Digital Still Camera

Instruction Manual

DSC-H7/H9

For details on the advanced operations, please access Cyber-shot Handbook and Cyber-shot Step-up Guide contained on the supplied CD-ROM via a computer.

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

2007 Sony Corporation

3-196-623-11(1)

Owners 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-H7/H9

Serial No. ___________________________

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them.

WARNING

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Use For Customers in the U.S.A.

[ Power Sources

This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. For those sets designed to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

[ Polarization

This set may be equipped with a polarized ac power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in.
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.

[ Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this can result in fire or electric shock.
[ Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into the set through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the set.

[ Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.

[ Cleaning

Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set.

[ Servicing

Do not attempt to service the set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

[ Replacement parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

[ Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) to determine that the set is in safe operating condition.

[ Lightning

For added protection for this set during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for

Read this first CAUTION

Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.
For Customers in the U.S.A.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only.
For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada
[ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. 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.

[ Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-H7 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, 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. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-H9 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, 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.

Battery charger

This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.

[ CAUTION

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

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).

[ 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.

[ Attention

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

[ 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.
[ Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
For the State of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate.
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. Applicable Accessories: Remote Control

[ Notes on recording/playback
Before you start recording, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly. This camera is neither dust-proof, nor splashproof, nor water-proof. Read Precautions (page 36) before operating the camera. 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 36). 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.
[ 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.
[ 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.

Getting started

Checking the accessories supplied
Battery charger BC-CSG/BC-CSGB/ BC-CSGC (1) Shoulder strap (1)

Remote Control (1)

Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) Lens hood (1)/Adaptor ring (1)

Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/ Battery case (1) Lens cap (1)/Lens cap strap (1)
USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1) CD-ROM (Cyber-shot application software/ Cyber-shot Handbook/Cyber-shot Step-up Guide) (1) Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)
Attaching the shoulder strap and the lens cap Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc.

[ Remote Control

Transmitter HOME button SLIDE SHOW button MENU button SHUTTER button for shooting: Zoom (W/T) button for viewing: / (playback zoom)/ (Index) button Control button
Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Control.
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
When the lithium battery becomes weak, the operating distance of the Remote Control may shorten, or the Remote Control may not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. The Remote Control has a button type lithium battery (CR2025) built in. Do not use batteries other than CR2025.

Insulation sheet

To change the battery of the Remote Control
1 While pressing on the tab, inset your
fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case.
2 Place a new battery with the + side facing
3 Insert the battery case back into the
Remote Control until it clicks.
1 Preparing the battery pack
For customers in the USA and Canada Plug
For customers other than those in the USA and Canada
CHARGE lamp CHARGE lamp Power cord (mains lead)
1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. 2 Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket).
The CHARGE lamp lights on, and charging starts. When the CHARGE lamp turns off, charging is finished (Practical charge). If you continue charging the battery pack for about one more hour (until it is fully charged), the charge will last slightly longer.

[ Charging time

Full charge time Practical charge time

Approx. 330 min.

Approx. 270 min.
Time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25C (77F). Charging may take longer under certain circumstances or conditions. See page 32 for the number of images that can be recorded. Connect the battery charger to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by. Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the battery charger is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket). When charging is finished, disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall socket), and remove the battery pack from the battery charger. Designed for use with compatible Sony batteries.

[ To change the date and time
Press the HOME button, and select [ Clock Settings] in (Settings) (pages 23, 24).
[ When you turn on the power
If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function).

Shooting images easily

Finder Microphone

Shutter button

Mode dial W/T (Zoom) button MENU button Control button HOME button Tripod receptacle (bottom) Macro button DISP button Flash button Self-timer button
1 Select the desired function from the mode dial.
When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment mode): Select When shooting movies: Select.
2 Hold the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side.
Position the subject in the center of the focus frame.
3 Shoot with the shutter button.
When shooting still images: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus.
The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and remains lit.
2 Press the shutter button fully down.

AE/AF lock indicator

When shooting movies: Press the shutter button fully down. To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again.
Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display/Finder/Lens hood

[ Using the mode dial

Set the mode dial to the desired function.

Auto Adjustment

Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically.

[ W/T Using the zoom

Press T to zoom, press W to undo zoom.
Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images)

P Program Shift

Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Also you can select various setting using the menu.
Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.
: Flash Auto Strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight (default setting) : Flash forced on : Slow synchro (Flash forced on) The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light. : Flash forced off When using flash, the flash automatically pops up and strobes. Close the flash by hand after use.

S Shutter Speed Priority Shooting
Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually.
A Aperture priority Shooting
Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually.
M Manual Exposure Shooting
Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually.

Movie Recording

Allows you to record movies with audio.
Macro (Shooting close-up)

High Sensitivity

Shoot images without a flash even in low lighting.
Press b ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.

: Macro off

Portrait
Shoot with backgrounds blurred away, and the subject is sharpened.
: Macro on (W side: Approx. 1 cm or farther
(13/32 inches or farther), T side: Approx. 120 cm or farther (3 feet 11 1/4 inches or farther))

Advanced Sports Shooting

Shoot images by predicting the movement of the subject and setting focus.

Using the self-timer

Twilight Portrait
Shoot sharp images of people in a dark place without losing the nighttime atmosphere.
Press V ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.
: Not using the self-timer : Setting the 10-second delay self-timer : Setting the 2-second delay self-timer

Landscape

Shoot with the focus on a distant subject.

SCN Scene Selection

Selects a Scene Selection in the menu.* *Scene Selection in the menu

Twilight

Shoot night scenes without losing the nighttime atmosphere.
Press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.

Self-timer lamp

Shoot seaside or lakeside scenes with the blueness of the water captured more vividly.
Shoot snow scenes in white more clearly.

Fireworks

Shoot fireworks in all their splendor.
[ DISP Changing the screen display
Press v (DISP) on the control button. Each time you press v (DISP) button, the LCD screen or the LCD finder changes as follows. Brightness of LCD backlight up r Histogram on r Indicators off r Indicators on*
* The LCD backlight will return to normal brightness.
[ To shoot using the finder
With the FINDER/LCD button, you can choose to shoot either using the finder or the LCD screen. When you use the finder, the image does not appear on the LCD screen. Adjust the finder adjustment dial to your eyesight so that the image appears clearly within the finder, then shoot the image.

FINDER/LCD button

Finder Adjustment dial
[ Shooting in the dark (DSC-H9 only)
The Night Shot function lets you shoot subjects in the dark places without using the flash. Set NIGHTSHOT switch to ON.
[ Adjusting the angle of the LCD screen (DSC-H9 only)

You can adjust the angle of the LCD screen.

NIGHTSHOT switch

Forcing the LCD screen to move over the range of movement may cause malfunction.
[ Attaching the lens hood

Storing the lens hood

1 Attach the adaptor ring while the power is
Position the lens hood as shown below and turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks.

Adaptor ring

2 Turn the position ring and position the
indicator of the adaptor ring to the indicator of this camera, as illustrated below.

Indicators Position ring

3 Turn the lens hood and position the
indicator to the indicator of the position ring until it clicks. While doing this, hold and fix the indicator of the adaptor ring to not turn.

Lens hood

Shooting with manual adjustment

[ Using the wheel dial

You can change the following settings by using the wheel dial. ISO value Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure value (EV)
AF range finder frame indicator When manual focus is selected, the distance which the focus is set is adjusted.
AF range finder frame indicator Exposure value Aperture value Shutter speed

ISO value

Select

Wheel dial

Control button

To select the item

3 To set other items, press z and then
perform the following operations. Items that cannot be selected are displayed as gray.
1 Turn the wheel dial to select the item you
want to set. Move the yellow indication V to select the item.

To select the value

When the values are displayed in yellow, the values can be selected and set by turning the wheel dial. The displayed value is set.
2 Press z on the control button.

The value turns yellow.

Viewing/deleting images
MENU button (Playback) button (playback zoom)/ (Index) button Multi connector (side) HOME button Speaker (bottom) (playback zoom) button
Control button (inside)/ Wheel dial (outside)

1 Press

If you press when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automatically and set to playback mode. To switch to the shooting mode, press again.
2 Select an image with b/B on the control button.

Movie:

Press z to play back a movie. (Press z again to stop playback.) Press B to fast forward, b to rewind. (Press z to return to normal playback.) Press V to display the volume control screen, then press b/B to adjust the volume. By turning the wheel dial, you can also easily view the next/previous image.

To delete images

1 Display the image you want to delete, then press MENU. 2 Select [Delete] with v and select [This Image] with b/B, then press z. 3 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
[ To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)
Press while displaying a still image. To undo the zoom, press. Adjust the position: v/V/b/B Cancel playback zoom: z

Viewing an index screen

Press (Index) button to display the index screen while a still image is displayed. Then, select an image with v/V/b/B. To return to the single image screen, press z.
You can also access the index screen by selecting [ Index Display] in (View Images) on the HOME screen. Each time you press (Index), the number of pictures on the index screen changes.
[ To delete images in index mode
1 Press MENU while the index screen is displayed. 2 Select [Delete] with v and select [Multiple Images] with b/B, then press z. 3 Select the image you want to delete with v/V/b/B, then press z.
mark is checked in the checkbox of the image. To cancel a selection, select an image you have selected for deletion, then press z again.
4 Press MENU and select [OK] with v, then press z.
To delete all the images in a folder, select [All In This Folder], then press z in step 2.
[ To play back a series of images (Slide Show)
1 Press HOME and select [ Slide Show] in 2 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
[ To view images on TV screen

(View Images).

This is same as pressing the SLIDE SHOW button on the Remote Control.
Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied).

To the multi connector

To audio/video input jacks
Cable for multi-use terminal
Learning the various functions HOME/Menu

Using the HOME screen

The HOME screen is the gateway screen for all the functions of your camera. You can select the shooting mode or playback mode, or change the settings from the HOME screen.
Control button HOME button
1 Press HOME to display the HOME screen.

Category Item

Select a category with b/B on the control button. Select an item with v/V, then press z.

[ When you select the

(Manage Memory) or

(Settings) category

1 Select the desired item with v/V on the control button.
This is functional only when you select (Settings).
2 Move to the right with B, select a setting with v/V, then press z. 3 Select a setting with v/V, then press z.
The camera is set to the shooting mode by pressing the shutter button halfway down.
For details on the operation 1 page 23

HOME items

Press HOME button displays the following items. Details on the items are displayed on the screen by the guide.

Category Items

Shooting Single Image Index Display Slide Show

2904 484

5928 988

12154 2025

24014 4002

48166 8027

The number of images listed is for when [REC Mode] is set to [Normal]. When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the >9999 indicator appears. When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size.
[ The approximate recording time of movies
(Units: hour : minute : second)
640(Fine) 640(Standard) 320

0:01:30 0:06:00

0:05:50 0:23:40

0:02:50 0:10:40 0:42:50

0:06:00 0:21:40 1:27:00

0:12:20 0:44:20 2:57:50

0:25:10 1:31:00

0:50:00 3:00:00

1:40:20 6:01:10
6:04:30 12:00:20 24:04:50
Movies with the size set to [640(Fine)] can only be recorded on a Memory Stick PRO Duo. The size of a movie file is limited to approx. 2 GB. During recording, movie recording stops automatically when the file size of the movie reaches approx. 2 GB. This camera does not support HD recordings or playbacks for movies.

Troubleshooting

If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions.
1 Check the items below, and refer to Cyber-shot Handbook (PDF).
If a code such as C/E:ss:ss appears on the screen, refer to Cyber-shot Handbook.
2 Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery pack again after about one minute, and turn on the power.
3 Initialize the settings (page 24).
4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory, Music files may be checked when you send your camera to be repaired.

Battery pack and power

The battery pack cannot be inserted.
Insert the battery pack correctly to push the battery eject lever (page 13).
Cannot turn on the camera.
After installing the battery pack into the camera, it may take a little while to get the camera

powered.

Insert the battery pack correctly (page 13). The battery pack is discharged. Insert charged battery pack (page 12). The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one. Use a recommended battery pack (page 10).
The power turns off suddenly.
If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera
turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Turn on the camera again (page 15). The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one.
The battery remaining indicator is incorrect.

This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. The displayed battery remaining differs from the current one. Fully discharge and then charge
the battery pack to correct the display.
The battery pack is discharged. Insert the charged battery pack (page 12). The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one.
Cannot charge the battery pack.
You cannot charge the battery pack using the AC Adaptor (not supplied).
Shooting still images/movies
Your camera cannot record images.
Check the free capacity of the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo (pages 33). If it is
full, do one of the following: Delete unnecessary images (page 21). Change the Memory Stick Duo. You are using the Memory Stick Duo with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position. You cannot record images while charging the flash. When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to a position other than. Set the mode dial to when shooting movies. The image size is set to [640(Fine)] when recording movies. Do one of the following: Set the image size to other than [640(Fine)]. Insert a Memory Stick PRO Duo. The lens cap is attached. Remove it.
Cannot insert dates on images.
This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using Picture
Motion Browser, you can print or save images with the date.
Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject.
The smear phenomenon is occurring and white, black, red, purple, or other streaks appear on
the image. This phenmenon is not a malfunction.

Viewing images

Your camera cannot play back images.
Press (Playback) button (page 21). The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded
using a model other than that of your camera, playback on your camera is not guaranteed.
The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection.

Precautions

[ Do not use/store the camera in the following places
In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction. In a location subject to rocking vibration Near strong magnetic place In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera. This may cause the camera to malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired.
[ On moisture condensation
If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the camera. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera. If moisture condensation occurs Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images.

[ On the internal rechargeable backup battery
This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off. This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera. However, if you use the camera for only short periods, it discharges gradually, and if you do not use the camera at all for about one month it becomes completely discharged. In this case, be sure to charge this rechargeable battery before using the camera. However, even if this rechargeable battery is not charged, you can still use the camera as long as you do not record the date and time. Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery Insert charged battery pack in the camera, and then leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off.

[ On cleaning

Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a dry cloth. Do not use the following as they may damage the finish or the casing. Chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide, etc. Do not touch the camera with the above on your hand. Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time.
[ On operating temperatures
Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0C and 40C (32F and 104F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended.

Specifications

Camera

[System]

Image device: 7.18 mm (1/2.5 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera: Approx. 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 000 pixels Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 15 zoom lens f = 5.mm (mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.7 4.5 Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual exposure, Scene Selection (9 modes) White balance: Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1,2,3, Incandescent, Flash, One push File format (DCF compliant): Still images: Exif Ver. 2.21 JPEG compliant, DPOF compatible Movies: MPEG1 compliant (Monaural) Recording media: Internal Memory (approx. 31 MB), Memory Stick Duo Flash: Flash range (ISO sensitivity (Recommended exposure value) set to ISOAUTO): approx. 0.2 to 9.8 m (7 7/8 inches to 32 feet 1 7/8 inches) (W)/ approx. 1.2 to 6.0 m (3 feet 11 1/4 inches to 19 feet 8 1/4 inches) (T) Viewfinder: Electric viewfinder (color)

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