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DSC-P8/P10/P12 Serial 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. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in...
DSC-P8/P10/P12 Serial 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. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in...
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...device must be used in a residential installation. CAUTION You are designed to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P10 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for the FCC related matters only. This symbol...interference in accordance with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P8 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following two conditions: (1) This ...
...device must be used in a residential installation. CAUTION You are designed to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P10 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for the FCC related matters only. This symbol...interference in accordance with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P8 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following two conditions: (1) This ...
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...Scene Selection 55 Adding special effects - Focus preset 44 Adjusting the exposure - Burst 3 (DSC-P10/P12)/ Burst 2 (DSC-P8 53 Shooting still images for e-mail - Picture Effect 57 Exposure Bracket (DSC-P10/P12 only 48 Adjusting color tones - White Balance 49 Adjusting the flash level - Clip ...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...
...Scene Selection 55 Adding special effects - Focus preset 44 Adjusting the exposure - Burst 3 (DSC-P10/P12)/ Burst 2 (DSC-P8 53 Shooting still images for e-mail - Picture Effect 57 Exposure Bracket (DSC-P10/P12 only 48 Adjusting color tones - White Balance 49 Adjusting the flash level - Clip ...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...
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... to [On] While charging the flash, the /CHG lamp flashes and the LCD screen turns off DSC-P10/P12 Approx. 90 Approx. 135 DSC-P8 Approx. 100 Approx. 145 3) Shooting continuously at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). Quality...you shoot images in normal mode with the battery back. Viewing still images2) NP-FC11 (supplied) Image size No. The battery power is set [Power Save] in...may be recorded or viewed take into account changing the supplied "Memory Stick" as you use the camera with a fully charged battery pack at 160 (Mail) image size • The number of use....
... to [On] While charging the flash, the /CHG lamp flashes and the LCD screen turns off DSC-P10/P12 Approx. 90 Approx. 135 DSC-P8 Approx. 100 Approx. 145 3) Shooting continuously at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). Quality...you shoot images in normal mode with the battery back. Viewing still images2) NP-FC11 (supplied) Image size No. The battery power is set [Power Save] in...may be recorded or viewed take into account changing the supplied "Memory Stick" as you use the camera with a fully charged battery pack at 160 (Mail) image size • The number of use....
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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 or SCN. 2 , Press (Image Size). When the setting is complete...
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 or SCN. 2 , Press (Image Size). When the setting is complete...
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... of the print paper used. 19 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...can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the kind of data needed to shoot. Shooting still images Image size and quality You can resize the images later (Resize function, see page 65). The larger you make the image size...
... of the print paper used. 19 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...can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the kind of data needed to shoot. Shooting still images Image size and quality You can resize the images later (Resize function, see page 65). The larger you make the image size...
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...MEGA PIXELS. • When 1600×1200 size images recorded using earlier Sony models 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 ... the number of remaining shooting images is 1.9M in these cases. • When the images are viewed on the LCD screen of the camera, they all look the same size. • Number of shooting images can differ from these values according to [Normal] For the number of...
...MEGA PIXELS. • When 1600×1200 size images recorded using earlier Sony models 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 ... the number of remaining shooting images is 1.9M in these cases. • When the images are viewed on the LCD screen of the camera, they all look the same size. • Number of shooting images can differ from these values according to [Normal] For the number of...
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... the power is turned on. • Do not touch the lens portion while it is operating, such 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 subjects at distances closer than this, use the macro mode... auto adjustment mode) Mode 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 working (page 23). • This camera can continue to shoot, but the image is not yet recorded. AE/AF lock...
... the power is turned on. • Do not touch the lens portion while it is operating, such 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 subjects at distances closer than this, use the macro mode... auto adjustment mode) Mode 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 working (page 23). • This camera can continue to shoot, but the image is not yet recorded. AE/AF lock...
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... to the normal shooting mode, press lightly on the control button, then press z. Smart zoom Digital processing lets you zoom in the SET UP settings (page 104). Zoom scaling indicator The T ...side of this line shows the extent of smart zoom x2.5 23 When you shot - The image is carried out using the smart zoom. To return to choose the desired...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. Shooting still...
... to the normal shooting mode, press lightly on the control button, then press z. Smart zoom Digital processing lets you zoom in the SET UP settings (page 104). Zoom scaling indicator The T ...side of this line shows the extent of smart zoom x2.5 23 When you shot - The image is carried out using the smart zoom. To return to choose the desired...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. Shooting still...
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... the smart zoom. However, this operation when the mode dial is set all the way to the T side: DSC-P10/P12: Approx. 60 cm (23 5/8 inches) from the lens surface DSC-P8: Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) from the lens surface When the zoom is set to or SCN (... (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 [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 ...
... the smart zoom. However, this operation when the mode dial is set all the way to the T side: DSC-P10/P12: Approx. 60 cm (23 5/8 inches) from the lens surface DSC-P8: Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) from the lens surface When the zoom is set to or SCN (... (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 [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 ...
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... the control button repeatedly to select a flash mode. Each time 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...
... the control button repeatedly to select a flash mode. Each time 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...
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... are shot with v/V 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 the mode dial set the mode dial to , and shoot the image. • You can also carry out this operation with v on a still image Shooting still images Camera Moving...
... are shot with v/V 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 the mode dial set the mode dial to , and shoot the image. • You can also carry out this operation with v on a still image Shooting still images Camera Moving...
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.... Select [Format] with v, then press z. Select [OK] with B, then press B. Formatting a "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... and can be used immediately. • When you want to format into the camera. To cancel the formatting Select [Cancel] with V on the control button, then... the power from turning off partway through formatting. • On DSC-P10/P12, item is also called "initialization." When the message "Memory Stick access" disappears, the image has ...
.... Select [Format] with v, then press z. Select [OK] with B, then press B. Formatting a "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... and can be used immediately. • When you want to format into the camera. To cancel the formatting Select [Cancel] with V on the control button, then... the power from turning off partway through formatting. • On DSC-P10/P12, item is also called "initialization." When the message "Memory Stick access" disappears, the image has ...
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...on the control button to select the item you want to anything other than SET UP. • On DSC-P10/P12, item is displayed as and (page 104). 1 2 39 Before advanced operations Changing the items in ...the setting is described below. The SET UP screen appears. How to setup and operate your camera The usage of the menus and SET UP screen items that are most frequently used for "...the menu display Press MENU. To turn off the SET UP screen display Set the mode dial to set . Camera Moving Image: AF Mode: 1 Smart Zoom: Date/Time: 2 Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: MPEG Movie ...
...on the control button to select the item you want to anything other than SET UP. • On DSC-P10/P12, item is displayed as and (page 104). 1 2 39 Before advanced operations Changing the items in ...the setting is described below. The SET UP screen appears. How to setup and operate your camera The usage of the menus and SET UP screen items that are most frequently used for "...the menu display Press MENU. To turn off the SET UP screen display Set the mode dial to set . Camera Moving Image: AF Mode: 1 Smart Zoom: Date/Time: 2 Red Eye Reduction: AF Illuminator: MPEG Movie ...
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...shutter button is pressed and held halfway down and AF lock is complete, the focus is displayed as and (page 104). 1 2 Advanced still image shooting 43 The camera operates in the dark place - Choosing a focus operation -AF Mode Mode dial: SET UP You can select from near to adjust the ...in Macro mode, the AF speed drops in Single AF mode. • On DSC-P10/P12, item is locked. b Select [ ] (Camera) with v/V, [AF Mode] with B/v/V, and then select the desired mode with the LCD screen off, the camera operates in order to SET UP. When the shutter button is pressed and held ...
...shutter button is pressed and held halfway down and AF lock is complete, the focus is displayed as and (page 104). 1 2 Advanced still image shooting 43 The camera operates in the dark place - Choosing a focus operation -AF Mode Mode dial: SET UP You can select from near to adjust the ...in Macro mode, the AF speed drops in Single AF mode. • On DSC-P10/P12, item is locked. b Select [ ] (Camera) with v/V, [AF Mode] with B/v/V, and then select the desired mode with the LCD screen off, the camera operates in order to SET UP. When the shutter button is pressed and held ...
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...increases. • If the focus preset indicator flashes while [0.5m] is selected, press the zoom W button until the indicator stops flashing (DSC-P10/P12 only). You can select from +2.0EV to the subject with v/V. c Select (EV) with v/V. To reactivate auto exposure Return the ...exposure adjustment value to 0EV. • If a subject is being shot in steps of 1/3EV. Advanced still image shooting 45 The menu appears. You can select values ranging from the following distance settings. 0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.0m...
...increases. • If the focus preset indicator flashes while [0.5m] is selected, press the zoom W button until the indicator stops flashing (DSC-P10/P12 only). You can select from +2.0EV to the subject with v/V. c Select (EV) with v/V. To reactivate auto exposure Return the ...exposure adjustment value to 0EV. • If a subject is being shot in steps of 1/3EV. Advanced still image shooting 45 The menu appears. You can select values ranging from the following distance settings. 0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.0m...
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...S AF 0EV Dark Bright a Set the mode dial to When the mode dial is a graph showing the brightness of pixels. Shooting techniques Normally, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure. When shooting a back-lit subject or a subject against a white (e.g. When shooting a black subject that you adjust the exposure .... You can also display a histogram during Quick Review (page 23). • The histogram does not appear in Exposure Bracket mode (DSC-P10/P12 only) - If the image is displayed - side. snowy) background, adjust the exposure toward the + side. b Press to SET UP or -...
...S AF 0EV Dark Bright a Set the mode dial to When the mode dial is a graph showing the brightness of pixels. Shooting techniques Normally, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure. When shooting a back-lit subject or a subject against a white (e.g. When shooting a black subject that you adjust the exposure .... You can also display a histogram during Quick Review (page 23). • The histogram does not appear in Exposure Bracket mode (DSC-P10/P12 only) - If the image is displayed - side. snowy) background, adjust the exposure toward the + side. b Press to SET UP or -...
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Exposure Bracket (DSC-P10/ P12 only) Mode dial: / /SCN The camera records three images in step 6. 48 The menu appears. To return to normal mode Select [Normal] in succession, each with the exposure value shifted. The ... minus 1.0EV. ±0.7EV: Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.7EV. ±0.3EV: Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.3EV. b Select (Camera 2) with v/V 2 and [Bracket Step] with v/V. d Set the mode dial to SET UP. MENU Control button Mode dial Shutter a Set the mode dial to , or SCN...
Exposure Bracket (DSC-P10/ P12 only) Mode dial: / /SCN The camera records three images in step 6. 48 The menu appears. To return to normal mode Select [Normal] in succession, each with the exposure value shifted. The ... minus 1.0EV. ±0.7EV: Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.7EV. ±0.3EV: Shifts the exposure value by plus or minus 0.3EV. b Select (Camera 2) with v/V 2 and [Bracket Step] with v/V. d Set the mode dial to SET UP. MENU Control button Mode dial Shutter a Set the mode dial to , or SCN...
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...time as recording a normal still image. (See page 18 for the normal still image sizes.) MENU Control button Mode dial Shutter Advanced still image shooting a Set the mode dial to , or SCN. a Set the mode dial to , or SCN. Burst 3 (DSC-P10/P12)/ Burst 2 (DSC-P8) Mode dial: / ...interval is used for e-mail - d Shoot the image. Shooting still images for continuous shooting. 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. Each...
...time as recording a normal still image. (See page 18 for the normal still image sizes.) MENU Control button Mode dial Shutter Advanced still image shooting a Set the mode dial to , or SCN. a Set the mode dial to , or SCN. Burst 3 (DSC-P10/P12)/ Burst 2 (DSC-P8) Mode dial: / ...interval is used for e-mail - d Shoot the image. Shooting still images for continuous shooting. 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. Each...
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Twilight mode Allows you use a tripod to prevent shaking. • You cannot shoot 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 recorded just as you to prevent shaking. b Press MENU. MENU Control button... that you use of the surrounding brightness. c Select [SCN] with b, then select the desired mode with v/V. When the shutter speed is slow, the camera automatically enters the NR slow shutter function and "NR" is turned off. NR2'' r Capturing Then the screen turns black.
Twilight mode Allows you use a tripod to prevent shaking. • You cannot shoot 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 recorded just as you to prevent shaking. b Press MENU. MENU Control button... that you use of the surrounding brightness. c Select [SCN] with b, then select the desired mode with v/V. When the shutter speed is slow, the camera automatically enters the NR slow shutter function and "NR" is turned off. NR2'' r Capturing Then the screen turns black.