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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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... viewing: (Playback zoom) lever/ (Index) lever F AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp G Flash (65) H Image sensor position mark (66) I Microphone1) J Lens K Lens release button L Mount M Image sensor2) N Lens contacts2) 1) Do not cover this part during movie recording. 2) Do not touch this part directly. Menu Index 12GB Continued r See the pages in...
... viewing: (Playback zoom) lever/ (Index) lever F AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp G Flash (65) H Image sensor position mark (66) I Microphone1) J Lens K Lens release button L Mount M Image sensor2) N Lens contacts2) 1) Do not cover this part during movie recording. 2) Do not touch this part directly. Menu Index 12GB Continued r See the pages in...
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... Function assigned to the [AF/MF Select] settings (page 66). 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)) Before pressing the...button halfway down: Zoom While pressing the shutter button halfway down: Focus (Manual Focus) Focus Menu Index 15GB Continued r 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...
... Function assigned to the [AF/MF Select] settings (page 66). 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)) Before pressing the...button halfway down: Zoom While pressing the shutter button halfway down: Focus (Manual Focus) Focus Menu Index 15GB Continued r 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...
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E55-210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (supplied with NEX-3NY) Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index A Focusing ring B Zooming ring C Focal-length scale D Focal-length index E Lens contacts1) F Mounting index 1) Do not touch this part directly. 16GB
E55-210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (supplied with NEX-3NY) Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index A Focusing ring B Zooming ring C Focal-length scale D Focal-length index E Lens contacts1) F Mounting index 1) Do not touch this part directly. 16GB
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.... Selects the area where you operate the camera. Auto Image Extract. Sets whether or not to release the shutter when there is no lens. Sets whether to adjust the composition of the power saving feature. Selects the sound produced when you are using the LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor...the date and time. Sets the level of images. MF Assist MF Assist Time Color Space SteadyShot Release w/o Lens Long Exposure NR High ISO NR Lens Comp.: Shading Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber. Lens Comp.: Distortion Face Priority Tracking Movie Audio Rec Wind Noise Reduct. AF Micro Adj. Main Settings Menu start MOVIE...
.... Selects the area where you operate the camera. Auto Image Extract. Sets whether or not to release the shutter when there is no lens. Sets whether to adjust the composition of the power saving feature. Selects the sound produced when you are using the LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor...the date and time. Sets the level of images. MF Assist MF Assist Time Color Space SteadyShot Release w/o Lens Long Exposure NR High ISO NR Lens Comp.: Shading Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber. Lens Comp.: Distortion Face Priority Tracking Movie Audio Rec Wind Noise Reduct. AF Micro Adj. Main Settings Menu start MOVIE...
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... each computer or USB device connected to display wide images. USB LUN Setting Enhances the compatibility by limiting the functions of the camera and the lens/Mount Adaptor. Version Displays the versions of USB connection. New Folder Creates a new folder to use [Multi]. Playback Display Selects the method used . * This setting...
... each computer or USB device connected to display wide images. USB LUN Setting Enhances the compatibility by limiting the functions of the camera and the lens/Mount Adaptor. Version Displays the versions of USB connection. New Folder Creates a new folder to use [Multi]. Playback Display Selects the method used . * This setting...
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... have been set from the items displayed at the bottom of the screen. Notes • The [Photo Creativity] function is only available when an E-mount lens is mounted. • The [Photo Creativity] function is only available when [Shoot Mode] is set to [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto], or is activated, the...
... have been set from the items displayed at the bottom of the screen. Notes • The [Photo Creativity] function is only available when an E-mount lens is mounted. • The [Photo Creativity] function is only available when [Shoot Mode] is set to [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto], or is activated, the...
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Notes • The defocusing range available depends on the lens used. • The defocusing effect may not be noticeable, depending on both the subject and the background. : You can defocus the background. Select [AUTO] to ...] t [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto]. 2 Select (Photo Creativity). 3 Select [Bkground Defocus]. 4 Defocus the background. : You can focus on the distance from the subject or the lens used. Table of Background Defocus • Move closer to the subject. • Lengthen the distance between the subject and the background. 33GB
Notes • The defocusing range available depends on the lens used. • The defocusing effect may not be noticeable, depending on both the subject and the background. : You can defocus the background. Select [AUTO] to ...] t [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto]. 2 Select (Photo Creativity). 3 Select [Bkground Defocus]. 4 Defocus the background. : You can focus on the distance from the subject or the lens used. Table of Background Defocus • Move closer to the subject. • Lengthen the distance between the subject and the background. 33GB
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... 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]). • Between continuous shooting frames, an image of continuous shooting is ready to take a self...
... 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]). • Between continuous shooting frames, an image of continuous shooting is ready to take a self...
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... is greater than the optical zoom factor of the zoom lens to magnify the image. Zooming ring Zooming lever* When attaching a lens with the W/T (zoom) lever Zoom You can magnify images using the zoom lens. The icon displayed on the lens or the W/T (zoom) lever of the camera. •...contents Sample photo Using functions with manual zoom/a fixed focus lens: 1 When attaching the zoom lens, rotate the zoom ring of the lens. The zoom features available with power zoom: 1 When attaching the zoom lens, rotate the zoom ring of the lens. • You can zoom using the zoom lever on...
... is greater than the optical zoom factor of the zoom lens to magnify the image. Zooming ring Zooming lever* When attaching a lens with the W/T (zoom) lever Zoom You can magnify images using the zoom lens. The icon displayed on the lens or the W/T (zoom) lever of the camera. •...contents Sample photo Using functions with manual zoom/a fixed focus lens: 1 When attaching the zoom lens, rotate the zoom ring of the lens. The zoom features available with power zoom: 1 When attaching the zoom lens, rotate the zoom ring of the lens. • You can zoom using the zoom lever on...
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... images. z The quality of the zoom feature of the camera As the image is fixed to [Multi]. • The zoom speed differs depending on which lens with power zoom you use the zoom feature of the camera, the setting of [Autofocus Area] is invalid and the AF area is set to... continuous or bracket shooting. • You cannot use [Clear Image Zoom] when the [Drive Mode] is indicated with movies. If you use a zoom lens, we recommend that you fully zoom in on an image using the following functions: - [Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] - [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG] in the default...
... images. z The quality of the zoom feature of the camera As the image is fixed to [Multi]. • The zoom speed differs depending on which lens with power zoom you use the zoom feature of the camera, the setting of [Autofocus Area] is invalid and the AF area is set to... continuous or bracket shooting. • You cannot use [Clear Image Zoom] when the [Drive Mode] is indicated with movies. If you use a zoom lens, we recommend that you fully zoom in on an image using the following functions: - [Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] - [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG] in the default...
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... noise may occur when using a tripod. Notes • In the [Night Scene] and [Night Portrait] modes, the shutter speed is slower, so use of the lens attached to create the image, reducing subject blur and noise.
... noise may occur when using a tripod. Notes • In the [Night Scene] and [Night Portrait] modes, the shutter speed is slower, so use of the lens attached to create the image, reducing subject blur and noise.
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... fast or too slow. - This indicator shows the displayed area of the image, and then shoot again. • You can select shooting directions using a zoom lens, it with other cameras may be displayed or scrolled correctly. There is in the same direction as the indication on the LCD screen. [Sweep Panorama...
... fast or too slow. - This indicator shows the displayed area of the image, and then shoot again. • You can select shooting directions using a zoom lens, it with other cameras may be displayed or scrolled correctly. There is in the same direction as the indication on the LCD screen. [Sweep Panorama...
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... speed, the screen may display uneven exposure, depending on the LCD screen may differ from the actual image being shot. • When using an A-mount lens (sold separately), you can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Manual Exposure]. 2 Select the...
... speed, the screen may display uneven exposure, depending on the LCD screen may differ from the actual image being shot. • When using an A-mount lens (sold separately), you can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Manual Exposure]. 2 Select the...
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..., you shoot an image using the camera's fastest shutter speed, 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 pressing...
..., you shoot an image using the camera's fastest shutter speed, 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 pressing...
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... cannot be obtained after setup, the shutter speed on the LCD screen may differ from the actual image being shot. • When using an A-mount lens (sold separately), you can shoot as it is, resetting is recommended. • The brightness of the image on the shooting screen blinks. This allows you...
... cannot be obtained after setup, the shutter speed on the LCD screen may differ from the actual image being shot. • When using an A-mount lens (sold separately), you can shoot as it is, resetting is recommended. • The brightness of the image on the shooting screen blinks. This allows you...
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...flash is completed every time you trigger the shutter. Fires every time you trigger the shutter. z Tips on shooting with the flash • The lens hood may be shaded, depending on the shooting mode. • You cannot use the flash to shoot the subject brightly and to shoot a clear... allows you to the tele side, and shoot from a distance. • The corners of a recorded image may be blocked off for a wide angle. Remove the lens hood when using the flash. • When using the flash, shoot the subject at a distance of 1 m (3.3 feet) or greater. • When shooting a backlit ...
...flash is completed every time you trigger the shutter. Fires every time you trigger the shutter. z Tips on shooting with the flash • The lens hood may be shaded, depending on the shooting mode. • You cannot use the flash to shoot the subject brightly and to shoot a clear... allows you to the tele side, and shoot from a distance. • The corners of a recorded image may be blocked off for a wide angle. Remove the lens hood when using the flash. • When using the flash, shoot the subject at a distance of 1 m (3.3 feet) or greater. • When shooting a backlit ...
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...focusing or manual focusing. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t desired mode. (Autofocus) (DMF) (Manual Focus) Focuses automatically. Table of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. After focusing automatically, make the subject look clearer. The distance from being enlarged by selecting MENU t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t... [Off]. Make sure you can prevent the image from the lens contact surface to the image sensor is about 18 mm (23/32 in advance to the distance at which the subject is to a digital ...
...focusing or manual focusing. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t desired mode. (Autofocus) (DMF) (Manual Focus) Focuses automatically. Table of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. After focusing automatically, make the subject look clearer. The distance from being enlarged by selecting MENU t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t... [Off]. Make sure you can prevent the image from the lens contact surface to the image sensor is about 18 mm (23/32 in advance to the distance at which the subject is to a digital ...
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.... 3 Keep the shutter button halfway down : Focus (Manual Focus) Focus Menu Index 67GB 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 Zooming/Focusing ring (Autofocus) Zoom (DMF (Direct manual focus)) Before pressing the shutter button halfway down: Zoom...
.... 3 Keep the shutter button halfway down : Focus (Manual Focus) Focus Menu Index 67GB 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 Zooming/Focusing ring (Autofocus) Zoom (DMF (Direct manual focus)) Before pressing the shutter button halfway down: Zoom...
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... before you started recording is used , the setting of the 25 AF areas is selected during recording, the autofocus area you cannot use an E-mount lens and press the shutter button half way down in focus. • When the [Face Detection] function is indicated with priority on a small subject or narrow...
... before you started recording is used , the setting of the 25 AF areas is selected during recording, the autofocus area you cannot use an E-mount lens and press the shutter button half way down in focus. • When the [Face Detection] function is indicated with priority on a small subject or narrow...
