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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 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. 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
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Tips z Indication Soft keys C Display z 1/125 F3.5 ±0.0 ±0.0 Indication Focus status Shutter speed Aperture value Metered manual Exposure compensation Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator REC 0:12 2010-1-1 9:30AM 12/12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) Recorded date/time of the image Image ...
Tips z Indication Soft keys C Display z 1/125 F3.5 ±0.0 ±0.0 Indication Focus status Shutter speed Aperture value Metered manual Exposure compensation Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator REC 0:12 2010-1-1 9:30AM 12/12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) Recorded date/time of the image Image ...
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...Continued r Shoots with panoramic size. 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. Reduces the camera shake when shooting a slightly dark indoor scene or a telephoto. Adjusts the aperture and shutter speed... that allows you to express the movement of the subject. 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.
...Continued r Shoots with panoramic size. 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. Reduces the camera shake when shooting a slightly dark indoor scene or a telephoto. Adjusts the aperture and shutter speed... that allows you to express the movement of the subject. 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.
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Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Selects the area to be focused on the shooting screen. 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. Exposure Comp. ISO Compensates for ... to access all shooting tips. Index Image Size Allows you to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Image Size Movie Selects the image size. Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to fire the flash. Selects the direction to set shooting functions,...
Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Selects the area to be focused on the shooting screen. 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. Exposure Comp. ISO Compensates for ... to access all shooting tips. Index Image Size Allows you to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Image Size Movie Selects the image size. Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to fire the flash. Selects the direction to set shooting functions,...
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...Allows you to set playback functions. Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Plays back images automatically. Selects a still image or movie to ...Printing DiusrpinlagypClaoynbteacnkts Deletes images. Selects the images to release the shutter when there is no lens. 21GB Continued r Table of flash light. Selects the method used for measuring the brightness...detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Sets whether or not to print, or makes printing settings. Selects the image processing method. Sets camera shake compensation. Corrects the brightness or...
...Allows you to set playback functions. Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Plays back images automatically. Selects a still image or movie to ...Printing DiusrpinlagypClaoynbteacnkts Deletes images. Selects the images to release the shutter when there is no lens. 21GB Continued r Table of flash light. Selects the method used for measuring the brightness...detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Sets whether or not to print, or makes printing settings. Selects the image processing method. Sets camera shake compensation. Corrects the brightness or...
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... of contents Sample photo Menu search search Exposure Comp. Notes • You cannot use [Exposure Comp.] when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Manual Exposure] • If you shoot a subject in vivid colors. Table of -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. 1 (Exposure Comp.) on the control wheel t desired value. You can adjust...
... of contents Sample photo Menu search search Exposure Comp. Notes • You cannot use [Exposure Comp.] when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Manual Exposure] • If you shoot a subject in vivid colors. Table of -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. 1 (Exposure Comp.) on the control wheel t desired value. You can adjust...
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Or, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Bracket: Cont.]. 2 [Option] t desired mode. (Bracket: Cont.: 0.3 EV) (Bracket: Cont.: 0.7 EV) Images are taken with the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] - [Auto HDR] • The last shot is shown on the auto review. • In [Manual Exposure], the...
Or, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Bracket: Cont.]. 2 [Option] t desired mode. (Bracket: Cont.: 0.3 EV) (Bracket: Cont.: 0.7 EV) Images are taken with the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] - [Auto HDR] • The last shot is shown on the auto review. • In [Manual Exposure], the...
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...select shutter speed or aperture. Index 48GB Continued r Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Manual Exposure You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by the camera 4 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. Shutter speed 3 Turn the control wheel to [...exposure value at "MM" (metered manual). Shutter speed and aperture adjustment screens appear alternately. Aperture (F-value) Metered manual Notes • You cannot select [Flash Off] and [Autoflash] in [Flash Mode]. • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode. • The ISO ...
...select shutter speed or aperture. Index 48GB Continued r Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Manual Exposure You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by the camera 4 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. Shutter speed 3 Turn the control wheel to [...exposure value at "MM" (metered manual). Shutter speed and aperture adjustment screens appear alternately. Aperture (F-value) Metered manual Notes • You cannot select [Flash Off] and [Autoflash] in [Flash Mode]. • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode. • The ISO ...
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...the shutter button is pressed, the shutter remains open . z Using the Remote Commander (NEX-5/5C) Pressing the SHUTTER button on the image. • After shooting, noise reduction ...long as fireworks. Notes • Since the shutter speed becomes slow and the camera shake tends to occur more conspicuous the noise on the Wireless Remote Commander triggers BULB... function is used with long exposure. Sample photo Menu search search Index 1 [Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Manual Exposure]. 2 Press the bottom of the control wheel to select shutter speed. 3 Turn the control wheel to the ...
...the shutter button is pressed, the shutter remains open . z Using the Remote Commander (NEX-5/5C) Pressing the SHUTTER button on the image. • After shooting, noise reduction ...long as fireworks. Notes • Since the shutter speed becomes slow and the camera shake tends to occur more conspicuous the noise on the Wireless Remote Commander triggers BULB... function is used with long exposure. Sample photo Menu search search Index 1 [Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Manual Exposure]. 2 Press the bottom of the control wheel to select shutter speed. 3 Turn the control wheel to the ...
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... The mark shows the location of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C 18 mm (23/32 in .). * The image sensor is the part of contents Sample photo Menu search search AF/MF Select Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t desired mode. (Autofocus) (DMF) (Manualfocus...
... The mark shows the location of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C 18 mm (23/32 in .). * The image sensor is the part of contents Sample photo Menu search search AF/MF Select Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t desired mode. (Autofocus) (DMF) (Manualfocus...
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index 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, rotate the focusing ring of the lens to [Single-shot AF]. 54GB Note • [Autofocus Mode] is fixed to achieve a sharp focus.
Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index 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, rotate the focusing ring of the lens to [Single-shot AF]. 54GB Note • [Autofocus Mode] is fixed to achieve a sharp focus.
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...z Adjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) ISO setting (speed) is automatically set a faster shutter speed, and reduce image blur in [Manual Exposure]. However, increasing ISO sensitivity will be made by increasing ISO sensitivity (select a larger number). Set the ISO according to become noisy... High ISO sensitivity With high ISO sensitivity, images will cause images to your shooting conditions. Index 68GB You should take camera shake or movement of moving subjects by slowing down the shutter speed. You can record smooth images. Low ISO sensitivity ...
...z Adjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) ISO setting (speed) is automatically set a faster shutter speed, and reduce image blur in [Manual Exposure]. However, increasing ISO sensitivity will be made by increasing ISO sensitivity (select a larger number). Set the ISO according to become noisy... High ISO sensitivity With high ISO sensitivity, images will cause images to your shooting conditions. Index 68GB You should take camera shake or movement of moving subjects by slowing down the shutter speed. You can record smooth images. Low ISO sensitivity ...
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...Use this feature when the color tone of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you can adjust color tones manually using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] z Effects of lighting conditions The apparent color of light Daylight White ...(standard) Cloudy Bluish Fluorescent Incandescent Green-tinged Reddish Index 69GB Continued r AWB (Auto WB) The camera automatically detects a light source and adjusts the color tones. (Daylight) (Shade) (Cloudy) If you select an option to suit a specific...
...Use this feature when the color tone of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you can adjust color tones manually using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] z Effects of lighting conditions The apparent color of light Daylight White ...(standard) Cloudy Bluish Fluorescent Incandescent Green-tinged Reddish Index 69GB Continued r AWB (Auto WB) The camera automatically detects a light source and adjusts the color tones. (Daylight) (Shade) (Cloudy) If you select an option to suit a specific...
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... the proper level by checking the recorded image, especially when you enhance the effect. By dividing the image into small areas, the camera analyzes the contrast of light and shadow between Lv1 (weak) and Lv5 (strong). Notes • [Auto] is selected when using the following... modes: - [Manual Exposure] - [Shutter Priority] - [Aperture Priority] - [Program Auto] D-Range Opt. Shoots three images with different exposures, and then overlays the bright area...
... the proper level by checking the recorded image, especially when you enhance the effect. By dividing the image into small areas, the camera analyzes the contrast of light and shadow between Lv1 (weak) and Lv5 (strong). Notes • [Auto] is selected when using the following... modes: - [Manual Exposure] - [Shutter Priority] - [Aperture Priority] - [Program Auto] D-Range Opt. Shoots three images with different exposures, and then overlays the bright area...
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... of contents Sample photo Menu search search MF Assist Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to adjust the focus. Zoom] • When an A-mount lens (sold separately) is enlarged by 14 times. Notes • You cannot use [MF Assist] with the following functions: - You can enlarge the image also by... the image. Movie recording - [Precision Dig. This works in the [Manualfocus] or [DMF] modes. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t [On]. 2 Turn the focusing ring to make manual-focusing easier.
... of contents Sample photo Menu search search MF Assist Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to adjust the focus. Zoom] • When an A-mount lens (sold separately) is enlarged by 14 times. Notes • You cannot use [MF Assist] with the following functions: - You can enlarge the image also by... the image. Movie recording - [Precision Dig. This works in the [Manualfocus] or [DMF] modes. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t [On]. 2 Turn the focusing ring to make manual-focusing easier.
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... Brightness] t desired setting. Index 105GB Auto Manual Sunny Weather Adjust the brightness automatically. Automatically adjusts the brightness appropriately for shooting outdoors. Notes • When this is set to [Auto], do not cover the light sensor with your hand and so on. • When using the camera with the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor...
... Brightness] t desired setting. Index 105GB Auto Manual Sunny Weather Adjust the brightness automatically. Automatically adjusts the brightness appropriately for shooting outdoors. Notes • When this is set to [Auto], do not cover the light sensor with your hand and so on. • When using the camera with the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor...
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Sample photo Menu search search Index 108GB Note • When you play back the image on a TV or a computer, the image will be displayed in the landscape position. Displays in the portrait position even if [Manual Rotate] is selected. Auto Rotate Manual Rotate Displays in the portrait position. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Playback Display] t desired setting. Table of contents Playback Display Selects the orientation when playing back still images recorded in the portrait position.
Sample photo Menu search search Index 108GB Note • When you play back the image on a TV or a computer, the image will be displayed in the landscape position. Displays in the portrait position even if [Manual Rotate] is selected. Auto Rotate Manual Rotate Displays in the portrait position. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Playback Display] t desired setting. Table of contents Playback Display Selects the orientation when playing back still images recorded in the portrait position.
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... or destination on the power again. For details, refer to the latest version. NEX-5C/3C do not have set up into the camera, and shoot still images. If there is an Eye-Fi card inserted in the camera, set to the access point of Eye-Fi manager recorded on the card to... to your computer before formatting the card. • Use an Eye-Fi card after updating the firmware to the manual supplied with the Eye-Fi card. • The power save function of the camera. Error Off Disables the upload function. Uploading. The icon on the screen changes according to be influenced by...
... or destination on the power again. For details, refer to the latest version. NEX-5C/3C do not have set up into the camera, and shoot still images. If there is an Eye-Fi card inserted in the camera, set to the access point of Eye-Fi manager recorded on the card to... to your computer before formatting the card. • Use an Eye-Fi card after updating the firmware to the manual supplied with the Eye-Fi card. • The power save function of the camera. Error Off Disables the upload function. Uploading. The icon on the screen changes according to be influenced by...
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... 53). • Ambient light is set to avoid overheating of the memory card. • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • The lens is not a malfunction. • You are shooting in a short period. Since the RAW data file is large, the RAW mode shooting may take time....HDR is not attached correctly. Set [AF/MF Select] to the recording position. • Check the free capacity of the camera. 138GB Continued r Use the [Flexible Spot] (page 55) or manual focus function (page 53). The flash does not work. • Raise the flash. • The flash is processing ...
... 53). • Ambient light is set to avoid overheating of the memory card. • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • The lens is not a malfunction. • You are shooting in a short period. Since the RAW data file is large, the RAW mode shooting may take time....HDR is not attached correctly. Set [AF/MF Select] to the recording position. • Check the free capacity of the camera. 138GB Continued r Use the [Flexible Spot] (page 55) or manual focus function (page 53). The flash does not work. • Raise the flash. • The flash is processing ...