Shooting features

The available menu items vary depending on the camera mode.
The shooting menu is available only in the shooting mode, and the viewing menu is available only in the playback mode. So set your camera to shooting mode and press menu. In menu you will find image size for still image. Set up as you prefer. If you don't have a manual. Find it in the link below.

https://docs.sony.com/release/DSC-H7_H9.pdf

Check your shooting mode. Some features are available for a given mode only. If you set your camera to a pre-programmed mode, many features will be greyed - not available.

From page 75 of the manual: "The zoom is not available when shooting movies. Be sure to set the zoom before shooting."

Continuous shooting mode is not available when in Auto, Movie, or Stitch Assist mode. You must select P, Av, Tv, M or one of the preset shooting modes to be able to select continuous shooting. If you didn't get a manual with your camera, you can view / download one here.

The software that comes with the A630 is generic to the whole series of cameras with different capabilities. Some have this feature, and some, like the A500 - A600 series, do not. Do not feel bad though. Many of the cameras that do have this capacity cannot do the photo-stitch picture merging that your camera does.

The camera has a mirror lock up feature for cleaning the CCD sensor. You may have engaged it. Check your manual about this function

The following exposure options are available: P (Program auto), A (Aperture priority), S (Shutter priority), and M (Manual). There are four scene programs modes available in which the camera will choose the optimal settings for the picture: Landscape: Suitable for taking photos of landscapes and other outdoor scenes. Both the foreground and the background are in focus. Since blues and greens are reproduced vividly in this mode, the landscape mode is excellent for shooting natural scenery. Portrait: Suitable for shooting a portrait-style image of a person. This mode features an in-focus subject against a blurred background. Sports: Suitable for capturing fast-moving action such as sports scene or moving vehicles without blurring. Night scene: Suitable for taking night scene photos with a slower shutter speed.

There is an option where you can set the camera to capture two images side by side, within the same frame. This feature is called “2 in 1” and can be accessed through the Mode Menu. Press the OK/Menu button, and use the right (>) arrow key to access the Mode Menu. Press the up (^) or down (v) arrow key to navigate to the CAMERA tab and then use the right (>) arrow key to access this sub-menu. Use the down (v) arrow key to navigate to the “2 in 1” feature and by using the right (>) arrow hey the “2 in 1” feature will be active for the next two shots. After the second shot the camera will display the menu option for “2 in 1”. You can select the option again, or you can return to normal shooting by pressing the OK/Menu button.

The D-450 Zoom is an improved version of the D-400 Zoom. Both models have the following features: •1.3 megapixel resolution •3x optical zoom lens - 2x digital telephoto •Stream-lined compact form design •Automatic focus, metering, and white balance •Built-in, pop-up electronic flash •Real-image optical viewfinder •LCD monitor •Buffered RAM memory; burst shooting •Video output to TV •12-second self-timer •8 meg SmartMedia included. Larger capacity cards available. In addition, the D-450 Zoom has the following features: •A larger buffered RAM memory permits rapid shooting (real-time shooting without having to wait for the image write) and a true sequence shooting in more quality modes: Memory Card Storage Capacity Shots Frames per second Quality Mode 10 2.0 SQ 8 0.8 HQ 4 0.8 SHQ •A new high-resolution glare-free LCD monitor screen that can be easily viewed at any angle and even in bright sunlight. The new monitor also uses less power •Automatic ISO adjustment from ISO 160 to 640. Manually selectable ISO 160, 320, and 640 •New Slow-Synchronization flash mode which enables the use of the flash on shots requiring long exposure (such as night time photography) •Image playback now includes an easier to use index mode of 4, 9, or 16 images. A 3x magnification inspection mode allows easy viewing of image detail •Overall power efficiency has been improved. 1.5 to 2 times more battery life compared to the D-400 Zoom •D-450 Zoom comes in a Champagne Gold finish NOTE: The D-450 Zoom digital camera does not include the Olympus FlashPath floppy disk adapter (which was included with the D-400 Zoom). The FlashPath adapter is available as a separate accessory.

The D-450 Zoom is an improved version of the D-400 Zoom. Both models have the following features: •1.3 megapixel resolution •3x optical zoom lens - 2x digital telephoto •Stream-lined compact form design •Automatic focus, metering, and white balance •Built-in, pop-up electronic flash •Real-image optical viewfinder •LCD monitor •Buffered RAM memory; burst shooting •Video output to TV •12-second self-timer •8 meg SmartMedia included. Larger capacity cards available. In addition, the D-450 Zoom has the following features: •A larger buffered RAM memory permits rapid shooting (real-time shooting without having to wait for the image write) and a true sequence shooting in more quality modes: Memory Card Storage Capacity Shots Frames per second Quality Mode 10 2.0 SQ 8 0.8 HQ 4 0.8 SHQ •A new high-resolution glare-free LCD monitor screen that can be easily viewed at any angle and even in bright sunlight. The new monitor also uses less power •Automatic ISO adjustment from ISO 160 to 640. Manually selectable ISO 160, 320, and 640 •New Slow-Synchronization flash mode which enables the use of the flash on shots requiring long exposure (such as night time photography) •Image playback now includes an easier to use index mode of 4, 9, or 16 images. A 3x magnification inspection mode allows easy viewing of image detail •Overall power efficiency has been improved. 1.5 to 2 times more battery life compared to the D-400 Zoom •D-450 Zoom comes in a Champagne Gold finish NOTE: The D-450 Zoom digital camera does not include the Olympus FlashPath floppy disk adapter (which was included with the D-400 Zoom). The FlashPath adapter is available as a separate accessory.