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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-A35 4-281-650-12 (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-A35 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 THESE I
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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 Center to comply with the limits for a Class B 1-800-222-SONY (7669) digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the The number below is for the FCC related FCC Rules. matters only. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful Regulatory Information interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
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Disposal of Old Electrical & For Customers in Europe Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other Notice for the customers in the European countries with separate countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony collection systems) 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 gua
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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 To avoid the potential risk of data loss, monitoring subjects: the LCD monitor always copy (back up) data to other mode using the LCD monitor, and the medium. viewfinder mode using 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 viewfin
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Notes on long-time recording Warning on copyright � When you continue to shoot for a long Television programs, films, videotapes, and time, the temperature of the camera rises. other materials may be copyrighted. If the temperature reaches above a certain Unauthorized recording of such materials level, the mark is indicated on the may be contrary to the provisions of the screen and the camera is turned off copyright laws. automatically. If the power is turned off, leave the camera for 10 m
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Table of Contents Notes on using your camera .............................................. 7 Checking the accessories supplied ..................................13 Preparing the Identifying parts .............................................................. 14 camera Charging the battery pack ................................................ 19 Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) ..................................................................................... 21 Attac
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Shooting with an effect filter to obtain the various textures (Picture Effect) ........................ 67 Shooting panoramic images (Sweep Shooting) ............................................................................ 69 Shooting continuously at high speed (Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE) .................... 72 Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode) ..................................................................................... 74 Shooting with prog
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Using brightness compensation for the entire image (Exposure compensation) ................................ 104 Adjusting the amount of flash light (Flash Compensation) ................................................106 Selecting the flash control mode to set the amount of flash light (Flash control) ................................ 107 Selecting the method for measuring the brightness of a subject (Metering Mode) ................................. 108 Setting ISO ...........................
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Playing back images ...................................................... 123 Using the viewing Checking the information of recorded images .............. 129 function Protecting images (Protect) ........................................... 133 Deleting images (Delete) ............................................... 134 Viewing images on a TV screen .................................... 136 Changing your Setting image size and image quality ............................ 140 setup Setting the meth
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Preparing the camera Preparing the camera Checking the accessories supplied The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. Common accessories � Body cap (1) (Attached on the � BC-VW1 Battery charger (1) camera) � Eyecup (1) (Attached on the � Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not camera) supplied in the U.S.A. and � CD-ROM (Application Software Canada) for α camera) (1) � Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) SLT-A35K � Rechargeable battery pack NP- � DT18-55mm zoom lens/Front FW50 (
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Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Front side A Shutter button (60) N Focus mode switch (89, 94) B Power switch (30) * Do not directly touch these parts. C Control dial (77) ** Do not cover this part D Self-timer lamp (120) during movie recording. E Lens contacts* F Mirror* G Preview button (78) H Mount I Built-in flash* (99) J Microphone** K Mode dial (60 – 84) L (Flash pop-up) button (99) M Lens release button (28) 14
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Preparing the camera Rear side A Microphone** M Speaker B Auto-lock Accessory shoe N Image sensor position (102) mark (91) C MENU button (50) O D-RANGE (Dynamic range) button (110, 149) D Viewfinder* (40) P For shooting: AEL (AE lock) E Eyepiece sensors (40) button (82, 103) F Diopter-adjustment dial (31) For viewing: (Zoom in) button (126) G LCD monitor (43, 123, 129) H (Playback) button (123) Q For shooting: (Exposure) button (104) I Access lamp (23) For viewing: (Zoom out) J For shoo
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S Control button When the menu is turned on: v/ V/b/B button (47) When the menu is turned off: DISP (Display) (41, 123)/WB (White balance) (115)/ (Drive) (119)/ISO (109) T Control button (Enter) (47)/AF button (93) * Do not directly touch these parts. ** Do not cover this part during movie recording. 16
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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 (21) aligning the guide of the plug with the guide of
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Lens DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM (Supplied with the SLT-A35K/A35Y) (Supplied with the SLT-A35Y) A Focusing ring 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 cannot use these lens on 35mm-format cameras. � For the lenses other than DT 18- 55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM/DT 55-
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Preparing the camera 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:
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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 has not been used after
