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Using the recording functions

Defocusing the background easily (Background

Defocus Control)

• The defocusing effect may not be noticeable, depending on the distance from the

subject or the lens used.

1Select (Bkground Defocus) (page 32).

2Defocus the background by

turning the control wheel.

: Turn it clockwise to focus

: Turn it counterclockwise to

defocus

Press [Cancel] to restore the original

status.

• You can record a movie with a

value adjusted with the defocusing

effect.

Note

zPlaying back in Photo Creativity mode

In Photo Creativity mode, pressing the button accesses the Photo Creativity

playback mode. Press [Back] to return to the shooting mode and you can shoot

with the same setting.

zFor a better result of Background Defocus

• Move closer to the subject.

• Lengthen the distance between the subject and the background.

Contents

Main 4-275-482-13(1) NEX-C3 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual E-mount 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand NEX-C3 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 Checking the accessories supplied Identifying parts When the lens is removed 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 Check the level with the following indicators and percent figures displayed on the LCD monitor. 2 all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery. 3 z Removing the battery pack 1 2 Removing the lens 3 1 Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Memory cards that you can use 1 2 3 Removing the memory card Attaching the flash 1 2 3 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 Six images are displayed. Playing back movies 1 button. The last recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor. 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 Setting the function using Photo Creativity 2 3 4 Defocusing the background easily (Background Defocus Control) 1 2 turning the control wheel. z Picture Effect 1 2 press the center of the control wheel. Adjusting the brightness of still images (Exposure compensation) Changing the screen display (DISP) 1 2 1 2 Shooting with various drive mode 1 2 mode, and press the center. Scene Selection Anti Motion Blur 1 2 Sweep Panorama/3D Sweep Panorama 1 2 3 Shutter Priority 1 2 z 1 2 z Selecting the flash mode The flash range 3 and press the center. 4 Page Page Selecting the image size 1 2 3 3D Sweep Panorama Panorama The image size varies depending on the shooting direction (page 51). Movie Page Displaying the image list 1 2 3 z Viewing images on a TV 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 camera settings. Page Page Page Functions available for each shooting mode Flash modes available Importing images to the computer Installing the software Windows Macintosh 1 (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 3 1 Importing images to the computer What you can do with the supplied software PMB Image Data Converter SR/Image Data Lightbox SR 2 3 hard disk icon. 4 Page 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 The number in ( ) is the minimum recording time. Number of still images that can be recorded using a battery pack Page List of icons on the LCD monitor Playback Shooting standby Graphic display Movie recording A B C D 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 On the functions available with the camera On the LCD monitor and lens On using the lenses and accessories On the Smart Accessory Terminal Do not use/store the camera in the following places On the grip On storing On the internal rechargeable battery On memory cards On recording/playback On RAW images Warning on copyright The pictures used in this manual On the data specifications described in this manual Specifications Camera [System] [Image sensor] [Anti-dust] Flash HVL-F7S Lens 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 Numerics A B C M N P Q R