Sony Camera Slt A58 Instruction Manual

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Specifications
[System]
Camera Type Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
Lens A-mount lens
[Image sensor]
Image format 23.2 mm×15.4 mm (APS-C format), CMOS image 
sensor
Total pixel number of image sensor
Approx. 20 400 000 pixels
Effective pixel number of camera
Approx. 20 100 000 pixels
[SteadyShot]
For still images System: Image sensor-shift mechanism
Effect: Approx. 2.5 EV to 4.5 EV in shutter speed 
(depending on shooting conditions and the attached 
lens)
For movies System: Electronic
[Anti-Dust]
System Charge protection coating on Image Sensor and image 
sensor-shift mechanism
[Auto focus system]
System TTL phase-detection system, 15 points (3 points cross 
type)
Sensitivity Range –1 EV to 18 EV (at ISO 100 equivalent)
AF illuminator Approx. 1 m to 5 m (3.3 ft. to 16.4 ft.)
[Electronic viewfinder]
Type Electronic viewfinder
Screen size 1.0 cm (0.39 type)
Total number of dots 1 440 000 dots
Frame coverage 100%
Eye Point Approximately 26.5 mm from the eyepiece, 23 mm 
from the eyepiece frame (at –1 m
–1)
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Diopter Adjustment –4.0 m–1 to +4.0 m–1 (diopter)
[LCD screen]
LCD panel 6.7 cm (2.7 type) TFT drive/Clear Photo LCD screen
Total number of dots 460 800 dots
[Exposure control]
Metering Cell “Exmor” CMOS sensor
Metering method 1 200-zone evaluative metering
Metering Range –2 EV to +17 EV (at ISO 100 equivalent with F1.4 
lens)
ISO sensitivity (Recommended exposure index)
Still images: AUTO (ISO 100 – 3 200), ISO 100 to 
16 000 (1 EV step)
Movies: AUTO (ISO 100 – 3 200 equivalent), ISO 100 
to 3 200 equivalent (1 EV step)
Exposure compensation ±3.0 EV (1/3 EV step)
[Shutter]
Type Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane 
type
Speed range Still images: 1/4 000 second to 30 seconds, BULB
Movies: 1/4 000 second to 1/4 second (1/3 step), up to 
1/60 second in AUTO mode
Flash sync speed 1/160 second
[Built-In-Flash]
Flash G.No. GN 10 (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) 
						

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Flash range
[Continuous shooting]
Continuous shooting  speed [Tele-zoom Cont. Priority AE]: Maximum 8 images per 
second/ : Maximum 5 images per second/ : 
Maximum 2.5 images per second
 Our measurement conditions. The speed of 
continuous shooting may be slower, depending on 
shooting conditions (Image size, ISO setting, High 
ISO NR, or the setting of [Lens Comp.: Distortion]).
The maximum number of continuous shots
In [Tele-zoom Cont. Priority AE] mode
Fine: 16 images/Standard: 19 images
In Continuous shooting
Fine: 7 images/Standard: 8 images/RAW & JPEG: 
5 images/RAW: 6 images
[Image zooming playback]
Scaling  range Image size: L: Approx. ×1.0 – ×15.4/M: Approx. ×1.0 – 
×11.2/S: Approx. ×1.0 – ×7.7
[Recording format]
File format JPEG-compliant (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF 
Baseline), RAW (Sony’s exclusive ARW2.3 format)Aperture F2.8 F4.0 F5.6
100 1 m – 3.6 m 
(3.3 feet – 
11.8 feet)1 m – 2.5 m 
(3.3 feet – 
8.2 feet)1 m – 1.8 m 
(3.3 feet – 
5.9 feet)
200 1 m – 5 m 
(3.3 feet – 
16.4 feet)1 m – 3.6 m 
(3.3 feet – 
11.8 feet)1 m – 2.5 m 
(3.3 feet – 
8.2 feet)
400 1.4 m – 7.1 m 
(4.6 feet – 
23.3 feet)1 m – 5 m 
(3.3 feet – 
16.4 feet)1 m – 3.6 m 
(3.3 feet – 
11.8 feet)
800 2 m – 10 m 
(6.6 feet – 
32.8 feet)1.4 m – 7.1 m 
(4.6 feet – 
23.3 feet)1 m – 5 m 
(3.3 feet – 
16.4 feet)
ISO setting 
						

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Movie (AVCHD format) AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compatible
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch, equipped with Dolby Digital 
Stereo Creator
 Manufactured under license from Dolby 
Laboratories.
Movie (MP4 format) Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
[Recording media]
“Memory Stick XC Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO 
Duo” media, SD card
[Input/output terminals]
Multi/Micro USB Terminal* USB communication
* Supports Micro USB compatible device.
HDMI HDMI type D micro jack
Mic Terminal  3.5 mm Stereo minijack
[Power, general]
Battery pack Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H
Power consumption (during shooting)
When using the viewfinder: Approx. 1.7 W
When using the LCD screen: Approx. 1.7 W
(With the SAL18552 lens attached, for shooting still 
images)
[Others]
Microphone Stereo
Speaker Monaural
Print features Exif Print compatible, PRINT Image Matching III 
compatible, DPOF compatible
Dimensions (Approx.) 128.6 mm × 95.5 mm × 77.7 mm 
(5 1/8 inches × 3 7/8 inches × 3 1/8 inches) (W/H/D, 
excluding protrusions)
Mass (Approx.) 573 g (1 lb 4.2 oz) (with battery and “Memory Stick 
PRO Duo” media)
492 g (1 lb 1.4 oz) (body only)
Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) 
						

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On image data compatibility
 This camera conforms with the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) 
universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information 
Technology Industries Association).
 Playback on other equipment of images recorded using your camera and 
playback on your camera of images recorded or edited using other equipment 
are not guaranteed.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
BC-VM10A Battery charger
Input rating 100 V - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 9 W
Output rating DC 8.4 V, 0.75 A
Operating temperature range 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature range –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)
Maximum dimensions Approx. 70 mm × 25 mm × 95 mm (2 7/8 inches × 
1 inch × 3 3/4 inches) (W/H/D)
Mass Approx. 90 g (3.2 oz)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H
Battery Lithium-ion battery
Maximum voltage DC 8.4 V
Nominal voltage DC 7.2 V
Maximum charge voltage DC 8.4 V
Maximum charge current 2.0 A
Capacity Typical 11.8 Wh (1 650 mAh)
Minimum 11.5 Wh (1 600 mAh)
Maximum dimensions Approx. 38.2 mm × 20.5 mm × 55.6 mm 
(1 9/16 inches × 13/16 inches × 2 1/4 inches) (W/H/D)
Mass Approx. 78 g (2.8 oz)
Battery charger/Battery 
						

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* The values for equivalent 35mm-format focal length and angle of view are based 
on an Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera equipped with an APS-C sized image 
sensor.
** Minimum focus is the shortest distance from the image sensor to the subject.
 This lens is equipped with a distance encoder. The distance encoder allows more 
accurate measurement (ADI) by using a flash for ADI.
 Depending on the lens mechanism, the focal length may change with any change in 
the shooting distance. The focal length assumes that the lens is focused at infinity.
 The infinity position provides for some adjustment to compensate for focus shift 
caused by changes in temperature. To shoot a subject at infinite distance in MF 
mode, use the viewfinder and set focus.
Lens
Name (Model name)DT 18-55mm 
F3.5-5.6 SAM II 
(SAL18552)DT 55-200mm 
F4-5.6 SAM 
(SAL55200-2)DT 18-135mm 
F3.5-5.6 SAM 
(SAL18135)
Equivalent 35mm-
format focal length* 
(mm)27–82.5 82.5–300 27–202.5
Lens groups-elements7–8 9–13 11–14
Angle of view*76°-29° 29°-8° 76°-12°
Minimum focus** (m 
(feet))0.25 (0.82) 0.95 (3.2) 0.45 (1.48)
Maximum 
magnification (X)0.34 0.29 0.25
Minimum f-stopf/22-36 f/32-45 f/22-36
Filter diameter (mm)55 55 62
Dimensions (maximum 
diameter × height) 
(approx., mm (in.))71.6×69
(2 7/8 × 2 3/4)71.5×85
(2 7/8 × 3 3/8)76×86
(3 × 3 1/2)
Mass (approx., g (oz.))222 (7 7/8) 305 (10 3/4) 398 (14) 
						

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On focal length
The picture angle of this camera is narrower than that of a 35 mm-format 
camera. You can find the approximate equivalent of the focal length of a 35 mm-
format camera and shoot with the same picture angle by increasing the focal 
length of your lens by half.
For example, by using a 50 mm lens, you can get the approximate equivalent of 
a 75 mm lens on a 35 mm-format camera. 
						

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Trademarks
  is a trademark of Sony 
Corporation.
 “Memory Stick,”  , “Memory 
Stick PRO,”  , 
“Memory Stick Duo,” 
, “Memory 
Stick PRO Duo,” 
, “Memory 
Stick PRO-HG Duo,” 
, “Memory 
Stick XC-HG Duo,” 
, “Memory 
Stick Micro,” “MagicGate,” and 
 are trademarks 
of Sony Corporation.
 “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of 
Sony Corporation.
 “PhotoTV HD” is a trademark of 
Sony Corporation.
 “AVCHD” and “AVCHD” 
logotype are trademarks of 
Panasonic Corporation and Sony 
Corporation.
 Blu-ray Disc ™ and Blu-ray ™ are 
trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc 
Association.
 Dolby and the double-D symbol are 
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
 Microsoft, Windows, DirectX, and 
Windows Vista are either registered 
trademarks or trademarks of 
Microsoft Corporation in the 
United States and/or other 
countries.
 The terms HDMI and HDMI High-
Definition Multimedia Interface, 
and the HDMI Logo are trademarks 
or registered trademarks of HDMI 
Licensing LLC in the United States 
and other countries. Mac and Mac OS are trademarks or 
registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
 Intel, Intel Core, MMX, and 
Pentium are trademarks or 
registered trademarks of Intel 
Corporation.
 SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-
3C, LLC.
 Eye-Fi is a trademark of Eye-Fi Inc.
 “ ” and “PlayStation” are 
registered trademarks of Sony 
Computer Entertainment Inc.
 Adobe is a registered trademark or 
a trademark of Adobe Systems 
Incorporated in the United States 
and/or other countries.
 Facebook and the “f” logo are 
trademarks or registered trademarks 
of Facebook, Inc.
 YouTube and the YouTube logo are 
trademarks or registered trademarks 
of Google Inc.
 In addition, system and product 
names used in this manual are, in 
general, trademarks or registered 
trademarks of their respective 
developers or manufacturers. 
However, the ™ or ® marks are not 
used in all cases in this manual.
 Add further enjoyment with your 
PlayStation 3 by downloading the 
application for PlayStation 3 from 
PlayStation Store (where available.) 
						

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 The application for PlayStation 3 
requires PlayStation Network 
account and application download. 
Accessible in areas where the 
PlayStation Store is available. 
						

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Index
Index
A
AEL w/ shutter ...........................56
AF area .......................................53
AF Illuminator ............................56
AF Track. Duration ....................56
Aperture Priority.........................36
Area Setting ................................28
Aspect Ratio ...............................55
Audio Recording ........................57
Audio signals ..............................61
Auto Object Framing ..................53
Auto Review ...............................57
Autoflash ....................................42
Autofocus Mode .........................53
B
Battery pack ..........................19, 21
Beep sound (Audio signals)........61
Bracket: Cont. .............................45
C
Charging battery pack.................19
Cleaning Mode ...........................61
Clear Image Zoom ......................55
Color Space ................................56
Computer ....................................66
Cont. Shooting ............................45
Control button .............................51
Creative Style .............................54
CTRL FOR HDMI .....................61
D
Date/Time Setup .........................27
DC IN terminal ...........................16
Delete..........................................34Demo Mode ............................... 61
Digital Zoom.............................. 55
Diopter-adjustment .................... 29
Disc creation .............................. 69
DISP........................................... 46
DISP Button(Finder) .................. 57
DISP Button(Monitor) ............... 57
Display ....................................... 46
Display All Info. ........................ 46
Display Card Space.................... 60
Drive Mode ................................ 45
DRO/Auto HDR ........................ 54
E
e-Front Curtain Shutter .............. 59
Enlarged image .......................... 48
EV scale ..................................... 43
Exposure compensation ............. 43
Eyepiece sensor ......................... 14
Eye-Start AF .............................. 57
F
Face Registration ....................... 59
File Format................................. 56
File Number ............................... 60
Fill-flash..................................... 42
FINDER/LCD Setting ............... 57
Flash Comp. ............................... 53
Flash control .............................. 56
Flash Mode .......................... 41, 75
Flash Off .............................. 30, 42
Fn ......................................... 51, 53
Focal length ............................... 87
Focus hold.................................. 58
Focus Hold Button ..................... 58
Folder Name .............................. 60