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Basic techniques for better images

The default settings are marked with .

Image size

Usage guidelines

No. of images

Printing

9M

For prints up to A3+(13×19")

Less

Fine

(3456×2592)

3:2 (8M)*1

Shoot in 3:2 aspect ratio

(3456×2304)

5M

For prints up to A4(8×10")

(2592⋅1944)

3M

For prints up to 10×15 cm

(2048⋅1536)

(4×6") or 13×18 cm (5×7")

VGA

Shoot at small image size

(640×480)

for e-mail attachments

More

Rough

16:9 (6M)*2

For viewing on HDTVs and

Less

Fine

(3456×1944)

printing up to A4(8×10")

16:9 (2M)*2

For viewing on HDTVs

(1920×1080)

More

Rough

*1) Images are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio, same as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.

*2) Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing (page 138).

	Movie image size	Frame/Second	Usage guidelines
	640(Fine) (640×480)	Approx. 30	Shoot high quality movie for display on TV

	640(Standard) (640×480)	Approx. 17	Shoot standard quality movie for display on
			TV

	320 (320×240)	Approx. 8	Shoot at small image size for e-mail
			attachments

•The larger the image size, the higher the image quality.

•The higher the number of frames per second, the smoother the playback image.

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Contents

DSC-H50 “Instruction Manual” “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” Notes on using the camera Notes on using the camera The images used in this Handbook Table of contents Basic Operations Using the shooting functions Using the viewing functions Customizing the settings Viewing images on a TV Using your computer Printing still images Troubleshooting Others Index Basic techniques for better images Focus Basic techniques for better images Hints for preventing blur Camera shake Subject blur Exposure Adjusting the light intensity Exposure Hints for the exposure value (EV) Adjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) High ISO sensitivity Low ISO sensitivity Records a smoother image Color On the effects of lighting Quality On “image quality” and “image size” Page Flash On using the flash Identifying parts Identifying parts Bottom Page Using the accessories Using the accessories Storing the lens hood Attaching a conversion lens (not supplied) Remote Control Notes To change the battery of the Remote Control Indicators on the screen Indicators on the screen REC Standby ISO400 F3.5 Page When playing back still images When playing back movies 0:00:12 9:30 AM z STOP Page Changing the screen display Using the internal memory Using the mode dial Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode) Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode) When shooting movies: If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on Shooting in Easy Shooting mode W/T Using the zoom Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Macro (Shooting close-up) Using the self-timer Page Shooting still images (Scene Selection) Shooting still images (Scene Selection) Scene Selection modes Modes selected from the mode dial Modes selected from the menu screen Functions you can use in Scene Selection Shooting in Smile Shutter mode Page Shooting in the dark (Night Shot) Using the wheel dial Shooting with manual adjustment Shooting with manual adjustment Shooting with Program Shift Shooting with shutter speed priority mode The setting range of the shutter speed Shooting with aperture priority mode Shooting with manual exposure mode ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity EV: Adjusting the light intensity Focus: Changing the focus method To set the Flexible Spot AF To set the semi manual focus/manual focus REC Mode: Setting the continuous shooting/bracket shooting On the Burst On the Bracket Metering Mode: Selecting the metering mode Viewing images Viewing images To view an index screen Viewing still images as a slideshow Viewing still images as a slideshow To change the setup Page Page Deleting images Deleting images When you select [This Image] When you select [Multiple Images] When you select [All Images in Date Range]/[All In This Folder] Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu HOME items Using the menu items 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Function Guide 2 Select a desired menu item with v/V on the control button 3 Select a setting with b/B Menu items Menu items Viewing menu (page 78) Shooting menu Shooting menuFor details on the operation 1 page For Easy Shooting mode For movie Flash: Flash setting Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject Smile Detection: Setting the Smile Detection function Smile Detection Sensitivity: Setting the Smile Detection Sensitivity Bracket Set: Setting the bracket type Scene Recognition: Determining the scene to be shot and taking the shot About scenes that are recognized White Balance: Adjusting the color tones To capture the basic white color in [One Push Set] mode Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light Red Eye Reduction: Setting the Red Eye Reduction function DRO: Optimizing the brightness and contrast Noise Reduction: Adjusting the Noise Reduction Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects Color Filter: Setting the Color Filter function Color Saturation: Adjusting the Color Saturation Contrast: Adjusting the Contrast Sharpness: Adjusting the Sharpness SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blurmode (Shooting Settings): Selecting the Shooting Settings Selecting the View Mode Viewing menu Viewing menu (Filter by Faces): Playing back images filtered to meet certain conditions (Add / Remove Favorites): Adding/Removing Favorites To add an image to a Favorites group To select and add multiple images to a Favorites group To add all the images of a specified date To remove from Favorites (Slideshow): Playing back a series of images (Retouch): Retouching still images To retouch the still images Page Page Page (Multi-PurposeResize): Changing the image size according to usage (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure To protect an image To select and protect images To cancel the protection : Adding a Print order mark (Print): Printing images using a printer (Rotate): Rotating a still image (Select Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images To cancel selecting the folder Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings 5 Select a setting with v/V, then press z To cancel the setting change Manage Memory Manage Memory Change REC.Folder To cancel changing the recording folder Copy To cancel copying Memory Tool — Internal Memory Tool Settings SettingsFor details on the operation 1 page Smile demo mode USB Connect COMPONENT Video Out Wide Zoom Display AF Illuminator Grid Line AF Mode Digital Zoom Conversion Lens Flash Sync Auto Orientation Auto Review Expanded Focus Clock Settings Clock Settings To cancel the clock setting Language Setting Language Setting Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV Viewing an image by connecting the camera to an HDTV 3 Press the (Playback) button to turn on the camera On “PhotoTV HD” On TV color systems NTSC system PAL system Enjoying your Windows computer Recommended computer environment Installing the software (supplied) Installing the software (supplied) On the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied) Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser” Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser” Copying images to a computer Viewing images on your computer 2 Import the images Image file storage destinations and file names Page Copying images to a computer without “Picture Motion Browser” Copying images to a computer -WindowsVista/XP Copying images to a computer without “Picture Motion Browser” 4 Double-click[DCIM] For Windows 2 Select the still images to be exported on the main window Using the “Music Transfer” (supplied) Using your Macintosh computer Using your Macintosh computer 4 View images on the computer To install “Music Transfer” To add/change Music files Technical Support Viewing “Cyber-shot Step-upGuide” How to print still images Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Stage 2: Connecting the camera Stage 4: Printing 1 Select print settings with v/V/b [Quantity] [Layout] [Size] Printing at a shop Printing at a shop Selecting and marking the images 4 Press the MENU button 5 Select [OK] with v, then press z To cancel the selection Troubleshooting Battery pack and power Cannot insert the battery pack Cannot turn on the camera The power turns off suddenly The remaining charge indicator is incorrect Cannot shoot in Smile Shutter mode This subject is not visible on the screen (Play back) Anti-blurfunction does not work Recording takes a long time The image is out of focus The flash does not work Fuzzy white circular spots appear in images shot using the flash The close-upshoot function (Macro) does not work Macro shooting cannot be released The date and time are not displayed on the LCD screen The image is too dark The image is too bright The image colors are not correct Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject The whole image becomes reddish when you shoot something bright Viewing images Cannot play back images The date and time are not displayed The image appears rough right after playback starts Left and right sides of the screen are shown in black Computers Computer OS compatibility with camera is unknown Your computer does not recognize the camera Cannot copy images Cannot play back images on your computer You do not know how to use “Picture Motion Browser” Cannot print an image Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera “Memory Stick Duo” Cannot insert a “Memory Stick Duo” Printing Images are printed with both edges cut off Cannot print images with the date PictBridge compliant printer A connection cannot be established Printing is canceled Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode “---- -- --”is printed on the date-insertedpart of the image Cannot select the print size Cannot print the image at the size selected The lens gets fogged The lens does not move when you turn off the camera The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera You want to change the date or time Warning indicators and messages Warning indicators and messages Cannot access Memory Stick Access denied Error formatting Memory Stick Error formatting internal memory Memory Stick locked No memory space on internal memory Macro is invalid Flash settings cannot be changed Maximum number of images already selected Low battery power Printer busy Unable to detect face for retouch Turn the power off and on again Self-Timeris invalid Recover data Recovering data Using the camera abroad — Power sources On the “Memory Stick Duo” On the “Memory Stick Duo” Notes on using the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (not supplied) Notes on using “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (not supplied) On the battery pack On the battery charger Index Page Page Notes on the License On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software