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Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your computer _______ Troubleshooting Additional information Index Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DSC-P73/P93A © 2004 Sony Corporation 2-189-207-11(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still images...
Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your computer _______ Troubleshooting Additional information Index Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DSC-P73/P93A © 2004 Sony Corporation 2-189-207-11(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still images...
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... of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Operation is subject...and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. Address: 16450 W. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P93A Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION You are cautioned that may cause undesired operation. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name...
... of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Operation is subject...and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. Address: 16450 W. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P93A Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION You are cautioned that may cause undesired operation. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name...
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... or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. • In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the camera. Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick PRO," , "Memory Stick Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO Duo," , "MagicGate...
... or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. • In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the camera. Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick PRO," , "Memory Stick Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO Duo," , "MagicGate...
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...camera 46 Changing menu settings 46 Changing items in Multi Burst mode - Macro 29 Using the self-timer 30 Selecting a flash mode 31 Shooting images with manual shutter speed and aperture settings - Focus preset 51 Shooting with the finder......... 33 6 Inserting the date and time on a still...56 Selecting the metering mode 57 Adjusting color tones - Picture Effect 62 Advanced still image viewing Selecting the folder and playing back images - AF range finder 49 Choosing a focus operation - Manual Exposure 52 Adjusting the exposure - Using auto mode 25 Checking the last ...
...camera 46 Changing menu settings 46 Changing items in Multi Burst mode - Macro 29 Using the self-timer 30 Selecting a flash mode 31 Shooting images with manual shutter speed and aperture settings - Focus preset 51 Shooting with the finder......... 33 6 Inserting the date and time on a still...56 Selecting the metering mode 57 Adjusting color tones - Picture Effect 62 Advanced still image viewing Selecting the folder and playing back images - AF range finder 49 Choosing a focus operation - Manual Exposure 52 Adjusting the exposure - Using auto mode 25 Checking the last ...
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... on the mode dial to the POWER button side. (Movie shooting) You can shoot movies (page 79). (Playback/Editing) You can play back or edit still images or movies (pages 38 and 68). (Auto adjustment mode) The focus, exposure and white balance are automatically adjusted to [Fine] (page 47). In... the focus, etc. In addition, you can set the desired shooting functions using menus (pages 46 and 114). SET UP (Set up) You can manually adjust the shutter speed and the aperture value (page 52). M (Manual exposure shooting) You can change the settings of the camera (pages 47 and 116).
... on the mode dial to the POWER button side. (Movie shooting) You can shoot movies (page 79). (Playback/Editing) You can play back or edit still images or movies (pages 38 and 68). (Auto adjustment mode) The focus, exposure and white balance are automatically adjusted to [Fine] (page 47). In... the focus, etc. In addition, you can set the desired shooting functions using menus (pages 46 and 114). SET UP (Set up) You can manually adjust the shutter speed and the aperture value (page 52). M (Manual exposure shooting) You can change the settings of the camera (pages 47 and 116).
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...] selected, press the zoom W button until the value stops flashing (DSC-P93A only). • Some of the distance settings are restricted based on the lower-left corner of a second and 30 seconds. Manual Exposure You can be selected between the set by the camera is automatically activated. VGA FINE 101 M 98 Return SAF 250...
...] selected, press the zoom W button until the value stops flashing (DSC-P93A only). • Some of the distance settings are restricted based on the lower-left corner of a second and 30 seconds. Manual Exposure You can be selected between the set by the camera is automatically activated. VGA FINE 101 M 98 Return SAF 250...
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...W side: F2.8/F5.6 When the zoom is not obtained after making the settings, the EV value on the zoom position. "Return" changes to cancel the manual exposure setup mode. To use the Quick review, macro, or self-timer function or change the flash mode After Step 4, press z to "Set." Advanced... still image shooting Return SAF 200 F2.8 0EV Two different aperture values can shoot in this condition, but we recommend that you adjust the flashing values ...
...W side: F2.8/F5.6 When the zoom is not obtained after making the settings, the EV value on the zoom position. "Return" changes to cancel the manual exposure setup mode. To use the Quick review, macro, or self-timer function or change the flash mode After Step 4, press z to "Set." Advanced... still image shooting Return SAF 200 F2.8 0EV Two different aperture values can shoot in this condition, but we recommend that you adjust the flashing values ...
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... to -2.0EV, in 1/3EV increments. Use this mode when you are using the flash, the adjustment may not work. 0EV EV 0EV WB ISO Advanced still image shooting 55 b Press MENU. The menu appears. Make your adjustment while confirming the brightness of the background of the exposure adjustment is extremely bright... dark). To cancel the EV adjustment In Step 4, return the exposure adjustment value to P, , , , , , or . d Select the desired exposure adjustment value with b. The value can manually shift the exposure value determined by the camera. Adjusting the exposure -
... to -2.0EV, in 1/3EV increments. Use this mode when you are using the flash, the adjustment may not work. 0EV EV 0EV WB ISO Advanced still image shooting 55 b Press MENU. The menu appears. Make your adjustment while confirming the brightness of the background of the exposure adjustment is extremely bright... dark). To cancel the EV adjustment In Step 4, return the exposure adjustment value to P, , , , , , or . d Select the desired exposure adjustment value with b. The value can manually shift the exposure value determined by the camera. Adjusting the exposure -
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... 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. Adjusting the flash level - MENU Control button Mode dial ...Advanced still image shooting a Set the mode dial to P, M, , , or . a Set the mode dial to P, M, , , , , , or . To return to automatic settings In Step 3, ...
... 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. Adjusting the flash level - MENU Control button Mode dial ...Advanced still image shooting a Set the mode dial to P, M, , , or . a Set the mode dial to P, M, , , , , , or . To return to automatic settings In Step 3, ...
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...of camera DSC-P93A Approx. 5 090 000 pixels DSC-P73 Approx. 4 065 000 pixels Lens DSC-P93A 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 ...if an unspecified battery was inserted. This may not be the cause of the malfunction. If you charge other batteries except the Sony nickel-metal hydride battery using the supplied battery charger, the full capacity of the battery may cause leakage, explosion, or overheating ...
...of camera DSC-P93A Approx. 5 090 000 pixels DSC-P73 Approx. 4 065 000 pixels Lens DSC-P93A 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 ...if an unspecified battery was inserted. This may not be the cause of the malfunction. If you charge other batteries except the Sony nickel-metal hydride battery using the supplied battery charger, the full capacity of the battery may cause leakage, explosion, or overheating ...
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The LCD screen For shooting still images VGA FINE 101 1/30" 400 C:32:00 DATE ISO400 Return SAF 250 F2.0 +2.0EV The page numbers in parentheses indicate the location of additional ...) 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...
The LCD screen For shooting still images VGA FINE 101 1/30" 400 C:32:00 DATE ISO400 Return SAF 250 F2.0 +2.0EV The page numbers in parentheses indicate the location of additional ...) 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...
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...Copying images 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 ... 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...
...Copying images 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 ... 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...