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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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... is useful to use this handbook, the sequence of operations is indicated by clicking on the page numbers mentioned in the order indicated. Operate the camera in the book. Search for information by arrows (t). Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to the pages by . Search for a function you want to know. ...2GB You can jump to the correct operation of the camera. The default setting is shown by keyword. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Notes on using the...
... is useful to use this handbook, the sequence of operations is indicated by clicking on the page numbers mentioned in the order indicated. Operate the camera in the book. Search for information by arrows (t). Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to the pages by . Search for a function you want to know. ...2GB You can jump to the correct operation of the camera. The default setting is shown by keyword. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Notes on using 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 ... 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 Continued r
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 ... 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 Continued r
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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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... Menu search search Index Sample photo search "This is the scene I want to the page describing the function recommended for shooting that kind of the camera. Click the desired sample photo. Click! 5GB Continued r Refer to those descriptions in addition to the shooting tips displayed on a photo, the screen will jump...
... Menu search search Index Sample photo search "This is the scene I want to the page describing the function recommended for shooting that kind of the camera. Click the desired sample photo. Click! 5GB Continued r Refer to those descriptions in addition to the shooting tips displayed on a photo, the screen will jump...
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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 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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... A Screw B Flash C Connector* * Do not touch this when using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). You 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
... A Screw B Flash C Connector* * Do not touch this when using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). You 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
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... photo Menu search search List of movies Remaining battery Scene Recognition icons Flash charge in progress AF illuminator Does not record sound during movie recording Camera shake warning Continued r 15GB You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the screen to indicate the...
... photo Menu search search List of movies Remaining battery Scene Recognition icons Flash charge in progress AF illuminator Does not record sound during movie recording Camera shake warning Continued r 15GB You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the screen to indicate the...
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... setting items. Your selection is determined when you press the center of the control wheel. When options are assigned to use various functions of the camera. When you turn the control wheel. The arrow means you can turn or press the right/left /right parts of the control wheel. Soft keys...
... setting items. Your selection is determined when you press the center of the control wheel. When options are assigned to use various functions of the camera. When you turn the control wheel. The arrow means you can turn or press the right/left /right parts of the control wheel. Soft keys...
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... Automatic shooting that allows you to express the movement of the subject. Shoots with preset settings according to customize settings, except for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as exposure mode, panoramic, Scene Selection. Adjusts the aperture and shutter speed. Table of contents... select a shooting mode, such as shooting, playback, or other operations. Adjusts the range in focus, or defocuses the background. Reduces the camera shake when shooting a slightly dark indoor scene or a telephoto. You can set up the basic settings for the exposure (shutter speed and ...
... Automatic shooting that allows you to express the movement of the subject. Shoots with preset settings according to customize settings, except for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as exposure mode, panoramic, Scene Selection. Adjusts the aperture and shutter speed. Table of contents... select a shooting mode, such as shooting, playback, or other operations. Adjusts the range in focus, or defocuses the background. Reduces the camera shake when shooting a slightly dark indoor scene or a telephoto. You can set up the basic settings for the exposure (shutter speed and ...
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...people's faces automatically, and adjusts focus and exposure to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Allows you to be focused on the... the ISO sensitivity. 20GB Continued r Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Selects the direction to suit ...function for the brightness of contents Sample photo Menu search search Camera Allows you to make brightness settings such as metering mode, ...timer, and flash. Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to access all shooting tips. Selects the method used...
...people's faces automatically, and adjusts focus and exposure to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Allows you to be focused on the... the ISO sensitivity. 20GB Continued r Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Selects the direction to suit ...function for the brightness of contents Sample photo Menu search search Camera Allows you to make brightness settings such as metering mode, ...timer, and flash. Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to access all shooting tips. Selects the method used...
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...to assist auto-focusing in red. Protects images, or cancels the protection. Selects the images to release the shutter when there is no lens. 21GB Continued r Shooting Settings AF Illuminator Red Eye Reduction Auto Review Grid Line Histogram MF Assist Color Space SteadyShot Release w/oLens Sets ...the AF illuminator to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Turns on the grid line that helps you to be displayed on the playback screen. Changes the range of the luminance distribution....
...to assist auto-focusing in red. Protects images, or cancels the protection. Selects the images to release the shutter when there is no lens. 21GB Continued r Shooting Settings AF Illuminator Red Eye Reduction Auto Review Grid Line Histogram MF Assist Color Space SteadyShot Release w/oLens Sets ...the AF illuminator to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Turns on the grid line that helps you to be displayed on the playback screen. Changes the range of the luminance distribution....
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Table of the camera and the lens. Language Selects the language used on the memory card. Wide Image Selects a method to the factory-settings. Cleaning Mode Allows you operate the camera. Version Displays the version of contents Sample photo Menu search search Long Exposure NR Sets the noise ... the recordable number of still images on the screen. Reset Default Resets the camera to display wide images. NEX-5C/3C do not have this function. Power Save Sets the time to turn the camera to images. Demo Mode Sets whether or not to clean the image sensor....
Table of the camera and the lens. Language Selects the language used on the memory card. Wide Image Selects a method to the factory-settings. Cleaning Mode Allows you operate the camera. Version Displays the version of contents Sample photo Menu search search Long Exposure NR Sets the noise ... the recordable number of still images on the screen. Reset Default Resets the camera to display wide images. NEX-5C/3C do not have this function. Power Save Sets the time to turn the camera to images. Demo Mode Sets whether or not to clean the image sensor....
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... the settings. 1 Adjust the LCD monitor angle, and hold the camera. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Shooting images Shooting images with appropriate settings. The camera makes decisions appropriate to shoot the image with the settings in effect when...images, press the shutter button. Note • The angle of view of still images. After you bought the camera is explained here. Scene Recognition icon and guide • The camera recognizes (Night View), (Tripod Night View), (Night Portrait), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Portrait), (Landscape), ...
... the settings. 1 Adjust the LCD monitor angle, and hold the camera. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Shooting images Shooting images with appropriate settings. The camera makes decisions appropriate to shoot the image with the settings in effect when...images, press the shutter button. Note • The angle of view of still images. After you bought the camera is explained here. Scene Recognition icon and guide • The camera recognizes (Night View), (Tripod Night View), (Night Portrait), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Portrait), (Landscape), ...
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... subject. The contrast between the subject and the background is seen through glass. - Ready to shoot. The subject is difficult to focus on When the camera cannot focus on the LCD monitor. The subject reflects light such as mirror, or has shiny surfaces. - You can check the defocusing effect on the...
... subject. The contrast between the subject and the background is seen through glass. - Ready to shoot. The subject is difficult to focus on When the camera cannot focus on the LCD monitor. The subject reflects light such as mirror, or has shiny surfaces. - You can check the defocusing effect on the...
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Notes • When the Scene Recognition function is enabled, the camera analyzes the scene when you press the center of Background Defocus • Move closer to the subject. • Lengthen the distance between the subject and ...the background. 25GB 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...
Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Notes • When the Scene Recognition function is enabled, the camera analyzes the scene when you press the center of Background Defocus • Move closer to the subject. • Lengthen the distance between the subject and ...the background. 25GB 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...
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...still image can be played back properly. During movie playback To pause/resume To fast-forward To fast-rewind To slow-forward (NEX-5/5C only) To slow-reverse (NEX-5/5C only) To adjust sound volume Control wheel operation Press the center. Press the right, or turn it left . Index ...recorded still image. Note • Panoramic images shot on separate screens. Table of the control wheel. Still images and movies are displayed on other cameras may not be enlarged for closer examination during playback. Press the bottom t top/bottom. Press the left, or turn it right during pause. ...
...still image can be played back properly. During movie playback To pause/resume To fast-forward To fast-rewind To slow-forward (NEX-5/5C only) To slow-reverse (NEX-5/5C only) To adjust sound volume Control wheel operation Press the center. Press the right, or turn it left . Index ...recorded still image. Note • Panoramic images shot on separate screens. Table of the control wheel. Still images and movies are displayed on other cameras may not be enlarged for closer examination during playback. Press the bottom t top/bottom. Press the left, or turn it right during pause. ...
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... (Display Contents) on the control wheel repeatedly to [Intelligent Auto] or [Sweep Panorama]. Basic Info Shows basic shooting information. Using the Menu: 1 During shooting, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Display Contents]. Graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value, except for when [Shoot Mode] is set to select the desired mode. Info.
... (Display Contents) on the control wheel repeatedly to [Intelligent Auto] or [Sweep Panorama]. Basic Info Shows basic shooting information. Using the Menu: 1 During shooting, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Display Contents]. Graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value, except for when [Shoot Mode] is set to select the desired mode. Info.