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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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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 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). 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.
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 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). 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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Selects the autofocus method. Allows you to be displayed on . File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Selects the area to access all shooting tips. Sets the sensitivity of the entire ... Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Precision Dig. Sets the ISO sensitivity. 20GB Continued r Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to make brightness settings such as metering mode, and color settings such as continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket shooting. Brightness/Color Allows...
Selects the autofocus method. Allows you to be displayed on . File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Selects the area to access all shooting tips. Sets the sensitivity of the entire ... Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Precision Dig. Sets the ISO sensitivity. 20GB Continued r Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to make brightness settings such as metering mode, and color settings such as continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket shooting. Brightness/Color Allows...
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... the information to play back. Sets whether or not to play back. Selects a still image or movie to release the shutter when there is no lens. 21GB Continued r Selects the image processing method. Plays back images automatically. Provides pre-flash before shooting when using the flash, to assist auto-focusing in...
... the information to play back. Sets whether or not to play back. Selects a still image or movie to release the shutter when there is no lens. 21GB Continued r Selects the image processing method. Plays back images automatically. Provides pre-flash before shooting when using the flash, to assist auto-focusing in...
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...the camera. Index 22GB Language Selects the language used for a USB connection. Display Color Selects the color of the camera and the lens. Reset Default Resets the camera to clean the image sensor. Select Shoot. High ISO NR Sets the noise reduction processing for movie ... long exposure shootings. CTRL FOR HDMI Sets whether or not to display the demonstration with a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV's Remote Control. NEX-5C/3C do not have this function. Cleaning Mode Allows you operate the camera. New Folder Creates a new folder. Table of the LCD...
...the camera. Index 22GB Language Selects the language used for a USB connection. Display Color Selects the color of the camera and the lens. Reset Default Resets the camera to clean the image sensor. Select Shoot. High ISO NR Sets the noise reduction processing for movie ... long exposure shootings. CTRL FOR HDMI Sets whether or not to display the demonstration with a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV's Remote Control. NEX-5C/3C do not have this function. Cleaning Mode Allows you operate the camera. New Folder Creates a new folder. Table of the LCD...
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...and uses it as the Recognized Scene. • The defocusing range available depends on the lens used. • The defocusing effect may not be noticeable, depending on the distance from the subject or the lens used. • The Background Defocus Control function does not operate when an A-mount... lens is attached. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Notes • When the Scene ...
...and uses it as the Recognized Scene. • The defocusing range available depends on the lens used. • The defocusing effect may not be noticeable, depending on the distance from the subject or the lens used. • The Background Defocus Control function does not operate when an A-mount... lens is attached. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Notes • When the Scene ...
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...you to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the background by slowing the shutter speed. z Tips on shooting with the flash • The lens hood may block the light of 1 m (3.3 feet) or greater. • When shooting a backlit subject, select [Fill-flash]. Table of contents Sample...Notes • The default setting depends on the shooting mode. • Available flash mode depends on the control wheel t desired mode. Index 31GB Remove the lens hood when using the flash. • When using the flash. (Flash Off) (Autoflash) (Fill-flash) (Slow Sync.) (Rear Sync.) Does not fire...
...you to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the background by slowing the shutter speed. z Tips on shooting with the flash • The lens hood may block the light of 1 m (3.3 feet) or greater. • When shooting a backlit subject, select [Fill-flash]. Table of contents Sample...Notes • The default setting depends on the shooting mode. • Available flash mode depends on the control wheel t desired mode. Index 31GB Remove the lens hood when using the flash. • When using the flash. (Flash Off) (Autoflash) (Fill-flash) (Slow Sync.) (Rear Sync.) Does not fire...
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... 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 positions where the light to the remote sensor, and...the Wireless Remote Commander. 1 (Drive Mode) on the subject, point the transmitter 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. Table of the Wireless Remote Commander to the remote sensor...
... 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 positions where the light to the remote sensor, and...the Wireless Remote Commander. 1 (Drive Mode) on the subject, point the transmitter 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. Table of the Wireless Remote Commander to the remote sensor...
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.... • Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway, so that the section is in the same direction as possible • When using a zoom lens, it is recommended to use it again to the end by [Menu] t [Image Size] t [Image Size]. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search z Tips...
.... • Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway, so that the section is in the same direction as possible • When using a zoom lens, it is recommended to use it again to the end by [Menu] t [Image Size] t [Image Size]. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search z Tips...
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... NEX-3/3C 18 mm (23/32 in advance to the distance at which the subject is convenient when you put enough distance between the camera and the subject, refer to pass. You can prevent the image from the lens contact surface to the image sensor is about ... (Autofocus) (DMF) (Manualfocus) Focuses automatically. Adjusts the focus manually. z Using manual focusing effectively "Focus fixing" is to the position of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. Make sure you can fix the focus in .) Bottom Top 53GB Continued r With "Focus fixing," you can predict the distance...
... NEX-3/3C 18 mm (23/32 in advance to the distance at which the subject is convenient when you put enough distance between the camera and the subject, refer to pass. You can prevent the image from the lens contact surface to the image sensor is about ... (Autofocus) (DMF) (Manualfocus) Focuses automatically. Adjusts the focus manually. z Using manual focusing effectively "Focus fixing" is to the position of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. Make sure you can fix the focus in .) Bottom Top 53GB Continued r With "Focus fixing," you can predict the distance...
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Note • [Autofocus Mode] is fixed to achieve a sharp focus. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index DMF (Direct Manual Focus) 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t [DMF]. 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically. 3 Keep the shutter button halfway down, rotate the focusing ring of the lens to [Single-shot AF]. 54GB
Note • [Autofocus Mode] is fixed to achieve a sharp focus. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index DMF (Direct Manual Focus) 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t [DMF]. 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically. 3 Keep the shutter button halfway down, rotate the focusing ring of the lens to [Single-shot AF]. 54GB
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...As the image is zoomed by digital processing, the image quality deteriorates compared to ten times. 4 To stop zooming, press [Exit]. Zoom When a single focus lens is attached. • You cannot set this item when using the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur]... [Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] - [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG] in [Quality] • If you can use this item only when a single focus lens is attached, you press the MOVIE button when [Precision Dig. Zoom]. 3 Turn the control wheel and decide the zoom rate. Zoom] is working, zooming is...
...As the image is zoomed by digital processing, the image quality deteriorates compared to ten times. 4 To stop zooming, press [Exit]. Zoom When a single focus lens is attached. • You cannot set this item when using the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur]... [Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] - [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG] in [Quality] • If you can use this item only when a single focus lens is attached, you press the MOVIE button when [Precision Dig. Zoom]. 3 Turn the control wheel and decide the zoom rate. Zoom] is working, zooming is...
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... Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to [Continuous AF]. - [Landscape], [Night View], [Hand-held Twilight] or [Sports Action] in dark surroundings. using an A-mount lens • When you use the AF illuminator. AF operates with priority on a subject in [Scene Selection] is selected. - [Sweep Panorama] is selected. - Index 87GB Table...
... Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to [Continuous AF]. - [Landscape], [Night View], [Hand-held Twilight] or [Sports Action] in dark surroundings. using an A-mount lens • When you use the AF illuminator. AF operates with priority on a subject in [Scene Selection] is selected. - [Sweep Panorama] is selected. - Index 87GB Table...
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... of contents Sample photo Menu search search MF Assist Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to adjust the focus. Zoom] • When an A-mount lens (sold separately) is enlarged by 14 times. This works in the [Manualfocus] or [DMF] modes. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t [On]. 2 Turn the focusing ring to...
... of contents Sample photo Menu search search MF Assist Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to adjust the focus. Zoom] • When an A-mount lens (sold separately) is enlarged by 14 times. This works in the [Manualfocus] or [DMF] modes. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t [On]. 2 Turn the focusing ring to...
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Notes • [On] is selected when using the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] • You cannot set [SteadyShot] when an E16 mm F2.8 or A-mount lens (sold separately) is recommended when you use the SteadyShot function of contents Sample photo Menu search search SteadyShot Sets whether or not you use a tripod. Off Does not use SteadyShot. This setting is attached. Table of the lens. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [SteadyShot] t desired setting. On Uses SteadyShot. Index 94GB
Notes • [On] is selected when using the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] • You cannot set [SteadyShot] when an E16 mm F2.8 or A-mount lens (sold separately) is recommended when you use the SteadyShot function of contents Sample photo Menu search search SteadyShot Sets whether or not you use a tripod. Off Does not use SteadyShot. This setting is attached. Table of the lens. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [SteadyShot] t desired setting. On Uses SteadyShot. Index 94GB
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Releases the shutter only when a lens is attached. Select this when you attach the camera on an astronomical telescope, etc. Enable Disable Releases the shutter when no lens is attached. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Release w/oLens] t desired setting. Table of contents Release w/oLens Sets whether or not the shutter can be released when no lens is attached. Sample photo Menu search search Index 95GB
Releases the shutter only when a lens is attached. Select this when you attach the camera on an astronomical telescope, etc. Enable Disable Releases the shutter when no lens is attached. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Release w/oLens] t desired setting. Table of contents Release w/oLens Sets whether or not the shutter can be released when no lens is attached. Sample photo Menu search search Index 95GB
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Sample photo Menu search search Index 98GB On Records sound (stereo). Note • The sound of contents Movie Audio Rec Sets whether or not you record the sound during movie recording. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Movie Audio Rec] t desired setting. Off Does not record sound. Table of the lens and the camera in operation will also be recorded, when [On] is selected.
Sample photo Menu search search Index 98GB On Records sound (stereo). Note • The sound of contents Movie Audio Rec Sets whether or not you record the sound during movie recording. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Movie Audio Rec] t desired setting. Off Does not record sound. Table of the lens and the camera in operation will also be recorded, when [On] is selected.
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... [OK]. Notes • Cleaning can be performed only when the battery level is activated automatically. 3 Detach the lens. 4 Use the blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area. 5 Attach the lens and turn camera off . Table of the blower does not touch the image sensor. • Hold the camera...
... [OK]. Notes • Cleaning can be performed only when the battery level is activated automatically. 3 Detach the lens. 4 Use the blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area. 5 Attach the lens and turn camera off . Table of the blower does not touch the image sensor. • Hold the camera...
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Confirm the version when a firmware update is (three remaining battery icons) or more. We recommend that you use a sufficient battery or the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). 112GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Version Displays the version of your camera and lens. Note • An update can be performed only when the battery level is released. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Version].
Confirm the version when a firmware update is (three remaining battery icons) or more. We recommend that you use a sufficient battery or the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). 112GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Version Displays the version of your camera and lens. Note • An update can be performed only when the battery level is released. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Version].