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... either its original specifications. It does not cover technical assistance for in any part of Sony. It is your authorized dealer, call the Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) For an accessory or part not available from the original date of purchase of one (1) year from your responsibility to state. For...
... either its original specifications. It does not cover technical assistance for in any part of Sony. It is your authorized dealer, call the Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) For an accessory or part not available from the original date of purchase of one (1) year from your responsibility to state. For...
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... using Photo Creativity, since the screen is activated, when [Drive Mode] has been set to start recording. Notes • The Photo Creativity function is only available when an E-mount lens is mounted. • [Soft Skin Effect] and [Self-timer/Continuous Adv.] do not function in movie recording. • Before the Photo...
... using Photo Creativity, since the screen is activated, when [Drive Mode] has been set to start recording. Notes • The Photo Creativity function is only available when an E-mount lens is mounted. • [Soft Skin Effect] and [Self-timer/Continuous Adv.] do not function in movie recording. • Before the Photo...
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... simultaneously. z Playing back in continuous shooting. • Pressing [Undo] cancels the last setup item and the rightmost icon is erased. Notes • The defocusing range available depends on the lens used . You can shoot with the defocusing effect. Index 1 Press the center of the control wheel. 2 Select [Bkground Defocus] by turning...
... simultaneously. z Playing back in continuous shooting. • Pressing [Undo] cancels the last setup item and the rightmost icon is erased. Notes • The defocusing range available depends on the lens used . You can shoot with the defocusing effect. Index 1 Press the center of the control wheel. 2 Select [Bkground Defocus] by turning...
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... every time you trigger the shutter. Rear sync shooting allows you trigger the shutter. Notes • The default setting depends on the shooting mode. • Available flash mode depends on shooting with the flash • The lens hood may block the light of 1 m (3.3 feet) or greater. • When shooting a backlit subject...
... every time you trigger the shutter. Rear sync shooting allows you trigger the shutter. Notes • The default setting depends on the shooting mode. • Available flash mode depends on shooting with the flash • The lens hood may block the light of 1 m (3.3 feet) or greater. • When shooting a backlit subject...
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... near the camera by changing the flash light intensity. • If the subject is important to +2.0 EV. You can adjust the brightness of flash light available, if the subject is very close, the lower flash effect may not be visible. Flash compensation changes the amount of flash light along with the...
... near the camera by changing the flash light intensity. • If the subject is important to +2.0 EV. You can adjust the brightness of flash light available, if the subject is very close, the lower flash effect may not be visible. Flash compensation changes the amount of flash light along with the...
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When [DMF] is set to [Program Auto], [Aperture Priority], [Shutter Priority], or [Manual Exposure]. • [MF Assist] is available only when [AF/MF Select] is selected, operate the camera with the shutter button pressed halfway down after adjusting the focus with autofocus. 109GB Table ...
When [DMF] is set to [Program Auto], [Aperture Priority], [Shutter Priority], or [Manual Exposure]. • [MF Assist] is available only when [AF/MF Select] is selected, operate the camera with the shutter button pressed halfway down after adjusting the focus with autofocus. 109GB Table ...
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.... 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Right Key Setting] t desired setting. When [DMF] is set to [Program Auto], [Aperture Priority], [Shutter Priority], or [Manual Exposure]. • [MF Assist] is available only when [AF/MF Select] is selected, operate the camera with the shutter button pressed halfway down after adjusting the focus with autofocus. 110GB Table...
.... 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Right Key Setting] t desired setting. When [DMF] is set to [Program Auto], [Aperture Priority], [Shutter Priority], or [Manual Exposure]. • [MF Assist] is available only when [AF/MF Select] is selected, operate the camera with the shutter button pressed halfway down after adjusting the focus with autofocus. 110GB Table...
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... on soft key B is called only when [Shoot Mode] is set to [Program Auto], [Aperture Priority], [Shutter Priority], or [Manual Exposure]. • [MF Assist] is available only when [AF/MF Select] is set to [Flexible Spot], the setting of [Soft key B Setting] is invalid. • When an A-mount lens other than...
... on soft key B is called only when [Shoot Mode] is set to [Program Auto], [Aperture Priority], [Shutter Priority], or [Manual Exposure]. • [MF Assist] is available only when [AF/MF Select] is set to [Flexible Spot], the setting of [Soft key B Setting] is invalid. • When an A-mount lens other than...
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Custom Assigns a function to the [Custom 1] to [Custom 5] of each [Custom] item [Custom 1] [Custom 2] [Custom 3] [Custom 4]/[Custom 5] Available functions Drive Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Mode Autofocus Area ISO White Balance Metering Mode DRO/Auto HDR Creative Style Flash Mode Not set Notes ...
Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Custom Assigns a function to the [Custom 1] to [Custom 5] of each [Custom] item [Custom 1] [Custom 2] [Custom 3] [Custom 4]/[Custom 5] Available functions Drive Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Mode Autofocus Area ISO White Balance Metering Mode DRO/Auto HDR Creative Style Flash Mode Not set Notes ...
α Handbook
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... Eye-Fi card 1 Set your Wi-Fi network or destination on the screen changes according to [Off]. Transferring images using an Eye-Fi card (commercially available). On Enables the upload function. Error Off Disables the upload function. For details, refer to the manual that comes with the Eye-Fi card. 2 Insert...
... Eye-Fi card 1 Set your Wi-Fi network or destination on the screen changes according to [Off]. Transferring images using an Eye-Fi card (commercially available). On Enables the upload function. Error Off Disables the upload function. For details, refer to the manual that comes with the Eye-Fi card. 2 Insert...
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... Still/Movie Select Image Index Select Folder Select Date Delete Operation Plays back images automatically Returns to the image index screen. Notes • The operations available are restricted when the camera is connected to another manufacturer's TV using an HDMI connection, operate [Menu] t [Setup] t [CTRL FOR HDMI] t [Off]. For details, refer...
... Still/Movie Select Image Index Select Folder Select Date Delete Operation Plays back images automatically Returns to the image index screen. Notes • The operations available are restricted when the camera is connected to another manufacturer's TV using an HDMI connection, operate [Menu] t [Setup] t [CTRL FOR HDMI] t [Off]. For details, refer...
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... camera. These dots are recorded incorrectly. • Set the correct date and time (page 117). • The area selected with [Area Setting] is beyond the available range of the camera. The image is in reducing blur. Index Viewing images Images cannot be dark because the flash light does not reach the...
... camera. These dots are recorded incorrectly. • Set the correct date and time (page 117). • The area selected with [Area Setting] is beyond the available range of the camera. The image is in reducing blur. Index Viewing images Images cannot be dark because the flash light does not reach the...
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... small children. Never format the card in the table below. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media*1*2*3 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media*1*2 "Memory Stick Duo" media Available with your camera Unavailable with your camera Index "Memory Stick" media and "Memory Stick PRO" media Unavailable with your camera to an incompatible device, you...
... small children. Never format the card in the table below. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media*1*2*3 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media*1*2 "Memory Stick Duo" media Available with your camera Unavailable with your camera Index "Memory Stick" media and "Memory Stick PRO" media Unavailable with your camera to an incompatible device, you...
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... the lens • Do not use the following as thinner, or benzine. • When cleaning the lens surface, remove dust using a commercially available blower*. Using one may damage the finish or the casing. - In case of dust that sticks to the outside. Do not spray lens cleaning solution...- Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Cleaning Cleaning the camera • Do not touch the inside the mount using a commercially available blower. Blow away dust from the center to the surface, wipe it off with a soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with rubber or...
... the lens • Do not use the following as thinner, or benzine. • When cleaning the lens surface, remove dust using a commercially available blower*. Using one may damage the finish or the casing. - In case of dust that sticks to the outside. Do not spray lens cleaning solution...- Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Cleaning Cleaning the camera • Do not touch the inside the mount using a commercially available blower. Blow away dust from the center to the surface, wipe it off with a soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with rubber or...
Instruction Manual
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Additional information on this product and answers to the computer Others NEX-C3 Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. ©2011 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand NEX-C3 4-275-482-12(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-C3 Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. ©2011 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand NEX-C3 4-275-482-12(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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... the supplied lens. Model name NEX-C3A NEX-C3D NEX-C3K Lens E16 mm E18 - 55 mm and E16 mm E18 - 55 mm GB 8 The model name varies depending on the countries/regions. Checking the functions available Menu list 49 Functions available for each shooting mode 57 Flash modes available 58 Importing images to the computer...
... the supplied lens. Model name NEX-C3A NEX-C3D NEX-C3K Lens E16 mm E18 - 55 mm and E16 mm E18 - 55 mm GB 8 The model name varies depending on the countries/regions. Checking the functions available Menu list 49 Functions available for each shooting mode 57 Flash modes available 58 Importing images to the computer...
Instruction Manual
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... of the background. (Picture Effect): Selects the desired effect filter for intuitive operations than the normal screen. Note • The Photo Creativity function is only available when an E-mount lens is designed more for shooting. (Soft Skin Effect): Adjusts the level of the Soft Skin Effect. (Self-timer/Continuous Adv.): Sets...
... of the background. (Picture Effect): Selects the desired effect filter for intuitive operations than the normal screen. Note • The Photo Creativity function is only available when an E-mount lens is designed more for shooting. (Soft Skin Effect): Adjusts the level of the Soft Skin Effect. (Self-timer/Continuous Adv.): Sets...
Instruction Manual
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...Sunset/ Night Portrait/Night View/Hand-held Twilight) Shoots with panoramic size. Adjusts the range in gray. GB 49 Checking the functions available Menu list When you to select a shooting mode, such as exposure mode, panoramic, Scene Selection. Items that cannot be set ... Color/High-key/High Contrast Monochrome/Toy Camera) Reduces the camera shake when shooting a slightly dark indoor scene or a telephoto. Checking the functions available x Shoot Mode Allows you press [Menu], six menu items; [Shoot Mode], [Camera], [Image Size], [Brightness/Color], [Playback], and [Setup],...
...Sunset/ Night Portrait/Night View/Hand-held Twilight) Shoots with panoramic size. Adjusts the range in gray. GB 49 Checking the functions available Menu list When you to select a shooting mode, such as exposure mode, panoramic, Scene Selection. Items that cannot be set ... Color/High-key/High Contrast Monochrome/Toy Camera) Reduces the camera shake when shooting a slightly dark indoor scene or a telephoto. Checking the functions available x Shoot Mode Allows you press [Menu], six menu items; [Shoot Mode], [Camera], [Image Size], [Brightness/Color], [Playback], and [Setup],...
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... camera when shooting panoramic images. (Right/Left/Up/Down) Selects the image size. (1280 × 720 (Fine)/1280 × 720 (Std)/VGA) Checking the functions available x Brightness/Color Allows you to set the image size and aspect ratio, etc. Exposure Comp. x Image Size Allows you to make brightness settings such as...
... camera when shooting panoramic images. (Right/Left/Up/Down) Selects the image size. (1280 × 720 (Fine)/1280 × 720 (Std)/VGA) Checking the functions available x Brightness/Color Allows you to set the image size and aspect ratio, etc. Exposure Comp. x Image Size Allows you to make brightness settings such as...
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.../AdobeRGB) Sets camera shake compensation. (On/Off) Sets whether or not to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Checking the functions available Shooting Settings AF Illuminator Red Eye Reduction Auto Review Grid Line Peaking Level Peaking Color Histogram MF Assist Color Space SteadyShot Release w/oLens Long Exposure...
.../AdobeRGB) Sets camera shake compensation. (On/Off) Sets whether or not to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Checking the functions available Shooting Settings AF Illuminator Red Eye Reduction Auto Review Grid Line Peaking Level Peaking Color Histogram MF Assist Color Space SteadyShot Release w/oLens Long Exposure...