Sony DSLR-A330, DSLR-A330L, DSLR-A330L T, DSLR-A330Y, DSLR-A380 Instruction Manual

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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

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Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera

Instruction Manual

DSLR-A330/A380

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. Model No. DSLR-A330/A380 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 SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet.

Caution

Battery pack

If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Observe the following cautions.

• Do not disassemble.

• 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.

• Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.

• Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack.

• Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children.

• Keep the battery pack dry.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony.

• Dispose of used battery pack promptly described the instructions.

Battery charger

Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the battery charger is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long 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 disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket).

For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http:// www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

Battery pack

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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 (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A330 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 Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSLR-A380 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address:16530 Via Esprillo,

San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

– Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet

on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

For Customers in Europe

Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products 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 point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an or

mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse 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.

Notes on using your camera

Shooting procedure

• This camera has two modes for shooting: the Live View mode using the LCD monitor, and the viewfinder mode using the viewfinder (OVF).

• There may be differences between an image recorded in Live View mode and an image recorded in viewfinder mode, such as exposure, white balance, or Drange optimizer, depending on the method used of metering or the exposure mode.

• In Live View mode, the recorded image may be different from the image you monitored with the LCD monitor. The difference becomes larger in the following or other cases: – When firing the flash. – When shooting a low-intensity subject,

such as night scenery.

– When the difference of the intensity of

a subject is too large.

– When attaching a Circular PL Filter.

No compensation for contents of the recording

The contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or a memory card, etc.

Back up recommendation

To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up) data to other medium.

Notes on the LCD monitor and lens

• The LCD monitor is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD monitor. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the images in any way. To deal with such issues that may appear in Live View mode, you may reduce the

• Do not hold the camera by taking hold of

• Do not expose the camera to direct

• Images may trail across on the LCD

• Do not press against the LCD monitor.

Warning on copyright

Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.

The pictures used 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.

effect by using the “Pixel mapping” function (page 158).

Black, white, red, blue and green points

the LCD monitor.

sunlight. If sunlight is focused on a nearby object, it may cause a fire. When you must place the camera under direct sunlight, attach the lens cap.

monitor in a cold location. This is not a malfunction. When turning on the camera in a cold location, the LCD monitor may become temporarily dark. When the camera warms up, the monitor will function normally.

The monitor may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction.

On the data specifications described in this Instruction Manual

The data on performance and specifications is defined under the following conditions, except as described in this Instruction Manual: at an ordinary ambient temperature of 25ºC (77°F), and using a fully charged battery pack.

Notes on using your camera .............................................. 7

Preparing the camera

Before your operation

Shooting images

Checking the accessories supplied .................................. 13

Preparing the battery pack ............................................... 14

Attaching a lens ............................................................... 20

Inserting a memory card .................................................. 22

Preparing the camera ....................................................... 25

Using the accessories supplied ........................................ 27

Checking the number of recordable images .................... 29

Cleaning ........................................................................... 32

Identifying parts and screen indicators ............................ 35

Front side .................................................................... 35

Rear side ..................................................................... 36

Sides/Bottom .............................................................. 37

LCD monitor .............................................................. 38

Selecting a function/setting ............................................. 40

The functions selected by the Control button ............ 41

The functions selected by the Fn (Function) button ... 42

The functions selected by the MENU button ............. 42

Adjusting the angle of the LCD monitor ......................... 44

Shooting an image without camera shake ....................... 45

Correct posture ........................................................... 45

Using the SteadyShot function ................................... 46

Using a tripod ............................................................. 47

/ Shooting with the automatic setting............... 48

Shooting with a suitable setting for the subject (Scene

Selection) .................................................................... 50

Taking portrait photos .......................................... 51

Taking landscape photos ...................................... 52

Taking small-subject photos ................................ 53

Taking moving-subject photos ............................. 54

Taking sunset photos ........................................... 55

Taking night view photos .................................... 56

Using the shooting function

Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode)

..................................................................................... 57

Shooting with program auto .................................. 59

Shooting by controlling the blur of the background

(Aperture priority) ............................................. 60

Shooting a moving subject with various expressions

(Shutter speed priority) ..................................... 62

Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually

(Manual exposure) ............................................ 64

Shooting trails with long exposure (BULB) .......... 66

Shooting with the viewfinder (OVF) ............................... 68

Switching to the viewfinder ....................................... 68

Adjusting the focus of the finder (diopter adjustment)

............................................................................ 69

Switching the recording information display (DISP)

............................................................................ 70

LCD monitor (Graphic Display) ................................ 71

LCD monitor (Standard Display) ............................... 73

Viewfinder .................................................................. 75

Selecting the focus method .............................................. 76

Using autofocus .......................................................... 76

Shooting with your desired composition (Focus-lock)

............................................................................ 78

Selecting the focus method to suit the movement of the

subject (Autofocus mode) ................................. 79

Selecting the focus area (AF area) ............................. 80

Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus) ........... 81

Zooming in in one step .................................................... 82

Using the flash ................................................................. 84

Performing wireless flash shooting ............................ 87

Adjusting the brightness of the image (Exposure, Flash

compensation, Metering) ............................................ 88

Using brightness compensation for the entire image

(Exposure compensation) .................................. 88

Adjusting the amount of flash light (Flash compensation)

............................................................................ 90

Selecting the method for measuring the brightness of a

subject (Metering mode) ................................... 91

Using the viewing function

Changing your setup

Viewing images on a computer

Printing images

Setting ISO ...................................................................... 92

Adjusting the color tones (White balance) ...................... 93

Adjusting the white balance to suit a specific light source

(Auto/Preset white balance) .............................. 93

Registering the color tones (Custom white balance) .. 94

Image processing ............................................................. 96

Correcting the brightness of the image (D-Range

Optimizer) ......................................................... 96

Selecting your desired image processing (Creative Style)

............................................................................ 96

Changing the range of color reproduction (Color Space)

............................................................................ 98

Selecting the drive mode .................................... 99

Shooting single shot ................................................... 99

Shooting continuously ................................................ 99

Using the self-timer .................................................. 100

Shooting images with the exposure shifted (Exposure

bracket) ............................................................ 101

Shooting with the Remote Commander ................... 103

Playing back images ...................................................... 104

Checking the information of recorded images .............. 108

Protecting images (Protect) ........................................... 111

Deleting images (Delete) ............................................... 112

Viewing images on a TV screen .................................... 114

Setting image size and image quality ............................ 118

Setting the method for recording on a memory card ..... 120

Changing the noise reduction setting ............................ 122

Changing the functions of the control dial .................... 123

Changing other settings ................................................. 124

Setting the LCD monitor ............................................... 126

Confirming the version of the camera ........................... 128

Resetting to the default .................................................. 129

Copying images to your computer ................................ 131

Viewing images on your computer ............................... 135

Using the software ......................................................... 139

Specifying DPOF .......................................................... 145

Printing images by connecting the camera to a PictBridge

compliant printer ...................................................... 147

Others

Index .............................................................................. 169

Specifications ................................................................ 150

Troubleshooting ............................................................. 154

Warning messages ......................................................... 164

Precautions .................................................................... 167

Preparing the camera

Checking the accessories supplied

The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.

• BC-VH1 Battery charger (1)

• Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the U.S.A. and Canada)

• Rechargeable battery pack NPFH50 (1)

• USB cable (1)

• Shoulder strap (1)

• Eyepiece cover (1)

• Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera)

• Eyecup (1) (Attached on the camera)

• CD-ROM (Application Software for α camera) (1)

• Quick Start Guide (1)

• Instruction Manual (This manual) (1)

Preparing the camera

Preparing the battery pack

When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP-FH50 “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (supplied).

Charging the battery pack

The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack can be charged even when it has not been fully depleted. It can also be used when it has not been fully charged.

1 Insert the battery pack on the

battery charger.

Push the battery pack until it clicks.

2 Connect the battery charger to the

wall outlet (wall socket).

Light on: Charging Light off: Normal charge completed One hour after the lamp is turned off: Full charge completed

For customers in the U.S.A. and Canada

Plug

To the wall outlet (wall socket)

CHARGE lamp

For customers in countries/regions other than the U.S.A. and Canada

Power cord (mains lead)

CHARGE lamp

About charging time

• Time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack (supplied) at a temperature of 25°C (77°F) is as follows.

Full charge Normal charge

Approx. 265 min. Approx. 205 min.

• The charging time differs depending on the remaining capacity of the battery back or charging conditions.

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When the CHARGE lamp flashes

• The CHARGE lamp of the supplied battery charger flashes in either way: – Fast flashing: Turns the light on and off repeatedly at the interval of

0.15 seconds.

– Slow flashing: Turns the light on and off repeatedly at the interval of

1.5 seconds.

• When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast, remove the battery pack being charged, and then insert the same battery pack into the battery charger securely again. When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast again, this may indicate a battery error or that a battery pack other than the specified type has been inserted. Check that the battery pack is the specified type. If the battery pack is the specified type, remove the battery pack, replace it with a new one or another one and check if the battery charger operates correctly. If the battery charger operates correctly, a battery error may have occurred.

• When the CHARGE lamp flashes slowly, it indicates that the battery charger stops charging temporarily on standby. The battery charger stops charging and enters the standby status automatically when the temperature is outside of the recommended operating temperature. When the temperature gets back within the appropriate range, the battery charger resumes charging and the CHARGE lamp lights up again. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F).

Notes

• Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket).

• When charging is finished, disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall

outlet (wall socket), and remove the battery pack from the battery charger. If you leave the charged battery pack on the charger, battery life may be decreased.

• Do not charge any battery pack other than the “InfoLITHIUM” H series battery pack

in the battery charger (supplied) with your camera. Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns.

• If the battery charger is dirty, charging may not be performed successfully. Clean the

battery charger with dry cloth, etc.

To use your camera abroad — Power sources

You can use your camera and the battery charger and the AC-PW10AM AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

Note

• Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a

malfunction.

Inserting the charged battery pack

1 While sliding the battery cover

open lever, open the battery cover.

2 Firmly insert the battery pack all

the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery.

3 Close the battery cover.

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.

Preparing the camera

Lock lever

To check the remaining battery level

Set the power switch to ON and check the level on the LCD monitor.

“Battery

Battery level

High Low

exhausted”

You cannot shoot any more pictures.

What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?

An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your camera.

Notes

• The displayed level may not be correct under certain circumstances.

• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-resistant.

• Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places, such as in a car or under direct

sunlight.

Available battery packs

Only an NP-FH50 battery pack can be used with the camera. Note that the NP-FH30 and NP-FH40 cannot be used.

Effective use of the battery pack

• Battery performance decreases in low temperature surroundings. So, the time that the battery pack can be used is shorter in cold places and the speed of continuous shooting slows down. We recommend that you put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in your camera immediately before you start shooting.

• The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the flash frequently, use continuous shooting often, or turn the camera on and off frequently.

• The time available in the Live View mode is shorter than that in the viewfinder mode. When you feel that the battery consumption is too fast, switch to the viewfinder mode. Doing so makes the battery last longer.

Battery life

• The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes. If the battery operating time seems shortened considerably, a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Buy a new battery pack.

• The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used.

How to store the battery pack

If the battery pack is not to be used for a long time, fully charge it and then fully use it up once a year on your camera before storing the battery pack in a dry, cool place to prolong the battery life.

Preparing the camera

Attaching a lens

1 Remove the body cap from the

camera and the packaging lid from the rear of the lens.

• When changing the lens, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations so as to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camera.

Packaging lid

2 Mount the lens by aligning the

orange index marks on the lens and camera.

3 Turn the lens clockwise until it

clicks into the locked position.

Notes

• A rear lens cap is not supplied with the DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM Lens Kit. When you store the lens without attaching it to the camera, purchase the Rear Lens Cap ALC-R55.

• When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button.

• Do not use force when attaching a lens.

Body cap

Orange index marks

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 Replace the packaging lid on the

lens and attach the body cap to the camera.

• Before you attach them, remove dust from them.

• When you purchase the DT 18 – 55 mm F3.5 – 5.6 SAM Lens Kit, purchase the Rear Lens Cap ALC-R55 also.

Note on changing the lens

When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and lands on the surface of the image sensor (the part that acts as the film), it may appear 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.

If dust or debris lands on the image sensor

Clean the image sensor using [Cleaning mode] in the Setup menu (page 33).

Preparing the camera

Inserting a memory card

Only “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards can be used with this camera. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camera. The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media and “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media are referred to as the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media and the SD memory card and SDHC memory card are referred to as the “SD memory card” in this Instruction Manual.

1 Open the memory card cover.

2 Insert “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

media or an SD memory card.

• Insert the memory card until it clicks as illustrated.

3 Select the type of memory card

you want to use using the memory card switch.

Face side (SD memory card)

Terminal part

Face side (“Memory Stick PRO Duo”)

Terminal part

4 Close the memory card cover.

To remove the memory card

Check that the access lamp is not lit, then open the memory card cover, and push the memory card once.

Access lamp

Notes on using memory cards

• Do not strike, bend or drop the memory card.

• Do not use or store the memory card under the following conditions: – High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in

direct sunlight. – Locations exposed to direct sunlight. – Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present.

• The memory card may be hot just after it has been used for a long time. Be careful when you handle it.

• When the access lamp is lit, do not remove the memory card or the battery pack, or turn off the power. The data may be corrupted.

• Data may be damaged if you place the memory card near stronglymagnetized material or use the memory card in a static-prone or electrically noisy environment.

• We recommend backing up important data, such as to a hard disk of a computer.

• When you carry or store the memory card, put it in the case supplied with it.

• Do not expose the memory card to water.

• Do not touch the terminal section of the memory card with your hand or a metal object.

• When the write-protect switch of a memory card is set to the LOCK position, you cannot perform operations, such as recording or deleting images.

Preparing the camera

• The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media with a capacity up to 16 GB or the SD memory cards with a capacity up to 32 GB have been confirmed to operate properly with this camera.

• The memory cards formatted with a computer are not guaranteed to operate with this camera.

• Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the memory cards and the equipment used.

• Do not press down hard when you write down on the memo area.

• Do not attach a label on the memory cards themselves.

• Do not disassemble or modify the memory cards.

• Do not leave the memory cards within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it.

Notes on the “Memory Stick” media used with the camera

The types of “Memory Stick” media that can be used with this camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media functions.

“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media*

“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media*

“Memory Stick Duo” media Unavailable with your camera

Available with your camera

“Memory Stick” media and “Memory Stick PRO” media

* This is equipped with MagicGate function. MagicGate is copyright protection

technology that uses encryption technology. Data recording/playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with this camera.

* Supports high-speed data transfer using a parallel interface.

Unavailable with your camera

Preparing the camera

Setting up the date

When you turn the camera on 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 control button.

3 Select each item with b/B and

set the numeric value with v/V.

• When changing the sequence of [YYYY/MM/DD], first select [YYYY/ MM/DD] with b/B, then change it with v/V.

Preparing the camera

4 Repeat step 3 to set other items, then press the center of the

control button.

5 Verify that [OK] is selected, then press the center of the control

button.

To cancel the date/time setting operation

Press the MENU button.

To set up the date/time again

MENU button t 2 t [Date/Time setup]

Using the accessories supplied

This section describes how to use the shoulder strap, the eyepiece cover, and eyecup. The other accessories are described in the following pages.

• Rechargeable battery pack (page 14)

• Battery charger (page 14)

• Power cord (mains lead) (not supplied in the U.S.A. and Canada) (page 14)

• USB cable (pages 132, 148)

•CD-ROM (page140)

Attaching the shoulder strap

Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera.

• You can also attach the eyepiece cover

(page 28) on the strap.

Eyepiece cover

Preparing the camera

Using the eyepiece cover and eyecup

You can prevent light from entering through the viewfinder and affecting the exposure. When the shutter is released without the use of the viewfinder in viewfinder mode, as in shooting with the self-timer, attach the eyepiece cover.

1 Tilt the LCD monitor downward.

2 Carefully slide the eyecup off by

pushing on each side of the eyecup.

• Put your fingers under the eyecup, and slide it upward.

3 Slide the eyepiece cover over the

viewfinder.

Note

• The eyepiece sensors located below the viewfinder may be activated depending on the situation, and the focus may be adjusted or the LCD monitor may continue to flash. In such cases, turn off both [Eye-Start AF] (page 68) and [Auto off w/ VF] (page 127).

Checking the number of recordable images

Once you insert a memory card into the camera and set the power switch to ON, the number of images that can be recorded (should you continue to shoot using the current settings) is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Notes

• When “0” (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, the memory card is full. Replace the memory card with another one, or delete images in the current memory card (page 112).

• When “NO CARD” (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, it means no memory card has been inserted. Insert a memory card.

The number of images that can be recorded on a memory card

The table shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded on a memory card formatted with this camera. The values are defined using Sony standard memory cards for testing. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions.

Image size: L 14M (DSLR-A380)/L 10M (DSLR-A330) Aspect ratio: 3:2* “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media DSLR-A380 (Units: Images)

Capacity

Size

Standard 271 548 1085 2180 4421

Fine 194 393 779 1566 3176

RAW & JPEG 35 72 144 291 592

RAW 43 89 178 358 728

1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB

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DSLR-A330 (Units: Images)

Capacity

Size

Standard 320 647 1281 2575 5221

Fine 237 480 951 1910 3874

RAW & JPEG 48 98 195 392 797

RAW 60 123 245 494 1004

1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB

SD memory card DSLR-A380 (Units: Images)

Capacity

Size

Standard 270 537 1081 2177 4421

Fine 193 385 776 1564 3176

RAW & JPEG 35 71 144 291 592

RAW 43 87 177 358 728

1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB

DSLR-A330 (Units: Images)

Capacity

Size

Standard 319 634 1277 2571 5221

Fine 236 470 947 1908 3874

RAW & JPEG 47 96 194 392 797

RAW 60 121 245 494 1004

* When [Aspect ratio] is set to [16:9], you can record more images than the numbers

shown in the table above. However, if it is set to [RAW], the number is the same as that of the [3:2] aspect ratio.

1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB

The number of images that can be recorded using a battery pack

The approximate number of images that can be recorded is as follows when you use the camera with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity. Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on the conditions of use.

DSLR-A380 DSLR-A330

Live View mode Approx. 230 images Approx. 230 images

Viewfinder mode Approx. 500 images Approx. 510 images

• The number is calculated with a battery pack at full capacity and in the

following situation: – At an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). – [Quality] is set to [Fine]. – [Autofocus mode] is set to (Automatic AF). – Shooting once every 30 seconds. – The flash strobes once every two times. – The power turns on and off once every ten times.

• The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard.

(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association)

Preparing the camera

Cleaning

Cleaning the LCD monitor

Wipe the screen surface with a commercially available LCD cleaning kit to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.

Cleaning the lens

• When cleaning the lens surface, remove dust using a commercially available blower. In case of dust that sticks to the surface, wipe it off with a soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with lens cleaning solution. Wipe in a spiral pattern from the center to the outside. Do not spray lens cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface.

• Do not touch the inside of the camera, such as lens contacts, or the mirror. Since dust on the mirror or around the mirror may affect the autofocus 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 mode, then clean it using a blower (page 33). Do not use a spray blower to clean the inside of the camera. Using this may cause a malfunction.

• Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents, such as thinner, or benzine.

Cleaning the camera surface

Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a dry cloth. Do not use the following as they may damage the finish or the casing.

• Chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide, etc.

• Do not touch the camera with the above on your hand.

• Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time.

Cleaning the image sensor

If dust or debris enters the camera and lands on the image sensor (the part that acts as the film), it may appear on the photo image, depending on the shooting environment. If there is dust on the image sensor, use a commercially available blower and clean the image sensor following the steps below. You can easily clean the image sensor using only the blower and the anti-dust function.

Notes

• Cleaning can be performed only when the battery level is (three remaining battery icons) or more. Low battery power during cleaning can cause damage to the shutter. The cleaning should be completed quickly. The use of an AC-PW10AM AC Adaptor (sold separately) is recommended.

• Do not use a spray blower because it may scatter water droplets inside the camera body.

1 Confirm that the battery is fully charged (page 18).

2 Press the MENU button, then

select 3 with b/B on the control button.

MENU button

3 Select [Cleaning mode] with v/V,

then press the center of the control button.

The message “After cleaning, turn camera off. Continue?” appears.

Preparing the camera

4 Select [OK] with v on the control button, and press the center

of the control button.

After the image sensor vibrates for a short time, the mirror in front is lifted.

5 Detach the lens (page 21).

6 Use the blower to clean the image

sensor surface and the surrounding area.

• Do not touch the image sensor with the tip of the blower. Complete the cleaning quickly.

• Hold the camera’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 becomes low during cleaning. Stop cleaning immediately and turn the camera off.

Before your operation

Identifying parts and screen indicators

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

Front side

Before your operation

A Shutter button (48)

B Power switch (25)

C Control dial (61, 123)

D Self-timer lamp (100)

E Lens contacts*

F Remote sensor

G Mirror*

H Mount

I Built-in flash* (84)

J Image sensor position

mark (78)

K Mode dial (48 – 67)

L Lens release button (21)

M Focus mode switch (76, 81)

* Do not directly touch these

parts.

Rear side

A Accessory shoe (87)

B Viewfinder* (68)

C MENU button (42)

D Eyepiece sensors (68, 127)

E LCD monitor (38, 44, 104, 108)

F Light sensor (126)

G Diopter-adjustment dial (69)

H LIVE VIEW/OVF switch (68)

I (Smart teleconverter)

button (82)

J For shooting: (Exposure)

button (88) For viewing: (Zoom in) button (105)

K Fn (Function) button (42)

L Control button (Enter) (40)/

Spot AF button (80)

M Control button

When the menu is turned on: v/ V/b/B (40)

When the menu is turned off: DISP (39, 70, 104)/ (99)/ ISO (92)/ (84)

N (Delete) button (112)

O (Playback) button (104)

* Do not directly touch these

parts.

Sides/Bottom

Before your operation

A HDMI terminal (114)

B Memory card switch

C Memory card cover

D “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

media insertion slot (22)

E SD memory card insertion slot

(22)

F (USB) terminal (132, 148)

G Access lamp (23)

H Hooks for shoulder strap (27)

I DC IN terminal

• When connecting the ACPW10AM AC Adaptor (sold separately) to the camera, turn the camera off, then plug the connector of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN terminal on the camera.

J Battery cover (17)

K Tripod receptacle

• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera.

LCD monitor

The indicators on the monitor are displayed as follows in Live View mode. For the indicators in viewfinder mode, see page 71.

Display Indication

Remaining battery (18)

×1.4 Smart teleconverter (82)

Image quality (119)

Image size (118)/Aspect ratio (118)

Memory card (22)

100 Remaining number of

recordable images (29)

White balance (Auto, Preset, Custom, Color

7500K

temperature, Color filter) (93)

D-Range Optimizer (96)

Creative Style (96)

Display Indication

Drive mode (99)

Histogram (89)

Focus mode (79)

AF area (80)

Metering (91)

P A S M

ISO 400 ISO sensitivity (92)

Mode dial (48 – 67)

Flash mode (84)

Red-eye reduction (86)

+2.0 Flash compensation (90)

Display Indication

z Focus (77)

1/125 Shutter speed (62)

F3.5 Aperture (60)

EV scale (65, 102)

Camera shake warning (46)

SteadyShot scale (46)

To switch the recording information display

Each time you press DISP on the control button, the screen changes as follows.

Histogram on Indicators offIndicators on

Histogram (page 89)

Before your operation

Selecting a function/setting

You can select a function for shooting or playback from the menu list. To display the menu list, press the control button, Fn (Function) button, or MENU button.

Example: When the Fn button is pressed.

From the menu list, use the control button to move the cursor to the setting of your choice and execute the selection.

: Press v/V/b/B on the control

button to move the cursor. z: Press the center button to execute the selection.

In this Instruction Manual, the process of selecting a function with the control button from the menu list is described as follows:

Example: Fn button t [White balance] t Select the desired setting

When you start an operation, an operation guide of control button functions will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. Please refer to the guide when operating the camera. The step-by-step description of the above example is as follows:

1 Press the Fn button.

2 Select [White balance] with v/V/

b/B on the control button, then press the center z to execute.

3 Following the operation guide,

select and execute the desired function.

For example, to change , select with v/V, adjust the value to +/– with b/B, then press the center z to execute.

The operation guide list

The operation guide also indicates operations other than the control button operation. The indications of icons are as follows.

MENU button

Returns with MENU button

Fn button

(Delete) button

(Zoom in) button

(Playback) button

Control dial

The functions selected by the Control button

Functions that will be used frequently in various shooting situations are assigned to the control button. You can set up these shooting functions directly and also switch the display status with the control button.

Operation guide

Before your operation

DISP (Display) (pages 39, 70, 104)

(Flash) (page 84)

ISO (page 92)

(Drive mode) (page 99)

• Single-shot adv. (page 99)

• Continuous adv. (page 99)

• Self-timer (page 100)

• Self-timer(Cont.) (page 100)

• Bracket: Cont. (page 101)

• Remote Commander (page 103)

The functions selected by the Fn (Function) button

This button calls up the screens that are used for setting up or executing functions used frequently in shooting or viewing.

Shooting mode Viewing mode

Autofocus mode (79) Metering mode (91) White balance (93) AF area (80) D-RangeOptimizer (96) Creative Style (96)

Delete (112) Image Index (106) Specify Printing (145) Slide show (107) Protect (111) Rotate (105)

The functions selected by the MENU button

You can set up the basic settings for the camera as a whole or execute functions such as shooting, playback, or other operations.

Recording menu

Image size (118) Aspect ratio (118) Quality (119)

Flash compens. (90) AF illuminator (86) SteadyShot (46)

Custom menu

Eye-Start AF (68) Ctrl dial setup (123)

Red eye reduc. (86) Auto review (126) Auto off w/ VF (127)

Color Space (98) Long exp.NR (122) High ISO NR (122)

Playback menu

Delete (112) Format (121) Slide show (107)

Protect (111) Specify Printing (145) PlaybackDisplay (104)

Setup menu

LCD brightness (126) Power Save (LV) (124) Power Save (OVF) (124)

CTRL FOR HDMI (116) Display Color (124) Help Guide disp. (124)

USB connection (132, 147) Audio signals (124) Pixel mapping (158)

Cleaning mode (33) Version (128) Reset default (129)

Date/Time setup (125)

Language (125)

File number (120)

Folder name (120) Select folder (121)

• New folder (121)

Before your operation

Shooting images

Adjusting the angle of the LCD monitor

You can adjust the angle of the LCD monitor to meet various shooting situations. You can shoot from various shooting positions.

Low position High position

Adjust the LCD monitor to an easily viewable angle.

Shooting an 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.

Correct posture

Stabilize your upper body and take a position that keeps the camera from moving.

In Live View mode In viewfinder mode

Shooting images

Point 1 One hand holds the grip of the camera, and the other hand supports the lens.

Point 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.

Camera shake warning indicator

Due to potential 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 is displayed only in the modes that automatically set the shutter speed. This indicator is not displayed in M/S modes.

Using the SteadyShot function

This SteadyShot function can reduce the effect of camera shake by the equivalent of approximately 2.5 to 3.5 increments of shutter speed. The SteadyShot function is set to [On] in the default setting.

The SteadyShot scale indicator

The (SteadyShot scale) indicator shows the camera shake status. Wait until the scale becomes low, then start shooting.

(SteadyShot scale) indicator

To deactivate the SteadyShot function

MENU button t 1 t [SteadyShot] t [Off]

Note

• The SteadyShot function may not work optimally when the power has just been turned on 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, and then press the shutter button down slowly.

Using a tripod

In the following cases, we recommend that you mount the camera on a tripod.

• Shooting without a flash under dark conditions.

• Shooting with slow shutter speeds, which are typically used in night-time

shooting.

• Shooting a close subject, such as in macro shooting.

• Shooting with a telescopic lens.

Note

• When using a tripod, deactivate the SteadyShot function because there is a potential for malfunction of the SteadyShot function (page 46).

Shooting images

/ Shooting with the automatic

setting

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. Select when shooting in a location where the use of a flash is restricted. When you turn the mode dial, the explanation of the selected mode and methods of shooting are displayed on the screen (Help Guide disp.). You can clear the Help Guide (page 124).

1 Set the mode dial to or

(Flash Off).

2 Adjust the LCD monitor to an easily viewable angle and hold

the camera.

3 Place the desired subject within

the focus area.

• If the (Camera shake warning) indicator flashes, carefully shoot the subject, holding the camera steady, or by using a tripod.

Focus area

(Camera shake

warning) indicator

4 When using a zoom lens, turn the

zoom ring, then decide on your shot.

Zoom ring

5 Press the shutter button halfway

down to focus.

When the focus is confirmed, z or (Focus indicator) lights up (page 77).

6 Press the shutter button fully

down to shoot.

• Pressing the shutter button after the (SteadyShot scale) indicator becomes low makes the SteadyShot function more effective.

Shooting images

Focus indicator

(SteadyShot scale) indicator

Note

• Since the camera turns on the automatic setting function, many features will be unavailable, such as exposure compensation, ISO setting. If you want to adjust various settings, set the mode dial to P, then shoot your subject.

Shooting with a suitable setting for the subject (Scene Selection)

Selecting an appropriate mode for the subject or the shooting conditions allows you to shoot the image with a suitable setting for the subject. When you turn the mode dial, the explanation of the selected mode and methods of shooting are displayed on the screen (Help Guide disp.). You can clear the Help Guide (page 124).

Note

• The camera makes appropriate judgments on the situation to adjust the settings. Since the camera turns on the automatic setting function, many features will be unavailable, such as exposure compensation, ISO setting.

Taking portrait photos

This mode is suitable for

z Blurring away backgrounds and

sharpening the subject.

z Expressing skin tones softly.

Set the mode dial to (Portrait).

Shooting techniques

• To blur the background more, set the lens to the telephoto position.

• You can shoot a vivid image by focusing on the eye that is closer to the lens.

• Use the lens hood (sold separately) to shoot backlit subjects.

• Use the red-eye reduction function if the eyes of your subject turn red from the flash (page 86).

• Set the flash mode to (Flash Off) when you shoot without the flash (page 84).

Shooting images

Taking landscape photos

This mode is suitable for

z Shooting the entire range of scenery

in sharp focus with vivid colors.

Set the mode dial to (Landscape).

Shooting techniques

• To accentuate the openness of the scenery, set the lens to wide angle.

• Set the flash mode to (Fill-flash) when you shoot with the flash (page 84).

Taking small-subject photos

This mode is suitable for

z Shooting close subjects such as

flowers, insects, dishes, or small goods.

Set the mode dial to (Macro).

Shooting techniques

• Get close to the subject and shoot at the minimum distance of the lens.

• You can shoot a closer subject using a macro lens (sold separately).

• Set the flash mode to (Flash Off) when you shoot a subject within 1 m (3.3 feet).

• When shooting in macro mode, the SteadyShot function will not be fully effective. Use a tripod to achieve better results.

• Set the flash mode to (Flash Off) when you shoot without the flash (page 84).

Shooting images

Taking moving-subject photos

This mode is suitable for

z Shooting moving subjects outdoors

or in bright places.

Set the mode dial to (Sports Action).

Shooting techniques

• The camera shoots images continuously while the shutter button is pressed.

• Press and hold the shutter button halfway down until the right moment.

• Set the flash mode to (Fill-flash) when you shoot with the flash (page 84).

Taking sunset photos

This mode is suitable for

z Shooting the red of the sunset

beautifully.

Set the mode dial to (Sunset).

Shooting techniques

• Used to shoot an image accentuating the red color compared with other modes. This is also suitable for shooting the beautiful red of the sunrise.

• Set the flash mode to (Fill-flash) when you shoot with the flash (page 84).

Shooting images

Taking night view photos

This mode is suitable for

z Shooting portraits in night scenes.

z Shooting night scenes at a distance

without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings.

Set the mode dial to (Night Port./View).

Set the flash mode to (Flash Off) when you shoot a night view without persons (page 84).

Shooting techniques

• Take care that the subject does not move to prevent the image from blurring.

• The shutter speed is slower, so using a tripod is recommended.

Note

• The picture may not be taken properly when shooting a wholly dark night scene.

Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode)

With a single lens reflex camera, you can adjust the shutter speed (how long the shutter is open) and aperture (the range that is in focus: depth of field) to enjoy a variety of photographic expressions. For example, you can use a fast shutter speed to shoot the ephemeral shape of a wave, or you can accentuate a flower by opening the aperture to put everything in front of and beyond the flower out of focus. These are a few of the effects you can enjoy with your camera (pages 60, 62).

Adjusting the shutter speed and aperture not only creates the photographic effects of movement and focus, but also determines the brightness of the image by controlling the amount of exposure (the amount of light the camera takes in), which is the most important factor in photo shooting.

Changing the brightness of the picture by the amount of exposure

Shooting images

Amount of exposure

When using a faster shutter speed, the camera opens the shutter for a shorter time. This means less time for the camera to take in light, resulting in a darker picture. To take a brighter picture, you can open the aperture (the hole through which the light passes) to some extent in order to adjust the amount of light the camera takes in at one time. The brightness of the picture adjusted by the shutter speed and aperture is called “exposure.”

This section will show you how to adjust the exposure and enjoy various photo expressions by the use of movement, focus, and light. You can find out the right way to shoot the image and the subject you like.

low high

When you turn the mode dial, the explanation of the selected mode and methods of shooting are displayed on the screen (Help Guide disp.). You can clear the Help Guide (page 124).

Shooting with program auto

This mode is suitable for

z Using the automatic exposure, while

keeping the custom settings for ISO sensitivity, Creative Style, D-Range optimizer, etc.

1 Set the mode dial to P.

2 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings (pages 76 to

103).

• Set the flash mode to (Fill-flash) when you shoot with the flash (page 84).

3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.

Shooting images

Shooting by controlling the blur of the background

(Aperture priority)

This mode is suitable for

z Putting the subject in sharp focus

and blur everything in front of and beyond the subject. Opening the aperture narrows the range that is in focus. (Depth of field becomes shallower.)

z Shooting the depth of the scenery.

Narrowing down the aperture widens the range that is in focus. (Depth of field becomes deeper.)

1 Set the mode dial to A.

2 Select the aperture value (F-

number) with the control dial.

• Smaller F-number: The foreground and background of the subject are blurred. Larger F-number: The subject and its foreground and background are all in focus.

• You cannot check the blurring of an image on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. Check the recorded image and adjust the aperture.

Aperture (F-number)

3 Adjust the focus and shoot the

subject.

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to obtain correct exposure.

• When the camera judges that the proper exposure is not obtained with the selected aperture value, the shutter speed flashes. In such cases, adjust the aperture again.

Shooting techniques

• The shutter speed may become slower depending on the aperture value. When the shutter speed is slower, use a tripod.

• To blur the background more, use a telephoto lens or a lens that is equipped with a smaller diaphragm (bright lens).

• Set the flash mode to (Fill-flash) when you shoot with the flash (page 84). However, the flash range differs according to the aperture value. When you shoot with the flash, check the flash range (page 86).

Shutter speed

Shooting images

Shooting a moving subject with various expressions

(Shutter speed priority)

This mode is suitable for

z Shooting a moving subject at a

moment in time. Use a faster shutter speed to crisply shoot an instant of the movement.

z Tracing the movement to express the

dynamism and flow. Use a slower shutter speed to shoot a trailing image of the moving subject.

1 Set the mode dial to S.

2 Select the shutter speed with the

control dial.

Shutter speed

3 Adjust the focus and shoot the

subject.

The aperture is automatically adjusted to obtain correct exposure.

• When the camera judges that the proper exposure is not obtained with the selected shutter speed, the aperture value flashes. In such cases, adjust the shutter speed again.

Shooting techniques

• When the shutter speed is slower, use a tripod.

• When shooting an indoor sport, select a higher ISO sensitivity.

Notes

• The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in shutter speed priority mode.

• The higher the ISO sensitivity, the more conspicuous the noise.

• When the shutter speed is one second or more, noise reduction (Long exp.NR) will be done after shooting. You cannot do any further shooting during the reduction.

• Set the flash mode to (Fill-flash) when you shoot with the flash (page 84). However, when using the flash, if you close the aperture (a larger F-number) by making the shutter speed slower, the light of the flash will not reach distant subjects.

Aperture (F-number)

Shooting images

Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual

exposure)

This mode is suitable for

z Shooting with the desired exposure

setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture.

1 Set the mode dial to M.

2 Rotate the control dial to adjust

the shutter speed, and while pressing the button, rotate the control dial to adjust the aperture.

• You can select the item the control dial adjusts (shutter speed or aperture) with [Ctrl dial setup] (page 123).

button

Aperture (F-number)

Shutter speed

3 Shoot the image after the

exposure is set.

• Check the exposure value on the EV scale. Toward +: Images become brighter. Toward –: Images become darker. The b B arrow appears if the set exposure is beyond the range of the EV scale. The arrow starts flashing if the difference becomes greater.

Notes

• The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode.

• When the mode dial is set to M, the ISO setting [AUTO] is set to [100]. In M mode, the ISO setting [AUTO] is not available. Set the ISO sensitivity as necessary (page 92).

Standard value

Shooting images

Shooting trails with long exposure (BULB)

This mode is suitable for

z Shooting trails of light, such as

fireworks.

z Shooting trails of stars.

1 Set the mode dial to M.

2 Rotate the control dial to the left

until [BULB] is indicated.

3 While pressing the button,

rotate the control dial to adjust the aperture (F-number).

BULB

button

4 Press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus.

5 Press and hold the shutter button for the duration of the

shooting.

As long as the shutter button is pressed, the shutter remains open.

Shooting techniques

• Use a tripod.

• Set the focus to infinity in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks,

etc.

• Use the wireless Remote Commander (sold separately) (page 103).

Pressing the SHUTTER button on the Remote Commander triggers BULB shooting and pressing it again stops BULB shooting. You do not need to press and hold the SHUTTER button on the Remote Commander.

Notes

• When using a tripod, turn off the SteadyShot function (page 46).

• The longer the exposure time, the more conspicuous the noise on the image.

• After shooting, noise reduction (Long exp.NR) will be done for the same amount of time that the shutter was open. You cannot do any further shooting during the reduction.

Shooting images

Shooting with the viewfinder (OVF)

You can select either the LCD monitor (Live View) or the viewfinder (OVF) to shoot images.

Switching to the viewfinder

Set the LIVE VIEW/OVF switch to “OVF.”

The screen status changes as follows:

Viewfinder display LCD monitor display

When you look into the viewfinder, the subject inside the focus area comes into focus automatically (Eye-Start AF).

To deactivate the Eye-Start AF function

MENU button t 1 t [Eye-Start AF] t [Off]

• When attaching the FDA-M1AM Magnifier (sold separately) or the FDAA1AM Angle Finder (sold separately) to the camera, setting [Eye-Start AF] to [Off] is recommended because the eyepiece sensors located below the viewfinder may be activated.

Adjusting the focus of the finder (diopter adjustment)

Adjust the diopter-adjustment dial to your eyesight 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 a light allows you to adjust the diopter easily.

When it is hard to rotate the diopter-adjustment dial

Put your fingers under the eyecup, and slide it upward to remove the eyecup, then adjust the diopter.

• When attaching the FDA-M1AM Magnifier (sold separately) or the FDA-A1AM Angle Finder (sold separately) to the camera, remove the eyecup as illustrated and attach them.

Shooting images

Switching the recording information display (DISP)

Press DISP on the control button to switch between the Graphic Display and the Standard Display. When you rotate the camera to a vertical position, the display automatically rotates to adjust to the camera position.

Graphic Display (Default setting)

Standard Display

No display

LCD monitor (Graphic Display)

The Graphic Display graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value and clearly illustrates how the exposure works. In AUTO or Scene Selection mode, only the items that can be set are displayed. See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

Shooting images

Display Indication

P A S M

1/125 Shutter speed (62)

F5.6 Aperture (60)

Display Indication

* The pointer indicates the current

value.

Mode dial (48 – 67)

SteadyShot (46)

Shutter speed indicator* (62)

Aperture indicator* (60)

Display Indication

ISO AUTO ISO sensitivity (92)

Flash mode (84)/Red-eye reduction (86)

Drive mode (99)

+2.0 Exposure compensation

(88)

Display Indication

Remaining battery (18)

Image quality (119)

Image size (118)/Aspect ratio (118)

Memory card (22)

100 Remaining number of

recordable images (29)

LCD monitor (Standard Display)

See pages in parentheses for details of operation.

In AUTO or Scene Selection mode In P/A/S/M mode

Shooting images

Display Indication

P A S M

1/125 Shutter speed (62)

F5.6 Aperture (60)

+2.0 Exposure (88)

Display Indication

ISO AUTO ISO sensitivity (92)

Mode dial (48 – 67)

SteadyShot (46)

Flash mode (84)/Red-eye reduction (86)

Exposure compensation (88)

Flash compensation (90)

EV scale (65, 102)

Drive mode (99)

Display Indication

Focus mode (79)

AF area (80)

Metering mode (91)

Creative Style (96)

AWB

7500K G9

White balance (Auto, Preset, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter) (93)

D-Range Optimizer (96)

Display Indication

Remaining battery (18)

Image quality (119)

Image size (118)/Aspect ratio (118)

Memory card (22)

100 Remaining number of

recordable images (29)

Viewfinder

Display Indication

AF area (80)

Shooting area for aspect ratio 16:9 (118)

Display Indication

Flash compensation (90)

Flash charging (84)

WL Wireless flash (87)

High-speed sync*

Manual focus (81)

z Focus

125 Shutter speed (62)

5.6 Aperture (60)

EV scale (65, 102)

0 “Shooting unavailable”

warning (99)

Camera shake warning (46)

SteadyShot scale (46)

Aspect ratio 16:9 (118)

* When using the HVL-F58AM/HVL-

F42AM Flash (sold separately), you can shoot with the High-speed sync feature at any shutter speed. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the flash.

Shooting images

Using the shooting function

Selecting the focus method

There are two methods for adjusting the focus: autofocus and manual focus. Depending on the lens, the method for switching between the auto focus and manual focus is different.

The type of lens

The lens is equipped with a focus mode switch

The lens is not equipped with a focus mode switch

The switch to be used

Lens (Always set the focus mode switch on the camera to AF.)

Camera Set the focus mode

Using autofocus

1 Set the focus mode switch on the

camera to AF.

2 When the lens is equipped with

the focus mode switch, set it to AF.

To switch to auto focus

Set the focus mode switch on the lens to AF.

switch on the camera to AF.

To switch to manual focus

Set the focus mode switch on the lens to MF.

Set the focus mode switch on the camera to MF.

3 Press the shutter button halfway

Focus area sensor

down to check the focus and shoot the image.

• When the focus is confirmed, the focus

indicator changes to z or (below).

• The green frames are indicated at an area where the focus has been confirmed.

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Focus indicator

• To select the area used for focusing, set up [AF area] (page 80).

Focus indicator

Focus indicator Status

z lit Focus locked. Ready to shoot.

lit Focus is confirmed. Focal point moves following a moving

lit Still focusing. You cannot release the shutter.

z flashing Cannot focus. The shutter is locked.

subject. Ready to shoot.

Subjects that may require special focusing

Using the autofocus, it is hard to focus on the following subjects. In such cases, use the focus lock shooting feature (page 78) or manual focus (page 81).

• A subject that is low in contrast, such as blue sky or a white wall.

• Two subjects at different distances overlapping in the AF area.

• A subject that is composed of repeating patterns, such as the facade of a building.

• A subject that is very bright or glittering, such as the sun, the body of an automobile, or the surface of water.

• Ambient light is not sufficient.

Focus area

Using the shooting function

To measure the exact distance to the subject

The mark located on the top of the camera shows the location of the image sensor*. When you measure the exact distance between the camera and the subject, refer to the position of the horizontal line. * The image sensor is the part of the

camera that acts as the film.

Notes

• If the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. Make sure you put enough distance between the subject and the camera.

• When the focus mode switch on the camera is set to MF, the correct focus is not achieved, even if the focus mode switch on the lens is set to AF. To switch to auto focus, set the focus mode switch on the camera to AF.

Shooting with your desired composition (Focus-lock)

1 Place the subject within the AF

area and press the shutter button halfway down.

The focus and exposure are fixed.

2 Keep the shutter button halfway

down, and put the subject back in the original position to recompose the shot.

3 Press the shutter button fully down to take the picture.

Selecting the focus method to suit the movement of the subject (Autofocus mode)

Fn button t [Autofocus mode] t Select the desired setting

(Single-shot

AF)

(Automatic AF) The [Autofocus mode] is switched between Single-shot AF

(Continuous

AF)

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The camera focuses and the focus is locked when you press the shutter button halfway down.

and Continuous AF according to the movement of the subject. When you press and hold the shutter button halfway down, if the subject is motionless, the focus is locked and if the subject is in motion, the camera continues to focus.

The camera continues to focus while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down.

• The audio signals will not sound when the subject is in focus.

• Use (Single-shot AF) when the subject is motionless.

• Use (Continuous AF) when the subject is in motion.

Note

• (Automatic AF) is selected when the exposure mode is set to AUTO or one of the following Scene Selection modes: (Portrait), (Landscape), (Sunset), or

(Night Port./View).

(Single-shot AF) is selected when the exposure mode is set to (Macro) in

Scene Selection.

(Continuous AF) is selected when the exposure mode is set to (Sports

Action) in Scene Selection.

Using the shooting function

Selecting the focus area (AF area)

Select the desired AF area to suit the shooting conditions or your preference. The green frames are indicated at an area where the focus has been confirmed.

• The area used for focusing is illuminated briefly in viewfinder mode.

Area

Fn button t [AF area] t Select the desired setting

AF area

(Wide) The camera determines which of the nine AF areas is used in

(Spot) The camera uses the AF area located in the center area

(Local) Choose the area for which you want to activate the focus

Notes

• When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection, [AF area] is fixed to

(Wide) and you cannot select the other settings.

• The AF area may not be illuminated during continuous shooting or when the shutter

button is pressed all the way down without pause.

• The green frames that are displayed when the focus has been confirmed indicate the

area used for focusing. They do not indicate the size of the area. The AF area and the frames may not be located on the same position. This is not a malfunction.

focusing within the AF area. If you press and hold the center of the control button, you can adjust the focus using the AF areas located in the center area.

exclusively.

from among nine areas with the control button. If you press and hold the center of the control button during the shooting, you can temporarily adjust the focus using the AF areas located in the center area.

Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus)

When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually.

1 Set the focus mode switch on the

lens to MF.

2 When the lens is not equipped

with the focus mode switch, set the focus mode switch on the camera to MF.

3 Rotate the focusing ring of the

lens to achieve a sharp focus.

Focusing ring

Notes

• In the case of a subject that can be focused in autofocus mode, the z indicator lights

up when the focus is confirmed. When the Wide AF area is used, the center area is used, and when the Local AF area is used, the area that is selected with the control button is used.

• When using a tele converter (sold separately), etc., rotation of the focusing ring may not be smooth.

• The correct focus in the viewfinder is not achieved if the diopter is not adjusted properly in viewfinder mode (page 69).

• The direct manual focus function is not available on this camera.

Using the shooting function

Zooming in in one step

You can zoom in to the center of an image using the smart teleconverter (Digital zoom) and record the image.

1 Set the LIVE VIEW/OVF switch to

“LIVE VIEW.”

2 Press the button.

• Each time you press the button, the zoom scaling changes as follows: Approx. ×1.4 t Approx. ×2 t Off

The image size is automatically set to the following regardless of the selected image size.

Zoom scaling Image size

Approx. ×1.4 M*

Approx. ×2 S*

* The number of pixels in the image size selected here is different from that

of the image size selected in normal mode. M: 3264 × 2176 pixels (DSLR-A380)/

2768 × 1840 pixels (DSLR-A330)

S: 2416 × 1600 pixels (DSLR-A380)/

2032 × 1360 pixels (DSLR-A330)

Notes

• When the LIVE VIEW/OVF switch is set to “OVF,” the smart teleconverter is unavailable.

• When [Quality] is set to (RAW) or (RAW & JPEG), the smart teleconverter is unavailable.

• When the smart teleconverter is available (when in autofocus mode), [AF area] is set to (Spot).

button

• When the smart teleconverter is available, [Metering mode] is set to (Multi segment).

Using the shooting function

Using the flash

In a dark location, using the flash allows you to shoot the subject brightly, and it also helps to prevent camera shake. When shooting into the sun, you can use the flash to shoot a bright image of the backlit subject. When the mode dial is set to AUTO, the flash pops up automatically if it is dark or you are shooting into the light.

1 on the control button t Select

the desired setting

2 After the flash has finished

charging, shoot the subject.

Flashing: The flash is being charged. When the indicator flashes, you cannot release the shutter.

Lit: The flash has been charged and is ready to fire.

• When you press the shutter button

halfway down under dark lighting in autofocus mode, the flash may be fired to help focus on a subject (AF illuminator).

(Flash charging)

indicator

(Flash Off) Does not fire even if it is dark.

(Autoflash) Fires if it is dark or against light.

(Fill-flash) Fires every time you trigger the shutter.

(Slow sync.) Fires every time you trigger the shutter. Slow sync shooting

(Rear sync.) Fires right before the exposure is completed everytime you

(Wireless) Fires an external flash (sold separately) that is off the camera

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allows you to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the background by slowing the shutter speed.

trigger the shutter.

and away from it (Wireless flash shooting).

• The lens hood (sold separately) may block the light of the flash. Remove the lens hood when using the flash.

• When using the flash, shoot the subject at a distance of 1 m (3.3 feet) or greater.

• When shooting indoors or shooting nightscapes, you can use slow sync to shoot a brighter image of people and backgrounds.

• You can use rear sync to shoot a natural image of the trail of a moving subject such as a moving bicycle or a walking person.

Notes

• Do not hold the camera by grabbing the flash emitter.

• Shooting conditions required to prevent shadows from appearing on an image vary,

depending on the lens.

• When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection, the (Slow sync.),

(Rear sync.), and (Wireless) items cannot be selected.

Using the shooting function

The flash range

The range of the built-in flash depends on the ISO sensitivity and aperture value. Refer to the following table.

Aperture F2.8 F4.0 F5.6

ISO

AUTO 1.4 – 7.1 m (4.6 – 23

setting

feet)

100 1 – 3.6 m (3.3 – 11

feet)

200 1 – 5.1 m (3.3 – 16

feet)

400 1.4 – 7.1 m (4.6 – 23

feet)

800 2 – 10 m (6.6 – 32

feet)

1600 2.8 – 14 m (9.2 – 46

feet)

3200 4 – 20 m (13 – 66

feet)

1 – 5 m (3.3 – 16 feet)

1 – 2.5 m (3.3 – 8.2 feet)

1 – 3.5 m (3.3 – 11 feet)

1 – 5 m (3.3 – 16 feet)

1.4 – 7.1 m (4.6 – 23 feet)

2 – 10 m (6.6 – 32 feet)

2.8 – 14 m (9.2 – 46 feet)

1 – 3.6 m (3.3 – 11 feet)

1 – 1.8 m (3.3 – 5.9 feet)

1 – 2.5 m (3.3 – 8.2 feet)

1 – 3.6 m (3.3 – 11 feet)

1 – 5.1 m (3.3 – 16 feet)

1.4 – 7.1 m (4.6 – 23 feet)

2 – 10 m (6.6 – 32 feet)

The AF illuminator

• AF illuminator does not operate when [Autofocus mode] is set to (Continuous AF) or the subject is moving in (Automatic AF). (The

or indicator lights.)

• The AF illuminator may not operate with focal lengths of 300 mm or longer.

• When an external flash is attached, the AF illuminator of the external flash is used.

To deactivate the AF illuminator

MENU button t 1 t [AF illuminator] t [Off]

To use the red-eye reduction

The red-eye reduction reduces the red-eye phenomenon by providing preflash (low-flash light) a few times before shooting when using the flash.

MENU button t 1 t [Red eye reduc.] t [On]

Performing wireless flash shooting

With an external wireless flash (sold separately), you can shoot with the flash without a cord when the external flash is not attached to the camera. By changing the position of the flash, you can shoot an image with a three dimensional feel by highlighting the contrast of light and shadow on the subject. For the actual steps of shooting, refer to the operating instructions of the flash.

1 Attach the wireless flash to the accessory shoe and turn both

the camera and the flash on.

2 on the control button t

(Wireless)

3 Remove the wireless flash from the accessory shoe.

Notes

• The camera cannot perform a pre-flash test of the wireless flash. Confirm that the flash fires properly by releasing the shutter.

• The camera cannot carry out the wireless lighting ratio control.

• Turn off the wireless flash mode after wireless flash shooting. If the built-in flash is used while the wireless flash mode is still active, inaccurate flash exposures will result.

• Change the channel of the external flash when another photographer is using a wireless flash nearby and his/her built-in flash light causes your external flash to fire. To change the channel of the external flash, refer to the operating instructions supplied with it.

Using the shooting function

Adjusting the brightness of the image (Exposure, Flash compensation, Metering)

Using brightness compensation for the entire image (Exposure compensation)

Except for recording mode M, the exposure is automatically selected (Automatic exposure). Based on the exposure acquired by the automatic exposure, you can perform exposure compensation by shifting the exposure to either the + side or the – side, depending on your preference. You can make the entire image brighter by shifting to the + side. The entire image becomes darker when you shift it to the – side.

Adjust in the – direction

Base exposure

1 Press the button.

• The exposure compensation screen is displayed in the viewfinder mode.

2 Adjust the exposure with the

control dial.

Toward + (over): Brightens an image. Toward – (under): Darkens an image.

Adjust in the + direction

Standard exposure

button

3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.

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• Adjust the compensation level by checking the recorded image.

• Using bracket shooting, you can shoot multiple images with the exposure shifted to the plus or minus sides (page 101).

Note

• This item cannot be set when the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection.

To shoot while checking the screen using the histogram

The histogram displays the luminance distribution that shows how many pixels of a particular brightness exist in the picture. To display the histogram, press DISP on the control button (pages 39 and

104).

The exposure compensation will change the histogram accordingly. The right illustration is an example. Shooting with the exposure compensation on the positive side brightens the whole picture, making the entire histogram shift to the bright side (right side). If the exposure compensation is applied on the negative side, the histogram will shift to the other side. Both ends of the histogram show a highkey or low-key portion. It is impossible to restore these area with a computer later. Adjust the exposure if necessary and shoot again.

Number of pixels

Dark Light

Using the shooting function

Notes

• The histogram displayed in Live View mode does not indicate the final recorded image. It indicates the condition of the image just monitored on the LCD monitor. The histogram will differ based on aperture setting, etc.

• The histogram differs between shooting and playback in the following situations: – When firing the flash. – When the subject has low intensity, such as night scenery.

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.

MENU button t 1 t [Flash compens.] t Select the desired setting

Toward +: Makes the flash level higher. Toward –: Makes the flash level lower.

Notes

• This item cannot be set when the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection.

• If you have adjusted the flash level, appears on the LCD monitor/in the viewfinder when the built-in flash is pulled up. When you adjust it, be careful not to forget to reset the value.

• The higher flash effect may not be visible due to the limited amount of flash light, if the subject is outside the maximum range of the flash. If the subject is very close, the lower flash effect may not be visible.

Exposure compensation and flash compensation

Exposure compensation changes the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity (when [AUTO] is selected) to perform the compensation. If the flash is used, the amount of flash light is also changed. However, flash compensation only changes the amount of flash light.

Selecting the method for measuring the brightness of a subject (Metering mode)

Fn button t [Metering mode] t Select the desired mode

(Multi segment) This mode measures light on each area after dividing the total

(Center weighted) While emphasizing the central area of the screen, this mode

(Spot) This mode measures light at or around the focus area located

Shooting technique

area into multiple areas and determines the proper exposure of the entire screen.

measures the average brightness of the entire screen.

in the center of the frame.

• Use (Multi segment) metering for general shooting.

Note

• When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection, [Metering mode] is fixed to (Multi segment) and you cannot select other modes.

Using the shooting function

Setting ISO

Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index). The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity.

1 Press ISO on the control button to

display the ISO screen.

2 Select the desired value with v/V on the control button.

• The larger the number, the higher the noise level.

Notes

• When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection, ISO is fixed to AUTO and you cannot select other ISO numbers.

• When the exposure mode is set to P/A/S and ISO is set to [AUTO], ISO is automatically set between ISO 100 and ISO 400.

• The [AUTO] setting is not provided in recording mode M. If you change the recording mode to M with the [AUTO] setting, it is switched to [100]. Set the ISO according to your shooting conditions.

Adjusting the color tones (White balance)

The color tone of the subject changes depending on the characteristics of the light source. The table below shows how the color tone changes based on various light sources, compared with a subject that appears white under the sunlight.

Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent

Weather/ lighting

Characteristics of light

White balance is a feature that adjusts the color tone to approximate what you see. 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 tone on purpose for photographic expression.

Notes

• When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection, [White balance] is fixed to AWB (Auto WB) and you cannot select other modes.

• If the only 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 characteristics of the light source. Use the flash in such cases.

White Bluish Green-tinged Reddish

Adjusting the white balance to suit a specific light source (Auto/Preset white balance)

Fn button t [White balance] t Select the desired setting

• When [AWB] is not selected, you can fine tune the color tone with b/B

on the control button. Adjusting it toward + turns the image reddish and adjusting it toward – turns the image bluish.

Using the shooting function

AWB (Auto WB) The camera automatically detects a light source and adjusts

(Daylight) If you select an option to suit a specific light source, the color

(Shade)

(Cloudy)

(Tungsten)

(Fluorescent)

(Flash)

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• When you select (Custom), you can register your setting (below).

the color tones.

tones are adjusted for the light source (preset white balance).

Registering the color tones (Custom white balance)

In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light source, use of custom white balance is recommended in order to accurately reproduce the whiteness.

1 Fn button t [White balance] t

2 Select [ SET] with b/B on the control button, then press the

center of the control button.

3 Hold the camera so that the white area fully covers the focus

area located in the center, and then press the shutter button down.

The shutter clicks and the calibrated values (ColorTemperature and Color filter) are displayed.

4 Press the center of the control button.

The monitor returns to the recording information display with the memorized custom white balance setting retained.

• The custom white balance setting registered in this operation is effective until a new setting is registered.

Note

• The message “Custom WB error” indicates that the value is beyond the expected range. (When the flash is used on a subject in close proximity or a subject with a bright color is in the frame.) If you register this value, the indicator turns yellow on the recording information display on the LCD monitor. You can shoot at this point, but it is recommended that you set the white balance again to get a more correct white balance value.

To call the custom white balance setting

Fn button t [White balance] t (Custom)

Note

• If the flash is used when the shutter button is pressed, a custom white balance is registered with the flash light taken into account. Take pictures with the flash in later shootings.

Using the shooting function

Image processing

Correcting the brightness of the image (D-Range Optimizer)

Fn button t [D-RangeOptimizer] t Select the desired setting

(Off) No optimization.

(Standard) When there is a sharp contrast of light and shadow between

(Advanced) By dividing the image into small areas, the camera analyses

Notes

• (Advanced) is selected when the exposure mode is set to AUTO or one of the following Scene Selection modes: (Portrait), (Landscape) or (Macro).

(Standard) is selected when the exposure mode is set to (Sports Action) in

Scene Selection.

(Off) is selected when the exposure mode is set to (Sunset) or (Night

Port./View) in Scene Selection.

• For enlarged RAW images, the effects of the D-Range optimizer other than (Standard) cannot be checked on the camera.

• When shooting with the D-Range optimizer, the image may be noisy.

Selecting your desired image processing (Creative Style)

1 Fn button t [Creative Style] t Select the desired setting

the subject and the background, 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.

the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background, producing the image with the optimal brightness and gradation.

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) For shooting various scenes with rich gradation and beautiful

(Vivid) The saturation and contrast are heightened for shooting

(Portrait) For shooting the skin color in a soft tone, ideally suited to

(Landscape) The saturation, contrast, and sharpness are heightened for

(Night view) The contrast is attenuated for shooting a nightscape that is

(Sunset) For shooting the beautiful red of the setting sun.

(B/W) For shooting images in black and white monotone.

colors.

striking images of colorful scenes and subjects such as flowers, spring greenery, blue sky, or ocean views.

shooting portraits.

shooting vivid and crisp scenery. Distant landscapes also stand out more.

more faithful to the real view.

(Contrast), (Saturation), and (Sharpness) can be adjusted for each

Creative Style item.

(Contrast) The higher the value selected, the more the difference of light

(Saturation) The higher the value selected, the more vivid the color. When

(Sharpness) Adjusts the sharpness. The higher the value selected, the

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.

and shadow is accentuated, thus making an impact on an image.

a lower value is selected, the color of the image is restrained and subdued.

more the contours are accentuated, and the lower the value selected, the more the contours are softened.

Using the shooting function

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 2 t [Color Space] t Select the desired setting

sRGB This is the standard color space of the digital camera. Use

Adobe RGB This has a wide range of color reproduction. When a large

Notes

• Adobe RGB is for applications or printers that support color management and DCF2.0 option color space. Using some applications or printers that do not support them may result in or print images that do not faithfully reproduce the color.

• When displaying images that were recorded with Adobe RGB on the camera or nonAdobe RGB-compliant devices, the images are displayed with low saturation.

sRGB in normal shooting, such as when you intend to print out the images without any modification.

part of the subject is vivid green or red, Adobe RGB is effective.

• The file name of the image starts with “_DSC.”

Selecting the drive mode

This camera has five drive modes, such as single-shot advanced, and continuous advanced. Use them to suit your purpose.

Shooting single shot

This mode is for normal shooting.

on the control button t

(Single-shot adv.)

Note

• When the exposure mode is set to (Sports Action) in Scene Selection, you cannot shoot single shot.

Shooting continuously

The camera records the images continuously at the following speeds*.

Live View mode

Viewfinder mode

* Our measurement conditions. The speed of continuous shooting is slower,

depending on shooting conditions.

1 on the control button t

(Continuous adv.)

Maximum 2 images per second

Maximum 2.5 images per second

Using the shooting function

2 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.

• When you press and hold the shutter button, the recording continues.

The maximum number of continuous shots

The number of continuous shooting images obtainable has an upper limit.

Fine/Standard No limit (Until the memory card is full)

RAW & JPEG 3 images

RAW 6 images

Notes

• You cannot shoot images continuously when “0” flashes in the viewfinder. Wait until the indicator disappears.

• When the exposure mode is set to a Scene Selection mode other than (Sports Action), you cannot shoot continuously.

• The speed of continuous shooting may be slower when the battery level is insufficient or at low ambient temperatures.

Using the self-timer

The 10-second self-timer is convenient when the photographer appears in a photo and the 2-second self-timer is convenient to reduce the camera shake. [Self-timer(Cont.)] is convenient to prevent failure because the camera continuously shoots either three or five images after a 10 second pause.

1 on the control button t

(Self-timer) t Select the

desired setting

• The number after is the number of seconds that is currently selected.

• Select to use the continuous selftimer.

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Sony DSLR-A330, DSLR-A330L, DSLR-A330L T, DSLR-A330Y, DSLR-A380 Instruction Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Notes on using your camera

Table of Contents

Preparing the camera

Checking the accessories supplied

Preparing the battery pack

Attaching a lens

Inserting a memory card

Preparing the camera

Using the accessories supplied

Checking the number of recordable images

Cleaning

Before your operation

Identifying parts and screen indicators

Front side

Rear side

Sides/Bottom

LCD monitor

Selecting a function/setting

The functions selected by the Control button

The functions selected by the Fn (Function) button

The functions selected by the MENU button

Shooting images

Adjusting the angle of the LCD monitor

Shooting an image without camera shake

Correct posture

Using the SteadyShot function

Using a tripod

Shooting with a suitable setting for the subject (Scene Selection)

Taking portrait photos

Taking landscape photos

Taking small-subject photos

Taking moving-subject photos

Taking sunset photos

Taking night view photos

Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode)

Shooting with program auto

Shooting trails with long exposure (BULB)

Shooting with the viewfinder (OVF)

Switching to the viewfinder

Adjusting the focus of the finder (diopter adjustment)

Switching the recording information display (DISP)

LCD monitor (Graphic Display)

LCD monitor (Standard Display)

Viewfinder

Using the shooting function

Selecting the focus method

Using autofocus

Shooting with your desired composition (Focus-lock)

Selecting the focus method to suit the movement of the subject (Autofocus mode)

Selecting the focus area (AF area)

Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus)

Zooming in in one step

Using the flash

Performing wireless flash shooting

Adjusting the brightness of the image (Exposure, Flash compensation, Metering)

Using brightness compensation for the entire image (Exposure compensation)

Adjusting the amount of flash light (Flash compensation)

Selecting the method for measuring the brightness of a subject (Metering mode)

Setting ISO

Adjusting the color tones (White balance)

Adjusting the white balance to suit a specific light source (Auto/Preset white balance)

Registering the color tones (Custom white balance)

Image processing

Correcting the brightness of the image (D-Range Optimizer)

Selecting your desired image processing (Creative Style)

Changing the range of color reproduction (Color Space)

Selecting the drive mode

Shooting single shot

Shooting continuously

Using the self-timer