Sony DSLR-A390 Instruction Manual

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Page 1 Customer Support Website. DSLR-A390 http://www.sony.net/ Printed using VO(; (\%latile Organic IIIII IIIIIIII (;ompound) fl'ee vegetable oil based ink. H.--iml ¢_ InfoLITHIUM SERIESMEMORY STI_K T,,, ,o,, _ ,_, , o_o_ , _o,,,, ..Printed in Thailand 4191056110 © 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 2 SAVETHESE provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call INSTRUCTIONS. upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSLR-A390 DANGER- TO Serial No. REDUCE THE RISK _iliil _i_i_i_iiiii!ii:ii_ii_!_i!!!ii_iiii_i_ii_ii_ii_iii_ii_iii!iii{ OF FIREOR To reduce fire or shock hazard, do...
Page 3 (wall socket). Regulatory Information Declaration of (onformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A390 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION Inc. BATTERIES Addmss:16531) Via Esprillo. Lithium-Ion batlerics x-_r'/_ja_ San Diego. CA 92127 U.S.A.
Page 4 Japan. Tile Authorized interference in a residential installation. Representative for EMC and product safety This equipment generates, uses. and can is Sony Deutschland GmbH. Hedelfinger radiate radio frequency energy and. if not installed and used in accordance with the Strasse 61.
Page 5 Disposalof Old Electrical& Disposalofwaste batteries Electronic Equipment(Applicablein (applicable in the EuropeanUnion theEuropeanUnionandother andotherEuropeancountries with Europeancountries with separate separatecollectionsystems) collectionsystems) This symbol on the battery or on tile packaging indicates that tile battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste.
Page 6 Never use the p lug without the f use cover. Ifyou s hould lose tile f use cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.
Page 7: Notes On Using Your Camera
Notes on using your camera Shootingprocedure elTect by rising tile "Pixel mapping" limction (page 156). • This L-:lln_2rH hils two modes for shooting: the Live View mode using the LCD _4iii;iiiii_;_ii_iiii_iiii#iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiij{ monitor, and the viewfinder mode using the viewfinder (OVF). •...
Page 8 Onthe dataspecifications described in thisInstructionManual The data on l_erform:mce and specifications is defined under tl_e following conditions, except as described in this Instruction Manual: at an ordinary ambient temperature' of 25°(7 (77 F), and using a fully charged battery pack.
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents ..........Notes on using your camera Preparing the Checking the accessories supplied ........camera Preparing the battery pack ..........Attaching a lens ............... Inserting a memory card ..........Preparing the camera ............Using the accessories supplied ........Checking the number of recordable images...
Page 10 Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode) ..................P Shooting with program auto ........A Shooting by controlling the blur of the background (Aperture priority) ..........S Shooting a moving subject with various expressions (Shutter speed priority) ........
Page 11 ..............Setting ISO Adjusting the color tones (White balance) ...... Adjusting the white balance to suit a specific light source (Auto/Preset white balance) ......Registering the color tones (Custom white balance) .. 92 Image processing ............. Correcting the brightness of the image (D-Range Optimizer) ............
Page 12 Others Specifications ..............Troubleshooting ............. Warning messages ............Precautions ..............Index................
Page 13: Supplied
Checkingthe accessoriessupplied The number ill parentheses indicates tile number of pieces. • BC-VH1 Battery charger (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached on the can'lera) -..,. • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not • Eyecup (1) (Attached on the supplied ill the U.S.A. and camera) Canada) •...
Page 14 Preparingthe battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP-FH50 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (supplied). The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack call be charged even when it has not been fully depleted. It call also be used when it has not been fully charged. Insertthebattery packon the battery charger.
Page 15 Forcustomers i n theU.S.A.and 2 Connect t hebattery charger t othe Canada wall outlet (wallsocket). Plug Light on: Charging Light off: Normal charge completed One hour alter the lamp is turned off: Full To the wall outlet (wall charge completed socket) CHARGElamp Forcustomers in countries/regions...
Page 16 • When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast, remove the battery pack being charged, and then insert the same battery pack into the battery charger securely again. When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast again, this may indicate a battery error or that a battery pack other than the specified type...
Page 17 1 Whilesliding thebattery cover open lever,openthebattery cover. 2 Firmly insertthebatterypackall i!ii!ii!ii!ii!ii!ii!ii!ii!ii!iliiiiii ¸_ii¸_¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸ !!!!!! thewaywhilepressingthe lock leverwiththetip ofthe battery. LOCK lever 3 Closethebattery cover. Toremove thebattery pack Turn off the camera and slide the lock lever in the direction of the arrow. careful not to drop the battery pack.
Page 18 Tocheck the remaining battery level Set the power switch to ON and check the level on the LCD monitor. "Battery exhausted" Battery level You c_[irlllOt s hoot High any more pictures. Whatisan "InfoLITHIUM"battery pack? All "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions...
Page 19 • The battery life varies according to how' it is stored and the operating conditions and enviromnent ill 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...
Page 20: Attachinga Lens
Attachinga lens Remove thebodycapfromthe ::::::::::::::::::::::::: _i!i _ _i!ii!ii!ii!ii!ii!ii!ii!ii!ii!ii!ii!iii_ _!_!_!_!_!_ii_iiiiiiiiii cameraandthepackaging lid fromtherearof the lens. • When changing the lens, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations so as to keep dust or debris Packaging lid from getting inside the camera. 2 Mount the lensbyaligning the orangeindexmarkson thelens andcamera.
Page 21 Toremove the lens 1 Pressthelensrelease button all thewayin andturnthe lens counterclockwise untilit stops. Lens release button 2 Replace the packaging lid on the lensandattach thebodycapto thecamera. • Bet_re you attach them, remove dust from them. • When you purchase the DT18 55ram F3.5 5.6 SAM Lens Kit, purchase...
Page 22: Insertinga Memorycard
Insertinga memorycard Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards call 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" media are referred to as the "Memory Stick PRO Duo"...
Page 23 Closethememory cardcover. Toremove 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:...
Page 24 • 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 operate properly with this camera. • The memory cards formatted with a computer are not guaranteed operate with this camera.
Page 25: Preparingthe Camera
Preparingthe camera When you turn the camera on for the first time, the date/time setup screen appears. "o Setthepower switch toONtoturn thecameraon. • To turn the camera off, set it to OFF. Verifythat[OK]isselected onthe LCDmonitor, t henpress the centerofthecontrol button. Selecteachitemwith_1/1_ and setthe numeric valuewithA/T.
Page 26 5 Verify that[OK]isselected, t henpressthecenter of thecontrol button. Tocancel thedate/time setting operation Press the MENU button. Tosetupthe date/time again MENUbutton --, ,,_ 2 --, [Date/Time setup]...
Page 27: Usingthe Accessoriessupplied
Usingthe accessoriessupplied This section describes how' to use the shoulder strap, the eyepiece cover, and eyecup. The other accessories are described ill the following pages. • Rechargeable battery pack (page • Battery charger (page "o • Power cord (mains lead) (not supplied ill the U.S.A.
Page 28 You call prevent light from entering through the viewfinder and affecting the exposure. When the shutter is released without the use of the viewfinder ill viewfinder mode, as ill shooting with the self-timer, attach the eyepiece cover. Tiltthe LCDmonitor d ownward. 2 Carefullyslidetheeyecup off by pushingon eachsideof the eyecup.
Page 29: Checkingthe Numberof Recordable Images
The values are defined using Sony standard memory cards for testing. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions. Image size: L 14N Aspectratio: 3:2* "Memory Stick PRO Duo"...
Page 30 SDmemory card (Units:Images) 16GB 32GB Standard 1081 2177 4421 8889 Fine 1564 3176 6386 RAW & JPEG 1191 1465 r" 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.
Page 31: Cleaning
Cleaning Wipe the screen surface with a commercially available LCD cleaning kit to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. t_ " "" • 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 o1"...
Page 32 ff dust or debris enters the camera and lands on the image sensor (the part that acts as the fihn), it may appear on the photo image, depending on the shooting environment. [f there is dust on the image sensor, use a cormnercially available...
Page 33 5 Detach thelens(page21). 6 Usetheblower t ocleantheimage sensor surface andthe surrounding a rea. "o • Do not touch the image sensor with the tip of the blower. Complete cleaning quickly. • HoM the camera's face downward prevent the dust from resettling in the camera.
Page 34: Indicators
Identifyingpartsand screenindicators See the pages ill parentheses for details of operation. ® [] Focus mode switch (75, 80) Shutter button (47) * Do not directly touch these Power switch (25) parts. Control dial (60, 121) Self-timer lamp (98) Lens contacts* Remote sensor Mirror*...
Page 35: Lcd Monitor
¢D <= ¢D Control button Auto-lock Accessory Shoe (85) When the menu is turned on: A/ Viewfinder '_ (67) V/4/_" (39) MENU button (41) When the menu is turned off: Eyepiece sensors (67, 125) DISP (38, 69, 102)/<_)/_:_ (97)/ ISO (90)/} (82) LCD monitor (37, 43, 102, 106)
Page 36 HDM[ terminal (112) Tripod receptacle Memory card switch • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Memory card cover You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods "Memory Stick PRO Duo"...
Page 37 The indicators on the monitor are displayed as follows ill Live View' mode. For the indicators ill view'finder mode, see page 70, _:_xl.4 @ +2 [!Igg3 H {I P _f_>N÷2,0 iso40o[I %-{_j ¢D c_ _Io Drive mode (97) Remaining ballery (18) _)C3 _rn_x1.4 Smarl teleconverter (81 )
Page 38 liii iliili ..• (_?) (O) Focus (7(_) 1/125 Shutter speed (61 ) F3.5 Aperture (59) -2,,_,,_,,_,,2+EV scale (64. 100) Camera shake warning (45) .i,tl SteadyShot scale (45) Toswitch the recording information display Each time you press DISP on the control ,, <...
Page 39: Selectinga Function/Setting
Selectinga function/setting You call select a function for shooting o1"playback from the menu list. To display the menu list, press the control button, Fn (Function) button, o1" MENU button. Example: When the Fn button is pressed. ¢D From the menu list, use the control button to move...
Page 40: Button
2 Select[Whitebalance] w ithA/v/ </1_ onthecontrol button, t hen Auto_o_us mo_e pressthecenter • to execute. 3 Following theoperationguide, selectandexecute the desired ,w° function. For example, to change. _÷,,,, select -:;_-'- with I/V, adjust the value to +1 with _l/ll_, _*_sa_teExit]) then press the center •...
Page 41: Button
• Continuous adv. (page 97) • Self-timer (page 98) • Self-timer(Cont.) (page 98) • Bracket: Cont. (page • Remote Commander (page 101) This button calls up the screens that are used for setting up or executing functions used frequently ill shooting or viewing.
Page 42 Playback menu Delele 1110) Formal (119) S desaow(05) 1 Pr(tecl (1(9) Specil}' Printing (143) P aybackD sp ay (112) Setup menu (124) ]LCD brighl ..Date/Time setup (123) Power Save (LV) 1122) {_ Language 1123) _lk 1 Power Save (OVF) (122) ,ak ? File number (l l8) CTRL FOR HDMI (114)
Page 43 Adjusting the angle of the LCDmonitor You call adjust the angle of the LCD monitor to meet various shooting You call shoot from various shooting situations, positions. Low _osition High position Adjust t heLCDmonitor t o aneasily viewable angle.
Page 44: Shootingan Imagewithout Camerashake
Shootingan imagewithout camerashake "Camera shake" refers to unwanted movement of the camera that occurs after the shutter button has been pressed, resulting ill a blurred image. To reduce camera shake, follow' the instructions below'. Stabilize yourupper bodyandtakea position thatkeeps the camera frommoving.
Page 45: Function
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. warning Camera shake indicator Due to potential camera shake, the _ (Camera shake warning) indicator flashes.
Page 46 FI0le • Tbe 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. Wait lor the ._1 (SteadyShot scale) indicator scale to go down, and then press the shutter button down slowly.
Page 47: Using A Tripod
Shootingwith the automatic setting The "AUTO" mode allows you to easily shoot ally subject under ally conditions because the camera makes appropriate judgments on the situation to adjust the settings. Select (_) when shooting ill a location where the use of a flash is restricted.
Page 48 5 Presstheshutterbutton halfway downtofocus. When the focus is confirmed, • or ((o)) (Focus indicator) lights up (page 76). Focus indicator 6 Presstheshutter button fully downtoshoot. • Pressing the shutter button after the .alJ (SteadyShot scale) indicator becomes low makes the SteadyShot fimction more effective.
Page 49: Shootingwith A Suitablesetting For The Subject(Sceneselection)
Shootingwith a suitablesetting for the subject(SceneSelection) Selecting all 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...
Page 50: Photos
This mode is suitable for _,_ B lurringawaybackgrounds a nd snarpening thesubject. Expressing skin tonessoftly. Setthe mode dialto [] (Portrait). • To blur the background more, set the lens to the telephoto position. • You call shoot a vivid image by focusing on the eye that is closer to the lens.
Page 51 This mode is suitable for Shootingthe entirerangeof scenery in sharl:focuswith vivid colors, Setthemodedialto [] (Landscape). • To accentuate the openness of the scenery, set the lens to wide angle. • Set the flash mode to _ (Fill-flash) when you shoot with the flash (page 82).
Page 52 This mode is suitable for Shootingclosesubjectssucnas flowers,insects, d ishes,or small gooas. Setthe mode dialto [] (Macro). • 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).
Page 53 This mode is suitable for Shootingmovingsubjectsoutdoors or in brign[places. Set the mode dial to [] (Sports Action). • The camera shoots images continuously while the shutter button is pressed. • Press and hold the shutter button halfway down until the right moment. •...
Page 54 This mode is suitable for Shootingthered of thesunsel beautifull,. Setthe mode dialto [] (Sunset). • Used to shoot all image accentuating the red color compared with other modes. This is also suitable for shooting the beautiful red of the sunrise. •...
Page 55 Thismodeis suitable for Shooting nigh[ s cenes a [auistance without l osing thedark atmosphere ofthesurroundings. Setthemodedialto [] (Night Port./View). Set the flash mode to @ (Flash Off) when you shoot a night view' without _" persons (page 82). €/a • Take care that the subject does not move to prevent the image from blurring.
Page 56: Photos
Shootingan imagethe way youwant it (Exposure mode) With a single lens reflex camera, you call adjust the shutter speed (how' long the shutter is open) and aperture (the range that is ill focus: depth of field) to enjoy a variety of photographic expressions.
Page 57 When you turn the mode dial, the explanation of the selected mode and methods of shooting are displayed on the screen (Help Guide disp.). call clear the Help Guide (page 122). €/a...
Page 58 This mode is suitable for Usingtheautomaticexposure, while Keeping the customsettingsfor ]SO sensilvity, Creative Style,D-Range optimizer, e tc. 1 Setthemodedialto P. 2 Settheshooting f unctionstoyourdesired settings (pages 75 to 101). • Set the flash mode to $ (Fill-flash) when you shoot with tile fhtsh (page 82).

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