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... the serial number in the space provided below. MVC-CD400/CD250 Serial No. MVC-CD400/CD250 © 2002 Sony Corporation 3-075-356-12(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still images Copying images to these...Enjoying movies Troubleshooting Additional information Index Model No. Refer to your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product....
... the serial number in the space provided below. MVC-CD400/CD250 Serial No. MVC-CD400/CD250 © 2002 Sony Corporation 3-075-356-12(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still images Copying images to these...Enjoying movies Troubleshooting Additional information Index Model No. Refer to your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product....
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..., do not shake or strike the camera. ∗ The Mavica disc is not possible due to the provision of your camera or recording media, etc. Before using your camera This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-Rs/CDRWs as "CD-R" or "CD-RW." • We recommend that the camera is indicated as "disc" in this manual. Unauthorized recording of such materials...
..., do not shake or strike the camera. ∗ The Mavica disc is not possible due to the provision of your camera or recording media, etc. Before using your camera This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-Rs/CDRWs as "CD-R" or "CD-RW." • We recommend that the camera is indicated as "disc" in this manual. Unauthorized recording of such materials...
Operating Instructions
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... instructions on how to remove it before using this camera. Trademarks • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of data loss, always copy (back up) data to get the camera wet When taking pictures outdoors in this manual are reproduced images, and are not used in general...
... instructions on how to remove it before using this camera. Trademarks • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of data loss, always copy (back up) data to get the camera wet When taking pictures outdoors in this manual are reproduced images, and are not used in general...
Operating Instructions
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... body. • A flashing subject. In such cases, release the shutter button, then recompose the shot and focus again. • The subject is distant from the camera and dark. • The contrast between the subject and its background is poor. • The subject is difficult to focus on . (MVC-CD400 only)) DISPLAY... on the LCD screen are on , the AE/AF lock indicator changes to check using the LCD screen. r LCD backlight off (Only warning messages and manual adjustment items which are set using the jog dial are not recorded. 26
... body. • A flashing subject. In such cases, release the shutter button, then recompose the shot and focus again. • The subject is distant from the camera and dark. • The contrast between the subject and its background is poor. • The subject is difficult to focus on . (MVC-CD400 only)) DISPLAY... on the LCD screen are on , the AE/AF lock indicator changes to check using the LCD screen. r LCD backlight off (Only warning messages and manual adjustment items which are set using the jog dial are not recorded. 26
Operating Instructions
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...Using a tripod is recorded. Select the shutter speed value indication with the jog dial, then press the jog dial. The shutter speed can manually adjust the shutter speed and aperture values to achieve the desired shooting condition according to reduce noise for the set shutter speed time, and "... 0EV F5.6 50 The EV value appears on the LCD screen (page 70). 0EV indicates that the most suitable value has been set by the camera. Advanced still image shooting 65 r "RECORDING" is displayed, and the image is recommended to M. Select an aperture value with the jog dial, then...
...Using a tripod is recorded. Select the shutter speed value indication with the jog dial, then press the jog dial. The shutter speed can manually adjust the shutter speed and aperture values to achieve the desired shooting condition according to reduce noise for the set shutter speed time, and "... 0EV F5.6 50 The EV value appears on the LCD screen (page 70). 0EV indicates that the most suitable value has been set by the camera. Advanced still image shooting 65 r "RECORDING" is displayed, and the image is recommended to M. Select an aperture value with the jog dial, then...
Operating Instructions
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... the exposure toward + Appropriate exposure Metering mode Mode dial: (/S/A/M)*/SCN/ This function enables you adjust the exposure manually. If the image is measured only for each region. The camera determines the exposure based on the same spot as the factory setting. Shooting techniques Normally, the...background, set to the shooting aim. This lets you want to shoot. • To focus on the brightness of the image. The camera is strong contrast between the subject and the background. Center-weighted metering ( ) (MVC-CD400 only) Metering is performed with the point you...
... the exposure toward + Appropriate exposure Metering mode Mode dial: (/S/A/M)*/SCN/ This function enables you adjust the exposure manually. If the image is measured only for each region. The camera determines the exposure based on the same spot as the factory setting. Shooting techniques Normally, the...background, set to the shooting aim. This lets you want to shoot. • To focus on the brightness of the image. The camera is strong contrast between the subject and the background. Center-weighted metering ( ) (MVC-CD400 only) Metering is performed with the point you...
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..., the white balance adjustment function may deteriorate for some images. The indicator flashes quickly. Human eyes can resolve these problems. However, the camera cannot resolve the problem without making it convenient for creating home pages or attaching images to e-mail. • Due to 256 colors or... but if the image appears in automatic white balance mode. • When you select (fluorescent). • When the flash strobes, the manual setting is canceled, and the image is recorded in one -push white balance mode, the LCD screen momentarily turns blue. To shoot in ...
..., the white balance adjustment function may deteriorate for some images. The indicator flashes quickly. Human eyes can resolve these problems. However, the camera cannot resolve the problem without making it convenient for creating home pages or attaching images to e-mail. • Due to 256 colors or... but if the image appears in automatic white balance mode. • When you select (fluorescent). • When the flash strobes, the manual setting is canceled, and the image is recorded in one -push white balance mode, the LCD screen momentarily turns blue. To shoot in ...
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...mm still camera) F3.8 - 3.9 Camera Effective pixels number of camera MVC-CD400 Approx. 3 950 000 pixels MVC-CD250 Approx. 1 980 000 pixels Exposure control MVC-CD400 Automatic exposure, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual exposure, ...Scene selection (4 modes) MVC-CD250 Automatic exposure, Scene selection (3 modes) White balance Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, One-push* * MVC-CD400 only Data formats Moving images: MPEG1 Still images: JPEG, GIF (for Clip Motion), TIFF Audio with still image: MPEG1 (Monaural) Recording media 8 cm CD-R/CD...
...mm still camera) F3.8 - 3.9 Camera Effective pixels number of camera MVC-CD400 Approx. 3 950 000 pixels MVC-CD250 Approx. 1 980 000 pixels Exposure control MVC-CD400 Automatic exposure, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual exposure, ...Scene selection (4 modes) MVC-CD250 Automatic exposure, Scene selection (3 modes) White balance Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, One-push* * MVC-CD400 only Data formats Moving images: MPEG1 Still images: JPEG, GIF (for Clip Motion), TIFF Audio with still image: MPEG1 (Monaural) Recording media 8 cm CD-R/CD...