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4-420-759-11(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-A57
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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-A57 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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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. The manufacturer of this product is Sony These limits are designed to provide Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku reasonable protection against harmful Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized interference in a residential installation. Representative for EMC and
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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 Notes on using your camera .............................................. 9 Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items ............................................ 11 Identifying parts .............................................................. 12 Charging the battery pack ................................................ 18 Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) ..................................................................................... 20 A
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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 ..................................................................................... 52 Selecting a function with the Fn (Function) button ......... 53 Functions that can be se
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Notes on using your camera Shooting procedure No compensation for contents of the � This camera has 2 modes for monitoring recording subjects: the LCD screen mode using the The contents of the recording cannot be LCD screen, and the viewfinder mode compensated for if recording or playback is using the viewfinder. not possible due to a malfunction of your � The recorded image may be different camera or a memory card, etc. from the image you monitored before recording. Back up recommendat
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Notes on using your camera If the temperature reaches above a certain � 1080 60p/50p movies can be played back level, the mark is indicated on the on compatible devices only. screen and the camera is turned off Warning on copyright automatically. If the power is turned off, leave the camera for 10 minutes or longer Television programs, films, videotapes, and to allow the temperature inside the other materials may be copyrighted. camera to decrease to a safe level. Unauthorized recording of
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Preparing the camera Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items First check the model name of your camera (page 10). 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) camer
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Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Front side A Shutter button (30) L Mode dial (36) B Power switch (26) M (Flash pop-up) button (41, 52) C Control dial N Mounting index (23) D Remote sensor (45) O Lens release button (24) E Self-timer lamp (45) P Focus mode switch (52) F Lens contacts* * Do not directly touch these G Mirror* parts. H Preview button (52)/Focus ** Do not cover this part Magnifier button (52) during movie recording. I Mount Doing so may c
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Preparing the camera Identifying parts Rear side A Eyepiece sensors H Control button v/V/b/B/DISP (Display) (46)/ 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/Object Tracking button returns to the LCD screen (54) mode. J (In-Camera Guide) button C Diopter-adjustment dial (28) (6
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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, 59) G Image sensor position mark H For shooting: ZOOM button (52) For viewing: (Zoom in) button (52) I For shooting: AEL (AE lock) button (52, 59)/AV (Aperture value) button (52) For viewing: (Zoom out) 14
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Preparing the camera 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 microphone is turned off automatically. When the B REMOTE terminal external micropho
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Identifying parts K Battery insertion slot (20) L Battery cover (20) 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. 16
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Preparing the camera Identifying parts Lens DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM A Focusing ring (Supplied with the SLT-A57K/A57Y) 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 � The DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 (Supplied with the SLT-A57Y) 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 lenses on 35mm-format cameras. � For the lenses ot
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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, 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 is low, charge it ag
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Preparing the camera 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 di
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Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) While sliding the battery 1 cover open 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 Close the cover. 3 While sliding the memory 4 card cover, open the cover. 20
