Sony Camera Alpha Slt A57 Instruction Manual
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Turning the camera on and setting the
clock
When you turn the camera on for the first time, the date/time setup screen
appears.
1Set the power switch to ON to
turn the camera on.
The screen used for setting date and
time appears.
To turn the camera off, set it to OFF.
2Verify that [Enter] is selected
on the LCD screen, then
press the center of the
control button.
3Select your area with b/B on the control button, then
press the center of the control button.
4Select each item with b/B
and set...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/49585/w64_sony-camera-alpha-slt-a57-instruction-manual-25.png "Page 26
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Turning the camera on and setting the
clock
When you turn the camera on for the first time, the date/time setup screen
appears.
1Set the power switch to ON to
turn the camera on.
The screen used for setting date and
time appears.
To turn the camera off, set it to OFF.
2Verify that [Enter] is selected
on the LCD screen, then
press the center of the
control button.
3Select your area with b/B on the control button, then
press the center of the control button.
4Select each item with b/B
and set...")
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Turning the camera on and setting the clock
Preparing the cameraTo cancel the date/time setting operationPress the MENU button.
To set up the date/time againWhen you turn the camera on for the first time, the date/time setup screen
appears automatically. The next time, set up the date and time from the
menu.
MENU button t 1 t [Date/Time Setup]
To set up the area againYou can set the area where you are using the camera. This allows you to set
the local area when you use the camera abroad.
MENU...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/49585/w64_sony-camera-alpha-slt-a57-instruction-manual-26.png "Page 27
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Turning the camera on and setting the clock
Preparing the cameraTo cancel the date/time setting operationPress the MENU button.
To set up the date/time againWhen you turn the camera on for the first time, the date/time setup screen
appears automatically. The next time, set up the date and time from the
menu.
MENU button t 1 t [Date/Time Setup]
To set up the area againYou can set the area where you are using the camera. This allows you to set
the local area when you use the camera abroad.
MENU...")
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Shooting still images
Shooting and viewing images
5Press the shutter button
halfway down to focus.
When the focus is confirmed, z or
(Focus indicator) lights up.
Focus indicator
6Press the shutter button fully
down to shoot.
When the camera detects and
shoots a face with [Auto Port.
Framing] set to [Auto], the
captured image is automatically
trimmed into a suitable
composition. Both the original and
the trimmed images are saved
(page 54).](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/49585/w64_sony-camera-alpha-slt-a57-instruction-manual-30.png "Page 31
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Shooting still images
Shooting and viewing images
5Press the shutter button
halfway down to focus.
When the focus is confirmed, z or
(Focus indicator) lights up.
Focus indicator
6Press the shutter button fully
down to shoot.
When the camera detects and
shoots a face with [Auto Port.
Framing] set to [Auto], the
captured image is automatically
trimmed into a suitable
composition. Both the original and
the trimmed images are saved
(page 54).")
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Recording movies
Notes The sound of the camera and the lens in operation may be recorded while recording a
movie. You can disable sound recording by setting [Audio Recording] to [Off]
(page 57).
The continuous recording time of a movie may be shorter, depending on the ambient
temperature or the status of the camera. See “Notes on continuous movie recording.”
When the mark is indicated, the temperature of the camera is too high. Turn the
camera off and wait until the temperature of the camera...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/49585/w64_sony-camera-alpha-slt-a57-instruction-manual-31.png "Page 32
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Recording movies
Notes The sound of the camera and the lens in operation may be recorded while recording a
movie. You can disable sound recording by setting [Audio Recording] to [Off]
(page 57).
The continuous recording time of a movie may be shorter, depending on the ambient
temperature or the status of the camera. See “Notes on continuous movie recording.”
When the mark is indicated, the temperature of the camera is too high. Turn the
camera off and wait until the temperature of the camera...")
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Shooting and viewing images
Playing back images
Note Movies recorded with other devices may not be played back on this camera.
1Press the button.
button
2MENU 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.
3Select an image with b/B on the control button.
To play back movies, press the center of the control button.
During movie playback...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/49585/w64_sony-camera-alpha-slt-a57-instruction-manual-32.png "Page 33
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Shooting and viewing images
Playing back images
Note Movies recorded with other devices may not be played back on this camera.
1Press the button.
button
2MENU 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.
3Select an image with b/B on the control button.
To play back movies, press the center of the control button.
During movie playback...")
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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
1Display the image you want
to delete and press the
button.
button
2Select [Delete] with v on the control button, then press
the center of the control button.](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/49585/w64_sony-camera-alpha-slt-a57-instruction-manual-33.png "Page 34
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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
1Display the image you want
to delete and press the
button.
button
2Select [Delete] with v on the control button, then press
the center of the control button.")
31 Shooting still images Shooting and viewing images 5Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. When the focus is confirmed, z or (Focus indicator) lights up. Focus indicator 6Press the shutter button fully down to shoot. When the camera detects and shoots a face with [Auto Port. Framing] set to [Auto], the captured image is automatically trimmed into a suitable composition. Both the original and the trimmed images are saved (page 54).
32 Recording movies Notes The sound of the camera and the lens in operation may be recorded while recording a movie. You can disable sound recording by setting [Audio Recording] to [Off] (page 57). The continuous recording time of a movie may be shorter, depending on the ambient temperature or the status of the camera. See “Notes on continuous movie recording.” When the mark is indicated, the temperature of the camera is too high. Turn the camera off and wait until the temperature of the camera drops. 1Press the MOVIE button to 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). The camera continues to adjust the focus when it is in autofocus mode. MOVIE button 2Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording.
33 Shooting and viewing images Playing back images Note Movies recorded with other devices may not be played back on this camera. 1Press the button. button 2MENU 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. 3Select an image with b/B on the control button. To play back movies, press the center of the control button. During movie playback Control button/control dial operation To pause/resumez To fast-forwardB To fast-rewindb To slow-forward Rotate the control dial to the right during pause To slow-reverse Rotate the control dial to the left during pause The movie is played back frame-by- frame. To adjust sound volumeV t v/V To display the informationv
34 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 1Display the image you want to delete and press the button. button 2Select [Delete] with v on the control button, then press the center of the control button.
35 Shooting images to suit your subject Shooting images to suit your subject Adjusting the angle of the LCD screen Adjust the LCD screen to an easily viewable angle. The LCD screen tilts 180 degrees. The LCD screen can be rotated leftward 270 degrees from the position in which the LCD screen is facing forward. When the LCD screen is not used, it is recommended that you close it with the screen side facing to the camera. Note When the LCD screen is open, the eye sensor may not be able to function in situations involving low-position shooting. If you look into the viewfinder and the monitor is not switched automatically, press the FINDER/ LCD button.
36 Shooting with the various shooting modes The following shooting modes are provided with the camera: Set the mode dial to the desired mode. (Intelligent Auto)/ (Flash Off)The “Intelligent 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 “Flash Off” when you want to shoot without the flash. (Superior Auto)The camera recognizes and evaluates the shooting condition, and appropriate settings are set automatically. The camera saves 1 appropriate image by combining or separating images, as necessary. (Scene Selection)Selecting an appropriate mode for the subject or the shooting conditions allows you to shoot the image with a suitable setting for the subject. (Sweep Panorama)Allows you to shoot panoramic images. (3D Sweep Panorama)Allows you to shoot 3D panoramic images for playback on a 3D compatible TV. (Cont. Priority AE Mode)The camera continues to shoot while the shutter button is pressed fully down. The camera records the images continuously at a maximum of about 12 or 10 images per second. (Movie)Allows you to shoot movies with the exposure adjusted manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). (Program Auto)Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). The other settings can be adjusted manually. (Aperture Priority)Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually using the control dial. (Shutter Priority)Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually using the control dial.
37 Shooting with the various shooting modes Shooting images to suit your subject Scene recognized by the camera Shooting function (Manual Exposure)Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) using the control dial. Superior Auto 1Set the mode dial to (Superior Auto). 2Point the camera towards the subject. When the camera recognizes and adjusts for shooting conditions, the following information is indicated: recognized scene mode mark, appropriate shooting function, the number of images to be shot. Recognized scene mode mark Number of images to be shot 3Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. (Night Scene) (Hand-held Twilight) (Landscape) (Backlight Portrait) (Portrait) (Tripod Night Scene) (Backlight) (Macro) (Night Portrait) (Spotlight) (Low Brightness) (Baby) Cont. Shooting (45) Slow Sync. (41) Auto HDR (54) Daylight Sync. Slow Shutter Hand-held Twilight (38) Shooting function
38 Shooting with the various shooting modes Scene Selection 1Set the mode dial to (Scene Selection). 2Select 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. 3Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. (Portrait) Blurs away backgrounds and sharpens the subject. Expresses skin tones softly. (Sports Action) Shoots a moving subject at a fast shutter speed so that the subject looks as if it is standing still. The camera shoots images continuously while the shutter button is pressed. (Macro) Shoots close subjects such as flowers, foods. (Landscape) Shoots the entire range of scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors. (Sunset) Shoots the red of the sunrise or sunset beautifully. (Night Scene) Shoots night scenes at a distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. (Hand-held Twilight)Shoots night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod. A burst of shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur, camera shake, and noise. (Night Portrait) Shoots portraits in night scenes.
39 Shooting with the various shooting modes Shooting images to suit your subject Sweep Panorama/ 3D Sweep Panorama 1Set the mode dial to (Sweep Panorama)/ (3D Sweep Panorama). 2Point the camera at the edge of the subject, then press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus. This part will not be taken 3Press the shutter button fully down. 4Pan or tilt the camera to the end, following the guidance on the screen. Guidance bar
40 Shooting with the various shooting modes Continuous Advance Priority AE Mode 1Set the mode dial to (Cont. Priority AE Mode). 2Select the desired mode with v/V on the control button, then press the center z on the control button. To change the mode, press the Fn button, then select another mode. 3Adjust the focus and shoot the subjects. The camera continues to shoot while the shutter button is pressed fully down. (Tele-zoom Cont. Priority AE)The camera records the images continuously at a maximum of about 12 images per second. The minimum zoom scale of the camera is set to 1.4 times and the image size can be set to M or S. (Cont. Priority AE)The camera records the images continuously at a maximum of about 10 images per second. The image size can be set to L.