User manual SONY SLT-A58K

[. . . ] • Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering, dropping or stepping on it. • Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals. • Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun. • Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire. [. . . ] Including the battery pack installed in the camera, this provides a total of 3 battery packs that are switched automatically. You can check the status of these battery packs on the screen. The remaining battery level of the battery pack inserted in the camera The remaining battery level of the battery packs inserted in the Vertical Grip For details on the Vertical Grip, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Vertical Grip. To remove the battery pack from the camera Turn off the camera. Slide the lock lever in the direction of the arrow after confirming that the vibration of the camera has stopped and both the LCD screen and access lamp are turned off, then remove the battery pack. Be careful not to drop the battery pack. Lock lever 53 Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) Compatible memory cards The following memory cards are compatible with this camera. However, all memory cards are not guaranteed to work with this camera. Types of memory card Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card *2 * 2 Still images Movies *1 Movies In this manual (Simult. Rec) – *3 *3 *3 SD card Memory Stick PRO Duo *2 • MultiMediaCard cannot be used. *1 “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media that match the Mark2 *2 SD cards that match the Class 4 or faster *3 SD cards that match the Class 10 or UHS1 interface Notes • “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media cannot be used with slot 2. • Images recorded on an SDXC memory card cannot be imported to or played on computers or AV devices that are not compatible with exFAT. Make sure that the device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it to the camera. If you connect your camera to an incompatible device, you may be prompted to format the card. In this case, use a tripod or the flash. (Camera shake warning) indicator Note • The camera shake warning indicator does not appear in the following situations: – The exposure mode is set to M/S, or during movie recording. – When the viewing mode is set to other than [Display All Info. ]. Using the SteadyShot function The SteadyShot function is available with this camera to reduce camera shake. The SteadyShot function can be set separately for still image shooting and for movie recording. The SteadyShot function is set to [On] for still image shooting and [Off] for movie recording in the default settings. MENU button t desired setting 3 or 1 t [SteadyShot] t Select the • You can also set the SteadyShot function used for still image shooting from the Quick Navi screen (page 31). 60 Shooting a clear image without camera shake Notes • The SteadyShot function may not work optimally when the power has just been turned on, right after you point the camera towards a subject, or when the shutter button has been pressed all the way down without stopping halfway. • When using a tripod, deactivate the SteadyShot function because there is a potential for malfunction of the SteadyShot function. Holding the camera properly Stabilize your upper body and take a position that keeps the camera from moving. In viewfinder mode In viewfinder mode (vertical position) In LCD screen mode Preparing the camera Point 1 One hand holds the grip of the camera, and the other hand supports the lens. Point 2 Take a secure stance with your feet shoulder-width apart. Point 3 Lightly tuck your elbows against your body. When shooting in a kneeling position, steady your upper body by placing your elbow on your knee. 61 Removing the Eyepiece cup When attaching the FDA-A1AM Angle Finder (sold separately) to the camera, remove the Eyepiece cup. Carefully slide the Eyepiece cup off by pushing on each side of the Eyepiece cup. • Put your fingers under the Eyepiece cup, and slide it upward. Note • When an FDA-A1AM Angle Finder (sold separately) is attached to the camera, switch the display between the viewfinder and the LCD screen by pressing the FINDER/LCD button. Setting [Eye-Start AF] to [Off] is recommended because the eyepiece sensors located below the viewfinder may be activated. 62 Shooting and viewing images Shooting still images The “Auto Mode” allows you to easily shoot any subject under any conditions because the camera makes appropriate judgments on the situation to adjust the settings. 1 Set the mode dial to Mode). (Auto • Rotate the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock button on the center of the mode dial. 2 Hold the camera, monitoring your Shooting and viewing images shot with the viewfinder. AF area 3 When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring, then decide on your shot. Zoom ring 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. When the focus is confirmed, z or (Focus indicator) lights up. 63 Shooting still images 5 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot. 64 Recording movies 1 Press the MOVIE button to start recording. • Movie recording can be started from any exposure mode. • The camera continues to adjust the focus using [Continuous AF] when it is in autofocus mode. • The shutter speed and aperture are adjusted automatically. [. . . ] 44 Sports Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Spot (AF area). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 sRGB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]