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... used. • For details on "Memory Stick Duo" media, see page 152. GPS-compatible: DSC-HX5V GPS-incompatible: DSC-HX5/HX5C - To check if your camera. In addition, even if the battery pack is not fully charged, you can use the partially charged..." media)* - ("Memory Stick PRO- Memory cards with a capacity up the existing charge and remove it from the camera, then store it into this camera • This manual describes the functions of GPScompatible/incompatible devices, TransferJetcompatible/incompatible devices, 1080 60icompatible devices and 1080 50i-compatible devices. - HG...
... used. • For details on "Memory Stick Duo" media, see page 152. GPS-compatible: DSC-HX5V GPS-incompatible: DSC-HX5/HX5C - To check if your camera. In addition, even if the battery pack is not fully charged, you can use the partially charged..." media)* - ("Memory Stick PRO- Memory cards with a capacity up the existing charge and remove it from the camera, then store it into this camera • This manual describes the functions of GPScompatible/incompatible devices, TransferJetcompatible/incompatible devices, 1080 60icompatible devices and 1080 50i-compatible devices. - HG...
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Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Notes on using the camera 3 Operation Search 8 MENU/Settings Search 11 Identifying parts 15 List of icons displayed on the screen 16 Using the mode dial 18 ...Shooting 21 Anti Motion Blur 23 Hand-held Twilight 24 Backlight Correction HDR 25 Scene Selection 26 Movie Mode 28 Intelligent Sweep Panorama 29 Manual Exposure Shooting 31 Program Auto 32 Zoom 33 DISP (Screen Display Settings 34 Flash 36 Smile Shutter 37 Self-Timer 38 Burst/Bracket button...
Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Notes on using the camera 3 Operation Search 8 MENU/Settings Search 11 Identifying parts 15 List of icons displayed on the screen 16 Using the mode dial 18 ...Shooting 21 Anti Motion Blur 23 Hand-held Twilight 24 Backlight Correction HDR 25 Scene Selection 26 Movie Mode 28 Intelligent Sweep Panorama 29 Manual Exposure Shooting 31 Program Auto 32 Zoom 33 DISP (Screen Display Settings 34 Flash 36 Smile Shutter 37 Self-Timer 38 Burst/Bracket button...
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Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Operation Search Leaving the settings to the camera Intelligent Auto Adjustment 20 Scene Selection 26 Scene Recognition 63 Shooting movies Movie Mode 28 Movie format 83 Shooting portraits Soft Snap ... Shutter 37 Scene Recognition 63 Face Detection 66 Anti Blink 68 Red Eye Reduction 88 Shooting in manual mode Manual Exposure Shooting 31 Shooting panoramic images Intelligent Sweep Panorama 29 Shooting best shots of Pet 26 your pet Shooting moving objects Advanced Sports Shooting 26 Movie Mode 28 Burst Settings...
Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Operation Search Leaving the settings to the camera Intelligent Auto Adjustment 20 Scene Selection 26 Scene Recognition 63 Shooting movies Movie Mode 28 Movie format 83 Shooting portraits Soft Snap ... Shutter 37 Scene Recognition 63 Face Detection 66 Anti Blink 68 Red Eye Reduction 88 Shooting in manual mode Manual Exposure Shooting 31 Shooting panoramic images Intelligent Sweep Panorama 29 Shooting best shots of Pet 26 your pet Shooting moving objects Advanced Sports Shooting 26 Movie Mode 28 Burst Settings...
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... displayed on the screen Icons are limited in the burst group Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator Index 16GB Continued r When shooting still images A Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning Image Size/Quality • The icons are displayed on the control button... Selection Mode dial (Intelligent Auto Adjustment/Anti Motion Blur/ Hand-held Twilight/Backlight Correction HDR/Movie Mode/ iSweep Panorama/Manual Exposure Shooting/Program Auto) Scene Recognition icon White Balance Metering Mode Vibration warning Scene Recognition Burst Shooting Interval Bracket Shooting ...
... displayed on the screen Icons are limited in the burst group Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator Index 16GB Continued r When shooting still images A Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning Image Size/Quality • The icons are displayed on the control button... Selection Mode dial (Intelligent Auto Adjustment/Anti Motion Blur/ Hand-held Twilight/Backlight Correction HDR/Movie Mode/ iSweep Panorama/Manual Exposure Shooting/Program Auto) Scene Recognition icon White Balance Metering Mode Vibration warning Scene Recognition Burst Shooting Interval Bracket Shooting ...
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...Hand-held Twilight) (Backlight Correction HDR) (Scene Selection) (Movie Mode) (iSweep Panorama) (Manual Exposure Shooting) (Program Auto) Allows you to shoot with reduced blur without tripod when composing burst shots taken in high-speed (page 23). You can set various functions using the flash when ...composing burst shots taken in high-speed (page 24). Index 18GB Allows you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically (page 20). Allows you to shoot/view still images with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the ...
...Hand-held Twilight) (Backlight Correction HDR) (Scene Selection) (Movie Mode) (iSweep Panorama) (Manual Exposure Shooting) (Program Auto) Allows you to shoot with reduced blur without tripod when composing burst shots taken in high-speed (page 23). You can set various functions using the flash when ...composing burst shots taken in high-speed (page 24). Index 18GB Allows you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically (page 20). Allows you to shoot/view still images with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the ...
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... exposure is not obtained by the camera appears as the most suitable by the camera. • When the shutter speed is one second or slower, the shutter speed is indicated by manually setting the shutter speed and aperture value. 1 Set the mode dial to (Manual Exposure Shooting). 2 Press z on...by ["], for example, [1"]. • When you set the shutter speed slower, using control button. Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Manual Exposure Shooting You can select an aperture of F5.5 or F13 (when used with the Internal ND (Neutral Density) Filter). 4 Press the ...
... exposure is not obtained by the camera appears as the most suitable by the camera. • When the shutter speed is one second or slower, the shutter speed is indicated by manually setting the shutter speed and aperture value. 1 Set the mode dial to (Manual Exposure Shooting). 2 Press z on...by ["], for example, [1"]. • When you set the shutter speed slower, using control button. Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Manual Exposure Shooting You can select an aperture of F5.5 or F13 (when used with the Internal ND (Neutral Density) Filter). 4 Press the ...
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.... • In Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode, Easy Shooting mode, you can select only [Auto] or [Off]. • In Backlight Correction HDR mode or Manual Exposure Shooting mode, only [On] or [Slow Synchro] can the "White circular spots" be selected. • Flash is set to the lens. Table ...Index 36GB In Anti Motion Blur mode - In iSweep Panorama mode zWhen the "White circular spots" appears in flash photos This is caused by the camera's flash, they appear as white circular spots. Notes • The flash strobes twice. In Hand-held Twilight mode - Flash always operates. Flash ...
.... • In Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode, Easy Shooting mode, you can select only [Auto] or [Off]. • In Backlight Correction HDR mode or Manual Exposure Shooting mode, only [On] or [Slow Synchro] can the "White circular spots" be selected. • Flash is set to the lens. Table ...Index 36GB In Anti Motion Blur mode - In iSweep Panorama mode zWhen the "White circular spots" appears in flash photos This is caused by the camera's flash, they appear as white circular spots. Notes • The flash strobes twice. In Hand-held Twilight mode - Flash always operates. Flash ...
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... images Overexposure = too much light Whitish image Lower EV setting - Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index EV You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. 1 MENU t (EV) t desired EV setting Notes • In Easy Shooting mode..., Manual Exposure Shooting mode or Backlight Correction HDR mode, the [EV] setting cannot be adjusted. • If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, ...
... images Overexposure = too much light Whitish image Lower EV setting - Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index EV You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. 1 MENU t (EV) t desired EV setting Notes • In Easy Shooting mode..., Manual Exposure Shooting mode or Backlight Correction HDR mode, the [EV] setting cannot be adjusted. • If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, ...
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... dark locations or moving subjects by increasing ISO sensitivity (select a larger number). Notes • You cannot select [ISO AUTO] in Manual Exposure Shooting mode. • You can reduce image blurring in Scene Selection. (Advanced zAdjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) ISO sensitivity... Search MENU/Settings Search ISO Adjusts the luminous sensitivity when the camera is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity. Even when the exposure is set to Program Auto, Manual Exposure Shooting or (Advanced Sports Shooting) in dark locations while increasing...
... dark locations or moving subjects by increasing ISO sensitivity (select a larger number). Notes • You cannot select [ISO AUTO] in Manual Exposure Shooting mode. • You can reduce image blurring in Scene Selection. (Advanced zAdjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) ISO sensitivity... Search MENU/Settings Search ISO Adjusts the luminous sensitivity when the camera is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity. Even when the exposure is set to Program Auto, Manual Exposure Shooting or (Advanced Sports Shooting) in dark locations while increasing...
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...mode 1 Frame a white object such as a piece of paper filling the screen under the same lighting conditions as you can adjust color tones manually using the White Balance function. zEffects of lighting conditions The apparent color of light Daylight White (standard) Cloudy Bluish Fluorescent Green-tinged Incandescent Reddish...not set or cannot be set to the condition with the flash emitting. Use automatic white balance. • Do not shake or strike the camera while [One Push Set] is in the memory, the recording screen is adjusted to [On] or [Slow Synchro], the white balance is ...
...mode 1 Frame a white object such as a piece of paper filling the screen under the same lighting conditions as you can adjust color tones manually using the White Balance function. zEffects of lighting conditions The apparent color of light Daylight White (standard) Cloudy Bluish Fluorescent Green-tinged Incandescent Reddish...not set or cannot be set to the condition with the flash emitting. Use automatic white balance. • Do not shake or strike the camera while [One Push Set] is in the memory, the recording screen is adjusted to [On] or [Slow Synchro], the white balance is ...
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...[Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People]. 67GB In this case, register the face again under the conditions where the image will be shot. • When the Smile Shutter function is used with the Face Detection frame registered, Smile Detection is performed only on the registered face. •... You cannot register the priority face in Easy Shooting mode, Manual Exposure Shooting mode or when the self-timer is shown on the LCD screen again, the camera focuses on the registered face. • It may not be given priority. Face Priority Frame Off ...
...[Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People]. 67GB In this case, register the face again under the conditions where the image will be shot. • When the Smile Shutter function is used with the Face Detection frame registered, Smile Detection is performed only on the registered face. •... You cannot register the priority face in Easy Shooting mode, Manual Exposure Shooting mode or when the self-timer is shown on the LCD screen again, the camera focuses on the registered face. • It may not be given priority. Face Priority Frame Off ...
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...or record images using "PMB" and play back in the internal memory to the internal memory. • This feature is fully inserted into the camera. • Make sure that the memory card is not available. Cannot copy the data on the memory card or the computer to a memory card... to a memory card with the following items. Cannot print an image. • Refer to play images stored on the camera. • Use "PMB" to the operation manual of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index The image and sound are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory...
...or record images using "PMB" and play back in the internal memory to the internal memory. • This feature is fully inserted into the camera. • Make sure that the memory card is not available. Cannot copy the data on the memory card or the computer to a memory card... to a memory card with the following items. Cannot print an image. • Refer to play images stored on the camera. • Use "PMB" to the operation manual of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index The image and sound are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory...
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...Internal memory 19 ISO 56 L Landscape 26 Language Setting 91 LUN Settings 100 M Macintosh computer 122 Manual Exposure Shooting 31 Mass Storage 99 Memory card 3 "Memory Stick Duo" media 150 MENU 11 ... 133 Pixel 50 Playback 40 Playback zoom 41 PMB 123 PMB Portable 127 Power Save 103 Precision digital zoom 86 Print 80, 133 Print order mark 80, 134 Program Auto 32 Protect 79 PTP 99...144 Self-Portrait 38 Self-Timer 38 Send by TransferJet 73 Settings 13 Shooting Movie 28 Still Image 20 Shooting Direction 47 Slideshow 70 Slideshow with music 71 Slow Synchro 36 Smart ...
...Internal memory 19 ISO 56 L Landscape 26 Language Setting 91 LUN Settings 100 M Macintosh computer 122 Manual Exposure Shooting 31 Mass Storage 99 Memory card 3 "Memory Stick Duo" media 150 MENU 11 ... 133 Pixel 50 Playback 40 Playback zoom 41 PMB 123 PMB Portable 127 Power Save 103 Precision digital zoom 86 Print 80, 133 Print order mark 80, 134 Program Auto 32 Protect 79 PTP 99...144 Self-Portrait 38 Self-Timer 38 Send by TransferJet 73 Settings 13 Shooting Movie 28 Still Image 20 Shooting Direction 47 Slideshow 70 Slideshow with music 71 Slow Synchro 36 Smart ...
Instruction Manual
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...user is subject to radio communications. If you have any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause ...DSC-HX5V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. These limits are cautioned that interference will not occur in accordance with Part15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. [ Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital...
...user is subject to radio communications. If you have any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause ...DSC-HX5V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. These limits are cautioned that interference will not occur in accordance with Part15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. [ Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital...
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...(1) • Wrist strap (1) • CD-ROM (1) - "Cyber-shot Handbook" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Notes on using a computer. GB 8 Cyber-shot application software - Internal memory and memory card back up Do not turn off the camera, remove the battery pack, or remove the memory card while the access...(1)/Battery case (1) • USB, A/V cable for in-depth instructions on shooting or viewing images and connecting the camera to your data. Refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF) on supplied CD-ROM For details on advanced operations, please read "Cybershot Handbook" (PDF) on ...
...(1) • Wrist strap (1) • CD-ROM (1) - "Cyber-shot Handbook" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Notes on using a computer. GB 8 Cyber-shot application software - Internal memory and memory card back up Do not turn off the camera, remove the battery pack, or remove the memory card while the access...(1)/Battery case (1) • USB, A/V cable for in-depth instructions on shooting or viewing images and connecting the camera to your data. Refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF) on supplied CD-ROM For details on advanced operations, please read "Cybershot Handbook" (PDF) on ...
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GPS-compatible: DSC-HX5V GPS-incompatible: DSC-HX5 - On GPS-compatible devices (DSC-HX5V only) • Use GPS in ...if your camera in accordance with regulations of countries and regions where you use a memory card with this camera • This manual describes the functions of the memory card before operating the camera. If you... location, then [Format]. • Before you insert a memory card without a database file into this camera for stable performance of GPS-compatible/incompatible devices, TransferJet-compatible/incompatible devices, 1080 60i-compatible devices and 1080...
GPS-compatible: DSC-HX5V GPS-incompatible: DSC-HX5 - On GPS-compatible devices (DSC-HX5V only) • Use GPS in ...if your camera in accordance with regulations of countries and regions where you use a memory card with this camera • This manual describes the functions of the memory card before operating the camera. If you... location, then [Format]. • Before you insert a memory card without a database file into this camera for stable performance of GPS-compatible/incompatible devices, TransferJet-compatible/incompatible devices, 1080 60i-compatible devices and 1080...
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...when the access lamp is not compatible. To copy images from the internal memory to as "Memory Stick Duo" media. MultiMediaCard is lit. In this camera: "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, "Memory Stick Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards....larger marked with: - ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media)* - ("Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media) * Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media marked with this manual, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media and "Memory Stick Duo" media are collectively referred to a memory card, insert the ...
...when the access lamp is not compatible. To copy images from the internal memory to as "Memory Stick Duo" media. MultiMediaCard is lit. In this camera: "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, "Memory Stick Duo" media, SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards....larger marked with: - ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media)* - ("Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media) * Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media marked with this manual, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media and "Memory Stick Duo" media are collectively referred to a memory card, insert the ...
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List of icons displayed on the screen When shooting still images • The icons are limited in Easy Shooting mode. When shooting movies Display Indication Metering Mode Vibration warning Scene Recognition Burst Shooting Interval Bracket... battery warning Image Size/Quality Scene Selection Mode dial (Intelligent Auto Adjustment/Anti Motion Blur/Hand-held Twilight/Backlight Correction HDR/Movie Mode/iSweep Panorama/Manual Exposure Shooting/ Program Auto) Scene Recognition icon White balance B Display z ISO400 125 F3.5 +2.0EV Standby 0:12 Indication AE/AF lock ISO number NR slow ...
List of icons displayed on the screen When shooting still images • The icons are limited in Easy Shooting mode. When shooting movies Display Indication Metering Mode Vibration warning Scene Recognition Burst Shooting Interval Bracket... battery warning Image Size/Quality Scene Selection Mode dial (Intelligent Auto Adjustment/Anti Motion Blur/Hand-held Twilight/Backlight Correction HDR/Movie Mode/iSweep Panorama/Manual Exposure Shooting/ Program Auto) Scene Recognition icon White balance B Display z ISO400 125 F3.5 +2.0EV Standby 0:12 Indication AE/AF lock ISO number NR slow ...
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...recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. However, the ™ or ® marks are not used in this manual are owned by Infrared Data Association (IrDA®). • In addition, system and product names used in all cases in general, trademarks or...product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. • "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.. • Adobe and Reader are either trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers.
...recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. However, the ™ or ® marks are not used in this manual are owned by Infrared Data Association (IrDA®). • In addition, system and product names used in all cases in general, trademarks or...product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. • "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.. • Adobe and Reader are either trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers.
Marketing Specifications
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...Sony, Cyber-shot, Optical SteadyShot, BIONZ, Xtra Fine LCD, Clear Photo, Clear Photo LCD Plus, SteadyShot, Memory Stick PRO-HG, InfoLITHIUM, Party-Shot, AVCHD, Exmor, TruBlack, TransferJet, Exmor R, Smile Shutter, DVDirect, BRAVIA, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick Duo and the Memory Stick logo are trademarks of Sony. DSC-HX5V H-SERIES Digital Still Camera... (Day White Fluorescent Lighting) / Incandescent/ Flash / One Push iAUTO(2" - 1/1,600) / Program Auto(1" - 1/1,600)/ Manual(30"-1/1600) Normal / Hi-Speed Burst(High/Mid/Low) (Approx. 10fps at 30 fps, and 9Mbps. 10. Interoperability ...
...Sony, Cyber-shot, Optical SteadyShot, BIONZ, Xtra Fine LCD, Clear Photo, Clear Photo LCD Plus, SteadyShot, Memory Stick PRO-HG, InfoLITHIUM, Party-Shot, AVCHD, Exmor, TruBlack, TransferJet, Exmor R, Smile Shutter, DVDirect, BRAVIA, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick Duo and the Memory Stick logo are trademarks of Sony. DSC-HX5V H-SERIES Digital Still Camera... (Day White Fluorescent Lighting) / Incandescent/ Flash / One Push iAUTO(2" - 1/1,600) / Program Auto(1" - 1/1,600)/ Manual(30"-1/1600) Normal / Hi-Speed Burst(High/Mid/Low) (Approx. 10fps at 30 fps, and 9Mbps. 10. Interoperability ...