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4-420-752-11(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-A37
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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-A37 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 packs promptly as described in the instructions. For Customers in the U.S.A. Battery charger UL is an internationally recognized safety Even if the CHARGE
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This product has been tested and found Note: compliant with the limits set out in the This equipment has been tested and found EMC Directive for using connection cables to comply with the limits for a Class B shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Attention These limits are designed to provide The electromagnetic fields at the specific reasonable protection against harmful frequencies may influence the picture and interference in a resid
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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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Table of Contents Notes on using your camera .............................................. 8 Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items ............................................ 10 Identifying parts ............................................................... 11 Charging the battery pack ................................................ 17 Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) ..................................................................................... 19
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Using the playback functions Enlarging images ............................................................. 47 Switching to the display of the image list ....................... 48 Viewing images on a TV screen ...................................... 49 Functions list Functions that can be operated with the buttons/switch ..................................................................................... 50 Selecting a function with the Fn (Function) button ......... 51 Functions that can be se
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Notes on using your camera Shooting procedure Back up recommendation � This camera has 2 modes for monitoring To avoid the potential risk of data loss, subjects: the LCD screen mode using the always copy (back up) data to other LCD screen, and the viewfinder mode medium. using the viewfinder. Notes on the LCD screen, electronic � The recorded image may be different from the image you monitored before viewfinder, lens, and image sensor recording. � The LCD screen and electronic viewfinder a
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Notes on using your camera temperature of the camera drops before On the data specifications described continuing to shoot. in this manual � The surface of the camera may get warm. The data on performance and specifications This is not a malfunction. is defined under the following conditions, except as described in this manual: at an Notes on importing AVCHD movies to ordinary ambient temperature of 25ºC a computer (77°F), and using a battery pack that is When importing AVCHD movies to a
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Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items First check the model name of your camera (page 9). 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-VW1 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 � Instruc
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Preparing the camera Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Front side A Shutter button (29) L (Flash pop-up) button (39, 50) B Power switch (25) M Mounting index (22) C Control dial N Lens release button (23) D Self-timer lamp (43) O Focus mode switch (50) E Lens contacts* * Do not directly touch these F Mirror* parts. G Preview button (50) ** Do not cover this part during movie recording. H Mount Doing so may cause noise I Built-in flash* (39) or lower th
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Identifying parts Rear side A Eyecup WB (White balance) (50)/ (Drive) (43, 50)/ISO B Viewfinder* (50) � When you look into the I Control button (Enter)/AF viewfinder, the viewfinder mode is activated, and when button/Object Tracking button you take your face away from (52) the viewfinder, the screen mode J (In-Camera Guide) button returns to the LCD screen mode. (61) For viewing: (Delete) button C Eyepiece sensors (33) D Diopter-adjustment dial (27) K (Playback) button (32) E LCD scr
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Preparing the camera Identifying parts Top side A Auto-lock Accessory shoe button (47)/ (Image index) button (48) B MENU button (54) J MOVIE button (31, 50) C Microphone* * Do not cover this part D FINDER/LCD button (50) during movie recording. E Speaker Doing so may cause noise or lower the volume. F Image sensor position mark G ZOOM button (50) H For shooting: AEL (AE lock) button (50, 57) For viewing: (Zoom in) button (50) I For shooting: (Exposure) button (41)/AV (Aperture value)
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Identifying parts Sides/Bottom A REMOTE terminal C HDMI mini terminal (49) � When connecting the RM- D (USB) terminal L1AM Remote Commander E Microphone jack (sold separately) to the camera, insert the plug of the Remote � When an external microphone Commander into the REMOTE is connected, the internal terminal, aligning the guide of microphone is turned off the plug with the guide of the automatically. When the REMOTE terminal. Make sure external microphone is a plug- that the cord o
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Preparing the camera Identifying parts I Connection plate cover � For using the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) Be careful not to catch the cord of the AC Adaptor in the cover when you close the cover. 15
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Identifying parts Lens DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM A Focusing ring (Supplied with the SLT-A37K/A37Y) B Zoom ring C Focal-length scale D Focal-length index E Lens contacts F Focusing mode switch G Mounting index DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM H Lens hood index (Supplied with the SLT-A37Y) 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- mount cameras (models equipped with an APS-C sized image DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM sensor). You c
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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. The battery pack is discharged little by little, even when you do not use it. To avoid missing an opportunity to shoot, check the remaining battery level before you shoot. If the battery level i
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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 250 minutes � When charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C CHARGE lamp (77°F). � The CHARGE lamp turns off when For countries/regions other than the charging is completed. U.S.A. and Canada CHARGE lamp To a wall outlet (wall socket) Notes � The charging time differs depending on th
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Preparing the camera Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) While sliding the cover open 1 lever, open the cover. Firmly insert the battery pack 2 all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery. Lock lever Insert a memory card. 3 � With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Ensure the notched corner faces correctly. Close the cover. 4 19
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Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) To remove the battery pack Turn off the camera. Slide the lock lever in the direction of the arrow 10 seconds after turning off the camera, then remove the battery pack. Be careful not to drop the battery pack. Lock lever To remove the memory card Check that the access lamp is not lit, then open the cover, and push the memory card once. To check the remaining battery level The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that h
