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Sony DSLR-A850 Instruction Manual
171 pages 3.55 Mb
DSLR-A850 4-149-134-11 (1) Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Instruction Manual DSLR-A850Owners Record 2 WARNINGPower Sources Polarization Overloading Object and Liquid Entry Attachments Cleaning Water and Moisture Power-Cord Protection Accessories Ventilation 3 Use InstallationLightning Damage Requiring Service Servicing Replacement parts Safety Check 4 Service5 Read this first9 Notes on using your cameraNo compensation for contents of the recording Back up recommendation Notes on the LCD monitor and lens Warning on copyright The pictures used in this manual 10 Table of Contents13 Checking the accessories supplied14 Preparing the battery packCharging the battery pack 1 2 21 Attaching a lens23 Inserting a memory card27 Preparing the camera29 Using the accessories suppliedAttaching the shoulder strapAttach the both ends of the strap on the camera. 31 Checking the number of recordable imagesThe number of images that can be recorded on a memory card 33 CleaningCleaning the LCD monitor Cleaning the lens Cleaning the camera surface Cleaning the image sensor 34 1 23 5 4 35 67 36 Identifying parts and screen indicators45 Selecting a function/settingSelecting the functions on the Quick Navi screen 46 12 3 47 Shooting with the automatic setting49 Exposure mode Shooting with Program auto 1 2 50 1down to adjust the focus. 2dial to select your desired combination while the focus is achieved. Shooting with Aperture priority 51 1 2number) with the front or rear control dial. Shooting with Shutter speed priority 52 1 2front or rear control dial. Shooting with Manual exposure 53 1 2adjust the shutter speed, and rotate the rear control dial to adjust the aperture. 3exposure is set. Shooting with BULB 54 1 23 55 4shooting. Using the shooting function 56 Selecting the focus methoddesired position. Selecting the focus mode (Auto focus) 1 2down to check the focus and shoot the image. Selecting the focus area 58 2b/B on the multi-selector. 3 59 12 3 60 1Shooting with Manual focus 61 2Shooting with Direct manual focus 1 2 3 4 63 Using a flash (sold separately)67 Adjusting the brightness of the image (Metering, Exposure, Flash compensation)You can select the method for measuring the brightness of a subject. Selecting the Metering modeSelect the desired mode with the metering mode lever. Compensating the exposure 68 1exposure compensation screen. 69 2the multi-selector. Shooting with fixed brightness (AE Lock) 1 70 23necessary, and shoot the image. Adjusting the amount of flash light (Flash compensation) 71 23 72 Setting ISO73 Adjusting the color tones (White balance)Auto/Preset white balance 2 74 3with b/B on the multi-selector, if necessary. Setting the color temperature and a filter effect 75 2*Any number between 1 and 3 is indicated. V on the multi-selector. Custom white balance 2selector, then press the center of the multi-selector. 76 34 5 77 Image processingUsing the D-Range Optimizer 2item with v/V/b/B on the multi- selector. 3 To adjust (Advanced: Level), use the rear control dial. Using the Creative Style 78 23 4 81 Selecting the drive mode1 2 86 12Shooting with the Wireless Remote Commander 87 Using the preview function89 Registering your own settings1 2 3Using the viewing function 90 Playing back images1 2 92 1rotate, then press the button. 2 93 12 3Switching to the display of the image list 94 12to select the desired screen format.Using the viewing function 95 Checking the information of recorded images97 Deleting images (Delete)99 Viewing images on a TV screen102 Menu function listRecording menu (pages 104 to 112) Custom menu (pages 113 to 119) 103 Using the menuPlayback menu (pages 120 to 123) Setup menu (pages 124 to 134) Recording menu 104 Recording menu 1[Aspect ratio]: [3:2] [Aspect ratio]: [16:9] [APS-C size capt.]: [On] Image size Aspect ratioRecording menu For details, see page 77. 105 QualityD-RangeOptimizer 106 Custom buttonCreative Style Color Space 107 Recording menu 2109 Recording menu 3AF-A setup AF area Priority setup AF illuminator 110 AF w/ shutterLong exp.NR High ISO NR 111 Recording menu 4Memory Rec mode reset Custom menu 113 Custom menu 1AF/MF button AF/MF control AF drive speed AF area disp. 114 FocusHoldButtonAuto review Preview Function 115 Custom menu 2The function and the mode of operation of the AEL button can be changed. AEL button Ctrl dial setup 116 Dial exp.compCtrl dial lock 117 Button ops.Release w/oCard Rec.info.disp. 118 Custom menu 3Exp.comp.set Bracket orderYou can reset the items of the Custom menu. The items to be reset are as follows. 119 Custom resetPlayback menu 120 Playback menu 1Format DeletePlayback menu You can protect images against accidental erasure. 121 ProtectDPOF setup 122 Date imprintIndex print PlaybackDisplay 123 Playback menu 2Slide show Interval Setup menu 124 Setup menu 1Adjust the brightness with b/B on the multi-selector, then press the center of the multi-selector. LCD brightness Info.disp.time Power save 125 Video outputHDMI output Date/Time setup 126 Setup menu 2129 Setup menu 3132 Setup menu 4APS-C size capt. Reset default Viewing images on a computer 135 Copying images to your computerRecommended computer environment Stage 2: Copying images to a computer 137 12 3 138 41 2 139 Viewing images on your computerFor Windows 1 2 142 1click [Rename]. Change the file name to DSC0ssss. 2memory card folder in the following order. 143 Using the softwareInstalling the software 144 1the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 147 1PC] in the Setup menu 2 with v/V/b/B on the multi- selector. 148 23 150 Printing images by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printerStage 1: Setting the camera 1 2 154 SpecificationsCamera[System] [Image sensor] [SteadyShot] [Anti-Dust] [Viewfinder] [Auto Focus System] [Exposure] Others[Shutter] [Recording media] [LCD monitor] [Power, general] [Others] 155 BC-VM10 Battery chargerRechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H 157 Troubleshooting164 Warning messages167 PrecautionsDo not use/store the camera in the following places On carrying On operating temperatures On moisture condensation On the internal rechargeable battery 168 Notes on recording/playbackNotes on handling the focusing screen Index 169 Index
171 pages 3.55 Mb
DSLR-A850 4-149-134-12 (1) Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Instruction Manual DSLR-A850Owners Record 2 WARNINGPower Sources Polarization Overloading Object and Liquid Entry Attachments Cleaning Water and Moisture Power-Cord Protection Accessories Ventilation 3 Use InstallationLightning Damage Requiring Service Servicing Replacement parts Safety Check 4 Service5 Read this first9 Notes on using your cameraNo compensation for contents of the recording Back up recommendation Notes on the LCD monitor and lens Warning on copyright The pictures used in this manual 10 Table of Contents13 Checking the accessories supplied14 Preparing the battery packCharging the battery pack 1 2 21 Attaching a lens23 Inserting a memory card27 Preparing the camera29 Using the accessories suppliedAttaching the shoulder strapAttach the both ends of the strap on the camera. 31 Checking the number of recordable imagesThe number of images that can be recorded on a memory card 33 CleaningCleaning the LCD monitor Cleaning the lens Cleaning the camera surface Cleaning the image sensor 34 1 23 5 4 35 67 36 Identifying parts and screen indicators45 Selecting a function/settingSelecting the functions on the Quick Navi screen 46 12 3 47 Shooting with the automatic setting49 Exposure mode Shooting with Program auto 1 2 50 1down to adjust the focus. 2dial to select your desired combination while the focus is achieved. Shooting with Aperture priority 51 1 2number) with the front or rear control dial. Shooting with Shutter speed priority 52 1 2front or rear control dial. Shooting with Manual exposure 53 1 2adjust the shutter speed, and rotate the rear control dial to adjust the aperture. 3exposure is set. Shooting with BULB 54 1 23 55 4shooting. Using the shooting function 56 Selecting the focus methoddesired position. Selecting the focus mode (Auto focus) 1 2down to check the focus and shoot the image. Selecting the focus area 58 2b/B on the multi-selector. 3 59 12 3 60 1Shooting with Manual focus 61 2Shooting with Direct manual focus 1 2 3 4 63 Using a flash (sold separately)67 Adjusting the brightness of the image (Metering, Exposure, Flash compensation)You can select the method for measuring the brightness of a subject. Selecting the Metering modeSelect the desired mode with the metering mode lever. Compensating the exposure 68 1exposure compensation screen. 69 2the multi-selector. Shooting with fixed brightness (AE Lock) 1 70 23necessary, and shoot the image. Adjusting the amount of flash light (Flash compensation) 71 23 72 Setting ISO73 Adjusting the color tones (White balance)Auto/Preset white balance 2 74 3with b/B on the multi-selector, if necessary. Setting the color temperature and a filter effect 75 2*Any number between 1 and 3 is indicated. V on the multi-selector. Custom white balance 2selector, then press the center of the multi-selector. 76 34 5 77 Image processingUsing the D-Range Optimizer 2item with v/V/b/B on the multi- selector. 3 To adjust (Advanced: Level), use the rear control dial. Using the Creative Style 78 23 4 81 Selecting the drive mode1 2 86 12Shooting with the Wireless Remote Commander 87 Using the preview function89 Registering your own settings1 2 3Using the viewing function 90 Playing back images1 2 92 1rotate, then press the button. 2 93 12 3Switching to the display of the image list 94 12to select the desired screen format.Using the viewing function 95 Checking the information of recorded images97 Deleting images (Delete)99 Viewing images on a TV screen102 Menu function listRecording menu (pages 104 to 112) Custom menu (pages 113 to 119) 103 Using the menuPlayback menu (pages 120 to 123) Setup menu (pages 124 to 134) Recording menu 104 Recording menu 1[Aspect ratio]: [3:2] [Aspect ratio]: [16:9] [APS-C size capt.]: [On] Image size Aspect ratioRecording menu For details, see page 77. 105 QualityD-RangeOptimizer 106 Custom buttonCreative Style Color Space 107 Recording menu 2109 Recording menu 3AF-A setup AF area Priority setup AF illuminator 110 AF w/ shutterLong exp.NR High ISO NR 111 Recording menu 4Memory Rec mode reset Custom menu 113 Custom menu 1AF/MF button AF/MF control AF drive speed AF area disp. 114 FocusHoldButtonAuto review Preview Function 115 Custom menu 2The function and the mode of operation of the AEL button can be changed. AEL button Ctrl dial setup 116 Dial exp.compCtrl dial lock 117 Button ops.Release w/oCard Rec.info.disp. 118 Custom menu 3Exp.comp.set Bracket orderYou can reset the items of the Custom menu. The items to be reset are as follows. 119 Custom resetPlayback menu 120 Playback menu 1Format DeletePlayback menu You can protect images against accidental erasure. 121 ProtectDPOF setup 122 Date imprintIndex print PlaybackDisplay 123 Playback menu 2Slide show Interval Setup menu 124 Setup menu 1Adjust the brightness with b/B on the multi-selector, then press the center of the multi-selector. LCD brightness Info.disp.time Power save 125 Video outputHDMI output Date/Time setup 126 Setup menu 2129 Setup menu 3132 Setup menu 4APS-C size capt. Reset default Viewing images on a computer 135 Copying images to your computerRecommended computer environment Stage 2: Copying images to a computer 137 12 3 138 41 2 139 Viewing images on your computerFor Windows 1 2 142 1click [Rename]. Change the file name to DSC0ssss. 2memory card folder in the following order. 143 Using the softwareInstalling the software 144 1the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 147 1PC] in the Setup menu 2 with v/V/b/B on the multi- selector. 148 23 150 Printing images by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printerStage 1: Setting the camera 1 2 154 SpecificationsCamera[System] [Image sensor] [SteadyShot] [Anti-Dust] [Viewfinder] [Auto Focus System] [Exposure] Others[Shutter] [Recording media] [LCD monitor] [Power, general] [Others] 155 BC-VM10 Battery chargerRechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H 157 Troubleshooting164 Warning messages167 PrecautionsDo not use/store the camera in the following places On carrying On operating temperatures On moisture condensation On the internal rechargeable battery 168 Notes on recording/playbackNotes on handling the focusing screen Index 169 Index
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