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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... are located on it. • Do not short circuit and do not expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. NEX-5N Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals. •...
... are located on it. • Do not short circuit and do not expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. NEX-5N Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals. •...
Instruction Manual
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Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NEX-5N Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed. If you may cause undesired operation. [ ...: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. [ Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC Rules. GB 4 Operation...
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NEX-5N Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed. If you may cause undesired operation. [ ...: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. [ Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC Rules. GB 4 Operation...
Instruction Manual
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... supplied software 67 Creating a disc of movies 68 Others Checking the number of recordable images 70 List of icons on the countries/regions. 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...
... supplied software 67 Creating a disc of movies 68 Others Checking the number of recordable images 70 List of icons on the countries/regions. 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...
Instruction Manual
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...charger BC-VW1 (1) • CD-ROM (1) - 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 • E18 - 55 mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap (1) (attached to the camera)/Lens hood (1) • Shoulder strap (1) • Flash HVL-F7S (1)/...
...charger BC-VW1 (1) • CD-ROM (1) - 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 • E18 - 55 mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap (1) (attached to the camera)/Lens hood (1) • Shoulder strap (1) • Flash HVL-F7S (1)/...
Brochure and Specifications
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Amazing high-resolution images, lightning-quick response, Full HD and a host of advanced features make it easy for anyone to our E-mount interchangeable-lens cameras packs all the quality and imaging precision 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 seize the moment.
Amazing high-resolution images, lightning-quick response, Full HD and a host of advanced features make it easy for anyone to our E-mount interchangeable-lens cameras packs all the quality and imaging precision 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 seize the moment.
Brochure and Specifications
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...Autofocus Area settings-25point Multi, user-selectable Flexible Spot and Center-utilize an advanced new AF algorithm for both photos and movies. NEX-5N Fulltime, wide-coverage autofocus for tack-sharp images The 25-point, contrast-detection AF delivers precise results for outstanding performance and speed... simple, even on it easier to process the 16.1 megapixels output from the Exmor image sensor. Powerful BIONZ processing combines with Sony's new Object Tracking Focus function, focus locks onto the subject, keeping even moving subjects-while maintaining focus. Agile and precise to...
...Autofocus Area settings-25point Multi, user-selectable Flexible Spot and Center-utilize an advanced new AF algorithm for both photos and movies. NEX-5N Fulltime, wide-coverage autofocus for tack-sharp images The 25-point, contrast-detection AF delivers precise results for outstanding performance and speed... simple, even on it easier to process the 16.1 megapixels output from the Exmor image sensor. Powerful BIONZ processing combines with Sony's new Object Tracking Focus function, focus locks onto the subject, keeping even moving subjects-while maintaining focus. Agile and precise to...
Brochure and Specifications
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... moviemaking Smooth and natural Full HD movies, now at its finest More than a camera, NEX-5N is famous, and with a full complement of precision optics suitable for which to choose, including Sony A-mount lenses2, the quality and content of August 2011. Stereo Microphone ECM-SST1 (optional)... 10 Lightweight, compact clip-on video for NEX-5N and other cameras in focus, even when moving. Superlative Sony lenses for photography at 60p Full HD never looked this option contributes to easier, more control over the...
... moviemaking Smooth and natural Full HD movies, now at its finest More than a camera, NEX-5N is famous, and with a full complement of precision optics suitable for which to choose, including Sony A-mount lenses2, the quality and content of August 2011. Stereo Microphone ECM-SST1 (optional)... 10 Lightweight, compact clip-on video for NEX-5N and other cameras in focus, even when moving. Superlative Sony lenses for photography at 60p Full HD never looked this option contributes to easier, more control over the...
Brochure and Specifications
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...! More background defocus Brightness (exposure) adjusted Color (white balance) adjusted Operation tailored to fit your finger on the LCD monitor NEX-5N brings the easy familiarity of touch-screen operation to the realm of breathtaking. Less background defocus Exposure, white balance and saturation for...monitor is Photo Creativity-a simple way to access the vast array of interchangeable-lens cameras. No effects Scene Selection for serious photography, NEX-5N also takes great snaps. A wide range of defocus, then shoot. Soft key C can be assigned up to five different functions...
...! More background defocus Brightness (exposure) adjusted Color (white balance) adjusted Operation tailored to fit your finger on the LCD monitor NEX-5N brings the easy familiarity of touch-screen operation to the realm of breathtaking. Less background defocus Exposure, white balance and saturation for...monitor is Photo Creativity-a simple way to access the vast array of interchangeable-lens cameras. No effects Scene Selection for serious photography, NEX-5N also takes great snaps. A wide range of defocus, then shoot. Soft key C can be assigned up to five different functions...
Brochure and Specifications
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Employing Sony's renowned Face Detection technology, this feature identifies distinctive facial characteristics, then reduces or completely removes fine wrinkles and freckles. On Off Creative Style for heightened ... you determine the look and mood of 15 effects for endless artistic possibilities. Choose from Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset and Black & White depending on NEX-5N are accessed via the Brightness/Color item in order to produce rich monochrome prints. 14 15 Sunset B/W Increases saturation and strengthens reds. Also, they are...
Employing Sony's renowned Face Detection technology, this feature identifies distinctive facial characteristics, then reduces or completely removes fine wrinkles and freckles. On Off Creative Style for heightened ... you determine the look and mood of 15 effects for endless artistic possibilities. Choose from Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset and Black & White depending on NEX-5N are accessed via the Brightness/Color item in order to produce rich monochrome prints. 14 15 Sunset B/W Increases saturation and strengthens reds. Also, they are...
Brochure and Specifications
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... With D-Range Optimizer (Level 3) 16 17 one low-noise photo. Note: Sweep Panorama mode typically produces best results when shooting at different exposures- NEX-5N takes a series of shots then stitches them into one photo, which produces dynamic 3D panoramas for dazzling, low-noise night shots Discover how easy it...speed and composites them 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. This mode is to produce night shots with Sweep Panorama mode.
... With D-Range Optimizer (Level 3) 16 17 one low-noise photo. Note: Sweep Panorama mode typically produces best results when shooting at different exposures- NEX-5N takes a series of shots then stitches them into one photo, which produces dynamic 3D panoramas for dazzling, low-noise night shots Discover how easy it...speed and composites them 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. This mode is to produce night shots with Sweep Panorama mode.
Brochure and Specifications
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... Precision Digital Zoom. Anti-dust system Image sensor Optical filter with ease. Tiltable Xtra Fine LCD™ monitor with NEX-5N's playback features. Sony TruBlack technology reduces reflections for closer inspection, and the built-in -camera shooting advice with a wide variety of focusing... (Picture Motion Browser) It's easy to Sony BRAVIA® HDTVs, Bluray Disc™ players and VAIO® PCs further expands enjoyment. Image Data Lightbox and Image Data converter are powerful tools for unsurpassed creative flexibility NEX-5N offers the same level of the image sensor...
... Precision Digital Zoom. Anti-dust system Image sensor Optical filter with ease. Tiltable Xtra Fine LCD™ monitor with NEX-5N's playback features. Sony TruBlack technology reduces reflections for closer inspection, and the built-in -camera shooting advice with a wide variety of focusing... (Picture Motion Browser) It's easy to Sony BRAVIA® HDTVs, Bluray Disc™ players and VAIO® PCs further expands enjoyment. Image Data Lightbox and Image Data converter are powerful tools for unsurpassed creative flexibility NEX-5N offers the same level of the image sensor...
Brochure and Specifications
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... 105 215 440 880 1750 When aspect ratio is set to 16:9, you can record more images than shown in unmistakable Sony style NEW Body Case LCS-EB50* * Exclusive for NEX-5N Black NEW Lens Jacket LCS-EL50* Black * Requires Body Case LCS-EB50 (sold separately) NEW Soft Carrying Case LCS-EMF NEW...
... 105 215 440 880 1750 When aspect ratio is set to 16:9, you can record more images than shown in unmistakable Sony style NEW Body Case LCS-EB50* * Exclusive for NEX-5N Black NEW Lens Jacket LCS-EL50* Black * Requires Body Case LCS-EB50 (sold separately) NEW Soft Carrying Case LCS-EMF NEW...