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... 10) Shooting sunset/night scenes (page 11) Shooting fast moving subjects (page 12) If you click on a photo, the screen will jump to the shooting tips displayed on the screen of the camera. Refer to those descriptions in addition to the page describing the function recommended for details of operation. You...
... 10) Shooting sunset/night scenes (page 11) Shooting fast moving subjects (page 12) If you click on a photo, the screen will jump to the shooting tips displayed on the screen of the camera. Refer to those descriptions in addition to the page describing the function recommended for details of operation. You...
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... in two ways; parts of a finger nail. - image Slide your finger. Using a pointed object, such as a pencil, ball-point pen, or the tip of the control wheel, and then press the center. by one or the other is also touching the screen elsewhere. 27GB Continued r Operating the touch... the hand holding the camera is touching and sliding your finger up or down on the playback screen. Table of contents Sample photo Operations (NEX-5R only) You can perform most operations using the touch panel: - Operation Control wheel Touch panel Selecting an item Turn or press the...
... in two ways; parts of a finger nail. - image Slide your finger. Using a pointed object, such as a pencil, ball-point pen, or the tip of the control wheel, and then press the center. by one or the other is also touching the screen elsewhere. 27GB Continued r Operating the touch... the hand holding the camera is touching and sliding your finger up or down on the playback screen. Table of contents Sample photo Operations (NEX-5R only) You can perform most operations using the touch panel: - Operation Control wheel Touch panel Selecting an item Turn or press the...
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... shooting functions than those of Intelligent Auto shooting. Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Touch Shutter (NEX-5R only) Object Tracking Zoom Face Detection Face Registration Smile Shutter Auto Port. Sets whether to express the movement of the subject...shooting conditions automatically, performs Auto HDR, and chooses the best image. Adjusts the aperture and shutter speed. Framing Soft Skin Effect Shooting Tip List Selects the drive mode, such as exposure mode, panoramic, [Scene Selection]. Registers or changes the person to be focused on ...
... shooting functions than those of Intelligent Auto shooting. Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Touch Shutter (NEX-5R only) Object Tracking Zoom Face Detection Face Registration Smile Shutter Auto Port. Sets whether to express the movement of the subject...shooting conditions automatically, performs Auto HDR, and chooses the best image. Adjusts the aperture and shutter speed. Framing Soft Skin Effect Shooting Tip List Selects the drive mode, such as exposure mode, panoramic, [Scene Selection]. Registers or changes the person to be focused on ...
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... The subject reflects light such as mirror, or has shiny surfaces. - Menu Index Shooting still images using touch operation (Touch Shutter function) (NEX-5R only) The camera adjusts the focus and releases the shutter automatically when you simply touch the subject that you want to focus on the... that is displayed on the screen where you want to focus on the subject automatically, the focus indicator blinks. Table of contents Sample photo z Tips for shooting a still image of a subject that you touched it. Focus is distant. - Cannot focus. • Focusing may be difficult in...
... The subject reflects light such as mirror, or has shiny surfaces. - Menu Index Shooting still images using touch operation (Touch Shutter function) (NEX-5R only) The camera adjusts the focus and releases the shutter automatically when you simply touch the subject that you want to focus on the... that is displayed on the screen where you want to focus on the subject automatically, the focus indicator blinks. Table of contents Sample photo z Tips for shooting a still image of a subject that you touched it. Focus is distant. - Cannot focus. • Focusing may be difficult in...
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... may not be noticeable, depending on both the subject and the background. : You can focus on the distance from the subject or the lens used. z Tips for a better result of contents Sample photo Menu Index Bkground Defocus Photo Creativity allows you to defocus the background easily to make the subject stand...
... may not be noticeable, depending on both the subject and the background. : You can focus on the distance from the subject or the lens used. z Tips for a better result of contents Sample photo Menu Index Bkground Defocus Photo Creativity allows you to defocus the background easily to make the subject stand...
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.... Using the [Photo Creativity] menu, you can access the [Photo Creativity] menu by pressing the bottom part of a subject that is backlit. Focus is poor. - z Tips for shooting a still image of the control wheel in progress. The subject is difficult to focus on When the camera cannot focus on the subject...
.... Using the [Photo Creativity] menu, you can access the [Photo Creativity] menu by pressing the bottom part of a subject that is backlit. Focus is poor. - z Tips for shooting a still image of the control wheel in progress. The subject is difficult to focus on When the camera cannot focus on the subject...
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... cameras may not be discontinued in the following subjects: - that the section is in the same direction as the indication on the screen (NEX-5R only). • Panoramic images shot with little contrast such as waves or water falls. - z Playing back scrolling panoramic images You ... button halfway, so that are too close to pause. There is better suited for shooting a panoramic image Pan the camera in motion. - z Tips for still subjects, rather than surroundings. • [Sweep Panorama] recording may fail. This indicator shows the displayed area of the control wheel again...
... cameras may not be discontinued in the following subjects: - that the section is in the same direction as the indication on the screen (NEX-5R only). • Panoramic images shot with little contrast such as waves or water falls. - z Playing back scrolling panoramic images You ... button halfway, so that are too close to pause. There is better suited for shooting a panoramic image Pan the camera in motion. - z Tips for still subjects, rather than surroundings. • [Sweep Panorama] recording may fail. This indicator shows the displayed area of the control wheel again...
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...). • You cannot use the [Self-portrait Self-timer] function when a flash is attached to the camera (NEX-5R only). The flash will operate even in bright daylight, and make faces come out brighter. 78GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu...setting of 1 m (3.3 feet) or greater. • When shooting a backlit subject, select [Fill-flash]. z Tips on the lens. • Do not use a commercially available flash with high-voltage synchro terminals or with reverse polarity (NEX-6 only). • Accessories for the existing accessory shoe for A-mount camera (Auto-lock Accessory Shoe) can...
...). • You cannot use the [Self-portrait Self-timer] function when a flash is attached to the camera (NEX-5R only). The flash will operate even in bright daylight, and make faces come out brighter. 78GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu...setting of 1 m (3.3 feet) or greater. • When shooting a backlit subject, select [Fill-flash]. z Tips on the lens. • Do not use a commercially available flash with high-voltage synchro terminals or with reverse polarity (NEX-6 only). • Accessories for the existing accessory shoe for A-mount camera (Auto-lock Accessory Shoe) can...
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..., etc. 2 Try to be as level as possible. Keep the eyes narrowed. 3 Give a clear smile with OPTION. 92GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index z Tips for better capturing of the camera and be detected when the teeth are shown. • The shutter operates when any person whose smile is detected...
..., etc. 2 Try to be as level as possible. Keep the eyes narrowed. 3 Give a clear smile with OPTION. 92GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index z Tips for better capturing of the camera and be detected when the teeth are shown. • The shutter operates when any person whose smile is detected...
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Use the control wheel to scroll the text up and down. Table of contents]. Use this item when you want to look at shooting tips you to search through all shooting tips in the camera. You can access a tip from the [Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Shooting Tip List Allows you have seen before. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Shooting Tip List]. 2 Search for the desired shooting tip. Turn the control wheel to scroll the text (NEX-5R only). 95GB Notes • You cannot scroll the text by sliding your finger across the screen.
Use the control wheel to scroll the text up and down. Table of contents]. Use this item when you want to look at shooting tips you to search through all shooting tips in the camera. You can access a tip from the [Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Shooting Tip List Allows you have seen before. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Shooting Tip List]. 2 Search for the desired shooting tip. Turn the control wheel to scroll the text (NEX-5R only). 95GB Notes • You cannot scroll the text by sliding your finger across the screen.
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Sample photo Menu Index 99GB Standard Wide The images are scrolled when you press the center of contents z Tips for selecting the image size The images appear differently, depending on the mode selected. Table of the control wheel.
Sample photo Menu Index 99GB Standard Wide The images are scrolled when you press the center of contents z Tips for selecting the image size The images appear differently, depending on the mode selected. Table of the control wheel.
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...values (- Notes • You cannot use [Flash Comp.] with the change of the flash. NEX-5R: 1 Attach the flash and raise it. 2 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Flash Comp.] t desired value. z Tips to adjust the brightness when shooting people • It is outside the maximum range of the... and images brighter. side) makes the flash level lower and images darker. Flash compensation changes the amount of contents Sample photo Menu Index Flash Comp. NEX-6: 1 Press the (flash pop-up the flash. 2 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Flash Comp.] t desired value. Selecting lower values (- ...
...values (- Notes • You cannot use [Flash Comp.] with the change of the flash. NEX-5R: 1 Attach the flash and raise it. 2 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Flash Comp.] t desired value. z Tips to adjust the brightness when shooting people • It is outside the maximum range of the... and images brighter. side) makes the flash level lower and images darker. Flash compensation changes the amount of contents Sample photo Menu Index Flash Comp. NEX-6: 1 Press the (flash pop-up the flash. 2 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Flash Comp.] t desired value. Selecting lower values (- ...
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...Mode Flash Comp. AEL button (NEX-6 only) Sample photo Menu Index Func. of contents Custom Key Settings Assigning functions to the various keys allows you to speed up operations by pressing the appropriate key on Smartphone Download Appli. Tips AF/MF Select Autofocus Mode Autofocus...] t [Custom Key Settings] t Assigns functions to the soft keys using [Func. Framing Soft Skin Effect Quality Soft key B Setting Shoot. Tips Autofocus Mode Zoom Face Detection Smile Shutter Soft key B White Balance Metering Mode DRO/Auto HDR Picture Effect Creative Style Flash Mode Flash Comp. MF...
...Mode Flash Comp. AEL button (NEX-6 only) Sample photo Menu Index Func. of contents Custom Key Settings Assigning functions to the various keys allows you to speed up operations by pressing the appropriate key on Smartphone Download Appli. Tips AF/MF Select Autofocus Mode Autofocus...] t [Custom Key Settings] t Assigns functions to the soft keys using [Func. Framing Soft Skin Effect Quality Soft key B Setting Shoot. Tips Autofocus Mode Zoom Face Detection Smile Shutter Soft key B White Balance Metering Mode DRO/Auto HDR Picture Effect Creative Style Flash Mode Flash Comp. MF...
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... a spray type blower as it may scatter water droplets inside the camera body. • Do not put the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the lens mount area, so that the tip of the blower does not touch the image sensor. • Hold the camera's face downward to prevent the dust...
... a spray type blower as it may scatter water droplets inside the camera body. • Do not put the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the lens mount area, so that the tip of the blower does not touch the image sensor. • Hold the camera's face downward to prevent the dust...
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Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed. • When you insert the battery pack, use the tip of the battery pack to push the lock lever. • You can only use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • The ... the camera for about 1 minute, re-insert the battery pack, and then turn on the power. 3 Reset the settings (page 186). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Cannot turn on the camera. • Install the battery pack correctly. • The battery pack is discharged. Replace the battery pack...
Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed. • When you insert the battery pack, use the tip of the battery pack to push the lock lever. • You can only use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • The ... the camera for about 1 minute, re-insert the battery pack, and then turn on the power. 3 Reset the settings (page 186). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Cannot turn on the camera. • Install the battery pack correctly. • The battery pack is discharged. Replace the battery pack...
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...-timer 141 Self-timer 56 Self-timer(Cont 57 Send to Computer 121 Setup 32 Sharpness 114 Shooting 36 Movie 36 Still image 36 Shooting Tip List 95 Shutter Priority 74 Shutter speed 74 Single-shot AF 83 Slide Show 117 Slow Sync 77 Smile Shutter 91 Soft keys 26 Soft...
...-timer 141 Self-timer 56 Self-timer(Cont 57 Send to Computer 121 Setup 32 Sharpness 114 Shooting 36 Movie 36 Still image 36 Shooting Tip List 95 Shutter Priority 74 Shutter speed 74 Single-shot AF 83 Slide Show 117 Slow Sync 77 Smile Shutter 91 Soft keys 26 Soft...
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... lever The battery pack can be charged even when it has not been fully depleted. Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack When using the tip of the battery to press the lock lever. The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack can also be sure to charge the NP-FW50 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (supplied...
... lever The battery pack can be charged even when it has not been fully depleted. Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack When using the tip of the battery to press the lock lever. The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack can also be sure to charge the NP-FW50 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (supplied...
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You can hide the Help Guides by selecting MENU t [Camera] t [Shooting Tip List]. You can display shooting tips for better shooting. Tips] to explain the selected function, when you change the setting, etc. x Help Guides The camera displays the Help Guides to the ... Using the guide function of the camera The camera provides various "Help Guides" which explain the functions, and "Shooting tips" which introduce tips for better shooting from [Table of the camera. x Shooting tips You can also assign [Shoot. Use these guides to make better use of contents] by selecting MENU t [Setup]...
You can hide the Help Guides by selecting MENU t [Camera] t [Shooting Tip List]. You can display shooting tips for better shooting. Tips] to explain the selected function, when you change the setting, etc. x Help Guides The camera displays the Help Guides to the ... Using the guide function of the camera The camera provides various "Help Guides" which explain the functions, and "Shooting tips" which introduce tips for better shooting from [Table of the camera. x Shooting tips You can also assign [Shoot. Use these guides to make better use of contents] by selecting MENU t [Setup]...
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z Tips for a better result of Background Defocus • Move closer to restore the original status. • You can record a movie with a value adjusted with the defocusing ...
z Tips for a better result of Background Defocus • Move closer to restore the original status. • You can record a movie with a value adjusted with the defocusing ...
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... ratio, etc. Info./Level/Histogram/For viewfinder) Checking the functions available x Image Size Allows you to access all shooting tips. Face Registration Smile Shutter Auto Port. Framing Soft Skin Effect Shooting Tip List LCD Display (DISP) Finder Display(DISP) DISP Button(Monitor) Registers or changes the person to be given priority in...
... ratio, etc. Info./Level/Histogram/For viewfinder) Checking the functions available x Image Size Allows you to access all shooting tips. Face Registration Smile Shutter Auto Port. Framing Soft Skin Effect Shooting Tip List LCD Display (DISP) Finder Display(DISP) DISP Button(Monitor) Registers or changes the person to be given priority in...