Recommended settings when shooting self-portraits with the DSC-RX0 using the VCT-SGR1 Shooting Grip

If you shoot self-portraits with the DSC-RX0 Cyber-shot® camera and VCT-SGR1 shooting grip, you won't be able to check the focus on the monitor. Follow the recommended settings and shooting procedures to improve the autofocus accuracy.

Photos

• Recommended settings:
  • Set Shoot Mode to Intelligent Auto.

    1. Press the MENU button.
    2. On the tab, select Shoot Mode.
    3. Select Intelligent Auto.

  • Set Focus Mode to Single-shot AF.

    1. Press the MENU button.
    2. On the tab, select Focus Mode.
    3. Select Single-shot AF.

  • Set Face Detection to On.

    1. Press the MENU button.
    2. On the tab, select Face Detection.
    3. Select On.

  • Set Audio signals to On.

    1. Press the MENU button.
    2. On the tab, select Audio signals.
    3. Select On.

• Shooting procedure:
  1. Make sure the camera is at least 50 centimeters (1.7 feet) away from your face.
     • 50 centimeters is the minimum shooting distance of the camera.

     

  2. On the shooting grip, press the PHOTO button halfway.
     • A beep indicates the camera is focused on a subject.
  3. To take a photo, press the PHOTO button all the way down.

Movies

• Recommended Settings:
  • Set Shoot Mode to Intelligent Auto.

    1. Press the MENU button.
    2. On the tab, select Shoot Mode.
    3. Select Intelligent Auto.

  • Set Focus Mode to Preset Focus.

    1. Press the MENU button.
    2. On the tab, select Focus Mode.
    3. Select Preset Focus.

  • Set NEAR Mode in PF to On.

    1. Press the MENU button.
    2. On the tab, select NEAR Mode in PF.
    3. Select On.

  • Set Face Detection to On.

    1. Press the MENU button.
    2. On the tab, select Face Detection.
    3. Select On.

• Shooting procedure.
  1. Keep the camera between 50 centimeters - 1 meter (1.7 - 3.3 feet) away from your face.
  2. On the shooting grip, press the MOVIE button to start recording.