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...a product or part that such data, software, or other rights which vary from the product. SONY® DSLR Cameras and Lenses for DSLR Camera LIMITED INARRANT'f (us Only, Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrantsthis product against defects in the United States. A dated purchase receipt is valid only in ...gives you specific legal rights and you must deliver the product, freight prepaid, in the Product; Please refer to the Sony authorized service facility specified. It does not cover technical assistance for hardware or software usage and it does not cover product ...
...a product or part that such data, software, or other rights which vary from the product. SONY® DSLR Cameras and Lenses for DSLR Camera LIMITED INARRANT'f (us Only, Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrantsthis product against defects in the United States. A dated purchase receipt is valid only in ...gives you specific legal rights and you must deliver the product, freight prepaid, in the Product; Please refer to the Sony authorized service facility specified. It does not cover technical assistance for hardware or software usage and it does not cover product ...
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4-453-048-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α Handbook Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index NEX-3N GB © 2013 Sony Corporation
4-453-048-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α Handbook Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index NEX-3N GB © 2013 Sony Corporation
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... to use this handbook Click on a button at upper right on using this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the camera How to use . The zmark indicates information that is convenient when searching for a function you want to know. 2GB The default setting is shown by...
... to use this handbook Click on a button at upper right on using this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the camera How to use . The zmark indicates information that is convenient when searching for a function you want to know. 2GB The default setting is shown by...
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Sample photo 6 Identifying parts 12 List of icons on the screen 17 Basic operations Operating the camera 20 Menu 22 Shooting images 27 Playing back images 29 Deleting images 31 Using the Photo Creativity function Photo Creativity 32 Bkground Defocus 33 Brightness 34 Color 35 Vividness 36 Picture Effect 37 Using functions with the control wheel DISP (Display Contents 39 (Exposure Comp 41 (Drive Mode 42 ISO (ISO 48 3GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Sample photo 6 Identifying parts 12 List of icons on the screen 17 Basic operations Operating the camera 20 Menu 22 Shooting images 27 Playing back images 29 Deleting images 31 Using the Photo Creativity function Photo Creativity 32 Bkground Defocus 33 Brightness 34 Color 35 Vividness 36 Picture Effect 37 Using functions with the control wheel DISP (Display Contents 39 (Exposure Comp 41 (Drive Mode 42 ISO (ISO 48 3GB Continued r
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Using functions with the W/T (zoom) lever Zoom 49 (Image Index 51 Using functions in the menu Shoot Mode 22 Camera 23 Image Size 23 Brightness/Color 24 Playback 24 Setup 24 Connecting with other equipment Viewing images on a TV 162 Using with your computer 164 Installing the software 166 Connecting the camera to the computer 168 Creating a movie disc 170 Printing still images 174 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 175 Warning messages 182 4GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Using functions with the W/T (zoom) lever Zoom 49 (Image Index 51 Using functions in the menu Shoot Mode 22 Camera 23 Image Size 23 Brightness/Color 24 Playback 24 Setup 24 Connecting with other equipment Viewing images on a TV 162 Using with your computer 164 Installing the software 166 Connecting the camera to the computer 168 Creating a movie disc 170 Printing still images 174 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 175 Warning messages 182 4GB Continued r
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Table of contents Sample photo Others Index Using the camera abroad 185 Memory card 186 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 188 Battery charging 190 Mount Adaptor 191 AVCHD format 193 Cleaning 194 Index 195 Menu Index 5GB
Table of contents Sample photo Others Index Using the camera abroad 185 Memory card 186 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 188 Battery charging 190 Mount Adaptor 191 AVCHD format 193 Cleaning 194 Index 195 Menu Index 5GB
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... photos (page 8) Shooting landscapes (page 9) Shooting sunset/night scenes (page 10) Shooting fast moving subjects (page 11) If you click on the screen of the camera. Refer to those descriptions in addition to the shooting tips displayed on a photo, the screen will jump to capture in parentheses for shooting that kind...
... photos (page 8) Shooting landscapes (page 9) Shooting sunset/night scenes (page 10) Shooting fast moving subjects (page 11) If you click on the screen of the camera. Refer to those descriptions in addition to the shooting tips displayed on a photo, the screen will jump to capture in parentheses for shooting that kind...
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Table of contents Sample photo Shooting macro photos 33 Defocusing the background (33) 86 Adjusting the color to indoor light (86) 56 Flowers (56) 90 Lowering the amount of flash light (90) 66 Focusing manually (66) 41 Shooting subjects in better brightness (41) 48 Preventing camera-shake for indoor shots (48) 41 Making food look appealing (41) Menu Index 8GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Shooting macro photos 33 Defocusing the background (33) 86 Adjusting the color to indoor light (86) 56 Flowers (56) 90 Lowering the amount of flash light (90) 66 Focusing manually (66) 41 Shooting subjects in better brightness (41) 48 Preventing camera-shake for indoor shots (48) 41 Making food look appealing (41) Menu Index 8GB Continued r
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Table of contents Sample photo Shooting sunset/night scenes 57 Holding the camera by hand (57) 56 Shooting the red of the sunset beautifully (56) 61 Fireworks (61) 65 Trail of light (65) 47 The same scene in different brightness (47) 33 Defocusing the background (33) 45 Preventing camera-shake (45) Menu Index 10GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Shooting sunset/night scenes 57 Holding the camera by hand (57) 56 Shooting the red of the sunset beautifully (56) 61 Fireworks (61) 65 Trail of light (65) 47 The same scene in different brightness (47) 33 Defocusing the background (33) 45 Preventing camera-shake (45) Menu Index 10GB Continued r
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Table of contents Sample photo Shooting fast moving subjects 69 Following a moving subject (69) 66 Shooting the subject approaching the camera (66) 62 Expressing vigorous action (62) 44 Capturing the best moment (44) Menu Index 11GB
Table of contents Sample photo Shooting fast moving subjects 69 Following a moving subject (69) 66 Shooting the subject approaching the camera (66) 62 Expressing vigorous action (62) 44 Capturing the best moment (44) Menu Index 11GB
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See the pages in parentheses for details on operation for shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap to prevent damage caused by dropping the camera. Menu Index 12GB Continued r Table of contents Sample photo Identifying parts When the lens is removed E For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever For viewing: (Playback zoom) lever/ (...
See the pages in parentheses for details on operation for shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap to prevent damage caused by dropping the camera. Menu Index 12GB Continued r Table of contents Sample photo Identifying parts When the lens is removed E For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever For viewing: (Playback zoom) lever/ (...
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... below. • Make sure that the cord is not pinched when you close the cover. 14GB Continued r You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index E Speaker F Tripod socket hole • Use a tripod with...
... below. • Make sure that the cord is not pinched when you close the cover. 14GB Continued r You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index E Speaker F Tripod socket hole • Use a tripod with...
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... Icons are displayed on the control wheel (page 39). You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the screen to indicate the camera status. Table of contents List of movies Remaining battery Flash charge in progress AF illuminator Live view 17GB Continued r
... Icons are displayed on the control wheel (page 39). You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the screen to indicate the camera status. Table of contents List of movies Remaining battery Flash charge in progress AF illuminator Live view 17GB Continued r
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Table of contents Sample photo Basic operations Operating the camera The control wheel and soft keys allow you to the control wheel. Control wheel Soft keys Control wheel When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Exposure Comp.), (Drive Mode), and ISO (ISO) functions are assigned to use various functions of the camera. When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) function is assigned to the control wheel. Menu Index 20GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Basic operations Operating the camera The control wheel and soft keys allow you to the control wheel. Control wheel Soft keys Control wheel When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Exposure Comp.), (Drive Mode), and ISO (ISO) functions are assigned to use various functions of the camera. When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) function is assigned to the control wheel. Menu Index 20GB Continued r
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Shoots with preset settings according to express the movement of the subject. The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings. Adjusts the shutter speed to the subject or condition. Table of contents Using functions in focus, ... as shooting, playback, or other operations. Shoots with a wider range of shooting functions than those of the control wheel to customize settings, except for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as exposure mode, panoramic, [Scene Selection]. MENU Control wheel Shoot Mode Allows you to make your choice. You ...
Shoots with preset settings according to express the movement of the subject. The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings. Adjusts the shutter speed to the subject or condition. Table of contents Using functions in focus, ... as shooting, playback, or other operations. Shoots with a wider range of shooting functions than those of the control wheel to customize settings, except for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as exposure mode, panoramic, [Scene Selection]. MENU Control wheel Shoot Mode Allows you to make your choice. You ...
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...you to access all shooting tips. When shooting faces, close-up (macro) subjects, or subjects tracked by [Tracking Focus], the camera analyzes the scene and automatically trims the captured image into a suitable composition. Allows you press the DISP button. Allows you to...quality of panoramic images. Detects people's faces automatically, and adjusts focus and exposure to fire the flash. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Shoots the skin smoothly in the focus. Selects the autofocus method. Index 23GB Continued r Selects...
...you to access all shooting tips. When shooting faces, close-up (macro) subjects, or subjects tracked by [Tracking Focus], the camera analyzes the scene and automatically trims the captured image into a suitable composition. Allows you press the DISP button. Allows you to...quality of panoramic images. Detects people's faces automatically, and adjusts focus and exposure to fire the flash. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Shoots the skin smoothly in the focus. Selects the autofocus method. Index 23GB Continued r Selects...
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... exposure compensation, etc. Selects the image processing method. Protects images, or cancels the protection. Allows you to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Provides pre-flash before shooting when using the flash, to group the playback images (View mode). DRO/Auto HDR Picture Effect Creative Style Compensates...
... exposure compensation, etc. Selects the image processing method. Protects images, or cancels the protection. Allows you to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Provides pre-flash before shooting when using the flash, to group the playback images (View mode). DRO/Auto HDR Picture Effect Creative Style Compensates...
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....: Shading Lens Comp.: Chro. Lens Comp.: Distortion Face Priority Tracking Movie Audio Rec Wind Noise Reduct. This feature can reduce the camera-shake when shooting self-portrait. Sets whether to record sound when recording a movie. Assigns functions to adjust the composition of the screen... the noise reduction processing for long exposure shootings. Sets whether or not to preferentially-track a certain face or not when the camera detects that face during movie recording. Selects the sound produced when you are using the LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor (sold separately). Selects...
....: Shading Lens Comp.: Chro. Lens Comp.: Distortion Face Priority Tracking Movie Audio Rec Wind Noise Reduct. This feature can reduce the camera-shake when shooting self-portrait. Sets whether to record sound when recording a movie. Assigns functions to adjust the composition of the screen... the noise reduction processing for long exposure shootings. Sets whether or not to preferentially-track a certain face or not when the camera detects that face during movie recording. Selects the sound produced when you are using the LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor (sold separately). Selects...
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...Eye-Fi card is used to HDMI TV. Folder Name Selects the folder name format in which the still image is inserted in the camera. New Folder Creates a new folder to which still images and MP4 movies are found. Recover Image DB Repairs the image database file ...used . * This setting appears when an Eye-Fi (sold separately) card is stored. Select Shoot. Display Color Selects the color of the camera and the lens/Mount Adaptor. USB Connection Selects the appropriate USB connection method for each computer or USB device connected to display wide images. Memory...
...Eye-Fi card is used to HDMI TV. Folder Name Selects the folder name format in which the still image is inserted in the camera. New Folder Creates a new folder to which still images and MP4 movies are found. Recover Image DB Repairs the image database file ...used . * This setting appears when an Eye-Fi (sold separately) card is stored. Select Shoot. Display Color Selects the color of the camera and the lens/Mount Adaptor. USB Connection Selects the appropriate USB connection method for each computer or USB device connected to display wide images. Memory...
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... depending on the ambient temperatures or recording conditions. Notes • The maximum continuous recording time for recognized scene and guide • The camera recognizes (Night Scene), (Tripod Night Scene), (Night Portrait), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro), (Spotlight), (...images Shooting images with appropriate settings. Table of MP4 12M is approximately 20 minutes (limited by [Tracking Focus], the camera analyzes the scene and automatically trims the captured image into a suitable composition. The Scene Recognition function begins to work....
... depending on the ambient temperatures or recording conditions. Notes • The maximum continuous recording time for recognized scene and guide • The camera recognizes (Night Scene), (Tripod Night Scene), (Night Portrait), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro), (Spotlight), (...images Shooting images with appropriate settings. Table of MP4 12M is approximately 20 minutes (limited by [Tracking Focus], the camera analyzes the scene and automatically trims the captured image into a suitable composition. The Scene Recognition function begins to work....