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... to the page describing the function recommended for details of contents Sample photo Menu Index Sample photo "This is the scene I want to the shooting tips displayed on the screen of photo. You may find the answer by going through the sample photos listed here. Table of operation. See the pages...
... to the page describing the function recommended for details of contents Sample photo Menu Index Sample photo "This is the scene I want to the shooting tips displayed on the screen of photo. You may find the answer by going through the sample photos listed here. Table of operation. See the pages...
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... the next Turn the control wheel or press the or the previous left /right Touch the desired item. parts of contents Sample photo Operations (NEX-5R only) You can select items and make settings in two ways; image Slide your finger. Operating the touch panel while the hand holding the ...or pressing the top/ Slide your finger across the screen (Touch panel). Using a pointed object, such as a pencil, ball-point pen, or the tip of the control wheel until the screen until the item scrolls the item scrolls onto the screen. adjust the defocusing level Slide the indicator with...
... the next Turn the control wheel or press the or the previous left /right Touch the desired item. parts of contents Sample photo Operations (NEX-5R only) You can select items and make settings in two ways; image Slide your finger. Operating the touch panel while the hand holding the ...or pressing the top/ Slide your finger across the screen (Touch panel). Using a pointed object, such as a pencil, ball-point pen, or the tip of the control wheel until the screen until the item scrolls the item scrolls onto the screen. adjust the defocusing level Slide the indicator with...
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...automatically. Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Touch Shutter (NEX-5R only) Object Tracking Zoom Face Detection Face Registration Smile Shutter Auto Port. Framing Soft Skin Effect Shooting Tip List Selects the drive mode, such as exposure mode, panoramic, [Scene Selection]....smoothly in focus, or defocuses the background. Adjusts the aperture and shutter speed. Table of contents Sample photo Shoot Mode (NEX-5R only) Allows you to fire the flash. Automatic shooting that allows you to customize settings, except for the exposure (shutter speed and ...
...automatically. Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Touch Shutter (NEX-5R only) Object Tracking Zoom Face Detection Face Registration Smile Shutter Auto Port. Framing Soft Skin Effect Shooting Tip List Selects the drive mode, such as exposure mode, panoramic, [Scene Selection]....smoothly in focus, or defocuses the background. Adjusts the aperture and shutter speed. Table of contents Sample photo Shoot Mode (NEX-5R only) Allows you to fire the flash. Automatic shooting that allows you to customize settings, except for the exposure (shutter speed and ...
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...available. 2 Point the camera to the subject, then touch the subject that you want to focus on the screen. Table of contents Sample photo z Tips for shooting a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on the screen. • The Auto Focus area is displayed on the ... shiny surfaces. - The contrast between the subject and the background is poor. - Menu Index Shooting still images using touch operation (Touch Shutter function) (NEX-5R only) The camera adjusts the focus and releases the shutter automatically when you simply touch the subject that you want to focus on When the...
...available. 2 Point the camera to the subject, then touch the subject that you want to focus on the screen. Table of contents Sample photo z Tips for shooting a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on the screen. • The Auto Focus area is displayed on the ... shiny surfaces. - The contrast between the subject and the background is poor. - Menu Index Shooting still images using touch operation (Touch Shutter function) (NEX-5R only) The camera adjusts the focus and releases the shutter automatically when you simply touch the subject that you want to focus on When the...
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z Tips for a better result of contents Sample photo Menu Index Bkground Defocus Photo Creativity allows you to defocus the background easily to the original status. You ...
z Tips for a better result of contents Sample photo Menu Index Bkground Defocus Photo Creativity allows you to defocus the background easily to the original status. You ...
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... creative photography (page 42). The subject is poor. - Focal point moves following situations: - The contrast between the subject and the background is seen through glass. - z Tips for shooting a still image of the control wheel in progress. It is dark and the subject is difficult to focus on When the camera cannot...
... creative photography (page 42). The subject is poor. - Focal point moves following situations: - The contrast between the subject and the background is seen through glass. - z Tips for shooting a still image of the control wheel in progress. It is dark and the subject is difficult to focus on When the camera cannot...
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...the shutter button halfway, so that are too close to the camera. - that you use it with the sun or electric lights, etc. z Tips for still subjects, rather than surroundings. • [Sweep Panorama] recording may fail. In such case, adjust the frame composition so that are ... panoramic images from the beginning to pause. Subjects with other cameras may not be discontinued in the same direction as the indication on the screen (NEX-5R only). • Panoramic images shot with constant change such as sky, sandy beach, or lawn. - Sample photo Menu Index • When ...
...the shutter button halfway, so that are too close to the camera. - that you use it with the sun or electric lights, etc. z Tips for still subjects, rather than surroundings. • [Sweep Panorama] recording may fail. In such case, adjust the frame composition so that are ... panoramic images from the beginning to pause. Subjects with other cameras may not be discontinued in the same direction as the indication on the screen (NEX-5R only). • Panoramic images shot with constant change such as sky, sandy beach, or lawn. - Sample photo Menu Index • When ...
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...8226; The corners of the flash. If this happens, it is recommended that you attach an external flash (sold separately) is attached to the camera (NEX-5R only). The flash will operate even in bright daylight, and make faces come out brighter. 78GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Notes •..., the state of the external flash has priority over the setting of 1 m (3.3 feet) or greater. • When shooting a backlit subject, select [Fill-flash]. z Tips on shooting with the flash • The lens hood may block the light of a recorded image may be used with reverse polarity...
...8226; The corners of the flash. If this happens, it is recommended that you attach an external flash (sold separately) is attached to the camera (NEX-5R only). The flash will operate even in bright daylight, and make faces come out brighter. 78GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Notes •..., the state of the external flash has priority over the setting of 1 m (3.3 feet) or greater. • When shooting a backlit subject, select [Fill-flash]. z Tips on shooting with the flash • The lens hood may block the light of a recorded image may be used with reverse polarity...
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index z Tips for better capturing of that face only. • If a smile is easier to orient the face in front of the camera and be detected when ...
Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index z Tips for better capturing of that face only. • If a smile is easier to orient the face in front of the camera and be detected when ...
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Turn the control wheel to search through all shooting tips in the camera. Table of contents]. Notes • You cannot scroll the text by sliding your finger across the screen. Use the control wheel to look at shooting tips you want to scroll the text (NEX-5R only). 95GB Use this item when you have seen before. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Shooting Tip List]. 2 Search for the desired shooting tip. You can access a tip from the [Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Shooting Tip List Allows you to scroll the text up and down.
Turn the control wheel to search through all shooting tips in the camera. Table of contents]. Notes • You cannot scroll the text by sliding your finger across the screen. Use the control wheel to look at shooting tips you want to scroll the text (NEX-5R only). 95GB Use this item when you have seen before. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Shooting Tip List]. 2 Search for the desired shooting tip. You can access a tip from the [Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Shooting Tip List Allows you to scroll the text up and down.
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Sample photo Menu Index 99GB Table of the control wheel. Standard Wide The images are scrolled when you press the center of contents z Tips for selecting the image size The images appear differently, depending on the mode selected.
Sample photo Menu Index 99GB Table of the control wheel. Standard Wide The images are scrolled when you press the center of contents z Tips for selecting the image size The images appear differently, depending on the mode selected.
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Flash compensation changes the amount of contents Sample photo Menu Index Flash Comp. Selecting higher values (+ side) makes the flash level higher and images brighter. NEX-5R: 1 Attach the flash and raise it. 2 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Flash Comp.] t desired value. side) makes the flash level lower... to balance the brightness of people against the dark background in a range of the shutter speed and aperture. Selecting lower values (- z Tips to adjust the brightness when shooting people • It is too far from the flash and still too dark after adjustment, move closer...
Flash compensation changes the amount of contents Sample photo Menu Index Flash Comp. Selecting higher values (+ side) makes the flash level higher and images brighter. NEX-5R: 1 Attach the flash and raise it. 2 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Flash Comp.] t desired value. side) makes the flash level lower... to balance the brightness of people against the dark background in a range of the shutter speed and aperture. Selecting lower values (- z Tips to adjust the brightness when shooting people • It is too far from the flash and still too dark after adjustment, move closer...
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Tips AF/MF Select Autofocus Mode Autofocus Area Object Tracking Zoom Face Detection Smile Shutter Auto Port. Framing Soft Skin Effect Quality Soft key B Setting Shoot. ... appropriate key on Smartphone Download Appli. MF Assist 163GB Continued r AEL button (NEX-6 only) Sample photo Menu Index Func. Table of AEL button (NEX-6 only) AEL hold AEL toggle (page 165) Shoot. of AEL button] (NEX-6 only) or [Soft key B Setting]. Tips Autofocus Mode Zoom Face Detection Smile Shutter Soft key B White Balance Metering...
Tips AF/MF Select Autofocus Mode Autofocus Area Object Tracking Zoom Face Detection Smile Shutter Auto Port. Framing Soft Skin Effect Quality Soft key B Setting Shoot. ... appropriate key on Smartphone Download Appli. MF Assist 163GB Continued r AEL button (NEX-6 only) Sample photo Menu Index Func. Table of AEL button (NEX-6 only) AEL hold AEL toggle (page 165) Shoot. of AEL button] (NEX-6 only) or [Soft key B Setting]. Tips Autofocus Mode Zoom Face Detection Smile Shutter Soft key B White Balance Metering...
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... a spray type blower as it may scatter water droplets inside the camera body. • Do not put the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the lens mount area, so that the tip of the blower does not touch the image sensor. • Hold the camera's face downward to prevent the dust...
... a spray type blower as it may scatter water droplets inside the camera body. • Do not put the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the lens mount area, so that the tip of the blower does not touch the image sensor. • Hold the camera's face downward to prevent the dust...
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.... • You can only use an NP-FW50 battery pack. Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed. • When you use the tip of time, the camera turns to power saving mode. Cannot turn on the power. 3 Reset the settings (page 186). 4 Consult your... Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. To cancel the power save, operate the camera, such as pressing the shutter button halfway down (page 173). 222GB Continued r The remaining battery ...
.... • You can only use an NP-FW50 battery pack. Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed. • When you use the tip of time, the camera turns to power saving mode. Cannot turn on the power. 3 Reset the settings (page 186). 4 Consult your... Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. To cancel the power save, operate the camera, such as pressing the shutter button halfway down (page 173). 222GB Continued r The remaining battery ...
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...-timer 141 Self-timer 56 Self-timer(Cont 57 Send to Computer 121 Setup 32 Sharpness 114 Shooting 36 Movie 36 Still image 36 Shooting Tip List 95 Shutter Priority 74 Shutter speed 74 Single-shot AF 83 Slide Show 117 Slow Sync 77 Smile Shutter 91 Soft keys 26 Soft...
...-timer 141 Self-timer 56 Self-timer(Cont 57 Send to Computer 121 Setup 32 Sharpness 114 Shooting 36 Movie 36 Still image 36 Shooting Tip List 95 Shutter Priority 74 Shutter speed 74 Single-shot AF 83 Slide Show 117 Slow Sync 77 Smile Shutter 91 Soft keys 26 Soft...
Instruction Manual
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... completely, using the camera for the first time, be sure to press the lock lever. Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack When using the tip of the battery to charge the NP-FW50 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (supplied). Lock lever GB 17
... completely, using the camera for the first time, be sure to press the lock lever. Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack When using the tip of the battery to charge the NP-FW50 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (supplied). Lock lever GB 17
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... can be performed only using one or the other. • Avoid the followings when using both the control wheel/soft keys and the touch panel. Tips] to make better use of the camera. Using the guide function of the camera The camera provides various "Help Guides" which explain the functions, and... better shooting. Use these guides to the soft key B. Using a pointed object, such as a pencil, ball-point pen, or the tip of contents] by selecting MENU t [Setup] t [Help Guide Display] t [Off]. Operating the touch panel while the hand holding the camera is also touching the screen ...
... can be performed only using one or the other. • Avoid the followings when using both the control wheel/soft keys and the touch panel. Tips] to make better use of the camera. Using the guide function of the camera The camera provides various "Help Guides" which explain the functions, and... better shooting. Use these guides to the soft key B. Using a pointed object, such as a pencil, ball-point pen, or the tip of contents] by selecting MENU t [Setup] t [Help Guide Display] t [Off]. Operating the touch panel while the hand holding the camera is also touching the screen ...
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z Tips for a better result of Background Defocus • Move closer to restore the original status. • You can record a movie with a value adjusted with the defocusing ...
z Tips for a better result of Background Defocus • Move closer to restore the original status. • You can record a movie with a value adjusted with the defocusing ...
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Info./Level/Histogram/For viewfinder) x Image Size Allows you to access all shooting tips. Basic Info/Level/Histogram) Sets the screen display modes to be displayed on the shooting screen on the LCD screen. (Graphic Display/Display All Info./... displayed on the LCD screen by pressing the DISP button. (Graphic Display/Display All Info./Big Font Size Disp./No Disp. Soft Skin Effect Shooting Tip List LCD Display (DISP) Finder Display(DISP) DISP Button(Monitor) Shoots the skin smoothly in the Face Detection function. (On/Off) Allows you to set...
Info./Level/Histogram/For viewfinder) x Image Size Allows you to access all shooting tips. Basic Info/Level/Histogram) Sets the screen display modes to be displayed on the shooting screen on the LCD screen. (Graphic Display/Display All Info./... displayed on the LCD screen by pressing the DISP button. (Graphic Display/Display All Info./Big Font Size Disp./No Disp. Soft Skin Effect Shooting Tip List LCD Display (DISP) Finder Display(DISP) DISP Button(Monitor) Shoots the skin smoothly in the Face Detection function. (On/Off) Allows you to set...