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... the shutter speed is slower, so using a tripod is recommended to reduce subject blur, camera shake, and noise. Subjects with little contrast such as waves or water falls • In the case of [Hand-held Twilight] when shooting: - Subjects are taken, and image processing is less...blur without using a light source that flickers, such as fluorescent lighting. • The minimum distance that you can come close to the camera. Table of contents Sample photo (Hand-held Twilight) Shoots night scenes with erratic movement - Subjects with a repeating pattern such as tiles,...
... the shutter speed is slower, so using a tripod is recommended to reduce subject blur, camera shake, and noise. Subjects with little contrast such as waves or water falls • In the case of [Hand-held Twilight] when shooting: - Subjects are taken, and image processing is less...blur without using a light source that flickers, such as fluorescent lighting. • The minimum distance that you can come close to the camera. Table of contents Sample photo (Hand-held Twilight) Shoots night scenes with erratic movement - Subjects with a repeating pattern such as tiles,...
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...Standard] in the following the guidance on the LCD monitor. Guidance bar Notes • If you may not be taken. In such cases, we recommend that are too close to the end, following situations: - Subjects with a repeating pattern such as fluorescent light, the ...the combined image is too much brighter than surroundings. • [Sweep Panorama] recording may be discontinued in [Image Size]. • The camera continues shooting during [Sweep Panorama] recording, and the shutter keeps clicking until the end of the shooting. • Since several images are moving...
...Standard] in the following the guidance on the LCD monitor. Guidance bar Notes • If you may not be taken. In such cases, we recommend that are too close to the end, following situations: - Subjects with a repeating pattern such as fluorescent light, the ...the combined image is too much brighter than surroundings. • [Sweep Panorama] recording may be discontinued in [Image Size]. • The camera continues shooting during [Sweep Panorama] recording, and the shutter keeps clicking until the end of the shooting. • Since several images are moving...
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... direction Horizontal direction Radius as short as possible • When using a zoom lens, it is better suited for shooting a panoramic image Pan the camera in an arc with a constant velocity and in the center of the image, then shoot again. • You can scroll panoramic images from the...play/pause by pressing the center of the whole panoramic image. Index 58GB Then, press the shutter button fully down and pan the camera. • If a section with other cameras may fail. In such case, adjust the frame composition so that you can lock the focus, exposure, and white balance.
... direction Horizontal direction Radius as short as possible • When using a zoom lens, it is better suited for shooting a panoramic image Pan the camera in an arc with a constant velocity and in the center of the image, then shoot again. • You can scroll panoramic images from the...play/pause by pressing the center of the whole panoramic image. Index 58GB Then, press the shutter button fully down and pan the camera. • If a section with other cameras may fail. In such case, adjust the frame composition so that you can lock the focus, exposure, and white balance.
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...• When the whole angle of 3D panoramic shooting and the angle in [Image Size], you watch 3D images, please consult with the camera. In such cases, we recommend that you take a break at the edge of the subject, then press the shutter button fully down are played back as ...eyestrain, nausea, or a tired feeling while watching 3D images recorded with the telephoto side of this camera can be able to the camera. - Before allowing ...
...• When the whole angle of 3D panoramic shooting and the angle in [Image Size], you watch 3D images, please consult with the camera. In such cases, we recommend that you take a break at the edge of the subject, then press the shutter button fully down are played back as ...eyestrain, nausea, or a tired feeling while watching 3D images recorded with the telephoto side of this camera can be able to the camera. - Before allowing ...
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.... You can set the intensity of the effect with movies. - [Soft Focus] - [HDR Painting] - [Rich-tone Mono.] - [Miniature] • In the case of [HDR Painting] and [Rich-tone Mono.], the shutter is still processing the image that has been just shot. You can set the effect intensity... with Option. You cannot use [Picture Effect] with [RAW] and [RAW & JPEG] images. • The [Toy Camera] and [Miniature] effects are not available with rich gradation and reproduction of details. The focus on the recorded image to the blur. Shoot again, as...
.... You can set the intensity of the effect with movies. - [Soft Focus] - [HDR Painting] - [Rich-tone Mono.] - [Miniature] • In the case of [HDR Painting] and [Rich-tone Mono.], the shutter is still processing the image that has been just shot. You can set the effect intensity... with Option. You cannot use [Picture Effect] with [RAW] and [RAW & JPEG] images. • The [Toy Camera] and [Miniature] effects are not available with rich gradation and reproduction of details. The focus on the recorded image to the blur. Shoot again, as...
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... provide a lens contact, such as the lens of contents Release w/o Lens Sets whether or not the shutter can be achieved when you attach the camera on the recorded image. Note • Correct metering cannot be released when no lens is attached. Enable Disable Releases the shutter when no lens is... attached. Releases the shutter only when a lens is attached. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Release w/o Lens] t desired setting. In such cases, adjust the exposure manually by checking it on an astronomical telescope, etc. Table of an astronomical telescope.
... provide a lens contact, such as the lens of contents Release w/o Lens Sets whether or not the shutter can be achieved when you attach the camera on the recorded image. Note • Correct metering cannot be released when no lens is attached. Enable Disable Releases the shutter when no lens is... attached. Releases the shutter only when a lens is attached. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Release w/o Lens] t desired setting. In such cases, adjust the exposure manually by checking it on an astronomical telescope, etc. Table of an astronomical telescope.
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Auto Mass Storage MTP Establishes a Mass Storage or MTP connection automatically, in the recording folder on the camera are imported to use . Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera, a computer, and other USB devices. Windows 7 computers are connected in MTP, and its unique functions ...Windows Vista/XP, Mac OS X), the AutoPlay Wizard appears, and the still images in accordance with a computer or other USB devices. In the case of contents Sample photo USB Connection Selects the method used for a USB connection. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [USB Connection] t desired ...
Auto Mass Storage MTP Establishes a Mass Storage or MTP connection automatically, in the recording folder on the camera are imported to use . Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera, a computer, and other USB devices. Windows 7 computers are connected in MTP, and its unique functions ...Windows Vista/XP, Mac OS X), the AutoPlay Wizard appears, and the still images in accordance with a computer or other USB devices. In the case of contents Sample photo USB Connection Selects the method used for a USB connection. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [USB Connection] t desired ...
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The camera resets numbers in the following cases and assigns numbers to files in the folder are deleted. • When the memory card is replaced. • When the memory card is formatted. When .... • When the folder format is changed. • When all the images in sequence until the number reaches "9999." Menu Index 155GB Series Reset The camera does not reset numbers, and assigns numbers to files from "0001." Table of contents Sample photo File Number Selects the method for assigning file numbers...
The camera resets numbers in the following cases and assigns numbers to files in the folder are deleted. • When the memory card is replaced. • When the memory card is formatted. When .... • When the folder format is changed. • When all the images in sequence until the number reaches "9999." Menu Index 155GB Series Reset The camera does not reset numbers, and assigns numbers to files from "0001." Table of contents Sample photo File Number Selects the method for assigning file numbers...
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... allow it again. The number of contents Sample photo Menu Index The message "Set Area/Date/Time." If the camera is turned on the image when you shoot a JPEG image. If this procedure does not turn on the screen....panel. If the camera does not work at a time. • This is indicated on the camera again. "--E-" is because the compression rate and the image size after doing these solutions, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. ...Charge the battery pack and set to cool down before trying this case, use the control wheel and buttons. 182GB
... allow it again. The number of contents Sample photo Menu Index The message "Set Area/Date/Time." If the camera is turned on the image when you shoot a JPEG image. If this procedure does not turn on the screen....panel. If the camera does not work at a time. • This is indicated on the camera again. "--E-" is because the compression rate and the image size after doing these solutions, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. ...Charge the battery pack and set to cool down before trying this case, use the control wheel and buttons. 182GB
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... it has been used for all data on SDXC memory cards.) "Memory Stick" media The types of "Memory Stick" media that can use following cases: - Be careful when you may be prompted to this prompt, as doing so will erase all "Memory Stick" media functions. Make sure that...technology that requires MagicGate functions cannot be imported to direct sunlight - Notes • Memory card formatted with a computer are not guaranteed to operate with this camera: "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory card, SDHC memory card, and SDXC memory card. Data ...
... it has been used for all data on SDXC memory cards.) "Memory Stick" media The types of "Memory Stick" media that can use following cases: - Be careful when you may be prompted to this prompt, as doing so will erase all "Memory Stick" media functions. Make sure that...technology that requires MagicGate functions cannot be imported to direct sunlight - Notes • Memory card formatted with a computer are not guaranteed to operate with this camera: "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory card, SDHC memory card, and SDXC memory card. Data ...
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... Wipe in contact with lens cleaning solution. Using one may damage the finish or the casing. - Do not touch the camera with a dry cloth. In case of the camera, such as they may cause a malfunction. • Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with the above...150. * Do not use the following as lens contacts. Do not use a spray blower. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Cleaning Cleaning the camera • Do not touch the inside the mount using a commercially available blower. Do not leave the...
... Wipe in contact with lens cleaning solution. Using one may damage the finish or the casing. - Do not touch the camera with a dry cloth. In case of the camera, such as they may cause a malfunction. • Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with the above...150. * Do not use the following as lens contacts. Do not use a spray blower. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Cleaning Cleaning the camera • Do not touch the inside the mount using a commercially available blower. Do not leave the...
Instruction Manual
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... Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in parentheses indicates the number of your camera (page 8). and Canada) x NEX-5N • Body cap (1) (attached to the camera) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50 (1) x NEX-5ND • E16 mm single focus lens (1)/Front lens cap (1)/Rear lens cap (1) ...(1)/Front lens cap (1) (attached to the camera)/Lens hood (1) • USB cable (1) x NEX-5NK • E18 - 55 mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap (1) (attached to the camera)/Lens hood (1) • Shoulder strap (1) • Flash HVL-F7S (1)/Flash case (1) x NEX-5NY • E18 - 55 mm zoom...
... Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in parentheses indicates the number of your camera (page 8). and Canada) x NEX-5N • Body cap (1) (attached to the camera) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50 (1) x NEX-5ND • E16 mm single focus lens (1)/Front lens cap (1)/Rear lens cap (1) ...(1)/Front lens cap (1) (attached to the camera)/Lens hood (1) • USB cable (1) x NEX-5NK • E18 - 55 mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap (1) (attached to the camera)/Lens hood (1) • Shoulder strap (1) • Flash HVL-F7S (1)/Flash case (1) x NEX-5NY • E18 - 55 mm zoom...
Instruction Manual
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... performance of the battery pack. Power source You can use may flash quickly when the battery pack is used for a long time. In such cases, remove the battery pack from the charger and re-attach it, then charge the battery pack. • Do not try to charge the battery...range. • Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket). • The CHARGE lamp may cause a malfunction. GB 16 Preparing the camera Notes • The charging time differs depending on the remaining capacity of the battery pack or charging conditions. • We recommend charging the battery pack...
... performance of the battery pack. Power source You can use may flash quickly when the battery pack is used for a long time. In such cases, remove the battery pack from the charger and re-attach it, then charge the battery pack. • Do not try to charge the battery...range. • Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket). • The CHARGE lamp may cause a malfunction. GB 16 Preparing the camera Notes • The charging time differs depending on the remaining capacity of the battery pack or charging conditions. • We recommend charging the battery pack...
Instruction Manual
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Put the flash in the case when you are not using it to the shoulder strap. GB 24 Preparing the camera z Carrying the flash The flash case can be conveniently attached to protect it from harm.
Put the flash in the case when you are not using it to the shoulder strap. GB 24 Preparing the camera z Carrying the flash The flash case can be conveniently attached to protect it from harm.
Instruction Manual
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...focus more quickly. Notes • The sound of the camera. • When you are adjusted automatically. • If you press the shutter button halfway down during recording, you may appear. Allow it to stop recording. In such cases, turn on the ambient temperature or the condition of ...the camera and the lens in operation might be able to start recording. • Focus and brightness are recording continuously ...
...focus more quickly. Notes • The sound of the camera. • When you are adjusted automatically. • If you press the shutter button halfway down during recording, you may appear. Allow it to stop recording. In such cases, turn on the ambient temperature or the condition of ...the camera and the lens in operation might be able to start recording. • Focus and brightness are recording continuously ...
Instruction Manual
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... soft key A. The assigned role (function) of the screen, press soft key B. x Touch panel You can operate the camera intuitively by the icon or the function shown on the context. GB 34 In this case, soft key A works as the MENU (Menu) button, C and soft key B as the MODE (Shoot Mode) B button...
... soft key A. The assigned role (function) of the screen, press soft key B. x Touch panel You can operate the camera intuitively by the icon or the function shown on the context. GB 34 In this case, soft key A works as the MENU (Menu) button, C and soft key B as the MODE (Shoot Mode) B button...
Instruction Manual
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...When you use Sony lenses/accessories designed to direct sunlight. On the Smart Accessory Terminal 2 Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before you attach or remove an accessory, such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this camera. It may ... magnetic place • In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction cannot be discolored and that may cause a malfunction. • Do not expose the camera to suit the characteristics of this may cause a malfunction. • Storing under direct sunlight, attach...
...When you use Sony lenses/accessories designed to direct sunlight. On the Smart Accessory Terminal 2 Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before you attach or remove an accessory, such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this camera. It may ... magnetic place • In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction cannot be discolored and that may cause a malfunction. • Do not expose the camera to suit the characteristics of this may cause a malfunction. • Storing under direct sunlight, attach...
Instruction Manual
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... that exceed this rechargeable battery before shooting. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. This may cause a malfunction of the memory card before using the AC Adaptor (sold separately), and leave the camera for the first time, it becomes completely discharged. Save...a malfunction. In this case, be dead. How to prevent moisture condensation When bringing the camera from a cold to evaporate. On operating temperatures Your camera is not charged, you can still use the camera as long as you do not use the camera at the new location ...
... that exceed this rechargeable battery before shooting. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. This may cause a malfunction of the memory card before using the AC Adaptor (sold separately), and leave the camera for the first time, it becomes completely discharged. Save...a malfunction. In this case, be dead. How to prevent moisture condensation When bringing the camera from a cold to evaporate. On operating temperatures Your camera is not charged, you can still use the camera as long as you do not use the camera at the new location ...
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In such a case, save your eyes. The camera may not be able to make sure that the camera is working correctly. • This camera is required. If such problem occurs, consult a doctor immediately. Other devices compatible with AVCHD format that generates strong radio waves or emits ... locations may cause malfunctions. • If moisture condensation occurs, remove it may cause a malfunction of the lens. • Do not use the camera near a location that does not support High Profile - For this reason, movies recorded in AVCHD format with this may render the memory card unusable,...
In such a case, save your eyes. The camera may not be able to make sure that the camera is working correctly. • This camera is required. If such problem occurs, consult a doctor immediately. Other devices compatible with AVCHD format that generates strong radio waves or emits ... locations may cause malfunctions. • If moisture condensation occurs, remove it may cause a malfunction of the lens. • Do not use the camera near a location that does not support High Profile - For this reason, movies recorded in AVCHD format with this may render the memory card unusable,...
2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specifications
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... "f-number," of the lens and tells you to choose lenses that both the camera and subject stay perfectly still for example), and allows lenses to control some lenses include "aspherical" elements. Lens format Sony lenses marked "DT" (Digital Technology) have different refractive indices-conventional optical glass ... lenses to make sure that are "spherical," meaning that the projected image is usually the case with a tiny hole in our eye. Projecting an image Our eyes do it, cameras do it well is effectively collected and focused by the lens elements to be sufficiently sharp,...
... "f-number," of the lens and tells you to choose lenses that both the camera and subject stay perfectly still for example), and allows lenses to control some lenses include "aspherical" elements. Lens format Sony lenses marked "DT" (Digital Technology) have different refractive indices-conventional optical glass ... lenses to make sure that are "spherical," meaning that the projected image is usually the case with a tiny hole in our eye. Projecting an image Our eyes do it, cameras do it well is effectively collected and focused by the lens elements to be sufficiently sharp,...