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Usage Guide

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COSTAR - CONFIDENTIAL/TRADE SECRET

DSC-

R1

Knobs, Buttons and Wheels

(Getting to Know the R1)

Main Command Dial

The 

Main Command Dial

, located on the back of the camera, behind the

Advanced Accessory Shoe, is one of the most important exterior features of the
camera. 

Any setting changes that relate to the 

Mode Dial

are made by rotating

the 

Main Command Dial

.  The M

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all is also used to adjust

settings for the Flash, White Balance, Metering, and ISO.

Mode Dial 

(p. 29)

The 

Mode Dial

allows the user to change between shooting modes. 

Focus Switch 

(p. 48)

Used to switch between Manual Focus and Auto Focus.

Introduction

This Usage Guide is meant to highlight some of the
features of the Sony DSC-R1 in a easy-to-find format. Any
page numbers referenced are located in Sony’s User’s
Guide that was included with your camera.

The R1 represents a high quality, 10 megapixel digital
camera that should meet all of our needs in the field.
We’ve tested many cameras that fall into the performance
range of the R1 and concluded that it best fits our current
needs for field research photography.

If you should have any questions concerning settings or
other operational features of the R1, please don’t hesitate
to contact your manager.

Kurt Liestenfeltz

Field Research Manager, Retail
(301) 280-7342
[email protected]

Diane Reynolds

Field Research Manager, Retail
(301) 215-8337
[email protected]

Brian Weaver

Field Research Manager, Retail
(301) 664-9177
[email protected]

Andrew Jenness

Field Research Supervisor
(301) 664-9136
[email protected]

Jarrod Young

Field Research Supervisor
(301) 280-4704
[email protected]

Nicole Wilkum

Field Research Supervisor
(301) 280-3803
[email protected]

Richard Baillieul

Field Research Supervisor
(301) 280-3812
[email protected]

Main
Command Dial

Focus Switch

Mode Dial

Summary of Contents for DIGITAL STILL CAMERA DSC-R1

Page 1: ...Usage Guide DSC R1 ...

Page 2: ...s Guide that was included with your camera The R1 represents a high quality 10 megapixel digital camera that should meet all of our needs in the field We ve tested many cameras that fall into the performance range of the R1 and concluded that it best fits our current needs for field research photography If you should have any questions concerning settings or other operational features of the R1 pl...

Page 3: ...ouses the Compact Flash or Memory Stick memory card Multi Selector Sub Command Dial p 28 31 Also known as The Joystick The Wheel Used to navigate through menu selections and control playback options Pushing the Multi Selector down is used as an Enter key Screen Status Button p 22 The Screen Status Button allows the user to change the information displayed on screen including a display a Real Time ...

Page 4: ...lding the button at halfway will freeze the focus and exposure settings Pressing the button completely will snap a photo Lens Hood p 18 Using the Lens Hood during bright lighting conditions can reduce image quality deteriation caused by unnecessary light ISO Button p 45 This button when used with the Main Command Dial allows the user to chose a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO Advanced Acces...

Page 5: ...o set parameters for several image recording settings and options Sharpness should be set to Normal Remaining Compact Flash Card capacity Remaining number of recordable images Auto Focus range finder frame Auto Focus range finder frame indicator Flash mode Battery remaining indicator Battery minutes remaining indicator Auto Focus illuminatior Exposure value bar Aperture value Shutter speed NR slow...

Page 6: ...Usage Guide Page 6 COSTAR CONFIDENTIAL TRADE SECRET DSC R1 Menu Settings Recording Contrast should be set to Normal Saturation should be set to Normal C0lor should be set to Standard ...

Page 7: ...Usage Guide COSTAR CONFIDENTIAL TRADE SECRET Page 7 DSC R1 Menu Settings Recording Picture Effects should be turned Off Recording Mode should be set to Normal Picture Quality should be set to Fine ...

Page 8: ...set to 10M C Ca am me er ra a 1 1 M Me en nu u AF Mode Monitor Digital Zoom Precision Power Save 1min Date Time Off AF Illuminator Auto Auto Review On C Ca am me er ra a 2 2 M Me en nu u Expanded Focus On Flash Sync Front Flash Int Pop up Flash Auto Flicker Reduction Auto Grid Line Off Menu Settings Setup ...

Page 9: ...Ca ar rd d T To oo ol l M Me en nu u Format OK Create REC Folder OK Change REC Folder S Se et tu up p 1 1 M Me en nu u LCD Backlight Normal EVF Backlight Bright Beep Off Zebra Off Language English S Se et tu up p 2 2 M Me en nu u File Number Series USB Connect Auto Video Out NTSC Clock Set ...

Page 10: ...r No Yes Dynamic Red Eye Reduction Yes On Off White Balance Auto Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Flash One Push White Balance Adjustment 3 3 IRE by step Burst Mode 3 shot 3fps 10MP Picture Effects Sepia Black White Scene Modes Twilight Twilight Portrait Portrait Landscape Self Timer Yes 10 Seconds Still Image Mode s Normal JPEG Fine Standard High speed Burst JPEG RAW SR2 Memory Stick PRO ...

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