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4-421-786-31(1) Interchangeable Lens Preparing the camera Digital Camera Shooting and viewing images Shooting images to suit your subject Instruction Manual Using the shooting functions A-mount Using the playback functions Functions list Viewing images on a computer Others Index SLT-A65/SLT-A65V...
• Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire. • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. • Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack.
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• Keep the battery pack dry. operation. • Replace only with the same or equivalent This Class B digital apparatus complies type recommended by Sony. with Canadian ICES-003. • Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions.
EU Directives reception, which can be determined by The manufacturer of this product is Sony turning the equipment off and on, the user Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku is encouraged to try to correct the Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
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Disposal of Old Electrical & Disposal of waste batteries Electronic Equipment (Applicable in (applicable in the European Union the European Union and other and other European countries with European countries with separate separate collection systems) collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste.
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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. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.
Table of Contents Notes on using your camera ..........9 Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items ..........12 Identifying parts .............. 13 Charging the battery pack ..........19 Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) ..................21 Attaching a lens ............... 24 Turning the camera on and setting the clock ....
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Using the playback functions Enlarging images ............. 49 Switching to the display of the image list ....... 50 Viewing images on a TV screen ........51 Functions list Functions that can be operated with the buttons/switch ..................52 Selecting a function with the Fn (Function) button ..53 Functions that can be selected with the Fn (Function) button ..................
Preparing the camera Notes on using your camera Shooting procedure No compensation for contents of the recording • This camera has 2 modes for monitoring subjects: the LCD monitor mode using The contents of the recording cannot be the LCD monitor, and the viewfinder compensated for if recording or playback is mode using the viewfinder.
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GPS-compatible: SLT-A65V continuing to shoot. GPS-incompatible: SLT-A65 • The surface of the camera may get warm. • Use GPS in accordance with regulations This is not a malfunction. of countries and regions where you use it.
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Model name This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses. The model name varies depending on the supplied lens. The available model varies depending on the countries/regions. Model name Lens SLT-A65/A65V – SLT-A65K/ DT18-55mm A65VK SLT-A65Y/ DT18-55mm and A65VY DT55-200mm...
Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items First check the model name of your camera (page 11). The accessories supplied differ depending on the model. The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. Common accessories • Body cap (1) (Attached on the •...
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Front side Shutter button (30) (Flash pop-up) button (41, Power switch (27) Mounting index (24) Control dial Lens release button (25) Remote sensor (45) Focus mode switch (52) Self-timer lamp (45) * Do not directly touch these Lens contacts* parts.
Identifying parts Rear side Eyepiece sensors Control button v/V/b/B/DISP (Display) (52)/ Viewfinder* WB (White balance) (52)/ • When you look into the (Drive) (45, 52)/ viewfinder, the viewfinder (Picture Effect) (52) mode is activated, and when you take your face away from Control button (Enter)/AF the viewfinder, the screen mode button (52)/Object Tracking...
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Identifying parts Top side Auto-lock Accessory shoe button (49)/ (Image index) button (50) MENU button (56) MOVIE button (32, 52) FINDER/LCD button (52) (Exposure) button (43) ISO button (52) Image sensor position mark For shooting: (Smart teleconverter) button (52)/ Focus Magnifier button (52) For viewing: (Zoom in) button (49)
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Identifying parts Sides/Bottom Hooks for shoulder strap Speaker • Attach both ends of the strap DC IN terminal onto the camera. • When connecting the AC- PW10AM AC Adaptor (sold separately) to the camera, turn the camera off, then plug the connector of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN terminal on the camera.
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Identifying parts Battery insertion slot (21) Battery cover (21) 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 with a screw length of 5.5 mm (7/32 inch) or longer, and attempting to do so may damage the camera.
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Lens contacts Focusing mode switch Mounting index • The DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM/DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM are designed for Sony A- mount cameras (models equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor). You cannot use these lenses on 35mm-format cameras. • For the lenses other than DT 18- 55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM/DT 55-...
Charging 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. The battery pack is discharged little by little without using it.
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Charging the battery pack Connect the battery charger For the U.S.A and Canada Plug to the wall outlet (wall socket). Light on: Charging Light off: Charge completed About 175 minutes Charging time • When charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F).
Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) While sliding the battery cover open lever, open the cover. Firmly insert the battery pack all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery. Lock lever Close the cover. While sliding the memory card cover, open the cover.
Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) Insert a memory card. • With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Ensure the notched corner faces correctly. Close the cover. To remove the battery pack Turn off the camera and slide the lock lever in the direction of the arrow.
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Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) “Battery exhausted.” Battery level You cannot shoot High any more pictures. Available memory cards The following memory cards are compatible with this camera. However, all memory cards are not guaranteed to work with this camera. Still Types of memory card Movies...
Attaching a lens Remove the body cap from Front lens cap the camera and the packaging lid from the rear of the lens. • When changing the lens, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations so as to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camera.
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Attaching a lens • Do not hold the part of the lens that is extended for the zoom or focus adjustment. To remove the lens Press the lens release button all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops.
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Attaching a lens • When storing, turn over the lens hood and place it onto the lens backwards. Note on changing the lens When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to the surface of the image sensor (the part that acts as the film), it may appear as dark spots on the image, depending on the shooting environment.
Turning the camera on and setting the clock When you turn the camera on for the first time, the date/time setup screen appears. Set the power switch to ON to turn the camera on. The screen used for setting date and time appears.
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Turning the camera on and setting the clock Repeat step 4 to set other items, then press the center of the control button. Verify that [Enter] is selected, then press the center of the control button. To cancel the date/time setting operation Press the MENU button.
Before shooting Adjusting the viewfinder to the visual acuity (diopter adjustment) Adjust the diopter-adjustment dial to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder. Note • The dioptic adjustment attachment (sold separately) cannot be used with this camera. Holding the camera properly Stabilize your upper body and take a position that keeps the camera from moving.
Shooting and viewing images Shooting still images The “AUTO” mode allows you to easily shoot any subject under any conditions because the camera makes appropriate judgments on the situation to adjust the settings. Select when shooting in a location where the use of a flash is restricted. Set the mode dial to (Flash Off).
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Shooting still images Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. When the focus is confirmed, z or (Focus indicator) lights up. Focus indicator Press the shutter button fully down to shoot.
Recording movies Press the MOVIE button to MOVIE button start recording. • Movie recording can be started from any exposure mode. • The shutter speed and aperture are adjusted automatically. If you want to set them to particular values, set the mode dial to (Movie) (page 36).
Playing back images Press the button. button MENU button t 1 t [View Mode] t Select the desired mode • To play back still images, select [Folder View(Still)], and to play back movies, select [Folder View(MP4)] or [AVCHD View] according to the file format.
Deleting images (Delete) Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. Check whether to delete the image or not beforehand. Note • Protected images cannot be deleted. Deleting the image that is currently displayed Display the image you want to delete and press the button.
Shooting images to suit your subject Adjusting the angle of the LCD monitor Adjust the LCD monitor to an easily viewable angle. • The LCD monitor tilts 180 degrees. • The LCD monitor can be rotated leftward 270 degrees from the position in which the LCD monitor is facing forward.
Shooting with the various shooting modes Set the mode dial to the desired mode. The following shooting modes are provided with the camera: (AUTO)/ The “AUTO” mode allows you to easily shoot any subject (Flash Off) under any conditions because the camera makes appropriate judgments on the situation to adjust the settings.
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Shooting with the various shooting modes (Manual Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually Exposure) (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) using the control dial. Set the mode dial to (Auto+). Point the camera towards the Recognized scene mode mark subject.
Shooting with the various shooting modes Scene Selection Set the mode dial to (Scene Selection). Press the center of the control button. Select the desired mode with v/V, then press the center of the control button. • To change the scene, press the Fn button, then select another scene. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.
Shooting with the various shooting modes Sweep Panorama/ 3D Sweep Panorama Set the mode dial to (Sweep Panorama)/ (3D Sweep Panorama). Press the center of the control button. Point the camera at the edge of the subject, then press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus.
Shooting with the various shooting modes Continuous Advance Priority AE Set the mode dial to (Cont. Priority AE). Adjust the focus and shoot the subjects. • The camera continues to shoot while the shutter button is pressed fully down. • The camera records the images continuously at a maximum of about 10 images per second.
Using the shooting functions 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. Fn button t (Flash Mode) t Select the desired setting •...
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Using the flash (Flash Off) Does not fire even the built-in flash pops up. • You cannot select this item when the mode dial is set to P, A, S, or M. However, the flash will not be fired if it is not pulled up.
Adjusting the brightness of the image Except for exposure mode M, the exposure is automatically selected (Automatic exposure). Based on the exposure acquired by the automatic exposure, you can perform exposure compensation. You can make the entire image brighter by shifting to the + side. The entire image becomes darker when you shift it to the –...
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Adjusting the brightness of the image Note • This item cannot be set when the exposure mode is set to AUTO, AUTO+, or Scene Selection.
Selecting the drive mode You can use an appropriate drive mode to suit your purposes, such as single-shot advanced, continuous advanced, or bracket. on the control button t Select the desired mode (Single This mode is for normal shooting. Shooting) (Cont.
Switching the recording information display (DISP) Each time you press DISP on the control button, the recording information display changes as follows. You can select the available displays in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor separately. Graphic Display Display All Info. No Disp.
Setting image size Image Size MENU button t 1 t [Image Size] t Select the desired size [Aspect Ratio]: [3:2] Image size Usage guidelines L:24M 6000 × 4000 pixels For shooting at the highest image quality M:12M 4240 × 2832 pixels For prints up to A3+ size S:6.0M 3008 ×...
Using the playback functions Enlarging images A still image can be enlarged for closer examination. This is convenient to check the focus condition of a recorded image. Display the image you want to enlarge, then press the button. button Zoom the image in or out with the button or button.
Switching to the display of the image list You can display multiple images on the screen simultaneously. Press the button. The image index screen is displayed. button To return to the single-image screen Press the center of the control button when you select the desired image. To display the desired folder Select the left bar on the image index screen with the control button, then select...
Viewing images on a TV screen To view images recorded on the camera on a TV set, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI connector are required. Turn off both your camera and the To the HDMI connector TV, and connect the camera to the...
Functions list Functions that can be operated with the buttons/switch You can set up or operate various functions with these buttons/switch. For the location of the buttons/switch, see “Identifying parts” (page 13). button Pops the flash up. button Compensates the exposure. ISO button Adjusts the ISO sensitivity.
Selecting a function with the Fn (Function) button This button is used for setting up or executing functions used frequently in shooting. Press the Fn button. Select the desired item with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z to execute. The setup screen appears.
Functions that can be selected with the Fn (Function) button The functions that can be selected with the Fn button are as follows: Scene Selection Selects an appropriate mode from among the Scene Selection preset settings to suit shooting conditions. (Portrait/Sports Action/Macro/Landscape/Sunset/Night Scene/Hand-held Twilight/Night Portrait) Movie...
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Functions that can be selected with the Fn (Function) button DRO/Auto HDR Compensates for the brightness and contrast automatically. (Off/D-Range Opt./Auto HDR) Creative Style Selects your desired image processing. (Standard/Vivid/Portrait/Landscape/Sunset/Black & White) Picture Effect Shoots with the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive expression.
The functions selected with the MENU button You can set up the basic settings for the camera as a whole or execute functions such as shooting, playback, or other operations. Press the MENU button, then set up the desired item with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center of the control button.
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The functions selected with the MENU button High ISO NR Sets noise reduction processing for high-sensitivity shooting. (High/Normal/Low) Flash control Sets the method for determining the intensity of flash output. (ADI flash/Pre-flash TTL) AF Illuminator Sets the AF illuminator, which sheds light on a dark scene to aid focusing.
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The functions selected with the MENU button Release w/o Lens Sets whether shutter can open when lens is not attached. (Enable/Disable) Auto+ Cont. Shooting Sets whether or not to shoot continuously in AUTO+ mode. (Auto/Off) Auto+ Image Extract. Sets whether or not to save all the images that were shot continuously in AUTO+ mode.
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The functions selected with the MENU button Func. of AEL button Assigns the desired function to the AEL button. (Exposure Comp./Drive Mode/Flash Mode/Autofocus Mode/ AF area/Face Detection/Smile Shutter/ISO/Metering Mode/ Flash Comp./White Balance/DRO/Auto HDR/Creative Style/ Picture Effect/Image Size/Quality/AEL hold/AEL toggle/ AEL hold/ AEL toggle/Object Tracking/AF lock/Aperture Preview/Shot.
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The functions selected with the MENU button Front Curtain Shutter Sets whether or not to use the electronic front curtain shutter function. (On/Off) Face Registration Registers or changes the person to be given priority in the focus. (New Registration/Order Exchanging/Delete/Delete All) Playback menu Delete Deletes images.
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The functions selected with the MENU button Folder Name Sets the folder format for still images. (Standard Form/Date Form) Select REC Folder Changes the selected folder for storing still images. New Folder Creates a new folder for storing still images and movies. Recover Image DB Recovers the image database file and enables recording and playback.
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The functions selected with the MENU button Upload Settings* Sets the upload function of the camera when using an Eye-Fi card. (On/Off) USB Connection Sets the USB connection method. (Auto/Mass Storage/MTP) Audio signals Sets whether or not to use the beep sound when the focus is achieved or the self-timer is working.
Using the guide function of the camera In-Camera Guide When you press the (In-Camera Guide) button on the Fn screen or menu screen, a guide in accordance with the currently selected function or setting appears (In-Camera Guide) button automatically. Select unavailable functions or settings on the Fn screen, then press the center of the control button, the appropriate setup is indicated in order to enable them.
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Using the guide function of the camera MENU button t 2 t [Shooting Tip List]t Select the desired shooting tip • You can access a tip from the [Table of contents].
Viewing images on a computer Using with your computer Following applications are contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) to allow more versatile use of images shot with your camera. • “Image Data Converter” • “PMB” (Picture Motion Browser) If “PMB” has already been installed on the computer, and the version number of the previously installed “PMB”...
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Using with your computer Recommended computer environment (Macintosh) The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software and importing images via a USB connection. OS (pre-installed) USB Connection: Mac OS X (v10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6) “Image Data Converter Ver.4”: Mac OS X (v10.5, 10.6 (Snow Leopard)) “Image Data CPU: Intel Core Solo/Core Duo/Core 2 Duo or faster...
Using the software Installing the software (Windows) Log on as Administrator. Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears. • If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (For Windows XP: [My Computer]) t (SONYPMB) t [Install.exe].
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Using the software • If a version of “PMB” under 5.0.00 has been installed on your computer, you may be unable to use some functions of those “PMB” when installing the “PMB” from the supplied CD-ROM. Also, “PMB Launcher” is installed from the supplied CD-ROM and you can start “PMB”...
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Using the software To use “Image Data Converter,” refer to Help. Click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Image Data Converter] t [Help] t [Image Data Converter Ver.4]. Using “PMB” With “PMB” you can do the following, etc.: • To set images shot with the camera and display them on the computer. •...
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Using the software To use “PMB,” refer to “PMB Help.” Double-click the shortcut of (PMB Help) on the desktop. Or, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [PMB] t [PMB Help]. “PMB” support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/pmb-se/...
PlayStation®3, etc.) AVCHD format High-definition image quality (HD) movies playback devices can be recorded on DVD media, such as (Sony Blu-ray disc DVD-R discs, and a high-definition image player, PlayStation®3, quality (HD) disc is created. etc.) • You cannot play a high-definition image quality (HD) disc on ordinary DVD players.
• For details on how to create a disc, refer to the operating instructions of the device you use. • If you create a disc using Sony DVDirect (DVD Writer), use the memory card slot of the DVD Writer or connect the DVD Writer via USB connection to transfer the data.
Others List of icons on the screen Graphic Display (LCD monitor) Display Indication Exposure mode (36) P A S Display All Info. (LCD monitor) Scene Recognition icons (37) Memory card (21)/ Upload (61) Remaining number of recordable images For playback (Basic information Aspect ratio of still display) images (56)
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List of icons on the screen Display Indication Display Indication Image size of movies (57) Aperture indicator (46) 100% Remaining battery (22) Display Indication Flash charge in progress REC 0:12 Recording time of the (41) movie (m:s) Setting Effect OFF (57) Focus (31) No audio recording of 1/250...
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List of icons on the screen Display Indication Display Indication Flash mode (41)/Red-eye Picture Effect (52) reduction (57) Focus mode (54) AF area (54) Object tracking (54) Face Detection (54) Smile Shutter (54) Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator Display Indication Metering mode (54) Flash compensation (54) White balance (Auto, Preset, Custom, Color...
Functions available for each shooting mode The functions you can use depend on the selected shooting mode. In the table below, indicates the function available. – indicates the function not available. The functions you cannot use are displayed in gray on the screen. Cont.
Flash modes available The flash modes you can select depend on the shooting mode and functions selected. In the table below, indicates the function selectable. – indicates the function not selectable. The flash modes you cannot select are displayed in gray on the screen. (Fill- (Slow (Rear...
Learning more about the camera (α Handbook) “α Handbook,” which explains how to use the camera in detail, is included on the CD-ROM (supplied). Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. For Windows users Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.
The table shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded on a memory card formatted with this camera. The values are defined using Sony standard memory cards for testing. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card used.
– Using the battery pack that is charged for an hour after the CHARGE lamp goes out. – Using Sony “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (sold separately). – [Quality] is set to [Fine]. – [Autofocus Mode] is set to [Automatic AF].
Checking the number of recordable images/recording time “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (h (hour), m (minute)) Capacity Record 16GB 32GB Setting 60i 24M(FX)/50i 10 m 20 m 40 m 1 h 30 m 24M(FX) 60i 17M(FH)/50i 10 m 30 m 4 h 5 m 17M(FH) 60p 28M(PS)/50p 15 m...
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Checking the number of recordable images/recording time following values indicate the continuous time from when the camera starts recording until the camera stops recording.) Continuous recording time Ambient temperature for movies 20°C (68°F) About 29 minutes 30°C (86°F) About 29 minutes 40°C (104°F) About 13 minutes •...
Specifications Camera [System] Camera Type Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Lens A-mount lens [Image sensor] Image format 23.5 mm×15.6 mm (APS-C format) CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of image sensor Approx. 24 700 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx.
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Specifications Eye Point Approximately 27 mm from the eyepiece, 22 mm from the eyepiece frame at –1 m –1 Diopter Adjustment –4.0 m –1 to +3.0 m –1 (diopter) [LCD monitor] LCD panel 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive Total number of dots 921 600 (640 ×...
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Specifications Flash range Aperture F2.8 F4.0 F5.6 100 1 m – 3.6 m 1 m – 2.5 m 1 m – 1.8 m (3.3 feet – (3.3 feet – (3.3 feet – 12 feet) 8.2 feet) 5.9 feet) 200 1.4 m – 5 m 1.4 m –...
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Specifications • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Movie (MP4 format) Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch [Recording media] “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, SD card [Input/output terminals] miniB, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) HDMI HDMI minijack Mic Terminal 3.5 mm Stereo minijack REMOTE Terminal [Power, general] Used battery pack...
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Specifications Battery charger/Battery BC-VM10A Battery charger Input rating 100 V - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 9 W Output rating 8.4 V DC, 0.75 A Operating temperature range 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature range –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F) Maximum dimensions Approx.
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Specifications DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM Name (Model name) (SAL1855) (SAL55200-2) Minimum f-stop f/22-36 f/32-45 Filter diameter (mm) Dimensions (maximum 69.5×69 71.5×85 diameter × height) (2 3/4 × 2 3/4) (2 7/8 × 3 3/8) (approx., mm (in.)) Mass (approx., g (oz.)) 210 (7 4/8) 305 (10 3/4)
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Specifications Trademarks • PowerPC is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation in the United • is a trademark of Sony States. Corporation. • Intel, Intel Core, MMX, and • “Memory Stick,” , “Memory Pentium are trademarks or Stick PRO,” registered trademarks of Intel “Memory Stick Duo,”...
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Specifications Accessible in areas where the PlayStation Store is available.
Index Index Numerics ..........39 ......49 Enlarged image ....43 Exposure compensation .......... 62 Eye-Fi ......... 57 Eye-Start AF ........52 AEL button ........54 AF area ......57 AF Illuminator ......36 ....... 54 Aperture Priority Face Detection ........
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Index ........38 ......38 Landscape Scene Selection ........62 ......61 Language Select REC Folder ......61 ........45 LCD Brightness Self-timer .........73 ......... 27 LCD monitor Set the clock ..........24 ........30 Lens Shooting ......... 63 Shooting Tip ......36 Shutter Priority ........