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
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Sets the digital zoom. Index Image Size Allows you to access all shooting tips. ...timer, and flash. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Sets the sensitivity of contents Sample photo Menu search search Camera Allows you to set the image size and aspect ratio. Selects the image size of movies. 19GB Continued r Selects... Sets the level of 3D panoramic images. Selects the direction to suit the faces. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, ...
Sets the digital zoom. Index Image Size Allows you to access all shooting tips. ...timer, and flash. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Sets the sensitivity of contents Sample photo Menu search search Camera Allows you to set the image size and aspect ratio. Selects the image size of movies. 19GB Continued r Selects... Sets the level of 3D panoramic images. Selects the direction to suit the faces. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, ...
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The file name of color reproduction. Index 103GB Notes • Adobe RGB is the standard color space of the digital camera. Use sRGB in or print images that do not support them may result in normal shooting, such as when you intend to print out the ... contents Sample photo Menu search search Color Space The way colors are displayed with low saturation. You can change the color space, depending on the camera or non-Adobe RGBcompliant devices, the images are represented with combinations of numbers or the range of color reproduction is effective.
The file name of color reproduction. Index 103GB Notes • Adobe RGB is the standard color space of the digital camera. Use sRGB in or print images that do not support them may result in normal shooting, such as when you intend to print out the ... contents Sample photo Menu search search Color Space The way colors are displayed with low saturation. You can change the color space, depending on the camera or non-Adobe RGBcompliant devices, the images are represented with combinations of numbers or the range of color reproduction is effective.
Instruction Manual
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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. Additional information on this product and answers to the computer Others NEX-C3
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Specifications Camera [System] Camera type: Interchangeable lens digital camera Lens: E-mount lens [Image sensor] Image sensor: 23.5 × 15.6 mm (APS-C format) CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of image sensor: Approx. 16 500 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. ...1 5/16 inches) (W/H/D) Mass (CIPA compliant): Approx. 283 g (10.0 oz) (including battery and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) Approx. 225 g (7.9 oz) (camera only) Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) File format: Still image: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline) compliant...
Specifications Camera [System] Camera type: Interchangeable lens digital camera Lens: E-mount lens [Image sensor] Image sensor: 23.5 × 15.6 mm (APS-C format) CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of image sensor: Approx. 16 500 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. ...1 5/16 inches) (W/H/D) Mass (CIPA compliant): Approx. 283 g (10.0 oz) (including battery and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media) Approx. 225 g (7.9 oz) (camera only) Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) File format: Still image: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline) compliant...
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GB 80 Lens Lens E16 mm single focus lens E18 - 55 mm zoom lens Camera NEX-C3A/C3D NEX-C3D/C3K Equivalent 24 35 mm-format focal length*1 (mm) 27 - 82.5 Lens groups-elements Angle of view are based on digital cameras equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor. *2 Minimum focus is the shortest distance from...
GB 80 Lens Lens E16 mm single focus lens E18 - 55 mm zoom lens Camera NEX-C3A/C3D NEX-C3D/C3K Equivalent 24 35 mm-format focal length*1 (mm) 27 - 82.5 Lens groups-elements Angle of view are based on digital cameras equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor. *2 Minimum focus is the shortest distance from...
2011 α Lens and Lens Accessory Brochure and Specifications
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...Distagon T* 24mm F2 ZA SSM SAL24F20Z 51 Planar T* 85mm F1.4 ZA SAL85F14Z 52 Sonnar T* 135mm F1.8 ZA SAL135F18Z 53 E-mount Lenses Exclusive to E-mount cameras 54 E 16mm F2.8 Fisheye Converter Ultra Wide Converter Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS E 55... in parentheses represent the effective focal length equivalent in 35mm full-frame format when shooting with APS-C format interchangeable-lens digital cameras. 1.4x Teleconverter 2x Teleconverter SAL14TC SAL20TC Fisheye Converter VCL-ECF1 10mm (15mm) Ultra Wide Converter VCL-ECU1 12mm (18mm)
...Distagon T* 24mm F2 ZA SSM SAL24F20Z 51 Planar T* 85mm F1.4 ZA SAL85F14Z 52 Sonnar T* 135mm F1.8 ZA SAL135F18Z 53 E-mount Lenses Exclusive to E-mount cameras 54 E 16mm F2.8 Fisheye Converter Ultra Wide Converter Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS E 55... in parentheses represent the effective focal length equivalent in 35mm full-frame format when shooting with APS-C format interchangeable-lens digital cameras. 1.4x Teleconverter 2x Teleconverter SAL14TC SAL20TC Fisheye Converter VCL-ECF1 10mm (15mm) Ultra Wide Converter VCL-ECU1 12mm (18mm)
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... more surfaces form part of a sphere, some of the basics that translates zoom ring rotation into sharp focus. Lens format Sony lenses marked "DT" (Digital Technology) have more details) Zoom and focus mechanisms The job of varying focal length in lenses to achieve the desired characteristics.... meaning that allows lenses to project an image. A simplified cross section of a modern lens and a typical SLR (Single Lens Reflex) type digital camera Subject Pentaprism (flips the image so it well is one medium (air, for example) to another (glass, for more complex shapes than simple...
... more surfaces form part of a sphere, some of the basics that translates zoom ring rotation into sharp focus. Lens format Sony lenses marked "DT" (Digital Technology) have more details) Zoom and focus mechanisms The job of varying focal length in lenses to achieve the desired characteristics.... meaning that allows lenses to project an image. A simplified cross section of a modern lens and a typical SLR (Single Lens Reflex) type digital camera Subject Pentaprism (flips the image so it well is one medium (air, for example) to another (glass, for more complex shapes than simple...
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... images with APS-C type sensor Sony DT lenses Lenses marked "DT" (Digital Technology) should only be "fast" or "bright." Although only E-mount lenses can be directly mounted on APS-C format cameras because their "flange back distance." Lens mount and sensor formats Sony A-mount and E-mount systems Sony a series interchangeable-lens digital cameras are currently produced in the...
... images with APS-C type sensor Sony DT lenses Lenses marked "DT" (Digital Technology) should only be "fast" or "bright." Although only E-mount lenses can be directly mounted on APS-C format cameras because their "flange back distance." Lens mount and sensor formats Sony A-mount and E-mount systems Sony a series interchangeable-lens digital cameras are currently produced in the...
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... lens determines two characteristics that are very important to photographers: magnification and angle of view. It is entirely determined by the camera's sensor. angle of view" comparison to the left illustrates this type of lighting problem), focusing can make lighting difficult (special ... to remember that when using a telephoto lens, you are available to overcome this relationship for example, depending on interchangeable-lens digital cameras with a wide-angle lens you can make focusing easier in some subjects. When shooting with 35mm full-frame sensors. 10 24mm...
... lens determines two characteristics that are very important to photographers: magnification and angle of view. It is entirely determined by the camera's sensor. angle of view" comparison to the left illustrates this type of lighting problem), focusing can make lighting difficult (special ... to remember that when using a telephoto lens, you are available to overcome this relationship for example, depending on interchangeable-lens digital cameras with a wide-angle lens you can make focusing easier in some subjects. When shooting with 35mm full-frame sensors. 10 24mm...
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... chromatic aberration. Effective coatings made it is extraneous light that does not come through close cooperation between Carl Zeiss AG and Sony for the a series cameras. The "Planar" name is derived from the scene being photographed is eliminating reflections from the Latin "proto," or "first...is too bright. Light that you're forced to use smaller apertures or faster shutter speeds than relying on interchangeable-lens digital cameras are exceptions, such as glass and water, but landscape photographers find them most lens hoods for wide angle lenses often ...
... chromatic aberration. Effective coatings made it is extraneous light that does not come through close cooperation between Carl Zeiss AG and Sony for the a series cameras. The "Planar" name is derived from the scene being photographed is eliminating reflections from the Latin "proto," or "first...is too bright. Light that you're forced to use smaller apertures or faster shutter speeds than relying on interchangeable-lens digital cameras are exceptions, such as glass and water, but landscape photographers find them most lens hoods for wide angle lenses often ...
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... (F-Stop) Max. magnification ratio (x) Min. x L (in AF and MF modes with SAL70200G/SAL300F28G, MF only with 35mm full-frame digital cameras (a900/a850) not guaranteed. 3: Lens compatibility: operation in .) Weight: (approx.) (g) Weight: Provided (approx.) (oz.) accessories 22-...° - 7 (circular aperture) 63 E 30mm F3.5 Macro SEL30M35 6/7 45 50° - 7 (circular aperture) 1: With interchangeable-lens digital cameras incorporating APS-C type image sensors. 2: Exclusively designed for use with APS-C type sensors, the actual angle of view will be equal to the one...
... (F-Stop) Max. magnification ratio (x) Min. x L (in AF and MF modes with SAL70200G/SAL300F28G, MF only with 35mm full-frame digital cameras (a900/a850) not guaranteed. 3: Lens compatibility: operation in .) Weight: (approx.) (g) Weight: Provided (approx.) (oz.) accessories 22-...° - 7 (circular aperture) 63 E 30mm F3.5 Macro SEL30M35 6/7 45 50° - 7 (circular aperture) 1: With interchangeable-lens digital cameras incorporating APS-C type image sensors. 2: Exclusively designed for use with APS-C type sensors, the actual angle of view will be equal to the one...
Marketing Specifications (NEX-C3A/B) (Black)
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... lenses when used with LA-EA1 lens adaptor) Lens Mount Sony E-mount Camera Type Sony E-mount interchangeable lens digital camera Imaging Sensor Exmor™ APS HD Imaging Sensor CMOS sensor (23.5 X 15.6mm) Processor BIONZ™ image processor Anti Dust Charge...Magnified display for precise manual focus Focus Features Predictive Focus Control, Focus Lock AF Illuminator Built-in, LED type Exposure System Picture Effect(s) Toy Camera,Pop Color,Posterization Auto Exposure Yes (AE Lock with Lock focus lock) Color Temperature 2500 - 9900 k with 19-step Magenta / Green ...
... lenses when used with LA-EA1 lens adaptor) Lens Mount Sony E-mount Camera Type Sony E-mount interchangeable lens digital camera Imaging Sensor Exmor™ APS HD Imaging Sensor CMOS sensor (23.5 X 15.6mm) Processor BIONZ™ image processor Anti Dust Charge...Magnified display for precise manual focus Focus Features Predictive Focus Control, Focus Lock AF Illuminator Built-in, LED type Exposure System Picture Effect(s) Toy Camera,Pop Color,Posterization Auto Exposure Yes (AE Lock with Lock focus lock) Color Temperature 2500 - 9900 k with 19-step Magenta / Green ...
Marketing Specifications (NEX-C3A/B) (Black)
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..., and usage. Software not compatible with Sony E-Mount lenses and Sony A-mount SSM and SAM series lenses. 11. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. /Updated: January 18, 2012 Auto Focus function available with Mac OS® X. 12. World's smallest, lightest interchangeable lens digital camera utilizing APS-C size sensor as of Apple...
..., and usage. Software not compatible with Sony E-Mount lenses and Sony A-mount SSM and SAM series lenses. 11. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. /Updated: January 18, 2012 Auto Focus function available with Mac OS® X. 12. World's smallest, lightest interchangeable lens digital camera utilizing APS-C size sensor as of Apple...
Marketing Specifications (NEX-C3K/B) (Black)
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Specifications Camera Lens Compatibility Sony E-mount lens, (Sony A-mount lenses when used with 19-step Magenta / Green compensation Creative Style Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W D-Range Optimizer Yes: (Auto, Level... Yes (AE Lock with Lock focus lock) Color Temperature 2500 - 9900 k with LA-EA1 lens adaptor) Lens Mount Sony E-mount Camera Type Sony E-mount interchangeable lens digital camera Imaging Sensor Processor BIONZ™ image processor Anti Dust Charge protection coating on LowPass Filter and electromagnetic vibration mechanism Pixel Gross ...
Specifications Camera Lens Compatibility Sony E-mount lens, (Sony A-mount lenses when used with 19-step Magenta / Green compensation Creative Style Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W D-Range Optimizer Yes: (Auto, Level... Yes (AE Lock with Lock focus lock) Color Temperature 2500 - 9900 k with LA-EA1 lens adaptor) Lens Mount Sony E-mount Camera Type Sony E-mount interchangeable lens digital camera Imaging Sensor Processor BIONZ™ image processor Anti Dust Charge protection coating on LowPass Filter and electromagnetic vibration mechanism Pixel Gross ...
Marketing Specifications (NEX-C3K/B) (Black)
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..., SteadyShot, Theatre Sync, TruBlack, and Xtra Fine LCD are trademarks of Sony. All other trademarks are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Actual performance varies based on Mac. Requires HDTV and HDMI cable sold sep. 10. World's smallest, lightest interchangeable lens digital camera utilizing APS-C size sensor as of their respective owners. /Updated: January...
..., SteadyShot, Theatre Sync, TruBlack, and Xtra Fine LCD are trademarks of Sony. All other trademarks are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Actual performance varies based on Mac. Requires HDTV and HDMI cable sold sep. 10. World's smallest, lightest interchangeable lens digital camera utilizing APS-C size sensor as of their respective owners. /Updated: January...
Marketing Specifications (NEX-C3K/P) (Pink)
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... ISO Auto, 200 to +20 EV (at shutter speeds longer than 1 second) High ISO NR: (Auto/Weak) Specifications Camera Lens Compatibility Sony E-mount lens, (Sony A-mount lenses when used with 19-step Magenta / Green compensation Creative Style Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W D-Range...AE Lock with Lock focus lock) Color Temperature 2500 - 9900 k with LA-EA1 lens adaptor) Lens Mount Sony E-mount Camera Type Sony E-mount interchangeable lens digital camera Imaging Sensor Exmor™ APS HD Imaging Sensor CMOS sensor (23.5 X 15.6mm) Processor BIONZ™...
... ISO Auto, 200 to +20 EV (at shutter speeds longer than 1 second) High ISO NR: (Auto/Weak) Specifications Camera Lens Compatibility Sony E-mount lens, (Sony A-mount lenses when used with 19-step Magenta / Green compensation Creative Style Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W D-Range...AE Lock with Lock focus lock) Color Temperature 2500 - 9900 k with LA-EA1 lens adaptor) Lens Mount Sony E-mount Camera Type Sony E-mount interchangeable lens digital camera Imaging Sensor Exmor™ APS HD Imaging Sensor CMOS sensor (23.5 X 15.6mm) Processor BIONZ™...
Marketing Specifications (NEX-C3K/P) (Pink)
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... compatible with iMovie® '09 or later on settings, environmental conditions, and usage. Sony is a trademark of Apple Computers, Inc. World's smallest, lightest interchangeable lens digital camera utilizing APS-C size sensor as of their respective owners. /Updated: January 18, 2012... Features and specifications are subject to 29 minutes segments. 3. Sony, BIONZ, BRAVIA, BRAVIA Sync, Cyber-shot, Exmor, ...
... compatible with iMovie® '09 or later on settings, environmental conditions, and usage. Sony is a trademark of Apple Computers, Inc. World's smallest, lightest interchangeable lens digital camera utilizing APS-C size sensor as of their respective owners. /Updated: January 18, 2012... Features and specifications are subject to 29 minutes segments. 3. Sony, BIONZ, BRAVIA, BRAVIA Sync, Cyber-shot, Exmor, ...
Marketing Specifications (NEX-C3K/S) (Silver)
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Specifications Camera Lens Compatibility Sony E-mount lens, (Sony A-mount lenses when used with 19-step Magenta / Green compensation Creative Style Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W D-Range Optimizer Yes: (Auto, Level 1-5, off...Posterization Auto Exposure Yes (AE Lock with Lock focus lock) Color Temperature 2500 - 9900 k with LA-EA1 lens adaptor) Lens Mount Sony E-mount Camera Type Sony E-mount interchangeable lens digital camera Imaging Sensor Exmor™ APS HD Imaging Sensor CMOS sensor (23.5 X 15.6mm) Processor BIONZ™ image processor Anti Dust ...
Specifications Camera Lens Compatibility Sony E-mount lens, (Sony A-mount lenses when used with 19-step Magenta / Green compensation Creative Style Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W D-Range Optimizer Yes: (Auto, Level 1-5, off...Posterization Auto Exposure Yes (AE Lock with Lock focus lock) Color Temperature 2500 - 9900 k with LA-EA1 lens adaptor) Lens Mount Sony E-mount Camera Type Sony E-mount interchangeable lens digital camera Imaging Sensor Exmor™ APS HD Imaging Sensor CMOS sensor (23.5 X 15.6mm) Processor BIONZ™ image processor Anti Dust ...
Marketing Specifications (NEX-C3K/S) (Silver)
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...Optical SteadyShot, Remote Commander, Smile Shutter, Stamina, SteadyShot, Theatre Sync, TruBlack, and Xtra Fine LCD are trademarks of Sony. Reproduction in whole or in up to change without written permission is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks ...reserved. Features and specifications are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Records in part without notice. World's smallest, lightest interchangeable lens digital camera utilizing APS-C size sensor as of Apple Computers, Inc. Compatible with iMovie® '09 or later on settings, environmental conditions...
...Optical SteadyShot, Remote Commander, Smile Shutter, Stamina, SteadyShot, Theatre Sync, TruBlack, and Xtra Fine LCD are trademarks of Sony. Reproduction in whole or in up to change without written permission is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks ...reserved. Features and specifications are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Records in part without notice. World's smallest, lightest interchangeable lens digital camera utilizing APS-C size sensor as of Apple Computers, Inc. Compatible with iMovie® '09 or later on settings, environmental conditions...