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Sony NEX-F3 Instruction Manual
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2 How to use this handbookMarks and notations used in this handbook 3 Table of contentsNotes on using the camera Basic operations Using functions with the control wheel Using the Photo Creativity function 4 Using functions in the menuConnecting with other equipment Troubleshooting Others 6 Sample photo12 Identifying partsSee the pages in parentheses for details of operation. When the lens is removed 14 Lens16 List of icons on the screenPlayback Shooting standby Graphic Display Movie recording 19 Operating the camera21 MenuShoot ModeAllows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. 22 CameraAllows you to set the image size and aspect ratio. 23 Image SizeBrightness/ColorAllows you to set playback functions. Allows you to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. 24 PlaybackSetup 27 Shooting images1Adjust the LCD screen angle, and hold the camera. zOn Scene Recognition zIf you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to 28 focus on29 Playing back images31 Deleting imagesYou can delete the image displayed. 1Display the image you want to delete, and select (Delete). 2Select OK. zTo delete several images 32 Photo Creativity33 Background DefocuszFor a better result of Background Defocus 34 Brightness35 Color36 Vividness37 Picture Effect39 DISP (Display Contents)Exposure Comp.You can adjust the exposure in 1/3 EV steps in a range of 3.0 EV to +3.0 EV. zAdjusting the exposure for better looking images 42 mM43 Drive ModeYou can set the drive mode, such as continuous, self-timer, or bracket shooting. 44 Cont. ShootingShoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button. 45 Spd Priority Cont.46 Self-timer47 Self-timer(Cont)48 Bracket: Cont.49 Image Index50 Intelligent AutoThe camera analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate setti ngs. 1MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Intelligent Auto]. 2Point the camera to the subject. The advantages of automatic shootingzPhoto Creativity zIf you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to 51 focus on 52 Superior Auto1MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Superior Auto]. 2Point the camera to the subject. zWhat is the difference between Superior Auto and Intelligent Auto? 53 Scene SelectionAllows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. 1MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Scene Selection] t desired mode. 55 Anti Motion BlurThis is suitable for indoor shots without using the flash, to reduce the subject blur. 1MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Anti Motion Blur]. 2Shoot with the shutter button. 56 Sweep PanoramaAllows you to create a panoramic image from composed images. 3Pan the camera to the end, following the guidance on the LCD screen. 57 zTips for shooting a panoramic imagezPlaying back scrolling panoramic images 58 3D Sweep Panorama60 Manual Exposure62 Shutter Priority1MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Shutter Priority]. 2Select the desired value with the control wheel. zShutter speed 63 Aperture Priority1MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Aperture Priority]. 2Select the desired value with the control wheel. zAperture 64 Program Auto1MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Program Auto]. 2Set the shooting functions to your desired settings. zProgram Shift 65 Flash ModezTips on shooting with the flash 66 AF/MF SelectSelects auto focusing or manual focusin g. 1MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t desired mode. zUsing manual focusing effectively zTo measure the exact distance to the subject 67 DMF (Direct Manual Focus)68 Autofocus Area1MENU t [Camera] t [Autofocus Area] t desired mode. 69 Autofocus ModeSelects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. 1MENU t [Camera] t [Autofocus Mode] t desired mode. 70 Object TrackingKeeps the focusing on a moving subject while tracking it. 3Shoot the subject. 1MENU t [Camera] t [Object Tracking]. 2Align the target frame with the subject to be tracked, and select OK. zTracking the face you want to shoot 71 Zoom73 Face Detection1MENU t [Camera] t [Face Detection] t desired mode. 74 Face RegistrationNew Registration Order Exchanging 75 Smile ShutterWhen the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. You can set the sensitivity to detect a smile wi th Option. 4To exit Smile Shutter mode, MENU t [Camera] t [Smile Shutter] t [Off]. 76 zTips for better capturing of smiles77 Auto Port. Framing1MENU t [Camera] t [Auto Port. Framing] t desired mode. 78 Soft Skin EffectSets the effect used for shooting the skin smoothly in the Face Detection function. You can set the intensity of the Soft Skin Effe ct with Option. 79 Shooting Tip List80 DISP Button(Monitor)1MENU t [Camera] t [DISP Button(Monitor)]. 2Select the desired mode. 81 Image Size1MENU t [Image Size] t [Image Size] t desired mode. Still 3D Sweep PanoramaThe image size varies depending on the [Panorama Direction] setting. 82 Sweep PanoramazTips for selecting the image size 83 Aspect Ratio84 QualitySelects the compression format of still images. 1MENU t [Image Size] t [Quality] t desired mode. zRAW images 85 Panorama DirectionSets the direction to pan the camera when you shoot 3D Swe ep Panorama or Sweep Panorama images. 1MENU t [Image Size] t [Panorama Direction] t desired mode. 3D Sweep Panorama Sweep Panorama 86 File FormatSelects the movie file format. 1MENU t [Image Size] t [File Format] t desired mode. zChecking 60i or 50i zPlaying movies on other devices 87 Record Setting1MENU t [Image Size] t [Record Setting] t desired mode. zChecking 60i or 50i 88 ISOSets the luminous sensitivity. 1MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [ISO] t desired setting. zAdjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) 89 White Balance92 Metering ModeSelects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. 1MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Metering Mode] t desired mode. 93 Flash Comp.zTips to adjust the brightness when shooting people 94 DRO/Auto HDRCorrects the brightness or contrast. 1MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [DRO/Auto HDR] t desired mode.Corrects the brightness of the image (DRO: Dyn amic Range Optimizer). 1MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [DRO/Auto HDR] t [D-Range Opt.]. 2Option t desired value. D-Range Opt.1MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [DRO/Auto HDR] t [Auto HDR]. 2Option t desired value. 95 Auto HDR96 Picture Effect1MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Picture Effect] t desired mode. 98 Creative Style (Contrast), (Saturation), and (Sharpness) can be adjusted for each Creative Style item. 99 DeleteAllows you to select unwanted images for deletion. 1MENU t [Playback] t [Delete] t desired mode. zTo delete an image 100 Slide Show1MENU t [Playback] t [Slide Show] t desired mode t OK. 101 View Mode102 Image IndexSelects the number of images to be displayed on the index. 1MENU t [Playback] t [Image Index] t desired mode. 103 Rotate1MENU t [Playback] t [Rotate]. 2Press the center of the control wheel. 104 ProtectProtects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed for registered images. 1MENU t [Playback] t [Protect] t desired mode. 105 Enlarge Image106 Volume SettingszAdjusting the volume during playback 107 Specify Printing1MENU t [Playback] t [Specify Printing] t desired setting. 108 AF Illuminator1MENU t [Setup] t [AF Illuminator] t desired setting. 109 Red Eye ReductionWhen using the flash, it is fired 2 or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. 1MENU t [Setup] t [Red Eye Reduction] t desired setting. zWhat causes the red-eye phenomenon? 110 FINDER/LCD Setting111 Live View Display1MENU t [Setup] t [Live View Display] t desired setting. 112 Auto Review1MENU t [Setup] t [Auto Review] t desired setting. 113 Grid Line1MENU t [Setup] t [Grid Line] t desired setting. zChecking the frame for movie recording 114 Peaking Level1MENU t [Setup] t [Peaking Level] t desired setting. 115 Peaking Color116 Clear Image Zoom1MENU t [Setup] t [Clear Image Zoom] t desired setting. 117 Digital Zoom1MENU t [Setup] t [Digital Zoom] t desired setting. 118 Self-portrait Self-timer3Press the shutter button. 119 S. Auto Image Extract.120 MF Assist1MENU t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t desired setting. 2Turn the focusing ring to adjust the focus. 121 MF Assist Time122 Color Space1MENU t [Setup] t [Color Space] t desired setting. 123 SteadyShotSets whether or not you use the SteadyShot function of the lens. 1MENU t [Setup] t [SteadyShot] t desired setting. 124 Release w/o Lens125 Eye-Start AF126 Front Curtain ShutterThe electronic front curtain shutter function shortens the time lag between shutter releases. 1MENU t [Setup] t [Front Curtain Shutter] t desired setting. 127 Long Exposure NR1MENU t [Setup] t [Long Exposure NR] t desired setting. 128 High ISO NR1MENU t [Setup] t [High ISO NR] t desired setting. 129 Lens Comp.: Shading130 Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber.131 Lens Comp.: Distortion132 Face Priority Tracking1MENU t [Setup] t [Face Priority Tracking] t desired setting. 133 Movie Audio Rec134 Wind Noise Reduct.135 AF Micro Adj.1MENU t [Setup] t [AF Micro Adj.]. 2[AF Adjustment Setting] t [On]. 3[amount] t desired value t OK. 136 Menu start137 Custom Key Settings1MENU t [Setup] t [Custom Key Settings] t desired setting. 140 AEL toggle141 Beep143 Date/Time Setup144 Area Setting146 Eco Mode1MENU t [Setup] t [Eco Mode] t desired setting. 147 Power Save1MENU t [Setup] t [Power Save] t desired setting. 149 Viewfinder Bright.150 Display Color151 Wide Image153 HDMI Resolution1MENU t [Setup] t [HDMI Resolution] t desired setting. 154 CTRL FOR HDMI155 USB ConnectionSelects the method used for a USB connection. 1MENU t [Setup] t [USB Connection] t desired setting. 156 Cleaning Mode157 Version158 Demo Mode1MENU t [Setup] t [Demo Mode] t desired setting. 159 Reset Default1MENU t [Setup] t [Reset Default] t OK. 160 Format1MENU t [Setup] t [Format] t OK. 161 File Number162 Folder Name1MENU t [Setup] t [Folder Name] t desired setting. 163 Select Shoot. Folder164 New Folder1MENU t [Setup] t [New Folder]. 165 Recover Image DB167 Upload Settings1MENU t [Setup] t [Upload Settings] t desired setting. 1Set your Wi-Fi network or destination on the Eye-Fi card. 2Insert the Eye-Fi card you have set up into the camera, and shoot still images. Transferring images using an Eye-Fi card 168 Viewing images on a TVzOn PhotoTV HD1Connect a TV that supports BRAVIA Sync to the camera.The input is automatically switched and the image shot with the camera appea rs on the TV screen. 169 Using BRAVIA Sync170 3D ViewingTo view 3D panorama images recorded on the camera on a 3D TV, set as follows. zTo view normal still images on a TV 171 Using with your computer173 Using the software176 Connecting the camera to the computerImporting images to the computer without using PlayMemories Home Importing images to the computer (Windows) Importing images to the computer (Mac) 177 Deleting the USB connection1Double-click the disconnect icon on the tasktray. 2Click (Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device). zThe software for Mac computers 178 Creating a movie disc182 Printing still images183 Troubleshooting189 Warning messagesIf the following messages appear, follow the instructions below. 192 Using the camera abroad193 Memory card195 InfoLITHIUM battery packOn charging the battery pack Effective use of the battery pack On the remaining battery time indicator How to store the battery pack 197 Battery charging198 Mount Adaptor200 Electronic Viewfinder201 AVCHD formatRecording and playback on your camera 202 CleaningCleaning the camera Cleaning the lens 203 IndexNumerics A B C D E F 204 GH I J L M N O P 205 QR S T U V W Z206 Table of Notes on the License On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software
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