Sony α 65 Handbook

4-287-948-11(1)

Interchangeable Lens
Digital Camera

α Handbook

A-mount

Preparing the camera

Shooting and viewing
images

Shooting images to suit
your subject

Using the shooting
functions

Using the playback
functions

Functions list

Viewing images on a
computer

Others

Advanced operations

Index

SLT-A65/SLT-A65V

©2011 Sony Corporation

Table of Contents

Basic

operations ................................................................. 9

This section provides basic information on operating the camera.
The contents of the “Basic operations” section are the same as those in the
Instruction Manual supplied.

Notes on using your camera ............................................ 10

Preparing the camera

Checking the supplied items ............................................ 13

Identifying parts ............................................................... 14

Charging the battery pack ................................................ 20

Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)

..................................................................................... 22

Attaching a lens ............................................................... 25

Turning the camera on and setting the clock ................... 28

Before shooting ............................................................... 30

Adjusting the viewfinder to the visual acuity (diopter

adjustment)......................................................... 30

Holding the camera properly ...................................... 30

Shooting and viewing images

Shooting still images ....................................................... 31

Recording movies ............................................................ 33

Playing back images ........................................................ 34

Deleting images (Delete) ................................................. 35

Shooting images to suit your subject

Adjusting the angle of the LCD monitor ......................... 36

Shooting with the various shooting modes ...................... 37

......................................................................... 38

Scene Selection .................................................. 39

Sweep Panorama/ 3D Sweep Panorama ....... 40

Continuous Advance Priority AE ......................... 41

Using the shooting functions

Using the flash ................................................................. 42

Adjusting the brightness of the image ............................. 44

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Selecting the drive mode .................................... 46

Switching the recording information display (DISP) ...... 47

Setting image size ............................................................ 48

Image Size .................................................................. 48

Panorama: Size ........................................................... 48

Using the playback functions

Enlarging images ............................................................. 50

Switching to the display of the image list ....................... 51

Viewing images on a TV screen ...................................... 52

Functions list

Functions that can be operated with the buttons/switch

..................................................................................... 53

Selecting a function with the Fn (Function) button ......... 54

Functions that can be selected with the Fn (Function) button

..................................................................................... 55

The functions selected with the MENU button ............... 57

Using the guide function of the camera ........................... 64

In-Camera Guide ........................................................ 64

Shooting Tip ............................................................... 64

Viewing images on a computer

Using with your computer ............................................... 66

Using the software ........................................................... 68

Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies ......... 72

Others

List of icons on the screen ............................................... 74

Functions available for each shooting mode ................... 77

Flash modes available ..................................................... 78

Advanced

operations ............................................................... 79

This section provides further information on the camera.

Preparation

Setting up the camera ...................................................... 80

Removing the eyecup ................................................. 80

The screen displayed for shooting mode ......................... 81

Selecting the screen mode .......................................... 81

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Shooting

Histogram ................................................................... 82

The digital level gauge ............................................... 83

Monitoring the subject through the lens without effects

displayed ........................................................... 83

List of icons for viewfinder mode .............................. 84

Shooting a clear image without camera shake ................ 86

Camera shake warning indicator ................................ 86

Using the SteadyShot function ................................... 86

Using a tripod ............................................................. 87

Selecting the shooting mode ............................................ 88

AUTO/ Flash Off .......................................... 88

......................................................................... 88

Scene Selection .................................................. 89

Sweep Panorama/ 3D Sweep Panorama ....... 91

Cont. Priority AE ................................................. 93

Program Auto ......................................................... 94

Aperture Priority ................................................... 95

Shutter Priority ....................................................... 97

Manual Exposure ................................................... 99

BULB ................................................................... 100

Movie recording setup ................................................... 103

Recording movies easily .......................................... 103

Recording movies with the shutter speed and aperture

adjusted ........................................................... 104

File Format ............................................................... 105

Record Setting .......................................................... 106

Audio Recording ...................................................... 107

Adjusting the focus ........................................................ 108

Autofocus ................................................................. 108

Focus-lock ................................................................ 110

Autofocus Mode ....................................................... 111

AF area ..................................................................... 112

Object Tracking ........................................................ 112

Manual focus ............................................................ 114

Peaking ..................................................................... 115

Focus Magnifier ....................................................... 115

Detecting faces .............................................................. 117

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Playback

Face Detection .......................................................... 117

Face Registration ...................................................... 118

Smile Shutter ............................................................ 119

Adjusting the brightness of the image ........................... 121

AE Lock ................................................................... 121

Metering Mode ......................................................... 122

Flash Comp. ............................................................. 122

Flash control ............................................................. 123

The flash ........................................................................ 124

Wireless flash ........................................................... 124

The AF illuminator ................................................... 125

Setting ISO .................................................................... 127

Multi frame noise reduction ..................................... 127

Compensating for the brightness and contrast automatically

(D-Range) ................................................................. 128

D-RangeOptimizer ................................................... 128

Auto HDR ................................................................ 129

Setting the image processing ......................................... 131

Picture Effect ............................................................ 131

Creative Style ........................................................... 132

Adjusting the color tones (White balance) .................... 134

The fine adjustment screen for color ........................ 135

Color Temp./Color Filter ......................................... 136

Custom white balance .............................................. 136

Zooming in in one step .................................................. 138

Selecting the drive mode .................................. 139

Shooting single shot ................................................. 139

Cont. Shooting .......................................................... 139

Self-timer .................................................................. 140

Bracket: Cont./Single Bracket .................................. 140

WB bracket ............................................................... 142

Remote Cdr. ............................................................. 142

The screen displayed for playback mode ...................... 144

Switching the screen during playback ...................... 144

List of icons on the histogram display ..................... 144

Using the playback functions ........................................ 146

Rotating an image .................................................... 146

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Setup of the camera

View Mode ............................................................... 146

Slide Show ............................................................... 147

Playback Display ...................................................... 147

Scrolling panoramic images ..................................... 148

Protecting images (Protect) ........................................... 149

Deleting images (Delete) ............................................... 150

Delete (Multiple Img.) ............................................. 150

Deleting all the images or movies in the same view mode

.......................................................................... 151

About playback on TV .................................................. 152

3D Viewing .............................................................. 152

Using “BRAVIA” Sync ........................................... 152

GPS setting (SLT-A65V only) ...................................... 154

GPS Assist Data ....................................................... 155

GPS Auto Time Cor. ................................................ 155

Setting the aspect ratio and image quality ..................... 157

Aspect Ratio ............................................................. 157

Quality ...................................................................... 157

Setting the other functions of the camera ...................... 159

Long Exposure NR ................................................... 159

High ISO NR ............................................................ 159

Color Space .............................................................. 160

Release w/o Lens ...................................................... 160

Grid Line .................................................................. 161

Auto Review ............................................................. 161

Func. of AEL button ................................................ 161

ISO Button ............................................................... 162

Preview Button ......................................................... 162

Electronic Front Curtain Shutter .............................. 162

LCD Brightness ........................................................ 163

Viewfinder Bright. ................................................... 163

Power Save ............................................................... 164

FINDER/LCD Setting .............................................. 164

Lens compensation ........................................................ 165

Lens Comp.: Peripheral Shading .............................. 165

Lens Comp.: Chromatic Aberration ......................... 165

Lens Comp.: Distortion ............................................ 165

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Setting the method for recording on a memory card ..... 166

Resetting to the default .................................................. 170

Confirming the version of the camera ........................... 174

Computer

Connecting the camera to the computer ........................ 175

Creating a movie disc .................................................... 179

Print

Specifying DPOF .......................................................... 182

Cleaning

Cleaning the camera and a lens ..................................... 183

Cleaning the image sensor ............................................. 184

Trouble shooting/Others

Troubleshooting ............................................................. 187

Warning messages ......................................................... 196

Precautions .................................................................... 198

To use your camera abroad — Power sources .............. 201

AVCHD format ............................................................. 202

GPS (SLT-A65V only) .................................................. 203

3D-shootings ................................................................. 205

Memory card ................................................................. 206

Format ...................................................................... 166

File Number ............................................................. 166

Folder Name ............................................................. 166

Select REC Folder .................................................... 167

New Folder ............................................................... 167

Recover Image DB ................................................... 168

Upload Settings ........................................................ 168

Setting the USB connection ..................................... 175

Connecting to the computer ..................................... 175

Importing images to the computer (Windows) ........ 176

Importing images to the computer (Macintosh) ....... 177

Deleting the USB connection ................................... 178

Creating an AVCHD format disc ............................. 179

Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc

................................................................................... 180

Discs you can use with “PMB” ................................ 181

Date Imprint ............................................................. 182

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Battery pack/Battery charger ......................................... 208

The License ................................................................... 210

Index .............................................................................. 211

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Basic operations

The contents of the “Basic operations” section are

the same as those in the Instruction Manual

supplied. This section provides the basic

information on operating the camera. To more

effectively take advantage of the camera, see

“Advanced operations” (page 79).

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Notes on using your camera

Shooting procedure

• This camera has 2 modes for monitoring
subjects: the LCD monitor mode using
the LCD monitor, and the viewfinder
mode using the viewfinder.

• The recorded image may be different
from the image you monitored before
recording.

Notes on the functions available with
the camera

• To check whether it is a 1080 60i­compatible device or 1080 50i­compatible device, check for the
following marks on the bottom of the
camera.
1080 60i-compatible device:60i
1080 50i-compatible device:50i

• This camera is compatible with 1080 60p
or 50p-format movies. Unlike standard
recording modes up to now, which record
in an interlacing method, this camera
records using a progressive method. This
increases the resolution, and provides a
smoother, more realistic image.

• You may feel uncomfortable symptoms
such as eyestrain, nausea, or a tired
feeling while watching 3D-images
recorded with the camera on 3D­compatible monitors. When you watch
3D-images, we recommend that you take
a break at regular time intervals. Since
the need for or frequency of break times
varies among individuals, please set your
own standards. If you feel sick, stop
watching 3D-images, and consult a
doctor as needed. Also, refer to the
operating instructions of the connected
device or the software used with the
camera. A child’s vision is always
vulnerable (especially for children under
6 years of age). Before allowing them to
watch 3D-images, please consult with an
expert, such as a pediatric or ophthalmic
doctor. Be sure to make sure your
children follow the precautions above.

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, electronic
viewfinder, lens, and image sensor

• The LCD monitor and electronic
viewfinder are 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 and electronic viewfinder. These
points are normal in the manufacturing
process and do not affect the images in
any way.

• Do not hold the camera by taking hold of
the LCD monitor.

• Do not expose the camera to sunlight or
shoot sunward for a long time. The
internal mechanism may be damaged. If
sunlight is focused on a nearby object, it
may cause a fire.

• There is a magnet on the back and around
the rotating shaft of the hinge part of the
LCD monitor. Do not bring anything that
is easily affected by a magnet, such as
floppy disk, credit cards near the LCD
monitor.

• Images may trail across on the screen in a
cold location. This is not a malfunction.
When turning on the camera in a cold
location, the screen may become
temporarily dark. When the camera
warms up, the screen will function
normally.

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Notes on long-time recording

• When you continue to shoot for a long
time, the temperature of the camera rises.
If the temperature reaches above a certain
level, the mark is indicated on the
screen and the camera is turned off
automatically. If the power is turned off,
leave the camera for 10 minutes or longer
to allow the temperature inside the
camera to decrease to a safe level.

• Under high ambient temperatures, the
temperature of the camera rises quickly.

• When the temperature of the camera
rises, the image quality may deteriorate.
It is recommended that you wait until the
temperature of the camera drops before
continuing to shoot.

• The surface of the camera may get warm.
This is not a malfunction.

Notes on importing AVCHD View
movies* to a computer

When importing AVCHD View movies to
a computer, for Windows computers, use
the “PMB” software on the CD-ROM
(supplied).
* “AVCHD View movies” are movies that

were recorded in the [AVCHD 60i/60p]/
[AVCHD 50i/50p] mode of [File Format]
(page 105).

Notes when playing movies on other
devices

• This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
High Profile for AVCHD format
recording. Movies recorded in AVCHD
format with this camera cannot be played
with the following devices.
–Other devices compatible with AVCHD

format that does not support High
Profile

–Devices incompatible with the AVCHD

format
This camera also uses MPEG-4 AVC/
H.264 Main Profile for MP4 format
recording. For this reason, movies
recorded in MP4 format with this camera
cannot be played on devices other than
those that support MPEG-4 AVC/H.264.

• Discs recorded with HD image quality
(high definition) can be played back only

Notes on using your camera

on AVCHD format-compatible devices.
DVD-based players or recorders cannot
play back HD image quality discs, as
they are incompatible with the AVCHD
format. Also, DVD-based players or
recorders may fail to eject HD image
quality discs.

• 1080 60p/50p movies can be played back
on compatible devices only.

On GPS-compatible devices (SLT­A65V only)

• To determine whether your camera
supports GPS function, check the model
name of your camera.
GPS-compatible: SLT-A65V
GPS-incompatible: SLT-A65

• Use GPS in accordance with regulations
of countries and regions where you use it.

• If you do not record the location
information, set [GPS On/Off] to [Off]
(page 154).

• In an airplane, make sure to turn off the
camera following cabin announcements.

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.

On the data specifications described
in this manual

The data on performance and specifications
is defined under the following conditions,
except as described in this manual: at an
ordinary ambient temperature of 25ºC
(77°F), and using a battery pack that is
charged for about 1 hour after the
CHARGE lamp goes out.

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Model name

This manual covers several models
supplied with different lenses.
The model name varies depending on the
supplied lens. The available model varies
depending on the countries/regions.

Model name Lens

SLT-A65/A65V –

SLT-A65K/
A65VK

SLT-A65Y/
A65VY

DT18-55mm

DT18-55mm and
DT55-200mm

Notes on using your camera

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Preparing the camera

Checking the supplied items

First check the model name of your camera (page 12). The accessories
supplied differ depending on the model.
The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.

Common accessories

• Camera (1)

• BC-VM10A Battery charger (1)

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

• Rechargeable battery pack NP­FM500H (1)

• USB cable (1)

• Shoulder strap (1)

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

• Eyecup (1) (Attached on the
camera)

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

camera

– α Handbook (This manual)

• Instruction Manual (1)

SLT-A65K/A65VK

• DT18-55mm zoom lens (1)/Front
lens cap (1)/Packaging lid (1)

SLT-A65Y/A65VY

• DT18-55mm zoom lens (1)/Front
lens cap (1)/Packaging lid (1)

• DT55-200mm zoom lens (1)/
Front lens cap (1)/Rear lens cap
(1)/Lens hood (1)

Preparing the camera

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Identifying parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

Front side

A Shutter button (31)

B Power switch (28)

C Control dial (94)

D Remote sensor (142)

E Self-timer lamp (140)

F Lens contacts*

G Mirror*

H Preview button (97)

I Mount

J Built-in flash* (42, 124)

K Microphone** (107)

L Mode dial (37)

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M (Flash pop-up) button (42,

124)

N Mounting index (25)

O Lens release button (26)

P Focus mode switch (108, 114)

* Do not directly touch these

parts.

** Do not cover this part

during movie recording.
Doing so may cause noise
or lower the volume.

Rear side

Identifying parts

Preparing the camera

A Eyepiece sensors (80)

B Viewfinder*

• When you look into the
viewfinder, the viewfinder
mode is activated, and when
you take your face away from
the viewfinder, the screen mode
returns to the LCD monitor
mode.

C Diopter-adjustment dial (30)

D LCD monitor (74, 84, 144)

E Light sensor (163)

F Eyecup (80)

G For shooting: Fn (Function)

button (54, 55)
For viewing: (Image
rotation) button (146)

H Control button

v/V/b/B/DISP (Display) (81,

144)/WB (White balance)
(134)/ (Drive) (46, 139)/

(Picture Effect) (131)

I Control button (Enter)/AF

button (112)/Object Tracking
button (112)

J (In-Camera Guide) button

(64)
For viewing: (Delete) button
(35)

K (Playback) button (34)

* Do not directly touch this

part.

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Top side

Identifying parts

A Auto-lock Accessory shoe

(124)

B MENU button (57)

C MOVIE button (33, 103)

D FINDER/LCD button (164)

E (Exposure) button (44)

F ISO button (127)

G Image sensor position

mark (110)

H For shooting: (Smart

teleconverter) button (138)/
Focus Magnifier button (115)
For viewing: (Zoom in)
button (50)

I For shooting: AEL (AE lock)

button (121)/AV (Aperture
value) button (99)

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For viewing: (Zoom out)
button (50)/ (Image index)
button (51)

Sides/Bottom

Identifying parts

Preparing the camera

A Hooks for shoulder strap

• Attach both ends of the strap
onto the camera.

B REMOTE terminal

• When connecting the RM­L1AM Remote Commander
(sold separately) to the camera,
insert the plug of the Remote
Commander into the REMOTE
terminal, aligning the guide of
the plug with the guide of the
REMOTE terminal. Make sure
that the cord of the Remote
Commander faces forward.

C Speaker

D 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.

E Microphone jack

• When an external microphone
is connected, the internal
microphone is turned off
automatically. When the
external microphone is a plug­in-power type, the power of the
microphone is supplied by the
camera.

F HDMI terminal (52, 152)

G (USB) terminal (175)

H Access lamp (23)

I Memory card insertion slot (22)

J Memory card cover (22)

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K Battery insertion slot (22)

L Battery cover (22)

M 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
with a screw length of 5.5 mm
(7/32 inch) or longer, and
attempting to do so may
damage the camera.

Identifying parts

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Lens

Identifying parts

DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
(Supplied with the SLT-A65K/
A65VK/A65Y/A65VY)

A Focusing ring

B Zoom ring

C Focal-length scale

D Focal-length index

E Lens contacts

F Focusing mode switch

G Mounting index

• The DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6
SAM/DT 55-200mm F4-5.6
SAM are designed for Sony A­mount cameras (models equipped
with an APS-C sized image
sensor). You cannot use these
lenses on 35mm-format cameras.

• For the lenses other than DT 18­55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM/DT 55­200mm F4-5.6 SAM, refer to the

DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
(Supplied with the SLT-A65Y/A65VY)

operating instructions supplied
with the lens.

Preparing the camera

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Charging the battery pack

When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP­FM500H “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (supplied).
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack can be charged even when it has not
been fully depleted.
It can also be used when it has not been fully charged.

Insert the battery pack onto

1

the battery charger.

Push the battery pack until it clicks.

Connect the battery charger

2

to the wall outlet (wall
socket).

Light on: Charging
Light off: Charge completed

Charging time About 175 minutes

• When charging a fully depleted
battery pack at a temperature of 25°C
(77°F).

• The CHARGE lamp turns off when
charging is completed.

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For the U.S.A and Canada

CHARGE lamp

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

CHARGE lamp

To a wall outlet
(wall socket)

Plug

Charging the battery pack

Notes

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

• We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between
10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery
pack outside of this temperature range.

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

Preparing the camera

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Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)

While sliding the battery

1

cover open lever, open the
cover.

Firmly insert the battery pack

2

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

Lock lever

Close the cover.

3

While sliding the memory

4

card cover, open the cover.

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Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)

Insert a memory card.

5

• With the notched corner facing as
illustrated, insert the memory card
until it clicks into place.

Ensure the notched corner faces

Close the cover.

6

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.

Lock lever

To remove the memory card

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

To check the remaining battery level

The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions
for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your
camera. The remaining battery time in percent figures is displayed
according to the operating conditions of your camera.

correctly.

Preparing the camera

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Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)

“Battery

Battery level

High Low

exhausted.”

You cannot shoot
any more pictures.

Available memory cards

The following memory cards are compatible with this camera. However, all
memory cards are not guaranteed to work with this camera.

Types of memory card

Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2)

Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
SD memory card
SDHC memory card (Class 4 or faster)

SDXC memory card (Class 4 or faster)

• MultiMediaCard cannot be used.

Note

• Images recorded on an SDXC memory card cannot be imported to or played on
computers or AV devices that are not compatible with exFAT. Make sure that the
device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it to the camera. If you connect
your camera to an incompatible device, you may be prompted to format the card.
Never format the card in response to this prompt, as doing so will erase all data on
the card. (exFAT is the file system used on SDXC memory cards.)

Still

Movies In this manual

images

(Class 4 or faster)

Memory Stick

PRO Duo

SD card

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Attaching a lens

Remove the body cap from

1

Front lens cap

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.

• When shooting, remove the front lens
cap from the front of the lens.

Mount the lens by aligning

2

Packaging lid

Body cap

the orange index marks
(mounting indexes) on the
lens and camera.

Orange index marks

Turn the lens clockwise until

3

it clicks into the locked
position.

• Be sure to put the lens on straight.

Notes

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

• Do not use force when attaching a lens.

• E-mount lenses are not compatible with this camera.

• When you use a lens for which a tripod socket is provided, attach the lens onto the
tripod using the tripod socket provided to help balance the weight of the lens.

• When carrying the camera with a lens attached, hold both the camera and the lens
firmly.

Preparing the camera

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Attaching a lens

• Do not hold the part of the lens that is extended for the zoom or focus adjustment.

To remove the lens

Press the lens release button

1

all the way in and turn the
lens counterclockwise until it
stops.

Lens release button

Attach the caps to the front

2

and rear of the lens and the
body cap to the camera.

• Before you attach them, remove dust
from them.

• 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.

To attach a lens hood

It is recommended that you use a lens
hood to reduce flare and ensure
maximum image quality.
Fit the hood into the mount on the end of
the lens barrel and rotate the hood
clockwise until it clicks.

Notes

• A lens hood is not included with the DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM. You can use the
ALC-SH108 (sold separately).

• The lens hood may block the light of the flash. Remove the lens hood when using the
flash.

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Attaching a lens

• When storing, turn over the lens hood and place it onto the lens backwards.

Note on changing the lens

When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and
adheres to the surface of the image sensor (the part that acts as the film), it
may appear as dark spots on the image, depending on the shooting
environment.
The camera is equipped with an anti-dust function to prevent dust from
landing on the image sensor. However, quickly change the lens away from
dusty locations when attaching/removing a lens.

Preparing the camera

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Turning the camera on and setting the clock

When you turn the camera on for the first time, the date/time setup screen
appears.

Set the power switch to ON to

1

turn the camera on.

The screen used for setting date and
time appears.

• To turn the camera off, set it to OFF.

Verify that [Enter] is selected

2

on the LCD monitor, then
press the center of the
control button.

Select your area with b/B on the control button, then

3

press the center of the control button.

Select each item with b/B

4

and set the numeric value
with v/V.

[Daylight Svg.:]: Turns on or off the
daylight saving time setting.
[Date Format:]: Selects the format to
display date.

• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM,
and noon as 12:00 PM.

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Turning the camera on and setting the clock

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

5

of the control button.

Verify that [Enter] is selected, then press the center of

6

the control button.

To cancel the date/time setting operation

Press the MENU button.

To set up the date/time again

When you turn the camera on for the first time, the date/time setup screen
appears automatically. The next time, set up the date and time from the
menu.

MENU button t 1 t [Date/Time Setup]

To set up the area again

You can set the area where you are using the camera. This allows you to set
the local area when you use the camera abroad.

MENU button t 1 t [Area Setting]

Maintaining the date and time setting

This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date
and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off, or
the battery is installed or not (page 198).

Preparing the camera

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Before shooting

Adjusting the viewfinder to the visual acuity (diopter adjustment)

Adjust the diopter-adjustment
dial to your eyesight until the
display appears clearly in the
viewfinder.

Note

• The dioptic adjustment attachment (sold separately) cannot be used with this camera.

Holding the camera properly

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

In LCD monitor mode In viewfinder mode In viewfinder mode

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

(vertical position)

2

Point
Take a secure stance with your feet shoulder-width apart.

3

Point
Lightly tuck your elbows against your body.
When shooting in a kneeling position, steady your upper body by placing
your elbow on your knee.

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