Sony SLT-A65 Before shooting

SLT-A65/A65V

4-287-953-11(1)

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Master: Right

Preparing the camera

Before shooting

Note

• The dioptic adjustment attachment (sold separately) cannot be used with this camera.

Stabilize your upper body and take a position that keeps the

camera from moving.

Point 1

One hand holds the grip of the camera, and the other hand supports the lens.

Point 2

Take a secure stance with your feet shoulder-width apart.

Point 3

Lightly tuck your elbows against your body.

When shooting in a kneeling position, steady your upper body by placing

your elbow on your knee.

Adjusting the viewfinder to the visual acuity (diopter

adjustment)

Adjust the diopter-adjustment

dial to your eyesight until the

display appears clearly in the

viewfinder.

Holding the camera properly

In LCD monitor mode In viewfinder mode In viewfinder mode

(vertical position)

Contents

Main SLT-A65/A65V 4-287-953-11 (1) Instruction Manual A-mount Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Page Battery charger RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Battery Pack and lens Regulatory Information For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada For Customers in the U.S.A. Note: For Customers in Canada For Customers in Europe Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives Attention Notice Page Notice for customers in the United Kingdom Table of Contents Preparing the camera Shooting and viewing images Shooting images to suit your subject Using the shooting functions Using the playback functions Functions list Index ................................................................................91 Viewing images on a computer Others Preparing the camera Notes on using your camera Shooting procedure Notes on the functions available with the camera No compensation for contents of the recording Notes on long-time recording Notes on importing AVCHD View movies* to a computer Notes when playing movies on other devices On GPS-compatible devices (SLT- A65V only) Warning on copyright Model name Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items SLT-A65K/A65VK SLT-A65Y/A65VY Identifying parts Front side Rear side Top side Sides/Bottom Page Lens Charging the battery pack 1 the battery charger. 2 to the wall outlet (wall socket). Page Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) To remove the battery pack To remove the memory card To check the remaining battery level 5 6 Available memory cards Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card Attaching a lens 1 2 3 1 2 Note on changing the lens Turning the camera on and setting the clock 1 2 3 4 5 of the control button. the control button. 6 Before shooting Shooting still images 1 2 3 4 5 6 Recording movies 1 2 start recording. Shooting and viewing images Playing back images 1 2 desired mode 3 Deleting images (Delete) 1 2 Shooting images to suit your subject Adjusting the angle of the LCD monitor Adjust the LCD monitor to an easily viewable angle. Shooting with the various shooting modes The 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 1 2 subject. 3 Scene Selection 1 2 3 control button. To change the scene, press the Fn button, then select another scene. 4 Page Continuous Advance Priority AE 1 2 Using the shooting functions Using the flash 1 2 3 charging, shoot the subject. Page Adjusting the brightness of the image 1 2 control dial. 3 Page Selecting the drive mode on the control button t Select the desired mode Switching the recording information display (DISP) Setting image size MENU button t 1 t [Image Size] t Select the desired size [Panorama: Size] [Aspect Ratio]: [3:2] [Aspect Ratio]: [16:9] [3D Pan.: Image Size] Using the playback functions Enlarging images 1 2 3 Switching to the display of the image list Using the playback functions Viewing images on a TV screen 1 TV, and connect the camera to the TV. 2 3 Functions that can be operated with the buttons/switch Selecting a function with the Fn (Function) button 1 2 3 Functions that can be selected with the Fn (Function) button The functions that can be selected with the Fn button are as follows: Page The functions selected with the MENU button Still shooting menu Movie shooting menu Custom menu Page Page Playback menu Memory Card Tool menu Clock setup menu Setup menu Page Using the guide function of the camera In-Camera Guide Shooting Tip 1 button when the recording information display is displayed. Page 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. 1 Using Image Data Converter (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 3 disk icon. Using PMB Page Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies Creating a disc using a computer Creating a disc with a device other than a computer Others List of icons on the screen Graphic Display (LCD monitor) Display All Info. (LCD monitor) For playback (Basic information display) Page Page Functions available for each shooting mode * When [Manual Exposure] is selected, this function is not available. Flash modes available Learning more about the camera ( Handbook) Checking the number of recordable images/recording time The number of images that can be recorded on a memory card The number of images that can be recorded using a battery pack Available recording time for a movie Memory Stick PRO Duo (h (hour), m (minute)) Notes on continuous movie recording Page Specifications Camera [System] [Image sensor] [SteadyShot] [LCD monitor] [Exposure control] [Shutter] [Built-In-Flash] [Continuous shooting] [Image zooming playback] [Recording format] Page BC-VM10A Battery charger Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H Battery charger/Battery Lens Page Page Page Index Index Numerics A B C L M N P R