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Unauthorized recording of such materials may be careful not to apply force to it may cause the malfunction of your camera. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to record images, this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may occur. This...to the flash surface, resulting in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunction. However, there may be caused on the camera locations • Do not use . The power zoom lens This camera is not a malfunction. Noise may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or ...
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be careful not to apply force to it may cause the malfunction of your camera. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to record images, this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may occur. This...to the flash surface, resulting in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunction. However, there may be caused on the camera locations • Do not use . The power zoom lens This camera is not a malfunction. Noise may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or ...
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...value indicating the amount of light from a specific part of the U.S. The lens for this camera uses the MTF* measurement system for cameras developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and offers the same quality as examples of pictures in this manual are...are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "MagicGate" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark or a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. • In addition, system and product names used in this manual are not actual images shot using this camera. The pictures used...
...value indicating the amount of light from a specific part of the U.S. The lens for this camera uses the MTF* measurement system for cameras developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and offers the same quality as examples of pictures in this manual are...are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "MagicGate" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark or a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. • In addition, system and product names used in this manual are not actual images shot using this camera. The pictures used...
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...73 Still image editing Protecting images - 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 - Trimming 70 Playing ... mark 76 Enjoying movies Shooting movies 79 Viewing movies on your computer Copying images to your computer - Rotate 71 Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode 72 Playing back continuously 72 Playing back frame by frame - E-Mail 62 Shooting still images with audio files...
...73 Still image editing Protecting images - 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 - Trimming 70 Playing ... mark 76 Enjoying movies Shooting movies 79 Viewing movies on your computer Copying images to your computer - Rotate 71 Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode 72 Playing back continuously 72 Playing back frame by frame - E-Mail 62 Shooting still images with audio files...
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... SET UP items : To shoot movies, Clip Motion images or Multi Burst mode images : To view or edit images D POWER button (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...pages in parentheses for details of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You 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 ...
... SET UP items : To shoot movies, Clip Motion images or Multi Burst mode images : To view or edit images D POWER button (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...pages in parentheses for details of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You 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 ...
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The POWER lamp goes out, and the camera turns off function only operates when the camera is set to , P, S, A, M, SCN or , the lens portion moves. The auto power-off . • Do not leave the camera with the lens portion extended for the first time, the Clock Set screen appears (page 15). Auto power-off function If...
The POWER lamp goes out, and the camera turns off function only operates when the camera is set to , P, S, A, M, SCN or , the lens portion moves. The auto power-off . • Do not leave the camera with the lens portion extended for the first time, the Clock Set screen appears (page 15). Auto power-off function If...
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... When shooting pictures with both hands and position the subject in the "Memory Stick" (page 41). 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 infrared ray emitter. 1 , Set the mode dial to , and turn on ...the power or when the zoom function is working (page 23). • This camera can create new folders and select folders to be recorded appears on the LCD screen for approximately five seconds. • The lens cover opens when the power is turned on. • Do not touch the...
... When shooting pictures with both hands and position the subject in the "Memory Stick" (page 41). 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 infrared ray emitter. 1 , Set the mode dial to , and turn on ...the power or when the zoom function is working (page 23). • This camera can create new folders and select folders to be recorded appears on the LCD screen for approximately five seconds. • The lens cover opens when the power is turned on. • Do not touch the...
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...using the smart zoom. However, this line shows the extent of this phenomenon has no effect on the LCD screen may look rough. Smart zoom Digital processing lets you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears on . 23 When the zoom exceeds 4×, enlargement is not needed,...factory settings. The lever directions can 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. When you zoom in the SET UP settings (page 115). The AF range finder frame indicator flashes and...
...using the smart zoom. However, this line shows the extent of this phenomenon has no effect on the LCD screen may look rough. Smart zoom Digital processing lets you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears on . 23 When the zoom exceeds 4×, enlargement is not needed,...factory settings. The lever directions can 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. When you zoom in the SET UP settings (page 115). The AF range finder frame indicator flashes and...
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... - You can also carry out this operation when the mode dial is set all the way to the W side: Approx. 10 cm (4 inches) from the lens surface When the zoom is used when zooming up to normal recording mode Press B ( ) on the control button. The indicator disappears from the... lens surface 1 , Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M, SCN (other than (Twilight mode) or (Landscape mode), page 63) or . 2 , Center the subject in the frame, and press ...
... - You can also carry out this operation when the mode dial is set all the way to the W side: Approx. 10 cm (4 inches) from the lens surface When the zoom is used when zooming up to normal recording mode Press B ( ) on the control button. The indicator disappears from the... lens surface 1 , Set the mode dial to P, S, A, M, SCN (other than (Twilight mode) or (Landscape mode), page 63) or . 2 , Center the subject in the frame, and press ...
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...maintaining higher safety for 30 000 seconds. 27 ON appears on . • When you to the camera, the hologram AF light is achieved as long as safe, under the condition that applies laser holograms to...dark places. We recommend using this case, wipe the hologram AF emitter with the Sony HVL-F32X flash. • The hologram AF does not function when SCN is not...images with safety, directly looking into the hologram AF emitter at the laser light either directly or focused through a lens for human eyes. * Hologram AF satisfies Class 1 (time base 30 000 seconds), specified in JIS (Japan...
...maintaining higher safety for 30 000 seconds. 27 ON appears on . • When you to the camera, the hologram AF light is achieved as long as safe, under the condition that applies laser holograms to...dark places. We recommend using this case, wipe the hologram AF emitter with the Sony HVL-F32X flash. • The hologram AF does not function when SCN is not...images with safety, directly looking into the hologram AF emitter at the laser light either directly or focused through a lens for human eyes. * Hologram AF satisfies Class 1 (time base 30 000 seconds), specified in JIS (Japan...
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... jog dial to P, S, A, M, SCN, or . 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 from +2.0EV to -2.0EV in the following distance settings: 0.1 m, 0.2 m, 0.3 m, 0.5 m, 0.8 m, 1.0 m, 1.5 m, 2.0 m, 3.0 m, 5.0 m, 7.0 m, 10 m, 15 m, and .../ This lets you adjust the exposure value which is approximate, and should be used as a reference. • If you point the lens up or down, the error will increase. • When you may not get a clear focus. a Set the mode dial to...
... jog dial to P, S, A, M, SCN, or . 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 from +2.0EV to -2.0EV in the following distance settings: 0.1 m, 0.2 m, 0.3 m, 0.5 m, 0.8 m, 1.0 m, 1.5 m, 2.0 m, 3.0 m, 5.0 m, 7.0 m, 10 m, 15 m, and .../ This lets you adjust the exposure value which is approximate, and should be used as a reference. • If you point the lens up or down, the error will increase. • When you may not get a clear focus. a Set the mode dial to...
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... with enhanced wide or telephoto effects. We recommend using the Sony VCLDEH17V telephoto end conversion lens • Set the zoom lever to shoot with your conversion lens. • Always turn off the camera before mounting or removing the conversion lens. Moving the zoom lever to the W (wide) side... shooting 67 We recommend using a flash manufactured by the lens. However, is not displayed. • The zoom feature cannot be used . However, note that the camera may not function properly or may malfunction when using the Sony HVL-IRM infrared light. • When shooting with the...
... with enhanced wide or telephoto effects. We recommend using the Sony VCLDEH17V telephoto end conversion lens • Set the zoom lever to shoot with your conversion lens. • Always turn off the camera before mounting or removing the conversion lens. Moving the zoom lever to the W (wide) side... shooting 67 We recommend using a flash manufactured by the lens. However, is not displayed. • The zoom feature cannot be used . However, note that the camera may not function properly or may malfunction when using the Sony HVL-IRM infrared light. • When shooting with the...
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...8226; The battery pack is discharged. • The battery pack is not set to , P, S, A, M, on the camera again (page 14) or use the AC Adaptor (page 13). p Clean the pins of focus. • The subject ... is not turned on even when the power is selected for about three minutes when using a battery pack, the camera turns off with a charged battery pack (page 10). Make sure to , P, S, A, M, SCN or (Clip... • The battery pack is discharged. p Set it to position the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance when shooting (page 24). p Cancel the function...
...8226; The battery pack is discharged. • The battery pack is not set to , P, S, A, M, on the camera again (page 14) or use the AC Adaptor (page 13). p Clean the pins of focus. • The subject ... is not turned on even when the power is selected for about three minutes when using a battery pack, the camera turns off with a charged battery pack (page 10). Make sure to , P, S, A, M, SCN or (Clip... • The battery pack is discharged. p Set it to position the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance when shooting (page 24). p Cancel the function...
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... [Smart Zoom] is no effect on the recorded image. location such as on the LCD screen (page 28). p This is not a malfunction. • The camera is occurring. Cause Solution • The zoom magnification cannot be changed - p Set [Smart Zoom] to [5.0M] or [4.5M(3:2)]. - p Adjust the brightness of...] in a dark p Adjust the exposure (page 49). Troubleshooting 99 Vertical streaks appear when you view the LCD screen in a dark place. conversion lens is mounted. • You cannot use the zoom while a wide end - p Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen is too dark. Noise ...
... [Smart Zoom] is no effect on the recorded image. location such as on the LCD screen (page 28). p This is not a malfunction. • The camera is occurring. Cause Solution • The zoom magnification cannot be changed - p Set [Smart Zoom] to [5.0M] or [4.5M(3:2)]. - p Adjust the brightness of...] in a dark p Adjust the exposure (page 49). Troubleshooting 99 Vertical streaks appear when you view the LCD screen in a dark place. conversion lens is mounted. • You cannot use the zoom while a wide end - p Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen is too dark. Noise ...
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... is made if the NIGHTSHOT/ NIGHTFRAMING lever is changed, or if the shutter button is lightly pressed while NIGHTFRAMING is set . Symptom Your camera cannot record images. The image colors are not correct. NightShot or NightFraming does not function. p Delete the images saved in operation. p ...; The mode dial is set to (page 79). • NR slow shutter function is activated. Recording takes a long time. A sound is made by the lens in the "Memory Stick" (page 34) or format it to when shooting a movie. p Change the "Memory Stick" (page 17). p Set it to S, ...
... is made if the NIGHTSHOT/ NIGHTFRAMING lever is changed, or if the shutter button is lightly pressed while NIGHTFRAMING is set . Symptom Your camera cannot record images. The image colors are not correct. NightShot or NightFraming does not function. p Delete the images saved in operation. p ...; The mode dial is set to (page 79). • NR slow shutter function is activated. Recording takes a long time. A sound is made by the lens in the "Memory Stick" (page 34) or format it to when shooting a movie. p Change the "Memory Stick" (page 17). p Set it to S, ...
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... to the DC IN jack of the camera with a charged battery pack or use the AC Adaptor (pages 10 and 13). 105 Troubleshooting p This is full. The lens gets fogged. - • Moisture condensation has occurred. p Charge the battery pack (page 10). properly. Solution p Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery ... leave for about an hour at room temperature for the long time. Others Symptom Your camera does not work . is not connected securely. You have formatted a "Memory Stick" by formatting. The lens does not move when you set to the LOCK position. • All the data on , but...
... to the DC IN jack of the camera with a charged battery pack or use the AC Adaptor (pages 10 and 13). 105 Troubleshooting p This is full. The lens gets fogged. - • Moisture condensation has occurred. p Charge the battery pack (page 10). properly. Solution p Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery ... leave for about an hour at room temperature for the long time. Others Symptom Your camera does not work . is not connected securely. You have formatted a "Memory Stick" by formatting. The lens does not move when you set to the LOCK position. • All the data on , but...
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Use the flash, mount the camera on a tripod, or otherwise secure the camera in place. • An operation that is not valid while NIGHTSHOT is set is attempted. • An operation that is not valid while NIGHTFRAMING is ... Framing" Night shot is invalid Night framing is invalid Turn the power off and on again Meaning/Corrective Action • The battery level is set. • A problem with the lens caused an error. Troubleshooting 107 Charge the battery pack (page 10). Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery...
Use the flash, mount the camera on a tripod, or otherwise secure the camera in place. • An operation that is not valid while NIGHTSHOT is set is attempted. • An operation that is not valid while NIGHTFRAMING is ... Framing" Night shot is invalid Night framing is invalid Turn the power off and on again Meaning/Corrective Action • The battery level is set. • A problem with the lens caused an error. Troubleshooting 107 Charge the battery pack (page 10). Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery...
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...with rubber or vinyl for a long time Note on operating temperature Your camera is designed for the moisture to evaporate. The camera body may become deformed or this malfunction cannot be repaired. Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. On moisture condensation... If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in extremely cold or hot places...
...with rubber or vinyl for a long time Note on operating temperature Your camera is designed for the moisture to evaporate. The camera body may become deformed or this malfunction cannot be repaired. Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. On moisture condensation... If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in extremely cold or hot places...
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... device 9.04 mm (1/1.8 type) color CCD Primary color filter Total pixels number of camera Approx. 5 255 000 pixels Effective pixels number of camera Approx. 5 090 000 pixels Lens 4× zoom lens f = 7.0 - 28.0 mm (34 - 136 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 - 4.0 Exposure control Automatic exposure, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual exposure...
... device 9.04 mm (1/1.8 type) color CCD Primary color filter Total pixels number of camera Approx. 5 255 000 pixels Effective pixels number of camera Approx. 5 090 000 pixels Lens 4× zoom lens f = 7.0 - 28.0 mm (34 - 136 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 - 4.0 Exposure control Automatic exposure, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual exposure...
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...) D Battery remaining indicator (11) E White balance indicator (55)/ Mode dial indicator/ Flash mode indicator (26)/ Red-eye reduction indicator (26) F Date/time indicator (29)/ Conversion lens indicator (67)/ ISO number indicator (111) 124 G Metering mode indicator (51)/ Picture effect indicator (65)/ Hologram AF indicator (27) H Sharpness indicator (112)/ Saturation indicator (112...
...) D Battery remaining indicator (11) E White balance indicator (55)/ Mode dial indicator/ Flash mode indicator (26)/ Red-eye reduction indicator (26) F Date/time indicator (29)/ Conversion lens indicator (67)/ ISO number indicator (111) 124 G Metering mode indicator (51)/ Picture effect indicator (65)/ Hologram AF indicator (27) H Sharpness indicator (112)/ Saturation indicator (112...
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...+2.0EV qg 7 qh 8 qj 9 qk WB PFX ql A Recording mode indicator (79) B AE LOCK indicator (52) C Battery remaining indicator (11) D White balance indicator (55) E Conversion lens indicator (67) F Metering mode indicator (51)/ Picture effect indicator (65) G Low battery warning indicator (107) H AF range finder frame (46) I Spot metering cross hair (52...
...+2.0EV qg 7 qh 8 qj 9 qk WB PFX ql A Recording mode indicator (79) B AE LOCK indicator (52) C Battery remaining indicator (11) D White balance indicator (55) E Conversion lens indicator (67) F Metering mode indicator (51)/ Picture effect indicator (65) G Low battery warning indicator (107) H AF range finder frame (46) I Spot metering cross hair (52...