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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. 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...
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...
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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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... flash, shoot the subject at a distance 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 block the light of a moving subject such as a moving car or a walking person.
... flash, shoot the subject at a distance 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 block the light of a moving subject such as a moving car or a walking person.
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... shutter button halfway down to focus automatically. 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 [AF/MF Select] settings. Table of the lens to achieve a sharper focus.
... shutter button halfway down to focus automatically. 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 [AF/MF Select] settings. Table of the lens to achieve a sharper focus.
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Auto Off Compensates for distortion of the screen. 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 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]. Table of contents Lens Comp.: Distortion Compensates for distortion of the screen automatically.
Auto Off Compensates for distortion of the screen. 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 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]. Table of contents Lens Comp.: Distortion Compensates for distortion of the screen automatically.
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.... The optical properties of some lenses may be dark because the flash light does not reach the subject. When 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 the tele side, and shoot from the actual area. Table of...
.... The optical properties of some lenses may be dark because the flash light does not reach the subject. When 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 the tele side, and shoot from the actual area. Table of...
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...-length index E Lens contacts1) F Mounting index 1) Do not touch this part directly. 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... damage the camera. You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods using screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). 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.
...-length index E Lens contacts1) F Mounting index 1) Do not touch this part directly. 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... damage the camera. You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods using screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). 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.
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...power source, the laptop battery level decreases. Before turning on/off or restart the computer, or wake the computer to resume from the computer. - GB 16 The camera may cause a malfunction. Do not turn on the types of USB devices you are made for an extended period of time. - We do...can use may cause a malfunction. z Using your camera and AC Adaptor in any countries/regions where the power supply is not connected to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz. To a USB jack Notes • Note the following points when charging via a USB hub. Preparing the camera x Charging by connecting the ...
...power source, the laptop battery level decreases. Before turning on/off or restart the computer, or wake the computer to resume from the computer. - GB 16 The camera may cause a malfunction. Do not turn on the types of USB devices you are made for an extended period of time. - We do...can use may cause a malfunction. z Using your camera and AC Adaptor in any countries/regions where the power supply is not connected to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz. To a USB jack Notes • Note the following points when charging via a USB hub. Preparing the camera x Charging by connecting the ...
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... images varies depending on the control wheel. 2 Turn the control wheel 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 Shooting), and press the center. The 3-second delay self-timer is fixed at the first shot. * When shooting with...
... images varies depending on the control wheel. 2 Turn the control wheel 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 Shooting), and press the center. The 3-second delay self-timer is fixed at the first shot. * When shooting with...
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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. Move the focal length of the flash depends on the ISO sensitivity and aperture value. GB 46 The flash range (approx.) The range of the lens slightly more to the tele side, and shoot from a distance.
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. Move the focal length of the flash depends on the ISO sensitivity and aperture value. GB 46 The flash range (approx.) The range of the lens slightly more to the tele side, and shoot from a distance.
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... the approximate recordable time or number of images when using a fully charged battery pack under the following conditions: - When an E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens is reached, press the MOVIE button and continue recording. The flash strobes once every two shots. - Playback (Still... Shooting (Still images) Approx. 240 min. Continuous movie recording: When the limit of the continuous movie recording (29 minutes) is attached. - Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (sold separately). - [LCD Brightness]: [Manual] [±0] • The number of still images is based on ...
... the approximate recordable time or number of images when using a fully charged battery pack under the following conditions: - When an E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens is reached, press the MOVIE button and continue recording. The flash strobes once every two shots. - Playback (Still... Shooting (Still images) Approx. 240 min. Continuous movie recording: When the limit of the continuous movie recording (29 minutes) is attached. - Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (sold separately). - [LCD Brightness]: [Manual] [±0] • The number of still images is based on ...
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... than usual to appear too dark (insufficient light). Blurring of the image to avoid overheating of an image shot using the flash. • When attaching a 16-50 mm/F3.5-5.6 lens (supplied), the flash may be dark because the flash light does not reach the subject. The image is exceeded. When the flash...
... than usual to appear too dark (insufficient light). Blurring of the image to avoid overheating of an image shot using the flash. • When attaching a 16-50 mm/F3.5-5.6 lens (supplied), the flash may be dark because the flash light does not reach the subject. The image is exceeded. When the flash...
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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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... (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: ...(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 (...
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... and specifications are based on digital cameras equipped with the same picture angle, by increasing the focal length of your lens by using a 50 mm lens, you can find the approximate equivalent of the focal length of a 35 mm-format camera, and shoot with an APS-C ...mm-format camera. mm (in.)) 64.7 × 29.9 (2 5/8 × 1 3/16) 63.8 × 108 (2 5/8 × 4 3/8) Mass (Approx. f/36 f/22 - For example, by half. 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...
... and specifications are based on digital cameras equipped with the same picture angle, by increasing the focal length of your lens by using a 50 mm lens, you can find the approximate equivalent of the focal length of a 35 mm-format camera, and shoot with an APS-C ...mm-format camera. mm (in.)) 64.7 × 29.9 (2 5/8 × 1 3/16) 63.8 × 108 (2 5/8 × 4 3/8) Mass (Approx. f/36 f/22 - For example, by half. 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...