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Sony SLT-A65V Instruction Manual

1. 57 Remote Commander 16 ho A 62 52 92 S Scene Selection 38 Select REC Folder 61 Self timer 45 Set the clock jd Shooting 30 Shooting Tip 63 Shutter Priority 36 Slide Show 60 Slow sync 41 Smile Shutter 54 Software 67 Specifications 83 Sports Action 38 SteadyShot function 57 Sunset cepa oes 38 Sweep Panorama 39 47 U USB 62 V Version iiec et m Rea 62 Viewfinder 57 Viewing 33 Viewing images on TV screen 51 White balance 54 Index 93 94 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website http www sony net Printed using VOC Volatile Organic Compound free vegetable oil based ink 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand 4287953130 9 0
2. 1218 Version Displays the camera software version gy Language Selects the language Mode Dial Guide Turns on or off the mode dial guide the explanation of each shooting mode On Off Demo Mode Sets the demonstration playback of a movie to on or off On Off Initialize Restores the settings to their defaults Reset Default Rec mode reset Custom reset 62 Using the guide function of the camera In Camera Guide When you press the In Camera Guide m gt button on the Fn screen or menu screen E guide in accordance with the currently selected function or setting appears In Camera Guide laa automatically Select unavailable functions or settings on the Fn screen then press the center of the control button the appropriate setup is indicated in order to enable them Shooting Tip The camera displays the shooting tips in accordance with the shooting mode selected 1 Press the In Camera Guide button when the recording eho information display is displayed A shooting tip list in accordance with the In Camera net button current subject appears automatically 2 Select the desired shooting tip with A V on the control button then press the center of the control button The shooting tip is displayed e You can scroll the screen with A V e You can select the item with lt gt To access all shooting tips You can search through
3. 62 Eye Start 57 Face Detection 54 Flash 54 Flash mode 41 77 Flash rsen 30 41 secretos 52 54 Focal length ener 88 Focus Hold Button 59 Focus Magnifier 59 Folder Name ceccseseeseeeeeereees 61 exe eret 60 G GPS d 61 H Hand held Twilight 38 Histogram 58 1 Image Data Converter 68 Image Index 50 Image quality 2 caeci 56 Image size eere 47 ISO sensitivity eere 54 J duc 56 Index L Landscapers seecae 38 Language 62 LCD Brightness 61 LCD monitor 73 C 24 M irr 38 Manual Exposure 37 Memory card essen 21 nete 56 Metering Mode sees 54 Movie Audio Recording 57 Movie File 57 N Night Portrait esee 38 Night Scene Number of recordable images 79 80 P Playback Display 60 PMB ee 69 Portrait 38 Power Save Program Auto 36 POLE CE s hepate terna 60 R RAMS eee 56 Recording 32 Recover Image DB 61 Red Eye
4. Attaching a lens Turning the camera on and setting the clock Before shooting Adjusting the viewfinder to the visual acuity diopter adjustment Holding the camera properly Shooting and viewing images Shooting still images Recording movies Playing back images Deleting images Delete Shooting images to suit your subject Adjusting the angle of the LCD monitor Shooting with the various shooting modes AUTO SCN Scene Selection C4 Sweep Panorama Eb 3D Sweep Panorama 39 Continuous Advance Priority AE 40 Using the shooting functions Using the flash Adjusting the brightness of the image lt Gy Selecting the drive mode s Switching the recording information display DISP 46 Image 517 E 47 Image Size Panorama Size Using the playback functions Enlarging Switching to the display of the image list Viewing images on a TV screen sese Functions list Functions that can be operated with the buttons switch Selecting a function with the Fn Function button 53 Functions that can be selected with the Fn Function button Using the guide function of the camera 63 In Camera Guide Shooting Tip Viewing images on a computer Using with your computer Using the software Selecting the
5. Object tracking 54 Sher SL Soy Face Detection 54 Smile Shutter 54 on Gu ei Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator 4 5 Display Indication Metering mode 54 m ae m Flash compensation 54 White balance Auto f gt Preset Custom Color 59 1 50 temperature Color filter m 52 x 7500K A5 G5 P D Range Optimizer 54 T Auto HDR 54 3 3 3 Creative Style 54 Contrast Saturation Sharpness 75 1940 Functions available for each shooting The functions you can use depend on the selected shooting mode In the table below V indicates the function available indicates the function not available The functions you cannot use are displayed in gray on the screen Shoot Mode ENS Vo SUM n Eu 45 54 54 30 v 30 v v AUTO 37 v v SCN 38 v v d v v v Y v v v v v v v v JU v Lu v v r 39 39 v 40 36 v v A 36 v v 36 v 36 v 32 v v v When Manual Exposure is selected this function is not available 16 Flash modes available The flash modes you can select depend on the shoo
6. 42 Adjusting the brightness of the image Except for exposure mode M the exposure is automatically selected Automatic exposure Based on the exposure acquired by the automatic exposure you can perform exposure compensation You can make the entire image brighter by shifting to the side The entire image becomes darker when you shift it to the side Exposure compensation 1 Press the button button 2 Adjust the exposure with the LCD monitor control dial Toward over Brightens an image Toward under Darkens an image In viewfinder mode confirm the exposure using the EV scale 114909 FU BOD SS 2 1 250 F3 5 3 0 150400 Compensated exposure Viewfinder WEEN u 1 250 F3 5 2 5 23 50400 Standard exposure 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject Shooting techniques Adjust the compensation level by checking the recorded image Using bracket shooting you can shoot multiple images with the exposure shifted to the plus or minus sides page 45 43 suoipounj ay Adjusting the brightness of the image Note This item cannot be set when the exposure mode is set to AUTO AUTO or Scene Selection 44 u Selecting the drive mode You can use an appropriate drive mode to suit your purposes such as single shot advanced continuous advanced or bracket
7. amp on the control button gt Select the desired mode Single This mode is for normal shooting Shooting Cy Cont Shooting The camera records the images continuously Self timer The 10 second self timer is convenient when the photographer appears in a photo and the 2 second self timer is convenient to reduce the camera shake Bracket You can shoot 3 images each with different degrees of Cont exposure 9 Single You can shoot 3 images shot by shot each with different Bracket degrees of exposure Ewe WB Based on the selected white balance and the color bracket temperature color filter 3 images are recorded with the white balance shifted Remote Cdr You can shoot using the SHUTTER and 2SEC the shutter is released after 2 seconds buttons on the RMT DSLRI Wireless Remote Commander sold separately 45 ay Switching the recording information display DISP Each time you press DISP on the control button the recording information display changes as follows You can select the available displays in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor separately Graphic Display Display All Info 0 Disp Info Level paws EI EDITI IT ET o 5 a un um E E eo gt de ao gt e 1250 5 eio 60400 T250 FS ein 60400 11250 Tis 8530 60400 17250 Fa 250 6
8. Exposure control Metering Cell Metering method Metering Range Approximately 27 mm from the eyepiece 22 mm from the eyepiece frame at 1 4 0 m to 43 0 diopter 7 5 cm 3 0 type TFT drive 921 600 640 x 3 RGB x 480 dots Exmor CMOS sensor 1 200 zone evaluative metering 2 EV to 17 EV on Multi segment Center weighted Spot modes at ISO 100 equivalent with F1 4 lens ISO sensitivity Recommended exposure index Exposure compensation Shutter Type Speed range Flash sync speed Built In Flash Flash G No Recycling time Flash coverage Flash compensation 84 Still images AUTO ISO 100 to 16 000 1 EV step Movies AUTO ISO 100 to 1 600 1 EV step x3 0 EV 1 3 EV step Electronically controlled vertical traverse focal plane type Still images 1 4 000 second to 30 seconds bulb Movies 1 4 000 second to 1 4 second 1 3 step up to 1 60 in AUTO mode 1 160 second GN 10 in meters at ISO 100 Approx 3 seconds Covering 18 mm lens focal length that the lens indicates x2 0 EV 1 3 EV step Specifications Flash range Continuous shooting Continuous shooting speed Aperture F2 8 F4 0 F5 6 100 1m 3 6m m 25m 1 1 8 3 3 feet 3 3 feet 3 3 feet 12 feet 8 2 feet 5 9 feet 200 L4m 5m L4m 3 66 1 4 2 5 4 6 feet m 4 6 feet m 4 6 feet 16 feet 2 feet 8 2 feet 400 2m 7 1m 2m 5m 2m 3 6m 6 6 feet
9. For viewing Q Zoom out 15 eiawed eu Guledaig Identifying parts Sides Bottom gt 16 Hooks for shoulder strap Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera REMOTE terminal When connecting the RM L1AM Remote Commander sold separately to the camera insert the plug of the Remote Commander into the REMOTE terminal aligning the guide of the plug with the guide of the REMOTE terminal Make sure that the cord of the Remote Commander faces forward A Speaker DC IN terminal When connecting the AC PWI1OAM AC Adaptor sold separately to the camera turn the camera off then plug the connector of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN terminal on the camera Microphone jack When an external microphone is connected the internal microphone is turned off automatically When the external microphone is a plug in power type the power of the microphone is supplied by the camera HDMI terminal 51 gt USB terminal Access lamp 22 Memory card insertion slot 21 Memory card cover 21 1 N Identifying parts Battery insertion slot 21 Battery cover 21 Tripod receptacle e Use a tripod with a screw length of less than
10. Rechargeable battery pack NP FM500H Used battery Maximum voltage Nominal voltage Maximum charge voltage Maximum charge current Capacity Maximum dimensions Mass Lithium ion battery DC 8 4 V DC72V DC84V 20 Typical 11 8 Wh 1 650 mAh Minimum 11 5 Wh 1 600 mAh Approx 38 2 mm x 20 5 mm x 55 6 mm 1 9 16 inches x 13 16 inches x 2 1 4 inches W H D Approx 78 g 2 8 oz DT 18 55mm DT 55 200mm DT 18 135mm Name Model name F3 5 5 6 SAM F4 5 6 SAM F3 5 5 6 SAM SAL1855 SAL55200 2 SAL18135 Equivalent 35mm format focal length 27 82 5 82 5 300 27 202 5 mm Lens groups elements 7 8 9 13 11 14 Angle of view 76 29 29 8 76 12 ini teeny focus m 0 25 0 82 0 95 3 2 0 45 1 48 87 1940 Specifications DT 18 55mm DT 55 200mm DT 18 135mm Name Model name F3 5 5 6 SAM F4 5 6 SAM F3 5 5 6 SAM SAL1855 SAL55200 2 SAL18135 Maximum magnification X 0 34 0 29 025 Minimum f stop f 22 36 32 45 1 22 36 Filter diameter mm 55 55 62 Mane MSS T 69 5 69 71 5x85 76x86 approx mm in 23 4 x 2 3 4 2 7 8 x 3 3 8 8 x31 2 Mass approx 0 07 210 7 4 8 305 10 3 4 398 14 The values for equivalent 35mm format focal length and angle of view are based on Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera equipped with an APS C sized image sensor Minimum focus is the shortest distance from the image senso
11. 6 6 feet 6 6 feet 23 feet 6 feet 12 feet 800 2 8m 10 2 8m 7 1 28m 5m 9 2 feet m 9 2 feet 9 2 feet 33 feet 23 feet 16 feet ISO setting Continuous Advance Priority AE Maximum 10 images per second Li Hi Maximum 8 images per second Maximum 3 images per second Our measurement conditions The speed of continuous shooting is slower depending on shooting conditions The maximum number of continuous shots Image zooming playback Scaling range Recording format File format 3D still images Movie AVCHD format In Continuous Advance Priority AE mode Fine 17 images Standard 18 images RAW amp JPEG 11 images RAW 13 images In Continuous shooting Fine 18 images Standard 18 images RAW amp JPEG 11 images RAW 13 images Image size L Approx x1 0 x13 6 M Approx 1 0 x9 9 S Approx x1 0 x6 8 JPEG DCF Ver 2 0 Exif Ver 2 3 MPF Baseline compliant DPOF compatible MPO MPF Extended Disparity Image compliant AVCHD format Ver 2 0 compatible Video MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Audio Dolby Digital 2ch equipped with Dolby Digital Stereo Creator 85 1940 Specifications Movie MP4 format Recording media Input output terminals USB HDMI Mic Terminal REMOTE Terminal Power general Used battery pack Others Microphone Speaker Exif Print PRINT Image Matching III Dimensions M
12. To 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 To display and compare RAW JPEG images recorded with this camera To rate the images on a scale of five To set color labels 68 Using the software To use Image Data Converter refer to Help Click Start All Programs Image Data Converter Help Image Data Converter Ver 4 Using PMB With PMB you can do the following etc To set images shot with the camera and display them on the computer To organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them To retouch red eye reduction etc print send still images as e mail attachments and change the shooting date To display the shooting location of the image on the map SLT A65V only To print or save still images with the date To create Blu ray discs or DVD discs from AVCHD View movies imported to a computer An Internet connection environment is required when a Blu ray disc DVD disc is created for the first time Notes PMB is not compatible with Macintosh computers e Movies recorded with the 60 28M PS 50p 28M PS 601 24M FX 50i 24M FX or 24 24M FX 25p 24M FX setting in Record Setting are converted by PMB in order to create an AVCHD disc This conversion can take a long time Also you cannot create a disc with th
13. 55mm zoom lens 1 Front lens cap 1 Packaging lid 1 SLT A65Y A65VY DT18 55mm zoom lens 1 Front lens cap 1 Packaging lid 1 DT55 200mm zoom lens 1 Front lens cap 1 Rear lens cap 1 Lens hood 1 SLT A65M A65VM DT18 135mm zoom lens 1 Front lens cap 1 Rear lens cap 1 Lens hood 1 Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation o o Dx 10 1 858 T 2m L N gt 27 m Aa b VIN Aa a M gH ese _ 1 16 xm Shutter button 30 13 Flash pop up button 41 Power switch 27 Control dial Remote sensor 45 Self timer lamp 45 Lens contacts Mirror Preview button 52 Mount Built in flash 41 Microphone Mode dial 36 52 4 Mounting index 24 5 Lens release button 25 6 Focus mode switch 52 Do not directly touch these parts Do not cover this part during movie recording Doing so may cause noise or lower the volume 13 eiawed eu Guledaig Identifying parts Rear side 1 Eyepiece sensors 2 Viewfinder When you look into the
14. AVCHD View movies are movies that were recorded in the AVCHD 60i 60p AVCHD 50i 50p mode of File Format Notes when playing movies on other devices This camera uses MPEG 4 AVC H 264 High Profile for AVCHD format recording Movies recorded in AVCHD format with this camera cannot be played with the following devices Other devices compatible with AVCHD format that does not support High Profile Devices incompatible with the AVCHD format This camera also uses MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Main Profile for MP4 format recording For this reason movies recorded in MP4 format with this camera cannot be played on devices other than those that support MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Discs recorded with HD image quality high definition can be played back only 10 on AVCHD format compatible devices DVD based players or recorders cannot play back HD image quality discs as they are incompatible with the AVCHD format Also DVD based players or recorders may fail to eject HD image quality discs 1080 60p 50p movies can be played back on compatible devices only On GPS compatible devices SLT A65V only To determine whether your camera supports GPS function check the model name of your camera GPS compatible SLT A65V GPS incompatible SLT A65 Use GPS in accordance with regulations of countries and regions where you use it If you do not record the location information set GPS On Off to Off page 61 In an air
15. Camera is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999 5 EC For details please access the following URL http www compliance sony de 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 This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the R amp TTE Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters 9 8 feet Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway fail restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable USB etc again Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and
16. a 2011 1 1 12 o0 aw v Date Format Y M D 4b Select Adjust Enter 27 eiawed eu Hunedaid Turning the camera on and setting the clock 5 Repeat step 4 to set other items then press the center of the control button 6 Verify that Enter is selected then press the center of the control button To cancel the date time setting operation Press the MENU button To set up the date time again When you turn the camera on for the first time the date time setup screen appears automatically The next time set up the date and time from the menu MENU button 9 1 Date Time Setup To set up the area again You can set the area where you are using the camera This allows you to set the local area when you use the camera abroad MENU button 9 1 Area Setting Maintaining the date and time setting This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off or the battery is installed or not 28 Before shooting Adjusting the viewfinder to the visual acuity diopter adjustment Adjust the diopter adjustment dial to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder Note The dioptic adjustment attachment sold separately cannot be used with this camera Holding the camera properly Stabilize your upper body and take a p
17. 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 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 On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol The chemical symbols for mercury Hg or lead Pb are added if the battery contains more than 0 0005 mercury or 0 004 lead By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences 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 qua
18. number of recordable images recording time Once you insert a memory card into the camera and set the power switch to ON the number of images that can be recorded should you continue to shoot using the current settings is displayed on the screen O Notes When 0 the number of recordable images flashes in yellow the memory card is full Replace the memory card with another one or delete images in the current memory card pages 34 60 When NO CARD the number of recordable images flashes in yellow it means no memory card has been inserted Insert a memory card The number of images that can be recorded on a memory card The table shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded on a memory card formatted with this camera The values are defined using Sony standard memory cards for testing The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card used Image Size L 24M Aspect Ratio 3 2 Memory Stick PRO Duo Units Images s Capacity 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB Standard 335 680 1350 2750 5500 Fine 205 410 830 1650 3300 RAW amp JPEG 54 105 220 440 880 RAW 74 145 300 600 1200 When Aspect Ratio is set to 16 9 you can record more images than the numbers shown in the table above except when RAW is selected 79 Checking the number of recordable image
19. still images L 24M M 12M S 6 0M When Aspect Ratio is set to 3 2 L 20M M 10M S 5 1M When Aspect Ratio is set to 16 9 Aspect Ratio Selects the aspect ratio for still images 3 2 16 9 Quality Sets the image quality for still images RAW RAW amp JPEG Fine Standard Panorama Size Selects the size of panoramic images Standard Wide Panorama Direction Sets the shooting direction for panoramic images Right Left Up Down 3D Pan Image Size Selects the size of 3D images 16 9 Standard Wide 3D Pan Direction Sets the shooting direction for 3D images Right Left Long Exposure NR Sets noise reduction processing for shots in which shutter speed will be 1 second or longer On Off 96 The functions selected with the MENU button High ISO NR Sets noise reduction processing for high sensitivity shooting High Normal Low Flash control Sets the method for determining the intensity of flash output ADI flash Pre flash TTL AF Illuminator Sets the AF illuminator which sheds light on a dark scene to aid focusing Auto Off Color Space Changes the range of reproducible colors sRGB AdobeRGB SteadyShot Sets SteadyShot On Off Shooting Tip List Allows you to access all shooting tips Movie shooting menu es ow a a File Format Selects the movie file format AVCHD 60i 60p AVCHD 50i 50p
20. 0460 t Digital level gauge Graphic Display The Graphic Display shows the shutter TAGEN GEN speed and aperture value as graphs and clearly illustrates how the exposure works The pointers on the shutter speed indicator and aperture indicator indicate the current value Aperture value Shutter speed 46 Setting image size Image Size MENU button 1 Image Size Select the desired size Aspect Ratio 3 2 Image size Usage guidelines L 24M 6000 x 4000 pixels For shooting at the highest image quality M 12M 4240 x 2832 pixels For prints up to A3 size 6 0M 3008 x 2000 pixels For prints up to A5 size Aspect Ratio 16 9 Image size Usage guidelines L 20M 6000 x 3376 pixels For viewing on a high definition M 10M 4240 x 2400 pixels TV 5 1M 3008 x 1688 pixels Note When you select a RAW image with Quality the image size of the RAW image corresponds to L This size is not displayed on the screen You can set the image size of panoramic images The image size varies depending on the setting of the shooting direction page 56 MENU button 1 Panorama Size or 3D Pan Image Size Select the desired size Panorama Size Standard Panorama Direction is set to Up Down 3872 x 2160 Panorama Direction is set to Right Left 8192 x 1856 Wide Panorama Direction is set to Up Down 5536 x 2160 Panora
21. 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB Setting 60i 24M FX 50i 24M FX 10m 20m 40m 1h30m 3h 60i 17M FH 50i 17 10m 30m lh 2h 4h5m 60p 28M PS 50p 28M PS 9m 15m 35m Ihi5m 2h30m 24p 24M FX 25p 24M FX 10m 20m 40m 1h30m 3h 24p 17M FH 25p 17 10m 30m lh 2h 4h5m 1440x1080 12M 20m 40m 1h20m 2h45m 5h30m VGA 3M Ihl0m 2h25m 4h55m 10h 20h5m Notes The recordable time of movies varies for the reason that the camera equipped with VBR Variable Bit Rate which automatically adjusts image quality depending on shooting scene When you record fast moving subject the image is clearer but the recordable time is shorter because it spends much memory to record The recordable time also vary depending on the shooting condition or subject or setting of image quality size The values shown are not the continuous recording time Recording time may depend on shooting conditions and the memory card used e When is indicated stop recording the movie The temperature inside the camera has increased to an unacceptable level For details on movie playback see page 33 Notes on continuous movie recording It requires a lot of power to perform high quality movie recording or continuous shooting using the APS C size image sensor Therefore if you continue to shoot the temperature inside the camera will rise especially that of the image sensor In such cases the camera is turned off automatically since higher temperatures affect the quali
22. 5 5 mm 7 32 inch You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods with a screw length of 5 5 mm 7 32 inch or longer and attempting to do so may damage the camera 17 eiawed Hunedald Identifying parts DT 18 55mm F3 5 5 6 SAM Supplied with the SLT AG5K A65VK Lens contacts Focusing mode switch Lens hood index A65Y A65VY W E DT 55 200mm F4 5 6 SAM Supplied with the SLT A65Y A65VY 1 2 1314 2 DT 18 135mm F3 5 5 6 SAM Supplied with the SLT A65M A65VM 2 1 n Focusing ring 1 2 Zoom ring 3 Focal length scale 4 Focal length index 5 6 7 Mounting index 8 9 Zoom lock switch The DT 18 55mm F3 5 5 6 SAM DT 55 200mm F4 5 6 SAM DT 18 135mm F3 5 5 6 SAM are designed for Sony A mount cameras models equipped with an APS C sized image sensor You cannot use these lenses on 35mm format cameras For the lenses other than DT 18 55mm F3 5 5 6 SAM DT 55 200mm F4 5 6 SAM DT 18 135mm F3 5 5 6 SAM refer to the operating instructions supplied with the lens Charging the battery pack When using the camera for the first time be sure to charge the NP F
23. M500H 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 The battery pack is discharged little by little without using it To miss the opportunity to shoot check the remaining battery level before use If the battery level is low charge it again 1 Insert the battery pack onto the battery charger Push the battery pack until it clicks 19 amp Jauie2 ayy Charging the battery pack 2 Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet wall socket Light on Charging Light off Charge completed Charging time About 175 minutes When charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25 C 77 F The CHARGE lamp turns off when charging is completed For the U S A and Canada CHARGE lamp For countries regions other than the U S A and Canada CHARGE lamp lt To wall outlet wall socket Notes The charging time differs depending on the remaining capacity of the battery pack or charging conditions We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet wall socket 20 Inserting the batter
24. MP4 Record Setting Selects the size of the recorded movie frame 601 24M FX 50i 24M FX 60i 17M FH 50i 17M FH 60p 28M PS 50p 28M PS 24p 24M FX 25p 24M FX 24p 17M FH 25p 17M FH 1440x1080 12M VGA 3M Audio Recording Sets whether or not to record audio when shooting a movie On Off Wind Noise Reduct Reduces wind noise during movie recording On Off SteadyShot Sets SteadyShot On Off Custom menu oHlGMes4 H 9 a Eye Start AF Sets whether or not to use auto focus when you look through the viewfinder On Off FINDER LCD Setting Sets the method for switching between the viewfinder and LCD monitor Auto Manual Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red eye phenomenon during flash use On Off 97 151 suomnoun The functions selected with the MENU button Release w o Lens Sets whether shutter can open when lens is not attached Enable Disable Auto Cont Shooting Sets whether or not to shoot continuously in AUTO mode Auto Off Auto Image Extract Sets whether or not to save all the images that were shot continuously in AUTO mode Auto Off oHltiAas4 H wm 9g a Grid Line Sets a grid line display to enable alignment to a structural outline Rule of 3rds Grid Square Grid Diag Square Grid Off Auto Review Displays the captured image after shooting Sets auto review 10 Sec 5 Sec 2 Sec Off DISP Button
25. Mode AF area Face Detection Smile Shutter ISO Metering Mode Flash Comp White Balance DRO Auto HDR Creative Style Picture Effect Image Size Quality AEL hold AEL toggle AEL hold AEL toggle Object Tracking AF lock Aperture Preview Shot Result Preview Smart Telecon Focus Magnifier Preview Button Selects the method to be used for the operating preview button Shot Result Preview Aperture Preview Focus Hold Button Sets the function of the focus hold button of the lens Focus Hold D O F Preview Smart Telecon Button Selects the operation method for the button Smart Telecon Focus Magnifier O 12 m 9 wx Lens Comp Shading Compensates for the shaded corners of the screen caused by the lens attached Auto Off Lens Comp Chro Aber Reduces the color deviation at the corners of the screen caused by the lens attached Auto Off Lens Comp Distortion Compensates for distortion on the screen caused by the lens attached Auto Off 99 1811 suomnoun The functions selected with the MENU button Front Curtain Shutter Sets whether or not to use the electronic front curtain shutter function On Off Face Registration Registers or changes the person to be given priority in the focus New Registration Order Exchanging Delete Delete All Playback menu O O 0m2 9 a Delete Deletes images Mult
26. Monitor Allows you to select the available screen display modes of the LCD monitor that can be selected by pressing DISP on the control button Graphic Display Display All Info No Disp Info Level Histogram For viewfinder DISP Button Finder Allows you to select the available screen display modes of the viewfinder that can be selected by pressing DISP on the control button Graphic Display Display All Info No Disp Info Level Histogram Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in focus ranges with a specific color High Mid Low Off Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function Red Yellow White Live View Display Sets whether or not to display the effect of a function on the screen such as the effect of the exposure compensation value Setting Effect ON Setting Effect OFF 98 The functions selected with the MENU button 16912 81 m oa Func of AEL button Assigns the desired function to the AEL button Exposure Comp Drive Mode Flash Mode Autofocus Mode AF area Face Detection Smile Shutter ISO Metering Mode Flash Comp White Balance DRO Auto HDR Creative Style Picture Effect Image Size Quality AEL hold AEL toggle hold AEL toggle Object Tracking AF lock Aperture Preview Shot Result Preview Smart Telecon Focus Magnifier 180 Button Assigns the desired function to the ISO button Exposure Comp Drive Mode Flash Mode Autofocus
27. O or Scene Selection mode the flash automatically pops up if the amount of light is insufficient or the subject is backlit The built in flash does not pop up even if you press the button button 3 After the flash has finished charging shoot the subject Flashing The flash is being charged When the indicator flashes you cannot release the shutter Lit The flash has been charged and is ready to fire When you press the shutter button halfway down under dark lighting in autofocus mode the flash may be fired to help focus on a subject AF Illuminator 5e Flash charging indicator 41 suompounj ay usn Using the flash Flash Off Does not fire even the built in flash pops up You cannot select this item when the mode dial is set to P A S or M However the flash will not be fired if it is not pulled up it Autoflash Fires if it is dark or against light Fill flash Fires every time you trigger the shutter Slow Sync SLOW Fires every time you trigger the shutter Slow sync shooting allows you to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the background by slowing the shutter speed af Rear Sync Fires right before the exposure is completed every time you trigger the shutter Wireless Fires an external flash sold separately that is off the camera and away from it Wireless flash shooting
28. SON Y Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual A mount ex SLT A65 SLT A65V 4 287 953 13 1 Preparing the camera Shooting and viewing images Shooting images to suit your subject Using the shooting functions Using the playback functions Functions list Viewing images on a computer Others Index 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 SLT A65 A65V Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet Caution Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled the battery pack can burst cause a fire or even chemical burns Observe the following cautions Do not disassemble Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering dropping or stepping on it Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals Do not expose to high temperature above 60 C 140 F s
29. Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant allows advanced transfer high speed transfer as the camera is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time Using the software Installing the software Windows Log on as Administrator 1 Turn on your computer and insert the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive The installation menu screen appears If it does not appear double click Computer For Windows XP My Computer D SONYPMB Install exe If the AutoPlay screen appears select Run Install exe and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with the installation 2 Click Install Make sure that both Image Data Converter and PMB are checked and follow the instructions on the screen Connect the camera to the computer during the procedure following the instructions on the screen When the restarting confirmation message appears restart the computer following the instructions on the screen DirectX may be installed depending on the system environment of your computer 3 Remove the CD ROM after the installation is complete The following software is installed and shortcut icons appear on the desktop Image Data Converter PMB PMB Launcher PMB Help Notes If PMB has already been inst
30. You cannot play a high definition image quality HD disc on ordinary DVD players Ordinary DVD playback devices DVD player computer that can play DVDs etc STD Standard definition image quality STD movies converted from high definition image quality HD movies can be recorded on DVD media such as DVD R discs and a standard definition image quality STD disc is created Creating a disc using a computer You can import AVCHD View movies to a computer using PMB and create an AVCHD format disc or a standard definition image quality STD disc For details on the method for creating a disc using PMB see PMB Help Notes To create Blu ray discs be sure to install BD Add on Software from the PMB installation screen 71 18jnduio9 e Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies The PlayStation 3 may not be available in some countries regions Movies recorded with the 60p 28M PS 50p 28M PS 60i 24M FX 50i 24M FX 24 24M FX 25p 24M FX setting in Record Setting are converted by PMB in order to create an AVCHD disc This conversion can take a long time Also you cannot create a disc with the original image quality If you want to keep the original image quality you must store your movies on a Blu ray disc To play back movies recorded with the 60p 28M PS 50p 28M PS setting on a Blu r
31. ait Spotlight Low Brightness Baby Shooting function Cont Shooting 45 Slow Sync 41 Auto HDR 54 Daylight Sync Slow Shutter Hand held Twilight 38 37 yalqns 1no yns 0 Bunoous Shooting with the various shooting modes SCN Scene Selection 1 Set the mode dial to SCN Scene Selection 2 Press the center of the control button 3 Select the desired mode with A V then press the center of the control button To change the scene press the Fn button then select another scene 4 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject Q Portrait Blurs away backgrounds and sharpens the subject Expresses skin tones softly Sports Action Shoots a moving subject at a fast shutter speed so that the subject looks as if it is standing still The camera shoots images continuously while the shutter button is pressed NA Macro Shoots close subjects such as flowers foods aA Landscape Shoots the entire range of scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors Sunset Shoots the red of the sunrise or sunset beautifully Night Scene Shoots night scenes at a distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings Hand held Twilight Shoots night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod A burst of shots are taken and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur came
32. all the shooting tips from the menu Use this item when you want to read shooting tips you have seen before 63 151 suomnoun Using the guide function of the camera MENU button i 2 Shooting Tip List Select the desired shooting tip You can access a tip from the Table of contents 64 Using with your computer Following applications are contained on the CD ROM supplied to allow more versatile use of images shot with your camera Image Data Converter PMB Picture Motion Browser If PMB has already been installed on the computer and the version number of the previously installed PMB is lower than that of the PMB on the CD ROM supplied install PMB also from the CD ROM supplied For detailed notes on installation also see page 67 Note PMB is not compatible with Macintosh computers Recommended computer environment Windows The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software and importing images via a USB connection OS pre installed Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Windows Vista SP2 Windows 7 SP1 PMB CPU Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster For playing editing the High Definition movies Intel Core Duo 1 66 GHz or faster Intel Core 2 Duo 1 66 GHz or faster Intel Core 2 Duo 2 26 GHz or faster HD FX HD FH Intel Core 2 Duo 2 40 GHz or faster HD PS Memory 512 MB or more For playing editing the High De
33. alled on the computer and the version of the previously installed PMB is higher than that of the PMB on the CD ROM supplied installation is not required The usable functions are activated when the camera is connected to the computer using the USB cable 67 1ejnduio9 e Using the software f a version of PMB under 5 0 00 has been installed on your computer you may be unable to use some functions of those PMB when installing the PMB from the supplied CD ROM Also PMB Launcher is installed from the supplied CD ROM and you can start PMB or other software by using the PMB Launcher Double click the PMB Launcher short cut icon on the computer screen to start PMB Launcher Installing the software 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 IDC_INST pkg file in the MAC folder to the hard disk icon 4 Double click the IDC_INST pkg file in the copy to folder Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation Using Image Data Converter With Image Data Converter you can do the following etc To edit images recorded in RAW format with various corrections such as tone curve and sharpness To adjust images with white balance exposure and creative style etc
34. ass Operating temperature Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Video MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Audio MPEG 4 AAC LC 2ch Memory Stick PRO Duo media SD card miniB Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 HDMI minijack 3 5 mm Stereo minijack Rechargeable battery pack NP FM500H Stereo Monaural Compatible Compatible Approx 132 1 mm x 97 5 mm x 80 7 mm 5 1 4 inches x 3 7 8 inches x 3 1 4 inches W H D excluding protrusions Approx 622 g 1 Ib 5 9 oz with battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo media Approx 543 g 1 Ib 3 1 oz body only 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 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 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 86 Specifications Battery charger Battery BC VM10A Battery charger Input rating Output rating 100 V 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 9 W 8 4 VDC 0 75 A Operating temperature range 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature range Maximum dimensions Mass 20 to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Approx 70 mm x 25 mm x 95 mm 2 7 8 inches x 1 inch x 3 3 4 inches W H D Approx 90 g 3 2 oz
35. ay disc the device that is compatible with the AVCHD Ver 2 0 format is required AVCHD View movies are movies that were recorded in the AVCHD 60i 60p AVCHD 50i 50p mode of File Format Creating a disc with a device other than a computer You can create a disc with a Blu ray disc recorder and DVD writer The disc type you can create depends on the device used Device Disc type Blu ray disc recorder To create a Blu Blu ray STD ray disc or DVD with standard image Z 2 quality STD DVD writer other than DVDirect Express To create an AVCHD disc or AVCHD STD A DVD with standard image quality STD ST HDD recorder etc To create a DVD with standard image quality STD Notes For details on how to create a disc refer to the operating instructions of the device you use If you create a disc using Sony DVDirect DVD Writer use the memory card slot of the DVD Writer or connect the DVD Writer via USB connection to transfer the data If you use Sony DVDirect DVD Writer check that the firmware is updated to the newest version For details see the following URL http sony storagesupport com To copy movies recorded with the 60 28M PS 50p 28M PS setting to a Blu ray disc the device that is compatible with the AVCHD Ver 2 0 format is required To play back the created Blu ray disc the device that is compatible with the AVCHD Ver 2 0 format is required 72 List of i
36. ayStation 3 by downloading the application for PlayStation 3 from PlayStation Store where available The application for PlayStation 3 requires PlayStation Network account and application download 89 1 0 Specifications Accessible in areas where the PlayStation Store is available 0 omn MEMORY STICK se AVCHD Progressive 90 Index Numerics BD 39 A AEL osuere t 52 c MUN 54 AF Illuminator 57 Aperture Priority 36 Area Setting ever iv einen creek 28 Aspect Ratio 56 Audio signals eerte 62 Auto HDR 55 Auto Review eere 58 E 37 Autofocus 54 AVCHD steer 57 71 B Battery pack nee 19 21 45 C Cleaning 62 Continuous Advance Priority AE 40 Continuous shooting 45 Creative Style esee 55 D Date Imprints snoren 60 Date Time setup 27 DC IN 16 Deletes 34 60 Diopter adjustment 29 Disc creation DPOF Setup D Range 55 Drive mode esee 45 E Enlarged 49 Exposure compensation 43
37. batteries Battery Pack and lens This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 For Customers in the U S A UL is an internationally recognized safety organization The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed If you have any questions about this product you may call Sony Customer Information 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 SLT A65V 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 dig
38. cards are compatible with this camera However all memory cards are not guaranteed to work with this camera High SS Low Types of memory card Movies In this manual Memory Stick PRO Duo v Mark2 Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO HG Duo v PRO Duo SD memory card Class 4 or faster SDHC memory card V Class 4 or faster SD card SDXC memory card V Class 4 or faster MultiMediaCard cannot be used Note Images recorded on an SDXC memory card cannot be imported to or played on computers or AV devices that are not compatible with exFAT Make sure that the device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it to the camera If you connect your camera to an incompatible device you may be prompted to format the card Never format the card in response to this prompt as doing so will erase all data on the card exFAT is the file system used on SDXC memory cards 23 eiawed eu Guledaig Attaching a lens 1 Remove the body cap from Front lens cap the camera and the packaging lid from the rear of the lens When changing the lens quickly change the lens away from dusty locations so as to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camera When shooting remove the front lens cap from the front of the lens 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks mounting indexes on the lens and camera 9 Turm the lens clockwise unti
39. cons on the screen Graphic Display LCD monitor P 1100 Em FINE 60 18 100 1 Se Pu p 9 BH oo oo 555 ng 2 J CAREEN 3 Hle 1 250 F3 5 0 050400 x Display All Info LCD monitor XC Ex FINE 60 8 1005 te Sr e Tracking focus lt 1250 5 18 00 50400 3L J For playback Basic information display 1 C ms 100 0003 24u FINE o DPOF Sin Indication Exposure mode 36 Scene Recognition icons 37 Memory card 21 Upload 61 Remaining number of recordable images Aspect ratio of still images 56 ED 3D Sweep Panorama 39 24M 12M Image size of still images 6 0M 20M 47 10M 5 1M WIDE STD 616 9 RAW Image quality of still RAW J images 56 FINE STD 601 24p Frame rate of movies 57 30p 501 2p 13 1940 List of icons on the screen Shutter speed indicator 46 Display Indication Display Indication AZE Image size of movies 57 Aperture indicator 46 3 100 Remaining battery 22 Di
40. ct ISO AUTO to 16000 Metering Mode Selects the method for measuring brightness Multi segment Center weighted Spot Flash Comp Adjusts the intensity of flash output 2 0EV to 2 0EV White Balance Adjusts the color tone of images Auto WB Daylight Shade Cloudy Incandescent Fluor Warm White Fluor Cool White Fluor Day White Fluor Daylight Flash Color Temp Color Filter Custom 94 Functions that can be selected with the Fn Function button DRO Auto HDR Compensates for the brightness and contrast automatically Off D Range Opt Auto HDR Creative Style Selects your desired image processing Standard Vivid Portrait Landscape Sunset Black amp White Picture Effect Shoots with the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive expression Off Toy Camera Pop Color Posterization Retro Photo Soft High key Partial Color High Contrast Mono Soft Focus HDR Painting Rich tone Mono Miniature 99 15 suomnoun The functions selected with the MENU button You can set up the basic settings for the camera as a whole or execute functions such as shooting playback or other operations Press the MENU button then set up the desired item with A W lt gt on the control button then press the center of the control button Select a page of the menu Select an item on the menu Still shooting menu 2 g Image Size Selects the size of
41. d the recordable number of still images on the memory card Clock setup menu amp Date Time Setup Sets date and time and daylight savings Area Setting Sets the location of use Setup menu 2 3 Menu start Sets the default position of the cursor on the menu to the top item or the last selected item Top Previous LCD Brightness Sets the brightness of the LCD monitor Auto Manual Viewfinder Bright Sets the brightness of the viewfinder Auto Manual GPS Settings SLT Sets the GPS functions A65V only Power Save Sets the interval after which power save mode engages 30 Min 5 Min 1 Min 20 Sec 10 Sec HDMI Resolution Sets the resolution when the camera is connected to an HDMI TV Auto 1080p 1080i CTRL FOR HDMI Operates the camera from a TV that support BRAVIA Sync On Off 61 1911 suomnoun The functions selected with the MENU button m Qui2zs Upload Settings Sets the upload function of the camera when using an Eye Fi card On Off USB Connection Sets the USB connection method Auto Mass Storage MTP Audio signals Sets whether or not to use the beep sound when the focus is achieved or the self timer is working On Off Cleaning Mode Starts the cleaning mode to clean the image sensor Appears when an Eye Fi card sold separately is inserted in the camera
42. ds If you feel sick stop watching 3D images and consult a doctor as needed Also refer to the operating instructions of the connected device or the software used with the camera A child s vision is always vulnerable especially for children under 6 years of age Before allowing them to watch 3D images please consult with an expert such as a pediatric or ophthalmic doctor Be sure to make sure your children follow the precautions above 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 electronic viewfinder lens and image sensor The LCD monitor and electronic viewfinder are 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 and electronic viewfinder These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the images in any way Do not hold the camera by taking hold of the LCD monitor Do not expose the camera to sunlight or shoot sunward for a long time The internal mechanism may be damaged If sunli
43. e are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation Blu ray Disc and Blu ray are trademarks of the Blu ray Disc Association Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Microsoft Windows DirectX 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 and Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc PowerPC is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation in the United States Intel Intel Core MMX and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC Eye Fi is a trademark of Eye Fi Inc MultiMediaCard is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association 2p and PlayStation are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc Adobe is a registered trademark or a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries In addition system and product names used in this manual are in general trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers However the or marks are not used in all cases in this manual Works with lt gt PlayStatione3 Add further enjoyment with your Pl
44. e original image quality If you want to keep the original image quality you must store your movies on a Blu ray disc AVCHD View movies are movies that were recorded in the AVCHD 60i 60p AVCHD 50i 50p mode of File Format 19jnduio2 e uo safew furmalA Using the software To use PMB refer to PMB Help Double click the shortcut of PMB Help on the desktop Or click Start All Programs PMB PMB Help PMB support page English only http www sony co jp pmb se 70 Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies You can create a disc from AVCHD View movies that have been recorded with this camera Depending on the disc type playable devices may vary Select the method that suits your disc player Here 2 ways of creating a disc of movies are described creating a disc with computer using PMB or creating a disc with devices other than a computer such as a DVD writer Blu ray disc player PlayStation 3 etc Player Disc type Feature Blu ray disc playback BI Using a Blu ray disc enables you to record devices uray high definition image quality HD movies of a longer duration than DVD discs AVCHD format playback devices Sony Blu ray disc player PlayStation 3 etc AVCHD High definition image quality HD movies can be recorded on DVD media such as DVD R discs and a high definition image quality HD disc is created
45. e recording stops automatically when File Format is set to MP4 and a new movie file is created automatically when File Format is set to AVCHD 60i 60p AVCHD 50i 50p The maximum continuous recording time is 29 minutes 82 Specifications System Camera Type Lens Image sensor Image format Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera A mount lens 23 5 mmx15 6 mm APS C format CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of image sensor Approx 24 700 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera SteadyShot For still images For movies Anti Dust System Auto focus system System Sensitivity Range AF illuminator Electronic viewfinder Type Screen size Total number of dots Frame coverage Magnification Approx 24 300 000 pixels System Image sensor shift mechanism Effect Approx 2 5 EV to 4 5 EV in shutter speed depending on shooting conditions and the attached lens System Electronic Charge protection coating on Low Pass Filter and image sensor shift mechanism TTL phase detection system 15 points 3 points cross type EV to 18 EV at ISO 100 equivalent Approx 1 m to 5 m 3 3 feet to 16 4 feet Electronic viewfinder Organic Electro Luminescence 1 3 cm 0 5 type 2 359 296 dots 10096 1 09 x with 50 mm lens at infinity 1 m diopter 83 1940 Specifications Eye Point Diopter Adjustment LCD monitor LCD panel Total number of dots
46. finition movies 1 GB or more Hard Disk Disk space required for installation approximately 500 MB Display Screen resolution 1024 x 768 dots or more Image Data CPU Memory Pentium 4 or faster 1 GB or more Converter Ver 4 Display 1024 x 768 dots or more 64 bit editions and Starter Edition are not supported Windows Image Mastering API IMAPI Ver 2 0 or later is required to use the function for creating discs Starter Edition is not supported 65 1 e uo Using with your computer Recommended computer environment Macintosh The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software and importing images via a USB connection OS pre installed USB Connection Mac OS X v10 3 10 4 10 5 10 6 Image Data Converter Ver 4 Mac OS X v10 5 10 6 Snow Leopard Image Data CPU Intel Core Solo Core Duo Core 2 Duo or faster Converter Ver 4 Memory 1 GB or more is recommended Display 1024 x 768 dots or more Notes Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi boot environment If you connect 2 or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time some devices including the camera may not operate depending on the types of USB devices you are using Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi
47. ght is focused on a nearby object it may cause a fire There is a magnet on the back and around the rotating shaft of the hinge part of the LCD monitor Do not bring anything that is easily affected by a magnet such as floppy disk credit cards near the LCD monitor mages may trail across on the screen ina cold location This is not a malfunction When turning on the camera in a cold location the screen may become temporarily dark When the camera warms up the screen will function normally Notes on using your camera Notes on long time recording When you continue to shoot for a long time the temperature of the camera rises If the temperature reaches above a certain level the 1 mark is indicated on the screen and the camera is turned off automatically If the power is turned off leave the camera for 10 minutes or longer to allow the temperature inside the camera to decrease to a safe level Under high ambient temperatures the temperature of the camera rises quickly When the temperature of the camera rises the image quality may deteriorate It is recommended that you wait until the temperature of the camera drops before continuing to shoot The surface of the camera may get warm This is not a malfunction Notes on importing AVCHD View movies to a computer When importing AVCHD View movies to a computer for Windows computers use the PMB software on the CD ROM supplied
48. ht of the flash Remove the lens hood when using the flash 25 eiawed eu Guledaig Attaching a lens When storing turn over the lens hood and place it onto the lens backwards Note on changing the lens When changing the lens if dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to the surface of the image sensor the part that acts as the film it may appear as dark spots on the image depending on the shooting environment The camera is equipped with an anti dust function to prevent dust from landing on the image sensor However quickly change the lens away from dusty locations when attaching removing a lens 26 Turning the camera on and setting the clock 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 The screen used for setting date and time appears To turn the camera off set it to OFF 2 Verify that Enter is selected on the LCD monitor then press the center of the control button 3 Select your area with lt gt on the control button then press the center of the control button 4 Select each item with lt gt and set the numeric value with A V Daylight Svg Turns on or off the daylight saving time setting Date Format Selects the format to display date Midnight is indicated as 12 00 AM and noon as 12 00 PM Date Time Setup Daylight Svg Horr
49. ies press the center of the control button During movie playback Control button control dial operation To pause resume e To fast forward To fast rewind 4 slow forward Rotate the control dial to the right during pause To slow reverse Rotate the control dial to the left during pause The movie is played back frame by To adjust sound volume To display the information A Note Movies recorded with other devices may not be played back on this camera 33 safew Hurmaa pue fiunoous Deleting images Delete Once you have deleted an image you cannot restore it Check whether to delete the image or not beforehand Note Protected images cannot be deleted Deleting the image that is currently displayed 1 Display the image you want gt to delete and press the button t 1 button 2 Select Delete with A on the control button then press the center of the control button 34 Adjusting the angle of the LCD monitor Adjust the LCD monitor to an easily viewable angle SF The LCD monitor tilts 180 degrees The LCD monitor can be rotated Ne leftward 270 degrees from the position Nd 9 o in which the LCD monitor is facing forward When the LCD monitor is not used it is recommended that you close it with the screen side facing to the camera Note When the LCD monitor is open the eye sensor may
50. ion screen Turn the control dial without pressing the center in step 2 You can set up the camera directly from the recording information screen 93 151 suomnoun Functions that can be selected with the Fn Function button The functions that can be selected with the Fn button are as follows Scene Selection Selects an appropriate mode from among the Scene Selection preset settings to suit shooting conditions Portrait Sports Action Macro Landscape Sunset Night Scene Hand held Twilight Night Portrait Movie Selects the exposure mode to suit your subject or your effect P A S M Drive Mode Sets the drive mode such as continuous shooting Single Shooting Cont Shooting Self timer Bracket Cont Single Bracket WB bracket Remote Cdr Flash Mode Sets the flash mode Flash Off Autoflash Fill flash Slow Sync Rear Sync Wireless Autofocus Mode Selects the method for focusing according to movement of the subject Single shot AF Automatic AF Continuous AF AF area Selects the area of focus Wide Zone Spot Local Object Tracking Keeps the focus on a subject while tracking it On Off Face Detection Automatically captures people s face s with the optimal focus and exposure On On Regist Faces Off Smile Shutter Shoots when a smile is detected On Off 180 Sets the sensitivity to light The larger the number the faster the shutter speed Multi Frame Noise Redu
51. iple Img All in Folder All AVCHD view files View Mode Allows you to determine how to group the playback images Folder View Still Folder View MP4 AVCHD View Slide Show Shows a slide show Repeat Interval Image Type Image Index Displays the image list 4 Images 9 Images 3D Viewing Plays back 3D images using a 3D compatible TV connected to the camera Protect Protects or cancels protection for an image Multiple Img Cancel All Images Cancel All Movies MP4 Cancel All AVCHD view files Specify Printing Specifies or unspecifies the images for DPOF DPOF Setup Date Imprint 9 a Volume Settings Sets the volume for movie playback Playback Display Sets how to play back an image recorded in portrait Auto Rotate Manual Rotate Memory Card Tool menu orig owl oda Format Formats the memory card File Number Sets the method used to assign file numbers to still images and movies Series Reset 60 The functions selected with the MENU button Folder Name Sets the folder format for still images Standard Form Date Form Select REC Folder Changes the selected folder for storing still images New Folder Creates a new folder for storing still images and movies Recover Image DB Recovers the image database file and enables recording and playback Display Card Space Displays the remaining recording time of movies an
52. ital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced 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 Customers in Canada This device complies with RSS 310 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference For Customers in Europe Hereby Sony Corporation declares that this SLT A65V Interchangeable Lens Digital
53. l it clicks into the locked position Be sure to put the lens on straight Notes When attaching a lens do not press the lens release button Do not use force when attaching a lens E mount lenses are not compatible with this camera When you use a lens for which a tripod socket is provided attach the lens onto the tripod using the tripod socket provided to help balance the weight of the lens When carrying the camera with a lens attached hold both the camera and the lens firmly 24 Attaching a lens Do not hold the part of the lens that is extended for the zoom or focus adjustment To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops 2 Attach the caps to the front and rear of the lens and the body cap to the camera Before you attach them remove dust from them A rear lens cap is not supplied with the DT 18 55mm F3 5 5 6 SAM Lens Kit When you store the lens without attaching it to the camera purchase the Rear Lens Cap ALC R55 To attach a lens hood It is recommended that you use a lens hood to reduce flare and ensure maximum image quality Fit the hood into the mount on the end of the lens barrel and rotate the hood clockwise until it clicks Notes A lens hood is not included with the DT 18 55mm F3 5 5 6 SAM You can use the ALC SH108 sold separately The lens hood may block the lig
54. lified 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 9 mark must be used If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse Never use the plug without the fuse cover If you should lose the fuse cover please contact your nearest Sony service station Table of Contents Notes on using your camera seem 9 Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items Identifying parts Charging the battery pack sse Inserting the battery pack memory card sold separately
55. ma Direction is set to Right Left 12416 x 1856 47 ay 48 Setting image size 3D Pan Image Size 16 9 1920 x 1080 Standard 4912 x 1080 Wide 7152 x 1080 Enlarging images A still 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 amp button amp button 2 Zoom the image in or out with the amp button or Q button Rotating the control dial switches the image at the same display magnification When you shoot multiple images with the same composition you can compare their focus conditions 3 Select the portion you want to enlarge with A lt gt on the control button To cancel the enlarged playback Press the center of the control button so that the image returns to the normal size 49 x3egAejd ayy Switching to the display of the image list You can display multiple images on the screen simultaneously Press the button The image index screen is displayed To return to the single image screen Press the center of the control button when you select the desired image To display the desired folder Select the left bar on the image index screen with the control button then select the desired folder with A V Pressing the center of the control button whe
56. mera is designed to provide an easily viewable viewfinder by appropriately balancing various elements The image may be slightly distorted near the corners of the viewfinder This is not a malfunction When you want to check every detail of the entire composition you can also use the LCD monitor If you pan the camera while looking into the viewfinder or move your eyes around the image in the viewfinder may be distorted or the color of the image may change This is a characteristic of the lens or display device and is not a malfunction When you shoot an image we recommed that you look at the center area of the viewfinder 11 Checking the supplied items First check the model name of your camera page 11 The accessories supplied differ depending on the model The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces Common accessories Camera 1 BC VMIOA Battery charger 1 Power cord mains lead 1 not supplied in the U S A and Canada Multiple power cords may be supplied with your camera Use the appropriate one that matches your country region Rechargeable battery pack NP FMS00H 1 lt gt USB cable 1 Shoulder strap 1 12 Body cap 1 Attached on the camera Eyecup 1 Attached on the camera CD ROM 1 Application Software for a camera 0 Handbook nstruction Manual This manual 1 SLT A65K A65VK DT18
57. method for creating a disc of movies 71 Others List of icons on the screen Functions available for each shooting mode Flash modes available Learning more about the camera Handbook 78 Checking the number of recordable images recording time Notes on using your camera Shooting procedure This camera has 2 modes for monitoring subjects the LCD monitor mode using the LCD monitor and the viewfinder mode using the viewfinder The recorded image may be different from the image you monitored before recording Notes on the functions available with the camera To check whether it is a 1080 60i compatible device or 1080 50i compatible device check for the following marks on the bottom of the camera 1080 60i compatible device 60i 1080 50i compatible device 50i This camera is compatible with 1080 60p or 50p format movies Unlike standard recording modes up to now which record in an interlacing method this camera records using a progressive method This increases the resolution and provides a smoother more realistic image You may feel uncomfortable symptoms such as eyestrain nausea or a tired feeling while watching 3D images recorded with the camera on 3D compatible monitors When you watch 3D images we recommend that you take a break at regular time intervals Since the need for or frequency of break times varies among individuals please set your own standar
58. movies with the exposure adjusted manually both the shutter speed and the aperture value P Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically both the shutter speed and the aperture value The other settings can be adjusted manually A Aperture Priority Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually using the control dial S Shutter Priority Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually using the control dial 36 Shooting with the various shooting modes M Manual Exposure Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually both the shutter speed and the aperture value using the control dial AUTO 1 Set the mode dial to Auto 2 Point the camera towards the subject When the camera recognizes and adjusts for shooting conditions the following information is indicated recognized scene mode mark appropriate shooting function the number of images to be shot Recognized scene mode mark im Portrait Cont Shooting 3 Shot Cont Shooting Shooting function Number of images to be shot 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject Scene recognized by the camera 3 Night Scene Hand held Twilight aA Landscape Backlight Portrait ga Portrait go Tripod Night Scene Backlight NA Macro amp Night Portr
59. n the left bar is selected switches the view mode 90 Viewing images on a TV screen To view images recorded on the camera on a TV set an HDMI cable sold separately and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI connector are required 1 Turn off both your camera and the TV and connect the camera to the TV To the HDMI connector HDMI cable sold separately 2 To the HDMI terminal 2 Turn on the TV and switch the input See also the operating instructions supplied with the TV 3 Turn on the camera and press the button Images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen Select the desired image with lt gt on the control button The LCD monitor on the camera does not turned on Control button gt button 91 x3egAejd au Functions that can be operated with the buttons switch You can set up or operate various functions with these buttons switch For the location of the buttons switch see Identifying parts page 13 button Pops the flash up button Compensates the exposure ISO button Adjusts the ISO sensitivity FINDER LCD button Switches the display between the LCD monitor and the viewfinder MENU button Displays the menu screen for setting up the menu item MOVIE button Records movies AEL button AV button E z button Q button Fixes the exposu
60. not be able to function in situations involving low position shooting If you look into the viewfinder and the monitor is not switched automatically press the FINDER LCD button 35 yalqns 1no yns 0 Shooting with the various shooting modes Set the mode dial to the desired mode The following shooting modes are provided with the camera AUTO Flash Off The AUTO mode allows you to easily shoot any subject under any conditions because the camera makes appropriate judgments on the situation to adjust the settings Select Flash Off when you want to shoot without the flash AUTO Auto The camera recognizes and evaluates the shooting condition and appropriate settings are set automatically The camera saves appropriate image by combining or separating images as necessary SCN Scene Selection Selecting an appropriate mode for the subject or the shooting conditions allows you to shoot the image with a suitable setting for the subject Sweep Allows you to shoot panoramic images Panorama EI 3D Sweep Allows you to shoot 3D panoramic images for playback on a Panorama 3D compatible TV W Cont Priority AE The camera continues to shoot while the shutter button is pressed fully down The camera records the images continuously at a maximum of about 10 images per second Movie Allows you to shoot
61. or Gio 6 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot 31 safew Hurmaa pue fiunoous Recording movies 1 Press the MOVIE button to MOVIE button start recording 4 KOY e Movie recording can be started from s o any exposure mode 5 The shutter speed and aperture are E adjusted automatically If you want to set them to particular values set the mode dial to Movie page 36 The camera continues to adjust the focus when it is in autofocus mode 2 Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording Notes The sound of the camera and the lens in operation may be recorded while recording a movie You can disable sound recording by setting Audio Recording to Off page 57 The continuous recording time of a movie may be shorter depending on the ambient temperature or the status of the camera See Notes on continuous movie recording When the I mark is indicated the temperature of the camera is too high Turn the camera off and wait until the temperature of the camera drops 32 Playing back images 1 Press the button gt button 2 MENU button 1 View Mode Select the desired mode To play back still images select Folder View Still and to play back movies select Folder View MP4 or AVCHD View according to the file format 3 Select an image with lt gt on the control button To play back mov
62. osition that keeps the camera from moving In LCD monitor mode In viewfinder mode In viewfinder mode vertical position Point One hand holds the grip of the camera and the other hand supports the lens Point Take a secure stance with your feet shoulder width apart Point Lightly tuck your elbows against your body When shooting in a kneeling position steady your upper body by placing your elbow on your knee 29 eiawed au Guledaig Shooting still images The AUTO mode allows you to easily shoot any subject under any conditions because the camera makes appropriate judgments on the situation to adjust the settings Select when shooting in a location where the use of a flash is restricted 1 Set the mode dial to or amp Flash Off 2 Hold the camera monitoring your shot with the LCD monitor or viewfinder 9 Overlay the AF area on the desired subject If the Wa Camera shake warning indicator flashes carefully shoot the subject holding the camera steady or by using a tripod H H n Ho aa Hu H n Camera shake warning indicator AF area 4 When using a zoom lens turn the zoom ring then M S decide on your shot Zoom ring addi 30 Shooting still images 5 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus When the focus is confirmed or Focus indicator lights up wre br oo ogo H B Focus indicat
63. plane make sure to turn off the camera following cabin announcements 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 On the data specifications described in this manual The data on performance and specifications is defined under the following conditions except as described in this manual at an ordinary ambient temperature of 25 C 77 F and using a battery pack that is charged for about 1 hour after the CHARGE lamp goes out Notes on using your camera Model name This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses The model name varies depending on the supplied lens The available model varies depending on the countries regions Model name Lens SLT A65 A65V SLT A65K DT18 55mm A65VK SLT A65Y DT18 55mm and A65VY DT55 200mm SLT A65M DT18 135mm A65VM Notes on shooting with the viewfinder This camera is equipped with an XGA Organic Electro Luminescence viewfinder with high resolution and high contrast This viewfinder achieves a wide viewing angle and a long eye relief approaching that of the DSLR A900 equipped with a 35 mm full size sensor This ca
64. r to the subject This lens is equipped with a distance encoder The distance encoder allows more accurate measurement ADI by using a flash for ADI Depending on the lens mechanism the focal length may change with any change of the shooting distance The focal length assumes the lens is focused at infinity The infinity position provides for some adjustment to compensate for focus shift caused by change in temperature To shoot a subject at infinite distance in MF mode use the viewfinder and set focus On focal length The picture angle of this camera is narrower than that of a 35 mm format camera You can find the approximate equivalent of the focal length of a 35 mm format camera and shoot with the same picture angle by increasing the focal length of your lens by half For example by using a 50 mm lens you can get the approximate equivalent of a 75 mm lens of a 35 mm format camera 88 Specifications Trademarks X isa trademark of Sony Corporation Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory STICK PRO Memory Stick Duo Memory STICK 000 Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Memory Stick Micro MagicGate and MaaicGarte are trademarks of Sony Corporation InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation PhotoTV HD is a trademark of Sony Corporation AVCHD Progressive and AVCHD Progressive logotyp
65. ra shake and noise amp Night Portrait Shoots portraits in night scenes Shooting with the various shooting modes Sweep Panorama 3p 3D Sweep Panorama 1 Set the mode dial to 1 Sweep Panorama E 3D Sweep Panorama 2 Press the center of the control button 3 Point the camera at the edge of the subject then press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the gt focus This part will not be taken 4 Press the shutter button fully down 5 Pan or tilt the camera to the end following the guidance on the screen yalqns 1no yns Bunoous Guidance bar 39 Shooting with the various shooting modes Continuous Advance Priority AE 1 Set the mode dial to Cont Priority AE 2 Adjust the focus and shoot the subjects The camera continues to shoot while the shutter button is pressed fully down The camera records the images continuously at a maximum of about 10 images per second Using the flash In a dark location using the flash allows you to shoot the subject brightly and it also helps to prevent camera shake When shooting into the sun you can use the flash to shoot a bright image of the backlit subject 1 Fn button Flash Mode Select the desired setting For further information on the flash modes available for each shooting mode see page 77 2 Press the button The flash pops up In AUTO AUT
66. re of the entire screen Sets up the aperture value Displays multiple images on the screen simultaneously Scales down an image that has been scaled up when viewing images button Focus Magnifier button a button Zooms in to the center of an image Allows you to check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting Scales an image up when viewing images Fn button 7 button Displays the setup screen of the function that is set using the Fn button Rotates images Control button Sets up the following functions Display White Balance Drive mode Picture Effect and Autofocus gt button Plays back images button button Displays a shooting tip or In Camera Guide Deletes images Focus mode switch Switches the autofocus and manual focus Preview button Checks blurring of the background 92 Selecting a function with the Fn Function button This button is used for setting up or executing functions used frequently in shooting 1 Press the Fn button 2 Select the desired item with A V 4 P on the control button then press the center to execute The setup screen appears 3 Following the operation guide select and execute the desired function Metering Mode E Multi segment fSelet Exit Operation guide To set up the camera directly from the recording informat
67. s recording time The number of images that can be recorded using a battery pack The approximate number of images that can be recorded is as follows when you use the camera with the battery pack supplied at full capacity Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on the conditions of use SLT A65 SLT A65V LCD monitor mode Approx 560 images Approx 560 images Viewfinder mode Approx 510 images Approx 510 images The number is calculated with a battery pack at full capacity and in the following situation At an ambient temperature of 25 C 77 F Using the battery pack that is charged for an hour after the CHARGE lamp goes out Using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo media sold separately Quality is set to Fine Autofocus Mode is set to Automatic AF Shooting once every 30 seconds The flash strobes once every 2 times The power turns on and off once every 10 times GPS On Off is set to On SLT A65V only The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Association Available recording time for a movie The table below shows the approximate total recording times using a memory card formatted with this camera Checking the number of recordable images recording time Memory Stick PRO Duo h hour m minute Capacity Recor
68. splay Indication te Flash charge in progress 0 12 Recording time of the 41 movie m s Setting Effect OFF 57 Focus 31 Yor No audio recording of 1 250 Shutter speed 36 movies 57 F3 5 Aperture 36 Wore we SteadyShot Camera we shake warning 57 EV scale 43 Only for viewfinder a 3 0 sati Mal XO GPS triangulating status 5 uem compensation Mg 6D SLT A65V only 3 dum d AE lock 52 Me M RET ap GPS information SLT l Annon A65V only sos SteadyShot error 35 37 Latitude and longitude I Overheating warning 10 32 N display SLT A65V only E a 139 44 Su For Database file full 31 W Database file error Ups Do View Mode 60 um Auto HDR meee warning Picture Effect 100 0003 Folder file number a cunis red FUN Protect 60 BO sensitivity 52 DPOF DPOF set 60 7 Fue BEEN of images in the view mode e Remaining battery 2011 1 1 Date of recording warning 22 10 37AM 2 4 Displa Indication PN 54 Display Indication ot metering area E D Rui Drive mode 45 Bo AF area 54 ow B cx Smart teleconverter 52 Bs ume EV Lo List of icons on the screen Display Indication Display Indication 5 Flash mode 41 Red eye E Picture Effect 52 dad do reduction 57 A fuss e Focus mode 54 54
69. ting mode and functions selected In the table below V indicates the function selectable indicates the function not selectable The flash modes you cannot select are displayed in gray on the screen Shoot Mode Flash Off 5 Autoflash 4 Fill flash a Slow Sync af Rear Sync Wireless 30 v v 30 AuTO 37 SCN 38 lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt lt Eizo 7 2 lt 39 39 lt lt 40 36 36 36 36 lt lt lt lt lt 32 1940 Learning more about the camera o Handbook a Handbook which explains how to use the camera in detail is included on the CD ROM supplied Refer to it for in depth instructions on the many functions of the camera 1 Turn on your computer and insert the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive 2 Click Handbook 3 Click Install Start Handbook from the shortcut on the desktop For Macintosh users 1 Turn on your computer and insert the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive 2 Select the Handbook folder and copy Handbook pdf stored in the GB folder to your computer 3 After copying is complete double click Handbook pdf Checking the
70. ty of the images or burden the internal mechanism of the camera The duration of time available for movie recording is as follows when the camera starts recording after the power of the camera has been turned off for a while The 81 Checking the number of recordable images recording time ollowing values indicate the continuous time from when the camera starts recording until the camera stops recording Ambient temperature Continuous recording time for movies 20 C 68 F About 29 minutes 30 C 86 F About 29 minutes 40 C 104 About 13 minutes The duration of time available for movie recording varies with the temperature or condition of the camera before you start recording If you frequently recompose or shoot images after the power is turned on the temperature inside the camera rises and the recording time available is shorter than the values indicated in the table above If the camera stops recording due to the temperature leave it for several minutes with the power turned off Start recording after the temperature inside the camera drops fully f you observe the following points the recording time is longer Keep the camera out of direct sunlight Turn the camera off when it is not being used If possible use a tripod and disable the SteadyShot function The maximum size of a movie file is about 2 GB When the file size is about 2 GB th
71. uch 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 pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack 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 packs promptly as described in the instructions Battery charger 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 The power cord mains lead if supplied is designed specifically for use with this camera only and should not be used with other electrical equipment For Customers in the U S A and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Lithium Ion batteries are recyclable You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries call toll free 1 800 822 8837 or visit http WWW rbrc org Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium Ion
72. viewfinder the viewfinder mode is activated and when you take your face away from the viewfinder the screen mode returns to the LCD monitor mode Diopter adjustment dial 29 LCD monitor 73 Light sensor Eyecup N For shooting Fn Function button 53 54 For viewing Image rotation button 52 14 10 Control button A lt 4 P DISP Display 52 WB White balance 52 amp Drive 45 52 4 Picture Effect 52 Control button Enter AF button 52 Object Tracking button 52 In Camera Guide button 63 For viewing 10 Delete button 34 1 gt Playback button 33 Do not directly touch this part Identifying parts Top side N O joy jo CO N O A Auto lock Accessory shoe button 49 E Image index MENU button 56 button 50 MOVIE button 32 52 FINDER LCD button 52 Exposure button 43 ISO button 52 Image sensor position mark For shooting 5 Smart teleconverter button 52 Focus Magnifier button 52 For viewing Zoom in button 49 For shooting AEL AE lock button 52 AV Aperture value button 52
73. y pack memory card sold separately 1 While sliding the battery cover open lever open the cover 2 Firmly insert the battery pack all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery 3 Close the cover 4 While sliding the memory card cover open the cover 21 eiawed y Guledaig Inserting the battery pack memory card sold separately 5 Insert a memory card RE With the notched corner facing as illustrated insert the memory card 9 until it clicks into place Ensure the notched corner faces correctly 6 Close the cover To remove the battery pack Turn off the camera and slide the lock lever in the direction of the arrow Be careful not to drop the battery pack Lock lever To remove the memory card Check that the access lamp is not lit then open the cover and push the memory card once To check the remaining battery level The supplied battery pack is a lithium ion battery pack that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your camera The remaining battery time in percent figures is displayed according to the operating conditions of your camera 22 Inserting the battery pack memory card sold separately dn Omm mmn Patton Battery level You cannot shoot any more pictures Available memory cards The following memory

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