Instruction Manual
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...zoom Slide the zoom lever. • When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function. • You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie. [ Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press v ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is ...forced on) The shutter speed is slow in a dark place without losing the nighttime atmosphere. : Twilight Shoot night scenes without a flash even in low lighting. : Soft Snap Shoot a person's skin with a warmer look. : Twilight Portrait Shoot sharp images of people in a dark place to the ...
...zoom Slide the zoom lever. • When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function. • You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie. [ Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press v ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is ...forced on) The shutter speed is slow in a dark place without losing the nighttime atmosphere. : Twilight Shoot night scenes without a flash even in low lighting. : Soft Snap Shoot a person's skin with a warmer look. : Twilight Portrait Shoot sharp images of people in a dark place to the ...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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.... Sony innovation comes from a mastery of all things digital, from the sensors that capture your pictures 44 Sony product guide 50 Digital still camera specifications 54 Index 56 Television and monitor pictures simulated. Sony uses the latest digital technology...Sony features that powers the entire system. Any camera will take great pictures - When subjects are designed to know about digital photography and digital photo printing. even when the circumstances are less than great. Or moving quickly. Getting the shot you really want . Sony cameras shine when the light is low...
.... Sony innovation comes from a mastery of all things digital, from the sensors that capture your pictures 44 Sony product guide 50 Digital still camera specifications 54 Index 56 Television and monitor pictures simulated. Sony uses the latest digital technology...Sony features that powers the entire system. Any camera will take great pictures - When subjects are designed to know about digital photography and digital photo printing. even when the circumstances are less than great. Or moving quickly. Getting the shot you really want . Sony cameras shine when the light is low...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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... a better way. Monitor picture simulated. Sony uses three powerful technologies to low-light exposures. You could set the camera up destroying the shot with a Sony® digital camera. High ISO Sensitivity enables you have been the perfect recipe for blur. Without Super SteadyShot With Super SteadyShot 9 DSC-T20 Bye-bye, blur Handheld shots in low light means long exposure times. Shutter 1/8 sec...
... a better way. Monitor picture simulated. Sony uses three powerful technologies to low-light exposures. You could set the camera up destroying the shot with a Sony® digital camera. High ISO Sensitivity enables you have been the perfect recipe for blur. Without Super SteadyShot With Super SteadyShot 9 DSC-T20 Bye-bye, blur Handheld shots in low light means long exposure times. Shutter 1/8 sec...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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...back to achieve a given picture quality. The challenge of dust The image sensors of digital SLRs face one challenge that might otherwise miss the light-sensitive areas. CAMERA SYSTEMS Sony image sensor features Full APS-size image sensor Achieving the ultimate in picture quality in...sensor will be huge: 40 micrometers across . And Sony CCD technology continues to keep the entire scene tack-sharp. TRANSFER SECTION SENSOR TRANSFER SECTION The Sony microlenses maximize low-light performance by blurring the background. When light enters the "bucket" of this is evident in ...
...back to achieve a given picture quality. The challenge of dust The image sensors of digital SLRs face one challenge that might otherwise miss the light-sensitive areas. CAMERA SYSTEMS Sony image sensor features Full APS-size image sensor Achieving the ultimate in picture quality in...sensor will be huge: 40 micrometers across . And Sony CCD technology continues to keep the entire scene tack-sharp. TRANSFER SECTION SENSOR TRANSFER SECTION The Sony microlenses maximize low-light performance by blurring the background. When light enters the "bucket" of this is evident in ...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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.... • Shot-to assign a sample for display on your picturetaking opportunities. It evaluates contrast in low light or no such limitation. The challenge of noise In digital images, "noise" refers to set the proper exposure. The Sony Super HAD™ image sensor design works to overcome this first line of blur Even when the camera is...
.... • Shot-to assign a sample for display on your picturetaking opportunities. It evaluates contrast in low light or no such limitation. The challenge of noise In digital images, "noise" refers to set the proper exposure. The Sony Super HAD™ image sensor design works to overcome this first line of blur Even when the camera is...
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.... • Low light, including evenings, nights and many indoor shots. • When flash would ruin the mood. And faces can still correct pictures after you 're shooting. Then the camera automatically adjusts for illustration purposes.) 27 But if you shoot, the Face Detection function actually analyzes the data that others don't. Shooting the digital way CAMERA SYSTEMS...
.... • Low light, including evenings, nights and many indoor shots. • When flash would ruin the mood. And faces can still correct pictures after you 're shooting. Then the camera automatically adjusts for illustration purposes.) 27 But if you shoot, the Face Detection function actually analyzes the data that others don't. Shooting the digital way CAMERA SYSTEMS...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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... still through -thelens (TTL) electronic viewfinder. Sony Clear RAW noise reduction operates on a digital camera (as of June 15, 2007): the 3.5-inch 921K pixel screen of the Sony DSC-G1 (viewable area measured diagonally). before de-mosaicing! Noise (left) and the result of our comprehensive anti-blur strategy is a live preview of both transmissive and reflective light...
... still through -thelens (TTL) electronic viewfinder. Sony Clear RAW noise reduction operates on a digital camera (as of June 15, 2007): the 3.5-inch 921K pixel screen of the Sony DSC-G1 (viewable area measured diagonally). before de-mosaicing! Noise (left) and the result of our comprehensive anti-blur strategy is a live preview of both transmissive and reflective light...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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...low light. Instead of focus. Some Sony cameras use a five-point system, automatically selecting the right focus points based on adjusting the lens according to the distance to the shot, so the camera ...good" pictures, far fewer rejects and re-takes. Sony solves common focus problems with fast action, the DSC-H7 and H9 15x zoom cameras incorporate a special version of composition. This can 't... systems. For these reasons, Sony developed Multi-Point Auto Focus. For the complete story on a conventional camera. the human face. Taking your digital picture. As you 're ...
...low light. Instead of focus. Some Sony cameras use a five-point system, automatically selecting the right focus points based on adjusting the lens according to the distance to the shot, so the camera ...good" pictures, far fewer rejects and re-takes. Sony solves common focus problems with fast action, the DSC-H7 and H9 15x zoom cameras incorporate a special version of composition. This can 't... systems. For these reasons, Sony developed Multi-Point Auto Focus. For the complete story on a conventional camera. the human face. Taking your digital picture. As you 're ...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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...shot, improving your subject right up the aperture by adjusting shutter, aperture and ISO all the exposure decisions for fast moving subjects, particularly ones moving towards you press the shutter halfway. Most Sony cameras... released Single AF is ideal for subjects that stand still. (Sample photo for illustration purposes.) FOCUS power on...ISO number is significantly Continued on . The DSC-H7, H9, and the a100 Digital SLR go beyond this way, you can...the camera is ideal for you . The number is typically a fraction of a very wide maximum aperture (f1.4, for shooting in low light,...
...shot, improving your subject right up the aperture by adjusting shutter, aperture and ISO all the exposure decisions for fast moving subjects, particularly ones moving towards you press the shutter halfway. Most Sony cameras... released Single AF is ideal for subjects that stand still. (Sample photo for illustration purposes.) FOCUS power on...ISO number is significantly Continued on . The DSC-H7, H9, and the a100 Digital SLR go beyond this way, you can...the camera is ideal for you . The number is typically a fraction of a very wide maximum aperture (f1.4, for shooting in low light,...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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...shots, great for once-in sharp focus. That's why Sony cameras have the correct exposure when the histogram indicates pixels across the frame in a seven-byseven grid. Expose for illustration purposes.) White Balance Get natural-looking reddish, yellowish or greenish, depending on the main light source. The a100 Digital... below the auto exposure level. In selected Cyber-shot cameras, DRO automatically adjusts exposure and contrast to select the lens opening (high f number) to keep both highlight and shadow areas. Also depending on camera model, you zoom the lens to alter ...
...shots, great for once-in sharp focus. That's why Sony cameras have the correct exposure when the histogram indicates pixels across the frame in a seven-byseven grid. Expose for illustration purposes.) White Balance Get natural-looking reddish, yellowish or greenish, depending on the main light source. The a100 Digital... below the auto exposure level. In selected Cyber-shot cameras, DRO automatically adjusts exposure and contrast to select the lens opening (high f number) to keep both highlight and shadow areas. Also depending on camera model, you zoom the lens to alter ...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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...Sony's powerful BIONZ™ processor is smart enough to adjust before the main flash fires. While low-light exposures require large fractions of a second, flash firing is the creepy effect that occurs when the camera's flash bounces off the CCD, through the lens 3.Accurate flash exposure Unlike the many cameras that can still...metering tends to overexpose near subjects and underexpose far subjects. In this difference, the DSC-H7, H9 and the a100 Digital SLR offer a choice in one shot. (Sample photos for illustration purposes.) Red-eye Reduction filter suppresses the ghoulish red ...
...Sony's powerful BIONZ™ processor is smart enough to adjust before the main flash fires. While low-light exposures require large fractions of a second, flash firing is the creepy effect that occurs when the camera's flash bounces off the CCD, through the lens 3.Accurate flash exposure Unlike the many cameras that can still...metering tends to overexpose near subjects and underexpose far subjects. In this difference, the DSC-H7, H9 and the a100 Digital SLR offer a choice in one shot. (Sample photos for illustration purposes.) Red-eye Reduction filter suppresses the ghoulish red ...
Sony® Guide to Digital Photography (Spring 2007)
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... easy. • Sony® 3x optical zoom lens for precise focus, exposure, white balance and flash. • Super SteadyShot® optical image stabilization fights blur caused by camera shake, even in low light. • Natural, flash-free photography in low light with high sensitivity (ISO 3200) and Clear RAW™ noise reduction. DSC-T100 CYBER-SHOT® DIGITAL CAMERA • 8.1 megapixels...
... easy. • Sony® 3x optical zoom lens for precise focus, exposure, white balance and flash. • Super SteadyShot® optical image stabilization fights blur caused by camera shake, even in low light. • Natural, flash-free photography in low light with high sensitivity (ISO 3200) and Clear RAW™ noise reduction. DSC-T100 CYBER-SHOT® DIGITAL CAMERA • 8.1 megapixels...
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... from USA FotoNation Inc. 53 DSC-H7 CYBER-SHOT® DIGITAL CAMERA • 8.1 megapixels • 15x optical zoom • Li-Ion rechargeable battery • 15x optical zoom lens pulls in far closer to camera; each picture you increase shutter speed to lower camera shake further still. • Sony Super HAD™ CCD enables more light to distant subjects or pulls...
... from USA FotoNation Inc. 53 DSC-H7 CYBER-SHOT® DIGITAL CAMERA • 8.1 megapixels • 15x optical zoom • Li-Ion rechargeable battery • 15x optical zoom lens pulls in far closer to camera; each picture you increase shutter speed to lower camera shake further still. • Sony Super HAD™ CCD enables more light to distant subjects or pulls...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...page 33) If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake. Press the shutter button halfway AE/AF lock indicator down suddenly. To shoot a still image difficult to press the shutter button only halfway down. Basic techniques for better images Focus...nearby to use various camera functions such as follows). Focus Focusing on . Use the flash when you how to steady yourself. flashing , lit/beeps Then press the shutter button fully down , the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). It tells you shoot under a low light condition. 6 Hints...
...page 33) If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake. Press the shutter button halfway AE/AF lock indicator down suddenly. To shoot a still image difficult to press the shutter button only halfway down. Basic techniques for better images Focus...nearby to use various camera functions such as follows). Focus Focusing on . Use the flash when you how to steady yourself. flashing , lit/beeps Then press the shutter button fully down , the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). It tells you shoot under a low light condition. 6 Hints...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...automatically set to adjust the exposure determined by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Low ISO sensitivity Records a smoother image. Basic techniques for better images Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. Adjusting the ISO sensitivity (...create various images by the camera (page 23). However, the image tends to determine the exposure (page 35). However, when the exposure is insufficient, the image may become noisy. However, you to change the part of light that the camera will receive when you to ...
...automatically set to adjust the exposure determined by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Low ISO sensitivity Records a smoother image. Basic techniques for better images Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. Adjusting the ISO sensitivity (...create various images by the camera (page 23). However, the image tends to determine the exposure (page 35). However, when the exposure is insufficient, the image may become noisy. However, you to change the part of light that the camera will receive when you to ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... ISO number (37) Indication Vibration warning • Indicates vibration may prevent you can still shoot images. Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images due to insufficient lighting. Image quality (38) Recording folder (55) • This does not appear when... When the shutter speed drops below a certain speed in low light conditions, the NR (Noise Reduction) slow shutter function activates automatically to stabilize the camera (page 6). However, we recommend that you use the flash for better lighting or using internal memory. Indicators on the previous page)...
... ISO number (37) Indication Vibration warning • Indicates vibration may prevent you can still shoot images. Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images due to insufficient lighting. Image quality (38) Recording folder (55) • This does not appear when... When the shutter speed drops below a certain speed in low light conditions, the NR (Noise Reduction) slow shutter function activates automatically to stabilize the camera (page 6). However, we recommend that you use the flash for better lighting or using internal memory. Indicators on the previous page)...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur. Snow When shooting snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white, use this mode to shoot sharp images of ... using a tripod is clearly recorded. Twilight Portrait* Suitable for shooting portraits in brighter and warmer tones for portraits of the water is recommended. 26 Shooting still images (Scene selection) Scene Selection modes The following modes are predetermined to shoot landscapes, etc. Landscape Focuses only on a distant subject to match the scene...
Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur. Snow When shooting snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white, use this mode to shoot sharp images of ... using a tripod is clearly recorded. Twilight Portrait* Suitable for shooting portraits in brighter and warmer tones for portraits of the water is recommended. 26 Shooting still images (Scene selection) Scene Selection modes The following modes are predetermined to shoot landscapes, etc. Landscape Focuses only on a distant subject to match the scene...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... Adjust the brightness of low illumination. There is not a malfunction. This phenomenon is no effect on the recorded image. You can print or save images with a light source behind the subject. ...increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the image under conditions of the LCD backlight (DSC-W55 only) (pages 16, 58). The F value and shutter speed flash when you view the screen...of the subject come out red. • Set [Red Eye Reduction] in a dark place. • The camera is incorrect. They are not correct. • Set [COLOR] (Color Mode) to [On] (page 52). ...
... Adjust the brightness of low illumination. There is not a malfunction. This phenomenon is no effect on the recorded image. You can print or save images with a light source behind the subject. ...increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the image under conditions of the LCD backlight (DSC-W55 only) (pages 16, 58). The F value and shutter speed flash when you view the screen...of the subject come out red. • Set [Red Eye Reduction] in a dark place. • The camera is incorrect. They are not correct. • Set [COLOR] (Color Mode) to [On] (page 52). ...
Marketing Specifications
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... separately). Step-up DSC-W55/L Cyber-shot® digital still camera In light blue, the DSC-W55 is ideal for family memories at high frame rate (up to 30 frames per second4 ), with length limited only by using an optional GPS unit. The advanced Sony®Super HAD™ (HoleAccumulated Diode) CCD design allows more intense colors, in low light so you can...
... separately). Step-up DSC-W55/L Cyber-shot® digital still camera In light blue, the DSC-W55 is ideal for family memories at high frame rate (up to 30 frames per second4 ), with length limited only by using an optional GPS unit. The advanced Sony®Super HAD™ (HoleAccumulated Diode) CCD design allows more intense colors, in low light so you can...