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  • Sony SLT-A37 | Instruction Manual - Page 1
    4-420-752-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual A-mount Preparing the camera Shooting and viewing images Shooting images to suit your subject Using the shooting functions Using the playback functions Functions list Viewing images on a computer Others Index SLT-A37
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    direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun. • Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire. • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. • Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack.
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    by Sony. • Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions. Battery charger Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the battery charger is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs
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    Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents. This product has been tested and found
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    reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product . If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. 5
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    Table of Contents Notes on using your camera 8 Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items 10 Identifying parts 11 Charging the battery pack 17 Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) 19 Attaching a lens 22 Turning the camera on and setting the clock 25 Before shooting
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    selected with the MENU button 54 Using the guide function of the camera 61 In-Camera Guide 61 Shooting Tip 61 Viewing images on a computer Using with your computer 62 more about the camera (α Handbook 74 Checking the number of recordable images/recording time 75 Specifications 79 Index 87 7
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    is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or a memory card, etc. Back up recommendation To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up) data to other medium. Notes on the LCD screen, electronic viewfinder, lens, and image sensor • The LCD screen and electronic viewfinder
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    1 hour after the CHARGE lamp goes out. Model name This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses. The model name varies depending on the supplied lens. The available model varies depending on the countries/regions. Model name Lens SLT-A37 SLT-A37K SLT-A37M SLT-A37Y - DT18-55mm
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    battery pack NPFW50 (1) • USB cable (1) • Shoulder strap (1) • Eyecup (1) (Attached on the camera) • CD-ROM (1) - Application Software for α camera - α Handbook • Instruction Manual (1) (This manual) SLT-A37K • DT18-55mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap (1)/Packaging lid (1) SLT-A37M • DT18
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    Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Front side Preparing the camera A Shutter button (29) B Power switch (25) C Control dial D Self-timer lamp (43) E Lens contacts* F Mirror* G Preview button (50) H Mount I Built-in flash* (39) J Microphone** K Mode dial (35)
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    Fn (Function) button (51, 52) For viewing: (Image rotation) button (50) H Control button v/V/b/B/DISP (Display) (44)/ 12 WB (White balance) (50)/ (Drive) (43, 50)/ISO (50) I Control button (Enter)/AF button/Object Tracking button (52) J (In-Camera Guide) button (61) For viewing: (Delete) button (33
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    Top side Identifying parts Preparing the camera A Auto-lock Accessory shoe B MENU button (54) C Microphone* D FINDER/LCD button (50) E Speaker F Image sensor position mark G ZOOM button (50) H For shooting: AEL (AE lock) button (50, 57) For viewing: (Zoom in) button (50) I For shooting: (Exposure
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    • 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. G Memory card insertion slot (19) H Battery/memory card cover (19)
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    I Connection plate cover Identifying parts • For using the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) Be careful not to catch the cord of the AC Adaptor in the cover when you close the cover. Preparing the camera 15
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    G Mounting index H Lens hood index I Zoom lock switch • The DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM/DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM/DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM are designed for Sony Amount cameras (models equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor). You cannot use these lenses on 35mm-format cameras. • For the lenses other than
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    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 again. 1 Insert the battery pack onto the battery charger. Push the battery pack until it clicks. 17
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    or charging conditions. • We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range. • Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket). 18
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    Preparing the camera Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) 1 While sliding the cover open lever, open the cover. 2 Firmly insert the battery pack all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery. 3 Insert a memory card. • With the notched corner facing as
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    High "Battery exhausted." Low You cannot shoot any more pictures. Available memory cards The following memory cards are compatible with this camera. However, all memory cards are not guaranteed to work with this camera. Types of memory card Still images Movies In this manual Memory Stick
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    the camera Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) Note • Images recorded on an SDXC memory card cannot be imported to or played on computers or AV devices that are not compatible with exFAT. Make sure that the device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it to the camera. If
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    the locked position. • Be sure to put the lens on straight. Notes • When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. • Do not use force when attaching a lens. • E-mount lenses are not compatible with this camera. • When you use a lens for which a tripod socket is provided, attach the
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    cap is not supplied with the DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM Lens Kit. When you store the lens without attaching it to the camera, purchase the Rear Lens Cap ALC-R55. To attach a lens hood It is recommended that you use a lens hood to reduce flare and ensure maximum image quality. Fit the hood into the
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    hood and place it onto the lens backwards. Note on changing the lens When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to the surface of the image sensor (the part that acts as the film), it may appear as dark spots on the image, depending on the shooting environment. The
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    date and time appears. • To turn the camera off, set it to OFF. 2 Verify that [Enter] is selected on the LCD screen, then press the center of the control button. 3 Select your area with b/B on the control button, then press the center of the control button. 4 Select each item with b/B and set
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    the control button. To cancel the date/time setting operation Press the MENU button. To set up the date/time again When you turn the camera on use the camera abroad. MENU button t 1 t [Area Setting] Maintaining the date and time setting This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining
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    with this camera. Holding the camera properly Stabilize your upper body and take a position that keeps the camera from moving. In LCD screen mode In viewfinder mode In viewfinder mode (vertical position) Point 1 One hand holds the grip of the camera, and the other hand supports the lens. Point
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    Before shooting Point 3 Lightly tuck your elbows against your body. When shooting in a kneeling position, steady your upper body by placing your elbow on your knee. 28
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    steady, or by using a tripod. • When the camera recognizes the scene, the Scene Recognition icon appears on the screen and suitable settings for that scene will be put into effect. AF area (Camera shake warning) indicator 4 When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring, then decide on your shot
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    is confirmed, z or (Focus indicator) lights up. Shooting still images 6 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot. • When the camera detects and shoots a face with [Auto Port. Framing] set to [Auto], the captured image is automatically trimmed into a suitable composition. Both the original and
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    and the lens in operation may be recorded while recording a movie. You can disable sound recording by setting [Audio Recording] to [Off] (page 55). • The continuous recording time of a movie may be shorter, depending on the ambient temperature or the status of the camera. See "Notes on continuous
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    View(MP4)] or [AVCHD View] according to the file format. 3 Select an image with b/B on the control button. • To play back movies, press the center of the control button. During movie playback Control button/control dial operation To pause/resume z To fast-forward B To fast-rewind b To
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    restore it. Check whether to delete the image or not beforehand. Note • Protected images cannot be deleted. Deleting the image that is currently displayed 1 Display the image you want to delete and press the button. button 2 Select [Delete] with v on the control button, then press the center of
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    Shooting images to suit your subject Adjusting the angle of the LCD screen Adjust the LCD screen to an easily viewable angle. 34
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    images. (3D Sweep Panorama) Allows you to shoot 3D panoramic images for playback on a 3D compatible TV. (Tele-zoom Cont. Priority AE) The camera can be adjusted manually. (Aperture Priority) Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually using the control dial. (Shutter
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    to be shot. Recognized scene mode mark Shooting function Number of images to be shot 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. Scene recognized by the camera (Night Scene) (Backlight Portrait) (Backlight) (Spotlight) (Hand-held Twilight) (Portrait) (Macro) (Low Brightness) (Landscape) (Tripod
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    mode with v/V, then press the center of the control button. • To change the scene, press the as if it is standing still. The camera shoots images continuously while the shutter button is pressed. shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur, camera shake, and noise. Shoots
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    to shoot while the shutter button is pressed fully down. • The center area on the screen is cropped and the camera records the images continuously at a maximum of about 7 images per second. • The minimum zoom scale of the camera is set to 1.4 times and the image size can be set to M or S. 38
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    it also helps to prevent camera shake. When shooting into the sun, you can use the flash to shoot a bright image of the backlit subject. 1 charging, shoot the subject. Flashing: The flash is being charged. When the indicator flashes, you cannot release the shutter. Lit: The flash has been charged
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    against light. Fires every time you trigger the shutter. Fires every time you trigger the shutter. Slow sync shooting allows you to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the background by slowing the shutter speed. Fires right before the exposure is completed every time you trigger the shutter
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    (Exposure compensation). 1 Press the button. button Using the shooting functions 2 Adjust the exposure with the control dial. Toward + (over): Brightens an image. Toward - (under): Darkens an image. • In viewfinder mode, confirm the exposure using the EV scale. The LCD screen after the exposure
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    Adjusting the brightness of the image Note • This item cannot be set when the exposure mode is set to Intelligent Auto, Superior Auto, or Scene Selection. 42
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    purposes, such as single-shot advanced, continuous advanced, or bracket. on the control button t Select the desired mode (Single Shooting) This mode is for normal shooting. (Cont. Shooting) The camera records the images continuously. (Self-timer) The 10-second self-timer is convenient when the
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    Switching the recording information display (DISP) Each time you press DISP on the control button, the recording information display changes as follows. You can select the available displays in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen separately. Graphic Display
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    1624 pixels Usage guidelines For prints up to A3+ size For prints up to A4 size For prints up to L/2L size [Aspect Ratio]: [16:9] Image size L:14M M:7.1M S:3.4M 4912 × 2760 pixels 3568 × 2000 pixels 2448 × 1376 pixels Usage guidelines For viewing on a high-definition TV Note • When you select
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    [3D Pan.: Image Size] 16:9 Standard Wide 1920 × 1080 4912 × 1080 7152 × 1080 Setting image size 46
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    This is convenient to check the focus condition of a recorded image. 1 Display the image you want to enlarge, then press the button. button 2 Zoom the image in or out with the button or button. • Rotating the control dial switches the image at the same display magnification. When you shoot multiple
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    displayed. • You can select the number of images displayed on one page of the image index screen using [Image Index] in the Playback menu. button To return to the single-image screen Press the center of the control button when you select the desired image. To display the desired folder Select the
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    also the operating instructions supplied with the TV. 3 Turn on the camera, and press the button. Images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen. Select the desired image with b/B on the control button. • The LCD screen on the camera does not turned on. button Control button Using the playback
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    button ZOOM button Fn button/ button Control button button button/ button Focus mode images. Sets up the following functions: Display, White Balance, Drive mode, ISO, and Autofocus. Plays back images. Displays a shooting tip or In-Camera Guide./Deletes images. Switches the autofocus and manual
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    press the center z to execute. The setup screen appears. 3 Following the operation guide, select and execute the desired function. Operation guide To set up the camera directly from the recording information screen Turn the control dial without pressing the center z in step 2. You can set up the
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    Detection Off/Face Detection On (Regist. Faces)/Face Detection On/Smile Shutter) Analyzes the scene when capturing face and automatically saves another image with well-balanced composition. (Auto/Off) Sets the sensitivity to light. The larger the number, the faster the shutter speed. (Multi Frame
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    be selected with the Fn (Function) button Adjusts the color tone of images. (Auto WB/Daylight/Shade/Cloudy/Incandescent/Fluor.: Warm White/Fluor.: Cool desired effect filter to achieve more impressive expression. (Off/Toy Camera/Pop Color/Posterization/Retro Photo/Soft High-key/Partial Color/High
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    MENU button, then set up the desired item with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center of the control button. Select a page of the menu Select an item on the menu Still shooting menu Image Size Selects the size of still images. (L:16M/M:8.4M/S:4.0M (When [Aspect Ratio] is set to
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    functions selected with the MENU button Digital Zoom Long Exposure NR High ISO NR Flash control AF Illuminator Color Space Zooms an image with higher magnification than Clear Image Zoom. This feature can be also noise during movie recording. (On/Off) Sets SteadyShot. (On/Off) Functions list 55
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    On/Off) Sets whether shutter can open when lens is not attached. (Enable/Disable) Sets image after shooting. Sets auto review. (10 Sec/5 Sec/2 Sec/Off) DISP Button(Monitor) Allows you to select the available screen display modes of the LCD screen that can be selected by pressing DISP on the control
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    Live View Display Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color in manual focus mode. (High/Mid/Low/Off) Sets the color used for Mode/Flash Comp./White Balance/DRO/Auto HDR/Creative Style/Picture Effect/Image Size/Quality/AEL hold/AEL toggle/ AEL hold/ AEL toggle/Object Tracking
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    for distortion on the screen caused by the lens attached. (Auto/Off) Front Curtain Shutter Image Type) Displays the image list. (4 Images/9 Images) Plays back 3D-images using a 3D-compatible TV connected to the camera. Protects or cancels protection for an image. (Multiple Img./Cancel All Images
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    time of movies and the recordable number of still images on the memory card. Clock setup menu Date/Time Setup Area Setting Setup of the LCD screen. (-2 to +2) Sets the brightness of the viewfinder. (Auto/Manual) Sets the level of the power saving feature. (Standard/Max) Sets the interval after
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    to an HDMI TV. (Auto/1080p/1080i) Operates the camera from a TV that support "BRAVIA" Sync. (On/Off) Upload Settings* Sets the upload function of the camera when using an Eye-Fi card. (On/Off) USB Connection Audio signals Cleaning Mode Sets the USB connection method. (Auto/Mass Storage/MTP) Sets
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    functions or settings on the Fn screen, then press the center of the control button, the appropriate setup is indicated in order to enable them. (In-Camera Guide) button Functions list Shooting Tip The camera displays the shooting tips in accordance with the shooting mode selected. 1 Press the
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    with the camera to your computer so that you can view them, and use various convenient features to enhance the images you have shot. For detailed notes on installation, also see page 64. Notes • Use "Image Data Converter" to play back RAW images. • "PlayMemories Home" is not compatible with Mac
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    allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer), as the camera is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant). • When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time. Viewing images on a computer 63
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    camera to the computer. 3 Click [Install]. Make sure that both "Image Data Converter" and "PlayMemories Home" are checked and follow the instructions on . "Image Data Converter" "PlayMemories Home" "PlayMemories Home Help Guide" Note • If "PMB" (Picture Motion Browser) supplied with a camera that
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    with this camera. • To rate the images on a scale of five. • To set color labels. To use "Image Data Converter," refer to Help. Click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Image Data Converter] t [Help] t [Image Data Converter Ver.4]. "Image Data Converter" support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp
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    not compatible with Mac computers. When you play back images Guide." Double-click the shortcut of (PlayMemories Home Help Guide) on the desktop. Or, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [PlayMemories Home] t [PlayMemories Home Help Guide]. "PlayMemories Home" support page (English only) http://www.sony
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    create a disc from AVCHD movies that have been recorded with this camera. Depending on the disc type, playable devices may vary. Select the image quality (HD) (AVCHD recording disc) AVCHD format playback devices (Sony Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.) -* To keep standard definition image
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    a disc using "PlayMemories Home," see "PlayMemories Home Help Guide." Notes • To create Blu-ray discs with "PlayMemories Home," you have to install proprietary add-on software. For details, access following URL: http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/BDUW/ • The PlayStation®3 may not be available
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    ) Memory card (19)/ Upload (59) For playback (Basic information display) 100 Remaining number of recordable images Aspect ratio of still images (54) 3D Sweep Panorama (37) 16M 8.4M Image size of still images 4.0M 14M (45) 7.1M 3.4M Image quality of still images (54) Frame rate of movies (55
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    Display Indication Image size of movies (55) 100% Remaining battery (20) Flash charge in progress (39) Setting Effect OFF (56) No audio recording of movies (55) SteadyShot/Camera shake warning (54, 55) SteadyShot error Overheating warning (8) Database file full/ Database file error View Mode (58)
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    Display Indication Face Detection (52)/ Smile Shutter (52) Auto Portrait Framing (52) Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator (52) E Display Indication Metering mode (52) Flash compensation (52) AWB White balance (Auto, Preset, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter) (50) 7500K A5 G5 D-
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    (52) Auto Port. Framing (52) (29) - (29) - (36) - - - (36) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (37) - - - - - (37) - - - - - (38) (35) - - - - - (35) (35) (35) - (31) * - - * When [Manual Exposure] is selected, this function is not available. 72
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    modes you cannot select are displayed in gray on the screen. Shoot Mode (29) (29) (36) (Flash Off) (36) - (37) (37) (38) - (35) - (35) - (35) - (35) - (31) (Fill(Autoflash) flash) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (Slow (Rear Sync.) Sync.) (Wireless
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    CD-ROM (supplied). Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. For Windows users 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD Mac users 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Select the [Handbook] folder and copy "Handbook.pdf"
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    no memory card has been inserted. Insert a memory card. The number of images that can be recorded on a memory card 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
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    mode Approx. 450 images • The number is calculated with a battery pack at full capacity and in the following situation: - At an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). - Using the battery pack that is charged for an hour after the CHARGE lamp goes out. - Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media
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    m 1 h 40 m 1 h 1 h 20 m 4 h 55 m 16GB 1 h 30 m 2 h 1 h 30 m 2 image quality/size. • The values shown are not the continuous recording time. • Recording time may depend on shooting conditions and the memory card used. • When is indicated, stop recording the movie. The temperature inside the camera
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    available for movie recording varies with the temperature or condition of the camera before you start recording. If you frequently recompose or shoot images after the power is turned on, the temperature inside the camera rises and the recording time available is shorter than the values indicated
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    Specifications Camera [System] Camera Type Lens Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera A-mount lens [Image sensor] Image format 23.5 mm×15.6 mm (APS-C format) CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of image sensor Approx. 16 500 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 16 100 000
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    ) dots [Exposure control] Metering Cell "Exmor" CMOS sensor Metering method 1 200-zone evaluative metering Metering Range -2 EV to +17 EV on Multi segment, Center weighted, Spot modes (at ISO 100 equivalent with F1.4 lens) ISO sensitivity (Recommended exposure index) Still images: AUTO (ISO
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    ISO NR, or the setting of [Lens Comp.: Distortion]). The maximum number of continuous shots In Tele-zoom cont. priority AE mode Fine: 17 images/Standard: 18 images In Continuous shooting Fine: 15 images/Standard: 16 images/RAW & JPEG: 6 images/RAW: 7 images [Image zooming playback] Scaling range
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    ) Approx. 506 g (1.12 lb 17.8 oz) (with battery and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) Approx. 448 g (0.99 lb 15.8 oz) (body only) 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) On image data compatibility • This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan
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    Maximum charge current Capacity Maximum dimensions Mass Lithium-ion battery DC 8.4 V DC 7.2 V DC 8.4 V 1.02 A Typical 7.7 Wh (1 080 mAh) Minimum 7.3 Wh (1 020 mAh) Approx. 31.8 mm × 18.5 mm × 45 mm (1 5/16 inches × 3/4 inches × 1 13/16 inches) (W/H/D) Approx. 57 g (2.1 oz) Lens Name
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    32-45 55 71.5×85 (2 7/8 × 3 3/8) 305 (10 3/4) DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM (SAL18135) 0.45 (1.48) 0.25 f/22-36 62 76×86 (3 × 3 1/2) 398 (14) * The values for equivalent 35mm-format focal length and angle of view are based on Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor
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    of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick PRO," , "Memory Stick Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," , "Memory Stick Micro," "MagicGate," and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "PhotoTV
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    Accessible in areas where the PlayStation Store is available. Specifications 86
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    Auto Port. Framing 52 Auto review 56 Autofocus mode 52 AVCHD 55, 67 B Battery pack 17, 19 Bracket 43 C Cleaning mode 60 Clear Image Zoom 54 Continuous shooting 43 Creative Style 53 D Date imprint 58 Date/Time setup 25 Delete 33, 58 Digital Zoom 55 Diopter-adjustment 27 Disc creation
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    Lens Compensation 57 M Macro 36 Manual Exposure 35 Manual focus 50 Memory card 19 Menu 54 Metering mode 52 Movie Audio Recording 55 MOVIE Button 57 Movie File Format 55 Multi frame noise reduction 52 N Night Portrait 36 Night Scene 36 Noise reduction 52, 55 Number of recordable images
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    Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. © 2012 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand
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SLT-A37
Interchangeable Lens
Digital Camera
Instruction Manual
A-mount
Preparing the camera
Shooting and viewing
images
Shooting images to suit
your subject
Using the shooting
functions
Using the playback
functions
Functions list
Viewing images on a
computer
Others
Index