User manual SONY DSLR-A580

[. . . ] Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Preparing the camera Before your operation Shooting images Instruction Manual A-mount Using the shooting function Using the viewing function Changing your setup Viewing images on a computer Printing images Others Index Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. __________________________ WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet. Caution Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. [. . . ] When the camera judges that autofocus is possible, the Face Detection frames turn orange. When you press the shutter button halfway down, the Face Detection frames Face Detection frames turn green. (white) · If a face is not positioned inside the AF Face Detection frames (orange) area available when you press the shutter button halfway down, the AF area that is used for focusing turns green. · When the camera detects multiple faces, the camera automatically selects a priority face and the single Face Detection frame turns orange. To deactivate the Face Detection function Using the shooting function Fn button t Shooting technique (Face Detection) t [Off] · Compose to overlay the Face Detection frame and the AF area. Notes · When the exposure mode is Sweep Shooting or during movie recording, the Face Detection function cannot be used in viewfinder mode. 95 · Up to eight faces can be detected. · The camera may not detect any faces, or may detect some other object, depending on the shooting conditions. Capturing smiling faces (Smile Shutter) When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 Fn button t (Smile Shutter) t [On] t Select the desired Smile Detection Sensitivity mode · You can set the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles to one of the following three options: (Slight Smile), (Normal Smile), and (Big Smile). · When the Smile Shutter is activated, the Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator appears on the screen. 2 Wait detecting a smile. The camera detects a smile and the focus is confirmed. When the smile level exceeds the b point on the indicator, the camera records images automatically. · When the camera detects faces, orange Face Detection frames appear around the faces. The Face Detection frames turn green when these subjects come into focus. · The smile level of the face surrounded by the double Face Detection frame is indicated on the Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator. Face Detection frame Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator 3 To stop shooting, Fn button t Shooting techniques (Smile Shutter) t [Off] · To focus on the smile, overlay the Face Detection frame and AF area. Keep the eyes narrowed. 96 · Do not obscure the face with a hat, a mask, sunglasses, etc. · Try to orient the face in front of the camera and keep it as level as possible. · If you press the shutter button while the Smile Shutter function is activated, the camera shoots the image, and then returns to Smile Shutter. Notes · When the exposure mode is set to Sweep Shooting, the Smile Shutter function cannot be used. · The drive mode is automatically set to [Single-shot Adv. ] or [Remote Cdr. ]. · The AF illuminator does not work with the Smile Shutter function. · If the camera does not detect a smile, change the settings for Smile Detection Sensitivity. · Smiles may not be detected correctly, depending on the shooting conditions. Using the shooting function 97 Using the flash In a dark location, using the flash allows you to shoot the subject brightly, and it also helps to prevent camera shake. When shooting into the sun, you can use the flash to shoot a bright image of the backlit subject. 1 Fn button t 2 Press the (Flash Mode) t Select the desired setting button button. The flash pops up. · In AUTO or Scene Selection mode, the flash automatically pops up if the amount of light is insufficient or the subject is backlit. The built-in flash does not pop up even if you press the button. 3 After the flash has finished charging, shoot the subject. z Flashing: The flash is being charged. · When you press the shutter button halfway down under dark lighting in autofocus mode, the flash may be fired to help focus on a subject (AF Illuminator). [. . . ] · If you cannot pan or tilt the camera across the entire subject within the given time, a black 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. · Under lights that flicker such as fluorescent light, images may not be recorded properly. [. . . ]