A Display Indication

Display Exposure mode (59 80) (SLT-A55/A55V)/ PA (SLT-A33)
Indication Image quality of still images (143)
Image size of movies (142) 100% Remaining battery (22) Memory card (20) Overheating warning (190) Database file full (190)/ Database file error (190) Camera shake warning (57) No audio recording of movies (82)
Remaining number of recordable images (32) Image size of still images (141)/Aspect ratio of still images (143)/Image size of panoramic images (142)

Display

Indication GPS triangulating status (138) (SLT-A55V only)
Indication AF area (89) Face Detection (93) Smile Shutter (94) Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator (94)
B Display Indication Spot metering area (105) AF area (89) Shutter speed indicator (75) Aperture indicator (72) C Display REC 0:12 z 1/250 F3.5 Indication Recording time of the movie (m:s) Focus (86) Shutter speed (75) Aperture (72) EV scale (78, 119) AE lock (100) SteadyShot scale (57) D Display Indication Drive mode (116) 7500K G9 AWB E Display
Indication ISO sensitivity (106) Metering (105) Flash compensation (103) White balance (Auto, Preset, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter) (112) D-Range Optimizer (107)/Auto HDR (108) Creative Style (110)
Flash mode (96)/Red-eye reduction (98) Focus mode (88)
Recording information display (For viewfinder)
See pages in parentheses for details of operation. In AUTO, AUTO+, or Scene Selection mode In Continuous Advance Priority AE/ P/A/S/M mode
Display Exposure mode (59 80) PA (SLT-A55/A55V)/ (SLT-A33)
Memory card (20) 100 Remaining number of recordable images (32) Image size of still images (141)/Aspect ratio of still images (143) Image quality of still images (143)
B Display Indication Flash mode (96)/Red-eye reduction (98) Drive mode (116)
Focus mode (88) Image size of movies (142) 100% Remaining battery (22) No audio recording of movies (82) Face Detection (93) Smile Shutter (94)
Indication AF area (89) ISO sensitivity (106)

7500K G9

White balance (Auto, Preset, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter) (112) D-Range Optimizer (107)/Auto HDR (108) Creative Style (110)
Metering mode (105) Exposure compensation (101)/Metered Manual (78) Flash compensation (103) EV scale (78, 119) C Display 1/125 F2.8 +1.0 Indication Shutter speed (75) Aperture (72) Exposure (101) AE lock (100) SteadyShot (57)
Selecting a function/setting
You can select a function for shooting or playback with the one of buttons, such as the Fn (Function) button, or the MENU button. When you start an operation, an operation guide of control button functions will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. : Press v/V/b/B on the control button to move the cursor. z: Press the center button to execute the selection. In this Instruction Manual, the process of selecting a function with the control button and the Fn button from the list displayed on the screen is described as follows (we explain the process with the default icons.):

6 Pan or tilt the camera to the end,
following the guidance on the screen.

Guidance bar

Notes If you cannot pan or tilt the camera across the entire subject within the given time, a gray area occurs in the composed image. If this happens, move the camera fast to record a full panoramic image. Since several images are stitched together, the stitched part will not be recorded smoothly. While shooting, do not tilt the camera back and forth, or right and left when you swing the camera straight ahead. Under low light conditions, panoramic images may be blurred or not be recorded. Under lights that flicker such as fluorescent light, the brightness or color of the combined image is not always the same. When the whole angle of panoramic shooting and the angle in which you fixed the focus and exposure with AE/AF lock are extremely different in brightness, color and focus, the shooting will not be successful. If this happens, change the lock angle and shoot again. [Sweep Panorama] is not suitable when shooting: Subjects are moving. Subjects are too close to the camera. Subjects with a repeating pattern such as tiles, and subjects with little contrast such as sky, sandy beach, or lawn. Subjects with constant change such as waves or water falls. Subjects with the sun or electric lights, etc. that are much brighter than surroundings. [Sweep Panorama] recording may be discontinued in the following situations: You pan or tilt the camera too fast or too slow. There is too much camera shake. The camera continues shooting during [Sweep Panorama] recording, and the shutter keeps clicking until the end of the shooting.
Tips for shooting a panoramic image Pan or tilt the camera in an arc with a Vertical constant velocity and in the same direction direction as the indication on the screen. [Sweep Panorama] is better suited for still subjects, rather than moving ones.
Radius as short as possible
In Sweep Panorama, it is recommended that you use a wide-angle lens. When you use a lens that has a long focal length, pan or tilt the camera more slowly than when you use a wide-angle lens. Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway, so that you can lock the focus, exposure, and white balance. If a section with greatly varied shapes or scenery is concentrated along a screen edge, the image composition may fail. In such case, adjust the frame composition so that the section is in the center of the image, then shoot again. You can select the image size: MENU button t 2 t [Panorama: Size]. To create 3D-images Set the mode dial to (Sweep Shooting), select [3D Sweep Panorama], and shoot the image. Using the same operation as that for Sweep Panorama, the camera records multiple images and combines them to create a 3Dimage. You can view these 3D images using a 3D-compatible TV. For details on 3D-shooting, see page 198. To set the pan or tilt direction You can set the direction in which to pan or tilt the camera.

MENU button t 2 t [Panorama: Direction] or [3D Pan.: Direction] t Select the desired setting
Shooting continuously at high speed (Continuous Advance Priority AE)
This mode is suitable for z Shooting a fast-moving subject continuously to capture a moment. z Shooting a childs expressions, changing continuously from moment to moment. Shooting images

(Cont. Priority AE).

(SLT-A55/A55V) or

(SLT-A33)

2 Adjust the focus and shoot the subjects.
The camera continues to shoot while the shutter button is pressed fully down. The camera records the images continuously at a maximum of about 10 images per second (SLT-A55/A55V) or at a maximum of about 7 images per second (SLT-A33).

Shooting techniques

When the autofocus mode is set to [Continuous AF], the focus and the exposure continue to be adjusted during shooting. In manual focus mode or when the autofocus mode is set to [Single-shot AF], you can adjust the ISO sensitivity and the aperture. When [Singleshot AF] is selected, the focus is fixed at the first image.
Notes The Face Detection function is turned off. When [Auto HDR] is selected, the DRO process is performed temporarily according to the DRO setting. Our measurement conditions. The speed of continuous shooting is slower, depending on shooting conditions.
Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode)
With an Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera, you can adjust the shutter speed (how long the shutter is open) and aperture (the range that is in focus: depth of field) to enjoy a variety of photographic expressions. Adjusting the shutter speed and aperture not only creates the photographic effects of movement and focus, but also determines the brightness of the image by controlling the amount of exposure (the amount of light the camera takes in), which is the most important factor in photo shooting. Changing the brightness of the picture by the amount of exposure

Amount of exposure

When using a faster shutter speed, the camera opens the shutter for a shorter time. This means less time for the camera to take in light, resulting in a darker picture. To take a brighter picture, you can open the aperture (the hole through which the light passes) to some extent in order to adjust the amount of light the camera takes in at one time. The brightness of the picture adjusted by the shutter speed and aperture is called exposure. This section will show you how to adjust the exposure and enjoy various photo expressions by the use of movement, focus, and light.
Shooting with program auto
This mode is suitable for z Using the automatic exposure, while keeping the custom settings for ISO sensitivity, Creative Style, D-Range optimizer, etc.
1 Set the mode dial to P. 2 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings (pages 85 to
To fire the flash, press the button.

AF area

(Wide) (Spot) (Local)
(AF area) t Select the desired setting
The camera determines which of the 15 AF areas is used in focusing. The camera uses the AF area located in the center area exclusively. Choose the area for which you want to activate the focus from among 15 AF areas with the control button. Press the AF button to display the setup screen and select the desired area.
Notes When the exposure mode is set to AUTO, AUTO+, Sweep Panorama or Scene Selection, or the Smile Shutter is activated, [AF area] is fixed to [Wide] and you cannot select the other settings. The AF area may not be illuminated during continuous shooting or when the shutter button is pressed all the way down without pause.
Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus)
When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually.

lens to MF.

2 When the lens is not equipped
with the focus mode switch, set the focus mode switch on the camera to MF.
3 Rotate the focusing ring of the
lens to achieve a sharp focus.

Focusing ring

Notes In the case of a subject that can be focused in autofocus mode, the z indicator lights up when the focus is confirmed. When the Wide AF area is used, the center area is used, and when the Local AF area is used, the area that is selected with the control button is used. When using a tele converter (sold separately), etc., rotation of the focusing ring may not be smooth. The correct focus in the viewfinder is not achieved if the diopter is not adjusted properly in viewfinder mode (page 29).
Checking the focus by enlarging the image
You can check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting.

1 MENU button t

1 t [Focus Magnifier] t [On]
2 Press the Focus Magnifier button.

Focus Magnifier button

3 Press the Focus Magnifier button
again to enlarge the image and select the portion you want to enlarge with v/V/b/B on the control button.

2 t [AF Illuminator] t [Off]
To use the red-eye reduction The red-eye reduction reduces the red-eye phenomenon by providing preflash (low-flash light) a few times before shooting when using the flash.
1 t [Red Eye Reduction] t [On]
Performing wireless flash shooting
With a flash that has a wireless shooting function (sold separately), you can shoot with the flash without a cord, even when the flash is not attached to the camera. By changing the position of the flash, you can shoot an image with a three dimensional feel by highlighting the contrast of light and shadow on the subject. For the actual steps of shooting, refer to the operating instructions of the flash.
1 Attach the wireless flash to the Auto-lock Accessory shoe and
turn both the camera and the flash on.

2 Fn button t

(Flash Mode) t

(Wireless)

3 Remove the wireless flash from the Auto-lock Accessory shoe
and pop up the built-in flash.
If you perform a test fire of the flash, press the AEL button.
Notes The camera cannot carry out the wireless lighting ratio control. Turn off the wireless flash mode after wireless flash shooting. If the built-in flash is used while the wireless flash mode is still active, inaccurate flash exposures will result. Change the channel of the external flash when another photographer is using a wireless flash nearby and his/her built-in flash light causes your external flash to fire. To change the channel of the external flash, refer to the operating instructions supplied with it.
Setup of the AEL button When using a wireless flash, it is recommended that you set [AEL button] to [AEL hold] in the Custom menu (page 150).
Adjusting the brightness of the image (Exposure, Flash compensation, Metering)
Shooting with fixed brightness (AE Lock)
When shooting into the sun or by a window, the exposure may not be appropriate for the subject because of the big difference in lighting between the subject and the background. In such cases, use the light meter where the subject is bright enough and lock the exposure before shooting. To reduce the brightness of the subject, point the camera forwards a spot that is brighter than the subject and use the light meter to lock the exposure of the entire image. To make the subject brighter, point the camera forwards a spot that is darker than the subject and use the light meter to lock the exposure of the entire image. This section describes how to shoot a brighter image of the subject using the (Spot).
The spot where you lock the exposure.

(Metering Mode) t

(Spot)
2 Adjust the focus on the portion you want to lock the exposure.

(Auto HDR)

Correcting the brightness of the image (D-Range Optimizer)

1 D-RANGE button t

(D-RangeOptimizer)
2 Select an optimal level with b/B on the control button.
(Auto) (Level)* Corrects the brightness automatically. Optimizes the gradations of a recorded image in each area of the image. Select the optimal level between Lv1 (weak) and Lv5 (strong). is the step currently selected.

* Lv_ displayed with

Notes The setting is fixed to [Off] when [Sunset], [Night View], [Night Portrait], or [Handheld Twilight] is selected in Scene Selection. The setting is fixed to [Auto] when other modes are selected in Scene Selection. When shooting with the D-Range optimizer, the image may be noisy. Select the proper level by checking the recorded image, especially when you enhance the effect.
Compensating automatically with rich gradation (Auto High Dynamic Range)
(Auto Exposure Diff.) (Exposure Difference Level)* Corrects the exposure difference automatically. Sets the exposure difference, based on the contrast of the subject. Select the optimal level between 1.0Ev (weak) and 6.0Ev (strong). For example: When 2.0Ev is selected, three images are overlaid: an image with 1.0Ev, an image with the correct exposure, and an image with +1.0Ev. is the step currently selected.

* _Ev displayed with

Since the shutter is released three times for one shot, be careful about the following: Use this function when the subject is motionless or does not blink. Do not recompose.
Notes You cannot use this function on RAW images. When the exposure mode is set to AUTO, AUTO+, Sweep Panorama, or Scene Selection, you cannot select [Auto HDR].
You cannot select [Auto HDR] during Smile Shutter. If you turn on the Smile Shutter function with [Auto HDR] selected, the camera will temporarily use with the DRO setting. You cannot start the next shoot until the capture process is completed after you shoot. You may not obtain a desired effect depending on the luminance difference of a subject and the shooting conditions. When the flash is used, this function has little effect. When the contrast of the scene is low or when camera shake or subject blur is occurred, you may not obtain good HDR images. If the camera has detected a problem, is indicated on the recorded image to inform you of this situation. Shoot again, as necessary, paying attention to the contrast or blur.

Image processing

Selecting your desired image processing (Creative Style)
In addition to the desired image processing, you can adjust the exposure (shutter speed and aperture) as you like with [Creative Style], unlike Scene Selection where the camera adjusts the exposure.

Notes The operations available are restricted when the camera is connected to a TV using an HDMI cable. Only TVs that support BRAVIA Sync can provide these operations. The SYNC Menu operations differ depending on the TV connected. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. If the camera performs unnecessary operations in response to the TV Remote Control when the camera is connected to another manufacturers TV using an HDMI connection, set [CTRL FOR HDMI] in the Setup menu to [Off].
To use your camera abroad
When you view images on a TV screen, the camera and TV must use the same TV color system.
NTSC system (1080 60i) Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc. PAL system (1080 50i) Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Rumania, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Viet Nam, etc. PAL-M system (1080 50i) Brazil PAL-N system (1080 50i) Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system (1080 50i) Bulgaria, France, Greece, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
GPS setting (SLT-A55V only)
If the camera has acquired location information using the built-in GPS feature, this information is recorded in the images or movies at that location. Using the supplied software PMB, you can import images recorded with location information to a computer and enjoy viewing them with a map which shows their shooting location. See PMB Help for details.
GPS indicators No indicator
1 t [GPS Settings] t [GPS On/Off] t [On]
The indicator changes according to the strength of GPS signal reception.
GPS reception status [GPS On/Off] is set to [Off]. Your camera cannot record the location information. Use your camera in an open area. Calculating the location information. Wait until the location information is recordable. The last acquired location information will be recorded. To record the correct location information, use your camera in an open area. The current location information is recordable. There is a problem with the GPS feature. Turn the camera off and on.
To receive a GPS signal Proper triangulation is not possible indoors or near tall buildings. Use your camera in an open area outside, and turn on your camera again. It may take several tens of seconds to several minutes to acquire the location information. You can shorten the positioning time by using GPS assist data.

Notes Right after you turn the camera on, it may take several tens of seconds to several minutes to acquire the location information. If the information cannot be acquired, previously-triangulated location information is used in the present location instead. If you are away from the location where you previously turned the camera off, the location information may have a considerable margin of error. To record the correct information, wait until the camera can receive radio signals from GPS satellites. During take off and landing of an airplane, turn off the camera, as you will be instructed to do by the on-board announcement.
Use GPS in accordance with the regulations of the place or situation. For detailed notes on the GPS feature, see page 196.
Shortening the time needed for the GPS to acquire location information (GPS assist data)
The time for the GPS acquiring location information can be shortened by taking in GPS assist data. If the camera connects to the computer that the supplied PMB software has been installed, the GPS assist data can be updated automatically. To check the state of GPS assist data

MENU button t Data]

1 t [GPS Settings] t [Use GPS Assist
To delete GPS assist data
1 t [GPS Settings] t [Delete GPS Ass.
Notes The computer is required to connect to the Internet when updating data. If the term of validity of assist data has run out, the time until you can record location information cannot be shortened. It is recommended that you update the assist data regularly. The expiration date of the assist data is about 30 days. If [Date/Time Setup] is not set, or set time is shifted greatly, the time for the GPS acquiring location information cannot be shortened. The assist data service may be closed for various reasons.
To update the GPS assist data by inserting a memory card into the computer Start up [GPS Support Tool] from (PMB Launcher), select the memory card drive from your computer, and then update the GPS assist data. Insert the memory card that has been updated into the camera.
Correcting clock time automatically
Your camera maintains correct clock time by using GPS to acquire time information during starting up. The time is corrected when the power is turned off.

MENU button t t [On]

1 t [GPS Settings] t [GPS Auto Time Cor.]
Notes [GPS Auto Time Cor.] is invalid if [GPS On/Off] is set to [Off]. You must set [Date/Time Setup] on the camera before using it. There may be discrepancies of a few seconds. Depending on the area, it may not function correctly.

2 Click [Install].

Make sure that both Sony Image Data Suite and PMB are checked and follow the instructions on the screen. Connect the camera to the computer during the procedure following the instructions on the screen (page 165). 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.
3 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete.
The following software is installed and shortcut icons appear on the desktop. Image Data Converter SR Image Data Lightbox SR PMB PMB Launcher PMB Help
Notes If PMB has already been installed on the computer, and the version number of the previously installed PMB is lower than that of the PMB on the CD-ROM (supplied), install PMB also from the CD-ROM (supplied).
If PMB has already been installed on the computer, and the version of the previously installed PMB is higher than that of the PMB on the CD-ROM (supplied), installation is not required. The usable functions are activated when the camera is connected to the computer using the USB cable. If a version of PMB under 5.0.00 has been installed on your computer, you may be unable to use some functions of those PMB when installing the PMB from the supplied CD-ROM. Also, PMB Launcher is installed from the supplied CD-ROM and you can start PMB or other software by using the PMB Launcher. Doubleclick the PMB Launcher short-cut icon on the computer screen to start PMB Launcher.
Installing the software (Macintosh)
1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM
(supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.
2 Double-click the CD-ROM icon. 3 Copy the [IDS_INST.pkg] file in the [MAC] folder to the hard

disk icon.

4 Double-click the [IDS_INST.pkg] file in the copy-to folder.
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
Using Image Data Converter SR
With Image Data Converter SR you can do the following, etc.: To edit images recorded in RAW format with various corrections, such as tone curve, and sharpness. To adjust images with white balance, exposure, and creative style, etc. To 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.
To use Image Data Converter SR, refer to Help. Click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Image Data Suite] t [Help] t [Image Data Converter SR Ver.3]. Image Data Converter SR support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/
Using Image Data Lightbox SR
With Image Data Lightbox SR you can do the following, etc.: To display and compare RAW/JPEG images recorded with this camera. To rate the images on a scale of five. To set color labels and so on. To display an image with Image Data Converter SR and make adjustments to it. To use Image Data Lightbox SR, refer to Help. Click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Image Data Suite] t [Help] t [Image Data Lightbox SR]. Viewing images on a computer Image Data Lightbox SR support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/

Using PMB

With PMB you can do the following, etc.: To set images shot with the camera and display them on the computer. To organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them. To retouch (red-eye reduction, etc.), print, and send still images as e-mail attachments, change the shooting date. To display the shooting location of the image on the map (SLT-A55V only). To print or save still images with the date. To create Blu-ray discs, AVCHD format discs or DVD discs from AVCHD format 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 PMB is not compatible with Macintosh computers. The confirmation message of the Information tool appears on the screen when starting PMB for the first time. Select [Start]. This function informs you of news, such as software updates. You can change the setting later.
To use PMB, refer to PMB Help. Double-click the shortcut of (PMB Help) on the desktop. Or, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [PMB] t [PMB Help]. PMB support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/pmb-se/
Connecting the camera to the computer
1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or
connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the ACPW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately).
2 Turn on the computer, then press the 3 Check that [USB Connection] in 4 Connect the camera to your

computer.

When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera. Wait for a while.

(Playback) button.

2 is set to [Mass Storage].
1 To a USB terminal of the computer

USB cable (supplied)

2 To the USB terminal
Importing images to the computer (Windows)
PMB allows you to easily import images. For details on PMB functions, see the PMB Help. Importing images to the computer without using PMB When the AutoPlay Wizard appears after making a USB connection between the camera and a computer, click [Open folder to view files] t [OK] t [DCIM] or [MP_ROOT] t copy the desired images to the computer.

File name

Folder DCIM folder The type of file JPEG file JPEG file (Adobe RGB) RAW file RAW file (Adobe RGB) MP_ROOT folder MP4 file (1440 1080) MP4 file (VGA) File name DSC0ssss.JPG _DSCssss.JPG DSC0ssss.ARW _DSCssss.ARW MAH0ssss.MP4 MAQ0ssss.MP4
ssss (file number) stands for any number within the range of 0001 to 9999. When [Image: Quality] is set to [RAW & JPEG], the numerical portions of the name of a RAW data file and its corresponding JPEG file are the same.
Notes For operations such as importing AVCHD movies to the computer, use PMB. Use PMB to import the movies with GPS location information to a computer (SLT-A55V only). When the camera is connected to the computer, if you operate AVCHD format movies or folders from the connected computer, images may be damaged or cannot be played. Do not delete or copy AVCHD format movies on the memory card from the computer. Sony is not held liable for consequences resulting from such operations via the computer.

Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc
You can create a standard definition image quality (STD) disc from AVCHD format movies imported to a computer using supplied software PMB.
(Create Discs) to select [Create DVD-Video Format Discs (STD)].
Notes Install PMB beforehand. MP4 movie files cannot be recorded on a disc. It will take a longer time to create a disc because AVCHD format movies are converted to standard definition image quality (STD) movies. An Internet connection environment is required when creating a DVD-Video (STD) disc for the first time.

Printing images

Specifying DPOF
Using the camera, you can specify the still images and the number of images to print before you print images at a shop or with your printer. Follow the procedure below. DPOF specifications are left with images after printing. It is recommended that you unspecify them after printing.
Specifying /unspecifying DPOF on selected images

t [Multiple Img.]

1 t [Specify Printing] t [DPOF Setup]
2 Select the image with b/B on the control button. 3 Select the number of sheets with the center of the control
To unspecify DPOF, set the number to 0.
4 Press the MENU button. 5 Select [Enter] with v, then press the center of the control
Notes You cannot specify DPOF on RAW data files. You can specify any number up to 9.

Dating images

You can date images when printing them. The position of the date (inside or outside the image, character size, etc.) depends on your printer.

MENU button t [On]

1 t [Specify Printing] t [Date Imprint] t
Note This function may not be provided, depending on the printer.

Others

Specifications

Camera

[System]
Camera Type Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Lens A-mount lens System
image sensor-shift mechanism

[Auto focus system]

TTL phase-detection system, 15 points (3 points cross type)
Sensitivity Range 1 to 18 EV (at ISO 100 equivalent) AF illuminator Approx. 1 to 5 m (3.3 to 16.4 feet)

[Image sensor]

Image format SLT-A55/A55V 23.515.6 mm (APS-C format) CMOS image sensor SLT-A33 23.415.6 mm (APS-C format) CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of image sensor SLT-A55/A55V Approx. 000 pixels SLT-A33 Approx. 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera SLT-A55/A55V Approx. 000 pixels SLT-A33 Approx. 000 pixels

[Live View]

Type Main sensor Live View (Translucent mirror mechanism)
Image format Exmor CMOS sensor Frame coverage 100%

[Electronic viewfinder]

Type Electronic viewfinder (color)

Numerics

3D.. 68, 198 BULB shooting. 79
Center weighted.. 105 Charging battery pack. 18 Cleaning mode.. 36 Color filter.. 113 Color Space.. 111 Color temperature.. 113 Compression ratio.. 143 Connection plate cover.. 17 Continuous Advance Priority AE.. 69 Continuous AF.. 88 Continuous bracket. 118 Continuous shooting. 116 Contrast. 110 Control button.. 46 Creative Style.. 110 CTRL FOR HDMI. 136 Custom white balance. 114
Adobe RGB.. 111 AE Lock.. 100 AEL button.. 150 AF area.. 89 AF illuminator.. 98 Ambient light.. 119 Amount of exposure. 70 Anti-dust function.. 36 Aperture. 70, 72 Aperture priority. 72 Aperture value.. 72 Area Setting. 29 Aspect ratio.. 143 Audio signals.. 151 Auto HDR.. 108 Auto review.. 154 AUTO+.. 61 Autoflash. 96 Autofocus.. 85 Autofocus mode.. 88 AVCHD.. 195
Date imprint.. 173 Date/Time setup.. 28 Delete.. 132 Depth of field.. 70 Digital level gauge. 40 Diopter-adjustment. 29 Disc creation.. 168
Battery pack.. 18, 20 Bracket.. 118 BRAVIA Sync.. 136
DPOF setup..172 D-Range Optimizer.107 Drive mode.116
GPS assist data.. 139 GPS Auto Time Cor.. 140 GPS On/Off.. 138
Enlarged image..124 EV scale..78, 101, 119 Exposure..70 Exposure compensation.101 Exposure mode..70 Eyecup..31 Eye-Fi..147 Eyepiece sensors..39 Eye-Start AF.39
Hand-held Twilight.. 63 Help Guide disp.. 151 High ISO NR.. 149 High-speed sync.. 97 Histogram.. 102
Image Index.. 125 Image quality.. 143 Image size.. 141 ISO sensitivity.. 106
Face Detection..93 File Number..145 Fill-flash..96 Flash bracket..118 Flash compensation.103 Flash control..104 Flash mode..96 Flash Off.59, 96 Fn button..46 Focal length..176 Focus..85 Focus indicator..86 Focus Magnifier.91 Focus mode..88 Focus-lock..87 Folder Name..145 Format..146

JPEG.. 143

Landscape.. 63 Language.. 152 LCD brightness. 153 LCD monitor. 42, 55, 127 Lens.. 26 Live View. 7 Long exp.NR.. 149
Macro... 63 Manual exposure. 77
Manual focus.. 90 Manual shift. 78 Memory card. 20, 23 Memory Stick PRO Duo... 20, 23 Menu.. 49 Metering mode.. 105 Moisture condensation. 192 Movie Audio Rec.. 82 Movie File Format. 82 Multi frame noise reduction.. 106 Multi segment. 105

Quality.. 143

RAW.. 143 Rear sync. 96 Recording movies.. 81 Recover Image DB. 147 Red eye reduc.. 98 Reducing camera shake. 56 Remote Commander.. 17, 120 Reset... 156 Rotate.. 123
New Folder.. 146 Night Portrait.. 63 Night View.. 63 Noise reduction. 149 Number of recordable images... 32, 33

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