Sony Camera Alpha Slt A99 Instruction Manual

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Preparing the camera
Inserting the battery pack/memory 
card (sold separately)
This camera is equipped with 2 memory card slots; SLOT1 can be used 
with “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media or SD cards, but SLOT2 can be used 
only with SD cards.
1While sliding the battery cover 
open lever, open the cover.
2Firmly insert the battery pack all 
the way while pressing the lock 
lever with the tip of the battery.
Lock lever
3Close the cover.
4While sliding the memory card 
cover, open the cover. 
						

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Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)
To select the memory card to be used for recording[Slot 1] is selected in the default settings. Use slot 1 when you do not want 
to change the setting and intend to use only a single memory card.
MENU button t  1 t [Select Recording Media] t Select the 
desired slot
 You can also set [Select Recording Media] from the Quick Navi screen 
(page 31).
To record an image on both memory cards at the same timeYou can record the same images on both memory cards at the same time or 
sort images onto the different memory cards by the type of image 
(page 44).
MENU button t  1 t [Recording Mode] t Select the desired setting
5Insert a memory card.
 With the notched corner facing as 
illustrated, insert the memory card until 
it clicks into place.
Memory card slot 1
Ensure the notched corner faces
correctly.
6Close the cover.
Memory card slot 2 
						

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Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)
Preparing the camera
To remove the memory cardCheck that the access lamp (page 18) is not lit, then open the memory card 
cover, and push the memory card once.
To check the remaining battery levelThe supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions 
for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your 
camera. The remaining battery time in percent figures is displayed 
according to the operating conditions of your camera.
You can use 2 battery packs installed in the Vertical Grip (sold separately) 
by attaching it to the camera. Including the battery pack installed in the 
camera, this provides a total of 3 battery packs that are switched 
automatically.
You can check the status of these battery packs on the screen.
The remaining battery level of the battery pack inserted in the 
camera
  The remaining battery level of the battery packs inserted in 
the Vertical Grip
For details on the Vertical Grip, refer to the operating instructions supplied 
with the Vertical Grip.
To remove the battery pack from the camera
Battery level“Battery 
exhausted.”
High  LowYou cannot shoot 
any more pictures.
Turn off the camera. Slide the lock lever 
in the direction of the arrow after 
confirming that the vibration of the 
camera has stopped and both the LCD 
screen and access lamp are turned off, 
then remove the battery pack. Be careful 
not to drop the battery pack.
Lock lever 
						

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Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately)
The following memory cards are compatible with this camera. However, all 
memory cards are not guaranteed to work with this camera.
 MultiMediaCard cannot be used.
*1 “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media that match the Mark2
*2 SD cards that match the Class 4 or faster
*3 SD cards that match the Class 10 or UHS1 interface
Notes “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media cannot be used with slot 2.
 Images recorded on an SDXC memory card cannot be imported to or played on 
computers or AV devices that are not compatible with exFAT. Make sure that the 
device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it to the camera. If you connect 
your camera to an incompatible device, you may be prompted to format the card. 
Never format the card in response to this prompt, as doing so will erase all data on 
the card. (exFAT is the file system used on SDXC memory cards.)
Compatible memory cards
Types of memory cardStill 
imagesMoviesMovies 
(Simult. Rec)In this manual
Memory Stick PRO Duo *
1–
Memory Stick 
PRO Duo
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
SD memory card *
2*3
SD card SDHC memory card *2*3
SDXC memory card *2*3 
						

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Preparing the camera
Attaching a lens
Notes When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button.
 Do not use force when attaching a lens.
 E-mount lenses are not compatible with this camera.
 When a DT lens is attached or [APS-C Size Capture] is set to [On] in the   Setup 
menu, a live view image is displayed in full screen view on the LCD screen with the 
angle of view of the APS-C size. The live view image in the viewfinder is also 
displayed entirely and you can check the composition or effect using the whole 
screen.
1Remove the body cap from the 
camera and the rear lens cap 
from the rear of the lens.
 When changing the lens, quickly 
change the lens away from dusty 
locations so as to keep dust or debris 
from getting inside the camera.
 When shooting, remove the front lens 
cap from the front of the lens.
Front lens cap
Rear lens cap
2Mount the lens by aligning the 
orange index marks (mounting 
indexes) on the lens and camera.
Orange index marks
3Turn the lens clockwise until it 
clicks into the locked position.
Be sure to put the lens on straight.
Body cap 
						

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Attaching a lens
 When you want to shoot full-frame images, use a lens designed for a full-frame 
camera.
 When you use a lens for which a tripod socket is provided, attach the lens onto the 
tripod using the tripod socket provided to help balance the weight of the lens.
 When carrying the camera with a lens attached, hold both the camera and the lens 
firmly.
 Do not hold the part of the lens that is extended for the zoom or focus adjustment.
To remove the lens
Note on changing the lens
When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and 
adheres to the surface of the image sensor (the part that converts the light to 
an electric signal), it may appear as dark spots on the image, depending on 
the shooting environment.
The camera is equipped with an anti-dust function to prevent dust from 
landing on the image sensor. However, quickly change the lens away from 
dusty locations when attaching/removing a lens.
1Press the lens release button all 
the way in and turn the lens 
counterclockwise until it stops.
Lens release button
2Attach the caps to the front and 
rear of the lens and the body cap 
to the camera.
 Before you attach them, remove dust 
from them. 
						

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Preparing the camera
Setting the date and time
When you turn the camera on for the first time or after you initialize the 
functions, the date/time setup screen appears.
1Set the power switch to ON to turn 
the camera on.
The screen used for setting date and time 
appears.
 To turn the camera off, set it to OFF.
2Verify that [Enter] is selected on 
the LCD screen, then press the 
center of the multi-selector.
3Select your area with b/B on the multi-selector, then press the 
center of the multi-selector.
4Select each item with b/B and 
set the numeric value with v/V.
[Daylight Svg.:]: Turns on or off the 
daylight saving time setting.
[Date Format:]: Selects the format to 
display date.
 Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and 
noon as 12:00 PM. 
						

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Setting the date and time
To cancel the date/time setting operationPress the MENU button.
When you turn the camera on for the first time, the date/time setup screen 
appears automatically. The next time, set up the date and time from the 
menu.
Maintaining the date and time settingThis camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date 
and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off, or 
the battery is installed or not.
5Repeat step 4 to set other items, then press the center of the 
multi-selector.
6Verify that [Enter] is selected, then press the center of the 
multi-selector.
Setting up the date/time again
MENU button t  1 t [Date/
Time Setup] or [Area Setting] 
(page 45) 
						

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Preparing the camera
Adjusting the angle of the LCD screen
Adjust the LCD screen to an easily 
viewable angle.
 Put your finger on the upper-left part of 
the LCD screen and draw it toward you.
 The LCD screen tilts 140 degrees 
upward and 180 degrees downward.
 The LCD screen rotates 180 degrees 
clockwise and 90 degrees 
counterclockwise.
 When the LCD screen is not used, it is 
recommended that you close it with the 
screen side facing to the camera.
Note When the LCD screen is open, the eyepiece 
sensors may not be able to function in 
situations involving low-position shooting. If 
you look into the viewfinder and the viewing 
mode does not switch from the monitor to the 
viewfinder automatically, press the FINDER/
LCD button. 
						

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Shooting a clear image without camera 
shake
“Camera shake” refers to unwanted movement of the camera that occurs 
after the shutter button has been pressed, resulting in a blurred image.
To reduce camera shake follow the instructions below.
Note The camera shake warning indicator does not appear in the following situations: 
– The exposure mode is set to M/S, or during movie recording.
–  When the viewing mode is set to other than [Display All Info.].
The SteadyShot function is available with this camera to reduce camera 
shake. The SteadyShot function can be set separately for still image 
shooting and for movie recording.
The SteadyShot function is set to [On] for still image shooting and [Off] for 
movie recording in the default settings.
MENU button t   3 or   1 t [SteadyShot] t Select the 
desired setting
 You can also set the SteadyShot function used for still image shooting 
from the Quick Navi screen (page 31).
Camera shake warning indicator
In situations where the camera may be 
subject to camera-shake, the 
(Camera shake warning) indicator 
flashes. In this case, use a tripod or the 
flash.
(Camera shake warning)
indicator
Using the SteadyShot function