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Click the desired sample photo. Refer to those descriptions in addition to the shooting tips displayed on a photo, the screen will jump to capture in a photo, but how can I do?" You may find the answer by going through the sample ... Menu search search Index Sample photo search "This is the scene I want to the page describing the function recommended for shooting that kind of the camera.
Click the desired sample photo. Refer to those descriptions in addition to the shooting tips displayed on a photo, the screen will jump to capture in a photo, but how can I do?" You may find the answer by going through the sample ... Menu search search Index Sample photo search "This is the scene I want to the page describing the function recommended for shooting that kind of the camera.
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Tips z Indication Soft keys C Display z 1/125 F3.5 ±0.0 ±0.0 Indication Focus status Shutter speed Aperture value Metered manual Exposure compensation Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator REC 0:...
Tips z Indication Soft keys C Display z 1/125 F3.5 ±0.0 ±0.0 Indication Focus status Shutter speed Aperture value Metered manual Exposure compensation Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator REC 0:...
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Tips] button. The assigned role (function) of each soft key is shown on the context. To use the function shown at the lower right corner of ...
Tips] button. The assigned role (function) of each soft key is shown on the context. To use the function shown at the lower right corner of ...
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Selects the method used . Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to suit the faces. Detects people's faces automatically, and adjusts focus and exposure to fire the flash. Switches the information to ...the Smile Shutter function for the brightness of contents Sample photo Menu search search Camera Allows you to set the image size and aspect ratio. Selects the direction to access all shooting tips. Selects the aspect ratio. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Brightness...
Selects the method used . Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to suit the faces. Detects people's faces automatically, and adjusts focus and exposure to fire the flash. Switches the information to ...the Smile Shutter function for the brightness of contents Sample photo Menu search search Camera Allows you to set the image size and aspect ratio. Selects the direction to access all shooting tips. Selects the aspect ratio. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Brightness...
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... brighter. Index 31GB Fires every time you trigger the shutter. Or, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Flash Mode] t desired mode. 3 Raise the flash when using the flash allows you to prevent camera shake. Slow sync shooting allows you to shoot the subject brightly, and it is completed every...2 (Flash Mode) on shooting with the flash • The lens hood may block the light of 1 m (3.3 feet) or greater. • When shooting a backlit subject, select [Fill-flash]. Rear sync shooting allows you trigger the shutter. z Tips on the control wheel t desired mode. Table of contents Sample photo...
... brighter. Index 31GB Fires every time you trigger the shutter. Or, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Flash Mode] t desired mode. 3 Raise the flash when using the flash allows you to prevent camera shake. Slow sync shooting allows you to shoot the subject brightly, and it is completed every...2 (Flash Mode) on shooting with the flash • The lens hood may block the light of 1 m (3.3 feet) or greater. • When shooting a backlit subject, select [Fill-flash]. Rear sync shooting allows you trigger the shutter. z Tips on the control wheel t desired mode. Table of contents Sample photo...
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.... z Playing back scrolling panoramic images You can select the direction by [Menu] t [Camera] t [Panorama Direction], and the image size by pressing the center of contents Sample photo Menu search search z Tips for still subjects, rather than moving ones. Shows the displayed area of the image, then... may not be displayed or scrolled correctly. Index 47GB Vertical direction Horizontal direction Radius as short as possible • When using a zoom lens, it with W side. • Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway, so that the section is in the same direction...
.... z Playing back scrolling panoramic images You can select the direction by [Menu] t [Camera] t [Panorama Direction], and the image size by pressing the center of contents Sample photo Menu search search z Tips for still subjects, rather than moving ones. Shows the displayed area of the image, then... may not be displayed or scrolled correctly. Index 47GB Vertical direction Horizontal direction Radius as short as possible • When using a zoom lens, it with W side. • Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway, so that the section is in the same direction...
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... using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when the memory card becomes full. • Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the indicator, the camera records images automatically. z Tips for a smile to [Single-shot Adv.] or [Remote Cdr.] automatically. When the smile level exceeds the b point on the conditions. • The drive...
... using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when the memory card becomes full. • Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the indicator, the camera records images automatically. z Tips for a smile to [Single-shot Adv.] or [Remote Cdr.] automatically. When the smile level exceeds the b point on the conditions. • The drive...
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Turn the control wheel to search through all shooting tips in the camera. Use this item when you want to look at shooting tips you to scroll the text up and down. 62GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Shooting Tip List Allows you have seen before. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Shooting Tip List]. 2 Press the left or right of the control wheel and search for the desired shooting tip.
Turn the control wheel to search through all shooting tips in the camera. Use this item when you want to look at shooting tips you to scroll the text up and down. 62GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Shooting Tip List Allows you have seen before. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Shooting Tip List]. 2 Press the left or right of the control wheel and search for the desired shooting tip.
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... You cannot use [Flash Compensation] with the change of the shutter speed and aperture. 1 [Menu] t [Brightness/Color] t [Flash Compensation] t desired value. z Tips to adjust the brightness when shooting people • It is outside the maximum range of flash light only. Selecting lower values (- If the subject is...Flash Compensation Adjusts the amount of flash light in 1/3 EV steps in night portraits. You can adjust the brightness of people near the camera by changing the flash light intensity. • If the subject is attached • The higher flash effect may not be visible due...
... You cannot use [Flash Compensation] with the change of the shutter speed and aperture. 1 [Menu] t [Brightness/Color] t [Flash Compensation] t desired value. z Tips to adjust the brightness when shooting people • It is outside the maximum range of flash light only. Selecting lower values (- If the subject is...Flash Compensation Adjusts the amount of flash light in 1/3 EV steps in night portraits. You can adjust the brightness of people near the camera by changing the flash light intensity. • If the subject is attached • The higher flash effect may not be visible due...
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... • Do not use a spray blower because it may scatter water droplets inside the camera body. • Do not put the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the mount, so that the tip of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Cleaning Mode Allows you 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 . Notes • Cleaning can be ...
... • Do not use a spray blower because it may scatter water droplets inside the camera body. • Do not put the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the mount, so that the tip of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Cleaning Mode Allows you 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 . Notes • Cleaning can be ...
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...cannot be installed. • When you insert the battery pack, use the tip of the battery pack to power saving mode. Replace it suggests that has not been used for given period of time, the camera turns to push the lock lever. • You can use an NP... turn on the power. 3 Reset the settings (page 114). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The power turns off suddenly. • When the camera or battery pack is too warm, the camera displays a warning message and turns off automatically to 142. Table of contents Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...
...cannot be installed. • When you insert the battery pack, use the tip of the battery pack to power saving mode. Replace it suggests that has not been used for given period of time, the camera turns to push the lock lever. • You can use an NP... turn on the power. 3 Reset the settings (page 114). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The power turns off suddenly. • When the camera or battery pack is too warm, the camera displays a warning message and turns off automatically to 142. Table of contents Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...
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Folder 118 Self-timer 36 Self-timer(Cont 37 Setup 21 Sharpness 75 Shooting 23 Movie 23 Still image 23 Shooting Tip List 62 Continued r 156GB Index Sample photo Menu search search Table of contents Zoom 57 Preset white balance 70 Print 136 Program Auto 52 Protect ... 100 LCD Brightness 105 Long Exposure NR 96 M Macintosh 128 Macro 43 Manual Exposure 48 Manualfocus 53 Memory card 147 Menu 19 Brightness/Color 20 Camera 20 Image Size 20 Playback 21 Setup 21 Shoot Mode 19 Metering Mode 71 MF Assist 92 Movie Audio Rec 98 MP4 67 Multi 55...
Folder 118 Self-timer 36 Self-timer(Cont 37 Setup 21 Sharpness 75 Shooting 23 Movie 23 Still image 23 Shooting Tip List 62 Continued r 156GB Index Sample photo Menu search search Table of contents Zoom 57 Preset white balance 70 Print 136 Program Auto 52 Protect ... 100 LCD Brightness 105 Long Exposure NR 96 M Macintosh 128 Macro 43 Manual Exposure 48 Manualfocus 53 Memory card 147 Menu 19 Brightness/Color 20 Camera 20 Image Size 20 Playback 21 Setup 21 Shoot Mode 19 Metering Mode 71 MF Assist 92 Movie Audio Rec 98 MP4 67 Multi 55...
3D functions provided by firmware update 02
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z Tips for shooting a 3D image Pan the camera in an arc at about half speed of that in normal sweep panorama shooting. • Shoot a still subject. • Maintain a sufficient distance between the subject ... the shutter button halfway, so that you can lock the focus, exposure, and white balance. Then, press the shutter button fully down and pan the camera. • When using a zoom lens, it is recommended to use it with W side. 5GB
z Tips for shooting a 3D image Pan the camera in an arc at about half speed of that in normal sweep panorama shooting. • Shoot a still subject. • Maintain a sufficient distance between the subject ... the shutter button halfway, so that you can lock the focus, exposure, and white balance. Then, press the shutter button fully down and pan the camera. • When using a zoom lens, it is recommended to use it with W side. 5GB
3D functions provided by firmware update 02
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Image Size Sets the image size to shoot 3D Sweep Panorama images. 1 [Menu] t [Image Size] t [3D Panorama: Image Size] t desired mode. (16:9) (Standard) (Wide) Horizontal: 1920 × 1080 Horizontal: 4912 × 1080 Horizontal: 7152 × 1080 z Tips for selecting the image size The 3D images appear differently, depending on the mode selected. 16:9 Standard Wide When [Standard] or [Wide] is selected, the images are scrolled when you press the center of the control wheel. 7GB
Image Size Sets the image size to shoot 3D Sweep Panorama images. 1 [Menu] t [Image Size] t [3D Panorama: Image Size] t desired mode. (16:9) (Standard) (Wide) Horizontal: 1920 × 1080 Horizontal: 4912 × 1080 Horizontal: 7152 × 1080 z Tips for selecting the image size The 3D images appear differently, depending on the mode selected. 16:9 Standard Wide When [Standard] or [Wide] is selected, the images are scrolled when you press the center of the control wheel. 7GB
Instruction Manual
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Preparing the camera x Checking the remaining battery level Check the level with the tip of the battery. Battery level High "Battery exhausted." You cannot Low shoot any more image. Lock lever NEX-3/3C Lock lever 3 Close the cover. Note GB • The displayed level may not be correct under certain circumstances. 18 2 Firmly insert the battery pack NEX-5/5C all the way while pressing the lock lever with the following indicators and percent figures displayed on the LCD monitor.
Preparing the camera x Checking the remaining battery level Check the level with the tip of the battery. Battery level High "Battery exhausted." You cannot Low shoot any more image. Lock lever NEX-3/3C Lock lever 3 Close the cover. Note GB • The displayed level may not be correct under certain circumstances. 18 2 Firmly insert the battery pack NEX-5/5C all the way while pressing the lock lever with the following indicators and percent figures displayed on the LCD monitor.
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... corner of the screen, press soft key A. In this case, soft key A works as the [Menu] button, C and soft key B as the [Shoot Mode] button. Tips] button. x Soft keys The soft keys have different roles, depending on the screen. To use the function shown at the upper right corner of the...
... corner of the screen, press soft key A. In this case, soft key A works as the [Menu] button, C and soft key B as the [Shoot Mode] button. Tips] button. x Soft keys The soft keys have different roles, depending on the screen. To use the function shown at the upper right corner of the...
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...search for the desired shooting tips. Tips] is displayed at the right bottom (page 33). Tips] 2 Press the left or right of the camera. z To access all shooting tips from the menu. 1[Menu] t [Camera] t [Shooting Tip List]. 2Search for the desired shooting tip. • Turn the control... screen, press the button at the right bottom corner of the camera The camera provides various "Help Guides" which explain the functions, and "Shooting Tips" which introduce tips for better shooting. You can search through all shooting tips You can hide the Help Guides by selecting [Menu] t ...
...search for the desired shooting tips. Tips] is displayed at the right bottom (page 33). Tips] 2 Press the left or right of the camera. z To access all shooting tips from the menu. 1[Menu] t [Camera] t [Shooting Tip List]. 2Search for the desired shooting tip. • Turn the control... screen, press the button at the right bottom corner of the camera The camera provides various "Help Guides" which explain the functions, and "Shooting Tips" which introduce tips for better shooting. You can search through all shooting tips You can hide the Help Guides by selecting [Menu] t ...
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...NEX-5/5C only Checking the functions available GB 51 x Camera Allows you to be focused on the shooting screen. (Display Info./No Disp. Info./Disp. Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Precision Dig. Zoom Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Detection Panorama Direction Shooting Tip...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 is used to fire the flash. (Flash Off/Autoflash/Fill-flash/Slow Sync./Rear Sync.) Selects auto focusing or manual focusing....
...NEX-5/5C only Checking the functions available GB 51 x Camera Allows you to be focused on the shooting screen. (Display Info./No Disp. Info./Disp. Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Precision Dig. Zoom Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Detection Panorama Direction Shooting Tip...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 is used to fire the flash. (Flash Off/Autoflash/Fill-flash/Slow Sync./Rear Sync.) Selects auto focusing or manual focusing....
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... the image. File number Protect Print order and number of images recorded in progress AF illuminator Does not record sound during movie recording Camera shake warning Overheating warning Database file full/ Database file error Histogram C Display z 1/125 F3.5 ±0.0 REC 0:12 2010-1-1 ...9:30AM 12/12 101-0012 1 Playback folder - Indication Flash Mode/Red Eye Reduction Tips z GB 66 D Display Indication Focus status Shutter speed Aperture value Metered manual Exposure compensation Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator Recording time of the ...
... the image. File number Protect Print order and number of images recorded in progress AF illuminator Does not record sound during movie recording Camera shake warning Overheating warning Database file full/ Database file error Histogram C Display z 1/125 F3.5 ±0.0 REC 0:12 2010-1-1 ...9:30AM 12/12 101-0012 1 Playback folder - Indication Flash Mode/Red Eye Reduction Tips z GB 66 D Display Indication Focus status Shutter speed Aperture value Metered manual Exposure compensation Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator Recording time of the ...
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Others 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Install a charged battery pack (page 16). • The battery pack is...you insert the battery pack, use the tip of the battery pack to protect the camera. The power turns off suddenly. • When the camera or battery pack is too warm, the camera displays a warning message and turns off ... This phenomenon occurs when you use an NP-FW50 battery pack only. Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 69 to "α Handbook" (PDF). 2 Remove ...
Others 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Install a charged battery pack (page 16). • The battery pack is...you insert the battery pack, use the tip of the battery pack to protect the camera. The power turns off suddenly. • When the camera or battery pack is too warm, the camera displays a warning message and turns off ... This phenomenon occurs when you use an NP-FW50 battery pack only. Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 69 to "α Handbook" (PDF). 2 Remove ...