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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