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4-183-855-12(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α Handbook Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index NEX-3/NEX-3C/NEX-5/NEX-5C GB © 2010 Sony Corporation
4-183-855-12(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α Handbook Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index NEX-3/NEX-3C/NEX-5/NEX-5C GB © 2010 Sony Corporation
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When the lens is removed (NEX-5/5C/3/3C) Index 11GB Continued r 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. 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.
When the lens is removed (NEX-5/5C/3/3C) Index 11GB Continued r 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. 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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Table of contents NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C A (USB) terminal (130) B Hook for shoulder strap C HDMI terminal (123) D Light sensor E LCD monitor F MOVIE button (23) G Control wheel (17) H Soft keys (18) I Image sensor position mark (53) Sample photo Menu search search Index 12GB Continued r
Table of contents NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C A (USB) terminal (130) B Hook for shoulder strap C HDMI terminal (123) D Light sensor E LCD monitor F MOVIE button (23) G Control wheel (17) H Soft keys (18) I Image sensor position mark (53) Sample photo Menu search search Index 12GB Continued r
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... Sample photo Menu search search Table of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C Flash A Battery/memory card cover B Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of contents NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C • Make sure that the cord is not pinched when you close the cover. Insert the connection... compartment A Screw B Flash C Connector* * Do not touch this when using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).
... Sample photo Menu search search Table of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C Flash A Battery/memory card cover B Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of contents NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C • Make sure that the cord is not pinched when you close the cover. Insert the connection... compartment A Screw B Flash C Connector* * Do not touch this when using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).
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... Selects the sound produced when you are found. Display Color Selects the color of the LCD monitor. Reset Default Resets the camera to display wide images. Memory Card Tool Format Formats the memory card. File Number Selects the method used to images. LCD...portrait images. Select Shoot. Display Card Space* Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the recordable number of the camera and the lens. NEX-5C/3C do not have this function. High ISO NR Sets the noise reduction processing for movie recording. Language Selects the language ...
... Selects the sound produced when you are found. Display Color Selects the color of the LCD monitor. Reset Default Resets the camera to display wide images. Memory Card Tool Format Formats the memory card. File Number Selects the method used to images. LCD...portrait images. Select Shoot. Display Card Space* Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the recordable number of the camera and the lens. NEX-5C/3C do not have this function. High ISO NR Sets the noise reduction processing for movie recording. Language Selects the language ...
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... measure the exact distance to the subject. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C 18 mm (23/32 in advance to the... minimum shooting distance 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) (DMF) (Manualfocus) Focuses automatically. The distance from being enlarged by selecting... t [Off]. Make sure you measure the exact distance between the subject and the camera. Table of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. Turn the focusing ring right or left to the position of the ...
... measure the exact distance to the subject. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C 18 mm (23/32 in advance to the... minimum shooting distance 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) (DMF) (Manualfocus) Focuses automatically. The distance from being enlarged by selecting... t [Off]. Make sure you measure the exact distance between the subject and the camera. Table of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. Turn the focusing ring right or left to the position of the ...
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NEX-3/3C Image size 1280 × 720 (Fine) 1280 × 720 (Standard) VGA (640 × 480) Average bit-rate 9 Mbps 6 Mbps Usage guidelines Records with high image ... Records with the highest image quality for WEB uploads. Note • A telephoto image results except when the [VGA] image size is selected for WEB uploads. NEX-5/5C Image size in [AVCHD] mode (1920 × 1080) Average bit-rate 17 Mbps Image size in [MP4] mode Average bit-rate (1440 × 1080...
NEX-3/3C Image size 1280 × 720 (Fine) 1280 × 720 (Standard) VGA (640 × 480) Average bit-rate 9 Mbps 6 Mbps Usage guidelines Records with high image ... Records with the highest image quality for WEB uploads. Note • A telephoto image results except when the [VGA] image size is selected for WEB uploads. NEX-5/5C Image size in [AVCHD] mode (1920 × 1080) Average bit-rate 17 Mbps Image size in [MP4] mode Average bit-rate (1440 × 1080...
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... Name Still images you shoot are recorded in a folder that is fixed as "folder number + ANV01" (NEX-5/5C), or "folder number + MNV01" (NEX-3/3C). Example: 100MSDCF The folder name form is as follows: folder number + Y (the last digit)/MM/DD. Standard Form Date Form The folder name form is as follows: folder number + MSDCF...
... Name Still images you shoot are recorded in a folder that is fixed as "folder number + ANV01" (NEX-5/5C), or "folder number + MNV01" (NEX-3/3C). Example: 100MSDCF The folder name form is as follows: folder number + Y (the last digit)/MM/DD. Standard Form Date Form The folder name form is as follows: folder number + MSDCF...
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... then turn on the power again. If the communication status is inserted in the camera. Index 122GB No images are transferred to be sent. Upload standby. Transferring images using an Eye-Fi card (commercially available). NEX-5C/3C do not have set to the access point of the Wi-Fi network. •... communication devices. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Upload Settings Sets whether or not you use an Eye-Fi card inserted in the camera on an airplane. If appears again, the Eye-Fi card may be damaged. • Wi-Fi network communication may be used only in ...
... then turn on the power again. If the communication status is inserted in the camera. Index 122GB No images are transferred to be sent. Upload standby. Transferring images using an Eye-Fi card (commercially available). NEX-5C/3C do not have set to the access point of the Wi-Fi network. •... communication devices. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Upload Settings Sets whether or not you use an Eye-Fi card inserted in the camera on an airplane. If appears again, the Eye-Fi card may be damaged. • Wi-Fi network communication may be used only in ...
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... is required to allow more *1 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) to use of images shot with your camera. • Sony Image Data Suite "Image Data Converter SR" "Image Data Lightbox SR" • "PMB" (Picture Motion Browser) Note • "PMB" is not compatible with Macintosh...: For playing/editing the High Definition movies: Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster/Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster NEX-3/3C: For playing/editing the movies: Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster /Intel Core 2 Duo 1.20 GHz or faster) Memory: 512 MB or more (For ...
... is required to allow more *1 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) to use of images shot with your camera. • Sony Image Data Suite "Image Data Converter SR" "Image Data Lightbox SR" • "PMB" (Picture Motion Browser) Note • "PMB" is not compatible with Macintosh...: For playing/editing the High Definition movies: Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster/Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster NEX-3/3C: For playing/editing the movies: Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster /Intel Core 2 Duo 1.20 GHz or faster) Memory: 512 MB or more (For ...
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Note • Do not use the same color television system. NEX-3/3C The camera automatically detects the color system to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz. NTSC system (1080 60i) Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia..., Rumania, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Viet Nam, etc. On TV color systems NEX-5/5C To view movies shot using this camera on a television, the camera and television must use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a malfunction. Table of contents Sample photo Menu...
Note • Do not use the same color television system. NEX-3/3C The camera automatically detects the color system to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz. NTSC system (1080 60i) Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia..., Rumania, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Viet Nam, etc. On TV color systems NEX-5/5C To view movies shot using this camera on a television, the camera and television must use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a malfunction. Table of contents Sample photo Menu...
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... PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, LLC. Table of copyright. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM NEX-3/3C IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR (i) ENCODING VIDEO IN... FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. Based on the License "C Library", "Expat", "zlib", "dtoa", "pcre", and "libjpeg" software are provided in the camera. NEX-5/5C IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE...
... PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, LLC. Table of copyright. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM NEX-3/3C IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR (i) ENCODING VIDEO IN... FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. Based on the License "C Library", "Expat", "zlib", "dtoa", "pcre", and "libjpeg" software are provided in the camera. NEX-5/5C IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE...
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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
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... is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. NEX-3/3C/ NEX-5/5C Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER -TO REDUCE THE...
... is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. NEX-3/3C/ NEX-5/5C Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER -TO REDUCE THE...
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... 57 Importing images to the computer Installing the software 58 What you can do with Eye-Fi. ** To check whether the camera is 1080 60i-compatible or 1080 50i-compatible, check for models NEX-3/3C and NEX-5/5C. Checking the functions available Menu list 50 Functions available for each model are as follows: Model...
... 57 Importing images to the computer Installing the software 58 What you can do with Eye-Fi. ** To check whether the camera is 1080 60i-compatible or 1080 50i-compatible, check for models NEX-3/3C and NEX-5/5C. Checking the functions available Menu list 50 Functions available for each model are as follows: Model...
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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. When the lens is removed (NEX-5/5C/3/3C) GB 12
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F MOVIE button (28) G Control wheel (32) H Soft keys (33) I Image sensor position mark GB 13 Preparing the camera C HDMI terminal (49) D Light sensor E LCD monitor The tilting LCD monitor of the camera allows flexible shooting positions. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C A (USB) terminal B Hook for shoulder strap Attaching the shoulder strap is recommended not to drop the camera.
F MOVIE button (28) G Control wheel (32) H Soft keys (33) I Image sensor position mark GB 13 Preparing the camera C HDMI terminal (49) D Light sensor E LCD monitor The tilting LCD monitor of the camera allows flexible shooting positions. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C A (USB) terminal B Hook for shoulder strap Attaching the shoulder strap is recommended not to drop the camera.
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You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). NEX-5/5C x Flash Preparing the camera NEX-3/3C A Screw B Flash C Connector* * Do not touch this part directly. C Image sensor position mark D Connection plate cover For using the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) E Access lamp (22) F Memory card insertion slot (21) G Battery compartment (17) GB 14 A Battery/Memory card cover (17, 21) B Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera.
You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). NEX-5/5C x Flash Preparing the camera NEX-3/3C A Screw B Flash C Connector* * Do not touch this part directly. C Image sensor position mark D Connection plate cover For using the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) E Access lamp (22) F Memory card insertion slot (21) G Battery compartment (17) GB 14 A Battery/Memory card cover (17, 21) B Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera.
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You cannot Low shoot any more image. Note GB • The displayed level may not be correct under certain circumstances. 18 Preparing the camera x Checking the remaining battery level Check the level with the tip of the battery. Lock lever NEX-3/3C Lock lever 3 Close the cover. Battery level High "Battery exhausted." 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.
You cannot Low shoot any more image. Note GB • The displayed level may not be correct under certain circumstances. 18 Preparing the camera x Checking the remaining battery level Check the level with the tip of the battery. Lock lever NEX-3/3C Lock lever 3 Close the cover. Battery level High "Battery exhausted." 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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... "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack? Be careful not to the operating conditions of the arrow. NEX-5/5C Lock lever NEX-3/3C Lock lever Attaching/removing the lens The camera will come with your camera. Refer to operating conditions with the lens attached (except for the NEX-5H/5CH). An "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack is displayed according to drop the battery pack...
... "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack? Be careful not to the operating conditions of the arrow. NEX-5/5C Lock lever NEX-3/3C Lock lever Attaching/removing the lens The camera will come with your camera. Refer to operating conditions with the lens attached (except for the NEX-5H/5CH). An "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack is displayed according to drop the battery pack...