Overview

Precautions

Software

Use of demonstration software developed by Sony Corporation or use of customer developed application software may damage hardware, the application program, or the camera. Sony Corporation is not liable for any damage that may occur under these conditions.

Operation

Start the camera control software on your computer after you turn on the camera and the image is displayed.

Operation and storage locations

Do not shoot images that are extremely bright (e.g., light sources, the sun, etc.) for long periods of time. Do not use or store the camera in the following extreme conditions:

•Extremely hot or cold places (operating temperature 0 ˚C to +45 ˚C (32 ˚F to 113 ˚F))

•Close to generators of powerful electromagnetic radiation such as radio or TV transmitters

•Where it is subject to fluorescent light reflections

•Where it is subject to unstable (flickering, etc.) lighting conditions

•Where it is subject to strong vibration

•Where it is subject to radiation from laser beams

•Where it is subject to internal atmospheric temperatures that exceed the camera’s operating temperature range (0 ˚C to +45 ˚C (32 ˚F to 113 ˚F))

Care of the unit

Remove dust or dirt on the surface of the lens with a blower (commercially available).

Other

Do not apply excessive voltage. (Use only the specified voltage.) Otherwise, you may get an electric shock or a fire may occur.

In case of abnormal operation, contact your authorized Sony dealer or the store where you purchased the product.

Phenomena specific to CMOS image sensors

The following phenomena that may appear in images are specific to CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) image sensors. They do not indicate malfunctions.

White flecks

Although the CMOS image sensors are produced with high-precision technologies, fine white flecks may be generated on the screen in rare cases, caused by cosmic rays, etc.

This is related to the principle of CMOS image sensors and is not a malfunction.

The white flecks especially tend to be seen in the following cases:

•when operating at a high environmental temperature

•when you have raised the master gain (sensitivity)

•when operating in Slow-Shutter mode

The above phenoma may be mitigated somewhat by turning the power off once, and then turning it on again.

Aliasing

When fine patterns, stripes, or lines are shot, they may appear jagged or flicker.

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