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4-423-275-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α Handbook Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index NEX-F3 GB © 2012 Sony Corporation
4-423-275-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α Handbook Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index NEX-F3 GB © 2012 Sony Corporation
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The photographs used in a listing of menu items. Search for information by arrows (t). Search for a function you want to use this camera. The default setting is useful to know. 2GB z Indicates information that is indicated by . Search for information in this handbook In this ...use . Marks and notations used as examples of pictures in the order indicated. Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to the correct operation of the camera. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Notes on using this handbook Click on a button at upper right on the cover and each ...
The photographs used in a listing of menu items. Search for information by arrows (t). Search for a function you want to use this camera. The default setting is useful to know. 2GB z Indicates information that is indicated by . Search for information in this handbook In this ...use . Marks and notations used as examples of pictures in the order indicated. Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to the correct operation of the camera. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Notes on using this handbook Click on a button at upper right on the cover and each ...
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Sample photo 6 Identifying parts 12 List of icons on the screen 16 Basic operations Operating the camera 19 Menu 21 Shooting images 27 Playing back images 29 Deleting images 31 Using functions with the control wheel DISP (Display Contents 39 (Exposure Comp 42 (Drive Mode 43 (Image Index 49 Using the Photo Creativity function Photo Creativity 32 Background Defocus 33 Brightness 34 Color 35 Vividness 36 Picture Effect 37 3GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Sample photo 6 Identifying parts 12 List of icons on the screen 16 Basic operations Operating the camera 19 Menu 21 Shooting images 27 Playing back images 29 Deleting images 31 Using functions with the control wheel DISP (Display Contents 39 (Exposure Comp 42 (Drive Mode 43 (Image Index 49 Using the Photo Creativity function Photo Creativity 32 Background Defocus 33 Brightness 34 Color 35 Vividness 36 Picture Effect 37 3GB Continued r
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... 23 Playback 24 Setup 24 Connecting with other equipment Viewing images on a TV 168 Using with your computer 171 Using the software 173 Connecting the camera to the computer 176 Creating a movie disc 178 Printing still images 182 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 183 Warning messages 189 Others Using the...
... 23 Playback 24 Setup 24 Connecting with other equipment Viewing images on a TV 168 Using with your computer 171 Using the software 173 Connecting the camera to the computer 176 Creating a movie disc 178 Printing still images 182 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 183 Warning messages 189 Others Using the...
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... photos (page 8) Shooting landscapes (page 9) Shooting sunset/night scenes (page 10) Shooting fast moving subjects (page 11) If you click on the screen of the camera. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Sample photo "This is the scene I want to the shooting tips displayed on a photo, the screen will jump...
... photos (page 8) Shooting landscapes (page 9) Shooting sunset/night scenes (page 10) Shooting fast moving subjects (page 11) If you click on the screen of the camera. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Sample photo "This is the scene I want to the shooting tips displayed on a photo, the screen will jump...
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Table of contents Sample photo Shooting macro photos 53 Defocusing the background (33) 53 Flowers (53) 66 Focusing manually (66) 88 Preventing camera shake for indoor shots (88) 89 Adjusting the color to indoor light (89) 93 Lowering the amount of flash light (93) 42 In better brightness (42) 42 Making food look appealing (42) Menu Index 8GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Shooting macro photos 53 Defocusing the background (33) 53 Flowers (53) 66 Focusing manually (66) 88 Preventing camera shake for indoor shots (88) 89 Adjusting the color to indoor light (89) 93 Lowering the amount of flash light (93) 42 In better brightness (42) 42 Making food look appealing (42) Menu Index 8GB Continued r
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Table of contents Sample photo Shooting sunset/night scenes 53 Holding the camera by hand (53) 53 Shooting the red of the sunset beautifully (53) 61 Fireworks (61) 65 Trail of light (65) 48 The same scene in different brightness (48) 46 Defocusing the background (33) 46 Preventing camera shake (46) Menu Index 10GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Shooting sunset/night scenes 53 Holding the camera by hand (53) 53 Shooting the red of the sunset beautifully (53) 61 Fireworks (61) 65 Trail of light (65) 48 The same scene in different brightness (48) 46 Defocusing the background (33) 46 Preventing camera shake (46) Menu Index 10GB Continued r
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Table of contents Sample photo Shooting fast moving subjects 69 Following a moving subject (69) 66 With the subject approaching the camera (66) 62 Expressing vigorous action (62) 45 Capturing the best moment (45) Menu Index 11GB
Table of contents Sample photo Shooting fast moving subjects 69 Following a moving subject (69) 66 With the subject approaching the camera (66) 62 Expressing vigorous action (62) 45 Capturing the best moment (45) Menu Index 11GB
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...take a self-portrait. Table of contents Sample photo • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. Menu Index B Speaker C Charge lamp D (USB) terminal (176) E HDMI terminal (168) F Battery cover G Hook for a lowposition shooting. You will ...be unable to firmly secure the camera to an easily viewable angle, such as shown below. • Make sure that the cord is automatically selected in the default setting (page 118). K Access...
...take a self-portrait. Table of contents Sample photo • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. Menu Index B Speaker C Charge lamp D (USB) terminal (176) E HDMI terminal (168) F Battery cover G Hook for a lowposition shooting. You will ...be unable to firmly secure the camera to an easily viewable angle, such as shown below. • Make sure that the cord is automatically selected in the default setting (page 118). K Access...
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... Icons are displayed on the control wheel (page 39). You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the screen to indicate the camera status.
... Icons are displayed on the control wheel (page 39). You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the screen to indicate the camera status.
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You can assign the functions to use various functions of the camera. Soft keys Control wheel Control wheel When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Exposure Comp.), and (Drive Mode) functions are assigned to the control wheel. Table of contents Sample photo Basic operations Operating the camera The control wheel and soft keys allow you to the right key on the control wheel (page 137). Menu Index 19GB Continued r When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to the control wheel.
You can assign the functions to use various functions of the camera. Soft keys Control wheel Control wheel When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Exposure Comp.), and (Drive Mode) functions are assigned to the control wheel. Table of contents Sample photo Basic operations Operating the camera The control wheel and soft keys allow you to the right key on the control wheel (page 137). Menu Index 19GB Continued r When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to the control wheel.
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Shoots with preset settings according to make your choice. Shoots 3D panoramic images used for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as exposure mode, panoramic, Scene Selection. Shoots images with panoramic size. Continued r 21GB Sample photo ... appropriate settings. Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene Selection Anti Motion Blur Sweep Panorama 3D Sweep Panorama Manual Exposure The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings. Reduces the camera shake when shooting a slightly dark indoor scene or a telephoto. Adjusts the aperture and shutter speed.
Shoots with preset settings according to make your choice. Shoots 3D panoramic images used for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as exposure mode, panoramic, Scene Selection. Shoots images with panoramic size. Continued r 21GB Sample photo ... appropriate settings. Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene Selection Anti Motion Blur Sweep Panorama 3D Sweep Panorama Manual Exposure The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings. Reduces the camera shake when shooting a slightly dark indoor scene or a telephoto. Adjusts the aperture and shutter speed.
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...). Table of contents Sample photo Menu Shutter Priority Aperture Priority Program Auto Adjusts the shutter speed to express the movement of the camera. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Selects the autofocus method. Keeps the focus on the LCD screen when you to be displayed... screen. Registers or changes the person to customize settings, except for the exposure (shutter speed and aperture). Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Automatic shooting that allows you press the DISP button. Sets the zoom scale of the [Zoom] ...
...). Table of contents Sample photo Menu Shutter Priority Aperture Priority Program Auto Adjusts the shutter speed to express the movement of the camera. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Selects the autofocus method. Keeps the focus on the LCD screen when you to be displayed... screen. Registers or changes the person to customize settings, except for the exposure (shutter speed and aperture). Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Automatic shooting that allows you press the DISP button. Sets the zoom scale of the [Zoom] ...
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...contents Sample photo Menu Image Size Allows you to the ambient light conditions. Selects AVCHD or MP4. Brightness/Color Allows you to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Sets the ISO sensitivity. Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality of flash light. Adjusts the... the image size. Selects the direction to express a unique atmosphere. Exposure Comp. Shoots with the desired effects to pan the camera when shooting 3D panoramic images. Selects the image processing method. Adjusts the amount of movies. Selects the compression format.
...contents Sample photo Menu Image Size Allows you to the ambient light conditions. Selects AVCHD or MP4. Brightness/Color Allows you to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Sets the ISO sensitivity. Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality of flash light. Adjusts the... the image size. Selects the direction to express a unique atmosphere. Exposure Comp. Shoots with the desired effects to pan the camera when shooting 3D panoramic images. Selects the image processing method. Adjusts the amount of movies. Selects the compression format.
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Allows you to determine how to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Menu Index Setup Allows you to group the playback images. Sets how to the 3-second delay self-timer or not when the LCD screen ...
Allows you to determine how to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Menu Index Setup Allows you to group the playback images. Sets how to the 3-second delay self-timer or not when the LCD screen ...
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... whether to use the electronic front curtain shutter function. Reduces wind noise during object tracking. Finely adjusts the autofocused position, when using the camera. Selects the language used on or off. AF Micro Adj. Main Settings Menu start Custom Key Settings Beep Language Date/Time Setup Area ... the LCD screen. Assigns functions to the power save all the images that face during movie recording. Sets the time to turn the camera to the soft keys, right key on the control wheel, etc. Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Selects the sound produced ...
... whether to use the electronic front curtain shutter function. Reduces wind noise during object tracking. Finely adjusts the autofocused position, when using the camera. Selects the language used on or off. AF Micro Adj. Main Settings Menu start Custom Key Settings Beep Language Date/Time Setup Area ... the LCD screen. Assigns functions to the power save all the images that face during movie recording. Sets the time to turn the camera to the soft keys, right key on the control wheel, etc. Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Selects the sound produced ...
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...play back portrait images. USB Connection Selects the method used for a USB connection. Folder Selects the recording folder. Reset Default Resets the camera to HDMI TV. File Number Selects the method used for assigning file numbers to display the demonstration with a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible ... Sample photo Playback Display Selects the method used . * Appears when an Eye-Fi card (sold separately) is inserted in the camera. CTRL FOR HDMI Sets whether or not to clean the image sensor. Recover Image DB Repairs the image database file when inconsistencies ...
...play back portrait images. USB Connection Selects the method used for a USB connection. Folder Selects the recording folder. Reset Default Resets the camera to HDMI TV. File Number Selects the method used for assigning file numbers to display the demonstration with a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible ... Sample photo Playback Display Selects the method used . * Appears when an Eye-Fi card (sold separately) is inserted in the camera. CTRL FOR HDMI Sets whether or not to clean the image sensor. Recover Image DB Repairs the image database file when inconsistencies ...
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...movie for up to stop recording. z On Scene Recognition The Scene Recognition function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and allows you bought the camera is explained here. The Scene Recognition function begins to work. 2 To take still images...movies, press the MOVIE button to the situation, and adjusts the settings. 1 Adjust the LCD screen angle, and hold the camera. Scene Recognition icon and guide • The camera recognizes (Night Scene), (Tripod Night Scene), (Night Portrait), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro), ...
...movie for up to stop recording. z On Scene Recognition The Scene Recognition function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and allows you bought the camera is explained here. The Scene Recognition function begins to work. 2 To take still images...movies, press the MOVIE button to the situation, and adjusts the settings. 1 Adjust the LCD screen angle, and hold the camera. Scene Recognition icon and guide • The camera recognizes (Night Scene), (Tripod Night Scene), (Night Portrait), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro), ...
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... background is distant. - The subject reflects light such as mirror, or has shiny surfaces. - Still focusing. The subject is difficult to focus on When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the focus indicator blinks. Menu Index 28GB Table of contents Sample photo z If you shoot a still image of a subject...
... background is distant. - The subject reflects light such as mirror, or has shiny surfaces. - Still focusing. The subject is difficult to focus on When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the focus indicator blinks. Menu Index 28GB Table of contents Sample photo z If you shoot a still image of a subject...
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... the bottom t top/bottom. * The movie is played back frame-by pressing the center of the control wheel. Note • Panoramic images shot on other cameras may not be played back properly. Press the right, or turn it clockwise.
... the bottom t top/bottom. * The movie is played back frame-by pressing the center of the control wheel. Note • Panoramic images shot on other cameras may not be played back properly. Press the right, or turn it clockwise.