Instruction Manual
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...or electric shock. Record the serial number in the U.S.A. Refer to operate from the type of any kind into the set may cause hazards. DSC-H50 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to have a suitable outlet installed. Carefully observe all warnings, ...not recommended by forcing it in. [ Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for future reference. Use [ Power Sources This set should still fail to fit, contact your Sony dealer regarding this product.
...or electric shock. Record the serial number in the U.S.A. Refer to operate from the type of any kind into the set may cause hazards. DSC-H50 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to have a suitable outlet installed. Carefully observe all warnings, ...not recommended by forcing it in. [ Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for future reference. Use [ Power Sources This set should still fail to fit, contact your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Instruction Manual
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... two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that any questions about this manual could void your used rechargeable batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. If you have any changes or modifications not expressly... result. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. For Customers in this product, you . For more information regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-H50 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
... two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that any questions about this manual could void your used rechargeable batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. If you have any changes or modifications not expressly... result. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. For Customers in this product, you . For more information regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-H50 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Instruction Manual
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...Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook 32 Indicators on the screen 33 Battery life and memory capacity 36 Battery life and number of images you can record/view 36 Recordable number of still images and recordable time of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this first 4 Notes on using the camera 8 ...Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) ........ 13 3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock 15 Shooting images easily 16 Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display 17 Shooting in Smile Shutter mode 20 Shooting with manual adjustment 21 Viewing/deleting images 23 Learning the various functions -
...Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook 32 Indicators on the screen 33 Battery life and memory capacity 36 Battery life and number of images you can record/view 36 Recordable number of still images and recordable time of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this first 4 Notes on using the camera 8 ...Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) ........ 13 3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock 15 Shooting images easily 16 Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display 17 Shooting in Smile Shutter mode 20 Shooting with manual adjustment 21 Viewing/deleting images 23 Learning the various functions -
Instruction Manual
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... (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ Battery case (1) GB • Lens cap (1)/Lens cap strap (1) • USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) • CD-ROM (1) - "Cyber-shot Handbook" - "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Attach the shoulder strap and lens cap strap to prevent the camera from being dropped and damaged. 9 Cyber-shot application software -
... (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ Battery case (1) GB • Lens cap (1)/Lens cap strap (1) • USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) • CD-ROM (1) - "Cyber-shot Handbook" - "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Attach the shoulder strap and lens cap strap to prevent the camera from being dropped and damaged. 9 Cyber-shot application software -
Instruction Manual
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...with the focus on a distant subject. GB 17 P Program Auto Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually. Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is sharpened. Easy Shooting Allows easy shooting with easy-to shoot after adjusting the aperture ...value manually. A Aperture Priority Shooting Allows you to -see page 20. Snow Shoots snow scenes in white more vividly. Twilight Shoots...
...with the focus on a distant subject. GB 17 P Program Auto Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually. Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is sharpened. Easy Shooting Allows easy shooting with easy-to shoot after adjusting the aperture ...value manually. A Aperture Priority Shooting Allows you to -see page 20. Snow Shoots snow scenes in white more vividly. Twilight Shoots...
Instruction Manual
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... Turn the wheel dial to set the value while the value is set. 3 To set is adjusted. Shooting with manual adjustment [ Using the wheel dial You can change the following operations. When manual focus is selected, the distance which the focus is set other items, press z and then perform the following settings...
... Turn the wheel dial to set the value while the value is set. 3 To set is adjusted. Shooting with manual adjustment [ Using the wheel dial You can change the following operations. When manual focus is selected, the distance which the focus is set other items, press z and then perform the following settings...
Instruction Manual
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... PictBridge connecting AE/AF lock ISO number NR slow shutter Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure Value AF range finder frame indicator Semi manual Manual focus Macro Operation guide for shooting image Manual focus bar Recording/Standby a movie Recording time (minutes : seconds) Folder-file number 34 2008 1 1 9:30 AM Recorded date/time of the...
... PictBridge connecting AE/AF lock ISO number NR slow shutter Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure Value AF range finder frame indicator Semi manual Manual focus Macro Operation guide for shooting image Manual focus bar Recording/Standby a movie Recording time (minutes : seconds) Folder-file number 34 2008 1 1 9:30 AM Recorded date/time of the...
Instruction Manual
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... mm (1/2.5 type equivalent) area is used in the camera. Total pixel number of camera: Approx. 10.3 Megapixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 9.1 Megapixels Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar ...15× zoom lens f = 5.2 - 78 mm (31 - 465 mm (35 mm film equivalent)) F2.7(W) - 4.5(T) Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual exposure, Scene Selection (10 modes) White balance: Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1,2,3, Incandescent, Flash, One push File format (DCF compliant): Still...
... mm (1/2.5 type equivalent) area is used in the camera. Total pixel number of camera: Approx. 10.3 Megapixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 9.1 Megapixels Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar ...15× zoom lens f = 5.2 - 78 mm (31 - 465 mm (35 mm film equivalent)) F2.7(W) - 4.5(T) Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual exposure, Scene Selection (10 modes) White balance: Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1,2,3, Incandescent, Flash, One push File format (DCF compliant): Still...
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However, the ™ or ® marks are , in this manual are not used in all cases in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other ... registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. • Adobe and Reader are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. GB 43 Trademarks • , "Cyber-shot" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick", , "Memory Stick PRO", , "Memory Stick Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo", , "Memory Stick...
However, the ™ or ® marks are , in this manual are not used in all cases in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other ... registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. • Adobe and Reader are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. GB 43 Trademarks • , "Cyber-shot" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick", , "Memory Stick PRO", , "Memory Stick Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo", , "Memory Stick...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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Digital Still Camera Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-H50 Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly together with the "Instruction Manual" and the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide", and retain them for future reference. © 2008 Sony Corporation VCLICK! Table of contents Basic Operations Using the shooting functions Using the viewing functions Customizing the settings Viewing images on a TV Using your computer Printing still images Troubleshooting Others Index 3-295-460-11(1) GB
Digital Still Camera Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-H50 Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly together with the "Instruction Manual" and the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide", and retain them for future reference. © 2008 Sony Corporation VCLICK! Table of contents Basic Operations Using the shooting functions Using the viewing functions Customizing the settings Viewing images on a TV Using your computer Printing still images Troubleshooting Others Index 3-295-460-11(1) GB
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... the lens hood Storing the lens hood Attaching a conversion lens (not supplied) Remote Control Indicators on a subject successfully 8 Exposure - On using the camera 2 Basic techniques for better images 8 Focus - HOME/Menu 58 Menu items 61 4 On "image quality" and "image size 12 Flash - Focusing...Operations Using the mode dial 28 Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode 29 Shooting still images (Scene Selection 33 Shooting in the dark (Night Shot 38 Using the wheel dial 39 Shooting with manual adjustment 40 Shooting with Program Shift Shooting with shutter speed priority mode Shooting ...
... the lens hood Storing the lens hood Attaching a conversion lens (not supplied) Remote Control Indicators on a subject successfully 8 Exposure - On using the camera 2 Basic techniques for better images 8 Focus - HOME/Menu 58 Menu items 61 4 On "image quality" and "image size 12 Flash - Focusing...Operations Using the mode dial 28 Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode 29 Shooting still images (Scene Selection 33 Shooting in the dark (Night Shot 38 Using the wheel dial 39 Shooting with manual adjustment 40 Shooting with Program Shift Shooting with shutter speed priority mode Shooting ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... 43). Basic techniques for better images Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. Metering Mode: Allows you can create various images by the camera (page 44). However, you to change the part of the subject to be measured to the proper ...value in the Auto Adjustment mode. Manual exposure: Allows you release the shutter. Exposure is the amount of the...
... 43). Basic techniques for better images Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. Metering Mode: Allows you can create various images by the camera (page 44). However, you to change the part of the subject to be measured to the proper ...value in the Auto Adjustment mode. Manual exposure: Allows you release the shutter. Exposure is the amount of the...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up more memory, and the image is affected by the lighting conditions. If it ...However, you cannot see the differences on a computer screen. "Image size" is printed or displayed on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is shown by light sources Weather/lighting Characteristics of the subject...Incandescent Reddish The color tones are adjusted automatically in fine detail. Although you can adjust color tones manually with [White Balance] (page 69).
Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up more memory, and the image is affected by the lighting conditions. If it ...However, you cannot see the differences on a computer screen. "Image size" is printed or displayed on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is shown by light sources Weather/lighting Characteristics of the subject...Incandescent Reddish The color tones are adjusted automatically in fine detail. Although you can adjust color tones manually with [White Balance] (page 69).
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... (46) Macro (31) Operation guide for shooting image Display C Display 96 00:25:05 REAR D Display C:32:00 Indication Manual focus bar (47) Indication Recording folder (91) • This does not appear when using internal memory. Number of recordable images Recording Media ("Memory Stick Duo", ...
... (46) Macro (31) Operation guide for shooting image Display C Display 96 00:25:05 REAR D Display C:32:00 Indication Manual focus bar (47) Indication Recording folder (91) • This does not appear when using internal memory. Number of recordable images Recording Media ("Memory Stick Duo", ...
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... the shutter speed and the aperture value). t page 41 A: Aperture Priority Shooting* Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually. Basic Operations Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to -see indicators. Mode dial : : P: Auto Adjustment mode Allows shooting ... Program Auto mode* Allows you to shoot with audio. t page 29 Easy Shooting mode Allows you to shoot still images using the menu. (For details on the functions available t page 61) 28 t page 42 M: Manual Exposure Shooting* Allows you to SCN. t page 33 * You can select , , , , , in ...
... the shutter speed and the aperture value). t page 41 A: Aperture Priority Shooting* Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually. Basic Operations Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to -see indicators. Mode dial : : P: Auto Adjustment mode Allows shooting ... Program Auto mode* Allows you to shoot with audio. t page 29 Easy Shooting mode Allows you to shoot still images using the menu. (For details on the functions available t page 61) 28 t page 42 M: Manual Exposure Shooting* Allows you to SCN. t page 33 * You can select , , , , , in ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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..., press z and then perform the following operations. Move the yellow indication V to change the setting values when shooting with the manual adjustment modes (shutter speed priority mode, aperture priority mode, manual exposure mode), ISO sensitivity adjustment, the focus method adjustment or the EV adjustment. The displayed value is displayed in yellow. Items...
..., press z and then perform the following operations. Move the yellow indication V to change the setting values when shooting with the manual adjustment modes (shutter speed priority mode, aperture priority mode, manual exposure mode), ISO sensitivity adjustment, the focus method adjustment or the EV adjustment. The displayed value is displayed in yellow. Items...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... objects appear stopped. Shooting with . 40 Unavailable Modes selected from the menu screen when the mode dial is displayed in shooting mode are marked with manual adjustment The camera automatically adjusts the focus and the exposure, however, you can...
... objects appear stopped. Shooting with . 40 Unavailable Modes selected from the menu screen when the mode dial is displayed in shooting mode are marked with manual adjustment The camera automatically adjusts the focus and the exposure, however, you can...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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Shooting with shutter speed priority mode You can adjust the shutter speed manually. 1 Select S with the mode dial. 2 Select a shutter speed with the wheel dial (page 39). You can select a shutter speed from P* to P. • You cannot shift ... the aperture value and shutter speed combination is canceled. • Setting the mode dial to 30 seconds. 3 Shoot the image. 41 Basic Operations Shooting with manual adjustment Shooting with Program Shift You can change the aperture value and shutter speed combination depending on your shooting situations. • When the flash mode...
Shooting with shutter speed priority mode You can adjust the shutter speed manually. 1 Select S with the mode dial. 2 Select a shutter speed with the wheel dial (page 39). You can select a shutter speed from P* to P. • You cannot shift ... the aperture value and shutter speed combination is canceled. • Setting the mode dial to 30 seconds. 3 Shoot the image. 41 Basic Operations Shooting with manual adjustment Shooting with Program Shift You can change the aperture value and shutter speed combination depending on your shooting situations. • When the flash mode...
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.... 1 Select A with the mode dial. 2 Select an aperture value with the wheel dial (page 39). - Shooting with aperture priority mode You can manually adjust the amount of light that you adjust the flashing values again. • The flash is set to (Flash forced on), (Slow synchro) or ... is not obtained after making the settings, the setting value indicators on the screen flash when the shutter button is pressed halfway down . Shooting with manual adjustment The setting range of the shutter speed Aperture value (F value) (Wide) AApprox. ×2.1 BApprox. ×15 1/4000 to 30 seconds ...
.... 1 Select A with the mode dial. 2 Select an aperture value with the wheel dial (page 39). - Shooting with aperture priority mode You can manually adjust the amount of light that you adjust the flashing values again. • The flash is set to (Flash forced on), (Slow synchro) or ... is not obtained after making the settings, the setting value indicators on the screen flash when the shutter button is pressed halfway down . Shooting with manual adjustment The setting range of the shutter speed Aperture value (F value) (Wide) AApprox. ×2.1 BApprox. ×15 1/4000 to 30 seconds ...
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... (yellow) 3 Select an ISO value with the wheel dial (page 39). The difference between the settings and proper exposure judged by the camera appears as the most suitable by simply setting the mode dial to (Flash forced on the screen flash when the shutter button is turned off... ). Shooting with manual adjustment Shooting with manual exposure mode You can manually adjust the shutter speed and the aperture values. 1 Select M with the mode dial. 2 Select a shutter speed with the ...
... (yellow) 3 Select an ISO value with the wheel dial (page 39). The difference between the settings and proper exposure judged by the camera appears as the most suitable by simply setting the mode dial to (Flash forced on the screen flash when the shutter button is turned off... ). Shooting with manual adjustment Shooting with manual exposure mode You can manually adjust the shutter speed and the aperture values. 1 Select M with the mode dial. 2 Select a shutter speed with the ...