Sony a (alpha) SLT-A33 user manual

User manual for the device Sony a (alpha) SLT-A33

Device: Sony a (alpha) SLT-A33
Category: Camcorder
Manufacturer: Sony
Size: 12.49 MB
Added : 3/12/2013
Number of pages: 203
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Summary of the content on the page No. 1

Preparing the camera
Interchangeable Lens
Digital Camera
Before your operation
Shooting images
Using the shooting function
Instruction Manual
Using the viewing function
A-mount
Changing your setup
Viewing images on a
computer
Printing images
Others
Index
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SLT-A33/A55/A55V 4-187-045-11 (1)

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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-A55/A55V/A33 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

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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 pack promptly described the instructions. For Customers in the U.S.A. Battery charger UL is an internationally recognized safety Even if the CHARGE lamp i

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If you have any questions about this Note: product, you may call: This equipment has been tested and found Sony Customer Information Services to comply with the limits for a Class B Center digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 1-800-222-SONY (7669) FCC Rules. The number below is for the FCC related These limits are designed to provide matters only. reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Regulatory Information This equipment generates, use

Summary of the content on the page No. 5

Disposal of Old Electrical & For Customers in Europe Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this SLT-A55V 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/ This symbol on the product or on its Notice f

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Disposal of waste batteries Notice for customers in the (applicable in the European Union United Kingdom and other European countries with separate collection systems) 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 This symbol on the battery or on the mark) must be

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Notes on using your camera Shooting procedure Back up recommendation � This camera has two modes for shooting: To avoid the potential risk of data loss, the LCD monitor mode using the LCD always copy (back up) data to other monitor, and the viewfinder mode using medium. the viewfinder. � The recorded image may be different Notes on the LCD monitor, electronic from the image you monitored before viewfinder, lens, and image sensor recording. � The LCD monitor and electronic viewfinder are man

Summary of the content on the page No. 8

Notes on long-time recording On GPS-compatible devices (SLT- � When you continue to shoot for a long A55V only) time, the temperature of the camera rises. � To determine whether your camera If the temperature reaches above a certain supports GPS function, check the model level, the mark is indicated on the name of your camera. screen and the camera is turned off GPS-compatible: SLT-A55V automatically. If the power is turned off, GPS-incompatible: SLT-A55/A33 leave the camera for 10 min

Summary of the content on the page No. 9

Table of Contents Notes on using your camera .............................................. 7 Checking the accessories supplied ..................................13 Preparing the Identifying parts .............................................................. 14 camera Charging the battery pack ................................................ 18 Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) ..................................................................................... 20 Attac

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Shooting with a suitable setting for the subject ............... 63 Shooting with preset settings according to the scene (Scene Selection) ............................................... 63 Shooting panoramic images (Sweep Shooting) . 66 Shooting continuously at high speed (Continuous Advance Priority AE) ........................................ 69 Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode) ..................................................................................... 70

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Using brightness compensation for the entire image (Exposure compensation) ................................ 101 Adjusting the amount of flash light (Flash Compensation) ................................................103 Selecting the flash control mode to set the amount of flash light (Flash control) ................................ 104 Selecting the method for measuring the brightness of a subject (Metering Mode) ................................. 105 Setting ISO ...........................

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Playing back images ...................................................... 121 Using the viewing Checking the information of recorded images .............. 127 function Protecting images (Protect) ........................................... 131 Deleting images (Delete) ............................................... 132 Viewing images on a TV screen .................................... 134 Changing your GPS setting (SLT-A55V only) ...................................... 138 setup Setting image s

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Preparing the camera Preparing the camera Checking the accessories supplied The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. � BC-VW1 Battery charger (1) � Eyecup (1) (Attached on the camera) � CD-ROM (Application Software for α camera) (1) � Instruction Manual (This manual) � Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not (1) supplied in the U.S.A. and Canada) � Rechargeable battery pack NP- FW50 (1) � USB cable (1) � Shoulder strap (1) � Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) 13

Summary of the content on the page No. 14

Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Front side A Shutter button (59) N Lens release button (27) B Power switch (28) O Focus mode switch (85, 90) C Control dial (73) * Do not directly touch these parts. D Remote sensor ** Do not cover this part E Self-timer lamp (117) during movie recording. F Lens contacts* G Mirror* H Preview button (74) I Mount J Built-in flash* (96) K Microphone** L Mode dial (59 – 80) M (Flash pop-up) button (96) 14

Summary of the content on the page No. 15

Preparing the camera Rear side A Microphone** N Speaker B Auto-lock Accessory shoe (99) O Image sensor position mark (87) C MENU button (49) P D-RANGE (Dynamic range) D Viewfinder* (39) button (107) E Eyepiece sensors (39) Q For shooting: AEL (AE lock) F Diopter-adjustment dial (29) button (78, 100) For viewing: (Zoom in) G LCD monitor (42, 121, 127) button (124) H Light sensor (153) R For shooting: (Exposure) I (Playback) button (121) button (101) J Access lamp (22) For viewing: (Zoom o

Summary of the content on the page No. 16

T Control button When the menu is turned on: v/ V/b/B button (46) When the menu is turned off: DISP (Display) (40, 121)/WB (White balance) (112)/ (Drive) (116)/ISO (106) U Control button (Enter) (46)/AF button (89) * Do not directly touch these parts. ** Do not cover this part during movie recording. 16

Summary of the content on the page No. 17

Preparing the camera Sides/Bottom � Use a tripod with a screw length A REMOTE terminal of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). � When connecting the RM- You will be unable to firmly S1AM/RM-L1AM Remote secure the camera to tripods Commander (sold separately) to having screws longer than 5.5 the camera, insert the plug of mm (7/32 inch), and may the Remote Commander into damage the camera. the REMOTE terminal, G Memory card insertion slot (20) aligning the guide of the plug with the guide of

Summary of the content on the page No. 18

Charging the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP-FW50 “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. 1 Insert the battery pack onto the battery charger. Push the battery pack until it clicks. For the U.S.A and Canada 2 Connect the battery charger to the Plug wall outlet (wall socket). Light on: Charging Light off:

Summary of the content on the page No. 19

Preparing the camera Notes � The charging time differs depending on the remaining capacity of the battery back or charging conditions. � We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 to 30°C (50 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). � Do not try to charge the battery pack again right after it has been charged, or when it ha

Summary of the content on the page No. 20

Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) 1 While sliding the cover open lever, open the cover. 2 Firmly insert the battery pack all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery. Lock lever 3 Insert 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. 4 Close the cover. 20


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