Sony Camera Slt A58 Instruction Manual

Function list
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Function list
Functions that can be operated using 
the buttons/switch
You can set up or operate various functions using the buttons/switch.
For the location of the buttons/switch, see “Identifying parts” (page 13).
 button (41)Pops the flash up.
 button (43)/AV button/
 button (48)Adjusts the exposure./Sets up the aperture value./Scales 
an image up when viewing images.
ISO button (53)Adjusts the ISO sensitivity.
FINDER/LCD button (57)Switches the display between the LCD screen and...

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Selecting a function using the Fn 
(Function) button
This button is used for setting up or executing functions used frequently in 
shooting.
To set up the camera directly from the recording information screen
Turn the control dial without pressing the center z in step 2. You can set 
up the camera directly from the recording information screen.
1Press the Fn button.
2Select the desired item using v/V/b/B on the control button, 
then press the center z to execute.
The setup screen appears.
3Following...

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Functions that can be selected using 
the Fn (Function) button
The functions that can be selected using the Fn button are as follows:
Scene Selection (38)Selects an appropriate mode from among the Scene Selection 
preset settings to suit shooting conditions.
(Portrait/Sports Action/Macro/Landscape/Sunset/Night 
Scene/Hand-held Twilight/Night Portrait)
MovieSelects the exposure mode to suit your subject or your effect 
and records movies.
(P/A/S/M)
Drive Mode (45)Sets a drive mode, such...

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White BalanceAdjusts the color tone of images.
(Auto WB/Daylight/Shade/Cloudy/Incandescent/Fluor.: 
Warm White/Fluor.: Cool White/Fluor.: Day White/Fluor.: 
Daylight/Flash/C.Temp./Filter/Custom)
DRO/Auto HDRAdjusts the brightness and contrast automatically.
(Off/D-Range Opt./Auto HDR)
Creative StyleSelects the desired image processing.
(Standard/Vivid/Portrait/Landscape/Sunset/Black & White)
Picture EffectShoots with the desired effect...

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Functions selected using the MENU 
button
You can set the basic settings for the camera as a whole or execute 
functions such as shooting, playback, or other operations.
Press the MENU button, then set up the desired item using v/V/b/B on the 
control button, then press the center of the control button.
Still shooting menu
Select a menu page Select a menu item
Image Size (47)Selects the size of still images.
(L: 20M/M: 10M/S: 5.0M (When [Aspect Ratio] is set to 
[3:2])
L: 17M/M:...

Functions selected using the MENU button
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Movie shooting menu
Long Exposure NRSets noise reduction processing for shots with a shutter speed 
of 1 second or longer.
(On/Off)
High ISO NRSets noise reduction processing for high-sensitivity shooting.
(High/Normal/Low)
Flash controlSets the method for determining the intensity of flash output.
(ADI flash/Pre-flash TTL)
AF IlluminatorSets the AF illuminator, which provides light for a dark scene 
to aid focusing.
(Auto/Off)
SteadyShotSets SteadyShot....

Functions selected using the MENU button
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Custom menu
Audio RecordingSets whether to record audio when shooting a movie.
(On/Off)
Wind Noise Reduct.Reduces wind noise during movie recording.
(On/Off)
Eye-Start AFSets whether to use auto focus when you look through the 
viewfinder.
(On/Off)
FINDER/LCD SettingSets the method for switching between the viewfinder and 
LCD screen.
(Auto/Manual)
Red Eye ReductionReduces the red-eye phenomenon during flash use.
(On/Off)
Release w/o LensSets...

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Peaking LevelEnhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color 
in manual focus mode.
(High/Mid/Low/Off)
Peaking ColorSets the color used for the peaking function.
(Red/Yellow/White)
Live View DisplaySets whether to display the effect of a function on the screen, 
such as the effect of the exposure compensation value.
(Setting Effect ON/Setting Effect OFF)
Func. of AEL buttonAssigns the desired function to the AEL button.
(Exposure Comp./Drive...

Functions selected using the MENU button
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Playback menu
* Available items differ depending on the view mode.Lens Comp.: 
DistortionCompensates for distortion on the screen caused by the 
attached lens.
(Auto/Off)
e-Front Curtain 
ShutterSets whether or not to use the electronic front curtain shutter 
function.
(On/Off)
Face RegistrationRegisters or changes the person to be given priority when 
focusing.
(New Registration/Order Exchanging/Delete/Delete All)
Still/Movie SelectAllows you...

Functions selected using the MENU button
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Memory Card Tool menu
Clock setup menu
Setup menu
FormatFormats the memory card.
File NumberSets the method used to assign file numbers to still images 
and MP4 movies.
(Series/Reset)
Folder NameSets the folder format for still images.
(Standard Form/Date Form)
Select REC FolderChanges the selected folder for storing still images and MP4 
movies.
New FolderCreates a new folder for storing still images and MP4 movies.
Recover Image DBRecovers the image...