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 Shooting with program auto

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Using the automatic exposure, while 
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sensitivity, Creative Style, D-Range 
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Set the mode dial to P.

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Set the shooting functions to your desired settings (pages 85 to 
120).

• To fire the flash, press the   button.

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Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.

Summary of Contents for SLT-A33

Page 1: ... frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website A mount Instruction Manual 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 ...

Page 2: ... 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 circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into co...

Page 3: ...HIUM ION BATTERIES Lithium Ion batteries are recyclable You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries call toll free 1 800 822 8837 or visit http www rbrc org Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium Ion batteries Battery pack This de...

Page 4: ...res Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect 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 pursua...

Page 5: ...uence the picture and sound of this unit Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway fail restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable USB etc again Disposal of Old Electrical Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the product or o...

Page 6: ...staff only To ensure that the battery will be treated properly hand over the product at end of life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For all other batteries please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries For more deta...

Page 7: ...cording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or a memory card etc Back up recommendation To avoid the potential risk of data loss always copy back up data to other medium Notes on the LCD monitor electronic viewfinder lens and image sensor The LCD monitor and electronic viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high precision tech...

Page 8: ...4 AVC H 264 Discs recorded with HD image quality high definition can be played back only on AVCHD format compatible devices DVD based players or recorders cannot play back HD image quality discs as they are incompatible with the AVCHD format Also DVD based players or recorders may fail to eject HD image quality discs On GPS compatible devices SLT A55V only To determine whether your camera supports...

Page 9: ... the recording information display DISP 40 Recording information display Graphic Display Recording information For Live View 42 Recording information display For viewfinder 44 Selecting a function setting 46 Selecting a function with the Fn Function button 47 The functions selected by the Fn Function button 48 The functions selected by the MENU button 49 Shooting images Adjusting the angle of the ...

Page 10: ...g trails with long exposure BULB 79 Recording movies 81 Available recording time for a movie 83 Notes on continuous movie recording 84 Using the shooting function Selecting the focus method 85 Using autofocus 85 Shooting with your desired composition Focus lock 87 Selecting the focus method to suit the movement of the subject Autofocus Mode 88 Selecting the focus area AF area 89 Adjusting the focu...

Page 11: ...uto High Dynamic Range 108 Image processing 110 Selecting your desired image processing Creative Style 110 Changing the range of color reproduction Color Space 111 Adjusting the color tones White balance 112 Adjusting the white balance to suit a specific light source Auto Preset white balance 112 Setting the color temperature and a filter effect Color Temperature Color Filter 113 Registering the c...

Page 12: ...noise reduction setting 149 Changing the function of the buttons 150 Changing other settings 151 Setting the LCD monitor electronic viewfinder 153 Confirming the version of the camera 155 Resetting to the default 156 Viewing images on a computer Using with your computer 159 Using the software 161 Connecting the camera to the computer 165 Creating a movie disc 168 Printing images Specifying DPOF 17...

Page 13: ...rap 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 Note on using the lenses and accessories It is recommended that you use Sony lenses accessories designed to suit the characteristics of this camera Using the products of other manufacturers may cause the camera not to operate to its capability or resul...

Page 14: ...rol dial 73 D Remote sensor E Self timer lamp 117 F Lens contacts G Mirror H Preview button 74 I Mount J Built in flash 96 K Microphone L Mode dial 59 80 M Flash pop up button 96 N Lens release button 27 O Focus mode switch 85 90 Do not directly touch these parts Do not cover this part during movie recording Front side ...

Page 15: ... shooting Focus Magnifier button 91 150 For viewing Delete button 132 L MOVIE button 81 M FINDER LCD button 39 154 N Speaker O Image sensor position mark 87 P D RANGE Dynamic range button 107 Q For shooting AEL AE lock button 78 100 For viewing Zoom in button 124 R For shooting Exposure button 101 For viewing Zoom out button 124 Image index button 125 S For shooting Fn Function button 47 48 For vi...

Page 16: ...is turned on v V b B button 46 When the menu is turned off DISP Display 40 121 WB White balance 112 Drive 116 ISO 106 U Control button Enter 46 AF button 89 Do not directly touch these parts Do not cover this part during movie recording ...

Page 17: ...crophone is connected the internal microphone is turned off automatically When the external microphone is a plug in power type the power of the microphone is supplied by the camera F Tripod receptacle Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5 5 mm 7 32 inch You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5 5 mm 7 32 inch and may damage the camera G Memory ...

Page 18: ...nsert the battery pack onto the battery charger Push the battery pack until it clicks 2 Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet wall socket Light on Charging Light off Charge completed The CHARGE lamp turns off when charging is finished Time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25 C 77 F is about 250 minutes For the U S A and Canada CHARGE lamp For countries ...

Page 19: ...eak 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 or another one and...

Page 20: ...the cover 2 Firmly insert the battery pack all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery Lock lever 3 Insert a memory card With the notched corner facing as illustrated insert the memory card until it clicks into place Ensure the notched corner faces correctly 4 Close the cover ...

Page 21: ...ommended that you use following memory cards Mark2 Memory Stick PRO Duo media Mark2 Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card Class 4 or more Images recorded on an SDXC memory card cannot be imported to or played on computers or AV devices that are not compatible with exFAT Make sure that the device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it to the camera If...

Page 22: ...tery pack the remaining battery time in percent figures is displayed according to the operating conditions of your camera 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 Check that the access lamp is not l...

Page 23: ...s according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used How to store the battery pack If the battery pack is not to be used for a long time charge it and then fully use it up once a year on your camera before storing the battery pack in a dry cool place to prolong the battery life Do not strike bend or drop the memory card Do not use or store...

Page 24: ...nnot perform operations such as recording or deleting images The memory cards formatted with a computer are not guaranteed to operate with this camera Be sure to format the memory cards using the camera Data read write speeds differ depending on the combination of the memory cards and the equipment used Do not press down hard when you write down on the memo area Do not attach a label on the memory...

Page 25: ... with Mark2 can be used Notes on using Memory Stick Micro media sold separately This product is compatible with Memory Stick Micro media M2 M2 is an abbreviation for Memory Stick Micro media To use a Memory Stick Micro media with the camera be sure to insert the Memory Stick Micro media into an M2 Adaptor as large as of Duo size If you insert a Memory Stick Micro media into the camera without an M...

Page 26: ...t provided to help balance the weight of the lens 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 clockwi...

Page 27: ...hange 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 36 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 and attach the body cap to the camera Before you attach th...

Page 28: ...camera off set it to OFF 2 Verify that Enter is selected on the LCD monitor then press the center of the control button 3 Select your area with b B on the control button then press the center of the control button 4 Select each item with b B and set the numeric value with v V Daylight Svg Turns on or off the daylight saving time setting Date Format Selects the format to display date Midnight is in...

Page 29: ...ate and time setting This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off or the battery is installed or not For details see page 192 Note The dioptic adjustment attachment sold separately cannot be used with this camera 5 Repeat step 4 to set other items then press the center of the control button 6 Veri...

Page 30: ...up The other accessories are described in the following pages Rechargeable battery pack page 18 Battery charger page 18 Power cord mains lead not supplied in the U S A and Canada page 18 USB cable page 165 CD ROM page 161 Attaching the shoulder strap Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera ...

Page 31: ... sold separately to the camera remove the eyecup Note The Magnifier and Magnifying Eyepiece cannot be used with this camera Removing the eyecup Carefully slide the eyecup off by pushing on each side of the eyecup Put your fingers under the eyecup and slide it upward ...

Page 32: ...es are defined using Sony standard memory cards for testing The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card used Image Size L 16M SLT A55 A55V L 14M SLT A33 Image Aspect Ratio 3 2 Memory Stick PRO Duo SLT A55 A55V 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 recorded should you contin...

Page 33: ...ng situation At an ambient temperature of 25 C 77 F Using the battery pack that is charged for an hour after the CHARGE lamp goes out Using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo media sold separately Capacity Size 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB Standard 433 875 1778 3626 7172 Fine 305 618 1258 2569 5083 RAW JPEG 84 176 362 745 1478 RAW 122 251 514 1054 2089 The number of images that can be recorded using a battery pac...

Page 34: ...every 30 seconds The power turns on and off once every ten times GPS On Off is set to On About the number of images you can shoot when the flash is used The flash strobes once every two times The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard CIPA Camera Imaging Products Association ...

Page 35: ... 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 When cleaning the lens surface remove dust ...

Page 36: ...omes low during cleaning Stop cleaning immediately and turn the camera off The use of an AC PW20 AC Adaptor sold separately is recommended The cleaning should be completed quickly Do not use a spray blower because it may scatter water droplets inside the camera body To clean the image sensor automatically using the cleaning mode of the camera Cleaning the image sensor 1 Confirm that the battery is...

Page 37: ...f the control button The image sensor vibrates for a short time and eliminates dust from the sensor 5 Turn off the camera 1 Perform the cleaning operation described in steps 1 to 4 of To clean the image sensor automatically using the cleaning mode of the camera 2 Detach the lens page 27 3 Push the V mark on the mirror lock lever with a finger to lift up the mirror Be careful not to touch the surfa...

Page 38: ...uch the image sensor with the tip of the blower and do not put the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the mount Hold the camera s face downward to prevent the dust from resettling in the camera Complete the cleaning quickly Also clean the back of the mirror using a blower 5 After the cleaning is finished lower the mirror with a finger until it clicks Lower the frame of the mirror back down wit...

Page 39: ...parately is attached to the camera setting Eye Start AF to Off is recommended because the eyepiece sensors located below the viewfinder may be activated Switching the screen mode between the LCD monitor and the electronic viewfinder When you look into the viewfinder the viewfinder mode is activated and when you take your face away from the viewfinder the screen mode returns to the LCD monitor mode...

Page 40: ...lows The status of the screen in the viewfinder changes as follows Recording information on For Live View is skipped You can switch the screen in the viewfinder separately from the screen on the LCD monitor The digital level gauge indicates whether the camera is level in both the horizontal and front back directions When the camera is level in both directions the indicator turns to green Horizonta...

Page 41: ...en that is suitable for shooting when you look into the viewfinder The screen in the viewfinder is for Live View MENU button t 2 t Display Rec Data t For viewfinder Each time you press DISP on the control button the screen changes as follows Recording information off Digital level gauge on Recording information display For viewfinder Graphic Display ...

Page 42: ...e View Display Indication P A S M Exposure mode 59 80 SLT A55 A55V SLT A33 Memory card 20 100 Remaining number of recordable images 32 Image size of still images 141 Aspect ratio of still images 143 Image size of panoramic images 142 Image quality of still images 143 Image size of movies 142 100 Remaining battery 22 Overheating warning 190 Database file full 190 Database file error 190 Camera shak...

Page 43: ... Aperture 72 EV scale 78 119 AE lock 100 SteadyShot scale 57 Display Indication Drive mode 116 Flash mode 96 Red eye reduction 98 Focus mode 88 Display Indication AF area 89 Face Detection 93 Smile Shutter 94 Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator 94 Display Indication ISO sensitivity 106 Metering 105 Flash compensation 103 AWB 7500K G9 White balance Auto Preset Custom Color temperature Color filte...

Page 44: ... A55 A55V SLT A33 Memory card 20 100 Remaining number of recordable images 32 Image size of still images 141 Aspect ratio of still images 143 Image quality of still images 143 Image size of movies 142 100 Remaining battery 22 No audio recording of movies 82 GPS triangulating status 138 SLT A55V only Display Indication Flash mode 96 Red eye reduction 98 Drive mode 116 Focus mode 88 Face Detection 9...

Page 45: ...lor temperature Color filter 112 D Range Optimizer 107 Auto HDR 108 Creative Style 110 Metering mode 105 Exposure compensation 101 Metered Manual 78 Flash compensation 103 EV scale 78 119 Display Indication 1 125 Shutter speed 75 F2 8 Aperture 72 1 0 Exposure 101 AE lock 100 SteadyShot 57 Display Indication ...

Page 46: ...ting The operation guide list The operation guide also indicates operations other than the control button operation The indications of icons are as follows Help guide The Help Guide shows the information on a function selected with the Fn button MENU button etc You can also turn it off page 151 When you start an operation an operation guide of control button functions will be displayed at the bott...

Page 47: ... Press the Fn button 2 Select the desired item with v V b B on the control button 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 center z in step 2 You can set up the camera directly from th...

Page 48: ...o movement of the subject AF area 89 Selects the area of focus Face Detection 93 Automatically captures people s face s with the optimal focus and exposure Smile Shutter 94 Camera shoots when a smile is detected ISO 106 Sets the sensitivity to light The larger the number the faster the shutter speed Metering Mode 105 Selects the method for measuring brightness Flash Compensation 103 Adjusts the in...

Page 49: ...m with v V Recording menu The functions selected by the MENU button Image Size 141 Selects the size of still images Image Aspect Ratio 143 Selects the aspect ratio for still images Image Quality 143 Sets the images quality for still images Movie File Format 82 Selects the movie file format Movie Size 142 Selects the size of the recorded movie frame Movie Audio Rec 82 Sets whether or not to record ...

Page 50: ...or 3D images Flash control 104 Sets the method for determining the intensity of flash output AF Illuminator 98 Sets the AF illuminator which sheds light on a dark scene to aid focusing Color Space 111 Changes the range of reproducible colors Long Exposure NR 149 Sets noise reduction processing for shots in which shutter speed will be 1 second or longer High ISO NR 149 Sets noise reduction processi...

Page 51: ...Red Eye Reduction 98 Reduces the red eye phenomenon during flash use Release w oLens 151 Sets whether shutter can open when lens is not attached Grid Line 154 Sets a grid line display to enable alignment to a structural outline Histogram 102 Sets whether or not to include the histogram display when switching screen display Display Rec Data 41 Selects the status of the recording information display...

Page 52: ...35 Plays back 3D images using a 3D compatible TV connected to the camera Protect 131 Protects or cancels protection for an image Specify Printing 172 Specifies or unspecifies the images for DPOF Volume Settings 122 Sets the volume for movie playback Select Folder 121 Changes the folder for images to play back Select Date 123 Displays images from another date Playback Display 121 Sets how to play b...

Page 53: ... 146 Changes the selected folder for storing still images New Folder 146 Creates a new folder for storing still images and movies Recover Image DB 147 Recovers the image database file for movies and enables recording and playback Display Card Space 147 Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the recordable number of still images on the memory card Date Time Setup 28 Sets date and time ...

Page 54: ... the language Help Guide Display 151 Sets the display of the help guide for explaining functions displayed during operation Upload Settings 147 Sets the upload function of the camera when using an Eye Fi card USB Connection 165 Sets the USB connection method Audio signals 151 Sets whether or not to use the beep sound when the focus is achieved or the self timer is working Cleaning Mode 36 Starts t...

Page 55: ...arious shooting positions Low position High position Adjust the LCD monitor to an easily viewable angle The LCD monitor tilts 180 degrees The LCD monitor can be rotated leftward 270 degrees from the position in which the LCD monitor is facing forward as illustrated When the LCD monitor is not used it is recommended that you close it with the screen side facing to the camera ...

Page 56: ...ing 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 In LCD monitor mode In viewfinder mode ...

Page 57: ...can reduce the effect of camera shake by the equivalent of approximately 2 5 to 4 Ev in shutter speed 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 this case use a tripod or the flash Camera shake warning i...

Page 58: ...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 potential for malfunction of the St...

Page 59: ...f a flash is restricted Shooting with appropriate settings automatically 1 Set the mode dial to or Flash Off 2 Adjust the LCD monitor to an easily viewable angle and hold the camera 3 Overlay the AF area on the desired subject If the Camera shake warning indicator flashes carefully shoot the subject holding the camera steady or by using a tripod AF area 4 When using a zoom lens turn the zoom ring ...

Page 60: ...arious 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 86 Waiting until the SteadyShot scale indicator is low makes the SteadyShot function more effective SteadyShot scale indicator 6 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot Focus indicator ...

Page 61: ... towards the subject When the camera recognizes and adjusts for shooting conditions the following information is indicated recognized scene mode mark appropriate shooting function the number of images to be shot Recognized scene mode mark Number of images to be shot 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject The camera shoots with the automatically selected settings Night View Hand held Twilight Lan...

Page 62: ...d that allows the camera either to store one appropriate image from among the continuously shot images or store all the images MENU button t 2 t Auto Image Extract t Select the desired setting Notes Even when you set Auto Image Extract to Off with Hand held Twilight selected from recognized scene mode one combined image is saved The numbers of images that were not saved are skipped when the images...

Page 63: ...he selected mode and methods of shooting are displayed on the screen Help Guide Display Shooting with preset settings according to the scene Scene Selection This mode is suitable for zShooting with preset settings according to the scene 1 Set the mode dial to Scene Selection 2 Press the center of the control button 3 Select the desired mode with v V then press the center of the control button To c...

Page 64: ... until the right moment Macro Shoots close subjects such as flowers foods 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 The shortest focal distance does not change Landscape Shoots the...

Page 65: ...t using a tripod A burst of shots are taken and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur camera shake and noise Reducing blur is less effective even in Hand held Twilight when shooting Subjects with erratic movement Subjects are too close to the camera Subjects with a repeating pattern such as tiles and subjects with little contrast such as sky sandy beach or lawn Subjects with constant ...

Page 66: ...Sweep Shooting 2 Press the center of the control button 3 Select Sweep Panorama with v V then press the center of the control button To select 3D Sweep Panorama press the Fn button then select it 4 Point the camera at the edge of the subject then press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus This part will not be taken 5 Press the shutter button fully down ...

Page 67: ...e focus and exposure with AE AF lock are extremely different in brightness color and focus the shooting will not be successful If this happens change the lock angle and shoot again Sweep Panorama is not suitable when shooting Subjects are moving Subjects are too close to the camera Subjects with a repeating pattern such as tiles and subjects with little contrast such as sky sandy beach or lawn Sub...

Page 68: ...ize MENU button t 2 t Panorama Size To create 3D images Set the mode dial to Sweep Shooting select 3D Sweep Panorama and shoot the image Using the same operation as that for Sweep Panorama the camera records multiple images and combines them to create a 3D image You can view these 3D images using a 3D compatible TV For details on 3D shooting see page 198 To set the pan or tilt direction You can se...

Page 69: ...urement conditions The speed of continuous shooting is slower depending on shooting conditions Shooting continuously at high speed Continuous Advance Priority AE This mode is suitable for zShooting a fast moving subject continuously to capture a moment zShooting a child s expressions changing continuously from moment to moment 1 Set the mode dial to SLT A55 A55V or SLT A33 Cont Priority AE 2 Adjus...

Page 70: ...s the most important factor in photo 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 adju...

Page 71: ...e 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 85 to 120 To fire the flash press the button 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject ...

Page 72: ...ject 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 73: ...ck the flash range page 98 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 on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder Check the recorded image and adjust the aperture Aperture F number 3 Adjust the...

Page 74: ...captured with the widest aperture The change in aperture affects the sharpness of the subject image creating a discrepancy between the sharpness of the image before shooting and that of the actual image While you are pressing the preview button you can see the image with the aperture used in the actual shot so that you can check the approximate sharpness of the subject before shooting Preview butt...

Page 75: ...is 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 76: ...uring 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 The aperture is automatically adjusted to obtain correct exposure ...

Page 77: ...table 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 78: ...nd aperture value combination without changing the exposure you set 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 The b B arrow appears if the set exposure is beyond the range of the EV scale The arrow starts flashing if the difference becomes greater When the camera is in M mode it will...

Page 79: ... 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 80: ...tripod turn off the SteadyShot function page 57 The longer the exposure time the more conspicuous the noise on the image After shooting noise reduction Long Exposure NR will be done for the same amount of time that the shutter was open You cannot do any further shooting during the reduction When the Smile Shutter or Auto HDR function is activated you cannot set the shutter speed to BULB If the Smi...

Page 81: ...erture using the control dial before shooting Notes The angle of view of movies is narrower than that of still images After you press the MOVIE button the camera shows the actual range to be recorded SLT A33 only The Face Detection function cannot be used When Display Rec Data is set to For viewfinder the LCD monitor is switched to the recording information display at the moment movie recording st...

Page 82: ...ies the operating noise of the camera or lens may be recorded You can reduce the noise of the camera by using a tripod and setting the SteadyShot function to off You can also record movies without audio AVCHD This file format is suitable for viewing smooth video images on a high definition TV Movies shot with this camera are recorded in AVCHD format approximately 60 fields sec 1080 60i compatible ...

Page 83: ...ting conditions and the memory card used When is indicated stop recording the movie The temperature inside the camera has increased to an unacceptable level For details on movie playback see page 122 Available recording time for a movie Capacity File format Size 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB AVCHD 1920 1080 0 14 00 0 28 30 0 58 10 1 58 50 3 55 20 MP4 1440 1080 0 20 40 0 41 40 1 24 40 2 52 30 5 41 00 MP4 V...

Page 84: ... recording time available is shorter than the values indicated in the table above If the camera stops recording due to the temperature leave it for several minutes with the power turned off Start recording after the temperature inside the camera drops fully When the camera is left for 5 to 10 minutes at a room temperature of 30 C 86 F recording will be possible for about 3 to 4 minutes If you obse...

Page 85: ...o 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 Se...

Page 86: ... 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 3 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 AF area where the focus has been confirmed turns green Focus indicator Shoot...

Page 87: ...e image sensor When you measure the exact distance between the camera and the subject refer to the position of the horizontal line The image sensor is the part of the camera that acts as the film Shooting with your desired composition Focus lock 1 Place the subject within the AF area and press the shutter button halfway down The focus and exposure are fixed 2 Keep the shutter button halfway down a...

Page 88: ...AF is selected when the Smile Shutter function is used Selecting the focus method 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 ...

Page 89: ... 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 where the focus has been confirmed turns green and the other AF areas disappear AF area Wide The camera determines which of the 15 AF areas is used in focusing Spot The camera uses the AF area located in the center area exclusively Local Choose the ...

Page 90: ...s selected with the control button 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 in viewfinder mode page 29 Adjusting the focus manually Manual focus 1 Set the focus mode switch on the lens to MF 2 When the lens is not equipped with the focus mode sw...

Page 91: ...ant to enlarge with v V b B on the control button Each time you press the Focus Magnifier button the zoom scaling changes as follows Full display t Approx 7 5 t Approx 15 SLT A55 A55V Full display t Approx 7 t Approx 14 SLT A33 4 Confirm and adjust the focus Rotate the focusing ring to adjust the focus in manual focus mode If you press the AF button in autofocus mode the Focus Magnifier function i...

Page 92: ...ess the shutter button fully down to shoot the image You can record images when an image is enlarged however the recorded image is for full display The Focus Magnifier function will be released after shooting ...

Page 93: ... the Face Detection function cannot be used Using the Face Detection function When the camera detects faces white Face Detection frames appear When the camera judges that autofocus is possible the Face Detection frames turn orange When you press the shutter button halfway down the Face Detection frames turn green If a face is not positioned inside the AF area available when you press the shutter b...

Page 94: ...tection Sensitivity mode When the Smile Shutter is activated the Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator appears on the screen 2 Wait detecting a smile The camera detects a smile and the focus is confirmed When the smile level exceeds the b point on the indicator the camera records images automatically When the camera detects faces orange Face Detection frames appear around the faces The Face Detect...

Page 95: ...g If you press the shutter button while the Smile Shutter function is activated the camera shoots the image and then returns to Smile Shutter Notes When the exposure mode is set to Sweep Panorama or Continuous Advance Priority AE the Smile Shutter function cannot be used The drive mode is automatically set to Single shot Adv or Remote Cdr The AF illuminator does not work with the Smile Shutter fun...

Page 96: ...f 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 z Flashing The flash is being charged When the indicator flashes you cannot release the shutter z Lit The flash has been charged and is ready to fire When you press the shutter button halfway down under dark...

Page 97: ...o AUTO AUTO or Scene Selection the Slow Sync Rear Sync and Wireless items cannot be selected When the exposure mode is set to P A S M the Flash Off or Autoflash items cannot be selected If you do not want to use the flash push the flash down If you use the flash with a stereo microphone or similar device attached to the Auto lock Accessory shoe the flash may not pop up to the correct position and ...

Page 98: ...r of the external flash is used AF illuminator does not operate when Smile Shutter is set to On To deactivate the AF illuminator MENU button t 2 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 Red Eye Reduction t On Aperture F2 8 F4 0 F5...

Page 99: ...e 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 supplied with it Setup of the AEL button When using a wireless flash it is ...

Page 100: ...ect 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 image of the subject using the Spot Shooting with fixed br...

Page 101: ...ghter 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 shooting The setting is canceled when the button is released Us...

Page 102: ...UTO AUTO or Scene Selection To shoot while checking the screen using the histogram 1 Press the button button 2 Adjust the exposure with the control dial Toward over Brightens an image Toward under Darkens an image Standard exposure 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject Shooting techniques The histogram displays the luminance distribution that shows how many pixels of a particular brightness exi...

Page 103: ...s within the flash range MENU button t 2 t Histogram t On Instead of the Graphic Display the histogram is displayed after you press DISP on the control button several times 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 ...

Page 104: ...only changes the amount of flash light MENU button t 2 t Flash control t Select the desired setting ADI Advanced Distance Integration TTL Through the lens When ADI flash is selected using a lens that is provided with a distance encoder feature can perform more accurate flash compensation by using more accurate distance information Selecting the flash control mode to set the amount of flash light F...

Page 105: ... to the operating instructions supplied with the lens Fn button t Metering Mode t Select the desired mode Use Multi segment metering for general shooting When there is a high contrast subject in the AF area 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 100 Note When the exposure mode is s...

Page 106: ...ng to your shooting conditions Multi frame noise reduction Multi Frame NR The camera automatically shoots multiple images continuously combines the images reduces the noise and records one image In Multi Frame NR you can select larger ISO numbers than the maximum ISO sensitivity The image recorded is one combined image Notes Press and hold the shutter button until the continuous shooting stops Whe...

Page 107: ...ss and gradation Auto HDR Shoots three images with different exposures and then overlays correctly exposed image the bright areas of an under exposed image and the dark areas of an over exposed image to create an image with rich gradation Two images are recorded an image with the correct exposure and an overlaid image Correcting the brightness of the image D Range Optimizer 1 D RANGE button t D Ra...

Page 108: ... is motionless or does not blink Do not recompose Notes You cannot use this function on RAW images When the exposure mode is set to AUTO AUTO Sweep Panorama or Scene Selection you cannot select Auto HDR Compensating automatically with rich gradation Auto High Dynamic Range 1 D RANGE button t Auto HDR 2 Select an optimal level with b B on the control button Auto Exposure Diff Corrects the exposure ...

Page 109: ...er 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 When the contrast of the scene is low or when camera shake or subject blur is occurred you may not obtain good HDR images If the camera has detected a problem is indicated on the recorded image to inform you of this s...

Page 110: ...rol button then adjust the value with v V Standard For shooting various scenes with rich gradation and beautiful colors Vivid The saturation and contrast are heightened for shooting striking images of colorful scenes and subjects 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 ...

Page 111: ...or 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 Contrast The higher the value selected the more the difference of light and shadow is accentuated thus making an impact on an image Saturation The higher the value selected the more vivid the color When a lower value is selected the color of the ...

Page 112: ...ure mode is set to AUTO AUTO or Scene Selection White Balance is fixed to Auto WB and you cannot select other modes If the only light source available is a mercury lamp or a sodium lamp the camera will not be able to acquire the accurate white balance because of the characteristics of the light source Use the flash in such cases Weather lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Characteris...

Page 113: ... 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 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 Flash Shooting techniques Setting the color temperature and a filte...

Page 114: ...sing 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 WB on the control button t Custom 2 Select SET with b B on the control button then press the center of the control button 3 Hold the camera so that the white area fully covers the AF area located in the center and then press the shutter button down ...

Page 115: ...he indicator turns yellow on the recording information display 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 Note If the flash is used when the shutter button is pressed a custom white balance is registered with the flash light taken into account Take pictures with the flash ...

Page 116: ... at the following speeds Our measurement conditions The speed of continuous shooting is slower depending on shooting conditions Shooting single shot on the control button t Single shot Adv Shooting continuously SLT A55 A55V SLT A33 Maximum 6 images per second Maximum 6 images per second Maximum 3 images per second Maximum 2 5 images per second 1 on the control button t Continuous adv t Select the ...

Page 117: ...ing may be slower 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 SLT A55 A55V SLT A33 Fine 28 images 14 images Standard 28 images 16 images RAW JPEG 19 images 7 images RAW 19 images 7 images Shooting technique Using the self timer 1 on the control button t Self timer t Select the desired setting T...

Page 118: ...t 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 AUTO Sweep Panorama or Scene Selection Shooting images with the exposure shifted Exposure bracket 1 on the control button t Bracket Cont t Select the...

Page 119: ...ance 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 LCD monitor Viewfinder LCD monitor When Display Rec Data is set to For viewfinder Shown i...

Page 120: ...s Remote Commander sold separately Also refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Wireless Remote Commander Shooting with the Wireless Remote Commander 1 on the control button t Remote Cdr 2 Focus on the subject point the transmitter of the Wireless Remote Commander to the remote sensor and shoot the image ...

Page 121: ...ach time you press DISP on the control button the screen changes as follows To select the folder to be played back MENU button t 2 t Select Folder t Select the desired folder To select the orientation when playing back an image recorded in the portrait position MENU button t 2 t Playback Display t Select the desired setting 1 Press the button button 2 Select an image with b B on the control button...

Page 122: ...d with 3D Pan Image Size set to 16 9 To adjust the volume MENU button t 2 t Volume Settings t Select the desired valve Playing back movies 1 MENU button t 1 t Still Movie Select t Movie 2 Select the desired movie with b B on the control button then press the center of the control button During movie playback Control button control dial operation To pause resume z To fast forward B To fast rewind b...

Page 123: ...te movies When you copy rotated images to a computer PMB contained on the CD ROM supplied can display the rotated images correctly However the images may not be rotated depending on the software Rotating an image 1 Display the image you want to rotate then press the button button 2 Press the center of the control button The image is rotated counter clockwise When you want to do another rotation re...

Page 124: ...you want to enlarge then press the button button 2 Zoom the image 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 control button Image size Scaling range SLT A55 A55V SL...

Page 125: ... have been played back You can view the previous next image with b B on the control button You cannot pause the slide show To end in the middle of the slide show Press the center of the control 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 To play back repeatedly MENU button t 1 t Slide Show t Repeat t ...

Page 126: ...ide Show t Movie Type t Select the desired movie type To play back 3D images If you connect the camera to a 3D compatible TV using an HDMI cable sold separately you can play back 3D images recorded with the 3D Sweep Panorama mode For details on 3D shooting see page 198 Also refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV MENU button t 1 t Slide Show t Image Type t Display 3D Only ...

Page 127: ... 20 Still image Movie 100 0003 Folder file number 166 2010 1 1 Recording date Image size of still images 141 Aspect ratio of still images 143 Image size of panoramic images 142 Image quality of still images 143 Protect 131 DPOF3 DPOF set 172 Remaining battery warning 22 100 Remaining battery 22 Database file full 190 Database file error 190 Overheating warning 190 AVCHD MP4 Movie file format 82 Im...

Page 128: ...1 Latitude and longitude display SLT A55V only 2010 1 1 10 37AM Date of recording Auto HDR image warning 108 1 125 Shutter speed 75 F3 5 Aperture 72 ISO200 ISO sensitivity 106 3 7 File number total number of images N Playback Playback bar 5 40 Counter Display Indication Volume ...

Page 129: ... warning 22 100 Remaining battery 22 Database file full 190 Database file error 190 Overheating warning 190 Display Indication Histogram 102 P A S M Exposure mode 59 80 SLT A55 A55V SLT A33 1 125 Shutter speed 75 F3 5 Aperture 72 ISO200 ISO sensitivity 106 0 3 Exposure compensation 101 0 3 Flash compensation 103 Metering mode 105 35mm Focal length 176 Creative Style 110 AWB 1 5500K M1 White balanc...

Page 130: ... the image has a high key or low key portion that portion is flashed on the histogram display Luminance limit warning 2010 1 1 10 37AM Date of recording 3 7 File number total number of images Display Indication ...

Page 131: ...1 t Protect t Cancel All Images or Cancel All Movies Protecting selected images canceling the protection of the selected images 1 MENU button t 1 t Protect t Multiple Img 2 Select the image you want to protect with b B on the control button then press the center of the control button A mark appears on the selected image To cancel a selection press the center again 3 To protect other images repeat ...

Page 132: ... Display the image you want to delete and press the button button 2 Select Delete with v on the control button then press the center of the control button Deleting the selected images 1 MENU button t 1 t Delete t Multiple Img 2 Select the images you want to delete with the control button then press the center of the control button A mark appears on the selected image Total number 3 To delete other...

Page 133: ...5 Select Delete with v then press the center of the control button Deleting all the images in the folder 1 MENU button t 1 t Delete t All in Folder 2 Select Delete with v on the control button then press the center of the control button Deleting all the movies with the same date 1 MENU button t 1 t Delete t All in Date Rng 2 Select Delete with v on the control button then press the center of the c...

Page 134: ...ection to your TV on the other end Some devices may not work properly 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 B on the control button The LCD monitor on the camera does...

Page 135: ...tures and colors On BRAVIA Photo Map SLT A55V only This camera is compatible with the BRAVIA Photo Map standard By connecting the camera to a TV that supports BRAVIA Photo Map using a USB cable you can display the shooting location on the map when the image is recorded with the location information To view 3D images with a 3D compatible TV If you connect the camera to a 3D compatible TV using an H...

Page 136: ...er 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 134 The input is automatically switched and the image shot with the camera appears on the TV screen 2 Press the SYNC MENU button on the TV Remote Control 3 Operate with the buttons on the TV Remote Control Slide Show Plays back images automatical...

Page 137: ...a etc PAL system 1080 50i Australia Austria Belgium China Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Holland Hong Kong Hungary Indonesia Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Rumania Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand Turkey United Kingdom Viet Nam etc PAL M system 1080 50i Brazil PAL N system 1080 50i Argentina Paraguay Uruguay SECAM system 1080 50i...

Page 138: ...on it may take several tens of seconds to several minutes to acquire the location information If the information cannot be acquired previously triangulated location information is used in the present location instead If you are away from the location where you previously turned the camera off the location information may have a considerable margin of error To record the correct information wait un...

Page 139: ...ernet when updating data If the term of validity of assist data has run out the time until you can record location information cannot be shortened It is recommended that you update the assist data regularly The expiration date of the assist data is about 30 days If Date Time Setup is not set or set time is shifted greatly the time for the GPS acquiring location information cannot be shortened The ...

Page 140: ...the power is turned off MENU button t 1 t GPS Settings t GPS Auto Time Cor t On Notes GPS Auto Time Cor is invalid if GPS On Off is set to Off You must set Date Time Setup on the camera before using it There may be discrepancies of a few seconds Depending on the area it may not function correctly Correcting clock time automatically ...

Page 141: ...es L 16M 4912 3264 pixels For prints up to A3 size M 8 4M 3568 2368 pixels For prints up to A4 size S 4 0M 2448 1624 pixels For prints L 2L size Image size Usage guidelines L 14M 4592 3056 pixels For prints up to A3 size M 7 4M 3344 2224 pixels For prints up to A4 size S 3 5M 2288 1520 pixels For prints L 2L size Image size Usage guidelines L 14M 4912 2760 pixels For viewing on a high definition T...

Page 142: ...ie Size t Select the desired size AVCHD mode MP4 mode Setting the size of panoramic images Standard Vertical 3872 2160 Horizontal 8192 1856 Wide Vertical 5536 2160 Horizontal 12416 1856 16 9 Horizontal 1920 1080 Standard Horizontal 4912 1080 Wide Horizontal 7152 1080 Movie Size 1920 1080 17 Mbps Records with the highest image quality for viewing on a high definition TV 1440 1080 12 Mbps Records wi...

Page 143: ...s format to process images on a computer for professional purposes The image size is fixed to the maximum size The image size is not displayed on the screen 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 quality is fixed...

Page 144: ...he Image Data Converter SR software included on the CD ROM supplied in order to open a RAW image recorded on this camera With this software a RAW image can be opened and converted to a common format such as JPEG or TIFF and its white balance color saturation contrast etc can be readjusted The RAW format image cannot be printed using a DPOF print designated printer You cannot set Auto HDR on RAW fo...

Page 145: ...d 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 memory card is fo...

Page 146: ...der is selected and there are two or more folders you can select the recording folder to be used to record images MENU button t 1 t Select REC Folder t Select the desired folder Notes You cannot select the folder when you select the setting Date Form You cannot select the folder for movies Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a memory card including protected images MENU button t 1 ...

Page 147: ...lays the remaining recording time of movies and the number of recordable still images on the memory card MENU button t 1 t Display Card Space Sets whether or not you use the upload function when using an Eye Fi card commercially available This item appears when an Eye Fi card is inserted in the camera MENU button t 2 t Upload Settings t Select the desired setting The status indicators in communica...

Page 148: ...ye Fi manager recorded on the card to your computer before formatting the card Use an Eye Fi card after updating the firmware to the latest version For details refer to the manual that comes with the Eye Fi card The power save function of the camera does not work while it is uploading images If error is displayed remove the memory card and reinsert it or turn off then turn on the power again If ap...

Page 149: ...in Scene Selection or ISO is set to Multi Frame NR noise reduction is not performed even when it is set to On When the exposure mode is set to AUTO AUTO or Scene Selection you cannot turn off noise reduction The camera reduces the noise that becomes more noticeable when the camera sensitivity is high Select Auto to prioritize the image quality Select Weak to prioritize the timing of shooting MENU ...

Page 150: ... the viewfinder Be careful not to reset the setting The AEL hold and AEL toggle settings affect the manual shift page 78 in the manual exposure mode When AEL toggle is selected be sure to press the AEL button again to release the lock If you use a lens equipped with a focus hold button you can change the function of the button to preview a shot MENU button t 1 t Focus Hold Button t D O F Preview Y...

Page 151: ...save mode Power Save Pressing the shutter button halfway down returns the camera to the shooting mode MENU button t 1 t Power Save t Select the desired time Note 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 Remote Cdr You can release the shutter when no lens is attached Select this when you atta...

Page 152: ...such cases adjust the exposure manually by checking it on the recorded image MENU button t 1 t Language t Select the language You can set the camera to start the demonstration playback of a movie if you do not operate the camera for about one minute MENU button t 2 t Demo Mode t On Selecting the language Setting the demonstration playback of a movie ...

Page 153: ... PW20 AC Adaptor sold separately the brightness of the LCD monitor is always set to the brightest setting even if you select Auto Set it to Auto or Manual for interior photography because Sunny Weather is too bright The brightness of the viewfinder is automatically adjusted to the lighting conditions of the subject You can set the brightness of the viewfinder manually MENU button t 1 t Viewfinder ...

Page 154: ... of the LCD monitor and the viewfinder and enable only the FINDER LCD button to switch them MENU button t 1 t FINDER LCD Setting t Manual The grid line is an auxiliary line for shooting composition You can set the grid line to on off or select the type of grid line The available range of movie recording is also displayed MENU button t 2 t Grid Line t Select the desired setting Setting the displaye...

Page 155: ...f your camera Confirm the version when a firmware update is released MENU button t 2 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 PW20 AC Adaptor sold separately ...

Page 156: ...Fill flash differs based on whether the built in flash is open or not Autofocus Mode 88 AF A AF area 89 Wide Face Detection 93 On Smile Shutter 94 Off ISO 106 AUTO Metering Mode 105 Multi segment Flash Compensation 103 0 0 White Balance 112 AWB Auto white balance Color Temp Color Filter 113 5500K Color Filter 0 Custom white balance 114 5500K DRO Auto HDR 107 D Range Optimizer Auto Creative Style 1...

Page 157: ...pace 111 sRGB Long Exposure NR 149 On High ISO NR 149 Auto Items Reset to Eye Start AF 39 Off FINDER LCD Setting 154 Auto AEL button 150 AEL hold Focus Magnifier 150 Off Focus Hold Button 150 Focus Hold Red Eye Reduction 98 Off Release w oLens 151 Disable Grid Line 154 Off Histogram 102 Off Display Rec Data 41 For Live View Auto Review 154 Off Auto Cont Advance 62 Auto Auto Image Extract 62 Auto I...

Page 158: ...Folder Name 145 Standard Form Items Reset to LCD Brightness 153 Auto Viewfinder Bright 153 Auto GPS Settings GPS On Off 138 SLT A55V only On GPS Settings GPS Auto Time Cor 140 SLT A55V only On Power Save 151 1 Min CTRL FOR HDMI 136 On Help Guide Display 151 On Upload Settings 147 On USB Connection 165 Mass Storage Audio signals 151 On Demo Mode 152 Off Items Reset to ...

Page 159: ...Windows Image Mastering API IMAPI Ver 2 0 or later is required to use the function for creating discs 2 Starter Edition is not supported Recommended computer environment Windows OS pre installed Microsoft Windows XP 1 SP3 Windows Vista 2 SP2 Windows 7 PMB CPU Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster For playing editing the High Definition movies Intel Core Duo 1 66 GHz or faster Intel Core 2 Duo 1 66 G...

Page 160: ...e with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant allows advanced transfer high speed transfer as the camera is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time Recommended computer environment Macintosh OS pre installed USB Connection Mac OS X v10 3 10 4 10 5 10 6 I...

Page 161: ...reen appears select Run Install exe and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with the installation 2 Click Install Make sure that both Sony Image Data Suite and PMB are checked and follow the instructions on the screen Connect the camera to the computer during the procedure following the instructions on the screen page 165 When the restarting confirmation message appears re...

Page 162: ...t cut icon on the computer screen to start PMB Launcher Log on as Administrator With Image Data Converter SR you can do the following etc To edit images recorded in RAW format with various corrections such as tone curve and sharpness To adjust images with white balance exposure and creative style etc To save the images displayed and edited on a computer You can either save the image as RAW format ...

Page 163: ...fer to Help Click Start t All Programs t Sony Image Data Suite t Help t Image Data Lightbox SR Image Data Lightbox SR support page English only http www sony co jp ids se With PMB you can do the following etc To set images shot with the camera and display them on the computer To organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them To retouch red eye reduction etc print and s...

Page 164: ...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 To use PMB refer to PMB Help Double click the shortcut of PMB Help on the desktop Or click Start t All Programs t PMB t PMB Help PMB support page English only http www sony co jp pmb se ...

Page 165: ...ges to the computer 1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera or connect the camera to a wall outlet wall socket using the AC PW20 AC Adaptor sold separately 2 Turn on the computer then press the Playback button 3 Check that USB Connection in 2 is set to Mass Storage 4 Connect the camera to your computer When a USB connection is established for the first time your computer autom...

Page 166: ...d or cannot be played Do not delete or copy AVCHD format movies on the memory card from the computer Sony is not held liable for consequences resulting from such operations via the computer Folder The type of file File name DCIM folder JPEG file DSC0ssss JPG JPEG file Adobe RGB _DSCssss JPG RAW file DSC0ssss ARW RAW file Adobe RGB _DSCssss ARW MP_ROOT folder MP4 file 1440 1080 MAH0ssss MP4 MP4 fil...

Page 167: ...e memory card or the drive icon to the Trash icon beforehand when you use a Macintosh computer and the camera is disconnected from the computer 3 Double click the hard disk icon t the desired image file in the folder containing the copied files The image is displayed Deleting the USB connection 1 Double click the disconnect icon on the tasktray Disconnect icon 2 Click USB Mass Storage Device t Sto...

Page 168: ...firmware is the latest For details refer to the following URL http sony storagesupport com Selecting the method for creating a disc Player Method Disc type Blu ray disc playback devices Blu ray disc player PlayStation 3 etc Create a Blu ray disc of movies and photos imported to a computer using PMB AVCHD format playback devices Sony Blu ray disc player PlayStation 3 etc Create an AVCHD format disc...

Page 169: ...ition image quality HD movie can be recorded on DVD media such as DVD R discs and a high definition image quality HD disc is created You can play a high definition image quality HD disc on AVCHD format 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 STD movie converted from high definition im...

Page 170: ...yer for AVCHD Note Movies may not be played smoothly depending on the computer environment Creating a Blu ray disc You can create a Blu ray disc with AVCHD movies previously imported to a computer Your computer must support the creation of Blu ray discs BD R non rewritable and BD RE rewritable media can be used to create Blu ray discs You cannot add contents to either type of disc once it has been...

Page 171: ...ger time to create a disc because AVCHD format movies are converted to standard definition image quality STD movies An Internet connection environment is required when creating a DVD Video STD disc for the first time Creating a standard definition image quality STD disc 1 Select the AVCHD format movies you want to write on PMB 2 Click Create Discs to select Create DVD Video Format Discs STD The sc...

Page 172: ...hat 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 Multiple Img 2 Select the image with b B on the control button 3 Select the number of sheets with the center of the control button To unspecify DPOF set the number to 0 4 Press th...

Page 173: ...n 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 174: ...nti Dust System Charge protection coating on Low Pass Filter and image sensor shift mechanism Auto focus system System TTL phase detection system 15 points 3 points cross type Sensitivity Range 1 to 18 EV at ISO 100 equivalent AF illuminator Approx 1 to 5 m 3 3 to 16 4 feet Live View Type Main sensor Live View Translucent mirror mechanism Image format Exmor CMOS sensor Frame coverage 100 Electroni...

Page 175: ...h sync speed 1 160 second Built In Flash Flash G No GN 10 in meters at ISO 100 Recycling time Approx 4 seconds Flash coverage Covering 18 mm lens focal length that the lens indicates Flash compensation 2 0 EV 1 3 EV step Recording format File format JPEG DCF Ver 2 0 Exif Ver 2 3 MPF Baseline compliant DPOF compatible Movie AVCHD format AVCHD Ver 1 0 compliant Video MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Audio Dolby Dig...

Page 176: ...dimensions Approx 63 95 32 mm 2 1 2 3 3 4 1 5 16 inches W H D Mass Approx 85 g 3 oz Rechargeable battery pack NP FW50 Used battery Lithium ion battery Maximum voltage DC 8 4 V Nominal voltage DC 7 2 V Maximum charge voltage DC 8 4 V Maximum charge current 1 02 A Capacity Typical 7 7 Wh 1 080 mAh Minimum 7 3 Wh 1 020 mAh Maximum dimensions Approx 31 8 18 5 45 mm 1 5 16 3 4 1 13 16 inches W H D Mass...

Page 177: ... trademarks of Sony Corporation InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation PhotoTV HD is a trademark of Sony Corporation AVCHD and AVCHD logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation Blu ray Disc and the logo are trademarks Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Microsoft Windows DirectX and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or t...

Page 178: ...d Association PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc Adobe is a registered trademark or 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 However the or marks are not used in...

Page 179: ...d but the power runs out too quickly This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location page 192 The battery pack is discharged Install a charged battery pack page 18 The battery pack is dead page 23 Replace it with a new one Cannot turn on the camera Install the battery pack correctly page 20 The battery pack is discharged Install a charged battery pack page 18 Th...

Page 180: ...is something wrong with the battery pack Slow flashing indicates that charging is suspended because the ambient temperature is outside the suitable range for charging the battery pack Charging will resume and the CHARGE lamp will be lit when the ambient temperature returns to within the suitable temperature Charge the battery pack under the suitable temperatures between 10 C and 30 C 50 F and 86 F...

Page 181: ...me The noise reduction function is turned on page 149 This is not a malfunction You are shooting in RAW mode page 143 Since the RAW data file is large the RAW mode shooting may take time The Auto HDR is processing an image page 107 The same image is shot several times The drive mode is set to Continuous adv or Bracket Cont Set it to Single shot Adv page 116 The exposure mode is set to Continuous A...

Page 182: ... correct date and time page 28 The area selected with Area Setting is different from the actual area Set up Area Setting again page 28 The aperture value and or shutter speed flashes when you press the shutter button halfway down Since the subject is too bright or too dark it is beyond the available range of the camera Adjust the setting again The image is whitish Flare Blurring of light appears o...

Page 183: ...for the metering range of the camera Your camera cannot play back images The folder file name has been changed on your computer page 165 When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model other than that of your camera playback on your camera is not guaranteed Use PMB to play images stored on a PC with this camera The camera is in USB mode Delete ...

Page 184: ...en during shooting page 138 It takes time to triangulate although GPS assist data has been taken in Date Time Setup is not set or set time is shifted greatly Set the date and time correctly page 28 The term of validity of assist data has expired Update the GPS assist data page 139 As the positions of GPS satellites vary constantly it may take longer to determine the location or the receiver may no...

Page 185: ...thout passing through a USB hub or other device page 165 You cannot copy images Make the USB connection by properly connecting the camera with your computer page 165 Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS page 165 When you shoot images with a memory card formatted by a computer you may not be able to copy the images to a computer Shoot using a memory card formatted by your camera page 14...

Page 186: ...and bottom edges of the image may be cut off Especially when you print an image shot with the aspect ratio set to 16 9 the lateral end of the image may be cut off When printing images using your own printer cancel the trimming or borderless settings Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not When having images printed at a digital print shop ask the ...

Page 187: ...es two at a time This is because the compression rate and the image size after compression change depending on the image when you shoot a JPEG image page 143 The setting is reset without the resetting operation The battery pack was removed when the power switch was set to ON When removing the battery pack make sure the camera is turned off and the access lamp is not lit pages 15 20 The camera does...

Page 188: ...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 Sony service facility E is indicated on the screen Remove the memory card and insert it again If this procedure does not turn off the indication format the memory card ...

Page 189: ...ased It may take a some time to complete the format If the message still appears change the memory card Memory Card Error An incompatible memory card is inserted or the format has failed Reinsert memory card The inserted memory card cannot be used in your camera The memory card is damaged The terminal section of the memory card is dirty Memory card locked You are using a memory card with a write p...

Page 190: ...he camera and wait until the camera is ready to shoot again Because you have been recording for a long time the temperature inside the camera has increased to an unacceptable level Stop recording Recording is unavailable in this movie format Set Movie File Format to MP4 The number of images exceeds that for which date management in a database file by the camera is possible Unable to register to th...

Page 191: ...en instructions to recover data Unable to magnify Unable to rotate image Images recorded with other cameras may not be enlarged or rotated No images changed You attempted to specified 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 ...

Page 192: ... 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 or outside the camera This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the...

Page 193: ... time it is recommended to format the card using the camera for stable performance of the memory card before shooting Note that formatting permanently erases all data on the memory card and is unrecoverable Save precious data on a computer etc If you repeatedly record delete images fragmentation of data may occur on the memory card Movies may not be able to be saved or recorded In such a case save...

Page 194: ...irt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to the flash surface resulting in insufficient light emission Keep the camera supplied accessories etc out of the reach of children A memory card etc may be swallowed If such a problem occurs consult a doctor immediately ...

Page 195: ...ot on a digital video camera recorder to be recorded on 8 cm DVD discs hard disk drive flash memory memory card etc Recording and playback on your camera Based on the AVCHD format your camera records with the high definition image quality HD mentioned below Video signal 3 1080 60i compatible device MPEG 4 AVC H 264 1920 1080 60i 1080 50i compatible device MPEG 4 AVC H 264 1920 1080 50i Audio signa...

Page 196: ...nts You may not be able to record location information at locations or in situations where radio signals from the GPS satellites do not reach the camera as follows In tunnels indoors or under the shade of buildings Between tall buildings or at narrow streets surrounded by buildings In underground locations locations surrounded by dense trees under an elevated bridge or in locations where magnetic ...

Page 197: ...e between when the location information is acquired and when the location information is recorded on an image therefore the actual recording location may not match exactly the location on the map based on the GPS information On the restriction of use of GPS on an airplane During take off and landing of an airplane turn off the camera as you will be instructed to do by the on board announcement On ...

Page 198: ...mages may be blurred Under lights that flicker such as fluorescent light images may not be recorded properly When the whole angle of 3D panoramic shooting and the angle in which you fixed the focus and exposure with AE AF lock are extremely different in brightness color and focus the shooting will not be successful If this happens change the lock angle and shoot again The available shooting direct...

Page 199: ...AVCHD 195 B Battery pack 18 20 Bracket 118 BRAVIA Sync 136 BULB shooting 79 C Center weighted 105 Charging battery pack 18 Cleaning mode 36 Color filter 113 Color Space 111 Color temperature 113 Compression ratio 143 Connection plate cover 17 Continuous Advance Priority AE 69 Continuous AF 88 Continuous bracket 118 Continuous shooting 116 Contrast 110 Control button 46 Creative Style 110 CTRL FOR ...

Page 200: ... mode 96 Flash Off 59 96 Fn button 46 Focal length 176 Focus 85 Focus indicator 86 Focus Magnifier 91 Focus mode 88 Focus lock 87 Folder Name 145 Format 146 G GPS assist data 139 GPS Auto Time Cor 140 GPS On Off 138 H Hand held Twilight 63 Help Guide disp 151 High ISO NR 149 High speed sync 97 Histogram 102 I Image Index 125 Image quality 143 Image size 141 ISO sensitivity 106 J JPEG 143 L Landsca...

Page 201: ...trait 63 Power Save 151 Preset white balance 112 Pressing halfway down 60 Preview 74 Print 172 Program auto 71 Protect 131 Q Quality 143 R RAW 143 Rear sync 96 Recording movies 81 Recover Image DB 147 Red eye reduc 98 Reducing camera shake 56 Remote Commander 17 120 Reset 156 Rotate 123 S Saturation 110 Scene Selection 63 Select Folder 121 Select REC Folder 146 Self timer 117 Set the clock 28 Shar...

Page 202: ...t 63 Sweep Panorama 66 142 Sweep Shooting 66 U USB connection 165 V Version 155 Viewfinder 39 154 Viewing image 121 Viewing images on a TV screen 134 W White balance 112 White balance bracket 119 Wireless flash 99 Wireless Remote Commander 120 ...

Page 203: ...ROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA L L C SEE HTTP WWW MPEGLA COM On GNU GPL LGPL applied software The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License hereinafter referred to as GPL or GNU Lesser General Public License hereinafter referred to as LGPL are included...

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