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Shooting close-ups
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Macro (DSC-P72 only)
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:
10 cm (4 inches) from the end
of the lens
When the zoom is set all the way to
the T side:
the T side:
50 cm (19
3
/
4
inches) from the
end of the lens
,
Set the mode selector 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 to make the menu disappear.
first to make the menu disappear.
•
You can carry out this operation even when the
mode selector is set to
mode selector is set to
.
,
Center the subject in the frame,
and press the shutter button
fully down.
and press the shutter button
fully down.
To return to normal shooting
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
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Set the mode selector to
,
and press
V
(
) on the control
button.
The
(Self-timer) indicator appears on the
LCD screen.
•
If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU
first to make the menu disappear.
first to make the menu disappear.
•
You can carry out this operation even when the
mode selector is set to
mode selector is set to
.
,
Center the subject in the frame,
and press the shutter button
fully down.
and press the shutter button
fully down.
The Self-timer lamp (pages 10, 12) will
flash in orange, and you will hear a beeping
sound. The image will be shot after
approximately 10 seconds.
flash in orange, and you will hear a beeping
sound. The image will be shot after
approximately 10 seconds.
To cancel the self-timer during the
operation
operation
Press V (
) on the control button again.
The
indicator dissapears from the LCD
screen.
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If you stand in front of the camera and press the
shutter button, the focus and the exposure may
not be correctly set.
shutter button, the focus and the exposure may
not be correctly set.
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Selecting a flash mode
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Set the mode selector to
,
and press
v
( ) on the control
button repeatedly to select a
flash mode.
flash mode.
The flash mode has the following features.
No indicator (Auto):
The camera decides
to use the flash based on lighting
conditions. The flash will be used when
there is not enough light or when shooting a
subject against a light source.
conditions. The flash will be used when
there is not enough light or when shooting a
subject against a light source.
(Forced flash):
The flash will be used
regardless of the amount of ambient light.
(Slow synchro):
The flash will be
used regardless of the amount of ambient
light. In this mode, the shutter speed is
slower under dark conditions, so you can
clearly shoot a background that is out of the
flash-lit area.
light. In this mode, the shutter speed is
slower under dark conditions, so you can
clearly shoot a background that is out of the
flash-lit area.
(No flash):
The flash will not be used.
•
If the menu is currently displayed, press MENU
first to make the menu disappear.
first to make the menu disappear.
•
You can carry out this operation even when the
mode selector is set to
mode selector is set to
(Clip motion).
•
The recommended distance using the flash is
about 0.5 m to 3.8 m (19
about 0.5 m to 3.8 m (19
3
/
4
inches to 12 feet
5
19
/
32
inches) (W)/0.5 m to 2.5 m
(19
3
/
4
inches to 8 feet 2
7
/
16
inches) (T) (DSC-
P72) or 0.5 m to 3.8 m (19
3
/
4
inches to
12 feet 5
19
/
32
inches) (DSC-P32) when [ISO]
is set to [Auto].
•
You can change the brightness of the flash using
[Flash Level] in the menu settings (page 103).
[Flash Level] in the menu settings (page 103).
•
If you look at the LCD screen in a dark place in
Auto or (Forced flash) mode, you may notice
some “noise” in the image, but this will have no
effect on the image you shoot.
Auto or (Forced flash) mode, you may notice
some “noise” in the image, but this will have no
effect on the image you shoot.
•
Because the shutter speed is slower under dark
conditions when
conditions when
(Slow synchro) or
(No
flash) is selected, it is recommended that you
use a tripod.
use a tripod.
•
While the flash is being charged, the lamp
flashes. After charging is completed, the lamp
goes out.
flashes. After charging is completed, the lamp
goes out.
•
The flash mode selected here is preserved even
when the camera is turned off.
when the camera is turned off.
When shooting against a light
source
source
In Auto mode, shooting against a light
source automatically flashes even when
there is enough light around the subject.
(Daylight synchro)
source automatically flashes even when
there is enough light around the subject.
(Daylight synchro)
Before flashed
When flashed
•
The best perfofmance may not be given
depending on shooting conditions.
depending on shooting conditions.
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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 “red-eye” when
shooting live subjects
shooting live subjects
The flash pre-strobes before shooting to
reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Set [Red
Eye Reduction] to [On] in the SET UP
settings (page 106).
reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Set [Red
Eye Reduction] to [On] in the SET UP
settings (page 106).
appears on the
LCD screen.
•
The amount of red-eye reduction possible
varies according to the individual. In addition,
the distance to the subject, and whether or not
the subject has seen pre-strobe light begin to
strobe may also reduce the effectiveness of the
red-eye reduction process.
varies according to the individual. In addition,
the distance to the subject, and whether or not
the subject has seen pre-strobe light begin to
strobe may also reduce the effectiveness of the
red-eye reduction process.
Shooting with the AF
illuminator
illuminator
This is additional lighting provided to assist
in focusing when shooting in dark places.
Set [AF Illuminator] to [Auto] in the SET
UP settings (page 106).
in focusing when shooting in dark places.
Set [AF Illuminator] to [Auto] in the SET
UP settings (page 106).
If you try to shoot
under insufficient lighting conditions,
appears on the LCD screen; the AF
illuminator will emit a red light
automatically during the time between
when the shutter button is pressed halfway
down and the focus locks.
illuminator will emit a red light
automatically during the time between
when the shutter button is pressed halfway
down and the focus locks.
•
Even when the AF illuminator flashes, but
sufficient light does not reach the subject
sufficient light does not reach the subject
*
, or
the subject has weak contrast, the camera may
not focus properly.
not focus properly.
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The recommend distance for this feature is as
follows:
DSC-P72: Up to approximately 3.8 m (12 feet
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follows:
DSC-P72: Up to approximately 3.8 m (12 feet
5
19
/
32
inches) (W)/Up to approximately 2.5 m
(8 feet 2
7
/
16
inches) (T)
DSC-P32: Up to approximately 2.5 m (8 feet
2
2
7
/
16
inches)
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If AF illuminator light misses the center of the
image somewhat, the camera will focus
properly as long as it reaches the subject.
image somewhat, the camera will focus
properly as long as it reaches the subject.
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When the focus preset distance is set (page 49),
the AF illuminator does not function.
the AF illuminator does not function.
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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.
•
When [
] (Camera) is set to one of the
following items in the menu settings, the AF
illuminator will not function (page 58).
illuminator will not function (page 58).
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When shooting in
Twilight mode
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When shooting in
Landscape mode
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The AF illuminator is a bright light. There are
no safety hazards, but when shooting at short
distances, do not aim it directly at the subject’s
eyes.
no safety hazards, but when shooting at short
distances, do not aim it directly at the subject’s
eyes.
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