User manual SONY ALPHA DSLR-A550

[. . . ] Preparing the camera Before your operation Shooting images Using the shooting function Using the viewing function Changing your setup Viewing images on a computer Printing images Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera Instruction Manual DSLR-A500/A550 Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. __________________________ WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. [. . . ] Sets the exposure difference, based on the contrast of the subject. Select the optimal level between 1. 0Ev (weak) and 3. 0Ev (strong). is the step currently selected. Shooting technique · Since the shutter is released twice for one shot, be careful about the following: ­ Use this function when the subject is motionless or does not blink. ­ When you photograph people, we recommend that you use the Live View mode. Notes · When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection, you cannot select [Auto HDR]. · You cannot start the next shoot until the capture process is completed after you shoot. 99 · You cannot select [Auto HDR] during Smile Shutter. If you turn on the Smile Shutter function with [Auto HDR] selected, the camera will temporarily use with the DRO setting. · You may not obtain a desired effect depending on the luminance difference of a subject and the shooting conditions. · When the flash is used, this function has little effect. · An image recorded with this function is limited to one overlaid image. · You cannot use this function on RAW images. · When the contrast of the scene is low or when camera shake or subject blur is occurred, you may not obtain good HDR images. In such cases, is indicated on the recorded image to inform you of this situation. Shoot again, as necessary, paying attention to the contrast or blur. 100 Image processing Selecting your desired image processing (Creative Style) 1 Fn button t setting (Creative Style) t Select the desired 2 When you want to adjust (Contrast), (Saturation), or (Sharpness), select the desired item with b/B, then adjust the value with v/V. (Standard) (Vivid) For shooting various scenes with rich gradation and beautiful colors. The saturation and contrast are heightened for shooting striking images of colorful scenes and subjects such as flowers, spring greenery, blue sky, or ocean views. For shooting the skin color in a soft tone, ideally suited to shooting portraits. The saturation, contrast, and sharpness are heightened for shooting vivid and crisp scenery. For shooting the beautiful red of the setting sun. For shooting images in black and white monotone. Using the shooting function (Portrait) (Landscape) (Sunset) (B/W) (Contrast), (Saturation), and Creative Style item. (Contrast) (Sharpness) can be adjusted for each The higher the value selected, the more the difference of light and shadow is accentuated, thus making an impact on an image. The higher the value selected, the more vivid the color. When a lower value is selected, the color of the image is restrained and subdued. The higher the value selected, the more the contours are accentuated, and the lower the value selected, the more the contours are softened. (Saturation) (Sharpness) 101 Notes · When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection, [Creative Style] is fixed to (Standard) and you cannot select other settings. · When (B/W) is selected, you cannot adjust the saturation. Changing the range of color reproduction (Color Space) The way colors are represented with combinations of numbers or the range of color reproduction is called "color space. " You can change the color space, depending on your purpose. MENU button t setting sRGB 1 t [Color Space] t Select the desired This is the standard color space of the digital camera. [. . . ] 50 Shoulder strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Shutter speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61, 65 Shutter speed priority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Single-shot AF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]