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Parameters Settings Knee > Mode Auto / Manual Knee > Auto Set > Max Point 90% to the dynamic range of your camera. Black Gamma (0) Black Gamma (-7) Knee This function sets the knee point and slope for video signal compression to prevent overexposure by limiting signals in [Mode], and then adjust each setting. First, select whether to set the knee point and slope automatically or manually in high intensity areas of the subject to 100%
Parameters Settings Knee > Mode Auto / Manual Knee > Auto Set > Max Point 90% to the dynamic range of your camera. Black Gamma (0) Black Gamma (-7) Knee This function sets the knee point and slope for video signal compression to prevent overexposure by limiting signals in [Mode], and then adjust each setting. First, select whether to set the knee point and slope automatically or manually in high intensity areas of the subject to 100%
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A lower setting will turn white grayish, while a higher setting will not exceed the White clip point and over-exposure rarely occurs. When set to [Manual]. The standard is set to keep it at 100%. When a parameter other than [Movie] or [ITU709] is disabled. When [Mode] is to... following selections. The knee slope is selected in high luminance areas. [Sensitivity] changes the luminance level at which the knee's automatic adjustment starts. Manual: Sticks to the Max Point setting. When set [Mode] to [Auto] with these settings, the Knee function is selected in [Gamma], the...
A lower setting will turn white grayish, while a higher setting will not exceed the White clip point and over-exposure rarely occurs. When set to [Manual]. The standard is set to keep it at 100%. When a parameter other than [Movie] or [ITU709] is disabled. When [Mode] is to... following selections. The knee slope is selected in high luminance areas. [Sensitivity] changes the luminance level at which the knee's automatic adjustment starts. Manual: Sticks to the Max Point setting. When set [Mode] to [Auto] with these settings, the Knee function is selected in [Gamma], the...
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... make specific adjustments exactly as intended. The combination of the knee slope. Use this affects all colors, it is disabled. Set [Point] and [Slope] in [Manual Set] in a gentler knee slope angle. A negative slope setting results in combination. Parameters Settings Saturation -32 (fainter in color) to produce rich gradations. A positive slope...
... make specific adjustments exactly as intended. The combination of the knee slope. Use this affects all colors, it is disabled. Set [Point] and [Slope] in [Manual Set] in a gentler knee slope angle. A negative slope setting results in combination. Parameters Settings Saturation -32 (fainter in color) to produce rich gradations. A positive slope...
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Parameters Settings Detail > Level -7 (Weak) to +7 (Strong) Detail > Adjust > Mode Auto / Manual Detail > Adjust > V/H -2 (Stronger Vertical (V) detail) to +2 (Stronger Horizontal Balance (H) detail) Detail > Adjust > B/W Type1 (Higher proportion of black detail) to Type5 (Higher Balance proportion of white ...
Parameters Settings Detail > Level -7 (Weak) to +7 (Strong) Detail > Adjust > Mode Auto / Manual Detail > Adjust > V/H -2 (Stronger Vertical (V) detail) to +2 (Stronger Horizontal Balance (H) detail) Detail > Adjust > B/W Type1 (Higher proportion of black detail) to Type5 (Higher Balance proportion of white ...
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... them upward and downward. B/W Balance This function changes the balance between Vertical (V) detail and Horizontal (H) detail. Vertical (V) detail boosts image edges by expanding them to [Manual] and adjust the following settings. To emphasize the impression of a subject that has many horizontal elements, such as needed. The results of detail processing may...
... them upward and downward. B/W Balance This function changes the balance between Vertical (V) detail and Horizontal (H) detail. Vertical (V) detail boosts image edges by expanding them to [Manual] and adjust the following settings. To emphasize the impression of a subject that has many horizontal elements, such as needed. The results of detail processing may...
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...] 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/HFR [46] Shooting slow-motion movies (HFR Settings) [47] Using shooting functions Using the zoom Zoom [48]
...] 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/HFR [46] Shooting slow-motion movies (HFR Settings) [47] Using shooting functions Using the zoom Zoom [48]
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...] Panorama: Direction [66] Adjusting the focus Focus Mode [67] Focus Area [68] Center Lock-on AF [69] AF Area Auto Clear [70] Focus-lock [71] Manual Focus [72]
...] Panorama: Direction [66] Adjusting the focus Focus Mode [67] Focus Area [68] Center Lock-on AF [69] AF Area Auto Clear [70] Focus-lock [71] Manual Focus [72]
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Direct manual focus (DMF) [73] MF Assist (still image) [74] Focus Magnifier [75] Focus Magnif. Guide [98] Exposure step [99] Dial Ev Comp [100] Reset EV Comp. [...
Direct manual focus (DMF) [73] MF Assist (still image) [74] Focus Magnifier [75] Focus Magnif. Guide [98] Exposure step [99] Dial Ev Comp [100] Reset EV Comp. [...
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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) [2] How to Use Before Use Names of parts Identifying parts (Front side) * 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) [2] How to Use Before Use Names of parts Identifying parts (Front side) * Multiple power cords may be supplied with your country/region.
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Eye sensor 5. For shooting: AF/MF (Auto focus/manual focus) button/ AEL button For viewing: (Image index) button 11. MOVIE (Movie) button MENU button 4. Rear dial 10. Monitor You can adjust the monitor to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder. 7. Eyepiece cup 2. Diopter-adjustment dial Adjust the diopter-adjustment dial according to an easily viewable angle and shoot from any position. 6. For shooting: C3 (Custom 3) button For viewing: (Enlarge) button 8. AF/MF/AEL switch lever 9. 1. Viewfinder 3.
Eye sensor 5. For shooting: AF/MF (Auto focus/manual focus) button/ AEL button For viewing: (Image index) button 11. MOVIE (Movie) button MENU button 4. Rear dial 10. Monitor You can adjust the monitor to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder. 7. Eyepiece cup 2. Diopter-adjustment dial Adjust the diopter-adjustment dial according to an easily viewable angle and shoot from any position. 6. For shooting: C3 (Custom 3) button For viewing: (Enlarge) button 8. AF/MF/AEL switch lever 9. 1. Viewfinder 3.
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Lock-on AF Guide display for image Peaking 3. D-Range Optimizer/Auto HDR Creative Style/Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness Picture Effect +3 +3 +3 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) Focus 1/250 Shutter speed F3.5
Lock-on AF Guide display for image Peaking 3. D-Range Optimizer/Auto HDR Creative Style/Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness Picture Effect +3 +3 +3 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) Focus 1/250 Shutter speed F3.5
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... again. Insert the battery pack into the camera. 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]: [High] The number for "Shooting (still images)" is based on the CIPA standard, and is...
... again. Insert the battery pack into the camera. 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]: [High] The number for "Shooting (still images)" is based on the CIPA standard, and is...
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... camera with the lens facing down to use an A-mount lens (sold separately) is extended for zoom or focus adjustment. [23] How to the operating manual supplied with a lens attached, hold both the camera and the lens firmly. A Mount Adaptor (sold separately). When using the Mount Adaptor, refer to Use Preparing...
... camera with the lens facing down to use an A-mount lens (sold separately) is extended for zoom or focus adjustment. [23] How to the operating manual supplied with a lens attached, hold both the camera and the lens firmly. A Mount Adaptor (sold separately). When using the Mount Adaptor, refer to Use Preparing...
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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 the desired exposure by adjusting the exposure (both the shutter speed and the aperture value...
... 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 the desired exposure by adjusting the exposure (both the shutter speed and the aperture value...
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... in sharp focus and blur objects in their movements. Select the desired value by defocusing the background. Although you to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Manual Exposure Hint Smaller F-value (opening the aperture) narrows the range that is in front of and beyond the subject (depth of field becomes shallower). Smaller...
... in sharp focus and blur objects in their movements. Select the desired value by defocusing the background. Although you to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Manual Exposure Hint Smaller F-value (opening the aperture) narrows the range that is in front of and beyond the subject (depth of field becomes shallower). Smaller...
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...mode dial to achieve the appropriate exposure using the aperture value and shutter speed you have set to other than [ISO AUTO], use MM (Metered Manual) to Use BULB Shooting Selecting a shooting mode You can be changed while recording movies. 1. Turn the rear dial clockwise until [BULB] is...monitor may differ from the actual image being shot. BULB is indicated. Select the desired aperture value by turning the rear dial. The Metered Manual indicator does not appear when [ISO] is set are not suitable for shooting trails of a subject with the desired exposure setting by the product...
...mode dial to achieve the appropriate exposure using the aperture value and shutter speed you have set to other than [ISO AUTO], use MM (Metered Manual) to Use BULB Shooting Selecting a shooting mode You can be changed while recording movies. 1. Turn the rear dial clockwise until [BULB] is...monitor may differ from the actual image being shot. BULB is indicated. Select the desired aperture value by turning the rear dial. The Metered Manual indicator does not appear when [ISO] is set are not suitable for shooting trails of a subject with the desired exposure setting by the product...
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...Camera Settings) → [Movie/HFR] → desired setting. When [Mode Dial Guide] is set [Memory recall] after adjusting the aperture value manually. Manual Exposure/ Manual Exposure: Allows you have changed the position of the mode dial. 3. Check the indicators on the screen before shooting. [46] How to Use Shooting.../slow-motion (high frame rate) movies. Press the MOVIE button again to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually. Aperture Priority/ Aperture Priority: Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value...
...Camera Settings) → [Movie/HFR] → desired setting. When [Mode Dial Guide] is set [Memory recall] after adjusting the aperture value manually. Manual Exposure/ Manual Exposure: Allows you have changed the position of the mode dial. 3. Check the indicators on the screen before shooting. [46] How to Use Shooting.../slow-motion (high frame rate) movies. Press the MOVIE button again to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually. Aperture Priority/ Aperture Priority: Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value...
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...] and [FEL Lock/AEL tggle.], you can change the display contents on the screen. 1. No Disp. When using an external flash that is set to manual flash mode. [57] How to [Flash Off] or [Autoflash].
...] and [FEL Lock/AEL tggle.], you can change the display contents on the screen. 1. No Disp. When using an external flash that is set to manual flash mode. [57] How to [Flash Off] or [Autoflash].
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.... (Continuous AF): The product continues to the top. Use this when the subject is set When [Focus Mode] is in combination. (Manual Focus): Adjusts the focus manually. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Panorama: Direction] → desired setting. Menu item details Right: Pan the camera from ...Focus Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details (Single-shot AF): The product locks the focus when the focus adjustment is set to use manual focus. If you use, the angle of the subject. 1. This change little by little while focusing. Wipe the lens with a soft cloth, etc...
.... (Continuous AF): The product continues to the top. Use this when the subject is set When [Focus Mode] is in combination. (Manual Focus): Adjusts the focus manually. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Panorama: Direction] → desired setting. Menu item details Right: Pan the camera from ...Focus Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details (Single-shot AF): The product locks the focus when the focus adjustment is set to use manual focus. If you use, the angle of the subject. 1. This change little by little while focusing. Wipe the lens with a soft cloth, etc...
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... after focus is set to shoot the image. Press the shutter button fully down 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 dark.
... after focus is set to shoot the image. Press the shutter button fully down 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 dark.