Sony DSC-P32 (serv.man3) Service Manual ▷ View online
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a
Set the mode selector to
or
.
b
Press MENU.
The menu appears.
c
Select
9
(Focus) with
b
/
B
,
then select the distance to the
subject with
subject with
v
/
V
.
You can select from the following
distance settings.
0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.0m,
distance settings.
0.5m, 1.0m, 3.0m, 7.0m,
∞
(unlimited
distance)
To return to auto focus mode
In step 3, select 9 (Focus), then select
[Multi AF] or [Center AF].
[Multi AF] or [Center AF].
•
(Metering Mode) is not displayed on the
menu of the DSC-P32.
•
Focal point information may not show the exact
distance. Use it as a guide.
distance. Use it as a guide.
•
If you point the lens up or down, the error
increases (DSC-P72 only).
increases (DSC-P72 only).
Adjusting the
exposure
exposure
– EV adjustment
Mode selector:
/
Used when you want to change the
automatic exposure to one of your own
choice. The value can be set a range from
+2.0EV to –2.0EV, in 1/3EV increments.
automatic exposure to one of your own
choice. The value can be set a range from
+2.0EV to –2.0EV, in 1/3EV increments.
Before operation
When shooting still images, set
(Camera) to any mode other than [Auto] in
the menu settings (page 27).
the menu settings (page 27).
a
Set the mode selector to
or
.
b
Press MENU.
The menu appears.
c
Select
(EV)
with
b
/
B
.
The value of the exposure adjustment
is displayed.
is displayed.
d
Select the exposure
adjustment value.
adjustment value.
Select the exposure adjustment value
with
with
v
/
V
.
Make your adjustment while
confirming the brightness of the
background of the subject on the LCD
screen.
confirming the brightness of the
background of the subject on the LCD
screen.
To return to auto adjust mode
Return the exposure adjustment value to
0EV.
0EV.
•
(Metering Mode) is not displayed on the
menu of the DSC-P32.
•
When the subject is extremely bright or
extremely dark, or when you are using the
flash, the adjustment may not work.
extremely dark, or when you are using the
flash, the adjustment may not work.
0.5m
1.0m
1.0m
3.0m
7.0m
WB
Focus
Multi AF
Center AF
Mode selector
Control button
MENU
0EV
WB
EV
0EV
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Selecting a metering
mode
mode
Mode selector:
/
This function enables you to select a
metering mode to suit the shooting
conditions and purpose.
metering mode to suit the shooting
conditions and purpose.
Multi-pattern metering
The image is divided into multiple regions
and metering is performed for each region.
The camera judges the subject position and
background brightness, and determines a
well-balanced exposure.
The camera is set to multi-pattern metering
as the factory setting.
and metering is performed for each region.
The camera judges the subject position and
background brightness, and determines a
well-balanced exposure.
The camera is set to multi-pattern metering
as the factory setting.
Spot metering
Spot metering lets you adjust the exposure
to the subject even when the subject is
backlit or there is strong contrast between
the subject and the background. Position the
spot metering cross hair at the point you
want to shoot.
to the subject even when the subject is
backlit or there is strong contrast between
the subject and the background. Position the
spot metering cross hair at the point you
want to shoot.
Before operation
When shooting still images, set
(Camera) to any mode other than [Auto] in
the menu settings (page 27).
the menu settings (page 27).
For the DSC-P72
a
Set the mode selector to
or
.
b
Press MENU.
The menu appears.
c
Select
(Metering Mode)
with
b
/
B
, then select [Multi] or
[Spot] with
v
/
V
.
Shooting techniques
In normal shooting, the camera makes
automatic exposure adjustments. Check the
image to be shot, if it looks like the image
below, you should make manual adjustments.
If you are shooting a back-lit person or a
snowy scene, make your adjustments in the +
plus direction; if you are shooting a dark
subject that fills the screen, making your
adjustments in the – direction should give the
best results.
automatic exposure adjustments. Check the
image to be shot, if it looks like the image
below, you should make manual adjustments.
If you are shooting a back-lit person or a
snowy scene, make your adjustments in the +
plus direction; if you are shooting a dark
subject that fills the screen, making your
adjustments in the – direction should give the
best results.
Underexposured
t
Adjust in the + direction
Appropriate exposure
Overexposed
t
Adjust in
the – direction
Spot
metering
cross hair
metering
cross hair
Mode selector
Control button
MENU
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For the DSC-P32
a
Set the mode dial to
or
.
b
Press
B
(
) on the control
button to turn spot metering
on.
on.
The spot metering cross hair appears.
To cancel spot metering
Press B (
) again to turn spot metering
off. The spot metering cross hair
disappears, and the camera returns to multi-
pattern metering.
disappears, and the camera returns to multi-
pattern metering.
Adjusting color tones
– White Balance
Mode selector:
/
When the white balance is set to Auto, the
white balance is set automatically in
response to the condition of the subject, and
the overall color balance is adjusted
accordingly. When you want to fix the
conditions under which the image is
captured, or when shooting under special
lighting conditions, you can select the
settings manually.
white balance is set automatically in
response to the condition of the subject, and
the overall color balance is adjusted
accordingly. When you want to fix the
conditions under which the image is
captured, or when shooting under special
lighting conditions, you can select the
settings manually.
(Incandescent)
• Used when shooting, for example, at a
party, where the lighting conditions
change often.
change often.
• Used in a studio, or under video lights.
(Fluorescent)
Used when shooting under fluorescent
lights.
lights.
(Cloudy)
Used when shooting under a cloudy sky.
(Daylight)
Used when shooting outdoors, and for
shooting at night, under neon lights, for
fireworks, sunrise, and twilight gloom.
shooting at night, under neon lights, for
fireworks, sunrise, and twilight gloom.
Auto (No indicator)
The white balance is adjusted
automatically.
automatically.
Before operation
When shooting still images, set
(Camera) to any mode other than [Auto] in
the menu settings (page 27).
the menu settings (page 27).
a
Set the mode selector to
or
.
b
Press MENU.
The menu appears.
c
Select [WB] (White Bal) with
b
/
B
, then select the desired
setting with
v
/
V
.
To return to automatic settings
In Step 3, select [Auto].
Mode selector
Control button
MENU
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Under fluorescent lights that flicker, even if you
choose
choose
, the white balance may not be
properly adjusted.
•
When the flash is triggered, the manual setting
of white balance is cancelled, and the shooting
of the image is done in Auto mode.
of white balance is cancelled, and the shooting
of the image is done in Auto mode.
Adjusting the flash
level
level
– Flash level
Mode selector:
You can adjust the amout of flash light.
Before operation
Set
(Camera) to any mode other than
[Auto] in the menu settings (page 27).
a
Set the mode selector to
.
b
Press MENU.
The menu appears.
c
Select [
] (Flash Level) with
b
/
B
, then select the desired
setting with
v
/
V
.
High:
Makes the flash level higher
than normal.
Normal:
Normal setting.
Low:
Makes the flash level lower than
normal.
•
You can carry out this operation even when the
mode selector is set to
mode selector is set to
(Clip Motion only).
Shooting techniques
The color of the subject that you see will be
captured according to the lighting
conditions. Under the bright summer sun,
everything will appear bluish, under a light
sources like a light bulb, white objects will
appear reddish. The human eye has an
excellent ability to adjust. Even when
lighting conditions change, the eye can
adjust and recognize the correct color almost
instantly. However, digital still cameras are
greatly influenced by light. Normally, this
camera adjusts automatically, but if you
notice that the color of the entire image
seems to be a bit unnatural when replaying
an image on the LCD screen, it is
recommended that you adjust the white
balance.
captured according to the lighting
conditions. Under the bright summer sun,
everything will appear bluish, under a light
sources like a light bulb, white objects will
appear reddish. The human eye has an
excellent ability to adjust. Even when
lighting conditions change, the eye can
adjust and recognize the correct color almost
instantly. However, digital still cameras are
greatly influenced by light. Normally, this
camera adjusts automatically, but if you
notice that the color of the entire image
seems to be a bit unnatural when replaying
an image on the LCD screen, it is
recommended that you adjust the white
balance.
Mode selector
Control button
MENU
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