Preparing the camera Before your operation Shooting images Using the shooting function Using the viewing function Changing your setup Viewing images on a computer Printing images Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Instruction Manual DSLR-A200 Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Attachments Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them. Cleaning Use Power Sources This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
– Never place the set in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided. – Do not place the set near or over a radiator or heat register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight. Lightning For added protection for this set during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
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Notes on using your camera No compensation for contents of the recording The contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or a memory card, etc. 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.
Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........................................ 3 Read this first ..................................................................... 5 Notes on using your camera .............................................. 8 Preparing the camera Checking the accessories supplied .................................. 13 Preparing the battery pack ............................................... 14 Attaching a lens ...............................................................
Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode) ..................................................................................... 56 Shooting with program auto .................................. 57 Shooting by controlling the blur of the background (Aperture priority) ............................................. 59 Shooting a moving subject with various expressions (Shutter speed priority) ..................................... 61 Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure) ....
Adjusting the color tones (White balance) ...................... 83 Adjusting the white balance to suit a specific light source (Auto/Preset white balance) .............................. 83 Setting the color temperature and a filter effect (Color Temperature/Color filter) .................................. 84 Registering the color tones (Custom white balance) .. 85 Image processing ............................................................. 87 Correcting the brightness of the image (D-Range Optimizer) ...
Others Specifications ................................................................ 139 Troubleshooting ............................................................. 143 Warning messages ......................................................... 152 Precautions .................................................................... 154 Index ..............................................................................
Preparing the camera Checking the accessories supplied The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.
Preparing the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NPFM500H “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (supplied). Charging the battery pack 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).
• We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 to 30°C (50 to 86°F). You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range. Preparing the camera Notes • Connect the battery charger to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by. • Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the battery charger is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket).
Inserting the charged battery pack 1 While sliding the battery cover open lever, open the battery cover. 2 Firmly insert the battery pack all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery. Lock lever 3 Close the battery cover. To remove the battery pack Turn off the camera and slide the lock lever in the direction of the arrow. Be careful not to drop the battery pack.
To remove the battery cover Preparing the camera The battery cover can be removed to attach a vertical grip (not supplied). To remove the cover, push the lever in the direction of the arrow and slide it out. To attach the cover, put the knob in the hole, pull down the lever, and slide it in. To check the remaining battery level Set the POWER switch to ON and check the level on the LCD monitor. The level is indicated with the percent figures, in addition to the following indicators.
Effective use of the battery pack • Battery performance decreases in low temperature surroundings. So, the time that the battery pack can be used is shorter in cold places. We recommend the following to ensure longer battery pack use: put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in your camera immediately before you start shooting. • The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the flash frequently. Battery life • The battery life is limited.
Attaching a lens 1 Remove the body cap from the Body cap Rear cap 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks on the lens and camera. Preparing the camera camera and the rear cap from the lens. Orange index marks 3 Turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. Notes • When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. • Do not use force when attaching a lens. Lens hood Using a lens hood is recommended to prevent unnecessary light from affecting your images.
To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. • When changing the lens, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations so as to keep dust from getting inside the camera. Lens release button 2 Replace the cap on the lens and attach the body cap to the camera. • Before you attach the cap, remove dust from the cap.
Inserting a memory card You can use a CompactFlash card (CF card), Microdrive, or “Memory Stick Duo” as a memory card. Preparing the camera 1 Open the memory card cover. 2 Insert a memory card (not supplied) from the terminal side (the terminal side has a number of small holes) with its label side facing toward the LCD monitor.
To remove the memory card Check that the access lamp is not lit, then open the memory card cover, push down the memory card eject lever. After the card is ejected a little, pull out the memory card. Access lamp Memory card eject lever Notes on using memory cards • The memory card may be hot just after it has been used for a long time. Be careful when you handle it. • When the access lamp is lit, do not remove the memory card or the battery pack, or turn off the power. The data may be corrupted.
On the “Memory Stick” • “Memory Stick”: You cannot use the “Memory Stick” with your camera. Preparing the camera • The Microdrive is a compact hard disk drive. Since the Microdrive is a rotating disk, the Microdrive is not strong enough to resist vibration and shock compared to a memory card. Be sure not to transmit vibration or shock to the Microdrive during playback or shooting. • Note that the use of the Microdrive under 5°C (41°F) may bring performance degradation.
• Do not use or store the “Memory Stick Duo” under the following conditions: – High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight. – Locations exposed to direct sunlight. – Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present.
Preparing the camera Setting up the date 1 Set the POWER switch to ON to turn the camera on. • To turn the camera off, set it to OFF. Preparing the camera When you turn the camera on for the first time, the date/time setup screen appears. 2 Verify that [OK] is selected on the LCD monitor, then press the center of the controller. 3 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V.
4 Repeat step 3 to set other items, then press the center of the controller. • When changing the sequence of [YYYY/MM/DD], first select [YYYY/ MM/DD] with b/B, then change it with v/V. 5 Verify that [OK] is selected, then press the center of the controller. To cancel the date/time setting operation Press the MENU button. Adjusting the focus of the finder (diopter adjustment) Adjust the diopter-adjustment dial to your eyesight until the indicators appear clearly in the viewfinder.
Using the accessories supplied Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the both ends of the strap on the camera. Preparing the camera This section describes how to use the shoulder strap and the eyepiece cover. The other accessories are described in the following pages.
1 Carefully slide the eyecup off by pushing on each side of the eyecup. 2 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, set [Eye-Start AF] (page 69) and [Auto off w/ VF] (page 115) to [Off].
Checking the number of recordable images Note • If “0” is flashing in yellow, the memory card is full. Replace the memory card with another one, or delete images in the current memory card (pages 21, 102). Preparing the camera Once you insert a memory card into the camera and set the POWER switch to ON, the number of images that can be recorded (should you continue to shoot using the current settings) is displayed on the LCD monitor.
The number of images that can be recorded using a battery pack The approximate number of images that can be recorded is 750 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. • The number is calculated with a battery pack at full capacity and in the following situation: – At an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). – [Quality] is set to [Fine]. – Focus mode is set to (Automatic AF).
Cleaning Cleaning the LCD monitor Cleaning the lens • When cleaning the lens surface, remove dust using a blower. In case of dust that sticks to the surface, wipe it off with a soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with lens cleaning solution. Wipe in a spiral pattern from the center to the outside. Do not spray lens cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface. • Do not touch the inside of the camera, such as lens contacts, or the mirror.
Cleaning the image sensor If dust or debris enters the camera and lands on the image sensor (the part that acts as the film), it may appear on the photo image, depending on the shooting environment. If there is dust on the image sensor, use a commercially available blower and clean the image sensor following the steps below. You can easily clean the image sensor using only the blower and the anti-dust function.
5 Detach the lens (page 20). 6 Use the blower to clean the image • Do not touch the image sensor with the tip of the blower. Complete the cleaning quickly. • Hold the camera’s face downward to prevent the dust from resettling in the camera. • When cleaning the image sensor, do not put the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the lens mount. Preparing the camera sensor surface and the surrounding area. 7 Attach the lens and set the POWER switch to OFF.
Before your operation Identifying parts and screen indicators See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Front side A Shutter button (48) B Control dial (58, 112) C Self-timer lamp (90) D Lens contacts* E Mirror* F Lens mount G Built-in flash* (72) H Mode dial (48) I (Flash pop-up) button (72) J Lens release button (20) K Focus mode switch (67, 71) * Do not directly touch these parts.
Rear side Before your operation A Accessory shoe (40) M ISO button (82) B Viewfinder (26) N C Eyepiece sensors (69) D POWER switch (25) O For shooting: AEL (AE lock) button (64, 76) For viewing: (Zoom in) button (94) E MENU button (41) F DISP (Display) button/LCD brightness button (39, 93) G H button (41) For viewing: (Image rotation) button (94) (Playback) button (93) J Diopter-adjustment dial (26) K For shooting: button (78) For viewing: button (94)/ (96) L P For shooting: Fn (Function) (D
Sides/Bottom A VIDEO OUT/USB terminal (104, 120) B Memory card cover C Memory card insertion slot (21) D Memory card eject lever (22) E Hooks for shoulder strap (27) F REMOTE terminal • When connecting the RMS1AM/RM-L1AM Remote Commander (not supplied) to the camera, insert the plug of the Remote Commander in the REMOTE terminal, aligning the guide of the plug on the guide of the REMOTE terminal.
LCD monitor (Recording information display) A C Display Indication P A S M Mode dial (48) 1/125 Shutter speed (61) F5.6 Aperture (59) +2.0 Exposure (63) AE lock (76) Indication Drive mode (89) Focus mode (69) AF area (70) Metering (80) B Display Display Before your operation • The illustration above is for the detailed display. The enlarged display is displayed as the default setting.
D Display 90% Indication Battery remaining (17) Image quality (106) Image size (106)/Aspect ratio (106) 100 38 Remaining number of recordable images (29)
Switching the recording information display Press the DISP button to switch between the enlarged display and the detailed display. When you rotate the camera to a vertical position, the display automatically rotates to adjust to the camera position. DISP button Detailed display No display Before your operation Enlarged display Note • You can display the screen used for adjusting the brightness of the LCD monitor by pressing the DISP button a little longer (page 114).
Viewfinder A Display Display Indication AF area (70) Spot AF area (70) Spot metering area (80) Shooting area for aspect ratio 16:9 (106) B Display Indication Flash compensation (79) Flash charging (74) WL Wireless flash (74) High-speed sync* Manual focus (71) z Focus 125 Shutter speed (61) 5.
Selecting a function/setting You can select a function for shooting or playback from the menu list. To display the menu list, press the Fn (Function) button, (Drive) button, or MENU button. Example: When the Fn button is pressed. Before your operation From the menu list, use the controller to move the cursor to the setting of your choice and execute the selection. : Press v/V/b/B on the controller to move the cursor. z: Press the center button to execute the selection.
2 Following the operation guide, select [White balance] with v/V/ b/B on the controller, then press the center z to execute. Operation guide 3 Following the operation guide, select and execute the desired function. For example, to change [5500K] (the current setting), select [5500K] with v/ V, adjust the value of [ColorTemperature] with b/B, then press the center z to execute. The operation guide list The operation guide also indicates operations other than the controller operation.
The functions selected by the Fn (Function) button Flash mode (page 74) Autofocus mode (page 69) White balance (page 83) Metering mode (page 80) AF area (page 70) D-RangeOptimizer (page 87) (Drive) button Single-shot adv. (page 89) Continuous adv. (page 89) Self-timer (page 90) Bracket: Cont.
Playback menu Delete (102) Format (109) Protect (101) 1 DPOF setup (133) • Date imprint (134) • Index print (134) 2 PlaybackDisplay (93) Slide show (97) • Interval (97) Setup menu LCD brightness (114) Info.disp.
Shooting images Shooting an image without camera shake “Camera shake” refers to an unwanted movement of the camera that occurs after the shutter button has been pressed, resulting in a blurred image. To reduce camera shake, follow the instructions below. Correct posture Point 1 One hand holds the grip of the camera, and the other hand supports the lens. Shooting images Stabilize your upper body and take a position that keeps the camera from moving. Point 2 Lightly tuck your elbows against your body.
Camera shake warning indicator Due to potential camera shake, the (Camera shake warning) indicator flashes in the viewfinder. In this case, use the Super SteadyShot function, a tripod, or the flash. (Camera shake warning) indicator Note • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is displayed only in the modes that the shutter speed is automatically set. This indicator is not displayed in M/S/PS modes.
Note • The Super SteadyShot function may not work optimally when the power has just been turned on, when the subject has just entered the area, or when the shutter button has been pressed all the way down without stopping halfway. Wait for the (Super SteadyShot scale) indicator scale to go down, and then press the shutter button down slowly. Using a tripod Note • When using a tripod, deactivate the Super SteadyShot function.
/ Shooting with the automatic setting The “AUTO” mode allows you to easily shoot any subject under any conditions. Select when shooting in a location where the use of a flash is restricted. 1 Set the mode dial to or (Flash Off). or 2 Hold the camera and look into the viewfinder. The subject inside the focus area comes into focus (Eye-Start AF, page 69). Focus area 3 Place the desired subject within the focus area.
5 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. When the focus is confirmed, the focus indicator z or (Focus indicator) lights up (page 68). 6 Press the shutter button fully Shooting images Focus indicator down to shoot. • When the switch is set to ON, wait until the scale of the (Super SteadyShot scale) indicator becomes low, then start shooting.
Shooting with a suitable setting for the subject (Scene Selection) Selecting an appropriate mode for the subject or the shooting conditions allows you to shoot the image with a more suitable setting for the subject than in “AUTO” mode. Taking portrait photos This mode is suitable to z Blur away backgrounds and sharpen the subject. z Reproduce skin tones softly. Set the mode dial to (Portrait). Shooting techniques • To blur the background more, set the lens to the telephoto position.
Taking landscape photos This mode is suitable to z Shoot the entire range of scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors. (Landscape). Shooting technique Shooting images Set the mode dial to • To accentuate the openness of the scenery, set the lens to wide angle.
Taking small-subject photos This mode is suitable to z Shoot close subjects such as flowers, insects, dishes, or small goods. You can achieve clear and sharp focus. Set the mode dial to (Macro). Shooting techniques • Get close to the subject and shoot at the minimum distance of the lens. • You can shoot a closer subject using a macro lens. • Set the built-in flash to (Flash Off) when you shoot a subject within 1 m (3.3 feet).
Taking moving-subject photos This mode is suitable to z Shoot moving subjects outdoors or in bright places. (Sports action). Shooting techniques Shooting images Set the mode dial to • The camera shoots images continuously while the shutter button is pressed. • Press and hold the shutter button halfway down until the right moment. • Set the ISO sensitivity higher when shooting in poor light (page 82).
Taking sunset photos This mode is suitable to z Shoot the red of the sunset beautifully. Set the mode dial to (Sunset). Shooting techniques • Used to shoot an image accentuating the red color compared with other modes. This is also suitable for shooting the beautiful red of the sunrise. • You can adjust the depth of the color by exposure compensation. Shifting to the under side (–) deepens the colors, while shifting to the over side (+) attenuates the colors.
Taking night view photos This mode is suitable to z Shoot portraits in night scenes. without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. Set the mode dial to Set [Flash mode] to persons (page 74). Shooting images z Shoot night scenes at a distance (Night portrait/Night view). (Flash Off) when you shoot a night view without Shooting techniques • Take care that the subject does not move to prevent the image from blurring. • The shutter speed is slower, so using a tripod is recommended.
Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode) With a single lens reflex camera, you can adjust the shutter speed (how long the shutter is open) and aperture (the range that is in focus: depth of field) to enjoy a variety of photographic expressions. For example, you can use a fast shutter speed to shoot the ephemeral shape of a wave, or you can accentuate a flower by opening the aperture to put everything in front of and beyond the flower out of focus.
Shooting with program auto This mode is suitable to z Use the automatic exposure, while keeping the custom settings for ISO sensitivity, Creative Style, D-Range optimizer, etc. measured by the camera, but change the combination of shutter speed and aperture depending on the subject (Program shift). Shooting images z Keep the exposure compensation 1 Set the mode dial to P. 2 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings (pages 67 to 92). The settings will be stored until you reset the settings.
To use Program shift 1 Press the shutter button halfway Shutter speed down to adjust the focus. Aperture value The correct exposure (shutter speed and aperture value) determined by the camera is indicated. 2 Rotate the control dial to select your desired combination while the focus is achieved. PS Shutter speed Aperture value The recording mode indicator is switched to “PS” (Shutter speed priority program shift), and the shutter speed and aperture value are changed.
Shooting by controlling the blur of the background (Aperture priority) This mode is suitable to z Put the subject in sharp focus and blur everything in front of and beyond the subject. Opening the aperture narrows the range that is in focus. (Depth of field becomes shallower.) Narrowing down the aperture widens the range that is in focus. (Depth of field becomes deeper.) Shooting images z Shoot the depth of the scenery. 1 Set the mode dial to A.
2 Select the aperture value (Fnumber) with the control dial. • Smaller F-number: The foreground and background of the subject are blurred. Larger F-number: The subject and its foreground and background are also focused on. • You cannot check the blurring of an image in the viewfinder. Check the recorded image and adjust the aperture. 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the Aperture (F-number) Shutter speed subject. The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to obtain correct exposure.
Shooting a moving subject with various expressions (Shutter speed priority) This mode is suitable to z Shoot a moving subject at a moment in time. Use a faster shutter speed to crisply shoot an instant of the movement. dynamism and flow. Use a slower shutter speed to shoot a trailing image of the moving subject. Shooting images z Trace the movement to express the 1 Set the mode dial to S.
2 Select the shutter speed with the control dial. Shutter speed 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the Aperture (F-number) subject. The aperture is automatically adjusted to obtain correct exposure. • When the camera judges that the proper exposure is not obtained with the selected shutter speed, the aperture value flashes. In such cases, adjust the shutter speed again. Shooting techniques • When the shutter speed is slower, use a tripod. • When shooting an indoor sport, select a higher ISO sensitivity.
Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure) This mode is suitable to z Shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. z Use an exposure meter. Shooting images 1 Set the mode dial to M. 2 Rotate the control dial to adjust the shutter speed, and while pressing the button, rotate the control dial to adjust the aperture. • You can assign a function to the control dial with [Ctrl dial setup] (page 112).
3 Shoot the image after the LCD monitor (Detailed display) exposure is set. • Check the exposure value on the EV scale. Toward +: Images become brighter. Toward –: Images become darker. The b B arrow appears if the set exposure is beyond the range of the EV scale. The arrow starts flashing if the difference becomes greater. : Metered Manual Standard value Viewfinder Standard value Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode.
Shooting trails with long exposure (BULB) This mode is suitable to z Shoot trails of light, such as fireworks. z Shoot trails of stars. Shooting images 1 Set the mode dial to M. 2 Rotate the control dial to the left until [BULB] is indicated. BULB 3 While pressing the button, rotate the control dial to adjust the aperture (F-number).
4 Press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus. 5 Press and hold the shutter button for the duration of the shooting. As long as the shutter button is pressed, the shutter remains open. Shooting techniques • Use a tripod. • Set the focus to infinity in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks, etc. • If you use a Remote Commander that is equipped with a shutter button lock function (not supplied), you can leave the shutter open using the Remote Commander.
Using the shooting function Selecting the focus method There are two methods for adjusting the focus: autofocus and manual focus. Using autofocus 1 Set the focus mode switch to AF. 2 Look into the viewfinder. 3 Press the shutter button halfway Focus area sensor down to check the focus and shoot the image. • When the focus is confirmed, the focus indicator changes to z or (page 68). • The sensor used for focusing in the AF area illuminated briefly in red (page 70).
Focus indicator Focus indicator Status z 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. z 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 69) or manual focus (page 71).
To deactivate the Eye-Start AF function MENU button t 1 t [Eye-Start AF] t [Off] • When attaching the FDA-M1AM Magnifier (not supplied) or the FDAA1AM Angle Finder (not supplied) to the camera, setting [Eye-Start AF] to [Off] is recommended because the eyepiece sensors located below the viewfinder may be activated. Shooting with your desired composition (Focus-lock) 1 Place the subject within the AF area and press the shutter button halfway down.
(Automatic AF) When you press and hold the shutter button, if the subject is motionless, the focus is locked and if the subject is in motion, the camera continues to focus. (Continuous AF) The camera continues to focus while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. • The audio signals will not sound when the subject is in focus. Shooting techniques • Use • Use (Single-shot AF) when the subject is motionless. (Continuous AF) when the subject is in motion.
Note • The AF area may not be illuminated during continuous shooting or when the shutter button is pressed all the way down without pause. Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus) When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually. 1 Set the focus mode switch to MF. lens to achieve a sharp focus. Focusing ring Notes • In the case of a subject that can be focused in autofocus mode, the z indicator lights up in the viewfinder when the focus is confirmed.
Using the flash In a dark location, using the flash allows you to shoot the subject brightly, and it also helps to prevent camera shake. When shooting into the sun, you can use the flash to shoot a bright image of the backlit subject. 1 Press the button. 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.
The flash range The range within which the correct exposure is provided depends on the combination of the flash range and ISO sensitivity. Refer to the following table to determine the shooting distance. Aperture F2.8 F4.0 ISO AUTO 1.4 – 8.6 m (4.6 – 28 1 – 6 m (3.3 – 20 setting feet) feet) F5.6 1 – 4.3 m (3.3 – 14 feet) 100 1 – 4.3 m (3.3 – 14 feet) 1 – 3 m (3.3 – 9.8 feet) 1 – 2.1 m (3.3 – 6.9 feet) 200 1 – 6 m (3.3 – 20 feet) 1 – 4.3 m (3.3 – 14 feet) 1 – 3 m (3.3 – 9.8 feet) 400 1.4 – 8.
Note • The red-eye reduction is available only when the built-in flash is used. Selecting the flash mode Fn button t [Flash mode] t Select the desired setting (Flash Off) Does not fire even if the built-in flash pops up. This is not selectable when the mode dial is set to P, A, S, or M. (Autoflash) Fires if it is dark or against light. This is not selectable when the mode dial is set to P, A, S, or M. (Fill-flash) Fires whenever the built-in flash pops up. (Slow sync.
Fn button t [Flash mode] t (Wireless) • To do a pre-flash test, pull up the flash and press the AEL button on the camera. Notes • Turn off the wireless flash mode after wireless flash shooting. If the built-in flash is used while the wireless flash mode is still active, inaccurate flash exposures will result. • Change the channel of the external flash when another photographer is using a wireless flash nearby and his/her built-in flash light triggers firing of your flash.
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.
3 Press the AEL button to lock the exposure. (AE lock mark) appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor. AEL button 4 While pressing the AEL button, focus on the subject, and shoot the subject. To check the exposure of the image Hold down the AEL button and place the spot metering circle on the spot where the lighting is contrasted from the subject. The metering indicator displays the degree of exposure difference, zero being the locked exposure.
Using brightness compensation for the entire image (Exposure compensation) Except for recording mode M, the exposure is automatically acquired. (Automatic exposure) Based on the exposure acquired by the automatic exposure, you can perform exposure compensation by shifting the exposure to either the + side or the – side, depending on your preference. You can make the entire image brighter by shifting to the + side. The entire image becomes darker when you shift it to the – side.
Shooting techniques • Adjust the compensation level by checking the recorded image. • Using bracket shooting, you can shoot multiple images with the exposure shifted to the plus or minus sides (page 90). Adjusting the amount of flash light (Flash compensation) When shooting with the flash, you can adjust the amount of flash light alone, without changing the exposure compensation. You can only change the exposure of a main subject which is within the flash range.
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.
Shooting techniques • Use (Multi segment) metering for general shooting. • When shooting a subject with strong contrast in the focus area, measure the light of the subject you want to shoot with the proper exposure using Spot metering, then perform AE lock shooting (page 76).
Setting ISO Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index). The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity. 1 Press the ISO button to display ISO button the ISO screen. 2 Select the desired value with v/V on the controller. • The larger the number, the higher the noise level. Notes • When ISO is set to [AUTO], ISO is automatically set as follows.
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.
AWB (Auto WB) The camera automatically detects a light source and adjusts the color tones. (Daylight) If you select an option to suit a specific light source, the color tones are adjusted for the light source (preset white balance). (Shade) (Cloudy) (Tungsten) (Fluorescent) (Flash) Shooting techniques • Use the white balance bracket function if you cannot get the desired color in the selected option (page 92).
5500K*1 (ColorTemperature) Sets the white balance by the color temperature. The higher the number, the more reddish the image and the lower the number, the more bluish the image. 00*2 (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 *2 The value is the color temperature value currently selected.
Note • The message “Custom WB error” indicates that the value is beyond the expected range. (When the flash is used on a subject in close proximity or a subject with a bright color is in the frame.) If you register this value, the indicator turns yellow on the recording information display on the LCD monitor. You can shoot at this point, but it is recommended that you set the white balance again to get a more correct white balance value.
Image processing Correcting the brightness of the image (D-Range Optimizer) Fn button t [D-RangeOptimizer] t Select the desired setting (Off) When there is a sharp contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background, which is common when shooting into the sun, the camera attenuates the contrast across the entire image to produce an image with proper brightness and contrast.
(Night view) The contrast is attenuated for shooting a nightscape that is more faithful to the real view. (Sunset) For shooting the beautiful red of the setting sun. (B/W) For shooting images in black and white monotone. (Adobe RGB) For shooting images in Adobe RGB color space. (Contrast), (Saturation), and Creative Style item. (Sharpness) can be adjusted for each (Contrast) The difference of light and shadow in an image (gradation). Increase the value to get an image with strong contrast.
Selecting the drive mode This camera has five drive modes, such as single-shot advanced, continuous advanced. Use them for your purpose. Shooting single shot This mode is for normal shooting. button t (Single-shot adv.) Shooting continuously 1 button t (Continuous adv.) 2 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. • When you press and hold the shutter button, the recording continues. • The number of images that can be shot continuously is indicated in the The number of images that can be viewfinder.
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. 1 button t • The number after (Self-timer) t Select the desired seconds is the number of seconds that is currently selected. 2 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. • When the self-timer is activated, audio signals and the self-timer lamp indicate the condition.
1 button t Desired bracket t Desired bracket step 2 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. The base exposure is set at the first shot in the bracket. * (Bracket: Shoots three images with the exposure shifted by a selected step. Press and hold the shutter button until the recording stops. * (Bracket: Single) Shoots three images with the exposure shifted by a selected step. Press the shutter button shot by shot. * _ ._ EV beneath / Cont.) is the step currently selected.
• When Single bracket is selected, if the shutter button is pressed halfway down and released, “br 1” appears for the ambient light bracket and “Fbr 1” appears for the flash bracket in the viewfinder. When bracket shooting starts, it indicates what number the next frame is, for instance, “br 2,” “br 3.” * 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.
Using the viewing function Playing back images The last recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor. 1 Press the button. button 2 Select an image with b/B on the controller. To return to the shooting mode Press the button again. To switch the recording data display Press the DISP button. Each time you press the DISP button, the screen changes as follows.
Note • When you play back the image on a TV or a computer, the image will be displayed in the portrait position even if [Manual rotate] is selected. Rotating an image 1 Display the image you want to rotate, then press the button. button 2 Press the center of the controller. The image is rotated counter-clockwise. When you want to do another rotation, repeat step 2. • Once you rotate the image, the image is played back in the rotated position, even if you turn off the power.
2 Zoom the image in or out with the or button. • You can select the portion you want to enlarge with v/V/b/B on the controller. • 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. • Each time you press the center of the controller, the screen changes between the zoomed screen and the full-screen mode.
4 Scale up or down the red frame to specify the portion you want to enlarge with the or button. 5 Press the center of the controller. The portion inside the red frame is enlarged. • Press the center of the controller to return to the previous screen. • To cancel the enlarged playback, press the button. Scaling range The scaling range is as follows. Image size Scaling range L Approx. ×1.1 – ×12 M Approx. ×1.1 – ×9.1 S Approx. ×1.1 – ×6.
To select a folder 1 Select the folder bar with b/B on the controller, then press the center. Folder bar 2 Select the desired folder with v/V, then press the center. Playing back images automatically (Slide show) MENU button t 2 t [Slide show] Plays back recorded images in order (Slide show). The slide show automatically stops after all the images have been played back. To pause the slide show Press the center of the controller. Pressing again starts the slide show again.
Checking the information of recorded images Each time you press the DISP button, the information display changes (page 93). Basic information display Display Indication 100-0003 Folder - file number (124) - Protect (101) DPOF3 DPOF set (133) Image quality (106) Image size (106)/Aspect ratio (106) Battery remaining warning (17) 98 1/125 Shutter speed (61) F3.
Histogram display A Display Indication 100-0003 Folder - file number (124) - Protect (101) DPOF3 DPOF set (133) Indication 35mm Focal length (141) Creative Style (87) AWB +1 5500K M1 White balance (Auto, Preset, Color temperature, Color filter, Custom) (83) D-Range Optimizer (87) Image size (106)/Aspect ratio (106) Battery remaining warning (17) B Display 2008 1 1 10:37AM Date of recording 3/7 File number/total number of images Using the viewing function Image quality (106) Display Ind
How to check the histogram Number of pixels A histogram is the luminance distribution that shows how many pixels of a particular brightness exist in the picture. Dark When the image has a high-key or lowkey portion, that portion is flashed on the histogram display (Luminance limit warning). Light Flashing R (Red) Luminance G (Green) B (Blue) The exposure compensation will change the histogram accordingly. The right illustration is an example.
Protecting images (Protect) You can protect images against accidental erasure. Protecting selected images/canceling the protection of the selected images 1 MENU button t 1 t [Protect] t [Marked images] 2 Select the image you want to - protect with b/B on the controller, then press the center of the controller. 3 To protect other images, repeat step 2. 4 Press the MENU button. 5 Select [OK] with v on the controller, then press the center of the controller.
Deleting images (Delete) Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. Check whether you delete the image or not beforehand. Note • Protected images cannot be deleted. Deleting the image that is currently displayed 1 Display the image you want to delete and press the button. button 2 Select [Delete] with v, then press the center of the controller.
5 Select [Delete] with v on the controller, then press the center of the controller. Deleting all the images in the folder 1 Press the button. 2 Select the folder bar with b on the controller. Folder bar want to delete with v/V. 4 Press the button. 5 Select [Delete] with v, then press the center of the controller.
Viewing images on a TV screen 1 Turn off both your camera and the TV, and connect the camera to the TV. 1 To video input jack Video cable 2 To the VIDEO OUT terminal 2 Turn on the TV and switch the input. • See also the operating instructions supplied with the TV. 3 Turn on the camera, and press the button. Images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen. Select the desired image with b/B on the controller. • The LCD monitor on the rear of the camera does not turned on.
To use your camera abroad It may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of your TV system. MENU button t setting 1 t [Video output] t Select the desired NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the USA, Japan). PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe). On TV color systems If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the video cable.
Changing your setup Setting image size and image quality Image size MENU button t 1 t [Image size] t Select the desired size [Aspect ratio]: [3:2] L:10M 3872 × 2592 pixels M:5.6M 2896 × 1936 pixels S:2.5M 1920 × 1280 pixels [Aspect ratio]: [16:9] L:8.4M 3872 × 2176 pixels M:4.7M 2896 × 1632 pixels S:2.1M 1920 × 1088 pixels Note • When you select a RAW file with [Quality], the image size of the RAW file corresponds to L. This size is not displayed on the LCD monitor.
(RAW & JPEG) (Fine) (Standard) File format: RAW (raw data) + 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]. File format: JPEG The image is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded. The higher the compression rate, the smaller the file size.
Setting the method for recording on a memory card Selecting the method for assigning file numbers to images MENU button t setting 2 t [File number] t Select the desired Series The camera does not reset numbers and assigns numbers to files in sequence until the number reaches “9999.” Reset The camera resets numbers in the following cases and assigns numbers to files from “0001.” – – – – When the folder format is changed. When all the images in the folder are deleted. When the memory card is replaced.
Creating a new folder You can create a folder in a memory card for recording images. A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher than the largest number currently used, and the folder becomes the current recording folder. MENU button t 2 t [New folder] Selecting the recording folder When a standard form folder is selected and there are two or more folders, you can select the recording folder to be used to record images.
Changing the noise reduction setting Disabling the noise reduction at a long exposure shooting When you set the shutter speed to a second or longer (Long exposure shooting), the noise reduction is turned on for the same duration as the shutter was open. This is to reduce the grainy noise typical in a long exposure. When noise reduction is in progress, a message appears and you cannot take another picture. Select [On] to prioritize the image quality. Select [Off] to prioritize the timing of shooting.
Changing the conditions under which the shutter can close Prioritizing the shutter opportunity To prioritize the shutter opportunity, select [Release] so you can shoot without acquiring a sharp focus. To shoot with a sharp focus, select [AF].
Changing the functions of the button and dial Changing the function of the AEL button The function of the AEL button can be selected from the following two functions: – Holding the locked exposure value by pressing the AEL button while the button is held down ([AEL hold]). – Holding the locked exposure value by pressing the AEL button until the button is pressed again ([AEL toggle]).
Changing other settings Setting the sound on/off Selects the sound produced when the shutter is locked, during self-timer countdown, etc. MENU button t setting 2 t [Audio signals] t Select the desired Setting the time to turn the camera to the power save mode You can set the time to turn the camera to the power saving mode (Power save). Pressing the shutter button halfway down returns the camera to the shooting mode.
Setting the LCD monitor Setting the brightness of the LCD monitor MENU button t setting 1 t [LCD brightness] t Select the desired • On the recording information or playback screen, you can adjust the brightness by pressing the DISP button a little longer. Setting the displayed time of the image right after shooting (Auto review) You can check the recorded image on the LCD monitor right after the shooting. You can change the displayed time.
Keeping on the LCD monitor while looking into the viewfinder In the default setting, while looking into the viewfinder, the LCD monitor is turned off to prevent the battery pack wearing down. If you want to turn on the LCD monitor while looking into the viewfinder, select [Off]. MENU button t 1 t [Auto off w/ VF] t [Off] Note • Regardless of the setting in this menu, the recording information display automatically turns off after a set duration (five seconds in the default setting) (page 37).
Resetting to the default Resetting the functions used for shooting to the default setting You can reset the main functions of the recording mode when the mode dial is set to P, A, S, or M. MENU button t 2 t [Rec mode reset] t [OK] The items to be reset are as follows. 116 Items Reset to Exposure compensation (78) ±0.0 Metering mode (80) Multi segment Autofocus mode (69) AF-A Drive mode (89) Single-shot adv.
Resetting the main functions of the camera to the default setting You can reset the main functions of the camera. MENU button t 3 t [Reset default] t [OK] The items to be reset are as follows. Items Reset to Exposure compensation (78) ±0.0 Metering mode (80) Multi segment Autofocus mode (69) AF-A Recording information display (37) Enlarged display Drive mode (89) Single-shot adv.
Custom menu Items Reset to Eye-Start AF (69) On AEL button (112) AEL hold Ctrl dial setup (112) Shutter speed Red eye reduc. (73) Off Auto review (114) 2 sec Auto off w/ VF (115) On Playback menu Items Reset to Date imprint (134) Off PlaybackDisplay (93) Auto rotate Slide show (97) 3 sec Setup menu 118 Items Reset to LCD brightness (114) ±0 Info.disp.
Viewing images on a computer Copying images to your computer This section describes how to copy images in a memory card to a computer connected using a USB cable. Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera to import images.
Stage 1: Connecting the camera and your computer 1 Insert a memory card with recorded images into the camera. 2 Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied). • When you copy images to your computer using insufficient battery pack, copying may fail or image data may become corrupted if the battery pack shuts down too soon. 3 Turn on the camera and the computer.
Stage 2: Copying images to a computer For Windows This section describes an example of copying images to a “My Documents” (For Windows Vista: “Documents”) folder. 1 Click [Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard] t [OK] as the wizard screen appears automatically on the desktop. • When the wizard screen does not appear, click [My Computer] t [Removable Disk]. 2 Double-click [DCIM]. • In that case, you can also import images using “Picture Motion Browser.
4 Double-click the [My Documents] (For Windows Vista: [Documents]) folder. Then, rightclick on the “My Documents” window to display the menu and click [Paste]. The image files are copied to the “My Documents” (For Windows Vista: “Documents”) folder. • When an image with the same file name exists in the copy destination folder, the overwrite confirmation message appears. When you overwrite an existing image with a new one, the original file data is deleted.
Viewing images on your computer For Windows This section describes the procedure for viewing copied images in the “My Documents” (For Windows Vista: “Documents”) folder. 1 Click [Start] t [My Documents] (For Windows Vista: [Documents]). • If you are using Windows 2000, double-click [My Documents] on the desktop. 2 Double-click the desired image file. The image is displayed. Double-click the hard disk icon t the desired image file to open the image file.
Deleting the USB connection Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when: • Disconnecting the USB cable. • Removing the memory card. • Turning off the camera. x For Windows Double-click on the tasktray, then click (USB Mass Storage Device) t [Stop]. Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK] t [OK] (unnecessary for Windows XP/Vista). The device is disconnected. x For Macintosh Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the memory card to the “Trash” icon.
Example: viewing folders on Windows XP Copying images stored on a computer to a memory card and viewing the images This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. Viewing images on a computer AFolders containing image data recorded using this camera. (The first three digits show the folder number.) BYou can create a folder by date form (page 108). • You cannot record/play back any images in the “MISC” folder. • Image files are named as follows.
1 Right-click the image file, then click [Rename]. Change the file name to “DSC0ssss.” Enter a number from 0001 to 9999 for ssss. • If the overwrite confirmation message appears, enter a different number. • An extension may be displayed depending on the computer settings. The extension for images is JPG. Do not change the extension. • Step 1 is not necessary if the file name set with your camera has not been changed. 2 Copy the image file to the memory card folder in the following order.
Using the software To utilize images recorded with the camera, the following software is provided: “Picture Motion Browser,” “Image Data Converter SR,” “Image Data Lightbox SR” etc. Note • “Picture Motion Browser” is not compatible with Macintosh computers. Recommended computer environment x Windows Recommended environment for using “Picture Motion Browser” OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4/Windows XP* SP2/Windows Vista* * 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported.
Display: 1024 × 768 dots or more, 32,000 colors or more Installing the software You can install the software (supplied) using the following procedure. x Windows • Log on as Administrator. 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears. • If it does not appear, double-click (My Computer) t (SONYPICTUTIL) t [Install.exe]. • Under Windows Vista, the AutoPlay screen may appear. Select “Run Install.
3 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete. The following software is installed and shortcut icons appear on the desktop. • Sony Picture Utility “Picture Motion Browser” • Sony Image Data Suite “Image Data Converter SR” “Image Data Lightbox SR” After you install the software, a shortcut icon for the customers registration website is created on the desktop. Once you register on the website, you can get secure and useful customer support. http://www.sony.
Using “Picture Motion Browser” Note • “Picture Motion Browser” is not compatible with Macintosh computers. With “Picture Motion Browser” you can: • Import images shot with the camera and display them on the computer. • Organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them. • Retouch (Red Eye Correction, etc.), print, and send still images as e-mail attachments, change the shooting date and more. • Print or save still images with the date.
Using “Image Data Converter SR” Note • If you save an image as RAW data, the image is saved in the ARW2.0 format. With “Image Data Converter SR Ver.2.0” you can: • Edit images recorded in RAW mode with various corrections, such as tone curve, and sharpness. • Adjust images with the white balance, exposure, and creative style, etc. • Save the images displayed and edited on a computer. You can either save the image as RAW data or save it in the general file format.
Using “Image Data Lightbox SR” With “Image Data Lightbox SR” you can: • Display and compare RAW/JPEG images recorded with this camera. • Rate the images on a scale of five. • Display an image in “Image Data Converter SR” and make adjustments to it. • For details on “Image Data Lightbox SR,” refer to the Guide. To start the Guide from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] (in Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony Image Data Suite] t [Help] t [Image Data Lightbox SR].
Printing images Specifying DPOF Using the camera, you can specify the images and the number of images to print before you print images at a shop or with your printer. Follow the procedure below. DPOF specifications are left with images after printing. It is recommended that you unspecify them after printing. Specifying /unspecifying DPOF on selected images 1 MENU button t 1 t [DPOF setup] t [Marked images] An image is displayed on the single screen. 2 Select the image with b/B on the controller.
Dating images 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 t [On] 1 t [DPOF setup] t [Date imprint] t Note • This function may not provided, depending on the printer. Creating an index print You can create an index print of all the images in the memory card.
Printing images by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Note • You cannot print RAW data files.
Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer 1 Connect the camera to the printer. 1 To the USB terminal USB cable 2 To the USB terminal 2 Turn on your camera and the printer. The screen used for selecting images you want to print appears. Stage 3: Printing 1 Select the image to print with b/B on the controller, then press the center of the controller. • To cancel, press the center again. 2 Repeat step 1 if you want to print other images. 3 Press the MENU button and set up each item.
To cancel the print During printing, pressing the center of the controller cancels the print. Remove the USB cable or turn off the camera. When you want to print again, follow the procedure (Stages 1 to 3) above. PictBridge menu Page 1 Print Prints the selected images. For details, see “Stage 3: Printing.” Set print q’ty You can specify the number of prints, up to 20. The same number of prints is specified on all the selected images. Paper size Auto Printer setup 9×13cm/3.
Layout Auto Printer setup 1-up/Borderless Borderless, 1 image/sheet 1-up 1 image/sheet 2-up 2 images/sheet 3-up 3 images/sheet 4-up 4 images/sheet 8-up 8 images/sheet Index Prints all the selected images as an index print. Printing layout follows the printer setup. Date imprint Day and time Attaches the date and time. Date Attaches the date. Off Does not attach the date. Page 2 Unmark all After the message appears, select [OK], then press the center of the controller.
Others Specifications [Viewfinder] Camera Focusing Screen Spherical Acute Matte [System] Field of View 0.95 Camera Type Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera with built-in flash and interchangeable lenses Lens All of α Lens Type Magnification 0.83 × with 50 mm lens at infinity, –1 m–1 Eye Relief [Image sensor] Total pixel number of camera Approx. 10 800 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 10 200 000 pixels Image format 23.6×15.
[Shutter] Type [Others] Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focalplane type Speed range 1/4000 second to 30 seconds, bulb, (1/3 EV step) PictBridge Compatible Exif Print Compatible PRINT Image Matching III Compatible Flash sync speed 1/160 second Dimensions Approx. 130.8 × 98.5 × 71.3 mm (5 1/4 × 4 × 2 7/8 inches) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions) [Built-In-Flash] Mass Flash G.No. GN 12 (in meters at ISO 100) Recycling time Approx.
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H Used battery Lithium-ion battery Maximum voltage DC 8.4 V Nominal voltage DC 7.2 V Maximum charge current 2.0 A Maximum charge voltage DC 8.4 V Capacity 11.8 Wh (1 650 mAh) Maximum dimensions Approx. 38.2 × 20.5 × 55.6 mm (1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 1/4 inches) (W/H/D) Mass Approx. 78 g (2.8 oz) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
• Microdrive is a registered trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies in the United States and/or other countries. • Adobe is a registered trademark or a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. • D-Range Optimizer Advanced uses technology provided by Apical Limited. • In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers.
Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. Check the items on pages 143 to 151. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 1 Check the following items. 2 Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery pack again after about one minute, and turn on the power. 3 Reset the settings (page 116). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed.
The power turns off suddenly. • If you do not operate the camera for given period of time, the camera turns to power saving mode and nearly shuts down. To cancel the power save, operate the camera, such as pressing the shutter button halfway down (page 48). Shooting images Nothing is displayed on the LCD monitor when the power is turned on. • In the default setting, the LCD monitor will turn off if no operation is registered for more than five seconds to minimize the battery consumption.
• You are shooting in RAW mode (page 106). Since the RAW data file is large, the RAW mode shooting may take time. The image is out of focus. • The subject is too close. Check the minimum focal distance of the lens. • You are shooting in manual focus mode, set the focus mode lever to AF (autofocus) (page 67). Eye-Start AF does not work. • Set [Eye-Start AF] to [On] (page 69). • Press the shutter button halfway down. The flash does not work. • The flash mode is set to [Autoflash].
The image is whitish (Flare). Blurring of light appears on the image (Ghosting). • The picture was taken under a strong light source, and excessive light has entered the lens. Attach a lens hood. The corners of the picture are too dark. • If any filter or hood is used, take it off and try shooting again. Depending on the thickness of the filter and improper attachment of the hood, the filter or the hood may partially appear in the image.
The image does not appear on the TV screen. • Check [Video output] to see if the video output signal of your camera is set to the color system of your TV (page 105). • Check whether the connection is correct (page 104). Deleting/Editing images Your camera cannot delete an image. • Cancel the protection (page 101). You have deleted an image by mistake. • Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. We recommend that you protect images that you do not want to delete (page 101).
You cannot copy images. • Make the USB connection by properly connecting the camera with your computer (page 120). • Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS (page 121). • 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 109). The image cannot be played back on a computer. • If you are using “Picture Motion Browser,” refer to the “Picture Motion Browser Guide.
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not recognized by a computer with a “Memory Stick” slot. • If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not supported on your computer’s “Memory Stick” slot, connect the camera to the computer (page 120). The computer recognizes the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” Printing Also see “PictBridge compliant printer” (as follows) in conjunction with the following items. The color of the image is strange.
PictBridge compliant printer For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer or consult with the manufacturer of the printer. A connection cannot be established. • The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge standard. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with PictBridge or not. • Set [USB connection] to [PTP] (page 135). • Disconnect and connect the USB cable again.
Others The lens gets fogged. • Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it (page 154). The message “Set date and time?” appears when you turn on the camera. • The camera has been left unused for sometime with a low battery or no battery pack. Charge the battery pack and set the date again (page 25). If the date setting is lost every time the battery pack is charged, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Warning messages If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. If the message still appears, change the memory card. Card error • An incompatible memory card is inserted or the format was failed. For “InfoLITHIUM” battery only • An incompatible battery pack is being used. Set date and time? • Set the date and time. If the message appears frequently, the internal backup battery is used up. Replace the battery (pages 25, 154).
No images • There is no image in the memory card. Unable to magnify. Unable to rotate image. • Images recorded with other cameras may not be enlarged or rotated. Image protected • You tried to delete protected images. Unable to print. • You tried to mark RAW images with a DPOF mark. Initializing USB connection... • A USB connection has been established. Do not disconnect the USB cable. Check the connected device. • A PictBridge connection cannot be established.
Precautions or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended. Do not use/store the camera in the following places On moisture condensation • In an extremely hot, dry or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater • The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction.
discharged. In this case, be sure to charge this rechargeable battery before using the camera. However, even if this rechargeable battery is not charged, you can still use the camera as long as you do not record the date and time. Charging method of the internal rechargeable battery Insert a charged battery pack in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied), and leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off.
Index Index Numerics 40-segment honeycomb pattern metering..................................80 A Adobe RGB ................................87 AE lock .......................................76 AEL button ...............................112 AF area .......................................70 AF illuminator ............................73 Ambient bracket .........................91 Amount of exposure ...................56 Anti-dust function.......................32 Aperture ................................
Exposure compensation ............. 78 Exposure lock ............................ 76 Exposure mode .......................... 56 Eyecup ....................................... 27 Eyepiece cover ........................... 27 Eyepiece sensors ........................ 28 Eye-Start AF .............................. 69 Image size ................................ 106 Index print ................................ 134 Index screen ............................... 96 Info.disp.time ...........................
Noise reduction.........................110 Number of recordable images ..........................................29, 30 P PictBridge .................................135 Picture Motion Browser ...........130 PlaybackDisplay .........................93 Portrait ........................................50 Power save................................113 Preset white balance ...................83 Pressing halfway down.........49, 67 Print ..................................133, 135 Priority setup ................
