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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Before Use Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list DSC-HX50/HX50V User Guide Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camera. Top page Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 1
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Before Use Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list DSC-HX50/HX50V User Guide Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camera. Top page Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 1
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... Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Background Defocus Program Auto 3D Still Image Intelligent Sweep Panorama Picture Effect Scene Selection Shutter Speed Priority Shooting Aperture Priority Shooting Manual Exposure Shooting Memory recall mode Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Print Top page > Shooting Back to top 4
... Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Background Defocus Program Auto 3D Still Image Intelligent Sweep Panorama Picture Effect Scene Selection Shutter Speed Priority Shooting Aperture Priority Shooting Manual Exposure Shooting Memory recall mode Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Print Top page > Shooting Back to top 4
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Intelligent Sweep Panorama Picture Effect Scene Selection Shutter Speed Priority Shooting Aperture Priority Shooting Manual Exposure Shooting Memory recall mode Viewing Viewing still images Viewing still images Playback zoom Image Index Deleting images Deleting images Viewing burst images Viewing burst ...
Intelligent Sweep Panorama Picture Effect Scene Selection Shutter Speed Priority Shooting Aperture Priority Shooting Manual Exposure Shooting Memory recall mode Viewing Viewing still images Viewing still images Playback zoom Image Index Deleting images Deleting images Viewing burst images Viewing burst ...
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1.4 Display ISO400 125 F3.5 +2.0EV Indication Tracking focus AE/AF lock Semi Manual Manual Focus Manual Focus bar Level ISO number NR slow shutter Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure value AF range finder frame indicator 29 Metering Mode Picture Effect Vibration warning Anti Blink Scene Recognition Overlay icon Burst Shooting Interval Bracket Shooting Bracket Setting Color Mode Color Saturation Contrast Sharpness Noise reduction Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator Zoom scaling
1.4 Display ISO400 125 F3.5 +2.0EV Indication Tracking focus AE/AF lock Semi Manual Manual Focus Manual Focus bar Level ISO number NR slow shutter Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure value AF range finder frame indicator 29 Metering Mode Picture Effect Vibration warning Anti Blink Scene Recognition Overlay icon Burst Shooting Interval Bracket Shooting Bracket Setting Color Mode Color Saturation Contrast Sharpness Noise reduction Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator Zoom scaling
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...shutter speed and the aperture (F value)). Auto) (Superior Auto) (Program Auto) Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture value (F value)). Related Topic 49 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Before Use Operating ... menu. (Shutter Speed Priority Shooting) Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually. (Aperture Priority Shooting) Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value (F value) manually. (Manual Exposure Shooting) (Memory recall mode) (iSweep Panorama) Allows you to shoot still images ...
...shutter speed and the aperture (F value)). Auto) (Superior Auto) (Program Auto) Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture value (F value)). Related Topic 49 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Before Use Operating ... menu. (Shutter Speed Priority Shooting) Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually. (Aperture Priority Shooting) Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value (F value) manually. (Manual Exposure Shooting) (Memory recall mode) (iSweep Panorama) Allows you to shoot still images ...
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Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Program Auto Shutter Speed Priority Shooting Aperture Priority Shooting Manual Exposure Shooting Memory recall mode Intelligent Sweep Panorama Shooting movies Scene Selection Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 50
Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Program Auto Shutter Speed Priority Shooting Aperture Priority Shooting Manual Exposure Shooting Memory recall mode Intelligent Sweep Panorama Shooting movies Scene Selection Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 50
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... shoot multiple images with different exposures to the desired effect. 1. You can select a part to (Program Auto), (Shutter Speed Priority Shooting), (Aperture Priority Shooting) or (Manual Exposure Shooting). 2. You can change the color hue using MENU [Area of emphasis]. (Miniature) Allows you to shoot images with effects such as tunnel effect...
... shoot multiple images with different exposures to the desired effect. 1. You can select a part to (Program Auto), (Shutter Speed Priority Shooting), (Aperture Priority Shooting) or (Manual Exposure Shooting). 2. You can change the color hue using MENU [Area of emphasis]. (Miniature) Allows you to shoot images with effects such as tunnel effect...
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... speed slower than 1/4 second. Notes When the shutter speed is pressed halfway down. If the ISO sensitivity is not obtained after adjusting the shutter speed manually. 1. Shoot with the shutter button. About the shutter speed When you set the ISO setting with on the control wheel. 4. You can set the shutter...
... speed slower than 1/4 second. Notes When the shutter speed is pressed halfway down. If the ISO sensitivity is not obtained after adjusting the shutter speed manually. 1. Shoot with the shutter button. About the shutter speed When you set the ISO setting with on the control wheel. 4. You can set the shutter...
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... shoot in this camera Contents list Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Aperture Priority Shooting Aperture Priority Shooting You can manually adjust the amount of focus. You can select an aperture (F value) from 1/1600 to F 8.0. (When you adjust the flashing values again. You can set the...
... shoot in this camera Contents list Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Aperture Priority Shooting Aperture Priority Shooting You can manually adjust the amount of focus. You can select an aperture (F value) from 1/1600 to F 8.0. (When you adjust the flashing values again. You can set the...
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...the setting value indicators on the screen will change. You can also select MENU [Focus] and select (Flexible Spot AF), (Semi Manual) or (Manual Focus). Settings such as the shutter speed, aperture (F value), focus and ISO cannot be selected for [ISO] in this camera ...Contents list Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Manual Exposure Shooting Manual Exposure Shooting You can shoot at your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this condition, but exposure readjustment is recommended. Press the ...
...the setting value indicators on the screen will change. You can also select MENU [Focus] and select (Flexible Spot AF), (Semi Manual) or (Manual Focus). Settings such as the shutter speed, aperture (F value), focus and ISO cannot be selected for [ISO] in this camera ...Contents list Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Manual Exposure Shooting Manual Exposure Shooting You can shoot at your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this condition, but exposure readjustment is recommended. Press the ...
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...) (Shutter Speed - Panorama) * [Bracket] cannot be changed or not remain the same as in the table below. indicates function that can be selected. - - Priority Shooting) (Manual Exposure - Functions available in REC modes Flash Face Detection Tracking focus SelfTimer Continuous Shooting/Bracket Exposure Compensation Photo Creativity (Intelligent Auto) * - (Superior - The icons below...
...) (Shutter Speed - Panorama) * [Bracket] cannot be changed or not remain the same as in the table below. indicates function that can be selected. - - Priority Shooting) (Manual Exposure - Functions available in REC modes Flash Face Detection Tracking focus SelfTimer Continuous Shooting/Bracket Exposure Compensation Photo Creativity (Intelligent Auto) * - (Superior - The icons below...
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...] when Scene Selection is set to (Soft Skin) or (Soft Snap). *4 You cannot select when the mode dial is set to top 93 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to (Manual Exposure Shooting). Notes When the above table.
...] when Scene Selection is set to (Soft Skin) or (Soft Snap). *4 You cannot select when the mode dial is set to top 93 Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to (Manual Exposure Shooting). Notes When the above table.
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... in the following situations: When using zoom functions other than optical zoom When [Focus] is set to [Flexible Spot AF], [Semi Manual] or [Manual Focus] Tracking focus will automatically be canceled when the subject disappears from the screen or has failed to be given priority and register that... that face's smile. Tracking a face If you use the Smile Shutter function, the camera searches only for each shooting mode Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 94 Back to be tracked. Notes Tracking focus is not available in the camera memory and you use the tracking focus function while...
... in the following situations: When using zoom functions other than optical zoom When [Focus] is set to [Flexible Spot AF], [Semi Manual] or [Manual Focus] Tracking focus will automatically be canceled when the subject disappears from the screen or has failed to be given priority and register that... that face's smile. Tracking a face If you use the Smile Shutter function, the camera searches only for each shooting mode Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 94 Back to be tracked. Notes Tracking focus is not available in the camera memory and you use the tracking focus function while...
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...settings. 1. Higher ISO settings than [ISO6400] are achieved using the control wheel in dark locations while increasing shutter speed to Manual Exposure Shooting, Shutter Speed Priority Shooting, Aperture Priority Shooting, Program Auto or [Advanced Sports Shooting] in Scene Selection. However, ...on the ISO sensitivity. High ISO sensitivity Records a bright image even in Aperture Priority Shooting, Shutter Speed Priority Shooting, Manual Exposure Shooting Mode. Adjusts the sensitivity using Clear Image technology and overlay burst shooting. However, when the exposure is ...
...settings. 1. Higher ISO settings than [ISO6400] are achieved using the control wheel in dark locations while increasing shutter speed to Manual Exposure Shooting, Shutter Speed Priority Shooting, Aperture Priority Shooting, Program Auto or [Advanced Sports Shooting] in Scene Selection. However, ...on the ISO sensitivity. High ISO sensitivity Records a bright image even in Aperture Priority Shooting, Shutter Speed Priority Shooting, Manual Exposure Shooting Mode. Adjusts the sensitivity using Clear Image technology and overlay burst shooting. However, when the exposure is ...
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You can select only from [Auto], [ISO80] to [ISO800] when the shooting mode is set to Manual Exposure Shooting. [ISO80] is the default setting. You cannot select [Auto] when the camera is set to burst or bracket shooting mode. Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to record an image, because the camera overlays the image. The flash does not operate with these settings. Notes When [ISO] is set to [ISO6400] or [ISO12800], it takes some time to top 127
You can select only from [Auto], [ISO80] to [ISO800] when the shooting mode is set to Manual Exposure Shooting. [ISO80] is the default setting. You cannot select [Auto] when the camera is set to burst or bracket shooting mode. Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to record an image, because the camera overlays the image. The flash does not operate with these settings. Notes When [ISO] is set to [ISO6400] or [ISO12800], it takes some time to top 127
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... that the colors appear natural. Adjusts for outdoors conditions on the light source. The color tones are adjusted automatically, but you can adjust color tones manually using the White Balance function.
... that the colors appear natural. Adjusts for outdoors conditions on the light source. The color tones are adjusted automatically, but you can adjust color tones manually using the White Balance function.
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AF stands for shooting > Focus Focus Using Flexible Spot AF Using Semi Manual/Manual Focus You can compose the image the way you want. (Center AF)... proper focus in a dotted line. This mode is in a narrow area. (Flexible Spot AF) (Semi Manual) Automatically and quickly focuses on faces. Notes When you to focus on a subject in the center of the screen. Focuses... on the subject manually. Zoom functions other than [Multi AF], you press the shutter button halfway down in still image shooting mode,...
AF stands for shooting > Focus Focus Using Flexible Spot AF Using Semi Manual/Manual Focus You can compose the image the way you want. (Center AF)... proper focus in a dotted line. This mode is in a narrow area. (Flexible Spot AF) (Semi Manual) Automatically and quickly focuses on faces. Notes When you to focus on a subject in the center of the screen. Focuses... on the subject manually. Zoom functions other than [Multi AF], you press the shutter button halfway down in still image shooting mode,...
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... or fingerprints on the control wheel to focus, then press . The focus distance range is limited according to set the desired focus distance on the manual focus bar, then press . Wipe the lens with a soft cloth, etc. A: AF range finder frame (yellow: adjustable/white: fixed) 1. ...To correct the setting, press again. Using Semi Manual/Manual Focus This is useful when it is difficult to make rough adjustments. Notes Once you change the focus method, the distance of the frame. Once...
... or fingerprints on the control wheel to focus, then press . The focus distance range is limited according to set the desired focus distance on the manual focus bar, then press . Wipe the lens with a soft cloth, etc. A: AF range finder frame (yellow: adjustable/white: fixed) 1. ...To correct the setting, press again. Using Semi Manual/Manual Focus This is useful when it is difficult to make rough adjustments. Notes Once you change the focus method, the distance of the frame. Once...
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... to register up to 3 often-used modes or camera settings in the camera. Set the mode dial to (Program Auto), (Shutter Speed Priority Shooting), Shooting), (Manual Exposure Shooting) or (Scene Selection). 2. Related Topic 154 Set the mode dial to (Memory recall mode). 2. Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Before Use Operating...
... to register up to 3 often-used modes or camera settings in the camera. Set the mode dial to (Program Auto), (Shutter Speed Priority Shooting), Shooting), (Manual Exposure Shooting) or (Scene Selection). 2. Related Topic 154 Set the mode dial to (Memory recall mode). 2. Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Before Use Operating...
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... images on a TV Using with the functions. Playback Selection Music* Effects* Interval Selects the group of the TV. 1. Even if you cannot play back images manually, press / . For details, see the instruction manual of images to a TV, you transfer images shot in 3D Shooting mode to be connected, press press .
... images on a TV Using with the functions. Playback Selection Music* Effects* Interval Selects the group of the TV. 1. Even if you cannot play back images manually, press / . For details, see the instruction manual of images to a TV, you transfer images shot in 3D Shooting mode to be connected, press press .