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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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... correct operation of menu items. Search for information by arrows (t). The default setting is convenient when searching for information by keyword. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Notes on using the camera How to use . Operate the camera in the book. Search for a function you want to use... numbers mentioned in the order indicated. You can jump to the corresponding page. z Indicates information that is shown by function. Search for information by sample photos.
... correct operation of menu items. Search for information by arrows (t). The default setting is convenient when searching for information by keyword. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Notes on using the camera How to use . Operate the camera in the book. Search for a function you want to use... numbers mentioned in the order indicated. You can jump to the corresponding page. z Indicates information that is shown by function. Search for information by sample photos.
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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 of the camera. Refer to the shooting tips displayed on a photo, the screen will jump to the page describing the function recommended for shooting that kind of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Sample photo search "This is the scene I want to capture in addition to... those descriptions in a photo, but how can I do?" Click the desired sample photo. Click! 5GB Continued r You may find the answer...
... screen of the camera. Refer to the shooting tips displayed on a photo, the screen will jump to the page describing the function recommended for shooting that kind of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Sample photo search "This is the scene I want to capture in addition to... those descriptions in a photo, but how can I do?" Click the desired sample photo. Click! 5GB Continued r You may find the answer...
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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. When the lens is removed (NEX-5/5C/3/3C) Index 11GB Continued r 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.
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. When the lens is removed (NEX-5/5C/3/3C) Index 11GB Continued r 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 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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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. 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). 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...
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. 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). 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...
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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). 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. 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
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). 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. 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
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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 ...
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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... 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.
... 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.
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The arrow means you to the control wheel. 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 ...
The arrow means you to the control wheel. 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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To use the function shown at the lower right corner 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, ...
To use the function shown at the lower right corner 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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... preset settings according to express the movement of contents Menu search You can enjoy automatic shooting with the appropriate settings. Shoots with panoramic size. 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...
... preset settings according to express the movement of contents Menu search You can enjoy automatic shooting with the appropriate settings. Shoots with panoramic size. 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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... shooting screen. Still Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Panorama Selects the image size. Exposure Comp. Selects the compression format. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Brightness/Color Allows you to set the image size and aspect ratio... direction to suit the faces. Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Precision Dig. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Camera Allows you to make brightness settings such as metering mode, and color settings such as continuous shooting, self-...
... shooting screen. Still Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Panorama Selects the image size. Exposure Comp. Selects the compression format. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Brightness/Color Allows you to set the image size and aspect ratio... direction to suit the faces. Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Precision Dig. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Camera Allows you to make brightness settings such as metering mode, and color settings such as continuous shooting, self-...