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DSC-P73/P93 © 2004 Sony Corporation 3-091-340-12(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still images Before advanced operations Advanced still image shooting Advanced still ... Additional information Index Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DSC-P73/P93 Serial No.
DSC-P73/P93 © 2004 Sony Corporation 3-091-340-12(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still images Before advanced operations Advanced still image shooting Advanced still ... Additional information Index Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DSC-P73/P93 Serial No.
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If you may cause undesired operation. CAUTION You are cautioned that may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This... to the presence of the FCC Rules. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P73 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P93 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to constitute a risk of the FCC Rules. Bernardo ...
If you may cause undesired operation. CAUTION You are cautioned that may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This... to the presence of the FCC Rules. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P73 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P93 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to constitute a risk of the FCC Rules. Bernardo ...
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The numbers of images that the actual numbers may be less than indicated depending on CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Viewing still images2) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) No. Shooting one time every 30 seconds - The power turns on...110 Approx. 55 (E-Mail) Off Approx. 240 Approx. 120 When using Sony alkaline batteries 1) Shooting in order at about three second intervals Shooting movies3) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) LCD LCD screen On screen Off DSC-P93 Approx. 210 Approx. 270 DSC-P73 Approx. 210 Approx. 270 3) Shooting continuously at a temperature of 25...
The numbers of images that the actual numbers may be less than indicated depending on CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Viewing still images2) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) No. Shooting one time every 30 seconds - The power turns on...110 Approx. 55 (E-Mail) Off Approx. 240 Approx. 120 When using Sony alkaline batteries 1) Shooting in order at about three second intervals Shooting movies3) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) LCD LCD screen On screen Off DSC-P93 Approx. 210 Approx. 270 DSC-P73 Approx. 210 Approx. 270 3) Shooting continuously at a temperature of 25...
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... and turn on the control button. Setting the still image size Mode dial DSC-P93 5M 5M 3:2 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail) Image Size DSC-P73 4M 4M 3:2 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail) Image Size DSC-P93 5M 3:2 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail) VGA Image Size DSC-P73 4M 3:2 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail) VGA Image Size 1 , Set the mode dial to...
... and turn on the control button. Setting the still image size Mode dial DSC-P93 5M 5M 3:2 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail) Image Size DSC-P73 4M 4M 3:2 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail) Image Size DSC-P93 5M 3:2 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail) VGA Image Size DSC-P73 4M 3:2 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail) VGA Image Size 1 , Set the mode dial to...
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...3:2 to match the size of the print paper used. Short description of the image size The following illustration shows a brief image using each camera. 2) This option records images in the "Memory Stick" is larger and the number of pixels (dots) (horizontal × vertical), which... (compression ratio) based on the image size and image quality Image size 5M 1) (2592×1944) Larger (DSC-P93) 3:2 2) (2592×1728) (DSC-P93) 4M 1) (2304×1728) (DSC-P73) 3:2 2) (2304×1536) (DSC-P73) 3M (2048×1536) 1M (1280×960) VGA (E-Mail) (640×480) Smaller Examples •...
...3:2 to match the size of the print paper used. Short description of the image size The following illustration shows a brief image using each camera. 2) This option records images in the "Memory Stick" is larger and the number of pixels (dots) (horizontal × vertical), which... (compression ratio) based on the image size and image quality Image size 5M 1) (2592×1944) Larger (DSC-P93) 3:2 2) (2592×1728) (DSC-P93) 4M 1) (2304×1728) (DSC-P73) 3:2 2) (2304×1536) (DSC-P73) 3M (2048×1536) 1M (1280×960) VGA (E-Mail) (640×480) Smaller Examples •...
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DSC-P73: Approx 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) To shoot subjects at distances closer than this...when you press POWER to a subject is as follows: DSC-P93: Approx 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W)/ 60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (T). Basic still image shooting - Using auto mode Holding the camera correctly Mode dial Shooting still images When shooting pictures with ...position a subject in the "Memory Stick" and select the folder for storing images (page 48). 2 , Hold the camera steadily with the camera, be careful so that your fingers do not block the lens portion, finder window, flash emitter, or AF illuminator (...
DSC-P73: Approx 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) To shoot subjects at distances closer than this...when you press POWER to a subject is as follows: DSC-P93: Approx 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W)/ 60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (T). Basic still image shooting - Using auto mode Holding the camera correctly Mode dial Shooting still images When shooting pictures with ...position a subject in the "Memory Stick" and select the folder for storing images (page 48). 2 , Hold the camera steadily with the camera, be careful so that your fingers do not block the lens portion, finder window, flash emitter, or AF illuminator (...
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... change the zoom scaling while shooting movies (page 79). Be very careful not to choose the desired zoom position, and shoot your image. Zoom Your camera is 3×. Quick Review Review VGA 101 8/8 101-0008 2005 1 1 10:30PM RETURN , Press b (7) on the LCD screen as follows. 27...zoom, set , the zoom method switches from optical zoom to the subject DSC-P93: Approx 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W)/60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (T) from the lens surface DSC-P73: Approx 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W/T) from smart zoom or precision digital zoom. When you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears...
... change the zoom scaling while shooting movies (page 79). Be very careful not to choose the desired zoom position, and shoot your image. Zoom Your camera is 3×. Quick Review Review VGA 101 8/8 101-0008 2005 1 1 10:30PM RETURN , Press b (7) on the LCD screen as follows. 27...zoom, set , the zoom method switches from optical zoom to the subject DSC-P93: Approx 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W)/60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (T) from the lens surface DSC-P73: Approx 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W/T) from smart zoom or precision digital zoom. When you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears...
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... The image is enlarged with priority on the LCD screen may look rough. DSC-P73 Image size 3M 1M VGA (E-Mail) Maximum zoom scale 3.4× 5.4× 10× Smart zoom cannot be used when the image size is set [Digital Zoom] to [4M] or [3:2]. However, this line is optical zoom area, ...lets you use the smart zoom in the SET UP settings (page 116). To set precision digital zoom, set to [Precision] in the Multi Burst mode. The default setting of the image size is smart zoom. DSC-P93 Image size 3M 1M VGA (E-Mail) Maximum zoom scale 3.8× 6.1× 12× ...
... The image is enlarged with priority on the LCD screen may look rough. DSC-P73 Image size 3M 1M VGA (E-Mail) Maximum zoom scale 3.4× 5.4× 10× Smart zoom cannot be used when the image size is set [Digital Zoom] to [4M] or [3:2]. However, this line is optical zoom area, ...lets you use the smart zoom in the SET UP settings (page 116). To set precision digital zoom, set to [Precision] in the Multi Burst mode. The default setting of the image size is smart zoom. DSC-P93 Image size 3M 1M VGA (E-Mail) Maximum zoom scale 3.8× 6.1× 12× ...
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... 97 Shooting still images SAF SAF For close -ups - We recommend that you set all the way to the T side: DSC-P93: Approx. 60 cm (23 5/8 inches) from the end of the lens DSC-P73: Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) from the LCD screen. 29 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to...
... 97 Shooting still images SAF SAF For close -ups - We recommend that you set all the way to the T side: DSC-P93: Approx. 60 cm (23 5/8 inches) from the end of the lens DSC-P73: Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) from the LCD screen. 29 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to...
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...F2.8 0EV A shutter speed can manually adjust the shutter speed and aperture values. Manual Exposure You can be selected between the set by the camera is automatically activated. "Set" indicated on the lower-left corner of the mode dial (page 37). If you point the lens up or... 52 The difference between 1/1000 of a second and 30 seconds. Shooting with [0.5m] selected, press the zoom W button until the value stops flashing (DSC-P93 only). • Some of the distance settings are restricted based on the LCD screen as a guide. • If you select 1/6 second or slower ...
...F2.8 0EV A shutter speed can manually adjust the shutter speed and aperture values. Manual Exposure You can be selected between the set by the camera is automatically activated. "Set" indicated on the lower-left corner of the mode dial (page 37). If you point the lens up or... 52 The difference between 1/1000 of a second and 30 seconds. Shooting with [0.5m] selected, press the zoom W button until the value stops flashing (DSC-P93 only). • Some of the distance settings are restricted based on the LCD screen as a guide. • If you select 1/6 second or slower ...
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... dial a Set the mode dial to shoot images continuously. The maximum number of the "Memory Stick" is insufficient or the capacity of images shot continuously DSC-P93: (Units: images) Fine Standard 5M 9 15 3:2 9 15 3M 13 24 1M 32 59 VGA (E-Mail) 100 100 60 The maxium number of images you press...
... dial a Set the mode dial to shoot images continuously. The maximum number of the "Memory Stick" is insufficient or the capacity of images shot continuously DSC-P93: (Units: images) Fine Standard 5M 9 15 3:2 9 15 3M 13 24 1M 32 59 VGA (E-Mail) 100 100 60 The maxium number of images you press...
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... the new size with b/B, then press z. mark turns white and the selected image is retained even after resizing. Then select [Off], and press z. DSC-P93: 5M, 3M, 1M, VGA DSC-P73: 4M, 3M, 1M, VGA The original image is protected. The menu appears. d Select (Resize) with v/V, then press z. To cancel the protection In Step...
... the new size with b/B, then press z. mark turns white and the selected image is retained even after resizing. Then select [Off], and press z. DSC-P93: 5M, 3M, 1M, VGA DSC-P73: 4M, 3M, 1M, VGA The original image is protected. The menu appears. d Select (Resize) with v/V, then press z. To cancel the protection In Step...
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... p This will have no effect on a stage. • The brightness of the LCD screen is set to [5M] (DSC-P93), [4M] (DSC-P73) or [3:2]. • You are using the camera in a dark place. p This is too bright. • You are shooting a spot lighted subject in a dark p ... white). • [PFX] (P.Effect) is too high. Vertical streaks appear when you shoot. Troubleshooting 101 p Set [Digital Zoom] to other settings except [5M] (DSC-P93), [4M] (DSC-P73) and [3:2] (pages 22, 27). You cannot shoot in Burst • The capacity of the LCD screen is insufficient...
... p This will have no effect on a stage. • The brightness of the LCD screen is set to [5M] (DSC-P93), [4M] (DSC-P73) or [3:2]. • You are using the camera in a dark place. p This is too bright. • You are shooting a spot lighted subject in a dark p ... white). • [PFX] (P.Effect) is too high. Vertical streaks appear when you shoot. Troubleshooting 101 p Set [Digital Zoom] to other settings except [5M] (DSC-P93), [4M] (DSC-P73) and [3:2] (pages 22, 27). You cannot shoot in Burst • The capacity of the LCD screen is insufficient...
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... sec/ 5 sec/ 10 sec/ 30 sec/ 1 min - Cancels the settings and execution of the slide show . - Interval Image Repeat (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) Start Cancel 5M (DSC-P93) / 4M (DSC-P73) / 3M / 1M / VGA / Cancel (counter-clockwise) / (clockwise) / OK / Cancel OK / Cancel Description Selects the folder that contains the images you want to attach/cancel...
... sec/ 5 sec/ 10 sec/ 30 sec/ 1 min - Cancels the settings and execution of the slide show . - Interval Image Repeat (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) Start Cancel 5M (DSC-P93) / 4M (DSC-P73) / 3M / 1M / VGA / Cancel (counter-clockwise) / (clockwise) / OK / Cancel OK / Cancel Description Selects the folder that contains the images you want to attach/cancel...
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... a fully charged nickelmetal hydride battery. Specifications x Camera [System] Image device DSC-P93 9.04 mm (1/1.8 type) color CCD Primary color filter DSC-P73 6.85 mm (1/2.7 type) color CCD Primary color filter Total pixels number of camera DSC-P93 Approx. 5 255 000 pixels DSC-P73 Approx. 4 231 000 pixels Effective pixels number of... battery is specified for use with the charger. The battery charger • Do not charge any other batteries except the Sony nickel-metal hydride battery using the supplied battery charger, the full capacity of the battery. • When charging a high...
... a fully charged nickelmetal hydride battery. Specifications x Camera [System] Image device DSC-P93 9.04 mm (1/1.8 type) color CCD Primary color filter DSC-P73 6.85 mm (1/2.7 type) color CCD Primary color filter Total pixels number of camera DSC-P93 Approx. 5 255 000 pixels DSC-P73 Approx. 4 231 000 pixels Effective pixels number of... battery is specified for use with the charger. The battery charger • Do not charge any other batteries except the Sony nickel-metal hydride battery using the supplied battery charger, the full capacity of the battery. • When charging a high...
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...Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) 122 [LCD screen] LCD panel used 3.8 cm (1.5 type) TFT drive Total number of dots DSC-P93 134 400 (560×240) dots DSC-P73 67 200 (280×240) dots [Power, general] Power AA nickel hydride batteries (2) 2.4 V AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (not ...supplied), 4.2 V Power consumption (during shooting with LCD screen on) DSC-P93 1.2 W DSC-P73 1.1 W Operating temperature range 0° to +40°C (32° to +104°F) Storage temperature range −20° to +60°C ...
...Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) 122 [LCD screen] LCD panel used 3.8 cm (1.5 type) TFT drive Total number of dots DSC-P93 134 400 (560×240) dots DSC-P73 67 200 (280×240) dots [Power, general] Power AA nickel hydride batteries (2) 2.4 V AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (not ...supplied), 4.2 V Power consumption (during shooting with LCD screen on) DSC-P93 1.2 W DSC-P73 1.1 W Operating temperature range 0° to +40°C (32° to +104°F) Storage temperature range −20° to +60°C ...
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Additional information 123 Accessories • HR6 (size AA) Ni-MH batteries (2) • Battery case (1) • BC-CS2A/CS2B Ni-MH Battery charger (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) • USB cable (1) • A/V connecting cable (1) • Wrist strap (1) • "Memory Stick" (DSC-P93: 32MB/DSC-P73: 16MB) (1) • CD-ROM (USB driver: SPVD-012) (1) • Operating Instructions (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Additional information 123 Accessories • HR6 (size AA) Ni-MH batteries (2) • Battery case (1) • BC-CS2A/CS2B Ni-MH Battery charger (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) • USB cable (1) • A/V connecting cable (1) • Wrist strap (1) • "Memory Stick" (DSC-P93: 32MB/DSC-P73: 16MB) (1) • CD-ROM (USB driver: SPVD-012) (1) • Operating Instructions (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.