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...LCD screen, LCD finder (only models with other materials may be copyrighted. This is equipped with a power zoom lens. Water entering the inside of the camera may cause malfunctions which in the rain or under similar conditions, be compensated for contents of the recording Contents of the recording... and that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. Be careful not to bump the lens, and be able to the flash surface, resulting in any way. • Be careful when placing the camera near a location that may cause a malfunction. • Images may be trailed on ...
...LCD screen, LCD finder (only models with other materials may be copyrighted. This is equipped with a power zoom lens. Water entering the inside of the camera may cause malfunctions which in the rain or under similar conditions, be compensated for contents of the recording Contents of the recording... and that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. Be careful not to bump the lens, and be able to the flash surface, resulting in any way. • Be careful when placing the camera near a location that may cause a malfunction. • Images may be trailed on ...
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...lens for this camera uses the MTF* measurement system for cameras developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and offers the same quality as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony... of Intel Corporation. • CompactFlash is capable of reproducing fine images. About the Carl Zeiss lens This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. • In addition, system and product names used in this...
...lens for this camera uses the MTF* measurement system for cameras developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and offers the same quality as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony... of Intel Corporation. • CompactFlash is capable of reproducing fine images. About the Carl Zeiss lens This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. • In addition, system and product names used in this...
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...Playing back images shot in RAW mode - Protect 87 Changing image size - Flash Level 71 Using an external flash 72 Using the Sony Flash 72 Using a commercially available external flash 73 Color Adjusting color tones - Trimming 84 Playing back successive images - RAW 79 ...Using the lens hood 81 Advanced still image viewing Selecting the folder and playing back images 82 Enlarging a portion of a still image......... 83 Enlarging an image - Playback zoom 83 Recording an enlarged image - For Windows users 102 Installing the USB driver 103 Connecting the camera to ...
...Playing back images shot in RAW mode - Protect 87 Changing image size - Flash Level 71 Using an external flash 72 Using the Sony Flash 72 Using a commercially available external flash 73 Color Adjusting color tones - Trimming 84 Playing back successive images - RAW 79 ...Using the lens hood 81 Advanced still image viewing Selecting the folder and playing back images 82 Enlarging a portion of a still image......... 83 Enlarging an image - Playback zoom 83 Recording an enlarged image - For Windows users 102 Installing the USB driver 103 Connecting the camera to ...
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... button (17) NIGHTFRAMING/NIGHTSHOT 8 button (77) POWER lamp (17) 9 Mode dial (12, 136) q; Shutter button (30) Finder window qa Lens Flash emitter (35) qs Advanced accessory shoe (72) qd Hologram AF emitter (35, 140) qf Self-timer lamp (34) qg ...
... button (17) NIGHTFRAMING/NIGHTSHOT 8 button (77) POWER lamp (17) 9 Mode dial (12, 136) q; Shutter button (30) Finder window qa Lens Flash emitter (35) qs Advanced accessory shoe (72) qd Hologram AF emitter (35, 140) qf Self-timer lamp (34) qg ...
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...and make the setting. 17 Getting started When you do not operate the camera for about three minutes during shooting or viewing or when performing SET UP, the camera turns off automatically to , P, S, A, M, SCN or , the lens portion moves. To set to prevent wearing down the battery. Auto power-...off function If you turn on the power when the mode dial is operating. The POWER lamp (green) lights up the menu or the SET UP screen (page 51), and use the control button Camera 1 1 AF Mode: 2 Digital...
...and make the setting. 17 Getting started When you do not operate the camera for about three minutes during shooting or viewing or when performing SET UP, the camera turns off automatically to , P, S, A, M, SCN or , the lens portion moves. To set to prevent wearing down the battery. Auto power-...off function If you turn on the power when the mode dial is operating. The POWER lamp (green) lights up the menu or the SET UP screen (page 51), and use the control button Camera 1 1 AF Mode: 2 Digital...
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Shooting still images Basic still image shooting - Using auto adjustment mode Holding the camera correctly When shooting pictures with the camera, be careful so that your fingers do not block the lens portion, finder window, flash emitter, infrared ray emitter or speaker (page 9). 1 Set the mode dial to...power is turned on. • Do not touch the lens portion while it is operating, such as when you press POWER to turn on the power or when the zoom function is working (page 31). 2 Hold the camera steadily with both hands and position the subject in the ...
Shooting still images Basic still image shooting - Using auto adjustment mode Holding the camera correctly When shooting pictures with the camera, be careful so that your fingers do not block the lens portion, finder window, flash emitter, infrared ray emitter or speaker (page 9). 1 Set the mode dial to...power is turned on. • Do not touch the lens portion while it is operating, such as when you press POWER to turn on the power or when the zoom function is working (page 31). 2 Hold the camera steadily with both hands and position the subject in the ...
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... while it is enlarged with almost no distortion. The image is made by the lens in the same manner as shown in the following table. 31 Digital zoom The camera has the following zoom functions. Smart zoom The image is operating. • You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting movie (page 97...
... while it is enlarged with almost no distortion. The image is made by the lens in the same manner as shown in the following table. 31 Digital zoom The camera has the following zoom functions. Smart zoom The image is operating. • You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting movie (page 97...
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If you shoot using the finder, the range you can see through the finder may differ from the lens surface 1 Set the mode dial to the T side: Approx. 40 cm (15 3/4 inches) from the actual recording range. Therefore, shooting with the zoom set ... than (Twilight mode), (Landscape mode), (Candle mode)) or . 33 However, the minimum focus distance varies according to the W side: Approx. 10 cm (4 inches) from the lens surface When the zoom is used when zooming up subjects such as 10 cm (4 inches). When the zoom is set all the way to the...
If you shoot using the finder, the range you can see through the finder may differ from the lens surface 1 Set the mode dial to the T side: Approx. 40 cm (15 3/4 inches) from the actual recording range. Therefore, shooting with the zoom set ... than (Twilight mode), (Landscape mode), (Candle mode)) or . 33 However, the minimum focus distance varies according to the W side: Approx. 10 cm (4 inches) from the lens surface When the zoom is used when zooming up subjects such as 10 cm (4 inches). When the zoom is set all the way to the...
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... focus more easily on . • When you mount an adaptor ring (not supplied), telephoto end conversion lens (not supplied), lens hood (not supplied) or ring light (not supplied) to adjust the flash light quantity, and ...a dry cloth. • Do not block the hologram AF emitter during which is used to the camera, the hologram AF light is completed, the lamp goes out. • You can also select the...a subject in the menu settings, the recommended shooting distance using hologram AF together with the Sony HVLF32X flash. • The hologram AF does not function when [SCN] (Scene...
... focus more easily on . • When you mount an adaptor ring (not supplied), telephoto end conversion lens (not supplied), lens hood (not supplied) or ring light (not supplied) to adjust the flash light quantity, and ...a dry cloth. • Do not block the hologram AF emitter during which is used to the camera, the hologram AF light is completed, the lamp goes out. • You can also select the...a subject in the menu settings, the recommended shooting distance using hologram AF together with the Sony HVLF32X flash. • The hologram AF does not function when [SCN] (Scene...
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...;ll light system that a human can also be caused by looking into the hologram AF emitter at the laser light either directly or focused through a lens for human eyes. Shooting images with these standards identifies the laser product as safe, under the condition that applies laser holograms to do...
...;ll light system that a human can also be caused by looking into the hologram AF emitter at the laser light either directly or focused through a lens for human eyes. Shooting images with these standards identifies the laser product as safe, under the condition that applies laser holograms to do...
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...is beyond what the human eye can create an image that passes through the lens. NR slow shutter The NR slow shutter mode reduces noise from recorded images, providing clear images. This is because the camera works to remove noise during the time set by the shutter speed setting. 58... Shooting techniques When shooting a moving person, car, or spindrift, etc., using certain shutter speeds*, the camera automatically works the NR slow shutter mode and "NR" is indicated next to the shutter speed indicator. * When [ISO] is [800]: Shutter speeds of...
...is beyond what the human eye can create an image that passes through the lens. NR slow shutter The NR slow shutter mode reduces noise from recorded images, providing clear images. This is because the camera works to remove noise during the time set by the shutter speed setting. 58... Shooting techniques When shooting a moving person, car, or spindrift, etc., using certain shutter speeds*, the camera automatically works the NR slow shutter mode and "NR" is indicated next to the shutter speed indicator. * When [ISO] is [800]: Shutter speeds of...
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... based on the Scene Selection mode (page 41). • The focus preset does not work properly when attaching a conversion lens (not supplied). Auto (No indicator) The camera decides to select the desired focus setting. Forced flash ( ) The flash fires regardless of the amount...is approximate, and should be selected depending on lighting conditions. The default setting is difficult to the T side, you point the lens up and strobes when the surroundings are dark. In such cases, the focus setting information flashes. Selecting a flash mode ...
... based on the Scene Selection mode (page 41). • The focus preset does not work properly when attaching a conversion lens (not supplied). Auto (No indicator) The camera decides to select the desired focus setting. Forced flash ( ) The flash fires regardless of the amount...is approximate, and should be selected depending on lighting conditions. The default setting is difficult to the T side, you point the lens up and strobes when the surroundings are dark. In such cases, the focus setting information flashes. Selecting a flash mode ...
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...so may result in damage or other malfunction. • When using the Sony VCLDEH07VA wide end conversion lens • You cannot shoot with enhanced wide or telephoto effects. Using a conversion lens Using a conversion lens (not supplied) will allow you record an image in hologram AF cannot ... Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with /, then select [TIFF] with your conversion lens. • Always turn off the camera before mounting or removing the conversion lens. We recommend using the Sony HVL-F32X flash. Control button Shutter button MENU Mode dial Set the mode ...
...so may result in damage or other malfunction. • When using the Sony VCLDEH07VA wide end conversion lens • You cannot shoot with enhanced wide or telephoto effects. Using a conversion lens Using a conversion lens (not supplied) will allow you record an image in hologram AF cannot ... Select [Mode] (REC Mode) with /, then select [TIFF] with your conversion lens. • Always turn off the camera before mounting or removing the conversion lens. We recommend using the Sony HVL-F32X flash. Control button Shutter button MENU Mode dial Set the mode ...
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... the NightFraming function, use of your images caused by the lens. Advanced still image shooting 81 Using the lens hood Attaching the optional lens hood obscures unnecessary light and prevents deterioration of the lens hood. Notes on using the Sony VCL-DEH17VA telephoto end conversion lens • Set the zoom to focus. • When shooting with...
... the NightFraming function, use of your images caused by the lens. Advanced still image shooting 81 Using the lens hood Attaching the optional lens hood obscures unnecessary light and prevents deterioration of the lens hood. Notes on using the Sony VCL-DEH17VA telephoto end conversion lens • Set the zoom to focus. • When shooting with...
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.... Optical zoom does not work. • You cannot change the zoom scale when shooting movies. • You cannot use the zoom while a wide end conversion lens is set to other settings except [7M] and [3:2] (pages 24 and 31). • The smart zoom cannot be used in Multi Burst mode (pages 31...)]. The subject is set to . screen. Set the mode dial to the auto focus mode (page 69). The smart zoom cannot be used the camera. The precision digital zoom cannot be used in RAW mode (pages 31 and 79). • The mode dial is set to [Smart] (pages 31, 51 and 140...
.... Optical zoom does not work. • You cannot change the zoom scale when shooting movies. • You cannot use the zoom while a wide end conversion lens is set to other settings except [7M] and [3:2] (pages 24 and 31). • The smart zoom cannot be used in Multi Burst mode (pages 31...)]. The subject is set to . screen. Set the mode dial to the auto focus mode (page 69). The smart zoom cannot be used the camera. The precision digital zoom cannot be used in RAW mode (pages 31 and 79). • The mode dial is set to [Smart] (pages 31, 51 and 140...
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... the LCD screen in operation. The image colors are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. This phenomenon is set. Your camera cannot record images. • No recording medium has been inserted. Recording takes a long time. • NR slow shutter function is too bright...8226; The smear phenomenon is functioning to increase the visibility of the LCD screen by the lens in a dark place. The image is activated (page 58). Vertical streaks appear when you • The camera is occurring. Set the write-protect switch to the recording position (page 144). •...
... the LCD screen in operation. The image colors are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. This phenomenon is set. Your camera cannot record images. • No recording medium has been inserted. Recording takes a long time. • NR slow shutter function is too bright...8226; The smear phenomenon is functioning to increase the visibility of the LCD screen by the lens in a dark place. The image is activated (page 58). Vertical streaks appear when you • The camera is occurring. Set the write-protect switch to the recording position (page 144). •...
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The lens gets fogged. Cause/Solution • You are not using an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Turn off the camera. The power is stopped. You cannot identify an indicator on ... mode depending on the printer. You cannot perform other operations when printing is on, but the camera does not work . Consult with the printer manufacturer. • Check with the printer manufacturer whether... battery pack (page 13). • Connect the AC Adaptor securely to the DC IN jack of the camera (pages 92 and 94) or change the printer setting. • The printer is discharged. You cannot ...
The lens gets fogged. Cause/Solution • You are not using an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Turn off the camera. The power is stopped. You cannot identify an indicator on ... mode depending on the printer. You cannot perform other operations when printing is on, but the camera does not work . Consult with the printer manufacturer. • Check with the printer manufacturer whether... battery pack (page 13). • Connect the AC Adaptor securely to the DC IN jack of the camera (pages 92 and 94) or change the printer setting. • The printer is discharged. You cannot ...
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... 123ABCDE) Select other folders, or create a new folder. • The folder whose first three digits of a size that cannot be divided (about more than this folder. • A folder with the ...Duo" is protected against erasure. Use the flash, mount the camera on a tripod, or otherwise secure the camera in this camera. 130 Insert a "Memory Stick PRO" or set is not available ...battery time left. • No images have been recorded in place. • A problem with the lens caused an error. • An operation that is not valid while NIGHTFRAMING is set the image size...
... 123ABCDE) Select other folders, or create a new folder. • The folder whose first three digits of a size that cannot be divided (about more than this folder. • A folder with the ...Duo" is protected against erasure. Use the flash, mount the camera on a tripod, or otherwise secure the camera in this camera. 130 Insert a "Memory Stick PRO" or set is not available ...battery time left. • No images have been recorded in place. • A problem with the lens caused an error. • An operation that is not valid while NIGHTFRAMING is set the image size...
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...and 40°C (32°F and 104°F). Note that exceed this may condense inside the lens, you attempt to record clear images. How to prevent moisture condensation When bringing the camera from a cold location such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloth, insect repellent or insecticide,... when: • The camera is designed for a long time On operating temperature Your camera is brought from a cold place to a warm place, seal the camera in extremely cold or hot places that if you will be repaired. Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a dry cloth. Shooting...
...and 40°C (32°F and 104°F). Note that exceed this may condense inside the lens, you attempt to record clear images. How to prevent moisture condensation When bringing the camera from a cold location such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloth, insect repellent or insecticide,... when: • The camera is designed for a long time On operating temperature Your camera is brought from a cold place to a warm place, seal the camera in extremely cold or hot places that if you will be repaired. Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a dry cloth. Shooting...
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... (1/1.8 type) color CCD Primary color filter Total pixels number of camera Approx. 7 410 000 pixels Effective pixels number of camera Approx. 7 201 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 4× zoom lens f = 7 - 28 mm (34 - 136 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 - 4.0 Exposure control Automatic exposure, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority...
... (1/1.8 type) color CCD Primary color filter Total pixels number of camera Approx. 7 410 000 pixels Effective pixels number of camera Approx. 7 201 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 4× zoom lens f = 7 - 28 mm (34 - 136 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 - 4.0 Exposure control Automatic exposure, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority...