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...) D AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp E Speaker F Microphone 1) G Smart Accessory Terminal 2 2) H Lens I Lens release button J Mount K Image sensor 3) L Lens contacts 3) M (USB) terminal (170) N Hook for shoulder strap O HDMI terminal (162) P Light sensor Q LCD monitor/Touch panel (21) R (Playback) button (30) S MOVIE button (28) T Control wheel (19) U Soft keys (20) 1) Do...
...) D AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp E Speaker F Microphone 1) G Smart Accessory Terminal 2 2) H Lens I Lens release button J Mount K Image sensor 3) L Lens contacts 3) M (USB) terminal (170) N Hook for shoulder strap O HDMI terminal (162) P Light sensor Q LCD monitor/Touch panel (21) R (Playback) button (30) S MOVIE button (28) T Control wheel (19) U Soft keys (20) 1) Do...
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... may damage the camera. Menu Index 13GB Continued r A Screw B Flash* C Connector* * Do not touch this when using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). C Image sensor position mark (67) D Access lamp E Battery compartment F Memory card insertion slot G Connection plate cover Use this part directly.
... may damage the camera. Menu Index 13GB Continued r A Screw B Flash* C Connector* * Do not touch this when using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). C Image sensor position mark (67) D Access lamp E Battery compartment F Memory card insertion slot G Connection plate cover Use this part directly.
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... method used . * Appears when an Eye-Fi card (sold separately). Table of contents Sample photo Menu Custom Key Settings Assigns functions to clean the image sensor.
... method used . * Appears when an Eye-Fi card (sold separately). Table of contents Sample photo Menu Custom Key Settings Assigns functions to clean the image sensor.
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... photo Remote Cdr. You can shoot using the SHUTTER and 2SEC (the shutter is not obscured. Table of the Wireless Remote Commander to the remote sensor is released after two seconds) buttons on the control wheel t [Remote Cdr.]. Operate the Remote Commander from the Remote Commander. Menu Index 50GB Also, refer...recording - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [3D 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 remote...
... photo Remote Cdr. You can shoot using the SHUTTER and 2SEC (the shutter is not obscured. Table of the Wireless Remote Commander to the remote sensor is released after two seconds) buttons on the control wheel t [Remote Cdr.]. Operate the Remote Commander from the Remote Commander. Menu Index 50GB Also, refer...recording - [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] - [Anti Motion Blur] - [Sweep Panorama] - [3D 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 remote...
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.... Note • If you measure the exact distance between the subject and the camera. 18 mm (23/32 in .). * The image sensor is the part of the camera that acts as the film. • If the subject is convenient when you to check focus area easier.... After focusing automatically, make the subject look clearer. z Using manual focusing effectively "Focus fixing" is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the image sensor*. Turn the focusing ring right or left to the position of contents Sample photo AF/MF Select Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. 1 MENU t ...
.... Note • If you measure the exact distance between the subject and the camera. 18 mm (23/32 in .). * The image sensor is the part of the camera that acts as the film. • If the subject is convenient when you to check focus area easier.... After focusing automatically, make the subject look clearer. z Using manual focusing effectively "Focus fixing" is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the image sensor*. Turn the focusing ring right or left to the position of contents Sample photo AF/MF Select Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. 1 MENU t ...
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...; The [ISO AUTO] setting is switched to become visible. Even when the exposure is the sensitivity to light of recording media that incorporates an image sensor that receives light. You should take camera shake or movement of contents Sample photo Menu ISO Sets the luminous sensitivity. 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [ISO] t desired... Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) ISO setting (speed) is the same, images differ depending on the ISO setting. Sets the sensitivity to light of the imaging sensor.
...; The [ISO AUTO] setting is switched to become visible. Even when the exposure is the sensitivity to light of recording media that incorporates an image sensor that receives light. You should take camera shake or movement of contents Sample photo Menu ISO Sets the luminous sensitivity. 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [ISO] t desired... Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) ISO setting (speed) is the same, images differ depending on the ISO setting. Sets the sensitivity to light of the imaging sensor.
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Table of contents FINDER/LCD Setting When an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) is attached to the Electronic Viewfinder automatically. Auto Manual When you look into the Electronic Viewfinder, the display is being used. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [FINDER/LCD Setting] t desired setting. You can detect whether or not it is switched to the camera, sensors in the Electronic Viewfinder can toggle the display between the Electronic Viewfinder and the LCD monitor by using the button on the Electronic Viewfinder. Sample photo Menu Index 109GB
Table of contents FINDER/LCD Setting When an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) is attached to the Electronic Viewfinder automatically. Auto Manual When you look into the Electronic Viewfinder, the display is being used. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [FINDER/LCD Setting] t desired setting. You can detect whether or not it is switched to the camera, sensors in the Electronic Viewfinder can toggle the display between the Electronic Viewfinder and the LCD monitor by using the button on the Electronic Viewfinder. Sample photo Menu Index 109GB
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... as +2 even if you to adjust the brightness within the range of the LCD monitor is automatically adjusted to [Auto], do not cover the light sensor with your hand and so on. • When using the light...
... as +2 even if you to adjust the brightness within the range of the LCD monitor is automatically adjusted to [Auto], do not cover the light sensor with your hand and so on. • When using the light...
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... a blower into the cavity beyond the mount, so that the tip of contents Sample photo Menu Index Cleaning Mode Allows you to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area. 6 Attach the lens. The message "After cleaning, turn camera off . 4 Detach the lens. 5 Use the blower to clean the... prevent the dust from resettling in the camera. • Do not apply a mechanical shock to the camera during cleaning. • When cleaning the image sensor with a blower, do not blow too hard. 150GB The use of an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) is (three remaining battery icons) or ...
... a blower into the cavity beyond the mount, so that the tip of contents Sample photo Menu Index Cleaning Mode Allows you to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area. 6 Attach the lens. The message "After cleaning, turn camera off . 4 Detach the lens. 5 Use the blower to clean the... prevent the dust from resettling in the camera. • Do not apply a mechanical shock to the camera during cleaning. • When cleaning the image sensor with a blower, do not blow too hard. 150GB The use of an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) is (three remaining battery icons) or ...
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... shutter was modified. Unable to display. • Images recorded with other cameras or images modified with a computer may take some time to clean the image sensor (Cleaning Mode) when the battery level is erased. Cannot recognize lens. Memory Card Error • An incompatible memory card is attached, reattach the lens. If...
... shutter was modified. Unable to display. • Images recorded with other cameras or images modified with a computer may take some time to clean the image sensor (Cleaning Mode) when the battery level is erased. Cannot recognize lens. Memory Card Error • An incompatible memory card is attached, reattach the lens. If...
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... a commercially available blower*. Do not spray lens cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface. 196GB Wipe in contact with the above on cleaning the image sensor, see page 150. * Do not use a spray blower. Cleaning the lens • Do not use the following as lens contacts. In case of the camera...
... a commercially available blower*. Do not spray lens cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface. 196GB Wipe in contact with the above on cleaning the image sensor, see page 150. * Do not use a spray blower. Cleaning the lens • Do not use the following as lens contacts. In case of the camera...
Instruction Manual
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GB 10 Preparing the camera Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for the Smart Accessory Terminal can be also attached. 3) Do not touch this part directly. When the lens is removed A ON/OFF (Power) switch (25) B Shutter button (28) C Remote sensor D AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/ Smile Shutter lamp E Speaker F Microphone 1) G Smart Accessory Terminal 2 2) (23) H Lens (19) I Lens release button (20) J Mount K Image sensor 3) L Lens contacts 3) 1) Do not cover this part during movie recording. 2) Accessories for details of operation.
GB 10 Preparing the camera Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for the Smart Accessory Terminal can be also attached. 3) Do not touch this part directly. When the lens is removed A ON/OFF (Power) switch (25) B Shutter button (28) C Remote sensor D AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/ Smile Shutter lamp E Speaker F Microphone 1) G Smart Accessory Terminal 2 2) (23) H Lens (19) I Lens release button (20) J Mount K Image sensor 3) L Lens contacts 3) 1) Do not cover this part during movie recording. 2) Accessories for details of operation.
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C HDMI terminal (54) D Light sensor E LCD monitor/Touch panel (34) The tilting LCD monitor of the camera allows flexible shooting positions. F (Playback) button (30) G MOVIE button (29) H Control wheel (33) I Soft keys (34) GB 11 Preparing the camera A (USB) terminal B Hook for shoulder strap Attaching the shoulder strap is recommended not to drop the camera.
C HDMI terminal (54) D Light sensor E LCD monitor/Touch panel (34) The tilting LCD monitor of the camera allows flexible shooting positions. F (Playback) button (30) G MOVIE button (29) H Control wheel (33) I Soft keys (34) GB 11 Preparing the camera A (USB) terminal B Hook for shoulder strap Attaching the shoulder strap is recommended not to drop the camera.
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Preparing the camera x Flash HVL-F7S A Battery/memory card cover (17, 21) B Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a soft clean cloth. C Image sensor position mark D Access lamp (22) E Battery compartment (17) F Memory card insertion slot (21) G Connection plate cover For using the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) A ...
Preparing the camera x Flash HVL-F7S A Battery/memory card cover (17, 21) B Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a soft clean cloth. C Image sensor position mark D Access lamp (22) E Battery compartment (17) F Memory card insertion slot (21) G Connection plate cover For using the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) A ...
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Lens release button Notes • When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to the surface of the image sensor (the part that acts as dark spots on the image, depending on the shooting environment. Preparing the camera x Removing the lens 1 Press the lens release ...dust function, to prevent dust from dusty locations. • Do not leave the camera with the lens removed. • When you want to the image sensor. However, attach or remove the lens quickly somewhere away from adhering to use body caps or rear lens caps, please purchase ALC-B1EM (Body cap...
Lens release button Notes • When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to the surface of the image sensor (the part that acts as dark spots on the image, depending on the shooting environment. Preparing the camera x Removing the lens 1 Press the lens release ...dust function, to prevent dust from dusty locations. • Do not leave the camera with the lens removed. • When you want to the image sensor. However, attach or remove the lens quickly somewhere away from adhering to use body caps or rear lens caps, please purchase ALC-B1EM (Body cap...
Instruction Manual
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... the method used . (On/Off) * Appears when an Eye-Fi card (sold separately) is inserted in the camera, set [Upload Settings] to clean the image sensor. Repairs the image database file when inconsistencies are found. GB 62 If there is used for assigning file numbers to display the demonstration with the...
... the method used . (On/Off) * Appears when an Eye-Fi card (sold separately) is inserted in the camera, set [Upload Settings] to clean the image sensor. Repairs the image database file when inconsistencies are found. GB 62 If there is used for assigning file numbers to display the demonstration with the...
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Specifications Camera [System] Camera type: Interchangeable lens digital camera Lens: E-mount lens [Image sensor] Image sensor: 23.5 × 15.6 mm (APS-C format) CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of image sensor: Approx. 16 700 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 16 100 000 pixels [Anti-dust]... range: EV0 to EV20 (at ISO 100 equivalent, with F2.8 lens) [Exposure control] Metering method: 1 200-segment metering by the image sensor Metering range: EV0 to EV20 (at ISO 100 equivalent, with F2.8 lens) ISO sensitivity (Recommended exposure index): Auto, ISO 100 to 25600 Exposure...
Specifications Camera [System] Camera type: Interchangeable lens digital camera Lens: E-mount lens [Image sensor] Image sensor: 23.5 × 15.6 mm (APS-C format) CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of image sensor: Approx. 16 700 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 16 100 000 pixels [Anti-dust]... range: EV0 to EV20 (at ISO 100 equivalent, with F2.8 lens) [Exposure control] Metering method: 1 200-segment metering by the image sensor Metering range: EV0 to EV20 (at ISO 100 equivalent, with F2.8 lens) ISO sensitivity (Recommended exposure index): Auto, ISO 100 to 25600 Exposure...
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... f-stop f/22 f/22 - f/32 f/22 - Lens Lens E16 mm single E18 - 55 mm focus lens zoom lens E55 - 210 mm zoom lens Camera NEX-5ND NEX-5ND/5NK/ 5NY NEX-5NY Equivalent 24 35 mm-format focal length1) (mm) 27 - 82.5 82.5 - 315 Lens groups-elements Angle of view are subject to the...
... f-stop f/22 f/22 - f/32 f/22 - Lens Lens E16 mm single E18 - 55 mm focus lens zoom lens E55 - 210 mm zoom lens Camera NEX-5ND NEX-5ND/5NK/ 5NY NEX-5NY Equivalent 24 35 mm-format focal length1) (mm) 27 - 82.5 82.5 - 315 Lens groups-elements Angle of view are subject to the...
2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specifications
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Contents Lenses: How they capture and control light 06 Projecting an image 06 A look inside/Read your lenses 07 Lens mount and sensor formats 08 Aperture, f-numbers and depth of field 09 Focal length, angle of view and perspective 10 Macro photography 11 Hoods and filters 12 Carl ...
Contents Lenses: How they capture and control light 06 Projecting an image 06 A look inside/Read your lenses 07 Lens mount and sensor formats 08 Aperture, f-numbers and depth of field 09 Focal length, angle of view and perspective 10 Macro photography 11 Hoods and filters 12 Carl ...
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... for use of aberration. AF/MF switch This switch lets you to choose lenses that the camera is called "refraction." Lens format Sony lenses marked "DT" (Digital Technology) have internal motors are driven by that medium, and therefore the degree to gather and focus ... section of any other factor. Lenses are sometimes described in reducing certain types of pertinent information printed or engraved on the camera's image sensor plane. Here are a few examples. After their creative vision by the lens elements to the object that are suited to your lenses ...
... for use of aberration. AF/MF switch This switch lets you to choose lenses that the camera is called "refraction." Lens format Sony lenses marked "DT" (Digital Technology) have internal motors are driven by that medium, and therefore the degree to gather and focus ... section of any other factor. Lenses are sometimes described in reducing certain types of pertinent information printed or engraved on the camera's image sensor plane. Here are a few examples. After their creative vision by the lens elements to the object that are suited to your lenses ...