Sony DSC P73 Operating Instructions - Page 37

Functions available based on the position of the mode dial, NR slow shutter, Function, Macro, Flash - flash not working

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Shooting still images Functions available based on the position of the mode dial When shooting with the mode dial set to , , , , or , the combination of some functions, such as the flash mode, are fixed to suit shooting conditions. See the following table. Function Mode dial Macro - Flash mode AF range finder frame a Focus preset ∞ White Burst/Multi balance Burst a - a a a Auto - - Center AF 0.5m/1.0m/ - 3.0m/7.0m - / a ∞ a a a / a a a a a a a a a a • a indicates that the function can be set to your preference. NR slow shutter The NR slow shutter function reduces noise from recorded images, providing clear images. When the shutter speed is set to 1/6 second or slower, the NR slow shutter function automatically works and "NR" is indicated next to the shutter speed indicator. Press the shutter button fully down. r Capturing Then the screen turns black. r Processing Finally, when "Processing" disappears, the image has been recorded. • To eliminate the effects of vibration, it is recommended that you use a tripod. • When a slow shutter speed is set, processing may take some time. 37

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Shooting still images
Functions available based on the position of the mode dial
When shooting with the mode dial set to
,
,
,
,
or
, the combination of some
functions, such as the flash mode, are fixed to suit shooting conditions. See the following table.
a
indicates that the function can be set to your preference.
Function
Macro
Flash
mode
AF range
finder
frame
Focus
preset
White
balance
Burst/Multi
Burst
Mode dial
a
a
a
a
a
Auto
Center AF
0.5m/1.0m/
3.0m/7.0m
/
a
a
a
a
/
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
NR slow shutter
The NR slow shutter function reduces noise
from recorded images, providing clear
images. When the shutter speed is set to 1/6
second or slower, the NR slow shutter
function automatically works and “NR” is
indicated next to the shutter speed indicator.
Press the shutter button
fully down.
r
Then the screen turns
black.
r
Finally, when
“Processing”
disappears, the image
has been recorded.
To eliminate the effects of vibration, it is
recommended that you use a tripod.
When a slow shutter speed is set, processing
may take some time.
Capturing
Processing