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... Graphic display Movie recording Scene Selection Scene Recognition 16M 14M 8.4M 7.1M 4M 3.4M Aspect ratio of still images Image size of still images Playback RAW RAW+J FINE STD 100 60i/50i 60i/50i 60p/50p 24p/25p 24p/25p Image quality of still images Number of recordable still images Recording mode...
... Graphic display Movie recording Scene Selection Scene Recognition 16M 14M 8.4M 7.1M 4M 3.4M Aspect ratio of still images Image size of still images Playback RAW RAW+J FINE STD 100 60i/50i 60i/50i 60p/50p 24p/25p 24p/25p Image quality of still images Number of recordable still images Recording mode...
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..., or lawn - For the minimum in [Hand-held Twilight] when shooting: - Menu Index 55GB Subjects with a repeating pattern such as tiles, and subjects with [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], the image quality becomes [Fine] temporarily. • Reducing blur is less effective even in -focus range, refer to the minimum distance of the lens...
..., or lawn - For the minimum in [Hand-held Twilight] when shooting: - Menu Index 55GB Subjects with a repeating pattern such as tiles, and subjects with [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], the image quality becomes [Fine] temporarily. • Reducing blur is less effective even in -focus range, refer to the minimum distance of the lens...
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Subjects are too close to reduce the subject blur. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Anti Motion Blur]. 2 Shoot with the shutter button. Subjects with [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], the image quality becomes [Fine] temporarily. • The shutter clicks six times and an image is recorded. • Reducing blur is reduced while preventing ...
Subjects are too close to reduce the subject blur. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Anti Motion Blur]. 2 Shoot with the shutter button. Subjects with [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], the image quality becomes [Fine] temporarily. • The shutter clicks six times and an image is recorded. • Reducing blur is reduced while preventing ...
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... set this item when using the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [3D Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] - [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG] in [Quality] - [Auto HDR] in on the screen returns to the normal size, and movie recording starts. • As the image is canceled, the...
... set this item when using the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [3D Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] - [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG] in [Quality] - [Auto HDR] in on the screen returns to the normal size, and movie recording starts. • As the image is canceled, the...
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...) Sets Soft Skin Effect to high. Shooting] - [Spd Priority Cont.] - [Bracket: Cont.] - [Self-timer(Cont)] - [Sports Action] in [Scene Selection] - [Sweep Panorama] - [3D Sweep Panorama] - [RAW] in the Face Detection function. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Soft Skin Effect] t [On]. 2 To set the intensity of the Soft Skin Effect, Option t desired setting. Sets Soft...
...) Sets Soft Skin Effect to high. Shooting] - [Spd Priority Cont.] - [Bracket: Cont.] - [Self-timer(Cont)] - [Sports Action] in [Scene Selection] - [Sweep Panorama] - [3D Sweep Panorama] - [RAW] in the Face Detection function. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Soft Skin Effect] t [On]. 2 To set the intensity of the Soft Skin Effect, Option t desired setting. Sets Soft...
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... Notes • When you print still images recorded with 16:9 aspect ratio, both edges may be reproduced when the image is recorded when you select a RAW image with [Quality], the image size corresponds to L. 3D Sweep Panorama (16:9) (Standard) (Wide) Shoots images using a size suitable for a high-definition TV. Horizontal: 7152...
... Notes • When you print still images recorded with 16:9 aspect ratio, both edges may be reproduced when the image is recorded when you select a RAW image with [Quality], the image size corresponds to L. 3D Sweep Panorama (16:9) (Standard) (Wide) Shoots images using a size suitable for a high-definition TV. Horizontal: 7152...
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...one memory card, but the image quality will be lower. • When images are created at the same time. File format: RAW (Records using the RAW compression format.) This format does not allow more common file format such as JPEG or TIFF, and its white balance, color saturation,...: - [Sweep Panorama] - [3D Sweep Panorama] • You cannot add DPOF (print order) registration to RAW format images. • You cannot use [Auto HDR] with [RAW] and [RAW & JPEG] images. A RAW file is compressed in order to be opened and converted to the maximum size. Index 83GB File format: JPEG...
...one memory card, but the image quality will be lower. • When images are created at the same time. File format: RAW (Records using the RAW compression format.) This format does not allow more common file format such as JPEG or TIFF, and its white balance, color saturation,...: - [Sweep Panorama] - [3D Sweep Panorama] • You cannot add DPOF (print order) registration to RAW format images. • You cannot use [Auto HDR] with [RAW] and [RAW & JPEG] images. A RAW file is compressed in order to be opened and converted to the maximum size. Index 83GB File format: JPEG...
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... blink. - Use this situation. Auto) 1.0 EV - 6.0 EV Corrects the exposure difference automatically. Select the optimal level between 1.0 EV (weak) and 6.0 EV (strong). One image with [RAW] and [RAW & JPEG] images. • Since the shutter is released three times for one overlaid image are recorded. 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [DRO/Auto HDR] t [Auto HDR...
... blink. - Use this situation. Auto) 1.0 EV - 6.0 EV Corrects the exposure difference automatically. Select the optimal level between 1.0 EV (weak) and 6.0 EV (strong). One image with [RAW] and [RAW & JPEG] images. • Since the shutter is released three times for one overlaid image are recorded. 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [DRO/Auto HDR] t [Auto HDR...
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... following : - When the contrast of a painting, enhancing the colors and details. You can select the area to the blur. You cannot use [Picture Effect] with [RAW] and [RAW & JPEG] images. • The [Toy Camera] and [Miniature] effects are not available with movies. - [Soft Focus] - [HDR Painting] - [Rich-tone Mono.] - [Miniature] • In...
... following : - When the contrast of a painting, enhancing the colors and details. You can select the area to the blur. You cannot use [Picture Effect] with [RAW] and [RAW & JPEG] images. • The [Toy Camera] and [Miniature] effects are not available with movies. - [Soft Focus] - [HDR Painting] - [Rich-tone Mono.] - [Miniature] • In...
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Menu Index 123GB Activates high ISO noise reduction moderately. Table of contents Sample photo High ISO NR When shooting with the high ISO, the camera reduces the noise that becomes more noticeable when the camera sensitivity is high. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [High ISO NR] t desired setting. Notes • You cannot set [High ISO NR] when using the following functions: - [Sweep Panorama] - [3D Sweep Panorama] • Noise reduction will not be carried out on RAW images. Normal Low Activates high ISO noise reduction normally.
Menu Index 123GB Activates high ISO noise reduction moderately. Table of contents Sample photo High ISO NR When shooting with the high ISO, the camera reduces the noise that becomes more noticeable when the camera sensitivity is high. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [High ISO NR] t desired setting. Notes • You cannot set [High ISO NR] when using the following functions: - [Sweep Panorama] - [3D Sweep Panorama] • Noise reduction will not be carried out on RAW images. Normal Low Activates high ISO noise reduction normally.
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... Data Suite" With "Sony Image Data Suite" you can do the following , etc.: • To edit images recorded in RAW format with various corrections, such as tone curve, and sharpness. ... • To print or save it in the general file format. • To display and compare the RAW images and JPEG images recorded by "PMB" in the copy-to create an AVCHD disc. This conversion can ... installation. Also, you can take a long 168GB Continued r This conversion can either save the image as RAW format or save still images with the date. • To create a Blu-ray Disc, AVCHD format disc...
... Data Suite" With "Sony Image Data Suite" you can do the following , etc.: • To edit images recorded in RAW format with various corrections, such as tone curve, and sharpness. ... • To print or save it in the general file format. • To display and compare the RAW images and JPEG images recorded by "PMB" in the copy-to create an AVCHD disc. This conversion can ... installation. Also, you can take a long 168GB Continued r This conversion can either save the image as RAW format or save still images with the date. • To create a Blu-ray Disc, AVCHD format disc...
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... long as to superimpose dates on the printer. • When you want to what types of memory card they handle. - Notes • You cannot print RAW images. • When you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off. • You cannot print panoramic images depending on images...
... long as to superimpose dates on the printer. • When you want to what types of memory card they handle. - Notes • You cannot print RAW images. • When you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off. • You cannot print panoramic images depending on images...
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...] in the air reflected the flash light and appeared on (pages 122, 123). This is not attached correctly. Since the RAW data file is large, the RAW mode shooting may take longer than usual to within the suitable temperature. • Charge the battery pack under the suitable temperatures ...50 °F and 86 °F). Use the [Flexible Spot] (page 69) or manual focus function (page 67). When the flash has been fired in RAW mode (page 83). Check the minimum focal distance of time, the camera turns to the LOCK position. Continued r 178GB Charging will resume and the CHARGE...
...] in the air reflected the flash light and appeared on (pages 122, 123). This is not attached correctly. Since the RAW data file is large, the RAW mode shooting may take longer than usual to within the suitable temperature. • Charge the battery pack under the suitable temperatures ...50 °F and 86 °F). Use the [Flexible Spot] (page 69) or manual focus function (page 67). When the flash has been fired in RAW mode (page 83). Check the minimum focal distance of time, the camera turns to the LOCK position. Continued r 178GB Charging will resume and the CHARGE...
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... from the USB terminals of contents Sample photo Menu Index Deleting/Editing images The image cannot be put. • You cannot mark DPOF marks on RAW images. The image and sound are using "PMB" and play back images on a computer. • If you shoot images with the camera. • Check "Recommended...
... from the USB terminals of contents Sample photo Menu Index Deleting/Editing images The image cannot be put. • You cannot mark DPOF marks on RAW images. The image and sound are using "PMB" and play back images on a computer. • If you shoot images with the camera. • Check "Recommended...
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To print RAW images, first convert them to [16:9], the lateral end of the image may be cut off. • When printing images using it. 181GB Continued r Especially ... direction of the memory card is inserted. Delete unnecessary images (pages 32, 98). • An unusable memory card is wrong. Printing Cannot print images. • RAW images cannot be printed with Exif information, consult the manufacturer of the printer or the software. • When you print the images recorded in the...
To print RAW images, first convert them to [16:9], the lateral end of the image may be cut off. • When printing images using it. 181GB Continued r Especially ... direction of the memory card is inserted. Delete unnecessary images (pages 32, 98). • An unusable memory card is wrong. Printing Cannot print images. • RAW images cannot be printed with Exif information, consult the manufacturer of the printer or the software. • When you print the images recorded in the...
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...• The number of contents Sample photo • The SteadyShot function does not work . If the message appears frequently, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Select [Setup] t [Recover Image DB] t OK. Turn the camera off . Menu • You have been shooting...overheating. Stop recording images until the camera is unavailable in the Image Database File. Unable to print. • You tried to mark RAW images with other cameras may not be enlarged or rotated. 184GB Continued r Image Database File error. "AVCHD View movies" are movies...
...• The number of contents Sample photo • The SteadyShot function does not work . If the message appears frequently, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Select [Setup] t [Recover Image DB] t OK. Turn the camera off . Menu • You have been shooting...overheating. Stop recording images until the camera is unavailable in the Image Database File. Unable to print. • You tried to mark RAW images with other cameras may not be enlarged or rotated. 184GB Continued r Image Database File error. "AVCHD View movies" are movies...
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...Shutter speed 63 Single-shot AF 70 Slide Show 99 Slow Sync 66 Smile Shutter 75 Soft keys 20 Soft Skin Effect 77 Software 167 Sony Image Data Suite 168 Spd Priority Cont 46 Specify Printing 106 Sports Action 54 Spot 91 sRGB 117 SteadyShot 118 Still/Movie Select 100 Sunset...Settings 105 W Warning messages 183 White Balance 88 Wide Image 145 Wind Noise Reduct 128 Windows 167 Index 199GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu R RAW 83 Rear Sync 66 Record Setting 86 Recover Image DB 159 Red Eye Reduction 108 Release w/o Lens 119 Remote Cdr 50 Reset Default 153 Rotate...
...Shutter speed 63 Single-shot AF 70 Slide Show 99 Slow Sync 66 Smile Shutter 75 Soft keys 20 Soft Skin Effect 77 Software 167 Sony Image Data Suite 168 Spd Priority Cont 46 Specify Printing 106 Sports Action 54 Spot 91 sRGB 117 SteadyShot 118 Still/Movie Select 100 Sunset...Settings 105 W Warning messages 183 White Balance 88 Wide Image 145 Wind Noise Reduct 128 Windows 167 Index 199GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu R RAW 83 Rear Sync 66 Record Setting 86 Recover Image DB 159 Red Eye Reduction 108 Release w/o Lens 119 Remote Cdr 50 Reset Default 153 Rotate...
Instruction Manual
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... Movie File Format Record Setting Selects the image size. (3:2: L:16M/ M:8.4M/ S:4.0M) (16:9: L:14M/ M:7.1M/ S:3.4M) Selects the aspect ratio. (3:2/16:9) Selects the compression format. (RAW/RAW & JPEG/Fine/Standard) Selects the image size of 3D panoramic images. (16:9/Standard/Wide) Selects the direction to pan the camera when shooting 3D panoramic...
... Movie File Format Record Setting Selects the image size. (3:2: L:16M/ M:8.4M/ S:4.0M) (16:9: L:14M/ M:7.1M/ S:3.4M) Selects the aspect ratio. (3:2/16:9) Selects the compression format. (RAW/RAW & JPEG/Fine/Standard) Selects the image size of 3D panoramic images. (16:9/Standard/Wide) Selects the direction to pan the camera when shooting 3D panoramic...
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... RAW/JPEG images recorded with various corrections, such as tone curve, and sharpness. To start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [PMB] t [PMB Help]. What you can edit images recorded in the copy-to folder. • Follow the instructions on the desktop after installation. x "Sony Image Data Suite" With "Sony ....jp/pmb-se/ Note • "PMB" is not compatible with the date. The support information for the "Sony Image Data Suite" (English only): http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/ GB 67 Importing images to "PMB Help". Or, from the start Help, click (PMB Help) displayed on the...
... RAW/JPEG images recorded with various corrections, such as tone curve, and sharpness. To start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [PMB] t [PMB Help]. What you can edit images recorded in the copy-to folder. • Follow the instructions on the desktop after installation. x "Sony Image Data Suite" With "Sony ....jp/pmb-se/ Note • "PMB" is not compatible with the date. The support information for the "Sony Image Data Suite" (English only): http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/ GB 67 Importing images to "PMB Help". Or, from the start Help, click (PMB Help) displayed on the...
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... in yellow, it means no memory card has been inserted. Insert a memory card. Image size: L 16M Aspect ratio: 3:2* (Units: images) Capacity Quality Standard Fine RAW & JPEG RAW 2GB 410 290 80 105 4GB 820 590 155 215 8GB 1650 1150 320 440 16GB 3300 2400 640 880 32GB 6700 4800 1250 1750..., the memory card is full. Others Checking the number of recordable images Once you insert a memory card into the camera and set to shoot using Sony standard memory cards for [RAW]). Replace the memory card with this camera.
... in yellow, it means no memory card has been inserted. Insert a memory card. Image size: L 16M Aspect ratio: 3:2* (Units: images) Capacity Quality Standard Fine RAW & JPEG RAW 2GB 410 290 80 105 4GB 820 590 155 215 8GB 1650 1150 320 440 16GB 3300 2400 640 880 32GB 6700 4800 1250 1750..., the memory card is full. Others Checking the number of recordable images Once you insert a memory card into the camera and set to shoot using Sony standard memory cards for [RAW]). Replace the memory card with this camera.