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... by going through the sample photos listed here. Click the desired sample photo. Table of operation. Refer to those descriptions in addition to the shooting tips displayed on a photo, the screen will jump to capture in parentheses for shooting that kind of the camera.
... by going through the sample photos listed here. Click the desired sample photo. Table of operation. Refer to those descriptions in addition to the shooting tips displayed on a photo, the screen will jump to capture in parentheses for shooting that kind of the camera.
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Tips C Display ±0.0 Indication Does not record sound during movie recording Camera shake warning Overheating warning Database file full/ Database file error Histogram Display AWB 7500K ...
Tips C Display ±0.0 Indication Does not record sound during movie recording Camera shake warning Overheating warning Database file full/ Database file error Histogram Display AWB 7500K ...
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... soft key C B as the [Shoot Mode] button. A In this handbook, the soft keys are indicated by the icon or the function shown on the screen. Tips] button. To use the function shown at the center, press the center of contents Sample photo Menu search search Soft keys The soft keys have...
... soft key C B as the [Shoot Mode] button. A In this handbook, the soft keys are indicated by the icon or the function shown on the screen. Tips] button. To use the function shown at the center, press the center of contents Sample photo Menu search search Soft keys The soft keys have...
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... movies. 19GB Continued r Selects the image size of 3D panoramic images. Zoom Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Detection Soft Skin Effect Shooting Tip List DIisSpPla(yDCisopnlateynCtsontents) Selects the drive mode, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. Sets the digital zoom. Sets the...aspect ratio. Index Image Size Allows you to be displayed on . Selects the autofocus method. Allows you to access all shooting tips. Still Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality 3D Panorama Image Size Panorama Direction Panorama Image Size Panorama Direction Movie Image Size Selects the ...
... movies. 19GB Continued r Selects the image size of 3D panoramic images. Zoom Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Detection Soft Skin Effect Shooting Tip List DIisSpPla(yDCisopnlateynCtsontents) Selects the drive mode, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. Sets the digital zoom. Sets the...aspect ratio. Index Image Size Allows you to be displayed on . Selects the autofocus method. Allows you to access all shooting tips. Still Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality 3D Panorama Image Size Panorama Direction Panorama Image Size Panorama Direction Movie Image Size Selects the ...
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..., it is recommended to use it again to the end by [Menu] t [Image Size] t [Image Size]. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index z Tips for still subjects, rather than moving ones. In such case, adjust the frame composition so that you can lock the focus, exposure, and white balance.
..., it is recommended to use it again to the end by [Menu] t [Image Size] t [Image Size]. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index z Tips for still subjects, rather than moving ones. In such case, adjust the frame composition so that you can lock the focus, exposure, and white balance.
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... • DSC0sss.mpo If you delete either the JPEG file or the MPO file comprising a 3D image, that 3D image may be played back. 48GB z Tips for shooting a 3D panoramic image Pan the camera in the following situations: - You pan the camera too fast or too slow. - z File name of the...
... • DSC0sss.mpo If you delete either the JPEG file or the MPO file comprising a 3D image, that 3D image may be played back. 48GB z Tips for shooting a 3D panoramic image Pan the camera in the following situations: - You pan the camera too fast or too slow. - z File name of the...
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... on the shooting mode. • Available flash mode depends on shooting with the flash • The lens hood may block the light of the flash. z Tips on the shooting mode. • You cannot use the flash to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the background by slowing the shutter...
... on the shooting mode. • Available flash mode depends on shooting with the flash • The lens hood may block the light of the flash. z Tips on the shooting mode. • You cannot use the flash to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the background by slowing the shutter...
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... an open mouth. If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter shooting, the camera shoots the image, then returns to [Single-shot Adv.] automatically. z Tips for a smile to be detected correctly depending on the indicator, the camera records images automatically. Zoom] • Unless the subject is released automatically. 1 [Menu] t [Camera...
... an open mouth. If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter shooting, the camera shoots the image, then returns to [Single-shot Adv.] automatically. z Tips for a smile to be detected correctly depending on the indicator, the camera records images automatically. Zoom] • Unless the subject is released automatically. 1 [Menu] t [Camera...
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You can access a tip from the [Table of the control wheel and search for the desired shooting tip. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Shooting Tip List Allows you to look at shooting tips you want to search through all shooting tips in the camera. Use this item when you have seen before. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Shooting Tip List]. 2 Press the left or right of contents]. 70GB Turn the control wheel to scroll the text up and down.
You can access a tip from the [Table of the control wheel and search for the desired shooting tip. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Shooting Tip List Allows you to look at shooting tips you want to search through all shooting tips in the camera. Use this item when you have seen before. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Shooting Tip List]. 2 Press the left or right of contents]. 70GB Turn the control wheel to scroll the text up and down.
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Vertical: 5536 × 2160 Horizontal: 12416 × 1856 Note • When you press the center of contents Sample photo Menu search search z Tips for selecting the image size The 3D images appear differently, depending on the mode selected. 16:9 Standard Wide When [Standard] or [Wide] is selected, the ...
Vertical: 5536 × 2160 Horizontal: 12416 × 1856 Note • When you press the center of contents Sample photo Menu search search z Tips for selecting the image size The 3D images appear differently, depending on the mode selected. 16:9 Standard Wide When [Standard] or [Wide] is selected, the ...
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... use [Flash Compensation] with the change of the shutter speed and aperture. 1 Attach the flash and raise it. 2 [Menu] t [Brightness/Color] t [Flash Compensation] t desired value. z Tips to adjust the brightness when shooting people • It is too far for the flash and still too dark after adjustment, move closer to the...
... use [Flash Compensation] with the change of the shutter speed and aperture. 1 Attach the flash and raise it. 2 [Menu] t [Brightness/Color] t [Flash Compensation] t desired value. z Tips to adjust the brightness when shooting people • It is too far for the flash and still too dark after adjustment, move closer to the...
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... Mode] is set Notes • A function that has been assigned on the left key on the control wheel. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Left Key Setting] t desired setting. Tips Drive Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Mode Autofocus Area Precision Dig. Zoom ISO White Balance Metering Mode DRO/Auto HDR Creative Style Flash Mode Flash...
... Mode] is set Notes • A function that has been assigned on the left key on the control wheel. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Left Key Setting] t desired setting. Tips Drive Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Mode Autofocus Area Precision Dig. Zoom ISO White Balance Metering Mode DRO/Auto HDR Creative Style Flash Mode Flash...
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...] is set to the right key on the control wheel is called only when [Shoot Mode] is set to [DMF] or [Manualfocus]. Shoot Mode Shoot. Tips Drive Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Mode Autofocus Area Precision Dig. Zoom ISO White Balance Metering Mode DRO/Auto HDR Creative Style Flash Mode Flash...
...] is set to the right key on the control wheel is called only when [Shoot Mode] is set to [DMF] or [Manualfocus]. Shoot Mode Shoot. Tips Drive Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Mode Autofocus Area Precision Dig. Zoom ISO White Balance Metering Mode DRO/Auto HDR Creative Style Flash Mode Flash...
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... invalid. • When an A-mount lens other than the SAM and the SSM (sold separately) is attached, the setting of [Soft key B Setting] is invalid. Tips Drive Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Mode Precision Dig. Index 111GB Zoom ISO White Balance Metering Mode DRO/Auto HDR Creative Style Flash Mode Flash...
... invalid. • When an A-mount lens other than the SAM and the SSM (sold separately) is attached, the setting of [Soft key B Setting] is invalid. Tips Drive Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Mode Precision Dig. Index 111GB Zoom ISO White Balance Metering Mode DRO/Auto HDR Creative Style Flash Mode Flash...
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... lens. The use a spray blower because it may scatter water droplets inside the camera body. • Do not put the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the mount, so that the tip of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Cleaning Mode Allows you to clean the image sensor. 1 [Menu] t [Setup...
... lens. The use a spray blower because it may scatter water droplets inside the camera body. • Do not put the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the mount, so that the tip of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Cleaning Mode Allows you to clean the image sensor. 1 [Menu] t [Setup...
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... sufficient remaining battery indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly. • This phenomenon occurs when you insert the battery pack, use the tip of the battery pack to push the lock lever. • You can use an NP-FW50 battery pack only. Replace it is NP-FW50. •... battery is something wrong with a new one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn on the power. 3 Reset the settings (page 130). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Table of time, the camera turns to power saving mode.
... sufficient remaining battery indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly. • This phenomenon occurs when you insert the battery pack, use the tip of the battery pack to push the lock lever. • You can use an NP-FW50 battery pack only. Replace it is NP-FW50. •... battery is something wrong with a new one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn on the power. 3 Reset the settings (page 130). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Table of time, the camera turns to power saving mode.
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Setup 20 Sharpness 83 Shooting 23 Movie 23 Still image 23 Shooting Tip List 70 Shutter Priority 51 Shutter speed 51 Single-shot AF 64 Slide Show 85 Slow Sync 60 Smile Detection 68 Smile Shutter 67 Soft ...
Setup 20 Sharpness 83 Shooting 23 Movie 23 Still image 23 Shooting Tip List 70 Shutter Priority 51 Shutter speed 51 Single-shot AF 64 Slide Show 85 Slow Sync 60 Smile Detection 68 Smile Shutter 67 Soft ...
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... percent figures displayed on the LCD monitor. Battery level High "Battery exhausted." Preparing the camera x Checking the remaining battery level Check the level with the tip of your camera. Note • The displayed level may not be correct under certain circumstances.
... percent figures displayed on the LCD monitor. Battery level High "Battery exhausted." Preparing the camera x Checking the remaining battery level Check the level with the tip of your camera. Note • The displayed level may not be correct under certain circumstances.
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x Soft keys The soft keys have different roles, depending on the screen. Tips] button. To use the function shown at the lower right corner of the control wheel (soft key C). In this case, soft key A works as the [...
x Soft keys The soft keys have different roles, depending on the screen. Tips] button. To use the function shown at the lower right corner of the control wheel (soft key C). In this case, soft key A works as the [...
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...z To access all shooting tips You can search through all shooting tips from the [Table of contents]. A shooting tip in accordance with the current subject appears automatically. [Shoot. You can access a tip from the menu. 1[Menu] t [Camera] t [Shooting Tip List]. 2Search for the desired shooting tips. Tips] is displayed at the ...the basic operation Using the guide function of the control wheel and search for the desired shooting tip. • Turn the control wheel to scroll the text up and down. Tips] 2 Press the left or right of the camera The camera provides various "Help Guides" ...
...z To access all shooting tips You can search through all shooting tips from the [Table of contents]. A shooting tip in accordance with the current subject appears automatically. [Shoot. You can access a tip from the menu. 1[Menu] t [Camera] t [Shooting Tip List]. 2Search for the desired shooting tips. Tips] is displayed at the ...the basic operation Using the guide function of the control wheel and search for the desired shooting tip. • Turn the control wheel to scroll the text up and down. Tips] 2 Press the left or right of the camera The camera provides various "Help Guides" ...