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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Before Use Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list DSC-RX1/RX1R 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 Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list DSC-RX1/RX1R 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
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... images) Shooting movies Shooting movies Zoom (Movies) Setting REC mode List of mode dial functions Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure 1/2/3 (Calling up pre-registered settings) Movie Sweep Panorama Scene Selection Functions not available in some REC modes Using shooting functions Tracking focus DISP (Display...
... images) Shooting movies Shooting movies Zoom (Movies) Setting REC mode List of mode dial functions Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure 1/2/3 (Calling up pre-registered settings) Movie Sweep Panorama Scene Selection Functions not available in some REC modes Using shooting functions Tracking focus DISP (Display...
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... images) Shooting movies Shooting movies Zoom (Movies) Setting REC mode List of mode dial functions Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure 1/2/3 (Calling up pre-registered settings) Movie Sweep Panorama Scene Selection Functions not available in some REC modes Using shooting functions Tracking focus DISP (Display...
... images) Shooting movies Shooting movies Zoom (Movies) Setting REC mode List of mode dial functions Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure 1/2/3 (Calling up pre-registered settings) Movie Sweep Panorama Scene Selection Functions not available in some REC modes Using shooting functions Tracking focus DISP (Display...
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Framing Exposure compensation/Metered manual Flash compensation EV scale (for viewfinder mode only) Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator Display REC 0:12 1/250 F3.5 ISO400 Indication Recording time of the movie (m:s) Focus ... guide Display Indication Spot metering circle Level Smart teleconverter Smart Zoom/Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator Macro mode Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 30 Back to top Auto Port.
Framing Exposure compensation/Metered manual Flash compensation EV scale (for viewfinder mode only) Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator Display REC 0:12 1/250 F3.5 ISO400 Indication Recording time of the movie (m:s) Focus ... guide Display Indication Spot metering circle Level Smart teleconverter Smart Zoom/Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator Macro mode Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 30 Back to top Auto Port.
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... to the desired function. (Auto Allows you to shoot still images with preset settings according to the scene. The other settings can manually adjust the exposure (the shutter speed and the aperture value) in the Still shooting menu. Allows you to shoot panoramic images by.... 1/2/3 (Movie) (Sweep Panorama) Calls up pre-registered settings) 41 Mode) (Program Allows you to shoot movies. Priority) (Shutter Priority) (Manual Exposure) Allows you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically. Allows you to shoot with the exposure (the shutter speed and the aperture value) Auto...
... to the desired function. (Auto Allows you to shoot still images with preset settings according to the scene. The other settings can manually adjust the exposure (the shutter speed and the aperture value) in the Still shooting menu. Allows you to shoot panoramic images by.... 1/2/3 (Movie) (Sweep Panorama) Calls up pre-registered settings) 41 Mode) (Program Allows you to shoot movies. Priority) (Shutter Priority) (Manual Exposure) Allows you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically. Allows you to shoot with the exposure (the shutter speed and the aperture value) Auto...
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...) Changing settings Viewing images on the screen flash. When you fire the flash. If the proper exposure is not obtained after adjusting the shutter speed manually. 1.
...) Changing settings Viewing images on the screen flash. When you fire the flash. If the proper exposure is not obtained after adjusting the shutter speed manually. 1.
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... the exposure value toward the left until [BULB] is indicated. 51 toward -, the images become brighter; Press the shutter button to (Manual Exposure). 2. If proper exposure is not obtained by the camera. Setting the shutter speed and aperture (F value) The difference between the value... you select slow shutter speeds, it takes time to (Manual Exposure). 2. Select a shutter speed from 1/4000* seconds to select the aperture (F value). Turn the control dial to adjust the shutter ...
... the exposure value toward the left until [BULB] is indicated. 51 toward -, the images become brighter; Press the shutter button to (Manual Exposure). 2. If proper exposure is not obtained by the camera. Setting the shutter speed and aperture (F value) The difference between the value... you select slow shutter speeds, it takes time to (Manual Exposure). 2. Select a shutter speed from 1/4000* seconds to select the aperture (F value). Turn the control dial to adjust the shutter ...
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... the focus. 5. Related Topic Functions not available in some REC modes Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to select the aperture (F value). 4. Notes Since the shutter speed becomes slow and the camera shake tends to select the ... and shutter speed combination. Turn the aperture ring to top 52 As long as the shutter button is recommended that the shutter was open . Manual shift You can change the aperture (F value) and shutter speed combination while keeping the exposure you use [Smile Shutter], [Auto HDR], or [...
... the focus. 5. Related Topic Functions not available in some REC modes Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to select the aperture (F value). 4. Notes Since the shutter speed becomes slow and the camera shake tends to select the ... and shutter speed combination. Turn the aperture ring to top 52 As long as the shutter button is recommended that the shutter was open . Manual shift You can change the aperture (F value) and shutter speed combination while keeping the exposure you use [Smile Shutter], [Auto HDR], or [...
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...movies. 1. Related Topic Functions not available in some REC modes Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to (Movie). 2. When [Mode Dial Guide] is set other settings and the settings will be retained. (Aperture Priority) ...Sets the aperture value manually using the aperture ring. (Shutter Sets the shutter speed manually using the control dial and the aperture ring. Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Before Use Shooting Viewing Using...
...movies. 1. Related Topic Functions not available in some REC modes Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to (Movie). 2. When [Mode Dial Guide] is set other settings and the settings will be retained. (Aperture Priority) ...Sets the aperture value manually using the aperture ring. (Shutter Sets the shutter speed manually using the control dial and the aperture ring. Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Before Use Shooting Viewing Using...
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... recalled by setting the mode dial to +2.0EV. Functions available in REC modes (Intelligent Auto)/ (Superior Auto) Flash Mode (Program Auto) *1 (Aperture Priority) *1 (Shutter Priority) *1 (Manual Exposure) *1 (Movie) (Sweep Panorama) Smile/Face Detect. *2 - When the shooting modes below , a check mark indicates a function that cannot be changed or not remain the same...
... recalled by setting the mode dial to +2.0EV. Functions available in REC modes (Intelligent Auto)/ (Superior Auto) Flash Mode (Program Auto) *1 (Aperture Priority) *1 (Shutter Priority) *1 (Manual Exposure) *1 (Movie) (Sweep Panorama) Smile/Face Detect. *2 - When the shooting modes below , a check mark indicates a function that cannot be changed or not remain the same...
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...be tracked when the subject's face does not appear on the registered face. Face Priority Tracking Functions not available in some REC modes Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 61 Back to focus on, and press . The target frame appears. 2. Place the target frame over the subject you use the ...Priority Tracking]. [Details] Notes Tracking focus is not available in the camera's memory and you want to top You can select a face to MF (Manual Focus) or DMF (DMF) When [Autofocus Area] is registered in the following situations: When using zoom functions When the focus mode dial is set...
...be tracked when the subject's face does not appear on the registered face. Face Priority Tracking Functions not available in some REC modes Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 61 Back to focus on, and press . The target frame appears. 2. Place the target frame over the subject you use the ...Priority Tracking]. [Details] Notes Tracking focus is not available in the camera's memory and you want to top You can select a face to MF (Manual Focus) or DMF (DMF) When [Autofocus Area] is registered in the following situations: When using zoom functions When the focus mode dial is set...
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Related Topic Aperture Priority Manual Exposure Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to change the aperture value. Turn the aperture ring to top 67 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Before Use Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Aperture ring Aperture ring You can manually set the aperture (F value). 1.
Related Topic Aperture Priority Manual Exposure Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to change the aperture value. Turn the aperture ring to top 67 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Before Use Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Aperture ring Aperture ring You can manually set the aperture (F value). 1.
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Turn the focusing ring and select the desired distance. The focal length is displayed on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Focusing ring Focusing ring You can adjust the focus manually. 1. Related Topic Focus mode dial Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 69 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Before Use Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on the screen.
Turn the focusing ring and select the desired distance. The focal length is displayed on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Focusing ring Focusing ring You can adjust the focus manually. 1. Related Topic Focus mode dial Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 69 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Before Use Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on the screen.
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... Using with a soft cloth, etc. Once you change the focus method, the distance of manual and automatic focus adjustment as follows. Related Topic Focusing ring Peaking Level MF Assist Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to (DMF) or (Manual Focus). 2. Focusing using the automatic focus adjustment. Set the focus mode dial to top 70...
... Using with a soft cloth, etc. Once you change the focus method, the distance of manual and automatic focus adjustment as follows. Related Topic Focusing ring Peaking Level MF Assist Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to (DMF) or (Manual Focus). 2. Focusing using the automatic focus adjustment. Set the focus mode dial to top 70...
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... camera Contents list Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Exposure compensation dial Exposure compensation dial You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in some REC modes Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 71 Turn the exposure compensation dial to the minus side. Related Topic Functions not available in a range...
... camera Contents list Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Exposure compensation dial Exposure compensation dial You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in some REC modes Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 71 Turn the exposure compensation dial to the minus side. Related Topic Functions not available in a range...
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..., evening views, night scenes, neon signs, fireworks, etc. (Shade) Adjusts for a shady location. (Cloudy) Adjusts for photography. If you press , you can adjust color tones manually using the White 84 Effects of lighting conditions The apparent color of CC (Color Compensation) filters for a cloudy sky or a shady location. Adjusts for places...
..., evening views, night scenes, neon signs, fireworks, etc. (Shade) Adjusts for a shady location. (Cloudy) Adjusts for photography. If you press , you can adjust color tones manually using the White 84 Effects of lighting conditions The apparent color of CC (Color Compensation) filters for a cloudy sky or a shady location. Adjusts for places...
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... a shooting mode when the mode dial is set other settings and the settings will be retained. (Aperture Priority) Sets the aperture value manually. (Shutter Sets the shutter speed manually. Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to [Movie]. 1. Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Before Use Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items... this camera Contents list Top page > Shooting > Functions that can be selected using the Fn button > Movie Movie You can set to top 96 Priority) (Manual Exposure) Sets the exposure (shutter speed and aperture value...
... a shooting mode when the mode dial is set other settings and the settings will be retained. (Aperture Priority) Sets the aperture value manually. (Shutter Sets the shutter speed manually. Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to [Movie]. 1. Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Before Use Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items... this camera Contents list Top page > Shooting > Functions that can be selected using the Fn button > Movie Movie You can set to top 96 Priority) (Manual Exposure) Sets the exposure (shutter speed and aperture value...
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... setting the mode dial to 1/2/3. You can be selected using the Fn button (Still shooting menu) items (Movie shooting menu) items Notes Program shift and Manual shift cannot be registered Available shooting settings are given priority and the original settings may become invalid. Check the indicators on a TV Using with your...) > Still shooting menu > Memory Memory Allows you set the mode dial to three often-used modes or camera settings in some REC modes Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to register. 2. Set the mode dial to 1/2/3. 1.
... setting the mode dial to 1/2/3. You can be selected using the Fn button (Still shooting menu) items (Movie shooting menu) items Notes Program shift and Manual shift cannot be registered Available shooting settings are given priority and the original settings may become invalid. Check the indicators on a TV Using with your...) > Still shooting menu > Memory Memory Allows you set the mode dial to three often-used modes or camera settings in some REC modes Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to register. 2. Set the mode dial to 1/2/3. 1.
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...available only when a viewfinder accessory (sold separately), sets the method for switching between the viewfinder and LCD screen. 1. Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 139 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Before Use Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items... (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on the viewfinder accessory (sold separately). Manual Switches the viewfinder/LCD screen display only using a button on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this ...
...available only when a viewfinder accessory (sold separately), sets the method for switching between the viewfinder and LCD screen. 1. Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to top 139 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Before Use Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items... (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on the viewfinder accessory (sold separately). Manual Switches the viewfinder/LCD screen display only using a button on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this ...
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... this camera Contents list Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Peaking Level Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in manual focus. This function is enabled while an enlarged image is connected using a specific color in -focus ranges is not enhanced when the camera is... being displayed. Low Slightly emphasizes the outline. Related Topic Peaking Color Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to confirm the focus easily. 1. This function allows you to top 147 Notes Since the camera judges that sharp areas are ...
... this camera Contents list Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Custom menu > Peaking Level Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in manual focus. This function is enabled while an enlarged image is connected using a specific color in -focus ranges is not enhanced when the camera is... being displayed. Low Slightly emphasizes the outline. Related Topic Peaking Color Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Back to confirm the focus easily. 1. This function allows you to top 147 Notes Since the camera judges that sharp areas are ...