Sony SLT-A58 User Manual

4-459-705-12(1)SLT-A58©2013 Sony CorporationInterchangeable Lens Digital Cameraα HandbookA-mountPreparing the cameraShooting and viewing imagesShootin

10Notes on using your cameraShooting procedureThis camera has 2 modes for monitoring subjects: an LCD screen mode using the LCD screen, and a viewfind

100Movie recording setupMovie recording can be started from any exposure mode.The shutter speed and aperture value are adjusted automatically.Press th

101Movie recording setupShooting (Advanced Operations)• Do not shoot a strong light source, such as the sun. The internal mechanism of the camera may

102Movie recording setupWhen you record fast moving subjects, select [High], and when several subjects are moving or crossing back and forth, select [

103Movie recording setupShooting (Advanced Operations)MENU button t 1 t [File Format] t Select the desired format (Shutter Priority) (94)Allows you t

104Movie recording setupThe higher the average bit-rate, the higher the image quality.MENU button t 1 t [Record Setting] t Select the desired setting

105Movie recording setupShooting (Advanced Operations)When you record movies, the operating noise of the camera or lens may be recorded. You can recor

106Adjusting the focusThere are 2 methods for adjusting the focus: autofocus and manual focus.Depending on the lens, the method for switching between

107Adjusting the focusShooting (Advanced Operations)Notes• While the camera is focusing automatically, do not touch the rotating focusing ring.• To se

108Adjusting the focusTo measure the exact distance to the subjectNotes• If the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the attached l

109Adjusting the focusShooting (Advanced Operations)Fn button t (Autofocus Mode) t Select the desired setting• Use [Single-shot AF] when the subject

11Notes on using your cameraNotes on importing AVCHD movies to a computerWhen importing AVCHD movies to a computer, for Windows computers, use the “Pl

110Adjusting the focusFn button t (AF area) t Select the desired settingNotes• [AF area] is fixed to [Wide] and you cannot select other settings when

111Adjusting the focusShooting (Advanced Operations)You can set the AF illuminator to focus on a subject under dark lighting.MENU button t 2 t [AF Il

112Adjusting the focus• To capture persons, you can detect and track the person’s face using the following settings: [Lock-on AF] is set to [On(Lock-o

113Adjusting the focusShooting (Advanced Operations)To change the modeFn button t (Lock-on AF) t [On] or [Off].Notes• [Lock-on AF] may be difficult

114Adjusting the focusWhen it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually.Notes• When the Wide AF area i

115Adjusting the focusShooting (Advanced Operations)Direct manual focusWhen a lens that is equipped with a direct manual focus function is mounted and

116Adjusting the focusYou can check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting.Focus Magnifier1 MENU button t 3 t [Preview Button] t [Focus Mag

117Shooting (Advanced Operations)Detecting facesThe camera detects faces, adjusts the focus and exposure, performs image processing, and adjusts flash

118Detecting facesNotes• When the exposure mode is [Sweep Panorama] or [Tele-zoom Cont. Priority AE], [Face Detection] cannot be used.• Up to 8 faces

119Detecting facesShooting (Advanced Operations)To delete a registered faceYou can delete a registered face.MENU button t 4 t [Face Registration] t [

12Preparing the cameraChecking the supplied itemsFirst check the model name of your camera (page 11). The accessories supplied differ depending on the

120Detecting faces• When [Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], this function cannot be used.• This feature cannot be used with the following

121Detecting facesShooting (Advanced Operations)• To focus on the smile, overlay the Face Detection frame and AF area.• Do not cover the eyes with ban

122Adjusting the brightness of the imageWhen shooting into the sun or by a window when the exposure may not be appropriate for the subject, use the li

123Adjusting the brightness of the imageShooting (Advanced Operations)Sets whether to fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down.

124Adjusting the brightness of the imageWhen shooting with the flash, you can adjust the amount of flash light alone, without changing the exposure co

125Adjusting the brightness of the imageShooting (Advanced Operations)Notes• When the distance between the subject and the external flash (sold separa

126The flashPress the Fn button, select the desired flash mode, press the button, and shoot images (page 41).• The lens hood may block the light of th

127The flashShooting (Advanced Operations)With a flash that has a wireless shooting function (sold separately), you can shoot with the flash without a

128The flashWireless flash with lighting ratio controlYou can use the wireless lighting ratio control in combination with multiple flashes. For detail

129Shooting (Advanced Operations)Setting ISOSensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index). The larger the number, t

13Preparing the cameraIdentifying partsSee the pages in parentheses for details on operation for the parts.A Shutter button (30)B Power switch (27)C C

130Compensating for brightness and contrast automatically (D-Range)Fn button t (DRO/Auto HDR) t Select the desired setting* Lv_ displayed with is th

131Compensating for brightness and contrast automatically (D-Range)Shooting (Advanced Operations)Notes• The setting is fixed to [Off] when the exposur

132Compensating for brightness and contrast automatically (D-Range)Notes• You cannot use this function on RAW images.• When the exposure mode is set t

133Shooting (Advanced Operations)Setting image processingSelect the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive and artistic images.Picture Effec

134Setting image processing• (Off) can be selected if you use (Picture Effect) on the control button.Notes• When the zoom feature of the camera is

135Setting image processingShooting (Advanced Operations) (Contrast), (Saturation), and (Sharpness) can be adjusted for each Creative Style item.N

136Adjusting color tones (White Balance)The color tone of the subject changes depending on the characteristics of the light source. The table below sh

137Adjusting color tones (White Balance)Shooting (Advanced Operations)• Use the white balance bracket function if you cannot get the desired white bal

138Adjusting color tones (White Balance)Notes• Since color meters are designed for film cameras, the values differ under fluorescent/sodium lamp/mercu

139Adjusting color tones (White Balance)Shooting (Advanced Operations)Notes• The message “Custom WB Error” indicates that the value is beyond the expe

14Identifying partsA Eyepiece sensors (77)B Viewfinder*• When you look into the viewfinder, viewfinder mode is activated, and when you move your face

140ZoomingYou can magnify images with a higher scale than the optical zoom of the lens.The zoom features available with this cameraThe icon displayed

141ZoomingShooting (Advanced Operations)Notes• The zoom feature of the camera is unavailable– When the exposure mode is set to [Sweep Panorama].– When

142ZoomingTo change the [Digital Zoom] settingThe default setting is [Off]. If you want to use higher magnification regardless of the deterioration of

143Shooting (Advanced Operations) Selecting the drive modeThis mode is for normal shooting.Notes• When the exposure mode is set to [Sports Action] in

144Selecting the drive modeNotes• When is selected, the recorded image is displayed between the shots.• You cannot shoot continuously when using [Sc

145Selecting the drive modeShooting (Advanced Operations)Notes• When the mode dial is set to M and [ISO] is set to other than [AUTO], the exposure is

146Selecting the drive modeThe EV scale in bracket shooting* Ambient light: Any light other than the flash light that shines on the scene for an exten

147Playback (Advanced Operations)PlaybackPlaybac k (Advanced Oper ations)Playback mode screen displayEach time you press DISP on the control button, t

148Playback mode screen displayB* When the image has a high-key or low-key portion, that portion flashes on the histogram display (Luminance limit war

149Playback (Advanced Operations)Using the playback functionsTo return to the normal playback screenPress the button again.Notes• You cannot rotate

15Identifying partsPreparing the cameraA Multi interface shoe1)2) (127)B MENU button (55)C Image sensor position mark (108)D FINDER/LCD button (164)E

150Using the playback functionsMENU button t 1 t [Slide Show]t [Enter]Plays back recorded images in order (Slide Show). The slide show automatically

151Using the playback functionsPlayback (Advanced Operations)Select a panoramic image, then press the center of the control button.• Press the center

152Protecting images (Protect)You can protect images against accidental erasure.To cancel protection of all the images or moviesYou can cancel protect

153Playback (Advanced Operations)Deleting images (Delete)You can delete selected images or all the images.Once you have deleted an image, you cannot r

154Deleting images (Delete)You can delete all still images or movies in each view mode displayed.Deleting all images or movies in each view mode1 MENU

155Playback (Advanced Operations)TV playbackConnect the camera to a TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately) and play back images (page 50).Notes• Use

156TV playbackSync Menu itemsNotes• The operations available are restricted when the camera is connected to a TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately)

157Camera Setup (Advanced Operations)Camera SetupCamera Setup (Advanc ed Operations)Setting the aspect ratio and image qualityMENU button t 1 t [Asp

158Setting the aspect ratio and image qualityAbout RAW imagesDownload and install “Image Data Converter” on your computer to open a RAW image recorded

159Camera Setup (Advanced Operations)Setting the other camera functionsWhen you set the shutter speed to 1 second or longer (Long exposure shooting),

16Identifying partsA Hooks for shoulder strap• Attach both ends of the strap to the camera.B SpeakerC DC IN terminal• When connecting the AC-PW10AM AC

160Setting the other camera functionsThe way colors are represented with combinations of numbers or the range of color reproduction is called “color s

161Setting the other camera functionsCamera Setup (Advanced Operations)The grid line is an auxiliary line for shooting composition. You can set the gr

162Setting the other camera functionsNotes• While the exposure value is locked, appears on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder. Be careful not to r

163Setting the other camera functionsCamera Setup (Advanced Operations)The electronic front curtain shutter function shortens the time lag between shu

164Setting the other camera functionsYou can shorten the waiting time until the camera turns on power save mode when it is not being operated to preve

165Camera Setup (Advanced Operations)Lens compensationYou can automatically compensate for the following characteristics: light fall-off at the edges,

166Setting the memory card recording methodNote that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a memory card, including protected images.MENU button t

167Setting the memory card recording methodCamera Setup (Advanced Operations)Notes• The MP4 movie folder form is fixed as “folder number + ANV01.”When

168Setting the memory card recording methodWhen inconsistencies are caused in the image database file by processing files on computers, etc., images o

169Setting the memory card recording methodCamera Setup (Advanced Operations)• Eye-Fi cards include a wireless LAN function. Do not insert any Eye-Fi

17Identifying partsPreparing the cameraG Battery insertion slot (21)H Battery cover (21)I Tripod receptacle• Use a tripod with a screw length of less

170Resetting to default settingsYou can reset the main functions of the camera.MENU button t 3 t [Initialize] t Select the desired setting t [OK]The

171Resetting to default settingsCamera Setup (Advanced Operations)Movie shooting menu (Reset Default/Rec mode reset)Custom menu (Reset Default/Custom

172Resetting to default settingsPlayback menu (Reset Default)Memory Card Tool menu (Reset Default)DISP Button(Monitor) (78) Display All Info./Graphic

173Resetting to default settingsCamera Setup (Advanced Operations)Setup menu (Reset Default)Others (Reset Default)Notes• Faces registered using [Face

174Confirming the camera versionDisplays the camera version. Confirm the version when a firmware update is released.If you mount a lens compatible wit

175Computer (Advanced Operations)ComputerComput er (Advanced Op erations)Using the camera with your computerUse the following applications to allow mo

176Using the camera with your computer** Starter (Edition) is not supported.The following computer environment is recommended when using the software

177Computer (Advanced Operations)Connecting the camera to a computerSelects the method used to make a USB connection between the camera and a computer

178Connecting the camera to a computer“PlayMemories Home” allows you to easily import images.For details on “PlayMemories Home” functions, see the “Pl

179Connecting the camera to a computerComputer (Advanced Operations)Importing images to the computer without using “PlayMemories Home”When the AutoPla

18Identifying partsDT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II (Supplied with the SLT-A58K/A58Y)DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM (Supplied with the SLT-A58Y)DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6

180Connecting the camera to a computerSoftware for Mac computersFor details on other software for Mac computers, access the following URL:http://www.s

181Computer (Advanced Operations)Creating a movie discYou can create a high definition quality (HD) AVCHD recording disc from AVCHD movies imported to

182Creating a movie discCreating a Blu-ray discYou can create a Blu-ray disc using AVCHD movies previously imported to a computer. Your computer must

183Creating a movie discComputer (Advanced Operations)You can use the following types of 12 cm discs using “PlayMemories Home.” For Blu-ray discs, see

184PrintPrint ( Advanced Oper ations)Specifying DPOFUsing the camera, you can specify still images before printing them at a shop or with your printer

185Cleaning (Advanced Operations)CleaningCleaning (Ad vanced Oper ations)Cleaning the camera and lens• Do not touch parts inside the camera, such as t

186Cleaning the image sensorIf dust or debris enters the camera and adheres to the image sensor (the part that acts as the film), it may appear as dar

187Cleaning the image sensorCleaning (Advanced Operations)If further cleaning is needed after using cleaning mode, clean the image sensor using a blow

188Cleaning the image sensorNotes• After cleaning is finished, confirm that the mirror is locked down firmly when you attach the lens. Otherwise the l

189Troubleshooting/Others (Advanced Operations)Troubleshooting/OthersTroublesho oting/Othe rs (Advanced Operations)TroubleshootingIf you experience t

19Preparing the cameraCharging the battery packWhen using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP-FM500H “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (s

190TroubleshootingThe power turns off suddenly.• If you do not operate the camera for a certain period of time, the camera reverts to power-saving mod

191TroubleshootingTroubleshooting/Others (Advanced Operations)The shutter does not release.• You are using a memory card with a write-protect switch,

192TroubleshootingThe flash does not work.• The flash mode is set to [Autoflash]. If you want to make sure the flash fires each time, set the flash mo

193TroubleshootingTroubleshooting/Others (Advanced Operations)The eyes of the subject are red.• Activate the red eye reduction function (page 57).• Ge

194TroubleshootingYou do not know if the OS of your computer is compatible with the camera.• Check “Using the camera with your computer” (page 175).Yo

195TroubleshootingTroubleshooting/Others (Advanced Operations)Cannot insert a memory card.• The insertion direction of the memory card is wrong. Inser

196TroubleshootingCannot print images with the date.• Using “PlayMemories Home,” you can print images with the date (page 64).• This camera does not h

197TroubleshootingTroubleshooting/Others (Advanced Operations)The camera does not work properly.• Turn off the camera. Remove the battery pack and ins

198Troublesho oting/Othe rs (Advanced Operations)Warning messagesIf the following messages appear, follow the instructions below.Set Area/Date/Time.•

199Warning messagesTroubleshooting/Others (Advanced Operations)Internal temp. high. Allow it to cool.• The camera has become hot because you have been

2Table of ContentsBasic Operations ... 9This section provides basic information on opera

20Charging the battery packNotes• The charging time differs depending on the remaining capacity of the battery pack or charging conditions.• We recomm

200PrecautionsDo not use/store the camera in the following places• In an extremely hot, dry or humid placeIn places such as in a car parked in the sun

201PrecautionsTroubleshooting/Others (Advanced Operations)How to prevent moisture condensationWhen moving the camera from a cold place to a warm place

202PrecautionsNotes on disposal or transfer of the cameraFor the protection of personal information, perform the following operations when you dispose

203Troubleshooting/Others (Advanced Operations)Using your camera abroad — Power sourcesYou can use your camera, the battery charger and the AC-PW10AM

204AVCHD format The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record a high definition (HD) signal of either the 1080i spe

205Troubleshooting/Others (Advanced Operations)Memory cards• Do not strike, bend or drop the memory card.• Do not use or store the memory card under t

206Memory cards“Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media*1*2“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media*1*2*3“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media*1*2Compatible with your camera“Memo

207Troubleshooting/Others (Advanced Operations)Battery pack/Battery charger• The charging time differs depending on the remaining capacity of the batt

208Battery pack/Battery chargerEffective use of the battery pack• Battery performance decreases in low-temperature environments. This means that the t

209Troubleshooting/Others (Advanced Operations)LicenseNotes on the LicenseSoftware provided in the camera are based on license agreements with the cop

21Preparing the cameraInserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)1Open the battery cover by sliding the lever.2Insert the battery pack co

210IndexIndexAA (Aperture Priority) ...92ADI flash ...124AdobeRGB ...160AE L

211IndexIndexContrast... 134Control button ... 51Control dial ... 92, 94, 9

212IndexFocus Hold Button...58Focus indicator ...107Focus Magnifier...116Focus-lock ...

213IndexIndexMacro ... 38, 86Manual Exposure ... 96Manual focus... 114Mas

214IndexRRAW...157RAW+J...157Rear Sync...42Re

215IndexIndexSunset... 38, 87Superior Auto... 37, 85Sweep Panorama... 39, 88TT8 ...

22Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)To remove the battery packTo remove the memory cardMake sure that the access lamp is not lit

23Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)Preparing the cameraTo check the remaining battery levelThe supplied battery pack is a lithi

24Attaching a lens1Remove the body cap from the camera and the packaging lid from the rear of the lens.• Quickly change the lens somewhere away from d

25Attaching a lensPreparing the cameraNotes• When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button.• Do not use force when attaching a lens.• E-

26Attaching a lensTo attach a lens hoodNotes• A lens hood is not supplied with the DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM II. You can use the ALC-SH108 (sold separat

27Preparing the cameraTurning on the camera and setting the clockWhen you turn on the camera for the first time, the date/time setup screen appears.1S

28Turning on the camera and setting the clockTo cancel the date/time setting operationPress the MENU button.To set the date/time againThe date/time se

29Preparing the cameraBefore shootingNotes• The dioptric adjustment attachment (sold separately) cannot be used with this camera.Stabilize your upper

3Using the shooting functionsUsing the flash ... 41Adjusting the image brightness ...

30Shooting and viewing imagesShooting still imagesIn [Intelligent Auto] mode, the camera analyzes the subject and allows you to shoot with the appropr

31Shooting still imagesShooting and viewing images5Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.When the focus is confirmed, z or (Focus indicator)

32Recording moviesNotes• The sound of the camera and the lens in operation may be recorded while recording a movie. You can disable sound recording by

33Shooting and viewing imagesPlaying back imagesNotes• Movies recorded using other devices may not play back on this camera in some cases.1Press the

34Deleting images (Delete)Once you have deleted an image, the image cannot be restored. Be sure that you do not want the image before deleting it.Note

35Shooting images to suit your subjectShooting images to suit your subjectAdjusting the angle of the LCD screenAdjust the LCD screen to an easily view

36Selecting a shooting modeThe following shooting modes are available:Set the mode dial to the desired shooting mode. (Intelligent Auto)/ (Flash Off

37Selecting a shooting modeShooting images to suit your subjectScene recognition Superior Auto1 Set the mode dial to (Superior Auto).2 Point the cam

38Selecting a shooting mode Scene Selection1 Set the mode dial to (Scene Selection), then press the center of the control button.2 Select the desire

39Selecting a shooting modeShooting images to suit your subject Sweep Panorama1 Set the mode dial to (Sweep Panorama).2 Point the camera at the subj

4OthersList of screen icons ... 71Functions available for each shooting mode ...

40Selecting a shooting mode• When [AEL w/ shutter] is set to [Off], the camera continues to adjust the exposure even after the first shot in [Cont. Sh

41Using the shooting functionsUsing the shooting functionsUsing the flashIn dark environments, use the flash to shoot the subject brightly and to prev

42Using the flash(Flash Off) Does not fire even if the flash is raised.• You cannot select this item when the mode dial is set to P, A, S, or M. If yo

43Using the shooting functionsAdjusting the image brightnessNormally, the exposure is automatically selected (Automatic exposure).Based on the exposur

44Adjusting the image brightnessNotes• This item cannot be set when the exposure mode is set to [Intelligent Auto], [Superior Auto], or [Scene Selecti

45Using the shooting functions Selecting the drive modeYou can select the appropriate drive mode, such as single, continuous, or bracket shooting, to

46Switching the recording information display (DISP)Graphic DisplayEach time you press DISP on the control button, the recording information display c

47Using the shooting functionsSetting image sizeMENU button t 1 t [Image Size] t Select the desired size[Aspect Ratio]: [3:2][Aspect Ratio]: [16:9]No

48Using the playback functionsEnlarging imagesA still image can be enlarged for closer examination. This is convenient for checking the focus conditio

49Using the playback functionsSwitching to the image list displayYou can display multiple images on the screen simultaneously.To return to the single-

5Changing the tracking sensitivity of autofocus during movie recording ... 102Recording movies with the sh

50Viewing images on a TV screenTo view images that were recorded on the camera on a TV set, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and an HD TV equipped with

51Function listFunction listFunctions that can be operated using the buttons/switchYou can set up or operate various functions using the buttons/switc

52Selecting a function using the Fn (Function) buttonThis button is used for setting up or executing functions used frequently in shooting.To set up t

53Function listFunctions that can be selected using the Fn (Function) buttonThe functions that can be selected using the Fn button are as follows:Scen

54Functions that can be selected using the Fn (Function) buttonWhite Balance (136) Adjusts the color tone of images.(Auto WB/Daylight/Shade/Cloudy/Inc

55Function listFunctions selected using the MENU buttonYou can set the basic settings for the camera as a whole or execute functions such as shooting,

56Functions selected using the MENU buttonMovie shooting menuLong Exposure NR (159)Sets noise reduction processing for shots with a shutter speed of 1

57Functions selected using the MENU buttonFunction listCustom menuAudio Recording (105)Sets whether to record audio when shooting a movie.(On/Off)Wind

58Functions selected using the MENU buttonPeaking Level (115) Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color in manual focus mode.(High

59Functions selected using the MENU buttonFunction listPlayback menu* Available items differ depending on the view mode.Lens Comp.: Distortion (165)Co

6Adjusting color tones (White Balance) ... 136Fine adjustment screen for color ... 137Color Temp./C

60Functions selected using the MENU buttonMemory Card Tool menuClock setup menuSetup menuFormat (166) Formats the memory card.File Number (166) Sets t

61Functions selected using the MENU buttonFunction list* Appears when an Eye-Fi card (sold separately) is inserted in the camera.Power Save (164) Sets

62Using the guide function of the cameraThe camera displays shooting tips in accordance with the shooting mode selected.In-Camera GuideWhen you press

63Using the guide function of the cameraFunction listTo access all shooting tipsYou can search through all the shooting tips from the menu.Use this it

64Viewing images on a computerWhat you can do with softwareTo utilize images recorded with the camera, use the following software:• “PlayMemories Home

65What you can do with softwareViewing images on a computerNotes• An Internet connection is required to install “PlayMemories Home.”• An Internet conn

66Installing the software• Log on as Administrator.• If the software “PMB (Picture Motion Browser),” supplied with models released before 2011, has al

67Installing the softwareViewing images on a computer• For Windows 8, select the [PlayMemories Home] icon on the Start screen, then launch “PlayMemori

68Installing the softwareTo use “Remote Camera Control,” connect the camera to a computer. The following functions are available.• You can set up the

69Viewing images on a computerSelecting the method for creating a movie discDepending on the disc type, playable devices may vary. Select the method t

7Auto Review ... 161Func. of AEL button ... 16

70Selecting the method for creating a movie discYou can import AVCHD movies to a computer using “PlayMemories Home,” and create an AVCHD recording dis

71OthersOthersList of screen iconsGraphic Display (LCD screen)Display All Info. (LCD screen)For playback (Basic information display)ADisplay Indicatio

List of screen icons72BCDFlash charge in progress (41)Setting Effect OFF (80)No audio recording of movies (105) SteadyShot/Camera shake warning (83)St

73List of screen iconsOthersE Face Detection (117)/Smile Shutter (120) Auto Object Framing (119)Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator (120)Display I

74Functions available for each shooting modeThe functions you can use depend on the selected shooting mode.In the table below, indicates the functio

75OthersFlash modes availableThe flash modes you can select depend on the shooting mode and functions selected.In the table below, indicates the fun

76Advanced OperationsThis section provides further information on operating the camera.

77Preparation (Advanced Operations)PreparationPrepara tion (Advanced Operations)Setting up the cameraWhen attaching the FDA-A1AM Angle Finder (sold s

78Shooting mode screen displayYou can select the desired screen mode. When you switch the screen by pressing DISP on the control button (page 46), onl

79Shooting mode screen displayPreparation (Advanced Operations)Notes• The histogram does not indicate the final recorded image. It indicates the condi

8Creating a movie disc ... 181Creating a high definition quality (HD) disc (AVCHD recording disc) on

80Shooting mode screen displayYou can monitor the subject through the lens without displaying effects, such as [Exposure Comp.], [White Balance], [Cre

81Shooting mode screen displayPreparation (Advanced Operations)ABDisplay Indication P A S M Exposure mode (36) Memory card (21, 205

82Shooting mode screen displayC Picture Effect (133) Auto Object Framing (119)Display Indication1/125 Shutter speed (94)F3.5 Aperture (92) Exposure

83Preparation (Advanced Operations)Shooting a clear image without camera shake“Camera shake” refers to unwanted movement of the camera that occurs dur

84Shooting a clear image without camera shakeIn the following cases, we recommend that you mount the camera on a tripod.• Shooting without a flash und

85Shooting (Advanced Operations)ShootingShooting (Ad vanced Oper ations)Selecting the shooting modeSet the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto), and shoo

86Selecting the shooting modeSet the mode dial to (Scene Selection), select the desired mode, and shoot images (page 38). Scene SelectionThis mode i

87Selecting the shooting modeShooting (Advanced Operations)• When you want finer images, set the mode dial to P, A, S, or M and use the [Creative Styl

88Selecting the shooting modeNotes• Since the camera judges the settings automatically, many features will be unavailable, such as exposure compensati

89Selecting the shooting modeShooting (Advanced Operations)• The camera continues shooting during [Sweep Panorama] recording, and the shutter keeps cl

9Basic OperationsThis section provides basic information on operating the camera. Read this section first. To use the camera even more effectively, se

90Selecting the shooting modeSet the mode dial to (Tele-zoom Cont. Priority AE), and shoot images (page 40).• The minimum zoom scale of the camera is

91Selecting the shooting modeShooting (Advanced Operations)Program Shift Program AutoThis mode is suitable forz Changing settings for ISO sensitivity,

92Selecting the shooting mode Aperture PriorityThis mode is suitable forz Placing the subject in sharp focus and blurring everything in front of and b

93Selecting the shooting modeShooting (Advanced Operations)• The shutter speed may become slower depending on the aperture value. When the shutter spe

94Selecting the shooting modeTo check blurring of the background (Preview button)• Press the preview button after you adjust the focus.• You can adjus

95Selecting the shooting modeShooting (Advanced Operations)• When the shutter speed is slower, use a tripod.• When shooting an indoor sport, select a

96Selecting the shooting mode• Press the button when you shoot with the flash. However, when using the flash, if you close the aperture (a larger F-

97Selecting the shooting modeShooting (Advanced Operations)Notes• The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not displayed in manual exposure mode.• Pre

98Selecting the shooting mode• Use a tripod.• Set the focus to infinity in manual focus mode when shooting fireworks, etc. When the infinity position

99Selecting the shooting modeShooting (Advanced Operations)• If you use a Remote Commander* that is equipped with a shutter button lock function (sold