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Useful shooting functions

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Changing settings

Viewing images on a TV

Using with your computer

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Precautions / About this camera

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Quality

Selects the image quality for still images.

1.MENU 1 [Quality] desired mode

		File format: RAW (Records using the RAW compression format.)
		Digital processing is not performed on this file format. Select this format to
	(RAW)	process images on a computer for professional purposes.
		The image size is fixed to the maximum size. The image size is not displayed
		on the screen.

		File format: RAW (Records using the RAW compression format.) + JPEG
		A RAW image and a JPEG image are created at the same time.
	(RAW &	This is suitable when you need two image files, a JPEG for viewing, and a RAW
	JPEG)	for editing.
		The JPEG image quality is fixed to [Fine].

	(Fine)	File format: JPEG
		The image is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded.
		The image is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded.
		Since the compression rate for [Standard] is higher than that for [Fine], the file
	(Standard)	size of [Standard] is smaller than that of [Fine].
	(Standard)	This allows more files to be recorded on one memory card, but the image quality
		will be lower.

RAW images

You need the “Image Data Converter” software in order to open a RAW image recorded on this camera. With this software, a RAW image can be opened and converted to a common format, such as JPEG or TIFF, and its white balance, color saturation, contrast, etc., can be readjusted.

Notes

You cannot add DPOF (print order) registration to RAW format images.

You cannot use the following functions when [Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG]. Zoom functions other than optical zoom

[Auto HDR] [Picture Effect] [Auto Object Framing]

Related Topic

MENU items not available for each shooting mode “Image Data Converter”

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Contents

DSC-RX100M2 Using the shoulder strap How to use this User GuideUsing the strap Using the In-Camera Guide Operating the camera Operating the camera Shooting still images ShootingShooting movies Deleting images ViewingViewing still images Viewing movies Using shooting functions Functions not available for each shooting modeUseful shooting functions Back to top Useful viewing functions Functions not available for each view modePlayback menu Changing settings Viewing an image on a High Definition HD TV Viewing images on a TVViewing an image on a Bravia Sync-compatible TV Recommended computer environment Using with your computerUsing the software Importing images to a computer Printing Printing still images Troubleshooting TroubleshootingIf you have problems Situations this camera has difficulty handling Precautions Precautions / About this cameraOn cleaning Contents list Viewing still images Playback zoom Image Index Still/Movie Select Delete Slide Show Image Index Setup menu Changing settingsClock setup menu Memory Card Tool menu Viewing images on a TV About this camera Using the camera abroadNumber of still images and recordable time of movies Trademarks How to use this User Guide Selecting a topic to display Returning to a previous Changing the font sizeSearching a topic by keyword Printing out a Marks and notations used in this User Guide Names of parts Light sensor LCD screen Fn Function button Movie Movie button Multi Terminal Speaker List of icons displayed on the screen List of shooting mode iconsDisplay Indication Capture List of viewing mode icons Picture Effect error Using the wrist strap Using the shoulder strap sold separately In-Camera Guide To access all shooting tips Shooting Tip Selecting an image to be played back Using the control wheelMoving the selection frame on the Menu screen, etc Related Topic Func. of Right Button Back to top How to use Control Ring How to use the Fn Function button Using Menu items Focus indicator Shooting still images Viewing still images Image Size Back to top Zoom Still images Operation Settings Zoom bar Image Size LAvailable zoom Zoom scale 20M 14× 10M 10× 20× 28× Shooting movies Zoom Movies Using the Smile Shutter while recording movies Shooting still images while recording a movie Dual Rec List of mode dial functions Related Topic Intelligent Auto Features of Auto shooting modesScene Recognition When to use Mode REC Scene Recognition Superior AutoOverlaying processing Related Topic Program Auto Program shift Aperture Priority About aperture Related Topic Shutter Priority About shutter speed Related Topic Setting the shutter speed and aperture F value Control wheel FeatureManual Exposure Bulb Memory recall Movie Sweep Panorama Tips for shooting a panoramic image Related Topic Scene Selection Page Related Topic Viewing images taken with a different camera Viewing still imagesRotating an image Playback zoom Image Index Displaying images of the desired folder Deleting images On the movie viewing screen Viewing moviesControl wheel Action during movie playback Still/Movie Select Back to top Scrolling panoramic images for display Control wheel Action Functions not available for each REC modes Functions not available for each shooting modeFunctions not available for each Scene Selection Functions not available for each Picture Effect Back to top Menu items not available for each shooting mode Menu items Icons below indicate the available modes Back to top Tracking focus Tracking a facePage Disp Display Contents Playback mode Graphic display Displaying histogram When White circular spots appear in flash photos Flash ModeHow can the White circular spots be reduced? Functions not available for each shooting mode Back to top Adjusting the exposure for better looking images Exposure Comp Photo Creativity Drive Mode Tips for preventing blur Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timer Image Size When Aspect Ratio is set toImage size Usage guidelines Aspect Ratio Back to top Aspect Ratio Menu Quality RAW images Panorama Size Panorama Direction Using DMF/Manual Focus Focus ModeFocusing using the DMF setting Back to top Using Flexible Spot Autofocus Area 100 Soft Skin Effect Using Smile Shutter Smile/Face Detect 103 Auto Object Framing High ISO sensitivity Adjusting ISO Sensitivity Recommended Exposure IndexLow ISO sensitivity 106 Metering Mode Flash Comp Compensation? White Balance Effects of lighting conditions To capture a basic white color in Custom Setup mode 111 Range Optimizer DRO/Auto HDRAuto HDR Exposure Difference Level Creative Style Picture Effect Blurred part using To add an effect to a movie 118 Clear Image Zoom Image size Total zoom scale 120 Digital Zoom Long Exposure NR High ISO NR AF Illuminator SteadyShot Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Color Space Ctrl with Smartphone Connect to the camera from an Android smartphone Connect to the camera from an iOS smartphone About NFC Functions that can be set with the smartphone Write Date Memory To recall registered settingsItems that can be registered File Format Avchd Record Setting Average bit-rate Description Record SettingRecord Average Description Setting Bit-rate File Format Avchd VGA 3M When Record Setting is set to VGA 3M When Record Setting is set to other than VGA 3MImage SizeDual Rec Shooting movies Audio Recording Wind Noise Reduct FINDER/LCD Setting What causes the red-eye phenomenon? Red Eye ReductionOther ways to reduce red-eye Grid Line Auto Review Disp Button Disp Display Contents Back to top Peaking Level Peaking Color Shooting mode Functions assigned Functions assigned when Control Ring is set to StandardControl Ring Zoom Func. on Ring Control Ring Display Function Button Functions assigned in the default settingsFunctions to be assigned ISO AEL toggle Autofocus Area setting Assigned settingFunc. of Center Button AF/MF Control Toggle Focus Magnifier Func. of Left Button Auto Object Framing Soft Skin Effect Func. of Right Button 158 Movie Button MF Assist Focus Magnif. Time Face Priority Tracking New Registration Face RegistrationOrder Exchanging Menu items not available for each view mode Menu items Folder view Still Folder view MP4 Avchd view Still/Movie Select Delete Interval Slide ShowRepeat Image Type Top page Useful viewing functions Playback menu Image Index Protect Specify Printing Dpof SetupDate Imprint Send to Smartphone Send to Smartphone Send to Computer Slideshow setting View on TV Movies Volume Settings Adjusting the volume during playback Playback Display Format File Number Select REC Folder New Folder On folders Recover Image DB Display Card Space Date/Time Setup Area Setting Menu start Mode Dial Guide LCD Brightness Viewfinder Bright Power Save Power Saving Start Time PAL/NTSC Selector only for 1080 50i-compatible models Ntsc Upload Settings Transferring image data using the Eye-Fi card 194 Hdmi Resolution Ctrl for Hdmi USB Connection MTP USB LUN Setting USB Power Supply Audio signals WPS Push How to use the keyboard Access Point SettingsWhen the desired access point is displayed on the screen Screen Functions Names Other setting itemsScreen names Functions WPS Push Back to top Edit Device Name Disp MAC Address SSID/PW Reset Airplane Mode Version Language Drop Sensor Demo Mode Initialize PhotoTV HD 215 Viewing an image on a Bravia Sync-compatible TV Windows Recommended computer environmentMac 218 PlayMemories Home Windows Installing PlayMemories Home Windows Starting PlayMemories Home Windows Accessing to PlayMemories Home Help Guide Windows Wireless Auto Import Software for Mac Image Data Converter Installing Image Data Converter Windows / Mac Viewing Image Data Converter Guide Connecting the camera to the computer Home Importing images to a computerImporting images to a Mac computer To disconnect your camera from the computer Selecting a method for creating a disc of movies Characteristics of each type of discRecordable Disc type/Purpose Movie quality Player Types of discs that can be used with PlayMemories Home Creating a disc with a device other than a computerCreating Blu-ray discs Devices Disc type Device that is compliant with an Avchd format Ver Printing still images If you have problems Battery pack and power 234 Shooting still images/movies Date and time are not displayed on the screen Flash does not workClose-up shoot function Macro does not work F value and shutter speed flash Cannot shoot images in succession Dots appear and remain on the screenSame image is shot several times Date and time are not displayed Viewing imagesCannot play back images Image does not appear on the TV Wi-Fi Mark of the camera Cannot import images ComputersYour computer does not recognize the camera Cannot play back images on your computer Cannot insert a memory card Memory cardYou have formatted a memory card by mistake Images are printed with both edges cut off PrintingCannot print images with the date Others C13 Self-diagnosis displayC32 E61 E62 E91 Messages Internal temp. high. Allow it to cool Camera Error. Turn power off then on System ErrorImage Database File error. Recover? Recording is unavailable in this movie format Situations this camera has difficulty handling Precautions Functions built into this camera What is 1080 60p/50p?On moisture condensation On image data compatibility 251 On the internal rechargeable backup battery Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery Effective use of the battery pack Battery packOn charging the battery pack Remaining battery charge On battery life How to store the battery packCompatible battery pack Charging the battery pack Memory card Memory card Representation in User Guide Memory Stick media Memory Stick media type Recording/Playback Media with standard sized Memory Stick media slot Cleaning the flash On cleaningCleaning the lens and flash Cleaning the camera surface Number of still images Image Size L 20M Recordable time of movies Using the camera abroad On TV color systems Carl Zeiss lens Avchd format Recording and playback on the camera License On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software Trademarks