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- Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 1
4-420-759-11(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-A57 - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 2
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 - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 3
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 - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 4
off and on, the user is encouraged to try 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 compliant with the limits set - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 5
that for safety, performance or data integrity 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 at end-oflife to the applicable collection - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 6
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. 6 - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 7
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 Attaching a lens 23 Turning the camera on and setting the clock 26 Before shooting 28 - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 8
) button 54 The functions selected with the MENU button 56 Using the guide function of the camera 63 In-Camera Guide 63 Shooting Tip 63 Viewing images on a computer Using with your computer 65 Using the software 67 Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies ......... 70 Others List - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 9
camera. 1080 60i-compatible device:60i 1080 50i-compatible device:50i • This camera is compatible set your own standards. If you feel sick, stop watching 3D-images, and consult a doctor as needed. Also, refer to the operating instructions of the connected device or the software used with the camera - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 10
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 SLT-A57 SLT-A57K SLT-A57Y Lens - DT18-55mm DT18-55mm and DT55-200mm - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 11
battery pack NPFM500H (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-A57K • DT18-55mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap (1)/Packaging lid (1) SLT-A57Y • DT18-55mm - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 12
)/Focus Magnifier button (52) I Mount J Built-in flash* (41) K Microphone** 12 L Mode dial (36) M (Flash pop-up) button (41, 52) N Mounting index (23) O Lens release button (24) P Focus mode switch (52) * Do not directly touch these parts. ** Do not cover this part during movie recording. Doing so - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 13
Rear side Identifying parts Preparing the camera A Eyepiece sensors B Viewfinder* • When you look 52)/ (Picture Effect) (52) I Control button (Enter)/AF button/Object Tracking button (54) J (In-Camera Guide) button (63) For viewing: (Delete) button (34) K (Playback) button (33) * Do not directly - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 14
Top side Identifying parts A Auto-lock Accessory shoe 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: - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 15
. B REMOTE terminal • When connecting the RML1AM Remote Commander (sold separately) to the camera, insert the plug of the Remote Commander into the REMOTE terminal, aligning the guide of the plug with the guide of the REMOTE terminal. Make sure that the cord of the Remote Commander faces forward - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 16
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. Identifying parts 16 - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 17
-A57K/A57Y) DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM (Supplied with the SLT-A57Y) Identifying parts A Focusing ring B Zoom ring C Focal-length scale D Focal-length index E Lens contacts F Focusing mode switch G Mounting index • The DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM/DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM are designed for Sony Amount cameras - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 18
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. 18 - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 19
Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack 2 Connect the battery charger For the U.S.A and Canada to the wall outlet (wall Plug 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 - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 20
Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) 1 While sliding the battery 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 Close the cover. Lock lever 4 While sliding the memory card cover, open - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 21
the lock lever in the direction of the arrow 10 seconds after turning off the camera, then remove the battery pack. Be careful not to drop the battery pack. Lock lever To remove the memory card Check that the access lamp is not lit, then open the cover, and push the memory card once. - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 22
the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) Battery level 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 - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 23
. Orange index marks 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 lens onto the tripod using the tripod - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 24
rear of the lens and the body cap to the camera. • Before you attach them, remove dust from them. • A rear lens 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 - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 25
Preparing the camera Attaching a lens • When storing, turn over the lens 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 - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 26
for the first time, the date/time setup screen appears. 1 Set the power switch to ON to turn the camera on. The screen used for setting 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 - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 27
up the area again You can set the area where you are using the camera. This allows you to set the local area when you 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 the date and time and - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 28
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 - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 29
Preparing the camera 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. 29 - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 30
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 - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 31
(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 the trimmed images - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 32
the MOVIE button again to stop recording. Notes • The sound of the camera and the lens in operation may be recorded while recording a movie. You can disable sound recording by setting [Audio Recording] to [Off] (page 57). • The continuous recording time of a movie may be shorter, depending on the - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 33
the left during pause • The movie is played back frame-by- frame. V t v/V v Note • Movies recorded with other devices may not be played back on this camera. 33 - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 34
Deleting images (Delete) Once you have deleted an image, you cannot 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 - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 35
screen is facing forward. • When the LCD screen is not used, it is recommended that you close it with the screen side facing to the camera. Note • When the LCD screen is open, the eye sensor may not be able to function in situations involving low-position shooting. If you look - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 36
you to shoot the image with a suitable setting for the subject. (Sweep Panorama) Allows you to shoot panoramic images. (3D Sweep Panorama) Allows you to shoot 3D panoramic images for playback on a 3D compatible TV. (Cont. Priority AE Mode) The camera continues to shoot while the shutter button - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 37
(both the shutter speed and the aperture value) using the control dial. Superior Auto 1 Set the mode dial to (Superior Auto). 2 Point the camera towards the subject. When the camera recognizes and adjusts for shooting conditions, the following information is indicated: recognized scene mode mark - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 38
Shooting with the various shooting modes Scene Selection 1 Set the mode dial to (Scene Selection). 2 Select the a fast shutter speed so that the subject looks as if it is standing still. The camera shoots images continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Shoots close subjects such as flowers, - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 39
Shooting with the various shooting modes Sweep Panorama/ 3D Sweep Panorama 1 Set the mode dial to Panorama). (Sweep Panorama)/ 2 Point the camera at the edge of the subject, then press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus. (3D Sweep 3 Press the shutter button fully down. 4 - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 40
-zoom Cont. Priority AE) (Cont. Priority AE) The camera records the images continuously at a maximum of about 12 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. The camera records the images continuously at a maximum of about 10 - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 41
allows you to shoot the subject brightly, and it also helps to prevent camera shake. When shooting into the sun, you can use the flash to shoot backlit subject. 1 Fn button t (Flash Mode) t Select the desired setting • For further information on the flash modes available for each shooting mode, - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 42
Does not fire even the built-in flash pops up. • You cannot select this item when the mode dial is set to P, A, S, or M. However, the flash will not be fired if it is not pulled up. Fires Fires an external flash (sold separately) that is off the camera and away from it (Wireless flash shooting). 42 - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 43
Adjusting the brightness of the image Except for exposure mode M, the exposure is automatically selected (Automatic exposure). Based on the exposure acquired by the automatic exposure, you can perform exposure compensation. You can make the entire image brighter by shifting to the + side. The - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 44
Adjusting the brightness of the image • Using bracket shooting, you can shoot multiple images with the exposure shifted to the plus or minus sides (page 45). Note • This item cannot be set when the exposure mode is set to Intelligent Auto, Superior Auto, or Scene Selection. 44 - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 45
) The 10-second self-timer is convenient when the photographer appears in a photo and the 2-second self-timer is convenient to reduce the camera shake. (Bracket: Cont.) You can shoot 3 images, each with different degrees of exposure. (Single Bracket) You can shoot 3 images, shot by shot, each - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 46
aperture value as graphs, and clearly illustrates how the exposure works. The pointers on the shutter speed indicator and aperture indicator indicate the current value. Digital level gauge Aperture value Shutter speed 46 - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 47
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 the screen. Panorama: Size You can set the image size of panoramic images. The image size varies depending on the setting of the shooting direction (page 56). - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 48
[3D Pan.: Image Size] 16:9 Standard Wide 1920 × 1080 4912 × 1080 7152 × 1080 Setting image size 48 - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 49
Using the playback functions Enlarging images A still image can be enlarged for closer examination. 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. • - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 50
Switching to the display of the image list You can display multiple images on the screen simultaneously. Press the button. The image index screen is 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 - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 51
camera on a TV set, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI connector are required. 1 Turn off both your camera and the TV, and connect the camera operating instructions supplied with the TV. 3 Turn on the camera, and press the button. Images shot with the camera appear - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 52
: Display, White Balance, Drive mode, Picture Effect, and Autofocus. Plays back images. Displays a shooting tip or In-Camera Guide./Deletes images. Switches the autofocus and manual focus. Checks blurring of the background./Allows you to check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting. 52 - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 53
the control button, then 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 - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 54
. 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 Noise Reduct./ISO AUTO to 16000) Selects - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 55
processing. (Standard/Vivid/Portrait/Landscape/Sunset/Black & White) Shoots with the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive expression. (Off/Toy Camera/Pop Color/Posterization/Retro Photo/Soft High-key/Partial Color/High Contrast Mono./Soft Focus/ HDR Painting/Rich-tone Mono./Miniature - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 56
the shooting direction for panoramic images. (Right/Left/Up/Down) 3D Pan.: Image Size Selects the size of 3D-images. (16:9/Standard/Wide) 3D Pan.: Direction Sets the shooting direction for 3D-images. (Right/Left) Clear Image Zoom Zooms an image with higher quality than Digital Zoom. (On/Off) 56 - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 57
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 available in movie recording. (On/Off) Sets Format Record Setting Audio Recording Wind Sets whether or not to record audio - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 58
Sets whether shutter can open when lens is not attached. (Enable/Disable) Sets whether or not to shoot continuously in Superior Auto mode. (Auto/Off) Sets Square Grid/Diag. + Square Grid/Off) Auto Review Displays the captured image after shooting. Sets auto review. (10 Sec/5 Sec/2 Sec/Off) DISP - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 59
Zoom/Focus Magnifier) Selects the method to be used for the operating preview button. (Shot. Result Preview/Aperture Preview/Focus Magnifier) Sets the function of the focus hold button of the lens. (Focus Hold/D.O.F.Preview) Selects the appropriate mode for the MOVIE button. (Always/Movie Mode Only - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 60
lens attached. (Auto/Off) Lens Comp.: Distortion Compensates for distortion on the screen caused by the lens attached. (Auto/Off) Front Curtain Shutter Sets /9 Images) Plays back 3D-images using a 3D-compatible TV connected to the camera. Protects or cancels protection for an image. (Multiple - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 61
the menu to the top item or the last-selected item. (Top/Previous) Sets the brightness of the LCD screen. (Auto/Manual) Sets the brightness of the viewfinder. (Auto/Manual) Sets the level of the power saving feature. (Standard/Max) Sets the interval after which power save mode engages. (30 Min/5 Min - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 62
card (sold separately) is inserted in the camera. Version Language Mode Dial Guide Demo Mode Initialize Displays the camera software version. Selects the language. Turns on or off the mode dial guide (the explanation of each shooting mode). (On/Off) Sets the demonstration playback of a movie to on - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 63
Using the guide function of the camera In-Camera Guide When you press the (In-Camera Guide) button on the Fn screen or menu screen, a guide in accordance with the currently selected function or setting appears automatically. Select unavailable functions or settings on the Fn screen, then press the - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 64
MENU button t shooting tip Using the guide function of the camera 3 t [Shooting Tip List]t Select the desired 64 - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 65
the camera to your computer so that you can view them, and use various convenient features to enhance compatible with Mac computers. When you play back images on Mac computers, use the appropriate application software Edition) are not supported. Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or later - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 66
on the types of USB devices you are using. • Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer), as the camera is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant). • When your computer resumes activity - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 67
select "Run Install.exe" and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with the software is installed and shortcut icons appear on the desktop. "Image Data Converter" "PlayMemories Home" "PlayMemories Home Help Guide" Note • If "PMB" (Picture Motion Browser) supplied with a camera - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 68
software Installing the software [IDC_INST.pkg] file in the copy-to folder. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. Using "Image Data and compare RAW/JPEG images recorded with this camera. • To rate the images on a scale of five. • To set color labels. To use "Image Data - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 69
," refer to "PlayMemories Home Help 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.co.jp/pmh-se/ 69 Viewing - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 70
that have been recorded with this camera. Depending on the disc type, playable Sony Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.) Ordinary DVD playback devices (DVD player, computer that can play DVDs, etc.) * When creating a disc using "PlayMemories Home," changing the image quality to a lower setting - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 71
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 the [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)] setting on a Blu-ray disc, a device compatible with the AVCHD Ver 2.0 format is required - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 72
instructions of the device you use. • If you create a disc using Sony DVDirect firmware is updated to the newest version. For details, see the following URL: http://sony.storagesupport.com/ • To copy movies recorded with the [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)] setting to a Bluray disc, a device compatible - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 73
Sweep Panorama (39) 16M 8.4M Image size of still images 4.0M 14M (47) 7.1M 3.4M Image quality of still images (56) Frame rate of movies (57) 73 Others - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 74
Display Indication Image size of movies (57) 100% Remaining battery (21) Flash charge in progress (41) Setting Effect OFF (58) No audio recording of movies (57) SteadyShot/Camera shake warning (56, 57) SteadyShot error Overheating warning (9) Database file full/ Database file error View Mode (60) - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 75
Display Indication Face Detection (54)/ Smile Shutter (54) Auto Portrait Framing (54) Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator (54) E Display Indication Metering mode (54) Flash compensation (54) AWB White balance (Auto, Preset, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter) (52) 7500K A5 G5 D- - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 76
(54) Auto Port. Framing (54) (30) - (30) - (37) - - - (38) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (39) (39) / (40) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (36) (36) (36) (36) - (32) * - - * When [Manual Exposure] is selected, this function is not available. 76 - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 77
Flash modes available The flash modes you can select depend on the shooting mode and functions selected. In the table below, indicates the function selectable. - indicates the function not selectable. The flash modes you cannot select are displayed in gray on the screen. Shoot Mode (30) (30) (37) - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 78
Learning more about the camera (α Handbook) "α Handbook," which explains how to use the camera in detail, is included on the 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-ROM (supplied) into - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 79
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 220 445 890 1750 * When [Aspect Ratio] is set to [16:9], you can record more images than the numbers shown in the table above ( - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 80
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 (sold separately). - [Quality] is set to [Fine]. - [Autofocus Mode] is set to [Automatic AF]. - Shooting once every 30 seconds. - The - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 81
recordable time also vary depending on the shooting condition or subject or setting of image quality/size. • The values shown are not the • When is indicated, stop recording the movie. The temperature inside the camera has increased to an unacceptable level. • For details on movie playback, - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 82
of direct sunlight. - Turn the camera off when it is not being used. - If possible, use a tripod and disable the SteadyShot function. • The maximum size of a movie file is about 2 GB. When the file size is about 2 GB, the recording stops automatically when [File Format] is set to [MP4], and a new - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 83
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. 16 700 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 16 100 000 - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 84
[Viewfinder Magnifi.] is set to [Maximum]: 1.04× with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1 (diopter) When [Viewfinder Magnifi.] is set to [Standard]: 0.97× with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1 (diopter) When [Viewfinder Magnifi.] is set to [Maximum]: Approximately 23.1 mm from the eyepiece, 18 mm from the - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 85
Flash compensation Flash range Covering 18 mm lens (focal length that the lens indicates) ±2.0 EV (1/3 EV step) Aperture F2.8 F4.0 F5.6 100 1 m - 3.6 m 1 m - 2.5 m 1 m - 1.8 m (3.3 feet - (3.3 feet - (3.3 feet - 11.8 feet) 8.2 feet) 5.9 feet) ISO setting 200 1 m - 5 m (3.3 feet - 16.4 feet - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 86
] Used battery pack [Others] Microphone Speaker Print features Dimensions Mass Operating temperature Specifications JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline) compliant, RAW (Sony's exclusive ARW2.3 format) MPO (MPF Extended (Disparity Image)) compliant AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compatible Video - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 87
on your camera are not guaranteed. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Battery charger/Battery BC-VM10A Battery charger Input Mass Approx. 90 g (3.2 oz) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H Used battery Maximum voltage Nominal voltage Maximum charge voltage Maximum - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 88
18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM (SAL1855) (SAL55200-2) 27-82.5 82.5-300 Lens angle of view are based on Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera equipped with an APS-C sized image set focus. On focal length The picture angle of this camera is narrower than that of a 35 mm-format camera - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 89
Specifications For example, by using a 50 mm lens, you can get the approximate equivalent of a 75 mm lens of a 35 mm-format camera. 89 Others - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 90
Association. • " " and "PlayStation" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. • Adobe is a registered trademark or a countries. • In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 91
Accessible in areas where the PlayStation Store is available. Specifications Others 91 - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 92
57 Aperture Priority 36 Area Setting 27 Aspect ratio 56 Audio signals 62 Auto HDR 55 Auto Port. Framing 54 Auto review 58 Autofocus mode 54 AVCHD 57, 70 B Battery pack 18 quality 56 Image size 47 In-Camera Guide 63 Initialize 62 Intelligent Auto 30 ISO Button 59 ISO sensitivity 54 J JPEG - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 93
Language 62 LCD brightness 61 LCD screen 35, 73 Lens 17, 23 Lens Compensation 59 M Macro 38 Manual Exposure 37 Manual focus 52 Memory card 20 Menu 56 Metering mode 54 Movie Audio Recording 57 MOVIE Button 59 Movie File Format 57 Multi frame noise reduction 54 N Night Portrait 38 - Sony SLT-A57 | Instruction Manual - Page 94
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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-A57
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