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Others Specifications Camera [System] Camera Type Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Lens A-mount lens [Image sensor] Image format DSLR-A580 23.5 mm×15.6 mm (APSC format) "Exmor" CMOS image sensor DSLR-A560 23.4 mm×15.6 mm (APSC format) "Exmor" CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of image sensor DSLR-A580 Approx. 16 700 000 pixels DSLR-A560 Approx. 14 600 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera DSLR-A580 Approx. 16 200 000 pixels DSLR-A560 Approx. 14 200 000 pixels [SteadyShot] System Image sensor-shift mechanism Effect Approx. 2.5 EV to 4 EV in shutter speed (depending on shooting conditions and the attached lens) [Anti-Dust] System Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and image sensor-shift mechanism [Auto focus system] System TTL phase-detection system (Contrast AF method is selectable in focus check Live View mode) Metering points 15 points (3 points cross type) (11 points in viewfinder mode) Sensitivity Range -1 EV to 18 EV (at ISO 100 equivalent) AF illuminator Approx. 1 m to 5 m (3.3 feet to 16.4 feet) [Live View] Type Pentamirror tilt mechanism Image format Exclusive image sensor for Live View Frame coverage Approx. 90% [Viewfinder] Type Fixed eye-level pentaDach-mirror Frame coverage Approx. 95% Magnification 0.80 × with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1 (diopter) Eye Point Approximately 19 mm from the eyepiece, 15 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 m-1 Dioptor Adjustment -2.5 m-1 to +1.0 m-1 173 Others

Section	Page
Notes on using your camera	7
Table of Contents	9
Preparing the camera	13
Checking the accessories supplied	13
Identifying parts	14
Preparing the battery pack	18
Attaching a lens	25
Inserting a memory card	27
Preparing the camera	31
Using the accessories supplied	33
Checking the number of recordable images	35
Cleaning	37
Before your operation	40
Switching between the LCD monitor and viewfinder (OVF)	40
Adjusting the focus of the finder (diopter adjustment)	40
The status of the screen in Live View mode	42
Switching the status of the LCD monitor	42
Recording information display	43
The status of the screen in viewfinder (OVF) mode	45
Switching the status of the LCD monitor	45
Recording information display on the LCD monitor	46
Viewfinder	48
Selecting a function/setting	49
Selecting a function with the Fn (Function) button	50
The functions selected by the Fn (Function) button	51
The functions selected by the MENU button	52
Shooting images	58
Shooting an image without camera shake	58
Correct posture	58
Using the SteadyShot function	59
Using a tripod	60
Shooting with the automatic setting	61
Shooting with a suitable setting for the subject	63
Shooting with preset settings according to the scene (Scene Selection)	63
Shooting panoramic images (Sweep Panorama)	66
Shooting 3D-panoramic images (3D Sweep Panorama)	69
Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode)	70
Shooting with program auto	71
Shooting by controlling the blur of the background (Aperture priority)	72
Shooting a moving subject with various expressions (Shutter speed priority)	75
Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure)	77
Shooting trails with long exposure (BULB)	79
Recording movies	81
Available recording time for a movie	83
Notes on continuous movie recording	84
Using the shooting function	85
Selecting the focus method	85
Using autofocus	85
Shooting with your desired composition (Focus-lock)	87
Selecting the focus method to suit the movement of the subject (Autofocus Mode)	88
Selecting the focus area (AF area)	89
Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus)	90
Composing your shot using the image sensor (Focus check Live View)	91
Checking the focus by enlarging the image	93
Detecting faces	95
Using the Face Detection function	95
Capturing smiling faces (Smile Shutter)	96
Using the flash	98
Performing wireless flash shooting	101
Adjusting the brightness of the image (Exposure, Flash compensation, Metering)	102
Shooting with fixed brightness (AE Lock)	102
Using brightness compensation for the entire image (Exposure compensation)	103
Adjusting the amount of flash light (Flash Compensation)	105
Selecting the flash control mode to set the amount of flash light (Flash control)	106
Selecting the method for measuring the brightness of a subject (Metering Mode)	107
Setting ISO	108
Compensating for the brightness and contrast automatically (D-Range)	109
Correcting the brightness of the image (D-Range Optimizer)	109
Compensating automatically with rich gradation (Auto High Dynamic Range)	110
Image processing	112
Selecting your desired image processing (Creative Style)	112
Changing the range of color reproduction (Color Space)	113
Adjusting the color tones (White balance)	114
Adjusting the white balance to suit a specific light source (Auto/Preset white balance)	114
Setting the color temperature and a filter effect (Color Temperature/Color Filter)	115
Registering the color tones (Custom white balance)	116
Selecting the drive mode	118
Shooting single shot	118
Shooting continuously	118
Using the self-timer	119
Shooting images with the exposure shifted (Exposure bracket)	120
Shooting with white balance shifted (WB bracket)	122
Shooting with the Wireless Remote Commander	122
Using the viewing function	123
Playing back images	123
Checking the information of recorded images	129
Protecting images (Protect)	133
Deleting images (Delete)	134
Viewing images on a TV screen	136
Changing your setup	140
Setting image size and image quality	140
Setting the method for recording on a memory card	144
Changing the noise reduction setting	148
Changing the function of the buttons	149
Changing other settings	150
Setting the LCD monitor	152
Confirming the version of the camera	154
Resetting to the default	155
Viewing images on a computer	158
Using with your computer	158
Using the software	160
Connecting the camera to the computer	164
Creating a movie disc	167
Printing images	171
Specifying DPOF	171
Others	173
Specifications	173
Troubleshooting	178
Warning messages	187
Precautions	190
AVCHD format	193
3D-shootings	194
Index	195

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Others

Specifications

Camera

[System]

Camera Type

Interchangeable Lens

Digital Camera

Lens

A-mount lens

[Image sensor]

Image format

DSLR-A580

23.5 mm×15.6 mm (APS-

C format) “Exmor” CMOS

image sensor

DSLR-A560

23.4 mm×15.6 mm (APS-

C format) “Exmor” CMOS

image sensor

Total pixel number of image sensor

DSLR-A580

Approx. 16 700 000 pixels

DSLR-A560

Approx. 14 600 000 pixels

Effective pixel number of camera

DSLR-A580

Approx. 16 200 000 pixels

DSLR-A560

Approx. 14 200 000 pixels

[SteadyShot]

System

Image sensor-shift

mechanism

Effect

Approx. 2.5 EV to 4 EV in

shutter speed (depending

on shooting conditions and

the attached lens)

[Anti-Dust]

System

Charge protection coating

on Low-Pass Filter and

image sensor-shift

mechanism

[Auto focus system]

System

TTL phase-detection

system (Contrast AF

method is selectable in

focus check Live View

mode)

Metering points

15 points (3 points cross

type) (11 points in

viewfinder mode)

Sensitivity Range

–1 EV to 18 EV (at ISO

100 equivalent)

AF illuminator

Approx. 1 m to 5 m

(3.3 feet to 16.4 feet)

[Live View]

Type

Pentamirror tilt mechanism

Image format

Exclusive image sensor for

Live View

Frame coverage

Approx. 90%

[Viewfinder]

Type

Fixed eye-level penta-

Dach-mirror

Frame coverage

Approx. 95%

Magnification

0.80 × with 50 mm lens at

infinity, –1 m

–1

(diopter)

Eye Point

Approximately 19 mm

from the eyepiece, 15 mm

from the eyepiece frame at

–1 m

–1

Dioptor Adjustment

–2.5 m

–1

to +1.0 m

–1