Operating Instructions
Page 1
... model and serial numbers are located on your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. DSC-P73/P93 © 2004 Sony Corporation 3-091-340-12(1) Getting started Shooting still... images Viewing still images Deleting still images Before advanced operations Advanced still image shooting Advanced still image viewing Still image editing Still image printing PictBridge printer) Enjoying movies Enjoying images on the bottom. Model No. Digital Still Camera...
... model and serial numbers are located on your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. DSC-P73/P93 © 2004 Sony Corporation 3-091-340-12(1) Getting started Shooting still... images Viewing still images Deleting still images Before advanced operations Advanced still image shooting Advanced still image viewing Still image editing Still image printing PictBridge printer) Enjoying movies Enjoying images on the bottom. Model No. Digital Still Camera...
Operating Instructions
Page 2
...symbol is for the FCC related matters only. If you have any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. 2 Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part ... must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P73 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing)...
...symbol is for the FCC related matters only. If you have any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. 2 Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part ... must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P73 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing)...
Operating Instructions
Page 5
...; In addition, system and product names used in this manual. 5 The camera may cause the camera to record or play back properly. However, the ™ or ® marks are not used as examples of pictures in this camera. The power zoom lens This camera is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, WindowsMedia, and DirectX are...
...; In addition, system and product names used in this manual. 5 The camera may cause the camera to record or play back properly. However, the ™ or ® marks are not used as examples of pictures in this camera. The power zoom lens This camera is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, WindowsMedia, and DirectX are...
Operating Instructions
Page 6
AF range finder 49 Choosing a focus operation - AF Mode 50 Setting the distance to the subject - Manual Exposure 52 Adjusting the exposure - Multi Burst 61 Shooting with manual shutter speed and aperture settings - Quick Review 27 Using the zoom feature 27 Shooting close-ups - EV adjustment ...10 Getting started Preparing batteries 11 Charging the batteries 11 Inserting the batteries 13 Using the AC Adaptor 16 Using your camera abroad 17 Turning your camera on a TV screen 40 Deleting still images Deleting images 42 Formatting a "Memory Stick 44 Before advanced operations How to...
AF range finder 49 Choosing a focus operation - AF Mode 50 Setting the distance to the subject - Manual Exposure 52 Adjusting the exposure - Multi Burst 61 Shooting with manual shutter speed and aperture settings - Quick Review 27 Using the zoom feature 27 Shooting close-ups - EV adjustment ...10 Getting started Preparing batteries 11 Charging the batteries 11 Inserting the batteries 13 Using the AC Adaptor 16 Using your camera abroad 17 Turning your camera on a TV screen 40 Deleting still images Deleting images 42 Formatting a "Memory Stick 44 Before advanced operations How to...
Operating Instructions
Page 10
...(Movie shooting) You can shoot movies (page 79). (Playback/Editing) You can set to allow easy shooting. M (Manual exposure shooting) You can change the settings of the camera (pages 47 and 116). P (Program auto shooting) Shooting adjustment is set the desired shooting functions using menus (pages ...46 and 114). Mode dial Before using your camera, set the mark on the scene conditions in the auto adjustment mode. The image quality is automatically carried out just as in the ...
...(Movie shooting) You can shoot movies (page 79). (Playback/Editing) You can set to allow easy shooting. M (Manual exposure shooting) You can change the settings of the camera (pages 47 and 116). P (Program auto shooting) Shooting adjustment is set the desired shooting functions using menus (pages ...46 and 114). Mode dial Before using your camera, set the mark on the scene conditions in the auto adjustment mode. The image quality is automatically carried out just as in the ...
Operating Instructions
Page 52
...manual shutter speed and aperture settings - If you point the lens up or down, the error increases. • If focus preset value flashes with v/V. c Select 9 (Focus) with b/B, then select the distance to the subject with [0.5m] selected, press the zoom W button until the value stops flashing (DSC...The difference between 1/1000 of the LCD screen changes to M. You can manually adjust the shutter speed and aperture values. Control button Shutter button Mode dial a Set the mode dial to "Return" and the camera enters the manual exposure setup mode. b Press z. Use it as the EV value (...
...manual shutter speed and aperture settings - If you point the lens up or down, the error increases. • If focus preset value flashes with v/V. c Select 9 (Focus) with b/B, then select the distance to the subject with [0.5m] selected, press the zoom W button until the value stops flashing (DSC...The difference between 1/1000 of the LCD screen changes to M. You can manually adjust the shutter speed and aperture values. Control button Shutter button Mode dial a Set the mode dial to "Return" and the camera enters the manual exposure setup mode. b Press z. Use it as the EV value (...
Operating Instructions
Page 53
... Quick review, macro, or self-timer function or change the flash mode After Step 4, press z to "Set." "Return" changes to cancel the manual exposure setup mode. To cancel the manual exposure mode Set the mode dial to other than M. • When the shutter speed is set all the way to the W side...
... Quick review, macro, or self-timer function or change the flash mode After Step 4, press z to "Set." "Return" changes to cancel the manual exposure setup mode. To cancel the manual exposure mode Set the mode dial to other than M. • When the shutter speed is set all the way to the W side...
Operating Instructions
Page 55
... proper exposure, for instance, the subject and its background have high contrast (light and dark). Adjusting the exposure - The value can manually shift the exposure value determined by the camera. The menu appears. The value of the subject on the LCD screen. Use this mode when you are using the flash, the...
... proper exposure, for instance, the subject and its background have high contrast (light and dark). Adjusting the exposure - The value can manually shift the exposure value determined by the camera. The menu appears. The value of the subject on the LCD screen. Use this mode when you are using the flash, the...
Operating Instructions
Page 59
... dial • Under fluorescent lights that flicker, even if you choose , the white balance may not be properly adjusted. • When the flash strobes, the manual setting is canceled, and the image is recorded in a studio, or under video lights. The menu appears.
... dial • Under fluorescent lights that flicker, even if you choose , the white balance may not be properly adjusted. • When the flash strobes, the manual setting is canceled, and the image is recorded in a studio, or under video lights. The menu appears.
Operating Instructions
Page 121
...of camera DSC-P93 Approx. 5 090 000 pixels DSC-P73 Approx. 4 065 000 pixels Lens DSC-P93 3× zoom lens f=7.9 to 23.7 mm (35 mm camera conversion: 38 to 114 mm) F2.8-5.2 DSC-P73 3× zoom lens f=6 to 18 mm (35 mm camera conversion: 39 to 117 mm) F2.8-5.2 Exposure control Automatic, Manual ...and check that the battery is different for each battery. The battery charger • Do not charge any other batteries except the Sony nickel-metal hydride battery using the supplied battery charger, the full capacity of the battery. • When charging a high capacity battery...
...of camera DSC-P93 Approx. 5 090 000 pixels DSC-P73 Approx. 4 065 000 pixels Lens DSC-P93 3× zoom lens f=7.9 to 23.7 mm (35 mm camera conversion: 38 to 114 mm) F2.8-5.2 DSC-P73 3× zoom lens f=6 to 18 mm (35 mm camera conversion: 39 to 117 mm) F2.8-5.2 Exposure control Automatic, Manual ...and check that the battery is different for each battery. The battery charger • Do not charge any other batteries except the Sony nickel-metal hydride battery using the supplied battery charger, the full capacity of the battery. • When charging a high capacity battery...
Operating Instructions
Page 124
...) F Sharpness indicator (113)/ Saturation indicator (113)/ Contrast indicator (113)/ AF illuminator indicator (32) G Metering mode indicator (57)/ Picture effect indicator (62) H Low battery warning (108) I Manual exposure setup mode indicator (52) J Macro (29) K AF mode (50)/ AF range finder frame indicator (49)/ Focus preset value (51) L Image quality indicator (47) M Recording...
...) F Sharpness indicator (113)/ Saturation indicator (113)/ Contrast indicator (113)/ AF illuminator indicator (32) G Metering mode indicator (57)/ Picture effect indicator (62) H Low battery warning (108) I Manual exposure setup mode indicator (52) J Macro (29) K AF mode (50)/ AF range finder frame indicator (49)/ Focus preset value (51) L Image quality indicator (47) M Recording...
Operating Instructions
Page 128
...to your computer ....... 87, 94, 96 Cutting movies 82 D Daylight 58 Daylight synchro 31 DC plug 16 Deleting movies 81 Deleting still images 42 Digital zoom 27 Divide 82 DPOF 70 E EV adjustment 55 F File names 90 File storage destinations 90 Finder 33 Flash 31 Flash Level 59 Fluorescent 58... the date and time 34 Installation 85, 92 J JPG 91 L Landscape 35 LCD backlight 117 LCD screen display 124 Lens ring 8 M Macro 29 Manual exposure 52 Memory Stick 119 Menu 46, 112 Metering mode 57 Mode dial 10 Moisture condensation 118 Monitoring AF 50 MPG 91 Multi Burst 61...
...to your computer ....... 87, 94, 96 Cutting movies 82 D Daylight 58 Daylight synchro 31 DC plug 16 Deleting movies 81 Deleting still images 42 Digital zoom 27 Divide 82 DPOF 70 E EV adjustment 55 F File names 90 File storage destinations 90 Finder 33 Flash 31 Flash Level 59 Fluorescent 58... the date and time 34 Installation 85, 92 J JPG 91 L Landscape 35 LCD backlight 117 LCD screen display 124 Lens ring 8 M Macro 29 Manual exposure 52 Memory Stick 119 Menu 46, 112 Metering mode 57 Mode dial 10 Moisture condensation 118 Monitoring AF 50 MPG 91 Multi Burst 61...