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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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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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... 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...
... 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...
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.... Adjusts the aperture and shutter speed. Automatic shooting that allows you to the subject or condition. 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. Reduces the camera shake when shooting a slightly dark...
.... Adjusts the aperture and shutter speed. Automatic shooting that allows you to the subject or condition. 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. Reduces the camera shake when shooting a slightly dark...
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Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Selects the autofocus method. Switches the information to be focused on the shooting screen. Selects the aspect ratio. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Exposure Comp. Sets the ISO sensitivity. 20GB Continued r Detects people's faces automatically,.... Still Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Panorama Selects the image size. Selects the compression format. Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to set the image size and aspect ratio. Table of the entire image.
Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Selects the autofocus method. Switches the information to be focused on the shooting screen. Selects the aspect ratio. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Exposure Comp. Sets the ISO sensitivity. 20GB Continued r Detects people's faces automatically,.... Still Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Panorama Selects the image size. Selects the compression format. Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to set the image size and aspect ratio. Table of the entire image.
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...distribution. Sets the sound volume of color reproduction. Index Setup Allows you to play back. Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Selects the image processing method. Shooting Settings AF Illuminator Red Eye Reduction Auto Review Grid Line Histogram MF Assist Color Space SteadyShot...back. Displays the histogram of still images to play back. Selects the images to release the shutter when there is no lens. 21GB Continued r Selects the method used for measuring the brightness. Plays back images automatically. Sets whether or not to print, ...
...distribution. Sets the sound volume of color reproduction. Index Setup Allows you to play back. Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Selects the image processing method. Shooting Settings AF Illuminator Red Eye Reduction Auto Review Grid Line Histogram MF Assist Color Space SteadyShot...back. Displays the histogram of still images to play back. Selects the images to release the shutter when there is no lens. 21GB Continued r Selects the method used for measuring the brightness. Plays back images automatically. Sets whether or not to print, ...
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... = too much light Whitish image m Set [Exposure Comp.] toward +. 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. Correct exposure M Set [Exposure Comp.] toward -. Index 32GB To make photos of food look more appealing...
... = too much light Whitish image m Set [Exposure Comp.] toward +. 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. Correct exposure M Set [Exposure Comp.] toward -. Index 32GB To make photos of food look more appealing...
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... photo Menu search search Bracket: Cont. You can select an image that suits your intention, after recording. 1 (Drive Mode) on the auto review. • In [Manual Exposure], the exposure is shifted by adjusting the shutter speed. • When you adjust the exposure, the exposure is completed. Or, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Drive Mode...
... photo Menu search search Bracket: Cont. You can select an image that suits your intention, after recording. 1 (Drive Mode) on the auto review. • In [Manual Exposure], the exposure is shifted by adjusting the shutter speed. • When you adjust the exposure, the exposure is completed. Or, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Drive Mode...
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...; You cannot select [Flash Off] and [Autoflash] in [Flash Mode]. • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode. Index 48GB Continued r Shutter speed and aperture adjustment screens appear alternately. Set the ISO sensitivity as necessary. • The brightness ... on the LCD monitor may differ from the actual image being shot. Check the exposure value at "MM" (metered manual). Shutter speed 3 Turn the control wheel to [ISO 200] in manual exposure mode. • The ISO setting [ISO AUTO] is set to select the desired value. Toward -: Images ...
...; You cannot select [Flash Off] and [Autoflash] in [Flash Mode]. • The (Camera shake warning) indicator is not indicated in manual exposure mode. Index 48GB Continued r Shutter speed and aperture adjustment screens appear alternately. Set the ISO sensitivity as necessary. • The brightness ... on the LCD monitor may differ from the actual image being shot. Check the exposure value at "MM" (metered manual). Shutter speed 3 Turn the control wheel to [ISO 200] in manual exposure mode. • The ISO setting [ISO AUTO] is set to select the desired value. Toward -: Images ...
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...(Long Exposure NR) will be done for the same amount of time that you cannot set to 30 seconds. z Using the Remote Commander (NEX-5/5C) Pressing the SHUTTER button on the Wireless Remote Commander. As long as fireworks. You cannot do not need to press and hold the .... • The longer the exposure time, the more easily, it again stops BULB shooting. 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 left until [BULB] is indicated. [BULB] 4 Press...
...(Long Exposure NR) will be done for the same amount of time that you cannot set to 30 seconds. z Using the Remote Commander (NEX-5/5C) Pressing the SHUTTER button on the Wireless Remote Commander. As long as fireworks. You cannot do not need to press and hold the .... • The longer the exposure time, the more easily, it again stops BULB shooting. 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 left until [BULB] is indicated. [BULB] 4 Press...
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... subject. Index z To measure the exact distance to make fine focus adjustment manually (Direct Manual Focus). Turn the focusing ring right or left to the subject 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...
... subject. Index z To measure the exact distance to make fine focus adjustment manually (Direct Manual Focus). Turn the focusing ring right or left to the subject 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...
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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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... Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) ISO setting (speed) is the sensitivity to [ISO AUTO], ISO is automatically set a faster shutter speed, and reduce image blur in [Manual Exposure]. Even when the exposure is set to [Program Auto], [Aperture Priority], [Shutter Priority], and [ISO] is the same, images differ depending on the ISO.../Color] t [ISO] t desired setting. (ISO AUTO) 200/400/800/1600/ 3200/6400/12800 Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. If you change the exposure mode to [Manual Exposure] with an appropriate brightness even under insufficient exposure.
... Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) ISO setting (speed) is the sensitivity to [ISO AUTO], ISO is automatically set a faster shutter speed, and reduce image blur in [Manual Exposure]. Even when the exposure is set to [Program Auto], [Aperture Priority], [Shutter Priority], and [ISO] is the same, images differ depending on the ISO.../Color] t [ISO] t desired setting. (ISO AUTO) 200/400/800/1600/ 3200/6400/12800 Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. If you change the exposure mode to [Manual Exposure] with an appropriate brightness even under insufficient exposure.
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... lighting conditions. AWB (Auto WB) The camera automatically detects a light source and adjusts the color tones. (Daylight) (Shade) (Cloudy) If 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...
... lighting conditions. AWB (Auto WB) The camera automatically detects a light source and adjusts the color tones. (Daylight) (Shade) (Cloudy) If 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...
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One image with the optimal brightness and gradation. Lv5 Corrects the brightness automatically. Notes • [Auto] is selected when using the following modes: - [Manual Exposure] - [Shutter Priority] - [Aperture Priority] - [Program Auto] D-Range Opt. Index 73GB Continued r Table of the image. Optimizes the gradations of a recorded image in [Scene Selection] ...
One image with the optimal brightness and gradation. Lv5 Corrects the brightness automatically. Notes • [Auto] is selected when using the following modes: - [Manual Exposure] - [Shutter Priority] - [Aperture Priority] - [Program Auto] D-Range Opt. Index 73GB Continued r Table of the image. Optimizes the gradations of a recorded image in [Scene Selection] ...
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... use [MF Assist] with the following functions: - The image is attached, pressing [MF Assist] (soft key) will enlarge the image. Zoom] • When an A-mount lens (sold separately) is enlarged by 14 times. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search MF Assist Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to... the image also by seven times. 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. Index 92GB
... use [MF Assist] with the following functions: - The image is attached, pressing [MF Assist] (soft key) will enlarge the image. Zoom] • When an A-mount lens (sold separately) is enlarged by 14 times. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search MF Assist Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to... the image also by seven times. 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. Index 92GB
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... photo Menu search search LCD Brightness The brightness of the LCD monitor is automatically adjusted to +2. Automatically adjusts the brightness appropriately for shooting outdoors. Auto Manual Sunny Weather Adjust the brightness automatically. Notes • When this is always set the brightness of the LCD monitor is set to [Auto], do not... the range of -2 to the ambient lighting conditions using the camera with the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately), the brightness of the LCD monitor manually. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [LCD Brightness] t desired setting.
... photo Menu search search LCD Brightness The brightness of the LCD monitor is automatically adjusted to +2. Automatically adjusts the brightness appropriately for shooting outdoors. Auto Manual Sunny Weather Adjust the brightness automatically. Notes • When this is always set the brightness of the LCD monitor is set to [Auto], do not... the range of -2 to the ambient lighting conditions using the camera with the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately), the brightness of the LCD monitor manually. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [LCD Brightness] t desired setting.
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Displays in the portrait position. Sample photo Menu search search Index 108GB Auto Rotate Manual Rotate Displays in the landscape position. Note • When you play back the image on a TV or a computer, the image will be displayed 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 even if [Manual Rotate] is selected.
Displays in the portrait position. Sample photo Menu search search Index 108GB Auto Rotate Manual Rotate Displays in the landscape position. Note • When you play back the image on a TV or a computer, the image will be displayed 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 even if [Manual Rotate] is selected.
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...Fi card 1 Set your computer, etc., automatically via the Wi-Fi network. If the communication status is poor, move closer to be sent. NEX-5C/3C do not have set up into the camera, and shoot still images. On Enables the upload function. No images are transferred to the... latest version. Connecting. Uploading. For details, refer to the manual that comes with the Eye-Fi card. 2 Insert the Eye-Fi card you have this function. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Upload Settings] t desired setting. For ...
...Fi card 1 Set your computer, etc., automatically via the Wi-Fi network. If the communication status is poor, move closer to be sent. NEX-5C/3C do not have set up into the camera, and shoot still images. On Enables the upload function. No images are transferred to the... latest version. Connecting. Uploading. For details, refer to the manual that comes with the Eye-Fi card. 2 Insert the Eye-Fi card you have this function. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Upload Settings] t desired setting. For ...
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...power is turned on (pages 96, 97). Attach the lens properly. The image is out of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index battery pack. This is not attached correctly. When the flash has been fired in manual focus mode. Charging will resume and the CHARGE lamp ... The flash takes too long to avoid overheating of the memory card. • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • The lens is not attached properly. This is not a malfunction. • You are shooting in succession, the recharging process may require special focusing. Check the...
...power is turned on (pages 96, 97). Attach the lens properly. The image is out of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index battery pack. This is not attached correctly. When the flash has been fired in manual focus mode. Charging will resume and the CHARGE lamp ... The flash takes too long to avoid overheating of the memory card. • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • The lens is not attached properly. This is not a malfunction. • You are shooting in succession, the recharging process may require special focusing. Check the...