Sony A 65 Manual

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Notes on using your camera
Notes on long-time recording When you continue to shoot for a long time, the temperature of the camera rises. 
If the temperature reaches above a certain 
level, the   mark is indicated on the 
screen and the camera is turned off 
automatically. If the power is turned off, 
leave the camera for 10 minutes or longer 
to allow the temperature inside the 
camera to decrease to a safe level.
 Under high ambient temperatures, the 
temperature of the camera rises quickly.
 When...

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Notes on using your camera
Model nameThis manual covers several models 
supplied with different lenses.
The model name varies depending on the 
supplied lens. The available model varies 
depending on the countries/regions.
Notes on shooting with the 
viewfinder
This camera is equipped with an XGA 
Organic Electro-Luminescence viewfinder 
with high resolution and high contrast. This 
viewfinder achieves a wide viewing angle 
and a long eye relief, approaching that of 
the DSLR-A900 equipped with a 35...

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Preparing the camera
Preparing the camera
Checking the supplied items
First check the model name of your camera (page 12). The accessories 
supplied differ depending on the model.
The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.
Common accessories
• Camera (1)
 BC-VM10A Battery charger (1)
 Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (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...

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Identifying parts
See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
AShutter button (31)
BPower switch (28)
CControl dial (94)
DRemote sensor (142)
ESelf-timer lamp (140)
FLens contacts*
GMirror*
HPreview button (97)
IMount
JBuilt-in flash* (42, 124)
KMicrophone** (107)
LMode dial (37)
M (Flash pop-up) button (42, 
124)
NMounting index (25)
OLens release button (26)
PFocus mode switch (108, 114)
*  Do not directly touch these 
parts.
** Do not cover this part 
during movie recording. 
Doing so...

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Identifying parts
Preparing the camera
AEyepiece sensors (80)
BViewfinder*
 When you look into the viewfinder, the viewfinder 
mode is activated, and when 
you take your face away from 
the viewfinder, the screen mode 
returns to the LCD monitor 
mode.
CDiopter-adjustment dial (30)
DLCD monitor (74, 84, 144)
ELight sensor (163)
FEyecup (80)
GFor shooting: Fn (Function) 
button (54, 55)
For viewing:   (Image 
rotation) button (146)
HControl button
v/V/b /B/DISP (Display) (81, 
144)/WB (White balance)...

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Identifying parts
AAuto-lock Accessory shoe 
(124)
BMENU button (57)
CMOVIE button (33, 103)
DFINDER/LCD button (164)
E   (Exposure) button (44)
FISO button (127)
G Image sensor position 
mark (110)
HFor shooting:   (Smart 
teleconverter) button (138)/
Focus Magnifier button (115)
For viewing:   (Zoom in) 
button (50)
IFor shooting:  AEL (AE lock) 
button (121)/AV (Aperture 
value) button (99) For viewing:   (Zoom out) 
button (50)/  (Image index) 
button (51)
Top side 

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Identifying parts
Preparing the camera
AHooks for shoulder strap
 Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera.
BREMOTE terminal
 When connecting the RM-L1AM Remote Commander 
(sold separately) to the camera, 
insert the plug of the Remote 
Commander into the REMOTE 
terminal, aligning the guide of 
the plug with the guide of the 
REMOTE terminal. Make sure 
that the cord of the Remote 
Commander faces forward.
CSpeaker
DDC IN terminal
 When connecting the AC-PW10AM AC Adaptor (sold 
separately) to...

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Identifying parts
KBattery insertion slot (22)
LBattery cover (22)
MTripod 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. 

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Identifying parts
Preparing the camera
DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
(Supplied with the SLT-A65K/A65VK/
A65Y/A65VY)
DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
(Supplied with the SLT-A65Y/A65VY)
DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
(Supplied with the SLT-A65M/A65VM)
A
Focusing ring
BZoom ring
CFocal-length scale
DFocal-length index
ELens contacts
FFocusing mode switch
GMounting index
HLens hood index
IZoom lock switch
• The DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6  SAM/DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 
SAM/DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 
SAM are designed for Sony A-
mount cameras...

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Charging the battery pack
When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP-
FM500H “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (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 miss the 
opportunity to shoot, check the remainin g battery level before use. If the 
battery level is low, charge it again.
1Insert the battery pack...