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4-287-953-13(1)
Interchangeable Lens
Preparing the camera
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
Index
SLT-A65/SLT-A65V
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G:\Works\CX86800\DTP\IM\4287953111\4287953111SLTA65A65VU2\01GB- SLTA65A65VU2\010REG.fm Master: Left 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 INSTRUCTIONS. product. Model No. SLT-A65/A65V Serial No. __________________________ DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK WARNING OF FIRE OR To reduce fire o
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G:\Works\CX86800\DTP\IM\4287953111\4287953111SLTA65A65VU2\01GB- SLTA65A65VU2\010REG.fm Master: Right � 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 C
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G:\Works\CX86800\DTP\IM\4287953111\4287953111SLTA65A65VU2\01GB- SLTA65A65VU2\010REG.fm Master: Left 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-A65V Interchangeabl
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G:\Works\CX86800\DTP\IM\4287953111\4287953111SLTA65A65VU2\01GB- SLTA65A65VU2\010REG.fm Master: Right 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
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G:\Works\CX86800\DTP\IM\4287953111\4287953111SLTA65A65VU2\01GB- SLTA65A65VU2\010REG.fm Master: Left 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 f
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G:\Works\CX86800\DTP\IM\4287953111\4287953111SLTA65A65VU2\01GB- SLTA65A65VU2\010COVTOC.fm Master: Right Table of Contents Notes on using your camera .............................................. 9 Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items ............................................ 12 Identifying parts .............................................................. 13 Charging the battery pack ................................................ 19 Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sol
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G:\Works\CX86800\DTP\IM\4287953111\4287953111SLTA65A65VU2\01GB- SLTA65A65VU2\010COVTOC.fm Master: Left Using the playback functions Enlarging images ............................................................. 49 Switching to the display of the image list ....................... 50 Viewing images on a TV screen ...................................... 51 Functions list Functions that can be operated with the buttons/switch ..........................................................................
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G:\Works\CX86800\DTP\IM\4287953111\4287953111SLTA65A65VU2\01GB- SLTA65A65VU2\020REG.fm Master: L0.Right Preparing the camera 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 reco
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G:\Works\CX86800\DTP\IM\4287953111\4287953111SLTA65A65VU2\01GB- SLTA65A65VU2\020REG.fm Master: Left Notes on using your camera on AVCHD format-compatible devices. Notes on long-time recording 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 indicat
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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 SLT-A65M/ DT18-135mm A65VM Notes on shooting with the viewfinder This camera is equipped with an XGA Organic Electro-Luminescence viewfinder with high resolution and high con
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Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items First check the model name of your camera (page 11). 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) camera –α Handbook � Inst
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Preparing the camera G:\Works\CX86800\DTP\IM\4287953111\4287953111SLTA65A65VU2\01GB- SLTA65A65VU2\030GET.fm Master: Right Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Front side A Shutter button (30) M (Flash pop-up) button (41, 52) B Power switch (27) N Mounting index (24) C Control dial O Lens release button (25) D Remote sensor (45) P Focus mode switch (52) E Self-timer lamp (45) * Do not directly touch these F Lens contacts* parts. G Mirror* ** Do not cover this
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G:\Works\CX86800\DTP\IM\4287953111\4287953111SLTA65A65VU2\01GB- SLTA65A65VU2\030GET.fm Master: Left Identifying parts Rear side A Eyepiece sensors H Control button v/V/b/B/DISP (Display) (52)/ B Viewfinder* WB (White balance) (52)/ � When you look into the (Drive) (45, 52)/ viewfinder, the viewfinder (Picture Effect) (52) mode is activated, and when you take your face away from I Control button (Enter)/AF the viewfinder, the screen mode button (52)/Object Tracking returns to the LCD mon
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Preparing the camera G:\Works\CX86800\DTP\IM\4287953111\4287953111SLTA65A65VU2\01GB- SLTA65A65VU2\030GET.fm Master: Right Identifying parts Top side A Auto-lock Accessory shoe button (49)/ (Image index) button (50) B MENU button (56) C MOVIE button (32, 52) D FINDER/LCD button (52) E (Exposure) button (43) F ISO button (52) G Image sensor position mark H For shooting: (Smart teleconverter) button (52)/ Focus Magnifier button (52) For viewing: (Zoom in) button (49) I For shooting: AEL (AE
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G:\Works\CX86800\DTP\IM\4287953111\4287953111SLTA65A65VU2\01GB- SLTA65A65VU2\030GET.fm Master: Left 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 microp
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Preparing the camera G:\Works\CX86800\DTP\IM\4287953111\4287953111SLTA65A65VU2\01GB- SLTA65A65VU2\030GET.fm Master: Right Identifying parts K Battery insertion slot (21) L Battery cover (21) 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. 17 SLT-A65/A65V 4-287-953-11(1)
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Identifying parts Lens DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM E Lens contacts (Supplied with the SLT-A65K/A65VK/ F Focusing mode switch A65Y/A65VY) G Mounting index H Lens hood index I Zoom lock switch • The DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM/DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM/DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM are designed for Sony A- DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM mount cameras (models equipped (Supplied with the SLT-A65Y/A65VY) with an APS-C sized image sensor). You cannot use these lenses on 35mm-format cameras. � For the lenses other than
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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- 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. The battery pack is discharged little by little without using it. To miss the opportunity to shoot, check the remaining battery level before use. If the battery level is low, charge it again.
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Charging the battery pack For the U.S.A and Canada Connect the battery charger 2 Plug to the wall outlet (wall socket). Light on: Charging Light off: Charge completed Charging time About 175 minutes � When charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). � The CHARGE lamp turns off when CHARGE lamp charging is completed. For countries/regions other than the U.S.A. and Canada CHARGE lamp To a wall outlet (wall socket) Notes � The charging time differs depending on th
