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4-183-855-12(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α Handbook Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index NEX-3/NEX-3C/NEX-5/NEX-5C GB © 2010 Sony Corporation
4-183-855-12(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α Handbook Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index NEX-3/NEX-3C/NEX-5/NEX-5C GB © 2010 Sony Corporation
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... the book. Search for information by sample photos. Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to the correct operation of the camera. Search for information in a listing of menu items. Search for a function you want to use this handbook, the sequence of operations is indicated by arrows (t). ... useful to know. 2GB You can jump to the pages by keyword. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Notes on using the camera How to use .
... the book. Search for information by sample photos. Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to the correct operation of the camera. Search for information in a listing of menu items. Search for a function you want to use this handbook, the sequence of operations is indicated by arrows (t). ... useful to know. 2GB You can jump to the pages by keyword. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Notes on using the camera How to use .
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Sample photo search 5 Identifying parts 11 List of icons on the screen 15 Basic operations Using the control wheel and ... wheel DISP (Display Contents 29 (Flash Mode 31 (Exposure Comp 32 (Drive Mode 33 (Image Index 40 Using functions in the menu Shoot Mode 19 Camera 20 Image Size 20 Brightness/Color 20 Playback 21 Setup 21 3GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Sample photo search 5 Identifying parts 11 List of icons on the screen 15 Basic operations Using the control wheel and ... wheel DISP (Display Contents 29 (Flash Mode 31 (Exposure Comp 32 (Drive Mode 33 (Image Index 40 Using functions in the menu Shoot Mode 19 Camera 20 Image Size 20 Brightness/Color 20 Playback 21 Setup 21 3GB Continued r
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Connecting with other equipment Viewing images on a TV 123 Using with your computer 125 Using the software 127 Connecting the camera to the computer 130 Creating a movie disc (NEX-5/5C 132 Printing still images 136 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 137 Warning messages 143 Others Using the camera abroad 146 Memory card 147 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 149 Battery charger 151 Mount Adaptor 152 AVCHD format (NEX-5/5C 153 Cleaning 154 Index Index 155 Index 4GB
Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Connecting with other equipment Viewing images on a TV 123 Using with your computer 125 Using the software 127 Connecting the camera to the computer 130 Creating a movie disc (NEX-5/5C 132 Printing still images 136 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 137 Warning messages 143 Others Using the camera abroad 146 Memory card 147 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 149 Battery charger 151 Mount Adaptor 152 AVCHD format (NEX-5/5C 153 Cleaning 154 Index Index 155 Index 4GB
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... Menu search search Index Sample photo search "This is the scene I want to the page describing the function recommended for shooting that kind of the camera. Refer to those descriptions in addition to the shooting tips displayed on a photo, the screen will jump to capture in a photo, but how can I do...
... Menu search search Index Sample photo search "This is the scene I want to the page describing the function recommended for shooting that kind of the camera. Refer to those descriptions in addition to the shooting tips displayed on a photo, the screen will jump to capture in a photo, but how can I do...
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Shooting macro photos 24 Defocusing the background (24) 43 Flowers (43) 53 Focusing manually (53) 68 Preventing camera shake for indoor shots (68) 69 Adjusting the color to indoor light (69) 72 Lowering the amount of flash light (72) 32 In better brightness (32) 32 Making food look appealing (32) Index 7GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Shooting macro photos 24 Defocusing the background (24) 43 Flowers (43) 53 Focusing manually (53) 68 Preventing camera shake for indoor shots (68) 69 Adjusting the color to indoor light (69) 72 Lowering the amount of flash light (72) 32 In better brightness (32) 32 Making food look appealing (32) Index 7GB Continued r
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Shooting sunset/night views 43 Holding the camera by hand (43) 49 Fireworks (49) 38 The same scene in different brightness (38) 43 Shooting the red of the sunset beautifully (43) 31 Trail of light (31) 24 Defocusing the background (24) 36 Preventing camera shake (36) Index 9GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Shooting sunset/night views 43 Holding the camera by hand (43) 49 Fireworks (49) 38 The same scene in different brightness (38) 43 Shooting the red of the sunset beautifully (43) 31 Trail of light (31) 24 Defocusing the background (24) 36 Preventing camera shake (36) Index 9GB Continued r
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Shooting fast moving subjects 56 Following a moving subject (56) 53 With the subject approaching the camera (53) 50 Expressing vigorous action (50) 35 Capturing the best moment (35) Index 10GB
Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Shooting fast moving subjects 56 Following a moving subject (56) 53 With the subject approaching the camera (53) 50 Expressing vigorous action (50) 35 Capturing the best moment (35) Index 10GB
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...lamp F Memory card insertion slot G Battery compartment A Screw B Flash C Connector* * Do not touch this when using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C • Make sure that the cord is not pinched when you close the cover. C Image sensor position mark (53) D Connection plate cover Use this... part directly. 13GB Continued r Index Sample photo Menu search search Table of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C Flash A Battery/memory card cover B Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of contents
...lamp F Memory card insertion slot G Battery compartment A Screw B Flash C Connector* * Do not touch this when using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C • Make sure that the cord is not pinched when you close the cover. C Image sensor position mark (53) D Connection plate cover Use this... part directly. 13GB Continued r Index Sample photo Menu search search Table of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C Flash A Battery/memory card cover B Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of contents
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... photo Menu search search List of movies Remaining battery Scene Recognition icons Flash charge in progress AF illuminator Does not record sound during movie recording Camera shake warning Continued r 15GB Shooting standby A Display P A S M Indication Shoot Mode Scene Selection Image size/Aspect ratio of still images Graphic display Movie recording RAW RAW...
... photo Menu search search List of movies Remaining battery Scene Recognition icons Flash charge in progress AF illuminator Does not record sound during movie recording Camera shake warning Continued r 15GB Shooting standby A Display P A S M Indication Shoot Mode Scene Selection Image size/Aspect ratio of still images Graphic display Movie recording RAW RAW...
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... of the control wheel following the on the screen, you can select setting items. Your selection is determined when you press the center of the camera. When you turn the control wheel. Soft keys Control wheel Control wheel When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Flash Mode), (Exposure Comp.) and (Drive Mode) functions...
... of the control wheel following the on the screen, you can select setting items. Your selection is determined when you press the center of the camera. When you turn the control wheel. Soft keys Control wheel Control wheel When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Flash Mode), (Exposure Comp.) and (Drive Mode) functions...
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...of the control wheel to make your choice. [Menu] Control wheel Shoot Mode Allows you to customize settings, except for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as exposure mode, panoramic, Scene Selection. Automatic shooting that allows you to select a ...and aperture). 19GB Continued r Intelligent Auto Scene Selection Anti Motion Blur Sweep Panorama Manual Exposure Shutter Priority Aperture Priority Program Auto The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings. Shoots with the appropriate settings. Adjusts the range in focus, or defocuses the ...
...of the control wheel to make your choice. [Menu] Control wheel Shoot Mode Allows you to customize settings, except for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as exposure mode, panoramic, Scene Selection. Automatic shooting that allows you to select a ...and aperture). 19GB Continued r Intelligent Auto Scene Selection Anti Motion Blur Sweep Panorama Manual Exposure Shutter Priority Aperture Priority Program Auto The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings. Shoots with the appropriate settings. Adjusts the range in focus, or defocuses the ...
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... for detecting smiles. Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for the brightness of contents Sample photo Menu search search Camera Allows you to be displayed on . Selects the compression format. Zoom Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Detection Panorama Direction Shooting Tip...continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket shooting. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Sets the ISO sensitivity. 20GB Continued r Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to fire the flash. Still Image Size Aspect...
... for detecting smiles. Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for the brightness of contents Sample photo Menu search search Camera Allows you to be displayed on . Selects the compression format. Zoom Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Detection Panorama Direction Shooting Tip...continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket shooting. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Sets the ISO sensitivity. 20GB Continued r Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to fire the flash. Still Image Size Aspect...
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... the grid line that helps you to play back. Displays the histogram of movies to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Selects a still image or movie to adjust the composition of the image right after shooting. Enlarges the image. Index Setup Allows... displayed on the playback screen. Selects the date of the luminance distribution. Selects the images to release the shutter when there is no lens. 21GB Continued r Switches the information to prevent eyes from being shot in dim places. Selects the number of flash light. Sample photo...
... the grid line that helps you to play back. Displays the histogram of movies to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Selects a still image or movie to adjust the composition of the image right after shooting. Enlarges the image. Index Setup Allows... displayed on the playback screen. Selects the date of the luminance distribution. Selects the images to release the shutter when there is no lens. 21GB Continued r Switches the information to prevent eyes from being shot in dim places. Selects the number of flash light. Sample photo...
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... Selects the language used to images. Date/Time Setup Sets the date and time. Display Color Selects the color of the camera and the lens. CTRL FOR HDMI Sets whether or not to the power save mode. Version Displays the version of the LCD monitor. Select... Shoot. Folder Selects the recording folder. NEX-5C/3C do not have this function. Main Settings Beep Selects the sound produced when you are found. Power Save Sets the time to turn the camera to operate the camera with movies. Help Guide Display Turns the Help ...
... Selects the language used to images. Date/Time Setup Sets the date and time. Display Color Selects the color of the camera and the lens. CTRL FOR HDMI Sets whether or not to the power save mode. Version Displays the version of the LCD monitor. Select... Shoot. Folder Selects the recording folder. NEX-5C/3C do not have this function. Main Settings Beep Selects the sound produced when you are found. Power Save Sets the time to turn the camera to operate the camera with movies. Help Guide Display Turns the Help ...
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...[Grid Line] t [On]. Press the MOVIE button again to the situation, and adjusts the settings. 1 Adjust the LCD monitor angle, and hold the camera. You can check the frame for movies by displaying an empty frame on the LCD monitor when the scene is narrower than that of still... images. Scene Recognition icon and guide • The camera recognizes (Night View), (Tripod Night View), (Night Portrait), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Portrait), (Landscape), or (Macro), and displays the corresponding...
...[Grid Line] t [On]. Press the MOVIE button again to the situation, and adjusts the settings. 1 Adjust the LCD monitor angle, and hold the camera. You can check the frame for movies by displaying an empty frame on the LCD monitor when the scene is narrower than that of still... images. Scene Recognition icon and guide • The camera recognizes (Night View), (Tripod Night View), (Night Portrait), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Portrait), (Landscape), or (Macro), and displays the corresponding...
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.... - Background Defocus Control (Intelligent Auto) allows you shoot a still image of a subject that is moving subject. The subject is difficult to focus on When the camera cannot focus on the LCD monitor. The subject reflects light such as mirror, or has shiny surfaces. - Focal point moves following situations: - Cannot focus. •...
.... - Background Defocus Control (Intelligent Auto) allows you shoot a still image of a subject that is moving subject. The subject is difficult to focus on When the camera cannot focus on the LCD monitor. The subject reflects light such as mirror, or has shiny surfaces. - Focal point moves following situations: - Cannot focus. •...
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.... • The defocusing effect may not be noticeable, depending on the distance from the subject or the lens used. • The Background Defocus Control function does not operate when an A-mount lens is enabled, the camera analyzes the scene when you press the center of Background Defocus • Move closer to the subject...
.... • The defocusing effect may not be noticeable, depending on the distance from the subject or the lens used. • The Background Defocus Control function does not operate when an A-mount lens is enabled, the camera analyzes the scene when you press the center of Background Defocus • Move closer to the subject...
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... images or movies, press the center of a still image can switch the image type by selecting (still image) or (movie) on other cameras may not be enlarged for closer examination during playback. Turn it right during pause. During movie playback To pause/resume To fast-forward To fast...-rewind To slow-forward (NEX-5/5C only) To slow-reverse (NEX-5/5C only) To adjust sound volume Control wheel operation Press the center. Turn it left during pause. Press the right, or...
... images or movies, press the center of a still image can switch the image type by selecting (still image) or (movie) on other cameras may not be enlarged for closer examination during playback. Turn it right during pause. During movie playback To pause/resume To fast-forward To fast...-rewind To slow-forward (NEX-5/5C only) To slow-reverse (NEX-5/5C only) To adjust sound volume Control wheel operation Press the center. Turn it left during pause. Press the right, or...
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...) on the control wheel repeatedly to [Intelligent Auto] or [Sweep Panorama]. During shooting Disp. Shows recording information. Display Info. Using the Menu: 1 During shooting, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Display Contents].
...) on the control wheel repeatedly to [Intelligent Auto] or [Sweep Panorama]. During shooting Disp. Shows recording information. Display Info. Using the Menu: 1 During shooting, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Display Contents].