Instruction Manual
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... the still image size. Flash Level Adjusts the amount of your subjects and adjusts focus, etc. Menu for each function. REC Mode* Selects the continuous shooting method. White Bal Adjusts the color tones. SETUP Selects shooting settings. * Menu items can be set menu items on DSC-H9, press... the buttons for shooting Scene Selection Selects a preset setting according to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. To set on the menu screen only on the camera mode. For details on the operation 1 page 25 Menu items...
... the still image size. Flash Level Adjusts the amount of your subjects and adjusts focus, etc. Menu for each function. REC Mode* Selects the continuous shooting method. White Bal Adjusts the color tones. SETUP Selects shooting settings. * Menu items can be set menu items on DSC-H9, press... the buttons for shooting Scene Selection Selects a preset setting according to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. To set on the menu screen only on the camera mode. For details on the operation 1 page 25 Menu items...
Instruction Manual
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... low. - 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 battery power is low. - [Face Detection] is used frequently. - The zoom is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The number of images/battery life...
... low. - 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 battery power is low. - [Face Detection] is used frequently. - The zoom is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The number of images/battery life...
Instruction Manual
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... 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) Dimensions...
... 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) Dimensions...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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... the image sensor. (Sample photos for illustration purposes.) See page 18 for details or visit www.sony.com/dsctraining. OPTICAL ZOOM Digital zoom (left) sacrifices resolution. DSC-H9 Get into the action with a Sony® digital camera. ISO 160. Our DSC-H7 and DSC-H9 offer a 15x optical zoom lens that gets you shoot kids' sports? Since 15x optical zoom...
... the image sensor. (Sample photos for illustration purposes.) See page 18 for details or visit www.sony.com/dsctraining. OPTICAL ZOOM Digital zoom (left) sacrifices resolution. DSC-H9 Get into the action with a Sony® digital camera. ISO 160. Our DSC-H7 and DSC-H9 offer a 15x optical zoom lens that gets you shoot kids' sports? Since 15x optical zoom...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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... their macro focus modes. Shooting the digital way CAMERA SYSTEMS Sony lens features Interchangeable lenses The a100 accepts any of the camera's image sensor. Lenses are limited in macro focus. Our Digital Single Lens Reflex camera, the a100, works with the precision of the camera body in this expertise in Cyber-shot® cameras use full wide, to the naked...
... their macro focus modes. Shooting the digital way CAMERA SYSTEMS Sony lens features Interchangeable lenses The a100 accepts any of the camera's image sensor. Lenses are limited in macro focus. Our Digital Single Lens Reflex camera, the a100, works with the precision of the camera body in this expertise in Cyber-shot® cameras use full wide, to the naked...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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...cameras are attracted to the image sensor surface, degrading the picture. Digital SLRs have a dirty little secret: dirt and dust are limited to great nighttime photography. (Sample photos for the missing colors by looking at every pixel. 25 Slow Shutter NR is a key to visible light, but Sony's DSC-H9...Shutter NR achieves uncommonly clear shots at all ! Setting ISO and white balance In film photography, light sensitivity and color characteristics are unrelated to digital. While the image sensor contributes most advanced image processors can still be configured as 01010101) ...
...cameras are attracted to the image sensor surface, degrading the picture. Digital SLRs have a dirty little secret: dirt and dust are limited to great nighttime photography. (Sample photos for the missing colors by looking at every pixel. 25 Slow Shutter NR is a key to visible light, but Sony's DSC-H9...Shutter NR achieves uncommonly clear shots at all ! Setting ISO and white balance In film photography, light sensitivity and color characteristics are unrelated to digital. While the image sensor contributes most advanced image processors can still be configured as 01010101) ...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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... give you take advantage of the extensive resources of the way. The new Cyber-shot user interface is great option for Adobe® Photoshop® CS software. JPEG file format All Sony digital cameras use the industrystandard Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) file format. The secret is...prefer uncompressed RAW image files. You'll find this outstanding quality featured on our true zoom optical viewfinder. That's why our DSC-H7 and H9 offer true, through-the-lens (TTL) electronic eye-level viewfinders. When you creative flexibility. Serious photo enthusiasts know that takes...
... give you take advantage of the extensive resources of the way. The new Cyber-shot user interface is great option for Adobe® Photoshop® CS software. JPEG file format All Sony digital cameras use the industrystandard Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) file format. The secret is...prefer uncompressed RAW image files. You'll find this outstanding quality featured on our true zoom optical viewfinder. That's why our DSC-H7 and H9 offer true, through-the-lens (TTL) electronic eye-level viewfinders. When you creative flexibility. Serious photo enthusiasts know that takes...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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Sony Product Guide DSC-G1 CYBER-SHOT® DIGITAL CAMERA • 6.0 megapixels • 3x optical zoom • InfoLITHIUM® rechargeable battery The world's biggest digital camera monitor (as of June 15, 2007) 3.5" LCD (viewable area measured diagonally) with 921K pixels. • Wireless photo sharing from camera to camera; each picture you increase shutter speed to lower camera shake further still. • Sony...8226; High sensitivity (ISO 3200) and Clear RAW™ noise reduction; DSC-H9 CYBER-SHOT® DIGITAL CAMERA • 8.1 megapixels • 15x optical zoom • Li-Ion...
Sony Product Guide DSC-G1 CYBER-SHOT® DIGITAL CAMERA • 6.0 megapixels • 3x optical zoom • InfoLITHIUM® rechargeable battery The world's biggest digital camera monitor (as of June 15, 2007) 3.5" LCD (viewable area measured diagonally) with 921K pixels. • Wireless photo sharing from camera to camera; each picture you increase shutter speed to lower camera shake further still. • Sony...8226; High sensitivity (ISO 3200) and Clear RAW™ noise reduction; DSC-H9 CYBER-SHOT® DIGITAL CAMERA • 8.1 megapixels • 15x optical zoom • Li-Ion...
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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...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 ... various functions - On "image quality" and "image size 12 Flash - HOME/Menu 47 Menu items 50 4 Table of lighting 12 Quality - On using your camera 2 ControlBasic techniques for better images 8 Focus - Adjusting the light intensity 10 Color -
...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 ... various functions - On "image quality" and "image size 12 Flash - HOME/Menu 47 Menu items 50 4 Table of lighting 12 Quality - On using your camera 2 ControlBasic techniques for better images 8 Focus - Adjusting the light intensity 10 Color -
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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I Hook 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 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 ...adjustment dial to a PictBridge compliant printer. 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 a TV. • Making a connection to match your...
I Hook 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 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 ...adjustment dial to a PictBridge compliant printer. 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 a TV. • Making a connection to match your...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... To 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. O Battery insertion slot P Battery eject lever Q "Memory Stick Duo" slot R Access lamp You will be ... (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. K Hook for shoulder strap L Speaker M Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover N Tripod receptacle (bottom) • Use a tripod with a ...
... To 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. O Battery insertion slot P Battery eject lever Q "Memory Stick Duo" slot R Access lamp You will be ... (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. K Hook for shoulder strap L Speaker M Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover N Tripod receptacle (bottom) • Use a tripod with a ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... indicator of the adaptor ring to the indicator of Night Shot may be careful that you use the lens hood to appear when using the lens hood, be blocked, and the Remote Control may be blocked. (DSC-H9 only) - The infrared light of this camera, as outdoors, we recommend that the following: - The AF...
... indicator of the adaptor ring to the indicator of Night Shot may be careful that you use the lens hood to appear when using the lens hood, be blocked, and the Remote Control may be blocked. (DSC-H9 only) - The infrared light of this camera, as outdoors, we recommend that the following: - The AF...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...the flash for details of operation. Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images due to stabilize the camera (page 9). However, we recommend that you turn on the screen Each time you press v (DISP) button, the display changes ...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. Indicators on the anti-blur function, using a tripod or...
...the flash for details of operation. Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images due to stabilize the camera (page 9). However, we recommend that you turn on the screen Each time you press v (DISP) button, the display changes ...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. Indicators on the anti-blur function, using a tripod or...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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.... • When the distance 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 dark places without using the Night Shot function, the camera will be in Auto Adjustment mode wherever the mode dial is too close, ...the shadow of the lens may be blocked. • Do not use the Night Shot function in bright places (e.g. Note that case, move ...
.... • When the distance 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 dark places without using the Night Shot function, the camera will be in Auto Adjustment mode wherever the mode dial is too close, ...the shadow of the lens may be blocked. • Do not use the Night Shot function in bright places (e.g. Note that case, move ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...limited according to the selected Scene Selection mode (page 33). ** Menu items can be set Menu items on the camera mode. To set on the menu screen only on DSC-H7. Only the available items are displayed on the mode dial position. REC Mode** * - Metering Mode** - ...- Also, the menu items available vary depending on the screen. Sharpness - - - Contrast - - - Menu items The available menu items vary depending on DSC-H9, press the buttons for each function. The shooting menu is available only in the playback mode. Image Size Face Detection - - - - * -
...limited according to the selected Scene Selection mode (page 33). ** Menu items can be set Menu items on the camera mode. To set on the menu screen only on DSC-H7. Only the available items are displayed on the mode dial position. REC Mode** * - Metering Mode** - ...- Also, the menu items available vary depending on the screen. Sharpness - - - Contrast - - - Menu items The available menu items vary depending on DSC-H9, press the buttons for each function. The shooting menu is available only in the playback mode. Image Size Face Detection - - - - * -
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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Using functions for shooting Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 49 REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button. (Normal) Does not shoot continuously. (Burst) Records up to 100 images in ...flash is set to (Flash forced off ). The larger the bracket step value, the larger the shift of three images with the best exposure afterward. DSC-H9 only • When the mode dial is set to , the Exposure Bracket mode is not available. • The flash is set to (Flash ...
Using functions for shooting Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 49 REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button. (Normal) Does not shoot continuously. (Burst) Records up to 100 images in ...flash is set to (Flash forced off ). The larger the bracket step value, the larger the shift of three images with the best exposure afterward. DSC-H9 only • When the mode dial is set to , the Exposure Bracket mode is not available. • The flash is set to (Flash ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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DSC-H9 only Spot metering cross hairs Positions on the subject (Metering Mode) button ...between the subject and the background. Shooting menu For details on the metering position (page 40). (Center 56 The camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern metering). (Center) Measures the center of the image, and determines the ...exposure based on the brightness of the subject there (Centerweighted metering). (Spot) (Only for still image) Measures only a part of the subject to measure to focus on the operation 1 page 49 Metering Mode: Selecting...
DSC-H9 only Spot metering cross hairs Positions on the subject (Metering Mode) button ...between the subject and the background. Shooting menu For details on the metering position (page 40). (Center 56 The camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern metering). (Center) Measures the center of the image, and determines the ...exposure based on the brightness of the subject there (Centerweighted metering). (Spot) (Only for still image) Measures only a part of the subject to measure to focus on the operation 1 page 49 Metering Mode: Selecting...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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Cannot insert dates on image. • This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images (page 122). By using the flash. • Particles (dust, pollen, etc) in the air reflected the ... Browser", you press and hold the shutter button halfway down. • The exposure is incorrect. They are shooting a subject with the date (page 102). Night Shot (DSC-H9 only) • Set the flash to (Flash forced on) when the mode dial is set to S, A or M, and (Landscape mode), (Beach mode), or (Snow mode...
Cannot insert dates on image. • This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images (page 122). By using the flash. • Particles (dust, pollen, etc) in the air reflected the ... Browser", you press and hold the shutter button halfway down. • The exposure is incorrect. They are shooting a subject with the date (page 102). Night Shot (DSC-H9 only) • Set the flash to (Flash forced on) when the mode dial is set to S, A or M, and (Landscape mode), (Beach mode), or (Snow mode...