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Sony DSLR-A560 digital SLR camera

1. Our measurement conditions The speed of continuous shooting is slower depending on shooting conditions 1 q amp button gt g Continuous adv Select the desired speed 2 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject e When you press and hold the shutter button the recording continues The maximum number of continuous shots The number of continuous shooting images obtainable has an upper limit DSLR A580 DSLR A560 Fine 44 images 27 images Standard 45 images 47 images RAW amp JPEG 20 images 7 images RAW 22 images 7 images To shoot continuously at higher speeds The camera shoots continuously at a maximum of seven images per second The exposure and focus are set at the first shot amp button Speed Priority Cont Notes e You cannot shoot images continuously when 0 flashes in the viewfinder Wait until the indicator disappears e You cannot shoot continuously when using Scene Selection modes other than Sports Action e When Face Detection is set to On the speed of continuous shooting may be slower Using the 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 because the mirror is raised first 1 amp button Self timer Select the desired setting e The number after is the number of seconds that
2. 4 Because you have been recording for a long time the temperature inside the camera has increased to an unacceptable level Stop recording Recording is unavailable in this movie format e Set Movie File Format to MP4 Contains no still images Contains no movies e There is no image in the memory card RQ The number of images exceeds that for which date management in a database file by the camera is possible Image protected e You tried to delete protected images Unable to print e You tried to mark RAW images with a DPOF mark 188 C z G S Unable to register to the database file Import all the images to a computer using PMB and recover the memory card Camera Error System Error e 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 Image Database File error Reboot e There is something wrong occurred in the Image Database File Execute Recover Image DB page 146 Image Database File error Recover e You cannot record or play back AVCHD format movies because the Image Database File is damaged Follow the on screen instructions to recover data Unable to magnify Unable to rotate image e Images recorded with other cameras may not be enlarged or rotated No images changed e You attempted to specifi
3. Smile Shutter On Select the desired Smile Detection Sensitivity mode e You can set the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles to one of the following three options py Slight Smile Normal Smile and Big Smile e When the Smile Shutter is activated the Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator appears on the screen 2 Wait detecting a smile The camera detects a smile and the focus is confirmed When the smile level exceeds the lt point on the indicator the camera records images automatically When the camera detects faces orange Face Detection frames appear around Face Detection frame the faces The Face Detection frames Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator turn green when these subjects come into focus e The smile level of the face surrounded by the double Face Detection frame is indicated on the Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator 3 To stop shooting Fn button Smile Shutter Off Shooting techniques e To focus on the smile overlay the Face Detection frame and AF area Do not cover the eyes with bangs etc Keep the eyes narrowed 96 e Do not obscure the face with a hat a mask sunglasses etc e Try to orient the face in front of the camera and keep it as level as possible e Hold a clear smile with an open mouth The smile is easier to detect when the teeth are showing e If you press the shutter button while the Smile Shutte
4. The exposure compensation screen is displayed in the viewfinder mode ApS P85 0 2 Adjust the exposure with the control dial Toward over Brightens an image Toward under Darkens an image z Standard exposure 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject Shooting techniques e 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 120 Note This item cannot be set when the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection To shoot while checking the screen using the histogram The histogram displays the luminance z distribution that shows how many pixels 5 of a particular brightness exist in the S picture T z 2 E Dark Light MENU button z 2 Histogram On e Instead of the Graphic Display the histogram is displayed after you press the DISP button several times page 42 104 The exposure compensation will change the histogram accordingly The right illustration is an example Shooting with the exposure compensation on the positive side brightens the whole picture making the entire histogram shift to the bright side right side If the exposure compensation is applied on the negative side the histogram will shift to the other side Both ends of the histogram show a high key or low key portion It is impossible to restore these a
5. 2 Select an optimal level with lt gt on the controller W Auto Exposure Corrects the exposure difference automatically Diff j Exposure Sets the exposure difference based on the contrast of the Difference Level subject Select the optimal level between 1 0Ev weak and 6 0Ev strong For example When 2 0Ev is selected three images are overlaid an image with 1 0Ev an image with the correct exposure and an image with 1 0Ev _Ev displayed with GEM is the step currently selected Shooting technique e Since the shutter is released three times for one shot be careful about the following Use this function when the subject is motionless or does not blink Do not recompose When you photograph people we recommend that you use the Live View mode Notes e When Image Quality is set to RAW or RAW amp JPEG this function cannot be used 110 e When the exposure mode is set to AUTO Sweep Shooting or Scene Selection you cannot select Auto HDR e You cannot select Auto HDR during Smile Shutter If you turn on the Smile Shutter function with Auto HDR selected the camera will temporarily use with the DRO setting e You cannot start the next shoot until the capture process is completed after you shoot You may not obtain a desired effect depending on the luminance difference of a subject and the shooting conditions When the flash is used this function
6. Image sensor position mark 87 For shooting AEL AE lock button 78 102 Focus Magnifier button 93 149 For viewing Q Zoom in button 126 For shooting Fn Function button 50 51 For viewing 2 Image rotation button 125 Access lamp 28 Controller A W lt gt button 49 Controller Enter 49 AF button 89 p Delete button 134 Do not directly touch these parts wok 16 Do not cover this part during movie recording W HDMI terminal 136 ion lt USB terminal 164 Speaker REMOTE terminal e When connecting the RM S1AM 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 MIC PLUG IN POWER jack e 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 Hooks for shoulder strap 33 N 6 a lt 8 9 cee ig UL 11 12 13 A a 7 DC IN terminal e When connecting the AC P
7. c cccceseeseeseeeee Night Portrait vs Night View ccceceeeeeteeeeeees Noise reduction cceceeeeeee 148 Number of recordable images EE AEREE AE 35 36 P Phase detect AF cceeeeeeeeeeee 91 PlaybackDisplay 123 PMB s s reece aaa 162 PMB Launchet ccceeceeee 161 Portrait neenneresuni rin 63 Power Save 150 Preset white balance 114 Pressing halfway down 62 PEC VIC Weise tio tes Basie RR 74 PHIL cise cesses heats O 171 Program auto 71 PENCE iis nanea 133 Q Recording movies Recover Image DB Red eye reduc eeeeeeeeeees Reducing camera shake 58 Remote Commander 17122 R set vi svcicdssodessveestdosineeveisisetasers 155 Rotate sesei eesnessania nprs 125 S Saturation s es seere Scene Selection z Select Folder 00 cesses Select REC Folder 00 145 Self timer cece eeeeeeeeeeeees 119 Set the C OCK c ee eeeeceeeteeeeeees 31 Sharpness 0 5 ssc ccssesecceestssssesezzens 112 SHOOUIG sisscssccscessseeceoscsesessezsenese Shoulder strap Shutter speed ceeeeeneeee Shutter speed priority 0 0 0 0 19 Single shot AF s seseseseeeeeeeeeee 88 Slide show 127 DIOW SYNC sss dessessedeoucadeestesiotais 98 Smile Shutter Specifications Sports Action xapu Sweep Panorama Sweep Shooting 0 U USB connection ccceeeeees 164 V
8. 30 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 The screen used for setting date and time appears To turn the camera off set it to OFF Ms oS A j oO on 2 Verify that Enter is selected on the LCD monitor then press the center of the controller i O 3 a Cem 3 Select your area with lt gt on the controller then press the center of the controller 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 e Midnight is indicated as 12 00 AM and noon as 12 00 PM SEA Date Time Setup Daylight Svg Bore a Emo 4 1 12 00 am v Date Format Y M D 4b Select Adjust _ Enter 31 eiawed ay Huredaig 5 Repeat step 4 to set other items then press the center of the controller 6 Verify that Enter is selected then press the center of the controller 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. Image Size MENU button gt f 1 Image Size Select the desired size Image Aspect Ratio 3 2 DSLR A580 Image size Usage guidelines L 16M 4912 x 3264 pixels For prints up to A3 size M 8 4M 3568 x 2368 pixels For prints up to A4 size S 4 0M 2448 x 1624 pixels For prints L 2L size DSLR A560 Image size Usage guidelines L 14M 4592 x 3056 pixels For prints up to A3 size M 7 4M 3344 x 2224 pixels For prints up to A4 size 3 5M 2288 x 1520 pixels For prints L 2L size Image Aspect Ratio 16 9 DSLR A580 Image size Usage guidelines L 14M 4912 x 2760 pixels For viewing on a high definition M 7 1M 3568 x 2000 pixels TV 3 4M 2448 x 1376 pixels DSLR A560 Image size Usage guidelines L 12M 4592 x 2576 pixels For viewing on a high definition M 6 3M 3344 x 1872 pixels TV 2 9M 2288 x 1280 pixels Note e When you select a RAW image with Image Quality the image size of the RAW image corresponds to L This size is not displayed on the screen 140 You can set the image size of panoramic images The image size varies depending on the setting of the shooting direction page 68 MENU button gt f 2 Panorama Size or 3D Pan Image Size Select the desired size Panorama Size STD Standard Vertical 3872 x 2160 Horizontal 8192 x 1856 WIDE Wide Vertical 5536 x 2160
10. Repeat On To play back movies You cannot play back still images and movies in the same slide show Switch to a movie playback with Still Movie Select then select the movie type MENU button gt 1 Slide Show Movie Type Select the desired movie type To play back 3D images only If you connect the camera to a 3D compatible TV using an HDMI cable sold separately you can play back 3D images recorded with the 3D Sweep Panorama mode For details on 3D shooting see page 194 Also refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV MENU button gt 1 Slide Show Image Type Display 3D Only 128 Checking the information of recorded images Each time you press the DISP button the information display changes page 123 Basic information display Still image 1 45 5100 0003 CL FINE DPOF3 100 Fon e me 2 1125 F3 5 1S0200 2010 1 1 10 37PM a7 1 Movie 1 WHR 2010 1 1 AVCHD A Me g CLOT gt co 00 05 40 2 H 2010 1 1 10 37PM 37 lt gt RWIFF Pause Volume JExit Display Indication Display Indication DPOF3 DPOF set 171 MS GSD Memory card 27 WM Remaining battery f Still image Movie warning 23 0 ER 100 0003 Folder file number 727100 Remaining battery 23 165 S
11. This camera has two modes for shooting the Live View mode using the LCD monitor and the viewfinder mode using the viewfinder OVF There may be differences between an image recorded in Live View mode and an image recorded in viewfinder mode such as exposure white balance or D range optimizer depending on the method used of metering or the exposure mode In Live View or focus check Live View mode the recorded image may be different from the image you monitored with the LCD monitor 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 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 between individuals please set your own standards 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 six years of age Before allowing them to watch 3D images please consult with an ex
12. s 142 Audio signals ce eee 150 Auto HDR se sccceeeneeieites 110 AUtO TOVIEW eeeeeeteeeeteeeeeeees 152 Autoflash cceeeeceeeseeseeeeeeeees 98 Autofocus 85 Autofocus mode 88 AVCHD orminn gai 193 B Battery pack uo eee 18 Bracket ccpessssseextiesatinncteiasssse 120 BRAVIA Syne eee 137 BULB shooting eceeeeeeeees 79 Cc Center weighted 0 0 cee 107 Charging battery pack 18 Cleaning mode ceeeeeeeeneeee 38 Color filter ee 115 Color Space wo eee 113 Color temperature 115 Compression ratio eeee 142 Continuous AF uw 88 Continuous bracket 120 Continuous shooting 118 Contrast Contrast AF Control dial Controller isyeri Creative Style 112 CTRL FOR HDMI 137 Custom white balance 116 D Date imprint 00 ee eeeeeeeeeeeee 172 Date Time setup se DC IN terminal eee Delete vaccines siete Demo Mode eeseeereeeenes Depth of field cee Digital level gauge uo 93 Diopter adjustment ce 40 Disc creation 167 DPOF setup 171 xapu D Range Optimizer 0 0 109 Drive Mode wi ccccsceseveeccectensvieseoes 118 E Enlarged image 126 EV scale EXPOSE riit aei on Exposure compensation 103 Exposure mode uu eee 70 EY GHEL ccssstdevcticssestecistienpuesecten 146 Eyepiece Sensors 41 Eye Start AF oer
13. 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 gt Q 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 For details see page 190 32 Using the accessories supplied This section describes how to use the shoulder strap the eyepiece cover and eyecup The other accessories are described in the following pages e Rechargeable battery pack page 18 e Battery charger Power cord mains lead page 18 e USB cable page 164 CD ROM page 160 Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera e You can also attach the eyepiece cover page 34 on the strap 33 eiawed ay Hunedald You can prevent light from entering through the viewfinder and affecting the exposure When the shutter is released without the use of the viewfinder in viewfinder mode as in shooting with the self timer attach the eyepiece cover 1 Tilt the LCD monitor downward 2 Carefully slide the eyecup off by pushing on each side of the eyecup e Put your fingers under the eyecup and slide it upward e When attaching the FDA M1AM Magnifier sold separately the FDA A1AM Angle Finder sold separately or the
14. F Scaling range Image size DSLR A580 DSLR A560 L Approx x1 1 x11 8 Approx x1 1 x11 8 M Approx x1 1 x8 8 Approx x1 1 x8 0 S Approx x1 1 x6 0 Approx x1 1 x5 5 126 1 Press the 3 button EE button The screen changes to the image index screen ApS Ss Qe mnie 2 Press the DISP button repeatedly to select the desired screen format The screen changes in the following order 9 images 4 images DISP button To return to the single image screen Press the button or the center of the controller when you select the desired image To turn to the movie index screen To display movies on the image index screen select HH movie on the tab with lt gt A on the controller then press the center of the controller Still image movie switching tab MENU button gt 1 Slide Show Enter Plays back recorded images in order Slide show The slide show automatically stops after all the images have been played back e You can view the previous next image with lt P on the controller e You cannot pause the slide show 127 uonauny urmara ayy Guisp To end in the middle of the slide show Press the center of the controller To choose the interval between the images in slide show MENU button gt 1 Slide Show Interval Select the desired number of seconds To play back repeatedly MENU button gt 1 Slide Show
15. 4 6 feet 28 feet 20 feet The AF illuminator AF illuminator does not operate when Autofocus Mode is set to Continuous AF or the subject is moving in Automatic AF The or Q indicator lights The AF illuminator may not operate with focal lengths of 300 mm or longer e When an external flash sold separately that is equipped with an AF illuminator is attached the AF illuminator of the external flash is used AF illuminator does not operate when Smile Shutter is set to On To deactivate the AF illuminator MENU button my 2 AF Illuminator Off To use the red eye reduction The red eye reduction reduces the red eye phenomenon by providing pre flash low flash light a few times before shooting when using the flash MENU button 1 Red Eye Reduction gt On 100 Performing wireless flash shooting With a flash that has a wireless shooting function sold separately you can shoot with the flash without a cord even when the flash is not attached to the camera By changing the position of the flash you can shoot an image with a three dimensional feel by highlighting the contrast of light and shadow on the subject For the actual steps of shooting refer to the operating instructions of the flash 1 Attach the wireless flash to the Auto lock Accessory shoe and turn both the camera and the flash on 2 Fn button 4 Flash Mode Wireless 3 Remove
16. A filter with an exposure factor such as an ND filter is used A close up lens is used e ADI flash is only available in combination with a lens that is provided with a distance encoder To determine if the lens is equipped with a distance encoder refer to the operating instructions supplied with the lens Fn button gt amp Metering Mode Select the desired mode Multi segment This mode measures light on each area after dividing the total area into multiple areas and determines the proper exposure of the entire screen Center weighted While emphasizing the central area of the screen this mode measures the average brightness of the entire screen Spot This mode measures light only in the spot metering circle located in the center area Shooting techniques e Use Multi segment metering for general shooting e When there is a high contrast subject in the AF area measure the light of the subject you want to shoot with the optimal exposure using the spot metering function and take advantage of an AE lock shooting page 102 Note e When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection Metering Mode is fixed to Multi segment and you cannot select other modes 107 uonauny Hurjooys ay Husn 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
17. Enter with A then press the center of the controller Notes e You cannot specify DPOF on RAW data files e You can specify any number up to 9 171 safew Guiuiud You can date images when printing them The position of the date inside or outside the image character size etc depends on your printer MENU button gt gt 1 Specify Printing Date Imprint gt On Note This function may not be provided depending on the printer 172 Specifications Camera System Camera Type Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Lens A mount lens Image sensor Image format DSLR A580 23 5 mmx15 6 mm APS C format Exmor CMOS image sensor DSLR A560 23 4 mmx15 6 mm APS C format Exmor CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of image sensor DSLR A580 Approx 16 700 000 pixels DSLR A560 Approx 14 600 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera DSLR A580 Approx 16 200 000 pixels DSLR A560 Approx 14 200 000 pixels SteadyShot System Image sensor shift mechanism Approx 2 5 EV to 4 EV in shutter speed depending on shooting conditions and the attached lens Anti Dust System Effect Charge protection coating on Low Pass Filter and image sensor shift mechanism Auto focus system TTL phase detection system Contrast AF method is selectable in focus check Live View mode System Metering points 15 points 3 points cross type 11 points in vie
18. Format e The memory card was formatted on a computer and the file format was modified Select Enter 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 Memory Stick locked SD memory card locked e You are using a memory card with a write protect switch and the switch is set to the LOCK position Set the switch to the recording position The Memory Stick may not be capable of recording and playing normally e The inserted memory card cannot be used with the camera 187 S13410 Processing e When Long exposure noise reduction will be done for the same amount of time that the shutter was open You cannot do any further shooting during this reduction Unable to display e Images recorded with other cameras or images modified with a computer may not be able to be displayed Check the lens attachment If the lens is not supported you can permit use of the lens in the custom menu e The lens is not attached properly or the lens is not attached e When attaching the camera to an astronomical telescope or something similar set Release w oLens to Enable Camera overheating Allow it to cool e The camera has become hot because you have been shooting continuously Turn the power off Cool the camera and wait until the camera is ready to shoot again
19. Horizontal 12416 x 1856 3D Pan Image Siz e 16 9 16 9 Horizontal 1920 x 1080 STD Standard Horizontal 4912 x 1080 WIDE Wide Horizontal 7152 x 1080 The larger the image size the higher the image quality MENU button 1 Movie Size Select the desired size AVCHD mode aaa 1920 x 1080 17 Mbps Records with the highest image quality for viewing on a high definition TV MP4 mode 1440 x 1080 12 Mbps Records with high image quality for viewing on a high definition TV VGA 640 x 480 3 Mbps Records in the suitable size for WEB uploads Note A telephoto image results except when the VGA image size is selected for movies DSLR A560 only 141 dn as anoA Guibueyy MENU button gt fa 1 Image Aspect Ratio Select the desired ratio 3 2 A normal ratio 16 9 An HDTV ratio Note e This item cannot be set when the exposure mode is set to Sweep Shooting MENU button f 1 Image Quality Select the desired setting RAW RAW File format RAW Records using the RAW compression format This format does not perform any digital processing on the images Select this format to process images on a computer for professional purposes The image size is fixed to the maximum size The image size is not displayed on the screen RAW J RAW amp JPEG File format
20. RAW Records using the RAW compression format JPEG A RAW image and a JPEG image are created at the same time This is suitable when you need two image files a JPEG for viewing and a RAW for editing The image quality is fixed to Fine and the image size is fixed to L FINE Fine STD Standard File format JPEG The image is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded Since the compression rate of STD Standard is higher than that of FINE Fine the file size of STD is smaller than that of FINE This will allow more files to be recorded on one memory card but the image quality will be lower Notes e This item cannot be set when the exposure mode is set to Sweep Shooting e For details on the number of images that can be taken when the image quality is changed see page 35 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 The RAW format image cannot be printed using a DPOF print designated printer e You cannot set Auto HDR on RAW format images 143 dn as anoA Guibueyy Setting the method for recording ona memory card MENU button 1 File Number Select the desired setting Seri
21. Shooting technique When you want finer images set the mode dial to P A S or M and use the creative style function page 112 In such cases you can adjust the exposure ISO etc even when you select a suitable setting for the subject Notes e Since the camera judges the settings automatically many features will be unavailable such as exposure compensation ISO setting The flash is set to Autoflash or Flash Off for each Scene Selection mode You can change these settings page 98 65 safew unos This mode is suitable for 1 Set the mode dial to Sweep Shooting 2 Press the center of the controller 3 Select Sweep Panorama with A V then press the center of the controller e To select 3D Sweep Panorama press the Fn button then select it 4 Point the camera at the edge of the subject then press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus Pre s shutter button and mofe in direction of arrow This part will not be taken 5 Press the shutter button fully down 66 6 Pan or tilt the camera to the end following the guidance on the screen Move siowiy in alrection or arrow Guidance bar Notes e If you cannot pan or tilt the camera across the entire subject within the given time a gray area occurs in the composed image If this happens move the camera fast to record a full panoramic image Since
22. part of the subject is vivid green or red Adobe RGB is effective e The file name of the image starts with _DSC Notes e Adobe RGB is for applications or printers that support color management and DCF2 0 option color space Using some applications or printers that do not support them may result in or print images that do not faithfully reproduce the color e 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 113 uonauny Hurjooys ay Husn Adjusting the color tones White balance The color tone of the subject changes depending on the characteristics of the light source The table below shows how the color tone changes based on various light sources compared with a subject that appears white under the sunlight Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Weather x lighting D Q Characteristics White Bluish Green tinged Reddish of light White balance is a feature that adjusts the color tone to approximate what you see Use this feature when the color tone of the image did not come out as you expected or when you want to change the color tone on purpose for photographic expression Notes e When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection White Balance is fixed to Auto WB and you cannot select other modes e If the only light source available is
23. play back properly Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions If moisture condensation occurs remove it before using the camera page 190 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 191 s134 0 e Clean the flash surface before use The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to the flash surface resulting in insufficient light emission e Keep the camera supplied accessories etc out of the reach of children A memory card etc may be swallowed If such a problem occurs consult a doctor immediately 192 AVCHD format The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record a high definition HD signal of either the 1080i specification or the 720p specification using efficient data compression coding technology The MPEG 4 AVC H 264 format is adopted to compress video data and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is used to compress audio data The MPEG 4 AVC H 264 format is capable of compressing images at higher efficiency than that of the conventional image compressing format The MPEG 4 AVC H 264 format enables a high definition video signal shot on a digital video camera recorder to be recorded on 8 cm DVD discs hard disk drive flash memory memor
24. 211101111 2 3H1A125 F28 SH 4125 F2 8 1 0 x4 E Display Indication Display Indication Cr Cm Cs Image size of still images PASM Exposure mode 61 80 Ci Em Fs 140 Aspect ratio of still a oy 2 images 142 ea NA RAW Image quality of still ADO RAW J images 142 WS Sd Memory card 27 a4 100 Remaining number of F recordable images 35 Image size of movies EVGA 141 46 Display Indication Display Indication o Remaining battery 23 Oat mat reative Style 112 100 ining b 23 Creative Styl 2 a Overheating warnin ert Manat 4 ce g g oo Su Sy Database file full 188 GE Metering mode 107 Database file error 188 3 Soe No audio recording of movies 83 Display Indication 3 1 125 Shutter speed 75 F2 8 Aperture 72 Display Indication 1 0 Exposure 103 tomtom st aa speed indicator AE lock 102 NI SteadyShot 59 wpa Aperture indicator 72 a cac ySnoL O3 MN Exposure compensation 103 Metered Manual 18 Flash compensation 105 azetdrra EV scale 78 121 m Drive mode 118 Sy on E w e h Flash mode 98 Red eye aha amp te reduction 100 Buss GQ EGS Focus mode 88 ME Ash D ISO sensitivity 108 P D Range Optimizer 109 A
25. FDA ME1AM Magnifying Eyepiece sold separately to the camera remove the eyecup as illustrated and attach them 3 Slide the eyepiece cover over the viewfinder Note The eyepiece sensors located below the viewfinder may be activated depending on the situation and the focus may be adjusted or the LCD monitor may continue to flash In such cases turn off both Eye Start AF page 41 and Auto off w VF page 153 34 Checking the number of recordable images Once you insert a memory card into the camera and set the power switch to ON O the number of images that can be recorded should you continue to shoot using the current settings is displayed on the LCD monitor E 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 page 134 e When NO CARD the number of recordable images flashes in yellow it means no memory card has been inserted Insert 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 Stick PRO Duo media for testing The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card used Image Size L 16M DSLR A580 L 14M DSLR A560
26. Finder sold separately is attached to the camera setting Eye Start AF to Off is recommended because the eyepiece sensors located below the viewfinder may be activated 41 uoljesado 1no asojag The status of the screen in Live View mode In Live View mode each time you press o the DISP button the recording oF 9 information display changes as follows l Je Q DISP button Graphic Display Recording information on Recording information off i 100 Ci FINE 100 100 Ci FINE 100 o o Hu 0 oF F g o a g oo oto oa OO ooo oo gt og oto oa o H o o H o o H o Note e In focus check Live View mode the digital level gauge is displayed after recording information off page 91 42 The Graphic Display graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value and clearly illustrates how the exposure works See pages in parentheses for details of operation Graphic Display Recording information display 7 H P Ta 100 CIFINE Bae 0100 7 WS 100 CiFINE ate 100 US Su Soe i Sa Sor o o 2 o o D oo ga 7 oo 2 ojia zo r g m 6 O0 o OT awe REC 0 12 ETEEN REC 012 Sie FOCUS CHECKLV ael 2 LStd i e 1 125 F3 5 21111 01 11 2 3H Rr a a ll 1 Display Indication Display Indication 100 Remaining battery 23 ma Exposure mode 61 80 4 Overheating wa
27. Folder 145 Changes the selected folder for storing still images New Folder 145 Creates a new folder for storing still images and movies Recover Image DB 146 Recovers the image database file for movies and enables recording and playback Display Card Space 146 Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the recordable number of still images on the memory card Clock setup menu oc fF wmo Date Time Setup 31 Sets date and time and daylight savings Area Setting 32 Sets the location of use Setup menu aoc fF wg QA 2 LCD Brightness 152 Sets the brightness of the LCD monitor Power Save LV Sets the interval after which power save mode 150 engages in Live View mode Power Save OVF Sets the interval after which power save mode 150 engages in viewfinder mode x C X CTRL FOR HDMI 137 Operates the camera from a TV that support BRAVIA Sync g Language 151 Selects the language Help Guide Display 150 Sets the display of the help guide for explaining functions displayed during operation USB Connection 164 Sets the USB connection method REG eS ove ob 9A Upload Settings 146 Sets the upload function of the camera when using an Eye Fi card Audio signals 150 Sets whether or not to use the beep sound when the
28. 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 SDHC Logo are trademarks of SD 3C LLC Eye Fi is a trademark of Eye Fi Inc MultiMediaCard is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc Adobe is a registered trademark or a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries In addition system and product names used in this manual are in general trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers However the or marks are not used in all cases in this manual D infourrHium lt a SERIES Memory STICK mm D XC cass ss cLtass AVCHD 177 s134 0 Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera try the following solutions Check the items on pages 178 to 186 Consult your Sony dealer or local 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 gt i Reset the settings page 155 gt i Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed e
29. MENU button gt 1 Delete All in Date Rng 2 Select Delete with A on the controller then press the center of the controller 135 uonauny urmara ayy Guisp 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 HOM cable sold separately gt To the HDMI terminal EE Ka QO P 2 Turn on the TV and switch the input e See also the operating instructions supplied with the TV 3 Turn on the camera Images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen Select the desired image with lt gt on the controller The LCD monitor on the camera does not turned on Controller Notes e 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 e Some devices may not work properly 136 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 a whole new world of photos
30. able to recognize the color of the image right after switching to the Live View mode In such cases the expected result may not be obtained Your camera cannot play back images e The folder file name has been changed on your computer page 164 e 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 e Use PMB to play images stored on a PC with this camera e The camera is in USB mode Delete the USB connection page 166 182 Your camera cannot delete an image e Cancel the protection page 133 You have deleted an image by mistake e Once you have deleted an image you cannot restore it We recommend that you protect images that you do not want to delete page 133 You cannot mark a DPOF mark e You cannot mark DPOF marks on RAW images You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible with the camera e Check Using with your computer page 158 Your computer does not recognize your camera e Check that the camera is turned on e When the battery level is low install the charged battery pack page 18 or use the AC Adaptor sold separately e Use the USB cable supplied page 164 e Disconnect the USB cable and connect it again firmly e Set USB Connection to Mass Storage page 164 e Disconnect all equipment other than the camera the keyboard and the
31. and Memory Stick PRO Duo media Approx 599 g 1 lb 5 1 oz body only Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F USB communication Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant BC VM10 Battery charger Input rating 100 V 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 9 W Output rating 8 4 V DC 0 75 A Operating temperature range 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature range 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Maximum dimensions Approx 70 mm x 25 mm x 95 mm 2 7 8 inches x 1 inches x 3 3 4 inches W H D Approx 90 g 3 2 0z Mass Mass 175 S13410 Rechargeable battery pack NP FM500H Used battery Lithium ion battery Maximum voltage DC 84V Nominal voltage DC 7 2 V Maximum charge voltage DC 84V Maximum charge current 2 0 A Capacity Typical 11 8 Wh 1 650 mAh Minimum 11 5 Wh 1 600 mAh Maximum dimensions 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 Mass Approx 78 g 2 8 oz Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 176 On focal length The picture angle of this camera is narrower than that of a 35 mm format film camera You can find the approximate equivalent of the focal length of a 35 mm format film camera and shoot with the same picture angle by increasing the focal length of your lens by half For example by using a 50 mm lens you can get the approximate equivalent of a 75 mm lens of a 35 mm_ form
32. careful when you handle it e 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 e 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 e We recommend backing up important data such as to a hard disk of a computer e When you carry or store the memory card put it in the case supplied with it Do not expose the memory card to water e Do not touch the terminal section of the memory card with your hand or a metal object e When the write protect switch of a memory card is set to the LOCK position you cannot perform operations such as recording or deleting images e The memory cards formatted with a computer are not guaranteed to operate with this camera Be sure to format the memory cards using the camera e Data read write speeds differ depending on the combination of the memory cards and the equipment used Do not press down hard when you write down on the memo area e Do not attach a label on the memory cards themselves Do not disassemble or modify the memory cards e Do not leave the memory cards within the reach of small children They might accidentally swallow it 29 eiawed ay Hunedald Notes on the Memory Stick media used with the camera The types of Memory Stick media that can be used with this camera are listed i
33. display ISO button the ISO screen 2 Select the desired setting with A V on the controller The larger the number the higher the noise level e If you select Multi Frame Noise Reduct select the desired value with lt gt Notes e When the exposure mode is set to AUTO Sweep Shooting or Scene Selection ISO is fixed to AUTO and you cannot select other ISO numbers e When the exposure mode is set to P A S and ISO is set to AUTO ISO is automatically set between ISO 100 and ISO 1600 DSLR A580 ISO 200 and ISO 1600 DSLR A560 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 the minimum ISO sensitivity Set the ISO according to your shooting conditions Multi frame noise reduction Multi Frame NR The camera automatically shoots multiple images continuously combines the images reduces the noise and records one image In Multi Frame NR you can select ISO numbers up to ISO 25600 The image recorded is one combined image Notes Press and hold the shutter button until the continuous shooting stops e When Image Quality is set to RAW or RAW amp JPEG this function cannot be used The flash D Range optimizer and Auto HDR cannot be used 108 Compensating for the brightness and contrast automatically D Range D RANGE button Select the D RANGE button desired setting isa Off D
34. display and compare RAW JPEG images recorded with this camera e To rate the images on a scale of five e To set color labels and so on e To display an image with Image Data Converter SR and make adjustments to it To use Image Data Lightbox SR refer to Help Click Start All Programs Sony Image Data Suite Help gt Image Data Lightbox SR Image Data Lightbox SR support page English only http www sony co jp ids se With PMB you can do the following etc e To set images shot with the camera and display them on the computer e To organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them e To retouch red eye reduction etc print and send still images as e mail attachments change the shooting date e To print or save still images with the date e To create Blu ray discs AVCHD format discs or DVD discs from AVCHD format movies imported to a computer An internet connection environment is required when a Blu ray disc DVD disc is created for the first time 162 Note e PMB is not compatible with Macintosh computers To use PMB refer to PMB Help Double click the shortcut of PMB Help on the desktop Or click Start gt All Programs gt PMB PMB Help PMB support page English only http www sony co jp pmb se 163 Jayndwoo e uo safew Guimai Connecting the camera to the computer 1 Inser
35. e 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 screen e Remove the memory card and insert it again If this procedure does not turn off the indication format the memory card 186 Warning messages If the following messages appear follow the instructions below If the message still appears change the memory card Incompatible battery Use correct model e An incompatible battery pack is being used Memory Card Error e An incompatible memory card is inserted or the format has failed Set Area Date Time Set the area and date time If you have not used the camera for a long time charge the internal rechargeable battery pages 31 190 Power insufficient e You tried to perform Cleaning Mode when the battery level is insufficient Charge the battery pack or use the AC Adaptor sold separately Unable to read Memory Stick properly Reinsert Memory Stick Unable to read SD memory card properly Reinsert SD memory card e The inserted memory card cannot be used in your camera The memory card is damaged e The terminal section of the memory card is dirty Unable to use Memory Stick Format Unable to use SD memory card
36. eous compensation RAW Image quality of still RAW J images 142 BA 0 3 Flash compensation 105 FINE Metering mode 107 STD 35mm Focal length 176 om Protect 133 tt wat Creative Style 112 DPOF3 DPOF set 171 Font Canat CAN Remaining battery sat Et warning 23 AWB 41 White balance Auto q7mj100 Remaining battery 23 5500K M1 Preset Color E temperature Color filter Fou For Database file full 188 Custom 114 Database file error 188 F AJ OFF D Range Optimizer H4 Overheating warning Oi cy 109 Auto HDR Auto 188 me HDR image warning 110 131 uonauny urmara ayy Guisp Display Indication 2010 1 1 Date of recording 10 37AM 3 7 File number total number of images When the image has a high key or low key portion that portion is flashed on the histogram display Luminance limit warning 132 Protecting images Protect You can protect images against accidental erasure Protecting selected images canceling the protection of the selected images 1 MENU button gt gt 1 Protect Multiple Img 2 Select the image you want to protect with lt gt on the im controller then press the center F of the controller 4 A Om mark appears on the selected image Mark DOK e To cancel a selection press the center again 3 To protect other images repeat step 2 4 Press the
37. focus is achieved or the self timer is working Cleaning Mode 38 Starts the cleaning mode to clean the image sensor amp Pixel mapping 182 Executes this function when dots appear and remain on the LCD monitor in Live View mode Version 154 Displays the camera software version Demo Mode 151 Sets the demonstration playback of a movie to on or off Reset Default 155 Restores the settings to their defaults Appears when an Eye Fi card sold separately is inserted in the camera 57 uoljesado 1no 310439 Shooting an image without camera shake Camera shake refers to unwanted movement of the camera that occurs after the shutter button has been pressed resulting in a blurred image To reduce camera shake follow the instructions below Stabilize your upper body and take a position that keeps the camera from moving In Live View mode In viewfinder mode 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 58 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 Camera shake warning indicator Due to potential camera shake the Wy Camera shake warning indicator flashes In this case use a tripod or the flash Wy Camera shake warnin
38. has little effect When the contrast of the scene is low or when camera shake or subject blur is occurred you may not obtain good HDR images If the camera has detected a problem D is indicated on the recorded image to inform you of this situation Shoot again as necessary paying attention to the contrast or blur 111 uorjouny unooys ay Huish Image processing Selecting your desired image processing Creative Style In addition to the desired image processing you can adjust the exposure shutter speed and aperture as you like with Creative Style unlike Scene Selection where the camera adjusts the exposure 1 Fn button Creative Style Select the desired setting 2 When you want to adjust Contrast Saturation or 29 Sharpness select the desired item with lt gt on the controller then adjust the value with A V cstat Standard For shooting various scenes with rich gradation and beautiful colors viva Vivid The saturation and contrast are heightened for shooting striking images of colorful scenes and subjects such as flowers spring greenery blue sky or ocean views ortt Portrait For shooting the skin color in a soft tone ideally suited to shooting portraits Landt Landscape The saturation contrast and sharpness are heightened for shooting vivid and crisp scenery Distant landscapes also stand out more Sunsett Sunset Fo
39. lens surface 37 eiawed ay Huledaig Tf dust or debris enters the camera and lands on the image sensor the part that acts as the film it may appear on the photo image depending on the shooting environment If there is dust on the image sensor use a commercially available blower and clean the image sensor following the steps below You can easily clean the image sensor using only the blower and the anti dust function Notes e Cleaning can be performed only when the battery level is 50 or more e Low battery power during cleaning can cause damage to the shutter The cleaning should be completed quickly The use of an AC PW10AM AC Adaptor sold separately is recommended e Do not use a spray blower because it may scatter water droplets inside the camera body 1 Confirm that the battery is fully charged page 23 2 Press the MENU button then select 2 with lt gt on the controller 4 MENU button 3 Select Cleaning Mode with A V then press the center of the controller 4 Select Enter with A and press the center of the controller After the image sensor vibrates for a short time the mirror in front is lifted 5 Detach the lens page 26 38 6 Use the blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area e Do not touch the image sensor with the tip of the blower Complete the cleaning quickly e Hold the camera s face downward to prevent the d
40. 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 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 con
41. several images are stitched together the stitched part will not be recorded smoothly While shooting do not tilt the camera back and forth or right and left when you swing the camera straight ahead e Under low light conditions panoramic images may be blurred or not be recorded e Under lights that flicker such as fluorescent light the brightness or color of the combined image is not always the same e When the whole angle of panoramic shooting and the angle in which you fixed the focus and exposure with AE AF lock are extremely different in brightness color and focus the shooting will not be successful If this happens change the lock angle and shoot again e Sweep Panorama is not suitable when shooting Subjects are moving Subjects are too close to the camera Subjects with a repeating pattern such as tiles and subjects with little contrast such as sky sandy beach or lawn Subjects with constant change such as waves or water falls Subjects with the sun or electric lights etc that are much brighter than surroundings e Sweep Panorama recording may be discontinued in the following situations You pan or tilt the camera too fast or too slow There is too much camera shake The camera continues shooting during Sweep Panorama recording and the shutter keeps clicking until the end of the shooting 67 safew uoys Tips for shooting a panoramic image Pan or tilt the cam
42. shutter speed is automatically adjusted to obtain correct exposure e When the camera judges that the proper exposure is not obtained with the selected aperture value the shutter Shutter speed speed flashes In such cases adjust the aperture again Shooting techniques e The shutter speed may become slower depending on the aperture value When the shutter speed is slower use a tripod e To blur the background more use a telephoto lens or a lens that is equipped with a smaller aperture value bright lens Note e Press the button when you shoot with the flash However the flash range differs according to the aperture value When you shoot with the flash check the flash range page 100 73 safew Guljooys To check blurring of the background Preview button The LCD monitor and the viewfinder shows an image captured with the widest aperture The change in aperture affects the sharpness of the subject image creating a discrepancy between the sharpness of the image before shooting j and that of the actual image Preview button While you are pressing the preview button you can see the image with the aperture used in the actual shot so that you can check the approximate sharpness of the subject before shooting You can also adjust the aperture in preview mode Notes e Press the preview button after you adjust the focus e In Live View mode set the camera to the focus check Live View mode p
43. 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 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 IDS_INST pkg file in the MAC folder to the hard disk icon 4 Double click the IDS_INST pkg file in the copy to folder Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation With Image Data Converter SR you can do the following etc e To edit images recorded in RAW format with various corrections such as tone curve and sharpness e To adjust images with white balance exposure and creative style etc e To save the images displayed and edited on a computer e You can either save the image as RAW format or save it in the general file format 161 Jayndwoo e uo safew Guimai To use Image Data Converter SR refer to Help Click Start All Programs Sony Image Data Suite Help gt Image Data Converter SR Ver 3 Image Data Converter SR support page English only http www sony co jp ids se With Image Data Lightbox SR you can do the following etc e To
44. the wireless flash from the Auto lock Accessory shoe and pop up the built in flash e If you perform a test fire of the flash press the AEL button Notes The camera cannot carry out the wireless lighting ratio control Turn off the wireless flash mode after wireless flash shooting If the built in flash is used while the wireless flash mode is still active inaccurate flash exposures will result e Change the channel of the external flash when another photographer is using a wireless flash nearby and his her built in flash light causes your external flash to fire To change the channel of the external flash refer to the operating instructions supplied with it Setup of the AEL button When using a wireless flash it is recommended that you set AEL to Hold in the Custom menu page 149 101 uonauny Hurjooys ay Husn Adjusting the brightness of the image Exposure Flash compensation Metering Shooting with fixed brightness AE Lock When shooting into the sun or by a window the exposure may not be appropriate for the subject because of the big difference in lighting between the subject and the background In such cases use the light meter where the subject is bright enough and lock the exposure before shooting To reduce the brightness of the subject point the camera forwards a spot that is brighter than the subject and use the light meter to lock the exposure of the entire image To make the subject brighter p
45. timing of shooting MENU button f 3 Long Exposure NR Off Notes e When the exposure mode is set to Sweep Shooting or continuous shooting continuous bracketing Hand held Twilight in Scene Selection or ISO is set to Multi Frame Noise Reduct noise reduction is not performed even when it is set to On e When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection you cannot turn off noise reduction The camera reduces the noise that becomes more noticeable when the camera sensitivity is high Select Auto to prioritize the image quality Select Weak to prioritize the timing of shooting MENU button fa 3 High ISO NR Select the desired setting Notes e Weak is selected automatically for continuous shooting or continuous bracketing images even when you set it to Auto e When the exposure mode is set to AUTO Sweep Shooting or Scene Selection you cannot select Weak e Noise reduction is not performed on RAW images 148 Changing the function of the buttons The function of the AEL button can be selected from the following two functions Holding the locked exposure value by pressing the AEL button while the button is held down Hold Holding the locked exposure value by pressing the AEL button until the button is pressed again Toggle MENU button x 1 AEL Select the desired setting Notes e While the exposure value is locked appears on the LCD moni
46. to shoot the image with a suitable setting for the subject This mode is suitable for gt a Shooting with preset settings according to the scene 1 Set the mode dial to SCN Scene Selection 2 Press the center of the controller 3 Select the desired mode with A V then press the center of the controller e To change the scene press the Fn button then select another scene 63 safew Guljooys Q Portrait Blurs away backgrounds and sharpens the subject Expresses skin tones softly e To blur the background more set the lens to the telephoto position e You can shoot a vivid image by focusing on the eye that is closer to the lens Use the lens hood sold separately to shoot backlit subjects e Use the red eye reduction function if the eyes of your subject turn red from the flash page 100 amp 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 e Press and hold the shutter button halfway down until the right moment NA Macro Shoots close subjects such as flowers foods e You can shoot a closer subject using a macro lens sold separately it e Set the flash mode to Flash Off when you shoot a subject within 1 m 3 3 feet e When shooting in macro mode the SteadyShot function will not be fully effective Use
47. with other devices may not be played back on this camera 1 Display the image you want to sen rotate then press the amp button Gg o 9 amp button 2 Press the center of the controller The image is rotated counter clockwise When you want to do another rotation repeat step 2 e 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 Notes e You cannot rotate movies e 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 125 uonauny urmara ayy Guisp 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 2 Zoom the image in or out with the Q button or Q button e 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 W lt gt on the controller To cancel the enlarged playback Press the gt button so that the image returns to the normal size Scaling range The scaling range is as follows
48. As you insert the battery pack use the tip of the battery pack to push the lock lever page 22 e You can use an NP FMS500H battery pack only Make sure that the battery is NP FMS00H The remaining battery indicator is incorrect or sufficient remaining battery indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly e This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location page 190 e The battery pack is discharged Install a charged battery pack page 18 The battery pack is dead page 24 Replace it with a new one Cannot turn on the camera e Install the battery pack correctly page 22 e The battery pack is discharged Install a charged battery pack page 18 The battery pack is dead page 24 Replace it with a new one 178 The power turns off suddenly e 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 150 The CHARGE lamp flashes when charging the battery pack e You can use an NP FM500H battery pack only Make sure that the battery is NP FM500H If you charge a battery pack that has not been used for a long time the CHARGE lamp may flash The CHARGE lamp flashes in two ways fast about 0 15 second intervals and slow about 1 5 second intervals If it is flashing fast remove the battery pack a
49. 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 e Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet wall socket e Do not try to charge the battery pack again right after it has been charged or when it has not been used after being charged Doing so will affect the performance of the battery pack 18 e 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 charger operates correctly a battery error may have occurred e 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 PW10AM AC Adaptor sold separately in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz No
50. Continuous AF when the subject is in motion Notes Automatic AF is selected when the exposure mode is set to AUTO or one of the following Scene Selection modes Portrait Landscape Sunset Night View Night Portrait or Hand held Twilight Single shot AF is selected when the exposure mode is set to Macro in Scene Selection Continuous AF is selected when the exposure mode is set to Sports Action in Scene Selection e Continuous AF is selected when the Smile Shutter function is used 88 Select the desired AF area to suit the shooting conditions or your preference The AF area where the focus has been confirmed turns green and the other AF areas disappear e In viewfinder mode the AF areas that were not used to adjust the focus will disappear LCD monitor Viewfinder AF area AF area Fn button gt AF area Select the desired setting 7 Wide The camera determines which of the 15 AF areas the 11 AF areas in viewfinder mode is used in focusing In viewfinder mode four metering points are also used in addition to 11 AF areas i Spot The camera uses the AF area located in the center area exclusively Local Choose the area for which you want to activate the focus from among 15 AF areas the 11 AF areas in viewfinder mode with the controller Press the AF button to display the setup screen and select the desired area E Flexible
51. HD AVCHD format disc from AVCHD format movies imported to a computer using the supplied software PMB 1 Select the AVCHD format movies you want to write on PMB 2 Click E Create Discs to select Create AVCHD Format Discs HD The screen used for creating a disc appears e For details see PMB Help 168 Notes e Install PMB beforehand e Still images and MP4 movie files cannot be recorded on the AVCHD format disc e It may take a long time to create a disc Playing AVCHD format disc on a computer You can play back AVCHD format discs using Player for AVCHD that is installed together with PMB To start the software click on Start All Programs PMB PMB Launcher View Player for AVCHD For detailed operations see the Help for Player for AVCHD Note e Movies may not be played smoothly depending on the computer environment Creating a Blu ray disc You can create a Blu ray disc with AVCHD movies previously imported to a computer Your computer must support the creation of Blu ray discs BD R non rewritable and BD RE rewritable media can be used to create Blu ray discs You cannot add contents to either type of disc once it has been created Click BD Add on Software on the installation screen of PMB and install this plug in according to the on screen instructions Connect your computer to the Internet when you install BD Add on Soft
52. HoR AE lock 102 fom 109 Auto HDR 110 KN Camera shake warning Eee Creative Style 112 ent Canat 9 Emet Bwt mull SteadyShot scale 59 4 Display Indication O nhi Drive mode 118 Sy O10 The status of the screen in viewfinder OVF mode In viewfinder mode press the DISP button to switch between the Graphic Display and the Standard Display When you rotate the camera to a vertical position the display automatically rotates to adjust to the camera position DISP button Graphic Display Standard Display Default setting E100 CO FINE Hae 100 100 CE FINE Ba 700 BE he mE te e gt o O G3 No display 4 iO m 1 125 F28 K 1125 F28 By 45 uoljesado 1no asojag The Graphic Display graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value and clearly illustrates how the exposure works In AUTO or Scene Selection mode only the items that can be set are displayed See the pages in parentheses for details of operation Graphic Display 1 P 100 CCFINE BEE 0100 WS Su Soe as 14 20 28 40 56 80 ws B 211111011 112 s OF mm h R 3H 1 125 F2 8 1 0 x 15 29 60 125 a 50 10005 Standard Display Standard Display In AUTO or Scene Selection mode In P A S M mode 7 mm eee P Ee E o 4 OC om 03 BH f Cl om 2H awe Wo cect Aff rey BL 7 E
53. Image Aspect Ratio 3 2 DSLR A580 Units Images oe Capacity GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB Standard 386 781 1587 3239 6406 Fine 270 548 1116 2279 4510 RAW amp JPEG 74 154 319 657 1304 RAW 106 220 452 928 1840 35 eiawed ay Hunedald DSLR A560 Units Images Sia Capacity 2Gp 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB Standard 433 875 1778 3626 7172 Fine 305 618 1258 2569 5083 RAW amp JPEG 84 176 362 745 1478 RAW 122 251 514 1054 2089 When Image 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 The approximate number of images that can be recorded is as follows when you use the camera with the battery pack supplied at full capacity Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on the conditions of use DSLR A580 DSLR A560 Live View mode Approx 560 images Approx 560 images Viewfinder mode Approx 1050 images Approx 1050 images e 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 Image Quality is set to Fine Autofocus Mode is set to Automatic AF Shooting once every 30 se
54. Korea rep 220 60 C Malaysia 240 50 BF Philippines 220 230 60 A C 20 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 o North America Countries regions Voltage Frequency Hz Plug type Canada 120 60 A USA 120 60 A Central America Countries regions Voltage Frequency Hz Plug type Bahamas 120 240 60 A Costa Rica 110 60 A Cuba 110 220 60 A C Dominican rep 110 60 A El Salvador 110 60 A Guatemala 120 60 A Honduras 110 60 A Jamaica 110 50 A Mexico 120 127 60 A Nicaragua 120 240 60 A Panama 110 220 60 A 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 220 60 A C 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 Cc 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 Cc 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 21 eiawed ay Hunedald 1 While sliding the battery cover open lever open the battery cover 2 Firmly insert the battery pack all ae the way while p
55. MENU button 5 Select Enter with A then press the center of the controller To cancel the protection of all the images or movies You can cancel the protection of all the images in the folder currently selected or of all the movies with the same date MENU button gt 1 Protect Cancel All Images or Cancel All Movies 133 uonauny urmara ayy Guisp Deleting images Delete Once you have deleted an image you cannot restore it Check whether to delete the image or not beforehand Note e Protected images cannot be deleted 1 Display the image you want to E delete and press the p button EE oJ f Ty button 2 Select Delete with A on the controller then press the center of the controller 1 MENU button gt 1 Delete Multiple Img 2 Select the images you want to i delete with the controller then press the center of the controller A T mark appears on the selected image 3 To delete other images repeat step 2 4 Press the MENU button 134 5 Select Delete with A then press the center of the controller Deletes all still images in the folder This appears during still image playback only 1 MENU button gt 1 Delete All in Folder 2 Select Delete with A on the controller then press the center of the controller Deletes all movies of that date This appears during movie playback only 1
56. RO Duo media and the SD memory card SDHC memory card and SDXC memory card are referred to as the SD card in this Instruction Manual For recording movies it is recommended that you use following memory cards Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2 Memory Stick PRO Duo media Mark2 Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card Class 4 or more Images recorded on an SDXC memory card cannot be imported to or played on computers or AV devices that are not compatible with exFAT Make sure that the device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it to the camera If 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 To remove the memory card Check that the access lamp is not lit then open the memory card cover and push the memory card once Access lamp 28 e Do not strike bend or drop the memory card e Do not use or store the memory card 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 The memory card may be hot just after it has been used for a long time Be
57. S O N Y 4 207 863 13 1 Interchangeable Lens Preparing the camera Digital Camera Before your operation 0560 a580 Using the shooting function Instruction Manual Using the viewing function 0890 099 Changing your setup Viewing images ona computer Printing images Others Index Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website aX http www sony net 2010 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan 4207863130 DSLR A560 DSLR A580 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 A580 A560 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 a
58. Spot Moves the AF area to focus on a small subject or narrow area with A 4 gt of the controller When Contrast AF is selected Local is indicated by E 89 uonauny Hurjooys ay Husn Notes e The available AF area settings depend on the status of the AF method setting page 91 When Contrast AF is selected Spot and Flexible Spot are available When Phase detect AF is selected Wide Spot and Local are available e When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection or the Smile Shutter is activated AF area is fixed to Wide and you cannot select the other settings The AF area may not be illuminated during continuous shooting or when the shutter button is pressed all the way down without pause When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode you can adjust the focus manually 1 Set the focus mode switch on the lens to MF 2 When the lens is not equipped with the focus mode switch set the focus mode switch on the camera to MF 3 Rotate the focusing ring of the lens to achieve a sharp focus i oO Focusing nee ring Notes e In the case of a subject that can be focused in autofocus mode the indicator lights up when the focus is confirmed When the Wide AF area is used the center area is used and when the Local AF area is used the area that is selected with the controller is used 90 e When using a te
59. W10AM 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 8 Memory card switch 9 SD memory card insertion slot 27 Memory Stick PRO Duo media insertion slot 27 Memory card cover Battery cover 22 Tripod receptacle e 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 17 eiawed ay 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 Charge completed e The CHARGE lamp turns off when charging is finished CHARGE lamp e Time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature To a wall outlet of 25 C 77 F is about 175 minutes wall socket Notes e The charging time differs depending on the remaining capacity of the battery back or charging conditions e We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10
60. WETSION Gx enen a Geaa 154 Viewing image 123 Viewing images on a TV screen NEEE E E eE EOS 136 W White balance c eee 114 White balance bracket 122 Wireless flash cccccceeeeees 101 Wireless Remote Commander ae a ai debates 122 198 Notes on the License C Library Expat zlib dtoa pcre and libjpeg software are provided in the camera We provide this software based on license agreements with their owners of copyright Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications we have an obligation to inform you of the following Please read the following sections Read license1 pdf in the License folder on the CD ROM You will find licenses in English of C Library Expat zlib dtoa pcre and libjpeg software THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO i ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD AVC VIDEO AND OR ii DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA L L C SEE HTTP WWW MPEGLA COM On GNU GPL LGPL applied software The soft
61. a mercury lamp or a sodium lamp the camera will not be able to acquire the accurate white balance because of the characteristics of the light source Use the flash in such cases Fn button gt AWB White Balance Select the desired setting e When AWB is not selected you can fine tune the color tone with lt gt Adjusting it toward turns the image reddish and adjusting it toward turns the image bluish 114 AWB Auto WB The camera automatically detects a light source and adjusts the color tones Daylight fx Shade Cloudy 2 Incandescent 3 Fluorescent W Flash Tf you select an option to suit a specific light source the color tones are adjusted for the light source preset white balance Shooting techniques e Use the white balance bracket function if you cannot get the desired color in the selected option page 122 When you select 5500K Color Temp or 0 Color Filter you can adjust the value to the desired value below e When you select Custom you can register your setting page 116 Fn button AWB White Balance 5500K Color Temp or 0 Color Filter To set the color temperature select the value with lt gt e To set the color filter select the compensation direction with lt gt Note e Since color meters are designed for film cameras the values differ under fluorescent sodium lamp mercury la
62. a tripod to achieve better results The shortest focal distance does not change aA Landscape Shoots the entire range of scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors To accentuate the openness of the scenery set the lens to wide angle Sunset Shoots the red of the sunrise or sunset beautifully 64 D Night View Shoots night scenes at a distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings The shutter speed is slower so using a tripod is recommended The picture may not be taken properly when shooting a wholly dark night scene 2W 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 camera shake and noise e Reducing blur is less effective even in Hand held Twilight when shooting Subjects with erratic movement Subjects are too close to the camera Subjects with a repeating pattern such as tiles and subjects with little contrast such as sky sandy beach or lawn Subjects with constant change such as waves or water falls In the case of Hand held Twilight block noise may occur when using a light source that flickers such as fluorescent lighting amp Night Portrait Shoots portraits in night scenes The shutter speed is slower so using a tripod is recommended
63. age 91 e In viewfinder mode images displayed in the viewfinder become dark 74 This mode is suitable for Shooting a moving subject at a moment in time Use a faster shutter speed to crisply shoot an instant of the movement Tracing the movement to express the dynamism and flow Use a slower shutter speed to shoot a trailing image of the moving subject 1 Set the mode dial to S 75 sa ew Guljooys 2 Select the shutter speed with the control dial 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject The aperture is automatically adjusted to obtain correct exposure e When the camera judges that the proper exposure is not obtained with the selected shutter speed the aperture Aperture F number value flashes In such cases adjust the shutter speed again Shooting techniques e When the shutter speed is slower use a tripod e When shooting an indoor sport select a higher ISO sensitivity Notes e The Wy Camera shake warning indicator is not indicated in shutter speed priority mode The higher the ISO sensitivity the more conspicuous the noise e When the shutter speed is one second or more noise reduction Long Exposure NR will be done for the same amount of time that the shutter was released You cannot do any further shooting during the reduction 76 e Press the button when you shoot with the flash However when using the flash if you close the aperture a larger F numb
64. aperture and ISO sensitivity when AUTO is selected to perform the compensation Flash compensation only changes the amount of flash light MENU button gt 2 Flash control Select the desired setting ADI flash This method controls the lighting of the flash factoring in the focus distance information and light metering data from the pre flash This method enables an accurate flash compensation with virtually no effect from the reflection off the subject Pre flash TTL This method controls the amount of flash light depending on the data only from pre flash light metering This method is susceptible to the reflection off the subject ADI Advanced Distance Integration TTL Through the lens e When ADI flash is selected using a lens that is provided with a distance encoder feature can perform more accurate flash compensation by using more accurate distance information 106 Notes When the distance between the subject and the external flash sold separately cannot be determined wireless flash shooting using an external flash sold separately shooting with an off camera flash using a cable shooting with a macro twin flash etc the camera automatically selects Pre flash TTL mode e 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
65. at film camera On image data compatibility e 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 e OX isa trademark of Sony Corporation e Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Memory Stick Micro MagicGate and MacicGate are trademarks of Sony Corporation InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation PhotoTV HD is a trademark of Sony Corporation AVCHD and AVCHD logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation Blu ray Disc and the logo are trademarks Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Microsoft Windows DirectX and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or 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
66. can be enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality PhotoTV HD allows for a highly detailed photo like expression of subtle textures and colors To view 3D images with a 3D compatible TV When an image recorded with the 3D Sweep Panorama mode is being played back press V on the controller to play back the image with a 3D effect on the TV screen To view 3D images only You can only play back images recorded with the 3D Sweep Panorama mode MENU button gt gt 1 3D Viewing Using BRAVIA Sync By connecting the camera to a TV that supports BRAVIA Sync using an HDMI cable you can operate the camera with the TV Remote Control 1 Connect a TV that supports BRAVIA Sync to the camera page 136 The input is automatically switched and the image shot with the camera appears on the TV screen 2 Press the SYNC MENU button on the TV Remote Control 3 Operate with the buttons on the TV Remote Control 137 uonauny urmara ayy Guisp The items for Sync Menu Slide Show Plays back images automatically page 127 1 Image Display Returns to the single image screen Still Movie Select Selects still images or movies to be played back Image Index Switches to the image index screen 3D Viewing Plays back 3D images when connected to a 3D compatible TV Select Folder Selects the folder of images to be played back Select Date Selects the date of movies to be p
67. conds The flash strobes once every two times The power turns on and off once every ten times The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Association 36 Cleaning e 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 images or the performance of the camera blow the dust away using a commercially available blower For details on cleaning the image sensor see the next page Do not use a spray blower Using one may cause a malfunction 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 e Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents such as thinner or benzine e When cleaning the lens surface remove dust using a commercially available 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
68. cording for about 29 minutes on both the DSLR A580 and DSLR A560 e If 4 is indicated or the camera is turned off automatically since the temperature inside the camera is too high you can record movies again after turning off the camera for several minutes The maximum size of a movie file is about 2 GB When the file size is about 2 GB the recording stops automatically when the file format is MP4 and a new movie file is created automatically when the file format is AVCHD e The maximum continuous recording time is 29 minutes 84 Selecting the focus method There are two methods for adjusting the focus autofocus and manual focus Depending on the lens the method for switching between the auto focus and manual focus is different The type of lens The switch to be used To switch to auto focus To switch to manual focus The lens is equipped with a focus mode switch Lens Always set the focus mode switch on the camera to AF Set the focus mode switch on the lens to AF Set the focus mode switch on the lens to MF The lens is not equipped with a focus mode switch Camera Set the focus mode switch on the camera to AF Set the focus mode switch on the camera to MF 1 Set the focus mode switch on the camera to AF 2 When the lens is equipped with the focus mode switch set it to AF 85 uonauny Hurjooys ay Huish 3 Press the s
69. ct refer to the position of the horizontal line The image sensor is the part of the camera that acts as the film Note e If the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the attached lens the focus cannot be confirmed Make sure you put enough distance between the subject and the camera 1 Place the subject within the AF area and press the shutter button halfway down The focus and exposure are fixed 2 Keep the shutter button halfway down and put the subject back in the original position to re compose the shot 3 Press the shutter button fully down to take the picture 87 uonauny Hurjooys ay Husn Fn button gt Autofocus Mode Select the desired setting EG Single shot The camera focuses and the focus is locked when you press AF the shutter button halfway down CE3 Automatic AF The Autofocus Mode is switched between Single shot AF and Continuous AF according to the movement of the subject When you press and hold the shutter button halfway down if the subject is motionless the focus is locked and if the subject is in motion the camera continues to focus Continuous The camera continues to focus while the shutter button is AF pressed and held halfway down e The audio signals will not sound when the subject is in focus e Focus lock cannot be used Shooting techniques e Use Single shot AF when the subject is motionless e Use
70. cted aperture value This is convenient when you have to adjust the blurring of a background e The aperture value is not indicated and cannot be adjusted during movie recording e The aperture value is changed if you rotate the zoom ring of the lens during movie recording Shooting techniques e The following settings that were set during still image shooting are used without change White Balance Creative Style Exposure compensation Metering mode e Exposure compensation can be used during movie recording 81 safew Guljooys Notes The autofocus cannot be used during movie recording Adjust the focus using the autofocus or manual focus before pressing the MOVIE button e The angle of view of movies is narrower than that of still images DSLR A560 only After you press the MOVIE button the camera shows the actual range to be recorded The Face Detection function cannot be used e Do not shoot a strong light source such as the sun The internal mechanism of the camera may be damaged e When you import AVCHD movies to a computer use PMB page 164 e When you continue to shoot for a long time the temperature of the camera rises and the image quality may deteriorate e When the mark is indicated the temperature of the camera is too high Turn the camera off and wait until the temperature of the camera drops If you continue to shoot the camera is turned off automatically e For details on mov
71. d it is shifted by 20 mired 2 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject Mired a unit to indicate the color conversion quality in color temperature filters You can shoot using the SHUTTER and 2SEC the shutter is released after 2 seconds buttons on the RMT DSLRI1 Wireless Remote Commander sold separately Also refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Wireless Remote Commander 1 G amp button Remote Car 2 Focus on the subject point the transmitter of the Wireless Remote Commander to the remote sensor and shoot the image Note e When you shoot images using the viewfinder use the eyepiece cover page 34 Playing back images The last recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor 1 Press the button DISP button Be Cee gt button 2 Select an image with lt gt on the controller To return to the shooting mode Press the gt button again To switch the recording data display Press the DISP button Each time you press the DISP button the screen changes as follows Wa 100 0003 CLFINE 100 a 100 0003 CI FINE 100 1 125 F8 _150400 42 0 E 35mm cut AWB a 1 125 F8 150400 met AWB 2010 1 1 10 37PM 37 2010 1 1 10 37PM With recording data Histogram display Without recording data To select the folder to be played back MENU button gt gt 2 Select Folder Select
72. d sold separately The corners of the picture are too dark e If any filter or hood is used take it off and try shooting again Depending on the thickness of the filter and improper attachment of the hood the filter or the hood may partially appear in the image The optical properties of some 181 S13410 lenses may cause the periphery of the image to appear too dark insufficient light The eyes of the subject come out red e Activate the red eye reduction function page 100 e Get close to the subject and shoot the subject within the flash range using the flash page 100 Dots appear and remain on the LCD monitor e This is not a malfunction These dots are not recorded page 7 e You may reduce the effect of these issues using the Pixel mapping function Set the LIVE VIEW OVF switch to LIVE VIEW Attach the lens cap MENU button gt amp 2 Pixel mapping OK The image is blurred e The picture was taken in a dark location without the flash resulting in camera shake The use of a tripod or the flash is recommended pages 60 98 The EV scale lt gt is flashing on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder e The subject is too bright or too dark for the metering range of the camera The color of an image recorded in Live View mode is strange e In Live View mode carefully check the image displayed on the LCD monitor before shooting The camera may not be
73. d at the bottom of the screen vay AN z4 iS 4 Press A W 4 gt on the controller to c wz move the cursor Press the center button to execute the selection In this Instruction Manual the process of selecting a function with the controller and the Fn button from the list displayed on the screen is described as follows we explain the process with the default icons Example Fn button AWB White Balance Select the desired setting The operation guide list The operation guide also indicates operations other than the controller operation The indications of icons are as follows MENU MENU button gt Returns with MENU button T Delete button Q Zoom in button Q Q Zoom out button gt Playback button iy Control dial Help guide The Help Guide shows the information on a function selected with the Fn button MENU button mode dial etc You can also turn it off page 150 49 uoljesado 1no asojag 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 lt gt on the controller then press F str toe the center to execute m Flash Compensation aa 2 9 White Balance The setup screen appears s DRO Auto HDR QRA Or Creative Style sta 4 43 gt Select at Change More 3 Following the operation
74. e information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries call toll free 1 800 822 8837 or visit http www rtbre org Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium Ion batteries Battery pack This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 For Customers in the U S A 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 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 A580 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127 U S A Telephone No 858 942 2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No DSLR A560 Res
75. e inside or outside the camera This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera How to prevent moisture condensation When bringing the camera from a cold place to a warm place seal the camera in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to conditions at the new location over about an hour If moisture condensation occurs Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens you will be unable to record clear images On the internal rechargeable battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off or the battery pack is charged or discharged 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 3 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 battery the internal rechargeable battery may be dead Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Char
76. e shooting You can change the displayed time MENU button 2 Auto Review Select the desired setting Note e In auto review the image will not be displayed in the vertical position even if Playback Display is set to Auto Rotate page 123 When the LIVE VIEW OVE switch is set to OVF looking into the viewfinder turns off the LCD monitor In the default setting while looking into the viewfinder the LCD monitor is turned off to prevent the battery pack from wearing down If you want to turn on the LCD monitor while looking into the viewfinder select Off MENU button 1 Auto off w VF Off The grid line is an auxiliary line for shooting composition You can set the grid line to on off or select the type of grid line The available range of movie recording is also displayed Available range of movie recording MENU button gt x 2 Grid Line Select the desired setting Note e The grid line is displayed only when the camera is in the auto review page 152 or focus check Live View mode 153 dn as anoA Guibueyy Confirming the version of the camera Displays the version of your camera Confirm the version when a firmware update is released MENU button amp 2 Version Note e An update can be performed only when the battery level is 50 or more We recommend that you use a sufficient battery or the AC PW10AM AC Adaptor sold
77. easuring brightness Flash Compensation 105 Adjusts the intensity of flash output direction increases brightness of subject and the direction increases darkness White Balance 114 Adjusts the color tone of images DRO Auto HDR 109 Compensates for the brightness and contrast automatically Creative Style 112 Selects your desired image processing 51 uoljesado 1no 310439 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 select the desired page with lt P on the controller and select the desired item with A V Recording menu ome doM g a Image Size 140 Selects the size of still images Image Aspect Ratio 142 Selects the aspect ratio for still images Image Quality 142 Sets the images quality for still images Movie File Format 82 Selects the movie file format Movie Size 141 Selects the size of the recorded movie frame Movie Audio Rec 83 Sets whether or not to record audio when shooting a movie SteadyShot 59 Sets SteadyShot 52 N74 O13 GG aom 9 a Panorama Size 141 Selects the size of panoramic images Panorama Direction 68 Sets the shooting direction for panoramic images 3D Pan Image Size 141 Selects the size of 3D image
78. ed DPOF without specifying images Cannot create more folders e The folder with a name beginning with 999 exists on the memory card You cannot create any folders if this is the case 189 s134 0 Precautions Do not use store the camera in the following places e 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 Storing under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed and this may cause a malfunction In a location subject to rocking vibration Near strong magnetic place In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera This may cause the camera to malfunction and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired On storing 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 When you purchase the DT 18 55 mm F3 5 5 6 SAM Lens Kit purchase the Rear Lens Cap ALC R55 also 190 On operating temperatures Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0 C and 40 C 32 F and 104 F Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended On moisture condensation If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location moisture may condens
79. ed by adjusting the shutter speed When you adjust the exposure the exposure is shifted based on the compensated value e The bracket cannot be used when the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection The EV scale in bracket shooting Ambient light bracket 0 3 steps three shots Exposure compensation 0 Flash bracket 0 7 steps three shots Flash compensation 1 0 LCD monitor Live View mode LCD monitor wr Z T Viewfinder mode ARAMEAN a al Standard Display Shown in the top row Shown in the bottom row Viewfinder A PERTEN 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 e In bracket shooting the same number of indices as the number of recordable images is displayed on the EV scale However in flash bracket shooting the indices are not displayed in the viewfinder e When the bracket shooting starts the indices that indicate already recorded images start to disappear one by one 121 uonauny Hurjooys ay Husn Based on the selected white balance and the color temperature color filter three images are recorded with the white balance shifted 1 q amp button Saws WB bracket Select the desired setting e When Lo is selected it is shifted by 10 mired and when Hi is selecte
80. en 41 F Face Detection s s sssseeseseeeeeeee 95 File Number 144 Filfla yraa 98 Flash bracket 120 Flash compensation 00 105 Flash control ececeeeseeeeeees Flash mode esseceeeseeeeeeeeees Flash Off cssssssessesseeeeees Flexible Spot Fr DUtION nisinsin Focal length cee eeeeseeeeeeee FOCS iriennerien 85 FOCUS CHECK LV o ae 91 Focus indicator seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 86 Focus Magnifier 93 Focus mode 88 Focus lock eeeesseeseeeteeeeeeeees 87 Folder Name ececeeceeereeeees 144 Format asane ne 145 196 G Grid liessen 153 H Hand held Twilight 63 Help Guide disp 0 150 High ISO NR 148 High speed Sync seeeceeeeeeeee 99 Histogram s es 104 l Image Index s siseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 127 Image quality occ 142 Image SIZC nenen 140 ISO sensitivity 0 108 J JPEG a faved E 142 L TANS Cape nerne ie Langages ali LCD brightness LCD monitor eee E EE A ER 25 Live VieWasnitiiiedeiissss T Long exp NR eseceeeseeseereeee 148 M MaA E Ee Ea AP ska 63 Manual exposure 77 Manual focus sses 90 Manual shift 78 Memory card cesses 27 Memory Stick PRO Duo 27 Metering mode Moisture condensation 190 Movie Audio Rec cceeceeee 83 Movie File Format 05 82 Multi Frame Noise Reduct 108 Multi segment eee 107 N New Folder
81. ent light is insufficient 180 Eye Start AF does not work Set Eye Start AF to On page 41 e Press the shutter button halfway down The flash does not work The flash mode is set to Autoflash If you want to make sure the flash fires without fail set the flash mode to Fill flash page 98 The flash takes too long to recharge e The flash has been fired in succession in a short period When the flash has been fired in succession the recharging process may take longer than usual to avoid overheating of the camera A picture taken with the flash is too dark e If the subject is beyond the flash range the distance that the flash can reach the pictures will be dark because the flash light does not reach the subject If the ISO is changed the flash range also changes with it page 100 The date and time are recorded incorrectly e Set the correct date and time page 31 e The area selected with Area Setting is different from the actual area Set up Area Setting again page 31 The aperture value and or shutter speed flashes when you press the shutter button halfway down e Since the subject is too bright or too dark it is beyond the available range of the camera Adjust the setting again The image is whitish Flare Blurring of light appears on the image Ghosting e The picture was taken under a strong light source and excessive light has entered the lens Attach a lens hoo
82. er by making the shutter speed slower the light of the flash will not reach distant subjects M Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually Manual exposure This mode is suitable for Shooting with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture 1 Set the mode dial to M 2 Rotate the control dial to adjust the shutter speed and while pressing the 4 button rotate the control dial to adjust the aperture M o o oa oo aia 00 o Ff oo Aperture F number Shutter speed T1 safew Guljooys 3 Shoot the image after the exposure is set e Check the exposure value on the EV scale Metered Manual Toward Images become brighter Toward Images become darker The lt gt arrow appears if the set Standard value exposure is beyond the range of the EV scale The arrow starts flashing if the difference becomes greater When the camera is in M mode it will show an under or over compensation value based on the correct exposure using the index on the exposure compensation indicator Notes The wy Camera shake warning indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode e When the mode dial is set to M the ISO setting AUTO is set to 100 In M mode the ISO setting AUTO is not available Set the ISO sensitivity as necessary page 108 e Press the button when you shoot with the flash However the flash range differs accord
83. era in an arc with a Vertical Horizontal direction constant velocity and in the same direction direction as the indication on the screen Sweep Panorama is better suited for still subjects rather than moving ones Radius as short as possible e In Sweep Panorama it is recommended that you use a wide angle lens e When you use a lens that has a long focal length pan or tilt the camera more slowly than when you use a wide angle lens Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway so that you can lock the focus exposure and white balance If a section with greatly varied shapes or scenery is concentrated along a screen edge the image composition may fail In such case adjust the frame composition so that the section is in the center of the image then shoot again e You can select the image size MENU button 2 Panorama Size To set the direction in which to pan or tilt the camera MENU button f 2 Panorama Direction Select the desired setting 68 This mode is suitable for Shooting 3D panoramic images and making the images seen alive on a 3D compatible TV screen 1 Set the mode dial to m Sweep Shooting 2 Press the center of the controller 3 Select 3D Sweep Panorama with A V then press the center of the controller e To select Sweep Panorama press the Fn button then select it 4 Shoot a subject in the same way as that of Sweep Pano
84. es ISO 100 equivalent with F1 4 lens ISO sensitivity Recommended exposure index AUTO ISO 100 to 12800 Exposure compensation 2 0 EV 1 3 EV step Shutter Type Electronically controlled vertical traverse focal plane type Speed range 1 4000 second to 30 seconds bulb 1 3 EV step Flash sync speed 1 160 second Built In Flash Flash guide number GN 12 in meters at ISO 100 Recycling time Approx 4 seconds Flash coverage Covering 18 mm lens focal length that the lens indicates Flash compensation 2 0 EV 1 3 EV step Recording format File format JPEG DCF Ver 2 0 Exif Ver 2 3 MPF Baseline compliant DPOF compatible Movie AVCHD format AVCHD Ver 1 0 compliant Video MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Audio Dolby Digital 2ch equipped with Dolby Digital Stereo Creator e Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Movie MP4 format Video MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Audio MPEG 4 AAC LC 2ch Recording media Memory Stick PRO Duo media SD card Input output terminals USB miniB HDMI HDMI type C minijack MIC Terminal 3 5 mm Stereo minijack REMOTE Terminal Power general Used battery pack Rechargeable battery pack NP FM500H Others Exif Print Compatible PRINT Image Matching III Compatible Dimensions Approx 137 mm x 104 mm x 84 mm 5 1 2 inches x 4 1 8 inches x 3 3 8 inches W H D excluding protrusions Approx 679 g 1 lb 7 9 oz with battery
85. es a new folder may be automatically created e Up to 4 000 images can be stored in a folder When the folder capacity is exceeded a new folder is created automatically When a standard form folder is selected and there are two or more folders you can select the recording folder to be used to record images MENU button gt eg 1 Select REC Folder Select the desired folder Notes e You cannot select the folder when you select the setting Date Form Movie MP4 files are stored in the folder that has the same folder number as the folder you selected for still images Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a memory card including protected images MENU button 1 Format Enter Notes e During the format the access lamp lights up Do not eject the memory card while the lamp is lit e 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 145 dn as anoA Huibueyy e Formatting may take several minutes depending on the memory card When inconsistencies are found in the image database file of movies caused by processing movies on computers etc movies on the memory card will not be played back in this form If this happens the camera repairs the file MENU button amp 1 Recover Image DB Enter Note e Use a sufficiently charged battery Low battery power durin
86. es The camera does not reset numbers and assigns numbers to files in sequence until the number reaches 9999 Reset The camera resets numbers in the following cases and assigns numbers to files from 0001 When the 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 The recorded still images are stored in automatically created folders in the DCIM folder of the memory card MENU button 1 Folder Name Select the desired setting Standard Form The folder name format is as follows folder number MSDCF Example 100MSDCF Date Form The folder name format is as follows folder number Y the last digit MM DD Example 10000405 Folder name 100 date 2010 04 05 Note e The movie folder form is fixed as folder number ANVO1 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 A folder for still images and a folder for movies are created at the same time MENU button gt 1 New Folder Notes e When you insert a memory card that was used with other equipment into the camera and shoot imag
87. g indicator Note e The W Camera shake warning indicator is displayed only in the modes that automatically set the shutter speed This indicator is not displayed in M S modes The SteadyShot function can reduce the effect of camera shake by the equivalent of approximately 2 5 Ev to 4 Ev in shutter speed The SteadyShot function is set to On in the default setting The SteadyShot scale indicator The mil SteadyShot scale indicator shows the camera shake status Wait until the scale becomes low then start shooting il SteadyShot scale indicator To deactivate the SteadyShot function MENU button fa 1 SteadyShot Off 59 safew uoys Note e The SteadyShot function may not work optimally when the power has just been turned on right after you point the camera towards a subject or when the shutter button has been pressed all the way down without stopping halfway In the following cases we recommend that you mount the camera on a tripod e Shooting without a flash under dark conditions e Shooting with slow shutter speeds which are typically used in night time shooting e Shooting a close subject such as in macro shooting e Shooting with a telescopic lens Note e When using a tripod deactivate the SteadyShot function because there is a potential for malfunction of the SteadyShot function 60 w Shooting with the automatic setting The AUTO mode allows you to easily shoot any subjec
88. g repairing can cause damage to data Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the number of recordable still images on the memory card MENU button 1 Display Card Space Sets whether or not you use the upload function when using an Eye Fi card commercially available This item appears when an Eye Fi card is inserted in the camera MENU button amp 2 Upload Settings Select the desired setting The status indicators in communication Standby No images are to be sent Upload standby Connecting Uploading aa Error Notes e Before using an Eye Fi card set up the wireless LAN access point and forwarding destination For details refer to the operating manual supplied with the Eye Fi card e Eye Fi cards are sold in the U S A Canada Japan and some countries in the EU as of May in 2010 For more information please contact the manufacturer or vendor directly e Eye Fi cards can be used only in the countries regions where they were purchased Use Eye Fi cards in accordance with the law of the countries regions where you purchased the card e Eye Fi cards include a wireless LAN function Do not insert any Eye Fi cards in the camera when it is prohibited to do so such as on an airplane If there is an Eye Fi card inserted in the camera set Upload Settings to Off Korr is displayed on the screen when Upload Settings is set to Off When you
89. g with the exposure adjusted manually Manual exposure ics cocrssssrsesvcesdsconsmrcacssansovee 77 M Shooting trails with long exposure BULB 79 Available recording time for a movie Notes on continuous movie recording 0 0 0 Using the shooting function 10 Selecting the focus method Detecting faces Using the flash Using autofocus Shooting with your desired composition Focus lock E E A E 87 Selecting the focus method to suit the movement of the subject Autofocus Mode ou eee 88 Selecting the focus area AF area 0 89 Adjusting the focus manually Manual focus 90 Composing your shot using the image sensor Focus Check Live View hcnnes Checking the focus by enlarging the image Using the Face Detection function Capturing smiling faces Smile Shutter Performing wireless flash shooting Adjusting the brightness of the image Exposure Flash compensation Metering 0 0 00 ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 102 Shooting with fixed brightness AE Lock 102 Using brightness compensation for the entire image Exposure compensation 00 cece 103 Adjusting the amount of flash light Flash Compensation rccnrcccccseennecserenennenscsenenrmecesonesns 105 Selecting the flash control mode to set the amount of flash light Flash control eee 106 Selecting the method for measuring the brightness of a subject Metering Mode 0 0 eee 107 Setting ISO ryshi
90. ge size and image quality 0 ee 140 Setting the method for recording on a memory card 144 Changing the noise reduction setting Changing the function of the buttons Changing other settings Setting the LCD monitor Confirming the version of the camera Resetting to the default Viewing images on a computer Using with your computer Using the software Connecting the camera to the computer Creating a movie disc Printing images Specifying DPOF sssi iiie Others Specifications Troubleshooting Warning messages Precautions 000 AVCHD format 3D shootings 12 Checking the accessories supplied The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces e BC VM10 Battery charger 1 e Instruction Manual This manual Power cord mains lead 1 1 e Rechargeable battery pack NP FMS500H 1 c e USB cable 1 EJH Shoulder strap 1 e Eyepiece cover 1 ch e Body cap 1 Attached on the camera e Eyecup 1 Attached on the camera e CD ROM Application Software for amp camera 1 13 eiawed ay Hunedald Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation CO N 19 jou A Co N Shutter button 61 13 Lens release but
91. ging 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 sold separately and leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off On memory cards Do not attach a label etc on a memory card or a card adaptor This may cause a malfunction Notes on recording playback e When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time it is recommended to format the card using the camera for stable performance of the memory card before shooting Note that formatting permanently erases all data on the memory card and is unrecoverable Save precious data on a computer etc If you repeatedly record delete images fragmentation of data may occur on the memory card Movies may not be able to be saved or recorded In such a case save your images to a computer or other storage location then format the memory card page 145 Before you record one time events make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly This camera is neither dust proof nor splash proof nor water proof Do not look at the sun or a strong light through a removed lens or the viewfinder This may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes Or it may cause a malfunction of your camera Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation The camera may not be able to record or
92. guide TEA select and execute the desired function e For details on how to set up each item m see the corresponding page 4 amp Select Exit Operation guide To set up the camera directly from the recording information screen Turn the control dial without pressing the White Balance center in step 2 You can set up the a awe f a camera directly from the recording z AuoWB fea information screen 50 The functions selected by the Fn Function button The items that will be displayed depend on the position of the mode dial Scene Selection 63 Selects an appropriate mode from among the Scene Selection preset settings to suit shooting conditions Sweep Shooting 66 69 Switches between Sweep Panorama and 3D Sweep Panorama Drive Mode 118 Sets the shooting mode to single shot adv continuous adv self timer bracket shooting etc Flash Mode 98 Sets the flash mode to Autoflash Fill flash Flash Off etc Autofocus Mode 88 Selects the method for focusing according to movement of the subject AF area 89 Selects the area of focus Face Detection 95 Automatically captures people s face s with the optimal focus and exposure Smile Shutter 96 Camera shoots when a smile is detected 1SO 108 Sets the sensitivity to light The larger the number the faster the shutter speed Metering Mode 107 Selects the method for m
93. h may be fired to help focus on a subject AF Illuminator e is indicated only in the recording information display mode page 43 98 Flash Off Does not fire even the built in flash pops up a Autoflash Fires if it is dark or against light 4 Fill flash Fires every time you trigger the shutter When the exposure mode is set to P A S or M press the 4 button to pop the flash up before shooting 4 Slow Sync stow 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 a e Rear Sync Fires right before the exposure is completed everytime you trigger the shutter Wireless Fires an external flash sold separately that is off the camera and away from it Wireless flash shooting Shooting techniques e The lens hood sold separately may block the light of the flash Remove the lens hood when using the flash e When using the flash shoot the subject at a distance of 1 m 3 3 feet or greater e When shooting indoors or shooting nightscapes you can use slow sync to shoot a brighter image of people and backgrounds e You can use rear sync to shoot a natural image of the trail of a moving subject such as a moving bicycle or a walking person e When using the HVL FS58AM HVL F42AM Flash sold separately you can shoot with the High speed s
94. his operation is effective until a new setting is registered 116 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 84 indicator turns yellow on the recording information display on the LCD monitor You can shoot at this point but it is recommended that you set the white balance again to get a more correct white balance value To call the custom white balance setting Fn button AWB White Balance Custom Note e 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 117 uoljouny Hurjooys ay Husn amp Selecting the drive mode This camera has seven drive modes such as single shot advanced and continuous advanced Use them to suit your purpose This mode is for normal shooting c button O Single shot Adv Note e When the exposure mode is set to Sports Action in Scene Selection you cannot shoot single shot The camera records the images continuously at the following speeds Tihi Tito Live View mode Maximum 3 images per second Viewfinder mode Maximum 5 images per Maximum 3 images per second second Focus check Live View M ximum 5 images per second
95. hows the approximate total recording times using a memory card formatted with this camera The values are defined using Sony standard Memory Stick PRO Duo media for testing The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card used DSLR A580 Units hour minute second Capacity File oma 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB Size T 1920x 0 14 00 0 28 30 0 58 10 1 58 50 3 55 20 MP4 1440 x 1080 0 20 40 0 41 40 1 24 40 2 52 30 5 41 00 MP4 VGA 1 15 10 2 31 10 5 06 20 10 23 50 20 33 00 83 safew Guljooys DSLR A560 Units hour minute second Capacity File fond 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB Size Da R 0 14 00 0 28 30 0 58 10 1 58 50 3 55 20 MP4 1440x 1080 0 20 40 0 41 40 1 24 40 2 52 30 5 41 00 MP4 VGA 1 15 10 2 31 10 5 06 20 10 23 50 20 33 00 Note The values shown are not the continuous recording time e Each continuous recording time value indicated is depending on the temperature or status of the camera e The recording time is longer when you disable the SteadyShot function that calls for using a tripod or a similar device Each continuous recording time limit indicated for a movie is available for about 14 minutes DSLR A580 or for about 24 minutes DSLR A560 at a room temperature of 20 C 68 F When you disable the SteadyShot function it is still available for continuous re
96. hutter button halfway down to check the focus and shoot the image When the focus is confirmed the focus indicator changes to or below The AF area where the focus has been mi mima OOo m ENE B confirmed turns green AF area Focus indicator Shooting technique To select the AF area used for focusing set up AF area page 89 Focus indicator Focus indicator Status lit Focus locked Ready to shoot lit Focus is confirmed Focal point moves following a moving subject Ready to shoot lit Still focusing You cannot release the shutter flashing Cannot focus The shutter is locked Subjects that may require special focusing Using the autofocus it is hard to focus on the following subjects In such cases use the focus lock shooting feature page 87 or manual focus page 90 e A subject that is low in contrast such as blue sky or a white wall e Two subjects at different distances overlapping in the AF area e A subject that is composed of repeating patterns such as the facade of a building e A subject that is very bright or glittering such as the sun the body of an automobile or the surface of water e Ambient light is not sufficient 86 To measure the exact distance to the subject The mark located on the top of the camera shows the location of the image sensor When you measure the exact distance between the camera and the subje
97. ick USB Mass Storage Device Stop 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window then click OK Note Drag and drop the icon of the memory card or the drive icon to the Trash icon beforehand when you use a Macintosh computer and the camera is disconnected from the computer 166 Creating a movie disc You can create a disc from AVCHD format movies recorded on the camera Select the method that best suits your disc player See PMB Help for details on creating a disc using PMB To import movies see page 164 computer etc movies and photos imported to a computer using PMB Player Method Disc type Blu ray disc playback devices Create a Blu ray disc of movies Blu ray Blu ray disc player and photos imported toa O PlayStation 3 etc computer using PMB AVCHD format playback devices Create an AVCHD format disc of Sony Blu ray disc player movies and photos imported to a PlayStation 3 etc computer using PMB AD Creating an AVCHD format disc with a DVD writer recorder other than DVDirect Express Ordinary DVD playback devices Create a standard definition STD DVD player DVD playable image quality STD disc of O Notes If you use a Sony DVDirect DVD Writer you can transfer data by inserting a memory card into the memory card slot of the DVD writer or connecting your camera to the DVD writer with a USB cable e When y
98. ie playback see page 124 To change the movie file format MENU button f 1 Movie File Format Select the desired format AVCHD This file format is suitable for viewing smooth video images on a high definition TV Movies shot with this camera are recorded in AVCHD format approximately 60 fields sec 1080 60i compatible devices or 50 fields sec 1080 50i compatible devices in interlace mode with Dolby Digital audio AVCHD format e To check if your camera 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 MP4 This file format is suitable for WEB uploads e mail attachments or playing back on computers Movies shot with this camera are recorded in MPEG 4 format at approximately 30 frames sec 1080 60i compatible devices or approximately 25 frames sec 1080 50i compatible devices in progressive mode with AAC audio mp4 format 82 Audio recording When you record movies the operating noise of the camera or lens may be recorded You can reduce the noise of the camera by using a tripod and setting the SteadyShot function to off You can also record movies without audio MENU button f 1 Movie Audio Rec Off To change the size MENU button fa 1 Movie Size Select the desired size For details see page 141 The table below s
99. ilm it may appear on the image depending on the shooting environment The camera is equipped with an anti dust function to prevent dust from landing on the image sensor However quickly change the lens away from dusty locations when attaching removing a lens If dust or debris lands on the image sensor Clean the image sensor using Cleaning Mode in the X Setup menu page 38 26 Inserting a memory card 1 Open the memory card cover 2 Insert Memory Stick PRO Duo media or an SD memory card e Insert the memory card until it clicks as illustrated Face side SD memory card Terminal pen ae o LA 9 eS Face side Memory Stick i Duo Terminal part 3 Select the type of memory card a you want to use using the memory CID e jpa g v card switch gt e If you switch the memory card while TO the power is turned on the LCD monitor is turned off for a few seconds This is not a malfunction 4 Close the memory card cover 27 eiawed ay Hunedald Available memory cards e Only Memory Stick PRO Duo media Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media SD memory cards SDHC memory cards and SDXC memory cards can be used with this camera A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camera However proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all memory cards functions The Memory Stick PRO Duo media and Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media are referred to as the Memory Stick P
100. ing to the aperture value When you shoot with the flash check the flash range page 100 Manual shift You can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination without changing the exposure you set Rotate the control dial while pressing the AEL button to select the shutter speed 6 and aperture value combination on LEA vO AEL button 78 This mode is suitable for Shooting trails of light such as fireworks Shooting trails of stars 1 Set the mode dial to M 2 Rotate the control dial to the left until BULB is indicated BULB 3 While pressing the A button rotate the control dial to adjust the aperture F number button safew uoys 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus 5 Press and hold the shutter button for the duration of the shooting As long as the shutter button is pressed the shutter remains open Shooting techniques e Use a tripod e Set the focus to infinity in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks etc When the infinity position of the lens is not known first adjust the focus on fireworks that is set off in the same general area then shoot them e Use the Wireless Remote Commander sold separately page 122 Pressing the SHUTTER button on the Wireless Remote Commander triggers BULB shooting and pressing it again stops BULB shooting You do not need to press and hold the SHUTTER button on
101. is set to AEL 94 Detecting faces The camera detects faces adjusts the focus exposure performs image processing and adjusts flash settings The Face Detection function is set to On in the default setting Face Detection frames e If a face is not positioned inside the AF white area available when you press the Face Detection frames orange shutter button halfway down the AF area that is used for focusing turns green e When the camera detects multiple The Face Detection frame When the camera detects faces white Face Detection frames appear When the camera judges that autofocus is possible the Face Detection frames turn orange When you press the shutter button halfway down the Face Detection frames turn green faces the camera automatically selects a priority face and the single Face Detection frame turns orange To deactivate the Face Detection function Fn button gi Face Detection Off Shooting technique e Compose to overlay the Face Detection frame and the AF area Notes e When the exposure mode is Sweep Shooting or during movie recording the Face Detection function cannot be used in viewfinder mode 95 uonauny Hurjooys ay Huisy Up to eight faces can be detected The camera may not detect any faces or may detect some other object depending on the shooting conditions When the camera detects a smile the shutter is released automatically 1 Fn button
102. is currently selected 2 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject e 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 119 uonauny Hurjooys ayy Husn To cancel the self timer Press the amp button Notes e When you shoot images using the viewfinder use the eyepiece cover page 34 Do not aim the lens at the sun during the 2 second self timer The heat of the sun burns the shutter curtain and this results in shutter curtain damage Base exposure direction Bracket shooting allows you to shoot several images each with different degrees of exposure Specify the value of deviation steps from the base exposure and the camera shoots three images while automatically shifting the exposure Press and hold the shutter button until the shooting stops When the flash is fired flash bracket shooting is used to shift the amount of flash light To shoot press the shutter button shot by shot 1 c amp button mac Bracket Cont Select the desired bracket step 2 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject The base exposure is set at the first shot in the bracket e Press and hold the shutter button until recording stops In flash bracket shooting press the shutter button three times 120 Notes When the mode dial is set to M the exposure is shift
103. k through the viewfinder O 11B aa 9 a Grid Line 153 Sets a grid line display to enable alignment to a structural outline Histogram 104 Sets whether or not to include the histogram display when switching screen display Auto Review 152 Displays the captured image after shooting Sets auto review 54 Playback menu O ib m2 we 9 a Delete 134 Deletes images Still Movie Select Switches between the still image playback screen and 124 the movie playback screen Slide Show 127 Shows a slide show 3D Viewing 137 Plays back 3D images using a 3D compatible TV connected to the camera Protect 133 Protects or cancels protection for an image Specify Printing Specifies or unspecifies the images for DPOF 171 Volume Settings Sets the volume for movie playback 124 O O12 a 9 a Select Folder 123 Changes the folder for images to play back Select Date 125 Displays images from another date Playback Display 123 Sets how to play back an image recorded in portrait 55 uoljesado 1no 310 3g Memory Card Tool menu O O lea a Format 145 Formats the memory card File Number 144 Sets the method used to assign file numbers to still images and movies Folder Name 144 Sets the folder format for still images Select REC
104. layed back Delete Deletes images Notes e The operations available are restricted when the camera is connected to a TV using an HDMI cable e Only TVs that support BRAVIA Sync can provide these operations The SYNC Menu operations differ depending on the TV connected For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV e If the camera performs unnecessary operations in response to the TV Remote Control when the camera is connected to another manufacturer s TV using an HDMI connection set CTRL FOR HDMI in the Setup menu to Off When you view images on a TV screen the camera and TV must use the same TV color system NTSC system 1080 60i 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 1080 50i Australia Austria Belgium China Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Holland Hong Kong Hungary Indonesia Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Rumania Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand Turkey United Kingdom Viet Nam etc PAL M system 1080 50i Brazil 138 PAL N system 1080 50i Argentina Paraguay Uruguay SECAM system 1080 50i Bulgaria France Greece Guiana Iran Iraq Monaco Russia Ukraine etc 139 uonauny Burmaa ayy Guisp Setting image size and image quality
105. le converter sold separately etc rotation of the focusing ring may not be smooth The correct focus in the viewfinder is not achieved if the diopter is not adjusted properly in viewfinder mode page 40 The image on the image sensor is displayed on the LCD monitor with 100 frame coverage 1 Press the FOCUS CHECK LV FOCUS CHECK LV button button The mirror is raised vos 2 Adjust the focus and shoot the image In autofocus mode Press the shutter button halfway down or press the AF button In manual focus mode Rotate the focusing ring manually Notes e The image in the viewfinder is not visible in focus check Live View mode e When using the focus check Live View function in viewfinder mode it is recommend that you attach the eyepiece cover page 34 e When you perform continuous or exposure bracket shooting in focus check Live View mode the autofocus is set at the first shot To change the AF method The AF method can be switched between Contrast AF default setting and Phase detect AF in focus check Live View mode The phase detection AF is always used for focusing when the camera is not in focus check Live View mode MENU button 2 AF method Select the desired setting 91 uonauny Hurjooys ay Husn In focus check Live View mode each AF method has the following differences Contrast AF Live View works even when the focus is being adjusted e Only when SAM lenses or SSM le
106. leave it for about an hour before using it page 190 The message Set Area Date Time appears when you turn on the camera e The camera has been left unused for sometime with a low battery or no battery pack Charge the battery pack and set the date again pages 31 190 If the date setting is lost every time the battery pack is charged consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility The number of recordable images does not decrease or decreases two at atime e This is because the compression rate and the image size after compression change depending on the image when you shoot a JPEG image page 142 The setting is reset without the resetting operation e The battery pack was removed when the power switch was set to ON When removing the battery pack make sure the camera is turned off and the access lamp is not lit pages 15 22 185 S13410 The camera does not work properly e Turn off the camera Remove the battery pack and insert it again If the camera is hot remove the battery pack and allow it to cool down before trying this corrective procedure e If an AC Adaptor sold separately is used disconnect the power plug Connect the power plug and turn on the camera again 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 located on the lower right corner flashes
107. lity is set to RAW amp JPEG the numerical portions of the name of a RAW data file and its corresponding JPEG file are the same Notes e For operations such as importing AVCHD movies to the computer use PMB e When the camera is connected to the computer if you operate AVCHD format movies or folders from the connected computer images may be damaged or cannot be played Do not delete or copy AVCHD format movies on the memory card from the computer Sony is not held liable for consequences resulting from such operations via the computer Importing images to the computer Macintosh 1 Connect the camera to your Macintosh computer first Double click the newly recognized icon on the desktop the folder where the images you want to import are stored 2 Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon The image files are copied to the hard disk 3 Double click the hard disk icon the desired image file in the folder containing the copied files The image is displayed 165 Jayndwoo e uo safew Guimai Note e Use iMovie bundled with a Macintosh computer to import or operate AVCHD format movies Perform the procedures from step to 3 below before e Disconnecting the USB cable e Removing the memory card e Turning off the camera 1 Double click the disconnect icon Windows Vista on the tasktray BE Be 16 42 Windows XP lt gt 12 00PM Disconnect icon 2 Cl
108. ly 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 24 Attaching a lens 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the packaging lid from the rear of the lens e When changing the lens quickly change the lens away from dusty locations so as to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camera Packaging lid 2 Mount the lens by aligning the Orange index marks on the lens and camera 3 Turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position e 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 Use an A mount lens E mount lenses are not compatible with this camera 25 eiawed ay Hunedald To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops 2 Replace the packaging lid onthe lens and attach the body cap to the camera e Before you attach them remove dust from them e 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 RS55 Note on changing the lens When changing the lens if dust or debris gets inside the camera and lands on the surface of the image sensor the part that acts as the f
109. ma Direction 68 Right 3D Pan Image Size 141 Standard 3D Pan Direction 69 Right Flash control 106 ADI flash AF Illuminator 100 Auto AF method 91 Contrast AF Color Space 113 sRGB Long Exposure NR 148 On High ISO NR 148 Auto Custom menu Items Reset to Eye Start AF 41 Off Func of AEL button 149 Focus Magnifier AEL 149 Hold Focus Hold Button 149 Focus Hold Red Eye Reduction 100 Off Release w oLens 150 Disable Auto off w VF 153 On Grid Line 153 Off Histogram 104 Off Auto Review 152 Off Playback menu Items Reset to Slide Show Repeat 127 Off Slide Show Interval 127 3 sec Slide Show Image Type 127 All 156 Items Reset to Specify Printing Date Imprint 172 Off Volume Settings 124 2 Playback Display 123 Auto Rotate Memory Card Tool menu Items Reset to File Number 144 Series Folder Name 144 Standard Form Setup menu Items Reset to LCD Brightness 152 Auto Power Save LV 150 1 Min Power Save OVF 150 10 Sec CTRL FOR HDMI 137 On Help Guide Display 150 On USB Connection 164 Mass Storage Upload Settings 146 On Audio signals 150 On Demo Mode 151 Off 157 dn as snoA Guibueyy Using with your computer Following applications are contained on the CD ROM supplied to allow more ver
110. mouse from the USB jacks of your computer e Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other device page 164 You cannot copy images e Make the USB connection by properly connecting the camera with your computer page 164 e Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS page 164 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 145 183 S13410 The image cannot be played back on a computer e If you are using PMB refer to the PMB Help e Consult the computer or software manufacturer After making a USB connection PMB does not start automatically e Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on page 164 Cannot insert a memory card e Insertion direction of the memory card is wrong Insert it in the correct direction page 27 Cannot record on a memory card e The memory card is full Delete unnecessary images page 134 e An unusable memory card is inserted page 28 You have formatted a memory card by mistake e All the data on the memory card are deleted by formatting You cannot restore it Cannot print images e RAW images cannot be printed To print RAW images first convert them to JPEG images using Image Data Converter SR on the supplied CD ROM The color of the image i
111. mps We recommend that you use the custom white balance or do a test shooting 115 uonauny Hurjooys ay Huisy 5500K Color Sets the white balance by the color temperature The higher Temp the number the more reddish the image and the lower the number the more bluish the image 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 1 The value is the color temperature value currently selected 2 The value is the color filter value currently selected Registering the color tones Custom white balance In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light source use of custom white balance is recommended in order to accurately reproduce the whiteness 1 Fn button AWB White Balance Custom 2 Select x24 SET with lt gt on the controller then press the center of the controller 3 Hold the camera so that the white area fully covers the AF area located in the center and then press the shutter button down The shutter clicks and the calibrated values ColorTemperature and Color filter are displayed 4 Press the center of the controller The monitor returns to the recording information display with the memorized custom white balance setting retained The custom white balance setting registered in t
112. n the table below However proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all Memory Stick PRO Duo media functions Memory Stick PRO Duo media s Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media Available with your camera Memory Stick Duo media Unavailable with your camera Memory Stick media and Memory Stick PRO media Unavailable with your camera 1 This is equipped with MagicGate function MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology Data recording playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with this camera 2 Supports high speed data transfer using a parallel interface 3 When using Memory Stick PRO Duo media to record movies only those marked with Mark2 can be used Notes on using Memory Stick Micro media sold separately This product is compatible with Memory Stick Micro media M2 M2 is an abbreviation for Memory Stick Micro media To use a Memory Stick Micro media with the camera be sure to insert the Memory Stick Micro media into an M2 Adaptor as large as of Duo size If you insert a Memory Stick Micro media into the camera without an M2 Adaptor as large as of Duo size you might not be able to remove it from the camera Do not leave the Memory Stick Micro media within the reach of small children They might accidentally swallow it
113. nd reattach the same battery pack securely If the CHARGE lamp flashes fast again it suggests that there is something wrong with the battery pack Slow flashing indicates that charging is suspended because the ambient temperature is outside the suitable range for charging the battery pack Charging will resume and the CHARGE lamp will be lit when the ambient temperature returns to within the suitable temperature Charge the battery pack under the suitable temperatures between 10 C and 30 C 50 F and 86 F Shooting images Nothing is displayed on the LCD monitor in viewfinder mode when the power is turned on e 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 150 The image is not clear in the viewfinder e Adjust the diopter scale properly using the diopter adjustment dial page 40 No images in the viewfinder e The LIVE VIEW OVE switch is set to LIVE VIEW Set it to OVF page 40 179 S13410 The screen of the viewfinder is dark e The battery pack is discharged Install a charged battery pack page 18 A red light is reflected on the right side in the viewfinder e When you press the shutter button halfway down to focus on a dark subject AF areas may be lit in red automatically In such a case a red light is reflected on
114. ns attached even if you shoot the same subject 92 The digital level gauge of this camera In focus check Live View mode press the Horizontal direction DISP button so that the digital level gauge is displayed page 42 The digital level gauge indicates whether the camera is level in both the horizontal and front back directions When the camera is level in both directions the indicator turns to green Front back direction Notes The error of the digital level gauge is larger if you tilt the camera too far forward or backward e A tilt of 1 may be indicated even if the camera is almost level You can check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting 1 Press the FOCUS CHECK LV FOCUS CHECK LV button button 2 Press the AEL button 93 uonauny unooys ay usn 3 Press the AEL button again to enlarge the image and select the portion you want to enlarge with A lt gt on the controller e Each time you press the AEL button the zoom scaling changes as follows Full display gt Approx x7 5 gt Approx x15 DSLR A580 Full display gt Approx x7 Approx x14 DSLR A560 4 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject e You can record images when an image is enlarged however the recorded image is for full display The Focus Magnifier function will be released after shooting Note This function cannot be used when Func of AEL button in the 4 Custom menu
115. nses are used e The Face Detection and Smile Shutter functions cannot be used The AF area setting can be selected from either Spot or Flexible Spot Phase detect AF This shortens the time the focus is achieved however Live View does not work when the focus is being adjusted e The AF area setting can be selected from either Wide Spot or Local Shooting technique e When using Contrast AF attach the camera to a tripod because the focus may be difficult to be adjusted properly Notes e When using Contrast AF it may take time to adjust the focus depending on the subject or the lens attached e If you press the shutter button or AF button the camera focuses on the subject again even if the proper focus has already been obtained The brightness of the screen may change when the contrast AF is activated AF illuminator light is not emitted Subjects that may require special focusing Using the autofocus it is hard to focus on the following subjects In such cases use the focus lock shooting feature page 87 or manual focus page 90 e It is dark and the subject is distant e The contrast between the subject and the background is poor e The subject is seen through glass e The subject is moving quickly e The subject reflects light such as mirror or has shiny surfaces e The subject is flashing e The subject is backlit The focus may hard to be achieved depending on the le
116. ny 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 e Do not expose to high temperature above 60 C 140 F such as in direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun e 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 e Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony Dispose of used battery pack promptly described 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 supplied power cord can be used only with this charger The power cord cannot be used with other devices 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 mor
117. o n tanneries cistern aaceviaee sess 108 Compensating for the brightness and contrast automatically CLPRONBE sists iae ere E ESA 109 Correcting the brightness of the image D Range Optimizer gosier ina cttescsacepeaseeen 109 Compensating automatically with rich gradation Auto High Dynamic Range 110 Image processing we 112 Selecting your desired image processing Creative Style E E E E 112 Changing the range of color reproduction Color Space sss issn E ANE EAEE fi STEET ETAST 113 Adjusting the color tones White balance 114 Adjusting the white balance to suit a specific light source Auto Preset white balance cccceeeeeeee 114 Setting the color temperature and a filter effect Color Temperature Color Filter ccceceeeseeees 115 Registering the color tones Custom white balance 116 amp Selecting the drive mode 118 Shooting single shot 118 Shooting continuously 118 Using the self timer 119 Shooting images with the exposure shifted Exposure DOCKET cieta 120 Shooting with white balance shifted WB bracket Shooting with the Wireless Remote Commander 122 Using the viewing function Playing back images ans 123 Checking the information of recorded images 129 Protecting images Protect wa 33 Deleting images Delete 134 Viewing images on a TV screen 00 eee eee eeeeeeeee 136 11 Changing your setup Setting ima
118. oes not use the DRO Auto HDR functions EN D RangeOptimizer By dividing the image into small areas the camera analyses the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background producing the image with the optimal brightness and gradation m Auto HDR Shoots three images with different exposures and then overlays correctly exposed image the bright areas of an under exposed image and the dark areas of an over exposed image to create an image with rich gradation Two images are recorded an image with the correct exposure and an overlaid image 1 D RANGE button pay D RangeOptimizer 2 Select an optimal level with lt gt on the controller Tm Auto Corrects the brightness automatically ERN Level Optimizes the gradations of a recorded image in each area of the image Select the optimal level between Lv1 weak and Lv5 strong Lv_ displayed with PIHI is the step currently selected 109 uonauny Hurjooys ay Huish Notes The setting is fixed to Off when Sunset Night View Night Portrait or Hand held Twilight is selected in Scene Selection The setting is fixed to Auto when other modes are selected in Scene Selection e When shooting with the D Range optimizer the image may be noisy Select the proper level by checking the recorded image especially when you enhance the effect 1 D RANGE button co Auto HDR
119. oint the camera forwards a spot that is darker than the subject and use the light meter to lock the exposure of the entire image This section describes how to shoot a brighter image of the subject using the 2 Spot The spot where you lock the exposure 1 Fn button Metering Mode Spot 2 Adjust the focus on the portion you want to lock the exposure The exposure is set when the focus is achieved 102 3 Press the AEL button to lock the exposure AE lock mark appears AEL button e 1 500 F45 OA 4 While pressing the AEL button focus on the subject and shoot the subject e 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 Note e In focus check Live View mode page 91 set Func of AEL button to AEL in the Custom menu uonauny Hurjooys ay Huisy 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 by shifting the exposure to either the side or the side depending on your preference You can make the entire image brighter by shifting to the side The entire image becomes darker when you shift it to the side Adjust in the Base exposure Adjust in the direction direction 103 1 Press the A button button
120. ort MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Discs recorded with HD image quality high definition can be played back only on AVCHD format compatible devices DVD based players or recorders cannot play back HD image quality discs as they are incompatible with the AVCHD format Also DVD based players or recorders may fail to eject HD image quality discs 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 Instruction Manual The data on performance and specifications is defined under the following conditions except as described in this Instruction Manual at an ordinary ambient temperature of 25 C 77 F and using a battery pack that is charged for about an hour after the CHARGE lamp goes out Table of Contents Notes on USING your camera scssssorsecsrsororrerosessovacnsvensos 7 Preparing the camera Checking the accessories supplied Identifying parts Preparing the battery pack Attaching a lens oo Inserting a memory card Preparing the camera Using the accessories supplied Checking the number of recordable images MS SIUM EE E teases E T Before
121. ot 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 FM50 and NP FM30 cannot be used 23 eiawed ay Hunedald Effective use of the battery pack e Battery performance decreases in low temperature surroundings So the time that the battery pack can be used is shorter in cold places and the speed of continuous shooting slows down We recommend that you 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 The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the flash frequently use continuous shooting often or turn the camera on and off frequently The time available in the Live View mode is shorter than that in the viewfinder mode When you feel that the battery consumption is too fast switch to the viewfinder mode Doing so makes the battery last longer Battery life e 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 e 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 ful
122. ou use Sony DVDirect DVD writer make sure that the version of DVD writer s firmware is the latest For details refer to the following URL http sony storagesupport com 167 Jayndwoo e uo safew Guimai Characteristics of each type of disc A Blu ray disc enables you to record high definition image quality Blu ra HD movies of a longer duration than DVD discs lox High definition image quality HD movie can be recorded on DVD media such as DVD R discs and a high definition image quality HD disc is created AVCHD e You can play a high definition image quality HD disc on AVCHD format playback devices such as a Sony Blu ray disc player and a PlayStation 3 You cannot play the disc on ordinary DVD players Standard definition image quality STD movie converted from high STD definition image quality HD movie can be recorded on DVD media F such as DVD R discs and a standard image quality STD disc is O created Discs you can use with PMB You can use 12 cm discs of following type with PMB For Blu ray disc see page 169 Disc type Features DVD R DVD R DVD R DL Unrewritable DVD RW DVD RW Rewritable e Always maintain your PlayStation 3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation 3 system software The PlayStation 3 may not be available in some countries regions Creating an AVCHD format disc You can create a high definition image quality
123. pert 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 and lens The LCD monitor is manufactured using extremely high precision technology so over 99 99 of the pixels are operational for effective use However there may be some tiny black points and or bright points white red blue or green in color that constantly appear on the LCD monitor These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the images in any way To deal with such issues that may appear in Live View mode you may reduce the effect by using the Pixel mapping function page 182 90 mA Black white red blue and green G points e 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 sunlight is focused on a nearby object it may cause a fire e Images may trail across on the LCD monitor in a cold location This is not a malfunction When turning on the camera in a cold location the LCD monitor may become tempo
124. ponsible 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 4 Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the e
125. quipment 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 Europe 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 EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters 9 8 feet Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway fail restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable USB etc again Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the
126. r function is activated the camera shoots the image and then returns to Smile Shutter Notes When the exposure mode is set to Sweep Shooting the Smile Shutter function cannot be used e The drive mode is automatically set to Single shot Adv or Remote Cdr The AF illuminator does not work with the Smile Shutter function e If the camera does not detect a smile change the settings for Smile Detection Sensitivity e Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the shooting conditions 97 uoij9uny Bunooys ay Husn 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 5 Flash Mode Select the desired setting 2 Press the 4 button 4 button The flash pops up In AUTO or Scene Selection mode the flash automatically pops up if the amount of light is insufficient or the subject is backlit The built in flash does not pop up even if you press the button 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 Flash charging indicator When you press the shutter button halfway down under dark lighting in autofocus mode the flas
127. r shooting the beautiful red of the setting sun zw Black amp White For shooting images in black and white monotone 112 Q Contrast Saturation and F Sharpness can be adjusted for each Creative Style item 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 more vivid the color When a lower value is selected the color of the image is restrained and subdued D Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness The higher the value selected the more the contours are accentuated and the lower the value selected the more the contours are softened Notes e When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection Creative Style is fixed to Standard and you cannot select other settings e When Black amp White is selected you cannot adjust the saturation 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 MENU button gt fa 3 Color Space Select the desired setting 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 images without any modification AdobeRGB This has a wide range of color reproduction When a large
128. rama shooting pages 66 to 68 e For details on the notes and essential points on this kind of shooting see the details given for Sweep Panorama shooting e For details on 3D shooting see page 194 To set the direction in which to pan the camera MENU button fa 2 3D Pan Direction Select the desired setting Note e The vertical direction is not provided with this function 69 safew Guljooys Shooting an image the way you want it Exposure mode With an Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera you can adjust the shutter speed how long the shutter is open and aperture the range that is in focus depth of field to enjoy a variety of photographic expressions Adjusting the shutter speed and aperture not only creates the photographic effects of movement and focus but also determines the brightness of the image by controlling the amount of exposure the amount of light the camera takes in which is the most important factor in photo shooting Changing the brightness of the picture by the amount of exposure Amount of high exposure When using a faster shutter speed the camera opens the shutter for a shorter time This means less time for the camera to take in light resulting in a darker picture To take a brighter picture you can open the aperture the hole through which the light passes to some extent in order to adjust the amount of light the camera takes in at one time The brightness of the pic
129. rarily 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 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 7 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 e 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 hot This is not a malfunction Notes when playing movies on other devices e 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 supp
130. rea with a computer later Adjust the exposure if necessary and shoot again Notes The histogram displayed in Live View mode does not indicate the final recorded image It indicates the condition of the image just monitored on the screen The histogram will differ based on aperture setting etc The histogram differs between shooting and playback in the following situations When firing the flash When the subject has low intensity such as night scenery 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 Fn button ga Flash Compensation Select the desired setting Toward Makes the flash level higher Toward Makes the flash level lower 105 uo uny unooys ay usn Notes e This item cannot be set when the exposure mode is set to AUTO Sweep Shooting or Scene Selection e If you have adjusted the flash level appears in the viewfinder when the built in flash is pulled up When you adjust it be careful not to forget to reset the value e The higher flash effect may not be visible due to the limited amount of flash light if the subject is outside the maximum range of the flash If the subject is very close the lower flash effect may not be visible Exposure compensation and flash compensation Exposure compensation changes the shutter speed
131. ressing the lock Cee OLA lever with the tip of the battery K Lock lever 3 Close the battery cover To remove the battery pack Turn off the camera and slide the lock j a5 lever in the direction of the arrow Be a e careful not to drop the battery pack K p oa Lock lever 22 To remove the battery cover The battery cover can be removed to attach the VG B50AM Vertical Grip we sold separately Ose To remove the cover push the lever in RE Z the direction of the arrow and slide it out To attach the cover put the knob in the hole pull down the lever and slide it in To check the remaining battery level Check the level with the following indicators and percent figures displayed on the LCD monitor zz ea ce yy Bt Battery level You cannot shoot High m LOW ARA 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 battery time in percent figures is displayed according to the operating conditions of your camera Notes The displayed level may not be correct under certain circumstances Do not expose the battery pack to water The battery pack is not water resistant Do not leave the battery pack in extremely h
132. rning PAS 188 M 4 Su Sq __ Database file full 188 2 a Database file error 188 Soe No audio recording of movies 83 Ms GD Memory card 27 100 Remaining number of 2 recordable images 35 Display Indication Crt Cm Cs Image size of still images Et Ca ES 140 Aspect ratio of still O Spot metering area 107 WIDE images 142 Image size 08 dp Bo AF area 89 STD of Sweep Shooting 141 a 16 9 RAW Image quality of still ammas Shutter speed indicator RAW J images 142 75 FINE 2 Aperture indicator 72 FOCUS Focus check Live View Image size of movies CHECK LV 91 141 43 uoljesado 1no asojag 5 ge ws g sev io W Flash mode 98 Red eye reduction 100 Focus mode 88 AF area 89 Face Detection 95 Smile Shutter 96 Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator 96 44 Display Indication REC 0 12 Recording time of the Display Indication movie m s 189 GH ISO sensitivity 108 3 Metering 107 Display Indication 2 0 Flash compensation 105 White balance Auto Focus 86 gt e00 gcus 86 Preset Custom Color 1 125 Shutter speed 75 temperature Color filter F3 5 Aperture 72 7500K G9 114 zamianie EV scale 78 121 o z prol D Range Optimizer
133. rter SR Ver 3 Image Data Lightbox SR Mac OS X v10 4 10 5 10 6 Snow Leopard Image Data CPU Power PC G4 G5 series 1 0 GHz or faster is Converter SR Ver 3 recommended Intel Core Solo Core Duo Core 2 Duo or Image Data faster Lightbox SR Memory 1 GB or more is recommended Display 1024 x 768 dots or more Notes e Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi boot environment e If you connect two 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 e Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant allows advanced transfer high speed transfer as the camera is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant e When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time 159 Jayndwoo e uo safew Guimai 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 e If it does not appear double click Computer For Windows XP My Computer D SONYPMB Install exe e If the AutoPlay screen appears select R
134. s 3D Pan Direction 69 Sets the shooting direction for 3D images Flash control 106 Sets the method for determining the intensity of flash output AF Illuminator 100 Sets the AF illuminator which sheds light on a dark scene to aid focusing AF method 91 Sets the autofocus system in focus check Live View mode goOizgepeP enrar Color Space 113 Changes the range of reproducible colors Long Exposure NR 148 Sets noise reduction processing for shots in which shutter speed will be 1 second or longer High ISO NR 148 Sets noise reduction processing for high sensitivity shooting 53 uoljesado noA 310439 Custom menu O i 2 Ee 9 9 Eye Start AF 41 Sets whether or not to use auto focus when you look through viewfinder Func of AEL button 149 Sets the function of the AEL button between AE lock and Focus Magnifier in focus check Live View mode AEL 149 Sets the operation method of the AE lock button for fixing exposure during shooting Focus Hold Button 149 Sets the function of the focus hold button of the lens Red Eye Reduction 100 Reduces the red eye phenomenon during flash use Release w oLens 150 Sets whether shutter can open when lens is not attached Auto off w VF 153 Sets whether or not to turn off the LCD monitor when you loo
135. s strange e 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 113 Images are printed with both edges cut off e 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 184 e 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 e When having images printed at a digital print shop ask the shop whether they can print the images without cutting off both edges Cannot print images with the date e Using PMB you can print images with date page 162 e This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images However because the images shot with the camera include information on the recording date you can print images with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif information For compatibility with Exif information consult the manufacturer of the printer or the software e When you print images at a shop images can be printed with the date if you ask them to do so Others The lens gets fogged e Moisture condensation has occurred Turn off the camera and
136. satile use of images shot with your camera e Sony Image Data Suite Image Data Converter SR Image Data Lightbox SR e PMB Picture Motion Browser Note e 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 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 Memory 512 MB or more For playing editing the High Definition 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 SR Ver 3 Display 1024 x 768 dots or more Image Data Lightbox SR 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 2 Starter Edition is not supported 158 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 Conve
137. save mode after 30 minutes when the camera is connected to a TV or the drive mode is set to Remote Cdr You can release the shutter when no lens is attached Select this when you attach the camera on an astronomical telescope etc MENU button xt 1 Release w oLens Enable 150 Note e Correct metering cannot be achieved when you use lenses that do not provide a lens contact such as the lens of an astronomical telescope In such cases adjust the exposure manually by checking it on the recorded image MENU button amp 1 gy Language Select the language You can set the camera to start the demonstration playback of a movie if you do not operate the camera for about one minute MENU button 4 2 Demo Mode 0n 151 dnjas anoA Guibueyy Setting the LCD monitor Setting the brightness of the LCD monitor The brightness of the LCD monitor is automatically adjusted to the surrounding lighting conditions using the light sensor page 15 You can set the brightness of the LCD monitor manually MENU button amp 1 LCD Brightness Select the desired Setting Notes e When it is set to Auto do not cover the light sensor with your hand and so on When using the camera with the AC PW10AM AC Adaptor sold separately the brightness of LCD monitor is always set to the brightest setting even if you select Auto You can check the recorded image on the screen right after th
138. separately 154 Resetting to the default You can reset the main functions of the camera MENU button a 2 Reset Default Enter The items to be reset are as follows Items Reset to Exposure compensation 103 0 0 Recording information display 42 Graphic Display Playback display 123 Single image screen with recording information Drive mode 118 Single shot Adv Flash Mode 98 Fill flash differs based on whether the built in flash is open or not Autofocus Mode 88 AF A AF area 89 Wide Face Detection 95 On Smile Shutter 96 Off ISO 108 AUTO Metering Mode 107 Multi segment Flash Compensation 105 0 0 White Balance 114 AWB Auto white balance Color Temp Color Filter 115 5500K Color Filter 0 Custom white balance 116 5500K DRO Auto HDR 109 D Range Optimizer Auto Creative Style 112 Standard Scene Selection 63 Portrait Sweep Shooting 66 Sweep Panorama Recording menu Items Reset to Image Size 140 L 16M DSLR A580 L 14M DSLR A560 Image Aspect Ratio 142 3 2 Image Quality 142 Fine 155 dnjas anoA Huibueyy Items Reset to Movie Size 141 1920 x 1080 Movie File Format 82 AVCHD Movie Audio Rec 83 On SteadyShot 59 On Panorama Size 141 Standard Panora
139. serve 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 amp 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 Notes on using your camera Shooting procedure
140. t a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera or connect the camera to a wall outlet wall socket using the AC PW10AM AC Adaptor sold separately 2 Turn on the computer then press the Playback button 3 Check that USB Connection in 4 1 is set to Mass Storage 4 Connect the camera to your To a USB terminal of the computer computer e When a USB connection is established for the first time your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera Wait for a while To the USB terminal Importing images to the computer Windows PMB allows you to easily import images For details on PMB functions see the PMB Help Importing images to the computer without using PMB When the AutoPlay Wizard appears after making a USB connection between the camera and a computer click Open folder to view files gt OK DCIM or MP_ROOT copy the desired images to the computer 164 File name Folder The type of file File name DCIM folder JPEG file DSCOOOOO JPG JPEG file Adobe RGB _DSCOOOO JPG RAW file DSCOOOOO ARW RAW file Adobe RGB _DSCOOOO ARW MP_ROOT folder MP4 file 1440 x 1080 MAHOOOOO Mp4 MP4 file VGA MAQOOO00 Mp4 D000 file number stands for any number within the range of 0001 to 9999 When Image Qua
141. t 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 3 Flash Off AS 0d ar ka TEI 2 Adjust the LCD monitor to an easily viewable angle and hold the camera 3 Overlay the AF area on the desired subject e If the w Camera shake warning indicator flashes carefully shoot the subject holding the camera steady or by using a tripod Wy Camera ahd warning indicator AF area 4 When using a zoom lens turn the zoom ring then decide on your ij shot i 61 sa ew Guljooys 5 Press the shutter button halfway 4 down to focus When the focus is confirmed or Focus indicator lights up page 86 e Waiting until the mil SteadyShot scale indicator is low makes the SteadyShot function more effective S E o E E oo oop a o 2 op Focus indicator il SteadyShot scale indicator 6 Press the shutter button fully T down to shoot Note e Since the camera turns on the automatic setting function many features will be unavailable such as exposure compensation ISO setting If you want to adjust various settings set the mode dial to P then shoot your subject 62 Shooting with a suitable setting for the subject Selecting an appropriate mode for the subject or the shooting conditions allows you
142. te e Do not use an electronic transformer travel converter as this may cause a malfunction 19 eiawed ay Huledaig Representative plug of power supply cord of countries regions around the world OOo ana amp OC O OC A Type B Type BF Type B3 Type C Type SE Type O Type American British British British CEE CEE Ocean Type Type Type Type Type Type 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 125 V 15 A Europe Countries regions Voltage Frequency Hz Plug type Austria 230 50 Cc Belgium 230 50 C Czech 220 50 Cc Denmark 230 50 Cc Finland 230 50 Cc France 230 50 Cc Germany 230 50 C Greece 220 50 Cc Hungary 220 50 C Iceland 230 50 Cc Ireland 230 50 C BF Italy 220 50 Cc Luxemburg 230 50 Cc Netherlands 230 50 C Norway 230 50 C Poland 220 50 C Portugal 230 50 C Romania 220 50 C Russia 220 50 Slovak 220 50 C Spain 127 230 50 C Sweden 230 50 Cc Switzerland 230 50 Cc 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
143. the Wireless Remote Commander e If you use a Remote Commander that is equipped with a shutter button lock function sold separately you can leave the shutter open using the Remote Commander Notes e When using a tripod turn off the SteadyShot function page 59 e The longer the exposure time the more conspicuous the noise on the image e After shooting noise reduction Long Exposure NR will be done for the same amount of time that the shutter was open You cannot do any further shooting during the reduction e When the Smile Shutter or Auto HDR function is activated you cannot set the shutter speed to BULB e If the Smile Shutter or Auto HDR function is used with the shutter speed set to BULB the shutter speed is temporarily set to 30 seconds e It is recommended that you start BULB shooting after the temperature of the camera drops to prevent the quality of the image from deteriorating 80 Recording movies 1 Adjust the focus 2 Press the MOVIE button to start MOVIE button recording e Movie recording can be started from Ios any exposure mode do The values relevant to the exposure such as the shutter speed and aperture are adjusted automatically 3 Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording To obtain your desired aperture values Set the mode dial to A and select the aperture value F number using the control dial then start recording your movie You can record with the sele
144. the desired folder To select the orientation when playing back an image recorded in the portrait position MENU button gt gt 2 Playback Display Select the desired setting 123 uonauny urmara ayy Guisp Note e When you play back the image on a TV or a computer the image will be displayed in the portrait position even if Manual Rotate is selected To scroll panoramic images Select a panoramic image then press the center of the controller Pressing it again pauses the playback 3D Sweep Panorama images cannot be scrolled Scrolling playback is not available for images that were recorded with 3D Pan Image Size set to 16 9 Playing back movies 1 MENU button 1 Still Movie Select Movie 2 Select the desired movie with lt gt on the controller then press the center of the controller During movie playback Controller control dial operation To pause resume J To fast forward gt To fast rewind lt To slow forward Rotate the control dial to the right during pause To slow reverse Rotate the control dial to the left during pause To adjust sound volume A V To adjust the volume MENU button gt 1 Volume Settings Select the desired valve 124 To select the date of movies to be played back Movies are stored by date MENU button gt 2 Select Date Select the desired date Note e Movies recorded
145. the right side in the viewfinder This is not a malfunction The shutter does not release e You are using a memory card with a write protect switch and the switch is set to the LOCK position Set the switch to the recording position e Check the free capacity of the memory card page 35 e You cannot record images while charging the built in flash page 98 The shutter cannot be released when the subject is out of focus e The lens is not attached properly Attach the lens properly page 25 When the camera is attached to another device such as an astronomical telescope set Release w oLens to Enable page 150 e The subject may require special focusing page 86 Use the focus lock or manual focus function pages 87 90 Recording takes a long time e The noise reduction function is turned on page 148 This is not a malfunction e You are shooting in RAW mode page 142 Since the RAW data file is large the RAW mode shooting may take time e The Auto HDR is processing an image page 109 The same image is shot several times The drive mode is set to Continuous adv or Bracket Cont Set it to Single shot Adv page 118 The image is out of focus e The subject is too close Check the minimum focal distance of the lens e You are shooting in manual focus mode set the focus mode switch to AF autofocus page 85 e When the focus mode switch is equipped with the lens set it to AF e Ambi
146. ton 26 Power switch 31 14 Focus mode switch 85 90 Control dial 73 Do not directly touch these Self timer lamp 119 parts Remote sensor Lens contacts Mirror Preview button 74 Mount Built in flash 98 Mode dial 61 80 4 Flash pop up button 98 A E aee N eeN ese _ gt w N gt Bm4 4 5 oe i i DAZA 7 A AE E A 1 l 5 4 WJ ih Qo 4 Diopter adjustment dial 40 10 LCD monitor 42 123 129 Microphone e You can adjust the angle of the LCD monitor to meet various Auto lock Accessory shoe shooting situations 101 SOS Viewfinder 40 Eyepiece sensors 41 K MENU button 52 4 DISP Display button 42 45 I 123 A M1 Light sensor 152 MOVIE button 81 12 gt Playback button 123 9 For shooting Exposure button 103 13 LIVE VIEW OVF switch 40 For viewing Q Zoom out 14 FOCUS CHECK LV Live button 126 E 3 Image index View button 91 93 button 127 15 D RANGE Dynamic range button 109 16 lt Gy Drive button 118 15 eiawed ay Hunedald 17 18 19 20 2 22 23 24 ISO button 108
147. tor and in the viewfinder Be careful not to reset the setting e The Hold and Toggle settings affect the manual shift page 78 in the manual exposure mode e When Toggle is selected be sure to press the AEL button again to release the lock The function of the AEL button in focus check Live View mode can be selected between Focus Magnifier default setting and AEL MENU button 1 Func of AEL button Select the desired setting If you use a lens equipped with a focus hold button you can change the function of the button to preview a shot MENU button x 1 Focus Hold Button D 0 F Preview 149 dnjyas anoA Guibueyy Changing other settings Selects the sound produced when the shutter is locked during self timer countdown etc MENU button amp 2 Audio signals Select the desired setting You can turn off the Help Guide that is displayed when you operate the camera This is convenient when you want to perform the next operation quickly MENU button amp 1 Help Guide Display Off You can set different time intervals for the camera to switch to power save mode Power Save for the Live View LV and viewfinder modes OVF Pressing the shutter button halfway down returns the camera to the shooting mode MENU button a 1 Power Save LV or Power Save OVF Select the desired time Note e Regardless of the setting here the camera turns to power
148. ture adjusted by the shutter speed and aperture is called exposure This section will show you how to adjust the exposure and enjoy various photo expressions by the use of movement focus and light 70 This mode is suitable for Using the automatic exposure while keeping the custom settings for ISO sensitivity Creative Style D Range optimizer etc 1 Set the mode dial to P 2 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings pages 85 to 122 e To fire the flash press the button 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject 71 sa ew Guljooys This mode is suitable for Putting the subject in sharp focus and blur everything in front of and beyond the subject Opening the aperture narrows the range that is in focus Depth of field becomes shallower Shooting the depth of the scenery Narrowing down the aperture widens the range that is in focus Depth of field becomes deeper 1 Set the mode dial to A 72 2 Select the aperture value F number with the control dial e Smaller F number The foreground and background of the subject are blurred Larger F number The subject and its foreground and background are all in focus e You cannot check the blurring of an image on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder However you can check blurring of the background by pressing the preview button 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject The
149. u Fo Database file full 188 201011 Recording date Database file error 188 Cr CM Cs Image size of still images a Ar WAE Et Em Fs 140 Aspect ratio of still 188 EIWIDE images 142 Image size AVCHD Movie file format 82 Est of Sweep Shooting 141 MP4 DEWE BE Image size of movies mesm GA 141 E169 RAW Image quality of still RAW J images 142 FINE STD On Protect 133 129 uonauny urmara ayy Guisp 2 Display Indication 2010 1 1 Date of recording 10 37AM HDR Auto HDR image warning 110 1 125 Shutter speed 75 F3 5 Aperture 72 1 0200 ISO sensitivity 108 3 7 File number total number of images Playback Playback bar 00 05 40 Counter Volume 130 5 5100 0003 CLFINE Om DPOF3 100 o B P_ 1 25 F35 180200 B03 mos 3mm GE 5500KM1 DATO 2010 1 1 10 37PM 1 2 Display Indication Display Indication Ms D Memory card 27 m Histogram 104 B Still image p Exposure mode 61 80 100 0003 Folder file number i F 7 S 165 ves Ad Cr Cw Cs Image size of still images w amp A a Ei Em FS 140 Aspect ratio of still T25 WIDE images 142 Image size l Shutter speed 75 STD of Sweep Shooting 141 F3 5 Aperture 72 en 180200 ISO sensitivity 108 De NS 0 3
150. un Install exe and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with the installation 2 Click Install Make sure that both Sony Image Data Suite and PMB are checked and follow the instructions on the screen e Connect the camera to the computer during the procedure following the instructions on the screen page 164 e When the restarting confirmation message appears restart the computer following the instructions on the screen e 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 SR Image Data Lightbox SR PMB PMB Launcher PMB Help Notes 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 160 e If PMB has already been installed 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 e If a version of PMB under 5 0 00 has been installed on your computer you may be unable to use
151. use a brand new Eye Fi card for the first time copy the install file of Eye Fi manager recorded on the card to your computer before formatting the card e Use an Eye Fi card after updating the firmware to the latest version For details refer to the manual that comes with the Eye Fi card The power save function of the camera does not work while it is uploading images If lg error is displayed remove the memory card and reinsert it or turn off then turn on the power again If appears again the Eye Fi card may be damaged e Wi Fi network communication may be influenced by other communication devices If the communication status is poor move closer to the access point of the Wi Fi network e For details on the file types that can be uploaded refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Eye Fi card This product does not support the Eye Fi Endless Memory Mode Make sure that Eye Fi cards that you insert into this product have Endless Memory Mode turned off 147 dnjas anoA Guihueyy Changing the noise reduction setting When you set the shutter speed to a second or longer Long exposure shooting noise reduction is turned on for the same duration that the shutter is open This is to reduce the grainy noise typical in a long exposure When noise reduction is in progress a message appears and you cannot take another picture Select On to prioritize the image quality Select Off to prioritize the
152. ust from resettling in the camera e When cleaning the image sensor do not put the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the mount 7 Attach the lens and turn the camera off Note e The camera starts beeping if the battery pack becomes low during cleaning Stop cleaning immediately and turn the camera off 39 eiawed ay Hunedald Switching between the LCD monitor and viewfinder OVF You can select either the LCD monitor Live View or the viewfinder OVF to shoot images LIVE VIEW Monitors subjects using the LCD monitor OVF Monitors subjects using the viewfinder On the LCD monitor the recording information is displayed instead In viewfinder mode adjust the diopter adjustment dial to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder e Training the camera on a light allows you to adjust the diopter easily e When the indicators do not appear clearly even if you adjust the diopter it is recommended that you use a dioptic adjustment attachment sold separately 40 When it is hard to rotate the diopter adjustment dial Put your fingers under the eyecup and slide it upward to remove the eyecup then adjust the diopter To focus on a subject quickly using the viewfinder When you look into the viewfinder the subject located in the AF area comes into focus automatically Eye Start AF MENU button 1 Eye Start AF On When the FDA AIAM Angle
153. uto HDR 110 AF area 89 7500K G9 White balance Auto Preset Custom Color temperature Color filter 114 47 uoljesado snoA aiojag 2 B Z5 56 210120 Ual p mme 12556 aanbrak ste E Indication Display AF area 89 O Spot metering area 107 Shooting area for aspect ratio 16 9 142 2 Display Indication Flash compensation 105 4 Flash charging 98 WL Wireless flash 101 High speed sync Manual focus 90 Q Focus 125 Shutter speed 75 5 6 Aperture 72 21 01 24 EV scale 78 121 AE lock 102 0 Shooting unavailable warning 118 AN Camera shake warning 59 wal SteadyShot scale 59 E Aspect ratio 16 9 142 48 Notes Fine lines may be seen from an AF area in the viewfinder This is not a malfunction When you press the shutter button halfway down to focus on a dark subject AF areas may be lit in red automatically In such a case a red light is reflected on the right side in the viewfinder This is not a malfunction Selecting a function setting You can select a function for shooting or playback with the one of buttons such as the Fn Function button or the MENU button When you start an operation an operation guide of controller functions will be S AN displaye
154. ware See PMB Help for details 169 Jayndwoo e uo safew Guimai You can create a standard definition image quality STD disc from AVCHD format movies imported to a computer using supplied software PMB 1 Select the AVCHD format movies you want to write on PMB 2 Click E Create Discs to select Create DVD Video Format Discs STD The screen used for creating a disc appears e For details see PMB Help Notes e Install PMB beforehand e MP4 movie files cannot be recorded on a disc e It will take a longer time to create a disc because AVCHD format movies are converted to standard definition image quality STD movies e An Internet connection environment is required when creating a DVD Video STD disc for the first time 170 Specifying DPOF Using the camera you can specify the still images and the number of images to print before you print images at a shop or with your printer Follow the procedure below DPOF specifications are left with images after printing It is recommended that you unspecify them after printing Specifying unspecifying DPOF on selected images 1 MENU button gt 1 Specify Printing DPOF Setup Multiple Img 2 Select the image with lt gt on the controller 3 Select the number of sheets with the center of the controller e To unspecify DPOF set the number to 0 4 Press the MENU button 5 Select
155. ware that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License hereinafter referred to as GPL or GNU Lesser General Public License hereinafter referred to as LGPL are included in the camera This informs you that you have a right to have access to modify and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL LGPL Source code is provided on the web Use the following URL to download it http www sony net Products Linux We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code Read license2 pdf in the License folder on the CD ROM You will find licenses in English of GPL and LGPL software To view the PDF Adobe Reader is needed If it is not installed on your computer you can download it from the Adobe Systems web page http www adobe com 199
156. wfinder mode Sensitivity Range 1 EV to 18 EV at ISO 100 equivalent AF illuminator Approx 1mto5m 3 3 feet to 16 4 feet Live View Type Image format Exclusive image sensor for Live View Pentamirror tilt mechanism Frame coverage Approx 90 Viewfinder Type Fixed eye level penta Dach mirror Frame coverage Approx 95 Magnification 0 80 x with 50 mm lens at infinity 1 m diopter Eye Point Approximately 19 mm from the eyepiece 15 mm from the eyepiece frame at 1 m Dioptor Adjustment 2 5 m to 1 0 m 173 S13410 Focus check Live View Image format Image sensor for shooting Frame coverage Approx 100 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 Exposure control Metering Cell Live View Exclusive image sensor for Live View Viewfinder 40 segment honeycomb pattern SPC Focus check Live View Exmor CMOS sensor Metering method Live View Focus check Live View 1200 zone evaluative metering Viewfinder TTL shutter open metering Metering Range Live View 1 EV to 17 EV onall metering modes ISO 100 equivalent with F1 4 lens Viewfinder 2 EV to 20 EV 4 EV to 20 EV on spot metering mode ISO 100 equivalent with F1 4 lens Focus check Live View DSLR A580 2 EV to 17 EV on all metering modes ISO 100 174 equivalent with F1 4 lens DSLR A560 2 EV to 16 EV on all metering mod
157. will not be recorded smoothly Under low light conditions images may be blurred Under lights that flicker such as fluorescent light images may not be recorded properly When the whole angle of 3D panoramic shooting and the angle in which you fixed the focus and exposure with AE AF lock are extremely different in brightness color and focus the shooting will not be successful If this happens 194 change the lock angle and shoot again e The available shooting direction is horizontal only e For details on the procedure used for shooting 3D images see page 69 Note on playback of 3D images When you play back 3D images on the LCD monitor of the camera or on a non 3D compatible TV the images are played back without the 3D effect Notes on 3D image files e A JPEG file and an MPO are combined to create a 3D image If you erase one of these files from the computer the 3D image may not be played back properly e For details on the procedure used for viewing 3D images see pages 128 and 137 Index Numerics E D Rare Ree eR RASTA 69 194 A Adobe RGB eee 113 AE LOCKS secu cieeaiivieagse 102 AEL button oseese 149 AF area 89 AF illuminator cece 100 Ambient light eee 121 Amount of exposure eeee 70 Anti dust function eee 38 Aperture seesand nah 70 72 Aperture priority eee 72 Aperture value 92 Area Setting 4 seeeceesveccite cee 32 Aspect ratio
158. y card etc Recording and playback on your camera Based on the AVCHD format your camera records with the high definition image quality HD mentioned below Video signal 1080 60i compatible device MPEG 4 AVC H 264 1920 x 1080 60 1080 50i compatible device MPEG 4 AVC H 264 1920 x 1080 50i Audio signal Dolby Digital 2ch Recording media Memory card 1 1080i specification A high definition specification which utilizes 1 080 effective scanning lines and the interlace system 2 720p specification A high definition specification which utilizes 720 effective scanning lines and the progressive system 3 Data recorded in AVCHD format other than the above mentioned cannot be played on your camera 193 S13410 3D shootings Notes on recording 3D Panorama is not suitable when shooting Subjects are moving Subjects are too close to the camera Subjects with a repeating pattern such as tiles and subjects with little contrast such as sky sandy beach or lawn 3D Panorama recording may be discontinued in the following situations You pan or tilt the camera too fast or too slow There is too much camera shake e If you cannot pan or tilt the camera across the entire subject within the given time a black area occurs in the composed image If this happens move the camera fast to record a full panoramic image Since several images are stitched together the stitched part
159. ync feature at any shutter speed For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the flash Notes Do not hold the camera by grabbing the flash emitter Shooting conditions required to prevent shadows from appearing on an image vary depending on the lens When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection the Slow Sync Rear Sync and Wireless items cannot be selected e When the exposure mode is set to P A S M the Flash Off or Autoflash items cannot be selected If you do not want to use the flash push the flash down If you use the flash with a stereo microphone or similar device attached to the Auto lock Accessory shoe the flash may not pop up to the correct position and recorded images may have a shadow on their corners Remove any device from the Auto lock Accessory shoe 99 uonauny Hurjooys ay Husn The flash range The range of the built in flash depends on the ISO sensitivity and aperture value Refer to the following table Aperture F2 8 F4 0 F5 6 ISO 100 1 m 4 3 m 1 m 3 m 3 3 feet 1 m 2 1 m 3 3 feet setting 3 3 feet 14 feet 9 8 feet 6 9 feet 200 1 m 6 m 3 3 feet 1 m 4 3 m 3 3 feet 1 m 3 m 3 3 feet 20 feet 14 feet 9 8 feet 400 1 4 m 8 6 m 1 m 6 m 3 3 feet 1 m 4 3 m 3 3 feet 4 6 feet 28 feet 20 feet 14 feet 800 2 m 12 m 6 6 feet 1 4 m 8 6 m 1 m 6 m 3 3 feet 39 feet
160. your operation Switching between the LCD monitor and viewfinder OVF The status of the screen in Live View mode Switching the status of the LCD monitor Recording information display The status of the screen in viewfinder OVF mode 45 Switching the status of the LCD monitor 45 Recording information display on the LCD monitor Selecting a function setting Selecting a function with the Fn Function button 50 The functions selected by the Fn Function button 51 The functions selected by the MENU button 52 Shooting images Shooting an image without camera shake Correct posture Using the SteadyShot function Using a tripod Shooting with the automatic setting Shooting with a suitable setting for the subject SCN Shooting with preset settings according to the scene Scene Selection s sessessessecsscesseenseressees 63 E4 Shooting panoramic images Sweep Panorama Recording MOVIES 0 0 cee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee C1 Shooting 3D panoramic images 3D Sweep Panorama setro e E 69 Shooting an image the way you want it Exposure mode EE EE A A P E E TA 70 P Shooting with program auto oo eee 71 A Shooting by controlling the blur of the background Aperture priority vccisissensicsrssvansscansdsdnonreartacnsenee 12 S Shooting a moving subject with various expressions Shutter speed priority scssssseessseseeseeses 13 M Shootin

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