Sony Camera Alpha Slt A99 Instruction Manual

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Introduction of functions
Customization (42)The camera is equipped with a custom button that can be assigned a desired 
function.You can also assign functions to other buttons, such as the AEL 
button, or the ISO button. 

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Before use
Notes on using your camera
Shooting procedureThis camera has 2 modes for monitoring 
subjects: the LCD screen mode using the 
LCD screen, and the viewfinder mode 
using the viewfinder.
Notes on the functions available with 
the camera
 To check whether it is a 1080 60i-
compatible device or 1080 50i-
compatible device, check for the 
following marks on the bottom of the 
camera.
1080 60i-compatible device:60i
1080 50i-compatible device:50i
 This camera is compatible with 1080 60p 
or...

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Notes on using your camera
Before use
 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 movies to 
a computer
When importing AVCHD movies to a 
computer, for Windows computers, use the 
“PlayMemories Home” software on the 
CD-ROM (supplied).
Notes when playing movies on other...

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Notes on using your camera
every detail of the entire composition, 
you can also use the LCD screen.
 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 recommend that you look at the 
center area of the viewfinder. 

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Before use
Before use
Checking the supplied items
Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility if all the 
accessories are not supplied.
The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.
 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)
 Shoe adaptor...

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Identifying parts
See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
AAF illuminator (38)/Self-timer 
lamp
BShutter button (63)
CPower switch (57)
DFront control dial
ERemote sensor
FLens contacts*
GMounting index (55)
HMirror*
IPreview button (30, 42)
JMount
KCustom button (30, 42)
LLens release button (56)
MSilent multi-controller (32)
* Do not directly touch these 
parts.
Front side 

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Identifying parts
Before use
AMENU button (37)
BEyepiece cup (62)
CViewfinder* When you look into the 
viewfinder, the viewfinder 
mode is activated, and when 
you take your face away from 
the viewfinder, the viewing 
mode returns to the LCD screen 
mode.
DEyepiece sensors (62)
EDiopter-adjustment dial Adjust the diopter-adjustment 
dial to your eyesight until the 
display appears clearly in the 
viewfinder.
FLight sensor
GLCD screen (25, 59)
HMOVIE button (42, 65)
IFor shooting: AF/MF (Auto...

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Identifying parts
MDISP (Display) button (30)
N (Smart teleconverter) 
button (30, 42)/Zoom button 
(30)/Focus Magnifier button 
(30)
OFor shooting: AF RANGE 
button (30)
For viewing:   (Delete) button 
(67)
When the Fn screen or menu 
screen is displayed: In-Camera 
Guide button (48)
PAccess lamp (53)
Q (Playback) button (66)
* Do not directly touch this 
part. 

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Identifying parts
Before use
AMicrophone*
BMode dial lock release button 
(68)
CMode dial (68)
DMulti interface shoe** (24)
 Some of the accessories may 
not be inserted fully and 
protrude backward from the 
Multi interface shoe. However, 
the accessory reaches the front 
end of the shoe, the connection 
is completed.
EFINDER/LCD button (30)
FDisplay panel (29)
G (Drive) button (30)
HWB (White balance) button 
(30)
I (Exposure) button (30)
JISO button (41, 73)
KDisplay panel illumination 
button...

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Identifying parts
manufactures’ 
accessories are not 
guaranteed.