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... trailed on the LCD screen in any way. • Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Or it . Precaution on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to the flash surface, resulting in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunction. LCD screen, LCD finder ...loss may occur. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be careful not to apply force to your eyes. Clean the flash surface before using the camera. Do not get the camera wet. This is equipped with other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with a power zoom lens. Notes...
... trailed on the LCD screen in any way. • Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Or it . Precaution on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to the flash surface, resulting in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunction. LCD screen, LCD finder ...loss may occur. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be careful not to apply force to your eyes. Clean the flash surface before using the camera. Do not get the camera wet. This is equipped with other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with a power zoom lens. Notes...
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... still image 29 6 Viewing still images Viewing images on the LCD screen of contents Before using auto adjustment mode 20 Checking the last image you shot - Flash Level 58 Shooting multiple frames - Burst 3 60 Shooting still images in the SET UP screen 39 How to use the control button 14 Setting... on a TV screen 32 Deleting still images Deleting images 34 Formatting a "Memory Stick 37 Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your camera 14 How to the subject - AF Mode 47 Setting the distance to use the jog dial 40 Deciding the still image quality 41 Creating or...
... still image 29 6 Viewing still images Viewing images on the LCD screen of contents Before using auto adjustment mode 20 Checking the last image you shot - Flash Level 58 Shooting multiple frames - Burst 3 60 Shooting still images in the SET UP screen 39 How to use the control button 14 Setting... on a TV screen 32 Deleting still images Deleting images 34 Formatting a "Memory Stick 37 Before advanced operations How to setup and operate your camera 14 How to the subject - AF Mode 47 Setting the distance to use the jog dial 40 Deciding the still image quality 41 Creating or...
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... 79 Viewing movies on your computer Copying images to print - Picture Effect 65 Using an external flash 65 Using the Sony flash (not supplied)....66 Using a commercially available external flash 66 Using a conversion lens 67 Advanced still image viewing Selecting the folder and playing back images... an image - Voice 62 Shooting according to your computer - Scene Selection 63 Adding special effects - Rotate 71 Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode 72 Playing back continuously 72 Playing back frame by frame - For Windows users 85 Copying images to scene ...
... 79 Viewing movies on your computer Copying images to print - Picture Effect 65 Using an external flash 65 Using the Sony flash (not supplied)....66 Using a commercially available external flash 66 Using a conversion lens 67 Advanced still image viewing Selecting the folder and playing back images... an image - Voice 62 Shooting according to your computer - Scene Selection 63 Adding special effects - Rotate 71 Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode 72 Playing back continuously 72 Playing back frame by frame - For Windows users 85 Copying images to scene ...
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...will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. • Use ACC jack to connect an external flash or the remote control tripod. • Do not touch the microphone while recording. Close the flash by hand after use. •...14) E Finder window F Microphone G Lens H RESET button (bottom surface) (97) I Speaker (bottom surface) J NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING lever (56) K Advanced accessory shoe (65) L Flash (26) M Hook for shoulder* strap N ACC (Accessory) jack (65) O Self-timer lamp (25)/ Infrared ray emitter (56) P Hologram AF (27, 115) Q Tripod...
...will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. • Use ACC jack to connect an external flash or the remote control tripod. • Do not touch the microphone while recording. Close the flash by hand after use. •...14) E Finder window F Microphone G Lens H RESET button (bottom surface) (97) I Speaker (bottom surface) J NIGHTSHOT/NIGHTFRAMING lever (56) K Advanced accessory shoe (65) L Flash (26) M Hook for shoulder* strap N ACC (Accessory) jack (65) O Self-timer lamp (25)/ Infrared ray emitter (56) P Hologram AF (27, 115) Q Tripod...
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... life (min.) 5.0M Approx. 3500 Approx. 175 VGA Approx. 3500 Approx. 175 2) Viewing single images in the SET UP settings - The flash strobes once every two times - The flash is used frequently - [LCD Backlight] is set to [Bright] in the SET UP settings - [Power Save] is set to [On] While... time. Note that the actual numbers may be less than indicated depending on and off . The camera has been turned on LCD screen off many times - The battery capacity decreases as you use the camera with a fully charged battery pack at 160 (Mail) image size • The number of use...
... life (min.) 5.0M Approx. 3500 Approx. 175 VGA Approx. 3500 Approx. 175 2) Viewing single images in the SET UP settings - The flash strobes once every two times - The flash is used frequently - [LCD Backlight] is set to [Bright] in the SET UP settings - [Power Save] is set to [On] While... time. Note that the actual numbers may be less than indicated depending on and off . The camera has been turned on LCD screen off many times - The battery capacity decreases as you use the camera with a fully charged battery pack at 160 (Mail) image size • The number of use...
Operating Instructions
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...8226; The minimum focal distance to a subject is working (page 23). • This camera can create new folders and select folders to be careful so that your fingers do not block the lens portion, finder window, flash emitter, or infrared ray emitter. 1 , Set the mode dial to turn on the ... (page 24). 20 Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode) Holding the camera correctly Mode dial When shooting pictures with the camera, be stored in the "Memory Stick" (page 41). 2 , Hold the camera steadily with both hands and position the subject in the center of the folder where ...
...8226; The minimum focal distance to a subject is working (page 23). • This camera can create new folders and select folders to be careful so that your fingers do not block the lens portion, finder window, flash emitter, or infrared ray emitter. 1 , Set the mode dial to turn on the ... (page 24). 20 Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode) Holding the camera correctly Mode dial When shooting pictures with the camera, be stored in the "Memory Stick" (page 41). 2 , Hold the camera steadily with both hands and position the subject in the center of the folder where ...
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...shooting functions using a battery pack, if you release the shutter button, shooting will be frozen for still image shooting When shooting still images with your camera, you can set to [Fine] (page 41). You can set properly (except in the "Memory Stick." Mode dial for a split second ...screen shows the focus adjustment range (AF range finder, page 46). • When operating the camera using menus (pages 39 and 111). In addition, you can choose from flashing to steadily lit, the camera is ready for shooting. (The LCD screen may be recorded in Continuous AF, page 47). 60min...
...shooting functions using a battery pack, if you release the shutter button, shooting will be frozen for still image shooting When shooting still images with your camera, you can set to [Fine] (page 41). You can set properly (except in the "Memory Stick." Mode dial for a split second ...screen shows the focus adjustment range (AF range finder, page 46). • When operating the camera using menus (pages 39 and 111). In addition, you can choose from flashing to steadily lit, the camera is ready for shooting. (The LCD screen may be recorded in Continuous AF, page 47). 60min...
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...) - (Twilight portrait mode) - (Landscape mode) - (Portrait mode) - (Snow mode) - (Beach mode) 22 Auto Focus When you can select from the camera and dark. • The contrast between the subject and its background is poor. • The subject is deleted. To delete the image displayed on the... to the subject position and size, and "AF mode" which sets the focus operation according to flashing slowly. In such cases, release the shutter button, then recompose the shot and focus again. • The subject is distant from the following conditions. Checking the last image...
...) - (Twilight portrait mode) - (Landscape mode) - (Portrait mode) - (Snow mode) - (Beach mode) 22 Auto Focus When you can select from the camera and dark. • The contrast between the subject and its background is poor. • The subject is deleted. To delete the image displayed on the... to the subject position and size, and "AF mode" which sets the focus operation according to flashing slowly. In such cases, release the shutter button, then recompose the shot and focus again. • The subject is distant from the following conditions. Checking the last image...
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... be changed by setting the mode dial to SET UP and changing [Zoom Lever] under [ ] 2 (Camera 2) (page 116). • The lens portion moves during zoom operation. Do not touch the lens portion ...smart zoom, the image on the LCD screen may look rough. The AF range finder frame indicator flashes and the centrally-located subject has priority to the subject Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches)... When using the smart zoom. When you zoom in the SET UP settings (page 115). Smart zoom Digital processing lets you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears on the recorded image. •...
... be changed by setting the mode dial to SET UP and changing [Zoom Lever] under [ ] 2 (Camera 2) (page 116). • The lens portion moves during zoom operation. Do not touch the lens portion ...smart zoom, the image on the LCD screen may look rough. The AF range finder frame indicator flashes and the centrally-located subject has priority to the subject Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches)... When using the smart zoom. When you zoom in the SET UP settings (page 115). Smart zoom Digital processing lets you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears on the recorded image. •...
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The self-timer lamp (page 9) flashes and a beep sounds after you press the shutter button while standing in front of the operation Press V ( ) on the control button. The indicator disappears from ... P, S, A, M, SCN or . 2 , Center the subject in the frame, and press the shutter button fully down. To cancel the self-timer in the middle of the camera, the focus and the exposure may not be correctly set to , and press V ( ) on the control button again. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the...
The self-timer lamp (page 9) flashes and a beep sounds after you press the shutter button while standing in front of the operation Press V ( ) on the control button. The indicator disappears from ... P, S, A, M, SCN or . 2 , Center the subject in the frame, and press the shutter button fully down. To cancel the self-timer in the middle of the camera, the focus and the exposure may not be correctly set to , and press V ( ) on the control button again. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the...
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...115). Each time you can clearly shoot the background that is out of the surrounding brightness. SL (Slow synchro): The flash strobes regardless of flash light. (No flash): The flash does not strobe. 26 • If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU first so that the menu disappears. ...• You can also carry out this camera (page 65). • This setting is maintained even when the power is recommended. • While charging the flash, the /CHG lamp flashes. Selecting a flash mode 60min VGA 101 96 S AF , Set the mode dial to , and ...
...115). Each time you can clearly shoot the background that is out of the surrounding brightness. SL (Slow synchro): The flash strobes regardless of flash light. (No flash): The flash does not strobe. 26 • If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU first so that the menu disappears. ...• You can also carry out this camera (page 65). • This setting is maintained even when the power is recommended. • While charging the flash, the /CHG lamp flashes. Selecting a flash mode 60min VGA 101 96 S AF , Set the mode dial to , and ...
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... and maintaining higher safety for 30 000 seconds. 27 AF range finder frame indicator flashes and the centrally-located subject has priority to shoot still images in dark surroundings. Complying with the Sony HVL-F32X flash. • The hologram AF does not function when SCN is set [Hologram AF...that applies laser holograms to enable you mount an adaptor ring (not supplied) or telephoto end conversion lens (not supplied) to the camera, the hologram AF light is not displayed. Although there are no problems with safety, directly looking into the hologram AF emitter at the...
... and maintaining higher safety for 30 000 seconds. 27 AF range finder frame indicator flashes and the centrally-located subject has priority to shoot still images in dark surroundings. Complying with the Sony HVL-F32X flash. • The hologram AF does not function when SCN is set [Hologram AF...that applies laser holograms to enable you mount an adaptor ring (not supplied) or telephoto end conversion lens (not supplied) to the camera, the hologram AF light is not displayed. Although there are no problems with safety, directly looking into the hologram AF emitter at the...
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... to save battery power, or when it is difficult to [Single] (page 47). - The smart zoom does not function (page 23). - If you press (Flash mode)/ (Self-timer)/ (Macro), the image will be displayed on the LCD screen for approximately two seconds so you can start shooting (page 21). •... turned off: - Shooting images with the AE/AF lock indicator on the LCD screen, when the AE/AF lock lamp of the finder section stops flashing and remains on, you can check or change the setting. • For a detailed description of the indicators, see page 124. • For a detailed description...
... to save battery power, or when it is difficult to [Single] (page 47). - The smart zoom does not function (page 23). - If you press (Flash mode)/ (Self-timer)/ (Macro), the image will be displayed on the LCD screen for approximately two seconds so you can start shooting (page 21). •... turned off: - Shooting images with the AE/AF lock indicator on the LCD screen, when the AE/AF lock lamp of the finder section stops flashing and remains on, you can check or change the setting. • For a detailed description of the indicators, see page 124. • For a detailed description...
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Program Shift Mode dial: P Program Shift lets you quickly change while maintaining the shift amount. • When the flash mode setting is shifted. To cancel Program Shift Mode dial Shutter Jog dial Perform any of the subject. Shooting with the jog dial (page 40). ...
Program Shift Mode dial: P Program Shift lets you quickly change while maintaining the shift amount. • When the flash mode setting is shifted. To cancel Program Shift Mode dial Shutter Jog dial Perform any of the subject. Shooting with the jog dial (page 40). ...
Operating Instructions
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...appears before the shutter speed indication. * When [ISO] is [800]: Shutter speeds of 1/25 second or slower When [ISO] is set, processing may flash when the shutter button is other than [800]: Shutter speeds of 1/6 second or slower • Shutter speeds of 1/6 second or slower Press the shutter...Capturing Then the screen turns black. Mode dial Jog dial Shutter speed priority mode This function lets you adjust the flashing values again. • The flash is set to (Forced flash) or (No flash). • You can adjust an exposure value when the mode dial is set to 30 seconds. You can...
...appears before the shutter speed indication. * When [ISO] is [800]: Shutter speeds of 1/25 second or slower When [ISO] is set, processing may flash when the shutter button is other than [800]: Shutter speeds of 1/6 second or slower • Shutter speeds of 1/6 second or slower Press the shutter...Capturing Then the screen turns black. Mode dial Jog dial Shutter speed priority mode This function lets you adjust the flashing values again. • The flash is set to (Forced flash) or (No flash). • You can adjust an exposure value when the mode dial is set to 30 seconds. You can...
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.... Use together with a certain amount of vibration. Take care to AF range finder frame select. In this case, AF range finder frame indicator flashes and the AF range finder frame is the factory setting. You can select from the range finder frame. This is estimated as an average, so..., Right, Bottom, Top and Spot AF. 60min P VGA FINE 101 98 S AF F2.8 30 AF range finder frame When you press and hold the camera steady so that the subject does not deviate from five different AF range finder frames (Center, Left, Right, Bottom or Top). Choosing a focus range finder...
.... Use together with a certain amount of vibration. Take care to AF range finder frame select. In this case, AF range finder frame indicator flashes and the AF range finder frame is the factory setting. You can select from the range finder frame. This is estimated as an average, so..., Right, Bottom, Top and Spot AF. 60min P VGA FINE 101 98 S AF F2.8 30 AF range finder frame When you press and hold the camera steady so that the subject does not deviate from five different AF range finder frames (Center, Left, Right, Bottom or Top). Choosing a focus range finder...
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... the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down . • Battery consumption may not be able to focus accurately on close subjects. The camera operates in the dark place - Advanced still image shooting 47 Single AF ( S AF) This mode allows accurate focusing over a wide range... from the following cases, and the C AF indicator flashes. The camera adjusts the focus before the shutter button is locked. When using the NightShot/NightFraming functions • The AF range finder frame is locked to...
... the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down . • Battery consumption may not be able to focus accurately on close subjects. The camera operates in the dark place - Advanced still image shooting 47 Single AF ( S AF) This mode allows accurate focusing over a wide range... from the following cases, and the C AF indicator flashes. The camera adjusts the focus before the shutter button is locked. When using the NightShot/NightFraming functions • The AF range finder frame is locked to...
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...use AF lock to get the proper focus in Continuous AF mode). When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on the subject, and then recompose the picture and shoot (except in auto focus mode. m... 60min P VGA FINE 101 98 S AF 0EV F2.8 30 Setting the distance to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down . Focus preset Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN/ When shooting an image using... AF lock, you can capture an image with the subject at the edge of the frame, the camera may focus on the center instead of on the subject at the edge of the frame. •...
...use AF lock to get the proper focus in Continuous AF mode). When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on the subject, and then recompose the picture and shoot (except in auto focus mode. m... 60min P VGA FINE 101 98 S AF 0EV F2.8 30 Setting the distance to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down . Focus preset Mode dial: P/S/A/M/SCN/ When shooting an image using... AF lock, you can capture an image with the subject at the edge of the frame, the camera may focus on the center instead of on the subject at the edge of the frame. •...
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...you may not get a clear focus. Adjusting the exposure - a Set the mode dial to focus preset. In such cases, the focus setting information flashes. EV adjustment Mode dial: P/S/A/SCN/ This lets you press FOCUS, the setting changes in steps of 1/3EV. You can select from +2.0EV to... select the desired focus setting. Press the zoom W button until the indicator stops flashing. • The focus preset does not work properly when attaching a conversion lens (not supplied). You can select values ranging from the following order...
...you may not get a clear focus. Adjusting the exposure - a Set the mode dial to focus preset. In such cases, the focus setting information flashes. EV adjustment Mode dial: P/S/A/SCN/ This lets you press FOCUS, the setting changes in steps of 1/3EV. You can select from +2.0EV to... select the desired focus setting. Press the zoom W button until the indicator stops flashing. • The focus preset does not work properly when attaching a conversion lens (not supplied). You can select values ranging from the following order...
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Shooting techniques Normally, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure. When shooting a black subject that you adjust the exposure manually. Underexposed t Adjust toward the - b Press to the right side. c Adjust the ... subject or a subject against a white (e.g. side. The histogram is a useful reference for checking the exposure during recording and playback without being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exposure adjustment may not be effective. snowy) background, adjust the exposure toward - 50 The horizontal axis shows the...
Shooting techniques Normally, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure. When shooting a black subject that you adjust the exposure manually. Underexposed t Adjust toward the - b Press to the right side. c Adjust the ... subject or a subject against a white (e.g. side. The histogram is a useful reference for checking the exposure during recording and playback without being shot in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is used, the exposure adjustment may not be effective. snowy) background, adjust the exposure toward - 50 The horizontal axis shows the...