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Various recording
Records images
according to shooting
conditions (TWILIGHT
mode)
Mode dial:
This camera has a preset TWILIGHT
mode. This mode is suitable for the
night scene.
1
Set the mode dial to
.
Allows you to record bright
subjects in dark places without
losing the dark atmosphere of the
surroundings. The shutter speed
becomes slower, so we
recommend that you use a tripod
to prevent shaking.
2
Record the image.
To cancel the TWILIGHT
mode
Set the mode dial to
.
Notes
•
Set the forced flash
when you use the
flash in the TWILIGHT mode.
•
When using the TWILIGHT mode, the AF
illuminator (page 25) emits when the flash
mode is set to the
forced flash mode.
•
You cannot record moving images in the
TWILIGHT mode.
1
2
Tips
Under normal recording conditions, the
camera automatically makes various
adjustments, such as those for the focus,
iris, exposure, and white balance, as it
shoots. However, you may not be able to
carry out your desired shooting
depending on shooting conditions. The
TWILIGHT mode provides you with
near-optimum adjustments to suit your
shooting situation.
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Recording still
images for e-mail
(E-MAIL)
Mode dial:
/
In the E-MAIL mode, a small-size
image which is suitable for e-mail
transmission is also recorded at the
same time as recording a normal still
image. (The size of the normal still
image is set using [
] (IMAGE
SIZE) in the menu settings (page 45).)
1
Set the mode dial to
or
.
2
Press MENU.
The menu appears.
3
Select [MODE] (REC MODE)
with
b
/
B
, [E-MAIL] with
v
/
V
.
4
Record the image.
1
4
2
3
The number of images that you can
record on a “Memory Stick” (4 MB)
in E-MAIL mode
Remaining number of recordable
images (page 85)
The actual number of remaining images
may differ depending on the recording
conditions.
To return to normal
recording mode
Select [NORMAL] with
v
/
V
in step
3
.
Image size
Quality
STD
FINE
1600×1200
(DSC-P50)
Approx. 7
Approx. 3
1600 (3:2)
(DSC-P50)
Approx. 7
Approx. 3
1280×960
(DSC-P30)
Approx.
10
Approx.
5
1280 (3:2)
(DSC-P30)
Approx.
10
Approx.
5
1024×768
Approx.
15
Approx.
9
640×480
Approx.
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Approx.
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Recording text
documents (TEXT)
Mode dial:
The TEXT mode is suitable for
recording a document to emphasize its
character by the black and white
colors. The LCD screen also turns to
black and white, and the image is
recorded in the GIF format.
1
Set the mode dial to
.
2
Press MENU.
The menu appears.
3
Select [MODE] (REC MODE)
with
b
/
B
, [TEXT] with
v
/
V
.
4
Record the image.
The number of images that you can
record on a “Memory Stick” (4 MB)
in TEXT mode*
∗
The maximum number of recordable
images depends on the document
condition, such as the amount of text
portions.
Image size
Number of images
1600×1200
(DSC-P50)
Minimum 12
1600 (3:2)
(DSC-P50)
Minimum 13
1280×960
(DSC-P30)
Minimum 18
1280 (3:2)
(DSC-P30)
Minimum 20
1024×768
Minimum 26
640×480
Minimum 59
1
4
2
3
To return to normal
recording mode
Select [NORMAL] with
v
/
V
in step
3
.
Notes
•
If the subject is not evenly illuminated, you
may be unable to record a clear image.
•
Writing and reading data take more time
than normal recording.
•
When the mode dial is set to
, images
can be recorded, but the image may be
bleached out or may be turned black.
•
Remaining number of recordable images is
not displayed.
•
The number of recordable images is the
same regardless of whether [
]
(P. QUALITY) is set to STANDARD or
FINE.
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Recording still images
as uncompressed
files (TIFF)
Mode dial:
/
Records the images without
compression, so the image does not
deteriorate. Images recorded in this
mode are suitable for printing with a
high-quality image. The JPEG
(compressed) format image is also
recorded with the TIFF format image.
1
Set the mode dial to
or
.
2
Press MENU.
The menu appears.
3
Select [MODE] (REC MODE)
with
b
/
B
, [TIFF] with
v
/
V
.
4
Record the image.
The number of images that you
can record on a “Memory Stick”
(8 MB) in TIFF mode is approx. 1.
To return to normal
recording mode
Select [NORMAL] with
v
/
V
in step
3
.
1
4
2
3
Notes
•
JPEG images are recorded in the image
size selected by the [
] (IMAGE SIZE)
menu (page 45). TIFF images are recorded
in [1600×1200] (DSC-P50) or [1280×960]
(DSC-P30) size other than when [1600
(3:2)] (DSC-P50) or [1280 (3:2)]
(DSC-P30) is selected.
•
Writing data takes more time than in
normal recording.
•
The supplied “Memory Stick” (4 MB)
does not have sufficient capacity to record
uncompressed images.
