Sony SLT-A35 User manual

Capture your perfect moments with Sony’s exclusive Translucent
Mirror Technology DSLR superior performance whether you’re
shooting HD movies or still images. Tele-zoom High Speed Shooting
at up to 7 frames per second, complete with continuous auto
focus. Auto focus is also visibly faster in Live View and HD Movie
modes.
Bullets
• Translucent Mirror Technology accelerates AF performance
• Tele-zoom High Speed shooting @ up to 7 fps with continuous AF
• 16.2 megapixels with Sony’s Exmor™ HD APS sensor
• Accurate 15-point Auto Focus system; 3 cross sensors
• Fast, accurate Phase Detection AF in all modes
• Image layering: Multi-Frame NR & Hand-held Twilight shot
• Auto HDR captures more contrast than one exposure can
• 3D Sweep Panorama™ Mode: incredible views to enjoy on 3DTV3
• 11 Picture Eect variations for more creative expression
• 1080/60i Full AVCHD™ or 1080/30p movies1
• Tru-nder™ Electronic Viewnder: big and bright
• High resolution, 3.0” TruBlack™ LCD w/ 921K dots
• Quick AF Live View uses main image sensor
• Choice of Live View on monitor or eye-level EVF
• Superb in low light: ISO 25600 sensitivity (extended)
• AUTO+ (Advanced Auto): advanced features made easy
• Sweep Panorama™ Mode captures landscapes beautifully
• Powerful creative control over movie making
• Professional-style “rack focus” movie eects in AF
• Compact, lightweight design
• On-screen Help Guide; Graphic Display of settings
• BIONZ® image processor for high speed, low noise
• Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO) elicits shadow detail
• 1200-Zone evaluative exposure metering
• RAW image les maintain maximum latitude
• SteadyShot INSIDE™ image stabilization built into body
• Image management and editing soware included
• Face Detection technology captures faces naturally
• Smile Shutter™ technology automatically captures a smile
• HDMI® output with BRAVIA® Sync compatibility4
• 8 Scene Selection modes and 6 Creative Style settings
• Stamina™ battery power for up to 440 shots5
• P/A/S/M Exposure modes; full manual control
• Advanced Anti-Dust Technology keeps imager clean
• Pop-up ash unit is compact, yet powerful
• On-screen displays for LCD, eye-level viewnder
SLT-A35

• Slot for two media types (required, sold separately)
• PhotoTV HD compatibility6 for vivid playback on TV
• Index and Slide Show display
• Remote capable with RMT-DSLR1, sold separately
Features
Translucent Mirror Technology
Conventional DSLRs can shoot. Or they can focus with the speed and precision of Phase
Detection AF. They cannot do both at once. The SLT-a35 utilizes Translucent Mirror Technology
that directs light to both the image sensor and the Phase Detection AF sensor simultaneously.
Tele Zoom High Speed Shooting
The translucent mirror makes it far easier to capture the decisive soccer kick or your baby at her
absolute cutest. The Tele Zoom High Speed shooting mode shoots up to 7 fps at 8.4 MP while
maintaining continuous auto focus and auto exposure.
Quick AF for Full HD Movie Capture1
When most DSLRs shoot video, their Contrast AF is slow and visibly “hunts” for focus. The Quick
AF Full HD Movie retains the same fast, precise Phase Detection you enjoy for still images.1 It’s a
decisive advantage for tracking fast-moving subjects and a major benet of Translucent Mirror
Technology.
16.2 megapixel resolution
You get incredible detail and gorgeous enlargements. Thanks to the 16.2 megapixel APS-C
sensor size and Sony® Exmor™ APS HD CMOS technology, the camera achieves high resolution
with no penalty in low-light sensitivity or sensor noise.
APS-C size HD CMOS image sensor
With 19.5 times the area of the typical camcorder image sensor, APS-C makes the dierence
between amateur and professional-looking video, delivering an exceptional combination of high
resolution, high sensitivity and gorgeous, blurred backgrounds.
Sony® Exmor™ technology
Conventional image sensors use only a handful of analog-to-digital (A/D) converters, which can
slow you down. The Exmor™ sensor provides more than 4,000 column-parallel A/D converters.
This helps enable continuous shooting at up to 7 frames per second.
Full HD 1080/60i movies1
This is one of the very few DSLRs with 1080/60i Full HD, exactly the same resolution and frame rate
as most broadcast and cable HDTV channels. Records in 1080/60i AVCHD™ format, 1080/30p
high denition in PC-friendly MP4 format and standard denition 480/30p in MP4 format.1
Picture Eect mode
There are 7 types (11 variations) of picture eects to choose from: Posterization (Color),
Posterization (B/W), Pop Color,Retro Photo, Partial Color(R), Partial Color(G), Partial Color(B),
Partial Color(Y), High-key, High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera. Each is unique and each
give you a new and exciting way to make your images and videos pop.
Multi-frame NR
Experience incredible low-light shooting without a ash. The camera captures six images in a
fraction of a second. Combining the data from all six, it creates a single image with a reduction
in noise equivalent to two additional steps of ISO sensitivity. Sensitivity selectable up to ISO 25600.
(Recommended for still subjects.)
Hand-held Twilight
Get cleaner and sharper nighttime pictures—beyond the capability of traditional cameras—
without using ash or a tripod. The camera captures six images in a fraction of a second.
Combining the data with separate algorithms for still and moving parts of the picture reduces
blur, minimizes noise and enables extraordinary detail.
Auto HDR built into camera

Captures more scene dynamic range than a single exposure can handle—and more range than
photo lm. Combines the best highlight detail from one shot, the best mid-tones from a second
and the best shadow detail from a third for one incredible shot. Captures in a split second.
(Recommended for still subjects.)
3D Sweep Panorama™ Mode3
Capture vast scenic vistas and 16:9 shots in spectacular 3D. As you sweep across the panorama,
the camera records separate right-eye and le-eye images that make landscapes come alive
on your 3D television3. Records both JPEG and MPO le formats.
Eye-Level Electronic Viewnder
The Tru-nder™ Electronic Viewnder (EVF) is super bright, easy to see with 1.1x magnication,
ultra-sharp with 1.44 million dots (1.15 eective) and provides 100% frame coverage. Exposure
preview and informative overlays make operation easy.
Eye-level nder for HD Movie
The eye-level nder is one of the reasons people love DSLRs. But that nder goes dark whenever
you shoot HD Movies. The Sony® SLT-a35 enables you to shoot movies with the added stability
you get holding the camera up to your face and using the eye-level nder for framing a scene
and focus.
15-point Auto Focus
To maximize the value of Translucent Mirror Technology, Sony incorporates Phase Detection AF of
great sophistication. Three cross sensors maximize precision.
921K dot TruBlack™ LCD screen
Sony's 3.0” Xtra Fine LCD™ monitor has 921K dots for superb resolution. The TruBlack™ screen
includes a special resin layer to suppress internal reections, increasing contrast compared to
conventional LCDs. Sunny Weather mode boosts visibility even further in bright sunlight.
Main Sensor Live View with Quick AF
Main Sensor Live View with Quick AF combines the optimum focus of Phase Detection with high
quality Live View images right from the main sensor. This is made possible by Sony® Translucent
Mirror Technology.
Live View in LCD or EVF
You can use both the LCD monitor and Electronic Viewnder for composing shots. Both provide
a what-you-see-is-what-you-get preview of white balance, focus, depth of eld, exposure and
100% framing accuracy, plus informative on-screen displays.
Phase Detection Auto Focus
While Contrast Detection AF oen hunts for correct focus, Phase Detection AF knows exactly
where correct focus is, and goes straight for it. The Sony® SLT-A35 provides Phase Detection AF
when capturing HD movies as well as during still image capture, either using the viewnder or Live
View on the LCD.
ISO 12800 sensitivity
Incredibly clear low-light pictures without sacricing detail, made possible by the low-noise
Exmor™ APS HD CMOS image sensor and rened BIONZ® image processor.
AUTO+ (Advanced Auto) mode
Get cleaner, more dynamic pictures and fewer missed shots. Unies and simplies Sony intelligent
technologies, the camera automatically recognizes the correct scene mode, then quickly shoots
and combines up to six shots to produce images with greater clarity, optimum dynamic range
using Auto HDR technology and lower image noise using 6 shots layering technology.
Sweep Panorama™ Mode
Capture expansive landscapes automatically. Press the shutter and sweep vertically or
horizontally. The camera does the rest, continuously shooting images and stitching them
together. Up to 23 MP image size.
Powerful creative control over movies

While the camera oers fully automatic movie shooting, you can also control aperture (A mode
w/ MF only), white balance and select Creative Style. During a movie shot, you can change the
metering mode and adjust exposure compensation.1
Pro-style “rack focus” movie eect
A hallmark of today’s movies is the “rack focus” eect, when the cinematographer changes
focus between background and foreground subjects. This usually involves careful planning, a
tape measure and dedicated a crew member for “pulling” focus. With the SLT-a35, you can
perform this pro-style eect simply by changing the selected AF Area within the frame.
Compact, lightweight design
Eliminating the moving mirror also reduces the camera’s size and weight. It’s not just remarkably
advanced; it’s notably small and light.
Help Guide
Provides ready reference to advanced camera functions, helping to develop your condence
and skills as a photographer.
Graphic Display
Claries the relationship between aperture and shutter speed, as well as the eect each has on
photographic results.
BIONZ® image processor
The brains of the camera is a rened version of Sony's BIONZ® image processor. Its chroma noise
reduction delivers high-resolution, low-noise photos even at ISO 12800 sensitivity. Also enables up
to 5.5 fps continuous shooting at full resolution, Sweep Panorama™ mode and more.
Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO)
Improves results with backlit subjects and recovers details hidden in shadows. Settings include
Auto, Level with a choice of ve operating levels and O.
1200-Zone exposure metering
Reads exposure directly from the main image sensor. Choice of Multi, Center and Spot metering
accommodates a full range of shooting situations.
RAW image capture
Saves your pictures as compact JPEG les or ultra-high quality RAW les or both. RAW les save
images prior to de-mosaicing, white balance, sharpness and color enhancement. This retains
maximum latitude for enhancing the image on your PC.
SteadyShot INSIDETM image stabilization
Image stabilization reduces blur by compensating for camera shake. Typical DSLR systems build
image stabilization into selected lenses only. SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization is built into
the camera body itself. You'll reduce blur with every a-mount lens, including macro and wide-
aperture standard zoom lenses.
Powerful supplied soware
To help you rene and manage your images and video, the camera is equipped with computer
soware including Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR and Picture Motion
Browser (PMB).8
Face Detection technology
The camera can automatically detect up to eight individual faces and adjust focus, exposure,
white balance and ash to help deliver crisp, properly lit images of family and friends. Can
prioritize children or adults.
Smile Shutter™ technology
Captures a smile the moment it happens. Simply select the Smile Shutter™ mode and the
camera takes the picture automatically. You can prioritize children or adults and adjust the smile
sensitivity.
HDMI® output for HD viewing

Specications
Camera
Lens
Compatibility Sony A-mount lens
Lens Mount Sony A-mount
Camera Type
Sony A-mount
interchangeable
lens digital
camera
Imaging Sensor
Imaging Sensor
Exmor™ APS HD
CMOS sensor (23.4
X 15.6mm)
Processor BIONZ™ image
processor
Anti Dust
Charge protection
coating on Low-
Pass Filter and
Image Sensor-Shi
mechanism
Pixel Gross Approx. 16.5
megapixels
Eective
Picture
Resolution
Approx. 16.2
megapixels
Focal Length
Conversion
Factor 1.5x
Color Filter
System
RGB primary color
lters
Recording
Enjoy HD movies and stunning still images on a compatible HDTV. The camera includes an
HDMI® output9. In addition, the BRAVIA® Sync system works with compatible Sony® BRAVIA
HDTVs enabling you to control camera playback using the television’s remote4.
Eight Scene Selection Modes
These help you get the shot by optimizing the camera for specic shooting situations. Select
from Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night View, Night Portrait and Handheld
Twilight Shot modes.
Six Creative Style settings
Control how the camera processes your images with six nishing styles: Standard, Vivid, B&W,
Sunset, Portrait and Landscape. You can even ne-tune contrast, saturation, and sharpness to
your personal taste.
Up to 440 Shots of battery life5
Take up to 440 shots on a single charge with Sony® Stamina™ battery power.5 Sony’s InfoLITHIUM®
battery system enables you to see the percent of power remaining, so you can keep shooting in
condence.
P/A/S/M exposure modes
The camera oers a full range of controls from the beginner's AUTO+ mode to P/A/S/M: Program,
Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual. On-screen prompts help you rene your skills, build
your condence and exercise greater creative control.
Anti-Dust Technology
Anti-Dust Technology helps keep the CMOS sensor clean, resulting in consistently clear
pictures. First a static-free coating on the sensor's low-pass lter helps repel dust. Then vibration
automatically dislodges dust from the sensor.
Built-in Auto Pop-Up Flash
To help you shoot more eectively, the built-in ash automatically pops up and res as needed
when the camera is set to certain scene selection modes. The built-in ash can also trigger a
wireless accessory ash (sold separately). The integrated hot shoe enables you to expand your
lighting options with a range of accessory ashes (sold separately).
Slot for two media types
For cost-eective, convenient storage and sharing of your images, the camera accepts Memory
Stick PRO Duo™/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ and SD/SDHC/SDXC media (Class 4 or higher
recommended). (Memory card is required. All are sold separately.)
PhotoTV HD compatibility6
Optimizes compatible BRAVIA® televisions for gorgeous display of digital pictures.6
Index and Slide Show Display
Quickly review your photos using 6- or 12-frame index views, or as an automatic slide show with
fade-in/fade-out eect.
Remote capability
Works with the RM-L1AM Remote Commander® remote control, sold separately.

1. Records in 29 minute segments.
3. Requires 3D HDTV, HDMI cable (at least 10.2 Gbps) and active 3D glasses sold sep.
Media Type
Memory Stick PRO
Duo™/Pro-HG
Duo™ media; SD,
SDHC and SDXC
memory card
Color Space sRGB, AdobeRGB
Still Image
Mode
JPEG (Standard,
Fine), RAW,
RAW+JPEG
Still Image Size
16:9
L: 4912 x 2760
(14M), M: 3568
x 2000 (7.1M), S:
2448 x 1376 (3.4M)
Still Image Size
3:2
L: 4912 x 3264
(16M), M: 3568
x 2368 (8.4M), S:
2448 x 1624 (4M)
Panorama Still
Image Size
Horizontal Wide:
12,416 x 1,856
(23M)
Horizontal Std.:
8,192 x 1,856 (15M)
Vertical Wide:
2,160 x 5,536 (12M)
Vertical Std.: 2,160
x 3,872 (8.4M)
3D Sweep
Panorama:
Horizontal Wide:
7152 X 1080 (7.7M)
Horizontal Std.:
4912 X 1080 (5.3M)
16:9: 1920 X 1080
(2.1M)
Video Format
AVCHD Ver.
1.0 compliant
/ MPEG-4 AVC
(H.64)
Video Mode
AVCHD: 1920
x 1080/ 60i
(59.94i Interlace
recording, 29.97
progressive image
sensor output)
Approx. 17Mbps
(Average bit-rate)
MP4 HD: 1440 x
1080/ 30p (29.97
Progressive)
Approx. 12Mbps
(Average bit-rate)
MP4 VGA: 640 x
480/ 30p (29.97
Progressive)
Approx. 3Mbps
(Average bit-rate)
Video
Resolution
1920x1080/60i
(59.94i, 29.97p
sensor output)
Video Signal NTSC color, EIA
standards
Audio Format
Dolby Digital
(AC-3) / MPEG-4
AAC-LC, 2ch
Microphone/
Speaker
Built-in Stereo
Microphone
Optics/Lens
Lens Mount
Type Sony A-mount
Viewnder
Type
0.46" Xtra Fine
EVF (Electronic
viewnder)
(1,440,000 pixels)
Diopter
Adjustment -4.0 to +4.0m-1
Field of View 100%
Magnication
1.10x (with 50mm
lens at innity,
-1m-1 )
LCD Display
LCD Type
3.0” TFT Xtra
Fine™ LCD
(921,600 pixels)
w/TruBlack™
technology
Brightness
Control
Auto/Manual (5
steps between
-2 and +2)/Sunny
Weather
Coverage 100%
Live View
Continuous Live
View (LCD/EVF
Auto, selectable)
Real-time
image
adjustment
display
Reects: exposure
compensation,
white balance,
creative style
Histogram Yes (On/o)
Grid Display Yes (On/o)
Customization
Grid, Histogram
display, Grid Line,
Magnied display
for playback
Focus Control
Focus System
TTL phase
detection AF
(CCD line sensors)
Focus Points 15 points (3 points
cross type)
AF Modes
Single-shot
AF(AF-S),
Continuous
AF(AF-C), Auto
selectable(AF-A)
Focus Area
Wide, Spot, Local
(15 local areas
selectable)
Focus Sensitivity -1 EV to +18 EV (at
ISO100 equivalent)
Focus Features
Predictive Focus
Control, Focus
Lock
AF Illuminator
Built-in ash,
Range: approx. 3'
- 15' (1m-5m)
Exposure System
Metering
Advanced 1200-
zone evaluative
metering
Metering
Modes
Multi-segment,
Center-weighted,
Spot
Metering
Sensitivity
-2EV to 17EV (at
ISO 100 equivalent
w/ f/1.4 lens)
Exposure
Compensation
±2.0 EV (in 0.3 EV
steps)
Exposure
Settings
Auto (AUTO),
Auto Advanced
(AUTO+), Program
Auto (P), Aperture
priority (A), Shutter-
speed priority
(S), Manual (M),
Sweep Panorama
(2D/3D),
Continuous
Advance Priority
AE
Scene Mode(s)
Portrait,
Landscape,
Macro, Sports
action, Sunset,
Night portrait,
Night View,
Handheld Twilight
Picture Eect(s)
7 types (11
variations):
Posterization
(Color),
Posterization
(B/W), Pop Color,
Retro Photo,
Partial Color (R),
Partial Color (G),
Partial Color (B),
Partial Color
(Y), High-key,
High Contrast
Monochrome, Toy
Camera
D-Range
Optimizer
O, Dynamic
Range Optimizer
(Auto/Level), Auto
High Dynamic
Range (O,
Auto Exposure
Dierence,
Exposure
dierence Level
(1-6EV, 1.0EV
step))
Auto Exposure
Lock
Yes (AE Lock
button)
Color
Temperature
2500 - 9900 k
with 19-step
Magenta / Green
compensation
Creative Style
Standard,
Vivid, Portrait,
Landscape,
Sunset, B/W
(Contrast,
Saturation,
Sharpness
adjustable in +/-3
steps)
ISO
Auto: 100 - 1600;
Selectable: 100 -
12800; Multi Frame
NR (up to ISO
25600)
Noise
Reduction
Long exp. NR:
(On/O, available
of shutter speeds
longer than 1 sec.)
High ISO NR:
(Auto/Weak)
Multi Frame NR:
(Auto/ISO100-
25600)

4. Compatible with BRAVIA® Sync or Theatre Sync™ HDTVs connected via HDMI®.
5. Actual performance varies based on settings, environmental conditions, and usage. Battery capacity decreases over time and use.
6. Requires compatible BRAVIA® HDTV and cable sold sep.
8. Files compatible with iMovie® '09 or later on Mac. Soware not compatible with Mac OS® X.
9. Requires HDTV and HDMI cable sold sep.
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