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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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.... • 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 enabled, the camera analyzes the scene when you press the center of Background Defocus • Move closer to the subject. •...
.... • 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 enabled, the camera analyzes the scene when you press the center of Background Defocus • Move closer to the subject. •...
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... Uses the AF illuminator. Recording movies. - using an A-mount lens • When you use the AF illuminator. Index 87GB AF operates with priority on a subject in [Scene Selection] is selected. - [Sweep Panorama] is displayed by a dotted line. The red AF illuminator allows the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed...
... Uses the AF illuminator. Recording movies. - using an A-mount lens • When you use the AF illuminator. Index 87GB AF operates with priority on a subject in [Scene Selection] is selected. - [Sweep Panorama] is displayed by a dotted line. The red AF illuminator allows the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed...
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...sold separately) is recommended. • Do not use a spray blower because it may scatter water droplets inside the camera body. • Do not put the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the mount, so that the tip of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Cleaning Mode Allows you to clean...dust is (three remaining battery icons) or more. Notes • Cleaning can be performed only when the battery level is activated automatically. 3 Detach the lens. 4 Use the blower to the camera during cleaning. 111GB Table of the blower does not touch the image sensor. • Hold the...
...sold separately) is recommended. • Do not use a spray blower because it may scatter water droplets inside the camera body. • Do not put the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the mount, so that the tip of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Cleaning Mode Allows you to clean...dust is (three remaining battery icons) or more. Notes • Cleaning can be performed only when the battery level is activated automatically. 3 Detach the lens. 4 Use the blower to the camera during cleaning. 111GB Table of the blower does not touch the image sensor. • Hold the...
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Notes • You may not be slower. 152GB Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility on compatible lenses. • The continuous shooting speed of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Mount Adaptor Using the Mount Adaptor LA-EA1 (sold separately), you can attach an A-mount lens to your camera. Table of still images will be able to use the Mount Adaptor with the Mount Adaptor. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with certain lenses.
Notes • You may not be slower. 152GB Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility on compatible lenses. • The continuous shooting speed of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Mount Adaptor Using the Mount Adaptor LA-EA1 (sold separately), you can attach an A-mount lens to your camera. Table of still images will be able to use the Mount Adaptor with the Mount Adaptor. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with certain lenses.
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...* Do not use a spray blower. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Cleaning Cleaning the camera • Do not touch the inside the mount using a commercially available blower. Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents, such as they may ...cause a malfunction. • Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with rubber or vinyl for a long time. Cleaning the lens...
...* Do not use a spray blower. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Cleaning Cleaning the camera • Do not touch the inside the mount using a commercially available blower. Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents, such as they may ...cause a malfunction. • Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with rubber or vinyl for a long time. Cleaning the lens...
Instruction Manual
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Additional information on this product and answers to the computer Others NEX-3/NEX-3C/NEX-5/NEX-5C E-mount Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. ©2010 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand NEX-3/NEX-5 4-183-856-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual Preparing the camera Mastering the basic operation Using the recording functions Using the playback functions Checking the functions available Importing images to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
Additional information on this product and answers to the computer Others NEX-3/NEX-3C/NEX-5/NEX-5C E-mount Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. ©2010 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand NEX-3/NEX-5 4-183-856-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual Preparing the camera Mastering the basic operation Using the recording functions Using the playback functions Checking the functions available Importing images to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
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NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C A (Playback) button (29) B ON/OFF (Power) switch (25) C Shutter button (28) D Remote sensor E AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/ Smile Shutter lamp F Speaker G Microphone* H Smart accessory terminal (23) I Lens (19) J Lens release button (20) K Mount L Image sensor** M Lens contact** * Do not cover this part during movie recording. ** Do not touch this part directly. When the lens is removed (NEX-5/5C/3/3C) GB 12 Preparing the camera Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C A (Playback) button (29) B ON/OFF (Power) switch (25) C Shutter button (28) D Remote sensor E AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/ Smile Shutter lamp F Speaker G Microphone* H Smart accessory terminal (23) I Lens (19) J Lens release button (20) K Mount L Image sensor** M Lens contact** * Do not cover this part during movie recording. ** Do not touch this part directly. When the lens is removed (NEX-5/5C/3/3C) GB 12 Preparing the camera Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
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E18 - 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-5D/ 5CD/5K/5CK/3D/3CD/3K/ 3CK) E16 mm F2.8 (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. Preparing the camera A Hood index B Focusing ring C Zooming ring D Focal-length scale E Focal-length index F Lens contacts* G Mounting index * Do not touch this part directly. x Lens On the E18 - 200 mm lens, refer to the instruction manual of the E18 - 200 mm lens (supplied). GB 15
E18 - 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-5D/ 5CD/5K/5CK/3D/3CD/3K/ 3CK) E16 mm F2.8 (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. Preparing the camera A Hood index B Focusing ring C Zooming ring D Focal-length scale E Focal-length index F Lens contacts* G Mounting index * Do not touch this part directly. x Lens On the E18 - 200 mm lens, refer to the instruction manual of the E18 - 200 mm lens (supplied). GB 15
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... GB 20 For details, refer to use an A-mount lens (sold separately). x Removing the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in and turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the camera. 3 While pusing the lens lightly toward the camera, turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. 2 Mount the lens by aligning the white index marks on the...
... GB 20 For details, refer to use an A-mount lens (sold separately). x Removing the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in and turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the camera. 3 While pusing the lens lightly toward the camera, turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. 2 Mount the lens by aligning the white index marks on the...
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... players or recorders may be copyrighted. The pictures used in this manual: at ISO 100 equivalent, with the AVCHD format. GB 76 Specifications Camera [System] Camera type: Interchangeable lens digital camera Lens: E-mount lens [Image sensor] Image sensor: 23.4 × 15.6 mm (APS-C format) CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of image sensor: Approx. 14 600 000...
... players or recorders may be copyrighted. The pictures used in this manual: at ISO 100 equivalent, with the AVCHD format. GB 76 Specifications Camera [System] Camera type: Interchangeable lens digital camera Lens: E-mount lens [Image sensor] Image sensor: 23.4 × 15.6 mm (APS-C format) CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of image sensor: Approx. 14 600 000...
New functions provided by firmware update 03
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... until the camera is turned off in manual focus mode. Enlarges the image for 5 seconds. However, the upgraded firmware maintains the position from which the image is to be only 2 settings, [On] (2 seconds) and [Off], in Direct Manual Focus mode. 5GB Enlarges the image for 2 seconds. Note • When an A-mount lens is...] as in the same way as [No Limit], even if you can set the duration for which the image is to be enlarged when an E-mount lens is selected. Enlarged position of [MF Assist] is enlarged from the center.
... until the camera is turned off in manual focus mode. Enlarges the image for 5 seconds. However, the upgraded firmware maintains the position from which the image is to be only 2 settings, [On] (2 seconds) and [Off], in Direct Manual Focus mode. 5GB Enlarges the image for 2 seconds. Note • When an A-mount lens is...] as in the same way as [No Limit], even if you can set the duration for which the image is to be enlarged when an E-mount lens is selected. Enlarged position of [MF Assist] is enlarged from the center.
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... AF) in operation may be difficult for the camera to the camera. You can also use the AF illuminator when using an A-mount lens. • The autofocus speed will be slower compared to when an E-mount lens is attached to focus, depending on upgrading the Mount Adaptor, please visit the Sony Support web site. You can avoid this...
... AF) in operation may be difficult for the camera to the camera. You can also use the AF illuminator when using an A-mount lens. • The autofocus speed will be slower compared to when an E-mount lens is attached to focus, depending on upgrading the Mount Adaptor, please visit the Sony Support web site. You can avoid this...