Basic still image shooting (using auto adjustment mode)

Number of images2) that can be saved on a disc

(Units: images)

Quality

FINE STANDARD

Image

2272×1704

66119

(MVC-CD400)

2272 (3:2)

66119

(MVC-CD400)

1600×1200 131235

1600 (3:2)

131235

(MVC-CD250)

1280×960195347

640×480658 1291

2)When [MODE] (REC MODE) is set to [NORMAL].

For the number of images that can be saved in other modes, see page 110.

Image size is the size when viewing the images on a personal computer. Images viewed on the LCD screen of the camera all appear the same size.

The actual number of images may differ depending on the shooting conditions.

The image size value (e.g., 2272×1704) indicates the number of pixels.

Mode dial

1

,Set the mode dial to , and turn on the power.

Remove the lens cap.

Still images are recorded in JPEG format.

When you turn on the power or use the zoom (page 27), the lens portion moves (MVC-CD400 only). Do not touch the lens portion while it is operating.

When the mode dial is set to , the exposure and focus are adjusted automatically.

2

,Hold the camera steadily with both hands and position the subject in the center of the focus frame.

The lens portion moves when you turn on the power (MVC-CD400 only)

You can choose either Multipoint AF or Focus range select mode (MVC-CD400), or Multi- point AF mode or Center AF (MVC-CD250) as the AF mode (page 66).

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