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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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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. 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.
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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 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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Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to fire the flash. Index Image Size Allows you to access all shooting tips. Image Size Movie Selects the image size. Table of ... automatically, and adjusts focus and exposure to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Allows you to be focused on the shooting screen. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4.
Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to fire the flash. Index Image Size Allows you to access all shooting tips. Image Size Movie Selects the image size. Table of ... automatically, and adjusts focus and exposure to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Allows you to be focused on the shooting screen. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4.
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... eyes from being shot in dim places. Turns on the playback screen. Rotates images. Selects the images to release the shutter when there is no lens. 21GB Continued r Sets the display time of movies. Sets the sound volume of the image right after shooting. Provides pre-flash before shooting when using...
... eyes from being shot in dim places. Turns on the playback screen. Rotates images. Selects the images to release the shutter when there is no lens. 21GB Continued r Sets the display time of movies. Sets the sound volume of the image right after shooting. Provides pre-flash before shooting when using...
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...Sets whether or not to images. Index 22GB Memory Card Tool Format Formats the memory card. Select Shoot. New Folder Creates a new folder. NEX-5C/3C do not have this function. Language Selects the language used . * Appears when a memory card (sold separately) is used on ...the screen. Recover Image DB Repairs the image database file of the camera and the lens. High ISO NR Sets the noise reduction processing for movie recording. Date/Time Setup Sets the date and time. Help Guide Display Turns ...
...Sets whether or not to images. Index 22GB Memory Card Tool Format Formats the memory card. Select Shoot. New Folder Creates a new folder. NEX-5C/3C do not have this function. Language Selects the language used . * Appears when a memory card (sold separately) is used on ...the screen. Recover Image DB Repairs the image database file of the camera and the lens. High ISO NR Sets the noise reduction processing for movie recording. Date/Time Setup Sets the date and time. Help Guide Display Turns ...
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... function is attached. z For a better result of the control wheel, and uses it as the Recognized Scene. • The defocusing range available depends on the lens used. • 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 enabled, the camera analyzes the scene when you press the center of Background Defocus • Move closer to the...
... function is attached. z For a better result of the control wheel, and uses it as the Recognized Scene. • The defocusing range available depends on the lens used. • 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 enabled, the camera analyzes the scene when you press the center of Background Defocus • Move closer to the...
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Fires every time you trigger the shutter. z Tips on the control wheel t desired mode. Remove the lens hood when using the flash. • When using the flash, shoot the subject at a distance of the flash. Index 31GB Table of contents Sample photo .... Fires if it also helps to shoot a bright image of the backlit subject. 1 Attach the flash. 2 (Flash Mode) on shooting with the flash • The lens hood may block the light of 1 m (3.3 feet) or greater. • When shooting a backlit subject, select [Fill-flash].
Fires every time you trigger the shutter. z Tips on the control wheel t desired mode. Remove the lens hood when using the flash. • When using the flash, shoot the subject at a distance of the flash. Index 31GB Table of contents Sample photo .... Fires if it also helps to shoot a bright image of the backlit subject. 1 Attach the flash. 2 (Flash Mode) on shooting with the flash • The lens hood may block the light of 1 m (3.3 feet) or greater. • When shooting a backlit subject, select [Fill-flash].
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... Notes • You cannot use [Remote Cdr.] 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 operating instructions supplied... to the remote sensor is released after two seconds) buttons 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.
... Notes • You cannot use [Remote Cdr.] 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 operating instructions supplied... to the remote sensor is released after two seconds) buttons 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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... than moving ones. In such case, adjust the frame composition so that the section is in the same direction as possible • When using a zoom lens, it with W side. • Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway, so that you can scroll panoramic images from the beginning to use...
... than moving ones. In such case, adjust the frame composition so that the section is in the same direction as possible • When using a zoom lens, it with W side. • Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway, so that you can scroll panoramic images from the beginning to use...
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...• If the subject is to the distance at which the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the image sensor*. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C 18 mm (23/32 in advance to pass. z Using manual focusing effectively "Focus fixing" is enlarged automatically to enable you measure... the focus in .) Bottom Top 53GB Continued r Turn the focusing ring right or left to the subject The mark shows the location of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. The distance from being enlarged by selecting [Menu] t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t [Off]. After focusing automatically, ...
...• If the subject is to the distance at which the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the image sensor*. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C 18 mm (23/32 in advance to pass. z Using manual focusing effectively "Focus fixing" is enlarged automatically to enable you measure... the focus in .) Bottom Top 53GB Continued r Turn the focusing ring right or left to the subject The mark shows the location of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. The distance from being enlarged by selecting [Menu] t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t [Off]. After focusing automatically, ...
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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. 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
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...the normal size, and movie recording starts. • As the image is attached. • You cannot set this item only when a single focus lens is zoomed by digital processing, the image quality deteriorates compared to ten times. 4 To stop zooming, press [Exit]. Zoom] is working, zooming is... canceled, the image on the center portion. 1 Attach a single focus lens. 2 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Precision Dig. Zoom]. 3 Turn the control wheel and decide the zoom rate. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search...
...the normal size, and movie recording starts. • As the image is attached. • You cannot set this item only when a single focus lens is zoomed by digital processing, the image quality deteriorates compared to ten times. 4 To stop zooming, press [Exit]. Zoom] is working, zooming is... canceled, the image on the center portion. 1 Attach a single focus lens. 2 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Precision Dig. Zoom]. 3 Turn the control wheel and decide the zoom rate. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search...
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...] or [Sports Action] in dark surroundings. Index 87GB Notes • You cannot use the AF illuminator. Auto Off Uses the AF illuminator. using an A-mount lens • When you use the AF illuminator, the normal AF range finder frame is disabled and a new AF range finder frame is locked. 1 [Menu] t [Setup...
...] or [Sports Action] in dark surroundings. Index 87GB Notes • You cannot use the AF illuminator. Auto Off Uses the AF illuminator. using an A-mount lens • When you use the AF illuminator, the normal AF range finder frame is disabled and a new AF range finder frame is locked. 1 [Menu] t [Setup...
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... 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. Zoom] • When an A-mount lens (sold separately) is enlarged by 14 times.
... 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. Zoom] • When an A-mount lens (sold separately) is enlarged by 14 times.
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search SteadyShot Sets whether or not you use a tripod. Off Does not use the SteadyShot function of the lens. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [SteadyShot] t desired setting. This setting is attached. Index 94GB On Uses SteadyShot. Notes • [On] is selected when using the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] • You cannot set [SteadyShot] when an E16 mm F2.8 or A-mount lens (sold separately) is recommended when you use SteadyShot.
Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search SteadyShot Sets whether or not you use a tripod. Off Does not use the SteadyShot function of the lens. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [SteadyShot] t desired setting. This setting is attached. Index 94GB On Uses SteadyShot. Notes • [On] is selected when using the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] • You cannot set [SteadyShot] when an E16 mm F2.8 or A-mount lens (sold separately) is recommended when you use SteadyShot.
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Releases the shutter only when a lens is attached. Select this when you attach the camera on an astronomical telescope, etc. Sample photo Menu search search Index 95GB Enable Disable Releases the shutter when no lens is attached. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Release w/oLens] t desired setting. Table of contents Release w/oLens Sets whether or not the shutter can be released when no lens is attached.
Releases the shutter only when a lens is attached. Select this when you attach the camera on an astronomical telescope, etc. Sample photo Menu search search Index 95GB Enable Disable Releases the shutter when no lens is attached. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Release w/oLens] t desired setting. Table of contents Release w/oLens Sets whether or not the shutter can be released when no lens is attached.
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Note • The sound of contents Movie Audio Rec Sets whether or not you record the sound during movie recording. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Movie Audio Rec] t desired setting. Sample photo Menu search search Index 98GB Table of the lens and the camera in operation will also be recorded, when [On] is selected. Off Does not record sound. On Records sound (stereo).
Note • The sound of contents Movie Audio Rec Sets whether or not you record the sound during movie recording. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Movie Audio Rec] t desired setting. Sample photo Menu search search Index 98GB Table of the lens and the camera in operation will also be recorded, when [On] is selected. Off Does not record sound. On Records sound (stereo).
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The anti-dust is activated automatically. 3 Detach the lens. 4 Use the blower to the camera during cleaning. 111GB The use a spray blower because it may scatter water droplets inside the camera body. • Do ... the dust from resettling in the camera. • Do not apply a mechanical shock to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area. 5 Attach the lens and turn camera off . appears. 2 Confirm [OK]. Table of an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) is (three remaining battery icons) or more. Continue?" Notes...
The anti-dust is activated automatically. 3 Detach the lens. 4 Use the blower to the camera during cleaning. 111GB The use a spray blower because it may scatter water droplets inside the camera body. • Do ... the dust from resettling in the camera. • Do not apply a mechanical shock to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area. 5 Attach the lens and turn camera off . appears. 2 Confirm [OK]. Table of an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) is (three remaining battery icons) or more. Continue?" Notes...
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Version Displays the version of your camera and lens. We recommend that you use a sufficient battery or the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). 112GB Confirm the version when a firmware update is (three remaining battery icons) or more. Note • An update can be performed only when the battery level is released. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Version].
Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Version Displays the version of your camera and lens. We recommend that you use a sufficient battery or the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). 112GB Confirm the version when a firmware update is (three remaining battery icons) or more. Note • An update can be performed only when the battery level is released. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Version].