Sony RX100 User Guide

							REC  Mode When to  use
(Intelligent
Auto)Use  when you  want  the camera  to  automatically  recognize  the shooting  conditions  and
shoot  some  images continuously.
(Superior
Auto)Use  when you  shoot  images under difficult  conditions,  such  as low  light  or backlit
scenes.
Use  when you  want  to  shoot  a higher -quality image than  in   (Intelligent  Auto)
mode.
(Program
Auto) Use  when you  want  to  shoot  using customized shooting  settings  with  the exposure
(both  the shutter speed and  the aperture value) adjusted  automatically.
Notes In  [Intelligent Auto]  mode,  you  may be  unable  to  shoot  low  light  or backlit  scenes  clearly.
In  [Superior Auto]  mode,  it takes some  time to  record  an  image,  because  the camera  overlays the
images.
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Top page > Shooting > Setting  REC  mode > Superior  Auto
Superior Auto
The camera  combines  Scene  Recognition  and  high-quality image technology  to  automatically  shoot
images with  the optimal settings.
For details on  the Scene  Recognition  function,  see  “Scene  Recognition.” [Details]
1 .  Set  the mode  dial to  
 (Superior  Auto).
2 .  Shoot  with  the shutter button.
The camera  shoots  burst images when needed  and  overlays the multiple  images.  By  overlaying the
images,  the camera  records  an  image with  less  subject  blur  and  noise.
What  is  the difference  between  [Superior  Auto]  mode  and  [Intelligent Auto]  mode ?
In  [Superior Auto]  mode,  the camera  shoots  burst images based on  the recognized scene,  then  creates
a composite of  the burst images (Overlay  shooting).
The camera  automatically  corrects the backlight  and  reduces the noise by overlaying images,  so a
higher -quality image results  than  in  [Intelligent Auto]  mode.
: Scene  Recognition
 Night  Scene
 Night  Portrait
 Backlight
 Backlight Portrait
 Landscape
 Macro
 Portrait
 Baby
 Spotlight
 Low  Brightness
 Tripod
 Move
: Overlaying  processing
 Hand-held Twilight
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							 Anti Motion  Blur
 Backlight Correction  HDR
The camera  automatically  selects  an  overlaying mode  based on  the recognized scene,  and  
(overlay) appears  on  the screen.
Notes When  the camera  overlays the images,  it takes more  time to  record  an  image.
In  low  light  conditions  such  as night  scenes,  set  [Flash Mode]  to  [Flash Off]  to  achieve  the optimal
effect  of  the overlaid  images.
When  [Quality]  is set  to  [RAW] or [RAW  &  JPEG],  the camera  does  not overlay the images.
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Before  Use
Shooting
Viewing
Using MENU  items (Shooting)
Using MENU  items (Viewing)
Changing  settings
Viewing  images on  a TV
Using with  your  computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
Precautions/About  this camera
  Contents  list
Top page > Shooting > Setting  REC  mode > Program  Auto
Program Auto
Allows you  to  shoot  with  the exposure  adjusted  automatically  (both  the shutter speed and  the aperture
value).  Also  you  can  select  various settings  using the menu.
1 .  Set  the mode  dial to  
 (Program  Auto).
2 .  Shoot  with  the shutter button.
Program shift
You  can  change  the aperture (F  value) and  shutter speed combination while  keeping  the exposure  fixed
when flash  is set  to  [Flash Off].
1 .  Turn the control  wheel.
“
” on  the screen  changes  to  “” and  the shooting  mode  changes  to  program shift.
2 .  Turn the control  wheel  to  select  the aperture (F  value) and  shutter speed combination.
3 .  Shoot  with  the shutter button.
To  cancel program shift,  turn the control  wheel  to  return  the indication to  “
”.
Notes
According  to  the brightness  of  the environment,  the program shift  may not be  used.
Set  the mode  dial to  the one  other  than  “
” or turn off  the power to  cancel the setting  you  made.
When  the brightness  changes, the aperture (F  value) and  shutter speed also  change  while
maintaining  the shift  amount.
When  [Flash Mode]  setting  is changed,  program shift  is canceled.
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Before  Use
Shooting
Viewing
Using MENU  items (Shooting)
Using MENU  items (Viewing)
Changing  settings
Viewing  images on  a TV
Using with  your  computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
Precautions/About  this camera
  Contents  list
Top page > Shooting > Setting  REC  mode > Aperture  Priority
Aperture Priority
Allows you  to  adjust  the focus range or degree  of  background defocus.
1 .  Set  the mode  dial to  
 (Aperture  Priority).
2 .  Turn the control  wheel  to  select  the aperture (F  value).
You  can  select  an  aperture (F  value) from F1.8  to  F11.  (When  you  turn the W/T (zoom)  lever  to
the T  side,  the minimum aperture (F  value) will increase.)
The shutter speed is automatically  adjusted  from 1/2000 seconds to  8 seconds.
3 .  Shoot  with  the shutter button.
About aperture  priority
The lower the aperture (F  value),  the wider the hole that  lets light  pass  through.  The depth  of  focus
decreases, and  everything  except  objects  within a narrow range of  distance will be  out of  focus.
This is good for  portraits, etc.
The higher  the aperture (F  value),  the smaller the hole that  lets light  pass  through.  Both objects
relatively  close  and  far  away  from the lens  will appear  sharp.  This is good for  landscapes,  etc.
Notes If the proper exposure  is not obtained  after  making the settings, the setting  value indicators  on  the
screen  flash. You  can  shoot  in  this condition,  but we  recommend  that  you  adjust  the flashing  values
again.
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							The brightness  of  the image displayed on  the screen  may differ from the actual  recorded  image.
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Using MENU  items (Shooting)
Using MENU  items (Viewing)
Changing  settings
Viewing  images on  a TV
Using with  your  computer
Printing
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Top page > Shooting > Setting  REC  mode > Shutter Priority
Shutter Priority
You  can  shoot  still  images after  adjusting  the shutter speed manually.
1 .  Set  the mode  dial to  
 (Shutter Priority).
2 .  Turn the control  wheel  to  select  the shutter speed value.
You  can  select  a shutter speed from 1/2000 seconds to  30  seconds.
3 .  Shoot  with  the shutter button.
About shutter speed
When  you  set  the shutter speed faster,  moving objects  such  as running  people,  cars or splashing
water, etc., appear  stopped.
When  you  set  the shutter speed slower,  the traces of  moving objects  such  as a river  current  etc.,
appear. You  can  shoot  more  natural live  action  images.
Notes When  the shutter speed is fast, the amount  of  flash  light  may be  insufficient even  if you  fire the
flash.
If the proper exposure  is not obtained  after  making the settings, the setting  value indicators  on  the
screen  flash. You  can  shoot  in  this condition,  but we  recommend  that  you  adjust  the flashing  values
again.
Shutter speed of  0.4 seconds or longer  is indicated  by [˝], for  example, 0.4˝.
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							When  you  set  the shutter speed slower,  using a tripod  is recommended to  prevent  the effects  of
vibration.
If you  select  slow  shutter speeds,  it takes time to  process  the data.
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Before  Use
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Using MENU  items (Shooting)
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Viewing  images on  a TV
Using with  your  computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
Precautions/About  this camera
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Top page > Shooting > Setting  REC  mode > Manual  Exposure
Manual Exposure
BULB
You  can  shoot  at  your  favorite  exposure  by manually  setting  the shutter speed and  aperture value.
1 .  Set  the mode  dial to  
 (Manual  Exposure).
2 .  Press 
 on  the control  wheel  to  select  the shutter speed or aperture (F  value).
Each  time you  press  the center  of  the control  wheel, the item to  be  set  will change.
3 .  Turn the control  wheel  to  select  a value.
Control wheel Feature
Moving items
Shutter speed or aperture (F  value) settings
Select  a shutter speed from 1/2000 seconds to  30  seconds.  You  can  also  shoot  in  [BULB]  mode.
When  zoom  is set  fully  to  W, you  can  select  an  aperture of  F1.8  or F11.
When  zoom  is set  fully  to  T, you  can  select  an  aperture of  F4.9  or F11.
4 .  Press the shutter button  to  shoot  the image.
Setting the shutter speed and  aperture  (F  value)
The difference between  the value you  set  and  the proper exposure  judged  by the camera  appears  as a
metered  manual  (MM) value on  the screen.
A :  Shutter speed value
B :  Aperture  value
C :  Metered  manual  (MM)
If you  set  the exposure  value toward  +,  the images become brighter;  toward  –,  the images become
darker.  “0” indicates  the appropriate exposure  as analyzed  by the camera.
Shutter speed of  0.4 seconds or longer  is indicated  by [”], for  example, 0.4”.
When  you  set  the shutter speed slower,  using a tripod  is recommended to  prevent  the effects  of
vibration.
If you  select  slow  shutter speeds,  it takes time to  process  the data.
Notes [ISO  AUTO] cannot  be  selected for  [ISO]  in  [Manual Exposure]  mode.
If proper exposure  is not obtained  by your  settings, the setting  value indicators  on  the screen  will
flash. You  can  shoot  in  this condition,  but exposure  readjustment  is recommended.
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							BULB
You  can  shoot  trails  with  long exposure. [BULB]  is suitable  for  shooting  trails  of  light,  such  as fireworks.1 .  Set  the mode  dial to  
 (Manual  Exposure).
2 .  Press 
 on  the control  wheel  to  select  shutter speed.
3 .  Turn the control  wheel  counterclockwise  until  [BULB]  is indicated.
4.  Press the shutter button  halfway down to  adjust  the focus.
5 .  Press and  hold the shutter button  for  the duration  of  the shooting.
As  long as the shutter button  is pressed,  the shutter remains open.
Notes Since  the shutter speed becomes slow  and  the camera  shake  tends  to  occur  more  easily,  it is
recommended that  you  use  a tripod.
The longer  the exposure  time,  the more  conspicuous the noise on  the image.
After  shooting, noise reduction  (Long Exposure NR)  will be  done for  the same  amount  of  time that
the shutter was  open.  You  cannot  do  any  further shooting  during  the reduction.
When  the [Smile  Shutter]  or [Auto  HDR]  function  is activated,  you  cannot  set  the shutter speed to
[BULB].
If the [Smile  Shutter]  or [Auto  HDR]  function  is used  with  the shutter speed set  to  [BULB],  the
shutter speed is temporarily  set  to  30  seconds.
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