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VCLICK!
Table of contents
Basic Operations
Using functions for
shooting
Using functions for
Digital Still Camera
viewing
Cyber-shot Handbook
Customizing the settings
DSC-H7/H9
Before operating the unit, please read this
Viewing images on a TV
Handbook thoroughly together with the
“Instruction Manual” and the “Cyber-shot
Step-up Guide”, and retain them for future
reference.
Using your computer
Printing still images
Troubleshooting
Others
Index
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Notes on using your camera � For details on the usable battery pack, see Types of “Memory Stick” that can be page 131. used (not supplied) The IC recording medium used by this Carl Zeiss lens camera is a “Memory Stick Duo”. There are This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss two types of “Memory Stick”. lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast. “Memory Stick Duo”: you can use a The lens for this camera has been produced “Memory Stick Duo” with your camera
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Notes on using your camera � Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location. This is not a malfunction. � Be careful not to bump the movable lens, and be careful not to apply force to it. The pictures used in this Handbook The photographs used as examples of pictures in this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. On illustrations Illustrations used in this Handbook are those of the DSC-H7 unless noted otherwise. 3
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Table of contents Notes on using your camera ..................................................................... 2 ControlBasic techniques for better images ............................................... 8 Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully..................................................... 8 Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity........................................................... 10 Color – On the effects of lighting .......................................................
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Table of contents Using functions for shooting Shooting menu ........................................................................................51 Scene Selection: Selecting the Scene Selection mode Image Size: Selecting the image size Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode White Bal: Adjusting the color tones Flash Le
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Table of contents Memory Tool — Internal Memory Tool ............................................. 74 Format Settings .......................................................................................... 75 Main settings — Main Settings 1...................................................... 75 Beep Initialize Function Guide Main settings — Main Settings 2...................................................... 76 USB Connect Video Out COMPONENT Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 1...
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Table of contents Printing still images How to print still images ........................................................................107 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer ...............108 Printing at a shop ..................................................................................111 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting .....................................................................................113 Warning indicators and messages ...................
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ControlBasic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality Flash This section describes the basics so you can enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the mode dial (page 26), the wheel dial (page 35), the HOME screen (page 47), the menus (page 49), and so on. Focusing on a subject successfully Focus When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only
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ControlBasic techniques for better images Hints for preventing blur The camera moved accidentally when you took the picture. This is called “Camera shake”. On the other hand, if the subject moved when you took the picture, it is called “subject blur”. Camera shake Cause What you can do to reduce the blurring Your hands or body shake while you hold the � Use a tripod or place the camera on a flat, stable camera and press the shutter button, and the entire surface to hold the camera steady. scr
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ControlBasic techniques for better images Adjusting the light intensity Exposure You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter. Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives light Exposure: Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through ISO (Recommended Exposure Index) = Recording sensitivity Overexposure The exposure is automatically set to the =
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ControlBasic techniques for better images Hints for the exposure value (EV) When shooting a whitish overall image such as a backlit subject or a snowy scenes, the camera judges that the subject is bright and may set a darker exposure for the image. In such cases, adjustment of the exposure in the + (plus) direction is effective. Adjust in the + direction When shooting a darker overall image, the camera judges that the subject is dark and may set a brighter exposure for the image. In such case
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ControlBasic techniques for better images On the effects of lighting Color The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. Example: The color of an image affected by light sources Weather/lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Characteristics of White (standard) Bluish Green-tinged Reddish light The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 57). On “image quality” a
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ControlBasic techniques for better images The default settings are marked with . Image size Guidelines No. of images Printing 8M (3264×2448) For prints up to A3 (11×17") Less Fine 1) 3:2 (3264×2176) Shoot in 3:2 aspect ratio 5M (2592×1944) For prints up to A4 (8.5×11") 3M (2048×1536) For prints up to 10×15 cm (4×6") or 13×18 cm (5×7") VGA (640×480) Shoot at a small image size for e-mail attachment More Rough 2) 16:9 (1920×1080) Shoot in HDTV aspect ratio 1) Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ra
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ControlBasic techniques for better images On using the flash Flash The eyes of the subject may come out red, or fuzzy white circular spots may appear when using the flash. These phenomena can be reduced by taking the following steps. The “Red-eye phenomenon” This is caused by the reflection of flash light off the blood vessels of the retina of the subjects eyes because the pupils of the subjects eyes are wide open in a dark place. Camera Eye Retina How can the “Red-eye phenomenon” be reduced?
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Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of A POWER button/POWER lamp operation. B Mode dial (26) C Shutter button (27) D Remote sensor E AF illuminator (78)/Self-timer lamp (29) F Lens G Flash (29) H Finder adjustment dial � When you select with the FINDER/LCD button to shoot by using the finder, adjust the finder adjustment dial to match your eyesight so the image appears clearly within the finder. I Hook for shoulder strap J Multi connector Used in the following situati
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Identifying parts G HOME button (47) H Microphone I For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button (28) For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (43, 44) J DC IN jack/DC IN jack cover When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) 1 To DC IN jack v mark 2 To wall outlet A Finder B (Playback) button (43) � You cannot charge the battery pack by C FINDER/LCD button connecting your camera to the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor. Use the battery charger to D LCD screen (24) charge the battery pack. DSC-H9 onl
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Identifying parts Notes Remote Control � Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Control. Insulation sheet � Point the Remote Control towards the remote sensor to operate your camera (page 15). To change the battery of the Remote Control 1 While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case. 2 Place a new battery with the + side facing up. A Transmitter 3 Insert the battery case back into the B HOME button (47) Remote Control until it cl
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Identifying parts 3 Turn the lens hood and position the Lens hood/Adaptor ring indicator to the indicator of the position ring until it clicks. While doing this, hold and fix the indicator of the adaptor ring to not turn. A Lens hood B Adaptor ring Attaching the lens hood When you shoot in bright lighting conditions, such as outdoors, we recommend that you use the lens hood to reduce the image quality � You can attach the lens cap with the lens hood deterioration caused by unnecessary li
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Identifying parts Storing the lens hood The lens hood can be attached in the reverse direction to store it with the camera when it is not in use. Position the lens hood as shown below and turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks. Attaching a conversion lens (not supplied) When you want to do enhanced wide-angle shots or zoom-in shots on distant objects, attach a conversion lens. 1 Attach the adaptor ring. 2 Attach a conversion lens. � When shooting with the conversion lens, go through
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Indicators on the screen Each time you press v (DISP) button, the Display Indication display changes (page 24). White balance (57) See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. When shooting still images Recording mode (53) BRK ±1.0 Metering mode (56) Face Detection (52) SteadyShot (60) Vibration warning � Indicates vibration may prevent you from shooting clear images due to insufficient lighting. Even if the vibration warning When shooting movies appears, you can st
