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 the temperature of the camera  rises, the image quality may deteriorate. 
It is recommended that you wait until the 
temperature of the camera drops before 
continuing to shoot.
 The surface of the camera may get warm.  This is not a malfunction.
Notes on importing AVCHD View 
movies*  to a computer
When importing AVCHD View movies to 
a computer, for Windows computers, use 
the “PMB” software on the CD-ROM 
(supplied).
* “AVCHD View movies” are movies that 
were recorded in the [AVCHD 60i/60p]/
[AVCHD 50i/50p] mode of [File Format] 
(page 105).
Notes when playing movies on other 
devices
 This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for AVCHD format 
recording. Movies recorded in AVCHD 
format with this camera cannot be played 
with the following devices.
–Other devices compatible with AVCHD format that does not support High 
Profile
–Devices incompatible with the AVCHD  format
This camera also uses MPEG-4 AVC/
H.264 Main Profile for MP4 format 
recording. For this reason, movies 
recorded in MP4 format with this camera 
cannot be played on devices other than 
those that support MPEG-4 AVC/H.264.
 Discs recorded with HD image quality  (high definition) can be played back only  on AVCHD format-compatible devices. 
DVD-based players or recorders cannot 
play back HD image quality discs, as 
they are incompatible with the AVCHD 
format. Also, DVD-based players or 
recorders may fail to eject HD image 
quality discs.
 1080 60p/50p movies can be played back 
on compatible devices only.
On GPS-compatible devices (SLT-
A65V only)
 To determine whether your camera supports GPS function, check the model 
name of your camera. 
GPS-compatible: SLT-A65V
GPS-incompatible: SLT-A65
 Use GPS in accordance with regulations 
of countries and regions where you use it.
 If you do not record the location  information, set [GPS On/Off] to [Off] 
(page 154).
 In an airplane, make sure to turn off the  camera following cabin announcements.
Warning on copyrightTelevision programs, films, videotapes, and 
other materials may be copyrighted. 
Unauthorized recording of such materials 
may be contrary to the provisions of the 
copyright laws.
The pictures used in this manualThe photographs used as examples of 
pictures in this manual are reproduced 
images, and are not actual images shot 
using this camera.
On the data specifications described 
in this manual
The data on performance and specifications 
is defined under the following conditions, 
except as described in this manual: at an 
ordinary ambient temperature of 25ºC 
(77°F), and using a battery pack that is 
charged for about 1 hour after the 
CHARGE lamp goes out. 
						

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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 mm 
full size sensor. This camera is designed to 
provide an easily viewable viewfinder by 
appropriately balancing various elements.
• The image may be slightly distorted near the corners of the viewfinder. This is not 
a malfunction. When you want to check 
every detail of the entire composition, 
you can also use the LCD monitor.
 If you pan the camera while looking into  the viewfinder or move your eyes around, 
the image in the viewfinder may be 
distorted or the color of the image may 
change. This is a characteristic of the lens 
or display device and is not a 
malfunction. When you shoot an image, 
we recommed that you look at the center 
area of the viewfinder.
Model nameLens
SLT-A65/A65V –
SLT-A65K/
A65VK DT18-55mm
SLT-A65Y/
A65VY DT18-55mm and 
DT55-200mm
SLT-A65M/
A65VM DT18-135mm 
						

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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 battery pack NP- FM500H (1)
 USB cable (1)
 Shoulder strap (1)  Body cap (1) (Attached on the 
camera)
 Eyecup (1) (Attached on the  camera)
 – Application Software for  α 
camera
– α Handbook (This manual)
 Instruction Manual (1)
SLT-A65K/A65VK DT18-55mm zoom lens (1)/Front 
lens cap (1)/P ackaging lid (1)
SLT-A65Y/A65VY DT18-55mm zoom lens (1)/Front 
lens cap (1)/P ackaging lid (1)
 DT55-200mm zoom lens (1)/
Front lens cap (1)/Rear lens cap 
(1)/Lens hood (1)
SLT-A65M/A65VM DT18-135mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap (1)/Rear lens cap 
(1)/Lens hood (1) 
						

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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 may cause noise 
or lower the volume.
Front side 
						

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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) 
(134)/  (Drive) (46, 139)/
 (Picture Effect) (131)
IControl button (Enter)/AF 
button (112)/Object Tracking 
button (112)
J (In-Camera Gu ide) button 
(64)
For viewing:   (Delete) button 
(35)
K (Playback) button (34)
*  Do not directly touch this 
part.
Rear side 
						

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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 the camera, turn 
the camera off, then plug the 
connector of the AC Adaptor to 
the DC IN terminal on the 
camera.
EMicrophone jack
 When an external microphone is connected, the internal 
microphone is turned off 
automatically. When the 
external microphone is a plug-
in-power type, the power of the 
microphone is supplied by the 
camera.
FHDMI terminal (52, 152)
G (USB) terminal (175)
HAccess lamp (23)
IMemory card insertion slot (22)
JMemory card cover (22)
Sides/Bottom 
						

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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 (models equipped 
with an APS-C sized image 
sensor). You cannot use these 
lenses on 35mm-format cameras.
 For the lenses other than DT 18- 55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM/DT 55-
200mm F4-5.6 SAM/DT 18-
135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM, refer to 
the operating instructions 
supplied with the lens.
Lens 
						

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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 onto 
the battery charger.
Push the battery pack until it clicks.