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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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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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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. 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. When the lens is removed (NEX-5/5C/3/3C) Index 11GB Continued r
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. 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. When the lens is removed (NEX-5/5C/3/3C) Index 11GB Continued r
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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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...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. 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... 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
...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. 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... 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
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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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...shooting, self-timer, and flash. Switches the information to suit the faces. Image Size Movie Selects the image size. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Exposure Comp. Zoom Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Detection Panorama Direction...self-timer, or bracket shooting. ISO Compensates for detecting smiles. Selects the compression format. Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Selects the direction to fire the flash. Selects the aspect ratio. Selects ...
...shooting, self-timer, and flash. Switches the information to suit the faces. Image Size Movie Selects the image size. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Exposure Comp. Zoom Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Detection Panorama Direction...self-timer, or bracket shooting. ISO Compensates for detecting smiles. Selects the compression format. Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Selects the direction to fire the flash. Selects the aspect ratio. Selects ...
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... format. New Folder Creates a new folder. Recover Image DB Repairs the image database file of movies when inconsistencies are using the camera. NEX-5C/3C do not have this function. Language Selects the language used on or off. Area Setting Selects the area where you are found...the sound for high ISO sensitivity shootings. Version Displays the version of the LCD monitor. Display Color Selects the color of the camera and the lens. Power Save Sets the time to turn the camera to display the demonstration with a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV's Remote Control. Select Shoot...
... format. New Folder Creates a new folder. Recover Image DB Repairs the image database file of movies when inconsistencies are using the camera. NEX-5C/3C do not have this function. Language Selects the language used on or off. Area Setting Selects the area where you are found...the sound for high ISO sensitivity shootings. Version Displays the version of the LCD monitor. Display Color Selects the color of the camera and the lens. Power Save Sets the time to turn the camera to display the demonstration with a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV's Remote Control. Select Shoot...
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... during playback. You can be played back properly. During movie playback To pause/resume To fast-forward To fast-rewind To slow-forward (NEX-5/5C only) To slow-reverse (NEX-5/5C only) To adjust sound volume Control wheel operation Press the center. Press the right, or turn it right. Turn it left...
... during playback. You can be played back properly. During movie playback To pause/resume To fast-forward To fast-rewind To slow-forward (NEX-5/5C only) To slow-reverse (NEX-5/5C only) To adjust sound volume Control wheel operation Press the center. Press the right, or turn it right. Turn it left...
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... and hold down the shutter button (page 34). (Speed Priority Shoots images continuously at high speed while you to use the RMT-DSLR1 Wireless Remote (NEX-5/5C) Commander (sold separately) (page 39). Focus and brightness settings of the first shot are used for the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene...
... and hold down the shutter button (page 34). (Speed Priority Shoots images continuously at high speed while you to use the RMT-DSLR1 Wireless Remote (NEX-5/5C) Commander (sold separately) (page 39). Focus and brightness settings of the first shot are used for the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene...
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...Also, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Auto HDR] • A lens or hood may cover the remote sensor and prevent the sensor from receiving the light from positions where the light to the remote sensor, and... [Remote Cdr.]. Or, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Remote Cdr.]. 2 Focus on the subject, point the transmitter of contents Sample photo Menu search search Remote Cdr. (NEX-5/5C) You can shoot using the SHUTTER and 2SEC (the shutter is not obscured.
...Also, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Auto HDR] • A lens or hood may cover the remote sensor and prevent the sensor from receiving the light from positions where the light to the remote sensor, and... [Remote Cdr.]. Or, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Remote Cdr.]. 2 Focus on the subject, point the transmitter of contents Sample photo Menu search search Remote Cdr. (NEX-5/5C) You can shoot using the SHUTTER and 2SEC (the shutter is not obscured.
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... and the camera shake tends to occur more conspicuous the noise on the control wheel, and select [Remote Cdr.] t [On]. 49GB z Using the Remote Commander (NEX-5/5C) Pressing the SHUTTER button on the Wireless Remote Commander. You do any further shooting during the reduction. • When the [Smile Shutter] or [Auto...
... and the camera shake tends to occur more conspicuous the noise on the control wheel, and select [Remote Cdr.] t [On]. 49GB z Using the Remote Commander (NEX-5/5C) Pressing the SHUTTER button on the Wireless Remote Commander. You do any further shooting during the reduction. • When the [Smile Shutter] or [Auto...
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... the distance to the subject. z Using manual focusing effectively "Focus fixing" is enlarged automatically to enable you can prevent the image from the lens contact surface to the distance at which the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the attached.... • If the subject is to check focus area easier. The distance from being enlarged by selecting [Menu] t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t [Off]. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C 18 mm (23/32 in .). * The image sensor is the part of the horizontal line. After focusing automatically, make the subject look clearer. Index z To...
... the distance to the subject. z Using manual focusing effectively "Focus fixing" is enlarged automatically to enable you can prevent the image from the lens contact surface to the distance at which the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the attached.... • If the subject is to check focus area easier. The distance from being enlarged by selecting [Menu] t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t [Off]. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C 18 mm (23/32 in .). * The image sensor is the part of the horizontal line. After focusing automatically, make the subject look clearer. Index z To...
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... 9 Mbps 6 Mbps Usage guidelines Records with the highest image quality for viewing on a highdefinition TV. Records in the suitable size for WEB uploads. Index 64GB NEX-5/5C Image size in [AVCHD] mode (1920 × 1080) Average bit-rate 17 Mbps Image size in [MP4] mode Average bit-rate (1440 × 1080...
... 9 Mbps 6 Mbps Usage guidelines Records with the highest image quality for viewing on a highdefinition TV. Records in the suitable size for WEB uploads. Index 64GB NEX-5/5C Image size in [AVCHD] mode (1920 × 1080) Average bit-rate 17 Mbps Image size in [MP4] mode Average bit-rate (1440 × 1080...
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... are not compatible 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 recorded in progressive mode, with this camera cannot be played on...
... are not compatible 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 recorded in progressive mode, with this camera cannot be played on...
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... can change this name. Example: 10000405 (Folder name: 100, date: 04/05/2010) Note • The MP4 movie folder form is as "folder number + ANV01" (NEX-5/5C), or "folder number + MNV01" (NEX-3/3C). Standard Form Date Form The folder name form is fixed as follows: folder number + MSDCF.
... can change this name. Example: 10000405 (Folder name: 100, date: 04/05/2010) Note • The MP4 movie folder form is as "folder number + ANV01" (NEX-5/5C), or "folder number + MNV01" (NEX-3/3C). Standard Form Date Form The folder name form is fixed as follows: folder number + MSDCF.
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... or not you use the upload function when using an Eye-Fi card 1 Set your Wi-Fi network or destination on the Eye-Fi card. NEX-5C/3C do not have set [Upload Settings] to be sent. Notes • Eye-Fi cards can be influenced by other communication devices. For details...
... or not you use the upload function when using an Eye-Fi card 1 Set your Wi-Fi network or destination on the Eye-Fi card. NEX-5C/3C do not have set [Upload Settings] to be sent. Notes • Eye-Fi cards can be influenced by other communication devices. For details...
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...IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or later is required to allow more versatile use of images shot with your camera. • Sony Image Data Suite "Image Data Converter SR" "Image Data Lightbox SR" • "PMB" (Picture Motion Browser...XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP2/ Windows 7 CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (NEX-5/5C: For playing/editing the High Definition movies: Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster/Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 ...GHz or faster NEX-3/3C: For playing/editing the movies: Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster /Intel Core 2 Duo...
...IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or later is required to allow more versatile use of images shot with your camera. • Sony Image Data Suite "Image Data Converter SR" "Image Data Lightbox SR" • "PMB" (Picture Motion Browser...XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP2/ Windows 7 CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (NEX-5/5C: For playing/editing the High Definition movies: Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster/Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 ...GHz or faster NEX-3/3C: For playing/editing the movies: Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster /Intel Core 2 Duo...
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... save still images with Macintosh computers. • The confirmation message of the Information tool appears on the screen when starting "PMB" for the first time.) (NEX-5/5C only) Notes • "PMB" is not compatible with the date. • To create a data disc using a CD burner drive or DVD burner drive. •... Data Suite] t [Help] t [Image Data Lightbox SR]. Select [Start]. "Image Data Lightbox SR" support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/ Using "PMB" With "PMB" you can do the following , etc.: • To set color labels and so on. • To display ...
... save still images with Macintosh computers. • The confirmation message of the Information tool appears on the screen when starting "PMB" for the first time.) (NEX-5/5C only) Notes • "PMB" is not compatible with the date. • To create a data disc using a CD burner drive or DVD burner drive. •... Data Suite] t [Help] t [Image Data Lightbox SR]. Select [Start]. "Image Data Lightbox SR" support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/ Using "PMB" With "PMB" you can do the following , etc.: • To set color labels and so on. • To display ...
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...PMB Help." When a USB connection is displayed. 130GB Continued r Notes • For operations such as importing AVCHD movies to the computer, use "PMB" (NEX-5/5C only). • When the camera is not held liable for a while. 2 To the USB terminal Index Importing images to the computer (Windows) ...OK] t [DCIM] or [MP_ROOT] t copy the desired images to the computer. Wait for consequences resulting from such operations via the computer (NEX-5/5C only). Sony is connected to the computer, if you want to import are copied to the hard disk icon. The image files are stored. 2 Drag ...
...PMB Help." When a USB connection is displayed. 130GB Continued r Notes • For operations such as importing AVCHD movies to the computer, use "PMB" (NEX-5/5C only). • When the camera is not held liable for a while. 2 To the USB terminal Index Importing images to the computer (Windows) ...OK] t [DCIM] or [MP_ROOT] t copy the desired images to the computer. Wait for consequences resulting from such operations via the computer (NEX-5/5C only). Sony is connected to the computer, if you want to import are copied to the hard disk icon. The image files are stored. 2 Drag ...