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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. 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).
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... image size. Selects the image size. Switches the information to access all shooting tips. Exposure Comp. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Sets the sensitivity of contents Sample photo Menu search search Camera Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous ... and exposure to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Selects the compression format. ISO Compensates for detecting smiles. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Selects the method used . Selects the autofocus method. Each ...
... image size. Selects the image size. Switches the information to access all shooting tips. Exposure Comp. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Sets the sensitivity of contents Sample photo Menu search search Camera Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous ... and exposure to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Selects the compression format. ISO Compensates for detecting smiles. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Selects the method used . Selects the autofocus method. Each ...
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... You can shoot trails with the shutter speed set to [BULB], the shutter speed is temporarily set to 30 seconds. z Using the Remote Commander (NEX-5/5C) Pressing the SHUTTER button on the control wheel, and select [Remote Cdr.] t [On]. 49GB To use a tripod. • The longer... the exposure time, the more conspicuous the noise on the Wireless Remote Commander. Sample photo Menu search search Index 1 [Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Manual Exposure]. 2 Press the bottom of the control wheel to select shutter speed. 3 Turn the control wheel to the left until [BULB] is indicated. [BULB] ...
... You can shoot trails with the shutter speed set to [BULB], the shutter speed is temporarily set to 30 seconds. z Using the Remote Commander (NEX-5/5C) Pressing the SHUTTER button on the control wheel, and select [Remote Cdr.] t [On]. 49GB To use a tripod. • The longer... the exposure time, the more conspicuous the noise on the Wireless Remote Commander. Sample photo Menu search search Index 1 [Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Manual Exposure]. 2 Press the bottom of the control wheel to select shutter speed. 3 Turn the control wheel to the left until [BULB] is indicated. [BULB] ...
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... NEX-3/3C 18 mm (23/32 in .). * The image sensor is the part of contents Sample photo Menu search search AF/MF Select Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t desired mode. (Autofocus) (DMF) (Manualfocus) Focuses automatically. Turn ...the focusing ring right or left to make fine focus adjustment manually (Direct Manual Focus). Table of the camera that acts as the film. • If the subject is about 18 mm (23/32 in .) Bottom Top 53GB ...
... NEX-3/3C 18 mm (23/32 in .). * The image sensor is the part of contents Sample photo Menu search search AF/MF Select Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t desired mode. (Autofocus) (DMF) (Manualfocus) Focuses automatically. Turn ...the focusing ring right or left to make fine focus adjustment manually (Direct Manual Focus). Table of the camera that acts as the film. • If the subject is about 18 mm (23/32 in .) Bottom Top 53GB ...
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...be damaged. • Wi-Fi network communication may be sent. The icon on the screen changes according to the manual supplied with the Eye-Fi card. 2 Insert the Eye-Fi card you purchased the card. • Do not...[Menu] t [Setup] t [Upload Settings] t desired setting. If the communication status is poor, move closer to the manual that comes with the law of the camera. No images are transferred to be influenced by other communication devices. is displayed on ...Eye-Fi card inserted in the countries/regions where they were purchased. NEX-5C/3C do not have set [Upload Settings] to [Off].
...be damaged. • Wi-Fi network communication may be sent. The icon on the screen changes according to the manual supplied with the Eye-Fi card. 2 Insert the Eye-Fi card you purchased the card. • Do not...[Menu] t [Setup] t [Upload Settings] t desired setting. If the communication status is poor, move closer to the manual that comes with the law of the camera. No images are transferred to be influenced by other communication devices. is displayed on ...Eye-Fi card inserted in the countries/regions where they were purchased. NEX-5C/3C do not have set [Upload Settings] to [Off].
3D functions provided by firmware update 02
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Please refer to the "Instruction Manual" and the "α Handbook" contained on the supplied CD-ROM. © 2010 Sony Corporation A-DRG-100-12(1) NEX-3/NEX-5/NEX-5C The 3D functions provided by this firmware update are described in this booklet.
Please refer to the "Instruction Manual" and the "α Handbook" contained on the supplied CD-ROM. © 2010 Sony Corporation A-DRG-100-12(1) NEX-3/NEX-5/NEX-5C The 3D functions provided by this firmware update are described in this booklet.
Instruction Manual
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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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...that may cause undesired operation. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NEX-3 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is for the FCC related matters only. [ Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC Rules. If...No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NEX-5 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of the FCC Rules. GB 4 For Customers in this manual could void your authority to the following two conditions: (1) This device may...
...that may cause undesired operation. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NEX-3 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is for the FCC related matters only. [ Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC Rules. If...No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NEX-5 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of the FCC Rules. GB 4 For Customers in this manual could void your authority to the following two conditions: (1) This device may...
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..., check for illustrations in this manual, unless otherwise specified. The differences between each shooting mode 56 Flash modes available 57 Importing images to the computer Installing the software 58 What you can do with Eye-Fi. ** To check whether the camera is for models NEX-3/3C and NEX-5/5C. Checking the functions available...
..., check for illustrations in this manual, unless otherwise specified. The differences between each shooting mode 56 Flash modes available 57 Importing images to the computer Installing the software 58 What you can do with Eye-Fi. ** To check whether the camera is for models NEX-3/3C and NEX-5/5C. Checking the functions available...
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The model name varies depending on the supplied lens. 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 This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses.
The model name varies depending on the supplied lens. 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 This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses.
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...5CA/3A/3CA • E16 mm single focus lens/Lens cap (1) (attached to 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 ...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)/Lens hood (1) • Extender for α camera - α Handbook • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in ...
...5CA/3A/3CA • E16 mm single focus lens/Lens cap (1) (attached to 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 ...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)/Lens hood (1) • Extender for α camera - α Handbook • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in ...
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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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...Panorama Direction Shooting Tip List Display Contents Selects the drive mode, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. Basic Info) * NEX-5/5C only Checking the functions available GB 51 Switches the information to be focused on the shooting screen. (Display Info./No Disp. Info./..../ Remote Cdr.*) Selects the method used to fire the flash. (Flash Off/Autoflash/Fill-flash/Slow Sync./Rear Sync.) Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. (Autofocus/DMF/Manualfocus) Selects the area to be displayed on . (Multi/Center/Flexible Spot) Selects the autofocus method. (Single-shot AF...
...Panorama Direction Shooting Tip List Display Contents Selects the drive mode, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. Basic Info) * NEX-5/5C only Checking the functions available GB 51 Switches the information to be focused on the shooting screen. (Display Info./No Disp. Info./..../ Remote Cdr.*) Selects the method used to fire the flash. (Flash Off/Autoflash/Fill-flash/Slow Sync./Rear Sync.) Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. (Autofocus/DMF/Manualfocus) Selects the area to be displayed on . (Multi/Center/Flexible Spot) Selects the autofocus method. (Single-shot AF...
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... be limited also by conditions other than the shooting mode. Shoot Mode Exposure Comp. Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure - Note • The functions available may be used only in accordance with the law of the countries/regions ...where you cannot use depend on the screen. In the table below, indicates the function available. - Intelligent Auto - Smile Shutter - - - NEX-5C/3C do not have this function. Selection - - - - - - - Continuous Face Adv. Sweep Panorama Anti Motion Blur Scene - Self-timer -...
... be limited also by conditions other than the shooting mode. Shoot Mode Exposure Comp. Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure - Note • The functions available may be used only in accordance with the law of the countries/regions ...where you cannot use depend on the screen. In the table below, indicates the function available. - Intelligent Auto - Smile Shutter - - - NEX-5C/3C do not have this function. Selection - - - - - - - Continuous Face Adv. Sweep Panorama Anti Motion Blur Scene - Self-timer -...
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Lens E16 mm 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 view are based on digital cameras equipped ... to the subject. *3 Shutter speed (differs with an APS-C sized image sensor. *2 Minimum focus is the shortest distance from the image sensor to the instruction manual of the E18 - 200 mm lens (supplied). f/32 Filter diameter (mm) 49 49 Dimensions (max.
Lens E16 mm 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 view are based on digital cameras equipped ... to the subject. *3 Shutter speed (differs with an APS-C sized image sensor. *2 Minimum focus is the shortest distance from the image sensor to the instruction manual of the E18 - 200 mm lens (supplied). f/32 Filter diameter (mm) 49 49 Dimensions (max.
New functions provided by firmware update 03
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NEX-3/NEX-5/NEX-5C The new functions provided by this firmware update and their respective operations are described here. Please refer to the "Instruction Manual," and the "α Handbook" contained on the supplied CD-ROM. © 2010 Sony Corporation A-DTQ-100-11(1)
NEX-3/NEX-5/NEX-5C The new functions provided by this firmware update and their respective operations are described here. Please refer to the "Instruction Manual," and the "α Handbook" contained on the supplied CD-ROM. © 2010 Sony Corporation A-DTQ-100-11(1)