Sony A 330 Manual

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The Graphic Display graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture 
value and clearly illustrates how the exposure works. In AUTO or Scene 
Selection mode, only the items that can be set are displayed. See the pages 
in parentheses for details of operation.
A
B
* The pointer indicates the current 
value.C
LCD monitor (Graphic Display)
DisplayIndication
 P A S M 
    
   Mode dial (48 – 67)
1/125Shutter speed (62)
F5.6Aperture (60)
SteadyShot (46)
DisplayIndication
Shutter speed indicator* 
(62)
Aperture indicator* (60)
DisplayIndication
    
    Flash mode (84)/Red-eye 
reduction (86)
    
  Drive mode (99)
 +2.0Exposure compensation 
(88)
ISO AUTOISO sensitivity (92) 
						

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D
DisplayIndication
Remaining battery (18)
 
 
 Image quality (119)
   
  Image size (118)/Aspect 
ratio (118)
 Memory card (22)
100Remaining number of 
recordable images (29) 
						

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See pages in parentheses for details of operation.
A
B
LCD monitor (Standard Display)
In AUTO or Scene Selection mode In P/A/S/M mode
DisplayIndication
 P A S M 
    
   Mode dial (48 – 67)
1/125Shutter speed (62)
F5.6Aperture (60)
+2.0Exposure (88)
SteadyShot (46)
DisplayIndication
    
    Flash mode (84)/Red-eye 
reduction (86)
Exposure compensation 
(88)
Flash compensation (90)
EV scale (65, 102)
ISO AUTOISO sensitivity (92)
    
  Drive mode (99)
  
 Focus mode (79)
  AF area (80)
  Metering mode (91)
  
  
  Creative Style (96)
AWB    
   
  
7500K G9White balance (Auto, 
Preset, Custom, Color 
temperature, Color filter) 
(93)
  D-Range Optimizer (96)
DisplayIndication 
						

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C
DisplayIndication
Remaining battery (18)
 
 
 Image quality (119)
   
  Image size (118)/Aspect 
ratio (118)
 Memory card (22)
100Remaining number of 
recordable images (29) 
						

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A
B* When using the HVL-F58AM/HVL-
F42AM Flash (sold separately), you 
can shoot with the High-speed sync 
feature at any shutter speed. For 
details, refer to the operating 
instructions supplied with the flash.
Viewfinder
DisplayIndication
AF area (80)
Shooting area for aspect 
ratio 16:9 (118)
DisplayIndication
Flash compensation (90)
Flash charging (84)
WLWireless flash (87)
High-speed sync*
Manual focus (81)
z  Focus
125Shutter speed (62)
5.6Aperture (60)
EV scale (65, 102)
0“Shooting unavailable” 
warning (99)
Camera shake warning 
(46)
SteadyShot scale (46)
Aspect ratio 16:9 (118) 
						

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Using the shooting function
Selecting the focus method
There are two methods for adjusting the focus: autofocus and manual focus.
Depending on the lens, the method for switching between the auto focus 
and manual focus is different.
The type of lensThe switch to be 
usedTo switch to auto 
focusTo switch to manual 
focus
The lens is 
equipped with a 
focus mode switchLens (Always set 
the focus mode 
switch on the 
camera to AF.)Set the focus mode 
switch on the lens to 
AF.Set the focus mode 
switch on the lens to 
MF.
The lens is not 
equipped with a 
focus mode switchCamera Set the focus mode 
switch on the camera 
to AF.Set the focus mode 
switch on the camera 
to MF.
Using autofocus
1Set the focus mode switch on the 
camera to AF.
2When the lens is equipped with 
the focus mode switch, set it to 
AF. 
						

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 To select the area used for focusing, set up [AF area] (page 80).
Focus indicator
Subjects that may require special focusing
Using the autofocus, it is hard to focus on the following subjects. In such 
cases, use the focus lock shooting feature (page 78) or manual focus 
(page 81).
 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.
 Ambient light is not sufficient.
3Press the shutter button halfway 
down to check the focus and shoot 
the image.
 When the focus is confirmed, the focus 
indicator changes to z or   (below).
 The green frames are indicated at an 
area where the focus has been 
confirmed.
Focus area sensor
Focus indicator
Shooting technique
Focus indicator Status
z litFocus locked. Ready to shoot.
 litFocus is confirmed. Focal point moves following a moving 
subject. Ready to shoot.
 litStill focusing. You cannot release the shutter.
z flashingCannot focus. The shutter is locked.
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To measure the exact distance to the subject
Notes If 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.
 When the focus mode switch on the camera is set to MF, the correct focus is not 
achieved, even if the focus mode switch on the lens is set to AF. To switch to auto 
focus, set the focus mode switch on the camera to AF.
The   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.
Shooting with your desired composition (Focus-lock)
1Place the subject within the AF 
area and press the shutter button 
halfway down.
The focus and exposure are fixed.
2Keep the shutter button halfway 
down, and put the subject back in 
the original position to re-
compose the shot.
3Press the shutter button fully down to take the picture. 
						

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Fn button t [Autofocus mode] t Select the desired setting
 Use   (Single-shot AF) when the subject is motionless.
 Use   (Continuous AF) when the subject is in motion.
Note  (Automatic AF) is selected when the exposure mode is set to AUTO or one of 
the following Scene Selection modes:   (Portrait),   (Landscape),   (Sunset), or 
 (Night Port./View).
 (Single-shot AF) is selected when the exposure mode is set to   (Macro) in 
Scene Selection.
 (Continuous AF) is selected when the exposure mode is set to   (Sports 
Action) in Scene Selection.
Selecting the focus method to suit the movement of the 
subject (Autofocus mode)
 (Single-shot 
AF)The camera focuses and the focus is locked when you press 
the shutter button halfway down.
 (Automatic AF)The [Autofocus mode] is switched between Single-shot AF 
and Continuous AF according to the movement of the 
subject.
When you press and hold the shutter button halfway down, if 
the subject is motionless, the focus is locked and if the 
subject is in motion, the camera continues to focus.
 (Continuous 
AF)The camera continues to focus while the shutter button is 
pressed and held halfway down.
 The audio signals will not sound when the subject is in 
focus.
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Fn button t [AF area] t Select the desired setting
Notes When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection, [AF area] is fixed to 
 (Wide) and you cannot select the other settings.
 The AF area may not be illuminated during continuous shooting or when the shutter 
button is pressed all the way down without pause.
 The green frames that are displayed when the focus has been confirmed indicate the 
area used for focusing. They do not indicate the size of the area. The AF area and the 
frames may not be located on the same position. This is not a malfunction.
Selecting the focus area (AF area)
Select the desired AF area to suit the 
shooting conditions or your preference. 
The green frames are indicated at an area 
where the focus has been confirmed.
 The area used for focusing is 
illuminated briefly in viewfinder mode.
Area
 (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 control button, you can adjust the focus using the AF 
areas located in the center area.
 (Spot)The camera uses the AF area located in the center area 
exclusively.
 (Local)Choose the area for which you want to activate the focus 
from among nine areas with the control button. If you press 
and hold the center of the control button during the shooting, 
you can temporarily adjust the focus using the AF areas 
located in the center area.
AF area