Sony a99, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...4 436 247 11 1 SLT A99 SLT A99V Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual A mount ...

Page 2: ...rce 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 genui...

Page 3: ... 003 UL is an internationally recognized safety organization The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed If you have any questions about this product you may call Sony Customer Information Center 1 800 222 SONY 7669 The number below is for the FCC related matters only Regulatory Information CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual...

Page 4: ... 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 Hereby Sony Corporation declares that this SLT A99V Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999 5 EC For details please access the following URL http www compliance sony de...

Page 5: ...reated as household waste On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol The chemical symbols for mercury Hg or lead Pb are added if the battery contains more than 0 0005 mercury or 0 004 lead By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise ...

Page 6: ...e 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 Notice for customers in the United Kingdom ...

Page 7: ... dial 30 How to use the Quick Navi screen 31 How to use the silent multi controller 32 Selecting a function with the Fn Function button 34 Functions that can be selected with the Fn Function button 35 The functions selected with the MENU button 37 Using the In Camera Guide 48 Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack 49 Inserting the battery pack memory card sold separately 51 Compatible memo...

Page 8: ...8 Functions available for each shooting mode 69 Various functions Using the various functions of the camera thoughtfully 70 Depth Map Assist Continuous AF 70 AF Range Control 71 Movie recording with a positive approach to audio 72 ISO sensitivity Multi frame noise reduction 73 Creative Style 74 Hand held Twilight 75 DRO Auto HDR 75 Playback functions 76 Viewing images on a computer Using the softw...

Page 9: ... be adjusted between ISO 50 and ISO 25600 When you select Multi Frame Noise Reduct you can select larger ISO numbers than the maximum ISO sensitivity White balance 36 You can adjust the color tones You can select an option to suit a light source or perform a fine adjustment by combining the color temperature with the color filter Drive mode 35 You can use an appropriate drive mode to suit your pur...

Page 10: ...s with less noise and blur without using a tripod Movie recording with manual adjustments 35 You can adjust the exposure in P A S M mode during movie recording Screen information 40 When you look into the viewfinder the viewfinder mode is activated and when you take your face away from the viewfinder the viewing mode returns to the LCD screen mode You can change the screen mode by pressing the DIS...

Page 11: ...duction of functions Customization 42 The camera is equipped with a custom button that can be assigned a desired function You can also assign functions to other buttons such as the AEL button or the ISO button ...

Page 12: ...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 screen 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 the LCD screen Do not expose the ...

Page 13: ...vices only On GPS compatible devices SLT A99V only To determine whether your camera supports GPS function check the model name of your camera GPS compatible SLT A99V GPS incompatible SLT A99 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 45 In an airplane make sure to turn off the camera foll...

Page 14: ... camera while looking into the viewfinder or move your eyes around the image in the viewfinder may be distorted or the color of the image may change This is a characteristic of the lens or display device and is not a malfunction When you shoot an image we recommend that you look at the center area of the viewfinder ...

Page 15: ...not supplied in the U S A and Canada Multiple power cords may be supplied with your camera Use the appropriate one that matches your country region Rechargeable battery pack NP FM500H 1 Shoe adaptor 1 Connector protective cap 1 Attached on the Shoe adaptor USB cable 1 Shoulder strap 1 Body cap 1 Attached on the camera Shoe Cap 1 Attached on the camera Eyepiece cup 1 Attached on the camera CD ROM 1...

Page 16: ...r 38 Self timer lamp B Shutter button 63 C Power switch 57 D Front control dial E Remote sensor F Lens contacts G Mounting index 55 H Mirror I Preview button 30 42 J Mount K Custom button 30 42 L Lens release button 56 M Silent multi controller 32 Do not directly touch these parts Front side ...

Page 17: ... E Diopter adjustment dial Adjust the diopter adjustment dial to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder F Light sensor G LCD screen 25 59 H MOVIE button 42 65 I For shooting AF MF Auto focus manual focus button 30 42 For viewing Enlarge button 30 J For shooting AEL AE lock button 30 41 SLOW SYNC button 30 For viewing Image index button 30 K Multi selector L For shooting ...

Page 18: ...rter button 30 42 Zoom button 30 Focus Magnifier button 30 O For shooting AF RANGE button 30 For viewing Delete button 67 When the Fn screen or menu screen is displayed In Camera Guide button 48 P Access lamp 53 Q Playback button 66 Do not directly touch this part ...

Page 19: ... FINDER LCD button 30 F Display panel 29 G Drive button 30 H WB White balance button 30 I Exposure button 30 J ISO button 41 73 K Display panel illumination button 29 L Image sensor position mark M Rear control dial Do not cover this part during movie recording Doing so may cause noise or lower the volume For details on compatible accessories of the Multi interface shoe visit the Sony web site in ...

Page 20: ...20 Identifying parts manufactures accessories are not guaranteed ...

Page 21: ...inal Make sure that the cord of the Remote Commander faces forward D Speaker E DC IN terminal When connecting the AC PW10AM 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 F m Microphone jack When an external microphone is connected the microphone is turned on automatically If the external microphone is a pl...

Page 22: ...22 Identifying parts K SLOT1 Memory card slot 1 51 Available to either SD cards or Memory Stick PRO Duo media L SLOT2 Memory card slot 2 51 Available to SD cards only ...

Page 23: ... getting inside the holes B Connector for the Vertical Grip C Connector cover for the Vertical Grip D 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 E Battery insertion slot 51 F Battery cover 51 Bottom ...

Page 24: ...k knob How to attach the Lock knob 1 Remove the Connector protective cap from the shoe 2 Loosen the Lock knob and insert the Shoe adaptor into the shoe 3 Tighten the Lock knob Do not force the knob to turn after it locks When you attach the Shoe adaptor to the camera insert the Shoe adaptor all the way in After you remove the Shoe adaptor from the camera attach the Connector protective cap to the ...

Page 25: ...settings Pressing the DISP button changes the screen status to for the LCD screen mode You can also display the digital level gauge or histogram List of icons on the LCD screen For the viewfinder mode In Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode In Tele zoom Cont Priority AE P A S M Sweep Panorama mode For the LCD screen mode For playback Basic information display ...

Page 26: ...ity of still images 37 Frame rate of movies 39 Image size of movies 39 100 Remaining battery 53 Flash charge in progress 35 APS C Size Capture 46 Setting Effect OFF 41 No audio recording of movies 39 Wind Noise Reduction 39 SteadyShot Camera shake warning 38 39 GPS triangulating status 45 SLT A99V only SteadyShot error Overheating warning 12 Database file full Database file error AE lock 30 FEL lo...

Page 27: ... Saturation Sharpness Picture Effect 36 Auto Portrait Framing 35 Display Indication EV scale Exposure compensation 30 Metered Manual Flash compensation 36 REC 0 12 Recording time of the movie m s z Focus 63 1 250 Shutter speed 68 F3 5 Aperture 68 ISO400 ISO AUTO ISO sensitivity 35 73 AE lock 30 FEL lock 30 GPS information SLT A99V only 35 37 32 N 139 44 31 W Latitude and longitude display SLT A99V...

Page 28: ... Spot metering area 35 AF area 35 Assist area 71 Digital level gauge Histogram Smart teleconverter 30 Smart Zoom Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator AF Range Control 30 z Tracking focus Tracking focus Audio level 72 ...

Page 29: ... exposure compensation flash compensation ISO sensitivity white balance drive mode and image quality by checking the display panel on the top of the camera Shutter speed 68 Aperture 68 Exposure 30 Flash compensation 36 ISO sensitivity 35 White balance 36 Drive mode 35 Image quality 37 Remaining battery 53 Remaining number of recordable images 83 Press the display panel illumination button on the t...

Page 30: ... the flash with a slower shutter speed Displays multiple images on the screen simultaneously AF MF button button Switches the autofocus and manual focus temporarily Scales an image up when viewing images Fn button button Displays the setup screen of the function that is set using the Fn button In viewfinder mode switches to the Quick Navi screen Rotates images DISP button Switches the recording in...

Page 31: ...et to For viewfinder Quick Navi Silent multi controller Adjusts the setting silently How to use the Quick Navi screen 1 Press the DISP button to set the screen mode to For viewfinder 2 Press the Fn button to switch to the Quick Navi screen In Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode In Tele zoom Cont Priority AE P A S M Sweep Panorama mode 3 Select the desired item with v V b B on the multi selector ...

Page 32: ...troller Since the dial is designed to reduce the sound of the dialing operation you can reduce the sound of the dialing operation during movie recording You can assign separate functions to the dial for still image shooting and movie recording page 33 4 Set the item with the front or rear control dial Select an option with the front control dial and adjust it with the rear control dial Pressing th...

Page 33: ...us Mode AF area Select AF area Exposure Comp Metering Mode ISO Shutter speed Aperture 2 Rotate the dial to select the desired setting Current setting 3 Press the button to execute Pressing and holding the button opens the screen used for assigning functions to the Silent Multi Controller Rotate the dial to select a function You can also select a function from MENU button t 3 t Silent Controller or...

Page 34: ...ressing the center z in step 3 You can set up the camera directly from the recording information screen Additionally some functions can be fine tuned using the rear control dial 1 Press the DISP button to set the screen mode to other than For viewfinder page 30 2 Press the Fn button 3 Select the desired item with v V b B on the multi selector then press the center z to execute The setup screen app...

Page 35: ...emote Cdr Flash Mode Sets the flash mode of a flash sold separately Flash Off Autoflash Fill flash Rear Sync Wireless Focus Mode Selects the focus mode Single shot AF Automatic AF Continuous AF Depth Map Assist Continuous AF DMF Manual Focus AF area Selects the area of focus Wide Zone Spot Local Object Tracking Keeps the focus on a subject while tracking it Off On On Tracking focus w shutter Smile...

Page 36: ...DRO Auto HDR Compensates for the brightness and contrast automatically Off D Range Opt Auto HDR Creative Style Selects your desired image processing Standard Vivid Neutral Clear Deep Light Portrait Landscape Sunset Night Scene Autumn leaves Black White Sepia Style Box1 6 Picture Effect Shoots with the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive expression Off Toy Camera Pop Color Posterizatio...

Page 37: ...s the size of still images L M S Aspect Ratio Selects the aspect ratio for still images 3 2 16 9 Quality Sets the image quality for still images RAW RAW JPEG Extra fine Fine Standard Panorama Size Selects the size of panoramic images Standard Wide Panorama Direction Sets the shooting direction for panoramic images Right Left Up Down Clear Image Zoom Zooms an image with higher quality than Digital ...

Page 38: ...ilent multi controller for still image shooting Focus Mode AF area Select AF area Exposure Comp Metering Mode ISO Exposure step Selects the size of the increment step for shutter speed aperture and exposure 0 5 EV 0 3 EV Priority setup Sets whether or not to release the shutter even when the focus is not confirmed in autofocus mode AF Release AF w shutter Sets whether or not to activate the autofo...

Page 39: ...ets whether or not to automatically adjust the shutter speed to a slower setting during movie recording when the subject is in a dark situation On Off Silent Controller Assigns the desired function to the silent multi controller for movie recording Audio Rec Level Focus Mode AF area Select AF area Exposure Comp Metering Mode ISO Shutter Speed Aperture Audio Recording Sets whether or not to record ...

Page 40: ...s that were shot continuously in Superior Auto mode Auto Off Grid Line Sets a grid line display to enable alignment to a structural outline Rule of 3rds Grid Square Grid Diag Square Grid Off Auto Review Displays the captured image after shooting it automatically You can set the duration of time the image is to be displayed 10 Sec 5 Sec 2 Sec Off DISP Button Monitor Allows you to select the availab...

Page 41: ...N Setting Effect OFF Func of AEL button Assigns the desired function to the AEL button Exposure Comp Drive Mode Flash Mode Focus Mode AF area Smile Face Detect Auto Port Framing ISO Metering Mode Flash Comp White Balance DRO Auto HDR Creative Style Picture Effect Image Size Quality AEL hold AEL toggle AEL hold AEL toggle FEL Lock hold FEL Lock toggle AF MF Control Hold AF MF Control Toggle Object ...

Page 42: ... AF lock AF On Aperture Preview Shot Result Preview Focus Magnifier Memory Preview Button Assigns the desired function to the preview button Exposure Comp Drive Mode Flash Mode Focus Mode AF area Smile Face Detect Auto Port Framing ISO Metering Mode Flash Comp White Balance DRO Auto HDR Creative Style Picture Effect Image Size Quality AEL hold AEL toggle AEL hold AEL toggle FEL Lock hold FEL Lock ...

Page 43: ...used by the lens attached Auto Off Lens Comp Distortion Compensates for distortion on the screen caused by the lens attached Auto Off Front Curtain Shutter Sets whether or not to use the electronic front curtain shutter function On Off Face Priority Tracking Sets whether to preferentially track a certain face or not when the camera detects that face during object tracking On Off Face Registration ...

Page 44: ...volume for movie playback 0 to 7 Playback Display Sets how to play back an image recorded in portrait Auto Rotate Manual Rotate Select Recording Media Selects the memory card slot to be used for recording Slot 1 Slot 2 Recording Mode Selects the recording method to record on memory cards Standard Simult Rec Still Simult Rec Movie Sim Rec Still Movie Sort JPEG RAW Sort Still Movie Format Formats th...

Page 45: ...d item Top Previous Delete confirm Sets Delete or Cancel as the default setting for the delete confirmation screen Delete first Cancel first Mode Dial Guide Displays an explanation of each shooting mode and also allows you to select another shooting mode On Off LCD Brightness Sets the brightness of the LCD screen Auto Manual Sunny Weather Viewfinder Bright Sets the brightness of the viewfinder Aut...

Page 46: ...hether to use the upload function of the camera with an Eye Fi card On Off USB Connection Sets the USB connection method appropriate to the computer or USB device Auto Mass Storage MTP PC Remote USB LUN Setting Allows the computer to recognize both the memory cards during a USB connection Multi Single Audio signals Sets whether or not to use the beep sound when the focus is achieved or the self ti...

Page 47: ...camera software version Language Selects the language Cleaning Mode Starts the cleaning mode to clean the image sensor Demo Mode Sets the demonstration playback of a movie to on or off On Off Initialize Restores the settings to their defaults Reset Default Rec mode reset Custom reset ...

Page 48: ...mera Guide The AF RANGE button is equipped with both an In Camera Guide feature and a delete feature When you press the AF RANGE button on the Fn screen or menu screen a help guide explaining the currently selected function or setting appears automatically AF RANGE button ...

Page 49: ...ck 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 The battery pack is discharged little by little without using it To avoid missing the opportunity to shoot charge it before use 1 Insert the battery pack onto the battery charger Push the battery pack until it clicks ...

Page 50: ...outside of this temperature range Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet wall socket 2 Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet wall socket Light on Charging Light off Charge completed When charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25 C 77 F The CHARGE lamp turns off when charging is completed For the U S A and Canada CHARGE lamp For countries regions other t...

Page 51: ... be used with Memory Stick PRO Duo media or SD cards but SLOT2 can be used only with SD cards 1 While sliding the battery cover open lever open the cover 2 Firmly insert the battery pack all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery Lock lever 3 Close the cover 4 While sliding the memory card cover open the cover ...

Page 52: ...elect Recording Media from the Quick Navi screen page 31 To record an image on both memory cards at the same time You can record the same images on both memory cards at the same time or sort images onto the different memory cards by the type of image page 44 MENU button t 1 t Recording Mode t Select the desired setting 5 Insert a memory card With the notched corner facing as illustrated insert the...

Page 53: ...cluding the battery pack installed in the camera this provides a total of 3 battery packs that are switched automatically You can check the status of these battery packs on the screen The remaining battery level of the battery pack inserted in the camera The remaining battery level of the battery packs inserted in the Vertical Grip For details on the Vertical Grip refer to the operating instructio...

Page 54: ...y 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 use...

Page 55: ...also displayed entirely and you can check the composition or effect using the whole screen 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear lens cap 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 Front lens cap Rear len...

Page 56: ...ns When changing the lens if dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to the surface of the image sensor the part that converts the light to an electric signal it may appear as dark spots on the image depending on the shooting environment The camera is equipped with an anti dust function to prevent dust from landing on the image sensor However quickly change the lens away from dusty locat...

Page 57: ...me appears To turn the camera off set it to OFF 2 Verify that Enter is selected on the LCD screen then press the center of the multi selector 3 Select your area with b B on the multi selector then press the center of the multi selector 4 Select each item with b B and set the numeric value with v V Daylight Svg Turns on or off the daylight saving time setting Date Format Selects the format to displ...

Page 58: ...g 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 5 Repeat step 4 to set other items then press the center of the multi selector 6 Verify that Enter is selected then press the center of the multi selector Setting up the date time again MENU...

Page 59: ...he LCD screen rotates 180 degrees clockwise and 90 degrees counterclockwise When the LCD screen is not used it is recommended that you close it with the screen side facing to the camera Note When the LCD screen is open the eyepiece sensors may not be able to function in situations involving low position shooting If you look into the viewfinder and the viewing mode does not switch from the monitor ...

Page 60: ...is available with this camera to reduce camera shake The SteadyShot function can be set separately for still image shooting and for movie recording The SteadyShot function is set to On for still image shooting and Off for movie recording in the default settings MENU button t 3 or 1 t SteadyShot t Select the desired setting You can also set the SteadyShot function used for still image shooting from...

Page 61: ...on because there is a potential for malfunction of the SteadyShot function Stabilize your upper body and take a position that keeps the camera from moving Point 1 One hand holds the grip of the camera and the other hand supports the lens Point 2 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 yo...

Page 62: ...s attached to the camera switch the display between the viewfinder and the LCD screen by pressing the FINDER LCD button Setting Eye Start AF to Off is recommended because the eyepiece sensors located below the viewfinder may be activated Carefully slide the Eyepiece cup off by pushing on each side of the Eyepiece cup Put your fingers under the Eyepiece cup and slide it upward ...

Page 63: ...ituation to adjust the settings 1 Set the mode dial to Auto Mode Rotate the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock button on the center of the mode dial 2 Hold the camera monitoring your shot with the viewfinder AF area 3 When using a zoom lens turn the zoom ring then decide on your shot 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus When the focus is confirmed z or Focus indicator lights u...

Page 64: ...64 Shooting still images 5 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot ...

Page 65: ...nt temperature or the status of the camera See Notes on continuous movie recording When the icon appears the temperature of the camera is too high Turn the camera off and wait until the temperature of the camera drops 1 Press the MOVIE button to start recording Movie recording can be started from any exposure mode The camera continues to adjust the focus using Continuous AF when it is in autofocus...

Page 66: ...on 2 Select an image with b B on the multi selector To play back movies press the center of the multi selector During movie playback Multi selector Front or rear control dial operation DISP button To pause resume z To fast forward B To fast rewind b To slow forward Rotate the front or rear control dial to the right during pause To slow reverse Rotate the front or rear control dial to the left duri...

Page 67: ... no longer wish to keep the image or not Make a copy of any images you may want to keep before deleting them from the camera Note Protected images cannot be deleted 1 Display the image you want to delete and press the button button 2 Select Delete with v on the multi selector then press the center of the multi selector ...

Page 68: ...using the front or rear control dial Shutter Priority Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually using the front or rear control dial Manual Exposure Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually both the shutter speed and the aperture value using the front or rear control dial 1 2 3 Calls up setting pre registered in Memory in the Still shooting menu Scene Selectio...

Page 69: ...tion available indicates the function not available The functions you cannot use are displayed in gray on the screen When the exposure mode is set to M the exposure can be compensated only when the ISO sensitivity is set to AUTO Shoot Mode Exposure Comp 30 Self timer 35 Cont Shooting 35 Face Detection 35 Smile Shutter 35 Auto Port Framing 35 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 65 68 ...

Page 70: ...on to the Continuous AF function assist areas are displayed to help you to continue to focus on subjects An assist area is displayed only when a compatible lens is attached to the camera For details on compatible lenses visit the Sony web site in your area or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Depth Map Assist Continuous AF 1 Set Focus Mode to Depth Map Assist Conti...

Page 71: ...Control 2 Set the maximum shooting distance with the front control dial and set the minimum shooting distance with the rear control dial 1 Press the AF RANGE button so that the AF RANGE screen appears 3 Press the AF RANGE button again to lock the distance The AF area and assist area that overlap with the subject located within the AF range you set turn to yellow An assist area is displayed only wh...

Page 72: ... with a positive approach to audio 1 Set the mode dial to Movie 2 i Headphones jack When headphones are used you can set the echo compensation using Audio Output Timing 2 MENU button t 2 Audio Rec Level You can adjust the audio recording level by monitoring the level meter Audio Level Display You can display the audio level on the screen and shoot the image 3 Press the MOVIE button to start or sto...

Page 73: ...ISO AUTO Maximum or ISO AUTO Minimum When you select Multi Frame Noise Reduct you can select larger ISO numbers than the maximum ISO sensitivity The camera shoots continuous multiple images automatically combines the images reduces the noise and records 1 image The image recorded is comprised of one image combined from those taken ISO sensitivity Multi frame noise reduction 1 Press the ISO button ...

Page 74: ...you can also adjust the contrast saturation and sharpness for each Creative Style Creative Style 1 Select Creative Style with the Fn button 2 Select the desired Creative Style or the style box with v V on the multi selector Creative Style item 13 types Style box You can fine tune the setting from the original setting and save the adjusted setting ...

Page 75: ...reas the camera analyses the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background producing the image with the optimal brightness and gradation Auto HDR Shoots 3 images with different exposures and then overlays the correctly exposed image the bright areas of an under exposed image and the dark areas of an over exposed image to create an image with rich gradation Hand held Twilight ...

Page 76: ...nctions Image index screen Pressing the DISP button changes the screen from the 9 image screen to the 4 image screen Deletes unnecessary images Changes to the playback screen Rotates the image counter clockwise Pressing the center of the multi selector rotates the image counter clockwise Magnifies or demagnifies images ...

Page 77: ... can either save the image as RAW format or save it in the general file format Display and compare RAW JPEG images recorded with this camera Rate the images on a scale of 5 Set color labels To use Image Data Converter refer to Help Click Start t All Programs t Image Data Converter t Help t Image Data Converter Ver 4 Image Data Converter support page English only http www sony co jp ids se With Pla...

Page 78: ...nnot create a disc with the original image quality If you want to keep the original image quality you must store your movies on a Blu ray disc To use PlayMemories Home refer to PlayMemories Home Help Guide Double click the shortcut of PlayMemories Home Help Guide on the desktop Or click Start t All Programs t PlayMemories Home t PlayMemories Home Help Guide PlayMemories Home support page English o...

Page 79: ...Windows XP SP3 Windows Vista SP2 Windows 7 SP1 PlayMemories Home CPU Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster For playing editing the High Definition movies Intel Core Duo 1 66 GHz or faster Intel Core 2 Duo 1 66 GHz or faster Intel Core 2 Duo 2 26 GHz or faster AVC HD FX FH Intel Core 2 Duo 2 40 GHz or faster AVC HD PS Memory Windows XP 512MB or more 1 GB or more is recommended Windows Vista Windows 7...

Page 80: ... your computer may not recover at the same time Log on as Administrator Installing the software Windows 1 Turn on your computer and insert the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive The installation menu screen appears If it does not appear double click Computer For Windows XP My Computer t PMHOME t Install exe If the AutoPlay screen appears select Run Install exe and follow the instructions that a...

Page 81: ...s complete The following software is installed and shortcut icons appear on the desktop Image Data Converter Remote Camera Control PlayMemories Home PlayMemories Home Help Guide Installing the software Mac 1 Turn on your Mac computer and insert the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive 2 Double click the CD ROM icon 3 Copy the IDC_INST pkg and RCC_INST pkg files in the MAC folder to the hard disk ...

Page 82: ...a For Windows users 1 Turn on your computer and insert the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive 2 Click Handbook 3 Click Install 4 Start α Handbook from the shortcut on the desktop For Mac users 1 Turn on your computer and insert the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive 2 Select the Handbook folder and copy Handbook pdf stored in the GB folder to your computer 3 After copying is complete double ...

Page 83: ...y cards for testing The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card used Image Size L 24M Aspect Ratio 3 2 Memory Stick PRO Duo Units Images When Aspect Ratio is set to 16 9 you can record more images than the numbers shown in the table above except when RAW is selected Once you insert a memory card into the camera and set the power switch to ON the number of i...

Page 84: ...PRO Duo media sold separately Memory Stick PRO Duo media is inserted in memory card SLOT1 and there is no memory card in memory card SLOT2 Quality is set to Fine Focus Mode is set to Automatic AF Shooting once every 30 seconds The power turns on and off once every 10 times GPS On Off is set to Off SLT A99V only The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard CIPA Camera Imaging Products Assoc...

Page 85: ... lot of power to perform high quality movie recording or continuous shooting using the image sensor Therefore if you continue to shoot the temperature inside the camera will rise especially that of the image sensor In such cases the camera is turned off automatically since higher temperatures affect the quality of the images or burden the internal mechanism of the camera The duration of time avail...

Page 86: ...stops recording due to the temperature leave it for several minutes with the power turned off Start recording after the temperature inside the camera drops fully If you observe the following points the recording time is longer Keep the camera out of direct sunlight Turn the camera off when it is not being used The maximum size of a movie file is about 2 GB When the file size is about 2 GB the reco...

Page 87: ...mechanism Effect Approx 2 5 EV to 4 5 EV in shutter speed depending on shooting conditions and the attached lens For movies System Electronic Anti Dust System Charge protection coating on Low Pass Filter and image sensor shift mechanism Auto focus system System TTL phase detection system 19 points 11 points cross type and 102 assist points The AF assist function can be used only with compatible le...

Page 88: ...ame noise reduction AUTO ISO 100 to 51 200 Exposure compensation 5 0 EV switchable between 1 3 and 1 2 EV steps Shutter Type Electronically controlled vertical traverse focal plane type Speed range Still images 1 8 000 second to 30 seconds bulb Movies 1 8 000 second to 1 4 second 1 3 step 1080 60i compatible device up to 1 60 in AUTO mode up to 1 30 in Auto slow shutter mode 1080 50i compatible de...

Page 89: ... 0 Exif Ver 2 3 MPF Baseline compliant RAW Sony ARW 2 3 format Movie AVCHD format AVCHD Ver 2 0 compliant Video MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Audio Dolby Digital 2ch equipped with Dolby Digital Stereo Creator Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Movie MP4 format Video MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Audio MPEG 4 AAC LC 2ch Recording media Memory Stick PRO Duo media SD card Slot SLOT1 Multi slot for Memory Stick...

Page 90: ... D excluding protrusions Mass SLT A99V Approx 812 g 1 lb 12 7 oz with battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo media Approx 733 g 1 lb 9 9 oz body only SLT A99 Approx 807 g 1 lb 12 5 oz with battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo media Approx 728 g 1 lb 9 7 oz body only Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F ADP MAA Shoe adaptor Mass Approx 12 g 0 5 oz Dimensions Approx 26 mm 20 1 mm 26 mm 1 1 16 inche...

Page 91: ...5 Wh 1 600 mAh Maximum dimensions Approx 38 2 mm 20 5 mm 55 6 mm 1 9 16 inches 13 16 inches 2 1 4 inches W H D Mass Approx 78 g 2 8 oz Design and specifications are subject to change without notice On image data compatibility This camera conforms with DCF Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association P...

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Page 93: ...93 Specifications Others ...

Page 94: ...view 41 Aperture Priority 68 APS C Size Capture 46 Area Setting 58 Aspect Ratio 37 Audio Level Display 39 Audio Output Timing 39 Audio Rec Level 39 Audio Recording 39 Audio signals 46 AUTO 63 Auto HDR 75 Auto Mode 68 Auto Port Framing 35 Auto Review 40 Auto Slow Shutter 39 Auto WB 36 Autoflash 35 Auto lock Accessory shoe 24 Automatic AF 35 AVCHD 39 AVCHD View 43 B Battery pack 49 51 Bracket order ...

Page 95: ... 17 Direct manual focus 35 DISP 30 DISP Button Finder 40 DISP Button Monitor 40 Display All Info 40 Display Card Space 45 Display panel 29 Display panel illumination button 29 DMF 35 DPOF Setup 44 D Range Optimizer 75 Drive mode 35 DRO Bracket 35 DRO Auto HDR 75 E Enlarged image 30 Exp comp set 43 Exposure compensation 30 Exposure mode 68 Exposure step 38 Extra fine 37 Eye Fi 46 Eyepiece cup 62 Ey...

Page 96: ...ion button 34 G GPS Settings 45 Graphic Display 40 Grid Line 40 H Hand held Twilight 75 HDMI Info Display 46 HDMI Resolution 46 HDR Painting 36 High Contrast Mono 36 High ISO NR 38 Histogram 40 I Image Data Converter 77 Image Index 30 Image Size 37 In Camera Guide 48 Incandescent White balance 36 Initialize 47 Install 80 81 Intelligent Auto 35 ISO Button 41 73 ISO sensitivity 73 L Landscape 35 Lan...

Page 97: ...i segment 35 Multi selector 17 N New Folder 44 Night Portrait 35 Night Scene 35 No Disp Info 40 Number of recordable images 83 84 O Object Tracking 35 P P 68 PAL NTSC Selector 46 Panorama Direction 37 Panorama Size 37 Partial Color 36 PC Remote 46 Peaking Color 41 Peaking Level 41 Picture Effect 36 Playback Display 44 PlayMemories Home 77 Pop Color 36 Portrait 35 Posterization 36 Power Save 45 Pow...

Page 98: ...Selection 68 SCN 68 Select Playback Media 44 Select REC Folder 44 Select Recording Media 52 Self timer 35 Set the clock 57 Shade White balance 36 Shoe adaptor 24 Shooting 63 Shooting mode 68 Shot Result Preview 41 Shoulder strap 21 Shutter Priority 68 Silent Controller 33 Silent multi controller 32 Single Bracket 35 Single Shooting 35 Single shot AF 35 Slide Show 43 SLOW SYNC 30 Smart teleconverte...

Page 99: ...y AE 68 Toy Camera 36 Tracking focus 35 U Upload Settings 46 USB Connection 46 USB LUN Setting 46 V Version 47 Viewfinder 17 Viewfinder Bright 45 Viewing image 66 Volume Settings 44 66 W WB 36 WB bracket 35 White Balance 36 Wide AF area 35 Wind Noise Reduct 39 Wireless Flash Mode 35 Z Zone AF area 35 Zoom 30 63 ...

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