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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 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.
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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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...the information to be focused on the shooting screen. Exposure Comp. Selects the method used . Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Selects... Index Image Size Allows you to suit the faces. Still Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Panorama Selects the image size. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. ISO Compensates for the brightness of the Smile Shutter function for ...
...the information to be focused on the shooting screen. Exposure Comp. Selects the method used . Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Selects... Index Image Size Allows you to suit the faces. Still Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Panorama Selects the image size. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. ISO Compensates for the brightness of the Smile Shutter function for ...
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.... Selects a still image or movie to play back. Selects the folder of color reproduction. Selects the images to release the shutter when there is no lens. 21GB Continued r Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Changes the range of still images to play back. Sets whether or not to print, or...
.... Selects a still image or movie to play back. Selects the folder of color reproduction. Selects the images to release the shutter when there is no lens. 21GB Continued r Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Changes the range of still images to play back. Sets whether or not to print, or...
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...Settings Sets the upload function of movies when inconsistencies are using the camera. Demo Mode Sets whether or not to play back portrait images. NEX-5C/3C do not have this function. Language Selects the language used for movie recording. Date/Time Setup Sets the date and time.... LCD Brightness Sets the brightness of the camera and the lens. Select Shoot. Movie Audio Rec Sets the sound for assigning file numbers to operate the camera with movies. Display Color Selects the color...
...Settings Sets the upload function of movies when inconsistencies are using the camera. Demo Mode Sets whether or not to play back portrait images. NEX-5C/3C do not have this function. Language Selects the language used for movie recording. Date/Time Setup Sets the date and time.... LCD Brightness Sets the brightness of the camera and the lens. Select Shoot. Movie Audio Rec Sets the sound for assigning file numbers to operate the camera with movies. Display Color Selects the color...
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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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...is completed every time you to shoot a clear image of the backlit subject. 1 Attach the flash. 2 (Flash Mode) 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]. Rear sync shooting allows you to ... t desired mode. Fires if it also helps to shoot a bright image of both the subject and the background by slowing the shutter speed. Remove the lens hood when using the flash. • When using the flash. (Flash Off) (Autoflash) (Fill-flash) (Slow Sync.) (Rear Sync.) Does not fire...
...is completed every time you to shoot a clear image of the backlit subject. 1 Attach the flash. 2 (Flash Mode) 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]. Rear sync shooting allows you to ... t desired mode. Fires if it also helps to shoot a bright image of both the subject and the background by slowing the shutter speed. 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... 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 [...
...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... 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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Vertical direction Horizontal direction Radius as short as possible • When using a zoom lens, it with W side. • Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway, so that the section is in the same direction as the indication ...
Vertical direction Horizontal direction Radius as short as possible • When using a zoom lens, it with W side. • Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway, so that the section is in the same direction as the indication ...
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... the subject and the camera. When you can predict the distance to the subject. After focusing automatically, make the subject look clearer. NEX-5/5C 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 make fine focus adjustment manually (Direct Manual Focus). Turn the focusing ring right or left to the position of the attached lens...
... the subject and the camera. When you can predict the distance to the subject. After focusing automatically, make the subject look clearer. NEX-5/5C 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 make fine focus adjustment manually (Direct Manual Focus). Turn the focusing ring right or left to the position of the attached lens...
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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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... search search Index Precision Dig. You can shoot still images while zooming in up to that before zooming was used. 57GB 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] ...image quality deteriorates compared to ten times. 4 To stop zooming, press [Exit]. Notes • You can use this item only when a single focus lens is attached, you press the MOVIE button when [Precision Dig. Zoom] is working, zooming is canceled, the image on the center portion. 1 Attach...
... search search Index Precision Dig. You can shoot still images while zooming in up to that before zooming was used. 57GB 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] ...image quality deteriorates compared to ten times. 4 To stop zooming, press [Exit]. Notes • You can use this item only when a single focus lens is attached, you press the MOVIE button when [Precision Dig. Zoom] is working, zooming is canceled, the image on the center portion. 1 Attach...
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... is selected. - Recording movies. - AF operates with priority on a subject in [Scene Selection] is selected. - [Sweep Panorama] is displayed by a dotted line. using an A-mount lens • When you use the AF illuminator. Notes • You cannot use the AF illuminator when: - [Autofocus Mode] is locked. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [AF Illuminator] t desired...
... is selected. - Recording movies. - AF operates with priority on a subject in [Scene Selection] is selected. - [Sweep Panorama] is displayed by a dotted line. using an A-mount lens • When you use the AF illuminator. Notes • You cannot use the AF illuminator when: - [Autofocus Mode] is locked. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [AF Illuminator] t desired...
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... by seven times. On Enlarges the image. Notes • You cannot use [MF Assist] with the following functions: - Index 92GB 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...
... by seven times. On Enlarges the image. Notes • You cannot use [MF Assist] with the following functions: - Index 92GB 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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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search SteadyShot Sets whether or not you use a tripod. On Uses SteadyShot. This setting is attached. 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 SteadyShot. Index 94GB Off Does not use the SteadyShot function of the lens. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [SteadyShot] t desired setting.
Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search SteadyShot Sets whether or not you use a tripod. On Uses SteadyShot. This setting is attached. 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 SteadyShot. Index 94GB Off Does not use the SteadyShot function of the lens. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [SteadyShot] t desired setting.
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Sample photo Menu search search Index 95GB Enable Disable Releases the shutter when no lens is attached. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Release w/oLens] t desired setting. Select this when you attach the camera on an astronomical telescope, etc. Table of contents Release w/oLens Sets whether or not the shutter can be released when no lens is attached. Releases the shutter only when a lens is attached.
Sample photo Menu search search Index 95GB Enable Disable Releases the shutter when no lens is attached. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Release w/oLens] t desired setting. Select this when you attach the camera on an astronomical telescope, etc. Table of contents Release w/oLens Sets whether or not the shutter can be released when no lens is attached. Releases the shutter only when a lens is attached.
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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. Sample photo Menu search search Index 98GB Table of the lens and the camera in operation will also be recorded, when [On] is selected. Off Does not record sound. 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. Sample photo Menu search search Index 98GB Table of the lens and the camera in operation will also be recorded, when [On] is selected. Off Does not record sound. On Records sound (stereo).
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... camera. • Do not apply a mechanical shock to the camera during cleaning. 111GB Continue?" appears. 2 Confirm [OK]. The anti-dust is activated automatically. 3 Detach the lens. 4 Use the blower to clean the image sensor. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Cleaning Mode] t [OK]. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Cleaning Mode Allows...
... camera. • Do not apply a mechanical shock to the camera during cleaning. 111GB Continue?" appears. 2 Confirm [OK]. The anti-dust is activated automatically. 3 Detach the lens. 4 Use the blower to clean the image sensor. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Cleaning Mode] t [OK]. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Cleaning Mode Allows...
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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]. 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.
