Sony DSC-H50 User Manual

© 2008 Sony Corporation 3-295-460-11(1)GBDigital Still CameraCyber-shot HandbookDSC-H50Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly

10Basic techniques for better imagesYou can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light t

100Settings For details on the operation 1 page 89Image size and total zoom scale using Smart zoom (Including optical zoom 15×)• You cannot use the Di

101Customizing the settingsSettings For details on the operation 1 page 89 Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 2The default settings are marked with

102Settings For details on the operation 1 page 89Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a

103Customizing the settingsSettings For details on the operation 1 page 89 Clock SettingsSets the date and time.1 Select [ Clock Settings] from (Se

104Settings For details on the operation 1 page 89 Language SettingSelects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages.Language S

105Viewing images on a TVViewing images on a TVViewing images on a TVYou can view images on a TV by connecting the camera to a TV.The connection varie

106Viewing images on a TVYou can view an image with high quality* recorded on the camera by connecting the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV with a

107Viewing images on a TVViewing images on a TV3 Press the (Playback) button to turn on the camera.Images shot with the camera appear on the TV.Pres

108Using your computerEnjoying your Windows computerFor details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 121).Ill

109Using your computerEnjoying your Windows computerThe following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera.Recommended enviro

11Basic techniques for better imagesAdjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media that i

110Installing the software (supplied)You can install the software (supplied) using the following procedure.• Log on as Administrator.1 Turn on your co

111Using your computerInstalling the software (supplied)After you install the software, the short cut icons for “Picture Motion Browser”, “PMB Guide”,

112On the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)You can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software.Th

113Using your computerCopying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser”1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” with recorded images into the ca

114Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser”1 Connects the camera to a computer as described in “Connecting the camera to you

115Using your computerCopying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser”Perform the procedures from step 1 to 4 below before:• Disconn

116Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser”• You cannot record any images to the “100MSDCF” folder. The images in this folde

117Using your computerCopying images to a computer without “Picture Motion Browser”You can copy images to your computer without “Picture Motion Browse

118Copying images to a computer without “Picture Motion Browser”3 Click [Open folder to view files] (For Windows XP: [Open folder to view files] t [OK

119Using your computerViewing image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the “Memory Stick Duo”This section describes the process usi

12Basic techniques for better imagesThe apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions.Example: The color of an image affected b

120Using the “Music Transfer” (supplied)You can change the Music files that are preset at the factory to the desired Music files using “Music Transfer

121Using your computerUsing your Macintosh computerYou can copy images to your Macintosh computer.• “Picture Motion Browser” is not compatible with Ma

122Using your Macintosh computer4 View images on the computer.Double-click the hard disk icon t the desired image file in the folder containing the co

123Using your computerViewing “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”When you install “Cyber-shot Handbook”, “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” is also installed. “Cyber-s

124Printing still imagesHow to print still imagesWhen you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off, so be sure to check before prin

125Printing still imagesPrinting images directly using a PictBridge compliant printerEven if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot usi

126Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer1 Connect the camera to the printer.2 Turn on the printer. Press the (Playback) butt

127Printing still imagesPrinting images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer1 Select print settings with v/V/b/B.[Quantity]Selects the number

128Printing at a shopYou can take a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with the camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop su

129Printing still imagesPrinting at a shop1 Press the MENU button while displaying images in single-image mode or in index mode.2 Select [DPOF] with v

13Basic techniques for better imagesThe default settings are marked with .• The larger the image size, the higher the image quality.• The higher the

130TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions.Be aware that by sending the camera for repair

131TroubleshootingTroubleshootingCannot insert the battery pack.• Insert the battery pack correctly to push the battery eject lever.Cannot turn on the

132Troubleshooting• Set the mode dial to when shooting movies.• The image size is set to [640(Fine)] when recording movies. Do one of the following:

133TroubleshootingTroubleshooting• You cannot change the zoom scale when the Smile Shutter is in standby (page 36).• Confirm that the [Conversion Lens

134TroubleshootingThe image is too dark.• You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. Select the metering mode (page 49) or adj

135TroubleshootingTroubleshootingCannot play back images.• Press the (Playback) button (page 50).• The folder/file name has been changed on your com

136TroubleshootingComputer OS compatibility with camera is unknown.• Check “Recommended computer environment” on page 109 for Windows, and page 121 fo

137TroubleshootingTroubleshootingYou do not know how to use “Picture Motion Browser”.• Refer to “PMB Guide” (page 112).The image and sound are interru

138TroubleshootingSee “PictBridge compliant printer” together with the following items.Images are printed with both edges cut off.• Depending on your

139TroubleshootingTroubleshootingPrinting is canceled.• Confirm that you have disconnected the cable for multi-use terminal before the (PictBridge C

14Basic techniques for better imagesThe eyes of the subject may come out red, or fuzzy white circular spots may appear when using the flash. These phe

140TroubleshootingThe lens gets fogged.• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it.The le

141TroubleshootingWarning indicators and messagesIf a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, the self-diagnosis function on the camera i

142Warning indicators and messagesCannot access Memory Stick Access denied• You are using the “Memory Stick Duo” with the access controlled.Error form

143TroubleshootingWarning indicators and messagesMacro is invalid• The macro is unavailable under the current settings (page 35).Flash settings cannot

144Warning indicators and messagesUnable to detect face for retouch• Retouching may not be possible depending on the image.Turn the power off and on a

145OthersOthersUsing the camera abroad — Power sourcesYou can use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied

146On the “Memory Stick Duo”A “Memory Stick Duo” is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick Duo” that can be used with the

147OthersOn the “Memory Stick Duo”Notes on using the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (not supplied)• To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with a “Memory Stick” compli

148On the battery packOn charging the battery packWe recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86

149OthersOn the battery chargerOn the battery charger• Do not charge any battery pack other than the NP-BG type or NP-FG type battery packs in the bat

15Identifying partsSee the pages in parentheses for details of operation.A POWER button/POWER lampB Mode dial (28)C /BRK button (48)D Shutter button (

150IndexIndexAAdaptor ring ...18Add / Remove Favorites...79Adjusting EV...26Advanced Sports Shooting mo

151IndexIndexGGrid Line...98HHappy Faces...84HD(1080i)...96High Sensitivi

152IndexSemi Manual...46Sepia...73Settings ...94Sharpness...

153Notes on the License“C Library”, “Expat” and “zlib”, software are provided in the camera. We provide this software based on license agreements with

Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.

16Identifying partsA FINDER/LCD buttonB FinderC (Slideshow) button (52)D LCD screen (26)• You can adjust the angle of the LCD panel to meet various s

17Identifying partsQ Tripod receptacle (bottom)• Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the

18Using the accessoriesLens hood/Adaptor ringThe lens hood is stored with the adapter ring on at the time of purchase. Remove the adapter ring from th

19Using the accessoriesStoring the lens hoodThe lens hood can be attached in the reverse direction to store it with the camera when it is not in use.P

2Notes on using the cameraNotes on the types of “Memory Stick” that you can use (not supplied)“Memory Stick Duo”You can use a “Memory Stick Duo” with

20Using the accessoriesRemote ControlUsing the Remote Control, you can easily operate the camera.A TransmitterB HOME button (58)C (Slideshow) button

21Indicators on the screenEach time you press v (DISP) on the control button, the display changes (page 26).See the pages in parentheses for details o

22Indicators on the screenBCD Zoom scaling (30, 99) Color mode (73) Color Filter (74) Contrast (75) Sharpness (75) Color Saturation (75)Displa

23Indicators on the screenHistogram (26)Display Indication

24Indicators on the screenWhen playing back still imagesWhen playing back moviesABDisplay IndicationBattery remainingLow battery warning (141)

25Indicators on the screenCHistogram (26)• appears when histogram display is disabled.Display IndicationPlayback folder (88)• This does not appear wh

26Changing the screen displayEach time you press v (DISP) on the control button, the display changes as follows:• If you view images in bright outside

27Using the internal memoryThe camera has approximately 15 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick Du

28Basic OperationsUsing the mode dialSet the mode dial to the desired function.: Auto Adjustment modeAllows shooting with the settings adjusted automa

29Basic OperationsShooting images (Auto Adjustment mode)1 Select the desired function from the mode dial.When shooting still images (Auto Adjustment m

3Notes on using the camera• Be careful not to bump the movable lens, and be careful not to apply force to it.The images used in this HandbookThe image

30Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode)When shooting movies:Press the shutter button fully down.To stop recording, press the shutter button fully dow

31Basic OperationsShooting images (Auto Adjustment mode)Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images)Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly un

32Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode)To cancel, press V ( ) again.• Use the 2-second delay self-timer to prevent blur of an image. The shutter is r

33Basic OperationsShooting still images (Scene Selection)Select the mode ( / / / ) in the mode dial1 Select the desired mode of Scene Selection ( / /

34Shooting still images (Scene Selection)Scene Selection modesThe following modes are preset to match the scene conditions.* When you shoot images usi

35Basic OperationsShooting still images (Scene Selection)Functions you can use in Scene SelectionFor shooting an image appropriately according to the

36Shooting still images (Scene Selection)Shooting in Smile Shutter modeWhen the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically.1 Select

37Basic OperationsShooting still images (Scene Selection)z Hints for better capturing of smiles1 Do not cover the eyes with the bangs.2 Try to orient

38Shooting in the dark (Night Shot)The Night Shot function lets you shoot subjects in the dark places without using the flash such as camp scenes at n

39Basic OperationsUsing the wheel dialThe wheel dial is used to change the setting values when shooting with the manual adjustment modes (shutter spee

4Table of contentsNotes on using the camera... 2Basic techniques for better images

40Shooting with manual adjustmentThe camera automatically adjusts the focus and the exposure, however, you can manually adjust these settings.The func

41Basic OperationsShooting with manual adjustmentYou can change the aperture value and shutter speed combination while keeping the brightness fixed.1

42Shooting with manual adjustmentThe setting range of the shutter speed• Shutter speeds of one second or longer are indicated by [”], for example, 1”.

43Basic OperationsShooting with manual adjustmentYou can manually adjust the shutter speed and the aperture values.1 Select M with the mode dial.2 Sel

44Shooting with manual adjustment• For details on the ISO sensitivity, see page 11.• Note that the image tends to become noisier as the ISO sensitivit

45Basic OperationsShooting with manual adjustment• For details on the exposure t page 10• The compensation value can be set in 1/3EV increments (+2.0E

46Shooting with manual adjustment•AF stands for Auto Focus.• When you use Digital Zoom or AF illuminator, the AF range finder frame is disabled and ap

47Basic OperationsShooting with manual adjustment• When the AF range finder frame is being moved, AF mode is set to [Monitor] and pressing z turns to

48Shooting with manual adjustmentSelects whether the camera performs Burst/Bracket shooting or not when you press the shutter button.Each time you pre

49Basic OperationsShooting with manual adjustmentSelects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure.Ea

5Table of contentsShooting menu ...63Scene Selection: Selecting t

50Viewing images1 Press the (Playback) button.• If you press the (Playback) button when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automat

51Basic OperationsViewing images To view an index screenPress (Index) to display the index screen while a still image is displayed.Select an image w

52Viewing still images as a slideshowStill images are played back sequentially with music and effects added.1 Press the (Slideshow) button.The setup

53Basic OperationsViewing still images as a slideshowTo change the setupOn the setup screen in step 1, select each item with v/V, then press z.The ite

54Viewing still images as a slideshowEffectsSimpleA simple slideshow switching still images at a preset interval • The playback interval is adjustable

55Basic OperationsViewing still images as a slideshowz To add /change Music filesYou can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to t

56Deleting images1 Press the (Playback) button.2 Press the MENU button while displaying in single-image or index mode.3 Select [Delete] with v/V on

57Basic OperationsDeleting imagesWhen you select [This Image]You can delete the selected image.Select [OK] with v, then press z.When you select [Multi

58Learning the various functions – HOME/MenuThe HOME screen is the gateway screen for all the functions of the camera, and can be called up regardless

59Basic OperationsLearning the various functions – HOME/MenuPressing HOME displays the following items. Only the available items are displayed on the

6Table of contents (Rotate): Rotating a still image (Select Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing imagesCustomizing the Manage Memory feature and

60Learning the various functions – HOME/Menu1 Press the MENU button to display the menu.• The menu will be displayed only during shooting and playback

61Basic OperationsMenu itemsThe available menu items vary depending on the mode setting (shooting/viewing), and the mode dial position in the shooting

62Menu itemsViewing menu (page 78) (Delete) (View Mode) (Date List) (Filter by Faces) (Add / Remove Favorites) (Slideshow) (Retouch) (Multi-Purpos

63Using the shooting functionsUsing the shooting functionsShooting menuThe functions in shooting mode using MENU are described below. For details on h

64Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 60For Easy Shooting modeSelects the still image size for Easy Shooting mode.For movieSelects the f

65Using the shooting functionsShooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 60Selects whether to use the Face Detection function or not, and also

66Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 60Selects the priority subject for the Smile Shutter function. For details on the Smile Shutter, s

67Using the shooting functionsShooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 60You can set the type of the bracket shooting using /BRK (REC Mode)

68Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 60The camera automatically detects shooting conditions, such as backlight or an night scene, and t

69Using the shooting functionsShooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 60• (Twilight using a tripod) scenes sometimes cannot be recognized in

7Table of contentsCopying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser”...

70Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 60• For details on the white balance, see page 12.• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the whi

71Using the shooting functionsShooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 60• If the indicator flashes while shooting, the white balance is ei

72Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 60Analyzes the scene to be shot, and improves the image quality by automatic correction.• DRO is a

73Using the shooting functionsShooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 60You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by effects.•

74Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 60You can add color effects to images as if you use a color filter.Color Filter: Setting the Color

75Using the shooting functionsShooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 60Adjusts the brightness (Color Saturation) of the image.Adjusts the c

76Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 60Selects the anti-blur mode.• In Auto Adjustment mode or Easy Shooting mode, [SteadyShot] is set

77Using the viewing functionsUsing the viewing functionsSelecting the View ModeWhen using the camera with a “Memory Stick Duo”, you can select how ima

78Viewing menuThis section explains the menu items available when you press the MENU button in playback mode. For details on how to use the menu, see

79Using the viewing functionsViewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 60This feature filters images and displays them.• Desired images may not

8Basic techniques for better imagesWhen you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember t

80Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 60To select and add multiple images to a Favorites group1 Press the MENU button while displaying im

81Using the viewing functionsViewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 60Adds effects or makes corrections to a recorded image and records it a

82Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 60 (Unsharp masking)Sharpens the image around a chosen frame.1 Set the area (frame) of the desired

83Using the viewing functionsViewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 60 (Fisheye Lens)Applies a fisheye effect around a chosen point.1 Set th

84Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 60 (Retro)This softens the image by blurring the focus and lowering the surrounding light so that i

85Using the viewing functionsViewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 60You can change the aspect ratio and size of the shooting images, then

86Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 60Protects images against accidental erasure. The (Protect) indicator appears on a protected imag

87Using the viewing functionsViewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 60To cancel the protectionSelect the image for which you want to cancel

88Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 60Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back.1 Select the desired folder with b/

89Customizing the settingsCustomizing the settingsCustomizing the Manage Memory feature and the SettingsYou can change the default settings using (M

9Basic techniques for better imagesHints for preventing blurThe camera moved accidentally when you took the image. This is called “Camera shake”. On t

90Customizing the Manage Memory feature and the Settings5 Select a setting with v/V, then press z.To cancel the setting changeSelect [Cancel] if it is

91For details on the operation 1 page 89Customizing the settings Manage Memory Memory Tool — Memory Stick ToolThis item appears only when a “Memory St

92Manage Memory For details on the operation 1 page 89Changes the folder currently used for recording images.1 Select [Change REC.Folder] with v/V on

93Customizing the settingsManage Memory For details on the operation 1 page 89 Memory Tool — Internal Memory ToolThis item does not appear when a “Mem

94For details on the operation 1 page 89 Settings Main Settings — Main Settings 1The default settings are marked with .Selects the sound produced whe

95Customizing the settingsSettings For details on the operation 1 page 89You can view a demonstration of the Smile Shutter mode.1 Select (Smile Shut

96Settings For details on the operation 1 page 89 Main Settings — Main Settings 2The default settings are marked with .Selects the USB mode when conn

97Customizing the settingsSettings For details on the operation 1 page 89Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connecte

98Settings For details on the operation 1 page 89 Shooting Settings — Shooting Settings 1The default settings are marked with .The AF illuminator sup

99Customizing the settingsSettings For details on the operation 1 page 89Selects the auto focus operation mode.• AF Mode setting is invalid when:– The