Sony DSLRA850 Operating Instructions
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be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Instruction Manual DSLR-A850 Preparing the camera Before your operation Shooting images Using the shooting function - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 2
provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSLR-A850 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2 - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 3
your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them. Use Power - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 4
Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) to determine that the set is in safe operating condition. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 5
This Class B digital apparatus complies with instructions. For Customers in the U.S.A. UL is an internationally recognized safety organization. This product has received UL Listing. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 6
SONY Model No.: DSLR-A850 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 7
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 DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 8
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. Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 9
back up) data to other medium. Notes on the LCD monitor and lens • The LCD monitor is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so in this manual The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. Black - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 10
lens 21 Inserting a memory card 23 Preparing the camera 27 Using the accessories supplied 29 Checking the number of recordable images 31 Aperture priority 51 Shooting with Shutter speed priority 52 Shooting with Manual exposure 53 Shooting with BULB 54 Using the Selecting the focus - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 11
color tones (White balance 73 Auto/Preset white balance 73 Setting the color temperature and a filter effect ......... 74 Custom white balance 75 Image processing 77 Using the D-Range Optimizer 77 Using the Creative Style 78 Selecting the drive mode 81 Shooting single shot 81 Shooting - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 12
to your computer 135 on a computer Viewing images on your computer 139 Using the software 143 Printing images Printing images by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer 150 Others Specifications 154 Troubleshooting 157 Warning messages 164 Precautions 167 Index 169 - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 13
) (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) • Rechargeable battery pack NPFM500H (1) • Remote Commander clip (1) • Accessory shoe cap (1) (Attached on the camera) • Eyecup (1) (Attached on the camera) • CD-ROM (Application Software for α camera) (1) • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) • USB - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 14
Preparing the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NPFM500H "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (supplied). Charging the battery pack The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack can be charged - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 15
as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the power by " M series battery pack in the battery charger (supplied) with your camera. Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 16
Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world. A Type (American Type) B Type (British Type) BF Type (British Type) B3 Type (British Type) C Type (CEE Type) SE Type (CEE Type) O Type (Ocean Type) The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 17
A C/BF A/C Plug type O O Plug type A A Plug type A A A/C A A A A A A A A Plug type C/BF/O A/C C A A/C A Plug type C/BF C/BF C A/C/BF C C/BF Plug type C C C C C/BF C/BF C/BF C/BF C 17 Preparing the camera - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 18
while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery. 3 Close the battery cover. Lock lever To remove the battery pack Turn off the camera and slide the lock lever in the direction of the arrow. Be careful not to drop the battery pack. Lock lever 18 - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 19
can be recorded The approximate number of images that can be recorded is 880 when you use the camera with the battery pack at full capacity. Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on the conditions of use, the attached lens, or the memory card. • The number is - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 20
images that can be recorded is decreased under the following conditions: - The surrounding temperature is low. - The camera pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in your camera immediately before you start pack has reached the end of its life. Buy a new battery pack. • The battery - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 21
a lens 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens. 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks on the lens and camera. Preparing the camera 3 Turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. • When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 22
the cap on the lens and attach the body cap to the camera. • Before you attach the cap, remove dust from the cap. Note on changing the lens The camera is equipped with an anti-dust function to prevent dust from landing on the image sensor. However, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 23
Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card You can use a CompactFlash card (CF card), Microdrive, or "Memory Stick Duo" media as a memory card. 1 Open the memory card is selected as the memory card. If you use "Memory Stick Duo" media, you have to switch the memory card setting (page 24). 23 - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 24
media once. CF card eject lever Access lamp To shoot using "Memory Stick Duo" media After turning on the camera, follow the steps below to switch the memory card setting. 1Press the Fn button so that the Quick Navi screen card] in the Setup menu (page 126). Front control dial Rear control dial 24 - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 25
of the memory card with your hand or a metal object. On the CF card/Microdrive • Be sure to format the CF card/Microdrive using this camera when you use it for the first time. • Do not remove the label of a CF card/Microdrive or attach a new label over the label. • Do - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 26
• "Memory Stick Duo" media formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with this camera. • Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the "Memory Stick Duo" media and the equipment used. Notes on using "Memory Stick Duo" - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 27
for the first time, the date/time setup screen appears. 1 Set the power switch to ON to turn the camera on. • To turn the camera off, set it to OFF. 2 Verify that [OK] is selected on the LCD monitor, then press the center of the multi-selector. 3 Select each item - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 28
until the indicators appear clearly in the viewfinder. • Turn the dial toward + when you are farsighted, toward - when you are near-sighted. • Training the camera on the light allows you to adjust the diopter easily. When it is hard to rotate the diopter-adjustment dial Insert your fingers under the - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 29
Preparing the camera Using the accessories supplied This section describes how to use the shoulder strap and Remote Commander clip. The other accessories are described , 151) • Video cable (page 99) • CD-ROM (page 144) Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the both ends of the strap on the camera. 29 - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 30
Using the Remote Commander clip You can catch the cord of the RM-S1AM Remote Commander (sold separately) on the shoulder strap to secure it. 1 Open the Remote Commander clip. 2 Clip the strap and the cord of the Remote Commander to the Remote Commander clip. 3 Close the Remote Commander clip. 30 - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 31
a memory card The tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorded on a memory card formatted with this camera. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions. The number of recordable images (Units: Images) Image size: L 24M/Aspect ratio: 3:2* CF card Capacity Quality - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 32
cRAW 38 77 154 309 627 RAW 26 52 103 208 423 * When [Aspect ratio] is set to [16:9], you can record more images than the numbers shown in the tables above. However, if you record an image as a RAW image, the number is the same as that of the [3:2] aspect ratio. 32 - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 33
the inside of the camera, such as lens contacts, or the mirror. Since dust on the mirror or around the mirror may affect the auto focus system, blow away dust using a commercially available blower. If dust lands on the image sensor, it may appear on the photo image. Turn the camera to the cleaning - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 34
the image sensor, use a commercially available blower and clean the image sensor following the steps below. You can easily clean the image sensor . • Do not use a spray blower because it may scatter vapor inside the camera body. 1 Confirm that the battery is fully charged (page 19). 2 Press the - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 35
's face downward to prevent the dust from resettling in the camera. • When cleaning the image sensor, do not put the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the mount. 7 Attach the lens and turn the camera off. Note • The camera starts beeping if the battery pack is discharged during cleaning. Stop - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 36
button (47) E Front control dial (46, 115) F AF illuminator (60)/Self-timer lamp (83) G Remote sensor (86) H Lens contacts* I Mirror* J Preview button (87) K Lens mount L (Display panel illumination) button (42) 36 M Accessory shoe (63) N WB (White Balance) button (73) O Eyepiece shutter lever - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 37
(Histogram) button (91) J For shooting: Fn (Function) button (46) For viewing: (Image rotation) button (92) K Diopter-adjustment dial (28) L For shooting: AEL (AE lock) 42) O For shooting: AF/MF (Auto focus/manual focus) button (62) For viewing: (Enlarge) button (93) P Rear control dial (46, - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 38
cover (23) C CF card insertion slot (23) D CF card eject lever (24) E Hooks for shoulder strap (29) F REMOTE terminal G DC IN terminal • When connecting the ACVQ900AM AC Adaptor/ Charger (sold separately) to the camera, turn the camera off, then plug the connector of the AC Adaptor/Charger to the DC - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 39
1/125 F5.6 +2.0 B Display Shutter speed (52) Aperture (51) Exposure (68) AE lock (69) Indication Flash mode (63) ISO AUTO Exposure compensation (68)/Metered Manual (53) Flash compensation (71) EV scale (53, 84) ISO sensitivity (72) Focus mode (56) AF area (58) Metering (67) D-Range Optimizer (77 - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 40
to a vertical position, the display automatically rotates to adjust to the camera position. Image size (104)/APS-C size (132)/Aspect ratio (104) Memory card (24) Remaining number of recordable images (31) DISP button Detailed display Enlarged display No display • You can set the display so - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 41
Before your operation Note • You can display the screen used for adjusting the brightness of the LCD monitor by pressing the DISP button a little longer (page 124). 41 - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 42
exposure compensation by checking the display panel on the top of the camera. A Shutter speed Exposure (68) White balance ISO sensitivity Drive Battery remaining (19) Remaining number of recordable images (31)* * Even when the remaining number of recordable images is more than 999, "999" is - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 43
compensation (71) Flash charging (63) Wireless flash (64) High-speed sync (65) Manual focus (60) Focus (57) Shutter speed (52) Aperture (51) EV scale (53, 84) AE lock (69) Shots-remaining counter (82) Camera shake warning (44) Display Indication SteadyShot scale (44) Aspect ratio 16:9 (104) 43 - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 44
of shutter speed. switch Note • The SteadyShot function may not work optimally when the power has just been turned on, just after you aim the camera, or when the shutter button has been pressed all the way down without stopping halfway. Wait for the (SteadyShot scale) indicator scale to go down - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 45
the center button to execute the selection. Move the multi-selector by following the instructions in the operation guide to select an item. Operation guide The operation guide list The operation guide also indicates operations other than the multi-selector operation. The indications of icons are - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 46
. • For details on how to set up each item, see the corresponding page. • Pressing the Fn button again turns off the Quick Navi screen. Operation guide Front control dial Rear control dial • Gray items on the Quick Navi screen are not available. • When using Creative Style (page 78), some of the - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 47
the automatic setting The "AUTO" mode allows you to easily shoot any subject under any conditions. 1 Set the mode dial to . Shooting images 2 Hold the camera and look into the viewfinder. Focus area Focus indicator 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus and press the shutter button - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 48
• The actual setting may not correspond to the positions of the focus mode lever and metering mode lever on the camera. Refer to the information displayed on the LCD monitor when you take pictures. 48 - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 49
images Exposure mode If you adjust the shutter speed or aperture, the effect on the picture is changed, even if it is the same subject. This camera (page 51) Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually. Shoots by controlling the blur of the background. S: Shutter speed priority - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 50
the rear control dial sets the exposure mode indicator to "PA" (Aperture priority Program Shift). Shutter speed PS Aperture value Notes • If you turn the camera off and on or a certain period of time is passed, Program Shift "PS" or "PA" is canceled and returned to "P." • When Program Shift "PS - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 51
to A. 2 Select the aperture value (F- number) with the front or rear control dial. • You can check the blurring of an image with the preview button (page 87). • When the camera judges that the proper exposure is not obtained with the selected aperture value, the shutter speed flashes. In such cases - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 52
subject at a higher shutter speed, it appears as if frozen on the image. At a lower shutter speed, the subject appears as if it flowing. step] in the Recording menu (page 108). Shutter speed Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in shutter speed priority mode. • When - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 53
Shoot the image after the exposure is set. • Check the exposure value on the EV scale. Toward +: Images become brighter. Toward -: Images become Manual LCD monitor (Detailed display) Standard value Viewfinder Standard value Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in manual - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 54
Manual shift You can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination without changing the exposure you set. Rotate the front control dial while pressing the - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 55
(sold separately) reduces the camera shake and continues the exposure without pressing and holding the shutter button. Notes • When using a tripod, turn off the SteadyShot function. • The longer the exposure time, the more outstanding the noise on the image. • After shooting, noise reduction - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 56
A, C) 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to check the focus and shoot the image. • When the focus is confirmed, the focus indicator changes to z or (page AF) () A (Automatic AF) () C (Continuous AF) () 56 The camera focuses on and the focus is locked when you press the shutter button halfway - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 57
the focus lock shooting feature (page 59) or manual focus (page 60). • A subject that is body of an automobile, or the surface of water. To measure the exact distance to the subject The mark on the camera shows the location of the image sensor. When you measure the exact distance between the camera - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 58
multi-selector. 3 Select the desired mode with front or rear control dial. (Wide) (Spot) 58 The camera determines which of the nine AF areas is used in focusing within the AF area. The camera focuses on a subject using 10 supplementary ranging points, in addition to the normal nine ranging points - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 59
(Local) Choose the area for which you want to activate the focus from among nine areas with the multi-selector during the shooting. To select the spot AF area, press the center of the multi-selector. Notes • The supplementary ranging points are activated only when (Wide) is selected. They are not - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 60
conditions, or when you shoot a low contrast subject, the AF illuminator allows the camera to focus more easily on the subject. AF illuminator • The AF illuminator does not menu (page 109). Shooting with Manual focus You can set the distance of a subject. 1 Set the focus mode lever to MF. - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 61
focusing ring of the lens to achieve a multi-selector is used. • The camera resets the focal length to (infinity) when you turn the camera on. • When using a tele lever. You can quickly focus on a subject rather than using the manual focus from the beginning. This is convenient in cases such as - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 62
. Press and hold the AF/MF button and adjust the focus by rotating the focusing ring. AF/MF button Focusing ring In manual focus mode: The focus mode is switched temporarily to the auto focus and the focus is locked. • You can maintain the selected mode without pressing - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 63
camera shake. When shooting into the sun, you can use the flash to shoot a bright image of the backlit subject. For details on how to use the flash, refer to the operating instructions charging) indicator Note • The lens may block the light of the flash and a shadow may appear on the bottom of the - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 64
subject in a more realistic way when shooting a moving subject using a slower shutter speed with the flash. Rather than attaching a flash on the camera, you can create more contrast, resulting in a more three-dimensional picture. Two or more wireless flashes* are required, including an HVL-F58AM - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 65
instructions supplied with the flash. Shooting with Slow Sync If you use the slow sync shooting feature with a slower shutter speed, you can capture a clear image speed priority mode or manual exposure mode, slow sync shooting entire shutter speed range of the camera. It also enables you to take - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 66
details on High Speed Sync, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the flash. Using a flash equipped use a flash equipped with a flash sync terminal of the opposite polarity. Notes • Select the manual exposure mode and set the shutter speed to 1/200 second with the SteadyShot on or 1/250 - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 67
Adjusting the brightness of the image (Metering, Exposure, Flash compensation) Selecting the Metering mode You into 40 segments to measure light (40-segment honeycomb pattern metering). This metering method enables the camera to measure light in a way most similar to that of the human eye, which is - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 68
area. These elements work in sync with auto focus, allowing the camera to accurately measure the position and brightness of the subject in order on your preference. You can make the entire image brighter by shifting it to the + side. The entire image becomes darker when you shift it to the - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 69
Using the shooting function 2 Adjust the exposure with b/B on the multi-selector. • You can use the front or rear control dial instead. Standard exposure • The exposure is compensated by 1/3 of a step between ±3.0 EV. You can set this exposure step to 1/2 EV increments with [Exposure step] in the - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 70
can change the function and operation of the AEL button with [AEL button] in the Custom menu (page 115). To check the exposure of the image Hold down the AEL button and place the spot metering circle on the spot where the lighting is contrasted from the subject. The metering indicator - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 71
Using the shooting function Adjusting the amount of flash light (Flash compensation) When shooting with the flash, you can adjust the amount of flash light alone, without changing the exposure compensation. You can only change the exposure of a main subject which is within the flash range. - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 72
step using the rear control dial. Notes • The available luminosity limits for an image (dynamic range) are a little narrower in the range less than ISO 200 noticeable. Adjust the ISO number after you check the amount of noise on the image. • The [AUTO] setting is not provided in exposure mode M. If - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 73
automatically adjusted. However, you can use this feature when the color tone of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you want to change the color light source available is a mercury lamp or a sodium lamp, the camera will not be able to acquire the accurate white balance because of the - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 74
image bluish. (The increment is equivalent to about 10 Mired*.) • You can use the rear control dial instead. * Mired: a unit to indicate the color conversion quality in color temperature filters. AWB (Auto WB) (Daylight) (Shade) (Cloudy) (Tungsten) (Fluorescent) (Flash) Approx. 3000 to The camera - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 75
The higher the number, the more reddish the image and the lower the number, the more bluish the image. The color temperature can be selected between 2500K Note • Since most of the color meters are designed for film cameras, using the measurements obtained from them may not give correct results under - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 76
3 Select [ SET] with b/B on the multi-selector, then press the center of the multi-selector. 4 Hold the camera so that the white area fully covers the spot- metering circle and press the shutter button down. The shutter clicks and the calibrated values (ColorTemperature - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 77
, which is common when shooting into the sun, the camera attenuates the contrast across the entire image to produce an image with proper brightness and contrast. (Advanced Auto) By dividing the image into small areas, the camera analyzes the contrast of light and shadow between the subject - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 78
optimizer other than (Standard) cannot be checked on the camera. • When shooting with the D-Range optimizer, the image may be noisy. Especially when you enhance the effect with (Advanced: Level), select the level by checking the recorded image. Using the Creative Style This Creative Style is pre - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 79
leaves) (B/W) (Sepia) For capturing various scenes with rich gradation and beautiful colors. The saturation and contrast are heightened for capturing striking images of colorful scenes and subjects such as flowers, spring greenery, blue sky, or ocean views. The saturation and sharpness are lowered - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 80
the contours is accentuated, and the lower the value selected, the more the highlighting of the contours is softened. Adjusts the brightness of an entire image. Preventing an image from becoming overexposed or underexposed, a rich tone is reproduced. When a higher value is selected, it prevents an - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 81
Using the shooting function Selecting the drive mode This camera has nine drive modes, such as single-shot advanced, continuous advanced. Use them for your purpose. 1 Press the DRIVE button to display the setup screen. - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 82
Shooting continuously The camera records the images continuously at a maximum of 3 images per second*. * Our measurement conditions: [Image size] is set to [L:24M], [Quality] is set to [Fine], the focus mode is set to Single-shot AF or manual focus, and the shutter speed is 1/250 second or faster. - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 83
WL high speed sync, and mirror lockup shooting. Shooting with Exposure bracket Bracket shooting allows you to shoot several images, each with different degrees of exposure. This camera is equipped with an auto bracket function. Specify the value of deviation (steps) from the base exposure, and the - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 84
and _ to the right of EV is the number currently selected. • In the default setting, the camera shoots in the order 0 t - t +. You can change this order to - t 0 aperture value, press and hold the AEL button and shoot the image. • When you adjust the exposure, the exposure is shifted based - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 85
in RAW format. Shooting with the mirror lockup function Moving the mirror upward before shooting prevents camera shake when the shutter is released. This feature is convenient when you perform macro shooting or shoot with a telephoto lens, because even slight camera shake affects the image. 85 - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 86
(sold separately). Also, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Wireless Remote Commander. Focus on the subject, point the transmitter of the Remote Commander to the remote sensor, and shoot the image. • In BULB shooting, the camera starts exposure when you press the SHUTTER or - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 87
of the subject in the viewfinder before the actual shooting (Optical preview). Then, you can check the condition of the image on the LCD monitor on the rear of the camera beforehand, and on the same screen, you can check and adjust the effect of the exposure, white balance, D-Range Optimizer - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 88
function Set [Preview Function] to [Optical Preview] in the Custom menu (page 114). Notes • The image in the viewfinder will be darker during the Optical preview. • The auto focus does not function during an Intelligent preview feature cannot be used when the buffer memory of the camera is full. 88 - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 89
above after you have recalled a saved setting. Notes • You cannot register the Program Shift and Manual Shift settings. • The actual setting will not correspond to the positions of the dials and levers on the camera. Refer to the information displayed on the LCD monitor when you take pictures. 89 - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 90
on the LCD monitor. 1 Press the button. button 2 Select an image with b/B on the multi-selector. To return to the shooting mode Press DISP button, the screen changes as follows. Displays previous or next images, up to five images. With recording data With recording data Without recording data 90 - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 91
are displayed. To return to the normal playback screen Press the button again. How to check the histogram When the image has a bright or dark area portion, that portion is flashed on the histogram display (Luminance limit warning). button Luminance R (Red) Flashing G (Green) B (Blue) Using the - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 92
to rotate, then press the button. button 2 Press the center of the multi-selector. The image is rotated counter-clockwise. When you want to do another rotation, repeat step 2. • Once you rotate the image, the image is played back in the rotated position, even if you turn off the power. To return to - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 93
. • Each time you press the center of the multi-selector, the screen changes between the enlarged screen and the whole screen. • You can select an image with the front control dial at the same scaling. • Each time you press the DISP button, the information on the screen is switched between on - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 94
of the D-Range optimizer other than (Standard) cannot be checked on the camera. Scaling range Image size L M S Scaling range Approx. ×1.2 - ×19 Approx. ×1.2 - ×14 Approx. ×1.2 - ×9.4 Switching to the display of the image list 1 Press the button. The screen changes to the index screen. button - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 95
Display 100-0003 DPOF3 Indication Memory card (23) Folder - file number (141) Protect (121) DPOF set (121) Image quality (105) Display 3/7 Indication File number/total number of images Image size (104)/APS-C size (132)/Aspect ratio (104) 1/125 F3.5 ISO100 2008 1 1 10:37AM Battery remaining - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 96
quality (105) Display -0.3 -0.3 35mm Indication Exposure compensation (68) Flash compensation (71) Metering mode (67) Focal length Creative Style (78) Image size (104)/APS-C size (132)/Aspect ratio (104) Battery remaining warning (19) B Display Indication Histogram (91) P A S M Exposure mode - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 97
to delete and press the button. button 2 Select [Delete] with v on the multi-selector, then press the center of the multi-selector. Deleting all the images in the folder 1 Press the button. 2 Select the folder bar with b on the multi-selector. Folder bar 3 Press the center of the multi-selector - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 98
5 Select [Delete] with v on the multi-selector, then press the center of the multi-selector. 98 - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 99
terminal 2 Turn on the TV and switch the input. • See 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 multi-selector. • The LCD monitor on the rear of the - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 100
TV color systems If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the video cable. The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 101
to your TV on the other end. • By connecting your camera to Sony's VIDEO-A compatible TV using an HDMI cable, TV sets suitable image quality for viewing still picture automatically. Please refer to the operating instructions of Sony's VIDEO-A compatible TV for more details. • Some devices may not - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 102
using the MENU button. After pressing the MENU button, operate the multi-selector, following the instructions in the operation guide (page 45). MENU button Recording menu (pages 104 to 112) Image size Aspect ratio Quality 1 D-RangeOptimizer Custom button Creative Style Color Space AF-A setup AF - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 103
Playback menu (pages 120 to 123) Delete Format Protect 1 DPOF setup • Date imprint • Index print PlaybackDisplay Setup menu (pages 124 to 134) LCD brightness Info.disp.time Power save 1 Video output HDMI output Language Date/Time setup Menu start Delete confirm. Audio signals 3 Cleaning mode AF - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 104
pixels 1984 × 1320 pixels Notes • When you select a RAW format with [Quality], the image size of the RAW image corresponds to L. This size is not displayed on the LCD monitor. • When attaching a DT lens, [APS-C size capt.] is automatically selected. Aspect ratio 3:2 A normal ratio. 16:9 An - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 105
by digital processing. Select this format to process images on a computer for professional purposes. • The image size is fixed to the maximum size. The image size (supplied) in order to open a RAW image recorded on this camera. With this software, a RAW image can be opened and converted to a common - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 106
standard color space of the digital camera. Use sRGB in normal shooting, such as when you intend to print out the images without any modification. This The file name of the image starts with "_DSC." Notes • Adobe RGB is for applications or printers that support color management and DCF2.0 option - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 107
such as an ND filter, is used. - A close-up lens is used. • ADI flash is only available in combination with a lens that is provided with a distance encoder. To determine if the lens is equipped with a distance encoder, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the lens. Recording menu 107 - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 108
Flash compens. For details, see page 71. Exposure step You can select a compensation increment for shutter speed, aperture, and exposure. 0.5 EV 0.3 EV Changes in 1/2 EV steps. Changes in 1/3 EV steps. ISO Auto Range 400 - 1600 400 - 800 200 - 1600 200 - 800 200 - 400 Sets the range to 400 - - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 109
focus is not confirmed. Select this setting if the shooting opportunity takes precedence. Note • The shutter can be released regardless of the setting in the manual focus, even if the focus is not achieved. AF illuminator You can set the AF illuminator to on or off. For details on AF illuminator - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 110
picture until the process is over. This is suitable when the image quality takes precedence. Off This mode does not perform noise reduction. the ISO set at 1600 or above, the camera reduces the noise that becomes more noticeable when the camera sensitivity is high. High Normal Low When [High - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 111
are as follows. Items Exposure comp. (68) Drive mode (81) White balance (73) ColorTemperature/Color filter (74) Custom white balance (75) ISO (72) Image size (104) Aspect ratio (104) Quality (105) D-RangeOptimizer (77) Custom button (106) Creative Style (78) Color Space (106) Flash mode (64) Flash - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 112
Items AF w/ shutter (110) Long exp.NR (110) High ISO NR (110) Reset to (default setting) On On Normal 112 - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 113
Custom menu Custom menu 1 AF/MF button AF/MF control AF lock Uses the button for switching the auto focus and manual focus (page 62). Uses the button as the AF lock button. Press the shutter button to take pictures while holding the AF/ MF button down. - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 114
. Uses the button as the focus hold button. Uses the button as the optical preview button. Uses the button as the intelligent preview button. Auto review After an image is recorded, you can display it on the LCD monitor. You can change the display time. 10 sec 5 sec Displays the - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 115
when you want to keep regular exposures on multiple images. The camera temporarily performs spot metering and locks the measured exposure "Toggle" settings affect the Manual Shift (page 54) in the manual exposure mode. Ctrl dial setup When the mode dial is set to M (Manual exposure) or P (Program - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 116
Dial exp.comp You can compensate the exposure with the front control dial ( ) or rear control dial ( ). Off Front dial Does not compensate the exposure with the dials. Compensates the exposure with the front control dial. Rear dial Compensates the exposure with the rear control dial. For - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 117
. The shutter cannot be released when no memory card is inserted in the camera. Rec.info.disp. You can set the recording information display to rotate when the camera is in a vertical position. Auto rotate Horizontal The display rotates to a vertical position (page 40). The display does not - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 118
be selected. This does not apply to DRO advanced bracket. 0 t - t + - t 0 t + Uses 0 EV in shooting the first picture which presents the best shooting opportunity. Example: ±0 EV t -0.3 EV t +0.3 EV t -0.7 EV t +0.7 EV Ordered from low to high exposure. Example: -0.7 EV t -0.3 EV t ±0 EV t +0.3 EV - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 119
be reset are as follows. Items AF/MF button (113) AF/MF control (113) AF drive speed (113) AF area disp. (113) FocusHoldButton (114) Auto review (114) Preview Function (87) AEL button (115) Ctrl dial setup (115) Dial exp.comp (116) Ctrl dial lock (116) Button ops. (117) Release w/oCard (117 - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 120
selector. (To cancel a selection, press the center again.) To delete other images, repeat this step. 2Press the MENU button. After a message appears, the memory card using the camera. If you format it on a computer, the memory card may not be usable with the camera, depending on the format type - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 121
camera, you can specify the images and the number of images to print before you print images at a shop or with your printer. DPOF specifications are left with images after printing. Marked images All images to "0.") To specify/unspecify DPOF on other images, repeat this step. 2Press the MENU button. - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 122
printing it. PlaybackDisplay When you play back an image recorded in the portrait position, the camera detects the orientation of the image and automatically displays it in the correct position. Auto rotate Manual rotate Displays the image in the portrait position, if required. Displays all - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 123
Playback menu 2 Slide show Repeatedly plays back the recorded images in the memory card. You can view the previous/next image with b/B on the multi-selector. To pause the slide show Press the center of the multi-selector. Pressing again starts the slide show again. To - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 124
viewfinder. Power save You can set the time to turn the camera to the power saving mode (Power save). Pressing the shutter button halfway down returns the camera to the shooting mode. 30 min 10 min 5 min 3 min 1 min The camera turns to power save mode after the selected time has elapsed. Note - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 125
with an HDTV using an HDMI terminal (page 101), the output signal from this camera is determined automatically. When displaying images recorded with a camera, other signals may make the image clearer, depending on the subject. You can make the following changes. HD(1080i)prior. HD(720p)prior. SD - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 126
File number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. Series Reset The camera does not reset numbers and assigns numbers to files in sequence until the format is as follows: folder number + Y (the last digit)/MM/DD. Example: 10080405 (Folder name: 100, date: 04/05/2008) 126 - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 127
etc., using a USB cable. Mass Storage PTP Remote PC Used for copying images to the computer. The camera is recognized as a USB mass storage device. Prints the images with a PictBridge compliant printer or copies images to PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) compliant devices. • For details on printing - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 128
Duo" media and a CF card are both inserted in the camera during mass storage connections, you can select the displayed method on a PC. Both cards Selected card Displays both the "Memory Stick Duo" media and CF card/ Microdrive. This is supported by a PC running Windows 2000 SP3, or a later version - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 129
first. Displays the previously selected menu screen first. Delete confirm. You can select the default item of a confirmation screen when deleting the images or the folders. "Delete" first "Cancel" first [Delete] is selected by default. [Cancel] is selected by default. Audio signals Selects the - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 130
When you attach a lens that is registered on the camera, the registered value is displayed. When you attach an unregistered lens, "±0" is displayed. If If you perform AF fine adjustment with a lens of other manufacturers, the adjustment values of Sony, Minolta, and Konica Minolta lenses may be affected. - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 131
easier to check the peak of the focus and approximate sharpness. This is suitable for a brighter lens (F1.4 to 2.8). Focusing screens that are equipped with a grid. The brightness of the viewfinder screen, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the focusing screen. Setup menu 131 - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 132
composition using (APS-C size area) in the viewfinder as a guide. [Aspect ratio] is set to [3:2]. On Shoots an image in the APS-C size area. Off Shoots an image in the normal size area. Reset default You can reset the main functions of the camera. The items to be reset are as follows. Items - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 133
ISO NR (110) Custom menu Items AF/MF button (113) AF/MF control (113) AF drive speed (113) AF area disp. (113) FocusHoldButton (114) Auto review (114) Preview Function (87) AEL button (115) Ctrl dial setup (115) Dial exp.comp (116) Ctrl dial lock (116) Button ops. (117) Release w/oCard (117 - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 134
Playback menu Items DPOF setup - Date imprint (121) PlaybackDisplay (122) Slide show - Interval (123) Setup menu Items LCD brightness (124) Info.disp.time (124) Power save (124) HDMI output (125) File number (126) Folder name (126) USB connection (127) MassStrg.card (128) Menu start (129) Delete - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 135
environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera to import images. x Windows OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 2000 . *1 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. *2 Starter (Edition) is not supported. USB jack: Provided as standard x Macintosh OS (pre-installed - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 136
computer 1 Insert a memory card with recorded images into the camera. 2 Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor/charger (sold separately). • When you copy images to your computer using insufficient battery - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 137
XP: [My Computer]) t [Removable Disk]. 2 Double-click [DCIM]. • In that case, you can also import images using "PMB." 3 Double-click the folder where the image files you want to copy are stored. Then, right-click an image file to display the menu and click [Copy]. • On the storage destination of the - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 138
computer without overwriting, change the file name to a different name and then copy the image file. However, note that if you change the file name, you may not be able to play back that image with your camera (page 141). For Macintosh 1 Double-click the newly recognized icon t [DCIM] t the folder - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 139
image is displayed. For Macintosh Double-click the hard disk icon t the desired image file to open the image file. Deleting the USB connection Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when: • Disconnecting the USB cable. • Removing the memory card. • Turning off the camera. 139 Viewing images - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 140
[OK]. The device is disconnected. x For Macintosh Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the memory card to the "Trash" icon. The camera is disconnected from the computer. 140 - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 141
file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders on the memory card. Example: viewing folders on Windows Vista AFolders containing image data recorded using this camera. (The first three digits show the folder number.) BYou can create a folder - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 142
to 999. Notes • You may be unable to play back some images depending on the image size. • When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model other than that of your camera, playback on your camera is not guaranteed. • When there is no folder, first - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 143
images recorded with the camera, the following software is provided: • Sony Image Data Suite "Image Data Converter SR" "Image Data Lightbox SR" "Remote Camera Control" • Sony editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. *2 Starter (Edition) is not supported. CPU/Memory: Pentium III 500 MHz or - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 144
Macintosh Recommended environment for using "Image Data Converter SR Ver.3"/ "Image Data Lightbox SR"/"Remote Camera Control" OS (pre-installed the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with the installation. 2 Click [Install]. Verify that both "Sony Image Data Suite" and "Sony Picture - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 145
on the desktop. • Sony Image Data Suite "Image Data Converter SR" "Image Data Lightbox SR" • Sony Picture Utility "PMB" "PMB Guide" x Macintosh • Log IDS_INST.pkg] file in the copy-to folder. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. Note • When the restarting confirmation message - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 146
the [Sony Image Data Suite] folder from the [Application] folder. To exit, click [Quit Image Data Converter SR] from the [IDC SR] menu. Using "Image Data Lightbox SR" With "Image Data Lightbox SR" you can: • Display and compare RAW/JPEG images recorded with this camera. • Rate the images on a scale - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 147
an Interval Timer Shooting (Only for Windows). To start the Help from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Image Data Suite] t [Help] t [Remote Camera Control]. 1 Press the MENU button, and set [USB connection] to [Remote PC] in the Setup menu 2 with v/V/b/B on the multiselector - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 148
, the shutter is not released (except when the manual focus is selected or [Priority setup] in the Recording menu is set to [Release]). To start up/exit "Remote Camera Control" x Windows Click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Image Data Suite] t [Remote Camera Control]. To exit, click the button on - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 149
• Import images shot with the camera and display them on the computer. • Organize images on the Guide." To start "PMB Guide," double-click the shortcut of (PMB Guide) on the desktop. When starting up from the start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [PMB Guide - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 150
directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. "PictBridge" is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Note • You cannot print RAW images. Stage 1: Setting the camera Note • It is recommended to use the AC Adaptor/charger (sold separately) to prevent the power from - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 151
to the printer. 1 To the USB terminal USB cable 2 To the USB terminal 2 Turn on your camera and the printer. The screen used for selecting images you want to print appears. Stage 3: Printing 1 Select the image to print with b/B on the multi-selector, then press the center of the multi-selector. • To - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 152
the multi-selector cancels the print. Remove the USB cable or turn off the camera. When you want to print again, follow the procedure (Stages 1 to 3) above. PictBridge menu Page 1 Print Prints the selected images. For details, see "Stage 3: Printing." Set print q'ty You can specify the number of - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 153
Layout Auto 1-up/Borderless 1-up 2-up 3-up 4-up 8-up Index Printer setup Borderless, 1 image/sheet 1 image/sheet 2 images/sheet 3 images/sheet 4 images/sheet 8 images/sheet Prints all the selected images as an index print. Printing layout follows the printer setup. Date imprint Day and time Date - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 154
Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 24 610 000 pixels Image format 35 mm (35.9×24.0) CMOS sensor [SteadyShot] System Sensor-Shift mechanism SteadyShot Compensation capability Approximately 2.5 to 4 EV decrease in shutter speed (varies according to shooting conditions and lens used) [Anti-Dust - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 155
NP-FM500H [Others] PictBridge Compatible Exif Print Compatible PRINT Image Matching III Compatible Dimensions Approx. 156.3 × 116.9 × ) Mass Approx.850 g (1 lb 14 oz) (without batteries, memory card and body accessories) Operating temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) (When using the Microdrive - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 156
images recorded with your camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed. Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 157
Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. Check the items on pages 157 to 163. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 1 Check the following items. 2 Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery pack again after about one - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 158
focus (page 109). • When an astronomical telescope, etc., is attached to the camera, set the exposure mode to M and do your shooting. Recording takes a malfunction. • You are shooting in RAW mode (page 105). Since the RAW image is large, the RAW mode shooting may take time. The date and time are - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 159
appears on the image (Ghosting). • The picture was taken under a strong light source, and excessive light has entered the lens. Attach a lens hood. The too dark for the metering range of the camera. Viewing images Your camera cannot play back images. • The folder/file name has been changed on your - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 160
Set [USB connection] to [Mass Storage] (page 136). • Disconnect all equipment other than the camera, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB jacks of your computer. You cannot copy images. • When you are copying images from the camera to your computer, if you open the memory card cover, the copy is - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 161
at a shop, images can be printed with the date if you ask them to do so. PictBridge compliant printer For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer or consult with the manufacturer of the printer. A connection cannot be established. • The camera cannot be connected - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 162
instructions supplied with the printer. Cannot print images. • RAW images cannot be printed. • Images shot using cameras other than this camera or images pack is charged, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The number of recordable images does not decrease or decreases - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 163
work. You can continue to shoot but the SteadyShot function will not work. Turn the camera off and on. If the SteadyShot scale continues to flash, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. "--E-" is indicated on the lower-right corner of the LCD monitor. • Remove the memory - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 164
instructions. For "InfoLITHIUM" battery only • An incompatible battery pack is being used. Set date and time? • Set the date and time. If you have not used the camera the format was failed. Read only memory • Your camera cannot record or delete images on these "Memory Stick Duo" media. Reinsert the - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 165
, then re-insert it. If the message appears frequently, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Cover open • Close the memory card cover to start shooting. Unable to magnify. Unable to rotate image. • Images recorded with other cameras may not be enlarged or rotated. No - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 166
Printing canceled • The print job was canceled. Disconnect the USB cable or turn the camera off. Unable to mark. • You attempted to mark RAW images on the PictBridge screen. Printer error • Check the printer. • Check if the image you want to print is corrupted. Printer busy • Check the printer. 166 - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 167
in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images. On the internal rechargeable battery This camera has an internal - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 168
dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Charging method of the internal rechargeable battery Insert a charged battery pack in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor/charger (sold separately), and leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 169
APS-C size 132 Aspect ratio 104 Audio signals 129 Auto focus 56 Auto review 114 Autoflash 64 B Battery pack 18 Bracket 83 Bright area portion 91 imprint 122 Date/Time setup 27 Delete 97 Diopter-adjustment 28 Direct manual focus 61 DISP button 40, 90 Display panel 42 DPOF setup 121 - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 170
..........146 Image quality 105 Image size 104 Index print 122 Index screen 94 Info.disp.time 124 Intelligent preview 87 ISO Auto Range 108 ISO sensitivity 72 J JPEG 105 L LCD brightness 124 LCD monitor 39, 95 Lens 21 Long exp.NR 110 M Manual exposure 53 Manual focus 60 Manual shift - Sony DSLRA850 | Operating Instructions - Page 171
R RAW 105, 146 Rear sync 64 Rec mode reset 111 Rec.info.disp 117 Remote Camera Control .......... 147 Remote Commander 81, 86 Reset 111, 119, 132 Reset default 132 Rotate Video output 125 Viewfinder 28, 43 Viewing image 90, 99 W WB button 73 White balance 73 White balance bracket 85 Wireless
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Instruction Manual
DSLR-A850
Preparing the camera
Before your operation
Shooting images
Using the shooting
function
Using the viewing
function
Using the menu
Viewing images on a
computer
Printing images