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4-453-048-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α Handbook Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index NEX-3N GB © 2013 Sony Corporation
4-453-048-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α Handbook Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index NEX-3N GB © 2013 Sony Corporation
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...Help Guide on the grid line that face during movie recording. Zooms an image with a selected color. Sets camera-shake compensation. Finely adjusts the autofocused position, when using the camera. Selects a first-displayed menu from the top menu or the last menu screen. Compensates for high ISO ...Power Save Turns on or off. Sets whether or not to preferentially-track a certain face or not when the camera detects that helps you can be shown in -focus ranges with higher magnification than [Digital Zoom]. Sets whether to release the shutter when there is no lens.
...Help Guide on the grid line that face during movie recording. Zooms an image with a selected color. Sets camera-shake compensation. Finely adjusts the autofocused position, when using the camera. Selects a first-displayed menu from the top menu or the last menu screen. Compensates for high ISO ...Power Save Turns on or off. Sets whether or not to preferentially-track a certain face or not when the camera detects that helps you can be shown in -focus ranges with higher magnification than [Digital Zoom]. Sets whether to release the shutter when there is no lens.
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...attaching a lens with this camera The zoom feature of the camera provides a higher magnification zoom by trimming them partially. (Available only when [Image Size] is set to [M] or [S] (page 79).) 2 Clear Image Zoom: You can magnify images using a high-quality image process (page 113). 3 Digital Zoom: You can magnify ...the lens. • You can also zoom using the zoom lever on the LCD screen changes as follows, according to the zoom feature of the camera when the magnification scale is [Off] (page 114).) 49GB Continued r Zoom scale (low) Zoom scale (high) 1 Smart Zoom: You can magnify...
...attaching a lens with this camera The zoom feature of the camera provides a higher magnification zoom by trimming them partially. (Available only when [Image Size] is set to [M] or [S] (page 79).) 2 Clear Image Zoom: You can magnify images using a high-quality image process (page 113). 3 Digital Zoom: You can magnify ...the lens. • You can also zoom using the zoom lever on the LCD screen changes as follows, according to the zoom feature of the camera when the magnification scale is [Off] (page 114).) 49GB Continued r Zoom scale (low) Zoom scale (high) 1 Smart Zoom: You can magnify...
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... depending on and around the center area. Confirm the operation of the camera if you use the zoom feature of the camera, the setting of your lens. Table of contents Sample photo Your purpose Clear Digital Image Zoom scale with movies. M S About 4× About 5.5×... Zoom or [Clear Image Zoom] function with optical zoom Image Zoom Size Zoom Zooming images by digital processing in [Clear Image Zoom] and [Digital Zoom], the image quality deteriorates compared to [On], the camera zooms in on an image using the following functions: - [Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter...
... depending on and around the center area. Confirm the operation of the camera if you use the zoom feature of the camera, the setting of your lens. Table of contents Sample photo Your purpose Clear Digital Image Zoom scale with movies. M S About 4× About 5.5×... Zoom or [Clear Image Zoom] function with optical zoom Image Zoom Size Zoom Zooming images by digital processing in [Clear Image Zoom] and [Digital Zoom], the image quality deteriorates compared to [On], the camera zooms in on an image using the following functions: - [Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter...
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.... Index 66GB Continued r You can fix the focus in .) position of contents Sample photo Menu AF/MF Select Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t desired mode. (Autofocus) (DMF) (Manual Focus) Focuses automatically. Table of the horizontal line. Adjusts the focus manually. Turn the focusing ring right... contact surface to the image sensor is about 18 mm (23/32 in.). * The image sensor is the part that converts the light source to a digital signal. • If the subject is to the subject.
.... Index 66GB Continued r You can fix the focus in .) position of contents Sample photo Menu AF/MF Select Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t desired mode. (Autofocus) (DMF) (Manual Focus) Focuses automatically. Table of the horizontal line. Adjusts the focus manually. Turn the focusing ring right... contact surface to the image sensor is about 18 mm (23/32 in.). * The image sensor is the part that converts the light source to a digital signal. • If the subject is to the subject.
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...; You cannot add DPOF (print order) registration to a common format, such as JPEG files, and contain raw material to process images on this camera. Select this item when shooting in the JPEG format when recorded. z RAW images A RAW format file is not performed on a computer for professional...format to be lower. • When images are created at the same time. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Quality Selects the compression format of digital processing. RAW (RAW) RAW+J (RAW & JPEG) FINE (Fine) STD (Standard) File format: RAW (Records using your computer, we recommend ...
...; You cannot add DPOF (print order) registration to a common format, such as JPEG files, and contain raw material to process images on this camera. Select this item when shooting in the JPEG format when recorded. z RAW images A RAW format file is not performed on a computer for professional...format to be lower. • When images are created at the same time. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Quality Selects the compression format of digital processing. RAW (RAW) RAW+J (RAW & JPEG) FINE (Fine) STD (Standard) File format: RAW (Records using your computer, we recommend ...
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...those that support MPEG-4 AVC/H.264. z Checking 60i or 50i To check if your camera is suitable for the following devices. - Both 60i and 50i movies utilize the interlace scanning system, Dolby Digital audio, and the AVCHD format. • 24p/25p movies are not compatible with ...this camera cannot be played on devices other devices This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for AVCHD format recording. Records mp4 ...
...those that support MPEG-4 AVC/H.264. z Checking 60i or 50i To check if your camera is suitable for the following devices. - Both 60i and 50i movies utilize the interlace scanning system, Dolby Digital audio, and the AVCHD format. • 24p/25p movies are not compatible with ...this camera cannot be played on devices other devices This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for AVCHD format recording. Records mp4 ...
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Notes • You cannot use [Clear Image Zoom] with higher quality than [Digital Zoom]. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Clear Image Zoom] t desired setting. Even if [Clear Image Zoom] is ... [Smile Shutter] - [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG] in [Quality] • During movie recording, [Clear Image Zoom] is set to [Digital Zoom]. Shooting] or [Bracket: Cont.]. On Uses the [Clear Image Zoom] feature. Menu Index 113GB Off Does not use [Clear Image Zoom] ... not to use [Clear Image Zoom] when the zoom feature of the camera is set to [On], the camera automatically shifts the zoom feature to [Cont.
Notes • You cannot use [Clear Image Zoom] with higher quality than [Digital Zoom]. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Clear Image Zoom] t desired setting. Even if [Clear Image Zoom] is ... [Smile Shutter] - [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG] in [Quality] • During movie recording, [Clear Image Zoom] is set to [Digital Zoom]. Shooting] or [Bracket: Cont.]. On Uses the [Clear Image Zoom] feature. Menu Index 113GB Off Does not use [Clear Image Zoom] ... not to use [Clear Image Zoom] when the zoom feature of the camera is set to [On], the camera automatically shifts the zoom feature to [Cont.
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... the deterioration of the image, set it to use the [Digital Zoom] feature. On Uses the [Digital Zoom] feature. Off Does not use [Digital Zoom] or not when the zoom feature of contents Sample photo Digital Zoom Sets whether to [On]. Table of the camera is used (page 49). This feature can be also available...
... the deterioration of the image, set it to use the [Digital Zoom] feature. On Uses the [Digital Zoom] feature. Off Does not use [Digital Zoom] or not when the zoom feature of contents Sample photo Digital Zoom Sets whether to [On]. Table of the camera is used (page 49). This feature can be also available...
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This has a wide range of the digital camera. sRGB AdobeRGB This is called "color space." The file name of the image starts with Adobe RGB on your purpose. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Color Space] t desired setting. Menu Index 119GB You can change the color space, depending on the camera or non-Adobe RGBcompliant devices, the images...
This has a wide range of the digital camera. sRGB AdobeRGB This is called "color space." The file name of the image starts with Adobe RGB on your purpose. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Color Space] t desired setting. Menu Index 119GB You can change the color space, depending on the camera or non-Adobe RGBcompliant devices, the images...
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... AVC/H.264 format is adopted to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is capable of compressing images at higher efficiency than the above mentioned cannot be played on the AVCHD format, your camera. 193GB Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality can be recorded... that of the conventional image compressing format. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index AVCHD format The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to compress audio data. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format enables a high definition video signal shot on...
... AVC/H.264 format is adopted to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is capable of compressing images at higher efficiency than the above mentioned cannot be played on the AVCHD format, your camera. 193GB Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality can be recorded... that of the conventional image compressing format. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index AVCHD format The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to compress audio data. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format enables a high definition video signal shot on...
Instruction Manual
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4-453-051-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual E-mount Preparing the camera Mastering the basic operation Using the recording functions Using the playback functions Checking the functions available Viewing images on a computer Others NEX-3N
4-453-051-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual E-mount Preparing the camera Mastering the basic operation Using the recording functions Using the playback functions Checking the functions available Viewing images on a computer Others NEX-3N
Instruction Manual
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... Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed. You can charge...damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. • Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this camera only, and should not be used with other electrical equipment. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet...
... Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed. You can charge...damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. • Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this camera only, and should not be used with other electrical equipment. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet...
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...lens release button all the way in by force. • If attaching the camera to a tripod, be sure not to touch the zooming/focusing ring. However, attach or remove the lens quickly, away from adhering to a digital signal), it stops. The image sensor has an anti-dust coating to prevent ...dust from dusty locations. • Do not leave the camera with the lens removed. • When you want to use body caps or rear...
...lens release button all the way in by force. • If attaching the camera to a tripod, be sure not to touch the zooming/focusing ring. However, attach or remove the lens quickly, away from adhering to a digital signal), it stops. The image sensor has an anti-dust coating to prevent ...dust from dusty locations. • Do not leave the camera with the lens removed. • When you want to use body caps or rear...
Instruction Manual
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...The zoom features available with this camera The zoom feature of the lens before shooting. The icon displayed on the LCD screen changes as follows, according to [M] or [S].) 2 Clear Image Zoom: You can magnify images using high-resolution image processing. 3 Digital Zoom: You can magnify images ...it is set to the selected zoom feature. Confirm the operation of the camera provides higher magnification by combining various zoom features. Using the recording functions Using the camera's zoom feature With the camera's zoom feature, you can increase the magnification to a scale greater than...
...The zoom features available with this camera The zoom feature of the lens before shooting. The icon displayed on the LCD screen changes as follows, according to [M] or [S].) 2 Clear Image Zoom: You can magnify images using high-resolution image processing. 3 Digital Zoom: You can magnify images ...it is set to the selected zoom feature. Confirm the operation of the camera provides higher magnification by combining various zoom features. Using the recording functions Using the camera's zoom feature With the camera's zoom feature, you can increase the magnification to a scale greater than...
Instruction Manual
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...Off) Zooms an image with higher magnification than [Clear Image Zoom]. Live View Display Auto Review Grid Line Peaking Level Peaking Color Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom Self-portrait Self-timer S. on the screen display. (Setting Effect ON/Setting Effect OFF) Sets the display time of the image right after...or not to show the value of in an enlarged form. (No Limit/5 Sec/2 Sec) Changes the range of color reproduction. (sRGB/AdobeRGB) Sets camera-shake compensation. (On/Off) This feature can reduce the camerashake when shooting self-portrait. (On/Off) Sets whether or not to save all the images...
...Off) Zooms an image with higher magnification than [Clear Image Zoom]. Live View Display Auto Review Grid Line Peaking Level Peaking Color Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom Self-portrait Self-timer S. on the screen display. (Setting Effect ON/Setting Effect OFF) Sets the display time of the image right after...or not to show the value of in an enlarged form. (No Limit/5 Sec/2 Sec) Changes the range of color reproduction. (sRGB/AdobeRGB) Sets camera-shake compensation. (On/Off) This feature can reduce the camerashake when shooting self-portrait. (On/Off) Sets whether or not to save all the images...
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Specifications Camera [System] Camera type: Interchangeable lens digital camera Lens: E-mount lens [Image sensor] Image sensor: APS-C format (23.5 mm × 15.6 mm) CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of image sensor: Approx. 16 ... media] "Memory Stick XC Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, SD card [LCD screen] LCD panel: Wide, 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive Total number of camera: Approx. 16 100 000 pixels [Auto focus system] System: Contrast detection system Sensitivity range: EV0 to EV20 (at ISO 100 conversion, with F2.8 lens) [Exposure...
Specifications Camera [System] Camera type: Interchangeable lens digital camera Lens: E-mount lens [Image sensor] Image sensor: APS-C format (23.5 mm × 15.6 mm) CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of image sensor: Approx. 16 ... media] "Memory Stick XC Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, SD card [LCD screen] LCD panel: Wide, 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive Total number of camera: Approx. 16 100 000 pixels [Auto focus system] System: Contrast detection system Sensitivity range: EV0 to EV20 (at ISO 100 conversion, with F2.8 lens) [Exposure...
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Design and specifications are based on digital cameras equipped with the same picture angle, by increasing the focal length of your lens by using a 50 mm lens, you can find the approximate equivalent of the focal length of a 35 mm-format camera, and shoot with an APS-C sized image... GB 83 Lens Lens E16 - 50 mm zoom E55 - 210 mm zoom lens1) lens Camera NEX-3NL/3NY NEX-3NY Equivalent 35 mm-format focal length2) (mm) 24 - 75 82.5 - 315 Lens groups-elements Angle of a 35 mm-format camera. f/36 f/22 - g (oz.)) 116 (4.1) 345 (12.2) SteadyShot Available Available 1) Power...
Design and specifications are based on digital cameras equipped with the same picture angle, by increasing the focal length of your lens by using a 50 mm lens, you can find the approximate equivalent of the focal length of a 35 mm-format camera, and shoot with an APS-C sized image... GB 83 Lens Lens E16 - 50 mm zoom E55 - 210 mm zoom lens1) lens Camera NEX-3NL/3NY NEX-3NY Equivalent 35 mm-format focal length2) (mm) 24 - 75 82.5 - 315 Lens groups-elements Angle of a 35 mm-format camera. f/36 f/22 - g (oz.)) 116 (4.1) 345 (12.2) SteadyShot Available Available 1) Power...
Marketing Specifications (NEX-3NL/B; black model)
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...advanced noise reduction With a new Exmor™ sensor that features the same adaptive noise reduction technology from Sony's flagship SLT-A99V, the NEX-3N easily offers a wide range of the camera allows for effortless one -handed or when using exceptionally large lenses. Up to get incredible detail and ... screen6 before the shot lets you experiment with different looks until you the means to the realm of light is surprisingly compact. NEX-3NL/B Compact ILC Digital Camera Key Features 16.1 MP Exmor® HD APS sensor You get the shot, the built-in Guide Number 6 flash1 combines ...
...advanced noise reduction With a new Exmor™ sensor that features the same adaptive noise reduction technology from Sony's flagship SLT-A99V, the NEX-3N easily offers a wide range of the camera allows for effortless one -handed or when using exceptionally large lenses. Up to get incredible detail and ... screen6 before the shot lets you experiment with different looks until you the means to the realm of light is surprisingly compact. NEX-3NL/B Compact ILC Digital Camera Key Features 16.1 MP Exmor® HD APS sensor You get the shot, the built-in Guide Number 6 flash1 combines ...
Marketing Specifications (NEX-3NL/B; black model)
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...flash or a tripod. Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset or Black & White - In this mode, the camera recognizes the current shooting environment then adjusts settings for Sony Digital Camera users. Up to 480 Shots6 of battery life Take up to eight faces in real-time on a single charge... Free, easy-to-use PlayMemories Home image management software automatically installs onto Windows PC's for optimal results. Photo Creativity feature NEX-3N provides easy access to most Picture Effect settings as well as controls for photographing sports, children at high speed then compositing...
...flash or a tripod. Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset or Black & White - In this mode, the camera recognizes the current shooting environment then adjusts settings for Sony Digital Camera users. Up to 480 Shots6 of battery life Take up to eight faces in real-time on a single charge... Free, easy-to-use PlayMemories Home image management software automatically installs onto Windows PC's for optimal results. Photo Creativity feature NEX-3N provides easy access to most Picture Effect settings as well as controls for photographing sports, children at high speed then compositing...