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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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The default setting is useful to know. 2GB Search for information by sample photos. Search for information in this handbook In this handbook Click on a button at upper right on the cover and each page to jump to the ... of operations is convenient when searching for information by arrows (t). This is shown by function. You can jump to the pages by . Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Notes on using the camera How to use . Operate the camera in the book. z Indicates information that is indicated by clicking...
The default setting is useful to know. 2GB Search for information by sample photos. Search for information in this handbook In this handbook Click on a button at upper right on the cover and each page to jump to the ... of operations is convenient when searching for information by arrows (t). This is shown by function. You can jump to the pages by . Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Notes on using the camera How to use . Operate the camera in the book. z Indicates information that is indicated by clicking...
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... search search Index Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Sample photo search 5 Identifying parts 11 List of icons on the screen 15 Basic operations Using the control wheel and soft keys 17 Menu search 19 Shooting ...
... search search Index Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Sample photo search 5 Identifying parts 11 List of icons on the screen 15 Basic operations Using the control wheel and soft keys 17 Menu search 19 Shooting ...
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Connecting with other equipment Viewing images on a TV 123 Using with your computer 125 Using the software 127 Connecting the camera to the computer 130 Creating a movie disc (NEX-5/5C 132 Printing still images 136 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 137 Warning messages 143 Others Using the camera abroad 146 Memory card 147 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 149 Battery charger 151 Mount Adaptor 152 AVCHD format (NEX-5/5C 153 Cleaning 154 Index Index 155 Index 4GB
Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Connecting with other equipment Viewing images on a TV 123 Using with your computer 125 Using the software 127 Connecting the camera to the computer 130 Creating a movie disc (NEX-5/5C 132 Printing still images 136 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 137 Warning messages 143 Others Using the camera abroad 146 Memory card 147 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 149 Battery charger 151 Mount Adaptor 152 AVCHD format (NEX-5/5C 153 Cleaning 154 Index Index 155 Index 4GB
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... screen will jump to the shooting tips displayed on the screen of photo. Click! 5GB Continued r Click the desired sample photo. Refer to those descriptions in a photo, but how can I do?" Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Sample photo search "This is the scene I want to capture in addition to the page describing the function...
... screen will jump to the shooting tips displayed on the screen of photo. Click! 5GB Continued r Click the desired sample photo. Refer to those descriptions in a photo, but how can I do?" Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Sample photo search "This is the scene I want to capture in addition to the page describing the function...
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Shooting people 24 Only the main subject is in focus by defocusing the background (24) 59 A happy smile (59) 72 A person in front of night view (72) 36 A group photo (36, 37) 38 The same scene with different brightness (38) 45 In candle light (45) 68 A moving person (68) 31 A person lit from behind (31) Index 6GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Shooting people 24 Only the main subject is in focus by defocusing the background (24) 59 A happy smile (59) 72 A person in front of night view (72) 36 A group photo (36, 37) 38 The same scene with different brightness (38) 45 In candle light (45) 68 A moving person (68) 31 A person lit from behind (31) Index 6GB Continued r
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Shooting macro photos 24 Defocusing the background (24) 43 Flowers (43) 53 Focusing manually (53) 68 Preventing camera shake for indoor shots (68) 69 Adjusting the color to indoor light (69) 72 Lowering the amount of flash light (72) 32 In better brightness (32) 32 Making food look appealing (32) Index 7GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Shooting macro photos 24 Defocusing the background (24) 43 Flowers (43) 53 Focusing manually (53) 68 Preventing camera shake for indoor shots (68) 69 Adjusting the color to indoor light (69) 72 Lowering the amount of flash light (72) 32 In better brightness (32) 32 Making food look appealing (32) Index 7GB Continued r
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Shooting landscapes 32 The sky in vivid colors (32) 50 Running water (50) 75 Vivid green colors (75) 75 Colored leaves (75) 46 Panoramic photos (46) 73 Scenery with a wide range of brightness (73) 73 Light outdoors shot from a dark interior (73) 24 Defocusing the background (24) 90 Keeping your shot level (90) Index 8GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Shooting landscapes 32 The sky in vivid colors (32) 50 Running water (50) 75 Vivid green colors (75) 75 Colored leaves (75) 46 Panoramic photos (46) 73 Scenery with a wide range of brightness (73) 73 Light outdoors shot from a dark interior (73) 24 Defocusing the background (24) 90 Keeping your shot level (90) Index 8GB Continued r
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Shooting sunset/night views 43 Holding the camera by hand (43) 49 Fireworks (49) 38 The same scene in different brightness (38) 43 Shooting the red of the sunset beautifully (43) 31 Trail of light (31) 24 Defocusing the background (24) 36 Preventing camera shake (36) Index 9GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Shooting sunset/night views 43 Holding the camera by hand (43) 49 Fireworks (49) 38 The same scene in different brightness (38) 43 Shooting the red of the sunset beautifully (43) 31 Trail of light (31) 24 Defocusing the background (24) 36 Preventing camera shake (36) Index 9GB Continued r
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Shooting fast moving subjects 56 Following a moving subject (56) 53 With the subject approaching the camera (53) 50 Expressing vigorous action (50) 35 Capturing the best moment (35) Index 10GB
Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Shooting fast moving subjects 56 Following a moving subject (56) 53 With the subject approaching the camera (53) 50 Expressing vigorous action (50) 35 Capturing the best moment (35) Index 10GB
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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. 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. When the lens is removed (NEX-5/5C/3/3C) Index 11GB Continued r
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. 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. When the lens is removed (NEX-5/5C/3/3C) Index 11GB Continued r
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Table of contents NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C A (USB) terminal (130) B Hook for shoulder strap C HDMI terminal (123) D Light sensor E LCD monitor F MOVIE button (23) G Control wheel (17) H Soft keys (18) I Image sensor position mark (53) Sample photo Menu search search Index 12GB Continued r
Table of contents NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C A (USB) terminal (130) B Hook for shoulder strap C HDMI terminal (123) D Light sensor E LCD monitor F MOVIE button (23) G Control wheel (17) H Soft keys (18) I Image sensor position mark (53) Sample photo Menu search search Index 12GB Continued r
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NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C • Make sure that the cord is not pinched when you close the cover. Insert the connection plate into the battery compartment, then pass ... (sold separately). C Image sensor position mark (53) D Connection plate cover Use this part directly. 13GB Continued r Index Sample photo Menu search search Table of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C Flash A Battery/memory card cover B Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of contents You...
NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C • Make sure that the cord is not pinched when you close the cover. Insert the connection plate into the battery compartment, then pass ... (sold separately). C Image sensor position mark (53) D Connection plate cover Use this part directly. 13GB Continued r Index Sample photo Menu search search Table of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C Flash A Battery/memory card cover B Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of contents You...
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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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... Playback Memory card/Upload 123min 100% Recordable time of icons on the screen Icons are displayed on the control wheel (page 29). Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search List of movies Remaining battery Scene Recognition icons Flash charge in progress AF illuminator Does not record sound during movie recording Camera...
... Playback Memory card/Upload 123min 100% Recordable time of icons on the screen Icons are displayed on the control wheel (page 29). Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search List of movies Remaining battery Scene Recognition icons Flash charge in progress AF illuminator Does not record sound during movie recording Camera...
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... Flash compensation Metering Mode Focus area mode Face Detection Smile Shutter ISO White Balance Creative Style DRO/Auto HDR Smile detection sensitivity indicator 16GB Index Sample photo Menu search search Table of copies B Display Menu z Shoot Mode Shoot. File number Protect Print order and number of contents
... Flash compensation Metering Mode Focus area mode Face Detection Smile Shutter ISO White Balance Creative Style DRO/Auto HDR Smile detection sensitivity indicator 16GB Index Sample photo Menu search search Table of copies B Display Menu z Shoot Mode Shoot. File number Protect Print order and number of contents
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... functions of the camera. When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to make your choice. 17GB Continued r Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Basic operations Using the control wheel and soft keys The control wheel and soft keys allow you can browse through them...
... functions of the camera. When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to make your choice. 17GB Continued r Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Basic operations Using the control wheel and soft keys The control wheel and soft keys allow you can browse through them...
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... [Shoot. To use the function shown at the lower right corner of the screen, press soft key B. Tips] button. The assigned role (function) of contents Sample photo Menu search search Soft keys The soft keys have different roles, depending on the context. In this case, soft key A works as the [Menu] button...
... [Shoot. To use the function shown at the lower right corner of the screen, press soft key B. Tips] button. The assigned role (function) of contents Sample photo Menu search search Soft keys The soft keys have different roles, depending on the context. In this case, soft key A works as the [Menu] button...
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... allows you to select a shooting mode, such as shooting, playback, or other operations. Reduces the camera shake when shooting a slightly dark indoor scene or a telephoto. Sample photo Menu search search Index 1 Press [Menu]. 2 Select the desired item by pressing the top/bottom/left/right parts of the control wheel, and then press...
... allows you to select a shooting mode, such as shooting, playback, or other operations. Reduces the camera shake when shooting a slightly dark indoor scene or a telephoto. Sample photo Menu search search Index 1 Press [Menu]. 2 Select the desired item by pressing the top/bottom/left/right parts of the control wheel, and then press...
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... settings such as metering mode, and color settings such as white balance. Image Size Movie Selects the image size. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Selects the image size. Selects the autofocus method. Each time...continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket shooting. Selects the compression format. Sets the ISO sensitivity. 20GB Continued r Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Camera Allows you to access all shooting tips. Selects the method used . Zoom Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Detection ...
... settings such as metering mode, and color settings such as white balance. Image Size Movie Selects the image size. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Selects the image size. Selects the autofocus method. Each time...continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket shooting. Selects the compression format. Sets the ISO sensitivity. 20GB Continued r Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Camera Allows you to access all shooting tips. Selects the method used . Zoom Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Detection ...