α Handbook
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4-288-171-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α Handbook Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index NEX-5N GB © 2011 Sony Corporation
4-288-171-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α Handbook Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index NEX-5N GB © 2011 Sony Corporation
Instruction Manual
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Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. ©2011 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand NEX-5N 4-288-916-12(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual E-mount Preparing the camera Mastering the basic operation Using the recording functions Using the playback functions Checking the functions available Importing images to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on this product and answers to the computer Others NEX-5N
Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. ©2011 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand NEX-5N 4-288-916-12(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual E-mount Preparing the camera Mastering the basic operation Using the recording functions Using the playback functions Checking the functions available Importing images to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on this product and answers to the computer Others NEX-5N
Instruction Manual
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... Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the bottom. Refer to rain or moisture. NEX-5N Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as in direct sunlight... following cautions. • Do not disassemble. • Do not crush and do not expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. CAUTION [ Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns.
... Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the bottom. Refer to rain or moisture. NEX-5N Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as in direct sunlight... following cautions. • Do not disassemble. • Do not crush and do not expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. CAUTION [ Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns.
Instruction Manual
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... the product means it has been UL Listed. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NEX-5N Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. GB 4 If you may cause undesired operation. [ CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in the...
... the product means it has been UL Listed. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NEX-5N Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. GB 4 If you may cause undesired operation. [ CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in the...
Brochure and Specifications
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Black Silver White Seize the moment, with beauty and grace Before those once-in-a lifetime moments slip away, capture them in beautiful photos and movies with Sony NEX-5N. Amazing high-resolution images, lightning-quick response, Full HD and a host of advanced-class cameras into a slim, wonderfully stylish little body that goes where you go. This feature-rich addition to our E-mount interchangeable-lens cameras packs all the quality and imaging precision of advanced features make it easy for anyone to seize the moment.
Black Silver White Seize the moment, with beauty and grace Before those once-in-a lifetime moments slip away, capture them in beautiful photos and movies with Sony NEX-5N. Amazing high-resolution images, lightning-quick response, Full HD and a host of advanced-class cameras into a slim, wonderfully stylish little body that goes where you go. This feature-rich addition to our E-mount interchangeable-lens cameras packs all the quality and imaging precision of advanced features make it easy for anyone to seize the moment.
Brochure and Specifications
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...to change composition and track moving subjects-while maintaining focus. NEX-5 Screen shown when registering faces. Just touch a subject on the LCD display and NEX-5N focuses on Sony's renowned Face Detection. And when used with Sony's new Object Tracking Focus function, focus locks onto the subject... 2011. Powerful BIONZ processing combines with Smile Shutter™ technology so that all you can slip away in sharp focus. NEX-5N Fulltime, wide-coverage autofocus for tack-sharp images The 25-point, contrast-detection AF delivers precise results for outstanding performance and...
...to change composition and track moving subjects-while maintaining focus. NEX-5 Screen shown when registering faces. Just touch a subject on the LCD display and NEX-5N focuses on Sony's renowned Face Detection. And when used with Sony's new Object Tracking Focus function, focus locks onto the subject... 2011. Powerful BIONZ processing combines with Smile Shutter™ technology so that all you can slip away in sharp focus. NEX-5N Fulltime, wide-coverage autofocus for tack-sharp images The 25-point, contrast-detection AF delivers precise results for outstanding performance and...
Brochure and Specifications
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... for capturing every sound of the scene The NEX-5N has a built-in dimly lit settings to choose, including Sony A-mount lenses2, the quality and content of a photographic system with the external LCD Monitor CLM-V55*. NEX-5N also supports almost the aFeaturing excellent color reproduction,...(optional) Enjoy more control over the entire movie Unlike most discriminating photographer. Audio excellence for NEX-5N and other cameras in the series, cover focal lengths from which Sony is a foundational piece of movies are sure to emphasize mood or completely transform the look ...
... for capturing every sound of the scene The NEX-5N has a built-in dimly lit settings to choose, including Sony A-mount lenses2, the quality and content of a photographic system with the external LCD Monitor CLM-V55*. NEX-5N also supports almost the aFeaturing excellent color reproduction,...(optional) Enjoy more control over the entire movie Unlike most discriminating photographer. Audio excellence for NEX-5N and other cameras in the series, cover focal lengths from which Sony is a foundational piece of movies are sure to emphasize mood or completely transform the look ...
Brochure and Specifications
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...tapping your artistic instincts Unleash your creative self. Choose from Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset and Black & White depending on NEX-5N are not displayed in the menu. Portrait Landscape Decreases sharpness and saturation. For soft, rich and natural skin tones. Removes all color... made easy Soft Skin Effect offers a new way to look and mood of 15 effects for endless artistic possibilities. Employing Sony's renowned Face Detection technology, this feature identifies distinctive facial characteristics, then reduces or completely removes fine wrinkles and freckles. New...
...tapping your artistic instincts Unleash your creative self. Choose from Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset and Black & White depending on NEX-5N are not displayed in the menu. Portrait Landscape Decreases sharpness and saturation. For soft, rich and natural skin tones. Removes all color... made easy Soft Skin Effect offers a new way to look and mood of 15 effects for endless artistic possibilities. Employing Sony's renowned Face Detection technology, this feature identifies distinctive facial characteristics, then reduces or completely removes fine wrinkles and freckles. New...
Brochure and Specifications
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...held Twilight mode for playback on HDTV. D-Range Optimizer for low-light and telephoto shots Anti Motion Blur mode fully leverages Sony's image analysis and compositing technologies. NEX-5N takes three shots at wide-angle focal lengths. Like Auto HDR, this mode, gently sweep the camera in a smooth...shadows and highlights Easily handle tricky lighting like backlit subjects with the mid-tone exposure. After taking six shots at high speed, NEX-5N aligns and combines them to create one photo, which produces dynamic 3D panoramas for dazzling, low-noise night shots Discover how easy...
...held Twilight mode for playback on HDTV. D-Range Optimizer for low-light and telephoto shots Anti Motion Blur mode fully leverages Sony's image analysis and compositing technologies. NEX-5N takes three shots at wide-angle focal lengths. Like Auto HDR, this mode, gently sweep the camera in a smooth...shadows and highlights Easily handle tricky lighting like backlit subjects with the mid-tone exposure. After taking six shots at high speed, NEX-5N aligns and combines them to create one photo, which produces dynamic 3D panoramas for dazzling, low-noise night shots Discover how easy...
Brochure and Specifications
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...from two magnifications-4.8x or 9.5x-depending on a Sony PlayStation®3 system, too. You can still get eye to eye with pets, or place it low to the ground for a startling view of the frame, this , NEX-5N has a new antidust system that keeps dust off ... provides coverage for flexible storage NEX-5N's memory card slot supports a variety of the composition on 1200-zone metering that never disappoints Advanced 1200-zone metering delivers precise exposures, deftly handling the most difficult lighting situations with the Peaking function. Sony TruBlack technology reduces reflections for...
...from two magnifications-4.8x or 9.5x-depending on a Sony PlayStation®3 system, too. You can still get eye to eye with pets, or place it low to the ground for a startling view of the frame, this , NEX-5N has a new antidust system that keeps dust off ... provides coverage for flexible storage NEX-5N's memory card slot supports a variety of the composition on 1200-zone metering that never disappoints Advanced 1200-zone metering delivers precise exposures, deftly handling the most difficult lighting situations with the Peaking function. Sony TruBlack technology reduces reflections for...
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... approximate. However, if set to RAW, the number is set to 16:9, you can record more images than shown in unmistakable Sony style NEW Body Case LCS-EB50* * Exclusive for NEX-5N Black NEW Lens Jacket LCS-EL50* Black * Requires Body Case LCS-EB50 (sold separately) NEW Soft Carrying Case LCS-EMF NEW...
... approximate. However, if set to RAW, the number is set to 16:9, you can record more images than shown in unmistakable Sony style NEW Body Case LCS-EB50* * Exclusive for NEX-5N Black NEW Lens Jacket LCS-EL50* Black * Requires Body Case LCS-EB50 (sold separately) NEW Soft Carrying Case LCS-EMF NEW...
