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4-288-171-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α Handbook Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index NEX-5N GB © 2011 Sony Corporation
4-288-171-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α Handbook Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index NEX-5N GB © 2011 Sony Corporation
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This is shown by arrows (t). Search for information in the order indicated. Operate the camera in a listing of contents Sample photo Menu Index Notes on using the camera How to use . z Indicates information that is indicated by . Marks and notations used in this handbook In this handbook ... information by function. The default setting is useful to use this handbook, the sequence of the camera. Search for information by sample photos. Table of menu items. Search for information by keyword.
This is shown by arrows (t). Search for information in the order indicated. Operate the camera in a listing of contents Sample photo Menu Index Notes on using the camera How to use . z Indicates information that is indicated by . Marks and notations used in this handbook In this handbook ... information by function. The default setting is useful to use this handbook, the sequence of the camera. Search for information by sample photos. Table of menu items. Search for information by keyword.
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Sample photo 6 Identifying parts 12 List of icons on the screen 16 Basic operations Operating the camera 19 Menu 23 Shooting images 28 Playing back images 30 Deleting images 32 Using functions with the control wheel DISP (Display Contents 40 (Exposure Comp 43 (Drive Mode 44 (Image Index 51 Using the Photo Creativity function Photo Creativity 33 Background Defocus 34 Brightness 35 Color 36 Vividness 37 Picture Effect 38 3GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Sample photo 6 Identifying parts 12 List of icons on the screen 16 Basic operations Operating the camera 19 Menu 23 Shooting images 28 Playing back images 30 Deleting images 32 Using functions with the control wheel DISP (Display Contents 40 (Exposure Comp 43 (Drive Mode 44 (Image Index 51 Using the Photo Creativity function Photo Creativity 33 Background Defocus 34 Brightness 35 Color 36 Vividness 37 Picture Effect 38 3GB Continued r
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu Using functions in the menu Shoot Mode 23 Camera 24 Image Size 24 Brightness/Color 25 Playback 25 Setup 26 Connecting with other equipment Viewing images on a TV 162 Using ...
Table of contents Sample photo Menu Using functions in the menu Shoot Mode 23 Camera 24 Image Size 24 Brightness/Color 25 Playback 25 Setup 26 Connecting with other equipment Viewing images on a TV 162 Using ...
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... addition to the shooting tips displayed on a photo, the screen will jump to the page describing the function recommended for details of contents Sample photo Menu Index Sample photo "This is the scene I do?" You may find the answer by going through the sample photos listed here. Shooting people (page 7) Shooting...
... addition to the shooting tips displayed on a photo, the screen will jump to the page describing the function recommended for details of contents Sample photo Menu Index Sample photo "This is the scene I do?" You may find the answer by going through the sample photos listed here. Shooting people (page 7) Shooting...
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu Shooting people 34 Only the main subject is in focus by defocusing the background (34) 75 A happy smile (75) 54 A person in front of night view (54) 47 A group photo (47, 48) 77 With soft skin tones (77) 49 The same scene with different brightness (49) 56 In candle light (56) 87 A moving person (87) 66 A person lit from behind (66) Index 7GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu Shooting people 34 Only the main subject is in focus by defocusing the background (34) 75 A happy smile (75) 54 A person in front of night view (54) 47 A group photo (47, 48) 77 With soft skin tones (77) 49 The same scene with different brightness (49) 56 In candle light (56) 87 A moving person (87) 66 A person lit from behind (66) Index 7GB Continued r
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Table of contents Sample photo Shooting macro photos 34 Defocusing the background (34) 54 Flowers (54) 67 Focusing manually (67) 87 Preventing camera shake for indoor shots (87) 88 Adjusting the color to indoor light (88) 92 Lowering the amount of flash light (92) 43 In better brightness (43) 43 Making food look appealing (43) Menu Index 8GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Shooting macro photos 34 Defocusing the background (34) 54 Flowers (54) 67 Focusing manually (67) 87 Preventing camera shake for indoor shots (87) 88 Adjusting the color to indoor light (88) 92 Lowering the amount of flash light (92) 43 In better brightness (43) 43 Making food look appealing (43) Menu Index 8GB Continued r
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu Shooting landscapes 43 The sky in vivid colors (43) 63 Running water (63) 97 Vivid green colors (97) 97 Colored leaves (97) 57 Panoramic photos (57) 93 Scenery with a wide range of brightness (93) 93 Light outdoors shot from a dark interior (93) 34 Defocusing the background (34) 112 Keeping your shot level (112) Index 9GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu Shooting landscapes 43 The sky in vivid colors (43) 63 Running water (63) 97 Vivid green colors (97) 97 Colored leaves (97) 57 Panoramic photos (57) 93 Scenery with a wide range of brightness (93) 93 Light outdoors shot from a dark interior (93) 34 Defocusing the background (34) 112 Keeping your shot level (112) Index 9GB Continued r
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Table of contents Sample photo Shooting sunset/night scenes 54 Holding the camera by hand (54) 62 Fireworks (62) 49 The same scene in different brightness (49) 54 Shooting the red of the sunset beautifully (54) 66 Trail of light (66) 34 Defocusing the background (34) 47 Preventing camera shake (47) Menu Index 10GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Shooting sunset/night scenes 54 Holding the camera by hand (54) 62 Fireworks (62) 49 The same scene in different brightness (49) 54 Shooting the red of the sunset beautifully (54) 66 Trail of light (66) 34 Defocusing the background (34) 47 Preventing camera shake (47) Menu Index 10GB Continued r
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Table of contents Sample photo Shooting fast moving subjects 70 Following a moving subject (70) 67 With the subject approaching the camera (67) 63 Expressing vigorous action (63) 46 Capturing the best moment (46) Menu Index 11GB
Table of contents Sample photo Shooting fast moving subjects 70 Following a moving subject (70) 67 With the subject approaching the camera (67) 63 Expressing vigorous action (63) 46 Capturing the best moment (46) Menu Index 11GB
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Menu Index 12GB Continued r Table of contents Sample photo Identifying parts When the lens is removed See the pages in parentheses for the Smart Accessory Terminal ...
Menu Index 12GB Continued r Table of contents Sample photo Identifying parts When the lens is removed See the pages in parentheses for the Smart Accessory Terminal ...
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...), and may damage the camera. 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. Menu Index 13GB Continued r 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...
...), and may damage the camera. 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. Menu Index 13GB Continued r 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...
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E16 mm F2.8 (supplied with NEX-5NK/5ND/5NY) A Hood index B Focusing ring C Zoom ring D Focal-length scale E Focal-length index F Lens contacts* G Mounting index * Do not touch this part directly. 14GB Continued r Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Lens E18 - 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-5ND) A Converter index* B Focusing ring C Lens contacts** D Mounting index * A converter is sold separately. ** Do not touch this part directly.
E16 mm F2.8 (supplied with NEX-5NK/5ND/5NY) A Hood index B Focusing ring C Zoom ring D Focal-length scale E Focal-length index F Lens contacts* G Mounting index * Do not touch this part directly. 14GB Continued r Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Lens E18 - 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-5ND) A Converter index* B Focusing ring C Lens contacts** D Mounting index * A converter is sold separately. ** Do not touch this part directly.
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E55 - 210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (supplied with NEX-5NY) Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index A Focusing ring B Zoom ring C Focal-length scale D Focal-length index E Lens contacts* F Mounting index * Do not touch this part directly. 15GB
E55 - 210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (supplied with NEX-5NY) Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index A Focusing ring B Zoom ring C Focal-length scale D Focal-length index E Lens contacts* F Mounting index * Do not touch this part directly. 15GB
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu List of movies Memory card/Upload Index 16GB Continued r Shooting standby A Display P A S M Indication Shoot Mode Graphic display Movie recording Scene Selection Scene Recognition 16M 14M 8....
Table of contents Sample photo Menu List of movies Memory card/Upload Index 16GB Continued r Shooting standby A Display P A S M Indication Shoot Mode Graphic display Movie recording Scene Selection Scene Recognition 16M 14M 8....
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu Display 123Min 100% 101-0012 B Display Indication Recordable time of movies Remaining battery Flash charge in progress AF illuminator Live view Does not record sound ...
Table of contents Sample photo Menu Display 123Min 100% 101-0012 B Display Indication Recordable time of movies Remaining battery Flash charge in progress AF illuminator Live view Does not record sound ...
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Histogram Menu Index 18GB Table of contents Sample photo D Display z 1/125 F3.5 ±0.0 ±0.0 Indication Focus status Shutter speed Aperture value Metered manual Exposure compensation ISO400 ISO sensitivity AE lock Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) 2011-1-1 9:30AM Recorded date/time of the image 12/12 Image number/Number of images in the view mode Appears when HDR did not work on the image. Appears when Picture Effect did not work on the image.
Histogram Menu Index 18GB Table of contents Sample photo D Display z 1/125 F3.5 ±0.0 ±0.0 Indication Focus status Shutter speed Aperture value Metered manual Exposure compensation ISO400 ISO sensitivity AE lock Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) 2011-1-1 9:30AM Recorded date/time of the image 12/12 Image number/Number of images in the view mode Appears when HDR did not work on the image. Appears when Picture Effect did not work on the image.
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Table of contents Sample photo Basic operations Operating the camera The control wheel, soft keys and touch panel allow you to the right key on the control wheel (page 131). You can assign the functions to use various functions of the camera. Touch panel Soft keys Control wheel Control wheel When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Exposure Comp.), and (Drive Mode) functions are assigned to the control wheel. Menu Index 19GB Continued r When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to the control wheel.
Table of contents Sample photo Basic operations Operating the camera The control wheel, soft keys and touch panel allow you to the right key on the control wheel (page 131). You can assign the functions to use various functions of the camera. Touch panel Soft keys Control wheel Control wheel When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Exposure Comp.), and (Drive Mode) functions are assigned to the control wheel. Menu Index 19GB Continued r When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to the control wheel.
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... your choice. You can browse through them by the icon or the function shown on the screen. In this case, soft key A works as the MENU (Menu) button, and C soft key B as the MODE (Shoot Mode) button. To use the function shown at the upper right corner of each soft key... arrow means you press the center of the screen, press soft key B. The assigned role (function) of the screen, press soft key A. Sample photo Menu Index When options are indicated by turning or pressing the top/bottom/ left parts of the control wheel following the on the screen. Tips) button.
... your choice. You can browse through them by the icon or the function shown on the screen. In this case, soft key A works as the MENU (Menu) button, and C soft key B as the MODE (Shoot Mode) button. To use the function shown at the upper right corner of each soft key... arrow means you press the center of the screen, press soft key B. The assigned role (function) of the screen, press soft key A. Sample photo Menu Index When options are indicated by turning or pressing the top/bottom/ left parts of the control wheel following the on the screen. Tips) button.