α Handbook
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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). 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
α Handbook
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...Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Precision Dig. Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Selects the aspect ratio. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4.... Exposure Comp. Selects the method used . Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Selects the...
...Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Precision Dig. Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Selects the aspect ratio. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4.... Exposure Comp. Selects the method used . Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Selects the...
α Handbook
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...select [Remote Cdr.] t [On]. 49GB Notes • Since the shutter speed becomes slow and the camera shake tends to adjust the focus. 5 Press and hold the SHUTTER button on the Wireless Remote Commander.... Sample photo Menu search search Index 1 [Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Manual Exposure]. 2 Press the bottom of the control wheel to select shutter speed. 3 Turn the control ... time, the more easily, it again stops BULB shooting. z Using the Remote Commander (NEX-5/5C) Pressing the SHUTTER button on the Wireless Remote Commander triggers BULB shooting and pressing it...
...select [Remote Cdr.] t [On]. 49GB Notes • Since the shutter speed becomes slow and the camera shake tends to adjust the focus. 5 Press and hold the SHUTTER button on the Wireless Remote Commander.... Sample photo Menu search search Index 1 [Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Manual Exposure]. 2 Press the bottom of the control wheel to select shutter speed. 3 Turn the control ... time, the more easily, it again stops BULB shooting. z Using the Remote Commander (NEX-5/5C) Pressing the SHUTTER button on the Wireless Remote Commander triggers BULB shooting and pressing it...
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... closer than the minimum shooting distance of the horizontal line. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C 18 mm (23/32 in .). * The image sensor is the part of contents Sample photo Menu search search AF/MF Select Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t desired mode. (Autofocus)...To measure the exact distance to make fine focus adjustment manually (Direct Manual Focus). Table of the camera that acts as the film. • If the subject is enlarged automatically to enable you can prevent the image from the lens contact surface to the image sensor is about 18 ...
... closer than the minimum shooting distance of the horizontal line. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C 18 mm (23/32 in .). * The image sensor is the part of contents Sample photo Menu search search AF/MF Select Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t desired mode. (Autofocus)...To measure the exact distance to make fine focus adjustment manually (Direct Manual Focus). Table of the camera that acts as the film. • If the subject is enlarged automatically to enable you can prevent the image from the lens contact surface to the image sensor is about 18 ...
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NEX-5C/3C do not have set up into the camera, and shoot still images. Standby. Notes • When you purchased the card. • Do not use an Eye-Fi card inserted in the camera on the Eye-Fi card. If the communication status is displayed on the card to your computer..., refer to be sent. On Enables the upload function. Connecting. Transferring images using an Eye-Fi card (commercially available). Images are to the manual supplied with the Eye-Fi card. • The power save function of the countries/regions where you use the upload function when using an Eye...
NEX-5C/3C do not have set up into the camera, and shoot still images. Standby. Notes • When you purchased the card. • Do not use an Eye-Fi card inserted in the camera on the Eye-Fi card. If the communication status is displayed on the card to your computer..., refer to be sent. On Enables the upload function. Connecting. Transferring images using an Eye-Fi card (commercially available). Images are to the manual supplied with the Eye-Fi card. • The power save function of the countries/regions where you use the upload function when using an Eye...
3D functions provided by firmware update 02
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Please refer to the "Instruction Manual" and the "α Handbook" contained on the supplied CD-ROM. © 2010 Sony Corporation A-DRG-100-12(1) NEX-3/NEX-5/NEX-5C The 3D functions provided by this firmware update are described in this booklet.
Please refer to the "Instruction Manual" and the "α Handbook" contained on the supplied CD-ROM. © 2010 Sony Corporation A-DRG-100-12(1) NEX-3/NEX-5/NEX-5C The 3D functions provided by this firmware update are described in this booklet.
Instruction Manual
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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. Additional information on this product and answers to the computer Others NEX-3/NEX-3C/NEX-5/NEX-5C E-mount
Instruction Manual
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...means it has been UL Listed. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NEX-3 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Operation is ...FCC Rules. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NEX-5 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. GB 4 For Customers in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA ...
...means it has been UL Listed. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NEX-3 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Operation is ...FCC Rules. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NEX-5 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. GB 4 For Customers in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA ...
Instruction Manual
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... is for illustrations in this manual, unless otherwise specified. Checking the functions available Menu list 50 Functions available for each model are as follows: Model NEX-5/5C* NEX-3/3C* Movie file format AVCHD**/MPEG-4 MPEG-4 Remote control Available Not available * NEX-5C/3C are not compatible ...with the supplied software 60 Creating a movie disc (NEX-5/5C 61 Others Checking the number of recordable images 63 List of the camera. 1080 60i-compatible camera: 60i 1080 50i-compatible camera: 50i GB 8 The differences between each shooting mode 56 Flash modes...
... is for illustrations in this manual, unless otherwise specified. Checking the functions available Menu list 50 Functions available for each model are as follows: Model NEX-5/5C* NEX-3/3C* Movie file format AVCHD**/MPEG-4 MPEG-4 Remote control Available Not available * NEX-5C/3C are not compatible ...with the supplied software 60 Creating a movie disc (NEX-5/5C 61 Others Checking the number of recordable images 63 List of the camera. 1080 60i-compatible camera: 60i 1080 50i-compatible camera: 50i GB 8 The differences between each shooting mode 56 Flash modes...
Instruction Manual
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This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses. Model name NEX-5A/5CA/3A/3CA NEX-5D/5CD/3D/3CD NEX-5H/5CH NEX-5K/5CK/3K/3CK Lens E16 mm E18 - 55 mm and E16 mm E18 - 200 mm E18 - 55 mm GB 9 The model name varies depending on the supplied lens.
This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses. Model name NEX-5A/5CA/3A/3CA NEX-5D/5CD/3D/3CD NEX-5H/5CH NEX-5K/5CK/3K/3CK Lens E16 mm E18 - 55 mm and E16 mm E18 - 200 mm E18 - 55 mm GB 9 The model name varies depending on the supplied lens.
Instruction Manual
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...; E16 mm single focus lens/Lens cap/Lens rear cap (1) • E18 - 55 mm zoom lens/Lens cap (1) (attached to the camera)/Lens hood (1) • USB cable (1) • Shoulder strap (1) x NEX-5H/5CH • E18 - 200 mm zoom lens/Lens cap/Lens rear cap (1) (attached to the camera)/Lens hood (1) • Extender for α camera - α Handbook • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) • Power cord (mains...
...; E16 mm single focus lens/Lens cap/Lens rear cap (1) • E18 - 55 mm zoom lens/Lens cap (1) (attached to the camera)/Lens hood (1) • USB cable (1) • Shoulder strap (1) x NEX-5H/5CH • E18 - 200 mm zoom lens/Lens cap/Lens rear cap (1) (attached to the camera)/Lens hood (1) • Extender for α camera - α Handbook • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) • Power cord (mains...
Instruction Manual
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E18 - 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-5D/ 5CD/5K/5CK/3D/3CD/3K/ 3CK) E16 mm F2.8 (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. GB 15 Preparing the camera A Hood index B Focusing ring C Zooming ring D Focal-length scale E Focal-length index F Lens contacts* G Mounting index * Do not touch this part directly. x 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-5D/ 5CD/5K/5CK/3D/3CD/3K/ 3CK) E16 mm F2.8 (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. GB 15 Preparing the camera A Hood index B Focusing ring C Zooming ring D Focal-length scale E Focal-length index F Lens contacts* G Mounting index * Do not touch this part directly. x Lens On the E18 - 200 mm lens, refer to the instruction manual of the E18 - 200 mm lens (supplied).
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...drive mode, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. Info./Disp. x Camera Allows you to access all shooting tips. Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus... auto focusing or manual focusing. (Autofocus/DMF/Manualfocus) Selects the area to be focused on the shooting screen. (Display Info./No Disp. Basic Info) * NEX-5/5C only Checking ...the functions available GB 51 Switches the information to be displayed on . (Multi/Center/Flexible Spot) Selects the autofocus method. (Single-shot AF/Continuous AF) Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens...
...drive mode, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. Info./Disp. x Camera Allows you to access all shooting tips. Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus... auto focusing or manual focusing. (Autofocus/DMF/Manualfocus) Selects the area to be focused on the shooting screen. (Display Info./No Disp. Basic Info) * NEX-5/5C only Checking ...the functions available GB 51 Switches the information to be displayed on . (Multi/Center/Flexible Spot) Selects the autofocus method. (Single-shot AF/Continuous AF) Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens...
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...on the selected shooting mode. Functions available for each shooting mode The functions you purchased the card. Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure - Use Eye-Fi cards in accordance with the law of the countries/regions where you can be limited also by conditions ...- - - - - - Detection - - - - - - - - - - Smile Shutter - - - Shoot Mode Exposure Comp. Eye-Fi cards can use are displayed in the countries/regions where they were purchased. NEX-5C/3C do not have this function. Continuous Face Adv. Intelligent Auto -
...on the selected shooting mode. Functions available for each shooting mode The functions you purchased the card. Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure - Use Eye-Fi cards in accordance with the law of the countries/regions where you can be limited also by conditions ...- - - - - - Detection - - - - - - - - - - Smile Shutter - - - Shoot Mode Exposure Comp. Eye-Fi cards can use are displayed in the countries/regions where they were purchased. NEX-5C/3C do not have this function. Continuous Face Adv. Intelligent Auto -
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...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 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 the E18 - 200 mm lens (supplied). diameter × height) (...
...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 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 the E18 - 200 mm lens (supplied). diameter × height) (...
New functions provided by firmware update 03
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Please refer to the "Instruction Manual," and the "α Handbook" contained on the supplied CD-ROM. © 2010 Sony Corporation A-DTQ-100-11(1) NEX-3/NEX-5/NEX-5C The new functions provided by this firmware update and their respective operations are described here.
Please refer to the "Instruction Manual," and the "α Handbook" contained on the supplied CD-ROM. © 2010 Sony Corporation A-DTQ-100-11(1) NEX-3/NEX-5/NEX-5C The new functions provided by this firmware update and their respective operations are described here.