User manual SONY SLT-A77V

[. . . ] Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera 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 Instruction Manual A-mount Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Index Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. __________________________ WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet. Caution Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. [. . . ] · The correct focus in the viewfinder is not achieved if the diopter is not adjusted properly in viewfinder mode (page 35). Rotating the focusing ring forcibly without switching to MF may damage the focusing ring (Except for lenses that are equipped with the Direct manual focus function. ). 123 Adjusting the focus Peaking You can enhance the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color in manual focus. This function allows you to confirm the focus easily. MENU button t setting 2 t [Peaking Level] t Select the desired Notes · Since the camera judges that sharp areas are in focus, the peaking level is different, depending on the subject, shooting situation, or on the lens used. · The outline of in-focus ranges is not enhanced when the camera is connected using an HDMI cable. To set the color of the peaking function You can set the color used for the peaking function in manual focus. MENU button t setting 2 t [Peaking Color] t Select the desired Note · This item cannot be set when [Peaking Level] is set to [Off]. Focus Magnifier You can check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting. 1 MENU button t Magnifier] 3 t [Smart Telecon. Button] t [Focus 2 Press the Focus Magnifier button. Focus Magnifier button 124 Adjusting the focus 3 Press the Focus Magnifier button again to enlarge the image and select the portion you want to enlarge with v/V/b/B on the multi-selector. · Each time you press the Focus Magnifier button, the zoom scaling changes as follows: Full display t Approx. ×11. 7 4 Confirm and adjust the focus. · Rotate the focusing ring to adjust the focus in manual focus mode. · If you press the center of the multi-selector in autofocus mode, the Focus Magnifier function is canceled and the autofocus is activated. · The Focus Magnifier function is canceled if you press the shutter button halfway down. Shooting (Advanced operations) 5 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot the image. · You can record images when an image is enlarged, however the recorded image is for full display. · The Focus Magnifier function will be released after shooting. Direct manual focus You can make fine adjustments after adjusting the focus in auto focus (Direct manual focus). You can assign this function to the "A" position of the focus mode dial. You can quickly focus on a subject rather than using the manual focus from the beginning. This is convenient in cases such as macro shooting. 1 MENU button t 3 t [AF-A setup] t [DMF] 2 Set the focus mode dial to "A. " 125 Adjusting the focus 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to lock the focus. 4 Turn the focusing ring to fine-tune the focus while pressing the shutter button halfway down. Note · The Direct manual focus function on the camera is not available when an SAM/SSM lens is attached. The Direct manual focus function on the lens When the lens is equipped with the Direct manual focus function with the focus mode set to [Single-shot AF] or [Automatic AF], you can finely adjust the focus with the focusing ring after focus lock (For example, the DT 16-50mm F2. 8 SSM). AF/MF control You can switch between auto focus and manual focus without relaxing your position (AF/MF control). Press the AF/MF button. In auto focus mode: The focus mode is switched temporarily to the manual focus. Press and hold the AF/MF button and adjust the focus by rotating the focusing ring. In manual focus mode: The focus mode is switched temporarily to the auto focus and the focus is locked. AF/MF button Focusing ring · You can maintain the selected mode without pressing and holding the AF/ MF button with [AF/MF button] in the Custom menu (page 177). Note · This function cannot be used with the DT 18-55mm F3. 5-5. 6. 126 Detecting faces Face Detection The camera detects faces, adjusts the focus, exposure, performs image processing, and adjusts flash settings. Fn button t Off On (Regist. Faces) On (Face Detection) t Select the desired setting Turns off Face Detection. Enables Face Detection and prioritizes recognized faces that have been registered in [Face Registration] (page 128). Enables Face Detection, but does not prioritize recognized faces. The Face Detection frame When the camera detects faces, gray Face Detection frames appear. When the camera judges that autofocus is possible, the Face Detection frames turn white. When you press the shutter button halfway down, the Face Detection frames Face Detection turn green. frames (gray) · If a face is not positioned inside the AF Face Detection frames (white) area available when you press the shutter button halfway down, the AF area that is used for focusing turns green. · When the camera detects multiple faces, the camera automatically selects a priority face and the single Face Detection frame turns white. 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