Page 1 4-420-745-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Preparing the camera Digital Camera Shooting and viewing images Shooting images to suit your subject Handbook Using the shooting functions A-mount Using the playback functions Functions list Viewing images on a computer Others Advanced operations Index ©2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Charging the battery pack ..........19 Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) ..................21 Attaching a lens ............... 24 Turning the camera on and setting the clock ....27 Before shooting ............... 29 Adjusting the viewfinder to the visual acuity (diopter adjustment)............29 Holding the camera properly ........
Page 3 Viewing images on a computer Using with your computer ..........64 Using the software ............66 Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies ..69 Others List of icons on the screen ..........71 Functions available for each shooting mode ....74 Flash modes available .............
Page 4 Monitoring the subject through the lens without effects displayed ............79 List of icons for viewfinder mode ......81 Shooting a clear image without camera shake ....83 Camera shake warning indicator ........ 83 Using the SteadyShot function ........83 Using a tripod .............
Page 5 The fine adjustment screen for color ......134 Color Temp./Color Filter ......... 135 Custom white balance ..........135 Magnifies images with higher scale than the optical zoom (ZOOM) ..............137 Selecting the drive mode ........140 Shooting single shot ..........140 Cont.
Page 6 Scrolling panoramic images ........148 Protecting images (Protect) ........... 149 Deleting images (Delete) ..........150 Delete (Multiple Img.) ..........150 Deleting all the images or movies in the same view mode ................151 About playback on TV ..........152 3D Viewing .............. 152 Using “BRAVIA”...
Page 7 Lens compensation ............162 Lens Comp.: Peripheral Shading ......162 Lens Comp.: Chromatic Aberration ......162 Lens Comp.: Distortion ..........162 Setting the method for recording on a memory card ..163 Format ..............163 File Number ............. 163 Folder Name ............. 163 Select REC Folder ............
Page 8 Trouble shooting/Others Troubleshooting ............. 184 Warning messages ............193 Precautions ..............195 To use your camera abroad — Power sources ....198 AVCHD format ............. 199 3D-shootings ..............200 Memory card ..............201 Battery pack/Battery charger ......... 203 The License ..............205...
Page 9: Basic Operations
Basic operations This section provides the basic information on operating the camera. To more effectively take advantage of the camera, see “Advanced operations” (page 76).
Page 10: Notes On Using Your Camera
1080 50i-compatible device:50i and do not affect the images in any way. • You may feel uncomfortable symptoms • Do not hold the camera by taking hold of such as eyestrain, nausea, or a tired the LCD screen. feeling while watching 3D-images •...
Page 11 On the data specifications described temperature of the camera drops before continuing to shoot. in this manual • The surface of the camera may get warm. The data on performance and specifications This is not a malfunction. is defined under the following conditions,...
Page 12: Preparing The Camera
Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items First check the model name of your camera (page 11). The accessories supplied differ depending on the model. The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. Common accessories • Body cap (1) (Attached on the •...
Page 13: Identifying Parts
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Front side Shutter button (31) (Flash pop-up) button (41, 124) Power switch (27) Mounting index (24) Control dial (92, 94, 96) Lens release button (25) Self-timer lamp (141) Focus mode switch (106, 113)
Page 14: Rear Side
Eyecup (77) 144)/WB (White balance) (133)/ (Drive) (45, 140)/ Viewfinder* ISO (126) • When you look into the Control button (Enter)/AF viewfinder, the viewfinder button (110)/Object Tracking mode is activated, and when you take your face away from button (111)
Page 15 (49)/ (Image index) (124) button (50) MENU button (56) MOVIE button (33, 100) Microphone* * Do not cover this part during movie recording. FINDER/LCD button (161) Doing so may cause noise Speaker or lower the volume. Image sensor position...
Page 16 Hooks for shoulder strap Tripod receptacle • Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera. • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods with a screw length of 5.5 mm...
Page 17 Identifying parts Connection plate cover • For using the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) Be careful not to catch the cord of the AC Adaptor in the cover when you close the cover.
Page 18 DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM sensor). You cannot use these (Supplied with the SLT-A37M) lenses on 35mm-format cameras. • For the lenses other than DT 18- 55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM/DT 55- 200mm F4-5.6 SAM/DT 18- 135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM, refer to the operating instructions...
Page 19: Charging The Battery Pack
It can also be used when it has not been fully charged. The battery pack is discharged little by little, even when you do not use it. To avoid missing an opportunity to shoot, check the remaining battery level before you shoot.
Page 20 • We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range. • Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket).
Page 21: Inserting The Battery Pack/Memory Card (Sold Separately)
While sliding the cover open lever, open the cover. Firmly insert the battery pack all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery. Lock lever Insert a memory card. • With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place.
Page 22 Lock lever To remove the memory card Check that the access lamp is not lit, then open the cover, and push the memory card once. To check the remaining battery level The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your camera.
Page 23 Never format the card in response to this prompt, as doing so will erase all data on the card. (exFAT is the file system used on SDXC memory cards.)
Page 24: Attaching A Lens
• E-mount lenses are not compatible with this camera. • When you use a lens for which a tripod socket is provided, attach the lens onto the tripod using the tripod socket provided to help balance the weight of the lens.
Page 25 Attaching a lens • Do not hold the part of the lens that is extended for the zoom or focus adjustment. To remove the lens Press the lens release button all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops.
Page 26 When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to the surface of the image sensor (the part that acts as the film), it may appear as dark spots on the image, depending on the shooting environment.
Page 27: Turning The Camera On And Setting The Clock
Turning the camera on and setting the clock When you turn the camera on for the first time, the date/time setup screen appears. Set the power switch to ON to turn the camera on. The screen used for setting date and time appears.
Page 28 MENU button t 1 t [Date/Time Setup] To set up the area again You can set the area where you are using the camera. This allows you to set the local area when you use the camera abroad. MENU button t...
Page 29: Before Shooting
In LCD screen mode In viewfinder mode In viewfinder mode (vertical position) 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.
Page 30 Before shooting 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.
Page 31: Shooting And Viewing Images
Select when shooting in a location where the use of a flash is restricted. Set the mode dial to (Flash Off). Hold the camera, monitoring your shot with the LCD screen or viewfinder.
Page 32 Shooting still images Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. When the focus is confirmed, z or (Focus indicator) lights up (page 107). Focus indicator Press the shutter button fully down to shoot. • When the camera detects and shoots a face with [Auto Port.
Page 33: Recording Movies
Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording. Notes • The sound of the camera and the lens in operation may be recorded while recording a movie. You can disable sound recording by setting [Audio Recording] to [Off] (page 104).
Page 34: Playing Back Images
Rotate the control dial to the left during pause • The movie is played back frame-by- frame. V t v/V To adjust sound volume To display the information Note • Movies recorded with other devices may not be played back on this camera.
Page 35: Deleting Images (Delete)
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. Deleting the image that is currently displayed Display the image you want to delete and press the button.
Page 36: Shooting Images To Suit Your Subject
Shooting images to suit your subject Adjusting the angle of the LCD screen Adjust the LCD screen to an easily viewable angle.
Page 37: Shooting With The Various Shooting Modes
(31, 85) appropriate judgments on the situation to adjust the settings. Select “Flash Off” when you want to shoot without the flash. (Superior The camera recognizes and evaluates the shooting condition, Auto) (38, 85) and appropriate settings are set automatically.
Page 38: Superior Auto
When the camera recognizes and adjusts for shooting conditions, the following information is indicated: recognized scene mode mark, appropriate shooting function, the number of images to be shot. Shooting function Number of images to be shot Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.
Page 39: Sweep Panorama/ 3D Sweep Panorama
Shooting with the various shooting modes Select the desired mode with v/V, then press the center of the control button. • To change the scene, press the Fn button, then select another scene. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. (Portrait) Blurs away backgrounds and sharpens the subject.
Page 40: Tele-Zoom Cont. Priority Ae
• The center area on the screen is cropped and the camera records the images continuously at a maximum of about 7 images per second. • The minimum zoom scale of the camera is set to 1.4 times and the image size can be set to M or S.
Page 41: Using The Shooting Functions
Using the shooting functions 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.
Page 42 Does not fire even the built-in flash pops up. • You cannot select this item when the mode dial is set to P, A, S, or M. However, the flash will not be fired if it is not pulled up.
Page 43: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Image
Based on the exposure acquired by the automatic exposure, you can perform exposure compensation. You can make the entire image brighter by shifting to the + side. The entire image becomes darker when you shift it to the – side (Exposure compensation).
Page 44 Adjusting the brightness of the image Note • This item cannot be set when the exposure mode is set to Intelligent Auto, Superior Auto, or Scene Selection.
Page 45: Selecting The Drive Mode
Selecting the drive mode You can use an appropriate drive mode to suit your purposes, such as single-shot advanced, continuous advanced, or bracket. on the control button t Select the desired mode (Single This mode is for normal shooting. Shooting) (140) (Cont.
Page 46: Switching The Recording Information Display (Disp)
Switching the recording information display (DISP) Each time you press DISP on the control button, the recording information display changes as follows. You can select the available displays in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen separately. Graphic Display Display All Info.
Page 47: Setting Image Size
S:3.4M 2448 × 1376 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 screen. Panorama: Size You can set the image size of panoramic images. The image size varies depending on the setting of the shooting direction (page 90).
Page 48 Setting image size [3D Pan.: Image Size] 16:9 1920 × 1080 Standard 4912 × 1080 Wide 7152 × 1080...
Page 49: Using The Playback Functions
Select the portion you want to enlarge with v/V/b/B on the control button. To cancel the enlarged playback Press the center of the control button so that the image returns to the normal size.
Page 50: Switching To The Display Of The Image List
Playback menu. button To return to the single-image screen Press the center of the control button when you select the desired image. To display the desired folder Select the left bar on the image index screen with the control button, then select the desired folder with v/V.
Page 51: Viewing Images On A Tv Screen
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. Turn off both your camera and the...
Page 52: Functions List
Functions list Functions that can be operated with the buttons/switch You can set up or operate various functions with these buttons/switch. For the location of the buttons/switch, see “Identifying parts” (page 13). button (41, 124) Pops the flash up. button (43)/AV button Compensates the exposure./Sets up the aperture value./...
Page 53: Selecting A Function With The Fn (Function) Button
Operation guide To set up the camera directly from the recording information screen Turn the control dial without pressing the center z in step 2. You can set up the camera directly from the recording information screen.
Page 54: Functions That Can Be Selected With The Fn (Function) Button
Functions that can be selected with the Fn (Function) button The functions that can be selected with the Fn button are as follows: Scene Selection (38, Selects an appropriate mode from among the Scene Selection preset settings to suit shooting conditions.
Page 55 Functions that can be selected with the Fn (Function) button White Balance (133) Adjusts the color tone of images. (Auto WB/Daylight/Shade/Cloudy/Incandescent/Fluor.: Warm White/Fluor.: Cool White/Fluor.: Day White/Fluor.: Daylight/Flash/C.Temp./Filter/Custom) DRO/Auto HDR (127) Compensates for the brightness and contrast automatically. (Off/D-RangeOptimizer/Auto HDR) Creative Style (131) Selects your desired image processing.
Page 56: The Functions Selected With The Menu Button
The functions selected with the MENU button You can set up the basic settings for the camera as a whole or execute functions such as shooting, playback, or other operations. Press the MENU button, then set up the desired item with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center of the control button.
Page 57 Flash control (123) Sets the method for determining the intensity of flash output. (ADI flash/Pre-flash TTL) AF Illuminator (110) Sets the AF illuminator, which sheds light on a dark scene to aid focusing. (Auto/Off) Color Space (157) Changes the range of reproducible colors.
Page 58 The functions selected with the MENU button Custom menu Eye-Start AF Sets whether or not to use auto focus when you look through the viewfinder. (On/Off) FINDER/LCD Setting Sets the method for switching between the viewfinder and (161) LCD screen.
Page 59 Peaking Color (114) Sets the color used for the peaking function. (Red/Yellow/White) Live View Display Sets whether or not to display the effect of a function on the (79) screen, such as the effect of the exposure compensation value. (Setting Effect ON/Setting Effect OFF) Func.
Page 60 Compensates for distortion on the screen caused by the lens Distortion (162) attached. (Auto/Off) Front Curtain Shutter Sets whether or not to use the electronic front curtain shutter (160) function. (On/Off) Face Registration Registers or changes the person to be given priority in the (117) focus.
Page 61 Area Setting (28) Sets the location of use. Setup menu Menu start Sets the default position of the cursor on the menu to the top item or the last-selected item. (Top/Previous) LCD Brightness Sets the brightness of the LCD screen.
Page 62 Sets the USB connection method. (172) (Auto/Mass Storage/MTP) Audio signals Sets whether or not to use the beep sound when the focus is achieved or the self-timer is working. (On/Off) Cleaning Mode (181) Starts the cleaning mode to clean the image sensor.
Page 63: Using The Guide Function Of The Camera
To access all shooting tips You can search through all the shooting tips from the menu. Use this item when you want to read shooting tips you have seen before. MENU button t 3 t [Shooting Tip List]t Select the desired...
Page 64: Viewing Images On A Computer
You can open RAW format image files. • “PlayMemories Home” You can import still images or movies recorded with the camera to your computer so that you can view them, and use various convenient features to enhance the images you have shot.
Page 65 • Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment. • If you connect 2 or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time, some devices, including the camera, may not operate, depending on the types of USB devices you are using.
Page 66: Using The Software
“PlayMemories Home Help Guide” Note • If “PMB” (Picture Motion Browser) supplied with a camera that was purchased before 2011 has already been installed on the computer, “PMB” is overwritten by “PlayMemories Home,” and you may be unable to use some functions of “PMB.”...
Page 67 • To adjust images with white balance, exposure, and creative style, etc. • To save the images displayed and edited on a computer. You can either save the image as RAW format or save it in the general file format.
Page 68 AVCHD recording disc. This conversion can take a long time. Also, you cannot create a disc with the original image quality. If you want to keep the original image quality, you must store your movies on a Blu-ray disc.
Page 69: Selecting The Method For Creating A Disc Of Movies
Depending on the disc type, playable devices may vary. Select the method that suits your disc player. Here, 2 ways of creating a disc of movies are described; creating a disc with a computer using “PlayMemories Home” or creating a disc with devices other than a computer such as a recorder.
Page 70: Creating A Disc With A Device Other Than A Computer
(STD) HDD recorder, etc.: To create a DVD with standard image quality (STD) Standard definition image quality (STD) Note • For details on how to create a disc, refer to the operating instructions of the device you use.
Page 71: Others
Others List of icons on the screen Graphic Display (LCD screen) Display Indication Exposure mode (37) P A S Display All Info. (LCD screen) Scene Recognition icons (31, 38, 85) Memory card (21, 201)/ Upload (165) Remaining number of recordable images...
Page 72 List of icons on the screen Display Indication Image size of movies Display Indication (103) REC 0:12 Recording time of the 100% Remaining battery (22) movie (m:s) Flash charge in progress Focus (32, 107) (41) 1/250 Shutter speed (94) Setting Effect OFF (79) F3.5...
Page 73 List of icons on the screen Display Indication Face Detection (116)/ Smile Shutter (119) Auto Portrait Framing (118) Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator (119) Display Indication Metering mode (122) Flash compensation (122) White balance (Auto, Preset, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter)
Page 74: Functions Available For Each Shooting Mode
The functions you can use depend on the selected shooting mode. In the table below, indicates the function available. – indicates the function not available. The functions you cannot use are displayed in gray on the screen. Exposure Cont. Face Smile Auto Port.
Page 75: Flash Modes Available
Flash modes available The flash modes you can select depend on the shooting mode and functions selected. In the table below, indicates the function selectable. – indicates the function not selectable. The flash modes you cannot select are displayed in gray on the screen.
Page 76: Advanced Operations
Preparation Preparation (Advanced operations) Advanced operations This section provides further information on the camera.
Page 77: Setting Up The Camera
Note • When an FDA-A1AM Angle Finder (sold separately) is attached to the camera, switch the display between the viewfinder and the LCD screen by pressing the FINDER/LCD button. Setting [Eye-Start AF] to [Off] is recommended because the...
Page 78: The Screen Displayed For Shooting Mode
Selecting the screen mode You can select the desired screen mode. When you switch the screen by pressing DISP on the control button (page 46), only selected screens are displayed. You can set the available screens to be displayed on the LCD screen and the viewfinder separately.
Page 79: Histogram
Adjust the exposure if necessary and shoot again. Notes • The histogram does not indicate the final recorded image. It indicates the condition of the image just monitored on the screen. The histogram will differ based on aperture setting, etc.
Page 80 • When [Setting Effect OFF] is selected, the Live View image in M mode is always displayed with the appropriate brightness. Note • [Setting Effect OFF] cannot be selected when the exposure mode is set to Intelligent Auto, Superior Auto, Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama, Movie or Scene Selection.
Page 81: List Of Icons For Viewfinder Mode
List of icons for viewfinder mode When [For viewfinder] in [DISP Button(Monitor)] is activated, you can set the status of the LCD screen to one suitable for used with the viewfinder, by pressing DISP on the control button. See pages in parentheses for details of operation.
Page 82 The screen displayed for shooting mode Display Indication Display Indication No audio recording of Creative Style (131)/ movies (104) Contrast, Saturation, +3 +3 +3 Sharpness SteadyShot/Camera shake warning (83) Picture Effect (130) SteadyShot error (192) Overheating warning (10) Database file full (194)/...
Page 83: Shooting A Clear Image Without Camera Shake
• The SteadyShot function may not work optimally when the power has just been turned on, right after you point the camera towards a subject, or when the shutter button has been pressed all the way down without stopping halfway.
Page 84: Using A Tripod
• 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.
Page 85: Selecting The Shooting Mode
Notes • Even when you set [S. Auto Image Extract.] to [Off] with [Hand-held Twilight] selected from recognized scene mode, 1 combined image is saved. • When [Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], performance will be affected.
Page 86: Scene Selection
• Use the lens hood to shoot backlit subjects. • Use the red-eye reduction function if the eyes of your subject turn red from the flash (page 58). (Sports Action)
Page 87 Shooting technique • When you want finer images, set the mode dial to P, A, S, or M and use the creative style function (page 131). In such cases, you can adjust the exposure, ISO, etc.
Page 88: Sweep Panorama/ 3D Sweep Panorama
Panorama), and shoot images (page 39). Notes • If you cannot pan or tilt the camera across the entire subject within the given time, a gray area occurs in the composed image. If this happens, move the camera fast to record a full panoramic image.
Page 89 • In Sweep Panorama or 3D Sweep Panorama, it is recommended that you use a wide-angle lens. • When you use a lens that has a long focal length, pan or tilt the camera more slowly than when you use a wide-angle lens.
Page 90: Tele-Zoom Cont. Priority Ae
AF] is selected, the focus is fixed at the first image. Notes • The shutter speed is slower, depending on the ISO or aperture setting. As a result, the speed of continuous shooting may be slower. • The Face Detection function is turned off.
Page 91: Program Auto
Selecting the shooting mode • The speed of continuous shooting is estimated using our criteria. The speed of continuous shooting may be slower, depending on shooting conditions (Image size, ISO setting, aperture value, High ISO NR, or the setting of [Lens Comp.: Distortion]).
Page 92: Aperture Priority
Selecting the shooting mode Aperture Priority 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.
Page 93 • 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).
Page 94: Shutter Priority
Shutter Priority 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 image of the moving subject.
Page 95: Control Dial
• When the shutter speed is 1 second or longer, noise reduction (Long Exposure NR) will be done for the same amount of time that the shutter was open after shooting. You cannot do any further shooting during the reduction.
Page 96: Manual Exposure
• 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. Manual Exposure...
Page 97: Bulb
(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 [100]. In M mode, the ISO setting [AUTO] is not available. Set the ISO sensitivity as necessary (page 126).
Page 98 • Set the focus to infinity in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks, etc. When the infinity position of the lens is not known, first adjust the focus on fireworks that is set off in the same general area, then shoot...
Page 99 • The longer the exposure time, the more conspicuous the noise on the image. • After shooting, noise reduction (Long Exposure NR) will be done for the same amount of time that the shutter was open. You cannot do any further shooting during the reduction.
Page 100: Movie Recording Setup
• In movie recording mode, the recordable area (angle of view) is narrower than that of still image shooting. • When the [For viewfinder] screen is displayed on the LCD screen, the LCD screen is switched to the [Display All Info.] screen at the moment movie recording starts.
Page 101: Digital Zoom
Movie recording setup • Do not shoot a strong light source, such as the sun. The internal mechanism of the camera may be damaged. • When you import AVCHD movies to a computer, use “PlayMemories Home” (pages 64, 173). • When you continue to shoot for a long time, the temperature of the camera rises and the image quality may deteriorate.
Page 102: Recording Movies With The Shutter Speed And Aperture Adjusted
Select the desired mode with v/V on the control button, then press the center of the control button. • To change the mode, press the Fn button, then select another mode. Adjust the shutter speed and aperture value with the control dial.
Page 103: File Format
AVCHD Records 60i/50i movies or 24p/25p movies in AVCHD format. This file format is suitable for viewing the movie on a high-definition TV. You can create a Blu-ray disc, an AVCHD recording disc, or a DVD-Video disc using the supplied software “PlayMemories Home.”...
Page 104: Audio Recording
Blu-ray disc. • To watch 24p/25p movies on a TV, you need a TV that is compatible with 24p/25p. If you use a non-compatible TV, the movies are converted to 60i/50i and output to the TV.
Page 105 1 t [Wind Noise Reduct.] t [On] Notes • Setting this item to [On] may cause some bass sound to be recorded with too low a volume. Set it to [Off] when the wind is not blowing. • When an external microphone (sold separately) is used, this item does not function.
Page 106: Adjusting The Focus
Adjusting the focus There are 2 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 switch to be To switch to auto...
Page 107 • 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.
Page 108: Focus-Lock
* The image sensor is the part of the camera that acts as the film. Note • If 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 and the camera.
Page 109: Autofocus Mode
Superior Auto or one of the following Scene Selection modes: [Portrait], [Landscape], [Sunset], [Night Scene], [Night Portrait], or [Hand-held Twilight]. • [Single-shot AF] is selected when the exposure mode is set to Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama or [Macro] in Scene Selection.
Page 110: Af Area
Notes • [AF area] is fixed to [Wide] and you cannot select other settings when the exposure mode is set to Intelligent Auto, Superior Auto or Scene Selection, or when the Object Tracking function is being used or the Smile Shutter is activated.
Page 111: Object Tracking
Press the center of the control button on the recording information display. A target frame appears. • To turn off the Object Tracking function, press the Fn button, then set it to [Off]. Align the target frame with the subject to be tracked, and press the center of the control button.
Page 112 – The subject is under dark lighting. – The ambient light changes. • The Object Tracking function cannot be used when the exposure mode is set to Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama, Tele-zoom Continuous Priority AE or [Hand-held Twilight] in Scene Selection is used, the manual focus function is selected.
Page 113: Manual Focus
Notes • When the Wide AF area is used, the center area is used for focusing; when the Zone AF area is used, a typical area of the selected area is used; and when the Local AF area is used, an area that is selected with the control button is used.
Page 114: Peaking
Notes • Since the camera judges that sharp areas are in focus, the peaking level is different, depending on the subject, shooting situation, or on the lens used. • The outline of in-focus ranges is not enhanced when the camera is connected using an HDMI cable.
Page 115 • Rotate the focusing ring to adjust the focus in manual focus mode. • If you press the AF button, the enlarged portion returns to the center. • The Focus Magnifier function is canceled if you press the shutter button halfway down.
Page 116: Detecting Faces
Face Detection frames (gray) Face Detection frames (white) • If a face is not positioned inside the AF area available when you press the shutter button halfway down, the AF area that is used for focusing turns green. • When the camera detects multiple faces, the camera automatically selects a priority face and the single Face Detection frame turns white.
Page 117: Face Registration
• Up to 8 faces of your subjects can be registered. • Shoot the face from the front in a brightly lit place. The face may not be registered correctly if it is obscured by a hat, a mask, sunglasses, etc.
Page 118: Auto Port. Framing
Notes • Even if you select [Delete], the data on registered faces remain stored in the camera. If you also want to delete this data from the camera, select [Delete All]. • The registered face is not deleted even if you use [Initialize].
Page 119: Smile Shutter
(Smile/Face Detect.) t [Smile Shutter On: Normal Smile] t Select the desired Smile Detection Sensitivity mode with b/B on the control button You can set the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles to one of the following 3 options: (Slight Smile), (Normal Smile), (Big Smile).
Page 120 • Do not cover the eyes with bangs, etc. Keep the eyes narrowed. • Do not obscure the face with a hat, a mask, sunglasses, etc. • Try to orient the face in front of the camera and keep it as level as possible.
Page 121: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Image
Adjusting the brightness of the image AE Lock When shooting into the sun or by a window, and the exposure may not be appropriate for the subject, 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.
Page 122: Metering Mode
Auto, Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama, or Scene Selection. • 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...
Page 123: Flash Control
– 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.
Page 124: The Flash
• The lens hood may block the light of the flash. Remove the lens hood when using the flash. • When using the flash, shoot the subject at a 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 and backgrounds.
Page 125 • If you perform a test fire of the flash, press the AEL button. Notes • 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.
Page 126: Setting Iso
3D Sweep Panorama, 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 100 and ISO 3200.
Page 127: Compensating For The Brightness And Contrast Automatically (D-Range)
* Lv_ displayed with is the step currently selected. Notes • The setting is fixed to [Off] when the exposure mode is set to Sweep Panorama or 3D Sweep Panorama, or when [Multi Frame Noise Reduct.] or [Picture Effect] is used.
Page 128: Auto Hdr
* _Ev displayed with is the step currently selected. Shooting technique • Since the shutter is released 3 times for 1 shot, be careful about the following: – Use this function when the subject is motionless or does not blink.
Page 129 Compensating for the brightness and contrast automatically (D-Range) • When the contrast of the scene is low or when camera shake or subject blur is occurred, you may not obtain good HDR images. If the camera has detected a problem, is indicated on the recorded image to inform you of this situation.
Page 130: Setting The Image Processing
Select the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive and artistic expression. Fn button t (Picture Effect) t Select the desired setting • When a mode that has a fine adjustment option is selected, select the desired setting with b/B. (Off) Does not use the Picture Effect function.
Page 131: Creative Style
You cannot also set the drive mode. • When the contrast of the scene is low or when significant camera shake or subject blur has occurred with [HDR Painting] or [Rich-tone Mono.] selected, you may not obtain good HDR images.
Page 132 Notes • When the exposure mode is set to Intelligent Auto, Superior Auto or Scene Selection, or the Picture Effect mode is selected, [Creative Style] is fixed to [Standard] and you cannot select other settings.
Page 133: Adjusting The Color Tones (White Balance)
Selection, [White Balance] is fixed to [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.
Page 134: The Fine Adjustment Screen For Color
Daylight) (Flash) Shooting techniques • Use the white balance bracket function if you cannot get the desired color in the selected option (page 143). • When you select [C.Temp./Filter], you can adjust the value to the desired value (page 135).
Page 135: Color Temp./Color Filter
Note • Since color meters are designed for film cameras, the values differ under fluorescent/ sodium lamp/mercury lamps. We recommend that you use the custom white balance or perform a test shooting.
Page 136 • 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 indicator turns yellow on the recording information display.
Page 137: Magnifies Images With Higher Scale Than The Optical Zoom (Zoom)
(ZOOM) Using the zoom feature of the camera (ZOOM), the camera allows you to use a higher magnification zoom than the optical zoom factor of the lens to magnify the center area on the screen and record the image.
Page 138 – The drive mode is set to Continuous Shooting or continuous bracket shooting. • You cannot use the Smart Zoom or [Clear Image Zoom] function with movies. • When the zoom scale of the electronic zoom is higher than 2.0 times, [AF area] is set to center weighted.
Page 139 2 t [Clear Image Zoom] t Select the desired setting To change the setting of [Digital Zoom] The default setting is [Off]. If you want to use higher magnification regardless of the deterioration of the image, set it to [On]. MENU button t...
Page 140: Selecting The Drive Mode
This mode is for normal shooting. on the control button t (Single Shooting) Note • When the exposure mode is set to [Sports Action] in Scene Selection, you cannot shoot single shot. Cont. Shooting The camera records the images continuously.
Page 141: Self-Timer
Selecting the drive mode Self-timer 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. on the control button t (Self-timer) t Select the desired setting • The number after is the number of seconds that is currently selected.
Page 142 • Press the shutter button shot by shot when [Single Bracket] is selected. 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.
Page 143: Wb Bracket
Shown in the top row. Shown in the bottom row. viewfinder]) * 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.
Page 144: The Screen Displayed For Playback Mode
Playback (Advanced operations) Playback The screen displayed for playback mode Switching the screen during playback Each time you press DISP on the control button, the screen changes as follows. With recording data Without recording Histogram data List of icons on the histogram display...
Page 145 Display Indication File number/Number of Histogram* (79) images in the view mode Exposure mode (37) * When the image has a high-key or P A S low-key portion, that portion is flashed on the histogram display (Luminance limit warning). 1/125 Shutter speed (94) F3.5...
Page 146: Using The Playback Functions
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 after you turn off the power. To return to the normal playback screen Press the button again.
Page 147: Slide Show
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 b/B on the control button. • You cannot pause the slide show.
Page 148: Scrolling Panoramic Images
Select a panoramic image, then press the center of the control button. • Pressing it again pauses the playback. You can scroll a panoramic image by pressing v/V/b/B during pause. Note • Scrolling playback is not available for images that were recorded with [3D Pan.: Image Size] set to [16:9].
Page 149: Protecting Images (Protect)
• To cancel a selection, press the center again. To protect other images, repeat step 2. • You can select all the images in the folder by selecting the bar on the left of the image index screen. Press the MENU button.
Page 150: Deleting Images (Delete)
Total number again. To delete other images, repeat step 2. • You can select all the images in the folder by selecting the bar on the left of the image index screen. Press the MENU button. Select [OK] with v, then press the center of the control button.
Page 151: Deleting All The Images Or Movies In The Same View Mode
Deleting images (Delete) Deleting all the images or movies in the same view mode You can delete all still images or movies by the same view mode currently displayed. MENU button t 1 t [Delete] t [All in Folder] or [All...
Page 152: About Playback On Tv
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. • When images cannot be displayed properly, set [HDMI Resolution] in the Setup menu to [1080p] or [1080i], according to your TV.
Page 153 Delete Deletes images. 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. The SYNC MENU operations differ depending on the TV connected. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.
Page 154: Setup Of The Camera
A normal ratio. 16:9 An HDTV ratio. Note • This item cannot be set when the exposure mode is set to Sweep Panorama or 3D Sweep Panorama. Quality MENU button t 1 t [Quality] t Select the desired setting...
Page 155 Setting the aspect ratio and image quality Note • This item cannot be set when the exposure mode is set to Sweep Panorama or 3D Sweep Panorama. About RAW images You need the “Image Data Converter” software included on the CD-ROM (supplied) in order to open a RAW image recorded on this camera.
Page 156: Setting The Other Functions Of The Camera
[Sports Action] or [Hand-held Twilight] in Scene Selection, or ISO is set to [Multi Frame Noise Reduct.], noise reduction is not performed even when it is set to [On]. • When the exposure mode is set to Intelligent Auto, Superior Auto or Scene Selection, you cannot turn off noise reduction.
Page 157: Color Space
1 t [Release w/o Lens] t [Enable] Note • Correct metering cannot be achieved when you use lenses that do not provide a lens contact, such as the lens of an astronomical telescope. In such cases, adjust the exposure manually by checking it on the recorded image.
Page 158: Grid Line
• In auto review, the image will not be displayed in the vertical position even if [Playback Display] is set to [Auto Rotate] (page 147). • In auto review, the camera may display an image to which an image process, such as [Lens Comp.: Distortion], has not been performed, then display the same image to which an image process has been performed.
Page 159: Preview Button
LCD screen and in the viewfinder. Be careful not to reset the setting. • When [AEL toggle] is selected, be sure to press the AEL button again to release the lock. To assign another function to the AEL button...
Page 160: Electronic Front Curtain Shutter
In such cases, set this item to [Off]. • When a Konica Minolta lens is used, set this item to [Off]. If you set this item to [On], the correct exposure will not be set or the image brightness will be uneven.
Page 161: Power Save
1 t [Power Save] t Select the desired time Note • The camera does not turn to power save mode when the camera is connected to a FINDER/LCD Setting You can disable the automatic switching of the LCD screen and the viewfinder and enable only the FINDER/LCD button to switch them.
Page 162: Lens Compensation
4 t [Lens Comp.: Shading] t Select the desired setting Lens Comp.: Chromatic Aberration Reduces the color deviation at the corners of the screen caused by certain lens characteristics. This item is set to [Auto] in the default settings. MENU button t 4 t [Lens Comp.: Chro.
Page 163: Setting The Method For Recording On A Memory Card
1 t [Format] t [Enter] 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.
Page 164: Select Rec Folder
• When you insert a memory card that was used with other equipment into the camera and shoot images, a new folder may be automatically created. • Up to 4,000 images can be stored in a folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is created automatically.
Page 165: Recover Image Db
• Before using an Eye-Fi card, set up the wireless LAN access point and forwarding destination. For details, refer to the operating manual supplied with the Eye-Fi card. • Eye-Fi cards are sold in the U.S.A, Canada, Japan, and some countries in the EU (as of March in 2012).
Page 166 • Eye-Fi cards include a wireless LAN function. Do not insert any Eye-Fi cards in the camera when it is prohibited to do so, such as on an airplane. If there is an Eye-Fi card inserted in the camera, set [Upload Settings] to [Off].
Page 167: Resetting To The Default
Resetting to the default You can reset the main functions of the camera. MENU button t 3 t [Initialize] t Select the desired setting t [OK] The items to be reset are as follows. Shooting functions (Reset Default/Rec mode reset)
Page 168 Normal Flash control (123) ADI flash AF Illuminator (110) Auto Color Space (157) sRGB SteadyShot (83) Movie shooting menu (Reset Default/Rec mode reset) Items Reset to File Format (103) AVCHD Record Setting (103) 60i 17M(FH), 50i 17M(FH) Audio Recording (104) Wind Noise Reduct.
Page 169 Folder View(Still) Slide Show – Interval (147) 3 sec Slide Show – Repeat (147) Image Index (50) 4 Images Specify Printing – Date Imprint (179) Volume Settings (60) Playback Display (147) Auto Rotate Memory Card Tool menu (Reset Default) Items...
Page 170 (46) Recording information display No Disp. Info. (Viewfinder) (46) Playback display (144) Single-image screen (with recording information) Note • The face registered using [Face Registration] is not deleted, even if you use [Reset Default]. Select [Delete All] in [Face Registration].
Page 171: Confirming The Version Of The Camera
MENU button t 3 t [Version] Note • An update can be performed only when the battery level is (3 remaining battery icons) or more. We recommend that you use a sufficient battery or the AC- PW10AM AC Adaptor (sold separately).
Page 172: Computer
Notes • When this item is set to [Auto], it may take some time to establish a connection. • If Device Stage* is not displayed with Windows 7, set this item to [Auto]. * Device Stage is a menu screen used to manage connected devices, such as a camera (Function of Windows 7).
Page 173: Importing Images To The Computer (Windows)
Importing images to the computer without using “PlayMemories Home” When the AutoPlay Wizard appears after making a USB connection between the camera and a computer, click [Open folder to view files] t [OK] t [DCIM] or [MP_ROOT] t copy the desired images to the...
Page 174: Importing Images To The Computer (Mac)
• For operations such as importing AVCHD movies to the computer, use “PlayMemories Home.” • When the camera is connected to the computer, if you operate AVCHD movies or folders from the connected computer, images may be damaged or cannot be played.
Page 175: Deleting The Usb Connection
(Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device). Notes • Drag and drop the icon of the memory card or the drive icon to the “Trash” icon beforehand when you use a Mac computer, and the camera is disconnected from the computer.
Page 176: Creating A Movie Disc
Create the disc following the instruction on the screen. Notes • Install “PlayMemories Home” beforehand. • Still images and MP4 movie files cannot be recorded on the AVCHD recording disc. • It may take a long time to create a disc.
Page 177: Creating A Standard Definition Image Quality (Std) Disc
Your computer must support the creation of Blu-ray discs. BD-R (non-rewritable) and BD-RE (rewritable) media can be used to create Blu-ray discs. You cannot add contents to either type of disc once it has been created. To create Blu-ray discs with “PlayMemories Home,” you have to install proprietary add-on software.
Page 178: Discs You Can Use With "Playmemories Home
• Install “PlayMemories Home” beforehand. • MP4 movie files cannot be recorded on a disc. • It will take a longer time to create a disc because AVCHD movies are converted to standard definition image quality (STD) movies. • An Internet connection environment is required when creating a DVD-Video (STD) disc for the first time.
Page 179: Specifying Dpof
Select the image with b/B on the control button. Check the mark by pressing the center of the control button. • To unspecify DPOF, select the image again, then press the center of the control button. Press the MENU button.
Page 180: Cleaning The Camera And A Lens
Cleaning the camera and a lens Cleaning the camera • Do not 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 images or the performance of the camera, blow the dust away using a commercially available blower*.
Page 181: Cleaning The Image Sensor
The use of an AC-PW10AM AC Adaptor (sold separately) is recommended. • The cleaning should be completed quickly. • Do not use a spray blower because it may scatter water droplets inside the camera body. Cleaning the image sensor automatically using the cleaning mode of the camera Confirm that the battery is fully charged (page 22).
Page 182 Cleaning the image sensor Select [Enter] with v, and press the center of the control button. The image sensor vibrates for a short time, and eliminates dust from the sensor. Turn off the camera. Cleaning the image sensor using a blower If another cleaning is needed after using the cleaning mode, clean the image sensor using a blower following the steps below.
Page 183 • After the cleaning is finished, confirm that the mirror is locked down firmly when you attach the lens. Otherwise, the lens may be scratched or this may be the cause of additional trouble. Also, if the mirror is not locked down firmly, the autofocus does not work during shooting.
Page 184: Trouble Shooting/Others
Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed. • As you insert the battery pack, use the tip of the battery pack to push the lock lever (page 21). • You can use an NP-FW50 battery pack only. Make sure that the battery is NP-FW50.
Page 185 • You can use an NP-FW50 battery pack only. Make sure that the battery is NP-FW50. • If you charge a battery pack that has not been used for a long time, the CHARGE lamp may flash. • The CHARGE lamp flashes in 2 ways, fast (about 0.15-second intervals) and slow (about 1.5-second intervals).
Page 186 Troubleshooting 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. • Check the free capacity of the memory card.
Page 187 Troubleshooting 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] (pages 41, 124). The flash takes too long to recharge.
Page 188: Deleting Images
The use of a tripod or the flash is recommended (pages 41, 84, 124). The EV scale b B is flashing. • The subject is too bright or too dark for the metering range of the camera. Viewing images Your camera cannot play back images.
Page 189 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 19), or use the AC Adaptor (sold separately). • Use the USB cable (supplied) (page 172).
Page 190 Especially when you print an image shot 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 of the printer.
Page 191 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. Others The lens gets fogged.
Page 192 SteadyShot scale continues to be indicated, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. “--E-” is indicated on the screen. • Remove the memory card, and insert it again. If this procedure does not turn off the indication, format the memory card.
Page 193: Warning Messages
Memory card locked. Set Area/Date/Time. • You are using a memory card • Set the area, date, and time. If with a write-protect switch, and you have not used the camera for the switch is set to the LOCK a long time, charge the internal position.
Page 194 Warning messages Unable to print. Camera Error System Error • You tried to mark RAW images with a DPOF mark. • Turn the power off, remove the battery pack, then re-insert it. If Internal temp. high. Allow it to the message appears frequently, cool.
Page 195: Precautions
• In an extremely hot, dry or humid recommended. place In places such as in a car parked in On moisture condensation the sun, the camera body may If the camera is brought directly from...
Page 196 It is recommended that you use Sony nor splash-proof, nor water-proof. lenses/accessories* designed to suit • Do not look at the sun or a strong the characteristics of this camera. light through a removed lens or the Using the products of other viewfinder.
Page 197 Precautions • Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio 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.
Page 198: To Use Your Camera Abroad - Power Sources
PAL-M system (1080 50i) Power sources Brazil PAL-N system (1080 50i) Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay You can use your camera and the battery charger and the AC- SECAM system (1080 50i) PW10AM AC Adaptor (sold Bulgaria, France, Greece, Guiana, separately) in any country or region...
Page 199: Avchd Format
The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format enables a high definition video signal shot on a digital video camera recorder to be recorded on 8 cm DVD discs, hard disk drive, flash memory, memory card, etc. Recording and playback on...
Page 200: 3D-Shootings
– Subjects with a repeating pattern When you play back 3D-images on such as tiles, and subjects with the LCD screen of the camera or on a little contrast such as sky, sandy non-3D-compatible TV, the images beach, or lawn.
Page 201: Memory Card
Be careful when you handle memory cards. • Do not leave the memory cards • When the access lamp is lit, do not within the reach of small children. remove the memory card or the They might accidentally swallow it.
Page 202 Unavailable with your camera insert the “Memory Stick Micro” media into an “M2” Adaptor as large as of Duo size. If you insert a “Memory Stick Micro” media into the camera without an “M2” “Memory Stick” media and “Memory Adaptor as large as of Duo size, you Stick PRO”...
Page 203: Battery Pack/Battery Charger
Battery pack/ one or another one and check if the battery charger operates correctly. Battery charger If the battery charger operates correctly, a battery error may have occurred. • If the battery charger is dirty, • The charging time differs...
Page 204: Battery Life
How to store the battery pack If the battery pack is not to be used for a long time, charge it and then fully use it up once a year on your...
Page 205: The License
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Page 206: Index
Continuous shooting ....140 Aspect ratio.......154 Contrast........131 Audio signals ......62 Control button ......52 Auto HDR.........128 Control dial ....92, 94, 96 Auto Port. Framing ....118 Creative Style......131 Auto review ......158 CTRL FOR HDMI....152 Autoflash ......41, 124 Custom white balance....
Page 207 Flash control ......123 Initialize ........167 Flash mode ....41, 75, 124 Intelligent Auto ....31, 85 Flash Off ....31, 41, 85, 124 ISO sensitivity......126 Fn button ......52, 54 Focus ........106 Focus Hold Button ..... 59 JPEG.........
Page 208 Landscape ......38, 86 Peaking ........114 Language ........62 Picture Effect ......130 LCD Brightness ......61 PlaybackDisplay ...... 147 LCD screen .....36, 71, 81, 144 Playing back panoramic images ..........148 Lens ........18, 24 PlayMemories Home ....68 Lens Compensation ....162 Portrait .........
Page 209 Sharpness ......... 131 Viewfinder Magnifi....58 Shooting ........31 Viewing image ....34, 146 Shooting Tip ......63 Viewing images on a TV screen Shoulder strap ......16 ........51, 152 Shutter Priority......94 Volume Settings ......60 Shutter speed......94 Single Bracket......

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Sony Alpha SLT-A37 Handbook

Basic Operations

Preparing the Camera

Shooting and Viewing Images

Shooting Images to Suit Your Subject

Using the Shooting Functions

Using the Playback Functions

Functions List

Viewing Images on a Computer

Others

Advanced Operations

Preparation

Setup of the Camera

Computer

Trouble Shooting/Others

Index

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