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Sony SLT-A37 Instruction Manual

Sony SLT-A37 Instruction Manual

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SONY
*_°-_-'_(_)
Interchangeable
Lens
Digital Camera
oc97
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
Index
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  • Page 1 SONY *_°-_-'_(_) Interchangeable Lens Preparing the camera Digital Camera oc97 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 Index...
  • Page 2 SAVETHESE provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call INSTRUCTIONS. upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. SLT-A37 DANGER- TO Serial No. REDUCE THE RISK OF FIREOR To reduce fire or shock hazard, do...
  • Page 3 Regulatory Information Declaration of Conlkwmity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SL%A37 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics RECYCLING LITHIUfvl-ION Inc. BATTERIES Addrcss:16530 Via Espfillo. Lithium-Ion banerics San Diego. CA 92127 U.S.A. recyclable.
  • Page 4 Representative %r EM( and product safety (ivic Office, your household waste is Sony Deutschland GmbH. Hedelfinger disposal service or the shop where Strasse 61. 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. purchased the product. any service or guarantee...
  • Page 5 If you should lose tile lilse cover, please symboh The chemical symbols for mercury contact your nealest Sony service station. (Hg) or lead (Pb) ale added if the battery contains more than (I.00055'_ mercury 0.004r/_ lead. By ensuring these batteries...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents ()11usiug your camera ..........Nott_,s Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items ..........ldeutifying parts ............... Charging the battery pack ..........Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) ..................Attaching a lens ..............Turning the camera on and setting the clock ....Before shooting ...............
  • Page 7 Using the playback functions Enhtrging images ............. Switching to the display of the image list ....... Viewing images on a TV screen ........Functionslist Functions that can be operated with the buttons/switch ..................Selecting a function with the Fit (Function) button ..
  • Page 8 Notes on using your camera Shootingprocedure Backuprecommendation • This camera has 2 modes lk)r monitoring To avoid the potential risk of data loss. subjects: the LCD screen mode using the always copy (back up) data to other screen, and the viewfinder mode medium.
  • Page 9 NgteS 0rl RS, i Rg y0Ul' {;amera temperature of t he c amera drops before Onthe dataspecifications described continuing to shoot. in thismanual •The surface of t he c amera may get warm. This is not a malfunction. The data on perl\_rmuncc and specificutions is defined under...

  • Page 10: Checking The Supplied Items

    Checking the supplied items First check the ruodel name of your caruera (page 95. The accessories supplied differ depending on the model. The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. Common accessories • Body cap (l) (Attached on the •...

  • Page 11: Ldeutifying Parts

    Identifying parts See the pages ill parentheses for details of operation. [] ,_ (Flash pop-up) button (39, Shutter button (29) Power switch (25) [] Mounting index (22) Control dial [] Lens release button (23) Self-timer lamp (43) [] Focus mode switch (50) Lens contacts* * Do not directly touch these...
  • Page 12 Identifying parts Eyecup WB (White balance) (50)/ <t_)/_:_ (Drive) (43, 50)/ISO Viewfiuder* (50) • When you look into the Control button (Euter)/AF viewfinder, the viewfinder mode is activated, and when button/Object Tracking button you take your face away from (52) the viewfinder, the screen mode (In-Camera...
  • Page 13 NentBfying parts "o ¢D ¢D button (47)/1_;_ (hnage index) Auto-lock Accessory shoe button (48) MENU button (54) [] MOVIE button (31,50) Microphone* * Do not cover this part FINDER/LCD button (50) during movie recording. Speaker Doing so may cause noise or lower the volume.
  • Page 14 identifying parts REMOTE terminal HDMI mini terminal (49) • When connecting the RM- (USB)terminal L1 AM Remote Commander Microphone ,jack (sold separately) to the camera, insert the plug of the Remote • When an external microphone Commander into the REMOTE is connected, the internal terminal,...
  • Page 15 NentBfying parts Connection plate cover iiiiililililililili!i!ii!i! • For using the AC-PW20 Adaptor (sold separately) Be careful not to catch the cord of the AC Adaptor in the cover when you close the cover.
  • Page 16 (Supplied with the SLT-A37Y) Zoom lock switch • The DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM/DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM/DT 18-135ram F3.5-5.6 SAM are designed for Sony A- mount cameras (models equipped with an APS-C sized image DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM sensor). You cannot use these...

  • Page 17: Chargingthe Battery Pack

    Chargingthe battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP-FW50 "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.
  • Page 18 Charging the battery pack Forthe U.S.A and Canada Connectthe battery charger Plug to the wall outlet (wall socket). Light on: Charging Light off: Charge completed Charging time ]About 250 minutes • When charging a t'ully depleled battery pack at a temperature of"25°C CHARGElamp (77°F).

  • Page 19: Inserting The Battery Pack/Memory Card (Soldseparately)

    Inserting the battery pack/memory card (soldseparately) While sliding the cover open lever, openthe cover. €_ ,-,= Firmly insertthe batterypack all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery. Locklever Insert a memorycard. • Wilh the notched corner facing as illustrated, inserl the memory card...
  • Page 20 Insertingthe battery p_ek!memery card {seJdseparately} To removethe batterypack Turn off the caruera. Slide the lock lever ill the direction of the arrow 10 seconds after turning off the camera, then remove the battery pack. Be careful not to drop the battery pack.
  • Page 21 _nsert[ngthe battery p_ck!mere0ry can {son sep_ratNy) Note on an S[)XC to or played • Images recorded memory card cannot be imporled (-'omptllers or AV devices lhat are not compatible \vilh exFAT. Make sLIre lhal lhe device is compatible \x:ilh exFAT belore connecting il to tile camera.

  • Page 22: Attaching A Lens

    Attaching a lens Removethe bodycapfrom Front lens cap the camera and the packaginglid from the rear of the lens. _ iiiii!i!ii! _:_!ii!_!i!_ii_!ili ii_¸_ ..• When changing the lens, quickly change lens away from dusty locations so as to keep dust or debris from...
  • Page 23 iiiliiiii iilii Attlchil I I ills ii=ii_ii • Do hold part of the lens thai is exlended zoonl or t)ctls adjuslment. To removethe lens Press tie lens release button all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops.
  • Page 24 Attaching amens • When storing, turn over the lens hood and place it onto the lens backwards. Note onchangingthe lens When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the caruera adheres to the surface of the image sensor (the part that acts as the fihn), may appear as dark...

  • Page 25: Turningthe Cameraonand Settingthe Clock

    Turningthe cameraonand settingthe clock When you turn the camera on for the first time, the date/time setup screen appears. Set the powerswitchto ONto turnthe camera on. The screen used for setting date and time appears. • To turn the camera ()IT, set it to OFF. 2 Verifythat [Enter] is selected on the LCD screen, then pressthe center of the...
  • Page 26 Turningthe camera on and settingthe cJock 5 Repeat step 4 to set other items, then pressthe center of the controlbutton. Verify that [Enter] is selected, then pressthe center of the controlbutton. To cancelthe date/timesettingoperation l_'ess the MENU button. To set upthe date/time again on for the first tirue, the date/tirue When you turn the camera...

  • Page 27: Before Shooting

    Before shooting Adjustthe diopter-adjustment dial to your eyesightuntil the display appearsclearly in the viewfinder. • If you cannot see the entire screen the viewfinder, you can change scale of the viewfinder screen (page 56). N01e • The dioplic adjuslment auachment (sold separately) cannol be used wilh this camera.
  • Page 28 Be(ore 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 29: Shootingstill Images

    Shootingstill images The "Intelligent Auto" mode allows you to easily shoot any subject under any conditions because the camera makes appropriate judgments on the situation to a_!just the settings. Select ® when shooting in a location where the use of a flash is restricted. Set the mode dial to i6 or ®...
  • Page 30 Sheotiffg still images 5 Pressthe shutterbutton halfway downto focus. When the focus is confirmed, • or ((®)) ( Focus indicator) lights up. iiiiii }iiiiiiiiiii_J Focus indicator 6 Pressthe shutterbuttonfully downto shoot. • When the camera detects shools a face wilh [Aulo Port. Framing] sel to [Aulo], the captured...

  • Page 31: Recording Movies

    Recording movies Press the MOVIE buttonto MOVIE button start recording. • Mo_,ie recording can bc started from any exposure mode. • The shutter speed and aperture adjusted automatically. If you want to set them to particular values, set the mode dial to _ (Movie) (page 35).

  • Page 32: Playingback Images

    Playingback images Pressthe/_i button. [_] button MENU button--, 1 --, [View Mode] --, Select the desired mode • To pl:ty back still images, select [FoMer View(Still)l, and lo play back movies, select [Folder View(MP4)] or [AVCHD View] according to the t'ile l'ommt.

  • Page 33: Deletingimages(Delete)

    Deletingimages(Delete) Once you have deleted all image, you cannot restore it. Check whether delete the image or not beforehand. Note • Protected im_Jges cmmot be deleted. Display the image you want to delete and pressthe button. button = Select [Delete] with • on the controlbutton,then press _. the center of the controlbutton.

  • Page 34: Adjustingthe Angle Of The Lcdscreen

    Adjustingthe angle of the LCDscreen Adjust theLCDscreen to aneasily viewahleangle.

  • Page 35: Shooting With The Variousshooting Modes

    Shooting with the variousshooting modes Setthemodedialto thedesired mode. following shooting modes are provided with camera: (Intelligent The "Intelligent Auto" mode allows you to easily shoot Ant0)/(_) (Flash Off) subject under any conditions because the camera makes appropriate judgments on the situation to adjust the settings.

  • Page 36: I_ + Superior Auto

    Shooting with the various shootingmodes Setthemodedialto i6 + (Superior A uto). 2 Pointthecamera towards the Recognized scene mode mark subject. 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.

  • Page 37: Sweep Panorama/_ 3D Sweep Panorama

    ShootJflg with the varJaus shootBng modes 2 Selectthedesired mode withA/v, thenpressthecenter of the control b utton. • To change the scene, press the Fn button, then select another scene. 3 Adjust t hefocus andshoot t hesubject. k-_ (Portrait) Blurs away backgrounds and sharpens the subject.

  • Page 38: T_ Tele-Zoom Cont. Priority Ae

    Shooting with the various shootingmodes 2 Pointthecameraatthe edgeof thesubject, t henpresstheshutter button halfway down to adjust t he focus. This part will not betaken 3 Presstheshutter button fullydown. Pan ortilt thecamera to theend, following theguidance onthe screen. Guidance bar Setthemodedialto T_ (Tele-zoom Cont.Priority AE). 2 Adjust t hefocus andshoot t hesubjects.

  • Page 39: Using The Flash

    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 hacklit subject. Fnbutton --* $ (FlashMode)--* Selectthedesired setting •...
  • Page 40 Using the fBash (Flash Off) Does not fire even the built-in flash pops • You cannot select tbis item when the mode dial is set to P, A, S, or M. However, the flash will not be _'ired if it is not pulled A_o (AIItoflash) if it is clark nr against...

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Image

    Adjusting the brightness of the image Except for exposure mode M, the exposure is automatically selected (Automatic exposure). Based on the exposure acquired by the automatic exposure, you call perform exposure compensation. You call make the entire image brighter by shifting to the + side.
  • Page 42 Adjusting the brightness of the image R01e • This item cannot be set when the exposure mode is set to Intelligent Auto, Superior Auto, or Scene Selection.

  • Page 43: The Drive Mode

    Selecting the drive mode appropriate drive mode to suit your purposes, such single-shot advanced, contiuuous advanced, or bracket. ®/_ on thecontrol b utton --, Selectthedesired mode (Single This mode is liar normal shooting. Shooting) (Cont.Shooting) The career;, records the images continuousl?.

  • Page 44: Switching The Recording Inli)Rmation Display (Disp)

    Switchingthe recordinginformation display(DISP) Each time you press DISP on the control button, the recording information display changes as follows. You call select the available displays the viewfinder or on the LCD screen separately. Graphic Display Display All Info. No Disp. Info. 1/250 F3,5 N+3..O...

  • Page 45: Settingimagesize

    Settingimagesize MENUbutton --+ a 1 --+ [ImageSize]--+ Select t he desired size [Aspect R atio]:[3:2] Image size Usage guidelines L:16[Vl 4912 x 3264 pixels For prints up to A3+ size [VI:8.4[Vl 3568 × 2368 pixels For prints up to A4 size S:4.0M 2448 x 1624 pixels For prints up to L/2L size...
  • Page 46 Setting image size [3DPan.: ImageSize] 16:9 1920 x 1080 Standard 4912 x 1080 Wide 7152 × 1{)81}...
  • Page 47 Enlargingimages A still iruage call be enlarged for closer examination. This is convenient check the focus condition of a recorded iruage. Display theimageyouwantto enlarge,thenpress the_, button. (_ button Zoomtheimagein or outwiththe _ button or 0, button. • Rotating the control dial switches the image at the same disphty magnification.

  • Page 48: Of The Image List

    Switching to the display of the image list You call display multiple images on the screen simultaneously. Press the[] button. The image index screen is displayed. • You can select the number of images displayed on one page of the image index screen using [hnage...
  • Page 49 Viewing images on a TV screen To view images recorded on the camera on a TV set, all HDMI cable (sold separately) and all HD TV equipped with all HDMI conuector are required. Turnoff bothyourcameraandthe TV, andconnect thecamera tothe HDMI mini terminal 2 TurnontheTVandswitch theinput.
  • Page 50 Functions that can be operatedwith the buttons/switch You call set up o1"operate various functions with these buttons/switch. For the location of the buttons/switch, see "Identifying parts" (page l l). button Pops the flash up. button/AV button/_ Compensates the exposure./Sels up 1he aperture value./ butt0n/@_ button Displays multiple images on the screen simullaneously./...

  • Page 51: Button

    Selectinga functionwith the Fn (Function)button This button is used for setting up o1"executing functions used frequently shooting. Press theFnbutton. Selectthedesired itemwith A/v/</I_ on thecontrol b utton, thenpressthe center • toexecute. The setup screen appears. 3 Following t heoperationguide, selectandexecute thedesired ....
  • Page 52 Functions that can be selectedwith the Fn(Function)button The functions that call be selected with the Fn button are as follows: Scene Selection Selects an appropriate mode from among the Scene Selection preset settings to suit sbonting conditions. (Portrait/Spnrts Action/Macro/Landscape/Sunset/Night Scene/Handqleld Twilight/Night Portrait) Movie...
  • Page 53 Functions that can be selected wRh the Fn IFunction) button White Balance Adjusts the color tone of images. (Auto WB/Daylight/Shade/Cloudy/lncandescent/Fluor.: Warm White/Fluor.: Cool White/Fluor.: Day White/Fluor.: Daylight/Flash/C.Temp./Filter/Custom) DRO/AuIo HDR Compensates for the brightness and contrast automatically. (O ffTD-RangeOptinfizer/Auto HDR) Creative Style Selects your desired image processing.

  • Page 54: 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. tS"ess the MENU button, then set up the desired item with A/V/._/I_ on the control...
  • Page 55 ThefenctBonsselected with the MENUbutton Digital Zoom Zooms an image with higher magnification than Clear hnage Zoom. This feature can be also available in movie recording. (On/Off) Long Exposure NR Sets noise reduction processing lor shots in which shutter speed will be 1 second or longer. (On/Off) Nigh ISO NR Sets noise reduction processing...
  • Page 56 Thefenctiens seJectedwith the MENUbetton Custom menu Eye-Start AF Sels whefller or not 1o use auto focus when you look through the viewfinder. (On/OtT) FINDER/LCDSetting Sets the method for switching between the viewfinder and LCD screen. (Auto/Manual) Viewfinder Nagnifi. Changes the screen size in the viewfinder. If you cannot see the entire screen in the viewfinder, set it to IStaudard].
  • Page 57 ThefenctBonsselected with the M_:NUbutton Peaking Level Enhances tile nutline of in-locus ranges with a specific coktr in manual focus mode. (High/Mid/Lnw/Off) Peaking Color Sets tile colnr used for tile peaking function. (Red/Yellnw/White) Live View Display Sets whether or not to display the eflbct of a fimction on the screen, such as the eflbct of the exposure compensation value.
  • Page 58 The fenctJens seJected wRh the MENU herren LensComp.: Compensates for distortion on the screen caused by the lens DJst0rti0n attached. (Autn/Off) Front Curtain Shutter Sets whether or not tn use the electrnnic front curtain shutter ffmctinn. (On/Ofl) FaceRegistration or changes Registers the persnn tn be given...
  • Page 59 ThefenctBonsselected with the M[NU button Memory CardToolmenu Format Formats tile memory card. File Number Sets the method used to assign file numbers to still images and MP4 movies. (Series/Reset) Folder Name Sets the li)ldel" format for still images. (Standard Form/Date Form) Select REC Folder Changes the selected folder for storing still images and MP4 movies.
  • Page 60 ThefenetJens eeJeeted with the MENUbutton HDMI Resolution Sets the resolution when the cmner_ is connected to ml flDMI (Auto/1080p/1080i) CTRL FORHDNI Operates the camera li'om a TV that support "BRAVIA" Sy[lc. (On/Ofl) 1Nal Upload Settings* Sets the upload function of the camera when using an Eye=Fi card.
  • Page 61 Using the guide function of the camera When you press the 9 (In-Camera Guide) button on the Fn screen or meuu screen, guide ill accordance with the currently selected function or setting appears 9. (In-Camera Gukle) button automatically. Select unavailable functions or settings on the Fn screen,...
  • Page 62 Usingwith your computer Following applications are contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) to allow more versatile use of images shot with your camera. • "Iruage Data Converter" You call open RAW format image files. • "PlayMemories Home" You call 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 63 Using with your computer [[[[[[ii_ The following coruputer enviromnent is recomruended when using the supplied software and importing iruages via a USB connection. OS (pre-installed) Connection: Mac OS X v10.3 10.7 "Image Data Converter Ver.4": Mac OS X vlO.5, 10.6 (Snow Leopard), 10.7 (Lion)
  • Page 64 Usingthe software Log on as Administrator, Turnonyourcomputer, andinsert t he CD-ROIVI (supplied) i nto theCD-ROIVI drive. The installation menu screen appears. • If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (For Windows XP: [My Computer]) --+ 5_ (PMHOME) -_ [Instalhexe]. • If the AutoPlay screen appears, select "Run Instalhexe"...
  • Page 65 • To set color labels. To use "hnage Data Converter," refer to Help. Click [Start] ---* JAil tS"ograms] ---* [hnage Data Converter] ---* [Help] ---* [Image Data Converter Ver.4]. ¢D "hnage Data Converter" support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/...
  • Page 66 Home," refer to "PlayMemories Home Help Guide." Double-click the shortcut of _ (PlayMemories Home Help Guide) on the desktop. Or, click [Startl ---* [All Programs] ---* [PlayMemories Home] ---* [PlayMemories Home Help Guide]. "PlayMemories Home" support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/...

  • Page 67: A Disc Of Movies

    To keep high-definition image qualily/HD) AVCHD format playback devices (Sony Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.) To keep high-definition image qualily (HD) (AVCHD recording disc) Ordinary DVD playback devices...
  • Page 68 Guide," Notes • To create Bh>ray discs with "PlayMemories Home," you have to install proprietary add-on sol:ware. For details, access following URL: http://support.d-imaging.sony.cn.jp/BDUW/ • The PlayStation®3 may not be available in some cnnutries/regions. • Movies recorded with tile [60i 24M(FX)]/[50i 24M(FX)] or [24p 24M(FX)]/[25p 24M(FX)] setting in [Record Setting] are converted by "PlayMenmries...
  • Page 69 List of icons on the screen Graphic Display (LCD screen) p .._ ....i_ i6 + Exposure mode/35) IVl =.J J_ [_[J(<_ J1/250 F3,5 N±O,O iS0400 -x-J] ® IL_To _P _A _s _M Display All Info. (LCD screen) Scene Recognition icons (29, 36) _-]D .....
  • Page 70 List ef [conson the screen i i { i i ii'iiiiliiii ll,l iiii iiiliiliiliiliiliiliiliiliil .._:d]][t Image size of movies (55) E_N g/'a_ REC0:12 Recording time of the 100% Remaining battery (20) movie (m:s) Flash charge in progress • ((e))(O) Focus (30) (39) 1/250...
  • Page 71 Listo_icons_n the sc_e_ iiii i i l iilli iii ili;iiiii iiiliiliiliiliiliiliiliiliili; .._oF__ _ Face Detection (52)/ _0N _0FF Smile Shutter (52) ®0. e0. Auto Portrait Framing (52) Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator (52) iiii i i l iilli iii illiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ..

  • Page 72: Mode

    Functions availablefor eachshooting mode The functions you call use depend on the selected shooting mode. Ill the table below, V indicates the function available, indicates function not available. The functions you cannot use are displayed ill gray on the screen. (29) il_J @ (29)
  • Page 73 Flash modesavailable The flash modes you call select depend on the shooting mode and functions selected. Ill the table below, _/indicates the function selectable, indicates function not selectable. The flash modes you cannot select are displayed ill gray on the screen. iz_J (29) (29) il_J + (36)

  • Page 74: (C_Handbook)

    Learningmoreaboutthe camera ((_Handbook) "t7 Handbook," which explains how to use the camera ill detail, is included on the CD-ROM (supplied). Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. Turnonyourcomputer, andinsert t he CD-ROIVI (supplied) i nto theCD-ROIVI drive.

  • Page 75: Images/Recording Time

    The values are defined using Sony standard memory cards for testing. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card used.
  • Page 76 25°C (77':'F). Using the battery pack that is charged for an hour after the CHARGE lamp goes out. Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (sold separately). [Quality] is set to [Fine]. [Autofocus Mode] is set to [Automatic AF].
  • Page 77 Checkingthe number of reeerd_Ne Jmages!reeoNing time "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (h (hour), m (minute)) _pacity 16GB 32GB Setting lO m 60i 24M/FX)/50i 20 m 40 m l h 30 m 24M(FX) 60i 17M/FH)/50i 10 m 30 m 2 11 4 h 5 m 17M(FH) 10 m 24p 24M(FX)/25p...
  • Page 78 Checkingthe number of re¢oNaNe Jmages!re¢oNJng time lollowing values indicate the continuous time fl'om when the camera starts recording until the camera stops recording.) Continuous recording time Ambient temperature for movies 20°C (68°F) About 29 mim/tes 30°C (86°F) About 29 mim/tes 40°C (I04°F) About 26 mim/tes •...
  • Page 79 Specifications [System] Camera T_pe Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera A-mount lens Lens [Image sensor] Image format 23.5 mmx l5.6 mm (APS=C lk)rmat CMOS image setlsor Total pixel number of image sensor Approx. 16 500 000 pixels EfFective pixel number of camera Approx.
  • Page 80 $pecilications 100% Frame coverage When [Viewfinder Magnifi.] is set to [Maximum]: Magnification 1.19× wida 50 mm lens al infinity,-L m ' (diopter) When [Viewfinder Magnifi.] is set to [Standard]: 1.09x with 50 mm lens at infinity, 1 m _(diopter) When [Viewfinder Magnii'i.] is set to [Maximum]: Eye Point Approximately 17 mm fi'om the eyepiece,...
  • Page 81 Image size: L: Approx. x1.0 x 15.4/M: Approx. x l.0 x ll.2/S:Approx, x l.0 x7.7 [Recording format] File format JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Vet. 2.3, MPF Baseline) compliant, RAW (Sony's exclusive ARW2.3 lormat) 3D still images MPO (MPF Extended (Disparity hnage)) compliant...
  • Page 82 Specifications Movie (AVCHD format) AVCHD lormat Ver. 2.0 compatible Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: Dnlby Digital 2ch, equipped with Dnlby Digital Stereo Creator • Manulhctured under license from Dnlby Laboratories. Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Movie (MP4 lormat) Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch [Recording medial "Memory Stick PRO Dun"...
  • Page 83 Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. BC-VW1 Batterycharger Input rating 100 V - 240 V AC, 5(1 Hz/60 Hz, 4.2 W Output rating 8.4 V DC, I).28 A Operating temperature range 0°C tn 40°C (32°F to I04°F) Storage temperature range 20°C to +6()°C ( 4°F to +I40°F)
  • Page 84 Specifications DT 18-55mm DT 55-200nlm DT 18-135ram Name {Model name) F3.5-5.6 SAM F4-5.6 SAM F3.5-5.6 SAM (SAL1855) (SAL55200-2) (SAL18135) Minimum locus** (m o.25 {0.82) 0.95 (3.2) 0.45 (1.48) (feet)) Maximum 0.34 0.29 0.25 magnification (X) Minimum t-stop f/22-36 f/32-45 1722-36 Filter diameter (mm) Dimensions (maximum 69.5x69...
  • Page 85 Spec[ficati0ns Trademarks • lntel, Intel Core, MMX, Pentium are trademarks • 0{ is a trademark of Sony registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Corporation. • "Memory Slick," _,_, "Memory • SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD- Stick PRO," MEMORYSTEKPR[1, 3C, LLC.
  • Page 86 Specifications Accessible in areas where lhe PlayStation Store is available. tnfoLITH/IJM SERII_ M_MO_Y 5nEK r,, Hii:3rrl| ........CLA,_S@ AVCHD...
  • Page 87 Index Numerics Enlarged image ........3D ............EV scale ..........Exposure compensation ...... 41 AE Lock ..........Eye-Fi ..........AEL button ......... Eye-Start AF ........AF area ..........AF illuminator........Face Detection ........Aperture Priority ......... Face Priority Tracking ......Area Setting ........
  • Page 88 index LCD screen ........34, 69 Remote Commander......Lens ..........16, 22 Reset ........... Rotate ..........Lens Compensation ......Macro ..........Scene Selection ........Select REC Folder......Manual Exposure ....... Manual focus ........Self-timer ........... Set the clock ........Memory card ........
  • Page 89 Additional inlbrmation on this product answers to frequently asked questions can be found at o ur Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ Prinled using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. © 2012 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand 4420752110...

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