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NEX-3/NEX-3C/NEX-5/NEX-5C
Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
Instruction Manual
E-mount
2010 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand
NEX-3/NEX-5
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Table of contents
Preparing the camera
Mastering the basic operation
Using the recording functions
Using the playback functions
Checking the functions available
Importing images to the computer
Others
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Checking the accessories supplied
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Identifying parts
When the lens is removed (NEX-5/5C/3/3C)
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Flash
Lens
Preparing the battery pack
Charging the battery pack
1
battery charger.
2
the wall outlet (wall socket).
Inserting the charged battery pack
1
lever, open the cover.
z
Checking the remaining battery level
2
3
Removing the battery pack
Attaching/removing the lens
1
packaging lid is attached, remove it from the camera or the lens.
z
Removing the lens
2
3
1
Inserting a memory card (sold separately)
1 2
Insert the memory card until it clicks as illustrated.
Memory cards that you can use
Removing the memory card
3
Attaching the flash
1
2 3
Attaching the extender (when using the E18 200 mm lens)
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Turning on the camera and setting up the date
1
2
3
4
5
Shooting still images
1 2
3
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Playing back images
Selecting the image
Playing back movies
1
button.
1
the control wheel in playback mode.
Deleting images
2
3
1
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Using the control wheel and soft keys
Control wheel
Soft keys
Using the guide function of the camera
Help Guides
Shooting tips
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Defocusing the background easily (Background Defocus Control)
2
3
z
Selecting the flash mode
The flash range
1 2
control wheel.
3
Adjusting the brightness of still images (Exposure compensation)
Using the self-timer
1
2
1
2 3
1
2
1
Shooting with various drive mode
Using the recording functions
2
mode, and press the center.
Scene Selection
Anti Motion Blur
1 2
Sweep Panorama
3
Shutter Priority
1 2
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1 2
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Selecting the image size
2
3
Using the recording functions
Panorama
The image size varies depending on the shooting direction (page 51) .
Movie
Focusing on the face (Face Detection)
2
3
z
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Displaying the image list
1
2
3
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Using the playback functions
1
with an HDMI cable (sold separately).
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Menu list
Shoot Mode
Camera
Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash.
Image Size
Allows you to set the image size and aspect ratio, etc.
Brightness/Color
Playback
Allows you to set playback functions.
Setup
Allows you to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the ca mera settings.
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Functions available for each shooting mode
Flash modes available
Installing the software
Windows
Importing images to the computer
Macintosh
1
insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.
2
3
What you can do with the supplied software
1
(supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.
2 3
hard disk icon.
4
Creating a movie disc (NEX-5/5C)
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Checking the number of recordable images
Number of still images and time of movies that can be recorded on a memory card
Still images
Movies
Number of still images that can be recorded using a battery pack
List of icons on the LCD monitor
Playback
Shooting standby
Graphic display Movie recording
A
B
C
D
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Troubleshooting
1
Battery pack and power
2
3 4
Shooting images
Nothing is displayed on the LCD monitor when the power is turned on.
The shutter does not release.
Recording takes a long time.
The image is out of focus.
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Viewing images
Precautions
Notes on the LCD monitor and lens
Do not use/store the camera in the following places
On storing
On operating temperatures
On moisture condensation
On the internal rechargeable battery
On memory cards
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Warning on copyright
The pictures used in this manual
On the data specifications described in this manual
Specifications
Camera
[Recording media]
[LCD monitor]
[Input/output terminals]
Flash
Lens
On the E18 200 mm lens, refer to the instruction manual of the E18 200 mm lens (supplied).
BC-VW1 Battery charger
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
On focal length
On image data compatibility
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Index
A
B
C
D
M
N
P
Q
R
