Sony Camera Slt A58 Instruction Manual

							Notes on using your camera
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Notes on importing AVCHD movies to 
a computer
When importing AVCHD movies to a 
computer, for Windows computers, use the 
“PlayMemories Home” software.
Notes on playing movies on other 
devices
 This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 
High Profile for AVCHD format 
recording. Movies recorded in AVCHD 
format on this camera cannot be played 
using the following devices.
– Other devices compatible with 
AVCHD format that do not support 
High Profile
– Devices incompatible with the 
AVCHD format
This camera also uses MPEG-4 AVC/
H.264 Main Profile for MP4 format 
recording. For this reason, movies 
recorded in MP4 format on this camera 
cannot be played on devices other than 
those that support MPEG-4 AVC/H.264.
 Discs recorded in HD image quality 
(high definition) can be played back only 
on AVCHD format-compatible devices. 
DVD-based players or recorders cannot 
play back HD image quality discs, as 
they are incompatible with the AVCHD 
format. Also, DVD-based players or 
recorders may fail to eject HD image 
quality discs.
Warning on copyrightTelevision programs, films, videotapes, and 
other materials may be copyrighted. 
Unauthorized recording of such materials 
may be contrary to the provisions of 
copyright laws.
The pictures used in this manualThe photographs used as examples of 
pictures in this manual are reproduced 
images, and are not actual images shot 
using this camera.
On the data specifications described 
in this manual
The data on performance and specifications 
are defined under the following conditions, 
except as described in this manual: at an 
ordinary ambient temperature of 25ºC 
(77°F), and using a battery pack that has 
been fully charged for about an hour after 
the charge lamp has turned off.
Model nameThis manual covers several models 
supplied with different lenses.
The model name varies depending on the 
supplied lens. The available model varies 
depending on the country/region.
Model nameLens
SLT-A58K DT18-55mm
SLT-A58M DT18-135mm
SLT-A58Y DT18-55mm and 
DT55-200mm 
						

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Preparing the camera
Checking the supplied items
First check the model name of your camera (page 11). The accessories 
supplied differ depending on the model.
The number in parentheses indicates the quantity.
Supplied with all models
 Camera (1)
 Battery charger BC-VM10A (1)
 Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (not 
supplied in the U.S.A. and 
Canada)
* Multiple power cords may be supplied 
with your camera. Use the appropriate 
one that matches your country/region.
 Rechargeable battery pack NP-
FM500H (1)
 Micro USB cable (1)
 Shoulder strap (1) Body cap (1) (Attached to the 
camera)
 Eyepiece cup (1) (Attached to the 
camera)
 Instruction Manual (This manual) 
(1)
SLT-A58K DT18-55mm zoom lens (1)/Front 
lens cap (1)/Packaging lid (1)
SLT-A58M DT18-135mm zoom lens (1)/
Front lens cap (1)/Rear lens cap 
(1)/Lens hood (1)
SLT-A58Y DT18-55mm zoom lens (1)/Front 
lens cap (1)/Packaging lid (1)
 DT55-200mm zoom lens (1)/
Front lens cap (1)/Rear lens cap 
(1)/Lens hood (1) 
						

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Identifying parts
See the pages in parentheses for details on operation for the parts.
AShutter button (30)
BPower switch (27)
CControl dial (33, 36)
DSelf-timer lamp (45)
ELens contacts*
FMirror*
 This mirror is made of a 
transmissive film. Do not touch 
the mirror. Doing so may soil or 
deform the mirror, and the 
image quality and camera 
performance may deteriorate.
GPreview button (51)/Focus 
Magnifier button (51)
HMount
IBuilt-in flash* (41)
JMicrophone**
KMode dial (36)
L (Flash pop-up) button (41)
MMounting index (24)
NLens release button (25)
OFocus mode switch (51)
* Do not directly touch these 
parts.
**Do not cover this part 
during movie recording. 
Doing so may cause noise 
or lower the volume.
Front 
						

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AEyepiece sensors
BViewfinder*
 When you look into the 
viewfinder, viewfinder mode is 
activated, and when you move 
your face away from the 
viewfinder, viewing mode 
returns to LCD screen mode.
CDiopter-adjustment dial (29)
DLCD screen (71)
EEyepiece cup
FFor shooting: Fn (Function) 
button (52, 53)
For viewing:   (Image 
rotation) button (51)
GControl button
v/V/b/B/DISP (Display 
Contents) (46)/WB (White 
Balance) (54)/  (Drive 
Mode) (45)/  (Picture Effect) 
(54)
HControl button (Enter)/AF 
button (53)/Lock-on AF button 
(53)
I (In-Camera Guide) button 
(62)
For viewing:   (Delete) button 
(34)
J (Playback) button (33)
* Do not directly touch this 
part.
Back 
						

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AMulti interface shoe1)2)
BMENU button (55)
C Image sensor position 
mark
DFINDER/LCD button (51)
EZOOM button (51)
FISO button (51)
GFor shooting:   (Exposure) 
button (43)/AV (Aperture 
value) button (51)
For viewing:   (Zoom in) 
button (48)
HFor shooting: AEL (AE lock) 
button (51)
For viewing:   (Zoom out) 
button (48)/  (Image index) 
button (49)
IMOVIE button (32)
1)For details on compatible accessories 
for the Multi interface shoe, visit the 
Sony web site, or consult a Sony 
dealer or local authorized Sony 
service facility in your area. 
Accessories for the Accessory Shoe 
can also be used. Operation with other 
manufactures’ accessories is not 
guaranteed.
2)Accessories for the Auto-lock 
Accessory Shoe can also be attached 
using the Shoe Adaptor (sold 
separately).
Top 
						

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AHooks for shoulder strap
 Attach both ends of the strap to 
the camera.
BSpeaker
CDC IN terminal
 When connecting the AC-
PW10AM AC Adaptor (sold 
separately) to the camera, turn 
the camera off, then plug the 
connector of the AC Adaptor 
into the DC IN terminal on the 
camera.
Dm (Microphone) jack
 When an external microphone 
is connected, the internal 
microphone is automatically 
turned off. If the external 
microphone is a plug-in-power 
type, the power of the 
microphone is supplied by the 
camera.
EHDMI micro jack (50)
FMulti/Micro USB Terminal 
(66)
 Supports Micro USB 
compatible device.
Sides/Bottom 
						

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GBattery insertion slot (21)
HBattery cover (21)
ITripod receptacle
 Use a tripod with a screw length 
of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). 
You will be unable to firmly 
secure the camera to tripods 
with a screw length of 5.5 mm 
(7/32 inch) or longer, and 
attempting to do so may 
damage the camera.
JAccess lamp (22)
KMemory card insertion slot (21)
LMemory card cover (21) 
						

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DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II 
(Supplied with the SLT-A58K/
A58Y)
DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM 
(Supplied with the SLT-A58Y)
DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM 
(Supplied with the SLT-A58M)AFocusing ring
BZoom ring
CFocal-length scale
DFocal-length index
ELens contacts
FFocusing mode switch
GMounting index
HLens hood index
IZoom lock switch
 The DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM 
II/DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM/
DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM are 
designed for Sony A-mount 
cameras (models equipped with 
an APS-C sized image sensor). 
You cannot use these lenses on 
35mm-format cameras.
 For lenses other than DT 18-
55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II/DT 55-
200mm F4-5.6 SAM/DT 18-
135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM, refer to 
the operating instructions 
supplied with the lens.
Lens 
						

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Charging the battery pack
When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP-
FM500H “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (supplied).
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack can be charged even when it has not 
been fully depleted. The battery pack can also be used when it has not been 
fully charged.
The charged battery pack is discharged little by little, even when you do not 
use it. To avoid missing an opportunity to shoot, charge the battery pack 
again before you shoot.
1Insert the battery pack into 
the battery charger.
Push the battery pack in until it clicks. 
						

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Notes The charging time differs depending on the remaining capacity of the battery pack or 
charging conditions.
 We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 
10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery 
pack outside of this temperature range.
 Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket).
2Connect the battery charger 
to a wall outlet (wall socket).
Light on: Charging
Light off: Charge completed
 When charging a fully depleted 
battery pack at a temperature of 25°C 
(77°F).
 The CHARGE lamp turns off when 
charging is completed.
For the U.S.A. and Canada
For countries/regions other than the 
U.S.A. and Canada
Charging timeAbout 175 minutes
Plug
CHARGE lamp
To a wall outlet 
(wall socket)CHARGE lamp