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SLT-A57
©2012 Sony
Corporation
Interch
angeabl
e Lens
Digital Camera
α
Handb
ook
A-mount
Prepar
ing the
camera
Shoot
ing and v
iewing
imag
es
Shoot
ing image
s to suit
your subj
ect
Using t
he shoo
ting
function
s
Using t
he play
back
function
s
Functions
list
Viewing
images
on a
computer
Others
Advance
d operat
ions
Index
2
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
2
Table of Contents
2
Basic Operations
9
Notes on Using Your Camera
10
Preparing the Camera
12
Checking the Supplied Items
12
Identifying Parts
13
Rear Side
14
Charging the Battery Pack
19
Inserting the Battery Pack/Memory Card (Sold Separately)
21
Insert a Memory Card
22
Attaching a Lens
24
Turning the Camera on and Setting the Clock
27
Before Shooting
29
Adjusting the Viewfinder to the Visual Acuity (Diopter Adjustment)
29
Holding the Camera Properly
29
Shooting and Viewing Images
31
Shooting Still Images
31
Recording Movies
33
Playing Back Images
34
Deleting Images (Delete)
35
Shooting Images to Suit Your Subject
36
Adjusting the Angle of the LCD Screen
36
Shooting with the Various Shooting Modes
37
Superior Auto
38
Scene Selection
39
Sweep Panorama/ 3D Sweep Panorama
40
Continuous Advance Priority AE Mode
41
Using the Shooting Functions
42
Using the Flash
42
Adjusting the Brightness of the Image
44
Selecting the Drive Mode
46
Switching the Recording Information Display (DISP)
47
Setting Image Size
48
Image Size
48
Panorama: Size
48
Using the Playback Functions
50
Enlarging Images
50
Switching to the Display of the Image List
51
Viewing Images on a TV Screen
52
Functions List
53
Functions that Can be Operated with the Buttons/Switch
53
Selecting a Function with the Fn (Function) Button
54
Functions that Can be Selected with the Fn (Function) Button
55
The Functions Selected with the MENU Button
57
Using the Guide Function of the Camera
64
In-Camera Guide
64
Shooting Tip
64
Viewing Images on a Computer
66
Using with Your Computer
66
Using the Software
68
Selecting the Method for Creating a Disc of Movies
71
Creating a Disc with a Device Other than a Computer
72
Others
74
List of Icons on the Screen
74
Functions Available for each Shooting Mode
77
Flash Modes Available
78
Advanced Operations
79
This Section Provides Further Information on the Camera
79
Preparation
79
Setting up the Camera
80
Removing the Eyecup
80
The Screen Displayed for Shooting Mode
81
Selecting the Screen Mode
81
Histogram
82
The Digital Level Gauge
83
Monitoring the Subject through the Lens Without Effects Displayed
83
List of Icons for Viewfinder Mode
84
Shooting a Clear Image Without Camera Shake
86
Camera Shake Warning Indicator
86
Using the Steadyshot Function
86
Using a Tripod
87
Shooting
87
Selecting the Shooting Mode
88
Intelligent Auto/Flash off
88
Superior Auto
88
Scene Selection
89
Sweep Panorama/ 3D Sweep Panorama
91
Cont. Priority AE Mode
93
Program Auto
94
Aperture Priority
95
Shutter Priority
97
Control Dial
98
Manual Exposure
99
Bulb
100
Movie Recording Setup
103
Recording Movies Easily
103
Digital Zoom
104
Recording Movies with the Shutter Speed and Aperture Adjusted
105
File Format
105
Record Setting
106
Audio Recording
107
Adjusting the Focus
109
Autofocus
109
Focus-Lock
111
Autofocus Mode
112
AF Area
113
The AF Illuminator
113
Object Tracking
114
Manual Focus
116
Peaking
117
Focus Magnifier
117
Detecting Faces
119
Face Detection
119
Face Registration
120
Auto Port. Framing
121
Smile Shutter
122
Adjusting the Brightness of the Image
124
AE Lock
124
Metering Mode
125
Flash Comp
125
Flash Control
126
The Flash
128
Wireless Flash
128
Setting ISO
130
Multi Frame Noise Reduction
130
Compensating for the Brightness and Contrast Automatically (D-Range)
131
D-Rangeoptimizer
131
Auto HDR
132
Setting the Image Processing
134
Picture Effect
134
Creative Style
135
Adjusting the Color Tones (White Balance)
137
The Fine Adjustment Screen for Color
138
Color Temp./Color Filter
139
Custom White Balance
139
Magnifies Images with Higher Scale than the Optical Zoom (ZOOM)
141
Selecting the Drive Mode
144
Shooting Single Shot
144
Cont. Shooting
144
Self-Timer
145
Bracket: Cont./Single Bracket
145
WB Bracket
147
Remote Cdr
148
The Screen Displayed for Playback Mode
149
Switching the Screen During Playback
149
List of Icons on the Histogram Display
149
Using the Playback Functions
151
Rotating an Image
151
View Mode
151
Slide Show
152
Playback Display
152
Scrolling Panoramic Images
153
Protecting Images (Protect)
154
Deleting Images (Delete)
155
Delete (Multiple Img.)
155
Deleting All the Images or Movies in the same View Mode
156
About Playback on TV
157
3D Viewing
157
Using "BRAVIA" Sync
157
Setup of the Camera
159
Setting the Aspect Ratio and Image Quality
159
Aspect Ratio
159
Quality
159
Setting the Other Functions of the Camera
161
Long Exposure NR
161
High ISO NR
161
Color Space
162
Release W/O Lens
162
Grid Line
163
Auto Review
163
Func. of AEL Button
163
ISO Button
164
Preview Button
164
Electronic Front Curtain Shutter
165
LCD Brightness
165
Viewfinder Bright
166
Eco Mode
166
Power Save
166
FINDER/LCD Setting
167
Lens Compensation
168
Lens Comp.: Peripheral Shading
168
Lens Comp.: Chromatic Aberration
168
Lens Comp.: Distortion
168
Setting the Method for Recording on a Memory Card
169
Format
169
File Number
169
Folder Name
169
Select REC Folder
170
New Folder
170
Recover Image DB
171
Upload Settings
171
Resetting to the Default
173
Confirming the Version of the Camera
177
Computer
178
Connecting the Camera to the Computer
178
Setting the USB Connection
178
Connecting to the Computer
178
Importing Images to the Computer (Windows)
179
Importing Images to the Computer (Mac)
180
Deleting the USB Connection
181
Creating a Movie Disc
182
Creating a High Definition Image Quality (HD) Disc (AVCHD Recording Disc)
182
Creating a Standard Definition Image Quality (STD) Disc
183
Discs You Can Use with "Playmemories Home
184
Specifying DPOF
185
Date Imprint
185
Cleaning the Camera and a Lens
186
Cleaning the Image Sensor
187
Trouble Shooting/Others
190
Troubleshooting
190
Deleting Images
194
Memory Card
196
Warning Messages
199
Precautions
201
To Use Your Camera Abroad - Power Sources
204
AVCHD Format
205
3D-Shootings
206
Memory Card
207
Battery Pack/Battery Charger
209
Battery Life
210
The License
211
Index
212
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Language
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