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DSLR-A300/A350

1. A N I Accessory shoe 71 Viewfinder 67 Eyepiece sensors 67 POWER switch 25 MENU button 40 DISP Display button LCD brightness button 39 101 10 Delete button 110 gt Playback button 101 LCD monitor 38 39 69 71 10 You can adjust the angle of the LCD monitor to meet various shooting situations Diopter adjustment dial 68 For shooting Exposure button 85 For viewing Q Zoom out button 102 E 3 Index button 104 amp ay Drive button 97 LIVE VIEW OVF switch 67 TT ISO button 90 Image sensor position mark 73 For shooting AEL AE lock button 64 83 For viewing Q Zoom in button 102 uonesado 1no E 35 36 17 18 19 20 2 22 Smart teleconverter button 77 For shooting Fn Function button 40 For viewing t3 Image rotation button 102 Access lamp 22 Controller Enter Spot AF button 75 Controller A W lt gt qj Super SteadyShot switch 46 VIDEO OUT USB terminal 112 128 Memory card cover ay N Memory card insertion slot 21
2. BL Rs oo AOD m 03 C 35am Dei mox mE M 2008 1 1 10 37PM 5 7 7 ET g With recordin Histogram display With recording Without recording data data data Note The DISP button switches the recording data display on and off in other playback modes such as on an enlarged screen To select the orientation when playing back an image recorded in the portrait position MENU button gt 2 PlaybackDisplay Select the desired setting Hurmaa eu Duis 101 102 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 Display the image you want to rotate then press the 5 button L 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 image is played back in the rotated position even if you turn off the power To return to the normal playback screen Press the gt button Note When you copy rotated images to a computer Picture Motion Browser contained on the CD ROM supplied can display the rotated images correctly However the images may not 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 1 Disp
3. 57 Program Shift 58 Juarez e 109 R RAW cnet 115 139 Rear sync 81 Rec mode 124 Red eye reduc 80 Reducing camera shake 44 rer eer 124 Reset default 125 102 Self timer iriiri g 98 Set the clock 25 Sharpness s Shooting eros Shoulder strap 27 Shutter 56 61 Shutter speed priority 61 Single bracket 98 Single shot AF 74 Slide show 105 Slow sync eese 81 Smart teleconverter TI 147 Sports 53 V Video output Viewfinder Viewing image 101 112 White White balance bracket Wireless 167
4. 1 Press the lens release button all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops When changing the lens quickly change the lens away from dusty locations so as to keep dust from getting inside the camera 2 Replace the cap on the lens and attach the body cap to the camera Before you attach the cap remove dust from the cap Note on changing the lens When changing the lens if dust or debris gets inside the camera and lands on the surface of the image sensor the part that acts as the film it may appear on the image depending on the shooting environment The camera is equipped with an anti dust function to prevent 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 amp Setup menu page 32 Inserting a memory card You can use a CompactFlash card CF card Microdrive or Memory Stick Duo as a memory card 1 Open the memory card cover M oc 2 Insert a memory card not supplied from the terminal side the terminal side has a number of small holes with its label side facing toward the LCD monitor For a Memory Stick Duo not supplied insert it in a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor for CompactFlash slot not supplied then insert the adaptor in the camera Face side with a la
5. 93 Image processing emt iere ier 95 Correcting the brightness of the image D Range QP ZEN MP 95 Selecting your desired image processing Creative Style Gi Selecting the drive mode Shooting single shot Shooting continuously Using the self timer Shooting images with the exposure shifted Exposure bracket eom ette or 98 Shooting with white balance shifted WB bracket Playing back images Usingthe viewing function Checking the information of recorded images Protecting images Protect Deleting images Delete Viewing images on a TV screen Changing your Setting image size and image quality 114 setup Setting the method for recording on a memory card 116 Changing the noise reduction setting 118 Changing the conditions under which the shutter can be released Changing the functions of the button and dial Changing other settings Setting the LCD monitor Resetting to the default 11 12 Viewing images on a computer 127 135 Copying images to your computer Viewing images on your computer Using the software Printing images Specifying DPOF 14 Printing images by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer 143 Others Specifications ia oce nce E ETTAN 147 Troubleshooting so Warning messages 2516 PRECAUT
6. Automatic AF When you press and hold the shutter button if the subject is motionless the focus is locked and if the subject is in motion the camera continues to focus Continuous AF The camera continues to focus while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down The audio signals will not sound when the subject is in focus Shooting techniques Use ES Single shot AF when the subject is motionless Use Continuous AF when the subject is in motion Select the desired AF to suit the shooting conditions or your preference The green frames are indicated at an area where the focus has been confirmed The area used for focusing is illuminated briefly in viewfinder mode FINE Lr 100 Area Fn button AF area Select the desired setting T 7 Wide L The camera determines which of the nine AF areas is used in focusing within the AF area If you press and hold the center of the controller you can adjust the focus using the spot AF area The camera uses the spot AF area exclusively Choose the area for which you want to activate the focus from among nine areas with the controller during the shooting To select the spot AF area press the center of the controller Notes The AF area may not be illuminated during continuous shooting or when the shutter button is pressed all the way down without pause The green frames
7. Cs Image size 114 2008 1 1 Date of recording Et Em rs i L Em ES ratio 115 10 37AM Batter 3 7 File number total number warning 17 h of images 2 Display Indication m Histogram 108 Q9 PASM Mode dial 48 ogg EV 1 125 Shutter speed 61 F3 5 Aperture 59 150100 ISO sensitivity 90 0 3 EV scale 63 99 0 3 Flash compensation 88 Metering mode 89 Hurmaa eu Guisp E 107 How to check the histogram When the image has a high key or low Flashing key portion that portion is flashed on the histogram display Luminance limit warning R Red Luminance stat 5500 1 2008 1 1 10 37P G Green B Blue 108 Protecting images Protect You can protect images against accidental erasure 1 MENU button gt 1 Protect Marked images 2 Select the image you want to o protect with lt gt on the controller then press the center of the controller A Om 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 A on the controller then press the center of the controller MENU button gt 1 Protect AII images or Cancel all OK Hurmaa eu Guisp E 109 Deleting images Delete Once you have deleted an im
8. Date Time setup 121 Audio signals 121 Pixel mapping 154 3 Cleaning mode 32 Reset default 125 uonesado 1no E 43 Shooting an image without camera shake Camera shake refers to an unwanted movement of the camera that occurs after the shutter button has been pressed resulting in a blurred image To reduce camera shake follow the instructions below La wu WU Low position High position a When using the viewfinder A Stabilize your upper body and take a position that keeps the camera from moving 44 One hand holds the grip of the camera and the other hand supports the lens Point Take a secure stance with your feet shoulder width apart Point Lightly tuck your elbows against your body When shooting in a kneeling position steady your upper body by placing your elbow on your knee Point When shooting with the LCD monitor adjust the angle of the LCD monitor to suit your shooting situation Camera shake warning indicator Due to potential camera shake the Wy Camera shake warning indicator flashes In this case use the Super SteadyShot function a tripod or the flash a Camera shake warning indicator Note The V Camera shake warning indicator is displayed only in the modes that the shutter speed is automatically set This indicator is not displayed in M S Pg modes safew
9. Video cable yx DD To the VIDEO OUT terminal 2 Turn on the TV and switch the input See also the operating instructions supplied with the TV 3 Turn on the camera and press the 5 button Images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen Select the desired image with lt gt on the controller The LCD monitor on the rear of the camera does not turned on Controller gt button To use your camera abroad It may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of your TV system MENU button amp 1 Video output Select the desired setting NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode e g for the USA Japan PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL mode e g for Europe 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 camera Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used NTSC system Bahama Islands Bolivia Canada Central America Chile Colombia Ecuador Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Peru Surinam Taiwan the Philippines the U S A Venezuela etc PAL system Australia Austria Belgium China Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Holland Hong Kong Hungary Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Norway
10. 97 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 1 button Self timer gt Select the desired seconds The number after is the number of seconds that is currently selected 2 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject When the self timer is activated audio signals and the self timer lamp indicate the condition The self timer lamp flashes quickly and the audio signal sounds quickly right before the shooting To cancel the self timer To cancel the activated self timer press the button Note When you shoot images using the viewfinder use the eyepiece cover page 27 98 Base exposure direction direction Bracket shooting allows you to shoot several images each with different degrees of exposure This camera is equipped with an auto bracket function Specify the value of deviation steps from the base exposure and the camera shoots while automatically shifting the exposure You can choose an image that has the brightness you like after shooting is finished 1 button Desired bracket Desired bracket step 2 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject The base exposure is set at the first shot in the bracket Bracket Shoots three images with the exposure shifted by a selected Cont step Press and hold the shutter button until the
11. Memory card eject lever 22 Hooks for shoulder strap 27 REMOTE terminal When connecting the RM S1AM RM L1AM Remote Commander not supplied to the camera insert the plug of the Remote Commander in the REMOTE terminal aligning the guide of the plug on the guide of the REMOTE terminal 7 DC IN terminal When connecting the AC VQ900AM AC Adaptor Charger not supplied to the camera turn the camera off then plug the connector of the AC Adaptor Charger to the DC IN terminal on the camera le ie e el Ko Battery cover 17 Tripod receptacle Use atripod 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 uonesado 1no E 37 38 The indicators on the monitor are displayed as follows in Live view mode For the indicators in viewfinder mode see page 71 2 BH 1 125 790 FINE Cr 100 n Vivia t 2 m P4 f 2 0 ap F3 5 21 1 2 Display Indication Display Indication 90 Battery remaining 17 Dy O10 92 Drive mode 97 JE Smart teleconverter 77 O 3ev RAW
12. Poland Portugal Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand United Kingdom etc PAL M system Brazil PAL N system Argentina Paraguay Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria France Guiana Iran Iraq Monaco Russia Ukraine etc Hurmaa eu Duis E 113 Setting image size and image quality Image size MENU button f 1 Image size Select the desired size Aspect ratio 3 2 DSLR A350 L 14M 4592 x 3056 pixels M 7 7M 3408 x 2272 pixels 3 5M 2288 x 1520 pixels DSLR A300 L 10M 3872 x 2592 pixels M 5 6M 2896 x 1936 pixels 2 5M 1920 x 1280 pixels Aspect ratio 16 9 DSLR A350 L 12M 4592 x 2576 pixels M 6 5M 3408 x 1920 pixels 2 9M 2288 x 1280 pixels DSLR A300 L 8 4M 3872 x 2176 pixels M 4 7M 2896 x 1632 pixels 2 1M 1920 x 1088 pixels Note When you select a RAW file with Quality the image size of the RAW file corresponds to L This size is not displayed on the LCD monitor 114 MENU button 1 Aspect ratio Select the desired ratio 3 2 A normal ratio 16 9 An HDTV ratio MENU button a 1 Quality Select the desired setting RAW RAW File format RAW raw data This format does not perform any digital processing on the images Select this format to process images on a computer for professional purposes T
13. The aperture value and or shutter speed flash 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 on the image Ghosting The picture was taken under a strong light source and excessive light has entered the lens Attach a lens hood The corners of the picture are too dark If any filter or hood is used take it off and try shooting again Depending on the thickness of the filter and improper attachment 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 80 Get close to the subject and shoot the subject within the flash range using the flash page 80 Dots appear and remain on the LCD monitor This is not a malfunction These dots are not recorded page 8 You may reduce the effect of these issues using the Pixel mapping function Set the LIVE VIEW OVF switch to LIVE VIEW Attach the lens cap MENU button amp 3 Pixel mapping OK The image is blurred The picture was taken in a dark location without the flash resulting in camera shake The use of the Super SteadyShot funct
14. gt q itin 4 Q Characteristics White Bluish Green tinged Reddish of light White balance is a feature that adjusts the color tone to approximate what you see Use this feature when the color tone of the image did not come out as you expected or when you want to change the color tone on purpose for photographic expression Note 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 uongunj Buroous Fn button White balance Select the desired setting When AWB is not selected you can finely adjust the color tone with lt gt on the controller Adjusting it toward turns the image reddish and adjusting it toward turns the image bluish 91 92 AWB Auto WB The camera automatically detects a light source and adjusts the color tones 3 Daylight If you select an option to suit a specific light source the color fx Shade tones are adjusted for the light source preset white balance Cloudy Tungsten 3x Fluorescent 4s Flash Shooting techniques Use the white balance bracket function if you cannot get the desired color in the selected option page 100 When you select 5500K ColorTemperature or 00 Color filter you can adjust the value to the desi
15. 45 This Super SteadyShot function can reduce the effect of camera shake by the equivalent of approximately 2 5 to 3 5 increments of shutter speed Set the W switch to ON The wil Super SteadyShot scale indicator appears Wait until the scale becomes low then start shooting FINE Lr 100 1 30 5 2 1 02 T Super SteadyShot scale indicator Note The Super SteadyShot function may not work optimally when the power has just been turned on or when the shutter button has been pressed all the way down without stopping halfway Wait for the mil Super SteadyShot scale indicator scale to go down and then press the shutter button down slowly 46 In the following cases we recommend that you mount the camera 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 Shooting a moving subject Note When using a tripod deactivate the Super SteadyShot function 41 ww Shooting with the automatic setting The AUTO mode allows you to easily shoot any subject under any conditions Select when shooting in a location where the use of a flash is restricted A f 2 or KT 1 Set the mode dial to or Flash Off 2 Hold the camera an
16. Autofocus mode AF area White balance D RangeOptimizer 4S Select Enter From the menu list use the controller to move the cursor to the setting of your choice and execute the selection 42 Press A W lt gt on the controller to move the cursor Press the center button to execute the selection In this instruction manual the process of selecting a function with the controller from the menu list is described as follows Example Fn button White balance Select the desired setting When you start the operation an operation guide of controller functions will be displayed at the bottom of the screen Please refer to the guide when operating the camera The step by step description of the above example is as follows 1 Press the Fn button 40 2 Following the operation guide select White balance with A V lt gt on the controller then press Husos m d AF aea the center to execute em Flash mode Metering mode S Select Enter Operation guide 3 Following the operation guide IK select and execute the desired function For example to change 5500K the current setting select 5500K with A SSelect 6 Exit adjust the value of ColorTemperature with lt gt then press the center amp to execute uonesado 1no E The operation guide list The operati
17. E 115 Setting the method for recording memory card MENU button gt a 2 File number Select the desired setting Series The camera does not reset 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 folder format is changed When all the images in the folder are deleted When the memory card is replaced When the memory card is formatted The recorded images are stored in the automatically created folder in the DCIM folder on the memory card MENU button a 2 Folder name Select the desired setting Standard form The folder name format is as follows folder number MSDCF Example 100MSDCF Date form The folder name format is as follows folder number Y the last digit MM DD Example 10080405 116 You can create a folder in memory card for recording images A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher than the largest number currently used and the folder becomes the current recording folder MENU button 4 2 New folder When a standard form folder is selected and there are two or more folders you can select the recording folder to be used to record images MENU button 5 a 2 Select folder gt Select the desired folder Note You cannot
18. Image quality 115 Gs O 3ev RAW J Lo FINE m Histogram PASM 2 Mode dial 48 Crt Cs Image size 114 Aspect Sag Ei Em E ratio 115 b Ne 100 Remaining number of 55 Flash mode 81 recordable images 29 ps White balance Auto Bs wu ue Preset Color Red eye reduction 80 7500 temperature Color filter 1 Flash compensation 88 G9 Custom 91 Dii D Range Optimizer 95 3 Wat Gant Creative Style 95 Display Indication eat my Focus 1 125 Shutter speed 61 F3 5 Aperture 59 EV scale 63 99 x AE lock 83 4 Display Indication 7 Camera shake warning Display Indication 45 Focus mode 74 al Super SteadyShot scale 46 AF area 75 Metering 89 ISO sensitivity 90 To switch the recording information display Each time you press the DISP button the screen changes as follows D 1 DISP button Indicators on Histogram on Indicators off m 90 FINE LC 100 2 Histogram page 107 uonesado 1no E Selecting function setting You can select a function for shooting or playback from the menu list To display the menu list press the Fn Function button Gy Drive button or MENU button Example When the Fn button is pressed Flash mode Metering mode
19. RAW data files You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible with the camera Check Recommended computer environment pages 127 135 155 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 16 or use the AC Adaptor charger not supplied Use the USB cable supplied page 128 Disconnect the USB cable and connect it again firmly Set USB connection to Mass Storage page 128 Disconnect all equipment other than the camera the keyboard and the mouse from the USB jacks of your computer Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other device page 127 You cannot copy images Make the USB connection by properly connecting the camera with your computer page 128 Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS page 129 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 117 The image cannot be played back on a computer f you are using Picture Motion Browser refer to the Picture Motion Browser Guide Consult the computer or software manufacturer After making a USB connection Picture Motion Browser does not start automatically Make the USB connection after the computer is turn
20. a dry 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 eiawed Hunedald B 31 32 If dust or debris enters the camera and lands on the image sensor the part that acts as the film it may appear on the photo image depending on the shooting environment If there is dust on the image sensor use a commercially available blower and clean the image sensor following the steps below You can easily clean the image sensor using only the blower and the anti dust function Notes Cleaning can be performed only when the battery level is ZZ 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 Adaptor Charger not supplied is recommended Do not use a spray blower because it may scatter vapor inside the camera body 1 Confirm that the battery is fully charged page 17 2 Press the MENU button then select X with lt gt on the ller controller eg MENU button 3 3 Select Cleaning mode with A V on the controller then press the EN f center of the controller gt al The message After cle
21. can use rear sync to shoot a natural image of the trailing of a moving subject such as a moving bicycle or a walking person With an external wireless flash not supplied you can shoot with the flash without a cord when the external flash is not attached to the camera By changing the position of the flash you can shoot an image with a three dimensional feel by highlighting the contrast of light and shadow on the subject For the actual steps of shooting refer to the operating instructions of the flash uongunj Buroous eu E Fn button Flash mode 4 Wireless To do a pre flash test pull up the flash and press the AEL button on the camera 81 Notes Turn off the wireless flash mode after wireless flash shooting If the built in flash is used while the wireless flash mode is still active inaccurate flash exposures will result Change the channel of the external flash when another photographer is using a wireless flash nearby and his her built in flash light triggers firing of your flash To change the channel of the external flash refer to the operating instructions supplied with it The AEL button setting When using the wireless flash it is recommended that you set AEL button page 120 to AEL hold in the 3X Custom menu 82 Adjusting the brightness of the image Exposure Flash compensation Metering Shooting with fixed brightness AE Lock When shooting into the sun or by a window the
22. exposure may not be appropriate for the subject because of the big difference in lighting between the subject and the background In such cases use the light meter where the subject is bright enough and lock the exposure before shooting To reduce the brightness of the subject point the camera forwards a spot that is brighter than the subject and use the light meter to lock the exposure of the entire image 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 The spot where you lock the exposure 1 Fn button Metering mode gt Spot 2 Adjust the focus on the portion you want to lock the exposure The exposure is set when the focus is achieved uongunj Buroous I 83 84 3 Press the AEL button to lock the exposure AE lock mark appears AEL button eu 1 500 ae 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 To check the exposure of the image Hold down the AEL button and place the Spot metering circle spot metering circle on the spot where the lighting is contrasted from the sub
23. files are copied to the hard disk 130 Viewing images on your computer This section describes the procedure for viewing copied images in the My Documents For Windows Vista Documents folder 1 Click Start My Documents For Windows Vista Documents f you are using Windows 2000 double click My Documents on the desktop Documents 2 Double click the desired image file The image is displayed Double click the hard disk icon the desired image file to open the image file 1ajnduio3 e uo BuiwalA E 131 132 Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when Disconnecting the USB cable Removing the memory card Turning off the camera W For Windows Double click amp on the tasktray then click e USB Mass Storage Device Stop Confirm the device on the confirmation window then click OK OK unnecessary for Windows XP Vista The device is disconnected E For Macintosh Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the memory card to the Trash icon The camera is disconnected from the computer The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders on the memory card Example viewing folders on Windows Folders containing image data recorded using this camera The first three digits show the folder number QYou can create a folder by date form page 116 You cannot record play bac
24. recorded in Live view mode and an image recorded in viewfinder mode such as exposure white balance or D range optimizer depending on the method used of metering or the exposure mode In Live view mode the recorded image may be different from the image you monitored with the LCD monitor The difference becomes larger in the following or other cases When firing the flash When shooting a low intensity subject such as night scenery When the difference of the intensity of subject is too large When attaching a Circular PL Filter No compensation for contents of the recording The contents of the recording 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 and lens The LCD monitor is manufactured using extremely high precision technology so over 99 99 of the pixels are operational for effective use However there may be some tiny black points and or bright points white red blue or green in color that constantly appear on the LCD monitor These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the images in any way To deal with such issues that may appear in Live view mode you may reduce the effect by using the Pixel mapping function page 154 Black white re
25. recorded on safjeui 143 1 Connect the camera to the printer To the USB terminal E D To the USB terminal 2 Turn on your camera and the printer The screen used for selecting images you want to print appears 1 Select the image to print with lt gt on the controller then press the center of the controller To cancel press the center again 2 Repeat step 1 if you want to print other images 3 Press the MENU button and set up each item For details on setting items see PictBridge menu 4 Select Print OK in the menu then press the center of the controller The image is printed After the screen indicating that the print is completed appears press the center of the controller 144 To cancel the print During printing pressing the center of the controller cancels the print Remove the USB cable or turn off the camera When you want to print again follow the procedure Stages 1 to 3 above Page 1 Print Prints the selected images For details see Stage 3 Printing Set print q ty You can specify the number of prints up to 20 The same number of prints is specified on all the selected images Paper size Auto Printer setup 9x13cm 3 5 x5 89x127 mm Hagaki 100x147 mm 10x15cm 10x15 cm 4 x6 101 6x152 4 mm A6 4 1 x5 8 105x148 5 mm 13x18em 5 x7 127x178 mm Letter 216x279 4
26. side Rear side Sides Bottom LCD monitor Selecting a function setting 40 The functions selected by the Fn Function button 42 The functions selected by the Gi Drive button Functions selected by the MENU button Shooting images Shooting an image without camera shake Correct posture Using the Super SteadyShot function Using a tripod amp Shooting with the automatic setting Shooting with a suitable setting for the subject Scene Selection i aee RID HIE Taking portrait photos Taking landscape photos Taking small subject photos Taking moving subject photos Taking sunset photos Taking night view photos Ho NOR 10 Shooting an image the way you want it Exposure mode 56 P Shooting with program auto 57 A Shooting by controlling the blur of the background Aperture priority creme 59 S Shooting a moving subject with various expressions Shutter speed priority sess 61 M Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually Manual exposure Lucerne rentrer rennes 63 M Shooting trails with long exposure BULB 65 Shooting with the viewfinder OVF Switching to the viewfinder Adjusting the focus of the finder diopter adjustment 68 LCD monitor Recording information display 69 Vaewfind a
27. then rotate the dial When attaching the FDA MIAM Magnifier not supplied or the FDA A1AM Angle Finder not supplied to the camera remove the eyecup as illustrated and attach them 1 1 125 F5 6 20 Y y 21110n1 24 LY 2 150 AUTO 7 AUTO O 21 3 stat 7500 09 4 90 FNE 100 The illustration above is for the detailed display The enlarged display is displayed as the default setting 1 3 Display Indication Display Indication PASM Mode dial 48 a Drive mode 97 Bee Cm G amp 1 125 Shutter speed 61 mm Focus mode 74 F5 6 Aperture 59 m 2 0 Exposure 63 AE lock 83 AF area 75 2 Metering 89 cst Creative Style 95 Display Indication want iby hy Flash mode 81 Red eye Cunt aba dto reduction 80 EWY as pss White balance Auto Preset Color Exposure compensation W temperature Color filter 85 7500K 69 Custom 91 UA Flash compensation 88 pH D Range Optimizer 95 eden EV scale 63 99 ISO AUTO ISO sensitivity 90 I 4 Display Indication Display Indication Crt Cs Image size 114
28. using Image Data Converter SR Ver 2 Image Data Lightbox SR OS pre installed Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 Windows XP SP2 Windows Vista 64 bit editions and Starter Edition are not supported CPU Memory MMX Pentium III 1 GHz or faster is recommended RAM 512 MB or more RAM 1 GB or more is recommended Virtual memory 700 MB or more Display 1024 x 768 dots or more High Color 16 bit color or more B Macintosh Recommended environment for using Image Data Converter SR Ver 2 Image Data Lightbox SR OS pre installed Mac OS X v10 4 CPU Power Mac 4 5 series 1 0 GHz or faster is recommended Intel Core Solo Core Duo Core 2 Duo or faster Memory 512 MB or more 1 GB or more is recommended 1ajnduio3 e uo N 135 Display 1024 x 768 dots or more 32 000 colors or more You can install the software supplied using the following procedure Windows Log on as Administrator 1 Turn on your computer and insert m the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive The installation menu screen appears If it does not appear double click My Computer if SONYPICTUTIL Install exe Under Windows Vista the AutoPlay screen may appear Select Run Install exe and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with the installation 2 Click Install Follow the instructions on the screen 136 3 Remove
29. 00 mm or longer When an external flash is attached the AF illuminator of the external flash is used To deactivate the AF illuminator MENU button 2 AF illuminator 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 1 Red eye reduc On Note The red eye reduction is available only when the built in flash is used Fn button Flash mode Select the desired setting Flash Off Does not fire even if the built in flash pops up This is not selectable when the mode dial is set to P A S or M at Autoflash Fires if it is dark or against light This is not selectable when the mode dial is set to P A S or M Fill flash Fires whenever the built in flash pops up 4 Slow sync Fires whenever the built in flash pops up Slow sync shooting allows you to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the background by slowing the shutter speed a Rear sync Fires right before the exposure is completed whenever the built in flash pops up amp Wireless Fires an external flash not supplied that is off the camera and away from it Wireless flash shooting Shooting techniques When shooting indoors or using nightscape you can use slow sync to shoot a bright image of people and the background You
30. Aspect 90 Battery remaining 17 Et Fai ES ratio 115 7 100 Remaining number of J Image quality 115 recordable images 29 FINE STD Switching the recording information display Press the DISP button to switch between the enlarged display and the detailed display When you rotate the camera to a vertical position the display automatically rotates to adjust to the camera position Enlarged display Detailed display 1 125 F5 6 UT ako 20 alto gt O 2 m 5 EA 1 125 F5 6 2 0 AUTO 7500x 9 150 Note You can display the screen used for adjusting tl pressing the DISP button a little longer page 122 70 g 22 DISP button gt No display eat eum 90 FINE 100 om 90 Fine 100 he brightness of the LCD monitor by 2 125 55 1205 55 1 2 ll 1 Display _ Indication Display Indication ul Super SteadyShot scale E 2 AF area 75 46 Spot AF area 75 fes Aspect ratio 16 9 115 0 Spot metering area 89 When using the HVL F56AM HVL Shooting area for aspect F36AM Flash not supplied you can ratio 16 9 115 shoot with a High speed sync feature at any shutter speed For details refer 2 to t
31. Auto off w VF 123 On Playback menu Items Reset to Date imprint 142 Off PlaybackDisplay 101 Auto rotate Slide show 105 3 sec Setup menu Items Reset to LCD brightness 122 0 Info disp time 122 5 sec Power save 121 1 min File number 116 Series Folder name 116 Standard form USB connection 128 143 Mass Storage Audio signals 121 On 126 Copying images to your computer This section describes how to copy images in a memory card to a computer connected using a USB cable Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera to import images B Windows OS pre installed Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 Windows XP SP2 Windows Vista Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi boot environment 64 bit editions and Starter Edition are not supported USB jack Provided as standard W Macintosh OS pre installed Mac OS X v10 1 3 or later 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 on the types of USB devices you are using Ope
32. For details on Image Data Converter SR refer to the Guide To start the Guide click Start Programs in Windows 2000 Programs Sony Image Data Suite Help Image Data Converter SR Ver 2 To start up Image Data Converter SR Ver 2 0 E Windows Double click the shortcut of Image Data Converter SR Ver 2 0 on the desktop When starting up from the Start menu click Start All Programs For Windows 2000 Programs Sony Image Data Suite Image Data Converter SR Ver 2 0 To exit click the button on the upper right corner of the screen W Macintosh Double click Image Data Converter SR Ver 2 in the Sony Image Data Suite folder from the Application folder To exit click Quit Image Data Converter SR from the IDC SR menu 1ajnduio3 e uo BuiwalA E 139 With Image Data Lightbox SR you can Display and compare RAW JPEG images recorded with this camera Rate the images on a scale of five Display an image in Image Data Converter SR and make adjustments to it For details on Image Data Lightbox SR refer to the Guide To start the Guide from the Start menu click Start AII Programs in Windows 2000 Programs Sony Image Data Suite Help Image Data Lightbox SR To start up Image Data Lightbox SR Windows Double click Image Data Lightbox SR on the desktop When starting up from the Start menu cl
33. IONS eR RATES 163 165 Checking the accessories supplied The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces BC VM10 Battery charger 1 Eyecup 1 Attached on the Power cord mains lead 1 camera CD ROM Application Software for o camera 1 Quick Start Guide 1 nstruction Manual This manual Rechargeable battery pack NP 1 FMS00H 1 USB cable 1 Tce is Video cable 1 Shoulder strap 1 TA ES er Eyepiece cover 1 Body cap 1 Attached on the eiawed Hunedald 14 Preparing the battery pack When using the camera for the first time be sure to charge the NP FM500H InfoLITHIUM battery pack supplied The InfoLITHIUM battery pack can be charged even when it has not been fully depleted It can also be used when it has not been fully charged 1 Insert the battery pack on the battery charger Push the battery pack until it clicks 2 Connect the power cord mains lead Light on Charging Light off Normal charge completed One hour after the lamp is turned off Full charge completed CHARGE lamp lt To a wall outlet wall socket About charging time Time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack supplied at a temperature of 25 C 77 is as follows Full charge Normal charge Approx 235 min Approx 175 min The charging time differs depending on the
34. O setting AUTO is set to 100 In M mode the ISO setting AUTO is not available Set the ISO sensitivity as necessary 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 64 Shooting trails with long exposure BULB This mode is suitable to Shoot trails of light such as fireworks Shoot trails of stars 1 Set the mode dial to M 2 Rotate the control dial to the left until BULB is indicated 150100 Me BULB FS 6 zun onnes 3 While pressing the A button rotate the control dial to adjust the aperture F number button safew Bunoous 65 66 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus 5 Press and hold the shutter button for the duration of the shooting As long as the shutter button is pressed the shutter remains open Shooting techniques Use a tripod Set the focus to infinity in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks etc If you use a Remote Commander that is equipped with a shutter button lock function not supplied you can leave the shutter open using the Remote Commander Notes When using a tripod turn off the Super SteadyShot function The longer the exposure time the more outstanding the noise on
35. Recommended exposure index AUTO 100 to 3200 Super SteadyShot System Image sensor Shift mechanism Super SteadyShot Compensation capability Approximately 2 5 to 3 5 EV decrease in shutter speed varies according to shooting conditions and lens used Anti Dust System Charge protection coating on Low Pass Filter and image sensor Shift mechanism Auto Focus System TTL phase detection system CCD line sensors 9 points 8 lines with center cross hair sensor System Sensitivity Range 0 to 18 EV at ISO 100 equivalent AF illuminator Approx to 5 m 3 3 to 16 feet Live view Type Pentamirror tilt mechanism Image format Exclusive image sensor for Live view Metering method 1200 zone evaluative metering Metering range 2 to 17 EV Multi segment Center weighted Spot at ISO 100 with F1 4 lens Field of View 0 90 147 Viewfinder Type Fixed eye level penta Dach mirror Field of View 0 95 Magnification 0 74 x with 50 mm lens at infinity 1 m Eye Relief Approximately 20 8 mm from the eyepiece 16 7 mm from the eyepiece frame at 1 diopter CI m7 Dioptor Adjustment 3 0 to 41 0 m Exposure in the viewfinder mode Metering Cell SPC Metering method 40 segment honeycomb pattern Metering Range 2 to 20 EV 4 to 20 EV with Spot metering at ISO 100 with F1 4 lens Exposure compensation x2 0 EV 1 3 EV step Shutter Type Electronically controlle
36. S O NY 3 287 969 11 1 Preparing the camera Before your operation Using the viewing function Changing your setup m Viewing images ona computer Shooting images Using the shooting function Printing images Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be Digital Sing le Lens Reflex Camera found at our Customer Support Website Instruction Manual http www sony net DSLR A300 A350 Printed on 70 or more recycled paper using VOC Volatile Organic Compound free vegetable based ink IM 0 1 SERIES Printed in Japan 3287969110 2008 Sony Corporation Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No DSLR A300 A350 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture For Customers in the U S A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constit
37. The position of the date inside or outside the image character size etc depends on your printer MENU button gt 1 DPOF setup Date imprint gt On Note This function may not provided depending on the printer You can create an index print of all the images in the memory card MENU button gt 1 DPOF setup Index print gt Create index Notes The number of images that can be printed on one sheet and the format depend on the printer RAW images do not print in index print The images you shoot after setting the index print are not included in the index print It is recommended that you create the index print just before printing it If you unspecify DPOF the index print is also canceled Printing images by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer you can print images shot using your camera e by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge PictBridge compliant printer PictBridge is based on the CIPA standard CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Association Note You cannot print RAW data files Stage 1 Setting the camera Note It is recommended to use the AC Adaptor charger not supplied to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing 1 MENU button 2 USB connection 2 Turn the camera off and insert the memory card that the images have been
38. To attach the cover put the knob in the hole pull down the lever and slide it in To check the remaining battery level Set the POWER switch to ON and check the level on the LCD monitor The level is indicated with the percent figures in addition to the following indicators zzz Eatery Battery level You cannot shoot any more pictures High me Low What is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack An InfoLITHIUM battery pack is a lithium ion battery pack that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your camera Using the InfoLITHIUM battery pack the remaining battery time in percent figures is 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 50 and NP FM30 cannot be used eiawed ay Hunedald E 17 18 Effective use of the battery pack Battery performance decreases in low temperature surroundings So the time that the battery pack can be used is shorter in cold places We recommend the following to ensure longer battery pack use put the battery pack i
39. accessories are described in the following pages Rechargeable battery pack page 14 Battery charger Power cord mains lead page 14 Eyecup page 68 USB cable pages 128 144 Video cable page 112 CD ROM page 136 Attach the both ends of the strap on Eyepiece cover the camera You can also attach the eyepiece cover below on the strap eiawed Hunedald E You can prevent light from entering through the viewfinder and affecting the exposure When the shutter is released without the use of the viewfinder as in shooting with the self timer attach the eyepiece cover 21 1 Carefully slide the eyecup off by pushing on each side of the eyecup 2 Slide the eyepiece cover over the viewfinder fs Note The eyepiece sensors located below the viewfinder may be activated depending on the situation and the focus may be adjusted or the LCD monitor may continue to flash In such cases set Eye Start AF page 67 and Auto off w VF page 123 to Off 28 Checking the number of recordable 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 continue to shoot using the current settings is displayed on the LCD monitor Note If 0 is flashing in yellow the memory card is full Replace the memory card with Hunedald another one or de
40. age you cannot restore it Check whether you delete the image or not beforehand Note Protected images cannot be deleted 1 Display the image you want to delete and press the p button Y s 1 id 10 button 2 Select Delete with A then press the center of the controller 1 MENU button gt 1 Delete Marked images 2 Select the images you want to delete with the controller then press the center of the controller A 1 mark appears on the selected image Total number 3 To delete other images repeat step 2 4 Press the MENU button 110 5 Select Delete with on the controller then press the center of the controller 1 Press the E 3 button 2 Select the folder bar with 4 on the controller Folder bar 3 Press the center of the controller then select the folder you want to delete with A V Press the button 5 Select Delete with A then press the center of the controller MENU button gt 1 Delete All images Delete BurwelA eu Duis E Note It may take a long time to delete a lot of images by selecting images It is recommended that you delete images on a computer or format the memory card using the camera 111 112 Viewing images a TV screen 1 Turn off both your camera and the TV and connect the camera to the To video input jack
41. ality is set to Fine Focus 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 method is based on the CIPA standard CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Association When using a Microdrive the number of images recordable may differ 30 Cleaning Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit not supplied to remove fingerprints dust etc When cleaning the lens surface remove dust using a blower In case of dust that sticks to the surface wipe it off with a soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with lens cleaning solution Wipe in a spiral pattern from the center to the outside Do not spray lens cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface Do not touch the inside of the camera such as lens contacts or the mirror Since dust on the mirror or around the mirror may affect the autofocus system blow away dust using a commercially available blower If dust lands on the image sensor it may appear on the photo image Turn the camera to the cleaning mode then clean it using a blower page 32 Do not use a spray blower to clean the inside of the camera Using this may cause a malfunction Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents such as thinner or benzine Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water then wipe the surface with
42. aning turn LT camera off Continue appears 4 Select OK with on the controller and press the center of the controller After the image sensor vibrates for a short time the mirror in front is lifted 5 Detach the lens page 20 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 lens mount eiawed Hunedald E 7 Attach the lens and set the POWER switch to OFF Note The camera starts beeping if the battery pack becomes low during cleaning Stop the cleaning immediately and set the POWER switch to OFF 33 Identifying parts and screen indicators See the pages in parentheses for details of operation 1 Shutter button 48 Control dial 58 120 Self timer lamp 98 Lens contacts Mirror Built in flash 79 Mode dial 48 5 Flash pop up button 79 10 Lens release button 20 11 Focus mode switch 72 75 2 3 4 5 6 Lens mount 7 8 9 Do not directly touch these parts 34 m 2 le ie e el
43. ay to shoot the image and the subject you like 56 This mode is suitable to Use the automatic exposure while keeping the custom settings for ISO sensitivity Creative Style D Range optimizer etc Keep the exposure compensation measured by the camera but change the combination of shutter speed and aperture depending on the subject Program shift 1 Set the mode dial to P 2 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings pages 72 to 100 The settings will be stored until you reset the settings To fire the flash press the 4 button 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject 57 To use Program shift 1 Press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus The correct exposure shutter speed and aperture value determined by the camera is indicated FINE Ci 100 5 Aperture value Shutter speed 2 Rotate the control dial to select your desired combination while the focus is achieved The recording mode indicator is switched to Pg Shutter speed priority program shift and the shutter speed and aperture value are changed Switch to PA Aperture priority program shift when you want to select a combination by reference to the aperture value page 59 FINE Ci 100 5 Aperture value Shutter speed Ps 3 Shoot the subject Notes f you turn the camera off and on or a cer
44. bel eiawed Hunedald E 3 Close the memory card cover 21 22 To remove the memory card Check that the access lamp is not lit then 40 open the memory card cover push down l3 the memory card eject lever After the card is ejected a little pull out the E memory card Memory dm eject lever Access lamp The memory card may be hot just after it has been used for a long time Be careful when you handle it When the access lamp is lit do not remove the memory card or the battery pack or turn off the power The data may be corrupted 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 card with your hand or a metal object On the CF card Microdrive Be sure to format the CF card Microdrive using this camera when you use it for the first time Do not remove the label of a CF card Microdrive or attach a new label over the label Do not press on the label strongly Notes on use of the Microdrive A Microdrive is a compact and lightweight hard disk drive that complies with CompactFlash Type II The Microdrive is a compact hard disk driv
45. ce this can result in fire or electric shock Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the set through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the set Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as they may cause hazards Cleaning Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set Installation Water and Moisture Do not use power line operated sets near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Power Cord Protection Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to the plugs receptacles and the point where the cord exits from the appliance Accessories Do not place the set on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The set may fall causing serious injury to a child or an adult and serious damage to the set Use only a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer Ventilation The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for necessary ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the set and t
46. 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 Unable to mark You attempted to mark RAW images on the PictBridge screen No printable image You attempted to print images from a folder that has no images when Folder print was selected Camera error System error Turn the power off remove the battery pack then re insert it If the message appears frequently consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Printer error Check the printer Check if the image you want to print is corrupted Printer busy Check the printer Precautions Do not use store the camera in the following places In an extremely hot dry or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed and this may cause a malfunction In a location subject to rocking vibration Near strong magnetic place In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera This may cause the camera to malfunction and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired On carrying Be sure
47. d blue and green points Do not hold the camera by taking hold of the LCD monitor 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 mages 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 function normally Do not press against the LCD monitor The monitor may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction Warning on copyright Television programs films videotapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images and are not actual images shot using this camera Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS L1 1 3 Read this first Notes on using your camera Preparing the camera Checking the accessories supplied Preparing the battery pack Attaching a lens Inserting a memory card Preparing the camera Using the accessories supplied Checking the number of recordable images Cleaning Before your operation Identifying parts and screen indicators Front
48. d vertical traverse focal plane type Speed range 1 4000 second to 30 seconds bulb 1 3 EV step Flash sync speed 1 160 second 148 Built In Flash Flash G No GN 12 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 media CompactFlash card Microdrive Memory Stick Duo With a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor for CompactFlash slot LCD monitor LCD panel 6 7 cm 2 7 type TFT drive Total number of dots 230 400 960 x 240 dots Power general Used battery pack Rechargeable battery pack NP FM500H Others PictBridge Compatible Exif Print Compatible PRINT Image Matching Compatible Dimensions Approx 130 8 x 98 5 x 74 7 mm 5 1 4x 4x 3 inches W H D excluding protrusions Mass Approx 582 g 1 lb 4 5 oz without batteries memory card and body accessories Operating temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F When using the Microdrive 5 to 40 C 41 to 104 F Exif Exif Ver 2 21 USB communication Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant BC VM10 Battery charger Input rating 100 V 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Output rating 8 4 V DC 750 mA Operating temperature range 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Storage temperature range 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 Maximum dimensions Approx 70 x 25 x 95 mm 2 7 8 x 1x 3 3 4 inches W H D Mass Ap
49. d look into the 90 FINE Ce 100 viewfinder 3 Place the desired subject within necu the focus area If the W Camera shake warning indicator flashes set the switch to ON to activate the Super SteadyShot function or use a tripod wy Camera shake warning indicator 4 When using a zoom lens turn the zoom ring then decide on your shot ig P 2 48 5 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus When the focus is confirmed the focus indicator or Focus indicator lights up page 72 1 25 5 6 2 1 2 1 2 Wall Focus indicator 6 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot When the W switch is set to ON wait until the scale of the ail Super SteadyShot scale indicator becomes low then start shooting DEP NICETRETUECY uil Super SteadyShot scale indicator Note If you turn the camera off or change the recording mode in AUTO or Scene Selection mode the settings you set up with the Fn button C i button ISO button or MENU button are reset to the default settings 49 50 Shooting with a suitable setting for the subject Scene Selection Selecting an appropriate mode for the subject or the shooting conditions allows you to shoot the image with a more suitable setting for the subject than in AUTO mode This mode is suitable to B
50. d press the shutter button down The shutter clicks and the calibrated values ColorTemperature and Color filter are displayed uongunj Buroous 4 Press the center of the controller The monitor returns to the recording information display with the memorized custom white balance setting retained The custom white balance setting is registered in this operation is effective until a new setting is registered 94 Note The message Custom WB error indicates that the value is beyond the expected range When the flash is used on a subject in close proximity or a subject with a bright color is in the frame If you register this value the indicator turns yellow on the recording information display 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 White balance Custom 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 in later shootings Image processing Fn button D RangeOptimizer Select the desired setting Er Off No optimization a Standard When there is a sharp contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background which is common when shooting into the sun
51. desktop When the wizard screen does not appear click My Computer gt Removable Disk 2 Double click DCIM In that case you can also import images using Picture Motion Browser 3 Double click the folder where the image files you want to copy are stored Then right click an image file to display the menu and click Copy On the storage destination of the image files see page 132 1ajnduio3 e uo BuiwalA H 129 4 Double click the My Documents For Windows Vista Documents folder Then right click on the My Documents window to display the menu and click Paste The image files are copied to the My Documents For Windows Vista Documents 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 not be able to play back that image with your camera page 133 For Macintosh 1 Double click the newly recognized icon DCIM the folder where the images you want to copy are stored 2 Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon The image
52. e Since the Microdrive is a rotating disk the Microdrive is not strong enough to resist vibration and shock compared to a memory card Be sure not to transmit vibration or shock to the Microdrive during playback or shooting Note that the use of the Microdrive under 5 C 41 F may bring performance degradation Operating temperature range when using the Microdrive 5 to 40 C 41 to 104 F Note that the Microdrive cannot be used under low atmospheric pressure above 3 000 meters above sea level Do not write on the label On the Memory Stick Memory Stick You cannot use the Memory Stick with your camera Memory Stick Duo You can use the Memory Stick Duo with your camera by inserting it in a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor for CompactFlash slot not supplied Memory Stick PRO Duo or Memory Stick PRO HG Duo with a capacity up to 8 GB have been confirmed to operate properly with this camera A Memory Stick Duo formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with this camera Data read write speeds differ depending on the combination of the Memory Stick Duo and the equipment used Notes on using a Memory Stick Duo Do not press down hard when you write down on the memo area Do not attach a label on the Memory Stick itself Do not strike bend or drop the Memory Stick Duo Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick Duo Do not leave the Memory St
53. e shutter speed slower the light of the flash does not reach a distant subject The higher the ISO sensitivity the more outstanding the noise When the shutter speed is one second or more noise reduction Long exp NR will be done after shooting page 118 You cannot do any further shooting during the reduction M Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually Manual exposure This mode is suitable to Shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture Use an exposure meter 1 Set the mode dial to M 2 Rotate the control dial to adjust the shutter speed and while pressing the E4 button rotate the control dial to adjust the aperture You can assign a function to the control dial with Ctrl dial setup page 120 90 FINE 100 2 1 7 E _ M 150100 amp DD cem Aperture F number Shutter speed Bunoous 63 3 Shoot the image after the meu exposure is set Check the exposure value on the EV scale Toward Images become brighter Toward Images become darker The lt gt arrow appears if the set exposure is beyond the range of the EV scale The arrow starts flashing if the difference becomes greater 150100 a Standard value Notes The Wy Camera shake warning indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode When the mode dial is set to M the IS
54. e batteries For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Notice for customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience Should the fuse in the plug supplied 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 e or S 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 1f you should lose the fuse cover please contact your nearest Sony service station Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo 108 0075 Japan The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents Notes on using your camera Shooting procedure This camera has two modes for shooting the Live view mode using the LCD monitor and the viewfinder mode using the viewfinder OVF There may be differences between an image
55. e reduction function is turned on page 118 This is not a malfunction You are shooting in RAW mode page 115 Since the RAW data file is large the RAW mode shooting may take time The image is out of focus The subject is too close Check the minimum focal distance of the lens You are shooting in manual focus mode set the focus mode lever to AF autofocus page 72 Eye Start AF does not work Set Eye Start AF to On page 67 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 81 Fuzzy specks appear in images shot using the flash Dust in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image This is not a malfunction 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 succession the recharging process may take longer than usual to avoid overheating of the camera A picture taken with the flash is too dark If the subject is beyond the flash range the distance that the flash can reach the pictures will be dark because the flash light does not reach the subject If the ISO is changed the flash range also changes with it page 80 The date and time are recorded incorrectly Set the correct date and time pages 25 121 153 154
56. ect that is low in contrast such as blue sky or a white wall Two subjects at different distances overlapping in the AF area A subject that is composed of repeating patterns such as the facade of a building A subject that is very bright or glittering such as the sun the body of an automobile or the surface of water To measure the exact distance to the subject The amp mark located on the top of the camera shows the location of the 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 Note f the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the attached lens the focus cannot be confirmed Make sure you put enough distance between the subject and the camera 1 Place the subject within the AF area and press the shutter button halfway down 10250 5 uongunj ay E 13 14 2 Keep the shutter button halfway down and put the subject back in the original position to re compose the shot Tec ae 1 250 4 5 2 1 0 1 2 3 Press the shutter button fully down to take the picture Fn button Autofocus mode Select the desired setting Single shot AF The camera focuses on and the focus is locked when you press the shutter button halfway down
57. ed on page 128 You do not know how to operate the software supplied See the help or the guide of each software Memory card Cannot insert a memory card nsertion direction of the memory card is wrong Insert it in the correct direction page 21 156 Cannot record a memory card The memory card is full Delete unnecessary images page 110 An unusable memory card is inserted page 21 You are using the memory card with the write protect switch and the switch is set to the LOCK position Set the switch to the recording position The Microdrive is heated You are using the Microdrive for a long time This is not a malfunction 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 is not recognized by a computer with a Memory Stick slot If Memory Stick PRO Duo is not supported on your computer s Memory Stick slot connect the camera to the computer page 128 The computer recognizes the Memory Stick PRO Duo Printing Also see PictBridge compliant printer as follows in conjunction with the following items The color of the image is strange When you print the images recorded in Adobe RGB mode using sRGB printers that are not compatible with Adobe RGB DCF2 0 Exif2 21 the images are printed at a lower intensity level page 96 Images are
58. f seconds Hurmaa eu Duis 105 Checking the information of recorded images Each time you press the DISP button the information display changes page 101 100 0003 e DMF8 FINE C 1 125 F3 5 150100 2008 1 1 10 37AM 3 7 Display Indication 100 0003 Folder file number 132 on Protect 109 DPOF3 DPOF set 141 RAW Image quality 115 RAW J FINE STD Cr Cm Cs Image size 114 Aspect Ci Em Eg ratio 115 QNI Battery remaining warning 17 1 125 Shutter speed 61 F3 5 Aperture 59 150100 ISO sensitivity 90 2008 1 1 Date of recording 10 37AM 3 1 File number total number of images 106 100 0003 3 FINE Cr e 1 125 F35 mo100 E4 03 02 03 35m ma 5500KM1_ E 2008 1 1 10 37AM 3 7 i Display Indication Display Indication 35mm Focal length 149 100 0003 Folder file number rut Creative Style 95 132 ent Manat pe Protect 109 EW Adobe DPOF3 DPOF set 140 AWB 1 White balance Auto RAW Image quality 115 5500K M1 Preset Color RAW J temperature Color filter FINE Custom 91 STD El D Range Optimizer 95
59. gh ISO NR Off Note Noise reduction is not performed on continuous shooting or continuous bracketing even when it is set to On Changing the conditions under which the shutter can be released To prioritize the shutter opportunity select Release so you can shoot without acquiring a sharp focus To shoot with a sharp focus select AF MENU button 2 Priority setup Release dnjas 1no E 119 120 ri the functions of the button and ia The function of the AEL button can be selected from the following two functions Holding the locked exposure value by pressing the AEL button while the button is held down AEL hold Holding the locked exposure value by pressing the AEL button until the button is pressed again AEL toggle MENU button zx 1 AEL button Select the desired setting Notes e While the exposure value is locked 3 appears on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder Be careful not to reset the setting The Hold and Toggle settings affect the manual shift page 64 in the manual mode When the recording mode is M Manual exposure or P Program shift you can set the camera to that the adjustable item the shutter speed or the aperture value can be selected using only the control dial It is convenient that you select commonly used one when adjusting the exposure MENU button zx 1 Ctrl dial setup Select the de
60. gle lens reflex camera you can adjust the shutter speed how long the shutter is open and aperture the range that is in focus depth of field to enjoy a variety of photographic expressions For example you can use a fast shutter speed to shoot the ephemeral shape of a wave or you can accentuate a flower by opening the aperture to put everything in front of and beyond the flower out of focus These are a few of the effects you can enjoy with your camera pages 59 61 Adjusting the shutter speed and aperture not only creates the photographic effects of movement and focus but also determines the brightness of the image by controlling the amount of exposure the amount of light the camera takes in which is the most important factor in photo shooting Changing of picture brightness by the amount of exposure Amount of high 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 takes in at one time The brightness of the picture adjusted by the shutter speed and aperture is called exposure This section will show you how to adjust the exposure and enjoy various photo expressions by the use of movement focus and light You can find out the right w
61. he image size is fixed to the maximum size The image size is not displayed on the LCD monitor RAW J RAW amp File format RAW raw data JPEG STD Standard 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 to Fine and the image size is fixed to L FINE Fine File format JPEG The image is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded The higher the compression rate the smaller the file size This will allow more files to be recorded in one memory card but the image quality will be lower Note For details on the number of images that can be taken when the image quality is changed see page 29 About RAW files You need the Image Data Converter SR software included on the CD ROM supplied in order to open a RAW file recorded on this camera With this software a RAW file 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 Recording a RAW format image entails the following limitation The RAW file cannot be printed using a DPOF print designated printer or a PictBridge compliant printer e You cannot verify the effects of D Range Optimizer other than those of Standard if you play back and enlarge an image recorded in RAW format dnjas 1no
62. he operating instructions supplied Display Indication MEAM Flash compensation 88 Flash charging 81 WL Wireless flash 81 H High speed sync Us Manual focus 75 Focus 125 Shutter speed 61 5 6 Aperture 59 2100124 EV scale 63 99 AE lock 83 2 Shots remaining counter 29 iy Camera shake warning 45 Selecting the focus method There are two methods for adjusting the focus autofocus and manual focus 1 Set the focus mode switch to AF Atg 2 Press the shutter button halfway Focus area sensor down to check the focus and shoot the image When the focus is confirmed the focus indicator changes to or page 72 The green frames are indicated at an Focus area area where the focus has been iua Focus indicator confirmed Shooting technique To select the area used for focusing set up AF area page 75 Focus indicator Focus indicator Status e lit Focus locked Ready to shoot lit Focus is confirmed Focal point moves following a moving subject Ready to shoot Q lit Still focusing You cannot release the shutter flashing Cannot focus The shutter is locked Subjects that may require special focusing Using the autofocus it is hard to focus on the following subjects In such cases use the focus lock shooting feature page 73 or manual focus page 75 A subj
63. ick Start All Programs For Windows 2000 Programs Sony Image Data Suite Image Data Lightbox SR To exit click the button on the upper right corner of the screen The dialogue used for saving a collection appears Macintosh Double click Image Data Lightbox SR in the Sony Image Data Suite folder from the Application folder To exit click Quit Image Data Lightbox SR from the Image Data Lightbox SR menu 140 Specifying DPOF Using the camera you can specify the images and the number of images to print before you print images at a shop or with your printer Follow the procedure below DPOF specifications are left with images after printing It is recommended that you unspecify them after printing 1 MENU button gt 1 DPOF setup Marked images An image is displayed on the single screen 2 Select the image with lt gt on the controller 3 Select the number of sheets with the Q Q buttons To unspecify DPOF set the number to 0 4 Press the MENU button 5 Select OK with on the controller then press the center of the controller Notes You cannot specify DPOF on RAW data files You can specify any number up to 9 If you unspecify DPOF the index print is also canceled MENU button 5 1 DPOF setup images or Cancel all OK 141 142 You can date images when printing them
64. ick Duo within the reach of small children They might accidentally swallow it eiawed Hunedald 23 24 Do not use or store the Memory Stick Duo under the following conditions High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight Locations exposed to direct sunlight Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present Preparing the camera When you turn the camera on for the first time the date time setup screen appears 1 Set the POWER switch to ON to eiawed Hunedald E turn the camera on gt To turn the camera off set it to OFF dD ROWER 2 Verify that OK is selected on the LCD monitor then press the center of the controller 3 Select each item with lt gt and set the numeric value with A V ES Date Time setup 2008 1 1 12 00 AM v YYYY MM DD Select Adjust e Enter 25 26 4 Repeat step 3 to set other items then press the center of the controller When changing the sequence of YYY Y MM DD first select YY Y Y MM DD with lt gt then change it with A V 5 Verify that OK is selected then press the center of the controller To cancel the date time setting operation Press the MENU button Using the accessories supplied This section describes how to use the shoulder strap and the eyepiece cover The other
65. ient light bracket and Fbr 1 appears for the flash bracket When bracket shooting starts it indicates what number the next frame is for instance br 2 br 3 Ambient light Any light other than the flash light that shines on the scene for an extended period of time such as natural light a light bulb or a fluorescent light Based on the selected white balance and color temperature color filter three images are taken 1 button Gwe WB bracket Select the desired setting 2 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject CWB WB Shoots three images with the white balance shifted When Lo bracket is selected it is shifted by 10 mired and when Hi is selected it is shifted by 20 mired One shot records three images The value displayed with is the value currently selected Mired a unit to indicate the color conversion quality in color temperature filters Playing back images The last recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor o o o gt button 1 Press the button 1 2 Select an image with lt gt on the controller To return to the shooting mode Press the gt button again To switch the recording data display Press the DISP button Each time you press the DISP button the screen changes as follows Displays previous or next images up to five images 100 0003 FINE
66. ile then click Copy Double click Removable Disk or Sony MemoryStick in My Computer Right click the LILILIMSDCF folder in the DCIM folder then click Paste OOO stands for any number within the range from 100 to 999 Notes You may be unable to play back some images depending on the image size 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 When there is no folder first create a folder with your camera page 117 and then copy the image file 134 Using the software To utilize images recorded with the camera the following software is provided Picture Motion Browser Image Data Converter SR Image Data Lightbox SR etc Note Picture Motion Browser is not compatible with Macintosh computers Recommended computer environment B Windows Recommended environment for using Picture Motion Browser OS pre installed Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 Windows XP SP2 Windows Vista 64 bit editions and Starter Edition are not supported CPU Memory Pentium III 500 MHz or faster 256 MB of RAM or more Recommended Pentium III 800 MHz or faster and 512 MB of RAM or more Hard Disk Disk space required for installation 200 MB or more Display 1024 x 768 dots or more High Color 16 bit color or more Recommended environment for
67. inuous 74 Continuous bracket 98 Continuous shooting 97 95 Correct exposure 60 62 Creative 1 95 Ctrl dial 58 120 Custom white 1 93 D Date imprint ss Date Time setup Delete esame ee Depth of field Diopter adjustment x DPOF D Range Optimizer Drive button Drive E Enlarged screen EV scale EXDOSUTe ierit 165 166 Exposure compensation 85 Exposure Exposure mode BEyeCUp Eyepiece 27 Eyepiece 28 Eye Start 67 F File number ss 116 Flash compensation 88 Flash control ssss 88 Flash mode T Flash Off sss Fn button Focal length 149 FOCUS nip rre erre 72 Focus indicator 72 Focus mode Focus lock Folder name Formats ese etes H High ISO 118 High ke
68. ion or a tripod is recommended The flash can be used in this situation page 46 The EV scale lt gt is flashing on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder The subject is too bright or too dark for the metering range of the camera The color of an image recorded in Live view mode is strange In Live view mode carefully check the image displayed on the LCD monitor before shooting The camera may not be able to recognize the color of the image right after switching to the Live view mode In such cases the expected result may not be obtained Your camera cannot play back images The folder file name has been changed on your computer page 133 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 The camera is in USB mode Delete the USB connection page 132 The image does not appear on the TV screen Check Video output to see if the video output signal of your camera is set to the color system of your TV page 113 Check whether the connection is correct page 112 Your camera cannot delete an image Cancel the protection page 109 You have deleted an image by mistake Once you have deleted an image you cannot restore it We recommend that you protect images that you do not want to delete page 109 You cannot mark a DPOF mark You cannot mark DPOF marks on
69. ise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Disposal of waste batteries applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources In case of products that for safety performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery this battery should be replaced by qualified service 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 wast
70. ject The metering indicator displays the degree of exposure difference zero being the locked exposure Shifting to the side makes the image brighter and shifting to the side makes the image darker When the image is too bright or too dark to get the proper exposure lt or gt appears or flashes at the end of the indicator 21111010 1 7 6 Except for recording mode the exposure is automatically acquired Automatic exposure Based on the exposure acquired by the automatic exposure you can perform exposure compensation by shifting the exposure to either the side or the side depending 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 Adjust in the Base exposure Adjust in the direction direction 1 Press the button button The exposure compensation screen is displayed in the viewfinder mode IL gm 2 Adjust the exposure with the control dial Toward over Brightens an image Toward under Darkens an image 1 500 Standard exposure 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject Buroous B 85 86 Shooting techniques Adjust the compensation level by checking the recorded image Using bracket shooting you can shoot multiple images with the exposure shifted to the plus or
71. k any images in the MISC folder Image files are named as follows 0000 file number stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999 The numerical portions of the name of a RAW data file and its corresponding JPEG image file are the same JPEG files DSCOLILIEILI JPG JPEG files Adobe RGB _DSCOOOO JPG RAW data file other than Adobe RGB DSCOLILILILI ARW RAW data file Adobe RGB _DSCOOOO ARW The extension may not be displayed depending on the computer For more information about folders see page 116 Desktop B My Documents 3 My Computer 315 Floppy Se Local Disk e Local Disk 8 2 CD Drive 8 Removable Disk El 100MSDCF e e 10280101 e misc This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example 1ajnduio3 e uo BuiwalA E 133 1 Right click the image file then click Rename Change the file name to DSCOLILILILI Enter a number from 0001 to 9999 for OOOO 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 Step 1 is not necessary if the file name set with your camera has not been changed 2 Copy the image file to the memory card folder in the following order Right click the image f
72. lay the image you want to enlarge then press the amp button amp button 2 Zoom the image in or out with the or Q button You can select the portion you want to enlarge with 4 on the controller image at the same display magnification When you shoot multiple images with the same composition you can compare their focus conditions Each time you press the center of the controller the screen changes between the zoomed screen and the full screen mode Rotating the control dial switches the Q button To cancel the enlarged playback Press the gt button so that the image returns to the normal size To enlarge the image centering around the previously selected point You can select a portion of an image first then enlarge the portion 1 Display the image you want to enlarge then press the amp button D Q button 2 Press the center of the controller The red frame appears 3 Move the red frame to the center point you want to enlarge with A lt gt on the controller Hurmaa eu E 103 4 Scale up or down the red frame to specify the portion you want to enlarge with the amp or Q button 9 Press the center of the controller The portion inside the red frame is enlarged Press the center of the controller to return to the previous screen To cancel the enlarged playback press the gt button Scaling range The
73. lete images in the current memory card pages 21 110 The table shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded on amemory card formatted with this camera The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions The number of recordable images Units Images Image size L 14M DSLR A350 L 10M DSLR A300 Aspect ratio 3 2 DSLR A350 26 AGB 8GB Standard 275 552 1106 2206 Fine 197 396 795 1585 RAW amp JPEG 36 73 147 295 RAW 44 90 181 363 29 DSLR A300 Capacity 26 4GB 8GB Standard 325 653 1307 2606 Fine 241 484 969 1933 RAW amp JPEG 48 98 198 397 RAW 61 124 250 500 When Aspect ratio is set to 16 9 you can record more images than the numbers shown in the table above However if it is set to RAW the number is the same as that of the 3 2 aspect ratio The approximate number of images that can be recorded is as follows when you use the camera with the battery pack supplied at full capacity Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on the conditions of use DSLR A350 DSLR A300 Live view mode Approx 410 images Approx 410 images Viewfinder mode Approx 730 images Approx 730 images 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 Qu
74. ll toll free 1 800 822 8837 or visit http WwWW rbrc org Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium Ion batteries Battery pack This device complies 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 For Customers in the U S A 1f you have any questions about this product you may call Sony Customer Information Services Center 1 800 222 SONY 7669 The number below is for the FCC related matters only Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No DSLR A300 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127 U S A Telephone No 858 942 2230 This device complies 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 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No DSLR A350 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127 U S A Telephone No 858 942 2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules O
75. lur away backgrounds and sharpen the subject Reproduce skin tones softly Set the mode dial to cy Portrait Shooting techniques To blur the background more set the lens to the telephoto position You can shoot a vivid image by focusing on the eye that is closer to the lens Use the lens hood to shoot backlit subjects Use the red eye reduction function if the eyes of your subject turn red from the flash page 80 This mode is suitable to Shoot the entire range of scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors Set the mode dial to 4 Landscape Shooting technique To accentuate the openness of the scenery set the lens to wide angle 51 52 This mode is suitable to Shoot close subjects such as flowers insects dishes or small goods You can achieve clear and sharp focus Set the mode dial to Macro Shooting techniques Get close to the subject and shoot at the minimum distance of the lens You can shoot a closer subject using a macro lens Set the built in flash to amp Flash Off when you shoot a subject within 1 m 3 3 feet In macro mode shooting the Super SteadyShot function will not be fully effective Use a tripod to achieve better results page 47 This mode is suitable to Shoot moving subjects outdoors or in bright places Set the mode dial to Sports action Shooti
76. mage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service l Servicing Do not attempt to service the set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 4 Replacement parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks as specified by the manufacturer to determine that the set is in safe operating condition Read this first CAUTION Replace the battery with the specified type only Otherwise fire or injury may result Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like For Customers in the U S A and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM 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 ca
77. mera at all for about 8 months it becomes completely s134 0 163 164 discharged In this case be sure to charge this rechargeable battery before using the camera However even if this rechargeable battery is not charged you can still use the camera as long as you do not record the date and time Charging method of the internal rechargeable battery Insert a charged battery pack in the camera or connect the camera to a wall outlet wall socket using the AC Adaptor charger not supplied and leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the 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 use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation The camera may not be able to record or play back properly Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions f moisture condensation occurs remove it before using the camera page 163 Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record images this may render the memory card unusable or cause image data breakdo
78. minus sides page 98 To shoot while checking the screen using the histogram A histogram is the luminance distribution that shows how many pixels of a particular brightness exist in the picture 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 side Both ends of the histogram show a high key or low key portion It is impossible to restore these area with a computer later Adjust the exposure if necessary and shoot again Notes sjaxid jo Jaquinyy Dark The histogram displayed in Live view mode does not indicate the final recorded image It indicates the condition of the image just monitored The histogram will differ based on aperture setting etc The histogram differs between shooting and playback in the following situations When firing the flash When the subject has low intensity such as night scenery uongunj Buroous eu B 87 88 When shooting with the flash you can adjust the amount of flash light alone without changing the exposure compensation You can only change the exposure of a main subject which is within the flash range MENU button 1 Flash compen
79. mm A4 8 3 x11 7 210x297 mm A3 11 7 x16 5 297x420 mm safieui 145 Layout Auto Printer setup 1 up Borderless Borderless 1 image sheet up 1 image sheet 2 up 2 images sheet 3 up 3 images sheet 4 up 4 images sheet 8 up 8 images sheet Index Prints all the selected images as an index print Printing layout follows the printer setup Date imprint Day and time Attaches the date and time Date Attaches the date Off Does not attach the date Page 2 Unmark all After the message appears select OK then press the center of the controller The DPOF mark on each image is cleared When you cancel your specification without printing images select this item Print all Prints all the images in a memory card After the message appears select OK then press the center of the controller 146 Specifications Camera System Camera Type Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera with built in flash and interchangeable lenses Lens All of Lens Image sensor Total pixel number of camera DSLR A350 Approx 14 900 000 pixels DSLR A300 Approx 10 800 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera DSLR A350 Approx 14 200 000 pixels DSLR A300 Approx 10 200 000 pixels Image format DSLR A350 23 5x15 7 mm APS C format Interlace scan Primary Color DSLR A300 23 6x15 8 mm APS C format Interlace scan Primary Color ISO sensitivity
80. mory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Memory Stick Micro MagicGate and MaaicGate are trademarks of Sony Corporation InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh Mac OS iMac iBook PowerBook Power Mac and eMac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc Intel Intel Core MMX and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation Microdrive is a registered trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies in the United States and or other countries Adobe is a registered trademark or a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries D Range Optimizer Advanced uses Limited n addition system and product names used in this manual are in general trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers However the 7M or 9 marks are not used in all cases in this manual Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera try the following solutions Check the items on pages 151 to 160 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Check the following items Cu Remove the battery pack and inse
81. mp r ttti ets 71 Using the Selecting the focus method see 72 shooting function Using 3 72 Shooting with your desired composition Focus lock iiias 73 subject Autofocus mode Selecting the focus area AF area Adjusting the focus manually Manual focus 75 Zooming in in Step 77 Using the flash Selecting the flash mode Performing wireless flash shooting 81 Adjusting the brightness of the image Exposure Flash compensation Metering Shooting with fixed brightness AE Lock Using brightness compensation for the entire image Exposure compensation 85 Adjusting the amount of flash light Flash compensation Selecting the flash control mode to set the amount of flash light Flash control 88 Selecting the method for measuring the brightness of a subject Metering mode sss 89 Setting ISO Adjusting the color tones White balance Adjusting the white balance to suit a specific light source Auto Preset white balance 91 Setting the color temperature and a filter effect Color Temperature Color filter 92 Registering the color tones Custom white balance
82. n a pocket close to your body to warm it up and insert it in your camera immediately before you start shooting The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the flash frequently 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 pack has reached the end of its life Buy a new battery pack The battery life varies 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 fully 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 Attaching a lens 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks on the lens and camera eiawed Hunedald 1 3 Turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position Notes When attaching a lens do not press the lens release button Do not use force when attaching a lens Lens hood Using a lens hood is recommended to prevent unnecessary light from affecting your images For attaching refer to the operating instructions supplied with the lens 19 20 To remove the lens
83. n flash is open or not Flash control 88 ADI flash Flash compens 88 0 0 Priority setup 119 AF AF illuminator 80 Auto Long exp NR 118 On High ISO NR 118 On You can reset the main functions of the camera MENU button amp 3 Reset default OK The items to be reset are as follows Items Reset to Exposure compensation 85 0 0 Metering mode 89 Multi segment Autofocus mode 74 AF A Recording information display 69 Enlarged display Drive mode 97 Single shot adv White balance 91 AWB Auto white balance ColorTemperature Color filter 92 5500K Color filter 0 dnjas 1no E Custom white balance 93 5500K ISO 90 AUTO Playback display 101 Single image screen with recording data Image size 114 L 14M DSLR A350 L 10M DSLR A300 Aspect ratio 115 3 2 Quality 115 Fine D RangeOptimizer 95 Standard Creative Style 95 Standard Flash mode 81 Fill flash differs based on whether the built in flash is open or not Flash control 88 ADI flash Flash compens 88 0 0 Priority setup 119 AF AF illuminator 80 Auto Long exp NR 118 On High ISO NR 118 On 125 Custom menu Items Reset to Eye Start AF 67 On AEL button 120 AEL hold Ctrl dial setup 120 Shutter speed Red eye reduc 80 Off Auto review 122 2 sec
84. ng techniques The camera shoots images continuously while the shutter button is pressed Press and hold the shutter button halfway down until the right moment Set the ISO sensitivity higher when shooting in poor light page 90 53 This mode is suitable to Shoot the red of the sunset beautifully Set the mode dial to amp j Sunset Shooting techniques 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 You can adjust the depth of the color by exposure compensation Shifting to the under side deepens the colors while shifting to the over side attenuates the colors 94 Taking night view photos This mode is suitable to Shoot portraits in night scenes Shoot night scenes at a distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings Set the mode dial to 22 Night portrait Night view Set Flash mode to amp Flash Off when you shoot a night view without persons page 81 Shooting techniques 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 safieui Bunoous 59 Shooting an image the way you want it Exposure mode With a sin
85. o protect it from overheating these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Never place the set in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided Do not place the set near or over a radiator or heat register or where it is exposed to direct sunlight Lightning For added protection for this set during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power line surges Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed f liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the set If the set has been exposed to rain or water If the set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped or the cabinet has been damaged If the set does not operate normally when following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in da
86. on guide also indicates operations other than the controller operation The indications of icons are as follows MENU MENU button gt Returns with MENU button 1 Delete button Zoom in button Zoom out button gt Playback button 41 Flash mode page 81 Autofocus mode page 74 White balance page 91 Metering mode page 89 AF area page 75 D RangeOptimizer page 95 Single shot adv page 97 Ei Continuous adv page 97 Self timer page 98 Bracket Cont page 98 Bracket Single page 98 GwB WB bracket page 100 Recording menu Image size 114 Priority setup 119 Aspect ratio 115 AF illuminator 80 m Quality 115 m2 Long exp NR 118 Creative Style 95 High ISO NR 118 Flash control 88 Rec mode reset 124 Flash compens 88 Custom menu Eye Start AF 67 AEL button 120 1x1 Ctrl dial setup 120 Red eye reduc 80 Auto review 122 Auto off w VF 123 Playback menu Delete 110 PlaybackDisplay 101 Format 117 Slide show 105 Protect 109 Interval 105 271 DPOF setup 141 gt 2 Date imprint 142 ndex print 142 Setup menu LCD brightness 122 File number 116 Info disp time 122 Folder name 116 1 Power save 121 2 Select folder 117 Video output 113 New folder 117 Ly Language 121 USB connection 128 143
87. on the aperture value When the shutter speed is slower use a tripod The flash range differs according to the aperture value When you shoot with the flash check the flash range page 80 To blur the background more use a telephoto lens or a lens that is equipped with a smaller diaphragm bright lens 60 This mode is suitable to Shoot a moving subject at moment in time Use a faster shutter speed to crisply shoot an instant of the movement Trace 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 61 62 2 Select the shutter speed with the control dial SS 90 FINE Lt 100 sa 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the mec subject The aperture is automatically adjusted to obtain correct exposure When the camera judges that the proper exposure is not obtained with the Aperture F number selected shutter speed the aperture value flashes In such cases adjust the shutter speed again Shooting techniques When the shutter speed is slower use a tripod When shooting an indoor sport select a higher ISO sensitivity Notes The y Camera shake warning indicator is not indicated in shutter speed priority mode When using the flash if you close the aperture a larger F number by making th
88. oting images Nothing is displayed on the LCD monitor in viewfinder mode when the power is turned on In the default setting the LCD monitor will turn off if no operation is registered for more than five seconds to minimize the battery consumption You can change the time that the LCD monitor is turned off page 121 The LCD monitor is set to off Press the DISP button to turn the LCD monitor on page 39 The image is not clear in the viewfinder Adjust the diopter scale properly using the diopter adjustment dial page 68 No images in the viewfinder The LIVE VIEW OVF switch is set to LIVE VIEW Set it to OVF page 67 The image has not been recorded A memory card is not inserted The shutter does not release e Check the free capacity of the memory card page 29 If it is full do one of the following Delete unnecessary images page 110 Change the memory card You cannot record images while charging the built in flash page 79 The shutter cannot be released when the subject is out of focus page 72 The lens is not attached properly Attach the lens properly page 19 When an astronomical telescope etc is attached to the camera set the recording mode to M and do your shooting 192 You try to shoot a subject that may require special focusing page 73 Use the focus lock or manual focus function pages 73 75 Recording takes a long time The nois
89. our 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 Warning messages If the following messages appear follow the instructions If the message still appears change the memory card For InfoLITHIUM battery only An incompatible battery pack is being used page 17 Set date and time Set the date and time If the message appears frequently the internal backup battery is used up Replace the battery pages 25 163 Power insufficient You tried to perform Cleaning mode when the battery level is insufficient Charge the battery pack or use the AC Adaptor charger not supplied No card Insert a memory card Unable to use card Format The memory card was formatted on a computer and the file format was modified or the memory card was formatted on another device Select OK then format 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 Card error Anincompatible memory card is inserted or the format was failed Reinsert the 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 Proces
90. p time Select the desired setting When the LIVE VIEW OVF switch is set to OVF looking into the viewfinder turns off the LCD monitor In the default setting while looking into the viewfinder the LCD monitor is turned off to prevent the battery pack wearing down If you want to turn on the LCD monitor while looking into the viewfinder select Off MENU button zx 1 Auto off w VF Off Note Regardless of the setting in this menu the recording information display automatically turns off after a set duration five seconds in the default setting page 69 1no E 123 124 Resetting to the default You can reset the main functions of the recording mode when the mode dial is set to P A S or M MENU button 2 Rec mode reset OK The items to be reset are as follows Items Reset to Exposure compensation 85 0 0 Metering mode 89 Multi segment Autofocus mode 74 AF A Drive mode 97 Single shot adv White balance 91 AWB Auto white balance ColorTemperature Color filter 92 5500K Color filter 0 Custom white balance 93 5500K ISO 90 AUTO Image size 114 L 14M DSLR A350 L 10M DSLR A300 Aspect ratio 115 3 2 Quality 115 Fine D RangeOptimizer 95 Standard Creative Style 95 Standard Flash mode 81 Fill flash differs based on whether the built i
91. peration 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 6 CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 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
92. printed with both edges cut off Depending on your printer the left right top 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 shop whether they can print the images without cutting off both edges s134 0 1 157 Cannot print images with the date Using Picture Motion Browser you can print images with date page 138 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 the manufacturer of the printer or the software When you print images at a shop images can be printed with the date if you ask them to do so For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer or consult with the manufacturer of the printer A connection cannot be established The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge standard Consult the
93. printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with PictBridge or not Set USB connection to PTP page 143 Disconnect and connect the USB cable again If an error message is indicated on the printer refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer Cannot print images Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the USB cable RAW data files cannot be printed mages shot using cameras other than this camera or images modified with a computer may not be printed is printed on the date inserted part of the image mages that do not have the recording data cannot be printed with the date inserted Set Date imprint to Off and print the image again page 146 158 Cannot print the image at the size selected Disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it whenever you change the paper size after the printer has been connected to the camera The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer Change the setting of either the camera page 144 or the printer Cannot operate the camera after canceling printing Wait for a while as the printer is carrying out the cancellation It may take some time depending on the printer Others The lens gets fogged Moisture 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 yo
94. prox 90 g 3 2 0z Rechargeable battery pack NP FM500H Used battery Lithium ion battery Maximum voltage DC 8 4V Nominal voltage DC 7 2 V Maximum charge current 20 Maximum charge voltage DC 8 4 V 11 8 Wh 1 650 mAh Maximum dimensions Approx 38 2 x 20 5 x 55 6 mm 1 9 16 x 13 16 x 2 1 4 inches W H D Mass Approx 78 g 2 8 oz Capacity Design and specifications are subject to change without notice On focal length 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 compatibility This camera conforms with DCF Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed s134 0 1 149 150 Trademarks is a trademark of Sony Corporation Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Me
95. 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 For the State of California USA only Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Perchlorate Material Lithium battery contains perchlorate For Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters 9 8 feet Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence 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 amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherw
96. rations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub or an extension cable Connecting your camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant allows advanced transfer high speed transfer as this camera is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant When your computer resumes from a suspend or sleep mode communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time 1ajnduio3 e uo N 127 Stage 1 Connecting the camera and your computer 1 Insert a memory card with recorded images into the camera 2 Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack in the camera or connect the camera to a wall outlet wall socket with the AC Adaptor charger not supplied When you copy images to your computer using insufficient battery pack copying may fail or image data may become corrupted if the battery pack shuts down too soon 3 Turn on the camera and the computer 4 Check that USB connection in A 2 is set to Mass Storage 5 Connect the camera and your computer The AutoPlay wizard appears on the desktop USB terminal 128 For Windows This section describes an example of copying images to a My Documents For Windows Vista Documents folder 1 Click Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft in Scanner and Camera Wizard gt OK as the wizard screen appears automatically on the
97. recording stops 5 Bracket Shoots three images with the exposure shifted by a selected Single step Press the shutter button shot by shot EV displayed with 135 is the step currently selected Notes When the mode dial is set to M the exposure is shifted by adjusting the shutter speed If you shift the exposure by adjusting the aperture value press and hold the AEL button When you adjust the exposure the exposure is shifted based on the compensated value The bracket cannot be used when the recording mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection The EV scale in bracket shooting Ambient bracket 0 3 steps three shots Exposure compensation 0 Flash bracket 0 7 steps three shots Flash compensation 1 0 LCD monitor Live view mode 2111101111124 21 60 12 LCD monitor Viewfinder mode Shown in the top row Shown in the bottom row uongunj Buroous au I Viewfinder t 2 1 0 1 2 1 2 1 0 1 2 99 100 n ambient bracket shooting the EV scale appears on the LCD monitor in the viewfinder too but it does not appear in flash bracket shooting When the bracket shooting starts the indexes that indicate already recorded images start to disappear one by one When Single bracket is selected in viewfinder mode if the shutter button is pressed halfway down and released br 1 appears for the amb
98. red value below When you select Custom you can register your setting page 93 Fn button White balance 5500K ColorTemperature or 00 Color filter To set the color temperature select the value with lt gt To set the color filter select the compensation direction with lt gt 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 5500K Sets the white balance by the color temperature The higher ColorTemperature the number the more reddish the image and the lower the number the more bluish the image 00 Color filter Achieves 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 The value is the color temperature value currently selected The value is the Color filter value currently selected Registering the color tones Custom white balance In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light source use of custom white balance is recommended in order to accurately reproduce the whiteness 1 Fn button White balance 2 Select xs SET with lt gt on the controller 3 Hold the camera so that the white area fully covers the spot metering circle an
99. remaining capacity of the battery back or charging conditions We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 to 30 C 50 to 86 F You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range Notes Connect the battery charger to an easily accessible wall outlet wall socket close by Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit the battery charger is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet wall socket If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet wall socket When charging is finished disconnect the power cord mains lead from the wall outlet wall socket and remove the battery pack from the battery charger If you leave the charged battery pack on the charger battery life may be decreased Do not charge any battery pack other than the InfoLITHIUM M series battery pack in the battery charger supplied with your camera Batteries other than the specified 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 have been installed Check that the battery pack is the specified type If the battery pack is the specified type remove the bat
100. rt the battery pack again after about one minute and turn on the power 7 Reset the settings page 124 7 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed As you insert the battery pack use the tip of the battery pack to push the lock lever page 16 Check the model number of the battery pack pages 13 17 The battery remaining indicator is incorrect or sufficient battery remaining 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 displayed battery remaining differs from the current one Fully discharge and then charge the battery pack to correct the display The battery pack is discharged Install a charged battery pack page 16 The battery pack is dead page 18 Replace it with new one s134 0 1 Cannot turn on the camera Install the battery pack correctly page 16 The battery pack is discharged Install a charged battery pack page 16 The battery pack is dead page 18 Replace it with new one 151 The power turns off suddenly If you do not operate the camera for given period of time the camera turns to power saving mode and nearly shuts down To cancel the power save operate the camera such as pressing the shutter button halfway down page 121 Sho
101. s Select the desired setting Toward Makes the flash level higher Toward Makes the flash level lower Notes If you have adjusted the flash level Zi appears on the LCD monitor in the viewfinder when the built in flash is pulled up When you adjust it be careful not to forget to reset the value The positive effect may not be visible due to the limited amount of flash light if the subject is at or around the maximum range for the flash If the subject is very close the negative effect may not be visible Exposure compensation and flash compensation Exposure compensation changes the shutter speed aperture and ISO sensitivity when AUTO is selected to perform the compensation If the flash is used the amount of flash light is also changed However flash compensation only changes the amount of flash light MENU button 1 Flash control Select the desired setting ADI flash This method controls the lighting of the flash factoring in the focus distance information and light metering data from the pre flash This method enables an accurate flash compensation with virtually no effect from the reflection off the subject Pre flash TTL This method controls the amount of flash light depending on the data only from pre flash light metering This method is susceptible to the reflection off the subject ADI Advanced Distance Integration TTL Through the lens When ADI flash i
102. s selected 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 not supplied cannot be determined wireless flash shooting using an external flash not supplied shooting with an off camera flash using a cable shooting with a macro twin flash etc the camera automatically selects Pre flash TTL mode Select Pre flash TTL in the following cases as the camera cannot perform flash compensations with ADI flash A wide panel is attached to the HVL F36AM flash A diffuser is used for flash shooting A filter with an exposure factor such as an ND filter is used A close up lens is used ADI flash is only available in combination with a lens that is provided with a distance encoder To determine if the lens is equipped with a distance encoder refer to the operating instructions supplied with the lens Fn button Metering mode Select the desired mode uongunj ay B Multi segment This mode measures light on each area after dividing the total area into multiple areas and determines the proper exposure of the entire screen Center weighted While emphasizing the central area of the screen this mode measures the average brightness of the entire screen Spot This mode measures light only in the spo
103. s that do not support them may result in or print images that do not reproduce faithful color When displaying images that were recorded with ss Adobe RGB on the camera or non Adobe RGB compliant devices the images are displayed with low saturation amp Selecting the drive mode This camera has five drive modes such as single shot advanced continuous advanced Use them for your purpose This mode is for normal shooting amp button 7 Single shot adv The camera records the images continuously at a following speed DSLR A350 DSLR A300 Live view mode Maximum 2 images per Maximum 2 images per second second Maximum 2 5 images per Maximum 3 images per Viewfinder mode second second Our measurement conditions The speed of continuous shooting is slower depending on shooting conditions 1 amp button c Continuous adv 2 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject When you press and hold the shutter button the recording continues The number of images that can be shot continuously is indicated The maximum number of continuous shots The number of continuous shooting images obtainable has an upper limit uongunj Buroous eu E Fine Standard No limit Until the memory card is full RAW amp JPEG 3 images RAW 4 images DSLR A350 6 images DSLR A300 The shooting speed becomes a little slower for fourth image or later
104. scaling range is as follows Scaling range Image size DSLR A350 DSLR A300 L Approx x1 1 x14 Approx x1 1 x12 M Approx x1 1 x11 Approx x1 1 x9 1 S Approx x1 1 x7 2 Approx x1 1 x6 1 104 Switching to the display of the image list 1 Press the EZ button button The screen changes to the index screen OTH 2 Press the DISP button repeatedly to select the desired screen 22 format The screen changes in the following DISP button order 9 images 25 images 4 images To return to the single image screen Press the button or the center of the controller when you select the desired image To select a folder 1 Select the folder bar with lt gt on the controller then press the center 28 1 110 37AM 125 193 Folder bar 2 Select the desired folder with A V then press the center MENU button gt 2 Slide show Plays back recorded images in order Slide show The slide show automatically stops after all the images have been played back You can view the previous next image with lt gt 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 gt 2 Interval Select the desired number o
105. select the folder when you are setting Date form dnjas 1no E Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a memory card including protected images MENU button 5 1 Format OK During the format the access lamp lights up Do not eject the memory card while the lamp is lit Notes Format the memory card using the camera If you format it on a computer the memory card may not be usable with the camera depending on the format type used Formatting may take several minutes depending on the memory card 117 118 Changing the noise reduction setting When you set the shutter speed to a second or longer Long exposure shooting the noise reduction is turned on for the same duration as the shutter was open This is to reduce the grainy noise typical in a long exposure When noise reduction is in progress a message appears and you cannot take another picture Select On to prioritize the image quality Select Off to prioritize the timing of shooting MENU button f 2 Long exp NR Off Note Noise reduction is not performed on continuous shooting or continuous bracketing even when it is set to On 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 On to prioritize the image quality Select Off to prioritize the timing of shooting MENU button 2 Hi
106. shooting date and more Print or save still images with the date Create a data disc using a CD burner drive or DVD burner drive For details on Picture Motion Browser refer to Picture Motion Browser Guide To start Picture Motion Browser Guide click Start Programs in Windows 2000 Programs Sony Picture Utility Help Picture Motion Browser Guide To start Picture Motion Browser Double click the Picture Motion Browser icon on the desktop Or from the Start menu Click Start Programs in Windows 2000 Programs Sony Picture Utility Picture Motion Browser To exit the Picture Motion Browser click button on the upper right corner of the screen Note The confirmation message of the Information tool appears on the screen when starting Picture Motion Browser for the first time Select Start This function informs you of news such as software updates You can change the setting later Note e If you save an image as RAW data the image is saved in the ARW2 0 format With Image Data Converter SR Ver 2 0 you can Edit images recorded in RAW mode with various corrections such as tone curve and sharpness Adjust images with the white balance exposure and creative style etc Save the images displayed and edited on a computer You can either save the image as RAW data or save it in the general file format
107. sing When Long exposure noise reduction will be done for the same amount of time that the shutter was open You cannot do any further shooting during this reduction Unable to display mages recorded with other cameras or images modified with a computer may not be able to be displayed No lens attached Shutter is locked The lens is not attached properly or the lens is not attached When attaching the camera to an astronomical telescope or something similar set the recording mode to M s134 0 E 161 162 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 overheating Allow it to cool The camera has become hot because you have been shooting continuously Turn the power off Cool the camera and wait until the camera is ready to shoot again Unable to magnify Unable to rotate image Images recorded with other cameras may not be enlarged or rotated No images changed You attempted to protect images or specified DPOF without changing the specification of those images Cannot
108. sired setting Changing other settings Selects the sound produced when the shutter is locked during self timer countdown etc MENU button 2 Audio signals Select the desired setting You can set the time to turn the camera to the power saving mode Power save Pressing the shutter button halfway down returns the camera to the shooting mode MENU button A 1 Power save Select the desired Regardless of the setting here the camera turns to power save mode after 30 minutes when the camera is connected to a TV dnjas 1no E MENU button amp 1 Date Time setup Set up the date and time MENU button amp 1 9 Language Select the language 121 122 Setting the LCD monitor MENU button 4 1 LCD brightness Select the desired setting On the recording information or playback screen you can adjust the brightness by pressing the DISP button a little longer You can check the recorded image on the LCD monitor right after the shooting You can change the displayed time MENU button zx 1 Auto review Select the desired setting Note In auto review the image will not be displayed in the vertical position even if you shot the image in a vertical position page 101 During shooting the recording information display appears on the LCD monitor You can change the displayed time of the display MENU button 1 Info dis
109. t metering circle in the center of the frame Shooting techniques Use 8 Multi segment metering for general shooting When shooting a subject with strong contrast in the focus area measure the light of the subject you want to shoot with the proper exposure using Spot metering then perform AE lock shooting page 83 89 90 Setting ISO Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number recommended exposure index The larger the number the higher the sensitivity 1 Press the ISO button to display ISO button the ISO screen DN 2 Select the desired value with A V on the controller The larger the number the higher the noise level Notes When ISO is set to AUTO ISO is automatically set as follows Recording mode IS0 AUTO Scene Selection The range differs depending on the mode P A S 100 400 The AUTO setting is not provided in recording mode M If you change the recording mode to M with the AUTO setting it is switched to 100 Set the ISO according to your shooting conditions Adjusting the color tones White balance The color tone of the subject changes depending on the characteristics of the light source The table below shows how the color tone changes based on various light sources compared with a subject that appears white under the sunlight Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Weather lightin
110. tain period of time is passed Program shift Pg or is canceled and returned to e When Program Shift Ps is selected the jy Camera shake warning indicator is not displayed This mode is suitable to Put 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 Shoot 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 59 2 Select the aperture value F number with the control dial S Smaller F number The foreground and L background of the subject are blurred ee Larger F number The subject and its foreground and background are also focused on ie a You cannot check the blurring of an image in the viewfinder Check the 2 7 recorded image and adjust the aperture AG Oar Aperture F number 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the meu subject The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to obtain correct exposure When the camera judges that the proper exposure is not obtained with the Shutter speed selected aperture value the shutter speed flashes In such cases adjust the aperture again Shooting techniques The shutter speed may become slower depending
111. tery pack replace it with new one or another one and check if the battery charger operates correctly If the battery charger operates correctly a battery error may have occurred f the battery charger is dirty charging may not be performed successfully Clean the battery charger with dry cloth etc To use your camera abroad Power sources You can use your camera and the battery charger and the AC VQ900AM AC Adaptor charger not supplied in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor a if necessary depending on the design of the wall outlet wall socket b BC VM10 Heet a Ib Note Do not use an electronic transformer travel converter as this may cause a malfunction eiawed Hunedald E 15 16 1 While sliding the battery cover Ser open lever open the battery cover IN 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 To remove the battery pack 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 To remove the battery cover The battery cover can be removed to attach a vertical grip not supplied To remove the cover push the lever in the direction of the arrow and slide it out
112. that are displayed when the focus has been confirmed indicate the area used for focusing They do not indicate the size of the area When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode you can adjust the focus manually uongunj Buroous eu E 75 16 1 Set the focus mode switch to MF 2 Rotate the focusing ring of the lens to achieve a sharp focus Focusing ring Notes e n the case of a subject that can be focused in autofocus mode the indicator lights up when the focus is confirmed When the Wide AF area is used the center area is used and when the Local AF area is used the area that is selected with the controller is used The camera resets the focal length to co infinity when the POWER switch is set to ON When using a tele converter etc rotation of the focusing ring may not be smooth The correct focus is not achieved if the diopter is not adjusted properly in viewfinder mode page 68 Zooming in in one step You can zoom in to the center of an image using the smart teleconverter Digital zoom and record the image 1 Set the LIVE VIEW OVF switch to LIVE VIEW 2 Press the 0 button Each time you press the 1 button the zoom scaling changes as follows Off Approx x1 4 Approx x2 The image size is automatically set to the following Zoom scaling Image size Approx x1 4 M Approx x2 S The number of pi
113. the CD ROM after the installation is complete The following software is installed and shortcut icons appear on the desktop Sony Picture Utility Picture Motion Browser Sony Image Data Suite Image Data Converter SR Image Data Lightbox SR After you install the software a shortcut icon for the customers registration website is created on the desktop Once you register on the website you can get secure and useful customer support http www sony net registration di B Macintosh Log on as Administrator for installation 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 SIDS_INST pkg file in the MAC folder to the hard disk icon 4 Double click the SIDS_INST pkg file in the copy to folder Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation Note When the restarting confirmation message appears restart the computer following the instructions on the screen 1ajnduio3 e uo N 137 138 Picture Motion Browser is not compatible with Macintosh computers With Picture Motion Browser you can Import images shot with the camera and display them on the computer Organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them Retouch Red Eye Correction etc print and send still images as e mail attachments change the
114. the beautiful red of the setting sun B W For shooting images in black and white monotone Adobet Adobe RGB For shooting images in Adobe RGB color space Q Contrast Saturation and T Sharpness can be adjusted for each Creative Style item Q Contrast The difference of light and shadow in an image gradation Increase the value to get an image with strong contrast Decrease the value for a softer finish Saturation The vividness of the colors Increase the value for an image with deep and vivid colors Decrease the value for a quiet finish D Sharpness The degree of highlighting of the contours Increase the value for a more crisp finish Decrease the value for a softer finish About Adobe RGB color space Adobe RGB color space has a wide range of color reproduction compared to sRGB that is the standard color space of the digital camera If the main purpose is to print out the image especially when a large part of the subject is vivid green or red Adobe RGB is more effective than other sRGB color modes The file name of the image starts with _DSC Notes If the Scene Selection is used you cannot change the settings for the Creative Style When B W is selected you cannot adjust the saturation Adobe RGB is for applications or printers that support color management and DCF2 0 option color space Using some applications or printer
115. the camera attenuates the contrast across the entire image to produce an image with proper brightness and contrast OH Advanced By dividing the image into small areas the camera analyses the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background producing the image with the optimal brightness and gradation Advanced of D Range Optimizer has no effect on RAW files Correct images using the D Range Optimizer function of Image Data Converter SR MENU button gy 1 Creative Style Select the desired setting When you want to adjust y Contrast Saturation or E Sharpness select the desired item with lt P then adjust the value with uongunj Buroous eu E A V rat Standard For shooting various scenes with rich gradation and beautiful colors mat 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 Port Portrait For shooting the skin color in a soft tone ideally suited to shooting portraits Lana Landscape The saturation contrast and sharpness are heightened for shooting vivid and crisp scenery Distant landscapes also stand out more 95 96 Nignt Night view The contrast is attenuated for shooting a nightscape that is more faithful to the real view Sunset Sunset For shooting
116. 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 Shooting with the viewfinder OVF You can select either the LCD monitor Live view or the viewfinder OVF to shoot images Set the LIVE VIEW OVF switch to OVF The screen status changes as follows ee UD 1 30 F3 5 9 tos l B Em wal 904 FINE 100 30 35 aca C3 Viewfinder display LCD monitor display When you look into the viewfinder the subject inside the focus area comes into focus automatically Eye Start AF To deactivate the Eye Start AF function MENU button xx 1 Eye Start AF Off When attaching the FDA MIAM Magnifier not supplied or the FDA 1 Angle Finder not supplied to the camera setting Eye Start AF to Off is recommended because the eyepiece sensors located below the viewfinder may be activated 68 Adjust the diopter adjustment dial to your eyesight until the indicators ES Q appear clearly in the viewfinder Turn the dial toward when you are far sighted toward when you near sighted cal Training the camera on the light allows you to adjust the diopter easily When it is hard to rotate the diopter adjustment dial Remove the eyecup
117. to attach the lens cap or body cap when not using the camera When attaching the body cap remove all the dust from the cap before placing it on the camera On operating temperatures Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0 and 40 C 32 and 104 F When using a Microdrive 5 and 40 C 41 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 camera How to prevent moisture condensation When bringing the camera from a cold place to a warm place seal the camera in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to conditions at the new location over about an hour If moisture condensation occurs Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens you will be unable to record clear images On the internal rechargeable battery 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 This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera However if you use the camera for only short periods it discharges gradually and if you do not use the ca
118. u 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 page 25 If the date setting is lost every time the battery pack is charged consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility The number of recordable images does not decrease or decreases 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 115 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 POWER switch is set to OFF and the access lamp is not illuminated page 25 The camera does not work properly Turn off the camera Remove the battery pack and insert it again If an AC Adaptor charger not supplied is used disconnect the power cord If the camera is hot allow it to cool down before trying this corrective procedure If the camera does not work after doing these solutions consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility s134 0 d 159 160 The five bars of the Super SteadyShot scale flash The Super SteadyShot function does not work You can continue to shoot but the Super SteadyShot function will not work Turn the camera off and on If the Super SteadyShot scale continues to flash consult y
119. ute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance and keep this manual for future reference Carefully observe all warnings precautions and instructions on the appliance or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them Use Power Sources This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home consult your dealer or local power company For those sets designed to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions Polarization This set may be equipped with a polarized ac power cord plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity sin
120. wn damage or loss Clean the flash surface before use The heat of flash emission may cause dirt 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 The battery pack the accessory shoe cap etc may be swallowed If such a problem Occurs consult a doctor immediately Index Numerics 40 segment honeycomb pattern meterie 148 A Adobe 95 AE lock AEL button AE ate caesi ense ener AF illuminator 80 Ambient bracket 100 Amount of 56 Anti dust function 32 Aperture n 56 59 Aperture 59 Aspect ratio rohs 115 Audio signals 121 Auto off w VF 123 Auto review 122 Autoflash sess 79 81 Autofocus eseeeseeeer 72 Autofocus mode 74 B Battery 16 Bracket teet eee BULB shooting C Center weighted 89 irent 21 Charging battery pack 14 Cleaning mode 32 Color eee 92 Color temperature 92 Compression ratio 115 Cont
121. xels in the image size selected here is different from that of the image size selected in normal mode M 3264 x 2176 pixels DSLR A350 27768 x 1840 pixels DSLR A300 S 2416 x 1600 pixels DSLR A350 2032 x 1360 pixels DSLR A300 Notes When the LIVE VIEW OVF switch is set to OVF the smart teleconverter is unavailable When the smart teleconverter is available When in AF mode AF area is set to 1 Spot When the smart teleconverter is available Metering mode is set 8 Multi segment uongunj Buroous eu E TI 78 When Quality is set to RAW RAW RAW J RAW amp JPEG the smart teleconverter is unavailable Using the flash In a dark location using the flash allows you to shoot the subject brightly and it also helps to prevent camera shake When shooting into the sun you can use the flash to shoot a bright image of the backlit subject 1 Press the button 4 button The flash pops up n 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 2 After the flash charging is completed shoot the subject 4 Flashing The flash is being charged When the indicator flashes you cannot release the shutter ites 5 4 Lit The flash has been charged and is 4 Flash charging ready to fire indicator When
122. y portion 108 High speed sync 71 Histogram 87 101 107 108 Image Data Converter 139 Image Data Lightbox SR 140 Image 115 Image 5126 5 Index print s Index screen Info disp time ISO sensitivity 90 J JPEG eet 115 L Landscapes sores 51 LCD brightness 122 LCD monitor 38 39 69 70 106 19 Liye VEW EE 67 Long exp NR 118 Low key 108 52 Manual 63 Manual focus Manual shift Metering mode Microdrive Multi N New folder 117 Night portrait oo 55 Night view 55 Noise reduction 118 Number of recordable images Te 29 30 P PictBridge lt i 143 Picture Motion Browser 138 Pixel mapping 154 PlaybackDisplay 101 POTtralt ee eee 50 POWET SAVE one eee 121 Preset white balance 9 Pressing halfway down 49 72 Print 141 143 Priority 119 Program
123. you press the shutter button halfway down under dark lighting in autofocus mode the flash may be fired to help easily focus a subject AF illuminator uongunj Buroous E Shooting techniques The lens or lens hood may block the light of the flash and a shadow may appear on the image Remove the lens hood Shoot the subject at a distance of 1 m 3 3 feet or greater Note Do not hold the camera by grabbing the flash emitter 79 The flash range The built in flash range depends on the ISO sensitivity and aperture value Refer to the following table 80 Aperture F2 8 F4 0 F5 6 ISO AUTO 1 4 8 6 46 28 1 6m 3 3 20 1 4 3 m 3 3 14 setting eet feet feet 100 1 43m 3 3 14 1 3 m 3 3 9 8 1 2 1 m 3 3 6 9 eet feet feet 200 6m 3 3 20 1 43m 3 3 14 1 3m 3 3 9 8 eet feet feet 400 1 4 8 6m 4 6 28 1 6m 3 3 20 1 4 3 3 3 14 eet feet feet 800 2 12 m 6 6 39 1 4 8 6 4 6 28 1 6m 3 3 20 eet feet feet 1600 2 8 17m 9 2 56 2 12m 6 6 39 1 4 8 6 m 4 6 28 eet feet feet 3200 4 24 m 13 79 2 8 17 m 9 2 56 2 12m 6 6 39 eet feet feet The AF illuminator AF illuminator does not operate when Autofocus mode is set to Continuous AF or the subject is moving in E Automatic AF The or indicator lights The AF illuminator may not operate with focal lengths of 3

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