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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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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. 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.
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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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... focus and exposure to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Selects the compression format. Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to make brightness settings such as metering mode, and color settings such as continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket shooting. ... the image size. Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Precision Dig. Selects the autofocus method. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Brightness/Color Allows you to be focused on the shooting screen. ...
... focus and exposure to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Selects the compression format. Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to make brightness settings such as metering mode, and color settings such as continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket shooting. ... the image size. Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Precision Dig. Selects the autofocus method. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Brightness/Color Allows you to be focused on the shooting screen. ...
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Wide Image Selects a method to the power save mode. NEX-5C/3C do not have this function. Movie Audio Rec Sets the sound for high ISO sensitivity shootings. Area Setting Selects the area where you ... Sets the date and time. Help Guide Display Turns the Help Guide on the screen. LCD Brightness Sets the brightness of the camera and the lens. CTRL FOR HDMI Sets whether or not to the factory-settings. USB Connection Selects the method used for long exposure shootings. Version Displays the version...
Wide Image Selects a method to the power save mode. NEX-5C/3C do not have this function. Movie Audio Rec Sets the sound for high ISO sensitivity shootings. Area Setting Selects the area where you ... Sets the date and time. Help Guide Display Turns the Help Guide on the screen. LCD Brightness Sets the brightness of the camera and the lens. CTRL FOR HDMI Sets whether or not to the factory-settings. USB Connection Selects the method used for long exposure shootings. Version Displays the version...
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...Remote Commander to the operating instructions supplied with the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Auto HDR] • A lens or hood may cover the remote sensor and prevent the sensor from receiving the light from positions where the light to the remote sensor is...the image. Or, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Remote Cdr.]. 2 Focus on the subject, point the transmitter of contents Sample photo Menu search search Remote Cdr. (NEX-5/5C) You can shoot using the SHUTTER and 2SEC (the shutter is not obscured.
...Remote Commander to the operating instructions supplied with the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Auto HDR] • A lens or hood may cover the remote sensor and prevent the sensor from receiving the light from positions where the light to the remote sensor is...the image. Or, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Remote Cdr.]. 2 Focus on the subject, point the transmitter of contents Sample photo Menu search search Remote Cdr. (NEX-5/5C) You can shoot using the SHUTTER and 2SEC (the shutter is not obscured.
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After focusing automatically, make the subject look clearer. You can prevent the image from the lens contact surface to the image sensor is about 18 mm (23/32 in advance to... right or left to the distance at which the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. When you put enough distance between the camera and the subject, refer to the... the image sensor*. The distance from being enlarged by selecting [Menu] t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t [Off]. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C 18 mm (23/32 in.) Bottom Top 53GB Continued r
After focusing automatically, make the subject look clearer. You can prevent the image from the lens contact surface to the image sensor is about 18 mm (23/32 in advance to... right or left to the distance at which the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. When you put enough distance between the camera and the subject, refer to the... the image sensor*. The distance from being enlarged by selecting [Menu] t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t [Off]. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C 18 mm (23/32 in.) Bottom Top 53GB Continued r
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Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. ©2010 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand NEX-3/NEX-5 4-183-856-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual Preparing the camera Mastering the basic operation Using the recording functions Using the playback functions Checking the functions available Importing images to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on this product and answers to the computer Others NEX-3/NEX-3C/NEX-5/NEX-5C E-mount
Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. ©2010 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand NEX-3/NEX-5 4-183-856-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual Preparing the camera Mastering the basic operation Using the recording functions Using the playback functions Checking the functions available Importing images to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on this product and answers to the computer Others NEX-3/NEX-3C/NEX-5/NEX-5C E-mount
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Model name NEX-5A/5CA/3A/3CA NEX-5D/5CD/3D/3CD NEX-5H/5CH NEX-5K/5CK/3K/3CK Lens E16 mm E18 - 55 mm and E16 mm E18 - 200 mm E18 - 55 mm GB 9 The model name varies depending on the supplied lens. This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses.
Model name NEX-5A/5CA/3A/3CA NEX-5D/5CD/3D/3CD NEX-5H/5CH NEX-5K/5CK/3K/3CK Lens E16 mm E18 - 55 mm and E16 mm E18 - 200 mm E18 - 55 mm GB 9 The model name varies depending on the supplied lens. This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses.
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... to the camera) and Canada) x NEX-5A/5CA/3A/3CA • E16 mm single focus lens/Lens cap (1) (attached to the camera) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50 (1) x NEX-5D/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...
... to the camera) and Canada) x NEX-5A/5CA/3A/3CA • E16 mm single focus lens/Lens cap (1) (attached to the camera) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50 (1) x NEX-5D/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...
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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
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NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C A (Playback) button (29) B ON/OFF (Power) switch (25) C Shutter button (28) D Remote sensor E AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/ Smile Shutter lamp F Speaker G Microphone* H Smart accessory terminal (23) I Lens (19) J Lens release button (20) K Mount L Image sensor** M Lens contact** * Do not cover this part during movie recording. ** Do not touch this part directly. Preparing the camera Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. When the lens is removed (NEX-5/5C/3/3C) GB 12
NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C A (Playback) button (29) B ON/OFF (Power) switch (25) C Shutter button (28) D Remote sensor E AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/ Smile Shutter lamp F Speaker G Microphone* H Smart accessory terminal (23) I Lens (19) J Lens release button (20) K Mount L Image sensor** M Lens contact** * Do not cover this part during movie recording. ** Do not touch this part directly. Preparing the camera Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. When the lens is removed (NEX-5/5C/3/3C) GB 12
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GB 15 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. x 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-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 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. x 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-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.
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Be careful not to keep dust or debris from dusty locations so as to drop the battery pack. NEX-5/5C Lock lever NEX-3/3C Lock lever Attaching/removing the lens The camera will come with your camera. Refer to the steps below when attaching other lenses. 1 If the body cap or the... packaging lid is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for the NEX-5H/5CH). An "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack is attached, remove it from the camera or the lens. • Quickly change the lens somewhere away from getting GB inside the camera. 19 Preparing the camera z What is...
Be careful not to keep dust or debris from dusty locations so as to drop the battery pack. NEX-5/5C Lock lever NEX-3/3C Lock lever Attaching/removing the lens The camera will come with your camera. Refer to the steps below when attaching other lenses. 1 If the body cap or the... packaging lid is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for the NEX-5H/5CH). An "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack is attached, remove it from the camera or the lens. • Quickly change the lens somewhere away from getting GB inside the camera. 19 Preparing the camera z What is...
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... surface of the notched corner. NEX-5/5C Check on the direction of the notched corner. Inserting a memory card (sold separately) 1 Open the cover. The camera vibrates slightly when it may appear on the image, depending on the shooting environment. GB 21 Notes • When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets... film), it is turned off, due to the anti-dust function, to prevent dust from dusty locations. • Do not leave the camera with the lens removed. NEX-3/3C Check on the direction of the image sensor (the part that acts as illustrated.
... surface of the notched corner. NEX-5/5C Check on the direction of the notched corner. Inserting a memory card (sold separately) 1 Open the cover. The camera vibrates slightly when it may appear on the image, depending on the shooting environment. GB 21 Notes • When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets... film), it is turned off, due to the anti-dust function, to prevent dust from dusty locations. • Do not leave the camera with the lens removed. NEX-3/3C Check on the direction of the image sensor (the part that acts as illustrated.
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... be displayed on . (Multi/Center/Flexible Spot) Selects the autofocus method. (Single-shot AF/Continuous AF) Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used. Basic Info) * NEX-5/5C only Checking the functions available GB 51 Zoom Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Detection Panorama Direction Shooting Tip List Display Contents Selects...
... be displayed on . (Multi/Center/Flexible Spot) Selects the autofocus method. (Single-shot AF/Continuous AF) Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used. Basic Info) * NEX-5/5C only Checking the functions available GB 51 Zoom Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Detection Panorama Direction Shooting Tip List Display Contents Selects...
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...is neither dust-proof, nor splash-proof, nor water-proof. • Do not aim the camera at the sun or a strong light through a removed lens. For this reason, movies recorded in insufficient light emission. • Keep the camera, supplied accessories, etc., out of the reach of data loss, ... a malfunction of the camera or memory card, etc. • To avoid the potential risk of children. formatting permanently erases all data on other devices (NEX-5/5C) • This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 High Profile for AVCHD format recording. In such a case, save your eyes. The camera may...
...is neither dust-proof, nor splash-proof, nor water-proof. • Do not aim the camera at the sun or a strong light through a removed lens. For this reason, movies recorded in insufficient light emission. • Keep the camera, supplied accessories, etc., out of the reach of data loss, ... a malfunction of the camera or memory card, etc. • To avoid the potential risk of children. formatting permanently erases all data on other devices (NEX-5/5C) • This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 High Profile for AVCHD format recording. In such a case, save your eyes. The camera may...
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...40°C (32°F to 104°F) File format: Still image: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline) compliant, DPOF compatible NEX-5/5C: Movie (AVCHD format): AVCHD Ver. 1.0 compliant Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch, equipped with Dolby Digital Stereo Creator • ...USB (USB 2.0 compliant) Flash Flash guide number: GN 7 (in meters at ISO 100) Recycling time: Approx. 4 seconds Flash coverage: Covering 16 mm lens (focal length that the lens indicates) Flash compensation: ±2.0 EV (1/3 EV step) Dimensions: Approx. 35.9 × 23.8 × 42.7 mm (1 7/16 × 15...
...40°C (32°F to 104°F) File format: Still image: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline) compliant, DPOF compatible NEX-5/5C: Movie (AVCHD format): AVCHD Ver. 1.0 compliant Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch, equipped with Dolby Digital Stereo Creator • ...USB (USB 2.0 compliant) Flash Flash guide number: GN 7 (in meters at ISO 100) Recycling time: Approx. 4 seconds Flash coverage: Covering 16 mm lens (focal length that the lens indicates) Flash compensation: ±2.0 EV (1/3 EV step) Dimensions: Approx. 35.9 × 23.8 × 42.7 mm (1 7/16 × 15...
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GB 78 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*1 (mm) 27 - 82.5 Lens groups-elements Angle of the E18 - 200 mm lens (supplied). diameter ... 83° 0.24 (0.79) 9-11 76° - 29° 0.25 (0.82) Maximum magnification 0.078 0.3 (×) Minimum f-stop f/22 f/22 - Lens On the E18 - 200 mm lens, refer to the subject. *3 Shutter speed (differs with an APS-C sized image sensor. *2 Minimum focus is not available. f/32 Filter diameter (mm) 49...
GB 78 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*1 (mm) 27 - 82.5 Lens groups-elements Angle of the E18 - 200 mm lens (supplied). diameter ... 83° 0.24 (0.79) 9-11 76° - 29° 0.25 (0.82) Maximum magnification 0.078 0.3 (×) Minimum f-stop f/22 f/22 - Lens On the E18 - 200 mm lens, refer to the subject. *3 Shutter speed (differs with an APS-C sized image sensor. *2 Minimum focus is not available. f/32 Filter diameter (mm) 49...