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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 smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Allows you to access all shooting tips. Index Image Size Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket shooting. Image Size Movie Selects the image size. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size.... Exposure Comp. Sets the sensitivity of contents Sample photo Menu search search Camera Allows you to fire the flash. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to make brightness settings such as metering mode, and color settings...
...a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Allows you to access all shooting tips. Index Image Size Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket shooting. Image Size Movie Selects the image size. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size.... Exposure Comp. Sets the sensitivity of contents Sample photo Menu search search Camera Allows you to fire the flash. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to make brightness settings such as metering mode, and color settings...
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... images while zooming in on the screen returns to the normal size, and movie recording starts. • As the image is zoomed by digital processing, the image quality deteriorates compared to ten times. 4 To stop zooming, press [Exit]. You can use this item when using the... was used. 57GB Zoom] is working, zooming is attached. • You cannot set this item only when a single focus lens is canceled, the image on the center portion. 1 Attach a single focus lens. 2 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Precision Dig. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Precision Dig.
... images while zooming in on the screen returns to the normal size, and movie recording starts. • As the image is zoomed by digital processing, the image quality deteriorates compared to ten times. 4 To stop zooming, press [Exit]. You can use this item when using the... was used. 57GB Zoom] is working, zooming is attached. • You cannot set this item only when a single focus lens is canceled, the image on the center portion. 1 Attach a single focus lens. 2 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Precision Dig. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Precision Dig.
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... for professional purposes. • The image size is fixed to a common format, such as JPEG in that it is suitable when you to [L]. Select this camera. A RAW file is fixed to perform any kind of [Standard] is compressed in order to RAW format images. • You cannot use [Auto HDR]... is different from a more files to be readjusted. Since the compression rate of [Standard] is higher than that of [Fine], the file size of digital processing. This is the raw material to be recorded on the CD-ROM (supplied) in the JPEG format when recorded. File format: JPEG The image...
... for professional purposes. • The image size is fixed to a common format, such as JPEG in that it is suitable when you to [L]. Select this camera. A RAW file is fixed to perform any kind of [Standard] is compressed in order to RAW format images. • You cannot use [Auto HDR]... is different from a more files to be readjusted. Since the compression rate of [Standard] is higher than that of [Fine], the file size of digital processing. This is the raw material to be recorded on the CD-ROM (supplied) in the JPEG format when recorded. File format: JPEG The image...
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... with AAC audio, mp4 format. Other AVCHD format compatible devices which are not compatible with Dolby Digital audio, AVCHD format. Devices which are not compatible with this camera cannot be played by the following marks on the bottom of contents Sample photo Menu search search ...File Format (NEX-5/5C) Selects the movie file format. 1 [Menu] t [Image Size] t [File Format] t desired mode. This file format...
... with AAC audio, mp4 format. Other AVCHD format compatible devices which are not compatible with Dolby Digital audio, AVCHD format. Devices which are not compatible with this camera cannot be played by the following marks on the bottom of contents Sample photo Menu search search ...File Format (NEX-5/5C) Selects the movie file format. 1 [Menu] t [Image Size] t [File Format] t desired mode. This file format...
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... images that were recorded with Adobe RGB on your purpose. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Color Space] t desired setting. You can change the color space, depending on the camera or non-Adobe RGBcompliant devices, the images are represented with combinations of numbers or the range of color reproduction is for applications or printers that... the image starts with "_DSC." When a large part of the subject is vivid green or red, Adobe RGB is the standard color space of the digital camera. sRGB AdobeRGB This is effective. Index 93GB
... images that were recorded with Adobe RGB on your purpose. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Color Space] t desired setting. You can change the color space, depending on the camera or non-Adobe RGBcompliant devices, the images are represented with combinations of numbers or the range of color reproduction is for applications or printers that... the image starts with "_DSC." When a large part of the subject is vivid green or red, Adobe RGB is the standard color space of the digital camera. sRGB AdobeRGB This is effective. Index 93GB
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...NEX-5/5C) The AVCHD format is used to record a high definition (HD) signal of either the 1080i specification*1 or the 720p specification*2 using efficient data compression coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is a high definition digital video camera... than the above mentioned cannot be recorded on your camera records with the high definition image quality (HD) mentioned below. Recording and playback on your camera Based on a digital video camera recorder to compress audio data. The MPEG-4 AVC...
...NEX-5/5C) The AVCHD format is used to record a high definition (HD) signal of either the 1080i specification*1 or the 720p specification*2 using efficient data compression coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is a high definition digital video camera... than the above mentioned cannot be recorded on your camera records with the high definition image quality (HD) mentioned below. Recording and playback on your camera Based on a digital video camera recorder to compress audio data. The MPEG-4 AVC...
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Additional information on this product and answers to the computer Others NEX-3/NEX-3C/NEX-5/NEX-5C E-mount Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. ©2010 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand NEX-3/NEX-5 4-183-856-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual 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-3/NEX-3C/NEX-5/NEX-5C E-mount Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. ©2010 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand NEX-3/NEX-5 4-183-856-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual 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.
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... Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles. (Big Smile/Normal Smile/Slight Smile) Selects the direction to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. (Right/Left/Up/Down) Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket.../Flexible Spot) Selects the autofocus method. (Single-shot AF/Continuous AF) Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used. Basic Info) * NEX-5/5C only Checking the functions available GB 51 x Camera Allows you to access all shooting tips. Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus...
... Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles. (Big Smile/Normal Smile/Slight Smile) Selects the direction to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. (Right/Left/Up/Down) Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket.../Flexible Spot) Selects the autofocus method. (Single-shot AF/Continuous AF) Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used. Basic Info) * NEX-5/5C only Checking the functions available GB 51 x Camera Allows you to access all shooting tips. Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus...
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GB 76 Specifications Camera [System] Camera type: Interchangeable lens digital camera Lens: E-mount lens [Image sensor] Image sensor: 23.4 × 15.6 mm (APS-C format) CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of image sensor: Approx. 14 600 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 14 200 000 pixels [Anti-dust] ...for an hour after the CHARGE lamp goes out. The pictures used in this manual are reproduced images, and are incompatible with F2.8 lens) ISO sensitivity (Recommended exposure index): Auto, ISO 200 to 12800 Exposure compensation: ±2.0 EV (1/3 EV step) [Shutter] Type:...
GB 76 Specifications Camera [System] Camera type: Interchangeable lens digital camera Lens: E-mount lens [Image sensor] Image sensor: 23.4 × 15.6 mm (APS-C format) CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of image sensor: Approx. 14 600 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 14 200 000 pixels [Anti-dust] ...for an hour after the CHARGE lamp goes out. The pictures used in this manual are reproduced images, and are incompatible with F2.8 lens) ISO sensitivity (Recommended exposure index): Auto, ISO 200 to 12800 Exposure compensation: ±2.0 EV (1/3 EV step) [Shutter] Type:...
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...camera only) Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) File format: Still image: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline) compliant, DPOF compatible NEX-5/5C: Movie (AVCHD format): AVCHD Ver. 1.0 compliant Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch, equipped with Dolby Digital...-4 AAC-LC 2ch NEX-3/3C: Movie: MPEG-4 Visual USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) Flash Flash guide number: GN 7 (in meters at ISO 100) Recycling time: Approx. 4 seconds Flash coverage: Covering 16 mm lens (focal length that the lens indicates) Flash compensation:...
...camera only) Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) File format: Still image: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline) compliant, DPOF compatible NEX-5/5C: Movie (AVCHD format): AVCHD Ver. 1.0 compliant Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch, equipped with Dolby Digital...-4 AAC-LC 2ch NEX-3/3C: Movie: MPEG-4 Visual USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) Flash Flash guide number: GN 7 (in meters at ISO 100) Recycling time: Approx. 4 seconds Flash coverage: Covering 16 mm lens (focal length that the lens indicates) Flash compensation:...
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...single focus lens E18 - 55 mm zoom lens Camera NEX-5A/5CA/5D/5CD/ NEX-5D/5CD/5K/5CK/ 3A/3CA/3D/3CD 3D/3CD/3K/3CK Equivalent 24 35 mm-format focal length*1 (mm) 27 - 82.5 Lens groups-elements Angle of the E18 - 200 mm lens (supplied). Lens On the E18 - 200 mm lens, refer... steps)*3 67 (2 3/8) - *4 194 (6 7/8) Approx. 4 steps *1 The values for equivalent 35 mm-format focal length and angle of view are based on digital cameras equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor. *2 Minimum focus is the shortest distance from the image sensor to the instruction manual of view*1 Minimum focus...
...single focus lens E18 - 55 mm zoom lens Camera NEX-5A/5CA/5D/5CD/ NEX-5D/5CD/5K/5CK/ 3A/3CA/3D/3CD 3D/3CD/3K/3CK Equivalent 24 35 mm-format focal length*1 (mm) 27 - 82.5 Lens groups-elements Angle of the E18 - 200 mm lens (supplied). Lens On the E18 - 200 mm lens, refer... steps)*3 67 (2 3/8) - *4 194 (6 7/8) Approx. 4 steps *1 The values for equivalent 35 mm-format focal length and angle of view are based on digital cameras equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor. *2 Minimum focus is the shortest distance from the image sensor to the instruction manual of view*1 Minimum focus...