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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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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Connecting with other equipment Viewing images on a TV 123 Using with your computer 125 Using the software 127 Connecting the camera to the computer 130 Creating a movie disc (NEX-5/5C 132 Printing still images 136 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 137 Warning messages 143 Others Using the camera abroad 146 Memory card 147 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 149 Battery charger 151 Mount Adaptor 152 AVCHD format (NEX-5/5C 153 Cleaning 154 Index Index 155 Index 4GB
Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Connecting with other equipment Viewing images on a TV 123 Using with your computer 125 Using the software 127 Connecting the camera to the computer 130 Creating a movie disc (NEX-5/5C 132 Printing still images 136 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 137 Warning messages 143 Others Using the camera abroad 146 Memory card 147 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 149 Battery charger 151 Mount Adaptor 152 AVCHD format (NEX-5/5C 153 Cleaning 154 Index Index 155 Index 4GB
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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. 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.
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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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NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C Flash A Battery/memory card cover B Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of contents Insert the connection plate into the battery compartment, then ... inch). E Access lamp F Memory card insertion slot G Battery compartment A Screw B Flash C Connector* * Do not touch this when using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C • Make sure that the cord is not pinched when you close the cover.
NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C Flash A Battery/memory card cover B Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of contents Insert the connection plate into the battery compartment, then ... inch). E Access lamp F Memory card insertion slot G Battery compartment A Screw B Flash C Connector* * Do not touch this when using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C • Make sure that the cord is not pinched when you close the cover.
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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. 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).
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... a single focus lens is used to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Allows you to set the image size and aspect ratio. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Exposure Comp. ISO Compensates for detecting smiles.
... a single focus lens is used to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Allows you to set the image size and aspect ratio. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Exposure Comp. ISO Compensates for detecting smiles.
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... of still images on or off. Folder Name Selects the folder name format. Select Shoot. Folder Selects the recording folder. New Folder Creates a new folder. NEX-5C/3C do not have this function.
... of still images on or off. Folder Name Selects the folder name format. Select Shoot. Folder Selects the recording folder. New Folder Creates a new folder. NEX-5C/3C do not have this function.
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.... Note • Panoramic images shot on separate screens. During movie playback To pause/resume To fast-forward To fast-rewind To slow-forward (NEX-5/5C only) To slow-reverse (NEX-5/5C only) To adjust sound volume Control wheel operation Press the center. Turn it right. Table of a recorded still image. Still images...
.... Note • Panoramic images shot on separate screens. During movie playback To pause/resume To fast-forward To fast-rewind To slow-forward (NEX-5/5C only) To slow-reverse (NEX-5/5C only) To adjust sound volume Control wheel operation Press the center. Turn it right. Table of a recorded still image. Still images...
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... and 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). Focus and brightness settings of contents Sample photo Menu search search Drive Mode You can set the drive mode...
... and 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). Focus and brightness settings of contents Sample photo Menu search search Drive Mode You can set the drive mode...
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... (sold separately). Or, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Remote Cdr.]. 2 Focus on the subject, point the transmitter of contents Sample photo Menu search search Remote Cdr. (NEX-5/5C) You can shoot using the SHUTTER and 2SEC (the shutter is not obscured. Index 39GB Also, refer to the remote sensor is released after...
... (sold separately). Or, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Remote Cdr.]. 2 Focus on the subject, point the transmitter of contents Sample photo Menu search search Remote Cdr. (NEX-5/5C) You can shoot using the SHUTTER and 2SEC (the shutter is not obscured. Index 39GB Also, refer to the remote sensor is released after...
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... slow and the camera shake tends to 30 seconds. Table of the shooting. BULB is recommended that the shutter was open . z Using the Remote Commander (NEX-5/5C) Pressing the SHUTTER button on the control wheel, and select [Remote Cdr.] t [On]. 49GB You do any further shooting during the reduction. • When...
... slow and the camera shake tends to 30 seconds. Table of the shooting. BULB is recommended that the shutter was open . z Using the Remote Commander (NEX-5/5C) Pressing the SHUTTER button on the control wheel, and select [Remote Cdr.] t [On]. 49GB You do any further shooting during the reduction. • When...
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... you can predict the distance to the position of the image sensor*. The distance from being enlarged by selecting [Menu] t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t [Off]. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C 18 mm (23/32 in advance to the distance at which the subject is enlarged automatically to enable you put enough distance between the...
... you can predict the distance to the position of the image sensor*. The distance from being enlarged by selecting [Menu] t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t [Off]. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C 18 mm (23/32 in advance to the distance at which the subject is enlarged automatically to enable you put enough distance between the...
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... size in [AVCHD] mode (1920 × 1080) Average bit-rate 17 Mbps Image size in the suitable size for WEB uploads. 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 ...
... size in [AVCHD] mode (1920 × 1080) Average bit-rate 17 Mbps Image size in the suitable size for WEB uploads. 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 ...
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... are not compatible with this camera cannot be played by the following marks on the bottom of contents Sample photo Menu search search File Format (NEX-5/5C) Selects the movie file format. 1 [Menu] t [Image Size] t [File Format] t desired mode. This file format is suitable for viewing smooth video images on computers...
... are not compatible with this camera cannot be played by the following marks on the bottom of contents Sample photo Menu search search File Format (NEX-5/5C) Selects the movie file format. 1 [Menu] t [Image Size] t [File Format] t desired mode. This file format is suitable for viewing smooth video images on computers...
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... contents Sample photo Menu search search Folder 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...
... contents Sample photo Menu search search Folder 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...
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... the Eye-Fi card. 2 Insert the Eye-Fi card you purchased the card. • Do not use an Eye-Fi card inserted in the camera. NEX-5C/3C do not have set up into the camera, and shoot still images. Notes • Eye-Fi cards can be used only in the...
... the Eye-Fi card. 2 Insert the Eye-Fi card you purchased the card. • Do not use an Eye-Fi card inserted in the camera. NEX-5C/3C do not have set up into the camera, and shoot still images. Notes • Eye-Fi cards can be used only in the...
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Using with your camera. • Sony Image Data Suite "Image Data Converter SR" "Image Data Lightbox SR" • "PMB" (Picture ...Microsoft Windows XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP2/ Windows 7 CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (NEX-5/5C: 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 ...
Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Using with your camera. • Sony Image Data Suite "Image Data Converter SR" "Image Data Lightbox SR" • "PMB" (Picture ...Microsoft Windows XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP2/ Windows 7 CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (NEX-5/5C: 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 ...
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..." and make adjustments to a computer. (An internet connection environment is required when a Blu-ray disc/DVD disc is created for the first time.) (NEX-5/5C only) Notes • "PMB" is not compatible with Macintosh computers. • The confirmation message of the Information tool appears on the screen when... To retouch (Red Eye Correction, etc.), print, and send still images as software updates. "Image Data Lightbox SR" support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/ Using "PMB" With "PMB" you can change the shooting date and more. • To print or save still images with the...
..." and make adjustments to a computer. (An internet connection environment is required when a Blu-ray disc/DVD disc is created for the first time.) (NEX-5/5C only) Notes • "PMB" is not compatible with Macintosh computers. • The confirmation message of the Information tool appears on the screen when... To retouch (Red Eye Correction, etc.), print, and send still images as software updates. "Image Data Lightbox SR" support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/ Using "PMB" With "PMB" you can change the shooting date and more. • To print or save still images with the...
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...) button. Notes • For operations such as importing AVCHD movies to the computer, use "PMB" (NEX-5/5C only). • When the camera is established for consequences resulting from such operations via the computer (NEX-5/5C only). Do not delete or copy AVCHD format movies on "PMB" functions, see the "PMB Help...PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). 2 Turn on the desktop t the folder where the images you operate AVCHD format movies or folders from the computer. Sony is displayed. 130GB Continued r Importing images to the computer (Macintosh) 1 Connect the camera to your computer.
...) button. Notes • For operations such as importing AVCHD movies to the computer, use "PMB" (NEX-5/5C only). • When the camera is established for consequences resulting from such operations via the computer (NEX-5/5C only). Do not delete or copy AVCHD format movies on "PMB" functions, see the "PMB Help...PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). 2 Turn on the desktop t the folder where the images you operate AVCHD format movies or folders from the computer. Sony is displayed. 130GB Continued r Importing images to the computer (Macintosh) 1 Connect the camera to your computer.