Author: Bob Lin

Sony RX100 Black CyberShot Digital Camera – DSCRX100B

Exquisite image quality and high-end handling are available for the first time in a truly compact camera. The Cyber-shot® RX100 features a massive 1″ sensor and large-aperture F1.8 lens with integrated control ring for intuitive access to settings. Combined with supreme ISO sensitivity, you’ll enjoy richly-detailed results with remarkably low noise even in challenging lighting conditions. Whether you’re a pro looking for a premium compact camera, or simply want to take your point and shoot photography to the next level, the RX100 offers excellent quality and SLR-like operation in a sophisticated, pocket-friendly package you’ll want to take everywhere.

Features:

• Massive 20.2MP Exmor® 1” CMOS Image Sensor The massive 20.2MP Exmor® 1” CMOS sensor captures ultra-high definition images that take full advantage of the camera’s sharp Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® T* lens. The sensor enables advanced column A/D processing that reduces noise levels, resulting in astonishing low light images with incredible smooth and clear details.
• Capture JPEG files, RAW files, or both The DSC-RX100 saves pictures as compact JPEG files and/or ultra-high quality RAW files. RAW files save images prior to de-mosaicing, white balance, sharpness and color enhancement. This retains maximum latitude for enhancing the image on your PC.
• P/A/S/M modes for video and stills Enjoy a full range of controls for video and still shooting from the beginner’s iAUTO mode to P/A/S/M: Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual. On-screen prompts help you refine your skills, build your confidence and exercise greater creative control.
• Low-light ISO 6400 sensitivity Incredibly clear low-light pictures without sacrificing detail, made possible by the low-noise Exmor® CMOS image sensor and refined BIONZ® image processor.
• Bright F1.8 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens with 3.6x zoom Newly developed large-diameter F1.8 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens delivers refined background defocusing – bokeh. A premium multi-layered T* coating also dramatically reduces ghost and flare caused by light reflection.
• Full HD 1080/60p Record crystal clear movies at the highest resolution available with capabilities for 60p in 1080. This provides stunning, fast motion video with less distortion for playback on your HD TV.2 With dual record of stills and movies, you can shoot both at the same time.

Specifications:

Camera

• Camera Type : Professional compact digital camera.

Optics/Lens

• Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar T*
• Aperture : F1.8-4.9
• Optical Zoom : 3.6x
• Digital Zoom : 20M approx. 14x / 10M approx. 20x / 5M approx. 28x / VGA approx. 54x
• Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : Still16:9 29-105mm / Still 4:3 30-108mm / Still 3:2 28-100mm / Still 1:1 36-127mm / Movie 16:9 29-105mm (Std), 33-120mm (Active) / Movie 4:3 36-128 mm (Std), 41-146mm (Active)
• Lens Construction : 7 elements in 6 groups ( including AA lens)
• Aperture Blade : Iris diaphragm (7 blades)
• Clear Image Zoom : 7.2x
• Focal Distance : AF approx. 5cm to infinity (W), approx. 55cm to infinity (T)
• Steady Shot Mode:Active : [Still image] Optical [Movie] Active Mode, Optical type with electronic compensation (Anti-rolling)

Exposure System

• Metering Modes : Multi segment / Center weighted / Spot?
• Exposure Compensation : +/- 3.0EV, 1/3EV step
• Scene Mode(s) : Portrait, Anti Motion Blur, Sports Action, Pet, Gourmet, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Night Portrait, Fireworks, High Sensitivity
• D-Range Optimizer : Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level), Auto High Dynamic Range: Auto exposure difference, Exposure difference level (1.0-6.0EV, 1.0-EV step)
• Creative Style : Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Black & White
• 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 (ISO125-3200 equivalent, selectable with upper/lower limit), 125/200/400/800/1600/3200
• Picture Effect(s) : Toy Camera, Pop Color, Posterization, Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Color, High Contrast Monochrome, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration

Convenience Features

• Still Image Playback Options : Control for HDMI, Slideshow

Imaging Sensor

• Imaging Sensor : 1.0″ (13.2 x 8.8mm) Exmor™ CMOS sensor, aspect ratio 3:2
• Pixel Gross : 20.9MP (approx.)
• Effective Picture Resolution : 20.2MP (approx.)

LCD Display

• LCD Type : 3.0″ (7.5cm) (4:3) / 1,229k dots / Xtra Fine / TruBlack / TFT LCD
• Brightness Control : Auto / Manual (5 steps) / Sunny Weather mode

Drive System

• Shutter Type : iAuto (4-1/2000) / Program Auto (1-1/2000) / Manual (Bulb, 30-1/2000) / Aperture Priority (8-1/2000) / Shutter Priority (30-1/2000)
• Continuous Shooting Speed : 10 fps at 20.2MP
• Self-timer : 10sec. / 2sec. / Self portrait / Self timer Cont.

Advanced Features

• Sweep Panorama : Sweep Panorama
• Face Detection : 8 Faces (Off / On(Registered Faces) / On)
• Image Stabilization : Optical SteadyShot™ with Active Mode Image Stabilization4
• Intelligent Auto
• Superior Auto
• Photo Creativity

Power

• Battery Type : LITHIUM ION NP-BX1 (supplied)
• Power Consumption (in Operation) : Approx. 1.5W

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 : L: 17M (5472×3080); M: 7.5M (3648 x 2056); S:4.2M (2720 x 1528)
• Still Image Size 3:2 : L: 20M (5472 x 3648; M: 10M (3888 x 2592); S: 5.0M (2736 x 1824)
• Still Image Size 4:3 : L: 18M (4864 x 3648); M: 10M (3648 x 2736); S: 5.0M (2592 x 1944); VGA
• Panorama Still Image Size : [3:2] L: 20M (5472×3648)/M: 10M (3888×2592)/S: 5.0M (2736×1824)
• Video Format : AVCHD Ver2.0, MP4
• Video Mode : AVCHD: 28M PS (1920×1080, 60p) / 24M FX (1920×1080, 60i ) / 17M FH (1920×1080, 60i) MP4: 12M (1440×1080, 30 fps) / 3M VGA (640×480 30 fps)
• Photo Capture from Movie

Focus Control

• Focus System : Single-shot AF (AF-S) / Continuous AF (AF-C) / Direct Manual Focus (DMF) / Manual Focus
• AF Modes : Multi point AF (25 points) / Center weighted AF / Flexible spot / Flexible spot (tracking focus) / Flexible sport (face tracking)

Flash

• Flash Modes : Auto/Fill-flash/Slow Sync/Rear Sync/Off
• Flash Coverage : ISO Auto 0.30m to 17.1m (W)/0.55m to 6.3m (T) (Approx.1′ 3/4″” to Approx.56′ 1 3/4″”)(W) ISO 6400 up to 24.2m (W)/8.9m (T)

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)

What’s In The Box:

• Battery NP-BX1
• Wrist Strap
• AC Adaptor AC-UD11
• Shoulder Strap Adaptor
• Micro USB cable
• Instruction Manual

Approximate Weight:

• Unit: 1 lbs
• Shipping: 4 lbs

Approximate Dimensions:

• Depth: 1.44″
• Height: 2.38″
• Width: 4″

Warranty Information:

• Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer): 1 Year Parts And Labor

Your Goal – Slow Shutter Speed
Use a Tripod
Use the Lowest ISO
Stop Down / Change Aperture to a Larger Number
Use a Neutral Density Filter
Use Wide-angle and Telephoto Lenses

Luminar 4 offers a new tool called AI Sky Replacement, which can easily detect the sky and apply a new sky. This article will show you how to do so.

Before

After

1. With Luminar 4 open, click Creative icon.

2. Click on AI Sky Replacement.

3. Click on Sky Selection. You have an option to select preset sky.

4. This is the result of selecting Blue Sky 1.

5. You have many options to adjust the image. 

* Horizon Blending – Move this to the right to add a more gradual gradient between the sky and the rest of the image.

* Horizon Position – Allow you move the sky horizon up or down.

* Relight Scene – adjusts the tone and warmth of the image to give a more balanced and natural blend between your original image and the new sky. 

* Sky Global – pertains to spreading texture across the horizon if, for example, the sky does not fit the horizon properly.

* Close Gaps – slider fixes small details and holes that were not filled by the replaced sky initially (a common example is trees and between branches, leaves).

* Sky Local – the texture of the sky may not completely overlap with the original clouds and this slider is designed to correct it. In most cases, you don’t need it.

* Sky Defocus – adjust the sky look out of focus.

* Flip Sky – check this option the sky is flipped on its vertical axis. A good example is flipping the sun to the right or left of the frame.

* Sky Temperature and Exposure – this will allow you to fine tune the tone of your new sky.

6. You can select a sky by loading an image from your computer.

Before

After

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Photoshop loads fonts from the computer it is running. To add a font for the Photoshop, you just need to install the font on the computer OS. The following is the example of installing and managing fonts on Windows 10. Here are how.

There are many ways to install and manage Fonts in Windows 10

Option 1: Settings

• To access Fonts page, click Start>Setting>Fonts
• Or type fonts I the Search bar., and then click on font settings.

• With the Fonts page open, you can drag and drop a downloaded font into “Add fonts”
• To add more fonts, click on “Get more fonts in Microsoft Store”.
• To Manage fonts, click on available fonts.
• You will have options to change font size, Uninstall.

Option 2: Manage fonts in Control Panel

• Type control in search bar and click on Control Pane to open it.

In Control Panel, go to All Control Panel>Fonts.

• You have options to Preview, delete, or show and hide the fonts installed on your computer.
• If you click on Font settings, you can  Hide fonts, Restore default font settings, and Installation settings.
• You can Get more font information online.
• You can Adjust ClearType text
• You can Find a character.
• You can download fonts for all languages.

Option 3: Download and install fonts.

• Search the font online you want to use and save is in download folder. Right click to install. If you don’t see the install option, you can open it.
• Click Install to add the font into the Windows.

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1. Tap phone icon.
2. Tap 3 dots and Settings.
3. Tape Sounds and Vibration.
4. Here you can adjust Media volume, Call volume, Ring volume Alarm volume, Do Not Disturb.
5. You can tap Advanced to have more options.

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1. Tap phone icon.
2. Tap 3 dots and Settings.
3. Tape Blocked number.
4. Tap X to unblock the phone number.

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Go to Google Play Store; click the 3 dots’s menu in upper left; Tap My Apps & Games. Tap the Update.

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In most cases, you need to install the updates for those apps. To do that, go to Google Play Store; click the 3 dots’s menu in upper left; Tap My Apps & Games. Find the problematic apps and tap the Update.

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