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... serial number in the space provided below. DSC-P8/P10/P12 Serial No. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. 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...
... serial number in the space provided below. DSC-P8/P10/P12 Serial No. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. 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...
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...camera 14 How to use the control button 14 Setting the date and time 15 Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick 17 Setting the still image size 18 Image size and quality 19 Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode 21 Checking the last image you shot...39 Deciding the still image quality 40 Creating or selecting a folder 40 Creating a new folder 41 Changing the recording folder 41 Advanced still image shooting Choosing an auto focus method 42 Choosing a focus range finder frame - Burst 3 (DSC-P10/P12)/ Burst 2 (DSC-P8 53 Shooting still images for e-...
...camera 14 How to use the control button 14 Setting the date and time 15 Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick 17 Setting the still image size 18 Image size and quality 19 Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode 21 Checking the last image you shot...39 Deciding the still image quality 40 Creating or selecting a folder 40 Creating a new folder 41 Changing the recording folder 41 Advanced still image shooting Choosing an auto focus method 42 Choosing a focus range finder frame - Burst 3 (DSC-P10/P12)/ Burst 2 (DSC-P8 53 Shooting still images for e-...
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... numbers of 25°C (77°F). The flash strobes once every two times - Viewing still images2) NP-FC11 (supplied) Image size No. of images Battery life (min.) DSC-P10/P12 5.0M Approx. 3600 Approx. 180 VGA DSC-P8 Approx. 3600 Approx. 180 3.1M Approx. 3850 Approx. 190 VGA Approx. 3850 Approx....or [Cont] in the following conditions: - The zoom is [Off] (page 105). • [Power Save] appears only when you use the camera with a fully charged battery pack at about three second intervals Shooting movies3) NP-FC11 (supplied) LCD LCD screen on screen off . Set the mode...
... numbers of 25°C (77°F). The flash strobes once every two times - Viewing still images2) NP-FC11 (supplied) Image size No. of images Battery life (min.) DSC-P10/P12 5.0M Approx. 3600 Approx. 180 VGA DSC-P8 Approx. 3600 Approx. 180 3.1M Approx. 3850 Approx. 190 VGA Approx. 3850 Approx....or [Cont] in the following conditions: - The zoom is [Off] (page 105). • [Power Save] appears only when you use the camera with a fully charged battery pack at about three second intervals Shooting movies3) NP-FC11 (supplied) LCD LCD screen on screen off . Set the mode...
Operating Instructions
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... here is maintained even when the power 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...
... here is maintained even when the power 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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...five options in the following tables. 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×... improve image quality, select the larger image size. You can resize the images later (Resize function, see page 65). Shooting still images Image size and quality You can save fewer images in your "Memory Stick." This means you can choose image size (...
...five options in the following tables. 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×... improve image quality, select the larger image size. You can resize the images later (Resize function, see page 65). Shooting still images Image size and quality You can save fewer images in your "Memory Stick." This means you can choose image size (...
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... number of actually recorded pixels is maximum 3.1 MEGA PIXELS. • When 1600×1200 size images recorded using earlier Sony models are viewed on the LCD screen of the camera, they all look the same size. • Number of shooting images can be saved in other modes, see page ... can be saved in Fine (Standard)3) mode 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) ...
... number of actually recorded pixels is maximum 3.1 MEGA PIXELS. • When 1600×1200 size images recorded using earlier Sony models are viewed on the LCD screen of the camera, they all look the same size. • Number of shooting images can be saved in other modes, see page ... can be saved in Fine (Standard)3) mode 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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...shutter button, shooting will be stored in the "Memory Stick" (page 40). 2 , Hold the camera steadily with your fingers. • The minimum focal distance to a subject is working (page 23). • This camera can continue to shoot, but the image is not set properly (except in the center of the... dial 60min VGA FINE 101 96 S AF F2.8 30 Shooting still images 1 , Set the mode dial to , and turn on the power or when the zoom function 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...
...shutter button, shooting will be stored in the "Memory Stick" (page 40). 2 , Hold the camera steadily with your fingers. • The minimum focal distance to a subject is working (page 23). • This camera can continue to shoot, but the image is not set properly (except in the center of the... dial 60min VGA FINE 101 96 S AF F2.8 30 Shooting still images 1 , Set the mode dial to , and turn on the power or when the zoom function 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...
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...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) (W/T) from the lens surface • The lens portion moves during zoom operation. The minimum focal distance to [Off] in the image without deterioration. Smart zoom Digital... processing lets you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears on the shutter button or press b (7) again. Shooting still images Checking the last image you shot -
...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) (W/T) from the lens surface • The lens portion moves during zoom operation. The minimum focal distance to [Off] in the image without deterioration. Smart zoom Digital... processing lets you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears on the shutter button or press b (7) again. Shooting still images Checking the last image you shot -
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...when zooming up to or SCN (other than (Fireworks mode), (Landscape mode) or (Twilight mode), page 55) or . 24 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 currently displayed, press MENU first so...as flowers or insects. The (macro) indicator appears on the LCD screen. • If the menu 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. •...
...when zooming up to or SCN (other than (Fireworks mode), (Landscape mode) or (Twilight mode), page 55) or . 24 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 currently displayed, press MENU first so...as flowers or insects. The (macro) indicator appears on the LCD screen. • If the menu 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. •...
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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 year, month and day onto the image. Inserting the date and time on a still image Shooting still images Camera Moving Image: AF Mode: 1 Smart Zoom: Date/Time: 2 Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator... completed, set to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. • When images are shot with the mode dial set the mode dial to , and shoot the image. • ...not appear on the LCD screen during playback only. • On DSC-P10/P12, item 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 z. Off: Does ...
... the year, month and day onto the image. Inserting the date and time on a still image Shooting still images Camera Moving Image: AF Mode: 1 Smart Zoom: Date/Time: 2 Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator... completed, set to SET UP. The SET UP screen appears. • When images are shot with the mode dial set the mode dial to , and shoot the image. • ...not appear on the LCD screen during playback only. • On DSC-P10/P12, item 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 z. Off: Does ...
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... recommended to format into the camera. this camera, and those available commercially, are already formatted, and can be used immediately. • When you want to prevent the power from turning off partway through formatting. • On DSC-P10/P12, item is also called "...initialization." To cancel the formatting Select [Cancel] with v/V on the control button, then press z. folder: Change REC. Select [Format] with v, then press z. Formatting a "Memory Stick" Deleting still images Delete Exit 101-0002...
... recommended to format into the camera. this camera, and those available commercially, are already formatted, and can be used immediately. • When you want to prevent the power from turning off partway through formatting. • On DSC-P10/P12, item is also called "...initialization." To cancel the formatting Select [Cancel] with v/V on the control button, then press z. folder: Change REC. Select [Format] with v, then press z. Formatting a "Memory Stick" Deleting still images Delete Exit 101-0002...
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... than SET UP. • On DSC-P10/P12, item is described below. Changing the items in the SET UP screen a Set the mode dial to select the desired setting. The frame of the selected setting turns yellow, and the setting is entered. How to setup and operate your camera The usage of the menus...
... than SET UP. • On DSC-P10/P12, item is described below. Changing the items in the SET UP screen a Set the mode dial to select the desired setting. The frame of the selected setting turns yellow, and the setting is entered. How to setup and operate your camera The usage of the menus...
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...may not be faster than in Single AF mode. • On DSC-P10/P12, item is pressed and held halfway down , letting you select [Single] or [Monitor], also select the AF range finder frame (page 42). The camera adjusts the focus before the shutter button is pressed and held halfway ... range from the following cases, and the C AF indicator flashes. Continuous AF (C AF ) The camera adjusts the focus before the shutter button is displayed as and (page 104). 1 2 Advanced still image shooting 43 a Set the mode dial to adjust the focus even after the lock is completed....
...may not be faster than in Single AF mode. • On DSC-P10/P12, item is pressed and held halfway down , letting you select [Single] or [Monitor], also select the AF range finder frame (page 42). The camera adjusts the focus before the shutter button is pressed and held halfway ... range from the following cases, and the C AF indicator flashes. Continuous AF (C AF ) The camera adjusts the focus before the shutter button is displayed as and (page 104). 1 2 Advanced still image shooting 43 a Set the mode dial to adjust the focus even after the lock is completed....
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...Multi AF Focus 1.0m WB ISO To return to 0EV. • If a subject is being shot in steps of the background. The value of the exposure adjustment is set by automatic adjustment. To ...dark conditions, or the flash is selected, press the zoom W button until the indicator stops flashing (DSC-P10/P12 only). You can select from +2.0EV to or . , SCN b Press MENU. The menu ...of 1/3EV. Adjusting the exposure - c Select (EV) with v/V. Select the value with b/B. Advanced still image shooting 45 EV adjustment Mode dial: /SCN/ This function lets you point the lens up or ...
...Multi AF Focus 1.0m WB ISO To return to 0EV. • If a subject is being shot in steps of the background. The value of the exposure adjustment is set by automatic adjustment. To ...dark conditions, or the flash is selected, press the zoom W button until the indicator stops flashing (DSC-P10/P12 only). You can select from +2.0EV to or . , SCN b Press MENU. The menu ...of 1/3EV. Adjusting the exposure - c Select (EV) with v/V. Select the value with b/B. Advanced still image shooting 45 EV adjustment Mode dial: /SCN/ This function lets you point the lens up or ...
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.... During Quick Review of pixels. You can also display a histogram during Quick Review (page 23). • The histogram does not appear in Exposure Bracket mode (DSC-P10/P12 only) - When shooting a black subject that you record images while checking the brightness level. Shooting techniques Normally, the...
.... During Quick Review of pixels. You can also display a histogram during Quick Review (page 23). • The histogram does not appear in Exposure Bracket mode (DSC-P10/P12 only) - When shooting a black subject that you record images while checking the brightness level. Shooting techniques Normally, the...
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... or minus 0.7EV. ±0.3EV: Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.3EV. g Shoot the image. Exposure Bracket (DSC-P10/ P12 only) Mode dial: / /SCN The camera records three images in 1/3EV steps. b Select (Camera 2) with v/V 2 and [Bracket Step] with the exposure value shifted. MENU Control button Mode dial Shutter a Set the mode dial...
... or minus 0.7EV. ±0.3EV: Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.3EV. g Shoot the image. Exposure Bracket (DSC-P10/ P12 only) Mode dial: / /SCN The camera records three images in 1/3EV steps. b Select (Camera 2) with v/V 2 and [Bracket Step] with the exposure value shifted. MENU Control button Mode dial Shutter a Set the mode dial...
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...) with b/B, then select [Burst 3] (DSC-P10/P12)/[Burst 2] (DSCP8) with v/V. d Shoot the image. Shooting still images for continuous shooting. To return to normal mode Select [Normal] in step 3. • You cannot use the flash in this mode. • During shooting in this mode, the camera records three (DSCP10/P12) or two (DSC-P8) images in this mode, the...
...) with b/B, then select [Burst 3] (DSC-P10/P12)/[Burst 2] (DSCP8) with v/V. d Shoot the image. Shooting still images for continuous shooting. To return to normal mode Select [Normal] in step 3. • You cannot use the flash in this mode. • During shooting in this mode, the camera records three (DSCP10/P12) or two (DSC-P8) images in this mode, the...
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.... When the shutter speed is slow, the 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 Exposure Bracket (DSC-P10/P12 only), Burst 3 (DSC-P10/P12) or Burst 2 (DSC-P8) mode, the shutter speed becomes faster...
.... When the shutter speed is slow, the 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 Exposure Bracket (DSC-P10/P12 only), Burst 3 (DSC-P10/P12) or Burst 2 (DSC-P8) mode, the shutter speed becomes faster...
Operating Instructions
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...This function is recorded in Multi Burst mode, all the images are printed on the screen. Resize Mode dial: You can mark still images shot with your camera that is retained even after resizing. The resized image is convenient when you resize a 3:2 image, the upper and lower black portions...8226; When you want to resize with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard. Print (DPOF) mark Mode dial: 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), 1.2M, VGA ...
...This function is recorded in Multi Burst mode, all the images are printed on the screen. Resize Mode dial: You can mark still images shot with your camera that is retained even after resizing. The resized image is convenient when you resize a 3:2 image, the upper and lower black portions...8226; When you want to resize with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard. Print (DPOF) mark Mode dial: 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), 1.2M, VGA ...