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... shutter speed to express the movement of the subject. Adjusts the range in focus, or defocuses the background. 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.
... shutter speed to express the movement of the subject. Adjusts the range in focus, or defocuses the background. 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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... functions 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]. During playback, [Menu] t [Playback] t [Display Contents]. 2 Select the desired mode by turning the control wheel. Using the Menu: 1 During shooting, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Display Contents...
... functions 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]. During playback, [Menu] t [Playback] t [Display Contents]. 2 Select the desired mode by turning the control wheel. Using the Menu: 1 During shooting, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Display Contents...
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...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 Shoots images continuously at high speed while you to use the RMT-DSLR1 Wireless Remote (NEX-5/5C) Commander (sold separately) (page 39). Note • You cannot change the setting when using the following shots. (Self-timer) ...
...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 Shoots images continuously at high speed while you to use the RMT-DSLR1 Wireless Remote (NEX-5/5C) Commander (sold separately) (page 39). Note • You cannot change the setting when using the following shots. (Self-timer) ...
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Table of contents Using functions in the menu 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 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.].
Table of contents Using functions in the menu 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 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.].
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... Priority Cont.] with the following shots. Table 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 contents Sample photo Menu search search Speed Priority Cont. Shoots images continuously while you press...
... Priority Cont.] with the following shots. Table 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 contents Sample photo Menu search search Speed Priority Cont. Shoots images continuously while you press...
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... sounds until the shutter operates. 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
... sounds until the shutter operates. 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
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...) on the control wheel. 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 When you have set after ten seconds. Or, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Self-timer(Cont.)]. 2 [Option] t desired mode. (Self...
...) on the control wheel. 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 When you have set after ten seconds. Or, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Self-timer(Cont.)]. 2 [Option] t desired mode. (Self...
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....]. 2 [Option] 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...
....]. 2 [Option] 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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... Remote Commander 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 the... to the remote sensor is released after two seconds) buttons 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. Or, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t ...
... Remote Commander 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 the... to the remote sensor is released after two seconds) buttons 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. Or, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t ...
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... to the end, following situations: - Subjects with constant change the lock angle and shoot again. • [Sweep Panorama] is too much brighter than surroundings. • [Sweep Panorama] recording may be blurred. • Under lights that are stitched together, the stitched part will not be successful... Subjects with little contrast such as sky, sandy beach, or lawn. - 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 camera. - If...
... to the end, following situations: - Subjects with constant change the lock angle and shoot again. • [Sweep Panorama] is too much brighter than surroundings. • [Sweep Panorama] recording may be blurred. • Under lights that are stitched together, the stitched part will not be successful... Subjects with little contrast such as sky, sandy beach, or lawn. - 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 camera. - If...
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... z Tips for still subjects, rather than moving ones. 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 the image..., then shoot again. • 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." •...
... z Tips for still subjects, rather than moving ones. 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 the image..., then shoot again. • 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." •...
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... you cannot use the [Face Detection] function. • [Multi] is selected when using the following functions: - Movie recording - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] Index 55GB Table of the control wheel.
... you cannot use the [Face Detection] function. • [Multi] is selected when using the following functions: - Movie recording - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] Index 55GB Table of the control wheel.
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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 [Sports Action] in focus. Index 56GB Use this when the subject...
... • [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 [Sports Action] in focus. Index 56GB Use this when the subject...
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.... 2 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Precision Dig. 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 up to that before zooming was used. 57GB Zoom]. 3 Turn the control wheel and decide the zoom rate...
.... 2 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Precision Dig. 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 up to that before zooming was used. 57GB Zoom]. 3 Turn the control wheel and decide the zoom rate...
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... set will turn orange. Face Detection frame (Orange) When the camera detects more than one subject, the camera will turn green by priority. Movie recording - [Sweep Panorama] - [Manualfocus] - [Precision Dig. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Face Detection Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure...
... set will turn orange. Face Detection frame (Orange) When the camera detects more than one subject, the camera will turn green by priority. Movie recording - [Sweep Panorama] - [Manualfocus] - [Precision Dig. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Face Detection Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure...
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... Shutter] with an open mouth. Keep the eyes narrowed. 3 Give a clear smile with the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Manualfocus] - [Precision Dig. Zoom] • Unless the subject is in focus, the shutter is not detected, set the [Smile Detection] in front of the camera...
... Shutter] with an open mouth. Keep the eyes narrowed. 3 Give a clear smile with the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Manualfocus] - [Precision Dig. Zoom] • Unless the subject is in focus, the shutter is not detected, set the [Smile Detection] in front of the camera...
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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. 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.
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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.
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Table of contents Aspect Ratio Sets the aspect ratio of still images. 1 [Menu] t [Image Size] t [Aspect Ratio] t desired mode. 3:2 16:9 Standard aspect ratio. Note • You cannot select [Aspect Ratio] when using [Sweep Panorama]. Sample photo Menu search search Index 65GB For viewing on a high-definition TV. Suitable for prints.
Table of contents Aspect Ratio Sets the aspect ratio of still images. 1 [Menu] t [Image Size] t [Aspect Ratio] t desired mode. 3:2 16:9 Standard aspect ratio. Note • You cannot select [Aspect Ratio] when using [Sweep Panorama]. Sample photo Menu search search Index 65GB For viewing on a high-definition TV. Suitable for prints.
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... the raw data yet to [L]. Index 66GB A RAW file is fixed to go through any digital processing on the images. File format: RAW (Records using [Sweep Panorama]. • You cannot add DPOF (print order) registration to perform any kind of digital processing. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Quality Selects...
... the raw data yet to [L]. Index 66GB A RAW file is fixed to go through any digital processing on the images. File format: RAW (Records using [Sweep Panorama]. • You cannot add DPOF (print order) registration to perform any kind of digital processing. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Quality Selects...