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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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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 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. 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).
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 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. 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).
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... file error Histogram D Display 101-0012 1 Playback folder - Tips z Indication Soft keys C Display z 1/125 F3.5 ±0.0 ±0.0 Indication Focus status Shutter speed Aperture value Metered manual Exposure compensation Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator REC 0:12 2010-1-1 9:30AM 12/12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) Recorded date/time of the image Image...
... file error Histogram D Display 101-0012 1 Playback folder - Tips z Indication Soft keys C Display z 1/125 F3.5 ±0.0 ±0.0 Indication Focus status Shutter speed Aperture value Metered manual Exposure compensation Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator REC 0:12 2010-1-1 9:30AM 12/12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) Recorded date/time of the image Image...
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... with the appropriate settings. Shoots with preset settings according to express the movement of the subject. 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. Adjusts the aperture and shutter speed.
... with the appropriate settings. Shoots with preset settings according to express the movement of the subject. 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. Adjusts the aperture and shutter speed.
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... faces. Still Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Panorama Selects the image size. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Switches the information ...to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to access all shooting tips. Each time the camera detects a smile, the... the image size and aspect ratio. Selects the compression format. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Selects the autofocus method. Detects people's faces automatically, and adjusts focus and ...
... faces. Still Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Panorama Selects the image size. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Switches the information ...to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to access all shooting tips. Each time the camera detects a smile, the... the image size and aspect ratio. Selects the compression format. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Selects the autofocus method. Detects people's faces automatically, and adjusts focus and ...
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... screen. Sets whether or not to play back. Selects a still image or movie to release the shutter when there is no lens. 21GB Continued r Protects images, or cancels the protection. Displays the histogram of color reproduction. Changes the range of the luminance distribution... sound volume of still images to play back. Switches the information to set playback functions. Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Sets camera shake compensation. Corrects the brightness or contrast automatically. Sample photo Menu search search Playback Allows you to adjust the...
... screen. Sets whether or not to play back. Selects a still image or movie to release the shutter when there is no lens. 21GB Continued r Protects images, or cancels the protection. Displays the histogram of color reproduction. Changes the range of the luminance distribution... sound volume of still images to play back. Switches the information to set playback functions. Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Sets camera shake compensation. Corrects the brightness or contrast automatically. Sample photo Menu search search Playback Allows you to adjust the...
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... = too much light Whitish image m Set [Exposure Comp.] toward +. Notes • You cannot use [Exposure Comp.] when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Manual Exposure] • If you may not be able to capture the sky in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use a white background. •...
... = too much light Whitish image m Set [Exposure Comp.] toward +. Notes • You cannot use [Exposure Comp.] when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Manual Exposure] • If you may not be able to capture the sky in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use a white background. •...
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... Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] - [Auto HDR] • The last shot is shown on the auto review. • In [Manual Exposure], the exposure is shifted by adjusting the shutter speed. • When you adjust the exposure, the exposure is completed. Notes • You cannot use...
... Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] - [Auto HDR] • The last shot is shown on the auto review. • In [Manual Exposure], the exposure is shifted by adjusting the shutter speed. • When you adjust the exposure, the exposure is completed. Notes • You cannot use...
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... and shoot the subject. Toward +: Images become darker. 0: Appropriate exposure analyzed by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. 1 [Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Manual Exposure]. 2 Press the bottom of the image on the LCD monitor may differ from the actual image being shot. Aperture (F-value) Metered.... • The ISO setting [ISO AUTO] is set to select the desired value. Check the exposure value at "MM" (metered manual). Set the ISO sensitivity as necessary. • The brightness of the control wheel repeatedly to select shutter speed or aperture. Index 48GB Continued...
... and shoot the subject. Toward +: Images become darker. 0: Appropriate exposure analyzed by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. 1 [Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Manual Exposure]. 2 Press the bottom of the image on the LCD monitor may differ from the actual image being shot. Aperture (F-value) Metered.... • The ISO setting [ISO AUTO] is set to select the desired value. Check the exposure value at "MM" (metered manual). Set the ISO sensitivity as necessary. • The brightness of the control wheel repeatedly to select shutter speed or aperture. Index 48GB Continued...
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You cannot do not need to press and hold the shutter button for the duration of the shooting. z Using the Remote Commander (NEX-5/5C) Pressing the SHUTTER button on the image. • After shooting, noise reduction (Long Exposure NR) will be done for shooting trails of light,... [BULB]. • If the [Smile Shutter] or [Auto HDR] function is used with long exposure. Sample photo Menu search search Index 1 [Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Manual Exposure]. 2 Press the bottom of the control wheel to select shutter speed. 3 Turn the control wheel to the left until [BULB] is pressed, the shutter...
You cannot do not need to press and hold the shutter button for the duration of the shooting. z Using the Remote Commander (NEX-5/5C) Pressing the SHUTTER button on the image. • After shooting, noise reduction (Long Exposure NR) will be done for shooting trails of light,... [BULB]. • If the [Smile Shutter] or [Auto HDR] function is used with long exposure. Sample photo Menu search search Index 1 [Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Manual Exposure]. 2 Press the bottom of the control wheel to select shutter speed. 3 Turn the control wheel to the left until [BULB] is pressed, the shutter...
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Index z To measure the exact distance to make fine focus adjustment manually (Direct Manual Focus). NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C 18 mm (23/32 in .). * The image sensor is the part of the camera that acts as the film. • If the subject is closer than ... subject. The distance from being enlarged by selecting [Menu] t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t [Off]. Adjusts the focus manually. Turn the focusing ring right or left to the subject The mark shows the location of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. Make sure you can predict the distance to check focus area...
Index z To measure the exact distance to make fine focus adjustment manually (Direct Manual Focus). NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C 18 mm (23/32 in .). * The image sensor is the part of the camera that acts as the film. • If the subject is closer than ... subject. The distance from being enlarged by selecting [Menu] t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t [Off]. Adjusts the focus manually. Turn the focusing ring right or left to the subject The mark shows the location of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. Make sure you can predict the distance to check focus area...
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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. 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
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...] • The larger the number, the higher the noise level. • When the exposure mode is set a faster shutter speed, and reduce image blur in [Manual Exposure]. Table of subjects into account, too. If you change the exposure mode to...
...] • The larger the number, the higher the noise level. • When the exposure mode is set a faster shutter speed, and reduce image blur in [Manual Exposure]. Table of subjects into account, too. If you change the exposure mode to...
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...-tinged Reddish Index 69GB Continued r Achieves the effect of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you can adjust color tones manually using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] z Effects of lighting conditions The apparent color of the subject is selected when using the [White Balance...
...-tinged Reddish Index 69GB Continued r Achieves the effect of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you can adjust color tones manually using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] z Effects of lighting conditions The apparent color of the subject is selected when using the [White Balance...
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.... By dividing the image into small areas, the camera analyzes the contrast of the image. Notes • [Auto] is selected when using the following modes: - [Manual Exposure] - [Shutter Priority] - [Aperture Priority] - [Program Auto] D-Range Opt. Shoots three images with different exposures, and then overlays the bright area of the under exposed...
.... By dividing the image into small areas, the camera analyzes the contrast of the image. Notes • [Auto] is selected when using the following modes: - [Manual Exposure] - [Shutter Priority] - [Aperture Priority] - [Program Auto] D-Range Opt. Shoots three images with different exposures, and then overlays the bright area of the under exposed...
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.... Notes • You cannot use [MF Assist] with the following functions: - You can enlarge the image also by seven times. Zoom] • When an A-mount lens (sold separately) is enlarged by 14 times. This works in the [Manualfocus] or [DMF] modes. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t [On]. 2 Turn the focusing ring to...
.... Notes • You cannot use [MF Assist] with the following functions: - You can enlarge the image also by seven times. Zoom] • When an A-mount lens (sold separately) is enlarged by 14 times. This works in the [Manualfocus] or [DMF] modes. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t [On]. 2 Turn the focusing ring to...
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You can set to +2. Allows you to adjust the brightness within the range of the LCD monitor manually. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [LCD Brightness] t desired setting. Automatically adjusts the brightness appropriately for shooting outdoors. Auto Manual Sunny Weather Adjust the brightness automatically. Index 105GB Notes • When this is always set as bright as +2 even...
You can set to +2. Allows you to adjust the brightness within the range of the LCD monitor manually. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [LCD Brightness] t desired setting. Automatically adjusts the brightness appropriately for shooting outdoors. Auto Manual Sunny Weather Adjust the brightness automatically. Index 105GB Notes • When this is always set as bright as +2 even...
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Sample photo Menu search search Index 108GB Note • When you play back the image on a TV or a computer, the image will be displayed in the portrait position. Auto Rotate Manual Rotate Displays in the portrait position even if [Manual Rotate] is selected. Table of contents Playback Display Selects the orientation when playing back still images recorded in the landscape position. Displays in the portrait position. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Playback Display] t desired setting.
Sample photo Menu search search Index 108GB Note • When you play back the image on a TV or a computer, the image will be displayed in the portrait position. Auto Rotate Manual Rotate Displays in the portrait position even if [Manual Rotate] is selected. Table of contents Playback Display Selects the orientation when playing back still images recorded in the landscape position. Displays in the portrait position. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Playback Display] t desired setting.
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NEX-5C/3C do not have set up into the camera, and shoot still images. No images are...again, the Eye-Fi card may be damaged. • Wi-Fi network communication may be sent. For details, refer to the manual supplied with the Eye-Fi card. • The power save function of the camera does not work while it , or turn...and reinsert it is transferring images. • If (error) is inserted in the countries/regions where they were purchased. For details, refer to the manual that comes with the Eye-Fi card. 2 Insert the Eye-Fi card you have this function. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Upload ...
NEX-5C/3C do not have set up into the camera, and shoot still images. No images are...again, the Eye-Fi card may be damaged. • Wi-Fi network communication may be sent. For details, refer to the manual supplied with the Eye-Fi card. • The power save function of the camera does not work while it , or turn...and reinsert it is transferring images. • If (error) is inserted in the countries/regions where they were purchased. For details, refer to the manual that comes with the Eye-Fi card. 2 Insert the Eye-Fi card you have this function. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Upload ...
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... a long time. • The noise reduction function is outside the suitable range for given period of time, the camera turns to avoid overheating of the lens. • You are using the flash. • Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - Check the minimum ... the power save, operate the camera, such as pressing the shutter button halfway down (page 104). Use the [Flexible Spot] (page 55) or manual focus function (page 53). Movie recording Fuzzy white circular spots appear on the image. Reattach the flash. • You cannot use a flash with ...
... a long time. • The noise reduction function is outside the suitable range for given period of time, the camera turns to avoid overheating of the lens. • You are using the flash. • Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - Check the minimum ... the power save, operate the camera, such as pressing the shutter button halfway down (page 104). Use the [Flexible Spot] (page 55) or manual focus function (page 53). Movie recording Fuzzy white circular spots appear on the image. Reattach the flash. • You cannot use a flash with ...