Sony Camera Alpha Slt A99 Instruction Manual

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Preparing the camera
Inserting the battery pack/memory 
card (sold separately)
This camera is equipped with 2 memory card slots; SLOT1 can be used 
with “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media or SD cards, but SLOT2 can be used 
only with SD cards.
1While sliding the battery cover 
open lever, open the cover.
2Firmly insert the battery pack all 
the way while pressing the lock 
lever with the tip of the battery.
Lock lever
3Close the cover.
4While sliding the memory card 
cover, open the cover. 

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Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)
To select the memory card to be used for recording[Slot 1] is selected in the default settings. Use slot 1 when you do not want 
to change the setting and intend to use only a single memory card.
MENU button t  1 t [Select Recording Media] t Select the 
desired slot
 You can also set [Select Recording Media] from the Quick Navi screen 
(page 31).
To record an image on both memory cards at the same timeYou can record the same images on both...

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Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)
Preparing the camera
To remove the memory cardCheck that the access lamp (page 18) is not lit, then open the memory card 
cover, and push the memory card once.
To check the remaining battery levelThe supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions 
for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your 
camera. The remaining battery time in percent figures is displayed 
according to the operating conditions...

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Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)
The following memory cards are compatible with this camera. However, all 
memory cards are not guaranteed to work with this camera.
 MultiMediaCard cannot be used.
*1 “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media that match the Mark2
*2 SD cards that match the Class 4 or faster
*3 SD cards that match the Class 10 or UHS1 interface
Notes “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media cannot be used with slot 2.
 Images recorded on an SDXC memory card cannot be imported to or...

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Preparing the camera
Attaching a lens
Notes When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button.
 Do not use force when attaching a lens.
 E-mount lenses are not compatible with this camera.
 When a DT lens is attached or [APS-C Size Capture] is set to [On] in the   Setup 
menu, a live view image is displayed in full screen view on the LCD screen with the 
angle of view of the APS-C size. The live view image in the viewfinder is also 
displayed entirely and you can check the composition or...

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Attaching a lens
 When you want to shoot full-frame images, use a lens designed for a full-frame 
camera.
 When you use a lens for which a tripod socket is provided, attach the lens onto the 
tripod using the tripod socket provided to help balance the weight of the lens.
 When carrying the camera with a lens attached, hold both the camera and the lens 
firmly.
 Do not hold the part of the lens that is extended for the zoom or focus adjustment.
To remove the lens
Note on changing the lens
When changing...

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Preparing the camera
Setting the date and time
When you turn the camera on for the first time or after you initialize the 
functions, 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 multi-selector.
3Select your area with b/B on the multi-selector, then press the 
center of the...

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Setting the date and time
To cancel the date/time setting operationPress the MENU button.
When 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.
Maintaining the date and time settingThis camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date 
and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off, or 
the battery is installed or not.
5Repeat step 4 to set other items,...

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Preparing the camera
Adjusting the angle of the LCD screen
Adjust the LCD screen to an easily 
viewable angle.
 Put your finger on the upper-left part of 
the LCD screen and draw it toward you.
 The LCD screen tilts 140 degrees 
upward and 180 degrees downward.
 The LCD screen rotates 180 degrees 
clockwise and 90 degrees 
counterclockwise.
 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 eyepiece...

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Shooting a clear image without camera 
shake
“Camera shake” refers to unwanted movement of the camera that occurs 
after the shutter button has been pressed, resulting in a blurred image.
To reduce camera shake follow the instructions below.
Note The camera shake warning indicator does not appear in the following situations: 
– The exposure mode is set to M/S, or during movie recording.
–  When the viewing mode is set to other than [Display All Info.].
The SteadyShot function is available with this...