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... covers product issues caused by any part of or to acts of God, misuse, limitations of technology, or modification of the Sony product. This Limited Warranty is provided "AS IS" unless expressly provided for your exclusive remedies. DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES: EXCEPT TO...assistance for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). This Limited Warranty is required. SONY® DSLR Cameras and Lenses for DSLR Camera LIMITED INARRANT'f (us Only, Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrantsthis product against defects in material or workmanship for hardware or software usage and it ...
... covers product issues caused by any part of or to acts of God, misuse, limitations of technology, or modification of the Sony product. This Limited Warranty is provided "AS IS" unless expressly provided for your exclusive remedies. DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES: EXCEPT TO...assistance for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). This Limited Warranty is required. SONY® DSLR Cameras and Lenses for DSLR Camera LIMITED INARRANT'f (us Only, Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrantsthis product against defects in material or workmanship for hardware or software usage and it ...
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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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... 2GB Search for information in a listing of menu items. Search for information by keyword. This is indicated by sample photos. Operate the camera in this handbook In this handbook, the sequence of operations is useful to use this handbook Click on a button at upper right on using... the camera How to use . z Indicates information that is shown by arrows (t). Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to the corresponding page. Search for ...
... 2GB Search for information in a listing of menu items. Search for information by keyword. This is indicated by sample photos. Operate the camera in this handbook In this handbook, the sequence of operations is useful to use this handbook Click on a button at upper right on using... the camera How to use . z Indicates information that is shown by arrows (t). Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to the corresponding page. Search for ...
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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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... 25 Playback 25 Setup 26 Connecting with other equipment Viewing images on a TV 162 Using with your computer 165 Using the software 167 Connecting the camera to the computer 170 Creating a movie disc 172 Printing still images 176 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 177 Warning messages 183 Others Using the...
... 25 Playback 25 Setup 26 Connecting with other equipment Viewing images on a TV 162 Using with your computer 165 Using the software 167 Connecting the camera to the computer 170 Creating a movie disc 172 Printing still images 176 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 177 Warning messages 183 Others Using the...
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... contents Sample photo Menu Index Sample photo "This is the scene I want to the page describing the function recommended for shooting that kind of the camera. See the pages in a photo, but how can I do?" Table of operation. Shooting people (page 7) Shooting macro photos (page 8) Shooting landscapes (page 9) Shooting sunset/night...
... contents Sample photo Menu Index Sample photo "This is the scene I want to the page describing the function recommended for shooting that kind of the camera. See the pages in a photo, but how can I do?" Table of operation. Shooting people (page 7) Shooting macro photos (page 8) Shooting landscapes (page 9) Shooting sunset/night...
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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 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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... the cord is dirty, wipe it is not pinched when you close the cover. Table of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. Menu Index 13GB Continued r C Image sensor position mark (67) D Access lamp E Battery compartment F Memory card insertion slot G Connection plate cover Use ... Flash HVL-F7S A Battery/memory card cover B Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a soft clean cloth. You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). A Screw B Flash* C Connector* * Do not touch this when using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor...
... the cord is dirty, wipe it is not pinched when you close the cover. Table of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. Menu Index 13GB Continued r C Image sensor position mark (67) D Access lamp E Battery compartment F Memory card insertion slot G Connection plate cover Use ... Flash HVL-F7S A Battery/memory card cover B Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a soft clean cloth. You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). A Screw B Flash* C Connector* * Do not touch this when using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor...
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You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the screen to indicate the camera status. Shooting standby A Display P A S M Indication Shoot Mode Graphic display Movie recording Scene Selection Scene Recognition 16M 14M 8.4M 7.1M 4M 3.4M Aspect ratio of still ...
You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the screen to indicate the camera status. Shooting standby A Display P A S M Indication Shoot Mode Graphic display Movie recording Scene Selection Scene Recognition 16M 14M 8.4M 7.1M 4M 3.4M Aspect ratio of still ...
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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 Table of the camera. When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to the control wheel. You can assign the functions to use various functions 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).
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 Table of the camera. When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to the control wheel. You can assign the functions to use various functions 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).
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Slide your finger on the screen to select it . Operations You can operate the camera intuitively by touching or sliding your finger on the screen are replaced with ones that were out of contents Sample photo Menu Touch panel You ...
Slide your finger on the screen to select it . Operations You can operate the camera intuitively by touching or sliding your finger on the screen are replaced with ones that were out of contents Sample photo Menu Touch panel You ...
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... the tip of contents Sample photo Operation Control wheel To set a value or adjust Turn it or press the left or right on . Holding the camera by touching the screen. • The touch panel may not react when you attempt to operate it with your finger left /right previous image parts...
... the tip of contents Sample photo Operation Control wheel To set a value or adjust Turn it or press the left or right on . Holding the camera by touching the screen. • The touch panel may not react when you attempt to operate it with your finger left /right previous image parts...
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You can set up the basic settings for playback on the screen. Reduces the camera shake when shooting a slightly dark indoor scene or a telephoto. Shoots with the appropriate settings. Table of contents Using functions in focus, or defocuses the background..... MENU Control wheel Shoot Mode Allows you to select a shooting mode, such as shooting, playback, or other operations. Shoots 3D panoramic images used for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as exposure mode, panoramic, Scene Selection. Adjusts the shutter speed to express the movement of the control wheel to...
You can set up the basic settings for playback on the screen. Reduces the camera shake when shooting a slightly dark indoor scene or a telephoto. Shoots with the appropriate settings. Table of contents Using functions in focus, or defocuses the background..... MENU Control wheel Shoot Mode Allows you to select a shooting mode, such as shooting, playback, or other operations. Shoots 3D panoramic images used for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as exposure mode, panoramic, Scene Selection. Adjusts the shutter speed to express the movement of the control wheel to...
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... 3D Panorama Image Size Panorama Direction Selects the image size. Index 24GB Continued r Sets the digital zoom. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Selects the compression format. Selects the image size of 3D panoramic images. Selects the direction to access...method. Changes the information to be displayed on . Registers or changes the person to be given priority in the Face Detection function. Camera Allows you to suit the faces. Dig. Selects the area to set the image size and aspect ratio. Keeps the focus on an...
... 3D Panorama Image Size Panorama Direction Selects the image size. Index 24GB Continued r Sets the digital zoom. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Selects the compression format. Selects the image size of 3D panoramic images. Selects the direction to access...method. Changes the information to be displayed on . Registers or changes the person to be given priority in the Face Detection function. Camera Allows you to suit the faces. Dig. Selects the area to set the image size and aspect ratio. Keeps the focus on an...
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... a unique atmosphere. Selects AVCHD 60i/60p, AVCHD 50i/50p or MP4. Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality of images to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Delete Slide Show View Mode Image Index Rotate Protect 3D Viewing Enlarge Image Volume Settings Specify Printing DiusrpinlagypClaoynbteacnkts Deletes images. Plays...
... a unique atmosphere. Selects AVCHD 60i/60p, AVCHD 50i/50p or MP4. Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality of images to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Delete Slide Show View Mode Image Index Rotate Protect 3D Viewing Enlarge Image Volume Settings Specify Printing DiusrpinlagypClaoynbteacnkts Deletes images. Plays...
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...Lens Comp.: Chro. Sets how to use the electronic front curtain shutter function. Enhances the outline of the image right after shooting. Sets camera shake compensation. Sets whether or not to prevent eyes from the top menu or the last menu screen. Sets the noise reduction processing for ...whether or not to show the value of contents Sample photo Menu Index Allows you to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Setup Table of exposure compensation, etc. Aber. Main Settings Menu start Sets the AF illuminator to release the shutter when there ...
...Lens Comp.: Chro. Sets how to use the electronic front curtain shutter function. Enhances the outline of the image right after shooting. Sets camera shake compensation. Sets whether or not to prevent eyes from the top menu or the last menu screen. Sets the noise reduction processing for ...whether or not to show the value of contents Sample photo Menu Index Allows you to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Setup Table of exposure compensation, etc. Aber. Main Settings Menu start Sets the AF illuminator to release the shutter when there ...
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...Setting Selects the area where you are found. Power Save Sets the time to turn the camera to operate the camera using the camera. LCD Brightness Sets the brightness of the camera and the lens/mount adaptor. Wide Image Selects a method to clean the image sensor. Viewfinder... number of still images on or off. Playback Display Selects the method used for a USB connection. Reset Default Resets the camera to play back portrait images. Select Shoot. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Custom Key Settings Assigns functions to images. File...
...Setting Selects the area where you are found. Power Save Sets the time to turn the camera to operate the camera using the camera. LCD Brightness Sets the brightness of the camera and the lens/mount adaptor. Wide Image Selects a method to clean the image sensor. Viewfinder... number of still images on or off. Playback Display Selects the method used for a USB connection. Reset Default Resets the camera to play back portrait images. Select Shoot. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Custom Key Settings Assigns functions to images. File...
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... recording. z On Scene Recognition The Scene Recognition function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and allows you bought the camera is recognized. 28GB Continued r The camera makes decisions appropriate to stop recording. The recording time may shorten... the MOVIE button again to the situation, and adjusts the settings. 1 Adjust the LCD monitor angle, and hold the camera. Scene Recognition icon and guide • The camera recognizes (Night Scene), (Tripod Night Scene), (Night Portrait), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro),...
... recording. z On Scene Recognition The Scene Recognition function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and allows you bought the camera is recognized. 28GB Continued r The camera makes decisions appropriate to stop recording. The recording time may shorten... the MOVIE button again to the situation, and adjusts the settings. 1 Adjust the LCD monitor angle, and hold the camera. Scene Recognition icon and guide • The camera recognizes (Night Scene), (Tripod Night Scene), (Night Portrait), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro),...