error” indi cate s that the value is beyon d the expected range. (When the flash is used on a sub ject in close proximity or a sub ject with a bright color is in the fram e.) If you register this value, the indicator turns yellow on the recording informat ion display. You can sh oot at this point, but it is [...]

119 Using the shooting function Selecting the drive mode This camera has five drive modes, such as single-shot advanced, and continuous advanced. Use th em to suit your purpose. This mode is for normal shooting. Note • W hen the exposure mode i s se t to [Sports Action] in Scene Sel ection, you cann ot shoot single shot. The camera records the im[...]

120 The maximum n umber of continuous shots The number of continuous shooting im ages obtainable has an upper limit. • To shoot continuously faster, set the exposure mode to Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE (page 72). Notes • When is selected, the image record ed between the frames is displayed. • You cannot shoot continuo usly when u[...]

121 Using the shooting function To cancel the self-timer Press on the control button. Bracket shooting allows you to shoot several images, each with different degrees of e xposure. Specify the value of deviation (s teps) from the b ase exposure, and the camera shoots thre e images while auto matically shifting the exposure. Press and hold the s hut[...]

122 The EV scale in bracket shooting * Ambient light: Any light other than the flash light that shines on the scene for an extended period of time, such as natural light, a light bulb, or a fluorescent light. • In bracket s hooting, the same number of indices as the number of recordable images is displayed on the EV scale. • When the bracket sh[...]

123 Using the viewing function Using the viewing function Playing back images The last recorded image is displayed on the L CD monitor. To return to the shooting mode Press the button aga in. To switch the record ing data display Press DISP on the control button. Each time you press DISP on the cont rol button, the scr een changes as follows. To se[...]

124 Note • W hen you play back the i mage on a TV or a com puter, the image wi ll be displayed in the portrai t position e ven if [Manu al Rotate] is selected. To scroll panoramic ima ges Select a panoramic image, then pre ss the center of the control button. Pressing it again pauses the playback. 3D Sweep Pano rama images cannot be scr olled. Sc[...]

125 Using the viewing function To select the date of movies to be played back Movies are s tored by date. MENU button t 2 t [Select Date] t Select the desired date Note • M ovies recorded with other devices may not be pl ayed back on t his camera. To return to the normal playb ack screen Press the button. Notes • You cannot rotate movies. • W[...]

126 A still image can be enlarged for closer e xamination. This is convenient to check the focus condition of a r ecorded image. To cancel the enlarged playback Press the button so that the im age returns to the normal size. Scaling range The scaling range is as follows. Enlarging images 1 Display the image you want to enlarge, then press the butto[...]

127 Using the viewing function MENU button t 1 t [Image Index] t Select the desired number of images to be displayed on one page • You can also display the im age list using the button. To return to the single-ima ge screen Press the center of the contr ol button when you select the desired image. To turn to the movie index screen MENU button t 1[...]

128 To play back movies You cannot play back s till images and movies in the same slide show. Switch to a movie playback with [Still/Mo vie S elect], then select the movie type. MENU button t 1 t [Slide Show] t [Movie Type] t Select the desired movie type To play back 3D-images If you connect the camera to a 3D- com patible TV using an HDMI cable ([...]

129 Using the viewing function Checking the inform ation of recorded images Each time you press DISP on the cont rol button, the in formation display changes (page 123). A Basic information display Still image Movie Display Indication Memory card (21) Still ima ge/Movie 100-0003 Folder - file number (165) 2011 1 1 Recording date Image size of still[...]

130 B C Display Indication 2011 1 1 10:37AM Date of recordin g Auto HDR image warning (111) 1/125 Shutter speed (79) F3.5 Aperture (76) ISO200 ISO sensitivity (109 ) 3/7 File number/total number of images N Playback Playback bar 5:40 Counter Display Indication Volume[...]

131 Using the viewing function AB Histogram display Display Indication Memory card (21) Still image 100-0003 Folder - file number (165) Image size of still images (140)/Aspect ratio of still images (141)/Image size of panoramic images (140) Image qu ality of stil l images (141) - Protect (133) DPOF3 DPOF set (171) Remaining batte ry warning (23) 10[...]

132 * When the image has a hig h-key or low-key portion, that porti on is flashed on the histogram displ ay (Luminance limit warning). D-Range Optimizer (110)/Auto HDR/Auto HDR image warning (111) 2011 1 1 10:37AM Date of recordin g 3/7 File number/total number of images Display Indication[...]

133 Using the viewing function Protecting images (Protect) You can protect images ag ainst accidental erasure. To cancel the pro tection of all the images or m ovies You can cancel the protection of all th e images in the folder currently selected or of all the movies with the same date. MENU button t 1 t [Protect] t [Cancel All Images] or [Cancel [...]

134 Deleting images (Delete) Once you have deleted an image, you canno t restore it. Check whether to delete the image or not beforehand. Note • Protected im ages cannot be deleted. Deleting the image that is currently displayed 1 Display the image you want to delete and press the button. button 2 Select [Delete] with v on the con trol button, th[...]

135 Using the viewing function Deletes all still images in t he fold er. This appears during still image playback only. Deletes all movies of that date. This appears during movie playback only. 4 Press the MENU button. 5 Select [Delete] with v , th en press the center of the control button. Deleting all the images in the folder 1 MENU button t 1 t [...]

136 Viewing images on a TV screen To view images recorded on the camera on a TV se t, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI connecto r are required. Notes • Use an HD MI cable with the HDMI l ogo. • Use an HD MI mini connector on one end (for the camera), and a connector suitable for connection to your TV on the oth[...]

137 Using the viewing function • Do n ot connect the outpu t connector of the device with t he HDMI terminal on the camera. This may cause a malfuncti on. • The audi o is not output while a mov ie is being recorded. On “PhotoTV HD” This camera is compatible w ith the “PhotoTV H D” standard. By connecting Sony’s PhotoTV HD-compatible d[...]

138 By connecting the camera to a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync u sing an HDMI cable, you can operate the camera w ith the TV Remote Control. The items for Sync Menu Notes • The operations available are restricted wh en the camera is connected to a TV using an HDMI cable. • Onl y TVs that support “BRAV IA” Sync can provide these operat[...]

139 Using the viewing function When you view images on a TV scr een, the camera and TV must use the same TV color system. NTSC system (1080 60i) Bahama Islands, Boliv ia, Ca nada, Central America, C hile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surina m, Taiw an, the Philippines, the U.S.A. , Venezuela, etc. PAL system (1080 50i) Au[...]

140 Changing your setu p Setting image size and image quality MENU button t 1 t [Image: Size] t Select the desired size [Image: Aspect Ratio]: [3:2] [Image: Aspect Ratio]: [16: 9] Note • When you select a RAW image with [Image: Quality], the image size of the RAW image corresponds to L. This size i s not displayed on the screen. You can set the i[...]

141 Changing your setup [3D Pan.: Image Siz e] The larger the image size, th e higher the image quality. MENU button t 1 t [Movie: Size] t Select the desired size [AVCHD] mode [MP4] mode MENU button t 1 t [Image: Aspect Ratio] t Select the desired ratio Note • Thi s item cannot be set when the exposure mode is set to Sweep Pan orama. MENU button [...]

142 Notes • Thi s item cannot be set when the exposure mode is set to Sweep Pan orama. • For detail s on the number of images t hat can be taken when the image q uality is changed, see page 34. About RAW images You need the “Image Data Converter SR” software included on the CD-ROM (supplied) in order to open a RAW image reco rd ed on this c[...]

143 Changing your setup Setting the method for recording on a memory card MENU button t 1 t [File Number] t Select the desired setting The recorded still im ages are stored in automatic ally-created folders in the DCIM folder of the memory card. MENU button t 1 t [Folder Name] t Select the desired setting Note • The m ovie folder form is fixed as[...]

144 You can create a folder in a me mory card for recording images. A new folder is created with a numb er incremented one higher than the largest number currently used, and the folder becomes the current recording folder. A folder for still images and a folder for movies are created at the same time. MENU button t 1 t [New Folder] Notes • When y[...]

145 Changing your setup When inconsistencies are found in the image database file of movies, caused by p rocessing mo vies on c omp uters, etc., movies on the memory card will not be played back in this fo rm. If this ha ppens, the camera repairs the file. MENU button t 1 t [Recover Image DB] t [Enter] Note • Use a su fficiently charged battery. [...]

146 Notes • Before using an Eye-Fi card, set up the wireless LAN access point and forwarding destination. For details , refer to the operating manual suppli ed with the Eye-Fi card. • E ye-Fi cards ar e sold in the U.S.A, C anada , Japan, and som e countries in the EU (as of March in 2010). • For m ore information, pl ease contact the manufac[...]

147 Changing your setup Changing the noise reduction setting When you set the shutter speed to a sec ond or long er (Long ex posure shooting), noise r eduction is turned on for the same duration that the shutter is open. This is to reduce the gr ainy noise typical in a long exposure. When noise reduction is in progress, a message ap pears and you c[...]

148 Changing the function of the buttons The function of the AEL butto n can be selecte d from the following two functions: – Holding the locked exposure value by pressing the AEL button while the button is held down ([AE L hold]). – Holding the locked expo sure value by pressing the AEL button until the button is pres sed again ([AEL toggle]).[...]

149 Changing your setup You can assign one of the following functions to the D-RANGE button. MENU button t 3 t [D-RANGE button] t Select the desired setting Assigning the desired function to the D-RANGE button Drive Mode Assigns “Drive Mode” to the D-RANGE button. Flash Mode Assigns “Flash Mode” to t he D-RANGE button. Autofocus Mode Assign[...]

150 Changing other settings Selects the sound produ ced when the sh utter is locked, during self-timer countdown, etc. MENU button t 2 t [Audio signals] t Select the desired setting You can turn off the Help Guide that is displaye d whe n you operate the camera. This is convenient when you want to per form the next operation quickly. MENU button t [...]

151 Changing your setup Note • C orrect metering cannot be achieved when you us e lenses that do not p rovide a lens contact, such as the lens of an astronom ical telescope. In such cases, adjust the exposure manually by checking it o n the recorded image. MENU button t 1 t [ Language] t Select the language You can set the camera to star t the de[...]

152 Setting the LCD monitor/electronic viewfinder MENU button t 1 t [LCD Brightness] t Select the desired setting Notes • Set it to [Manual] for interior photog raphy because [Sunny Weather] is too bright. • The b attery pack will run out quickly if you u se the camera for a long time wit h [Sunny Weather] selected. The brightness of the viewfi[...]

153 Changing your setup You can disable the automatic switc hing of the LCD monitor and the viewfinder and enable only the FINDER/LCD button to switch them. MENU button t 1 t [FINDER/LCD Setting] t [Manual] The grid line is an aux iliary line for shooting comp osition. You can set the grid line to on/off or selec t the type of grid line. The availa[...]

154 Confirming the vers ion of the camera Displays the version of your camera. Confirm the version when a firmware update is released. MENU button t 2 t [Version] Note • An u pdate can be performed only when th e battery le vel is (t hree rema ining battery icons) or more. We recomm end that you use a sufficient battery or the AC- PW20 AC Adaptor[...]

155 Changing your setup Resetting to the default You can reset the main functions of the camera. MENU button t 3 t [Reset Default] t [Enter] The items to be reset are as follow s. Recording me nu Items Reset to Exposure compensation (104) ±0.0 Recording information display (41) Graphic Display Playback display (123) Single-image screen (with recor[...]

156 Custom me nu Playback menu Movie: Audio Rec. (87) On SteadyShot (58) On Panorama: Size (140) Standard Panorama: Direction (71) Right 3D Pan.: Image Size (140) 16: 9 3D Pan.: Direction (71) Right Flash control (107) ADI flash AF Illuminator (101) Auto Color Space (114) sRGB Long Exposure NR (147) On High ISO NR (147) Auto D-RANGE button (149) DR[...]

157 Changing your setup Memory Card T ool menu Setup menu Slide Show – Repeat (127) Off Specify Printing – Date Imprint (172) Off Volume Settings (124) 2 Playback Display (123) Auto Rotate Items Reset to File Number (143) Series Folder Name (143) Standard Form Items Reset to LCD Brightness (152) Manual ±0.0 Viewfinder Bright. (152) Auto Power [...]

158 Viewing images on a computer Using with your computer Following applications are co ntained on the CD-ROM (supplied) to allow more versatile use of images shot with your ca mera. • Sony Image Data Suite “Image Data Converter SR” “Image Data Lightbox SR” • “PMB” (Picture Motion Browser) See page 160 for notes on installation of ?[...]

159 Viewing images on a computer The following computer envir onment is recommended when using the supplied software and importin g images via a USB connection. Notes • Operatio n is not assured in an envi ronm ent based on an upgrade of t he operating systems described above or in a multi-boot env ironment. • If you con nect two or more USB de[...]

160 Using the software Log on as Administrato r. Notes • If “PMB” has already been installed on th e computer, and the version number of the previously installed “PMB” is lo wer th an that of the “PMB” on the CD-ROM (supplied), install “PM B” also from the CD-ROM (supplied). Installing the software (Windows) 1 Turn on your compute[...]

161 Viewing images on a computer • If “PM B” has already been ins talled on the compu ter, and the version of the previously installed “PM B” is higher than that o f the “PMB” on the CD-ROM (supplied), installation i s not required. The usable functions are activated when the camera is connected to t he computer using the USB cable. ?[...]

162 To use “Image Data Co nverter SR,” refe r to Help. Click [Start] t [All Progra ms] t [Sony Image Data Suite] t [Help] t [Image Data Converter SR Ver.3]. “Image Data Converter SR” support pag e (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/ With “Image Data Lightbox SR” you can do the following, etc.: • To display and compare RAW/JPE[...]

163 Viewing images on a computer Note • “ PMB” is not com patible with Macinto sh computers. To use “PMB,” refer to “PMB He lp.” Double-click the shortcut of (PMB He lp) on the de sktop. Or, click [Start] t [All Prog rams] t [PMB] t [PMB Help]. “PMB” support page (Englis h only) http://www.sony.co.jp/pmb-se/[...]

164 Connecting the camera to the computer “PMB” allows you to easily import images. For details on “PMB” functions, see the “PMB H elp.” Importing images to the compu ter without using “PMB” When the AutoPlay Wizard appear s after making a USB connection between the camera and a computer , click [Open folder to view f iles] t [OK] t[...]

165 Viewing images on a computer File name • ssss (file number) stands for any nu mber within the range of 0001 to 9999. • When [Image: Quality] is set to [RAW & JPEG], the numerical portions of the name of a RAW data fil e and its correspond ing JP EG file are the same. Notes • For operatio ns such as importing AVCHD movies to the comp u[...]

166 Note • Use “iM ovie” bundled wit h a Macintosh comp uter to import or operate AV CHD format movies. Perform the procedures from step 1 to 3 below before: • Disconnecting the USB cable. • Removing the memory card. • Turning off the camera. Note • Drag and d rop the icon of the memory ca rd or the drive icon to the “Trash” i con[...]

167 Viewing images on a computer Creating a movie disc You can create a disc from AVCHD format movies recorded on the camera. Select the method that best suits your disc player . See “PMB Help” for det ails on creating a disc using “PMB.” To import movies, see page 164. Notes • If you use a Sony DVDirect (DVD Writer), you can transfer dat[...]

168 Characteristics of each type of disc Discs you can use with “PMB” You can use 12 cm discs of follow ing type with “PMB.” For Blu -ray disc, see page 169. • Always maintain your PlayStation®3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation®3 system software. • The PlayStation®3 may not be ava ilable in some countries/regions. You can[...]

169 Viewing images on a computer Notes • Inst all “PMB” beforehand. • S till images and MP4 mov ie files canno t be recorded on the AVCHD format disc. • It m ay take a long time to create a disc. Playing AVCHD format disc on a comp uter You can play back AVCHD format di scs using “Player for AVCHD” that is installed together with “P[...]

170 You can create a standard definiti on image quality (STD) disc from AVCHD format movies imported to a comp uter using s upplied softw are “PMB.” Notes • Inst all “PMB” beforehand. • M P4 movie files cann ot be recorded on a disc. • It will take a longer time to create a dis c because AVCHD format movies are converted to standard d[...]

171 Printing images Printing images Specifying DPOF Using the camera, you can specify th e still images and the number of images to print before you print images at a shop or with your printer. Follow the procedure below. DPOF specifications are left with imag es after printing. It is recommended that you unspecify them after printing. Notes • Yo[...]

172 You can date images when printing them. The positi on of the date (inside or outside the image, character si ze, etc.) depends on you r printer. MENU button t 1 t [Specify Printing] t [Date Imprint] t [On] Note • Thi s function may not be pro vided, depending on the printer. Dating images[...]

173 Others Others Specifications Camera [System] Camera Type Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Lens A-mo unt lens [Image sensor] Image format 23.5×15.6 mm (APS-C format) CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of image sensor Approx. 16 500 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 16 200 000 pixels [SteadyS hot] System Image sensor-shift[...]

174 [Exposure c ontrol] Metering Cell “Exmor” CMOS sensor Metering method 1200-zone eval uative metering Metering Range –2 to +17 EV on Multi segment, Center weighted, Spot modes (at ISO 100 equivalent with F1 .4 lens) ISO sensitivity (Reco mmended exposure index) AUTO, ISO 100 to 12800 Exposure comp ensation ±2.0 EV (1/3 EV step ) [Shutter][...]

175 Others [Others] Exif Print Compatible PRINT Image Matching III Compatibl e Dimensions Approx. 124 .4 × 92 × 84.7 mm (4 7/8 × 3 5/8 × 3 1/3 inches) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions) Mass Approx. 473 g (16.7 oz) (with battery and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media) Approx. 415 g (14.6 oz) (body only) Operating temp erature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F[...]

176 Lens *1 The values for equivalent 35mm-format fo cal length and angle of view are based on Interchangeable Lens Di gital Camera equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor. *2 Minimum focus is the s hortest distance from the image sensor to the subject . • This lens is equipped with a distance en coder. The distance encoder allows more accurate[...]

177 Others On focal leng th The pictur e angle of this camera is narrower th an that o f a 35 mm-f ormat camera. You ca n find the approximate equivalen t of the focal length of a 35 mm-format camera, and shoot with the same picture angle, by in creasing the focal length of your lens b y half. For example, by using a 5 0 mm lens, you can get the ap[...]

178 • Ad obe is a re gistered t rademark or a trademar k of Adobe Systems Incorpora ted in the United Stat es and/or other countries. • In addition, syste m and product names used in this manual are, in general, tr ademarks or registe red trademarks of their respecti ve developers or manufacturer s. However, the ™ or ® marks are not used in [...]

179 Others Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. Check the items on pages 179 to 187. Consu lt your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The battery pack ca nnot be installed. • As yo u insert t he battery pack, use the tip of the batt ery pack to push the lock lever ( page 21).[...]

180 The power turns off suddenly. • If you do not op erate the c amera for gi ven period of time, th e camera tur ns to power saving mod e and nearly shut s down. To cancel the power save, operate th e camera, suc h as pres sing the s hutter but ton halfway down (page 150). The CHARGE lamp flash es when charging the battery pa ck. • You c an us[...]

181 Others The shutter does not release. • You are u sing a memory c ard with a writ e-protect swi tch, and the s witch is set to the LOCK positio n. Set the switch to the record ing position. • Check the free capacity of the memor y card (page 34). • You cannot re cord images while ch arging the built-in fl ash (page 99). • The s hutter ca[...]

182 The flash does not work. • The flash mode is s et to [Autoflash]. If you wa nt to make sure the flas h fires without fail, set the flash mode to [Fill-flash] (page 99). The flash take s too long to recharge. • The flash ha s been fired in su ccession in a shor t period. When the fl ash has been fired in succe ssion, the recharg ing process [...]

183 Others The eyes of the subject come out re d. • Activate the re d eye reduction functi on (page 101). • Get c lose to th e subjec t, and shoot the subj ect withi n the flash range us ing the flash (page 101 ). Dots appear and re main on the LCD monitor. • This i s not a ma lfunction . These dots are not r ecorded (pa ge 7). The image is b[...]

184 You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatib le with the camera. • Check “Using with your computer ” (page 158). Your computer does not recognize you r camera. • Chec k that the camera is t urned on. • When the batter y level is low, install th e charged battery pack (page 19), or use the A C Adaptor (sold separ ately). • [...]

185 Others Cannot record on a memo ry card. • The memory card is full. Delete unn ecessary images (page 1 34). • An un usable mem ory card is i nserted (p age 21). You have formatted a memory card by mistake. • All th e data on the memory c ard are de leted by fo rmatting. You cannot restore it . Cannot print images. • RAW image s cannot be[...]

186 • When y ou print imag es at a sho p, images can b e printed wi th the dat e if you ask them to do so. The lens gets fo gged. • Moisture con densation has occur red. Turn off the came ra and leave it for about an ho ur before using it ( page 191) . The message “Set Area /Date/Time.” appears when you turn on the camera. • The camera ha[...]

187 Others The five bars of the SteadyShot scale flashes. • The SteadySh ot function does not wo rk. You can continu e to shoot but the SteadyShot function wil l not work. Turn the ca mera off and on. If the SteadySho t scale continues t o flash, consult your Sony dealer or loc al authorized Sony service facilit y. “--E-” is indicated on the [...]

188 Warning messages If the following m essages appear, follow the instru ctions below. Incompatible battery. Use correct model. • An incompatibl e battery pack is being used. Set Area/Date/Time. • Set the ar ea and date, time. If you have no t used the camera for a long time, ch arge the internal rechargeab le battery (pages 30, 192). Power in[...]

189 Others Check the lens attachment. If the lens is not supporte d, you can permit use of the lens in the custom menu. • The lens is not atta ched properly, or the len s is not at tached. • When a ttachin g the came ra to an astronomic al telesc ope or something s imilar, set [Rel ease w/oLens] to [ Enable]. Contains no still images. Contains [...]

190 Image Database File error. Recover? • You can not record o r play back AVCHD format mo vies because the Image Datab ase File is damaged. Fo llow the on-scree n instruction s to recover data. Unable to magnify. Unable to ro tate image. • Images recorded with other cameras may not be enlarged or rotated . No images changed • You attempted t[...]

191 Others Precautions Do not use/store the camera in the following places • In a n extremely hot, dry or humid place In places such as in a car park ed in the sun, t he camera bod y may become def ormed and this may cause a malf unction. • S toring unde r direct sunlight or near a heat er The camera b ody may bec ome discolor ed or defo rmed, [...]

192 On the internal rechargeable battery This camera has an in ternal recharge able batte ry for mai ntainin g the date an d time and other set tings regardle ss of wheth er the po wer is on or off, or t he battery pa ck is cha rged or dischar ged. This rechar geable bat tery is continuall y charge d as long as you are using the camera. Howev er, i[...]

193 Others camera ma y not be able to re cord or play back pr operly. • Us ing the cam era in sa ndy or dus ty locations ma y cause ma lfunction s. • If moisture condensati on occurs, remove it before us ing the camera (page 191). • Do not shake or str ike the camera. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to reco rd images, this may re[...]

194 AVCHD format The AVCHD format is a high definiti on digital video camera format used to reco rd a high definition ( HD) signal of e ither the 1080i specificat ion* 1 or the 720p specificat ion* 2 usin g effici ent data compress ion coding technology . The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to compres s video data, and the Dolby Dig ital or Line[...]

195 Others 3D-shootings Notes on recording • [3D Pa norama] is no t suitable whe n shooting: – Subjects ar e moving. – Subjects are too close to t he camera. – Subjects w ith a repeating patter n such as tile s, and sub jects with little contra st such as sky, sandy beach, or la wn. • [3D Panorama] recordin g may be discontinue d in the f[...]

196 Index Index Numerics 3D .............. ............. ............ 71, 19 5 A Adobe RGB ......... ............ ......... 114 AE Lock ............ ............... ......... 103 AEL button ....... ............ ............ 148 AF area ...................... ............. .... 93 AF illuminator ........... ............... 101 Ambient light ........[...]

197 Index Drive mode . ............ ................ . 119 E Enlarged image ....................... . 126 EV scale ............... ...... 82, 104, 122 Exposure ........ ............ ................ 7 4 Exposure compe nsation ....... .... 104 Exposure mo de ....... ............. ...... 74 Eyecup . ............. ............. ............ 33 Eye-Fi [...]

198 Memory card .... ............ ........ 21, 24 “Memory Stick PR O Duo” ...21, 24 Menu . ............ ............. ............. ....50 Menu start ......... ............ ............ 151 Metering mode ........ ............. ..... 108 Moisture condensation .. ............ 191 Movie Audio Re c. ........... ........... 87 Movie File Forma t ...[...]

199 Index Shutter speed .................. ...... 74, 79 Shutter speed pr iority ................. 79 Single-shot AF .. ................ ......... 92 Slide show ... ............ ............. .... 12 7 Slow sync. ...... ............ ................ 99 Smile Shutter ..... ................ ......... 97 Specifications ............. ............. . 17[...]

200 Notes on the License “C Library”, “Exp at”, “zlib”, “ dtoa”, “pcre”, and “libjpeg ” softwar e are provided i n the camera . We provide this softwar e based o n license agreements with their owners of copyright. Based on req uests by t he owners of copyright of these s oftware applicati ons, we have an obligat ion to info[...]

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