Preparing the camera Before your operation Shooting images Using the shooting function Using the viewing function Using the menu 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-A900 Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSLR-A900 Serial No. __________________________ WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For Customers in the U.S.A.
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 block the slots and openings by placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. – Never place the set in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided. – Do not place the set near or over a radiator or heat register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight.
Read this first CAUTION Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.
Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A900 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address:16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
For Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit.
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 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.
Notes on using your camera No compensation for contents of the recording Warning on copyright 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 .............................................. 9 Preparing the camera Checking the accessories supplied .................................. 13 Preparing the battery pack ............................................... 14 Attaching a lens ...............................................................
Using a flash (not supplied) ............................................. 65 Selecting the flash mode ............................................ 66 Shooting with Slow Sync ........................................... 67 Shooting with High Speed Sync (HSS) ..................... 67 Using a flash equipped with a flash sync terminal cord ............................................................................ 68 Adjusting the brightness of the image (Metering, Exposure, Flash compensation) ...............
Using the menu Menu function list .......................................................... 105 Recording menu 1 ................................................... 107 Recording menu 2 ................................................... 110 Recording menu 3 ................................................... 112 Recording menu 4 ................................................... 114 Custom menu 1 ......................................................... 116 Custom menu 2 ................................
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. To use your camera abroad — Power sources You can use your camera and the battery charger and the AC-VQ900AM AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world. A Type (American Type) B Type (British Type) BF Type (British Type) B3 Type (British Type) C Type (CEE Type) SE Type (CEE Type) O Type (Ocean 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.
230 110 220 220 50 60 50 50 BF A C/BF A/C Voltage 240 230/240 Frequency (Hz) 50 50 Plug type O O Voltage 120 120 Frequency (Hz) 60 60 Plug type A A Voltage 120/240 110 110/220 110 110 120 110 110 120/127 120/240 110/220 Frequency (Hz) 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 50 60 60 60 Plug type A A A/C A A A A A A A A Voltage 220 127/220 220 120 220 120 Frequency (Hz) 50 60 50 60 60 60 Plug type C/BF/O A/C C A A/C A Voltage 220 220 230 127/220 220 240 Frequency (Hz) 50 50 50 50 50 50 Plug type C/BF C/BF C A/
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 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. High Low You cannot shoot 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.
• The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The battery capacity decreases as the number of uses increases and also over time. • The number of images that can be recorded is decreased under the following conditions: – The surrounding temperature is low. – The camera has been turned on and off many times. – Focus mode is set to AF-C (Continuous AF).
Attaching a lens 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens. orange index marks on the lens and camera. Orange index marks 3 Turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. • When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. Notes • The shutter is not released if the lens is not attached, except when the mode dial is set to M (page 55).
2 Replace the cap on the lens and attach the body cap to the camera. • Before you attach the cap, remove dust from the cap. Note on changing the lens The camera is equipped with an anti-dust function to prevent dust from landing on the image sensor. However, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camera when attaching/removing a lens. If dust or debris lands on the image sensor Clean the image sensor using [Cleaning mode] in the (page 36).
Inserting a memory card You can use a CompactFlash card (CF card), Microdrive, or “Memory Stick Duo” as a memory card. 2 Insert a memory card (not Terminal part supplied) from the terminal part (the terminal side has a number of small holes). Set the face side with the label toward the LCD monitor. • For a “Memory Stick Duo,” insert it all the way in until it clicks. Terminal part 3 Close the memory card cover. Note • In the default setting, a CF card is selected as the memory card.
To remove the memory card Check that the access lamp is not lit, then open the memory card cover. CompactFlash/Microdrive: Push down the CF card eject lever. After the card is ejected a little, pull out the memory card. “Memory Stick Duo”: Push the “Memory Stick Duo” once. CF card eject lever Access lamp To shoot using a “Memory Stick Duo” After turning on the camera, follow the steps below to switch the memory card setting. 1 Press the Fn button so that the Quick Navi screen appears (page 48).
Notes on using memory cards On the CF card/Microdrive • Be sure to format the CF card/Microdrive using this camera when you use it for the first time. • Do not remove the label of a CF card/Microdrive or attach a new label over the label. • Do not press on the label strongly. On the “Memory Stick” • “Memory Stick Duo”: You can use the “Memory Stick Duo” with your camera. • “Memory Stick”: You cannot use the “Memory Stick” with your camera.
• A “Memory Stick Duo” formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with this camera. • Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the “Memory Stick Duo” and the equipment used. Notes on using a “Memory Stick Duo” • Do not press down hard when you write down on the memo area. • Do not attach a label on the “Memory Stick Duo” itself. • Do not strike, bend or drop the “Memory Stick Duo.” • Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick Duo.
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. 2 Verify that [OK] is selected on the LCD monitor, then press the center of the multi-selector. 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 multi-selector. • 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 multiselector. To cancel the date/time setting operation Press the MENU button. Adjusting the diopter Adjust the diopter-adjustment dial to your eyesight until the indicators appear clearly in the viewfinder. • Turn the dial toward + when you are farsighted, toward – when you are near-sighted. • Training the camera on the light allows you to adjust the diopter easily.
Using the accessories supplied Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the both ends of the strap on the camera. 29 Preparing the camera This section describes how to use the shoulder strap, Remote Commander clip, and Remote Commander. The other accessories are described in the following pages.
Using the Remote Commander clip You can catch the cord of the RM-S1AM Remote Commander (not supplied) on the shoulder strap to secure it. 1 Open the Remote Commander clip. 2 Clip the strap and the cord of the Remote Commander to the Remote Commander clip. 3 Close the Remote Commander clip. How to use the Remote Commander 1 Remove the insulation sheet. Insulation sheet 2 Point the Remote Commander at the remote sensor on the front of the camera in order to operate the camera (page 38).
The names of the buttons A 2 SEC (shutter release in 2 seconds) button (83, 88) B SHUTTER button (83, 88) C Preparing the camera (Histogram) button (93) D DISP (Display) button (92) E (Index) button (96) F (Rotate) button (94) G (Playback) button (92) H MENU button (105) I PRINT button (155) J Transmitter K (Slide show) button (126) L / M (Delete) button (99) (Scale up/down) buttons (95) N v/V/b/B/ (47) To change the battery of the Remote Commander 1 While pressing on the tab, inset your
Note • When the lithium battery becomes weak, the operating distance of the Remote Commander may shorten, or the Remote Commander may not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
Checking the number of recordable images Notes • If “0” flashes in yellow, the memory card is full. Replace the memory card with another one, or delete images in the current memory card (page 99). • When “----” flashes in yellow, it means no memory card is inserted or [Memory card] (page 129) is not set to a correct position. Insert a memory card or set it to a correct position.
“Memory Stick Duo” Capacity 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 145 294 582 1169 2369 Fine 97 196 388 779 1579 Extra fine 42 85 168 339 687 cRAW & JPEG 27 55 110 221 449 RAW & JPEG 20 41 81 164 333 cRAW 38 77 154 309 627 RAW 26 52 103 208 423 Quality Standard * When [Aspect ratio] is set to [16:9], you can record more images than the numbers shown in the tables above. However, if you record an image as a RAW image, the number is the same as that of the [3:2] aspect ratio.
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, it may appear on the photo image, depending on the shooting environment. If there is dust on the image sensor, use a commercially available blower and clean the image sensor following the steps below. You can easily clean the image sensor using only the blower and the anti-dust function. Notes • Cleaning can be performed only when the battery level is (three remaining battery icons) or more.
6 Use the blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area. Preparing the camera • Do not touch the image sensor with the tip of the blower. Complete the cleaning quickly. • Hold the camera’s face downward to prevent the dust from resettling in the camera. • When cleaning the image sensor, do not put the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the lens mount. 7 Attach the lens and turn the camera off. Note • The camera starts beeping if the battery pack is discharged during cleaning.
Before your operation Identifying parts and screen indicators See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
Rear side Before your operation A Viewfinder (28) K Diopter-adjustment dial (28) B Eyepiece sensors (127) L For shooting: AEL (AE lock) button (71)/SLOW SYNC button (67) For viewing: (Index) button (96) C Power switch (27) D MENU button (105) E DISP (Display) button/LCD brightness button (42, 92) F G (Delete) button (99) (Playback) button (92) M Metering mode lever (69) N Display panel (44) O For shooting: AF/MF (Auto H LCD monitor (41) focus/manual focus) button (64) For viewing: (Enlarge) butt
Sides/Bottom A “Memory Stick Duo” insertion slot (23) B Memory card cover (23) C CF card insertion slot (23) D CF card eject lever (24) E Hooks for shoulder strap (29) F REMOTE terminal G DC IN terminal • When connecting the ACVQ900AM AC Adaptor/ Charger (not supplied) to the camera, turn the camera off, then plug the connector of the AC Adaptor/Charger to the DC IN terminal on the camera.
LCD monitor (Recording information display) Before your operation • The illustration above is an example of the detailed display in the horizontal position. A C Display Indication Display P A S M Mode dial (49, 51) 1/125 Shutter speed (54) F5.6 Aperture (53) +2.
Display Indication D AWB White balance (Auto, Preset, Color temperature, Color filter, Custom) (75) Display 5500K M1 Indication 90% Battery remaining (19) Image quality (108) Image size (107)/APS-C size (134)/Aspect ratio (107) Memory card (24) 100 Remaining number of recordable images (33) Switching the recording information display Press the DISP button to switch between the enlarged display and the detailed 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 127).
Display panel You can adjust white balance, ISO sensitivity, drive mode, and exposure compensation by checking the display panel on the top of the camera. A Shutter speed (54)/Aperture (53) Exposure (70) White balance (75) ISO sensitivity (74) Drive mode (83) B Display Indication Battery remaining (19) [100] Remaining number of recordable images (33)* * Even when the remaining number of recordable images is more than 999, “999” is displayed on the display panel.
Viewfinder Display Display Indication Indication SteadyShot scale (46) AF area (60) Aspect ratio 16:9 (107) Spot AF area (60) Spot metering area (69) Shooting area for aspect ratio 16:9 (107) APS-C size area (134) B Display Indication Flash compensation (73) Flash charging (65) WL Wireless flash (66) High-speed sync (67) Manual focus (62) z Focus (59) 125 Shutter speed (54) 5.
Camera shake warning indicator Due to potential camera shake, the flashes in the viewfinder. (Camera shake warning) indicator Note • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is displayed only in the exposure modes that the shutter speed is automatically set. This indicator is not displayed in M/S/PS modes. SteadyShot scale indicator Setting the switch to “ON” turns on the (SteadyShot scale) indicator. Wait until the camera shake is reduced and the scale becomes low, then start shooting.
Selecting a function/setting You can select a function for shooting or playback on the recording information display that is displayed by pressing the Fn (Function) button, or from the screens that are displayed by pressing the DRIVE or MENU button, etc. Before your operation When you start an operation, an operation guide that indicates a function of the multi-selector is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Selecting the functions on the Quick Navi screen Using the Quick Navi screen, you can change settings directly on the recording information display. 1 Press the Fn button so that the Quick Navi screen appears. 2 Following the operation guide, select the desired item with v/V/ b/B on the multi-selector. Operation guide 3 Set the item with the front or rear Front control dial control dial. • For details on how to set up each item, see the corresponding page.
Shooting images Shooting with the automatic setting The “AUTO” mode allows you to easily shoot any subject under any conditions. 1 Set the mode dial to . Shooting images 2 Hold the camera and look into the viewfinder. Focus area Focus indicator 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus and press the shutter button fully down to shoot. When the focus is confirmed, the focus indicator z or lights up (page 59).
• The actual setting may not correspond to the positions of the focus mode lever and metering mode lever on the camera. Refer to the information displayed on the LCD monitor when you take pictures.
Exposure mode If you adjust the shutter speed or aperture, the effect on the picture is changed, even if it is the same subject. This camera has the following four modes. The number positions (1/2/3) are used to recall the saved settings. See page 91. Front control dial Mode dial Rear control dial A: Aperture priority mode (page 53) Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually. Shoots by controlling the blur of the background.
Program Shift You can temporarily change the shutter speed and aperture value combination with the correct exposure determined by the camera maintained. 1 Press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus. Shutter speed Aperture value The shutter speed and aperture value are indicated. 2 Rotate the front or rear control dial to select your desired combination while the focus is achieved.
Shooting with Aperture priority If you set the aperture (a smaller Fnumber) wider, the in-focus range becomes narrower. Only the main subject is then in focus. When the aperture is smaller (a larger F-number), the in-focus range becomes wider. The whole image is sharpened. The shutter speed is automatically adjusted. Wide aperture Small aperture Shooting images 1 Set the mode dial to A. 2 Select the aperture value (F- Aperture (F-number) number) with the front or rear control dial.
Shooting with Shutter speed priority If you shoot a moving subject at a higher shutter speed, it appears as if frozen on the image. At a lower shutter speed, the subject appears as if it flowing. Aperture value is automatically adjusted. High shutter speed Slow shutter speed 1 Set the mode dial to S. 2 Select the shutter speed with the Shutter speed front or rear control dial. • The shutter speed is adjusted in 1/3 EV increments.
Shooting with Manual exposure You can manually adjust the shutter speed and aperture values. This mode is useful when you maintain the setting of the shutter speed and the aperture value or when you use an exposure meter. 1 Set the mode dial to M. 2 Rotate the front control dial to Shooting images adjust the shutter speed, and rotate the rear control dial to adjust the aperture.
Manual shift You can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination without changing the exposure you set. Rotate the front control dial while pressing the AEL button to select the shutter speed and aperture value combination. AEL button Shooting with BULB You can shoot trails of light, such as fireworks, with a long exposure. 1 Set the mode dial to M. 2 Rotate the front control dial to the BULB left until [BULB] is indicated. 3 Rotate the rear control dial to adjust the aperture (F-number).
4 Press and hold the shutter button for the duration of the shooting. As long as the shutter button is pressed, the shutter remains open. • Using a Remote Commander (either the one supplied, or another of your choice) reduces the camera shake and continues the exposure without pressing and holding the shutter button. 57 Shooting images Notes • When using a tripod, turn off the SteadyShot function. • The longer the exposure time, the more outstanding the noise on the image.
Using the shooting function Selecting the focus method Selecting the focus mode (Auto focus) 1 Set the focus mode lever to the Auto focus (S, A, C) desired position. 2 Press the shutter button halfway Focus area sensor down to check the focus and shoot the image. • When the focus is confirmed, the focus indicator changes to z or (page 59). • The area that the focus is confirmed in the AF area illuminated briefly in red.
• You can set the function of the “A” position of the focus mode lever to DMF (Direct Manual Focus) with [AF-A setup] in the Recording menu (page 63). 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.
Selecting the focus area Spot AF area Select the desired AF area to suit the shooting conditions or your preference. The area used for focusing is illuminated briefly. AF area Area 1 Press the Fn button to display the Quick Navi screen (page 48). 2 Select the AF area item with v/V/ b/B on the multi-selector. 3 Select the desired mode with front or rear control dial. (Wide) (Spot) 60 The camera determines which of the nine AF areas is used in focusing within the AF area.
(Local) Choose the area for which you want to activate the focus from among nine areas with the multi-selector during the shooting. To select the spot AF area, press the center of the multi-selector. Notes • The supplementary ranging points are activated only when (Wide) is selected. They are not displayed in the viewfinder. • The AF area may not be illuminated during continuous shooting or when the shutter button is pressed all the way down without pause.
AF illuminator Press the shutter button halfway down, a red illuminator is automatically emitted until the focus is locked, according to the situation. When you shoot a subject under dark conditions, or when you shoot a low contrast subject, the AF illuminator allows the camera to focus more easily on the subject. AF illuminator • The AF illuminator does not operate when the focus mode is set to Continuous AF or the subject is moving in Automatic AF.
2 Rotate the focusing ring of the lens to achieve a sharp focus. Focusing ring Shooting with Direct manual focus You can make fine adjustments after adjusting the focus in auto focus (Direct manual focus). You can assign this function to the “A” position of the focus mode lever. You can quickly focus on a subject rather than using the manual focus from the beginning. This is convenient in cases such as macro shooting.
Switching the AF/MF easily You can switch between auto focus and manual focus without relaxing your position (AF/MF control). Press the AF/MF button. In auto focus mode: The focus mode is switched temporarily to the manual focus. Press and hold the AF/MF button and adjust the focus by rotating the focusing ring. AF/MF button Focusing ring In manual focus mode: The focus mode is switched temporarily to the auto focus and the focus is locked.
Using a flash (not supplied) In a dark location, using the flash allows you to shoot the subject brightly, and it also helps to prevent camera shake. When shooting into the sun, you can use the flash to shoot a bright image of the backlit subject. For details on how to use the flash, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the flash. 1 Remove the accessory shoe cap and attach the flash (not supplied).
Selecting the flash mode 1 Press the Fn button to display the Quick Navi screen (page 48). • When the enlarged display screen is used, set up from the menu (page 105). 2 Select the flash item with v/V/b/ B on the multi-selector. 3 Select the desired mode with the front or rear control dial. (Autoflash) Fires if it is dark or against light. This is selectable only when the AUTO mode is selected. (Fill-flash) Fires every time the shutter is released. (Rear sync.
5 Shoot the image. The flash of the HVL-F58AM and another flash are fired. Notes • Change the channel of the external flash when another photographer is using a wireless flash nearby and his/her flash light triggers firing of your flash. To change the channel of the external flash, refer to the operating instructions supplied with it. • For details on the wireless flash, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the flash.
• For details on High Speed Sync, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the flash. Using a flash equipped with a flash sync terminal cord Open the cover of the (flash sync) terminal and plug the cord in. (flash sync) terminal • You can use a flash equipped with a flash sync terminal of the opposite polarity. Notes • Select the manual exposure mode and set the shutter speed to 1/200 second with the SteadyShot on or 1/250 second with the SteadyShot off.
Adjusting the brightness of the image (Metering, Exposure, Flash compensation) Selecting the Metering mode You can select the method for measuring the brightness of a subject. Select the desired mode with the metering mode lever. This divides the whole screen into 40 segments to measure light (40-segment honeycomb pattern metering).
Multi segment metering The screen of this camera is equipped with 39 honeycomb sharped metering elements and one metering element that covers the surrounding area. These elements work in sync with auto focus, allowing the camera to accurately measure the position and brightness of the subject in order to determine the exposure. • In multi segment metering, if the focus is locked, the exposure (the shutter speed and the aperture) is locked simultaneously (only when Single-shot AF or Automatic AF).
2 Adjust the exposure with b/B on the multi-selector. • You can use the front or rear control dial instead. Standard exposure • The exposure is compensated by 1/3 of a step between ±3.0 EV. You can set this exposure step to 1/2 EV increments with [Exposure step] in the Recording menu (page 111). Shooting with fixed brightness (AE Lock) You can fix the exposure before deciding on the composition when taking a picture.
2 Press the AEL button to lock the exposure. (AE lock mark) appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor. AEL button 3 While pressing the AEL button, recompose the image, if necessary, and shoot the image. • If you continue to shoot with the same exposure value, press and hold the AEL button after the shooting. The setting is canceled when the button is released. • You can change the function and operation of the AEL button with [AEL button] in the Custom menu (page 118).
Adjusting the amount of flash light (Flash compensation) When shooting with the flash, you can adjust the amount of flash light alone, without changing the exposure compensation. You can only change the exposure of a main subject which is within the flash range. Adjusting it toward + makes the flash level higher and adjusting it toward – makes the flash level lower. 1 Press the Fn button to display the Quick Navi screen (page 48). 2 Select the flash compensation item with v/V/b/B on the multiselector.
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 multi-selector. • You can use the front or rear control dial instead. The number is incremented by 1 step using the front control dial and it is incremented by 1/3 step using the rear control dial.
Adjusting the color tones (White balance) WB button White balance is a feature that adjusts the color tone to approximate what you see. When [AWB] (Auto WB) is selected, the white balance is automatically adjusted. However, you can use this feature when the color tone of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you want to change the color tone on purpose for photographic expression.
3 Select a preset white balance, then finely adjust the color tone with b/B on the multi-selector, if necessary. Adjusting it toward + turns the image reddish and adjusting it toward – turns the image bluish. (The increment is equivalent to about 10 Mired*.) • You can use the rear control dial instead. * Mired: a unit to indicate the color conversion quality in color temperature filters. AWB (Auto WB) Approx. 3000 to The camera automatically detects a light 7500K source and adjusts the color tones.
2 Select [5500K] (ColorTemperature) or [0] (Color filter) with v/ V on the multi-selector. • To set the color temperature, select the value with b/B. • To set the color filter, select the compensation direction with b/B. Sets the white balance by the color temperature. The higher the number, the more reddish the image and the lower the number, the more bluish the image. The color temperature can be selected between 2500K and 9900K.
3 Select [ SET] with b/B on the multi-selector, then press the center of the multi-selector. 4 Hold the camera so that the white area fully covers the spotmetering circle and press the shutter button down. The shutter clicks and the calibrated values (ColorTemperature and Color filter) are displayed. 5 Select a memory number with b/B, press the center of the multi-selector. The monitor returns to the recording information display with the memorized custom white balance setting retained.
Image processing Using the D-Range Optimizer The camera analyzes the subject almost instantly and automatically compensates to improve the image quality with the optimal brightness and gradation. You can shoot images with the natural color that you intend to reproduce. 1 Press the Fn button to display the Quick Navi screen (page 48). 2 Select the D-Range Optimizer 3 Select the desired mode with the front control dial. • To adjust (Off) (Standard) (Advanced: Level), use the rear control dial.
• For enlarged RAW images, the effects of the D-Range optimizer other than (Standard) cannot be checked on the camera. • When shooting with the D-Range optimizer, the image may be noisy. Especially when you enhance the effect with (Advanced: Level), select the level by checking the recorded image. Using the Creative Style This Creative Style is pre-programmed with image styles optimal for various scenes and purposes. You can take a picture with an appropriate level of color reproduction and tone.
To use image styles other than the default ones 1 Select the style box for which you want to change the setting. the cursor to the right with B on the multi-selector, and select the desired image style with v/V on the multi-selector. 2 Move Image styles For capturing various scenes with rich gradation and beautiful colors. (Vivid) The saturation and contrast are heightened for capturing striking images of colorful scenes and subjects such as flowers, spring greenery, blue sky, or ocean views.
Parameters (Contrast) The higher the value selected, the more the difference of light and shadow is accentuated, thus making an impact on an image. (Saturation) The higher the value selected, the vivider the color. When a lower value selected, the color of the image is restrained and quiet. (Sharpness) Adjusts the sharpness. The higher the value selected, the more the highlighting of the contours is accentuated, and the lower the value selected, the more the highlighting of the contours is softened.
Selecting the drive mode This camera has nine drive modes, such as single-shot advanced, continuous advanced. Use them for your purpose. 1 Press the DRIVE button to display DRIVE button the setup screen. 2 Select the desired mode with v/V on the multi-selector, then select the desired setting with b/B on the multi-selector. Using the shooting function Single-shot adv. (page 83) Continuous adv. (page 84) Self-timer (page 85) Bracket: Cont.
Shooting continuously When you press and hold the shutter button, the camera records the images continuously. Shoots at a maximum of 5 images per second* Shoots at a maximum of 3 images per second* * Our measurement conditions: [Image size] is set to [L:24M], [Quality] is set to [Fine], the focus mode is set to Single-shot AF or manual focus, and the shutter speed is 1/250 second or faster.
Using the self-timer After you press the shutter button, the shutter will be released about ten seconds. When the self-timer is activated, audio signals and the selftimer lamp indicate the condition. The self-timer lamp flashes quickly and the audio signal sounds quickly right before the shooting. After you press the shutter button, the shutter will be released about two seconds. This is convenient to reduce the camera shake because the mirror moves upward before shooting.
* (Bracket: Shoots three or five images with the exposure shifted by a selected step. Press and hold the shutter button until the recording stops. * (Bracket: Single) Shoots three or five images with the exposure shifted by a selected step. Press the shutter button shot by shot. Cont.) * _._ EV beneath / is the step currently selected and _ to the right of EV is the number currently selected. • In the default setting, the camera shoots in the order 0 t – t +.
• 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.” Shooting with the white balance bracket Based on the selected white balance value three images are taken per one shooting with the color temperature shifted.
1 Press the shutter button. The focus and exposure are locked and the mirror moves upward. 2 Press the shutter button again to shoot. • If you use the Remote Commander (not supplied), you can reduce the camera shake furthermore. Notes • The mirror automatically moves downward after 30 seconds from the time the mirror is moved upward. Press the shutter button again. • High speed sync shooting and WL high speed sync shooting cannot be used during mirror lockup shooting.
Using the preview function You can check the approximate sharpness of the subject in the viewfinder before the actual shooting (Optical preview). Then, you can check the condition of the image on the LCD monitor on the rear of the camera beforehand, and on the same screen, you can check and adjust the effect of the exposure, white balance, D-Range Optimizer, and so on (Intelligent preview). 1 Focus on the subject and press the preview button.
When you want to activate only the Optical preview function Set [Preview Function] to [Optical Preview] in the Custom menu (page 117). Notes • The image in the viewfinder will be darker during the Optical preview. • The auto focus does not function during an Optical preview. Focus on the subject beforehand. • The Intelligent preview feature cannot be used during BULB shooting. • The Intelligent preview feature cannot be used when the buffer memory of the camera is full.
Registering your own settings You can register three combinations of frequently used modes and settings in the memory. You can recall the registered settings with the mode dial. 1 Put the camera on the setting you want to register. 2 Press the MENU button, and select [Memory] in the Recording menu 4 with v/V/b/B on the multi-selector. 3 Select the number you want to register with b/B on the multiselector, then press the center of the multi-selector.
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 multi-selector. 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. Displays previous or next images, up to five images.
Displaying the histogram A histogram is the luminance distribution that shows how many pixels of a particular brightness exist in the picture. Press the button. The histogram and recording data of the displayed image are displayed. button To return to the normal playback screen Press the button again.
Number of pixels 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 bright or dark area portion. It is impossible to restore these area with a computer later.
Note • When you copy rotated images to a computer, “PMB” contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) can display the rotated images correctly. However, the images may not be rotated depending on the software. Enlarging images An image can be enlarged for closer examination. This is convenient to check the focus condition of a recorded image. 1 Display the image you want to enlarge, then press the button. The center of the image is enlarged. button 2 Scale up or down the image with the rear control dial.
Note • For enlarged RAW images, the effect of the D-Range optimizer other than (Standard) cannot be checked on the camera. Scaling range Image size Scaling range L Approx. ×1.2 – ×19 M Approx. ×1.2 – ×14 S Approx. ×1.2 – ×9.4 Switching to the display of the image list 1 Press the button. button The screen changes to the index screen. 2 Press the DISP button repeatedly to select the desired screen format.
Checking the information of recorded images Basic information display Display Indication Display Indication Memory card (23) 3/7 File number/total number of images Folder - file number (143) - Protect (124) DPOF3 Using the viewing function 100-0003 DPOF set (124) Image quality (108) Image size (107)/APS-C size (134)/Aspect ratio (107) Battery remaining warning (19) 1/125 Shutter speed (54) F3.
Histogram display A Display Display Indication Exposure compensation (70) –0.3 Flash compensation (73) Memory card (23) 100-0003 Folder - file number (143) - Protect (124) DPOF3 DPOF set (124) Indication –0.
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 on the multi-selector, then press the Using the viewing function center of the multi-selector. Deleting all the images in the folder 1 Press the button.
5 Select [Delete] with v on the multi-selector, then press the center of the multi-selector.
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. Using the viewing function 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 multi-selector.
To use your camera abroad It may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of your TV system (page 128). On TV color systems If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the video cable. The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used.
Viewing images higher image quality If you are using an HDTV equipped with an HDMI connector, you can view images higher image quality by using an HDMI cable (not supplied). 1 To the HDMI connector HDMI cable (not supplied) 2 To the HDMI terminal Notes • Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo. • Use an HDMI mini connector on one end (for the camera), and a connector suitable for connection to your TV on the other end.
Operating with the Remote Commander Connecting the camera to a TV and turning to the playback mode allows you to play back images using the Remote Commander. Most of the buttons on the Remote Commander have the same functions as the buttons on the camera.
Using the menu Menu function list This section describes how to set up the function using the MENU button. After pressing the MENU button, operate the multi-selector, following the instructions in the operation guide (page 47). MENU button Recording menu (pages 107 to 115) Image size Aspect ratio Quality 1 D-RangeOptimizer Custom button Creative Style Color Space Memory Rec mode reset Using the menu AF-A setup AF area Priority setup 3 AF illuminator AF w/ shutter Long exp.
Playback menu (pages 123 to 126) Delete Format Protect 1 DPOF setup • Date imprint • Index print PlaybackDisplay Slide show • Interval 2 Setup menu (pages 127 to 136) LCD brightness Info.disp.time Power save 1 Video output HDMI output Language Date/Time setup Memory card File number Folder name 2 Select folder • New folder USB connection • MassStrg.card Menu start Delete confirm. Audio signals 3 Cleaning mode AF Micro Adj. • amount Focusing Screen APS-C size capt.
Recording menu Recording menu 1 Image size [Aspect ratio]: [3:2] L:24M 6048 × 4032 pixels M:13M 4400 × 2936 pixels S:6.1M 3024 × 2016 pixels [Aspect ratio]: [16:9] L:21M 6048 × 3408 pixels M:11M 4400 × 2472 pixels S:5.2M 3024 × 1704 pixels [APS-C size capt.]: [On] L:11M 3984 × 2656 pixels M:5.6M 2896 × 1928 pixels S:2.6M 1984 × 1320 pixels Aspect ratio 3:2 A normal ratio. 16:9 An HDTV ratio.
Quality RAW ( ) cRAW* ( File format: RAW (raw data) This format is not achieved by digital processing. 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 LCD monitor. ) RAW & JPEG ( ) 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.
Custom button You can assign a function of your choosing to the C button. In the default setting, [Creative Style] is assigned to the C button. C button The functions you can register AF lock/AF/MF control/Optical Preview/IntelligentPrev./ISO/White balance/Exposure comp./Flash compens./Drive mode/AF area/Image size/ Quality/Creative Style/D-RangeOptimizer/Flash mode/Memory Creative Style For details, see page 80. Color Space sRGB This is the standard color space of the digital camera.
Recording menu 2 Flash mode For details, see page 66. Flash control You can select the flash control mode to set the amount of flash light. ADI flash This method controls the lighting of the flash, factoring in the focus distance information and light metering data from the pre-flash. This method enables an accurate flash compensation with virtually no effect from the reflection off the subject.
Flash compens. For details, see page 73. Exposure step You can select a compensation increment for shutter speed, aperture, and exposure. 0.5 EV Changes in 1/2 EV steps. 0.3 EV Changes in 1/3 EV steps. ISO Auto Range 400 – 1600 Sets the range to 400 – 1600. 400 – 800 Sets the range to 400 – 800. 200 – 1600 Sets the range to 200 – 1600. 200 – 800 Sets the range to 200 – 800. 200 – 400 Sets the range to 200 – 400.
Recording menu 3 AF-A setup For details, see page 63. AF area For details, see page 60. Priority setup Select a setting for shutter release. AF The shutter cannot be released when the focus is not confirmed. Release The shutter can be released even when the focus is not confirmed. Select this setting if the shooting opportunity takes precedence. Note • The shutter can be released regardless of the setting in the manual focus, even if the focus is not achieved.
AF w/ shutter In the default setting, adjusting the focus is carried out by pressing the shutter button halfway down. You can deactivate this action. On Adjusts the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway down. Off Does not adjust the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway down. You can adjust the focus by pressing the center of the multi-selector. This is convenient when shooting continuously at the same focus position. Long exp.NR Long exposure makes noise conspicuous.
Recording menu 4 Memory For details, see page 91. Rec mode reset You can reset the main functions of the recording mode when the mode dial is set to P, A, S, or M. The items to be reset are as follows. Items Reset to (default setting) Exposure comp. (70) ±0.0 Drive mode (83) Single-shot adv.
Items Reset to (default setting) AF w/ shutter (113) On Long exp.
Custom menu Custom menu 1 AF/MF button AF/MF control Uses the button for switching the auto focus and manual focus (page 64). AF lock Uses the button as the AF lock button. Press the shutter button to take pictures while holding the AF/ MF button down. AF/MF control When [AF/MF button] is set to [AF/MF control], you can change how you operate the AF/MF button. Hold AF and MF are switched only while the button is held down. Toggle Press and release the button to switch between AF and MF.
FocusHoldButton If you use a lens equipped with a focus hold button, you can change the function of the button to preview a shot. Focus hold Uses the button as the focus hold button. Optical Preview Uses the button as the optical preview button. IntelligentPrev. Uses the button as the intelligent preview button. Auto review After an image is recorded, you can display it on the LCD monitor. You can change the display time.
Custom menu 2 AEL button The function and the mode of operation of the AEL button can be changed. AEL hold The camera locks the measured exposure value. Select from the following two options: Holding the value while the AEL button is pressed ([AEL hold]) or holding the value until the AEL button is pressed again ([AEL toggle]). This is useful when you want to keep regular exposures on multiple images. AEL toggle AEL hold The camera temporarily performs spot metering and locks the measured exposure value.
Dial exp.comp You can compensate the exposure with the front control dial ( control dial ( ). Off ) or rear Does not compensate the exposure with the dials. Front dial Compensates the exposure with the front control dial. Rear dial Compensates the exposure with the rear control dial. For example, when [Ctrl dial setup] is set to [ SS F/no.], the functions of the front and rear control dials are as follows: Exposure Mode P A S M Off Front dial Rear dial PS shift Exp.
Button ops. In the default setting, pressing the ISO button, WB button, DRIVE button, button, or C button will put the exclusive screen on the display. You can choose to have the Quick Navi screen (page 48) displayed instead. Exclusive disp Displays an exclusive screen for each mode. Quick Navi Displays the Quick Navi screen of the mode selected at the time. Note • Even if [Quick Navi] is selected, the exclusive screen will be displayed when no item is applicable on the enlarged display screen.
Custom menu 3 Exp.comp.set You can select a method for exposure compensation when a flash is used. Ambient&flash Exposure compensation is performed on both the ambient light range (the background that the flash light does not reach) and the flash light range.
Custom reset You can reset the items of the Custom menu. The items to be reset are as follows. Items Reset to (default setting) AF/MF button (116) AF/MF control AF/MF control (116) Hold AF drive speed (116) Fast AF area disp. (116) 0.3 sec FocusHoldButton (117) Focus hold Auto review (117) 2 sec Preview Function (89) Intelligent AEL button (118) AEL hold Ctrl dial setup (118) Dial exp.comp (119) SS F/no. Off Ctrl dial lock (119) Off Button ops.
Playback menu Playback menu 1 Delete You can delete multiple images. Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. Check whether you delete the image or not beforehand. Marked images Deletes the selected images. 1 Select the images you want to delete with b/B on the multi-selector, then press the center of the multi-selector. (To cancel a selection, press the center again.) To delete other images, repeat this step. 2 Press the MENU button.
Protect You can protect images against accidental erasure. Marked images Protects selected images or cancels the protection of the selected images. 1 Select the image you want to protect with b/B on the multi-selector, then press the center of the multi-selector. (To cancel a selection, press the center again.) To protect other images or cancel the protection of other images, repeat this step. 2 Press the MENU button.
Date imprint You can date images when printing them. The position of the date (inside or outside the image, character size, etc.) depends on your printer. On Imposes the date. Off Does not impose the date. Note • This function may not provided, depending on the printer. Index print You can create an index print of all the images in the memory card. Create index Specifies an index print. Delete index Does not specify an index print.
Playback menu 2 Slide show Repeatedly plays back the recorded images in the memory card. You can view the previous/next image with b/B on the multi-selector. To pause the slide show Press the center of the multi-selector. Pressing again starts the slide show again. To end in the middle of the slide show Press the MENU button. Interval 30 sec 10 sec 5 sec 3 sec 1 sec 126 The image switches at the selected interval time.
Setup menu Setup menu 1 LCD brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. Adjust the brightness with b/B on the multi-selector, then press the center of the multi-selector. • On the recording information or playback screen, you can adjust the brightness by pressing the DISP button a little longer. Info.disp.time 1 min Displays for the amount of time you select. 30 sec 10 sec 5 sec Power save You can set the time to turn the camera to the power saving mode (Power save).
Video output Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment. Different countries and regions use different TV color systems. If you want to view images on a TV screen, check page 102 for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used. 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).
Setup menu 2 Memory card You can select the types of memory cards that you use for recording or playback. Memory Stick Uses the “Memory Stick Duo” for recording or playback. CompactFlash Uses the CF card/Microdrive for recording or playback. File number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. The camera does not reset numbers and assigns numbers to files in sequence until the number reaches “9999.
Select the desired folder with v/V on the multi-selector, then press the center of the multi-selector. Note • You cannot select the folder when you are setting [Date form]. New folder You can create a folder in a memory card for recording images. A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher than the largest number currently used, and the folder becomes the current recording folder. USB connection Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to a computer, etc.
Setup menu 3 Menu start You can select the default screen when you press the MENU button. Top Displays the Previous Displays the previously selected menu screen first. 1 or 1 menu screen first. Delete confirm. You can select the default item of a confirmation screen when deleting the images or the folders. “Delete” first [Delete] is selected by default. “Cancel” first [Cancel] is selected by default.
AF Micro Adj. You can finely adjust the focus of each lens. Perform this operation only when needed. Note that you may not be able to properly focus on a subject if you have made a poor adjustment. On Registers the adjustment value of the attached lens or focuses on a subject using the registered value. Adjustment values are set between –20 to +20. Off Does not perform AF fine adjustment. Clear Clears the values of all the registered lenses.
Focusing Screen You can change the focusing screen to Type L (not supplied) or Type M (not supplied) according to your purpose. Select the appropriate setting for the type of screen after changing the screen itself. Type G Standard focusing screens (the default one). Type M Focusing screens that make it easier to check the peak of the focus and approximate sharpness. This is suitable for a brighter lens (F1.4 to 2.8). Type L Focusing screens that are equipped with a grid.
Setup menu 4 APS-C size capt. Captures an image in the area equivalent to the APS-C size. Decide on composition using (APS-C size area) in the viewfinder as a guide. [Aspect ratio] is set to [3:2]. On Shoots an image in the APS-C size area. Off Shoots an image in the normal size area. Reset default You can reset the main functions of the camera. The items to be reset are as follows. Items Reset to (default setting) Recording information display (41) Detailed display Exposure compensation (70) ±0.
Items Reset to (default setting) Flash control (110) ADI flash Flash compens. (73) ±0.0 Exposure step (111) 0.3 EV ISO Auto Range (111) 200 – 800 AF-A setup (112) AF-A AF area (60) Wide Priority setup (112) AF AF illuminator (62) Auto AF w/ shutter (113) On Long exp.NR (113) On High ISO NR (113) Normal Custom menu Items Reset to (default setting) AF/MF button (116) AF/MF control Hold AF drive speed (116) Fast AF area disp. (116) 0.
Playback menu Items Reset to (default setting) DPOF setup – Date imprint (124) Off PlaybackDisplay (125) Auto rotate Slide show – Interval (126) 3 sec Setup menu Items Reset to (default setting) LCD brightness (127) ±0 Info.disp.time (127) 5 sec Power save (127) 3 min HDMI output (128) HD(1080i)prior. File number (129) Series Folder name (129) Standard form USB connection (130) Mass Storage MassStrg.card (130) Selected card Menu start (131) Top Delete confirm.
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 “Documents” (For Windows XP: “My Documents”) folder. 1 Click [Open folder to view files] (For Windows XP: [Open folder to view files] t [OK]) as the wizard screen appears automatically on the desktop. • When the wizard screen does not appear, click [Computer] (For Windows XP: [My Computer]) t [Removable Disk]. 2 Double-click [DCIM]. • In that case, you can also import images using “PMB.
4 Double-click the [Documents] folder. Then, right-click on the “Documents” window to display the menu and click [Paste]. The image files are copied to the “Documents” folder. • When an image with the same file name exists in the copy destination folder, the overwrite confirmation message appears. When you overwrite an existing image with a new one, the original file data is deleted.
Viewing images on your computer For Windows This section describes the procedure for viewing copied images in the “Documents” (For Windows XP: “My Documents”) folder. 1 Click [Start] t [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.
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]. The device is disconnected. x For Macintosh Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the memory card to the “Trash” icon. The camera is disconnected from the computer.
Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders on the memory card. Example: viewing folders on Windows Vista 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. Step 1 is not necessary if the file name has not been changed. 143 Viewing images on a computer AFolders containing image data recorded using this camera.
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. 2 Copy the image file to the memory card folder in the following order. 1 Right-click the image file, then click [Copy].
Using the software To utilize images recorded with the camera, the following software is provided: • Sony Image Data Suite “Image Data Converter SR” “Image Data Lightbox SR” “Remote Camera Control” • Sony Picture Utility “PMB” (Picture Motion Browser) Note • “PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh computers. Recommended computer environment x Windows Recommended environment for using “Image Data Converter SR Ver.
x Macintosh Recommended environment for using “Image Data Converter SR Ver.3”/ “Image Data Lightbox SR”/“Remote Camera Control” OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (v10.4/v10.5) CPU: Power PC G4/G5 series (1.0 GHz or faster is recommended)/Intel Core Solo/Core Duo/Core 2 Duo or faster Memory: 1 GB or more is recommended. Display: 1024 × 768 dots or more Installing the software x Windows • Log on as Administrator. 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.
3 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete. The following software is installed and shortcut icons appear on the desktop. • Sony Image Data Suite “Image Data Converter SR” “Image Data Lightbox SR” • Sony Picture Utility “PMB – Picture Motion Browser” “PMB Guide” x Macintosh • Log on as Administrator. 1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double-click the CD-ROM icon. 3 Copy the [SIDS_INST.
Using “Image Data Converter SR” Note • If you save an image as RAW data, the image is saved in the ARW2.1 format. With “Image Data Converter SR” you can: • Edit images recorded in RAW format with various corrections, such as tone curve, and sharpness. • Adjust images with the white balance, exposure, and creative style, etc. • Save the images displayed and edited on a computer. You can either save the image as RAW format or save it in the general file format.
To start the Help from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Image Data Suite] t [Help] t [Image Data Lightbox SR]. To start up/exit “Image Data Lightbox SR” x Windows Double-click [Image Data Lightbox SR] on the desktop. When starting up from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Image Data Suite] t [Image Data Lightbox SR]. To exit, click the button on the upper-right corner of the screen. The dialogue used for saving a collection appears.
2 Connect the camera and your computer. 1 To the USB terminal USB cable 2 To the USB terminal 3 Turn on the camera and the computer, then start the “Remote Camera Control.” Notes • When you press the shutter button without looking into the viewfinder, close the eyepiece shutter with the eyepiece shutter lever. • In Interval Timer Shooting, the drive mode is set to (Single-shot adv.).
Using “PMB” Note • “PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh computers. With “PMB” you can: • Import images shot with the camera and display them on the computer. • Organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them. • Retouch (Red Eye Correction, etc.), print, and send still images as e-mail attachments, change the shooting date and more. • Print or save still images with the date. • Create a data disc using a CD burner drive or DVD burner drive.
Printing images 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 images.
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 multi-selector, then press the center of the multi-selector. • To cancel, press the center again. Printing images 2 Repeat step 1 if you want to print other images.
To cancel the print During printing, pressing the center of the multi-selector cancels the print. Remove the USB cable or turn off the camera. When you want to print again, follow the procedure (Stages 1 to 3) above. 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 multi-selector.
Notes • Regardless of the menu setup of the camera, setup for printing is fixed as follows: – The number of sheets: 1-up – Paper size: Auto – Layout: Auto – Date imprint: Off • When the camera is connected to a TV with the video cable (supplied), the PRINT button is disabled.
Others Specifications image sensor-Shift mechanism [Viewfinder] Camera Type [System] Camera Type Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera and interchangeable lenses All of α Lens (except for DT lens*) * Using a DT lens is not guaranteed because the corners of the field are darkened and the camera does not meet the primary AE performance standard. [APS-C size capt.] is automatically selected.
[Shutter] Type Mass Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focalplane type Speed range 1/8000 second to 30 seconds, bulb Flash sync speed 1/250 second (SteadyShot deactivated), 1/200 second (SteadyShot activated) [Recording media] CompactFlash card (TypeI,II), Microdrive, “Memory Stick Duo” [LCD monitor] LCD panel 7.5 cm (3.
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. On image data compatibility • This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).
Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. Check the items on pages 160 to 166. Consult your Sony dealer or local 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 134). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Shooting images Nothing is displayed on the LCD monitor when the power is turned on. • In the default setting, the LCD monitor will turn off if no operation is registered for more than five seconds to minimize the battery consumption. You can change the time that the LCD monitor is turned off (page 127). • The LCD monitor is set to off. Press the DISP button to turn the LCD monitor on (page 42). The image is not clear in the viewfinder.
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.
Computers Your computer does not recognize your camera. • • • • Use the USB cable (supplied) (page 138). Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again firmly. Set [USB connection] to [Mass Storage] (page 138). Disconnect all equipment other than the camera, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB jacks of your computer. You cannot copy images. • When you are copying images from the camera to your computer, if you open the memory card cover, the copy is canceled.
• Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly. • A lens or hood may cover the remote sensor to protect it from the light. Operate the Remote Commander from positions where the light from the Remote Commander is not obscured. Another DVD device malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote Commander.
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 152). • Disconnect and connect the USB cable again.
The setting is reset without the resetting operation. • The battery pack was removed when the power switch was set to ON. When removing the battery pack, make sure the camera is turned off and the access lamp is not illuminated (page 18). The camera does not work properly. • Turn off the camera. Remove the battery pack and insert it again. If an AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied) is used, disconnect the power cord. If the camera is hot, allow it to cool down before trying this corrective procedure.
Warning messages If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. For “InfoLITHIUM” battery only • An incompatible battery pack is being used. Set date and time? • Set the date and time. If you have not used the camera for a long time, charge the internal rechargeable battery (pages 27, 170). Power insufficient • You tried to perform [Cleaning mode] when the battery level is insufficient. Charge the battery pack or use the AC Adaptor/ charger (not supplied).
Use Memory Stick slot to format. • You attempt to format the “Memory Stick Duo” that is inserted into the CF card insertion slot using an adaptor. Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” insertion slot and format it. No Memory Stick inserted. Shutter is locked. No CF card inserted. Shutter is locked. • [Release w/oCard] is set to [Disable]. Set it to [Enable] or insert a memory card. Unable to display.
Cannot create more folders. • The folder with a name beginning with “999” exists on the memory card. You cannot create any folders if this is the case. Printing canceled • The print job was canceled. Disconnect the USB cable or turn the camera off. Unable to mark. • You attempted to mark RAW images on the PictBridge screen. Printer error • Check the printer. • Check if the image you want to print is corrupted. Printer busy • Check the printer.
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. If the camera resets the settings to the defaults each time you charge the internal rechargeable battery, the battery may be dead. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Index Index Numerics 40-segment honeycomb pattern metering..................................69 A Adobe RGB ..............................109 AE lock .......................................71 AEL button ...............................118 AF area .......................................60 AF illuminator ............................62 AF Micro Adj. ..........................132 AF/MF control............................64 Ambient light..............................71 Anti-dust function.......................
E Enlarged screen.......................... 95 EV scale ......................... 55, 72, 86 Exposure compensation ............. 70 Exposure lock ............................ 71 Exposure mode .......................... 51 Eyecup ....................................... 28 Image size ................................ 107 Index print ................................ 125 Index screen ............................... 96 Info.disp.time ........................... 127 Intelligent preview .....................
N New folder ................................130 Noise reduction.........................113 Number of recordable images ..........................................19, 33 Rotate......................................... 94 S PictBridge .................................152 PlaybackDisplay .......................125 PMB..........................................151 Power save................................127 Preset white balance ...................75 Pressing halfway down.......49, 113 Preview .............
