4-183-855-12(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α Handbook Table of contents Sample photo search Menu search Index © 2010 Sony Corporation NEX-3/NEX-3C/NEX-5/NEX-5C GB
Notes on using the camera Click on a button at upper right on the cover and each page to jump to the corresponding page. This is convenient when searching for a function you want to use. Sample photo search Search for information by function. Table of contents How to use this handbook Search for information by sample photos. Menu search Search for information in a listing of menu items. Search for information by keyword.
Table of contents Table of contents Notes on using the camera Sample photo search How to use this handbook ·····································2 Sample photo search ············································5 Identifying parts ···················································11 List of icons on the screen···································15 Menu search Basic operations Using the control wheel and soft keys·················17 Menu search························································19 Sh
Troubleshooting Sample photo search Viewing images on a TV····································123 Using with your computer··································125 Using the software·············································127 Connecting the camera to the computer ···········130 Creating a movie disc (NEX-5/5C) ····················132 Printing still images ···········································136 Table of contents Connecting with other equipment Menu search Troubleshooting·······················
“This is the scene I want to capture in a photo, but how can I do?” You may find the answer by going through the sample photos listed here. Click the desired sample photo. Menu search If you click on a photo, the screen will jump to the page describing the function recommended for shooting that kind of photo. Refer to those descriptions in addition to the shooting tips displayed on the screen of the camera.
Only the main subject is in focus by defocusing the background (24) 38 The same scene with different brightness (38) 45 A happy smile (59) In candle light (45) 72 68 A person in front of night view (72) A moving person (68) 36 31 A group photo (36, 37) A person lit from behind (31) Menu search 59 Sample photo search 24 Table of contents Shooting people Index 6GB Continued r
Table of contents Shooting macro photos Adjusting the color to indoor light (69) 43 72 Flowers (43) Lowering the amount of flash light (72) 53 32 Focusing manually (53) In better brightness (32) 68 32 Preventing camera shake for indoor shots (68) Making food look appealing (32) Index Defocusing the background (24) Menu search 69 Sample photo search 24 7GB Continued r
The sky in vivid colors (32) Running water (50) 75 75 Vivid green colors (75) Colored leaves (75) Menu search 50 Sample photo search 32 Table of contents Shooting landscapes 46 Panoramic photos (46) Index 73 73 Scenery with a wide range of brightness (73) Light outdoors shot from a dark interior (73) 24 90 Defocusing the background (24) Keeping your shot level (90) 8GB Continued r
Table of contents Shooting sunset/night views 31 Holding the camera by hand (43) Trail of light (31) 49 24 Fireworks (49) Defocusing the background (24) 38 36 Menu search Preventing camera shake (36) Index The same scene in different brightness (38) Sample photo search 43 43 Shooting the red of the sunset beautifully (43) 9GB Continued r
Following a moving subject (56) Expressing vigorous action (50) 53 35 With the subject approaching the camera (53) Capturing the best moment (35) Menu search 50 Sample photo search 56 Table of contents Shooting fast moving subjects Index 10GB
NEX-5/5C See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Table of contents Identifying parts A (Playback) button (26) B ON/OFF (Power) switch D Remote sensor (39) E AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp F Speaker G Microphone Sample photo search C Shutter button (23) Menu search H Smart Accessory Terminal I Lens J Lens release button NEX-3/3C K Mount L Image sensor* M Lens contacts* * Do not touch this part directly.
NEX-5/5C A (USB) terminal (130) Table of contents B Hook for shoulder strap C HDMI terminal (123) D Light sensor E LCD monitor F MOVIE button (23) G Control wheel (17) I Image sensor position mark (53) Sample photo search H Soft keys (18) NEX-3/3C Menu search Index 12GB Continued r
NEX-5/5C A Battery/memory card cover • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. C Table of contents B Tripod receptacle Image sensor position mark (53) Use this when using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). Insert the connection plate into the battery compartment, then pass the cord through the connection plate cover as shown below.
On the E18 – 200 mm lens, refer to the instruction manual of the E18 – 200 mm lens (supplied). Table of contents Lens E18 – 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-5D/5CD/5K/5CK/3D/ 3CD/3K/3CK) B Focusing ring C Zoom ring D Focal-length scale E Focal-length index F Lens contacts* Sample photo search A Hood index Menu search G Mounting index * Do not touch this part directly. Index E16 mm F2.
Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the control wheel (page 29).
Display Indication D Display Flash Mode/Red Eye Reduction Database file full/ Database file error Histogram Drive Mode Playback folder – File number Focus mode Protect 1 Print order and number of copies ±0.0 Flash compensation Sample photo search 101-0012 Indication Table of contents Overheating warning Display Indication Menu z Soft keys Menu search Metering Mode B Focus area mode Face Detection Shoot Mode Shoot.
Basic operations The control wheel and soft keys allow you to use various functions of the camera. Table of contents Using the control wheel and soft keys Sample photo search Control wheel Menu search Soft keys Control wheel Index When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Flash Mode), (Exposure Comp.) and (Drive Mode) functions are assigned to the control wheel. When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to the control wheel.
A In this case, soft key A works as the [Menu] button, and soft key B as the [Shoot. Tips] button. Soft key C works as the [Shoot Mode] button. Menu search C Sample photo search The soft keys have different roles, depending on the context. The assigned role (function) of each soft key is shown on the screen. To use the function shown at the upper right corner of the screen, press soft key A. To use the function shown at the lower right corner of the screen, press soft key B.
You can set up the basic settings for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as shooting, playback, or other operations. Table of contents Menu search Sample photo search 1 Press [Menu]. 3 Following the instructions on the screen, select the desired item and press the center of the control wheel to make your choice. Menu search 2 Select the desired item by pressing the top/bottom/left/right parts of the control wheel, and then press the center.
Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. Selects the drive mode, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket shooting. Flash Mode Selects the method used to fire the flash. AF/MF Select Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Selects the area to be focused on. Autofocus Mode Selects the autofocus method. Precision Dig. Zoom Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used.
Adjusts the color tones according to the ambient light conditions. Metering Mode Selects the method used for measuring the brightness. Flash Compensation Adjusts the amount of flash light. DRO/Auto HDR Corrects the brightness or contrast automatically. Creative Style Selects the image processing method. Sample photo search Playback Allows you to set playback functions. Delete Deletes images. Slide Show Plays back images automatically. Selects a still image or movie to play back.
Sets the noise reduction processing for long exposure shootings. High ISO NR Sets the noise reduction processing for high ISO sensitivity shootings. Movie Audio Rec Sets the sound for movie recording. Table of contents Long Exposure NR Main Settings Language Date/Time Setup Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Selects the language used on the screen. Sets the date and time. Area Setting Selects the area where you are using the camera.
Shooting images with the settings in effect when you bought the camera is explained here. The camera makes decisions appropriate to the situation, and adjusts the settings. Table of contents Shooting images 1 Adjust the LCD monitor angle, and hold the camera. Sample photo search The Scene Recognition function begins to work. 2 To take still images, press the shutter button. To record movies, press the MOVIE button to start recording. Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording.
focus on When the camera cannot focus on the subject automaticaly, the focus indicator blinks. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting. Sample photo search Focus indicator Focus indicator Status z lit Focus locked. Ready to shoot. Table of contents z If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to Focus is confirmed. Focal point moves following a moving subject. Ready to shoot. lit Still focusing. z flashing Cannot focus.
Notes • Move closer to the subject. • Lengthen the distance between the subject and the background. Sample photo search z For a better result of Background Defocus Table of contents • When the Scene Recognition function is enabled, the camera analyzes the scene when you press the center of the control wheel, and uses it as the Recognized Scene. • The defocusing range available depends on the lens used.
Plays back the recorded images. Still images and movies are displayed on separate screens. You cannot display still images and movies on the same screen. 1 Press the Table of contents Playing back images (Playback) button. 3 To play back panoramic images or movies, press the center of the control wheel. During movie playback Control wheel operation To pause/resume Press the center. Press the right, or turn it right. To fast-rewind Press the left, or turn it left.
Notes z Scaling range Table of contents • You cannot use the enlarged playback function with movies. • To enlarge panoramic images, pause the playback first, and then press [Option]. The scaling range is as follows. Scaling range L Approx. ×1.1 – ×13 M Approx. ×1.1 – ×10 S Approx. ×1.1 – ×6.
Table of contents Deleting images You can delete the image displayed. 1 Display the image you want to delete, and press [Delete]. [Cancel] Press [Cancel] to quit the operation. [OK] [Delete] Sample photo search 2 Press the center of the control wheel to confirm [OK]. Menu search Note • You cannot delete protected images. z To delete several images Select [Menu] t [Playback] t [Delete] to select and delete specific images at the same time.
Using functions with the control wheel Using the control wheel: 1 Press DISP (Display Contents) on the control wheel repeatedly to select the desired mode. Table of contents DISP (Display Contents) Sample photo search Using the Menu: 1 During shooting, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Display Contents]. During playback, [Menu] t [Playback] t [Display Contents]. 2 Select the desired mode by turning the control wheel. Shows basic shooting information.
Histogram Displays the luminance distribution graphically, in addition to recording information. No Disp. Info. Does not show recording information. Menu search Shows recording information. Sample photo search Display Info. Table of contents During playback Note Index • Histogram is not displayed during following playback modes.
In a dark location, using the flash allows you to shoot the subject brightly, and it also helps to prevent camera shake. When shooting into the sun, you can use the flash to shoot a bright image of the backlit subject. 2 (Flash Mode) on the control wheel t desired mode. Or, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Flash Mode] t desired mode. Sample photo search 1 Attach the flash. Table of contents Flash Mode 3 Raise the flash when using the flash. Does not fire even if the flash is raised.
You can adjust the exposure in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. 1 (Exposure Comp.) on the control wheel t desired value. Or, [Menu] t [Brightness/Color] t [Exposure Comp.] t desired value. Sample photo search Notes • You cannot use [Exposure Comp.] when using the following functions: – [Intelligent Auto] – [Scene Selection] – [Manual Exposure] • If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, you may not be able to get a satisfactory effect.
You can set the drive mode, such as continuous, self-timer, or bracket shooting. 1 (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t desired mode. Or, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t desired mode. Shoots one still image. Normal shooting mode. (Continuous Adv.) Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button (page 34). (Speed Priority Shoots images continuously at high speed while you press and Cont.) hold down the shutter button (page 35).
Using functions in the menu Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button. 1 (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Continuous Adv.]. Or, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Continuous Adv.]. Sample photo search Note • You cannot use [Continuous Adv.] with the following functions: – [Scene Selection], excluding [Sports Action] – [Anti Motion Blur] – [Sweep Panorama] – [Smile Shutter] – [Auto HDR] Table of contents Continuous Adv.
Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button, at a higher speed than that of [Continuous Adv.]. 1 Notes Menu search • You cannot use [Speed Priority Cont.] with the following functions. – [Scene Selection], excluding [Sports Action] – [Anti Motion Blur] – [Sweep Panorama] – [Smile Shutter] – [Auto HDR] • Focus and brightness settings of the first shot are used for the following shots. Sample photo search (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Speed Priority Cont.].
1 (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Self-timer]. Or, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Self-timer]. Table of contents Self-timer 2 [Option] t desired mode. Sets the 10-second delay self-timer. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and the audio signal sounds until the shutter operates. To cancel the timer, press (Self-timer) on the control wheel. (Self-timer: 2 Sec) Sets the 2-second delay self-timer. This reduces the camera shake caused by pressing the shutter button.
Continuously shoots the number of images you have set after ten seconds. You can choose the best shot from several shots taken. 1 2 [Option] t desired mode. (Self-timer(Cont.): 10 Sec. 3 lmg.) Menu search (Self-timer(Cont.): 10 Sec. 5 lmg.) Shoots three or five still images continuously after ten seconds. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and the audio signal sounds until the shutter operates. To cancel the timer, press (Self-timer) on the control wheel.
Shoots three images while automatically shifting the exposure from base, to darker, then to lighter. Press and hold down the shutter button until the bracket recording is completed. You can select an image that suits your intention, after recording. Table of contents Bracket: Cont. Sample photo search 1 Menu search (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Bracket: Cont.]. Or, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Bracket: Cont.]. 2 [Option] t desired mode. (Bracket: Cont.: 0.
You can shoot using the SHUTTER and 2SEC (the shutter is released after two seconds) buttons on the RMT-DSLR1 Wireless Remote Commander (sold separately). Also, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Wireless Remote Commander. 1 2 Focus on the subject, point the transmitter of the Wireless Remote Commander to the remote sensor, and shoot the image. Notes Sample photo search (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Remote Cdr.]. Or, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Remote Cdr.].
Displays multiple images at the same time. 1 Press the 2 Press (Playback) button to switch to the playback mode. Table of contents Image Index (Image Index) of the control wheel. 3 To return to the single-image playback, select the desired image and press the center of the control wheel. z Switching between the still image and movie Sample photo search Six-image index appears. You can switch to 12-image index; [Menu] t [Playback] t [Image Index].
The camera analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings. 1 [Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Intelligent Auto]. When the camera recognizes the scene, the Scene Recognition icon and guide appear on the screen. The camera recognizes (Night View), (Tripod Night View), (Night Portrait), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Portrait), (Landscape), or (Macro). Scene Recognition icon and guide Sample photo search 2 Point the camera to the subject.
focus on When the camera cannot focus on the subject automaticaly, the focus indicator blinks. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting. Focus indicator Status z lit Focus locked. Ready to shoot. Focus is confirmed. Focal point moves following a moving subject. Ready to shoot. lit Still focusing. z flashing Cannot focus.
Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. 1 [Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Scene Selection] t desired mode. (Landscape) Shoots the entire range of scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors. (Macro) Shoots close subjects such as flowers, insects, food, or small items. (Sunset) Index (Sports Action) Menu search Blurs away backgrounds and sharpens the subject. Expresses skin tones softly.
Shoots night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod. A burst of shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur, camera shake, and noise. Sample photo search Notes Menu search • In the [Night View] and [Night Portrait] modes, the shutter speed is slower, so using a tripod is recommended to prevent the image from blurring. • In the [Hand-held Twilight] mode, the shutter clicks six times and an image is recorded.
This is suitable for indoor shots without using the flash, to reduce the subject blur. 1 [Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Anti Motion Blur]. Table of contents Anti Motion Blur 2 Shoot with the shutter button. Notes Menu search • If you select [Anti Motion Blur] with [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], the image quality becomes [Fine] temporarily. • The shutter clicks six times and an image is recorded. • Reducing blur is less effective when shooting: – Subjects with erratic movement.
Table of contents Sweep Panorama Allows you to create a panoramic image from composed images. Sample photo search 1 [Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Sweep Panorama]. 2 Point the camera at the edge of the subject, then press the shutter button fully down. Menu search This part will not be taken. 3 Pan the camera to the end, following the guidance on the LCD monitor.
Pan the camera in an arc with a constant velocity and in the same direction as the indication on the LCD monitor. [Sweep Panorama] is better suited for still subjects, rather than moving ones. Table of contents z Tips for shooting a panoramic image Vertical direction Horizontal direction Sample photo search Radius as short as possible Menu search • When using a zoom lens, it is recommended to use it with W side.
You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. Table of contents Manual Exposure 1 [Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Manual Exposure]. Shutter speed and aperture adjustment screens appear alternately. Shutter speed Sample photo search 2 Press the bottom of the control wheel repeatedly to select shutter speed or aperture. Menu search Aperture (F-value) 3 Turn the control wheel to select the desired value.
You can shoot trails with long exposure. BULB is suitable for shooting trails of light, such as fireworks. Sample photo search 1 [Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Manual Exposure]. 2 Press the bottom of the control wheel to select shutter speed. Table of contents BULB Menu search 3 Turn the control wheel to the left until [BULB] is indicated. [BULB] 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus. 5 Press and hold the shutter button for the duration of the shooting.
You can express the movement of a moving subject in various way by adjusting the shutter speed, for example, at the instant of the movement with high speed shutter, or as a trailing image with low speed shutter. 2 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. The aperture is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure. Shutter speed Sample photo search 1 [Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Shutter Priority] t desired value.
Table of contents Aperture Priority Blurs or sharpens things in front of and beyond the subject. 1 [Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Aperture Priority] t desired value. 2 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. Aperture (F-number) The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure. Sample photo search • Smaller F-value: The subject is in focus, but things in front of and beyond the subject is blurred. • Larger F-value: The subject and its foreground and background are all in focus.
While exposure is adjusted by the camera automatically, you can set shooting functions such as ISO sensitivity, Creative Style, D-Range optimizer. Table of contents Program Auto 1 [Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [Program Auto]. 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. Note • You cannot select [Flash Off] and [Autoflash] in [Flash Mode]. Sample photo search 2 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings.
Table of contents AF/MF Select Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t desired mode. Focuses automatically. (DMF) After focusing automatically, make fine focus adjustment manually (Direct Manual Focus). (Manualfocus) Adjusts the focus manually. Turn the focusing ring right or left to make the subject look clearer.
1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t [DMF]. 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically. Table of contents DMF (Direct Manual Focus) 3 Keep the shutter button halfway down, rotate the focusing ring of the lens to achieve a sharp focus. Sample photo search Note • [Autofocus Mode] is fixed to [Single-shot AF].
Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. Table of contents Autofocus Area 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Autofocus Area] t desired mode. AF range finder frame Menu search (Center) The camera determines which of the 25 AF areas is used for focusing. When you press the shutter button halfway down in still image shooting mode, a green frame is displayed around the area that is in focus.
Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Autofocus Mode] t desired mode. The camera focuses and the focus is locked when you press the shutter button halfway down. Use this when the subject is motionless. AF) (Continuous The camera continues to focus while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. Use this when the subject is in motion.
When a single focus lens is attached, you can shoot still images while zooming in on the center portion. Table of contents Precision Dig. Zoom 1 Attach a single focus lens. You can zoom in up to ten times. 4 To stop zooming, press [Exit]. Notes Sample photo search 2 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Precision Dig. Zoom]. 3 Turn the control wheel and decide the zoom rate. Menu search • You can use this item only when a single focus lens is attached.
Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, and white balance settings automatically. You can select the priority face to be focused on. Face Detection frame (White) Sample photo search Face Detection frame (Orange) When the camera detects more than one subject, the camera will judge which is the main subject and set focus by priority. The Face Detection frame for the main subject will turn orange.
When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Smile Shutter] t [On]. When the smile level exceeds the b point on the indicator, the camera records images automatically. If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter shooting, the camera shoots the image, then returns to Smile Shutter mode. Face Detection frame Smile Detection indicator 3 To exit Smile Shutter mode, [Menu] t [Camera] t [Smile Shutter] t [Off].
Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Smile Detection] t desired mode. Detects a big smile. (Normal Smile) Detects a normal smile. (Slight Smile) Detects even a slight smile. Notes Menu search • You cannot change [Smile Detection] when using the following functions: – [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] – [Anti Motion Blur] – [Sweep Panorama] – [Manualfocus] • Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions.
Sets the direction to pan the camera when you shoot Sweep Panorama images. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Panorama Direction] t desired mode. (Right) (Up) (Down) Pan the camera in the direction you set.
Allows you to search through all shooting tips in the camera. Use this item when you want to look at shooting tips you have seen before. 2 Press the left or right of the control wheel and search for the desired shooting tip. Sample photo search 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [Shooting Tip List]. Table of contents Shooting Tip List Menu search Turn the control wheel to scroll the text up and down.
The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you record an image. The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded. Sample photo search 1 [Menu] t [Image Size] t [Image Size] t desired mode. Still Image size when [Aspect Ratio] is 3:2 Usage guidelines 4592 × 3056 pixels For prints up to A3+ size (M: 7.
The larger the image size, the higher the image quality. NEX-5/5C (1920 × 1080) Average bit-rate Usage guidelines 17 Mbps Records with the highest image quality for viewing on a highdefinition TV. Image size in [MP4] mode Average bit-rate (1440 × 1080) Usage guidelines Records with high image quality for viewing on a high-definition TV. 3 Mbps Records in the suitable size for WEB uploads.
Sets the aspect ratio of still images. 1 [Menu] t [Image Size] t [Aspect Ratio] t desired mode. Standard aspect ratio. Suitable for prints. 16:9 For viewing on a high-definition TV. Note • You cannot select [Aspect Ratio] when using [Sweep Panorama].
Selects the compression format of still images. 1 [Menu] t [Image Size] t [Quality] t desired mode. File format: RAW (Records using the RAW compression format.) + JPEG A RAW image and a JPEG image are created at the same time. This is suitable when you need two image files, a JPEG for viewing, and a RAW for editing. • The image quality is fixed to [Fine] and the image size is fixed to [L]. FINE (Fine) File format: JPEG The image is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded.
Selects the movie file format. 1 [Menu] t [Image Size] t [File Format] t desired mode. MP4 This file format is suitable for WEB uploads, e-mail attachments or playing back on computers. Movies shot with this camera are recorded in MPEG-4 format at approximately 30 frames/sec (1080 60i-compatible devices) or approximately 25 frames/sec (1080 50i-compatible devices), in progressive mode, with AAC audio, mp4 format.
Sets the luminous sensitivity. 1 [Menu] t [Brightness/Color] t [ISO] t desired setting. (ISO AUTO) Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. You can set a faster shutter speed, and reduce image blur in dark locations or of moving subjects by increasing ISO sensitivity (select a larger number).
Adjusts the color tones according to the ambient light conditions. Use this feature when the color tone of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you want to change the color tone on purpose for photographic expression. Table of contents White Balance 1 [Menu] t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t desired mode. AWB (Auto WB) (Daylight) The camera automatically detects a light source and adjusts the color tones.
) 1 [Menu] t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t desired mode. 2 As necessary, [Option] t adjust the color tone. Table of contents Preset white balance ( Adjusting it toward + turns the image reddish and adjusting it toward – turns the image bluish. 1 [Menu] t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t [C.Temp./Filter]. 2 [Option] t desired value. The higher the number, the more reddish the image, and the lower the number, the more bluish the image. (The default setting is 5500 K.
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. Table of contents Metering Mode 1 [Menu] t [Brightness/Color] t [Metering Mode] t desired mode. (Center) Measures the average brightness of the entire screen, while emphasizing the central area of the screen (Center-weighted metering). (Spot) Measures only the central area (Spot metering).
Adjusts the amount of flash light in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. Flash compensation changes the amount of flash light only. Exposure compensation changes the amount of flash light along with the change of the shutter speed and aperture. Selecting higher values (+ side) makes the flash level higher and images brighter. Selecting lower values (– side) makes the flash level lower and images darker.
Corrects the brightness or contrast. 1 [Menu] t [Brightness/Color] t [DRO/Auto HDR] t desired mode. (Off) Does not use [DRO/Auto HDR]. (Auto HDR) Shoots three images with different exposures, and then overlays the bright area of the under exposed image and the dark area of the over exposed image to create an image with rich gradation. One image with proper exposure and one overlaid image are recorded.
Widens the range (gradations) so that you can record from bright parts to dark parts in correct brightness (Auto High Dynamic Range). One image with proper exposure and one overlaid image are recorded. Table of contents Auto HDR 1 [Menu] t [Brightness/Color] t [DRO/Auto HDR] t [Auto HDR]. (Auto Exposure Diff.) Corrects the exposure difference automatically. 1.0 EV – 6.0 EV Sets the exposure difference, based on the contrast of the subject. Select the optimal level between 1.0 EV (weak) and 6.
Allows you to select the desired image processing. You can adjust exposure (shutter speed and aperture) as you like with [Creative Style], unlike with [Scene Selection] where the camera adjusts the exposure. Table of contents Creative Style 1 [Menu] t [Brightness/Color] t [Creative Style] t desired mode. For shooting various scenes with rich gradation and beautiful colors.
Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. 1 [Menu] t [Playback] t [Delete] t desired mode. Deletes the selected images. Press the center to confirm [Select] and [OK]. All in Folder Deletes all still images in the folder. This appears during still image playback only. All in Date Rng. Deletes all movies of the date. This appears during movie playback only. Sample photo search Multiple Img. Table of contents Delete Note Menu search • You can select up to 100 images.
Plays back images automatically. 1 [Menu] t [Playback] t [Slide Show] t desired mode t [OK]. Table of contents Slide Show Interval 3 Sec Sets the display interval of images. Appears only when playing back still images. 5 Sec 10 Sec Sample photo search 1 Sec 30 Sec All AVCHD Menu search Movie Type Selects the movie type to play back. Appears only when playing back movies. MP4 Repeat On Plays back images in a continuous loop.
Selects still images or movies to play back. 1 [Menu] t [Playback] t [Still/Movie Select] t desired mode. Displays the still image. Movie Displays the movie. Note • You cannot display still images and movies on the same index screen. Sample photo search Still Table of contents Still/Movie Select z Switching between the still image and the movie Menu search You can switch the image type on the image index easily. Select (still image) or (movie) on the left of the screen.
Selects the number of images to be displayed on the index. 1 [Menu] t [Playback] t [Image Index] t desired mode. Displays six images. 12 Images Displays 12 images. Sample photo search 6 Images Table of contents Image Index Menu search z Switching between the still image and the movie You can switch the image type on the image index easily. Select (still image) or (movie) on the left of the screen. You cannot display still image and movie on the same index screen.
When multiple folders are created in a memory card, this selects the folder containing the still image you want to play back. Table of contents Select Folder 1 [Menu] t [Playback] t [Still/Movie Select] t [Still]. Sample photo search 2 [Menu] t [Playback] t [Select Folder] t desired folder. Note Menu search • You cannot select this item during movie playback.
Movies are stored by date. You can select the date of movies to be played back. 1 [Menu] t [Playback] t [Still/Movie Select] t [Movie]. Note • You cannot select this item during still image playback. Sample photo search 2 [Menu] t [Playback] t [Select Date] t desired date.
Rotates a still image counter-clockwise. Use this to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation. Once you rotate the image, the image is played back in the rotated position, even if you turn off the power. Sample photo search 1 [Menu] t [Playback] t [Rotate] t press the center. Table of contents Rotate The image rotates counter-clockwise. The image rotates as you press the center. Menu search Notes • You cannot rotate movies or protected images.
Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed for registered images. Table of contents Protect 1 [Menu] t [Playback] t [Protect] t desired mode. Applies or cancels the protection of the selected images. Press the center to confirm [Select] and [OK]. Cancel All Images Cancels the protection of all still images. Cancel All Movies Cancels the protection of all movies. Sample photo search Multiple Img. Note Menu search • You can protect up to 100 images at a time.
You can check the focus by enlarging a portion of the playback image. 1 [Menu] t [Playback] t [ Enlarge Image]. Table of contents Enlarge Image 2 Adjust the scaling by turning the control wheel. 4 To cancel the operation, press [Exit]. Notes • You cannot enlarge the movies. • During playing back panoramic images, pause first, and then enlarge the image. Sample photo search 3 Select the portion you want to enlarge by pressing the top/bottom/right/ left of the control wheel.
Adjusts the sound volume of movies in eight steps. This item appears during movie playback only. Table of contents Volume Settings 1 [Menu] t [Playback] t [Volume Settings] t desired value. The [Volume Settings] screen appears when you press the bottom of the control wheel while playing back movies. You can adjust the volume, while listening to the actual sound.
You can specify which and how many copies of still images you shot on the memory card that you want to print out later. The (Print order) mark is displayed for registered images (DPOF: Digital Print Order Format). Multiple Img. Selects images to order printing. 1 Press the center to select the number of sheets. To cancel DPOF, repeat pressing the center to set [0]. 2 Repeat the operation on all images you want to print. Cancel All Clears all DPOF marks.
The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The red AF illuminator allows the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. Auto Uses the AF illuminator. Off Does not use the AF illuminator. Notes Sample photo search 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [AF Illuminator] t desired setting.
The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. Table of contents Red Eye Reduction 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Red Eye Reduction] t desired setting. The flash always strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Off Does not use Red Eye Reduction. Notes Menu search • Attach and raise the flash to use Red Eye Reduction. • You cannot use [Red Eye Reduction] with [Smile Shutter]. • Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired effects.
You can check the recorded image on the LCD monitor right after the shooting. You can change the displayed time. Table of contents Auto Review 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Auto Review] t desired setting. Displays for the set time. 5 Sec 2 Sec Off Does not display. Sample photo search 10 Sec Notes Menu search • In auto review, the image will not be displayed in the vertical position even if [Playback Display] is set to [Auto Rotate].
Sets whether the grid line is displayed or not. The grid line will help you to adjust the composition of images. Table of contents Grid Line 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Grid Line] t desired setting. Displays the grid line. Off Does not display the grid line. z Checking the frame for movie recording Sample photo search On Menu search The frame that appears when [Grid Line] is set to [On] will show to what extent your subject is included in the frame.
Sets whether the histogram is displayed or not. The histogram displays the luminance distribution that shows how many pixels of a particular brightness exist in the image. Table of contents Histogram 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Histogram] t desired setting. Displays the histogram. Off Does not display the histogram. Note • You cannot display the histogram when using [Sweep Panorama].
Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to make manual-focusing easier. This works in the [Manualfocus] or [DMF] modes. Table of contents MF Assist 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t [On]. The image is enlarged by seven times. You can enlarge the image also by 14 times. On Enlarges the image. Off Does not enlarge the image. Sample photo search 2 Turn the focusing ring to adjust the focus.
The way colors are represented with combinations of numbers or the range of color reproduction is called “color space.” You can change the color space, depending on your purpose. Table of contents Color Space 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Color Space] t desired setting. This is the standard color space of the digital camera. Use sRGB in normal shooting, such as when you intend to print out the images without any modification. AdobeRGB This has a wide range of color reproduction.
Sets whether or not you use the SteadyShot function of the lens. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [SteadyShot] t desired setting. Uses SteadyShot. Off Does not use SteadyShot. This setting is recommended when you use a tripod. Notes Menu search • [On] is selected when using the following functions: – [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] – [Anti Motion Blur] • You cannot set [SteadyShot] when an E16 mm F2.8 or A-mount lens (sold separately) is attached.
Sets whether or not the shutter can be released when no lens is attached. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Release w/oLens] t desired setting. Releases the shutter when no lens is attached. Select this when you attach the camera on an astronomical telescope, etc. Disable Releases the shutter only when a lens is attached.
When you set the shutter speed to a second or longer (Long exposure shooting), noise reduction is turned on for the same duration that the shutter is open. This is to reduce the grainy noise typical in a long exposure. Table of contents Long Exposure NR 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Long Exposure NR] t desired setting. Activates noise reduction for the same duration that the shutter is open. When noise reduction is in progress, a message appears and you cannot take another picture.
When shooting with the high ISO, the camera reduces the noise that becomes more noticeable when the camera sensitivity is high. Table of contents High ISO NR 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [High ISO NR] t desired setting. Activates high ISO noise reduction automatically. Weak Activates high ISO noise reduction moderately. Note • You cannot set [High ISO NR] when using [Sweep Panorama].
Sets whether or not you record the sound during movie recording. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Movie Audio Rec] t desired setting. Records sound (stereo). Off Does not record sound. Note • The sound of the lens and the camera in operation will also be recorded, when [On] is selected.
Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Beep] t desired setting. The audio signals will sound only when the subject is in focus, and during self-timer countdown. High Turns on audio signals when you press the control wheel, or soft keys. If you want to lower the volume, select [Low]. Low Off Turns off the audio signal.
Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [ Language] t desired language.
Sets the date and time again. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Date/Time Setup]. Table of contents Date/Time Setup 2 Set the date, time, etc. Selects [ON] or [OFF]. Date Format Selects the date and time display format. Menu search Note • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “PMB” in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date. Sample photo search Daylight Svg.
Sets the area where you are using the camera. This allows you to set the local area when you use the camera abroad. Table of contents Area Setting 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Area Setting] t desired setting. Sample photo search 2 Press the right or left of the control wheel to select an area.
You can select whether or not the help guide is displayed when you operate the camera. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Help Guide Display] t desired setting. Displays the help guide. Off Does not display the help guide. This is convenient when you want to perform the next operation quickly.
You can set time intervals for the camera to switch to power save mode. Pressing the shutter button halfway down returns the camera to the shooting mode. Table of contents Power Save 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Power Save] t desired setting. Switches to power save mode after the set time.
The brightness of the LCD monitor is automatically adjusted to the ambient lighting conditions using the light sensor (page 12). You can set the brightness of the LCD monitor manually. Table of contents LCD Brightness 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [LCD Brightness] t desired setting. Adjust the brightness automatically. Manual Allows you to adjust the brightness within the range of –2 to +2. Sunny Weather Automatically adjusts the brightness appropriately for shooting outdoors.
Selects the color of the LCD monitor. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Display Color] t desired setting. Black Blue Pink Turns to the selected color.
Selects the method used for displaying the wide images. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Wide Image] t desired setting. Displays the wide images on the entire screen. Normal Displays the wide images and the operation information on the screen.
Selects the orientation when playing back still images recorded in the portrait position. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Playback Display] t desired setting. Displays in the portrait position. Manual Rotate Displays in the landscape position. Note • When you play back the image on a TV or a computer, the image will be displayed in the portrait position even if [Manual Rotate] is selected.
When connecting the camera to a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can play back images on your camera by the TV’s remote control aiming at the TV. See page 124 on “BRAVIA” Sync. Table of contents CTRL FOR HDMI 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [CTRL FOR HDMI] t desired setting. Operates the camera with the TV remote control. Off Does not operate the camera with the TV remote control.
Selects the method used for a USB connection. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [USB Connection] t desired setting. Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera, a computer, and other USB devices. Standard mode. PTP When you connect the camera to a computer, the AutoPlay Wizard appears, and the still images in the recording folder on the camera are imported to the computer (with Windows 7/Vista/ XP, Mac OS X).
Allows you to clean the image sensor. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Cleaning Mode] t [OK]. Table of contents Cleaning Mode The message “After cleaning, turn camera off. Continue?” appears. 2 Confirm [OK]. 4 Use the blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area. 5 Attach the lens and turn the camera off. Menu search Notes Index • Cleaning can be performed only when the battery level is (three remaining battery icons) or more.
Displays the version of your camera and lens. Confirm the version when a firmware update is released. Table of contents Version 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Version]. Sample photo search Note • An update can be performed only when the battery level is (three remaining battery icons) or more. We recommend that you use a sufficient battery or the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately).
Sets whether or not to display the demonstration with movies. Select [Off] when you do not want to see the demonstration. Table of contents Demo Mode 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Demo Mode] t desired setting. The demonstration begins automatically when the camera is not operated for about one minute. Off Does not show the demonstration.
Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you activate [Reset Default], the images are retained. Table of contents Reset Default 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Reset Default] t [OK]. Sample photo search Notes • Be sure not to turn off the camera while resetting. • The settings of [Date/Time Setup] and [Area Setting] are not reset.
Formats the memory card. When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time, it is recommended to format the card using the camera for stable performance of the memory card before shooting. Note that formatting permanently erases all data on the memory card, and is unrecoverable. Save precious data on a computer, etc. Notes • Formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images. • During the format, the access lamp lights up. Do not eject the memory card while the lamp is lit.
Selects the method for assigning file numbers to images. 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [File Number] t desired setting. Reset The camera resets numbers in the following cases and assigns numbers to files from “0001.” When the recording folder contains a file, a number incremented one higher than the largest number is assigned. • When the folder format is changed. • When all the images in the folder are deleted. • When the memory card is replaced. • When the memory card is formatted.
Still images you shoot are recorded in a folder that is automatically created under the DCIM folder on the memory card. You can change the folder name form. Table of contents Folder Name 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Folder Name] t desired setting. The folder name form is as follows: folder number + MSDCF. Example: 100MSDCF Date Form The folder name form is as follows: folder number + Y (the last digit)/MM/DD.
When a standard form folder is selected and there are two or more folders, you can select the recording folder to be used to record still images. Table of contents Select Shoot. Folder 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Select Shoot. Folder] t desired folder. Sample photo search Notes • You cannot select the folder when you select the [Date Form] setting. • You cannot select the folder for movies.
Creates a folder in the memory card for recording images. Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording folder. Table of contents New Folder 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [New Folder] t [OK]. Notes Menu search • A folder for still images and a folder for movies that have the same number are created at the same time.
When inconsistencies are found in the image database file of movies, caused by processing movies on computers, etc., movies on the memory card will not be played back in this form. If this happens, the camera repairs the file. Table of contents Recover Image DB 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Recover Image DB] t [OK]. Note • Use a sufficiently charged battery. Low battery power during repairing can cause damage to data.
Displays the remaining recording time of movies on the memory card. Number of recordable still images is also displayed. Table of contents Display Card Space 1 [Menu] t [Setup] t [Display Card Space] t [OK].
Sets whether or not you use the upload function when using an Eye-Fi card (commercially available). This item appears when an Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camera. NEX-5C/3C do not have this function. Enables the upload function. The icon on the screen changes according to the communication status of the camera. Standby. No images are to be sent. Connecting. Upload standby. Uploading. Error Off Disables the upload function.
Connecting with other equipment To view images recorded on the camera on a TV, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI connector are required. Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. Table of contents Viewing images on a TV 1 Turn off both your camera and the TV. Sample photo search 2 Connect the camera to the TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately). 1 To the HDMI connector 3 Turn on the TV and switch the input. 4 Turn on the camera.
By connecting the camera to a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can operate the camera with the TV Remote Control. Table of contents Using “BRAVIA” Sync 1 Connect a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync to the camera. 2 Press the LINK Menu button on the TV Remote Control. 3 Operate with the buttons on the TV Remote Control. Item Operation Slide Show Plays back images automatically Returns to the single-image screen.
Note • “PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh computers. The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software and importing images via a USB connection. Microsoft Windows XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP2/ Windows 7 “PMB” CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (NEX-5/5C: For playing/editing the High Definition movies: Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster/Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster NEX-3/3C: For playing/editing the movies: Intel Core Duo 1.
The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software and importing images via a USB connection. USB Connection: Mac OS X (v10.3 to v10.6) “Image Data Converter SR Ver.3”/“Image Data Lightbox SR”: Mac OS X v10.4/Mac OS X v10.5/ Mac OS X v10.6 (Snow Leopard) “Image Data Converter SR Ver.3” “Image Data Lightbox SR” CPU: Power PC G4/G5 series (1.0 GHz or faster is recommended)/Intel Core Solo/Core Duo/Core 2 Duo or faster Memory: 1 GB or more is recommended.
Table of contents Using the software Installing the software (Windows) Log on as Administrator. The installation menu screen appears. • If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (For Windows XP: [My Computer]) t (SONYPMB) t [Install.exe]. • If the AutoPlay screen appears, select “Run Install.exe” and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with the installation. Sample photo search 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.
Log on as Administrator. 1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Table of contents Installing the software (Macintosh) 2 Double-click the CD-ROM icon. 4 Double-click the [IDS_INST.pkg] file in the copy-to folder. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. Using “Image Data Converter SR” Menu search With “Image Data Converter SR” you can do the following, etc.
With “Image Data Lightbox SR” you can do the following, etc.: • To display and compare RAW/JPEG images recorded with this camera. • To rate the images on a scale of five. • To set color labels and so on. • To display an image with “Image Data Converter SR” and make adjustments to it. Refer to Help. Click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Image Data Suite] t [Help] t [Image Data Lightbox SR]. Using “PMB” Index With “PMB” you can do the following, etc.
2 Turn on the computer, then press the (Playback) button. 1 To a USB terminal of the computer Sample photo search 1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). Table of contents Connecting the camera to the computer USB cable (supplied) 3 Connect the camera to your computer.
Table of contents Deleting the USB connection Perform the procedures from step 1 to 3 below before: • Disconnecting the USB cable. • Removing the memory card. • Turning off the camera. Windows Vista 2 Click (USB Mass Storage Device) t [Stop]. 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window, then click [OK].
You can create a disc from AVCHD format movies recorded on the camera. Table of contents Creating a movie disc (NEX-5/5C) Selecting the method for creating a disc Method Blu-ray disc playback devices (Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.) Create a Blu-ray disc of movies and photos imported to a computer using “PMB.” AVCHD format playback devices (Sony Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.) Create an AVCHD format disc of movies and photos imported to a computer using “PMB.
A Blu-ray disc enables you to record high definition image quality (HD) movies of a longer duration than DVD discs. playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player and a PlayStation®3. You cannot play the disc on ordinary DVD players. z Discs you can use with “PMB” You can use 12 cm discs of following type with “PMB.” For Blu-ray disc, see page 134.
You can create a high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format disc from AVCHD format movies imported to a computer using the supplied software “PMB.” Table of contents Creating an AVCHD format disc 1 Turn on your computer and place an empty disc on the DVD drive. 2 Start “PMB.” 4 Click (Disc Creation) to select [Create AVCHD Format Discs (HD)]. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to create a disc.
You can create a standard definition image quality (STD) disc from AVCHD format movies imported to a computer using supplied software “PMB.” Table of contents Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc 1 Turn on your computer and place an empty disc on the DVD drive. 3 Select the movies you want to write. 4 Click (STD)]. (Disc Creation) to select [Create DVD-Video Format Discs Sample photo search • Close all software other than “PMB.” 2 Start “PMB.
Index You cannot print RAW images. When you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off. You cannot print panoramic images depending on the printer. When you print at a shop, note the followings. – Consult your photo printing service shop as to what types of memory card they handle. – A memory card adaptor (sold separately) may be necessary. Consult your photo printing service shop. – Before you take image data to a shop, always copy (back up) your data to a disk.
Troubleshooting Table of contents Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 137 to 142. 3 Reset the settings (page 114). Battery pack and power Menu search 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Sample photo search 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn on the power. The battery pack cannot be installed.
Table of contents battery pack. Slow flashing indicates that charging is suspended because the ambient temperature is outside the suitable range for charging the battery pack. Charging will resume and the CHARGE lamp will be lit when the ambient temperature returns to within the suitable temperature. • Charge the battery pack under the suitable temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). Shooting images Nothing is displayed on the LCD monitor when the power is turned on.
The image taken with the flash is too dark. Table of contents • If the subject is beyond the flash range (the distance that the flash can reach), the pictures will be dark because the flash light does not reach the subject. If the ISO is changed, the flash range also changes with it. The date and time are recorded incorrectly. The aperture value and/or shutter speed flashes when you press the shutter button halfway down.
Table of contents Deleting/Editing images The image cannot be deleted. • Cancel the protection (page 83). The image was deleted by mistake. A DPOF mark cannot be put. • You cannot mark DPOF marks on RAW images. Computers • Check “Recommended computer environment” (page 125). The computer does not recognize the camera. Index • Check that the camera is turned on. • When the battery level is low, install the charged battery pack, or use the AC Adaptor (sold separately).
Table of contents Memory card Cannot insert a memory card. • Insertion direction of the memory card is wrong. Insert it in the correct direction. Cannot record on a memory card. Sample photo search • The memory card is full. Delete unnecessary images (pages 28, 76). • An unusable memory card is inserted. Formatted the memory card by mistake. • All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it. Printing • RAW images cannot be printed.
The message “Set Area/Date/Time.” appears when the camera is turned on. Table of contents • The camera has been left unused for sometime with a low battery or no battery pack. Charge the battery pack and set the date again (page 101). If the message appears every time you charge the battery pack, the internal rechargeable battery may be exhausted. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The number of recordable images does not decrease, or decreases two at a time.
Table of contents Warning messages If the following messages appear, follow the instructions below. Incompatible battery. Use correct model. • An incompatible battery pack is being used. • Set the date and time. If you have not used the camera for a long time, charge the internal rechargeable battery. Power insufficient Sample photo search Set Area/Date/Time. • You tried to clean the image sensor (Cleaning Mode) when the battery level is insufficient.
No images Table of contents • There is no image on the memory card. Image protected • You tried to delete protected images. Unable to print. Camera overheating. Allow it to cool. • The camera has become hot because you have been shooting continuously. Turn the power off. Cool the camera and wait until the camera is ready to shoot again. • The SteadyShot function does not work. You can continue to shoot but the SteadyShot function will not work. Turn the camera off and on.
Unable to magnify. • Images recorded with other cameras may not be enlarged or rotated. No images selected. Table of contents Unable to rotate image. • You attempted to print without specifying images. • You attempted to execute DPOF without specifying images. Cannot create more folders. • The folder with a name beginning with “999” exists on the memory card. You cannot create any folders if this is the case. Sample photo search No images changed.
Others You can use the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz. Table of contents Using the camera abroad Note On TV color systems NEX-5/5C Sample photo search • Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a malfunction. To view movies shot using this camera on a television, the camera and television must use the same color television system.
You can use following memory cards with this camera: “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, SD memory card, SDHC memory card, and SDXC memory card. You cannot use a MultiMedia Card. Table of contents Memory card Notes • • • • • • • • • • Menu search Index Memory card formatted with a computer are not guaranteed to operate with the camera. Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the memory card and the equipment used.
*2 *3 Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro” media (sold separately) Sample photo search • This product is compatible with “Memory Stick Micro” media (“M2”). “M2” is an abbreviation for “Memory Stick Micro” media. • To use a “Memory Stick Micro” media with the camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Micro” media into an “M2” Adaptor as large as of Duo size.
On charging the battery pack Effective use of the battery pack Index • Battery performance decreases in low temperature surroundings. So in cold places, the operational time of the battery pack is shorter. To ensure longer battery pack use, we recommend putting the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in the camera immediately before you start shooting. • The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the flash or record movies frequently.
On battery life Table of contents • The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one. • The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used.
Sample photo search Menu search Index • Only NP-FW type battery packs (and no others) can be charged in the battery charger (supplied). Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns. • Remove the charged battery pack from the battery charger. If you leave the charged battery pack in the charger, battery life may be shortened.
Using the Mount Adaptor LA-EA1 (sold separately), you can attach an A-mount lens to your camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Mount Adaptor. Table of contents Mount Adaptor Sample photo search Menu search Index Notes • You may not be able to use the Mount Adaptor with certain lenses. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility on compatible lenses. • The continuous shooting speed of still images will be slower.
Recording and playback on your camera Video signal*3: 1080 60i-compatible device MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920 × 1080/60i 1080 50i-compatible device MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920 × 1080/50i Audio signal: Dolby Digital 2ch Recording media: Memory card Menu search Based on the AVCHD format, your camera records with the high definition image quality (HD) mentioned below.
Cleaning the camera * Do not use a spray blower. Using one may cause a malfunction. Cleaning the lens Index • Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents, such as thinner, or benzine. • When cleaning the lens surface, remove dust using a commercially available blower. In case of dust that sticks to the surface, wipe it off with a soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with lens cleaning solution. Wipe in a spiral pattern from the center to the outside.
Index AF Illuminator ................................................... 87 Delete ............................................................28, 76 AF/MF Select ..................................................... 53 Demo Mode ......................................................113 Anti Motion Blur ............................................... 45 Direct Manual Focus ..........................................53 Aperture .............................................................
Panorama ............................................................46 Identifying parts ................................................. 11 Panorama Direction ............................................61 Image Data Converter SR ................................ 128 Playback .............................................................26 Image Data Lightbox SR ................................. 129 Playback Display ..............................................108 Image Index ......................
Shutter Priority ................................................... 50 Single-shot AF ................................................... 56 Slide Show ......................................................... 77 Slow Sync. ......................................................... 31 Table of contents Shutter speed ...................................................... 50 Smile Detection .................................................. 60 Smile Shutter .................................................
Notes on the License Menu search Index NEX-3/3C IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR (i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii)DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO.
On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software Sample photo search Read “license2.pdf” in the “License” folder on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of “GPL”, and “LGPL” software. To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed. If it is not installed on your computer, you can download it from the Adobe Systems web page: http://www.adobe.
