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... operations Advanced still image shooting Advanced still image viewing Still image editing Still image printing PictBridge printer) Enjoying movies Enjoying images on the bottom. DSC-P73/P93A Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your computer _______ Troubleshooting Additional information Index Model No. Digital Still Camera Operating...
... operations Advanced still image shooting Advanced still image viewing Still image editing Still image printing PictBridge printer) Enjoying movies Enjoying images on the bottom. DSC-P73/P93A Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your computer _______ Troubleshooting Additional information Index Model No. Digital Still Camera Operating...
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...to alert the user to persons. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) ...literature accompanying the appliance. 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-P93A Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No...
...to alert the user to persons. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) ...literature accompanying the appliance. 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-P93A Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No...
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... Macromedia, Inc. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used in this manual. 5 If water gets inside of the camera, it before using this camera. Do not get the camera wet. Do not expose the camera to get the camera wet When taking pictures outdoors in the rain... or under similar conditions, be careful not to apply force to malfunction, sometimes beyond repair. The power zoom lens This camera is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the...
... Macromedia, Inc. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used in this manual. 5 If water gets inside of the camera, it before using this camera. Do not get the camera wet. Do not expose the camera to get the camera wet When taking pictures outdoors in the rain... or under similar conditions, be careful not to apply force to malfunction, sometimes beyond repair. The power zoom lens This camera is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the...
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... Selecting the metering mode 57 Adjusting color tones - Picture Effect 62 Advanced still image viewing Selecting the folder and playing back images - Quick Review 27 Using the zoom feature 27 Shooting close-ups - Manual Exposure 52 Adjusting the exposure - Using auto mode 25 Checking the last ...Burst 61 Shooting with special effects - Table of your camera 38 Viewing images on a TV screen 40 Deleting still images Deleting images 42 Formatting a "Memory Stick 44 Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your camera on/off 17 How to use the control button 18...
... Selecting the metering mode 57 Adjusting color tones - Picture Effect 62 Advanced still image viewing Selecting the folder and playing back images - Quick Review 27 Using the zoom feature 27 Shooting close-ups - Manual Exposure 52 Adjusting the exposure - Using auto mode 25 Checking the last ...Burst 61 Shooting with special effects - Table of your camera 38 Viewing images on a TV screen 40 Deleting still images Deleting images 42 Formatting a "Memory Stick 44 Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your camera on/off 17 How to use the control button 18...
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... and the aperture value (page 52). In addition, you can set the desired shooting functions using your camera, set to allow easy shooting. M (Manual exposure shooting) You can change the settings of the camera (pages 47 and 116). Mode dial Before using menus (pages 46 and 112). 10 (Twilight) (...the mode dial to the POWER button side. (Movie shooting) You can shoot movies (page 79). (Playback/Editing) You can play back or edit still images or movies (pages 38 and 68). (Auto adjustment mode) The focus, exposure and white balance are automatically adjusted to [Fine] (page 47). ...
... and the aperture value (page 52). In addition, you can set the desired shooting functions using your camera, set to allow easy shooting. M (Manual exposure shooting) You can change the settings of the camera (pages 47 and 116). Mode dial Before using menus (pages 46 and 112). 10 (Twilight) (...the mode dial to the POWER button side. (Movie shooting) You can shoot movies (page 79). (Playback/Editing) You can play back or edit still images or movies (pages 38 and 68). (Auto adjustment mode) The focus, exposure and white balance are automatically adjusted to [Fine] (page 47). ...
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... A shutter speed can be selected between the set by the camera. You can manually adjust the shutter speed and aperture values. 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-P93A only). • Some of the distance settings are restricted...
... A shutter speed can be selected between the set by the camera. You can manually adjust the shutter speed and aperture values. 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-P93A only). • Some of the distance settings are restricted...
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VGA FINE 101 M 98 screen flashes when the shutter button is set to "Set." To cancel the manual exposure mode Set the mode dial to other than M. • When the shutter speed is set all the... changes to one second or slower, ["] is indicated after making the settings, the EV value on the zoom position. 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... on the LCD 53 d Select an aperture value with b/B. When the zoom is set to cancel the manual exposure setup mode.
VGA FINE 101 M 98 screen flashes when the shutter button is set to "Set." To cancel the manual exposure mode Set the mode dial to other than M. • When the shutter speed is set all the... changes to one second or slower, ["] is indicated after making the settings, the EV value on the zoom position. 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... on the LCD 53 d Select an aperture value with b/B. When the zoom is set to cancel the manual exposure setup mode.
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... value with b. To cancel the EV adjustment In Step 4, return the exposure adjustment value to P, , , , , , or . The value can manually shift the exposure value determined by the camera. The menu appears. Use this mode when you are using the flash, the adjustment may not work. 0EV EV 0EV WB ISO... Advanced still image shooting 55 Adjust toward - The value of the subject on the LCD screen. Adjusting the exposure - MENU Control...
... value with b. To cancel the EV adjustment In Step 4, return the exposure adjustment value to P, , , , , , or . The value can manually shift the exposure value determined by the camera. The menu appears. Use this mode when you are using the flash, the adjustment may not work. 0EV EV 0EV WB ISO... Advanced still image shooting 55 Adjust toward - The value of the subject on the LCD screen. Adjusting the exposure - MENU Control...
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...• Under 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. To return to P, M, , , or . a Set the... mode dial to automatic settings In Step 3, select [Auto]. b Press MENU. The menu appears. 59 MENU Control button Mode dial Advanced still image shooting a Set the mode dial to P, M, , , , , , or . b Press MENU. c Select [WB] (White Bal) with b/ B, then select the desired ...
...• Under 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. To return to P, M, , , or . a Set the... mode dial to automatic settings In Step 3, select [Auto]. b Press MENU. The menu appears. 59 MENU Control button Mode dial Advanced still image shooting a Set the mode dial to P, M, , , , , , or . b Press MENU. c Select [WB] (White Bal) with b/ B, then select the desired ...
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... be the cause of camera DSC-P93A Approx. 5 090 000 pixels DSC-P73 Approx. 4 065 000 pixels Lens DSC-P93A 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 exposure, Twilight, Twilight portrait...
... be the cause of camera DSC-P93A Approx. 5 090 000 pixels DSC-P73 Approx. 4 065 000 pixels Lens DSC-P93A 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 exposure, Twilight, Twilight portrait...
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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...
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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...