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Sony DSC-R1 User Manual

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You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is
the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter.
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity
ISO is unit of measurement (sensitivity), estimating how much light an image pickup device
(equivalent to photo films) receives. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ
depending on the ISO sensitivity.
To adjust the ISO sensitivity t page 45
Exposure
Adjusting the light intensity
Overexposure
= too much light
Whitish image
The exposure is automatically set to the
proper value in the auto adjustment mode.
However, you can adjust it manually using
the functions below.
Manual exposure:
Allows you to adjust the shutter speed and
aperture value manually. t page 39
EV:
Allows you to adjust the exposure that has
been determined by the camera.
t page 41
Metering Mode:
Allows you to change the part of the
subject to be measured to determine the
exposure. t page 40
Correct exposure
Underexposure
= too little light
Darker image
High ISO sensitivity
Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location.
However, the image tends to become noisy.
Low ISO sensitivity
Records a smoother image.
However, when the exposure is insufficient, the image may become darker.
Shutter speed = Length of time the camera
receives light
Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass
through
ISO =
Recording sensitivity
Exposure:

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Sony DSC-R1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Sensor TypeCMOS
Sensor Size21.5 x 14.4 mm
Effective Pixels10.3 Megapixels
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*
Focal Length24-120 mm (35mm equivalent)
ISO Sensitivity160-3200
Shutter Speed30 - 1/2000 sec
Image FormatsJPEG, RAW
BatteryNP-FM50 InfoLithium rechargeable battery
Weight995 g (including battery)
Aperture Rangef/2.8-4.8
LCD Screen2.0-inch, 134, 000 pixels
ViewfinderElectronic (EVF), 235, 000 pixels
Storage MediaCompactFlash, Memory Stick
Dimensions139 x 97 x 156 mm
Camera TypeDigital SLR-like camera

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