Next Page. Battery charger Telephone No. Operation is subject to the Page 6 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 the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. Page 11 Setting ISO Page 12 Others Specifications Page Preparing The Camera Preparing the camera Checking the accessories supplied The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.
It can also be used when it has not been fully charged. Page 15 Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet wall socket. When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast again, this may indicate a battery error or that a battery pack other than the specified type has been inserted. Page Inserting The Charged Battery Pack Inserting the charged battery pack While sliding the battery cover open lever, open the battery cover.
Firmly insert the battery pack all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery. Close the battery cover. To remove the battery pack Turn off the camera and slide the lock lever in the direction of the arrow. How to store the battery pack If the battery pack is not to be used for a long time, fully charge it and then fully use it up once a year on your camera before storing the battery pack in a dry, cool place to prolong the battery life.
Page Attaching A Lens Attaching a lens Remove the body cap from the camera and the packaging lid from the rear of the lens. Page 21 To remove the lens Press the lens release button all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. Replace the packaging lid on the lens and attach the body cap to the camera. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camera. To remove the memory card Check that the access lamp is not lit, then open the memory card cover, and push the memory card once.
Set the power switch to ON to turn the camera on. Page 26 Verify that [OK] is selected, then press the center of the control button.
Page Using The Accessories Supplied Using the accessories supplied This section describes how to use the shoulder strap, the eyepiece cover, and eyecup. The other accessories are described in the following pages. Page 28 Using the eyepiece cover and eyecup You can prevent light from entering through the viewfinder and affecting the exposure.
When the shutter is released without the use of the viewfinder in viewfinder mode, as in shooting with the self-timer, attach the eyepiece cover. Page Checking The Number Of Recordable Images The table shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded on a memory card formatted with this camera. The values are defined using Sony standard memory cards for testing.
The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions. Page 31 The number of images that can be recorded using a battery pack The approximate number of images that can be recorded is as follows when you use the camera with the battery pack supplied at full capacity.
Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on the conditions of use. In case of dust that sticks to the surface, wipe it off with a soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with lens cleaning solution. Page Cleaning The Image Sensor Cleaning the image sensor If dust or debris enters the camera and lands on the image sensor the part that acts as the film , it may appear on the photo image, depending on the shooting environment.
If there is dust on the image sensor, use a commercially available blower and clean the image sensor following the steps below.
Page 34 Detach the lens page Use the blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area. Complete the cleaning quickly. Page Before Your Operation Before your operation Identifying parts and screen indicators See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
For the indicators in viewfinder mode, see page Example: When the Fn button is pressed. From the menu list, use the control button to move the cursor to the setting of your choice and execute the selection. Following the operation guide, select and execute the desired function.
The operation guide list The operation guide also indicates operations other than the control button operation. You can shoot from various shooting positions. To reduce camera shake, follow the instructions below. Correct posture Stabilize your upper body and take a position that keeps the camera from moving.
When shooting in a kneeling position, steady your upper body by placing your elbow on your knee. Camera shake warning indicator Due to potential camera shake, the Camera shake warning indicator flashes. In this case, use a tripod or the flash. Wait for the and then press the shutter button down slowly. Using a tripod In the following cases, we recommend that you mount the camera on a tripod.
Select when shooting in a location where the use of a flash is restricted. When you turn the mode dial, the explanation of the selected mode and methods of shooting are displayed on the screen Help Guide disp.
Page 49 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. When the focus is confirmed, z or Focus indicator lights up page Press the shutter button fully down to shoot. Page Shooting With A Suitable Setting For The Subject Scene Selection Shooting with a suitable setting for the subject Scene Selection Selecting an appropriate mode for the subject or the shooting conditions allows you to shoot the image with a suitable setting for the subject.
Page Taking Portrait Photos Taking portrait photos This mode is suitable for Blurring away backgrounds and sharpening the subject. Expressing skin tones softly. Page Taking Landscape Photos Taking landscape photos This mode is suitable for Shooting the entire range of scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors.
Page Taking Small-Subject Photos Taking small-subject photos This mode is suitable for Shooting close subjects such as flowers, insects, dishes, or small goods. Page Taking Moving-Subject Photos Taking moving-subject photos This mode is suitable for Shooting moving subjects outdoors or in bright places. Page Taking Sunset Photos Taking sunset photos This mode is suitable for Shooting the red of the sunset beautifully. This is also suitable for shooting the beautiful red of the sunrise.
Shooting night scenes at a distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. Set the mode dial to Set the flash mode to persons page Page Shooting An Image The Way You Want It Exposure Mode Shooting an image the way you want it Exposure mode With a single lens reflex camera, you can adjust the shutter speed how long the shutter is open and aperture the range that is in focus: depth of field to enjoy a variety of photographic expressions.
For example, you can use a fast shutter speed to shoot the ephemeral shape of a wave, or you can accentuate a flower by opening the aperture to put everything in front of and beyond the flower out of focus. Page 58 When you turn the mode dial, the explanation of the selected mode and methods of shooting are displayed on the screen Help Guide disp.
You can clear the Help Guide page Set the mode dial to P. Set the shooting functions to your desired settings pages 76 to Page Shooting By Controlling The Blur Of The Background Aperture Priority Shooting by controlling the blur of the background Aperture priority This mode is suitable for Putting the subject in sharp focus and blur everything in front of and beyond the subject.
Opening the aperture narrows the range that is in focus. Page 61 Select the aperture value F- number with the control dial. Larger F-number: The subject and its foreground and background are all in focus. Use a faster shutter speed to crisply shoot an instant of the movement. Tracing the movement to express the dynamism and flow. Page Control Dial Select the shutter speed with the control dial. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. The aperture is automatically adjusted to obtain correct exposure.
Page Shooting With The Exposure Adjusted Manually Manual Exposure Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually Manual exposure This mode is suitable for Shooting with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture.
Set the mode dial to M. Rotate the control dial to adjust the shutter speed, and while pressing the button, rotate the control dial to adjust the aperture. What is the screen size of the Sony Alpha a? The screen size of the Sony Alpha a is 2. What is the height of the Sony Alpha a? The Sony Alpha a has a height of 97 mm. What is the width of the Sony Alpha a? The Sony Alpha a has a width of mm. What is the depth of the Sony Alpha a? The Sony Alpha a has a depth of Is the manual of the Sony Alpha a available in English?
Yes, the manual of the Sony Alpha a is available in English. SLR camera. SLR Camera Body. Sony Alpha A has fewer external buttons that can be very useful to reduce confusion, however it can be a worse scenario that user are able to access instant settings.
On the rear side, Sony A has 2. With such specifications like what is written on Sony Alpha A manual, Sony A is suitable for hobbyist or beginner. This model retains its predecessor key features like what A has. However, Sony A can be very attractive with its affordable price and upgraded features that you may not find in other model from other manufacturer. Curious with what this DSLR can do for user, check this review out. It retains the Drive mode is also available in Sony A and can be accessed using its 4-way dial, actually almost all settings are under this dial like ISO sensitivity, drive mode and display menu.
Unfortunately, you will not able to record movie with Sony A The features it has are good in producing a clear, vivid and blur free image.
The battery works very well providing power up to shot in one full charge. With this manual, we hope that we can help you understanding this camera product better y providing reliable sources. Download Alpha A Manual. Read other Sony camera manual user guide in this page. Find more Camera user manual several other brands in this page. Any other concern about this product, you can put them in the comment session below.
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