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The number of images** that can be saved in a “Memory Stick”
The number of images that can be saved in FINE (STANDARD) mode are shown below.
(Units: number of images)
(Units: number of images)
**
When [REC MODE] is set to [NORMAL]
For the number of images that can be saved in
other modes, see page 88.
For the number of images that can be saved in
other modes, see page 88.
Capacity
8MB
16MB
32MB
64MB
128MB
Image size
2272×1704 (DSC-P9)
4 (7)
8 (14)
16 (30)
32 (60)
65 (121)
2272 (3:2) (DSC-P9)
4 (7)
8 (14)
16 (30)
32 (60)
65 (121)
2048×1536 (DSC-P7)
5 (9)
10 (18)
20 (36)
40 (74)
82 (148)
2048 (3:2) (DSC-P7)
5 (9)
10 (18)
20 (36)
40 (74)
82 (148)
1600×1200
8 (15)
16 (30)
32 (60)
64 (120)
133 (246)
1280×960
12 (23)
24 (44)
50 (93)
100 (186)
202 (375)
640×480
48 (120)
96 (240)
195 (488)
393 (983)
789 (1973)
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The image size is the screen size used when
viewing the images on a computer. When the
images are viewed on the LCD screen of the
camera, they all look the same size.
viewing the images on a computer. When the
images are viewed on the LCD screen of 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.
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The image size value (e.g., 1600×1200) is the
number of pixels displayed.
number of pixels displayed.
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Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode)
,
Set the mode dial to
, and
turn on your camera.
•
The lens cover opens when the power is turned
on.
on.
•
Do not touch the lens portion while it is
operating, such as when you press POWER to
turn on the power or when the zoom function is
working (page 24).
operating, such as when you press POWER to
turn on the power or when the zoom function is
working (page 24).
•
When the mode dial is set to
, the exposure
and focus are adjusted automatically.
,
Hold your camera with your
both hands and position a
subject in the center of the
frame to focus on.
both hands and position a
subject in the center of the
frame to focus on.
Do not cover the lens or flash with your
fingers.
fingers.
•
You can choose either Multipoint AF mode or
Center AF as the AF mode (page 53).
Center AF as the AF mode (page 53).
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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.
indicator stops flashing and remains on, the
camera is ready for shooting.
•
If you release your finger from the shutter
button, shooting will be canceled.
button, shooting will be canceled.
•
The minimum focal distance to a subject is
50 cm (19
50 cm (19
11
/
16
inches) when the zoom is set all
the way to the W side and 60 cm (23
5
/
8
inches)
when the zoom is set all the way to the T side.
To shoot subjects at distances closer than this,
use the Macro mode (page 24).
To shoot subjects at distances closer than this,
use the Macro mode (page 24).
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The frame appearing on the LCD screen shows
the limits of the area where the focus will be
adjusted. (For more details on the AF range
finder, see page 53.)
the limits of the area where the focus will be
adjusted. (For more details on the AF range
finder, see page 53.)
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Mode dial
2
3
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F2.8
30
4
60min
FINE
Flashes in green
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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 “Memory Stick.” When the Recording
lamp goes out, you can shoot the next
image.
completed, and the still image is saved in
the “Memory Stick.” When the Recording
lamp goes out, you can shoot the next
image.
•
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 15).
no tasks are performed for a while with the
camera turned on, power is automatically shut
off to preserve battery power (page 15).
4
2272
60min
FINE
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.
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.
hard to focus on, the AE/AF lock
indicator will change to flashing
slowly.
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
dark
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The contrast of the subject and its
background is poor
background is poor
•
The subject is seen through glass, such as
a window
a window
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A fast-moving subject
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The subject has a reflection, such as that
from a mirror, or there is a luminous body
and a lustrous subject
from a mirror, or there is a luminous body
and a lustrous subject
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A flashing subject.
Checking the last image
shot (Quick Review)
shot (Quick Review)
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Press
b
(
7
) on the control
button.
To return to shooting mode, press the
shutter button lightly or press b (7) on the
control button again.
shutter button lightly or press b (7) on the
control button again.
To delete the image displayed on the
LCD screen
LCD screen
1
Press MENU to display the menu.
2
Press B on the control button to select
[DELETE], then press the center z.
[DELETE], then press the center z.
3
Press v on the control button to select
[OK], then press the center z.
The image will be deleted.
[OK], then press the center z.
The image will be deleted.
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REVIEW
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8
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60
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Using the zoom feature
,
Press the zoom button to
choose the desired zoom
position, and shoot your
image.
choose the desired zoom
position, and shoot your
image.
The minimum distance needed
to focus on a subject
to focus on a subject
When the zoom is set all the way to
the W side:
the W side:
approximately 50 cm
(19
11
/
16
inches) from the end of the lens
When the zoom is set all the way to
the T side:
the T side:
approximately 60 cm
(23
5
/
8
inches) from the end of the lens
•
The lens portion moves when the zoom feature
is being used. Be very careful not to touch the
lens portion.
is being used. Be very careful not to touch the
lens portion.
•
The zoom feature cannot be used while
shooting movies (page 80).
shooting movies (page 80).
Shooting close-ups (Macro)
For close-ups of small subjects like flowers
or insects, shoot using the Macro feature.
You can use this feature for close-ups of
subjects up to the distances specified below.
or insects, shoot using the Macro feature.
You can use this feature for 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:
approximately 10 cm
(3
15
/
16
inches) from the end of the lens
When the zoom is set all the way to
the T side:
the T side:
approximately 60 cm
(23
5
/
8
inches) from the end of the lens
4
T
W
4
T
W
2272
60min
FINE
2272
60min
FINE
W (wide-angle) T (telephoto)
Digital zoom
When the zoom exceeds 3×,
enlargement is carried out using digital
processing of the image. The image can
then be enlarged up to 6× using the
digital zoom feature. When the digital
zoom feature is used, image quality
deteriorates. When this feature is not
needed, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to
[OFF] in the SET UP settings
(page 93).
enlargement is carried out using digital
processing of the image. The image can
then be enlarged up to 6× using the
digital zoom feature. When the digital
zoom feature is used, image quality
deteriorates. When this feature is not
needed, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to
[OFF] in the SET UP settings
(page 93).
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When you are using digital zoom, you
cannot confirm the image using the finder.
cannot confirm the image using the finder.
•
When you are using the digital zoom
feature, the auto focus frame is not
displayed.
feature, the auto focus frame is not
displayed.
T
W
The T side of this line shows
the extent of digital zoom
the extent of digital zoom
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