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Sony SLT-A35 Instruction Manual

Sony SLT-A35 Instruction Manual

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Interchangeable
Lens
Digital
Camera
Preparing
the camera
Before your operation
Shooting
images
Using the shooting
function
Using the viewing
function
Changing
your setup
Viewing images on a
computer
Printing
images
Others
index
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Additional
infbrmation
on this product
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  • Page 1 Additional infbrmation on this product iound at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ Printed using VOC (\¢)latile Organic IIIII III I IIIIII Compound) fl'ee vegetable oil based ink. 4281650110 © 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand...
  • Page 2 With a flash that has a wireless shooting function (sold separately), you can shoot with the flash without a cord, even when the flash is not attached the camera. By changing the position of the flash, you call shoot all image with a three dimensional feel by highlighting the contrast...

  • Page 3: Adjusting The Brightnessof The Image (Exposure, F Lashcompensation, Metering)

    Adjusting the brightnessof the image (Exposure, F lashcompensation, Metering) When shooting into the stm o1"by a window, the exposure may not be appropriate for the subject because of the big difference ill lighting between the subject and the backgrotmd. [n such cases, use the light meter where subject is bright...
  • Page 4 PresstheAELbutton to lock the AEL button exposure. "g" (AE lock mark) appears. I.I ,,.o ..While pressingtheAELbutton, f ocusonthesubject, a ndshoot thesubject. • If you continue to shoot with the same exposure value, press and hold the AEL button after the shooting. The setting is canceled when the button is released.

  • Page 5: Press The Button

    Press the[] button. [] button 2 Adjust t he exposure w iththe control d ial..i!i!i!i!i! ..!!!!! ..i!i!i!i!i! ..Toward + (over): Brightens an image. Toward (under): Darkens an image. 11125 F3.5 -_.,_'1,,2. ::::::::::::::::: ... Standard exposure 3 Adjust t hefocus andshoot t hesubject.
  • Page 6 MENUbutton --, _ 2 --, [Histogram] --, [On] • [nstead of the Graphic Display, the histograru is displayed after you press DISP on the control button several tirues. The exposure compensation will change the histogram accordingly. The right illustration is all example. Shooting with the exposure...
  • Page 7 Fnbutton --+ [] (FlashCompensation) --+ Selectthedesired setting Toward +: Makes the tqash level higher. Toward : Makes the tlash level lower. Roles • This item cannot be set when tile exposure mode is set to AUTO, AUTO+, Sweep Panorama, Scene Selection, or Pictm'e Effect. •...
  • Page 8 Notes • When the distance between the subject and the external flash (sold separately) cannot be determined (wireless flash shooting using an external flash (sold separately), shooting with an off-camera l]ash using a cable, shooting with a macro twin flash, etc.), the camera automatically selects Pre-flash TTL mode.

  • Page 9: Setting Iso

    Setting ISO Sensitivity to light is expressed by the [SO number (recommended exposure index). The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity. PressISOon thecontrol b utton to display theISOscreen. 2 Selectthe desired setting with,L_ on thecontrol b utton. • The larger the number, the higher the noise level. •...

  • Page 10: Compensating For The Brightnessand Contrastautomatically(D-Range)

    Compensating for the brightnessand contrastautomatically(D-Range) D-RANGE b utton --+ Select t he D-RANGE button desired setting Does not use the DRO/Auto HDR flmctions. (O|l) By dividing the image into small areas, the camera analyses RangeOptimizer) the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background, producing the image with the optimal brightness and gradation.
  • Page 11 D-RANGE b utton --+ NNI (D-RangeOptimizer) Selectanoptimal levelwith_1/1_ on thecontrol b utton. (Auto) Corrects the brightness automatically. (Level)* Optimizes the gradations of a recorded image in each area of the image. Select the optimal level between Lvl (weak) and Lv5 (strong). ':' Lv displayed with _ is the step curremly selected.
  • Page 12 (Auto Exposure Corrects the expnsure dif[brence automatically. Dill.) (Exposure Sets the expnsure diflerence, based on the contrast nt"the Difference Level)* subject. Select the nptimal level between 1.0Ev (weak) and 6.0Ev (strong). For example: When 2.0Ev is selected, three images are overlaid: an image with 1.0Ev, an image with the correct exposure, and an image with +l.0Ev.

  • Page 13: Image Processing

    Image processing In addition to the desired image processing, you call adjust the exposure (shutter speed and aperture) as you like with [Creative Style], unlike Scene Selection where the camera adjusts the exposure. You call fine-tune contrast, saturation, or sharpness on each item of Creative Style.
  • Page 14 (]p (Contrast), _ (Saturation), and [][] (Sharpness) call be adjusted for each Creative Style item. () (Contrast) The higher the value selected, the mnre the difflzrence of light and shadow is accentuated, thus making an impact on an image. O (Saturation) The higher the value selected, the more vivid the color.

  • Page 15: Adjusting The Colortones(White Balance)

    Adjusting the colortones(White balance) The color tone of the subject changes depending on the characteristics the light source. The table below' show's how' the color tone changes based on various light sources, compared with a subject that appears white under the sunlight.
  • Page 16 AWB (Auto WB) The camera automatically detects a light som'ce and adjusts the color tones. _:_(Daylight) If you select an option to suit a specific light source, the color tones are adjusted for the light source (preset white balance). _(Shade) (Cloudy) =_ (Incandescent) _(Fluorescent)
  • Page 17 5500K *_ (Color Sets the white halance by the color temperature. The higher Tenlp.) the number, the more reddish the image and the lower the number, the more bluish the image. 0*2 (Color Filter) Achieves the eflcct of CC (Color Compensation) filters lot photography.
  • Page 18 Role • The message "Custom WB error" indicates that the value is beyond the expected range. (When the flash is used (m a subject in close proximity or a subject with a bright color is in the fl'ame.) If you register this value, the t_a,_ indicator turns yellow on the recording information display.

  • Page 19: Selecting The Drive Mode

    Selectingthe drivemode This camera has six drive modes, such as single-shot advanced, continuous advanced. Use them to suit your purpose. This mode is for normal shooting. e2)/_ on thecontrol b utton --, [] (Single-shot Adv.) Note • When the exposure mode is sel 1o [Sports Action]...
  • Page 20 The maximum number of continuousshots The number of continuous shooting images obtainable has all upper limit. Tele-zoom Continuous Continuousadv. Advance Priority AE Fine 14 images 21 images Standard 18 images 29 images RAW & JPEG 6 images 6 images • To shoot continuously faster, set the exposure mode...
  • Page 21 To cancel the self-timer Press ®/_ on the control button. Base exposure - direction + direction Bracket shooting allows you to shoot several images, each with different degrees of exposure. Specify the value of deviation (steps)from the base exposure, and the camera shoots three images...
  • Page 22 TheEVscalein bracket s hooting Ambient light* bracket Fl_sh bracket 1).3 steps, three shots 0.7 steps, three shots Exposure compensation Flash compensation Viewfinder LCD nlonitor/ =z,,1,,o,,1,,2. =2H1==0==1==2+ [DisplayLCD monitor Rsc.(WhenData] J IN..v ..I INN-_:,:,:: ..set to [For viewtinder]) Shovv'n ill tile top row.

  • Page 23: Playing Back Images

    Playingback images The last recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor. Press the_ button. u,-i button 2 Selectanimagewith_1/1_ onthe control button. To return to the shootingmode Press the [_] button again. To switchthe recording data display Press DISP on the control button. €-, Each time you press DISP on the control button, the screen changes as follows.

  • Page 24: To Adjust The Volume

    Nole • When you play' back the image on a TV or a compmer, the image will be displayed in Ihe portrait position even if [Manual Rotate] is selected. Toscrollpanoramicimages Select a panoramic image, then press the center of the control button.
  • Page 25 Toselectthe dateof movies to beplayedback Movies are stored by date. MENUbutton --, _ 2 --, [SelectDate]--, Selectthedesired date Note • Movies recorded with other devices may not be played back on this camera. 1 Display theimageyouwantto rotate,thenpress the % button. "D, button 2 Pressthecenter ofthecontrol b utton.
  • Page 26 A still image call be enlarged for closer examination. This is convenient check the focus condition of a recorded image. Display the image youwantto enlarge,thenpress the _ button. button 2 Zoom the imagein or outwiththe button or _ button. • Rotating the control dial switches image at the same display magnification.
  • Page 27 MENUbutton --_ 1 --_ [ImageIndex] - -_ Selectthedesired number o f images to hedisplayed on one page • You call also display the image list using the [] button. Toreturn tothe single-image s creen Press the center of the control button when you select the desired...
  • Page 28 Toplaybackmovies You cannot play back still images and movies ill the same slide show'. Switch to a movie playback with [Still/Movie Select], then select the movie type. MENUbutton --, l_ 1 --, [SlideShow] --, [MovieType]--+ Selectthedesired movietype playback3D-images ff you connect the camera to a 3D-compatible TV using all HDM[...

  • Page 29: Checkingthe Informationof Recorded Images

    Checkingthe informationof recorded images Each time you press DISP on the control button, the information display changes (page 123). Still image Movie DPOF3 DPOF set ( 171) ----" Memory card (21) Remaining battery _" warnirlg (23) Still image/Movie _100% Remaining battery (23) 100-0003 Folder - file mm/ber...
  • Page 30 liii iliili ..2011 1 1 Dateofrecording 10:37Air1 Auto HDR image warning (111) 1/125 Shutter speed (79) F3,5 Aperture (76) 180200 ISO sensitivity (11)9) File number/total number of images Playback Playback bar 5:40 Counter...
  • Page 31 II....Memory card (21) Histogram':' (105) Still image _1 AUTO* Exposure mode (60 100-0003 Folder - file number ASMT_ (165) C'-fi_ Image size of still images (140)/Aspect ratio of still N_[WIDE images (141)/Image size I_ STD of panoramic images _16:9 (140) NE]STD _WIDE...
  • Page 32 #I ii li .._OFF [)-Range Optimizer (110)/Auto HDR/Auto [Im_U HDR image warning (111) 2011 1 1 Dateofrecnrding 10:37AIVl File number/total number of images " When the image has a high-key or low-key portion, that portion is flashed on the histogram display (Luminance limit warning).

  • Page 33: Protectingimages(Protect)

    Protectingimages(Protect) You call protect images against accidental erasure. MENU button --+ _ 1 --+ [Protect] --+ [Multiple ling.] Selectthe image youwantto protect w ith_1/1_ onthe control button, t henpressthecenter of thecontrol b utton. mark appears on tile selected image. • To cancel a selection, press the center again.

  • Page 34: Deleting Images (Delete)

    Deletingimages(Delete) Once you have deleted all image, you cannot restore it. Check whether delete the image or not beforehand. Note • Protected images cannot be deleted. Display the image youwantto deleteandpressthe _ button. @ button Select[Delete] with• on thecontrol b utton, t henpress the center ofthecontrol b utton.
  • Page 35 PresstheMENUbutton. 5 Select[Delete]withA, thenpress thecenter ofthecontrol button. Deletes all still images in the folder. This appears during still image playback only. MENU button --+ _ 1 --+ [Delete] --+ [Allin Folder] Select [Delete]with, on thecontrol button, t henpressthe centerofthecontrol button. Deletes all movies of that date.

  • Page 36: Viewing Images On A Tv Screen

    Viewingimagesona TV screen To view images recorded on the camera on a TV set, an HDM[ cable (sold separately) and an HD TV equipped with an HDM[ connector are required, Turnoff bothyourcameraandthe (9 To the H DMI TV, andconnectthe camera tothe connector HDMI terminal Turnon theTVandswitch theinput.
  • Page 37 • The audio is not otflptfl while a movie is being recorded. On "PhotoTV HD" This camera is compatible with the "PhotoTV HD" standard. By connecting Sony's PhotoTV HD-cornpatible devices using an HDM[ cable, a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality.
  • Page 38 By connecting the camera to a TV that supports "BRAVIA" Sync using all HDMI cable, you call operate the camera with the TV Remote Control. Connecta TVthatsupports "BRAVlA"Sync tothecamera (page136). The input is auton_atically switched and the image shot with the camera appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 39 When you view images on a TV screen, the camera and TV must use the same TV color system. NTSC system (1080 60i) Bahmna ]slmMs, Boli\i+_, Canadm CentrM America. Chile. Colombia, Ecu+_dor. Jamaica. Japan, Korea, Mexico. Peru. Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines. the U.S.A..

  • Page 40: Settingimagesize And Imagequality

    Settingimagesize and imagequality MENUbutton --+ a 1 --+ [Image: Size]--+ Selectthedesired size [Image: Aspect Ratio]: [3:2] Image size Usage guidelines L:16M 4912 x 3264 pixels For prints up to A3+ size M:8.4M 3568 x 2368 pixels For prints up to A4 size S:4.0M For prints L/2L size 2448 x 1624 pixels...
  • Page 41 [3D Pan.:ImageSize] ETCJ16:9 (16:9) Horizontal: 1920 x 1080 RfClSTD (Standard) Horizontal: 4912 x 1(t8(t _]_WJDE (Wide) Horizontal: 7152x 1080 larger image size, the higher image quality, MENUbutton ---, a 1 ---, [Movie:Size]---, Selectthe desired size [AVCHD] m ode (1920 x 1080) 17 Mbps: Records wifl_ the highest...
  • Page 42 RAW (RAW) File format: RAW (Records using the RAW compression lormat.) This lormat does not perlorm any digital processing on the images. Select this lormat to process images on a computer lor proli_ssional purposes. • The image size is fixed to the maximum size. The image size is not displayed on the screen.

  • Page 43: Settingthe Methodfor Recordingona Memorycard

    Settingthe methodfor recordingona memorycard MENUbutton --+ ! 1 --+ [FileNumber] - -+ Selectthedesired setting Series The camera does not resel numbers and assigns numbers lo files in sequence until the number reaches "9999." Reset The camera resets numbers in the following cases and assigns numbers to files lrom "0001."...
  • Page 44 You call create a folder ill a memory card for recording images. A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher than the largest number currently used, and the folder becomes the current recording folder. A folder for still images and a folder for movies are created at the...

  • Page 45: Menu Button

    When inconsistencies are found ill the image database file of movies, caused by processing movies on computers, etc., movies on the memory card will not be played back ill this form. If this happens, the camera repairs the file. MENUbutton --+ ! 1 --+ [Recover I mageDB]--+ [Enter] Nole •...
  • Page 46 Notes • Be[k)re using an Eye-Fi card, set up the wireless LAN access point and forwarding destination. Fur details, relier 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 ELI (as of March in 2(tl 0).

  • Page 47: Changing The Noisereductionsetting

    Changing the noisereductionsetting When you set the shutter speed to a second or longer (Long exposure shooting), noise reduction is turned on for the same duration that the shutter is open. This is to reduce the grainy noise typical ill a long exposure. When noise reduction...

  • Page 48: Changingthe Function Of The Buttons

    Changingthe function of the buttons The function of the AEL button call be selected from the following functions: - Holding the locked exposure value by pressing the AEL button while the button is held down ([AEL hold]). - Holding the locked exposure value by pressing the AEL button until the...
  • Page 49 call assign of the following functions to the D-RANGE button. MENUbutton ---, a 3 ---, [D-RANGE b utton] - --, Selectthe desired setting Drive Node Assigns "Drive Mode" to the D-RANGE button. Flash Node Assigns "Flash Mode" to the [)-RANGE button.

  • Page 50: Changing Other Settings

    Changing othersettings Selects the sound produced when the shutter is locked, during self-timer countdown, etc. MENUbutton --+ ,,_ 2 --+ [Audio signals] - -+ Selectthedesired setting You call turn off the Help Guide that is displayed when you operate camera. This is convenient when...
  • Page 51 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. MENUbutton --, ,,_ 1 --, [_ Language] --, Selectthelanguage You call set the camera to start the demonstration...

  • Page 52: Settingthe Lcdmonitor/Electronic Viewfinder

    Settingthe LCDmonitor/electronic viewfinder MENU button --, ,,_ 1 --* [LCDBrightness] --, Selectthedesired setting N01es • Set it tn [Manual] fk)r interior photography because [Sunny Weather] is too bright. • The battery pack will run out quickly if ynu use the camera fk>r a long time with [Sunny...
  • Page 53 You call disable the automatic switching of the LCD monitor and the view'finder and enable only the FINDER/LCD button to switch them. MENUbutton --, _ 1 --, [FINDER/LCD S etting] - -, [Manual] The grid lille is all auxiliary lille for shooting composition.

  • Page 54: Confirming The Versionof The Camera

    Confirming the versionof the camera Displays the version of your camera. Confirm the version when a firmware update is released, MENUbutton --+ ,._ 2 --+ [Version] N0le • An update can be perlormed only when the battery level is _] (three remaining battery icons) or more.

  • Page 55: Resetting To The Default

    Resetting to the default You call reset the main functions of the camera. MENUbutton --_ ,_ 3 --_ [ResetDefault] - -_ [Enter] items to be reset as follows. Items Reset to Exposure compens_tion (104) _+0.0 Recording information display (41) Graphic Display Playback display...

  • Page 56: Custom Menu

    Items Reset to Movie: Audio Rec. (87) SteadyShot (58) Panorama: Size (140) Standard Panorama: Direction (71 ) Right 3[) Pan.: hnage Size (140) 16:9 3[) Pan.: Direction (71) Right Flash control (107) ADI flash AF Illuminator (101 ) Auto Color Space (114) sRGB Long Exposure NR (147) High ISO NR (147)
  • Page 57 Items Reset to Slide Show Repeat (127) Specify Printing [)ate hnprint (172) Volume Settings (124) Playback Display (123) Auto Rotate MemoryCardToolmenu Items Reset to File Number (143) Series Folder Name (143) Standard Form Setupmenu Items Reset to LCD Brightness (152) Manual _+0.0 View finder Bright.

  • Page 58: Using With Your Computer

    Usingwith yourcomputer Following applications are contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) to allow' more versatile use of images shot with your camera. • Sony Image Data Suite "hnage Data Converter SR" "Image Data Lightbox SR" • "PMB" (Picture Motion Browser) See page 160 for notes on installation of "PMB."...
  • Page 59 The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software and importing images via a USB connection. OS (pre-installed) USB Connection: Mac OS X (v10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6) "Image Data Converter SR Ver.3"/"lmage Data Lightbox SR": Mac OS X (vl0.4, 10.5, 10.6 (Snow Leopard)) "Image Data...

  • Page 60: Using The Software

    "Run Install.exe" and t_llow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with the installation. Click[Install]. Make sure that both "Sony Image Data Suite" and "PMB" are checked follow the instructions on the screen. • Connect...
  • Page 61 • If "PMB" has ah'eady been installed nn the computer, and the version of the previously installed "PMB" is higher than that of the "PMB" nn the CD-ROM (supplied), installation is not required. The usable flmctinns are activated when the camera is connected to the computer using the USB cable.
  • Page 62 • To display all image with "hnage Data Converter SR" and make adjustments to it. To use "hnage Data Lightbox SR," refer to Help. Click [Start] --+ [All Programs] ---+ [Sony Image Data Suite] ---+ [Help] ---+ [hnage Data Lightbox SR]. "hnage Data Lightbox SR" support page (English only) http:llwww.sony.co.jplids-sel...
  • Page 63 • "PMB" is n()l compatible with Macintosh computers. To use "PMB," refer to "PMB Help." Double-click the shortcut of (PMB Help) on the desktop. Or, click [Start] ---+ JAil Programs] ---+ [PMB] ---+ [PMB Help]. "PMB" support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/pmb-se/...

  • Page 64: Connecting The Camera To The Computer

    Connecting the camera to the computer Inserta sufficiently c harged battery packintothecamera,or connect the camera toa wall outlet (wall socket) u sing theAC- PW20ACAdaptor ( soldseparately). 2 Turnon thecameraandthecomputer. 3 Checkthat[USB Connection]in ,_ 2 is setto[MassStorage]. Connect the camera toyour @ To a USB terminal of the computer.
  • Page 65 Do not delete or copy AVCHD li_rmat movies on the memory card from _<. the computer. Sony is not held liable for consequences resulting from such operations via the computer.
  • Page 66 Nole • Use "iMovie" bundled with a Macintosh compmer to impozl or operate AVCHD format movies. Perform the procedures from step 1 to 3 below' before: • Disconnecting the USB cable. • Removing the memory card. • Turning off the camera. Double-click t hedisconnect icon Windows Vista onthetasktray.

  • Page 67: Creatinga Moviedisc

    "PMB." Notes • If you use a Sony DVDirect (DVD Writer), you can transllzr data by inserting a memory card into the memory card slot of the DVD writer, or connecting your camera to the DVD writer with a USB cable.
  • Page 68 (HD) disc is created. • You can play a high definition image quality (HD) disc on AVCHD lormat playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player and a PlayStation®3. You cannot play the disc on ordinary DVD players. Standard definition image quality (ST[)) movie converted from high...
  • Page 69 Roles • Install "PMB" befi_rehand. • Still images and MP4 movie files cannot be recorded on the AVCHD format disc. • It may take a long time to create a disc. Playing computer AVCHD format disc on a You call play back AVCHD format discs using...
  • Page 70 You call create a standard definition image quality (STD) disc from AVCHD format movies imported to a computer using supplied software "PMB ." SelecttheAVCHD formatmovies youwanttowriteon "PIVIB." 2 Click _ (Create Discs) toselect[Create DVD-Video Format Discs(STD)]. The screen used for creating a disc appears.

  • Page 71: Specifying Dpof

    Specifying DPOF Using the camera, you can specify the still images and the number images to print before you print images at a shop or with your printer. Follow the procedure below'. DPOF specifications are left with images after printing. It is recommended that you unspecify them after printing.
  • Page 72 You call date images when printing them. The position of the date (inside or outside the image, character size, etc.) depends on your printer. MENU button --_ [_ 1 --_ [Specify Printing] --_ [DateImprint] - -* [On] Note • This limction may not be provided, depending on the printer.

  • Page 73: Specifications

    Specifications AF illuminator Approx. 1 to 5 in (3.3 to 16.4 feet) Camera [Live View] Type Main sensor Live View [System] (Translucent mirror mechanism) Camera Type Interchangeable Lens hnage lormat Digital Camera "Exmor" CMOS sensor Lens A-mount lens Frame coverage 1o()_/_ [Image sensor] [Electronic viewfinder]...
  • Page 74 [Exposure control] [Recording format] Metering ('ell File lbrmat Still images: JPEG (DCF "Exmor" CMOS sensor Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline) compliant, Metering method DPOF compatible 1200-zone evaluative 3D still images: MPO metering (MPF Extended (Disparity Metering Range hnage)) compliant 2 to +17 EV on Multi Movie (AVCHD format) segment, Center weighted,...

  • Page 75: Rechargeable Battery Pack

    [Others] Rechargeablebattery pack NP-FWSO Exit"Print Compatible PRINT Image Matching Ill Used battery Compatible Lithium-inn battery Dimensions Approx. 124.4 x 92 x Maximum voltage 84.7 nnn (4 7/8 x 3 5/8 x DC 8.4 V 3 1/3 inches) (W/H/D, Nominal vollage exch/ding protrusions) DC 7.2 V...
  • Page 76 Lens DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM Name (Model name) (SAL1855) (SAL55200=2) Equivalent 35ram- format focal length*_ 27 82.5 82.5 300 (mm) Lens groups-elements 9 13 Angle of view .1 76%29 ° 29%8 ° Minimum locus.2 (m o.25 (0.82) 0.95 (3.2) (feet)) Maximum...
  • Page 77 • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark On focal length Sony Corporation. Tlle picture angle of this camera is • "PhotoTV HD" is a trademark narrower than that of a 35 nun-format camera. You can find the Sony Corporation. • "AVCHD" and "AVCHD"...
  • Page 78 • Adobe is a registered trademark a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. • In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers.

  • Page 79: Troubleshooting

    Reset the settings (page 155). Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 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).

  • Page 80: Theimageis Notclearinthe Viewfinder

    The power turns off suddenly. • If you do not operate the camera for gix.en period of time, tile camera turns to power saving mode and nearly shuts clown. To cancel the power save, operate the camera, such as pressing the shutter button halfway clown (page 150).
  • Page 81 Theshutter does notrelease. • You are using a memory card with a write-protect switch, and tile switch set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position. • Check the free capacity of the memory card (page 34). •...
  • Page 82 The flash does not work. • Tile flash mode is set to [Autoflash]. If you want to make sure the flash fires without fail, set the flash mode to [Fill-flashl (page 99). The flash takes too long to recharge. • Tire t'lasl-i has been fired ill succession ill a short period.
  • Page 83 Theeyesof thesubject c omeout red. • Acti_.ate the red eye reduction function (page 101). • Get close to the subject, and shoot the subject within the flash range using the flash (page 101). Dotsappear andremainon the LCDmonitor. • This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded (page 7).
  • Page 84 You do not know if the OS of your computeris compatible with the camera. • Check "Using with your computer" (page 158). Yourcomputer doesnotrecognize y ourcamera. • 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).
  • Page 85 Cannotrecord ona memory card. • The memory card is full. Delete unnecessary images (page 134). • An unusable memory card is inserted (page 21). Yonhaveformatted a memory cardbymistake. • All tile data on tile memory card are deleted by t_rmatting. You cannot restore it.
  • Page 86 Charge the battery pack and set the date again (pages 30, 192). If the date setting is lost every time the battery pack is charged, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Thenumber o f recordable i magesdoes notdecrease o r decreases t woat atime.
  • Page 87 Turn the camera off and on. If the SteadyShot scale continues to flash, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. "--E-" is indicated on thescreen. • Remo_.e the memory card, and insert it again. If this procedure...

  • Page 88: Warning Messages

    Warningmessages Memory CardError • An incompatible memory card is inserted or the tUrmat has failed. ff the following messages appear, follow the instructions below'. Reinsert m emory card. Incompatible battery.Usecorrect • The inserted memory card model. cannot be used in your camera. •...
  • Page 89 If because you have been shooting the message appears frequently, continuously. consult your Sony dealer or local Turn the power off. Cool the authorized Sony service facility. camera and wait until the camera is ready to shoot again.
  • Page 90 ImageDatabase File error. Recover? • You cmmot record or play back AVCHD format movies because the hnage Database File is damaged. Follow the on-screen instructions to recox;er data. Unable to magnify. Unable to rotateimage. • hnages recorded with other cameras may not be enlarged or rotated.

  • Page 91: Donotuse/Store Thecamera In The Following Places

    Precautions Onoperating temperatures Your camera is designed t_r use under the temperatures between 0 and Donotuse/store thecamera in 40°C (32 and 104°F). Shooting the following places extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not • In an extremely hot, dry or humid recommended.

  • Page 92: Onthe Internal Rechargeable Battery

    • Bet_re you record one-time events, battery may be dead. Consult your make a trial recording to make sure Sony dealer or local authorized Sony that the camera is working service facility. correctly. • This camera is neither...
  • Page 93 camera may not be able to record or play back properly. • Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malflmctions. • If moisture condensation occurs, remove it bet_re using the camera (page 191 ). • Do not shake or strike the camera. In addition to malfimctions and an...

  • Page 94: Avchd Format

    AVCHD format Recording media: Memory card ':'1 1080i specification A high definition specification which The AVCHD t_rmat is a high utilizes 1,080 eflL'ctive scalming lines definition digital video camera format and tile interlace system. used to record a high definition (HD) *2 720p specification signal of either the 1080i...

  • Page 95: Notes On Recording

    3D-shootings change the lock angle and shoot again. • The available shooting direction horizontal only. Noteson recording • For details on the procedure used • [3D Panoranm] is not suitable when for shooting 3D-images, see page shooting: Subjects are moving. Subjects are too close to the Note on playback of 3D-...
  • Page 96 Index Numerics BULB shooting ......3D ........71, 195 Center weighted ....... Charging battery pack ....Adobe RGB ......l 14 Cleaning mode ......AE Lock ........Color filter ....... AEL button ....... AF area ........Color Space ......Color temperature ....
  • Page 97 Drive mode ......Hand-held Twilight ....Help Guide disp ....... Enlarged image ......High Contrast Monochrome ..67 EV scale ..... 82, 104, 122 High [SO NR ......Exposure ........High-key ........Exposure compensation ... High-speed sync ....... Exposure mode ......
  • Page 98 Preset white balance ....Memory card ......21, 24 "Memory Stick PRO Duo"...21, Pressing halfway down ....Menu ........... Preview'........Menu start ......... Print .......... Metering mode ......Program auto ......Moisture condensation ....Protect ........Movie Audio Rec ....... Movie File Format ......
  • Page 99 Shutter speed ......74, 79 Wireless flash ......Shutter speed priority ....Single-shot AF ......Slide show'........ Slow' sync ........Smile Shutter ......Specifications ......Sports Action ......Spot .......... SteadyShot function ....Sunset ......... Sweep Panorama ....69, 1 40 Sweep Shooting ......

  • Page 100: Noteson The License

    PERSONAL AND NON- Use the I_llowing URL to download COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER http://www.sony.net/Products/Linnx/ (i) ENCODE VIDEO We would prefer you do not contact COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC us about the contents of source code. STANDARD ("AVC...

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