Sony
Sign in
  • My Products
  • Register a new product
  • My Account Details
  • Newsletter Preferences
  • Community

Search History

Products

Support

      • TVs
      • Home Theater & Sound Bars
      • Blu-ray Disc & DVD Players
      • Headphones
      • Portable Audio Player
      • High Resolution Audio
      • Wireless Speakers
      • 360 Reality Audio
      • Audio Systems
      • Audio Components
      • Digital Voice Recorders
      • Boomboxes, Radios & Portable CD Players
      • Home Theater & Sound Bars
      • Gaming Gear
      • Interchangeable-lens Cameras
      • Lenses
      • Compact Cameras
      • Vlog Cameras
      • Handycam® Camcorders
      • Action Cam
      • Cinema Line Cameras
      • Camera Accessories
      • Creators’ Cloud 
      • Camera Remote SDK
      • Car Audio
      • Memory Cards, Storage & Cables 
    • All Products
      • All Products
    • Professional Products & Solutions
      • Professional Products & Solutions
  • PlayStation
    • Support
      • Support
    • My Sony
      • My Sony
    • Community
      • Community
    • Support by Sony mobile app
      • Support by Sony mobile app
    • SONY GROUP SITE
      • SONY GROUP SITE
    • SONY DESIGN
      • SONY DESIGN
    • SONY PROFESSIONAL
      • SONY PROFESSIONAL
    • PLAYSTATION®
      • PLAYSTATION®
    • Sony and the Environment
      • Sony and the Environment
    • Sony Pictures
      • Sony Pictures
    • Sony Music
      • Sony Music

Sony SupportSLT-A50 Series

SLT-A57Y

SLT-A57 Body with standard zoom lens & telephoto lens / Included components may vary by country or region of purchase: SAL1855, BC-VM10A, SAL55200-2, SLT-A57

  • Specifications

All

DownloadsManualsQuestions & Answers

Recommended Articles

What do the shooting mode and scene icons on my camera mean?
White, round glare spots or orbs sometimes appear in a recorded image when using the flash
How to clean the lens and image sensor of your camera
What accessories or lenses are compatible with my camera or camcorder?
Getting started with your Sony α (Alpha) Camera
How to send images to a mobile device using NFC One-touch sharing

Downloads

Support by Sony mobile app
Stay informed about news, software/firmware updates and more!

Release Date
  • SLT-A57 Firmware Ver.1.04 update (MAC)Release Date: 04/02/2013
    04/02/2013
  • SLT-A57 Firmware Ver.1.04 update (Windows)Release Date: 04/02/2013
    04/02/2013
  • Imaging Edge DesktopRelease Date: 21/02/2023
    21/02/2023
  • PlayMemories HomeRelease Date: 14/02/2019
    14/02/2019

Manuals

  • Bulgarian
  • Czech
  • Danish
  • Dutch
  • English
  • Finnish
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Hungarian
  • Italian
  • Norwegian
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Romanian
  • Russian
  • Serbian
  • Slovak
  • Slovene
  • Spanish
  • Swedish
  • Ukrainian
File Size
Release Date
  • [PDF]Operating Instructions - Handbook (PDF)(2.76 MB)Release Date: 20/08/2012
    2.76 MB
    20/08/2012
  • [PDF]Operating Instructions(7.8 MB)Release Date: 19/08/2012
    7.8 MB
    19/08/2012
  • [PDF]Operating Instructions (SAL1855, SAL30M28,...)(1.28 MB)Release Date: 02/12/2019
    1.28 MB
    02/12/2019
  • [PDF]Operating Instructions (SAL55200-2, SAL30M28,...)(480 KB)Release Date: 11/04/2012
    480 KB
    11/04/2012
  • [PDF]Operating Instructions (SAL55200-2, SAL30M28,...)(475 KB)Release Date: 11/04/2012
    475 KB
    11/04/2012
  • [PDF]Operating Instructions (SAL55200-2, SAL30M28,...)(480 KB)Release Date: 11/04/2012
    480 KB
    11/04/2012
  • [PDF]Operating Instructions (SAL55200-2)(530 KB)Release Date: 24/03/2012
    530 KB
    24/03/2012
  • [PDF]Operating Instructions (SAL1855)(469 KB)Release Date: 20/03/2012
    469 KB
    20/03/2012
  • [PDF]Operating Instructions (SAL1855)(464 KB)Release Date: 20/03/2012
    464 KB
    20/03/2012
  • [PDF]Operating Instructions (SAL1855, SAL55200-2,...)(520 KB)Release Date: 23/02/2011
    520 KB
    23/02/2011
  • [PDF]Operating Instructions (SAL1855, SAL55200-2)(2.27 MB)Release Date: 30/06/2009
    2.27 MB
    30/06/2009

Questions & Answers

  • Can the camera be connected to a TV for viewing images?
  • The camera does not seem to connect to the computer via USB
  • Transfer Pictures & Videos from your Sony Camera to your Smartphone
  • Transfer Pictures & Video from your Sony Camera to your Windows Computer
  • Getting started with your Sony α (Alpha) Camera
  • The camera does not power on.
  • The battery will not charge through a USB connection or when connected to the AC adapter
  • What is the difference between an A-mount and an E-mount?
  • How to use wireless flash to create studio quality pictures?
  • Why is it important to use the correct (supplied) USB-cable with my product?
  • How should I clean / maintain my camera and lenses?
  • What is a RAW image file?
  • How to transfer pictures and videos from a camera to a computer or device.
  • Frequently Asked Questions for PlayMemories Home
  • What is the relationship between aperture, shutter speed, and ISO?
  • What is depth of field (DOF)?
  • How to clean the image sensor for ILCE series and NEX series.
  • Getting started with your Sony α (Alpha) Camera
  • Register your product

    Get access to all information, keep your product up to date and enjoy great deals

  • Sony Community

    Visit our Community and share your experiences and solutions with other Sony customers

  • Contact support

    Contact your Sony Support team

  • Repair & Warranty

    Book, track or maybe even avoid a repair

  • Support by Sony (Mobile App)

    Never miss an update again! Find information and receive instant notifications about your product

    Get it on Google PlayDownload on the App Store

  • Register
  • Repair & Warranty

Videos

Transfer Pictures & Video from your Sony Camera to your Windows Computer
> Watch this video in the article
Transfer Pictures & Videos from your Sony Camera to your Smartphone
> Watch this video in the article
Update your Sony Camera with a Memory Card (SD or CFexpress)
> Watch this video in the article
How To: Update your Sony Camera Firmware
> Watch this video in the article

Please accept Youtube cookies to watch this video

Access your cookie preferences below and make sure to switch on the Youtube cookie under the 'Functional' section.

Find a Store

  • See Our Locations

Community

  • Photo Gallery
  • Product Forum & General Chat
  • Wallpaper Gallery

News & Info

  • Register your product
  • Offers and promotions
  • Press Centre
  • Accessibility

Corporate

  • Sony's Purpose & Values
  • Social Responsibility
  • Sony Ethics & Compliance Hotline
  • Technology
  • Design
  • Brand
  • Careers
Ireland
  • Professional Products & Solutions
  • Contact us
  • Company Info

Follow us on Twitter

Follow @sony_jpn


Sony Group Portal Site Sony Group Portal Site

  • TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF WEBSITE USE
  • PRIVACY POLICY

© 2023 Sony Europe B.V.