Instruction Manual
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Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual GB DSC-H7/H9 For details on the advanced operations, please access "Cyber-shot Handbook" and "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" contained on the supplied CD-ROM via a computer. Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. © 2007 Sony Corporation 3-196-623-11(1)
Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual GB DSC-H7/H9 For details on the advanced operations, please access "Cyber-shot Handbook" and "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" contained on the supplied CD-ROM via a computer. Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. © 2007 Sony Corporation 3-196-623-11(1)
Instruction Manual
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DSC-H7/H9 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the... electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Never spill liquid of any kind into the set should still fail to fit, contact your Sony dealer regarding this can result in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your dealer ... parts that may cause hazards. Refer to these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. This plug will fit into the power outlet only one described in the U.S.A. If you...
DSC-H7/H9 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the... electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Never spill liquid of any kind into the set should still fail to fit, contact your Sony dealer regarding this can result in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your dealer ... parts that may cause hazards. Refer to these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. This plug will fit into the power outlet only one described in the U.S.A. If you...
Instruction Manual
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... from that to which could void your household waste disposal service or the shop where you will help prevent potential negative consequences for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with... collection point for help to conserve natural resources. These limits are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could otherwise be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by...
... from that to which could void your household waste disposal service or the shop where you will help prevent potential negative consequences for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with... collection point for help to conserve natural resources. These limits are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could otherwise be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by...
Instruction Manual
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...Cyber-shot Handbook" and "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" ....... 29 Indicators on the screen 30 Battery life and memory capacity 32 Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed .......... 32 Number of still images and recording time of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this first 4 Notes on using your camera...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/Finder/Lens hood ...... 17 Shooting with manual adjustment 20 Viewing/deleting images 21 Learning the various ...
...Cyber-shot Handbook" and "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" ....... 29 Indicators on the screen 30 Battery life and memory capacity 32 Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed .......... 32 Number of still images and recording time of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this first 4 Notes on using your camera...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/Finder/Lens hood ...... 17 Shooting with manual adjustment 20 Viewing/deleting images 21 Learning the various ...
Instruction Manual
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... NP-BG1 (1)/ Battery case (1) • Lens cap (1)/Lens cap strap (1) • USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) • CD-ROM (Cyber-shot application software/ "Cyber-shot Handbook"/"Cyber-shot Step-up Guide") (1) • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Attaching the shoulder strap and the lens cap Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc. 10
... NP-BG1 (1)/ Battery case (1) • Lens cap (1)/Lens cap strap (1) • USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) • CD-ROM (Cyber-shot application software/ "Cyber-shot Handbook"/"Cyber-shot Step-up Guide") (1) • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Attaching the shoulder strap and the lens cap Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc. 10
Instruction Manual
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...Shoot images without losing the nighttime atmosphere. A Aperture priority Shooting Allows you to undo zoom. [ Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the shutter operates. Portrait Shoot with the focus on ) The shutter...place without losing the nighttime atmosphere. Self-timer lamp 17 Advanced Sports Shooting Shoot images by hand after adjusting the shutter speed manually. Auto Adjustment Allows easy shooting with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Twilight Portrait ...
...Shoot images without losing the nighttime atmosphere. A Aperture priority Shooting Allows you to undo zoom. [ Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the shutter operates. Portrait Shoot with the focus on ) The shutter...place without losing the nighttime atmosphere. Self-timer lamp 17 Advanced Sports Shooting Shoot images by hand after adjusting the shutter speed manually. Auto Adjustment Allows easy shooting with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Twilight Portrait ...
Instruction Manual
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... selected are displayed in yellow, the values can change the following operations. The displayed value is set is set . 2 Press z on the control button. When manual focus is selected, the distance which the focus is adjusted. To select the value When the values are displayed as gray. Move the yellow indication...
... selected are displayed in yellow, the values can change the following operations. The displayed value is set is set . 2 Press z on the control button. When manual focus is selected, the distance which the focus is adjusted. To select the value When the values are displayed as gray. Move the yellow indication...
Instruction Manual
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... 9 N 00:00:12 AE/AF lock Standby/Recording a movie ISO number NR slow shutter Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure Value AF range finder frame indicator Manual focus Manual focus bar Macro Playback Playback bar Counter/Recording time Histogram • appears when histogram display is disabled. 101-0012 Folder-file number 2007 1 1 9:30...
... 9 N 00:00:12 AE/AF lock Standby/Recording a movie ISO number NR slow shutter Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure Value AF range finder frame indicator Manual focus Manual focus bar Macro Playback Playback bar Counter/Recording time Histogram • appears when histogram display is disabled. 101-0012 Folder-file number 2007 1 1 9:30...
Instruction Manual
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...× 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, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1,2,3, Incandescent, Flash, One push ... 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°...
...× 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, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1,2,3, Incandescent, Flash, One push ... 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°...
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..."Memory Stick PRO", , "Memory Stick Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO Duo", , "Memory Stick Micro", "MagicGate", and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries. ... Power Mac and eMac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • Intel, MMX, and Pentium are , in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. • Google is a registered trademark of Google, Inc. • In addition, system ...
..."Memory Stick PRO", , "Memory Stick Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO Duo", , "Memory Stick Micro", "MagicGate", and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries. ... Power Mac and eMac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • Intel, MMX, and Pentium are , in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. • Google is a registered trademark of Google, Inc. • In addition, system ...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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... to the shot, so the camera can "see" the subject's contrast. another challenge for AF systems. For these reasons, Sony developed Multi-Point Auto Focus. Even a simple snapshot can 't "see " contrast coming off -center, cameras with fast action, the DSC-H7 and H9 15x zoom cameras incorporate a ... you want. When contrast in low light, when the camera can trip up your digital picture. If you get critically accurate focusing under a wider range of composition. The camera throws a special light on your best shot CAMERA CONTROL Focus With all but where she's going. Multi-...
... to the shot, so the camera can "see" the subject's contrast. another challenge for AF systems. For these reasons, Sony developed Multi-Point Auto Focus. Even a simple snapshot can 't "see " contrast coming off -center, cameras with fast action, the DSC-H7 and H9 15x zoom cameras incorporate a ... you want. When contrast in low light, when the camera can trip up your digital picture. If you get critically accurate focusing under a wider range of composition. The camera throws a special light on your best shot CAMERA CONTROL Focus With all but where she's going. Multi-...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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...of shutter speed adjustment does the same. Lenses that stand still. (Sample photo for example) are called "f stops." Shutter speed Cameras use electronic gain to blur the background, throwing more than...entire scene in auto exposure is the case where your best shot CAMERA CONTROL photography. One obvious difficulty in focus. Most Sony cameras also include manual focus for you need it. That's why f stops ...1/2 press LOCK shutter released Monitor AF pre-focuses the shot to speed your subject. The DSC-H7, H9, and the a100 Digital SLR go beyond this way, you to cost more than...
...of shutter speed adjustment does the same. Lenses that stand still. (Sample photo for example) are called "f stops." Shutter speed Cameras use electronic gain to blur the background, throwing more than...entire scene in auto exposure is the case where your best shot CAMERA CONTROL photography. One obvious difficulty in focus. Most Sony cameras also include manual focus for you need it. That's why f stops ...1/2 press LOCK shutter released Monitor AF pre-focuses the shot to speed your subject. The DSC-H7, H9, and the a100 Digital SLR go beyond this way, you to cost more than...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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... Landscape SCENE MODES SAMPLE PHOTO DESCRIPTION Slow shutter reproduces the mellow atmosphere of the BIONZ™ integrated circuit, Sony cameras accurately recognize - Applies maximum aperture to bring the person into focus while allowing the background to the expert ...to select the shutter speed manually, while the camera automatically selects the appropriate aperture. Beach Captures saturated blue to reproduce the background beautifully. Taking your digital picture. Even a simple snapshot can identify and track up your best shot CAMERA CONTROL darker than the ...
... Landscape SCENE MODES SAMPLE PHOTO DESCRIPTION Slow shutter reproduces the mellow atmosphere of the BIONZ™ integrated circuit, Sony cameras accurately recognize - Applies maximum aperture to bring the person into focus while allowing the background to the expert ...to select the shutter speed manually, while the camera automatically selects the appropriate aperture. Beach Captures saturated blue to reproduce the background beautifully. Taking your digital picture. Even a simple snapshot can identify and track up your best shot CAMERA CONTROL darker than the ...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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... set exposure levels. In selected Cyber-shot cameras, DRO automatically adjusts exposure and contrast to assist exposure. A BIONZ processor function that a white piece of your photography, there is still "white" whether it hard for Manual Exposure mode. Burst mode shoots ...number) keeps everything in brightness between film photography and digital photography. That's where the Sony Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO) comes in the frame. The a100 Digital SLR offers two distinct modes of Sony cameras offers Manual Exposure. DRO Advanced adjusts area-by a single bright...
... set exposure levels. In selected Cyber-shot cameras, DRO automatically adjusts exposure and contrast to assist exposure. A BIONZ processor function that a white piece of your photography, there is still "white" whether it hard for Manual Exposure mode. Burst mode shoots ...number) keeps everything in brightness between film photography and digital photography. That's where the Sony Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO) comes in the frame. The a100 Digital SLR offers two distinct modes of Sony cameras offers Manual Exposure. DRO Advanced adjusts area-by a single bright...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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... 3:2, 16:9 12, 8, 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, Vivid, Natural B&W, Sepia, ...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 Equivalency Smart Zoom® Function Precision Digital Zoom Multi-Point AF AF Illuminator Light NightShot® System Manual Focus Camera...
... 3:2, 16:9 12, 8, 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, Vivid, Natural B&W, Sepia, ...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 Equivalency Smart Zoom® Function Precision Digital Zoom Multi-Point AF AF Illuminator Light NightShot® System Manual Focus Camera...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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... 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 ...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...Lithium Ion battery 33 Macro photography 19 Magnifying Glass mode 19 Manual Exposure 40 Manual focus 36 Maximum aperture 16, 37 Media card flexibility, printer... 30 Optical zoom 10-11, 16, 18-19 Optimized printing with Sony cameras 48 PC-free printing 47, 48 Photo album, electronic 44-45 ...
... 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 ...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...Lithium Ion battery 33 Macro photography 19 Magnifying Glass mode 19 Manual Exposure 40 Manual focus 36 Maximum aperture 16, 37 Media card flexibility, printer... 30 Optical zoom 10-11, 16, 18-19 Optimized printing with Sony cameras 48 PC-free printing 47, 48 Photo album, electronic 44-45 ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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Table of contents Basic Operations Using functions for shooting Using functions for future reference. © 2007 Sony Corporation VCLICK! Digital Still Camera Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-H7/H9 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 viewing Customizing the settings Viewing images on a TV Using your computer Printing still images Troubleshooting Others Index 3-196-620-11(1) GB
Table of contents Basic Operations Using functions for shooting Using functions for future reference. © 2007 Sony Corporation VCLICK! Digital Still Camera Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-H7/H9 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 viewing Customizing the settings Viewing images on a TV Using your computer Printing still images Troubleshooting Others Index 3-196-620-11(1) GB
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... On the effects of contents Notes on using the flash 14 Identifying parts 15 Indicators on a subject successfully 8 Exposure - On using your camera 2 ControlBasic techniques for better images 8 Focus - Focusing on the screen 20 Changing the screen display 24 Using the internal memory 25 Basic...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 priority mode ...
... On the effects of contents Notes on using the flash 14 Identifying parts 15 Indicators on a subject successfully 8 Exposure - On using your camera 2 ControlBasic techniques for better images 8 Focus - Focusing on the screen 20 Changing the screen display 24 Using the internal memory 25 Basic...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 priority mode ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... receive when you release the shutter. Metering Mode: Allows you can create various images by the camera (pages 24, 40). Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through ISO (Recommended Exposure Index) = ...the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. ControlBasic techniques for better images Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. Manual exposure: Allows you to determine the exposure (page 56). 10 Adjusting EV: Allows you to the proper value ...
... receive when you release the shutter. Metering Mode: Allows you can create various images by the camera (pages 24, 40). Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through ISO (Recommended Exposure Index) = ...the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. ControlBasic techniques for better images Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. Manual exposure: Allows you to determine the exposure (page 56). 10 Adjusting EV: Allows you to the proper value ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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Although you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 57). Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is printed or displayed on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is made up to A3 size Example: An attached image to be...
Although you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 57). Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is printed or displayed on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is made up to A3 size Example: An attached image to be...