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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 in this handbook In this handbook Click on a button at upper right on the cover and each page to jump to use this handbook, the sequence of operations is shown by sample photos. You can jump to the pages by keyword. Operate the camera in the book. Marks and notations used in a listing of menu items. Search for information by arrows (t). Search for information by clicking on the page numbers mentioned in the order indicated. The default setting is indicated by function. z Indicates information that is useful to the correct operation of the ...
Search for information in this handbook In this handbook Click on a button at upper right on the cover and each page to jump to use this handbook, the sequence of operations is shown by sample photos. You can jump to the pages by keyword. Operate the camera in the book. Marks and notations used in a listing of menu items. Search for information by arrows (t). Search for information by clicking on the page numbers mentioned in the order indicated. The default setting is indicated by function. z Indicates information that is useful to the correct operation of the ...
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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 soft keys 17 Menu search 19 Shooting images 23 Playing back images 26 Deleting images 28 Using functions with the control 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 ...
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 soft keys 17 Menu search 19 Shooting images 23 Playing back images 26 Deleting images 28 Using functions with the control 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 ...
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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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You may find the answer by going through the sample photos listed here. 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 a photo, the screen will jump to the shooting tips displayed on the screen of the camera. Refer to those descriptions in a photo, but how can I want to capture in addition to the page describing the function recommended for shooting that kind of photo. Click the desired sample photo. Click! 5GB Continued r Table of contents Sample ...
You may find the answer by going through the sample photos listed here. 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 a photo, the screen will jump to the shooting tips displayed on the screen of the camera. Refer to those descriptions in a photo, but how can I want to capture in addition to the page describing the function recommended for shooting that kind of photo. Click the desired sample photo. Click! 5GB Continued r Table of contents Sample ...
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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 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. 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.
When the lens is removed (NEX-5/5C/3/3C) Index 11GB Continued r 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. 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.
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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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... 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 when you close the cover.
... 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 when you close the cover.
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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.
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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 Image quality of still images Number of recordable still images Image size of movies Index Playback Memory card/Upload 123min 100% Recordable time of icons on the screen Icons are displayed on the control wheel (page 29). 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 ...
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 Image quality of still images Number of recordable still images Image size of movies Index Playback Memory card/Upload 123min 100% Recordable time of icons on the screen Icons are displayed on the control wheel (page 29). 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 ...
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Display Indication Overheating warning Database file full/ Database file error Histogram D Display 101-0012 1 Playback folder - 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 number/Number of images recorded in the date or selected folder SteadyShot Appears when HDR did not work on the image. ±0.0 AWB 7500K G9 ...
Display Indication Overheating warning Database file full/ Database file error Histogram D Display 101-0012 1 Playback folder - 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 number/Number of images recorded in the date or selected folder SteadyShot Appears when HDR did not work on the image. ±0.0 AWB 7500K G9 ...
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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 you to use various functions of the control wheel. Soft keys Control wheel Control wheel When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Flash Mode), (Exposure Comp.) and (Drive Mode) functions are assigned to make your choice. 17GB Continued r When you turn the control wheel. The arrow means you press the center of the camera. When options are assigned to the control wheel. Press the center to the control wheel. When playing back, DISP...
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 you to use various functions of the control wheel. Soft keys Control wheel Control wheel When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Flash Mode), (Exposure Comp.) and (Drive Mode) functions are assigned to make your choice. 17GB Continued r When you turn the control wheel. The arrow means you press the center of the camera. When options are assigned to the control wheel. Press the center to the control wheel. When playing back, DISP...
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To use the function shown at the upper right corner of the screen, press soft key B. Soft key C works as the [Shoot. A In this handbook, the soft keys are indicated by the icon or the function shown on the screen. In this case, soft key A works as the [Menu] button, and soft key B C as the [Shoot Mode] button. B Index 18GB To use the function shown at the lower right corner of the screen, press soft key A. The assigned role (function) of each soft key is shown on the screen. To use the function shown at the center, press the center of contents Sample photo ...
To use the function shown at the upper right corner of the screen, press soft key B. Soft key C works as the [Shoot. A In this handbook, the soft keys are indicated by the icon or the function shown on the screen. In this case, soft key A works as the [Menu] button, and soft key B C as the [Shoot Mode] button. B Index 18GB To use the function shown at the lower right corner of the screen, press soft key A. The assigned role (function) of each soft key is shown on the screen. To use the function shown at the center, press the center of contents Sample photo ...
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Adjusts the range in focus, or defocuses the background. Shoots with preset settings according to select a shooting mode, such as shooting, playback, or other operations. Automatic shooting that allows you to the subject or condition. You can set up the basic settings for the exposure (shutter speed and aperture). 19GB Continued r Table of contents Menu search You can enjoy automatic shooting with the appropriate settings. Sample photo Menu search search Index 1 Press [Menu]. 2 Select the desired item by pressing the top/bottom/left/right parts of the control wheel, ...
Adjusts the range in focus, or defocuses the background. Shoots with preset settings according to select a shooting mode, such as shooting, playback, or other operations. Automatic shooting that allows you to the subject or condition. You can set up the basic settings for the exposure (shutter speed and aperture). 19GB Continued r Table of contents Menu search You can enjoy automatic shooting with the appropriate settings. Sample photo Menu search search Index 1 Press [Menu]. 2 Select the desired item by pressing the top/bottom/left/right parts of the control wheel, ...
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... you to make brightness settings such as metering mode, and color settings such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. ISO Compensates for detecting smiles. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. ...Index Image Size Allows you to access all shooting tips. Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to fire the flash. Still Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Panorama Selects the image size. Selects the compression format. Drive Mode...
... you to make brightness settings such as metering mode, and color settings such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. ISO Compensates for detecting smiles. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. ...Index Image Size Allows you to access all shooting tips. Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to fire the flash. Still Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Panorama Selects the image size. Selects the compression format. Drive Mode...