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1. 73 2 Keep the shutter button halfway down and put the subject back in the original position to re compose the shot 3 Press the shutter button fully down to take the picture Fn button rx Autofocus mode Select the desired setting Single shot AF The camera focuses and the focus is locked when you press the shutter button halfway down Automatic AF The Autofocus mode is switched between Single shot AF and Continuous AF according to the movement of the subject When you press and hold the shutter button halfway down if the subject is motionless the focus is locked and if the subject is in motion the camera continues to focus Continuous AF The camera continues to focus while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down The audio signals will not sound when the subject is in focus Focus lock cannot be used Shooting techniques Use ES Single shot AF when the subject is motionless Use Continuous AF when the subject is in motion 14 Note EXE Automatic AF is selected when the exposure mode is set to AUTO or one of the following Scene Selection modes amp Portrait Landscape Sunset or J Night Port View Single shot AF is selected when the exposure mode is set to amp Macro in Scene Selection Continuous AF is selected when the exposure mode is set to amp Sports Action
2. 149 FOCUS c 71 Focus indicator 72 Focus mode sss 74 Focus lock sess 73 Folder name 122 Q 123 H Help Guide disp High ISO NR High speed sync Histogram eene 166 Image Data Converter SR 141 Image Data Lightbox SR 141 Image Index 108 Image quality 120 m ge size cente 120 ISO sensitivity 96 J IPEG ete Ene 120 L Landscape tee 55 Language 126 LCD brightness 127 LCD monitor 38 80 111 Les noie ntes 20 Long 124 M MACtO iier es 56 Manual 66 Manual focus 76 Manual focus check Live View S TI Manual shift 68 Memory card switch 22 Memory Stick Duo 22 Memory Stick PRO Duo 22 MET eee sedare 46 Metering 90 Moisture condensation 163 Multi 90 N New folder 123 Night Port View 59 Noise reduction 124 Number of recor
3. t 0 te 27 Shooting an image the way you want it Exposure mode s 60 P Shooting with program auto see 61 A Shooting by controlling the blur of the background CApertuie priority 62 S Shooting a moving subject with various expressions Shutter speed priority sss 64 M Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually Manual exposure orte 66 M Shooting trails with long exposure BULB 69 Using the Selecting the focus method sss 71 shooting function Using autofocns 71 Shooting with your desired composition Focus lock M 73 subject Autofocus mode Selecting the focus area AF area Adjusting the focus manually Manual focus 76 Shooting with the manual focus check Live View TI Switching the recording information display DISP LCD monitor Using the flash Performing wireless flash shooting 85 Adjusting the brightness of the image Exposure Flash compensation Metering Shooting with fixed brightness AE Lock Using brightness compensation for the entire image Exposure compensation eee 87 Adjusting the amount of flash light Flash compensation Selecting the flash control mode to set the amount of flash light Flash control eene 89 Selecting the method for
4. 11 For shooting Fn Function button 45 46 For viewing t3 Image rotation button 107 12 Access lamp 23 13 Controller A W lt 4 P 44 14 Controller Enter 44 AF button 75 Do not directly touch these parts 35 uonesado 310439 m Accessory shoe 85 Image sensor position mark 73 MF CHECK LIVE VIEW Manual focus check Live View button 77 4 ISO button 96 X a Drive button 101 36 6 D RANGE Dynamic range button 91 1 HDMI terminal 117 2 lt USB terminal 132 145 3 REMOTE terminal When connecting the RM S1AM RM L1AM Remote Commander sold separately to the camera insert the plug of the Remote Commander in the REMOTE terminal aligning the guide of the plug on the guide of the REMOTE terminal 4 Hooks for shoulder strap 27 5 DC IN terminal When connecting the AC PW10AM AC Adaptor sold separately to the camera turn the camera off then plug the connector of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN terminal on the camera 6 Memory card switch 7 SD memory card insertion slot 22 Memory Stick PRO Duo media insertion slot 22 Memory card cover Battery cover 17 Tripod receptacl
5. e uo safieu BE 4 Double click the Documents folder Then right click on the Documents window to display the menu and click Paste The image files are copied to the Documents folder When an image with the same file name exists in the copy destination folder the overwrite confirmation message appears When you overwrite an existing image with a new one the original file data is deleted To copy an image file to the computer without overwriting change the file name to a different name and then copy the image file However note that if you change the file name you may not be able to play back that image with your camera page 136 For Macintosh 1 Double click the newly recognized icon DCIM the folder where the images you want to copy are stored 2 Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon The image files are copied to the hard disk For Windows Click Start gt Documents For Windows XP My Documents To view RAW images the supplied Image Data Converter SR software is required page 141 Double click the desired image file The image is displayed 134 For Macintosh Double click the hard disk icon the desired image file to open the image file Perform each procedure for Windows or Macintosh listed below beforehand when Disconnecting the USB cable Removing the memory card Turning off the camera E For Win
6. i Drive mode 101 100 Remaining number of ge recordable images 29 S 8 dzz 100 Remaining battery 18 deed 2 _ 18 Flash mode 82 Red eye 2 din d se reduction 84 Displ Indicati Ispla ndication s Focus mode 74 d Spot metering area 90 AF area 75 80 Display Indication t i H 1 AF area 75 5 Display Indication 2 ISO sensitivity 96 Metering 90 42 0 Flash compensation 88 AWB fs White balance Auto amp Preset Custom Color W temperature Color filter 7500K G9 97 Um 0 D Range Optimizer 91 w Auto HDR 92 mat wat Creative Style 94 Port Tand Eus 81 uonounj Buroous ayy pi Using the flash In a dark location using the flash allows you to shoot the subject brightly and it also helps to prevent camera shake When shooting into the sun you can use the flash to shoot a bright image of the backlit subject 1 Fn button 4 Flash mode Select the desired setting 2 Press the button button The flash pops up In AUTO or Scene Selection mode the flash automatically pops up if the amount of light is insufficient or the subject is backlit The built in flash does not pop up even if you press the 4 button 3 After the flash has finished charging shoot the subject 4 Flash
7. PMB you can Import images shot with the camera and display them on the computer Organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them Retouch Red Eye Correction etc print and send still images as e mail attachments change the shooting date and more Print or save still images with the date Create a data disc using a CD burner drive or DVD burner drive For details on PMB refer to PMB Guide To start PMB Guide double click the shortcut of D PMB Guide on the desktop When starting up from the start menu click Start Programs Sony Picture Utility Help PMB Guide The support information for the PMB English only http www sony co jp pmb se Note The confirmation message of the Information tool appears on the screen when starting PMB for the first time Select Start This function informs you of news such as software updates You can change the setting later 142 Specifying DPOF Using the camera you can specify the 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 images after printing It is recommended that you unspecify them after printing Specifying unspecifying DPOF on selected images 1 MENU button gt 1 Specify Printing DPOF setup Marked images OK
8. PMB Guide Consult the computer or software manufacturer After making a USB connection PMB does not start automatically Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on page 132 Cannot insert a memory card Insertion direction of the memory card is wrong Insert it in the correct direction page 22 Cannot record on a memory card The memory card is full Delete unnecessary images page 115 An unusable memory card is inserted page 23 You have formatted a memory card by mistake All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting You cannot restore it Memory Stick PRO Duo media are not recognized by a computer with a Memory Stick media slot If Memory Stick PRO Duo media are not supported on your computer s Memory Stick media slot connect the camera to the computer page 132 The computer will recognize the Memory Stick PRO Duo media Also see PictBridge compliant printer as follows in conjunction with the following items 156 The color of the image is strange When you print the images recorded in Adobe RGB mode using sRGB printers that are not compatible with Adobe RGB DCF2 0 Exif2 21 the images are printed at a lower intensity level page 95 Images are printed with both edges cut off Depending on your printer the left right top and bottom edges of the image may be cut off Especially when you print an image shot
9. chemical burns Observe the following cautions Do not disassemble Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering dropping or stepping on it Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals Do not expose to high temperature above 60 C 140 F such as in direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun 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 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 charger Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit the battery charger is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet wall socket If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet wall socket For Customers in the U S A and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Lithium Ion batteries are recyclable You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest
10. media are referred to as the Memory Stick PRO Duo media and the SD memory card and SDHC memory card are referred to as the SD memory card in this Instruction Manual 1 Open the memory card cover 2 Insert Memory Stick PRO Duo Face side SD memory card media or an SD memory card Terminal part Insert the memory card until it clicks as BEES Of N J illustrated D Su EON Face side Memory are i5 Duo Terminal part 3 Select the type of memory card you want to use using the memory card switch 4 Close the memory card cover 22 To remove the memory card Check that the access lamp is not lit then open the memory card cover and push the memory card once Access lamp Do not strike bend or drop the memory card Do not use or store the memory card under the following conditions High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight Locations exposed to direct sunlight Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present The memory card may be hot just after it has been used for a long time Be careful when you handle it When the access lamp is lit do not remove the memory card or the battery pack or turn off the power 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 We recomme
11. the FDA Angle Finder sold separately or the FDA MEIAM Magnifying Eyepiece sold separately to the camera remove the eyecup as illustrated and attach them 2 Slide the eyepiece cover over the viewfinder 4 BL Notes When shooting with the eyepiece cover the eyepiece sensors cannot be activated When using the eyepiece cover turn off both Eye Start AF page 73 and Auto off w VF page 127 To turn the LCD monitor on and off use the DISP Display button 28 Checking the number of recordable images Once you insert a memory card into the gg e xus camera and set the power switch to ON the number of images that can be i s E recorded should you continue to shoot medeQedez using the current settings is displayed on ES the LCD monitor 1 125 F28 s Notes When 0 the number of recordable images flashes in yellow the memory card is full Replace the memory card with another one or delete images in the current memory card page 115 When NO CARD the number of recordable images flashes in yellow it means no memory card has been inserted Insert a memory card 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 Im
12. 3 Connect the camera to the printer To the USB terminal safew Gunuiid B USB cab 5 E cmm T USB terminal 4 Turn on your camera and the printer The screen used for selecting images you want to print appears 1 Select the image to print with lt gt on the controller then press the center of the controller To cancel press the center again 2 Select OK in the menu then press the center of the controller The image is printed After the screen indicating that the print is completed appears press the center of the controller 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 if you want to print other images To cancel the print During printing pressing the center of the controller cancels the print Remove the USB cable or turn off the camera When you want to print again follow the procedure Stages 1 and 2 above 146 Specifications Camera System Camera Type Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera with built in flash and interchangeable lenses Lens All of Lenses Image sensor Image format 23 4x15 6 mm APS C format CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of image sensor Approx 14 600 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx 14 200 000 pixels SteadyShot System Image sensor shift mechanism Anti Dust System Charge protection coating on Low Pass Filter and image sensor shift mechanism Auto Focus System TTL phase detection system CCD
13. 67 aA Cy eda EV scale 67 104 RAW Image quality 120 3 RAW J FINE STD Display Indication Ci C Image size 120 Aspect amp Flash mode 82 Red eye Ei Em D ratio 120 o o reduction 84 ms Sd Memory card 22 guss 100 Remaining number of O Siti Bl Drive mode 101 recordable images 29 ow Be 100 Remaining battery 18 2 EXE Focus mode 74 JST lat Ea ISO sensitivity 96 eene Shutter speed indicator om D Range Optimizer 91 64 ux Auto HDR 92 we Aperture indicator 62 39 uonesado 1no 310439 m 4 Display Indication 1 250 Shutter speed 64 F4 Aperture 62 1 0 Exposure compensation 87 1 86 x SteadyShot 49 40 See pages in parentheses for details of operation In AUTO or Scene Selection mode In P A S M mode aH om FINE Cr 100 emos 1 P FINE Tr WS 100 100 Lrigm 2H af L mm DH awe cei ds Qi B Y 2111110111112 1125 F28 3 808 1 1125 F28 Display Indication Display Indication 3 Drive mode 101 Enc PAS M Mode dial 51 70 Sn dis 6 GES Focus mode 74 RAW Image quality 120 RAW J
14. C Center weighted Charging battery pack Cleaning mode Color filteres sarii Color Space Color temperature Compression ratio Continuous AF Continuous bracket Continuous shooting Contrast Controller Creative Style CTRL FOR HDMI Custom white b D Date imprint Date Time setup alance DC IN terminal Depth of field Diopter adjustment 26 DPOF 143 D Range Optimizer 91 Drive mode ets 101 E Enlarged image 107 71 EV 67 87 104 EXpOSUIe rettet eee 60 Exposure compensation 87 Exposure 60 EY CCU 28 Eyepiece 28 Eyepiece sensors Eye Start 73 F File number ss 122 82 Flash 103 Flash compensation 88 Flash control sss 89 Flash mode sss 82 OT aee et eei 51 82 Fn button 44 Focal length
15. LCD panel 6 7 cm 2 7 type TFT drive Total number of dots 230 400 960 x 240 dots Input output terminals USB miniB HDMI HDMI type C minijack Power general Used battery pack Rechargeable battery pack NP FM500H Others PictBridge Compatible 148 Exif Print Compatible PRINT Image Matching III Compatible Dimensions Approx 137 x 104 x 81 mm 5 1 2 x 4 1 8 x 3 1 4 inches W H D excluding protrusions Mass Approx 520 g 1 lb 2 3 oz without batteries memory card and body accessories Operating temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F File format JPEG DCF Ver 2 0 Exif Ver 2 21 MPF Baseline compliant DPOF compatible USB communication Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant BC VM10 Battery charger Input rating 100 V 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 9 W Output rating 8 4 V DC 0 75 A Operating temperature range 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Storage temperature range 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Maximum dimensions Approx 70 x 25 x 95 mm 2 7 8 x 1x 3 3 4 inches W H D Mass Approx 90 g 3 2 oz Rechargeahle battery pack NP FM500H Used battery Lithium ion battery Maximum voltage DC84V Nominal voltage DC7 2 V Maximum charge current 20 Maximum charge voltage DC84V Capacity Typical 11 8 Wh 1 650 mAh Minimum 11 5 Wh 1 600 mAh Maximum dimensions Approx 38 2 x 20 5 x 55 6 mm 19 16x 13 16 x2 1 4 inches W H D Mass Approx 78 g 2 8 oz Design and specifications are
16. You have deleted an image by mistake Once you have deleted an image you cannot restore it We recommend that you protect images that you do not want to delete page 114 You cannot mark a DPOF mark You cannot mark DPOF marks on RAW images You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible with the camera Check Recommended computer environment pages 131 138 Your computer does not recognize your camera Check that the camera is turned on When the battery level is low install the charged battery pack page 13 or use the AC Adaptor sold separately Use the USB cable supplied page 132 Disconnect the USB cable and connect it again firmly Set USB connection to Mass Storage page 132 Disconnect all equipment other than the camera the keyboard and the mouse from the USB jacks of your computer Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other device page 131 You cannot copy images Make the USB connection by properly connecting the camera with your computer page 132 Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS page 133 155 5190 When you shoot images with a memory card formatted by a computer you may not be able to copy the images to a computer Shoot using a memory card formatted by your camera page 123 The image cannot be played back on a computer If you are using PMB refer to the
17. contrast etc can be readjusted The RAW format image cannot be printed using a DPOF print designated printer or a PictBridge compliant printer You cannot set Auto HDR on RAW format images 121 dnas 1no B Setting the method for recording on a memory card MENU button 2 File number Select the desired setting Series The camera does not reset numbers and assigns numbers to files in sequence until the number reaches 9999 Reset The camera resets numbers in the following cases and assigns numbers to files from 0001 When the recording folder contains a file a number one higher than the largest number is assigned When the folder format is changed When all the images in the folder are deleted When the memory card is replaced When the memory card is formatted The recorded images are stored in automatically created folders in the DCIM folder of the memory card MENU button amp 2 Folder name Select the desired setting Standard form The folder name format is as follows folder number MSDCF Example 100MSDCF Date form The folder name format is as follows folder number Y the last digit MM DD Example 10090405 Folder name 100 date 04 05 2009 You can create a folder in a memory card for recording images A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher than the largest numb
18. lt Taos ane FINE E AF area 75 STD White balance Auto Cs Image size 120 Aspect Preset Custom Color Ct Cm ES ratio 120 i E Color filter 97 ms 450 Memory 22 ws Gol US D Range Optimizer 91 100 Remaining number of a Auto HDR 92 recordable images 29 Dat puit Creative Style 94 qrzz 10096 Remaining battery 18 Cuni 2 Metering mode 90 Display Indication Exposure compensation Flash mode 82 Red eye 87 Metered Manual 5 e X reduction 84 67 REAR WL gps Flash compensation 88 EV scale 67 104 Iso AUTO ISO sensitivity 96 41 uonesado 310439 3 Display Indication 1 125 Shutter speed 64 F2 8 Aperture 62 41 0 Exposure 87 p AE lock 86 Ay SteadyShot 49 42 1 2 mme 125 55 zasos Dal 1 Display Indication M AF area 75 un Wide AF area 75 Shooting area for aspect ratio 16 9 120 2 Display Indication 4 7 Flash compensation 88 Flash charging 82 WL Wireless flash 85 H High speed sync Manual focus 76 Q Focus 125 Shutter speed 64 5 6 Aperture 62 EV scale 67 104
19. 4 Camera shake warning indicator flashes in the viewfinder In this case use a tripod or the flash t Wg Camera shake warning indicator Note The Wy Camera shake warning indicator is displayed only in the modes that automatically set the shutter speed This indicator is not displayed in M S modes The SteadyShot function is set to On in the default setting The SteadyShot scale indicator The wl SteadyShot scale indicator shows the camera shake status Wait until the scale becomes low then start shooting il SteadyShot scale indicator To deactivate the SteadyShot function MENU button f 1 SteadyShot Off 49 safieuii Bunoous E Note The SteadyShot function may not work optimally when the power has just been turned on or when the shutter button has been pressed all the way down without stopping halfway In the following cases we recommend that you mount the camera on a tripod Shooting without a flash under dark conditions Shooting with slow shutter speeds which are typically used in night time shooting 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 90 w e Shooting with the automatic setting The AUTO mode allows you to easily
20. 84 The EV scale in M mode The 4 arrow appears if the set exposure is beyond the range of the EV scale The arrow starts flashing if the difference becomes greater LCD monitor Standard Display Y 22111110 1 111 1 24 Standard value Viewfinder 2ee4 Standard value 67 safew Manual shift 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 68 M Shooting trails with long exposure BULB This mode is suitable for Shooting trails of light such as fireworks Shooting trails of stars 1 Set the mode dial to M 2 Rotate the control dial to the left until BULB is indicated m2 1 01 10 24 50 om R LO O mm BULB F10 BULB 3 While pressing the 2 button rotate the control dial to adjust the aperture F number button 69 safieuii 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus D Press and hold the shutter button for the duration of the shooting As long as the shutter button is pressed the shutter remains open Shooting techniques Use a tripod Set the focus to infinity in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks etc Use the Wireless R
21. 85 Wireless Remote Commander 168 Index 169 170
22. AEL button 86 Red eye reduc 84 Auto review 127 Auto off w VF 127 Grid Line 127 Playback menu 1 Delete 115 Format 123 Slide show 109 Protect 114 Specify Printing 143 PlaybackDisplay 106 Setup menu LCD brightness 127 File number 122 Date Time setup 25 Folder name 122 Power Save LV 126 Select folder 123 X 1 Power Save OVF 126 2 New folder 123 CTRL FOR HDMI 119 USB connection 132 145 gN Language 126 Audio signals 126 Help Guide disp 126 Cleaning mode 32 3 Version 128 Reset default 129 47 uonesado 1no 310439 m Shooting an image without camera shake Camera shake refers to unwanted movement of the camera that occurs after the shutter button has been pressed resulting in a blurred image To reduce camera shake follow the instructions below Stabilize your upper body and take a position that keeps the camera from moving When using the viewfinder In manual focus check Live View mode page 77 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 48 Point Lightly tuck your elbows against your body When shooting in a kneeling position steady your upper body by placing your elbow on your knee Camera shake warning indicator Due to potential camera shake the
23. and backgrounds You can use rear sync to shoot a natural image of the trail of a moving subject such as a moving bicycle or a walking person Notes Do not hold the camera by grabbing the flash emitter Shooting conditions required to prevent shadows from appearing on an image vary depending on the lens When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection the Slow sync REAR 4 Rear sync and M Wireless items cannot be selected 83 uonaunj Buroous ayy The flash range The range of the built in flash depends on the ISO sensitivity and aperture value Refer to the following table Aperture F2 8 F4 0 F5 6 ISO 200 1 6m 3 3 20 1 43m 33 14 1 3m 3 3 9 8 setting feet feet feet 400 1 4 8 6m 4 6 28 1 6m 3 3 20 1 4 3 m 3 3 14 feet feet feet 800 2 12 m 6 6 39 1 4 8 6 m 4 6 28 1 6 m 3 3 20 feet feet feet The AF illuminator AF illuminator does not operate when Autofocus mode is set to Continuous AF or the subject is moving in Automatic AF The or indicator lights The AF illuminator may not operate with focal lengths of 300 mm or longer When an external flash sold separately is attached the AF illuminator of the external flash is used To deactivate the AF illuminator MENU button 1 AF illuminator Off To use the red eye reduction The red eye reduction reduces the red eye phenome
24. and hold the AEL button after the shooting The setting is canceled when the button is released Except for exposure mode M the exposure is automatically selected Automatic exposure Based on the exposure acquired by the automatic exposure you can perform exposure compensation by shifting the exposure to either the side or the 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 uonaunj Buroous ayy Adjust in the Base exposure Adjust in the direction direction 87 1 Press the button to display the button exposure compensation screen 2 Adjust the exposure with the pue control dial 40 0 Toward over Brightens an image Toward under Darkens an image 2 00 1024 4 gt Adjust Exit Standard exposure 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject Shooting techniques Adjust the compensation level by checking the recorded image Using bracket shooting you can shoot multiple images with the exposure shifted to the plus or minus sides page 103 Note This item cannot be set when the exposure mode dial is set to AUTO M or Scene Selection 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
25. button amp 1 Date Time setup Adjust the diopter adjustment dial to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder Training the camera on a light allows you to adjust the diopter easily When the indicators do not appear clearly even if you adjust the diopter it is recommended that you use a dioptic adjustment attachment sold separately When it is hard to rotate the diopter adjustment dial Put your fingers under the eyecup and slide it upward to remove the eyecup then adjust the diopter 26 Using the accessories supplied This section describes how to use the shoulder strap the eyepiece cover and eyecup The other accessories are described in the following pages Rechargeable battery pack page 13 Battery charger Power cord mains lead page 13 USB cable pages 132 145 CD ROM page 139 Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera You can also attach the eyepiece cover page 28 on the strap 21 amp Jauie ay Buuredajg You can prevent light from entering through the viewfinder and affecting the exposure When the shutter is released without the use of the viewfinder as in shooting with the self timer attach the eyepiece cover 1 Carefully slide the eyecup off by pushing on each side of the eyecup Put your fingers under the eyecup and slide it upward When attaching the FDA MIAM Magnifier sold separately
26. button AWB White balance 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 100 amp Selecting the drive mode This camera has seven drive modes such as single shot advanced and continuous advanced Use them to suit your purpose This mode is for normal shooting button 7 Single shot adv Note When the exposure mode is set to shoot single shot E Sports Action in Scene Selection you cannot The camera records the images continuously at the following speeds Ty Hi Lino second Maximum 5 images per Maximum 3 images per second Our measurement conditions The speed of continuous shooting is slower depending on shooting conditions 1 button c Continuous adv Select the desired speed 2 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject When you press and hold the shutter button the recording continues The maximum number of continuous shots The number of continuous shooting images obtainable has an upper limit Fine 32 images Standard 116 images RAW amp JPEG 7 images RAW 14 images 101 uonaunj Buroous ayy To shoot continuously at higher speeds The camera shoots continuously at a maximum of seven images per second The exposure and
27. camera to the connector ES TV T HDMI cable sold separately gt f To the HDMI terminal 2 Turn on the TV and switch the input See also the operating instructions supplied with the TV 3 Turn on the camera Images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen Select the desired image with lt gt on the controller The LCD monitor on the camera does not turned on Controller Notes 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 117 uonounj Hurmaa ayy B By connecting your camera to Sony s VIDEO A compatible TV using an HDMI cable the TV automatically selects the appropriate image quality for viewing still pictures Please refer to the operating instructions of Sony s VIDEO A compatible TV for more details Some devices may not work properly Do not connect the output connector of the device with the HDMI terminal on the camera This may cause a malfunction 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 PhotoTV HD allows for a highly detailed photo like expression of subtle textures and colors To use your camera abroad Th
28. describes the process using a Windows computer as an example Step 1 is not necessary if the file name has not been changed When you use the supplied PMB software you can copy images easily page 138 136 1 Right click the image file then click Rename Change the file to DSCOLTLILILI Enter a number from 0001 to 9999 for OOOO If the overwrite confirmation message appears enter a different number An extension may be displayed depending on the computer settings The extension for images is JPG Do not change the extension 2 Copy the image file to the memory card folder in the following order Right click the image file then click Copy Double click Removable Disk in Computer For Windows XP My Computer Right click the LILILIMSDCF folder in the DCIM folder then click Paste OOO stands for any number within the range of 100 to 999 Notes You may be unable to play back some images depending on the image size When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model other than that of your camera playback on your camera is not guaranteed When there is no folder first create a folder with your camera page 123 and then copy the image file 137 1 e uo safew Ba Using the software To utilize images recorded with the camera the followin
29. explode if you attempt to charge them posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns When the CHARGE lamp flashes this may indicate a battery error or that a battery pack other than the specified type has been installed Check that the battery pack is the specified type If the battery pack is the specified type remove the battery pack replace it with new one or another one and check if the battery charger operates correctly If the battery charger operates correctly a battery error may have occurred f the battery charger is dirty charging may not be performed successfully Clean the battery charger with dry cloth etc To use your camera abroad Power sources You can use your camera and the battery charger and the AC PW10AM AC 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 transformer travel converter as this may cause a malfunction 14 Representative plug of power supply cord of countries regions around the world OO O O B3 Type C Type SE Type O Type American British British British CEE CEE Ocean Type Type Type Type Type Type Type The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart Depend on an area Different type of plug and supply voltage are used Attention Power cord meeting demands from each country s
30. image of the moving subject 1 Set the mode dial to S 64 2 Select the shutter speed with the control dial o mmo quo 0 14250 F4 10 Shutter speed 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the S ECTS subject BRE E The aperture is automatically adjusted to obtain correct exposure o mz jo 0 When the camera judges that the proper 1 250 F4 1 0 exposure is not obtained with the selected shutter speed the aperture Aperture F number value flashes In such cases adjust the shutter speed again Shooting techniques When the shutter speed is slower use a tripod When shooting an indoor sport select a higher ISO sensitivity Notes The Wy Camera shake warning indicator is not indicated in shutter speed priority mode The higher the ISO sensitivity the more conspicuous the noise When the shutter speed is one second or more noise reduction Long exp NR will be done after shooting You cannot do any further shooting during the reduction Press the button when you shoot with the flash 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 65 safieuii Bunoous m M Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually Manual exposure This mode is suitable for Shooti
31. line sensors 9 points 8 lines with center cross hair sensor System Sensitivity Range 0 to 18 EV at ISO 100 conversion AF illuminator Approx 1 to 5 m 3 3 to 16 4 feet Manual focus check Live View Image format Image sensor for shooting Frame Coverage 10096 Viewfinder Type Fixed eye level penta Dach mirror Frame Coverage 95 Magnification 0 83 x with 50 mm lens at infinity 1 diopter Eye Point Approximately 16 5 mm from the eyepiece 10 9 mm from the eyepiece frame at 1 m Dioptor Adjustment 2 5 to 41 0 m Exposure control Metering Cell SPC Metering method 40 segment honeycomb pattern Metering Range 1 to 20 EV 3 to 20 EV with Spot metering at ISO 100 conversion with F1 4 lens ISO sensitivity Recommended exposure index AUTO ISO 200 to 12800 Exposure compensation x2 0 EV 1 3 EV step 519010 m Shutter Type Electronically controlled vertical traverse focal plane type 147 Speed range 1 4000 second to 30 seconds bulb 1 3 EV step Flash sync speed 1 160 second Built In Flash Flash guide number GN 12 in meters at ISO 100 conversion Recycling time Approx 4 seconds Flash coverage Covering 18 mm lens focal length that the lens indicates Flash compensation x2 0 EV 1 3 EV step Recording media Memory Stick PRO Duo media Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media SD memory card SDHC memory card LCD monitor
32. mode dial to Landscape Shooting technique To accentuate the openness of the scenery set the lens to wide angle 99 safieuii This mode is suitable for Shooting close subjects such as flowers insects dishes or small goods Set the mode dial to s Macro Shooting techniques Get close to the subject and shoot at the minimum distance of the lens You can shoot a closer subject using a macro lens sold separately Set the flash mode to 9 Flash Off when you shoot a subject within 1 m 3 3 feet When shooting in macro mode the SteadyShot function will not be fully effective Use a tripod to achieve better results 96 This mode is suitable for Shooting moving subjects outdoors or in bright places Set the mode dial to Sports Action Shooting techniques The camera shoots images continuously while the shutter button is pressed Press and hold the shutter button halfway down until the right moment 97 safieuii E This mode is suitable for Shooting the red of the sunset beautifully Set the mode dial to 5 Sunset Shooting technique Used to shoot an image accentuating the red color compared with other modes This is also suitable for shooting the beautiful red of the sunrise 98 Taking night view photos This mode is suitable for Shooting portraits in night scenes Shooting nig
33. out more Sunset Sunset For shooting the beautiful red of the setting sun B W For shooting images in black and white monotone Contrast Saturation and T Sharpness can be adjusted for each Creative Style item Q Contrast The higher the value selected the more the difference of light and shadow is accentuated thus making an impact on an image Saturation The higher the value selected the more vivid the color When a lower value is selected the color of the image is restrained and subdued E Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness The higher the value selected the more the contours are accentuated and the lower the value selected the more the contours are softened 94 Notes When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection Creative Style is fixed to cat Standard and you cannot select other settings When B W is selected you cannot adjust the saturation The way colors are represented with combinations of numbers or the range of color reproduction is called color space You can change the color space depending on your purpose MENU button gy 1 Color Space Select the desired setting sRGB This is the standard color space of the digital camera Use sRGB in normal shooting such as when you intend to print out the images without any modification AdobeRGB This has a wide range of color reproduction
34. remove the battery from the product safely Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Notice for customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 i e marked with an or 9 mark must be used If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse Never use the plug without the fuse cover If you should lose the fuse cover please contact your nearest Sony service station Notes on using your camera Shooting procedure In manual focus check Live View mode the recorded image may be different from the image you monitored with the LCD monitor No compensation for contents of the recording The contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or a memory card etc Back up recommendation To avoid the potential risk of data loss always copy back up data to other medium Notes on the LCD monitor a
35. screen to complete the installation Note When the restart confirmation message appears restart the computer following the instructions on the screen 140 Note e If you save an image as RAW data the image is saved in the ARW2 1 format With Image Data Converter SR you can Edit images recorded in RAW format with various corrections such as tone curve and sharpness Adjust images with white balance exposure and creative style etc 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 For details on Image Data Converter SR refer to Help To start Help click Start All Programs Sony Image Data Suite Help Image Data Converter SR Ver 3 The support information for the Sony Image Data Suite English only http www sony co jp ids se With Image Data Lightbox SR you can Display and compare RAW JPEG images recorded with this camera Rate the images on a scale of five Set color labels and so on Display an image with Image Data Converter SR and make adjustments to it For details on Image Data Lightbox SR refer to Help To start Help from the Start menu click Start All Programs Sony Image Data Suite Help Image Data Lightbox SR 141 1 e uo safieu BurmelA Note PMB is not compatible with Macintosh computers With
36. shoot any subject under any conditions because the camera makes appropriate judgments on the situation to adjust the settings Select when shooting in a location where the use of a flash is restricted When you turn the mode dial the explanation of the selected mode and methods of shooting are displayed on the screen Help Guide disp You can clear the Help Guide page 126 1 Set the mode dial to or amp S Flash Off o E or amp ia E s 2 Hold the camera and look into the viewfinder The subject overlaid onto the focus area comes into focus automatically Eye Start AF page 73 3 Overlay the AF area on the desired subject If the Camera shake warning indicator flashes carefully shoot the subject holding the camera steady or hy using a tripod wg Camera shake warning indicator AF area 4 When using a zoom lens turn the zoom ring then decide on your shot Zoom ring safieuii Bunoous E 9 Press the shutter button halfway 4 down to focus When the focus is confirmed 6 or Focus indicator lights up page 72 e Waiting until the SteadyShot scale indicator is low makes the SteadyShot function more effective Focus indicator SteadyShot scale indicator 6 Press the shutter button fully y down to shoot Note Since the camera turns on the automatic setting function many feature
37. subject to change without notice On focal length The picture angle of this camera is narrower than that of a 35 mm format film camera You can find the approximate equivalent of the focal length of a 35 mm format film camera and shoot with the same picture angle by increasing the focal length of your lens by half For example by using a 50 mm lens you can get the approximate equivalent of a 75 mm lens of a 35 mm format film camera On image data compatibility This camera conforms with DCF Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed S19u10 149 Trademarks X isa trademark of Sony Corporation Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory STICK PRO Memory Stick Duo Memory STICK Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Memory Stick Micro MagicGate and MaaicGate are trademarks of Sony Corporation InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation PhotoTV HD is a trademark of Sony Corporation Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or oth
38. the power is on or off 163 519010 This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera However if you use the camera for only short periods it discharges gradually and if you do not use the camera at all for about 3 months it becomes completely discharged In this case be sure to charge this rechargeable battery before using the camera However even if this rechargeable battery is not charged you can still use the camera as long as you do not record the date and time If the camera resets the settings to the defaults each time you charge the battery the internal rechargeable battery may be dead Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Charging method of the internal rechargeable battery Insert a charged battery pack in the camera or connect the camera to a wall outlet wall socket using the AC Adaptor sold separately and leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off Notes on recording playback Before you record one time events make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly This camera is neither dust proof nor splash proof nor water proof Do not look at the sun or a strong light through a removed lens or the viewfinder This may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes 164 Or it may cause a malfunction of your camera Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio
39. tip of the battery pack to push the lock lever page 17 Check the model number of the battery pack pages 12 18 The remaining battery indicator is incorrect or sufficient remaining battery indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location page 163 The battery pack is discharged Install a charged battery pack page 13 The battery pack is dead page 19 Replace it with a new one Cannot turn on the camera Install the battery pack correctly page 17 The battery pack is discharged Install a charged battery pack page 13 The battery pack is dead page 19 Replace it with a new one 151 S19u10 The power turns off suddenly If you do not operate the camera for given period of time the camera turns to power saving mode and nearly shuts down To cancel the power save operate the camera such as pressing the shutter button halfway down page 126 The CHARGE lamp flashes when charging the battery pack Remove and re insert the battery pack correctly Charge the battery pack under the suitable temperatures between 10 and 30 C 50 and 86 F Shooting images Nothing is displayed on the LCD monitor when the power is turned on If you do not operate the camera for given period of time the camera turns to power saving mode and nearly shuts down To cancel the power save operate the cam
40. touch the inside of the camera such as lens contacts or the mirror Since dust on the mirror or around the mirror may affect the autofocus system blow away dust using a commercially available blower For details on cleaning the image sensor see the next page Do not use a spray blower Using one may cause a malfunction Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water then wipe the surface with a dry cloth Do not use the following as they may damage the finish or the casing Chemical products such as thinner benzine alcohol disposable cloths insect repellent sunscreen or insecticide etc Do not touch the camera with the above on your hand Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents such as thinner or benzine When cleaning the lens surface remove dust using a commercially available blower 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 e 31 esawe ay Bit If dust or debris enters the camera and lands on the image sensor the part that acts as the film it may appear on the photo image depending on the shooting environment If there is dust on the image sens
41. you For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries call toll free 1 800 822 8837 or visit http www tbrc org Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking 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 accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 For Customers in the U S A UL is an internationally recognized safety organization The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed If you have any questions about this product you may call Sony Customer Information Services Center 1 800 222 SONY 7669 The number below is for the FCC related matters only Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No DSLR A450 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127 U S A Telephone No 858 942 2230 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 accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modif
42. you want to turn on the LCD monitor while looking into the viewfinder select Off MENU button z 1 Auto off w VF Off You can select whether the grid line is displayed or not in manual focus check Live View mode page 77 MENU hutton z 1 Grid Line Select the desired setting 127 Confirming the version of the camera Displays the version of your camera Confirm the version when a firmware update is released MENU button amp 3 Version Note An update can be performed only when the battery level is zz three remaining battery icons or more We recommend that you use a sufficient battery or the AC PWIOAM AC Adaptor sold separately 128 Resetting to the default You can reset the main functions of the camera MENU button amp 3 Reset default OK The items to be reset are as follows Items Reset to Exposure compensation 87 x0 0 Recording information display 39 Graphic Display Playback display 106 Single image screen with recording information Drive mode 101 Single shot adv Flash mode 82 Fill flash differs based on whether the built in flash is open or not Autofocus mode 74 AF A AF area 75 Wide ISO 96 AUTO Metering mode 90 Multi segment Flash compens 88 0 0 White balance 97 AWB Auto white balance ColorTemperature Color fi
43. 03 FINE Co 1 30 FS 50400 KEY 35an AWB 2009 1 1 10 37 5 7 With recording Histogram display ithout recording data data To select the orientation when playing back an image recorded in the portrait position MENU button 5 1 PlaybackDisplay Select the desired setting Note When you play back the image on a TV or a computer the image will be displayed in the portrait position even if Manual rotate is selected 106 1 Display the image you want to T o rotate then press the 5 button Geg Qo button 2 Press the center of the controller The image is rotated counter clockwise When you want to do another rotation repeat step 2 Once you rotate the image the image is played back in the rotated position even if you turn off the power To return to the normal playback screen Press the gt button Note 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 An image can be enlarged for closer examination This is convenient to check the focus condition of a recorded image 1 Display the image you want to enlarge then press the amp button 107 uonounj Hurmaa ayy g 2 Zoom the image in or out with the amp button or Q button Rotat
44. 2 3051100 0003 003 FINE Lc Ce rJ P 1 125 F35 150200 g 2 E4 03 02 03 C 35m E ssookwi GAO AUTO 2009 1 1 10 37AM 3 7 1 Display Indication Display Indication 0 3 Flash compensation 88 1MS 555 Memory card 22 Metering mode 90 100 0003 Folder file number 35mm Focal length 149 136 fat Creative Style 94 On Protect 114 Landi DPOF3 DPOF set 143 Baud CET AWB 1 White balance Auto ied J Image quality 120 5500K M1 Preset Color temperature Color filter FINE Custom 97 STD Cr Fu Es DEG OFF D Range Optimizer 91 Ex bx Es a a HDR Auto HDR COQ AUTO image warning 92 MW Remaining battery gg Warning 18 2009 1 1 Date of recording 2 10 37AM 3 1 File number total number Display Indication of images m Histogram 113 PASM Mode dial 51 70 ceu 1 125 Shutter speed 64 F3 5 Aperture 62 180200 ISO sensitivity 96 0 3 Exposure compensation How to check the histogram The histogram displays the luminance distribution that shows how many pixels of a particular brightness exist in the picture To display the histogram press the DISP button pages 38 and 106 When the image has a high key or low key portion that portion is flashed on the histogram display Luminance limit warning The exposure compensation will change the histogram accordingly The right illustration is an example Sh
45. 2 Select the image with lt gt on the controller 3 Select the number of sheets with the center of the controller To unspecify DPOF set the number to 0 4 Press the MENU button 5 Select OK with A on the controller then press the center of the controller Notes You cannot specify DPOF on RAW data files You can specify any number up to 9 143 safieui unund B You can date images when printing them The position of the date inside or outside the image character size etc depends on your printer MENU button gt 1 Specify Printing Date imprint gt On Note This function may not be provided depending on the printer 144 Printing images by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge PictBridge compliant printer PictBridge is based on the CIPA standard CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Association Note You cannot print RAW images Stage 1 Connecting the camera to the printer Note It is recommended to use the AC Adaptor sold separately to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing 1 MENU button amp 2 USB connection 2 Turn the camera off and select the type of memory card you want to print images from using the memory card switch
46. 3 Windows Vista SP2 Windows 7 Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi boot environment 64 bit editions and Starter Edition are not supported 2 Starter Edition is not supported USB jack Provided as standard i Macintosh OS pre installed Mac OS X v10 4 10 5 10 6 USB jack Provided as standard Notes on connecting your camera to a computer Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time some devices including your camera may not operate depending on the types of USB devices you are using Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub or an extension cable Connecting your camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant allows advanced transfer high speed transfer as this camera is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant When your computer resumes from a suspend or sleep mode communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time 131 1 e uo safew Stage 1 Connecting the camera and your computer 1 Insert a memory card with recorded images into the camera 2 Select the type of memory card you want to copy images from using the memory card switch 3 Insert the sufficiently cha
47. 6 A subject that is low in contrast such as blue sky or a white wall Two subjects at different distances overlapping in the AF area 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 T2 To measure the exact distance to the subject The amp mark located on the top of the camera shows the location of the image sensor When you measure the exact distance between the camera and the subject refer to the position of the horizontal line The image sensor is the part of the camera that acts as the film Note f the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the attached lens the focus cannot be confirmed Make sure you put enough distance between the subject ES and the camera To deactivate the Eye Start AF function MENU button zx 1 Eye Start AF Off When using the camera with the FDA M1AM Magnifier sold separately the FDA A1AM Angle Finder sold separately or the FDA MEIAM Magnifying Eyepiece sold separately attached turn off both Eye Start AF and Auto off w VF because these accessories cover the eyepiece sensors located above the viewfinder 1 Place the subject within the AF area and press the shutter button halfway down The focus and exposure are fixed uonounj Buroous ayy
48. AE lock 86 Shooting unavailable warning 101 Camera shake warning 49 il SteadyShot scale 49 fes Aspect ratio 16 9 120 When using the HVL F58AM HVL F42AM Flash sold separately you can shoot with the High speed sync feature at any shutter speed For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the flash 43 uonesado 1no 310339 m Selecting a function setting You can select a function for shooting or playback with the one of buttons such as the Fn Function button or the MENU button When you start an operation an operation guide of controller functions will be ff N displayed at the bottom of the screen ee AN 4 Press A W lt P the controller to amp A move the cursor Press the center button to execute the selection In this Instruction Manual the process of selecting a function with the controller from the list displayed on the screen is described as follows we explain the process with the default icons Example Fn button AWB White balance Select the desired setting The operation guide list The operation guide also indicates operations other than the controller operation The indications of icons are as follows MENU MENU button o gt Returns with MENU button T Delete button amp Zoom in button Zoom out button ni gt Playback button aii Control dial This button is used
49. Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website http www sony net Printed using VOC Volatile Organic Compound free vegetable oil based ink Printed in Thailand 4159241110 SON Y 450 Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Instruction Manual DSLR A450 0 infoLrTHium 4 159 241 11 1 Preparing the camera BE Before your operation m Using the viewing function Changing your setup m Viewing images ona computer Shooting images Using the shooting function Printing images sz T SERIES MEMORY STICK sv Homi 2010 Sony Corporation Owner s Record 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 DSLR A450 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet Caution Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled the battery pack can burst cause a fire or even
50. G5 series 1 0 GHz or faster is recommended Intel Core Solo Core Duo Core 2 Duo or faster Memory 1 GB or more is recommended Display 1024 x 768 dots or more W Windows Log on as Administrator 1 Turn on your computer and insert the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive The installation menu screen appears f it does not appear double click Computer For Windows XP My Computer SONYPICTUTIL Install exe Under Windows Vista the AutoPlay screen may appear Select Run Install exe and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with the installation 2 Click Install Verify that both Sony Image Data Suite and Sony Picture Utility are checked and follow the instructions on the screen 1 e uo safieu BE 139 3 Remove the CD ROM after the installation is complete The following software is installed and shortcut icons appear on the desktop Sony Image Data Suite Image Data Converter SR Image Data Lightbox SR Sony Picture Utility PMB PMB Guide W Macintosh Log on as Administrator 1 Turn on your Macintosh computer and insert the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive 2 Double click the CD ROM icon 3 Copy the IDS INST pkg file in the MAC folder to the hard disk icon 4 Double click the IDS INST pkg file in the copy to folder Follow the instructions on the
51. No Memory Stick inserted Shutter is locked No SD memory card inserted Shutter is locked No memory card is inserted Insert a memory card Unable to print You tried to mark RAW images with a DPOF mark Processing When Long exposure noise reduction will be done for the same amount of time that the shutter was open You cannot do any further shooting during this reduction Initializing USB connection A USB connection has been established Do not disconnect the USB cable Check the connected device A PictBridge connection cannot be established Disconnect the USB cable and connect it again Unable to display Images recorded with other cameras or images modified with a computer may not be able to be displayed No lens attached Shutter is locked The lens is not attached properly or the lens is not attached When attaching the camera to an astronomical telescope or something similar set the exposure mode to M No images There is no image in the memory card Image protected You tried to delete protected images Camera overheating Allow it to cool The camera has become hot because you have been shooting continuously Turn the power off Cool the camera and wait until the camera is ready to shoot again I5 The temperature of the camera in manual focus check Live View mode is increasing If you intend to continue to use
52. When a large part of the subject is vivid green or red Adobe RGB is effective The file name of the image starts with DSC Notes Adobe RGB is for applications or printers that support color management and DCF2 0 option color space Using some applications or printers that do not support them may result in or print images that do not faithfully reproduce the color 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 95 uonaunj Buroous ayy m Setting ISO Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number recommended exposure index The larger the number the higher the sensitivity 1 Press the ISO button to display ISO button the ISO screen 2 Select the desired value with A V on the controller The larger the number the higher the noise level Notes When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection ISO is fixed to AUTO and you cannot select other ISO numbers When the exposure mode is set to P A S and ISO is set to AUTO ISO is automatically set between ISO 200 and ISO 1600 The AUTO setting is not provided in exposure mode M If you change the exposure mode to M with the AUTO setting it is switched to 200 Set the ISO according to your shooting conditions 96 Adjusting the color tones White balance The color tone of the subject changes dependin
53. age size L 14M Aspect ratio 3 2 Memory Stick PRO Duo Units Images sm ee 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB Standard 451 893 1796 3642 7188 Fine 319 633 1273 2582 5096 RAW amp JPEG 92 184 370 752 1485 RAW 131 260 523 1062 2097 29 amp Jauie ay E SD memory card Units Images Capacity 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB Standard 442 890 1793 3642 7188 Fine 313 631 1271 2582 5096 RAW amp JPEG 90 183 370 752 1485 RAW 128 259 522 1062 2097 When Aspect ratio is set to 16 9 you can record more images than the numbers shown in the table above However if it is set to RAW the number is the same as that of the 3 2 aspect ratio The approximate number of images that can be recorded is 1050 when you use the camera with the battery pack supplied at full capacity Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on the conditions of use The number is calculated with a battery pack at full capacity and in the following situation At an ambient temperature of 25 C 77 F Quality is set to Fine Autofocus mode is set to Automatic AF Shooting once every 30 seconds The flash strobes once every two times The power turns on and off once every ten times The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Association 30 Cleaning Do not
54. anufacturer 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 to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters 9 8 feet Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway fail restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable USB etc again Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of material
55. atemala 120 60 A Honduras 110 60 A Jamaica 110 50 A Mexico 120 127 60 A Nicaragua 120 240 60 A Panama 110 220 60 A South America Countries regions Voltage Frequency Hz Plug type Argentina 220 50 C BF O Brazil 127 220 60 A C Chile 220 50 C Colombia 120 60 A Peru 220 60 A C Venezuela 120 60 A Middle East Countries regions Voltage Frequency Hz Plug type Tran 220 50 C BF Traq 220 50 C BF Israel 230 50 C Saudi Arabia 127 220 50 A C BF Turkey 220 50 C UAE 240 50 C BF Africa Countries regions Voltage Frequency Hz Plug type Algeria 127 220 50 C Congo dem 220 50 C Egypt 220 50 C Ethiopia 220 50 C Kenya 240 50 C BF Nigeria 230 50 C BF South Africa 220 230 50 C BF Tanzania 230 50 C BF Tunisia 220 50 C 16 1 While sliding the battery cover open lever open the battery cover 2 Firmly insert the battery pack all Sem the way while pressing the lock Oh lever with the tip of the battery E Lock lever 3 Close the battery cover To remove the battery pack Turn off the camera and slide the lock 2 lever in the direction of the arrow Be a ce careful not to drop the battery pack E 3 Lock lever 17 eiawes ay E To remove the battery cover The battery cover can be removed to attach the VG B50AM Vertical Grip sold separately To remove the cover push the lever in the direction of the arrow and slide it out To attach the cover put the knob in
56. ay not obtain a desired effect depending on the luminance difference of a subject and the shooting conditions When the flash is used this function has little effect An image recorded with this function is limited to one overlaid image 92 You cannot use this function on RAW images When the contrast of the scene is low or when camera shake or subject blur is occurred you may not obtain good HDR images In such cases is indicated on the recorded image to inform you of this situation Shoot again as necessary paying attention to the contrast or blur 93 uonounj Buroous ayy lid Image processing Selecting your desired image processing Creative Style 1 Fn button Creative Style Select the desired setting 2 When you want to adjust Contrast e Saturation or T Sharpness select the desired item with lt gt then adjust the value with A V cstat Standard For shooting various scenes with rich gradation and beautiful colors Vivid The saturation and contrast are heightened for shooting striking images of colorful scenes and subjects such as flowers spring greenery blue sky or ocean views Port Portrait For shooting the skin color in a soft tone ideally suited to shooting portraits Landscape The saturation contrast and sharpness are heightened for shooting vivid and crisp scenery Distant landscapes also stand
57. ble again If an error message is indicated on the printer refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer 157 Cannot print images Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the USB cable RAW images cannot be printed Images shot using cameras other than this camera or images modified with a computer may not be printed Cannot print the image at the size selected Disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it whenever you change the paper size after the printer has been connected to the camera Cannot operate the camera after canceling printing Wait for a while as the printer is carrying out the cancellation It may take some time depending on the printer Others The lens gets fogged Moisture condensation has occurred Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it page 163 The message Set date and time appears when you turn on the camera The camera has been left unused for sometime with a low battery or no battery pack Charge the battery pack and set the date again pages 25 163 If the date setting is lost every time the battery pack is charged consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility The number of recordable images does not decrease or decreases two at a time This is because the compression rate and the image size after compression change depending on the image when you shoot a JPEG image
58. color filter value currently selected Registering the color tones Custom white balance In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light source use of custom white balance is recommended in order to accurately reproduce the whiteness 1 Fn button AWB White balance Custom 2 Select x24 SET with lt gt on the controller then press the center of the controller 3 Hold the camera so that the white area fully covers the AF area located in the center and then press the shutter button down The shutter clicks and the calibrated values ColorTemperature and Color filter are displayed 4 Press the center of the controller 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 99 uonounj Buroous ayy m Note The message Custom WB error indicates that the value is beyond the expected range When the flash is used on a subject in close proximity or a subject with a bright color is in the frame If you register this value the N84 indicator turns yellow on the recording information display on the LCD monitor You can shoot at this point but it is recommended that you set the white balance again to get a more correct white balance value To call the custom white balance setting Fn
59. dable images 29 30 PictBridge 145 PlaybackDisplay 106 Program 61 Protect c snnm 114 Q Quality e 120 R RAW aeter 120 141 Rear sync 82 Red eye reduc 84 Reducing camera shake 48 Remote Commander 105 Reset eere ets 129 eedem 107 Scene Selection 53 SD memory 22 Select 1 123 Self timer csser 102 Set the 25 Sharpness eese 94 Shooting aol Shoulder strap 27 Shutter 60 64 Shutter speed priority 64 Single shot AF 74 Slide show sss 109 SYNC ee iet 82 Specifications 147 Sports 57 nie 90 SteadyShot function 49 SUDSeL cen gU e iba te 58 U USB connection 132 V M ISIODG eere ers 128 Viewfinder 26 43 Viewing 106 Viewing images on a TV screen 117 White 1 97 White balance bracket 104 Wireless
60. de show Press the center of the controller Pressing again starts the slide show again To end in the middle of the slide show Press the MENU button To choose the interval between the images in slide show MENU button gt 1 Slide show Interval Select the desired number of seconds 109 uonounj Hurmaa ayy B To play back repeatedly MENU button gt 1 Slide show Repeat On 110 Checking the information of recorded images Each time you press the DISP button the information display changes page 106 100 0003 e DMF8 FINE Cr 1 125 F3 5 50200 2009 1 1 10 37AM 3 7 Display Indication Display Indication is 550 Memory card 22 ang 100 0003 Folder file number warning 92 136 On Protect 114 DPOF3 DPOF set 143 RAW Image quality 120 RAW J FINE STD Cs Image size 120 Aspect Ei Em D ratio 120 WM Remaining battery warning 18 1 125 Shutter speed 64 F3 5 Aperture 62 150200 ISO sensitivity 96 2009 1 1 Date of recording 10 37AM 3 1 File number total number of images 111 uonounj Hurmaa ayy B 87 11
61. dows Double click on the tasktray then click e USB Mass Storage Device Stop Confirm the device on the confirmation window then click OK The device is disconnected E For Macintosh Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the memory card to the Trash icon The camera is disconnected from the computer 135 1 e uo safieu BE The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders on the memory card Example viewing folders on Windows Vista Folders containing image data recorded using this camera The first three digits show the folder number QYou can create a folder in date form page 122 You cannot record play back any images in the MISC folder Image files are named as follows OOOO file number stands for any number within the range of 0001 to 9999 The numerical portions of the name of a RAW data file and its corresponding JPEG file are the same JPEG files DSCOLILIEILI JPG JPEG files Adobe RGB _DSCOOOO JPG RAW data file other than Adobe RGB DSCOOOOO ARW RAW data file Adobe RGB _DSCOOOO ARW The extension may not be displayed depending on the computer BE Desktop Owner L Public Computer Local Disk C DATA 0 RECOVERY E 2 amp 3 DVD RW Drive Removable Disk DCIM 100MSDCF 101MSDCF h n 10290101 jj MISC This section
62. e Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5 5 mm 7 32 inch You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5 5 mm 7 32 inch and may damage the camera 37 uonesado 310439 E Press the DISP button to switch between the Graphic Display and the Standard Display When you rotate the camera to a vertical position the display automatically rotates to adjust to the camera position For details on the screen status in the manual focus check Live View mode see page 79 DISP button Graphic Display Standard Display Default setting mo FINE Cr 100 100 m FINE Co 100 21100 onj l L1 mm X O gt No display 38 1125 F28 1125 F28 ty The Graphic Display graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value and clearly illustrates how the exposure works In AUTO or Scene Selection mode some items may not be displayed See the pages in parentheses for details of operation 1 p FINE Cr a 100 01005 ES o 0 0 20010006 2H 4s 14 20 28 40 56 B 2 11 igi 112 3H O sum 4 WW 4 1 250 F4 10 x 1 Display Indication Display Indication Exposure compensation PASM Mode dial 51 70 87 Metered Manual 288
63. e balance shifted WB bracket Based on the selected white balance and the color temperature color filter three images are recorded with the white balance shifted 1 button Ewe WB bracket Select the desired setting When Lo is selected it is shifted by 10 mired and when Hi is selected it is shifted by 20 mired 2 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject Mired a unit to indicate the color conversion quality in color temperature filters 104 You can shoot using the SHUTTER and 2SEC the shutter is released after 2 seconds buttons on the RMT DSLRI Wireless Remote Commander sold separately Also refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Wireless Remote Commander 1 button Remote Commander 2 Focus on the subject point the transmitter of the Wireless Remote Commander to the remote sensor and shoot the image Note When you press the shutter button without looking into the viewfinder use the eyepiece cover page 28 105 uonounj Buroous ayy Playing back images The last recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor 1 Press the button L3 m W i gt button 2 Select an image with lt gt on the controller To return to the shooting mode Press the gt button again To switch the recording data display Press the DISP button Each time you press the DISP button the screen changes as follows E 100 00
64. e battery pages 25 163 Power insufficient You tried to perform Cleaning mode when the battery level is insufficient Charge the battery pack or use the AC Adaptor sold separately Unable to use Memory Stick Format Unable to use SD memory card Format The memory card was formatted on a computer and the file format was modified Select OK then format the memory card You can use the memory card again however all previous data in the memory card is erased It may take a some time to complete the format 160 If the message still appears change the memory card Card error An incompatible memory card is inserted or the format has failed Reinsert Memory Stick Reinsert SD memory card The inserted memory card cannot be used in your camera The memory card is damaged The terminal section of the memory card is dirty SD memory card locked You are using a memory card with a write protect switch and the switch is set to the LOCK position Set the switch to the recording position This Memory Stick is not supported Use a supported Memory Stick Use Memory Stick media available on this camera page 23 The Memory Stick may not be capable of recording and playing normally Since the card is not Memory Stick standard compatible it is not recommended that you use this card Consult with the manufacturer of the card
65. e brightness automatically Oa Level Optimizes the gradations of a recorded image in each area of the image Select the optimal level between Lv1 weak and Lv5 strong Lv displayed with PIRN is the step currently selected 91 Notes The setting is fixed to 48 Off when amp Sunset or Night Port View is selected in Scene Selection The setting is fixed to WA Auto when other modes are selected in Scene Selection When shooting with the D Range optimizer the image may be noisy Select the proper level by checking the recorded image especially when you enhance the effect 1 D RANGE button Auto HDR 2 Select an optimal level with lt gt on the controller AUTO Diff j Exposure Sets the exposure difference based on the contrast of the Difference Level subject Select the optimal level between 1 0Ev weak and 3 0Ev strong U3 Auto Exposure Corrects the exposure difference automatically Ev displayed with is the step currently selected Shooting technique Since the shutter is released twice for one shot be careful about the following Use this function when the subject is motionless or does not blink Do not recompose Notes When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection you cannot select Auto HDR You cannot start the next shoot until the capture process is completed after you shoot You m
66. e camera automatically detects the color system to match that of the connected video device On TV color systems If you want to view images on a TV screen you need a TV with a video input jack and the video cable The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used NTSC system Bahama Islands Bolivia Canada Central America Chile Colombia Ecuador Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Peru Surinam Taiwan the Philippines the U S A Venezuela etc PAL system Australia Austria Belgium China Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Holland Hong Kong Hungary Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand United Kingdom etc PAL M system Brazil 118 PAL N system Argentina Paraguay Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria France Guiana Iran Iraq Monaco Russia Ukraine etc By connecting the camera to a TV that supports BRAVIA Sync using an HDMI cable you can operate the camera with the TV Remote Control 1 Connect a TV that supports BRAVIA Sync to the camera page 117 The input is automatically switched and the image shot with the camera appears on the TV screen 2 Press the LINK MENU button on the TV Remote Control 3 Operate with the control button on the TV Remote Control The items f
67. e 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 73 Press the shutter button halfway down The flash does not work The flash mode is set to Autoflash If you want to make sure the flash fires without fail set the flash mode to Fill flash page 82 The flash takes too long to recharge The flash has been fired in succession in a short period When the flash has been fired in succession the recharging process may take longer than usual to avoid overheating of the camera A picture taken with the flash is too dark If the subject is beyond the flash range the distance that the flash can reach the pictures will be dark because the flash light does not reach the subject If the ISO is changed the flash range also changes with it page 84 519010 The date and time are recorded incorrectly Set the correct date and time page 25 153 The aperture value and or shutter speed flashes when you press the shutter button halfway down Since the subject is too bright or too dark it is beyond the available range of the camera Adjust the setting again The image is whitish Flare Blurring of light appears on the image Ghosting The picture was taken under a strong light source and excessive light has entered the lens Attach a lens hood sold separately The corne
68. e lens on straight Notes When attaching a lens do not press the lens release button Do not use force when attaching a lens 20 To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops 2 Replace the packaging lid on the lens and attach the body cap to the camera Before you attach them remove dust from them A rear lens cap is not supplied with the DT 18 55mm F3 5 5 6 SAM Lens Kit When you store the lens without attaching it to the camera purchase the Rear Lens Cap ALC R55 Note on changing the lens When changing the lens if dust or debris gets inside the camera and lands on the surface of the image sensor the part that acts as the film it may appear on the image depending on the shooting environment The camera is equipped with an anti dust function to prevent dust from landing on the image sensor However quickly change the lens away from dusty locations when attaching removing a lens If dust or debris lands on the image sensor Clean the image sensor using Cleaning mode in the Setup menu page 32 21 eiawes ay Inserting a memory card Only Memory Stick PRO Duo media Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards can be used with this camera A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camera The Memory Stick PRO Duo media and Memory Stick PRO HG Duo
69. e quality 120 Setting the method for recording on a memory card 122 Changing the noise reduction setting Changing the function of the AEL button Changing other settings Setting the LCD monitor Confirming the version of the camera Resetting to the default Viewing images on a computer Using your computer Using the software Printing images Specifying DPOF ee Printing images by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer x 145 Others Specifications 147 Troubleshooting 2 151 Warning messages 160 Precautions 163 E 165 11 Checking the accessories supplied The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces BC VM10 Battery charger 1 nstruction Manual This manual Power cord mains lead 1 1 Rechargeable battery pack NP FM500H 1 g USB cable 1 Shoulder strap 1 aS gs e Eyepiece cover 1 cp Body cap 1 Attached on the camera Eyecup 1 Attached on the camera CD ROM Application Software for amp camera 1 12 Preparing the battery pack When using the camera for the first time be sure to charge the NP FM500H InfoLITHIUM battery pack supplied The InfoLITHIUM battery pack can be charged even when it has not been fully deplet
70. e you want to n delete and press the p button t 1 button 2 Select Delete with A then press the center of the controller 1 MENU button 1 Delete Marked images 2 Select the images you want to delete with the controller then press the center of the controller A T mark appears on the selected i lt adi image Total number 3 To delete other images repeat step 2 4 Press the MENU button 5 Select Delete with A then press the center of the controller 115 uonounj Hurmaa ayy I 1 Press the button 2 Select the folder bar with lt on the controller Select folder Delete Folder bar 3 Press the center of the controller then select the folder you want to delete with A V Press the button 5 Select Delete with A then press the center of the controller MENU button gt 1 Delete All images Delete Note It may take a long time to delete a lot of images by selecting images It is recommended that you delete images on a computer or format the memory card using the camera 116 Viewing images on a TV screen To view images recorded on the camera on a TV set an HDMI cable sold separately and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI connector are required 1 Turn off both your camera and the To the HDMI TV and connect the
71. ecommended that you set AEL button to AEL hold in the Custom menu page 125 85 uonaunj Buroous ayy Adjusting the brightness of the image Exposure Flash compensation Metering Shooting with fixed brightness AE Lock When shooting into the sun or by a window the exposure may not be appropriate for the subject because of the big difference in lighting between the subject and the background In such cases use the light meter where the subject is bright enough and lock the exposure before shooting To reduce the brightness of the subject point the camera forwards a spot that is brighter than the subject and use the light meter to lock the exposure of the entire image To make the subject brighter point the camera forwards a spot that is darker than the subject and use the light meter to lock the exposure of the entire image This section describes how to shoot a brighter image of the subject using the Spot The spot where you lock the exposure 1 Fn button Metering mode Spot 2 Adjust the focus on the portion you want to lock the exposure The exposure is set when the focus is achieved 86 3 Press the AEL button to lock the exposure 3 AE lock mark appears AE rm button 1 2 1 0 1 222 4 While pressing the AEL button focus on the subject and shoot the subject If you continue to shoot with the same exposure value press
72. ed It can also be used when it has not been fully charged 1 Insert the battery pack on the battery charger Push the battery pack until it clicks eiawes ay E 2 Connect the power cord mains lead Light on Charging Light off Normal charge completed One hour after the lamp is turned off Full charge completed CHARGE lamp lt To a wall outlet wall socket About charging time Time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack supplied at a temperature of 25 C 77 F is as follows Full charge Normal charge Approx 235 min Approx 175 min The charging time differs depending on the remaining capacity of the battery back or charging conditions 13 We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 to 30 C 50 to 86 F You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range Notes Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet wall socket When charging is finished disconnect the power cord mains lead from the wall outlet wall socket and remove the battery pack from the battery charger If you leave the charged battery pack on the charger battery life may be decreased Do not charge any battery pack other than the InfoLITHIUM M series battery pack in the battery charger supplied with your camera Batteries other than the specified kind may leak overheat or
73. een this mode measures the average brightness of the entire screen Spot This mode measures light at or around the focus area located in the center of the frame Shooting techniques Use amp Multi segment metering for general shooting When there is a high contrast subject in the AF area measure the light of the subject you want to shoot with the optimal exposure using the spot metering function and take advantage of an AE lock shooting page 86 Note When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection Metering mode is fixed to amp Multi segment and you cannot select other modes 90 Compensating for the brightness and contrast automatically D Range D RANGE button Select the D RANGE button desired setting Off Does not use the DRO Auto HDR functions Da D By dividing the image into small areas the camera analyses RangeOptimizer the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background producing the image with the optimal brightness and gradation 212 Auto HDR Shoots two images with different exposures and then overlays the bright area of the under exposed image and the dark area of the over exposed image to create an image with rich gradation uonounj Buroous ayy E 1 D RANGE button 727 D RangeOptimizer 2 Select an optimal level with lt gt on the controller Auto Corrects th
74. emote Commander sold separately page 105 Pressing the SHUTTER button on the Wireless Remote Commander triggers BULB shooting and pressing it again stops BULB shooting You do not need to press and hold the SHUTTER button on the Wireless Remote Commander If you use a Remote Commander that is equipped with a shutter button lock function sold separately you can leave the shutter open using the Remote Commander Notes When using a tripod turn off the SteadyShot function page 49 The longer the exposure time the more conspicuous the noise on the image After shooting noise reduction Long exp NR will be done for the same amount of time that the shutter was open You cannot do any further shooting during the reduction When the Auto HDR function is activated you cannot set the shutter speed to BULB If the Auto HDR function is used with the shutter speed set to BULB the shutter speed is temporarily set to 30 seconds 70 Selecting the focus method There are two methods for adjusting the focus autofocus and manual focus Depending on the lens the method for switching between the auto focus and manual focus is different The type of lens The switch to be used To switch to auto focus To switch to manual focus The lens is equipped with a focus mode switch Lens Always set the focus mode switch on the camera to AF Set the focus mode switch on the lens to AF Set the foc
75. er countries HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc PowerPC is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation in the United States The SDHC logo is a trademark MultiMediaCard is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association Intel Intel Core MMX and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation 150 Adobe is a registered trademark or a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries In addition system and product names used in this manual are in general trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers However the 7M or 9 marks are not used in all cases in this manual Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera try the following solutions Check the items on pages 151 to 159 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Check the following items Cu Remove the battery pack and insert the battery pack again after about one minute and turn on the power gt a Reset the settings page 129 gt a Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed As you insert the battery pack use the
76. er currently used and the folder becomes the current recording folder MENU button a 2 New Folder When a standard form folder is selected and there are two or more folders you can select the recording folder to be used to record images MENU button 2 Select folder Select the desired folder Note You cannot select the folder when you select the setting Date form dnjas 1no E Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a memory card including protected images MENU button gt 1 Format OK Notes During the format the access lamp lights up Do not eject the memory card while the lamp is lit 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 123 Changing the noise reduction setting When you set the shutter speed to a second or longer Long exposure shooting noise reduction is turned on for the same duration that the shutter is open This is to reduce the grainy noise typical in a long exposure When noise reduction is in progress a message appears and you cannot take another picture Select On to prioritize the image quality Select Off to prioritize the timing of shooting MENU button 2 Long exp NR Off Notes Noise reduction is not performed
77. era such as pressing the shutter button halfway down page 126 The image is not clear in the viewfinder Adjust the diopter scale properly using the diopter adjustment dial page 26 The shutter does not release You are using a memory card with a write protect switch and the switch is set to the LOCK position Set the switch to the recording position The position of the memory card switch is wrong Set it to the correct position page 22 Check the free capacity of the memory card page 29 You cannot record images while charging the built in flash page 82 The shutter cannot be released when the subject is out of focus The lens is not attached properly Attach the lens properly page 20 When an astronomical telescope etc is attached to the camera set the exposure mode to M and do your shooting The subject may require special focusing page 72 Use the focus lock or manual focus function pages 73 76 192 Recording takes a long time The noise reduction function is turned on page 124 This is not a malfunction You are shooting in RAW mode page 120 Since the RAW data file is large the RAW mode shooting may take time The Auto HDR is processing an image page 91 The image is out of focus The subject is too close Check the minimum focal distance of the lens You are shooting in manual focus mode set the focus mode switch to AF autofocus page 71 When th
78. focus are set at the first shot button Spd Prty Cont Adv Notes You cannot shoot images continuously when 0 flashes in the viewfinder Wait until the indicator disappears e You cannot shoot continuously when using Scene Selection modes other than amp J Sports Action The 10 second self timer is convenient when the photographer appears in a photo and the 2 second self timer is convenient to reduce the camera shake 1 u button Self timer Select the desired setting The number after is the number of seconds that is currently selected 2 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 To cancel the self timer Press the amp Gy button Note When you press the shutter button without looking into the viewfinder use the eyepiece cover page 28 102 Base exposure direction Bracket shooting allows you to shoot several images each with different degrees of exposure Specify the value of deviation steps from the base exposure and the camera shoots three images while automatically shifting the exposure Press and hold the shutter button until the shooting stops When the flash is fired flash bracket shooting is used to shift the amount of flash light To shoot press the
79. for setting up or executing functions used frequently in shooting 1 Press the Fn button 2 Select the desired item with A V lt gt on the controller then press nee the center to execute P aan B DRO Auto HDR QHA Creative Style sta 4 S Select ak Change The setup screen appears 3 Following the operation guide White balance select and execute the desired Dei function 4 1 e For details on how to set up each item see the corresponding page 42 Select_ Exit Operation guide To set up the camera directly from the recording information screen Turn the control dial without pressing the White balance center in step 2 You can set up the ri awe z camera directly from the recording cm iso information screen 45 uonesado 310439 m Drive mode 101 Flash mode 82 Autofocus mode 74 AF area 75 ISO sensitivity 96 You can set up the basic settings for the camera as a whole or execute Metering mode 90 Flash compens 88 White balance 97 DRO Auto HDR 91 Creative Style 94 functions such as shooting playback or other operations Recording menu 1 Image size 120 Aspect ratio 120 Quality 120 Flash control 89 AF illuminator 84 SteadyShot 49 Color Space 95 Long exp NR 124 High ISO NR 124 m2 Custom menu Eye Start AF 73
80. g on the characteristics of the light source The table below shows how the color tone changes based on various light sources compared with a subject that appears white under the sunlight of light Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Weather vss lightin gt c t Characteristics White Bluish Green tinged Reddish White balance is a feature that adjusts the color tone to approximate what you see Use this feature when the color tone of the image did not come out as you expected or when you want to change the color tone on purpose for photographic expression Notes When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection White balance is fixed to AWB Auto WB and you cannot select other modes If the only light source available is a mercury lamp or a sodium lamp the camera will not be able to acquire the accurate white balance because of the characteristics of the light source Use the flash in such cases Fn button AWB White balance Select the desired setting When AWB is not selected you can fine tune the color tone with lt gt on the controller Adjusting it toward turns the image reddish and adjusting it toward turns the image bluish 97 uonounj Buroous ayy AWB Auto WB The camera automatically detects a light source and adjusts the color tones Daylight If you select an option to
81. g software is provided Sony Image Data Suite Image Data Converter SR Image Data Lightbox SR Sony Picture Utility PMB Picture Motion Browser Note PMB is not compatible with Macintosh computers Recommended computer environment Windows Recommended environment for using Image Data Converter SR Ver 3 Image Data Lightbox SR OS pre installed Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Windows Vista SP2 Windows 7 64 bit editions and Starter Edition are not supported 2 Starter Edition is not supported CPU Memory Pentium 4 or faster is recommended RAM 1 GB or more is recommended Display 1024 x 768 dots or more Recommended environment for using PMB OS pre installed Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Windows Vista SP2 Windows 7 64 bit editions and Starter Edition are not supported To create a disc Windows Image Mastering API IMAPI Ver 2 0 or higher is required To download the IMAPI installer an Internet connection is required 2 Starter Edition is not supported CPU Memory Pentium III 500 MHz or faster 256 MB of RAM or more Recommended Pentium III 800 MHz or faster and 512 MB of RAM or more Hard Disk Disk space required for installation 500 MB or more Display 1024 x 768 dots or more 138 W Macintosh Recommended environment for using Image Data Converter SR Ver 3 Image Data Lightbox SR OS pre installed Mac OS X v10 4 10 5 CPU Power PC G4
82. hall be used For only the United States Use a UL Listed 1 5 3 m 5 10 ft Type SPT 2 or NISPT 2 AWG no 18 power supply cord rated for 125 V 7 A with a non polarized NEMA 1 15P plug rated for 125 V 15 A Europe Countries regions Voltage Frequency Hz Plug type Austria 230 50 C Belgium 230 50 C Czech 220 50 C Denmark 230 50 C Finland 230 50 C France 230 50 C Germany 230 50 C Greece 220 50 C Hungary 220 50 C Iceland 230 50 C Ireland 230 50 C BF Italy 220 50 C Luxemburg 230 50 C Netherlands 230 50 C Norway 230 50 C Poland 220 50 C Portugal 230 50 C Romania 220 50 C Russia 220 50 C Slovak 220 50 C Spain 127 230 50 C Sweden 230 50 C Switzerland 230 50 C UK 240 50 BF Asia Countries regions Voltage Frequency Hz Plug type China 220 50 A Hong Kong 200 220 50 BF India 230 240 50 C Indonesia 127 230 50 C Japan 100 50 60 A Korea rep 220 60 C Malaysia 240 50 BF Philippines 220 230 60 A C 15 ay E Singapore 230 50 BF Taiwan 110 60 A Thailand 220 50 C BF Vietnam 220 50 A C Oceania Countries regions Voltage Frequency Hz Plug type Australia 240 50 New Zealand 230 240 50 North America Countries regions Voltage Frequency Hz Plug type Canada 120 60 A USA 120 60 A Central America Countries regions Voltage Frequency Hz Plug type Bahamas 120 240 60 A Costa Rica 110 60 A Cuba 110 220 60 A C Dominican rep 110 60 A El Salvador 110 60 A Gu
83. he camera off Note The camera starts beeping if the battery pack becomes low during cleaning Stop cleaning immediately and turn the camera off 33 ay E Identifying parts and screen indicators See the pages in parentheses for details of operation ES 27 A st 5 H H e a WS fb 7 13 1 Shutter button 51 Do not directly touch these 2 Power switch 25 parts 3 Control dial 63 4 Self timer lamp 102 5 Remote sensor 6 Lens contacts 7 Mirror 8 Mount 9 Built in flash 82 10 Mode dial 51 70 11 4 Flash pop up button 82 12 Lens release button 21 13 Focus mode switch 71 76 1 Diopter adjustment dial 26 2 Eyepiece sensors 73 127 3 Viewfinder 26 43 4 MENU button 46 5 DISP Display button 38 79 106 6 LCD monitor 39 106 111 7 gt Playback button 106 8 10 Delete button 115 9 For shooting Exposure button 87 For viewing Q Zoom out button 107 Image index button 108 10 For shooting AEL AE lock button 68 86 For viewing manual focus check Live View mode amp Zoom in button 77 107
84. ht scenes at a distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings Set the mode dial to Night Port View Set the flash mode to amp Flash Off when you shoot a night view without persons page 82 Shooting techniques Take care that the subject does not move to prevent the image from blurring The shutter speed is slower so using a tripod is recommended Note The picture may not be taken properly when shooting a wholly dark night scene 99 safieuii Bunoous a Shooting an image the way you want it Exposure mode With a single lens reflex camera you can adjust the shutter speed how long the shutter is open and aperture the range that is in focus depth of field to enjoy a variety of photographic expressions Adjusting the shutter speed and aperture not only creates the photographic effects of movement and focus but also determines the brightness of the image by controlling the amount of exposure the amount of light the camera takes in which is the most important factor in photo shooting Changing the brightness of the picture by the amount of exposure Amount of exposure When using a faster shutter speed the camera opens the shutter for a shorter time This means less time for the camera to take in light resulting in a darker picture To take a brighter picture you can open the aperture the hole through which the light passes to some extent in order to adjust the amo
85. ications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on acircuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 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 For Customers in Europe Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The m
86. in Scene Selection Select the desired AF area to suit the shooting conditions or your preference The AF area used for focusing is illuminated briefly AF area Area Fn button AF area Select the desired setting 7 Wide The camera determines which of the nine AF areas is used in focusing ta Spot The camera uses the AF area located in the center area uu exclusively Local Choose the area for which you want to activate the focus zi from among nine AF areas with the controller To select the AF areas located in the center area press the AF button Notes When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection AF area is fixed to 1 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 19 uonounj Buroous ayy F When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode you can adjust the focus manually 1 Set the focus mode switch on the lens to MF 2 When the lens is not equipped with the focus mode switch set the focus mode switch on the camera to MF 3 Rotate the focusing ring of the lens to achieve a sharp focus Focusing ring Notes n the case of a subject that can be focused in autofocus mode the indicator lights up in the viewf
87. inder when the focus is confirmed When the Wide AF area is used the center area is used and when the Local AF area is used the area that is selected with the controller is used When using a tele converter sold separately etc rotation of the focusing ring may not be smooth The correct focus in the viewfinder is not achieved if the diopter is not adjusted properly page 26 16 Shooting with the manual focus check Live View You can check the focus by enlarging the image on the LCD monitor before shooting using the image sensor used for recording 1 Press the MF CHECK LIVE VIEW button The mirror slides up and the image is displayed on the LCD monitor in the 100 percent frame coverage The indication of the shutter speed and aperture are fixed when the manual focus check Live View starts The camera meters the light again right before shooting and the exposure is set The image is displayed with the proper brightness regardless of the determined exposure The exposure compensation is not reflected in the displayed image however it is reflected in the recorded image MF CHECK LIVE VIEW button LCD monitor display 2 Press the amp button to enlarge the image and select the portion you want to enlarge with A V 4 P on the controller Each time you press the Q button the zoom scaling changes as follows Full display Approx x7 Approx x14 Q button TI u
88. ing The flash is being charged When the indicator flashes you cannot release the shutter 4 Lit The flash has been charged and is ready to fire When you press the shutter button halfway down under dark lighting in autofocus mode the flash may be fired to help focus on a subject AF illuminator 4 Flash charging indicator 82 Flash Off Does not fire even the built in flash pops up This is not selectable when the mode dial is set to P A S or M at Autoflash Fires if it is dark or against light This is not selectable when the mode dial is set to P A S or M 4 Fill flash Fires every time you trigger the shutter 4 Slow sync Fires every time you trigger the shutter Slow sync shooting allows you to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the background by slowing the shutter speed af Rear sync Fires right before the exposure is completed everytime you trigger the shutter 4 Wireless Fires an external flash sold separately that is off the camera and away from it Wireless flash shooting Shooting techniques The lens hood sold separately may block the light of the flash Remove the lens hood when using the flash When using the flash shoot the subject at a distance of 1 m 3 3 feet or greater When shooting indoors or shooting nightscapes you can use slow sync to shoot a brighter image of people
89. ing the control dial switches the image at the same display magnification When you shoot multiple images with the same composition you can compare their focus conditions 3 Select the portion you want to enlarge with A lt gt on the controller To cancel the enlarged playback Press the gt button so that the image returns to the normal size Scaling range The scaling range is as follows Image size Scaling range L Approx x1 1 x14 M Approx x1 1 x11 S Approx x1 1 x7 2 1 Press the zz button EEJ button The screen changes to the image index screen ra gt awa 108 o 2 Press the DISP button repeatedly g WZ D to select the desired screen li format The screen changes in the following DISP button u order 9 images 4 images To return to the single image screen Press the Ee button or the center of the controller when you select the desired image To select a folder Select the folder bar with lt gt on the controller then press the center Select the desired folder with A V then press the center Select Exit Folder bar MENU button gt 1 Slide show OK Plays back recorded images in order Slide show The slide show automatically stops after all the images have been played back You can view the previous next image with lt gt on the controller To pause the sli
90. ired setting RAW RAW File format RAW Records using the RAW compression format This format does not perform any digital processing on the images Select this format to process images on a computer for professional purposes The image size is fixed to the maximum size The image size is not displayed on the LCD monitor RAW J RAW amp JPEG File format RAW Records using the RAW compression format JPEG A RAW image and a JPEG image are created at the same time This is suitable when you need two image files a JPEG for viewing and a RAW for editing The image quality is fixed to Fine and the image size is fixed to L FINE Fine STD Standard File format JPEG The image is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded Since the compression rate of STD Standard is higher than that of FINE Fine the file size of STD is smaller than that of FINE This will allow more files to be recorded on one memory card but the image quality will be lower Note For details on the number of images that can be taken when the image quality is changed see page 29 About RAW images You need the Image Data Converter SR software included on the CD ROM supplied in order to open a RAW image recorded on this camera With this software a RAW image can be opened and converted to a common format such as JPEG or TIFF and its white balance color saturation
91. l focus check Live View mode the autofocus is set at the first shot 18 Each time you press the DISP button the screen changes as follows in manual focus check Live View mode DISP button Standard Display Recording information Recording information on off AUTO FINE Lr 700 100 FINE Ci 100 421007 a 5 5 e oE apaga gt 3 1 151 81 gt B B B 1 25 F3 2 1 0 1 2 all 1 125 3 5 2 1 0 1 2 all 1 25 F3 5 2 1 0 1 2 aill 79 uonounj Buroous ayy fal The status of the screen in manual focus check Live View mode is as follows Recording information display THI P FINE Cc ws 100 4100 P zm F3 5 201 100111243 WI 1 3 Display Indication Display Indication PASM Mode dial 51 70 1 125 Shutter speed 64 Bee F3 5 Aperture 62 Lis 1 EV scale 67 104 RAW Image quality 120 ae RAW J AE lock 77 FINE Camera shake warning STD 49 Overheating warning ail SteadyShot scale 49 161 Cr Ew C Image size 120 Aspect 4 Et Em r i ESTE RUD 120 Display Indication 4 ws GSD Memory card 22 O
92. lection off the subject 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 Notes When the distance between the subject and the external flash sold separately cannot be determined wireless flash shooting using an external flash sold separately shooting with an off camera flash using a cable shooting with a macro twin flash etc the camera automatically selects Pre flash TTL mode Select Pre flash TTL in the following cases as the camera cannot perform flash compensations with ADI flash A wide panel is attached to the HVL F36AM flash A diffuser is used for flash shooting 89 uonounj Buroous ayy A filter with an exposure factor such as an ND filter is used A close up lens is used ADI flash is only available in combination with a lens that is provided with a distance encoder To determine if the lens is equipped with a distance encoder refer to the operating instructions supplied with the lens Fn button c Metering mode Select the desired mode Multi segment This mode measures light on each area after dividing the total area into multiple areas and determines the proper exposure of the entire screen Center weighted While emphasizing the central area of the scr
93. lter 98 5500K Color filter 0 Custom white balance 99 5500K DRO Auto HDR 91 DRO Auto Creative Style 94 Standard Recording menu Items Reset to Image size 120 L 14M Aspect ratio 120 3 2 Quality 120 Fine Flash control 89 ADI flash AF illuminator 84 Auto SteadyShot 49 On Color Space 95 sRGB Long exp NR 124 On 129 dnjas snoA E Items Reset to High ISO NR 124 Normal Custom menu Items Reset to Eye Start AF 73 On AEL button 125 AEL hold Red eye reduc 84 Off Auto review 127 2 sec Auto off w VF 127 On Grid Line 127 On Playback menu Items Reset to Specify Printing Date imprint 144 Off Slide show Interval 109 3 sec Slide show Repeat 109 Off PlaybackDisplay 106 Auto rotate Setup menu Items Reset to LCD brightness 127 0 Power Save LV 126 20 sec Power Save OVF 126 10 sec CTRL FOR HDMI 119 On Help Guide disp 126 On File number 122 Series Folder name 122 Standard form USB connection 132 145 Mass Storage Audio signals 126 On 130 Using your computer This section describes how to copy images in a memory card to a computer connected using a USB cable The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera to import images B Windows OS pre installed Microsoft Windows XP SP
94. ly before you start shooting The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the flash frequently use continuous shooting often or turn the camera on and off frequently When you use the manual focus check Live View function the time available is shorter than that available when you shoot using the viewfinder only ay Battery life The battery life is limited Battery capacity decreases little by little as you use it more and more and as time passes If the battery operating time seems shortened considerably a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life Buy a new battery pack The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used How to store the battery pack If the battery pack is not to be used for a long time fully charge it and then fully use it up once a year on your camera before storing the battery pack in a dry cool place to prolong the battery life 19 Attaching a lens 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the packaging lid from the rear of the lens When changing the lens quickly change the lens away from dusty locations so as to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camera 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks on the lens and camera 3 Turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position Be sure to put th
95. measuring the brightness of a subject Metering mode ssssss 90 Compensating for the brightness and contrast automatically 91 Correcting the brightness of the image D Range Optimizer societies 91 Compensating automatically with rich gradation Auto High Dynamic Range eee 92 IMAGE processing certet nte recedens 94 Selecting your desired image processing Creative Style Setting ISO Adjusting the color tones White balance 97 Adjusting the white balance to suit a specific light source Auto Preset white balance 97 Setting the color temperature and a filter effect Color Temperature Color filter 98 Registering the color tones Custom white balance G Selecting the drive mode Shooting single shot Shooting continuously Using the self Gmer sess Shooting images with the exposure shifted Exposure Pear ket anca rose 103 Shooting with white balance shifted WB bracket 104 Shooting with the Wireless Remote Commander 105 Usingtheviewing Playing back images function Checking the information of recorded images 10 Protecting images Protect Deleting images Delete Viewing images on a TV screen Changing your setup Setting image size and imag
96. mory Stick PRO HG Duo media Available with your camera Memory Stick Duo media Unavailable with your camera Memory Stick media and Memory Stick PRO media Unavailable with your camera This is equipped with MagicGate function MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology Data recording playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with this camera Supports high speed data transfer using a parallel interface 24 Preparing the camera When you turn the camera on for the first time the date time setup screen appears 1 Set the power switch to ON to turn the camera on To turn the camera off set it to OFF 2 Verify that OK is selected on the LCD monitor then press the center of the controller 3 Select each item with lt gt and set the numeric value with A V When changing the sequence of YYYY MM DD first select YYYY MM DD with lt gt then change it with A V Date Time setup a 2009 1 1 12 00 AM v YYYY MM DD 4 gt Select Adjust Enter 4 Repeat step 3 to set other items then press the center of the controller 25 eiawes ay 5 Verify that OK is selected then press the center of the controller To cancel the date time setting operation Press the MENU button To set up the date time again MENU
97. nd backing up important data such as to a hard disk of a computer When you carry or store the memory card 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 protect switch of a memory card is set to the LOCK position you cannot perform operations such as recording or deleting images The Memory Stick PRO Duo media with a capacity up to 32 GB or the SD memory cards with a capacity up to 32 GB have been confirmed to operate properly with this camera 23 ay E The memory cards formatted with a computer are not guaranteed to operate with this camera Be sure to format the memory cards using the camera Data read write speeds differ depending on the combination of the memory cards and the equipment used Do not press down hard when you write down on the memo area 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 Notes on the Memory Stick media used with the camera 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 Memory Stick PRO Duo media Me
98. nd lens The LCD monitor is manufactured using extremely high precision technology so over 99 99 of the pixels are operational for effective use However there may be some tiny black points and or bright points white red blue or green in color that constantly appear on the LCD monitor These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the images in any way ji e Black white red blue and green c points Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight If sunlight is focused on a nearby object it may cause a fire When you must place the camera under direct sunlight attach the lens cap mages may trail across on the LCD monitor in a cold location This is not a malfunction When turning on the camera in a cold location the LCD monitor may become temporarily dark When the camera warms up the monitor will function normally Do not press against the LCD monitor The monitor may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction Warning on copyright Television programs films videotapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images and are not actual images shot using this camera On the data specifications described in this Instruction Manual The data on
99. ng 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 4 button rotate the control dial to adjust the aperture button M FINE Ct 100 100 2 14 20 28 40 56 8042 m 2 0 40 24 15 30 60 250 500 1000 F3 150 um Am Uu 1 252 8 Aperture F number Shutter speed 66 3 Shoot the image after the exposure is set Check the exposure value on the EV scale Metered Manual Toward Images become brighter Toward Images become darker Metered Manual When the camera is in M mode it will show an under or over compensation value based on the correct exposure using the index on the exposure compensation indicator M FINE 100 0100 15 30 60 im 500 1000 de 1 4 80 PERORAL OF mn A W 1425 F2 Standard value Notes The tW Camera shake warning indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode When the mode dial is set to M the ISO setting AUTO is set to 200 In M mode the ISO setting AUTO is not available Set the ISO sensitivity as necessary page 96 Press 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
100. non by providing pre flash low flash light a few times before shooting when using the flash MENU button 1 Red eye reduc On 84 With a flash that has a wireless shooting function sold separately you can shoot with the flash without a cord even when the flash is not attached to the camera By changing the position of the flash you can shoot an image with a three dimensional feel by highlighting the contrast of light and shadow on the subject For the actual steps of shooting refer to the operating instructions of the flash 1 Attach the wireless flash to the accessory shoe and turn both the camera and the flash on 2 Fn button 4 Flash mode amp Wireless 3 Remove the wireless flash from the accessory shoe and pop up the built in flash If you perform a test fire of the flash press the AEL button Notes The camera cannot carry out the wireless lighting ratio control Turn off the wireless flash mode after wireless flash shooting If the built in flash is used while the wireless flash mode is still active inaccurate flash exposures will result Change the channel of the external flash when another photographer is using a wireless flash nearby and his her built in flash light causes your external flash to fire 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 r
101. on continuous shooting or continuous bracketing images even when it is set to On When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection you cannot turn off noise reduction When shooting with the ISO set at 1600 or above the camera reduces the noise that becomes more noticeable when the camera sensitivity is high Select High to prioritize the image quality Select Normal to prioritize the timing of shooting MENU button 2 High ISO NR Select the desired setting Note Normal is selected automatically for continuous shooting or continuous bracketing images even when you set it to High 124 Changing the function of the AEL button The function of the AEL button can be selected from the following two functions Holding the locked exposure value by pressing the AEL button while the button is held down AEL hold Holding the locked exposure value by pressing the AEL button until the button is pressed again AEL toggle MENU button zx 1 AEL button Select the desired setting Notes While the exposure value is locked 3 appears on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder Be careful not to reset the setting The Hold and Toggle settings affect the manual shift page 68 in the manual exposure mode 125 dnas 1no E Changing other settings Selects the sound produced when the shutter is locked during self timer countdown etc MENU b
102. onounj Buroous ayy im 3 Contirm and adjust the focus You can adjust the focus manually in manual focus check Live View mode If you press the AF button in autofocus mode the autofocus is activated The mirror slides down in autofocus mode and the display is interrupted When AF area is set to 1 Local the autofocus can also be activated using the controller 4 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot the image Youcan record images when the zoom scaling is set to approx x7 or x14 however the recorded image is for full display The manual focus check Live View function will be released after shooting f you press the MF CHECK LIVE VIEW button when the camera is in AE lock mode you can check a version of the image that reflects the compensated exposure When you start shooting from this point the camera starts exposure at the AE lock state You can remove a grid line page 127 Notes The camera does not focus on a subject when you press the shutter button halfway down The image in the viewfinder is not visible in manual focus check Live View mode e When 4 is indicated the temperature of the camera is increasing If you intend to continue to perform the manual focus check Live View you cannot use the camera until the temperature decreases page 161 t is recommend that you attach the eyepiece cover page 28 When you perform continuous or exposure bracket shooting in manua
103. ooting with the exposure compensation on the positive side brightens the whole picture making the entire histogram shift to the bright side right side If the exposure compensation is applied on the negative side the histogram will shift to the other side Both ends of the histogram show a high key or low key portion It is impossible to restore these area with a computer later Adjust the exposure if necessary and shoot again Sjaxid jo saquinyy Dark Light Flashing R Red Luminance 100 0003 FINE P 22 03 7 03 35mm stat 5500KM1 G M AUTO 2009 1 1 10 37AM G Green MT B Blue uonounj Hurmaa ayy B Protecting images Protect You can protect images against accidental erasure 1 MENU button gt 1 Protect Marked images 2 Select the image you want to protect with lt gt on the controller then press the center of the controller A O mark appears on the selected image To cancel a selection press the center again 8 100 0003 3 To protect other images repeat step 2 4 Press the MENU button 5 Select OK with A then press the center of the controller 114 Deleting images Delete Once you have deleted an image you cannot restore it Check whether to delete the image or not beforehand Note Protected images cannot be deleted 1 Display the imag
104. or use a commercially available blower and clean the image sensor following the steps below You can easily clean the image sensor using only the blower and the anti dust function Notes e Cleaning can be performed only when the battery level is d Z4 three remaining battery icons or more Low battery power during cleaning can cause damage to the shutter The cleaning should be completed quickly The use of an AC PW10AM AC Adaptor sold separately is recommended Do not use a spray blower because it may scatter water droplets inside the camera body 1 Confirm that the battery is fully charged page 18 2 Press the MENU button then select X with lt gt on the controller M 3 Select Cleaning mode with A V then press the center of the controller The message After cleaning turn camera off Continue appears 4 Select OK with A and press the center of the controller After the image sensor vibrates for a short time the mirror in front is lifted 5 Detach the lens page 21 32 6 Use the blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area Do not touch the image sensor with the tip of the blower Complete the cleaning quickly Hold the camera s face downward to prevent the dust from resettling in the camera When cleaning the image sensor do not put the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the mount 7 Attach the lens and turn t
105. or Link Menu Slide show Plays back images automatically page 109 Single image Returns to the single image screen playback Image Index Switches to the image index screen Delete Selects the method for deleting images from single or all images page 115 Notes The operations available are restricted when the camera is connected to a TV using an HDMI cable Only TVs that support BRAVIA Sync can provide these operations For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV 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 119 uonounj Hurmaa ayy 1 Setting image size and image quality MENU button 1 Image size Select the desired size Aspect ratio 3 2 L 14M 4592 x 3056 pixels M 7 4M 3344 x 2224 pixels 3 5M 2288 x 1520 pixels Aspect ratio 16 9 L 12M 4592 x 2576 pixels M 6 3M 3344 x 1872 pixels 2 9M 2288 x 1280 pixels Note When you select a RAW image with Quality the image size of the RAW image corresponds to L This size is not displayed on the LCD monitor MENU button fa 1 Aspect ratio Select the desired ratio 3 2 A normal ratio 16 9 An HDTV ratio MENU button 1 Quality Select the des
106. ound are all in focus You cannot check the blurring of an image in the viewfinder Check the recorded image and adjust the aperture O o mmo guo 0 1250 F4 1 0 X Aperture F number 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to obtain correct exposure When the camera judges that the proper exposure is not obtained with the selected aperture value the shutter speed flashes In such cases adjust the aperture again A FINE Cc 100 1100 BESTEN oe 3 ae 14 20 28 40 56 8042 B 2 i1110rid i28 Wo OD o BEN 00 1 250 F4 10 Shutter speed Shooting techniques The shutter speed may become slower depending on the aperture value When the shutter speed is slower use a tripod To blur the background more use a telephoto lens or a lens that is equipped with a smaller aperture value bright lens Note e Press 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 84 63 safieuii Bunoous m This mode is suitable for Shooting a moving subject at a moment in time Use a faster shutter speed to crisply shoot an instant of the movement Tracing the movement to express the dynamism and flow Use a slower shutter speed to shoot a trailing
107. page 120 The setting is reset without the resetting operation The battery pack was removed when the power switch was set to ON When removing the battery pack make sure the camera is turned off and the access lamp is not illuminated pages 17 35 158 The camera does not work properly Turn off the camera Remove the battery pack and insert it again If an AC Adaptor sold separately is used disconnect the power cord If the camera is hot allow it to cool down before trying this corrective procedure If the camera does not work after doing these solutions consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility The five bars of the SteadyShot scale flashes 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 E is indicated the screen Remove the memory card and insert it again If this procedure does not turn off the indication format the memory card 159 519010 Warning messages If the following messages appear follow the instructions below Incompatible battery Use correct model An incompatible battery pack is being used page 18 Set date and time Set the date and time If you have not used the camera for a long time charge the internal rechargeabl
108. performance and specifications is defined under the following conditions except as described in this Instruction Manual at an ordinary ambient temperature of 25 C 77 F and using a fully charged battery pack Table of Contents Notes on using your camera seeee 7 Preparing the camera Checking the accessories supplied 12 Preparing the battery pack Attaching a lens Inserting a memory card Preparing the camera Using the accessories supplied Checking the number of recordable images Cleaning Before your operation Identifying parts and screen indicators Front side LCD monitor Graphic Display LCD monitor Standard Display Viewfinder Selecting a function setting Selecting a function with the Fn Function button 45 The functions selected by the Fn Function button 46 The functions selected by the MENU button 46 Shooting images Shooting an image without camera shake Correct posture sssssse Using the SteadyShot function Using a tripod Lesern amp Shooting with the automatic setting 51 Shooting with a suitable setting for the subject Scene Selection Taking portrait photos Taking landscape photos Taking small subject photos Taking moving subject photos Taking sunset photos Taking night view photos
109. reful not to let sand or dust get into the camera This may cause the camera to malfunction and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired On storing Be sure to attach the lens cap or body cap when not using the camera When attaching the body cap remove all the dust from the cap before placing it on the camera When you purchase the DT 18 55 mm F3 5 5 6 SAM Lens Kit purchase the Rear Lens Cap ALC R55 also On operating temperatures Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0 and 40 C 32 and 104 F Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended On moisture condensation If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location moisture may condense inside or outside the camera This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera How to prevent moisture condensation When bringing the camera from a cold place to a warm place seal the camera in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to conditions at the new location over about an hour If moisture condensation occurs Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens you will be unable to record clear images On the internal rechargeable battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether
110. rged battery pack in the camera or connect the camera to a wall outlet wall socket with the AC Adaptor sold separately When you copy images to your computer using an insufficiently charged battery pack copying may fail or image data may become corrupted if the battery pack shuts down too soon 4 Turn on the camera and the computer 5 Check that USB connection in X 2 is set to Mass Storage 6 Connect the camera and your To the USB computer terminal The AutoPlay wizard appears on the d desktop oe XD USB terminal 132 For Windows This section describes an example of copying images to a Documents For Windows XP Documents folder When you use the supplied PMB software you can copy images easily page 138 1 Click Open folder to view files For Windows XP Open folder to view files OK as the wizard M screen appears automatically on the desktop When the wizard screen does not appear click Computer For Windows XP My Computer Removable Disk Removable Disk Lii using Windows Exolorer 2 Double click DCIM 3 Double click the folder where the image files you want to copy are stored Then right click an image file to display the menu and click Copy On the storage destination of the image files see page 136 133 1
111. rs of the picture are too dark If any filter or hood is used take it off and try shooting again Depending on the thickness of the filter and improper attachment of the hood the filter or the hood may partially appear in the image The optical properties of some lenses may cause the periphery of the image to appear too dark insufficient light The eyes of the subject come out red Activate the red eye reduction function page 84 Get close to the subject and shoot the subject within the flash range using the flash page 84 Dots appear and remain on the LCD monitor This is not a malfunction These dots are not recorded page 7 The image is blurred The picture was taken in a dark location without the flash resulting in camera shake The use of a tripod or the flash is recommended pages 50 82 The EV scale lt gt is flashing on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder The subject is too bright or too dark for the metering range of the camera Viewing images Your camera cannot play back images The folder file name has been changed on your computer page 136 154 When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model other than that of your camera playback on your camera is not guaranteed The camera is in USB mode Delete the USB connection page 135 Your camera cannot delete an image Cancel the protection page 114
112. s will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Disposal of waste batteries applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection 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 chemical symbol The chemical symbols for mercury Hg or lead Pb are added if the battery contains more than 0 0005 mercury or 0 004 lead By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources In case of products that for safety performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only To ensure that the battery will be treated properly hand over the product at end of life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For all other batteries please view the section on how to
113. s 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 92 Shooting with a suitable setting for the subject Scene Selection Selecting an appropriate mode for the 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 explanation of the selected mode and methods of shooting are displayed on the screen Help Guide disp Notes 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 amp Flash Off for each Scene Selection mode You can change these settings page 82 93 safieuii Bunoous E This mode is suitable for Blurring away backgrounds and p sharpening the subject Expressing skin tones softly Set the mode dial to ey Portrait Shooting techniques To blur the background more set the lens to the telephoto position You can shoot a vivid image by focusing on the eye that is closer to the lens Use the lens hood sold separately to shoot backlit subjects Use the red eye reduction function if the eyes of your subject turn red from the flash page 84 94 This mode is suitable for Shooting the entire range of scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors Set the
114. shutter button shot by shot 1 button mmc Bracket Cont Select the desired bracket step 2 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject The base exposure is set at the first shot in the bracket Notes When the mode dial is set to M the exposure is shifted by adjusting the shutter speed 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 or Scene Selection 103 uonounj Buroous ayy E The EV scale in bracket shooting Ambient light bracket Flash bracket 0 3 steps three shots 0 7 steps three shots Exposure compensation 0 Flash compensation 1 0 LCD monitor Standard wy Y Display 21111101111124 7 ae v Vd Shown in the top row Shown in the bottom row Viewfinder t 1 e H1 24e EEEE T LCD monitor Manual mode 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 n bracket shooting the same number of indices as the number of recordable images is displayed on the EV scale However in flash bracket shooting the indices are not displayed in the viewfinder When the bracket shooting starts the indices that indicate already recorded images start to disappear one by one Shooting with whit
115. suit a specific light source the color f amp Shade tones are adjusted for the light source preset white balance Cloudy Incandescent Fluorescent Flash Shooting techniques Use the white balance bracket function if you cannot get the desired color in the selected option page 104 When you select 5500K ColorTemperature or 0 Color filter you can adjust the value to the desired value below When you select Custom you can register your setting page 99 Fn button AWB White balance 5500K ColorTemperature or 0 Color filter To set the color temperature select the value with lt gt To set the color filter select the compensation direction with lt gt 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 98 5500K ColorTemperature Sets the white balance by the color temperature The higher the number the more reddish the image and the lower the number the more bluish the image 0 Color filter Achieves the effect of CC Color Compensation filters for photography Based on using the set color temperature as the standard the color can be compensated to G Green or M Magenta The value is the color temperature value currently selected 2 The value is the
116. the hole pull down the lever and slide it in To check the remaining battery level Check the level with the following indicators and percent figures displayed on the LCD monitor Battery exhausted wzz mz Battery level You cannot shoot High mx Low inore pictures What is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack An InfoLITHIUM battery pack is a lithium ion battery pack that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your camera Using the InfoLITHIUM battery pack the remaining battery time in percent figures is displayed according to the operating conditions of your camera Notes The displayed level may not be correct under certain circumstances 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 Available battery packs Use only an NP FM500H battery pack Note that the NP FM55H NP 50 and NP FM30 cannot be used 18 Effective use of the battery pack Battery performance decreases in low temperature surroundings So the time that the battery pack can be used is shorter in cold places and the speed of continuous shooting slows down We recommend that you put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up and insert it mm in your camera immediate
117. the camera you cannot use the camera until the temperature decreases Camera error System error Turn the power off remove the battery pack then re insert it If the message appears frequently consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility 161 S19u10 Unable to magnify Unable to rotate image mages recorded with other cameras may not be enlarged or rotated No images changed You attempted to specify 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 Printing canceled The print job was canceled Disconnect the USB cable or turn the camera off Invalid operation You attempted to mark RAW images on the PictBridge screen Printer error Check the printer Check if the image you want to print is corrupted Printer busy Check the printer 162 Precautions Do not use store the camera in the following places n an extremely hot dry or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed and this may cause a malfunction In a location subject to rocking vibration Near strong magnetic place In sandy or dusty places Be ca
118. the flash range Fn button g Flash compens Select the desired setting Toward Makes the flash level higher Toward Makes the flash level lower Notes This item cannot be set when the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection 88 If you have adjusted the flash level 8 appears in the viewfinder when the built in flash is pulled up When you adjust it be careful not to forget to reset the value The higher flash effect may not be visible due to the limited amount of flash light if the subject is outside the maximum range of the flash If the subject is very close the lower flash effect may not be visible Exposure compensation and flash compensation Exposure compensation changes the shutter speed aperture and ISO sensitivity when AUTO is selected to perform the compensation If the flash is used the amount of flash light is also changed However flash compensation only changes the amount of flash light MENU button i 1 Flash control Select the desired setting ADI flash This method controls the lighting of the flash factoring in the focus distance information and light metering data from the pre flash This method enables an accurate flash compensation with virtually no effect from the reflection off the subject Pre flash TTL This method controls the amount of flash light depending on the data only from pre flash light metering This method is susceptible to the ref
119. unt of light the camera takes in at one time 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 When you turn the mode dial the explanation of the selected mode and methods of shooting are displayed on the screen Help Guide disp You can clear the Help Guide page 126 60 This mode is suitable for Using the automatic exposure while keeping the custom settings for ISO sensitivity Creative Style D Range optimizer etc 1 Set the mode dial to P 2 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings pages 71 to 105 To fire the flash press the button 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject 61 safieuii N This mode is suitable for Putting the subject in sharp focus and blur everything in front of and beyond the subject Opening the aperture narrows the range that is in focus 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 1 Set the mode dial to A 62 2 Select the aperture value F number with the control dial Smaller F number The foreground and background of the subject are blurred Larger F number The subject and its foreground and backgr
120. us mode switch on the lens to MF The lens is not equipped with a focus mode switch Camera Set the focus mode switch on the camera to AF Set the focus mode switch on the camera to MF 1 Set the focus mode switch on the camera to AF 2 When the lens is equipped with the focus mode switch set it to AF 3 Look into the viewfinder uonounj Buroous ayy The subject overlaid onto the focus area comes into focus automatically Eye Start AF page 73 71 4 Press the shutter button halfway AF area sensor down to check the focus and shoot the image When the focus is confirmed the focus indicator changes to amp or below The sensor used for focusing in the AF area illuminated in red page 75 AF area Focus indicator Shooting technique To select the AF area used for focusing set up AF area page 75 Focus indicator Focus indicator Status e lit Focus locked Ready to shoot lit Focus is confirmed Focal point moves following a moving subject Ready to shoot lit Still focusing You cannot release the shutter flashing Cannot focus The shutter is locked Subjects that may require special focusing Using the autofocus it is hard to focus on the following subjects In such cases use the focus lock shooting feature page 73 or manual focus page 7
121. utton 2 Audio signals Select the desired setting You can turn off the Help Guide that is displayed when you operate the camera This is convenient when you want to perform the next operation quickly MENU button amp 1 Help Guide disp Off You can set different time intervals for the camera to switch to power save mode Power save Pressing the shutter button halfway down returns the camera to the shooting mode MENU button amp 1 Power Save OVF Select the desired time Notes Regardless of the setting here the camera turns to power save mode after 30 minutes when the camera is connected to a TV or the drive mode is set to Remote Commander Set up Power Save LV when using the manual focus check Live View MENU button amp 1 gy Language Select the language 126 Setting the LCD monitor MENU button 1 LCD brightness Select the desired setting You can check the recorded image on the LCD monitor right after the shooting You can change the displayed time MENU hutton zx 1 Auto review Select the desired setting Note In auto review the image will not be displayed in the vertical position even if PlaybackDisplay is set to Auto rotate page 106 dnjas 1no E In the default setting while looking into the viewfinder the LCD monitor is turned off to prevent the battery pack from wearing down If
122. waves or emits radiation The camera may not be able to record or play back properly Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions If moisture condensation occurs remove it before using the camera page 163 Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record images this may render the memory card unusable or cause image data breakdown damage or loss Clean the flash surface before use The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to the flash surface resulting in insufficient light emission 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 Index Numerics 40 segment honeycomb pattern metering axes 147 A Ambient light 104 Amount of exposure 60 Anti dust function 32 Aperture 60 62 Aperture 62 Aspect ratio esee 120 Audio signals 126 Auto HDR asses nee chino 92 Auto off w VF 127 Auto review 127 Autoflash Autofocus eeseseeeeee 71 Autofocus mode 74 B Battery 13 17 Bracket esee nee 103 BULB shooting 69
123. with the aspect ratio set to 16 9 the lateral end of the image may be cut off When printing images using your own printer cancel the trimming or borderless settings Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not When having images printed at a digital print shop ask the shop whether they can print the images without cutting off both edges Cannot print images with the date Using PMB you can print images with date page 142 This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images However because the images shot with the camera include information on the recording date you can print images with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif information For compatibility with Exif information consult the manufacturer of the printer or the software When you print images at a shop images can be printed with the date if you ask them to do so PictBridge compliant printer For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer or consult with the manufacturer of the printer S19u10 A connection cannot be established The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge standard Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with PictBridge or not Set USB connection to PTP page 145 Disconnect and connect the USB ca

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