Sony Dschx50vb Manual
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[Memory Card Tool] appears only when a memory card is inserted in the camera, while [Internal
Memory Tool] appears only when a memory card is not inserted.
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[Memory Card Tool] appears only when a memory card is inserted in the camera, while [Internal
Memory Tool] appears only when a memory card is not inserted.
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If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on
When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to
slowly flashing and the beep does not sound. Either recompose the shot or change the focus
setting. [Details]
Focusing may be difficult in the following situations: It is dark and the subject is distant.
The contrast between the subject and the background is poor.
The subject is seen through glass.
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If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on
When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to
slowly flashing and the beep does not sound. Either recompose the shot or change the focus
setting. [Details]
Focusing may be difficult in the following situations: It is dark and the subject is distant.
The contrast between the subject and the background is poor.
The subject is seen through glass.
The...")
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only[Digital Zoom]: [Off]
Zooming images
without deterioration Still Image Size: Other than [20M]
[Clear Image Zoom]: [Off]
[Digital Zoom]: [Off]
Shooting clear
images using [Clear
Image Zoom]
(close to the original
image quality)[Clear Image Zoom]: [On]
[Digital Zoom]: [Off]
Zooming to the
maximum zoom
range
[Clear Image Zoom]: [On]
[Digital Zoom]: [On]
[Clear Image Zoom] may not be
available for some settings. [Details]
Zoom scale
The supported zoom scales are...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/103435/w64_dschx50vb-manual-1513107061_d-49.png "Page 50
only[Digital Zoom]: [Off]
Zooming images
without deterioration Still Image Size: Other than [20M]
[Clear Image Zoom]: [Off]
[Digital Zoom]: [Off]
Shooting clear
images using [Clear
Image Zoom]
(close to the original
image quality)[Clear Image Zoom]: [On]
[Digital Zoom]: [Off]
Zooming to the
maximum zoom
range
[Clear Image Zoom]: [On]
[Digital Zoom]: [On]
[Clear Image Zoom] may not be
available for some settings. [Details]
Zoom scale
The supported zoom scales are...")
Cyber-shot User GuidePrint Search Before Use Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Top page > Shooting > Shooting movies > Shooting movies Shooting movies 1. Set the mode dial to (Movie Mode), then press the ON/OFF (Power) button. 2. Press the MOVIE (Movie) button to start recording. 3. Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording. MOVIE (Movie) button You can start recording a movie by pressing the MOVIE button, regardless of the position of the mode dial. Notes The sound of the lens and lever operating will be recorded when the zoom function operates while shooting a movie. The sound of the MOVIE button operating may also be recorded when you press the MOVIE button to stop recording. Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes at one time at the camera’s default settings and when the temperature is approximately 25°C (77°F). When movie recording is finished, you can restart recording by pressing the MOVIE button again. Recording may stop to protect the camera depending on the ambient temperature. 44
Related Topic Zoom (Movies) Shooting still images while recording a movie (Dual Rec) Movie Quality/Movie Size Movie format Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 45
Cyber-shot User GuidePrint Search Before Use Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Top page > Shooting > Shooting movies > Zoom (Movies) Zoom (Movies) Available zoom Enlarges images with the W/T (zoom) lever when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 30×. 1 . Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 . Slide the W/T (zoom) lever. Slide the lever to the T side to zoom in, or to the W side to zoom out. Available zoom When zooming, you can exceed the 30× optical zoom. Set [Digital Zoom] to [On] to enlarge the images. The camera can enlarge images up to 120×. Optical zoom range Optical zoom: The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 30×. Zoom range other than optical zoom [Digital Zoom]: Less than original image quality. [Details] Operation SettingsZoom bar To zoom in to the maximum scale before image quality deterioration occurs [Digital Zoom]: [Off] To zoom in to the maximum scale [Digital Zoom]: [On] Notes [Clear Image Zoom] is not available while recording movies. The camera zooms slowly while recording movies. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 46
Cyber-shot User GuidePrint Search Before Use Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Top page > Shooting > Shooting movies > Shooting still images while recording a movie (Dual Rec) Shooting still images while recording a movie (Dual Rec) You can shoot still images while recording a movie. The camera keeps recording the movie even if you shoot still images. 1 . Press the MOVIE (Movie) button to start recording a movie. 2. Press the shutter button. A still image is recorded. The number of recordable still images (A) appears on the screen when you press the shutter button halfway down. 3 . Press the MOVIE button to stop recording the movie. Notes When movies are recorded in [AVC HD 28M (PS)] quality, you cannot use Dual Rec. The sound of the shutter button operating may be recorded. Flash is not available for shooting still images during movie recording. The size of a still image that can be shot while recording a movie varies depending on the movie size. For details, see “Still Image Size(Dual Rec).” [Details] When the Smile Shutter function is set to [On], the shutter releases automatically each time the camera detects a smiling face. You cannot switch [On] or [Off] for Smile Shutter during movie recording. When the (Movie Mode) is set and the camera is on [Standby], you cannot use [Smile Shutter]. Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 47
Cyber-shot User GuidePrint Search Before Use Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > List of mode dial functions List of mode dial functions Set the mode dial to the desired function. (Intelligent Auto) Allows you to shoot still images with the settings adjusted automatically. (Superior Auto) Allows you to shoot still images in higher quality than with Intelligent Auto mode. (Program Auto) Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value (F value)). Also you can select various settings using the menu. (Shutter Speed Priority Shooting) Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually. (Aperture Priority Shooting) Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value (F value) manually. (Manual Exposure Shooting) Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture (F value)). (Memory recall mode) Allows you to shoot an image after recalling often-used modes or numeric settings registered in advance. (iSweep Panorama) Allows you to shoot a panorama image after composing images. (Movie Mode) Allows you to change the setting for movie recording. (Scene Selection) Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. Related Topic 48
Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Program Auto Shutter Speed Priority Shooting Aperture Priority Shooting Manual Exposure Shooting Memory recall mode Intelligent Sweep Panorama Shooting movies Scene Selection Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 49
Cyber-shot User GuidePrint Search Before Use Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Intelligent Auto Intelligent Auto Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. 1 . Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto). 2 . Shoot with the shutter button. On Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto mode. This function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image. Features of Auto shooting modes In Superior Auto mode, the camera shoots a higher -quality image than in Intelligent Auto mode. The camera also shoots multiple images based on the recognized scene, then creates a composite of the multiple images (Overlay shooting). Program Auto mode allows you to change various shooting settings, such as the white balance or ISO settings. REC Mode When to use Major restricted functions (Intelligent Auto)Use when you want the camera to automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot some images continuously. Forced flash (Superior Auto)Use when you shoot images under difficult conditions, such as low light or backlit scenes. Use when you want to shoot a higher -quality image than in (Intelligent Auto) mode. Forced flash, Continuous shooting, Smile Shutter (Program Auto) Use when you want to shoot using customized shooting settings except the exposure (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) adjusted automatically. Scene Recognition Notes In [Intelligent Auto] mode, you may be unable to shoot low light or backlit scenes clearly. In [Superior Auto] mode, it takes some time to record an image, because the camera overlays the images. 50
Related Topic Advanced mode Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 51
Cyber-shot User GuidePrint Search Before Use Operating the camera Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions / About this camera Contents list Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Superior Auto Superior Auto The camera combines Scene Recognition and high-quality image technology to automatically shoot the images with the optimal settings. 1 . Set the mode dial to (Superior Auto). 2 . Shoot with the shutter button. The camera shoots burst images when needed and overlays the multiple images. By overlaying the images, the camera records an image with less subject blur and noises. What is the difference between Superior Auto mode and Intelligent Auto mode ? In Superior Auto mode, the camera shoots burst images based on the recognized scene, then creates a composite of the burst images (Overlay shooting). The camera automatically corrects the backlight and reduces the noise by overlaying images, so a higher -quality image results than in Intelligent Auto mode. : Scene Recognition Night Scene Night Portrait Backlight Backlight Portrait Landscape Macro Portrait Infant Spotlight Low Light Tripod Move (Bright) Move (Dark) : Overlaying processing Hand-held Twilight Anti Motion Blur 52
Backlight Correction HDR The camera automatically selects an overlaying mode based on the recognized scene, and the (overlay) appears on the screen. Notes When the camera overlays the images, it takes more time to record an image. In low light conditions such as night scenes, set [Flash] to [Off] to achieve the optimal effect of the overlaid images. Related Topic Scene Recognition Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation 53