Sony DSC-R1 Operating Instruction

2-654-494-11(1)

Digital Still Camera

User’s Guide/ Troubleshooting

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual and “Read This First” (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain them for future reference.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DSC-R1

Serial No. ___________________________

DSC-R1

Enjoying the camera

Using the menu

Using the Setup screen

Using your computer

Printing still images

Connecting your camera to your TV

Troubleshooting

Additional information on this product/Image Data

Converter SR and answers to frequently asked

questions can be found at our Customer Support

Web si te .

Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.

Printed in Japan

“Read This First” (separate volume)

Explains the set-up and basic operations for shooting/playback with your camera.

Others

Index

WARNING

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclab le.

You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

For Customers in the U.S.A.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call:

Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669)

The number below is for the FCC related matters only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-R1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr,

San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

For Customers in Europe

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camera.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an or mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

Notes on using your camera

Types of “Memory Stick” that can be used (not supplied)

The IC recording medium used by this camera is a “Memory Stick”. There are two types of “Memory Stick”.

“Memory Stick”: you can use a “Memory Stick” with your camera.

“Memory Stick Duo”: Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor.

Memory Stick Duo Adaptor

• For details on “Memory Stick”, see page 122.

Notes on the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

• Charge the supplied NP-FM50 battery pack before using the camera for the first time. (

t step 1 in “Read This First”)

• The battery pack can be charged even if it is not completely discharged. Also, even if the battery pack is not fully charged, you can use the partially charged capacity of the battery pack as is.

• If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a long time, use up the existing charge and remove it from your camera, then store it in a cool, dry place. This is to maintain the battery pack functions (page 125).

• For details on the usable battery pack, see page 125.

About the Carl Zeiss lens

This camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing fine images. The lens for this camera uses the

measurement system for cameras

MTF developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and offers the same quality as other Carl Zeiss lenses. The lens for your camera is also T

-coated to suppress unwanted reflection and faithfully reproduce colors.

MTF is an abbreviation of Modulation Transfer Function, a numeric value indicating the amount of light from a specific part of the subject gathered at the corresponding position in the image.

Notes on the AC Adaptor

• Do not short the DC plug of the AC Adaptor

with a metallic object, as this may cause malfunction.

• Clean the DC plug of the AC Adaptor with a dry

cotton swab, etc. Do not use the plug if it is dirty. Use of a dirty plug may not properly charge the battery pack.

No compensation for contents of the recording

The contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media, etc.

Back up recommendation

• To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always

copy (back up) data to other medium.

Notes on recording/playback

• This camera is neither dust-proof, nor splash-

proof, nor water-proof. Read “Precautions” (page 126) before operating the camera.

• Before you record one-time events, make a trial

recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly.

• Be careful not to get the camera wet. Water

entering the inside of the camera may cause malfunctions which in some cases may not be repairable.

• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light. It may cause the malfunction of your camera.

• Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. The camera may not be able to record or play back properly.

• Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions.

• If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before using the camera (page 126).

• Do not shake or strike the camera. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record images, this may render the recording medium unusable, or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss.

• Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to the flash surface, resulting in insufficient light emission.

Notes on the LCD screen, LCD finder (for models with an LCD finder) and lens

• The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the LCD finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.

Black (white/red/blue/green) points

• Be careful not to bump the lens, and be careful not to apply force to it.

On image data compatibility

• This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

• Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed.

Warning on copyright

Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.

The pictures used in this manual

The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera.

• Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors.

• Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction.

• Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location. This is not a malfunction.

For full use of the digital still camera

Prepare the camera and shoot images easily

“Read This First” (separate volume)

1 Prepare the battery pack 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a recording medium (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) 6 View/delete images

Get more friendly with your camera

• Shoot with your favorite settings t page 29

• Enjoy various shooting/playback using the menu t page 62

• Change the default settings t page 71

Connect your camera to a PC or a printer

• Copy your images to a computer and enjoy editing them in

various ways t page 83

• Print images by connecting your camera directly to a printer

(PictBridge compliant printers only) t page 99

This manual

Notes on using your camera .....................................................................4

Enjoying the camera

Basic techniques for better images .........................................................11

Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully................................................... 11

Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity .......................................................... 12

Color – On the effects of lighting ..................................................................... 13

Quality – On “image quality” and “image size” ............................................... 13

Before operation

Identifying parts.......................................................................................15

Indicators on the screen..........................................................................19

Changing the screen display ...................................................................22

Number of still images.............................................................................23

Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed ............25

Advanced shooting

Operation workflow..................................................................................26

Basic operation........................................................................................28

Using the command dial ................................................................................. 28

Using the mode dial ........................................................................................ 29

Using menu items............................................................................................ 31

Using the (Setup) screen .......................................................................... 32

Matching shooting features to photo-shooting situations ........................33

Exposure setting......................................................................................35

Shooting with Program auto ............................................................................ 35

Shooting with shutter speed priority mode...................................................... 36

Shooting with aperture priority mode .............................................................. 37

Shooting with manual exposure mode ............................................................ 39

Selecting the metering mode .......................................................................... 40

Adjusting the exposure – EV adjustment ........................................................ 41

Shooting with the exposure fixed – AE LOCK ................................................. 43

Shooting three images with the exposure shifted – Exposure Bracket ........... 44

Selecting the ISO sensitivity – ISO .................................................................. 45

Focus setting...........................................................................................46

Choosing an auto focus method..................................................................... 46

Focusing manually .......................................................................................... 48

Flash .......................................................................................................50

Selecting a flash mode .................................................................................... 50

Using the flash manually – Pop-up Flash mode .............................................. 51

Selecting Flash Synchro .................................................................................. 52

Using an external flash .................................................................................... 52

Color setting............................................................................................55

Adjusting color tones – White Balance ............................................................ 55

Selecting color reproduction ........................................................................... 57

Shooting continuously.............................................................................58

Burst mode ...................................................................................................... 58

Shooting in RAW mode...........................................................................59

RAW mode....................................................................................................... 59

Composing your shot..............................................................................60

Displaying the grid lines .................................................................................. 60

Monitor mode setting ..............................................................................61

Reducing flicker............................................................................................... 61

Using the menu

Shooting menu........................................................................................62

(Image Size)

(P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) BRK (Bracket Step)

(Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect) COLOR (Color)

(Saturation)

(Contrast)

(Sharpness)

(Setup)

Viewing menu ......................................................................................... 65

(Folder)

- (Protect)

DPOF

(Print)

(Slide)

(Resize) (Rotate)

(Setup) Trimming

Using the Setup screen

Camera 1 ...........................................................................................71

AF Mode Digital Zoom Power Save Date/Time AF Illuminator Auto Review

Camera 2 ...........................................................................................74

Expanded Focus Flash Sync. Flash Pop-up Flash Flicker Reduction Grid Line

Memory Stick Tool .............................................................................76

Format Create REC. Folder Change REC. Folder

CF Card Tool ......................................................................................78

Format Create REC. Folder Change REC. Folder

Setup 1 ...............................................................................................80

LCD Backlight EVF Backlight Beep Zebra

Language

Setup 2 ...............................................................................................81

File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set

Using your computer

Enjoying your Windows computer........................................................... 83

Copying images to your computer .......................................................... 85

Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera.................. 92

Using the supplied software.................................................................... 93

Using your Macintosh computer .............................................................95

Printing still images

How to print still images..........................................................................98

Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer ................. 99

Printing at a shop..................................................................................103

Connecting your camera to your TV

Viewing images on a TV screen ...........................................................105

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting..................................................................................... 107

Warning indicators and messages........................................................118

Others

On the “Memory Stick” ..........................................................................122

On the Microdrive..................................................................................124

On the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack....................................................... 125

Precautions...........................................................................................126

Specifications........................................................................................ 128

Quick reference chart for shooting........................................................ 130

.................................................................................................... 132

Index

Enjoying the camera

Basic techniques for better images

Focus Exposure Color Quality

This section describes the basics so you can enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the mode dial (page 29), the menus (page 62), and so on.

Focus

Focusing on a subject successfully

When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down.

Press the shutter button fully down straight away.

To shoot a still image difficult to focus on If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake.

Press the shutter button halfway down.

t page 48

AE/AF lock Flashing indicator, Indicator lit/beeps

110min

M AF

101

FINE

F2.8

Then press the shutter button fully down.

t See

“Hints for preventing blur” (as follows).

Hints for preventing blur

Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your side. Also, you can stabilize the camera by leaning against a tree or a building beside you. Using a tripod, and using the flash in dark places are also recommended.

Enjoying the camera

Exposure

You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter.

Adjusting the light intensity

Shutter speed = Length of time the camera

Exposure:

Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass

through

Recording sensitivity

ISO =

receives light

Overexposure

= too much light Whitish image

Correct exposure

Underexposure

= too little light Darker image

The exposure is automatically set to the proper value in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust it manually using the functions below.

Manual exposure: Allows you to adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually. t page 39

EV:

Allows you to adjust the exposure that has been determined by the camera. t page 41

Metering Mode:

Allows you to change the part of the subject to be measured to determine the exposure. t page 40

Adjusting the ISO sensitivity

ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light an image pickup device (equivalent to photo films) receives. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity. To adjust the ISO sensitivity t page 45

High ISO sensitivity

Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location. However, the image tends to become noisy.

Low ISO sensitivity

Records a smoother image. However, when the exposure is insufficient, the image may become darker.

Color

On the effects of lighting

The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions.

Example: The color of an image affected by light sources

Weather/lighting

Characteristics of light

The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with white balance (page 55).

Quality

On “image quality” and “image size”

A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.

Description of the pixels and the image size

3888

1296

Pixels

Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent

White (standard) Bluish Blue-tinged Reddish

1 Image size: 10M

3,888 pixels × 2,592 pixels = 10,077,696 pixels

2 Image size: 1M

1,296 pixels × 864 pixels = 1,119,744 pixels

864

2592

Enjoying the camera

Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in “Read This First”)

Pixel

Many pixels (Fine image quality and large file size)

Example: Printing in up to A3/A3+** size

Few pixels (Rough image quality but small file size)

Example: For creating web pages

The default settings are marked with .

Image size* Usage guidelines

10M (3888×2592) Larger

7M (3264×2176)

5M (2784×1856) For printing in A4 size or high density images in A5

3M (2160×1440)

1M (1296×864) For printing in postcard size

Smaller

* The images recorded using the camera are the same 3:2 ratio as used photograph printing paper or

postcards, etc.

** This is a size larger than A3 size. You can print images with a margin around the A3 size image.

For storing important images or printing A3/A3+** size or fine A4 size images.

size

For recording a large number of images For creating web pages

Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 62)

You can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved. When you select a high compression ratio, the image lacks the fineness of detail, but has a smaller file size.

Identifying parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 q; qa qs

qd qf qg qh

A Advanced accessory shoe (52) B POWER lamp (

t step 2 in “Read This

First”)

C Shutter button (

t step 5 in “Read This

First”)

D POWER switch (

t step 2 in “Read This

First”)

E Self-timer lamp (

t step 5 in “Read This

First”)/AF illuminator (73)

F Flash ( G Zoom ring (71,

t step 5 in “Read This First”)

t step 5 in “Read This

First”) 24 28 35 50 70 100 120 Equiv.135

• Converted to a 35 mm still camera.

H (Flash) button (50) I Base point of distance mark (

t step

5 in “Read This First”)

J WB (White balance) button (55) K PUSH AUTO button (48) L FOCUS switch (48) M ACC (Accessory) jack (52) N (USB) jack (87)

O VIDEO OUT jack (105) P DC IN jack Q Jack cover

Enjoying the camera

1 2 3

6 7 8 9 q; qa qs qd

A AE LOCK/ (Delete) button (43, t

step 6 in “Read This First”)

B (Playback) button (

t step 6 in

“Read This First”)

C Finder ( D FINDER/AUTO/LCD switch (

t step 5 in “Read This First”)

t step 5

in “Read This First”)

E MENU button (31) F Main command dial (28) G ISO button (45) H Hook for shoulder strap (18) I (Screen status) button (22) J Sub command dial (28) K Multi-selector (v/V/b/B) (31) L /CF (“Memory Stick”/CF card)

t step 3 in “Read This First”)

switch (

M Access lamp (

t step 3 in “Read This

First ”)

8 9

1 2

3 4

5 6 7

q; qa

qd qf qg qh

A LCD screen (22) B Hook for shoulder strap (18) C (Flash charge)/CHG lamp (orange)

t step 1 in “Read This First”)

(

D Mode dial (29) E (Metering mode) button (40) F (Burst)/BRK (Bracket) button (58,

44)

G Speaker H RESET button (107) I CF card insertion slot (

t step 3 in

“Read This First”)

J “Memory Stick” slot (

t step 3 in

“Read This First”)

K CF card eject lever (

t step 3 in “Read

This First”)

L “Memory Stick”/CF card cover (

t step

3 in “Read This First”)

M MONITOR switch (61) N Finder adjustment lever (

t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

O For shooting: (Digital zoom) button

(71) For viewing: (Playback zoom)

t step 6 in “Read This First”)

button (

P (Self-timer)/ (Index) button (t

step 5 and step 6 in “Read This First”)

1 2

A Tripod receptacle (bottom)

• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than

5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera.

B Manual focus ring (48) C Lens D Battery cover (bottom) E Battery eject lever

t step 1 in “Read This First”)

(

F Battery insertion slot

t step 1 in “Read This First”)

(

Enjoying the camera

Attaching the shoulder strap

• You can attach the lens cap with the lens hood attached.

• When the lens hood is attached, it may block flashlight or AF illuminator light.

Storing the lens hood

The lens hood can be attached in the reverse direction to store it with the camera when it is not in use.

Position the lens hood as shown below, by aligning the mark on the lens hood and the mark on the lens, and attach the hood to the lens (1). Turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks to align with the z mark (2).

Attaching the lens hood

When you shoot in bright lighting conditions, such as outdoors, we recommend that you use the lens hood to reduce the image quality deterioration caused by unnecessary light.

Attaching a conversion lens (not supplied)

When you want to do enhanced wide-angle shots or zoom-in shots on distant objects, attach a conversion lens.

1 Attach the lens adaptor (not supplied). 2 Attach a conversion lens.

• For details, see the operating instructions supplied with your conversion lens.

Indicators on the screen

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

When shooting still images

110min

EXT

Adobe

M AF

REAR

RGB

00:00:00[00:00:00

400 125

Display Indication

110min

E Low battery warning (25,

P S A M Mode dial (29)

REAR Flash synchro (52)

1.3

0.7

400RAW

C:32:00

]

-2 2+1 0 1

F3.5

Battery remaining (t step 1 in “Read This First”)

118)

Mode dial (Scene Selection) (30)

Camera mode (

t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

Flash mode (50)

Red-eye reduction (50)

External flash (52)

Zoom scaling (71,

t step 5

in “Read This First”)

White balance (55)

Display Indication

Saturation (63)

AF mode (47)

C AF

S AF M A F

AF range finder frame indicator (46)

1.0m Manual focus distance (48)

Display Indication

BRK Burst/Exposure Bracket

mode (58, 44)

RAW RAW mode (59)

10M 7M

Image size (

1M3M

“Read This First”)

t step 4 in

FINE STD Image quality (62)

101

Recording folder (76)

Remaining “Memory Stick” capacity (23)

Remaining CF card capacity (23)

±0.7EV Bracket Step value (44)

400 Remaining number of

recordable images (23)

C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display

(118)

Date/Time (73)

Display Indication

E Battery end (25, 118)

+ Spot metering cross hair

(40)

AF range finder frame (46)

Enjoying the camera

Display Indication

Adobe RGB

Color reproduction (57)

VIVID

PUSH AF/Expanded focus frame (48)

Display Indication

Vibration warning (11)

• Indicates vibration may prevent you from shooting clear images due to insufficient lighting. Even if the vibration warning appears, you can still shoot images. However, we recommend using the flash for better lighting or using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera.

Self-timer (t step 5 in “Read This First”)

AF illuminator (73)

Histogram (22, 41)

• appears when histogram display is disabled.

Display Indication

z AE/AF lock (t step 5 in

“Read This First”)

t step 5 in “Read

Macro ( This First”)

ISO number (45)

NR slow shutter (37)

125 Shutter speed (36)

TIME TIME recording (39)

F3.5 Aperture value (37)

Exposure value bar (41)

White balance fine adjustment bar (56)

AE LOCK (43)

Manual focus (48)

Manual focus LOCK (48)

(not displayed on the screen on the previous page)

Picture effect (63)

00:00:00

TIME recording (39)

[00:00:00]

Zebra (42)

Contrast (64)

Sharpness (64)

Metering mode (40)

DPOF

Menu/Guide menu (31)

(not displayed on the screen on the previous page)

When playing back still images

110min

ISO

400 500 F3.5

BACK/NEXT

Display Indication

110min

- Protect (66)

1.3

Display Indication

12/12

C:32:00

Adobe

RGB

+2.0EV

Battery remaining (t step 1 in “Read This First”)

PictBridge connecting (100)

Playback mode (

t step 6

in “Read This First”)

Print order (DPOF) mark (103)

Change folder (65)

Zoom scaling (

t step 6 in

“Read This First”)

Do not disconnect the USB cable (101)

Flash

White balance (55)

Display Indication

Image size (t step 4 in

10M 7M

101

1M3M

“Read This First”)

Recording folder (76)

Playback folder (65)

Remaining “Memory Stick” capacity (23)

Remaining CF card capacity (23)

8/8 12/12 Image number/Number of

images recorded in selected folder

C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display

(118)

Display Indication

Metering mode (40)

+2.0EV Exposure Value (39, 41)

Zebra

Histogram (22, 41)

• appears when histogram display is disabled.

2005 1 1 9:30 AM

DPOF

Recorded date/time of the playback image (73)

Menu/Guide menu (31) (not displayed on the screen on the left column)

BACK/

Select images

Enjoying the camera

Adobe RGB

Color reproduction (57)

VIVID

ISO number (45)

500 Shutter speed (36)

F3.5 Aperture value (37)

101-0012 Folder-file number (65)

Changing the screen display

Each time you press the (Screen status) button, the display changes as follows.

During shooting

Histogram on*

-2 1 0 1

30 F2.8

Indicators off

30 F2.8

Indicators on

110min

M AF

30 F2.8

* When [Zebra] is set to [On], diagonal stripes are

also displayed to check high brightness level portions (page 42).

• The histogram does not appear in the following situations: While shooting

– The menu is displayed. – You are shooting in the digital zoom range During playback – The menu is displayed. – In index mode – You are using playback zoom. – You are rotating still images.

• A large difference in the histogram/zebra

displayed when shooting (an image displayed before pressing the shutter button) and during

-2 2+1 0 1

FINE

-2 2+1 0 1

101

Histogram display (page 41)

playback (an image displayed after pressing the shutter button) may occur when:

– The flash strobes. – The shutter speed is slow or high.

• The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras.

During playback

Histogram on*

R (red) G (green)

10:30

B (blue)

Y (luminance) (page 41)

AWB

ISO160 30 F2.8

Indicators off

Indicators on

110min

2005 1 1101-0003

BACK/NEXT

Number of still images

The tables show the approximate number of still images that can be recorded on a recording medium formatted with this camera. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions.

The number of still images (The image quality is [Fine] on the upper line and [Standard] on the lower line.)

“Memory Stick” (Normal mode) (Units: Images)

Capacity

Size

10M 6 12 25 46 94 192 394 779

7M 8 16 32 59 121 247 506 1000

5M 12 24 49 89 181 370 759 1500

3M 20 41 82 148 302 617 1266 2501

1M 57 115 232 420 854 1743 3574 7063

32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB

12 25 51 92 188 384 789 1559

15 30 60 109 223 456 934 1847

24 49 98 178 363 741 1519 3001

40 82 164 297 605 1235 2532 5003

122 246 493 892 1815 3705 7596 15009

“Memory Stick” (RAW mode) (Units: Images)

Capacity

Size

10M 1 2 4 8 18 37 76 150

7M 1 2 5 9 19 38 79 157

5M 1 2 5 9 20 41 84 166

3M 1 2 510214288174

1M 1 2 510224492182

32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB

1 2 5 9 20 41 84 167

1 2 510204185169

1 2 510214389176

1 2 510214491180

1 3 610224593184

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Microdrive (Normal mode) (Units: Images)

Capacity

Size

10M 213 405 811 1217

7M 273 520 1041 1562

5M 410 780 1561 2343

3M 684 1301 2603 3905

1M 1933 3675 7349 11026

1GB 2GB 4GB 6GB

426 811 1622 2434

505 961 1922 2883

821 1561 3123 4686

1369 2603 5206 7810

4108 7809 15618 23431

Microdrive (RAW mode) (Units: Images)

Capacity

Size

10M 41 78 156 235

7M 43 81 163 245

5M 45 86 173 259

3M 47 90 181 271

1M 49 94 189 284

• RAW mode t page 59

• When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the “>9999” indicator appears.

• You can resize the images later ([Resize], page 68).

• When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size.

1GB 2GB 4GB 6GB

45 86 173 260

46 88 176 265

48 91 183 274

49 93 187 281

50 96 192 288

Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed

The tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorded/viewed and the battery life when you shoot images in [Normal] mode with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity and at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). The numbers of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the recording medium as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on the conditions of use.

• The battery capacity decreases as the number of uses increases and also over time (page 125).

• The number of images that can be recorded/ viewed and the battery life are decreased under the following conditions:

– The surrounding temperature is low. – The flash is used frequently. – The camera has been turned on and off many

times. – The zoom is used frequently. – [LCD Backlight] or [EVF Backlight] is set to

[Bright]. – [AF Mode] is set to [Continuous]. – The battery power is low.

• When using a CF card, the battery life and the number of images recordable or viewable may differ.

– The zoom is switched alternately between the

W and T ends. – The flash strobes once every two times. – The power turns on and off once every ten

times.

• The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard.

(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association)

• The number of shooting images/battery life does not change, regardless of image size.

When viewing still images

Recording

medium

“Memory

Stick”

Microdrive Approx.

• Viewing single images in order at about three second intervals

No. of images

Approx.

11000

6600

Battery life

(min.)

Approx. 550

Approx. 330

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When shooting still images

Recording

medium

“Memory

Stick”

Microdrive LCD Approx.

• Shooting in the following situations: – (P.Quality) is set to [Fine]. – [AF Mode] is set to [Monitor]. – Shooting once every 30 seconds.

LCD/

Finder

LCD Approx.

Finder Approx.

No. of

images

500

520

460

480

Battery life

(min.)

Approx.

250

Approx.

260

Approx.

230

Approx.

240

Operation workflow

The following chart shows the workflow for the operations - preparation, shooting, and playback. If you do not know when or how to operate a function or what you are to do, operate the camera based on the workflow. For shooting, this workflow is designed with various functions set.

Preparation

• Prepare the battery pack (t step 1 in “Read This First”)

• Prepare the recording medium (t step 3 in “Read This First”)

• Basic settings

Power Save (page 72) Date/Time (page 73) LCD Backlight (page 80) EVF Backlight (page 80) Beep (page 80)

• Matching shooting features to photo-shooting situations (page 33)

Confirmation before shooting

• Select your shot using the either finder or the LCD screen (t step 5 in “Read This

First ”)

• Monitor mode (FRAMING/PREVIEW) (page 61)

• Select the recording medium (“Memory Stick”/CF card) (t step 3 in “Read This

First ”)

• Select the image size for use (t step 4 in “Read This First”)

• Flicker reduction (page 61)

Setup for shooting

• Rec Mode (page 59)

• Focus (AF Mode/AF range finder frame) (page 46)

• Metering mode (page 40)

• White Balance (page 55)

• Burst/Exposure Bracket (pages 58, 44)

• Flash mode (page 50)

Correction right before shooting

• Zoom (page 71)

• White balance fine adjustment (page 56)

• EV adjustment (page 41)

• Flash level (page 63)

• Focus (page 48)

• Focus frame position (page 48)

Setting right before shooting

• Last confirmation of the image (Histogram/Displayed information) (page 41)

• Self-timer (t step 5 in “Read This First”)

• AE LOCK (page 43)

Shooting

• Press the shutter button halfway down/press the shutter button fully down (t step

5 in “Read This First”)

Confirmation of image shot

• Auto review (page 73)

• Playback (t step 6 in “Read This First”)

• Playback zoom (t step 6 in “Read This First”)

• Index-screen (t step 6 in “Read This First”)

• Delete (t step 6 in “Read This First”)

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Basic operation

Using the command dial

Used for setting a value or selecting options.

WB button

button

/BRK button

button

Main command dial

Increase a

value/Move Decrease a value/M ove the cursor to the left

In combination with other buttons

the cursor to

the right

ISO button

Main command dial

Sub command dial

Program Shift (P mode) (page 35) Shutter speed (S mode) (page 36) Aperture (A mode) (page 37) Shutter speed (M mode) (page 39)

Displays a previous/next image t step 6 in “Read

This First”

Flash mode (page 50)

White Balance mode (page 55)

Metering mode (page 40)

Burst/Exposure Bracket mode (pages 58, 44)

Sub command dial

In combination with other button

Decrease a value/Display the previous index screen

Increase a value/Display the next index screen

ISO (page 45)

ISO

Exposure (P/S/A/ / / / mode) (page 41) Aperture (M mode) (page 39)

Displays the previous/next index screen

“Read This First”

Activates/cancels playback zoom

t step 6 in “Read

This First”

Changes the zoom scaling

t step 6 in “Read This

Firs t”

White balance fine adjustment (page 56)

t step 6 in

Using the mode dial

Set the mode dial to the desired function. Using an outline icon, the available modes for setting the function, menu, or Setup are indicated at the right side on each title bar in the manual.

Mode dial

Still image shooting modes

: Auto adjustment mode

Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. t step 5 in “Read This First”

: Scene Selection mode

Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. (page 30)

P: Program auto shooting mode

Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value).

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S: Shutter speed priority shooting mode

Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually (page 36).

A: Aperture priority shooting mode

Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually (page 37).

M: Manual exposure shooting mode

Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) (page 39).

Scene Selection

1 Set the mode dial to the following positions. 2 Shoot the image.

Portrait Landscape Twilight portrait* Twilight*

Shoots with backgrounds blur away, and the subject is sharpened.

For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera.

Macro Flash White Balance

* The shutter speed becomes slower, so using a tripod is recommended. ** When the flash mode is (Forced flash) or (Forced flash with red-eye reduction), the setting is

canceled and it is set to auto (except when (Flash) or (One push) is selected).

Shoots landscapes, etc., by focusing on a distant subject.

Shoots portraits in dark places.

Shoots night scenes at a distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings.

( : you can select the desired setting)

Burst/

Exposure Bracket

— / / **

/ AWB/ / —

——

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Sony DSC-R1 Operating Instruction

Notes on using your camera

Table of contents

Enjoying the camera

Basic techniques for better images

Identifying parts

Indicators on the screen

Changing the screen display

Number of still images

Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed

Operation workflow

Basic operation

Using the command dial

Using the mode dial