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Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Sample photo 6 Identifying parts 12 List of icons on the screen 16 Basic operations Operating the camera 19 Menu 23 Shooting images 28 Playing back images 30 Deleting images 32 Using functions with the control wheel DISP (Display Contents 40 (Exposure Comp 43 (Drive Mode 44 (Image Index 51 Using the Photo Creativity function Photo Creativity 33 Background Defocus 34 Brightness 35 Color 36 Vividness 37 Picture Effect 38 3GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Sample photo 6 Identifying parts 12 List of icons on the screen 16 Basic operations Operating the camera 19 Menu 23 Shooting images 28 Playing back images 30 Deleting images 32 Using functions with the control wheel DISP (Display Contents 40 (Exposure Comp 43 (Drive Mode 44 (Image Index 51 Using the Photo Creativity function Photo Creativity 33 Background Defocus 34 Brightness 35 Color 36 Vividness 37 Picture Effect 38 3GB Continued r
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... Metering Mode Focus area mode Object Tracking Face Detection Soft Skin Effect White Balance 7500K A7 G7 DRO/Auto HDR Creative Style Indication Soft keys Picture Effect Smile detection sensitivity indicator Index 17GB Continued r
... Metering Mode Focus area mode Object Tracking Face Detection Soft Skin Effect White Balance 7500K A7 G7 DRO/Auto HDR Creative Style Indication Soft keys Picture Effect Smile detection sensitivity indicator Index 17GB Continued r
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Table of contents Sample photo D Display z 1/125 F3.5 ±0.0 ±0.0 Indication Focus status Shutter speed Aperture value Metered manual Exposure compensation ISO400 ISO sensitivity AE lock Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) 2011-1-1 9:30AM Recorded date/time of the image 12/12 Image number/Number of images in the view mode Appears when HDR did not work on the image. Histogram Menu Index 18GB Appears when Picture Effect did not work on the image.
Table of contents Sample photo D Display z 1/125 F3.5 ±0.0 ±0.0 Indication Focus status Shutter speed Aperture value Metered manual Exposure compensation ISO400 ISO sensitivity AE lock Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) 2011-1-1 9:30AM Recorded date/time of the image 12/12 Image number/Number of images in the view mode Appears when HDR did not work on the image. Histogram Menu Index 18GB Appears when Picture Effect did not work on the image.
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Exposure Comp. DRO/Auto HDR Picture Effect Creative Style Compensates for measuring the brightness. Sets the ISO sensitivity. Corrects the brightness or contrast automatically. Table of contents Panorama Image Size Panorama ...
Exposure Comp. DRO/Auto HDR Picture Effect Creative Style Compensates for measuring the brightness. Sets the ISO sensitivity. Corrects the brightness or contrast automatically. Table of contents Panorama Image Size Panorama ...
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... obtain creative photos easily. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Intelligent Auto]. 2 Select (Photo Creativity). Bkground Defocus (page 34) Brightness (page 35) Color (page 36) Vividness (page 37) Picture Effect (page 38) Adjusts the blurring of the screen. Sample photo Menu Index 3 Select the item you can shoot a subject with the Photo Creativity function...
... obtain creative photos easily. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Intelligent Auto]. 2 Select (Photo Creativity). Bkground Defocus (page 34) Brightness (page 35) Color (page 36) Vividness (page 37) Picture Effect (page 38) Adjusts the blurring of the screen. Sample photo Menu Index 3 Select the item you can shoot a subject with the Photo Creativity function...
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... a Toy Camera photo with sepia color tones and faded contrast. 38GB Continued r Sample photo Menu Index 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Intelligent Auto]. 2 Select (Photo Creativity). 3 Select [Picture Effect]. 4 Select the desired effect. Select the desired effect filter to the original status. (Off) Does not use the...
... a Toy Camera photo with sepia color tones and faded contrast. 38GB Continued r Sample photo Menu Index 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Intelligent Auto]. 2 Select (Photo Creativity). 3 Select [Picture Effect]. 4 Select the desired effect. Select the desired effect filter to the original status. (Off) Does not use the...
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... selected, images may not retain the selected color, depending on the subject. • The available picture effects are limited with Photo Creativity. Index 39GB Select MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Picture Effect] (page 95). You can use more picture effects and make fine adjustment with high contrast in black and white. Table of contents Sample...
... selected, images may not retain the selected color, depending on the subject. • The available picture effects are limited with Photo Creativity. Index 39GB Select MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Picture Effect] (page 95). You can use more picture effects and make fine adjustment with high contrast in black and white. Table of contents Sample...
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...-key portion, that shows how many pixels of contents Sample photo Menu During playback Display Info. Movie - Histogram Displays the luminance distribution graphically, in the picture. Slide Show z What is not displayed during playback (Luminance limit warning). Brighter image will make the entire histogram shift to the right side, and darker...
...-key portion, that shows how many pixels of contents Sample photo Menu During playback Display Info. Movie - Histogram Displays the luminance distribution graphically, in the picture. Slide Show z What is not displayed during playback (Luminance limit warning). Brighter image will make the entire histogram shift to the right side, and darker...
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Note • If the flash is used when the shutter button is pressed, a custom white balance is registered with the flash in later shootings. 90GB Take pictures with the flash light taken into account.
Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Note • If the flash is used when the shutter button is pressed, a custom white balance is registered with the flash in later shootings. 90GB Take pictures with the flash light taken into account.
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...image which retains a specific color, but converts others to obtain the various textures. 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Picture Effect] t desired mode. (Off) (Toy Camera) Does not use the Picture Effect function. You can set the color tone with Option. (High Creates a high-contrast image in black and white. ...Creates the look of contents Picture Effect You can select primary colors or black and white with Option. (Retro Photo) Creates the look by emphasizing color tones. You...
...image which retains a specific color, but converts others to obtain the various textures. 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Picture Effect] t desired mode. (Off) (Toy Camera) Does not use the Picture Effect function. You can set the color tone with Option. (High Creates a high-contrast image in black and white. ...Creates the look of contents Picture Effect You can select primary colors or black and white with Option. (Retro Photo) Creates the look by emphasizing color tones. You...
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...Painting] and [Rich-tone Mono.], the shutter is released three times for one shot. You can select the area to be found in pictures of the scene is indicated on the shooting screen, because the camera is finished. Also, you cannot shoot another image until the image processing... is still processing the image that has been just shot. You cannot use [Picture Effect] with [RAW] and [RAW & JPEG] images. • The [Toy Camera] and [Miniature] effects are not available with the precision digital zoom function...
...Painting] and [Rich-tone Mono.], the shutter is released three times for one shot. You can select the area to be found in pictures of the scene is indicated on the shooting screen, because the camera is finished. Also, you cannot shoot another image until the image processing... is still processing the image that has been just shot. You cannot use [Picture Effect] with [RAW] and [RAW & JPEG] images. • The [Toy Camera] and [Miniature] effects are not available with the precision digital zoom function...
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...) (Sharpness) The higher the value selected, the more the difference of light and shadow is selected when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Picture Effect] (except [Off]) Index 97GB When a lower value is selected, the color of the image is restrained and subdued. Adjusts the sharpness. Table of contents...
...) (Sharpness) The higher the value selected, the more the difference of light and shadow is selected when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Picture Effect] (except [Off]) Index 97GB When a lower value is selected, the color of the image is restrained and subdued. Adjusts the sharpness. Table of contents...
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... (Long exposure shooting), noise reduction is turned on for the same duration that the shutter is in progress, a message appears and you cannot take another picture. On Activates noise reduction for the same duration that the shutter is set the shutter speed to prioritize the image quality. Select this to prioritize...
... (Long exposure shooting), noise reduction is turned on for the same duration that the shutter is in progress, a message appears and you cannot take another picture. On Activates noise reduction for the same duration that the shutter is set the shutter speed to prioritize the image quality. Select this to prioritize...
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...Shoot. Zoom Face Detection Smile Shutter Soft Skin Effect Soft Key C Soft Key B Right Key White Balance Metering Mode DRO/Auto HDR Picture Effect Creative Style Flash Mode Flash Comp. Table of contents Custom Key Settings Assigning functions to the various keys allows you to speed ...t [Custom Key Settings] t desired setting. Tips Autofocus Mode Prec. Dig. MF Assist AEL toggle (page 134) Not set Metering Mode DRO/Auto HDR Picture Effect Creative Style Flash Mode Flash Comp. Tips AF/MF Select Autofocus Mode Autofocus Area Prec. Sample photo Menu Index Right Key Setting Shoot Mode...
...Shoot. Zoom Face Detection Smile Shutter Soft Skin Effect Soft Key C Soft Key B Right Key White Balance Metering Mode DRO/Auto HDR Picture Effect Creative Style Flash Mode Flash Comp. Table of contents Custom Key Settings Assigning functions to the various keys allows you to speed ...t [Custom Key Settings] t desired setting. Tips Autofocus Mode Prec. Dig. MF Assist AEL toggle (page 134) Not set Metering Mode DRO/Auto HDR Picture Effect Creative Style Flash Mode Flash Comp. Tips AF/MF Select Autofocus Mode Autofocus Area Prec. Sample photo Menu Index Right Key Setting Shoot Mode...
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.... Available functions AF/MF Select Autofocus Mode Autofocus Area Face Detection Smile Shutter Soft Skin Effect Quality ISO White Balance Metering Mode DRO/Auto HDR Picture Effect Creative Style Flash Mode Not set Notes • [Custom Key Settings] is set to [Flexible Spot] - Table of contents Sample photo Menu Quality ISO...
.... Available functions AF/MF Select Autofocus Mode Autofocus Area Face Detection Smile Shutter Soft Skin Effect Quality ISO White Balance Metering Mode DRO/Auto HDR Picture Effect Creative Style Flash Mode Not set Notes • [Custom Key Settings] is set to [Flexible Spot] - Table of contents Sample photo Menu Quality ISO...
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.... Menu Index 147GB Auto 1080p 1080i The camera automatically recognizes an HD TV and sets the output resolution. Outputs signals in HD picture quality (1080p). Outputs signals in HD picture quality (1080i). Table of contents Sample photo HDMI Resolution When you connect the camera to a High Definition (HD) TV with HDMI terminals...
.... Menu Index 147GB Auto 1080p 1080i The camera automatically recognizes an HD TV and sets the output resolution. Outputs signals in HD picture quality (1080p). Outputs signals in HD picture quality (1080i). Table of contents Sample photo HDMI Resolution When you connect the camera to a High Definition (HD) TV with HDMI terminals...
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...-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are contained on your computer Following applications are not supported. Table of images shot with your camera. • "Sony Image Data Suite" • "PMB" (Picture Motion Browser) Notes • "PMB" is not compatible with Macintosh computers. • If you have installed the same software, but with your...
...-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are contained on your computer Following applications are not supported. Table of images shot with your camera. • "Sony Image Data Suite" • "PMB" (Picture Motion Browser) Notes • "PMB" is not compatible with Macintosh computers. • If you have installed the same software, but with your...
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...improper attachment of the camera. Index Viewing images Images cannot be dark because the flash light does not reach the subject. The corners of the picture are recorded incorrectly. • Set the correct date and time (page 138). • The area selected with [Lens Comp.: Shading] (page.... • The subject is too bright or too dark for this camera. Blurring of light appears on the image (Ghosting). • The picture was taken in a dark location without the flash, resulting in camera shake. Dots appear and remain on a computer with this phenomenon with [Area...
...improper attachment of the camera. Index Viewing images Images cannot be dark because the flash light does not reach the subject. The corners of the picture are recorded incorrectly. • Set the correct date and time (page 138). • The area selected with [Lens Comp.: Shading] (page.... • The subject is too bright or too dark for this camera. Blurring of light appears on the image (Ghosting). • The picture was taken in a dark location without the flash, resulting in camera shake. Dots appear and remain on a computer with this phenomenon with [Area...
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... Folder 158 Night Portrait 54 Night Scene 54 O Object Tracking 71 P Panorama 57 Panorama Direction 84 Peaking Color 114 Peaking Level 113 Photo Creativity 33 Picture Effect 38, 95 Playback 30 Playback Display 146 Playback on TV 162 Playback zoom 31 PMB 168 PMB Launcher 167 Portrait 54 Power Save 141...
... Folder 158 Night Portrait 54 Night Scene 54 O Object Tracking 71 P Panorama 57 Panorama Direction 84 Peaking Color 114 Peaking Level 113 Photo Creativity 33 Picture Effect 38, 95 Playback 30 Playback Display 146 Playback on TV 162 Playback zoom 31 PMB 168 PMB Launcher 167 Portrait 54 Power Save 141...
Instruction Manual
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... interference in separate service or guarantee documents. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. GB 5 The supplied interface cable must be determined by one or more...or relocate the receiving antenna. - This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in accordance with the instructions, may influence the picture and sound of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable...
... interference in separate service or guarantee documents. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. GB 5 The supplied interface cable must be determined by one or more...or relocate the receiving antenna. - This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in accordance with the instructions, may influence the picture and sound of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable...