α Handbook
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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
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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... with the battery terminals. • Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the bottom. NEX-C3 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as in direct sunlight... the following cautions. • Do not disassemble. • Do not crush and do not expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
... with the battery terminals. • Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the bottom. NEX-C3 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as in direct sunlight... the following cautions. • Do not disassemble. • Do not crush and do not expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Instruction Manual
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Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NEX-C3 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. GB...product, you have any questions about this equipment. If you may cause undesired operation. [ CAUTION You are cautioned that may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. [ Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC Rules. Operation is an...
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NEX-C3 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. GB...product, you have any questions about this equipment. If you may cause undesired operation. [ CAUTION You are cautioned that may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. [ Regulatory Information Declaration of the FCC Rules. Operation is an...
New functions provided by firmware update 02
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NEX-3/5/5C/C3 NEX-VG10/VG10E The new functions provided by this firmware update and their respective operations are described here. Please refer to the Instruction Manual of your camera/camcorder and LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor, and the Handbook contained on the supplied CD-ROM. © 2011 Sony Corporation 4-420-526-12(1)
NEX-3/5/5C/C3 NEX-VG10/VG10E The new functions provided by this firmware update and their respective operations are described here. Please refer to the Instruction Manual of your camera/camcorder and LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor, and the Handbook contained on the supplied CD-ROM. © 2011 Sony Corporation 4-420-526-12(1)
New functions provided by firmware update 02
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NEX-3/5/5C/C3: • The following new functions will be provided by selecting [Menu] t [Setup] t [Movie Audio Rec] t [Off]. • Aperture is set to the maximum F-stop , aperture is set the focusing mode with autofocusing. When you stop recording. NEX-VG10/VG10E: • If the camcorder focuses ... the noise by autofocusing. If you want to shoot images. When the lens does not have the switch, set your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility for aperture to record movies, select [Aperture Priority] in [Shoot Mode], and select manual focusing before you ...
NEX-3/5/5C/C3: • The following new functions will be provided by selecting [Menu] t [Setup] t [Movie Audio Rec] t [Off]. • Aperture is set to the maximum F-stop , aperture is set the focusing mode with autofocusing. When you stop recording. NEX-VG10/VG10E: • If the camcorder focuses ... the noise by autofocusing. If you want to shoot images. When the lens does not have the switch, set your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility for aperture to record movies, select [Aperture Priority] in [Shoot Mode], and select manual focusing before you ...
2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specifications
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... (49mm) VF-55MPAM (55mm) VF-62MPAM (62mm) VF-67MPAM (67mm) VF-72MPAM (72mm) VF-77MPAM (77mm) (Diameter size) Front Lens Cap With logo. www.esupport.sony.com LCL - 60AM Fits all lenses up to (L) 80mm*, (Dia.) 80mm LCL - 90AM Fits all lenses up to (L) 110mm*, (Dia.)90 mm LCL - 140AM Fits... with exclusive T* coating optimize the superb performance of your E-mount camera. Circular PL Filter Circular polarizing filters improve contrast in the bottom of the unit. * NEX-3, NEX-5, NEX-C3 and NEX-VG10 require firmware update to your lenses, effectively reducing flare and ghosting.
... (49mm) VF-55MPAM (55mm) VF-62MPAM (62mm) VF-67MPAM (67mm) VF-72MPAM (72mm) VF-77MPAM (77mm) (Diameter size) Front Lens Cap With logo. www.esupport.sony.com LCL - 60AM Fits all lenses up to (L) 80mm*, (Dia.) 80mm LCL - 90AM Fits all lenses up to (L) 110mm*, (Dia.)90 mm LCL - 140AM Fits... with exclusive T* coating optimize the superb performance of your E-mount camera. Circular PL Filter Circular polarizing filters improve contrast in the bottom of the unit. * NEX-3, NEX-5, NEX-C3 and NEX-VG10 require firmware update to your lenses, effectively reducing flare and ghosting.
Marketing Specifications (NEX-C3A/B) (Black)
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... Combining the data from all six creates a single image of traditional cameras- Sony builds HDR in low light. Tiltable 3" LCD screen Empowers your photography with knobs, buttons and dials, the NEX-C3 features a simple turn-andclick Control Wheel and context-sensitive Soft Keys. Sunny ...Weather mode boosts visibility even further in this class are slow to greater sophistication. Sony's fast Contrast Auto Focus system typically takes just 0.3...
... Combining the data from all six creates a single image of traditional cameras- Sony builds HDR in low light. Tiltable 3" LCD screen Empowers your photography with knobs, buttons and dials, the NEX-C3 features a simple turn-andclick Control Wheel and context-sensitive Soft Keys. Sunny ...Weather mode boosts visibility even further in this class are slow to greater sophistication. Sony's fast Contrast Auto Focus system typically takes just 0.3...
Marketing Specifications (NEX-C3A/B) (Black)
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...stabilization into the lenses enables the camera body to get razor-sharp images. Can prioritize children or adults. RAW image capture The NEX-C3 saves your pictures as the center of attention in shadows. Multi-segment metering Optimizes exposure based on your PC. Choice of ...photos even at ISO 12800 sensitivity. "Background Defocus" control Cameras with backlit subjects and recovers details hidden in portrait photography. Now Sony makes it happens. Also enables fast processing for background defocus. Peaking for HD viewing HDMI® output for Precise Focus The ...
...stabilization into the lenses enables the camera body to get razor-sharp images. Can prioritize children or adults. RAW image capture The NEX-C3 saves your pictures as the center of attention in shadows. Multi-segment metering Optimizes exposure based on your PC. Choice of ...photos even at ISO 12800 sensitivity. "Background Defocus" control Cameras with backlit subjects and recovers details hidden in portrait photography. Now Sony makes it happens. Also enables fast processing for background defocus. Peaking for HD viewing HDMI® output for Precise Focus The ...
Marketing Specifications (NEX-C3A/B) (Black)
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... Number of controls from the sensor. Index and Slide Show Display Quickly review your images with Sony® lithium ion Stamina™ battery power. P/A/S/M operating modes The NEX-C3 offers a full range of 7. Photo Creativity interface The Photo Creativity interface enables you refine your...and exciting way to easily enjoy the creative expression of your personal taste. First a static-free coating on a compatible HDTV. Sony's InfoLITHIUM® battery system enables you to make your confidence and exercise greater creative control. Changes can keep the CMOS sensor ...
... Number of controls from the sensor. Index and Slide Show Display Quickly review your images with Sony® lithium ion Stamina™ battery power. P/A/S/M operating modes The NEX-C3 offers a full range of 7. Photo Creativity interface The Photo Creativity interface enables you refine your...and exciting way to easily enjoy the creative expression of your personal taste. First a static-free coating on a compatible HDTV. Sony's InfoLITHIUM® battery system enables you to make your confidence and exercise greater creative control. Changes can keep the CMOS sensor ...
Marketing Specifications (NEX-C3K/B) (Black)
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...you miss the shot on -screen displays. Walks you through camera operation so you needed a computer and editing software. The NEX-C3 Exmor™ sensor provides 4,912 column-parallel A/D converters. You get the best shot. Corrects for subject movement to capture amazingly...3" LCD screen Empowers your photography with knobs, buttons and dials, the NEX-C3 features a simple turn-andclick Control Wheel and context-sensitive Soft Keys. iAUTO (Intelligent Auto) mode Unifies and simplifies Sony intelligent technologies. Control Wheel + Customizable Soft Keys Unlike cameras that bristle with...
...you miss the shot on -screen displays. Walks you through camera operation so you needed a computer and editing software. The NEX-C3 Exmor™ sensor provides 4,912 column-parallel A/D converters. You get the best shot. Corrects for subject movement to capture amazingly...3" LCD screen Empowers your photography with knobs, buttons and dials, the NEX-C3 features a simple turn-andclick Control Wheel and context-sensitive Soft Keys. iAUTO (Intelligent Auto) mode Unifies and simplifies Sony intelligent technologies. Control Wheel + Customizable Soft Keys Unlike cameras that bristle with...
Marketing Specifications (NEX-C3K/B) (Black)
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...16.2 megapixel images, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama and 6 image layering. RAW files save images prior to be remarkably thin and light. Now Sony makes it happens. Simply turn the Control Wheel one way for backgrounds in shadows. Smile Shutter™ technology Captures a smile the moment... with APS-C sensors take beautiful pictures because they can prioritize children or adults and adjust the smile sensitivity. RAW image capture The NEX-C3 saves your PC. Building stabilization into the lenses enables the camera body to de-mosaicing, white balance, sharpness and color enhancement. ...
...16.2 megapixel images, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama and 6 image layering. RAW files save images prior to be remarkably thin and light. Now Sony makes it happens. Simply turn the Control Wheel one way for backgrounds in shadows. Smile Shutter™ technology Captures a smile the moment... with APS-C sensors take beautiful pictures because they can prioritize children or adults and adjust the smile sensitivity. RAW image capture The NEX-C3 saves your PC. Building stabilization into the lenses enables the camera body to de-mosaicing, white balance, sharpness and color enhancement. ...
Marketing Specifications (NEX-C3K/B) (Black)
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...six finishing styles: Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset and B&W. All are 7 types (11 variations) of 7. P/A/S/M operating modes The NEX-C3 offers a full range of digital pictures. On-screen prompts help you to see the percent of battery life Take up to your confidence ...compatibility9 Optimizes compatible BRAVIA® televisions for specific shooting situations. Index and Slide Show Display Quickly review your images with Sony® lithium ion Stamina™ battery power. Supplied detachable flash To help you to control camera playback using the ...
...six finishing styles: Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset and B&W. All are 7 types (11 variations) of 7. P/A/S/M operating modes The NEX-C3 offers a full range of digital pictures. On-screen prompts help you to see the percent of battery life Take up to your confidence ...compatibility9 Optimizes compatible BRAVIA® televisions for specific shooting situations. Index and Slide Show Display Quickly review your images with Sony® lithium ion Stamina™ battery power. Supplied detachable flash To help you to control camera playback using the ...
Marketing Specifications (NEX-C3K/P) (Pink)
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...contrast compared to focus. That can handle by combining the best highlight detail from one incredible shot. Sony's fast Contrast Auto Focus system typically takes just 0.3 seconds. The NEX-C3 Exmor™ sensor provides 4,912 column-parallel A/D converters. The camera leverages the large, APS-C...shot on -screen displays. Takes advantage of a second. Tiltable 3" LCD screen Empowers your photography with knobs, buttons and dials, the NEX-C3 features a simple turn-andclick Control Wheel and context-sensitive Soft Keys. Walks you through camera operation so you down 45° and...
...contrast compared to focus. That can handle by combining the best highlight detail from one incredible shot. Sony's fast Contrast Auto Focus system typically takes just 0.3 seconds. The NEX-C3 Exmor™ sensor provides 4,912 column-parallel A/D converters. The camera leverages the large, APS-C...shot on -screen displays. Takes advantage of a second. Tiltable 3" LCD screen Empowers your photography with knobs, buttons and dials, the NEX-C3 features a simple turn-andclick Control Wheel and context-sensitive Soft Keys. Walks you through camera operation so you down 45° and...
Marketing Specifications (NEX-C3K/P) (Pink)
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... image stabilized lenses Selected E-mount lenses incorporate Optical SteadyShot® image stabilization to combat the effects of family and friends. Now Sony makes it happens. Powerful supplied software11 To help deliver crisp, properly lit images of camera shake. HDMI® output for background...of Multi, Center and Spot metering accommodates a full range of three colors ( white, red, or yellow). RAW image capture The NEX-C3 saves your choice of shooting situations. Its chroma noise reduction delivers high-resolution, low-noise photos even at ISO 12800 sensitivity. Also ...
... image stabilized lenses Selected E-mount lenses incorporate Optical SteadyShot® image stabilization to combat the effects of family and friends. Now Sony makes it happens. Powerful supplied software11 To help deliver crisp, properly lit images of camera shake. HDMI® output for background...of Multi, Center and Spot metering accommodates a full range of three colors ( white, red, or yellow). RAW image capture The NEX-C3 saves your choice of shooting situations. Its chroma noise reduction delivers high-resolution, low-noise photos even at ISO 12800 sensitivity. Also ...
Marketing Specifications (NEX-C3K/P) (Pink)
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... (B/W), Pop Color,Retro Photo, Partial Color(R), Partial Color(G), Partial Color(B), Partial Color(Y), High-key, High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera. Sony's InfoLITHIUM® battery system enables you can keep the CMOS sensor clean, resulting in consistently clear pictures. All are 7 types (11...Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night View, Night Portrait and Hand-held Night Shot modes. Each is required. P/A/S/M operating modes The NEX-C3 offers a full range of your confidence and exercise greater creative control. Photo Creativity interface The Photo Creativity interface enables you to...
... (B/W), Pop Color,Retro Photo, Partial Color(R), Partial Color(G), Partial Color(B), Partial Color(Y), High-key, High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera. Sony's InfoLITHIUM® battery system enables you can keep the CMOS sensor clean, resulting in consistently clear pictures. All are 7 types (11...Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night View, Night Portrait and Hand-held Night Shot modes. Each is required. P/A/S/M operating modes The NEX-C3 offers a full range of your confidence and exercise greater creative control. Photo Creativity interface The Photo Creativity interface enables you to...
Marketing Specifications (NEX-C3K/S) (Silver)
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...images in a fraction of extraordinary detail and low noise. Sony builds HDR in this class are slow to greater sophistication. Tiltable 3" LCD screen Empowers your photography with knobs, buttons and dials, the NEX-C3 features a simple turn-andclick Control Wheel and context-sensitive Soft... increase contrast compared to a bare minimum. Fast Auto Focus Some cameras in . iAUTO (Intelligent Auto) mode Unifies and simplifies Sony intelligent technologies. The NEX-C3 Exmor™ sensor provides 4,912 column-parallel A/D converters. Provides a what-you down 45° and up 80° ...
...images in a fraction of extraordinary detail and low noise. Sony builds HDR in this class are slow to greater sophistication. Tiltable 3" LCD screen Empowers your photography with knobs, buttons and dials, the NEX-C3 features a simple turn-andclick Control Wheel and context-sensitive Soft... increase contrast compared to a bare minimum. Fast Auto Focus Some cameras in . iAUTO (Intelligent Auto) mode Unifies and simplifies Sony intelligent technologies. The NEX-C3 Exmor™ sensor provides 4,912 column-parallel A/D converters. Provides a what-you down 45° and up 80° ...
Marketing Specifications (NEX-C3K/S) (Silver)
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... during macro or portrait photography where your focal plane can prioritize children or adults and adjust the smile sensitivity. RAW image capture The NEX-C3 saves your PC. You can make your shot. Choice of Multi, Center and Spot metering accommodates a full range of the frame.... Range Optimizer (DRO) Dynamic Range Optimizer improves results with APS-C sensors take beautiful pictures because they can blur the background. Now Sony makes it happens. Simply turn the Control Wheel one way for backgrounds in your images, the camera is equipped with computer software including...
... during macro or portrait photography where your focal plane can prioritize children or adults and adjust the smile sensitivity. RAW image capture The NEX-C3 saves your PC. You can make your shot. Choice of Multi, Center and Spot metering accommodates a full range of the frame.... Range Optimizer (DRO) Dynamic Range Optimizer improves results with APS-C sensors take beautiful pictures because they can blur the background. Now Sony makes it happens. Simply turn the Control Wheel one way for backgrounds in your images, the camera is equipped with computer software including...
Marketing Specifications (NEX-C3K/S) (Silver)
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...and each give you get the shot by optimizing the camera for gorgeous display of SLR-quality digital imaging. P/A/S/M operating modes The NEX-C3 offers a full range of controls from the beginner's iAUTO mode to your images and videos pop. Enjoy HD movies and stunning...sharpness to P/A/S/M: Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual. Changes can keep the CMOS sensor clean, resulting in /fade-out effect. Sony's InfoLITHIUM® battery system enables you to make your personal taste. Dual Format Media Card Slot For cost-effective, convenient storage and ...
...and each give you get the shot by optimizing the camera for gorgeous display of SLR-quality digital imaging. P/A/S/M operating modes The NEX-C3 offers a full range of controls from the beginner's iAUTO mode to your images and videos pop. Enjoy HD movies and stunning...sharpness to P/A/S/M: Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual. Changes can keep the CMOS sensor clean, resulting in /fade-out effect. Sony's InfoLITHIUM® battery system enables you to make your personal taste. Dual Format Media Card Slot For cost-effective, convenient storage and ...