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1. 3 Turn on the camera and the computer then start the Remote Camera Control Notes When you press the shutter button without looking into the viewfinder close the eyepiece shutter with the eyepiece shutter lever In Interval Timer Shooting the drive mode is set to 0 Single shot adv If the focus is not achieved the shutter is not released except when the manual focus is selected or Priority setup in the Il Recording menu is set to Release To start up exit Remote Camera Control B Windows Click Start All Programs Sony Image Data Suite Remote Camera Control To exit click the 4 button on the upper right corner of the screen BW Macintosh Double click Remote Camera Control in the Sony Image Data Suite folder from the Application folder To exit click Quit Remote Camera Control from the Remote Camera Control menu 150 Note PMB is not compatible with Macintosh computers With 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 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 refer to Guide
2. 1 P 1 125 F5 6 20 4 2 oo em 3898 AWB 4 4 020 FINE Ez z 100 Quick Navi Creative Style The illustration above is an example of the detailed display in the horizontal position 1 3 Display Indication Display Indication PASM Mode dial 49 51 O Gai Drive mode 83 lung on RS Gis ews 1 125 Shutter speed 54 F5 6 Aperture 53 53 EGS Focus mode 58 2 0 Exposure 70 AE lock 71 DMF 2 ES AF area 60 Display Indication 9 Metering 69 ih amp Flash mode 65 pl D Range Optimizer 79 iin Saint Creative Style 80 m Exposure compensation Neu Clear 70 Metered Manual eet Want 55 Porat n Sunset gi Flash compensation 73 muc Tm D a EV scale 55 86 ISO AUTO ISO sensitivity 74 1 1 Contrast Saturation m 1 Sharpness Brightness 1 1 Zone 82 41 uoljesado 1no E Displa Indication 4 Q White balance Auto Display Indication Preset Color 90 Battery remaining 19 temperature Color filter M1 8s Custom 75 RAW Image quality 108 cRAW RAW J cRAW J X FINE FINE STD Cr Cs Image size 107 APS C iE size 134 Aspect ratio DW ES 107 Cit Cm rs qs lt CF Memory card 24 100 Remaining number of recordable images 33
3. Shooting with the DRO advanced bracket Shooting with the mirror lockup function Shooting with the Remote Commander Using the preview function Registering your own settings sse 91 Usingtheviewing Playing back images function Checking the information of recorded images Deleting images Delete Viewing images on a TV screen Using the menu 205 w 107 110 112 114 116 Menu function list Recording menu 1 f Recording menu 2 Recording menu 3 f Recording menu 4 Custom menu Custom menu 2 118 Custom menu 3 121 24123 w 126 127 gt Playback menu 1 gt Playback menu 2 X Setup menu 1 T X Setup menu 2 129 X Setup menu 3 131 X Setup menu 4 134 Viewing images on a computer Copying images to your computer s 37 Viewing images on your computer z 141 145 Using the software Printing images Printing images by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer 152 Others Specifications 2 157 Troubleshooting 160 Warning messages i PrecautiOns iei 12 Checking the accessories supplied The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces BC VMIO Battery charger 1 Shoulder strap 1 Po
4. 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 aJ position the display automatically rotates to adjust to the camera position DISP button Detailed display Enlarged display P 1 125 F5 6 03 P 1 125 F56 83303 AUTO No disol Ei aws gt NO CISp ay mew FINE 100 90 FINE 100 E Quick Navi f3 Creative Style Quick Navi f3 Creative Style You can set the display so as not to be rotated with Rec info disp in the Custom menu page 120 42 Note You can display the screen used for adjusting the brightness of the LCD monitor by pressing the DISP button a little longer page 127 43 1no E You can adjust white balance ISO sensitivity drive mode and exposure compensation by checking the display panel on the top of the camera WB ISO DRIVE Pa i ad 2 1 Shutter speed Exposure 70 White balance ISO sensitivity Drive mode 54 Aperture 75 74 83 93 WB 180 DRIVE 25 dans iB d r5 55 td J 021 wa 021 am 5 2 Display Indication Battery remaining 19 100 Remaining number of recordable images 33 Even when the remaining number of recordable images i
5. To start PMB Guide double click the shortcut of 3 PMB Guide on the desktop When starting up from the start menu click Start Programs in Windows 2000 Programs Sony Picture Utility Help PMB Guide To start up exit PMB Double click the x PMB Picture Motion Browser icon on the desktop Or from the Start menu Click Start Programs in Windows 2000 Programs Sony Picture Utility PMB Picture Motion Browser To exit the PMB click button on the upper right corner of the screen Note The confirmation message of the Information tool appears on the screen when starting PMB for the first time Select Start This function informs you of news such as software updates You can change the setting later 151 1ajnduio2 e uo safew Guimai p 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 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 images Stage 1 Setting the camera Note t is recommended to use the AC Adaptor charger not supplied to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing 1 Press the MENU button and set USB conne
6. Unable to use Memory Stick Format Unable to use CF card Format The memory card was formatted on a computer and the file format was modified or the memory card Invalid operation When in BULB shooting you attempt to operate the Intelligent preview function 167 Use Memory Stick slot to format You attempt to format the Memory Stick Duo that is inserted into the CF card insertion slot using an adaptor Insert the Memory Stick Duo into the Memory Stick Duo insertion slot and format it No Memory Stick inserted Shutter is locked No CF card inserted Shutter is locked Release w oCard is set to Disable Set it to Enable or insert a memory card Unable to display Images 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 exposure mode to M Unable to print You tried to mark RAW images with a DPOF mark 168 Check the connected device A 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
7. Another DVD device malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote Commander Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for your DVD device or cover the sensor of your DVD device with black paper 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 109 Images are 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 Cannot print images with the date Using PMB you can print images with date page 151 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
8. N 10 11 12 38 Ko 10 11 ISO button 74 Exposure button 70 DRIVE button 83 Shutter button 49 Front control dial 48 118 AF illuminator 62 Self timer lamp 85 Remote sensor 88 8 Lens contacts 9 Mirror Preview button 89 Lens mount XX Display panel illumination button 44 a Accessory shoe 65 WB White Balance button 75 Eyepiece shutter lever 85 88 150 Mode dial 49 51 4 Flash sync terminal 68 Lens release button 21 Focus mode lever 58 62 Do not directly touch these parts pry a N Viewfinder 28 Eyepiece sensors 127 Power switch 27 MENU button 105 DISP Display button LCD brightness button 42 92 Delete button 99 gt Playback button 92 o 10 LCD monitor 41 For shooting C Custom button 109 For viewing Histogram button 93 For shooting Fn Function button 48 For viewing 5 Image rotation button 94 11 Diopter adjustment dial 28 12 For shooting
9. i Notes Regardless of the menu setup of the camera setup for printing is fixed as follows The number of sheets 1 up Paper size Auto Layout Auto Date imprint Off When the camera is connected to a TV with the video cable supplied the PRINT button is disabled 156 Specifications Camera System Camera Type Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera and interchangeable lenses Lens All of Lens except for DT lens Using a DT lens is not guaranteed because the corners of the field are darkened and the camera does not meet the primary AE performance standard APS C size capt is automatically selected Image sensor Total pixel number of camera Approx 25 720 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx 24 610 000 pixels Image format 35 mm 35 9x24 0 CMOS sensor ISO sensitivity Recommended exposure index AUTO 100 to 6400 SteadyShot System Sensor Shift mechanism SteadyShot Compensation capability Approximately 2 5 to4 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 Viewfinder Type Fixed eye level system with pentaprism Focusing Screen Spherical Acute Matte exchangeable option Frame coverage Approx 1 Magnification 0 74 x with 50 mm lens at infinity 1 Eye point Approximately 20 mm f
10. For InfoLITHIUM battery only An incompatible battery pack is being used Set date and time Set the date and time If you have not used the camera for a long time charge the internal rechargeable battery pages 27 170 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 Memory Stick No CF card The type of the memory card inserted into the camera is different from the memory card type selected with Memory card in the X Setup menu Set it to appropriate position 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 If the message still appears change the memory card Card error An incompatible memory card is inserted or the format was failed Read only memory Your camera cannot record or delete images on this Memory Stick Duo Reinsert the Memory Stick Reinsert the CF 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 Processing Unable to operate When the buffer memory is full you attempt to operate the Intelligent preview function by releasing the preview button
11. 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 170 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 breakdown damage or loss Keep the camera supplied accessories etc out of the reach of children The Memory Stick Duo etc may be swallowed If such a problem occurs consult a doctor immediately Notes on handling the focusing screen Becareful not to touch the focusing screen the mirror etc with your finger If dust lands on the surface of the screen remove dust using a blower In this case do not use a spray blower If the screen has a scratch or gets oily consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility 171 s134 0 Index Numerics 40 segment honeycomb pattern meteisses 69 Adobe 109 1 AEL button Ambient light
12. 1 Turn on your computer and insert T the CD ROM supplied into the Application nin for Camera CD ROM drive i The installation menu screen appears e If it does not appear double click prm Computer For Windows XP My Computer amp SONYPICTUTIL Install exe Under Windows Vista the AutoPlay screen may appear Select Install exe and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with the installation 2 Click Install Verify that both Sony Image Data Suite and Sony Picture Utility are checked and follow the instructions on the screen 146 3 Remove the CD ROM after the installation is complete The following software is installed and shortcut icons appear on the desktop Sony Image Data Suite Image Data Converter SR Image Data Lightbox SR Sony Picture Utility PMB Picture Motion Browser PMB Guide B Macintosh Log on as Administrator 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 147 1ajnduio2 e u
13. Custom menu page 116 61 uonounj Burjoous au Ba Press the shutter button halfway down a AF illuminator red illuminator is automatically emitted until the focus is locked according to the situation When you shoot a subject under dark conditions or when you shoot a low contrast subject the AF illuminator allows the camera to focus more easily on the subject The AF illuminator does not operate when the focus mode is set to Continuous AF or the subject is moving in Automatic AF The AF illuminator does not operate when the center area is not selected with AF area set to amp Local The AF illuminator may not operate with focal lengths of 300 mm or longer When a flash not supplied is attached the AF illuminator of the flash is used You can deactivate the AF illuminator with AF illuminator in the Recording menu page 112 You can set the distance of a subject 1 Set the focus mode lever to MF 62 2 Rotate the focusing ring of the lens to achieve a sharp focus i E W Focusing ring Notes In the case of a subject that can be focused in auto focus mode the indicator lights up in the viewfinder when the focus is confirmed When the Wide AF area is selected the center area is used and when the Local AF area is selected the area that is selected with the multi selector is used The camera resets the focal length to co infinity when you
14. as a memory card 1 Open the memory card cover Oy wA 2 Insert a memory card not Terminal part supplied from the terminal part the terminal side has a number or of small holes Y Set the face side with the label toward the LCD monitor For a Memory Stick Duo insert it all the way in until it clicks Terminal part 3 Close the memory card cover Note In the default setting a CF card is selected as the memory card If you use a Memory Stick Duo you have to switch the memory card setting page 24 23 eiawed ay E To remove the memory card Check that the access lamp is not lit then open the memory card cover CompactFlash Microdrive Push down the CF card eject lever After the card is ejected a little pull out the memory card Memory Stick Duo Push the Memory Stick Duo once To shoot using a Memory Stick Duo MJ i m CF card eject lever Access lamp After turning on the camera follow the steps below to switch the memory card setting Press the Fn button so that the Quick Navi screen appears page 48 Select the memory card item with A W lt gt on the multi selector Select MS with the front or rear control dial You also select the card with Memory card in the amp Setup menu page 129 24 Front control dial dr Y 0 w Rear control dial
15. AEL AE lock button 71 SLOW SYNC button 67 For viewing Bea Index button 96 13 Metering mode lever 69 14 Display panel 44 15 For shooting AF MF Auto focus manual focus button 64 For viewing Q Enlarge button 95 16 Rear control dial 48 118 17 Access lamp 24 18 Multi selector 47 19 Jj SteadyShot switch 46 39 uomnejado 1no E m J jN E Memory Stick Duo insertion slot 23 Memory card cover 23 CF card insertion slot 23 CF card eject lever 24 Hooks for shoulder strap 29 REMOTE terminal 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 8 HDMI terminal 103 155 9 VIDEO OUT USB terminal 101 138 10 Battery cover 18 N e fed I amp NI 40 Tripod receptacle Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5 5 mm 7 32 inch You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5 5 mm 7 32 inch and may damage the camera
16. ISO Y 3020100 402034 A AUTO o AWB FINE C S Select Change More 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 On the Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo You can use the Memory Stick m Duo with your camera EH e Memory Stick You cannot use the Memory Stick with your camera A e Memory Stick PRO Duo or Memory Stick PRO HG Duo with a capacity up to 16 GB have been confirmed to operate properly with this camera 25 eiawed ay
17. authorized Sony service facility Check the following items gt a Remove the battery pack and insert the battery pack again after about one minute and turn on the power C O Reset the settings page 134 gt Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Battery pack and power 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 170 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 18 The battery pack is dead page 20 Replace it with new one 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 127 160 Shooting images Nothing is displayed on the LCD monitor 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 127 The L
18. is ready to shoot again 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 Cover open Close the memory card cover to start shooting 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 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 Printer error Check the printer Check if the image you want to print is corrupted Printer busy Check the printer 169 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 stro
19. of light 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 Auto Preset white balance 1 Press the WB button to display the White balance mode screen 2 Select the desired mode with A V the multi selector You can use the front control dial instead 75 uonounj Hurooys ayy F 3 Select a preset white balance then finely adjust the color tone with lt gt on the multi selector if necessary Adjusting it toward turns the image reddish and adjusting it toward turns the image bluish The increment is equivalent to about 10 Mired You can use the rear control dial instead Mired a unit to indicate the color conversion quality in color temperature filters AWB Auto WB Approx 3000 to The camera automatically detects a light 7500K source and adjusts the color tones 3 amp Daylight Approx 5300 If you select an option to suit a specific ft Shade Approx 7500K light source the color tones are adjusted for the light source preset white balance Cloudy Approx 6100K Tungsten Approx 2800K 3 Fluorescent we Flash Approx 6500K Since the color of fluorescent light cannot be expressed by the color temperature the color temper
20. or page 59 The area that the focus is confirmed in the AF area illuminated briefly in red Focus area Focus indicator S Single shot AF The camera focuses on and the focus is locked when you 039 press the shutter button halfway down This is useful when shooting a motionless subject A Automatic AF The AF mode is switched between Single shot AF and EPA Continuous AF according to the movement of the subject When you press and hold the shutter button halfway down if the subject is motionless the focus is locked and if the subject is in motion the camera continues to focus In continuous shooting the second and later shots are automatically set to Continuous AF Continuous AF The camera continues to focus while the shutter button is 059 pressed and held halfway down This is useful when the subject is in motion Ifthe AF areais setto Wide the AF area switches to match the position of the subject The audio signals will not sound when the subject is in focus 98 You can set the function of the position of the focus mode lever to DMF Direct Manual Focus with AF A setup in the I Recording menu page 63 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 canno
21. 1 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 Duo 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 Stick Duo within the reach of small children They might accidentally swallow it 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 26 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 turn the camera on To turn the camera off set it to OFF OFF tON 2 Verify that OK is selected on the LCD monitor then press the center of the multi selector 3 Select each item with lt gt and set the numeric value with A V Date Time setup A 2008 1 1 12 00 AM v YYYY MM DD 4 Select Adjust e Enter 4 Repeat step 3 to set other items th
22. 113 Pr ViGw aseo yi ene e 89 aiutare 124 152 Priority setup 112 Program auto 51 Program Shift 52 PLOT PM 124 Q Quick Navi esses 48 R RAW 108 148 Rear SYNC eer erret 66 Rec mode Rec info disp ss Remote Camera Control Remote Commander AAA nda 30 83 88 104 155 R S t 114 122 134 Reset amp 134 174 Single shot AF Slide show Slow sync SPOe eaaa ea SteadyShot function U USB 130 V Video output sess 128 Viewfinder 28 45 Viewing 92 101 W WB button 75 White balance 75 White balance bracket 87 Wireless flash 66
23. Anti dust function APETITE APS C Size Aspect ratio Audio signals Auto TOCS scorrere teen 58 Auto review esee 117 Autoflash sese 66 B Battery 18 Bracket ettet 85 Bright area portion 93 BULB shooting Center weighted 69 CE Catd o need 23 Charging battery pack 14 Cleaning 36 Color filter 76 Color 109 Color temperature 76 Compression ratio 108 Continuous 58 Continuous bracket 85 Continuous shooting 84 Contrast 80 Creative Style 80 Custom button 109 Custom white balance TI D Dark area portion 93 Date imprint 125 Date Time 27 Delete 99 Diopter adjustment 28 Direct manual focus 63 DISP button 42 92 Display 1 44 DPOF 124 D Range Optimizer 79 DRIVE button Drive mode sses Exposure compensation Exposure lo
24. Off No compensation Standard When there is a high contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background which is common when shooting into the sun the camera attenuates the contrast across the entire image to produce an image with proper brightness and contrast 059 Advanced Auto By dividing the image into small areas the camera analyzes the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background producing the image with the optimal brightness and gradation Advanced Level The level is selected between Lv 1 weak and Lv 5 strong Notes Since the speed of continuous shooting may be slower in Advanced Auto we recommend that you select HJ Standard in situations including shooting sports images you need high speed continuous shooting 19 uonounj Buroous ayy B For enlarged RAW images the effects of the D Range optimizer other than Standard cannot be checked on the camera When shooting with the D Range optimizer the image may be noisy Especially when you enhance the effect with P amp H Advanced Level select the level by checking the recorded image Using the Creative Style This Creative Style is pre programmed with image styles optimal for various scenes and purposes You can take a picture with an appropriate level of color reproduction and tone Besides using these image styles as a base you can produce an image to
25. Off Turns off the sound For details see page 36 131 nuaw dnjag p AF Micro Adj You can finely adjust the focus of each lens Perform this operation only when needed Note that you may not be able to properly focus on a subject if you have made a poor adjustment On Registers the adjustment value of the attached lens or focuses on a subject using the registered value Adjustment values are set between 20 to 20 Off Does not perform AF fine adjustment Clear Clears the values of all the registered lenses After a message appears select OK with A on the multi selector then press the center of the multi selector amount You can register adjusted values of AF Micro Adj Select the desired value with A V on the multi selector then press the center of the multi selector Notes When AF Micro Adj is not set to On you cannot register an adjustment value By shifting the value toward the focus point shifts toward the background and by shifting it toward the point shifts toward the foreground Decide the value by reference to the result of a test shooting We recommend that you decide the value under actual shooting conditions When you attach a lens that is registered on the camera the registered value is displayed When you attach an unregistered lens 0 is displayed If is displayed as the value then a total of 30 lenses have been registere
26. 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 call toll free 1 800 822 8837 or visit http www rbre 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 Caution Incorrect use of the battery pack risks explosion fire or chemical burn Comply with the following precautions Do not disassemble Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering dropping or stepping on it Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals Do not expose to high temperature above 140 F 60 C such as in direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries Be sure to charge the battery with Sony battery charger or the device that can charge the
27. and white monotone Sepia Sepia For capturing images in sepia monotone 81 uonounj Burjoous ayy B Parameters Q Contrast The higher the value selected the more the difference of light and shadow is accentuated thus making an impact on an image Saturation The higher the value selected the vivider the color When a lower value selected the color of the image is restrained and quiet Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness The higher the value selected the more the highlighting of the contours is accentuated and the lower the value selected the more the highlighting of the contours is softened Brightness Adjusts the brightness of an entire image Zone Preventing an image from becoming overexposed or underexposed a rich tone is reproduced When a higher value is selected it prevents an image from becoming overexposed when shooting a bright area subject and when a lower value is selected it prevents an image from becoming underexposed when shooting a dark area subject Notes When B W or teat Sepia is selected you cannot adjust the saturation If you adjust EB Zone you cannot adjust jj Contrast 82 Selecting the drive mode This camera has nine drive modes such as single shot advanced continuous advanced Use them for your purpose 1 Press the DRIVE button to display DRIVE button the setup scre
28. battery Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children Keep the battery pack dry Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony Dispose of used battery promptly according to the instructions For Customers in the U S A If 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 A900 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 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 no
29. can check and adjust the effect of the exposure white balance D Range Optimizer and so on Intelligent preview 1 Focus on the subject and press the preview button While the button is held down the aperture is narrowed to match the Preview button Ej aperture value displayed in the viewfinder Optical preview Youcan adjust the aperture during the preview 2 Release the preview button The image is displayed on the LCD monitor Intelligent preview Maintain the camera position until the image is displayed on the LCD monitor after releasing the button Burjoous ayy A 1250 F56 23 AWB aE gt Select Change 3 Select an item with lt gt on the multi selector then adjust the value with the front or rear control dial The adjusted value is maintained except for some functions Pressing the DISP button compares the modified image to the original image Pressing it again returns to the modified image Pressing the qj button returns the values to the original values 4 Press the shutter button halfway down and clear the Intelligent preview screen to shoot 89 When you want to activate only the Optical preview function Set Preview Function to Optical Preview in the XY Custom menu page 117 Notes The image in the viewfinder will be darker during the Optical preview The auto focus does not functio
30. distance information Notes When the distance between the subject and the flash cannot be determined wireless flash shooting 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 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 For details see page 73 You can select a compensation increment for shutter speed aperture and exposure 0 5 EV Changes in 1 2 EV steps 0 3 EV Changes in 1 3 EV steps 400 1600 Sets the range to 400 1600 400 800 Sets the range to 400 800 200 1600 Sets the range to 200 1600 200 800 Sets the range to 200 800 200 400 Sets the range to 200 400 111 nuaw Hulpsosay E Recording menu 3 For details see page 63 For details see page 60 Select a setting for shutter release AF The shutter cannot be released when the focus is not confirmed Release Th
31. gradation and beautiful colors vivia f Vivid The saturation and contrast are heightened for capturing striking images of colorful scenes and subjects such as flowers spring greenery blue sky or ocean views Neurait Neutral The saturation and sharpness are lowered for capturing images in a quiet tone This is also suitable for capturing image material to be modified with a computer cisar Clear For capturing images in a clear tone with limpid colors in the highlighted area suitable for capturing radiant light Deep t Deep For capturing images with deep and dense color expressions suited to capturing the solid presence of the subject tignt Light For capturing images with bright and uncomplicated color expressions suited to capturing refreshingly light ambience Porra Portrait For capturing the skin color in a soft tone ideally suited to capturing portraits misa Landscape The saturation contrast and sharpness are heightened for capturing vivid and crisp scenery Distant landscapes also stand out more Sunset Sunset For capturing the beautiful red of the setting sun miat Night view The contrast is attenuated for capturing a nightscape that is more faithful to the real view Autumn Autumn leaves For capturing autumn scenes vividly highlighting the red and yellow of coloring leaves gw t B W For capturing images in black
32. images without any modification Adobe RGB This has a wide range of color reproduction When a large part of the subject is vivid green or red Adobe RGB is effective The file name of the image starts with _DSC Notes Adobe RGB is for applications or printers that support color management and DCF2 0 option color space Using some applications or printers that do not support them may result in or print images that do not reproduce faithful color When displaying images that were recorded with Adobe RGB on the camera or non Adobe RGB compliant devices the images are displayed with low saturation 109 nuaw Buip1028H p Recording menu 2 For details see page 66 You can select the flash control mode to set the amount of flash light 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 is selected using a lens that is provided with a distance encoder feature can perform more accurate flash compensation by using more accurate
33. light in a way most similar to that of the human eye which is ideal for general shooting including shooting into direct sunlight Center weighted While emphasizing the central area of the screen this mode measures the average brightness of the entire screen 2 Spot This mode measures light only in the spot metering circle in the center of the frame This is suitable for shooting a subject with strong contrast or measuring the light of a specific area of the screen 69 Buroous ayy E Multi segment metering The screen of this camera is equipped with 39 honeycomb sharped metering elements and one metering element that covers the surrounding area These elements work in sync with auto focus allowing the camera to accurately measure the position and brightness of the subject in order to determine the exposure In multi segment metering if the focus is locked the exposure the shutter speed and the aperture is locked simultaneously only when Single shot AF or Automatic AF Except for exposure mode M the exposure is automatically acquired Automatic exposure Based on the exposure acquired by the automatic exposure you can perform exposure compensation depending on your preference You can make the entire image brighter by shifting it to the side The entire image becomes darker when you shift it to the side Adjust in the Base exposure
34. mark appears in the G RS viewfinder and on the LCD monitor 50 AEL button I 3 21 01 PER 3 While pressing the AEL button recompose the image if necessary and shoot the image 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 Youcan change the function and operation of the AEL button with AEL button in the 4 Custom menu page 118 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 subject The metering indicator displays the Ta degree of exposure difference zero being the locked exposure Shifting to the side makes the image MEL DES brighter and shifting to the side makes the image darker When the image is too bright or too dark to get the proper exposure or gt appears or flashes at the end of the indicator 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 12 Adjusting the amount of flash light Flash compensation 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 Adjusting it toward makes the flash level higher and adjusting it toward makes the flash level lower 1 Press
35. 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 ci 2 Servicing Do not attempt to service the set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards 4 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U S A use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet 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
36. on RAW images You can specify any number up to 9 124 Date imprint You can date images when printing them The position of the date inside or outside the image character size etc depends on your printer On Imposes the date Off Does not impose the date Note This function may not provided depending on the printer Index print You can create an index print of all the images in the memory card Create index Specifies an index print Delete index Does not specify an index print 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 When you play back an image recorded in the portrait position the camera detects the orientation of the image and automatically displays it in the correct position Auto rotate Displays the image in the portrait position if required Manual rotate Displays all images in the landscape position 125 nuaw 339eq e d F gt Playback menu 2 Slide show Repeatedly plays back the recorded images in the memory card You can view the previous next image with lt gt on the multi selector To pause the slide show Press the center of the multi selector Pres
37. 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 otherwise 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 Applicable Accessories Remote Commander 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 consequen
38. regular exposures on multiple images AEL hold The camera temporarily performs spot metering and locks the measured exposure value Select from the following two options Holding the value while the AEL button is pressed AEL toggle 1 AEL hold or holding the value until the AEL button is pressed again AEL toggle This is useful when you want to temporarily perform spot metering Notes 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 56 in the manual exposure mode When the mode dial is set to M Manual exposure or P Program Shift you can switch the functions of the front aiii and rear control dials from the shutter speed or aperture gt SS IK F no Adjusts the shutter speed with the front control dial and adjusts the aperture with the rear control dial xii F no WE SS Adjusts the aperture with the front control dial and adjusts the shutter speed with the rear control dial 118 You can compensate the exposure with the front control dial aiii or rear control dial We Off Does not compensate the exposure with the dials Front dial Compensates the exposure with the front control dial Rear dial Compensates the exposure with the rear control dial For example when Ctrl dial setup is set to
39. 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 bright or dark area portion It is impossible to restore these area with a computer later Adjust the exposure if necessary and shoot again sjexid jo 1 Display the image you want to rotate then press the 5 button 2 Press the center of the multi selector 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 94 Note When you copy rotated images to a computer PMB contained on the CD ROM supplied can display the rotated images correctly However the images may not be rotated depending on the software An image can be enlarged for closer examination This is convenient to check the focus condition of a recorded image 1 Display the image you want to enlarge then press the button The center of the image is enlarged Q button 2 Scale up or down the image with the rear control dial 3 Select the portion you want to enlarge with A V 4 P on the multi selector Each time you press the center of the multi selector the screen changes Enlarged playback screen between the enlarged screen and the
40. supplied HDMI cable not supplied No Er Q To the o HDMI terminal To change the type of the HDMI output signal The output signal from this camera is determined automatically according to a connected TV other signals however may make the image clearer depending on the subject page 128 Notes Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo Use an HDMI mini connector on one end for the camera and a connector suitable for connection to your TV on the other end By connecting your camera to Sony s VIDEO A compatible TV using an HDMI cable TV sets suitable image quality for viewing still picture automatically Please refer to the operating instructions of Sony s VIDEO A compatible TV for more details Some devices may not work properly Do not connect the output connector of the device with the HDMI terminal on the camera This may cause a malfunction On PhotoTV HD This camera is compatible with the PhotoTV HD standard By connecting Sony s PhotoTV HD compatible devices using an HDMI cable whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality PhotoTV HD allows for a highly detailed photo like expression of subtle textures and colors 103 eu E Connecting the camera to TV and turning to the playback mode allows you to play back images using the Remote Commander Most of the buttons on the Remote Commander have
41. the Fn button to display the Quick Navi screen page 48 2 Select the flash compensation item with A W 4 on the multi selector FINE C Select Change More Flash compensation 3 Select the desired compensation value with the front or rear control dial Notes If you have adjusted the flash level Z4 appears in the viewfinder when the flash is attached on 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 13 uonounj Burjoous ayy B 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 2 Select the desired value with A on the multi selector You can use the front or rear control dial instead The number is incremented by 1 step using the front control d
42. whole screen Youcan select an image with the front Z control dial at the same scaling Each time you press the DISP button 3 the information on the screen is E switched between on and off Magnit Enlarge Exit Entire screen To cancel the enlarged playback Press the gt or Q button 95 uonounj urmara ayy Note For enlarged RAW images the effect of the D Range optimizer other than Standard cannot be checked on the camera Scaling range Image size Scaling range L Approx x1 2 x19 M Approx x1 2 x14 S Approx x1 2 x9 4 1 Press the EZ button EFS button The screen changes to the index screen um Do A 2 Press the DISP button repeatedly m to select the desired screen gr format E 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 multi selector when you select the desired image To select a folder Select the folder bar with on the multi selector then press the center Er Select the desired folder with A V J f 8 ie then press the center of the multi selector Folder bar 96 Checking the information of recorded 21100 0003 e DF3 FINE Cr e Indication File number total number of images size 134 As
43. 0001 When the recording folder contains a file a number one higher than the largest number is assigned When the folder format is changed When all the images in the folder are deleted When the memory card is replaced When the memory card is formatted Selects the folder name format The recorded images are stored in the automatically created folder in the DCIM folder on the memory card 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 Folder name 100 date 04 05 2008 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 129 nuaw dnjag Select the desired folder with A V on the multi selector then press the center of the multi selector Note You cannot select the folder when you are setting Date form New folder You can create a folder in a memory card for recording images A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher than the largest number currently used and the folder becomes the current recording folder USB connection Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to a computer etc using a USB cable Mass Storage Used for copying images to the computer The camera is rec
44. 20 60 Venezuela 120 60 A Middle East Countries regions Voltage Frequency Hz Plug type Tran 220 50 C BF Iraq 220 50 C BF Israel 230 50 C Saudi Arabia 127 220 50 A C BF Turkey 220 50 C UAE 240 50 C BF Africa Countries regions Voltage Frequency Hz Plug type Algeria 127 220 50 C Congo dem 220 50 C Egypt 220 50 C Ethiopia 220 50 C Kenya 240 50 C BF Nigeria 230 50 C BF South Africa 220 230 50 C BF Tanzania 230 50 C BF Tunisia 220 50 C 17 1 While sliding the battery cover open lever open the battery cover 2 Firmly insert the battery pack all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery Lock lever 3 Close the battery cover So To remove the battery pack Turn off the camera and slide the lock E ee lever in the direction of the arrow Be d Set careful not to drop the battery pack E E Lock lever 18 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 Batter 77 0 dmn hasten High Tow You cannot shoot gt any more pictures 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 ba
45. 41 to 104 F Exif Exif Ver 2 21 USB communication Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant BC VM10 Battery charger Inputrating 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 F Maximum dimensions Approx 70 x 25 x 95 mm 2 7 8 x 1x 3 3 4 inches W H D Mass Approx 90 g 3 2 oz Rechargeahle battery pack NP FM500H Used battery Lithium ion battery Maximum voltage DC84V Nominal voltage DC7 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 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 Trademarks X isa trademark of Sony Corporation Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory STICK PRO Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Srick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Memory Stick PR
46. Adjust in the direction direction 1 Press the button to display the button exposure compensation screen 70 2 Adjust the exposure with lt gt on ane the multi selector ET You can use the front or rear control dial instead Adjust Exit Standard exposure The exposure is compensated by 1 3 of a step between 3 0 EV You can set this exposure step to 1 2 EV increments with Exposure step in the Recording menu page 111 To compensate the exposure only on the ambient light In the default setting the exposure compensation is performed with the amount of flash light also changed when the flash is fired You can limit the effect of exposure compensation to the background that is illuminated only by ambient light light other than the flash page 121 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 You can fix the exposure before deciding on the composition when taking a picture This is effective when the metering object and focusing object are different or when you want to shoot continuously while keeping the same exposure value 1 Target the subject for which you want to meter the exposure Adjust the focus you do not need to lock the focus 11 uonounj Burjoous ayy 2 Press the AEL button to lock the exposure Be AE lock
47. CD monitor is set to off Press the DISP button to turn the LCD monitor on page 42 The image is not clear in the viewfinder Adjust the diopter scale properly using the diopter adjustment dial page 28 The shutter does not release Check the free capacity of the memory card page 33 If it is full do one of the following Delete unnecessary images page 99 Change the memory card The shutter cannot be released when the subject is out of focus page 112 When an astronomical telescope etc is attached to the camera set the exposure mode to M and do your shooting Recording takes a long time The noise reduction function is turned on page 113 This is not a malfunction e You shooting in RAW mode page 108 Since the RAW image is large the RAW mode shooting may take time The date and time are recorded incorrectly Set the correct date and time pages 27 128 e o 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 161 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 us
48. High speed sync shooting and WL high speed sync shooting cannot be used during mirror lockup shooting In mirror lockup shooting do not touch the shutter or strongly blow on the shutter using a blower These may cause damage to the camera When you press the shutter button without looking into the viewfinder close the eyepiece shutter with the eyepiece shutter lever Shooting with the Remote Commander Activates the SHUTTER and 2 SEC the shutter is released after 2 second buttons on the Remote Commander Focus on the subject point the transmitter of the Remote Commander to the remote sensor and shoot the image n BULB shooting the camera starts exposure when you press the SHUTTER or 2 SEC button and when you press the SHUTTER or 2 SEC button again the camera stops exposure Notes When you press the shutter button without looking into the viewfinder close the eyepiece shutter with the eyepiece shutter lever To lock the focus press the shutter button on the camera halfway down and release the button then shoot with the Remote Commander After shooting the focus remains locked Any operation on the camera will release the focus lock 88 Using the preview function You can check the approximate sharpness of the subject in the viewfinder before the actual shooting Optical preview Then you can check the condition of the image on the LCD monitor on the rear of the camera beforehand and on the same screen you
49. L 24M Aspect ratio 3 2 CF card Capacity 26 AGB 8GB 16GB Standard 148 296 593 1185 2370 ite 98 197 395 790 1580 Extra fine 43 86 172 343 687 cRAW amp JPEG 28 56 112 224 449 RAW amp JPEG 20 41 83 166 333 cRAW 39 78 157 313 627 RAW 26 52 105 211 423 33 eiawed ay p Memory Stick Duo e Capacity 26 AGB 8GB 16GB Standard 145 294 582 1169 2369 Fine 97 196 388 779 1579 Extra fine 42 85 168 339 687 cRAW amp JPEG 27 55 110 221 449 RAW amp JPEG 20 41 81 164 333 cRAW 38 77 154 309 627 RAW 26 52 103 208 423 When Aspect ratio is set to 16 9 you can record more images than the numbers shown in the tables above However if you record an image as a RAW image the number is the same as that of the 3 2 aspect ratio 34 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 auto f
50. M 3 7 File number total number 2 of images Display Indication m Histogram 93 P A S M Exposure mode 49 51 1 125 Shutter speed 54 F3 5 Aperture 53 150100 ISO sensitivity 74 98 Deleting images Delete Once you have deleted an image 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 uo delete and press the 17 button 1 2 Select Delete with A on the multi selector then press the center of the multi selector uonounj urmara ayy 1 Press the 3 button 2 Select the folder bar with lt on as the multi selector FINE Cr S46 1 110 37 125 193 Folder bar 3 Press the center of the multi selector then select the folder you want to delete with A V Press the 1j button 99 5 Select Delete with on the multi selector then press the center of the multi selector 100 Viewing images a TV screen 1 Turn off both your camera and the TV and connect the camera to the To video input jack Video cable VIDEO OUT termina 2 on the TV and switch the input See also the operating instructions supplied with the TV 3 Turn on the camera and press the gt button Images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen M uu Se
51. O HG Duo Memory Stick Micro MagicGate and MaaicGate are trademarks of Sony Corporation InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation PhotoTV HD 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 HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC 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 In addition system and product names used in this manual are in general trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers However the or 9 marks are not used in all cases in this manual 159 Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera try the following solutions Check the items on pages 160 to 166 Consult your Sony dealer or local
52. Remote Commander until it clicks WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of in fire 31 eiawed Hunedald E When the lithium battery becomes weak the operating distance of the Remote Commander may shorten or the Remote Commander may not function properly In this case replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion 32 Checking the number of recordable images Once you insert a memory card into the 1 125 F56 camera and set the power switch to ON Bpan 80 the number of images that can be owm recorded should you continue to shoot awg using the current settings is displayed on 90 FINE C A the LCD monitor E Quick Navi Creative Style Notes If 0 flashes in yellow the memory card is full Replace the memory card with another one or delete images in the current memory card page 99 When flashes in yellow it means no memory card is inserted or Memory card page 129 is not set to a correct position Insert a memory card or set it to a correct position The tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorded on a memory card formatted with this camera The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions The number of recordable images Units Images Image size
53. S O N Y 3 877 682 14 1 Preparing the camera m Before your operation Shooting images Using the shooting function Using the viewing function Using the menu Viewing images ona computer Printing images a900 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 A900 amp Printed on 70 or more recycled paper using VOC Volatile Organic Compound free vegetable oil based ink InfoLITHIUM M gt Dnt Printed in Japan 3877682140 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 A900 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 H 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 consti
54. aliit SS WEKF no the functions of the front and rear control dials are as follows Exposure Mode Off aii Front dial Rear dial P Front control dial Ps shift Exp comp Pg shift Rear control dial P4 shift shift Exp comp A Front control dial Aperture Exp comp Aperture Rear control dial Aperture Aperture Exp comp Front control dial Shutter speed Exp comp Shutter speed Rear control dial Shutter speed Shutter speed Exp comp M Front control dial Shutter speed Shutter speed Shutter speed Rear control dial Aperture Aperture Aperture When the exposure value is not displayed you can lock the front and rear control dials to deactivate them On The front and rear control dial function only when the shutter speed and the aperture are displayed Off The front and rear control dial function at all times 119 nhuaw woysng E In the default setting pressing the ISO button WB button DRIVE button button or C button will put the exclusive screen on the display You can choose to have the Quick Navi screen page 48 displayed instead Exclusive disp Displays an exclusive screen for each mode Quick Navi Displays the Quick Navi screen of the mode selected at the time Note Even if Quick Navi is selected the exclusive screen will be displayed when no item is applicable on the enlarged display screen You can set the shutte
55. amera 141 1ajnduio2 e uo safew 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 The device is disconnected W 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 142 The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders on the memory card Example viewing folders on Windows Vista Folders containing image data recorded BE Desktop using this camera The first three digits owner show the folder number Ji Public Q You can create a folder by date form Computer page 129 amp Local Disk C a DATA 0 You cannot record play back any images in the MISC folder Image files are named as follows OOOO RECOVERY E amp DVD RW Drive F ex Removable Disk file number stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999 The numerical J 100MSDCF portions of the name of a RAW data file and 2 101MSDCF its corresponding JPEG image file are the i 06 J 10280101 JPEG files DSCOLILILIETJPG jj MISC JPEG files Adobe RGB DSCLILILILI 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 This section de
56. aper 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 13x18cm 5 x7 127x178 mm Letter 216x279 4 mm A4 8 3 x11 7 210x297 mm A3 11 7 x16 5 297x420 mm Wide 4 x7 1 10 2x18 1 cm A3 13 x19 329x483 mm 154 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 multi selector The DPOF mark on each image is cleared When you cancel your specification without printing images select this item Folder print Prints all the images in a memory card After the message appears select OK then press the center of the multi selector Printing with the Remote Commander Once you connect the camera to an HDTV with an HDMI cable not supplied you can easily print images while viewing them on the TV 1 Connect the camera to a TV and printer pages 103 153 2 Display the image you want to print 3 Press the PRINT button on the Remote Commander 155 safieui
57. arged 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 Check that USB connection in 2 is set to Mass Storage page 130 5 Connect the camera and your To the USB computer terminal The AutoPlay wizard appears on the desktop USB cable o SS Es D To the Biz USB terminal 138 For Windows This section describes an example of copying images to a Documents For Windows XP My Documents folder 1 Click Open folder to view files NE For Windows XP Open folder to uu Ramona i view files 0 as the wizard screen appears automatically on the desktop When the wizard screen does not appear click Computer For Windows XP My Computer Removable Disk 2 Double click DCIM n that case you can also import images using PMB 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 143 1ajnduio2 e uo safew Guimai E 139 4 Double click th
58. ature is omitted On fluorescent light When Fluorescent is selected adjusting the value with lt gt on the multi selector selects the types of fluorescent light it does not perform a fine adjustment In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light source if you cannot properly adjust the white balance using AWB Auto WB or the preset white balance options use the custom white balance page 77 Setting the color temperature and a filter effect 1 Press the WB button to display the White balance mode screen 16 2 Select 5500K ColorTemperature or 0 Color filter with A on the multi selector To set the color temperature select the value with lt gt To set the color filter select the compensation direction with lt gt 5500K ColorTemperature Sets the white balance by the color temperature The higher the number the more reddish the image and the lower the number the more bluish the image The color temperature can be selected between 2500K and 9900K 0 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 color filter value can be selected between G9 and M9 The increment is approximately equivalent to CC filter number 5 The value is the color temperature value current
59. ault setting AF MF button 116 AF MF control AF MF control 116 Hold AF drive speed 116 Fast AF area disp 116 0 3 sec FocusHoldButton 117 Focus hold Auto review 117 2 sec Preview Function 89 Intelligent AEL button 118 AEL hold Ctrl dial setup 118 aie SS EE F no Dial exp comp 119 Off Ctrl dial lock 119 Off Button ops 120 Exclusive disp Release w oCard 120 Enable Rec info disp 120 Auto rotate Exp comp set 121 Ambient amp flash Bracket order 121 0 135 nuaw dnjag E Playback menu Items Reset to default setting DPOF setup Date imprint 124 Off PlaybackDisplay 125 Auto rotate Slide show Interval 126 3 sec Setup menu Items Reset to default setting LCD brightness 127 0 Info disp time 127 5 sec Power save 127 3 min HDMI output 128 HD 1080i prior File number 129 Series Folder name 129 Standard form USB connection 130 Mass Storage MassStrg card 130 Selected card Menu start 131 Top Delete confirm 131 Cancel first Audio signals 131 On AF Micro Adj 132 Off APS C size capt 134 Off 136 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
60. by 10 mired and when Hi is bracket selected it is shifted by 20 mired The value beneath is the value currently selected uonounj Buroous ayy P DRO advanced bracket shooting takes three pictures per one shooting while separately changing the optimizing level of the gradation in each image area DRO D Range Optimizer DRO adv When Lo is selected it is shifted slightly and when Hi is bracket selected it is shifted widely The value beneath is the value currently selected Notes When DRO advanced bracket shooting is selected the D Range Optimizer setting page 79 is temporarily deactivated e You cannot verify the effects of D Range Optimizer other than those of EJ Standard if you play back and enlarge an image recorded in RAW format Moving the mirror upward before shooting prevents camera shake when the shutter is released This feature is convenient when you perform macro shooting or shoot with a telephoto lens because even slight camera shake affects the image 1 Press the shutter button The focus and exposure are locked and the mirror moves upward 2 Press the shutter button again to shoot If you use the Remote Commander not supplied you can reduce the camera shake furthermore Notes The mirror automatically moves downward after 30 seconds from the time the mirror is moved upward Press the shutter button again
61. ces 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 waste 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 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 th
62. ck Exposure mode Flash compensation 73 Flash control 110 Flash mode Focusing Screen 133 Focus lock sess 61 Folder name 129 Format H HDMI output High ISO NR High Speed Sync 67 93 98 Image Data Converter SR 148 Image Data Lightbox SR 148 Image quality 108 Image size Index print susss Index screen Info disp time Intelligent preview 89 ISO Auto 111 ISO sensitivity 74 IPEG seam eme 108 L LCD brightness 127 Manual exposure Manual Manual Mirror lockup Moisture condensation Multi segment 1 New 130 Noise reduction 113 Number of recordable images hast BGs ater top ia 19 33 P PictBridge 152 PlaybackDisplay 125 PMB oio oed oni 151 127 Preset white balance 75 Pressing halfway down 49
63. combination while the focus is achieved Rotating the front control dial sets the exposure mode indicator to Pg Shutter speed priority Program Shift and 02190 FINE 100 rotating the rear control dial sets the exposure mode indicator to P Aperture priority Program Shift Notes If you turn the camera off and on or a certain period of time is passed Program Shift Pg or is canceled and returned to When Program Shift Pg is selected the y Camera shake warning indicator is not displayed When a flash not supplied attached to the camera is turned on Program Shift does not operate 92 If you set the aperture a smaller F Wide aperture number wider the in focus range E Son becomes narrower Only the main subject is then in focus When the aperture is smaller a larger F number the in focus range becomes wider The whole image is sharpened The shutter speed is automatically adjusted 1 Set the mode dial to A 2 Select the aperture value F Aperture F number number with the front or rear control dial B KR You can check the blurring of an image o oa with the preview button page 89 Lon AWB When the camera judges that the proper 7190 FINE 100 exposure is not obtained with the selected aperture value the shutter speed flashes In such cases ad
64. 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 19 2 Press the MENU button then select 3 with lt gt on the multi selector 3 Select Cleaning mode with A V on the multi selector then press the center of the multi selector The message After cleaning turn camera off Continue appears 4 Select OK with A on the multi selector and press the center of the multi selector After the image sensor vibrates for a short time the mirror in front is lifted 5 Detach the lens page 21 36 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 7 Attach the lens and turn the camera off Note The camera starts beeping if the battery pack is discharged during cleaning Stop the cleaning immediately and turn the camera off 37 eiawed ay Identifying parts and screen indicators See the pages in parentheses for details of operation o joo N
65. ction to PTP in the 4 Setup menu 2 with A V 4 P on the multi selector 2 Turn the camera off and insert the memory card that the images have been recorded on 192 1 Connect the camera to the printer To the USB terminal USB cable So MLE 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 multi selector then press the center of the multi selector 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 multi selector The image is printed After the screen indicating that the print is completed appears press the center of the multi selector 153 To cancel the print During printing pressing the center of the multi selector 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 P
66. cusing within the AF area The camera focuses on a subject using 10 supplementary ranging points in addition to the tu Sabem normal nine ranging points to focus with a high degree of accuracy If you press and hold the center of the multi selector AF area is temporarily set to m Spot and you can adjust the focus using the spot AF area zx Spot The camera uses the spot AF area exclusively 60 Local Choose the area for which you want to activate the focus from among nine areas with the multi selector during the shooting To select the spot AF area press the center of the multi selector Notes The supplementary ranging points are activated only when Wide is selected They are not displayed in the viewfinder The AF area may not be illuminated during continuous shooting or when the shutter button is pressed all the way down without pause If the subject is off center and outside the AF area lock the focus by following the steps below 1 Place the subject within the AF area and press the shutter button halfway down 2 Keep the shutter button halfway down and re compose the shot 3 Press the shutter button fully down to take the picture Pressing the center of the multi selector also locks the focus on the spot AF area page 60 Youcan also use the AF MF button to lock the focus with AF MF button in the 2
67. d When you want to register a new lens attach a lens for which you can delete its registered value and set that value to 0 or reset the values of all the lenses with Clear If you perform AF fine adjustment with a lens of other manufacturers the adjustment values of Sony Minolta and Konica Minolta lenses may be affected Do not use this function with any lens of other manufacturers You cannot individually perform AF fine adjustment when using the Sony Minolta and Konica Minolta lenses that have the same specifications 132 You can change the focusing screen to L not supplied or not supplied according to your purpose Select the appropriate setting for the type of screen after changing the screen itself Type G Standard focusing screens the default one Type M Focusing screens that make it easier to check the peak of the focus and approximate sharpness This is suitable for a brighter lens F1 4 to 2 8 Type L Focusing screens that are equipped with a grid The brightness of the viewfinder is the same as that of the G type Notes If the type of screen is not properly set you cannot measure the light properly For details on how to change the focusing screen refer to the operating instructions supplied with the focusing screen 133 nuaw dnjag Setup menu 4 APS C size capt 00 Captures an image in the area equivalent to the APS C size Decide on composi
68. d Sync refer to the operating instructions supplied with the flash Open the cover of the flash sync terminal and plug the cord in 4 flash sync terminal You can use a flash equipped with a flash sync terminal of the opposite polarity Notes Select the manual exposure mode and set the shutter speed to 1 200 second with the SteadyShot on or 1 250 second with the SteadyShot off If the shutter speed recommended on the flash is slower than that use the recommended speed or an even slower speed Use a flash with a flash sync voltage of 400 V or less Before you connect the flash sync cord to the flash sync terminal turn off the power of the connected flash If the power is on it may flash when you connect the cord The flash will always be full emission Flash compensation page 73 cannot be used Using auto white balance is not recommended Use custom white balance to gain more precise white balance The flash indicator is not displayed when the flash sync terminal is plugged in 68 Adjusting the brightness of the image Metering Exposure Flash compensation Selecting the Metering mode You can select the method for measuring the brightness of a subject Select the desired mode with the metering mode lever Multi segment This divides the whole screen into 40 segments to measure light 40 segment honeycomb pattern metering This metering method enables the camera to measure
69. e Documents folder Then right click on the Documents window to display the menu and click Paste The image files are copied to the 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 143 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 files are copied to the hard disk 140 Viewing images on your computer This section describes the procedure for viewing copied images in the Documents For Windows XP Documents folder 1 Click Start Documents If you are using Windows 2000 double click My Documents on the desktop 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 Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when Disconnecting the USB cable Removing the memory card Turning off the c
70. e indicator Wait until the camera shake is reduced and the scale becomes low then start shooting This SteadyShot function can reduce the effect of camera shake by the equivalent of approximately 2 5 to 4 increments of shutter speed wy switch Note The SteadyShot function may not work optimally when the power has just been turned on just after you aim the camera or when the shutter button has been pressed all the way down without stopping halfway Wait for the SteadyShot scale indicator scale to go down and then press the shutter button down slowly 46 Selecting a function setting You can select a function for shooting or playback on the recording information display that is displayed by pressing the Fn Function button or from the screens that are displayed by pressing the DRIVE or MENU button etc When you start an operation an operation guide that indicates a function of the multi selector is displayed at the bottom of the screen lt p To the left right for selection Up down for selection gt Up down to the left to the right for selection Press the center button to execute the selection Move the multi selector by following the agaaa Memory card CompactFlash instructions in the operation guide to File number Series select an item Folder name Standard form Select folder 100MSDCF L New folder USB connection Mass Storage _ MassStrg card___ Selected card 4 Selec
71. e AEL button to select the shutter speed and aperture value combination AEL button M Shooting with BULB You can shoot trails of light such as fireworks with a long exposure 1 Set the mode dial to M 2 Rotate the front control dial to the BULB M BULB 56 um left until BULB is indicated wzjoo FINE 100 3 Rotate the rear control dial to adjust the aperture F number 56 4 Press and hold the shutter button for the duration of the shooting As long as the shutter button is pressed the shutter remains open Using a Remote Commander either the one supplied or another of your choice reduces the camera shake and continues the exposure without pressing and holding the shutter button Notes When using a tripod turn off the SteadyShot function The longer the exposure time the more outstanding the noise on the image After shooting noise reduction Long exp NR will be done for the same amount of time that the shutter was open You cannot do any further shooting during the reduction 97 safieui Bunoous E Selecting the focus method Selecting the focus mode Auto focus 1 Set the focus mode lever to the Auto focus S A C desired position 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
72. e plug without the fuse cover If 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 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 Black white red blue and green points Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight If sunlight is focused on a nearby object it may cause a fire Wh
73. e shutter can be released even when the focus is not confirmed Select this setting if the shooting opportunity takes precedence Note The shutter can be released regardless of the setting in the manual focus even if the focus is not achieved You can set the AF illuminator to on or off For details on AF illuminator see page 62 Auto Automatically fills the AF illuminator if necessary Off Does not fill the AF illuminator Note When AF illuminator is set to Off the AF illuminator of the flash not supplied does not function 112 In the default setting adjusting the focus is carried out by pressing the shutter button halfway down You can deactivate this action On Adjusts the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway down Off Does not adjust the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway down You can adjust the focus by pressing the center of the multi selector This is convenient when shooting continuously at the same focus position Long exposure makes noise conspicuous When the shutter speed is one second or slower noise reduction is activated to reduce the grainy noise that is common in long exposures On When the shutter speed is one second or slower the noise reduction process is performed for the duration that the shutter was open You cannot take the next picture until the process is over This is suitable when the image quality takes preced
74. eative Style Color Space AF A setup Memory AF area Rec mode reset Priority setup 3 AF illuminator gt 4 AF w shutter Long exp NR High ISO NR Custom menu pages 116 to 122 AF MF button AEL button AF MF control Ctrl dial setup AF drive speed Dial exp comp 1 AF area disp 2 Ctrl dial lock FocusHoldButton Button ops Auto review Release w oCard Preview Function Rec info disp Exp comp set 3 Bracket order Custom reset 105 nuaw ay busy E Playback menu pages 123 to 126 Delete Format Protect DPOF setup Date imprint ndex print PlaybackDisplay Slide show Interval Setup menu pages 127 to 136 LCD brightness Memory card Info disp time File number Power save Folder name 1 Video output 2 Select folder HDMI output New folder fy Language USB connection Date Time setup e MassStrg card Menu start APS C size capt Delete confirm Reset default Audio signals 3 Cleaning mode 4 AF Micro Adj amount Focusing Screen 106 ii Recording menu 1 Aspect ratio 3 2 L 24M 6048 x 4032 pixels M 13M 4400 x 2936 pixels 6 1M 3024 x 2016 pixels Aspect ratio 16 9 L 21M 6048 x 3408 pixels M 11M 4400 x 2472 pixels 5 5 2 3024 x 1704 pixels APS C size capt On L 11M 3984 x 2656 pixels M 5 6M 2896 x 1928 pixels 8 2 6 1984 1320 pix
75. ed 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 In such cases making the aperture smaller by 1 to 2 steps may prevent this phenomenon Dots appear and remain on the LCD monitor This is not a malfunction These dots are not recorded page 9 The EV scale 4 gt is flashing in the viewfinder The subject is too bright or too dark for the metering range of the camera Your camera cannot play back images The folder file name has been changed on your computer page 143 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 141 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 102 Check whether the connection is correct page 101 Your camera cannot delete an image Cancel the protection page 124 162 Your computer does not recognize your camera Use the USB cable supplied page 138 Disconnect the USB cable and connect it again firmly Set USB connection t
76. ed ay You can catch the cord of the RM SIAM Remote Commander not supplied on the shoulder strap to secure it 1 Open the Remote Commander clip 2 Clip the strap and the cord of the Remote Commander to the Remote Commander clip 3 Close the Remote Commander clip 1 Remove the insulation sheet Insulation sheet GF 2 Point the Remote Commander at the remote sensor on the front of the camera in order to operate the camera page 38 30 The names of the buttons 2 SEC shutter release in 2 seconds button 83 88 SHUTTER button 83 88 Histogram button 93 DISP Display button 92 EE Index button 96 77 Rotate button 94 gt Playback button 92 MENU button 105 PRINT button 155 o N 10 Transmitter 11 1 Slide show button 126 12 Q Q Scale up down buttons 95 13 10 Delete button 99 14 A W lt 4 47 To change the battery of the Remote Commander While pressing on the tab inset your Tab fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case Place a new battery with the side P facing up CZ Insert the battery case back into the 5
77. els Notes When you select a RAW format with Quality the image size of the RAW image corresponds to L This size is not displayed on the LCD monitor When attaching a DT lens APS C size capt is automatically selected 3 2 A normal ratio 16 9 An HDTV ratio 107 nuaw 1 E RAW RAW File format RAW raw data This format is not achieved by digital processing Select this format to process images on a computer for professional CRAW cRAW purposes The image size is fixed to the maximum size The image size is not displayed on the LCD monitor RAW amp JPEG File format RAW raw data JPEG RAW J A RAW image and a JPEG image are created at the same time This is suitable when you need two image files a JPEG cRAW amp JPEG for viewing and a RAW for editing The image quality is cRAW J fixed to Fine Extra fine X FINE File format JPEG The image is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded Fine FINE The higher the compression rate the smaller the file size This will allow more files to be recorded in one memory card Standard STD put the image quality will be lower c of cRAW means compressed The data is compressed up to about 60 to 70 compared to an image not compressed Use this setting when you want to increase the number of images that can be taken Note For details on the number of image
78. en 2 Select the desired mode with on the multi selector then select the desired setting with lt gt on the multi selector Single shot adv page 83 Continuous adv page 84 Self timer page 85 Bracket Cont page 85 Bracket Single page 85 WB bracket page 87 DRO adv bracket page 87 Mirror lockup page 87 aBBBEBCb n 00 Remote Commander page 88 You can substitute the Fn button for the DRIVE button to set up on the Quick Navi screen page 48 Shooting single shot This mode is for normal shooting This is also used for canceling other drive modes 83 uonounj Hurooys ayy B When you press and hold the shutter button the camera records the images continuously Oh Hi Shoots at a maximum of 5 images per second Shoots at a maximum of 3 images per second Our measurement conditions Image size is set to L 24M Quality is set to Fine the focus mode is set to Single shot AF or manual focus and the shutter speed is 1 250 second or faster However the speed of continuous shooting is slower when shooting under dark conditions the D Range Optimizer is set to Advanced Auto or Advanced Level or High ISO NR is set to High The maximum number of continuous shots Media used for the measurement Sony CompactFlash Card NCFD2G 300x 2GB The number of continuous shooting images ob
79. en 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 eee 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 side Rear side Sides Bottom LCD monitor Recording information display Display panel 44 Vaewtinder eie he tip delen 45 Selecting a function setting ss
80. en press the center of the multi selector When changing the sequence of YY YY MM DD first select Y Y Y Y MM DD with lt gt then change it with A V 27 eiawed ay 1 5 Verify that OK is selected then press the center of the multi selector To cancel the date time setting operation Press the MENU button Adjust the diopter adjustment dial to your eyesight until the indicators appear clearly in the viewfinder Turn the dial toward when you are far a sighted toward when you are near sighted Training the camera on the light allows you to adjust the diopter easily When it is hard to rotate the diopter adjustment dial Insert your fingers under the eyecup and slide it upward to remove the eyecup then adjust the diopter When attaching the FDA M1AM Magnifier not supplied or the FDA A1AM Angle Finder not supplied to the camera remove the eyecup as illustrated and attach them 28 Using the accessories supplied This section describes how to use the shoulder strap Remote Commander clip and Remote Commander The other accessories are described in the following pages Rechargeable battery pack page 14 Battery charger Power cord mains lead page 14 Eyecup page 28 USB cable pages 103 138 153 Video cable page 101 CD ROM page 146 Attach the both ends of the strap on the camera 29 eiaw
81. ence Off This mode does not perform noise reduction This is suitable when timing of shooting takes precedence Note Noise reduction is not performed on continuous shooting or continuous bracket 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 High When High is selected the noise reduction works more Normal effectively When you give priority to the details of a subject select Low Low Off Does not reduce noise Note The speed of continuous shooting becomes slower when set to High 113 nuaw 1 Recording menu 4 For details see page 91 You can reset the main functions of the recording mode when the mode dial is set to P A S or M The items to be reset are as follows Items Reset to default setting Exposure comp 70 0 0 Drive mode 83 Single shot adv White balance 75 AWB ColorTemperature Color filter 76 5500K Color filter 0 Custom white balance 77 5500K ISO 74 AUTO Image size 107 L 24M Aspect ratio 107 3 2 Quality 108 Fine D RangeOptimizer 79 Off Custom button 109 Creative Style Creative Style 80 Standard Color Space 109 sRGB Flash mode 66 Fill flash Flash control 110 ADI flash Flash compens 73 0 0 Expo
82. es 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 108 165 The setting is reset without the resetting operation The battery pack was removed when the power switch was set to ON When removing the battery pack make sure the camera is turned off and the access lamp is not illuminated page 18 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 The five bars of the SteadyShot scale flash on the lower right corner of the viewfinder The SteadyShot function does not work You can continue to shoot but the SteadyShot function will not work Turn the camera off and on If the SteadyShot scale continues to flash consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility E is indicated on the lower right corner of the LCD monitor Remove the memory card and insert it again If this procedure does not turn off the indication format the memory card 166 Warning messages If the following messages appear follow the instructions
83. ff The local AF area is illuminated only when the multi selector is pressed 116 If you use a lens equipped with a focus hold button you can change the function of the button to preview a shot Focus hold Uses the button as the focus hold button Optical Preview Uses the button as the optical preview button IntelligentPrev Uses the button as the intelligent preview button After an image is recorded you can display it on the LCD monitor You can change the display time 10 sec Displays the image on the LCD monitor for the amount of 5 sec time you selected 2 sec Off Deactivates auto review 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 125 nuaul wojysng m You can select the preview function For details on preview function see page 89 Intelligent Uses the Intelligent preview function Optical Preview Uses only the Optical preview function 117 ix Custom menu 2 AEL button 0 The function and the mode of operation of the AEL button can be changed AEL hold The camera locks the measured exposure value Select from the following two options Holding the value while the AEL button is pressed AEL hold or holding the value until the AEL toggle AEL button is pressed again AEL toggle This is useful when you want to keep
84. htbox SR Remote Camera Control Sony Picture Utility PMB Picture Motion Browser Note PMB is not compatible with Macintosh computers Recommended computer environment Windows Recommended environment for using Image Data Converter SR Ver 3 Image Data Lightbox SR Remote Camera Control OS pre installed Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Windows Vista SP1 64 bit editions and Starter Edition are not supported CPU Memory Pentium 4 or faster is recommended RAM 1 GB or more is recommended Display 1024 x 768 dots or more Recommended environment for using PMB OS pre installed Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SPA Windows XP SP3 Windows Vista SP1 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 145 1ajnduio3 e uo E B Macintosh Recommended environment for using Image Data Converter SR Ver 3 Image Data Lightbox SR Remote Camera Control OS pre installed Mac OS X v10 4 v10 5 CPU Power G4 G5 series 1 0 GHz or faster is recommended Intel Core Solo Core Duo Core 2 Duo or faster Memory 1 GB or more is recommended Display 1024 x 768 dots or more B Windows Log on as Administrator
85. ial and it is incremented by 1 3 step using the rear control dial Notes The available luminosity limits for an image dynamic range are a little narrower in the range less than ISO 200 When ISO 3200 or higher is selected the range is treated as an expanded range and the noise is more noticeable Adjust the ISO number after you check the amount of noise on the image The AUTO setting is not provided in exposure mode M If you change the exposure mode to M with the AUTO setting it is switched to 200 Set the ISO according to your shooting conditions e You can adjust the range of AUTO with ISO Auto Range in the amp Recording menu page 111 14 Adjusting the color tones White balance White balance is a feature that adjusts the color tone to approximate what you see When AWB Auto WB is selected the white balance is automatically adjusted However you can 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 WB button 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 ve lighting E w B Characteristics White Bluish Green tinged Reddish
86. ion is effective until a new setting is registered 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 In step 3 select the desired number 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 18 Image processing Using the D Range Optimizer The camera analyzes the subject almost instantly and automatically compensates to improve the image quality with the optimal brightness and gradation You can shoot images with the natural color that you intend to reproduce 1 Press the Fn button to display the Quick Navi screen page 48 2 Select the D Range Optimizer item with A lt gt on the multi selector 5 g EEEN AUTO oake Misit AWB FINE c 43 gt Select Change More 3 Select the desired mode with the front control dial To adjust Advanced Level use the rear control dial 5
87. is does not apply to DRO advanced bracket 0 Uses 0 EV in shooting the first picture which presents the best shooting opportunity Example 0 EV 0 3 EV 0 3 EV 0 7 EV gt 0 7 EV 0 4 Ordered from low to high exposure Example 0 7 EV 0 3 EV 0 EV 40 3 EV gt 40 7 EV 121 nuaw woysng E You can reset the items of the Custom menu The items to be reset are as follows Items Reset to default setting AF MF button 116 AF MF control AF MF control 116 Hold AF drive speed 116 Fast AF area disp 116 0 3 sec FocusHoldButton 117 Focus hold Auto review 117 2 sec Preview Function 89 Intelligent AEL button 118 AEL hold Ctrl dial setup 118 iit SS WF F no Dial exp comp 119 Off Ctrl dial lock 119 Off Button ops 120 Exclusive disp Release w oCard 120 Enable Rec info disp 120 Auto rotate Exp comp set 121 Ambient amp flash Bracket order 121 0 122 Playback menu 1 You can delete multiple images Once you have deleted an image you cannot restore it Check whether you delete the image or not beforehand Marked images Deletes the selected images Select the images you want to delete with lt gt on the multi selector then press the center of the multi selector To cancel a selection press the center again To delete other images repea
88. ive disp screen to set up the selected item For details on how to set up each item see the corresponding page 48 Shooting with the automatic setting The AUTO mode allows you to easily shoot any subject under any conditions 1 Set the mode dial to MIO 2 Hold the camera and look into the viewfinder 30 3S a bas Seal Focus area Focus indicator 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus and press the shutter button fully down to shoot When the focus is confirmed the focus indicator or Focus indicator lights up page 59 Notes If you turn the camera off or change the exposure mode in the AUTO mode the main shooting functions are reset to the default settings The functions that are not reset are as follows Switch dial buttons The switch the diopter adjustment dial the items set with the DISP button and the C button Recording menu Image size Aspect ratio Quality Exposure step Memory Custom menu Playback menu Setup menu All the items 49 safieui Bunoous The actual setting may not correspond to the positions of the focus mode lever and metering mode lever on the camera Refer to the information displayed on the LCD monitor when you take pictures 50 If you adjust the shutter speed or Front control dial aperture the effect on the picture is changed even if it is the same sub
89. ject i i Des a This camera has the following four Mode dial Rear control T modes The number positions 1 2 3 are used to recall the saved settings See page 91 P Program auto mode below Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically both the shutter speed and the aperture value The other settings can be adjusted and your setting values can be saved A Aperture priority mode page 53 Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually Shoots by controlling the blur of the background S Shutter speed priority mode page 54 Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually Shoots a moving subject with various expressions M Manual exposure mode page 55 Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually both the shutter speed and the aperture value 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings The settings will be stored until you reset the settings 51 Program Shift You can temporarily change the shutter speed and aperture value combination with the correct exposure determined by the camera maintained 1 Press the shutter button halfway Shutter speed down to adjust the focus value The shutter speed and aperture value indicated oem 2 Rotate the front or rear control dial to select your desired
90. just the aperture again The aperture value is adjusted in 1 3 EV increments You can set this exposure step to 1 2 EV increments with Exposure step in the Recording menu page 111 53 safieui F S Shooting with Shutter speed priority If you shoot a moving subject at a higher High shutter speed shutter speed it appears as if frozen on 5 the image At a lower shutter speed the subject appears as if it flowing Aperture value is automatically adjusted 1 Set the mode dial to S 2 Select the shutter speed with the Shutter speed front or rear control dial The shutter speed is adjusted in 1 3 EV increments You can set this exposure step to 1 2 EV increments with Exposure step in the Ii Recording menu page 111 90 FINE Cc Notes The Camera shake warning indicator is not indicated in shutter speed priority mode When using the flash not supplied if you close the aperture a larger F number by making the shutter speed slower the light of the flash does not reach a distant subject When the shutter speed is one second or slower noise reduction Long exp NR will be done after shooting You cannot do any further shooting during the reduction 94 You can manually adjust the shutter speed and aperture values This mode is useful when you maintain the setting of the shutter speed and the aperture value or when yo
91. lect the desired image with lt gt on the 2008 1 110 multi selector The LCD monitor on the rear of the camera does not turned on gt button Multi selector 101 Hurmaa ayy To use your camera abroad It may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of your TV system page 128 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 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 102 If you are using an HDTV equipped with To the HDMI an HDMI connector you can view connector m images higher image quality by using an T ME HDMI cable not
92. lens by aligning the orange index marks on the lens and camera Orange index marks 3 Turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position When attaching a lens do not press the lens release button Notes The shutter is not released if the lens is not attached except when the mode dial is set to M page 55 Using a DT lens is not guaranteed because the corners of the field are darkened and the camera does not meet the primary AE performance standard To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release hutton 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 Lens release button getting inside the camera 21 ay E 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 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 to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camera when attaching removing a lens If dust or debris lands on the image sensor Clean the image sensor using Cleaning mode in the Setup menu page 36 22 Inserting a memory card You can use a CompactFlash card CF card Microdrive or Memory Stick Duo
93. ly selected 2 The value is the color filter value currently selected Note Since most of the color meters are designed for film cameras using the measurements obtained from them may not give correct results under fluorescent sodium lamp mercury lamps We recommend that you perform the compensation according to a test shooting or use the custom white balance Custom white balance Ina 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 You can register three settings 1 Press the WB button to display the White balance mode screen 2 Select x24 1 Custom white balance with lt gt on the multi selector then press the center of the multi selector Any number between 1 and 3 is indicated TI uonounj Burjoous ayy B 3 Select x2 SET with lt gt on the multi selector then press the center of the multi selector 4 Hold the camera so that the white area fully covers the spot metering circle and press the shutter button down The shutter clicks and the calibrated values ColorTemperature and Color filter are displayed 5 Select a memory number with lt gt press the center of the multi selector 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 operat
94. meet your needs 1 Press the Fn button to display the Quick Navi screen page 48 2 Select a Creative Style item with A lt gt the multi selector then press the center of the multi selector AWB FINE Coc If you are only selecting a style box 45 esci Change you can perform the operation on the Quick Navi screen 3 Select the desired image style with A V on the multi selector Hviviat _ oemmu ana 9 ap 4 20 0 S Select Exit Creative Style Standard In the default setting you can select from Standard Vivid Neutral Portrait Landscape or B W 4 Move the cursor to the right with Creative Style gt on the multi selector and set Bivivid up parameters with A V on the promit multi selector m Derat con Bo For available image styles and parameters see below 80 To use image styles other than the default ones Select the style box for which you want to change the setting Move the cursor to the right with on the multi selector and select the desired image style with A V on the multi selector Image styles Creative Style Bnet Night view vivid Contrast onem 0 1 20 20 csi a 4 Select Exit Standard For capturing various scenes with rich
95. n 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 has been installed Check that the battery pack is the specified type If the battery pack is the specified type remove the battery pack replace it with new one or another one and check if the battery charger operates correctly If the battery charge
96. n during an Optical preview Focus on the subject beforehand The Intelligent preview feature cannot be used during BULB shooting The Intelligent preview feature cannot be used when the buffer memory of the camera is full 90 Registering your own settings You can register three combinations of frequently used modes and settings in the memory You can recall the registered settings with the mode dial 1 Put the camera on the setting you want to register 2 Press the MENU button and select Memory in the i Recording menu 4 with A lt gt on the multi selector 3 Select the number you want to register with lt gt on the multi selector then press the center of the multi selector Youcan rewrite the settings as many times as you like Items that can be registered Exposure mode drive mode ISO white balance exposure compensation metering mode focus mode the position of the local AF area and all of the Recording menu items pages 107 to 115 To recall the saved settings Set the mode dial to the desired number position You can change the settings by following the steps above after you have recalled a saved setting Notes You cannot register the Program Shift and Manual Shift settings The actual setting will not correspond to the positions of the dials and levers on the camera Refer to the information displayed on the LCD monitor when you take pictures 91 uonounj Buroous ay
97. nce 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
98. ng 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 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 170 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 regardles
99. nother photographer is using a wireless flash nearby and his her flash light triggers firing of your flash To change the channel of the external flash refer to the operating instructions supplied with it For details on the wireless flash refer to the operating instructions supplied with the flash If you use the slow sync shooting feature with a slower shutter speed you can capture a clear image of both the subject and the background This is convenient when you shoot a portrait at night with a dark background Shoot with the SLOW SYNC button pressed in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor lights up to indicate the exposure is locked T SLOW SYNC button Note In shutter speed priority mode or manual exposure mode slow sync shooting is not available using the SLOW SYNC button Since the flash sync speed restriction is removed when you use one of the HVL F58AM HVL F56AM HVL F42AM or HVL F36AM models the flash allows you to take pictures using the flash with the entire shutter speed range of the camera It also enables you to take pictures with the flash in bright conditions with the aperture open In high speed sync mode or HSS appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor Notes High speed sync mode is not available when the two second self timer or mirror lockup shooting is selected or the flash mode is set to EA Rear sync 67 uonounj Buroous ayy B For details on High Spee
100. o E Note If you save an image as RAW data the image is saved in the ARW2 1 format With Image Data Converter SR you can Edit images recorded in RAW format 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 format or save it in the general file format For details on Image Data Converter SR refer to the Help To start the Help click Start All Programs Sony Image Data Suite Help Image Data Converter SR Ver 3 To start up exit Image Data Converter SR W Windows Double click the shortcut of Image Data Converter SR Ver 3 on the desktop When starting up from the Start menu click Start All Programs Sony Image Data Suite Image Data Converter SR Ver 3 To exit click the FJ button on the upper right corner of the screen E Macintosh Double click Image Data Converter SR Ver 3 in the Sony Image Data Suite folder from the Application folder To exit click Quit Image Data Converter SR from the IDC SR menu 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 Set color labels and so on Display an image in Image Data Converter SR and make adjustments to it F
101. o Mass Storage page 138 Disconnect all equipment other than the camera the keyboard and the mouse from the USB jacks of your computer You cannot copy images When you are copying images from the camera to your computer if you open the memory card cover the copy is canceled Do not open the memory card cover during copying 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 123 Cannot insert a memory card nsertion direction of the memory card is wrong Insert it in the correct direction page 23 Cannot record on a memory card The memory card is full Delete unnecessary images page 99 An unusable memory card is inserted page 23 You have formatted a memory card by mistake All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting You cannot restore it e a The supplied Remote Commander does not function To shoot set the drive mode to Remote Commander To play back connect the camera to a TV 163 Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting Otherwise the Remote Commander may not function properly A lens or hood may cover the remote sensor to protect it from the light Operate the Remote Commander from positions where the light from the Remote Commander is not obscured
102. ocus 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 36 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 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 amp Jauie ay Cleaning the image sensor dust or debris enters the camera and lands on the image sensor 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 e 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
103. ognized as a USB mass storage device PTP Prints the images with a PictBridge compliant printer or copies images to PTP Picture Transfer Protocol compliant devices For details on printing with a PictBridge compliant printer see page 152 Remote PC Using Remote Camera Control contained on the CD ROM supplied you can operate some functions of the camera such as shooting from a computer store the recorded images to a computer etc MassStrg card When a Memory Stick Duo and a CF card are both inserted in the camera during mass storage connections you can select the displayed method on a PC Both cards Displays both the Memory Stick Duo and CF card Microdrive This is supported by a PC running Windows 2000 SP3 or a later version of OS Selected card Displays only the card selected with Memory card 130 X Setup menu 3 You can select the default screen when you press the MENU button Top Displays the 1 or gt 1 menu screen first Previous Displays the previously selected menu screen first You can select the default item of a confirmation screen when deleting the images or the folders Delete first Delete is selected by default Cancel first Cancel is selected by default Selects the sound produced when the focus is confirmed during self timer countdown etc On Turns on the sound
104. on the multi selector Sanat FINE S Select a Change More 3 Select the desired mode with the front or rear control dial if Autoflash Fires if it is dark or against light This is selectable only when the AUTO mode is selected Fill flash Fires every time the shutter is released ag Rear sync Fires right before the exposure is completed You can capture a flowing light or the trail of a moving subject in a more realistic way when shooting a moving subject using a slower shutter speed with the flash Wireless Rather than attaching a flash on the camera you can create more contrast resulting in a more three dimensional picture Two or more wireless flashes are required including an HVL F58AM HVL F58AM HVL F56AM HVL F42AM HVL F36AM To perform wireless flash shooting Set the flash mode of the camera to Wireless Set the HVL F58AM as the wireless controller and attach it to the camera Place the other flash apart from the camera you perform a test fire of the flash press the AEL button It is recommended that you set AEL button to AEL hold or R AEL hold in the x Custom menu If you select AEL toggle or L AEL toggle every test fire will cause the slow sync recording mode to switch on and off 66 GShoot the image The flash of the HVL F58AM and another flash are fired Notes Change the channel of the external flash when a
105. or details on Image Data Lightbox SR refer to the Help 148 To start the Help from the Start menu click Start Programs Sony Image Data Suite Help Image Data Lightbox SR To start up exit Image Data Lightbox SR B Windows Double click Image Data Lightbox SR on the desktop When starting up from the Start menu click Start All 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 B 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 Connect the camera to your computer With Remote Camera Control you can Set up the camera or record an image from the computer Record an image directly to the computer Perform an Interval Timer Shooting Only for Windows To start the Help from the Start menu click Start Programs Sony Image Data Suite Help Remote Camera Control 1 Press the MENU button and set USB connection to Remote PC in the Setup menu 2 with A W 4 P on the multi selector 149 1ajnduio2 e uo safew E 2 Connect the camera and your To the USB computer terminal USB cable o To the 0 is USB terminal
106. otection of other images repeat this step Press the MENU button After a message appears select OK with A on the multi selector then press the center of the multi selector All images Cancel all Protects all the images or cancels the protection of all the images in the memory card After a message appears select OK with A on the multi selector then press the center of the multi selector 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 DPOF specifications are left with images after printing Marked images Specifies unspecifies DPOF on the selected images Select the image you want to specify DPOF with lt gt on the multi selector then select the number of sheets with the rear control dial To unspecify DPOF set the number to 0 To specify unspecify DPOF on other images repeat this step Press the MENU button After a message appears select OK with A on the multi selector then press the center of the multi selector All images To specify unspecify DPOF on all the images in the memory Cancel all card When All images is selected set the number of images with A V on the multi selector then press the center of the multi selector After a message appears select OK with A on the multi selector then press the center of the multi selector Notes You cannot specify DPOF
107. owing conditions The surrounding temperature is low The camera has been turned on and off many times Focus mode is set to AF C Continuous AF When the camera continues to focus for a long time without shooting including cases where you press and hold the shutter button halfway down 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 in a pocket close to your body to warm it up and insert it in your camera immediately before you start shooting 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 20 Attaching a lens 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens 2 Mount the
108. pect ratio 107 Battery remaining warning 19 1 125 Shutter speed 54 F3 5 Aperture 53 IS0100 ISO sensitivity 74 2008 1 1 Date of recording 10 37AM 1 125 5 150100 2008 1 1 10 37AM 3 7 Display _ Indication Display Wms 4 Memory card 23 3 7 100 0003 Folder file number 143 Om Protect 124 DPOF3 DPOF set 124 RAW Image quality 108 cRAW RAW J cRAW J X FINE FINE STD Ct Cs Image size 107 APS C 97 urmara Duis 1 100 0003 003 FINE CE av 1 fons P VS F38 100 al 5 4 03 82 03 35mm AWB Ga 2008 1 1 10 37 3 7 1 Display Indication Display Indication 0 3 Exposure compensation 1MS 4 Memory card 23 C0 100 0003 Folder file number E 0 3 Flash compensation 73 143 Metering mode 69 on Protect 124 35mm Focal length DPOF set 124 Creative Style 80 Clear Image quality 108 mes Porra omm Sext White balance Auto Image size 107 APS C Preset Color 5 size 134 Aspect ratio temperature Color filter 107 Custom 75 D Range Optimizer 79 Battery remaining 2008 1 1 Date of recording warning 19 10 37A
109. r lock to keep the shutter from releasing when no memory card is inserted in the camera Enable The shutter can be released when no memory card is inserted in the camera Disable The shutter cannot be released when no memory card is inserted in the camera You can set the recording information display to rotate when the camera is in a vertical position Auto rotate The display rotates to a vertical position page 42 Horizontal The display does not rotate ix Custom menu 3 You can select a method for exposure compensation when a flash is used Ambient amp flash Exposure compensation is performed on both the ambient light range the background that the flash light does not reach and the flash light range Values that change shutter speed aperture ISO only in AUTO mode amount of flash light Values that do not change none Ambient only By fixing the amount of flash light you can limit the effect of exposure compensation to the background that is illuminated only by ambient light light other than the flash Values that change shutter speed aperture ISO only in AUTO mode Values that do not change amount of flash light With the flash compensation you can limit the compensation to flash light range by fixing the exposure of ambient light range that the flash light does not reach page 73 The order in bracket shooting page 85 can be selected Th
110. r operates correctly a battery error may have occurred If 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 EFO a b Note Do not use an electronic transformer travel converter as this may cause a malfunction 15 eiawed ay Representative plug of power supply cord of countries regions around the world 0 C O OC A Type B Type BF Type B3 Type C Type SE Type O Type American British British British CEE CEE Ocean Typo Typo Typo Typo Typo Typo Type The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart Depend on an area Different type of plug and supply voltage are used Attention Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used For only the United States Use a UL Listed 1 5 3 m 5 10 ft Type SPT 2 or NISPT 2 AWG no 18 power supply cord rated for 125 V 7 A with a non polarized NEMA 1 15P plug rated for 125V 15 A Europe Countries regions Voltage Frequency Hz Plug type Aus
111. rarily to the auto focus and the focus is locked You can maintain the selected mode without pressing and holding the AF MF button with AF MF control in the Custom menu page 116 64 Using a flash not supplied 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 For details on how to use the flash refer to the operating instructions supplied with the flash 1 Remove the accessory shoe cap and attach the flash not supplied Firmly push the flash into the accessory shoe in the direction of the arrow until it stops 2 Turn the flash on and after the flash charging is completed shoot the subject 4 Flashing The flash is being charged Lit The flash has been charged When you press the shutter button halfway down under dark lighting in auto focus mode the AF illuminator of the flash may be emitted 4 Flash charging indicator Note The lens may block the light of the flash and a shadow may appear on the bottom of the image Remove the lens hood 65 uonounj Buroous ayy B Selecting the flash mode 1 Press the Fn button to display the Quick Navi screen page 48 When the enlarged display screen is used set up from the menu page 105 2 Select the flash item with A V 4 gt
112. recommended for a computer connected to the camera to import images E Windows OS pre installed Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 Windows XP SP3 Windows Vista SP1 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 I Macintosh OS pre installed Mac OS X v10 1 3 or later USB jack Provided as standard Votes 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 Operations 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 137 1ajnduio2 e uo BuiwalA H Stage 1 Connecting the camera and your computer 1 Insert a memory card with recorded images into the camera 2 Insert the sufficiently ch
113. rom the eyepiece Diopter Adjustment 3 0 to 1 0 m Auto Focus System TTL phase detection system CCD line sensors with center dual cross hair sensor F2 8 sensor System Ranging point 9 points and 10 supplementary ranging points Sensitivity Range 0 to 18 EV at ISO 100 equivalent AF illuminator Approx to 7 m 3 3 to 23 feet s134 0 Exposure Metering Cell 40 segment honeycomb pattern SPC Metering Range 0 to 20 EV 2 to 20 EV with Spot metering at ISO 100 with F1 4 lens 157 Shutter Type Electronically controlled vertical traverse focal plane type Speed range 1 8000 second to 30 seconds bulb Flash sync speed 1 250 second SteadyShot deactivated 1 200 second SteadyShot activated Recording media CompactFlash card Microdrive Memory Stick Duo LCD monitor LCD panel 7 5 cm 3 0 type TFT drive Total number of dots 921 600 640 x 3 RGB x 480 dots LCD monitor With backlighting Power general Used battery pack Rechargeable battery pack NP FM500H Others PictBridge Compatible Exif Print Compatible PRINT Image Matching III Compatible Dimensions Approx 156 3 x 116 9 x 81 9 mm 6 1 4 x 4 5 8 x 3 1 4 inches W H D excluding protrusions 158 Mass Approx 850 g 1 Ib 14 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
114. s 47 Selecting the functions on the Quick Navi screen 48 Shooting images Shooting with the automatic setting Exposure mode P Shooting with Program auto A Shooting with Aperture priority S Shooting with Shutter speed priority M Shooting with Manual exposure M Shooting with BULB c Using the shooting function 10 Selecting the focus method Selecting the focus mode Auto focus Selecting the focus area Shooting with focus lock AF illuminator Shooting with Manual focus Shooting with Direct manual focus Switching the AF MF easily Using a flash not supplied Selecting the flash mode Shooting with Slow Sync Shooting with High Speed Sync HSS Using a flash equipped with a flash sync terminal cord Flash compensation eee deter tente hr ee eain Selecting the Metering mode Compensating the exposure Shooting with fixed brightness AE Lock 71 Adjusting the amount of flash light Flash compensation Setting ISO Adjusting the color tones White balance Auto Preset white balance Setting the color temperature and a filter effect 76 Custom white balance sse TI Image processing Using the D Range Optimizer Using the Creative Style Selecting the drive mode Shooting single shot Shooting continuously Using the self timer Shooting with Exposure bracket Shooting with the white balance bracket
115. s more than 999 999 is displayed on the display panel To turn on the backlight of the display panel Press the display panel illumination button on the top Pressing again turns off the backlight 44 Display panel illumination button 2 zi m Ig 5 5B 324422 3 Ful T 1 Display Indication Display Indication all SteadyShot scale 46 qan AF area 60 Aspect ratio 16 9 107 Spot AF area 60 C Spot metering area 69 Shooting area for aspect ratio 16 9 107 APS C size area 134 2 Display Indication Flash compensation 73 Flash charging 65 WL Wireless flash 66 H High speed sync 67 Manual focus 62 Focus 59 125 Shutter speed 54 5 6 Aperture 53 4244423 EV scale 55 86 AE lock 71 9 Shots remaining counter 84 y Camera shake warning 46 45 uoljesado 1no Camera shake warning indicator Due to potential camera shake the Camera shake warning indicator flashes in the viewfinder Note The W Camera shake warning indicator is displayed only in the exposure modes that the shutter speed is automatically set This indicator is not displayed in M S Pg modes SteadyShot scale indicator Setting the W switch to turns on the wil SteadyShot scal
116. s 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 camera at all for about 8 months it becomes completely 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 If the camera resets the settings to the defaults each time you charge the internal rechargeable battery the battery may be dead Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility 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 designed to be dust and moisture resistant but not to be waterproof and splash proof When using the camera in the rain be careful not to get the camera and lens wet Clean the camera after use if the camera becomes dirty With water sand dust salt etc left on the camera the camera may cause a malfunction
117. s that can be taken when the image quality is changed see page 33 About RAW images You need the Image Data Converter SR software included on the CD ROM supplied in order to open a RAW image recorded on this camera With this software a RAW image can be opened and converted to a common format such as JPEG or TIFF and its white balance color saturation contrast etc can be readjusted Recording a RAW image entails the following limitation The RAW image cannot be printed using a DPOF print designated printer or a PictBridge compliant printer 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 For details see page 79 108 You can assign a function of your choosing to the C button In the default setting Creative Style is assigned to the C button The functions you can register AF lock AF MF control Optical Preview IntelligentPrev ISO White balance Exposure comp Flash compens Drive mode AF area Image size Quality Creative Style D RangeOptimizer Flash mode Memory For details see page 80 The way colors are represented with combinations of numbers or the range of color reproduction is called color space You can change the color space depending on your purpose sRGB This is the standard color space of the digital camera Use sRGB in normal shooting such as when you intend to print out the
118. scribes the process using a Windows computer as an example Step 1 is not necessary if the file name has not been changed 143 1ajnduio2 e uo safew Guimai p 1 Right click the image file then click Rename Change the file name to DSC00000 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 2 Copy the image file to the memory card folder in the following order Right click the image file then click Copy Double click Removable Disk in Computer For Windows XP My Computer Right click the 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 130 and then copy the image file 144 Using the software To utilize images recorded with the camera the following software is provided Sony Image Data Suite Image Data Converter SR Image Data Lig
119. sed ambient bracket shooting is performed and the shutter speed and aperture are changed to accommodate bracket shooting When the flash is used flash bracket shooting is performed and the flash light is changed n flash bracket shooting single shot is automatically selected regardless of the single continuous setting Press the shutter button shot by shot The example of the EV scale in bracket shooting Ambient bracket Flash bracket 0 3 steps three shots 0 7 steps three shots Exposure compensation 0 Flash compensation 1 0 B Shown in the top row Shown in the bottom row Viewfinder adt In ambient bracket shooting the EV scale appears 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 312110 1 2 3 LCD monitor 86 When Single bracket is selected if the shutter button is pressed halfway down and released br 1 appears for the ambient light bracket and Fbr 1 appears for the flash bracket in the viewfinder When bracket shooting starts it indicates what number the next frame is for instance br 2 br 3 Based on the selected white balance value three images are taken per one shooting with the color temperature shifted EG WB WB When Lo is selected it is shifted
120. sing again starts the slide show again To end in the middle of the slide show Press the MENU button Interval 30 sec The image switches at the selected interval time 10 sec 5 sec 3 sec 1 126 X Setup menu 1 You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor Adjust the brightness with lt gt on the multi selector then press the center of the multi selector On the recording information or playback screen you can adjust the brightness by pressing the DISP button a little longer 1 Displays for the amount of time you select 30 sec 10 sec 5 sec Note Regardless of the setting in this menu the eyepiece sensors below the viewfinder turn off the LCD monitor while you are looking into the viewfinder nuaw dnjag 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 30 min The camera turns to power save mode after the selected time 10 min has elapsed 5 min 3 min 1 Note Regardless of the setting here the camera turns to power save mode after 30 minutes when the camera is connected to a TV or the drive mode is set to amp Remote Commander 127 Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment Different countries and regions use different TV color sy
121. software When you print images at a shop images can be printed with the date if you ask them to do so 164 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 printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with PictBridge or not Set USB connection to PTP page 152 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 RAW images cannot be printed mages shot using cameras other than this camera or images modified with a computer may not be printed js 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 155 The message Set date and time appears when you turn on the camera The camera has been left unused for sometime with a low battery or no battery pack Charge the battery pack and set the date again page 27 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 imag
122. stems If you want to view images on a TV screen check page 102 for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is 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 When you connect the camera with an HDTV using an HDMI terminal page 103 the output signal from this camera is determined automatically When displaying images recorded with a camera other signals may make the image clearer depending on the subject You can make the following changes HD 1080i prior Prioritizes HD 1080i signal output HD 720p prior Prioritizes HD 720p signal output SD priority Prioritizes SD standard signal output Select the language to be used to display the menu items warning and messages Sets the date and time again For details see page 27 128 Setup menu 2 You can select the types of memory cards that you use for recording or playback Memory Stick Uses the Memory Stick Duo for recording or playback CompactFlash Uses the CF card Microdrive for recording or playback Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images 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
123. sure step 111 0 3 EV ISO Auto Range 111 200 800 AF A setup 112 AF A AF area 60 Wide Priority setup 112 AF AF illuminator 62 Auto 114 Items Reset to default setting AF w shutter 113 On Long exp NR 113 On High ISO NR 113 Normal 115 nuaw 1x Custom menu 1 AF MF control Uses the button for switching the auto focus and manual focus page 64 AF lock Uses the button as the AF lock button Press the shutter button to take pictures while holding the AF MF button down When AF MF button is set to AF MF control you can change how you operate the AF MF button Hold AF and MF are switched only while the button is held down Toggle Press and release the button to switch between AF and MF The setting is maintained until you press the button again You can select the speed of focusing when the auto focus is activated Fast Confirms the focus quickly Slow Confirms the focus slowly Has a higher probability of confirming the focus when shooting a subject using macro shooting feature When the focus is being adjusted the local AF area in focus is briefly illuminated in red You can change the duration of illumination or turn off the illumination 0 6 sec The local AF area is illuminated for 0 6 seconds 0 3 sec The local AF area is illuminated for 0 3 seconds O
124. t Enter ED d Operation guide The operation guide list The operation guide also indicates operations other than the multi selector operation The indications of icons are as follows Display Indication Display Indication MENU MENU button B gt button QU Returns with MENU Front or rear control dial button dii WF Front control dial rear 10 button control dial el button DISP DISP button Fn Fn button 5 Returns with DISP button 41 1no E Using the Quick Navi screen you can change settings directly on the recording information display 1 Press the Fn button so that the Quick Navi screen appears 2 Following the operation guide select the desired item with A W lt gt on the multi selector 22190 FINE Cr ga 100 4S Select Change 6 More Operation guide 3 Set the item with the front or rear Front control dial control dial For details on how to set up each item see the corresponding page Pressing the Fn button again turns off the Quick Navi screen Gray items on the Quick Navi screen are not available When using Creative Style page 80 some of the setup tasks can be accomplished only on the Exclusive disp screen To set up a function on the Exclusive disp screen When the Quick Navi screen is displayed pressing the center of the multi selector turns on the Exclus
125. t 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 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
126. t release the shutter flashing Cannot focus The shutter is locked Subjects that may require special focusing Using the auto focus it is hard to focus on the following subjects In such cases use the focus lock shooting feature page 61 or manual focus page 62 A subject 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 mark on the camera shows the location of the image sensor When you t measure the exact distance between the camera and the subject refer to the position of the horizontal line 99 uongunj Buroous ayy B Select the desired AF area to suit the Spot AF area shooting conditions or your preference The area used for focusing is illuminated briefly AF area Area 1 Press the Fn button to display the Quick Navi screen page 48 2 Select the AF area item with A V lt gt on the multi selector sd AUTO ANB Gov 100 A Select Change More 3 Select the desired mode with front or rear control dial Wide The camera determines which of the nine AF areas is used in fo
127. t this step Press the MENU button After a message appears select Delete with A on the multi selector then press the center of the multi selector All images Deletes all the images in the memory card After a message appears select Delete with on the multi selector then press the center of the multi selector Note Protected images cannot be deleted Formats the memory card Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a memory card including protected images After a message appears select OK with A on the multi selector then press the center of the multi selector Notes During the format the access lamp lights up Do not eject the memory card while the lamp is lit 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 You cannot format a Memory Stick Duo that is inserted into the CF card insertion slot using an adaptor 123 nuaw 39eq e d You can protect images against accidental erasure Marked images Protects selected images or cancels the protection of the selected images Select the image you want to protect with lt gt on the multi selector then press the center of the multi selector To cancel a selection press the center again To protect other images or cancel the pr
128. tainable has an upper limit RAW 12 images cRAW 12 images RAW amp JPEG 10 images cRAW amp JPEG 10 images Extra fine 11 images Fine Standard 105 images 285 images The number of images that can be shot continuously is indicated in the viewfinder When the available number of continuous shots is more than nine adieu images 9 is indicated in the viewfinder The number of images that can be shot continuously Note When the capacity of the memory card is insufficient the camera may not continuously shoot all the images indicated in the viewfinder 84 10 After you press the shutter button the shutter will be released about ten seconds 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 2 After you press the shutter button the shutter will be released about two seconds This is convenient to reduce the camera shake because the mirror moves upward before shooting To cancel the 10 second self timer Press the DRIVE button Notes When you press the shutter button without looking into the viewfinder close the eyepiece shutter with the eyepiece shutter lever When the 2 second self timer is selected the following shooting features cannot be used high speed sync shooting WL high speed sync and mirror lockup shoo
129. the same functions as the buttons on the camera Buttons on the Remote Commander Page 1 FA Histogram 93 SSS 2 DISP Display 92 1 ES 7 3 Andex 96 2 es e 4 Rotate 94 3 Hrs 5 gt Playback 92 Him e 6 MENU 105 7 IE Slide show 126 8 Q Q Scale up down 95 9 17 Delete 99 0 A lt gt Multi selector 47 Slide show The button on the Remote Commander easily starts stops a slide show During a slide show the following operations are available from the Remote Commander Displaying the previous next image with lt gt Pausing playing back the slide show with amp Note When you connect the camera to a TV using the supplied USB cable you cannot play back images using the Remote Commander 104 Menu function list This section describes how to set up the function using the MENU button After pressing the MENU button operate the 1 e multi selector following the instructions o in the operation guide page 47 MENU button Recording menu pages 107 to 115 Image size Flash mode Aspect ratio Flash control Quality Flash compens 1 D RangeOptimizer 2 Exposure step Custom button ISO Auto Range Cr
130. ting 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 The base exposure is set at the first shot in the bracket Base exposure direction direction 85 uonounj Buroous ayy B Bracket Shoots three or five images with the exposure shifted by a Cont selected step Press and hold the shutter button until the recording stops 5 Bracket Shoots three or five images with the exposure shifted by a Single selected step Press the shutter button shot by shot EV beneath Gc Gs is the step currently selected and _ to the right of EV is the number currently selected n the default setting the camera shoots in the order 0 You can change this order to 0 gt with Bracket order in the Custom menu page 121 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 and shoot the image When you adjust the exposure the exposure is shifted based on the compensated value with bracket shooting When the flash is not u
131. tion using APS C size area in the viewfinder as a guide Aspect ratio is set to 3 2 0 Shoots an image in the APS C size area Off Shoots an image in the normal size area You can reset the main functions of the camera The items to be reset are as follows Items Reset to default setting Recording information display 41 Detailed display Exposure compensation 70 0 0 Drive mode 83 Single shot adv White balance 75 AWB Auto white balance ColorTemperature Color filter 76 5500K Color filter 0 Custom white balance 77 5500K ISO 74 AUTO Playback display 92 Single image screen with recording data Recording menu Items Reset to default setting Image size 107 L 24M Aspect ratio 107 3 2 Quality 108 Fine D RangeOptimizer 79 Off Custom button 109 Creative Style Creative Style 80 Standard Color Space 109 sRGB Flash mode 66 Autoflash or Fill flash 134 Items Reset to default setting Flash control 110 ADI flash Flash compens 73 0 0 Exposure step 111 0 3 EV ISO Auto Range 111 200 800 AF A setup 112 AF A AF area 60 Wide Priority setup 112 AF AF illuminator 62 Auto AF w shutter 113 On Long exp NR 113 On High ISO NR 113 Normal Custom menu Items Reset to def
132. to 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 If 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 hock 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 mproper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will
133. tria 230 50 C Belgium 230 50 C Czech 220 50 Denmark 230 50 C Finland 230 50 C France 230 50 C Germany 230 50 C Greece 220 50 C Hungary 220 50 C Iceland 230 50 C Ireland 230 50 C BF Italy 220 50 C Luxemburg 230 50 C Netherlands 230 50 C Norway 230 50 C Poland 220 50 Portugal 230 50 C Romania 220 50 C Russia 220 50 C Slovak 220 50 C Spain 127 230 50 C Sweden 230 50 C Switzerland 230 50 C UK 240 50 BF Asia Countries regions Voltage Frequency Hz Plug type China 220 50 Hong Kong 200 220 50 BF India 230 240 50 C Indonesia 127 230 50 C Japan 100 50 60 A Korea rep 220 60 C Malaysia 240 50 BF Philippines 220 230 60 16 Singapore 230 50 BF Taiwan 110 60 A Thailand 220 50 C BF Vietnam 220 50 A C Oceania Countries regions Voltage Frequency Hz Plug type Australia 240 50 O New Zealand 230 240 50 North America 3 Countries regions Voltage Frequency Hz Plug type Canada 120 60 A USA 120 60 A Central America Countries regions Voltage Frequency Hz Plug type e Bahamas 1207240 60 3 Costa Rica 110 60 A Cuba 110 220 60 A C E Dominican rep 110 60 A El Salvador 110 60 A Guatemala 120 60 A Honduras 110 60 A Jamaica 110 50 A Mexico 120 127 60 A Nicaragua 120 240 60 A Panama 110 220 60 A South America Countries regions Voltage Frequency Hz Plug type Argentina 220 50 C BF O Brazil 127 220 60 A C Chile 220 50 C Colombia 120 60 A Peru 2
134. ttery time in percent figures is displayed according to the operating conditions of your camera Battery level 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 The number of images that can be recorded The approximate number of images that can be recorded is 880 when you use the camera with the battery pack at full capacity Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on the conditions of use the attached lens or the memory card The number is calculated with a battery pack at full capacity and in the following situation At an ambient temperature of 25 C 77 F Quality is set to Fine Focus mode is set to AF A Automatic AF Shooting once every 30 seconds The power turns on and off once every ten times 19 ay The measurement method is based on the standard CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Association The battery capacity decreases as the number of uses increases and also over time The number of images that can be recorded is decreased under the foll
135. turn the camera on When using a tele converter etc rotation of the focusing ring may not be smooth When you turn the camera off and then on again with the mode dial set to AUTO or change the exposure mode to AUTO from another mode AF Auto focus is automatically selected regardless of the position of the focus mode lever page 49 Shooting with Direct manual focus You can make fine adjustments after adjusting the focus in auto focus Direct manual focus You can assign this function to the A position of the focus mode lever You can quickly focus on a subject rather than using the manual focus from the beginning This is convenient in cases such as macro shooting 1 Press the MENU button and select AF A setup gt DMF in the 1 Recording menu with the A V 4 P on the multi selector 2 Set the focus mode lever to 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to lock the focus 4 Tum the focusing ring to fine tune the focus while pressing the shutter button halfway down 63 uonounj Buroous ayy E You can switch between auto focus and manual focus without relaxing your position AF MF control Press the AF MF button AF MF button In auto focus mode The focus mode is switched temporarily to the manual A focus Press and hold the AF MF button mS and adjust the focus by rotating the Focusing ring focusing ring In manual focus mode The focus mode is switched tempo
136. tute 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 si
137. u use an exposure meter 1 Set the mode dial to M 2 Rotate the front control dial to Shutter speed adjust the shutter speed and rotate the rear control dial to LL v M S adjust the aperture Darsana So El You can switch the functions of the e 2 front and rear control dial with Ctrl aw dial setup in the 3 Custom menu 00190 FINE 100 amp page 118 3 Shoot the image after the LCD monitor Detailed display i Y exposure is set oos dung Check the exposure value on the EV scale Standard value Toward Images become brighter Toward Images become darker The 4 gt arrow appears if the set exposure is beyond the range of the EV scale The arrow starts flashing if the difference becomes greater When the exposure is compensated the standard Viewfinder 1 3 2 10 1 2 3 Standard value value contains the compensated value Metered Manual Notes The Wy Camera shake warning indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode When the mode dial is set to M the ISO setting AUTO is set to 200 In M mode the ISO setting AUTO is not available Set the ISO sensitivity as necessary 59 Manual shift You can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination without changing the exposure you set Rotate the front control dial while pressing th
138. wer cord mains lead 1 Body cap 1 Attached on the camera Accessory shoe cap 1 Attached on the camera Eyecup 1 Attached on the camera ESE CD ROM Application Software for camera 1 nstruction Manual This manual Wireless Remote Commander Remote Commander 1 rs emote Commander clip 1 1 a SB cable 1 s Video cable 1 13 eiawed Hunedald 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 a 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 F is as follows Full charge Normal charge Approx 235 min Approx 175 min The charging time differs depending on the remaining capacity of the battery back or charging conditions 14 We recommend charging the battery pack i
139. y p Playing back images The last recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor 1 Press the button f z e 9 gt button 2 Select an image with lt gt on the multi selector 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 30 Fa RN 2008 1 1 10 328 9999 5 With recording data data data 92 A histogram is the luminance distribution that shows how many pixels of a particular brightness exist in the picture Press the button The histogram and recording data of the displayed image are displayed To return to the normal playback screen Press the button again How to check the histogram When the image has a bright or dark area portion that portion is flashed on the histogram display Luminance limit warning button Luminance R Red Flashing 1 125 amp 4 03 91 03 C Smit AWB G Green B Blue 93 urmara 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

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