Sony SLT-A77V Quick start guide

Brand: Sony

Model: SLT-A77V

Category: Camcorders

Type: Quick start guide

Never miss the moment

Unleash your full creative potential

The SLT-A77V empowers you to capture images that fully express your creative vision. Through revolutionary Translucent Mirror

Technology, it breaks through traditional limitations to provide accelerated autofocusing and live-viewing on a full-time

basis—even when capturing 24.3 megapixel images during 12 fps continuous shooting and 60p video capture.

Additional advances deliver breathtaking image quality in low light as well as powerfully expressive video production.

The XGA OLED viewfinder offers phenomenal viewing ease to further enhance these advances.

•Ultra-highresolution24.3megapixelExmor

™

APS HD CMOS sensor

•Continuousshootingupto12fpswithFull-timeContinuousAF

•AVCHD

™

Ver. 2.0

(

Progressive

)

FullHDMovieat60p

•World’sfirst*XGAOLEDTru-Finder

™

viewfinder

•Flexible3-waytiltLCDmonitor

•1/8000sec.shutterspeedandapprox.150,000shutterreleasedurability

*Amonginterchangeable-lenscameraswithanAPS-CsensorasofAugust2011.

70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM

(

SAL70400G

)

, 1/2000 sec., F8.0, ISO 1250, Auto white balance

DT30mmF2.8MacroSAM

(

SAL30M28

)

,1/200sec.,F7.1,ISO100,Daylightwhitebalance

DT16-50mmF2.8SSM

(

SAL1650

)

,1/250sec.,F5.6,ISO100,Manualwhitebalance

(

4500K

)

Approximately 0.05 second minimum release time lag

Accelerated shutter response lets you

capture decisive moments with confidence.

An innovative electronic front curtain

shutter in the image sensor slashes shutter

releasetimelagtoaclass-leading0.05

second* and produces less shutter noise

and vibration than a mechanical front

curtainshutter.Ifdesired,a mechanical

front curtain shutter can be activated

throughtheMENU.

12 fps continuous shooting

(

in Continuous Advance Priority AE mode

)

Every second, you can capture up to 12

images with clarity and precision at full 24.3

megapixel resolution. Moreover, you can

enjoy the expressive power and flexibility

of interchangeable lenses without slowing

down performance. As with full-time

autofocusing, this extraordinary response

is made possible by innovative Sony

Translucent Mirror Technology.

Accelerated response on a full-time basis

Notes:

Continuous shooting speed may be slower depending

onshootingconditions.InContinuousPriorityAEMode,

theapertureisfixedatF3.5orthemaximumapertureof

the lens, whichever is smaller. Continuous shooting speed

(

fps

)

lowerswhenhighISONRfunctionisOn.

*Speedmayvarydependingonshootingconditions

and memory card in use.

Full-time Continuous AF

Accelerated full-time continuous phase-

detection autofocusing keeps your subject

sharply focused at all times. Even at

maximum continuous shooting speed and

during live-view movie shooting—thanks to

revolutionary Translucent Mirror Technology—

you can clearly capture sports action

and fleeting facial expressions without

resorting to manual focusing. The supreme

speed and precision of phase-detection

autofocusing is faster and more precise than

thecontrast-detectionAFsystemsemployed

bycompetingcameras.Itletsyoueffortlessly

capture dramatic moments in all types of

situations with professional-looking results.

Translucent Mirror Technology

Sony Translucent Mirror Technology

revolutionizes interchangeable-lens

photography by enabling simultaneous

focusing and image capturing on a

full-timebasis.Unlikecompetingcameras

that swing a mirror to either direct light

towardtheAFsensorortheimage

sensor–one at a time, the a77 continuously

directs light to both sensors simultaneously

via a stationary translucent mirror. This

breakthrough enables leading continuous

shooting speed, accelerated full-time

continuous phase-detection autofocusing—

even while shooting HD movies—and

smooth uninterrupted live-viewing on the

finder and rear monitor during single shot,

continuous and movie shooting. Quite

simply, Translucent Mirror Technology

significantly improves overall performance

and leaves the competition behind.

70-400mmF4-5.6GSSM

(

SAL70400G

)

,ContinuousAdvancePriorityAE,1/4000sec.,F5.6,ISO1250,Autowhitebalance

Cross sensors

AFsensors

Easy operation even during manual focusing

The camera quickly and comfortably meets

your needs during both auto and manual

focusing. Prompt switching between

autofocusing and manual focusing is

assimpleaspressingtheAF/MFbutton.

ManualfocusingisaidedbyaFocus

Magnifier function that provides up to 11.7x

magnification of the image at the press of

abutton,andDirectManualFocus

(

DMF

)

settings are selectable during autofocusing.

AnAFMicroAdjustmentfunctionalsoallows

minute manual adjustment of focusing

distance, along with registration of up to 30

sets of lens adjustment settings.

19-point AF system with 11 cross sensors

The phase-detection autofocusing system

spreads19AFsensorsoverawideAF

area to increase your framing freedom

andkeepmovingsubjectsinfocus.It

includes 11 cross sensors that deliver more

accurate and reliable tracking than sensors

with only vertical or horizontal detection

canachieve.Additionally,theAFsystem

improves autofocusing performance in

low light conditions to ensure precision

focusing wherever and whenever you

shoot. Depending on your needs, you can

selectoneoffourAFareamodes:Wide

(

all 19 sensors

)

, Spot

(

central sensor

)

Local

(

any selected sensor

)

, or Zone

(

right,

center, or left zone

)

.FourAFmodesarealso

selectablefromthefocusmodedial:AF-A

(

Auto

)

,AF-C

(

Continuous

)

,AF-S

(

Single shot

)

andManual.InadditiontoAF

(

AutoFocus

)

thecameraalsoprovidesDMF

(

Direct

ManualFocus

)

and Manual focus modes.

Object Tracking Focus

Various advances come together in the

a77 to enable swift, accurate tracking of

fast-moving subjects. Once you designate

your subject on the viewfinder or rear LCD,

TrackingFocusutilizespowerfulpredictive

focusingalgorithmsandSony’soriginal

subject recognition technologies to track

yoursubject’severymovewithspeedand

precision. This performance is supported by

blazing-fastBIONZ

image processing and

19 autofocusing points that are spread

over a wide area to better keep moving

subjects in focus.

Dramatically improved BIONZ

image processing engine

Sony’slightning-fastBIONZprocessor

employs powerful algorithms to generate

beautifulimagesfromRAWdata

captured by the Exmor CMOS image

sensor.Fullyoptimizedtomatchthe

characteristics of the sensor, it delivers

extremely accurate color and rich

tonal gradations throughout the entire

dynamic range. Even during ultra-high-

speedcontinuousshootingandFullHD

movie shooting, it effortlessly handles

the vast information generated by the

24.3 megapixel CMOS sensor as well as

other intensive tasks such as advanced

digitalcompositing.Moreover,RAWimage

noise reduction complements dual noise

reduction in the sensor to deliver images

of superb quality with extremely low noise.

24.3 megapixel Exmor

™

APS HD CMOS sensor

Stunning images brimming with detail are

yours at an astounding 24.3 megapixel

resolution,thankstoSony’sproprietary

Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor. This ultra-

high resolution is complemented by an

extra-large sensor size that raises sensitivity

in low-light conditions and strengthens

background defocusing effects. So you

can add depth and drama to virtually

any scene. Dual noise reduction also

significantly reduces noise during analog

and digital signal conversion to ensure

smooth, crystal-clear reproduction even in

low-light conditions.

Breathtaking image quality in any lighting

70-400mmF4-5.6GSSM

(

SAL70400G

)

,1/15sec.,F5.6,ISO200,Manualwhitebalance

(

3700K

)

ISO6400ISO1600 ISO12800

High sensitivity with ISO 100–16000

(

expandable to ISO 50

)

Master virtually any lighting conditions with

extremelyhighISOsensitivityandwide-

rangingsettingsfrom50

(

expanded

)

16000—arangeofeight1/3steps.Capture

the mood of a candlelit wedding ceremony

with a high sensitivity setting; the flow of

a river with a low sensitivity setting and

slow shutter speed; or athletes competing

indoors with a high sensitivity setting and

high shutter speed—all with extremely high

qualityandlownoisecourtesyofSony’s

ultra-sensitive Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor

andadvancedBIONZimageprocessor.

Inregularshootingconditions,youcan

takefulladvantageofanAutoISOmode

that automatically chooses the optimal

ISOsettingbetweenISO100and1600or

between any available range you choose

to customize

(

from100to12800

)

for

creative results.

SteadyShot INSIDE

™

image stabilization

Advanced image stabilization lets you

enjoy handheld shooting with minimal

camera-shake blur. Since SteadyShot

INSIDEutilizesasensor-shiftimagestabilizer

withinthecameraitself.Itprovideseffective

image stabilization for any A-mount system

lensfromwide-angletotelephoto.Italso

lets you capture sharp images at shutter

speedsupto2.5to4.5stepsslowerthan

otherwise possible without a tripod or

flash, as well as take advantage of vastly

increased photo opportunities.

Lens shading and

aberration compensation

To ensure optimal shooting results, the

a77 automatically compensates for the

shading and aberration characteristics

of the particular lens you mount. This

includes vignetting

(

peripheral shading

)

lateral chromatic aberration and optical

distortion, which can each be manually

activated or deactivated as desired.

F2.8F2.8

Unrivaled resolution, contrast and response

Camera technology takes a major leap

forwardwiththeintroductionoftheworld’s

first* OLED viewfinder. This extraordinary

XGAOLEDTru-Finder

™

EVFdisplaysyour

scene with incredible contrast, clarity and

color accuracy. Since Translucent Mirror

Technology creates the viewfinder image

directly from the image sensor, you can

view exactly what will appear in your photo,

including defocusing effects that faithfully

reflect your aperture settings. You can

therefore perfect the background as well

as your main subject when composing

photos. Moreover, viewing is supremely

easy in any type of lighting—a distinct

advantage over optical viewfinders that are

hard to view in the dark and LCD monitors

that are difficult to view in bright sunlight.

This viewing ease makes it much easier to

concentrate on the scene.

The backlight-free design of OLED

technology delivers incredible contrast—

up to 10 times higher than conventional

electronic viewfinders—that broadens

the dynamic range. Accelerated OLED

response also virtually eliminates both

motion blur and residual images when

tracking moving objects or displaying

recorded movies. Slim unit dimensions gave

Sony extra freedom to achieve advances

like a wide 33.3° viewing angle, high 27 mm

eye-point and 100% frame coverage. A

high-precision2,369Kdotresolutionallows

fine-adjustmentoffocusviaFocusMagnifier,

which enlarges part of the image so you

can fine-tune the focus and then zoom

out to capture the shot.

XGA OLED viewfinder for supreme

comfort and ease

FocusMagnifierenlarges

part of the image so you

can fine-tune the focus.

The viewfinder can display

the effects of your aperture,

exposure,WBandother

settings.

Graphic Display Digital Level Gauge DisplayShooting Data Display

Histogram Display Simple Display

Variable information display

The OLED viewfinder clearly displays

detailed shooting information at high

XGA resolution for quick and easy

reading. You can display the data in your

choice of five display modes

(

Shooting

Data, Graphic, Digital Level Gauge,

Histogram or Simple Display

)

by pressing

theDISPbutton.TheDigitalLevelGauge

indicates whether the camera is level in

the horizontal and front-back directions.

The Histogram displays the luminance

distribution of pixels in the image, which

can be adjusted through exposure

compensation. And the Graphic Display

shows the shutter speed and aperture

value as graphs, while also clearly

illustrating the exposure.

Do it all from the viewfinder

The viewfinder is so informative and easy

to view that every step in the photographic

process—including setting up shooting

parameters and previewing their effects in

real-time, framing your subject and fine-tuning

the focus with the Enlargement feature,

shooting photos and movies, and checking

final results—can easily be handled from start

to finish without removing your eye from the

viewfinder. This is true even in bright outdoor

lighting and during sports, portrait and macro

photography. So you can fully concentrate on

capturing spectacular images.

Smart Teleconverter provides a clear

and precise enlarged image

This convenient alternative to zooming

makes it easy to capture distant subjects

while viewing the finder. Press the Smart

Teleconverter button once to enjoy the

equivalent of 1.4x magnification or twice

for2xmagnification.Whenyou’repleased

with the composition displayed on the

high-resolution XGA OLED, press the

shutter button to record the image at a

minimum 12 megapixel resolution.

High visibility in bright and

dark scenes

Since the viewfinder image is just as dim

or bright as the actual scene, viewing is

remarkably easy in any type of lighting—a

genuine advantage over optical viewfinders

that are difficult to view in dark settings and

rear LCD monitors that are hard to view in

bright settings.

Three grid displays

Wheneveryoudesireassistancealigningthe

horizon or achieving a balanced composition,

you can overlay one of three types of grids

in the viewfinder. These include a 3x3 grid

that follows the rule of thirds, a 4x4 grid that

includestwo45-degreelinespassingthrough

the center, and a 6x4 grid that simplifies

the alignment of multiple visual elements.

Powerfully expressive movie production

1 Recordsin29minutesegments.

Large image sensor

Cinema-like creative expression is yours

to enjoy thanks to large APS HD CMOS

sensor. This expanded sensor area enables

beautiful background defocusing effects for

acinematicsenseofdepthanddrama.It

also contributes to extremely high recording

sensitivity that empowers you to effectively

shootinverydimlighting.Furthermore,when

teamed with manual focus, the sensor lets

youtakefulladvantageofP/A/S/Mmodes

to manually adjust exposure and achieve

desired brightness and dynamism.

24p cinematic expression

Hollywood films are traditionally

captured at 24 fps, creating a subtle

but unmistakable look that movie lovers

everywhere associate with the cinema.

Simply by capturing your movies at the

same frame rate, in the progressive 24p

format, you can recreate this look and

endow your movies with an added sense

of quality and drama.

Heightened creative potential

You can use Creative Styles and

Picture Effect to exaggerate the mood

or completely transform the look of

yourmovies.Forexample,ToyCamera

creates a rough, amateurish look while

Posterization makes a bold statement with

highcontrastandvividcolors*.

Interchangeable lens freedom

Interchangeablelensesgreatlyexpand

your moviemaking freedom. Like a

Hollywood director, you can creatively

use whatever lens most effectively brings

outthemoment.Whetherfisheye,super

wide-angle, telephoto, macro, fixed focal

length or zoom lens, the a77 lets you

take advantage of almost any a system

A-mount lens ever produced. And because

you can enjoy the benefits of high-speed,

high-precision,phase-detectionAFwith

virtually all of these lenses, you can

exercise your cinematic creativity without

worrying about difficult focusing problems.

One-touch movie access

WithonepressoftheMoviebutton,thea77

is ready to roll. The camera immediately

enters movie recording mode regardless of

whether you were shooting photographs

continuously, in single-frame

modeornotatall.It’sthequick

and easy way to capture every

moviemaking opportunity.

Quick AF Full HD Movie

Most interchangeable lens cameras

employ standard contrast-detection

autofocusing when shooting movies. But

the a77 delivers the superior speed and

precision of full-time continuous phase-

detection autofocusing, even during

HD movie shooting at 60p—thanks to

the breakthrough advantages of Sony

Translucent Mirror Technology. This newly

enhancedQuickAFFullHDMoviefeature

also makes a big difference when focusing

on fast-moving subjects. You can shoot

movies and enjoy wider-ranging creative

possibilities than ever before.

AVCHD

™

Ver. 2.0

(

Progressive

)

Full HD

60p movies

Fortheultimateinsmoothmovie

playback,youcancaptureFullHD

movies at 60 fps using the AVCHD Ver.

2.0

(

Progressive

)

format. This powerful

capability is made possible by the

large APS HD CMOS sensor, which

capturesbeautiful1920x1080pixel

movie footage at an accelerated rate:

The same resolution and rate as HDTV

broadcasts

. Moreover, Translucent Mirror

TechnologyenablesFull-timeContinuous

AFduringmoviecreationforfast,high-

precision focusing and precise tracking

of moving subjects.

*NotallPictureEffectscanbeselectedformovierecording.

Estimated continuous movie shooting time

• HDmovieshootingcancausethetemperatureof

internal components to rise, as can high ambient

temperatures.Increasedinternaltemperaturescanresult

in recording times shorter than the estimates shown.

Model Ambient Tenperature Shooting time

68°F/20°C Approx. 29 min.

86°F/30°C Approx. 29 min.

104°F/40°C Approx. 13 min.

Full manual movie shooting

Fullmanualoperationgivesyouthe

freedom and power to realize your

creativevision.Usingmanualfocusand

P/A/S/Mmodes

(

Program, Aperture

Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual

)

, yo u

can flexibly adjust background blur and

manually control exposure to achieve

desired brightness and dynamism. On-

screen prompts provide assistance to

make full manual operation quick, easy

and comfortable.

Audio noise reduction

Exceptional movie quality is complemented

by outstanding audio quality with minimal

noise. This audio recording quality is made

possible by a high-performance stereo

microphone on the mirror housing and

advanced noise reduction that effectively

suppressesAFlensdrivenoisevianewly

developedNRalgorithm.

SLT-A77V’s 3.0" display

Reflectionsareeliminated

Generic LCD monitor

with unwanted reflections

Resinfilling

Reinforcedglass

Anti-reflective film

Clear protective

cover

LCD

Convenient Xtra Fine LCD

™

display with 3-way tilting

Whethershootinghorizontallyorvertically,

you can easily tilt and swivel the LCD

monitor to the most natural possible

viewing angle. Even when using a

tripod, the 3-way tilting design enables

extra-flexible adjustment that easily

supports everything from extremely low

to extremely high camera shooting

angles.The3"XtraFineLCDdisplaywith

crisp 921,600 dot resolution features

technology that offers outstanding

performance in almost any kind of

lightingcondition.TheLCD’sdesignfills

the gap between the protective outer

glass and underlying LCD with resin to

significantly reduce surface reflections,

improve visibility from wide viewing

angles, maintain high contrast and more

accurately reproduce deep blacks.

Reflectionsarefurtherloweredbya

special anti-reflective coating and multi-

coating.Wheneverchallengingshooting

environments require extra-clear viewing

and unrivaled flexibility, this innovative

LCD technology will set you free.

Quick-access controls

You can easily operate the camera while

keeping your eyes on the scene because

the controls are specially designed

forswifttactilerecognition.Frequently

used controls are placed within natural

reach of your fingers and are clearly

differentiated in size and height. Main

buttons are placed within easy reach of

your thumb, and dials in the front and

rear of the camera enable comfortable

adjustment of major and minor

parameters, respectively.

LCD data display

Confirming main camera settings is

always quick and easy, thanks to the

LCD data display favored by enthusiasts.

Simply glance at the top-mounted

display to confirm shutter speed,

aperture,ISOvalueandmore.Evenin

dark environments, the data is easy to

read thanks to large LCD dimensions

and cinnabar backlighting. Moreover,

the top-mounted position means you

can naturally shift your eyes from the

scene to glance at the display without

moving the camera and having to

readjust framing.

Unrivaled comfort and shooting flexibility

Shot Result Preview

Before shooting, you can preview

how your photo will look with major

settingsapplied.TheShotResultPreview

function shows not only the effects of

your selected aperture, but also the

effects of the selected shutter speed

andDynamicRangeOptimizer

(

DRO

)

settings in the viewfinder and LCD display.

So you can confirm the depth of field,

motion blur and dynamic range with

ease.Itproducesmoredynamicresults

than the conventional optical preview

function, which only shows the effects

oftheaperturesetting.FromtheMENU,

you can choose whether pressing the

Preview button near the right bottom of

the camera activates the conventional

opticalDepthofFieldpreviewfunction

orShotResultPreview.

Comfortable VG-C77AM vertical grip

Operation is extremely comfortable during

vertical framing, thanks to the optional

vertical grip and flexibly adjustable

LCD display. Optimized contours fit your

hand comfortably and contribute to a

steady grip that minimizes accidental

slips. The back of the grip is wide enough

to firmly support your thumb, and

essential controls are built in, including

a convenient shutter button. The grip

canalsohouseoneortwoNP-FM500H

rechargeable battery packs

(

sold

separately

)

to approximately double

battery life. Dust and moisture resistance is

the same high level as the camera body.

Customizable buttons

To enhance shooting convenience, you

can customize three buttons to satisfy

personal preference, provide quick access

to the most frequently used functions, or

better match particular usage conditions.

TheAEL,ISO,andAF/MFButtonscan

be reassigned to activate any of 24

assignable functions, including Exposure

Compensation,DriveMode,FlashMode,

FocusArea,FaceDetection,SmileShutter,

ISOSensitivityandMeteringMode.

Memory function

Whenyoufindanidealcombinationof

camera settings for a particular shooting

situation, you can register them as a

set in memory. Then the next time that

situation arises, you can easily recall

and apply the settings to save time by

turningthemodedialtotheMRposition.

Uptothreesetsofcomprehensive

shooting settings can be saved.

Body

Flash

HVL-F43AM

Lens

DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM

Vertical Grip

VG-C77AM

Robust craftsmanship for

carefree shooting

Dust and moisture resistant

Comprehensive dust and moisture

resistance measures are applied to the

a77 and select accessories to achieve

extremely high, reliability when used

together. The camera itself is sealed

around the main buttons and dials to

help prevent moisture and dust from

entering the body during tough usage.

Openings such as the card slot, battery

compartment and terminals are also

protected by a double-layered structure.

WhenusingtheDT16-50mmF2.8SSM

standardzoomlens,optionalHVL-F43AM

flash unit, optional VG-C77AM vertical

grip or other accessories, this same

high-level resistance to dust and moisture

is maintained. This lens incorporates

effective dust and moisture resistance

measures including sealing of all

susceptible components. Main joints

of the powerful optional flash unit, with

Quick Shift Bounce design, are refined

and sealed to ensure effective resistance

to dust and moisture. Various areas of the

vertical grip are also sealed to raise dust

and moisture resistance.

Robust magnesium alloy body

Whenthegoinggetstough,you

can depend on the rugged a77.Its

lightweight body offers the protective

external shielding of high-intensity

magnesium front and rear panels. A

grip and front cover manufactured

through advanced casting technology

further enhance body rigidity. Through

an optimal combination of engineered

plastic, aluminum alloy and stainless steel

in the chassis, a high degree of structural

integrity, light weight and long-lasting

dependability has been achieved.

Note:

• Dustandmoistureresistancedoesnotimplydust/

moisture proof performance.

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Sony SLT-A77V Quick start guide

Brand: Sony

Model: SLT-A77V

Category: Camcorders

Type: Quick start guide

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