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4-275-473-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α Handbook Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index NEX-C3 GB © 2011 Sony Corporation
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook Click on a button at upper right on the cover and each page to jump to the corresponding page. This is
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Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Sample photo search 5 Identifying parts 11 List of icons on the screen 14 Basic operations Using the control wheel and soft keys 16 Menu search 18 Shooting images 23 Playing back images 25 Deleting images 27 Photo Creativity 28 Using
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your computer 142 Using the software 144 Connecting the camera to the computer 147 Printing still images 149 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 150 Warning messages 156 Others Using the camera abroad 159 Memory card 160 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 162 Battery charger 164 Mount Adaptor 165
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moving subjects (page 10) If you click on a photo, the screen will jump to the page describing the function recommended for shooting that kind of photo. Refer to those descriptions in addition to the shooting tips displayed on the screen of the camera. See the pages in parentheses for details of
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Shooting people 29 Only the main subject is in focus by defocusing the background (29) 67 A happy smile (67) 40 A person in front of night view (40) 57 A group photo (57, 58) 69 With soft skin tones (69) 59 The same scene with different
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Shooting macro photos 29 Defocusing the background (29) 40 Flowers (40) 61 Focusing manually (61) 76 Preventing camera shake for indoor shots (76) 77 Adjusting the color to indoor light (77) 80 Lowering the amount of flash light (80) 36 In better
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Shooting landscapes 36 The sky in vivid colors (36) 51 Running water (51) 83 Vivid green colors (83) 83 Colored leaves (83) 45 Panoramic photos (45) 81 Scenery with a wide range of brightness (81) 81 Light outdoors shot from a dark interior
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Shooting sunset/night views 40 Holding the camera by hand (40) 50 Fireworks (50) 59 The same scene in different brightness (59) 40 Shooting the red of the sunset beautifully (40) 60 Trail
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Shooting fast moving subjects 64 Following a moving subject (64) 61 With the subject approaching the camera (61) 51 Expressing vigorous action (51) 56 Capturing the best moment (56) Index 10GB
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B Shutter button (23) C ON/OFF (Power) switch D AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp E Speaker F Microphone* G Smart Accessory Terminal H Lens I Lens release button J Mount K Image sensor** L Lens contacts** M (USB) terminal (147) N Hook for shoulder strap O HDMI terminal (139) P Light
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Flash A Image sensor position mark (61) B Battery cover C Memory card cover D Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than
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of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Lens E18 - 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-C3D/C3K) A Hood index B Focusing ring C Zoom ring D Focal-length scale E Focal-length index F Lens contacts* G Mounting index * Do not touch this part directly. E16 mm F2.8 (supplied with NEX-C3A
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Picture Effect Graphic display Image size/Aspect ratio of still images Index Movie recording Playback RAW RAW+J FINE STD 100 Image quality of still images Number of recordable still images Image size of movies Memory card/Upload 123min 100% Recordable time of movies Remaining battery
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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 recorded in the date or selected folder SteadyShot Appears when HDR did not work on the image. 15GB Index Sample photo Menu search search Table of
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Basic operations Using the control wheel and soft keys The control wheel and soft keys allow you to use various functions of the camera. Soft keys Control wheel Control wheel When shooting, DISP (Display Contents) and (Exposure Comp.)
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Soft keys The soft keys have by the icon or the function shown on the screen. A In this case, soft key A works as the [Menu] button, and soft key C B as the [Shoot. Tips] button. Soft key C works as the [Shoot Mode] button. B Index
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the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as shooting, playback, or other operations. Sample photo Menu search search Index 1 Press [Menu]. 2 Select the desired item by pressing the top/bottom/left/right parts of the control wheel, and then press the center. 3 Following the instructions on
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Sample photo Menu search search Camera Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Precision Dig. Zoom Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Detection Soft Skin Effect Shooting Tip
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change the camera settings. Shooting Settings AF Illuminator Red Eye Reduction Auto Review Sets the AF illuminator to assist auto-focusing in dim places. Provides pre-flash before shooting when using the flash, to prevent eyes from being shot in red. Sets the display time of the image right after
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or not to operate the camera with a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV's Remote Control. Selects the method used for a USB connection. Allows you to clean the image sensor. Displays the versions of the camera and the lens/mount adaptor. 21GB Continued r Index Sample photo Menu search search Table of
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Sample photo Menu search search Demo Mode Sets whether or not to display the demonstration with movies. Reset Default Resets the camera to the factory-settings. Memory Card Tool Format Formats the memory card. File Number Selects the method used for assigning file numbers to images
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of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Shooting images Shooting images with the settings in effect when you bought the camera is explained here. The camera makes decisions appropriate to the situation, and adjusts the settings. 1 Adjust the LCD monitor angle, and hold the camera. The
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search z If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, light such as mirror, or has shiny surfaces. - The subject is flashing. - The subject is backlit. Index 24GB
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Playing back images Plays back the recorded images. Still images and movies are displayed on separate screens. You cannot display still images and movies on the same screen. 1 Press the (Playback) button. 2 Select the image with the control wheel.
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Table of contents z Scaling range The scaling range is as follows. Image size L M S Scaling range Approx. ×1.1 - ×14 Approx. ×1.1 - ×11 Approx. ×1.1 - ×7.3 Sample photo Menu search search Index 26GB
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] [Delete] Notes • You cannot delete protected images. • Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. Check whether you delete the image or not beforehand. z To delete several images Select [Menu] t [Playback] t [Delete] to select and delete specific images at the same time. Index 27GB
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effect filter for shooting. Adjusts the level of the Soft Skin Effect. Sets the 10-second delay self-timer/Shoots images continuously with high speed. Adjusts the vividness. Adjusts the color. Adjusts the brightness. Notes • The Photo Creativity function is only available when an E-mount lens is
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Sample photo Menu search search z Using the setup items simultaneously You can use the Photo . Background Defocus Photo Creativity allows you to defocus the background easily to make the subject stand status. Notes • The defocusing range available depends on the lens used. • The defocusing effect
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Picture Effect You can set Picture Effect easily in Photo Creativity. Select the desired effect filter to achieve the various of textures. 1 Press the center of the control wheel. 2 Select [Picture Effect] by turning the control wheel, then
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you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and the audio signal sounds, then the shutter is released after 10 seconds (Self-timer: 10 Sec). : While you press and hold down the shutter button, the camera shoots images continuously (Speed Priority Cont.). Press [Cancel] to restore to
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Vividness You can adjust the vividness easily in Photo Creativity. 1 Press the make images vivid : Turn it counterclockwise to make images faint Press [Cancel] to restore to the original status. Color You can adjust the color easily in Photo
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the brightness easily in Photo Creativity. 1 Press the center of the control wheel. 2 Select [Brightness] by turning the control wheel, then press the center of the control wheel. 3 Select the desired brightness by turning the control wheel. : Turn it clockwise to make images brighter : Turn it
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of contents Sample photo Menu search search Using functions with the control wheel DISP (Display Contents) Using the control wheel: 1 Press DISP (Display Contents) on the control wheel repeatedly to select the desired mode. Using the Menu: 1 During shooting, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Display Contents
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search During playback Display Info. Shows recording brightness exist in the picture. Brighter image will make the entire histogram shift to the right side, and darker image to the left side. Flash R (red) Luminance • If the image has a high-key
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of contents Sample photo Menu search Selection] - [Manual Exposure] • If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, you may not little light Darker image • To shoot subjects in brighter tones, set a +-side exposure compensation. To make photos of food look
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of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Using functions in the menu Image Index Displays multiple images at the same time. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to the playback mode. 2 Press (Image Index) on the control wheel. Six-image index appears. You can switch to 12-image index
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the scene, the Scene Recognition icon and guide appear on the screen. The camera recognizes (Night View), (Tripod Night View), (Night Portrait), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Portrait), (Landscape), or (Macro). Scene Recognition icon and guide Notes • [Flash Mode] is set to [Autoflash] or
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search z If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, light such as mirror, or has shiny surfaces. - The subject is flashing. - The subject is backlit. Index 39GB
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according shutter speed so that the subject looks as if it is standing still. The camera shoots images continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Shoots the red of the sunset
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search (Hand-held Twilight) Shoots night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod. A burst of shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur, camera shake, and noise. Notes • In the [Night View] and [Night Portrait
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Picture Effect You can shoot with an effect filter to obtain the various textures. 1 [Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Picture Effect] t desired mode. Posterization Creates a high contrast, abstract look by (Color) heavily emphasizing primary colors.
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soft. High Contrast Creates an image with high contrast in black Monochrome and white. Toy Camera Creates the look of a Toy Camera photo with shaded corners and pronounced colors. Notes • If you select [Picture Effect], with [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG] selected, [Quality] is temporarily set to [Fine
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Sample photo Menu search search Index Anti Motion Blur This is suitable for indoor shots without using the flash, to reduce the subject blur. 1 [Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Anti Motion Blur]. 2 Shoot with the shutter button. The camera combines six shots at high sensitivity into one still image
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within the given time. In such cases, we recommend that you select [Standard] in [Image Size]. • The camera continues shooting during [Sweep Panorama] recording, and the shutter keeps clicking until the end of the shooting. • Since several images are stitched together, the stitched part will not be
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index z Tips for shooting a panoramic image Pan the camera in an arc with a images are being displayed. Press it again to pause. • Panoramic images are played back with the supplied software "PMB." • Panoramic images shot with other cameras
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end (18 mm) for better results. You should pan the camera slower with the telephoto side of the lens. • When you select [Wide] in [Image Size], you may not be able to pan the camera across the entire subject within the given time. In such cases, we recommend that you select [Standard] or [16:9] in
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index beach, or lawn. - Subjects with a 3D image, that 3D image may not be played back. • You can pan the camera in the horizontal direction only when shooting 3D Sweep Panorama images. z Tips for shooting a 3D panoramic image Pan the camera in
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at "MM" (metered manual). Toward +: Images become brighter. Toward -: Images become darker. 0: Appropriate exposure analyzed by the camera 4 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. Aperture (F-value) Metered manual Notes • You cannot select [Flash Off] and [Autoflash] in [Flash Mode]. Select it by
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remains open. Notes • Since the shutter speed becomes slow and the camera shake tends to occur more easily, it is recommended that you use a tripod. • The longer the exposure time, the more conspicuous the noise on the image. • After shooting, noise reduction (Long Exposure NR) will be done for
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Select it by pushing the flash up or down with your fingers. • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in shutter speed priority mode. • When the shutter speed is one second or more, noise reduction (Long Exposure NR) will be done for the same amount of time that the shutter was open
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search flash up or down with your fingers. • If proper exposure cannot be obtained after the setup, when you press the shutter button halfway down, the shutter speed blinks. Although you can shoot as it is, resetting is recommended. • The brightness of the image
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Program Auto While exposure is adjusted by the camera automatically, you can set shooting subject. Note • You cannot select [Flash Off] and [Autoflash] in [Flash Mode]. Select it by pushing the flash up or down with your fingers. 53GB
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contents Sample photo Menu search search Drive Mode You can set the drive mode, such as continuous, self-timer, or bracket shooting. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t desired mode. (Single-shot Adv.) Shoots one still image. Normal shooting mode. (Continuous Adv.) Shoots images continuously
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Continuous Adv. Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Continuous Adv.]. Note • You cannot use [Continuous Adv.] with the following functions: - [Scene Selection],
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Speed Priority Cont. Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button, at a higher speed than that of [Continuous Adv.]. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Speed Priority Cont.]. Notes • You cannot use [Speed
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Self-timer 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Self-timer]. 2 [Option] t the self-timer lamp flashes and the audio signal sounds until the shutter operates. Sets the 2-second delay self-timer. This reduces the camera shake caused by pressing
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Self-timer(Cont.) Continuously shoots the number of images you have set after ten seconds. You can choose the best shot from several shots taken. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Self-timer(Cont.)]. 2 [Option] t desired mode. To cancel the
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with the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Picture Effect] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [3D Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] - [Auto HDR] • The last shot is shown on the auto review. • In [Manual Exposure], the exposure is shifted by adjusting the shutter
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natural image of the trail of a moving subject such as a moving bicycle or a walking person. Notes • The default setting depends on the shooting mode. • Available flash mode depends on the shooting mode. • You cannot use the flash when recording movies. z Tips on shooting with the flash • The lens
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contact surface to the image sensor is about 18 mm (23/32 in.). * The image sensor is the part of the camera that acts as the film. • If the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. Make sure you put enough distance between the subject
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search 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 achieve a sharp focus.
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Sample photo Menu search search Autofocus Area Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Autofocus Area] t desired mode. (Multi) (Center) The camera - [Scene Selection] - [Picture Effect] - [Anti Motion
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Autofocus Mode Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Autofocus Mode] t desired mode. (Single-shot AF) (Continuous AF) The camera focuses and the focus is locked when you press the shutter button
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Precision Dig. Zoom You can shoot still images while zooming in on the center portion. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Precision Dig. Zoom]. 2 Turn the control wheel and decide the zoom rate. You can zoom in up to ten times. 3 To stop zooming, press
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Face Detection Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, and white balance settings automatically. You can select the priority face to be focused on. Face Detection frame (Orange) When the camera detects more than
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of contents Sample photo Menu search search Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Smile Shutter] t [On]. 2 Wait for a smile to be detected. When the smile level exceeds the b point on the indicator, the camera records images
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Smile Detection Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Smile Detection] t desired mode. (Big Smile) Detects a big smile. (Normal Smile) Detects a normal smile. (Slight Smile) Detects
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Soft Skin Effect Sets the effect used for shooting the skin smoothly in the Face Detection function. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Soft Skin Effect] t desired mode. (High) (Mid) (Low) (Off) Sets Soft Skin Effect to high. Sets Soft Skin Effect to medium
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Shooting Tip List Allows you to search through all shooting tips in the camera. Use this item when you want to look at shooting tips you have seen before. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Shooting Tip List]. 2 Press the left or right of the control
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Sample photo Menu search search Image Size The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you record an image. The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images
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Table 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 images are scrolled when you press the center of the control wheel. Sweep
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of still images. 1 [Menu] t [Image Size] t [Aspect Ratio] t desired mode. 3:2 16:9 Standard aspect ratio. Suitable for prints. For viewing on a high-definition TV. Note • You cannot set this item when using the following functions: - [Sweep Panorama]. - [3D Sweep Panorama] Sample photo Menu
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of contents Sample photo Menu search search Quality Selects the compression format of still images. 1 [Menu] t [Image Size] t [Quality] t desired will allow more files to be recorded on one memory card, but the image quality will be lower. • When images are not going to be modified using your
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Panorama Direction Sets the direction to pan the camera when you shoot 3D Sweep Panorama or Sweep Panorama images. 1 [Menu] t [Image Size] t [Panorama Direction] t desired mode. 3D Sweep Panorama (Right) (Left) Pan the camera from the left to the
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search ISO Sets the luminous sensitivity. 1 [Menu] t [Brightness/Color] t [ISO] t desired setting. (ISO AUTO) 200/400/800/1600/ 3200/6400/12800 Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. You can set a faster shutter speed, and reduce image blur in dark
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WB) The camera automatically detects a light source and adjusts the color tones. (Daylight) (Shade) (Cloudy) If you select an option to suit a specific light source, the color tones are adjusted for the light source (preset white balance). (Incandescent) (Fluorescent) (Flash) (C.Temp./Filter
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of contents Sample photo Menu search search Preset white balance ( ) 1 [Menu] t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t desired mode. 2 As necessary, [Option] t adjust the color tone. Adjusting it toward + turns the image reddish and adjusting it toward - turns the image bluish. C.Temp./Filter
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. 1 Movie recording - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Picture Effect] - [Precision Dig. Zoom] - [Smile Shutter] Index 79GB
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higher values (+ side) makes the flash level higher and images brighter. Selecting lower values (- side) makes the flash level lower and images darker. Notes • You cannot use [Flash Compensation] with the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Picture Effect] - [Anti Motion
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search 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]. By dividing the image into small areas, the camera analyzes the
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function with [RAW] and [RAW & JPEG] images. • You cannot select [Auto HDR] during [Smile Shutter]. If you turn on the [Smile Shutter] function with [Auto HDR] selected, the camera will temporarily use the DRO setting. • Since the shutter is released three times for one shot, be careful about the
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Creative Style Allows you to select the desired image processing. You can adjust exposure (shutter speed and aperture) as you like with [Creative Style], unlike with [Scene Selection] where the camera adjusts the exposure. 1 [Menu] t [Brightness/
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. 1 [Menu] t [Playback] t [Delete] t desired mode. Multiple Img. All in Folder All in Date Rng. Deletes the selected images. Press the center to confirm [Select] and [OK]. Deletes all still
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of contents Sample photo Menu search search Slide Show Plays back images automatically. Plays back only 3D images in Slide Show on the 3D TV connected to the camera. 1 [Menu] t [Playback] t [Slide Show] t desired mode t [OK]. Repeat On Off Interval 1 Sec 3 Sec 5 Sec 10 Sec 30 Sec Image Type All
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Still/Movie Select Selects still images or movies to play back. 1 [Menu] t [Playback] t [Still/Movie Select] t desired mode. Still Movie Displays the still image. Displays the movie. Note • You cannot display still images and movies on the same
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Image Index Selects the number of images to be displayed on the index. 1 [Menu] t [Playback] t [Image Index] t desired mode. 6 Images Displays six images. 12 Images Displays 12 images. Note • You cannot display still image and movie on the
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Select Folder When multiple folders are created in a memory card, this selects the folder containing the still image you want to play back. 1 [Menu] t [Playback] t [Still/Movie Select] t [Still]. 2 [Menu] t [Playback] t [Select Folder] t
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Sample photo Menu search search Index Select Date Movies are stored by date. You can select the date of movies to be played back. 1 [Menu] t [Playback] t [Still/Movie Select] t [Movie]. 2 [Menu] t [Playback] t [Select Date] t desired date. Note • You cannot select this item during still image
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counter-clockwise. The image rotates as you press the center. Notes • You cannot rotate movies or protected images. • You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras. • When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the software. 90GB
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed for registered images. 1 [Menu] t [Playback] t [Protect] t desired mode. Multiple Img. Applies or cancels the protection of the selected images. Press the center
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Enlarge Image You can check the focus by enlarging a portion of the playback image. 1 [Menu] t [Playback] t [ Enlarge Image]. 2 Adjust the scaling by turning the control wheel. 3 Select the portion you want to enlarge by pressing the top/bottom/
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Volume Settings Adjusts the sound volume of movies in eight steps. This item appears during movie playback only. 1 [Menu] t [Playback] t [Volume
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Specify Printing You can specify which and how many copies of still images you shot on the memory card that you want to print out later. The (Print order) mark is displayed for registered images (DPOF: Digital Print Order Format). 1 [Menu] t [
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Sample photo Menu search search AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The red AF illuminator allows the camera ] is selected. - Recording movies. - Using an A-mount lens (sold separately). • When the AF illuminator is used, the
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Sample photo Menu search search Red Eye Reduction When using the flash, it is fired two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Red Eye Reduction] t desired setting. On The flash dark environments. Flash light is reflected off the blood vessels at
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Auto Review You can check the recorded image on the LCD monitor right after the shooting. You can change the displayed time. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Auto Review] t desired setting. 10 Sec 5 Sec 2 Sec Off Displays for the set time. Does not display
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Grid Line Sets whether the grid line is displayed or not. The grid line will help you to adjust the composition of images. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Grid Line] t desired setting. On Displays the grid line. Off Does not display the grid line. z
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color in manual focus. This function • Since the camera judges that sharp areas are in focus, the peaking level is different, depending on the subject or on the lens used. •
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the peaking function in manual focus. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Peaking Color] t desired setting. White Red Yellow Enhances outlines in white. Enhances outlines in red. Enhances outlines in yellow. Note • This item cannot be set when [Peaking Level] is set to [Off]. Sample photo Menu search search
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The histogram displays the luminance distribution that shows how many pixels of a particular brightness exist in the picture. Brighter image will make the entire histogram shift to the right side, and darker image to the left side. A Number of pixels B Brightness Dark Bright Index 101GB
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search MF Assist Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to make manual-focusing easier. This works in the [Manualfocus] or [DMF] modes. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t desired setting. 2 Turn the focusing ring to adjust the focus. The image is
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Color Space The way colors are represented support them may result in or print images that do not faithfully reproduce the color. • When displaying images that were recorded with Adobe RGB on the camera or non-Adobe RGBcompliant devices, the images
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search SteadyShot Sets whether or not you use the SteadyShot function of the lens. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [SteadyShot] t desired setting. On Uses SteadyShot. Off Does not use SteadyShot. This setting is recommended when you use a tripod. Notes • [On]
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. Releases the shutter only when a lens is attached. Note • Correct metering cannot be achieved when you use lenses that do not provide a lens contact, such as the lens of an astronomical telescope. In such cases, adjust the exposure manually by checking it on the recorded image. Sample photo Menu
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Long Exposure NR When you set the appears and you cannot take another picture. Select this to prioritize the image quality. Off Does not activate noise reduction. Select this to prioritize the timing of shooting. Notes • Noise reduction
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search High ISO NR When shooting with the high ISO, the camera reduces the noise that becomes more noticeable when the camera sensitivity is high. 1 [Menu] t [ ] - [3D Sweep Panorama] • Noise reduction will not be carried out on RAW images. Index 107GB
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sound during movie recording. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Movie Audio Rec] t desired setting. On Records sound (stereo). Off Does not record sound. Note • The sound of the lens and the camera in operation will also be recorded, when [On] is selected. Sample photo Menu search search Index 108GB
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/Auto HDR Creative Style Flash Mode Flash Compensation MF Assist Not set Notes • A function that has been assigned on the left key on the control wheel is called only when [Shoot Mode] is set to [Program Auto], [Aperture Priority], [Shutter Priority], or [Manual Exposure]. • [MF Assist] is available
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Auto HDR Creative Style Flash Mode Flash Compensation MF Assist Not set Notes • A function that has been assigned on the right key on the control wheel is called only when [Shoot Mode] is set to [Program Auto], [Aperture Priority], [Shutter Priority], or [Manual Exposure]. • [MF Assist] is available
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Sample photo Menu search search Soft key B Setting Assigns a function to soft key B. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Soft key B Setting] t desired setting. Shoot Mode Shoot. Tips Drive Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Mode Precision Dig. Zoom ISO White Balance Metering Mode DRO/Auto HDR Creative Style Flash
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Soft key C Setting Assigns a function to soft key C. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Soft key C Setting] t desired key C is called only when [Shoot Mode] is set to [Program Auto], [Aperture Priority], [Shutter Priority], or [Manual Exposure]. Index 112GB
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Custom Assigns a function to the [Custom 1] to [Custom 5] of soft key C. Custom 4]/[Custom 5] Available functions Drive Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Mode Autofocus Area ISO White Balance Metering Mode DRO/Auto HDR Creative Style Flash Mode Not set
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of the item you set the last time. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Menu start] t desired setting. Top Previous Always displays the first screen of the menu. Displays the last item set. This will make it easier to quickly reset the last item you set previously. Sample photo Menu search search Index 114GB
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Table of contents Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Beep] t desired setting. AF Sound High Low Off The audio signals will . If you want to lower the volume, select [Low]. Turns off the audio signal. Sample photo Menu search search Index 115GB
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Language Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [ Language] t desired language. 116GB
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Date/Time Setup Sets the date and time again. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Date/Time Setup]. 2 Set the date, time, etc. Daylight Svg. Date Format Selects [ON] or [OFF]. Selects the date and time display format. Note • The camera does not have a feature
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Area Setting Sets the area where you are using the camera. This allows you to set the local area when you use the camera abroad. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Area Setting] t desired setting. 2 Press the right or left of the control wheel to select
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or not the help guide is displayed when you operate the camera. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Help Guide Display] t desired setting. On Displays the help guide. Off Does not display the help guide. This is convenient when you want to perform the next operation quickly. Sample photo Menu search search
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Power Save You can set time intervals for the camera to switch to power save mode. Pressing the shutter button halfway down returns the camera to the shooting mode. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Power Save] t desired setting. 1 Min 5 Min 10 Min 30 Min
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Sample photo Menu search search LCD Brightness The brightness of the LCD monitor is automatically adjusted to the ambient lighting conditions using the light sensor (page 11). You can set the brightness of the LCD monitor manually light sensor with your hand and so on. • When using the camera with
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Table of contents Display Color Selects the color of the LCD monitor. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Display Color] t desired setting. Black White Blue Pink Turns to the selected color. Sample photo Menu search search Index 122GB
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Selects the method used for displaying the wide images. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Wide Image] t desired setting. Full Screen Displays the wide images on the entire screen. Normal Displays the wide images and the operation information on the screen. Sample photo Menu search search Index 123GB
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setting. Auto Rotate Manual Rotate Displays in the portrait position. Displays in the landscape position. Note • When you play back the image on a TV or a computer, the image will be displayed in the portrait position even if [Manual Rotate] is selected. Sample photo Menu search search Index
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. On Operates the camera with the TV remote control. Off Does not operate the camera with the TV remote control. Note • You can perform the operation of the camera with the remote control of your TV by connecting your camera to a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV. Sample photo Menu search search
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search USB Connection Selects the method used for a USB connection. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [USB Connection] t desired setting. Mass Storage PTP Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera, a computer, and other USB devices. Standard mode.
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the lens. Notes • Cleaning can be performed only when the battery level is (three remaining battery icons) or more. The use of an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) is recommended. • Do not use a spray blower because it may scatter water droplets inside the camera body. • Do not put the tip of
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Version Displays the version of your camera and lens. Confirm the version when a firmware update is released. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Version]. Note • An update can be performed only when the battery level is (three remaining battery icons) or
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Demo Mode The [Demo Mode] function displays the movies recorded on the memory card automatically (demonstration), when the camera has not been operated for a certain time. Normally select [Off]. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Demo Mode] t desired setting.
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Sample photo Menu search search Index Reset Default Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you activate [Reset Default], the images are retained. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Reset Default] t [OK]. Notes • Be sure not to turn off the camera while resetting. • The settings of [Date/Time
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Format Formats the memory card. When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time, it is recommended to format the card using the camera for stable performance of the memory card before shooting. Note that formatting permanently
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cases and assigns numbers to files from "0001." When the recording folder contains a file, a number incremented one higher than the largest number is assigned. • When the folder format is changed. • When all the images in the folder are deleted. • When the memory card is replaced. • When the memory
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of contents Sample photo Menu search search Folder Name Still images you shoot are recorded in a folder that is automatically created under the DCIM folder on the memory card. You can change the folder name form. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Folder Name] t desired setting. Standard Form Date Form The
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Select Shoot. Folder When a standard form folder is selected and there are two or more folders, you can select the recording folder to be used to record still images. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Select Shoot. Folder] t desired folder. Note • You
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the largest number currently used. Notes • A folder for still images and a folder for movies that have the same number are created at the same time. • When you insert a memory card that was used with other equipment into the camera and shoot images, a new folder may be automatically created. • Up to
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Recover Image DB When inconsistencies are found in the image database file of movies, caused by processing movies on computers, etc., movies on the memory card will not be played back in this form. If this happens, the camera repairs the
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Display Card Space Displays the remaining recording time of movies on the memory card. Number of recordable still images is also displayed. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Display Card Space]. 137GB
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• Use an Eye-Fi card after updating the firmware to the latest version. For details, refer to the manual that comes with the Eye-Fi card. • The power save function of the camera does not work while it is transferring images. • If (error) is displayed, remove the memory card and reinsert it, or turn
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Connecting with other equipment Viewing images on a TV To view images recorded on the camera on a TV, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI connector are required. Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with
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. Switches to the image index screen. Selects the folder of images to be played back. Selects the date of movies to be played back. Deletes the image. Notes • The operations available are restricted when the camera is connected to a TV using an HDMI cable. • Only TVs that support "BRAVIA" Sync can
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Viewing] mode, only 3D images are displayed. • Do not connect the camera and equipment to be connected using output terminals. When the camera and TV are connected using output terminals, no video and sound are produced. Such connection can also cause trouble of the camera and/or connected equipment
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Sample photo Menu search search Using with your computer Following applications are contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) to allow more versatile use of images shot with your camera. • Sony Image Data Suite "Image Data Converter SR" "Image Data Lightbox SR" • "PMB" (Picture CPU/Memory: Pentium 4 or
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Recommended computer environment (Macintosh) The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software and importing images via a USB connection. OS (pre-installed) "Image Data Converter SR Ver.3" "Image Data Lightbox SR"
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of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Using the software Installing the software (Windows) Make sure that both "Sony Image Data Suite" and "PMB" are checked and follow the instructions on the screen. • Connect the camera to the computer during the procedure following the instructions
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of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Installing the software (Macintosh) Image Data Converter SR" Refer to Help. Click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Image Data Suite] t [Help] t [Image Data Converter SR Ver.3]. "Image Data Converter SR" support page (English only) http://www.sony
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Lightbox SR]. "Image Data Lightbox SR" support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/ Using "PMB" With "PMB" you can do the following, etc.: • To set images shot with the camera and display them on the computer. • To organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Connecting the camera to the computer 1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into 1 To a USB terminal of the the camera, or connect the camera to a wall computer outlet (wall socket) using the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). 2 Turn on
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Deleting the USB connection Perform the procedures from step 1 to 3 below before: • Disconnecting the USB cable. • Removing the memory card. • Turning off the camera. 1 Double-click the disconnect icon on the tasktray. 2 Click (USB Mass Storage
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images. You can insert the date on the image and print it. For details, see the "PMB Help." • Printing at a shop You can take a memory card containing images shot with the camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to DPOF, you can make
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Table of contents Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 150 to 155. Sample photo Menu search search 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn on the power
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the switch to the recording position. • Check the free capacity of the memory card. • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • The lens is not attached properly. Attach the lens properly. Recording takes a long time. • The noise reduction function is turned on (pages 106, 107). This is
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the LCD monitor. • This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded. The image is blurred. • The picture was taken in a dark location without the flash, resulting in camera shake. The use of a tripod or the flash is recommended (page 60). [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] (page 40) and
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may not be able to copy the images to a computer. Shoot using a memory card formatted by your camera. Cannot play back images on a computer. • If you are using "PMB," refer to the "PMB Help." • Consult the computer or software manufacturer. The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing
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Sample photo Menu search search Index Memory card Cannot insert a memory card. • Insertion direction of the memory card is wrong. Insert it in the correct direction. Cannot record on a memory card. • The memory card is full. Delete unnecessary images (pages 27, 84). • An unusable memory card
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pack. Charge the battery pack and set the date again (page 117). If the message appears every time you charge the battery pack, the internal rechargeable battery may be exhausted. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The number of recordable images does not decrease
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the camera for a long time, charge the internal rechargeable battery. Power insufficient. • You tried to clean the image sensor (Cleaning Mode) when the battery level is insufficient. Charge the battery pack or use an AC Adaptor (sold separately). Unable to use memory card. Format? • The memory card
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a computer using "PMB" and recover the memory card. Camera Error • Turn the power off, remove the battery pack, then re-insert it. If the message appears frequently, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Image Database File error. • There is something wrong occurred
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index No images changed. • You attempted to execute DPOF without specifying images. Cannot create more folders. • The folder with a name beginning with "999" exists on the memory card. You cannot create any folders if this is the case. 158GB
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Sample photo Menu search search Index Others Using the camera abroad You can use the battery charger The camera automatically detects the color system to match that of the connected video device. Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Rumania
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of contents Sample photo Menu search search Memory card You can use following memory cards with this camera: "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory card, SDHC memory card, and SDXC memory card. You cannot use a MultiMedia Card. Notes • Memory card formatted with
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index *2 Supports high-speed data transfer using a parallel interface. *3 When using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media to record movies, only those marked with Mark2 can be used. Notes on using "Memory Stick Micro" media (sold separately) • This
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in a pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in the camera immediately before you start shooting. • The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the flash or record movies frequently. • We recommend having spare battery packs handy and making trial shots before taking the actual
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of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index On battery life • The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one. • The battery life varies
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Battery charger • Only NP-FW type battery packs (and no others) can be charged in the battery charger (supplied). Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury
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Sony service facility on compatible lenses. • The continuous shooting speed of still images will be slower. Autofocus function with A-mount lenses Upgrading Mount Adaptor LA-EA1 (sold separately) makes autofocus (Single-shot AF) possible when an A-mount SAM or SSM lens is attached to the camera
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Cleaning Cleaning the camera • Do not touch the inside of the camera, such as lens contacts. Blow away dust from inside the mount using a commercially available blower*. For details on cleaning the image sensor, see page 127. * Do not use a
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117 Date/Time Setup 117 Daylight Svg 117 Defocusing the background 29 Delete 27, 84 Demo Mode 129 Direct Manual Focus 61 DISP 34 Display Card Space 137 Display Color 122 Display Contents 34 DMF 61 DPOF 94 D-Range Opt 81 Drive Mode 54 DRO/Auto HDR 81 E Enlarge Image 92 Enlarged
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" battery pack 162 Install 144 Intelligent Auto 38 ISO 76 J JPEG 74 L Landscape 40 Language 116 LCD Brightness 121 Left Key Setting 109 Long Exposure NR 106 M Macintosh 145 Macro 40 Manual Exposure 49 Manualfocus 61 Memory card 160 Menu 18 Brightness/Color 20 Camera 19 Image Size
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104 Still/Movie Select 86 Sunset 40 Sweep Panorama 45 T Troubleshooting 150 U Upload Settings 138 USB Connection 126 V Version 128 Volume Settings 93 W Warning messages 156 White Balance 77 Wide Image 123 Windows 144 Index Sample photo Menu search search Table of contents 169GB
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of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Notes on the License "C Library", "Expat", "zlib", "dtoa", "pcre", and "libjpeg" software are provided in the camera. We provide this software based on license agreements with their owners of copyright. Based on requests by the owners of copyright

Section	Page
How to use this handbook	2
Table of contents	3
Sample photo search	5
Identifying parts	11
List of icons on the screen	14
Using the control wheel and soft keys	16
Menu search	18
Shooting images	23
Playing back images	25
Deleting images	27
Photo Creativity	28
DISP (Display Contents)	34
Exposure Comp.	36
Image Index	37
Intelligent Auto	38
Scene Selection	40
Picture Effect	42
Anti Motion Blur	44
Sweep Panorama	45
3D Sweep Panorama	47
Manual Exposure	49
Shutter Priority	51
Aperture Priority	52
Program Auto	53
Drive Mode	54
Continuous Adv.	55
Speed Priority Cont.	56
Self-timer	57
Self-timer(Cont.)	58
Bracket: Cont.	59
Flash Mode	60
AF/MF Select	61
Autofocus Area	63
Autofocus Mode	64
Precision Dig. Zoom	65
Face Detection	66
Smile Shutter	67
Smile Detection	68
Soft Skin Effect	69
Shooting Tip List	70
Image Size	71
Aspect Ratio	73
Quality	74
Panorama Direction	75
ISO	76
White Balance	77
Metering Mode	79
Flash Compensation	80
DRO/Auto HDR	81
Creative Style	83
Delete	84
Slide Show	85
Still/Movie Select	86
Image Index	87
Select Folder	88
Select Date	89
Rotate	90
Protect	91
Enlarge Image	92
Volume Settings	93
Specify Printing	94
AF Illuminator	95
Red Eye Reduction	96
Auto Review	97
Grid Line	98
Peaking Level	99
Peaking Color	100
Histogram	101
MF Assist	102
Color Space	103
SteadyShot	104
Release w/oLens	105
Long Exposure NR	106
High ISO NR	107
Movie Audio Rec	108
Left Key Setting	109
Right Key Setting	110
Soft key B Setting	111
Soft key C Setting	112
Custom	113
Menu start	114
Beep	115
Language	116
Date/Time Setup	117
Area Setting	118
Help Guide Display	119
Power Save	120
LCD Brightness	121
Display Color	122
Wide Image	123
Playback Display	124
CTRL FOR HDMI	125
USB Connection	126
Cleaning Mode	127
Version	128
Demo Mode	129
Reset Default	130
Format	131
File Number	132
Folder Name	133
Select Shoot. Folder	134
New Folder	135
Recover Image DB	136
Display Card Space	137
Upload Settings	138
Viewing images on a TV	139
3D Viewing	141
Using with your computer	142
Using the software	144
Connecting the camera to the computer	147
Printing still images	149
Troubleshooting	150
Warning messages	156
Using the camera abroad	159
Memory card	160
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack	162
Battery charger	164
Mount Adaptor	165
Cleaning	166