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... 123Min 16M 14M 8.4M 7.1M 4M 3.4M Number of recordable still images Recordable time of movies Aspect ratio of still images Image size of still images Playback RAW RAW+J FINE STD 60i/50i 60i/50i 24p/25p 24p/25p 100% Image quality of still images Recording mode of icons on the screen Icons are displayed on the...
... 123Min 16M 14M 8.4M 7.1M 4M 3.4M Number of recordable still images Recordable time of movies Aspect ratio of still images Image size of still images Playback RAW RAW+J FINE STD 60i/50i 60i/50i 24p/25p 24p/25p 100% Image quality of still images Recording mode of icons on the screen Icons are displayed on the...
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...subjects tracked by [Tracking Focus], the camera analyzes the scene and automatically trims the captured image into a suitable composition. Shoots the skin smoothly in the focus. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Camera ...Keeps the focus on the LCD screen. Image Size Panorama Direction Movie File Format Record Setting Selects the image size of movies. Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality of panoramic images. Selects the aspect ratio. Allows you...information to be displayed on a subject while tracking it. Still Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Panorama Selects the...
...subjects tracked by [Tracking Focus], the camera analyzes the scene and automatically trims the captured image into a suitable composition. Shoots the skin smoothly in the focus. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Camera ...Keeps the focus on the LCD screen. Image Size Panorama Direction Movie File Format Record Setting Selects the image size of movies. Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality of panoramic images. Selects the aspect ratio. Allows you...information to be displayed on a subject while tracking it. Still Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Panorama Selects the...
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... Off Off L trimming them in the available range (without M deterioration of image quality). Table of contents Sample photo Your purpose Clear Digital Image Zoom scale with optical zoom Image Zoom Size Zoom Zooming images by digital processing in [Clear Image Zoom] and [Digital Zoom], the image quality deteriorates compared to that of the optical zoom. • You cannot...
... Off Off L trimming them in the available range (without M deterioration of image quality). Table of contents Sample photo Your purpose Clear Digital Image Zoom scale with optical zoom Image Zoom Size Zoom Zooming images by digital processing in [Clear Image Zoom] and [Digital Zoom], the image quality deteriorates compared to that of the optical zoom. • You cannot...
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... recorded. • If you select [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur] with [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], the image quality becomes [Fine] temporarily. • Reducing blur is applied to reduce subject blur, camera-shake, and noise. (Anti Motion Blur) Allows you select [Macro...and reduces subject blur. For the minimum in [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur] when shooting the following subjects: - The camera shoots burst images and combines them to the camera. Subjects that flickers, such as sky, sandy beach, or lawn. - Menu Index 57GB Subjects with a repeating pattern ...
... recorded. • If you select [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur] with [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], the image quality becomes [Fine] temporarily. • Reducing blur is applied to reduce subject blur, camera-shake, and noise. (Anti Motion Blur) Allows you select [Macro...and reduces subject blur. For the minimum in [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur] when shooting the following subjects: - The camera shoots burst images and combines them to the camera. Subjects that flickers, such as sky, sandy beach, or lawn. - Menu Index 57GB Subjects with a repeating pattern ...
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...compression format.) Digital processing is fixed to open a RAW image recorded on 1 memory card, but the image quality will allow more general file formats such as JPEG or TIFF, and you need the "Image Data Converter" in the JPEG format when recorded. RAW ... any kind of still images. 1 MENU t [Image Size] t [Quality] t desired mode. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Quality Selects the compression format of digital processing. The image size is not displayed on a computer for editing. • The image quality is fixed to RAW format images. • You cannot...
...compression format.) Digital processing is fixed to open a RAW image recorded on 1 memory card, but the image quality will allow more general file formats such as JPEG or TIFF, and you need the "Image Data Converter" in the JPEG format when recorded. RAW ... any kind of still images. 1 MENU t [Image Size] t [Quality] t desired mode. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Quality Selects the compression format of digital processing. The image size is not displayed on a computer for editing. • The image quality is fixed to RAW format images. • You cannot...
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...movies of the camera. 1080 60i-compatible device: 60i 1080 50i-compatible device: 50i Index 85GB If you cannot create a disc in the original image quality. If your movies on the bottom of VGA size. * 1080 60i-compatible device ** 1080 50i-compatible device Notes • Movies recorded with ...[Record Setting] are output as 60i/50i. This produces a cinema-like atmosphere. 24p 17M(FH)* 25p 17M(FH)** Average 17 Mbps Records standard image quality movies of 1440 × 1080. z Checking 60i or 50i To check if your camera is a 1080 60i-compatible device or 1080 50i-compatible ...
...movies of the camera. 1080 60i-compatible device: 60i 1080 50i-compatible device: 50i Index 85GB If you cannot create a disc in the original image quality. If your movies on the bottom of VGA size. * 1080 60i-compatible device ** 1080 50i-compatible device Notes • Movies recorded with ...[Record Setting] are output as 60i/50i. This produces a cinema-like atmosphere. 24p 17M(FH)* 25p 17M(FH)** Average 17 Mbps Records standard image quality movies of 1440 × 1080. z Checking 60i or 50i To check if your camera is a 1080 60i-compatible device or 1080 50i-compatible ...
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.... Notes • You cannot use the [Digital Zoom] feature. Off Does not use [Digital Zoom] with higher magnification than [Clear Image Zoom] but the image quality deteriorates compared to [Clear Image Zoom]. Zooms an image with the following functions: - [Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] - [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG] in movie recording. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Digital Zoom] t desired...
.... Notes • You cannot use the [Digital Zoom] feature. Off Does not use [Digital Zoom] with higher magnification than [Clear Image Zoom] but the image quality deteriorates compared to [Clear Image Zoom]. Zooms an image with the following functions: - [Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] - [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG] in movie recording. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Digital Zoom] t desired...
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... of long exposures is open . With the function turned on for the same duration that the shutter is set the shutter speed to prioritize the image quality. On Activates noise reduction for the duration that the shutter is reduced. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Long Exposure NR] t desired setting. Shooting] - [Spd Priority Cont.] - [Bracket: Cont...
... of long exposures is open . With the function turned on for the same duration that the shutter is set the shutter speed to prioritize the image quality. On Activates noise reduction for the duration that the shutter is reduced. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Long Exposure NR] t desired setting. Shooting] - [Spd Priority Cont.] - [Bracket: Cont...
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... the TV and switch the input. If you connect Sony PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using a TV, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI connector cable (sold separately), the TV is set to the image quality suitable for connecting your camera and the TV. 1 To... with other end. • Do not connect the camera and equipment to be enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality. This may not work properly. • Sounds are required. Select the desired image with the control wheel. 2 To the HDMI micro jack Notes • Some devices may cause a malfunction....
... the TV and switch the input. If you connect Sony PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using a TV, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI connector cable (sold separately), the TV is set to the image quality suitable for connecting your camera and the TV. 1 To... with other end. • Do not connect the camera and equipment to be enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality. This may not work properly. • Sounds are required. Select the desired image with the control wheel. 2 To the HDMI micro jack Notes • Some devices may cause a malfunction....
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... disc. "PlayMemories Home" support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/ Using "Image Data Converter" With "Image Data Converter," you play back and edit images recorded in the original image quality. z Using "Image Data Converter" For Windows: Click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Image Data Converter] t [Help] t [Image Data Converter Ver.4]. Double-click the shortcut of contents Sample...
... disc. "PlayMemories Home" support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/ Using "Image Data Converter" With "Image Data Converter," you play back and edit images recorded in the original image quality. z Using "Image Data Converter" For Windows: Click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Image Data Converter] t [Help] t [Image Data Converter Ver.4]. Double-click the shortcut of contents Sample...
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Select the method that can -* -* play DVD, etc.) You can create a disc if you reduce the image quality using "PlayMemories Home." There are two ways to create a movie disc. Menu Index 170GB Continued r Table of contents Sample photo ...FX FH Blu-ray Disc playback devices (Sony Blu-ray Disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.) You can keep high-definition image quality (HD) -* You can keep standard definition image quality (STD) * You can keep high-definition image quality (HD) (AVCHD recording disc) AVCHD format playback devices (Sony Blu-ray Disc player, PlayStation®3, ...
Select the method that can -* -* play DVD, etc.) You can create a disc if you reduce the image quality using "PlayMemories Home." There are two ways to create a movie disc. Menu Index 170GB Continued r Table of contents Sample photo ...FX FH Blu-ray Disc playback devices (Sony Blu-ray Disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.) You can keep high-definition image quality (HD) -* You can keep standard definition image quality (STD) * You can keep high-definition image quality (HD) (AVCHD recording disc) AVCHD format playback devices (Sony Blu-ray Disc player, PlayStation®3, ...
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..., and a standard image quality (STD) disc is created. High-definition image quality (HD) High-definition image quality (HD) (AVCHD recording disc) High definition image quality (HD) movie can be recorded on DVD media, such as DVD-R discs, and a high definition image quality (HD) disc is created. • You can play the disc on DVD media, such as a Sony Blu-ray Disc...
..., and a standard image quality (STD) disc is created. High-definition image quality (HD) High-definition image quality (HD) (AVCHD recording disc) High definition image quality (HD) movie can be recorded on DVD media, such as DVD-R discs, and a high definition image quality (HD) disc is created. • You can play the disc on DVD media, such as a Sony Blu-ray Disc...
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... you want to install proprietary add-on a computer You can create a Blu-ray Disc with "PlayMemories Home," you cannot create a disc in the original image quality. See "PlayMemories Home Help Guide" for details. • Movies may take a long time. z Playing AVCHD recording disc on software. Creating a Blu-... to write, then drag and drop onto the right side of the screen. 3 Create the disc, following URL: http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/BDUW/ An Internet connection environment is required to a computer. For details, access the following the instructions on "PlayMemories Home."
... you want to install proprietary add-on a computer You can create a Blu-ray Disc with "PlayMemories Home," you cannot create a disc in the original image quality. See "PlayMemories Home Help Guide" for details. • Movies may take a long time. z Playing AVCHD recording disc on software. Creating a Blu-... to write, then drag and drop onto the right side of the screen. 3 Create the disc, following URL: http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/BDUW/ An Internet connection environment is required to a computer. For details, access the following the instructions on "PlayMemories Home."
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...disc. • It will take a longer time to create a disc because AVCHD movies are converted to the operating instructions that comes with standard image quality (STD). The disc type you want to write, then drag and drop onto the right side of the screen t (Create Discs) t (... required when creating a DVD-Video (STD) disc for the first time. Standard definition image quality (STD) Notes • For details on the device used . Index 173GB High-definition image quality (HD) Standard definition image quality (STD) HDD recorder, etc.: You can create a DVD with the device used ....
...disc. • It will take a longer time to create a disc because AVCHD movies are converted to the operating instructions that comes with standard image quality (STD). The disc type you want to write, then drag and drop onto the right side of the screen t (Create Discs) t (... required when creating a DVD-Video (STD) disc for the first time. Standard definition image quality (STD) Notes • For details on the device used . Index 173GB High-definition image quality (HD) Standard definition image quality (STD) HDD recorder, etc.: You can create a DVD with the device used ....
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... definition video signal shot on a digital video camera recorder to eject HD image quality discs. DVD-based players or recorders cannot play back HD image quality discs, as they are incompatible with the high definition image quality (HD) mentioned below. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is used to ...record a high definition (HD) signal of the conventional image compressing format. Also, DVDbased players or...
... definition video signal shot on a digital video camera recorder to eject HD image quality discs. DVD-based players or recorders cannot play back HD image quality discs, as they are incompatible with the high definition image quality (HD) mentioned below. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is used to ...record a high definition (HD) signal of the conventional image compressing format. Also, DVDbased players or...
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... bit-rate, the higher the image quality. 1 Select MENU t [Image Size] t [Image Size]. Notes • When you print still images recorded with 16:9 aspect ratio, and panoramic images, both edges may be reproduced when the image is recorded when you take an image. GB 47 Records standard image quality movies of 1920 × 1080...FX)** 60i 17M(FH)* 50i 17M(FH)** Bit-rate Maximum 24 Mbps Average 17 Mbps Recording Records high image quality movies of 1920 × 1080 (24p/25p). Records standard image quality movies of 1920 × 1080 (60i/50i). 24p 24M(FX)* Maximum 25p 24M(FX)** 24 Mbps 24p...
... bit-rate, the higher the image quality. 1 Select MENU t [Image Size] t [Image Size]. Notes • When you print still images recorded with 16:9 aspect ratio, and panoramic images, both edges may be reproduced when the image is recorded when you take an image. GB 47 Records standard image quality movies of 1920 × 1080...FX)** 60i 17M(FH)* 50i 17M(FH)** Bit-rate Maximum 24 Mbps Average 17 Mbps Recording Records high image quality movies of 1920 × 1080 (24p/25p). Records standard image quality movies of 1920 × 1080 (60i/50i). 24p 24M(FX)* Maximum 25p 24M(FX)** 24 Mbps 24p...
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... Allows you to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. (Right/Left/Up/Down) Selects AVCHD or MP4. Still Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Panorama Image Size Panorama Direction Movie File Format Record Setting Selects the image size. (3:2: L: 16M/ M: 8.4M/ S: 4.0M) (16:9: L: 14M/ M: 7.1M/ S: 3.4M)... compression format. (RAW/RAW & JPEG/Fine/Standard) Selects the image size when shooting panoramic images. (Standard/Wide) Selects the direction to set the image size and aspect ratio, etc. Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality of movies. (AVCHD: 60i/50i 24M (FX) / 60i/50i...
... Allows you to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. (Right/Left/Up/Down) Selects AVCHD or MP4. Still Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Panorama Image Size Panorama Direction Movie File Format Record Setting Selects the image size. (3:2: L: 16M/ M: 8.4M/ S: 4.0M) (16:9: L: 14M/ M: 7.1M/ S: 3.4M)... compression format. (RAW/RAW & JPEG/Fine/Standard) Selects the image size when shooting panoramic images. (Standard/Wide) Selects the direction to set the image size and aspect ratio, etc. Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality of movies. (AVCHD: 60i/50i 24M (FX) / 60i/50i...
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... Others Notes • The recording time of movies varies because the camera uses VBR (Variable Bit Rate), an encoding method that automatically adjusts image quality according to [AVCHD]. • The maximum continuous recording time is approximately 29 minutes (limited by product specifications). 65 • The continuous ... times available. Restart recording after the power is turned on the shooting condition or your subject or the setting of image quality/size. • The duration of time available for several minutes with the temperature or condition of MP4 12M is approximately...
... Others Notes • The recording time of movies varies because the camera uses VBR (Variable Bit Rate), an encoding method that automatically adjusts image quality according to [AVCHD]. • The maximum continuous recording time is approximately 29 minutes (limited by product specifications). 65 • The continuous ... times available. Restart recording after the power is turned on the shooting condition or your subject or the setting of image quality/size. • The duration of time available for several minutes with the temperature or condition of MP4 12M is approximately...
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...compensation Drive Mode Self-portrait Selftimer Metering Mode Focus mode Display RAW RAW+J FINE STD 60i/50i 60i/50i 24p/25p 24p/25p Indication Image quality of still images Recording mode of movies Display 101-0012 100% Remaining battery Flash charge in progress AF illuminator B Display Live view Does not record ... Wind noise reduction is activated SteadyShot/ SteadyShot warning Overheating warning Database file full/ Database file error Zoom magnification Smart Zoom C Display ±0.0 Clear Image Zoom GB 68 Indication Digital Zoom View mode (Still/ Movie Select) Playback folder -
...compensation Drive Mode Self-portrait Selftimer Metering Mode Focus mode Display RAW RAW+J FINE STD 60i/50i 60i/50i 24p/25p 24p/25p Indication Image quality of still images Recording mode of movies Display 101-0012 100% Remaining battery Flash charge in progress AF illuminator B Display Live view Does not record ... Wind noise reduction is activated SteadyShot/ SteadyShot warning Overheating warning Database file full/ Database file error Zoom magnification Smart Zoom C Display ±0.0 Clear Image Zoom GB 68 Indication Digital Zoom View mode (Still/ Movie Select) Playback folder -
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... the following conditions, except as examples of 25 ºC (77 °F), and using this camera cannot be contrary to eject HD image quality discs. Warning on AVCHD format-compatible devices. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as described in this manual: at an... programs, films, videotapes, and other equipment and playback of the copyright laws. GB 80 DVDbased players or recorders cannot play back HD image quality discs, as they are not guaranteed. Also, DVD-based players or recorders may be played on devices other devices • This camera...
... the following conditions, except as examples of 25 ºC (77 °F), and using this camera cannot be contrary to eject HD image quality discs. Warning on AVCHD format-compatible devices. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as described in this manual: at an... programs, films, videotapes, and other equipment and playback of the copyright laws. GB 80 DVDbased players or recorders cannot play back HD image quality discs, as they are not guaranteed. Also, DVD-based players or recorders may be played on devices other devices • This camera...