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...2005 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in Japan Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Printed on the bottom. Printed in the space provided below. Model No. DSC-H1 Serial No DSC-H1 "...Read This First" (separate volume) Explains the set-up and basic operations for shooting/playback with your camera. 2-629-895-11(1) Enjoying the camera Using the menu Using the Setup screen Using your computer Printing still images Connecting your Sony dealer regarding this manual...
...2005 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in Japan Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Printed on the bottom. Printed in the space provided below. Model No. DSC-H1 Serial No DSC-H1 "...Read This First" (separate volume) Explains the set-up and basic operations for shooting/playback with your camera. 2-629-895-11(1) Enjoying the camera Using the menu Using the Setup screen Using your computer Printing still images Connecting your Sony dealer regarding this manual...
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... that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could otherwise be caused by turning the equipment off and ... of the same rating as household waste. Disposal of this camera. Instead it shall be determined by inappropriate waste handling of ...for the environment and human health, which could void your nearest Sony service station. 3 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver...for the recycling of the following measures: - Notice for a Class B digital device, pursuant to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect ...
... that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could otherwise be caused by turning the equipment off and ... of the same rating as household waste. Disposal of this camera. Instead it shall be determined by inappropriate waste handling of ...for the environment and human health, which could void your nearest Sony service station. 3 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver...for the recycling of the following measures: - Notice for a Class B digital device, pursuant to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect ...
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...and lens • The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using this manual The photographs used in this camera. 5 These points are operational for effective use. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not press against the LCD screen....by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Playback of images recorded with your camera are not guaranteed. Warning on the LCD screen in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using extremely high-precision technology so over 99....
...and lens • The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using this manual The photographs used in this camera. 5 These points are operational for effective use. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not press against the LCD screen....by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Playback of images recorded with your camera are not guaranteed. Warning on the LCD screen in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using extremely high-precision technology so over 99....
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For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot in auto adjustment mode "Read This First" (separate volume) 1 Prepare the battery 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a "Memory Stick" (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily... (Auto adjustment mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View/delete images Get more friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting/ Manual shooting) t page 27 • Enjoy various shooting/playback using the menu t page 36 • Change the...
For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot in auto adjustment mode "Read This First" (separate volume) 1 Prepare the battery 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a "Memory Stick" (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily... (Auto adjustment mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View/delete images Get more friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting/ Manual shooting) t page 27 • Enjoy various shooting/playback using the menu t page 36 • Change the...
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Table of images that can be recorded/viewed 25 Using the jog dial 26 Using the mode dial 27 Shooting with manual adjustment 29 Shooting continuously 34 Using the menu Using menu items 36 Menu items 37 Shooting menu 38 (Metering Mode) WB (White Bal) ISO (P.Quality) ... of contents Notes on a subject successfully 10 Exposure - On the effects of lighting 12 Quality - Adjusting the light intensity 11 Color - Focusing on using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus -
Table of images that can be recorded/viewed 25 Using the jog dial 26 Using the mode dial 27 Shooting with manual adjustment 29 Shooting continuously 34 Using the menu Using menu items 36 Menu items 37 Shooting menu 38 (Metering Mode) WB (White Bal) ISO (P.Quality) ... of contents Notes on a subject successfully 10 Exposure - On the effects of lighting 12 Quality - Adjusting the light intensity 11 Color - Focusing on using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus -
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...be measured to adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually. t page 38 Characteristics of light that has been determined by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of the opening... set to adjust the exposure that the camera will receive when you release the shutter. Slower Moving objects appear to flow. Enjoying the camera Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. [Manual exposure]: Allows you to determine the exposure...
...be measured to adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually. t page 38 Characteristics of light that has been determined by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of the opening... set to adjust the exposure that the camera will receive when you release the shutter. Slower Moving objects appear to flow. Enjoying the camera Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. [Manual exposure]: Allows you to determine the exposure...
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... shutter (29) 125 Shutter speed (29) F3.5 Aperture value (30) +2.0EV EV level value (31) MOVE MOVE z OK Flexible spot AF (32) Manual focus (32) DPOF (not displayed on the screen on the steady shot function or using the flash to increase the amount of recordable images (23...) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images. Enjoying the camera B Display 2 5 10 90cm 0.9 2 5m Indication Manual focus bar (33) S AF M AF C AF z Set Macro (t step 5 in "Read This First") AF mode (51) AF range ...
... shutter (29) 125 Shutter speed (29) F3.5 Aperture value (30) +2.0EV EV level value (31) MOVE MOVE z OK Flexible spot AF (32) Manual focus (32) DPOF (not displayed on the screen on the steady shot function or using the flash to increase the amount of recordable images (23...) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images. Enjoying the camera B Display 2 5 10 90cm 0.9 2 5m Indication Manual focus bar (33) S AF M AF C AF z Set Macro (t step 5 in "Read This First") AF mode (51) AF range ...
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...available t page 37) S: Shutter speed priority shooting mode Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually (page 29). Also, you can select the various settings using the menu. (For details on the functions available t page 37) A:... available t page 37) 27 Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Mode dial Enjoying the camera : Shooting movies t step 5 in "Read This First" Control button Still image shooting modes : Playback/Edit...
...available t page 37) S: Shutter speed priority shooting mode Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually (page 29). Also, you can select the various settings using the menu. (For details on the functions available t page 37) A:... available t page 37) 27 Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Mode dial Enjoying the camera : Shooting movies t step 5 in "Read This First" Control button Still image shooting modes : Playback/Edit...
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Scene Selection For details t step 5 in "Read This First" For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. ( : you can select the desired setting) Macro Flash AF range finder Manual focus Burst/Multi White Balance Burst/Exposure Bracket - - Center AF - / / - / 28 SL Auto/ WB / - -
Scene Selection For details t step 5 in "Read This First" For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. ( : you can select the desired setting) Macro Flash AF range finder Manual focus Burst/Multi White Balance Burst/Exposure Bracket - - Center AF - / / - / 28 SL Auto/ WB / - -
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... (Program Shift) 1 Set the mode dial to S. 2 Select a shutter speed using the jog dial (page 26). Enjoying the camera Shooting with manual adjustment The camera automatically adjusts the focus and the exposure, however, you set the shutter speed slower, using a tripod is recommended to prevent the effects...the aperture value and shutter speed combination is shifted. VGAFINE P 98 S AF 30 F2.8 3 Shoot the image. To adjust the shutter speed manually (Shutter speed priority) 1 Set the mode dial to P. 2 Select the aperture value and shutter speed combination using the jog dial (page 26)....
... (Program Shift) 1 Set the mode dial to S. 2 Select a shutter speed using the jog dial (page 26). Enjoying the camera Shooting with manual adjustment The camera automatically adjusts the focus and the exposure, however, you set the shutter speed slower, using a tripod is recommended to prevent the effects...the aperture value and shutter speed combination is shifted. VGAFINE P 98 S AF 30 F2.8 3 Shoot the image. To adjust the shutter speed manually (Shutter speed priority) 1 Set the mode dial to P. 2 Select the aperture value and shutter speed combination using the jog dial (page 26)....
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... aperture from F2.8 to F8.0. 3 Shoot the image. • The shutter speed is turned off. To adjust the shutter speed and the aperture value (Manual exposure) 1 Set the mode dial to A. 2 Select an aperture value using the jog dial (page 26). • If you select certain shutter speeds*,... the jog dial (page 26). - When you fire the flash. The difference between the settings and proper exposure judged by the camera. 4 Shoot the image. • The camera maintains the setting even when the power is automatically adjusted from F3.7 to F8.0. - When the zoom is set to 8 seconds...
... aperture from F2.8 to F8.0. 3 Shoot the image. • The shutter speed is turned off. To adjust the shutter speed and the aperture value (Manual exposure) 1 Set the mode dial to A. 2 Select an aperture value using the jog dial (page 26). • If you select certain shutter speeds*,... the jog dial (page 26). - When you fire the flash. The difference between the settings and proper exposure judged by the camera. 4 Shoot the image. • The camera maintains the setting even when the power is automatically adjusted from F3.7 to F8.0. - When the zoom is set to 8 seconds...
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...page 11 • The compensation value can be used , the exposure adjustment may not be set to or M - z Adjusting EV by the camera. EV adjustment 1 Set the mode dial to the left side. The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side, a...• If a subject is being shot in the following cases, but you cannot adjust the exposure. - During Quick Review 31 Enjoying the camera To adjust the exposure manually - When playing back a single image - Toward +: Brightens an image. 0EV:The exposure is determined automatically by displaying a histogram VGA FINE ...
...page 11 • The compensation value can be used , the exposure adjustment may not be set to or M - z Adjusting EV by the camera. EV adjustment 1 Set the mode dial to the left side. The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side, a...• If a subject is being shot in the following cases, but you cannot adjust the exposure. - During Quick Review 31 Enjoying the camera To adjust the exposure manually - When playing back a single image - Toward +: Brightens an image. 0EV:The exposure is determined automatically by displaying a histogram VGA FINE ...
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... S AF 30 F2.8 0EV indicator Flexible Spot AF () Manual focus Focuses on a subject in the desired image composition. In these cases, the manual focus mode is convenient. • AF stands for Auto ... care to get the proper focus in the center of vibration. • When you use [Digital Zoom] or [AF Illuminator], priority AF movement is the default setting. Press the FOCUS button repeatedly... Focuses automatically on the subject using a tripod and the subject is difficult to hold the camera steady so that the subject does not deviate from the range finder frame. Multi point AF...
... S AF 30 F2.8 0EV indicator Flexible Spot AF () Manual focus Focuses on a subject in the desired image composition. In these cases, the manual focus mode is convenient. • AF stands for Auto ... care to get the proper focus in the center of vibration. • When you use [Digital Zoom] or [AF Illuminator], priority AF movement is the default setting. Press the FOCUS button repeatedly... Focuses automatically on the subject using a tripod and the subject is difficult to hold the camera steady so that the subject does not deviate from the range finder frame. Multi point AF...
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... A, M or . 2 Press the FOCUS button repeatedly to select 9. If you want to the desired distance with z, pressing B turns on the control button, then press z. VGAFINE Manual focus bar P 98 Focus range 2 to 90 cm: 2 5 10 90cm 2 5 10 90cm MOVE OK Focus range 90 cm to : 0.9 2 5m 3 Set the bar to... AF range finder frame is being moved, AF mode is set to [Monitor] and pressing z turns to the mode set to white. The manual focus bar appears. Enjoying the camera To set the Flexible Spot AF 1 Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M or . 2 Press the FOCUS button repeatedly to the ...
... A, M or . 2 Press the FOCUS button repeatedly to select 9. If you want to the desired distance with z, pressing B turns on the control button, then press z. VGAFINE Manual focus bar P 98 Focus range 2 to 90 cm: 2 5 10 90cm 2 5 10 90cm MOVE OK Focus range 90 cm to : 0.9 2 5m 3 Set the bar to... AF range finder frame is being moved, AF mode is set to [Monitor] and pressing z turns to the mode set to white. The manual focus bar appears. Enjoying the camera To set the Flexible Spot AF 1 Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M or . 2 Press the FOCUS button repeatedly to the ...
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...and white balance are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for the other images. • When the exposure is manually adjusted (page 31) the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted brightness. • The recording interval is approximately 0.8 second. • If... images shot with Multi Burst - Smart zoom - Press z to resume playback in series. • You cannot use the following procedure. - Enjoying the camera The maximum number of continuous shots Quality Size Fine (Units: images) Standard 5M 9 15 3:2 9 15 3M 13 24 1M 32 59 VGA(E-Mail) ...
...and white balance are adjusted for the first image, and these settings are also used for the other images. • When the exposure is manually adjusted (page 31) the exposure is shifted based on the adjusted brightness. • The recording interval is approximately 0.8 second. • If... images shot with Multi Burst - Smart zoom - Press z to resume playback in series. • You cannot use the following procedure. - Enjoying the camera The maximum number of continuous shots Quality Size Fine (Units: images) Standard 5M 9 15 3:2 9 15 3M 13 24 1M 32 59 VGA(E-Mail) ...
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...• Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effects depending on subjects located near the center of the subject. • When the manual focus is selected (page 33), [AF Illuminator] does not function. • The AF range finder frame does not appear. The ON... no problems with priority on individual differences, the distance to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to approximately 2.9 m (9 feet 6 1/4 inches) (zoom: W)/2.6 m (8 feet 6 3/8 inches) (zoom: T) is recommended.) • Focus is achieved as long as...
...• Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effects depending on subjects located near the center of the subject. • When the manual focus is selected (page 33), [AF Illuminator] does not function. • The AF range finder frame does not appear. The ON... no problems with priority on individual differences, the distance to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to approximately 2.9 m (9 feet 6 1/4 inches) (zoom: W)/2.6 m (8 feet 6 3/8 inches) (zoom: T) is recommended.) • Focus is achieved as long as...
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...; When shooting movies, [Continuous] is activated even if you press (Forced flash), or (Macro). When camera shake is not set to . (t step 5 in "Read This First") • The steady shot function may not work properly in manual focus mode. When the shutter speed is slow, for example, shooting night scenes 54 On... cases. - Off Does not enlarge the indicators. (Self-timer), STEADY SHOT Selects a steady shot mode. Always activates the steady shot function. Off Does not expand. Camera 2 2 For details on the operation t page 50 The default settings are marked with .
...; When shooting movies, [Continuous] is activated even if you press (Forced flash), or (Macro). When camera shake is not set to . (t step 5 in "Read This First") • The steady shot function may not work properly in manual focus mode. When the shutter speed is slow, for example, shooting night scenes 54 On... cases. - Off Does not enlarge the indicators. (Self-timer), STEADY SHOT Selects a steady shot mode. Always activates the steady shot function. Off Does not expand. Camera 2 2 For details on the operation t page 50 The default settings are marked with .
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.... 5 090 000 pixels Lens 12× zoom lens f = 6.0 - 72.0 mm (36 - 432 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 - 3.7 Exposure control Automatic exposure, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual exposure, Scene Selection (7 modes) White balance Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash, One push File format (DCF compliant) Still images: Exif...
.... 5 090 000 pixels Lens 12× zoom lens f = 6.0 - 72.0 mm (36 - 432 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 - 3.7 Exposure control Automatic exposure, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual exposure, Scene Selection (7 modes) White balance Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash, One push File format (DCF compliant) Still images: Exif...
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...This First" Format 56, 57 H High-speed shutter mode t step 5 in "Read This First" Histogram 22, 31 Holding the camera t step 5 in "Read This First" I Identifying parts 14 Image file storage destinations and file names 69 Image quality 13, 40... computer 73 Recommended environment 73 Macro t step 5 in "Read This First" Mains lead t step 1 in "Read This First" Manual focus 32 "Memory Stick 96 Insert/Remove t step 3 in "Read This First" Format 57 Number of images/ recording time 23... This First" Power cord t step 1 in "Read This First" Precautions 100 Precision digital zoom .......... 51
...This First" Format 56, 57 H High-speed shutter mode t step 5 in "Read This First" Histogram 22, 31 Holding the camera t step 5 in "Read This First" I Identifying parts 14 Image file storage destinations and file names 69 Image quality 13, 40... computer 73 Recommended environment 73 Macro t step 5 in "Read This First" Mains lead t step 1 in "Read This First" Manual focus 32 "Memory Stick 96 Insert/Remove t step 3 in "Read This First" Format 57 Number of images/ recording time 23... This First" Power cord t step 1 in "Read This First" Precautions 100 Precision digital zoom .......... 51
