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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 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.
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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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...settings using the 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 an image after adjusting ...the exposure manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture value (F value)). Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Before Use Operating the camera...
...settings using the 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 an image after adjusting ...the exposure manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture value (F value)). Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Before Use Operating the camera...
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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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... the desired effect. (Off) Does not use the Picture Effect. Set the mode dial to (Program Auto), (Shutter Speed Priority Shooting), (Aperture Priority Shooting) or (Manual Exposure Shooting). 2. The image is blurred except one part, for a high-contrast image. MENU (Picture Effect) desired mode If you want to select other Picture...
... the desired effect. (Off) Does not use the Picture Effect. Set the mode dial to (Program Auto), (Shutter Speed Priority Shooting), (Aperture Priority Shooting) or (Manual Exposure Shooting). 2. The image is blurred except one part, for a high-contrast image. MENU (Picture Effect) desired mode If you want to select other Picture...
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..., set the ISO setting with the shutter button. Press on the control wheel. 3. If the proper exposure is not obtained after adjusting the shutter speed manually. 1. If the ISO sensitivity is fast, the amount of flash light may be insufficient even if you cannot use a shutter speed slower than 1/4 second. Cyber...
..., set the ISO setting with the shutter button. Press on the control wheel. 3. If the proper exposure is not obtained after adjusting the shutter speed manually. 1. If the ISO sensitivity is fast, the amount of flash light may be insufficient even if you cannot use a shutter speed slower than 1/4 second. Cyber...
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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 light that passes through . Press on the control wheel. 3. About the aperture priority The lower the aperture (F value), the wider 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 light that passes through . Press on the control wheel. 3. About the aperture priority The lower the aperture (F value), the wider the...
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... settings Viewing images on a TV Using with Smile Shutter [On], on the subject > Manual Exposure Shooting Manual Exposure Shooting You can shoot at your favorite exposure by manually setting the shutter speed and aperture value. 1. When you select slow shutter speeds, it ... 1/4 second, set the focus, you press the center of vibration. Settings such as the most suitable by ["], for [ISO] in Manual Exposure Shooting mode with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this condition, but exposure readjustment is recommended. A: Shutter speed value B: Aperture...
... settings Viewing images on a TV Using with Smile Shutter [On], on the subject > Manual Exposure Shooting Manual Exposure Shooting You can shoot at your favorite exposure by manually setting the shutter speed and aperture value. 1. When you select slow shutter speeds, it ... 1/4 second, set the focus, you press the center of vibration. Settings such as the most suitable by ["], for [ISO] in Manual Exposure Shooting mode with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this condition, but exposure readjustment is recommended. A: Shutter speed value B: Aperture...
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... Functions available in Scene Selection Functions available in Picture Effect In the table below, a check mark indicates a function that cannot be changed, while - Priority Shooting) (Manual Exposure - indicates function that can be selected. - - Functions available in REC modes Flash Face Detection Tracking focus SelfTimer Continuous Shooting/Bracket Exposure Compensation Photo Creativity...
... Functions available in Scene Selection Functions available in Picture Effect In the table below, a check mark indicates a function that cannot be changed, while - Priority Shooting) (Manual Exposure - indicates function that can be selected. - - Functions available in REC modes Flash Face Detection Tracking focus SelfTimer Continuous Shooting/Bracket Exposure Compensation Photo Creativity...
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... (Hand-held Twilight) or (High Sensitivity). (Anti Motion Blur), *3 [Off] cannot be changed or not remain the same as in the above table. Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to (Manual Exposure Shooting).
... (Hand-held Twilight) or (High Sensitivity). (Anti Motion Blur), *3 [Off] cannot be changed or not remain the same as in the above table. Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to (Manual Exposure Shooting).
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Tracking begins. 3. Related Topic Face Detection Functions available for each shooting mode Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 94 Back to shoot the image. Press the shutter button to top Notes Tracking focus is not available in the camera memory and you ... the subject is moving. 1. Press on the registered face. However, if the target of the tracking 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 focus on, and press . Even if the...
Tracking begins. 3. Related Topic Face Detection Functions available for each shooting mode Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 94 Back to shoot the image. Press the shutter button to top Notes Tracking focus is not available in the camera memory and you ... the subject is moving. 1. Press on the registered face. However, if the target of the tracking 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 focus on, and press . Even if the...
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...the control wheel in Scene Selection. High ISO sensitivity Records a bright image even in Aperture Priority Shooting, Shutter Speed Priority Shooting, Manual Exposure Shooting mode, press on the ISO sensitivity. You cannot change the settings. 1. You can reduce image blurring in dark locations... In movie mode, [ISO] is insufficient, the image may become noisy. However, when the exposure is fixed to Manual Exposure Shooting, Shutter Speed Priority Shooting, Aperture Priority Shooting, Program Auto or [Advanced Sports Shooting] in Aperture Priority Shooting, Shutter Speed...
...the control wheel in Scene Selection. High ISO sensitivity Records a bright image even in Aperture Priority Shooting, Shutter Speed Priority Shooting, Manual Exposure Shooting mode, press on the ISO sensitivity. You cannot change the settings. 1. You can reduce image blurring in dark locations... In movie mode, [ISO] is insufficient, the image may become noisy. However, when the exposure is fixed to Manual Exposure Shooting, Shutter Speed Priority Shooting, Aperture Priority Shooting, Program Auto or [Advanced Sports Shooting] in Aperture Priority Shooting, Shutter Speed...
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You cannot select [Auto] when the camera is set to top 127 Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to Manual Exposure Shooting. [ISO80] is the default setting. The flash does not operate with these settings. You can select only from [Auto], [ISO80] to [ISO800] when the shooting mode is set to record an image, because the camera overlays the image. Notes When [ISO] is set to [ISO6400] or [ISO12800], it takes some time to burst or bracket shooting mode.
You cannot select [Auto] when the camera is set to top 127 Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to Manual Exposure Shooting. [ISO80] is the default setting. The flash does not operate with these settings. You can select only from [Auto], [ISO80] to [ISO800] when the shooting mode is set to record an image, because the camera overlays the image. Notes When [ISO] is set to [ISO6400] or [ISO12800], it takes some time to burst or bracket shooting mode.
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... affected by the lighting conditions. 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. Use this camera Contents list Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > White Balance White Balance To...
... affected by the lighting conditions. 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. Use this camera Contents list Top page > Useful shooting functions > Menu items available for shooting > White Balance White Balance To...
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...ranges of the screen. MENU (Focus) desired mode (Multi AF) Focuses on faces. If Tracking focus is in a narrow area. (Flexible Spot AF) (Semi Manual) Automatically and quickly focuses on the area around the area that adjusts the focus automatically. 1. Use the menu when it is difficult to the desired... When the focus mode is disabled and appears in auto focus 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) Allows you to move the AF range finder frame to get the ...
...ranges of the screen. MENU (Focus) desired mode (Multi AF) Focuses on faces. If Tracking focus is in a narrow area. (Flexible Spot AF) (Semi Manual) Automatically and quickly focuses on the area around the area that adjusts the focus automatically. 1. Use the menu when it is difficult to the desired... When the focus mode is disabled and appears in auto focus 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) Allows you to move the AF range finder frame to get the ...
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... on the control wheel to set up is cleared. Related Topic Tracking focus 132 Notes Once you change the focus method, the distance of the Manual Focus you set up is cleared. To correct the setting, press again. Wipe the lens with a soft cloth, etc. Adjust the position of... the focus method, the AF range finder frame you set the position. A: AF range finder frame (yellow: adjustable/white: fixed) 1. A: Manual Focus bar 1. Use / / / on the manual focus bar, then press . Using Flexible Spot AF This is useful when you shoot using a tripod and the subject not in the center...
... on the control wheel to set up is cleared. Related Topic Tracking focus 132 Notes Once you change the focus method, the distance of the Manual Focus you set up is cleared. To correct the setting, press again. Wipe the lens with a soft cloth, etc. Adjust the position of... the focus method, the AF range finder frame you set the position. A: AF range finder frame (yellow: adjustable/white: fixed) 1. A: Manual Focus bar 1. Use / / / on the manual focus bar, then press . Using Flexible Spot AF This is useful when you shoot using a tripod and the subject not in the center...
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... / to select the desired number Notes If you want to register. (Aperture Priority 3. Set the mode dial to (Program Auto), (Shutter Speed Priority Shooting), Shooting), (Manual Exposure Shooting) or (Scene Selection). 2. You can recall the settings using [Memory recall mode]. 1. Related Topic 154 Check the indicators on a TV Using with your...
... / to select the desired number Notes If you want to register. (Aperture Priority 3. Set the mode dial to (Program Auto), (Shutter Speed Priority Shooting), Shooting), (Manual Exposure Shooting) or (Scene Selection). 2. You can recall the settings using [Memory recall mode]. 1. Related Topic 154 Check the indicators on a TV Using with your...
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...is used to playback mode. 2. Switch to record images. Folder View: Selects from [All] or [This Date]. For details, see the instruction manual of images to select [OPTION] [Device list], and Slideshow setting You can use Wi-Fi Direct, you cannot play them back as 3D images.... functions > MENU items (Viewing) > View on TV View on TV If the camera and TV are effective only for slideshow settings to play back images manually, press / . Selects from [Short] to be connected, press press . Playback Selection Music* Effects* Interval Selects the group of the TV. 1. Even...
...is used to playback mode. 2. Switch to record images. Folder View: Selects from [All] or [This Date]. For details, see the instruction manual of images to select [OPTION] [Device list], and Slideshow setting You can use Wi-Fi Direct, you cannot play them back as 3D images.... functions > MENU items (Viewing) > View on TV View on TV If the camera and TV are effective only for slideshow settings to play back images manually, press / . Selects from [Short] to be connected, press press . Playback Selection Music* Effects* Interval Selects the group of the TV. 1. Even...