Sony Camera Alpha Slt A99 Instruction Manual
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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/w64_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....")
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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.](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/49586/w64_sony-camera-alpha-slt-a99-instruction-manual-66.png "Page 67
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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.")
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/49586/w64_sony-camera-alpha-slt-a99-instruction-manual-68.png "Page 69
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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...")
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Using the various functions of the camera thoughtfully
In addition to full HD quality movie settings, the following items can be
set: [Audio Rec Level], [Audio Level Display] and [Audio Output Timing].
Movie recording with a positive approach to audio
1Set the mode dial to (Movie).
2i (Headphones) jack
When headphones are used, you can
set the echo compensation using
[Audio Output Timing].
2MENU button t 2
[Audio Rec Level]
You can adjust the
audio recording level
by monitoring the
level...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/49586/w64_sony-camera-alpha-slt-a99-instruction-manual-71.png "Page 72
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Using the various functions of the camera thoughtfully
In addition to full HD quality movie settings, the following items can be
set: [Audio Rec Level], [Audio Level Display] and [Audio Output Timing].
Movie recording with a positive approach to audio
1Set the mode dial to (Movie).
2i (Headphones) jack
When headphones are used, you can
set the echo compensation using
[Audio Output Timing].
2MENU button t 2
[Audio Rec Level]
You can adjust the
audio recording level
by monitoring the
level...")
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Using the various functions of the camera thoughtfully
Various functions
The ISO sensitivity can be set to AUTO, or be adjusted between ISO 50
and ISO 25600.
When [AUTO] is selected, you can change the range of the AUTO setting
that is automatically set with [ISO AUTO Maximum] or [ISO AUTO
Minimum].
When you select (Multi Frame Noise Reduct.), you can select larger
ISO numbers than the maximum ISO sensitivity.
The camera shoots continuous multiple images automatically, combines the
images,...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/49586/w64_sony-camera-alpha-slt-a99-instruction-manual-72.png "Page 73
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Using the various functions of the camera thoughtfully
Various functions
The ISO sensitivity can be set to AUTO, or be adjusted between ISO 50
and ISO 25600.
When [AUTO] is selected, you can change the range of the AUTO setting
that is automatically set with [ISO AUTO Maximum] or [ISO AUTO
Minimum].
When you select (Multi Frame Noise Reduct.), you can select larger
ISO numbers than the maximum ISO sensitivity.
The camera shoots continuous multiple images automatically, combines the
images,...")
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Using the various functions of the camera thoughtfully
You can select the style to be used to perform image processing from
among 13 styles, and you can also adjust the contrast, saturation, and
sharpness for each Creative Style.
Creative Style
1Select [Creative Style] with the Fn
button.
2Select the desired Creative Style or
the style box with v/V on the multi-
selector.
Creative Style item (13 types) Style box
You can fine-tune the setting from
the original setting and save the
adjusted setting.](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/49586/w64_sony-camera-alpha-slt-a99-instruction-manual-73.png "Page 74
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Using the various functions of the camera thoughtfully
You can select the style to be used to perform image processing from
among 13 styles, and you can also adjust the contrast, saturation, and
sharpness for each Creative Style.
Creative Style
1Select [Creative Style] with the Fn
button.
2Select the desired Creative Style or
the style box with v/V on the multi-
selector.
Creative Style item (13 types) Style box
You can fine-tune the setting from
the original setting and save the
adjusted setting.")
71 Using the various functions of the camera thoughtfully Various functions You can restrict the autofocus range. This function allows the camera to focus on a subject without interference from objects in the back-ground and fore-ground. AF Range Control 2Set the maximum shooting distance with the front control dial and set the minimum shooting distance with the rear control dial. 1Press the AF RANGE button so that the AF RANGE screen appears. 3Press the AF RANGE button again to lock the distance. The AF area and assist area that overlap with the subject located within the AF range you set turn to yellow. An assist area is displayed only when a compatible lens is attached to the camera.
72 Using the various functions of the camera thoughtfully In addition to full HD quality movie settings, the following items can be set: [Audio Rec Level], [Audio Level Display] and [Audio Output Timing]. Movie recording with a positive approach to audio 1Set the mode dial to (Movie). 2i (Headphones) jack When headphones are used, you can set the echo compensation using [Audio Output Timing]. 2MENU button t 2 [Audio Rec Level] You can adjust the audio recording level by monitoring the level meter.[Audio Level Display] You can display the audio level on the screen and shoot the image. 3Press the MOVIE button to start or stop recording.
73 Using the various functions of the camera thoughtfully Various functions The ISO sensitivity can be set to AUTO, or be adjusted between ISO 50 and ISO 25600. When [AUTO] is selected, you can change the range of the AUTO setting that is automatically set with [ISO AUTO Maximum] or [ISO AUTO Minimum]. When you select (Multi Frame Noise Reduct.), you can select larger ISO numbers than the maximum ISO sensitivity. The camera shoots continuous multiple images automatically, combines the images, reduces the noise, and records 1 image. The image recorded is comprised of one image combined from those taken. ISO sensitivity/Multi frame noise reduction 1Press the ISO button. 2Select the desired setting with v/V on the multi-selector.
74 Using the various functions of the camera thoughtfully You can select the style to be used to perform image processing from among 13 styles, and you can also adjust the contrast, saturation, and sharpness for each Creative Style. Creative Style 1Select [Creative Style] with the Fn button. 2Select the desired Creative Style or the style box with v/V on the multi- selector. Creative Style item (13 types) Style box You can fine-tune the setting from the original setting and save the adjusted setting.
75 Using the various functions of the camera thoughtfully Various functions You can shoot night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod. A burst of shots is taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur, camera shake, and noise. Using the DRO/Auto HDR function, you can capture various gradations of the contrast of images. DRO: 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 the correctly exposed image, the bright areas of an under exposed image and the dark areas of an over exposed image to create an image with rich gradation. Hand-held Twilight DRO/Auto HDR 1Set the mode dial to . 2Fn button t [Scene Selection] t [Hand-held Twilight] 1Select [DRO/Auto HDR] with the Fn button. 2Select the desired setting with v/V on the multi-selector.
76 Using the various functions of the camera thoughtfully Convenient functions for playback are as follows: Playback functions Image index screen Pressing the DISP button changes the screen from the 9-image screen to the 4- image screen. Deletes unnecessary images. Changes to the playback screen. Rotates the image counter- clockwise. Pressing the center of the multi- selector rotates the image counter- clockwise. Magnifies or demagnifies images.
77 Viewing images on a computer Viewing images on a computer Using the software Following applications are contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) to allow more versatile use of images shot with your camera. “Image Data Converter” “PlayMemories Home” “Remote Camera Control” For detailed notes on installation, also see pages 80, 81. With “Image Data Converter” you can do things such as the following: Open and edit images recorded in RAW format with various corrections, such as tone curve, and sharpness. Adjust images with white balance, exposure, and creative style, etc. Save the images displayed and edited on a computer. You can either save the image as RAW format or save it in the general file format. Display and compare RAW/JPEG images recorded with this camera. Rate the images on a scale of 5. Set color labels. To use “Image Data Converter,” refer to Help. Click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Image Data Converter] t [Help] t [Image Data Converter Ver.4]. “Image Data Converter” support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/ With “PlayMemories Home” you can do things such as the following: Set images shot with the camera and display them on the computer. Organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them. Retouch (red-eye reduction, etc.), print, send still images as e-mail attachments, and change the shooting date. Edit images on the computer, such as trimming, resizing. Using “Image Data Converter” Using “PlayMemories Home”
78 Using the software Print or save still images with the date. Create Blu-ray discs or DVD discs from AVCHD movies imported to a computer. (An Internet connection environment is required when a Blu- ray disc/DVD disc is created for the first time.) Notes “PlayMemories Home” is not compatible with Mac computers. When you play back images on Mac computers, use the appropriate application software supplied with the Mac computer. Movies recorded with the [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)], [60i 24M(FX)]/[50i 24M(FX)] or [24p 24M(FX)]/[25p 24M(FX)] setting in [Record Setting] are converted by “PlayMemories Home” in order to create an AVCHD recording disc. This conversion can take a long time. Also, you cannot create a disc with the original image quality. If you want to keep the original image quality, you must store your movies on a Blu-ray disc. To use “PlayMemories Home,” refer to “PlayMemories Home Help Guide.” Double-click the shortcut of (PlayMemories Home Help Guide) on the desktop. Or, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [PlayMemories Home] t [PlayMemories Home Help Guide]. “PlayMemories Home” support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/ Connect the camera to your computer. With “Remote Camera Control” you can: Set up the camera or record an image from the computer. Record an image directly to the computer. Perform an Interval Timer Shooting. Set up the following before use: MENU button t 3 t [USB Connection] t [PC Remote] To use “Remote Camera Control,” refer to Help. Click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Remote Camera Control] t [Help] t [Remote Camera Control Ver.3]. Using “Remote Camera Control”
79 Using the software Viewing images on a computer Note In Interval Timer Shooting, the drive mode is set to [Single Shooting]. If the focus is not achieved, the shutter is not released (except when the manual focus is selected or [Priority setup] in the Still shooting menu is set to [Release]). The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software and importing images via a USB connection. * 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or later is required to use the function for creating discs. ** Starter (Edition) is not supported. The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software and importing images via a USB connection. Recommended computer environment (Windows) OS (pre-installed)Microsoft Windows XP* SP3/Windows Vista** SP2/ Windows 7 SP1 “PlayMemories Home”CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (For playing/editing the High Definition movies: Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster/Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz or faster (AVC HD (FX/FH)), Intel Core 2 Duo 2.40 GHz or faster (AVC HD (PS))) Memory: Windows XP 512MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended), Windows Vista/Windows 7 1 GB or more Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation- approximately 500 MB Display: Screen resolution-1024 × 768 dots or more “Image Data Converter Ver.4”/ “Remote Camera Control Ver.3”CPU/Memory: Pentium 4 or faster/1 GB or more Display: 1024 × 768 dots or more Recommended computer environment (Mac) OS (pre-installed)USB Connection: Mac OS X v10.3 – v10.8 “Image Data Converter Ver.4” “Remote Camera Control Ver.3”: Mac OS X v10.5 – v10.8 “Image Data Converter Ver.4”/ ‘Remote Camera Control Ver.3”CPU: Intel Core Solo/Core Duo/Core 2 Duo or faster Memory: 1 GB or more is recommended. Display: 1024 × 768 dots or more
80 Using the software Notes Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment. If you connect 2 or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time, some devices, including the camera, may not operate, depending on the types of USB devices you are using. Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer), as the camera is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant). When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time. Log on as Administrator. Installing the software (Windows) 1Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears. If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (For Windows XP: [My Computer]) t (PMHOME) t [Install.exe]. If the AutoPlay screen appears, select “Run Install.exe” and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with the installation. 2Click [Install]. Make sure that “Image Data Converter” and “PlayMemories Home” are checked and follow the instructions on the screen. Connect the camera to the computer by following the instructions on the screen. When the restarting confirmation message appears, restart the computer following the instructions on the screen. DirectX may be installed depending on the system environment of your computer.