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... the space provided below. Model 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 image viewing Still image editing Still image printing PictBridge printer) Enjoying movies Enjoying images on the bottom. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please...
... the space provided below. Model 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 image viewing Still image editing Still image printing PictBridge printer) Enjoying movies Enjoying images on the bottom. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please...
Operating Instructions
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... U.S.A. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P93 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. For the Customers in the U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P73 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 858-942...modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this product, you have any interference received, including interference that may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is ...
... U.S.A. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P93 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. For the Customers in the U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P73 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 858-942...modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this product, you have any interference received, including interference that may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is ...
Operating Instructions
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... images shot using the camera. However, the ™ or ® marks are not used as examples of pictures in this manual. 5 If moisture condensation occurs, see page 118 and follow the instructions on locations where you can use the camera Do not use the camera near ...Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO Duo," , "MagicGate," are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Picture Package is equipped with power zoom lens. Do not get the camera wet. The power zoom lens This camera is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, WindowsMedia, and DirectX are either registered...
... images shot using the camera. However, the ™ or ® marks are not used as examples of pictures in this manual. 5 If moisture condensation occurs, see page 118 and follow the instructions on locations where you can use the camera Do not use the camera near ...Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO Duo," , "MagicGate," are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Picture Package is equipped with power zoom lens. Do not get the camera wet. The power zoom lens This camera is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, WindowsMedia, and DirectX are either registered...
Operating Instructions
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...last image shot - AF Mode 50 Setting the distance to use the control button 18 Setting the date and time 18 Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick 21 Setting the still image size 22 Image size and quality 23 Basic still image shooting - Manual Exposure ...52 Adjusting the exposure - White Balance...58 Adjusting the flash level - Table of your camera 46 Changing menu settings...
...last image shot - AF Mode 50 Setting the distance to use the control button 18 Setting the date and time 18 Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick 21 Setting the still image size 22 Image size and quality 23 Basic still image shooting - Manual Exposure ...52 Adjusting the exposure - White Balance...58 Adjusting the flash level - Table of your camera 46 Changing menu settings...
Operating Instructions
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...page 79). (Playback/Editing) You can intentionally adjust the focus, etc. In addition, you can manually adjust the shutter speed and the aperture value (page 52). In addition, you can play back or edit still images or movies (pages 38 and 68). (Auto adjustment mode) The focus, exposure and white ... in the auto adjustment mode. SET UP (Set up) You can set to allow easy shooting. However, you can change the settings of the camera (pages 47 and 116). The image quality is automatically carried out just as in the scene (page 35). P (Program auto shooting) Shooting adjustment...
...page 79). (Playback/Editing) You can intentionally adjust the focus, etc. In addition, you can manually adjust the shutter speed and the aperture value (page 52). In addition, you can play back or edit still images or movies (pages 38 and 68). (Auto adjustment mode) The focus, exposure and white ... in the auto adjustment mode. SET UP (Set up) You can set to allow easy shooting. However, you can change the settings of the camera (pages 47 and 116). The image quality is automatically carried out just as in the scene (page 35). P (Program auto shooting) Shooting adjustment...
Operating Instructions
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...AF Focus WB ISO To return to shutter speed indicator. 52 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 position of a second and 30 seconds. VGA FINE 101 M 98 Return... difference between 1/1000 of the mode dial (page 37). Control button Shutter button Mode dial a Set the mode dial to "Return" and the camera enters the manual exposure setup mode. "Set" indicated on the LCD screen as a guide. • If you select 1/6 second or slower shutter speeds, the NR...
...AF Focus WB ISO To return to shutter speed indicator. 52 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 position of a second and 30 seconds. VGA FINE 101 M 98 Return... difference between 1/1000 of the mode dial (page 37). Control button Shutter button Mode dial a Set the mode dial to "Return" and the camera enters the manual exposure setup mode. "Set" indicated on the LCD screen as a guide. • If you select 1/6 second or slower shutter speeds, the NR...
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When the zoom is set all the way to (Forced flash) or (No flash). "Return" changes to cancel the manual exposure setup mode. Advanced still image shooting Return SAF 200 F2.8 0EV Two different aperture values can shoot in this condition, but we recommend that you adjust the flashing...the zoom is set to other than M. • When the shutter speed is pressed halfway down. d Select an aperture value with b/B. To cancel the manual exposure mode Set the mode dial to one second or slower, ["] is indicated after making the settings, the EV value on the zoom position. You...
When the zoom is set all the way to (Forced flash) or (No flash). "Return" changes to cancel the manual exposure setup mode. Advanced still image shooting Return SAF 200 F2.8 0EV Two different aperture values can shoot in this condition, but we recommend that you adjust the flashing...the zoom is set to other than M. • When the shutter speed is pressed halfway down. d Select an aperture value with b/B. To cancel the manual exposure mode Set the mode dial to one second or slower, ["] is indicated after making the settings, the EV value on the zoom position. You...
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... - d Select the desired exposure adjustment value with b. EV adjustment You can be set a range from +2.0EV to P, , , , , , or . The value can manually shift the exposure value determined by the camera. Adjusting the exposure - Use this mode when you are using the flash, the adjustment may not work. 0EV EV 0EV WB ISO...
... - d Select the desired exposure adjustment value with b. EV adjustment You can be set a range from +2.0EV to P, , , , , , or . The value can manually shift the exposure value determined by the camera. Adjusting the exposure - Use this mode when you are using the flash, the adjustment may not work. 0EV EV 0EV WB ISO...
Operating Instructions
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... fluorescent lights that flicker, even if you choose , the white balance may not be properly adjusted. • When the flash strobes, the manual setting is canceled, and the image is recorded in a studio, or under video lights. Flash Level You can adjust the amout of the ...mode dial (page 37). b Press MENU. MENU Control button Mode dial Advanced still image shooting a Set the mode dial to P, M, , , or . a Set the mode dial to P, M, , , , , , or . b Press MENU. To return to automatic settings...
... fluorescent lights that flicker, even if you choose , the white balance may not be properly adjusted. • When the flash strobes, the manual setting is canceled, and the image is recorded in a studio, or under video lights. Flash Level You can adjust the amout of the ...mode dial (page 37). b Press MENU. MENU Control button Mode dial Advanced still image shooting a Set the mode dial to P, M, , , or . a Set the mode dial to P, M, , , , , , or . b Press MENU. To return to automatic settings...
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... 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 the malfunction. The battery charger • Do not charge any other batteries except the Sony nickel-metal hydride battery using the supplied...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× zoom lens f=6 to 18 mm (35 mm camera conversion: 39 to 117 mm) F2.8-5.2 Exposure control Automatic, Manual...
... 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 the malfunction. The battery charger • Do not charge any other batteries except the Sony nickel-metal hydride battery using the supplied...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× zoom lens f=6 to 18 mm (35 mm camera conversion: 39 to 117 mm) F2.8-5.2 Exposure control Automatic, Manual...
Operating Instructions
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The LCD screen For shooting still images VGA FINE 101 1/30" 400 C:32:00 DATE ISO400 Return SAF 250 F2.0 +2.0EV The page numbers in parentheses indicate the location of additional ...) F Sharpness indicator (113)/ Saturation indicator (113)/ Contrast indicator (113)/ AF illuminator indicator (32) G Metering mode indicator (57)/ Picture effect indicator (62) H Low battery warning (108) I Manual exposure setup mode indicator (52) J Macro (29) K AF mode (50)/ AF range finder frame indicator (49)/ Focus preset value (51) L Image quality indicator (47) M Recording...
The LCD screen For shooting still images VGA FINE 101 1/30" 400 C:32:00 DATE ISO400 Return SAF 250 F2.0 +2.0EV The page numbers in parentheses indicate the location of additional ...) F Sharpness indicator (113)/ Saturation indicator (113)/ Contrast indicator (113)/ AF illuminator indicator (32) G Metering mode indicator (57)/ Picture effect indicator (62) H Low battery warning (108) I Manual exposure setup mode indicator (52) J Macro (29) K AF mode (50)/ AF range finder frame indicator (49)/ Focus preset value (51) L Image quality indicator (47) M Recording...
Operating Instructions
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...Copying images to your computer ....... 87, 94, 96 Cutting movies 82 D Daylight 58 Daylight synchro 31 DC plug 16 Deleting movies 81 Deleting still images 42 Digital zoom 27 Divide 82 DPOF 70 E EV adjustment 55 F File names 90 File storage destinations 90 Finder 33 Flash 31 Flash Level 59 ... the date and time 34 Installation 85, 92 J JPG 91 L Landscape 35 LCD backlight 117 LCD screen display 124 Lens ring 8 M Macro 29 Manual exposure 52 Memory Stick 119 Menu 46, 112 Metering mode 57 Mode dial 10 Moisture condensation 118 Monitoring AF 50 MPG 91 Multi Burst 61...
...Copying images to your computer ....... 87, 94, 96 Cutting movies 82 D Daylight 58 Daylight synchro 31 DC plug 16 Deleting movies 81 Deleting still images 42 Digital zoom 27 Divide 82 DPOF 70 E EV adjustment 55 F File names 90 File storage destinations 90 Finder 33 Flash 31 Flash Level 59 ... the date and time 34 Installation 85, 92 J JPG 91 L Landscape 35 LCD backlight 117 LCD screen display 124 Lens ring 8 M Macro 29 Manual exposure 52 Memory Stick 119 Menu 46, 112 Metering mode 57 Mode dial 10 Moisture condensation 118 Monitoring AF 50 MPG 91 Multi Burst 61...
Marketing Specifications
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...digital pictures. Conversion Lens Compatible With VAD-PEB adaptor, you frame your shots for print quantity, date and index print. Audio/Video Output Display images or MPEG movies with audio on a TV (with a dark frame exposure. Manual Exposure Mode Manual...correct exposure. 14-Bit DXP A/D Conversion Sony's 14-bit Digital EXtended Processor captures the range between highlight ...LCD Monitor The 1.5" 123K LCD Monitor makes framing shots and reviewing pictures easy. Selectable 1/7.5, 1/15, 1/30 second. ® DSC-P93 Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera F E AT U R E S ➤...
...digital pictures. Conversion Lens Compatible With VAD-PEB adaptor, you frame your shots for print quantity, date and index print. Audio/Video Output Display images or MPEG movies with audio on a TV (with a dark frame exposure. Manual Exposure Mode Manual...correct exposure. 14-Bit DXP A/D Conversion Sony's 14-bit Digital EXtended Processor captures the range between highlight ...LCD Monitor The 1.5" 123K LCD Monitor makes framing shots and reviewing pictures easy. Selectable 1/7.5, 1/15, 1/30 second. ® DSC-P93 Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera F E AT U R E S ➤...
Marketing Specifications
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... are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. f10 (T) Auto Focus: 5 Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF, 5-Step Manual Minimum Focus Distance: 19.7" (50cm) Macro Mode: 3.9" (10cm) Shutter Speed: 1/8 - 1/1000 sec. (auto) 2 - 1/1000 sec. (twilight) ...Required ® Sony Electronics Inc. 16765 West Bernardo Drive San Diego, CA 92127 www.sony.com/di For more information: 1.800.352.SONY CAMERA WITH OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ©2004 Sony Electronics Inc. Features and specifications subject to 1GB media capacity; DSC-P93 Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera ADDITIONAL FEATURES 3:2...
... are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. f10 (T) Auto Focus: 5 Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF, 5-Step Manual Minimum Focus Distance: 19.7" (50cm) Macro Mode: 3.9" (10cm) Shutter Speed: 1/8 - 1/1000 sec. (auto) 2 - 1/1000 sec. (twilight) ...Required ® Sony Electronics Inc. 16765 West Bernardo Drive San Diego, CA 92127 www.sony.com/di For more information: 1.800.352.SONY CAMERA WITH OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ©2004 Sony Electronics Inc. Features and specifications subject to 1GB media capacity; DSC-P93 Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera ADDITIONAL FEATURES 3:2...