Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H3 Handbook

The"Red-eye phenomenon"
Pupils hecome dilated in dark ettvinmments. Flash light is reflected off the hlood vessels at the
back of the eye (retina), causing the "red-eye" phenomenon.
Ciunera Eye
Retina
How can the "Red-eye phenomenon" be reduced?
• Set [Red Eye Reduction] lo IOnl (page 50).
• Select I_'O(High Sensitivity mode)* in Scene Seleclion (page 29). (The flash is turned off automatically.)
• When lhe eyes of the subject turn o111rod, correct the image wilh [Relouch] on the viewing menu
(page 56) or wilh lhe supplied soflware "Picture Molion Browser".
"White circular spots"
This is caused hy partMes (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. When they are
accentuated by the camera's flash, they appear as white circular spots.
Camera
the air
How can the "White circular spots" be reduced?
• Light tile room and shoot the subject withoul _ flash.
• Select I_'O(High Sensilivity nlode)* in Scene Selection, (The flash is turned oll autom_ltically.)
* Even though you selected IS"O(High Sensilivity mode) in Scene Selection. the shutter speed mighl be
slower under h)w-lighl conditions, or in a clarkplace. In lhal case_ use a lripod or hold your arms firmly al
your side alter pressing lhe shuuer butlon.
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Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H3 Specifications

General

Sensor Type	Super HAD CCD
Effective Pixels	8.1 Megapixels
Optical Zoom	10x
Digital Zoom	2x
LCD Screen Size	2.5 inches
Maximum Resolution	3264 x 2448
Image Stabilization	Optical
ISO Sensitivity	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Video Resolution	640 x 480
Type	Compact digital camera
Video Recording	Yes
Weight	264 g (9.3 oz)
LCD Resolution	115, 000 pixels
Battery Type	NP-BG1
Image Sensor	1/2.5 inch
Focal Length	38 - 380 mm (35mm equivalent)
Aperture Range	f/3.5 - f/4.4
Shutter Speed	1/4 - 1/2000 sec
Storage Media	Memory Stick Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo
Dimensions	4.2 x 2.7 x 1.9 in