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... NEX-3/3C • Make sure that the cord is not pinched when you close the cover. E Access lamp F Memory card insertion slot G Battery compartment A Screw B Flash C Connector* * Do not touch this when using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (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
... NEX-3/3C • Make sure that the cord is not pinched when you close the cover. E Access lamp F Memory card insertion slot G Battery compartment A Screw B Flash C Connector* * Do not touch this when using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (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
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...focusing. Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. Index Image Size Allows you to access all shooting tips. Selects the compression format. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Exposure Comp. Detects ... displayed on . Image Size Movie Selects the image size. Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to fire the flash. Selects the image size. Sets the ISO sensitivity. 20GB Continued r Selects the autofocus method. Selects the aspect ratio. Brightness/Color Allows...
...focusing. Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. Index Image Size Allows you to access all shooting tips. Selects the compression format. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Exposure Comp. Detects ... displayed on . Image Size Movie Selects the image size. Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to fire the flash. Selects the image size. Sets the ISO sensitivity. 20GB Continued r Selects the autofocus method. Selects the aspect ratio. Brightness/Color Allows...
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... PCM system is a high definition digital video camera format used to compress audio data. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index AVCHD format (NEX-5/5C) The AVCHD format is used to record a high definition (HD) signal of either the 1080i specification*1 or the 720p specification*2 using efficient data compression... MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format enables a high definition video signal shot on a digital video camera recorder to be played on 8 cm DVD discs, hard disk drive, flash memory, memory card, etc.
... PCM system is a high definition digital video camera format used to compress audio data. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index AVCHD format (NEX-5/5C) The AVCHD format is used to record a high definition (HD) signal of either the 1080i specification*1 or the 720p specification*2 using efficient data compression... MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format enables a high definition video signal shot on a digital video camera recorder to be played on 8 cm DVD discs, hard disk drive, flash memory, memory card, etc.
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...Functions available for each model are as follows: Model NEX-5/5C* NEX-3/3C* Movie file format AVCHD**/MPEG-4 MPEG-4 Remote control Available Not available * NEX-5C/3C are not compatible with the supplied software 60 Creating a movie disc (NEX-5/5C 61 Others Checking the number of recordable images ...63 List of icons on the bottom of the camera. 1080 60i-compatible camera: 60i 1080 50i-compatible camera: 50i GB 8 The differences between each shooting mode 56 Flash modes available 57 Importing ...
...Functions available for each model are as follows: Model NEX-5/5C* NEX-3/3C* Movie file format AVCHD**/MPEG-4 MPEG-4 Remote control Available Not available * NEX-5C/3C are not compatible with the supplied software 60 Creating a movie disc (NEX-5/5C 61 Others Checking the number of recordable images ...63 List of icons on the bottom of the camera. 1080 60i-compatible camera: 60i 1080 50i-compatible camera: 50i GB 8 The differences between each shooting mode 56 Flash modes available 57 Importing ...
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.../3A/3CA • E16 mm single focus lens/Lens cap (1) (attached to the camera) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50 (1) x NEX-5D/5CD/3D/3CD • E16 mm single focus lens/Lens cap/Lens rear cap (1) • E18 - 55 mm zoom lens/Lens cap (1) (attached... Checking the accessories supplied First check the model name of pieces. The accessories supplied differ depending on the model. Application Software for Flash (1)/Extender case (1) • Flash (1)/Flash case (1) GB 10 • Body cap (1) (attached to the camera) x Common accessories • Battery charger BC-VW1 (1) •...
.../3A/3CA • E16 mm single focus lens/Lens cap (1) (attached to the camera) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50 (1) x NEX-5D/5CD/3D/3CD • E16 mm single focus lens/Lens cap/Lens rear cap (1) • E18 - 55 mm zoom lens/Lens cap (1) (attached... Checking the accessories supplied First check the model name of pieces. The accessories supplied differ depending on the model. Application Software for Flash (1)/Extender case (1) • Flash (1)/Flash case (1) GB 10 • Body cap (1) (attached to the camera) x Common accessories • Battery charger BC-VW1 (1) •...
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You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). NEX-5/5C x Flash Preparing the camera NEX-3/3C A Screw B Flash C Connector* * Do not touch this part directly. C Image sensor position mark D Connection plate cover For using the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) E Access lamp (22) F Memory card insertion slot (21) G Battery compartment (17) GB 14 A Battery/Memory card cover (17, 21) B Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera.
You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). NEX-5/5C x Flash Preparing the camera NEX-3/3C A Screw B Flash C Connector* * Do not touch this part directly. C Image sensor position mark D Connection plate cover For using the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) E Access lamp (22) F Memory card insertion slot (21) G Battery compartment (17) GB 14 A Battery/Memory card cover (17, 21) B Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera.
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...Continuous Adv./Speed Priority Cont./Self-timer/Self-timer(Cont.)/ Bracket: Cont./ Remote Cdr.*) Selects the method used to fire the flash. (Flash Off/Autoflash/Fill-flash/Slow Sync./Rear Sync.) Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. (Autofocus/DMF/Manualfocus) Selects the area to be displayed on ... List Display Contents Selects the drive mode, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Precision Dig. Basic Info) * NEX-5/5C only Checking the functions available GB 51 x Camera Allows you to access all shooting...
...Continuous Adv./Speed Priority Cont./Self-timer/Self-timer(Cont.)/ Bracket: Cont./ Remote Cdr.*) Selects the method used to fire the flash. (Flash Off/Autoflash/Fill-flash/Slow Sync./Rear Sync.) Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. (Autofocus/DMF/Manualfocus) Selects the area to be displayed on ... List Display Contents Selects the drive mode, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Precision Dig. Basic Info) * NEX-5/5C only Checking the functions available GB 51 x Camera Allows you to access all shooting...
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... the ISO sensitivity. (ISO AUTO/200 - 12800) Adjusts the color tones according to the ambient light conditions. (Auto WB/Daylight/Shade/Cloudy/Incandescent/ Fluorescent/Flash/C.Temp./Filter/Custom/Custom Setup) Selects the method used for measuring the brightness. (Multi/Center/Spot) Adjusts the amount of... format. (RAW/RAW & JPEG/Fine/Standard) Selects the image size. (Standard/Wide) Selects the movie recording format. (AVCHD/MP4) Selects the image size. * NEX-5/5C only x Brightness/Color Allows you to +2.0EV) Corrects the brightness or contrast automatically. (Off/D-Range Opt./Auto HDR)
... the ISO sensitivity. (ISO AUTO/200 - 12800) Adjusts the color tones according to the ambient light conditions. (Auto WB/Daylight/Shade/Cloudy/Incandescent/ Fluorescent/Flash/C.Temp./Filter/Custom/Custom Setup) Selects the method used for measuring the brightness. (Multi/Center/Spot) Adjusts the amount of... format. (RAW/RAW & JPEG/Fine/Standard) Selects the image size. (Standard/Wide) Selects the movie recording format. (AVCHD/MP4) Selects the image size. * NEX-5/5C only x Brightness/Color Allows you to +2.0EV) Corrects the brightness or contrast automatically. (Off/D-Range Opt./Auto HDR)
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... format (Image size) Capacity 2GB AVCHD (1920×1080)* 0:14:00 MP4 (1440×1080)* 0:20:40 MP4 (1280×720 (Fine))** 0:27:00 * NEX-5/5C ** NEX-3/3C 4GB 0:28:30 0:41:40 0:54:30 8GB 0:58:10 1:24:40 1:50:30 16GB 1:58:50 2:52:30 3:45:10 32GB 3:55:20... of still images that can be less depending on the conditions of use the camera with a battery pack at full capacity. The flash strobes once every two times. - Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (sold separately). • The measurement method is calculated with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity and...
... format (Image size) Capacity 2GB AVCHD (1920×1080)* 0:14:00 MP4 (1440×1080)* 0:20:40 MP4 (1280×720 (Fine))** 0:27:00 * NEX-5/5C ** NEX-3/3C 4GB 0:28:30 0:41:40 0:54:30 8GB 0:58:10 1:24:40 1:50:30 16GB 1:58:50 2:52:30 3:45:10 32GB 3:55:20... of still images that can be less depending on the conditions of use the camera with a battery pack at full capacity. The flash strobes once every two times. - Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (sold separately). • The measurement method is calculated with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity and...
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...8226; Keep the camera, supplied accessories, etc., out of the reach of the camera. • Do not look at the sun or other devices (NEX-5/5C) • This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 High Profile for AVCHD format recording. formatting permanently erases all data on the memory card, ...uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile for MP4 format recording. If such problem occurs, consult a doctor immediately. GB 75 Others The heat of flash emission may occur on the memory card. Notes when playing movies on devices other medium. • Before you repeatedly record/delete images, fragmentation ...
...8226; Keep the camera, supplied accessories, etc., out of the reach of the camera. • Do not look at the sun or other devices (NEX-5/5C) • This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 High Profile for AVCHD format recording. formatting permanently erases all data on the memory card, ...uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile for MP4 format recording. If such problem occurs, consult a doctor immediately. GB 75 Others The heat of flash emission may occur on the memory card. Notes when playing movies on devices other medium. • Before you repeatedly record/delete images, fragmentation ...
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...Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch NEX-3/3C: Movie: MPEG-4 Visual USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) Flash Flash guide number: GN 7 (in meters at ISO 100) Recycling time: Approx. 4 seconds Flash coverage: Covering 16 mm lens (focal length that the lens indicates) Flash compensation: ±2.0 EV (1/3 ...176;C (32°F to 104°F) File format: Still image: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline) compliant, DPOF compatible NEX-5/5C: Movie (AVCHD format): AVCHD Ver. 1.0 compliant Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch, equipped with Dolby Digital Stereo Creator •...
...Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch NEX-3/3C: Movie: MPEG-4 Visual USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) Flash Flash guide number: GN 7 (in meters at ISO 100) Recycling time: Approx. 4 seconds Flash coverage: Covering 16 mm lens (focal length that the lens indicates) Flash compensation: ±2.0 EV (1/3 ...176;C (32°F to 104°F) File format: Still image: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline) compliant, DPOF compatible NEX-5/5C: Movie (AVCHD format): AVCHD Ver. 1.0 compliant Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch, equipped with Dolby Digital Stereo Creator •...