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The number of images that can
be saved in a Microdrive
be saved in a Microdrive
3)
The number of images that can be saved in
Fine (Standard)
Fine (Standard)
4)
mode are shown below.
(Units: number of images)
3)
When [Mode] (REC Mode) is set to [Normal]
For the number of images that can be saved in
other modes, see page 136.
For the number of images that can be saved in
other modes, see page 136.
4)
For more information about the image quality
(compression ratio) mode, see page 49.
(compression ratio) mode, see page 49.
•
When the images recorded using other Sony
devices are played back, the image size
indication may be different from the actual
image size.
devices are played back, the image size
indication may be different from the actual
image size.
•
When the images are viewed on the screen of
the camera, they all look the same size.
the camera, they all look the same size.
•
Number of shooting images can differ from
these values according to shooting conditions.
these values according to shooting conditions.
•
When the remaining number of images
recordable is more than 9999, “>9999” is
indicated on the screen. And when it is more
than 999, “999” is indicated on the display
window.
recordable is more than 9999, “>9999” is
indicated on the screen. And when it is more
than 999, “999” is indicated on the display
window.
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You can resize the images later (Resize
function, see page 90).
function, see page 90).
Capacity
1G (DSCM-11000)
Image
size
size
8M
273 (505)
3:2
273 (505)
5M
426 (801)
3M
684 (1217)
1M
1643 (2988)
VGA
6573 (16434)
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Basic still image shooting – Using auto mode
,
Set the mode dial to
, and
turn on the camera.
The recording folder name is indicated on
the screen for about five seconds.
Remove the lens cap.
the screen for about five seconds.
Remove the lens cap.
•
Select the recording medium using the
/
CF switch (page 21).
•
You can create a new folder in the recording
medium and select the folder for storing images
(page 50).
medium and select the folder for storing images
(page 50).
,
Hold the camera steadily with
both hands and position a
subject in the center of the
focus frame.
both hands and position a
subject in the center of the
focus frame.
•
The minimum focal distance to a subject is
50 cm (19
50 cm (19
3
/
4
inches) (W)/60 cm (23
5
/
8
inches)
(T). To shoot subjects at distances closer than
this, use the macro mode (page 33).
this, use the macro mode (page 33).
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The frame indicated on the screen shows the
focus adjustment range. (AF range finder, see
page 65.)
focus adjustment range. (AF range finder, see
page 65.)
,
Press and hold the shutter
button halfway down.
button halfway down.
The camera beeps. When the AE/AF lock
indicator stops flashing and remains on, the
camera is ready for shooting. (The screen
may be frozen for a split second depending
on the subject.)
When the surroundings are dark, the flash
automatically pops up and strobes.
indicator stops flashing and remains on, the
camera is ready for shooting. (The screen
may be frozen for a split second depending
on the subject.)
When the surroundings are dark, the flash
automatically pops up and strobes.
•
If you release your finger from the shutter
button, shooting will be canceled.
button, shooting will be canceled.
•
When the camera does not beep, the AF
adjustment is not complete. You can continue to
shoot, but the focus is not set properly (except
in Continuous AF, page 66).
adjustment is not complete. You can continue to
shoot, but the focus is not set properly (except
in Continuous AF, page 66).
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AE/AF lock indicator
Flashes in green
Flashes in green
t
Remains on
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,
Press the shutter button fully
down.
down.
The shutter clicks, the shooting is
completed, and the still image is saved in
the recording medium.
completed, and the still image is saved in
the recording medium.
•
When you are shooting with the battery pack, if
no tasks are performed for a while with the
camera turned on, power is automatically shut
off to preserve battery power (page 18).
no tasks are performed for a while with the
camera turned on, power is automatically shut
off to preserve battery power (page 18).
Mode dial for still image
shooting
shooting
When shooting still images with your
camera, you can choose from the following
shooting methods.
camera, you can choose from the following
shooting methods.
(Auto adjustment mode)
The focus, exposure and white balance are
automatically adjusted to allow easy
shooting. The image quality is set to [Fine]
(page 49).
automatically adjusted to allow easy
shooting. The image quality is set to [Fine]
(page 49).
P (Program auto shooting)
Shooting adjustment is automatically
carried out just as in the auto adjustment
mode. However, you can intentionally
adjust the focus, exposure, etc. In addition,
you can set the desired functions using the
menu (pages 47 and 137).
carried out just as in the auto adjustment
mode. However, you can intentionally
adjust the focus, exposure, etc. In addition,
you can set the desired functions using the
menu (pages 47 and 137).
S (Shutter speed priority)
You can select the shutter speed (page 55).
In addition, you can set the desired shooting
functions using menus (pages 47 and 137).
In addition, you can set the desired shooting
functions using menus (pages 47 and 137).
A (Aperture priority)
You can select the aperture value (page 56).
In addition, you can set the desired shooting
functions using menus (pages 47 and 137).
In addition, you can set the desired shooting
functions using menus (pages 47 and 137).
M (Manual exposure)
You can manually adjust the shutter speed
and the aperture value (page 57). In
addition, you can set the desired shooting
functions using menus (pages 47 and 137).
and the aperture value (page 57). In
addition, you can set the desired shooting
functions using menus (pages 47 and 137).
SCN (Scene Selection)
You can select from the following modes to
shoot according to the scene conditions
(page 37).
shoot according to the scene conditions
(page 37).
–
(Twilight mode)
–
(Twilight portrait mode)
–
(Landscape mode)
–
(Portrait mode)
In addition, you can set the desired shooting
functions using menus (pages 47 and 137).
functions using menus (pages 47 and 137).
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About Auto Focus
When you try to shoot a subject that is hard
to focus on, the AE/AF lock indicator will
change to flashing slowly and the AE lock
beep does not sound (except in Continuous
AF, page 66).
The Auto Focus function may be difficult to
use with in the following subjects. In such
cases, release the shutter button, then try to
recompose the shot and focus again.
to focus on, the AE/AF lock indicator will
change to flashing slowly and the AE lock
beep does not sound (except in Continuous
AF, page 66).
The Auto Focus function may be difficult to
use with in the following subjects. In such
cases, release the shutter button, then try to
recompose the shot and focus again.
•
The subject is distant from the camera and dark
•
The contrast between the subject and its
background is poor
background is poor
•
The subject is seen through glass, such as a
window
window
•
A fast-moving subject
•
The subject has a reflection, such as that from a
mirror, or there is a luminous body and a
lustrous subject
mirror, or there is a luminous body and a
lustrous subject
•
A flashing subject
•
A backlit subject.
There are two Auto Focus functions: “AF
range finder frame” which sets the focus
position according to the subject position
and size, and “AF mode” which sets when
the camera starts and stops focusing on.
See page 65 for details.
range finder frame” which sets the focus
position according to the subject position
and size, and “AF mode” which sets when
the camera starts and stops focusing on.
See page 65 for details.
Checking the last image
shot
shot
–
Quick Review
,
Press
7
(quick review).
To return to shooting mode, press the
shutter button lightly or press 7 (quick
review) again.
shutter button lightly or press 7 (quick
review) again.
To delete the image displayed on the
screen
screen
1
Press
(delete).
2
Select [Delete] by moving the multi-
selector to v, then press the center.
The image is deleted.
selector to v, then press the center.
The image is deleted.
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Review
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Shooting images with the
finder
finder
With the FINDER/LCD switch, you can
choose to shoot either using the finder or the
LCD screen. When you use the finder, the
image does not appear on the LCD screen.
Adjust the finder adjustment lever until the
image appears clearly within the finder,
then shoot the image.
choose to shoot either using the finder or the
LCD screen. When you use the finder, the
image does not appear on the LCD screen.
Adjust the finder adjustment lever until the
image appears clearly within the finder,
then shoot the image.
FINDER/LCD
switch
Finder
adjustment
lever
adjustment
lever
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