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Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX60/HX60V Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your product. How to Use Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Using shooting functions Viewing Changing settings Using Wi-Fi functions Adding applications to the product Viewing on computers Precautions/This product
Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX60/HX60V Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your product. How to Use Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Using shooting functions Viewing Changing settings Using Wi-Fi functions Adding applications to the product Viewing on computers Precautions/This product
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...image) Aspect Ratio (still image) Quality (still image) Panorama: Size Panorama: Direction Adjusting the focus Focus Mode Focus Area Focus-lock Manual Focus Semi Manual MF Assist (still image) Lock-on AF Lock-on AF (On) AF Illuminator (still image) Adjusting the exposure Exposure compensation dial ...Metering Mode Exposure Set. Aperture Priority Manual Exposure Memory recall Movie Using shooting functions Using the zoom Zoom The zoom features available with this product Zoom Setting About zoom scale ...
...image) Aspect Ratio (still image) Quality (still image) Panorama: Size Panorama: Direction Adjusting the focus Focus Mode Focus Area Focus-lock Manual Focus Semi Manual MF Assist (still image) Lock-on AF Lock-on AF (On) AF Illuminator (still image) Adjusting the exposure Exposure compensation dial ...Metering Mode Exposure Set. Aperture Priority Manual Exposure Memory recall Movie Using shooting functions Using the zoom Zoom The zoom features available with this product Zoom Setting About zoom scale ...
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Movie You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. Manual Exposure You can change the shooting mode for recording movies. 4 - 529 - 923 - 13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 32 Memory recall Allows you to shoot an image after recalling often-used modes or camera settings registered in advance.
Movie You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. Manual Exposure You can change the shooting mode for recording movies. 4 - 529 - 923 - 13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 32 Memory recall Allows you to shoot an image after recalling often-used modes or camera settings registered in advance.
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... repeatedly. MF Assist (still image) Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to continue focusing on AF Set up the tracking function to make manual focusing easier. Lock-on the subject. The red AF illuminator allows the product to suit the movement of the subject. Help Guide How to... Use Digital Still Camera DSC-HX60/HX60V Adjusting the focus Focus Mode Selects the focus method to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked....
... repeatedly. MF Assist (still image) Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to continue focusing on AF Set up the tracking function to make manual focusing easier. Lock-on the subject. The red AF illuminator allows the product to suit the movement of the subject. Help Guide How to... Use Digital Still Camera DSC-HX60/HX60V Adjusting the focus Focus Mode Selects the focus method to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked....
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... Point Set. If you can change the device that has permission to default settings. 4 - 529 - 923 - 13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 63 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-HX60/HX60V Changing the settings of this product easily by pushing the WPS button. You can register the access point to change...board an airplane, etc., you want to this product. WPS Push If your access point has the WPS button, you can register your access point manually. Resets all Wi-Fi functions temporarily. Edit Device Name You can turn off all the network settings to connect.
... Point Set. If you can change the device that has permission to default settings. 4 - 529 - 923 - 13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 63 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-HX60/HX60V Changing the settings of this product easily by pushing the WPS button. You can register the access point to change...board an airplane, etc., you want to this product. WPS Push If your access point has the WPS button, you can register your access point manually. Resets all Wi-Fi functions temporarily. Edit Device Name You can turn off all the network settings to connect.
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Lock-on AF Set Focus Guide display for Semi-manual/Manual focus Switch Av/Tv Guide display for switching Aperture value/Shutter speed REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) 97 Lock-on AF Guide display for Lock-on AF Picture Effect Smile detection sensitivity indicator 3. Metering mode Flash mode/Red-eye reduction ±0.0 Flash compensation Focus mode White balance 7500K A5 G5 Focus area D-Range Optimizer/Auto HDR Creative Style ±0 ±0 ±0 Smile/Face Detect.
Lock-on AF Set Focus Guide display for Semi-manual/Manual focus Switch Av/Tv Guide display for switching Aperture value/Shutter speed REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) 97 Lock-on AF Guide display for Lock-on AF Picture Effect Smile detection sensitivity indicator 3. Metering mode Flash mode/Red-eye reduction ±0.0 Flash compensation Focus mode White balance 7500K A5 G5 Focus area D-Range Optimizer/Auto HDR Creative Style ±0 ±0 ±0 Smile/Face Detect.
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Function of the control wheel Av: Aperture Tv: Shutter speed Focus 1/250 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value ±0.0 Metered Manual ±0.0 Exposure compensation ISO400 ISO sensitivity Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator Histogram GPS information Direction 90°44′55″N 233°44′55″W Latitude and longitude display Picture Effect error Auto HDR image warning 2014-1-1 10:37AM Date of recording 3/7 98
Function of the control wheel Av: Aperture Tv: Shutter speed Focus 1/250 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value ±0.0 Metered Manual ±0.0 Exposure compensation ISO400 ISO sensitivity Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator Histogram GPS information Direction 90°44′55″N 233°44′55″W Latitude and longitude display Picture Effect error Auto HDR image warning 2014-1-1 10:37AM Date of recording 3/7 98
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... to shoot fast-moving subjects etc., by adjusting the shutter speed and the aperture value. Also you to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-HX60/HX60V List of mode dial functions You can select various settings using the menu. MR (Memory recall): Allows you to shoot an image...iSweep Panorama): Allows you to blur the background, etc. S (Shutter Priority): Allows you to shoot still images with Intelligent Auto mode. M (Manual Exposure): Allows you can select the desired shooting mode by compositing the images. 111 Help Guide How to shoot still images with the exposure adjusted...
... to shoot fast-moving subjects etc., by adjusting the shutter speed and the aperture value. Also you to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-HX60/HX60V List of mode dial functions You can select various settings using the menu. MR (Memory recall): Allows you to shoot an image...iSweep Panorama): Allows you to blur the background, etc. S (Shutter Priority): Allows you to shoot still images with Intelligent Auto mode. M (Manual Exposure): Allows you can select the desired shooting mode by compositing the images. 111 Help Guide How to shoot still images with the exposure adjusted...
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SCN (Scene Selection): Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. Related Topic Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure Memory recall Movie iSweep Panorama Scene Selection 4 - 529 - 923 - 13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 112
SCN (Scene Selection): Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. Related Topic Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure Memory recall Movie iSweep Panorama Scene Selection 4 - 529 - 923 - 13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 112
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...). 2. Set the mode dial to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-HX60/HX60V Manual Exposure You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by the product 3. Note [ISO AUTO] cannot be selected for [ISO] in manual exposure mode. When the amount of ambient light exceeds the metering range ...may differ from the actual image being shot. 4 - 529 - 923 - 13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 126 Toward − : Images become brighter. The brightness of the Metered Manual, the Metered Manual indicator flashes. Press the bottom side of the control wheel to select the shutter speed or aperture...
...). 2. Set the mode dial to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-HX60/HX60V Manual Exposure You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by the product 3. Note [ISO AUTO] cannot be selected for [ISO] in manual exposure mode. When the amount of ambient light exceeds the metering range ...may differ from the actual image being shot. 4 - 529 - 923 - 13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 126 Toward − : Images become brighter. The brightness of the Metered Manual, the Metered Manual indicator flashes. Press the bottom side of the control wheel to select the shutter speed or aperture...
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...DSC-HX60/HX60V Focus Mode Selects the focus method to subject. (Continuous AF), and the product keeps focusing on the lens. Menu item details (Single-shot AF) (default setting): The product locks the focus when the focus adjustment is useful when repeatedly shooting a subject at the same distance. (Manual Focus): Adjusts the focus manually...show any dust or fingerprints on the Related Topic MF Assist (still image) 4 - 529 - 923 - 13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 146 Note If the subject is switched to suit the movement of the image. Once you change the focus method, the ...
...DSC-HX60/HX60V Focus Mode Selects the focus method to subject. (Continuous AF), and the product keeps focusing on the lens. Menu item details (Single-shot AF) (default setting): The product locks the focus when the focus adjustment is useful when repeatedly shooting a subject at the same distance. (Manual Focus): Adjusts the focus manually...show any dust or fingerprints on the Related Topic MF Assist (still image) 4 - 529 - 923 - 13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 146 Note If the subject is switched to suit the movement of the image. Once you change the focus method, the ...
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Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-HX60/HX60V Manual Focus When it is displayed on the screen. 2. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Mode] → [Manual Focus]. Related Topic MF Assist (still image) 4 - 529 - 923 - 13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 149 Turn the control wheel to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually. 1. The focus distance is difficult to achieve sharp focus.
Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-HX60/HX60V Manual Focus When it is displayed on the screen. 2. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Mode] → [Manual Focus]. Related Topic MF Assist (still image) 4 - 529 - 923 - 13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 149 Turn the control wheel to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually. 1. The focus distance is difficult to achieve sharp focus.
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This mode is the same as the distance you have set. Turn the control wheel to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-HX60/HX60V Semi Manual The product focuses quickly on the screen. 2. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Mode] → [Semi Manual]. The focus distance is displayed on the subjects whose focal distance is useful for shooting subjects at the same focal distance repeatedly. 1. Help Guide How to achieve sharp focus. Related Topic MF Assist (still image) 4 - 529 - 923 - 13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 150
This mode is the same as the distance you have set. Turn the control wheel to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-HX60/HX60V Semi Manual The product focuses quickly on the screen. 2. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Mode] → [Semi Manual]. The focus distance is displayed on the subjects whose focal distance is useful for shooting subjects at the same focal distance repeatedly. 1. Help Guide How to achieve sharp focus. Related Topic MF Assist (still image) 4 - 529 - 923 - 13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 150
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The image is enlarged. Note You cannot use [ MF Assist] when shooting movies. 4 - 529 - 923 - 13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 151 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-HX60/HX60V MF Assist (still image) Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to adjust the focus. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [ MF Assist] → [On]. 2. This works in Manual Focus or Semi Manual Focus shooting. 1. Turn the control wheel to make manual focusing easier.
The image is enlarged. Note You cannot use [ MF Assist] when shooting movies. 4 - 529 - 923 - 13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 151 Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-HX60/HX60V MF Assist (still image) Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to adjust the focus. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [ MF Assist] → [On]. 2. This works in Manual Focus or Semi Manual Focus shooting. 1. Turn the control wheel to make manual focusing easier.
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...shutter speed. You can select an image that suits your intention, after recording. 1. Menu item details Cont. In [Manual Exposure], the exposure is shifted based on the Auto Review. Bracket: 0.7EV 3 Image: This setting shoots three ... down the shutter button until the bracket recording is shown on the compensated value. 4 - 529 - 923 - 13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 163 Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. MENU → (Camera Settings) → ...the exposure from base to darker and then to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-HX60/HX60V Cont.
...shutter speed. You can select an image that suits your intention, after recording. 1. Menu item details Cont. In [Manual Exposure], the exposure is shifted based on the Auto Review. Bracket: 0.7EV 3 Image: This setting shoots three ... down the shutter button until the bracket recording is shown on the compensated value. 4 - 529 - 923 - 13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 163 Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. MENU → (Camera Settings) → ...the exposure from base to darker and then to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-HX60/HX60V Cont.
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... of images. ISO AUTO (default setting): Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. 80 /100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200: You can change the exposure mode to [Manual Exposure] while set to [ISO AUTO], the ISO value is switched to light is expressed by increasing the ISO sensitivity (select a larger number). Related Topic... to create an image with moving subjects by the ISO number (recommended exposure index). If you use [Multi Frame NR], it takes some time for [Manual Exposure]. Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-HX60/HX60V ISO Sensitivity to the lowest value.
... of images. ISO AUTO (default setting): Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. 80 /100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200: You can change the exposure mode to [Manual Exposure] while set to [ISO AUTO], the ISO value is switched to light is expressed by increasing the ISO sensitivity (select a larger number). Related Topic... to create an image with moving subjects by the ISO number (recommended exposure index). If you use [Multi Frame NR], it takes some time for [Manual Exposure]. Help Guide How to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-HX60/HX60V ISO Sensitivity to the lowest value.
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... want to switch the display mode temporarily when the [FINDER/MONITOR] setting is switched to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-HX60/HX60V FINDER/MONITOR Sets the method for switching the display between the monitor display and the Electronic Viewfinder display automatically. Hint... If you look into the Electronic Viewfinder, the display is [Auto], press the FINDER/MONITOR button. 4 - 529 - 923 - 13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 198 Manual...
... want to switch the display mode temporarily when the [FINDER/MONITOR] setting is switched to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-HX60/HX60V FINDER/MONITOR Sets the method for switching the display between the monitor display and the Electronic Viewfinder display automatically. Hint... If you look into the Electronic Viewfinder, the display is [Auto], press the FINDER/MONITOR button. 4 - 529 - 923 - 13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 198 Manual...
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Menu item details Manual: Adjusts the brightness within the range of -2 to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-HX60/HX60V Monitor Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the screen. 1. Help Guide How to +2. 4 - 529 - 923 - 13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 216 MENU → (Setup) → [Monitor Brightness] → desired setting.
Menu item details Manual: Adjusts the brightness within the range of -2 to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-HX60/HX60V Monitor Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the screen. 1. Help Guide How to +2. 4 - 529 - 923 - 13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 216 MENU → (Setup) → [Monitor Brightness] → desired setting.
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Menu item details Auto (default setting): Adjusts the brightness of the electronic viewfinder from the range -1 to +1. 4 - 529 - 923 - 13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 217 Manual: Selects the brightness of the electronic viewfinder automatically. When using an electronic viewfinder (sold separately), this product adjusts the brightness of the electronic viewfinder according to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-HX60/HX60V Viewfinder Bright. MENU → (Setup) → [Viewfinder Bright.] → desired setting. Help Guide How to the surrounding environment. 1.
Menu item details Auto (default setting): Adjusts the brightness of the electronic viewfinder from the range -1 to +1. 4 - 529 - 923 - 13(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 217 Manual: Selects the brightness of the electronic viewfinder automatically. When using an electronic viewfinder (sold separately), this product adjusts the brightness of the electronic viewfinder according to Use Digital Still Camera DSC-HX60/HX60V Viewfinder Bright. MENU → (Setup) → [Viewfinder Bright.] → desired setting. Help Guide How to the surrounding environment. 1.
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...Fi card is displayed, remove the memory card and reinsert it, or turn the product off and then on an airplane. Images are to the manual supplied with a wireless LAN function. Power save mode will be used only in the countries/regions where they were purchased. Help Guide How to... Use Digital Still Camera DSC-HX60/HX60V Upload Settings(Eye-Fi) Sets whether to your Wi-Fi network or destination on Eye-Fi cards, please contact the manufacturer or vendor directly...
...Fi card is displayed, remove the memory card and reinsert it, or turn the product off and then on an airplane. Images are to the manual supplied with a wireless LAN function. Power save mode will be used only in the countries/regions where they were purchased. Help Guide How to... Use Digital Still Camera DSC-HX60/HX60V Upload Settings(Eye-Fi) Sets whether to your Wi-Fi network or destination on Eye-Fi cards, please contact the manufacturer or vendor directly...