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Viewing images on a computer
Note 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] t [All Programs] (in Windows 2000, 
[Programs]) t [Sony Image Data Suite] t [Help] t [Image Data 
Converter SR Ver.2].
To start up “Image Data Converter SR Ver.2.0”
xWindows
Double-click the shortcut of “Image Data Converter SR Ver.2.0” on the 
desktop.
When starting up from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] (For 
Windows 2000: [Programs]) t [Sony Image Data Suite] t [Image Data 
Converter SR Ver.2.0].
To exit, click the   button on the upper-right corner of the screen.
xMacintosh
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 Converter SR] from the [IDC SR] menu.
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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] t [All Programs] (in 
Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony Image Data Suite] t [Help] t 
[Image Data Lightbox SR].
To start up “Image Data Lightbox SR”
xWindows
Double-click [Image Data Lightbox SR] on the desktop.
When starting up from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] (For 
Windows 2000: [Programs]) t [Sony Image Data Suite] t [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.
xMacintosh
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.
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Printing images
Printing images
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.
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 t  1 t [DPOF setup] t [All images] or 
[Cancel all] t [OK]
Specifying /unspecifying DPOF on selected images
1MENU button t  1 t [DPOF setup] t [Marked images]
An image is displayed on the single screen.
2Select the image with b/B on the controller.
3Select the number of sheets with the  /  buttons.
 To unspecify DPOF, set the number to “0.”
4Press the MENU button.
5Select [OK] with v on the controller, then press the center of 
the controller.
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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 t  1 t [DPOF setup] t [Date imprint] t 
[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 t  1 t [DPOF setup] t [Index print] t 
[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.
Dating images
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Printing images
Printing images by connecting the 
camera to a PictBridge compliant printer
Note You cannot print RAW data files.
Note It is recommended to use the AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied) to prevent the 
power from turning off partway through printing.
Even if you do not have a computer, you 
can print images shot using your camera 
by connecting the camera directly to a 
PictBridge compliant printer. 
“PictBridge” is based on the CIPA 
standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging 
Products Association)
Stage 1: Setting the camera
1MENU button t  2 t [USB connection] t [PTP]
2Turn the camera off and insert the memory card that the images 
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Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer
1Connect the camera to the printer.
2Turn on your camera and the printer.
The screen used for selecting images you want to print appears.
Stage 3: Printing
1Select the image to print with b/B on the controller, then press 
the center of the controller.
 To cancel, press the center again.
2Repeat step 1 if you want to print other images.
3Press the MENU button and set up each item.
 For details on setting items, see “PictBridge menu.”
4Select [Print] t [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, press the 
center of the controller.
2 To the 
USB terminalUSB cable
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Printing images
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
PrintPrints the selected images. For details, see “Stage 3: Printing.”
Set print q’tyYou can specify the number of prints, up to 20. The same number of prints is specified 
on all the selected images.
Paper size
PictBridge menu
Auto Printer setup
9×13cm/3.5×5 89×127 mm
Hagaki 100×147 mm
10×15cm 10×15 cm
4×6 101.6×152.4 mm
A6/4.1×5.8 105×148.5 mm
13×18cm/5×7 127×178 mm
Letter 216×279.4 mm
A4/8.3×11.7 210×297 mm
A3/11.7×16.5 297×420 mm 
						

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Layout
Date imprint
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 allPrints all the images in a memory card. After the message appears, select [OK], then 
press the center of the controller.Auto Printer setup
1-up/Borderless Borderless, 1 image/sheet
1-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.
Day and time Attaches the date and time.
Date Attaches the date.
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Others
Others
Specifications
Camera
[System]
Camera Type
Digital Single Lens Reflex 
Camera with built-in flash 
and interchangeable lenses
Lens All of α 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
23.6×15.8 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 × with 50 mm lens at 
infinity, –1 m
–1
Eye Relief Approximately 17.6 mm 
from the eyepiece, 
13.5 mm from the eyepiece 
frame at –1 diopter 
(–1 m
–1)
Dioptor Adjustment
–2.5 to +1.0 m
–1
[Auto Focus System]
System TTL phase-detection 
system, CCD line sensors 
(9 points, 8 lines with 
center cross-hair sensor)
Sensitivity Range
0 to 18 EV (at ISO 100 
equivalent)
AF illuminator
Approx. 1 to 5 m (3.3 to 
16 feet)
[Exposure]
Metering Cell
40-segment honeycomb-
pattern SPC
Metering Range
1 to 20 EV (3 to 20 EV 
with Spot metering), (at 
ISO 100 with F1.4 lens)
Exposure compensation
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[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
±2.0 EV (1/3 EV step)
[Recording media]
CompactFlash card 
(TypeI,II), 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 × 240) dots
[Power, general]
Used battery pack
Rechargeable battery pack 
NP-FM500H
[Others]
PictBridge Compatible
Exif Print Compatible
PRINT Image Matching III
Compatible
Dimensions Approx. 130.8 × 98.5 × 
71.3 mm (5 1/4 × 4 × 
2 7/8 inches) (W/H/D, 
excluding protrusions)
Mass Approx.532 g (1 lb 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 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 (–4 to 
+140°F)
Maximum dimensions
Approx. 70 × 25 × 95 mm 
(2 7/8 × 1× 3 3/4 inches) 
(W/H/D)
Mass Approx. 90 g (3.2 oz)