Sony A 100 Manual

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On the CF card/Microdrive
 Be sure to format the recording medium using 
this camera when you use it for the first time.
 Data may be damaged in the following cases:
– Removing the recording medium while 
reading or writing data.
– If you store the recording medium near 
strongly-magnetized material.
 The recording medium may be hot just after it 
has been used. Be careful when you handle it.
 Do not remove the label or attach a new label 
over the label. 
 When you carry or store the...

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On the battery pack
Use only an NP-FM55H battery pack. Note 
that the NP-FM50 and NP-FM30 cannot be 
used.
On charging the battery pack
We recommend charging the battery pack in an 
ambient temperature of between 10 to 30°C (50 to 
86°F). You may not be able to efficiently charge 
the battery pack outside of this temperature range.
Effective use of the battery pack
 Battery performance decreases in low 
temperature surroundings. So, the time that the 
battery pack can be used is shorter in cold...

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On the battery charger
x On the battery charger
 Do not charge any battery pack other than the 
NP-FM series battery pack in the battery charger 
(supplied) with your camera. Batteries other 
than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or 
explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a 
risk of injury from electrocution and burns.
 Remove the charged battery pack from the 
battery charger. If you leave the charged battery 
pack in the charger, battery life may be 
decreased.
 When the CHARGE...

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Optional accessories
This section introduces how to connect and operate popular accessories for this camera.
For details, refer to the operating instructions of each of the accessories.
AC-VQ900AM AC Adaptor/charger
When a household power outlet (AC power) is available, using an AC Adaptor/charger 
eliminates the possibility of running out of battery.
To connect the adaptor, set the POWER switch of the camera to OFF, flip open the cover, and 
insert the plug of the AC Adaptor/charger into the DC-IN...

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With the Remote Commander clip attached to the shoulder strap, you can catch the cord to 
secure it.
HVL-F56AM/HVL-F36AM Flash 
A powerful flash can cover a longer distance than the built-in flash can, enabling flash 
shooting that produces beautiful images.
When using the flash (not supplied), remove the accessory shoe cap and slide the flash onto 
the camera.
High Speed Sync (HSS) Shooting
You can perform high speed sync shooting with a HVL-F56AM or a HVL-F36AM.
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 High speed sync mode is not available when the two-second self-timer or [Rear sync.] is selected.
 If a flash meter or a color meter is used, high speed sync mode is not available because the proper 
exposure cannot be attained. Either deactivate the high speed sync mode (“HSS” does not appear on the 
LCD window of the flash) or select a shutter speed slower than the flash sync speed.
FDA-A1AM Angle Finder/FDA-M1AM Magnifier
When using the Angle Finder or Magnifier, remove the eyecup.
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Precautions
x Do not use/store the camera in the 
following places
 In an extremely hot, dry or humid place
In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the 
camera body may become deformed and this 
may cause a malfunction.
 Under direct sunlight or near a heater
The camera body may become discolored or 
deformed, and this may cause a malfunction.
 In a location subject to rocking vibration
 Near strong magnetic place
 In sandy or dusty places
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x On the internal rechargeable 
battery
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.
This rechargeable battery is continually charged 
as long as you are using the camera. However, if 
you use the camera for only short periods, it 
discharges gradually, and if you do not use the 
camera at all for about 8 month it becomes 
completely discharged. In this case, be sure to 
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Specifications
Camera
[System]
Camera Type Digital Single Lens Reflex 
Camera with built-in flash and 
interchangeable lenses
Lens All of Sony Lens
[CCD]
Total pixel number of camera
Approx. 10 800 000 pixels
Effective pixel number of camera
Approx. 10 200 000 pixels
Image sensor 23.6×15.8 mm (APS-C format) 
Interlace scan Primary Color
[Super SteadyShot]
System CCD-Shift mechanism
Super SteadyShot Compensation capability
Approximately 2 EV to 3.5 EV 
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Operating temperature
0 to +40°C (+32 to +104°F)
(When using the Microdrive: 
+5 to +40°C (41 to +104°F))
Exif Exif Ver. 2.21
USB communication
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 
compliant)
BC-VM10 Battery charger
Input rating 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Output rating  8.4 V DC, 750 mA
Operating temperature range
0 to +40°C (32 to +104°F)
Storage temperature range
-20 to +60°C (-4 to +140°F)
Maximum dimensions
Approx. 70 × 25 × 95 mm 
(2 7/8 × 1× 3 3/4 inches) (W/H/
D)
Mass Approx. 90 g (3.2 oz)
Rechargeable...