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SLT-A33/A55/A55V 4-187-045-11 (1)
Instruction Manual
A-mount
Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
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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
Notes on the functions available with the camera
No compensation for contents of the recording
Back up recommendation
Notes on long-time recording
Notes when playing movies on other devices
On GPS-compatible devices (SLT- A55V only)
Warning on copyright
The pictures used in this manual
Table of Contents
Preparing the camera
Before your operation
Shooting images
Using the shooting function
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Preparing the camera
Checking the accessories supplied
Identifying parts
Front side
Rear side
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Sides/Bottom
Charging the battery pack
1
battery charger.
2
wall outlet (wall socket).
Preparing the camera
Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)
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Notes on using the battery pack
Notes on using memory cards
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Attaching a lens
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2
3
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2
Preparing the camera
Setting up the date
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2
3
5
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Adjusting the focus of the finder (diopter adjustment)
Using the accessories supplied
Attaching the shoulder strap
Removing the eyecup
Checking the number of recordable images
The number of images that can be recorded on a memory card
The number of images that can be recorded using a battery pack
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Cleaning
Cleaning the camera
Cleaning the lens
Cleaning the image sensor
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3
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6
Before your operation
Screen indicators
MENU button t 1 t [Eye-Start AF] t [On]
Switching the screen mode between the LCD monitor and the electronic viewfinder
Switching the recording information display (DISP)
MENU button t 2 t [Display Rec. Data] t [For viewfinder]
Recording information display (Graphic Display/Recording information (For Live View))
Graphic Display Recording information display (For Live View)
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See pages in parentheses for details of operation.
Recording information display (For viewfinder)
In AUTO, AUTO+, or Scene Selection mode
In Continuous Advance Priority AE/ P/A/S/M mode
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Selecting a function/setting
Example: Fn button t AWB (White Balance) t Select the
Selecting a function with the Fn (Function) button
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3
The functions selected by the Fn (Function) button
The functions selected by the MENU button
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Custom menu
Playback menu
Memory Card Tool menu
Clock setup menu
Setup menu
Shooting images
Adjusting the angle of the LCD monitor
Adjust the LCD monitor to an easily viewable angle.
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
Shooting with appropriate settings automatically
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2
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Shooting with the settings that the camera adjusts automatically
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3
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Shooting with a suitable setting for the subject
Shooting with preset settings according to the scene (Scene Selection)
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Shooting images
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Shooting images
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following the guidance on the screen.
MENU button t 2 t [Panorama: Direction] or [3D Pan.: Direction] t Select the desired setting
Shooting continuously at high speed (Continuous Advance Priority AE)
1
(Cont. Priority AE).
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Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode)
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Shooting by controlling the blur of the background (Aperture priority)
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2
number) with the control dial.
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Shooting a moving subject with various expressions (Shutter speed priority)
1
2
control dial.
3
Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure)
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3
exposure is set.
Shooting trails with long exposure (BULB)
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3
4 5
shooting.
Recording movies
1
recording.
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MENU button t 1 t [Movie: File Format] t Select the desired format
MENU button t 1 t [Movie: Audio Rec.] t [Off]
MENU button t 1 t [Movie: Size] t Select the desired
Available recording time for a movie
Notes on continuous movie recording
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)
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2
3
Checking the focus by enlarging the image
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3
4
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Detecting faces
Fn button t (Face Detection) t [Off]
Using the Face Detection function
When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically.
Capturing smiling faces (Smile Shutter)
1
desired Smile Detection Sensitivity mode
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2
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Using the flash
1 2
3
charging, shoot the subject.
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MENU button t 2 t [AF Illuminator] t [Off]
MENU button t 1 t [Red Eye Reduction] t [On]
Performing wireless flash shooting
1
turn both the camera and the flash on.
2 3
and pop up the built-in flash.
Adjusting the brightness of the image (Exposure, Flash compensation, Metering)
Shooting with fixed brightness (AE Lock)
1 2
3
exposure.
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the subject.
Using brightness compensation for the entire image (Exposure compensation)
1 2
control dial.
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MENU button t 2 t [Histogram] t [On]
Adjusting the amount of flash light (Flash Compensation)
Fn button t (Flash Compensation) t Select the desired
Exposure compensation and flash compensation
MENU button t 2 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)
Setting ISO
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display the ISO screen.
2
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)
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Image processing
Selecting your desired image processing (Creative Style)
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2
(Contrast), (Saturation), and (Sharpness) can be adjusted for each Creative Style item.
Changing the range of color reproduction (Color Space)
Adjusting the color tones (White balance)
Adjusting the white balance to suit a specific light source (Auto/Preset white balance)
WB on the control button t Select the desired setting
Setting the color temperature and a filter effect (Color Temperature/Color Filter)
WB on the control button t [5500K] (Color Temp.) or [0] (Color Filter)
Registering the color tones (Custom white balance)
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To call the custom white balance setting
WB on the control button t (Custom)
Selecting the drive mode
Shooting single shot
Shooting continuously
Using the self-timer
(Self-timer) t Select the
Shooting images with the exposure shifted (Exposure bracket)
(Bracket: Cont.) t Select the desired bracket step
Shooting with white balance shifted (WB bracket)
(WB bracket) t Select the desired setting
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Using the viewing function
Playing back images
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2
Playing back movies
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Rotating an image
1
2
Enlarging images
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2
3
Switching to the display of the image list
Playing back images automatically (Slide show)
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Checking the information of recorded images
Each time you press DISP on the control button, the information display changes (page121).
Basic information display
Still image Movie
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Histogram display
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Protecting images (Protect)
Protecting selected images/canceling the protection of the selected images
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3 4 5
Deleting images (Delete)
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Viewing images on a TV screen
1
TV, and connect the camera to the TV.
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3
MENU button t 1 t [3D Viewing]
The items for Sync Menu
Using BRAVIA Sync
1
(page134).
The input is automatically switched and the image shot with the camera appears on the TV screen.
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To use your camera abroad
When you view images on a TV screen, the camera and TV must use the same TV color system.
Changing your setup
GPS setting (SLT-A55V 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 [Delete GPS Ass. Data]
Shortening the time needed for the GPS to acquire location information (GPS assist data)
Correcting clock time automatically
Setting image size and image quality
MENU button t 1 t [Image: Size] t Select the desired
Image: Size
MENU button t 2 t [Panorama: Size] or [3D Pan.: Image Size] t Select the desired size
MENU button t 1 t [Movie: Size] t Select the desired
Setting the size of panoramic images
Movie: Size
MENU button t 1 t [Image: Aspect Ratio] t Select the desired ratio
MENU button t 1 t [Image: Quality] t Select the desired
Image: Aspect Ratio
Image: Quality
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Setting the method for recording on a memory card
MENU button t 1 t [File Number] t Select the desired
MENU button t 1 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
MENU button t 1 t [Recover Image DB] t [Enter]
MENU button t 1 t [Display Card Space]
Recovering image database
Checking the remaining space of the card Setting the upload function for an Eye-Fi card
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Changing the noise reduction setting
MENU button t 3 t [Long Exposure NR] t [Off]
Setting the noise reduction at high ISO sensitivity settings
MENU button t 3 t [High ISO NR] t Select the desired
Disabling the noise reduction during long exposure shootings
Changing the function of the buttons
MENU button t 1 t [AEL button] t Select the desired
MENU button t 1 t [Focus Hold Button] t [D.O.F.Preview]
MENU button t 1 t [Focus Magnifier] t [On]
Changing the operation of the AEL button
Changing other settings
Releasing the shutter when no lens is attached
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Setting the LCD monitor/electronic viewfinder
MENU button t 1 t [LCD Brightness] t Select the desired
Setting the brightness of the viewfinder manually
MENU button t 1 t [Viewfinder Bright.] t [Manual] t Select the desired setting
Setting the brightness of the LCD monitor
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Confirming the version of the camera
MENU button t 2 t [Version]
Resetting to the default
You can reset the main functions of the camera.
Recording menu
MENU button t 2 t [Reset Default] t [Enter]
The items to be reset are as follows.
Custom menu
Playback menu
Memory Card Tool menu Setup menu
Viewing images on a computer
Using with your computer
Recommended computer environment (Windows)
Recommended computer environment (Macintosh)
Viewing images on a computer
Using the software
Log on as Administrator.
Installing the software (Windows)
1
the CD-ROM drive.
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Using Image Data Converter SR
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Using Image Data Lightbox SR
Using PMB
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Connecting the camera to the computer
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Importing images to the computer (Windows)
Importing images to the computer (Macintosh)
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2
3
Deleting the USB connection
1
2 3
Creating a movie disc
Selecting the method for creating a disc
Creating an AVCHD format disc
1 2
(HD)].
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Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc
1 2
Discs (STD)].
Specifying DPOF
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Others
Specifications
Camera
[System]
[Image sensor]
[SteadyShot]
[LCD monitor]
[Exposure control]
[Shutter]
[Built-In-Flash]
[Recording format]
BC-VW1 Battery charger
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50
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Troubleshooting
Battery pack and power
Shooting images
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Viewing images
Deleting/Editing images
GPS (SLT-A55V only)
Computers
Memory card
You have formatted a memory card by mistake.
Printing
Cannot print images.
The color of the image is strange.
Images are printed with both edges cut off.
Cannot print images with the date.
Others
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Warning messages
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Precautions
Do not use/store the camera in the following places
On storing
On operating temperatures
On moisture condensation
On memory cards
Notes on recording/playback
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AVCHD format
Recording and playback on your camera
GPS (SLT-A55V only)
On the restriction of use of GPS on an airplane
On the other restriction
On the geographic coordinate system
3D-shootings
Notes on recording
Note on playback of 3D- images
Notes on 3D-image files
Index
Index
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C
D
E
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G
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Q
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Notes on the License
On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software