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... below. 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 image viewing Still image editing Still image printing PictBridge printer) Enjoying movies Enjoying images on the bottom. Model No. DSC-P73/P93 Serial No. Digital Still Camera Operating...
... below. 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 image viewing Still image editing Still image printing PictBridge printer) Enjoying movies Enjoying images on the bottom. Model No. DSC-P73/P93 Serial No. Digital Still Camera Operating...
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... of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P73 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450... W. Operation is intended to alert the user to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION You are cautioned that may call: Sony... Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number...
... of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P73 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450... W. Operation is intended to alert the user to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION You are cautioned that may call: Sony... Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number...
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... Approx. 120 When using Sony alkaline batteries 1) Shooting in the following situations: - of Battery size screen images life (min.) DSC-P93 On 5M Off Approx. 410 Approx. 205 Approx. 740 Approx. 370 VGA On (E-Mail) Off Approx. 410 Approx. 205 Approx. 740 Approx. 370 DSC-P73 4M On Off Approx.... The tables show the approximate number of images and the battery life that can be less than indicated depending on CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Viewing still images2) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) No. Note that the actual numbers may be recorded or viewed...
... Approx. 120 When using Sony alkaline batteries 1) Shooting in the following situations: - of Battery size screen images life (min.) DSC-P93 On 5M Off Approx. 410 Approx. 205 Approx. 740 Approx. 370 VGA On (E-Mail) Off Approx. 410 Approx. 205 Approx. 740 Approx. 370 DSC-P73 4M On Off Approx.... The tables show the approximate number of images and the battery life that can be less than indicated depending on CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Viewing still images2) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied) No. Note that the actual numbers may be recorded or viewed...
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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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...The larger the number of the image size The following illustration shows a brief image using each camera. 2) This option records images in the "Memory Stick" is [5M] (DSC-P93) or [4M] (DSC-P73). Each has a different compression ratio. However, the amount of data needed to preserve your ...(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 ...
...The larger the number of the image size The following illustration shows a brief image using each camera. 2) This option records images in the "Memory Stick" is [5M] (DSC-P93) or [4M] (DSC-P73). Each has a different compression ratio. However, the amount of data needed to preserve your ...(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 ...lens portion while it is operating, such 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 ... 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 ...lens portion while it is operating, such 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 ... 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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...still images Checking the last image shot - The minimum focal distance 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 optical zoom to digital zoom when the zoom scale exceeds 3×. Be very careful not to the ... x5.0 VGA 101 98 , Press the zoom buttons to [Off] in the zoom scale display bar on the LCD screen as follows. 27 Zoom Your camera is being used. The enlargement method and the zoom scale differ according to the image size and the zoom type, so select the zoom to...
...still images Checking the last image shot - The minimum focal distance 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 optical zoom to digital zoom when the zoom scale exceeds 3×. Be very careful not to the ... x5.0 VGA 101 98 , Press the zoom buttons to [Off] in the zoom scale display bar on the LCD screen as follows. 27 Zoom Your camera is being used. The enlargement method and the zoom scale differ according to the image size and the zoom type, so select the zoom to...
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...). The default setting is set to [5M] or [3:2]. DSC-P93 Image size 3M 1M VGA (E-Mail) Maximum zoom scale 3.8× 6.1× 12× Smart zoom cannot be used when the image size is smart zoom. To set precision digital zoom, set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] in the Multi Burst mode. The...The maximum zoom scale depends 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 digital zoom area Zoom scaling indicator • The zoom scaling indicator differs ...
...). The default setting is set to [5M] or [3:2]. DSC-P93 Image size 3M 1M VGA (E-Mail) Maximum zoom scale 3.8× 6.1× 12× Smart zoom cannot be used when the image size is smart zoom. To set precision digital zoom, set [Digital Zoom] to [Smart] in the Multi Burst mode. The...The maximum zoom scale depends 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 digital zoom area Zoom scaling indicator • The zoom scaling indicator differs ...
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... can shoot subjects approaching up to 10 cm (4 inches) when the zoom is 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 end of the lens 1 , Set the mode dial to its Wend during...
... can shoot subjects approaching up to 10 cm (4 inches) when the zoom is 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 end of the lens 1 , Set the mode dial to its Wend during...
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...VGA FINE 101 M 98 Return SAF 250 F2.8 0EV A shutter speed can be selected between the set value and the appropriate exposure determined by the camera is displayed on the LCD screen as a guide. • If you select 1/6 second or slower shutter speeds, the NR slow shutter function (page.... c Select 9 (Focus) with b/B, then select the distance to the subject 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 lower-left corner of a second and 30 seconds.
...VGA FINE 101 M 98 Return SAF 250 F2.8 0EV A shutter speed can be selected between the set value and the appropriate exposure determined by the camera is displayed on the LCD screen as a guide. • If you select 1/6 second or slower shutter speeds, the NR slow shutter function (page.... c Select 9 (Focus) with b/B, then select the distance to the subject 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 lower-left corner of a second and 30 seconds.
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... number of images are shot when you release the shutter button in succession Used to , P, M, , or . Shooting images in the midst 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 MENU Control button Shutter button Mode dial...
... number of images are shot when you release the shutter button in succession Used to , P, M, , or . Shooting images in the midst 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 MENU Control button Shutter button Mode dial...
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...; If you want to the following sizes. c Press MENU. Then, press MENU, select [OK], and press z. Resize You can resize to release protection. DSC-P93: 5M, 3M, 1M, VGA DSC-P73: 4M, 3M, 1M, VGA The original image is protected. MENU Control button Mode dial a Set the mode dial to a larger size, the image...
...; If you want to the following sizes. c Press MENU. Then, press MENU, select [OK], and press z. Resize You can resize to release protection. DSC-P93: 5M, 3M, 1M, VGA DSC-P73: 4M, 3M, 1M, VGA The original image is protected. MENU Control button Mode dial a Set the mode dial to a larger size, the image...
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.... p Delete unnecessary images (pages 42, 81). The image is monochrome (black and white). • [PFX] (P.Effect) is set to [5M] (DSC-P93), [4M] (DSC-P73) or [3:2]. • You are shooting in Multi Burst mode. • This function cannot be used when you are shooting a subject with a light source...not function. • [Digital Zoom] is set to [Precision]or [Off] in the SET UP settings. • The image size is set to other settings except [5M] (DSC-P93), [4M] (DSC-P73) and [3:2] (pages 22, 27). location such as on the LCD screen. • The camera temporarily brightens the LCD ...
.... p Delete unnecessary images (pages 42, 81). The image is monochrome (black and white). • [PFX] (P.Effect) is set to [5M] (DSC-P93), [4M] (DSC-P73) or [3:2]. • You are shooting in Multi Burst mode. • This function cannot be used when you are shooting a subject with a light source...not function. • [Digital Zoom] is set to [Precision]or [Off] in the SET UP settings. • The image size is set to other settings except [5M] (DSC-P93), [4M] (DSC-P73) and [3:2] (pages 22, 27). location such as on the LCD screen. • The camera temporarily brightens the LCD ...
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Sets the metering region. xFolder/All - xOn/Off - 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 the ...
Sets the metering region. xFolder/All - xOn/Off - 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 the ...
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... for each 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...except the Sony nickel-metal hydride battery using the supplied battery charger, the full capacity of camera DSC-P93 Approx. 5 090 000 pixels DSC-P73 Approx. 4 065 000 pixels Lens DSC-P93 3× zoom lens f=7.9 to 23.7 mm (35 mm camera conversion: 38 to 114 mm) F2.8-5.2 DSC-P73 3×...
... for each 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...except the Sony nickel-metal hydride battery using the supplied battery charger, the full capacity of camera DSC-P93 Approx. 5 090 000 pixels DSC-P73 Approx. 4 065 000 pixels Lens DSC-P93 3× zoom lens f=7.9 to 23.7 mm (35 mm camera conversion: 38 to 114 mm) F2.8-5.2 DSC-P73 3×...
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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.