α Handbook
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E16 mm F2.8 (supplied with NEX-5D/5CD/5K/5CK/3D/ 3CD/3K/3CK) A Hood index B Focusing ring C Zoom ring D Focal-length scale E Focal-length index F Lens contacts* G Mounting index * Do not touch this part directly. 14GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Lens On the E18 - 200 mm lens, refer to the instruction manual of the E18 - 200 mm lens (supplied). E18 - 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-5A/5CA/3A/3CA) A Converter index* B Focusing ring C Lens contacts** D Mounting index * A converter is sold separately. ** Do not touch this part directly.
E16 mm F2.8 (supplied with NEX-5D/5CD/5K/5CK/3D/ 3CD/3K/3CK) A Hood index B Focusing ring C Zoom ring D Focal-length scale E Focal-length index F Lens contacts* G Mounting index * Do not touch this part directly. 14GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Lens On the E18 - 200 mm lens, refer to the instruction manual of the E18 - 200 mm lens (supplied). E18 - 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-5A/5CA/3A/3CA) A Converter index* B Focusing ring C Lens contacts** D Mounting index * A converter is sold separately. ** Do not touch this part directly.
α Handbook
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... fire the flash. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Precision Dig. Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to be displayed on...
... fire the flash. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Precision Dig. Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to be displayed on...
α Handbook
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... • Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway, so that the section is better suited for shooting a panoramic image Pan the camera in an arc with a constant velocity and in the center of the whole panoramic image. Index 47GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu search ... Horizontal direction Radius as short as the indication on the LCD monitor. [Sweep Panorama] is in the same direction as possible • When using a zoom lens, it is recommended to use it again to the end by [Menu] t [Image Size] t [Image Size]. Shows the displayed area of the image...
... • Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway, so that the section is better suited for shooting a panoramic image Pan the camera in an arc with a constant velocity and in the center of the whole panoramic image. Index 47GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu search ... Horizontal direction Radius as short as the indication on the LCD monitor. [Sweep Panorama] is in the same direction as possible • When using a zoom lens, it is recommended to use it again to the end by [Menu] t [Image Size] t [Image Size]. Shows the displayed area of the image...
α Handbook
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... while zooming in up to that before zooming was used. 57GB Zoom] is working, zooming is canceled, the image on the center portion. 1 Attach a single focus lens. 2 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Precision Dig. Notes • You can zoom in ...on the screen returns to the normal size, and movie recording starts. • As the image is attached, you press the MOVIE button when [Precision Dig. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Precision Dig. Zoom When a single focus lens is zoomed by digital...
... while zooming in up to that before zooming was used. 57GB Zoom] is working, zooming is canceled, the image on the center portion. 1 Attach a single focus lens. 2 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Precision Dig. Notes • You can zoom in ...on the screen returns to the normal size, and movie recording starts. • As the image is attached, you press the MOVIE button when [Precision Dig. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Precision Dig. Zoom When a single focus lens is zoomed by digital...
α Handbook
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...) will enlarge the image. You can enlarge the image also by seven times. Movie recording - [Precision Dig. Off Does not enlarge the image. Zoom] • When an A-mount lens (sold separately) is enlarged by 14 times. This works in the [Manualfocus] or [DMF] modes. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t [On]. 2 Turn the focusing...
...) will enlarge the image. You can enlarge the image also by seven times. Movie recording - [Precision Dig. Off Does not enlarge the image. Zoom] • When an A-mount lens (sold separately) is enlarged by 14 times. This works in the [Manualfocus] or [DMF] modes. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t [On]. 2 Turn the focusing...
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...too bright or too dark for the metering range of the image to the subject, and shoot the subject within the flash range using the zoom lens, attach a lens hood. The aperture value and/or shutter speed flashes when you press the shutter button halfway down. • Since the subject is too ... monitor. • This is different from the actual area. The use of the hood, the filter or the hood may cause the periphery of the camera. These dots are recorded incorrectly. • Set the correct date and time (page 101). • The area selected with [Area Setting] is not a malfunction....
...too bright or too dark for the metering range of the image to the subject, and shoot the subject within the flash range using the zoom lens, attach a lens hood. The aperture value and/or shutter speed flashes when you press the shutter button halfway down. • Since the subject is too ... monitor. • This is different from the actual area. The use of the hood, the filter or the hood may cause the periphery of the camera. These dots are recorded incorrectly. • Set the correct date and time (page 101). • The area selected with [Area Setting] is not a malfunction....
3D functions provided by firmware update 02
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...the given time, a gray area occurs in the following the guidance on the LCD monitor. Subjects are too close to use a zoom lens with W side. • The camera continues shooting during [3D Sweep Panorama] recording, and the shutter keeps clicking until the end of the shooting. • Since ...several images are much camera shake. • A 3D image consists of a zoom lens, a gray area may occur more often, or shooting may be played back. • You can pan the camera in the horizontal direction only when shooting 3D Sweep Panorama images. 4GB...
...the given time, a gray area occurs in the following the guidance on the LCD monitor. Subjects are too close to use a zoom lens with W side. • The camera continues shooting during [3D Sweep Panorama] recording, and the shutter keeps clicking until the end of the shooting. • Since ...several images are much camera shake. • A 3D image consists of a zoom lens, a gray area may occur more often, or shooting may be played back. • You can pan the camera in the horizontal direction only when shooting 3D Sweep Panorama images. 4GB...
3D functions provided by firmware update 02
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Then, press the shutter button fully down and pan the camera. • When using a zoom lens, it is recommended to use it with W side. 5GB You should pan at a constant speed in a bright place, such as outdoors. • Determine the scene ...and press the shutter button halfway, so that you can lock the focus, exposure, and white balance. z Tips for shooting a 3D image Pan the camera in...
Then, press the shutter button fully down and pan the camera. • When using a zoom lens, it is recommended to use it with W side. 5GB You should pan at a constant speed in a bright place, such as outdoors. • Determine the scene ...and press the shutter button halfway, so that you can lock the focus, exposure, and white balance. z Tips for shooting a 3D image Pan the camera in...
Instruction Manual
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.../5CD/3D/3CD • E16 mm single focus lens/Lens cap/Lens rear cap (1) • E18 - 55 mm zoom lens/Lens cap (1) (attached to the camera)/Lens hood (1) • USB cable (1) • Shoulder strap (1) x NEX-5H/5CH • E18 - 200 mm zoom lens/Lens cap/Lens rear cap (1) (attached to the camera)/Lens hood (1) • Extender for α camera - α Handbook • Instruction Manual (This manual...
.../5CD/3D/3CD • E16 mm single focus lens/Lens cap/Lens rear cap (1) • E18 - 55 mm zoom lens/Lens cap (1) (attached to the camera)/Lens hood (1) • USB cable (1) • Shoulder strap (1) x NEX-5H/5CH • E18 - 200 mm zoom lens/Lens cap/Lens rear cap (1) (attached to the camera)/Lens hood (1) • Extender for α camera - α Handbook • Instruction Manual (This manual...
Instruction Manual
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Preparing the camera x NEX-5K/5CK/3K/3CK • E18 - 55 mm zoom lens/Lens cap (1) (attached to the camera)/Lens hood (1) GB 11
Preparing the camera x NEX-5K/5CK/3K/3CK • E18 - 55 mm zoom lens/Lens cap (1) (attached to the camera)/Lens hood (1) GB 11
Instruction Manual
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Preparing the camera A Hood index B Focusing ring C Zooming ring D Focal-length scale E Focal-length index F Lens contacts* G Mounting index * Do not touch this part directly. E18 - 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-5D/ 5CD/5K/5CK/3D/3CD/3K/ 3CK) E16 mm F2.8 (supplied with NEX-5A/5CA/3A/3CA) A Converter index* B Focusing ring C Lens contacts** D Mounting index * A converter is sold separately. ** Do not touch this part directly. GB 15 x Lens On the E18 - 200 mm lens, refer to the instruction manual of the E18 - 200 mm lens (supplied).
Preparing the camera A Hood index B Focusing ring C Zooming ring D Focal-length scale E Focal-length index F Lens contacts* G Mounting index * Do not touch this part directly. E18 - 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-5D/ 5CD/5K/5CK/3D/3CD/3K/ 3CK) E16 mm F2.8 (supplied with NEX-5A/5CA/3A/3CA) A Converter index* B Focusing ring C Lens contacts** D Mounting index * A converter is sold separately. ** Do not touch this part directly. GB 15 x Lens On the E18 - 200 mm lens, refer to the instruction manual of the E18 - 200 mm lens (supplied).
Instruction Manual
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...), (Night Portrait), (Backlight), (Backlight Scene Recognition icon and guide Portrait), (Portrait), (Landscape), or (Macro). 3 When using a zoom lens, turn on your shot. Mastering the basic operation Shooting still images In the (Intelligent Auto) mode, the camera analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings. 1 Set the power switch to ON...
...), (Night Portrait), (Backlight), (Backlight Scene Recognition icon and guide Portrait), (Portrait), (Landscape), or (Macro). 3 When using a zoom lens, turn on your shot. Mastering the basic operation Shooting still images In the (Intelligent Auto) mode, the camera analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings. 1 Set the power switch to ON...
Instruction Manual
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Basic Info) * NEX-5/5C only Checking the functions available GB 51 Info./Disp. Zoom Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Detection Panorama Direction...Multi/Center/Flexible Spot) Selects the autofocus method. (Single-shot AF/Continuous AF) Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to fire the flash. (Flash Off/Autoflash/Fill-flash/Slow Sync./Rear Sync.) ... and exposure to suit the faces. (Off/Auto/Child Priority/Adult Priority) Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. (Off/On) Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for ...
Basic Info) * NEX-5/5C only Checking the functions available GB 51 Info./Disp. Zoom Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Detection Panorama Direction...Multi/Center/Flexible Spot) Selects the autofocus method. (Single-shot AF/Continuous AF) Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to fire the flash. (Flash Off/Autoflash/Fill-flash/Slow Sync./Rear Sync.) ... and exposure to suit the faces. (Off/Auto/Child Priority/Adult Priority) Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. (Off/On) Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for ...
Instruction Manual
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... file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using the zoom lens, attach a lens hood. GB 72 The optical properties of some lenses may partially appear on your camera is not guaranteed. • The camera is too bright or too dark for the metering range of your...a malfunction. When using a model other than that of the camera. The corners of light appears on the LCD monitor. • This is blurred. • The picture was taken under a strong light source, and excessive light has entered the lens. These dots are too dark. • If any filter ...
... file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using the zoom lens, attach a lens hood. GB 72 The optical properties of some lenses may partially appear on your camera is not guaranteed. • The camera is too bright or too dark for the metering range of your...a malfunction. When using a model other than that of the camera. The corners of light appears on the LCD monitor. • This is blurred. • The picture was taken under a strong light source, and excessive light has entered the lens. These dots are too dark. • If any filter ...
Instruction Manual
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...3/8) - *4 194 (6 7/8) Approx. 4 steps *1 The values for equivalent 35 mm-format focal length and angle of view are based on digital cameras equipped with shooting conditions) *4 The optical shake compensation function is the shortest distance from the image sensor to the instruction manual of view*1 Minimum ...subject. *3 Shutter speed (differs with an APS-C sized image sensor. *2 Minimum focus is not available. Lens E16 mm single focus lens E18 - 55 mm zoom lens Camera NEX-5A/5CA/5D/5CD/ NEX-5D/5CD/5K/5CK/ 3A/3CA/3D/3CD 3D/3CD/3K/3CK Equivalent 24 35 mm-format focal length...
...3/8) - *4 194 (6 7/8) Approx. 4 steps *1 The values for equivalent 35 mm-format focal length and angle of view are based on digital cameras equipped with shooting conditions) *4 The optical shake compensation function is the shortest distance from the image sensor to the instruction manual of view*1 Minimum ...subject. *3 Shutter speed (differs with an APS-C sized image sensor. *2 Minimum focus is not available. Lens E16 mm single focus lens E18 - 55 mm zoom lens Camera NEX-5A/5CA/5D/5CD/ NEX-5D/5CD/5K/5CK/ 3A/3CA/3D/3CD 3D/3CD/3K/3CK Equivalent 24 35 mm-format focal length...