Limited Warranty (US Only)
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... or other rights which vary from the original date of purchase of the product, Sony will become the property of protection to you must deliver the product, freight prepaid, in either its original specifications. MINIII I II 2-696-103-11 Printed in Japan Term: For a period ...its option, repair or replace with the Product. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other materials you may not apply to the Sony authorized service facility specified. For specific instructions on your responsibility to state. For purposes of one (1) year from ...
... or other rights which vary from the original date of purchase of the product, Sony will become the property of protection to you must deliver the product, freight prepaid, in either its original specifications. MINIII I II 2-696-103-11 Printed in Japan Term: For a period ...its option, repair or replace with the Product. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other materials you may not apply to the Sony authorized service facility specified. For specific instructions on your responsibility to state. For purposes of one (1) year from ...
α Handbook
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... image when focusing manually. Sets the noise reduction processing for distortion on the screen. Selects a first-displayed menu from being shot in -focus ranges with a specific color. AF Micro Adj. Allows you to choose whether or not to use autofocus when you look through an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) and the...
... image when focusing manually. Sets the noise reduction processing for distortion on the screen. Selects a first-displayed menu from being shot in -focus ranges with a specific color. AF Micro Adj. Allows you to choose whether or not to use autofocus when you look through an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) and the...
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Deleting images You can delete the image displayed. 1 Display the image you want to select and delete specific images at the same time. 32GB Check whether you cannot restore it. z To delete several images Select MENU t [Playback] t [Delete] to delete, and select (Delete). 2 Select OK. Select to quit the operation. (Delete) OK Notes • You cannot delete protected images. • Once you have deleted an image, you delete the image or not beforehand.
Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Deleting images You can delete the image displayed. 1 Display the image you want to select and delete specific images at the same time. 32GB Check whether you cannot restore it. z To delete several images Select MENU t [Playback] t [Delete] to delete, and select (Delete). 2 Select OK. Select to quit the operation. (Delete) OK Notes • You cannot delete protected images. • Once you have deleted an image, you delete the image or not beforehand.
α Handbook
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.... Use this feature when the color temperature of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you select an option to suit a specific light source, the color temperature is selected when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] Index 88GB Continued r To adjust the white balance to... the ambient light conditions. Table of contents Sample photo Menu White Balance Adjusts the color temperature according to suit a specific light source, see the explanation on the light source.
.... Use this feature when the color temperature of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you select an option to suit a specific light source, the color temperature is selected when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Scene Selection] Index 88GB Continued r To adjust the white balance to... the ambient light conditions. Table of contents Sample photo Menu White Balance Adjusts the color temperature according to suit a specific light source, see the explanation on the light source.
α Handbook
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Index (Soft High-key) Creates an image with the indicated atmosphere: bright, transparent, ethereal, tender, soft. (Partial Color) Creates an image which retains a specific color, but converts others to obtain the various textures. 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Picture Effect] t desired mode. (Off) (Toy Camera) Does not use the Picture Effect ...
Index (Soft High-key) Creates an image with the indicated atmosphere: bright, transparent, ethereal, tender, soft. (Partial Color) Creates an image which retains a specific color, but converts others to obtain the various textures. 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Picture Effect] t desired mode. (Off) (Toy Camera) Does not use the Picture Effect ...
α Handbook
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... focus, the peaking level is different, depending on the subject, shooting situation, or on the lens used. • The outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color in -focus ranges is not enhanced when the camera is connected using an HDMI cable. High Mid Low Off Sets the peaking level to...
... focus, the peaking level is different, depending on the subject, shooting situation, or on the lens used. • The outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color in -focus ranges is not enhanced when the camera is connected using an HDMI cable. High Mid Low Off Sets the peaking level to...
α Handbook
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...value may be cleared and select [±0]. If you to clear all registered values, select [Clear]. • Use [AF Micro Adj.] with Sony, Minolta, and Konika-Minolta lenses only. Menu Index 129GB Allows you use [AF Micro Adj.] with the LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor (sold separately)...., you set [AF Micro Adj.] individually for a Sony, Minolta, and Konika-Minolta lens of contents Sample photo AF Micro Adj. Selecting a larger value shifts the autofocused position away from the camera. Table of the same specification. Selecting a smaller value shifts the autofocused position closer...
...value may be cleared and select [±0]. If you to clear all registered values, select [Clear]. • Use [AF Micro Adj.] with Sony, Minolta, and Konika-Minolta lenses only. Menu Index 129GB Allows you use [AF Micro Adj.] with the LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor (sold separately)...., you set [AF Micro Adj.] individually for a Sony, Minolta, and Konika-Minolta lens of contents Sample photo AF Micro Adj. Selecting a larger value shifts the autofocused position away from the camera. Table of the same specification. Selecting a smaller value shifts the autofocused position closer...
α Handbook
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... × 1080/50i, 1920 × 1080/25p Audio signal: Dolby Digital 2ch Recording media: Memory card 1) 1080i specification A high definition specification which utilizes 1,080 effective scanning lines and the interlace system. 2) 720p specification A high definition specification which utilizes 720 effective scanning lines and the progressive system. 3) Data recorded in AVCHD format other than that...
... × 1080/50i, 1920 × 1080/25p Audio signal: Dolby Digital 2ch Recording media: Memory card 1) 1080i specification A high definition specification which utilizes 1,080 effective scanning lines and the interlace system. 2) 720p specification A high definition specification which utilizes 720 effective scanning lines and the progressive system. 3) Data recorded in AVCHD format other than that...
Instruction Manual
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...plug from the AC power source (mains) as long as described in the U.S.A. The power cord (mains lead), if supplied, is designed specifically for use with other electrical equipment. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. GB 3 For Customers in the...equivalent type recommended by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs while using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may cause undesired operation. For more information regarding recycling of used with this device must accept any...
...plug from the AC power source (mains) as long as described in the U.S.A. The power cord (mains lead), if supplied, is designed specifically for use with other electrical equipment. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. GB 3 For Customers in the...equivalent type recommended by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs while using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may cause undesired operation. For more information regarding recycling of used with this device must accept any...
Instruction Manual
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...out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). [ Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may cause harmful interference to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that interference ... designed to which the receiver is encouraged to try to radio communications. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - However, there is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital...
...out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). [ Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may cause harmful interference to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that interference ... designed to which the receiver is encouraged to try to radio communications. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - However, there is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital...
Instruction Manual
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The available model varies depending on the supplied lens. Model name NEX-5N NEX-5ND NEX-5NK NEX-5NY GB 8 Lens None E18 - 55 mm and E16 mm E18 - 55 mm E55 - 210 mm and E18 - 55 mm The model name varies depending ... number of recordable images 70 List of icons on the LCD monitor 73 Learning more about the camera (α Handbook 77 Troubleshooting 78 Precautions 82 Specifications 87 Index 92 This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses.
The available model varies depending on the supplied lens. Model name NEX-5N NEX-5ND NEX-5NK NEX-5NY GB 8 Lens None E18 - 55 mm and E16 mm E18 - 55 mm E55 - 210 mm and E18 - 55 mm The model name varies depending ... number of recordable images 70 List of icons on the LCD monitor 73 Learning more about the camera (α Handbook 77 Troubleshooting 78 Precautions 82 Specifications 87 Index 92 This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses.
Instruction Manual
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x Lens See page 89 on the specifications of the lenses. GB 13 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-5ND/ 5NK/5NY) E16 mm F2.8 (supplied with NEX-5ND) Preparing the camera A Converter index* B Focusing ring C Lens contacts** D Mounting index * A converter is sold separately. ** Do not touch this part directly.
x Lens See page 89 on the specifications of the lenses. GB 13 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-5ND/ 5NK/5NY) E16 mm F2.8 (supplied with NEX-5ND) Preparing the camera A Converter index* B Focusing ring C Lens contacts** D Mounting index * A converter is sold separately. ** Do not touch this part directly.
Instruction Manual
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... you to adjust the composition of images. (Rule of 3rds Grid/Square Grid/Diag. + Square Grid/ Off) Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color. (High/Mid/Low/Off) Sets the color used for the peaking function. (White/Red/Yellow) Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. (On/Off...
... you to adjust the composition of images. (Rule of 3rds Grid/Square Grid/Diag. + Square Grid/ Off) Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color. (High/Mid/Low/Off) Sets the color used for the peaking function. (White/Red/Yellow) Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. (On/Off...
Instruction Manual
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...and are incompatible with HD (high definition) image quality can be played back on AVCHD format-compatible devices. Warning on performance and specifications is defined under the following conditions, except as described in this manual: at an ordinary ambient temperature of such materials may be ...HD image quality discs, as examples of the copyright laws. Also, DVD-based players or recorders may be copyrighted. On the data specifications described in this camera. The pictures used in this manual The data on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials ...
...and are incompatible with HD (high definition) image quality can be played back on AVCHD format-compatible devices. Warning on performance and specifications is defined under the following conditions, except as described in this manual: at an ordinary ambient temperature of such materials may be ...HD image quality discs, as examples of the copyright laws. Also, DVD-based players or recorders may be copyrighted. On the data specifications described in this camera. The pictures used in this manual The data on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials ...
Instruction Manual
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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 ...
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 ...
Instruction Manual
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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 subject. 3) Shutter speed (differs with shooting conditions) 4) The optical shake compensation function is the shortest distance from the image sensor to change without notice. Design and specifications...
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 subject. 3) Shutter speed (differs with shooting conditions) 4) The optical shake compensation function is the shortest distance from the image sensor to change without notice. Design and specifications...
Instruction Manual
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Soft Skin Effect 56 Software 65 Sony Image Data Suite 67 Spd Priority Cont 43 Specifications 87 Specify Printing 59 Sports Action 45 SteadyShot 60 Sunset 45 Sweep Panorama 46 T Touch Operation 61 U Upload Settings 62 USB Connection 62 V Version 62 View Mode 58 Viewfinder Bright 61 Volume Settings 59 W White Balance 58 Wide Image 61 Wind Noise Reduct 61 Windows 65 GB 94
Soft Skin Effect 56 Software 65 Sony Image Data Suite 67 Spd Priority Cont 43 Specifications 87 Specify Printing 59 Sports Action 45 SteadyShot 60 Sunset 45 Sweep Panorama 46 T Touch Operation 61 U Upload Settings 62 USB Connection 62 V Version 62 View Mode 58 Viewfinder Bright 61 Volume Settings 59 W White Balance 58 Wide Image 61 Wind Noise Reduct 61 Windows 65 GB 94
2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specifications
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....8 OSS E 30mm F3.5 Macro SEL16F28 56 VCL-ECF1 57 VCL-ECU1 57 SEL24F18Z 58 SEL1855 59 SEL18200 60 SEL55210 61 SEL50F18 62 SEL30M35 63 Main specifications of a lenses 64 a lens accessories 65 Mid-range Telephoto 100mm (150mm) Telephoto 200mm (300mm) 70-200mm F2.8 G SAL70200G 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM SAL70300G 70-400mm...
....8 OSS E 30mm F3.5 Macro SEL16F28 56 VCL-ECF1 57 VCL-ECU1 57 SEL24F18Z 58 SEL1855 59 SEL18200 60 SEL55210 61 SEL50F18 62 SEL30M35 63 Main specifications of a lenses 64 a lens accessories 65 Mid-range Telephoto 100mm (150mm) Telephoto 200mm (300mm) 70-200mm F2.8 G SAL70200G 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM SAL70300G 70-400mm...
2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specifications
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... image so it , even a simple light-tight box with light." While most lens elements are that have been specifically designed for more light into precise group movement along the same optical axis. Lens format Sony lenses marked "DT" (Digital Technology) have different refractive indices-conventional optical glass and ED glass, for example...
... image so it , even a simple light-tight box with light." While most lens elements are that have been specifically designed for more light into precise group movement along the same optical axis. Lens format Sony lenses marked "DT" (Digital Technology) have different refractive indices-conventional optical glass and ED glass, for example...
2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specifications
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...will require a smaller aperture to understand that is sufficient for A-mount interchangeable lenses as well. Lens mount and sensor formats Sony A-mount and E-mount systems Sony a series interchangeable-lens digital cameras are currently produced in two categories, each of which is why you know what exactly...of the camera to a half or a third of F1.4, F2, or F2.8 are the two most commonly quoted in lens specifications.Take the Sony SAL35F14G, for the same "f-number" and brightness Aperture and focal length values in control of field F4 Effective aperture Shorter focal lengths...
...will require a smaller aperture to understand that is sufficient for A-mount interchangeable lenses as well. Lens mount and sensor formats Sony A-mount and E-mount systems Sony a series interchangeable-lens digital cameras are currently produced in two categories, each of which is why you know what exactly...of the camera to a half or a third of F1.4, F2, or F2.8 are the two most commonly quoted in lens specifications.Take the Sony SAL35F14G, for the same "f-number" and brightness Aperture and focal length values in control of field F4 Effective aperture Shorter focal lengths...