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Sony DSC-RX1/RX1R manual Situations this camera has difficulty handling, Low light conditions

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Using MENU items (Shooting)

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Situations this camera has difficulty handling

The camera cannot take full advantage of some features under certain circumstances.

When shooting under the following conditions, either recompose the shot or change the shooting mode, then shoot the images again.

Low light conditions

	Viewing images on a TV	Sweep Panorama
		Tracking focus
	Using with your computer	Tracking focus
	Using with your computer	Overly bright conditions

	Printing
	Printing	Tracking focus
		Tracking focus
	Troubleshooting	Varying levels of brightness
	Precautions/About this camera	Varying levels of brightness
	Precautions/About this camera	Tracking focus
	Contents list	Flickering lights
		Sweep Panorama
		Subjects too close to the camera
		Sweep Panorama
		Large moving subjects or subjects that move too quickly
		Superior Auto
		Tracking focus
		Sweep Panorama
		Subjects too small or too large
		Tracking focus
		Sweep Panorama
		Scenes with continuous similar backdrops, such as the sky, a sandy
		beach, or a lawn
		Sweep Panorama
		Superior Auto
		Scenes changing constantly, such as a waterfall
		Sweep Panorama
		Superior Auto
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		Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation

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Sony DSC-RX1/RX1R manual Situations this camera has difficulty handling, Low light conditions

Contents

DSC-RX1/RX1R Before Use Shooting Back to top Viewing still images ViewingDeleting images Viewing moviesUsing Menu items Shooting Using Menu items ShootingStill shooting menu Movie shooting menuBack to top Using Menu items Viewing Using Menu items ViewingPlayback menu Changing settings Changing settingsClock setup menu Setup menuViewing images on a TV Viewing an image on a High Definition HD TVViewing an image on a Bravia Sync-compatible TV Using with your computer Printing still images PrintingIf you have problems TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Situations this camera has difficulty handlingPrecautions/About this camera PrecautionsOn cleaning Contents list Viewing still images Playback zoom Image Index Still shooting menu Using Menu items Viewing Using the software Using with your computerRecommended computer environment Importing images to a computerNumber of still images and recordable time of movies Using the camera abroadAbout this camera TrademarksSelecting a topic to display How to use this User GuideSearching a topic by keyword Changing the font sizeReturning to a previous Printing out aMarks and notations used in this User Guide Names of parts Front sideRear side/Sides Top side Image sensor position mark Flash*2 Microphone*3 BottomBack to top List of icons displayed on the screen For LCD screen modeFor playback Basic information display Display IndicationOverlay icon Tracking focus Tracking focus guide Using the shoulder strap Using the control wheel Moving the selection frame on the Menu screen, etcRelated Topic In-Camera Guide Shooting still images Focus indicatorViewing still images Image Size Back to top Operation Settings Zoom Still imagesAvailable zoom 24M 10M Zoom scaleMovie Movie button Shooting moviesFile Format Back to top Zoom Movies Related Topic List of mode dial functionsMovie Sweep Panorama Scene Selection Back to top Features of Auto shooting modes Intelligent AutoScene Recognition REC When to use ModeSuperior Auto Program shift Program AutoAbout aperture priority Aperture PriorityRelated Topic About shutter speed Shutter PriorityRelated Topic Manual Exposure Setting the shutter speed and aperture F valueManual shift 3 Calling up pre-registered settings Movie Tips for shooting a panoramic image Sweep PanoramaRelated Topic Scene Selection Related Topic Functions not available in some REC modes Functions available in REC modesFunctions available in Scene Selection Landscape Sunset Tracking a face Tracking focusPage Disp Display Contents Graphic display Playback modeDisplaying histogram Using the Quick Navi screenRelated Topic Functions available on the Quick Navi screenAperture ring Macro switching ring Focusing ring Focus mode dial Using DMF/Manual FocusFocusing using the DMF setting Exposure compensation dial Adjusting the exposure for better looking imagesUsing the C Custom button Using the AEL AE lock button Using the Fn Function button Tips for preventing blur Drive ModeRelated Topic Flash Mode When White circular spots appear in flash photosHow can the White circular spots be reduced? Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation Adjusting ISO Sensitivity Recommended Exposure Index High ISO sensitivityLow ISO sensitivity Related Topic Metering Mode Autofocus Area Using Flexible SpotRelated Topic Effects of lighting conditions White BalanceTo capture a basic white color in Custom Setup mode Related Topic DRO/Auto HDR Range OptimizerAuto HDR Exposure Difference Level Creative Style Sharpness Compensation? Flash CompSmile/Face Detect Using Smile ShutterRelated Topic Scene Selection Related Topic Movie Picture Effect Part that will not be blurred using Related Topic 100 Auto Port. Framing Auto Mode Soft Skin Effect RAW images QualityAspect Ratio When Aspect Ratio is set to Image SizeImage size Usage guidelines Viewing still images Viewing images taken with a different cameraRotating an image Playback zoom Displaying images of the desired folder Image IndexDeleting images Viewing movies On the movie viewing screenControl wheel Action during movie playback 112 Control wheel Action Scrolling panoramic images for displayUsing Menu items Shooting Aspect Ratio Back to top 116 117 Menu Panorama SizePanorama Direction Total zoom scale when Clear Image Zoom is selected Clear Image ZoomImage size Total zoom scale Digital Zoom Related Topic Long Exposure NRHigh ISO NR AF Illuminator Color Space Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this cameraAEL w/ shutter To recall registered settings MemoryItems that can be registered Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modesMenu items Fn itemsStill shooting menu items not available in Scene Selection 130 Avchd File FormatRecord Average bit Description Setting Rate Record SettingRecord Setting Average bit-rate Description File Format Avchd133 SteadyShot Shooting Viewing Auto Slow ShutterAudio Recording Wind Noise Reduct Movie shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Movie shooting menu items not available in some REC modesMovie shooting menu items not available in Scene Selection FINDER/LCD Setting Red Eye Reduction What causes the red-eye phenomenon?Other ways to reduce red-eye Grid Line Auto Review Disp ButtonMonitor Disp Display Contents Disp ButtonFinder Back to top Disp ButtonFinder Disp Display Contents Disp ButtonMonitor Back to top Peaking Level Peaking Color MF Assist Focus Magnif. Time Live View Display Func. of C Button AEL toggle Locking the exposure in spot metering modeAF/MF Control Toggle Focus MagnifierISO Func. of AEL button 156 Func. of Left Button Smile/Face Detect Auto Port. Framing Func. of Right Button 160 Func. of Down Button 162 Smart Telecon./Zoom Zooming in one step Smart teleconverterZoom scaling Image size Movie Button Exp.comp.set Bracket order Lens Comp. Shading Lens Comp. Chro. Aber Lens Comp. Distortion Face Priority Tracking Face Registration New RegistrationOrder Exchanging Custom menu items not available in some REC modes Custom menu items not available in some REC modesCustom menu items not available in Scene Selection Using Menu items Viewing Viewing images taken with a different camera Still/Movie SelectDelete Repeat Slide ShowInterval Image TypeTop page Using Menu items Viewing Playback menu Image Index Rotate Protect Dpof Setup Specify PrintingDate Imprint Panoramic images Adjusting the volume during playback Volume SettingsPlayback Display Menu items Folder view Still Folder view MP4/AVCHD view Playback menu items that cannot be set in View ModeChanging camera settings Format File Number Folder Name Select REC Folder On folders New FolderRecover Image DB Display Card Space Date/Time Setup Area Setting Menu start Delete confirm Mode Dial Guide LCD Brightness Viewfinder Bright LCD Quality Power Saving Start Time Hdmi Resolution Ctrl for Hdmi Transferring image data using the Eye-Fi card Upload SettingsInstructions supplied with the Eye-Fi card MTP USB ConnectionUSB LUN Setting USB Power Supply Ntsc PAL/NTSC Selector only for 1080 50i-compatible modelsAudio signals Version Language Demo Mode Initialize Separately Viewing an image on an HD TV using the Hdmi Cable soldMenu Function Viewing an image on a Bravia Sync-compatible TV218 Recommended computer environment WindowsMac 220 PlayMemories Home Windows Installing PlayMemories Home Windows Starting PlayMemories Home WindowsPlayMemories Home Lite Version Accessing to PlayMemories Home Help Guide Windows Software for Mac Image Data Converter Accessing Image Data Converter Help Installing Image Data ConverterRelated Topic Connecting the camera to the computerHome Importing images to a computerTo disconnect your camera from the computer Characteristics of each type of disc Selecting a method for creating a disc of moviesRecordable Disc type/Purpose Movie quality Player Creating a disc with a device other than a computer Types of discs that can be used with PlayMemories HomeDevices Disc type Playing an Avchd disc on a PC Avchd discsCreating standard definition image quality STD DVD discs Http//support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/BDUW Creating Blu-ray discsPrinting still images If you have problems Cannot insert the battery pack into the camera Battery pack and powerPower turns off suddenly Remaining charge indicator is incorrectShooting still images/movies Close-up shoot function Macro does not work Flash does not workDate and time are not displayed on the screen F value and shutter speed flashDots appear and remain on the screen Eyes of the subject come out redCannot shoot images in succession Same image is shot several timesCannot play back images Viewing imagesDate and time are not displayed Image does not appear on the TVYour computer does not recognize the camera ComputersCannot import images Cannot play back images on your computerMemory card Cannot insert a memory cardYou have formatted a memory card by mistake Printing Images are printed with both edges cut offCannot print images with the date Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera Camera becomes warm when you use it for a long timeOthers Lens gets foggedC32 Self-diagnosis displayC13 E61 E62 E91Messages Image Database File error. Recover? Camera Error. Turn power off then on System ErrorInternal temp. high. Allow it to cool Recording is unavailable in this movie formatLow light conditions Situations this camera has difficulty handlingPrecautions What is 1080 60p/50p? Functions built into this cameraOn image data compatibility Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery On the internal rechargeable backup batteryOn charging the battery pack Battery packEffective use of the battery pack Remaining battery chargeCompatible battery pack On battery lifeCharging the battery pack Memory card Representation in User Guide Memory cardMemory Stick media type Recording/Playback Memory Stick media258 Cleaning the lens and flash On cleaningCleaning the flash Cleaning the camera surfaceImage Size L 24M Number of still imagesRecordable time of movies Using the camera abroad On TV color systems Carl Zeiss lens Recording and playback on the camera Avchd formatOn GNU GPL/LGPL applied software LicenseEye-Fi is a trademark of Eye-Fi, Inc Trademarks