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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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...the book. Search for information in a listing of menu items. Search for a function you want to use this handbook, the sequence of the camera. Marks and notations used in the order indicated. The default setting is convenient when searching for information by arrows (t). z Indicates information that is ... function. Search for information by . You can jump to the corresponding page. Search for information by clicking on using the camera How to use . Operate the camera in this handbook In this handbook Click on a button at upper right on the cover and each page to jump to...
...the book. Search for information in a listing of menu items. Search for a function you want to use this handbook, the sequence of the camera. Marks and notations used in the order indicated. The default setting is convenient when searching for information by arrows (t). z Indicates information that is ... function. Search for information by . You can jump to the corresponding page. Search for information by clicking on using the camera How to use . Operate the camera in this handbook In this handbook Click on a button at upper right on the cover and each page to jump to...
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Sample photo search 5 Identifying parts 11 List of icons on the screen 15 Basic operations Using the control wheel and ... 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/Color 20 Playback 21 Setup 21 3GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Sample photo search 5 Identifying parts 11 List of icons on the screen 15 Basic operations Using the control wheel and ... 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/Color 20 Playback 21 Setup 21 3GB Continued r
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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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... addition to the shooting tips displayed on a photo, the screen will jump to the page describing the function recommended for shooting that kind of the camera. Click! 5GB Continued r You may find the answer by going through the sample photos listed here.
... addition to the shooting tips displayed on a photo, the screen will jump to the page describing the function recommended for shooting that kind of the camera. Click! 5GB Continued r You may find the answer by going through the sample photos listed here.
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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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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Shooting sunset/night views 43 Holding the camera by hand (43) 49 Fireworks (49) 38 The same scene in different brightness (38) 43 Shooting the red of the sunset beautifully (43) 31 Trail of light (31) 24 Defocusing the background (24) 36 Preventing camera shake (36) Index 9GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Shooting sunset/night views 43 Holding the camera by hand (43) 49 Fireworks (49) 38 The same scene in different brightness (38) 43 Shooting the red of the sunset beautifully (43) 31 Trail of light (31) 24 Defocusing the background (24) 36 Preventing camera shake (36) Index 9GB Continued r
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Shooting fast moving subjects 56 Following a moving subject (56) 53 With the subject approaching the camera (53) 50 Expressing vigorous action (50) 35 Capturing the best moment (35) Index 10GB
Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Shooting fast moving subjects 56 Following a moving subject (56) 53 With the subject approaching the camera (53) 50 Expressing vigorous action (50) 35 Capturing the best moment (35) Index 10GB
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...A Screw B Flash C Connector* * Do not touch this when using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Insert the connection plate into the battery compartment, then pass the cord through the connection plate... cover 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 Flash A Battery/memory card cover B Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of contents
...A Screw B Flash C Connector* * Do not touch this when using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Insert the connection plate into the battery compartment, then pass the cord through the connection plate... cover 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 Flash A Battery/memory card cover B Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of contents
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... 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 Shooting standby A Display P A S M Indication Shoot Mode Scene Selection Image size/Aspect ratio of still images Graphic display Movie recording RAW RAW... Icons are displayed on the control wheel (page 29). You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the screen to indicate the camera status.
... 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 Shooting standby A Display P A S M Indication Shoot Mode Scene Selection Image size/Aspect ratio of still images Graphic display Movie recording RAW RAW... Icons are displayed on the control wheel (page 29). You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the screen to indicate the camera status.
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When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to use various functions of the camera. When options are displayed on -screen display, you can select setting items. Your selection is determined when you can turn or press the right/left /...
When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to use various functions of the camera. When options are displayed on -screen display, you can select setting items. Your selection is determined when you can turn or press the right/left /...
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...in focus, or defocuses the background. Intelligent Auto Scene Selection Anti Motion Blur Sweep Panorama Manual Exposure Shutter Priority Aperture Priority Program Auto The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings. Shoots with preset settings according to select a shooting mode, such as shooting, playback, or... when shooting a slightly dark indoor scene or a telephoto. Adjusts the shutter speed to customize settings, except for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as exposure mode, panoramic, Scene Selection. Table of contents Menu search You can enjoy...
...in focus, or defocuses the background. Intelligent Auto Scene Selection Anti Motion Blur Sweep Panorama Manual Exposure Shutter Priority Aperture Priority Program Auto The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings. Shoots with preset settings according to select a shooting mode, such as shooting, playback, or... when shooting a slightly dark indoor scene or a telephoto. Adjusts the shutter speed to customize settings, except for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as exposure mode, panoramic, Scene Selection. Table of contents Menu search You can enjoy...
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...tips. Image Size Movie Selects the image size. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Detects people's faces automatically, and adjusts focus and exposure to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Allows you to set shooting functions, ...Precision Dig. Selects the method used . Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to set the image size and aspect ratio. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for the ...
...tips. Image Size Movie Selects the image size. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Detects people's faces automatically, and adjusts focus and exposure to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Allows you to set shooting functions, ...Precision Dig. Selects the method used . Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to set the image size and aspect ratio. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for the ...
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... image. Selects the images to release the shutter when there is no lens. 21GB Continued r Provides pre-flash before shooting when using the flash, to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Displays the histogram of images. Sets whether or not to print..., or makes printing settings. Plays back images automatically. Selects the folder of movies. Sets camera shake compensation. Selects the method used for measuring the brightness. Sample photo Menu search search Playback Allows you to prevent eyes from ...
... image. Selects the images to release the shutter when there is no lens. 21GB Continued r Provides pre-flash before shooting when using the flash, to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Displays the histogram of images. Sets whether or not to print..., or makes printing settings. Plays back images automatically. Selects the folder of movies. Sets camera shake compensation. Selects the method used for measuring the brightness. Sample photo Menu search search Playback Allows you to prevent eyes from ...
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...Image DB Repairs the image database file of movies when inconsistencies are using the camera. Area Setting Selects the area where you are found. File Number Selects the method used to the factory-settings. NEX-5C/3C do not have this function. Movie Audio Rec Sets the sound ...for high ISO sensitivity shootings. Display Color Selects the color of the camera and the lens. Demo Mode Sets whether or not to operate the camera with movies. Help Guide Display...
...Image DB Repairs the image database file of movies when inconsistencies are using the camera. Area Setting Selects the area where you are found. File Number Selects the method used to the factory-settings. NEX-5C/3C do not have this function. Movie Audio Rec Sets the sound ...for high ISO sensitivity shootings. Display Color Selects the color of the camera and the lens. Demo Mode Sets whether or not to operate the camera with movies. Help Guide Display...
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... is explained here. To record movies, press the MOVIE button to work. 2 To take still images, press the shutter button. The camera makes decisions appropriate to stop recording. Press the MOVIE button again to the situation, and adjusts the settings. 1 Adjust the LCD monitor ...angle, and hold the camera. Scene Recognition icon and guide • The camera recognizes (Night View), (Tripod Night View), (Night Portrait), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Portrait), (Landscape), or (Macro), ...
... is explained here. To record movies, press the MOVIE button to work. 2 To take still images, press the shutter button. The camera makes decisions appropriate to stop recording. Press the MOVIE button again to the situation, and adjusts the settings. 1 Adjust the LCD monitor ...angle, and hold the camera. Scene Recognition icon and guide • The camera recognizes (Night View), (Tripod Night View), (Night Portrait), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Portrait), (Landscape), or (Macro), ...
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... wheel. : Turn up to focus : Turn down to defocus Press [Back] to restore to the original status. 24GB Continued r Ready to focus on When the camera cannot focus on the LCD monitor. Cannot focus. • Focusing may be difficult in the following a moving quickly. - It is dark and the subject is...
... wheel. : Turn up to focus : Turn down to defocus Press [Back] to restore to the original status. 24GB Continued r Ready to focus on When the camera cannot focus on the LCD monitor. Cannot focus. • Focusing may be difficult in the following a moving quickly. - It is dark and the subject is...
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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 attached. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Notes • When the Scene... Recognition function is enabled, the camera analyzes the scene when you press the center of Background Defocus •...
...; 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 attached. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Notes • When the Scene... Recognition function is enabled, the camera analyzes the scene when you press the center of Background Defocus •...
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... 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. Turn it left. You cannot display still images and movies on other cameras may not be enlarged for closer examination during playback. Press...
... 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. Turn it left. You cannot display still images and movies on other cameras may not be enlarged for closer examination during playback. Press...
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Using the Menu: 1 During shooting, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Display Contents]. During playback, [Menu] t [Playback] t [Display Contents]. 2 Select the desired mode by turning the control wheel. Graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value, ...
Using the Menu: 1 During shooting, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Display Contents]. During playback, [Menu] t [Playback] t [Display Contents]. 2 Select the desired mode by turning the control wheel. Graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value, ...