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...but not limited to product issues due to acts of God, misuse, limitations of technology, or modification of protection to the Sony authorized service facility specified. Instructions: To obtain warranty service, you . This Limited Warranty only covers product issues caused by any...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 your rights and obligations with respect...
...but not limited to product issues due to acts of God, misuse, limitations of technology, or modification of protection to the Sony authorized service facility specified. Instructions: To obtain warranty service, you . This Limited Warranty only covers product issues caused by any...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 your rights and obligations with respect...
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4-275-473-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α Handbook Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index NEX-C3 GB © 2011 Sony Corporation
4-275-473-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α Handbook Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index NEX-C3 GB © 2011 Sony Corporation
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Search for information by function. Search for information by sample photos. Marks and notations used in a listing of the camera. Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to the correct operation of menu items. Search for information by arrows (t). This is shown by keyword...a function you want to use this handbook, the sequence of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Notes on using the camera How to use . Operate the camera in the book. z Indicates information that is indicated by clicking on the page numbers mentioned in the order indicated. You ...
Search for information by function. Search for information by sample photos. Marks and notations used in a listing of the camera. Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to the correct operation of menu items. Search for information by arrows (t). This is shown by keyword...a function you want to use this handbook, the sequence of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Notes on using the camera How to use . Operate the camera in the book. z Indicates information that is indicated by clicking on the page numbers mentioned in the order indicated. You ...
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Sample photo search 5 Identifying parts 11 List of icons on the screen 14 Basic operations Using the control wheel and soft keys 16 Menu search 18 Shooting images 23 Playing back images 25 Deleting images 27 Photo Creativity 28 Using functions with the control wheel DISP (Display Contents 34 (Exposure Comp 36 (Image Index 37 Using functions in the menu Shoot Mode 18 Camera 19 Image Size 19 Brightness/Color 20 Playback 20 Setup 20 3GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Sample photo search 5 Identifying parts 11 List of icons on the screen 14 Basic operations Using the control wheel and soft keys 16 Menu search 18 Shooting images 23 Playing back images 25 Deleting images 27 Photo Creativity 28 Using functions with the control wheel DISP (Display Contents 34 (Exposure Comp 36 (Image Index 37 Using functions in the menu Shoot Mode 18 Camera 19 Image Size 19 Brightness/Color 20 Playback 20 Setup 20 3GB Continued r
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Connecting with other equipment Viewing images on a TV 139 Using with your computer 142 Using the software 144 Connecting the camera to the computer 147 Printing still images 149 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 150 Warning messages 156 Others Using the camera abroad 159 Memory card 160 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 162 Battery charger 164 Mount Adaptor 165 Cleaning 166 Index Index 167 Index 4GB
Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Connecting with other equipment Viewing images on a TV 139 Using with your computer 142 Using the software 144 Connecting the camera to the computer 147 Printing still images 149 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 150 Warning messages 156 Others Using the camera abroad 159 Memory card 160 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 162 Battery charger 164 Mount Adaptor 165 Cleaning 166 Index Index 167 Index 4GB
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... macro photos (page 7) Shooting landscapes (page 8) Shooting sunset/night views (page 9) Shooting fast moving subjects (page 10) If you click on the screen of the camera. See the pages in a photo, but how can I want to the page describing the function recommended for details of operation. Table of contents Sample photo...
... macro photos (page 7) Shooting landscapes (page 8) Shooting sunset/night views (page 9) Shooting fast moving subjects (page 10) If you click on the screen of the camera. See the pages in a photo, but how can I want to the page describing the function recommended for details of operation. Table of contents Sample photo...
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Shooting macro photos 29 Defocusing the background (29) 40 Flowers (40) 61 Focusing manually (61) 76 Preventing camera shake for indoor shots (76) 77 Adjusting the color to indoor light (77) 80 Lowering the amount of flash light (80) 36 In better brightness (36) 36 Making food look appealing (33, 36) Index 7GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Shooting macro photos 29 Defocusing the background (29) 40 Flowers (40) 61 Focusing manually (61) 76 Preventing camera shake for indoor shots (76) 77 Adjusting the color to indoor light (77) 80 Lowering the amount of flash light (80) 36 In better brightness (36) 36 Making food look appealing (33, 36) Index 7GB Continued r
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Shooting sunset/night views 40 Holding the camera by hand (40) 50 Fireworks (50) 59 The same scene in different brightness (59) 40 Shooting the red of the sunset beautifully (40) 60 Trail of light (60) 29 Defocusing the background (29) 57 Preventing camera shake (57) Index 9GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Shooting sunset/night views 40 Holding the camera by hand (40) 50 Fireworks (50) 59 The same scene in different brightness (59) 40 Shooting the red of the sunset beautifully (40) 60 Trail of light (60) 29 Defocusing the background (29) 57 Preventing camera shake (57) Index 9GB Continued r
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Shooting fast moving subjects 64 Following a moving subject (64) 61 With the subject approaching the camera (61) 51 Expressing vigorous action (51) 56 Capturing the best moment (56) Index 10GB
Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Shooting fast moving subjects 64 Following a moving subject (64) 61 With the subject approaching the camera (61) 51 Expressing vigorous action (51) 56 Capturing the best moment (56) Index 10GB
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...) B Battery cover C Memory card cover D Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a soft clean cloth. Table of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. E Battery compartment F Connection plate cover Use this part directly. You will be unable to firmly secure the...
...) B Battery cover C Memory card cover D Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a soft clean cloth. Table of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. E Battery compartment F Connection plate cover Use this part directly. You will be unable to firmly secure the...
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... icons Flash charge in progress AF illuminator 14GB Continued r 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 Scene Selection Picture Effect Graphic display Image size/Aspect ratio of still images Index Movie recording Playback RAW...
... icons Flash charge in progress AF illuminator 14GB Continued r 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 Scene Selection Picture Effect Graphic display Image size/Aspect ratio of still images Index Movie recording Playback RAW...
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Display 101-0012 1 B Display Menu Shoot Mode Shoot. Tips C Display ±0.0 Indication Does not record sound during movie recording Camera shake warning Overheating warning Database file full/ Database file error Histogram Display AWB 7500K G9 Still image/Movie Playback folder - File number Protect Print order ...
Display 101-0012 1 B Display Menu Shoot Mode Shoot. Tips C Display ±0.0 Indication Does not record sound during movie recording Camera shake warning Overheating warning Database file full/ Database file error Histogram Display AWB 7500K G9 Still image/Movie Playback folder - File number Protect Print order ...
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.... When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to the control wheel. Press the center to use various functions of the camera. You can turn or press the right/left /right parts of the control wheel. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Basic operations...
.... When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to the control wheel. Press the center to use various functions of the camera. You can turn or press the right/left /right parts of the control wheel. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Basic operations...
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... with preset settings according 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. Shoots with the desired effects to express the movement of ... Auto Scene Selection Picture Effect Anti Motion Blur Sweep Panorama 3D Sweep Panorama Manual Exposure Shutter Priority Aperture Priority The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings. Reduces the camera shake when shooting a slightly dark indoor scene or a telephoto.
... with preset settings according 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. Shoots with the desired effects to express the movement of ... Auto Scene Selection Picture Effect Anti Motion Blur Sweep Panorama 3D Sweep Panorama Manual Exposure Shutter Priority Aperture Priority The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings. Reduces the camera shake when shooting a slightly dark indoor scene or a telephoto.
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...function for the exposure (shutter speed and aperture). Selects the method used to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Sets the sensitivity of contents Sample photo Menu search search Camera Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket ... ratio. Selects the image size of the Soft Skin Effect. Selects the direction to fire the flash. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Allows you to customize settings, except for detecting smiles. Still Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality 3D...
...function for the exposure (shutter speed and aperture). Selects the method used to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Sets the sensitivity of contents Sample photo Menu search search Camera Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket ... ratio. Selects the image size of the Soft Skin Effect. Selects the direction to fire the flash. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Allows you to customize settings, except for detecting smiles. Still Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality 3D...
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.... Enlarges the image. Shooting Settings AF Illuminator Red Eye Reduction Auto Review Sets the AF illuminator to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Table of contents Brightness/Color Allows you to assist auto-focusing in red. Sets the ISO sensitivity. Setup Allows you to print, or makes...
.... Enlarges the image. Shooting Settings AF Illuminator Red Eye Reduction Auto Review Sets the AF illuminator to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Table of contents Brightness/Color Allows you to assist auto-focusing in red. Sets the ISO sensitivity. Setup Allows you to print, or makes...
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... for high ISO sensitivity shootings. Assigns a function to clean the image sensor. Sets the date and time. Sets the time to turn the camera to release the shutter when there is no lens. Selects the color of images. Displays the histogram of color reproduction. Changes the range of ...exposure shootings. Selects the sound produced when you to the right key on or off. Turns the Help Guide on the control wheel. Sets camera shake compensation. Selects the language used to the left key on the screen. Selects the method used for the peaking function. Sets the sound...
... for high ISO sensitivity shootings. Assigns a function to clean the image sensor. Sets the date and time. Sets the time to turn the camera to release the shutter when there is no lens. Selects the color of images. Displays the histogram of color reproduction. Changes the range of ...exposure shootings. Selects the sound produced when you to the right key on or off. Turns the Help Guide on the control wheel. Sets camera shake compensation. Selects the language used to the left key on the screen. Selects the method used for the peaking function. Sets the sound...
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... Sample photo Menu search search Demo Mode Sets whether or not to the factory-settings. Index 22GB Reset Default Resets the camera to display the demonstration with movies. Folder Name Selects the folder name format. Recover Image DB Repairs the image database file of the... camera when an Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camera. Select Shoot. Memory Card Tool Format Formats the memory card. Eye-Fi Setup* Upload Settings Sets the upload...
... Sample photo Menu search search Demo Mode Sets whether or not to the factory-settings. Index 22GB Reset Default Resets the camera to display the demonstration with movies. Folder Name Selects the folder name format. Recover Image DB Repairs the image database file of the... camera when an Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camera. Select Shoot. Memory Card Tool Format Formats the memory card. Eye-Fi Setup* Upload Settings Sets the upload...
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... 29 minutes or 2 GB. Note • You can continuously record a movie for up to shoot. Scene Recognition icon and guide • The camera recognizes (Night View), (Tripod Night View), (Night Portrait), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Portrait), (Landscape), or (Macro), and displays the corresponding ...icon and guide on the ambient temperatures or recording conditions. z On Scene Recognition The Scene Recognition function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and allows you to the situation, and adjusts the settings. 1 Adjust the LCD monitor angle, and hold...
... 29 minutes or 2 GB. Note • You can continuously record a movie for up to shoot. Scene Recognition icon and guide • The camera recognizes (Night View), (Tripod Night View), (Night Portrait), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Portrait), (Landscape), or (Macro), and displays the corresponding ...icon and guide on the ambient temperatures or recording conditions. z On Scene Recognition The Scene Recognition function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and allows you to the situation, and adjusts the settings. 1 Adjust the LCD monitor angle, and hold...
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... lit lit z flashing Status Focus locked. The contrast between the subject and the background is distant. - The subject is difficult to focus on When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the focus indicator blinks. Index 24GB Still focusing. It is dark and the subject is poor. - The subject is...
... lit lit z flashing Status Focus locked. The contrast between the subject and the background is distant. - The subject is difficult to focus on When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the focus indicator blinks. Index 24GB Still focusing. It is dark and the subject is poor. - The subject is...