Sony Cyber-shot RX10 III - Manual (Page 164)

Note
When no memory card has been inserted, the images shot will not be saved.
The default setting is [Enable]. It is recommended that you select [Disable] prior to actual
shooting.
[166] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product
Shutter Type (still image)
You can set whether to shoot with a mechanical shutter or an electronic shutter.
1.
MENU→
(Custom Settings
)→[
Shutter Type]
→desired setting.
Menu item details
Auto:
The shutter type is automatically switched based on the shooting conditions and shutter
speed.
Mechanical Shut.:
Shoot with the mechanical shutter only.
Electronic Shut.:
Shoot with the electronic shutter only.
The availability of flash shooting, shutter speed, and with or without shutter sound for each
setting is as below.
Mechanical Shut.
Flash:
Shutter speed: BULB to 1/2000 second
*2
Shutter sound: mechanical shutter sound and electronic shutter sound
*3
Electronic Shut.
Flash:
*1
Shutter speed: 30 seconds to 1/32000 second
*2
Shutter sound: electronic shutter sound
*3
*1
When shooting with the flash, the shutter speed is limited to 1/100 second or slower.
*2
The settable shutter speed range varies by shooting mode.
*3
To turn off the electronic sound, set [Audio signals] to [Off].
Hint
In the following situations, set the [ Shutter Type] to [Auto] or [Electronic Shut.].