Sony A 65 Manual
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4-287-948-13(1) SLT-A65/SLT-A65V©2011 Sony Corporation Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α Handbook A-mount Preparing the camera Shooting and viewing images Shooting images to suit your subject Using the shooting functions Using the playback functions Functions list Viewing images on a computer Others Advanced operations Index
2 Table of Contents Basic operations................................................................. 9 This section provides basic information on operating the camera. The contents of the “Basic operations” section are the same as those in the Instruction Manual supplied. Notes on using your camera ............................................ 10 Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items ............................................ 13 Identifying parts ............................................................... 14 Charging the battery pack ................................................ 20 Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) ..................................................................................... 22 Attaching a lens ............................................................... 25 Turning the camera on and setting the clock ................... 28 Before shooting ............................................................... 30 Adjusting the viewfinder to the visual acuity (diopter adjustment) ......................................................... 30 Holding the camera properly ...................................... 30 Shooting and viewing images Shooting still images ....................................................... 31 Recording movies ............................................................ 33 Playing back images ........................................................ 34 Deleting images (Delete) ................................................. 35 Shooting images to suit your subject Adjusting the angle of the LCD monitor ......................... 36 Shooting with the various shooting modes ...................... 37 ......................................................................... 38 Scene Selection .................................................. 39 Sweep Panorama/ 3D Sweep Panorama ....... 40 Continuous Advance Priority AE ......................... 41 Using the shooting functions Using the flash ................................................................. 42 Adjusting the brightness of the image ............................. 44
3 Selecting the drive mode .................................... 46 Switching the recording information display (DISP) ...... 47 Setting image size ............................................................ 48 Image Size .................................................................. 48 Panorama: Size ........................................................... 48 Using the playback functions Enlarging images ............................................................. 50 Switching to the display of the image list ....................... 51 Viewing images on a TV screen ...................................... 52 Functions list Functions that can be operated with the buttons/switch ..................................................................................... 53 Selecting a function with the Fn (Function) button ......... 54 Functions that can be selected with the Fn (Function) button ..................................................................................... 55 The functions selected with the MENU button ............... 57 Using the guide function of the camera ........................... 64 In-Camera Guide ........................................................ 64 Shooting Tip ............................................................... 64 Viewing images on a computer Using with your computer ............................................... 66 Using the software ........................................................... 68 Selecting the method for creatin g a disc of movies ......... 72 Others List of icons on the screen ............................................... 74 Functions available for each shooting mode ................... 77 Flash modes available ..................................................... 78 Advanced operations............................................................... 79 This section provid es further information on the camera. Preparation Setting up the camera ...................................................... 80 Removing the eyecup ................................................. 80 The screen displayed for shooting mode ......................... 81 Selecting the screen mode .......................................... 81
4 Histogram ................................................................... 82 The digital level gauge ............................................... 83 Monitoring the subject through the lens without effects displayed ........................................................... 83 List of icons for viewfi nder mode .............................. 84 Shooting a clear image without camera shake ................ 86 Camera shake warning indicator ................................ 86 Using the SteadyShot function ................................... 86 Using a tripod ............................................................. 87 Shooting Selecting the shooting mode ............................................ 88 AUTO/ Flash Off .......................................... 88 ......................................................................... 88 Scene Selection .................................................. 89 Sweep Panorama/ 3D Sweep Panorama ....... 91 Cont. Priority AE ................................................. 93 Program Auto ......................................................... 94 Aperture Priority ................................................... 95 Shutter Priority ....................................................... 97 Manual Exposure ................................................... 99 BULB ................................................................... 100 Movie recording setup ................................................... 103 Recording movies easily .......................................... 103 Recording movies with the shutter speed and aperture adjusted ........................................................... 104 File Format ............................................................... 105 Record Setting .......................................................... 106 Audio Recording ...................................................... 107 Adjusting the focus ........................................................ 108 Autofocus ................................................................. 108 Focus-lock ................................................................ 110 Autofocus Mode ....................................................... 111 AF area ..................................................................... 112 Object Tracking ........................................................ 112 Manual focus ............................................................ 114 Peaking ..................................................................... 115 Focus Magnifier ....................................................... 115 Detecting faces .............................................................. 117
5 Face Detection .......................................................... 117 Face Registration ...................................................... 118 Smile Shutter ............................................................ 119 Adjusting the brightness of the image ........................... 121 AE Lock ................................................................... 121 Metering Mode ......................................................... 122 Flash Comp. ............................................................. 122 Flash control ............................................................. 123 The flash ........................................................................ 124 Wireless flash ........................................................... 124 The AF illuminator ................................................... 125 Setting ISO .................................................................... 127 Multi frame noise reduction ..................................... 127 Compensating for the brightness and contrast automatically (D-Range) ................................................................. 128 D-RangeOptimizer ................................................... 128 Auto HDR ................................................................ 129 Setting the image processing ......................................... 131 Picture Effect ............................................................ 131 Creative Style ........................................................... 132 Adjusting the color tones (White balance) .................... 134 The fine adjustment screen for color ........................ 135 Color Temp./Color Filter ......................................... 136 Custom white balance .............................................. 136 Zooming in in one step .................................................. 138 Selecting the drive mode .................................. 139 Shooting single shot ................................................. 139 Cont. Shooting .......................................................... 139 Self-timer .................................................................. 140 Bracket: Cont./Single Bracket .................................. 140 WB bracket ............................................................... 142 Remote Cdr. ............................................................. 142 Playback The screen displayed for playback mode ...................... 144 Switching the screen during playback ...................... 144 List of icons on the histogram display ..................... 144 Using the playback functions ........................................ 146 Rotating an image .................................................... 146
6 View Mode ............................................................... 146 Slide Show ............................................................... 147 Playback Display ...................................................... 147 Scrolling panoramic images ..................................... 148 Protecting images (Protect) ........................................... 149 Deleting images (Delete) ............................................... 150 Delete (Multiple Img.) ............................................. 150 Deleting all the images or movies in the same view mode .......................................................................... 151 About playback on TV .................................................. 152 3D Viewing .............................................................. 152 Using “BRAVIA” Sync ........................................... 152 Setup of the camera GPS setting (SLT-A65V only) ...................................... 154GPS Assist Data ....................................................... 155 GPS Auto Time Cor. ................................................ 155 Setting the aspect ratio and image quality ..................... 157 Aspect Ratio ............................................................. 157 Quality ...................................................................... 157 Setting the other functions of the camera ...................... 159 Long Exposure NR ................................................... 159 High ISO NR ............................................................ 159 Color Space .............................................................. 160 Release w/o Lens ...................................................... 160 Grid Line .................................................................. 161 Auto Review ............................................................. 161 Func. of AEL button ................................................ 161 ISO Button ............................................................... 162 Preview Button ......................................................... 162 Electronic Front Curtain Shutter .............................. 162 LCD Brightness ........................................................ 163 Viewfinder Bright. ................................................... 163 Power Save ............................................................... 164 FINDER/LCD Setting .............................................. 164 Lens compensation ........................................................ 165 Lens Comp.: Peripheral Shading .............................. 165 Lens Comp.: Chromatic Aberration ......................... 165 Lens Comp.: Distortion ............................................ 165
7 Setting the method for recording on a memory card ..... 166Format ...................................................................... 166 File Number ............................................................. 166 Folder Name ............................................................. 166 Select REC Folder .................................................... 167 New Folder ............................................................... 167 Recover Image DB ................................................... 168 Upload Settings ........................................................ 168 Resetting to the default .................................................. 170 Confirming the version of the camera ........................... 174 Computer Connecting the camera to the computer ........................ 175 Setting the USB connection ..................................... 175 Connecting to the computer ..................................... 175 Importing images to the computer (Windows) ........ 176 Importing images to the computer (Macintosh) ....... 177 Deleting the USB connection ................................... 178 Creating a movie disc .................................................... 179 Creating an AVCHD format disc ............................. 179 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc ................................................................................... 180 Discs you can use with “PMB” ................................ 181 Print Specifying DPOF .......................................................... 182 Date Imprint ............................................................. 182 Cleaning Cleaning the camera and a lens ..................................... 183 Cleaning the image sensor ............................................. 184 Trouble shooting/Others Troubleshooting ............................................................. 187 Warning messages ......................................................... 196 Precautions .................................................................... 198 To use your camera abroad — Power sources .............. 201 AVCHD format ............................................................. 202 GPS (SLT-A65V only) .................................................. 203 3D-shootings ................................................................. 205 Memory card ................................................................. 206
8 Battery pack/Battery charger ......................................... 208 The License ................................................................... 210 Index .............................................................................. 211
9 Basic operations The contents of the “Basic operations” section are the same as those in the Instruction Manual supplied. This section provides the basic information on operating the camera. To more effectively take advantage of the camera, see “Advanced operations” (page 79).
10 Notes on using your camera Shooting procedure• This camera has 2 modes for monitoring subjects: the LCD monitor mode using the LCD monitor, and the viewfinder mode using the viewfinder. The recorded image may be different from the image you monitored before recording. Notes on the functions available with the camera To check whether it is a 1080 60i-compatible device or 1080 50i- compatible device, check for the following marks on the bottom of the camera. 1080 60i-compatible device:60i 1080 50i-compatible device:50i This camera is compatible with 1080 60p or 50p-format movies. Unlike standard recording modes up to now, which record in an interlacing method, this camera records using a progressive method. This increases the resolution, and provides a smoother, more realistic image. You may feel uncomfortable symptoms such as eyestrain, nausea, or a tired feeling while watching 3D-images recorded with the camera on 3D- compatible monitors. When you watch 3D-images, we recommend that you take a break at regular time intervals. Since the need for or frequency of break times varies among individuals, please set your own standards. If you feel sick, stop watching 3D-images, and consult a doctor as needed. Also, refer to the operating instructions of the connected device or the software used with the camera. A child’s vision is always vulnerable (especially for children under 6 years of age). Before allowing them to watch 3D-images, please consult with an expert, such as a pediatric or ophthalmic doctor. Be sure to make sure your children follow the precautions above. 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 recommendationTo avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up) data to other medium. Notes on the LCD monitor, electronic viewfinder, lens, and image sensor The LCD monitor and electronic viewfinder are 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 and electronic viewfinder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the images in any way. Do not hold the camera by taking hold of the LCD monitor. Do not expose the camera to sunlight or shoot sunward for a long time. The internal mechanism may be damaged. If sunlight is focused on a nearby object, it may cause a fire. There is a magnet on the back and around the rotating shaft of the hinge part of the LCD monitor. Do not bring anything that is easily affected by a magnet, such as floppy disk, credit cards near the LCD monitor. Images may trail across on the screen in a cold location. This is not a malfunction. When turning on the camera in a cold location, the screen may become temporarily dark. When the camera warms up, the screen will function normally.