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... actual images shot using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of images recorded or edited with a power zoom lens. This is not a malfunction. • This camera is equipped with other equipment on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of...long periods may be careful not to apply force to the provisions of the copyright laws. Warning on your camera are not guaranteed. Be careful not to bump the lens, and be contrary to it. The screen may trail across on the LCD screen and the LCD finder. ...
... actual images shot using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of images recorded or edited with a power zoom lens. This is not a malfunction. • This camera is equipped with other equipment on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of...long periods may be careful not to apply force to the provisions of the copyright laws. Warning on your camera are not guaranteed. Be careful not to bump the lens, and be contrary to it. The screen may trail across on the LCD screen and the LCD finder. ...
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Folder Copy Setup 1 59 1 LCD Backlight EVF Backlight Beep Language Initialize 8 Folder Change REC. Viewing menu 43 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items 50 Camera 1 51 1 AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Camera 2 54 2 Expanded Focus Enlarged Icon STEADY SHOT Conversion Lens Internal Memory Tool 56 Format Memory Stick Tool 57 Format Create REC.
Folder Copy Setup 1 59 1 LCD Backlight EVF Backlight Beep Language Initialize 8 Folder Change REC. Viewing menu 43 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items 50 Camera 1 51 1 AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Camera 2 54 2 Expanded Focus Enlarged Icon STEADY SHOT Conversion Lens Internal Memory Tool 56 Format Memory Stick Tool 57 Format Create REC.
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... screen (18) F MENU button (36) G Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (t step 2 in "Read This First") Menu off: / / / (t step 5 in "Read This First") H (Screen status) button (22) I Lens J Flash (t step 5 in "Read This First") K Hook for details of operation. Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for shoulder strap (16) L A/V OUT (MONO) jack...
... screen (18) F MENU button (36) G Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (t step 2 in "Read This First") Menu off: / / / (t step 5 in "Read This First") H (Screen status) button (22) I Lens J Flash (t step 5 in "Read This First") K Hook for details of operation. Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for shoulder strap (16) L A/V OUT (MONO) jack...
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Attaching the shoulder strap and the lens cap Attaching the lens hood When you shoot in bright lighting conditions, such as outdoors, we recommend that you use the lens hood to reduce the image quality deterioration caused by unnecessary light. 1 Attach the adaptor ring. 2 Position the lens hood as shown below and turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks. • You can attach the lens cap with the lens hood attached. • When the adaptor ring is attached, it may block flashlight, AF illuminator light. 16
Attaching the shoulder strap and the lens cap Attaching the lens hood When you shoot in bright lighting conditions, such as outdoors, we recommend that you use the lens hood to reduce the image quality deterioration caused by unnecessary light. 1 Attach the adaptor ring. 2 Position the lens hood as shown below and turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks. • You can attach the lens cap with the lens hood attached. • When the adaptor ring is attached, it may block flashlight, AF illuminator light. 16
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Attaching a conversion lens (not supplied) When you want to store it with the camera when it clicks. Position the lens hood as shown below and turn the lens hood clockwise until it is not in shots on distant objects, attach a conversion lens. 1 Attach the adaptor ring. 2 Attach a conversion lens. • For details, see the operating instructions supplied with your conversion lens. 17 Enjoying the camera Storing the lens hood The lens hood can be attached in the reverse direction to do enhanced wide-angle shots or zoom-in use.
Attaching a conversion lens (not supplied) When you want to store it with the camera when it clicks. Position the lens hood as shown below and turn the lens hood clockwise until it is not in shots on distant objects, attach a conversion lens. 1 Attach the adaptor ring. 2 Attach a conversion lens. • For details, see the operating instructions supplied with your conversion lens. 17 Enjoying the camera Storing the lens hood The lens hood can be attached in the reverse direction to do enhanced wide-angle shots or zoom-in use.
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Indicators on the screen See the pages in "Read This First") Sharpness (42) 5 Saturation (41) 6 Contrast (41) Conversion lens (55) ON AF illuminator (53) Metering mode (38) Picture effect (41) 18 When shooting still images VGA 101 C:32:00 + 2 5 Set S AF 10 90cm 125 ...
Indicators on the screen See the pages in "Read This First") Sharpness (42) 5 Saturation (41) 6 Contrast (41) Conversion lens (55) ON AF illuminator (53) Metering mode (38) Picture effect (41) 18 When shooting still images VGA 101 C:32:00 + 2 5 Set S AF 10 90cm 125 ...
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... frame changes from yellow to white. To set again, press z again. The manual focus bar appears. If 9 flashes, it indicates the limitation of the [Conversion Lens]. 33 The default setting is approximate. To set the manual focus 1 Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M or . 2 Press the FOCUS button repeatedly to ... (Flexible Spot AF). If you want to focus on with b/B on the control button, then press z. 9 changes from white to yellow. Enjoying the camera To set to [On] on the Setup screen, the image on the screen is expanded double to focus on easily. To move the AF range...
... frame changes from yellow to white. To set again, press z again. The manual focus bar appears. If 9 flashes, it indicates the limitation of the [Conversion Lens]. 33 The default setting is approximate. To set the manual focus 1 Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M or . 2 Press the FOCUS button repeatedly to ... (Flexible Spot AF). If you want to focus on with b/B on the control button, then press z. 9 changes from white to yellow. Enjoying the camera To set to [On] on the Setup screen, the image on the screen is expanded double to focus on easily. To move the AF range...
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... button halfway down during the Auto Review display. The ON indicator appears at close range. • When attaching the adaptor ring or a conversion lens, the AF illuminator is not set to [Off]. • The AF illuminator emits very bright light. On Use the Auto Review. The AF... illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to focus more before shooting. AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to ...
... button halfway down during the Auto Review display. The ON indicator appears at close range. • When attaching the adaptor ring or a conversion lens, the AF illuminator is not set to [Off]. • The AF illuminator emits very bright light. On Use the Auto Review. The AF... illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to focus more before shooting. AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to ...
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... limited. • The available focusing area is limited. • For details, see the operating instructions supplied with your conversion lens. Close-up ( ) Attaches a close-up lens. Attach the supplied adaptor ring, then attach a conversion lens. For details on the operation t page 50 Conversion Lens Sets for achieving appropriate focus when attaching an optional conversion...
... limited. • The available focusing area is limited. • For details, see the operating instructions supplied with your conversion lens. Close-up ( ) Attaches a close-up lens. Attach the supplied adaptor ring, then attach a conversion lens. For details on the operation t page 50 Conversion Lens Sets for achieving appropriate focus when attaching an optional conversion...
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...FOCUS button (page 32). • Confirm that the setting of [Conversion Lens] is activated (page 29). Recording takes a long time. • The NR slow shutter function is correct (page 55). Precision digital zoom does not function. • Set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] (page 51). • This function cannot be... other position than [640(Fine)]. - Set the image size to [5M] or [3:2]. - Record in the close . Make sure to position the lens farther away from the subject than and when shooting still images. • Set the mode dial to when shooting movies. • The image size ...
...FOCUS button (page 32). • Confirm that the setting of [Conversion Lens] is activated (page 29). Recording takes a long time. • The NR slow shutter function is correct (page 55). Precision digital zoom does not function. • Set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] (page 51). • This function cannot be... other position than [640(Fine)]. - Set the image size to [5M] or [3:2]. - Record in the close . Make sure to position the lens farther away from the subject than and when shooting still images. • Set the mode dial to when shooting movies. • The image size ...
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... the batteries (t step 1 in "Read This First") or use it (page 100). The power is on, but the camera does not work . • Use the type of batteries you turn on the camera. The lens does not move when you can use with charged batteries (t step 1 in "Read This First"). Turn off the...
... the batteries (t step 1 in "Read This First") or use it (page 100). The power is on, but the camera does not work . • Use the type of batteries you turn on the camera. The lens does not move when you can use with charged batteries (t step 1 in "Read This First"). Turn off the...
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... the camera (page 59), then turn the power ...camera's hardware. Depending on again (t step 2 in "Read This First"). Memory Stick type error • The inserted "Memory Stick" cannot be used with your camera... has a selfdiagnosis display. C:32:ss • There is damaged. • The terminal section of the camera..., your camera, or the data is inserted...camera cannot read or write data on again. E:61:ss E:62:ss E:91:ss E:92:ss • A camera...Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. E • The battery level is dirty. Lens cap attached • Remove the lens...
... the camera (page 59), then turn the power ...camera's hardware. Depending on again (t step 2 in "Read This First"). Memory Stick type error • The inserted "Memory Stick" cannot be used with your camera... has a selfdiagnosis display. C:32:ss • There is damaged. • The terminal section of the camera..., your camera, or the data is inserted...camera cannot read or write data on again. E:61:ss E:62:ss E:91:ss E:92:ss • A camera...Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. E • The battery level is dirty. Lens cap attached • Remove the lens...
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... zoom, the battery power will be extremely short. On Oxy Nickel Primary Battery • Oxy Nickel Primary Battery have reached the end of the camera are dirty, the battery life may be able to keep them with a dry cloth, etc. to shoot at low temperatures, and you use ... be used up faster. • We recommend having spare batteries handy for each battery. For this case, replace the batteries with the lens portion extended when you shoot a lot using Oxy Nickel Primary Battery. • Due to the supplied Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries. Occasionally wipe them clean....
... zoom, the battery power will be extremely short. On Oxy Nickel Primary Battery • Oxy Nickel Primary Battery have reached the end of the camera are dirty, the battery life may be able to keep them with a dry cloth, etc. to shoot at low temperatures, and you use ... be used up faster. • We recommend having spare batteries handy for each battery. For this case, replace the batteries with the lens portion extended when you shoot a lot using Oxy Nickel Primary Battery. • Due to the supplied Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries. Occasionally wipe them clean....
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...(In case of Oxy Nickel Primary Battery, the temperatures are using the camera. This may condense inside the lens, you will be unable to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the ...cloths, insect repellent, or insecticide, etc. • Do not touch the camera with the above on or off . 100 Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with the power off . x On operating temperatures Your camera is not recommended. Note that exceed this rechargeable battery before using the AC ...
...(In case of Oxy Nickel Primary Battery, the temperatures are using the camera. This may condense inside the lens, you will be unable to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the ...cloths, insect repellent, or insecticide, etc. • Do not touch the camera with the above on or off . 100 Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with the power off . x On operating temperatures Your camera is not recommended. Note that exceed this rechargeable battery before using the AC ...
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..., Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera Approx. 5 255 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 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... maximum protrusions) Mass Approx. 590.8 g (1 lb 20.8 oz) (including two batterries, shoulder strap, adaptor ring, lens hood, lens cap, etc.) Microphone Electret condenser microphone Speaker Dynamic speaker Exif Print Compatible PRINT Image Matching III Compatible PictBridge Compatible Others 101
..., Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera Approx. 5 255 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 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... maximum protrusions) Mass Approx. 590.8 g (1 lb 20.8 oz) (including two batterries, shoulder strap, adaptor ring, lens hood, lens cap, etc.) Microphone Electret condenser microphone Speaker Dynamic speaker Exif Print Compatible PRINT Image Matching III Compatible PictBridge Compatible Others 101
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Folder 57 D Date 52 Date/Time 52 Day&Time 52 Daylight 39 Delete t step 6 in "Read This First" Digital Zoom 51 DirectX 63 Divide 47 DPOF 79 E Effective pixels 101 Electronic transformer t step 1 in "Read This First" Enlarged Icon 54 Enlarging an image t step...12 Compression ratio 13 Computer Copying images 64 Macintosh 73 Recommended environment 63, 73 Software 71 Viewing image stored on a computer with your camera 70 Windows 62 Connecting Computer 65 Printer 77 TV 81 Continuous 51 Contrast 41 Conversion Lens 55 Copy 58 Copying images to your computer 64 Create REC.
Folder 57 D Date 52 Date/Time 52 Day&Time 52 Daylight 39 Delete t step 6 in "Read This First" Digital Zoom 51 DirectX 63 Divide 47 DPOF 79 E Effective pixels 101 Electronic transformer t step 1 in "Read This First" Enlarged Icon 54 Enlarging an image t step...12 Compression ratio 13 Computer Copying images 64 Macintosh 73 Recommended environment 63, 73 Software 71 Viewing image stored on a computer with your camera 70 Windows 62 Connecting Computer 65 Printer 77 TV 81 Continuous 51 Contrast 41 Conversion Lens 55 Copy 58 Copying images to your computer 64 Create REC.
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... 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, ... step 5 in "Read This First" Language 59 t step 2 in "Read This First" LCD Backlight 59 LCD screen ..........see "Screen" Lens hood 16 M M AF 51 Macintosh computer 73 Recommended environment 73 Macro t step 5 in "Read This First" Mains lead t step 1... First" Power cord t step 1 in "Read This First" Precautions 100 Precision digital zoom .......... 51
... 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, ... step 5 in "Read This First" Language 59 t step 2 in "Read This First" LCD Backlight 59 LCD screen ..........see "Screen" Lens hood 16 M M AF 51 Macintosh computer 73 Recommended environment 73 Macro t step 5 in "Read This First" Mains lead t step 1... First" Power cord t step 1 in "Read This First" Precautions 100 Precision digital zoom .......... 51