Sony NEX5TL/B manuals
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i 2 About the NEX-5TAdded functions of the NEX-5T 3 Renamed functions on the NEX-5TOne-touch sharing (Sending an image to a Smartphone)1Play back a single image to be sent on the camera. 2Activate the NFC function of the Smartphone. iiizTraveling to the download website of PlayMemories 4 Mobile with one touchivAbout the NEX-5T (NEX-5T) Index 5 Selecting the desired mode and sending images (Send to Smartphone)11 One-touch(NFC)Airplane Mode 12 TroubleshootingWi-Fi/NFC13 xiiCannot connect the camera to a Smartphone using the One-touch function. Cannot download applications using the cameras Wi-Fi. 14 Index (NEX-5T)15 How to use this handbookMarks and notations used in this handbook 16 Table of contentsNotes on using the camera Basic operations Using the Photo Creativity function 18 Using functions in the menuConnecting with other equipment Adding functions to the camera Troubleshooting 19 OthersIndex 20 Sample photo26 Identifying partsSee the pages in parentheses for details on operation for the parts. When the lens is removed 27 1428 1529 1617Table of E PZ 16 50 mm F3.55.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-6L/6Y/5RL/5RY) 30 Flash HVL-F7S (NEX-5R only)LenszUsing the Zooming/Focusing ring 31 1832 1920 33 List of icons on the screenShooting standby Graphic Display Movie recording 34 2135 2223 36 Operating the camera42 MenuNEX-6 NEX-5R 30Allows you to select a shooting mode, such as exposure mode, panoramic, [Scene Selection]. Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. 43 Shoot Mode (NEX-5R only)Camera31Allows you to set the image size and aspect ratio. 44 Image SizeBrightness/Color32Allows you to set playback functions. 45 PlaybackApplication Setup 49 Shooting images52 Playing back images54 Deleting imagesYou can delete the image displayed. 1While displaying the image you want to delete, select (Delete). 2Select OK. zDeleting several images 42 55 Photo Creativity56 Bkground DefocuszTips for a better result of Background Defocus 44 57 Brightness58 Color59 Vividness60 Picture Effect62 DISP (Display Contents)Using the control wheel:1Press DISP (Display Contents) on the control wheel repeatedly to select the desired mode. Using the Menu: During shootingP 63 50zSetting the screen display modes to be available 51 64 During playbackExposure 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 65 mM53 66 Drive ModeYou can set the drive mode, such as continuous, self-timer, or bracket shooting. 54 67 Cont. ShootingShoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button. zShooting continuously with touch shutter (NEX-5R only)zContinuing to adjust the focus and exposure during continuous shooting 68 Spd Priority Cont.zContinuing to adjust the focus and exposure during Speed Priority Continuous Shooting 69 Self-timer70 Self-timer(Cont)71 Bracket: Cont.72 Remote Cdr.73 ISOSets the luminous sensitivity. zAdjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) 74 Image Index75 Fn (Function) buttonHow to use Quick Navi (NEX-6 only)zHow to assign other functions to the Fn (Function) button 76 AEL button (NEX-6 only)77 Intelligent AutoThe camera analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate setti ngs. 1Set the shooting mode to [Intel ligent Auto]. 2Point the camera to the subject. The advantages of automatic shooting 79 Superior Auto1Set the shooting mode to [Superior Auto]. 2Point the camera to the subject. zWhat is the difference between [Superior Auto] and [Intelligent Auto]? 81 Scene SelectionAllows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. 1Set the shooting mode to [Scene Selection]. 2Select the desired mode using the control wheel. 82 6970 83 Sweep Panorama84 71zTips for shooting a panoramic image zPlaying back scrolling panoramic images 72 85 Manual ExposureYou can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. 73 86 BULB87 Shutter Priority1Set the shooting mode to [Shutter Priority]. 2Select the desired value with the control dial. zShutter speed 75 88 Aperture Priority1Set the shooting mode to [Aperture Priority]. 2Select the desired value with the control dial. zAperture 76 89 Program Auto1Set the shooting mode to [Program Auto]. 2Set the shooting functions to your desired settings. zProgram Shift 77 90 Flash Mode91 78zTips on shooting with the flash 79 92 AF/MF SelectSelects auto focusing or manual focusin g. 1MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t desired mode. zUsing manual focusing effectively zMeasuring the exact distance to the subject 80 93 DMF (Direct Manual Focus)zUsing an E PZ 16 50 mm F3.55.6 OSS lens 81 94 Autofocus Area1MENU t [Camera] t [Autofocus Area] t desired mode. 95 8283 96 Autofocus ModeSelects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. 1MENU t [Camera] t [Autofocus Mode] t desired mode. 84 97 Touch Shutter (NEX-5R only)98 Object Tracking3Press the shutter button fully down.Continuously track a moving subject. 1MENU t [Camera] t [Object Tracking]. 2Align the target frame with the subject to be tracked, and select OK. 1MENU t [Camera] t [Object Tracking] t [On]. 2Align the target frame with the subject to be tracked, and select OK. 3Press the shutter button fully down. 99 86zTracking the face you want to shoot 87 100 Zoom101 88zThe quality of the [Zoom] feature of the camera 89 102 Face Detection1MENU t [Camera] t [Face Detection] t desired mode. 90 103 Face RegistrationNew Registration Order Exchanging 104 Smile ShutterWhen the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. You can set the sensitivity to detect a smile with OPTION. 4To exit [Smile Shutter] mode, MENU t [Camera] t [Smile Shutter] t [Off]. 105 92zTips for better capturing of smiles 93 106 Auto Port. Framing1MENU t [Camera] t [Auto Port. Framing] t desired mode. 94 107 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. 95 108 Shooting Tip List109 DISP Button(Monitor)1MENU t [Camera] t [DISP Button(Monitor)]. 2Select the desired mode. 110 9798 111 Image Size1MENU t [Image Size] t [Image Size] t desired mode.The image size varies depending on the [Panorama Direction] setting. Still Sweep Panorama 113 Aspect Ratio114 QualitySelects the compression format of still images. 1MENU t [Image Size] t [Quality] t desired mode. zRAW images 102 115 Panorama Direction116 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 104 117 Record Setting1MENU t [Image Size] t [Record Setting] t desired mode. zChecking 60i or 50i 105 118 White Balance121 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. 109 122 Flash Comp.1Attach the flash and raise it. 2MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Flash Comp.] t desired value. zTips to adjust the brightness when shooting people 110 123 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.1111MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [DRO/Auto HDR] t [Auto HDR]. 2OPTION t desired value. 124 Auto HDR125 Picture Effect1MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Picture Effect] t desired mode. 126 113114 127 Creative Style (Contrast), (Saturation), and (Sharpness) can be adjusted for each [Creative Style] item. 115 128 DeleteAllows you to select unwanted images for deletion. 1MENU t [Playback] t [Delete] t desired mode. zDeleting an image 116 129 Still/Movie Select130 Slide Show1MENU t [Playback] t [Slide Show] t desired mode t OK. 118 131 View on Smartphone1Install PlayMemories Mobile to your Smartphone. 2Press (View on Smartphone) and select the desired mode. 121 134 Send to Computer1Start your computer. 2MENU t [Playback] t [Send to Computer] 122 135 View on TV136 Specify Printing1MENU t [Playback] t [Specify Printing] t desired setting. 124 137 Image IndexSelects the number of images to be displayed on the index. 1MENU t [Playback] t [Image Index] t desired mode. 125 138 Enlarge Image139 Rotate140 ProtectProtects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed on protected images. 1MENU t [Playback] t [Protect] t desired mode. 128 141 Volume SettingszAdjusting the volume during playback 129 142 AEL w/ shutterSets whether or not to fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down. 130 143 AF Illuminator1MENU t [Setup] t [AF Illuminator] t desired setting. 131 144 Phase Detection AF AreaSets whether or not to display the Phase Detection AF ranging points on the screen. 1MENU t [Setup] t [Phase Detection AF Area] t desired mode. 132 145 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? 133 146 FINDER/LCD Setting1MENU t [Setup] t [FINDER/LCD Setting] t desired setting. 134 147 Live View Display1MENU t [Setup] t [Live View Display] t desired setting. 135 148 Auto Review1MENU t [Setup] t [Auto Review] t desired setting. 136 149 Grid Line1MENU t [Setup] t [Grid Line] t desired setting. zChecking the frame for movie recording 137 150 Peaking Level1MENU t [Setup] t [Peaking Level] t desired setting. 138 151 Peaking Color152 Clear Image Zoom1MENU t [Setup] t [Clear Image Zoom] t desired setting. 140 153 Digital Zoom1MENU t [Setup] t [Digital Zoom] t desired setting. 141 154 Self-portrait Self-timer (NEX-5R only)1MENU t [Setup] t [Self-portrait Self-timer] t [On ]. 2Tilt the LCD screen upward about 180 degrees. 3Touch the LCD screen. 142 155 S. Auto Image Extract.Sets whether or not to save all the images that were shot continuously in [Su perior Auto] mode. 1MENU t [Setup] t [S. Auto Image Extract.] t desired setting. 143 156 MF Assist1MENU t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t desired setting. 2Turn the focusing ring to adjust the focus. 144 157 MF Assist Time158 Color Space1MENU t [Setup] t [Color Space] t desired setting. 146 159 SteadyShotSets whether or not you use the [SteadyShot] function of the len s. 1MENU t [Setup] t [SteadyShot] t desired setting. 147 160 Release w/o Lens161 Eye-Start AF162 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. 150 163 Long Exposure NR1MENU t [Setup] t [Long Exposure NR] t desired setting. 151 164 High ISO NR1MENU t [Setup] t [High ISO NR] t desired setting. 152 165 Lens Comp.: Shading166 Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber.167 Lens Comp.: Distortion168 Face Priority Tracking1MENU t [Setup] t [Face Priority Tracking] t desired setting. 156 169 Auto Slow Shutter1MENU t [Setup] t [Auto Slow Shutter] t desired setting. 157 170 Movie Audio Rec171 Wind Noise Reduct.172 AF Micro Adj.1MENU t [Setup] t [AF Micro Adj.]. 2[AF Adjustment Setting] t [On]. 3[amount] t desired value t OK. 160 173 Menu start174 Function Menu SettingsAssigns functions to the Fn (Function) button. 163 176 Custom Key Settings178 AEL toggle179 Touch Operation (NEX-5R only)180 Beep182 Date/Time Setup183 Area Setting185 Power Save1MENU t [Setup] t [Power Save] t desired setting. 173 186 Power Saving Start Time1MENU t [Setup] t [Power Saving Start Time] t desired setting. 175 188 Viewfinder Bright.189 Display Color190 Wide Image192 HDMI Resolution1MENU t [Setup] t [HDMI Resolution] t desired setting. 180 193 CTRL FOR HDMI194 USB Connection1MENU t [Setup] t [USB Connection] t desired setting. 182 195 Cleaning Mode196 Calibration (NEX-5R only)197 Version198 Demo Mode1MENU t [Setup] t [Demo Mode] t desired setting. 186 199 Initialize1MENU t [Setup] t [Initialize] t the desired setting.Reset Default Initializes the main setting to the default settings. Factory Reset Initializes the settings to the default settings. 187 200 Format1MENU t [Setup] t [Format] t OK. 188 201 File Number202 Folder Name1MENU t [Setup] t [Folder Name] t desired setting. 190 203 Select Shoot. Folder204 New Folder1MENU t [Setup] t [New Folder]. 192 205 Recover Image DB207 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 208 WPS Push209 Access Point Settings214 Reset View on Smartphone216 Viewing images on a TVNEX-6: NEX-5R: 217 2042051Connect 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. 218 Using BRAVIA Sync219 Using with your computer221 Using the software224 Connecting the camera to the computerImporting images to the computer without using PlayMemories Home Importing images to the computer (Windows) 225 Importing images to the computer (Mac)Disconnecting the camera from the computerzThe software for Mac computers 213 226 Creating a movie disc230 Printing still images231 Adding functions to the camera (Application downloading)Recommended computer environment (Windows) Recommended computer environment (Mac) 232 Starting up downloading servicesDownloading applicationszHow to download applications directly using Wi-Fi function of the camera 234 Launching the downloaded application1Select MENU t [Application] t desired application to launch. zHow to launch the applications faster 235 Troubleshooting242 Warning messagesIf the following messages appear, follow the instructions accordingly. 243 230244 231232 245 Using the camera abroad246 Memory card248 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 249 236237 250 Battery charging251 Mount AdaptorThe available functions differ depending on the Mount Adaptor type. 252 239The available [Autofocus Area] settings differ depending on the Mount Adaptor type. 240 253 Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) (NEX-5R only)254 AVCHD formatRecording and playback on your camera 242 255 CleaningCleaning the camera Cleaning the lens 256 IndexA B C D E 257 244F G H I J L M N O P 258 245Q R S T U V W 260 247Table of Notes on the License On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software
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