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z Using the Zooming/Focusing ring When an E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens is attached, functions assigned to the Zooming/ Focusing ring change according to the Zooming/Focusing ring (Autofocus) Zoom (DMF (Direct manual ...) Focus Menu Index 15GB Continued r AF/MF Select Function assigned to the [AF/MF Select] settings (page 66). Table of contents Sample photo Lens E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-3NL/3NY) A Zooming/Focusing ring B Zooming lever C Mounting index D Lens contacts1) 1) Do not touch this part directly.
z Using the Zooming/Focusing ring When an E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens is attached, functions assigned to the Zooming/ Focusing ring change according to the Zooming/Focusing ring (Autofocus) Zoom (DMF (Direct manual ...) Focus Menu Index 15GB Continued r AF/MF Select Function assigned to the [AF/MF Select] settings (page 66). Table of contents Sample photo Lens E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-3NL/3NY) A Zooming/Focusing ring B Zooming lever C Mounting index D Lens contacts1) 1) Do not touch this part directly.
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.... - [Scene Selection], excluding [Sports Action] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] - [Auto HDR] - [Soft Focus], [HDR Painting], [Rich-tone Mono.], [Miniature] in total*). * When attaching an E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens (supplied) 1 (Drive Mode) on shooting conditions (Image size, ISO setting, High ISO NR, or the setting of [Lens Comp.: Distortion]). •...
.... - [Scene Selection], excluding [Sports Action] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] - [Auto HDR] - [Soft Focus], [HDR Painting], [Rich-tone Mono.], [Miniature] in total*). * When attaching an E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens (supplied) 1 (Drive Mode) on shooting conditions (Image size, ISO setting, High ISO NR, or the setting of [Lens Comp.: Distortion]). •...
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... make faces come out brighter. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Flash Mode In dark environments, use the flash when recording movies. • When attaching a 16-50 mm/F3.5-5.6 lens (supplied), the flash may be blocked off for a wide angle.
... make faces come out brighter. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Flash Mode In dark environments, use the flash when recording movies. • When attaching a 16-50 mm/F3.5-5.6 lens (supplied), the flash may be blocked off for a wide angle.
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z Using an E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens When an E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens is fixed to the [AF/MF Select] settings. AF/MF Select Function assigned to the Zooming/Focusing ring (Autofocus) Zoom (DMF (...
z Using an E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens When an E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens is fixed to the [AF/MF Select] settings. AF/MF Select Function assigned to the Zooming/Focusing ring (Autofocus) Zoom (DMF (...
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Does not compensate for the distortion of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Lens Comp.: Distortion] t desired setting. Sample photo Menu Index 126GB Table of contents Lens Comp.: Distortion Compensates for distortion of the screen. Notes • This item is available only with an E-mount lens. • Depending on the attached lens (E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS etc.), [Lens Comp.: Distortion] is fixed to [Auto], and you cannot select [Off]. Auto Off Compensates for distortion of the screen automatically.
Does not compensate for the distortion of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Lens Comp.: Distortion] t desired setting. Sample photo Menu Index 126GB Table of contents Lens Comp.: Distortion Compensates for distortion of the screen. Notes • This item is available only with an E-mount lens. • Depending on the attached lens (E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS etc.), [Lens Comp.: Distortion] is fixed to [Auto], and you cannot select [Off]. Auto Off Compensates for distortion of the screen automatically.
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... the flash. • Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in a short period. Shadows appear at the bottom of an image shot using the flash. • When attaching a 16-50 mm/F3.5-5.6 lens (supplied), the flash may cause the periphery of the image to appear too dark (insufficient light). Table of contents Sample photo Menu...
... the flash. • Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in a short period. Shadows appear at the bottom of an image shot using the flash. • When attaching a 16-50 mm/F3.5-5.6 lens (supplied), the flash may cause the periphery of the image to appear too dark (insufficient light). Table of contents Sample photo Menu...
Instruction Manual
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x Lens See page 83 on the specifications of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. GB 12 E PZ 16 - 50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-3NL/NEX-3NY) E55 - 210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (supplied with a screw length of the lenses. A Focusing ring B Zooming ring C Focal-length scale D Focal-length ...secure the camera to tripods using screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Preparing the camera E Speaker F Tripod socket hole • Use a tripod with NEX-3NY) A Zooming/Focusing ring B Zooming lever C Mounting index D Lens contacts1) 1) Do not touch this part directly.
x Lens See page 83 on the specifications of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. GB 12 E PZ 16 - 50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-3NL/NEX-3NY) E55 - 210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (supplied with a screw length of the lenses. A Focusing ring B Zooming ring C Focal-length scale D Focal-length ...secure the camera to tripods using screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Preparing the camera E Speaker F Tripod socket hole • Use a tripod with NEX-3NY) A Zooming/Focusing ring B Zooming lever C Mounting index D Lens contacts1) 1) Do not touch this part directly.
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... computer that is unnecessary and its use your camera abroad - If the camera is connected to a power source, the laptop battery level decreases. GB 16 We do not guarantee operation with all computers. z Using your camera and AC Adaptor in any countries/regions where the power supply is within 100... V to operate the camera properly, depending on the types of time. - Power source You can be able to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz. The camera may cause a malfunction. To a USB jack Notes • Note the following points when charging via a USB hub. Do ...
... computer that is unnecessary and its use your camera abroad - If the camera is connected to a power source, the laptop battery level decreases. GB 16 We do not guarantee operation with all computers. z Using your camera and AC Adaptor in any countries/regions where the power supply is within 100... V to operate the camera properly, depending on the types of time. - Power source You can be able to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz. The camera may cause a malfunction. To a USB jack Notes • Note the following points when charging via a USB hub. Do ...
Instruction Manual
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... screen upward about 180 degrees and direct the lens toward yourself to select (Cont. approximately 9 images* ** in the default setting. GB ** When attaching an E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens (supplied) 38 The 3-second delay self-timer is fixed at higher speeds (max. The camera starts z Shooting automatically with [Quality] set...
... screen upward about 180 degrees and direct the lens toward yourself to select (Cont. approximately 9 images* ** in the default setting. GB ** When attaching an E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens (supplied) 38 The 3-second delay self-timer is fixed at higher speeds (max. The camera starts z Shooting automatically with [Quality] set...
Instruction Manual
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Move the focal length of the flash depends on the ISO sensitivity and aperture value. GB 46 F2.8 F3.5 F5.6 ISO 200 1 m - 2.1 m 1 m - 1.7 m 1 m - 1.1 m (3.3 feet - 6.9 feet) (3.3 feet - 5.5 feet) (3.3 feet - 3.5 feet) ISO 3200 4 m - 8.4 m 3.2 m - 6.8 m 2 m - 4.2 m (13.3 feet - 27.7 feet) (10.6 feet - 22.1 feet) (6.6 feet - 13.8 feet) Notes • When attaching a 16-50 mm/F3.5-5.6 lens (supplied), the flash may be blocked off for a wide angle. The flash range (approx.) The range of the lens slightly more to the tele side, and shoot from a distance.
Move the focal length of the flash depends on the ISO sensitivity and aperture value. GB 46 F2.8 F3.5 F5.6 ISO 200 1 m - 2.1 m 1 m - 1.7 m 1 m - 1.1 m (3.3 feet - 6.9 feet) (3.3 feet - 5.5 feet) (3.3 feet - 3.5 feet) ISO 3200 4 m - 8.4 m 3.2 m - 6.8 m 2 m - 4.2 m (13.3 feet - 27.7 feet) (10.6 feet - 22.1 feet) (6.6 feet - 13.8 feet) Notes • When attaching a 16-50 mm/F3.5-5.6 lens (supplied), the flash may be blocked off for a wide angle. The flash range (approx.) The range of the lens slightly more to the tele side, and shoot from a distance.
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When an E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens is set to [Single-shot AF]. - The flash strobes once every two shots. - No other operations such as recording, zoom, shooting ... under the following conditions. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) - [Autofocus Mode] is attached. - Shooting once every 30 seconds. - Playback (Still images) Approx. 400 min. Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (sold separately). - [LCD Brightness]: [Manual] [±0] • The number of still images is reached, press the MOVIE button and continue...
When an E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens is set to [Single-shot AF]. - The flash strobes once every two shots. - No other operations such as recording, zoom, shooting ... under the following conditions. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) - [Autofocus Mode] is attached. - Shooting once every 30 seconds. - Playback (Still images) Approx. 400 min. Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (sold separately). - [LCD Brightness]: [Manual] [±0] • The number of still images is reached, press the MOVIE button and continue...
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... lens. Adjust the setting again. The optical properties of some lenses may cause the periphery of an image shot using the flash. • When attaching a 16-50 mm/F3.5-5.6 lens (supplied), the flash may partially appear on the image. The flash takes too long to appear too dark (insufficient light).
... lens. Adjust the setting again. The optical properties of some lenses may cause the periphery of an image shot using the flash. • When attaching a 16-50 mm/F3.5-5.6 lens (supplied), the flash may partially appear on the image. The flash takes too long to appear too dark (insufficient light).
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...mm × 15.6 mm) CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of image sensor: Approx. 16 500 000 pixels Effective pixel number of dots: 460 800 dots [Input/output terminals] Multi/Micro... device. [Power] Used battery pack: Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50 [Power consumption] When using an E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5- 5.6 OSS lens*: Approx. 1.9 W * supplied with F2.8 lens) ISO sensitivity (Recommended exposure ... screen] LCD panel: Wide, 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive Total number of camera: Approx. 16 100 000 pixels [Auto focus system] System: Contrast detection system Sensitivity range: EV0 to EV20 (at...
...mm × 15.6 mm) CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of image sensor: Approx. 16 500 000 pixels Effective pixel number of dots: 460 800 dots [Input/output terminals] Multi/Micro... device. [Power] Used battery pack: Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50 [Power consumption] When using an E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5- 5.6 OSS lens*: Approx. 1.9 W * supplied with F2.8 lens) ISO sensitivity (Recommended exposure ... screen] LCD panel: Wide, 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive Total number of camera: Approx. 16 100 000 pixels [Auto focus system] System: Contrast detection system Sensitivity range: EV0 to EV20 (at...
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...(camera only) Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to +140 °F) Dimensions (Approx.): 50 mm × 22 mm × 54 mm (2 inches × 7/8 inches × 2 1/4 inches) (W/H/D) Mass (... (in meters at ISO 100 conversion) Recycling time: Approx. 3 seconds Flash coverage: Covering 16 mm lens (focal length that the lens indicates) Flash compensation: GB ±2.0 EV (1/3 EV...176;F) File format: Still image: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline) compliant, RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 Format) Movie (AVCHD format): AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compatible Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: ...
...(camera only) Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to +140 °F) Dimensions (Approx.): 50 mm × 22 mm × 54 mm (2 inches × 7/8 inches × 2 1/4 inches) (W/H/D) Mass (... (in meters at ISO 100 conversion) Recycling time: Approx. 3 seconds Flash coverage: Covering 16 mm lens (focal length that the lens indicates) Flash compensation: GB ±2.0 EV (1/3 EV...176;F) File format: Still image: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline) compliant, RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 Format) Movie (AVCHD format): AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compatible Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: ...
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f/36 f/22 - f/32 Filter diameter (mm) 40.5 49 Dimensions (max. mm (in.)) 64.7 × 29.9 (2 5/8 × 1 3/16) 63.8 × 108 (2 5/8 × 4 3/8) Mass (Approx. g (oz.)) 116 (4.1) 345 (12.2) SteadyShot Available Available 1) Power zoom 2) The values for ... - 1) 9-13 28.2° - 7.8° 1.0 (3.28) Maximum magnification (×) 0.215 0.225 Minimum f-stop f/22 - Lens Lens E16 - 50 mm zoom E55 - 210 mm zoom lens1) lens Camera NEX-3NL/3NY NEX-3NY Equivalent 35 mm-format focal length2) (mm) 24 - 75 82.5 - 315 Lens groups-elements Angle of a 35 mm-format...
f/36 f/22 - f/32 Filter diameter (mm) 40.5 49 Dimensions (max. mm (in.)) 64.7 × 29.9 (2 5/8 × 1 3/16) 63.8 × 108 (2 5/8 × 4 3/8) Mass (Approx. g (oz.)) 116 (4.1) 345 (12.2) SteadyShot Available Available 1) Power zoom 2) The values for ... - 1) 9-13 28.2° - 7.8° 1.0 (3.28) Maximum magnification (×) 0.215 0.225 Minimum f-stop f/22 - Lens Lens E16 - 50 mm zoom E55 - 210 mm zoom lens1) lens Camera NEX-3NL/3NY NEX-3NY Equivalent 35 mm-format focal length2) (mm) 24 - 75 82.5 - 315 Lens groups-elements Angle of a 35 mm-format...