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... wheel to make your choice. [Menu] Control wheel Shoot Mode Allows you to the subject or condition. Intelligent Auto Scene Selection Anti Motion Blur Sweep Panorama Manual Exposure Shutter Priority Aperture Priority Program Auto The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings.
... wheel to make your choice. [Menu] Control wheel Shoot Mode Allows you to the subject or condition. Intelligent Auto Scene Selection Anti Motion Blur Sweep Panorama Manual Exposure Shutter Priority Aperture Priority Program Auto The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings.
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...bracket shooting. Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Precision Dig. Zoom Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Detection Panorama Direction Shooting Tip List DiIsSpPla(yDCisopnlateynCtsontents) Selects the drive mode, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. Sets the... image size and aspect ratio. Selects the aspect ratio. ISO Compensates for detecting smiles. Selects the autofocus method. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Sets the ISO sensitivity. 20GB Continued r Exposure Comp. ...
...bracket shooting. Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Precision Dig. Zoom Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Detection Panorama Direction Shooting Tip List DiIsSpPla(yDCisopnlateynCtsontents) Selects the drive mode, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. Sets the... image size and aspect ratio. Selects the aspect ratio. ISO Compensates for detecting smiles. Selects the autofocus method. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Sets the ISO sensitivity. 20GB Continued r Exposure Comp. ...
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... with the control wheel DISP (Display Contents) Using the control wheel: 1 Press DISP (Display Contents) on the control wheel repeatedly to [Intelligent Auto] or [Sweep Panorama]. Basic Info Shows basic shooting information. Display Info. Info. Index 29GB Continued r
... with the control wheel DISP (Display Contents) Using the control wheel: 1 Press DISP (Display Contents) on the control wheel repeatedly to [Intelligent Auto] or [Sweep Panorama]. Basic Info Shows basic shooting information. Display Info. Info. Index 29GB Continued r
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... the image has a high-key or low-key portion, that shows how many pixels of contents Sample photo Menu search search During playback Display Info. Panorama -
... the image has a high-key or low-key portion, that shows how many pixels of contents Sample photo Menu search search During playback Display Info. Panorama -
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... mode. Focus and brightness settings of the first shot are used for the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Auto HDR] Index 33GB Table of exposure (page 38). (Remote Cdr.) Allows you press and Cont.) hold down the shutter button (page 34). (Speed Priority...
... mode. Focus and brightness settings of the first shot are used for the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Auto HDR] Index 33GB Table of exposure (page 38). (Remote Cdr.) Allows you press and Cont.) hold down the shutter button (page 34). (Speed Priority...
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Table of contents Using functions in the menu Continuous Adv. Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button. 1 (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Continuous Adv.]. Or, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Continuous Adv.]. Note • You cannot use [Continuous Adv.] with the following functions: - [Scene Selection], excluding [Sports Action] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] - [Auto HDR] Sample photo Menu search search Index 34GB
Table of contents Using functions in the menu Continuous Adv. Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button. 1 (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Continuous Adv.]. Or, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Continuous Adv.]. Note • You cannot use [Continuous Adv.] with the following functions: - [Scene Selection], excluding [Sports Action] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] - [Auto HDR] Sample photo Menu search search Index 34GB
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... button, at a higher speed than that of the first shot are used for the following functions. - [Scene Selection], excluding [Sports Action] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] - [Auto HDR] • Focus and brightness settings of [Continuous Adv.]. 1 (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Speed Priority Cont.]. Index 35GB Or, [Menu...
... button, at a higher speed than that of the first shot are used for the following functions. - [Scene Selection], excluding [Sports Action] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] - [Auto HDR] • Focus and brightness settings of [Continuous Adv.]. 1 (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Speed Priority Cont.]. Index 35GB Or, [Menu...
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Note • You cannot use [Self-timer] with the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] - [Auto HDR] Index 36GB Sets the 2-second delay self-timer. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and the ...
Note • You cannot use [Self-timer] with the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] - [Auto HDR] Index 36GB Sets the 2-second delay self-timer. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and the ...
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... t [Self-timer(Cont.)]. Note • You cannot use [Self-timer(Cont.)] with the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] - [Auto HDR] Index 37GB Or, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Self-timer(Cont.)]. 2 [Option] t desired mode. (Self-timer(Cont.): 10 Sec. 3 lmg.) (Self-timer...
... t [Self-timer(Cont.)]. Note • You cannot use [Self-timer(Cont.)] with the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] - [Auto HDR] Index 37GB Or, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Self-timer(Cont.)]. 2 [Option] t desired mode. (Self-timer(Cont.): 10 Sec. 3 lmg.) (Self-timer...
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...] t desired mode. (Bracket: Cont.: 0.3 EV) (Bracket: Cont.: 0.7 EV) Images are taken with the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] - [Auto HDR] • The last shot is shown on the auto review. • In [Manual Exposure], the exposure is shifted by adjusting the...
...] t desired mode. (Bracket: Cont.: 0.3 EV) (Bracket: Cont.: 0.7 EV) Images are taken with the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] - [Auto HDR] • The last shot is shown on the auto review. • In [Manual Exposure], the exposure is shifted by adjusting the...
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... t [Drive Mode] t [Remote Cdr.]. 2 Focus 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. Also, refer to the 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 positions where ...
... t [Drive Mode] t [Remote Cdr.]. 2 Focus 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. Also, refer to the 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 positions where ...
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... from composed images. Subjects with the sun or electric lights, etc. Sample photo Menu search search Index 1 [Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Sweep Panorama]. 2 Point the camera at the edge of the subject, then press the shutter button fully down. 3 Pan the camera to the end, following situations:... - There is too much brighter than surroundings. • [Sweep Panorama] recording may be blurred. • Under lights that are moving. - This part will not be taken. If this happens, change such as ...
... from composed images. Subjects with the sun or electric lights, etc. Sample photo Menu search search Index 1 [Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Sweep Panorama]. 2 Point the camera at the edge of the subject, then press the shutter button fully down. 3 Pan the camera to the end, following situations:... - There is too much brighter than surroundings. • [Sweep Panorama] recording may be blurred. • Under lights that are moving. - This part will not be taken. If this happens, change such as ...
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...Image Size]. Press it with other cameras may fail. z Playing back scrolling panoramic images You can select the direction by [Menu] t [Camera] t [Panorama Direction], and the image size by pressing the center of the control wheel while panoramic images are played back with the supplied software "PMB." •...may not be displayed or scrolled correctly. Vertical direction Horizontal direction Radius as short as the indication on the LCD monitor. [Sweep Panorama] is better suited for shooting a panoramic image Pan the camera in an arc with a constant velocity and in the center of...
...Image Size]. Press it with other cameras may fail. z Playing back scrolling panoramic images You can select the direction by [Menu] t [Camera] t [Panorama Direction], and the image size by pressing the center of the control wheel while panoramic images are played back with the supplied software "PMB." •...may not be displayed or scrolled correctly. Vertical direction Horizontal direction Radius as short as the indication on the LCD monitor. [Sweep Panorama] is better suited for shooting a panoramic image Pan the camera in an arc with a constant velocity and in the center of...
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... camera determines which of the 25 AF areas is selected when using the following functions: - Movie recording - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] Index 55GB The camera uses the AF area located in focus. • When the Face Detection function is active, AF operates with priority...
... camera determines which of the 25 AF areas is selected when using the following functions: - Movie recording - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] Index 55GB The camera uses the AF area located in focus. • When the Face Detection function is active, AF operates with priority...
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...; [Single-shot AF] is selected when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Self-timer] - [Remote Cdr.] - [Scene Selection], excluding [Sports Action] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] • [Continuous AF] is selected when the exposure mode is set to focus while the shutter button is in motion. The camera continues...
...; [Single-shot AF] is selected when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Self-timer] - [Remote Cdr.] - [Scene Selection], excluding [Sports Action] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] • [Continuous AF] is selected when the exposure mode is set to focus while the shutter button is in motion. The camera continues...
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... the zoom rate. Notes • You can use 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 zoom in on the screen returns to the normal size, and movie recording...
... the zoom rate. Notes • You can use 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 zoom in on the screen returns to the normal size, and movie recording...
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...) Selects the face which is to be recognized correctly depending on child's face. (Adult Priority) Detects and shoots with the following functions: - Movie recording - [Sweep Panorama] - [Manualfocus] - [Precision Dig. Face Detection frame (White) 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Face Detection] t desired mode. (Off) Does not use [Face Detection] with priority on . You can be...
...) Selects the face which is to be recognized correctly depending on child's face. (Adult Priority) Detects and shoots with the following functions: - Movie recording - [Sweep Panorama] - [Manualfocus] - [Precision Dig. Face Detection frame (White) 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Face Detection] t desired mode. (Off) Does not use [Face Detection] with priority on . You can be...
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... automatically. Zoom] • Unless the subject is in focus, the shutter is not detected, set the [Smile Detection] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Manualfocus] - [Precision Dig. Face Detection frame Smile Detection indicator Notes • You cannot use [Smile Shutter] with an open mouth. Adjust the composition or brightness...
... automatically. Zoom] • Unless the subject is in focus, the shutter is not detected, set the [Smile Detection] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Manualfocus] - [Precision Dig. Face Detection frame Smile Detection indicator Notes • You cannot use [Smile Shutter] with an open mouth. Adjust the composition or brightness...
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Notes • You cannot change [Smile Detection] when using the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Manualfocus] • Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions. Index 60GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Smile Detection Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Smile Detection] t desired mode. (Big Smile) Detects a big smile. (Normal Smile) Detects a normal smile. (Slight Smile) Detects even a slight smile.
Notes • You cannot change [Smile Detection] when using the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Manualfocus] • Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions. Index 60GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Smile Detection Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Smile Detection] t desired mode. (Big Smile) Detects a big smile. (Normal Smile) Detects a normal smile. (Slight Smile) Detects even a slight smile.
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Sample photo Menu search search Index 61GB Table of contents Panorama Direction Sets the direction to pan the camera when you shoot Sweep Panorama images. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Panorama Direction] t desired mode. (Right) (Left) (Up) (Down) Pan the camera in the direction you set.
Sample photo Menu search search Index 61GB Table of contents Panorama Direction Sets the direction to pan the camera when you shoot Sweep Panorama images. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Panorama Direction] t desired mode. (Right) (Left) (Up) (Down) Pan the camera in the direction you set.