Sony a900 manual

In the right menu you will find buttons, with the help of which you can add a new user manual to the device Sony A, report a problem with the user manual e. You can also submit a request to add a new document. The following support panel for the device Sony A will help you solve the problems with the device Sony A, the answers to which you have not found in the user manual. Ask a question - if one of our users knows the answer, he will surely help you solve your problem with Sony A Page Dpof Setup Protect You can protect images against accidental erasure.

Marked images Protects selected images or cancels the protection of the selected images. All images Protects all the images or cancels the protection of all the images in the memory card. After a message appears, select Cancel all [OK] with v on the multi-selector, then press the center of the multi-selector. Page Date Imprint Date imprint You can date images when printing them. The position of the date inside or outside the image, character size, etc. Imposes the date. Does not impose the date.

Index print You can create an index print of all the images in the memory card. Page Playback Menu 2 Playback menu 2 Slide show Repeatedly plays back the recorded images in the memory card.

To pause the slide show Press the center of the multi-selector. Pressing again starts the slide show again. Page Video Output Video output Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment. Different countries and regions use different TV color systems. If you want to view images on a TV screen, check page for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used.

Page Setup Menu 2 Setup menu 2 Memory card You can select the types of memory cards that you use for recording or playback. File number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. New folder You can create a folder in a memory card for recording images. A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher than the largest number currently used, and the folder becomes the current recording folder.

Displays the Previous Displays the previously selected menu screen first. Delete confirm. You can select the default item of a confirmation screen when deleting the images or the folders. Do not use this function with any lens of other manufacturers. Select the appropriate setting for the type of screen after changing the screen itself. Type G Standard focusing screens the default one. Type M Focusing screens that make it easier to check the peak of the focus and approximate sharpness.

Captures an image in the area equivalent to the APS-C size. Decide on composition using guide. Shoots an image in the APS-C size area. Shoots an image in the normal size area. Reset default You can reset the main functions of the camera. Page Items Flash control Flash compens. Page Viewing Images Viewing images on a computer Copying images to your computer This section describes how to copy images in a memory card to a computer connected using a USB cable.

Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera to import images. Page Stage 1: Connecting the camera and your computer Insert a memory card with recorded images into the camera.

Page Double-click the [Documents] folder. Click [Start] t [Documents]. Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK]. The device is disconnected. Page Image File Storage Destinations And File Names Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders on the memory card. Example: viewing folders on Windows Vista AFolders containing image data recorded using this camera.

The first three digits show the folder number. BYou can create a folder by date form page Page Right-click the image file, then click [Rename]. The extension for images is JPG. Click [Install]. The following software is installed and shortcut icons appear on the desktop. Page RAW format or save it in the general file format. To exit, click the button on the upper-right corner of the screen.

Page Printing Images Printing images by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. Page Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer Connect the camera to the printer. Turn on your camera and the printer. The screen used for selecting images you want to print appears. Page To cancel the print During printing, pressing the center of the multi-selector cancels the print.

Remove the USB cable or turn off the camera. When you want to print again, follow the procedure Stages 1 to 3 above. PictBridge menu Page 1 Print Prints the selected images. The DPOF mark on each image is cleared. When you cancel your specification without printing images, select this item.

Page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. Check the items on pages to Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Check the following items. Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery pack again after about one minute, and turn on the power. You can change the time that the LCD monitor is turned off page Page The image is whitish Flare.

Blurring of light appears on the image Ghosting. Attach a lens hood. The corners of the picture are too dark. Page Memory Card Computers Your computer does not recognize your camera. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly. Operate the Remote Commander from positions where the light from the Remote Commander is not obscured. Charge the battery pack and set the date again page If the date setting is lost every time the battery pack is charged, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

If the camera is hot, allow it to cool down before trying this corrective procedure. If the camera does not work after doing these solutions, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Page Warning Messages Warning messages If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. Set date and time? If you have not used the camera for a long time, charge the internal rechargeable battery pages 27, If the message appears frequently, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Page Cannot create more folders. You cannot create any folders if this is the case. Disconnect the USB cable or turn the camera off. Page Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Charging method of the internal rechargeable battery Insert a charged battery pack in the Page Index Index Numerics segment honeycomb pattern metering Page Enlarged screen Page New folder This manual is also suitable for: Dslr-a Dslr a - a digital camera slr Alpha Print page 1 Print document pages. Rename the bookmark. Delete bookmark? Cancel Delete. Delete from my manuals?

Sign In OR. Don't have an account? Sign up! Restore password. Upload manual. Power Sources This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the Page 4: Electric Shock — Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Telephone No. Operation is subject to the Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit.

Page 8 Sony service station. Page 9: Notes On Using Your Camera Notes on using your camera 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 Page 11 Using a flash not supplied Page 12 Using the menu Menu function list Page Preparing The Camera Preparing the camera Checking the accessories supplied The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.

It can also be used when it has not been fully charged. You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range. Depend on an area, Different type of plug and supply voltage are used. Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used. Page Inserting The Charged Battery Pack Inserting the charged battery pack While sliding the battery cover open lever, open the battery cover.

Firmly insert the battery pack all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery. Close the battery cover. To remove the battery pack Turn off the camera and slide the lock lever in the direction of the arrow. The level is indicated with the percent figures, in addition to the following indicators.

Page Attaching A Lens Attaching a lens Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens. Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks on the lens and camera. Turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position.

Page 22 Replace the cap on the lens and attach the body cap to the camera. Note on changing the lens The camera is equipped with an anti-dust function to prevent dust from landing on the image sensor. Open the memory card cover. Insert a memory card not supplied from the terminal part the terminal side has a number of small holes. Page 24 To remove the memory card Check that the access lamp is not lit, then open the memory card cover.

After the card is ejected a little, pull out the memory card. Be careful when you handle it. Set the power switch to ON to turn the camera on. Adjusting the diopter Adjust the diopter-adjustment dial to your eyesight until the indicators appear clearly in the viewfinder.

The other accessories are described in the following pages. Open the Remote Commander clip. Clip the strap and the cord of the Remote Commander to the Remote Commander clip. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR lithium battery.

Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Page Checking The Number Of Recordable Images Checking the number of recordable images Once you insert a memory card into the camera and set the power switch to ON, the number of images that can be recorded should you continue to shoot using the current settings is displayed on the LCD monitor.

However, if you record an image as a RAW image, the number is the same as that of the [] aspect ratio. In case of dust that sticks to the surface, wipe it off with a soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with lens cleaning solution. Page Cleaning The Image Sensor Cleaning the image sensor If dust or debris enters the camera and lands on the image sensor, it may appear on the photo image, depending on the shooting environment.

If there is dust on the image sensor, use a commercially available blower and clean the image sensor following the steps below. Page 37 Use the blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area. Complete the cleaning quickly. Page Before Your Operation Identifying parts and screen indicators See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. When you rotate the camera to a vertical position, the display automatically rotates to adjust to the camera position. Page Display Panel Display panel You can adjust white balance, ISO sensitivity, drive mode, and exposure compensation by checking the display panel on the top of the camera.

When you start an operation, an operation guide that indicates a function of the multi-selector is displayed at the bottom Press the Fn button so that the Quick Navi screen appears. Set the mode dial to Hold the camera and look into the viewfinder. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus and press the shutter button fully down to shoot.

Refer to the information displayed on the LCD monitor when you take pictures. Page Exposure Mode Exposure mode If you adjust the shutter speed or aperture, the effect on the picture is changed, even if it is the same subject. This camera has the following four modes. See page P: Program auto mode below Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically both the shutter speed and the aperture value. Page 52 Program Shift You can temporarily change the shutter speed and aperture value combination with the correct exposure determined by the camera maintained.

Press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus. The shutter speed and aperture value are indicated. Rotate the front or rear control dial to select your desired combination while the focus is Page Shooting With Aperture Priority Shooting with Aperture priority If you set the aperture a smaller F- number wider, the in-focus range becomes narrower.

Only the main subject is then in focus. When the aperture is smaller a larger F-number , the in-focus range becomes wider. The whole image is sharpened. Page Shooting With Shutter Speed Priority Shooting with Shutter speed priority If you shoot a moving subject at a higher shutter speed, it appears as if frozen on the image.

At a lower shutter speed, the subject appears as if it flowing. Aperture value is automatically adjusted. Set the mode dial to S. This mode is useful when you maintain the setting of the shutter speed and the aperture value or when you use an exposure meter. Set the mode dial to M.

Rotate the front control dial to adjust the shutter speed, and rotate the rear control dial to Page Shooting With Bulb Manual shift You can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination without changing the exposure you set.

Rotate the front control dial while pressing the AEL button to select the shutter speed and aperture value combination. Page 57 Press and hold the shutter button for the duration of the shooting. As long as the shutter button is pressed, the shutter remains open. Press the shutter button halfway down to check the focus and shoot the image. Focus indicator Focus indicator Status z lit Focus locked.

Ready to shoot. Focus is confirmed. The area used for focusing is illuminated briefly. Press the Fn button to display the Quick Navi screen page Page Shooting With Focus-Lock Local Choose the area for which you want to activate the focus from among nine areas with the multi-selector during the shooting.

To select the spot AF area, press the center of the multi-selector. Page Af Illuminator AF illuminator Press the shutter button halfway down, a red illuminator is automatically emitted until the focus is locked, according to the situation. When you shoot a subject under dark conditions, or when you shoot a low contrast subject, the AF illuminator allows the camera to focus more easily on the subject.

When the Wide AF area is selected, the center area is used, and when the Local AF area is selected, the area that is selected with the multi-selector is used. Page Using A Flash Not Supplied Using a flash not supplied In a dark location, using the flash allows you to shoot the subject brightly, and it also helps to prevent camera shake. When shooting into the sun, you can use the flash to shoot a bright image of the backlit subject.

For details on how to use the flash, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the flash. Select the desired mode with the front or rear control dial. To change the channel of the external flash, refer to the operating instructions supplied with it. Using a flash equipped with a flash sync terminal cord Open the cover of the terminal and plug the cord in. Select the desired mode with the metering mode lever. Multi segment This divides the whole screen into 40 segments to measure light segment honeycomb pattern metering.

Page Compensating The Exposure Multi segment metering The screen of this camera is equipped with 39 honeycomb sharped metering elements and one metering element that covers the surrounding area.

These elements work in sync with auto focus, allowing the camera to accurately measure the position and brightness of the subject in order to determine the exposure. Page 72 Press the AEL button to lock the exposure. AE lock mark appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor. While pressing the AEL button, recompose the image, if necessary, and shoot the image.