3-216-921-13 (1) Before your operation Using the shooting functions Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera User’s Guide/ Troubleshooting Using the viewing functions Using the menu Using your computer Printing images DSLR-A700 Troubleshooting Others “Read This First” (separate volume) Explains the set-up and basic operations for shooting/ playback with your camera.
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Notes on using your camera Notes on types of “Memory Stick” that can be used (not supplied) You can use a “Memory Stick Duo” with your camera. A “Memory Stick” cannot be used with your camera. “Memory Stick Duo” “Memory Stick” • For details on “Memory Stick Duo”, see page 161. Notes on the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack • Charge the NP-FM500H (supplied) battery pack before using the camera for the first time.
Notes on the LCD monitor and lens On image data compatibility • The LCD monitor is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD monitor. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the images in any way.
Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ...................................................................3 Read this first ............................................................................................5 Notes on using your camera .....................................................................7 Before your operation Identifying parts .......................................................................................14 Indicators on the monitor........................................
Image processing and color.................................................................... 61 Adjusting the white balance ............................................................................ 61 Setting ISO....................................................................................................... 64 Using the D-Range Optimizer ......................................................................... 66 Using a Creative Style ............................................................
Recording menu 3 ..........................................................................101 AF-A setup AF area Priority setup AF illuminator AF w/ shutter Long exp.NR High ISO NR Recording menu 4 ..........................................................................104 Memory Rec mode reset Custom menu 1................................................................................105 Eye-Start AF EyeStart trigr. AF/MF button AF/MF control AF drive speed AF area disp.
Playback menu 1............................................................................ 114 Delete Format Protect DPOF setup Date imprint Index print PlaybackDisplay Playback menu 2............................................................................ 119 Slide show Interval Setup menu 1 ................................................................................. 120 LCD brightness Info.disp.time Power save Video output HDMI output Language Date/Time setup Setup menu 2 ....................
Using your computer Enjoying your computer.........................................................................127 Connecting the camera and your computer ..........................................129 Copying images to your computer.........................................................130 Image file storage destinations and file names .....................................133 Copying images stored on a computer to a memory card and viewing the images....................................................
Before your operation Identifying parts Camera * Do not directly touch these parts. See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
N Metering mode lever (48) P Image sensor position mark (50) Q For shooting: AF/MF (Auto focus/ manual focus) button (53) For viewing: (Enlarge) button (86) R Rear control dial (30, 107) Before your operation O For shooting: AEL (AE lock) button (43, 46)/SLOW SYNC button (77) For viewing: (Index) button (84) S Access lamp (t step 3 in “Read This First”) T (Super SteadyShot) switch (t step 5 in “Read This First”) U Memory card cover (t step 3 in “Read This First”) V “Memory Stick Duo” insertion slot
Remote Commander A Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. B Battery cover open lever (t step 1 in “Read This First”) C Lock lever (t step 1 in “Read This First”) • With the exception of the 2 SEC and SHUTTER buttons, the buttons only work when the camera is connected to a TV (pages 60, 91, 148).
• Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander. This camera has two hooks to attach the shoulder strap. Attach the end of the strap without the remote commander clip on the grip side of the camera. Attach the other end of the strap on the other side of the camera. Remote commander clip • Point the Remote Commander at the remote sensor on the front of the camera in order to operate the camera (page 14).
When threading the strap through the holder ring, hold the tip of the strap with your finger, and slide the holder ring rather than the tip of the strap into position to secure the strap. If the holder ring comes off the strap, put it back on the strap from the notched side.
Indicators on the monitor See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
LCD monitor (Recording information display) C Display Indication Drive mode (55) Focus mode (52) AF area (49) Metering (48) D-range optimizer (66) • The illustration above is for the full display in the horizontal position (page 23). Creative Style (67) A Display Indication Register number (79) PASM Mode dial (34) 1/125 Shutter speed (39) F5.6 Aperture (37) +2.
E LCD monitor (single-image playback) Operation guide Display Before your operation The next operation may be indicated on the lower portion of the LCD monitor. The icons indicate the following meanings.
LCD monitor (Histogram display) Display Indication Creative Style (67) AWB +1 5500K M1 D-range optimizer (66) A Display Indication Memory card (123) 100-0003 Folder - file number (133) - Protect (115) DPOF3 DPOF set (116) Image quality (96) Image size (94) Battery remaining (t step 1 in “Read This First”) Playback image (85) B Display Indication Histogram (85) PASM Mode dial (34) 1/125 Shutter speed (39) F3.5 Aperture (37) ISO100 ISO sensitivity (64) –0.3 EV scale (45) –0.
Switching the recording information display Horizontal position Detailed display Enlarged display Before your operation When recording, the LCD monitor displays various recording information. Press the DISP (Display) button to switch between the detailed display and the enlarged display. You can choose to turn off the display to minimize battery consumption. When you rotate the camera to a vertical position, the display automatically rotates to adjust to the camera position.
Number of images The tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorded on a memory card formatted with this camera. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions.
Image size: M 5.4M (Aspect ratio: 16:9) Capacity Size 128MB 256MB (Units: Images) 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 56 99 209 429 865 1712 3439 Fine 40 72 152 312 630 1248 2508 Extra fine 22 41 87 178 360 713 1433 cRAW & JPEG 7 13 29 59 120 237 477 RAW & JPEG 5 9 21 43 86 172 345 Image size: S 3.
CF card Image size: L 12M (Aspect ratio: 3:2) Capacity Size 256MB 512MB (Units: Images) 1GB 2GB 4GB Standard 64 129 255 500 1001 2000 Fine 43 87 174 341 682 1363 Extra fine 23 46 93 182 365 730 cRAW & JPEG 13 26 53 103 208 415 RAW & JPEG 10 20 40 78 156 313 cRAW 19 38 76 149 299 598 RAW 13 26 52 101 203 406 Image size: L 10M (Aspect ratio: 16:9) Capacity Size 256MB 512MB (Units: Images) 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB Standard 73 147 291 570 1142 2281 Fin
Image size: M 5.4M (Aspect ratio: 16:9) Capacity Size 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 112 225 446 872 1746 3487 Fine 81 164 325 636 1273 2542 Extra fine 46 93 185 363 727 1452 cRAW & JPEG 15 31 61 121 242 484 RAW & JPEG 11 22 44 87 175 350 Image size: S 3.
The number of images that can be recorded when using the battery pack The table shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded when you use the camera with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity and at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). The numbers of images that can be recorded take into account changing the memory card as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on the conditions of use. Memory card No.
Basic operation How to use the multi-selector MENU button Multi-selector The directions in which the multi-selector is moved are expressed as follows in this operating instructions. Up: v Down: V To the right: B To the left: b Before your operation You can select and execute the various functions using the multi-selector. While viewing images, you can select playback images using the multi-selector.
How to use the Fn (Function) button Using the Fn (Function) button, you can switch the recording information screen (page 23) to the Quick Navi screen. On the Quick Navi screen, you can change settings directly. In addition to the Quick Navi screen that can be controlled from the recording information screen, the Exclusive disp screen that switches the display to each exclusive screen is available. In this operating instructions, examples use the Quick Navi screen for explanations.
2 Select the desired item with the multi-selector. Before your operation 3 Set the item with the front or rear control dial. For details on how to set up each item, see the corresponding page. • When using Creative Style (page 67), some of the setup tasks can be accomplished only on the Exclusive disp screen. How to operate on the Exclusive disp screen 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 on the procedure of “How to operate on the Quick Navi screen”.
Operations available from the Quick Navi screen are: Exposure AF area Drive mode White Balance ISO D-Range Optimizer Creative Style* Flash mode* Flash compensation Image size Image quality page 45 page 49 page 55 page 61 page 64 page 66 page 67 page 73 page 75 page 94 page 96 Gray items are not available. * Unavailable on the enlarged display screen (page 23). Operate from the Recording menu. How to use the menu MENU button Multi-selector 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu.
3 Move the multi-selector to v/V to select the 4 Move the multi-selector to v/V to select the Before your operation desired item, then press the center. desired setting, then press the center. 5 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu. The menu is also turned off if you press the shutter button halfway down. • When setting the menu, you can substitute the front or rear control dial for the multi-selector.
Using the shooting functions Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. Mode dial Recording modes : Auto adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically, depending entirely on the camera. t step 5 in “Read This First” : Scene Selection mode Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene (page 35). P: Program auto mode Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value).
Scene Selection You can shoot with the following preset settings according to the scene. • You can change any of the settings except Creative Style (page 67) but the settings are reset by choosing another mode or turning off the power. Shoots with backgrounds blur away, and the subject is sharpened. • To blur the background more, using the telephoto position of the lens is more effective. • It is recommended that you use the flash when the subject is backlit.
Night view/portrait • The shutter speed is slower, so using a tripod is recommended. The Super SteadyShot function is also effective. Night portrait Shoots portraits in night scenes. Pull up the flash to use it. • Take care that the subject does not move to prevent the image from blurring. Night view Shoots night scenes at a distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. Do not use the flash (Push the flash back down).
Front control dial Mode dial Shutter button 1 Set the mode dial to P. 2 Hold the grip and look into the viewfinder or press the shutter button halfway down until the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in the viewfinder. 3 While the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed, select the shutter speed using the front control dial or select the aperture value using the rear control dial.
Mode dial Front control dial Rear control dial 1 Set the mode dial to A. 2 Select an aperture value using the front or rear control dial. • The aperture range depends on the lens. • The aperture value is adjusted in 1/3 EV increments. You can set this exposure step to 1/2 EV increments with [Exposure step] in the Recording menu (page 98).
z Depth-of-field preview The viewfinder shows an image captured with the widest aperture. The change in aperture affects the sharpness of the subject image, creating a discrepancy between the sharpness seen in the viewfinder and in the actual picture. The preview function enables you to see the image with the aperture used in the actual shooting, allowing you to check the approximate sharpness of the subject image before the actual shooting.
Mode dial Front control dial Rear control dial 1 Set the mode dial to S. 2 Select a shutter speed using the front or rear control dial. • You can adjust the shutter speed between 30 and 1/8000 second. You can adjust it between 30 and 1/200 second (with the Super SteadyShot function activated) or 30 and 1/250 second (with the Super SteadyShot function deactivated) when using the flash. • The shutter speed is adjusted in 1/3 EV increments.
Shooting with manual exposure mode – M 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. Front control dial Rear control dial Using the shooting functions Mode dial 1 Set the mode dial to M. 2 Select a shutter speed using the front control dial and an aperture value using the rear control dial.
z EV scale The EV scale on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder indicates the difference between the standard exposure (0.0 EV) determined by the camera meter and the set exposure determined by the shutter speed, and the aperture specified by the photographer (Metered Manual). The set exposure specified by the photographer is the same as the exposure determined by the meter. The set exposure specified by the photographer is 1.0 EV more (+) than the standard exposure determined by the meter.
Manual shift You can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination without changing the exposure in manual mode. Front control dial AEL (AE lock) button 1 Set the mode dial to M. Using the shooting functions Mode dial 2 Select a shutter speed and aperture value (page 41). 3 Press and hold the AEL (AE lock) button and turn the front control dial to select the desired shutter speed and aperture value combination.
1 Set the mode dial to M. 2 Rotate the front control dial to the left until [BULB] is indicated. 3 Rotate the rear control dial to select the aperture. 4 Attach the eyepiece cover (See below). 5 Press and hold the shutter button for the duration of the shooting. • You can shoot in bulb exposure mode up to about four and a half hours using a fully charged battery pack. • After shooting, the noise reduction will be done for the same amount of time that the shutter was open. When the message “Processing...
Exposure Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter. The exposure is automatically set to the proper value in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can set the exposure to your desired setting in the following setup. Adjusting the exposure (Exposure) button Multi-selector 1 Press the Using the shooting functions You can manually shift the exposure value determined by the camera. Use this mode when you brighten or darken the overall screen.
z Shooting techniques When shooting a whitish overall image such as a backlit subject or a snowy scene, the camera judges that the subject is too bright and may set a darker exposure for the image. In such cases, adjustment of the exposure in the + plus direction is effective. Adjust in the + direction When shooting a darker overall image, the camera judges that the subject is too dark and may set a brighter exposure for the image.
• You can set the camera to keep the exposure value after releasing the AEL (AE lock) button or to temporarily perform spot metering with [AEL button] in the Custom menu (page 107). About the EV scale when the AEL (AE lock) button is pressed • If the exposure is beyond the range of the EV scale, bB appears at the end of the EV scale. The bB starts flashing if the difference becomes any greater.
Selecting the metering mode You can select a metering mode (a method whereby the camera measures the brightness of a subject). Metering mode lever Set the metering mode lever to the desired mode. (Multi segment) This divides the whole screen into 40 segments to measure light (40-segment honeycomb pattern metering). This is suitable for general shooting, including shooting into direct sunlight.
Focus When you hold the grip and look into the viewfinder, or press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto focus). Make it a habit to press the shutter button only halfway down to confirm that the subject is visually in focus. Setting the AF area Front control dial Multi-selector Rear control dial Using the shooting functions You can change the focus method. Change the method when it is difficult to get the proper focus.
(Spot) The camera uses the spot AF area exclusively. Spot AF area (Local) Choose a local AF area from the 11 areas. Select a local AF area that you want to activate the focus with the multi-selector. Press the center of the multi-selector to use the spot AF area in focusing. Local AF area Spot AF area • After shooting, area selection is still available. Be sure not to move the multi-selector unless it is necessary. • The local AF area that was used to focus on is illuminated briefly.
z Shooting techniques When the subject is outside the AF area (Focus-lock) 1 Place the subject within the AF area and press the shutter button halfway down. 2 Keep the shutter button halfway down, and put the subject back in the original position to recompose the shot. 1 2 Using the shooting functions If the subject is off-center and outside the AF area, the background within the AF area will be in focus and the subject will be out of focus. To prevent this, lock the focus by following the steps below.
Selecting the focus mode You can select the focus operation mode. Focusing ring Focus mode lever Set the focus mode lever to the desired mode. Auto focus S( Single-shot AF) The camera focuses on and the focus is locked when you press the shutter button halfway down. This mode is used when shooting a motionless subject. A( Automatic AF) This AF mode automatically switches between Single-shot AF and Continuous AF.
Manual focus MF ( Manual focus) You can set the distance of a subject. Rotate the focusing ring of the lens to achieve a sharp focus. Switching the AF/MF easily The focus mode can be switched not only with the focus mode lever located on the front of the camera, but also with the AF/MF button located on the rear. You can switch between auto focus and manual focus without relaxing your position (AF/MF control).
Using AF illuminator In the auto focus mode, even when you shoot a subject under dark conditions or a low contrast subject, the AF illuminator allows the camera to focus more easily on a subject. Press the shutter button half way down, a red illuminator is automatically emitted until the focus is locked to focus more easily on a subject. AF illuminator • The range of the AF illuminator is approximately 1 to 7 m (3.3 to 23 feet).
Drive mode You can use continuous shooting, self-timer, bracket, and shooting using the Remote Commander, with the DRIVE button. DRIVE button 1 Press DRIVE to display the drive mode screen. Using the shooting functions Multi-selector 2 Select the desired mode with v/V on the multi-selector, then select the desired setting with b/B on the multi-selector. Select the mode Select the setting 3 Press the center of the multi-selector to turn off the screen. ( : The default setting) Single-shot adv.
For details on the operation 1 page 55 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 3 images per second* * Our measurement conditions: [Image size] is set to [L:12M], [Quality] is set to [Fine], manual focus, and the shutter speed is 1/250 second or faster.
For details on the operation 1 page 55 Using the self-timer After you press the shutter button, the shutter will be released either about ten seconds or two seconds later. The 10-second self-timer is convenient when the photographer appears in a photo and the 2-second self-timer is convenient to reduce the camera-shake because the mirror is pulled up beforehand.
For details on the operation 1 page 55 Bracket: Single Press the shutter button shot by shot. Shoots three images shot by shot with the exposure shifted by 0.3 of a step. Shoots five images shot by shot with the exposure shifted by 0.3 of a step. Shoots three images shot by shot with the exposure shifted by 0.5 of a step. Shoots five images shot by shot with the exposure shifted by 0.5 of a step. Shoots three images shot by shot with the exposure shifted by 0.7 of a step.
For details on the operation 1 page 55 • When the bracket shooting starts, the indexes that indicate already recorded images start to disappear one by one. • 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”.
For details on the operation 1 page 55 Shooting with the Remote Commander To shoot with the Remote Commander, set the drive mode to (Remote Commander). Transmitter SHUTTER button When the button is pressed, the shutter is released right away. 2 SEC button After you press the button, the shutter is released about two seconds later. Verify that the subject is visually in focus, and point the transmitter at the remote sensor located on the front of the camera, then press the SHUTTER or 2 SEC button.
Image processing and color This section explains how to set up the ISO sensitivity of the image sensor, color processing that is a unique feature of digital cameras, Creative Style for various scenes, etc. Adjusting the white balance The color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions.
2 Select the desired mode with v/V on the multi-selector, then make fine adjustments with b/B, if necessary. • Adjusting toward + increases the color temperature and the image turns reddish. Adjusting toward decreases the color temperature and the image turns paler. Select the desired mode Adjust the color temperature ( AWB (Auto WB) : The default setting) Adjusts the white balance automatically. (Daylight) Adjusts for outdoors, sunlit subjects (+3 to –3).
1 Select a “ColorTemperature” or “Color filter” item with v/V on the multi-selector. • The color temperature can be selected between 2500K and 9900K. • The color filter value can be selected between G9 and M9. The increment is equivalent to the CC filter number 5. 3 Press the center of the multi-selector after the setting is completed. Custom white balance Using the shooting functions 2 Adjust with b/B.
2 Hold the camera so that the white area fully covers the spot-metering circle and press the shutter button down. The register selection screen appears. 3 Select a memory number with b/B, then press the center. To call the custom white balance setting Select the desired number. • The custom white balance setting registered in this operation is effective until a new setting is registered. (The setting is retained after the power is turned off.
1 Press the ISO button to display the ISO screen. • ISO can be set from [AUTO] and between 100 and 6400. • ISO numbers that are higher than ISO 3200 increase the appearance of noise. • 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. • You can substitute the Fn (Function) button for the ISO button (page 30).
Using the D-Range Optimizer The camera analyzes the shooting conditions and automatically corrects the image to improve the image quality. Front control dial Rear control dial Multi-selector Fn (Function) button 1 Press the Fn (Function) button to display the Quick Navi screen (page 30). 2 Select the D-Range Optimizer item with the multi-selector. 3 Select the desired mode with the front control dial. • When selecting Advanced: Level, adjust the level with the rear control dial.
Using a Creative Style This camera is pre-programmed with image styles optimal for various scenes and purposes. You can take a picture with an appropriate color balance and tone. The camera is equipped with four unswitchable styles (“Standard”, “Vivid”, “Neutral”, and “Adobe RGB”) and three styleboxes, to which you can assign image styles of your choosing. “Portrait”, “Landscape”, and “B/W” are assigned to the styleboxes as the default settings. To take pictures with the styleboxes as they are.
Unswitchable image styles: “Standard”, “Vivid”, “Neutral”, and “Adobe RGB” Switchable image styles: Stylebox a–c Adjustable Items Item Contrast Saturation Sharpness Brightness Zone Matching Unswitchable image styles –3 to +3 –3 to +3 –3 to +3 not adjustable not adjustable Switchable image styles –3 to +3 –3 to +3* –3 to +3 –3 to +3 –1 to +2 * When “B/W” or “Sepia” is selected, you cannot adjust the saturation. • These adjustments are not always necessary.
For capturing the skin color in a soft tone, ideally suited to capturing portraits. (Landscape) The saturation, contrast, and sharpness are heightened for capturing vivid and crisp scenery. Distant landscapes also stand out more. (Sunset) For capturing the beautiful red of the setting sun. (Night view) The contrast is attenuated for capturing a nightscape that is more faithful to the real view. (Autumn leaves) For capturing autumn scenes, vividly highlighting the red and yellow of coloring leaves.
3 Press the center to display the Creative Style screen. • You can select this screen from the Recording menu (page 97). 4 Select the desired image style with v/V on the multi-selector. • You can select “Standard”, “Vivid”, “Neutral”, “Adobe RGB”, “Portrait”, “Landscape”, and “B/W” with the default setting. To select other image styles, see “Advanced operation” (below). 5 To adjust (Contrast), adjustments with v/V.
To switch image styles for the stylebox 1 Display the Creative Style screen (steps 1 to 3 on page 69). Using the shooting functions 2 Select a switchable stylebox with v/V on the multi-selector. 3 Move the cursor to the right side with B, and select an image style with v/V. 4 To adjust (Contrast), (Saturation), (Sharpness), (Brightness), and Matching), select an item with b/B and make adjustments with v/V. (Zone 5 Press the center of the multi-selector after the setting is completed.
(At ISO 100) Aperture Zone Matching F2.8 F4.0 F5.6 –1 1.7 – 10 m (5.6 – 33 feet) 1.2 – 7 m (3.9 – 23 feet) 1–5m (3.3 – 17 feet) +1 2.4 – 14 m (7.9 – 46 feet) 1.7 – 10 m (5.6 – 33 feet) 1.2 – 7 m (3.9 – 23 feet) +2 2.8 – 17 m (9 – 56 feet) 2 – 12 m (6.6 – 40 feet) 1.4 – 8.6 m (4.6 – 28 feet) About Adobe RGB color space Adobe RGB color space has a wide range of color reproduction, compared to sRGB that is the standard color space of the digital camera.
Flash This section explains the various shooting functions with the flash. Selecting the flash mode If the built-in flash is pulled up, the flash fires automatically when the surroundings are dark in auto adjustment or Scene Selection mode. You can intentionally change the flash mode. Rear control dial Multi-selector Fn (Function) button Using the shooting functions Front control dial 1 Press the Fn (Function) button to display the Quick Navi screen (page 30).
(Rear sync.) Ordinarily, the flash is fired right after the shutter has been released, then objects illuminated by other light sources are captured. This causes certain subjects, such as trailing light, to appear unnatural when the slower shutter speed is used. In rear sync mode, the objects illuminated by other light sources are captured first, then the flash is fired.
If the operation and the function of the AEL (AE Lock) button have been changed When using the wireless flash, it is recommended that you set [AEL button] (page 107) to [AEL hold] or [ AEL hold] in the Custom menu. If you select a setting that is retained after the button has been released ([AEL toggle]/[ AEL toggle]) the camera is in slow sync recording mode while “AEL” appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor. Every test fire will cause the slow sync recording mode to switch on and off.
Front control dial Rear control dial Multi-selector Fn (Function) button 1 Press the Fn (Function) button to display the Quick Navi screen (page 30). 2 Select the flash compensation item with the multi-selector. Flash compensation item 3 Select the desired value with the front or rear control dial. • When the Exclusive disp screen is displayed in step 2, select the desired value with b/B on the multiselector. • You can also select the Exclusive disp screen from the Recording menu (page 100).
Shooting with Slow Sync (Shooting the dark background with flash) When you shoot a portrait outdoors at night with a dark background, a normal use of flash will capture a clear image of the subject, but the background is out of flash range and will be too dark. In such a case, slow sync shooting (shooting with the flash and a slow shutter speed) allows you to capture a clear image of both the subject and the background. SLOW SYNC button Using the shooting functions Flash 1 Pull up the built-in flash.
• Before you connect the flash sync cord to the Flash sync terminal, turn off the power of the connected flash. If the power is on, it may flash when you connect the cord. • The flash will always be full emission. Flash compensation (page 75) cannot be used. You can perform bracket shooting while holding down the AEL (AE lock) button (the aperture is adjusted, page 46). • Using auto white balance is not recommended. Use custom white balance to gain more precise white balance.
Other operations Registering your own settings You can register a combination of frequently used modes and settings in the memory. You can recall the registered settings by selecting “MR” on the mode dial. MENU button Multi-selector To register a setting Using the shooting functions Mode dial 1 Put the camera on the setting you want to register. See the next page for the items that can be registered.
Items that can be registered Recording mode1) (34) White Balance2) (61) Page numbers in parentheses Drive mode (55) ISO sensitivity (64) Exposure comp. (45) Metering mode (48) Focus mode (52) Image size (94) Aspect ratio (95) Image quality (96) D-Range Optimizer (66) Creative Style3) (67) Custom button (81) Exposure step (98) Flash mode (73) Flash control (99) Power ratio (100) Flash compens. (75) ISO Auto max. (100) ISO Auto min.
Using the C (Custom) button You can assign a function of your choosing to the C (Custom) button. Press the button and the setting screen of the selected function is displayed. Creative Style (page 67) is assigned to the C button as the default setting. C (Custom) button Using the shooting functions Multi-selector MENU button To assign a function 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu screen. 2 Select Recording menu t [1] t [Custom button] with the multi-selector (page 32).
Flash compens. Displays the flash compensation setup screen (page 75). Drive mode Functions as the DRIVE button (page 55). AF area Displays the AF area setup screen (page 49). Image size Displays the image size setup screen (page 94). Quality Displays the image quality setup screen (page 96). Creative Style Displays the Creative Style setup screen (page 67). D-RangeOptimizer Displays the D-Range Optimizer setup screen (page 66). Flash mode Displays the flash mode screen (page 73).
Using the viewing functions Viewing images Pressing the (Playback) button turns the camera to the playback mode and an image is displayed on the LCD monitor. Multi-selector Select an image with b/B. Switching the playback screen During playback, each time you press the DISP (Display) button, the screen changes as follows. Using the viewing functions (Playback) button DISP (Display) button Latest recording history, up to five images.
Switching to the index screen Pressing the (Index) button switches to the index screen. Each time you press the DISP (Display) button, the screen changes as follows. Multi-selector (Index) button DISP (Display) button (Delete) button Select an image with v/V/b/B (Index) button 9-image index 25-image index (Index) button or the center of the multi-selector 4-image index Rotating the rear dial switches the index images screen-by-screen.
2 Select the desired folder with v/V, then press the center. To delete all the images in the folder 1 Select the folder you want to delete with v/V on the multi-selector. 2 Press the (Delete) button. • You can set the confirmation screen to [Delete], as previously selected with [Delete confirm.] in the Setup menu (page 125). • When you want to delete selected images, see page 114. • Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. • Protected images cannot be deleted.
z About Histogram Number of pixels A histogram is the luminance distribution that shows how many pixels of a particular brightness exist in the picture. This camera has four histogram displays that are separately for luminance and RGB, and each shows the brightness on the horizontal axis (left side is black, right side is white) and the number of pixels on the vertical axis. The exposure compensation will change the histogram accordingly. Below is an example.
1 Display the image you want to enlarge, then press the The center of the image is enlarged. (Enlarge) button. 3 Select the portion you want to enlarge with v/V/b/B on the multi-selector. • Each time you press the center of the multi-selector, the screen changes between the enlarged screen and the whole screen. The portion to be enlarged if the center is pressed Using the viewing functions 2 Scale up or down the image with the rear control dial.
Rotating an image At the default setting, images shot in the portrait orientation are played back in the portrait orientation. You can rotate images in the following way, if necessary. (Playback) button (Rotate) button 1 Display the image you want to rotate, then press the The screen used for rotating images appears. (Rotate) button. 2 Press the center of the multi-selector to rotate the image to your desired orientation. 3 Press the (Playback) or (Rotate) button to return to the normal screen.
Viewing images on a TV screen You can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV. Turn off both your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV. 1 Connect the camera to the TV. Using the viewing functions 1 To video input 2 To the VIDEO jack OUT terminal Video cable 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 (Playback). Images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen.
When using an HDTV equipped with an HDMI connector 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 1 Connect the camera to the TV with the HDMI cable. 2 Turn on the TV and switch the input. 3 Turn on the camera. The camera turns to the playback mode automatically. • Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.
PAL system Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc. PAL-M system Brazil PAL-N system Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
Using the menu Menu list For details on how to operate the menu, see page 32. Recording menu (pages 94 to 104) 1 Image size Aspect ratio Quality D-RangeOptimizer Creative Style Custom button Exposure step 2 Flash mode Flash control • Power ratio Flash compens. ISO Auto max. ISO Auto min. 3 AF-A setup AF area Priority setup AF illuminator AF w/ shutter Long exp.NR High ISO NR 4 Memory Rec mode reset Custom menu (pages 105 to 113) 1 Eye-Start AF EyeStart trigr.
For details on the operation 1 page 32 Playback menu (pages 114 to 119) 1 2 Delete Format Protect DPOF setup • Date imprint • Index print PlaybackDisplay Slide show • Interval Setup menu (pages 120 to 126) LCD brightness Info.disp.time Power save Video output HDMI output Language Date/Time setup 2 Memory card File number Folder name Select folder • New folder USB connection • MassStrg.card 3 Menu start Delete confirm.
Recording menu 1 For details on the operation 1 page 32 Recording menu The default settings are marked with . Image size A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.
For details on the operation 1 page 32 z Selecting image size for use Refer to the following table when selecting the image size. Image size Usage guidelines L For storing important images or printing A3/A3+* size or fine A4 size images Larger M For printing in A4 size or high density images in A5 size S For recording a large number of images For creating web pages Smaller No. of images Printing Less Fine More Rough Aspect ratio Recording menu * This is a size larger than A3 size.
For details on the operation 1 page 32 Quality The image compression rate determines the image quality. As the file size of the uncompressed image will be larger, it is common for a digital camera to compress the recorded image. RAW ( ) cRAW* ( File format: RAW (raw data) A RAW file is the raw material to be processed on the computer for professional purposes. The file can be opened with the “Image Data Converter SR” provided on the CDROM (supplied) (page 139). “c” of “cRAW” means “compressed”.
For details on the operation 1 page 32 • Recording a RAW format image entails the following limitations. – The RAW file cannot be printed using a DPOF (print) designated printer or a PictBridge compliant printer. – Unlike a JPEG image, a RAW image does not go through any basic image processing, so its colors cannot be accurately reproduced in playback mode or on an auto review screen. If the data is correctly recorded, accurate colors can be reproduced on a computer.
For details on the operation 1 page 32 Custom button You can assign a function to the C (Custom) button. AF lock For details, see page 81. AF/MF control D.O.F.preview ISO White balance Exposure comp. Flash compens. Drive mode AF area Image size Quality Creative Style D-RangeOptimizer Flash mode Memory Exposure step You can select a 0.5 or 0.3 compensation increment for shutter speed, aperture, and exposure. 98 0.5 EV Changes in 1/2 EV steps 0.
Recording menu 2 The default settings are marked with For details on the operation 1 page 32 . Flash mode You can select the flash mode. Autoflash ( ) For details, see page 73. Fill-flash ( ) Rear sync. ( Wireless ( ) ) You can select the flash control mode to set the amount of flash light. ADI flash A pre-flash is fired right before shooting, and the camera sets the amount of flash light by measuring the amount of reflected light from the pre-flash and the associated distance information.
For details on the operation 1 page 32 Power ratio You can select the amount of light when [Flash control] is set to [Manual flash]. 1/1 Guide number approx. 12 1/2 Guide number approx. 8.4 1/4 Guide number approx. 6 1/8 Guide number approx. 4.2 1/16 Guide number approx. 3 • Under the condition in meter at ISO 100 Flash compens. For details, see page 75. ISO Auto max. You can select the upper limit of an ISO AUTO value when the mode dial is set to P, A, or S, and ISO is set to [AUTO].
Recording menu 3 The default settings are marked with For details on the operation 1 page 32 . AF-A setup The position “A” of the focus mode lever is set to AF-A (Automatic AF) (page 52) at the default setting. You can change the function to DMF (Direct man. focus). AF-A ( ) Assigns the Automatic AF function. DMF ( ) Assigns the Direct man. focus function. You can make a fine adjustment after adjusting the focus in auto focus. To make a fine adjustment in Direct Manual Focus 1 Set to [DMF].
For details on the operation 1 page 32 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. AF illuminator You can set the AF illuminator to on or off. For details on the AF illuminator, see page 54. Auto Automatically fills the AF illuminator if necessary. Off Does not fill the AF illuminator.
For details on the operation 1 page 32 Long exp.NR Long exposure makes noise conspicuous. When the shutter speed is one second or slower, noise reduction is activated to reduce the grainy noise that is common in long exposures. When a long exposure of one second or longer takes place, the noise reduction process is performed for the duration that the shutter was open. While the noise reduction is being performed, the message “Processing...” appears on the LCD monitor.
Recording menu 4 For details on the operation 1 page 32 Memory For details, see page 79. 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. 1 Select [Rec mode reset], then press the center of the multi-selector. The message “Reset recording mode?” appears on the LCD monitor. 2 Select [OK] with v on the multi-selector, then press the center of the multi-selector. The main functions of the recording mode are reset.
Custom menu 1 For details on the operation 1 page 32 Custom menu The default settings are marked with . Eye-Start AF The focus is confirmed when you hold the grip and look into the viewfinder, and the shutter speed and aperture are adjusted automatically. On Automatically adjusts the focus. • This mode uses up the battery charge faster than [Off]. Off Does not adjust the focus. EyeStart trigr. w/ GripSensor The focus is automatically confirmed when you hold the grip and look into the viewfinder.
For details on the operation 1 page 32 AF/MF control When [AF/MF button] is set to [AF/MF control] (page 105), 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 AF and MF. Press and release the button again to go back to the previous setting. AF drive speed You can select the speed of focusing when the auto focus is activated. Fast Confirms the focus quickly. Slow Confirms the focus slowly.
Custom menu 2 For details on the operation 1 page 32 The default settings are marked with . AEL button The function and the mode of operation of the AEL (AE lock) button can be changed. The AEL (AE lock) button has two functions; an “AEL” function that locks the exposure value (shutter speed and aperture) in any metering mode, and a “ (Spot) AEL” function that temporarily performs spot metering and locks the acquired exposure value.
For details on the operation 1 page 32 Dial exp.comp You can adjust the exposure (page 45) with the front or rear control dial. Off Does not adjust the exposure with the dials. Front dial Adjusts the exposure with the front control dial. Rear dial Adjusts the exposure with the rear control dial. When [Ctrl dial setup] is set to [ dials are as follows.
For details on the operation 1 page 32 Ctrl dial lock You can lock the front and rear control dials to prevent them from accidentally rotating and changing the settings when you are carrying the camera. On The front and rear control dial function only when the shutter speed and the aperture are displayed. Off The front and rear control dial function at all times. Button ops. Exclusive disp Displays an exclusive screen for each mode.
Custom menu 3 For details on the operation 1 page 32 The default settings are marked with . Red eye reduc. Reduces the red-eye phenomenon by providing low-flash light a few times before shooting when using the flash. On Reduces the red-eye phenomenon. Off Does not use red-eye reduction. • Red-eye reduction is available only with the built-in flash. (When using an external flash (not supplied), the red-eye phenomenon rarely occurs.) Exp.comp.
For details on the operation 1 page 32 Bracket order The order in bracket shooting (page 57) can be selected. This does not apply to DRO advanced bracket. 0t–t+ Uses 0 EV in shooting the first picture which presents the best shooting opportunity. Example: ±0EV t –0.3EV t +0.3EV t –0.7EV t +0.7EV –t0t+ Ordered from low to high exposure. Example: –0.7EV t –0.3EV t ±0EV t +0.3EV t +0.7EV Auto review 10 sec Displays the image on the LCD monitor for 10 seconds.
For details on the operation 1 page 32 Rec.info.disp. You can set the recording information display to rotate automatically when the camera is in a vertical position. Auto rotate The display rotates automatically to a vertical position when the camera is in a vertical position. Horizontal The display does not rotate when the camera is in a vertical position. Img.orientation You can select whether or not the image orientation information is recorded with the image.
Custom menu 4 For details on the operation 1 page 32 Custom reset The settings in the Custom menu are all reset to the default settings. 1 Select [Custom reset], then press the center of the multi-selector. The message “Reset custom functions?” appears on the LCD monitor. 2 Select [OK] with v on the multi-selector, then press the center. The setting in the Custom menu are reset.
Playback menu 1 For details on the operation 1 page 32 Playback menu The default settings are marked with . Delete You can delete unnecessary images. Follow the procedure below. Marked images Deletes only the selected images. All images Deletes all the images on the memory card. • Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. • Protected images cannot be deleted. • Use the (Delete) button to quickly delete images shot by shot (t step 6 in “Read This First”).
For details on the operation 1 page 32 Format Formats the memory card. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a recording medium, including protected images. 1 Select [Format]. The message “All data will be deleted. Format?” appears. 2 Select [OK] with v on the multi-selector, then press the center of the multi-selector. The format is completed. Protect Protects images against accidental erasure. Follow the procedure below. Marked images Protects only the selected images.
For details on the operation 1 page 32 To protect all the images 1 Select [All images] in [Protect]. The message “Protect images?” appears. 2 Select [OK] with v on the multi-selector, then press the center of the multi-selector. The image is protected, and the screen returns to the playback screen. To cancel the protection 1 Select [Cancel all] in [Protect]. The message “Cancel all?” appears. 2 Select [OK] with v on the multi-selector, then press the center of the multi-selector.
For details on the operation 1 page 32 To specify DPOF on all the images 1 Select [All images] in [DPOF setup]. The message “Number of copies?” appears. 2 Select a number of sheets with v/V on the multi-selector, then press the center of the multiselector. The message “Set DPOF?” appears. 3 Select [OK] with v, then press the center of the multi-selector. The DPOF is specified on all the images, and the screen returns to the playback screen.
For details on the operation 1 page 32 PlaybackDisplay When you play back an image recorded in the portrait position, the camera detects the orientation of the image and automatically displays it in the correct position. Auto rotate Displays the image in the portrait position, if required. Manual rotate Displays all images in the landscape position. • When you play back the image on a TV or a computer, it will be displayed in the portrait position even if [Manual rotate] is selected.
Playback menu 2 The default settings are marked with For details on the operation 1 page 32 . Slide show Plays back recorded images in order (Slide show). Select [Slide show], then press the center of the multi-selector. The slide show starts and ends automatically after all the images have been played back. 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.
Setup menu 1 For details on the operation 1 page 32 Setup menu The default settings are marked with . LCD brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. 1 Select [LCD brightness], then press the center of the multi-selector. 2 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 (Display) button a little longer. Info.disp.
For details on the operation 1 page 32 • Regardless of the setting here, the camera turns to power save mode after 30 minutes when the camera is connected to a TV. However, when connected to a TV with an HDMI cable (not supplied) and using an AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied), the power save feature does not function. 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.
For details on the operation 1 page 32 Date/Time setup Sets the date and time. Select [Date/Time setup], then press the center of the multi-selector. Set the date and time again on the Date/Time setup screen. • For the procedure on setting the date and time, see step 4 in “Read This First”.
Setup menu 2 For details on the operation 1 page 32 The default settings are marked with . 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.
For details on the operation 1 page 32 Select 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. 1 Select [Select folder], then press the center of the multi-selector. 2 Select the desired folder with v/V on the multi-selector, then press the center of the multiselector. • You cannot select the folder when you are setting [Date form]. New folder Creates a folder in a memory card for recording images.
Setup menu 3 For details on the operation 1 page 32 The default settings are marked with . Menu start In the default setting, when you press the MENU button, the 1 or 1 menu screen is displayed first. You can change this setting to display the previously selected menu screen first. Top Displays the Previous Displays the previously selected menu screen first. 1 or 1 menu screen first. Delete confirm. “Delete” first [Delete] is selected by default. “Cancel” first [Cancel] is selected by default.
For details on the operation 1 page 32 • After the image sensor vibrates for a short time, the mirror in front is lifted. 4 Detach the lens. 5 Use the blower brush to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area. • • • • Do not touch the image sensor with the tip of the brush. Complete the cleaning quickly. Hold the camera’s face downward to prevent the dust from resettling in the camera. Do not use a spray blower because it may scatter vapor inside the camera body.
Using your computer Enjoying your computer Connecting the camera with your computer (page 129) Preparing the camera and the computer, and connecting the camera and your computer Using your computer Copying images to your computer (page 130) Viewing images on your computer Installing the application software and utilizing images (page 135) The following software is installed.
Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera to import images. x Windows OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4/ Windows XP* SP2/Windows Vista* • Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment. * 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. USB jack: Provided as standard x Macintosh OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (v10.1.
Connecting the camera and your computer You can copy images from the camera to your computer as follows. For directly inserting the memory card in a computer 4 Connect the camera and your computer. Remove the memory card from the camera and insert it in the computer and copy the images. 1 To the USB terminal For connecting the camera with the memory card inserted to a computer using the USB connection Follow the procedure on pages 130 to 132 to copy images.
Copying images to your computer Copying images to a computer – Windows XP/Vista This section describes an example of copying images to a “My Documents” (For Windows Vista: “Documents”) folder. 3 Double-click the folder where the image files you want to copy are stored. Then, right-click an image file to display the menu and click [Copy].
• When an image with the same file name exists in the copy destination folder, the overwrite confirmation message appears. When you overwrite an existing image with a new one, the original file data is deleted. To copy an image file to the computer without overwriting, change the file name to a different name and then copy the image file. However, note that if you change the file name, you may not be able to play back that image with your camera (page 134).
2 Double-click the desired image file. 4 Click [OK]. The device is disconnected. • Step 4 is unnecessary for Windows XP/ Vista. x 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. The image is displayed. x Macintosh Double-click the hard disk icon t the desired image file to open that image file.
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 XP Using your computer A Folders containing image data recorded using this camera. (The first three digits show the folder number.) B You can create a folder by date form (page 123). • You cannot record/play back any images to the “MISC” folder. • Image files are named as follows.
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. When an image file copied to a computer no longer remains on a memory card, you can view that image again on the camera by copying the image file on the computer to a memory card. • Step 1 is not necessary if the file name set with your camera has not been changed. • You may be unable to play back some images depending on the image size.
Using the software (supplied) To utilize images recorded with the camera, the following software is provided: “Picture Motion Browser”, “Image Data Converter SR”, “Image Data Lightbox SR”, “Remote Camera Control” etc. • “Picture Motion Browser” is not compatible with Macintosh computers. Recommended computer environment * 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. x Macintosh Recommended environment for using “Image Data Converter SR Ver.
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. agreement, click the radio button next to [I accept the terms of the license agreement] and then click [Next]. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
Using the “Picture Motion Browser” You can use images from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software. This section summarizes the “Picture Motion Browser” and gives the basic instructions. • “Picture Motion Browser” is not compatible with Macintosh computers. “Picture Motion Browser” overview With the “Picture Motion Browser” you can: Exiting the “Picture Motion Browser” Click button in the top right corner of the screen.
2 Import the images. To start importing images, click the [Import] button. You can view images arranged by shooting date on a calendar. For details on the operation, refer to “Picture Motion Browser Guide”. By default, images are imported into a folder created in “My Pictures” that is named with the date of importing. Example: Month display screen • For details on the operation, refer to “Picture Motion Browser Guide”. Viewing images When importing is complete, the “Picture Motion Browser” starts.
Using the “Image Data Converter SR” Overview of “Image Data Converter SR Ver.2.0” Using “Image Data Converter SR Ver.2.0” you can edit images recorded in RAW mode with various corrections, such as tone curve, and sharpness. Also, you can save the images in a general-purpose file format. Adjusting the image You can adjust the white balance, exposure, and Creative Style of the image using the buttons on the tool bar. • If you save an image as RAW data, the image is saved in the ARW2.0 format.
Using the “Image Data Lightbox SR” Overview of “Image Data Lightbox SR” “Image Data Lightbox SR” allows you to do the following: • 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, please refer to the Help. To start the Help 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].
2 Rate images. You can attach mark(s), depending on how you rate the image on a scale of five. mark(s) rating. You can rank the images by their importance and save or delete them. Using your computer 3 Prioritize images according to the Utilizing [Collection] [Collection] is a database that manages the operation status of images in “Image Data Lightbox SR”. You can save an operation status as it is, such as for images selected from multiple folders based on their rating information.
Using the “Remote Camera Control” Overview of “Remote Camera Control” Setting the camera When the camera is connected to a PC, you can use “Remote Camera Control” to take pictures or change settings on the camera from the PC. You can also save recorded images directly on the PC. MENU button Multiselector • For details, refer to the Help. To start the Help from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Image Data Suite] t [Help] t [Remote Camera Control].
Operating the camera from a computer 1 Connect the camera and your 2 Turn on the camera and the computer, then start the “Remote Camera Control”. computer using the USB cable. 1 To the USB terminal 3 Make settings on the control panel, such as those for drive mode, white balance, etc. 2 To the USB terminal • Use the fully charged battery pack or the AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied). Using your computer USB cable 4 Adjust the focus and click the (Shutter) button.
Saving images recorded with the camera on a computer 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 in “Operating the camera from a computer”. 2 Set up the camera or the computer and take a picture with the camera. The image is shot and is saved on the computer.
Printing images How to print images Printing directly using a PictBridge compliant printer (page 146) You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. Printing directly using a “Memory Stick Duo”/CF card/Microdrive compliant printer You can print images with a “Memory Stick Duo”/CF card/ Microdrive compliant printer. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
Printing images directly using 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. Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer 1 Connect the camera to the • “PictBridge” is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • You cannot print RAW data files. printer.
Stage 3: Printing 1 Select the image to print with b/B on the multi-selector, then press the center. • 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. 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.
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 Once you connect the camera to an HDTV with an HDMI cable (not supplied), you can easily print images while viewing them on the TV. 1 Connect the camera to a TV (page 90).
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. Check the items on pages 149 to 157. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed. • As you insert the battery pack, use the tip of the battery pack to push the lock lever (t step 1 in “Read This First”). Cannot turn on the camera. • Install the battery pack correctly (t step 1 in “Read This First”).
The image has not been recorded. • A memory card is not inserted. The shutter does not release. • Check the free capacity of the memory card (page 24). If it is full, do one of the following: – Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in “Read This First”). – Change the memory card. • You cannot record images while charging the built-in flash (t step 5 in “Read This First”). • The shutter cannot be released when the subject is out of focus. (The shutter lock can be deactivated (page 102).
A picture taken with the flash is too dark. • If the subject is beyond the flash range (the distance that the flash can reach), the pictures will be dark because the flash light does not reach the subject. If the ISO is changed, the flash range also changes with it (page 64). The bottom of a picture taken with the flash is too dark. • The picture was taken with the lens hood on. Remove the lens hood when the built-in flash is used.
The image is blurred. • The picture was taken in a dark location without the flash, resulting in camera-shake. The use of the Super SteadyShot function or a tripod is recommended. The flash can be used in this situation (t step 5 in “Read This First”). • The picture of the subject was taken at a very short distance, such as in macro shooting. The Super SteadyShot function may not be fully effective when the subject is very near.
Computers You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible with the camera. • Check “Recommended computer environment” (pages 128, 135). Your computer does not recognize your camera. • Turn on the camera. • When the battery level is low, install the charged battery pack (t step 1 in “Read This First”), or use the AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied) (page 165). • Use the USB cable (supplied) (page 129). • Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again firmly.
Memory card Cannot insert a memory card. • Insertion direction of the memory card is wrong. Insert it in the correct direction (t step 3 in “Read This First”). Cannot record on a memory card. • The memory card is full. Delete unnecessary images (page 114, t step 6 in “Read This First”). • An unusable memory card is inserted (t step 3 in “Read This First”). • You are using the memory card with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position.
Printing Also see “PictBridge compliant printer” (as follows) in conjunction with the following items. The color of the image is strange. • When you print the images recorded in Adobe RGB mode using sRGB printers that are not compatible with Adobe RGB (DCF2.0/Exif2.21), the images are printed at a lower intensity level (page 72). Images are printed with both edges cut off. • Depending on your printer, the left, right, top, and bottom edges of the image may be cut off.
Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode. • The printer does not provide these functions. Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not. • The date may not be superimposed in the index mode depending on the printer. Consult the printer manufacturer. “---- -- --” is printed on the date-inserted part of the image. • Images that do not have the recording data cannot be printed with the date inserted.
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 POWER switch is set to OFF and the access lamp is not illuminated (t step 1 in “Read This First”). 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.
Warning messages If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. Card error • An incompatible memory card is For “InfoLITHIUM” battery only • An incompatible battery pack is being used. inserted or the format was failed. Read only memory • Your camera cannot record or delete Battery exhausted • The battery pack is discharged. Charge the battery pack. Set date and time? • Set the date and time. If the message appears frequently, the internal backup battery is used up.
No lens attached. Shutter is locked. • [Release w/oLens] is set to [Disable]. Attach a lens. When attaching the camera to an astronomical telescope or something similar, set it to [Enable] in the Custom menu. Camera error System error • Turn the power off, remove the battery pack, then re-insert it. If the message appears frequently, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Unable to display.
Printer error • Check the printer. • Check if the image you want to print is corrupted. Printer busy • Check the printer.
Others On the memory card (not supplied) On the “Memory Stick Duo” A “Memory Stick Duo” is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick Duo” that can be used with this camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick Duo” functions.
Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro” • To use a “Memory Stick Micro” with this camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Micro” into an “M2” Adaptor as large as of Duo size. If you insert a “Memory Stick Micro” into the camera without an “M2” Adaptor as large as of Duo size, you might not be able to remove it from the camera. • Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro” within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it.
On the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack Use only an NP-FM500H battery pack. What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your camera. Using the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack, the remaining battery time in percent figures is displayed according to the operating conditions of your camera.
On the battery charger On the battery charger • Do not charge any battery pack other than the “InfoLITHIUM” M series battery pack in the battery charger (supplied) with your camera. Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns. • Remove the charged battery pack from the battery charger. If you leave the charged battery pack in the charger, battery life may be decreased.
Optional accessories This section introduces how to connect and operate popular accessories for this camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of each of the accessories. AC-VQ900AM AC Adaptor/charger When a household power outlet (AC power) is available, using an AC Adaptor/charger eliminates the possibility of running out of battery.
RM-S1AM Remote Commander This Remote Commander allows you to release the shutter without touching the camera. This keeps the camera from shaking. In addition, you can keep the shutter button down during bulb exposure (page 43). To attach the Remote Commander, flip open the cover of the REMOTE terminal and insert the plug of the Remote Commander. With the Remote Commander clip attached to the shoulder strap, you can catch the cord to secure it.
When using the flash (not supplied), remove the accessory shoe cap and slide the flash onto the camera. The removed cap can be placed on the eyepiece cover. Accessory shoe cap High Speed Sync (HSS) Shooting Although a high shutter speed cannot be used in normal flash recording, the HVL-F56AM or HVL-F36AM flash allows you to take pictures using the flash with any shutter speed, including a high speed. It also enables you to take pictures with the flash in bright conditions with the iris open.
Precautions x Do not use/store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot, dry or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction. • In a location subject to rocking vibration • Near strong magnetic place • In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera.
x On the internal rechargeable battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off. This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera. However, if you use the camera for only short periods, it discharges gradually, and if you do not use the camera at all for about 8 month it becomes completely discharged.
Specifications Camera [Exposure] Metering Cell [System] Camera Type Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera with built-in flash and interchangeable lenses Image format 23.5×15.6 mm (APS-C format) Lens All of Sony Lens Metering Range 0 EV to 20 EV (+2 EV to +20 EV with Spot metering), (at ISO 100 with F1.4 lens) [Shutter] Type Total pixel number of camera Approx. 13 053 000 pixels Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type Speed range Effective pixel number of camera Approx.
[Others] PictBridge Compatible Exif Print Compatible Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. PRINT Image Matching III Compatible Exif Exif Ver.2.21 RAW ARW2.0 format Dimensions Approx. 141.7 × 104.8 × 79.7 mm (5 5/8 × 4 1/4 × 3 1/4 inches) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions) Mass Approx.690 g (1 lb 8.
Reset default z: reset a: not reset * t Pages on the “Read This First” A: AUTO shooting (page 34) B: Scene Selection (page 35) C: Reset of recording function (page 104) D: Reset default (page 126) Using the dial or button Items Reset to A B C D Page Super SteadyShot — a a a a 14* Adjusting the diopter — a a a a 17* Detailed display a a a z 23 Exposure mode — — — a a 34 Exposure compensation ±0 z z z z 45 Multi segment z z a a 48 a a 52 Recording display Me
Recording menu Reset to A B C D Page Image size Items L:12M a a z z 94 Aspect ratio 3:2 a a z z 95 Fine a a z z 96 D-RangeOptimizer Standard z3) z3) z z 66 Creative Style Standard z — z z 67 Custom button Creative Style a a z z 81 Exposure step 0.3 EV a a z z 98 Flash mode Autoflash z z z4) z5) 73 Flash control Quality z z z z 99 1/1 a a z z 100 Flash compens. ±0.0 z z z z 75 ISO Auto max. 800 — — z z 100 ISO Auto min.
Custom menu Reset to A B C D Page Eye-Start AF Items On a a a z 105 EyeStart trigr. w/ GripSensor a a a z 105 AF/MF button AF/MF control a a a z 105 AF/MF control Hold a a a z 106 AF drive speed Fast a a a z 106 0.3 sec a a a z 106 FocusHoldButton Focus hold a a a z 106 AEL button AEL hold a a a z 107 Ctrl dial setup SS AF area disp. a a a z 107 Dial exp.
Setup menu Items Reset to A B C D Page ±0 a a a z 120 Info.disp.time 5 sec a a a z 120 Power save LCD brightness 3 min a a a z 120 Video output — a a a a 121 HDMI output HD(1080i)prior. a a a z 121 — a a a a 122 Memory card CompactFlash a a a a 123 File number Series a a a z 123 Folder name Standard form a a a z 123 Select folder — a a a a 124 USB connection Mass Storage a a a z 124 MassStrg.
Index Index Numerics B 40-segment honeycomb pattern metering.........................48 Battery charger................... 164 A t step 1 in “Read This First” Battery pack ....................... 163 AC Adaptor/charger ...........165 Access lamp t step 3 in “Read This First” Accessory shoe cap ............167 ADI flash ..............................99 Adjusting exposure...............45 Adjusting the diopter t step 5 in “Read This First” t step 1 in “Read This First” Continuous shooting............
Exposure step........................98 I Manual focus ........................53 Extension ............................134 Identifying parts ................... 14 Manual shift..........................43 External flash ................74, 166 Image Data Converter SR .. 139 Mass Storage ......................124 Eyecup ..................................44 Image Data Lightbox SR.... 140 Memory ........................79, 104 Eyepiece cover......................
Picture Motion Browser .....137 Reset default ...................... 126 U Pixel......................................94 Rotate ................................... 88 USB cable................... 129, 146 S USB connection.................. 124 Playback menu 2 ................119 PlaybackDisplay .................118 Saturation ............................. 67 Portrait (Scene Selection) .....35 Scene Selection ....................
Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick”, , “Memory Stick PRO”, , “Memory Stick Duo”, , “Memory Stick PRO Duo”, , “Memory Stick PROHG Duo”, “ ”, “Memory Stick Micro”, “MagicGate”, and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • “PhotoTV HD” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries.
