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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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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. When the lens is removed (NEX-5/5C/3/3C) Index 11GB Continued r 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.
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. When the lens is removed (NEX-5/5C/3/3C) Index 11GB Continued r 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.
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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 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.
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Selects the method used . Selects the direction to fire the flash. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Brightness/Color Allows you to make brightness settings such as metering mode, and color ... shooting, self-timer, and flash. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Selects the area to be displayed on . Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Allows you to suit the faces. Selects the compression format. Exposure Comp. Table of contents...
Selects the method used . Selects the direction to fire the flash. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Brightness/Color Allows you to make brightness settings such as metering mode, and color ... shooting, self-timer, and flash. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Selects the area to be displayed on . Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Allows you to suit the faces. Selects the compression format. Exposure Comp. Table of contents...
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Corrects the brightness or contrast automatically. Selects the image processing method. Selects a still image or movie to release the shutter when there is no lens. 21GB Continued r Rotates images. Protects images, or cancels the protection. Sets whether or not to play back. Sample photo Menu search search Playback Allows you ...
Corrects the brightness or contrast automatically. Selects the image processing method. Selects a still image or movie to release the shutter when there is no lens. 21GB Continued r Rotates images. Protects images, or cancels the protection. Sets whether or not to play back. Sample photo Menu search search Playback Allows you ...
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... Formats the memory card. Select Shoot. Display Card Space* Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the recordable number of the camera and the lens. Movie Audio Rec Sets the sound for a USB connection. Area Setting Selects the area where you are found. CTRL FOR HDMI Sets whether or not... Menu search search Long Exposure NR Sets the noise reduction processing for high ISO sensitivity shootings. LCD Brightness Sets the brightness of the LCD monitor. NEX-5C/3C do not have this function. Cleaning Mode Allows you operate the camera.
... Formats the memory card. Select Shoot. Display Card Space* Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the recordable number of the camera and the lens. Movie Audio Rec Sets the sound for a USB connection. Area Setting Selects the area where you are found. CTRL FOR HDMI Sets whether or not... Menu search search Long Exposure NR Sets the noise reduction processing for high ISO sensitivity shootings. LCD Brightness Sets the brightness of the LCD monitor. NEX-5C/3C do not have this function. Cleaning Mode Allows you operate the camera.
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... function is attached. z For a better result of the control wheel, and uses it as the Recognized Scene. • The defocusing range available depends on the lens used. • 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...
... function is attached. z For a better result of the control wheel, and uses it as the Recognized Scene. • The defocusing range available depends on the lens used. • 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...
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z Tips on shooting with the flash • The lens hood may block the light of 1 m (3.3 feet) or greater. • When shooting a backlit subject, select [Fill-flash]. Fires every time you trigger the shutter. Slow ... flash is completed every time you trigger the shutter. Fires right before the exposure is raised. Fires every time you trigger the shutter. Remove the lens hood when using the flash. • When using the flash, shoot the subject at a distance of the flash. When shooting into the sun, you can...
z Tips on shooting with the flash • The lens hood may block the light of 1 m (3.3 feet) or greater. • When shooting a backlit subject, select [Fill-flash]. Fires every time you trigger the shutter. Slow ... flash is completed every time you trigger the shutter. Fires right before the exposure is raised. Fires every time you trigger the shutter. Remove the lens hood when using the flash. • When using the flash, shoot the subject at a distance of the flash. When shooting into the sun, you can...
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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 is... released after two seconds) buttons 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 is... released after two seconds) buttons 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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... photo Menu search search z Tips for still subjects, rather than moving ones. Vertical direction Horizontal direction Radius as short as possible • When using a zoom lens, it with other cameras may fail. z Playing back scrolling panoramic images You can scroll panoramic images from the beginning to use it is recommended to...
... photo Menu search search z Tips for still subjects, rather than moving ones. Vertical direction Horizontal direction Radius as short as possible • When using a zoom lens, it with other cameras may fail. z Playing back scrolling panoramic images You can scroll panoramic images from the beginning to use it is recommended to...
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... confirmed. When you can prevent the image from the lens contact surface to the position of the camera that acts as the film. • If the subject is convenient when you measure the exact distance between the subject and the camera. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C 18 mm (23/32 in advance to the distance... at which the subject is enlarged automatically to enable you put enough distance between the camera and the subject, refer to the image sensor is about 18 mm (23/32 in.). * The image ...
... confirmed. When you can prevent the image from the lens contact surface to the position of the camera that acts as the film. • If the subject is convenient when you measure the exact distance between the subject and the camera. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C 18 mm (23/32 in advance to the distance... at which the subject is enlarged automatically to enable you put enough distance between the camera and the subject, refer to the image sensor is about 18 mm (23/32 in.). * The image ...
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index DMF (Direct Manual Focus) 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t [DMF]. 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically. 3 Keep the shutter button halfway down, rotate the focusing ring of the lens to [Single-shot AF]. 54GB Note • [Autofocus Mode] is fixed to achieve a sharp focus.
Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index DMF (Direct Manual Focus) 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t [DMF]. 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically. 3 Keep the shutter button halfway down, rotate the focusing ring of the lens to [Single-shot AF]. 54GB Note • [Autofocus Mode] is fixed to achieve a sharp focus.
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... when [Precision Dig. You can shoot still images while zooming in up to that before zooming was used. 57GB Zoom When a single focus lens is zoomed by digital processing, the image quality deteriorates compared to ten times. 4 To stop zooming, press [Exit]. 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. Zoom]. 3 Turn the control wheel and decide the zoom rate. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search...
... when [Precision Dig. You can shoot still images while zooming in up to that before zooming was used. 57GB Zoom When a single focus lens is zoomed by digital processing, the image quality deteriorates compared to ten times. 4 To stop zooming, press [Exit]. 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. Zoom]. 3 Turn the control wheel and decide the zoom rate. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search...
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Does not use the AF illuminator, the normal AF range finder frame is disabled and a new AF range finder frame is selected. - using an A-mount lens • When you use the AF illuminator. The red AF illuminator allows the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until ...
Does not use the AF illuminator, the normal AF range finder frame is disabled and a new AF range finder frame is selected. - using an A-mount lens • When you use the AF illuminator. The red AF illuminator allows the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until ...
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... in the [Manualfocus] or [DMF] modes. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t [On]. 2 Turn the focusing ring to make manual-focusing easier. Zoom] • When an A-mount lens (sold separately) is enlarged by 14 times. Index 92GB Off Does not enlarge the image.
... in the [Manualfocus] or [DMF] modes. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t [On]. 2 Turn the focusing ring to make manual-focusing easier. Zoom] • When an A-mount lens (sold separately) is enlarged by 14 times. Index 92GB Off Does not enlarge the image.
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On Uses SteadyShot. Notes • [On] is selected when using the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] • You cannot set [SteadyShot] when an E16 mm F2.8 or A-mount lens (sold separately) is recommended when you use the SteadyShot function of the lens. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [SteadyShot] t desired setting. This setting is attached. Off Does not use a tripod. Index 94GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search SteadyShot Sets whether or not you use SteadyShot.
On Uses SteadyShot. Notes • [On] is selected when using the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] • You cannot set [SteadyShot] when an E16 mm F2.8 or A-mount lens (sold separately) is recommended when you use the SteadyShot function of the lens. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [SteadyShot] t desired setting. This setting is attached. Off Does not use a tripod. Index 94GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search SteadyShot Sets whether or not you use SteadyShot.
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Sample photo Menu search search Index 95GB Select this when you attach the camera on an astronomical telescope, etc. Releases the shutter only when a lens is attached. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Release w/oLens] t desired setting. Table of contents Release w/oLens Sets whether or not the shutter can be released when no lens is attached. Enable Disable Releases the shutter when no lens is attached.
Sample photo Menu search search Index 95GB Select this when you attach the camera on an astronomical telescope, etc. Releases the shutter only when a lens is attached. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Release w/oLens] t desired setting. Table of contents Release w/oLens Sets whether or not the shutter can be released when no lens is attached. Enable Disable Releases the shutter when no lens is attached.
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Off Does not record sound. Sample photo Menu search search Index 98GB Note • The sound of contents Movie Audio Rec Sets whether or not you record the sound during movie recording. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Movie Audio Rec] t desired setting. Table of the lens and the camera in operation will also be recorded, when [On] is selected. On Records sound (stereo).
Off Does not record sound. Sample photo Menu search search Index 98GB Note • The sound of contents Movie Audio Rec Sets whether or not you record the sound during movie recording. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Movie Audio Rec] t desired setting. Table of the lens and the camera in operation will also be recorded, when [On] is selected. On Records sound (stereo).
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... cleaning. 111GB Continue?" Table of an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) is activated automatically. 3 Detach the lens. 4 Use the blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area. 5 Attach the lens and turn camera off . The message "After cleaning, turn the camera off . The anti-dust is recommended. •...
... cleaning. 111GB Continue?" Table of an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) is activated automatically. 3 Detach the lens. 4 Use the blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area. 5 Attach the lens and turn camera off . The message "After cleaning, turn the camera off . The anti-dust is recommended. •...
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We recommend that you use a sufficient battery or the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). 112GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Version Displays the version of your camera and lens. Confirm the version when a firmware update is (three remaining battery icons) or more. Note • An update can be performed only when the battery level is released. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Version].
We recommend that you use a sufficient battery or the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). 112GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Version Displays the version of your camera and lens. Confirm the version when a firmware update is (three remaining battery icons) or more. Note • An update can be performed only when the battery level is released. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Version].