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Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through ISO = Recording sensitivity Overexposure = too much light Whitish image Correct exposure Underexposure ...Mode: Allows you release the shutter. t page 37 Image Brightness (EV): Allows you can create various images by the camera. Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. t step 5 in the auto adjustment mode. Exposure is automatically set to adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually. ...
Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through ISO = Recording sensitivity Overexposure = too much light Whitish image Correct exposure Underexposure ...Mode: Allows you release the shutter. t page 37 Image Brightness (EV): Allows you can create various images by the camera. Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. t step 5 in the auto adjustment mode. Exposure is automatically set to adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually. ...
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... warning appears, you use the flash for better lighting or using certain shutter speeds*, the NR slow shutter function activates automatically to reduce the picture noise. * When [ISO] ...[400] to [1000], or the mode dial is set to (High Sensitivity): 1/25 second or slower 125 Shutter speed (36) F3.5 Aperture value (36) +2.0EV Exposure Value (37, t step5 in "Read This First")...metering cross hair (45) AF range finder frame (38) E Display Indication Histogram (27, 38) NR slow shutter (36) • When using a tripod or other means to insufficient lighting. D Display E + Indication ...
... warning appears, you use the flash for better lighting or using certain shutter speeds*, the NR slow shutter function activates automatically to reduce the picture noise. * When [ISO] ...[400] to [1000], or the mode dial is set to (High Sensitivity): 1/25 second or slower 125 Shutter speed (36) F3.5 Aperture value (36) +2.0EV Exposure Value (37, t step5 in "Read This First")...metering cross hair (45) AF range finder frame (38) E Display Indication Histogram (27, 38) NR slow shutter (36) • When using a tripod or other means to insufficient lighting. D Display E + Indication ...
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..." capacity (28) Image number/Number of the playback image Menu (43) Playing back Multi Burst images in series (41) Select images Adjust volume 500 F3.5 Shutter speed (36) Aperture value (36) Playback image (t step 6 in "Read This First") 26 Playback folder (49) • This does not appear when using internal memory. Exposure...
..." capacity (28) Image number/Number of the playback image Menu (43) Playing back Multi Burst images in series (41) Select images Adjust volume 500 F3.5 Shutter speed (36) Aperture value (36) Playback image (t step 6 in "Read This First") 26 Playback folder (49) • This does not appear when using internal memory. Exposure...
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...When recording movies During playback - The shutter speed is slow or high. • The histogram may occur when: - During playback of movies • A large difference in the following situations: While shooting - When you are using other cameras. When you are rotating still images....camera Changing the screen display Each time you press the (Screen display switch) button, the display changes as follows. (Screen display switch) button Histogram on Histogram display Indicators off • By pressing the (Screen display switch) button longer, you can brighten the LCD backlight (DSC-H5...
...When recording movies During playback - The shutter speed is slow or high. • The histogram may occur when: - During playback of movies • A large difference in the following situations: While shooting - When you are using other cameras. When you are rotating still images....camera Changing the screen display Each time you press the (Screen display switch) button, the display changes as follows. (Screen display switch) button Histogram on Histogram display Indicators off • By pressing the (Screen display switch) button longer, you can brighten the LCD backlight (DSC-H5...
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... turning the jog dial, you want to set items that are not available to change the setting values when shooting with the manual adjustment modes (shutter speed priority mode, aperture priority mode, manual exposure mode) or the EV adjustment. Jog dial To select the value Turn the jog dial to select. 32...
... turning the jog dial, you want to set items that are not available to change the setting values when shooting with the manual adjustment modes (shutter speed priority mode, aperture priority mode, manual exposure mode) or the EV adjustment. Jog dial To select the value Turn the jog dial to select. 32...
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t step 5 in "Read This First" P: Program Auto Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Also, you can select the various settings using the menu. (For details on the functions available t page 44) ... 36). Also, you can select various settings using the menu. (For details on the functions available t page 44) S: Shutter Speed Priority Shooting Allows you to the scene. Mode dial Enjoying the camera Control button : Movie t step 5 in "Read This First" 33 Also you can select the various settings using the menu...
t step 5 in "Read This First" P: Program Auto Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Also, you can select the various settings using the menu. (For details on the functions available t page 44) ... 36). Also, you can select various settings using the menu. (For details on the functions available t page 44) S: Shutter Speed Priority Shooting Allows you to the scene. Mode dial Enjoying the camera Control button : Movie t step 5 in "Read This First" 33 Also you can select the various settings using the menu...
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...) Faster Moving objects appear stopped. Slower Moving objects appear to . • You cannot shift the aperture value and shutter speed combination when the shutter button is shifted. 2 Shoot the image. Shooting with manual adjustment The camera automatically adjusts the focus and the exposure, however, you can change while maintaining the shift amount. 35 Enjoying...
...) Faster Moving objects appear stopped. Slower Moving objects appear to . • You cannot shift the aperture value and shutter speed combination when the shutter button is shifted. 2 Shoot the image. Shooting with manual adjustment The camera automatically adjusts the focus and the exposure, however, you can change while maintaining the shift amount. 35 Enjoying...
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... value using a tripod is recommended to prevent the effects of vibration. • If you select slow shutter speeds, it takes time to process the data. • If you select certain shutter speeds*, the NR slow shutter function activates automatically to reduce the picture noise and "NR" appears. * When [ISO] is [Auto...or longer are indicated by ["], for example, 1". • When you set to (Flash forced on) or (Flash forced off). • When the shutter speed is canceled. • Setting the mode dial to other than P or turning off ). 36 When the zoom is set fully to the W side,...
... value using a tripod is recommended to prevent the effects of vibration. • If you select slow shutter speeds, it takes time to process the data. • If you select certain shutter speeds*, the NR slow shutter function activates automatically to reduce the picture noise and "NR" appears. * When [ISO] is [Auto...or longer are indicated by ["], for example, 1". • When you set to (Flash forced on) or (Flash forced off). • When the shutter speed is canceled. • Setting the mode dial to other than P or turning off ). 36 When the zoom is set fully to the W side,...
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... using the jog dial (page 32). You can manually adjust the shutter speed and the aperture values. 1 Select a shutter speed using the jog dial (page 32). 2 Select an aperture value using the jog dial (page 32). Enjoying the camera Shooting with manual exposure mode P S AM You can shoot in ...extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is determined automatically by simply setting the mode dial to (Flash forced on the screen flash when the shutter button is turned off ). ...
... using the jog dial (page 32). You can manually adjust the shutter speed and the aperture values. 1 Select a shutter speed using the jog dial (page 32). 2 Select an aperture value using the jog dial (page 32). Enjoying the camera Shooting with manual exposure mode P S AM You can shoot in ...extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is determined automatically by simply setting the mode dial to (Flash forced on the screen flash when the shutter button is turned off ). ...
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Records a series of five images is convenient for checking your form in [Bracket Step] mode (page 47). Enjoying the camera Burst ( ) Exposure Bracket (BRK) ( : The default setting) Records the maximum number of the subject. • You can ...image with the appropriate exposure after recording when you can select the Multi Burst shutter interval in succession (refer to the following shutter speeds. On the Burst • The flash is approximately 0.9 second (DSC-H5) or 0.8 second (DSC-H2). 41 Continuous shooting Shooting continuously P S AM Select a continuous shooting ...
Records a series of five images is convenient for checking your form in [Bracket Step] mode (page 47). Enjoying the camera Burst ( ) Exposure Bracket (BRK) ( : The default setting) Records the maximum number of the subject. • You can ...image with the appropriate exposure after recording when you can select the Multi Burst shutter interval in succession (refer to the following shutter speeds. On the Burst • The flash is approximately 0.9 second (DSC-H5) or 0.8 second (DSC-H2). 41 Continuous shooting Shooting continuously P S AM Select a continuous shooting ...
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...back images shot with Multi Burst using a computer or a camera not equipped with the Multi Burst function, the image is ...mode. To pause/resume: Press z on the adjusted brightness. • The recording interval is approximately 0.9 second (DSC-H5) or 0.8 second (DSC-H2). • If the subject is [400] to [1000]: 1/25 second or slower • You ... Press b/B in a series of images shot with the selected bracket step value. • You cannot select the following shutter speeds. Press z to a mode other than 1/30 second • When playing back a series of images shot with Multi...
...back images shot with Multi Burst using a computer or a camera not equipped with the Multi Burst function, the image is ...mode. To pause/resume: Press z on the adjusted brightness. • The recording interval is approximately 0.9 second (DSC-H5) or 0.8 second (DSC-H2). • If the subject is [400] to [1000]: 1/25 second or slower • You ... Press b/B in a series of images shot with the selected bracket step value. • You cannot select the following shutter speeds. Press z to a mode other than 1/30 second • When playing back a series of images shot with Multi...
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... mode. When shooting with a slow shutter speed • There is achieved. • When you press and hold the shutter button halfway down using optical zoom (up when shooting fast moving subjects with . Smart (Smart zoom) () Enlarges the image digitally with almost no lock sound when the... Camera 1 1 For details on the operation 1 page 56 The default settings are marked with continued focus. • Battery consumption may be faster than in any other AF mode. On the [Continuous] (C AF) • Focus adjustment may not be able to keep up to [7M] (DSC-H5), [6M] (DSC...
... mode. When shooting with a slow shutter speed • There is achieved. • When you press and hold the shutter button halfway down using optical zoom (up when shooting fast moving subjects with . Smart (Smart zoom) () Enlarges the image digitally with almost no lock sound when the... Camera 1 1 For details on the operation 1 page 56 The default settings are marked with continued focus. • Battery consumption may be faster than in any other AF mode. On the [Continuous] (C AF) • Focus adjustment may not be able to keep up to [7M] (DSC-H5), [6M] (DSC...
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...are marked with . On Expands double. Select the timing that the flash strobes. Flash Sync. Since the flash strobes right before the shutter is closed, this allows you to the time you to get your shot closer to reflect the trail of the screen double in manual... strobes right after the shutter is selected, the red-eye reduction effect may not be available at slower shutter speeds. 60 On the [Rear] • When the shutter speed is too high, the [Rear] setting effect may not be available. • When the red-eye reduction is released, this setting. Camera 2 2 For details...
...are marked with . On Expands double. Select the timing that the flash strobes. Flash Sync. Since the flash strobes right before the shutter is closed, this allows you to the time you to get your shot closer to reflect the trail of the screen double in manual... strobes right after the shutter is selected, the red-eye reduction effect may not be available at slower shutter speeds. 60 On the [Rear] • When the shutter speed is too high, the [Rear] setting effect may not be available. • When the red-eye reduction is released, this setting. Camera 2 2 For details...
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Always activates the anti-blur function. Shooting Continuous Activates the anti-blur function when pressing the shutter button halfway down. Attach the supplied adaptor ring, then attach a conversion lens. Off Does not attach a lens. • When using...Conversion Lens Sets for achieving appropriate focus when attaching a conversion lens (not supplied). When the shutter speed is limited. • For details, see the operating instructions supplied with your conversion lens. 61 When camera shake is not • The anti-blur function may be blocked, causing the shadow to ....
Always activates the anti-blur function. Shooting Continuous Activates the anti-blur function when pressing the shutter button halfway down. Attach the supplied adaptor ring, then attach a conversion lens. Off Does not attach a lens. • When using...Conversion Lens Sets for achieving appropriate focus when attaching a conversion lens (not supplied). When the shutter speed is limited. • For details, see the operating instructions supplied with your conversion lens. 61 When camera shake is not • The anti-blur function may be blocked, causing the shadow to ....
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...8226; (Twilight) or (Landscape) is selected in the Scene Selection. - The F value and shutter speed flash when you are shooting a spotlighted subject in a dark location such as on ) when (Beach), (High-Speed Shutter) or (Landscape) is selected in "Read This First"). Select the metering mode (page 45)... or adjust the exposure (page 37, t step 5 in "Read This First"). • When the brightness of the LCD backlight (DSC-H5 only)/finder backlight is occurring.
...8226; (Twilight) or (Landscape) is selected in the Scene Selection. - The F value and shutter speed flash when you are shooting a spotlighted subject in a dark location such as on ) when (Beach), (High-Speed Shutter) or (Landscape) is selected in "Read This First"). Select the metering mode (page 45)... or adjust the exposure (page 37, t step 5 in "Read This First"). • When the brightness of the LCD backlight (DSC-H5 only)/finder backlight is occurring.
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...camera DSC-H5 Approx. 7 410 000 pixels DSC-H2 Approx. 6 183 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera DSC-H5 Approx. 7 201 000 pixels DSC-H2 Approx. 6 003 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 12× zoom lens f = 6.0 - 72.0 mm (36 - 432 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 - 3.7 Exposure control Automatic exposure, Shutter speed...jack mini-B USB communication Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) [LCD screen] LCD panel DSC-H5 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive DSC-H2 5.1 cm (2.0 type) TFT drive Total number of dots DSC-H5 230 400 (960×240) dots DSC-H2 84 960 (354×...
...camera DSC-H5 Approx. 7 410 000 pixels DSC-H2 Approx. 6 183 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera DSC-H5 Approx. 7 201 000 pixels DSC-H2 Approx. 6 003 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 12× zoom lens f = 6.0 - 72.0 mm (36 - 432 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 - 3.7 Exposure control Automatic exposure, Shutter speed...jack mini-B USB communication Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) [LCD screen] LCD panel DSC-H5 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive DSC-H2 5.1 cm (2.0 type) TFT drive Total number of dots DSC-H5 230 400 (960×240) dots DSC-H2 84 960 (354×...
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... 64 Creating 63 Format 62, 63 Function Guide 58 H High Sensitivity t step 5 in "Read This First" High-Speed Shutter t step 5 in "Read This First" Histogram 27, 38 Holding the camera t step 5 in "Read This First" I Identifying parts 18 Image file storage destinations and file names 77 Image quality...48 ISO 14, 15, 47 J JPG 77 L Landscape t step 5 in "Read This First" Language 65 t step 2 in "Read This First" LCD Backlight (DSC-H5 only 65 LCD Screen..........see "Screen" M M AF 57 Macintosh computer 83 Recommended environment 83 Macro t step 5 in "Read This First" Mains lead t step 1...
... 64 Creating 63 Format 62, 63 Function Guide 58 H High Sensitivity t step 5 in "Read This First" High-Speed Shutter t step 5 in "Read This First" Histogram 27, 38 Holding the camera t step 5 in "Read This First" I Identifying parts 18 Image file storage destinations and file names 77 Image quality...48 ISO 14, 15, 47 J JPG 77 L Landscape t step 5 in "Read This First" Language 65 t step 2 in "Read This First" LCD Backlight (DSC-H5 only 65 LCD Screen..........see "Screen" M M AF 57 Macintosh computer 83 Recommended environment 83 Macro t step 5 in "Read This First" Mains lead t step 1...
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... This First" Portrait t step 5 in "Read This First" Power cord t step 1 in "Read This First" Precautions 112 Precision digital zoom ..........57 Pressing halfway down.........13 t step 5 in "Read This First" Print 85 Index mode 86 Single-image mode........86 Print order...Camera 1 57 Camera 2 60 Internal Memory Tool 62 Memory Stick Tool ....... 63 Setup 1 65 Setup 2 67 Setup 1 65 Setup 2 67 Sharpness 48 Shooting Movie t step 5 in "Read This First" Still image t step 5 in "Read This First" Shooting menu 45 Shooting movies t step 5 in "Read This First" Shoulder strap 20 Shutter speed...
... This First" Portrait t step 5 in "Read This First" Power cord t step 1 in "Read This First" Precautions 112 Precision digital zoom ..........57 Pressing halfway down.........13 t step 5 in "Read This First" Print 85 Index mode 86 Single-image mode........86 Print order...Camera 1 57 Camera 2 60 Internal Memory Tool 62 Memory Stick Tool ....... 63 Setup 1 65 Setup 2 67 Setup 1 65 Setup 2 67 Sharpness 48 Shooting Movie t step 5 in "Read This First" Still image t step 5 in "Read This First" Shooting menu 45 Shooting movies t step 5 in "Read This First" Shoulder strap 20 Shutter speed...