Sony NEX-F3, NEXF3K 1 2

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 33).

2Defocus the background by

turning the control wheel.

: To focus

: To defocus

• Select AUTO to restore the original

status.

• You can record a movie with a

value adjusted with the defocusing

effect.

Note

zFor a better result of Background Defocus

• Move closer to the subject.

• Lengthen the distance between the subject and the background.

Contents

Main 4-426-560-12(1) NEX-F3 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual E-mount 2012 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand NEX-F3 Page [AC Adaptor For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada [RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES [Battery pack and lens [Regulatory Information [CAUTION For Customers in the U.S.A. Declaration of Conformity For Customers in Europe 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 Importing images to the computer Others Checking the supplied items Common accessories NEX-F3D NEX-F3K NEX-F3Y Identifying parts When the lens is removed Page Page Lens Page Charging the battery pack 1 2 3 4 5 the micro USB cable (supplied). Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket). Charging time The charging time is approximately 280 min. using the AC Adaptor (supplied). Charging by connecting to a computer The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a micro USB cable. Checking the remaining battery level z Removing the battery pack Attaching/removing the lens 1 2 Removing the lens 3 1 Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Memory cards that you can use 1 2 Insert the memory card until it clicks as illustrated. 3 Removing the memory card Turning on the camera and setting up the date 1 2 3 Resetting the date and time/Checking the current clock setting Maintaining the date and time setting 4 5 Shooting still images 1 2 3 Recording movies 4 5 1 2 3 Playing back images Selecting the image 4 1 button. The last recorded image is displayed on the LCD screen. Playing back movies 2 1 2 Operating the camera Control wheel Soft keys Using the guide function of the camera Setting the function using Photo Creativity 1 2 3 4 1 2 z Picture Effect 1 2 Adjusting the brightness of still images (Exposure compensation) Using the self-timer 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 1 Shooting with various shooting modes 2 Mode]. 1 2 Scene Selection Anti Motion Blur 1 2 Sweep Panorama/3D Sweep Panorama 1 2 3 z 1 2 z Program Auto/Superior Auto Selecting the flash mode 1 (page 38). 2 1 flash, press the (flash pop- up) button to pop up the flash. The flash range 2 [Flash Mode]. 3 Selecting the image size/record setting 1 2 3 3D Panorama Panorama The image size varies depending on the shooting direction (page 53). Movie Page 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 Allows you to set playback functions. Playback Setup Allows you to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Page Page Page Page Functions available for each shooting mode Flash modes available Page Installing the software Windows Mac 1 into the CD-ROM drive. 2 3 4 What you can do with the supplied software 1 (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 3 hard disk icon. 4 Image Data Converter Creating a disc of movies Creating a disc using a computer Creating a disc with a device other than a computer 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 screen Playback Shooting standby Graphic display Movie recording B C SteadyShot/ SteadyShot warning D Page Page Troubleshooting 1 Battery pack and power 2 3 4 Shooting images The shutter does not release. Recording takes a long time. The image is out of focus. The flash does not work. Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash. Page Viewing images Precautions On the functions available with the camera On the LCD screen and lens On using the lenses and accessories On the Smart Accessory Terminal 2 Do not use/store the camera in the following places On the grip On storing On moisture condensation On the internal rechargeable battery On memory cards On recording/playback On RAW images Notes when playing movies on other devices Page Specifications Camera [System] [Image sensor] [Anti-dust] AC Adaptor AC-UB10/ UB10B Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50 Lens Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. On focal length On image data compatibility Trademarks Page Index Numerics A B C I L M N O U V W Z