topic Red Eye in Alpha & NEX interchangeable lens cameras

Red Eye

eveepee — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:07:05 GMT

I have recently purchased a Sony DSC-HX9/HX9V camera and, as a very amateur photographer with little technical knowledge, I am experiencing severe red-eye especially when taking photographs of my grand-children. I do not know if the camera has a red-eye reduction built in and if so how to use it, and would appreciate any help you can give me to correct this problem.

Many thanks

Eveepee

Red Eye

Blencogo — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:57:52 GMT

Hi Eveepee and welcome.

Any camera where the flash is close to the lens can show this problem.

1. You can reduce the effect by setting "Red-Eye Reduction" to ON. Turn on and press MENU -> SETTINGS -> Shooting Settings -> Red Eye Reduction = ON.

2. You can also correct the effect on pictures you have already taken in the camera in the Viewing Menu. In Playback press MENU -> Viewing Settings -> Retouch -> Red Eye Correction.

3. You can also correct the effect on existing images on a computer using the supplied software 'Picture Motion Browser'

Have a look at this User Guide for more details on Red Eye: -

http://esupport.sony.com/docs/dvimag/DSCHX9V_guide/eng/contents/08/02/06/06.html#l2_red%20eye%20reduction

http://esupport.sony.com/docs/dvimag/DSCHX9V_guide/eng/contents/07/02/06/06.html

Good Luck with your new camera. Come back anytime if you have any questions.

Red Eye

eveepee — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:46:55 GMT

Thank you Blencogo for taking the time to reply and give me some good tips for the problem I have. I shall try them all and hopefully have more success with my photos in the future. Kind regards, Eveepee

Red Eye

tripodzid — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:12:52 GMT

For all I know, most Sony Cameras have red-eye reduction feature. Thanks to that.

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