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SLT-A65/SLT-A65V

Interchangeable Lens

Digital Camera

Instruction Manual

A-mount

Preparing the camera

Shooting and viewing

images

Shooting images to suit

your subject

Using the shooting

functions

Using the playback

functions

Functions list

Viewing images on a

computer

Others

Index

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Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located

on the bottom.

Record the serial number in the space

provided below.

Refer to these numbers whenever you call

upon your Sony dealer regarding this

product.

Model No. SLT-A65/A65V

Serial No. __________________________

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do

not expose the unit to rain or

moisture.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS.

DANGER - TO

REDUCE THE RISK

OF FIRE OR

ELECTRIC SHOCK,

CAREFULLY

FOLLOW THESE

INSTRUCTIONS.

If the shape of the plug does not fit the

power outlet, use an attachment plug

adaptor of the proper configuration for the

power outlet.

Battery pack

If the battery pack is mishandled, the

battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even

chemical burns. Observe the following

cautions.

• Do not disassemble.

• Do not crush and do not expose the

battery pack to any shock or force such as

hammering, dropping or stepping on it.

• Do not short circuit and do not allow

metal objects to come into contact with

the battery terminals.

• Do not expose to high temperature above

60°C (140°F) such as in direct sunlight or

in a car parked in the sun.

• Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.

• Do not handle damaged or leaking

lithium ion batteries.

• Be sure to charge the battery pack using a

genuine Sony battery charger or a device

that can charge the battery pack.

WARNING

Caution

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• Keep the battery pack out of the reach of

small children.

• Keep the battery pack dry.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent

type recommended by Sony.

• Dispose of used battery packs promptly

as described in the instructions.

Battery charger

Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the

battery charger is not disconnected from the

AC power source (mains) as long as it is

connected to the wall outlet (wall socket).

If some trouble occurs while using the

battery charger, immediately shut off the

power by disconnecting the plug from the

wall outlet (wall socket).

The power cord (mains lead), if supplied, is

designed specifically for use with this

camera only, and should not be used with

other electrical equipment.

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION

BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are

recyclable.

You can help preserve

our environment by

returning your used

rechargeable batteries to

the collection and

recycling location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling

of rechargeable batteries, call toll free

1-800-822-8837, or visit http://

www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or

leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

Battery Pack and lens

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules, Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired

operation.

This Class B digital apparatus complies

with Canadian ICES-003.

UL is an internationally recognized safety

organization.

The UL Mark on the product means it has

been UL Listed.

If you have any questions about this

product, you may call:

Sony Customer Information Center

1-800-222-SONY (7669)

The number below is for the FCC related

matters only.

Regulatory Information

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or

modifications not expressly approved in

this manual could void your authority to

operate this equipment.

For Customers in the U.S.A.

and Canada

For Customers in the U.S.A.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: SLT-A65V

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics

Inc.

Address:16530 Via Esprillo,

San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This

device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

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Note:

This equipment has been tested and found

to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the

FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user

is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the

following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

– Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet

on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

The supplied interface cable must be used

with the equipment in order to comply with

the limits for a digital device pursuant to

Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

This device complies with RSS-310 of

Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the

condition that this device does not cause

harmful interference.

Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that

this SLT-A65V Interchangeable Lens

Digital Camera is in compliance with the

essential requirements and other relevant

provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC. For

details, please access the following URL:

http://www.compliance.sony.de/

Notice for the customers in the

countries applying EU Directives

The manufacturer of this product is Sony

Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku

Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized

Representative for EMC and product safety

is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger

Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For

any service or guarantee matters please

refer to the addresses given in separate

service or guarantee documents.

This product has been tested and found

compliant with the limits set out in the

R&TTE Directive for using connection

cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specific

frequencies may influence the picture and

sound of this unit.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism

causes data transfer to discontinue midway

(fail), restart the application or disconnect

and connect the communication cable

(USB, etc.) again.

For Customers in Canada

For Customers in Europe

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Disposal of Old Electrical &

Electronic Equipment (Applicable in

the European Union and other

European countries with separate

collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its

packaging indicates that this product shall

not be treated as household waste. Instead it

shall be handed over to the applicable

collection point for the recycling of

electrical and electronic equipment. By

ensuring this product is disposed of

correctly, you will help prevent potential

negative consequences for the environment

and human health, which could otherwise

be caused by inappropriate waste handling

of this product. The recycling of materials

will help to conserve natural resources. For

more detailed information about recycling

of this product, please contact your local

Civic Office, your household waste

disposal service or the shop where you

purchased the product.

Disposal of waste batteries

(applicable in the European Union

and other European countries with

separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the

packaging indicates that the battery

provided with this product shall not be

treated as household waste.

On certain batteries this symbol might be

used in combination with a chemical

symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury

(Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery

contains more than 0.0005% mercury or

0.004% lead.

By ensuring these batteries are disposed of

correctly, you will help prevent potentially

negative consequences for the environment

and human health which could otherwise be

caused by inappropriate waste handling of

the battery. The recycling of the materials

will help to conserve natural resources.

In case of products that for safety,

performance or data integrity reasons

require a permanent connection with an

incorporated battery, this battery should be

replaced by qualified service staff only.

To ensure that the battery will be treated

properly, hand over the product at end-of-

life to the applicable collection point for the

recycling of electrical and electronic

equipment.

For all other batteries, please view the

section on how to remove the battery from

the product safely. Hand the battery over to

the applicable collection point for the

recycling of waste batteries.

For more detailed information about

recycling of this product or battery, please

contact your local Civic Office, your

household waste disposal service or the

shop where you purchased the product.

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A moulded plug complying with BS 1363

is fitted to this equipment for your safety

and convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to

be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the

supplied one and approved by ASTA or

BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an or

mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has

a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach

the fuse cover after you change the fuse.

Never use the plug without the fuse cover.

If you should lose the fuse cover, please

contact your nearest Sony service station.

Notice for customers in the

United Kingdom

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Table of Contents

Notes on using your camera .............................................. 9

Preparing the camera

Checking the supplied items ............................................ 12

Identifying parts .............................................................. 13

Charging the battery pack ................................................ 19

Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)

..................................................................................... 21

Attaching a lens ............................................................... 24

Turning the camera on and setting the clock ................... 27

Before shooting ............................................................... 29

Adjusting the viewfinder to the visual acuity (diopter

adjustment)......................................................... 29

Holding the camera properly ...................................... 29

Shooting and viewing images

Shooting still images ....................................................... 30

Recording movies ............................................................ 32

Playing back images ........................................................ 33

Deleting images (Delete) ................................................. 34

Shooting images to suit your subject

Adjusting the angle of the LCD monitor ......................... 35

Shooting with the various shooting modes ...................... 36

......................................................................... 37

Scene Selection .................................................. 38

Sweep Panorama/ 3D Sweep Panorama ....... 39

Continuous Advance Priority AE ......................... 40

Using the shooting functions

Using the flash ................................................................. 41

Adjusting the brightness of the image ............................. 43

Selecting the drive mode .................................... 45

Switching the recording information display (DISP) ...... 46

Setting image size ............................................................ 47

Image Size .................................................................. 47

Panorama: Size ........................................................... 47

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Using the playback functions

Enlarging images ............................................................. 49

Switching to the display of the image list ....................... 50

Viewing images on a TV screen ...................................... 51

Functions list

Functions that can be operated with the buttons/switch

..................................................................................... 52

Selecting a function with the Fn (Function) button ......... 53

Functions that can be selected with the Fn (Function) button

..................................................................................... 54

The functions selected with the MENU button ............... 56

Using the guide function of the camera ........................... 63

In-Camera Guide ........................................................ 63

Shooting Tip ............................................................... 63

Viewing images on a computer

Using with your computer ............................................... 65

Using the software ........................................................... 67

Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies ......... 71

Others

List of icons on the screen ............................................... 73

Functions available for each shooting mode ................... 76

Flash modes available ...................................................... 77

Learning more about the camera (α Handbook) ............. 78

Checking the number of recordable images/recording time

..................................................................................... 79

Specifications .................................................................. 83

Index ................................................................................91

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Preparing the camera

Notes on using your camera

Shooting procedure

• This camera has 2 modes for monitoring

subjects: the LCD monitor mode using

the LCD monitor, and the viewfinder

mode using the viewfinder.

• The recorded image may be different

from the image you monitored before

recording.

Notes on the functions available with

the camera

• To check whether it is a 1080 60i-

compatible device or 1080 50i-

compatible device, check for the

following marks on the bottom of the

camera.

1080 60i-compatible device:60i

1080 50i-compatible device:50i

• This camera is compatible with 1080 60p

or 50p-format movies. Unlike standard

recording modes up to now, which record

in an interlacing method, this camera

records using a progressive method. This

increases the resolution, and provides a

smoother, more realistic image.

• You may feel uncomfortable symptoms

such as eyestrain, nausea, or a tired

feeling while watching 3D-images

recorded with the camera on 3D-

compatible monitors. When you watch

3D-images, we recommend that you take

a break at regular time intervals. Since

the need for or frequency of break times

varies among individuals, please set your

own standards. If you feel sick, stop

watching 3D-images, and consult a

doctor as needed. Also, refer to the

operating instructions of the connected

device or the software used with the

camera. A child’s vision is always

vulnerable (especially for children under

6 years of age). Before allowing them to

watch 3D-images, please consult with an

expert, such as a pediatric or ophthalmic

doctor. Be sure to make sure your

children follow the precautions above.

No compensation for contents of the

recording

The contents of the recording cannot be

compensated for if recording or playback is

not possible due to a malfunction of your

camera or a memory card, etc.

Back up recommendation

To avoid the potential risk of data loss,

always copy (back up) data to other

medium.

Notes on the LCD monitor, electronic

viewfinder, lens, and image sensor

• The LCD monitor and electronic

viewfinder are manufactured using

extremely high-precision technology so

over 99.99% of the pixels are operational

for effective use. However, there may be

some tiny black points and/or bright

points (white, red, blue or green in color)

that constantly appear on the LCD

monitor and electronic viewfinder. These

points are normal in the manufacturing

process and do not affect the images in

any way.

• Do not hold the camera by taking hold of

the LCD monitor.

• Do not expose the camera to sunlight or

shoot sunward for a long time. The

internal mechanism may be damaged. If

sunlight is focused on a nearby object, it

may cause a fire.

• There is a magnet on the back and around

the rotating shaft of the hinge part of the

LCD monitor. Do not bring anything that

is easily affected by a magnet, such as

floppy disk, credit cards near the LCD

monitor.

• Images may trail across on the screen in a

cold location. This is not a malfunction.

When turning on the camera in a cold

location, the screen may become

temporarily dark. When the camera

warms up, the screen will function

normally.

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Notes on using your camera

Notes on long-time recording

• When you continue to shoot for a long

time, the temperature of the camera rises.

If the temperature reaches above a certain

level, the mark is indicated on the

screen and the camera is turned off

automatically. If the power is turned off,

leave the camera for 10 minutes or longer

to allow the temperature inside the

camera to decrease to a safe level.

• Under high ambient temperatures, the

temperature of the camera rises quickly.

• When the temperature of the camera

rises, the image quality may deteriorate.

It is recommended that you wait until the

temperature of the camera drops before

continuing to shoot.

• The surface of the camera may get warm.

This is not a malfunction.

Notes on importing AVCHD View

movies* to a computer

When importing AVCHD View movies to

a computer, for Windows computers, use

the “PMB” software on the CD-ROM

(supplied).

* “AVCHD View movies” are movies that

were recorded in the [AVCHD 60i/60p]/

[AVCHD 50i/50p] mode of [File

Format].

Notes when playing movies on other

devices

• This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

High Profile for AVCHD format

recording. Movies recorded in AVCHD

format with this camera cannot be played

with the following devices.

–Other devices compatible with AVCHD

format that does 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 with this camera

cannot be played on devices other than

those that support MPEG-4 AVC/H.264.

• Discs recorded with 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.

• 1080 60p/50p movies can be played back

on compatible devices only.

On GPS-compatible devices (SLT-

A65V only)

• To determine whether your camera

supports GPS function, check the model

name of your camera.

GPS-compatible: SLT-A65V

GPS-incompatible: SLT-A65

• Use GPS in accordance with regulations

of countries and regions where you use it.

• If you do not record the location

information, set [GPS On/Off] to [Off]

(page 61).

• In an airplane, make sure to turn off the

camera following cabin announcements.

Warning on copyright

Television programs, films, videotapes, and

other materials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorized recording of such materials

may be contrary to the provisions of the

The pictures used in this manual

The 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

is 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 is

charged for about 1 hour after the

CHARGE lamp goes out.

Notes on using your camera

Model name

This manual covers several models

supplied with different lenses.

The model name varies depending on the

supplied lens. The available model varies

depending on the countries/regions.

Notes on shooting with the

viewfinder

This camera is equipped with an XGA

Organic Electro-Luminescence viewfinder

with high resolution and high contrast. This

viewfinder achieves a wide viewing angle

and a long eye relief, approaching that of

the DSLR-A900 equipped with a 35 mm

full size sensor. This camera is designed to

provide an easily viewable viewfinder by

appropriately balancing various elements.

• The image may be slightly distorted near

the corners of the viewfinder. This is not

a malfunction. When you want to check

every detail of the entire composition,

you can also use the LCD monitor.

• If you pan the camera while looking into

the viewfinder or move your eyes around,

the image in the viewfinder may be

distorted or the color of the image may

change. This is a characteristic of the lens

or display device and is not a

malfunction. When you shoot an image,

we recommed that you look at the center

area of the viewfinder.

Model name Lens

SLT-A65/A65V –

SLT-A65K/

A65VK

DT18-55mm

SLT-A65Y/

A65VY

DT18-55mm and

DT55-200mm

SLT-A65M/

A65VM

DT18-135mm

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 number of pieces.

Common accessories

• Camera (1)

• BC-VM10A Battery charger (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)

• USB cable (1)

• Shoulder strap (1)

• Body cap (1) (Attached on the

camera)

• Eyecup (1) (Attached on the

camera)

•CD-ROM (1)

– Application Software for α

camera

–α Handbook

• Instruction Manual (This manual)

(1)

SLT-A65K/A65VK

• DT18-55mm zoom lens (1)/Front

lens cap (1)/Packaging lid (1)

SLT-A65Y/A65VY

• 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)

SLT-A65M/A65VM

• DT18-135mm zoom lens (1)/

Front lens cap (1)/Rear lens cap

(1)/Lens hood (1)

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Preparing the camera

Identifying parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

AShutter button (30)

BPower switch (27)

CControl dial

DRemote sensor (45)

ESelf-timer lamp (45)

FLens contacts*

GMirror*

HPreview button (52)

IMount

JBuilt-in flash* (41)

KMicrophone**

LMode dial (36)

M (Flash pop-up) button (41,

52)

NMounting index (24)

OLens release button (25)

PFocus mode switch (52)

* Do not directly touch these

parts.

** Do not cover this part

during movie recording.

Doing so may cause noise

or lower the volume.

Front side

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Identifying parts

AEyepiece sensors

BViewfinder*

• When you look into the

viewfinder, the viewfinder

mode is activated, and when

you take your face away from

the viewfinder, the screen mode

returns to the LCD monitor

mode.

CDiopter-adjustment dial (29)

DLCD monitor (73)

ELight sensor

FEyecup

GFor shooting: Fn (Function)

button (53, 54)

For viewing: (Image

rotation) button (52)

HControl button

v/V/b/B/DISP (Display) (52)/

WB (White balance) (52)/

(Drive) (45, 52)/

(Picture Effect) (52)

IControl button (Enter)/AF

button (52)/Object Tracking

button (52)

J (In-Camera Guide) button

(63)

For viewing: (Delete) button

(34)

K (Playback) button (33)

* Do not directly touch this

part.

Rear side

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Identifying parts

Preparing the camera

AAuto-lock Accessory shoe

BMENU button (56)

CMOVIE button (32, 52)

DFINDER/LCD button (52)

E (Exposure) button (43)

FISO button (52)

G Image sensor position

mark

HFor shooting: (Smart

teleconverter) button (52)/

Focus Magnifier button (52)

For viewing: (Zoom in)

button (49)

IFor shooting: AEL (AE lock)

button (52)/AV (Aperture

value) button (52)

For viewing: (Zoom out)

button (49)/ (Image index)

button (50)

Top side

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Identifying parts

AHooks for shoulder strap

• Attach both ends of the strap

onto the camera.

BREMOTE terminal

• When connecting the RM-

L1AM Remote Commander

(sold separately) to the camera,

insert the plug of the Remote

Commander into the REMOTE

terminal, aligning the guide of

the plug with the guide of the

REMOTE terminal. Make sure

that the cord of the Remote

Commander faces forward.

CSpeaker

DDC 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 to

the DC IN terminal on the

camera.

EMicrophone jack

• When an external microphone

is connected, the internal

microphone is turned off

automatically. When the

external microphone is a plug-

in-power type, the power of the

microphone is supplied by the

camera.

FHDMI terminal (51)

G (USB) terminal

HAccess lamp (22)

IMemory card insertion slot (21)

JMemory card cover (21)

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Identifying parts

Preparing the camera

KBattery insertion slot (21)

LBattery cover (21)

MTripod 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.

Identifying parts

DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM

(Supplied with the SLT-A65K/A65VK/

A65Y/A65VY)

DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM

(Supplied with the SLT-A65Y/A65VY)

DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM

(Supplied with the SLT-A65M/A65VM)

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/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 the lenses other than DT 18-

55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM/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

Preparing the camera

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.

It can also be used when it has not been fully charged.

The battery pack is discharged little by little without using it. To miss the

opportunity to shoot, check the remaining battery level before use. If the

battery level is low, charge it again.

1Insert the battery pack onto

the battery charger.

Push the battery pack until it clicks.

Charging the battery pack

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 the 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

CHARGE lamp

For countries/regions other than the

U.S.A. and Canada

Charging time About 175 minutes

Plug

To a wall outlet

(wall socket)

CHARGE lamp

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Preparing the camera

Inserting the battery pack/memory

card (sold separately)

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 remove the battery pack

To remove the memory card

Check that the access lamp is not lit, then open the cover, and push the

memory card once.

To check the remaining battery level

The 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 of your camera.

5Insert a memory card.

• With the notched corner facing as

illustrated, insert the memory card

until it clicks into place.

Ensure the notched corner faces

correctly.

6Close the cover.

Turn off the camera and slide the lock

lever in the direction of the arrow. Be

careful not to drop the battery pack.

Lock lever

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Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)

Preparing the camera

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.

Note

• Images recorded on an SDXC memory card cannot be imported to or played on

computers or AV devices that are not compatible with exFAT. Make sure that the

device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it to the camera. If you connect

your camera to an incompatible device, you may be prompted to format the card.

Never format the card in response to this prompt, as doing so will erase all data on

the card. (exFAT is the file system used on SDXC memory cards.)

Battery level

“Battery

exhausted.”

High Low You cannot shoot

any more pictures.

Available memory cards

Types of memory card Still

images Movies In this manual

Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2) Memory Stick

PRO Duo

Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo

SD memory card (Class 4 or faster)

SD card

SDHC memory card (Class 4 or faster)

SDXC memory card (Class 4 or faster)

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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 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.

1Remove the body cap from

the camera and the

packaging lid from the rear

of the lens.

• When changing the lens, quickly

change the lens away from dusty

locations so as to keep dust or debris

from getting inside the camera.

• When shooting, remove the front lens

cap from the front of the lens.

Front lens cap

Packaging lid

2Mount the lens by aligning

the orange index marks

(mounting indexes) on the

lens and camera.

Orange index marks

3Turn the lens clockwise until

it clicks into the locked

position.

• Be sure to put the lens on straight.

Body cap

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Attaching a lens

Preparing the camera

• Do not hold the part of the lens that is extended for the zoom or focus adjustment.

To remove the lens

To attach a lens hood

Notes

• A lens hood is not included with the DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM. You can use the

ALC-SH108 (sold separately).

• The lens hood may block the light of the flash. Remove the lens hood when using the

flash.

1Press the lens release button

all the way in and turn the

lens counterclockwise until it

stops.

Lens release button

2Attach the caps to the front

and rear of the lens and the

body cap to the camera.

• Before you attach them, remove dust

from them.

• A rear lens cap is not supplied with

the DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM Lens

Kit. When you store the lens without

attaching it to the camera, purchase

the Rear Lens Cap ALC-R55.

It is recommended that you use a lens

hood to reduce flare and ensure

maximum image quality.

Fit the hood into the mount on the end of

the lens barrel and rotate the hood

clockwise until it clicks.

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Attaching a lens

• When storing, turn over the lens hood and place it onto the lens backwards.

Note on changing the lens

When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and

adheres to the surface of the image sensor (the part that acts as the film), it

may appear as dark spots on the image, depending on the shooting

environment.

The camera is equipped with an anti-dust function to prevent dust from

landing on the image sensor. However, quickly change the lens away from

dusty locations when attaching/removing a lens.

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Preparing the camera

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 monitor, 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 the numeric value

with v/V.

[Daylight Svg.:]: Turns on or off the

daylight saving time setting.

[Date Format:]: Selects the format to

display date.

• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM,

and noon as 12:00 PM.

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Turning the camera on and setting the clock

To cancel the date/time setting operation

Press the MENU button.

To set up the date/time again

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.

MENU button t 1 t [Date/Time Setup]

To set up the area again

You 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 button t 1 t [Area Setting]

Maintaining the date and time setting

This 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, then press the center

of the control button.

6Verify that [Enter] is selected, then press the center of

the control button.

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Preparing the camera

Before shooting

Note

• The dioptic adjustment attachment (sold separately) cannot be used with this camera.

Stabilize your upper body and take a position that keeps the

camera from moving.

Point 1

One hand holds the grip of the camera, and the other hand supports the lens.

Point 2

Take a secure stance with your feet shoulder-width apart.

Point 3

Lightly tuck your elbows against your body.

When shooting in a kneeling position, steady your upper body by placing

your elbow on your knee.

Adjusting the viewfinder to the visual acuity (diopter

adjustment)

Adjust the diopter-adjustment

dial to your eyesight until the

display appears clearly in the

viewfinder.

Holding the camera properly

In LCD monitor mode In viewfinder mode In viewfinder mode

(vertical position)

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Shooting and viewing images

Shooting still images

The “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 when shooting in a location where the use of a flash is restricted.

1Set the mode dial to or

(Flash Off).

2Hold the camera, monitoring your shot with the LCD

monitor or viewfinder.

3Overlay the AF area on the

desired subject.

• If the (Camera shake

warning) indicator flashes, carefully

shoot the subject, holding the camera

steady, or by using a tripod.

AF area

4When using a zoom lens,

turn the zoom ring, then

decide on your shot.

(Camera shake

warning) indicator

Zoom ring

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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.

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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 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.

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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/resume z

To fast-forward B

To fast-rewind b

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 volume V t v/V

To display the information v

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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.

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Shooting images to suit your subject

Adjusting the angle of the LCD monitor

Adjust the LCD monitor to an easily

viewable angle.

• The LCD monitor tilts 180 degrees.

• The LCD monitor can be rotated

leftward 270 degrees from the position

in which the LCD monitor is facing

forward.

• When the LCD monitor is not used, it is

recommended that you close it with the

screen side facing to the camera.

Note

• When the LCD monitor 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.

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Shooting with the various shooting

modes

The following shooting modes are provided with the camera:

Set the mode dial to the desired

mode.

(AUTO)/

(Flash Off)

The “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.

(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)

The camera continues to shoot while the shutter button is

pressed fully down. The camera records the images

continuously at a maximum of about 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.

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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.

1Set the mode dial to (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

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Shooting with the various shooting modes

Scene Selection

1Set the mode dial to (Scene Selection).

2Press the center of the control button.

3Select 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.

4Adjust 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.

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Shooting images to suit your subject

Sweep Panorama/ 3D Sweep Panorama

1Set the mode dial to (Sweep Panorama)/ (3D Sweep

Panorama).

2Press the center of the control button.

3Point 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

4Press the shutter button fully down.

5Pan or tilt the camera to the end,

following the guidance on the

screen.

Guidance bar

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Shooting with the various shooting modes

Continuous Advance Priority AE

1Set the mode dial to (Cont. Priority AE).

2Adjust the focus and shoot the subjects.

• The camera continues to shoot while the shutter button is pressed fully

down.

• The camera records the images continuously at a maximum of about 10

images per second.

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Using the shooting functions

Using the flash

In a dark location, using the flash allows you to shoot the subject brightly,

and it also helps to prevent camera shake. When shooting into the sun, you

can use the flash to shoot a bright image of the backlit subject.

1Fn button t (Flash Mode) t Select the desired setting

• For further information on the flash modes available for each shooting

mode, see page 77.

2Press the button.

The flash pops up.

• In AUTO, AUTO+ or Scene Selection

mode, the flash automatically pops up

if the amount of light is insufficient or

the subject is backlit. The built-in flash

does not pop up even if you press the

button.

button

3After the flash has finished

charging, shoot the subject.

Flashing: The flash is being charged.

When the indicator flashes, you cannot

release the shutter.

Lit: The flash has been charged and

is ready to fire.

• When you press the shutter button

halfway down under dark lighting in

autofocus mode, the flash may be fired

to help focus on a subject (AF

Illuminator).

(Flash charging) indicator

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Using the flash

(Flash Off) Does not fire even the built-in flash pops up.

• You cannot select this item when the mode dial is set to P,

A, S, or M. However, the flash will not be fired if it is not

pulled up.

(Autoflash) Fires if it is dark or against light.

(Fill-flash) Fires every time you trigger the shutter.

(Slow Sync.) Fires every time you trigger the shutter. Slow sync shooting

allows you to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the

background by slowing the shutter speed.

(Rear Sync.) Fires right before the exposure is completed every time you

trigger the shutter.

(Wireless) Fires an external flash (sold separately) that is off the camera

and away from it (Wireless flash shooting).

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Using the shooting functions

Adjusting the brightness of the image

Except for exposure mode M, the exposure is automatically selected

(Automatic exposure).

Based on the exposure acquired by the automatic exposure, you can

perform exposure compensation. You can make the entire image brighter

by shifting to the + side. The entire image becomes darker when you shift it

to the – side (Exposure compensation).

• Adjust the compensation level by checking the recorded image.

• Using bracket shooting, you can shoot multiple images with the exposure

shifted to the plus or minus sides (page 45).

1Press the button. button

2Adjust the exposure with the

control dial.

Toward + (over): Brightens an image.

Toward – (under): Darkens an image.

• In viewfinder mode, confirm the

exposure using the EV scale.

LCD monitor

Compensated exposure

Viewfinder

Standard exposure

3Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.

Shooting techniques

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Adjusting the brightness of the image

Note

• This item cannot be set when the exposure mode is set to AUTO, AUTO+, or Scene

Selection.

Using the shooting functions

Selecting the drive mode

You can use an appropriate drive mode to suit your purposes, such as

single-shot advanced, continuous advanced, or bracket.

on the control button t

Select the desired mode

(Single

Shooting)

This mode is for normal shooting.

(Cont. Shooting) The camera records the images continuously.

(Self-timer) The 10-second self-timer is convenient when the

photographer appears in a photo and the 2-second self-timer

is convenient to reduce the camera shake.

(Bracket:

Cont.)

You can shoot 3 images, each with different degrees of

exposure.

(Single

Bracket)

You can shoot 3 images, shot by shot, each with different

degrees of exposure.

(WB

bracket)

Based on the selected white balance, and the color

temperature/color filter, 3 images are recorded with the white

balance shifted.

(Remote Cdr.) You can shoot using the SHUTTER and 2SEC (the shutter is

released after 2 seconds) buttons on the RMT-DSLR1

Wireless Remote Commander (sold separately).

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Switching the recording information

display (DISP)

Graphic Display

Each time you press DISP on the control

button, the recording information display

changes as follows.

You can select the available displays in

the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor

separately.

The Graphic Display shows the shutter

speed and aperture value as graphs, and

clearly illustrates how the exposure

works. The pointers on the shutter speed

indicator and aperture indicator indicate

the current value.

Shutter speed

No Disp. Info. LevelDisplay All Info.

Digital level gauge

Graphic Display

Aperture value

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Using the shooting functions

Setting image size

MENU button t 1 t [Image Size] t Select the desired size

[Aspect Ratio]: [3:2]

[Aspect Ratio]: [16:9]

Note

• When you select a RAW image with [Quality], the image size of the RAW image

corresponds to L. This size is not displayed on the screen.

You can set the image size of panoramic images. The image size varies

depending on the setting of the shooting direction (page 56).

MENU button t 1 t [Panorama: Size] or [3D Pan.: Image

Size] t Select the desired size

[Panorama: Size]

Image Size

Image size Usage guidelines

L:24M 6000 × 4000 pixels For shooting at the highest image

quality

M:12M 4240 × 2832 pixels For prints up to A3+ size

S:6.0M 3008 × 2000 pixels For prints up to A5 size

Image size Usage guidelines

L:20M 6000 × 3376 pixels For viewing on a high-definition

M:10M 4240 × 2400 pixels

S:5.1M 3008 × 1688 pixels

Panorama: Size

Standard [Panorama: Direction] is set to [Up] [Down]: 3872 × 2160

[Panorama: Direction] is set to [Right] [Left]: 8192 × 1856

Wide [Panorama: Direction] is set to [Up] [Down]: 5536 × 2160

[Panorama: Direction] is set to [Right] [Left]: 12416 × 1856

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[3D Pan.: Image Size]

16:9 1920 × 1080

Standard 4912 × 1080

Wide 7152 × 1080

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Using the playback functions

Enlarging images

A still image can be enlarged for closer examination. This is convenient to

check the focus condition of a recorded image.

To cancel the enlarged playback

Press the center of the control button so that the image returns to the normal

size.

1Display the image you want to

enlarge, then press the button.

button

2Zoom the image in or out with the button or button.

• Rotating the control dial switches the image at the same display

magnification. When you shoot multiple images with the same

composition, you can compare their focus conditions.

3Select the portion you want to enlarge with v/V/b/B on the

control button.

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Switching to the display of the image

list

You can display multiple images on the screen simultaneously.

To return to the single-image screen

Press the center of the control button when you select the desired image.

To display the desired folder

Press the button.

The image index screen is displayed.

button

Select the left bar on the image index

screen with the control button, then select

the desired folder with v/V. Pressing the

center of the control button when the left

bar is selected switches the view mode.

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Using the playback functions

Viewing images on a TV screen

To view images recorded on the camera on a TV set, an HDMI cable (sold

separately) and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI connector are required.

1Turn off both your camera and the

TV, and connect the camera to the

TV.

2Turn on the TV and switch the input.

• See also the operating instructions supplied with the TV.

3Turn on the camera, and press the

button.

Images shot with the camera appear on

the TV screen.

Select the desired image with b/B on the

control button.

• The LCD monitor on the camera does

not turned on.

button

1 To the HDMI

connector

HDMI cable

(sold separately)

2 To the

HDMI terminal

Control button

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Functions list

Functions that can be operated with

the buttons/switch

You can set up or operate various functions with these buttons/switch.

For the location of the buttons/switch, see “Identifying parts” (page 13).

button Pops the flash up.

button Compensates the exposure.

ISO button Adjusts the ISO sensitivity.

FINDER/LCD button Switches the display between the LCD monitor and the

viewfinder.

MENU button Displays the menu screen for setting up the menu item.

MOVIE button Records movies.

AEL button/AV button/

button/ button

Fixes the exposure of the entire screen./Sets up the

aperture value./Displays multiple images on the screen

simultaneously./Scales down an image that has been

scaled up when viewing images.

button/Focus

Magnifier button/

button

Zooms in to the center of an image./Allows you to check

the focus by enlarging the image before shooting./Scales

an image up when viewing images.

Fn button/ button Displays the setup screen of the function that is set using

the Fn button./Rotates images.

Control button Sets up the following functions: Display, White

Balance, Drive mode, Picture Effect, and Autofocus.

button Plays back images.

button/ button Displays a shooting tip or In-Camera Guide./Deletes

images.

Focus mode switch Switches the autofocus and manual focus.

Preview button Checks blurring of the background.

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Functions list

Selecting a function with the Fn

(Function) button

This button is used for setting up or executing functions used frequently in

shooting.

To set up the camera directly from the recording information screen

Turn the control dial without pressing the center z in step 2. You can set

up the camera directly from the recording information screen.

1Press the Fn button.

2Select the desired item with v/V/b/B on the control button,

then press the center z to execute.

The setup screen appears.

3Following the operation guide,

select and execute the desired

function.

Operation guide

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Functions that can be selected with

the Fn (Function) button

The functions that can be selected with the Fn button are as follows:

Scene Selection Selects an appropriate mode from among the Scene Selection

preset settings to suit shooting conditions.

(Portrait/Sports Action/Macro/Landscape/Sunset/Night

Scene/Hand-held Twilight/Night Portrait)

Movie Selects the exposure mode to suit your subject or your effect.

(P/A/S/M)

Drive Mode Sets the drive mode such as continuous shooting.

(Single Shooting/Cont. Shooting/Self-timer/Bracket: Cont./

Single Bracket/WB bracket/Remote Cdr.)

Flash Mode Sets the flash mode.

(Flash Off/Autoflash/Fill-flash/Slow Sync./Rear Sync./

Wireless)

Autofocus Mode Selects the method for focusing according to movement of

the subject.

(Single-shot AF/Automatic AF/Continuous AF)

AF area Selects the area of focus.

(Wide/Zone/Spot/Local)

Object Tracking Keeps the focus on a subject while tracking it.

(On/Off)

Face Detection Automatically captures people’s face(s) with the optimal

focus and exposure.

(On/On (Regist. Faces)/Off)

Smile Shutter Shoots when a smile is detected.

(On/Off)

ISO Sets the sensitivity to light. The larger the number, the faster

the shutter speed.

(Multi Frame Noise Reduct./ISO AUTO to 16000)

Metering Mode Selects the method for measuring brightness.

(Multi segment/Center weighted/Spot)

Flash Comp. Adjusts the intensity of flash output.

(+2.0EV to –2.0EV)

White Balance Adjusts the color tone of images.

(Auto WB/Daylight/Shade/Cloudy/Incandescent/Fluor.:

Warm White/Fluor.: Cool White/Fluor.: Day White/Fluor.:

Daylight/Flash/Color Temp./Color Filter/Custom)

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Functions that can be selected with the Fn (Function) button

Functions list

DRO/Auto HDR Compensates for the brightness and contrast automatically.

(Off/D-Range Opt./Auto HDR)

Creative Style Selects your desired image processing.

(Standard/Vivid/Portrait/Landscape/Sunset/Black & White)

Picture Effect Shoots with the desired effect filter to achieve more

impressive expression.

(Off/Toy Camera/Pop Color/Posterization/Retro Photo/Soft

High-key/Partial Color/High Contrast Mono./Soft Focus/

HDR Painting/Rich-tone Mono./Miniature)

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The functions selected with the MENU

button

You can set up the basic settings for the camera as a whole or execute

functions such as shooting, playback, or other operations.

Press the MENU button, then set up the desired item with v/V/b/B on the

control button, then press the center of the control button.

Still shooting menu

Select a page of the menu Select an item on the menu

Image Size Selects the size of still images.

(L:24M/M:12M/S:6.0M (When [Aspect Ratio] is set to 3:2)

L:20M/M:10M/S:5.1M (When [Aspect Ratio] is set to 16:9))

Aspect Ratio Selects the aspect ratio for still images.

(3:2/16:9)

Quality Sets the image quality for still images.

(RAW/RAW & JPEG/Fine/Standard)

Panorama: Size Selects the size of panoramic images.

(Standard/Wide)

Panorama: Direction Sets the shooting direction for panoramic images.

(Right/Left/Up/Down)

3D Pan.: Image Size Selects the size of 3D-images.

(16:9/Standard/Wide)

3D Pan.: Direction Sets the shooting direction for 3D-images.

(Right/Left)

Long Exposure NR Sets noise reduction processing for shots in which shutter

speed will be 1 second or longer.

(On/Off)

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Functions list

Movie shooting menu

Custom menu

High ISO NR Sets noise reduction processing for high-sensitivity shooting.

(High/Normal/Low)

Flash control Sets the method for determining the intensity of flash output.

(ADI flash/Pre-flash TTL)

AF Illuminator Sets the AF illuminator, which sheds light on a dark scene to

aid focusing.

(Auto/Off)

Color Space Changes the range of reproducible colors.

(sRGB/AdobeRGB)

SteadyShot Sets SteadyShot.

(On/Off)

Shooting Tip List Allows you to access all shooting tips.

File Format Selects the movie file format.

(AVCHD 60i/60p/AVCHD 50i/50p/MP4)

Record Setting Selects the size of the recorded movie frame.

(60i 24M(FX)/50i 24M(FX)/60i 17M(FH)/50i 17M(FH)/60p

28M(PS)/50p 28M(PS)/24p 24M(FX)/25p 24M(FX)/24p

17M(FH)/25p 17M(FH)/1440×1080 12M/VGA 3M)

Audio Recording Sets whether or not to record audio when shooting a movie.

(On/Off)

Wind Noise Reduct. Reduces wind noise during movie recording.

(On/Off)

SteadyShot Sets SteadyShot.

(On/Off)

Eye-Start AF Sets whether or not to use auto focus when you look through

the viewfinder.

(On/Off)

FINDER/LCD Setting Sets the method for switching between the viewfinder and

LCD monitor.

(Auto/Manual)

Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during flash use.

(On/Off)

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Release w/o Lens Sets whether shutter can open when lens is not attached.

(Enable/Disable)

Auto+ Cont. Shooting Sets whether or not to shoot continuously in AUTO+ mode.

(Auto/Off)

Auto+ Image Extract. Sets whether or not to save all the images that were shot

continuously in AUTO+ mode.

(Auto/Off)

Grid Line Sets a grid line display to enable alignment to a structural

outline.

(Rule of 3rds Grid/Square Grid/Diag. + Square Grid/Off)

Auto Review Displays the captured image after shooting. Sets auto review.

(10 Sec/5 Sec/2 Sec/Off)

DISP Button(Monitor) Allows you to select the available screen display modes of

the LCD monitor that can be selected by pressing DISP on

the control button.

(Graphic Display/Display All Info./No Disp. Info./Level/

Histogram/For viewfinder)

DISP Button(Finder) Allows you to select the available screen display modes of

the viewfinder that can be selected by pressing DISP on the

control button.

(Graphic Display/Display All Info./No Disp. Info./Level/

Histogram)

Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color.

(High/Mid/Low/Off)

Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function.

(Red/Yellow/White)

Live View Display Sets whether or not to display the effect of a function on the

screen, such as the effect of the exposure compensation

value.

(Setting Effect ON/Setting Effect OFF)

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Functions list

Func. of AEL button Assigns the desired function to the AEL button.

(Exposure Comp./Drive Mode/Flash Mode/Autofocus Mode/

AF area/Face Detection/Smile Shutter/ISO/Metering Mode/

Flash Comp./White Balance/DRO/Auto HDR/Creative Style/

Picture Effect/Image Size/Quality/AEL hold/AEL toggle/

AEL hold/ AEL toggle/Object Tracking/AF lock/Aperture

Preview/Shot. Result Preview/Smart Telecon./Focus

Magnifier)

ISO Button Assigns the desired function to the ISO button.

(Exposure Comp./Drive Mode/Flash Mode/Autofocus Mode/

AF area/Face Detection/Smile Shutter/ISO/Metering Mode/

Flash Comp./White Balance/DRO/Auto HDR/Creative Style/

Picture Effect/Image Size/Quality/AEL hold/AEL toggle/

AEL hold/ AEL toggle/Object Tracking/AF lock/Aperture

Preview/Shot. Result Preview/Smart Telecon./Focus

Magnifier)

Preview Button Selects the method to be used for the operating preview

button.

(Shot. Result Preview/Aperture Preview)

Focus Hold Button Sets the function of the focus hold button of the lens.

(Focus Hold/D.O.F.Preview)

Smart Telecon.

Button

Selects the operation method for the button.

(Smart Telecon./Focus Magnifier)

Lens Comp.: Shading Compensates for the shaded corners of the screen caused by

the lens attached.

(Auto/Off)

Lens Comp.: Chro.

Aber.

Reduces the color deviation at the corners of the screen

caused by the lens attached.

(Auto/Off)

Lens Comp.:

Distortion

Compensates for distortion on the screen caused by the lens

attached.

(Auto/Off)

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Playback menu

Memory Card Tool menu

Front Curtain Shutter Sets whether or not to use the electronic front curtain shutter

function.

(On/Off)

Face Registration Registers or changes the person to be given priority in the

focus.

(New Registration/Order Exchanging/Delete/Delete All)

Delete Deletes images.

(Multiple Img./All in Folder/All AVCHD view files)

View Mode Allows you to determine how to group the playback images.

(Folder View(Still)/Folder View(MP4)/AVCHD View)

Slide Show Shows a slide show.

(Repeat/Interval/Image Type)

Image Index Displays the image list.

(4 Images/9 Images)

3D Viewing Plays back 3D-images using a 3D-compatible TV connected

to the camera.

Protect Protects or cancels protection for an image.

(Multiple Img./Cancel All Images/Cancel All Movies(MP4)/

Cancel All AVCHD view files)

Specify Printing Specifies or unspecifies the images for DPOF.

(DPOF Setup/Date Imprint)

Volume Settings Sets the volume for movie playback.

Playback Display Sets how to play back an image recorded in portrait.

(Auto Rotate/Manual Rotate)

Format Formats the memory card.

File Number Sets the method used to assign file numbers to still images

and movies.

(Series/Reset)

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Functions list

Clock setup menu

Setup menu

Folder Name Sets the folder format for still images.

(Standard Form/Date Form)

Select REC Folder Changes the selected folder for storing still images.

New Folder Creates a new folder for storing still images and movies.

Recover Image DB Recovers the image database file and enables recording and

playback.

Display Card Space Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the

recordable number of still images on the memory card.

Date/Time Setup Sets date and time, and daylight savings.

Area Setting Sets the location of use.

Menu start Sets the default position of the cursor on the menu to the top

item or the last-selected item.

(Top/Previous)

LCD Brightness Sets the brightness of the LCD monitor.

(Auto/Manual)

Viewfinder Bright. Sets the brightness of the viewfinder.

(Auto/Manual)

GPS Settings (SLT-

A65V only)

Sets the GPS functions.

Power Save Sets the interval after which power save mode engages.

(30 Min/5 Min/1 Min/20 Sec/10 Sec)

HDMI Resolution Sets the resolution when the camera is connected to an HDMI

TV.

(Auto/1080p/1080i)

CTRL FOR HDMI Operates the camera from a TV that support “BRAVIA”

Sync.

(On/Off)

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* Appears when an Eye-Fi card (sold separately) is inserted in the camera.

Upload Settings*Sets the upload function of the camera when using an Eye-Fi

card.

(On/Off)

USB Connection Sets the USB connection method.

(Auto/Mass Storage/MTP)

Audio signals Sets whether or not to use the beep sound when the focus is

achieved or the self-timer is working.

(On/Off)

Cleaning Mode Starts the cleaning mode to clean the image sensor.

Version Displays the camera software version.

Language Selects the language.

Mode Dial Guide Turns on or off the mode dial guide (the explanation of each

shooting mode).

(On/Off)

Demo Mode Sets the demonstration playback of a movie to on or off.

(On/Off)

Initialize Restores the settings to their defaults.

(Reset Default/Rec mode reset/Custom reset)

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Functions list

Using the guide function of the camera

The camera displays the shooting tips in accordance with the shooting

mode selected.

To access all shooting tips

You can search through all the shooting tips from the menu.

Use this item when you want to read shooting tips you have seen before.

In-Camera Guide

When you press the (In-Camera Guide)

button on the Fn screen or menu screen, a

guide in accordance with the currently

selected function or setting appears

automatically.

Select unavailable functions or settings

on the Fn screen, then press the center of

the control button, the appropriate setup

is indicated in order to enable them.

(In-Camera Guide) button

Shooting Tip

1Press the (In-Camera Guide)

button when the recording

information display is displayed.

A shooting tip list in accordance with the

current subject appears automatically.

(In-Camera Guide) button

2Select the desired shooting tip with v/V on the control button,

then press the center of the control button.

The shooting tip is displayed.

• You can scroll the screen with v/V.

• You can select the item with b/B.

Using the guide function of the camera

MENU button t 2 t [Shooting Tip List]t Select the desired

shooting tip

• You can access a tip from the [Table of contents].

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Viewing images on a computer

Using with your computer

Following applications are contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) to allow

more versatile use of images shot with your camera.

• “Image Data Converter”

• “PMB” (Picture Motion Browser)

If “PMB” has already been installed on the computer, and the version

number of the previously installed “PMB” is lower than that of the “PMB”

on the CD-ROM (supplied), install “PMB” also from the CD-ROM

(supplied).

For detailed notes on installation, also see page 67.

Note

• “PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh computers.

The following computer environment is recommended when using the

supplied software and importing images via a USB connection.

* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Windows Image

Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or later is required to use the function

for creating discs.

** Starter (Edition) is not supported.

Recommended computer environment (Windows)

OS (pre-installed) Microsoft Windows XP* SP3/Windows Vista** SP2/

Windows 7 SP1

“PMB” CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster

(For playing/editing the High Definition movies: Intel Core

Duo 1.66 GHz or faster/Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster,

Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz or faster (HD FX/HD FH), Intel

Core 2 Duo 2.40 GHz or faster (HD PS))

Memory: 512 MB or more (For playing/editing the High

Definition movies: 1 GB or more)

Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation-

approximately 500 MB

Display: Screen resolution-1024 × 768 dots or more

“Image Data

Converter Ver.4”

CPU/Memory: Pentium 4 or faster/1 GB or more

Display: 1024 × 768 dots or more

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Using with your computer

The following computer environment is recommended when using the

supplied software and importing images via a USB connection.

Notes

• Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating

systems described above or in a multi-boot environment.

• If you connect 2 or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time, some

devices, including the camera, may not operate, depending on the types of USB

devices you are using.

• Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB

(USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer), as the camera is

compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant).

• When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication

between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time.

Recommended computer environment (Macintosh)

OS (pre-installed) USB Connection: Mac OS X (v10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6)

“Image Data Converter Ver.4”: Mac OS X (v10.5, 10.6

(Snow Leopard))

“Image Data

Converter Ver.4”

CPU: Intel Core Solo/Core Duo/Core 2 Duo or faster

Memory: 1 GB or more is recommended.

Display: 1024 × 768 dots or more

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Viewing images on a computer

Using the software

Log on as Administrator.

Notes

• If “PMB” has already been installed on the computer, and the version of the

previously installed “PMB” is higher than that of the “PMB” on the CD-ROM

(supplied), installation is not required. The usable functions are activated when the

camera is connected to the computer using the USB cable.

Installing the software (Windows)

1Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into

the CD-ROM drive.

The installation menu screen appears.

• If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (For Windows XP: [My

Computer]) t (SONYPMB) t [Install.exe].

• If the AutoPlay screen appears, select “Run Install.exe” and follow the

instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with the installation.

2Click [Install].

Make sure that both “Image Data Converter” and “PMB” are checked and

follow the instructions on the screen.

• Connect the camera to the computer during the procedure following the

instructions on the screen.

• When the restarting confirmation message appears, restart the computer

following the instructions on the screen.

• DirectX may be installed depending on the system environment of your

computer.

3Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete.

The following software is installed and shortcut icons appear on the desktop.

“Image Data Converter”

“PMB”

“PMB Launcher”

“PMB Help”

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Using the software

• If a version of “PMB” under 5.0.00 has been installed on your computer, you may be

unable to use some functions of those “PMB” when installing the “PMB” from the

supplied CD-ROM. Also, “PMB Launcher” is installed from the supplied CD-ROM

and you can start “PMB” or other software by using the “PMB Launcher.” Double-

click the “PMB Launcher” short-cut icon on the computer screen to start “PMB

Launcher.”

Log on as Administrator.

With “Image Data Converter” you can do the following, etc.:

• To edit images recorded in RAW format with various corrections, such as

tone curve, and sharpness.

• To adjust images with white balance, exposure, and creative style, etc.

• To save the images displayed and edited on a computer.

• You can either save the image as RAW format or save it in the general

file format.

• To display and compare RAW/JPEG images recorded with this camera.

• To rate the images on a scale of five.

• To set color labels.

Installing the software (Macintosh)

1Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM

(supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.

2Double-click the CD-ROM icon.

3Copy the [IDC_INST.pkg] file in the [MAC] folder to the hard

disk icon.

4Double-click the [IDC_INST.pkg] file in the copy-to folder.

Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

Using “Image Data Converter”

Using the software

Viewing images on a computer

To use “Image Data Converter,” refer to Help.

Click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Image Data Converter] t [Help] t

[Image Data Converter Ver.4].

With “PMB” you can do the following, etc.:

• To set images shot with the camera and display them on the computer.

• To organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to

view them.

• To retouch (red-eye reduction, etc.), print, send still images as e-mail

attachments, and change the shooting date.

• To display the shooting location of the image on the map (SLT-A65V

only).

• To print or save still images with the date.

• To create Blu-ray discs or DVD discs from AVCHD View movies

imported to a computer. (An Internet connection environment is required

when a Blu-ray disc/DVD disc is created for the first time.)

Notes

• “PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh computers.

• Movies recorded with the [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)], [60i 24M(FX)]/[50i

24M(FX)] or [24p 24M(FX)]/[25p 24M(FX)] setting in [Record Setting] are

converted by “PMB” in order to create an AVCHD disc. This conversion can take a

long time. Also, you cannot create a disc with the original image quality. If you want

to keep the original image quality, you must store your movies on a Blu-ray disc.

• “AVCHD View movies” are movies that were recorded in the [AVCHD 60i/60p]/

[AVCHD 50i/50p] mode of [File Format].

Using “PMB”

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Using the software

To use “PMB,” refer to “PMB Help.”

Double-click the shortcut of (PMB Help) on the desktop. Or, click

[Start] t [All Programs] t [PMB] t [PMB Help].

“PMB” support page (English only)

http://www.sony.co.jp/pmb-se/

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Viewing images on a computer

Selecting the method for creating a

disc of movies

You can create a disc from AVCHD View movies that have been recorded

with this camera.

Depending on the disc type, playable devices may vary. Select the method

that suits your disc player.

Here, 2 ways of creating a disc of movies are described; creating a disc with

a computer using “PMB” or creating a disc with devices other than a

computer such as a DVD writer.

You can import AVCHD View movies to a computer using “PMB” and

create an AVCHD format disc or a standard definition image quality (STD)

disc.

For details on the method for creating a disc using “PMB,” see “PMB

Help.”

Notes

• To create Blu-ray discs, be sure to install [BD Add-on Software] from the “PMB”

installation screen.

Player Disc type Feature

Blu-ray disc playback

devices

(Blu-ray disc player,

PlayStation®3, etc.)

Using a Blu-ray disc enables you to record

high-definition image quality (HD) movies

of a longer duration than DVD discs.

AVCHD format

playback devices

(Sony Blu-ray disc

player, PlayStation®3,

etc.)

High-definition image quality (HD) movies

can be recorded on DVD media, such as

DVD-R discs, and a high-definition image

quality (HD) disc is created.

• You cannot play a high-definition image

quality (HD) disc on ordinary DVD

players.

Ordinary DVD playback

devices

(DVD player, computer

that can play DVDs,

etc.)

Standard definition image quality (STD)

movies converted from high-definition

image quality (HD) movies can be recorded

on DVD media, such as DVD-R discs, and a

standard definition image quality (STD)

disc is created.

Creating a disc using a computer

Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies

• The PlayStation®3 may not be available in some countries/regions.

• Movies recorded with the [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)], [60i 24M(FX)]/[50i

24M(FX)] or [24p 24M(FX)]/[25p 24M(FX)] setting in [Record Setting] are

converted by “PMB” in order to create an AVCHD disc. This conversion can take a

long time. Also, you cannot create a disc with the original image quality. If you want

to keep the original image quality, you must store your movies on a Blu-ray disc.

• To play back movies recorded with the [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)] setting on a

Blu-ray disc, the device that is compatible with the AVCHD Ver 2.0 format is required.

• “AVCHD View movies” are movies that were recorded in the [AVCHD 60i/60p]/

[AVCHD 50i/50p] mode of [File Format].

You can create a disc with a Blu-ray disc recorder and DVD writer.

The disc type you can create depends on the device used.

Notes

• For details on how to create a disc, refer to the operating instructions of the device

you use.

• If you create a disc using Sony DVDirect (DVD Writer), use the memory card slot of

the DVD Writer or connect the DVD Writer via USB connection to transfer the data.

• If you use Sony DVDirect (DVD Writer), check that the firmware is updated to the

newest version.

For details, see the following URL:

http://sony.storagesupport.com/

• To copy movies recorded with the [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)] setting to a Blu-

ray disc, the device that is compatible with the AVCHD Ver 2.0 format is required.

To play back the created Blu-ray disc, the device that is compatible with the

AVCHD Ver 2.0 format is required.

Creating a disc with a device other than a computer

Device Disc type

Blu-ray disc recorder: To create a Blu-

ray disc or DVD with standard image

quality (STD)

DVD writer other than DVDirect

Express: To create an AVCHD disc or

DVD with standard image quality

(STD)

HDD recorder, etc.: To create a DVD

with standard image quality (STD)

Others

List of icons on the screen

Graphic Display (LCD monitor)

Display All Info. (LCD monitor)

For playback (Basic information

display)

Display Indication

P A S

Exposure mode (36)

Scene Recognition icons

(37)

Memory card (21)/

Upload (61)

100 Remaining number of

recordable images

Aspect ratio of still

images (56)

3D Sweep Panorama (39)

24M 12M

6.0M 20M

10M 5.1M

Image size of still images

(47)

Image quality of still

images (56)

Frame rate of movies (57)

List of icons on the screen

Image size of movies (57)

100% Remaining battery (22)

Flash charge in progress

(41)

Setting Effect OFF (57)

No audio recording of

movies (57)

SteadyShot/Camera

shake warning (57)

GPS triangulating status

(61) (SLT-A65V only)

SteadyShot error

Overheating warning (10)

Database file full/

Database file error

View Mode (60)

100-0003 Folder - file number

-Protect (60)

DPOF DPOF set (60)

Remaining battery

warning (22)

Display Indication

Spot metering area (54)

AF area (54)

Smart teleconverter (52)

Shutter speed indicator

(46)

Display Indication

Aperture indicator (46)

Display Indication

REC 0:12 Recording time of the

movie (m:s)

z Focus (31)

1/250 Shutter speed (36)

F3.5 Aperture (36)

EV scale (43) (Only for

viewfinder)

+3.0 Exposure compensation

(43)

AE lock (52)

GPS information (SLT-

A65V only)

35° 37’

32”N

139° 44’

31”W

Latitude and longitude

display (SLT-A65V only)

Auto HDR image

warning

Picture Effect error

ISO400 ISO sensitivity (52)

3/7 File number/Number of

images in the view mode

2011-1-1

10:37AM

Date of recording

Display Indication

Drive mode (45)

Display Indication

List of icons on the screen

Others

Flash mode (41)/Red-eye

reduction (57)

Focus mode (54)

AF area (54)

Object tracking (54)

Face Detection (54)

Smile Shutter (54)

Smile Detection

Sensitivity indicator

Display Indication

Metering mode (54)

Flash compensation (54)

AWB

7500K

A5 G5

White balance (Auto,

Preset, Custom, Color

temperature, Color filter)

(52)

D-Range Optimizer (54)/

Auto HDR (54)

+3 +3 +3

Creative Style (54)/

Contrast, Saturation,

Sharpness

Display Indication

Picture Effect (52)

Display Indication

Functions available for each shooting

mode

The functions you can use depend on the selected shooting mode.

In the table below, indicates the function available. – indicates the

function not available.

The functions you cannot use are displayed in gray on the screen.

* When [Manual Exposure] is selected, this function is not available.

Shoot Mode Exposure

Comp. (43)

Self-timer

(45)

Cont.

Shooting

(45)

Face

Detection

(54)

Smile

Shutter

(54)

(30) –

(37) –

(38) ––

–

––

––– –

––

(39) ––––

(40) ––––

(36)

(36) –

(32) *–

Others

Flash modes available

The flash modes you can select depend on the shooting mode and functions

selected.

In the table below, indicates the function selectable. – indicates the

function not selectable.

The flash modes you cannot select are displayed in gray on the screen.

Shoot Mode

(Flash

Off)

(Autoflash)

(Fill-

flash)

(Slow

Sync.)

(Rear

Sync.)

(Wireless)

(30) –––

(30) –––––

(37) –––

(38)

–––

––––

–––

––––

–––––

––––

(39) –––––

(40) ––

(36) ––

(32) –––––

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Learning more about the camera

(α Handbook)

“α Handbook,” which explains how to use the camera in detail, is included

on the CD-ROM (supplied). Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the

many functions of the camera.

For Windows users

1Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into

the CD-ROM drive.

2Click [Handbook].

3Click [Install].

4Start “α Handbook” from the shortcut on the desktop.

For Macintosh users

1Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into

the CD-ROM drive.

2Select the [Handbook] folder and copy “Handbook.pdf” stored

in the [GB] folder to your computer.

3After copying is complete, double-click “Handbook.pdf.”

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Checking the number of recordable

images/recording time

Notes

• When “0” (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, the memory card is

full. Replace the memory card with another one, or delete images in the current

memory card (pages 34, 60).

• When “NO CARD” (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, it means

no memory card has been inserted. Insert a memory card.

The table shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded on

a memory card formatted with this camera. The values are defined using

Sony standard memory cards for testing. The values may vary depending

on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card used.

Image Size: L 24M

Aspect Ratio: 3:2*

“Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Units: Images)

* When [Aspect Ratio] is set to [16:9], you can record more images than the numbers

shown in the table above (except when [RAW] is selected).

Once you insert a memory card into the

camera and set the power switch to ON,

the number of images that can be

recorded (should you continue to shoot

using the current settings) is displayed on

the screen.

The number of images that can be recorded on a memory

card

Capacity

Size 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB

Standard 335 680 1350 2750 5500

Fine 205 410 830 1650 3300

RAW & JPEG 54 105 220 440 880

RAW 74 145 300 600 1200

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The approximate number of images that can be recorded is as follows when

you use the camera with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity.

Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on

the conditions of use.

• The number is calculated with a battery pack at full capacity and in the

following situation:

– At an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).

– Using the battery pack that is charged for an hour after the CHARGE

lamp goes out.

– Using Sony “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (sold separately).

– [Quality] is set to [Fine].

– [Autofocus Mode] is set to [Automatic AF].

– Shooting once every 30 seconds.

– The flash strobes once every 2 times.

– The power turns on and off once every 10 times.

– [GPS On/Off] is set to [On] (SLT-A65V only).

• The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard.

(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association)

The table below shows the approximate total recording times using a

memory card formatted with this camera.

The number of images that can be recorded using a

battery pack

SLT-A65 SLT-A65V

LCD monitor mode Approx. 560 images Approx. 560 images

Viewfinder mode Approx. 510 images Approx. 510 images

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Others

“Memory Stick PRO Duo” (h (hour), m (minute))

Notes

• The recordable time of movies varies for the reason that the camera equipped with

VBR (Variable Bit Rate) which automatically adjusts image quality depending on

shooting scene. When you record fast-moving subject, the image is clearer but the

recordable time is shorter because it spends much memory to record. The recordable

time also vary depending on the shooting condition or subject or setting of image

quality/size.

• The values shown are not the continuous recording time.

• Recording time may depend on shooting conditions and the memory card used.

• When is indicated, stop recording the movie. The temperature inside the camera

has increased to an unacceptable level.

• For details on movie playback, see page 33.

• It requires a lot of power to perform high quality movie recording or continuous

shooting using the APS-C size image sensor. Therefore, if you continue to shoot, the

temperature inside the camera will rise, especially that of the image sensor. In such

cases, the camera is turned off automatically since higher temperatures affect the

quality of the images or burden the internal mechanism of the camera.

• The duration of time available for movie recording is as follows when the camera

starts recording after the power of the camera has been turned off for a while. (The

Capacity

Record

Setting

2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB

60i 24M(FX)/50i

24M(FX) 10 m 20 m 40 m 1 h 30 m 3 h

60i 17M(FH)/50i

17M(FH) 10 m 30 m 1 h 2 h 4 h 5 m

60p 28M(PS)/50p

28M(PS) 9 m 15 m 35 m 1 h 15 m 2 h 30 m

24p 24M(FX)/25p

24M(FX) 10 m 20 m 40 m 1 h 30 m 3 h

24p 17M(FH)/25p

17M(FH) 10 m 30 m 1 h 2 h 4 h 5 m

1440×1080 12M 20 m 40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 45 m 5 h 30 m

VGA 3M 1 h 10 m 2 h 25 m 4 h 55 m 10 h 20 h 5 m

Notes on continuous movie recording

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following values indicate the continuous time from when the camera starts recording

until the camera stops recording.)

• The duration of time available for movie recording varies with the temperature or

condition of the camera before you start recording. If you frequently recompose or

shoot images after the power is turned on, the temperature inside the camera rises

and the recording time available is shorter than the values indicated in the table

above.

• If the camera stops recording due to the temperature, leave it for several minutes

with the power turned off. Start recording after the temperature inside the camera

drops fully.

• If you observe the following points, the recording time is longer.

– Keep the camera out of direct sunlight.

– Turn the camera off when it is not being used.

– If possible, use a tripod and disable the SteadyShot function.

• The maximum size of a movie file is about 2 GB. When the file size is about 2 GB,

the recording stops automatically when [File Format] is set to [MP4], and a new

movie file is created automatically when [File Format] is set to [AVCHD 60i/60p]/

[AVCHD 50i/50p].

• The maximum continuous recording time is 29 minutes.

Ambient temperature Continuous recording time

for movies

20°C (68°F) About 29 minutes

30°C (86°F) About 29 minutes

40°C (104°F) About 13 minutes

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Specifications

[System]

Camera Type Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera

Lens A-mount lens

[Image sensor]

Image format 23.5 mm×15.6 mm (APS-C format) CMOS image

sensor

Total pixel number of image sensor

Approx. 24 700 000 pixels

Effective pixel number of camera

Approx. 24 300 000 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 Low-Pass Filter 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 feet to 16.4 feet)

[Electronic viewfinder]

Type Electronic viewfinder (Organic Electro-Luminescence)

Screen size 1.3 cm (0.5 type)

Total number of dots 2 359 296 dots

Frame coverage 100%

Magnification 1.09 × with 50 mm lens at infinity, –1 m–1 (diopter)

Camera

Specifications

Eye Point Approximately 27 mm from the eyepiece, 22 mm from

the eyepiece frame at –1 m–1

Diopter Adjustment –4.0 m–1 to +3.0 m–1 (diopter)

[LCD monitor]

LCD panel 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive

Total number of dots 921 600 (640 × 3 (RGB) × 480) dots

[Exposure control]

Metering Cell “Exmor” CMOS sensor

Metering method 1 200-zone evaluative metering

Metering Range –2 EV to +17 EV on Multi segment, Center weighted,

Spot modes (at ISO 100 equivalent with F1.4 lens)

ISO sensitivity (Recommended exposure index)

Still images: AUTO, ISO 100 to 16 000 (1 EV step)

Movies: AUTO, ISO 100 to 1 600 (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 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. 3 seconds

Flash coverage Covering 18 mm lens (focal length that the lens

indicates)

Flash compensation ±2.0 EV (1/3 EV step)

Specifications

Others

Flash range

[Continuous shooting]

Continuous shooting speed Continuous Advance Priority AE: Maximum 10 images

per second/ : Maximum 8 images per second/

: Maximum 3 images per second

• Our measurement conditions. The speed of

continuous shooting is slower, depending on shooting

conditions.

The maximum number of continuous shots

In Continuous Advance Priority AE mode

Fine: 17 images/Standard: 18 images/RAW & JPEG:

11 images/RAW: 13 images

In Continuous shooting

Fine: 18 images/Standard: 18 images/RAW & JPEG:

11 images/RAW: 13 images

[Image zooming playback]

Scaling range Image size: L: Approx. ×1.0 – ×13.6/M: Approx. ×1.0 –

×9.9/S: Approx. ×1.0 – ×6.8

[Recording format]

File format JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline)

compliant, DPOF compatible

3D still images MPO (MPF Extended (Disparity Image)) compliant

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

Aperture F2.8 F4.0 F5.6

100 1 m – 3.6 m

(3.3 feet –

12 feet)

1 m – 2.5 m

(3.3 feet –

8.2 feet)

1 m – 1.8 m

(3.3 feet –

5.9 feet)

200 1.4 m – 5 m

(4.6 feet –

16 feet)

1.4 m – 3.6

m (4.6 feet –

12 feet)

1.4 m – 2.5

m (4.6 feet –

8.2 feet)

400 2 m – 7.1 m

(6.6 feet –

23 feet)

2 m – 5 m

(6.6 feet –

16 feet)

2 m – 3.6 m

(6.6 feet –

12 feet)

800 2.8 m – 10 m

(9.2 feet –

33 feet)

2.8 m – 7.1

m (9.2 feet –

23 feet)

2.8 m – 5 m

(9.2 feet –

16 feet)

ISO setting

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Specifications

• 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 PRO Duo” media, SD card

[Input/output terminals]

USB miniB, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)

HDMI HDMI minijack

Mic Terminal 3.5 mm Stereo minijack

REMOTE Terminal

[Power, general]

Used battery pack Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H

[Others]

Microphone Stereo

Speaker Monaural

Exif Print Compatible

PRINT Image Matching III Compatible

Dimensions Approx. 132.1 mm × 97.5 mm × 80.7 mm

(5 1/4 inches × 3 7/8 inches × 3 1/4 inches) (W/H/D,

excluding protrusions)

Mass Approx. 622 g (1 lb 5.9 oz) (with battery and “Memory

Stick PRO Duo” media)

Approx. 543 g (1 lb 3.1 oz) (body only)

Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

On image data compatibility

• This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)

universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information

Technology Industries Association).

• Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipment and

playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your camera

are not guaranteed.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Specifications

Others

BC-VM10A Battery charger

Input rating 100 V - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 9 W

Output rating 8.4 V DC, 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

Used 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

Lens

Name (Model name)

DT 18-55mm

F3.5-5.6 SAM

(SAL1855)

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-elements 7–8 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)

Specifications

* The values for equivalent 35mm-format focal length and angle of view are based

on 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 of

the shooting distance. The focal length assumes the lens is focused at infinity.

• The infinity position provides for some adjustment to compensate for focus shift

caused by change in temperature. To shoot a subject at infinite distance in MF mode,

use the viewfinder and set focus.

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 of a 35 mm-format camera.

Maximum

magnification (X) 0.34 0.29 0.25

Minimum f-stop f/22-36 f/32-45 f/22-36

Filter diameter (mm) 55 55 62

Dimensions (maximum

diameter × height)

(approx., mm (in.))

69.5×69

(2 3/4 × 2 3/4)

71.5×85

(2 7/8 × 3 3/8)

76×86

(3 × 3 1/2)

Mass (approx., g (oz.)) 210 (7 4/8) 305 (10 3/4) 398 (14)

Name (Model name)

DT 18-55mm

F3.5-5.6 SAM

(SAL1855)

DT 55-200mm

F4-5.6 SAM

(SAL55200-2)

DT 18-135mm

F3.5-5.6 SAM

(SAL18135)

Specifications

Others

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 Micro,” “MagicGate,” and

are trademarks of

Sony Corporation.

• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of

Sony Corporation.

• “PhotoTV HD” is a trademark of

Sony Corporation.

• “AVCHD Progressive” and

“AVCHD Progressive” 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.

• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-

Definition Multimedia Interface are

trademarks or registered trademarks

of HDMI Licensing LLC.

• Macintosh and Mac OS are

trademarks or registered trademarks

of Apple Inc.

• PowerPC is a registered trademark

of IBM Corporation in the United

States.

• 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.

• MultiMediaCard is a trademark of

MultiMediaCard Association.

• “ ” 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.

• 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.)

• The application for PlayStation 3

requires PlayStation Network

account and application download.

Specifications

Accessible in areas where the

PlayStation Store is available.

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Numerics

3D ............................................... 39

AEL button ................................... 52

AF area ........................................ 54

AF Illuminator .............................. 57

Aperture Priority ........................... 36

Area Setting .................................. 28

Aspect Ratio ................................. 56

Audio signals ................................ 62

Auto HDR .................................... 55

Auto Review ................................. 58

AUTO+........................................ 37

Autofocus Mode ............................ 54

AVCHD ................................. 57, 71

Battery pack............................ 19, 21

Bracket......................................... 45

Cleaning Mode .............................. 62

Continuous Advance Priority AE ..... 40

Continuous shooting ...................... 45

Creative Style................................ 55

Date Imprint.................................. 60

Date/Time setup ............................ 27

DC IN terminal.............................. 16

Delete .................................... 34, 60

Diopter-adjustment ........................ 29

Disc creation................................. 71

DPOF Setup.................................. 60

D-Range Optimizer........................ 55

Drive mode................................... 45

Enlarged image.............................. 49

Exposure compensation .................. 43

Eye-Fi .......................................... 62

Eye-Start AF ................................. 57

Face Detection............................... 54

Flash compensation........................ 54

Flash mode ............................. 41, 77

Flash Off ................................ 30, 41

Fn button ................................ 52, 54

Focal length .................................. 88

Focus Hold Button ......................... 59

Focus Magnifier ............................ 59

Folder Name ................................. 61

Format.......................................... 60

GPS ............................................. 61

Hand-held Twilight ........................ 38

Histogram ..................................... 58

Image Data Converter..................... 68

Image Index .................................. 50

Image quality ................................ 56

Image size..................................... 47

ISO sensitivity............................... 54

JPEG............................................ 56

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Landscape .....................................38

Language ......................................62

LCD Brightness .............................61

LCD monitor .................................73

Lens .............................................24

Macro ...........................................38

Manual Exposure ...........................37

Memory card .................................21

Menu ............................................56

Metering Mode ..............................54

Movie Audio Recording ..................57

Movie File Format..........................57

Night Portrait.................................38

Night Scene...................................38

Number of recordable images.....79, 80

Playback Display............................60

PMB.............................................69

Portrait..........................................38

Power Save....................................61

Program Auto ................................36

Protect ..........................................60

RAW ............................................56

Recording movies...........................32

Recover Image DB .........................61

Red Eye Reduction .........................57

Remote Commander .......................16

Reset ............................................62

Rotate ...........................................52

Scene Selection ............................. 38

Select REC Folder ......................... 61

Self-timer ..................................... 45

Set the clock ................................. 27

Shooting....................................... 30

Shooting Tip ................................. 63

Shutter Priority.............................. 36

Slide Show ................................... 60

Slow sync. .................................... 41

Smile Shutter ................................ 54

Software....................................... 67

Specifications................................ 83

Sports Action ................................ 38

SteadyShot function ....................... 57

Sunset .......................................... 38

Sweep Panorama ..................... 39, 47

USB Connection............................ 62

Version ........................................ 62

Viewfinder ................................... 57

Viewing image .............................. 33

Viewing images on a TV screen ...... 51

White balance ............................... 54

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