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DSLR-A450

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Set the mode dial to

(Night Port./View).

Set the flash mode to (Flash Off) when you shoot a night view without
persons (page 82).

• Take care that the subject does not move to prevent the image from

blurring.

• The shutter speed is slower, so using a tripod is recommended.

Note

• The picture may not be taken properly when shooting a wholly dark night scene.

Taking night view photos

This mode is suitable for

Shooting portraits in night scenes.

Shooting night scenes at a distance
without losing the dark atmosphere
of the surroundings.

Shooting techniques

Summary of Contents for DSLR-A450

Page 1: ...le oil based ink Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website 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 ...

Page 2: ...g does not fit the power outlet use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled the battery pack can burst cause a fire or even chemical burns Observe the following cautions Do not disassemble Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering dropping or stepping on it Do not short ...

Page 3: ...lies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 UL is an internationally recognized safety organization The UL Mark on the product mea...

Page 4: ... the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manu...

Page 5: ...that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol The chemical symbols for mercury Hg or lead Pb are added if the battery contains more than 0 0005 mercury or 0 004 lead By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences f...

Page 6: ...pplied need to be replaced a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 i e marked with an or mark must be used If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse Never use the plug without the fuse cover If you should lose the fuse cover please contact your nearest Sony service sta...

Page 7: ... Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight If sunlight is focused on a nearby object it may cause a fire When you must place the camera under direct sunlight attach the lens cap Images may trail across on the LCD monitor in a cold location This is not a malfunction When turning on the camera in a cold location the LCD monitor may become temporarily dark When the camera warms up the monitor will ...

Page 8: ...Bottom 37 Switching the recording information display DISP 38 LCD monitor Graphic Display 39 LCD monitor Standard Display 41 Viewfinder 43 Selecting a function setting 44 Selecting a function with the Fn Function button 45 The functions selected by the Fn Function button 46 The functions selected by the MENU button 46 Shooting images Shooting an image without camera shake 48 Correct posture 48 Usi...

Page 9: ...sition Focus lock 73 Selecting the focus method to suit the movement of the subject Autofocus mode 74 Selecting the focus area AF area 75 Adjusting the focus manually Manual focus 76 Shooting with the manual focus check Live View 77 Switching the recording information display DISP 79 LCD monitor 80 Using the flash 82 Performing wireless flash shooting 85 Adjusting the brightness of the image Expos...

Page 10: ...es White balance 97 Adjusting the white balance to suit a specific light source Auto Preset white balance 97 Setting the color temperature and a filter effect Color Temperature Color filter 98 Registering the color tones Custom white balance 99 Selecting the drive mode 101 Shooting single shot 101 Shooting continuously 101 Using the self timer 102 Shooting images with the exposure shifted Exposure...

Page 11: ... setting 124 Changing the function of the AEL button 125 Changing other settings 126 Setting the LCD monitor 127 Confirming the version of the camera 128 Resetting to the default 129 Viewing images on a computer Using your computer 131 Using the software 138 Printing images Specifying DPOF 143 Printing images by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer 145 Others Specifications 147 ...

Page 12: ...e accessories supplied The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces BC VM10 Battery charger 1 Power cord mains lead 1 Rechargeable battery pack NP FM500H 1 USB cable 1 Shoulder strap 1 Eyepiece cover 1 Body cap 1 Attached on the camera Eyecup 1 Attached on the camera CD ROM Application Software for α camera 1 Instruction Manual This manual 1 ...

Page 13: ...ully charged About charging time Time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack supplied at a temperature of 25 C 77 F is as follows The charging time differs depending on the remaining capacity of the battery back or charging conditions Charging the battery pack 1 Insert the battery pack on the battery charger Push the battery pack until it clicks 2 Connect the power cord mains lead Light ...

Page 14: ...ecified kind may leak overheat or explode if you attempt to charge them posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns When the CHARGE lamp flashes this may indicate a battery error or that a battery pack other than the specified type has been installed Check that the battery pack is the specified type If the battery pack is the specified type remove the battery pack replace it with new one ...

Page 15: ... A Europe Asia A Type American Type B Type British Type BF Type British Type B3 Type British Type C Type CEE Type SE Type CEE Type O Type Ocean Type Countries regions Voltage Frequency Hz Plug type Austria 230 50 C Belgium 230 50 C Czech 220 50 C Denmark 230 50 C Finland 230 50 C France 230 50 C Germany 230 50 C Greece 220 50 C Hungary 220 50 C Iceland 230 50 C Ireland 230 50 C BF Italy 220 50 C L...

Page 16: ...ba 110 220 60 A C Dominican rep 110 60 A El Salvador 110 60 A Guatemala 120 60 A Honduras 110 60 A Jamaica 110 50 A Mexico 120 127 60 A Nicaragua 120 240 60 A Panama 110 220 60 A Countries regions Voltage Frequency Hz Plug type Argentina 220 50 C BF O Brazil 127 220 60 A C Chile 220 50 C Colombia 120 60 A Peru 220 60 A C Venezuela 120 60 A Countries regions Voltage Frequency Hz Plug type Iran 220 ...

Page 17: ...Inserting the charged battery pack 1 While sliding the battery cover open lever open the battery cover 2 Firmly insert the battery pack all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery Lock lever 3 Close the battery cover Turn off the camera and slide the lock lever in the direction of the arrow Be careful not to drop the battery pack Lock lever ...

Page 18: ...displayed according to the operating conditions of your camera Notes The displayed level may not be correct under certain circumstances Do not expose the battery pack to water The battery pack is not water resistant Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places such as in a car or under direct sunlight Available battery packs Use only an NP FM500H battery pack Note that the NP FM55H NP FM5...

Page 19: ...mera on and off frequently When you use the manual focus check Live View function the time available is shorter than that available when you shoot using the viewfinder only Battery life The battery life is limited Battery capacity decreases little by little as you use it more and more and as time passes If the battery operating time seems shortened considerably a probable cause is that the battery...

Page 20: ... 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the packaging lid from the rear of the lens When changing the lens quickly change the lens away from dusty locations so as to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camera Packaging lid 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks on the lens and camera Orange index marks 3 Turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position Be su...

Page 21: ...nt dust from landing on the image sensor However quickly change the lens away from dusty locations when attaching removing a lens If dust or debris lands on the image sensor Clean the image sensor using Cleaning mode in the Setup menu page 32 1 Press the lens release button all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops Lens release button 2 Replace the packaging lid on the lens ...

Page 22: ...PRO Duo media and Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media are referred to as the Memory Stick PRO Duo media and the SD memory card and SDHC memory card are referred to as the SD memory card in this Instruction Manual 1 Open the memory card cover 2 Insert Memory Stick PRO Duo media or an SD memory card Insert the memory card until it clicks as illustrated Face side SD memory card Terminal part 3 Select the t...

Page 23: ...ted Data may be damaged if you place the memory card near strongly magnetized material or use the memory card in a static prone or electrically noisy environment We recommend backing up important data such as to a hard disk of a computer When you carry or store the memory card put it in the case supplied with it Do not expose the memory card to water Do not touch the terminal section of the memory...

Page 24: ...mall children They might accidentally swallow it Notes on the Memory Stick media used with the camera The types of Memory Stick media that can be used with this camera are listed in the table below However proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all Memory Stick PRO Duo media functions This is equipped with MagicGate function MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption tech...

Page 25: ...ppears Setting up the date 1 Set the power switch to ON to turn the camera on To turn the camera off set it to OFF 2 Verify that OK is selected on the LCD monitor then press the center of the controller 3 Select each item with b B and set the numeric value with v V When changing the sequence of YYYY MM DD first select YYYY MM DD with b B then change it with v V 4 Repeat step 3 to set other items t...

Page 26: ...ected then press the center of the controller Adjusting the focus of the finder diopter adjustment Adjust the diopter adjustment dial to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder Training the camera on a light allows you to adjust the diopter easily When the indicators do not appear clearly even if you adjust the diopter it is recommended that you use a dioptic adjustment a...

Page 27: ...bes how to use the shoulder strap the eyepiece cover and eyecup The other accessories are described in the following pages Rechargeable battery pack page 13 Battery charger Power cord mains lead page 13 USB cable pages 132 145 CD ROM page 139 Attaching the shoulder strap Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera You can also attach the eyepiece cover page 28 on the strap Eyepiece cover ...

Page 28: ...cannot be activated When using the eyepiece cover turn off both Eye Start AF page 73 and Auto off w VF page 127 To turn the LCD monitor on and off use the DISP Display button Using the eyepiece cover and eyecup 1 Carefully slide the eyecup off by pushing on each side of the eyecup Put your fingers under the eyecup and slide it upward When attaching the FDA M1AM Magnifier sold separately the FDA A1...

Page 29: ...he approximate number of images that can be recorded on a memory card formatted with this camera The values are defined using Sony standard memory cards for testing The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions Image size L 14M Aspect ratio 3 2 Memory Stick PRO Duo Units Images Once you insert a memory card into the camera and set the power switch to ON the number of images that can be ...

Page 30: ...bers may be less than those indicated depending on the conditions of use The number is calculated with a battery pack at full capacity and in the following situation At an ambient temperature of 25 C 77 F Quality is set to Fine Autofocus mode is set to Automatic AF Shooting once every 30 seconds The flash strobes once every two times The power turns on and off once every ten times The measurement ...

Page 31: ...y cloth Do not use the following as they may damage the finish or the casing Chemical products such as thinner benzine alcohol disposable cloths insect repellent sunscreen or insecticide etc Do not touch the camera with the above on your hand Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents such as thinner or benzine...

Page 32: ...evel is three remaining battery icons or more Low battery power during cleaning can cause damage to the shutter The cleaning should be completed quickly The use of an AC PW10AM AC Adaptor sold separately is recommended Do not use a spray blower because it may scatter water droplets inside the camera body Cleaning the image sensor 1 Confirm that the battery is fully charged page 18 2 Press the MENU...

Page 33: ...cleaning immediately and turn the camera off 6 Use the blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area Do not touch the image sensor with the tip of the blower Complete the cleaning quickly Hold the camera s face downward to prevent the dust from resettling in the camera When cleaning the image sensor do not put the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the mount 7 Attach the le...

Page 34: ... and screen indicators See the pages in parentheses for details of operation A Shutter button 51 B Power switch 25 C Control dial 63 D Self timer lamp 102 E Remote sensor F Lens contacts G Mirror H Mount I Built in flash 82 J Mode dial 51 70 K Flash pop up button 82 L Lens release button 21 M Focus mode switch 71 76 Do not directly touch these parts Front side ...

Page 35: ...6 F LCD monitor 39 106 111 G Playback button 106 H Delete button 115 I For shooting Exposure button 87 For viewing Zoom out button 107 Image index button 108 J For shooting AEL AE lock button 68 86 For viewing manual focus check Live View mode Zoom in button 77 107 K For shooting Fn Function button 45 46 For viewing Image rotation button 107 L Access lamp 23 M Controller v V b B 44 N Controller En...

Page 36: ...41111 4159241111DSLRA450U2 01GB DSLRA450U2 040BEF fm Master Left 36 A Accessory shoe 85 B Image sensor position mark 73 C MF CHECK LIVE VIEW Manual focus check Live View button 77 D ISO button 96 E Drive button 101 F D RANGE Dynamic range button 91 Top ...

Page 37: ...e REMOTE terminal D Hooks for shoulder strap 27 E DC IN terminal When connecting the AC PW10AM AC Adaptor sold separately to the camera turn the camera off then plug the connector of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN terminal on the camera F Memory card switch G SD memory card insertion slot 22 H Memory Stick PRO Duo media insertion slot 22 I Memory card cover J Battery cover 17 K Tripod receptacle Use ...

Page 38: ...DISP Press the DISP button to switch between the Graphic Display and the Standard Display When you rotate the camera to a vertical position the display automatically rotates to adjust to the camera position For details on the screen status in the manual focus check Live View mode see page 79 DISP button Standard Display No display Graphic Display Default setting ...

Page 39: ...ages in parentheses for details of operation A B C LCD monitor Graphic Display Display Indication P A S M Mode dial 51 70 Image quality 120 Image size 120 Aspect ratio 120 Memory card 22 100 Remaining number of recordable images 29 100 Remaining battery 18 Display Indication Shutter speed indicator 64 Aperture indicator 62 Exposure compensation 87 Metered Manual 67 EV scale 67 104 Display Indicati...

Page 40: ...9 241 11 1 G Works CX85900 DTP 4159241111 4159241111DSLRA450U2 01GB DSLRA450U2 040BEF fm Master Left 40 D Display Indication 1 250 Shutter speed 64 F4 Aperture 62 1 0 Exposure compensation 87 AE lock 86 SteadyShot 49 ...

Page 41: ...dial 51 70 Image quality 120 Image size 120 Aspect ratio 120 Memory card 22 100 Remaining number of recordable images 29 100 Remaining battery 18 Display Indication Flash mode 82 Red eye reduction 84 Drive mode 101 Focus mode 74 AF area 75 AWB 7500K G9 White balance Auto Preset Custom Color temperature Color filter 97 D Range Optimizer 91 Auto HDR 92 Creative Style 94 Metering mode 90 Exposure com...

Page 42: ... 4 159 241 11 1 G Works CX85900 DTP 4159241111 4159241111DSLRA450U2 01GB DSLRA450U2 040BEF fm Master Left 42 C Display Indication 1 125 Shutter speed 64 F2 8 Aperture 62 1 0 Exposure 87 AE lock 86 SteadyShot 49 ...

Page 43: ...er speed For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the flash Viewfinder Display Indication AF area 75 Wide AF area 75 Shooting area for aspect ratio 16 9 120 Display Indication Flash compensation 88 Flash charging 82 WL Wireless flash 85 High speed sync Manual focus 76 z Focus 125 Shutter speed 64 5 6 Aperture 62 EV scale 67 104 AE lock 86 0 Shooting unavailable warning 101 Cam...

Page 44: ...bed as follows we explain the process with the default icons Example Fn button t AWB White balance t Select the desired setting The operation guide list The operation guide also indicates operations other than the controller operation The indications of icons are as follows When you start an operation an operation guide of controller functions will be displayed at the bottom of the screen Press v ...

Page 45: ...on screen Selecting a function with the Fn Function button 1 Press the Fn button 2 Select the desired item with v V b B on the controller then press the center z to execute The setup screen appears 3 Following the operation guide select and execute the desired function For details on how to set up each item see the corresponding page Operation guide Turn the control dial without pressing the cente...

Page 46: ...hole or execute functions such as shooting playback or other operations The functions selected by the Fn Function button The functions selected by the MENU button Recording menu 1 Image size 120 Aspect ratio 120 Quality 120 Flash control 89 AF illuminator 84 SteadyShot 49 Color Space 95 2 Long exp NR 124 High ISO NR 124 Custom menu 1 Eye Start AF 73 AEL button 86 Red eye reduc 84 Auto review 127 A...

Page 47: ...efore your operation 47 Setup menu 1 LCD brightness 127 Date Time setup 25 Power Save LV 126 Power Save OVF 126 CTRL FOR HDMI 119 Language 126 Help Guide disp 126 2 File number 122 Folder name 122 Select folder 123 New folder 123 USB connection 132 145 Audio signals 126 3 Cleaning mode 32 Version 128 Reset default 129 ...

Page 48: ...rs after the shutter button has been pressed resulting in a blurred image To reduce camera shake follow the instructions below Stabilize your upper body and take a position that keeps the camera from moving Point 1 One hand holds the grip of the camera and the other hand supports the lens Point 2 Take a secure stance with your feet shoulder width apart Correct posture When using the viewfinder In ...

Page 49: ...s that automatically set the shutter speed This indicator is not displayed in M S modes The SteadyShot function is set to On in the default setting The SteadyShot scale indicator To deactivate the SteadyShot function MENU button t 1 t SteadyShot t Off Due to potential camera shake the Camera shake warning indicator flashes in the viewfinder In this case use a tripod or the flash Camera shake warni...

Page 50: ...y down without stopping halfway In the following cases we recommend that you mount the camera on a tripod Shooting without a flash under dark conditions Shooting with slow shutter speeds which are typically used in night time shooting Shooting a close subject such as in macro shooting Shooting with a telescopic lens Note When using a tripod deactivate the SteadyShot function because there is a pot...

Page 51: ... the mode dial the explanation of the selected mode and methods of shooting are displayed on the screen Help Guide disp You can clear the Help Guide page 126 1 Set the mode dial to or Flash Off 2 Hold the camera and look into the viewfinder The subject overlaid onto the focus area comes into focus automatically Eye Start AF page 73 3 Overlay the AF area on the desired subject If the Camera shake w...

Page 52: ... exposure compensation ISO setting If you want to adjust various settings set the mode dial to P then shoot your subject 5 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus When the focus is confirmed z or Focus indicator lights up page 72 Waiting until the SteadyShot scale indicator is low makes the SteadyShot function more effective SteadyShot scale indicator 6 Press the shutter button fully down t...

Page 53: ...ng conditions allows you to shoot the image with a suitable setting for the subject When you turn the mode dial the explanation of the selected mode and methods of shooting are displayed on the screen Help Guide disp Notes Since the camera judges the settings automatically many features will be unavailable such as exposure compensation ISO setting The flash is set to Autoflash or Flash Off for eac...

Page 54: ...ephoto position You can shoot a vivid image by focusing on the eye that is closer to the lens Use the lens hood sold separately to shoot backlit subjects Use the red eye reduction function if the eyes of your subject turn red from the flash page 84 Taking portrait photos This mode is suitable for zBlurring away backgrounds and sharpening the subject zExpressing skin tones softly Shooting technique...

Page 55: ...A450U2 050REC fm Master Right Shooting images 55 Set the mode dial to Landscape To accentuate the openness of the scenery set the lens to wide angle Taking landscape photos This mode is suitable for zShooting the entire range of scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors Shooting technique ...

Page 56: ... lens You can shoot a closer subject using a macro lens sold separately Set the flash mode to Flash Off when you shoot a subject within 1 m 3 3 feet When shooting in macro mode the SteadyShot function will not be fully effective Use a tripod to achieve better results Taking small subject photos This mode is suitable for zShooting close subjects such as flowers insects dishes or small goods Shootin...

Page 57: ...ing images 57 Set the mode dial to Sports Action The camera shoots images continuously while the shutter button is pressed Press and hold the shutter button halfway down until the right moment Taking moving subject photos This mode is suitable for zShooting moving subjects outdoors or in bright places Shooting techniques ...

Page 58: ... fm Master Left 58 Set the mode dial to Sunset Used to shoot an image accentuating the red color compared with other modes This is also suitable for shooting the beautiful red of the sunrise Taking sunset photos This mode is suitable for zShooting the red of the sunset beautifully Shooting technique ...

Page 59: ...out persons page 82 Take care that the subject does not move to prevent the image from blurring The shutter speed is slower so using a tripod is recommended Note The picture may not be taken properly when shooting a wholly dark night scene Taking night view photos This mode is suitable for zShooting portraits in night scenes zShooting night scenes at a distance without losing the dark atmosphere o...

Page 60: ...to shooting Changing the brightness of the picture by the amount of exposure When using a faster shutter speed the camera opens the shutter for a shorter time This means less time for the camera to take in light resulting in a darker picture To take a brighter picture you can open the aperture the hole through which the light passes to some extent in order to adjust the amount of light the camera ...

Page 61: ...ting with program auto This mode is suitable for zUsing the automatic exposure while keeping the custom settings for ISO sensitivity Creative Style D Range optimizer etc 1 Set the mode dial to P 2 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings pages 71 to 105 To fire the flash press the button 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject ...

Page 62: ...erture priority This mode is suitable for zPutting 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 zShooting the depth of the scenery Narrowing down the aperture widens the range that is in focus Depth of field becomes deeper 1 Set the mode dial to A ...

Page 63: ...oot with the flash check the flash range page 84 2 Select the aperture value F number with the control dial Smaller F number The foreground and background of the subject are blurred Larger F number The subject and its foreground and background are all in focus You cannot check the blurring of an image in the viewfinder Check the recorded image and adjust the aperture Aperture F number 3 Adjust the...

Page 64: ...with various expressions Shutter speed priority This mode is suitable for zShooting a moving subject at a moment in time Use a faster shutter speed to crisply shoot an instant of the movement zTracing the movement to express the dynamism and flow Use a slower shutter speed to shoot a trailing image of the moving subject 1 Set the mode dial to S ...

Page 65: ...will be done after shooting You cannot do any further shooting during the reduction Press the button when you shoot with the flash However when using the flash if you close the aperture a larger F number by making the shutter speed slower the light of the flash will not reach distant subjects 2 Select the shutter speed with the control dial Shutter speed 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject Th...

Page 66: ...adjusted manually Manual exposure This mode is suitable for zShooting with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture 1 Set the mode dial to M 2 Rotate the control dial to adjust the shutter speed and while pressing the button rotate the control dial to adjust the aperture button Shutter speed Aperture F number ...

Page 67: ...g to the aperture value When you shoot with the flash check the flash range page 84 The EV scale in M mode 3 Shoot the image after the exposure is set Check the exposure value on the EV scale Metered Manual Toward Images become brighter Toward Images become darker Metered Manual When the camera is in M mode it will show an under or over compensation value based on the correct exposure using the in...

Page 68: ...01GB DSLRA450U2 050REC fm Master Left 68 Manual shift You can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination without changing the exposure you set Rotate the control dial while pressing the AEL button to select the shutter speed and aperture value combination AEL button ...

Page 69: ...mages 69 Shooting trails with long exposure BULB This mode is suitable for zShooting trails of light such as fireworks zShooting trails of stars 1 Set the mode dial to M 2 Rotate the control dial to the left until BULB is indicated BULB 3 While pressing the button rotate the control dial to adjust the aperture F number button ...

Page 70: ...you can leave the shutter open using the Remote Commander Notes When using a tripod turn off the SteadyShot function page 49 The longer the exposure time the more conspicuous the noise on the image After shooting noise reduction Long exp NR will be done for the same amount of time that the shutter was open You cannot do any further shooting during the reduction When the Auto HDR function is activa...

Page 71: ... auto focus To switch to manual focus The lens is equipped with a focus mode switch Lens Always set the focus mode switch on the camera to AF Set the focus mode switch on the lens to AF Set the focus mode switch on the lens to MF The lens is not equipped with a focus mode switch Camera Set the focus mode switch on the camera to AF Set the focus mode switch on the camera to MF Using autofocus 1 Set...

Page 72: ... 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 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to check the focus and shoot the image When the focus is confirmed the focus indicator changes to z or below The sensor used for focusing in the ...

Page 73: ...A M1AM Magnifier sold separately the FDA A1AM Angle Finder sold separately or the FDA ME1AM Magnifying Eyepiece sold separately attached turn off both Eye Start AF and Auto off w VF because these accessories cover the eyepiece sensors located above the viewfinder The mark located on the top of the camera shows the location of the image sensor When you measure the exact distance between the camera ...

Page 74: ...ethod to suit the movement of the subject Autofocus mode Single shot AF The camera focuses and the focus is locked when you press the shutter button halfway down Automatic AF The Autofocus mode is switched between Single shot AF and Continuous AF according to the movement of the subject When you press and hold the shutter button halfway down if the subject is motionless the focus is locked and if ...

Page 75: ...e exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection AF area is fixed to Wide and you cannot select the other settings The AF area may not be illuminated during continuous shooting or when the shutter button is pressed all the way down without pause Selecting the focus area AF area Select the desired AF area to suit the shooting conditions or your preference The AF area used for focusing is illuminat...

Page 76: ...sed the center area is used and when the Local AF area is used the area that is selected with the controller is used When using a tele converter sold separately etc rotation of the focusing ring may not be smooth The correct focus in the viewfinder is not achieved if the diopter is not adjusted properly page 26 Adjusting the focus manually Manual focus 1 Set the focus mode switch on the lens to MF...

Page 77: ...ge The indication of the shutter speed and aperture are fixed when the manual focus check Live View starts The camera meters the light again right before shooting and the exposure is set The image is displayed with the proper brightness regardless of the determined exposure The exposure compensation is not reflected in the displayed image however it is reflected in the recorded image MF CHECK LIVE...

Page 78: ...focus check Live View you cannot use the camera until the temperature decreases page 161 It is recommend that you attach the eyepiece cover page 28 When you perform continuous or exposure bracket shooting in manual focus check Live View mode the autofocus is set at the first shot 3 Confirm and adjust the focus You can adjust the focus manually in manual focus check Live View mode If you press the ...

Page 79: ...241111DSLRA450U2 01GB DSLRA450U2 060FUN fm Master Right 79 Switching the recording information display DISP Each time you press the DISP button the screen changes as follows in manual focus check Live View mode DISP button Recording information off Recording information on Standard Display ...

Page 80: ...dication P A S M Mode dial 51 70 Image quality 120 Overheating warning 161 Image size 120 Aspect ratio 120 Memory card 22 100 Remaining number of recordable images 29 100 Remaining battery 18 Display Indication Spot metering area 90 AF area 75 Display Indication 1 125 Shutter speed 64 F3 5 Aperture 62 EV scale 67 104 AE lock 77 Camera shake warning 49 SteadyShot scale 49 Display Indication Drive m...

Page 81: ...11DSLRA450U2 01GB DSLRA450U2 060FUN fm Master Right 81 E AF area 75 Display Indication ISO sensitivity 96 Metering 90 2 0 Flash compensation 88 AWB 7500K G9 White balance Auto Preset Custom Color temperature Color filter 97 D Range Optimizer 91 Auto HDR 92 Creative Style 94 Display Indication ...

Page 82: ...s the button The flash pops up In AUTO or Scene Selection mode the flash automatically pops up if the amount of light is insufficient or the subject is backlit The built in flash does not pop up even if you press the button button 3 After the flash has finished charging shoot the subject Flashing The flash is being charged When the indicator flashes you cannot release the shutter Lit The flash has...

Page 83: ...to prevent shadows from appearing on an image vary depending on the lens When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection the Slow sync Rear sync and Wireless items cannot be selected Flash Off Does not fire even the built in flash pops up This is not selectable when the mode dial is set to P A S or M Autoflash Fires if it is dark or against light This is not selectable when the mode dial ...

Page 84: ...with focal lengths of 300 mm or longer When an external flash sold separately is attached the AF illuminator of the external flash is used To deactivate the AF illuminator MENU button t 1 t AF illuminator t Off To use the red eye reduction The red eye reduction reduces the red eye phenomenon by providing pre flash low flash light a few times before shooting when using the flash MENU button t 1 t R...

Page 85: ...after wireless flash shooting If the built in flash is used while the wireless flash mode is still active inaccurate flash exposures will result Change the channel of the external flash when another photographer is using a wireless flash nearby and his her built in flash light causes your external flash to fire To change the channel of the external flash refer to the operating instructions supplie...

Page 86: ...sure before shooting To reduce the brightness of the subject point the camera forwards a spot that is brighter than the subject and use the light meter to lock the exposure of the entire image To make the subject brighter point the camera forwards a spot that is darker than the subject and use the light meter to lock the exposure of the entire image This section describes how to shoot a brighter i...

Page 87: ...ding on your preference You can make the entire image brighter by shifting to the side The entire image becomes darker when you shift it to the side 3 Press the AEL button to lock the exposure AE lock mark appears AEL button 4 While pressing the AEL button focus on the subject and shoot the subject If you continue to shoot with the same exposure value press and hold the AEL button after the shooti...

Page 88: ...ht alone without changing the exposure compensation You can only change the exposure of a main subject which is within the flash range Fn button t Flash compens t Select the desired setting Toward Makes the flash level higher Toward Makes the flash level lower Notes This item cannot be set when the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection 1 Press the button to display the exposure compensat...

Page 89: ...d using a lens that is provided with a distance encoder feature can perform more accurate flash compensation by using more accurate distance information Notes When the distance between the subject and the external flash sold separately cannot be determined wireless flash shooting using an external flash sold separately shooting with an off camera flash using a cable shooting with a macro twin flas...

Page 90: ...a measure the light of the subject you want to shoot with the optimal exposure using the spot metering function and take advantage of an AE lock shooting page 86 Note When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection Metering mode is fixed to Multi segment and you cannot select other modes Selecting the method for measuring the brightness of a subject Metering mode Multi segment This mode m...

Page 91: ...contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background producing the image with the optimal brightness and gradation Auto HDR Shoots two images with different exposures and then overlays the bright area of the under exposed image and the dark area of the over exposed image to create an image with rich gradation Correcting the brightness of the image D Range Optimizer 1 D RANGE button ...

Page 92: ...es not blink Do not recompose Notes When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection you cannot select Auto HDR You cannot start the next shoot until the capture process is completed after you shoot You may not obtain a desired effect depending on the luminance difference of a subject and the shooting conditions When the flash is used this function has little effect An image recorded with ...

Page 93: ...fm Master Right 93 You cannot use this function on RAW images When the contrast of the scene is low or when camera shake or subject blur is occurred you may not obtain good HDR images In such cases is indicated on the recorded image to inform you of this situation Shoot again as necessary paying attention to the contrast or blur ...

Page 94: ... such as flowers spring greenery blue sky or ocean views Portrait For shooting the skin color in a soft tone ideally suited to shooting portraits Landscape The saturation contrast and sharpness are heightened for shooting vivid and crisp scenery Distant landscapes also stand out more Sunset For shooting the beautiful red of the setting sun B W For shooting images in black and white monotone Contra...

Page 95: ... Adobe RGB is for applications or printers that support color management and DCF2 0 option color space Using some applications or printers that do not support them may result in or print images that do not faithfully reproduce the color When displaying images that were recorded with Adobe RGB on the camera or non Adobe RGB compliant devices the images are displayed with low saturation Changing the...

Page 96: ...ISO is fixed to AUTO and you cannot select other ISO numbers When the exposure mode is set to P A S and ISO is set to AUTO ISO is automatically set between ISO 200 and ISO 1600 The AUTO setting is not provided in exposure mode M If you change the exposure mode to M with the AUTO setting it is switched to 200 Set the ISO according to your shooting conditions 1 Press the ISO button to display the IS...

Page 97: ...e on purpose for photographic expression Notes When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection White balance is fixed to AWB Auto WB and you cannot select other modes If the only light source available is a mercury lamp or a sodium lamp the camera will not be able to acquire the accurate white balance because of the characteristics of the light source Use the flash in such cases Fn button...

Page 98: ...t the color temperature select the value with b B To set the color filter select the compensation direction with b B Note Since color meters are designed for film cameras the values differ under fluorescent sodium lamp mercury lamps We recommend that you use the custom white balance or do a test shooting AWB Auto WB The camera automatically detects a light source and adjusts the color tones Daylig...

Page 99: ...chieves the effect of CC Color Compensation filters for photography Based on using the set color temperature as the standard the color can be compensated to G Green or M Magenta Registering the color tones Custom white balance 1 Fn button t AWB White balance t Custom 2 Select SET with b B on the controller then press the center of the controller 3 Hold the camera so that the white area fully cover...

Page 100: ...ame If you register this value the indicator turns yellow on the recording information display on the LCD monitor You can shoot at this point but it is recommended that you set the white balance again to get a more correct white balance value To call the custom white balance setting Fn button t AWB White balance t Custom Note If the flash is used when the shutter button is pressed a custom white b...

Page 101: ...not shoot single shot The camera records the images continuously at the following speeds Our measurement conditions The speed of continuous shooting is slower depending on shooting conditions The maximum number of continuous shots The number of continuous shooting images obtainable has an upper limit Shooting single shot Shooting continuously Maximum 5 images per second Maximum 3 images per second...

Page 102: ...han Sports Action The 10 second self timer is convenient when the photographer appears in a photo and the 2 second self timer is convenient to reduce the camera shake To cancel the self timer Press the button Note When you press the shutter button without looking into the viewfinder use the eyepiece cover page 28 Using the self timer 1 button t Self timer t Select the desired setting The number af...

Page 103: ... the flash is fired flash bracket shooting is used to shift the amount of flash light To shoot press the shutter button shot by shot Notes When the mode dial is set to M the exposure is shifted by adjusting the shutter speed When you adjust the exposure the exposure is shifted based on the compensated value The bracket cannot be used when the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection Shootin...

Page 104: ...cate already recorded images start to disappear one by one Based on the selected white balance and the color temperature color filter three images are recorded with the white balance shifted Mired a unit to indicate the color conversion quality in color temperature filters Ambient light bracket 0 3 steps three shots Exposure compensation 0 Flash bracket 0 7 steps three shots Flash compensation 1 0...

Page 105: ...n the RMT DSLR1 Wireless Remote Commander sold separately Also refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Wireless Remote Commander Note When you press the shutter button without looking into the viewfinder use the eyepiece cover page 28 Shooting with the Wireless Remote Commander 1 button t Remote Commander 2 Focus on the subject point the transmitter of the Wireless Remote Commander t...

Page 106: ...ay Press the DISP button Each time you press the DISP button the screen changes as follows To select the orientation when playing back an image recorded in the portrait position MENU button t 1 t PlaybackDisplay t Select the desired setting Note When you play back the image on a TV or a computer the image will be displayed in the portrait position even if Manual rotate is selected 1 Press the butt...

Page 107: ... be rotated depending on the software An image can be enlarged for closer examination This is convenient to check the focus condition of a recorded image Rotating an image 1 Display the image you want to rotate then press the button button 2 Press the center of the controller The image is rotated counter clockwise When you want to do another rotation repeat step 2 Once you rotate the image the ima...

Page 108: ...in or out with the button or button Rotating the control dial switches the image at the same display magnification When you shoot multiple images with the same composition you can compare their focus conditions button 3 Select the portion you want to enlarge with v V b B on the controller Image size Scaling range L Approx 1 1 14 M Approx 1 1 11 S Approx 1 1 7 2 Switching to the display of the imag...

Page 109: ...us next image with b B on the controller To pause the slide show Press the center of the controller Pressing again starts the slide show again To end in the middle of the slide show Press the MENU button To choose the interval between the images in slide show MENU button t 1 t Slide show t Interval t Select the desired number of seconds 2 Press the DISP button repeatedly to select the desired scre...

Page 110: ...DSLR A450 4 159 241 11 1 G Works CX85900 DTP 4159241111 4159241111DSLRA450U2 01GB DSLRA450U2 070PLY fm Master Left 110 To play back repeatedly MENU button t 1 t Slide show t Repeat t On ...

Page 111: ... the information display changes page 106 Basic information display Display Indication Memory card 22 100 0003 Folder file number 136 Protect 114 DPOF3 DPOF set 143 Image quality 120 Image size 120 Aspect ratio 120 Remaining battery warning 18 1 125 Shutter speed 64 F3 5 Aperture 62 ISO200 ISO sensitivity 96 2009 1 1 10 37AM Date of recording 3 7 File number total number of images Auto HDR image w...

Page 112: ...maining battery warning 18 Display Indication Histogram 113 P A S M Mode dial 51 70 1 125 Shutter speed 64 F3 5 Aperture 62 ISO200 ISO sensitivity 96 0 3 Exposure compensation 87 0 3 Flash compensation 88 Metering mode 90 35mm Focal length 149 Creative Style 94 AWB 1 5500K M1 White balance Auto Preset Color temperature Color filter Custom 97 D Range Optimizer 91 Auto HDR Auto HDR image warning 92 ...

Page 113: ...he histogram display Luminance limit warning The exposure compensation will change the histogram accordingly The right illustration is an example Shooting with the exposure compensation on the positive side brightens the whole picture making the entire histogram shift to the bright side right side If the exposure compensation is applied on the negative side the histogram will shift to the other si...

Page 114: ...ted images canceling the protection of the selected images 1 MENU button t 1 t Protect t Marked images 2 Select the image you want to protect with b B on the controller then press the center of the controller A mark appears on the selected image To cancel a selection press the center again 3 To protect other images repeat step 2 4 Press the MENU button 5 Select OK with v then press the center of t...

Page 115: ...eting the image that is currently displayed 1 Display the image you want to delete and press the button button 2 Select Delete with v then press the center of the controller Deleting the selected images 1 MENU button t 1 t Delete t Marked images 2 Select the images you want to delete with the controller then press the center of the controller A mark appears on the selected image Total number 3 To ...

Page 116: ...g All images It is recommended that you delete images on a computer or format the memory card using the camera Deleting all the images in the folder 1 Press the button 2 Select the folder bar with b on the controller Folder bar 3 Press the center of the controller then select the folder you want to delete with v V 4 Press the button 5 Select Delete with v then press the center of the controller De...

Page 117: ...I 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 1 Turn off both your camera and the TV and connect the camera to the TV 2 Turn on the TV and switch the input See also the operating instructions supplied with the TV 3 Turn on the camera Images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen Select the desired image with b ...

Page 118: ...ity PhotoTV HD allows for a highly detailed photo like expression of subtle textures and colors To use your camera abroad The camera automatically detects the color system to match that of the connected video device On TV color systems If you want to view images on a TV screen you need a TV with a video input jack and the video cable The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still...

Page 119: ... refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV If the camera performs unnecessary operations in response to the TV Remote Control when the camera is connected to another manufacturer s TV using an HDMI connection set CTRL FOR HDMI in the Setup menu to Off Using BRAVIA Sync 1 Connect a TV that supports BRAVIA Sync to the camera page 117 The input is automatically switched and the image s...

Page 120: ...utton t 1 t Aspect ratio t Select the desired ratio MENU button t 1 t Quality t Select the desired setting Image size L 14M 4592 3056 pixels M 7 4M 3344 2224 pixels S 3 5M 2288 1520 pixels L 12M 4592 2576 pixels M 6 3M 3344 1872 pixels S 2 9M 2288 1280 pixels Aspect ratio 3 2 A normal ratio 16 9 An HDTV ratio Quality RAW File format RAW Records using the RAW compression format This format does not...

Page 121: ... be readjusted The RAW format image cannot be printed using a DPOF print designated printer or a PictBridge compliant printer You cannot set Auto HDR on RAW format images RAW JPEG File format RAW Records using the RAW compression format JPEG A RAW image and a JPEG image are created at the same time This is suitable when you need two image files a JPEG for viewing and a RAW for editing The image qu...

Page 122: ...eset numbers and assigns numbers to files in sequence until the number reaches 9999 Reset The camera resets numbers in the following cases and assigns numbers to files from 0001 When the recording folder contains a file a number one higher than the largest number is assigned When the folder format is changed When all the images in the folder are deleted When the memory card is replaced When the me...

Page 123: ...older to be used to record images MENU button t 2 t Select folder t Select the desired folder Note You cannot select the folder when you select the setting Date form Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a memory card including protected images MENU button t 1 t Format t OK Notes During the format the access lamp lights up Do not eject the memory card while the lamp is lit Format the...

Page 124: ...ong exp NR t Off Notes Noise reduction is not performed on continuous shooting or continuous bracketing images even when it is set to On When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection you cannot turn off noise reduction When shooting with the ISO set at 1600 or above the camera reduces the noise that becomes more noticeable when the camera sensitivity is high Select High to prioritize th...

Page 125: ...alue by pressing the AEL button while the button is held down AEL hold Holding the locked exposure value by pressing the AEL button until the button is pressed again AEL toggle MENU button t 1 t AEL button t Select the desired setting Notes While the exposure value is locked appears on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder Be careful not to reset the setting The Hold and Toggle settings affect the...

Page 126: ...p t Off You can set different time intervals for the camera to switch to power save mode Power save Pressing the shutter button halfway down returns the camera to the shooting mode MENU button t 1 t Power Save OVF t Select the desired time Notes Regardless of the setting here the camera turns to power save mode after 30 minutes when the camera is connected to a TV or the drive mode is set to Remot...

Page 127: ... PlaybackDisplay is set to Auto rotate page 106 In the default setting while looking into the viewfinder the LCD monitor is turned off to prevent the battery pack from wearing down If you want to turn on the LCD monitor while looking into the viewfinder select Off MENU button t 1 t Auto off w VF t Off You can select whether the grid line is displayed or not in manual focus check Live View mode pag...

Page 128: ...f the camera Displays the version of your camera Confirm the version when a firmware update is released MENU button t 3 t Version Note An update can be performed only when the battery level is three remaining battery icons or more We recommend that you use a sufficient battery or the AC PW10AM AC Adaptor sold separately Displaying the version ...

Page 129: ...ngle image screen with recording information Drive mode 101 Single shot adv Flash mode 82 Fill flash differs based on whether the built in flash is open or not Autofocus mode 74 AF A AF area 75 Wide ISO 96 AUTO Metering mode 90 Multi segment Flash compens 88 0 0 White balance 97 AWB Auto white balance ColorTemperature Color filter 98 5500K Color filter 0 Custom white balance 99 5500K DRO Auto HDR ...

Page 130: ...f Auto review 127 2 sec Auto off w VF 127 On Grid Line 127 On Items Reset to Specify Printing Date imprint 144 Off Slide show Interval 109 3 sec Slide show Repeat 109 Off PlaybackDisplay 106 Auto rotate Items Reset to LCD brightness 127 0 Power Save LV 126 20 sec Power Save OVF 126 10 sec CTRL FOR HDMI 119 On Help Guide disp 126 On File number 122 Series Folder name 122 Standard form USB connectio...

Page 131: ... supported USB jack Provided as standard x Macintosh OS pre installed Mac OS X v10 4 10 5 10 6 USB jack Provided as standard Notes on connecting your camera to a computer Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time some devices including your camera may not operate depending...

Page 132: ...ficiently charged battery pack in the camera or connect the camera to a wall outlet wall socket with the AC Adaptor sold separately When you copy images to your computer using an insufficiently charged battery pack copying may fail or image data may become corrupted if the battery pack shuts down too soon 4 Turn on the camera and the computer 5 Check that USB connection in 2 is set to Mass Storage...

Page 133: ...images easily page 138 Stage 2 Copying images to a computer 1 Click Open folder to view files For Windows XP Open folder to view files t OK as the wizard screen appears automatically on the desktop When the wizard screen does not appear click Computer For Windows XP My Computer t Removable Disk 2 Double click DCIM 3 Double click the folder where the image files you want to copy are stored Then rig...

Page 134: ...ments folder When an image with the same file name exists in the copy destination folder the overwrite confirmation message appears When you overwrite an existing image with a new one the original file data is deleted To copy an image file to the computer without overwriting change the file name to a different name and then copy the image file However note that if you change the file name you may ...

Page 135: ...for Windows or Macintosh listed below beforehand when Disconnecting the USB cable Removing the memory card Turning off the camera x For Windows Double click on the tasktray then click USB Mass Storage Device t Stop Confirm the device on the confirmation window then click OK The device is disconnected x For Macintosh Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the memory card to the Trash icon The ...

Page 136: ...names AFolders containing image data recorded using this camera The first three digits show the folder number BYou can create a folder in date form page 122 You cannot record play back any images in the MISC folder Image files are named as follows ssss file number stands for any number within the range of 0001 to 9999 The numerical portions of the name of a RAW data file and its corresponding JPEG...

Page 137: ...age 123 and then copy the image file 1 Right click the image file then click Rename Change the file name to DSC0ssss Enter a number from 0001 to 9999 for ssss If the overwrite confirmation message appears enter a different number An extension may be displayed depending on the computer settings The extension for images is JPG Do not change the extension 2 Copy the image file to the memory card fold...

Page 138: ...dows 7 2 1 64 bit editions and Starter Edition are not supported 2 Starter Edition is not supported CPU Memory Pentium 4 or faster is recommended RAM 1 GB or more is recommended Display 1024 768 dots or more Recommended environment for using PMB OS pre installed Microsoft Windows XP 1 SP3 Windows Vista 2 SP2 Windows 7 2 1 64 bit editions and Starter Edition are not supported To create a disc Windo...

Page 139: ...is recommended Display 1024 768 dots or more x Windows Log on as Administrator Installing the software 1 Turn on your computer and insert the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive The installation menu screen appears If it does not appear double click Computer For Windows XP My Computer t SONYPICTUTIL t Install exe Under Windows Vista the AutoPlay screen may appear Select Run Install exe and follo...

Page 140: ...ion is complete The following software is installed and shortcut icons appear on the desktop Sony Image Data Suite Image Data Converter SR Image Data Lightbox SR Sony Picture Utility PMB PMB Guide 1 Turn on your Macintosh computer and insert the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive 2 Double click the CD ROM icon 3 Copy the IDS_INST pkg file in the MAC folder to the hard disk icon 4 Double click t...

Page 141: ...he general file format For details on Image Data Converter SR refer to Help To start Help click Start t All Programs t Sony Image Data Suite t Help t Image Data Converter SR Ver 3 The support information for the Sony Image Data Suite English only http www sony co jp ids se With Image Data Lightbox SR you can Display and compare RAW JPEG images recorded with this camera Rate the images on a scale o...

Page 142: ...t All Programs t Sony Picture Utility t Help t PMB Guide The support information for the PMB English only http www sony co jp pmb se Note The confirmation message of the Information tool appears on the screen when starting PMB for the first time Select Start This function informs you of news such as software updates You can change the setting later Using PMB With PMB you can Import images shot wit...

Page 143: ...ions are left with images after printing It is recommended that you unspecify them after printing Notes You cannot specify DPOF on RAW data files You can specify any number up to 9 Specifying unspecifying DPOF on selected images 1 MENU button t 1 t Specify Printing t DPOF setup t Marked images t OK 2 Select the image with b B on the controller 3 Select the number of sheets with the center of the c...

Page 144: ... 100PRT fm Master Left 144 You can date images when printing them The position of the date inside or outside the image character size etc depends on your printer MENU button t 1 t Specify Printing t Date imprint t On Note This function may not be provided depending on the printer Dating images ...

Page 145: ...partway through printing Even if you do not have a computer you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer PictBridge is based on the CIPA standard CIPA Camera Imaging Products Association Stage 1 Connecting the camera to the printer 1 MENU button t 2 t USB connection t PTP 2 Turn the camera off and select the type of memory card you...

Page 146: ...Stages 1 and 2 above 4 Turn on your camera and the printer The screen used for selecting images you want to print appears Stage 2 Printing 1 Select the image to print with b B on the controller then press the center of the controller To cancel press the center again 2 Select OK in the menu then press the center of the controller The image is printed After the screen indicating that the print is co...

Page 147: ...tem CCD line sensors 9 points 8 lines with center cross hair sensor Sensitivity Range 0 to 18 EV at ISO 100 conversion AF illuminator Approx 1 to 5 m 3 3 to 16 4 feet Manual focus check Live View Image format Image sensor for shooting Frame Coverage 100 Viewfinder Type Fixed eye level penta Dach mirror Frame Coverage 95 Magnification 0 83 with 50 mm lens at infinity 1 m 1 diopter Eye Point Approxi...

Page 148: ...ut terminals USB miniB HDMI HDMI type C minijack Power general Used battery pack Rechargeable battery pack NP FM500H Others PictBridge Compatible Exif Print Compatible PRINT Image Matching III Compatible Dimensions Approx 137 104 81 mm 5 1 2 4 1 8 3 1 4 inches W H D excluding protrusions Mass Approx 520 g 1 lb 2 3 oz without batteries memory card and body accessories Operating temperature 0 to 40 ...

Page 149: ...h The picture angle of this camera is narrower than that of a 35 mm format film camera You can find the approximate equivalent of the focal length of a 35 mm format film camera and shoot with the same picture angle by increasing the focal length of your lens by half For example by using a 50 mm lens you can get the approximate equivalent of a 75 mm lens of a 35 mm format film camera On image data ...

Page 150: ...DMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc PowerPC is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation in the United States The SDHC logo is a trademark MultiMediaCard is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association Intel Intel Core MMX and Pentium are trademarks or ...

Page 151: ...icient remaining battery indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location page 163 The battery pack is discharged Install a charged battery pack page 13 The battery pack is dead page 19 Replace it with a new one Cannot turn on the camera Install the battery pack correctly page 17 The battery pack is discha...

Page 152: ...cancel the power save operate the camera such as pressing the shutter button halfway down page 126 The image is not clear in the viewfinder Adjust the diopter scale properly using the diopter adjustment dial page 26 The shutter does not release You are using a memory card with a write protect switch and the switch is set to the LOCK position Set the switch to the recording position The position of...

Page 153: ... light is insufficient Eye Start AF does not work Set Eye Start AF to On page 73 Press the shutter button halfway down The flash does not work The flash mode is set to Autoflash If you want to make sure the flash fires without fail set the flash mode to Fill flash page 82 The flash takes too long to recharge The flash has been fired in succession in a short period When the flash has been fired in ...

Page 154: ...chment of the hood the filter or the hood may partially appear in the image The optical properties of some lenses may cause the periphery of the image to appear too dark insufficient light The eyes of the subject come out red Activate the red eye reduction function page 84 Get close to the subject and shoot the subject within the flash range using the flash page 84 Dots appear and remain on the LC...

Page 155: ...s You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible with the camera Check Recommended computer environment pages 131 138 Your computer does not recognize your camera Check that the camera is turned on When the battery level is low install the charged battery pack page 13 or use the AC Adaptor sold separately Use the USB cable supplied page 132 Disconnect the USB cable and connect it again f...

Page 156: ...ot insert a memory card Insertion direction of the memory card is wrong Insert it in the correct direction page 22 Cannot record on a memory card The memory card is full Delete unnecessary images page 115 An unusable memory card is inserted page 23 You have formatted a memory card by mistake All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting You cannot restore it Memory Stick PRO Duo media a...

Page 157: ...ot print images with the date Using PMB you can print images with date page 142 This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images However because the images shot with the camera include information on the recording date you can print images with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif information For compatibility with Exif information consult th...

Page 158: ...isture condensation has occurred Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it page 163 The message Set date and time appears when you turn on the camera The camera has been left unused for sometime with a low battery or no battery pack Charge the battery pack and set the date again pages 25 163 If the date setting is lost every time the battery pack is charged consult your So...

Page 159: ...procedure If the camera does not work after doing these solutions consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility The five bars of the SteadyShot scale flashes The SteadyShot function does not work You can continue to shoot but the SteadyShot function will not work Turn the camera off and on If the SteadyShot scale continues to flash consult your Sony dealer or local authorized ...

Page 160: ...at the memory card You can use the memory card again however all previous data in the memory card is erased It may take a some time to complete the format If the message still appears change the memory card Card error An incompatible memory card is inserted or the format has failed Reinsert Memory Stick Reinsert SD memory card The inserted memory card cannot be used in your camera The memory card ...

Page 161: ...e to M No images There is no image in the memory card Image protected You tried to delete protected images Unable to print You tried to mark RAW images with a DPOF mark Initializing USB connection A USB connection has been established Do not disconnect the USB cable Check the connected device A PictBridge connection cannot be established Disconnect the USB cable and connect it again Camera overhea...

Page 162: ...pecify DPOF without specifying images Cannot create more folders The folder with a name beginning with 999 exists on the memory card You cannot create any folders if this is the case Printing canceled The print job was canceled Disconnect the USB cable or turn the camera off Invalid operation You attempted to mark RAW images on the PictBridge screen Printer error Check the printer Check if the ima...

Page 163: ...urchase the DT 18 55 mm F3 5 5 6 SAM Lens Kit purchase the Rear Lens Cap ALC R55 also On operating temperatures Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0 and 40 C 32 and 104 F Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended On moisture condensation If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location moisture may condense inside...

Page 164: ...he power off Notes on recording playback Before you record one time events make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly This camera is neither dust proof nor splash proof nor water proof Do not look at the sun or a strong light through a removed lens or the viewfinder This may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes Or it may cause a malfunction of your camera Do not us...

Page 165: ...o HDR 92 Auto off w VF 127 Auto review 127 Autoflash 82 Autofocus 71 Autofocus mode 74 B Battery pack 13 17 Bracket 103 BULB shooting 69 C Center weighted 90 Charging battery pack 13 Cleaning mode 32 Color filter 98 Color Space 95 Color temperature 98 Compression ratio 120 Continuous AF 74 Continuous bracket 103 Continuous shooting 101 Contrast 94 Controller 44 Creative Style 94 CTRL FOR HDMI 119 ...

Page 166: ...Focus 71 Focus indicator 72 Focus mode 74 Focus lock 73 Folder name 122 Format 123 H Help Guide disp 126 High ISO NR 124 High speed sync 43 Histogram 113 I Image Data Converter SR 141 Image Data Lightbox SR 141 Image Index 108 Image quality 120 Image size 120 ISO sensitivity 96 J JPEG 120 L Landscape 55 Language 126 LCD brightness 127 LCD monitor 38 80 111 Lens 20 Long exp NR 124 M Macro 56 Manual...

Page 167: ...0 R RAW 120 141 Rear sync 82 Red eye reduc 84 Reducing camera shake 48 Remote Commander 105 Reset 129 Rotate 107 S Saturation 94 Scene Selection 53 SD memory card 22 Select folder 123 Self timer 102 Set the clock 25 Sharpness 94 Shooting 51 Shoulder strap 27 Shutter speed 60 64 Shutter speed priority 64 Single shot AF 74 Slide show 109 Slow sync 82 Specifications 147 Sports Action 57 Spot 90 Stead...

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