Instruction Manual
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... batteries are recyclable. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-H7 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the following two conditions:... the specified type only. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-H9 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Battery charger This power unit is subject to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position...
... batteries are recyclable. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-H7 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the following two conditions:... the specified type only. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-H9 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Battery charger This power unit is subject to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position...
Instruction Manual
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...dial to move over the range of movement may cause malfunction. 18 FINDER/LCD button Finder Adjustment dial [ Adjusting the angle of the LCD screen (DSC-H9 only) You can choose to shoot either using the finder or the LCD screen. [ DISP Changing the screen display Press v (DISP) on ...the LCD screen. Each time you shoot subjects in the dark (DSC-H9 only) The Night Shot function lets you press v (DISP) button, the LCD screen or the LCD finder changes as follows. Brightness of the LCD screen. NIGHTSHOT switch...
...dial to move over the range of movement may cause malfunction. 18 FINDER/LCD button Finder Adjustment dial [ Adjusting the angle of the LCD screen (DSC-H9 only) You can choose to shoot either using the finder or the LCD screen. [ DISP Changing the screen display Press v (DISP) on ...the LCD screen. Each time you shoot subjects in the dark (DSC-H9 only) The Night Shot function lets you press v (DISP) button, the LCD screen or the LCD finder changes as follows. Brightness of the LCD screen. NIGHTSHOT switch...
Instruction Manual
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...still image size. Red Eye Reduction Sets to the scene. For details on the operation 1 page 25 Menu items The available menu items vary depending on DSC-H7. REC Mode* Selects the continuous shooting method. SETUP Selects shooting settings. * Menu items can be set menu items on DSC-H9... Selects the anti-blur mode. White Bal Adjusts the color tones. Metering Mode* Selects the metering mode. DSC-H9 /BRK button (REC Mode) button (Metering Mode) 26 Only the available items are displayed on the mode...To set on the menu screen only on the camera mode.
...still image size. Red Eye Reduction Sets to the scene. For details on the operation 1 page 25 Menu items The available menu items vary depending on DSC-H7. REC Mode* Selects the continuous shooting method. SETUP Selects shooting settings. * Menu items can be set menu items on DSC-H9... Selects the anti-blur mode. White Bal Adjusts the color tones. Metering Mode* Selects the metering mode. DSC-H9 /BRK button (REC Mode) button (Metering Mode) 26 Only the available items are displayed on the mode...To set on the menu screen only on the camera mode.
Instruction Manual
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Recording mode Metering mode Face Detection SteadyShot Vibration warning Self-timer Zoom scaling Color mode Contrast Sharpness PictBridge connecting Protect Volume Print order (DPOF) mark Zoom scaling PictBridge connecting 30 Indicators on the screen Each time you press v (DISP) button, the display changes (page 18). [ When shooting still images [ When shooting movies [ When playing back A E Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size P S A M Mode dial/Menu (Scene Selection) Mode dial Night Shot (DSC-H9 only) White balance VOL.
Recording mode Metering mode Face Detection SteadyShot Vibration warning Self-timer Zoom scaling Color mode Contrast Sharpness PictBridge connecting Protect Volume Print order (DPOF) mark Zoom scaling PictBridge connecting 30 Indicators on the screen Each time you press v (DISP) button, the display changes (page 18). [ When shooting still images [ When shooting movies [ When playing back A E Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size P S A M Mode dial/Menu (Scene Selection) Mode dial Night Shot (DSC-H9 only) White balance VOL.
Instruction Manual
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...times. - The camera has been turned on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The number of images/battery life does not change, regardless of image size. [ When viewing still images No. Shooting once every 30 seconds. - of Images DSC-H9 Approx. 6000 DSC-H7 Approx. 7200...The battery power is low. - [Face Detection] is used frequently. - The zoom is set to [On]. [ When shooting still images LCD screen/ Finder DSC-H9 LCD screen Finder DSC-H7 LCD screen Finder No. The brightness of Backlight is set to up. - [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor]. - ...
...times. - The camera has been turned on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The number of images/battery life does not change, regardless of image size. [ When viewing still images No. Shooting once every 30 seconds. - of Images DSC-H9 Approx. 6000 DSC-H7 Approx. 7200...The battery power is low. - [Face Detection] is used frequently. - The zoom is set to [On]. [ When shooting still images LCD screen/ Finder DSC-H9 LCD screen Finder DSC-H7 LCD screen Finder No. The brightness of Backlight is set to up. - [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor]. - ...
Instruction Manual
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...pixels Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 15× zoom lens f = 5.2 - 78 mm (31 - 465 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.7 - 4.5 Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual exposure, Scene Selection (9 modes) White balance: Automatic, Daylight... general] Power: Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1, 3.6 V AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V Power consumption (during shooting with the LCD screen): DSC-H9: 1.2 W DSC-H7: 1.1 W Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Storage temperature: -20 to +60°C (-4 to +140°F) ...
...pixels Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 15× zoom lens f = 5.2 - 78 mm (31 - 465 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.7 - 4.5 Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual exposure, Scene Selection (9 modes) White balance: Automatic, Daylight... general] Power: Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1, 3.6 V AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V Power consumption (during shooting with the LCD screen): DSC-H9: 1.2 W DSC-H7: 1.1 W Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Storage temperature: -20 to +60°C (-4 to +140°F) ...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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... continuous Auto Focus and ultra-fast 1/4000 second shutter speed deliver razor-sharp results. DSC-H9 Get into the action with a Sony® digital camera. OPTICAL ZOOM Digital zoom (left) sacrifices resolution. Do you far closer than conventional lenses. Our DSC-H7 and DSC-H9 offer a 15x optical zoom lens that gets you shoot kids' sports? Aperture f4.8. ISO...
... continuous Auto Focus and ultra-fast 1/4000 second shutter speed deliver razor-sharp results. DSC-H9 Get into the action with a Sony® digital camera. OPTICAL ZOOM Digital zoom (left) sacrifices resolution. Do you far closer than conventional lenses. Our DSC-H7 and DSC-H9 offer a 15x optical zoom lens that gets you shoot kids' sports? Aperture f4.8. ISO...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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...Digital SLR go further still. You get close (15x zoom at 465mm, 35mm equivalent). Starting with the Carl Zeiss T-star coatings. Film cameras are responsible for portraits, because it easy to get notably more natural, more vibrant images. For example, the full telephoto position of the DSC-H7 and DSC-H9...this expertise in Cyber-shot® cameras use full wide, to the naked eye. Not only is obvious, even to pull back for a natural perspective. With so much at the glass-to cut down considerably. Shooting the digital way CAMERA SYSTEMS Sony lens features ...
...Digital SLR go further still. You get close (15x zoom at 465mm, 35mm equivalent). Starting with the Carl Zeiss T-star coatings. Film cameras are responsible for portraits, because it easy to get notably more natural, more vibrant images. For example, the full telephoto position of the DSC-H7 and DSC-H9...this expertise in Cyber-shot® cameras use full wide, to the naked eye. Not only is obvious, even to pull back for a natural perspective. With so much at the glass-to cut down considerably. Shooting the digital way CAMERA SYSTEMS Sony lens features ...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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...speed requirements. • Start-up of a digital camera. In fact, if you shoot sports, pets, kids or other fast-moving subjects, the image processor can be recorded, the digitized, de-mosaiced data still needs to be converted to visible light, but Sony's DSC-H9 has no light at all pixels. The image...one of color - each image sensor pixel is represented as 0101. The image processor supplies the right information both when you frame the shot and when you review pictures you want. In addition, smart processing can 't - Slow Shutter NR is also required to evaluate the ...
...speed requirements. • Start-up of a digital camera. In fact, if you shoot sports, pets, kids or other fast-moving subjects, the image processor can be recorded, the digitized, de-mosaiced data still needs to be converted to visible light, but Sony's DSC-H9 has no light at all pixels. The image...one of color - each image sensor pixel is represented as 0101. The image processor supplies the right information both when you frame the shot and when you review pictures you want. In addition, smart processing can 't - Slow Shutter NR is also required to evaluate the ...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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...computer application that zooms along with JPEG files. Internal memory With our latest Cyber-shot® cameras, you may prefer the classic, 35mm SLR style of the way. All current Sony Cyber-shot® cameras feature internal memory, in creative control. Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media...left intact. The LCD monitor of the DSC-H9 offers the remarkable flexibility of Cyber-shot camera control. In digital cameras, these redundancies out of optional diopter adjustment lenses can perform on the DSC-W200, T20, T100, N2, H9 and the a100 Digital SLR. It also enables you can ...
...computer application that zooms along with JPEG files. Internal memory With our latest Cyber-shot® cameras, you may prefer the classic, 35mm SLR style of the way. All current Sony Cyber-shot® cameras feature internal memory, in creative control. Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media...left intact. The LCD monitor of the DSC-H9 offers the remarkable flexibility of Cyber-shot camera control. In digital cameras, these redundancies out of optional diopter adjustment lenses can perform on the DSC-W200, T20, T100, N2, H9 and the a100 Digital SLR. It also enables you can ...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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...8226; Full HD 1080 output using optional accessory adaptor cable. • High sensitivity (ISO 3200) and Clear RAW™ noise reduction; DSC-H9 CYBER-SHOT® DIGITAL CAMERA • 8.1 megapixels • 15x optical zoom • Li-Ion rechargeable battery Monitor picture simulated. • Flip-up 3.0" LCD ... subjects or pulls back for data management functions. each picture you increase shutter speed to lower camera shake further still. • Sony Super HAD™ CCD enables more light to camera; simple search by date, time, event and theme. * A portion of June 15, 2007...
...8226; Full HD 1080 output using optional accessory adaptor cable. • High sensitivity (ISO 3200) and Clear RAW™ noise reduction; DSC-H9 CYBER-SHOT® DIGITAL CAMERA • 8.1 megapixels • 15x optical zoom • Li-Ion rechargeable battery Monitor picture simulated. • Flip-up 3.0" LCD ... subjects or pulls back for data management functions. each picture you increase shutter speed to lower camera shake further still. • Sony Super HAD™ CCD enables more light to camera; simple search by date, time, event and theme. * A portion of June 15, 2007...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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... In-Camera Retouching Real Imaging Processor™ LSI Anti-Blur High Sensitivity Mode DSC-T100 DSC-N2 DSC-G1 DSC-H7 DSC-H9 a100 ... 5, 3 MP, VGA, 3:2, 16:9 8, 5, 3 MP, VGA, 3:2, 16:9 100-shot / 2.8 fps (7 MP) 100-shot / 2.2 fps (8 MP) 100-shot / 2.0 fps (12 MP) 100-shot / 2.2 fps (8 MP) Yes Yes Yes Yes B&W, Sepia, Vivid, Natural B&W, Sepia,... ISO 3200 7 Preset f2.8-8 Auto, 1/4-1/1600 Adj. Digital Still Camera Specifications DSC-S650 DSC-S700 DSC-W55 DSC-W80 DSC-W90 DSC-W200 DSC-T20 Lens & Imager Sony Image Sensor Megapixel Lens / Optical Zoom Aperture Focal Length 35mm...
... In-Camera Retouching Real Imaging Processor™ LSI Anti-Blur High Sensitivity Mode DSC-T100 DSC-N2 DSC-G1 DSC-H7 DSC-H9 a100 ... 5, 3 MP, VGA, 3:2, 16:9 8, 5, 3 MP, VGA, 3:2, 16:9 100-shot / 2.8 fps (7 MP) 100-shot / 2.2 fps (8 MP) 100-shot / 2.0 fps (12 MP) 100-shot / 2.2 fps (8 MP) Yes Yes Yes Yes B&W, Sepia, Vivid, Natural B&W, Sepia,... ISO 3200 7 Preset f2.8-8 Auto, 1/4-1/1600 Adj. Digital Still Camera Specifications DSC-S650 DSC-S700 DSC-W55 DSC-W80 DSC-W90 DSC-W200 DSC-T20 Lens & Imager Sony Image Sensor Megapixel Lens / Optical Zoom Aperture Focal Length 35mm...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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... Sports Shooting Mode 11, 35 AE Lock 40 AF Illuminator 34 Album feature 45 Analog-to-digital conversion 24 Anti-dust technology 24 Aperture Priority 40 Aperture 37-40 Applications, computer 31, 44...DSC-H9 11, 18-19, 20, 24, 30, 35, 36, 43, 52 DSC-N2 30, 35, 45, 51 DSC-S650 33, 50 DSC-S700 33, 50 DSC-T100 7, 19, 30, 51 DSC-T20 9, 30, 51 DSC-W200 3, 20, 28, 30, 50 DSC-W55 20, 30, 50 DSC-W80 5, 30, 44-45, 50 DSC... 23 Optical viewfinder 29, 30 Optical zoom 10-11, 16, 18-19 Optimized printing with Sony cameras 48 PC-free printing 47, 48 Photo album, electronic 44-45 PictBridge™ compatibility 44,...
... Sports Shooting Mode 11, 35 AE Lock 40 AF Illuminator 34 Album feature 45 Analog-to-digital conversion 24 Anti-dust technology 24 Aperture Priority 40 Aperture 37-40 Applications, computer 31, 44...DSC-H9 11, 18-19, 20, 24, 30, 35, 36, 43, 52 DSC-N2 30, 35, 45, 51 DSC-S650 33, 50 DSC-S700 33, 50 DSC-T100 7, 19, 30, 51 DSC-T20 9, 30, 51 DSC-W200 3, 20, 28, 30, 50 DSC-W55 20, 30, 50 DSC-W80 5, 30, 44-45, 50 DSC... 23 Optical viewfinder 29, 30 Optical zoom 10-11, 16, 18-19 Optimized printing with Sony cameras 48 PC-free printing 47, 48 Photo album, electronic 44-45 PictBridge™ compatibility 44,...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...on using the flash 14 Identifying parts 15 Indicators on a subject successfully 8 Exposure - HOME/Menu 47 Menu items 50 4 On using your camera 2 ControlBasic techniques for better images 8 Focus - Adjusting the light intensity 10 Color - Table of lighting 12 Quality - Focusing on the ...memory 25 Basic Operations Using the mode dial 26 Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode 27 Shooting still images (Scene Selection 31 Shooting in the dark (Night Shot) (DSC-H9 only 34 Using the wheel dial 35 Shooting with manual adjustment 36 Shooting with Program Shift Shooting...
...on using the flash 14 Identifying parts 15 Indicators on a subject successfully 8 Exposure - HOME/Menu 47 Menu items 50 4 On using your camera 2 ControlBasic techniques for better images 8 Focus - Adjusting the light intensity 10 Color - Table of lighting 12 Quality - Focusing on the ...memory 25 Basic Operations Using the mode dial 26 Shooting images easily (Auto Adjustment mode 27 Shooting still images (Scene Selection 31 Shooting in the dark (Night Shot) (DSC-H9 only 34 Using the wheel dial 35 Shooting with manual adjustment 36 Shooting with Program Shift Shooting...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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DSC-H9 only A POWER button/POWER lamp B Mode dial (26) C Shutter button (27) D Remote sensor E AF illuminator (78)/Self-timer lamp (29) F Lens G Flash (29) H Finder adjustment ... for shoulder strap J Multi connector Used in parentheses for details of operation. DSC-H9 only K /BRK button (53) L (Metering mode) button (56) M NIGHTSHOT switch 15 Identifying parts See the pages in the following situations: • Making a USB connection between the camera and the computer. • Making a connection to audio/video input jacks on...
DSC-H9 only A POWER button/POWER lamp B Mode dial (26) C Shutter button (27) D Remote sensor E AF illuminator (78)/Self-timer lamp (29) F Lens G Flash (29) H Finder adjustment ... for shoulder strap J Multi connector Used in parentheses for details of operation. DSC-H9 only K /BRK button (53) L (Metering mode) button (56) M NIGHTSHOT switch 15 Identifying parts See the pages in the following situations: • Making a USB connection between the camera and the computer. • Making a connection to audio/video input jacks on...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...DISP/ / / (24, 29) 16 • You cannot charge the battery pack by connecting your camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor. Identifying parts G HOME button (47) H Microphone I For shooting:... wall outlet A Finder B (Playback) button (43) C FINDER/LCD button D LCD screen (24) DSC-H9 only • You can adjust the angle of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. Use the battery charger to meet various shooting situation. O Battery insertion slot P Battery eject lever Q ...
...DISP/ / / (24, 29) 16 • You cannot charge the battery pack by connecting your camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor. Identifying parts G HOME button (47) H Microphone I For shooting:... wall outlet A Finder B (Playback) button (43) C FINDER/LCD button D LCD screen (24) DSC-H9 only • You can adjust the angle of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. Use the battery charger to meet various shooting situation. O Battery insertion slot P Battery eject lever Q ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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While doing this camera, as outdoors, we recommend that the following: - The infrared light of the position ring until it clicks. The flash light may be blocked. - The Remote sensor may be blocked, and the Remote Control may be blocked. (DSC-H9 only) - A Lens hood B Adaptor ring Attaching the lens ...indicator of the adaptor ring to the indicator of this , hold and fix the indicator of the adaptor ring to the indicator of Night Shot may be blocked, causing the shadow to reduce the image quality deterioration caused by unnecessary light. 1 Attach the adaptor ring while the ...
While doing this camera, as outdoors, we recommend that the following: - The infrared light of the position ring until it clicks. The flash light may be blocked. - The Remote sensor may be blocked, and the Remote Control may be blocked. (DSC-H9 only) - A Lens hood B Adaptor ring Attaching the lens ...indicator of the adaptor ring to the indicator of this , hold and fix the indicator of the adaptor ring to the indicator of Night Shot may be blocked, causing the shadow to reduce the image quality deterioration caused by unnecessary light. 1 Attach the adaptor ring while the ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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When shooting still images Display BRK ±1.0 When shooting movies A Display E Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning (125) Image size (51) P S A M Mode dial/Menu (Scene Selection) (31) Mode dial (26) Night Shot (34) (DSC-H9 only) Indication White balance (57) ...Recording mode (53) Metering mode (56) Face Detection (52) SteadyShot (60) Vibration warning • Indicates vibration may prevent you can still shoot images. Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images due to stabilize the camera...
When shooting still images Display BRK ±1.0 When shooting movies A Display E Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning (125) Image size (51) P S A M Mode dial/Menu (Scene Selection) (31) Mode dial (26) Night Shot (34) (DSC-H9 only) Indication White balance (57) ...Recording mode (53) Metering mode (56) Face Detection (52) SteadyShot (60) Vibration warning • Indicates vibration may prevent you can still shoot images. Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images due to stabilize the camera...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... switch to OFF. • While using the Night Shot function, the camera will become greenish. In that images recorded using the flash such as camp scenes at night or nocturnal plants and animals. This may cause your camera to malfunction. • When the distance to the subject...in bright places (e.g. and "Night Shot" indicators lights for about five seconds. 2 Shoot the image. To cancel the Night Shot function Set NIGHTSHOT switch to ON. Shooting in the dark (Night Shot) (DSC-H9 only) Night Shot: Shooting in the dark The Night Shot function lets you shoot subjects in the...
... switch to OFF. • While using the Night Shot function, the camera will become greenish. In that images recorded using the flash such as camp scenes at night or nocturnal plants and animals. This may cause your camera to malfunction. • When the distance to the subject...in bright places (e.g. and "Night Shot" indicators lights for about five seconds. 2 Shoot the image. To cancel the Night Shot function Set NIGHTSHOT switch to ON. Shooting in the dark (Night Shot) (DSC-H9 only) Night Shot: Shooting in the dark The Night Shot function lets you shoot subjects in the...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...- - Contrast - - - SETUP * The operation is available only in the playback mode. Metering Mode** - - Also, the menu items available vary depending on DSC-H7. Image Size Face Detection - - - - * - Color Mode - - Sharpness - - - To set on the menu screen only on the mode dial ... Menu items can be set Menu items on DSC-H9, press the buttons for viewing (page 65) (Delete) (Slide Show) (Retouch) (Protect) (Print) (Rotate) (Select Folder) 50 Only the available items are displayed on the camera mode. REC Mode** * - SteadyShot - Menu...
...- - Contrast - - - SETUP * The operation is available only in the playback mode. Metering Mode** - - Also, the menu items available vary depending on DSC-H7. Image Size Face Detection - - - - * - Color Mode - - Sharpness - - - To set on the menu screen only on the mode dial ... Menu items can be set Menu items on DSC-H9, press the buttons for viewing (page 65) (Delete) (Slide Show) (Retouch) (Protect) (Print) (Rotate) (Select Folder) 50 Only the available items are displayed on the camera mode. REC Mode** * - SteadyShot - Menu...