Page 1 Viewing images on a computer Printing images Others Index Additional information 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. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 2: Electric Shock
• Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire. • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. • Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 3 Lithium-Ion batteries. Battery pack This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 4 The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 5: For Customers In Europe
Notice for the customers in the European countries with separate countries applying EU Directives collection systems) 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.
Page 6 If you should lose the fuse cover, please symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury contact your nearest Sony service station. (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.
Page 7: Notes On Using Your Camera
Note on using the lenses and ophthalmic doctor. Be sure to make sure your children follow the precautions accessories above. It is recommended that you use Sony lenses/accessories* designed to suit the No compensation for contents of the characteristics of this camera. Using the recording...
Page 8 AVCHD format-compatible devices. DVD-based players or recorders cannot play back HD image quality discs, as they are incompatible with the AVCHD format. Also, DVD-based players or recorders may fail to eject HD image quality discs. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 9: Table Of Contents
............. 60 Shooting with the settings that the camera adjusts automatically ............. 62 Shooting with a suitable setting for the subject ....64 Shooting with preset settings according to the scene (Scene Selection) ........64 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 10 Capturing smiling faces (Smile Shutter) ....97 Using the flash ..............99 Performing wireless flash shooting ......102 Adjusting the brightness of the image (Exposure, Flash compensation, Metering) .......... 103 Shooting with fixed brightness (AE Lock) ....103 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 11 Selecting the drive mode ........119 Shooting single shot ..........119 Shooting continuously ..........119 Using the self-timer ..........120 Shooting images with the exposure shifted (Exposure bracket) ............121 Shooting with white balance shifted (WB bracket) ................122 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 12 Creating a movie disc ............ 167 Printing images Specifying DPOF ............171 Others Specifications ..............173 Troubleshooting ............. 179 Warning messages ............188 Precautions ..............191 AVCHD format ............. 194 3D-shootings ..............195 Index ................196 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 13: Preparing The Camera
(1)/Packaging lid (1) SLT-A35Y • DT18-55mm zoom lens/Front lens cap (1)/Packaging lid (1) • USB cable (1) • DT55-200mm zoom lens/Front lens cap /Rear lens cap (1)/Lens hood (1) • Shoulder strap (1) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 14: Identifying Parts
** Do not cover this part Self-timer lamp (120) during movie recording. Lens contacts* Mirror* Preview button (78) Mount Built-in flash* (99) Microphone** Mode dial (60 – 84) (Flash pop-up) button (99) Lens release button (28) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 15 For shooting: Focus Magnifier button (126)/ (Image index) button (95, 148) button (127) For viewing: (Delete) button For shooting: Fn (Function) (134) button (48, 49) MOVIE button (85) For viewing: (Image rotation) button (125) FINDER/LCD button (40, 153) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 16 When the menu is turned off: DISP (Display) (41, 123)/WB (White balance) (115)/ (Drive) (119)/ISO (109) Control button (Enter) (47)/AF button (93) * Do not directly touch these parts. ** Do not cover this part during movie recording. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 17 Adaptor (sold separately) microphone is supplied by the Be careful not to catch the cord camera. of the AC Adaptor in the cover Tripod receptacle when you close the cover. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 18 Lens contacts Focusing mode switch 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 sized image sensor). You cannot use these lens on 35mm-format cameras. • For the lenses other than DT 18- 55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM/DT 55-...
Page 19: Charging The Battery Pack
• Time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F) is about 250 minutes. CHARGE lamp For countries/regions other than the U.S.A. and Canada CHARGE lamp Power cord (mains lead) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 20 Adaptor (sold separately) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Note • Do not use an electronic voltage transformer, as this may cause a malfunction. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 21: Inserting The Battery Pack/Memory Card (Sold Separately)
Lock lever Insert a memory card. • With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Ensure the notched corner faces correctly. Close the cover. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 22 SDXC memory cards.) To remove the battery pack Turn off the camera and slide the lock lever in the direction of the arrow. Be careful not to drop the battery pack. Lock lever Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 23 • Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water- resistant. • Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places, such as in a car or under direct sunlight. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 24: Notes On Using Memory Cards
The data may be corrupted. • Data may be damaged if you place the memory card near strongly- magnetized material or use the memory card in a static-prone or electrically noisy environment. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 25 • Do not attach a label on the memory cards themselves. • Do not disassemble or modify the memory cards. • Do not leave the memory cards within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 26 “M2” Adaptor as large as of Duo size, you might not be able to remove it from the camera. • Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro” media within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 27: Attaching A Lens
• When you carry the camera with the lens attached, make sure to hold both the camera and the lens steadily. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 28 • When using a built-in camera flash, make sure to remove the lens hood to avoid blockage of the flash light. • When storing, turn over the lens hood and place it onto the lens backwards. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 29 However, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations when attaching/removing a lens. If dust or debris adheres to the image sensor Clean the image sensor using [Cleaning Mode] in the Setup menu (page 37). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 30: Preparing The Camera
[Daylight Svg.:]: Turns on or off the daylight saving time setting. [Date Format:]: Selects the format to display date. • Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 31 • Training the camera on a light allows you to adjust the diopter easily. Note • The dioptic adjustment attachment (sold separately) cannot be used with this camera. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 32: Using The Accessories Supplied
• Power cord (mains lead) (not supplied in the U.S.A. and Canada) (page 19) • USB cable (page 164) • CD-ROM (page 160) Attaching the shoulder strap Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 33: Removing The Eyecup
Carefully slide the eyecup off by pushing on each side of the eyecup. • Put your fingers under the eyecup, and slide it upward. Note • The Magnifier and Magnifying Eyepiece cannot be used with this camera. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 34: Checking The Number Of Recordable Images
The table shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded on a memory card formatted with this camera. The values are defined using Sony standard memory cards for testing. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card used.
Page 35 – Using the battery pack that is charged for an hour after the CHARGE lamp goes out. – Using Sony “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (sold separately). – [Image: Quality] is set to [Fine]. – [Autofocus Mode] is set to [Automatic AF].
Page 36: Cleaning
In case of dust that sticks to the surface, wipe it off with a soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with lens cleaning solution. Wipe in a spiral pattern from the center to the outside. Do not spray lens cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 37: Cleaning The Image Sensor
Confirm that the battery is fully charged (page 23). Press the MENU button, then select 2 with b/B on the control button. MENU button Select [Cleaning Mode] with v/V, then press the center of the control button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 38 Detach the lens (page 28). Push the V mark on the mirror lock lever with a finger to lift up the mirror. • Be careful not to touch the surface of the mirror. Mirror lock lever Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 39 Otherwise, the lens may be scratched or this may be the cause of additional trouble. Also, if the mirror is not locked down firmly, the autofocus does not work during shooting. • You cannot shoot while the mirror is lifted up. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 40: Before Your Operation
1 t [Eye-Start AF] t [On] When the FDA-A1AM Angle Finder (sold separately) is attached to the camera, setting [Eye-Start AF] to [Off] is recommended because the eyepiece sensors located below the viewfinder may be activated. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 41: Switching The Recording Information Display (Disp)
You can switch the “Recording information on” display on the LCD monitor to a screen that is suitable for shooting when you look into the viewfinder. The screen in the viewfinder is for Live View. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 42 EV scale, and SteadyShot scale. MENU button t 2 t [Sets display in finder] t [When operating] • The shutter speed, aperture value, EV scale, and SteadyShot scale will be displayed only while the exposure is being adjusted. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 43: Recording Information Display (Graphic Display/Recording Information (For Live View))
Memory card (21) Camera shake warning Remaining number of (58) recordable images (34) No audio recording of Image size of still images movies (87) (140)/Aspect ratio of still images (141)/Image size of panoramic images (140) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 44 AE lock (103) D-Range Optimizer SteadyShot scale (58) (110)/Auto HDR (111) Creative Style (113) Display Indication Drive mode (119) Flash mode (99)/Red-eye reduction (101) Focus mode (92) AF area (93) Face Detection (96) Smile Shutter (97) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 45: Recording Information Display (For Viewfinder)
Focus mode (92) Image size of still images (140)/Aspect ratio of still images (141) Face Detection (96) Image quality of still Smile Shutter (97) images (141) AF area (93) Image size of movies ISO sensitivity (109) (141) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 46 Creative Style (113) Metering mode (108) Exposure compensation (104)/Metered Manual (82) Flash compensation (106) EV scale (82, 122) Display Indication 1/125 Shutter speed (79) F2.8 Aperture (76) +1.0 Exposure (104) AE lock (103) SteadyShot (58) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 47: Selecting A Function/Setting
(Zoom in) button (Zoom out) button (Playback) button Control dial Help guide The Help Guide shows the information on a function selected with the Fn button, MENU button, etc. You can also turn it off (page 150). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 48: Selecting A Function With The Fn (Function) Button
To set up the camera directly from the recording information screen Turn the control dial without pressing the center z in step 2. You can set up the camera directly from the recording information screen. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 49: The Functions Selected By The Fn (Function) Button
- direction increases darkness. White Balance (115) Adjusts the color tone of images. DRO/Auto HDR (110) Compensates for the brightness and contrast automatically. Creative Style (113) Selects your desired image processing. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 50: The Functions Selected By The Menu Button
Selects the movie file format. (86) Movie: Size (141) Selects the size of the recorded movie frame. Movie: Audio Rec. Sets whether or not to record audio when shooting a (87) movie. SteadyShot (58) Sets SteadyShot. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 51 (147) shutter speed will be 1 second or longer. High ISO NR (147) Sets noise reduction processing for high-sensitivity shooting. D-RANGE button Allows you to assign the desired function to the D- (149) RANGE button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 52 (Delete) button to (148) the functions used with the Focus Magnifier feature. Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during flash use. (101) Release w/oLens Sets whether shutter can open when lens is not (150) attached. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 53 Displays the image list. 3D Viewing (137) Plays back 3D-images using a 3D-compatible TV connected to the camera. Protect (133) Protects or cancels protection for an image. Specify Printing Specifies or unspecifies the images for DPOF. (171) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 54 Recovers the image database file for movies and (145) enables recording and playback. Display Card Space Displays the remaining recording time of movies and (145) the recordable number of still images on the memory card. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 55 CTRL FOR HDMI Operates the camera from a TV that support (138) “BRAVIA” Sync. Language (151) Selects the language. Help Guide Display Sets the display of the help guide for explaining (150) functions displayed during operation. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 56 Selects a first-displayed menu from the top menu or the last menu screen. * Appears when an Eye-Fi card (sold separately) is inserted in the camera. 1 2 3 Reset Default (155) Restores the settings to their defaults. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 57: Shooting Images
In LCD monitor mode In viewfinder mode Point One hand holds the grip of the camera, and the other hand supports the lens. Point Take a secure stance with your feet shoulder-width apart. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 58: Using The Steadyshot Function
The SteadyShot scale indicator (SteadyShot scale) indicator shows the camera shake status. Wait until the scale becomes low, then start shooting. (SteadyShot scale) indicator To deactivate the SteadyShot function MENU button t 1 t [SteadyShot] t [Off] Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 59: Using A Tripod
• Shooting a close subject, such as in macro shooting. • Shooting with a telescopic lens. Note • When using a tripod, deactivate the SteadyShot function because there is a potential for malfunction of the SteadyShot function. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 60: Shooting With The Automatic Setting
(Camera shake warning) indicator AF area When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring, then decide on your shot. Zoom ring Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 61 • Since the camera turns on the automatic setting function, many features will be unavailable, such as exposure compensation, ISO setting. If you want to adjust various settings, set the mode dial to P, then shoot your subject. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 62: Shooting With The Settings That The Camera Adjusts
Scene recognized by the camera (Night View) (Hand-held Twilight) (Landscape) (Backlight Portrait) (Portrait) (Tripod Night View) (Backlight) (Macro) (Night Portrait) Shooting function Continuous adv. (119) Slow Sync. (99) Auto HDR (111) Daylight Sync. Slow Shutter Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 63 • Even when you set [Auto+ Image Extract.] to [Off] with [Hand-held Twilight] selected from recognized scene mode, one combined image is saved. • The numbers of images that were not saved are skipped when the images are extracted. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 64: Shooting With A Suitable Setting For The Subject
Select the desired mode with v/V, then press the center of the control button. • To change the scene, press the Fn button, then select another scene. • The items used for Picture Effect are indicated after the items used for Scene Selection. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 65 • The shutter speed is slower, so using a tripod is recommended. • The picture may not be taken properly when shooting a wholly dark night scene. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 66 • Since the camera judges the settings automatically, many features will be unavailable, such as exposure compensation, ISO setting. • The flash is set to [Autoflash] or [Flash Off] for each Scene Selection mode. You can change these settings (page 99). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 67: Shooting With An Effect Filter To Obtain The Various Textures (Picture Effect)
(Partial Color Creates an image which retains the color red, but converts (Red)) others to black and white. • Images may not retain the selected color, depending on the shooting condition or subject. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 68 • Since the camera judges the settings automatically, many features will be unavailable, such as ISO, creative style function. • If you select the Picture Effect mode, with [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG] selected, [Image: Quality] is temporarily set to [Fine]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 69: Shooting Panoramic Images (Sweep Shooting)
• To select [3D Sweep Panorama], press the Fn button, then select it. Point the camera at the edge of the subject, then press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus. This part will not be taken Press the shutter button fully down. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 70 – You pan or tilt the camera too fast or too slow. – There is too much camera shake. • The camera continues shooting during [Sweep Panorama] recording, and the shutter keeps clicking until the end of the shooting. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 71 To set the pan or tilt direction You can set the direction in which to pan or tilt the camera. MENU button t 2 t [Panorama: Direction] or [3D Pan.: Direction] t Select the desired setting Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 72: Shooting Continuously At High Speed (Tele-Zoom Continuous Advance Priority Ae)
• When [Single-shot AF] is selected, the focus is adjusted based on the first image. In addition, when [Metering Mode] is set to [Multi segment], the exposure is also adjusted based on the first image. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 73 • When [Auto HDR] is selected, the DRO process is performed temporarily according to the DRO setting. • You cannot set [Image: Quality] to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG]. • Our measurement conditions. The speed of continuous shooting is slower, depending on shooting conditions. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 74: Shooting An Image The Way You Want It (Exposure Mode)
The brightness of the picture adjusted by the shutter speed and aperture is called “exposure.” This section will show you how to adjust the exposure and enjoy various photo expressions by the use of movement, focus, and light. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 75: Shooting With Program Auto
Set the mode dial to P. Set the shooting functions to your desired settings (pages 89 to 122). • To fire the flash, press the button. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 76: Shooting By Controlling The Blur Of The Background (Aperture Priority)
(Depth of field becomes shallower.) Shooting the depth of the scenery. Narrowing down the aperture widens the range that is in focus. (Depth of field becomes deeper.) Set the mode dial to A. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 77 Note • Press the button when you shoot with the flash. However, the flash range differs according to the aperture value. When you shoot with the flash, check the flash range (page 101). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 78 • Press the preview button after you adjust the focus. • You can adjust the aperture in preview mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 79: Shooting A Moving Subject With Various Expressions
Tracing the movement to express the dynamism and flow. Use a slower shutter speed to shoot a trailing image of the moving subject. Set the mode dial to S. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 80: Control Dial
However, when using the flash, if you close the aperture (a larger F-number) by making the shutter speed slower, the light of the flash will not reach distant subjects. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 81: Shooting With The Exposure Adjusted Manually (Manual Exposure)
Set the mode dial to M. Rotate the control dial to adjust the shutter speed, and while pressing the button, rotate the control dial to adjust the aperture. button Aperture (F-number) Shutter speed Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 82 You can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination without changing the exposure you set. Rotate the control dial while pressing the AEL button to select the shutter speed and aperture value combination. AEL button Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 83: Shooting Trails With Long Exposure (Bulb)
Shooting trails of stars. Set the mode dial to M. Rotate the control dial to the left until [BULB] is indicated. BULB While pressing the button, rotate the control dial to adjust the aperture (F-number). button Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 84 [BULB], the shutter speed is temporarily set to 30 seconds. • It is recommended that you start BULB shooting after the temperature of the camera drops to prevent the quality of the image from deteriorating. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 85: Recording Movies
Notes • The Face Detection function cannot be used. • When [Display Rec. Data] is set to [For viewfinder], the LCD monitor is switched to the recording information display at the moment movie recording starts. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 86 Movies shot with this camera are recorded in MPEG-4 format at approximately 30 frames/sec (1080 60i-compatible devices) or approximately 25 frames/sec (1080 50i- compatible devices), in progressive mode, with AAC audio, mp4 format. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 87: Available Recording Time For A Movie
• The values shown are not the continuous recording time. • Recording time may depend on shooting conditions and the memory card used. • When is indicated, stop recording the movie. The temperature inside the camera has increased to an unacceptable level. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 88: Notes On Continuous Movie Recording
• The maximum size of a movie file is about 2 GB. When the file size is about 2 GB, the recording stops automatically when the file format is MP4, and a new movie file is created automatically when the file format is AVCHD. • The maximum continuous recording time is 29 minutes. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 89: Using The Shooting Function
AF. to MF. Using autofocus Set the focus mode switch on the camera to AF. When the lens is equipped with the focus mode switch, set it to Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 90 • A subject that is composed of repeating patterns, such as the facade of a building. • A subject that is very bright or glittering, such as the sun, the body of an automobile, or the surface of water. • Ambient light is not sufficient. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 91: Shooting With Your Desired Composition (Focus-Lock)
The focus and exposure are fixed. Keep the shutter button halfway down, and put the subject back in the original position to re- compose the shot. Press the shutter button fully down to take the picture. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 92: Selecting The Focus Method To Suit The Movement Of The Subject (Autofocus Mode)
[Single-shot AF] is selected when the exposure mode is set to [Macro] in Scene Selection. [Continuous AF] is selected when the exposure mode is set to [Sports Action] in Scene Selection. • [Continuous AF] is selected when the Smile Shutter function is used. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 93: Selecting The Focus Area (Af Area)
Selection, Picture Effect, or the Smile Shutter is activated, [AF area] is fixed to [Wide] and you cannot select the other settings. • The AF area may not be illuminated during continuous shooting or when the shutter button is pressed all the way down without pause. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 94: Adjusting The Focus Manually (Manual Focus)
• Make sure to set the focusing mode switch to MF for manual focus. Do not rotate the focusing ring without setting to MF. Rotating the focusing ring forcibly without switching to MF may damage the focusing ring. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 95: Checking The Focus By Enlarging The Image
Press the shutter button fully down to shoot the image. • You can record images when an image is enlarged, however the recorded image is for full display. • The Focus Magnifier function will be released after shooting. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 96: Detecting Faces
• Compose to overlay the Face Detection frame and the AF area. Notes • When the exposure mode is Sweep Panorama, Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE, or during movie recording, the Face Detection function cannot be used. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 97: Capturing Smiling Faces (Smile Shutter)
To stop shooting, Fn button t (Smile Shutter) t [Off] Smile Detection Sensitivity You can set the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles to one of the following three options: (Slight Smile), (Normal Smile), and (Big Smile). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 98 • The AF illuminator does not work with the Smile Shutter function. • If the camera does not detect a smile, change the settings for Smile Detection Sensitivity. • Smiles may not be detected correctly, depending on the shooting conditions. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 99: Using The Flash
(AF Illuminator). • z is indicated only in the recording information display (For Live View) mode. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 100 • If you use the flash with a stereo microphone or similar device attached to the Auto- lock Accessory shoe, the flash may not pop up to the correct position and recorded images may have a shadow on their corners. Remove any device from the Auto-lock Accessory shoe. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 101 To use the red-eye reduction The red-eye reduction reduces the red-eye phenomenon by providing pre- flash (low-flash light) a few times before shooting when using the flash. MENU button t 1 t [Red Eye Reduction] t [On] Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 102: Performing Wireless Flash Shooting
To change the channel of the external flash, refer to the operating instructions supplied with it. Setup of the AEL button When using a wireless flash, it is recommended that you set [AEL button] to [AEL hold] in the Custom menu (page 148). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 103: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Image (Exposure, Flash Compensation, Metering)
The spot where you lock the exposure. Fn button t (Metering Mode) t (Spot) Adjust the focus on the portion you want to lock the exposure. The exposure is set when the focus is achieved. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 104: Using Brightness Compensation For The Entire Image (Exposure Compensation)
– side, depending on your preference. You can make the entire image brighter by shifting to the + side. The entire image becomes darker when you shift it to the – side. Adjust in the + Adjust in the – Base exposure direction direction Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 105 • This item cannot be set when the exposure mode is set to AUTO, AUTO+, or Scene Selection. To shoot while checking the screen using the histogram The histogram displays the luminance distribution that shows how many pixels of a particular brightness exist in the picture. Dark Light Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 106: Adjusting The Amount Of Flash Light (Flash Compensation)
When shooting with the flash, you can adjust the amount of flash light alone, without changing the exposure compensation. You can only change the exposure of a main subject which is within the flash range. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 107: Selecting The Flash Control Mode To Set The Amount Of Flash Light (Flash Control)
ADI: Advanced Distance Integration TTL: Through the lens • When [ADI flash] is selected, using a lens that is provided with a distance encoder feature can perform more accurate flash compensation by using more accurate distance information. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 108: Selecting The Method For Measuring The Brightness Of A Subject (Metering Mode)
AE lock shooting (page 103). Note • When the exposure mode is set to AUTO, AUTO+, Scene Selection, or Picture Effect, [Metering Mode] is fixed to [Multi segment] and you cannot select other modes. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 109: Setting Iso
• Press and hold the shutter button until the continuous shooting stops. • When [Image: Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], this function cannot be used. • The flash, D-Range optimizer, and [Auto HDR] cannot be used. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 110: Compensating For The Brightness And Contrast Automatically (D-Range)
Two images are recorded: an image with the correct exposure and an overlaid image. Note • You can assign another function to the D-RANGE button (page 149). If you have already assigned another function to it, select [DRO/Auto HDR] using the Fn button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 111: Correcting The Brightness Of The Image (D-Range Optimizer)
Compensating automatically with rich gradation (Auto High Dynamic Range) D-RANGE button t (Auto HDR) Select an optimal level with b/B on the control button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 112 HDR images. If the camera has detected a problem, is indicated on the recorded image to inform you of this situation. Shoot again, as necessary, paying attention to the contrast or blur. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 113: Image Processing
The saturation, contrast, and sharpness are heightened for shooting vivid and crisp scenery. Distant landscapes also stand out more. (Sunset) For shooting the beautiful red of the setting sun. (Black & For shooting images in black and white monotone. White) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 114: Changing The Range Of Color Reproduction (Color Space)
• When displaying images that were recorded with Adobe RGB on the camera or non- Adobe RGB-compliant devices, the images are displayed with low saturation. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 115: Adjusting The Color Tones (White Balance)
• When [AWB] is not selected, you can fine tune the color tone with b/B. Adjusting it toward + turns the image reddish and adjusting it toward – turns the image bluish. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 116: Setting The Color Temperature And A Filter Effect (Color Temperature/Color Filter)
Note • Since color meters are designed for film cameras, the values differ under fluorescent/ sodium lamp/mercury lamps. We recommend that you use the custom white balance or do a test shooting. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 117: Registering The Color Tones (Custom White Balance)
Press the center of the control button. The monitor returns to the recording information display with the memorized custom white balance setting retained. • The custom white balance setting registered in this operation is effective until a new setting is registered. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 118 (Custom) Note • If the flash is used when the shutter button is pressed, a custom white balance is registered with the flash light taken into account. Take pictures with the flash in later shootings. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 119: Selecting The Drive Mode
(Continuous adv.) t Select the desired speed Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. • When you press and hold the shutter button, the recording continues. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 120: Using The Self-Timer
Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. • When the self-timer is activated, audio signals and the self-timer lamp indicate the condition. The self-timer lamp flashes quickly and the audio signal sounds quickly right before the shooting. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 121: Shooting Images With The Exposure Shifted (Exposure Bracket)
• When you adjust the exposure, the exposure is shifted based on the compensated value. • The bracket cannot be used when the exposure mode is set to AUTO, AUTO+, Sweep Panorama, Scene Selection, or Picture Effect. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 122: Shooting With White Balance Shifted (Wb Bracket)
• When Lo is selected, it is shifted by 10 mired*, and when Hi is selected, it is shifted by 20 mired. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. * Mired: a unit to indicate the color conversion quality in color temperature filters. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 123: Using The Viewing Function
2 t [Select Folder] t Select the desired folder To select the orientation when playing back an image recorded in the portrait position MENU button t 2 t [Playback Display] t Select the desired setting Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 124: Playing Back Movies
• The movie is played back frame-by- frame. V t v/V To adjust sound volume To display the information To adjust the volume MENU button t 2 t [Volume Settings] t Select the desired valve Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 125: Rotating An Image
• You cannot rotate movies. • When you copy rotated images to a computer, “PMB” contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) can display the rotated images correctly. However, the images may not be rotated depending on the software. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 126: Enlarging Images
Press the button so that the image returns to the normal size. Scaling range The scaling range is as follows. Image size Scaling range Approx. ×1.1 – ×11.8 Approx. ×1.1 – ×8.8 Approx. ×1.1 – ×6.0 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 127: Switching To The Display Of The Image List
To choose the interval between the images in slide show MENU button t 1 t [Slide Show] t [Interval] t Select the desired number of seconds To play back repeatedly MENU button t 1 t [Slide Show] t [Repeat] t [On] Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 128 (sold separately), you can play back 3D-images recorded with the 3D Sweep Panorama mode. For details on 3D-shooting, see page 195. Also refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. MENU button t 1 t [Slide Show] t [Image Type] t [Display 3D Only] Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 129 Image size of still images (189) (140)/Aspect ratio of still AVCHD Movie file format (86) images (141)/Image size of panoramic images (140) Image size of movies (141) Image quality of still images (141) Protect (133) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 130 2011 1 1 Date of recording 10:37AM Auto HDR image warning (111) 1/125 Shutter speed (79) F3.5 Aperture (76) ISO200 ISO sensitivity (109) File number/total number of images Playback Playback bar 5:40 Counter Display Indication Volume Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 131: Histogram Display
(23) 35mm Focal length (177) 100% Remaining battery (23) Creative Style (113) Database file full (189)/ Database file error (189) Overheating warning White balance (Auto, 5500K M1 (189) Preset, Color temperature, Color filter, Custom) (115) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 132 HDR image warning (111) 2011 1 1 Date of recording 10:37AM File number/total number of images * When the image has a high-key or low-key portion, that portion is flashed on the histogram display (Luminance limit warning). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 133: Protecting Images (Protect)
You can cancel the protection of all the 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 All Movies] Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 134: Deleting Images (Delete)
1 t [Delete] t [Multiple Img.] Select the images you want to delete with the control button, then press the center of the control button. mark appears on the selected image. Total number To delete other images, repeat step 2. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 135 Deletes all movies of that date. This appears during movie playback only. MENU button t 1 t [Delete] t [All in Date Rng.] Select [Delete] with v on the control button, then press the center of the control button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 136: Viewing Images On A Tv Screen
• Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo. • Use an HDMI mini connector on one end (for the camera), and a connector suitable for connection to your TV on the other end. • Some devices may not work properly. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 137 • The audio is not output while a movie is being recorded. On “PhotoTV HD” This camera is compatible with the “PhotoTV HD” standard. By connecting Sony’s PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable, a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality.
Page 138 • If the camera performs unnecessary operations in response to the TV Remote Control when the camera is connected to another manufacturer’s TV using an HDMI connection, set [CTRL FOR HDMI] in the Setup menu to [Off]. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 139 Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Viet Nam, etc. PAL-M system (1080 50i) Brazil PAL-N system (1080 50i) Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system (1080 50i) Bulgaria, France, Greece, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 140: Changing Your Setup
MENU button t 2 t [Panorama: Size] or [3D Pan.: Image Size] t Select the desired size [Panorama: Size] (Standard) Vertical: 3872 × 2160 Horizontal: 8192 × 1856 (Wide) Vertical: 5536 × 2160 Horizontal: 12416 × 1856 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 141 A normal ratio. 16:9 An HDTV ratio. Note • This item cannot be set when the exposure mode is set to Sweep Panorama. Image: Quality MENU button t 1 t [Image: Quality] t Select the desired setting Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 142 TIFF, and its white balance, color saturation, contrast, etc., can be readjusted. • The RAW format image cannot be printed using a DPOF (print) designated printer. • You cannot set [Auto HDR] on RAW format images. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 143: Setting The Method For Recording On A Memory Card
Date Form The folder name format is as follows: folder number + Y (the last digit)/MM/DD. Example: 10010405 (Folder name: 100, date: 2011/04/05) Note • The movie folder form is fixed as “folder number + ANV01.” Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 144: Creating A New Folder
• Format the memory card using the camera. If you format it on a computer, the memory card may not be usable with the camera, depending on the format type used. • Formatting may take several minutes depending on the memory card. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 145 (commercially available). This item appears when an Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camera. MENU button t 2 t [Upload Settings] t Select the desired setting The status indicators in communication Standby. No images are to be sent. Upload standby. Connecting. Uploading. Error Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 146 • For details on the file types that can be uploaded, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Eye-Fi card. • This product does not support the Eye-Fi “Endless Memory Mode.” Make sure that Eye-Fi cards that you insert into this product have “Endless Memory Mode” turned off. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 147: Changing The Noise Reduction Setting
[Auto]. • When the exposure mode is set to AUTO, AUTO+, Sweep Panorama, Scene Selection, or Picture Effect, this item is set to [Weak]. • Noise reduction is not performed on RAW images. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 148: Changing The Function Of The Buttons
1 t [Focus Hold Button] t [D.O.F.Preview] Enabling the Focus Magnifier function You can zoom the image to check the focus using the button during shooting. MENU button t 1 t [Focus Magnifier] t [On] Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 149 DRO/Auto HDR Assigns “DRO/Auto HDR” to the D-RANGE button. Creative Style Assigns “Creative Style” to the D-RANGE button. SCN/Picture Effect Assigns “SCN/Picture Effect” to the D-RANGE button. Sweep Shooting Assigns “Sweep Shooting” to the D-RANGE button. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 150: Changing Other Settings
Releasing the shutter when no lens is attached You can release the shutter when no lens is attached. Select this when you attach the camera on an astronomical telescope, etc. MENU button t 1 t [Release w/oLens] t [Enable] Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 151: Selecting The Language
– Always displays the first screen of the menu. – Displays the last item set. This will make it easier to quickly reset the last item you set previously. MENU button t 2 t [Menu start] t Select the desired setting Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 152: Setting The Lcd Monitor/Electronic Viewfinder
2 t [Auto Review] t Select the desired setting Note • In auto review, the image will not be displayed in the vertical position even if [Playback Display] is set to [Auto Rotate] (page 123). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 153 The grid line is an auxiliary line for shooting composition. You can set the grid line to on/off or select the type of grid line. The available range of movie recording is also displayed. MENU button t 2 t [Grid Line] t Select the desired setting Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 154: Confirming The Version Of The Camera
Note • An update can be performed only when the battery level is (three remaining battery icons) or more. We recommend that you use a sufficient battery or the AC- PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 155: Resetting To The Default
Creative Style (113) Standard SCN/Picture Effect (64) Portrait Recording menu Items Reset to Image: Size (140) L:16M Image: Aspect Ratio (141) Image: Quality (141) Fine Movie: Size (141) 1920 × 1080 Movie: File Format (86) AVCHD Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 156 Sets display in finder (42) Always Display Rec. Data (41) For Live View Auto Review (152) Auto+ Cont. Advance (63) Auto Auto+ Image Extract. (63) Auto Playback menu Items Reset to Slide Show – Interval (127) 3 sec Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 157 Manual ±0.0 Viewfinder Bright. (152) Auto Power Save (150) 1 Min CTRL FOR HDMI (138) Help Guide Display (150) Upload Settings (145) USB Connection (164) Mass Storage Audio signals (150) Demo Mode (151) Menu start (151) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 158: Viewing Images On A Computer
Using with your computer Following applications are contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) to allow more versatile use of images shot with your camera. • Sony Image Data Suite “Image Data Converter SR” “Image Data Lightbox SR” • “PMB” (Picture Motion Browser) See page 160 for notes on installation of “PMB.”...
Page 159 (USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer), as the camera is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant). • When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 160: Using The Software
Click [Install]. Make sure that both “Sony Image Data Suite” and “PMB” are checked and follow the instructions on the screen. • Connect the camera to the computer during the procedure following the instructions on the screen (page 164).
Page 161 • To adjust images with white balance, exposure, and creative style, etc. • To save the images displayed and edited on a computer. • You can either save the image as RAW format or save it in the general file format. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 162 To use “Image Data Converter SR,” refer to Help. Click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Image Data Suite] t [Help] t [Image Data Converter SR Ver.3]. “Image Data Converter SR” support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/ Using “Image Data Lightbox SR”...
Page 163 • “PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh computers. To use “PMB,” refer to “PMB Help.” Double-click the shortcut of (PMB Help) on the desktop. Or, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [PMB] t [PMB Help]. “PMB” support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/pmb-se/ Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 164: Connecting The Camera To The Computer
When the AutoPlay Wizard appears after making a USB connection between the camera and a computer, click [Open folder to view files] t [OK] t [DCIM] or [MP_ROOT] t copy the desired images to the computer. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 165 Do not delete or copy AVCHD format movies on the memory card from the computer. Sony is not held liable for consequences resulting from such operations via the computer.
Page 166: Deleting The Usb Connection
[OK]. Note • Drag and drop the icon of the memory card or the drive icon to the “Trash” icon beforehand when you use a Macintosh computer, and the camera is disconnected from the computer. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 167: Creating A Movie Disc
“PMB.” Notes • If you use a Sony DVDirect (DVD Writer), you can transfer data by inserting a memory card into the memory card slot of the DVD writer, or connecting your camera to the DVD writer with a USB cable.
Page 168: Creating An Avchd Format Disc
(HD) disc is created. • You can play a high definition image quality (HD) disc on AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player and a PlayStation®3. You cannot play the disc on ordinary DVD players. Standard definition image quality (STD) movie converted from high...
Page 169 Click [BD Add-on Software] on the installation screen of “PMB,” and install this plug-in according to the on-screen instructions. Connect your computer to the Internet when you install [BD Add-on Software]. See “PMB Help” for details. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 170 • It will take a longer time to create a disc because AVCHD format movies are converted to standard definition image quality (STD) movies. • An Internet connection environment is required when creating a DVD-Video (STD) disc for the first time. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 171: Printing Images
Press the MENU button. Select [Enter] with v, then press the center of the control button. Notes • You cannot specify DPOF on RAW data files. • You can specify any number up to 9. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 172 MENU button t 1 t [Specify Printing] t [Date Imprint] t [On] Note • This function may not be provided, depending on the printer. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 173: Others
LCD panel 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT system, 15 points (3 points drive cross type) Total number of dots Sensitivity Range 921 600 (640 × 3 (RGB) × –1 to 18 EV (at ISO 100 480) dots equivalent) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 174 Approx. 4 seconds 3.5 mm Stereo minijack Flash coverage REMOTE Terminal Covering 18 mm lens (focal length that the lens [Power, general] indicates) Used battery pack Flash compensation Rechargeable battery pack ±2.0 EV (1/3 EV step) NP-FW50 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 175: Rechargeable Battery Pack
0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Storage temperature range –20 to +60°C (–4 to +140°F) Maximum dimensions Approx. 63 × 95 × 32 mm (2 1/2 × 3 3/4 × 1 5/16 inches) (W/H/D) Mass Approx. 85 g (3 oz) Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 176 • The infinity position provides for some adjustment to compensate for focus shift caused by change in temperature. To shoot a subject at infinite distance in MF mode, use the viewfinder and set focus. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 177 • PowerPC is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation in the United Trademarks States. • is a trademark of Sony • Intel, Intel Core, MMX, and Corporation. Pentium are trademarks or • “Memory Stick,” , “Memory registered trademarks of Intel Stick PRO,”...
Page 178 PlayStation 3 by downloading the application for PlayStation 3 from PlayStation Store (where available.) • The application for PlayStation 3 requires PlayStation Network account and application download. Accessible in areas where the PlayStation Store is available. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 179: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. Check the items on pages 179 to 187. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Check the following items. Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery pack again after about one minute, and turn on the power.
Page 180 The image is not clear in the viewfinder. • Adjust the diopter scale properly using the diopter-adjustment dial (page 31). No images in the viewfinder. • [FINDER/LCD Setting] is set to [Manual]. Press the FINDER/LCD button (page 40). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 181 • When the focus mode switch is equipped with the lens, set it to AF. • Ambient light is insufficient. Eye-Start AF does not work. • Set [Eye-Start AF] to [On] (page 40). • Press the shutter button halfway down. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 182 The optical properties of some lenses may cause the periphery of the image to appear too dark (insufficient light). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 183 • Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. We recommend that you protect images that you do not want to delete (page 133). You cannot mark a DPOF mark. • You cannot mark DPOF marks on RAW images. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 184: Memory Card
• Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on (page 164). Memory card Cannot insert a memory card. • Insertion direction of the memory card is wrong. Insert it in the correct direction (page 21). Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 185 Exif information. For compatibility with Exif information, consult the manufacturer of the printer or the software. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 186 • If an AC Adaptor (sold separately) is used, disconnect the power plug. Connect the power plug and turn on the camera again. If the camera does not work after doing these solutions, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Page 187 • The SteadyShot function does not work. You can continue to shoot but the SteadyShot function will not work. Turn the camera off and on. If the SteadyShot scale continues to flash, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Page 188: Warning Messages
It may take a some time • Images recorded with other to complete the format. cameras or images modified with If the message still appears, a computer may not be able to be change the memory card. displayed. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 189 If because you have been shooting the message appears frequently, continuously. consult your Sony dealer or local Turn the power off. Cool the authorized Sony service facility. camera and wait until the camera is ready to shoot again.
Page 190 • You attempted to specified DPOF without specifying images. Cannot create more folders. • The folder with a name beginning with “999” exists on the memory card. You cannot create any folders if this is the case. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 191: Precautions
When attaching the body cap, remove all the dust from the cap before placing it on the camera. When you purchase the DT 18- 55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM Lens Kit, purchase the Rear Lens Cap ALC- R55 also. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 192 • Before you record one-time events, battery may be dead. Consult your make a trial recording to make sure Sony dealer or local authorized Sony that the camera is working service facility. correctly. • This camera is neither dust-proof, Charging method of the internal nor splash-proof, nor water-proof.
Page 193 • Keep the camera, supplied accessories, etc., out of the reach of children. A memory card, etc., may be swallowed. If such a problem occurs, consult a doctor immediately. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 194: Avchd Format
Based on the AVCHD format, your camera records with the high definition image quality (HD) mentioned below. Video signal* 1080 60i-compatible device MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920 × 1080/60i 1080 50i-compatible device MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920 × 1080/50i Audio signal: Dolby Digital 2ch Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 195: 3D-Shootings
• When the whole angle of 3D panoramic shooting and the angle in which you fixed the focus and exposure with AE/AF lock are extremely different in brightness, color and focus, the shooting will not be successful. If this happens, Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 196: Index
Delete ........134 Autofocus mode......92 Depth of field ......74 AVCHD ........194 Diopter-adjustment ....31 Disc creation ......167 DPOF setup......171 Battery pack......19, 21 D-RANGE button ....149 Bracket........121 D-Range Optimizer....111 “BRAVIA” Sync ......138 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 197 Focus Magnifier ......95 Long exp.NR ......147 Focus mode ........ 92 Focus-lock........91 Folder Name ......143 Macro ......... 64 Format ........144 Manual exposure ......81 Manual focus......94 Manual shift ....... 82 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 198 Self-timer ......... 120 Pop Color........67 Set the clock....... 30 Portrait ........64 Sets display in finder ....42 Posterization (B/W) ....67 Sharpness ......... 113 Posterization (Color) ....67 Shooting ........60 Power Save .......150 Shoulder strap ......32 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 199 Toy Camera........ 67 USB connection ....... 164 VBR ........... 87 Version........154 Viewfinder ......40, 153 Viewing image ......123 Viewing images on a TV screen ..........136 White balance ......115 White balance bracket....122 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
Page 200 VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO the Adobe Systems web page: PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. http://www.adobe.com/ NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Sony Manuals...
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Sony slt-a35 Instruction Manual

Preparing the Camera

Before Your Operation

Shooting Images

Using the Shooting Function

Using the Viewing Function

Changing Your Setup

Viewing Images on a Computer

Printing Images

Others

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