Sony DSC-R1 Leaflet

2-654-464-12(1)  DSC-R1

Zoom ring

MENU button

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moving the multi-selector to 
b, then select the desired 
image size by moving the 
multi-selector to 

v/V.

• The recordable number of still images is indicated at 

the right side of [Image Size].

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For details on the image size 

t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 13)

The default settings are marked with 

.

*

The images recorded using the camera are the same 3:2 ratio as used photograph printing paper or 

postcards, etc.

** This is a size larger than A3 size. You can print images with a margin around the A3 size image.

• You can resize the images later ([Resize] 

t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 68)).

Recordable number of still images vary depending on the image size selected.

For details on recordable number 

t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 23)

• The number of recordable images can differ according to shooting conditions.

Image size*

Guidelines

No. of images

Printing

10M (3888×2592)

For storing important images or printing 
A3/A3+** size or fine A4 size images

Less

More

Fine

Rough

7M (3264×2176)

5M (2784×1856)

For printing in A4 size or high density 
images in A5 size

3M (2160×1440)

1M (1296×864)

For printing in postcard size
For recording a larger number of images
For creating web pages

Maximum number of recordable images

Using finder

Using LCD screen

At a low-angle shot

At a high-angle shot

• Optical zoom scaling is up to 5×. You can use the digital zoom whose scaling is up to 15×.

For details on the [Digital Zoom] settings and the image quality 

t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” 

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Position a subject in the center of the focus frame.

Turn over the LCD screen to the lens side. 
The image on the LCD screen is a mirror-
image. However, the image can be normal 
when recorded.

Up to 90 degrees

Up to 180 degrees

Recorded image

Image on the LCD 
screen

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Press and hold the 
shutter button halfway 
down to focus.

AE/AF lock indicator
Flashing indicator
t Indicator lit/beeps

Press the shutter button 
fully down.

The shutter sounds.

AF range finder frame

Zoom ring

The flash automatically pops up and strobes when the surroundings are dark or shoot the backlit 
subject (

 (Auto)). Close the flash by hand after use.

When reducing red-eye or not using the flash
Press and hold 

 (Flash) and turn the main command dial to select 

 (Auto with red-eye reduction)/

 

(No flash).

• For details on the flash mode 

t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 50)

• Shooting distance (when [ISO] is set to [AUTO])

W side: Approx. 0.5 to 8.5 m (1 feet 7 3/4 inches to 27 feet 10 3/4 inches)

T side: Approx. 0.4 to 5.0 m (1 feet 3 3/4 inches to 16 feet 4 7/8 inches)

• The flash strobes twice. The first time is to adjust the light quantity.

Before step 

3, set the FOCUS switch to  .

To cancel, set to AUTO.

• The in-focus range becomes narrow, and the complete subject may not entirely be in focus.

• The Auto Focus speed drops.

Shortest shooting distance from the 

 base point of distance mark

Setting all the way to the W side: Approx. 35 cm (13 7/8 inches)
Setting all the way to the T side: Approx. 40 cm (15 3/4 inches)

Before step 

3, press 

/

 (Self-timer).

Press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, and a beep sounds until the shutter operates 
(approximately 10 seconds later).

To cancel, press 

/

 again.

Self-timer lamp

• If the subject is closer than approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches), use the Macro mode (left column).

• When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to flashing 

slowly and the beep does not sound. Recompose the shot and focus again or manually adjust the focus in 
manual focus mode.

Subjects difficult to focus on are:

t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 19)

With the FINDER/AUTO/LCD switch, you can choose to shoot either using the finder or the 
LCD screen. When set to AUTO, the current screen is automatically switched between the finder 
and the LCD screen. You can immediately react to the various angles.

FINDER: The image appears in the finder and it does not appear on the LCD screen.

AUTO: When you  move your head away from the finder, the available screen is automatically switched from 

the finder to the LCD screen.

LCD: The image appears on the LCD screen and it does not appear in the finder.

Adjust the finder adjustment lever until the image appears clearly within the finder, then shoot 
the image.

• The camera may not automatically detect in the following situations. In such cases, set to a position other 

than AUTO.

– When using the finder with eyeglasses on under extremely bright outdoor light. 

t FINDER

– When using the LCD screen holding the finder closer to your body, such as a shooting at waist level. 

t LCD

– Distant from the camera and dark

– The contrast between the subject and its 

background is poor.

– Seen through glass

– Moving  fast

– Reflective light or with a lustrous finish

– Flashing

– Backlit

Finder adjustment 
lever

FINDER/AUTO/
LCD switch

•

Press 

 (Playback) again.

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Press and hold the shutter button halfway down.

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Change the position of the mode dial.

1 Display the image you want to delete and press AE LOCK/

 (Delete).

2 Select [Delete] by moving the multi-selector to 

v, then press the center of the multi-selector.

To cancel the deletion
Select [Exit], then press the center of the multi-
selector.

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Image size is indicated.

or

Sub command dial

AE LOCK/

 button

/

button

 button

Multi-selector

Main command dial

Press 

 (Playback zoom) while displaying a still image, the image is enlarged double.

Adjust the portion: Multi-selector (

v/V/b/B)

Adjust the zoom scaling: Sub command dial

Cancel playback zoom: press 

 or the center of the multi-selector 

To store enlarged images: [Trimming] 

t “User’s Guide/Troubleshooting” (page 70)

Press 

/

 (Index) and select an image by moving the multi-selector to 

v/V/b/B.

To return to the single-image screen, press the center of the multi-selector. To display the next 
(previous) index screen, keep moving to 

b/B.

1 While an index screen is displayed, press AE LOCK/

 (Delete) and select [Select] by 

moving the multi-selector to 

v/V, then press the center of the multi-selector.

2 Select the image you want to delete by moving the multi-selector to 

v/V/b/B, then press the 

center of the multi-selector to display the 

 (Delete) indicator on the selected image.

Green frame

To cancel a selection
Select an image you have previously selected for deletion, 
then press the center of the multi-selector to delete the 

 

indicator from the image.

3 Press AE LOCK/

 (Delete).

4 Select [OK] by moving to 

B, then press the center of the multi-selector.

• To delete all the images in the folder, select [All In This Folder] by moving to 

v/V in step 1 instead of 

[Select], then press the center.

Scaling down

Scaling up

To display a 
previous/next image

To display a previous/
next index screen

or

or

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 button

FOCUS switch

 Base point of distance mark

/

 

button

Multi-selector