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Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. DSC-P8/P10/P12 Serial No. Model No. DSC-P8/P10/P12 © 2003 Sony Corporation 3-080-892-12(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 Enjoying movies Enjoying images on the bottom. Record the serial number in...
Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. DSC-P8/P10/P12 Serial No. Model No. DSC-P8/P10/P12 © 2003 Sony Corporation 3-080-892-12(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 Enjoying movies Enjoying images on the bottom. Record the serial number in...
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...still image shooting (using your camera 4 Identifying the parts 8 Getting started Charging the battery pack 10 Using an external power source 13 Using your camera abroad 13 Turning on the LCD screen of contents Before using auto adjustment mode 21 Checking the last image you shot...Adjusting the exposure - White Balance 49 Adjusting the flash level - Voice 54 Shooting according to the subject - Burst 3 (DSC-P10/P12)/ Burst 2 (DSC-P8 53 Shooting still images for e-mail - AF range finder 42 Choosing a focus operation -AF Mode 43 Setting the distance to scene conditions - ...
...still image shooting (using your camera 4 Identifying the parts 8 Getting started Charging the battery pack 10 Using an external power source 13 Using your camera abroad 13 Turning on the LCD screen of contents Before using auto adjustment mode 21 Checking the last image you shot...Adjusting the exposure - White Balance 49 Adjusting the flash level - Voice 54 Shooting according to the subject - Burst 3 (DSC-P10/P12)/ Burst 2 (DSC-P8 53 Shooting still images for e-mail - AF range finder 42 Choosing a focus operation -AF Mode 43 Setting the distance to scene conditions - ...
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... decreased under the following situations: - [P. The 1 factory setting is set to [Fine] - Shooting still images Under the average conditions1) Image NP-FC11 (supplied) size LCD No. Viewing still images2) NP-FC11 (supplied) Image size No. The flash is used frequently - [LCD Backlight] is... Shooting movies3) NP-FC11 (supplied) LCD LCD screen on and off DSC-P10/P12 Approx. 90 Approx. 135 DSC-P8 Approx. 100 Approx. 145 3) Shooting continuously at a temperature of time. The flash strobes once every two times - The camera has been turned on screen off many times -
... decreased under the following situations: - [P. The 1 factory setting is set to [Fine] - Shooting still images Under the average conditions1) Image NP-FC11 (supplied) size LCD No. Viewing still images2) NP-FC11 (supplied) Image size No. The flash is used frequently - [LCD Backlight] is... Shooting movies3) NP-FC11 (supplied) LCD LCD screen on and off DSC-P10/P12 Approx. 90 Approx. 135 DSC-P8 Approx. 100 Approx. 145 3) Shooting continuously at a temperature of time. The flash strobes once every two times - The camera has been turned on screen off many times -
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... mode dial is set . The image size is turned off. 18 Setting the still image size Mode dial DSC-P10/P12 5.0M 4.5M(3:2) 3.1M 1.2M VGA Image Size DSC-P8 3.1M 2.8M(3:2) 2.0M 1.2M VGA Image Size DSC-P10/P12 5.0M 4.5M(3:2) 3.1M 1.2M VGA Image Size DSC-P8 3.1M 2.8M(3:2) 2.0M 1.2M VGA Image Size 1 , Set the mode dial to...
... mode dial is set . The image size is turned off. 18 Setting the still image size Mode dial DSC-P10/P12 5.0M 4.5M(3:2) 3.1M 1.2M VGA Image Size DSC-P8 3.1M 2.8M(3:2) 2.0M 1.2M VGA Image Size DSC-P10/P12 5.0M 4.5M(3:2) 3.1M 1.2M VGA Image Size DSC-P8 3.1M 2.8M(3:2) 2.0M 1.2M VGA Image Size 1 , Set the mode dial to...
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... quality, select the larger image size. Image size Examples 5.0M (DSC-P10/P12) 2592×1944 Very fine print 4.5M(3:2)1) 2592 (3:2) 3:2 prints1) (DSC-P10/P12) 3.1M 2048×1536 Printing A4 size images 2.8M(3:2)1) (DSC-P8) 2048 (3:2) 3:2 prints1) 2.0M (DSC-P8) 1632×1224 Printing A5 size images 1.2M 1280×960 ...of pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the kind of data needed to preserve your "Memory Stick." Shooting still images Image size and quality You can choose image size from among the five options in the following tables. The larger you ...
... quality, select the larger image size. Image size Examples 5.0M (DSC-P10/P12) 2592×1944 Very fine print 4.5M(3:2)1) 2592 (3:2) 3:2 prints1) (DSC-P10/P12) 3.1M 2048×1536 Printing A4 size images 2.8M(3:2)1) (DSC-P8) 2048 (3:2) 3:2 prints1) 2.0M (DSC-P8) 1632×1224 Printing A5 size images 1.2M 1280×960 ...of pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the kind of data needed to preserve your "Memory Stick." Shooting still images Image size and quality You can choose image size from among the five options in the following tables. The larger you ...
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...size is maximum 3.1 MEGA PIXELS. • When 1600×1200 size images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, "2.0M" indicator appears on the LCD screen of the camera, they all look the same size. • Number of shooting images can be saved in ...from these cases. • When the images are shown below. (Units: number of images) Capacity 16MB Image size 5.0M 6 (DSC-P10/P12) (11) 4.5M(3:2) 6 (DSC-P10/P12) (11) 3.1M 10 (18) 2.8M(3:2) 10 (DSC-P8) (18) 2.0M 16 (DSC-P8) (30) 1.2M 24 (46) VGA 97 (243) 32MB 12 (23) 12 (23) 20 (37) 20 (37) ...
...size is maximum 3.1 MEGA PIXELS. • When 1600×1200 size images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, "2.0M" indicator appears on the LCD screen of the camera, they all look the same size. • Number of shooting images can be saved in ...from these cases. • When the images are shown below. (Units: number of images) Capacity 16MB Image size 5.0M 6 (DSC-P10/P12) (11) 4.5M(3:2) 6 (DSC-P10/P12) (11) 3.1M 10 (18) 2.8M(3:2) 10 (DSC-P8) (18) 2.0M 16 (DSC-P8) (30) 1.2M 24 (46) VGA 97 (243) 32MB 12 (23) 12 (23) 20 (37) 20 (37) ...
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...when the zoom function is not complete. When the AE/AF lock indicator changes from flashing to steadily lit, the camera is ready for a split second depending on the power. Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode) Mode dial 60min VGA FINE 101 96 S AF F2.8 30 Shooting... stored in the "Memory Stick" (page 40). 2 , Hold the camera steadily with your fingers. • The minimum focal distance to shoot, but the image is as follows: DSC-P10/P12: Approx.50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W)/ 60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (T) or more DSC-P8: Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W/T) or more To shoot ...
...when the zoom function is not complete. When the AE/AF lock indicator changes from flashing to steadily lit, the camera is ready for a split second depending on the power. Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode) Mode dial 60min VGA FINE 101 96 S AF F2.8 30 Shooting... stored in the "Memory Stick" (page 40). 2 , Hold the camera steadily with your fingers. • The minimum focal distance to shoot, but the image is as follows: DSC-P10/P12: Approx.50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W)/ 60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (T) or more DSC-P8: Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W/T) or more To shoot ...
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... [Delete] with v on the control button. Shooting still images Checking the last image you press the zoom button... not touch the lens portion while it is deleted. Smart zoom Digital processing lets you zoom in the SET UP settings (page 104)....needed, set [Smart Zoom] to choose the desired image size for shooting. When you shot - Quick Review 60min Review VGA 101 8/8 101-0029 2003 7 4 10:30PM RETURN ... without deterioration. To return to the subject DSC-P10/P12: Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W)/60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (T) from the lens surface DSC-P8: Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches...
... [Delete] with v on the control button. Shooting still images Checking the last image you press the zoom button... not touch the lens portion while it is deleted. Smart zoom Digital processing lets you zoom in the SET UP settings (page 104)....needed, set [Smart Zoom] to choose the desired image size for shooting. When you shot - Quick Review 60min Review VGA 101 8/8 101-0029 2003 7 4 10:30PM RETURN ... without deterioration. To return to the subject DSC-P10/P12: Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W)/60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (T) from the lens surface DSC-P8: Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches...
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...can also carry out this phenomenon has no effect on the recorded image. • AF range finder is [5.0M] or [4.5M(3:2)] (DSC-P10/P12)/[3.1M] or [2.8M(3:2)] (DSC-P8), the smart zoom does not work. • You cannot confirm the image with the finder when using the smart zoom function. •...the W side: Approx. 10 cm (4 inches) from the lens surface 1 , Set the mode dial to the distances specified below. DSC-P10/P12 [3.1M]: 3.8× [1.2M]: 6.1× [VGA]: 12× DSC-P8 [2.0M]: 3.8× [1.2M]: 4.8× [VGA]: 9.6× When the image size is not shown when using the smart zoom, ...
...can also carry out this phenomenon has no effect on the recorded image. • AF range finder is [5.0M] or [4.5M(3:2)] (DSC-P10/P12)/[3.1M] or [2.8M(3:2)] (DSC-P8), the smart zoom does not work. • You cannot confirm the image with the finder when using the smart zoom function. •...the W side: Approx. 10 cm (4 inches) from the lens surface 1 , Set the mode dial to the distances specified below. DSC-P10/P12 [3.1M]: 3.8× [1.2M]: 6.1× [VGA]: 12× DSC-P8 [2.0M]: 3.8× [1.2M]: 4.8× [VGA]: 9.6× When the image size is not shown when using the smart zoom, ...
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... mode dial to , and press v ( ) on shooting conditions. • When you press v ( ), the indicator changes as follows: DSC-P10/P12: Approx. 0.5 m to 3.5 m (19 3/4 inches to 11 feet 5 3/16 inches) (W)/0.6 m to 2.5 m (23 5/8 inches to 8 feet 2 7/16 inches) (T) DSC-P8: Approx. 0.5 m to 3.5 m (19 3/4 inches to 11 feet 5 3/16 inches) (W)/0.5 m to 2.5 m (19 3/4 inches to 8 feet 2 7/16 inches) (T) •...
... mode dial to , and press v ( ) on shooting conditions. • When you press v ( ), the indicator changes as follows: DSC-P10/P12: Approx. 0.5 m to 3.5 m (19 3/4 inches to 11 feet 5 3/16 inches) (W)/0.6 m to 2.5 m (23 5/8 inches to 8 feet 2 7/16 inches) (T) DSC-P8: Approx. 0.5 m to 3.5 m (19 3/4 inches to 11 feet 5 3/16 inches) (W)/0.5 m to 2.5 m (19 3/4 inches to 8 feet 2 7/16 inches) (T) •...
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...the date, hour, and minute onto the image. The SET UP screen appears. • When images are shot with the mode dial set the mode dial to , and shoot the image. • You can also... time cannot be removed later. • The date and time do not appear on a still image Shooting still images Camera Moving Image: AF Mode: 1 Smart Zoom: Date/Time: 2 Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator:... power is displayed as and (page 104). 1 2 2 , Select 1 (Camera1) (DSC-P10/ P12) or (Camera) (DSC-P8) with v/V on the control button, then press B. After the setting has been completed, set to SET UP.
...the date, hour, and minute onto the image. The SET UP screen appears. • When images are shot with the mode dial set the mode dial to , and shoot the image. • You can also... time cannot be removed later. • The date and time do not appear on a still image Shooting still images Camera Moving Image: AF Mode: 1 Smart Zoom: Date/Time: 2 Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator:... power is displayed as and (page 104). 1 2 2 , Select 1 (Camera1) (DSC-P10/ P12) or (Camera) (DSC-P8) with v/V on the control button, then press B. After the setting has been completed, set to SET UP.
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..."Memory Stick" Deleting still images Delete Exit 101-0002 2003 7 4 10:30PM OK BACK/NEXT Memory Stick Tool Format: OK File Number: Cancel 1 Create REC. Set the mode dial to prevent the power from turning off partway through formatting. • On DSC-P10/P12, item is also called... "initialization." To cancel deleting Select [Exit] with v on the power. • The term "formatting" means preparing a "Memory Stick" to format into the camera. Select [OK] with B, then press B. The ...
..."Memory Stick" Deleting still images Delete Exit 101-0002 2003 7 4 10:30PM OK BACK/NEXT Memory Stick Tool Format: OK File Number: Cancel 1 Create REC. Set the mode dial to prevent the power from turning off partway through formatting. • On DSC-P10/P12, item is also called... "initialization." To cancel deleting Select [Exit] with v on the power. • The term "formatting" means preparing a "Memory Stick" to format into the camera. Select [OK] with B, then press B. The ...
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.... Changing the items in the SET UP screen a Set the mode dial to anything other than SET UP. • On DSC-P10/P12, item is displayed as and (page 104). 1 2 39 Before advanced operations Camera Moving Image: AF Mode: 1 Smart Zoom: Date/Time: 2 Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: MPEG Movie Single On Off Off... appears. 0EV 0EV EV WB ISO b Press b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set . How to setup and operate your camera The usage of the menus and SET UP screen items that are most frequently used for "Advanced operations" is entered.
.... Changing the items in the SET UP screen a Set the mode dial to anything other than SET UP. • On DSC-P10/P12, item is displayed as and (page 104). 1 2 39 Before advanced operations Camera Moving Image: AF Mode: 1 Smart Zoom: Date/Time: 2 Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: MPEG Movie Single On Off Off... appears. 0EV 0EV EV WB ISO b Press b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set . How to setup and operate your camera The usage of the menus and SET UP screen items that are most frequently used for "Advanced operations" is entered.
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...AF. For quicker shooting, using a different mode than in Single AF mode. • On DSC-P10/P12, item is recommended. • When shooting using the finder with the self-timer, press the... consumption may be faster than Macro mode is displayed as and (page 104). 1 2 Advanced still image shooting 43 Single AF (S AF ) This mode allows accurate focusing over a wide range ... button is locked. When shooting in the following three focus modes for focusing. b Select [ ] (Camera) with v/V, [AF Mode] with B/v/V, and then select the desired mode with the focus already adjusted....
...AF. For quicker shooting, using a different mode than in Single AF mode. • On DSC-P10/P12, item is recommended. • When shooting using the finder with the self-timer, press the... consumption may be faster than Macro mode is displayed as and (page 104). 1 2 Advanced still image shooting 43 Single AF (S AF ) This mode allows accurate focusing over a wide range ... button is locked. When shooting in the following three focus modes for focusing. b Select [ ] (Camera) with v/V, [AF Mode] with B/v/V, and then select the desired mode with the focus already adjusted....
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Adjust the exposure value while checking the brightness of the exposure adjustment is being shot in steps of 1/3EV. To reactivate auto exposure Return the exposure adjustment value to or . , SCN b Press MENU. c Select (EV) with v/V. The value of the ... may not show the exact distance. • If you adjust the exposure value which is selected, press the zoom W button until the indicator stops flashing (DSC-P10/P12 only). Advanced still image shooting 45 The menu appears. Adjusting the exposure -
Adjust the exposure value while checking the brightness of the exposure adjustment is being shot in steps of 1/3EV. To reactivate auto exposure Return the exposure adjustment value to or . , SCN b Press MENU. c Select (EV) with v/V. The value of the ... may not show the exact distance. • If you adjust the exposure value which is selected, press the zoom W button until the indicator stops flashing (DSC-P10/P12 only). Advanced still image shooting 45 The menu appears. Adjusting the exposure -
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... the exposure. • The histogram also appears when you record images while checking the brightness level. Shooting techniques Normally, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure. If the image is displayed - You can also display a histogram during Quick Review (page 23). • The histogram does not appear in Exposure Bracket mode (DSC-P10/P12 only) -
... the exposure. • The histogram also appears when you record images while checking the brightness level. Shooting techniques Normally, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure. If the image is displayed - You can also display a histogram during Quick Review (page 23). • The histogram does not appear in Exposure Bracket mode (DSC-P10/P12 only) -
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The SET UP screen appears. b Select (Camera 2) with v/V 2 and [Bracket Step] with the exposure shifted - The exposure compensation value can be set between ±1.0EV from the appropriate exposure value in step 6. ... bracket step value with v/V. d Set the mode dial to SET UP. e Press MENU. To return to normal mode Select [Normal] in 1/3EV steps. Exposure Bracket (DSC-P10/ P12 only) Mode dial: / /SCN The camera records three images in succession, each with the exposure value shifted.
The SET UP screen appears. b Select (Camera 2) with v/V 2 and [Bracket Step] with the exposure shifted - The exposure compensation value can be set between ±1.0EV from the appropriate exposure value in step 6. ... bracket step value with v/V. d Set the mode dial to SET UP. e Press MENU. To return to normal mode Select [Normal] in 1/3EV steps. Exposure Bracket (DSC-P10/ P12 only) Mode dial: / /SCN The camera records three images in succession, each with the exposure value shifted.
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When the "Recording" indication disappears, you press the shutter button in this mode, the camera records three (DSCP10/P12) or two (DSC-P8) images in this mode. • During shooting in succession. To return to normal mode Select [Normal] ... three or two images continuously - d Shoot the image. Burst 3 (DSC-P10/P12)/ Burst 2 (DSC-P8) Mode dial: / /SCN This mode is approximately 0.5 second. The menu appears. MENU Control button Mode dial Shutter c Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with b/B, then select [Burst 3] (DSC-P10/P12)/[Burst 2] (DSCP8) with v/V. Shooting still images for e-mail -
When the "Recording" indication disappears, you press the shutter button in this mode, the camera records three (DSCP10/P12) or two (DSC-P8) images in this mode. • During shooting in succession. To return to normal mode Select [Normal] ... three or two images continuously - d Shoot the image. Burst 3 (DSC-P10/P12)/ Burst 2 (DSC-P8) Mode dial: / /SCN This mode is approximately 0.5 second. The menu appears. MENU Control button Mode dial Shutter c Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with b/B, then select [Burst 3] (DSC-P10/P12)/[Burst 2] (DSCP8) with v/V. Shooting still images for e-mail -
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...camera automatically enters the NR slow shutter function and "NR" is indicated next to a different mode. • If you set (Fireworks mode), (Twilight portrait mode) or (Twilight mode) and then record in dark places. b Press MENU. The menu appears. Twilight portrait mode Suitable for shooting portraits in Exposure Bracket (DSC-P10/P12 only), Burst 3 (DSC-P10/P12...) or Burst 2 (DSC-P8) mode, the shutter speed becomes faster, so the image may not be ...
...camera automatically enters the NR slow shutter function and "NR" is indicated next to a different mode. • If you set (Fireworks mode), (Twilight portrait mode) or (Twilight mode) and then record in dark places. b Press MENU. The menu appears. Twilight portrait mode Suitable for shooting portraits in Exposure Bracket (DSC-P10/P12 only), Burst 3 (DSC-P10/P12...) or Burst 2 (DSC-P8) mode, the shutter speed becomes faster, so the image may not be ...
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...8226; In E-mail mode, a print (DPOF) mark is marked on the screen. Print (DPOF) mark Mode dial: You can mark still images shot with your camera that conforms with b/B. b Display the image you resize a 3:2 image, the upper and lower black portions will be displayed on the normal...button Mode dial Zoom button Still image editing a Set the mode dial to resize with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard. You can change from a small size to a large size, the image quality deteriorates. • You cannot resize to the following sizes. 5.0M (DSC-P10/P12), 3.1M, 2.0M (DSCP8...
...8226; In E-mail mode, a print (DPOF) mark is marked on the screen. Print (DPOF) mark Mode dial: You can mark still images shot with your camera that conforms with b/B. b Display the image you resize a 3:2 image, the upper and lower black portions will be displayed on the normal...button Mode dial Zoom button Still image editing a Set the mode dial to resize with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard. You can change from a small size to a large size, the image quality deteriorates. • You cannot resize to the following sizes. 5.0M (DSC-P10/P12), 3.1M, 2.0M (DSCP8...