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... LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. MINIII I II 2-696-103-11 Printed in the United States. SONY® DSLR Cameras and Lenses for DSLR Camera LIMITED INARRANT'f (us Only, Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrantsthis product against defects in material or workmanship for hardware or software usage and it does not cover product...
... LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. MINIII I II 2-696-103-11 Printed in the United States. SONY® DSLR Cameras and Lenses for DSLR Camera LIMITED INARRANT'f (us Only, Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrantsthis product against defects in material or workmanship for hardware or software usage and it does not cover product...
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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
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... of operations is convenient when searching for information in a listing of contents Sample photo Menu Index Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook, the sequence of the camera. Operate the camera in this handbook In this handbook Click on a button at upper right on the cover and each page to...
... of operations is convenient when searching for information in a listing of contents Sample photo Menu Index Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook, the sequence of the camera. Operate the camera in this handbook In this handbook Click on a button at upper right on the cover and each page to...
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Sample photo 6 Identifying parts 12 List of icons on the screen 16 Basic operations Operating the camera 19 Menu 23 Shooting images 28 Playing back images 30 Deleting images 32 Using functions with the control wheel DISP (Display Contents 40 (Exposure Comp 43 (Drive Mode 44 (Image Index 51 Using the Photo Creativity function Photo Creativity 33 Background Defocus 34 Brightness 35 Color 36 Vividness 37 Picture Effect 38 3GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Sample photo 6 Identifying parts 12 List of icons on the screen 16 Basic operations Operating the camera 19 Menu 23 Shooting images 28 Playing back images 30 Deleting images 32 Using functions with the control wheel DISP (Display Contents 40 (Exposure Comp 43 (Drive Mode 44 (Image Index 51 Using the Photo Creativity function Photo Creativity 33 Background Defocus 34 Brightness 35 Color 36 Vividness 37 Picture Effect 38 3GB Continued r
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... 25 Playback 25 Setup 26 Connecting with other equipment Viewing images on a TV 162 Using with your computer 165 Using the software 167 Connecting the camera to the computer 170 Creating a movie disc 172 Printing still images 176 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 177 Warning messages 183 Others Using the...
... 25 Playback 25 Setup 26 Connecting with other equipment Viewing images on a TV 162 Using with your computer 165 Using the software 167 Connecting the camera to the computer 170 Creating a movie disc 172 Printing still images 176 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 177 Warning messages 183 Others Using the...
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... how can I want to the shooting tips displayed on a photo, the screen will jump to the page describing the function recommended for details of the camera. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Sample photo "This is the scene I do?" Refer to those descriptions in addition to capture in parentheses for...
... how can I want to the shooting tips displayed on a photo, the screen will jump to the page describing the function recommended for details of the camera. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Sample photo "This is the scene I do?" Refer to those descriptions in addition to capture in parentheses for...
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Table of contents Sample photo Shooting macro photos 34 Defocusing the background (34) 54 Flowers (54) 67 Focusing manually (67) 87 Preventing camera shake for indoor shots (87) 88 Adjusting the color to indoor light (88) 92 Lowering the amount of flash light (92) 43 In better brightness (43) 43 Making food look appealing (43) Menu Index 8GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Shooting macro photos 34 Defocusing the background (34) 54 Flowers (54) 67 Focusing manually (67) 87 Preventing camera shake for indoor shots (87) 88 Adjusting the color to indoor light (88) 92 Lowering the amount of flash light (92) 43 In better brightness (43) 43 Making food look appealing (43) Menu Index 8GB Continued r
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Table of contents Sample photo Shooting sunset/night scenes 54 Holding the camera by hand (54) 62 Fireworks (62) 49 The same scene in different brightness (49) 54 Shooting the red of the sunset beautifully (54) 66 Trail of light (66) 34 Defocusing the background (34) 47 Preventing camera shake (47) Menu Index 10GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Shooting sunset/night scenes 54 Holding the camera by hand (54) 62 Fireworks (62) 49 The same scene in different brightness (49) 54 Shooting the red of the sunset beautifully (54) 66 Trail of light (66) 34 Defocusing the background (34) 47 Preventing camera shake (47) Menu Index 10GB Continued r
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Table of contents Sample photo Shooting fast moving subjects 70 Following a moving subject (70) 67 With the subject approaching the camera (67) 63 Expressing vigorous action (63) 46 Capturing the best moment (46) Menu Index 11GB
Table of contents Sample photo Shooting fast moving subjects 70 Following a moving subject (70) 67 With the subject approaching the camera (67) 63 Expressing vigorous action (63) 46 Capturing the best moment (46) Menu Index 11GB
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...Flash HVL-F7S A Battery/memory card cover B Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a soft clean cloth. You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). A Screw B Flash* C Connector* * Do not touch this when using an AC-PW20 AC ...Adaptor (sold separately). If it off with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. C Image sensor position mark (67) D Access lamp E Battery compartment F Memory card insertion slot G Connection plate cover Use this part directly. Menu Index...
...Flash HVL-F7S A Battery/memory card cover B Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a soft clean cloth. You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). A Screw B Flash* C Connector* * Do not touch this when using an AC-PW20 AC ...Adaptor (sold separately). If it off with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. C Image sensor position mark (67) D Access lamp E Battery compartment F Memory card insertion slot G Connection plate cover Use this part directly. Menu Index...
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You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the screen to indicate the camera status. Table of contents Sample photo Menu List of movies Memory card/Upload Index 16GB Continued r Shooting standby A Display P A S M Indication Shoot Mode Graphic display Movie ...
You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the screen to indicate the camera status. Table of contents Sample photo Menu List of movies Memory card/Upload Index 16GB Continued r Shooting standby A Display P A S M Indication Shoot Mode Graphic display Movie ...
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When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to the control wheel. Touch panel Soft keys Control wheel Control wheel When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Exposure Comp.), and (Drive Mode) functions are assigned to the control wheel. Menu Index 19GB Continued r Table of contents Sample photo Basic operations Operating the camera The control wheel, soft keys and touch panel allow you to the right key on the control wheel (page 131). You can assign the functions to use various functions of the camera.
When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to the control wheel. Touch panel Soft keys Control wheel Control wheel When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Exposure Comp.), and (Drive Mode) functions are assigned to the control wheel. Menu Index 19GB Continued r Table of contents Sample photo Basic operations Operating the camera The control wheel, soft keys and touch panel allow you to the right key on the control wheel (page 131). You can assign the functions to use various functions of the camera.
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... that were out of contents Sample photo Menu Touch panel You can select items and make settings in two ways; Operations You can operate the camera intuitively by touching or sliding your finger on the screen to select it . Slide your finger up or down to hidden items. Touch the item...
... that were out of contents Sample photo Menu Touch panel You can select items and make settings in two ways; Operations You can operate the camera intuitively by touching or sliding your finger on the screen to select it . Slide your finger up or down to hidden items. Touch the item...
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... Index 22GB Table of a finger nail. - Slide your finger. the defocusing level Touch panel Slide the indicator with gloves on the playback screen. Holding the camera by touching the screen. • The touch panel may not react when you attempt to operate it with your finger left /right previous image parts...
... Index 22GB Table of a finger nail. - Slide your finger. the defocusing level Touch panel Slide the indicator with gloves on the playback screen. Holding the camera by touching the screen. • The touch panel may not react when you attempt to operate it with your finger left /right previous image parts...
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... to make your choice. You can set up the basic settings for playback on the screen. Shoots 3D panoramic images used for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as exposure mode, panoramic, Scene Selection. Adjusts the range in the menu Menu You can...Intelligent Auto Scene Selection Anti Motion Blur Sweep Panorama 3D Sweep Panorama Manual Exposure Shutter Priority Aperture Priority The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings. Reduces the camera shake when shooting a slightly dark indoor scene or a telephoto. Shoots with preset settings according to express...
... to make your choice. You can set up the basic settings for playback on the screen. Shoots 3D panoramic images used for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as exposure mode, panoramic, Scene Selection. Adjusts the range in the menu Menu You can...Intelligent Auto Scene Selection Anti Motion Blur Sweep Panorama 3D Sweep Panorama Manual Exposure Shutter Priority Aperture Priority The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings. Reduces the camera shake when shooting a slightly dark indoor scene or a telephoto. Shoots with preset settings according to express...
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... the autofocus method. Detects people's faces automatically, and adjusts focus and exposure to pan the camera when shooting 3D panoramic images. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Still Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality 3D Panorama Image Size Panorama Direction ...smoothly in the focus. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Program Auto Automatic shooting that allows you to access all shooting tips. Camera Allows you to select the kind of 3D panoramic images. Dig. Sets the digital zoom. Allows you to customize settings, except...
... the autofocus method. Detects people's faces automatically, and adjusts focus and exposure to pan the camera when shooting 3D panoramic images. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Still Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality 3D Panorama Image Size Panorama Direction ...smoothly in the focus. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Program Auto Automatic shooting that allows you to access all shooting tips. Camera Allows you to select the kind of 3D panoramic images. Dig. Sets the digital zoom. Allows you to customize settings, except...
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.... Allows you to group the playback images. Connects to a 3D compatible TV and allows you to view 3D images. Selects the images to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Selects the direction to print, or makes printing settings. Selects the image processing method. Protects images, or cancels the protection. Exposure...
.... Allows you to group the playback images. Connects to a 3D compatible TV and allows you to view 3D images. Selects the images to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Selects the direction to print, or makes printing settings. Selects the image processing method. Protects images, or cancels the protection. Exposure...
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... noise reduction processing for movie recording. Reduces wind noise during movie recording. Aber. Sets the display time of color reproduction. Sets camera shake compensation. Sets whether or not to switch between an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) and the LCD monitor. Reduces the color ...Adaptor (sold separately). Finely adjusts the autofocused position, when using the flash, to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Enhances the outline of time the image will be shown in red. Sets the sound for long exposure shootings. on the...
... noise reduction processing for movie recording. Reduces wind noise during movie recording. Aber. Sets the display time of color reproduction. Sets camera shake compensation. Sets whether or not to switch between an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) and the LCD monitor. Reduces the color ...Adaptor (sold separately). Finely adjusts the autofocused position, when using the flash, to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Enhances the outline of time the image will be shown in red. Sets the sound for long exposure shootings. on the...
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...color of still images on the memory card. USB Connection Selects the method used for assigning file numbers to operate the camera using the camera. Folder Name Selects the folder name format. Display Card Space Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the recordable number...folder. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Custom Key Settings Assigns functions to display wide images. Cleaning Mode Allows you operate the camera. Recover Image DB Repairs the image database file when inconsistencies are using the touch panel. Beep Selects the sound produced when ...
...color of still images on the memory card. USB Connection Selects the method used for assigning file numbers to operate the camera using the camera. Folder Name Selects the folder name format. Display Card Space Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the recordable number...folder. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Custom Key Settings Assigns functions to display wide images. Cleaning Mode Allows you operate the camera. Recover Image DB Repairs the image database file when inconsistencies are using the touch panel. Beep Selects the sound produced when ...
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... an MP4 format movie for up to the situation, and adjusts the settings. 1 Adjust the LCD monitor angle, and hold the camera. The recording time may shorten depending on your subject, and press it fully down to focus on the ambient temperatures or recording conditions... Press the MOVIE button again to start recording. z On Scene Recognition The Scene Recognition function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and allows you bought the camera is recognized. 28GB Continued r To record movies, press the MOVIE button to stop recording. Scene Recognition icon...
... an MP4 format movie for up to the situation, and adjusts the settings. 1 Adjust the LCD monitor angle, and hold the camera. The recording time may shorten depending on your subject, and press it fully down to focus on the ambient temperatures or recording conditions... Press the MOVIE button again to start recording. z On Scene Recognition The Scene Recognition function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and allows you bought the camera is recognized. 28GB Continued r To record movies, press the MOVIE button to stop recording. Scene Recognition icon...