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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
Function list
Viewing images on a
computer
Others
Index
SLT-A58
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English CAUTION Battery pack Owner’s Record If the battery pack is mishandled, the The model and serial numbers are located battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even on the bottom. Record the serial number in chemical burns. Observe the following the space provided below. Refer to these cautions. numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. • Do not disassemble. Model No. SLT-A58 � Do not crush and do not expose the Serial No.
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For Customers in the U.S.A. For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada UL is an internationally recognized safety organization. RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION The UL Mark on the product means it has BATTERIES been UL Listed. Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve If you have any questions about this our environment by product, you may call: returning your used Sony Customer Information Center rechargeable batteries 1-800-222-SONY (7669). to the collection and The number below i
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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 Notice for the customers in the digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the countries applying EU Directives FCC Rules. This product has been manufactured by or These limits are designed to provide on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 reasonable protection against harmful Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. interference in a residential installation. Inquiries related to pro
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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 This symbol on the or on the packaging product or on its packaging indicates that the battery indicates that this product provided with this product shall not be treated as shall not be treated
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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 Notes on using your camera ............................................ 10 Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items ............................................ 12 Identifying parts .............................................................. 13 Front ...........................................................................13 Back ............................................................................ 14 Top .....................................................
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Using the shooting functions Using the flash ................................................................. 41 Adjusting the image brightness ....................................... 43 Selecting the drive mode .................................... 45 Switching the recording information display (DISP) ...... 46 Setting image size ............................................................ 47 Image Size .................................................................. 47 Panorama: Size ......
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Others List of screen icons .......................................................... 71 Functions available for each shooting mode ................... 74 Flash modes available ..................................................... 75 Learning more about the camera (α Handbook) .............76 Checking the number of recordable images/ recording time ............................................................ 77 Specifications ..................................................................81
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Notes on using your camera � Do not expose the camera to sunlight or Shooting procedure This camera has 2 modes for monitoring shoot toward the sun for extended subjects: an LCD screen mode using the periods of time. The internal mechanism may be damaged. If reflected sunlight is LCD screen, and a viewfinder mode using the viewfinder. focused on a nearby object, it may cause a fire. Notes on the functions available with � There is a magnet on the back and around the camera the rotating s
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Notes on using your camera Notes on importing AVCHD movies to On the data specifications described a computer in this manual When importing AVCHD movies to a The data on performance and specifications computer, for Windows computers, use the are defined under the following conditions, “PlayMemories Home” software. except as described in this manual: at an ordinary ambient temperature of 25ºC Notes on playing movies on other (77°F), and using a battery pack that has devices been fully char
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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 quantity. Supplied with all models � Body cap (1) (Attached to the � Camera (1) camera) � Battery charger BC-VM10A (1) � Eyepiece cup (1) (Attached to the camera) � Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (not � Instruction Manual (This manual) supplied in the U.S.A. and (1) Canada) SLT-A58K � DT18-55mm zo
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Preparing the camera Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details on operation for the parts. Front A Shutter button (30) J Microphone** B Power switch (27) K Mode dial (36) C Control dial (33, 36) L (Flash pop-up) button (41) D Self-timer lamp (45) M Mounting index (24) E Lens contacts* N Lens release button (25) F Mirror* O Focus mode switch (51) � This mirror is made of a * Do not directly touch these transmissive film. Do not touch parts. the mirror. Doing so may soil or **
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Identifying parts Back A Eyepiece sensors G Control button v/V/b/B/DISP (Display B Viewfinder* Contents) (46)/WB (White � When you look into the Balance) (54)/ (Drive viewfinder, viewfinder mode is Mode) (45)/ (Picture Effect) activated, and when you move (54) your face away from the viewfinder, viewing mode H Control button (Enter)/AF returns to LCD screen mode. button (53)/Lock-on AF button C Diopter-adjustment dial (29) (53) D LCD screen (71) I (In-Camera Guide) button E Eyepiece
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Preparing the camera Identifying parts Top 1)2) 1) A Multi interface shoe For details on compatible accessories for the Multi interface shoe, visit the B MENU button (55) Sony web site, or consult a Sony C Image sensor position dealer or local authorized Sony service facility in your area. mark Accessories for the Accessory Shoe D FINDER/LCD button (51) can also be used. Operation with other manufactures’ accessories is not E ZOOM button (51) guaranteed. F ISO button (51) G For shooting:
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Identifying parts Sides/Bottom A Hooks for shoulder strap D m (Microphone) jack � Attach both ends of the strap to � When an external microphone the camera. is connected, the internal microphone is automatically turned off. If the external microphone is a plug-in-power type, the power of the microphone is supplied by the camera. E HDMI micro jack (50) F Multi/Micro USB Terminal (66) B Speaker � Supports Micro USB compatible device. C DC IN terminal � When connecting the AC- PW10AM AC Ad
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Preparing the camera Identifying parts G Battery insertion slot (21) H Battery cover (21) I 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. J Access lamp (22) K Memory card insertion slot (21) L Memory card cover (21) GB 17
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Identifying parts Lens DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II A Focusing ring (Supplied with the SLT-A58K/ B Zoom ring A58Y) C Focal-length scale D Focal-length index E Lens contacts F Focusing mode switch G Mounting index H Lens hood index DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM I Zoom lock switch (Supplied with the SLT-A58Y) � The DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II/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 sensor). You cannot use these l
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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. The battery pack can also be used when it has not been fully charged. The charged battery pack is discharged little by little, even when you do not use it. To avoid missing an opportunity to shoot, charge the battery pack again before you shoot. I
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Charging the battery pack For the U.S.A. and Canada Connect the battery charger 2 Plug to a wall outlet (wall socket). Light on: Charging Light off: Charge completed Charging time About 175 minutes CHARGE lamp � When charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). � The CHARGE lamp turns off when 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 the
