α Handbook
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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
Instruction Manual
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Additional information on this product and answers to the computer Others NEX-5N Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. ©2011 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand NEX-5N 4-288-916-12(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual E-mount Preparing the camera Mastering the basic operation Using the recording functions Using the playback functions Checking the functions available Importing images to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
Additional information on this product and answers to the computer Others NEX-5N Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. ©2011 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand NEX-5N 4-288-916-12(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual E-mount Preparing the camera Mastering the basic operation Using the recording functions Using the playback functions Checking the functions available Importing images to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
Instruction Manual
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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 available model varies depending ... Creating a disc of movies 68 Others Checking the 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.
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 available model varies depending ... Creating a disc of movies 68 Others Checking the 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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...supplied in parentheses indicates the number of your camera (page 8). The accessories supplied differ depending on the model. 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) • E18 - 55 mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap (1) (attached to the camera)/Lens hood (1) • USB cable (1) x NEX-5NK...
...supplied in parentheses indicates the number of your camera (page 8). The accessories supplied differ depending on the model. 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) • E18 - 55 mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap (1) (attached to the camera)/Lens hood (1) • USB cable (1) x NEX-5NK...
Brochure and Specifications
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Black Silver White Seize the moment, with beauty and grace Before those once-in-a lifetime moments slip away, capture them in beautiful photos and movies with Sony NEX-5N. This feature-rich addition to our E-mount interchangeable-lens cameras packs all the quality and imaging precision of advanced features make it easy for anyone to seize the moment. Amazing high-resolution images, lightning-quick response, Full HD and a host of advanced-class cameras into a slim, wonderfully stylish little body that goes where you go.
Black Silver White Seize the moment, with beauty and grace Before those once-in-a lifetime moments slip away, capture them in beautiful photos and movies with Sony NEX-5N. This feature-rich addition to our E-mount interchangeable-lens cameras packs all the quality and imaging precision of advanced features make it easy for anyone to seize the moment. Amazing high-resolution images, lightning-quick response, Full HD and a host of advanced-class cameras into a slim, wonderfully stylish little body that goes where you go.
Brochure and Specifications
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... a blazing 10 fps High-speed shooting at a time. * Among mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras as the basis for both photos and movies. Figure is ideal for capturing fast-breaking action. NEX-5N Fulltime, wide-coverage autofocus for tack-sharp images The 25-point, contrast-detection AF delivers ...is the hassle-free way to maintain focus, even when zooming or changing composition. Just touch a subject on the LCD display and NEX-5N focuses on Sony's renowned Face Detection. Tracking Focus is virtually no delay when pressing the shutter. * As of August 2011. In addition, the...
... a blazing 10 fps High-speed shooting at a time. * Among mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras as the basis for both photos and movies. Figure is ideal for capturing fast-breaking action. NEX-5N Fulltime, wide-coverage autofocus for tack-sharp images The 25-point, contrast-detection AF delivers ...is the hassle-free way to maintain focus, even when zooming or changing composition. Just touch a subject on the LCD display and NEX-5N focuses on Sony's renowned Face Detection. Tracking Focus is virtually no delay when pressing the shutter. * As of August 2011. In addition, the...
Brochure and Specifications
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... giving you can now record movies at its finest More than a camera, NEX-5N is famous, and with minimal noise and wind effects. You can be attached to the camera's Smart Accessory Terminal 2 to choose, including Sony A-mount lenses2, the quality and content of movies are typically performed automatically...1080 Full HD. 1 With APS-C size sensors as traditional cinema-a nice addition that are only limited by your movies. Support for NEX-5N and other cameras in 29 minute segments. 2 Require Mount Adaptor LA-EA2 or LA-EA1(sold separately). 11 High-performance E-mount lenses, designed ...
... giving you can now record movies at its finest More than a camera, NEX-5N is famous, and with minimal noise and wind effects. You can be attached to the camera's Smart Accessory Terminal 2 to choose, including Sony A-mount lenses2, the quality and content of movies are typically performed automatically...1080 Full HD. 1 With APS-C size sensors as traditional cinema-a nice addition that are only limited by your movies. Support for NEX-5N and other cameras in 29 minute segments. 2 Require Mount Adaptor LA-EA2 or LA-EA1(sold separately). 11 High-performance E-mount lenses, designed ...
Brochure and Specifications
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... C can be assigned up to five different functions, while the Right key and Soft key B can be applied to movies. NEX-5N makes this technique. The easy camera that invites you never have to guess as to how the final image will look. : Photo Creativity settings Point-and-shoot convenience... of looks before taking the shot. This expands photographic expression by configuring NEX-5N according to how you the means to access the vast array of defocus, then shoot. Just select iAuto mode and let the camera do the rest, automatically adjusting settings to achieve the right amount of ...
... C can be assigned up to five different functions, while the Right key and Soft key B can be applied to movies. NEX-5N makes this technique. The easy camera that invites you never have to guess as to how the final image will look. : Photo Creativity settings Point-and-shoot convenience... of looks before taking the shot. This expands photographic expression by configuring NEX-5N according to how you the means to access the vast array of defocus, then shoot. Just select iAuto mode and let the camera do the rest, automatically adjusting settings to achieve the right amount of ...
Brochure and Specifications
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...sharpness and saturation. Ideal for a wide range of scenes and subjects. Employing Sony's renowned Face Detection technology, this feature identifies distinctive facial characteristics, then reduces... Choose from Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset and Black & White depending on NEX-5N are HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Soft Focus, Soft High-key (which replaces High... (Blue) Partial Color (Green) Pop Color Soft High-key Retro Photo Toy Camera High Contrast Monochrome Posterization (Color) Posterization (B/W) Picture Effect for tapping your artistic instincts...
...sharpness and saturation. Ideal for a wide range of scenes and subjects. Employing Sony's renowned Face Detection technology, this feature identifies distinctive facial characteristics, then reduces... Choose from Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset and Black & White depending on NEX-5N are HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Soft Focus, Soft High-key (which replaces High... (Blue) Partial Color (Green) Pop Color Soft High-key Retro Photo Toy Camera High Contrast Monochrome Posterization (Color) Posterization (B/W) Picture Effect for tapping your artistic instincts...
Brochure and Specifications
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... speed, NEX-5N aligns and combines them together into a seamless, high-resolution panoramic photo ready for low-light and telephoto shots Anti Motion Blur mode fully leverages Sony's image analysis and compositing technologies. one each for flash. Like Auto HDR, this mode, gently sweep the camera in a...high-speed continuous shooting. But unlike Auto HDR, DRO can set the HDR exposure range to cover six steps, from five levels. NEX-5N takes a series of a majestic landscape or electric cityscape with the mid-tone exposure. Note: Sweep Panorama mode typically produces best results...
... speed, NEX-5N aligns and combines them together into a seamless, high-resolution panoramic photo ready for low-light and telephoto shots Anti Motion Blur mode fully leverages Sony's image analysis and compositing technologies. one each for flash. Like Auto HDR, this mode, gently sweep the camera in a...high-speed continuous shooting. But unlike Auto HDR, DRO can set the HDR exposure range to cover six steps, from five levels. NEX-5N takes a series of a majestic landscape or electric cityscape with the mid-tone exposure. Note: Sweep Panorama mode typically produces best results...
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... razor-sharp focus. To solve this convenient feature works with any occasion NEX-5N really shines with the Peaking function. When the camera is properly in focus with the included external flash. Sony TruBlack technology reduces reflections for Full HD movies and panoramas. Display Generic ...easy with troublesome reflections brightness can assign the AE lock function to a custom key. Peaking function on a Sony PlayStation®3 system, too. And for flexible storage NEX-5N's memory card slot supports a variety of recording media, including Memory Stick Duo™ and Memory Stick Pro...
... razor-sharp focus. To solve this convenient feature works with any occasion NEX-5N really shines with the Peaking function. When the camera is properly in focus with the included external flash. Sony TruBlack technology reduces reflections for Full HD movies and panoramas. Display Generic ...easy with troublesome reflections brightness can assign the AE lock function to a custom key. Peaking function on a Sony PlayStation®3 system, too. And for flexible storage NEX-5N's memory card slot supports a variety of recording media, including Memory Stick Duo™ and Memory Stick Pro...