Starting the recording mode

Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures

How to use the VOICE RECORDING mode ( ) A voice can be recorded for as long as the available recording time (max:1hour) allows.

1.In any mode with the exception of Movie clip mode, select the VOICE RECORDING mode by pressing the Voice recording button twice.

2.Press the shutter button to record a voice.

-Press the shutter button once and voice is recorded for as long as the available recording time (max:1hour) allows. The recording time will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Voice will still be recorded if the shutter button is released.

-If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again.

-File type : *.wav

REC:Shutter EXIT:

[ VOICE RECORDING mode ]

Pressing the shutter button down half way.

Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge. Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture.

[ Lightly press the shutter button ]

[ Press the shutter button ]

The available recording time may vary depending on shooting conditions and

camera settings.

 

When the Flash Off or Slow synchro mode is selected in a low lighting condition,

the camera shake warning indicator (

) may appear on the LCD monitor.

*A distance of 40cm between you and the camera (microphone) is the best distance to record sound.

In this case, use a tripod, support the camera on a solid surface or change to

flash shot mode.

Shooting against the light :

Please do not take pictures to the sunlight direction. Taking a picture against the

sun may make the picture dark. To take a picture against the sun, please use the

[Backlight] in the scene shooting mode (see page 16), fill-in flash (see page 25),

spot metering (see page 37), or exposure compensation (see page 34).

Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.

Compose the image by using the LCD monitor.

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Sony DIGIMAX S850 user manual Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures