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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 (Playback) button (26) B ON/OFF (Power) switch C Shutter button (23) D Remote sensor (39) E AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp F Speaker G Microphone H Smart Accessory Terminal I Lens J Lens release button K Mount L Image sensor* M Lens contacts* * Do not touch this part directly. When the lens is removed (NEX-5/5C/3/3C) Index 11GB Continued r Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Identifying parts NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
A (Playback) button (26) B ON/OFF (Power) switch C Shutter button (23) D Remote sensor (39) E AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp F Speaker G Microphone H Smart Accessory Terminal I Lens J Lens release button K Mount L Image sensor* M Lens contacts* * Do not touch this part directly. When the lens is removed (NEX-5/5C/3/3C) Index 11GB Continued r Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Identifying parts NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
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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. 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 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).
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. 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 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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Selects the method used . Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to fire the flash. Selects the direction to suit the faces. Switches the information to be displayed on . Selects the compression format. Selects... Sets the ISO sensitivity. 20GB Continued r ISO Compensates for detecting smiles. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Exposure Comp. Selects the area to be focused on the...
Selects the method used . Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to fire the flash. Selects the direction to suit the faces. Switches the information to be displayed on . Selects the compression format. Selects... Sets the ISO sensitivity. 20GB Continued r ISO Compensates for detecting smiles. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Exposure Comp. Selects the area to be focused on the...
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...Volume Settings Specify Printing DiusrpinlagypClaoynbteacnkts Deletes images. Selects the folder of still images to release the shutter when there is no lens. 21GB Continued r Sets the sound volume of flash light. Switches the information to adjust the composition of images. Turns ... Playback Allows you to set playback functions. Index Setup Allows you to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Changes the range of color reproduction. Plays back images automatically. Shooting Settings AF Illuminator Red Eye Reduction Auto Review...
...Volume Settings Specify Printing DiusrpinlagypClaoynbteacnkts Deletes images. Selects the folder of still images to release the shutter when there is no lens. 21GB Continued r Sets the sound volume of flash light. Switches the information to adjust the composition of images. Turns ... Playback Allows you to set playback functions. Index Setup Allows you to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Changes the range of color reproduction. Plays back images automatically. Shooting Settings AF Illuminator Red Eye Reduction Auto Review...
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...date and time. Display Color Selects the color of the camera and the lens. CTRL FOR HDMI Sets whether or not to clean the image sensor. Cleaning Mode Allows you to operate the camera with movies. Reset Default Resets the camera to the power save mode. Main Settings Beep Selects ...search search Long Exposure NR Sets the noise reduction processing for movie recording. Help Guide Display Turns the Help Guide on the memory card. NEX-5C/3C do not have this function. LCD Brightness Sets the brightness of still images on or off. Wide Image Selects a method to...
...date and time. Display Color Selects the color of the camera and the lens. CTRL FOR HDMI Sets whether or not to clean the image sensor. Cleaning Mode Allows you to operate the camera with movies. Reset Default Resets the camera to the power save mode. Main Settings Beep Selects ...search search Long Exposure NR Sets the noise reduction processing for movie recording. Help Guide Display Turns the Help Guide on the memory card. NEX-5C/3C do not have this function. LCD Brightness Sets the brightness of still images on or off. Wide Image Selects a method to...
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.... • The defocusing effect may not be noticeable, depending on the distance from the subject or the lens used. • The Background Defocus Control function does not operate when an A-mount lens is enabled, the camera analyzes the scene when you press the center of Background Defocus • Move closer to the subject...
.... • The defocusing effect may not be noticeable, depending on the distance from the subject or the lens used. • The Background Defocus Control function does not operate when an A-mount lens is enabled, the camera analyzes the scene when you press the center of Background Defocus • Move closer to the subject...
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... a moving subject such as a moving bicycle or a walking person. Fires right before the exposure is completed every time you trigger the shutter. Remove the lens hood when using the flash. • When using the flash. (Flash Off) (Autoflash) (Fill-flash) (Slow Sync.) (Rear Sync.) Does not ... search Flash Mode In a dark location, using the flash allows you to shoot the subject brightly, and it is dark or against light. Or, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Flash Mode] t desired mode. 3 Raise the flash when using the flash, shoot the subject at a distance of 1 m (3.3 feet) or greater. • ...
... a moving subject such as a moving bicycle or a walking person. Fires right before the exposure is completed every time you trigger the shutter. Remove the lens hood when using the flash. • When using the flash. (Flash Off) (Autoflash) (Fill-flash) (Slow Sync.) (Rear Sync.) Does not ... search Flash Mode In a dark location, using the flash allows you to shoot the subject brightly, and it is dark or against light. Or, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Flash Mode] t desired mode. 3 Raise the flash when using the flash, shoot the subject at a distance of 1 m (3.3 feet) or greater. • ...
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Or, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Remote Cdr.]. 2 Focus on the subject, point the transmitter of contents Sample photo Menu search search Remote Cdr. (NEX-5/5C) You can shoot using the SHUTTER and 2SEC (the shutter is not obscured. Table of the Wireless Remote Commander ... instructions supplied with the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Auto HDR] • A lens or hood may cover the remote sensor and prevent the sensor from receiving the light from positions where the light to the remote sensor, and...
Or, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Remote Cdr.]. 2 Focus on the subject, point the transmitter of contents Sample photo Menu search search Remote Cdr. (NEX-5/5C) You can shoot using the SHUTTER and 2SEC (the shutter is not obscured. Table of the Wireless Remote Commander ... instructions supplied with the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Auto HDR] • A lens or hood may cover the remote sensor and prevent the sensor from receiving the light from positions where the light to the remote sensor, and...
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... displayed. In such case, adjust the frame composition so that you can lock the focus, exposure, and white balance. • If a section with other cameras may fail. Press it with W side. • Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway, so that the section is in the same direction... as possible • When using a zoom lens, it is recommended to use it again to the end by pressing the center of the control wheel while panoramic images are played back with...
... displayed. In such case, adjust the frame composition so that you can lock the focus, exposure, and white balance. • If a section with other cameras may fail. Press it with W side. • Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway, so that the section is in the same direction... as possible • When using a zoom lens, it is recommended to use it again to the end by pressing the center of the control wheel while panoramic images are played back with...
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...Focuses automatically. When you measure the exact distance between the subject and the camera. Table of the image sensor*. Adjusts the focus manually. 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 ...the minimum shooting distance of the horizontal line. You can prevent the image from the lens contact surface to pass...
...Focuses automatically. When you measure the exact distance between the subject and the camera. Table of the image sensor*. Adjusts the focus manually. 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 ...the minimum shooting distance of the horizontal line. You can prevent the image from the lens contact surface to pass...
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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 Note • [Autofocus Mode] is fixed to achieve a sharp focus.
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...still 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 zoom in [Quality] • ..., 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. Zoom When a single focus lens is attached, you press the MOVIE button when [Precision Dig. Zoom]. 3 Turn the ...
...still 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 zoom in [Quality] • ..., 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. Zoom When a single focus lens is attached, you press the MOVIE button when [Precision Dig. Zoom]. 3 Turn the ...
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...focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is displayed by a dotted line. Index 87GB The red AF illuminator allows the camera to focus more easily on a subject in [Scene Selection] is selected. - [Sweep Panorama] is selected. - Auto Off Uses the AF illuminator.... using an A-mount lens • When you use the AF illuminator, the normal AF range finder frame is disabled and a new AF range finder frame is locked. 1 [Menu] t...
...focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is displayed by a dotted line. Index 87GB The red AF illuminator allows the camera to focus more easily on a subject in [Scene Selection] is selected. - [Sweep Panorama] is selected. - Auto Off Uses the AF illuminator.... using an A-mount lens • When you use the AF illuminator, the normal AF range finder frame is disabled and a new AF range finder frame is locked. 1 [Menu] t...
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Zoom] • When an A-mount lens (sold separately) is enlarged by 14 times. On Enlarges the image. Movie recording - [Precision Dig. Notes • You cannot use [MF Assist] with the following ...
Zoom] • When an A-mount lens (sold separately) is enlarged by 14 times. On Enlarges the image. Movie recording - [Precision Dig. Notes • You cannot use [MF Assist] with the following ...
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Notes • [On] is selected when using the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] • You cannot set [SteadyShot] when an E16 mm F2.8 or A-mount lens (sold separately) is recommended when you use SteadyShot. On Uses SteadyShot. Off Does not use the SteadyShot function of contents Sample photo Menu search search SteadyShot Sets whether or not you use a tripod. Table of the lens. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [SteadyShot] t desired setting. Index 94GB This setting is attached.
Notes • [On] is selected when using the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] • You cannot set [SteadyShot] when an E16 mm F2.8 or A-mount lens (sold separately) is recommended when you use SteadyShot. On Uses SteadyShot. Off Does not use the SteadyShot function of contents Sample photo Menu search search SteadyShot Sets whether or not you use a tripod. Table of the lens. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [SteadyShot] t desired setting. Index 94GB This setting is attached.
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Table of contents Release w/oLens Sets whether or not the shutter can be released when no lens is attached. Sample photo Menu search search Index 95GB Enable Disable Releases the shutter when no lens is attached. Select this when you attach the camera on an astronomical telescope, etc. Releases the shutter only when a lens is attached. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Release w/oLens] t desired setting.
Table of contents Release w/oLens Sets whether or not the shutter can be released when no lens is attached. Sample photo Menu search search Index 95GB Enable Disable Releases the shutter when no lens is attached. Select this when you attach the camera on an astronomical telescope, etc. Releases the shutter only when a lens is attached. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Release w/oLens] t desired setting.
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Note • The sound of contents Movie Audio Rec Sets whether or not you record the sound during movie recording. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Movie Audio Rec] t desired setting. Table of the lens and the camera in operation will also be recorded, when [On] is selected. Sample photo Menu search search Index 98GB Off Does not record sound. On Records sound (stereo).
Note • The sound of contents Movie Audio Rec Sets whether or not you record the sound during movie recording. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Movie Audio Rec] t desired setting. Table of the lens and the camera in operation will also be recorded, when [On] is selected. Sample photo Menu search search Index 98GB Off Does not record sound. On Records sound (stereo).
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...performed only when the battery level is activated automatically. 3 Detach the lens. 4 Use the blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area. 5 Attach the lens and turn camera off . The message "After cleaning, turn the camera off . The use of an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately)... is recommended. • Do not use a spray blower because it may scatter water droplets inside the camera body. • Do not ...
...performed only when the battery level is activated automatically. 3 Detach the lens. 4 Use the blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area. 5 Attach the lens and turn camera off . The message "After cleaning, turn the camera off . The use of an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately)... is recommended. • Do not use a spray blower because it may scatter water droplets inside the camera body. • Do not ...
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We recommend that you use a sufficient battery or the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). 112GB Note • An update can be performed only when the battery level is released. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Version]. Confirm the version when a firmware update is (three remaining battery icons) or more. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Version Displays the version of your camera and lens.
We recommend that you use a sufficient battery or the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). 112GB Note • An update can be performed only when the battery level is released. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Version]. Confirm the version when a firmware update is (three remaining battery icons) or more. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Version Displays the version of your camera and lens.