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...-applied serial number has been altered or removed from state to its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of the product, Sony will , at its option, (i) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (ii) replace the product wiffla new or ... A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. 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 the time periods and as fuses or batteries...
...-applied serial number has been altered or removed from state to its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of the product, Sony will , at its option, (i) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (ii) replace the product wiffla new or ... A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. 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 the time periods and as fuses or batteries...
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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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Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Notes on using the camera How to use . Search for information by . Operate the camera in the book. This is shown by clicking on the cover and each page to jump to the corresponding page. Search for information in ...is convenient when searching for information by keyword. z Indicates information that is indicated by function. You can jump to the correct operation of the camera. Marks and notations used in this handbook In this handbook Click on a button at upper right on the page numbers mentioned in the order ...
Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Notes on using the camera How to use . Search for information by . Operate the camera in the book. This is shown by clicking on the cover and each page to jump to the corresponding page. Search for information in ...is convenient when searching for information by keyword. z Indicates information that is indicated by function. You can jump to the correct operation of the camera. Marks and notations used in this handbook In this handbook Click on a button at upper right on the page numbers mentioned in the order ...
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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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Table of operation. See the pages in parentheses for shooting that kind of the camera. Click the desired sample photo. Click! 5GB Continued r You may find the answer by going through the sample photos listed here. Shooting people (page 6) Shooting ...
Table of operation. See the pages in parentheses for shooting that kind of the camera. Click the desired sample photo. Click! 5GB Continued r You may find the answer by going through the sample photos listed here. Shooting people (page 6) Shooting ...
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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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You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). G Access lamp H Memory card insertion slot A Screw B Flash* C Connector* * Do not touch this when using an .... E Battery compartment F Connection plate cover Use this part directly. If it off with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. Index 12GB Continued r
You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). G Access lamp H Memory card insertion slot A Screw B Flash* C Connector* * Do not touch this when using an .... E Battery compartment F Connection plate cover Use this part directly. If it off with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. Index 12GB Continued r
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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.
... 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.
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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 ...
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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... parts of the control wheel following the on the control wheel (pages 109 and 110). When options are assigned to use various functions 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...
... parts of the control wheel following the on the control wheel (pages 109 and 110). When options are assigned to use various functions 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...
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... Menu search You can enjoy automatic shooting with the desired effects to the subject or condition. Shoots 3D panoramic images used for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as exposure mode, panoramic, Scene Selection. Table of contents Using functions in focus, or ... express the movement of the control wheel, and then press the center. 3 Following the instructions on a 3D compatible TV. Reduces the camera shake when shooting a slightly dark indoor scene or a telephoto. Adjusts the shutter speed to select a shooting mode, such as shooting, playback,...
... Menu search You can enjoy automatic shooting with the desired effects to the subject or condition. Shoots 3D panoramic images used for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as exposure mode, panoramic, Scene Selection. Table of contents Using functions in focus, or ... express the movement of the control wheel, and then press the center. 3 Following the instructions on a 3D compatible TV. Reduces the camera shake when shooting a slightly dark indoor scene or a telephoto. Adjusts the shutter speed to select a shooting mode, such as shooting, playback,...
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...the drive mode, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. Sets the sensitivity of contents Sample photo Menu search search Camera Allows you to customize settings, except for detecting smiles. Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Precision Dig... shooting screen. Switches the information to suit the faces. Selects the direction to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Index Image Size Allows you to access all shooting tips. Selects the...
...the drive mode, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. Sets the sensitivity of contents Sample photo Menu search search Camera Allows you to customize settings, except for detecting smiles. Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Precision Dig... shooting screen. Switches the information to suit the faces. Selects the direction to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Index Image Size Allows you to access all shooting tips. Selects the...
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... images. Sets the sound volume of the image right after shooting. 20GB Continued r Switches the information to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Setup Allows you to be displayed on the playback screen. Provides pre-flash before shooting when using the flash, to play back. Sets the...
... images. Sets the sound volume of the image right after shooting. 20GB Continued r Switches the information to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Setup Allows you to be displayed on the playback screen. Provides pre-flash before shooting when using the flash, to play back. Sets the...
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...luminance distribution. Displays the histogram of the LCD monitor. Sets whether or not to the soft key B. Sets whether or not to operate the camera with a specific color. Sets the color used for a USB connection. Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Selects a method to display wide... Sets the date and time. Assigns a function to the left key on or off. Selects the sound produced when you are using the camera. Allows you to adjust the composition of in-focus ranges with a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV's Remote Control. Turns the Help Guide on...
...luminance distribution. Displays the histogram of the LCD monitor. Sets whether or not to the soft key B. Sets whether or not to operate the camera with a specific color. Sets the color used for a USB connection. Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Selects a method to display wide... Sets the date and time. Assigns a function to the left key on or off. Selects the sound produced when you are using the camera. Allows you to adjust the composition of in-focus ranges with a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV's Remote Control. Turns the Help Guide on...
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...when inconsistencies are found. File Number Selects the method used . * Appears when an Eye-Fi card (sold separately) is inserted in the camera. Display Card Space Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the recordable number of still images on the memory card. Index 22GB Table... of contents Sample photo Menu search search Demo Mode Sets whether or not to images. Reset Default Resets the camera to the factory-settings. Folder Name Selects the folder name format. New Folder Creates a new folder. Memory Card Tool Format Formats the ...
...when inconsistencies are found. File Number Selects the method used . * Appears when an Eye-Fi card (sold separately) is inserted in the camera. Display Card Space Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the recordable number of still images on the memory card. Index 22GB Table... of contents Sample photo Menu search search Demo Mode Sets whether or not to images. Reset Default Resets the camera to the factory-settings. Folder Name Selects the folder name format. New Folder Creates a new folder. Memory Card Tool Format Formats the ...
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... You can continuously record a movie for up to shoot. z On Scene Recognition The Scene Recognition function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and allows you to stop recording. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Shooting...or 2 GB. The recording time may vary depending on the LCD monitor when the scene is explained here. 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 ...
... You can continuously record a movie for up to shoot. z On Scene Recognition The Scene Recognition function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and allows you to stop recording. Table of contents Sample photo Menu search search Index Shooting...or 2 GB. The recording time may vary depending on the LCD monitor when the scene is explained here. 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 ...
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... is poor. - The subject is backlit. The subject is seen through glass. - It is dark and the subject is difficult to focus on When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the focus indicator blinks. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting. Table of contents Sample photo Menu...
... is poor. - The subject is backlit. The subject is seen through glass. - It is dark and the subject is difficult to focus on When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the focus indicator blinks. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting. Table of contents Sample photo Menu...