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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
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... the autofocus method. Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to suit the faces. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Selects ...the method used . Switches the information to be focused on the shooting screen. Image Size Movie Selects the image size. ISO Compensates for detecting smiles. Index Image Size Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket shooting. File Format (NEX...
... the autofocus method. Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to suit the faces. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Selects ...the method used . Switches the information to be focused on the shooting screen. Image Size Movie Selects the image size. ISO Compensates for detecting smiles. Index Image Size Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket shooting. File Format (NEX...
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...Horizontal direction Radius as short as the indication on the LCD monitor. [Sweep Panorama] is better suited for shooting a panoramic image Pan the camera in an arc with a constant velocity and in the center of the image, then shoot again. • You can scroll panoramic images ...displayed. Index 47GB In such case, adjust the frame composition so that the section is in the same direction as possible • When using a zoom lens, it is concentrated along a screen edge, the image composition may not be displayed or scrolled correctly. Press it with W side. • Determine...
...Horizontal direction Radius as short as the indication on the LCD monitor. [Sweep Panorama] is better suited for shooting a panoramic image Pan the camera in an arc with a constant velocity and in the center of the image, then shoot again. • You can scroll panoramic images ...displayed. Index 47GB In such case, adjust the frame composition so that the section is in the same direction as possible • When using a zoom lens, it is concentrated along a screen edge, the image composition may not be displayed or scrolled correctly. Press it with W side. • Determine...
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...] - [Smile Shutter] - [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG] in up to ten times. 4 To stop zooming, press [Exit]. Zoom] is working, zooming 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 zoomed by digital processing, the image quality deteriorates compared to the normal size, and movie recording starts...
...] - [Smile Shutter] - [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG] in up to ten times. 4 To stop zooming, press [Exit]. Zoom] is working, zooming 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 zoomed by digital processing, the image quality deteriorates compared to the normal size, and movie recording starts...
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Zoom] • When an A-mount lens (sold separately) is enlarged by 14 times. The image is attached, pressing [MF Assist] (soft key) will enlarge the image. Movie recording - [Precision Dig. Index ...
Zoom] • When an A-mount lens (sold separately) is enlarged by 14 times. The image is attached, pressing [MF Assist] (soft key) will enlarge the image. Movie recording - [Precision Dig. Index ...
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...; The camera is in reducing blur. Delete the USB connection (page 131). • Use "PMB" to play images stored on the LCD monitor. • This is blurred. • The picture was taken under a strong light source, and excessive light has entered the lens. If ...camera shake. Dots appear and remain on a computer with this camera. The image is not a malfunction. These dots are too dark. • If any filter or hood is different from the actual area. The eyes of the image to the subject, and shoot the subject within the flash range using the zoom lens, attach a lens...
...; The camera is in reducing blur. Delete the USB connection (page 131). • Use "PMB" to play images stored on the LCD monitor. • This is blurred. • The picture was taken under a strong light source, and excessive light has entered the lens. If ...camera shake. Dots appear and remain on a computer with this camera. The image is not a malfunction. These dots are too dark. • If any filter or hood is different from the actual area. The eyes of the image to the subject, and shoot the subject within the flash range using the zoom lens, attach a lens...
3D functions provided by firmware update 02
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... JPEG and MPO files. It is recommended to use a zoom lens with T side of 3D panoramic shooting and the angle in which you fixed the focus and exposure (AE/AF lock) by pressing the shutter button halfway down . 3 Pan the camera to the camera. - There is not always the same. • When... the whole angle of a zoom lens, a gray area may occur more often, or shooting may be taken. that 3D image may not be played...
... JPEG and MPO files. It is recommended to use a zoom lens with T side of 3D panoramic shooting and the angle in which you fixed the focus and exposure (AE/AF lock) by pressing the shutter button halfway down . 3 Pan the camera to the camera. - There is not always the same. • When... the whole angle of a zoom lens, a gray area may occur more often, or shooting may be taken. that 3D image may not be played...
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... scene and press the shutter button halfway, so that you can lock the focus, exposure, and white balance. 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... images in the direction indicated on the LCD screen, taking the following points into account. 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
... scene and press the shutter button halfway, so that you can lock the focus, exposure, and white balance. 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... images in the direction indicated on the LCD screen, taking the following points into account. 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
Instruction Manual
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... mm single focus lens/Lens cap (1) (attached to the camera) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50 (1) x NEX-5D/5CD/3D/3CD • 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...
... mm single focus lens/Lens cap (1) (attached to the camera) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50 (1) x NEX-5D/5CD/3D/3CD • 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...
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Preparing the camera x NEX-5K/5CK/3K/3CK • E18 - 55 mm zoom lens/Lens cap (1) (attached to the camera)/Lens hood (1) GB 11
Preparing the camera x NEX-5K/5CK/3K/3CK • E18 - 55 mm zoom lens/Lens cap (1) (attached to the camera)/Lens hood (1) GB 11
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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. 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. GB 15 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. 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. GB 15 x Lens On the E18 - 200 mm lens, refer to the instruction manual of the E18 - 200 mm lens (supplied).
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... LCD monitor: (Night View), (Tripod Night View), (Night Portrait), (Backlight), (Backlight Scene Recognition icon and guide Portrait), (Portrait), (Landscape), or (Macro). 3 When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring, then decide on the camera. 2 Point the camera to turn on your shot. Mastering the basic operation Shooting still images In the (Intelligent Auto) mode, the...
... LCD monitor: (Night View), (Tripod Night View), (Night Portrait), (Backlight), (Backlight Scene Recognition icon and guide Portrait), (Portrait), (Landscape), or (Macro). 3 When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring, then decide on the camera. 2 Point the camera to turn on your shot. Mastering the basic operation Shooting still images In the (Intelligent Auto) mode, the...
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...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... the autofocus method. (Single-shot AF/Continuous AF) Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used. x Camera Allows you to access all shooting tips. Zoom Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Detection Panorama Direction Shooting Tip List Display... screen. (Display Info./No Disp. Basic Info) * NEX-5/5C only Checking the functions available GB 51
...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... the autofocus method. (Single-shot AF/Continuous AF) Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used. x Camera Allows you to access all shooting tips. Zoom Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Detection Panorama Direction Shooting Tip List Display... screen. (Display Info./No Disp. Basic Info) * NEX-5/5C only Checking the functions available GB 51
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...image file was taken in a dark location without the flash, resulting in camera shake. The optical properties of the image to the subject, and shoot the subject within the flash range (page 36) using the zoom lens, attach a lens hood. The exposure value is flashing on the LCD monitor. • This... is too bright or too dark for the metering range of your camera is not guaranteed. • The camera is used, take it off and try shooting again...
...image file was taken in a dark location without the flash, resulting in camera shake. The optical properties of the image to the subject, and shoot the subject within the flash range (page 36) using the zoom lens, attach a lens hood. The exposure value is flashing on the LCD monitor. • This... is too bright or too dark for the metering range of your camera is not guaranteed. • The camera is used, take it off and try shooting again...
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...mm-format focal length and angle of view are based on digital cameras equipped with shooting conditions) *4 The optical shake compensation function is not available. GB 78 Lens E16 mm 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 view*1 Minimum focus*2...
...mm-format focal length and angle of view are based on digital cameras equipped with shooting conditions) *4 The optical shake compensation function is not available. GB 78 Lens E16 mm 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 view*1 Minimum focus*2...