Sony Dschx90vb Manual

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Red: 
Enhances  outlines  in red.
Yellow:  
Enhances  outlines  in yellow.
White : 
Enhances  outlines  in white.
[67] How  to Use
Using shooting functionsAdjusting the focus
AF Illuminator (still image)
The AF illuminator supplies fill  light to focus more easily on a subject in dark  surroundings.
The red  AF illuminator allows the product to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed
halfway, until the focus is locked.
1.  MENU  → 
 (Camera Settings )  → [AF Illuminator] → desired setting.
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Auto:
Uses the AF illuminator.
Off :
Does not use the AF illuminator.
Note
You cannot  use [AF Illuminator] in the following situations:
In movie mode
In [iSweep Panorama] mode
When  [Scene Selection] is  set to the following modes:
[Landscape]
[Adv.Sports  Shooting]
[Night Scene]
[Pet]
[Fireworks]
The AF illuminator emits a very bright  light. Although  there is no health hazard, do not
look directly into the AF illuminator at close range. 
						

							[68] How  to UseUsing shooting functionsAdjusting the exposure
Exposure Comp.
Based on the exposure value set by auto  exposure, you can make  the entire  image brighter
or darker if you adjust [Exposure  Comp.] to the plus side or minus side, respectively
(exposure  compensation). Normally, exposure is set automatically (auto exposure).1. 
/(Exposure Comp. ) on the control  wheel → press  the left/right side of the
control  wheel or turn the control  wheel, and select the desired exposure range.
When using [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto], you can display the settings  screen
for  [Photo Creativity]  by pressing 
/.
You can adjust the exposure in a range of –3.0  EV to +3.0 EV.
Note
You can adjust the exposure in a range of –2.0  EV to +2.0 EV for movies.
If you shoot  a subject in extremely bright  or dark  conditions, or when you use the flash,
you may not be able to get a satisfactory effect.
When you use [Manual Exposure] , you can compensate  for the exposure only when [ISO]
is set to [ISO  AUTO] .
[69] How  to Use
Using shooting functionsAdjusting the exposure
Metering Mode
Selects the metering mode  that sets which part of the screen  to measure for determining the
exposure. 1.  MENU  → 
 (Camera Settings)  → [Metering Mode]  → desired setting.
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Multi:
Measures light on each area  after  dividing the total area  into multiple  areas  and determines
the proper exposure of the entire  screen  (Multi -pattern metering).
Center:  
Measures the average brightness of the entire  screen, while emphasizing the central  area  of
the screen  (Center-weighted  metering).
Spot:   
						

							Measures only the central  area  (Spot metering).  This function  is useful when the subject is
backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background.
Note
The setting  is fixed to [Multi] in the following shooting modes:
[Intelligent Auto]
[Superior Auto]
[Scene Selection]
Zoom functions  other than  optical zoom
[70] How  to UseUsing shooting functionsAdjusting the exposure
Zebra
The zebra  pattern will appear over  part of an image if the brightness level of that part meets
the IRE level that you set. Use this zebra  pattern as a guide  to adjust the brightness.
1.  MENU  → 
 (Custom Settings)  → [Zebra] → desired setting.
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Off: 
Does not display the zebra  pattern.
70/75/80/85/90/95/100/100+:  
Adjusts the brightness level.
Note
The zebra  pattern is not displayed during HDMI connection.
[71] How  to Use
Using shooting functionsAdjusting the exposure
Exposure Set. Guide
You can set whether to display a guide  when you change the exposure. 1.  MENU  → 
 (Custom Settings)  → [Exposure  Set. Guide]  → desired setting.
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Off:  
						

							Does not display the guide.
On: 
Displays the guide.
[72] How  to UseUsing shooting functionsSelecting a drive mode  (Continuous
shooting/Self-timer)
Drive Mode
You can set the drive mode, such as continuous or self-timer shooting.
1.  MENU  → 
 (Camera Settings)  → [Drive Mode] → desired setting.
You can also set the drive mode  by pressing / ([Drive Mode]) button of the
control  wheel.
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Single  Shooting:  
Shoots one still  image.  Normal shooting mode.
Cont. Shooting:  
Shoots images continuously while you press  and hold down the shutter button.
Self-timer:  
Shoots an image using the self-timer after  a designated number of seconds have elapsed
since the shutter button was pressed.
Self-timer(Cont):  
Shoots a designated number of images using the self-timer after  a designated number of
seconds have elapsed  since the shutter button was pressed.
Cont. Bracket:  
Shoots images while holding the shutter button down, each with different degrees of
brightness.
Single  Bracket:  
Shoots a specified  number of images,  one by one,  each with a different degree of
brightness. 
						

							WB bracket: 
Shoots a total of three images,  each with different color tones  according to the selected
settings  for white balance, color temperature and color filter.
DRO Bracket:  
Shoots a total of three images,  each at a different degree of D-Range  Optimizer.
[73] How  to Use
Using shooting functionsSelecting a drive mode  (Continuous
shooting/Self-timer)
Cont. Shooting
Shoots maximum 10 images while you press  the shutter button.
1.  MENU → 
 (Camera Settings)  → [Drive Mode] → [Cont. Shooting] .
2 .  Select the desired mode  using the right/left side of the control  wheel.
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Continuous Shooting: Hi: 
Continuous shooting speed is set at a maximum of about  10 images per  second.
  Continuous Shooting: Lo : 
Continuous shooting speed is set at a maximum of about  2 images per  second.
Note
Continuous shooting is unavailable in the following situations:
The  shooting mode  has been  set to [iSweep Panorama] .
The  shooting mode  is  set to [Scene Selection] and a scene other than  [Adv.Sports Shooting]  is
selected.
The   [Picture Effect] is  set to [Soft Focus] , [HDR  Painting] , [Rich-tone  Mono.] , [Miniature],
[Watercolor] , or [Illustration].
The   [DRO/Auto HDR]  is  set to [Auto HDR] .
[ISO]  is  set to [Multi Frame NR] .
[Smile Shutter]  is  being  used.
[74] How  to UseUsing shooting functionsSelecting a drive mode  (Continuous
shooting/Self-timer)
Self-timer 
						

							Shoots an image using the self-timer after  a designated number of seconds have elapsed
since the shutter button was pressed.1.  MENU  → 
 (Camera Settings)  → [Drive Mode] → [Self -timer].
2 .  Select the desired mode  using the right/left side of the control  wheel.
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Self-timer: 10 Sec : 
Sets  the 10-second delay self-timer.
When you press  the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes,  a beep sounds,  and the
shutter operates after  10 seconds.  To cancel the self-timer, press  the shutter button again.
Self-timer: 5 Sec : 
Sets  the 5-second delay self-timer. 
When you press  the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes,  a beep sounds,  and the
shutter operates after  5 seconds.  To cancel the self-timer, press  the shutter button again.
Self-timer: 2 Sec : 
Sets  the 2-second delay self-timer. This reduces the camera-shake caused by pressing the
shutter button.
Hint
Press the / button of the control  wheel to end the self-timer.
Press the / button and select  (Single Shooting ) of the control  wheel to cancel
the self-timer.
Note
The self-timer is unavailable in the following situations:
The  shooting mode  is  set to [iSweep Panorama] .
[Adv.Sports Shooting]  in [Scene Selection]
[Smile Shutter]
[75] How  to UseUsing shooting functionsSelecting a drive mode  (Continuous
shooting/Self-timer)
Self-timer(Cont)
Shoots a designated number of images using the self-timer after  a designated number of
seconds have elapsed  since the shutter button was pressed. You can choose the best from
multiple  shots.
1.  MENU  → 
 (Camera Settings)  → [Drive Mode] → [Self -timer(Cont)]. 
						

							2.  Select the desired mode  using the right/left side of the control  wheel.
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Self-timer(Cont.): 10 Sec. 3 Img. : 
Shoots three frames in succession  10 seconds after  you press  the shutter button.
When you press  the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes,  a beep sounds,  and the
shutter operates after  10 seconds.
Self-timer(Cont.): 5 Sec. 3 Img. : 
Shoots three frames in succession  5 seconds after  you press  the shutter button. When you
press  the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes,  a beep sounds,  and the shutter
operates after  5 seconds.
Self-timer(Cont.): 2 Sec. 3 Img. : 
Shoots three frames in succession  2 seconds after  you press  the shutter button. When you
press  the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes,  a beep sounds,  and the shutter
operates after  2 seconds.
Hint
Press the / button of the control  wheel to end the self-timer.
Press the / button and select  (Single Shooting ) of the control  wheel to
release the self-timer.
[76] How  to Use
Using shooting functionsSelecting a drive mode  (Continuous
shooting/Self-timer)
Cont. Bracket
Shoots multiple  images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and
then  to lighter.  Press and hold down the shutter button until the bracket recording is
completed. 
You can select an image that suits your  intention, after  recording.
1.  MENU → 
(Camera Settings )  → [Drive Mode]  → [Cont. Bracket] .
2 .  Select the desired mode  using the right/left side of the control  wheel.
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Cont. Bracket:  0.3EV 3 Image :
This setting  shoots  three images continuously with an exposure value shifted  by plus or
minus 0.3 EV.
Cont. Bracket:  0.7EV 3 Image : 
						

							This setting  shoots  three images continuously with an exposure value shifted  by plus or
minus 0.7 EV.
Cont. Bracket:  1.0EV 3 Image:
This setting  shoots  three images continuously with an exposure value shifted  by plus or
minus 1.0 EV.
Cont. Bracket:  2.0EV 3 Image :
This setting  shoots  three images continuously with an exposure value shifted  by plus or
minus 2.0 EV.
Cont. Bracket:  3.0EV 3 Image :
This setting  shoots  three images continuously with an exposure value shifted  by plus or
minus 3.0 EV.
Note
The last shot is shown on the Auto Review.
When  [ISO  AUTO] is selected in [Manual Exposure]  mode, the exposure is changed by
adjusting  the ISO value. If a setting  other than  [ISO  AUTO] is selected,  the exposure is
changed by adjusting  the shutter speed.
When you adjust the exposure, the exposure is shifted  based on the compensated  value.
Bracket shooting is unavailable in the following situations:
The  shooting mode  is  set to [Intelligent Auto] , [Superior Auto] , [Scene Selection], or [iSweep
Panorama].
When the flash is used,  the product performs  flash bracket shooting, which shifts the
amount of flash light even if [Cont. Bracket] is selected.  Press the shutter button for each
image.
[77] How  to Use
Using shooting functionsSelecting a drive mode  (Continuous
shooting/Self-timer)
Single Bracket
Shoots multiple  images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and
then  to lighter.  Press the shutter button for each image.  You can select an image that suits
your  purpose after  recording.
1.  MENU  → 
 (Camera Settings )  → [Drive Mode] → [Single Bracket] .
2 .  Select the desired mode  using the right/left side of the control  wheel. 
						

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Single  Bracket:  0.3EV 3 Image:
This setting  shoots  a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted  by plus or
minus 0.3 EV.
Single  Bracket:  0.7EV 3 Image :
This setting  shoots  a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted  by plus or
minus 0.7 EV.
Single  Bracket:  1.0EV 3 Image :
This setting  shoots  a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted  by plus or
minus 1.0 EV.
Single  Bracket:  2.0EV 3 Image :
This setting  shoots  a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted  by plus or
minus 2.0 EV.
Single  Bracket:  3.0EV 3 Image :
This setting  shoots  a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted  by plus or
minus 3.0 EV.
Note
When  [ISO  AUTO] is selected in [Manual Exposure]  mode, the exposure is changed by
adjusting  the ISO value. If a setting  other than  [ISO  AUTO] is selected,  the exposure is
changed by adjusting  the shutter speed.
When you adjust the exposure, the exposure is shifted  based on the compensated  value.
Bracket shooting is unavailable in the following situations:
The  shooting mode  is  set to [Intelligent Auto] , [Superior Auto] , [Scene Selection], or [iSweep
Panorama].
[78] How  to UseUsing shooting functionsSelecting a drive mode  (Continuous
shooting/Self-timer)
WB bracket
Shoots three images,  each with different color tones  according to the selected settings  of
white balance, color temperature and color filter.
1.  MENU  → 
 (Camera Settings)  → [Drive Mode] → [WB bracket] .
2 .  Select the desired mode  using the right/left side of the control  wheel. 
						

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White Balance Bracket:  Lo:
Records a series of three images with small changes in the white balance.
White Balance Bracket:  Hi:
Records a series of three images with large changes in the white balance.
Note
The last shot is shown on the Auto Review.
[79] How  to Use
Using shooting functionsSelecting a drive mode  (Continuous
shooting/Self-timer)
DRO Bracket
You can record a total of three images,  each at a different degree of D-Range  Optimizer
value.
1.  MENU  → 
 (Camera Settings)  → [Drive Mode] → [DRO Bracket] .
2 .  Select the desired mode  using the right/left side of the control  wheel.
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DRO Bracket:  Lo :
Records a series of three images with small changes in the D-Range  Optimizer value.
DRO Bracket:  Hi:
Records a series of three images with large changes in the D-Range  Optimizer value.
Note
The last shot is shown on the Auto Review.
[80] How  to Use
Using shooting functionsSelecting a drive mode  (Continuous
shooting/Self-timer)
Settings for bracket shooting
You can set the self-timer in bracket shooting mode, and the shooting order for exposure