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Sony SLT-A77 Instruction Manual
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SLT-A77/A77V 4-291-132-13 (1) Instruction Manual A-mount Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera 7 Table of ContentsPreparing the camera Shooting and viewing images 15 Notes on using your cameraShooting procedure Notes on the functions available with the camera No compensation for contents of the recording Back up recommendation Notes on the LCD monitor, electronic viewfinder, lens, and image sensor 16 Notes on long-time recordingNotes on importing AVCHD View movies* to a computer Notes when playing movies on other devices On GPS-compatible devices (SLT- A77V only) Warning on copyright The pictures used in this manual On the data specifications described in this manual 17 Model nameNotes on shooting with the viewfinder 18 Preparing the cameraChecking the supplied itemsSLT-A77K/A77VK SLT-A77Q/A77VQ SLT-A77M/A77VM 19 Identifying parts25 Charging the battery pack1 26 2to the wall outlet (wall socket). 27 Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)To remove the battery pack To remove the memory card To check the remaining battery level 28 56 30 Attaching a lens33 Turning the camera on and setting the clock35 Before shooting36 Shooting still images38 Recording movies1 2start recording.Shooting and viewing images 39 Playing back images1 2 3 To play back movies, press the center of the multi-selector. 40 Deleting images (Delete)1 2Shooting images to suit your subject 41 Adjusting the angle of the LCD monitorAdjust the LCD monitor to an easily viewable angle. 42 Shooting with the various shooting modesThe following shooting modes are provided with the camera: Set the mode dial to the desired mode.Shooting images to suit your subject Scene recognized by the camera Shooting function 43 1 244 1 2multi-selector. To change the scene, press the Fn button, then select another scene. Using the shooting functions 47 Using the flash1 2 3charging, shoot the subject. 49 Adjusting the brightness of the image51 Selecting the drive mode button t Select the desired mode 53 Setting image sizeMENU button t 1 t [Image Size] t Select the desired size[Panorama: Size] [Aspect Ratio]: [3:2] [Aspect Ratio]: [16:9] MENU button t 1 t [Panorama: Size] or [3D Pan.: Image Size] t Select the desired size Image Size Panorama: Size Using the playback functions 55 Enlarging images56 Switching to the display of the image list57 Viewing images on a TV screen58 Functions that can be operated with the buttons/dial59 Selecting a function with the Fn (Function) button60 Functions that can be selected with the Fn (Function) buttonThe functions that can be selected with the Fn button are as follows: 62 The functions selected with the MENU button70 Using the guide function of the cameraIn-Camera Guide Viewing images on a computer 71 Using with your computer73 Using the softwareLog on as Administrator. Installing the software (Windows) 1 2 3Installing the software (Macintosh) 74 1Using Image Data Converter 2 3 4 77 Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies79 List of icons on the screenGraphic Display (LCD monitor) Display All Info. (LCD monitor) For playback (Basic information display) 82 Functions available for each shooting *When [Manual Exposure] is selected, this function is not available. 83 Flash modes available86 Setting up the camera87 The screen displayed for shooting 94 Shooting a clear image without camera shakeMENU button t 2 or 1 t [SteadyShot] t Select the Camera shake warning indicator Using the SteadyShot function 95 Using a tripodShooting (Advanced operations) 96 Selecting the shooting mode AUTOSet the mode dial to (Scene Selection), select the desired mode, and shoot images (page44). 97 Scene SelectionThis mode is suitable for Set the mode dial to (Sweep Panorama) or (3D Sweep Panorama), and shoot images (page45). 99 Sweep Panorama/ 3D Sweep Panoramacompatible TV. This mode is suitable for MENU button t 1 t [Panorama: Direction] or [3D Pan.: Direction] t Select the desired setting Set the mode dial to (Cont. Priority AE), and shoot images (page46). 101 Cont. Priority AE Program Auto 102 1 2to 158). Aperture Priority 103 1 2number) with the front or rear control dial. 104 3105 1106 2front or rear control dial. 3 107 1 2108 3110 5111 Movie recording setupPress the MOVIE button to start recording (page38). Recording movies easily Recording movies with the shutter speed and aperture adjusted 112 1 2 3rear control dial. press the center of the multi-selector. To change the mode, press the Fn button, then select ano ther mode. 4MENU button t 1 t [File Format] t Select the desired format 113 5recording. File FormatThe higher the average bit-rate, the higher the image quality. MENU button t 1 t [Record Setting] t Select the desired size[File Format]: [AVCHD 60i/60p]/[AVCHD 50i/50p] [File Format]: [MP4] 114 Record Setting115 Audio RecordingMENU button t 1 t [Audio Recording] t [Off] MENU button t 1 t [Wind Noise Reduct.] t [On] 116 Adjusting the focusAutofocus 1camera to a desired position other than MF. 2the focus mode switch, set it to AF. 117 3down to check the focus and shoot the image. Focus-lock 119 12 3AF area 120 The AF illuminatorMENU button t 2 t [AF Illuminator] t Select the desired MENU button t 2 t [AF Micro Adj.] t [On] t [amount] t Select the desired value AF Micro Adj. Object Tracking 121 1122 2subject to be tracked, and press the center of the multi-selector. 3 123 12 3 124 12 125 34 5 1 2 126 3 4shutter button halfway down. AF/MF control 127 Detecting facesFn button t (Face Detection) t Select the desired setting Face Detection Face Registration 128 12 3MENU button t 5 t [Face Registration] t [Delete] t Select the face you want to delete Smile Shutter 129 1desired Smile Detection Sensitivity mode 2 3 131 Adjusting the brightness of the imageAE Lock 1 2 3 4Fn button t (Metering Mode) t Select the desired mode Fn button t (Flash Comp.) t Select the desired setting 132 Metering ModeFlash Comp.Exposure compensation and flash compensation MENU button t 2 t [Flash control] t Select the desired 133 Flash control 135 The flashPress the Fn button, select the desired flash mode, press the button, and shoot images (page47). Wireless flash 136 1turn both the camera and the flash on. Slow Sync 2 3and pop up the built-in flash. You can use a flash equipped with a flash sync terminal of the opposite polarity. Shoot with the SLOW SYNC button pressed. lights up on the screen to indicate the exposure is locked. 137 Using a flash equipped with a flash sync terminal cordOpen the cover of the (flash sync) terminal and plug the cord in. 139 Setting ISO141 Compensating for the brightness and contrast automatically (D-Range)Fn button t (DRO/Auto HDR) t Select the desired setting D-RangeOptimizer 1 2 144 Setting the image processingSelect the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive and artistic expression. Fn button t (Picture Effect) t Select the desired setting When a mode that has a fine adjustment option is selected, select the desired setting with b/B. Picture Effect Creative Style 145 12 3 148 Adjusting the color tones (White balance)153 Zooming in in one step154 Selecting the drive modeShooting single shot Cont. Shooting Self-timer 155 1timer) t Select the desired Bracket: Cont./Single Bracket 157 WB bracket(WB bracket) t Select the desired setting DRO Bracket 158 12Playback (Advanced operations) Playback (Advanced operations) 159 The screen displayed for playback List of icons on the histogram displayEach time you press the DISP button, the screen changes as follows. Switching the screen during playback 161 Using the playback functions164 Protecting images (Protect)165 Deleting images (Delete)Delete (Multiple Img.) 1 2 3 4 5 167 About playback on TVConnect the camera to a TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately) and play back images (page57). Using BRAVIA SyncMENU button t 1 t [3D Viewing] 3D Viewing 168 1(page57).The input is automatically switched and the image shot with the camera appears on the TV screen. 2 3Setup of the camera (Advanced operations) 169 GPS setting (SLT-A77V only)MENU button t 1 t [GPS Settings] t [GPS On/Off] t [On] MENU button t 1 t [GPS Settings] t [Use GPS Assist Data] MENU button t 1 t [GPS Settings] t [GPS Auto Time Cor.] t [On] 170 GPS Assist DataGPS Auto Time Cor. 172 Setting the aspect ratio and image qualityMENU button t 1 t [Aspect Ratio] t Select the desired ratio MENU button t 1 t [Quality] t Select the desired setting Aspect Ratio Quality 174 Setting the other functions of the cameraMENU button t 2 t [Long Exposure NR] t Select the High ISO NRMENU button t 2 t [High ISO NR] t Select the desired Long Exposure NRMENU button t 2 t [Color Space] t Select the desired MENU button t 1 t [Release w/o Lens] t [Enable] 175 Color SpaceRelease w/o LensMENU button t 2 t [Grid Line] t Select the desired setting MENU button t 2 t [Auto Review] t Select the desired MENU button t 3 t [Func. of AEL button] t Select the 176 Grid Line Auto ReviewFunc. of AEL button 177 ISO Button, AF/MF buttonPreview Button Electronic Front Curtain ShutterMENU button t 1 t [LCD Brightness] t Select the desired MENU button t 1 t [Viewfinder Bright.] t [Manual] t Select the desired setting 178 LCD BrightnessViewfinder Bright. 179 Power SaveFINDER/LCD Setting 180 Lens compensationLens Comp.: Peripheral Shading Lens Comp.: Chromatic Aberration Lens Comp.: Distortion 181 Setting the method for recording on a memory cardNote that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a memory card, including protected images. Folder NameMENU button t 1 t [Format] t [Enter] MENU button t 1 t [File Number] t Select the desired Format File NumberMENU button t 1 t [Folder Name] t Select the desired MENU button t 1 t [Select REC Folder] t Select the desired folder MENU button t 1 t [New Folder] 182 Select REC FolderNew FolderMENU button t 1 t [Recover Image DB] t [Enter] MENU button t 2 t [Upload Settings] t Select the desired 183 Recover Image DBUpload Settings 185 Registering your own settings1 2 3selector, then press the center of the multi-selector. 186 Resetting to the defaultYou can reset the main functions of the camera. Still shooting menu (Reset Default/Rec mode reset) MENU button t 3 t [Initialize] t Select the desired setting t [OK] Computer (Advanced operations) 191 Connecting the camera to the computerMENU button t 2 t [USB Connection] t Select the desired Setting the USB connection Connecting to the computer 1connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC- PW10AM AC Adaptor (sold separately). 192 2 3 4computer. Importing images to the computer (Windows)Computer (Advanced operations) File nameThe image files are copied to the hard disk. Importing images to the computer (Macintosh) 193 12 194 3Deleting the USB connection 1 2 3 195 Creating a movie discCreating an AVCHD format disc 1 2(HD)]. Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc 196 1 2198 Specifying DPOFDate Imprint 1 2 3 4 5Cleaning (Advanced operations) 199 Cleaning the camera and a lensCleaning the lens Cleaning the camera 200 Cleaning the image sensorCleaning the image sensor automatically using the cleaning mode of the camera 1 2 3 202 45 6Trouble shooting/Others (Advanced operations) 203 TroubleshootingBattery pack and powerThe CHARGE lamp flashes when charging the battery pack. 204 Shooting imagesNothing is displayed on the LCD monitor in viewfinder mode when the power is turned on. The image is not clear in the viewfinder. No images in the viewfinder. 205 The shutter does not release.Recording takes a long time. The same image is shot several times. The image is out of focus. Eye-Start AF does not work. 207 Viewing imagesDeleting images 208 GPS (SLT-A77V only)Computers 209 Memory cardCannot print images. The color of the image is strange. Images are printed with both edges cut off. Cannot print images with the date. The lens gets fogged. 210 PrintingOthers Trouble shooting/Others (Advanced operations) 212 Warning messages214 PrecautionsDo not use/store the camera in the following places On storing On operating temperatures On moisture condensation On the internal rechargeable battery 215 On using the lenses and accessoriesOn memory cards On recording/playback 217 To use your camera abroad Power sources218 AVCHD format Recording and playback on your camera 219 GPS (SLT-A77V only)221 3D-shootingsNotes on recording Note on playback of 3D- images Notes on 3D-image files 222 Memory cardNotes on using memory cards Notes on the Memory Stick media used with the camera 224 Battery pack/ Battery chargerEffective use of the battery pack Notes on using the battery pack 226 The LicenseNotes on the License On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software 227 Checking the number of recordable images/recording time231 Specifications239 Index
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