Sony Camera Alpha Slt A99 Instruction Manual
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61 Shooting a clear image without camera shake Preparing the camera Notes The SteadyShot function may not work optimally when the power has just been turned on, right after you point the camera towards a subject, or when the shutter button has been pressed all the way down without stopping halfway. When using a tripod, deactivate the SteadyShot function because there is a potential for malfunction of the SteadyShot function. Stabilize your upper body and take a position that keeps the camera from...
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Removing the Eyepiece cup
When attaching the FDA-A1AM Angle Finder (sold separately) to the
camera, remove the Eyepiece cup.
Note When an FDA-A1AM Angle Finder (sold separately) is attached to the camera,
switch the display between the viewfinder and the LCD screen by pressing the
FINDER/LCD button. Setting [Eye-Start AF] to [Off] is recommended because the
eyepiece sensors located below the viewfinder may be activated.
Carefully slide the Eyepiece cup off
by pushing on each side of the
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Removing the Eyepiece cup
When attaching the FDA-A1AM Angle Finder (sold separately) to the
camera, remove the Eyepiece cup.
Note When an FDA-A1AM Angle Finder (sold separately) is attached to the camera,
switch the display between the viewfinder and the LCD screen by pressing the
FINDER/LCD button. Setting [Eye-Start AF] to [Off] is recommended because the
eyepiece sensors located below the viewfinder may be activated.
Carefully slide the Eyepiece cup off
by pushing on each side of the
Eyepiece...")
62 Removing the Eyepiece cup When attaching the FDA-A1AM Angle Finder (sold separately) to the camera, remove the Eyepiece cup. Note When an FDA-A1AM Angle Finder (sold separately) is attached to the camera, switch the display between the viewfinder and the LCD screen by pressing the FINDER/LCD button. Setting [Eye-Start AF] to [Off] is recommended because the eyepiece sensors located below the viewfinder may be activated. Carefully slide the Eyepiece cup off by pushing on each side of the Eyepiece...
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63 Shooting and viewing images Shooting and viewing images Shooting still images The “Auto Mode” allows you to easily shoot any subject under any conditions because the camera makes appropriate judgments on the situation to adjust the settings. 1Set the mode dial to (Auto Mode). Rotate the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock button on the center of the mode dial. 2Hold the camera, monitoring your shot with the viewfinder. AF area 3When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring, then decide...
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64 Shooting still images 5Press the shutter button fully down to shoot.
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Shooting and viewing images
Recording movies
Notes The sound of the camera and the lens in operation may be recorded while recording a
movie. Using the silent multi-controller, you can reduce the sound of the dialing
operation for adjustments you need to make (page 33). You can disable sound
recording by setting [Audio Recording] to [Off] (page 39).
The continuous recording time of a movie may be shorter, depending on the ambient
temperature or the status of the camera. See “Notes on continuous...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/49586/w300_sony-camera-alpha-slt-a99-instruction-manual-64.png "Page 65
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Shooting and viewing images
Recording movies
Notes The sound of the camera and the lens in operation may be recorded while recording a
movie. Using the silent multi-controller, you can reduce the sound of the dialing
operation for adjustments you need to make (page 33). You can disable sound
recording by setting [Audio Recording] to [Off] (page 39).
The continuous recording time of a movie may be shorter, depending on the ambient
temperature or the status of the camera. See “Notes on continuous...")
65 Shooting and viewing images Recording movies Notes The sound of the camera and the lens in operation may be recorded while recording a movie. Using the silent multi-controller, you can reduce the sound of the dialing operation for adjustments you need to make (page 33). You can disable sound recording by setting [Audio Recording] to [Off] (page 39). The continuous recording time of a movie may be shorter, depending on the ambient temperature or the status of the camera. See “Notes on continuous...
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Playing back images
Note Movies recorded with other devices may not be played back on this camera.
To play back still images, set [Still/Movie Select] to [Folder View(Still)],
and to play back movies, set [Still/Movie Select] to [Folder View(MP4)] or
[AVCHD View] according to the file format.
MENU button t 1 t [Still/Movie Select] t Select the
desired mode
1Press the button.
button
2Select an image with b/B on the multi-selector.
To play back movies, press the center of the multi-selector....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/49586/w300_sony-camera-alpha-slt-a99-instruction-manual-65.png "Page 66
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Playing back images
Note Movies recorded with other devices may not be played back on this camera.
To play back still images, set [Still/Movie Select] to [Folder View(Still)],
and to play back movies, set [Still/Movie Select] to [Folder View(MP4)] or
[AVCHD View] according to the file format.
MENU button t 1 t [Still/Movie Select] t Select the
desired mode
1Press the button.
button
2Select an image with b/B on the multi-selector.
To play back movies, press the center of the multi-selector....")
66 Playing back images Note Movies recorded with other devices may not be played back on this camera. To play back still images, set [Still/Movie Select] to [Folder View(Still)], and to play back movies, set [Still/Movie Select] to [Folder View(MP4)] or [AVCHD View] according to the file format. MENU button t 1 t [Still/Movie Select] t Select the desired mode 1Press the button. button 2Select an image with b/B on the multi-selector. To play back movies, press the center of the multi-selector....
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Shooting and viewing images
Deleting images
Prior to deleting the image, be sure to make a copy or decide whether you
no longer wish to keep the image or not. Make a copy of any images you
may want to keep before deleting them from the camera
Note Protected images cannot be deleted.
1Display the image you want to
delete and press the button.
button
2Select [Delete] with v on the multi-selector, then press the
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Shooting and viewing images
Deleting images
Prior to deleting the image, be sure to make a copy or decide whether you
no longer wish to keep the image or not. Make a copy of any images you
may want to keep before deleting them from the camera
Note Protected images cannot be deleted.
1Display the image you want to
delete and press the button.
button
2Select [Delete] with v on the multi-selector, then press the
center of the multi-selector.")
67 Shooting and viewing images Deleting images Prior to deleting the image, be sure to make a copy or decide whether you no longer wish to keep the image or not. Make a copy of any images you may want to keep before deleting them from the camera Note Protected images cannot be deleted. 1Display the image you want to delete and press the button. button 2Select [Delete] with v on the multi-selector, then press the center of the multi-selector.
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68 Selecting a shooting mode Selecting a shooting mode The following shooting modes are provided with the camera: Press the Fn button when you want to change the function of the selected mode (pages 31, 34). Rotate the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock button on the center of the mode dial. (Auto Mode)Allows you to easily shoot any subject under any conditions because the camera makes appropriate judgements on the situation to adjust the settings. (Program Auto)Allows you to shoot with...
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Selecting a shooting mode
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 the exposure mode is set to M, the exposure can be compensated
only when the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO].
Shoot ModeExposure
Comp.
(30)Self-timer
(35)Cont.
Shooting
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Selecting a shooting mode
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 the exposure mode is set to M, the exposure can be compensated
only when the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO].
Shoot ModeExposure
Comp.
(30)Self-timer
(35)Cont.
Shooting
(35)Face
Detection...")
69 Selecting a shooting mode 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 the exposure mode is set to M, the exposure can be compensated only when the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO]. Shoot ModeExposure Comp. (30)Self-timer (35)Cont. Shooting (35)Face Detection...
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70 Various functions Using the various functions of the camera thoughtfully This “Instruction Manual” mainly provides the preparation of the camera before you use it, and information on the functions list. For details of the functions, refer to the “α Handbook” on the CD-ROM. This chapter introduces some functions described in the “α Handbook.” In addition to the Continuous AF function, assist areas are displayed to help you to continue to focus on subjects. An assist area is displayed only when a...