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Sony 4-149-235-11 (1), DSLR-A500, DSLR-A550 Using a tripod

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Shooting images

Note

• The SteadyShot function may not work optimally when the power has just been

turned on or when the shutter button has been pressed all the way down without

stopping halfway.

In the following cases, we recommend that you mount the camera on a

tripod.

• Shooting without a flash under dark conditions.

• Shooting with slow shutter speeds, which are typically used in night-time

shooting.

• Shooting a close subject, such as in macro shooting.

• Shooting with a telescopic lens.

Note

• When using a tripod, deactivate the SteadyShot function because there is a potential

for malfunction of the SteadyShot function.

Using a tripod

Contents

Main DSLR-A500/A550 4-149-235-11 (1) Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Instruction Manual DSLR-A500/A550 Page Battery charger RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Battery pack For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada For Customers in the U.S.A. Regulatory Information CAUTION Note: Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives Attention For Customers in Europe Notice for customers in the United Kingdom Notes on using your camera Shooting procedure No compensation for contents of the recording Back up recommendation Notes on the LCD monitor and lens Table of Contents Preparing the camera Before your operation Shooting images Using the shooting function Page Page Preparing the camera Checking the accessories supplied Preparing the battery pack Charging the battery pack 1 battery charger. 2 Page Preparing the camera Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world. Page Page Page Page Attaching a lens 1 2 3 1 2 Inserting a memory card 1 2 3 4 Notes on using memory cards Page Preparing the camera Page Using the accessories supplied Attaching the shoulder strap Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera. Using the eyepiece cover and eyecup 1 2 3 Checking the number of recordable images The number of images that can be recorded on a memory card DSLR-A500 (Units: Images) SD memory card DSLR-A550 (Units: Images) DSLR-A500 (Units: Images) The number of images that can be recorded using a battery pack Cleaning Cleaning the camera Cleaning the lens Cleaning the image sensor 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 Before your operation Identifying parts and screen indicators Front side Rear side Page Top Sides/Bottom Switching the recording information display (DISP) Before your operation LCD monitor Graphic Display Recording information display Page Selecting a function/setting Example: Fn button t AWB (White balance) t Select the Selecting a function with the Fn (Function) button 1 2 3 The functions selected by the Fn (Function) button The functions selected by the MENU button Playback menu Setup menu Shooting images Shooting an image without camera shake Stabilize your upper body and take a position that keeps the camera from moving. Correct posture MENU button t 1 t [SteadyShot] t [Off] Using the SteadyShot function Using a tripod / Shooting with the automatic setting 1 2 3 4 5 6 Fn button t (Face Detection) t [Off] Using the Face Detection function Page Page Set the mode dial to (Portrait). Taking portrait photos Page Set the mode dial to (Macro). Taking small-subject photos Set the mode dial to (Sports Action). Taking moving-subject photos Set the mode dial to (Sunset). Taking sunset photos Set the mode dial to (Night Port./View). Taking night view photos Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode) Page Shooting by controlling the blur of the background (Aperture priority) 1 2 number) with the control dial. 3 subject. Shooting a moving subject with various expressions (Shutter speed priority) 1 2 control dial. 3 subject. Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure) 1 2 3 exposure is set. Shooting trails with long exposure (BULB) 1 2 3 4 5 shooting. Shooting with the viewfinder (OVF) MENU button t 1 t [Eye-Start AF] t [Off] Switching to the viewfinder Set the LIVE VIEW/OVF switch to OVF. Adjusting the focus of the finder (diopter adjustment) Switching the recording information display (DISP) LCD monitor (Graphic Display) Shooting images See pages in parentheses for details of operation. LCD monitor (Standard Display) In AUTO or Scene Selection mode In P/A/S/M mode Page Viewfinder Using the shooting function Selecting the focus method Using autofocus 1 camera to AF. 2 3 down to check the focus and shoot the image. Shooting with your desired composition (Focus-lock) 1 2 3 Fn button t (Autofocus mode) t Select the desired setting Selecting the focus method to suit the movement of the subject (Autofocus mode) Fn button t (AF area) t Select the desired setting Selecting the focus area (AF area) Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus) 1 2 3 Checking the focus by enlarging the image (Manual focus check) 1 2 image and select the portion you want to enlarge with v/V/b/B on the controller. 3 4 Zooming in in one step 1 LIVE VIEW. 2 Using the flash 1 2 3 charging, shoot the subject. Page MENU button t 1 t [AF illuminator] t [Off] MENU button t 1 t [Red eye reduc.] t [On] Performing wireless flash shooting 1 the camera and the flash on. 2 3 the built-in flash. Adjusting the brightness of the image (Exposure, Flash compensation, Metering) Shooting with fixed brightness (AE Lock) 1 2 3 exposure. 4 the subject. Using brightness compensation for the entire image (Exposure compensation) 2 control dial. 3 Adjusting the amount of flash light (Flash compensation) Fn button t (Flash compens.) t Select the desired setting Exposure compensation and flash compensation MENU button t 1 t [Flash control] t Select the desired Selecting the flash control mode to set the amount of flash light (Flash control) Fn button t (Metering mode) t Select the desired mode Selecting the method for measuring the brightness of a subject (Metering mode) Compensating for the brightness and contrast automatically (D-Range) D-RANGE button t Select the Correcting the brightness of the image (D-Range Optimizer) 1 2 Compensating automatically with rich gradation (Auto High Dynamic Range) Page Image processing (Contrast), (Saturation), and (Sharpness) can be adjusted for each Creative Style item. Selecting your desired image processing (Creative Style) 1 2 Changing the range of color reproduction (Color Space) Setting ISO The larger the number, the higher the noise level. the ISO screen. 1 2 Adjusting the color tones (White balance) Fn button t AWB (White balance) t Select the desired setting Adjusting the white balance to suit a specific light source (Auto/Preset white balance) Fn button t AWB (White balance) t [5500K] (ColorTemperature) or [0] (Color filter) Setting the color temperature and a filter effect (Color Temperature/Color filter) Registering the color tones (Custom white balance) 1 2 3 4 To call the custom white balance setting Fn button t AWB (White balance) t (Custom) Selecting the drive mode button t (Single-shot adv.) Shooting single shot Shooting continuously 1 1 Shooting images with the exposure shifted (Exposure bracket) 1 bracket step Shooting with white balance shifted (WB bracket) Page Capturing smiling faces (Smile Shutter) 1 desired Smile Detection Sensitivity mode 2 3 Page Using the viewing function Playing back images MENU button t 1 t [PlaybackDisplay] t Select the 2 Rotating an image 1 2 Enlarging images 1 2 button or button. 3 controller. Switching to the display of the image list 2 Playing back images automatically (Slide show) Page Checking the information of recorded images Each time you press the DISP button, the information display changes (page 115). Basic information display Histogram display Protecting images (Protect) Deleting images (Delete) Page Viewing images on a TV screen 1 TV, and connect the camera to the TV. 2 3 Page PAL-N system SECAM system The items for Link Menu Using BRAVIA Sync 1 (page 125). The input is automatically switched and the image shot with the camera appears on the TV screen. 2 3 Changing your setup Setting image size and image quality Aspect ratio MENU button t 1 t [Image size] t Select the desired size MENU button t 1 t [Aspect ratio] t Select the desired ratio Image size Quality Setting the method for recording on a memory card MENU button t 2 t [File number] t Select the desired MENU button t 2 t [Folder name] t Select the desired Selecting the method for assigning file numbers to images Selecting the folder name format Creating a new folder Selecting the recording folder Formatting the memory card Changing the noise reduction setting MENU button t 2 t [Long exp.NR] t [Off] Setting the noise reduction at high ISO sensitivity settings MENU button t 2 t [High ISO NR] t [Normal] Disabling the noise reduction during long exposure shootings Changing the function of the AEL button Changing the operation of the AEL button MENU button t 1 t [AEL button] t Select the desired Changing other settings Selecting the language Setting the LCD monitor Setting the brightness of the LCD monitor manually Setting the displayed time of the image right after shooting (Auto review) Page Confirming the version of the camera Displaying the version MENU button t 3 t [Version] Resetting to the default You can reset the main functions of the camera. Recording menu MENU button t 3 t [Reset default] t [OK] The items to be reset are as follows. Changing your setup Custom menu Setup menu Playback menu Viewing images on a computer Using your computer Recommended computer environment Page Stage 2: Copying images to a computer 1 2 3 4 1 Viewing images on your computer 2 Deleting the USB connection Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the memory card to the Trash icon. Image file storage destinations and file names Copying images stored on a computer to a memory card and viewing the images 1 click [Rename]. Change the file name to DSC0ssss. 2 memory card folder in the following order. Using the software Installing the software 1 the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Page Using Image Data Converter SR Using Image Data Lightbox SR Using PMB Specifying DPOF Page Printing images by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer Stage 1: Connecting the camera to the printer 1 2 want to print images from using the memory card switch. 3 Page Others Specifications Camera [System] [Image sensor] [SteadyShot] [Exposure control] [Shutter] [Built-In-Flash] [Recording media] [LCD monitor] BC-VM10 Battery charger Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H Page Troubleshooting Battery pack and power Shooting images Page Page Viewing images Deleting/Editing images Computers Memory card Printing PictBridge compliant printer Others Page Warning messages Page Page Precautions Do not use/store the camera in the following places On storing On operating temperatures On moisture condensation Notes on recording/playback Index Index Numerics A B C F H I J L N O P Q R