Sony DSC-M2 - Manual (Page 2)

PHOTO MOVIE
MODE
Using the zoom
• When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function.
For details on the [Digital Zoom] settings and the image quality t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting”
(page 51)
2 Shoot images.
When shooting images during displayed on the screen, those minimized copies of
the original images can be saved on Album t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 30)
Still image:
Press and hold PHOTO
halfway down to focus AE/AF lock indicator
Flashing
t lit/beeps
Press PHOTO fully down
The shutter sounds.
Movie:
Press MOVIE fully down
To stop recording, press MOVIE fully down again.
• When available recording time is low, on the lower part of the LCD screen flashes.
• You can also use MOVIE on the side of the LCD screen.
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• You can also use PHOTO on the side of the LCD screen, however, you cannot press
and hold PHOTO halfway down.
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Zoom button
Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) 5 5
Using the self-timer
Before step 2, press v ( ) on the control button.
Press PHOTO/MOVIE, the self-timer lamp flashes, and a beep sounds until the shutter operates
(approximately 10 seconds later).
To cancel, press v again.
• When you start recording a movie using the self-timer, the recording is not terminated automatically.
• Using a tripod (not supplied) is recommended.
Shooting close-up (Macro)
Before step 2, press b ( ) on the control button.
To cancel, press b again.
• Setting the zoom all the way to the W side is recommended.
• The in-focus range becomes narrow, and the complete subject may not entirely be in focus.
• The Auto Focus speed slows down.
• To shoot at even closer distances than close-up (Macro) recording, use (Magnifying glass mode) in the
Scene mode.
Shortest shooting distance from the lens surface
Setting all the way to the W side: Approx. 8 cm (3 1/4 inches)
Setting all the way to the T side: Approx. 25 cm (9 7/8 inches)
Selecting a flash mode for still images
Before step 2, press V ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.
• Shooting distance (when [ISO] is set to [Auto])
W side: Approx. 0.1 to 2.6 m (3 15/16 inches to 8 feet 6 3/8 inches)
T side: Approx. 0.5 to 2.1 m (1 feet 7 11/16 inches to 6 feet 10 11/16 inches)
• The flash strobes twice. The first time is to adjust the light quantity.
No indicator Strobes if it is dark (default setting)
Forced flash
Slow synchro (Forced flash)
The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is
out of flash light.
No flash
Self-timer lamp
SL
Selecting the metering mode
You can select the metering mode that sets which part or the subject to measure to determine the
exposure.
Spot metering ( )
Metering is performed for only a part of the subject. This is convenient when the subject is
backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background.
Multi-pattern metering (No indicator)
This image is divided into multiple regions and metering is performed for each region. The
camera determines a well-balanced exposure.
Before step 2, set (Camera) to other than [Auto] t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 35)
Press B ( ) on the control button. To cancel spot metering, press B again.
• When using spot metering, to focus on the metering position, setting 9 (Focus) to [Center AF] is
recommended t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 38)
If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on
• If the subject is closer than approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches), use the Macro mode (left column).
• When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flashing
slowly and the beep does not sound. Recompose the shot and focus again.
Subjects difficult to focus on are:
To identify items on the screen
t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 18)
Rotating the LCD screen (Mirror mode)
When shooting in Mirror mode, turn the LCD screen to the lens side. The LCD screen shows a
mirror-image of the actual image. However, the image can be normal when recorded.
You can start recording using the buttons on the side of the LCD screen.
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Spot metering cross hair /
Position the subject here
– Distant from the camera and dark
– The contrast between the subject and its
background is poor.
– Seen through glass
– Moving fast
– Reflective light or with a lustrous finish
– Flashing
– Backlit
Image on the LCD screen Recorded image
MOVIE button
PHOTO button
Enjoy images and movies
(Hybrid shooting/5SEC recording)
PHOTO MOVIE
MODE
1 Set the mode to
REC with MODE.
In Hybrid shooting, you can record a
movie before and after shooting a still
image.
2 Set the HYBRID switch to
HYBRID.
appears.
3 Press PHOTO fully down.
An approximately 5-second movie shot
before a still image and an approximately
3-second movie after the still image are
also recorded.
• Movie size is set to 320x240 (15fps). The
movie files are recorded in MPEG-4 (MP4)
format.
Hybrid shooting:
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HYBRID
You can record a 5-second movie by
pressing the button as if shooting a still
image, since the recording time of each
movie is limited to 5 seconds.
2 Set the 5SEC switch to
5SEC.
appears.
3 Press MOVIE fully down.
“zzzzz” appears on the LCD screen
and the z indicator disappears every
second.
• You cannot stop a recording in the midst of a
recording even if you press MOVIE.
5SEC recording:
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5SEC
HYBRID switch
REC mode
lamp
5SEC switch
About Hybrid shooting
• When [Hybrid Rec] is set to [Pre Rec] on the (Setup) screen, you can only record an
approximately 5-second movie before shooting a still image.
• You cannot use the following functions in Hybrid shooting.
– Speed Burst
– Multi Burst
– Exposure Bracket
– Auto Review
• In Hybrid shooting, the battery quickly runs low as compared with a normal shooting.
• A pre/post movie may become shorter in the following cases.
– Shooting the next image continuously.
– Changing the mode with MODE or the HYBRID switch before or after shooting.
• Status of the LCD screen is directly recorded on a pre/post movie, and the following status can
also be recorded as well.
– AE lock adjusting sound and its lock sound
– The light of AF illuminator
– The screen status when setting a function, such as picture effect, just before shooting a still image
– Self-timer sound
– Beep sound during an operation
• When you do not want to record a beep, set [Beep] to [Off] or [Shutter]. However, the shutter
sound will be recorded even when [Beep] is set to [Off] on the Setup screen.
To return to the normal recording from Hybrid shooting
Set the HYBRID switch to the left position.
To return to the normal recording from 5SEC-recording
Set the 5SEC switch to the left position.
To extend the recording time during 5SEC-recording
During recording, press MOVIE again. The recording time is extended by five seconds.
View/delete images
To delete images
1 Display the image you want to delete and press (Delete).
2 Select [Delete] with v, then press z.
• When you delete a Hybrid still image, the pre/post movies that are recorded at the same time will also be
deleted.
• Even when you delete an image, the minimized image recorded on Album is still saved.
To cancel the deletion
Select [Exit], then press z.
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PHOTO MOVIE
MODE
1 Set the mode to
PLAY with MODE.
PLAY mode lamp (green) lights
up.
2 Select an image with b/B or
Shuttle.
To play back a movie, press z.
When playing back a Hybrid image, the image is
played back in the following order: pre movie
t still
image t post movie.
• When playing back a Hybrid image, you cannot either rewind
or fast forward or Pause.
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Playback bar
Rewind/Fast forward:
Turn the Shuttle to the left/right.
(Return to normal playback: z)
Volume: v/V
Stop playback: z
button
button
PLAY mode lamp
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To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)
Press to zoom in while displaying a still image.
To zoom out, press .
Adjust the portion: v/V/b/B
Cancel playback zoom: z
To store enlarged images: [Trimming] t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 49)
Viewing an index screen
Press (Index) and select an image with v/V/b/B or with Shuttle.
To return to the single-image screen, press z.
To display the next (previous) index screen, move the yellow frame up/down/left/right with v/V/b/
B or with Shuttle.
To delete images in index mode
1 While an index screen is displayed, press (Delete) and select [Select] with b/B on the
control button, then press z.
2 Select the image you want to delete with v/V/b/B or with Shuttle, then press z to display the
(Delete) indicator on the selected image.
To cancel a selection
Select an image you have previously selected for deletion, then
press z to delete the
indicator from the image.
3 Press (Delete).
4 Select [OK] with B, then press z.
• To delete all the images in the folder, select [All In This Folder] with b/B in step 1 instead of [Select], then
press z.
Viewing images with the LCD panel closed
In PLAY mode, if you close the LCD panel with the LCD
screen facing up, the camera does not turn off. You can view
images with the LCD panel closed.
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If you press again,
the sixteen-image index screen appears.
TO NEXT SELECT
1 Set the mode to REC
with MODE.
Using the control button
Holding the camera
Hold the camera steadily, and position the
subject in the center of the focus frame.
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Selecting the
metering mode Shooting close-up
(Macro)
Using the
self-timer
Using the flash for
still images
Control button
REC mode
lamp Zoom button