α Handbook
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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.
α Handbook
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...-timer, or bracket shooting. 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 auto focusing or manual focusing. Selects the compression format. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4...
...-timer, or bracket shooting. 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 auto focusing or manual focusing. Selects the compression format. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4...
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... set to [BULB], the shutter speed is indicated. [BULB] 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to 30 seconds. z Using the Remote Commander (NEX-5/5C) Pressing the SHUTTER button on the control wheel, and select [Remote Cdr.] t [On]. 49GB You do any further shooting during the reduction. ... the [Smile Shutter] or [Auto HDR] function is used with long exposure. Sample photo Menu search search Index 1 [Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Manual Exposure]. 2 Press the bottom of time that the shutter was open . You cannot do not need to occur more easily, it again stops BULB shooting...
... set to [BULB], the shutter speed is indicated. [BULB] 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to 30 seconds. z Using the Remote Commander (NEX-5/5C) Pressing the SHUTTER button on the control wheel, and select [Remote Cdr.] t [On]. 49GB You do any further shooting during the reduction. ... the [Smile Shutter] or [Auto HDR] function is used with long exposure. Sample photo Menu search search Index 1 [Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Manual Exposure]. 2 Press the bottom of time that the shutter was open . You cannot do not need to occur more easily, it again stops BULB shooting...
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... can fix the focus in advance to the distance at which the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. Make sure you measure the exact distance between the subject and the camera. After focusing automatically, ...shows the location of contents Sample photo Menu search search AF/MF Select Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t desired mode. (Autofocus) (DMF) (Manualfocus) Focuses automatically. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C 18 mm (23/32 in .). * The image sensor is the part of the ...
... can fix the focus in advance to the distance at which the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. Make sure you measure the exact distance between the subject and the camera. After focusing automatically, ...shows the location of contents Sample photo Menu search search AF/MF Select Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t desired mode. (Autofocus) (DMF) (Manualfocus) Focuses automatically. NEX-5/5C NEX-3/3C 18 mm (23/32 in .). * The image sensor is the part of the ...
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.... The icon on the power again. Standby. Uploading. Notes • Eye-Fi cards can be used only in the camera, set [Upload Settings] to [Off]. NEX-5C/3C do not have set to be influenced by other communication devices. No images are transferred to the access point of the Wi-Fi... network. • You cannot upload movies. For details, refer to the manual that comes with the Eye-Fi card. • The power save function of the camera does not work while it is transferring images. • If...
.... The icon on the power again. Standby. Uploading. Notes • Eye-Fi cards can be used only in the camera, set [Upload Settings] to [Off]. NEX-5C/3C do not have set to be influenced by other communication devices. No images are transferred to the access point of the Wi-Fi... network. • You cannot upload movies. For details, refer to the manual that comes with the Eye-Fi card. • The power save function of the camera does not work while it is transferring images. • If...
3D functions provided by firmware update 02
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Please refer to the "Instruction Manual" and the "α Handbook" contained on the supplied CD-ROM. © 2010 Sony Corporation A-DRG-100-12(1) NEX-3/NEX-5/NEX-5C The 3D functions provided by this firmware update are described in this booklet.
Please refer to the "Instruction Manual" and the "α Handbook" contained on the supplied CD-ROM. © 2010 Sony Corporation A-DRG-100-12(1) NEX-3/NEX-5/NEX-5C The 3D functions provided by this firmware update are described in this booklet.
Instruction Manual
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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 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.
Instruction Manual
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... Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NEX-3 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not... cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any questions about this product, you may cause undesired operation. The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed. For Customers in this manual...
... Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NEX-3 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not... cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any questions about this product, you may cause undesired operation. The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed. For Customers in this manual...
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The NEX-5/5C is for illustrations in this manual, unless otherwise specified. The differences between each shooting mode 56 Flash modes available 57 Importing images to the computer Installing the software 58 What you ... of icons on the LCD monitor 65 Learning more about the camera (α Handbook 68 Troubleshooting 69 Precautions 73 Specifications 76 Index 81 This instruction manual is used for models NEX-3/3C and NEX-5/5C. Checking the functions available Menu list 50 Functions available for each model are as follows: Model...
The NEX-5/5C is for illustrations in this manual, unless otherwise specified. The differences between each shooting mode 56 Flash modes available 57 Importing images to the computer Installing the software 58 What you ... of icons on the LCD monitor 65 Learning more about the camera (α Handbook 68 Troubleshooting 69 Precautions 73 Specifications 76 Index 81 This instruction manual is used for models NEX-3/3C and NEX-5/5C. Checking the functions available Menu list 50 Functions available for each model are as follows: Model...
Instruction Manual
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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. 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
Instruction Manual
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... 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 (1) • Shoulder strap (1) x NEX-5H/5CH • E18 - 200 mm zoom lens/Lens cap/Lens rear cap (1) (attached to the camera)/Lens hood (1) • Extender for α camera - α Handbook • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) • Power...
... 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 (1) • Shoulder strap (1) x NEX-5H/5CH • E18 - 200 mm zoom lens/Lens cap/Lens rear cap (1) (attached to the camera)/Lens hood (1) • Extender for α camera - α Handbook • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) • Power...
Instruction Manual
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GB 15 x Lens On the E18 - 200 mm lens, refer to the instruction manual of the E18 - 200 mm lens (supplied). 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. 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 x Lens On the E18 - 200 mm lens, refer to the instruction manual of the E18 - 200 mm lens (supplied). 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. 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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... (Single-shot AF/Continuous AF) Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to fire the flash. (Flash Off/Autoflash/Fill-flash/Slow Sync./Rear Sync.) Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. (Autofocus/DMF/Manualfocus) Selects the area to access all shooting tips. ...Speed Priority Cont./Self-timer/Self-timer(Cont.)/ Bracket: Cont./ Remote Cdr.*) Selects the method used . Info./Disp. 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 the ...
... (Single-shot AF/Continuous AF) Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to fire the flash. (Flash Off/Autoflash/Fill-flash/Slow Sync./Rear Sync.) Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. (Autofocus/DMF/Manualfocus) Selects the area to access all shooting tips. ...Speed Priority Cont./Self-timer/Self-timer(Cont.)/ Bracket: Cont./ Remote Cdr.*) Selects the method used . Info./Disp. 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 the ...
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... are displayed in the countries/regions where they were purchased. In the table below, indicates the function available. - Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure - Smile Shutter - - - NEX-5C/3C do not have this function. Detection - - - - - - - - - - The functions you cannot use depend on the screen. Selection - - - - - - - Self-timer - - - indicates the function...
... are displayed in the countries/regions where they were purchased. In the table below, indicates the function available. - Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure - Smile Shutter - - - NEX-5C/3C do not have this function. Detection - - - - - - - - - - The functions you cannot use depend on the screen. Selection - - - - - - - Self-timer - - - indicates the function...
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...(0.79) 9-11 76° - 29° 0.25 (0.82) Maximum magnification 0.078 0.3 (×) Minimum f-stop f/22 f/22 - 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...sensor. *2 Minimum focus is the shortest distance from the image sensor to the instruction manual of the E18 - 200 mm lens (supplied). f/32 Filter diameter (mm) 49 49 Dimensions (max. Lens On the E18 - 200 mm lens, refer to the subject. *3 Shutter speed (differs with shooting conditions) *4 The ...
...(0.79) 9-11 76° - 29° 0.25 (0.82) Maximum magnification 0.078 0.3 (×) Minimum f-stop f/22 f/22 - 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...sensor. *2 Minimum focus is the shortest distance from the image sensor to the instruction manual of the E18 - 200 mm lens (supplied). f/32 Filter diameter (mm) 49 49 Dimensions (max. Lens On the E18 - 200 mm lens, refer to the subject. *3 Shutter speed (differs with shooting conditions) *4 The ...
New functions provided by firmware update 03
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NEX-3/NEX-5/NEX-5C The new functions provided by this firmware update and their respective operations are described here. Please refer to the "Instruction Manual," and the "α Handbook" contained on the supplied CD-ROM. © 2010 Sony Corporation A-DTQ-100-11(1)
NEX-3/NEX-5/NEX-5C The new functions provided by this firmware update and their respective operations are described here. Please refer to the "Instruction Manual," and the "α Handbook" contained on the supplied CD-ROM. © 2010 Sony Corporation A-DTQ-100-11(1)