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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 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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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 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.
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Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to fire the flash. Switches the information to be focused on the shooting screen. Image Size Movie Selects the image size. Selects the ... detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Selects the direction to suit the faces. Selects the compression format. Selects the autofocus method. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Precision Dig. Allows...
Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to fire the flash. Switches the information to be focused on the shooting screen. Image Size Movie Selects the image size. Selects the ... detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Selects the direction to suit the faces. Selects the compression format. Selects the autofocus method. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Precision Dig. Allows...
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...for movie recording. Movie Audio Rec Sets the sound for high ISO sensitivity shootings. Display Color Selects the color of the camera and the lens. Wide Image Selects a method to the power save mode. Version Displays the version of the LCD monitor. Demo Mode Sets whether or .... Display Card Space* Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the recordable number of the LCD monitor. Folder Selects the recording folder. NEX-5C/3C do not have this function. LCD Brightness Sets the brightness of still images on or off. File Number Selects the method used ...
...for movie recording. Movie Audio Rec Sets the sound for high ISO sensitivity shootings. Display Color Selects the color of the camera and the lens. Wide Image Selects a method to the power save mode. Version Displays the version of the LCD monitor. Demo Mode Sets whether or .... Display Card Space* Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the recordable number of the LCD monitor. Folder Selects the recording folder. NEX-5C/3C do not have this function. LCD Brightness Sets the brightness of still images on or off. File Number Selects the method used ...
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Table 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. Operate the Remote Commander from the Remote Commander. Or, [Menu] t [Camera] t [...). Also, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Auto HDR] • A lens or hood may cover the remote sensor and prevent the sensor from receiving the light from positions where the light to the remote sensor is...
Table 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. Operate the Remote Commander from the Remote Commander. Or, [Menu] t [Camera] t [...). Also, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Auto HDR] • A lens or hood may cover the remote sensor and prevent the sensor from receiving the light from positions where the light to the remote sensor is...
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...focusing automatically, make the subject look clearer. Adjusts the focus manually. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C 18 mm (23/32 in advance to the distance at which the ...as the film. • If the subject is convenient when you can prevent the image from the lens contact surface to check focus area easier. When you put enough distance between the camera and the subject..., refer to the subject The mark shows the location of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. Table of the horizontal line. Index z To measure the exact distance ...
...focusing automatically, make the subject look clearer. Adjusts the focus manually. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C 18 mm (23/32 in advance to the distance at which the ...as the film. • If the subject is convenient when you can prevent the image from the lens contact surface to check focus area easier. When you put enough distance between the camera and the subject..., refer to the subject The mark shows the location of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. Table of the horizontal line. Index z To measure the exact distance ...
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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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Model name NEX-5A/5CA/3A/3CA NEX-5D/5CD/3D/3CD NEX-5H/5CH NEX-5K/5CK/3K/3CK Lens E16 mm E18 - 55 mm and E16 mm E18 - 200 mm E18 - 55 mm GB 9 This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses. The model name varies depending on the supplied lens.
Model name NEX-5A/5CA/3A/3CA NEX-5D/5CD/3D/3CD NEX-5H/5CH NEX-5K/5CK/3K/3CK Lens E16 mm E18 - 55 mm and E16 mm E18 - 200 mm E18 - 55 mm GB 9 This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses. The model name varies depending on the supplied lens.
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...) • 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 to the camera) x Common...
...) • 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 to the camera) x Common...
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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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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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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 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. x Lens On the E18 - 200 mm lens, refer to the instruction manual of the E18 - 200 mm lens (supplied).
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 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. x Lens On the E18 - 200 mm lens, refer to the instruction manual of the E18 - 200 mm lens (supplied).
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...InfoLITHIUM" battery pack? An "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack is displayed according 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. x Removing the battery pack Turn off the camera and slide the... functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with the lens attached (except for the NEX-5H/5CH). Preparing the camera z What is attached, remove it from the camera or the lens. • Quickly change the lens somewhere away from dusty locations so as to keep dust...
...InfoLITHIUM" battery pack? An "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack is displayed according 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. x Removing the battery pack Turn off the camera and slide the... functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with the lens attached (except for the NEX-5H/5CH). Preparing the camera z What is attached, remove it from the camera or the lens. • Quickly change the lens somewhere away from dusty locations so as to keep dust...
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Notes • When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to the surface of the notched corner. NEX-5/5C Check on the direction of the image sensor (the part that acts as illustrated. GB 21 Inserting a memory card (sold separately) 1 Open the cover. NEX-3/3C Check on the... when it clicks as the film), it may appear on the image, depending on the direction of the notched corner. However, attach or remove the lens quickly somewhere away from adhering to prevent dust from dusty locations. • Do not leave the camera with the...
Notes • When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to the surface of the notched corner. NEX-5/5C Check on the direction of the image sensor (the part that acts as illustrated. GB 21 Inserting a memory card (sold separately) 1 Open the cover. NEX-3/3C Check on the... when it clicks as the film), it may appear on the image, depending on the direction of the notched corner. However, attach or remove the lens quickly somewhere away from adhering to prevent dust from dusty locations. • Do not leave the camera with the...
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Basic Info) * NEX-5/5C only Checking the functions available GB 51 Switches the information 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 Off/Autoflash/Fill-flash/Slow Sync./Rear...
Basic Info) * NEX-5/5C only Checking the functions available GB 51 Switches the information 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 Off/Autoflash/Fill-flash/Slow Sync./Rear...
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...for MP4 format recording. Movies recorded in insufficient light emission. • Keep the camera, supplied accessories, etc., out of the reach of the lens. • Do not use . Devices incompatible with AVCHD format that the camera is working correctly. • This camera is unrecoverable. It may...trial recording to a computer or other storage location, then format the memory card. • The recorded contents cannot be played on other devices (NEX-5/5C) • This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 High Profile for AVCHD format recording. This may cause dirt on the memory card....
...for MP4 format recording. Movies recorded in insufficient light emission. • Keep the camera, supplied accessories, etc., out of the reach of the lens. • Do not use . Devices incompatible with AVCHD format that the camera is working correctly. • This camera is unrecoverable. It may...trial recording to a computer or other storage location, then format the memory card. • The recorded contents cannot be played on other devices (NEX-5/5C) • This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 High Profile for AVCHD format recording. This may cause dirt on the memory card....
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... Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch NEX-3/3C: Movie: MPEG-4 Visual USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) Flash Flash guide number: GN 7 (in meters at ISO 100) Recycling time: Approx. 4 seconds Flash coverage: Covering 16 mm lens (focal length that the lens indicates) Flash compensation: ±2.0 EV...40°C (32°F to 104°F) File format: Still image: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline) compliant, DPOF compatible NEX-5/5C: Movie (AVCHD format): AVCHD Ver. 1.0 compliant Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch, equipped with Dolby Digital Stereo Creator • ...
... Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch NEX-3/3C: Movie: MPEG-4 Visual USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) Flash Flash guide number: GN 7 (in meters at ISO 100) Recycling time: Approx. 4 seconds Flash coverage: Covering 16 mm lens (focal length that the lens indicates) Flash compensation: ±2.0 EV...40°C (32°F to 104°F) File format: Still image: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline) compliant, DPOF compatible NEX-5/5C: Movie (AVCHD format): AVCHD Ver. 1.0 compliant Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch, equipped with Dolby Digital Stereo Creator • ...
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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 the E18 - 200 mm lens (supplied). diameter...- 29° 0.25 (0.82) Maximum magnification 0.078 0.3 (×) Minimum f-stop f/22 f/22 - f/32 Filter diameter (mm) 49 49 Dimensions (max. Lens On the E18 - 200 mm lens, refer to the subject. *3 Shutter speed (differs 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 the E18 - 200 mm lens (supplied). diameter...- 29° 0.25 (0.82) Maximum magnification 0.078 0.3 (×) Minimum f-stop f/22 f/22 - f/32 Filter diameter (mm) 49 49 Dimensions (max. Lens On the E18 - 200 mm lens, refer to the subject. *3 Shutter speed (differs with shooting conditions) *4 The optical shake compensation function is not available.