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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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... where you are found. LCD Brightness Sets the brightness of the camera and the lens. Playback Display Selects the method used on the screen. Memory Card.... Recover Image DB Repairs the image database file of movies when inconsistencies are using the camera. NEX-5C/3C do not have this function. Display Color Selects the color of still images ...shootings. Language Selects the language used to display the demonstration with a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV's Remote Control. Date/Time Setup Sets the date and time. Wide Image Selects a method to images. ...
... where you are found. LCD Brightness Sets the brightness of the camera and the lens. Playback Display Selects the method used on the screen. Memory Card.... Recover Image DB Repairs the image database file of movies when inconsistencies are using the camera. NEX-5C/3C do not have this function. Display Color Selects the color of still images ...shootings. Language Selects the language used to display the demonstration with a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV's Remote Control. Date/Time Setup Sets the date and time. Wide Image Selects a method to images. ...
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... images continuously after ten seconds (page 37). (Bracket: Cont.) Shoots three images, each with different degrees of exposure (page 38). (Remote Cdr.) Allows you press and Cont.) hold down the shutter button (page 34). (Speed Priority Shoots images continuously at high speed while ...you to use the RMT-DSLR1 Wireless Remote (NEX-5/5C) Commander (sold separately) (page 39). Or, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t desired mode. (Single-shot Adv.) Shoots one still image. Focus and brightness ...
... images continuously after ten seconds (page 37). (Bracket: Cont.) Shoots three images, each with different degrees of exposure (page 38). (Remote Cdr.) Allows you press and Cont.) hold down the shutter button (page 34). (Speed Priority Shoots images continuously at high speed while ...you to use the RMT-DSLR1 Wireless Remote (NEX-5/5C) Commander (sold separately) (page 39). Or, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t desired mode. (Single-shot Adv.) Shoots one still image. Focus and brightness ...
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...8226; A lens or hood may cover the remote sensor and prevent the sensor from receiving the light from positions where the light to the operating instructions supplied with the Wireless Remote Commander. 1 (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Remote Cdr.]. Also, refer to the remote sensor is ... search search Remote Cdr. (NEX-5/5C) You can shoot using the SHUTTER and 2SEC (the shutter is not obscured. Index 39GB Operate the Remote Commander from the Remote Commander. Or, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Remote Cdr.]. 2 Focus on the RMT-DSLR1 Wireless Remote Commander (sold...
...8226; A lens or hood may cover the remote sensor and prevent the sensor from receiving the light from positions where the light to the operating instructions supplied with the Wireless Remote Commander. 1 (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Remote Cdr.]. Also, refer to the remote sensor is ... search search Remote Cdr. (NEX-5/5C) You can shoot using the SHUTTER and 2SEC (the shutter is not obscured. Index 39GB Operate the Remote Commander from the Remote Commander. Or, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Remote Cdr.]. 2 Focus on the RMT-DSLR1 Wireless Remote Commander (sold...
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...cannot set to occur more conspicuous the noise on the Wireless Remote Commander triggers BULB shooting and pressing it is recommended that the shutter was open . Notes • Since the shutter speed becomes slow and the camera shake tends to 30 seconds. To use a tripod. ...8226; The longer the exposure time, the more easily, it again stops BULB shooting. BULB is suitable for the duration of light, such as the shutter button is used with long exposure. As long as fireworks. z Using the Remote Commander (NEX...
...cannot set to occur more conspicuous the noise on the Wireless Remote Commander triggers BULB shooting and pressing it is recommended that the shutter was open . Notes • Since the shutter speed becomes slow and the camera shake tends to 30 seconds. To use a tripod. ...8226; The longer the exposure time, the more easily, it again stops BULB shooting. BULB is suitable for the duration of light, such as the shutter button is used with long exposure. As long as fireworks. z Using the Remote Commander (NEX...
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... the focus is locked when you press the shutter button halfway down . Use this when the subject is in motion. Index 56GB The camera continues to [Sports Action] in [Scene Selection]. • In [Continuous AF] mode, the audio signals will not sound when the subject... is motionless. Notes • [Single-shot AF] is selected when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Self-timer] - [Remote Cdr.] - [Scene Selection], excluding [Sports Action] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] • [Continuous AF] is selected when the...
... the focus is locked when you press the shutter button halfway down . Use this when the subject is in motion. Index 56GB The camera continues to [Sports Action] in [Scene Selection]. • In [Continuous AF] mode, the audio signals will not sound when the subject... is motionless. Notes • [Single-shot AF] is selected when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Self-timer] - [Remote Cdr.] - [Scene Selection], excluding [Sports Action] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] • [Continuous AF] is selected when the...
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... Panorama] - [Manualfocus] - [Precision Dig. Index 59GB If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter shooting, the camera shoots the image, then returns to [Single-shot Adv.] or [Remote Cdr.] automatically. z Tips for a smile to be detected. Keep the eyes narrowed. 3 Give a clear smile with the... bangs. Adjust the composition or brightness to enable the camera to focus easily. • Shooting using the Smile...
... Panorama] - [Manualfocus] - [Precision Dig. Index 59GB If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter shooting, the camera shoots the image, then returns to [Single-shot Adv.] or [Remote Cdr.] automatically. z Tips for a smile to be detected. Keep the eyes narrowed. 3 Give a clear smile with the... bangs. Adjust the composition or brightness to enable the camera to focus easily. • Shooting using the Smile...
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... 104GB Table of the setting here, the camera turns to power save mode after 30 minutes when the camera is connected to a TV or the drive mode is set to [Remote Cdr.]. • Turn off the camera when you do not use it for the camera to switch to power save mode. Pressing the... shutter button halfway down returns the camera to the shooting mode. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Power Save] t desired setting. 1 Min 5 ...
... 104GB Table of the setting here, the camera turns to power save mode after 30 minutes when the camera is connected to a TV or the drive mode is set to [Remote Cdr.]. • Turn off the camera when you do not use it for the camera to switch to power save mode. Pressing the... shutter button halfway down returns the camera to the shooting mode. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Power Save] t desired setting. 1 Min 5 ...
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...Menu search search Index 109GB See page 124 on your camera to a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV with the TV remote control. Table of contents CTRL FOR HDMI When connecting the camera to a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV. On Operates the camera with an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can ...perform the operation of your TV by connecting your camera by the TV's remote control aiming at the TV. Note •...
...Menu search search Index 109GB See page 124 on your camera to a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV with the TV remote control. Table of contents CTRL FOR HDMI When connecting the camera to a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV. On Operates the camera with an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can ...perform the operation of your TV by connecting your camera by the TV's remote control aiming at the TV. Note •...
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... Deletes the image. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. • If the camera performs unnecessary operations in response to the TV Remote Control when the camera is connected to a TV using an HDMI cable. • Only TVs that support "BRAVIA" Sync can operate... The LINK Menu operations differ depending on the TV Remote Control. The input is automatically switched and the image shot with the camera appears on the TV screen. 2 Press the LINK Menu button on the TV Remote Control. 3 Operate with the TV Remote Control. 1 Connect a TV that supports "BRAVIA"...
... Deletes the image. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. • If the camera performs unnecessary operations in response to the TV Remote Control when the camera is connected to a TV using an HDMI cable. • Only TVs that support "BRAVIA" Sync can operate... The LINK Menu operations differ depending on the TV Remote Control. The input is automatically switched and the image shot with the camera appears on the TV screen. 2 Press the LINK Menu button on the TV Remote Control. 3 Operate with the TV Remote Control. 1 Connect a TV that supports "BRAVIA"...
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... 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... Print 136 Program Auto 52 Protect 83 Q Quality 66 R RAW 66 Rear Sync 31 Recover Image DB 120 Red Eye Reduction 88 Release w/oLens 95 Remote Cdr 39 Reset Default 114 Rotate 82 S Saturation 75 Scene Recognition 23, 41 Scene Selection 43 Scroll playback 47 Select Date 81 Select Folder 80...
... 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... Print 136 Program Auto 52 Protect 83 Q Quality 66 R RAW 66 Rear Sync 31 Recover Image DB 120 Red Eye Reduction 88 Release w/oLens 95 Remote Cdr 39 Reset Default 114 Rotate 82 S Saturation 75 Scene Recognition 23, 41 Scene Selection 43 Scroll playback 47 Select Date 81 Select Folder 80...
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... by the signal output from the TV to the 3D TV using output terminals. Connect the camera to a 3D TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately). 1 Connect the camera to 3D glasses, the RMT-DSLR1 Wireless Remote Commander (sold separately). To return to finish [3D Viewing]. When using output terminals, no ... far away from the TV as follows. 3D Viewing To view 3D panorama images recorded on the camera on a 3D TV, set as possible with the camera's remote sensor facing away from the TV. (NEX-5/5C only) z To view normal still images on a TV If you select [3D Viewing], only 3D images are...
... by the signal output from the TV to the 3D TV using output terminals. Connect the camera to a 3D TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately). 1 Connect the camera to 3D glasses, the RMT-DSLR1 Wireless Remote Commander (sold separately). To return to finish [3D Viewing]. When using output terminals, no ... far away from the TV as follows. 3D Viewing To view 3D panorama images recorded on the camera on a 3D TV, set as possible with the camera's remote sensor facing away from the TV. (NEX-5/5C only) z To view normal still images on a TV If you select [3D Viewing], only 3D images are...
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... 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 NEX-5/5C is used for illustrations...
... 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 NEX-5/5C is used for illustrations...
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When the lens is removed (NEX-5/5C/3/3C) GB 12 Preparing the camera Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C A (Playback) button (29) B ON/OFF (Power) switch (25) C Shutter button (28) D Remote sensor E AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/ Smile Shutter lamp F Speaker G Microphone* H Smart accessory terminal (23) I Lens (19) J Lens release button (20) K Mount L Image sensor** M Lens contact** * Do not cover this part during movie recording. ** Do not touch this part directly.
When the lens is removed (NEX-5/5C/3/3C) GB 12 Preparing the camera Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C A (Playback) button (29) B ON/OFF (Power) switch (25) C Shutter button (28) D Remote sensor E AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/ Smile Shutter lamp F Speaker G Microphone* H Smart accessory terminal (23) I Lens (19) J Lens release button (20) K Mount L Image sensor** M Lens contact** * Do not cover this part during movie recording. ** Do not touch this part directly.
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...-timer/Self-timer(Cont.)/ Bracket: Cont./ Remote Cdr.*) Selects the method used . x Camera Allows you 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...Panorama Direction Shooting Tip List Display Contents Selects the drive mode, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. Basic Info) * NEX-5/5C only Checking the functions available GB 51 Detects people's faces automatically, and adjusts focus and exposure to suit the faces. (Off/...
...-timer/Self-timer(Cont.)/ Bracket: Cont./ Remote Cdr.*) Selects the method used . x Camera Allows you 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...Panorama Direction Shooting Tip List Display Contents Selects the drive mode, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. Basic Info) * NEX-5/5C only Checking the functions available GB 51 Detects people's faces automatically, and adjusts focus and exposure to suit the faces. (Off/...
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... USB connection. (Mass Storage/PTP) Allows you to the factory-settings. Creates a new folder. Repairs the image database file of the camera and the lens. Displays the version of movies when inconsistencies are found. Selects the method used to play back portrait images. (Auto Rotate/Manual Rotate) ...Selects the recording folder. Do not use an Eye-Fi card inserted in the camera on the memory card. Formats the memory card. Sets whether or not to display the demonstration with an HDMI-compliant TV's Remote Control. (On/Off) Selects the method used . (On/Off) Checking the ...
... USB connection. (Mass Storage/PTP) Allows you to the factory-settings. Creates a new folder. Repairs the image database file of the camera and the lens. Displays the version of movies when inconsistencies are found. Selects the method used to play back portrait images. (Auto Rotate/Manual Rotate) ...Selects the recording folder. Do not use an Eye-Fi card inserted in the camera on the memory card. Formats the memory card. Sets whether or not to display the demonstration with an HDMI-compliant TV's Remote Control. (On/Off) Selects the method used . (On/Off) Checking the ...