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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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...and are not actual images shot using the camera How to use . This is useful to the corresponding page. Search for information by sample photos. Operate the camera in this handbook In this handbook, the sequence of operations is indicated by . Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to ... the correct operation of the camera. The zmark indicates information that is convenient when searching for information by arrows (t). Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Notes on using this handbook Click on a button at upper right on the cover and each page to jump to know...
...and are not actual images shot using the camera How to use . This is useful to the corresponding page. Search for information by sample photos. Operate the camera in this handbook In this handbook, the sequence of operations is indicated by . Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to ... the correct operation of the camera. The zmark indicates information that is convenient when searching for information by arrows (t). Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Notes on using this handbook Click on a button at upper right on the cover and each page to jump to know...
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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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...Shooting fast moving subjects (page 11) If you click on the screen of contents Sample photo Menu Index Sample photo "This is the scene I want to the page describing the function recommended for details of photo. Click! 6GB Continued r Table of the camera. See the pages in addition ...to the shooting tips displayed on a photo, the screen will jump to capture in a photo, but how can I do?" You may find the answer by going through the sample photos listed here. Click the desired sample photo. Refer to those descriptions in parentheses for shooting that ...
...Shooting fast moving subjects (page 11) If you click on the screen of contents Sample photo Menu Index Sample photo "This is the scene I want to the page describing the function recommended for details of photo. Click! 6GB Continued r Table of the camera. See the pages in addition ...to the shooting tips displayed on a photo, the screen will jump to capture in a photo, but how can I do?" You may find the answer by going through the sample photos listed here. Click the desired sample photo. Refer to those descriptions in parentheses for shooting that ...
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu Shooting people 33 A person stands out, while backgrounds blurred away (33) 73 A happy smile (73) 56 A person in front of night view (56) 45 A group photo (45, 46) 76 A person with soft skin tones (76) 47 The same scene with different brightness (47) 57 A person in candle light (57) 48 A moving person (48) 65 A person lit from behind (65) Index 7GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu Shooting people 33 A person stands out, while backgrounds blurred away (33) 73 A happy smile (73) 56 A person in front of night view (56) 45 A group photo (45, 46) 76 A person with soft skin tones (76) 47 The same scene with different brightness (47) 57 A person in candle light (57) 48 A moving person (48) 65 A person lit from behind (65) Index 7GB Continued r
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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 Menu Shooting landscapes 41 The sky in vivid colors (41) 62 Running water (62) 95 Vivid green colors (95) 95 Colored leaves (95) 58 Panoramic photos (58) 91 Scenery with a wide range of brightness (91) 91 Light outdoors shot from a dark interior (91) 33 Defocusing the background (33) 110 Keeping your shot level (110) Index 9GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu Shooting landscapes 41 The sky in vivid colors (41) 62 Running water (62) 95 Vivid green colors (95) 95 Colored leaves (95) 58 Panoramic photos (58) 91 Scenery with a wide range of brightness (91) 91 Light outdoors shot from a dark interior (91) 33 Defocusing the background (33) 110 Keeping your shot level (110) Index 9GB 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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... by dropping the camera. A (Playback) button (29) B Shutter button (27) C ON/OFF (Power) switch D Hook for the parts. 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/ (Index) lever F AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter...
... by dropping the camera. A (Playback) button (29) B Shutter button (27) C ON/OFF (Power) switch D Hook for the parts. 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/ (Index) lever F AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter...
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... 180 degrees when you take a self-portrait (page 115). • Depending on the tripod, you may not be able to adjust the angle of contents Sample photo Menu Index A (Flash pop-up) button (65) B LCD screen C Access lamp D Memory card/terminal cover E Multi/Micro USB Terminal (168) Supports Micro USB compatible device...
... 180 degrees when you take a self-portrait (page 115). • Depending on the tripod, you may not be able to adjust the angle of contents Sample photo Menu Index A (Flash pop-up) button (65) B LCD screen C Access lamp D Memory card/terminal cover E Multi/Micro USB Terminal (168) Supports Micro USB compatible device...
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index E Speaker F Tripod socket hole • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. You will ...
Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index E Speaker F Tripod socket hole • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. You will ...
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...: Focus (Manual Focus) 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.
...: Focus (Manual Focus) 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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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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Shooting standby A Display P A S M Indication Shoot Mode Scene Selection Sample photo Menu Graphic Display Scene Recognition icon Memory card/Upload Index Movie recording 100 123Min 16M 14M 8.4M 7.1M 4M 3.4M Number of recordable still images ...
Shooting standby A Display P A S M Indication Shoot Mode Scene Selection Sample photo Menu Graphic Display Scene Recognition icon Memory card/Upload Index Movie recording 100 123Min 16M 14M 8.4M 7.1M 4M 3.4M Number of recordable still images ...
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... 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 Display 101-0012 B Display C Display ±0.0 Indication Does not record sound during movie recording Wind noise reduction is activated SteadyShot/SteadyShot warning...
... 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 Display 101-0012 B Display C Display ±0.0 Indication Does not record sound during movie recording Wind noise reduction is activated SteadyShot/SteadyShot warning...
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Histogram Sample photo Menu Index 19GB Appears when [Picture Effect] did not work on the image. Table of contents Display Indication 2013-1-1 9:30AM Recorded date/time of the image 12/12 Image number/Number of images in the view mode Appears when HDR did not work on the image.
Histogram Sample photo Menu Index 19GB Appears when [Picture Effect] did not work on the image. Table of contents Display Indication 2013-1-1 9:30AM Recorded date/time of the image 12/12 Image number/Number of images in the view mode Appears when HDR did not work on the image.
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Control wheel Soft keys Control wheel When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Exposure Comp.), (Drive Mode), and ISO (ISO) functions are assigned to the control wheel. Menu Index 20GB Continued r When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) function is assigned to the control wheel. Table of contents Sample photo Basic operations Operating the camera The control wheel and soft keys allow you to use various functions of the camera.
Control wheel Soft keys Control wheel When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Exposure Comp.), (Drive Mode), and ISO (ISO) functions are assigned to the control wheel. Menu Index 20GB Continued r When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) function is assigned to the control wheel. Table of contents Sample photo Basic operations Operating the camera The control wheel and soft keys allow you to use various functions of the camera.