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... contained in the Product; This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may not apply to this Limited Warranty, Sony will , at its original specifications. any such software is longer. A dated purchase receipt is invalid if the factory-applied...Repair / Replacement Warranty: This Limited Warranty shall apply to any enclosed software Limited Warranty. SONY® DSLR Cameras and Lenses for DSLR Camera LIMITED INARRANT'f (us Only, Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrantsthis product against defects in material or workmanship for the time periods and as fuses ...
... contained in the Product; This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may not apply to this Limited Warranty, Sony will , at its original specifications. any such software is longer. A dated purchase receipt is invalid if the factory-applied...Repair / Replacement Warranty: This Limited Warranty shall apply to any enclosed software Limited Warranty. SONY® DSLR Cameras and Lenses for DSLR Camera LIMITED INARRANT'f (us Only, Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrantsthis product against defects in material or workmanship for the time periods and as fuses ...
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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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... use . The default setting is convenient when searching for information by function. Operate the camera in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the camera How to the correct operation of the camera. The zmark indicates information that is shown by sample photos. Table of contents Sample photo...
... use . The default setting is convenient when searching for information by function. Operate the camera in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the camera How to the correct operation of the camera. The zmark indicates information that is shown by sample photos. Table of contents Sample photo...
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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. Click the desired sample photo. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Sample photo "This is the scene I do?" See the pages in parentheses for...
... 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. Click the desired sample photo. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Sample photo "This is the scene I do?" See the pages in parentheses for...
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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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... 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 be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately).
... 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 be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately).
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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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When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) function is assigned to the control wheel. Menu Index 20GB Continued r 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. 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.
When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) function is assigned to the control wheel. Menu Index 20GB Continued r 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. 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.
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...the instructions on the screen, select the desired item and press the center of the control wheel to make your choice. The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings. Recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions automatically, performs Auto HDR, and chooses the... Sweep Panorama Manual Exposure Shutter Priority Aperture Priority Program Auto Shoots images with preset settings according to customize settings, except for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as exposure mode, panoramic, [Scene Selection]. Shoots with a wider range of shooting functions...
...the instructions on the screen, select the desired item and press the center of the control wheel to make your choice. The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings. Recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions automatically, performs Auto HDR, and chooses the... Sweep Panorama Manual Exposure Shutter Priority Aperture Priority Program Auto Shoots images with preset settings according to customize settings, except for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as exposure mode, panoramic, [Scene Selection]. Shoots with a wider range of shooting functions...
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... manual focusing. Selects the autofocus method. 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. Shoots the skin smoothly in the focus. Changes the information...to be displayed on . Registers or changes the person to be displayed on a subject while tracking it. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Selects the compression format. Keeps the focus on the LCD screen when you press the DISP button....
... manual focusing. Selects the autofocus method. 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. Shoots the skin smoothly in the focus. Changes the information...to be displayed on . Registers or changes the person to be displayed on a subject while tracking it. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Selects the compression format. Keeps the focus on the LCD screen when you press the DISP button....
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... AEL w/ shutter AF Illuminator Red Eye Reduction Live View Display Auto Review Sets whether or not to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings.
... AEL w/ shutter AF Illuminator Red Eye Reduction Live View Display Auto Review Sets whether or not to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings.
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...degrees. Sets whether or not to record sound when recording a movie. Assigns functions to preferentially-track a certain face or not when the camera detects that face during movie recording. Changes the range of the control wheel. Sets the date and time. Continued r 25GB Index Menu...to adjust the composition of the screen. Sets the noise reduction processing for high ISO sensitivity shootings. This feature can reduce the camera-shake when shooting self-portrait. Reduces the color deviation at the corners of contents Selects the language used for the shaded corners...
...degrees. Sets whether or not to record sound when recording a movie. Assigns functions to preferentially-track a certain face or not when the camera detects that face during movie recording. Changes the range of the control wheel. Sets the date and time. Continued r 25GB Index Menu...to adjust the composition of the screen. Sets the noise reduction processing for high ISO sensitivity shootings. This feature can reduce the camera-shake when shooting self-portrait. Reduces the color deviation at the corners of contents Selects the language used for the shaded corners...
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...Eye-Fi (sold separately) card is inserted in which the still image is stored. Folder Name Selects the folder name format in the camera. Version Displays the versions of USB connection. Recover Image DB Repairs the image database file when inconsistencies are recorded. Index 26GB New ...Folder Creates a new folder to the power save mode. USB LUN Setting Enhances the compatibility by limiting the functions of the camera and the lens/Mount Adaptor. Table of still images on the memory card. Display Card Space Displays the remaining recording time of ...
...Eye-Fi (sold separately) card is inserted in which the still image is stored. Folder Name Selects the folder name format in the camera. Version Displays the versions of USB connection. Recover Image DB Repairs the image database file when inconsistencies are recorded. Index 26GB New ...Folder Creates a new folder to the power save mode. USB LUN Setting Enhances the compatibility by limiting the functions of the camera and the lens/Mount Adaptor. Table of still images on the memory card. Display Card Space Displays the remaining recording time of ...
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...images, press the shutter button halfway down to shoot. 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), (Low ... is recognized. 27GB Continued r 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. To record movies, press the MOVIE button to stop...
...images, press the shutter button halfway down to shoot. 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), (Low ... is recognized. 27GB Continued r 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. To record movies, press the MOVIE button to stop...