Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 User manual

24.3 MP 35 mm Full Frame Sensor
A whole new world of high-quality images are realized through the 24.3 MP eective 35 mm
full-frame sensor, a normal sensor range of ISO 100 – 25600, and a sophisticated balance of high
resolving power, gradation and low noise. The BIONZ® image processor enables up to 5 fps high-
speed continuous shooting and 14-bit RAW image data recording.
Bright F2.0 Carl Zeiss® Sonnar T* lens
Newly developed large-diameter F2.0 Carl Zeiss® Sonnar T* lens delivers rened background
defocusing – bokeh, and macro capabilities. A premium multi-layered T* coating also
dramatically reduces ghost and are caused by light reection
World’s rst xed lens 35mm camera
The DSC-RX1 is the world’s rst xed lens 35 mm full-frame digital camera which oers an
uncompromising design that focuses on an intuitive, user-friendly operation. The camera ts
in the palm of a hand and allows users to carry it nearly everywhere to capture any shooting
opportunity that arises.
Full HD 24p video
Full HD 24p video with manual control and audio input.¹ For creative exibility while shooting
movies and stills, users can enter Program Auto (P), Aperture Priority (A), Shutter Speed Priority
(S) or Manual Exposure (M) mode for manual shooting and exposure control. Enjoy clear sound
recording and playback via built-in stereo microphone and mono speaker. Additionally, an
optional microphone can be plugged into the camera.
Amazing Low-light performance
Experience incredible low-light shooting without a ash. The camera captures six images in a
fraction of a second. Combining the data from all six, it creates a single image with a reduction
in noise equivalent to two additional steps of ISO sensitivity. Sensitivity selectable up to ISO 25600.
(Recommended for still subjects.)
High speed Auto Focus
Focus as fast as 0.13 seconds with high speed AF. To improve focusing speed and sensitivity,
the Exmor® CMOS sensor uses its rapid throughput to deliver high-quality image signals to the
camera’s BIONZ® processor, which provides intelligent response data to a new high speed
actuator motor in the lens. The result is fast, DSLR-like focusing speeds even in low light.
Full frame burst shooting
High speed continuous shooting at up to 5 frames per second (fps) is made possible by the
BIONZ® processor and 24 megapixel sensor.
Three control lens rings
Full manual operation is intuitive on the RX1. Users can keep their eyes on the subject and
concentrate on the composition while comfortably adjusting the dedicated aperture, focusing,
and macro switching rings.
Conveniently placed dials
Quick access to conveniently placed exposure compensation and focus mode dials.
Quick Navi – settings at a glance
DSC-RX1/B The professional’s compact camera.

Quick Navi enhances direct control of your favorite functions. Pressing the Fn button activates
Quick Navi, which allows the user to check camera settings at a glance and promptly change
settings without having to search for dedicated menus.
Memory recall
MR (memory recall) mode can memorize up to three groups of the user's preferred settings.
Settings include zoom magnication, white balance, exposure compensation, shutter speed,
drive mode and metering modes. This enables quick switching of settings at the right moment.
Nine aperture blades
Nine aperture blades form a nearly perfect circle throughout the normally used aperture range
of F2 to F22, resulting in background defocusing that is smooth and genuinely beautiful.
Expandable with multi interface shoe
The multi interface shoe allows easy connection with wide-ranging accessories expanding the
range of photographic expression. Available accessories include a powerful external ash unit,
electronic viewnder,
3” Xtra Fine LCD™ Display
The 3” (1,229k dots) Xtra Fine LCD™ Display makes it easy to scroll through menus and preview
live Picture Eects. WhiteMagic™ technology increases visibility in bright daylight. The large
display delivers brilliant-quality still images and movies while enabling easy focusing operation.
Auto HDR mode
Captures more scene dynamic range than a single exposure can handle—and more range than
photo lm. Combines the best highlight detail from one shot, the best mid-tones from a second
and the best shadow detail from a third for one incredible shot (up to 6 EV stops), all in a split
second. (Recommended for still subjects.)
Dual-aspect ratio recording for still images
Capture still images in either 3:2 or 16:9 aspect ratio. This provides the freedom to choose a ratio
that matches the scene or the specic shooting purpose.
Built in pop up ash
Enjoy the convenience of ash photography everywhere you go. Guide number is
approximately 6*. Choose from Auto, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Fill-ash and Flash O modes.
Capture JPEG les, RAW les, or both
The DSC-RX1 saves pictures as compact JPEG les and/or ultra-high quality RAW les. RAW les
save images prior to de-mosaicing, white balance, sharpness and color enhancement. This
retains maximum latitude for enhancing the image on your PC.
Four focusing modes
This camera has two Autofocus modes: Single-shot AF (AF-S) or Continuous AF (AF-C), which
tracks moving objects. It also has Manual Focus for manual focusing freedom, and Direct Manual
Focus (DMF), that rst uses autofocusing to focus on the subject, and then allows fast and easy
switching to manual focusing for even more precise adjustment.
Digital level gauge
Digital level gauge to allow easier leveling of the camera
MF assist and peaking
Manual focus becomes much easier because peaking highlights the edges that are in focus
in your choice of three colors (white, red, or yellow). This is especially helpful during macro or
portrait photography where your focus setting can make or break your shot.
Creative Style settings
Control how the camera processes your images with 15 nishing styles: Standard, Vivid, Neutral,
Clear, Deep, Light, Twilight, Night View, Autumn Leaves, B&W, Sepia, Sunset, Portrait and
Landscape. You can even ne-tune contrast, saturation3 , and sharpness to your personal taste.
Picture Eect mode

Realize your creative potential with Picture Eect, a fun and simple way to convert ordinary
landscapes and portraits come to life by heightening mood and emphasizing certain attributes.
Eects are So Focus, Posterization, Retro Photo, High Contrast Monochrome, Rich-tone
Monochrome, Miniature, So High-key, Toy Camera, Pop Color, Partial Color, Watercolor Painting,
HDR Painting, and Illustration.
Sweep Panorama™ Mode
Capture expansive landscapes automatically. Press the shutter, sweep vertically or horizontally.
The camera does the rest, continuously shooting images and stitching them together.
Face Detection/ Registration technology
The camera can automatically detect and register up to eight individual faces and adjust focus,
exposure, white balance and ash to help deliver crisp, properly lit images of family and friends.
Can prioritize children or adults
Auto portrait framing
Simply photograph a person and Auto Portrait Framing will save an additional, optimally framed
image in portrait or landscape orientation. Combining Face Detection and By Pixel Super
Resolution technologies with rule of thirds, Auto Portrait Framing provides beautifully composed
and appealingly balanced full resolution portraits.
Specications
Camera
Camera Type Professional compact digital camera.
Imaging Sensor
Imaging Sensor 35mm full-frame (35.8mm × 23.9mm) ExmorTM CMOS Sensor, aspect ratio 3:2
Pixel Gross 24.7MP (approx.)
Eective Picture Resolution 24.3MP (approx.)
Recording
Media Type Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed),
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory
Card
Still Image Mode JPEG, RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format)
Still Image Size 16:9 [16:9] L: 20M (6000 x 3376) / M: 8.7M (3936 x 2216) / S: 3.9M (2640 x 1488)
Still Image Size 3:2 [3:2] L: 24M (6000 x 4000) / M: 10M (3936 x 2624) / S: 4.6M (2640 x1760)
Panorama Still Image Size Standard (3872 x 2160/8192 x 1856) / Wide (5536 x 2160/12416 x 1856)
Video Format AVCHD Ver2.0, MP4
Video Mode AVCHD: 28M PS (1920×1080, 60p), 24M FX (1920×1080, 60i), 17M FH (1920×1080, 60i),
24M FX (1920×1080, 24p), 17M FH (1920×1080, 24p)
MP4: 12M (1440×1080, 30fps), 3M VGA (640×480, 30fps)
Optics/Lens
Lens Type Carl Zeiss® Sonnar T*
Aperture F2-22
Digital Zoom 24M approx. 4x / 10M approx. 6.1x / 4.6M approx. 9.1x
Focal Length (35mm equivalent)
[Still image 3:2] f=35mm
[Still image 16:9] f=37mm
[Movie 16:9] f=44mm (SteadyShot On), f=37mm (SteadyShot o)
Lens Construction 8 elements in 7 groups (3 aspherical elements including AA lens)
Aperture Blade Iris diaphragm (9 blades)
Clear Image Zoom 2x
Focal Distance AF approx. 24cm to innity (Normal mode), approx. 14cm to 29cm (Macro mode)
LCD Display
LCD Type 3.0" (7.5cm) (4:3) / 1,229k dots / Xtra Fine / TFT LCD

Brightness Control Auto / Manual (5 steps) / Sunny Weather mode
Focus Control
Focus System Single-shot AF (AF-S) / Continuous AF (AF-C) / Direct Manual Focus (DMF) / Manual
Focus (MF)
AF Modes Multi point AF (25 points) / Center weighted AF / Flexible spot AF / Flexible spot AF
(tracking focus) / Flexible spot AF (face tracking)
Exposure System
Metering Modes Multi segment / Center weighted / Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 3.0EV, 1/3EV step
Scene Mode(s) Portrait, Sports Action, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night
Portrait
D-Range Optimizer O, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level), Auto High Dynamic Range: Auto
exposure dierence, Exposure dierence level (1.0-6.0EV, 1.0-EV step)
Creative Style Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Night
Scene, Autum Leaves, Black, White, Sepia
White Balance Mode Auto/Daylight/Shade/Cloudy/Incandescent/Fluor (Warm White)/Fluor (Cool
White)/Fluor (Day White)/Fluor (Daylight)/Flash/C. Temp./Filter/Custom
ISO Sensitivity (Movie) Auto (ISO100-25600 equiv (1/3 EV step), Expandable to 50/64/80 auto ISO100-
25600 selectable upper/lower limit, Multi frame NR ISO 100-102400 (1 EV step), Auto
ISO100-25600 selectable upper/lower limit
Picture Eect(s) Toy Camera, Pop Color, Posterization, Retro Photo, So High-key, Partial Color,
High Contrast Monochrome, So Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome,
Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration
Drive System
Shutter Type Program Auto (30-1/2000) / Manual (Bulb, 30-1/2000) / Aperture Priority (30-1/2000)
/ Shutter Priority (30-1/2000) / iAuto 1-1/2000
Continuous Shooting Speed 5 fps at 24.3MP, continuous 2.5 fps when focus is AFS
Self-timer 10sec. / 2sec.
Flash
Flash Modes Auto/Fill-ash/Slow Sync/Rear Sync/O/Wireless with optional compatible ash
Flash Coverage ISO Auto 0.75m to 21.7m / ISO 25600 up to 43.4ｍ
Convenience Features
Still Image Playback Options Control for HDMI, Slideshow, Picture Eect (Watercolor, Illustration), Single (with
or without shooting information, RGB histogram & highlight/shadow warning),
4/9-frame index view
Advanced Features
Sweep Panorama Sweep Panorama
Face Detection 8 Faces (O / On(Registered Faces) / On)
Image Stabilization SteadyShot™ Image Stabilization
Intelligent Auto Yes
Picture Eects Yes, 13 eects
Interface
Memory Card Slot MS Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC Compatible
HD Output Micro HDMI
USB Port(s) Micro USB, Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0)
Microphone Input Microphone jack
Accessory Shoe Multi Interface Shoe
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.) 4 1/2" x 2 5/8" x 2 3/4" (113.3 x 65.4 x 69.6mm)
Weight (Approx.) 17 oz (482g)
Weight(Approx) (Main unit only) 16 oz (453g )

Power
Battery Type LITHIUM ION NP-BX1 (supplied)
Power Consumption (in Operation) Approx. 2.0W
Accessories
Supplied Accessories
Battery NP-BX1
AC Adaptor AC-UD11
Micro USB cable
Shoulder Strap
Lens Cap
Shoe Cap
Cleaning Cloth
Instruction Manual
1. Records in 29 minute segments
2. Requires HDTV and HDMI cable sold separately
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UPC:027242863507 / Updated: September 13, 2012