Sony Dschx90vb Manual

[51] How  to UseUsing shooting functionsSelecting still  image size/image quality
Image Size (still image)
The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on
large-format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded.1.  MENU   → 
 (Camera Settings)  → [Image Size] → desired setting.
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Image size when [Aspect Ratio] is 3:2
L: 16M  4896×3264 pixels
M: 8.9M 3648×2432 pixels
S:  4.5M 2592×1728 pixels
Image size when [
Aspect Ratio]...

3:2:
Suitable for standard prints.
4:3:
For shooting in a size suitable  for viewing on a computer.
16:9:
For viewing on a high-definition  TV.
1:1:
For shooting in composition as a medium format camera.
[53] How  to Use
Using shooting functionsSelecting still  image size/image quality
Quality (still image)
Selects the compression format of still  images.1.  MENU  → 
 (Camera Settings )  → [Quality] → desired setting.
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Fine: 
File format: JPEG 
The image is compressed  in the JPEG format...

1.  MENU  →  (Camera Settings )  → [Panorama: Size]  → desired setting.
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When [Panorama: Direction] is [Up]  or [Down]
Standard : 3424×1920
Wide : 4912×1920
When  [Panorama: Direction] is [Left]  or [Right]
Standard : 4912×1080
Wide : 7152×1080
360°:  Allows you to shoot  in the size of 11520×1080, 360 degrees around.
[55] How  to Use
Using shooting functionsSelecting still  image size/image quality
Panorama: Direction
Sets  the direction to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images....

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 (Single-shot AF): 
The product locks the focus when the focus adjustment is achieved. Use [Single-shot AF]
when the subject is motionless.
 (DMF): 
Allows you to use manual focus and auto  focus in combination.
 (Manual Focus): 
Adjusts the focus manually. If you cannot  focus on the intended subject using auto  focus,
use manual focus.
Note
If the subject is too close, the image may show any dust or fingerprints  on the lens. Wipe
the lens with a soft cloth, etc.
Hint
If you shoot...

by rotating the control  wheel.
Expand Flexible Spot:
If the product fails to focus on the single selected point,  it uses the focus points around the
flexible spot as the second priority  area  to achieve  focus.
On the Flexible  Spot shooting screen, you can change the size of the AF range finder  frame
by rotating the control  wheel.
[58] How  to Use
Using shooting functionsAdjusting the focus
Center Lock-on AF
When you press  the center button, the camera detects the subject positioned in the center...

Lock-on AF does not work in the following situations:
In [iSweep Panorama] mode
When  [Scene Selection] is  set to [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti  Motion  Blur]
When shooting in Manual Focus  mode
When using the digital zoom
The camera may not be able to resume tracking  for a while after  it loses the track of the
subject.
[59] How  to Use
Using shooting functionsAdjusting the focus
Focus-lock
Shoots images with the focus locked on the desired subject in auto  focus mode. 1.  MENU  → 
 (Camera Settings )...

When you rotate the control  ring,  the focus distance is displayed on the screen.
3 .  Press the shutter button fully down to take the picture.
Note
When you use the viewfinder, adjust the diopter level to obtain the correct focus on the
viewfinder.
If you re-select the [Focus  Mode], any focus distance that you set manually  will be
canceled.
[61] How  to Use
Using shooting functionsAdjusting the focus
Direct manual focus (DMF)
You can make  fine adjustments manually  after  the focus is locked. 
You...

When you rotate the control  ring,  the focus distance is displayed on the screen.
4 .  Press the shutter button fully down to shoot  an image.
[62] How  to Use
Using shooting functionsAdjusting the focus
MF Assist (still image)
Enlarges  the image on the screen  automatically to make  manual focusing easier.  This works
in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. 1.  MENU  → 
 (Custom  Settings )  → [MF  Assist] → [On].
2 .  Turn the control  ring to adjust the focus.
The image is enlarged.
Note...

You can check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting.
1.  MENU  →  (Camera Settings)  → [Focus  Magnifier] .
2 .  Press 
 on the center of the control  wheel to enlarge the image and select the
position  you want to enlarge using up/down/left/right side of the control  wheel.
You can change the magnifier scaling in two steps by pressing  in the center, and
close the focus magnifier mode  and return to the normal shooting display by
pressing 
 three times.
3 .  Confirm  the focus.
4 .  Press the...

Magnifies the images until you press  the shutter button.
[65] How  to UseUsing shooting functionsAdjusting the focus
Peaking Level
Enhances  the outline  of in-focus ranges using a specific color in Manual Focus or Direct
Manual Focus shooting. This function  allows you to confirm the focus easily. This setting  will
become activated  when you shoot  still  images or movies.1.  MENU  → 
 (Custom Settings)  → [Peaking Level]  → desired setting.
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High:
Sets  the peaking  level to high....