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    4-459-708-12(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 Function list Viewing images on a computer Others Index SLT-A58
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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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    : Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. Battery pack and lens (if lens supplied) This device complies with Part 15 of of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SLT-A58 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 manual could void your authority to operate this
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    instructions , the user is encouraged limits for a digital device pursuant Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the addresses provided in the separate service or guarantee documents. This product has been tested
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    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
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    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 GB
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    parts 13 Front 13 Back 14 Top 15 Sides/Bottom 16 Lens 18 Charging the battery pack 19 Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately 21 Memory cards that you can use 23 Attaching a lens 24 Turning on the camera and setting the clock 27 Before shooting 29 Adjusting the viewfinder
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    65 Installing the software 66 Installing "PlayMemories Home 66 Viewing "PlayMemories Home Help Guide 66 Installing "Image Data Converter 67 Viewing "Image Data Converter Guide 67 Installing "Remote Camera Control 68 Selecting the method for creating a movie disc 69 Creating a disc using
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    Others List of screen icons 71 Functions available for each shooting mode 74 Flash modes available 75 Learning more about the camera (α Handbook 76 Checking the number of recordable images/ recording time 77 Specifications 81 Index 90 9GB
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    always copy (back up) data to other media. Notes on the LCD screen, electronic viewfinder, lens, and image sensor • The LCD screen and electronic viewfinder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may
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    lamp has turned off. 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 country/region. Model name SLT-A58K SLT-A58M SLT-A58Y Lens DT18-55mm DT18-135mm DT18-55mm and DT55
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    battery pack NPFM500H (1) • Micro USB cable (1) • Eyepiece cup (1) (Attached to the camera) • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) SLT-A58K • DT18-55mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap (1)/Packaging lid (1) SLT-A58M • DT18-135mm zoom lens (1)/ Front lens cap (1)/Rear lens cap (1)/Lens hood (1) SLT-A58Y
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    button (30) B Power switch (27) C Control dial (33, 36) D Self-timer lamp (45) E Lens contacts* F Mirror* • This mirror is made of a transmissive film. Do not touch the mirror. Doing so may soil or deform the mirror, and the image quality and camera performance may deteriorate. G Preview button (51
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    Back Identifying parts A Eyepiece sensors B Viewfinder* • When you look into the viewfinder, ) (54)/ (Drive Mode) (45)/ (Picture Effect) (54) H Control button (Enter)/AF button (53)/Lock-on AF button (53) I (In-Camera Guide) button (62) For viewing: (Delete) button (34) J (Playback)
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    parts Preparing the camera A Multi interface shoe1)2) B MENU button (55) C Image sensor position mark D compatible accessories for the Multi interface shoe, visit the Sony web site, or consult a Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility in your area. Accessories for the Accessory
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    , the internal microphone is automatically turned off. If the external microphone is a plug-in-power type, the power of the microphone is supplied by the camera. E HDMI micro jack (50) F Multi/Micro USB Terminal (66) • Supports Micro USB compatible device. GB16
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    Identifying parts Preparing the camera G Battery insertion slot (21) H Battery cover (21) I 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
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    Lens DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II (Supplied with the SLT-A58K/ A58Y) DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM (Supplied with the SLT-A58Y) DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM (Supplied with the SLT-A58M) Identifying parts A Focusing ring B Zoom ring C Focal-length scale D Focal-length index E Lens contacts F Focusing mode switch
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    not been fully charged. The charged battery pack is discharged little by little, even when you do not use it. To avoid missing an opportunity to shoot, charge the battery pack again before you shoot. 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. Push the battery pack in until it clicks. 19GB
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    pack 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
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    Preparing the camera Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) 1 Open the battery cover by sliding the lever. 2 Insert the battery pack completely, using the tip of the battery to press the lock lever. 3 Close the cover. Lock lever 4 Slide and open the memory card cover. 21GB
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    it clicks into place. Ensure that the notched corner faces the correct direction. 6 Close the cover. To remove the battery pack Turn off the camera and check that the vibration of the camera has stopped and that both the LCD screen and access lamp (page 17) are turned off. Then, slide the lock
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    High "Battery exhausted." Low You cannot shoot any more pictures. Memory cards that you can use 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
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    or debris from getting inside the camera. • When shooting, remove the front lens cap from the front of the lens. Front lens cap Body cap Packaging lid 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks (mounting indexes) on the lens and camera. 3 Turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the
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    front and rear of the lens and the body cap to the camera. • Before you attach the caps, remove any dust. • A rear lens cap is not supplied with the DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II Lens Kit. If storing the lens without attaching it to the camera, purchase Rear Lens Cap ALC-R55. Lens release button 25GB
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    quality. Fit the hood into the mount on the end of the lens barrel and rotate the hood clockwise until it clicks. Attaching a lens Notes • A lens hood is not supplied with the DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II. You can use the ALC-SH108 (sold separately). • The lens hood may block the light of the flash
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    to ON to turn on the camera. The screen to set date and time appears. • To turn off the camera, set the power switch to OFF. 2 Check that [Enter] is selected on the LCD screen, then press the center of the control button. 3 Select your area using b/B on the control button, then press the center
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    selected, then press the center of the control button. To cancel the date/time setting operation Press the MENU button. To set the date/time again The date/time setup screen appears automatically only when you turn the camera on for the first time. To set the date and time again, use the menu. MENU
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    be used 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 Hold the camera with one hand, and support the lens with the other. Point
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    shake warning) indicator flashes, carefully shoot the subject, holding the camera steady or 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 used. 4 When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom
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    6 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot. • When [Auto Object Framing] is set to [Auto] and the camera shoots faces, close-ups, or subjects tracked by [Lock-on AF], the camera automatically trims the image into a suitable composition. Both the original and the trimmed images are saved (page 53
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    adjust the focus when it is in autofocus mode. MOVIE button 2 Press 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
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    to the right during pause. To slow-reverse To adjust sound volume To display the information Rotate the control dial to the left during pause. • The movie is played back frame-by- frame. V t v/V v Notes • Movies recorded using other devices may not play back on this camera in some cases. 33GB
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    do not want the image before deleting it. 1 Display the image you want to delete and press the button. button 2 Select [Delete] using v on the control button, then press the center of the control button. Notes • Protected images cannot be deleted. GB34
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    Shooting images to suit your subject Shooting images to suit your subject Adjusting the angle of the LCD screen Adjust the LCD screen to an easily viewable angle. • The LCD screen tilts down about 55 degrees and up about 135 degrees. 35GB
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    . (Aperture Priority) Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually using the control dial. (Shutter Priority) Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually using the control dial. (Manual Exposure) Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure (both the
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    a shooting mode Superior Auto 1 Set the mode dial to (Superior Auto). 2 Point the camera towards the subject, and adjust the focus and shoot the subject. Scene recognition When the camera recognizes the subject and adjusts itself for shooting conditions, the following information appears on the
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    ), then press the center of the control button. 2 Select the desired mode using v/V, then press the center of the control button. • To change the scene, so that the subject looks as if it is standing still. The camera shoots images continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Shoots close-ups
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    the subject for which you want to adjust the brightness and focus, and press the shutter button halfway down. 3 Point the camera at the edge of the composition while pressing the shutter button halfway down, and then press the shutter button fully down. This part will not
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    continuously at a maximum of about 8 images per second. • The minimum zoom scale of the camera is set to 2 times and the image size is set to S. Shooting techniques • When [AEL w/ shutter] is set to [Off], the camera continues to adjust the exposure even after the first shot in [Cont. Shooting] or
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    to shoot the subject brightly and to prevent camera shake. When shooting against the sun, use the flash to lighten the image of the 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, see page 75
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    is set to P, A, S, or M. If you do not want to use the flash in these modes, push the flash down. Fires in dark environments or when shooting towards bright light. Fires every time you trigger the shutter. Fires an external flash (sold separately) that is off the camera and away from it (wireless
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    when you shift to the - side (Exposure compensation). 1 Press the button. button Using the shooting functions 2 Adjust the exposure using the control dial. Toward + (over): Brightens an image. Toward - (under): Darkens an image. • In viewfinder mode, confirm the exposure using the EV scale
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    Auto], or [Scene Selection]. • When the exposure mode is set to M, the exposure can be adjusted only when [ISO] is set to [AUTO]. Turn the control dial during AE lock to adjust the compensation value. • Even though you can adjust the exposure between -3.0 EV and +3.0 EV, only a value between -2.0 EV
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    mode, such as single, continuous, or bracket shooting, to suit your purpose. on the control button t Select the desired mode (Single Shooting) This mode is for normal shooting. (Cont. Shooting) The camera records images continuously. (Self-timer) The 10-second self-timer is convenient if 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 set the recording information display separately for viewfinder mode and LCD screen mode. Graphic Display
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    quality For prints up to A3+ size For prints up to A5 size [Aspect Ratio]: [16:9] Image size Size You can set the image size for panoramic images. The image size varies depending on the setting of the shooting direction (page 55). MENU button t 1 t [Panorama: Size] t Select the desired size
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    2 Zoom the image in or out using the button or button. • Rotate the control dial to switch images at the same magnification. When you shoot multiple images with the using v/V/b/B on the control button. To cancel the enlarged playback Press the center of the control button and the image returns to
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    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 after selecting the desired image. To display the desired folder Select the bar on the left of the image index screen using the
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    input. • See also the operating instructions supplied with the TV. 3 Turn on the camera, and press the button. Images shot using the camera appear on the TV screen. Select the desired image using b/B on the control button. • The LCD screen on the camera does not turn on. Control button button GB50
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    page 13). button (41) Pops the flash up. button (43)/AV button/ camera. Fn button (52, 53)/ button Displays the setup screen for a function set using the Fn button./Rotates images. Control tip or In-Camera Guide./Deletes (34) images. Focus mode switch 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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    shooting faces, close-ups, or subjects tracked by [Lock-on AF], the camera analyzes the scene and automatically trims the image into a suitable composition. ( brightness. (Multi segment/Center weighted/Spot) Flash Comp. Adjusts the intensity of the flash output. (-2.0EV to +2.0EV) Function list
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    Warm White/Fluor.: Cool White/Fluor.: Day White/Fluor.: Daylight/Flash/C.Temp./Filter/Custom) Adjusts the brightness and contrast automatically. (Off/D- desired effect filter to achieve more impressive images. (Off/Toy Camera/Pop Color/Posterization/Retro Photo/Soft High-key/Partial Color/High
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    RAW/RAW & JPEG/Fine/Standard) Panorama: Size (47) Selects the size of panoramic images. (Standard/Wide) Panorama: Direction Sets the shooting direction for panoramic images. (Right/Left/Up/Down) Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom Zooms an image with higher quality than Digital Zoom. (On/Off) Zooms an
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    MENU button Long Exposure NR High ISO NR Flash control AF Illuminator Sets noise reduction processing for shots to access all shooting tips. Movie shooting menu File Format Record Setting SteadyShot AF Track. Duration Selects the movie file format. (AVCHD/MP4) Selects the size of the recorded
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    LCD screen. (Auto/Manual) Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during flash use. (On/Off) Sets whether the shutter can open when a lens is not attached. (Enable review. (10 Sec/5 Sec/2 Sec/Off) DISP Button(Monitor) Sets the LCD screen display modes that can be selected by pressing DISP on the control
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    outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color in manual focus mode. (High/Mid/Low/Off) Mode/Flash Comp./White Balance/DRO/Auto HDR/Creative Style/Picture Effect/Image Size/Quality/AEL Lens Comp.: Shading Compensates for shaded corners on the screen caused by the attached lens. (Auto/Off) Lens
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    the MENU button Compensates for distortion on the screen caused by the attached lens. (Auto/Off) Sets whether or not to use the electronic front Specify Printing Specifies or unspecifies the images for DPOF. (DPOF Setup/Date Imprint) * Available items differ depending on the view mode. Volume
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    of still images on the memory card. Clock setup menu Date/Time Setup (27) Sets date and time and daylight savings. Area Setting (28) Selects the area where you are using the camera. Setup menu Menu start Mode Dial Guide LCD Brightness Viewfinder Bright. Viewfinder Color Temp. Selects a first
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    camera from a TV that supports "BRAVIA" Sync. (On/Off) Sets whether to use the upload function of the camera with an Eye-Fi card. (On/Off) Selects the appropriate USB connection method for each computer or USB device connected to the camera. (Auto/Mass Storage/MTP/PC Remote) Enhances compatibility
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    Fn screen, press the center of the control button to display the appropriate setup to enable them. (In-Camera Guide) button Shooting Tips The camera displays shooting tips in accordance with the shooting mode selected. 1 Press the (In-Camera Guide) button when the recording information display
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    Using the guide function of the camera To access all shooting tips You can search through all the shooting tips from the menu. Use this item when you want to read shooting tips you have seen before. MENU button t 3 t [Shooting Tip List]t Select the desired shooting tip 63GB Function list
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    Windows only) You can import still images or movies recorded with the camera to your computer so that you can view them, and use various "PlayMemories Home" Importing images from your camera Viewing images on calendar Uploading images to network service Creating a movie disc Sharing images on
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    services may not be available in some countries or regions. • "PlayMemories Home" is not compatible with Macs. Use the applications that are installed on your Mac. For details, visit the following URL: http://www.sony RAW images and JPEG images recorded by this camera. • You can rank images in 5
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    software "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)," supplied with models released before 2011, has already been installed on your computer, sony.net/pm 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. • When the message to connect the camera to a computer is displayed, connect the camera
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    Home support page (English only): http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/ Installing "Image Data Converter" 1 Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the following URL. For Windows: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ For Mac: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ 2 Follow the instructions on
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    Internet browser on your computer, go to the following URL. For Windows: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ For Mac: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. • For details on how to use "Remote Camera Control," refer to the "Help." GB68
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    Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.) To keep high-definition image quality (HD) -* To keep high-definition image quality (HD) (AVCHD recording disc) AVCHD format playback devices (Sony Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.) Ordinary DVD playback devices (DVD player, computer that can
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    add-on software. For details, access the following URL: http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/BDUW/ • PlayStation®3 may not be available in some , you cannot create a disc with the original image quality. If you want to keep the original image quality, store your movies on a Blu-ray disc. Creating
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    (Basic information display) 100 Remaining number of recordable images Aspect ratio of still images (55) 20M 10M Image size of still images 5.0M 17M (47) 8.4M 4.2M Image quality of still images (55) Frame rate of movies (56) Image size of movies (56) 100% Remaining battery (23) 71GB Others
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    59) Remaining battery warning (23) Indication Spot metering area (53) AF area (53) Smart Zoom Clear Image Zoom (55) Digital Zoom (55) Zoom File number/Number of images in the view mode Date of recording D Display Indication Drive mode (45) Flash mode (41)/Red-eye reduction (57) Focus
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    Face Detection (53)/ Smile Shutter (53) Auto Object Framing (53) Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator E Display Indication Metering mode (53) Flash compensation (53) AWB White balance (Auto, Preset, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter) (54) 7500K A5 G5 D-Range Optimizer/Auto
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    Functions available for each shooting mode The functions you can use depend on the selected shooting mode. In the table below, indicates the function is available, and a - indicates the function is not available. The functions you cannot use are displayed in gray on the screen. Shoot Mode
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    the table below, indicates the function is selectable, and a - indicates the function is not selectable. The flash modes you cannot select are displayed in gray on the screen. Shoot Mode (30) (30) (37) (Flash Off) (38) - (39) (40) - (36) - (36) - (36) - (36) - (32) (Fill(Autoflash
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    Internet. Refer to the "α Handbook" for in-depth instructions on the many camera functions. 1 Access the Sony support page. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/ 2 Select your country or region. 3 Search for the model name of your camera within the support page. • Check the model name on the bottom
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    (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, it means no memory Sony standard memory cards for testing. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card used. Image Size: L: 20M Aspect Ratio: 3:2* Memory card formatted on this camera (Units: Images) Size
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    - Using a battery pack that is charged for an hour after the CHARGE lamp goes out. - Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (sold separately). • The number of still images is based on the CIPA standard under the following conditions. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) - [Quality] is set
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    total recording times using a memory card formatted on this camera. Memory card formatted on this camera (h (hour), m (minute)) Capacity Record 2 GB Setting depending on the shooting conditions or subject or the image quality/size settings. • The values shown are not for continuous recording
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    quality movie recording or continuous shooting using the APS-C size image sensor. Therefore, if you continue to shoot, the temperature inside the camera will rise, especially that of the image sensor. In such cases, the camera by product specifications). • For [1440×1080 12M] size movies, continuous
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    Specifications Camera [System] Camera Type Lens Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera A-mount lens [Image sensor] Image format 23.2 mm×15.4 mm (APS-C format), CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of image sensor Approx. 20 400 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 20 100 000
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    ) TFT drive/Clear Photo LCD screen 460 800 dots [Exposure control] Metering Cell "Exmor" CMOS sensor Metering method 1 200-zone evaluative metering Metering Range -2 EV to +17 EV (at ISO 100 equivalent with F1.4 lens) ISO sensitivity (Recommended exposure index) Still images: AUTO (ISO 100
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    Specifications Flash range 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 on shooting conditions (Image size, ISO setting, High ISO NR, or the setting of [Lens Comp.: Distortion]). The
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    Specifications Movie (AVCHD format) Movie (MP4 format) AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compatible Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch, equipped with Dolby Digital Stereo Creator • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch [Recording
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    Technology Industries Association). • Playback on other equipment of images recorded using your camera and playback on your camera of images recorded or edited using other equipment are not guaranteed. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Battery charger/Battery
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    Specifications Lens Name (Model name) DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II (SAL18552) DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM (SAL55200-2) DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM (SAL18135) Equivalent 35mmformat focal length* (mm) 27-82.5 82.5-300 27-202.5 Lens groups-elements Angle of view* 7-8 76°-29° 9-13 29°-8° 11-14 76°-12
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    Specifications On focal length The picture angle of this camera is narrower than that of a 35 mm-format camera. You can find the approximate equivalent of the focal length of a 35 mmformat camera and shoot with the same picture angle by increasing the focal length of your lens by half. For example,
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    and other countries. GB88 Specifications • Mac and Mac " and "PlayStation" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. • Adobe is a YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc. • In addition, system and product names used in this manual
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    • The application for PlayStation 3 requires PlayStation Network account and application download. Accessible in areas where the PlayStation Store is available. Specifications Others 89GB
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    : Cont 45 C Charging battery pack 19 Cleaning Mode 61 Clear Image Zoom 55 Color Space 56 Computer 66 Cont. Shooting 45 Control button 51 Creative Style 54 CTRL FOR HDMI 61 D Date/Time Setup 27 DC IN terminal 16 Delete 34 GB90 Demo Mode 61 Digital Zoom 55 Diopter-adjustment 29 Disc
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    Lens 18, 24 Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber 58 Lens Comp.: Distortion 59 Lens Comp.: Shading 58 Live View Display 58 Lock-on AF 53 Index Long Exposure NR 56 M Mac 67 Macro 38 Manual Exposure 36 Memory card 21 MENU 55 Menu 55 Menu start 60 Metering Mode 53 Microphone jack 16 Mode Dial Guide
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    Program Auto 36 Protect 59 Q Quality 55 R Rear Sync 42 Record Setting 56 Recording information display ...46 Recording movies 32 Recover Image DB 60 Red Eye Reduction 57 Release w/o Lens 57 Remaining battery level 23 Remote Camera Control 68 S S. Auto Cont. Shooting 57 S. Auto Image
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    Index 93GB Index
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SLT-A58
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
Function list
Viewing images on a
computer
Others
Index