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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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...by function. Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to the correct operation of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Notes on using the camera How to use . z Indicates information that is indicated by keyword. Marks and notations used in this handbook In this handbook Click... The default setting is useful to the corresponding page. Search for information by . Search for information in the order indicated. Operate the camera in a listing of operations is convenient when searching for a function you want to the pages by arrows (t). You can jump to ...
...by function. Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to the correct operation of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Notes on using the camera How to use . z Indicates information that is indicated by keyword. Marks and notations used in this handbook In this handbook Click... The default setting is useful to the corresponding page. Search for information by . Search for information in the order indicated. Operate the camera in a listing of operations is convenient when searching for a function you want to the pages by arrows (t). You can jump to ...
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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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... photo. Refer to those descriptions in addition to capture in a photo, but how can I want to the shooting tips displayed on the screen of the camera.
... photo. Refer to those descriptions in addition to capture in a photo, but how can I want to the shooting tips displayed on the screen of the camera.
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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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... Menu search search Table 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 having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C Flash A Battery/memory card cover B Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with ...a screw length of contents NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C • Make sure that the cord is not pinched...
... Menu search search Table 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 having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C Flash A Battery/memory card cover B Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with ...a screw length of contents NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C • Make sure that the cord is not pinched...
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... warning Continued r 15GB You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the screen to indicate the camera status. 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+J FINE STD 100 ...
... warning Continued r 15GB You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the screen to indicate the camera status. 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+J FINE STD 100 ...
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... them by turning or pressing the top/bottom/left/right parts of the control wheel. When options are assigned to use various functions of the camera. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Basic operations Using the control wheel and soft keys The control wheel and soft keys allow...
... them by turning or pressing the top/bottom/left/right parts of the control wheel. When options are assigned to use various functions of the camera. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Basic operations Using the control wheel and soft keys The control wheel and soft keys allow...
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...a telephoto. Adjusts the range in focus, or defocuses the background. Shoots with preset settings according to customize settings, except for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as exposure mode, panoramic, Scene Selection. Adjusts the shutter speed to select a shooting mode... other operations. 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. Automatic shooting that allows you to express the movement of contents Menu search...
...a telephoto. Adjusts the range in focus, or defocuses the background. Shoots with preset settings according to customize settings, except for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as exposure mode, panoramic, Scene Selection. Adjusts the shutter speed to select a shooting mode... other operations. 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. Automatic shooting that allows you to express the movement of contents Menu search...
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... as white balance. Selects the area to be displayed on . Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to access all shooting tips. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Switches the information to make brightness settings such as ...Selects the direction to set the image size and aspect ratio. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Camera Allows you to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Precision Dig. Selects the...
... as white balance. Selects the area to be displayed on . Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to access all shooting tips. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Switches the information to make brightness settings such as ...Selects the direction to set the image size and aspect ratio. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Camera Allows you to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Precision Dig. Selects the...
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... or not to print, or makes printing settings. Sets the display time of movies to the ambient light conditions. Sets camera shake compensation. Delete Slide Show Still/Movie Select Image Index Select Folder Select Date Rotate Protect Enlarge Image Volume Settings Specify ...Printing DiusrpinlagypClaoynbteacnkts Deletes images. Protects images, or cancels the protection. Selects the images to release the shutter when there is no lens. 21GB Continued r Switches the information to play back. Selects a still image or movie to be displayed on the playback screen...
... or not to print, or makes printing settings. Sets the display time of movies to the ambient light conditions. Sets camera shake compensation. Delete Slide Show Still/Movie Select Image Index Select Folder Select Date Rotate Protect Enlarge Image Volume Settings Specify ...Printing DiusrpinlagypClaoynbteacnkts Deletes images. Protects images, or cancels the protection. Selects the images to release the shutter when there is no lens. 21GB Continued r Switches the information to play back. Selects a still image or movie to be displayed on the playback screen...
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...Appears when a memory card (sold separately) is inserted in the camera. ** Appears when an Eye-Fi card (sold separately) is...the upload function of the camera when an Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camera. Table of contents Sample...database file of movies when inconsistencies are using the camera. Index 22GB Main Settings Beep Selects the sound...of the camera and the lens. Language Selects the language used for a USB connection. Reset Default Resets the camera to display...Save Sets the time to turn the camera to operate the camera with movies. USB Connection Selects the ...
...Appears when a memory card (sold separately) is inserted in the camera. ** Appears when an Eye-Fi card (sold separately) is...the upload function of the camera when an Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camera. Table of contents Sample...database file of movies when inconsistencies are using the camera. Index 22GB Main Settings Beep Selects the sound...of the camera and the lens. Language Selects the language used for a USB connection. Reset Default Resets the camera to display...Save Sets the time to turn the camera to operate the camera with movies. USB Connection Selects the ...
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...the settings in effect when you to work. 2 To take still images, press the shutter button. 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 ...of movies is narrower than that of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Shooting images Shooting images with appropriate settings. The camera makes decisions appropriate to start recording. To record movies, press the MOVIE button to the situation, and adjusts the settings. ...
...the settings in effect when you to work. 2 To take still images, press the shutter button. 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 ...of movies is narrower than that of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Shooting images Shooting images with appropriate settings. The camera makes decisions appropriate to start recording. To record movies, press the MOVIE button to the situation, and adjusts the settings. ...
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Focus is flashing. - Focal point moves following situations: - The subject is difficult to focus on When the camera cannot focus on the LCD monitor. The subject is confirmed. The subject is backlit. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search z If you to ...
Focus is flashing. - Focal point moves following situations: - The subject is difficult to focus on When the camera cannot focus on the LCD monitor. The subject is confirmed. The subject is backlit. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search z If you to ...
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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 attached. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Notes • When the ...Scene Recognition function is enabled, the camera analyzes the scene when you press the center of Background Defocus •...
... 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 attached. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Notes • When the ...Scene Recognition function is enabled, the camera analyzes the scene when you press the center of Background Defocus •...
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... [Enlarge]. 2 Adjust the scaling by pressing the center of a still image can be played back properly. You cannot display still images and movies on other cameras may not be enlarged for closer examination during pause. Press the left, or turn it left of a recorded still image. This is convenient to enlarge... Plays back the recorded images. Table of the control wheel. 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.
... [Enlarge]. 2 Adjust the scaling by pressing the center of a still image can be played back properly. You cannot display still images and movies on other cameras may not be enlarged for closer examination during pause. Press the left, or turn it left of a recorded still image. This is convenient to enlarge... Plays back the recorded images. Table of the control wheel. 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.
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...) Using the control wheel: 1 Press DISP (Display Contents) on the control wheel repeatedly to [Intelligent Auto] or [Sweep Panorama]. Using the Menu: 1 During shooting, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Display Contents]. During playback, [Menu] t [Playback] t [Display Contents]. 2 Select the desired mode by turning the control wheel. Basic Info Shows basic shooting information. No Disp...
...) Using the control wheel: 1 Press DISP (Display Contents) on the control wheel repeatedly to [Intelligent Auto] or [Sweep Panorama]. Using the Menu: 1 During shooting, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Display Contents]. During playback, [Menu] t [Playback] t [Display Contents]. 2 Select the desired mode by turning the control wheel. Basic Info Shows basic shooting information. No Disp...