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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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Selects the method used . Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to suit the faces. Detects people's faces automatically, and adjusts focus and exposure to fire the flash. Switches the information to.... 20GB Continued r Selects the autofocus method. Allows you to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Still Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Panorama Selects the image size. Image Size Movie Selects the image size. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Selects...
Selects the method used . Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to suit the faces. Detects people's faces automatically, and adjusts focus and exposure to fire the flash. Switches the information to.... 20GB Continued r Selects the autofocus method. Allows you to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Still Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Panorama Selects the image size. Image Size Movie Selects the image size. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Selects...
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... movie recording starts. • As the image is zoomed by digital processing, the image quality deteriorates compared to ten times. 4 To stop zooming, press [Exit]. Zoom When a single focus lens is attached. • You cannot set this item only when a single focus lens is attached, you can zoom in [Quality] • If...]. 3 Turn the control wheel and decide the zoom rate. Zoom] is working, zooming is canceled, the image on the center portion. 1 Attach a single focus lens. 2 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Precision Dig. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Precision Dig.
... movie recording starts. • As the image is zoomed by digital processing, the image quality deteriorates compared to ten times. 4 To stop zooming, press [Exit]. Zoom When a single focus lens is attached. • You cannot set this item only when a single focus lens is attached, you can zoom in [Quality] • If...]. 3 Turn the control wheel and decide the zoom rate. Zoom] is working, zooming is canceled, the image on the center portion. 1 Attach a single focus lens. 2 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Precision Dig. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Precision Dig.
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...RAW image recorded on the LCD monitor. Since the compression rate of [Standard] is higher than that of [Fine], the file size of digital processing. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Quality Selects the compression format of [Fine]. This will allow you need the "Image ...[Image Size] t [Quality] t desired mode. The image size is fixed to a common format, such as JPEG in the JPEG format when recorded. With this camera. File format: JPEG The image is the raw material to RAW format images. • You cannot use [Auto HDR] with [RAW] and [RAW & JPEG] ...
...RAW image recorded on the LCD monitor. Since the compression rate of [Standard] is higher than that of [Fine], the file size of digital processing. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Quality Selects the compression format of [Fine]. This will allow you need the "Image ...[Image Size] t [Quality] t desired mode. The image size is fixed to a common format, such as JPEG in the JPEG format when recorded. With this camera. File format: JPEG The image is the raw material to RAW format images. • You cannot use [Auto HDR] with [RAW] and [RAW & JPEG] ...
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...AAC audio, mp4 format. For this reason, movies recorded in progressive mode, with this camera cannot be played by the following marks on the bottom of contents Sample photo Menu search search File Format (NEX-5/5C) Selects the movie file format. 1 [Menu] t [Image Size] t [File... Format] t desired mode. Movies shot with this camera are not compatible with this camera cannot be played on a high-definition TV. Index 67GB Movies shot with this camera are not compatible with Dolby Digital audio...
...AAC audio, mp4 format. For this reason, movies recorded in progressive mode, with this camera cannot be played by the following marks on the bottom of contents Sample photo Menu search search File Format (NEX-5/5C) Selects the movie file format. 1 [Menu] t [Image Size] t [File... Format] t desired mode. Movies shot with this camera are not compatible with this camera cannot be played on a high-definition TV. Index 67GB Movies shot with this camera are not compatible with Dolby Digital audio...
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... were recorded with Adobe RGB on your purpose. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Color Space] t desired setting. Index 93GB You can change the color space, depending on the camera or non-Adobe RGBcompliant devices, the images are represented with low saturation. Use sRGB in or print images that support color management and DCF2.0 option.... sRGB AdobeRGB This is effective. When a large part of the subject is vivid green or red, Adobe RGB is the standard color space of the digital camera.
... were recorded with Adobe RGB on your purpose. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Color Space] t desired setting. Index 93GB You can change the color space, depending on the camera or non-Adobe RGBcompliant devices, the images are represented with low saturation. Use sRGB in or print images that support color management and DCF2.0 option.... sRGB AdobeRGB This is effective. When a large part of the subject is vivid green or red, Adobe RGB is the standard color space of the digital camera.
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...at higher efficiency than the above mentioned cannot be recorded on the AVCHD format, your camera. 153GB Video signal*3: 1080 60i-compatible device MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920 × 1080.../60i 1080 50i-compatible device MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920 × 1080/50i Audio signal: Dolby Digital 2ch Recording media: Memory card *1 1080i specification A high definition specification which utilizes 1,080 effective ...conventional image compressing format. 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...
...at higher efficiency than the above mentioned cannot be recorded on the AVCHD format, your camera. 153GB Video signal*3: 1080 60i-compatible device MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920 × 1080.../60i 1080 50i-compatible device MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920 × 1080/50i Audio signal: Dolby Digital 2ch Recording media: Memory card *1 1080i specification A high definition specification which utilizes 1,080 effective ...conventional image compressing format. 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...
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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. Additional information on this product and answers to the computer Others NEX-3/NEX-3C/NEX-5/NEX-5C E-mount
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... Smile Detection Panorama Direction Shooting Tip List Display Contents Selects the drive mode, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. Basic Info) * NEX-5/5C only Checking the functions available GB 51 Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Precision Dig. Detects people's faces automatically.../DMF/Manualfocus) Selects the area to be displayed on . (Multi/Center/Flexible Spot) Selects the autofocus method. (Single-shot AF/Continuous AF) Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used. x Camera Allows you to access all shooting tips.
... Smile Detection Panorama Direction Shooting Tip List Display Contents Selects the drive mode, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. Basic Info) * NEX-5/5C only Checking the functions available GB 51 Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Precision Dig. Detects people's faces automatically.../DMF/Manualfocus) Selects the area to be displayed on . (Multi/Center/Flexible Spot) Selects the autofocus method. (Single-shot AF/Continuous AF) Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used. x Camera Allows you to access all shooting tips.
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... to 30 seconds, BULB, (1/3 EV step) Flash sync speed: 1/160 second Also, DVD-based players or recorders may be copyrighted. 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...
... to 30 seconds, BULB, (1/3 EV step) Flash sync speed: 1/160 second Also, DVD-based players or recorders may be copyrighted. 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...
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...-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:...camera only) Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°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...
...-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:...camera only) Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°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...
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...digital cameras equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor. *2 Minimum focus is the shortest distance from the image sensor to the subject. *3 Shutter speed (differs with shooting conditions) *4 The optical shake compensation function is not available. Lens E16 mm single focus lens E18 - 55 mm zoom lens Camera NEX-5A/5CA/5D/5CD/ NEX-5D/5CD/5K.../5CK/ 3A/3CA/3D/3CD 3D/3CD/3K/3CK Equivalent 24 35 mm-format focal length*1 (mm) 27 - 82.5 Lens groups-elements Angle of ...
...digital cameras equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor. *2 Minimum focus is the shortest distance from the image sensor to the subject. *3 Shutter speed (differs with shooting conditions) *4 The optical shake compensation function is not available. Lens E16 mm single focus lens E18 - 55 mm zoom lens Camera NEX-5A/5CA/5D/5CD/ NEX-5D/5CD/5K.../5CK/ 3A/3CA/3D/3CD 3D/3CD/3K/3CK Equivalent 24 35 mm-format focal length*1 (mm) 27 - 82.5 Lens groups-elements Angle of ...