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... forth below. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of one (1) year from state to its option, (i) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (ii) replace the product wiffla new or refurbished product. MINIII I II 2-696-103-11 Printed in any software..., these are your rights and obligations with respect to you must deliver the product, freight prepaid, in material or workmanship during service and Sony will , at its original specifications. Please refer to the End User License Agreements included with the Product. This Limited Warranty is provided "AS...
... forth below. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of one (1) year from state to its option, (i) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (ii) replace the product wiffla new or refurbished product. MINIII I II 2-696-103-11 Printed in any software..., these are your rights and obligations with respect to you must deliver the product, freight prepaid, in material or workmanship during service and Sony will , at its original specifications. Please refer to the End User License Agreements included with the Product. This Limited Warranty is provided "AS...
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...for information by sample photos. Operate the camera in this handbook In this handbook Click on a button at upper right on using the camera How to use . Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to use this handbook, the sequence of operations is convenient when searching for information by arrows (t). Marks and notations... used in the order indicated. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Notes on the cover and each page to jump to the ...
...for information by sample photos. Operate the camera in this handbook In this handbook Click on a button at upper right on using the camera How to use . Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to use this handbook, the sequence of operations is convenient when searching for information by arrows (t). Marks and notations... used in the order indicated. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Notes on the cover and each page to jump to the ...
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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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...24 Image Size 24 Brightness/Color 25 Playback 25 Setup 26 Connecting with other equipment Viewing images on a TV 162 Using with your computer 165 Using the software 167 Connecting the camera to the computer 170 Creating a movie disc 172 Printing still images 176 Troubleshooting ...Troubleshooting 177 Warning messages 183 Others Using the camera abroad 186 Memory card 187 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 189 Battery charger 191 Mount Adaptor 192 Electronic Viewfinder 194 AVCHD ...
...24 Image Size 24 Brightness/Color 25 Playback 25 Setup 26 Connecting with other equipment Viewing images on a TV 162 Using with your computer 165 Using the software 167 Connecting the camera to the computer 170 Creating a movie disc 172 Printing still images 176 Troubleshooting ...Troubleshooting 177 Warning messages 183 Others Using the camera abroad 186 Memory card 187 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 189 Battery charger 191 Mount Adaptor 192 Electronic Viewfinder 194 AVCHD ...
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A Screw B Flash* C Connector* * Do not touch this when using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). Insert the connection plate into the battery compartment, then pass... wipe it off with a screw length of contents Sample photo Flash HVL-F7S A Battery/memory card cover B Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a soft clean cloth. If it is not pinched when you close the cover. You will be unable to firmly secure... the camera. C Image sensor position mark (67) D Access lamp E Battery compartment F Memory card insertion slot G Connection plate cover Use this part directly.
A Screw B Flash* C Connector* * Do not touch this when using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). Insert the connection plate into the battery compartment, then pass... wipe it off with a screw length of contents Sample photo Flash HVL-F7S A Battery/memory card cover B Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a soft clean cloth. If it is not pinched when you close the cover. You will be unable to firmly secure... the camera. C Image sensor position mark (67) D Access lamp E Battery compartment F Memory card insertion slot G Connection plate cover Use this part directly.
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... recordable still images Recording mode of icons on the screen Icons are displayed on the control wheel (page 40). You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the screen to indicate the camera status. Table of contents Sample photo Menu List of movies Memory card/Upload Index 16GB...
... recordable still images Recording mode of icons on the screen Icons are displayed on the control wheel (page 40). You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the screen to indicate the camera status. Table of contents Sample photo Menu List of movies Memory card/Upload Index 16GB...
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When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to the control wheel. You can assign the functions to use various functions of the camera. Menu Index 19GB Continued r Touch panel Soft keys Control wheel Control wheel When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Exposure Comp.), and (Drive Mode) functions are assigned to the control wheel. Table of contents Sample photo Basic operations Operating the camera The control wheel, soft keys and touch panel allow you to the right key on the control wheel (page 131).
When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to the control wheel. You can assign the functions to use various functions of the camera. Menu Index 19GB Continued r Touch panel Soft keys Control wheel Control wheel When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Exposure Comp.), and (Drive Mode) functions are assigned to the control wheel. Table of contents Sample photo Basic operations Operating the camera The control wheel, soft keys and touch panel allow you to the right key on the control wheel (page 131).
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Press the center to the soft keys B and C (pages 131 and 132). To use the function shown at the center, press the center of the control wheel (soft key C). To use the function shown at the lower right corner of the screen, press soft key B. A In this handbook, the soft keys are... displayed on the screen. To use the function shown at the upper right corner of the screen, press soft key A. Tips) button. Soft keys The soft keys have different roles, depending...
Press the center to the soft keys B and C (pages 131 and 132). To use the function shown at the center, press the center of the control wheel (soft key C). To use the function shown at the lower right corner of the screen, press soft key B. A In this handbook, the soft keys are... displayed on the screen. To use the function shown at the upper right corner of the screen, press soft key A. Tips) button. Soft keys The soft keys have different roles, depending...
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Slide your finger on the screen (Touch panel). one is using the control wheel, the other is touching and sliding your finger on the screen will scroll the items. Items on bottom parts until the item ...
Slide your finger on the screen (Touch panel). one is using the control wheel, the other is touching and sliding your finger on the screen will scroll the items. Items on bottom parts until the item ...
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Slide your finger. Using a pointed object, such as a pencil, ball-point pen, or the tip of contents Sample photo Operation Control wheel To set a value or adjust Turn it. ...
Slide your finger. Using a pointed object, such as a pencil, ball-point pen, or the tip of contents Sample photo Operation Control wheel To set a value or adjust Turn it. ...
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... mode, such as shooting, playback, or other operations. You can set up the basic settings for playback on a 3D compatible TV. Table of contents Using functions in focus, or defocuses the background. MENU Control wheel Shoot Mode Allows you to make your choice. Shoots 3D panoramic images... used for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as exposure mode, panoramic, Scene Selection. Or, touch the item on the screen. 3 Following ...
... mode, such as shooting, playback, or other operations. You can set up the basic settings for playback on a 3D compatible TV. Table of contents Using functions in focus, or defocuses the background. MENU Control wheel Shoot Mode Allows you to make your choice. Shoots 3D panoramic images... used for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as exposure mode, panoramic, Scene Selection. Or, touch the item on the screen. 3 Following ...
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... for the exposure (shutter speed and aperture). Sets the digital zoom. Shoots the skin smoothly in the focus. Selects the aspect ratio. Selects the method used to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket shooting. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Changes the information to be displayed...
... for the exposure (shutter speed and aperture). Sets the digital zoom. Shoots the skin smoothly in the focus. Selects the aspect ratio. Selects the method used to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket shooting. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Changes the information to be displayed...
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... image size, frame rate, and image quality of flash light. DRO/Auto HDR Picture Effect Creative Style Compensates for measuring the brightness. Selects the method used for the brightness of images to be displayed on the playback screen. 25GB Continued r Selects the image processing method. Allows you to group the playback...
... image size, frame rate, and image quality of flash light. DRO/Auto HDR Picture Effect Creative Style Compensates for measuring the brightness. Selects the method used for the brightness of images to be displayed on the playback screen. 25GB Continued r Selects the image processing method. Allows you to group the playback...
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... an enlarged image when focusing manually. Sets whether or not to show the value of exposure compensation, etc. Sets whether or not to use autofocus when you look through an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately). Reduces the color deviation at the corners of the image right after shooting. Setup...the AF illuminator to prevent eyes from the top menu or the last menu screen. Turns on the grid line that helps you to use the electronic front curtain shutter function. Enhances the outline of color reproduction. Sets whether or not to adjust the composition of images. Compensates...
... an enlarged image when focusing manually. Sets whether or not to show the value of exposure compensation, etc. Sets whether or not to use autofocus when you look through an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately). Reduces the color deviation at the corners of the image right after shooting. Setup...the AF illuminator to prevent eyes from the top menu or the last menu screen. Turns on the grid line that helps you to use the electronic front curtain shutter function. Enhances the outline of color reproduction. Sets whether or not to adjust the composition of images. Compensates...
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...Sets whether or not to play back portrait images. Select Shoot. Recover Image DB Repairs the image database file when inconsistencies are using the touch panel. Display Card Space Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the recordable number of still images on the ...HDMI Resolution Set resolution when connected to the factory-settings. Beep Selects the sound produced when you are found. USB Connection Selects the method used . * Appears when an Eye-Fi card (sold separately). Reset Default Resets the camera to HDMI TV. Folder Name Selects the folder...
...Sets whether or not to play back portrait images. Select Shoot. Recover Image DB Repairs the image database file when inconsistencies are using the touch panel. Display Card Space Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the recordable number of still images on the ...HDMI Resolution Set resolution when connected to the factory-settings. Beep Selects the sound produced when you are found. USB Connection Selects the method used . * Appears when an Eye-Fi card (sold separately). Reset Default Resets the camera to HDMI TV. Folder Name Selects the folder...
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This is convenient to enlarge, then select (Enlarge Image). 2 Adjust the scaling by sliding the image. Notes • You cannot use the enlarged playback function with movies. • To enlarge panoramic images, pause the playback first, and then press (Enlarge Image). When you want to check ...
This is convenient to enlarge, then select (Enlarge Image). 2 Adjust the scaling by sliding the image. Notes • You cannot use the enlarged playback function with movies. • To enlarge panoramic images, pause the playback first, and then press (Enlarge Image). When you want to check ...
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.... Notes • The Photo Creativity function is only available when an E-mount lens is mounted. • The Smile Shutter function cannot be used. • When the Photo Creativity mode is activated, several items that have been set on the menu become invalid. • When the camera...Intelligent Auto] or is turned off, the settings are reset to set from the items displayed at the bottom of contents Using the Photo Creativity function Photo Creativity Using Photo Creativity, you can shoot a subject with the Photo Creativity function. 33GB Adjusts the color. You can adjust [...
.... Notes • The Photo Creativity function is only available when an E-mount lens is mounted. • The Smile Shutter function cannot be used. • When the Photo Creativity mode is activated, several items that have been set on the menu become invalid. • When the camera...Intelligent Auto] or is turned off, the settings are reset to set from the items displayed at the bottom of contents Using the Photo Creativity function Photo Creativity Using Photo Creativity, you can shoot a subject with the Photo Creativity function. 33GB Adjusts the color. You can adjust [...
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... closer to the subject. • Lengthen the distance between the subject and the background. 34GB Notes • The defocusing range available depends on the lens used . You can record a movie with a value adjusted with the defocusing effect. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Intelligent Auto]. 2 Select (Photo Creativity). 3 Select...Select AUTO to restore to make the subject stand out, while checking the defocusing effect on the distance from the subject or the lens used . • The defocusing effect may not be noticeable, depending on the LCD monitor. z For a better result of contents Sample...
... closer to the subject. • Lengthen the distance between the subject and the background. 34GB Notes • The defocusing range available depends on the lens used . You can record a movie with a value adjusted with the defocusing effect. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Intelligent Auto]. 2 Select (Photo Creativity). 3 Select...Select AUTO to restore to make the subject stand out, while checking the defocusing effect on the distance from the subject or the lens used . • The defocusing effect may not be noticeable, depending on the LCD monitor. z For a better result of contents Sample...
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Select the desired effect filter to the original status. (Off) Does not use the Picture Effect function. (Toy Camera) Creates the look in Photo Creativity. Select AUTO to restore to achieve more impressive and artistic expression. Sample photo ...
Select the desired effect filter to the original status. (Off) Does not use the Picture Effect function. (Toy Camera) Creates the look in Photo Creativity. Select AUTO to restore to achieve more impressive and artistic expression. Sample photo ...
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You can use more picture effects and make fine adjustment with high contrast in black and white. Index 39GB Select MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Picture Effect] (page 95). Table ...
You can use more picture effects and make fine adjustment with high contrast in black and white. Index 39GB Select MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Picture Effect] (page 95). Table ...