Sony DIGITAL STILL CAMERA DSC-R1 Read This First page 2

Select the image size for use
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4
1 2
Select . Press MENU.
3
Select (Image Size) by
moving the multi-selector to
b, then select the desired
image size by moving the
multi-selector to v/V.
10M
7M
5M
3M
1M
Image Size
50 pic
• The recordable number of still images is indicated at
the right side of [Image Size].
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Press MENU to complete the
setting.
MENU button
On still image sizes
For details on the image size t "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (page 13)
The default settings are marked with .
Image size* Guidelines No. of images Printing
10M (3888×2592) For storing important images or printing Less
A3/A3+** size or fine A4 size images
7M (3264×2176)
5M (2784×1856) For printing in A4 size or high density
images in A5 size
3M (2160×1440)
1M (1296×864) For printing in postcard size
More Rough
For recording a larger number of images
For creating web pages
* The images recorded using the camera are the same 3:2 ratio as used photograph printing paper or
postcards, etc.
** This is a size larger than A3 size. You can print images with a margin around the A3 size image.
• You can resize the images later ([Resize] t "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (page 68)).
On the recordable number of still images
Recordable number of still images vary depending on the image size selected.
For details on recordable number t "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (page 23)
Maximum number of recordable images
1M
• The number of recordable images can differ according to shooting conditions.
5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode)
5
Holding the camera
Using finder
Using LCD screen
At a low-angle shot
At a high-angle shot
Selecting a flash mode for still images
The flash automatically pops up and strobes when the surroundings are dark or shoot the backlit
subject ( (Auto)). Close the flash by hand after use.
When reducing red-eye or not using the flash
Press and hold (Flash) and turn the main command dial to select
Fine
(No flash).
A A
SL SL
-2 1 0 1 2+
2000 F2.0
• For details on the flash mode t "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (page 50)
• Shooting distance (when [ISO] is set to [AUTO])
W side: Approx. 0.5 to 8.5 m (1 feet 7 3/4 inches to 27 feet 10 3/4 inches)
T side: Approx. 0.4 to 5.0 m (1 feet 3 3/4 inches to 16 feet 4 7/8 inches)
• The flash strobes twice. The first time is to adjust the light quantity.
Shooting close-up (Macro)
Before step 3, set the FOCUS switch to
.
To cancel, set to AUTO.
FOCUS 110min
1M
AUTO MANUAL
M AF
PUSH
AUTO
• The in-focus range becomes narrow, and the complete subject may not entirely be in focus.
• The Auto Focus speed drops.
Shortest shooting distance from the base point of distance mark
Setting all the way to the W side: Approx. 35 cm (13 7/8 inches)
Setting all the way to the T side: Approx. 40 cm (15 3/4 inches)
Using the self-timer
Before step 3, press
/ (Self-timer).
Press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, and a beep sounds until the shutter operates
(approximately 10 seconds later).
To cancel, press / again.
110min 1M
M AF
Self-timer lamp
1
2
Select .
Adjust the angle of the LCD screen for your preference.
Position a subject in the center of the focus frame.
Rotating the LCD screen
Zoom ring
Image on the LCD Recorded image
screen
3
Shoot with the shutter button.
/ button
Press and hold the AE/AF lock indicator
shutter button halfway
Flashing indicator
Multi-selector
down to focus. t Indicator lit/beeps
Base point of distance mark
FOCUS switch
button
M AF
AF range finder frame
Using the zoom
110min
Zoom ring
M AF
• Optical zoom scaling is up to 5×. You can use the digital zoom whose scaling is up to 15×.
For details on the [Digital Zoom] settings and the image quality t "User's Guide/Troubleshooting"
(page 71)
If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on
• If the subject is closer than approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches), use the Macro mode (left column).
• When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flashing
slowly and the beep does not sound. Recompose the shot and focus again or manually adjust the focus in
manual focus mode.
(Auto with red-eye reduction)/
Subjects difficult to focus on are:
– Distant from the camera and dark
– The contrast between the subject and its
background is poor.
– Seen through glass
– Moving fast
To identify items on the screen
t "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (page 19)
To shoot using the finder
With the FINDER/AUTO/LCD switch, you can choose to shoot either using the finder or the
LCD screen. When set to AUTO, the current screen is automatically switched between the finder
and the LCD screen. You can immediately react to the various angles.
FINDER: The image appears in the finder and it does not appear on the LCD screen.
AUTO: When you move your head away from the finder, the available screen is automatically switched from
the finder to the LCD screen.
LCD: The image appears on the LCD screen and it does not appear in the finder.
Finder adjustment
lever
Adjust the finder adjustment lever until the image appears clearly within the finder, then shoot
the image.
• The camera may not automatically detect in the following situations. In such cases, set to a position other
than AUTO.
– When using the finder with eyeglasses on under extremely bright outdoor light. t FINDER
– When using the LCD screen holding the finder closer to your body, such as a shooting at waist level.
t LCD
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6
1
Turn to playback
mode.
Up to 90 degrees Up to 180 degrees
Turn over the LCD screen to the lens side.
The image on the LCD screen is a mirror-
image. However, the image can be normal
when recorded.
/
Press the shutter button
fully down.
To return to the shooting mode
The shutter sounds.
• Press
110min FINE
1M • Press and hold the shutter button halfway down.
96
• Change the position of the mode dial.
To delete images
1 Display the image you want to delete and press AE LOCK/
30 F2.8
2 Select [Delete] by moving the multi-selector to v, then press the center of the multi-selector.
AE LOCK
110min
M AF
To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)
Press
Adjust the portion: Multi-selector (v/V/b/B)
Adjust the zoom scaling: Sub command dial
– Reflective light or with a lustrous finish
– Flashing
– Backlit
Cancel playback zoom: press
To store enlarged images: [Trimming] t "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (page 70)
Viewing an index screen
Press
To return to the single-image screen, press the center of the multi-selector. To display the next
(previous) index screen, keep moving to b/B.
To delete images in index mode
FINDER/AUTO/
LCD switch
1 While an index screen is displayed, press AE LOCK/
moving the multi-selector to v/V, then press the center of the multi-selector.
2 Select the image you want to delete by moving the multi-selector to v/V/b/B, then press the
center of the multi-selector to display the
3 Press AE LOCK/
4 Select [OK] by moving to B, then press the center of the multi-selector.
• To delete all the images in the folder, select [All In This Folder] by moving to v/V in step 1 instead of
[Select], then press the center.
View/delete images
2
Select an image.
110min
1M
3 / 9
or
101-0003 2005 1 1 10:30 PM
BACK/NEXT
Image size is indicated.
AE LOCK/ button
Main command dial
Multi-selector
Sub command dial
button
button
(Playback) again.
(Delete).
110min
1M
2 9 /
To cancel the deletion
Select [Exit], then press the center of the multi-
Delete selector.
Exit
BACK/NEXT
(Playback zoom) while displaying a still image, the image is enlarged double.
Scaling down Scaling up
or the center of the multi-selector
(Index) and select an image by moving the multi-selector to v/V/b/B.
/
To display a To display a previous/
previous/next image next index screen
110min
1M
3 9 /
or
101-0003 101-0003 2005 1 1 2005 1 1 10:30 10:30 PM PM
• SINGLE DISPLAY • SINGLE DISPLAY BACK/NEXT
(Delete) and select [Select] by
(Delete) indicator on the selected image.
Green frame
or
To cancel a selection
Select an image you have previously selected for deletion,
then press the center of the multi-selector to delete the
indicator from the image.
SELECT TO NEXT
(Delete).