User manual SONY SLT-A99V

[. . . ] 4-436-247-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual A-mount SLT-A99/SLT-A99V 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. __________________________ Caution Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. [. . . ] • When a DT lens is attached or [APS-C Size Capture] is set to [On] in the Setup menu, a live view image is displayed in full screen view on the LCD screen with the angle of view of the APS-C size. The live view image in the viewfinder is also displayed entirely and you can check the composition or effect using the whole screen. 55 Attaching a lens • When you want to shoot full-frame images, use a lens designed for a full-frame camera. • When you use a lens for which a tripod socket is provided, attach the lens onto the tripod using the tripod socket provided to help balance the weight of the lens. • When carrying the camera with a lens attached, hold both the camera and the lens firmly. • Do not hold the part of the lens that is extended for the zoom or focus adjustment. To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. Lens release button 2 Attach the caps to the front and rear of the lens and the body cap to the camera. • Before you attach them, remove dust from them. Note on changing the lens When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to the surface of the image sensor (the part that converts the light to an electric signal), it may appear as dark spots on the image, depending on the shooting environment. 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 when attaching/removing a lens. 56 Setting the date and time When you turn the camera on for the first time or after you initialize the functions, the date/time setup screen appears. 1 Set the power switch to ON to turn the camera on. The screen used for setting date and time appears. • To turn the camera off, set it to OFF. Preparing the camera 2 Verify that [Enter] is selected on the LCD screen, then press the center of the multi-selector. 3 Select your area with b/B on the multi-selector, then press the center of the multi-selector. 4 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V. [Daylight Svg. :]: Turns on or off the daylight saving time setting. [Date Format:]: Selects the format to display date. • Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM. 57 Setting the date and time 5 Repeat step 4 to set other items, then press the center of the multi-selector. 6 Verify that [Enter] is selected, then press the center of the multi-selector. To cancel the date/time setting operation Press the MENU button. Setting up the date/time again When you turn the camera on for the first time, the date/time setup screen appears automatically. The next time, set up the date and time from the menu. MENU button t 1 t [Date/ Time Setup] or [Area Setting] (page 45) Maintaining the date and time setting This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off, or the battery is installed or not. 58 Adjusting the angle of the LCD screen Adjust the LCD screen to an easily viewable angle. • Put your finger on the upper-left part of the LCD screen and draw it toward you. • The LCD screen tilts 140 degrees upward and 180 degrees downward. • The LCD screen rotates 180 degrees clockwise and 90 degrees counterclockwise. • When the LCD screen is not used, it is recommended that you close it with the screen side facing to the camera. Note • When the LCD screen is open, the eyepiece sensors may not be able to function in situations involving low-position shooting. If you look into the viewfinder and the viewing mode does not switch from the monitor to the viewfinder automatically, press the FINDER/ LCD button. Preparing the camera 59 Shooting a clear image without camera shake “Camera shake” refers to unwanted movement of the camera that occurs after the shutter button has been pressed, resulting in a blurred image. To reduce camera shake follow the instructions below. Camera shake warning indicator In situations where the camera may be subject to camera-shake, the (Camera shake warning) indicator flashes. 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. [. . . ] 37 SteadyShot function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Still/Movie Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 98 Index Style box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]