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Interchangeable Lens Preparing the camera
Digital Camera
Shooting and viewing
images
Shooting images to suit
your subject
α Handbook
Using the shooting
functions
A-mount
Using the playback
functions
Functions list
Viewing images on a
computer
Others
Advanced operations
Index
©2011 Sony Corporation
SLT-A65/SLT-A65V
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Table of Contents Basic operations ................................................................. 9 This section provides basic information on operating the camera. The contents of the “Basic operations” section are the same as those in the Instruction Manual supplied. Notes on using your camera ............................................ 10 Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items ............................................ 13 Identifying parts ...................................
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Selecting the drive mode .................................... 46 Switching the recording information display (DISP) ...... 47 Setting image size ............................................................ 48 Image Size .................................................................. 48 Panorama: Size ........................................................... 48 Using the playback functions Enlarging images ............................................................. 50 Switching to the dis
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Histogram ................................................................... 82 The digital level gauge ............................................... 83 Monitoring the subject through the lens without effects displayed ...........................................................83 List of icons for viewfinder mode .............................. 84 Shooting a clear image without camera shake ................ 86 Camera shake warning indicator ................................ 86 Using the Steady
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Face Detection .......................................................... 117 Face Registration ...................................................... 118 Smile Shutter ............................................................ 119 Adjusting the brightness of the image ........................... 121 AE Lock ................................................................... 121 Metering Mode ......................................................... 122 Flash Comp. ............................
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View Mode ............................................................... 146 Slide Show ............................................................... 147 Playback Display ...................................................... 147 Scrolling panoramic images ..................................... 148 Protecting images (Protect) ........................................... 149 Deleting images (Delete) ............................................... 150 Delete (Multiple Img.) ......................
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Setting the method for recording on a memory card ..... 166 Format ......................................................................166 File Number ............................................................. 166 Folder Name ............................................................. 166 Select REC Folder .................................................... 167 New Folder ............................................................... 167 Recover Image DB ................................
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Battery pack/Battery charger ......................................... 208 The License ................................................................... 210 Index .............................................................................. 211 8
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Basic operations The contents of the “Basic operations” section are the same as those in the Instruction Manual supplied. This section provides the basic information on operating the camera. To more effectively take advantage of the camera, see “Advanced operations” (page 79). 9
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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-A65/A65V – SLT-A65K/ DT18-55mm A65VK SLT-A65Y/ DT18-55mm and A65VY DT55-200mm 12
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Preparing the camera Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items First check the model name of your camera (page 12). 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) � Eyecup (1) (Attached on the camera) � Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not �CD-ROM (1) supplied in the U.S.A. and – Application Software for α Canada) camer
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Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Front side A Shutter button (31) M (Flash pop-up) button (42, 124) B Power switch (28) N Mounting index (25) C Control dial (94) O Lens release button (26) D Remote sensor (142) P Focus mode switch (108, 114) E Self-timer lamp (140) * Do not directly touch these F Lens contacts* parts. G Mirror* ** Do not cover this part during movie recording. H Preview button (97) Doing so may cause noise I Mount or lower the volume.
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Preparing the camera Identifying parts Rear side A Eyepiece sensors (80) H Control button v/V/b/B/DISP (Display) (81, B Viewfinder* 144)/WB (White balance) � When you look into the (134)/ (Drive) (46, 139)/ viewfinder, the viewfinder (Picture Effect) (131) mode is activated, and when you take your face away from I Control button (Enter)/AF the viewfinder, the screen mode button (112)/Object Tracking returns to the LCD monitor button (112) mode. J (In-Camera Guide) button C Diopter-ad
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Identifying parts Top side A Auto-lock Accessory shoe For viewing: (Zoom out) (124) button (50)/ (Image index) button (51) B MENU button (57) C MOVIE button (33, 103) D FINDER/LCD button (164) E (Exposure) button (44) F ISO button (127) G Image sensor position mark (110) H For shooting: (Smart teleconverter) button (138)/ Focus Magnifier button (115) For viewing: (Zoom in) button (50) I For shooting: AEL (AE lock) button (121)/AV (Aperture value) button (99) 16
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Preparing the camera Identifying parts Sides/Bottom A Hooks for shoulder strap C Speaker � Attach both ends of the strap D DC IN terminal onto the camera. � 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. E Microphone jack � When an external microphone is connected, the internal microphone is turned off automatically. When the B REMOTE terminal external micropho
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Identifying parts K Battery insertion slot (22) L Battery cover (22) M Tripod 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. 18
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Preparing the camera Identifying parts Lens DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM (Supplied with the SLT-A65Y/A65VY) (Supplied with the SLT-A65K/ A65VK/A65Y/A65VY) A Focusing ring operating instructions supplied with the lens. B Zoom ring C Focal-length scale D Focal-length index E Lens contacts F Focusing mode switch G Mounting index � The DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM/DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM are designed for Sony A- mount cameras (models equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor). You c
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Charging the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP- FM500H “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (supplied). The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack can be charged even when it has not been fully depleted. It can also be used when it has not been fully charged. Insert the battery pack onto 1 the battery charger. Push the battery pack until it clicks. For the U.S.A and Canada Connect the battery charger 2 Plug to the wall outlet (wall socket). Light on: Charging Light of
