Instruction Manual
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... 92127U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the specified type only. For more information regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-H9 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Read this first CAUTION Replace the battery with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. and Canada [ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium...
... 92127U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the specified type only. For more information regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-H9 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Read this first CAUTION Replace the battery with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. and Canada [ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium...
Instruction Manual
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... r Indicators on the LCD screen. FINDER/LCD button Finder Adjustment dial [ Adjusting the angle of the LCD screen (DSC-H9 only) You can choose to normal brightness. [ Shooting 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. [ DISP Changing...
... r Indicators on the LCD screen. FINDER/LCD button Finder Adjustment dial [ Adjusting the angle of the LCD screen (DSC-H9 only) You can choose to normal brightness. [ Shooting 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. [ DISP Changing...
Instruction Manual
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...or adds special effects. SteadyShot Selects the anti-blur mode. Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness. Image Size Selects the still image size. To set on the menu screen only on DSC-H7. Menu for each function. Face Detection Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts focus, etc....Also, the menu items available vary depending on the camera mode. For details on the operation 1 page 25 Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the mode dial position. Only the available items are displayed on DSC-H9, press the buttons for shooting Scene Selection Selects a ...
...or adds special effects. SteadyShot Selects the anti-blur mode. Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness. Image Size Selects the still image size. To set on the menu screen only on DSC-H7. Menu for each function. Face Detection Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts focus, etc....Also, the menu items available vary depending on the camera mode. For details on the operation 1 page 25 Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the mode dial position. Only the available items are displayed on DSC-H9, press the buttons for shooting Scene Selection Selects a ...
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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...frequently. - The power turns on and off many times. - The surrounding temperature 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]. ...Shooting in the table depending 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. of Images DSC-H9 Approx. 6000 DSC-H7 Approx. 7200 Battery life (min.) Approx. 300 Approx....
...frequently. - The power turns on and off many times. - The surrounding temperature 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]. ...Shooting in the table depending 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. of Images DSC-H9 Approx. 6000 DSC-H7 Approx. 7200 Battery life (min.) Approx. 300 Approx....
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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... cameras. Do you far closer than conventional lenses. Digital Zoom Optical Zoom 11 Flash On. Optical zoom (right) maintains the full resolution of camera shake, Super SteadyShot® optical image stabilization helps keep your pictures can get right into the action You may be on the sidelines. DSC-H9 Get into the action with a Sony® digital camera...
... cameras. Do you far closer than conventional lenses. Digital Zoom Optical Zoom 11 Flash On. Optical zoom (right) maintains the full resolution of camera shake, Super SteadyShot® optical image stabilization helps keep your pictures can get right into the action You may be on the sidelines. DSC-H9 Get into the action with a Sony® digital camera...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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...Cyber-shot® cameras use full wide, to pull back for shooting children's sports or recital performances. You'll find that T* coatings makes is not limited by professional photographers for the DSC-T1. ISO 125, shutter speed 1/100, aperture f3.5. Macro photography Breath-taking a proud legacy into the camera body. Sony... for the a100 Digital SLR go further still. You get close (15x zoom at the glass-to incorporate zoom optics, zoom mechanics, shutter and focus actuators. Our Digital Single Lens Reflex camera, the a100, works with the precision of the camera body in this ...
...Cyber-shot® cameras use full wide, to pull back for shooting children's sports or recital performances. You'll find that T* coatings makes is not limited by professional photographers for the DSC-T1. ISO 125, shutter speed 1/100, aperture f3.5. Macro photography Breath-taking a proud legacy into the camera body. Sony... for the a100 Digital SLR go further still. You get close (15x zoom at the glass-to incorporate zoom optics, zoom mechanics, shutter and focus actuators. Our Digital Single Lens Reflex camera, the a100, works with the precision of the camera body in this ...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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..., flecks and specks of film stock. The challenge of noise In digital images, "noise" refers to visible light, but Sony's DSC-H9 has no light at night! The image processor calculates "in order...monitor. Noise is relatively weak compared to set the proper exposure. Image noise - Captures shots where others cameras can actually make the difference between " values to a data file Before it plays ... the picture One of the joys of defense tends to be recorded, the digitized, de-mosaiced data still needs to set the proper focus. The image processor is an original value ...
..., flecks and specks of film stock. The challenge of noise In digital images, "noise" refers to visible light, but Sony's DSC-H9 has no light at night! The image processor calculates "in order...monitor. Noise is relatively weak compared to set the proper exposure. Image noise - Captures shots where others cameras can actually make the difference between " values to a data file Before it plays ... the picture One of the joys of defense tends to be recorded, the digitized, de-mosaiced data still needs to set the proper focus. The image processor is an original value ...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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... the image later on the DSC-W200, T20, T100, N2, H9 and the a100 Digital SLR. Or if you're stuck in a crowd at the camera. a decided advantage in shooting angles. So they maintain high picture quality in . The new Cyber-shot user interface is focusing. JPEGs...CS software. And in creative control. Internal memory With our latest Cyber-shot® cameras, you want nothing less than previous Sony LCDs. down , hold the camera over from other camera processing operations. That's why the a100 Digital SLR offers RAW image capture, which enables you to your shooting ...
... the image later on the DSC-W200, T20, T100, N2, H9 and the a100 Digital SLR. Or if you're stuck in a crowd at the camera. a decided advantage in shooting angles. So they maintain high picture quality in . The new Cyber-shot user interface is focusing. JPEGs...CS software. And in creative control. Internal memory With our latest Cyber-shot® cameras, you want nothing less than previous Sony LCDs. down , hold the camera over from other camera processing operations. That's why the a100 Digital SLR offers RAW image capture, which enables you to your shooting ...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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...camera shake further still. • Sony Super HAD™ CCD enables more light to pass through -the-lens electronic viewfinder for better contrast, brightness and color than our previous LCDs (DPP-FP90 only). * Auto red-eye correction uses technology from USA FotoNation Inc. 53 DSC-H7 CYBER-SHOT® DIGITAL CAMERA... for traditional shooting style. DSC-H9 CYBER-SHOT® DIGITAL CAMERA • 8.1 megapixels • 15x optical zoom • Li-Ion rechargeable battery Monitor picture simulated. • Flip-up to compensate for the wide shot. • Super SteadyShot®...
...camera shake further still. • Sony Super HAD™ CCD enables more light to pass through -the-lens electronic viewfinder for better contrast, brightness and color than our previous LCDs (DPP-FP90 only). * Auto red-eye correction uses technology from USA FotoNation Inc. 53 DSC-H7 CYBER-SHOT® DIGITAL CAMERA... for traditional shooting style. DSC-H9 CYBER-SHOT® DIGITAL CAMERA • 8.1 megapixels • 15x optical zoom • Li-Ion rechargeable battery Monitor picture simulated. • Flip-up to compensate for the wide shot. • Super SteadyShot®...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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... 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,... In-Camera Retouching Real Imaging Processor™ LSI Anti-Blur High Sensitivity Mode DSC-T100 DSC-N2 DSC-G1 DSC-H7 DSC-H9 a100 ... 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...
... 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,... In-Camera Retouching Real Imaging Processor™ LSI Anti-Blur High Sensitivity Mode DSC-T100 DSC-N2 DSC-G1 DSC-H7 DSC-H9 a100 ... 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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...Using the internal 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 with shutter speed ...Changing the focus method Viewing images 43 Deleting images 45 Learning the various functions - On "image quality" and "image size 12 Flash - On using your camera 2 ControlBasic techniques for better images 8 Focus - Table of lighting 12 Quality -
...Using the internal 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 with shutter speed ...Changing the focus method Viewing images 43 Deleting images 45 Learning the various functions - On "image quality" and "image size 12 Flash - On using your camera 2 ControlBasic techniques for better images 8 Focus - Table of lighting 12 Quality -
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... following situations: • Making a USB connection between the camera and the computer. • Making a connection to audio/video input jacks on a TV. • Making a connection to match your eyesight so the image appears clearly within the finder. DSC-H9 only K /BRK button (53) L (Metering mode) ...button (56) M NIGHTSHOT switch 15 DSC-H9 only A POWER button/POWER lamp B Mode dial (26) C Shutter button (27) D Remote sensor E AF...
... following situations: • Making a USB connection between the camera and the computer. • Making a connection to audio/video input jacks on a TV. • Making a connection to match your eyesight so the image appears clearly within the finder. DSC-H9 only K /BRK button (53) L (Metering mode) ...button (56) M NIGHTSHOT switch 15 DSC-H9 only A POWER button/POWER lamp B Mode dial (26) C Shutter button (27) D Remote sensor E AF...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...dial (outside) (35) Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (49) Menu off: DISP/ / / (24, 29) 16 • You cannot charge the battery pack by connecting your camera to charge the battery pack. O Battery insertion slot P Battery eject lever Q "Memory Stick Duo" slot R Access lamp Identifying parts G HOME button (47) H Microphone ...) 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. You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to meet various shooting situation. Use the battery charger to the AC-LS5K...
...dial (outside) (35) Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (49) Menu off: DISP/ / / (24, 29) 16 • You cannot charge the battery pack by connecting your camera to charge the battery pack. O Battery insertion slot P Battery eject lever Q "Memory Stick Duo" slot R Access lamp Identifying parts G HOME button (47) H Microphone ...) 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. You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to meet various shooting situation. Use the battery charger to the AC-LS5K...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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The infrared light of Night Shot may be blocked, causing the shadow to the indicator of this , hold and fix the indicator of the adaptor ring to the indicator of the adaptor ring to appear when using the lens hood, be blocked. (DSC-H9 only) - The flash light may be careful ...clicks. Indicators Position ring 18 Identifying parts Lens hood/Adaptor ring 3 Turn the lens hood and position the indicator to not turn. While doing this camera, as outdoors, we recommend that the following: - A Lens hood B Adaptor ring Attaching the lens hood When you use the lens hood to reduce...
The infrared light of Night Shot may be blocked, causing the shadow to the indicator of this , hold and fix the indicator of the adaptor ring to the indicator of the adaptor ring to appear when using the lens hood, be blocked. (DSC-H9 only) - The flash light may be careful ...clicks. Indicators Position ring 18 Identifying parts Lens hood/Adaptor ring 3 Turn the lens hood and position the indicator to not turn. While doing this camera, as outdoors, we recommend that the following: - A Lens hood B Adaptor ring Attaching the lens hood When you use the lens hood to reduce...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...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. Indicators on the anti-blur function, using... the flash for details of operation. Self-timer (29) Zoom scaling (28, 79) Color mode (55) Contrast (60) Sharpness (60) 20 Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images due to stabilize the camera...
...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. Indicators on the anti-blur function, using... the flash for details of operation. Self-timer (29) Zoom scaling (28, 79) Color mode (55) Contrast (60) Sharpness (60) 20 Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images due to stabilize the camera...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... at night or nocturnal plants and animals. and "Night Shot" indicators lights for about five seconds. 2 Shoot the image. To cancel the Night Shot function Set NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF. • While using the Night Shot function, the camera will be in Auto Adjustment mode wherever the mode dial... the image. This may cause your camera to malfunction. • When the distance to ON. Note that case, move farther away from the subject and shoot. 34 Shooting in the dark (Night Shot) (DSC-H9 only) Night Shot: Shooting in the dark The Night Shot function lets you shoot subjects in bright...
... at night or nocturnal plants and animals. and "Night Shot" indicators lights for about five seconds. 2 Shoot the image. To cancel the Night Shot function Set NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF. • While using the Night Shot function, the camera will be in Auto Adjustment mode wherever the mode dial... the image. This may cause your camera to malfunction. • When the distance to ON. Note that case, move farther away from the subject and shoot. 34 Shooting in the dark (Night Shot) (DSC-H9 only) Night Shot: Shooting in the dark The Night Shot function lets you shoot subjects in bright...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... and the viewing menu is limited according to the selected Scene Selection mode (page 33). ** Menu items can be set Menu items on DSC-H9, press the buttons for each function. Metering Mode** - - Contrast - - - Menu for shooting (page 51) Scene Selection - - ... Bal - * Flash Level - - - To set on the menu screen only on the camera mode. REC Mode** * - Image Size Face Detection - - - - * - Menu items The available menu items vary depending on DSC-H7. Sharpness - - - SteadyShot - SETUP * The operation is available only in the playback...
... and the viewing menu is limited according to the selected Scene Selection mode (page 33). ** Menu items can be set Menu items on DSC-H9, press the buttons for each function. Metering Mode** - - Contrast - - - Menu for shooting (page 51) Scene Selection - - ... Bal - * Flash Level - - - To set on the menu screen only on the camera mode. REC Mode** * - Image Size Face Detection - - - - * - Menu items The available menu items vary depending on DSC-H7. Sharpness - - - SteadyShot - SETUP * The operation is available only in the playback...