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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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...in the order indicated. Search for a function you want to use this handbook, the sequence of operations is convenient when searching for information by sample photos. Operate the camera in this handbook In this handbook Click on a button at upper right on the cover and each page to jump ... information by keyword. Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to the correct operation of the camera. Search for information by function. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Notes on using the camera How to use . z Indicates information that is indicated by .
...in the order indicated. Search for a function you want to use this handbook, the sequence of operations is convenient when searching for information by sample photos. Operate the camera in this handbook In this handbook Click on a button at upper right on the cover and each page to jump ... information by keyword. Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to the correct operation of the camera. Search for information by function. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Notes on using the camera How to use . z Indicates information that is indicated by .
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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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... those descriptions in addition to the shooting tips displayed on a photo, the screen will jump to capture in parentheses for details of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Sample photo search "This is the scene I want to the page describing the function recommended for shooting that kind of the camera. Shooting... photo. See the pages in a photo, but how can I do?" Click! 5GB Continued r Table of operation. You may find the answer by going through the sample photos listed here. Click the desired...
... those descriptions in addition to the shooting tips displayed on a photo, the screen will jump to capture in parentheses for details of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Sample photo search "This is the scene I want to the page describing the function recommended for shooting that kind of the camera. Shooting... photo. See the pages in a photo, but how can I do?" Click! 5GB Continued r Table of operation. You may find the answer by going through the sample photos listed here. Click the desired...
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Shooting people 29 Only the main subject is in focus by defocusing the background (29) 67 A happy smile (67) 40 A person in front of night view (40) 57 A group photo (57, 58) 69 With soft skin tones (69) 59 The same scene with different brightness (59) 44 In candle light (44) 76 A moving person (76) 60 A person lit from behind (60) Index 6GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Shooting people 29 Only the main subject is in focus by defocusing the background (29) 67 A happy smile (67) 40 A person in front of night view (40) 57 A group photo (57, 58) 69 With soft skin tones (69) 59 The same scene with different brightness (59) 44 In candle light (44) 76 A moving person (76) 60 A person lit from behind (60) Index 6GB Continued r
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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 landscapes 36 The sky in vivid colors (36) 51 Running water (51) 83 Vivid green colors (83) 83 Colored leaves (83) 45 Panoramic photos (45) 81 Scenery with a wide range of brightness (81) 81 Light outdoors shot from a dark interior (81) 29 Defocusing the background (29) 98 Keeping your shot level (98) Index 8GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Shooting landscapes 36 The sky in vivid colors (36) 51 Running water (51) 83 Vivid green colors (83) 83 Colored leaves (83) 45 Panoramic photos (45) 81 Scenery with a wide range of brightness (81) 81 Light outdoors shot from a dark interior (81) 29 Defocusing the background (29) 98 Keeping your shot level (98) Index 8GB 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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.../Smile Shutter lamp E Speaker F Microphone* G Smart Accessory Terminal H Lens I Lens release button J Mount K Image sensor** L Lens contacts** M (USB) terminal (147) N Hook for details of contents Sample photo Menu search search Identifying parts When the lens is removed See the pages in parentheses for shoulder strap O HDMI terminal (139) P Light sensor Q LCD...
.../Smile Shutter lamp E Speaker F Microphone* G Smart Accessory Terminal H Lens I Lens release button J Mount K Image sensor** L Lens contacts** M (USB) terminal (147) N Hook for details of contents Sample photo Menu search search Identifying parts When the lens is removed See the pages in parentheses for shoulder strap O HDMI terminal (139) P Light sensor Q LCD...
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Flash A Image sensor position mark (61) B Battery cover C Memory card cover D Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a soft clean cloth. You ...
Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Flash A Image sensor position mark (61) B Battery cover C Memory card cover D Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a soft clean cloth. You ...
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E16 mm F2.8 (supplied with NEX-C3D/C3K) A Hood index B Focusing ring C Zoom ring D Focal-length scale E Focal-length index F Lens contacts* G Mounting index * Do not touch this part directly. 13GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Lens E18 - 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-C3A/C3D) A Converter index* B Focusing ring C Lens contacts** D Mounting index * A converter is sold separately. ** Do not touch this part directly.
E16 mm F2.8 (supplied with NEX-C3D/C3K) A Hood index B Focusing ring C Zoom ring D Focal-length scale E Focal-length index F Lens contacts* G Mounting index * Do not touch this part directly. 13GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Lens E18 - 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-C3A/C3D) A Converter index* B Focusing ring C Lens contacts** D Mounting index * A converter is sold separately. ** Do not touch this part directly.
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You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the screen to indicate the camera status. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search List of movies Remaining battery Scene Recognition icons Flash charge in progress AF illuminator 14GB Continued r Shooting standby A Display P A S M Indication Shoot ...
You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the screen to indicate the camera status. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search List of movies Remaining battery Scene Recognition icons Flash charge in progress AF illuminator 14GB Continued r Shooting standby A Display P A S M Indication Shoot ...
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.../12 Image number/Number of images recorded in the date or selected folder SteadyShot Appears when HDR did not work on the image. 15GB Index Sample photo Menu search search Table of contents Tips C Display ±0.0 Indication Does not record sound during movie recording Camera shake warning Overheating warning Database file...
.../12 Image number/Number of images recorded in the date or selected folder SteadyShot Appears when HDR did not work on the image. 15GB Index Sample photo Menu search search Table of contents Tips C Display ±0.0 Indication Does not record sound during movie recording Camera shake warning Overheating warning Database file...
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.... The arrow means you can browse through them by turning or pressing the top/bottom/ left /top/bottom parts of the camera. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Basic operations Using the control wheel and soft keys The control wheel and soft keys allow you to use various...
.... The arrow means you can browse through them by turning or pressing the top/bottom/ left /top/bottom parts of the camera. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Basic operations Using the control wheel and soft keys The control wheel and soft keys allow you to use various...
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... C (pages 111 and 112). A In this handbook, the soft keys are indicated by the icon or the function shown on the context. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Soft keys The soft keys have different roles, depending on the screen. To use the function shown at the lower right...
... C (pages 111 and 112). A In this handbook, the soft keys are indicated by the icon or the function shown on the context. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Soft keys The soft keys have different roles, depending on the screen. To use the function shown at the lower right...
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... shake when shooting a slightly dark indoor scene or a telephoto. Adjusts the range in the menu Menu search You can enjoy automatic shooting with panoramic size. Sample photo Menu search search Index 1 Press [Menu]. 2 Select the desired item by pressing the top/bottom/left/right parts of the control wheel, and then...
... shake when shooting a slightly dark indoor scene or a telephoto. Adjusts the range in the menu Menu search You can enjoy automatic shooting with panoramic size. Sample photo Menu search search Index 1 Press [Menu]. 2 Select the desired item by pressing the top/bottom/left/right parts of the control wheel, and then...
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Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Sets the sensitivity of contents Sample photo Menu search search Camera Allows you to customize settings, except for detecting smiles. Index Image Size Allows you to access all shooting tips. Still ...
Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Sets the sensitivity of contents Sample photo Menu search search Camera Allows you to customize settings, except for detecting smiles. Index Image Size Allows you to access all shooting tips. Still ...
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... protection. Selects the method used for the brightness of the image right after shooting. 20GB Continued r Adjusts the amount of movies to set playback functions. Sample photo Menu search search Index Playback Allows you to play back. Enlarges the image. Selects the image processing method. Selects a still image or movie to...
... protection. Selects the method used for the brightness of the image right after shooting. 20GB Continued r Adjusts the amount of movies to set playback functions. Sample photo Menu search search Index Playback Allows you to play back. Enlarges the image. Selects the image processing method. Selects a still image or movie to...