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Preparing the camera
Interchangeable Lens
Digital Camera
Shooting and viewing
images
Shooting images to suit your
subject
Instruction Manual
Using the shooting
functions
A-mount
Using the playback
functions
Functions list
Viewing images on a
computer
Others
Advanced operations
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answers to frequently asked questions can be
found at our Customer Support Website.
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SLT-A
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Owner’s Record IMPORTANT SAFETY The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. INSTRUCTIONS Record the serial number in the space provided below. SAVE THESE Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. INSTRUCTIONS. Model No. SLT-A77/A77V Serial No. __________________________ DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK WARNING OF FIRE OR To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or ELECTRIC SHOCK, moisture. CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE
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� Keep the battery pack out of the reach of accept any interference received, including small children. interference that may cause undesired � Keep the battery pack dry. operation. � Replace only with the same or equivalent This Class B digital apparatus complies type recommended by Sony. with Canadian ICES-003. � Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions. For Customers in the U.S.A. Battery charger UL is an internationally recognized safety Even if the CHARGE
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Note: For Customers in Europe 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. Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that This equipment generates, uses, and can this SLT-A77V Interchangeable Lens radiate radio frequency energy and, if not Digital Camera is in compliance with the instal
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Disposal of Old Electrical & Disposal of waste batteries Electronic Equipment (Applicable in (applicable in the European Union the European Union and other and other European countries with European countries with separate separate collection systems) 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. This symbol on the product or on its On certain batteries this symbol might be
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Notice for customers in the United Kingdom 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
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Table of Contents Basic operations ...............................................................14 This section provides basic information on operating the camera. Read this section first. Notes on using your camera ............................................ 15 Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items ............................................ 18 Identifying parts .............................................................. 19 Charging the battery pack ..........................
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Switching the recording information display (DISP) ...... 52 Setting image size ............................................................ 53 Image Size .................................................................. 53 Panorama: Size ........................................................... 53 Using the playback functions Enlarging images ............................................................. 55 Switching to the display of the image list ....................... 56 Viewing images o
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Graphic Display ......................................................... 89 Monitoring the subject through the lens without effects displayed ...........................................................89 List of icons for viewfinder mode .............................. 90 Display panel .............................................................. 93 Shooting a clear image without camera shake ................ 94 Camera shake warning indicator ................................ 94 Using the Stead
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Direct manual focus ................................................. 125 AF/MF control ......................................................... 126 Detecting faces .............................................................. 127 Face Detection .......................................................... 127 Face Registration ...................................................... 128 Smile Shutter ............................................................ 129 Adjusting the brightness of the i
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Playback The screen displayed for playback mode ...................... 159 Switching the screen during playback ...................... 159 List of icons on the histogram display ..................... 159 Using the playback functions ........................................ 161 Rotating an image .................................................... 161 View Mode ............................................................... 161 Slide Show ..........................................................
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Power Save ............................................................... 179 FINDER/LCD Setting .............................................. 179 Lens compensation ........................................................ 180 Lens Comp.: Peripheral Shading .............................. 180 Lens Comp.: Chromatic Aberration ......................... 180 Lens Comp.: Distortion ............................................ 180 Setting the method for recording on a memory card ..... 181 Format ....
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Trouble shooting/Others Troubleshooting ............................................................. 203 Warning messages ......................................................... 212 Precautions ....................................................................214 To use your camera abroad — Power sources .............. 217 AVCHD format ............................................................. 218 GPS (SLT-A77V only) .................................................. 219 3D-shootings ...
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Basic operations This section provides the basic information on operating the camera. Read this section first. To more effectively take advantage of the camera, see “Advanced operations” (page 85). 14
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Notes on using your camera Shooting procedure No compensation for contents of the � This camera has 2 modes for monitoring recording subjects: the LCD monitor mode using The contents of the recording cannot be the LCD monitor, and the viewfinder compensated for if recording or playback is mode using the viewfinder. not possible due to a malfunction of your � The recorded image may be different camera or a memory card, etc. from the image you monitored before recording. Back up recommend
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Notes on using your camera Notes on long-time recording on AVCHD format-compatible devices. DVD-based players or recorders cannot � When you continue to shoot for a long play back HD image quality discs, as time, the temperature of the camera rises. they are incompatible with the AVCHD If the temperature reaches above a certain format. Also, DVD-based players or level, the mark is indicated on the recorders may fail to eject HD image screen and the camera is turned off quality discs.
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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. Model name Lens SLT-A77/A77V – SLT-A77K/ DT18-55mm A77VK SLT-A77Q/ DT16-50mm A77VQ SLT-A77M/ DT18-135mm A77VM Notes on shooting with the viewfinder This camera is equipped with an XGA Organic Electro-Luminescence viewfinder with high resolution and high contrast. This vie
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Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items First check the model name of your camera (page 17). The accessories supplied differ depending on the model. The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. Common accessories � Body cap (1) (Attached on the • Camera (1) camera) � BC-VM10A Battery charger (1) � Accessory shoe cap (1) (Attached on the camera) � Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (not � Eyecup (1) (Attached on the supplied in the U.S.A. and camera) Canada) �CD-ROM (1) – Ap
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Preparing the camera Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Front side A AF illuminator (120)/Self-timer L Mode dial (42) lamp (155) M (Flash pop-up) button (47, B Shutter button (36) 135) C Power switch (33) N Mounting index (30) D Front control dial (102) O Lens release button (31) E Remote sensor (158) P Focus mode dial (116, 123) F Lens contacts* * Do not directly touch these parts. G Mirror* ** Do not cover this part H Preview button (105) during movie r
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Identifying parts Rear side A Eyecup (86) I DISP (Display) button (87, 159) B Eyepiece sensors (86) J (Smart teleconverter) C Viewfinder* button (153)/Focus Magnifier � When you look into the button (124) viewfinder, the viewfinder K (In-Camera Guide) button mode is activated, and when you take your face away from (70) the viewfinder, the screen mode For viewing: (Delete) button returns to the LCD monitor (40) mode. L (Playback) button (39) D Diopter-adjustment dial (35) * Do not dir
