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... or the lens to the provisions of flash emission may cause dirt on the LCD screen in a cold location. Unauthorized recording of the pixels are not actual images shot using the camera (page 99). • Do not shake or strike the camera. This is not a malfunction. • This camera is manufactured using extremely high-precision... affect the recording in color) that may cause a malfunction. • Images may be discolored and that constantly appear on other equipment and playback of the DSC-W70 unless noted otherwise.
... or the lens to the provisions of flash emission may cause dirt on the LCD screen in a cold location. Unauthorized recording of the pixels are not actual images shot using the camera (page 99). • Do not shake or strike the camera. This is not a malfunction. • This camera is manufactured using extremely high-precision... affect the recording in color) that may cause a malfunction. • Images may be discolored and that constantly appear on other equipment and playback of the DSC-W70 unless noted otherwise.
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... Using menu items 30 Menu items 31 Shooting menu 32 COLOR (Color Mode) 9 (Focus) (Metering Mode) WB (White Bal) ISO (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) M (Interval) (Flash Level) (Contrast) (Sharpness) (Setup) 10 On "image quality" and "image size 15 Identifying parts 17 Indicators on a subject successfully 13 Exposure - On the effects of...
... Using menu items 30 Menu items 31 Shooting menu 32 COLOR (Color Mode) 9 (Focus) (Metering Mode) WB (White Bal) ISO (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) M (Interval) (Flash Level) (Contrast) (Sharpness) (Setup) 10 On "image quality" and "image size 15 Identifying parts 17 Indicators on a subject successfully 13 Exposure - On the effects of...
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... down . Using the 2-second delay selftimer or a tripod may be effective. Also, using the flash in dark places is also recommended. 13 Enjoying the camera Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the basics so you can stabilize... the camera by leaning against a tree or a building beside you. Press the shutter AE/AF lock indicator button halfway Flashing , lit/beeps down . Hints for preventing blur" (as the mode dial (...
... down . Using the 2-second delay selftimer or a tripod may be effective. Also, using the flash in dark places is also recommended. 13 Enjoying the camera Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the basics so you can stabilize... the camera by leaning against a tree or a building beside you. Press the shutter AE/AF lock indicator button halfway Flashing , lit/beeps down . Hints for preventing blur" (as the mode dial (...
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Identifying parts Enjoying the camera See the pages in "Read This First") E LCD screen (23) F (Screen display switch) button (23) G MENU button (30) 17 A E B F C G H D A Shutter button (t step 5 in "Read ..."Read This First") C Finder window D Lens E POWER button/POWER lamp (t step 2 in "Read This First") F Microphone G Flash (t step 5 in "Read This First") H Self-timer lamp (t step 5 in "Read This First")/AF illuminator (49) A B C D H I E J F K G L M N DSC-W50/W70 O P QR S T U DSC-W30/W40 I J VW X A AE/AF lock lamp/Self-timer lamp (green) (t step 5 in "Read This First...
Identifying parts Enjoying the camera See the pages in "Read This First") E LCD screen (23) F (Screen display switch) button (23) G MENU button (30) 17 A E B F C G H D A Shutter button (t step 5 in "Read ..."Read This First") C Finder window D Lens E POWER button/POWER lamp (t step 2 in "Read This First") F Microphone G Flash (t step 5 in "Read This First") H Self-timer lamp (t step 5 in "Read This First")/AF illuminator (49) A B C D H I E J F K G L M N DSC-W50/W70 O P QR S T U DSC-W30/W40 I J VW X A AE/AF lock lamp/Self-timer lamp (green) (t step 5 in "Read This First...
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...Selection) (t step 5 in "Read This First") Display SL 1.3 Indication Mode dial (Program auto shooting) (28) Camera mode (t step 5 in "Read This First") Flash mode (t step 5 in "Read This First") Flash charging Zoom scaling (t 47, step 5 in "Read This First") ON RICH NATURAL SEPIA B&W Red-eye reduction (48... Exposure value scale bar (t step 5 in "Read This First") • The display is changed, depending on the screen Enjoying the camera See the pages in parentheses for details of the mode dial (shown left). Indicators on the position of operation. VDarker vBrighter Exposure value ...
...Selection) (t step 5 in "Read This First") Display SL 1.3 Indication Mode dial (Program auto shooting) (28) Camera mode (t step 5 in "Read This First") Flash mode (t step 5 in "Read This First") Flash charging Zoom scaling (t 47, step 5 in "Read This First") ON RICH NATURAL SEPIA B&W Red-eye reduction (48... Exposure value scale bar (t step 5 in "Read This First") • The display is changed, depending on the screen Enjoying the camera See the pages in parentheses for details of the mode dial (shown left). Indicators on the position of operation. VDarker vBrighter Exposure value ...
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...) E Display Indication Histogram (23) NR slow shutter • When using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera. However, we recommend that you use the flash for the DSC-W30/W40/W50. • 1M is displayed only when the Multi Burst is activated. Image quality (36) Recording folder (51) ...1/30" 400 C:32:00 D Display E Indication Image size (t step 4 in "Read This First") • and are displayed only for the DSC-W70. 6M is displayed only for better lighting or using certain shutter speeds*, the NR slow shutter function activates automatically to reduce the picture noise...
...) E Display Indication Histogram (23) NR slow shutter • When using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera. However, we recommend that you use the flash for the DSC-W30/W40/W50. • 1M is displayed only when the Multi Burst is activated. Image quality (36) Recording folder (51) ...1/30" 400 C:32:00 D Display E Indication Image size (t step 4 in "Read This First") • and are displayed only for the DSC-W70. 6M is displayed only for better lighting or using certain shutter speeds*, the NR slow shutter function activates automatically to reduce the picture noise...
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Exposure Value (t step5 in "Read This First") ISO number (35) Metering mode (34) Flash White balance (35) Shutter speed Aperture value Playback image (t step 6 in "Read This First") E Display 2006 1 1 9:30 AM DPOF z PAUSE z PLAY BACK/ NEXT VOLUME Indication ... Menu (30) Playing back Multi Burst images in "Read This First") Indication PictBridge connecting (75) • Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-W50/ W70)/USB cable (DSCW30/W40), while the icon is disabled. Playback folder (39) • This does not appear when using internal memory.
Exposure Value (t step5 in "Read This First") ISO number (35) Metering mode (34) Flash White balance (35) Shutter speed Aperture value Playback image (t step 6 in "Read This First") E Display 2006 1 1 9:30 AM DPOF z PAUSE z PLAY BACK/ NEXT VOLUME Indication ... Menu (30) Playing back Multi Burst images in "Read This First") Indication PictBridge connecting (75) • Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-W50/ W70)/USB cable (DSCW30/W40), while the icon is disabled. Playback folder (39) • This does not appear when using internal memory.
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... off Indicators on • By pressing (Screen display switch) button longer, you can brighten the LCD backlight. (DSC-W50/W70 only) t step 5 in "Read This First" • When you set the LCD screen to off ...(page 47). The flash strobes. - Adjust the exposure while checking it with the histogram (t step 5 in the following situations: While shooting - When you cannot turn the LCD screen off , the digital zoom does not function...Screen display switch) repeatedly to the left side. Enjoying the camera Changing the screen display Each time you are rotating still images. -
... off Indicators on • By pressing (Screen display switch) button longer, you can brighten the LCD backlight. (DSC-W50/W70 only) t step 5 in "Read This First" • When you set the LCD screen to off ...(page 47). The flash strobes. - Adjust the exposure while checking it with the histogram (t step 5 in the following situations: While shooting - When you cannot turn the LCD screen off , the digital zoom does not function...Screen display switch) repeatedly to the left side. Enjoying the camera Changing the screen display Each time you are rotating still images. -
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... the "Memory Stick Duo" as necessary. The flash is set to [Single]. - The battery power is switched alternately between the W and T ends. - of images DSC-W70 On Approx. 360 Off Approx. 470 DSC-W50 On Approx. 390 Off Approx. 500 DSC-W30/W40 On Approx. 400 Off Approx. 510... is low. When viewing still images No. The brightness of LCD backlight is set to up (DSC-W50/W70). - [AF Mode] is low. - The camera has been turned on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The number of shooting images/battery life does not change, regardless...
... the "Memory Stick Duo" as necessary. The flash is set to [Single]. - The battery power is switched alternately between the W and T ends. - of images DSC-W70 On Approx. 360 Off Approx. 470 DSC-W50 On Approx. 390 Off Approx. 500 DSC-W30/W40 On Approx. 400 Off Approx. 510... is low. When viewing still images No. The brightness of LCD backlight is set to up (DSC-W50/W70). - [AF Mode] is low. - The camera has been turned on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The number of shooting images/battery life does not change, regardless...
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Enjoying the camera Scene Selection For details t step 5 in "Read This First" For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. ( : you can select the desired setting) Macro Flash AF range finder Focus preset White Balance Flash level Burst/ Multi Burst - - - - SL Auto/ WB - / / - / 29
Enjoying the camera Scene Selection For details t step 5 in "Read This First" For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. ( : you can select the desired setting) Macro Flash AF range finder Focus preset White Balance Flash level Burst/ Multi Burst - - - - SL Auto/ WB - / / - / 29
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... according to the Scene mode (page 29). **Available only during playback zoom. 31 Mode dial position: ( : available) Scene COLOR (Color Mode) - - 9 (Focus) - (Metering Mode) - M (Interval) - * - (Flash Level) - * - (Contrast) - - - (Sharpness) - - - (Setup) Menu for shooting (page 32) The menu items available vary depending on the screen.
... according to the Scene mode (page 29). **Available only during playback zoom. 31 Mode dial position: ( : available) Scene COLOR (Color Mode) - - 9 (Focus) - (Metering Mode) - M (Interval) - * - (Flash Level) - * - (Contrast) - - - (Sharpness) - - - (Setup) Menu for shooting (page 32) The menu items available vary depending on the screen.
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In these cases, use Digital Zoom or AF Illuminator, priority AF movement is given to subjects in or near the center of the frame. Use the menu when it is ... auto focus mode. (unlimited distance) 7.0m 3.0m 1.0m Focuses on a subject in the center of the finder frame. • Using this case the or indicator flashes and the AF range finder frame is not displayed. • Some options are shooting movies, [Multi AF] is recommended as the AF works even with...
In these cases, use Digital Zoom or AF Illuminator, priority AF movement is given to subjects in or near the center of the frame. Use the menu when it is ... auto focus mode. (unlimited distance) 7.0m 3.0m 1.0m Focuses on a subject in the center of the finder frame. • Using this case the or indicator flashes and the AF range finder frame is not displayed. • Some options are shooting movies, [Multi AF] is recommended as the AF works even with...
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... lock indicator AF range finder frame As long as you do as you want. 2 When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on the metering position (page 33). 34 The camera determines a well-balanced exposure. • For details on the exposure t page 14 • When using [Center AF], ...or when using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [9] (Focus) to [Center AF] is recommended to focus on , return to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down to determine the exposure. In such cases, do not press the shutter button fully down, you can retry...
... lock indicator AF range finder frame As long as you do as you want. 2 When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on the metering position (page 33). 34 The camera determines a well-balanced exposure. • For details on the exposure t page 14 • When using [Center AF], ...or when using spot metering or center-weighted metering, setting [9] (Focus) to [Center AF] is recommended to focus on , return to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down to determine the exposure. In such cases, do not press the shutter button fully down, you can retry...
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... dark locations or shooting a subject moving at high speed, or select a small number to obtain high image quality. 200 100 80 (DSC-W30/W40/W50) Auto • For details on the operation 1 page 30 Using the menu WB (White Bal) Adjusts the color tones according to .... • [ISO] is set to [Auto] in a situation, for a cloudy sky. Daylight ( ) Adjusts for the flash conditions. • You cannot select this item when shooting movies. Flash ( WB ) Adjusts for outdoors, shooting night scenes, neon signs, fireworks, or sunrise, or conditions before and after sundown. ISO...
... dark locations or shooting a subject moving at high speed, or select a small number to obtain high image quality. 200 100 80 (DSC-W30/W40/W50) Auto • For details on the operation 1 page 30 Using the menu WB (White Bal) Adjusts the color tones according to .... • [ISO] is set to [Auto] in a situation, for a cloudy sky. Daylight ( ) Adjusts for the flash conditions. • You cannot select this item when shooting movies. Flash ( WB ) Adjusts for outdoors, shooting night scenes, neon signs, fireworks, or sunrise, or conditions before and after sundown. ISO...
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...the shutter button. • This is set to shoot images in the Multi Burst mode - To play back images shot in the Multi Burst mode using a computer or a camera not equipped with standard quality (high compression). • For details on the Scene mode (page 29). 36 Setting...; You cannot use the following table) when you press and hold down the shutter button. • When "Recording" disappears, you press the shutter button. Flash - Multi Burst ( M ) Records 16 frames in succession as a single image with high quality (low compression). On the [Multi Burst] • You...
...the shutter button. • This is set to shoot images in the Multi Burst mode - To play back images shot in the Multi Burst mode using a computer or a camera not equipped with standard quality (high compression). • For details on the Scene mode (page 29). 36 Setting...; You cannot use the following table) when you press and hold down the shutter button. • When "Recording" disappears, you press the shutter button. Flash - Multi Burst ( M ) Records 16 frames in succession as a single image with high quality (low compression). On the [Multi Burst] • You...
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... the menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 On the [Burst] • The flash is set to (Flash forced off). • When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of continuous shots Quality DSC-W70 (Units: images) DSC-W30/W40/W50 Size Fine Standard Fine Standard 7M 4 6 - - 6M - - 3 4 3:2 4 6 3 4 5M 5 8 - - 3M 7 13 5 8 2M 11 20...
... the menu For details on the operation 1 page 30 On the [Burst] • The flash is set to (Flash forced off). • When recording with the self timer, a series of a maximum of continuous shots Quality DSC-W70 (Units: images) DSC-W30/W40/W50 Size Fine Standard Fine Standard 7M 4 6 - - 6M - - 3 4 3:2 4 6 3 4 5M 5 8 - - 3M 7 13 5 8 2M 11 20...
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... +: Sharpens the image. Normal -( ) Toward -: Reduces the contrast. (Sharpness) Adjusts the sharpness of flash light. + ( +) Toward +: Makes the flash level higher. Normal -( ) Toward -: Softens the image. (Setup) See page 46. 38 Normal - ( -) Toward -: Makes the flash level lower. • To change flash mode t step 5 in the [Multi Burst] mode (page 36). 1/7.5 (1/7.5") 1/15 (1/15") 1/30...
... +: Sharpens the image. Normal -( ) Toward -: Reduces the contrast. (Sharpness) Adjusts the sharpness of flash light. + ( +) Toward +: Makes the flash level higher. Normal -( ) Toward -: Softens the image. (Setup) See page 46. 38 Normal - ( -) Toward -: Makes the flash level lower. • To change flash mode t step 5 in the [Multi Burst] mode (page 36). 1/7.5 (1/7.5") 1/15 (1/15") 1/30...
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... of various functions are displayed. Does not use Red Eye Reduction. • Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions. 48 Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red-eye phenomenon... when using the digital zoom. On ( ) Off Reduces the red-eye phenomenon. • The flash pre-strobes twice or more before shooting. Also, do not let the subject move. • Red-eye reduction ...
... of various functions are displayed. Does not use Red Eye Reduction. • Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions. 48 Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red-eye phenomenon... when using the digital zoom. On ( ) Off Reduces the red-eye phenomenon. • The flash pre-strobes twice or more before shooting. Also, do not let the subject move. • Red-eye reduction ...
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...finder frame does not appear. On Use the Auto Review. The or indicator flashes, and AF operates with safety, do not look directly into the AF ...light does not reach the subject sufficiently or the subject has no problems with priority on the screen for DSC-W30/W40/W50: Up to approximately 3.2 m (10 feet 6 inches) (zoom: W) / 2.3 m (7 feet 6... for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is selected in dark surroundings....
...finder frame does not appear. On Use the Auto Review. The or indicator flashes, and AF operates with safety, do not look directly into the AF ...light does not reach the subject sufficiently or the subject has no problems with priority on the screen for DSC-W30/W40/W50: Up to approximately 3.2 m (10 feet 6 inches) (zoom: W) / 2.3 m (7 feet 6... for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is selected in dark surroundings....
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... mode You can be printed as an index image differ depending on the printer. • You cannot print movies. • If the indicator flashes on a printing sheet. Printing still images 73 You can print a set of either the same images (1) or different images (2). 1 2 •... using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to the printer via a USB connection. When connecting the camera to select (Setup). • An index print function may not be provided depending on a printing...
... mode You can be printed as an index image differ depending on the printer. • You cannot print movies. • If the indicator flashes on a printing sheet. Printing still images 73 You can print a set of either the same images (1) or different images (2). 1 2 •... using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to the printer via a USB connection. When connecting the camera to select (Setup). • An index print function may not be provided depending on a printing...