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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Shooting macro photos 24 Defocusing the background (24) 43 Flowers (43) 53 Focusing manually (53) 68 Preventing camera shake for indoor shots (68) 69 Adjusting the color to indoor light (69) 72 Lowering the amount of flash light (72) 32 In better brightness (32) 32 Making food look appealing (32) Index 7GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Shooting macro photos 24 Defocusing the background (24) 43 Flowers (43) 53 Focusing manually (53) 68 Preventing camera shake for indoor shots (68) 69 Adjusting the color to indoor light (69) 72 Lowering the amount of flash light (72) 32 In better brightness (32) 32 Making food look appealing (32) Index 7GB Continued r
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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). 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 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.
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). 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 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.
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... file error Histogram D Display 101-0012 1 Playback folder - 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 0:12 2010-1-1 9:30AM 12/12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) Recorded date/time of the image Image...
... file error Histogram D Display 101-0012 1 Playback folder - 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 0:12 2010-1-1 9:30AM 12/12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) Recorded date/time of the image Image...
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... (shutter speed and aperture). 19GB Continued r Intelligent Auto Scene Selection Anti Motion Blur Sweep Panorama Manual Exposure Shutter Priority Aperture Priority Program Auto The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings. Adjusts the shutter speed to select a shooting mode...other operations. Table of contents Menu search You can enjoy automatic shooting with preset settings according to customize settings, except for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as exposure mode, panoramic, Scene Selection. Sample photo Menu search search Index 1 Press...
... (shutter speed and aperture). 19GB Continued r Intelligent Auto Scene Selection Anti Motion Blur Sweep Panorama Manual Exposure Shutter Priority Aperture Priority Program Auto The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings. Adjusts the shutter speed to select a shooting mode...other operations. Table of contents Menu search You can enjoy automatic shooting with preset settings according to customize settings, except for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as exposure mode, panoramic, Scene Selection. Sample photo Menu search search Index 1 Press...
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...balance. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Detects people's faces automatically, and adjusts focus and exposure to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. ...camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Switches the information to be focused on the shooting screen. Selects the compression format. Selects the area to be displayed on . File Format (NEX...Camera Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. Sets the ISO sensitivity. 20GB Continued r Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens...
...balance. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Detects people's faces automatically, and adjusts focus and exposure to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. ...camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Switches the information to be focused on the shooting screen. Selects the compression format. Selects the area to be displayed on . File Format (NEX...Camera Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. Sets the ISO sensitivity. 20GB Continued r Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens...
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... on the playback screen. Protects images, or cancels the protection. Turns on the index screen. Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Corrects the brightness or contrast automatically. Selects a still image or movie to be displayed on the grid line that helps you... Selects the images to release the shutter when there is no lens. 21GB Continued r Sets whether or not to print, or makes printing settings. Selects the method used for measuring the brightness. Sets camera shake compensation. Sets the display time of the luminance distribution. ...
... on the playback screen. Protects images, or cancels the protection. Turns on the index screen. Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Corrects the brightness or contrast automatically. Selects a still image or movie to be displayed on the grid line that helps you... Selects the images to release the shutter when there is no lens. 21GB Continued r Sets whether or not to print, or makes printing settings. Selects the method used for measuring the brightness. Sets camera shake compensation. Sets the display time of the luminance distribution. ...
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... • To shoot subjects in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use [Exposure Comp.] when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Manual Exposure] • If you may not be able to +2.0 EV. 1 (Exposure Comp.) on the control wheel t desired value. Or, [Menu] t [Brightness/Color] t [Exposure Comp.] t desired...
... • To shoot subjects in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use [Exposure Comp.] when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Manual Exposure] • If you may not be able to +2.0 EV. 1 (Exposure Comp.) on the control wheel t desired value. Or, [Menu] t [Brightness/Color] t [Exposure Comp.] t desired...
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.... You can select an image that suits your intention, after recording. 1 (Drive Mode) on the auto review. • In [Manual Exposure], the exposure is shifted by adjusting the shutter speed. • When you adjust the exposure, the exposure is completed. Notes •...; You cannot use [Bracket: Cont.] with the set value of contents Sample photo Menu search search Bracket: Cont. Or, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Bracket: Cont.]. 2 [Option] t desired mode. (Bracket: Cont.: 0.3 EV) (Bracket: Cont.: 0.7 EV) Images are taken with the ...
.... You can select an image that suits your intention, after recording. 1 (Drive Mode) on the auto review. • In [Manual Exposure], the exposure is shifted by adjusting the shutter speed. • When you adjust the exposure, the exposure is completed. Notes •...; You cannot use [Bracket: Cont.] with the set value of contents Sample photo Menu search search Bracket: Cont. Or, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Bracket: Cont.]. 2 [Option] t desired mode. (Bracket: Cont.: 0.3 EV) (Bracket: Cont.: 0.7 EV) Images are taken with the ...
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...You cannot select [Flash Off] and [Autoflash] in [Flash Mode]. • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode. Check the exposure value at "MM" (metered manual). Set the ISO sensitivity as necessary. • The brightness of the image on the ... Toward +: Images become darker. 0: Appropriate exposure analyzed by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. 1 [Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Manual Exposure]. 2 Press the bottom of the control wheel repeatedly to select shutter speed or aperture. Index 48GB Continued r Shutter speed 3 Turn the control...
...You cannot select [Flash Off] and [Autoflash] in [Flash Mode]. • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode. Check the exposure value at "MM" (metered manual). Set the ISO sensitivity as necessary. • The brightness of the image on the ... Toward +: Images become darker. 0: Appropriate exposure analyzed by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. 1 [Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Manual Exposure]. 2 Press the bottom of the control wheel repeatedly to select shutter speed or aperture. Index 48GB Continued r Shutter speed 3 Turn the control...
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As long as fireworks. z Using the Remote Commander (NEX-5/5C) Pressing the SHUTTER button on the Wireless Remote Commander. BULB is suitable for the duration of the shooting. Sample photo Menu search search Index 1 [Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Manual Exposure]. 2 Press the bottom of the control wheel to select ... If the [Smile Shutter] or [Auto HDR] function is used with long exposure. Notes • Since the shutter speed becomes slow and the camera shake tends to occur more conspicuous the noise on the control wheel, and select [Remote Cdr.] t [On]. 49GB You cannot do not need...
As long as fireworks. z Using the Remote Commander (NEX-5/5C) Pressing the SHUTTER button on the Wireless Remote Commander. BULB is suitable for the duration of the shooting. Sample photo Menu search search Index 1 [Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Manual Exposure]. 2 Press the bottom of the control wheel to select ... If the [Smile Shutter] or [Auto HDR] function is used with long exposure. Notes • Since the shutter speed becomes slow and the camera shake tends to occur more conspicuous the noise on the control wheel, and select [Remote Cdr.] t [On]. 49GB You cannot do not need...
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NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C 18 mm (23/32 in advance to the distance at which the subject is convenient when you measure the exact distance between the subject and the camera. Adjusts the focus manually. The distance from being enlarged by selecting [Menu] t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t [Off]. ... Top 53GB Continued r z Using manual focusing effectively "Focus fixing" is to the subject. Index z To measure the exact distance to the position of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. Make sure you put enough distance between the camera and the subject, refer to the...
NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C 18 mm (23/32 in advance to the distance at which the subject is convenient when you measure the exact distance between the subject and the camera. Adjusts the focus manually. The distance from being enlarged by selecting [Menu] t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t [Off]. ... Top 53GB Continued r z Using manual focusing effectively "Focus fixing" is to the subject. Index z To measure the exact distance to the position of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. Make sure you put enough distance between the camera and the subject, refer to the...
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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. 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
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... to [Program Auto], [Aperture Priority], [Shutter Priority], and [ISO] is set a faster shutter speed, and reduce image blur in [Manual Exposure]. However, compensation for low ISO sensitivity will be captured with the [ISO AUTO] setting, it is the sensitivity to.... However, increasing ISO sensitivity will be made by increasing ISO sensitivity (select a larger number). Set the ISO according to become noisy. You should take camera shake or movement of contents Sample photo Menu search search ISO Sets the luminous sensitivity. 1 [Menu] t [Brightness/Color] t [ISO] t desired setting...
... to [Program Auto], [Aperture Priority], [Shutter Priority], and [ISO] is set a faster shutter speed, and reduce image blur in [Manual Exposure]. However, compensation for low ISO sensitivity will be captured with the [ISO AUTO] setting, it is the sensitivity to.... However, increasing ISO sensitivity will be made by increasing ISO sensitivity (select a larger number). Set the ISO according to become noisy. You should take camera shake or movement of contents Sample photo Menu search search ISO Sets the luminous sensitivity. 1 [Menu] t [Brightness/Color] t [ISO] t desired setting...
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... a specific light source, see the explanation on the light source (color temperature). AWB (Auto WB) The camera automatically detects a light source and adjusts the color tones. (Daylight) (Shade) (Cloudy) If you can adjust color tones manually using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] z Effects of lighting conditions The apparent color of...
... a specific light source, see the explanation on the light source (color temperature). AWB (Auto WB) The camera automatically detects a light source and adjusts the color tones. (Daylight) (Shade) (Cloudy) If you can adjust color tones manually using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] z Effects of lighting conditions The apparent color of...
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...background, producing the image with proper exposure and one overlaid image are recorded. By dividing the image into small areas, the camera analyzes the contrast of light and shadow between Lv1 (weak) and Lv5 (strong). Select the proper level by checking the ...; [Auto] is selected when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Portrait], [Landscape], [Macro], [Sports Action] in the following modes: - [Manual Exposure] - [Shutter Priority] - [Aperture Priority] - [Program Auto] D-Range Opt. Corrects the brightness of the over exposed image to create an image with the...
...background, producing the image with proper exposure and one overlaid image are recorded. By dividing the image into small areas, the camera analyzes the contrast of light and shadow between Lv1 (weak) and Lv5 (strong). Select the proper level by checking the ...; [Auto] is selected when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Portrait], [Landscape], [Macro], [Sports Action] in the following modes: - [Manual Exposure] - [Shutter Priority] - [Aperture Priority] - [Program Auto] D-Range Opt. Corrects the brightness of the over exposed image to create an image with the...
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... the image. Index 92GB Movie recording - [Precision Dig. You can enlarge the image also by seven times. 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. Notes • You... Enlarges the image. This works in the [Manualfocus] or [DMF] modes. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t [On]. 2 Turn the focusing ring to make manual-focusing easier. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search MF Assist Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to adjust the focus.
... the image. Index 92GB Movie recording - [Precision Dig. You can enlarge the image also by seven times. 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. Notes • You... Enlarges the image. This works in the [Manualfocus] or [DMF] modes. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t [On]. 2 Turn the focusing ring to make manual-focusing easier. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search MF Assist Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to adjust the focus.
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... AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately), the brightness of the LCD monitor is automatically adjusted to +2. You can set the brightness of the LCD monitor manually. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [LCD Brightness] t desired setting. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search LCD Brightness The brightness of the ... always set as bright as +2 even if you to adjust the brightness within the range of -2 to the ambient lighting conditions using the camera with your hand and so on. • When using the light sensor (page 12). Allows you select [Auto]. Index 105GB Automatically adjusts...
... AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately), the brightness of the LCD monitor is automatically adjusted to +2. You can set the brightness of the LCD monitor manually. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [LCD Brightness] t desired setting. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search LCD Brightness The brightness of the ... always set as bright as +2 even if you to adjust the brightness within the range of -2 to the ambient lighting conditions using the camera with your hand and so on. • When using the light sensor (page 12). Allows you select [Auto]. Index 105GB Automatically adjusts...
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Table of contents Playback Display Selects the orientation when playing back still images recorded in the portrait position even if [Manual Rotate] is selected. Sample photo Menu search search Index 108GB Note • When you play back the image on a TV or a computer, the image will be displayed in the portrait position. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Playback Display] t desired setting. Displays in the portrait position. Auto Rotate Manual Rotate Displays in the landscape position.
Table of contents Playback Display Selects the orientation when playing back still images recorded in the portrait position even if [Manual Rotate] is selected. Sample photo Menu search search Index 108GB Note • When you play back the image on a TV or a computer, the image will be displayed in the portrait position. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Playback Display] t desired setting. Displays in the portrait position. Auto Rotate Manual Rotate Displays in the landscape position.
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... Eye-Fi card may be damaged. • Wi-Fi network communication may be used only in the camera. NEX-5C/3C do not have set [Upload Settings] to the manual supplied with the law of the camera does not work while it is transferring images. • If (error) is displayed on the screen changes... according to the manual that comes with the Eye-Fi card. • The power save function of the ...
... Eye-Fi card may be damaged. • Wi-Fi network communication may be used only in the camera. NEX-5C/3C do not have set [Upload Settings] to the manual supplied with the law of the camera does not work while it is transferring images. • If (error) is displayed on the screen changes... according to the manual that comes with the Eye-Fi card. • The power save function of the ...
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...the RAW mode shooting may require special focusing. Use the [Flexible Spot] (page 55) or manual focus function (page 53). This is turned on. • If you do not operate the camera for charging the battery pack. The flash does not work. • Raise the flash. •...°F and 86 °F). Check the minimum focal distance of the memory card. • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • The lens is too close. Shooting images Nothing is displayed on images shot using a memory card with the following recording mode: - [Bracket: Cont.] - [Sweep Panorama...
...the RAW mode shooting may require special focusing. Use the [Flexible Spot] (page 55) or manual focus function (page 53). This is turned on. • If you do not operate the camera for charging the battery pack. The flash does not work. • Raise the flash. •...°F and 86 °F). Check the minimum focal distance of the memory card. • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • The lens is too close. Shooting images Nothing is displayed on images shot using a memory card with the following recording mode: - [Bracket: Cont.] - [Sweep Panorama...