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Appears when Picture Effect did not work on the image. Table of contents Sample photo D Display z 1/125 F3.5 ±0.0 ±0.0 Indication Focus status Shutter speed Aperture value Metered manual Exposure compensation ISO400 ISO sensitivity AE lock Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) 2011-1-1 9:30AM Recorded date/time of the image 12/12 Image number/Number of images in the view mode Appears when HDR did not work on the image. Histogram Menu Index 18GB
Appears when Picture Effect did not work on the image. Table of contents Sample photo D Display z 1/125 F3.5 ±0.0 ±0.0 Indication Focus status Shutter speed Aperture value Metered manual Exposure compensation ISO400 ISO sensitivity AE lock Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) 2011-1-1 9:30AM Recorded date/time of the image 12/12 Image number/Number of images in the view mode Appears when HDR did not work on the image. Histogram Menu Index 18GB
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...on the screen. 3 Following the instructions on the screen. Intelligent Auto Scene Selection Anti Motion Blur Sweep Panorama 3D Sweep Panorama Manual Exposure Shutter Priority Aperture Priority The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings. Or, following the instructions on the ...slightly dark indoor scene or a telephoto. Shoots 3D panoramic images used for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as exposure mode, panoramic, Scene Selection. Adjusts the aperture and shutter speed. Sample photo Menu Index 1 Select MENU. 2 Select the desired item by ...
...on the screen. 3 Following the instructions on the screen. Intelligent Auto Scene Selection Anti Motion Blur Sweep Panorama 3D Sweep Panorama Manual Exposure Shutter Priority Aperture Priority The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings. Or, following the instructions on the ...slightly dark indoor scene or a telephoto. Shoots 3D panoramic images used for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as exposure mode, panoramic, Scene Selection. Adjusts the aperture and shutter speed. Sample photo Menu Index 1 Select MENU. 2 Select the desired item by ...
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...suit the faces. Selects the image size of 3D panoramic images. Index 24GB Continued r Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Object Tracking Prec. Dig. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Keeps the focus on . Allows you to select the kind of information to set... Face Registration Smile Shutter Soft Skin Effect Shooting Tip List LCD Display (DISP) Finder Display(DISP) DISP Button(Monitor) Selects the drive mode, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. Selects the direction to be displayed on the LCD monitor. Selects the area to...
...suit the faces. Selects the image size of 3D panoramic images. Index 24GB Continued r Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Object Tracking Prec. Dig. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Keeps the focus on . Allows you to select the kind of information to set... Face Registration Smile Shutter Soft Skin Effect Shooting Tip List LCD Display (DISP) Finder Display(DISP) DISP Button(Monitor) Selects the drive mode, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. Selects the direction to be displayed on the LCD monitor. Selects the area to...
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... is shifted based on the control wheel t [Bracket: Cont.]. Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Bracket: Cont.]. 2 Option t desired mode. Notes • You cannot use [Bracket: Cont.] with the set value of contents Sample photo Menu Bracket...Mode) and select [Single Shooting]. (Bracket: Cont.: 0.3 EV) (Bracket: Cont.: 0.7 EV) Images are taken with the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [3D Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] - [Auto HDR] • The last shot is shown on the auto review. • In [Manual...
... is shifted based on the control wheel t [Bracket: Cont.]. Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Bracket: Cont.]. 2 Option t desired mode. Notes • You cannot use [Bracket: Cont.] with the set value of contents Sample photo Menu Bracket...Mode) and select [Single Shooting]. (Bracket: Cont.: 0.3 EV) (Bracket: Cont.: 0.7 EV) Images are taken with the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [3D Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] - [Auto HDR] • The last shot is shown on the auto review. • In [Manual...
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Shutter speed Aperture (F-value) 3 Turn the control wheel to [ISO 100] in manual exposure mode. Toward +: Images become darker. 0: Appropriate exposure analyzed by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Manual Exposure]. 2 Press the bottom of the control wheel repeatedly to select shutter speed or aperture. Select it by pushing the flash...
Shutter speed Aperture (F-value) 3 Turn the control wheel to [ISO 100] in manual exposure mode. Toward +: Images become darker. 0: Appropriate exposure analyzed by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Manual Exposure]. 2 Press the bottom of the control wheel repeatedly to select shutter speed or aperture. Select it by pushing the flash...
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... the reduction. • When the [Smile Shutter] or [Auto HDR] function is activated, you use the Wireless Remote Commander, press (Drive Mode) on the Wireless Remote Commander. As long as the shutter button is suitable for the duration of light, such as fireworks. BULB is pressed,.... 3 Turn the control wheel counterclockwise until [BULB] is recommended that the shutter was open . Sample photo Menu Index 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Manual Exposure]. 2 Press the bottom of contents BULB You can shoot trails with the shutter speed set to [BULB], the shutter speed is indicated.
... the reduction. • When the [Smile Shutter] or [Auto HDR] function is activated, you use the Wireless Remote Commander, press (Drive Mode) on the Wireless Remote Commander. As long as the shutter button is suitable for the duration of light, such as fireworks. BULB is pressed,.... 3 Turn the control wheel counterclockwise until [BULB] is recommended that the shutter was open . Sample photo Menu Index 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Manual Exposure]. 2 Press the bottom of contents BULB You can shoot trails with the shutter speed set to [BULB], the shutter speed is indicated.
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... the reduction. • If proper exposure cannot be done for example, at the instant of the movement with low speed shutter. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Shutter Priority] t desired value. 2 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. Index 63GB When a slower shutter speed is captured to obtain proper... may differ from the actual image being shot. • When using an A-mount lens, you can adjust the shutter speed when focusing manually during movie recording. Select it is, resetting is automatically adjusted to make more , noise reduction (Long Exposure NR) will be obtained after...
... the reduction. • If proper exposure cannot be done for example, at the instant of the movement with low speed shutter. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Shutter Priority] t desired value. 2 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. Index 63GB When a slower shutter speed is captured to obtain proper... may differ from the actual image being shot. • When using an A-mount lens, you can adjust the shutter speed when focusing manually during movie recording. Select it is, resetting is automatically adjusted to make more , noise reduction (Long Exposure NR) will be obtained after...
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You can adjust the aperture when focusing manually during movie recording. Aperture (F-value) Notes • You cannot select [Flash Off] and [Autoflash] in [Flash Mode]. z Aperture Smaller F-value (opening the aperture) narrows the range that is blurred. • Larger F-value: The subject and ... movie recording. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Aperture Priority Blurs or sharpens things in front of and beyond the subject. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Aperture Priority] t desired value. • Smaller F-value: The subject is in focus, but things in front of and beyond the ...
You can adjust the aperture when focusing manually during movie recording. Aperture (F-value) Notes • You cannot select [Flash Off] and [Autoflash] in [Flash Mode]. z Aperture Smaller F-value (opening the aperture) narrows the range that is blurred. • Larger F-value: The subject and ... movie recording. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Aperture Priority Blurs or sharpens things in front of and beyond the subject. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Aperture Priority] t desired value. • Smaller F-value: The subject is in focus, but things in front of and beyond the ...
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...] is selected, the image is to the position of contents Sample photo AF/MF Select Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t desired mode. (Autofocus) (DMF) (Manual Focus) Focuses automatically. Make sure you put enough distance between the camera and the subject, refer to pass. The ... location of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. Menu Index z To measure the exact distance to make fine focus adjustment manually (Direct Manual Focus). Adjusts the focus manually. You can predict the distance to check focus area easier.
...] is selected, the image is to the position of contents Sample photo AF/MF Select Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t desired mode. (Autofocus) (DMF) (Manual Focus) Focuses automatically. Make sure you put enough distance between the camera and the subject, refer to pass. The ... location of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. Menu Index z To measure the exact distance to make fine focus adjustment manually (Direct Manual Focus). Adjusts the focus manually. You can predict the distance to check focus area easier.
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index DMF (Direct Manual Focus) 1 MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t [DMF]. 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically. 3 Keep the shutter button halfway down, rotate the focusing ring of the lens to [Single-shot AF]. 68GB Note • [Autofocus Mode] is fixed to achieve a sharp focus.
Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index DMF (Direct Manual Focus) 1 MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t [DMF]. 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically. 3 Keep the shutter button halfway down, rotate the focusing ring of the lens to [Single-shot AF]. 68GB Note • [Autofocus Mode] is fixed to achieve a sharp focus.
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... that is not the face with [Face Registration]. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Face Detection] t desired mode. On Selects the face which the camera is set to [Multi], and [Metering Mode] is also set focus by pressing the shutter button halfway down. Zoom] • You can select [Face ...Detection] only when [Autofocus Area] is set to [Off]. Off Does not use [Face Detection] with the following functions: - [Sweep Panorama] - [3D Sweep Panorama] - [Manual Focus] -...
... that is not the face with [Face Registration]. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Face Detection] t desired mode. On Selects the face which the camera is set to [Multi], and [Metering Mode] is also set focus by pressing the shutter button halfway down. Zoom] • You can select [Face ...Detection] only when [Autofocus Area] is set to [Off]. Off Does not use [Face Detection] with the following functions: - [Sweep Panorama] - [3D Sweep Panorama] - [Manual Focus] -...
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When the smile level exceeds the b point on the conditions. • The drive mode turns to [Single Shooting] or [Remote Cdr.] automatically. Notes • You cannot use the Smile Shutter. Index 75GB Continued r Dig. Zoom] •... the sensitivity to detect a smile with the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [3D Sweep Panorama] - [Manual Focus] - [Prec. Off Does not use [Smile Shutter] with Option. (Big Smile) Detects a big smile. (Normal Smile) Detects a normal smile. (Slight Smile) Detects even a ...
When the smile level exceeds the b point on the conditions. • The drive mode turns to [Single Shooting] or [Remote Cdr.] automatically. Notes • You cannot use the Smile Shutter. Index 75GB Continued r Dig. Zoom] •... the sensitivity to detect a smile with the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [3D Sweep Panorama] - [Manual Focus] - [Prec. Off Does not use [Smile Shutter] with Option. (Big Smile) Detects a big smile. (Normal Smile) Detects a normal smile. (Slight Smile) Detects even a ...
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Higher sensitivities enable faster shutter speeds and/or smaller apertures (larger f-values). If you change the exposure mode to [Manual Exposure] with an appropriate brightness even under insufficient exposure. The higher the sensitivity, the more image noise can record ...sensitivity will cause images to [ISO AUTO], ISO is automatically set between ISO100 and ISO3200. • The [ISO AUTO] setting is not provided in [Manual Exposure]. Index 87GB Sets the sensitivity to light of contents Sample photo Menu ISO Sets the luminous sensitivity. 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [ISO]...
Higher sensitivities enable faster shutter speeds and/or smaller apertures (larger f-values). If you change the exposure mode to [Manual Exposure] with an appropriate brightness even under insufficient exposure. The higher the sensitivity, the more image noise can record ...sensitivity will cause images to [ISO AUTO], ISO is automatically set between ISO100 and ISO3200. • The [ISO AUTO] setting is not provided in [Manual Exposure]. Index 87GB Sets the sensitivity to light of contents Sample photo Menu ISO Sets the luminous sensitivity. 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [ISO]...
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... Daylight White (standard) Cloudy Bluish Fluorescent Incandescent Green-tinged Reddish Sample photo Menu Index Adjusting the color temperature finely 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t desired mode. 2 As necessary, Option t adjust the color temperature by pressing the top/bottom/right/left parts of the control wheel or touching the graph on the... Option. 89GB Continued r Table of contents z Effects of lighting conditions The apparent color of the subject is adjusted automatically, but you can adjust color temperature manually using the [White Balance] function.
... Daylight White (standard) Cloudy Bluish Fluorescent Incandescent Green-tinged Reddish Sample photo Menu Index Adjusting the color temperature finely 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t desired mode. 2 As necessary, Option t adjust the color temperature by pressing the top/bottom/right/left parts of the control wheel or touching the graph on the... Option. 89GB Continued r Table of contents z Effects of lighting conditions The apparent color of the subject is adjusted automatically, but you can adjust color temperature manually using the [White Balance] function.
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...DRO/Auto HDR] t [D-Range Opt.]. 2 Option t desired value. (Auto) Lv1 - Index 93GB Continued r Notes • [Auto] is selected when using the following modes: - [Manual Exposure] - [Shutter Priority] - [Aperture Priority] - [Program Auto] D-Range Opt. Select the optimal level between the subject and the background, producing the image with ...Menu DRO/Auto HDR Corrects the brightness or contrast. 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [DRO/Auto HDR] t desired mode. (Off) (D-Range Opt.) (Auto HDR) Does not use [DRO/Auto HDR]. One image with the optimal brightness and gradation.
...DRO/Auto HDR] t [D-Range Opt.]. 2 Option t desired value. (Auto) Lv1 - Index 93GB Continued r Notes • [Auto] is selected when using the following modes: - [Manual Exposure] - [Shutter Priority] - [Aperture Priority] - [Program Auto] D-Range Opt. Select the optimal level between the subject and the background, producing the image with ...Menu DRO/Auto HDR Corrects the brightness or contrast. 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [DRO/Auto HDR] t desired mode. (Off) (D-Range Opt.) (Auto HDR) Does not use [DRO/Auto HDR]. One image with the optimal brightness and gradation.
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... of the subject, as the subject appears on the screen as it is. Note • You can select [Setting Effect OFF] in the following shooting modes only: - [Manual Exposure] - [Shutter Priority] - [Aperture Priority] - [Program Auto] 110GB This setting will allow you to show the images with effects applied. Setting Effect ON Shows...
... of the subject, as the subject appears on the screen as it is. Note • You can select [Setting Effect OFF] in the following shooting modes only: - [Manual Exposure] - [Shutter Priority] - [Aperture Priority] - [Program Auto] 110GB This setting will allow you to show the images with effects applied. Setting Effect ON Shows...
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...MF Assist Time]. Zoom] • When an A-mount lens (sold separately) is enlarged by 9.5 times. • In DMF (Direct Manual Focus), turn the focusing ring with the shutter button pressed halfway down after adjusting the focus with the following functions: - This works in the... [Manual Focus] or [DMF] mode. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t desired setting. 2 Turn the focusing ring to make manual-focusing easier. Dig. The image is attached, pressing (soft key) will enlarge the image....
...MF Assist Time]. Zoom] • When an A-mount lens (sold separately) is enlarged by 9.5 times. • In DMF (Direct Manual Focus), turn the focusing ring with the shutter button pressed halfway down after adjusting the focus with the following functions: - This works in the... [Manual Focus] or [DMF] mode. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t desired setting. 2 Turn the focusing ring to make manual-focusing easier. Dig. The image is attached, pressing (soft key) will enlarge the image....
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...has been assigned to the right key, soft key B, and soft key C on the control wheel is called only in the following shooting mode. - [Manual Exposure] - [Shutter Priority] - [Aperture Priority] - [Program Auto] • [MF Assist] is available only when [AF/MF Select] is set Calls ... contents Sample photo Menu Quality ISO White Balance Soft key C Setting Shoot Mode Custom Custom 1 to 5 The default setting of each [Custom] item [Custom 1] [Custom 2] [Custom 3] [Custom 4]/[Custom 5] AEL toggle (page 134) Not set to [Manual Focus]. • The setting of [Soft key B Setting] is available...
...has been assigned to the right key, soft key B, and soft key C on the control wheel is called only in the following shooting mode. - [Manual Exposure] - [Shutter Priority] - [Aperture Priority] - [Program Auto] • [MF Assist] is available only when [AF/MF Select] is set Calls ... contents Sample photo Menu Quality ISO White Balance Soft key C Setting Shoot Mode Custom Custom 1 to 5 The default setting of each [Custom] item [Custom 1] [Custom 2] [Custom 3] [Custom 4]/[Custom 5] AEL toggle (page 134) Not set to [Manual Focus]. • The setting of [Soft key B Setting] is available...
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...-Fi manager recorded on the card to your computer before formatting the card. • Use an Eye-Fi card after updating the firmware to the manual supplied with the law of the countries/regions where you use an Eye-Fi card inserted in the camera on an airplane. The icon on... function. is displayed on the file types that comes with the Eye-Fi card. • This product does not support the Eye-Fi "Endless Memory Mode." Uploading. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Upload Settings Sets whether or not you purchased the card. • Do not use the upload function when...
...-Fi manager recorded on the card to your computer before formatting the card. • Use an Eye-Fi card after updating the firmware to the manual supplied with the law of the countries/regions where you use an Eye-Fi card inserted in the camera on an airplane. The icon on... function. is displayed on the file types that comes with the Eye-Fi card. • This product does not support the Eye-Fi "Endless Memory Mode." Uploading. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Upload Settings Sets whether or not you purchased the card. • Do not use the upload function when...
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... standard image quality (STD) Index Notes • For details on creating a disc, refer to the operating manual that were recorded in the [AVCHD 60i/60p] or [AVCHD 50i/50p] mode of contents Sample photo Menu Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc on the device used . ... on a computer You can create a standard definition image quality (STD) disc from AVCHD View movies imported to a computer using a Sony DVD writer. • Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. 175GB Notes • Install "PMB" beforehand. • MP4 movie files ...
... standard image quality (STD) Index Notes • For details on creating a disc, refer to the operating manual that were recorded in the [AVCHD 60i/60p] or [AVCHD 50i/50p] mode of contents Sample photo Menu Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc on the device used . ... on a computer You can create a standard definition image quality (STD) disc from AVCHD View movies imported to a computer using a Sony DVD writer. • Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. 175GB Notes • Install "PMB" beforehand. • MP4 movie files ...