Sony CYBERSHOT-DSC-RX10-III user manual

Here are the steps to do long exposure on your Sony Cybershot DSC-RX10 III:
1. Switch on your camera and rotate the mode dial to set the camera to ‘M’ or Manual Mode.
2. Decide on your focusing method. For longer exposures, it is typically better to use manual focus to ensure the camera doesn't readjust focus in the middle of a shot. You can do this by going to "Menu"->"Camera Settings"->"Focus Mode"-> choose 'Manual Focus'.
3. Set a low ISO for long exposure shots, ideally 'ISO 100' or lower if available.
4. Set your aperture. This will depend on the scene – a smaller aperture (larger f-number) will let in less light and create a greater depth of field.
5. Set your shutter speed. It can be anywhere from several seconds to several minutes or even more.
6. If your exposure is going to be very long, you may want to use the ‘Bulb’ mode. This allows the shutter to stay open as long as the shutter button is held down.
7. Use a tripod. For any kind of long exposure photography, using a tripod is almost necessary to eliminate camera shake and maintain a sharp image.
8. Use a remote control or the camera's self-timer function to avoid any camera shake when you press the shutter button.
9. Shoot in Raw format to get the most out of your image when you edit it later on.
Remember to check your image preview and histogram after each shot, adjusting settings as needed based on the results. Take multiple shots to ensure that you get one with the right exposure.

This message typically appears when the camera detects some form of internal malfunction. Try these initial steps to solve the issue:
1. Turn off the camera and remove the battery. Wait for a few minutes before reinserting the battery and turning the camera on again.
. If your camera has a removable lens, ensure it is correctly attached. Try removing and reattaching it.
3. If using a memory card, remove it and reinsert it. It's possible the issue might be with the memory card.
4. Reset the camera settings to factory default.
If the issue persists after following these steps, there may be a more serious problem with your camera. It is advisable to get in touch with Sony's customer service or a professional camera repair service to properly diagnose and fix the problem.

To change the shutter speed on your Sony RX10 III camera, follow these steps:
1. Turn on your camera and switch to the Manual (M) mode by rotating the mode dial to "M."
. Press the "Fn" or "Function" button located on the rear of the camera.
3. Use the control ring that surrounds the lens to adjust the shutter speed. Turning the ring clockwise will increase the shutter speed, while turning it counterclockwise will decrease it.
4. The current shutter speed value is displayed on the LCD screen or electronic viewfinder (EVF). You can also see it in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
5. If you're using the EVF, you may need to enable the Live View function by pressing the "FINDER/MONITOR" button located to the right of the EVF.
6. As you adjust the shutter speed, you may notice that the camera automatically changes the aperture or ISO settings to maintain proper exposure. Alternatively, you can manually adjust the aperture and ISO as well if desired, using the same control ring or dedicated buttons and dials on the camera.
7. Once you've set your desired shutter speed, you can half-press the shutter button to temporarily lock the exposure settings or fully press it to capture the photo.
Note: If you have assigned the control ring to another function instead of shutter speed, you may need to change the camera settings to allow the control ring to adjust the shutter speed. This can be done in the camera's custom settings menu.

The Sony RX10 Mark III was announced by Sony on March 29, 2016.