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Top page Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 1 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Before Use Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list DSC-RX100M2 User Guide Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camera.
Top page Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 1 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Before Use Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list DSC-RX100M2 User Guide Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camera.
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... still images while recording a movie (Dual Rec) Setting REC mode List of mode dial functions Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure Memory recall Movie Sweep Panorama Scene Selection Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Print Top page > Shooting Back to top 4
... still images while recording a movie (Dual Rec) Setting REC mode List of mode dial functions Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure Memory recall Movie Sweep Panorama Scene Selection Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Search Print Top page > Shooting Back to top 4
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... Photo Creativity Drive Mode Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Panorama: Size Panorama: Direction Focus Mode Autofocus Area Soft Skin Effect Smile/Face Detect. Shutter Priority Manual Exposure Memory recall Movie Sweep Panorama Scene Selection Viewing Viewing still images Viewing still images Playback zoom Image Index Deleting images Deleting images Viewing movies...
... Photo Creativity Drive Mode Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Panorama: Size Panorama: Direction Focus Mode Autofocus Area Soft Skin Effect Smile/Face Detect. Shutter Priority Manual Exposure Memory recall Movie Sweep Panorama Scene Selection Viewing Viewing still images Viewing still images Playback zoom Image Index Deleting images Deleting images Viewing movies...
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Microphone Hook for the multi interface shoe, visit the Sony web site, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. When using the flash, press it down manually. You can also use accessories that are not guaranteed. 24 If not using the flash, the flash pops up automatically. Cyber-shot User Guide...
Microphone Hook for the multi interface shoe, visit the Sony web site, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. When using the flash, press it down manually. You can also use accessories that are not guaranteed. 24 If not using the flash, the flash pops up automatically. Cyber-shot User Guide...
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Picture Effect Auto Object Framing Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator Display Indication Tracking focus Tracking focus guide REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) Focus status 1/250 F3.5 ±0.0 ±0.0 ISO400 Shutter speed Aperture value Metered manual Exposure compensation ISO number AE lock Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator Histogram List of viewing mode icons Display 100 -0003 29 Indication Memory card/Upload View Mode Folder-file number
Picture Effect Auto Object Framing Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator Display Indication Tracking focus Tracking focus guide REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) Focus status 1/250 F3.5 ±0.0 ±0.0 ISO400 Shutter speed Aperture value Metered manual Exposure compensation ISO number AE lock Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator Histogram List of viewing mode icons Display 100 -0003 29 Indication Memory card/Upload View Mode Folder-file number
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...not using the flash, the flash (B) pops up automatically. There is moving quickly. Related Topic Viewing still images Image Size Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to focus on When the camera cannot focus automatically, the focus indicator flashes and the beep does not sound. Press the ...shutter button fully down manually. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting. [Details] Focusing may be difficult in the illustration. The subject is reflective light...
...not using the flash, the flash (B) pops up automatically. There is moving quickly. Related Topic Viewing still images Image Size Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to focus on When the camera cannot focus automatically, the focus indicator flashes and the beep does not sound. Press the ...shutter button fully down manually. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting. [Details] Focusing may be difficult in the illustration. The subject is reflective light...
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...advance. (Movie) Allows you to change the setting for movie recording. (Sweep Allows you to shoot fast-moving subjects etc., by manually adjusting the shutter speed. Also you can select various settings using the menu. (Aperture Allows you to shoot a panoramic image after ...automatically (both the shutter speed and Exposure) the aperture (F value)). (Memory recall) Allows you to the scene. Priority) (Manual Allows you to shoot after manually adjusting the exposure (both the shutter speed and Auto) the aperture value (F value)). Panorama) (Scene Allows you to shoot...
...advance. (Movie) Allows you to change the setting for movie recording. (Sweep Allows you to shoot fast-moving subjects etc., by manually adjusting the shutter speed. Also you can select various settings using the menu. (Aperture Allows you to shoot a panoramic image after ...automatically (both the shutter speed and Exposure) the aperture (F value)). (Memory recall) Allows you to the scene. Priority) (Manual Allows you to shoot after manually adjusting the exposure (both the shutter speed and Auto) the aperture value (F value)). Panorama) (Scene Allows you to shoot...
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Related Topic Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure Memory recall Movie Sweep Panorama Scene Selection Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 48
Related Topic Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure Memory recall Movie Sweep Panorama Scene Selection Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 48
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... to the Control Ring, you can shoot more natural live action images. Notes When the shutter speed is not obtained after adjusting the shutter speed manually. 1. If the proper exposure is fast, the amount of moving objects such as a river current etc., appear. Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Before Use...
... to the Control Ring, you can shoot more natural live action images. Notes When the shutter speed is not obtained after adjusting the shutter speed manually. 1. If the proper exposure is fast, the amount of moving objects such as a river current etc., appear. Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Before Use...
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...select an aperture from F4.9 to process the data. toward +, the images become darker. "0" indicates the appropriate exposure as a metered manual (MM) value on the screen. Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Before Use Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful ...a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Manual Exposure Manual Exposure BULB You can shoot at your settings, the setting value indicators on the screen will change. 3. Turn the control wheel to...
...select an aperture from F4.9 to process the data. toward +, the images become darker. "0" indicates the appropriate exposure as a metered manual (MM) value on the screen. Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Before Use Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful ...a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Manual Exposure Manual Exposure BULB You can shoot at your settings, the setting value indicators on the screen will change. 3. Turn the control wheel to...
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... . If the [Smile Shutter] or [Auto HDR] function is used with long exposure. [BULB] is suitable for each shooting mode Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to select shutter speed. 3. You can shoot trails with the shutter speed set to [BULB], the shutter speed is temporarily set the... shutter speed to [BULB]. BULB You can shoot in this condition, but exposure readjustment is indicated. 4. Press the shutter button halfway down to (Manual Exposure). 2. Set the mode dial to adjust the focus. 5. When the [Smile Shutter] or [Auto HDR] function is pressed, the shutter remains ...
... . If the [Smile Shutter] or [Auto HDR] function is used with long exposure. [BULB] is suitable for each shooting mode Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to select shutter speed. 3. You can shoot trails with the shutter speed set to [BULB], the shutter speed is temporarily set the... shutter speed to [BULB]. BULB You can shoot in this condition, but exposure readjustment is indicated. 4. Press the shutter button halfway down to (Manual Exposure). 2. Set the mode dial to adjust the focus. 5. When the [Smile Shutter] or [Auto HDR] function is pressed, the shutter remains ...
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...) Sets the exposure (shutter speed and aperture value) manually. 3. Related Topic Functions not available for each shooting mode MENU items not available for each shooting mode Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to [Off], the mode selection screen does not appear. When [Mode Dial ...Guide] is set other settings and the settings will be retained. (Aperture Priority) Sets the aperture value manually. (Shutter Sets the shutter speed manually. Cyber-shot User...
...) Sets the exposure (shutter speed and aperture value) manually. 3. Related Topic Functions not available for each shooting mode MENU items not available for each shooting mode Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to [Off], the mode selection screen does not appear. When [Mode Dial ...Guide] is set other settings and the settings will be retained. (Aperture Priority) Sets the aperture value manually. (Shutter Sets the shutter speed manually. Cyber-shot User...
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... indicates a function that can be changed , while - Tracking focus Drive Mode (Intelligent Auto) Exposure Photo Comp. Creativity - (Superior Auto) (Program Auto) (Aperture Priority) (Shutter Priority) (Manual Exposure) (Movie) - (Sweep Panorama) - - - - - - - - - - When the shooting modes below are registered and recalled in the table below. Functions not available for whether settings can be...
... indicates a function that can be changed , while - Tracking focus Drive Mode (Intelligent Auto) Exposure Photo Comp. Creativity - (Superior Auto) (Program Auto) (Aperture Priority) (Shutter Priority) (Manual Exposure) (Movie) - (Sweep Panorama) - - - - - - - - - - When the shooting modes below are registered and recalled in the table below. Functions not available for whether settings can be...
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... Notes Tracking focus is not available in the camera's memory and you use the tracking focus function while the Face Detection function is set to [Manual Focus] When [Autofocus Area] is activated, you want to be canceled when the subject disappears from the screen or has failed to focus on,... and press . Tracking a face If you use the Smile Shutter function, the camera searches only for each shooting mode Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 80 Back to be tracked when the subject's face does not appear on the screen. Even if the registered face disappears from the screen...
... Notes Tracking focus is not available in the camera's memory and you use the tracking focus function while the Face Detection function is set to [Manual Focus] When [Autofocus Area] is activated, you want to be canceled when the subject disappears from the screen or has failed to focus on,... and press . Tracking a face If you use the Smile Shutter function, the camera searches only for each shooting mode Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 80 Back to be tracked when the subject's face does not appear on the screen. Even if the registered face disappears from the screen...
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... Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your fingers. When using the flash, press it down manually.
... Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your fingers. When using the flash, press it down manually.
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...Exposure Comp. Notes If you use the flash, the exposure adjustment may not be effective. Adjusting the exposure for each shooting mode Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to the plus side. Exposure Comp. Related Topic Functions not available for better looking images A: Overexposure (too much light) B: ...Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on the control wheel. 2. You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you shoot a subject in a range of -3.0 EV to ...
...Exposure Comp. Notes If you use the flash, the exposure adjustment may not be effective. Adjusting the exposure for each shooting mode Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to the plus side. Exposure Comp. Related Topic Functions not available for better looking images A: Overexposure (too much light) B: ...Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on the control wheel. 2. You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you shoot a subject in a range of -3.0 EV to ...
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...set up is cleared. Effective for focusing on subjects that adjusts the focus automatically. 1. Once you change the focus method, the distance of manual and automatic focus adjustment as follows. MENU 2 [Focus Mode] desired mode The camera locks the focus when the focus adjustment is motionless. ...MENU 2 [Focus Mode] [DMF] or [Manual Focus] 2. Use the peaking function, [Focus Magnifier] or [MF Assist] to suit the movement of Center Button MF Assist 97 Effective when you...
...set up is cleared. Effective for focusing on subjects that adjusts the focus automatically. 1. Once you change the focus method, the distance of manual and automatic focus adjustment as follows. MENU 2 [Focus Mode] desired mode The camera locks the focus when the focus adjustment is motionless. ...MENU 2 [Focus Mode] [DMF] or [Manual Focus] 2. Use the peaking function, [Focus Magnifier] or [MF Assist] to suit the movement of Center Button MF Assist 97 Effective when you...
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... indicated by a frame on the auto review screen. (Off) Sets whether or not to use [Auto Object Framing] for each shooting mode Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to [Cont. After shooting, the trimmed area is automatically trimmed for the best composition. Shooting], [Spd Priority Cont.], [Self-timer(Cont)], ...[Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG] When [DRO/Auto HDR] is set to [Auto HDR] When [Focus Mode] is set to [Manual Focus] When [Drive Mode] is set to [Multi Frame Noise Reduct.] When [Smile/Face Detect.] is recorded in the following settings. Related Topic MENU items...
... indicated by a frame on the auto review screen. (Off) Sets whether or not to use [Auto Object Framing] for each shooting mode Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to [Cont. After shooting, the trimmed area is automatically trimmed for the best composition. Shooting], [Spd Priority Cont.], [Self-timer(Cont)], ...[Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG] When [DRO/Auto HDR] is set to [Auto HDR] When [Focus Mode] is set to [Manual Focus] When [Drive Mode] is set to [Multi Frame Noise Reduct.] When [Smile/Face Detect.] is recorded in the following settings. Related Topic MENU items...
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... between ISO 160 to a value lower than ISO 160, the range for each shooting mode Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to [Multi Frame Noise Reduct.], the camera overlays the images. It takes more time to [Manual Exposure]. [ISO 160] is set to record an image, and the flash does not operate. Notes...
... between ISO 160 to a value lower than ISO 160, the range for each shooting mode Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to [Multi Frame Noise Reduct.], the camera overlays the images. It takes more time to [Manual Exposure]. [ISO 160] is set to record an image, and the flash does not operate. Notes...
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... (G)/Magenta (M)/Blue (B)/Amber (A) directions. (Auto WB) (Daylight) Adjusts the white balance automatically so that the colors appear natural. The color tone can adjust color tones manually using ///. MENU 3 [White Balance] desired mode In [White Balance] modes other settings do not provide accurate colors. (Custom Setup) Memorizes the basic white color which...
... (G)/Magenta (M)/Blue (B)/Amber (A) directions. (Auto WB) (Daylight) Adjusts the white balance automatically so that the colors appear natural. The color tone can adjust color tones manually using ///. MENU 3 [White Balance] desired mode In [White Balance] modes other settings do not provide accurate colors. (Custom Setup) Memorizes the basic white color which...