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A ON/OFF (Power) switch B Shutter button (28) C Remote sensor (50) D AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp E Speaker F Microphone 1) G Smart Accessory Terminal 2 2) H Lens I Lens release button J Mount K Image sensor 3) L Lens contacts 3) M (USB) terminal (170) N Hook for shoulder strap O HDMI terminal (162) P Light sensor Q LCD monitor/Touch panel (21) R (Playback) button (...
A ON/OFF (Power) switch B Shutter button (28) C Remote sensor (50) D AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp E Speaker F Microphone 1) G Smart Accessory Terminal 2 2) H Lens I Lens release button J Mount K Image sensor 3) L Lens contacts 3) M (USB) terminal (170) N Hook for shoulder strap O HDMI terminal (162) P Light sensor Q LCD monitor/Touch panel (21) R (Playback) button (...
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... the information to be displayed on the LCD monitor. Camera Allows you to access all shooting tips. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Allows you to set the image size and aspect ratio. Dig. Selects the compression format. Zoom Face Detection Face Registration Smile Shutter...
... the information to be displayed on the LCD monitor. Camera Allows you to access all shooting tips. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Allows you to set the image size and aspect ratio. Dig. Selects the compression format. Zoom Face Detection Face Registration Smile Shutter...
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... Red Eye Reduction FINDER/LCD Setting Live View Display Auto Review Grid Line Peaking Level Peaking Color MF Assist MF Assist Time Color Space SteadyShot Release w/o Lens Eye-Start AF Front Curtain Shutter Long Exposure NR High ISO NR Lens Comp.: Shading Lens Comp.: Chro. AF Micro Adj. Main Settings Menu.... on the grid line that helps you to switch between an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately). Compensates for long exposure shootings. Sets whether or not to release the shutter when there is no lens.
... Red Eye Reduction FINDER/LCD Setting Live View Display Auto Review Grid Line Peaking Level Peaking Color MF Assist MF Assist Time Color Space SteadyShot Release w/o Lens Eye-Start AF Front Curtain Shutter Long Exposure NR High ISO NR Lens Comp.: Shading Lens Comp.: Chro. AF Micro Adj. Main Settings Menu.... on the grid line that helps you to switch between an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately). Compensates for long exposure shootings. Sets whether or not to release the shutter when there is no lens.
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... or hood may cover the remote sensor and prevent the sensor from receiving the light from positions where the light to the remote sensor is released after two seconds) buttons on the control wheel t [Remote Cdr.]. Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Remote Cdr.]. 2 Focus on the subject, point the transmitter of...
... or hood may cover the remote sensor and prevent the sensor from receiving the light from positions where the light to the remote sensor is released after two seconds) buttons on the control wheel t [Remote Cdr.]. Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Remote Cdr.]. 2 Focus on the subject, point the transmitter of...
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... exit Smile Shutter mode, MENU t [Camera] t [Smile Shutter] t [Off]. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Smile Shutter] t [On]. 2 To set the sensitivity to detect a smile with the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion...
... exit Smile Shutter mode, MENU t [Camera] t [Smile Shutter] t [Off]. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Smile Shutter] t [On]. 2 To set the sensitivity to detect a smile with the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion...
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... is completed after you can record from bright parts to the blur. Notes • You cannot start the next shoot until the capture process is released three times for one overlaid image are recorded. 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [DRO/Auto HDR] t [Auto HDR]. 2 Option t desired value. (Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. Sets the...
... is completed after you can record from bright parts to the blur. Notes • You cannot start the next shoot until the capture process is released three times for one overlaid image are recorded. 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [DRO/Auto HDR] t [Auto HDR]. 2 Option t desired value. (Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. Sets the...
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...(HDR Painting) (Rich-tone Mono.) Creates the look of a painting, enhancing the colors and details. When the contrast of the scene is released three times for one shot. If the camera detects such situation, / is greatly reduced. Table of contents Sample photo Menu (Soft Focus)...Mono.] - [Miniature] • In the case of this function when the subject is motionless or does not blink. - Index 96GB The camera releases the shutter three times. (Miniature) Creates an image which enhances the subject vividly, with Option. Notes • You cannot use these effects with Option...
...(HDR Painting) (Rich-tone Mono.) Creates the look of a painting, enhancing the colors and details. When the contrast of the scene is released three times for one shot. If the camera detects such situation, / is greatly reduced. Table of contents Sample photo Menu (Soft Focus)...Mono.] - [Miniature] • In the case of this function when the subject is motionless or does not blink. - Index 96GB The camera releases the shutter three times. (Miniature) Creates an image which enhances the subject vividly, with Option. Notes • You cannot use these effects with Option...
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.... Sample photo Menu Index 119GB Select this when you use lenses that do not provide a lens contact, such as the lens of contents Release w/o Lens Sets whether or not the shutter can be achieved when you attach the camera on the recorded image. In such cases, adjust ...the exposure manually by checking it on an astronomical telescope, etc. Releases the shutter only when a lens is attached. Table of an astronomical telescope. Enable Disable Releases the shutter when no lens is attached. 1 MENU t [Setup...
.... Sample photo Menu Index 119GB Select this when you use lenses that do not provide a lens contact, such as the lens of contents Release w/o Lens Sets whether or not the shutter can be achieved when you attach the camera on the recorded image. In such cases, adjust ...the exposure manually by checking it on an astronomical telescope, etc. Releases the shutter only when a lens is attached. Table of an astronomical telescope. Enable Disable Releases the shutter when no lens is attached. 1 MENU t [Setup...
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... a large diameter lens attached, the ghosting of contents Sample photo Front Curtain Shutter The electronic front curtain shutter function shortens the time lag between shutter releases. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Front Curtain Shutter] t desired setting. On Uses the electronic front curtain shutter function.
... a large diameter lens attached, the ghosting of contents Sample photo Front Curtain Shutter The electronic front curtain shutter function shortens the time lag between shutter releases. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Front Curtain Shutter] t desired setting. On Uses the electronic front curtain shutter function.
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We recommend that you use a sufficient battery or the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). 151GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Version Displays the version of your camera and lens. Note • An update can be performed only when the battery level is released. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Version]. Confirm the version when a firmware update is (three remaining battery icons) or more.
We recommend that you use a sufficient battery or the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). 151GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Version Displays the version of your camera and lens. Note • An update can be performed only when the battery level is released. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Version]. Confirm the version when a firmware update is (three remaining battery icons) or more.
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... LCD monitor when the power is outside the suitable range for given period of focus. • The subject is not a malfunction. The shutter does not release. • You are shooting in RAW mode (page 83). Since the RAW data file is set to the LOCK position. The image is out of...
... LCD monitor when the power is outside the suitable range for given period of focus. • The subject is not a malfunction. The shutter does not release. • You are shooting in RAW mode (page 83). Since the RAW data file is set to the LOCK position. The image is out of...
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... whether the contacts of the lens and camera are clean or not. • When attaching the camera to an astronomical telescope or something similar, set [Release w/o Lens] to complete the format. Select OK, then format the memory card. Cannot recognize lens. If the message appears when a lens is dirty. Charge the...
... whether the contacts of the lens and camera are clean or not. • When attaching the camera to an astronomical telescope or something similar, set [Release w/o Lens] to complete the format. Select OK, then format the memory card. Cannot recognize lens. If the message appears when a lens is dirty. Charge the...
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... Shutter speed 63 Single-shot AF 70 Slide Show 99 Slow Sync 66 Smile Shutter 75 Soft keys 20 Soft Skin Effect 77 Software 167 Sony Image Data Suite 168 Spd Priority Cont 46 Specify Printing 106 Sports Action 54 Spot 91 sRGB 117 SteadyShot 118 Still/Movie Select 100 Sunset... 167 Index 199GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu R RAW 83 Rear Sync 66 Record Setting 86 Recover Image DB 159 Red Eye Reduction 108 Release w/o Lens 119 Remote Cdr 50 Reset Default 153 Rotate 102 S Saturation 97 Scene Recognition 28, 52 Scene Selection 54 Scroll playback 58 Select Shoot...
... Shutter speed 63 Single-shot AF 70 Slide Show 99 Slow Sync 66 Smile Shutter 75 Soft keys 20 Soft Skin Effect 77 Software 167 Sony Image Data Suite 168 Spd Priority Cont 46 Specify Printing 106 Sports Action 54 Spot 91 sRGB 117 SteadyShot 118 Still/Movie Select 100 Sunset... 167 Index 199GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu R RAW 83 Rear Sync 66 Record Setting 86 Recover Image DB 159 Red Eye Reduction 108 Release w/o Lens 119 Remote Cdr 50 Reset Default 153 Rotate 102 S Saturation 97 Scene Recognition 28, 52 Scene Selection 54 Scroll playback 58 Select Shoot...
Instruction Manual
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When the lens is removed A ON/OFF (Power) switch (25) B Shutter button (28) C Remote sensor D AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/ Smile Shutter lamp E Speaker F Microphone 1) G Smart Accessory Terminal 2 2) (23) H Lens (19) I Lens release button (20) J Mount K Image sensor 3) L Lens contacts 3) 1) Do not cover this part directly. GB 10 Preparing the camera Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for the Smart Accessory Terminal can be also attached. 3) Do not touch this part during movie recording. 2) Accessories for details of operation.
When the lens is removed A ON/OFF (Power) switch (25) B Shutter button (28) C Remote sensor D AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/ Smile Shutter lamp E Speaker F Microphone 1) G Smart Accessory Terminal 2 2) (23) H Lens (19) I Lens release button (20) J Mount K Image sensor 3) L Lens contacts 3) 1) Do not cover this part directly. GB 10 Preparing the camera Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for the Smart Accessory Terminal can be also attached. 3) Do not touch this part during movie recording. 2) Accessories for details of operation.
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... the locked position. • Be sure to put the lens on straight. White index marks Notes • When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. • Do not use force when attaching a lens. • The Mount Adaptor (sold separately). Preparing the camera Attaching/removing the lens Set the power...
... the locked position. • Be sure to put the lens on straight. White index marks Notes • When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. • Do not use force when attaching a lens. • The Mount Adaptor (sold separately). Preparing the camera Attaching/removing the lens Set the power...
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Preparing the camera x Removing the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it is turned off, due to the anti-dust function, to prevent dust from ... as the film), it may appear as dark spots on the image, depending on the shooting environment. The camera vibrates slightly when it stops. Lens release button Notes • When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to use body caps or rear lens caps...
Preparing the camera x Removing the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it is turned off, due to the anti-dust function, to prevent dust from ... as the film), it may appear as dark spots on the image, depending on the shooting environment. The camera vibrates slightly when it stops. Lens release button Notes • When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to use body caps or rear lens caps...
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... changes the person to be given priority in the focus. (New Registration/Order Exchanging/Delete/Delete All) Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. (On/Off) Shoots the skin smoothly in the Face Detection function. (On/Off) Allows you to suit the faces. (On (Regist. Drive...
... changes the person to be given priority in the focus. (New Registration/Order Exchanging/Delete/Delete All) Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. (On/Off) Shoots the skin smoothly in the Face Detection function. (On/Off) Allows you to suit the faces. (On (Regist. Drive...
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Grid Line Peaking Level Peaking Color MF Assist MF Assist Time Color Space SteadyShot Release w/o Lens Eye-Start AF Front Curtain Shutter Long Exposure NR High ISO NR Lens Comp.: Shading Lens Comp.: Chro. GB Lens Comp.: Distortion 60 Turns ... enlarged form. (No Limit/5 Sec/2 Sec) Changes the range of color reproduction. (sRGB/AdobeRGB) Sets camera shake compensation. (On/Off) Sets whether or not to release the shutter when there is no lens. (Enable/Disable) Sets whether or not to use autofocus when you look through an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately...
Grid Line Peaking Level Peaking Color MF Assist MF Assist Time Color Space SteadyShot Release w/o Lens Eye-Start AF Front Curtain Shutter Long Exposure NR High ISO NR Lens Comp.: Shading Lens Comp.: Chro. GB Lens Comp.: Distortion 60 Turns ... enlarged form. (No Limit/5 Sec/2 Sec) Changes the range of color reproduction. (sRGB/AdobeRGB) Sets camera shake compensation. (On/Off) Sets whether or not to release the shutter when there is no lens. (Enable/Disable) Sets whether or not to use autofocus when you look through an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately...
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... battery pack. Charging will resume and the CHARGE lamp will be lit when the ambient temperature returns to power saving mode. The shutter does not release. • You are shooting in two ways, fast (about 0.15-second intervals) and slow (about 1.5-second intervals). This is large, the RAW mode shooting may...
... battery pack. Charging will resume and the CHARGE lamp will be lit when the ambient temperature returns to power saving mode. The shutter does not release. • You are shooting in two ways, fast (about 0.15-second intervals) and slow (about 1.5-second intervals). This is large, the RAW mode shooting may...
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... 45 Power Save 61 Prec. Zoom 56 Program Auto 44 Protect 59 Q Quality 57 R Record Setting 57 Recover Image DB 62 Red Eye Reduction 59 Release w/o Lens 60 Reset Default 62 Rotate 59 S Scene Selection 45 Scroll playback 46 Select Shoot. Dig.
... 45 Power Save 61 Prec. Zoom 56 Program Auto 44 Protect 59 Q Quality 57 R Record Setting 57 Recover Image DB 62 Red Eye Reduction 59 Release w/o Lens 60 Reset Default 62 Rotate 59 S Scene Selection 45 Scroll playback 46 Select Shoot. Dig.