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Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Using the control wheel [27] Using MENU items [28] Using the Fn (Function) button [29] Using the "Quick Navi" [30] Shooting Shooting still images/movies Shooting still images [31] Shooting movies [32] Selecting a shooting mode List of mode dial functions [33] Intelligent Auto [34] Superior Auto [35] About Scene Recognition [36] The advantages of automatic shooting [37] Program Auto [38] Sweep Panorama [39] Scene Selection [40] Shutter Priority [41] Aperture Priority [42] Manual Exposure [43] BULB [44] Memory recall [45] Movie [46]
Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Using the control wheel [27] Using MENU items [28] Using the Fn (Function) button [29] Using the "Quick Navi" [30] Shooting Shooting still images/movies Shooting still images [31] Shooting movies [32] Selecting a shooting mode List of mode dial functions [33] Intelligent Auto [34] Superior Auto [35] About Scene Recognition [36] The advantages of automatic shooting [37] Program Auto [38] Sweep Panorama [39] Scene Selection [40] Shutter Priority [41] Aperture Priority [42] Manual Exposure [43] BULB [44] Memory recall [45] Movie [46]
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...] AF On [85] Eye AF [86] Phase Detect. cont. Focus Area [66] Phase detection AF [67] Center Lock-on AF [68] Focus-lock [69] Manual Focus [70] Direct manual focus (DMF) [71] MF Assist (still image) [72] Focus Magnifier [73] Focus Magnif. Time [74] Peaking Level [75] Peaking Color [76] Pre-AF...
...] AF On [85] Eye AF [86] Phase Detect. cont. Focus Area [66] Phase detection AF [67] Center Lock-on AF [68] Focus-lock [69] Manual Focus [70] Direct manual focus (DMF) [71] MF Assist (still image) [72] Focus Magnifier [73] Focus Magnif. Time [74] Peaking Level [75] Peaking Color [76] Pre-AF...
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NP-FW50 Rechargeable battery pack (2) Micro USB Cable (1) Shoulder strap (1) Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) Cable protector (1) Shoe cap (1) (Attached on the camera) Eyepiece cup (1) (Attached on the camera) Instruction Manual (1) Wi-Fi Connection/One-touch (NFC) Guide (1) BC-VW1 Battery charger (1) Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (not supplied in the U.S.A. and Canada) * Multiple power cords may be supplied with your country/region. Use the appropriate one that matches your camera.
NP-FW50 Rechargeable battery pack (2) Micro USB Cable (1) Shoulder strap (1) Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) Cable protector (1) Shoe cap (1) (Attached on the camera) Eyepiece cup (1) (Attached on the camera) Instruction Manual (1) Wi-Fi Connection/One-touch (NFC) Guide (1) BC-VW1 Battery charger (1) Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (not supplied in the U.S.A. and Canada) * Multiple power cords may be supplied with your country/region. Use the appropriate one that matches your camera.
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...) button [4] How to Smartphone] by pressing this button. 13. For shooting: C4 (Custom 4) button For viewing: (Delete) button 15. For shooting: AF/MF (Auto focus/manual focus) button/ AEL button For viewing: (Image index) button 11. Rear dial 10. Control wheel 14. AF/MF/AEL switch lever 9. MOVIE (Movie) button 12...
...) button [4] How to Smartphone] by pressing this button. 13. For shooting: C4 (Custom 4) button For viewing: (Delete) button 15. For shooting: AF/MF (Auto focus/manual focus) button/ AEL button For viewing: (Image index) button 11. Rear dial 10. Control wheel 14. AF/MF/AEL switch lever 9. MOVIE (Movie) button 12...
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White balance (Auto, Preset, Underwater Auto, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter) D-Range Optimizer/Auto HDR Creative Style/Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness +3 +3 +3 Picture Effect Smile detection sensitivity indicator ― Picture Profile Copyright information exists for Lock-on AF Bracket indicator Exposure compensation/Metered Manual STBY Movie recording standby REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) Lock-on AF Guide display for image 3.
White balance (Auto, Preset, Underwater Auto, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter) D-Range Optimizer/Auto HDR Creative Style/Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness +3 +3 +3 Picture Effect Smile detection sensitivity indicator ― Picture Profile Copyright information exists for Lock-on AF Bracket indicator Exposure compensation/Metered Manual STBY Movie recording standby REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) Lock-on AF Guide display for image 3.
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... and playback images while the power is used . Using the lens FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (sold separately) Using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2) media (sold separately) [Viewfinder Bright.]: [Manual][±0] [Monitor Brightness]: [Manual][±0] [Display Quality]: [Standard] The number for movie shooting is based on and off , etc. Continuous movie shooting...
... and playback images while the power is used . Using the lens FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (sold separately) Using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2) media (sold separately) [Viewfinder Bright.]: [Manual][±0] [Monitor Brightness]: [Manual][±0] [Display Quality]: [Standard] The number for movie shooting is based on and off , etc. Continuous movie shooting...
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... switch of the camera to help balance the weight of the arrow until it clicks into the locked position. 3. If you want to the operating manual supplied with a tripod socket, attach a tripod to the tripod socket of the arrow until it stops.
... switch of the camera to help balance the weight of the arrow until it clicks into the locked position. 3. If you want to the operating manual supplied with a tripod socket, attach a tripod to the tripod socket of the arrow until it stops.
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... the aperture and shoot when you want to blur the background, etc. (Shutter Priority): Allows you to shoot fast-moving subjects etc., by manually adjusting the shutter speed. (Manual Exposure): Allows you to shoot still images with automatic scene recognition. Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock release button...
... the aperture and shoot when you want to blur the background, etc. (Shutter Priority): Allows you to shoot fast-moving subjects etc., by manually adjusting the shutter speed. (Manual Exposure): Allows you to shoot still images with automatic scene recognition. Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock release button...
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...by turning the rear dial. Toward +: Images become darker. 0: Appropriate exposure analyzed by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. The Metered Manual indicator does not appear when [ISO] is set are not suitable for appropriate exposure, the ISO value indicator will blink. The SteadyShot warning ... the focus and shoot the subject. If the aperture value and shutter speed you have set to other than [ISO AUTO], use MM (Metered Manual) to check the exposure value. Note When [ISO] is set . Select the desired shutter speed by turning the front dial. Toward -: Images...
...by turning the rear dial. Toward +: Images become darker. 0: Appropriate exposure analyzed by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. The Metered Manual indicator does not appear when [ISO] is set are not suitable for appropriate exposure, the ISO value indicator will blink. The SteadyShot warning ... the focus and shoot the subject. If the aperture value and shutter speed you have set to other than [ISO AUTO], use MM (Metered Manual) to check the exposure value. Note When [ISO] is set . Select the desired shutter speed by turning the front dial. Toward -: Images...
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...timer(Cont)] [ Silent Shooting] When the [Drive Mode] function is set to [BULB] in progress. Press the shutter button halfway down to M (Manual Exposure). 2. After shooting, noise reduction will be done for the duration of the shooting. When the [Multi Frame NR] function is indicated. 3. Set ... Use BULB Shooting Selecting a shooting mode You can change the shutter speed and aperture (F-value) combination without changing the set exposure value. (Manual shift) [44] How to occur more easily, it is recommended that the shutter was open . When the [Auto HDR] function is...
...timer(Cont)] [ Silent Shooting] When the [Drive Mode] function is set to [BULB] in progress. Press the shutter button halfway down to M (Manual Exposure). 2. After shooting, noise reduction will be done for the duration of the shooting. When the [Multi Frame NR] function is indicated. 3. Set ... Use BULB Shooting Selecting a shooting mode You can change the shutter speed and aperture (F-value) combination without changing the set exposure value. (Manual shift) [44] How to occur more easily, it is recommended that the shutter was open . When the [Auto HDR] function is...
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...zoom lens is mounted, you can select the desired settings after you to enlarge subjects. Menu item details Program Auto: Allows you to stop recording. Manual Exposure: Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). When a Power zoom lens is set to your... optical zoom Aperture Priority: Allows you have changed the position of the zoom lens or the zoom ring to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually. When [Mode Dial Guide] is mounted, move the zoom lever of the mode dial. 3. Turn the zoom ring of the lens. 1. Set the...
...zoom lens is mounted, you can select the desired settings after you to enlarge subjects. Menu item details Program Auto: Allows you to stop recording. Manual Exposure: Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). When a Power zoom lens is set to your... optical zoom Aperture Priority: Allows you have changed the position of the zoom lens or the zoom ring to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually. When [Mode Dial Guide] is mounted, move the zoom lever of the mode dial. 3. Turn the zoom ring of the lens. 1. Set the...
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If a flash that does not support the FEL lock is attached, an error message is set to manual flash mode. [56] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a screen display mode Switching the screen display (Shooting) You can change the display contents on , ...
If a flash that does not support the FEL lock is attached, an error message is set to manual flash mode. [56] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a screen display mode Switching the screen display (Shooting) You can change the display contents on , ...
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When [Focus Area] is too close, the image may change after you to use manual focus. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Mode] → desired setting. Note If the subject is [Wide] or [Zone], the focus range finder frame may ...show any dust or fingerprints on the intended subject using auto focus, use manual focus and auto focus in combination. (Manual Focus): Adjusts the focus manually. During continuous shooting, the product automatically shoots with a soft cloth, etc. Wipe the lens with Continuous AF from the second...
When [Focus Area] is too close, the image may change after you to use manual focus. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Mode] → desired setting. Note If the subject is [Wide] or [Zone], the focus range finder frame may ...show any dust or fingerprints on the intended subject using auto focus, use manual focus and auto focus in combination. (Manual Focus): Adjusts the focus manually. During continuous shooting, the product automatically shoots with a soft cloth, etc. Wipe the lens with Continuous AF from the second...
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It is set to [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur] When shooting in Manual Focus mode When using the digital zoom The camera may not function very well in the following situations: The subject is poor. Place the subject ...
It is set to [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur] When shooting in Manual Focus mode When using the digital zoom The camera may not function very well in the following situations: The subject is poor. Place the subject ...
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...Focus Mode] has been set to [Automatic AF]. [70] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Manual Focus When it is attached. 3. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Mode] → [Manual Focus]. 2. The focus distance may not be displayed when the Mount Adaptor (sold separately) is difficult to re-... is locked. 3. The focus is displayed on the screen. Rotate the focus ring to take the picture. When you can adjust the focus manually. Press the shutter button down to both still images and movies. 1. Keep pressing the shutter button halfway down .
...Focus Mode] has been set to [Automatic AF]. [70] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Manual Focus When it is attached. 3. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Mode] → [Manual Focus]. 2. The focus distance may not be displayed when the Mount Adaptor (sold separately) is difficult to re-... is locked. 3. The focus is displayed on the screen. Rotate the focus ring to take the picture. When you can adjust the focus manually. Press the shutter button down to both still images and movies. 1. Keep pressing the shutter button halfway down .
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.... 4. Note When you rotate the focus ring, the focus distance is displayed on a subject rather than using the manual focus from the beginning. You can make fine adjustments manually after the focus is locked. Keep the shutter button halfway down, rotate the focusing ring to Use Using shooting functions... Adjusting the focus Direct manual focus (DMF) You can quickly focus on the screen. When you use the viewfinder, adjust the diopter level to obtain the correct ...
.... 4. Note When you rotate the focus ring, the focus distance is displayed on a subject rather than using the manual focus from the beginning. You can make fine adjustments manually after the focus is locked. Keep the shutter button halfway down, rotate the focusing ring to Use Using shooting functions... Adjusting the focus Direct manual focus (DMF) You can quickly focus on the screen. When you use the viewfinder, adjust the diopter level to obtain the correct ...
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... the focus ring to the normal shooting display by pressing three times. 3. You can change the magnifier scaling in two steps by pressing in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. 1. Note You cannot use [ MF Assist] when shooting movies. [ MF Assist] is available only when E-mount lens is ...enlarged. Time]. [73] How to make manual focusing easier. This works in the center, and close the focus magnifier mode and return to adjust the focus. MF Assist (still image) Enlarges the...
... the focus ring to the normal shooting display by pressing three times. 3. You can change the magnifier scaling in two steps by pressing in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. 1. Note You cannot use [ MF Assist] when shooting movies. [ MF Assist] is available only when E-mount lens is ...enlarged. Time]. [73] How to make manual focusing easier. This works in the center, and close the focus magnifier mode and return to adjust the focus. MF Assist (still image) Enlarges the...
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Hint When focusing manually, you press the shutter button. [75] How to be magnified using the [ or [Focus Magnifier] function. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Focus Magnif. The [Focus ...
Hint When focusing manually, you press the shutter button. [75] How to be magnified using the [ or [Focus Magnifier] function. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Focus Magnif. The [Focus ...
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... to confirm the focus easily. The outline of in-focus ranges is not enhanced when the product is connected using a specific color in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. This function allows you to middle. Menu item details The setting applies to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Peaking Color...
... to confirm the focus easily. The outline of in-focus ranges is not enhanced when the product is connected using a specific color in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. This function allows you to middle. Menu item details The setting applies to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Peaking Color...
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...) are attached. [79] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF/MF control You can easily switch the focusing mode from auto to manual and vice versa while shooting without changing your finger During...
...) are attached. [79] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF/MF control You can easily switch the focusing mode from auto to manual and vice versa while shooting without changing your finger During...