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... landscapes (page 8) Shooting sunset/night views (page 9) Shooting fast moving subjects (page 10) If you click on a photo, the screen will jump to the shooting tips displayed on the screen of photo. Click! 5GB Continued r Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Sample photo search "This is the scene...
... landscapes (page 8) Shooting sunset/night views (page 9) Shooting fast moving subjects (page 10) If you click on a photo, the screen will jump to the shooting tips displayed on the screen of photo. Click! 5GB Continued r Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Sample photo search "This is the scene...
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File number Protect Print order and number of contents 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:...
File number Protect Print order and number of contents 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:...
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... the screen, press soft key B. To use the function shown at the center, press the center of each soft key is shown on the context. Tips] button. The assigned role (function) of the control wheel (soft key C).
... the screen, press soft key B. To use the function shown at the center, press the center of each soft key is shown on the context. Tips] button. The assigned role (function) of the control wheel (soft key C).
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... and color settings such as continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket shooting. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Exposure Comp. ISO .... Sets the ISO sensitivity. 20GB Continued r Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. ...Autofocus Mode Precision Dig. Zoom Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Detection Panorama Direction Shooting Tip List DiIsSpPla(yDCisopnlateynCtsontents) Selects the drive mode, such as white balance. Selects the...
... and color settings such as continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket shooting. File Format (NEX-5/5C) Image Size Selects the movie recording format, AVCHD or MP4. Exposure Comp. ISO .... Sets the ISO sensitivity. 20GB Continued r Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. ...Autofocus Mode Precision Dig. Zoom Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Detection Panorama Direction Shooting Tip List DiIsSpPla(yDCisopnlateynCtsontents) Selects the drive mode, such as white balance. Selects the...
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... default setting depends on the shooting mode. • Available flash mode depends on shooting with the flash • The lens hood may block the light of the flash. Index 31GB Remove the lens hood when using the flash. • When using the flash. (Flash Off) (Autoflash) (Fill-flash) (Slow Sync.)... Menu search search Flash Mode In a dark location, using the flash allows you to shoot the subject brightly, and it is dark or against light. z Tips on the shooting mode. • You cannot use the flash to shoot a bright image of the backlit subject. 1 Attach the flash. 2 (Flash Mode...
... default setting depends on the shooting mode. • Available flash mode depends on shooting with the flash • The lens hood may block the light of the flash. Index 31GB Remove the lens hood when using the flash. • When using the flash. (Flash Off) (Autoflash) (Fill-flash) (Slow Sync.)... Menu search search Flash Mode In a dark location, using the flash allows you to shoot the subject brightly, and it is dark or against light. z Tips on the shooting mode. • You cannot use the flash to shoot a bright image of the backlit subject. 1 Attach the flash. 2 (Flash Mode...
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Index 47GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search z Tips for still subjects, rather than moving ones. Vertical direction Horizontal direction Radius as short as the indication on the LCD monitor. [Sweep Panorama] is concentrated .... • Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway, so that the section is in the same direction as possible • When using a zoom lens, it is recommended to use it again to the end by [Menu] t [Image Size] t [Image Size]. Shows the displayed area of the image, then shoot...
Index 47GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search z Tips for still subjects, rather than moving ones. Vertical direction Horizontal direction Radius as short as the indication on the LCD monitor. [Sweep Panorama] is concentrated .... • Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway, so that the section is in the same direction as possible • When using a zoom lens, it is recommended to use it again to the end by [Menu] t [Image Size] t [Image Size]. Shows the displayed area of the image, then shoot...
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... Do not obscure the face by a hat, masks, sunglasses, etc. 2 Try to Smile Shutter mode. 3 To exit Smile Shutter mode, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Smile Shutter] t [Off]. z Tips for a smile to be as level as possible. When the smile level exceeds the b point on the conditions. • The drive mode turns to be...
... Do not obscure the face by a hat, masks, sunglasses, etc. 2 Try to Smile Shutter mode. 3 To exit Smile Shutter mode, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Smile Shutter] t [Off]. z Tips for a smile to be as level as possible. When the smile level exceeds the b point on the conditions. • The drive mode turns to be...
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Turn the control wheel to search through all shooting tips in the camera. Use this item when you want to look at shooting tips you to scroll the text up and down. 62GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Shooting Tip List Allows you have seen before. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Shooting Tip List]. 2 Press the left or right of the control wheel and search for the desired shooting tip.
Turn the control wheel to search through all shooting tips in the camera. Use this item when you want to look at shooting tips you to scroll the text up and down. 62GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Shooting Tip List Allows you have seen before. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Shooting Tip List]. 2 Press the left or right of the control wheel and search for the desired shooting tip.
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... background in a range of the shutter speed and aperture. 1 [Menu] t [Brightness/Color] t [Flash Compensation] t desired value. side) makes the flash level lower and images darker. z Tips to adjust the brightness when shooting people • It is important to balance the brightness of people near the camera by changing the flash light...
... background in a range of the shutter speed and aperture. 1 [Menu] t [Brightness/Color] t [Flash Compensation] t desired value. side) makes the flash level lower and images darker. z Tips to adjust the brightness when shooting people • It is important to balance the brightness of people near the camera by changing the flash light...
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... the blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area. 5 Attach the lens and turn camera off . Notes • Cleaning can be performed only when the battery level is recommended. • Do not use a spray blower because it ...may scatter water droplets inside the camera body. • Do not put the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the mount, so that the tip of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Cleaning Mode Allows you to clean the image sensor. 1 [Menu] t [Setup...
... the blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area. 5 Attach the lens and turn camera off . Notes • Cleaning can be performed only when the battery level is recommended. • Do not use a spray blower because it ...may scatter water droplets inside the camera body. • Do not put the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the mount, so that the tip of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Cleaning Mode Allows you to clean the image sensor. 1 [Menu] t [Setup...
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...you do not operate the camera for given period of time, the camera turns to push the lock lever. • You can use the tip of the battery pack to power saving mode. Index Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed. • When you insert the ... slow (about one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn on the power. 3 Reset the settings (page 114). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If the CHARGE lamp flashes fast again, it with the Continued r 137GB The remaining battery indicator is incorrect, or sufficient remaining...
...you do not operate the camera for given period of time, the camera turns to push the lock lever. • You can use the tip of the battery pack to power saving mode. Index Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed. • When you insert the ... slow (about one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn on the power. 3 Reset the settings (page 114). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If the CHARGE lamp flashes fast again, it with the Continued r 137GB The remaining battery indicator is incorrect, or sufficient remaining...
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... Folder 80 Select Shoot. Folder 118 Self-timer 36 Self-timer(Cont 37 Setup 21 Sharpness 75 Shooting 23 Movie 23 Still image 23 Shooting Tip List 62 Continued r 156GB Index Sample photo Menu search search Table of contents
... Folder 80 Select Shoot. Folder 118 Self-timer 36 Self-timer(Cont 37 Setup 21 Sharpness 75 Shooting 23 Movie 23 Still image 23 Shooting Tip List 62 Continued r 156GB Index Sample photo Menu search search Table of contents
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Then, press the shutter button fully down and pan the camera. • When using a zoom lens, it is recommended to use it with W side. 5GB z Tips for shooting a 3D image Pan the camera in an arc at about half speed of that you can lock the focus, exposure, and white balance. ...
Then, press the shutter button fully down and pan the camera. • When using a zoom lens, it is recommended to use it with W side. 5GB z Tips for shooting a 3D image Pan the camera in an arc at about half speed of that you can lock the focus, exposure, and white balance. ...
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Image Size Sets the image size to shoot 3D Sweep Panorama images. 1 [Menu] t [Image Size] t [3D Panorama: Image Size] t desired mode. (16:9) (Standard) (Wide) Horizontal: 1920 × 1080 Horizontal: 4912 × 1080 Horizontal: 7152 × 1080 z Tips for selecting the image size The 3D images appear differently, depending on the mode selected. 16:9 Standard Wide When [Standard] or [Wide] is selected, the images are scrolled when you press the center of the control wheel. 7GB
Image Size Sets the image size to shoot 3D Sweep Panorama images. 1 [Menu] t [Image Size] t [3D Panorama: Image Size] t desired mode. (16:9) (Standard) (Wide) Horizontal: 1920 × 1080 Horizontal: 4912 × 1080 Horizontal: 7152 × 1080 z Tips for selecting the image size The 3D images appear differently, depending on the mode selected. 16:9 Standard Wide When [Standard] or [Wide] is selected, the images are scrolled when you press the center of the control wheel. 7GB
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Battery level High "Battery exhausted." Note GB • The displayed level may not be correct under certain circumstances. 18 Preparing the camera x Checking the remaining battery level Check the level with the tip of the battery. You cannot Low shoot any more image. Lock lever NEX-3/3C Lock lever 3 Close the cover. 2 Firmly insert the battery pack NEX-5/5C all the way while pressing the lock lever with the following indicators and percent figures displayed on the LCD monitor.
Battery level High "Battery exhausted." Note GB • The displayed level may not be correct under certain circumstances. 18 Preparing the camera x Checking the remaining battery level Check the level with the tip of the battery. You cannot Low shoot any more image. Lock lever NEX-3/3C Lock lever 3 Close the cover. 2 Firmly insert the battery pack NEX-5/5C all the way while pressing the lock lever with the following indicators and percent figures displayed on the LCD monitor.
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Mastering the basic operation GB 33 x Soft keys The soft keys have different roles, depending on the screen. Tips] button. In this case, soft key A works as the [Menu] button, C and soft key B as the [Shoot Mode] button. A In this handbook, the soft keys ...
Mastering the basic operation GB 33 x Soft keys The soft keys have different roles, depending on the screen. Tips] button. In this case, soft key A works as the [Menu] button, C and soft key B as the [Shoot Mode] button. A In this handbook, the soft keys ...
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...control wheel and search for the desired shooting tip. • Turn the control wheel to scroll the text up and down. x Shooting tips The camera displays the shooting tips in accordance with the shooting mode selected. 1 When [Shoot. A shooting tip in accordance with the current subject appears automatically...the left or right of the camera The camera provides various "Help Guides" which explain the functions, and "Shooting Tips" which introduce tips for the desired shooting tips. Use these guides to explain the selected function, when you change the setting, etc. x Help Guides The ...
...control wheel and search for the desired shooting tip. • Turn the control wheel to scroll the text up and down. x Shooting tips The camera displays the shooting tips in accordance with the shooting mode selected. 1 When [Shoot. A shooting tip in accordance with the current subject appears automatically...the left or right of the camera The camera provides various "Help Guides" which explain the functions, and "Shooting Tips" which introduce tips for the desired shooting tips. Use these guides to explain the selected function, when you change the setting, etc. x Help Guides The ...
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.../Center/Flexible Spot) Selects the autofocus method. (Single-shot AF/Continuous AF) Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used. Switches the information to be focused on the shooting screen. (Display Info./No Disp. x Camera Allows you to access all... shooting tips. Zoom Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Detection Panorama Direction Shooting Tip List Display Contents Selects the drive mode, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. Basic Info) * NEX-5/5C only Checking the functions available GB 51 Info...
.../Center/Flexible Spot) Selects the autofocus method. (Single-shot AF/Continuous AF) Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used. Switches the information to be focused on the shooting screen. (Display Info./No Disp. x Camera Allows you to access all... shooting tips. Zoom Face Detection Smile Shutter Smile Detection Panorama Direction Shooting Tip List Display Contents Selects the drive mode, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. Basic Info) * NEX-5/5C only Checking the functions available GB 51 Info...
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... icons Flash charge in the date or selected folder SteadyShot Appears when HDR did not work on the image. Indication Flash Mode/Red Eye Reduction Tips z GB 66 D Display Indication Focus status Shutter speed Aperture value Metered manual Exposure compensation Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator Recording time of the movie (m:s) Recorded...
... icons Flash charge in the date or selected folder SteadyShot Appears when HDR did not work on the image. Indication Flash Mode/Red Eye Reduction Tips z GB 66 D Display Indication Focus status Shutter speed Aperture value Metered manual Exposure compensation Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator Recording time of the movie (m:s) Recorded...
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... the power runs out too quickly. • This phenomenon occurs when you use an NP-FW50 battery pack only. Others 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Make sure that the battery is too warm, the camera displays a warning message and turns off suddenly. • When the...; The battery pack is discharged. Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed. • When you insert the battery pack, use the tip of the battery pack to protect the camera. The power turns off automatically to push the lock lever (page 17). • You can use the...
... the power runs out too quickly. • This phenomenon occurs when you use an NP-FW50 battery pack only. Others 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Make sure that the battery is too warm, the camera displays a warning message and turns off suddenly. • When the...; The battery pack is discharged. Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed. • When you insert the battery pack, use the tip of the battery pack to protect the camera. The power turns off automatically to push the lock lever (page 17). • You can use the...