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 
INSTRUCTIONS.
If the shape of the plug does not fit the 
power outlet, use an attachment plug 
adaptor of the proper configuration for the 
power outlet.
Battery packIf the battery pack is mishandled, the 
battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even 
chemical burns. Observe the following 
cautions.
• Do not disassemble.
 Do not crush and do not expose the 
battery pack to any shock or force such as 
hammering, dropping or stepping on it.
 Do not short circuit and do not allow 
metal objects to come into contact with 
the battery terminals.
 Do not expose to high temperature above 
60°C (140°F) such as in direct sunlight or 
in a car parked in the sun.
 Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.
 Do not handle damaged or leaking 
lithium ion batteries.
 Be sure to charge the battery pack using a 
genuine Sony battery charger or a device 
that can charge the battery pack.
 Keep the battery pack out of the reach of 
small children.
 Keep the battery pack dry.
 Replace only with the same or equivalent 
type recommended by Sony.
 Dispose of used battery packs promptly 
as described in the instructions.
Battery chargerUse the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) 
when using the Charger. Disconnect the 
Charger from the wall outlet (wall socket) 
immediately if any malfunction occurs 
while using the apparatus.
The power cord (mains lead), if supplied, is 
designed specifically for use with this 
camera only, and should not be used with 
other electrical equipment.
WARNING
Caution 
						

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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, Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful 
interference, and (2) this device must 
accept any interference received, including 
interference that may cause undesired 
operation.
This Class B digital apparatus complies 
with Canadian ICES-003.
UL is an internationally recognized safety 
organization.
The UL Mark on the product means it has 
been UL Listed.
If you have any questions about this 
product, you may call: 
Sony Customer Information Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669)
The number below is for the FCC related 
matters only.
Regulatory Information
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or 
modifications not expressly approved in 
this manual could void your authority to 
operate this equipment.
For Customers in the U.S.A. 
and Canada
For Customers in the U.S.A.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: SLT-A99V
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics 
Inc.
Address:16530 Via Esprillo,
San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the 
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions: (1) This 
device may not cause harmful 
interference, and (2) this device must 
accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause 
undesired operation. 
						

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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 
interference will not occur in a particular 
installation. If this equipment does cause 
harmful interference to radio or television 
reception, which can be determined by 
turning the equipment off and on, the user 
is encouraged to try to correct the 
interference by one or more of the 
following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving 
antenna.
– Increase the separation between the 
equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet 
on a circuit different from that to which 
the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced 
radio/TV technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be used 
with the equipment in order to comply with 
the limits for a digital device pursuant to 
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that 
this SLT-A99V Interchangeable Lens 
Digital Camera is in compliance with the 
essential requirements and other relevant 
provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC. For 
details, please access the following URL:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
Notice for the customers in the 
countries applying EU Directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony 
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku 
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized 
Representative for EMC and product safety 
is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger 
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For 
any service or guarantee matters please 
refer to the addresses given in separate 
service or guarantee documents.
This product has been tested and found 
compliant with the limits set out in the 
R&TTE Directive for using connection 
cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
AttentionThe electromagnetic fields at the specific 
frequencies may influence the picture and 
sound of this unit.
NoticeIf static electricity or electromagnetism 
causes data transfer to discontinue midway 
(fail), restart the application or disconnect 
and connect the communication cable 
(USB, etc.) again.
For Customers in Europe 
						

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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 for the environment 
and human health, which could otherwise 
be caused by inappropriate waste handling 
of this product. The recycling of materials 
will help to conserve natural resources. For 
more detailed information about recycling 
of this product, please contact your local 
Civic Office, your household waste 
disposal service or the shop where you 
purchased the product.
Disposal of waste batteries 
(applicable in the European Union 
and other European countries with 
separate collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the 
packaging indicates that the battery 
provided with this product shall not be 
treated as household waste.
On certain batteries this symbol might be 
used in combination with a chemical 
symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury 
(Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery 
contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 
0.004% lead.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of 
correctly, you will help prevent potentially 
negative consequences for the environment 
and human health which could otherwise be 
caused by inappropriate waste handling of 
the battery. The recycling of the materials 
will help to conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety, 
performance or data integrity reasons 
require a permanent connection with an 
incorporated battery, this battery should be 
replaced by qualified service staff only.
To ensure that the battery will be treated 
properly, hand over the product at end-of-
life to the applicable collection point for the 
recycling of electrical and electronic 
equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the 
section on how to remove the battery from 
the product safely. Hand the battery over to 
the applicable collection point for the 
recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed information about 
recycling of this product or battery, please 
contact your local Civic Office, your 
household waste disposal service or the 
shop where you purchased the product. 
						

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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 cover, please 
contact your nearest Sony service station.
Notice for customers in the 
United Kingdom 
						

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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 ..................................................................... 17
Top side  ...................................................................... 19
Sides ........................................................................... 21
Bottom ........................................................................ 23
Shoe adaptor  ............................................................... 24
List of icons on the screen  ............................................... 25
List of icons on the LCD screen ................................. 25
List of icons on the display panel ............................... 29
Functions listFunctions that can be operated with the buttons/dial
..................................................................................... 30
How to use the Quick Navi screen  ............................. 31
How to use the silent multi-controller ........................ 32
Selecting a function with the Fn (Function) button ......... 34
Functions that can be selected with the Fn (Function) button
..................................................................................... 35
The functions selected with the MENU button  ............... 37
Using the In-Camera Guide ............................................. 48
Preparing the cameraCharging the battery pack ................................................ 49
Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)
..................................................................................... 51
Compatible memory cards  ......................................... 54
Attaching a lens  ............................................................... 55
Setting the date and time  ................................................. 57
Setting up the date/time again  .................................... 58
Adjusting the angle of the LCD screen  ........................... 59
Shooting a clear image without camera shake  ................ 60 
						

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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  ........................................................ 66
Switching between still images and movies ............... 66
Deleting images  ............................................................... 67
Selecting a shooting modeSelecting a shooting mode  ............................................... 68
Functions available for each shooting mode  ................... 69
Various functionsUsing the various functions of the camera thoughtfully
..................................................................................... 70
Depth Map Assist Continuous AF  ............................. 70
AF Range Control  ...................................................... 71
Movie recording with a positive approach to audio
............................................................................ 72
ISO sensitivity/Multi frame noise reduction  .............. 73
Creative Style  ............................................................. 74
Hand-held Twilight  .................................................... 75
DRO/Auto HDR  ......................................................... 75
Playback functions  ..................................................... 76
Viewing images on a computerUsing the software  ........................................................... 77
OthersLearning more about the camera (a Handbook)  .............. 82
Checking the number of recordable images/recording time
..................................................................................... 83
Specifications .................................................................. 87
Index ............................................................. 94 
						

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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 adjusted between ISO 50 and ISO 25600.
When you select   (Multi Frame Noise Reduct.), you can select larger 
ISO numbers than the maximum ISO sensitivity.
White balance (36)You can adjust the color tones.
You can select an option to suit a light source, or perform a fine adjustment 
by combining the color temperature with the color filter.
Drive mode (35)You can use an appropriate drive mode to suit your purposes, such as 
single-shot advanced, continuous advanced, bracket, or shooting with a 
Wireless Remote Commander.
AF Range Control (71)You can restrict the autofocus range to prevent unintended subjects from 
being focused on.
Shooting functions used frequently
Original characteristic functions 
						

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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 images, such as the exposure, by 
using the selected style as the base.
Hand-held Twilight (75)You can shoot night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod.
Movie recording with manual adjustments (35)You can adjust the exposure in P, A, S, M mode during movie recording.
Screen information (40)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. You can change the screen mode by 
pressing the DISP button.
Quick Navi (31)In viewfinder mode, you can quickly switch the LCD screen to the Quick 
Navi screen by pressing the Fn button. You can set the items with an 
intuitive operation.
Silent multi-controller (32)Using the silent multi-controller that is designed to reduce the sound of dial 
rotation, you can set certain items silently, such as focus mode, or recording 
level.
How to operate or customize the camera