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C905 Camera guide
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Take a picture Your Cyber-shot™ phone does everything to get you the best shots possible. Open the lens cover to activate the camera, and press the camera key halfway down to use auto focus. Press the camera key fully down when the dot and focus frame are green to take your picture. Your picture is automatically saved on the memory card and can be found in Media. Photo images displayed in this leafl et may be simulated or enhanced. This is the Internet version of the User guide. © Print only
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Face detection With Face detection the face is detected and the focus is set to the face. The camera will automatically detect up to three faces which will be surrounded by white frames. When the camera selects the closest face, the surrounding frame turns green and the face is captured in sharp detail. This is the Internet version of the User guide. © Print only for private use.
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Red-eye reduction Reduce red-eye effect by making the fl ash fi re before the shot is taken and again during the shot. To set red-eye reduction From standby select Menu > Cyber-shot™ > > Flash > Red-eye reduct. This is the Internet version of the User guide. © Print only for private use.
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Smart contrast Taking images of scenes with bright parts and dark shadows is a problem in photography. Smart contrast improves your photo by automatically balancing the contrast between the bright and dark parts of your photo. To use Smart contrast When you use the camera, select. .> Settings > Red-eye reduct. > Smart contrast . Viewing photos on a map Location data is included when you take photos. This allows you to view the approximate location of where a photo was taken. To tu
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Tips when using the camera Rule of thirds Don’t place your subject in the middle of the frame. By placing it a third of the way in, you will achieve a better result. Hold it steady Avoid blurry pictures by holding the camera steady. Try to steady your hand by leaning it against a solid object. Get closer By getting as close as possible to your subject you won’t have to rely on the zoom. Try to fi ll your viewfi nder with your subject. Stay within the fl ash range Pictures taken beyond the maxim
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Consider variety Think different angles, move towards the object. Take some vertical pictures. Try different positions. Use a plain background A plain background will help to highlight your subject. Keep your lens clean Mobile phones are used in all manner of weather and places and carried in pockets and bags. This results in the camera lens becoming dirty and covered with fi ngerprints. Use a soft cloth to clean the lens. This is the Internet version of the User guide. © Print only for priva
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How to adapt the camera to the current situation A uto – automatic settings suitable for most situations. Twilight landsc . – landscape mode to be used at night or in poorly lit environments. Twilight portr ait – portrait mode to be used at night or in poorly lit environments. Landsca pe – this setting allows the focus to prioritise distant objects. P ortr ait – use for portrait photos. Emphasis on fl esh tones and slightly softer appearance. Beac h/Sno w – use in bright environ
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How to get the most natural colours Use the white balance setting to adjust the photo colour balance according to the lighting conditions. To set white balance 1. From camera select > White balance . 2. Select an option. This is the Internet version of the User guide. © Print only for private use.
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Pick the best with BestPic™ How many great moments have you missed because you didn’t take the picture in time or your subject moved? BestPic™ buffers images while your camera is focusing and gives you several shots in one burst and with one press on the camera key. You can even pick a BestPic™ speed. Pick the best and simply delete the rest. This is the Internet version of the User guide. © Print only for private use.
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Photo fi x Photo fi x adjusts contrast, colour and light balance in one click to make your picture as good as it can get. If you take a picture and it is too dark select Options > Photo fi x . The picture is automatically adjusted to improve brightness, colours and contrast. To enable Photo fi x, check the camera settings to make sure Review is set to On . This is the Internet version of the User guide. © Print only for private use.
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