Sony Camera Alpha Slt A37 Instruction Manual

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List of icons on the screen
Others
E  
 Face Detection (52)/
Smile Shutter (52)
 Auto Portrait Framing 
(52)
Smile Detection 
Sensitivity indicator (52)
DisplayIndication
  Metering mode (52)
Flash compensation (52)
AWB  
  
 7500K 
A5 G5White balance (Auto, 
Preset, Custom, Color 
temperature, Color filter) 
(50)
  D-Range Optimizer (52)/
Auto HDR (52)
 
+3 +3 +3Creative Style (52)/
Contrast, Saturation, 
Sharpness
 Picture Effect (52)
DisplayIndication 

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Functions available for each shooting 
mode
The functions you can use depend on the selected shooting mode.
In the table below,   indicates the function available. – indicates the 
function not available.
The functions you cannot use are displayed in gray on the screen.
* When [Manual Exposure] is selected, this function is not available.
Shoot ModeExposure 
Comp. 
(41)Self-timer 
(43)Cont. 
Shooting 
(43)Face 
Detection 
(52)Smile 
Shutter 
(52)Auto Port. 
Framing 
(52)
 (29)–
 (29)–
 (36)–
 
(36)––...

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Others
Flash modes available
The flash modes you can select depend on the shooting mode and functions 
selected.
In the table below,   indicates the function selectable. – indicates the 
function not selectable.
The flash modes you cannot select are displayed in gray on the screen.
Shoot Mode 
(Flash 
Off) 
(Autoflash) (Fill-
flash) (Slow 
Sync.) (Rear 
Sync.) 
(Wireless)
 (29)–– –
 (29)–––––
 (36)–– –
 
(36)–– –
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–– –
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––––
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 (37)–––––
 (37)–––––
 (38)––
 (35)––
 (35)––...

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Learning more about the camera 
(α Handbook)
“α Handbook,” which explains how to use the camera in detail, is included 
on the CD-ROM (supplied). Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the 
many functions of the camera.
For Windows users
1Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into 
the CD-ROM drive.
2Click [Handbook].
3Click [Install].
4Start “α Handbook” from the shortcut on the desktop.
For Mac users
1Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into 
the CD-ROM...

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Others
Checking the number of recordable 
images/recording time
Notes When “0” (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, the memory card is 
full. Replace the memory card with another one, or delete images in the current 
memory card (pages 33, 58).
 When “NO CARD” (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, it means 
no memory card has been inserted. Insert a memory card.
The table shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded on 
a memory card formatted with this...

Checking the number of recordable images/recording time
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The approximate number of images that can be recorded is as follows when 
you use the camera with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity.
Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on 
the conditions of use.
 The number is calculated with a battery pack at full capacity and in the 
following situation:
– At an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).
– Using the battery pack that is charged for an hour after the...

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Checking the number of recordable images/recording time
Others
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” (h (hour), m (minute))
Notes• The recordable time of movies varies for the reason that the camera equipped with VBR (Variable Bit Rate) which automatically adjusts image quality depending on 
shooting scene. When you record fast-movi ng subject, the image is clearer but the 
recordable time is shorter because it spends much memory to record. The recordable 
time also vary depending on the shooting  condition or...

Checking the number of recordable images/recording time
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following values indicate the continuous time from when the camera starts recording 
until the camera stops recording.)
 The duration of time available for movie recording varies with the temperature or 
condition of the camera before you start recording. If you frequently recompose or 
shoot images after the power is turned on, the temperature inside the camera rises 
and the recording time available is shorter than the values indicated in the...

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Others
Specifications
[System]
Camera Type Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
Lens A-mount lens
[Image sensor]
Image format 23.5 mm×15.6 mm (APS-C format) CMOS image 
sensor
Total pixel number of image sensor
Approx. 16 500 000 pixels
Effective pixel number of camera
Approx. 16 100 000 pixels
[SteadyShot]
For still images System: Image sensor-shift mechanism
Effect: Approx. 2.5 EV to 4.0 EV in shutter speed 
(depending on shooting conditions and the attached 
lens)
For movies System: Electronic...

Specifications
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Frame coverage 100%
Magnification When [Viewfinder Magnifi.] is set to [Maximum]: 
1.19× with 50 mm lens at infinity, –1 m
–1 (diopter)
When [Viewfinder Magnifi.] is set to [Standard]: 
1.09× with 50 mm lens at infinity, –1 m
–1 (diopter)
Eye Point When [Viewfinder Magnifi.] is set to [Maximum]: 
Approximately 17 mm from the eyepiece, 16 mm from 
the eyepiece frame (at –1 m
–1)
When [Viewfinder Magnifi.] is set to [Standard]: 
Approximately 19 mm from the eyepiece, 18 mm from 
the...