4-288-916-12(1) NEX-5N Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Preparing the camera Mastering the basic operation Instruction Manual E-mount Using the recording functions Using the playback functions Checking the functions available Importing images to the computer Others Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
English Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. NEX-5N Serial No. ______________________________ WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
• Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack. • Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children. • Keep the battery pack dry. • Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony. • Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions.
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Table of contents Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items ..............................................9 Identifying parts ................................................................10 Charging the battery pack ................................................15 Inserting the charged battery pack ..................................17 Attaching/removing the lens .............................................19 Inserting a memory card (sold separately) .......................
Checking the functions available Menu list ........................................................................... 55 Functions available for each shooting mode ................... 63 Flash modes available...................................................... 64 Importing images to the computer Installing the software....................................................... 65 What you can do with the supplied software ................... 67 Creating a disc of movies......................................
Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items First check the model name of your camera (page 8). The accessories supplied differ depending on the model. The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. x Common accessories • Camera (1) • Battery charger BC-VW1 (1) Preparing the camera • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the U.S.A.
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A B C D Preparing the camera E F G When the lens is removed H I J K L 1) 2) 3) GB 10 ON/OFF (Power) switch (25) Shutter button (28) Remote sensor AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/ Smile Shutter lamp Speaker Microphone 1) Smart Accessory Terminal 2 2) (23) Lens (19) Lens release button (20) Mount Image sensor 3) Lens contacts 3) Do not cover this part during movie recording.
A (USB) terminal B Hook for shoulder strap Attaching the shoulder strap is recommended not to drop the camera. Preparing the camera C HDMI terminal (54) D Light sensor E LCD monitor/Touch panel (34) The tilting LCD monitor of the camera allows flexible shooting positions.
x Flash HVL-F7S Preparing the camera A Battery/memory card cover (17, 21) B Tripod receptacle • 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.
x Lens See page 89 on the specifications of the lenses. E16 mm F2.8 (supplied with NEX-5ND) E18 – 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-5ND/ 5NK/5NY) Preparing the camera A Converter index* B Focusing ring C Lens contacts** D Mounting index * A converter is sold separately. ** Do not touch this part directly. A B C D E F G Hood index Focusing ring Zooming ring Focal-length scale Focal-length index Lens contacts* Mounting index * Do not touch this part directly.
E55 – 210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (supplied with NEX-5NY) Preparing the camera A B C D E F Focusing ring Zooming ring Focal-length scale Focal-length index Lens contacts* Mounting index * Do not touch this part directly.
Charging the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP-FW50 “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (supplied). The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack can be charged even when it has not been fully depleted. It can also be used when it has not been fully charged. 1 Insert the battery pack onto the battery charger. • Push the battery pack until it clicks. Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket). Estimated charging time Preparing the camera 2 For the U.S.
Notes Preparing the camera • The charging time differs depending on the remaining capacity of the battery pack or charging conditions. • We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range. • Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket).
Inserting the charged battery pack While sliding the cover open lever, open the cover. 2 Firmly insert the battery pack all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery. Preparing the camera 1 Lock lever 3 Close the cover. x Checking the remaining battery level Check the level with the following indicators and percent figures displayed on the LCD monitor. “Battery exhausted.” Battery level High Low You cannot shoot any more image.
Note • The displayed level may not be correct under certain circumstances. z What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your camera. Using the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack, the remaining battery time in percent figures is displayed according to the operating conditions of your camera.
Attaching/removing the lens Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before you attach or remove the lens. 1 If the cap or the packaging lid is attached, remove it from the camera or the lens. 2 Preparing the camera • Quickly change the lens somewhere away from dusty locations so as to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camera. Mount the lens by aligning the white index marks on the lens and the camera. • Hold the camera’s face downward to prevent the dust from entering into the camera.
x Removing the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. Preparing the camera Lens release button Notes • When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to the surface of the image sensor (the part that acts as the film), it may appear as dark spots on the image, depending on the shooting environment.
Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Open the cover. 2 Insert a memory card. Preparing the camera 1 • Insert the memory card until it clicks as illustrated. Check on the direction of the notched corner. 3 Close the cover. x Memory cards that you can use You can use following types of memory cards with this camera. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all types of the memory cards.
Note • Images recorded on an SDXC memory card cannot be imported to or played on computers or AV devices that are not compatible with exFAT. Make sure that the device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it to the camera. If you connect your camera to an incompatible device, you may be prompted to format the card. Never format the card in response to this prompt, as doing so will erase all data on the card. (exFAT is the file system used on SDXC memory cards.
Attaching the flash When you want to use a flash during shooting, attach the flash device (supplied). The flash is enabled when it is raised, and disabled when lowered. Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before you attach or remove the flash. Attach the flash to the Smart Accessory Terminal 2 of the camera. 2 Fasten the screw to secure the flash. 3 To fire the flash, raise the flash first. Preparing the camera 1 • The default setting is [Autoflash]. To change the setting, see page 48.
z Carrying the flash The flash case can be conveniently attached to the shoulder strap. Put the flash in the case when you are not using it to protect it from harm.
Turning on the camera and setting up the date When you turn on the camera for the first time, the screen to set date and time appears. 1 Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera. 2 Press the center of the control wheel. Or, touch OK on the screen. 3 Select your area by pressing the right or left of the control wheel and press the center. 4 Press the left or right of the control wheel to select each item, and press the top or bottom, or turn it to select the numeric value. Daylight Svg.
5 Repeat step 4 to set other items, then press the center of the control wheel. Or, touch OK on the screen. Notes • You cannot set the date, time and area by touching the screen. • You cannot superimpose the date on images on this camera. Using “PMB” stored on the CD-ROM (supplied), you can save or print images with date. Refer to “PMB Help” for more details (page 67).
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. 1 Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera. 2 Point the camera to the subject.
4 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. When the focus is confirmed, beeps sound and z lights up. Mastering the basic operation Focus indicator 5 GB 28 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot.
Recording movies 1 Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera. 2 Point the camera to the subject. 3 Press the MOVIE button to start recording. 4 Mastering the basic operation • Focus and brightness are adjusted automatically. • If you press the shutter button halfway down during recording, you will be able to focus more quickly. MOVIE button Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording. Notes • The sound of the camera and the lens in operation might be recorded while recording a movie.
Playing back images 1 Press the button. (Playback) The last recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor. (Playback) button Mastering the basic operation x Selecting the image Turn the control wheel. Or, slide the screen left or right. x Playing back movies 1 Select MENU t [Playback] t [View Mode] t [Folder View(MP4)] or [AVCHD View]. • To return to still image playback, select [Folder View(Still)]. 2 GB 30 Turn the control wheel to select the desired movie, and press the center.
Touch panel operation Pause/resume Press the center. Touch X/N. Fast-forward Press the right, or turn it clockwise. Touch M. Fast-rewind Press the left, or turn it counterclockwise. Touch m. Forward slow playback Turn clockwise during pause. Touch during pause. Reverse slow playback* Turn counterclockwise during pause. Touch during pause. Adjust sound volume Press the bottom t top/bottom.
Deleting images You can delete the image that is currently displayed. Mastering the basic operation 1 Display the desired image, and press (Delete). Or, touch on the screen. 2 Press the center of the control wheel. Or, touch OK on the screen. • Select to quit the operation. OK z To delete several images Select MENU t [Playback] t [Delete] to select and delete several images at the same time.
Operating the camera The control wheel, soft keys and touch panel allow you to use various functions of the camera. x Control wheel Mastering the basic operation When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (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.
x Soft keys 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. To use the function shown at the center, press the center of the control wheel (soft key C). In this manual, the soft keys are indicated by the icon or the function shown on the screen.
x Operations You can select items and make settings in two ways; one is using the control wheel, the other is touching and sliding your finger on the screen (Touch panel). Operation Control wheel To select an item Turn or press the top/bottom/ left/right parts, and then press the center. Touch panel Touch the desired item. Keep turning or pressing the Slide your finger up or down top/bottom parts until the item on the screen until the item scrolls onto the screen. scrolls into view.
Notes • You can perform most operations with both the control wheel/soft keys and the touch panel. However, some operations can be done only with one or the other. • Avoid the followings: – Using a pointed object, such as a pencil, ball-point pen, or the tip of a finger nail. – Holding the camera by touching the screen. • The touch panel may not react when you attempt to operate it with gloves on.
Using the guide function of the camera The camera provides various “Help Guides” which explain the functions, and “Shooting Tips” which introduce tips for better shooting. Use these guides to make better use of the camera. x Help Guides The camera displays the Help Guide to explain the selected function, when you change the setting, etc. You can hide the Help Guides by selecting MENU t [Setup] t [Help Guide Display] t [Off].
Using the recording functions Setting the function using Photo Creativity You can operate the camera intuitively using Photo Creativity, since the screen is designed more for intuitive operations than the normal screen. You can shoot a subject with easy operations and obtain creative photos easily. 1 Select MENU t [Shoot Mode] t (Intelligent Auto). 2 Press the center of the control wheel. Or, touch (Photo Creativity) on the screen. The Photo Creativity screen appears.
x Defocusing the background easily (Background Defocus Control) 1 Select 2 Defocus the background by turning the control wheel. Or, slide the indicator on the screen. (Bkground Defocus) (page 38). Using the recording functions : 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 • The defocusing effect may not be noticeable, depending on the distance from the subject or the lens used.
x Picture Effect 1 Select 2 Select the desired effect by turning the control wheel. Or, slide the screen up or down to select the desired effect. (Picture Effect) (page 38). (Off): Does not use the Picture Effect function. (Toy Camera): Creates the look of a Toy Camera photo with shaded corners and pronounced colors. (Posterization: Color): Creates a high contrast, abstract look by heavily emphasizing primary colors. (Posterization: B/W): Creates a high contrast, abstract look in black and white.
Adjusting the brightness of still images (Exposure compensation) You can adjust the exposure in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –3.0 EV to +3.0 EV. Press (Exposure Comp.) on the control wheel. 2 Turn the control wheel to select the desired value, and press the center. Or, select the desired value by sliding the indicator on the screen. Using the recording functions 1 When the image is too bright, set [Exposure Comp.] toward –. When the image is too dark, set [Exposure Comp.] toward +.
3 Press Option, then turn the control wheel to select the desired mode and press the center. Or, touch Option t desired mode on the screen. (Self-timer: 10 Sec): Sets the 10-second delay self-timer. Use this when you want to include yourself in the picture. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and beeps until the shutter operates. (Self-timer: 2 Sec): Sets the 2-second delay self-timer. You can prevent blur caused by camera shake that occurs when the shutter button is pressed.
z To shoot continuously at a higher speed Select (Spd Priority Cont.) from (Drive Mode) to shoot more images continuously (max. 10 images per second). The focus and exposure of the first shot are used for the following shots. Changing the screen display (DISP) Press DISP (Display Contents) on the control wheel. 2 Press DISP repeatedly to select the desired mode. Using the recording functions 1 During shooting Graphic Display: Shows basic shooting information.
Shooting with various drive modes 1 Select MENU t [Shoot Mode]. 2 Turn the control wheel to select the desired mode, and press the center. Or, slide the screen up or down to move the desired mode to the center, then touch it. (Intelligent Auto): The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings. SCN (Scene Selection): Shoots with preset settings according to the subject or condition. (Anti Motion Blur): Reduces the camera shake when shooting a slightly dark indoor scene or a telephoto.
x Scene Selection 1 Select SCN (Scene Selection) (page 44). 2 Turn the control wheel to select the desired mode, and press the center. Or, slide the screen up or down to move the desired mode to the center, then touch it. Using the recording functions (Portrait): Blurs away backgrounds and sharpens the subject. Expresses skin tones softly. (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.
x Sweep Panorama/3D Sweep Panorama While you pan the camera, the camera shoots several images and composes them into one panoramic image. 1 Select (Sweep Panorama) or Panorama) (page 44). 2 Point the camera at the edge of the subject, then press the shutter button fully down. (3D Sweep This part will not be taken. 3 Pan the camera to the end, following the guidance on the LCD monitor.
x Shutter Priority 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. 1 Select S (Shutter Priority) (page 44). 2 Turn the control wheel to select the desired value, and press the center. Or, touch / on the screen to select the desired value.
Selecting the flash mode 1 Attach the flash and raise it (page 23). 2 Select MENU t [Camera] t [Flash Mode]. 3 Turn the control wheel to select the desired mode, and press the center. Or, slide the screen up or down to move the desired mode to the center, then touch it. (Flash Off): Does not fire even if the flash is raised. (Autoflash): Fires if it is dark or against light. (Fill-flash): Fires every time you trigger the shutter. (Slow Sync.): Fires every time you trigger the shutter.
The flash range The range of the supplied flash depends on the ISO sensitivity and aperture value. F2.8 F3.5 F5.6 ISO100 1 – 2.5 m (3.3 – 8.2 feet) 1–2m (3.3 – 6.6 feet) 1 – 1.25 m (3.3 – 4.1 feet) ISO3200 5.6 – 14 m (18.3 – 46 feet) 4.5 – 11.2 m (14.7 – 36.7 feet) 2.8 – 7 m (9.1 – 22.9 feet) Selecting the image size/record setting 1 Press MENU. Or, touch MENU on the screen. 2 Select [Image Size] t [Image Size]. For movie recording, select [Image Size] t [Record Setting].
Still [Aspect Ratio]: 3:2 Usage guidelines L:16M 4912 × 3264 pixels For prints up to A3+ size M:8.4M 3568 × 2368 pixels For prints up to A4 size S:4.0M 2448 × 1624 pixels For prints L/2L size L:14M 4912 × 2760 pixels For viewing on a high-definition TV M:7.1M 3568 × 2000 pixels S:3.4M 2448 × 1376 pixels [Aspect Ratio]: 16:9 Usage guidelines 3D Panorama (16:9) Shoots images using a size suitable for a highdefinition TV.
Movie Average bit-rate Recording 60i 24M(FX)* 50i 24M(FX)** 24 Mbps Records high image quality movies of 1920 × 1080 (60i/50i). 60i 17M(FH)* 50i 17M(FH)** 17 Mbps Records standard image quality movies of 1920 × 1080 (60i/50i). 60p 28M(PS)* 50p 28M(PS)** 28 Mbps Records highest image quality movies of 1920 × 1080 (60p/50p). 24 Mbps Records high image quality moves of 1920 × 1080 (24p/25p). This produces a cinema-like atmosphere.
Using the playback functions Enlarging the playback image (Enlarge Image) 1 Press the (Playback) button to enter the playback mode. (Playback) button 2 Display the image you want to enlarge, then press (Enlarge Image) (the center of the control wheel). Or, touch on the screen. 3 Turn the control wheel to adjust the scaling. Or, touch or on the screen. 4 Press the top/bottom/right/left of the control wheel to select the portion you want to enlarge.
Displaying the image list 1 Press the (Playback) button to enter the playback mode. (Playback) button 2 Press (Image Index) on the control wheel. Six images are displayed at a time. Turn the control wheel to select an image. Using the playback functions 3 • You can browse images quickly by sliding the screen up or down. • To return to the single-image screen, select the desired image, and press the center. Or, touch the desired image.
Viewing images on a TV 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. 1 Connect the camera to the TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately). To the HDMI connector HDMI cable To the HDMI terminal Note • Use an HDMI mini connector on one end (for the camera), and a plug suitable for connecting your TV on the other end.
Checking the functions available Menu list When you press MENU, six menu items; [Shoot Mode], [Camera], [Image Size], [Brightness/Color], [Playback], and [Setup], appear on the screen. You can set various functions in each item. Items that cannot be set in the context are displayed in gray. x Shoot Mode Allows you to select a shooting mode, such as exposure mode, panoramic, Scene Selection. The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings.
x Camera Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. GB 56 Drive Mode Selects the drive mode, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket shooting. (Single Shooting/Cont. Shooting/Spd Priority Cont./ Self-timer/Self-timer(Cont)/ Bracket: Cont./Remote Cdr.) Flash Mode Selects the method used to fire the flash. (Flash Off/Autoflash/Fill-flash/Slow Sync./Rear Sync.) AF/MF Select Selects auto focusing or manual focusing.
Finder Display(DISP) Switches the information to be displayed on the shooting screen on the viewfinder. (Disp. Basic Info/Histogram) DISP Button(Monitor) Sets the screen display modes to be displayed on the LCD monitor by pressing the DISP button. x Image Size Allows you to set the image size and aspect ratio, etc. Still Image Size Selects the image size. (3:2: L:16M/ M:8.4M/ S:4.0M) (16:9: L:14M/ M:7.1M/ S:3.4M) Aspect Ratio Selects the aspect ratio.
x Brightness/Color Allows you to make brightness settings such as metering mode, and color settings such as white balance. Exposure Comp. Compensates for the brightness of the entire image. (–3.0EV to +3.0EV) ISO Sets the ISO sensitivity. (ISO AUTO/100 - 25600) White Balance Adjusts the color tones according to the ambient light conditions. (Auto WB/Daylight/Shade/Cloudy/Incandescent/ Fluor.: Warm White/Fluor.: Cool White/Fluor.: Day White/Fluor.: Daylight/Flash/C.Temp.
Image Index Selects the number of images to be displayed on the index screen. (6 Images/12 Images) Rotate Rotates images. Protect Protects images, or cancels the protection. (Multiple Img./Cancel All Images/Cancel All Movies(MP4)/Cancel All AVCHD view files) 3D Viewing Connects to a 3D compatible TV and allows you to view 3D images. Enlarge Image Enlarges the image. Volume Settings Sets the sound volume of movies. Specify Printing Selects the images to print, or makes printing settings.
GB 60 Grid Line Turns on the grid line that helps you to adjust the composition of images. (Rule of 3rds Grid/Square Grid/Diag. + Square Grid/ Off) Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color. (High/Mid/Low/Off) Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function. (White/Red/Yellow) MF Assist Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. (On/Off) MF Assist Time Sets the length of time the image will be shown in an enlarged form.
Movie Audio Rec Sets the sound for movie recording. (On/Off) Wind Noise Reduct. Reduces wind noise during movie recording. (On/Off) AF Micro Adj. Finely adjusts the autofocused position, when using the LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor (sold separately). (AF Adjustment Setting/amount/Clear) Main Settings Menu start Selects a first-displayed menu from the top menu or the last menu screen. (Top/Previous) Custom Key Settings Assigns functions to the various keys.
HDMI Resolution Set resolution when connected to HDMI TV. (Auto/1080p/1080i) CTRL FOR HDMI Sets whether or not to operate the camera with a “BRAVIA” Sync-compliant TV’s Remote Control. (On/Off) USB Connection Selects the method used for a USB connection. (Auto/Mass Storage/MTP) Cleaning Mode Allows you to clean the image sensor. Version Displays the version of the camera and the lens. Demo Mode Sets whether or not to display the demonstration with movies.
Functions available for each shooting mode The functions you can use depend on the selected shooting mode. In the table below, indicates the function available. – indicates the function not available. The functions you cannot use are displayed in gray on the screen. Shoot Mode (Intelligent Auto) Exposure Comp. Self-timer Cont.
Flash modes available The flash modes you can select depend on the shooting mode and functions selected. In the table below, indicates the function available. – indicates the function not available. The flash modes you cannot select are displayed in gray on the screen. Shoot Mode Flash Off Autoflash (Intelligent Auto) Fill-flash Slow Sync. Rear Sync.
Importing images to the computer Installing the software To utilize images recorded with the camera, the following software is provided: • “Sony Image Data Suite” • “PMB” (Picture Motion Browser) (Windows only) Notes • Log on as Administrator. • If “PMB” has already been installed on the computer, and the version number of the previously installed “PMB” is lower than that of the “PMB” on the CD-ROM (supplied), install “PMB” also from the CD-ROM (supplied).
1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears. 2 Click [Install]. 3 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete. • Make sure that both “Sony Image Data Suite” and “PMB” are checked and follow the instructions on the screen. • Connect the camera to the computer during the procedure following the instructions on the screen.
3 Copy the [IDS_INST.pkg] file in the [MAC] folder to the hard disk icon. 4 Double-click the [IDS_INST.pkg] file in the copy-to folder. • Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. What you can do with the supplied software x “PMB” With “PMB” you can do the following, etc.: • Import images shot with the camera and display them on the computer. • Organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them. • Print or save still images with the date.
Creating a disc of movies You can create a disc from AVCHD View movies that have been recorded with this camera. Depending on the disc type, playable devices may vary. Select the method that suits your disc player. Here, two ways of creating a disc of movies are described; creating a disc with a computer using “PMB” or creating a disc with devices other than a computer such as a DVD writer. Player Disc type Feature Blu-ray Disc playback devices (Blu-ray Disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.
• Movies recorded with the [60i 24M(FX)/50i 24M(FX)]/[24p 24M(FX)/25p 24M(FX)] setting in [Record Setting] are converted by “PMB” in order to create an AVCHD disc. This conversion can take a long time. Also, you cannot create a disc with the original image quality. If you want to keep the original image quality, you must store your movies on a Blu-ray Disc. • “AVCHD View movies” are the movies that were recorded in the [AVCHD 60i/ 60p] or [AVCHD 50i/50p] mode of [File Format].
Others Checking the number of recordable images Once you insert a memory card into the camera and set the power switch to ON, the number of images that can be recorded (should you continue to shoot using the current settings) is displayed on the LCD monitor. Notes • When “0” (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, the memory card is full. Replace the memory card with another one, or delete images in the current memory card (page 32).
Movies The table below shows the approximate recording times available. These are the total times for all movie files. Continuous recording is possible for approximately 29 minutes per recording. The maximum size of an MP4 movie file is about 2 GB.
x Number of still images that can be recorded using a battery pack The approximate number of images that can be recorded is 430 images when you use the camera with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity. Note that the actual numbers may be less depending on the conditions of use. • The number is calculated with a battery pack at full capacity and in the following situation: – At an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). – [Quality] is set to [Fine]. – [Autofocus Mode] is set to [Single-shot AF].
List of icons on the LCD monitor 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. Shooting standby A Display Indication Shoot Mode PASM Scene Selection Graphic display Scene Recognition Movie recording Aspect ratio of still images Image size of still images RAW RAW+J FINE STD Image quality of still images 100 Number of recordable still images Others 16M 14M 8.4M 7.1M 4M 3.
Display Indication 60i/50i Recording mode of movies 60i/50i Display Indication Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) overheating warning 60p/50p 24p/25p Overheating warning 24p/25p Database file full/ Database file error Memory card/ Upload View mode 101-0012 123Min 100% Recordable time of movies Playback folder – File number Protect Remaining battery Print order Flash charge in progress B AF illuminator Display Live view Indication Soft keys Does not record sound during movie recordin
Display Indication Display Focus mode Indication Smile detection sensitivity indicator Flash compensation ±0.0 Metering Mode Focus area mode Object Tracking Face Detection Soft Skin Effect White Balance AWB D Display Indication z Focus status 1/125 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value ±0.0 Metered manual ±0.
Display Indication Appears when Picture Effect did not work on the image.
Learning more about the camera (α Handbook) “α Handbook,” which explains how to use the camera in detail, is included on the CD-ROM (supplied). Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. x For Windows users 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Click [Handbook]. 3 Click [Install]. 4 Start “α Handbook” from the shortcut on the desktop.
Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 78 to 81. Also refer to “α Handbook” (PDF). 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, reinsert the battery pack, then turn on the power. 3 Reset the settings (page 62). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed.
• If you do not operate the camera for given period of time, the camera turns to power saving mode. To cancel the power save, operate the camera, such as pressing the shutter button halfway down. The CHARGE lamp flashes when charging the battery pack. • You can use an NP-FW50 battery pack only. Make sure that the battery is NP-FW50. • If you charge a battery pack that has not been used for a long time, the CHARGE lamp may flash. • The CHARGE lamp flashes in two ways, fast (about 0.
• You are shooting in manual focus mode. Set [AF/MF Select] to [Autofocus]. • Ambient light is insufficient. • The subject may require special focusing. Use the [Flexible Spot] or manual focus function. The flash does not work. • Raise the flash (page 23). • The flash is not attached correctly. Reattach the flash (page 23). • You cannot use a flash with the following shooting mode: – – – – – – [Bracket: Cont.
The image is whitish (Flare). Blurring of light appears on the image (Ghosting). • The picture was taken under a strong light source, and excessive light has entered the lens. When using the zoom lens, attach a lens hood. The corners of the picture are too dark. • If any filter or hood is used, take it off and try shooting again. Depending on the thickness of the filter and improper attachment of the hood, the filter or the hood may partially appear on the image.
Precautions On the functions available with the camera GB 82 • Your camera is 1080 60i-compatible or 1080 50i-compatible. To check whether the camera is 1080 60i-compatible or 1080 50i-compatible, check for the following marks on the bottom of the camera. 1080 60i-compatible camera: 60i 1080 50i-compatible camera: 50i • This camera can record 1080 60p/ 50p mode movies.
Magnet Terminal 2 to the end and fasten the screw. Make sure that the accessory is attached to the camera securely. Do not use/store the camera in the following places • Images may trail across on the LCD monitor in a cold location. This is not a malfunction. When turning on the camera in a cold location, the LCD monitor may become temporarily dark. • Do not press against the LCD monitor. The monitor may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction. • Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight.
On operating temperatures Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended. On moisture condensation If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the camera. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera.
• • • • • • • • • or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss. • Clean the flash surface with a soft cloth. The heat of flash emission may cause dirt to adhere on the flash surface, resulting in smoking or scorching. • Keep the camera, supplied accessories, etc., out of the reach of children. A memory card, etc., may be swallowed. If such problem occurs, consult a doctor immediately.
• Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality can be played back only on AVCHD format-compatible devices. DVDbased players or recorders cannot play back HD image quality discs, as they are incompatible with the AVCHD format. Also, DVD-based players or recorders may fail to eject HD image quality discs. • 1080 60p/50p movies can be played back on compatible devices only. Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Specifications Camera [Recording media] [System] “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, SD card Camera type: Interchangeable lens digital camera Lens: E-mount lens [Image sensor] Image sensor: 23.5 × 15.6 mm (APS-C format) CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of image sensor: Approx. 16 700 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx.
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Movie (MP4 View): MP4 format Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) Flash HVL-F7S Flash guide number: GN 7 (in meters at ISO 100) Recycling time: Approx. 4 seconds Flash coverage: Covering 16 mm lens (focal length that the lens indicates) Flash compensation: ±2.0 EV (1/3 EV step) Dimensions (CIPA compliant): Approx. 35.
Lens Lens E16 mm single focus lens E18 – 55 mm zoom lens E55 – 210 mm zoom lens Camera NEX-5ND NEX-5ND/5NK/ 5NY NEX-5NY 24 27 - 82.5 82.5 - 315 Lens groups-elements 5-5 9-11 9-13 Angle of view1) 83° 76° - 29° 28.2° - 7.8° 0.24 (0.79) 0.25 (0.82) 1.0 (3.28) Maximum magnification (×) 0.078 0.3 0.225 Minimum f-stop f/22 f/22 - f/32 f/22 - f/32 Filter diameter (mm) 49 49 49 62.0 × 22.5 (2 1/2 × 29/32) 62.0 × 60.0 (2 1/2 × 2 3/8) 63.8 × 108 (2 5/8 × 4 3/8) 67 (2.4) 194 (6.
On focal length The picture angle of this camera is narrower than that of a 35 mm-format film camera. You can find the approximate equivalent of the focal length of a 35 mm-format film camera, and shoot with the same picture angle, by increasing the focal length of your lens by half. For example, by using a 50 mm lens, you can get the approximate equivalent of a 75 mm lens of a 35 mm-format film camera.
trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. However, the ™ or ® marks are not used in all cases in this manual. • Add further enjoyment with your PlayStation 3 by downloading the application for PlayStation 3 from PlayStation Store (where available.) • The application for PlayStation 3 requires PlayStation Network account and application download. Accessible in areas where the PlayStation Store is available.
Index Numerics 3D Sweep Panorama.................... 46 3D Viewing.................................. 54 Display Contents ......................... Drive Mode ................................. DRO/Auto HDR.......................... DVD ............................................ 43 56 58 69 A AF Illuminator ............................. 59 AF Micro Adj. ............................. 61 AF/MF Select............................... 56 Anti Motion Blur ......................... 45 Aperture Priority .........
Image Index ................................. 53 Image Size ................................... 49 Install ........................................... 65 Intelligent Auto ............................ 44 ISO ............................................... 58 L Landscape .................................... 45 Language...................................... 61 LCD Brightness ........................... 61 LCD Display (DISP).................... 56 Lens..............................................
Soft Skin Effect............................ 56 Software ....................................... 65 Sony Image Data Suite ................ 67 Spd Priority Cont. ........................ 43 Specifications............................... 87 Specify Printing ........................... 59 Sports Action ............................... 45 SteadyShot ................................... 60 Sunset........................................... 45 Sweep Panorama.......................... 46 T Touch Operation ...........