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... shooting mode Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Menu items available for shooting Tracking focus DISP (Display Setting) Flash Photo Creativity Cont.
... shooting mode Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Menu items available for shooting Tracking focus DISP (Display Setting) Flash Photo Creativity Cont.
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... shooting mode Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Menu items available for shooting Tracking focus DISP (Display Setting) Flash Photo Creativity Cont. Shooting Settings Self-Timer Using the CUSTOM (Custom) button Movie shooting scene Panorama Shooting Scene Memory recall mode Easy Mode HDR Painting...
... shooting mode Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Menu items available for shooting Tracking focus DISP (Display Setting) Flash Photo Creativity Cont. Shooting Settings Self-Timer Using the CUSTOM (Custom) button Movie shooting scene Panorama Shooting Scene Memory recall mode Easy Mode HDR Painting...
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... button For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever For viewing: (Index) lever/ (Playback zoom) lever Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator Mode dial Multi interface shoe*1 Flash Microphone Speaker Lens 25
... button For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever For viewing: (Index) lever/ (Playback zoom) lever Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator Mode dial Multi interface shoe*1 Flash Microphone Speaker Lens 25
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(Flash pop-up) button LCD screen MOVIE (Movie) button (Playback) button Control wheel GPS sensor (built-in) (DSC-HX50V only) Charge lamp Multi/Micro USB Terminal*2 Wi-Fi sensor (built-in) Hook for wrist strap MENU button / (In-Camera Guide/Delete) button CUSTOM (Custom) button Battery insertion slot Memory card slot Access lamp Battery eject lever 26
(Flash pop-up) button LCD screen MOVIE (Movie) button (Playback) button Control wheel GPS sensor (built-in) (DSC-HX50V only) Charge lamp Multi/Micro USB Terminal*2 Wi-Fi sensor (built-in) Hook for wrist strap MENU button / (In-Camera Guide/Delete) button CUSTOM (Custom) button Battery insertion slot Memory card slot Access lamp Battery eject lever 26
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..., internal memory) Eye-Fi Mode display GPS Log REC (DSC-HX50V) Warning indicator pertaining to still image recording GPS triangulating status (DSC-HX50V) Flash mode Self-diagnosis display AF Illuminator Red-eye reduction Defocus Effect Flash charging Display REC Standby 0:12 Indication Self-timer Airplane Mode Destination (DSC-HX50) Face detection Soft Skin Effect Micref Level (Microphone...
..., internal memory) Eye-Fi Mode display GPS Log REC (DSC-HX50V) Warning indicator pertaining to still image recording GPS triangulating status (DSC-HX50V) Flash mode Self-diagnosis display AF Illuminator Red-eye reduction Defocus Effect Flash charging Display REC Standby 0:12 Indication Self-timer Airplane Mode Destination (DSC-HX50) Face detection Soft Skin Effect Micref Level (Microphone...
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C:32:00 ISO400 Eye-Fi Mode display Flash mode Metering Mode White balance Self-diagnosis display ISO number Display 500 +2.0EV F3.5 Indication Shutter speed Exposure value Aperture value Direction Airplane Mode GPS information 35˚37´32˝N Latitude and longitude display 139˚44´31˝E Database file full/Database file error Overheating warning Playback 00:00:12 Variable speed playback Playback bar Counter Histogram Volume Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 32
C:32:00 ISO400 Eye-Fi Mode display Flash mode Metering Mode White balance Self-diagnosis display ISO number Display 500 +2.0EV F3.5 Indication Shutter speed Exposure value Aperture value Direction Airplane Mode GPS information 35˚37´32˝N Latitude and longitude display 139˚44´31˝E Database file full/Database file error Overheating warning Playback 00:00:12 Variable speed playback Playback bar Counter Histogram Volume Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 32
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... frame on MENU screen, etc. Selecting an image to be played back The following the screen to play back the next/previous image. Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 36 Back to enter the setup screen for each function. Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Before Use Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful... press the up /down /right/left side of the control wheel to move the selection frame by turning the control wheel. Shooting/Self-Timer) and (Flash). Selecting an image to be played back Press the right or left side of the wheel to set the selected item.
... frame on MENU screen, etc. Selecting an image to be played back The following the screen to play back the next/previous image. Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 36 Back to enter the setup screen for each function. Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Before Use Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful... press the up /down /right/left side of the control wheel to move the selection frame by turning the control wheel. Shooting/Self-Timer) and (Flash). Selecting an image to be played back Press the right or left side of the wheel to set the selected item.
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Set the mode dial to pop up the flash unit. 41 Hold the camera steady as illustrated. 3. Press the shutter button halfway down . Press the shutter button fully down to focus. When the image ... Precautions / About this camera Contents list Top page > Shooting > Shooting still images > Shooting still images Shooting still images 1. When you want to use the flash, press the (flash pop-up) button to (Intelligent Auto), then press the ON/OFF (Power) button. 2. The shortest shooting distance is in focus, a beep sounds and the...
Set the mode dial to pop up the flash unit. 41 Hold the camera steady as illustrated. 3. Press the shutter button halfway down . Press the shutter button fully down to focus. When the image ... Precautions / About this camera Contents list Top page > Shooting > Shooting still images > Shooting still images Shooting still images 1. When you want to use the flash, press the (flash pop-up) button to (Intelligent Auto), then press the ON/OFF (Power) button. 2. The shortest shooting distance is in focus, a beep sounds and the...
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The subject is seen through glass. The subject is moving quickly. There is a flashing light. The subject is backlit or there is reflective light or shiny surfaces. Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to slowly flashing and the beep does not sound. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting. [Details] Focusing may be...
The subject is seen through glass. The subject is moving quickly. There is a flashing light. The subject is backlit or there is reflective light or shiny surfaces. Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to slowly flashing and the beep does not sound. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting. [Details] Focusing may be...
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... varies depending on the screen when you press the shutter button halfway down. 3. Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to stop recording the movie. You cannot switch [On] or [Off] for shooting still images during movie recording. Flash is set and the camera is recorded. When the (Movie Mode) is set to start...
... varies depending on the screen when you press the shutter button halfway down. 3. Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to stop recording the movie. You cannot switch [On] or [Off] for shooting still images during movie recording. Flash is set and the camera is recorded. When the (Movie Mode) is set to start...
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... Auto mode allows you to change various shooting settings, such as low light or backlit scenes. Forced flash Use when you shoot images under difficult conditions, such as the white balance or ISO settings. Forced flash, Continuous shooting, Smile Shutter Scene Recognition Notes In [Intelligent Auto] mode, you want the camera to...
... Auto mode allows you to change various shooting settings, such as low light or backlit scenes. Forced flash Use when you shoot images under difficult conditions, such as the white balance or ISO settings. Forced flash, Continuous shooting, Smile Shutter Scene Recognition Notes In [Intelligent Auto] mode, you want the camera to...
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Notes When the camera overlays the images, it takes more time to achieve the optimal effect of the overlaid images. In low light conditions such as night scenes, set [Flash] to [Off] to record an image. Backlight Correction HDR The camera automatically selects an overlaying mode based on the recognized scene, and the (overlay) appears on the screen. Related Topic Scene Recognition Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 54
Notes When the camera overlays the images, it takes more time to achieve the optimal effect of the overlaid images. In low light conditions such as night scenes, set [Flash] to [Off] to record an image. Backlight Correction HDR The camera automatically selects an overlaying mode based on the recognized scene, and the (overlay) appears on the screen. Related Topic Scene Recognition Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 54
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... Skin)* Allows you to shoot an image with background defocus and define the subject. (Background Defocus)* Allows you to shoot indoor shots without using the flash to the scene. Shoots the clear sky and trees and flowers in the distance. Select the desired mode. For movies: 1. Scene Selection modes with preset...
... Skin)* Allows you to shoot an image with background defocus and define the subject. (Background Defocus)* Allows you to shoot indoor shots without using the flash to the scene. Shoots the clear sky and trees and flowers in the distance. Select the desired mode. For movies: 1. Scene Selection modes with preset...
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For movies, allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur. Allows you to shoot night scenes with less noise without using a tripod. (Handheld Twilight)* (High Sensitivity) For still images, ... delicious and bright color. (Gourmet)* 66 Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without compromising the atmosphere. Press the (flash pop-up) button to pop up the flash unit. (Night Scene) Allows you to shoot food arrangements in the background without losing the dark atmosphere of people with more brightness...
For movies, allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur. Allows you to shoot night scenes with less noise without using a tripod. (Handheld Twilight)* (High Sensitivity) For still images, ... delicious and bright color. (Gourmet)* 66 Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without compromising the atmosphere. Press the (flash pop-up) button to pop up the flash unit. (Night Scene) Allows you to shoot food arrangements in the background without losing the dark atmosphere of people with more brightness...
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...ISO sensitivity is pressed halfway down. Turn the control wheel to (Shutter Speed Priority Shooting). 2. About the shutter speed When you fire the flash. You can shoot still images after making the settings, the setting value indicators on the subject > Shutter Speed Priority Shooting Shutter Speed Priority Shooting... to 30 seconds. Set the mode dial to select the shutter speed value. If the proper exposure is fast, the amount of flash light may be insufficient even if you set the shutter speed faster, moving objects such as running people, cars or splashing water, etc...
...ISO sensitivity is pressed halfway down. Turn the control wheel to (Shutter Speed Priority Shooting). 2. About the shutter speed When you fire the flash. You can shoot still images after making the settings, the setting value indicators on the subject > Shutter Speed Priority Shooting Shutter Speed Priority Shooting... to 30 seconds. Set the mode dial to select the shutter speed value. If the proper exposure is fast, the amount of flash light may be insufficient even if you set the shutter speed faster, moving objects such as running people, cars or splashing water, etc...
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... with the shutter button. Notes If the proper exposure is not obtained after making the settings, the setting value indicators on the screen flash when the shutter button is automatically adjusted from 1/1600 to 8 seconds. Press on the control wheel. 3. You can shoot in this...on the subject > Aperture Priority Shooting Aperture Priority Shooting You can select an aperture (F value) from F 3.5 to F 8.0. (When you adjust the flashing values again. You can set the ISO setting with on the control wheel. 4. About the aperture priority The lower the aperture (F value), the wider ...
... with the shutter button. Notes If the proper exposure is not obtained after making the settings, the setting value indicators on the screen flash when the shutter button is automatically adjusted from 1/1600 to 8 seconds. Press on the control wheel. 3. You can shoot in this...on the subject > Aperture Priority Shooting Aperture Priority Shooting You can select an aperture (F value) from F 3.5 to F 8.0. (When you adjust the flashing values again. You can set the ISO setting with on the control wheel. 4. About the aperture priority The lower the aperture (F value), the wider ...
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... value. 1. Press on the control wheel to shoot the image. Settings such as the shutter speed, aperture (F value), focus and ISO cannot be set will flash when the shutter button is pressed halfway down. If the ISO sensitivity is set the focus, you cannot use a shutter speed slower than a certain speed...
... value. 1. Press on the control wheel to shoot the image. Settings such as the shutter speed, aperture (F value), focus and ISO cannot be set will flash when the shutter button is pressed halfway down. If the ISO sensitivity is set the focus, you cannot use a shutter speed slower than a certain speed...
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... a function that cannot be changed , while - Functions available in Scene Selection 87 - - - - - - - The icons below . Priority Shooting) (Aperture - Shooting) (iSweep - - Functions available in REC modes Flash Face Detection Tracking focus SelfTimer Continuous Shooting/Bracket Exposure Compensation Photo Creativity (Intelligent Auto) * - (Superior - Auto) (Program Auto) (Shutter Speed - indicates function that can be...
... a function that cannot be changed , while - Functions available in Scene Selection 87 - - - - - - - The icons below . Priority Shooting) (Aperture - Shooting) (iSweep - - Functions available in REC modes Flash Face Detection Tracking focus SelfTimer Continuous Shooting/Bracket Exposure Compensation Photo Creativity (Intelligent Auto) * - (Superior - Auto) (Program Auto) (Shutter Speed - indicates function that can be...
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Functions available in Picture Effect (Off) Flash Face Detection Tracking focus SelfTimer Continuous Exposure Shooting/Bracket Compensation 88 Scene) (Handheld Twilight) - - (High Sensitivity) - - (Gourmet) - - - (Pet) - - - (Beach) - (Snow) - (Fireworks) - - - - (Advanced Sports Shooting)... focus Timer Shooting/Bracket Compensation (Soft Skin) * - (Defocus Effect) * - - (Soft Snap) * - (Anti Motion Blur) - - - - - (Landscape) (Backlight Correction HDR) - - (Night Portrait) - - (Night - - - - Flash Face Tracking Self-
Functions available in Picture Effect (Off) Flash Face Detection Tracking focus SelfTimer Continuous Exposure Shooting/Bracket Compensation 88 Scene) (Handheld Twilight) - - (High Sensitivity) - - (Gourmet) - - - (Pet) - - - (Beach) - (Snow) - (Fireworks) - - - - (Advanced Sports Shooting)... focus Timer Shooting/Bracket Compensation (Soft Skin) * - (Defocus Effect) * - - (Soft Snap) * - (Anti Motion Blur) - - - - - (Landscape) (Backlight Correction HDR) - - (Night Portrait) - - (Night - - - - Flash Face Tracking Self-
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Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 93 Notes When the above shooting modes are registered and recalled in (Memory recall mode), the conditions for [Face Detection] when ... remain the same as in the above table. (Settings) *1 [Off] cannot be selected for [Soft Skin Effect] when Scene Selection is set to (Soft Skin). *2 [Flash] cannot be selected for [White Balance] when Scene Selection is set to (Manual Exposure Shooting).
Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 93 Notes When the above shooting modes are registered and recalled in (Memory recall mode), the conditions for [Face Detection] when ... remain the same as in the above table. (Settings) *1 [Off] cannot be selected for [Soft Skin Effect] when Scene Selection is set to (Soft Skin). *2 [Flash] cannot be selected for [White Balance] when Scene Selection is set to (Manual Exposure Shooting).