Sony DSLR-A350 User Manual

Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 3
Read this first 5
Notes on using your camera 8
Preparing the
camera
Before your
operation
Shooting images
Checking the accessories supplied 13
Preparing the battery pack 14
Attaching a lens 19
Inserting a memory card 21
Preparing the camera 25
Using the accessories supplied 27
Checking the number
of recordable images 29
Cleaning
31
Identifying parts and screen indicators 34
Front side 34
Rear side
35
SideslBottom 37
LCD monitor 38
Selecting a function/setting 40
The functions selected
by the Fn (Function) button 42
The functions selected
by the ~ / i;!!l (Drive) button
............................................................................ 42
Functions selected
by the MENU button 42
Shooting an image without camera shake 44
Correct posture 44
Using the Super SteadyShot function 46
Using a tripod 47
fMii!) /(!i) Shooting with the automatic setting 48
Shooting with a suitable setting for the subject (Scene
Selection) 50
IlSI Taking portrait photos 50
[jiJ Taking landscape photos 51
(j) Taking small-subject photos 52
~ Taking moving-subject photos 53
~ Taking sunset photos 54
I:2l Taking night view photos 55
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Sony DSLR-A350 Specifications

General

Megapixel	14.2 MP
Camera type	SLR Camera Body
Sensor type	CCD
Image stabilizer	No
Total megapixels	14.9 MP
Image sensor size	- \
Supported aspect ratios	16:9
Maximum image resolution	4592 x 3056 pixels
Still image resolution(s)	2288 x 1520, 3408 x 2272, 4592 x 3056
Filter	Yes
Focal length range	- mm
Focus	TTL
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Continuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Spot Auto Focus
Closest focusing distance	5 m
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Spot
ISO sensitivity	100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Light exposure modes	Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
Light exposure control	Program AE
Light exposure correction	± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Interface	USB 2.0
Power source type	Battery
Aperture range (F-F)	-
Camera shutter speed	1/4000 - 30 s
Field of view	95 %
Display diagonal	2.7 \
Display resolution (numeric)	230400 pixels
Magnification	0.74 x
Viewfinder type	Optical
USB version	2.0
Product color	Black
Scene modes	Night, Portrait, Sunset, Landscape (scenery)
Image editing	Rotating
Photo effects	Black&White, Vivid
White balance	Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten
Image processor	BIONZ
Self-timer delay	2, 10 s
Camera file system	DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.2
On Screen Display (OSD) languages	CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, HUN, ITA, NOR, POL, POR, RUS, SWE
Battery type	NP-FM500H
Battery life (CIPA standard)	730 shots
Number of batteries supported	1
Flash modes	Auto, Fill-in, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash guide number	12 m
Internal memory	- MB
Compatible memory cards	CF, MicroDrive, MS Duo, MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG
Camera shutter type	Electronic
Maximum video resolution	- pixels
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	74.7 mm
Width	130.8 mm
Height	98.5 mm
Weight	582 g