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4-183-855-12(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α Handbook Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index NEX-3/NEX-3C/NEX-5/NEX-5C GB © 2010 Sony Corporation
4-183-855-12(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α Handbook Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index NEX-3/NEX-3C/NEX-5/NEX-5C GB © 2010 Sony Corporation
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When the lens is removed (NEX-5/5C/3/3C) Index 11GB Continued r Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Identifying parts NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A (Playback) button (26) B ON/OFF (Power) switch C Shutter button (23) D Remote sensor (39) E AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp F Speaker G Microphone H Smart Accessory Terminal I Lens J Lens release button K Mount L Image sensor* M Lens contacts* * Do not touch this part directly.
When the lens is removed (NEX-5/5C/3/3C) Index 11GB Continued r Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Identifying parts NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A (Playback) button (26) B ON/OFF (Power) switch C Shutter button (23) D Remote sensor (39) E AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp F Speaker G Microphone H Smart Accessory Terminal I Lens J Lens release button K Mount L Image sensor* M Lens contacts* * Do not touch this part directly.
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Lens On the E18 - 200 mm lens, refer to the instruction manual of the E18 - 200 mm lens (supplied). E16 mm F2.8 (supplied with NEX-5D/5CD/5K/5CK/3D/ 3CD/3K/3CK) A Hood index B Focusing ring C Zoom ring D Focal-length scale E Focal-length index F Lens contacts* G Mounting index * Do not touch this part directly. 14GB E18 - 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-5A/5CA/3A/3CA) A Converter index* B Focusing ring C Lens contacts** D Mounting index * A converter is sold separately. ** Do not touch this part directly.
Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Lens On the E18 - 200 mm lens, refer to the instruction manual of the E18 - 200 mm lens (supplied). E16 mm F2.8 (supplied with NEX-5D/5CD/5K/5CK/3D/ 3CD/3K/3CK) A Hood index B Focusing ring C Zoom ring D Focal-length scale E Focal-length index F Lens contacts* G Mounting index * Do not touch this part directly. 14GB E18 - 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-5A/5CA/3A/3CA) A Converter index* B Focusing ring C Lens contacts** D Mounting index * A converter is sold separately. ** Do not touch this part directly.
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...white balance. ISO Compensates for the brightness of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles. Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to fire the flash. Selects the compression format. Image Size Movie Selects the image size. Brightness/Color Allows you to set..., and flash. Selects the area to be displayed on . Switches the information to set the image size and aspect ratio. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Selects the autofocus method. Selects the direction to suit the faces. Selects...
...white balance. ISO Compensates for the brightness of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles. Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to fire the flash. Selects the compression format. Image Size Movie Selects the image size. Brightness/Color Allows you to set..., and flash. Selects the area to be displayed on . Switches the information to set the image size and aspect ratio. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Selects the autofocus method. Selects the direction to suit the faces. Selects...
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...number of still images on or off. Version Displays the version of the LCD monitor. File Number Selects the method used on the screen. NEX-5C/3C do not have this function. High ISO NR Sets the noise reduction processing for movie recording. Reset Default Resets the camera to ...to the factory-settings. Movie Audio Rec Sets the sound for high ISO sensitivity shootings. Display Color Selects the color of the camera and the lens. Power Save Sets the time to turn the camera to the power save mode. Eye-Fi Setup** Upload Settings Sets the upload function of...
...number of still images on or off. Version Displays the version of the LCD monitor. File Number Selects the method used on the screen. NEX-5C/3C do not have this function. High ISO NR Sets the noise reduction processing for movie recording. Reset Default Resets the camera to ...to the factory-settings. Movie Audio Rec Sets the sound for high ISO sensitivity shootings. Display Color Selects the color of the camera and the lens. Power Save Sets the time to turn the camera to the power save mode. Eye-Fi Setup** Upload Settings Sets the upload function of...
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...operating instructions supplied with the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Auto HDR] • A lens or hood may cover the remote sensor and prevent the sensor from receiving the light from the Remote Commander. Table of contents Sample photo Menu... search search Remote Cdr. (NEX-5/5C) You can shoot using the SHUTTER and 2SEC (the shutter is not obscured. Index 39GB Also, refer to the remote sensor ...
...operating instructions supplied with the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Auto HDR] • A lens or hood may cover the remote sensor and prevent the sensor from receiving the light from the Remote Commander. Table of contents Sample photo Menu... search search Remote Cdr. (NEX-5/5C) You can shoot using the SHUTTER and 2SEC (the shutter is not obscured. Index 39GB Also, refer to the remote sensor ...
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Adjusts the focus manually. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C 18 mm (23/32 in .). * The image sensor is the part of the camera that acts as the film. • If the subject is to the subject The mark shows the location of the horizontal line. Table of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed... can fix the focus in advance to the subject. Index z To measure the exact distance to pass. When you can prevent the image from the lens contact surface to the image sensor is about 18 mm (23/32 in .) Bottom Top 53GB Continued r
Adjusts the focus manually. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C 18 mm (23/32 in .). * The image sensor is the part of the camera that acts as the film. • If the subject is to the subject The mark shows the location of the horizontal line. Table of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed... can fix the focus in advance to the subject. Index z To measure the exact distance to pass. When you can prevent the image from the lens contact surface to the image sensor is about 18 mm (23/32 in .) Bottom Top 53GB Continued r
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Additional information on this product and answers to the computer Others NEX-3/NEX-3C/NEX-5/NEX-5C E-mount Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. ©2010 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand NEX-3/NEX-5 4-183-856-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual Preparing the camera Mastering the basic operation Using the recording functions Using the playback functions Checking the functions available Importing images to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
Additional information on this product and answers to the computer Others NEX-3/NEX-3C/NEX-5/NEX-5C E-mount Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. ©2010 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand NEX-3/NEX-5 4-183-856-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual Preparing the camera Mastering the basic operation Using the recording functions Using the playback functions Checking the functions available Importing images to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
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This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses. Model name NEX-5A/5CA/3A/3CA NEX-5D/5CD/3D/3CD NEX-5H/5CH NEX-5K/5CK/3K/3CK Lens E16 mm E18 - 55 mm and E16 mm E18 - 200 mm E18 - 55 mm GB 9 The model name varies depending on the supplied lens.
This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses. Model name NEX-5A/5CA/3A/3CA NEX-5D/5CD/3D/3CD NEX-5H/5CH NEX-5K/5CK/3K/3CK Lens E16 mm E18 - 55 mm and E16 mm E18 - 200 mm E18 - 55 mm GB 9 The model name varies depending on the supplied lens.
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... the camera) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50 (1) x NEX-5D/5CD/3D/3CD • E16 mm single focus lens/Lens cap/Lens rear cap (1) • E18 - 55 mm zoom lens/Lens cap (1) (attached to the camera)/Lens hood (1) • USB cable (1) • Shoulder strap (1) x NEX-5H/5CH • E18 - 200 mm zoom lens/Lens cap/Lens rear cap (1) (attached to the camera)
... the camera) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50 (1) x NEX-5D/5CD/3D/3CD • E16 mm single focus lens/Lens cap/Lens rear cap (1) • E18 - 55 mm zoom lens/Lens cap (1) (attached to the camera)/Lens hood (1) • USB cable (1) • Shoulder strap (1) x NEX-5H/5CH • E18 - 200 mm zoom lens/Lens cap/Lens rear cap (1) (attached to the camera)
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Preparing the camera x NEX-5K/5CK/3K/3CK • E18 - 55 mm zoom lens/Lens cap (1) (attached to the camera)/Lens hood (1) GB 11
Preparing the camera x NEX-5K/5CK/3K/3CK • E18 - 55 mm zoom lens/Lens cap (1) (attached to the camera)/Lens hood (1) GB 11
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When the lens is removed (NEX-5/5C/3/3C) GB 12 Preparing the camera Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C A (Playback) button (29) B ON/OFF (Power) switch (25) C Shutter button (28) D Remote sensor E AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/ Smile Shutter lamp F Speaker G Microphone* H Smart accessory terminal (23) I Lens (19) J Lens release button (20) K Mount L Image sensor** M Lens contact** * Do not cover this part during movie recording. ** Do not touch this part directly.
When the lens is removed (NEX-5/5C/3/3C) GB 12 Preparing the camera Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C A (Playback) button (29) B ON/OFF (Power) switch (25) C Shutter button (28) D Remote sensor E AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/ Smile Shutter lamp F Speaker G Microphone* H Smart accessory terminal (23) I Lens (19) J Lens release button (20) K Mount L Image sensor** M Lens contact** * Do not cover this part during movie recording. ** Do not touch this part directly.
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E18 - 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-5D/ 5CD/5K/5CK/3D/3CD/3K/ 3CK) E16 mm F2.8 (supplied with NEX-5A/5CA/3A/3CA) A Converter index* B Focusing ring C Lens contacts** D Mounting index * A converter is sold separately. ** Do not touch this part directly. Preparing the camera A Hood index B Focusing ring C Zooming ring D Focal-length scale E Focal-length index F Lens contacts* G Mounting index * Do not touch this part directly. GB 15 x Lens On the E18 - 200 mm lens, refer to the instruction manual of the E18 - 200 mm lens (supplied).
E18 - 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-5D/ 5CD/5K/5CK/3D/3CD/3K/ 3CK) E16 mm F2.8 (supplied with NEX-5A/5CA/3A/3CA) A Converter index* B Focusing ring C Lens contacts** D Mounting index * A converter is sold separately. ** Do not touch this part directly. Preparing the camera A Hood index B Focusing ring C Zooming ring D Focal-length scale E Focal-length index F Lens contacts* G Mounting index * Do not touch this part directly. GB 15 x Lens On the E18 - 200 mm lens, refer to the instruction manual of the E18 - 200 mm lens (supplied).
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... Lock lever Attaching/removing the lens The camera will come with your camera. Preparing the camera z What is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for the NEX-5H/5CH). Using the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack, the remaining battery time in the direction of your camera. Refer to the steps below... the battery pack Turn off the camera and slide the lock lever in percent figures is attached, remove it from the camera or the lens. • Quickly change the lens somewhere away from getting GB inside the camera. 19 Be careful not to operating conditions with the...
... Lock lever Attaching/removing the lens The camera will come with your camera. Preparing the camera z What is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for the NEX-5H/5CH). Using the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack, the remaining battery time in the direction of your camera. Refer to the steps below... the battery pack Turn off the camera and slide the lock lever in percent figures is attached, remove it from the camera or the lens. • Quickly change the lens somewhere away from getting GB inside the camera. 19 Be careful not to operating conditions with the...
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However, attach or remove the lens quickly somewhere away from adhering to the image sensor. Inserting a memory card (sold separately) 1 Open the cover. NEX-5/5C Check on the direction of the notched corner. NEX-3/3C Check on the direction of the notched corner. The camera vibrates slightly when it clicks as the... due to the anti-dust function, to prevent dust from dusty locations. • Do not leave the camera with the lens removed. Notes • When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to the surface of the image sensor (the part that acts ...
However, attach or remove the lens quickly somewhere away from adhering to the image sensor. Inserting a memory card (sold separately) 1 Open the cover. NEX-5/5C Check on the direction of the notched corner. NEX-3/3C Check on the direction of the notched corner. The camera vibrates slightly when it clicks as the... due to the anti-dust function, to prevent dust from dusty locations. • Do not leave the camera with the lens removed. Notes • When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to the surface of the image sensor (the part that acts ...
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...) Selects the autofocus method. (Single-shot AF/Continuous AF) Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used. Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Precision Dig. Basic Info) * NEX-5/5C only Checking the functions available GB 51 Info./Disp. x Camera Allows you to access all shooting...
...) Selects the autofocus method. (Single-shot AF/Continuous AF) Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used. Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Precision Dig. Basic Info) * NEX-5/5C only Checking the functions available GB 51 Info./Disp. x Camera Allows you to access all shooting...
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.... • Keep the camera, supplied accessories, etc., out of the reach of the camera. • Do not look at the sun or other devices (NEX-5/5C) • This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 High Profile for AVCHD format recording. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to your eyes. The...and is neither dust-proof, nor splash-proof, nor water-proof. • Do not aim the camera at the sun or a strong light through a removed lens. Save precious data on a computer, etc. • If you record one-time events, make sure that does not support High Profile - The heat of data...
.... • Keep the camera, supplied accessories, etc., out of the reach of the camera. • Do not look at the sun or other devices (NEX-5/5C) • This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 High Profile for AVCHD format recording. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to your eyes. The...and is neither dust-proof, nor splash-proof, nor water-proof. • Do not aim the camera at the sun or a strong light through a removed lens. Save precious data on a computer, etc. • If you record one-time events, make sure that does not support High Profile - The heat of data...
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...40°C (32°F to 104°F) File format: Still image: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline) compliant, DPOF compatible NEX-5/5C: Movie (AVCHD format): AVCHD Ver. 1.0 compliant Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch, equipped with Dolby Digital Stereo Creator • ...USB (USB 2.0 compliant) Flash Flash guide number: GN 7 (in meters at ISO 100) Recycling time: Approx. 4 seconds Flash coverage: Covering 16 mm lens (focal length that the lens indicates) Flash compensation: ±2.0 EV (1/3 EV step) Dimensions: Approx. 35.9 × 23.8 × 42.7 mm (1 7/16 × 15...
...40°C (32°F to 104°F) File format: Still image: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline) compliant, DPOF compatible NEX-5/5C: Movie (AVCHD format): AVCHD Ver. 1.0 compliant Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch, equipped with Dolby Digital Stereo Creator • ...USB (USB 2.0 compliant) Flash Flash guide number: GN 7 (in meters at ISO 100) Recycling time: Approx. 4 seconds Flash coverage: Covering 16 mm lens (focal length that the lens indicates) Flash compensation: ±2.0 EV (1/3 EV step) Dimensions: Approx. 35.9 × 23.8 × 42.7 mm (1 7/16 × 15...
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... single focus lens E18 - 55 mm zoom lens Camera NEX-5A/5CA/5D/5CD/ NEX-5D/5CD/5K/5CK/ 3A/3CA/3D/3CD 3D/3CD/3K/3CK Equivalent 24 35 mm-format focal length*1 (mm) 27 - 82.5 Lens groups-elements Angle of the E18 - 200 mm lens (supplied). GB 78 Lens On the E18 - 200 mm lens, refer to the...
... single focus lens E18 - 55 mm zoom lens Camera NEX-5A/5CA/5D/5CD/ NEX-5D/5CD/5K/5CK/ 3A/3CA/3D/3CD 3D/3CD/3K/3CK Equivalent 24 35 mm-format focal length*1 (mm) 27 - 82.5 Lens groups-elements Angle of the E18 - 200 mm lens (supplied). GB 78 Lens On the E18 - 200 mm lens, refer to the...