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- Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 1
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 - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 2
. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. SLT-A58 Serial No. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 3
and lens (if lens supplied) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is SLT-A58 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. Operation - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 4
provided in the separate service or guarantee documents. This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC regulation for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the - Sony SLT-A58K | 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-A58K | 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 GB - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 7
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 - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 8
images on a TV screen 50 Function list Functions that can be operated using the buttons/switch 51 Selecting a function using the Fn ( 53 Functions selected using the MENU button 55 Using the guide function of the camera 62 In-Camera Guide 62 Shooting Tips 62 Viewing images on a computer What - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 9
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 - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 10
or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or memory card, etc. Back up recommendation To avoid the risk 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 - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 11
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 DT55-200mm 11GB - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 12
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 • DT18-55mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap (1)/Packaging lid - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 13
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details on operation for the parts. Front Preparing the camera A Shutter 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 - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 14
away from the viewfinder, viewing mode returns to LCD screen mode. C Diopter-adjustment dial (29) D LCD screen (71) E Eyepiece cup F For shooting Control button (Enter)/AF button (53)/Lock-on AF button (53) I (In-Camera Guide) button (62) For viewing: (Delete) button (34) J (Playback) button (33 - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 15
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 Shoe can also be used. Operation with other manufactures' accessories is not guaranteed. 2) Accessories for the Auto-lock Accessory Shoe can also be - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 16
, 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 - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 17
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. J Access lamp (22) K Memory card insertion slot (21) L Memory card cover (21) 17GB - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 18
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 - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 19
Charging the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NPFM500H "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (supplied). The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack can be charged even when it has - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 20
Charging the battery pack 2 Connect the battery charger For the U.S.A. and Canada to a wall outlet (wall socket). Plug Light on: Charging Light off: Charge completed Charging time About 175 minutes CHARGE lamp • When charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). • - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 21
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 - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 22
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 lever in the direction of - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 23
operating conditions with your camera. The remaining battery time in percent figures is displayed according to the operating conditions of your camera camera. However, all memory cards are not guaranteed to work with this camera. Types of memory card Still images Movies In this manual Memory - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 24
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 - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 25
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 - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 26
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. Remove the - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 27
setup screen appears. 1 Set the power switch 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 - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 28
, 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 - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 29
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 - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 30
Off). or 2 Hold the camera, monitoring your shot using the LCD screen or viewfinder. 3 Overlay 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 - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 31
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 - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 32
speed and aperture are adjusted automatically. If you want to set them to particular values, set the mode dial to (Movie) (page 36). • The camera 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 - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 33
playback To pause/resume To fast-forward To fast-reverse To slow-forward Control button/control dial operation z B b Rotate the control dial to the right during pause. To slow-reverse To adjust v/V v Notes • Movies recorded using other devices may not play back on this camera in some cases. 33GB - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 34
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 - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 35
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 - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 36
the shutter button is pressed fully down. The camera records images continuously at a maximum of about 8 images per second. (Movie) (32) Allows you to shoot movies with the exposure (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) adjusted manually. (Program Auto) Allows you to shoot with the - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 37
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 - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 38
) Blurs away backgrounds and sharpens the subject. Accentuates skin tones softly. Shoots a moving subject at 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-ups of the subjects such as - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 39
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 - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 40
camera continues to shoot while the shutter button is pressed fully down. • The center area on the screen is cropped and the camera records the images continuously at a maximum of about 8 images per second. • The minimum zoom scale of the camera to [Off], the camera continues to adjust the - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 41
Using the shooting functions Using the flash In dark environments, use the flash 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 • - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 42
time you trigger the shutter. Slow sync shooting allows you to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the background by slowing the shutter speed. Fires right before the exposure is completed every time you trigger the shutter. Fires an external flash (sold separately) that is off the - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 43
. Toward + (over): Brightens an image. Toward - (under): Darkens an image. • In viewfinder mode, confirm the exposure using the EV scale. The LCD screen after the exposure is adjusted. Compensated exposure The screen in the viewfinder 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. Standard exposure - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 44
is set to [Intelligent Auto], [Superior 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 - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 45
, 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 photographer wants to appear in the photo, while the - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 46
follows. You can set the recording information display separately for viewfinder mode and LCD screen mode. Graphic Display Display All Info. No Disp. Info. Graphic Display [Graphic Display] shows the shutter speed and aperture value as graphs, and clearly illustrates how the exposure works. The - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 47
Using the shooting functions Setting image size Image Size MENU button t 1 t [Image Size] t Select the desired size [Aspect Ratio]: [3:2] Image size L: 20M M: 10M S: 5.0M 5456 × 3632 pixels 3872 × 2576 pixels 2736 × 1824 pixels Usage guidelines For shooting at the highest image quality For - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 48
Using the playback functions Enlarging images A still image can be enlarged for closer examination. This is convenient for checking 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 using the button or - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 49
Switching to the image list display 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 return - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 50
separately) 2 To the HDMI micro jack 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 using the camera appear on the TV screen. Select the desired image using b/B on the control button. • The - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 51
up when viewing images. ISO button (53) Adjusts the ISO sensitivity. FINDER/LCD button (57) Switches the display between the LCD screen and the viewfinder a shooting tip or In-Camera Guide./Deletes (34) images. Focus mode switch Switches the autofocus and manual focus. Preview button/Focus - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 52
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-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 53
tracked by [Lock-on AF], the camera analyzes the scene and automatically trims the image into a suitable composition. (Off/Auto) ISO Sets the sensitivity to light. The larger the number, the faster the shutter speed. (Multi Frame Noise Reduct./ISO AUTO, ISO 100 to 16000) Metering Mode Selects - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 54
processing. (Standard/Vivid/Portrait/Landscape/Sunset/Black & White) Shoots with the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive images. (Off/Toy Camera/Pop Color/Posterization/Retro Photo/Soft High-key/Partial Color/High Contrast Mono./Soft Focus/ HDR Painting/Rich-tone Mono./Miniature) GB54 - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 55
You can set the basic settings for the camera as a whole or execute functions such as shooting, playback, or other operations. Press the MENU button, then set up . (Right/Left/Up/Down) Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom Zooms an image with higher quality than Digital Zoom. (On/Off) Zooms an image with - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 56
Functions selected using the MENU button Long Exposure NR High ISO NR Flash control AF Illuminator Sets noise reduction processing for shots with a shutter speed of 1 second or longer. (On/Off) Sets noise reduction processing for high-sensitivity shooting. (High/Normal/Low) Sets the method for - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 57
and LCD screen. (Auto/Manual) Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during flash use. (On/Off) Sets whether the shutter can open when a lens is Off) Auto Review Displays the captured image after shooting. Sets auto review. (10 Sec/5 Sec/2 Sec/Off) DISP Button(Monitor) Sets the LCD screen display modes - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 58
the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color in manual focus mode. (High/Mid/Low/Off) AF area/Smile/Face Detect./Auto Object Framing/ISO/ Metering Mode/Flash Comp./White Balance/DRO/ Lens Comp.: Shading Compensates for shaded corners on the screen caused by the attached lens. (Auto/Off) Lens - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 59
button Compensates for distortion on the screen caused by the attached lens. (Auto/Off) Sets whether or not to use the Image Index (49) Protect* Displays the image list. (4 Images/9 Images) Protects images, or cancels the protection. (Multiple Img./Cancel Manual Rotate) Function list 59GB - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 60
Selects the area where you are using the camera. Setup menu Menu start Mode Dial Guide LCD Brightness Viewfinder Bright. Viewfinder Color Temp. Selects guide (the explanation of each shooting mode). (On/Off) Sets the brightness of the LCD screen. Sets the brightness of the viewfinder. (Auto/Manual - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 61
/10 Sec) HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI Upload Settings* USB Connection USB LUN Setting Audio signals Sets the resolution when the camera is connected to an HDMI TV. (Auto/1080p/1080i) Operates the camera from a TV that supports "BRAVIA" Sync. (On/Off) Sets whether to use the upload function of the - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 62
) button when the recording information display is displayed. A shooting tip list for the current subject automatically appears. (In-Camera Guide) button 2 Select the desired shooting tip using v/V on the control button, then press the center of the control button. The shooting tip is displayed - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 63
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 - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 64
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 - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 65
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 - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 66
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 Help Guide." Double-click the [PlayMemories Home Help Guide] icon on the desktop. • To access the "PlayMemories Home Help Guide" - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 67
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. Viewing "Image Data Converter Guide" For details on how to use "Image Data Converter," refer to - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 68
perform Interval Timer Shooting. 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 the screen to complete the installation. • For details on how to use "Remote - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 69
a disc using devices other than a computer, such as a recorder. Disc type/usage Record setting available FX FH Player Blu-ray disc playback devices (Sony Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.) To keep high-definition image quality (HD) -* To keep high-definition image quality (HD) (AVCHD - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 70
Home Help Guide." Notes • To create Blu-ray discs using "PlayMemories Home," install our proprietary add-on software. For details, access the following URL: http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/ • For details on how to create a disc, refer to the operating instructions of the device you use. GB70 - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 71
Others List of screen icons Graphic Display (LCD screen) A Display P A S M Indication Exposure mode (36) Display All Info. (LCD screen) Scene Recognition icons (37) Memory card (21)/ Upload (61) For playback (Basic information display) 100 Remaining number of recordable images Aspect - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 72
(59) 100-0003 DPOF B Display Folder - file number Protect (59) DPOF set (59) Remaining battery warning (23) Indication Spot metering area (53) AF area (53) Smart Zoom Clear Image Zoom (55) Digital Zoom (55) Zoom magnification Shutter speed indicator (46) Aperture indicator (46) List of screen - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 73
Display Indication 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 - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 74
) (30) - (30) - (37) - - - (38) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (39) - - - - - (40) - - - - - (36) (36) (36) (36) * (32) * - - * When the exposure mode is set to M, the exposure can be adjusted only when [ISO] is set to [AUTO]. GB74 - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 75
Flash modes available The flash modes you can select depend on the shooting mode and functions selected. In 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 - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 76
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 - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 77
card The table shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded on a memory card formatted on this camera. The values are defined using 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 - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 78
Still images) LCD screen mode Approx. after the CHARGE lamp goes out. - Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (sold separately CIPA standard under the following conditions. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) - [Quality] is operations such as recording, zoom, shooting standby, and the - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 79
reached, press the MOVIE button and continue recording. No other operations such as zoom are performed. Available recording time for a 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 - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 80
for movie recording varies with the temperature or condition of the camera before you start recording. If you frequently recompose or shoot images Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes (limited by product specifications). • For [1440×1080 12M] size movies, continuous shooting - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 81
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 - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 82
with F1.4 lens) ISO sensitivity (Recommended exposure index) Still images: AUTO (ISO 100 - 3 200), ISO 100 to 16 000 (1 EV step) Movies: AUTO (ISO 100 - 3 200 equivalent), ISO 100 to 3 200 equivalent (1 EV step) Exposure compensation ±3.0 EV (1/3 EV step) [Shutter] Type Speed range Flash sync - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 83
images per second/ : Maximum 2.5 images per second • Our measurement conditions. The speed of continuous shooting may be slower, depending on shooting conditions (Image size, ISO setting, High ISO NR, or the setting of [Lens Comp.: Distortion]). The maximum number of continuous shots In [Tele-zoom - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 84
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 - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 85
camera of images recorded or edited using other equipment are not guaranteed. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Battery charger/Battery BC-VM10A Battery charger Input rating 100 V - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 9 W Output rating DC 8.4 V, 0.75 A Operating temperature - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 86
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 based on an Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera equipped with an APS-C - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 87
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, - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 88
United States and other countries. GB88 Specifications • Mac and Mac OS are • " " and "PlayStation" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. • Adobe is a registered trademark , system and product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 89
• The application for PlayStation 3 requires PlayStation Network account and application download. Accessible in areas where the PlayStation Store is available. Specifications Others 89GB - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 90
Audio signals 61 Auto Object Framing 53 Auto Review 57 Autoflash 42 Autofocus Mode 53 B Battery terminal 16 Delete 34 GB90 Demo Mode 61 Digital Zoom 55 Diopter-adjustment 29 Disc creation 69 56 File Number 60 Fill-flash 42 FINDER/LCD Setting 57 Flash Comp 53 Flash control 56 Flash - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 91
Image Index 49 Image Size 47 In-Camera Guide 62 Index 49 Initialize 61 Install 66 Intelligent Auto 30 ISO 53 ISO Button 58 L Landscape 38 Language 61 LCD Brightness 60 LCD screen 35, 71 Lens 18, 24 Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber 58 Lens Comp.: Distortion 59 Lens Comp.: Shading 58 Live View - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 92
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 53 Software 64 GB92 Index Specifications 81 Specify Printing 59 Sports - Sony SLT-A58K | Instruction Manual - Page 93
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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. © 2013 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand
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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