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... the camera. This is shown by keyword. Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to use this handbook Click on a button at upper right on using this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the camera How to use . The photographs used in this handbook In this handbook, the...
... the camera. This is shown by keyword. Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to use this handbook Click on a button at upper right on using this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the camera How to use . The photographs used in this handbook In this handbook, the...
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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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... pressing the shutter 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 D Lens contacts1) 1) Do not touch this part...
... pressing the shutter 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 D Lens contacts1) 1) Do not touch this part...
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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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Superior Auto Intelligent Auto Scene Selection Sweep Panorama Manual Exposure Shutter Priority Aperture Priority Program Auto Shoots images with panoramic size. Recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions automatically, performs Auto HDR, and chooses the ...
Superior Auto Intelligent Auto Scene Selection Sweep Panorama Manual Exposure Shutter Priority Aperture Priority Program Auto Shoots images with panoramic size. Recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions automatically, performs Auto HDR, and chooses the ...
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... the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Changes the information to suit the faces. Selects the aspect ratio. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Selects the direction to be displayed on . Selects the area to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Allows you to be displayed on...
... the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Changes the information to suit the faces. Selects the aspect ratio. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Selects the direction to be displayed on . Selects the area to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Allows you to be displayed on...
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... on the grid line that helps you operate the camera. Zooms an image with higher magnification than [Digital Zoom]. Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Enhances the outline of time the image will be also available in an expanded form. Sets whether or not to preferentially-track a certain face or...
... on the grid line that helps you operate the camera. Zooms an image with higher magnification than [Digital Zoom]. Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Enhances the outline of time the image will be also available in an expanded form. Sets whether or not to preferentially-track a certain face or...
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... image. Correct exposure M Set [Exposure Comp.] toward -. 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 -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV for better looking images Menu Index Overexposure = too much light Whitish image...
... image. Correct exposure M Set [Exposure Comp.] toward -. 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 -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV for better looking images Menu Index Overexposure = too much light Whitish image...
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... compensated value. 47GB Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Bracket: Cont.]. 2 OPTION t desired mode. Sample photo Menu Index 1 (Drive Mode) on the auto review. • In [Manual Exposure], the exposure is shifted by adjusting the shutter speed. • When you adjust the exposure, the exposure is completed. You can select an image...
... compensated value. 47GB Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Bracket: Cont.]. 2 OPTION t desired mode. Sample photo Menu Index 1 (Drive Mode) on the auto review. • In [Manual Exposure], the exposure is shifted by adjusting the shutter speed. • When you adjust the exposure, the exposure is completed. You can select an image...
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... set between [ISO 200] and [ISO 3200]. • For movie shooting, the maximum ISO sensitivity you change the exposure mode to [Manual Exposure] with an appropriate brightness even under insufficient exposure. Set the ISO according to become noisy. Higher sensitivities enable faster shutter speeds and/or...captured with the [ISO AUTO] setting, it is switched to [ISO 3200]. • The [ISO AUTO] setting is not provided in [Manual Exposure]. Low ISO sensitivity You can set when shooting movies, the value is [ISO 3200]. However, compensation for low ISO sensitivity will cause ...
... set between [ISO 200] and [ISO 3200]. • For movie shooting, the maximum ISO sensitivity you change the exposure mode to [Manual Exposure] with an appropriate brightness even under insufficient exposure. Set the ISO according to become noisy. Higher sensitivities enable faster shutter speeds and/or...captured with the [ISO AUTO] setting, it is switched to [ISO 3200]. • The [ISO AUTO] setting is not provided in [Manual Exposure]. Low ISO sensitivity You can set when shooting movies, the value is [ISO 3200]. However, compensation for low ISO sensitivity will cause ...
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... 114).) 49GB Continued r Zoom scale (low) Zoom scale (high) 1 Smart Zoom: You can magnify images by combining various zoom features. The zoom features available with manual zoom/a fixed focus lens: 1 When attaching the zoom lens, rotate the zoom ring of the lens. By sliding the W/T (zoom) lever, you can use a higher...
... 114).) 49GB Continued r Zoom scale (low) Zoom scale (high) 1 Smart Zoom: You can magnify images by combining various zoom features. The zoom features available with manual zoom/a fixed focus lens: 1 When attaching the zoom lens, rotate the zoom ring of the lens. By sliding the W/T (zoom) lever, you can use a higher...
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... darker. 0: Appropriate exposure analyzed by pressing (Flash pop-up) button. Shutter speed Aperture (F-value) Metered manual Notes • You cannot select [Flash Off] and [Autoflash] in manual exposure mode. Set the ISO sensitivity as necessary. • The brightness of the control wheel. Toward -:... Images become brighter. You can adjust the shutter speed and aperture when focusing manually during movie recording. To avoid uneven exposure, change the shooting conditions (shift the shutter speed one step lower, etc.) before ...
... darker. 0: Appropriate exposure analyzed by pressing (Flash pop-up) button. Shutter speed Aperture (F-value) Metered manual Notes • You cannot select [Flash Off] and [Autoflash] in manual exposure mode. Set the ISO sensitivity as necessary. • The brightness of the control wheel. Toward -:... Images become brighter. You can adjust the shutter speed and aperture when focusing manually during movie recording. To avoid uneven exposure, change the shooting conditions (shift the shutter speed one step lower, etc.) before ...
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... shutter speed to [BULB]. • If the [Smile Shutter] or [Auto HDR] function is used with long exposure. As long as fireworks. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Manual Exposure]. 2 Select the shutter speed by pressing the bottom of the control wheel. 3 Turn the control wheel counterclockwise until [BULB] is activated, you use a tripod...
... shutter speed to [BULB]. • If the [Smile Shutter] or [Auto HDR] function is used with long exposure. As long as fireworks. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Manual Exposure]. 2 Select the shutter speed by pressing the bottom of the control wheel. 3 Turn the control wheel counterclockwise until [BULB] is activated, you use a tripod...
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... of time that the shutter was open after setup, the aperture value on the shooting conditions. When 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 the movement with...
... of time that the shutter was open after setup, the aperture value on the shooting conditions. When 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 the movement with...
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... defocusing the background. z Aperture Smaller F-value (opening the aperture) narrows the range that is in focus. This allows 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. The shutter speed is in focus. Larger F-value...
... defocusing the background. z Aperture Smaller F-value (opening the aperture) narrows the range that is in focus. This allows 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. The shutter speed is in focus. Larger F-value...
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...in advance to the distance at which the subject is convenient when you to pass. Adjusts the focus manually. Turn the focusing ring right or left to the subject. z Using manual focusing effectively "Focus fixing" is to check focus area easier. The distance from being enlarged by ... 18 mm between the subject and the camera. Table of the image sensor*. You can predict the distance to make fine focus adjustment manually (Direct Manual Focus). After focusing automatically, make the subject look clearer. z Measuring the exact distance to a digital signal. • If the ...
...in advance to the distance at which the subject is convenient when you to pass. Adjusts the focus manually. Turn the focusing ring right or left to the subject. z Using manual focusing effectively "Focus fixing" is to check focus area easier. The distance from being enlarged by ... 18 mm between the subject and the camera. Table of the image sensor*. You can predict the distance to make fine focus adjustment manually (Direct Manual Focus). After focusing automatically, make the subject look clearer. z Measuring the exact distance to a digital signal. • If the ...
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...] 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 , rotate the focusing ring of contents... Sample photo DMF (Direct Manual Focus) 1 MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t [DMF]. 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically. 3 Keep the shutter button halfway down : Focus (Manual Focus) Focus Menu Index 67GB Table of the lens to...
...] 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 , rotate the focusing ring of contents... Sample photo DMF (Direct Manual Focus) 1 MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t [DMF]. 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically. 3 Keep the shutter button halfway down : Focus (Manual Focus) Focus Menu Index 67GB Table of the lens to...
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... preferentially-track a certain face or not using [Face Priority Tracking] (page 127). Target frame Notes • Tracking may be difficult in [Scene Selection] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Manual Focus] - The ambient light changes. • When [Tracking Focus] is invalid. • You cannot use [Tracking Focus] with the subject to be tracked is a face...
... preferentially-track a certain face or not using [Face Priority Tracking] (page 127). Target frame Notes • Tracking may be difficult in [Scene Selection] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Manual Focus] - The ambient light changes. • When [Tracking Focus] is invalid. • You cannot use [Tracking Focus] with the subject to be tracked is a face...
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...)) (On) (Off) Focuses on . Faces)] even if it is set will judge which the camera is not the face with the following functions: - [Sweep Panorama] - [Manual Focus] - Does not use [Face Detection] with the priority focus. Face Detection frame (gray/magenta) This frame appears on a detected face that is to [Off...
...)) (On) (Off) Focuses on . Faces)] even if it is set will judge which the camera is not the face with the following functions: - [Sweep Panorama] - [Manual Focus] - Does not use [Face Detection] with the priority focus. Face Detection frame (gray/magenta) This frame appears on a detected face that is to [Off...
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... Smile Shutter. You can 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 be detected correctly depending...
... Smile Shutter. You can 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 be detected correctly depending...