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... keys 17 Menu search 19 Shooting images 23 Playing back images 26 Deleting images 28 Using functions with the control wheel DISP (Display Contents 29 (Flash Mode 31 (Exposure Comp 32 (Drive Mode 33 (Image Index 40 Using functions in the menu Shoot Mode 19 Camera 20 Image Size 20 Brightness...
... keys 17 Menu search 19 Shooting images 23 Playing back images 26 Deleting images 28 Using functions with the control wheel DISP (Display Contents 29 (Flash Mode 31 (Exposure Comp 32 (Drive Mode 33 (Image Index 40 Using functions in the menu Shoot Mode 19 Camera 20 Image Size 20 Brightness...
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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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... AC Adaptor (sold separately). Insert the connection plate into the battery compartment, then pass the cord through the connection plate cover as shown below. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C Flash A Battery/memory card cover B Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of contents C Image sensor position mark (53) D Connection plate cover Use this...
... AC Adaptor (sold separately). Insert the connection plate into the battery compartment, then pass the cord through the connection plate cover as shown below. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C Flash A Battery/memory card cover B Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of contents C Image sensor position mark (53) D Connection plate cover Use this...
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... Icons are displayed on the control wheel (page 29). 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 shake warning Continued r 15GB
... Icons are displayed on the control wheel (page 29). 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 shake warning Continued r 15GB
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... in the date or selected folder SteadyShot Appears when HDR did not work on the image. ±0.0 AWB 7500K G9 Indication Flash Mode/Red Eye Reduction Drive Mode Focus mode Flash compensation Metering Mode Focus area mode Face Detection Smile Shutter ISO White Balance Creative Style DRO/Auto HDR Smile detection sensitivity...
... in the date or selected folder SteadyShot Appears when HDR did not work on the image. ±0.0 AWB 7500K G9 Indication Flash Mode/Red Eye Reduction Drive Mode Focus mode Flash compensation Metering Mode Focus area mode Face Detection Smile Shutter ISO White Balance Creative Style DRO/Auto HDR Smile detection sensitivity...
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Soft keys Control wheel Control wheel When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Flash Mode), (Exposure Comp.) and (Drive Mode) functions are assigned to the control wheel. When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are displayed ...
Soft keys Control wheel Control wheel When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Flash Mode), (Exposure Comp.) and (Drive Mode) functions are assigned to the control wheel. When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are displayed ...
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...to be displayed on . Switches the information to fire the flash. Image Size Movie Selects the image size. Sets the ISO sensitivity. 20GB Continued r Selects the method used . Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to be focused on the shooting screen. Each...Selects the image size. Selects the image size. Exposure Comp. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Selects the aspect ratio. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. ISO Compensates for detecting smiles. Selects the autofocus method. Selects the...
...to be displayed on . Switches the information to fire the flash. Image Size Movie Selects the image size. Sets the ISO sensitivity. 20GB Continued r Selects the method used . Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to be focused on the shooting screen. Each...Selects the image size. Selects the image size. Exposure Comp. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Selects the aspect ratio. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. ISO Compensates for detecting smiles. Selects the autofocus method. Selects the...
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...screen. Plays back images automatically. Selects the folder of still images to be displayed on the index screen. Provides pre-flash before shooting when using the flash, to play back. Corrects the brightness or contrast automatically. Selects the number of color reproduction. Sets the sound volume...Review Grid Line Histogram MF Assist Color Space SteadyShot Release w/oLens Sets the AF illuminator to release the shutter when there is no lens. 21GB Continued r Sets the display time of movies. Changes the range of images to play back. Sets camera shake compensation. ...
...screen. Plays back images automatically. Selects the folder of still images to be displayed on the index screen. Provides pre-flash before shooting when using the flash, to play back. Corrects the brightness or contrast automatically. Selects the number of color reproduction. Sets the sound volume...Review Grid Line Histogram MF Assist Color Space SteadyShot Release w/oLens Sets the AF illuminator to release the shutter when there is no lens. 21GB Continued r Sets the display time of movies. Changes the range of images to play back. Sets camera shake compensation. ...
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... a subject that is moving subject. Focus is distant. - It is dark and the subject is confirmed. The contrast between the subject and the background is flashing. - The subject is poor. - The subject is seen through glass. - You can check the defocusing effect on the subject automaticaly, the focus indicator blinks. Still... Sample photo Menu search search z If you to defocus the background easily to make the subject stand out. Focus indicator Focus indicator z lit lit lit z flashing Status Focus locked.
... a subject that is moving subject. Focus is distant. - It is dark and the subject is confirmed. The contrast between the subject and the background is flashing. - The subject is poor. - The subject is seen through glass. - You can check the defocusing effect on the subject automaticaly, the focus indicator blinks. Still... Sample photo Menu search search z If you to defocus the background easily to make the subject stand out. Focus indicator Focus indicator z lit lit lit z flashing Status Focus locked.
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No Disp. Flash R (red) Luminance • If the image has a high-key or low-key portion, that shows how many pixels of contents Sample photo Menu search search ...; Histogram is histogram ? Shows recording information. Slide Show z What is not displayed during playback (Luminance limit warning). The histogram displays the luminance distribution that portion flashes on the histogram display during following playback modes. -
No Disp. Flash R (red) Luminance • If the image has a high-key or low-key portion, that shows how many pixels of contents Sample photo Menu search search ...; Histogram is histogram ? Shows recording information. Slide Show z What is not displayed during playback (Luminance limit warning). The histogram displays the luminance distribution that portion flashes on the histogram display during following playback modes. -
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...shooting allows you to shoot a bright image of both the subject and the background by slowing the shutter speed. z Tips on shooting with the flash • The lens hood may block the light of a moving subject such as a moving bicycle or a walking person. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search ...make faces come out brighter. Slow sync shooting allows you to shoot the subject brightly, and it is dark or against light. Remove the lens hood when using the flash. • When using the flash allows you to prevent camera shake. Fires every time you trigger the shutter.
...shooting allows you to shoot a bright image of both the subject and the background by slowing the shutter speed. z Tips on shooting with the flash • The lens hood may block the light of a moving subject such as a moving bicycle or a walking person. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search ...make faces come out brighter. Slow sync shooting allows you to shoot the subject brightly, and it is dark or against light. Remove the lens hood when using the flash. • When using the flash allows you to prevent camera shake. Fires every time you trigger the shutter.
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... Menu search search Exposure Comp. To make photos of food look more appealing, shoot the food a little brighter than usual and try to use the flash, you to get a satisfactory effect. Or, [Menu] t [Brightness/Color] t [Exposure Comp.] t desired value. Correct exposure M Set [Exposure Comp.] toward -. Notes • You cannot use [Exposure...
... Menu search search Exposure Comp. To make photos of food look more appealing, shoot the food a little brighter than usual and try to use the flash, you to get a satisfactory effect. Or, [Menu] t [Brightness/Color] t [Exposure Comp.] t desired value. Correct exposure M Set [Exposure Comp.] toward -. Notes • You cannot use [Exposure...
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When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and the audio signal sounds until the shutter operates. Sets the 2-second delay self-timer. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Self-timer 1 (...
When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and the audio signal sounds until the shutter operates. Sets the 2-second delay self-timer. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Self-timer 1 (...
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... of contents Sample photo Menu search search Self-timer(Cont.) Continuously shoots the number of images you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and the audio signal sounds until the shutter operates.
... of contents Sample photo Menu search search Self-timer(Cont.) Continuously shoots the number of images you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and the audio signal sounds until the shutter operates.
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...), or (Macro). Press the center of the control wheel, and uses it as the Recognized Scene. Scene Recognition icon and guide Notes • [Flash Mode] is set to the subject. z Defocusing the background easily During Intelligent Auto recording, you can shoot even if the camera has not recognized the...when you press the center of the control wheel and turn the control wheel. When the Scene Recognition function is set to [Autoflash] or [Flash Off]. • You can defocus the background. When the camera recognizes the scene, the Scene Recognition icon and guide appear on the screen...
...), or (Macro). Press the center of the control wheel, and uses it as the Recognized Scene. Scene Recognition icon and guide Notes • [Flash Mode] is set to the subject. z Defocusing the background easily During Intelligent Auto recording, you can shoot even if the camera has not recognized the...when you press the center of the control wheel and turn the control wheel. When the Scene Recognition function is set to [Autoflash] or [Flash Off]. • You can defocus the background. When the camera recognizes the scene, the Scene Recognition icon and guide appear on the screen...
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... the subject is difficult to focus on When the camera cannot focus on the subject automaticaly, the focus indicator blinks. The subject is flashing. - The subject reflects light such as mirror, or has shiny surfaces. - The subject is seen through glass. - Ready to shoot.... Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting. Focus indicator Focus indicator z lit lit lit z flashing Status Focus locked. The subject is poor. - The subject is confirmed. Cannot focus. • Focusing may be difficult in the following a moving quickly...
... the subject is difficult to focus on When the camera cannot focus on the subject automaticaly, the focus indicator blinks. The subject is flashing. - The subject reflects light such as mirror, or has shiny surfaces. - The subject is seen through glass. - Ready to shoot.... Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting. Focus indicator Focus indicator z lit lit lit z flashing Status Focus locked. The subject is poor. - The subject is confirmed. Cannot focus. • Focusing may be difficult in the following a moving quickly...
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The camera shoots images continuously while the shutter button is standing still. Shoots the red of scenery in night scenes. Attach and fire the flash. (Night View) Shoots night scenes without losing the dark atmosphere. 43GB Continued r Expresses skin tones softly. (Landscape) Shoots the entire range of the sunset beautifully. ...
The camera shoots images continuously while the shutter button is standing still. Shoots the red of scenery in night scenes. Attach and fire the flash. (Night View) Shoots night scenes without losing the dark atmosphere. 43GB Continued r Expresses skin tones softly. (Landscape) Shoots the entire range of the sunset beautifully. ...
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... reduced while preventing noise. Notes • If you select [Anti Motion Blur] with constant change such as waves or water falls. • When using the flash, to the camera. - Subjects with a repeating pattern such as sky, sandy beach, or lawn. - Subjects with little contrast such as tiles, and subjects with erratic...
... reduced while preventing noise. Notes • If you select [Anti Motion Blur] with constant change such as waves or water falls. • When using the flash, to the camera. - Subjects with a repeating pattern such as sky, sandy beach, or lawn. - Subjects with little contrast such as tiles, and subjects with erratic...
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... exposure value at "MM" (metered manual). Shutter speed and aperture adjustment screens appear alternately. Aperture (F-value) Metered manual Notes • You cannot select [Flash Off] and [Autoflash] in [Flash Mode]. • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is set to select the desired value. Toward -: Images become brighter. Shutter speed 3 Turn the control...
... exposure value at "MM" (metered manual). Shutter speed and aperture adjustment screens appear alternately. Aperture (F-value) Metered manual Notes • You cannot select [Flash Off] and [Autoflash] in [Flash Mode]. • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is set to select the desired value. Toward -: Images become brighter. Shutter speed 3 Turn the control...
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... brightness of the image on the LCD monitor may differ from the actual image being shot. Shutter speed Notes • You cannot select [Flash Off] and [Autoflash] in [Flash Mode]. • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in various way by adjusting the shutter speed, for example, at the instant...
... brightness of the image on the LCD monitor may differ from the actual image being shot. Shutter speed Notes • You cannot select [Flash Off] and [Autoflash] in [Flash Mode]. • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in various way by adjusting the shutter speed, for example, at the instant...