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SONY α200 Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera DSLR-A200 Instruction Manual

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1. 71 Manual shift uus Moisture condensation Multi segment N New folder aee 109 Night portrait ssss 55 Night view sess 55 158 Noise reduction 110 Shooting ett entente 48 Number of images 29 30 Shoulder strap 27 Shutter speed 56 61 Shutter speed 61 PictBridge 135 Single 90 Picture Motion Browser 130 Single shot 69 PlaybackDisplay 93 Slide show seemed Portrait essere 50 Slow sync sese Power SAVE 113 Specifications Preset white balance Sports action Priority setup Program auto Program Shift PROBE V Video output sess 105 Viewfinder 26 40 Viewing 93 104 W White balance 83 White balance bracket 92 Wireless flash Sat ratiOn 87 Scene 1 50 Sel timer cea ener 90 Set the clock 25 Sharpne s cse re ete 87
2. 2 3 4 5 6 Lens mount 7 8 9 10 Lens release button 20 11 Focus mode switch 67 71 Do not directly touch these parts 34 m 2 e e e ej A Oo N NI Accessory shoe 40 Viewfinder 26 Eyepiece sensors 69 POWER switch 25 MENU button 41 DISP Display button LCD brightness button 39 93 TD Delete button 102 gt Playback button 93 Ko LCD monitor 37 39 Diopter adjustment dial 26 For shooting Exposure button 78 For viewing Q Zoom out button 94 E 3 Index button 96 ay Drive button 89 1 D 1 J 1 19 20 ISO button 82 Image sensor position mark 68 For shooting AEL AE lock button 64 76 For viewing Q Zoom button 94 For shooting Fn Function button 41 For viewing 3 Image rotation button 94 Access lamp 22 Controller Enter Spot AF button 70 Controller A W lt 4 gt Nj Super SteadyShot switch 46 uonesado 1no E 36 iO o jo Im
3. Date Time setup Delete ERA Depth of field Diopter adjustment DPOF D Range Optimizer Drive button ee Drive mode E Enlarged screen 94 EN scale centre 64 77 91 56 Exposure compensation 78 Exposure lock Exposure mode F File number 108 Flash compensation 79 Flash control 79 Flash mode Focus mode Focus lock Folder name Format riika H High ISO NR 110 High key 100 High speed 40 Histogram 93 99 100 Image Data Converter SR 131 Image Data Lightbox SR 132 Image quality 106 Image size sseseeee Index print usss Index screen Info disp time TSO sensitivity s 82 J ue 106 L Landscape eene 51 LCD brightness 114 LCD monitor 37 39 98 Lens eter 19 Long Low key portion Manual exposure 63 Manual
4. brightens the whole picture making the entire histogram shift to the bright side right side If the exposure compensation is applied on the negative side the histogram will shift to the other side Both ends of the histogram show a high key or low key portion It is impossible to restore these area with a computer later Adjust the exposure if necessary and shoot again 100 Protecting images Protect You can protect images against accidental erasure 1 MENU button gt 1 Protect Marked images 2 Select the image you want to o protect with lt gt on the controller then press the center of the controller A Om mark appears on the selected image To cancel a selection press the center again 3 To protect other images repeat step 2 4 Press the MENU button 5 Select OK with A on the controller then press the center of the controller MENU button gt 1 Protect AII images or Cancel all OK Hurmaa eu Duis E 101 Deleting images Delete Once you have deleted an image you cannot restore it Check whether you delete the image or not beforehand Note Protected images cannot be deleted 1 Display the image you want to ps delete and press the p button Y s fe button 2 Select Delete with A then press the center of the controller 1 MENU button gt 1 Delete Marked
5. 1 Set the mode dial to P 2 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings pages 67 to 92 The settings will be stored until you reset the settings To fire the flash press the 4 button 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject 97 To use Program shift 1 Press the shutter button halfway Shutter speed down to adjust the focus Aperture value The correct exposure shutter speed and aperture ie gn oed by 2 camera P is indicated m00 O m 90 FINE 100 2 Rotate the control dial to select your desired combination while shutter speed the focus is achieved The recording mode indicator is switched to Pg Shutter speed priority program 1 8 1 125 TAE shift and the shutter speed and aperture GE 00 at AUTO value are changed oO oj ma E e Switch to Pa Aperture priority zz 903 FINE cc 100 program shift when you want to select a combination by reference to the aperture value page 59 3 Shoot the subject Notes f you turn the camera off and on or a certain period of time is passed Program shift Pg or is canceled and returned to e When Program Shift Ps is selected the y Camera shake warning indicator is not displayed This mode is suitable to Put the subject in sharp focus and blur everything in front of
6. 4 Double click the SIDS INST pkg file in the copy to folder Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation Note When the restarting confirmation message appears restart the computer following the instructions on the screen 1ajnduio3 e uo N 129 130 Note Picture Motion Browser is not compatible with Macintosh computers With Picture Motion Browser you can Import images shot with the camera and display them on the computer Organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them Retouch Red Eye Correction etc print and send still images as e mail attachments change the shooting date and more Print or save still images with the date Create a data disc using a CD burner drive or DVD burner drive For details on Picture Motion Browser refer to Picture Motion Browser Guide To start Picture Motion Browser Guide click Start Programs in Windows 2000 Programs Sony Picture Utility Help Picture Motion Browser Guide To start Picture Motion Browser Double click the Picture Motion Browser icon on the desktop Or from the Start menu Click Start Programs in Windows 2000 Programs Sony Picture Utility Picture Motion Browser To exit the Picture Motion Browser click 4 button on the upper right corner of the screen
7. Date Time setup Set up the date and time MENU button amp 1 9 Language Select the language 113 114 Setting the LCD monitor MENU button amp 1 LCD brightness Select the desired setting On the recording information or playback screen you can adjust the brightness by pressing the DISP button a little longer You can check the recorded image on the LCD monitor right after the shooting You can change the displayed time MENU button zx 1 Auto review Select the desired setting Note In auto review the image will not be displayed in the vertical position even if you shot the image in a vertical position page 93 During shooting the recording information display appears on the LCD monitor You can change the displayed time of the display MENU button 1 Info disp time Select the desired setting In the default setting while looking into the viewfinder the LCD monitor is turned off to prevent the battery pack wearing down If you want to turn on the LCD monitor while looking into the viewfinder select Off MENU button zx 1 Auto off w VF Off Note Regardless of the setting in this menu the recording information display automatically turns off after a set duration five seconds in the default setting page 37 dnjas 1no E 115 Resetting to the default You can reset the main functions of the recording m
8. gt 1 DPOF setup Marked images An image is displayed on the single screen 2 Select the image with lt gt on the controller 3 Select the number of sheets with the Q Q buttons To unspecify DPOF set the number to 0 4 Press the MENU button 5 Select OK with A on the controller then press the center of the controller Notes You cannot specify DPOF on RAW data files You can specify any number up to 9 If you unspecify DPOF the index print is also canceled MENU button 5 1 DPOF setup images or Cancel all OK 133 134 You can date images when printing them The position of the date inside or outside the image character size etc depends on your printer MENU button gt 1 DPOF setup Date imprint gt On Note This function may not provided depending on the printer You can create an index print of all the images in the memory card MENU button gt 1 DPOF setup Index print gt Create index Notes The number of images that can be printed on one sheet and the format depend on the printer RAW images do not print in index print The images you shoot after setting the index print are not included in the index print It is recommended that you create the index print just before printing it If you unspecify DPOF the index print is also canceled Prin
9. 23 24 Do not use or store the Memory Stick Duo under the following conditions High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight Locations exposed to direct sunlight Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present Preparing the camera When you turn the camera on for the first time the date time setup screen appears 1 Set the POWER switch to ON to turn the camera on To turn the camera off set it to OFF gt OFFe ON POWER 2 Verify that OK is selected on the LCD monitor then press the center of the controller 3 Select each item with lt gt and set the numeric value with A V Date Time setup A 2008 1 1 12 00 AM v YYYY MM DD 4 gt Select Adjust e Enter eiawed Hunedald E 25 4 Repeat step 3 to set other items then press the center of the controller When changing the sequence of YY Y Y MM DD first select YY Y Y MM DD with lt gt then change it with A V 5 Verify that OK is selected then press the center of the controller To cancel the date time setting operation Press the MENU button Adjusting the focus of the finder diopter adjustment Adjust the diopter adjustment dial to your eyesight until the indicators appear clearly in the viewfinder Turn the dial toward when you are far sighted toward when you are near
10. Set the mode dial to amp j Sunset Shooting techniques Used to shoot an image accentuating the red color compared with other modes This is also suitable for shooting the beautiful red of the sunrise You can adjust the depth of the color by exposure compensation Shifting to the under side deepens the colors while shifting to the over side attenuates the colors 94 Taking night view photos This mode is suitable to Shoot portraits in night scenes Shoot night scenes at a distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings Set the mode dial to 22 Night portrait Night view Set Flash mode to amp Flash Off when you shoot a night view without persons page 74 Shooting techniques Take care that the subject does not move to prevent the image from blurring The shutter speed is slower so using a tripod is recommended Note The picture may not be taken properly when shooting a wholly dark night scene safew Bunoous 59 Shooting an image the way you want it Exposure mode With a single lens reflex camera you can adjust the shutter speed how long the shutter is open and aperture the range that is in focus depth of field to enjoy a variety of photographic expressions For example you can use a fast shutter speed to shoot the ephemeral shape of a wave or you can accentuate a flower by opening the aperture to put everything in front of and bey
11. e 10280101 e misc This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example 1ajnduio3 e uo BuiwalA 125 1 Right click the image file then click Rename Change the file name to DSCOLILILILI Enter a number from 0001 to 9999 for OOOO If the overwrite confirmation message appears enter a different number An extension may be displayed depending on the computer settings The extension for images is JPG Do not change the extension Step 1 is not necessary if the file name set with your camera has not been changed 2 Copy the image file to the memory card folder in the following order Right click the image file then click Copy Double click Removable Disk or Sony MemoryStick in My Computer Right click the LILILIMSDCF folder in the DCIM folder then click Paste OOO stands for any number within the range from 100 to 999 Notes You may be unable to play back some images depending on the image size When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model other than that of your camera playback on your camera is not guaranteed When there is no folder first create a folder with your camera page 109 and then copy the image file 126 Using the software To utilize images recorded with the camera the following software is provided Picture Motion Browser
12. InfoLITHIUM battery only An incompatible battery pack is being used Set date and time Set the date and time If the message appears frequently the internal backup battery is used up Replace the battery pages 25 154 If the message still appears change the memory card Card error An incompatible memory card is inserted or the format was failed Reinsert the card The inserted memory card cannot be used in your camera The memory card is damaged The terminal section of the memory card is dirty Power insufficient You tried to perform Cleaning mode when the battery level is insufficient Charge the battery pack or use the AC Adaptor charger not supplied Processing When Long exposure noise reduction will be done for the same amount of time that the shutter was open You cannot do any further shooting during this reduction No card Insert a memory card Unable to use card Format The memory card was formatted on a computer and the file format was modified or the memory card was formatted on another device Select OK then format the memory card You can use the memory card again however all previous data in the memory card is erased It may take a some time to complete the format Unable to display Images recorded with other cameras or images modified with a computer may not be able to be displayed No lens attac
13. Note The confirmation message of the Information tool appears on the screen when starting Picture Motion Browser for the first time Select Start This function informs you of news such as software updates You can change the setting later Note e If you save an image as RAW data the image is saved in the ARW2 0 format With Image Data Converter SR Ver 2 0 you can Edit images recorded in RAW mode with various corrections such as tone curve and sharpness Adjust images with the white balance exposure and creative style etc Save the images displayed and edited on a computer You can either save the image as RAW data or save it in the general file format For details on Image Data Converter SR refer to the Guide To start the Guide click Start Programs in Windows 2000 Programs Sony Image Data Suite Help Image Data Converter SR Ver 2 To start up Image Data Converter SR Ver 2 0 E Windows Double click the shortcut of Image Data Converter SR Ver 2 0 on the desktop When starting up from the Start menu click Start All Programs For Windows 2000 Programs Sony Image Data Suite Image Data Converter SR Ver 2 0 To exit click the 4 button on the upper right corner of the screen W Macintosh Double click Image Data Converter SR Ver 2 in the Sony Image Data Suite folder from the Application folder To exit click Quit Image Data C
14. 59 m 2 0 Exposure 63 AE lock 76 FO MEE AF area 70 2 Metering 80 Creative Style 87 Display Indication Pont anf iby uda Flash mode 74 Red eye Cunt uns ERE reduction 73 as O yes X f White balance Auto 20 34 B Preset Color m Exposure compensation 7500K temperature Color filter 78 Metered Manual G9 Custom 83 63 Ea 9 D Range Optimizer 87 zi Flash compensation 79 EE en denas EV scale 63 91 ISO AUTO ISO sensitivity 82 37 4 Display Indication 90 Battery remaining 17 RAW Image quality 106 RAW J FINE STD Cr Cm Cs Image size 106 Et Em Es 100 Remaining number of recordable images 29 38 Switching the recording information display Press the DISP button to switch between the enlarged display and the detailed display 21 When you rotate the camera to a vertical LP position the display automatically rotates to adjust to the camera position DISP button Enlarged display Detailed display 1 125 F5 6 E F5 6 420 n 180 abo enm gt No display o mm em 90 FINE cc 100 mm w cc 100 Note You can display the screen used for adjusting the brightness of the LCD monitor by pressing the DISP button a little longer page 114 uo
15. A wide panel is attached to the HVL F36AM flash A diffuser is used for flash shooting A filter with an exposure factor such as an ND filter is used A close up lens is used ADI flash is only available in combination with a lens that is provided with a distance encoder To determine if the lens is equipped with a distance encoder refer to the operating instructions supplied with the lens Fn button Metering mode Select the desired mode Multi segment This divides the whole screen into 40 segments to measure light 40 segment honeycomb pattern metering Center weighted While emphasizing the central area of the screen this mode measures the average brightness of the entire screen Spot This mode measures light only in the spot metering circle in the center of the frame Shooting techniques Use 8 Multi segment metering for general shooting When shooting a subject with strong contrast in the focus area measure the light of the subject you want to shoot with the proper exposure using Spot metering then perform AE lock shooting page 76 uongunj Buroous B 81 82 Setting ISO Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number recommended exposure index The larger the number the higher the sensitivity 1 Press the ISO button to display ISO button the ISO screen 2 Select the desired value with A V on the controller The
16. BSI to BS 1362 i e marked with an e or Y mark must be used If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse Never use the plug without the fuse cover 1f you should lose the fuse cover please contact your nearest Sony service station Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo 108 0075 Japan The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents Notes on using your camera No compensation for contents of the recording The contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or a memory card etc Back up recommendation To avoid the potential risk of data loss always copy back up data to other medium Notes on the LCD monitor and lens The LCD monitor is manufactured using extremely high precision technology so over 99 99 of the pixels are operational for effective use However there may be some tiny black points and or bright points white red blue or green in color that constantly appear on the LCD monitor These points are normal in the manufacturing pr
17. Image Data Converter SR Image Data Lightbox SR etc Note Picture Motion Browser is not compatible with Macintosh computers Recommended computer environment B Windows Recommended environment for using Picture Motion Browser OS pre installed Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 Windows XP SP2 Windows Vista 64 bit editions and Starter Edition are not supported CPU Memory Pentium III 500 MHz or faster 256 MB of RAM or more Recommended Pentium III 800 MHz or faster and 512 MB of RAM or more Hard Disk Disk space required for installation 200 MB or more Display 1024 x 768 dots or more High Color 16 bit color or more Recommended environment for using Image Data Converter SR Ver 2 Image Data Lightbox SR OS pre installed Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 Windows XP SP2 Windows Vista 64 bit editions and Starter Edition are not supported CPU Memory MMX Pentium III 1 GHz or faster is recommended RAM 512 MB or more RAM 1 GB or more is recommended Virtual memory 700 MB or more Display 1024 x 768 dots or more High Color 16 bit color or more B Macintosh Recommended environment for using Image Data Converter SR Ver 2 Image Data Lightbox SR OS pre installed Mac OS X v10 4 CPU Power Mac G4 G5 series 1 0 GHz or faster is recommended Intel Core Solo Core Duo Core 2 Duo or faster Memory 512 MB or more 1 GB or more is recommended 1ajnduio
18. page 46 The EV scale lt gt is flashing in the viewfinder The subject is too bright or too dark for the metering range of the camera Viewing images Your camera cannot play back images The folder file name has been changed on your computer page 125 When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model other than that of your camera playback on your camera is not guaranteed The camera is in USB mode Delete the USB connection page 124 146 The image does not appear on the TV screen Check Video output to see if the video output signal of your camera is set to the color system of your TV page 105 Check whether the connection is correct page 104 Your camera cannot delete an image Cancel the protection page 101 You have deleted an image by mistake Once you have deleted an image you cannot restore it We recommend that you protect images that you do not want to delete page 101 You cannot mark a DPOF mark You cannot mark DPOF marks on RAW data files You do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible with the camera Check Recommended computer environment pages 119 127 Your computer does not recognize your camera Check that the camera is turned on When the battery level is low install the charged battery pack page 16 or use the AC Adaptor charger not supplied Use the USB cab
19. then decide on your 7 shot X al Zoom ring 1 48 5 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus When the focus is confirmed the focus indicator amp or Focus indicator lights up page 68 Focus indicator 6 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot When the 4 switch is set to ON wait until the scale of the l Super SteadyShot scale indicator becomes low then start shooting 30 35 arbre Super SteadyShot scale indicator Note If you turn the camera off or change the recording mode in AUTO or Scene Selection mode the settings you set up with the Fn button Gy button ISO button or MENU button are reset to the default settings safew E 49 90 Shooting with a suitable setting for the subject Scene Selection Selecting an appropriate mode for the subject or the shooting conditions allows you to shoot the image with a more suitable setting for the subject than in AUTO mode This mode is suitable to Blur away backgrounds and sharpen the subject Reproduce skin tones softly Set the mode dial to cy Portrait Shooting techniques To blur the background more set the lens to the telephoto position You can shoot a vivid image by focusing on the eye that is closer to the lens Use the lens hood to shoot backlit subjects Use the
20. 43m 3 3 14 feet feet eet 800 2 12 m 6 6 39 4 8 6m 4 6 28 1 6m 3 3 20 feet feet eet 1600 2 8 17m 9 2 56 2 12m 6 6 39 1 4 8 6 m 4 6 28 feet feet eet 3200 4 24 m 13 79 2 8 17m 9 2 56 2 12m 6 6 39 feet feet eet The AF illuminator AF illuminator does not operate when Autofocus mode is set to BEA Continuous AF or the subject is moving in Efl Automatic AF The or indicator lights in the viewfinder The AF illuminator may not operate with focal lengths of 300 mm or longer When an external flash is attached the AF illuminator of the external flash is used To deactivate the AF illuminator MENU button f 2 AF illuminator Off To use the red eye reduction The red eye reduction reduces the red eye phenomenon by providing pre flash low flash light a few times before shooting when using the flash MENU button 1 Red eye reduc On uongunj Buroous B 73 14 Note The red eye reduction is available only when the built in flash is used Fn button Flash mode Select the desired setting amp Flash Off Does not fire even if the built in flash pops up This is not selectable when the mode dial is set to P A S or M if Autoflash Fires if it is dark or against light This is not selectable when the mode dial is set to P A S or M Fill flash Fires whenever the built in flash pops u
21. VIDEO OUT USB terminal 104 120 Memory card cover Memory card insertion slot 21 Memory card eject lever 22 Hooks for shoulder strap 27 REMOTE terminal When connecting the RM S1AM RM L1AM Remote Commander not supplied to the camera insert the plug of the Remote Commander in the REMOTE terminal aligning the guide of the plug on the guide of the REMOTE terminal DC IN terminal When connecting the AC VQ900AM AC Adaptor Charger not supplied to the camera turn the camera off then plug the connector of the AC Adaptor Charger to the DC IN terminal on the camera Battery cover 17 Tripod receptacle Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5 5 mm 7 32 inch You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5 5 mm 7 32 inch and may damage the camera 1 1 125 F5 6 20 uomne1ado 1no E yy iso 2 AUTO py 22e AUTO z E 21 sat va 7500k 69 4 90 FINE Cc 100 The illustration above is for the detailed display The enlarged display is displayed as the default setting 1 3 Display Indication Display Indication PASM Mode dial 48 Drive mode 89 S Be 1 125 Shutter speed 61 mm Focus mode 69 F5 6 Aperture
22. Viewfinder n Qe ede eOe 41224 uongunj Buroous au I n ambient bracket shooting the EV scale appears in the viewfinder too but it does not appear in flash bracket shooting When the bracket shooting starts the indexes that indicate already recorded images start to disappear one by one 91 92 When Single bracket is selected if the shutter button is pressed halfway down and released br 1 appears for the ambient light bracket and Fbr 1 appears for the flash bracket in the viewfinder When bracket shooting starts it indicates what number the next frame is for instance br 2 br 3 Ambient light Any light other than the flash light that shines on the scene for an extended period of time such as natural light a light bulb or a fluorescent light Based on the selected white balance and color temperature color filter three images are taken 1 button maws WB bracket Select the desired setting 2 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject EGE WB WB Shoots three images with the white balance shifted When Lo bracket is selected it is shifted by 10 mired and when Hi is selected it is shifted by 20 mired One shot records three images The value beneath is the value currently selected 2 Mired a unit to indicate the color conversion quality in color temperature filters Playing back images The last
23. a distant subject The higher the ISO sensitivity the more outstanding the noise When the shutter speed is one second or more noise reduction Long exp NR will be done after shooting page 110 You cannot do any further shooting during the reduction 62 M Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually Manual exposure This mode is suitable to Shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture Use an exposure meter 1 Set the mode dial to M 2 Rotate the control dial to adjust the shutter speed and while pressing the Z4 button rotate the control dial to adjust the aperture You can assign a function to the control dial with Ctrl dial setup page 112 button Shutter speed Aperture F number 50 5 m0 400 O i m 90 FINE 100 Bunoous 63 64 3 Shoot the image after the LCD monitor Detailed display exposure is set m Y 2111 10 1 111 1 124 Check the exposure value on the EV scale Standard value Toward Images become brighter Toward Images become darker The 4 gt arrow appears if the set exposure is beyond the range of the EV scale The arrow starts flashing if the Standard value difference becomes greater IT Metered Manual Viewfinder Notes The Wy Camera shake warning indicator is not indicated in manual exposure
24. been turned on when the subject has just entered the area or when the shutter button has been pressed all the way down without stopping halfway Wait for the Super SteadyShot scale indicator scale to go down and then press the shutter button down slowly 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 Shooting a moving subject Note When using a tripod deactivate the Super SteadyShot function a 47 w e Shooting with the automatic setting The AUTO mode allows you to easily shoot any subject under any conditions Select when shooting in a location where the use of a flash is restricted 1 Set the mode dial to or e Flash Oft 2 a 3 ka Ly 2 2 Hold the camera and look into the viewfinder The subject inside the focus area comes into focus Eye Start AF page 69 3 Place the desired subject within the focus area If the Camera shake warning indicator flashes set the NJ switch to ON to activate the Super SteadyShot function or use a tripod Camera shake warning indicator 4 When using a zoom lens turn the zoom ring
25. images have been played back e You can view the previous next image with lt gt on the controller To pause the slide show Press the center of the controller Pressing again starts the slide show again To end in the middle of the slide show Press the MENU button To choose the interval between the images in slide show MENU button gt 2 Interval Select the desired number of seconds Hurmaa eu 97 Checking the information of recorded images Each time you press the DISP button the information display changes page 93 100 0003 e DMF8 FINE C 1 125 F3 5 150100 2008 1 1 10 37AM 3 7 Display Indication 100 0003 Folder file number 124 on Protect 101 DPOF3 DPOF set 133 RAW Image quality 106 RAW J FINE STD Cr Cs Image size 106 Et Em Cs WN Battery remaining warning 17 1 125 Shutter speed 61 F3 5 Aperture 59 150100 ISO sensitivity 82 2008 1 1 Date of recording 10 37AM 3 1 File number total number of images 98 100 0003 C F35 150 100 1 125 2 E4 03 4 03 35m a 5500km E 2008 1 1 10 37AM 3 7 1 Display Indic
26. is indicated with the percent figures in addition to the following indicators amp zzz Bate Battery level You cannot shoot any more pictures High m Low What is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack An InfoLITHIUM battery pack is a lithium ion battery pack that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your camera Using the InfoLITHIUM battery pack the remaining battery time in percent figures is displayed according to the operating conditions of your camera Notes The displayed level may not be correct under certain circumstances Do not expose the battery pack to water The battery pack is not water resistant Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places such as in a car or under direct sunlight Available battery packs Use only an NP FM500H battery pack Note that the NP FM55H NP 50 and NP FM30 cannot be used eiawed Hunedald E 17 18 Effective use of the battery pack Battery performance decreases in low temperature surroundings So the time that the battery pack can be used is shorter in cold places We recommend the following to ensure longer battery pack use put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up and insert it in your camera immediately before you start shooting The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the flash frequently Battery
27. life The battery life is limited Battery capacity decreases little by little as you use it more and more and as time passes If the battery operating time seems shortened considerably a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life Buy a new battery pack The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used How to store the battery pack If the battery pack is not to be used for a long time fully charge it and then fully use it up once a year on your camera before storing the battery pack in a dry cool place to prolong the battery life Attaching a lens 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks on the lens and camera eiawed Hunedald 1 3 Turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position Notes When attaching a lens do not press the lens release button Do not use force when attaching a lens Lens hood Using a lens hood is recommended to prevent unnecessary light from affecting your images For attaching refer to the operating instructions supplied with the lens 19 20 To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops When changing the lens quickly change the lens away from dusty locations so as to kee
28. lower the number the more bluish the image 00 Color filter Achieves the effect of CC Color Compensation filters for photography Based on using the set color temperature as the standard the color can be compensated to G Green or M Magenta The value is the color temperature value currently selected The value is the Color filter value currently selected Registering the color tones Custom white balance In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light source use of custom white balance is recommended in order to accurately reproduce the whiteness 1 Fn button White balance 2 Select x SET with lt gt on the controller 3 Hold the camera so that the white area fully covers the spot metering circle and press the shutter button down The shutter clicks and the calibrated values ColorTemperature and Color filter are displayed uongunj Buroous ay 4 Press the center of the controller The monitor returns to the recording information display with the memorized custom white balance setting retained The custom white balance setting is registered in this operation is effective until a new setting is registered 86 Note The message Custom WB error indicates that the value is beyond the expected range When the flash is used on a subject in close proximity or a subject with a bright color is in the frame If
29. mode When the mode dial is set to M the ISO setting AUTO is set to 100 In M mode the ISO setting AUTO is not available Set the ISO sensitivity as necessary Manual shift You can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination without changing the exposure you set Rotate the control dial while pressing the AEL button to select the shutter speed and aperture value combination AEL button M Shooting trails with long exposure BULB This mode is suitable to Shoot trails of light such as fireworks Shoot trails of stars 1 Set the mode dial to M 2 Rotate the control dial to the left until BULB is indicated gt z Em OT BULB M BULB F5 6 m io O 90 FINE 100 S S 3 While pressing the A button rotate the control dial to adjust the aperture F number Cm button safew Bunoous 66 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus 5 Attach the eyepiece cover page 27 6 Press and hold the shutter button for the duration of the shooting As long as the shutter button is pressed the shutter remains open Shooting techniques Use a tripod Set the focus to infinity in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks etc If you use a Remote Commander that is equipped with a shutter button lock function not supplied you can leave the shutter open using the R
30. new one 143 The power turns off suddenly If you do not operate the camera for given period of time the camera turns to power saving mode and nearly shuts down To cancel the power save operate the camera such as pressing the shutter button halfway down page 48 Shooting images Nothing is displayed on the LCD monitor when the power is turned on n the default setting the LCD monitor will turn off if no operation is registered for more than five seconds to minimize the battery consumption You can change the time that the LCD monitor is turned off page 113 The LCD monitor is set to off Press the DISP button to turn the LCD monitor on page 39 The image is not clear in the viewfinder Adjust the diopter scale properly using the diopter adjustment dial page 26 The image has not been recorded A memory card is not inserted The shutter does not release Check the free capacity of the memory card page 29 If it is full do one of the following Delete unnecessary images page 102 Change the memory card You cannot record images while charging the built in flash page 72 The shutter cannot be released when the subject is out of focus page 67 The lens is not attached properly Attach the lens properly page 19 When an astronomical telescope etc is attached to the camera set the recording mode to M and do your shooting You try to shoot a subject that may req
31. on your camera are not guaranteed Trademarks X isa trademark of Sony Corporation e Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Srick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Memory Stick Micro MagicGate and are trademarks of Sony Corporation InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh Mac OS iMac iBook PowerBook Power Mac and eMac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc Intel Intel Core MMX and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation Microdrive is a registered trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies in the United States and or other countries Adobe is a registered trademark or trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries D Range Optimizer Advanced uses technology provided by Apical Limited In addition system and product names used in this manual are in general trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers However the or marks are not used in all cases i
32. sighted Training the camera on the light allows you to adjust the diopter easily When it is hard to rotate the diopter adjustment dial Remove the eyecup then rotate the dial When attaching the FDA MIAM Magnifier not supplied or the FDA AIAM Angle Finder not supplied to the camera remove the eyecup as illustrated and attach them Using the accessories supplied This section describes how to use the shoulder strap and the eyepiece cover The other accessories are described in the following pages Rechargeable battery pack page 14 Battery charger Power cord mains lead page 14 Eyecup page 26 USB cable pages 120 136 Video cable page 104 CD ROM page 128 Attach the both ends of the strap on Eyepiece cover the camera You can also attach the eyepiece cover below on the strap eiawed E You can prevent light from entering through the viewfinder and affecting the exposure When the shutter is released without the use of the viewfinder as in bulb exposure or shooting with the self timer attach the eyepiece cover 21 1 Carefully slide the eyecup off by pushing on each side of the eyecup 2 Slide the eyepiece cover over the i viewfinder D Note The eyepiece sensors located below the viewfinder may be activated depending on the situation and the focus may be a
33. the shutter button halfway down and put the subject back in the original position to re compose the shot 3 Press the shutter button fully down to take the picture Fn button Autofocus mode Select the desired setting Single shot The camera focuses on and the focus is locked when you press the shutter button halfway down uongunj Buroous eu 69 70 Automatic AF When you press and hold the shutter button if the subject is motionless the focus is locked and if the subject is in motion the camera continues to focus Continuous The camera continues to focus while the shutter button is AF pressed and held halfway down The audio signals will not sound when the subject is in focus Shooting techniques Use EGS Single shot AF when the subject is motionless Use Continuous AF when the subject is in motion Select the desired AF are to suit the shooting conditions or your preference The area used for focusing is illuminated briefly 30 35 antanas AF area Area Fn button AF area Select the desired setting gt Wide The camera determines which of the nine AF areas is used in focusing within the AF area If you press and hold the center of the controller you can adjust the focus using the spot AF area Spot The camera uses the spot AF area exclusively p y Local Choose the area for
34. to protect it from overheating these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Never place the set in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided Do not place the set near or over a radiator or heat register or where it is exposed to direct sunlight Lightning For added protection for this set during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power line surges Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed f liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the set If the set has been exposed to rain or water If the set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped or the cabinet has been damaged If the set does not operate normally when following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in
35. up In AUTO or Scene Selection mode the flash automatically pops up if the amount of light is insufficient or the subject is backlit The built in flash does not pop up even if you press the button 2 After the flash charging is completed shoot the subject 4 Flashing The flash is being charged When the indicator flashes you cannot release the shutter 4 Lit The flash has been charged and is MM ready to fire Flash charging indicator When you press the shutter button halfway down under dark lighting in autofocus mode the flash may be fired to help easily focus a subject AF illuminator Shooting techniques The lens or lens hood may block the light of the flash and a shadow may appear on the image Remove the lens hood Shoot the subject at a distance of 1 m 3 3 feet or greater Note Do not hold the camera by grabbing the flash emitter The flash range The range within which the correct exposure is provided depends on the combination of the flash range and ISO sensitivity Refer to the following table to determine the shooting distance Aperture F2 8 F4 0 F5 6 ISO AUTO 1 4 8 6 m 4 6 28 1 6 m 3 3 20 43m 3 3 14 setting feet feet eet 100 1 43m 3 3 14 l 3m 3 3 9 8 1 2 1 m 3 3 6 9 feet feet eet 200 1 6m 3 3 20 43m 3 3 14 3m 3 3 9 8 feet feet eet 400 1 4 8 6m 4 6 28 1 6m 3 3 20 1
36. you register this value the indicator turns yellow on the recording information display on the LCD monitor You can shoot at this point but it is recommended that you set the white balance again to get a more correct white balance value To call the custom white balance setting Fn button White balance Custom Note If the flash is used when the shutter button is pressed a custom white balance is registered with the flash light taken into account Take pictures with the flash in later shootings Image processing Fn button D RangeOptimizer Select the desired setting Er Off No compensation a Standard When there is a sharp contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background which is common when shooting into the sun the camera attenuates the contrast across the entire image to produce an image with proper brightness and contrast BE Advanced By dividing the image into small areas the camera analyses the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background producing the image with the optimal brightness and gradation MENU button gy 1 Creative Style Select the desired setting When you want to adjust Contrast Saturation or 0 Sharpness select the desired item with lt P then adjust the value with A Y uongunj Buroous eu E tat Standard For shooting various scenes with
37. 3 Move the red frame to the center point you want to enlarge with A lt gt on the controller BurwelA eu Duis E 96 4 Scale up or down the red frame to specify the portion you want to enlarge with the amp or Q button 9 Press the center of the controller The portion inside the red frame is enlarged Press the center of the controller to return to the previous screen To cancel the enlarged playback press the gt button Scaling range The scaling range is as follows Image size Scaling range L Approx x1 1 x12 M Approx x1 1 x9 1 S Approx x1 1 x6 1 Switching to the display of the image list 1 Press the EZ button button The screen changes to the index screen D EOS 2 Press the DISP button repeatedly 7 to select the desired screen 22 format The screen changes in the following DISP button order 9 images 25 images 4 images To return to the single image screen Press the button or the center of the controller when you select the desired image To select a folder 1 Select the folder bar with lt gt on the controller then press the zB center FINE Cc OB 1 11037aw 125 193 Folder bar 2 Select the desired folder with A V then press the center MENU button gt 2 Slide show Plays back recorded images in order Slide show The slide show automatically stops after all the
38. 3 e uo N 127 Display 1024 x 768 dots or more 32 000 colors or more You can install the software supplied using the following procedure Windows Log on as Administrator 1 Turn on your computer and insert m the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive The installation menu screen appears If it does not appear double click My Computer i SONYPICTUTIL Install exe Under Windows Vista the AutoPlay screen may appear Select Run Install exe and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with the installation 2 Click Install Follow the instructions on the screen 128 3 Remove the CD ROM after the installation is complete The following software is installed and shortcut icons appear on the desktop Sony Picture Utility Picture Motion Browser Sony Image Data Suite Image Data Converter SR Image Data Lightbox SR After you install the software a shortcut icon for the customers registration website is created on the desktop Once you register on the website you can get secure and useful customer support http www sony net registration di B Macintosh Log on as Administrator for installation 1 Turn on your Macintosh computer and insert the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive 2 Double click the CD ROM icon 3 Copy the SIDS INST pkg file in the MAC folder to the hard disk icon
39. Adjust in the Base exposure Adjust in the direction direction 1 Press the 4 button to display the button exposure compensation screen m VES 2 Adjust the exposure with the control dial 2111 Cop 1027 Toward over Brightens an image Toward under Darkens an image je a Standard exposure 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject Shooting techniques Adjust the compensation level by checking the recorded image Using bracket shooting you can shoot multiple images with the exposure shifted to the plus or minus sides page 90 When shooting with the flash you can adjust the amount of flash light alone without changing the exposure compensation You can only change the exposure of a main subject which is within the flash range MENU button gy 1 Flash compens Select the desired setting Toward Makes the flash level higher Toward Makes the flash level lower Notes e If you have adjusted the flash level appears in the viewfinder when the built in flash is pulled up When you adjust it be careful not to forget to reset the value The positive effect may not be visible due to the limited amount of flash light if the subject is at or around the maximum range for the flash If the subject is very close the negative effect may not be visible Exposure compensation and flash compensation Exposure compensation changes the shutter speed apertu
40. ENU button 10 button Q button a Q button B gt button Flash mode page 74 Autofocus mode page 69 White balance page 83 Metering mode page 80 AF area page 70 D RangeOptimizer page 87 uonesado 1no E Single shot adv page 89 Continuous adv page 89 Self timer page 90 Bracket Cont page 90 BEES Bracket Single page 90 WB bracket page 92 Recording menu Image size 106 Priority setup 111 Aspect ratio 106 AF illuminator 73 m 1 Quality 106 m2 Long exp NR 110 Creative Style 87 High ISO NR 110 Flash control 79 Rec mode reset 116 Flash compens 79 Custom menu Eye Start AF 69 AEL button 112 Ctrl dial setup 112 Red eye reduc 73 Auto review 114 Auto off w VF 115 43 44 Playback menu Delete 102 PlaybackDisplay 93 Format 109 Slide show 97 Protect 101 Interval 97 C3 DPOF setup 133 fe Date imprint 134 ndex print 134 Setup menu LCD brightness 114 File number 108 Info disp time 114 Folder name 108 1 Power save 113 2 Select folder 109 Video output 105 New folder 109 Language 113 USB connection 120 135 Date Time setup 113 Audio signals 113 3 Cleaning mode 32 Reset default 117 Shooting an image without camera shake Camera shake refers to an unwanted mo
41. If such a problem Occurs consult a doctor immediately 155 156 Index Numerics 40 segment honeycomb pattern tater cette 80 A Adobe RGB 87 AE lock AEL button AF illuminator 73 Ambient bracket 91 Amount of exposure 56 Anti dust function 32 Aperture 56 59 Aperture 59 Aspect 106 Audio signals 113 Auto off w 115 Auto review sese 114 Autoflash ess 72 74 Autofocus 67 Autofocus 69 B Battery 16 Bracket e eet BULB shooting C Center weighted 80 CF eard 21 Charging battery pack 14 Cleaning 32 Color filtet 84 Color temperature 84 Compression ratio 106 Continuous 69 Continuous bracket 90 Continuous shooting 89 Contrast 87 Correct exposure Creative Ctrl dial Custom white balance 85 D Date imprint
42. S 1 controller The LCD monitor on the rear of the camera does not turned on Controller gt button To use your camera abroad It may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of your TV system MENU button amp 1 Video output Select the desired setting NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode e g for the USA Japan PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL mode e g for Europe On TV color systems If you want to view images on a TV screen you need a TV with a video input jack and the video cable The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used NTSC system Bahama Islands Bolivia Canada Central America Chile Colombia Ecuador Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Peru Surinam Taiwan the Philippines the U S A Venezuela etc PAL system Australia Austria Belgium China Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Holland Hong Kong Hungary Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand United Kingdom etc PAL M system Brazil PAL N system Argentina Paraguay Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria France Guiana Iran Iraq Monaco Russia Ukraine etc Hurmaa eu Duis E 105 Setting image size and imag
43. S O NY 3 277 950 11 1 Preparing the camera S Before your operation m Using the viewing function Changing your setup m Viewing images ona computer Shooting images Using the shooting function Printing images a200 answers to frequently asked questions can be Digital Sing le Lens Reflex Camera found at our Customer Support Website Instruction Manual Additional information on this product and http www sony net DSLR A200 Printed on 7096 or more recycled paper using VOC Volatile Organic Compound free vegetable oil based ink M SERIES Printed in Japan 3277950110 2008 Sony Corporation Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No DSLR A200 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture For Customers in the U S A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to const
44. Shooting continuously Using the self AMET esee etr tert renean Shooting images with the exposure shifted Exposure bracket atomes cone ere 90 Shooting with white balance shifted WB bracket 92 Usingthe viewing function Playing back images 1 terat retentione tee Checking the information of recorded images Protecting images Protect Deleting images Delete Viewing images on a TV screen Changing your setup Setting image size and image quality Setting the method for recording on a memory card 108 Changing the noise reduction setting 110 Changing the conditions under which the shutter can close nS HH Changing the functions of the button and dial 112 Changing other settings 113 Setting the LCD monitor 114 Resetting to the default 116 Viewing images on a computer Copying images to your computer Viewing images on your computer 127 Using the software Printing images Specifying DPOF eee 133 Printing images by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer 135 11 Others Specifications Troubleshooting Warning messages Precautions 12 Checking the accessories supplied The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces BC VMIO Battery charger 1 Eyecup 1 Attached on
45. ackaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources In case of products that for safety performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only To ensure that the battery will be treated properly hand over the product at end of life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For all other batteries please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Notice for customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or
46. age 73 To blur the background more use a telephoto lens or a lens that is equipped with a smaller diaphragm bright lens 60 This mode is suitable to Shoot a moving subject at a moment in time Use a faster shutter speed to crisply shoot an instant of the movement Trace the movement to express the dynamism and flow Use a slower shutter speed to shoot a trailing image of the moving subject 1 Set the mode dial to S Bunoous 61 2 Select the shutter speed with the control dial EM LD E gt Shutter speed s 00 auto 90 FINE Cc 100 N 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the Aperture F number subject 1 500 4 5 The aperture is automatically adjusted to no obtain correct exposure When the camera judges that the proper oO i exposure is not obtained with the 7 90 FINE 100 selected shutter speed the aperture value flashes In such cases adjust the shutter speed again E Shooting techniques When the shutter speed is slower use a tripod When shooting an indoor sport select a higher ISO sensitivity Notes The t Camera shake warning indicator is not indicated in shutter speed priority mode When using the flash if you close the aperture a larger F number by making the shutter speed slower the light of the flash does not reach
47. and beyond the subject Opening the aperture narrows the range that is in focus Depth of field becomes shallower Shoot the depth of the scenery Narrowing down the aperture widens the range that is in focus Depth of field becomes deeper 1 Set the mode dial to A 59 2 Select the aperture value F N number with the control dial Smaller F number The foreground and L om S background of the subject are blurred Cy Larger F number The subject and its foreground and background are also Aperture F number focused on You cannot check the blurring of an A image in the viewfinder Check the p i 00 auto recorded image and adjust the aperture ee 90 FINE Cc 100 N 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the Shutter speed ject subjec A 56 The shutter speed is automatically d adjusted to obtain correct exposure When the camera judges that the proper on exposure is not obtained with the 90 FINE Cc 100 selected aperture value the shutter speed flashes In such cases adjust the aperture again E Shooting techniques The shutter speed may become slower depending on the aperture value When the shutter speed is slower use a tripod The flash range differs according to the aperture value When you shoot with the flash check the flash range p
48. are properly connected using the USB cable RAW data files cannot be printed mages shot using cameras other than this camera or images modified with a computer may not be printed is printed on the date inserted part of the image Images that do not have the recording data cannot be printed with the date inserted Set Date imprint to Off and print the image again page 138 Cannot print the image at the size selected Disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it whenever you change the paper size after the printer has been connected to the camera The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer Change the setting of either the camera page 136 or the printer Cannot operate the camera after canceling printing Wait for a while as the printer is carrying out the cancellation It may take some time depending on the printer 150 Others The lens gets fogged Moisture condensation has occurred Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it page 154 The message Set date and time appears when you turn on the camera The camera has been left unused for sometime with a low battery or no battery pack Charge the battery pack and set the date again page 25 If the date setting is lost every time the battery pack is charged consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility The number of recordable images does not d
49. ated folder in the DCIM folder on the memory card MENU button a 2 Folder name Select the desired setting Standard form The folder name format is as follows folder number MSDCF Example 100MSDCF Date form The folder name format is as follows folder number Y the last digit MM DD Example 10080405 108 You can create a folder in a memory card for recording images A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher than the largest number currently used and the folder becomes the current recording folder MENU button 4 2 New folder When a standard form folder is selected and there are two or more folders you can select the recording folder to be used to record images MENU button 5 2 Select folder gt Select the desired folder Note You cannot select the folder when you are setting Date form dnjas 1no E Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a memory card including protected images MENU button gt 1 Format OK During the format the access lamp lights up Do not eject the memory card while the lamp is lit Notes Format the memory card using the camera If you format it on a computer the memory card may not be usable with the camera depending on the format type used Formatting may take several minutes depending on the memory card 109 110 Changing the noise reduction s
50. ation Display Indication 35mm Focal length 141 100 0003 Folder file number rut mat Creative Style 87 124 ent on Protect 101 il Adobe DPOF3 133 AWB 1 White balance Auto RAW Image quality 106 5500K M1 Preset Color RAW J temperature Color filter FINE Custom 83 STD ons D Range Optimizer 87 Ct Cs Image size 106 cs 2008 1 1 Date of recording 10 37AM Batter 37 File number total number warning 17 of images 2 Display Indication m Histogram 100 mo P ASM Mode dial 48 GU EV 1 125 Shutter speed 61 F3 5 Aperture 59 150100 ISO sensitivity 82 0 3 EV scale 63 91 0 3 Flash compensation 79 Metering mode 80 Hurmaa eu E 99 How to check the histogram A histogram is the luminance distribution that shows how many pixels of a particular brightness exist in the picture sjaxid Jaquinyy s Dark Light When the image has a high key or low Flashing key portion that portion is flashed on the histogram display Luminance limit warning R Red Luminance 101 0003 8 03 91 0 stat 5500 M1 2008 1 110 3 PM G Green B Blue The exposure compensation will change the histogram accordingly The right illustration is an example Shooting with the exposure compensation on the positive side
51. attery Insert a charged battery pack in the camera or connect the camera to a wall outlet wall socket using the AC Adaptor charger not supplied and leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off Notes on recording playback Before you record one time events make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly This camera is neither dust proof nor splash proof nor water proof Do not look at the sun or a strong light through a removed lens or the viewfinder This may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes Or it may cause a malfunction of your camera Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation The camera may not be able to record or play back properly Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions f moisture condensation occurs remove it before using the camera page 154 Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record images this may render the memory card unusable or cause image data breakdown damage or loss Clean the flash surface before use The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to the flash surface resulting in insufficient light emission Keep the camera supplied accessories etc out of the reach of children The battery pack the accessory shoe cap etc may be swallowed
52. attery charger is dirty charging may not be performed successfully Clean the battery charger with dry cloth etc To use your camera abroad Power sources You can use your camera and the battery charger and the AC VQ900AM AC Adaptor charger not supplied in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor a if necessary depending on the design of the wall outlet wall socket b BC VM10 a Ib Note Do not use an electronic transformer travel converter as this may cause a malfunction eiawed Hunedald E 15 16 1 While sliding the battery cover open lever open the battery cover 2 Firmly insert the battery pack all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery Lock lever 3 Close the battery cover i pz To remove the battery pack Turn off the camera and slide the lock lever in the direction of the arrow Be careful not to drop the battery pack Lock lever To remove the battery cover The battery cover can be removed to attach a vertical grip not supplied To remove the cover push the lever in the direction of the arrow and slide it out To attach the cover put the knob in the hole pull down the lever and slide it in To check the remaining battery level Set the POWER switch to ON and check the level on the LCD monitor The level
53. aui 2 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject When you press and hold the shutter button the recording continues E EN The number of images that can be shot continuously is indicated in the The number of images that can be viewfinder shot continuously The maximum number of continuous shots The number of continuous shooting images obtainable has an upper limit Fine Standard No limit Until the memory card is full RAW amp JPEG 3 images RAW 6 images The shooting speed becomes a little slower for fourth image or later 89 The 10 second self timer is convenient when the photographer appears in a photo and the 2 second self timer is convenient to reduce the camera shake 1 button Self timer gt Select the desired seconds The number after is the number of seconds that is currently selected 2 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject When the self timer is activated audio signals and the self timer lamp indicate the condition The self timer lamp flashes quickly and the audio signal sounds quickly right before the shooting To cancel the self timer To cancel the activated self timer press the Gy button Note When you press the shutter button without looking into the viewfinder use the eyepiece cover page 27 90 Base exposure direction Bracket shooting allows you to shoot several images each with different degrees o
54. call toll free 1 800 822 8837 or visit http WwWW rbrc org Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium Ion batteries Battery pack This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 For Customers in the U S A 1f you have any questions about this product you may call Sony Customer Information Services Center 1 800 222 SONY 7669 The number below is for the FCC related matters only Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No DSLR A200 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127 U S A Telephone No 858 942 2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
55. ce Adobe RGB color space has a wide range of color reproduction compared to sRGB that is the standard color space of the digital camera If the main purpose is to print out the image especially when a large part of the subject is vivid green or red Adobe RGB is more effective than other sRGB color modes The file name of the image starts with _DSC Notes f the Scene Selection is used you cannot change the settings for the Creative Style When B W is selected you cannot adjust the saturation Adobe RGB is for applications or printers that support color management and DCF2 0 option color space Using some applications or printers that do not support them may result in or print images that do not reproduce faithful color When displaying images that were recorded with Adobe RGB on the camera or non Adobe RGB compliant devices the images are displayed with low saturation amp Selecting the drive mode This camera has five drive modes such as single shot advanced continuous advanced Use them for your purpose This mode is for normal shooting button 7 Single shot adv The camera records the images continuously at a maximum of 3 images per second Our measurement conditions Image size is set to L 10M Quality is set to Fine manual focus and the shutter speed is 1 250 second or faster 1 button c Continuous adv uongunj Buroous
56. compared to a memory card Be sure not to transmit vibration or shock to the Microdrive during playback or shooting Note that the use of the Microdrive under 5 C 41 F may bring performance degradation Operating temperature range when using the Microdrive 5 to 40 C 41 to 104 F Note that the Microdrive cannot be used under low atmospheric pressure above 3 000 meters above sea level Do not write on the label On the Memory Stick Memory Stick You cannot use the Memory Stick with your camera Memory Stick Duo You can use the Memory Stick Duo with your camera by inserting it in a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor for CompactFlash slot not supplied Memory Stick PRO Duo or Memory Stick PRO HG Duo with a capacity up to 8 GB have been confirmed to operate properly with this camera A Memory Stick Duo formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with this camera Data read write speeds differ depending on the combination of the Memory Stick Duo and the equipment used Notes on using a Memory Stick Duo Do not press down hard when you write down on the memo area Do not attach a label on the Memory Stick Duo itself Do not strike bend or drop the Memory Stick Duo Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick Duo Do not leave the Memory Stick Duo within the reach of small children They might accidentally swallow it eiawed Hunedald
57. computer using insufficient battery pack copying may fail or image data may become corrupted if the battery pack shuts down too soon 3 Turn on the camera and the computer 4 Check that USB connection in X 2 is set to Mass Storage 5 Connect the camera and your computer The AutoPlay wizard appears on the desktop To the USB terminal USB terminal 120 For Windows This section describes an example of copying images to a My Documents For Windows Vista Documents folder 1 Click Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard OK as the wizard screen appears automatically on the desktop When the wizard screen does not appear click My Computer gt Removable Disk 2 Double click DCIM In that case you can also import images using Picture Motion Browser 3 Double click the folder where the image files you want to copy are stored Then right click an image file to display the menu and click Copy On the storage destination of the image files see page 124 1ajnduio3 e uo 8 BuiwalA F 121 4 Double click the My Documents For Windows Vista Documents folder Then right click on the My Documents window to display the menu and click Paste The image files are copied to the My Documents For Windows Vista Docume
58. ct A 3 with lt gt on the A controller MENU button 3 Select Cleaning mode with A V on the controller then press the a center of the controller eq The message After cleaning turn SS camera off Continue appears 4 Select OK with A on the controller and press the center of the controller After the image sensor vibrates for a short time the mirror in front is lifted 32 5 Detach the lens page 20 6 Use the blower brush to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area Do not touch the image sensor with the tip of the brush Complete the cleaning quickly Hold the camera s face downward to prevent the dust from resettling in the camera When cleaning the image sensor do not put the tip of a blower brush into the cavity beyond the lens mount eiawed Hunedald E 7 Attach the lens and set the POWER switch to OFF Note The camera starts beeping if the battery pack becomes low during cleaning Stop the cleaning immediately and set the POWER switch to OFF 33 Identifying parts and screen indicators See the pages in parentheses for details of operation 1 Shutter button 48 Control dial 58 112 Self timer lamp 90 Lens contacts Mirror Built in flash 72 Mode dial 48 5 Flash pop up button 72
59. ctual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on the conditions of use The number is calculated with a battery pack at full capacity and in the following situation At an ambient temperature of 25 C 77 F Quality is set to Fine Focus mode is set to Automatic AF Shooting once every 30 seconds The flash strobes once every two times The power turns on and off once every ten times The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Association When using a Microdrive the number of images recordable may differ Cleaning Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit not supplied to remove fingerprints dust etc When cleaning the lens surface remove dust using a blower brush In case of dust that sticks to the surface wipe it off with a soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with lens cleaning solution Wipe in a spiral pattern from the center to the outside Do not spray lens cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface Do not touch the inside of the camera such as lens contacts or the mirror Since dust on the mirror or around the mirror may affect the autofocus system blow away dust using a commercially available blower If dust lands on the image sensor it may appear on the photo image Turn the camera to the cleaning mode then clean it using a blower page 32 Do not use a spray blower to clean the inside of the came
60. d Check that the access lamp is not lit then 40 open the memory card cover push down pea the memory card eject lever After the card is ejected a little pull out the E memory card Memory ae eject lever Access lamp The memory card may be hot just after it has been used for a long time Be careful when you handle it When the access lamp is lit do not remove the memory card or the battery pack or turn off the power The data may be corrupted Data may be damaged if you place the memory card near strongly magnetized material or use the memory card in a static prone or electrically noisy environment We recommend backing up important data such as to a hard disk of a computer When you carry or store the memory card put it in the case supplied with it Do not expose the memory card to water Do not touch the terminal section of the memory card with your hand or a metal object On the CF card Microdrive Be sure to format the CF card Microdrive using this camera when you use it for the first time Do not remove the label of a CF card Microdrive or attach a new label over the label Do not press on the label strongly Notes on use of the Microdrive A Microdrive is a compact and lightweight hard disk drive that complies with CompactFlash Type II The Microdrive is a compact hard disk drive Since the Microdrive is a rotating disk the Microdrive is not strong enough to resist vibration and shock
61. damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service l Servicing Do not attempt to service the set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 4 Replacement parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks as specified by the manufacturer to determine that the set is in safe operating condition Read this first CAUTION Replace the battery with the specified type only Otherwise fire or injury may result Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like For Customers in the U S A and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Lithium Ion batteries are recyclable You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries
62. dicators Front side Rear side Sides Bottom LCD monitor Recording information display Viewfinder Selecting a function setting The functions selected by the Fn Function button 43 The functions selected by the Dy Drive button Functions selected by the MENU button Shooting images Shooting an image without camera shake Correct posture Using the Super SteadyShot function Using a tripod amp Shooting with the automatic setting 48 Shooting with a suitable setting for the subject Scene Selection v Taking portrait photos a Taking landscape photos Taking small subject photos S Taking moving subject photos Taking sunset photos Taking night view photos see 55 D Shooting an image the way you want it Exposure mode E PE 56 P Shooting with program auto 57 A Shooting by controlling the blur of the background Aperture priority creme 59 S Shooting a moving subject with various expressions Shutter speed priority sss 61 M Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually Manual exposure Lesern rnnt rnnt rennes 63 M Shooting trails with long exposure BULB 65 Using the Selecting the focus method sss 67 shooting function USING autofOCUs citi iieis siss 67 Shooti
63. digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules For the State of California USA only Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Perchlorate Material Lithium battery contains perchlorate For Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found compliant wit
64. djusted or the LCD monitor may continue to flash In such cases set Eye Start AF page 69 and Auto off w VF page 115 to Off 28 Checking the number of recordable Once you insert a memory card into the camera and set the POWER switch to ON the number of images that can be recorded should you continue to shoot using the current settings is displayed on the LCD monitor Note AUTO ake 00 AUTO mg quz 90 FINE 100 If 0 is flashing in yellow the memory card is full Replace the memory card with another one or delete images in the current memory card pages 21 102 The table shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded on a memory card formatted with this camera The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions The number of images Units Images Image size L 10M Aspect ratio 3 2 eiawed E in Capacity 26 4GB 8GB Standard 325 653 1307 2606 Fine 241 484 969 1933 RAW amp JPEG 48 98 198 397 RAW 61 124 250 500 When Aspect ratio is set to 16 9 you can record more images than the numbers shown in the table above However if it is set to RAW the number is the same as that of the 3 2 aspect ratio 29 30 The approximate number of images that can be recorded is 750 when you use the camera with the battery pack supplied at full capacity Note that the a
65. e 85 5500K ISO 82 AUTO Playback display 93 Single image screen with recording data Image size 106 L 10M Aspect ratio 106 3 2 Quality 106 Fine D RangeOptimizer 87 Standard Creative Style 87 Standard Flash mode 74 Fill flash differs based on whether the built in flash is open or not Flash control 79 ADI flash Flash compens 79 0 0 Priority setup 111 AF AF illuminator 73 Auto Long exp NR 110 On High ISO NR 110 On 117 Custom menu Items Reset to Eye Start AF 69 On AEL button 112 AEL hold Ctrl dial setup 112 Shutter speed Red eye reduc 73 Off Auto review 114 2 sec Auto off w VF 115 On Playback menu Items Reset to Date imprint 134 Off PlaybackDisplay 93 Auto rotate Slide show 97 3 sec Setup menu Items Reset to LCD brightness 114 0 Info disp time 114 5 sec Power save 113 1 min File number 108 Series Folder name 108 Standard form USB connection 120 135 Mass Storage Audio signals 113 On 118 Copying images to your computer This section describes how to copy images in a memory card to a computer connected using a USB cable Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera to import images B Windows OS pre installed Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 Windows XP SP2 W
66. e quality MENU button 1 Image size Select the desired size Aspect ratio 3 2 L 10M 3872 x 2592 pixels M 5 6M 2896 x 1936 pixels 2 5M 1920 x 1280 pixels Aspect ratio 16 9 L 8 4M 3872 x 2176 pixels M 4 7M 2896 x 1632 pixels 2 1M 1920 x 1088 pixels Note When you select a RAW file with Quality the image size of the RAW file corresponds to L This size is not displayed on the LCD monitor MENU button 1 Aspect ratio Select the desired ratio 3 2 A normal ratio 16 9 An HDTV ratio MENU button 1 Quality Select the desired setting RAW RAW File format RAW raw data This format is not achieved by digital processing Select this format to process images on a computer for professional purposes The image size is fixed to the maximum size The image size is not displayed on the LCD monitor 106 RAW J RAW amp File format RAW raw data JPEG JPEG A RAW image and a JPEG image are created at the same time This is suitable when you need two image files a JPEG for viewing and a RAW for editing The image quality is fixed to Fine and the image size is fixed to L FINE Fine File format JPEG STD Standard The image is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded The higher the compression rate the smaller the file size This will allow more files to be recorded in one me
67. ecrease or decreases two at a time This is because the compression rate and the image size after compression change depending on the image when you shoot a JPEG image page 106 The setting is reset without the resetting operation The battery pack was removed when the POWER switch was set to ON When removing the battery pack make sure the POWER switch is set to OFF and the access lamp is not illuminated page 25 The camera does not work properly Turn off the camera Remove the battery pack and insert it again If an AC Adaptor charger not supplied is used disconnect the power cord If the camera is hot allow it to cool down before trying this corrective procedure If the camera does not work after doing these solutions consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility The five bars of the Super SteadyShot scale flash The Super SteadyShot function does not work You can continue to shoot but the Super SteadyShot function will not work Turn the camera off and on If the Super SteadyShot scale continues to flash consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility E is indicated on the lower right corner of the LCD monitor Remove the memory card and insert it again If this procedure does not turn off the indication format the memory card 519710 151 152 Warning messages If the following messages appear follow the instructions For
68. emote Commander Notes The Super SteadyShot function is automatically turned off The longer the exposure time the more outstanding the noise on the image After shooting noise reduction Long exp NR will be done for the same amount of time that the shutter was open You cannot do any further shooting during the reduction Selecting the focus method There are two methods for adjusting the focus autofocus and manual focus 1 Set the focus mode switch to AF 2 Look into the viewfinder The subject inside the focus area comes into focus automatically Eye Start AF 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to check the focus and shoot the image When the focus is confirmed the focus indicator changes to or page 68 The sensor used for focusing in the AF area illuminated briefly in red page 70 Focus area sensor 30 35 erbia 0 Focus area Focus indicator Shooting technique To select the area used for focusing set up AF area page 70 uongunj Buroous ay E 67 Focus indicator Focus indicator Status e lit Focus locked Ready to shoot lit Focus is confirmed Focal point moves following a moving subject Ready to shoot Q lit Still focusing You cannot release the shutter flashing Cannot focus The shutter is locked Subjects that may require special focusing Using the autofocus it i
69. et Exposure Metering Cell 40 segment honeycomb pattern SPC 519710 ET Metering Range 1 to 20 EV 3 to20 EV with Spot metering at ISO 100 with F1 4 lens Exposure compensation x2 0 EV 1 3 EV step 139 Shutter Type Electronically controlled vertical traverse focal plane type Speed range 1 4000 second to 30 seconds bulb 1 3 EV step Flash sync speed 1 160 second Built In Flash Flash G No GN 12 in meters at ISO 100 Recycling time Approx 4 seconds Flash coverage Covering 18 mm lens focal length that the lens indicates Flash compensation x2 0 EV 1 3 EV step Recording media CompactFlash card Microdrive Memory Stick Duo With a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor for CompactFlash slot LCD monitor LCD panel 6 7 cm 2 7 type TFT drive Total number of dots 230 400 960 x 240 dots Power general Used battery pack Rechargeable battery pack NP FM500H 140 Others PictBridge Compatible Exif Print Compatible PRINT Image Matching III Compatible Dimensions Approx 130 8 x 98 5 x 71 3 mm 5 1 4 x 4 x 2 7 8 inches W H D excluding protrusions Mass Approx 532 g 1 Ib 2 8 oz without batteries memory card and body accessories Operating temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F When using the Microdrive 5 to 40 C 41 to 104 F Exif Exif Ver 2 21 USB communication Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant BC VM10 Battery charger Input
70. etting When you set the shutter speed to a second or longer Long exposure shooting the noise reduction is turned on for the same duration as the shutter was open This is to reduce the grainy noise typical in a long exposure When noise reduction is in progress a message appears and you cannot take another picture Select On to prioritize the image quality Select Off to prioritize the timing of shooting MENU button f 2 Long exp NR Off Note Noise reduction is not performed on continuous shooting or continuous bracketing even when it is set to On When shooting with the ISO set at 1600 or above the camera reduces the noise that becomes more noticeable when the camera sensitivity is high Select On to prioritize the image quality Select Off to prioritize the timing of shooting MENU button 2 High ISO NR Off Note Noise reduction is not performed on continuous shooting or continuous bracketing even when it is set to On Changing the conditions under which the shutter can close To prioritize the shutter opportunity select Release so you can shoot without acquiring a sharp focus To shoot with a sharp focus select AF MENU button 2 Priority setup Release dnjas 1no E 111 112 ri the functions of the button and ia The function of the AEL button can be selected from the following two functions Holding the locked exposu
71. f exposure This camera is equipped with an auto bracket function Specify the value of deviation steps from the base exposure and the camera shoots while automatically shifting the exposure You can choose an image that has the brightness you like after shooting is finished 1 button Desired bracket Desired bracket step 2 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject The base exposure is set at the first shot in the bracket Bracket Shoots three images with the exposure shifted by a selected Cont step Press and hold the shutter button until the recording stops 5 Bracket Shoots three images with the exposure shifted by a selected Single step Press the shutter button shot by shot EV beneath Gils is the step currently selected Notes When the mode dial is set to M the exposure is shifted by adjusting the shutter speed If you shift the exposure by adjusting the aperture value press and hold the AEL button When you adjust the exposure the exposure is shifted based on the compensated value The bracket cannot be used when the recording mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection The EV scale in bracket shooting Ambient bracket Flash bracket 0 3 steps three shots 0 7 steps three shots Exposure compensation 0 Flash compensation 1 0 LCD monitor 2111001111024 217110 124 Shown in the top row Shown in the bottom row
72. fficiently charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range Notes Connect the battery charger to an easily accessible wall outlet wall socket close by Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit the battery charger is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet wall socket If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet wall socket When charging is finished disconnect the power cord mains lead from the wall outlet wall socket and remove the battery pack from the battery charger If you leave the charged battery pack on the charger battery life may be decreased Do not charge any battery pack other than the InfoLITHIUM M series battery pack in the battery charger supplied with your camera Batteries other than the specified kind may leak overheat or explode if you attempt to charge them posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns When the CHARGE lamp flashes this may indicate a battery error or that a battery pack other than the specified type have been installed Check that the battery pack is the specified type If the battery pack is the specified type remove the battery pack replace it with new one or another one and check if the battery charger operates correctly If the battery charger operates correctly a battery error may have occurred f the b
73. h the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters 9 8 feet Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway fail restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable USB etc again Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Disposal of waste batteries applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the battery or on the p
74. hed Shutter is locked The lens is not attached properly or the lens is not attached When attaching the camera to an astronomical telescope or something similar set the recording mode to M No images There is no image in the memory card Image protected You tried to delete protected images Unable to print You tried to mark RAW images with a DPOF mark Initializing USB connection A USB connection has been established Do not disconnect the USB cable Check the connected device A PictBridge connection cannot be established Disconnect the USB cable and connect it again Camera overheating Allow it to cool The camera has become hot because you have been shooting continuously Turn the power off Cool the camera and wait until the camera is ready to shoot again Unable to magnify Unable to rotate image Images recorded with other cameras may not be enlarged or rotated No images changed You attempted to protect images or specified DPOF without changing the specification of those images Cannot create more folders The folder with a name beginning with 999 exists on the memory card You cannot create any folders if this is the case Printing canceled The print job was canceled Disconnect the USB cable or turn the camera off Unable to mark You attempted to mark RAW images on the PictBridge screen No printable
75. her photographer is using a wireless flash nearby and his her built in flash light triggers firing of your flash To change the channel of the external flash refer to the operating instructions supplied with it The AEL hutton setting When using the wireless flash it is recommended that you set AEL button page 112 to AEL hold in the Custom menu uongunj Buroous eu 75 76 Adjusting the brightness of the image Exposure Flash compensation Metering Shooting with fixed brightness AE Lock When shooting into the sun or by a window the exposure may not be appropriate for the subject because of the big difference in lighting between the subject and the background In such cases use the light meter where the subject is bright enough and lock the exposure before shooting To reduce the brightness of the subject point the camera forwards a spot that is brighter than the subject and use the light meter to lock the exposure of the entire image To make the subject brighter point the camera forwards a spot that is darker than the subject and use the light meter to lock the exposure of the entire image This section describes how to shoot a brighter image of the subject using the Spot The spot where you lock the exposure 1 Fn button Metering mode gt Spot 2 Adjust the focus on the portion you want to lock the exposure The exposure is set when the focus is achieved 3 Pres
76. hether the printer provides these functions or not When having images printed at a digital print shop ask the shop whether they can print the images without cutting off both edges Cannot print images with the date Using Picture Motion Browser you can print images with date page 130 This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images However because the images shot with the camera include information on the recording date you can print images with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif information For compatibility with Exif information consult the manufacturer of the printer or the software When you print images at a shop images can be printed with the date if you ask them to do so 5110 149 PictBridge compliant printer For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer or consult with the manufacturer of the printer A connection cannot be established The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge standard Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant with PictBridge or not Set USB connection to PTP page 135 Disconnect and connect the USB cable again If an error message is indicated on the printer refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer Cannot print images Check that the camera and the printer
77. image You attempted to print images from a folder that has no images when Folder print was selected Camera error System error Turn the power off remove the battery pack then re insert it If the message appears frequently consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility e o Printer error Check the printer Check if the image you want to print is corrupted Printer busy Check the printer 153 Precautions Do not use store the camera in the following places In an extremely hot dry or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed and this may cause a malfunction In a location subject to rocking vibration Near strong magnetic place In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera This may cause the camera to malfunction and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired On carrying Be sure to attach the lens cap or body cap when not using the camera When attaching the body cap remove all the dust from the cap before placing it on the camera On operating temperatures Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0 and 40 C 32 and 104 F When using a Microdrive 5 and 40 C 41 and 104 F Shoot
78. images 2 Select the images you want to delete with the controller then press the center of the controller A QU mark appears on the selected image Total number 3 To delete other images repeat step 2 4 Press the MENU button 102 5 Select Delete with A on the controller then press the center of the controller 1 Press the E 3 button 2 Select the folder bar with 4 on the controller Folder bar 3 Press the center of the controller then select the folder you want to delete with A V Press the button 5 Select Delete with A then press the center of the controller MENU button gt 1 Delete All images Delete BurwelA eu Duis E Note It may take a long time to delete a lot of images by selecting images It is recommended that you delete images on a computer or format the memory card using the camera 103 104 Viewing images on a TV screen 1 Turn off both your camera and the TV and connect the camera to the To video input jack Css Video cable Ne To the VIDEO OUT terminal 2 Turn on the TV and switch the input See also the operating instructions supplied with the TV 3 Turn on the camera and press the button Images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen 24 Select the desired image with lt gt on the A
79. ince this can result in fire or electric shock Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the set through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the set Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as they may cause hazards Cleaning Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set Installation Water and Moisture Do not use power line operated sets near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Power Cord Protection Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to the plugs receptacles and the point where the cord exits from the appliance Accessories Do not place the set on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The set may fall causing serious injury to a child or an adult and serious damage to the set Use only a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer Ventilation The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for necessary ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the set and
80. indows Double click amp on the tasktray then click e USB Mass Storage Device Stop Confirm the device on the confirmation window then click OK OK unnecessary for Windows XP Vista The device is disconnected E For Macintosh Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the memory card to the Trash icon The camera is disconnected from the computer The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders on the memory card Example viewing folders on Windows XP Folders containing image data recorded using this camera The first three digits show the folder number You can create a folder by date form page 108 You cannot record play back any images in the MISC folder Image files are named as follows 0000 file number stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999 The numerical portions of the name of a RAW data file and its corresponding JPEG image file are the same JPEG files DSCOLILIEILI JPG JPEG files Adobe RGB _DSCOOOO JPG RAW data file other than Adobe RGB DSCOLILILILI ARW RAW data file Adobe RGB _DSCOOOO ARW The extension may not be displayed depending on the computer For more information about folders see page 108 2 Desktop B My Documents 3 My Computer 315 Floppy Se Local Disk e Local Disk 8 Q CD Drive B Removable Disk El 100MSDCF e de
81. indows Vista Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi boot environment 64 bit editions and Starter Edition are not supported USB jack Provided as standard W Macintosh OS pre installed Mac OS X v10 1 3 or later USB jack Provided as standard Notes on connecting your camera to a computer Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time some devices including your camera may not operate depending on the types of USB devices you are using Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub or an extension cable Connecting your camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant allows advanced transfer high speed transfer as this camera is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant When your computer resumes from a suspend or sleep mode communication between your camera and your computer may not recover at the same time 1ajnduio3 e uo N 119 Stage 1 Connecting the camera and your computer 1 Insert a memory card with recorded images into the camera 2 Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack in the camera or connect the camera to a wall outlet wall socket with the AC Adaptor charger not supplied When you copy images to your
82. ing in extremely cold 154 or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended On moisture condensation If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location moisture may condense inside or outside the camera This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera How to prevent moisture condensation When bringing the camera from a cold place to a warm place seal the camera in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to conditions at the new location over about an hour If moisture condensation occurs Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens you will be unable to record clear images On the internal rechargeable battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera However if you use the camera for only short periods it discharges gradually and if you do not use the camera at all for about 8 month it becomes completely discharged In this case be sure to charge this rechargeable battery before using the camera However even if this rechargeable battery is not charged you can still use the camera as long as you do not record the date and time Charging method of the internal rechargeable b
83. itute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance and keep this manual for future reference Carefully observe all warnings precautions and instructions on the appliance or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them Use Power Sources This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home consult your dealer or local power company For those sets designed to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions Polarization This set may be equipped with a polarized ac power cord plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity s
84. l Prints all the images in a memory card After the message appears select OK then press the center of the controller 138 Specifications Camera System Camera Type Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera with built in flash and interchangeable lenses Lens All of Lens Image sensor Total pixel number of camera Approx 10 800 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx 10 200 000 pixels Image format 23 6x15 8 mm APS C format Interlace scan Primary Color ISO sensitivity Recommended exposure index AUTO 100 to 3200 Super SteadyShot System Image sensor Shift mechanism Super SteadyShot Compensation capability Approximately 2 5 to 3 5 EV decrease in shutter speed varies according to shooting conditions and lens used Anti Dust System Charge protection coating on Low Pass Filter and image sensor Shift mechanism Viewfinder Type Fixed eye level system with pentamirror Focusing Screen Spherical Acute Matte Field of View 0 95 Magnification 0 83 x with 50 mm lens at infinity 1 Eye Relief Approximately 17 6 mm from the eyepiece 13 5 mm from the eyepiece frame at 1 diopter GI m7 Dioptor Adjustment 2 5 to 1 0 m Auto Focus System TTL phase detection system CCD line sensors 9 points 8 lines with center cross hair sensor System Sensitivity Range 0 to 18 EV at ISO 100 equivalent AF illuminator Approx to 5 m 3 3 to 16 fe
85. larger the number the higher the noise level Notes When ISO is set to AUTO ISO is automatically set as follows Recording mode IS0 AUTO Scene Selection The range differs depending on the mode P A S 100 400 The AUTO setting is not provided in recording mode M If you change the recording mode to M with the AUTO setting it is switched to 100 Set the ISO according to your shooting conditions Adjusting the color tones White balance The color tone of the subject changes depending on the characteristics of the light source The table below shows how the color tone changes based on various light sources compared with a subject that appears white under the sunlight Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Weather x lightin ghting Q Characteristics White Bluish Green tinged Reddish of light White balance is a feature that adjusts the color tone to approximate what you see Use this feature when the color tone of the image did not come out as you expected or when you want to change the color tone on purpose for photographic expression Note If the only light source available is a mercury lamp or a sodium lamp the camera will not be able to acquire the accurate white balance because of the characteristics of the light source Use the flash in such cases uongunj Buroous Fn button White balance Select
86. layed back in the rotated position even if you turn off the power To return to the normal playback screen Press the gt button Note When you copy rotated images to a computer Picture Motion Browser contained on the CD ROM supplied can display the rotated images correctly However the images may not be rotated depending on the software An image can be enlarged for closer examination This is convenient to check the focus condition of a recorded image 1 Display the image you want to enlarge then press the amp button SR amp button 2 Zoom the image in or out with the amp or Q button Youcan select the portion you want to enlarge with A W lt 4 on the controller Rotating the control dial switches the image at the same display magnification When you shoot multiple images with the same composition you can compare their focus conditions Each time you press the center of the controller the screen changes between the zoomed screen and the full screen Q button mode To cancel the enlarged playback Press the gt button so that the image returns to the normal size To enlarge the image centering around the previously selected point You can select a portion of an image first then enlarge the portion 1 Display the image you want to enlarge then press the amp button SR amp button 2 Press the center of the controller The red frame appears
87. le supplied page 120 Disconnect the USB cable and connect it again firmly Set USB connection to Mass Storage page 120 Disconnect all equipment other than the camera the keyboard and the mouse from the USB jacks of your computer Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other device page 119 5110 147 You cannot copy images Make the USB connection by properly connecting the camera with your computer page 120 Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS page 121 When you shoot images with a memory card formatted by a computer you may not be able to copy the images to a computer Shoot using a memory card formatted by your camera page 109 The image cannot be played back on a computer f you are using Picture Motion Browser refer to the Picture Motion Browser Guide Consult the computer or software manufacturer After making a USB connection Picture Motion Browser does not start automatically Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on page 120 You do not know how to operate the software supplied See the help or the guide of each software Memory card Cannot insert a memory card nsertion direction of the memory card is wrong Insert it in the correct direction page 21 Cannot record on a memory card The memory card is full Delete unnecessary images page 102 A
88. lso changes with it page 73 The date and time are recorded incorrectly Set the correct date and time pages 25 113 The aperture value and or shutter speed flash when you press the shutter button halfway down Since the subject is too bright or too dark it is beyond the available range of the camera Adjust the setting again 145 The image is whitish Flare Blurring of light appears on the image Ghosting The picture was taken under a strong light source and excessive light has entered the lens Attach a lens hood The corners of the picture are too dark If any filter or hood is used take it off and try shooting again Depending on the thickness of the filter and improper attachment of the hood the filter or the hood may partially appear in the image The optical properties of some lenses may cause the periphery of the image to appear too dark insufficient light The eyes of the subject come out red Activate the red eye reduction function page 73 Get close to the subject and shoot the subject within the flash range using the flash page 73 Dots appear and remain on the LCD monitor This is not a malfunction These dots are not recorded page 8 The image is blurred The picture was taken in a dark location without the flash resulting in camera shake The use of the Super SteadyShot function or a tripod is recommended The flash can be used in this situation
89. mory card but the image quality will be lower Note For details on the number of images that can be taken when the image quality is changed see page 29 About RAW files You need the Image Data Converter SR software included on the CD ROM supplied in order to open a RAW file recorded on this camera With this software a RAW file can be opened and converted to a common format such as JPEG or TIFF and its white balance color saturation contrast etc can be readjusted Recording a RAW format image entails the following limitation The RAW file cannot be printed using a DPOF print designated printer or a PictBridge compliant printer You cannot verify an effect of D Range Optimizer advanced even if you enlarge the image recorded in RAW format The effect is recorded on the image dnjas 1no E 107 Setting the method for recording ona memory card MENU button a 2 File number Select the desired setting Series The camera does not reset numbers and assigns numbers to files in sequence until the number reaches 9999 Reset The camera resets numbers in the following cases and assigns numbers to files from 0001 When the folder format is changed When all the images in the folder are deleted When the memory card is replaced When the memory card is formatted The recorded images are stored in the automatically cre
90. n this manual 142 Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera try the following solutions Check the items on pages 143 to 151 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Check the following items Cu Remove the battery pack and insert the battery pack again after about one minute and turn on the power 7 Reset the settings page 116 7 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed As you insert the battery pack use the tip of the battery pack to push the lock lever page 16 Check the model number of the battery pack The battery remaining indicator is incorrect or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location page 154 The displayed battery remaining differs from the current one Fully discharge and then charge the battery pack to correct the display The battery pack is discharged Install a charged battery pack page 16 The battery pack is dead page 18 Replace it with new one 5197110 1 Cannot turn on the camera Install the battery pack correctly page 16 The battery pack is discharged Install a charged battery pack page 16 The battery pack is dead page 18 Replace it with
91. n unusable memory card is inserted page 21 You are using the memory card with the write protect switch and the switch is set to the LOCK position Set the switch to the recording position The Microdrive is heated You are using the Microdrive for a long time This is not a malfunction You have formatted a memory card by mistake All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting You cannot restore it 148 Memory Stick PRO Duo is not recognized by a computer with a Memory Stick slot If Memory Stick PRO Duo is not supported on your computer s Memory Stick slot connect the camera to the computer page 120 The computer recognizes the Memory Stick PRO Duo Also see PictBridge compliant printer as follows in conjunction with the following items The color of the image is strange When you print the images recorded in Adobe RGB mode using sRGB printers that are not compatible with Adobe RGB DCF2 0 Exif2 21 the images are printed at a lower intensity level page 88 Images are printed with both edges cut off Depending on your printer the left right top and bottom edges of the image may be cut off Especially when you print an image shot with the aspect ratio set to 16 9 the lateral end of the image may be cut off When printing images using your own printer cancel the trimming or borderless settings Consult the printer manufacturer as to w
92. nesado 1no E 2 sem 105 5B 24012A al IT EIDEM 40 1 Display _ Indication Display Indication il Super SteadyShot scale Due AF area 70 46 Spot AF area 70 Aspect ratio 16 9 106 Spot metering area 80 When using the HVL F56AM HVL Shooting area for aspect F36AM Flash not supplied you can ratio 16 9 106 shoot with a High speed sync feature at any shutter speed For details refer 2 to the operating instructions supplied Display Indication Flash compensation 79 Flash charging 74 WL Wireless flash 74 H High speed sync MF Manual focus 71 Focus 125 Shutter speed 61 5 6 Aperture 59 24e0422 EV scale 63 91 AE lock 76 2 Shots remaining counter 29 WR Camera shake warning 46 Selecting a function setting You can select a function for shooting or playback from the menu list To display the menu list press the Fn Function button Drive button or MENU button Example When the Fn button is pressed Flash mode Metering mode Autofocus mode AF area White balance D RangeOptimizer 4S Select Enter From the menu list use the controller to move the cursor to the setting of your uonesado 1no E choice and execute the selection gt Pre
93. ng with your desired composition Focus lock Selecting the focus area AF area Adjusting the focus manually Manual focus 71 Using the flash Jesi i Selecting the flash mode Performing wireless flash shooting A Adjusting the brightness of the image Exposure Flash compensation Metering ssseeeeem 76 Shooting with fixed brightness AE Lock 76 Using brightness compensation for the entire image Exposure compensation eese 78 Adjusting the amount of flash light Flash compensation 79 Selecting the flash control mode to set the amount of flash light Flash control 79 Selecting the method for measuring the brightness of a subject Metering mode Setting ISO 10 Adjusting the color tones White balance 83 Adjusting the white balance to suit a specific light source Auto Preset white balance 83 Setting the color temperature and a filter effect Color Temperature Color filter 84 Registering the color tones Custom white balance 85 Image processing inde aside 87 Correcting the brightness of the image D Range ng 87 Selecting your desired image processing Creative Style amp Selecting the drive mode Shooting single shot
94. nts folder When an image with the same file name exists in the copy destination folder the overwrite confirmation message appears When you overwrite an existing image with a new one the original file data is deleted To copy an image file to the computer without overwriting change the file name to a different name and then copy the image file However note that if you change the file name you may not be able to play back that image with your camera page 125 For Macintosh 1 Double click the newly recognized icon DCIM the folder where the images you want to copy are stored 2 Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon The image files are copied to the hard disk 122 Viewing images on your computer This section describes the procedure for viewing copied images in the My Documents For Windows Vista Documents folder 1 Click Start My Documents For Windows Vista Documents f you are using Windows 2000 double click My Documents on the desktop Documents 2 Double click the desired image file The image is displayed Double click the hard disk icon the desired image file to open the image file 1ajnduio3 e uo 123 124 Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when Disconnecting the USB cable Removing the memory card Turning off the camera W For W
95. ocess and do not affect the images in any way e Black white red blue and green points Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight If sunlight is focused on a nearby object it may cause a fire When you must place the camera under direct sunlight attach the lens cap Images may trail across on the LCD monitor in a cold location This is not a malfunction When turning on the camera in a cold location the LCD monitor may become temporarily dark When the camera warms up the monitor will function normally Do not press against the LCD monitor The monitor may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction Warning on copyright Television programs films videotapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images and are not actual images shot using this camera Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS L1 1 3 Read this first Notes on using your camera Preparing the camera Checking the accessories supplied Preparing the battery pack Attaching a lens Inserting a memory card Preparing the camera Using the accessories supplied Checking the number of recordable images Cleaning Before your operation Identifying parts and screen in
96. ode when the mode dial is set to P A S or M MENU button 2 Rec mode reset OK The items to be reset are as follows Items Reset to Exposure compensation 78 0 0 Metering mode 80 Multi segment Autofocus mode 69 AF A Drive mode 89 Single shot adv White balance 83 AWB Auto white balance ColorTemperature Color filter 84 5500K Color filter 0 Custom white balance 85 5500K ISO 82 AUTO Image size 106 L 10M Aspect ratio 106 3 2 Quality 106 Fine D RangeOptimizer 87 Standard Creative Style 87 Standard Flash mode 74 Fill flash differs based on whether the built in flash is open or not Flash control 79 ADI flash Flash compens 79 0 0 Priority setup 111 AF AF illuminator 73 Auto Long exp NR 110 On High ISO NR 110 On 116 You can reset the main functions of the camera MENU button 3 Reset default OK The items to be reset are as follows Items Reset to Exposure compensation 78 0 0 Metering mode 80 Multi segment Autofocus mode 69 AF A Recording information display 37 Enlarged display Drive mode 89 Single shot adv White balance 83 AWB Auto white balance ColorTemperature Color filter 84 5500K Color filter 0 dnjas 1no E Custom white balanc
97. ond the flower out of focus These are a few of the effects you can enjoy with your camera pages 59 61 Adjusting the shutter speed and aperture not only creates the photographic effects of movement and focus but also determines the brightness of the image by controlling the amount of exposure the amount of light the camera takes in which is the most important factor in photo shooting Changing of picture brightness by the amount of exposure Amount of high exposure When using a faster shutter speed the camera opens the shutter for a shorter time This means less time for the camera to take in light resulting in a darker picture To take a brighter picture you can open the aperture the hole through which the light passes to some extent in order to adjust the amount of light the camera takes in at one time The brightness of the picture adjusted by the shutter speed and aperture is called exposure This section will show you how to adjust the exposure and enjoy various photo expressions by the use of movement focus and light You can find out the right way to shoot the image and the subject you like 96 This mode is suitable to Use the automatic exposure while keeping the custom settings for ISO sensitivity Creative Style D Range optimizer etc Keep the exposure compensation measured by the camera but change the combination of shutter speed and aperture depending on the subject Program shift
98. onverter SR from the IDC SR menu 1ajnduio3 e uo BuiwalA E 131 With Image Data Lightbox SR you can Display and compare RAW JPEG images recorded with this camera Rate the images on a scale of five Display an image in Image Data Converter SR and make adjustments to it For details on Image Data Lightbox SR refer to the Guide To start the Guide from the Start menu click Start AII Programs in Windows 2000 Programs Sony Image Data Suite Help Image Data Lightbox SR To start up Image Data Lightbox SR Windows Double click Image Data Lightbox SR on the desktop When starting up from the Start menu click Start All Programs For Windows 2000 Programs Sony Image Data Suite Image Data Lightbox SR To exit click the button on the upper right corner of the screen The dialogue used for saving a collection appears Macintosh Double click Image Data Lightbox SR in the Sony Image Data Suite folder from the Application folder To exit click Quit Image Data Lightbox SR from the Image Data Lightbox SR menu 132 Specifying DPOF Using the camera you can specify the images and the number of images to print before you print images at a shop or with your printer Follow the procedure below DPOF specifications are left with images after printing It is recommended that you unspecify them after printing 1 MENU button
99. p 5 Slow sync Fires whenever the built in flash pops up Slow sync shooting allows you to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the background by slowing the shutter speed 3 Rear sync Fires right before the exposure is completed whenever the built in flash pops up Wireless Fires an external flash not supplied that is off the camera and away from it Wireless flash shooting Shooting techniques When shooting indoors or using nightscape you can use slow sync to shoot a bright image of people and the background You can use rear sync to shoot a natural image of the trailing of a moving subject such as a moving bicycle or a walking person With an external wireless flash not supplied you can shoot with the flash without a cord when the external flash is not attached to the camera By changing the position of the flash you can shoot an image with a three dimensional feel by highlighting the contrast of light and shadow on the subject For the actual steps of shooting refer to the operating instructions of the flash Fn button Flash mode 5 Wireless To do a pre flash test pull up the flash and press the AEL button on the camera Notes Turn off the wireless flash mode after wireless flash shooting If the built in flash is used while the wireless flash mode is still active inaccurate flash exposures will result Change the channel of the external flash when anot
100. p dust from getting inside the camera 2 Replace the cap on the lens and attach the body cap to the camera Before you attach the cap remove dust from the cap Note on changing the lens When changing the lens if dust or debris gets inside the camera and lands on the surface of the image sensor the part that acts as the film it may appear on the image depending on the shooting environment The camera is equipped with an anti dust function to prevent dust from landing on the image sensor However quickly change the lens away from dusty locations when attaching removing a lens If dust or debris lands on the image sensor Clean the image sensor using Cleaning mode in the amp Setup menu page 32 Inserting a memory card You can use a CompactFlash card CF card Microdrive or Memory Stick Duo as a memory card 1 Open the memory card cover g 57 g 2 Insert a memory card not supplied from the terminal side the terminal side has a number of small holes with its label side facing toward the LCD monitor For a Memory Stick Duo not supplied insert it in a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor for CompactFlash slot not supplied then insert the adaptor in the camera mm Li OUS Face side with a label 2 Face side with a label FA eiawed Hunedald E 3 Close the memory card cover 21 22 To remove the memory car
101. ra Using this may cause a malfunction Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents such as thinner or benzine Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water then wipe the surface with a dry cloth Do not use the following as they may damage the finish or the casing Chemical products such as thinner benzine alcohol disposable cloths insect repellent sunscreen or insecticide etc Do not touch the camera with the above on your hand Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time eiawed Hunedald B 31 If dust or debris enters the camera and lands on the image sensor the part that acts as the film it may appear on the photo image depending on the shooting environment If there is dust on the image sensor use a commercially available blower brush and clean the image sensor following the steps below You can easily brush the dust away using only the blower brush and the anti dust function Notes Cleaning can be performed only when the battery level is ZZ three remaining battery icons or more Low battery power during cleaning can cause damage to the shutter The cleaning should be completed quickly The use of an AC Adaptor Charger not supplied is recommended Do not use a spray blower because it may scatter vapor inside the camera body 1 Confirm that the battery is fully charged page 17 2 Press the MENU button then sele
102. rating 100 V 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Output rating 8 4 V DC 750 mA Operating temperature range 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Storage temperature range 20 to 60 C to 140 F Maximum dimensions Approx 70 x 25 x 95 mm 2 7 8 x 1x 3 3 4 inches W H D Mass Approx 90 g 3 2 oz Rechargeable battery pack NP FM500H Used battery Lithium ion battery Maximum voltage DC84V Nominal voltage DC7 2V Maximum charge current 20 Maximum charge voltage DC 84V 11 8 Wh 1 650 mAh Maximum dimensions Approx 38 2 x 20 5 x 55 6 mm 1 9 16 13 16 x 2 1 4 inches W H D Mass Approx 78 g 2 8 oz Capacity Design and specifications are subject to change without notice On focal length The picture angle of this camera is narrower than that of a 35 mm format film camera You can find the approximate equivalent of the focal length of a 35 mm format film camera and shoot with the same picture angle by increasing the focal length of your lens by half For example by using a 50 mm lens you can get the approximate equivalent of a 75 mm lens of a 35 mm format film camera On image data compatibility This camera conforms with DCF Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment
103. re and ISO sensitivity when AUTO is selected to perform the compensation If the flash is used the amount of flash light is also changed However flash compensation only changes the amount of flash light MENU button gy 1 Flash control Select the desired setting uongunj Buroous B 19 80 ADI flash This method controls the lighting of the flash factoring in the focus distance information and light metering data from the pre flash This method enables an accurate flash compensation with virtually no effect from the reflection off the subject Pre flash TTL This method controls the amount of flash light depending on the data only from pre flash light metering This method is susceptible to the reflection off the subject ADI Advanced Distance Integration TTL Through the lens When ADI flash is selected using a lens that is provided with a distance encoder feature can perform more accurate flash compensation by using more accurate distance information Notes When the distance between the subject and the external flash not supplied cannot be determined wireless flash shooting using an external flash not supplied shooting with an off camera flash using a cable shooting with a macro twin flash etc the camera automatically selects Pre flash TTL mode Select Pre flash TTL in the following cases as the camera cannot perform flash compensations with ADI flash
104. re value by pressing the AEL button while the button is held down AEL hold Holding the locked exposure value by pressing the AEL button until the button is pressed again AEL toggle MENU button zx 1 AEL button Select the desired setting Notes e While the exposure value is locked appears on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder Be careful not to reset the setting The Hold and Toggle settings affect the manual shift page 64 in the manual mode When the recording mode is M Manual exposure or P Program shift you can set the camera to that the adjustable item the shutter speed or the aperture value can be selected using only the control dial It is convenient that you select commonly used one when adjusting the exposure MENU button zx 1 Ctrl dial setup Select the desired setting Changing other settings Selects the sound produced when the shutter is locked during self timer countdown etc MENU button 2 Audio signals Select the desired setting You can set the time to turn the camera to the power saving mode Power save Pressing the shutter button halfway down returns the camera to the shooting mode MENU button amp 1 Power save Select the desired Regardless of the setting here the camera turns to power save mode after 30 minutes when the camera is connected to a TV dnjas 1no E MENU button amp 1
105. recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor 1 Press the gt button Y T gt button 2 Select an image with lt gt on the controller To return to the shooting mode Press the gt button again To switch the recording data display Press the DISP button Each time you press the DISP button the screen changes as follows Displays previous or next images up to five images 100 0003 FINE 3580 FAD 0400 gt 4 03 03 3 9 isse 2008 1 1 10 37PM 5 7 With recording Histogram display With recording data data Without recording data Note The DISP button switches the recording data display on and off in other playback modes such as on an enlarged screen To select the orientation when playing back an image recorded in the portrait position MENU button gt 2 PlaybackDisplay Select the desired setting Hurmaa eu 93 94 Note When you play back the image on a TV or a computer the image will be displayed in the portrait position even if Manual rotate is selected 1 Display the image you want to IU X rotate then press the 5 button 8 button 2 Press the center of the controller The image is rotated counter clockwise When you want to do another rotation repeat step 2 Once you rotate the image the image is p
106. red eye reduction function if the eyes of your subject turn red from the flash page 73 This mode is suitable to Shoot the entire range of scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors Set the mode dial to 4 Landscape Shooting technique To accentuate the openness of the scenery set the lens to wide angle 51 92 This mode is suitable to Shoot close subjects such as flowers insects dishes or small goods You can achieve clear and sharp focus Set the mode dial to s Macro Shooting techniques Get close to the subject and shoot at the minimum distance of the lens You can shoot a closer subject using a macro lens Set the built in flash to amp Flash Off when you shoot a subject within 1 m 3 3 feet n macro mode shooting the Super SteadyShot function will not be fully effective Use a tripod to achieve better results page 47 This mode is suitable to Shoot moving subjects outdoors or in bright places Set the mode dial to Sports action Shooting techniques The camera shoots images continuously while the shutter button is pressed Press and hold the shutter button halfway down until the right moment Set the ISO sensitivity higher when shooting in poor light page 82 53 This mode is suitable to Shoot the red of the sunset beautifully
107. rich gradation and beautiful colors viva Vivid The saturation and contrast are heightened for shooting striking images of colorful scenes and subjects such as flowers spring greenery blue sky or ocean views Part Portrait For shooting the skin color in a soft tone ideally suited to shooting portraits Lanat Landscape The saturation contrast and sharpness are heightened for shooting vivid and crisp scenery Distant landscapes also stand out more mimt Night view The contrast is attenuated for shooting a nightscape that is more faithful to the real view Sunseit Sunset For shooting the beautiful red of the setting sun 87 88 B W For shooting images in black and white monotone Adobet Adobe RGB For shooting images in Adobe RGB color space Q Contrast Saturation and Sharpness can be adjusted for each Creative Style item Q Contrast The difference of light and shadow in an image gradation Increase the value to get an image with strong contrast Decrease the value for a softer finish Saturation The vividness of the colors Increase the value for an image with deep and vivid colors Decrease the value for a quiet finish D Sharpness The degree of highlighting of the contours Increase the value for a more crisp finish Decrease the value for a softer finish About Adobe RGB color spa
108. s hard to focus on the following subjects In such cases use the focus lock shooting feature page 69 or manual focus page 71 A subject that is low in contrast such as blue sky or a white wall Two subjects at different distances overlapping in the AF area A subject that is composed of repeating patterns such as the facade of a building A subject that is very bright or glittering such as the sun the body of an automobile or the surface of water To measure the exact distance to the subject The amp mark located on the top of the camera shows the location of the image sensor When you measure the exact distance between the camera and the subject refer to the position of the horizontal line The image sensor is the part of the camera that acts as the film Note f the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the attached lens the focus cannot be confirmed Make sure you put enough distance between the subject and the camera 68 To deactivate the Eye Start AF function MENU button zx 1 Eye Start AF Off When attaching the FDA M1AM Magnifier not supplied or the FDA Angle Finder not supplied to the camera setting Eye Start AF to Off is recommended because the eyepiece sensors located below the viewfinder may be activated 1 Place the subject within the AF area and press the shutter button halfway down 2 Keep
109. s the center of the controller 136 To cancel the print During printing pressing the center of the controller cancels the print Remove the USB cable or turn off the camera When you want to print again follow the procedure Stages 1 to 3 above Page 1 Print Prints the selected images For details see Stage 3 Printing Set print q ty You can specify the number of prints up to 20 The same number of prints is specified on all the selected images Paper size Auto Printer setup 9x13cm 3 5 x5 89x127 mm Hagaki 100x147 mm 10x15cm 10x15 cm 4 x6 101 6x152 4 mm A6 4 1 x5 8 105x148 5 mm 13x18em 5 x7 127x178 mm Letter 216x279 4 mm A4 8 3 x11 7 210x297 mm A3 11 7 x16 5 297x420 mm safieui 137 Layout Auto Printer setup 1 up Borderless Borderless 1 image sheet up 1 image sheet 2 up 2 images sheet 3 up 3 images sheet 4 up 4 images sheet 8 up 8 images sheet Index Prints all the selected images as an index print Printing layout follows the printer setup Date imprint Day and time Attaches the date and time Date Attaches the date Off Does not attach the date Page 2 Unmark all After the message appears select OK then press the center of the controller The DPOF mark on each image is cleared When you cancel your specification without printing images select this item Print al
110. s the AEL button to lock the exposure AE lock mark appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor Cp AEL button 1 2 1 0 1 2 4 While pressing the AEL button focus on the subject and shoot the subject If you continue to shoot with the same exposure value press and hold the AEL button after the shooting The setting is canceled when the button is released To check the exposure of the image Hold down the AEL button and place the spot metering circle on the spot where the lighting is contrasted from the subject The metering indicator displays the degree of exposure difference zero being the locked exposure Shifting to the side makes the image brighter and shifting to the side makes the image darker When the image is too bright or too dark to get the proper exposure or gt appears or flashes at the end of the indicator Spot metering circ z mee rt 2 1 0 1 2 uongunj Buroous eui TI 78 Except for recording mode M the exposure is automatically acquired Automatic exposure Based on the exposure acquired by the automatic exposure you can perform exposure compensation by shifting the exposure to either the side or the side depending on your preference You can make the entire image brighter by shifting to the side The entire image becomes darker when you shift it to the side
111. ss A W lt P on the controller to L move the cursor Press the center button to execute the selection In this instruction manual the process of selecting a function with the controller from the menu list is described as follows Example Fn button White balance Select the desired setting When you start the operation an operation guide of controller functions will be displayed at the bottom of the screen Please refer to the guide when operating the camera The step by step description of the above example is as follows 1 Press the Fn button 41 42 2 Following the operation guide select White balance with lt gt on the controller then press the center to execute Flash mode Metering mode Autofocus mode AF area em D RangeOptimizer AS Select Enter Operation guide 3 Following the operation guide select and execute the desired function For example to change 5500K the current setting select 5500K with A adjust the value of ColorTemperature with lt gt then press the center e to execute White balance ColorTemperature 47500x gt Color filter G9 2 5 Exit The operation guide list The operation guide also indicates operations other than the controller operation The indications of icons are as follows MENU button 20 gt Returns with M
112. the Power cord mains lead 1 camera CD ROM Application Software for o camera 1 Quick Start Guide 1 nstruction Manual This manual Rechargeable battery pack NP 1 FMS00H 1 USB cable 1 C QU Era CoH Video cable 1 Shoulder strap 1 A A FF Eyepiece cover 1 Body cap 1 Attached on the eiawed Hunedald 14 Preparing the battery pack When using the camera for the first time be sure to charge the NP FM500H InfoLITHIUM battery pack supplied The InfoLITHIUM battery pack can be charged even when it has not been fully depleted It can also be used when it has not been fully charged 1 Insert the battery pack on the battery charger Push the battery pack until it clicks 2 Connect the power cord mains lead Light on Charging Light off Normal charge completed One hour after the lamp is turned off Full charge completed CHARGE lamp amp To a wall outlet wall socket About charging time Time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack supplied at a temperature of 25 C 77 F is as follows Full charge Normal charge Approx 235 min Approx 175 min The charging time differs depending on the remaining capacity of the battery back or charging conditions We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 to 30 C 50 to 86 F You may not be able to e
113. the desired setting When AWB is not selected you can finely adjust the color tone with lt gt on the controller Adjusting it toward turns the image reddish and adjusting it toward turns the image bluish 83 84 AWB Auto WB The camera automatically detects a light source and adjusts the color tones 3 Daylight If you select an option to suit a specific light source the color fx Shade tones are adjusted for the light source preset white balance Cloudy Tungsten 3 Fluorescent 4s Flash Shooting techniques Use the white balance bracket function if you cannot get the desired color in the selected option page 92 When you select 5500K ColorTemperature or 00 Color filter you can adjust the value to the desired value below When you select Custom you can register your setting page 85 Fn button White balance 5500K ColorTemperature or 00 Color filter To set the color temperature select the value with lt gt To set the color filter select the compensation direction with lt gt Note Since color meters are designed for film cameras the values differ under fluorescent sodium lamp mercury lamps We recommend that you use the custom white balance or do a test shooting 5500K Sets the white balance by the color temperature The higher ColorTemperature the number the more reddish the image and the
114. ting images by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge PictBridge compliant printer PictBridge is based on the CIPA standard CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Association Note You cannot print RAW data files Stage 1 Setting the camera Note It is recommended to use the AC Adaptor charger not supplied to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing 1 MENU button a 2 USB connection 2 Turn the camera off and insert the memory card that the images have been recorded on safjeui 135 1 Connect the camera to the printer To the USB terminal ERES 0 To the USB terminal 2 Turn on your camera and the printer The screen used for selecting images you want to print appears 1 Select the image to print with lt gt on the controller then press the center of the controller To cancel press the center again 2 Repeat step 1 if you want to print other images 3 Press the MENU button and set up each item For details on setting items see PictBridge menu 4 Select Print OK in the menu then press the center of the controller The image is printed After the screen indicating that the print is completed appears pres
115. uire special focusing page 68 Use the focus lock or manual focus function pages 69 71 Recording takes a long time The noise reduction function is turned on page 110 This is not a malfunction 144 You are shooting in RAW mode page 106 Since the RAW data file is large the RAW mode shooting may take time The image is out of focus The subject is too close Check the minimum focal distance of the lens You are shooting in manual focus mode set the focus mode lever to AF autofocus page 67 Eye Start AF does not work Set Eye Start AF to On page 69 Press the shutter button halfway down The flash does not work The flash mode is set to Autoflash If you want to make sure the flash fires without fail set the flash mode to Fill flash page 74 Fuzzy specks appear in images shot using the flash Dust in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image This is not a malfunction The flash takes too long to recharge The flash has been fired in succession in a short period When the flash has been fired in succession the recharging process may take longer than usual to avoid overheating of the camera A picture taken with the flash is too dark If the subject is beyond the flash range the distance that the flash can reach the pictures will be dark because the flash light does not reach the subject If the ISO is changed the flash range a
116. vement of the camera that occurs after the shutter button has been pressed resulting in a blurred image To reduce camera shake follow the instructions below Stabilize your upper body and take a position that keeps the camera from moving Point One hand holds the grip of the camera and the other hand supports the lens Point Lightly tuck your elbows against your body When shooting in a kneeling position steady your upper body by placing your elbow on your knee Point Take a secure stance with your feet shoulder width apart 45 46 Camera shake warning indicator Due to potential camera shake the Wy Camera shake warning indicator flashes in the viewfinder In this case use the Super SteadyShot function a tripod or the flash Wy Camera shake warning indicator Note The Wy Camera shake warning indicator is displayed only in the modes that the shutter speed is automatically set This indicator is not displayed in M S Pg modes This Super SteadyShot function can reduce the effect of camera shake by the equivalent of approximately 2 5 to 3 5 increments of shutter speed Set the W switch to ON The wil Super SteadyShot scale indicator appears Wait until the scale becomes low then start shooting Super SteadyShot scale indicator Note The Super SteadyShot function may not work optimally when the power has just
117. which you want to activate the focus from among nine areas with the controller during the shooting To select the spot AF area press the center of the controller Note The AF area may not be illuminated during continuous shooting or when the shutter button is pressed all the way down without pause When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode you can adjust the focus manually 1 Set the focus mode switch to MF j l 2 Rotate the focusing ring of the lens to achieve a sharp focus 7 clan x 1 ring Notes In the case of a subject that can be focused in autofocus mode the indicator lights up in the viewfinder when the focus is confirmed When the Wide AF area is used the center area is used and when the Local AF area is used the area that is selected with the controller is used The camera resets the focal length to co infinity when the POWER switch is set to ON When using a tele converter etc rotation of the focusing ring may not be smooth The correct focus is not achieved if the diopter is not adjusted properly page 26 uongunj Buroous ay B 71 T2 Using the flash In a dark location using the flash allows you to shoot the subject brightly and it also helps to prevent camera shake When shooting into the sun you can use the flash to shoot a bright image of the backlit subject 1 Press the button 4 button The flash pops

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