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4-436-247-11(1)
Interchangeable Lens
Digital Camera
Instruction Manual
A-mount
SLT-A99/SLT-A99V
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Owner’s Record Caution The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Battery pack Record the serial number in the space provided below. If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even Refer to these numbers whenever you call chemical burns. Observe the following upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. cautions. • Do not disassemble. Model No. SLT-A99/SLT-A99V � Do not crush and do not expose the Serial No. __________________________ bat
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Regulatory Information For Customers in the U.S.A. Declaration of Conformity and Canada Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SLT-A99V RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION Responsible Party: Sony Electronics BATTERIES Inc. Lithium-Ion batteries are Address:16530 Via Esprillo, recyclable. San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. You can help preserve Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 our environment by returning your used This device complies with Part 15 of the rechargeable batteries to FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the the
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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-A99V 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 Introduction of functions ................................................... 9 Before use Notes on using your camera ............................................ 12 Checking the supplied items ............................................ 15 Identifying parts .............................................................. 16 Front side .................................................................... 16 Rear side ...............................................................
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Camera shake warning indicator ................................ 60 Using the SteadyShot function ................................... 60 Holding the camera properly ...................................... 61 Removing the Eyepiece cup ............................................ 62 Shooting and viewing images Shooting still images ....................................................... 63 Recording movies ............................................................ 65 Playing back images ..........
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Introduction of functions This section introduces some frequently-used shooting functions and characteristic functions. See the pages in parentheses for details. Shooting functions used frequently Exposure compensation (30) You can compensate the exposure to adjust the brightness of the entire screen. Even when the exposure mode is set to M, the exposure can be compensated if the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO]. ISO sensitivity (73)/Multi frame noise reduction (73) You can set the sensitivit
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Introduction of functions DRO/Auto HDR (75) D-Range Optimizer: By dividing the image into small areas, the camera analyses the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background, producing the image with the optimal brightness and gradation. Auto HDR: Shoots 3 images with different exposures, and then overlays these images to create an image with rich gradation. Creative Style (74) You can select the desired style from among 13 styles. You can also adjust certain factors of
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Introduction of functions Customization (42) The camera is equipped with a custom button that can be assigned a desired function.You can also assign functions to other buttons, such as the AEL button, or the ISO button. 11
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Before use Notes on using your camera Notes on the LCD screen, electronic Screen language viewfinder, lens, and image sensor You can select the language displayed � The LCD screen and electronic on the screen using the menu (page 47). viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so Shooting procedure over 99.99% of the pixels are operational This camera has 2 modes for monitoring for effective use. However, there may be subjects: the LCD screen mode using the s
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Before use Notes on using your camera � When the temperature of the camera On GPS-compatible devices (SLT- rises, the image quality may deteriorate. A99V only) It is recommended that you wait until the � To determine whether your camera temperature of the camera drops before supports GPS function, check the model continuing to shoot. name of your camera. � The surface of the camera may get warm. GPS-compatible: SLT-A99V This is not a malfunction. GPS-incompatible: SLT-A99 � Use GPS in acc
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Notes on using your camera every detail of the entire composition, you can also use the LCD screen. � 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 recommend that you look at the center area of the viewfinder. 14
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Before use Before use Checking the supplied items Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility if all the accessories are not supplied. The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. � Camera (1) � Shoulder strap (1) � BC-VM10A Battery charger (1) � Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) � Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (not supplied in the U.S.A. and Canada) � Shoe Cap (1) (Attached on the camera) � Eyepiece cup (1) (Attached on * Multiple power cords may be
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Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Front side A AF illuminator (38)/Self-timer L Lens release button (56) lamp M Silent multi-controller (32) B Shutter button (63) * Do not directly touch these C Power switch (57) parts. D Front control dial E Remote sensor F Lens contacts* G Mounting index (55) H Mirror* I Preview button (30, 42) J Mount K Custom button (30, 42) 16
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Before use Identifying parts Rear side A MENU button (37) F Light sensor B Eyepiece cup (62) G LCD screen (25, 59) C Viewfinder* H MOVIE button (42, 65) � When you look into the I For shooting: AF/MF (Auto viewfinder, the viewfinder focus/manual focus) button (30, mode is activated, and when 42) you take your face away from the viewfinder, the viewing For viewing: (Enlarge) mode returns to the LCD screen button (30) mode. J For shooting: AEL (AE lock) D Eyepiece sensors (62) button (30
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Identifying parts M DISP (Display) button (30) N (Smart teleconverter) button (30, 42)/Zoom button (30)/Focus Magnifier button (30) O For shooting: AF RANGE button (30) For viewing: (Delete) button (67) When the Fn screen or menu screen is displayed: In-Camera Guide button (48) P Access lamp (53) Q (Playback) button (66) * Do not directly touch this part. 18
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Before use Identifying parts Top side A Microphone* J ISO button (41, 73) B Mode dial lock release button K Display panel illumination (68) button (29) C Mode dial (68) L Image sensor position mark D Multi interface shoe** (24) M Rear control dial � Some of the accessories may not be inserted fully and * Do not cover this part protrude backward from the during movie recording. Multi interface shoe. However, Doing so may cause noise the accessory reaches the front or lower the volume. e
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Identifying parts manufactures’ accessories are not guaranteed. 20
