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... of contents Sample photo Menu Index Notes on the cover and each page to jump to use . Search for a function you want to use this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the camera How to the corresponding page. Operate the camera in this handbook Click on...
... of contents Sample photo Menu Index Notes on the cover and each page to jump to use . Search for a function you want to use this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the camera How to the corresponding page. Operate the camera in this handbook Click on...
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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 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. AF/MF Select Function assigned to the [AF/...-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)) Before pressing the shutter button halfway down: Zoom While pressing the shutter button halfway down: Focus...
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. AF/MF Select Function assigned to the [AF/...-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)) Before pressing the shutter button halfway down: Zoom While pressing the shutter button halfway down: Focus...
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... Self-timer Metering Mode Focus mode Focus area mode D Display z 1/125 F3.5 ±0.0 ±0.0 ISO400 REC 0:12 Indication Focus status Shutter speed Aperture value Metered manual Exposure compensation ISO sensitivity AE lock Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator Recording time of the movie (m:s) Continued r 18GB Index Menu Sample photo Table of contents
... Self-timer Metering Mode Focus mode Focus area mode D Display z 1/125 F3.5 ±0.0 ±0.0 ISO400 REC 0:12 Indication Focus status Shutter speed Aperture value Metered manual Exposure compensation ISO sensitivity AE lock Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator Recording time of the movie (m:s) Continued r 18GB Index Menu Sample photo Table of contents
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... settings, except for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as exposure mode, panoramic, [Scene Selection]. Superior Auto Intelligent Auto Scene Selection Sweep Panorama Manual Exposure Shutter Priority Aperture Priority Program Auto Shoots images with preset settings according to make your choice. Recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions automatically, performs...
... settings, except for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as exposure mode, panoramic, [Scene Selection]. Superior Auto Intelligent Auto Scene Selection Sweep Panorama Manual Exposure Shutter Priority Aperture Priority Program Auto Shoots images with preset settings according to make your choice. Recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions automatically, performs...
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... screen when you to suit the faces. Selects the direction to fire the flash. Shoots the skin smoothly in the focus. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Selects the method used to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images.
... screen when you to suit the faces. Selects the direction to fire the flash. Shoots the skin smoothly in the focus. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Selects the method used to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images.
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... exposure shootings. Sets whether or not to activate the MOVIE button. Selects the area where you operate the camera. Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Sets the length of in [Superior Auto] mode. Sets the noise reduction processing for the shaded corners of contents Reduces wind noise during tracking focus...
... exposure shootings. Sets whether or not to activate the MOVIE button. Selects the area where you operate the camera. Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Sets the length of in [Superior Auto] mode. Sets the noise reduction processing for the shaded corners of contents Reduces wind noise during tracking focus...
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..., set the exposure compensation to the + side. Notes • You cannot use [Exposure Comp.] when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Superior Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Manual Exposure] • You can adjust the exposure in a range of food look more appealing, shoot the food a little brighter than usual and try to +2.0 EV...
..., set the exposure compensation to the + side. Notes • You cannot use [Exposure Comp.] when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Superior Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Manual Exposure] • You can adjust the exposure in a range of food look more appealing, shoot the food a little brighter than usual and try to +2.0 EV...
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... of deviation (steps) from base, to darker, and then to take a self-portrait • The last shot is shown on the auto review. • In [Manual Exposure], the exposure is shifted by adjusting the shutter speed. • When you adjust the exposure, the exposure is shifted based on the control wheel...
... of deviation (steps) from base, to darker, and then to take a self-portrait • The last shot is shown on the auto review. • In [Manual Exposure], the exposure is shifted by adjusting the shutter speed. • When you adjust the exposure, the exposure is shifted based on the control wheel...
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.... 1 ISO (ISO) on the ISO setting. Table of subjects into account, too. z Adjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) ISO setting (speed) is not provided in [Manual Exposure]. However, compensation for low ISO sensitivity will cause images to [ISO 3200]. • The [ISO AUTO] setting is the sensitivity to...
.... 1 ISO (ISO) on the ISO setting. Table of subjects into account, too. z Adjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) ISO setting (speed) is not provided in [Manual Exposure]. However, compensation for low ISO sensitivity will cause images to [ISO 3200]. • The [ISO AUTO] setting is the sensitivity to...
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By sliding the W/T (zoom) lever, you can use a higher magnification zoom than that of the optical zoom. W/T (zoom) lever Menu Index * Only on lenses with manual zoom/a fixed focus lens: 1 When attaching the zoom lens, rotate the zoom ring of the lens. When attaching a lens with power zoom: 1 When attaching the ...
By sliding the W/T (zoom) lever, you can use a higher magnification zoom than that of the optical zoom. W/T (zoom) lever Menu Index * Only on lenses with manual zoom/a fixed focus lens: 1 When attaching the zoom lens, rotate the zoom ring of the lens. When attaching a lens with power zoom: 1 When attaching the ...
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...the shutter speed and aperture value. 3 Turn the control wheel to select shutter speed/aperture value. Check the exposure value at "MM" (metered manual). You can adjust the shutter speed and aperture value also during movie recording. • If you press the bottom of the control wheel. When... you do not fire the flash, push down the flash. • The (SteadyShot warning) indicator does not appear in manual exposure mode. • The ISO setting [ISO AUTO] is set to [ISO 200] in [Flash Mode]. Toward +: Images become darker. 0: Appropriate ...
...the shutter speed and aperture value. 3 Turn the control wheel to select shutter speed/aperture value. Check the exposure value at "MM" (metered manual). You can adjust the shutter speed and aperture value also during movie recording. • If you press the bottom of the control wheel. When... you do not fire the flash, push down the flash. • The (SteadyShot warning) indicator does not appear in manual exposure mode. • The ISO setting [ISO AUTO] is set to [ISO 200] in [Flash Mode]. Toward +: Images become darker. 0: Appropriate ...
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... [Auto HDR] function is activated, you cannot shoot any more easily, it is pressed, the shutter remains open . As long as fireworks. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Manual Exposure]. 2 Select the shutter speed by pressing the bottom of time that you use a tripod. • The longer the exposure time, the more conspicuous the...
... [Auto HDR] function is activated, you cannot shoot any more easily, it is pressed, the shutter remains open . As long as fireworks. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Manual Exposure]. 2 Select the shutter speed by pressing the bottom of time that you use a tripod. • The longer the exposure time, the more conspicuous the...
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... screen may differ from the actual image being shot. • When using an A-mount lens (sold separately), you can adjust the shutter speed when focusing manually during movie recording. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Shutter Priority]. 2 Select the desired value by adjusting the shutter speed, for the same amount of time that the...
... screen may differ from the actual image being shot. • When using an A-mount lens (sold separately), you can adjust the shutter speed when focusing manually during movie recording. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Shutter Priority]. 2 Select the desired value by adjusting the shutter speed, for the same amount of time that the...
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... A-mount lens (sold separately), you to obtain proper exposure. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Aperture Priority You can adjust the aperture when focusing manually during movie recording. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Aperture Priority]. 2 Select the desired value by turning the control wheel. You can also adjust the aperture value during...
... A-mount lens (sold separately), you to obtain proper exposure. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Aperture Priority You can adjust the aperture when focusing manually during movie recording. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Aperture Priority]. 2 Select the desired value by turning the control wheel. You can also adjust the aperture value during...
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... to pass. After focusing automatically, make the subject look clearer. Notes • If you turn the focusing ring when [DMF] or [Manual Focus] is selected, the image is enlarged automatically to enable you can prevent the image from the lens contact surface to the image sensor ...subject The mark shows the location of contents Sample photo Menu AF/MF Select Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t desired mode. (Autofocus) (DMF) (Manual Focus) Focuses automatically. You can predict the distance to check focus area easier. The distance from...
... to pass. After focusing automatically, make the subject look clearer. Notes • If you turn the focusing ring when [DMF] or [Manual Focus] is selected, the image is enlarged automatically to enable you can prevent the image from the lens contact surface to the image sensor ...subject The mark shows the location of contents Sample photo Menu AF/MF Select Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t desired mode. (Autofocus) (DMF) (Manual Focus) Focuses automatically. You can predict the distance to check focus area easier. The distance from...
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...) Focus Menu Index 67GB AF/MF Select Function assigned to the Zooming/Focusing ring (Autofocus) Zoom (DMF (Direct manual focus)) Before pressing the shutter button halfway down: Zoom While pressing the shutter button halfway down , rotate the focusing ring of the lens to achieve a ...
...) Focus Menu Index 67GB AF/MF Select Function assigned to the Zooming/Focusing ring (Autofocus) Zoom (DMF (Direct manual focus)) Before pressing the shutter button halfway down: Zoom While pressing the shutter button halfway down , rotate the focusing ring of the lens to achieve a ...
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... set to [On] and the subject to be tracked, and select OK. Target frame Notes • Tracking may be difficult in [Scene Selection] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Manual Focus] - It is moving subject. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Tracking Focus]. To cancel the tracking feature, select . 3 Press the shutter button fully down. The subject is dark...
... set to [On] and the subject to be tracked, and select OK. Target frame Notes • Tracking may be difficult in [Scene Selection] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Manual Focus] - It is moving subject. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Tracking Focus]. To cancel the tracking feature, select . 3 Press the shutter button fully down. The subject is dark...
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... a face that is the main subject and set to [On (Regist. Selects the face which is not the face with the following functions: - [Sweep Panorama] - [Manual Focus] - Faces)] even if it is set to [Multi]. • Up to 8 faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, exposure, flash settings and perform...
... a face that is the main subject and set to [On (Regist. Selects the face which is not the face with the following functions: - [Sweep Panorama] - [Manual Focus] - Faces)] even if it is set to [Multi]. • Up to 8 faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, exposure, flash settings and perform...
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... Detection indicator If you set the sensitivity to detect a smile with the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight], [Anti Motion Blur] in [Scene Selection] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Manual Focus] • If you press the shutter button during [Smile Shutter] shooting, the camera shoots the image, and then returns to [On] while the zoom...
... Detection indicator If you set the sensitivity to detect a smile with the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight], [Anti Motion Blur] in [Scene Selection] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Manual Focus] • If you press the shutter button during [Smile Shutter] shooting, the camera shoots the image, and then returns to [On] while the zoom...