Sony NEX-3 1 2, 3

Mastering the basic operation

Shooting still images

In the (Intelligent Auto) mode, the camera analyzes the subject, and

allows you to shoot with appropriate settings.

1Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera.

2Point the camera to the

subject.

When the camera recognizes the

scene, the Scene Recognition icon

and guide appear on the LCD

monitor: (Night View), (Tripod

Night View), (Night Portrait),

(Backlight), (Backlight

Portrait), (Portrait),

(Landscape), or (Macro).

Scene Recognition icon and guide

3When using a zoom lens, turn

the zoom ring, then decide on

your shot.

Zoom ring

Contents

Main 4-183-856-12(1) 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 Page [Battery charger For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada [RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES [Battery pack [Regulatory Information [CAUTION For Customers in the U.S.A. Declaration of Conformity [Note: For Customers in Europe [Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives [Attention [Notice Notice for customers in the United Kingdom 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 Page Checking the accessories supplied Page Identifying parts When the lens is removed (NEX-5/5C/3/3C) Page 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) z Turning on the camera and setting up the date 1 2 3 4 5 Shooting still images 1 2 3 Page Playing back images Selecting the image Playing back movies 1 button. 1 the control wheel in playback mode. Deleting images 2 3 1 Page Using the control wheel and soft keys Control wheel Soft keys Using the guide function of the camera Help Guides Shooting tips z 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 z 1 2 z 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 Page Displaying the image list 1 2 3 z Using the playback functions 1 with an HDMI cable (sold separately). z 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. Page Page 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) z 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 Page Page 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. Page 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 Page 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 Page Index A B C D M N P Q R