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The maximum zoom scale depends on the
image size.
image size.
DSC-P10/P12
[3.1M]: 3.8×
[1.2M]: 6.1×
[VGA]: 12×
[1.2M]: 6.1×
[VGA]: 12×
DSC-P8
[2.0M]: 3.8×
[1.2M]: 4.8×
[VGA]: 9.6×
[1.2M]: 4.8×
[VGA]: 9.6×
When the image size is [5.0M] or
[4.5M(3:2)] (DSC-P10/P12)/[3.1M] or
[2.8M(3:2)] (DSC-P8), the smart zoom
does not work.
[4.5M(3:2)] (DSC-P10/P12)/[3.1M] or
[2.8M(3:2)] (DSC-P8), the smart zoom
does not work.
•
You cannot confirm the image with the finder
when using the smart zoom function.
when using the smart zoom function.
•
When using the smart zoom, the image on the
LCD screen may look rough. However, this
phenomenon has no effect on the recorded
image.
LCD screen may look rough. However, this
phenomenon has no effect on the recorded
image.
•
AF range finder is not shown when using the
smart zoom. When 9 (Focus) is set to [Multi
AF] or [Center AF],
smart zoom. When 9 (Focus) is set to [Multi
AF] or [Center AF],
or
flashes and the
centrally-located subject has priority to focus
on.
on.
Shooting close-ups — Macro
The macro recording mode is used when
zooming up a small subject, such as flowers
or insects. You can shoot close-ups of
subjects up to the distances specified below.
zooming up a small subject, such as flowers
or insects. You can shoot close-ups of
subjects up to the distances specified below.
When the zoom is set all the way to
the W side:
the W side:
Approx. 10 cm (4 inches) from the lens
surface
surface
When the zoom is set all the way to
the T side:
the T side:
DSC-P10/P12: Approx. 60 cm
(23 5/8 inches) from the lens surface
DSC-P8: Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches)
from the lens surface
(23 5/8 inches) from the lens surface
DSC-P8: Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches)
from the lens surface
,
Set the mode dial to
, and
press
B
(
) on the control
button.
The
(macro) indicator appears on the
LCD screen.
•
If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU
first so that the menu disappears.
first so that the menu disappears.
•
You can also carry out this operation when the
mode dial is set to
mode dial is set to
or SCN (other than
(
Fireworks mode),
(Landscape
mode) or
(Twilight mode), page 55) or
.
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Center the subject in the frame,
and shoot the image.
and shoot the image.
To return to normal recording mode
Press B (
) on the control button again.
The
indicator disappears from the LCD
screen.
•
Use the LCD screen to shoot when using the
macro feature. If you use the finder, the limits
of what you see and what you actually shoot
may be different.
macro feature. If you use the finder, the limits
of what you see and what you actually shoot
may be different.
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Using the self-timer
,
Set the mode dial to
, and
press
V
(
) on the control
button.
The
(self-timer) indicator appears on the
screen.
•
If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU
first so that the menu disappears.
first so that the menu disappears.
•
You can also carry out this operation when the
mode dial is set to
mode dial is set to
,
SCN or
.
,
Center the subject in the frame,
and press the shutter button
fully down.
and press the shutter button
fully down.
The self-timer lamp (page 8) flashes and a
beep sounds after you press the shutter
button until the shutter operates
(approximately 10 seconds later).
beep sounds after you press the shutter
button until the shutter operates
(approximately 10 seconds later).
To cancel the self-timer in the middle
of the operation
of the operation
Press V (
) on the control button again.
The
indicator disappears from the LCD
screen.
•
If you press the shutter button while standing in
front of the camera, the focus and the exposure
may not be correctly set.
front of the camera, the focus and the exposure
may not be correctly set.
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Selecting a flash mode
,
Set the mode dial to
, and
press
v
( ) on the control
button repeatedly to select a
flash mode.
flash mode.
Each time you press v ( ), the indicator
changes as follows.
changes as follows.
No indicator (Auto):
The flash
automatically strobes when shooting
images in a dark place or against a light
source.
images in a dark place or against a light
source.
(Forced flash):
The flash strobes
regardless of the surrounding brightness.
(Slow synchro):
The flash strobes
regardless of the surrounding brightness.
The shutter speed is slow in a dark place, so
you can clearly shoot the background that is
out of flash light.
The shutter speed is slow in a dark place, so
you can clearly shoot the background that is
out of flash light.
(No flash):
The flash does not strobe.
•
If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU
first so that the menu disappears.
first so that the menu disappears.
•
You can also carry out this operation when the
mode dial is set to
mode dial is set to
or
(Clip Motion).
•
When [ISO] is set to [Auto] in the menu
settings, the recommended shooting distance
using the flash is as follows:
DSC-P10/P12: Approx. 0.5 m to 3.5 m (19 3/4
inches to 11 feet 5 3/16 inches) (W)/0.6 m to
2.5 m (23 5/8 inches to 8 feet 2 7/16 inches) (T)
DSC-P8: Approx. 0.5 m to 3.5 m (19 3/4 inches
to 11 feet 5 3/16 inches) (W)/0.5 m to 2.5 m
(19 3/4 inches to 8 feet 2 7/16 inches) (T)
settings, the recommended shooting distance
using the flash is as follows:
DSC-P10/P12: Approx. 0.5 m to 3.5 m (19 3/4
inches to 11 feet 5 3/16 inches) (W)/0.6 m to
2.5 m (23 5/8 inches to 8 feet 2 7/16 inches) (T)
DSC-P8: Approx. 0.5 m to 3.5 m (19 3/4 inches
to 11 feet 5 3/16 inches) (W)/0.5 m to 2.5 m
(19 3/4 inches to 8 feet 2 7/16 inches) (T)
•
You can change the brightness of the flash with
[Flash Level] in the menu settings (page 50).
(You cannot change the brightness of the flash
while the mode dial is set to
[Flash Level] in the menu settings (page 50).
(You cannot change the brightness of the flash
while the mode dial is set to
.)
•
When using the
(Slow synchro) or
(No
flash) mode, the shutter speed becomes slower
in dark places, so using a tripod is
recommended.
in dark places, so using a tripod is
recommended.
•
While charging the flash, the /CHG lamp
flashes. After the charging is complete, the
lamp goes out.
flashes. After the charging is complete, the
lamp goes out.
•
This setting is maintained even when the power
is turned off.
is turned off.
Shooting images against a
light source
light source
In auto adjustment mode, shooting against a
light source automatically strobes even
when there is enough light around the
subject (Daylight synchro).
light source automatically strobes even
when there is enough light around the
subject (Daylight synchro).
Before strobed
When strobed
•
Daylight synchro may not procedure the
desired effects depending on shooting
conditions.
desired effects depending on shooting
conditions.
•
When you do not want to use the flash, set the
flash mode to
flash mode to
(No flash).
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To reduce the red-eye
phenomenon when shooting
live subjects
phenomenon when shooting
live subjects
Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On] in the SET
UP settings (page 104).
UP settings (page 104).
indicator
appears on the LCD screen, and the flash
pre-strobes before shooting to reduce the
red-eye phenomenon.
pre-strobes before shooting to reduce the
red-eye phenomenon.
•
Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired
effects depending on individual differences, the
distance to the subject, if the subject does not
see the pre-strobe, or other conditions.
effects depending on individual differences, the
distance to the subject, if the subject does not
see the pre-strobe, or other conditions.
Shooting images with the AF
illuminator
illuminator
The AF illuminator is fill light to focus
more easily on a subject in dark
surroundings. Set [AF Illuminator]
(page 104) to [Auto] in the SET UP
settings.
more easily on a subject in dark
surroundings. Set [AF Illuminator]
(page 104) to [Auto] in the SET UP
settings.
appears on the LCD screen
and the AF illuminator emits red light when
the shutter button is pressed halfway until
the focus is locked.
the shutter button is pressed halfway until
the focus is locked.
•
If AF illuminator light does not reach the
subject sufficiently or the subject has no
contrast, focus will not be achieved. (A distance
up to approximately 3.5 m (11 feet 5 3/16
inches) (W)/2.5 m (8 feet 2 7/16 inches) (T) is
recommended.)
subject sufficiently or the subject has no
contrast, focus will not be achieved. (A distance
up to approximately 3.5 m (11 feet 5 3/16
inches) (W)/2.5 m (8 feet 2 7/16 inches) (T) is
recommended.)
•
Focus is achieved as long as AF illuminator
light reaches the subject, even if the light is
slightly off the center of the subject.
light reaches the subject, even if the light is
slightly off the center of the subject.
•
When the focus preset distance is set (page 44),
the AF illuminator does not function.
the AF illuminator does not function.
•
When 9 (Focus) is set to [Multi AF] or
[Center AF], the AF range finder is not
displayed.
[Center AF], the AF range finder is not
displayed.
or
flashes and the
centrally-located subject has priority to focus
on.
on.
•
The AF illuminator operates only when SCN is
set to
set to
(Beach mode),
(Snow mode) or
(Twilight portrait mode) in the menu
settings (page 55).
•
The AF illuminator emits very bright light.
Although there are no problems with safety,
directly looking into the AF illuminator emitter
at close range is not recommended, as you may
see residual spots for several minutes
afterwards, such as after looking into a
flashlight.
Although there are no problems with safety,
directly looking into the AF illuminator emitter
at close range is not recommended, as you may
see residual spots for several minutes
afterwards, such as after looking into a
flashlight.
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