α Handbook
Table Of Contents
- Table of contents
- Introduction of functions
- Before use
- Functions list
- Preparing the camera
- Shooting and viewing images
- Selecting a shooting mode
- Switching the recording information display
- Adjusting the focus
- Adjusting the brightness of the image
- Using the drive mode
- Advanced shooting
- Using the flash (sold separately)
- Flash modes available
- Flash Compensation
- Flash control
- FEL lock
- Setting ISO
- Compensating for the brightness and contrast automatically (D-Range)
- Setting the image processing
- Adjusting the color tones (White balance)
- Setting image size
- Setting the aspect ratio and image quality
- Detecting faces
- Smile Shutter
- Zooming
- Reducing the noise in an image
- Setting the color space
- Movie recording setup
- Advanced playback
- Setup of the camera
- Viewing images on a computer
- Troubleshooting/Others
- Index
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Identifying parts
Before use
A Microphone* (159)
B Mode dial lock release button
(68)
C Mode dial (68)
D Multi interface shoe** (24,
115)
• Some of the accessories may
not be inserted fully and
protrude backward from the
Multi interface shoe. However,
the accessory reaches the front
end of the shoe, the connection
is completed.
E FINDER/LCD button (179)
F Display panel (29)
G (Drive) button (110)
H WB (White balance) button
(133)
I (Exposure) button (106)
J ISO button (41, 124, 176)
K Display panel illumination
button (29)
L Image sensor position
mark (94)
M Rear control dial
* Do not cover this part
during movie recording.
Doing so may cause noise
or lower the volume.
** For details on compatible
accessories of the Multi
interface shoe, visit the
Sony web site in your area,
or consult your Sony
dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility.
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