Sony Camera Cyber Shot Dsc Rx1 Instruction Manual

Selecting a shooting mode
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Selecting a shooting mode
Selecting a shooting mode
The following shooting modes are available.
Turn the mode dial and set to the 
desired shooting mode.
 (Auto Mode)Allows you to shoot still images with the settings adjusted 
automatically.
 (Program Auto)Allows you to shoot with the exposure (the shutter speed and 
the aperture value) adjusted automatically. The other settings 
can be adjusted manually.
 (Aperture 
Priority)Allows you to adjust the aperture value manually...

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Functions available for each shooting 
mode
The functions you can use depend on the selected shooting mode.
In the table below,   indicates the function is available, and a – indicates 
the function is not available.
The functions you cannot use are displayed in gray on the screen.
* When the shooting mode is set to M, the exposure can be adjusted only 
when [ISO] is set to [AUTO].
Shoot Mode 
(51)Exposure 
Comp.Self-timerCont. 
ShootingFace 
DetectionSmile 
ShutterAuto Port. 
Framing
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Various functions
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Various functions
Using the various functions
This manual mainly provides an introduction on the use of the camera and a 
list of functions. To learn more about the camera, refer to “Cyber-shot User 
Guide,” which offers in-depth instructions on the many functions.
The ISO sensitivity can be set to [AUTO], or can be adjusted between ISO 
50 and ISO 25600.
 When you select [AUTO] and press B on the control wheel, you can 
change the range of the [AUTO] setting in [ISO AUTO Maximum]...

Using the various functions
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You can select the desired kind of image processing from among 13 styles, 
and you can also adjust the contrast, saturation, and sharpness for each 
[Creative Style] item.
You can shoot night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod. 
A burst of shots is taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject 
blur, camera shake, and noise.
Creative Style
1Press the Fn button and select [Creative Style].
2Select the desired style using v/V on the control...

Using the various functions
Various functions
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Using the [DRO/Auto HDR] function, you can capture various gradations 
of the contrast of images.
[D-Range Opt.]: By dividing the image into small areas, the camera 
analyses the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the 
background, and produces an image with the optimal brightness and 
gradation.
[Auto HDR]: Shoots 3 images with different exposures, and then overlays 
the correctly exposed image, the bright areas of an under exposed...

Using the various functions
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You can change the settings directly using the Quick Navi screen, which is 
suitable when using a viewfinder (sold separately).
For details on how to attach the viewfinder, refer to the operating 
instructions supplied with the viewfinder.
How to use the Quick Navi screen
1Press DISP on the control wheel to set the screen mode to [For 
viewfinder].
2Press the Fn button to switch to the Quick Navi screen.
In [Auto Mode] or [Scene Selection] mode
In P/A/S/M/[Sweep Panorama]...

Using the various functions
Various functions
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Functions available on the Quick Navi screenAuto Mode/Scene Selection/Image Size/Quality/Drive Mode/Flash Mode/ 
Smile/Face Detect. /Metering Mode/White Balance/ DRO/Auto HDR /
Creative Style/Picture Effect/Auto Port. Framing/Flash Comp./ISO/Aspect 
Ratio/Soft Skin Effect/Autofocus Area
Notes You cannot change the settings of items that are grayed out.
 When using [Creative Style] (page 54), some of the setup tasks can be accomplished 
only on the...

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Viewing images on a computer
Using the software
Use the following applications to optimize use of the images shot with your 
Cyber-shot camera.
 “Image Data Converter”
 “PlayMemories Home”
For details on installation, see pages 61 to 63.
With “Image Data Converter”, you can do the following:
 You can play back and edit images recorded in RAW format with various 
corrections, such as tone curve and sharpness.
 You can adjust images with white balance, exposure, and [Creative 
Style], etc.
 You can...

Using the software
Viewing images on a computer
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With “PlayMemories Home”, you can do the following:
 You can import images shot with the camera to your computer and 
display them on the computer.
 You can organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date 
to view them.
 You can retouch (Red Eye Correction, etc.), print, send still images as e-
mail attachments and change the shooting date.
 You can trim and resize images.
 You can print or save still images with the date.
 You can...

Using the software
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The following computer environments are recommended when using the 
software and importing images via a USB connection.
* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Windows Image 
Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or later is required to use the function 
for creating discs.
** Starter (Edition) is not supported.
The following computer environments are recommended when using the 
software and importing images via a USB connection.
Recommended computer environment...