Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto A900 del fabbricante Sony
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2 Owner’s Reco rd The 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. DSLR-A900 Serial No. __________________________ To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
3 For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them.
4 – Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. – Never place the set in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided. – Do not place the set near or over a radiator or heat register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight.
5 Read this first Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.
6 Regulatory Informa tion CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. 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.
7 This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit.
8 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.
9 Notes on using your camera No compen sation for cont ents of the recordin g The contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or a memory card, etc. Back up recommenda tion To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up) data to other medium.
10 Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................. ....................... . 3 Read this first ........ ....................... ....................... ............... 5 Notes on using your camera ............................... ............
11 Using a flash (not supplied ) ............ ....................... .......... 65 Selecting the flash mode .............................. .............. 66 Shooting with Slow Sync ............... ....................... ..... 67 Shooting with High Sp eed Sync (HSS) .
12 Using the menu Menu function list ...... .................. ....................... ........... 105 Recording menu 1 ........................................ ........... 107 Recording menu 2 ........................................ ........... 110 Recording menu 3 .
Preparing the camera 13 Preparing t he camera Checking the accessories supplied The number in p arentheses indicates th e number of p ieces. • BC-VM10 Battery charger (1)/ Power cord (m ains lead) (.
14 Preparing the battery pack When using the camera fo r the first t ime, be sure to charge the NP- FM500H “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (s upplied). The “InfoLITHIUM ” battery pack can be char ged even when it has not been fully depleted. It can also be used when it has not been f ully charged.
Preparing the camera 15 • We recommend charging the battery p ack in an ambient temperature of between 10 to 30°C (50 to 86°F). You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack outsid e of this temperature range. Notes • Connect the batter y charger to an easily ac cessible wall out let (wall socket) close by.
16 Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regio ns around the world. The representative s upply voltage and plug type are described in th is chart. Depend on an area, Different ty pe of plug and supply vo ltage are used. Attention: Power cord meeting dem ands from each country shall be used .
Preparing the camera 17 Oceania North America Central America South America Middle East Africa Singapore 230 50 BF Taiwan 110 60 A Thailand 220 50 C/BF Vietnam 220 50 A/C Countries/regions Voltage Fre.
18 To remove the battery pa ck Inserting the charged battery pack 1 While sliding the battery cover open lever, open the ba ttery cover. 2 Firmly insert the battery pack all the way while pressing the lock lever with the ti p of the battery. Lock lever 3 Close the battery cover.
Preparing the camera 19 To check the remain ing battery level Set the power switch to ON and chec k the level on the LCD monitor. The level is indicated with the percent fi gures, in addition to the following indicators.
20 • The measur ement method is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: C amera & Imag ing Product s Association) • The battery capacity decreases as the number of uses increases and also over time. • The number of images that can be recorded is decreased under the following conditions: – The surrounding temperature is low.
Preparing the camera 21 Attaching a lens Notes • The shutter is not released if the lens is not att ached, except when the mod e dial is set to M (page 55). • Using a DT lens is not guaranteed because the corners of the field are darkened and the camera does not meet th e prim ary AE performance s tandard.
22 Note on ch anging the lens The camera is equipped with an anti- dust function to prevent dust from landing on the image s ensor. However, quickly change th e lens away from dusty locations to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camera when attaching/removing a lens.
Preparing the camera 23 Inserting a memory card You can use a CompactFlash card (C F card), Microdrive, or “Me mory Stick Duo” as a memory card. Note • In the default setting, a CF card is selected as the memory card. If you use a “Memory Stick Duo,” you have to swi tch the memory card setting (page 24).
24 To remove the memory card To shoot using a “Memory Stick Duo” After turning on th e ca mera, follow the steps be low to switch the memory card setting. Check that the access lamp is not lit, then open the memory card cover. CompactFlash/Microdrive: Push down the CF card eject lever.
Preparing the camera 25 • The me mory card m ay be hot just af ter it has been used for a long time. Be careful when you handle it. • When the acce ss lamp is lit, do not remove the memory card or the battery pack, or turn off the po wer. The data may be corrupted.
26 • A “Memory Stick Duo” formatted with a computer is not gua ranteed to operate with this camera. • Data read/ write speeds differ de pending on the combination of the “Memory Stick Duo” and the equipment used . Notes on using a “Memory Stick Duo” • Do not press down hard when you write down on the memo area.
Preparing the camera 27 Preparing the camera When you turn the camera on for the first time, the date/time setup screen appears. Setting up the date 1 Set the power switch to ON to turn the camera on. • To turn the camera off, set it to OF F. 2 Verify that [OK] is selected on the LCD monitor, then press the center of the multi-selector.
28 To cancel the date/ time setting operation Press the MENU button. When it is hard to ro tate the diopter-adj ustment dial 5 Verify that [OK] is selected, t hen press the center of the multi- selector. Adjusting the diopter Adjust the diopter-a djustment dial to your eyesight un til th e indicators appear clearly in the viewfinder.
Preparing the camera 29 Using the accessories supplied This section describes how to use the sh oulder strap, Remote Commander clip, and Remote Commander.
30 You can catch the cord of the RM-S1AM Remote Commander (no t supplied) on the shoulder strap to secure it. Using the Remot e Commander clip 1 Open the Remote Commander clip. 2 Clip the strap and the cord of the Remote Commander to the Remote Commander clip.
Preparing the camera 31 The names of the button s To change the battery of the R emote Commander A 2 SEC (shutter release in 2 seconds) button (83, 88) B SHUTTER button (83, 88) C (Histogram) button (.
32 Note • When the lithium battery becomes weak , the operating distan ce of the Remote Commander ma y shorten, or the Remot e Commander may not function prop erly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithi um battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
Preparing the camera 33 Checking the numbe r of recordable images Notes • If “0” flashes in yellow, the memory ca rd is full. Replace t he memory card with another one, or delete images in the current memory ca rd (page 99).
34 “Memory Stick Duo” * When [As pect ratio] is set to [16:9], yo u can record more images than the numbers shown in the tables abo ve. However, if you record an imag e as a RAW image, the number is the same as that of the [3:2] aspect ratio.
Preparing the camera 35 Cleaning Wipe the screen surface with an LC D cl eaning kit (not supplied) to remove fingerprints, du st, etc. • When cleaning the lens surface, remove dust using a blower. In case of dust that sticks to the surface, wipe it off with a soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with lens cleaning solution.
36 If dust or debris enters the camera and lands on the image sensor, it may appear on the photo image, depen ding on the shooting environment. I f there is dust on the image sensor, use a commercially available blow er and clean the image sensor following the steps below.
Preparing the camera 37 Note • The camera starts beeping if the battery pa ck is discharged during cleani ng. Stop the cleaning immediately and turn the camer a off. 6 Use the blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area. • Do not touch the image sen sor with t he tip of the bl ower.
38 Before your operatio n Identifying parts a nd screen indicators See the pages in parenthese s for details of operation. A ISO button (74) B (Exposure) button (70) C DRIVE button (83) D Shutter butt.
Before your operation 39 A Viewfinder (28) B Eyepiece sensors (127) C Power switch (2 7) D MENU button (105) E DISP (Display) button/LC D brightness button (42, 92) F (Delete) button (99) G (Playback).
40 A “Memory Stick Duo” insertion slot (23) B Memory card cover (23) C CF card insertion slot (23) D CF card eject lever (24) E Hooks for shoulder strap (29) F REMOTE terminal G DC IN term inal .
Before your operation 41 • The illustration above is an example of t he detailed display in th e horizontal position. A B C LCD monitor (Recording information display) Display Indication P A S M Mode dial (49, 51) 1/125 Shutter speed (54) F5.6 Aperture (53) +2.
42 D Switching the recordin g information display • You can set the display so as not to be rotated with [Rec.info.disp.] in the Custom me nu (page 120 ).
Before your operation 43 Note • You can display the screen used for adjusting the b rightness of the LCD m onitor by pressing the DISP button a litt le longer (page 127).
44 A B * Even when the remaining number of recordab l e images is more than 999, “999” is displayed on the display p anel. To turn on th e backlight of the display pane l Display panel You can adjust white balance, ISO sensitivity, drive mo de, and exposure compensation by checking the display panel on the top of the camera.
Before your operation 45 A B Viewfinder Display Indication AF area (60) Spot AF area (60) Spot metering area (69) Shooting area for aspect ratio 16:9 (107) APS-C size area (134) Display Indication Flash comp ensation (73) Flash charging (65) WL Wireless flash (66) High-speed sync (67) Manual focus (62) z Focus (59) 125 Shutter speed (54) 5.
46 Camera shake warning indicator Due to potential camera shake, the (Camera shake wa rning) indicator flashes in the viewfinder. Note • The (Camera shak e warning) indicator is displ ayed only in the exposure modes that the shut ter speed is au tomatically se t.
Before your operation 47 Selecting a function/setting You can select a function for shoo ting or playback on the recording information display that is displayed by pressing the Fn (Function) button, or from the screens that are displ ayed by pressing the DRIVE or M ENU button, etc.
48 Using the Quick Navi screen, you ca n change settings directly on the recording information display. • Gray items on the Quick Navi screen are not available . • When using Creative Style (page 80), some of the setup tasks can be accomplished o nly on the Exclusive disp screen.
Shooting images 49 Shooting images Shooting with the automatic setting The “AUTO” mode allows you to easily sho ot any subject under any conditions. Notes • If you turn the camera off or change the exposure mode in th e AUTO mode, the main shooting funct ions are reset to the de fault s ettings.
50 • The actual setting may not correspond to th e positions of the focus mode lever and metering mode lever on the camera. Refer to t he information di splayed on the LCD monitor when you take pictures.
Shooting images 51 Exposure mode P: Program auto mode (belo w) Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the apertur e value) .
52 Program Shift You can temporarily change the sh utter speed and apertur e value combination with the correct ex posure determined by the camera maintained. Notes • If you turn the camera off and on or a cert ain period of time is passed, Program Shift “P S ” or “P A ” is canceled and returned to “P.
Shooting images 53 Shooting with Aperture priority If you set the aperture (a smaller F- number) wider, the in -focus range becomes narrower. Only the main subject is then in focus. Wh en the aperture is smaller (a larger F-numbe r), the in-focus range becomes wider.
54 Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicate d in shutter speed priority mode. • When using the flash (not supplied), if you close th e aperture (a larger F-number) by making the shutter speed slower, the light of the flash doe s not reach a distant subject.
Shooting images 55 You can manually adju st the shutter speed and aperture values. This mode is useful when you maintain the setting of the shutter speed and the aperture value or when you use an exposure meter. Notes • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not ind icated in manual exposure mode.
56 Manual shift You can change the shutter speed and aperture value co mbination without changing the ex posure you set. Rotate the front control dial whi le pressing the AEL butto n to select the shutter speed and aperture value combination. AEL button Shooting with BULB You can shoot trails of light, such as fireworks, with a long exposure.
Shooting images 57 • Using a Remote Commander (either th e one supplied, or anoth er of your choice) reduces the camera shake an d continues the exposure without pressing and holding the shutter butto n. Notes • When using a tripod, turn off the SteadyShot funct ion.
58 Using the shooting fun ction Selecting the focus method Selecting the focus mode (Auto focus) 1 Set the focus mode lever to the desired position. Auto focus (S, A, C) 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to check the focus and shoot the image. • Whe n the focus is confirme d, the focus indicator ch anges to z or (page 59).
Using the shooting function 59 • You can set the function of the “A” po sition of the focu s mode lever to DMF (Direct Manual F ocus) with [AF-A setup] in the Recording menu (page 63). Focus indicator Subjects that may require special focusing : Using the auto focus, it is hard to fo c us on the following subjects.
60 Selecting the focus area Select the desired AF area to suit the shooting conditions or yo ur preference. The area used for fo cusing is illuminated briefly. Spot AF area Area 1 Press the Fn button to display the Quick Navi screen (page 48). 2 Select the AF area item with v / V / b / B on the multi-selector.
Using the shooting function 61 Notes • The supplementary ranging points are activ ated only when (Wid e) is selected. They are not displayed in the viewfinder. • The AF area may not be illumi nated during conti nuous shooting or when the shutter button is pressed all the way d own without pause.
62 • The AF illuminator does not operate when the focus mode is set to Continuous AF or the subjec t is moving in Automatic AF. • The AF illuminator does not operate when the center area is not selected with [AF area] set to (Local). • The AF ill uminator may no t operate with focal lengt hs of 300 mm or longer.
Using the shooting function 63 Notes • In the case of a subject that can be focused in auto focus mode, the z indicator lights up in the viewfinder when the focus is confirmed. When the Wide AF area is selected, the center area is used, and when the Local AF area is s elected, the area that is selected with the multi-selec tor is used.
64 You can switch between auto focus a nd manual focus without relaxing your position (AF/M F control). • You can maintain the selected mode without pressing and holding the AF/ MF button with [AF/MF control] in the Custom menu (page 116). Switching the AF/MF easily Press the AF/MF button.
Using the shooting function 65 Using a flash (not supplied) In a dark location, using the flash allo ws you to shoot th e subjec t brightly, and it also helps to preven t camera shake. When shoo ting into the sun, you can use the flash to shoot a brig ht image of th e backlit subject.
66 To perform wirele ss flash shooting 1 Set the flash mode of the camera to (Wireless). 2 Set the HVL-F58AM as the wireless controller and attach it to the camera. 3 Place the other flash apart from the camera. 4 If you perform a test fire of the flash, press the AEL button.
Using the shooting function 67 5 Shoot the image. The flash of the HVL-F 58AM and another flash are fired. Notes • Change the channel of the external flash when another ph otographer is using a wireless flash nearby and his/her flash lig ht triggers firing of your flash.
68 • For details on High Speed Sync, refer to the operating instructio ns supplied with the flash. • You can use a flash equipped with a fl ash sync terminal of the opposite polarity. Notes • Select the manual exposure mode and set the shut ter speed to 1/200 second wi th the SteadyShot on or 1/250 second with th e SteadyShot off.
Using the shooting function 69 Adjusting the bright ness of the image (Metering, Exposure, Flash compensation) You can select the method f or measuring the brightness of a sub ject. Selecting the Metering mode Select the desired mode with the metering mode lever.
70 Multi segment metering Except for exposure mode M, the exposur e is automatically acquired (Automatic exposure). Based on the exposure acqu ired by the automatic exposure, you can perform exposure compensation, depending on your preference. You can make the entire image brighter by shif ting it to the + side.
Using the shooting function 71 • The exposure is compensated by 1/3 of a step between ±3.0 EV. You can set this exposure step to 1/2 EV incr ements with [Expos ure step] in the Recording menu (p age 111).
72 To check the exposure of the image 2 Press the AEL button to lock the exposure. (AE lock mar k) appears in the viewfinde r and on the LC D monitor. AEL button 3 While pressing the AEL button, recompose the image, if necessary, and shoot the image.
Using the shooting function 73 When shooting with the flash, you can adjust the amount of flash light alone, without changing the exposure compensation. You can only change the exposure of a main subject wh ich is within the flash range. Adjusting it toward + makes the flash le vel higher and adjusting it toward – makes the flash level lower.
74 Setting ISO Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recomm ended exposure index). The larger the nu mber, the higher the sensitivity. Notes • The available luminosit y limits for an im ag e (dynamic range) are a li ttle narrower in the range less than ISO 200.
Using the shooting function 75 Adjusting the color tones (White balance) The color tone of the subject changes depending on the characteristics of the light source. The table below show s how the color tone changes based on various light sources, compared with a subject that appears white under the sunlight.
76 * M ired: a unit to indicate the color convers ion qualit y in color temperat ure filters. * Since the color of fluorescent light cannot be expressed by the color temperat ure, the color tempe rature is om itted.
Using the shooting function 77 *1 The value is the col or temper ature value currently se lected. *2 The value i s the color filter value currentl y selected. Note • Since most of the color met ers are designed for film cameras, using the measurements obtained from them may no t give correct results under fluo rescent/ sodium lamp/mercu ry lamps.
78 Note • The message “Custom WB error” indicate s that the value is beyond the expected range. (When the flash is used on a sub ject in close proximity or a sub ject with a bright color is in the fram e.) If you register this value, t he indicator turns yellow on the recording inform ation display on th e LCD monitor.
Using the shooting function 79 Image processing The camera analyzes the subject al most instantly and automatically compensates to impr ove the image quality wit h the optimal brightness and gradation. You can shoot images with the natural color th at you intend to reproduce.
80 • For enlarged RAW images, the effects of the D-Range optimizer other than (Standard) cannot be checked on the camera. • When shooting with the D-Range opt imizer, the image may be noisy. Especially when you enhance the effect with (Advanced: Level), select the level by checking the record ed image.
Using the shooting function 81 To use image styles other than the default on es Image styles 1 Select the style box f or which you want to change the setting. 2 Move the cursor to the right with B on the multi-selector, and select the desired image style with v / V on the multi-selector.
82 Parameters Notes • When (B/W) or (Sepia) is select ed, you cannot adjust the saturation. • If you adjust (Zone), you cannot adjust (Contrast). (Contrast) The higher the value selected, the more the difference of l ight and shadow is accentuated, thus m aking an impact on an image.
Using the shooting function 83 Selecting the drive mode This camera has nine drive modes, such as single-shot advanced, continuous advanced. Use them for your purpose. • You can substitute the Fn button for the DRIVE button to set up on the Quick Navi screen (page 48).
84 When you pres s and hold the shut ter button, the camera r ecords the images continuously. * O ur measurem ent condit ions: [Imag e size] is set to [L:24M], [Quality] is set to [Fine], the foc us mode is se t to Single-s hot AF or manual focus, and the shutter speed is 1/250 seco nd or faster.
Using the shooting function 85 To cancel the 10-second self-tim er Press the DRIVE button. Notes • When you press the shutter button wi thout looking into the vi ewfinder, close the eyepiece shutter with the eyepie ce shutter lever.
86 * _._ EV beneath / is the step currently selected and _ t o the right of EV is the number currently selected. • In the de fault setting, the ca mera shoots in the order 0 t – t +. You can change this order to – t 0 t +, with [Bracket order] in the Custom m enu (page 1 21).
Using the shooting function 87 • When Single br acket is selected, if the shutter button is pre ssed halfway down and released, “br 1” appears fo r the ambient light bracket and “Fbr 1” appears for the flash bracket in the viewf inder.
88 • If you use the Remote Commander (not supp lied), you can reduce the camera shake furthermore. Notes • The mirror automatically moves downwa rd after 30 seconds from the time the mirror is moved upward.
Using the shooting function 89 Using the preview function You can check the ap proximate sharpness of the subject in the view finder before the actual shootin g (Optical previe w).
90 When you want to activate only the Optical preview function Set [Preview Function] to [Optical Preview] in the Custom menu (page 117). Notes • The image in the viewfinder will be darker during the Optical preview. • The auto focus does not function during an Optical preview.
Using the shooting function 91 Registering your own settings You can register three combinations of frequently used modes and settings in the memory. You can recall the regi ste red settings with the mode dial.
92 Using the viewing function Playing back images The last recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor. To return to the shooting mode Press the button again. To switch the record ing data display Press the DISP button. Each time you press the DISP button, the screen ch anges as follows.
Using the viewing function 93 A histogram is the lu minance distr ibution that shows ho w many pixels of a particular brightness exist in the picture. To return to the normal playb ack screen Press the button again. How to check th e histogram Displaying the histogram Press the button.
94 To return to the normal playb ack screen Press the button. The exposure compensation will change the histogram accord ingly. The right illustration is an example. Shooting with the exposure compensation on the positive side brightens the whole picture, making the entire histogram shift to the bright side (right side).
Using the viewing function 95 Note • When you copy rotated images to a computer, “PMB” contain ed on the CD-ROM (supplied) can display the rotated im ages correctly. However, the images may not be rotated depending on the software. An image can be enlarged for closer examination.
96 Note • For enlarged RAW images, the effect of the D-Range op timizer other than (Standard) cannot be checked on the camera. Scaling range To return to the single-ima ge screen Press the button or the center of th e multi-selector when you selec t the desired image .
Using the viewing function 97 Checking the inform ation of recorded images Basic information display Display Indication Memory card (23) 100-0003 Folder - file number (143) - Protect (124) DPOF3 DPOF set (124) Image quality (108 ) Image size (107)/APS-C size (134)/Aspect ratio (107) Battery re maining warning (19) 1/125 Shutter speed (54) F3.
98 A B Histogram display Display Indication Memory card (23) 100-0003 Folder - file number (143) - Protect (124) DPOF3 DPOF set (124) Image quality (108 ) Image size (107)/APS-C size (134)/Aspect ratio (107) Battery rema ining warning (19) Display Indication Histogram (93) P A S M Exposure mode (49, 51) 1/125 Shutter speed (54) F3.
Using the viewing function 99 Deleting images (Delete) Once you have deleted an image, you cannot re store it. Check whether you delete the image or not beforehand. Note • Protected images cannot be deleted. Deleting the image that is currently displayed 1 Display the image you want to delete and press the button.
100 5 Select [Delete] with v on the multi- selector, then press the center of the multi-selector..
Using the viewing function 101 Viewing images on a TV screen 1 Turn off both your camera an d the TV, and connect the camera to the TV. 2 Turn on the TV and switch the input. • Se e also the operating instruction s supplied with the TV. 3 Turn on the camera, and press the butto n.
102 To use your camera abroad It may be necessary to switch the vide o signal output to match that of your TV system (page 128). On TV color systems If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the video cable. The colo r system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera.
Using the viewing function 103 To change the type of the HDMI output signal The output signal from this camera is deter mined automatically according to a connected TV, othe r signals, however, may make the i mage clearer, depending o n the subject (p age 128).
104 Connecting the camera to a TV and turn ing to the playback mode allows you to play back images using th e Remote Commander. Most of the buttons on th e Remote Comm ander have the same functions as the buttons on the camera. Slide show The button on the Remote Commander easily starts/stops a slide show.
Using the menu 105 Using the menu Menu function list This section describes how to set up the function using the MENU button. Af ter pressing the MENU button, operate the multi-selector, following the instructions in the operation guide (page 47).
106 Playback menu (pages 123 to 126 ) 1 Delete Format Protect DPOF setup • Date imprint • Index print PlaybackDisplay 2 Slide show • Interval Setup menu (pages 127 to 13 6) 1 LCD brightness Info.
Recording me nu 107 Recording menu Recording menu 1 [Aspect ratio]: [3:2] [Aspect ratio]: [16:9 ] [APS-C size capt.]: [On] Notes • When you select a RAW forma t with [Quality], the image size of the RAW image corresponds to L. This s ize is not displayed on the LC D monitor.
108 * “c” of “cRAW” means “compressed.” The data is compressed up to about 60 to 70% compared to an image not co mpressed. Use this setting when you want t o increase the number of image s that can be taken. Note • For details on the number of images that can be tak en when the image quality is changed, see page 33.
Recording me nu 109 The functions you can registe r AF lock/AF/MF control/Optical Pr eview/IntelligentP rev. /ISO/White balance/Expos ure comp./ Flash compens./Dr ive mode/AF area/Image size/ Quality/Creative Style/D-RangeOptimize r/Flash mode/Memory For details, see page 80.
110 Recording menu 2 For details, see page 66. You can select the flash control mode to set the amount of flash light. ADI: Advanced Distance Integration TTL: Through the lens • When [ADI fl ash] is.
Recording me nu 111 For details, see page 73. You can select a compensation increm ent for shutter sp eed, aperture, and exposure. Flash compens. Exposure step 0.5 EV Changes in 1/2 EV steps. 0.3 EV Changes in 1/3 EV steps. ISO Auto Range 400 – 1600 Sets the range to 400 – 1600.
112 Recording menu 3 For details, see page 63. For details, see page 60. Select a setting for shutter release. Note • The shutter can be released regardless of th e setting in the manual focus, even if the focus is not achieved. You can set the AF illuminator to on or off.
Recording me nu 113 In the default setting, adjusting the focus is carried out by pressing the shutter button halfway down. Y ou can deactivate this action. Long exposure makes noise cons picuous. When the shutter speed is one second or slower, noise reduction is activated to reduce the grainy noise that is common in long exposures.
114 Recording menu 4 For details, see page 91. You can reset the main functions of th e recording mode wh en the mode dial is set to P, A, S, or M. The items to be reset are as follows. Memory Rec mode reset Items Reset to (default setting) Exposure comp.
Recording me nu 115 AF w/ shutter (113) On Long exp.NR (113) On High ISO NR (113) Normal Items Reset to (default setting).
116 Custom menu Custom menu 1 When [AF/MF button] is set to [AF/ MF control], you can change how you operate the AF/MF button. You can select the speed of focusing when the auto fo cus is ac tivated. When the focus is being adjusted, th e local AF area in focus is briefly illuminated in red.
Custom menu 117 If you use a lens eq uipped with a focus hold button, you can change the function of the button to preview a shot. After an image is record ed, you can display it on the LCD monitor.
118 Custom menu 2 The function and the mode of operation of the AEL button can be changed . Notes • While the exposure value is locked, ap pears on the LCD monit or and in the viewfinder. Be careful not to reset the sett ing. • The “Hold” and “Toggle” settings affect th e Manual Shift (page 56) in th e manual exposure mode.
Custom menu 119 You can compensate the ex posure with the front control dial ( ) or rear control dial ( ). For example, when [Ctrl dial se tup] is set to [ SS F/no.], the functions of the front and rear control dials are as follows: When the exposure value is not displa yed, you can lock the front and rear control dials to deactivate them.
120 In the default setting, pressing the ISO button, WB butto n, DRIVE button, button, or C button will put the exclus ive screen on the display. You can choose to have the Quick Navi sc reen (page 48) displayed instead.
Custom menu 121 Custom menu 3 You can select a method for exposure compensation when a flash is used. • With the flash compensa tion, you can limit the compensation to flash light range by fixing the exposure of am bient light range that the flash light does not reach (page 73).
122 You can reset the items of the Custom menu. The items to be reset are as follows. Custom reset Items Reset to (default setting) AF/MF button (116) AF/MF co ntrol AF/MF control (116) Hold AF drive speed (116) Fast AF area disp.
Playback menu 123 Playback menu Playback menu 1 You can delete multiple image s. Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. Check whethe r you delete the image or not before hand. Note • Protected images cannot be deleted. Formats the memory card.
124 You can protect images ag ainst accidental erasure. Using the camera, you can specify the im ages and the number of images to print before you print images at a shop or with your printer. DPOF specifications are left with images after printing. Notes • You cannot specify DPOF on RAW images.
Playback menu 125 You can date images when printing them. The position of the date (inside or outside the image, character si ze, etc.) depends on you r printer. Note • Th is functi on may not provid ed, depending on the printer. You can create an index print of a ll the images in the memory card.
126 Playback menu 2 Repeatedly plays back th e recorded images in th e memory ca rd. You can view the previous /next image with b / B on the multi-selector. To pause the slide show Press the center of the multi- selector. Pr essing again starts the slide show again.
Setup menu 127 Setup menu Setup menu 1 You can adjust the bright ness of the LCD monitor. Adjust the brightness with b / B on the multi-selector, then pre ss the center of the multi-selector. • On the recording information or pl ayback screen, you can adjust the brightness by pressing the DISP button a little longer.
128 Sets the video signal output accordin g to the TV colo r system of the connected video equipment. Different countries and regions use different TV color systems. If you want to view images on a TV screen, chec k page 102 for the TV color syst em of the country or re gion where the camera is used.
Setup menu 129 Setup menu 2 You can select the types of memory cards that you use for reco rding or playback. Selects the method used to as sign file numbe rs to images. Selects the folder name format. The recorded images are stored in th e automatically-crea ted folder in the DCIM folder on the memory card.
130 Select the desired folder with v / V on the mult i-selector, then press the center of the multi-se lector. Note • You cannot select the folder when you are setting [Date form].
Setup menu 131 Setup menu 3 You can select the default screen when you press the MENU button. You can select the default item of a confirmation screen when deleting the images or the folders. Selects the sound produ ced when the fo cus is confirmed, during self-timer countdown, etc.
132 You can finely adjust th e focus of each lens. Perform this operation only when needed . Note that you ma y not be able to properly focus on a subject if you have made a poor adjustment . You can register adjusted values of [AF M icro Adj.]. Select the desired value with v / V on the multi-selector, then press the center of the multi-se lector.
Setup menu 133 You can change the focusing screen to Type L ( not supplied ) or Type M (not supplied) acco rding to your purpose . Select the appropriate setting for the type of screen after changing the screen itself. Notes • If the type of screen is not properly set, you cann ot measure the light properly.
134 Setup menu 4 Captures an image in the area equivalent to the APS-C size. Decide on composition usin g (APS-C size area) in the viewfinder as a guide. [Aspect ratio ] is set to [3:2]. You can reset the main functions of the camera. The items to be reset are as follows.
Setup menu 135 Custom me nu Flash control (110) ADI flash Flash compens. (73) ±0.0 Exposure step (111) 0.3 EV ISO Auto Range (111) 200 – 800 AF-A setup (112) AF-A AF area (60) Wide Priority setup (112) AF AF illuminato r (62) Auto AF w/ shutter (113) On Long exp.
136 Playback menu Setup menu Items Reset to (default setting) DPOF setup – Date imprint (124) Off PlaybackDisplay (125) Auto rotate Slide show – Interval (126) 3 sec Items Reset to (default setting) LCD brightness (127) ±0 Info.disp.time (127) 5 sec Power save (127) 3 min HDMI output (128) HD(1080i)prior.
Viewing images o n a computer 137 Viewing images on a computer Copying images to your computer This section describes how to copy imag es in a memory card to a computer connected using a USB cable. The following environment is recommend ed for a computer connec ted to the camera to import images.
138 Stage 1: Connecting the camera and your computer 1 Insert a memory card with recorded images into the camera. 2 Insert the sufficient ly charged battery pack in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outle t (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied).
Viewing images o n a computer 139 For Window s This section describes an example of copying images to a “Documents” (For Windows XP: “My Documents”) folder .
140 For Macintosh 4 Double-click t he [Documents] folder. Then, right-click on the “Documents” window to display the menu and click [Paste]. The imag e files ar e copied to the “Documents ” folder. • When an image with th e same file name exists in th e copy destinat ion folder, the overwrite con firmation message app ears.
Viewing images o n a computer 141 Viewing images on your computer This section describes the procedure for viewing copied images in the “Documents” (For Windows XP : “My Documents”) folder. Double-click the hard disk icon t the desired image file to open the image file.
142 x For Windows Double-click on the tasktray, then clic k (USB Mass Storage Device) t [Stop]. Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK]. The device is disconnected. x For Macintosh Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the memory card to the “Trash” icon.
Viewing images o n a computer 143 The image files recorded with your ca mera are grouped as folders on the memory ca rd. Example: vi ewing folders on Windows Vista This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. Step 1 is not necessary if the file name has not been changed.
144 Notes • You may be unable to play back some images dependi ng on the image size. • When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model other than t hat of your camera, playback on your camera is not guaranteed.
Viewing images o n a computer 145 Using the software To utilize images recorded with the came ra, the following software is provided: • Sony Image Data Suite “Image Data Converter SR” “Image D.
146 x Macintosh Recommended environment fo r using “Image Data Converter SR Ver.3”/ “Image Data Lightbox SR”/“Remote Camera Control” OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (v10. 4/v10.5) CPU: Power PC G4/G5 series (1.0 GH z or faster is recommended)/Intel Core Solo/Core Duo/Core 2 Du o or faster Memory: 1 GB or more is recommended.
Viewing images o n a computer 147 x Macintosh • Log on as Administrator . Note • When the restarting confirmation message appears, restart the computer following the instruc tions on the scre en. 3 Remove the CD-ROM after the installati on is complete.
148 Note • If you save an image as RAW data, the image is saved in the A RW2.1 format. With “Image Data Converter SR” you can: • Edit images recorded in RAW format with various corrections, such as tone curve, and sharpness. • Adjust images with the white bal anc e, exposure, and creative style, etc.
Viewing images o n a computer 149 To start the Help from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs ] t [Sony Image Data Suite] t [Help] t [Image Data Lightbox SR]. To start up/exit “Ima ge Data Lightbox SR” x Windows Double-click [Image Data Li ghtbox SR] on the desktop.
150 Notes • When you press the shutter button wi thout looking into the vi ewfinder, close the eyepiece shutter with the eyepie ce shutter lever. • In Interval Timer Shooting, the drive mode is set to (Single-sh ot adv.
Viewing images o n a computer 151 Note • “PMB” is not compatible wi th Macintosh comput ers. • Print or save still images with the date. • Create a da ta disc using a CD burner drive or DVD burner drive. • For details on “PMB,” refer to “PMB Guide.
152 Printing images Printing images by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer Note • You cannot print RAW images. Note • It is recommended to use the AC Adapto r/charger (not supplied ) to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing.
Printing images 153 Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer 1 Connect the camera to the printe r. 2 Turn on your camera and the printer. The scre en used for se lecting i mages you wan t to print ap pears. Stage 3: Printing 1 Select the image to print with b / B on the multi-selector, then press the center of the mult i-selector.
154 To cancel th e print During printing, pressing the center of the multi-selector cancels the print. Remove the USB cable or turn off th e camera. When you want to print again, follow the procedure (Stages 1 to 3) above. Page 1 Print Prints the select ed images.
Printing images 155 Layout Date imprint Page 2 Unmark all After the me ssage appears, sel ect [OK], then press the center of the multi-sel ector. The DPOF mark on each image is cleared. When you cancel your specification withou t printing imag es, select this item.
156 Notes • Regardless of the menu setup of th e camera, setup for printing is fixed as follows: – The number of sh eets: 1-up – Pap er size: A uto – Layout: Auto – Date imprint: Off • When the camera is connected to a TV with the video cable (supplied), t he PRINT button is disab led.
Others 157 Others Specifications Camera [System] Camera Type Digital Si ngle Lens R eflex Camera and interchangeable lenses Lens All of α Lens (except for DT lens*) * Using a DT lens is not guaranteed because the corners of the fiel d are darkened and the camera does not meet the primary AE performan ce standard.
158 [Shutter] Type Electronically-cont rolled, vertical-traverse, focal- plane type Speed range 1/8000 seco nd to 30 seconds, bulb Flash sync speed 1/250 second (SteadyShot deactivated), 1/200 second (SteadyShot activated) [Recordin g media] CompactFla sh card (TypeI,II), Microdrive, “Memory Stick Duo” [LCD monitor] LCD panel 7.
Others 159 Maximum charge voltage DC 8.4 V Capacity 11.8 Wh (1 650 mAh) Maximum dimensions Approx. 38.2 × 20.5 × 55.6 mm (1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 1 /4 inches) (W /H/D) Mass Approx. 78 g (2.8 oz) Design and s pecificatio ns are subj ect to change wi thout noti ce.
160 Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. Check the items on pages 160 to 166. Consult yo ur Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The battery remaining i ndicator is incorrect, or suff icient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the powe r runs out too quickly.
Others 161 Nothing is displayed on the LCD mon itor when the pow er is turned o n. • In the default setting, the LCD monitor will turn off if no operation is registered for more than fiv e seconds to minimi ze the battery con sumption. You can chang e the time that the LC D monitor is turned off ( page 127).
162 The image is whitish (Flare). Blurring of lig ht appears on the image (G hosting). • The picture was tak en under a stro ng light source , and excessiv e light has entered th e lens. Attac h a lens hood. The corners of the picture are too dark. • I f any filter or hood is used, tak e it off and try shooting agai n.
Others 163 Your computer does not recognize your camera. • Use the USB cable (s upplied) (pa ge 138). • Disconnect the US B cable, and conn ect it again fir mly. • Set [USB connecti on] to [Mass S torage] (pag e 138). • Di sconnect al l equipmen t other tha n the camera , the keyboa rd and the mouse from the USB jacks of y our computer.
164 • Po int the remot e sensor aw ay from str ong light sou rces such as d irect sunlight or overhead li ghting. Othe rwise, the R emote Commander may not function pr operly. • A l ens or hood may cover th e remote se nsor to prote ct it from the light.
Others 165 For details, refer to the operating inst ructions supplied with the printer or consult with the manufacturer of the printe r. A connection cannot b e established. • Th e camera cann ot be connec ted directl y to a printe r that is not complia nt with the Pic tBridge st andard.
166 The setting is reset withou t the resetting operat ion. • The battery pack was removed when the p ower switch w as set to ON. When removing the battery pac k, make sure the camera i s turned off and the access lamp is not illumin ated (page 18).
Others 167 Warning messages If the following m essages appear, follow the instructions. For “InfoLITHIUM” batte ry only • An incompatible b attery pack is being used. Set date and time? • Se t the date and time. If you have not us ed the camer a for a long time, char ge the internal rechargeab le battery ( pages 27, 170).
168 Use Memory Stick slot to format. • You attempt to format the “Memory Stick Duo ” that is inserted int o the CF card insertion s lot using an adaptor. Insert the “Me mory Stick Duo ” into the “Memor y Stick Duo” insertion slo t and format it.
Others 169 Cannot create more folde rs. • The folder with a name beginning with “999” exists on the memory card. You cannot create any folders if this is the cas e. Printing canceled • Th e print job wa s canceled. Disconnect the USB cable or turn the camera o ff.
170 Precautions Do not use/store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot, dr y or humid place In places such as in a c ar parked i n the sun, the c amera body ma y become def ormed and this may cause a malf unction.
Others 171 discharged . In this ca se, be sure to charge this rechargeable battery before usi ng the camer a. However, ev en if this r echargeable battery is not charge d, you can st ill use the camera as long as yo u do not record the date and ti me.
172 Index Index Numerics 40-segment honeycomb pattern metering . ................ ................ .69 A Adobe RGB ............... ............... 109 AE lock ............................ ........... 71 AEL button ................ ............... 118 AF area .
Index 173 E Enlarged screen .............. ............ 9 5 EV scale ............... .......... 55, 7 2, 86 Exposure compe nsation . ............ 70 Exposure lock ... ................ ......... 71 Exposure mo de .............. ............ 51 Eyecup .
174 N New folder ........ ................... .....130 Noise reduction .......... ............... 113 Number of recordable images ............... ................ ........... 19, 33 P PictBridge ............ ................ .....152 PlaybackDisplay .
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Sony A900 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Sony A900 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Sony A900 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Sony A900 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Sony A900, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Sony A900.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Sony A900. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Sony A900 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
