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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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Search for information by keyword. Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to the correct operation of the camera. Search for information in the book. Operate the camera in this handbook In this handbook Click on a button at upper right on the cover and each page to jump ... Search for a function you want to use this handbook, the sequence of operations is shown by . You can jump to the pages by sample photos. z Indicates information that is convenient when searching for information by function. The default setting is indicated by arrows (t). This is useful to know...
Search for information by keyword. Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to the correct operation of the camera. Search for information in the book. Operate the camera in this handbook In this handbook Click on a button at upper right on the cover and each page to jump ... Search for a function you want to use this handbook, the sequence of operations is shown by . You can jump to the pages by sample photos. z Indicates information that is convenient when searching for information by function. The default setting is indicated by arrows (t). This is useful to know...
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... 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 soft keys 17 Menu search 19 Shooting ... 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
... 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 soft keys 17 Menu search 19 Shooting ... 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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... by going through the sample photos listed here. Click the desired sample photo. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Sample photo search "This is the scene I do?" Shooting people (page 6) Shooting macro photos (page 7) Shooting landscapes (page 8) Shooting sunset/night views (page 9) Shooting fast moving subjects (page 10) If you click on the screen of the camera.
... by going through the sample photos listed here. Click the desired sample photo. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Sample photo search "This is the scene I do?" Shooting people (page 6) Shooting macro photos (page 7) Shooting landscapes (page 8) Shooting sunset/night views (page 9) Shooting fast moving subjects (page 10) If you click on the screen of the camera.
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Shooting people 24 Only the main subject is in focus by defocusing the background (24) 59 A happy smile (59) 72 A person in front of night view (72) 36 A group photo (36, 37) 38 The same scene with different brightness (38) 45 In candle light (45) 68 A moving person (68) 31 A person lit from behind (31) Index 6GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Shooting people 24 Only the main subject is in focus by defocusing the background (24) 59 A happy smile (59) 72 A person in front of night view (72) 36 A group photo (36, 37) 38 The same scene with different brightness (38) 45 In candle light (45) 68 A moving person (68) 31 A person lit from behind (31) Index 6GB Continued r
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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 landscapes 32 The sky in vivid colors (32) 50 Running water (50) 75 Vivid green colors (75) 75 Colored leaves (75) 46 Panoramic photos (46) 73 Scenery with a wide range of brightness (73) 73 Light outdoors shot from a dark interior (73) 24 Defocusing the background (24) 90 Keeping your shot level (90) Index 8GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Shooting landscapes 32 The sky in vivid colors (32) 50 Running water (50) 75 Vivid green colors (75) 75 Colored leaves (75) 46 Panoramic photos (46) 73 Scenery with a wide range of brightness (73) 73 Light outdoors shot from a dark interior (73) 24 Defocusing the background (24) 90 Keeping your shot level (90) Index 8GB 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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When the lens is removed (NEX-5/5C/3/3C) Index 11GB Continued r Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Identifying parts NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A (Playback) button (26) B ON/OFF (Power) switch C Shutter button (23) D Remote sensor (39) E AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp F Speaker G Microphone H Smart Accessory Terminal I Lens J Lens release button K Mount L Image sensor* M Lens contacts* * Do not touch this part directly.
When the lens is removed (NEX-5/5C/3/3C) Index 11GB Continued r Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Identifying parts NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A (Playback) button (26) B ON/OFF (Power) switch C Shutter button (23) D Remote sensor (39) E AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp F Speaker G Microphone H Smart Accessory Terminal I Lens J Lens release button K Mount L Image sensor* M Lens contacts* * Do not touch this part directly.
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Table of contents NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C A (USB) terminal (130) B Hook for shoulder strap C HDMI terminal (123) D Light sensor E LCD monitor F MOVIE button (23) G Control wheel (17) H Soft keys (18) I Image sensor position mark (53) Sample photo Menu search search Index 12GB Continued r
Table of contents NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C A (USB) terminal (130) B Hook for shoulder strap C HDMI terminal (123) D Light sensor E LCD monitor F MOVIE button (23) G Control wheel (17) H Soft keys (18) I Image sensor position mark (53) Sample photo Menu search search Index 12GB Continued r
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...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 You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch...
...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 You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch...
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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 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. 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).
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 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. 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).
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... display using DISP (Display Contents) on the screen to indicate the camera status. Table of contents Sample 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...
... display using DISP (Display Contents) on the screen to indicate the camera status. Table of contents Sample 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...
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... Flash compensation Metering Mode Focus area mode Face Detection Smile Shutter ISO White Balance Creative Style DRO/Auto HDR Smile detection sensitivity indicator 16GB Index Sample photo Menu search search Table of copies B Display Menu z Shoot Mode Shoot.
... Flash compensation Metering Mode Focus area mode Face Detection Smile Shutter ISO White Balance Creative Style DRO/Auto HDR Smile detection sensitivity indicator 16GB Index Sample photo Menu search search Table of copies B Display Menu z Shoot Mode Shoot.
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... the camera. When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to make your choice. 17GB Continued r When options are displayed on the screen, you can select setting items. Your selection is determined when you to the control wheel. When you turn the control wheel. Table of contents Sample photo...
... the camera. When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to make your choice. 17GB Continued r When options are displayed on the screen, you can select setting items. Your selection is determined when you to the control wheel. When you turn the control wheel. Table of contents Sample photo...
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... screen, press soft key B. A In this handbook, the soft keys are indicated by the icon or the function shown on the screen. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Soft keys The soft keys have different roles, depending on the screen. The assigned role (function) of each soft key is shown...
... screen, press soft key B. A In this handbook, the soft keys are indicated by the icon or the function shown on the screen. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Soft keys The soft keys have different roles, depending on the screen. The assigned role (function) of each soft key is shown...
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...and shutter speed. 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 the subject or condition. Adjusts the... for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as exposure mode, panoramic, Scene Selection. Shoots with preset settings according to select a shooting mode, such as shooting, playback, or other operations. Adjusts the range in focus, or defocuses the background. Sample photo Menu search ...
...and shutter speed. 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 the subject or condition. Adjusts the... for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as exposure mode, panoramic, Scene Selection. Shoots with preset settings according to select a shooting mode, such as shooting, playback, or other operations. Adjusts the range in focus, or defocuses the background. Sample photo Menu search ...
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... the method used . Selects the autofocus method. Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for the brightness of contents Sample photo Menu search search Camera Allows you to be focused on the shooting screen. Index Image Size Allows you to make brightness settings such as metering ...Area Autofocus Mode Precision Dig. Selects the aspect ratio. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Table of the entire image. Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to be displayed on . Switches the information to set...
... the method used . Selects the autofocus method. Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for the brightness of contents Sample photo Menu search search Camera Allows you to be focused on the shooting screen. Index Image Size Allows you to make brightness settings such as metering ...Area Autofocus Mode Precision Dig. Selects the aspect ratio. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Table of the entire image. Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to be displayed on . Switches the information to set...