Sony Camera Alpha Slt A99 Instruction Manual

4-436-247-11(1)
SLT-A99/SLT-A99V
Interchangeable Lens 
Digital Camera
Instruction Manual
A-mount 

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Owner’s RecordThe model and serial numbers are located 
on the bottom.
Record the serial number in the space 
provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call 
upon your Sony dealer regarding this 
product.
Model No. SLT-A99/SLT-A99V
Serial No. __________________________
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do 
not expose the unit to rain or 
moisture.
IMPORTANT SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE 
INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER - TO 
REDUCE THE RISK 
OF FIRE OR 
ELECTRIC SHOCK, 
CAREFULLY 
FOLLOW THESE...

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RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION 
BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are 
recyclable.
You can help preserve 
our environment by 
returning your used 
rechargeable batteries to 
the collection and 
recycling location nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling 
of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 
1-800-822-8837, or visit http://
www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged or 
leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.
Battery Pack and lens (if lens 
supplied)
This device complies with Part 15 of the 
FCC Rules,...

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Note:This equipment has been tested and found 
to comply with the limits for a Class B 
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful 
interference in a residential installation. 
This equipment generates, uses, and can 
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not 
installed and used in accordance with the 
instructions, may cause harmful 
interference to radio communications. 
However, there is no guarantee that...

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Disposal of Old Electrical & 
Electronic Equipment (Applicable in 
the European Union and other 
European countries with separate 
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its 
packaging indicates that this product shall 
not be treated as household waste. Instead it 
shall be handed over to the applicable 
collection point for the recycling of 
electrical and electronic equipment. By 
ensuring this product is disposed of 
correctly, you will help prevent potential 
negative consequences...

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A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 
is fitted to this equipment for your safety 
and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to 
be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the 
supplied one and approved by ASTA or 
BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an   or 
 mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has 
a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach 
the fuse cover after you change the fuse. 
Never use the plug without the fuse cover. 
If you should lose the fuse...

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Table of contents
Introduction of functions  ................................................... 9
Before useNotes on using your camera  ............................................ 12
Checking the supplied items ............................................ 15
Identifying parts  .............................................................. 16
Front side .................................................................... 16
Rear side...

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Camera shake warning indicator  ................................ 60
Using the SteadyShot function  ................................... 60
Holding the camera properly ...................................... 61
Removing the Eyepiece cup  ............................................ 62
Shooting and viewing imagesShooting still images  ....................................................... 63
Recording movies  ............................................................ 65
Playing back images...

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Introduction of functions
This section introduces some frequently-used shooting functions and 
characteristic functions.
See the pages in parentheses for details.
Exposure compensation (30)You can compensate the exposure to adjust the brightness of the entire 
screen.
Even when the exposure mode is set to M, the exposure can be 
compensated if the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO].
ISO sensitivity (73)/Multi frame noise reduction (73)You can set the sensitivity to light.
The ISO sensitivity can be...

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Introduction of functions
DRO/Auto HDR (75)D-Range Optimizer: By dividing the image into small areas, the camera 
analyses the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the 
background, producing the image with the optimal brightness and 
gradation.
Auto HDR: Shoots 3 images with different exposures, and then overlays 
these images to create an image with rich gradation.
Creative Style (74)You can select the desired style from among 13 styles.
You can also adjust certain factors of the...