Sony Alpha NEX-3 User manual

4-183-855-14(1)

NEX-3/NEX-5/NEX-5C

Interchangeable

Lens Digital Camera

αHandbook

Table of contents

Sample photo search

Menu search

Index

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Sample photo

Menu search Index

Notes on using the camera

How to use this handbook

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.

You can jump to the pages by clicking on the page numbers mentioned in the book.

Search for information by

function.

Search for information by

sample photos.

Search for information in

a listing of menu items.

Search for information by

keyword.

Marks and notations used in this handbook

In this handbook, the sequence of

operations is shown by arrows (t).

Operate the camera in the order

indicated.

The default setting is indicated by .

Indicates cautions and limitations

relevant to the correct operation of the

camera.

zIndicates information that is useful

to know.

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Sample photo

Menu search Index

Table of contents

Notes on using the camera

How to use this handbook ·····································2

Sample photo search ············································5

Identifying parts ···················································11

List of icons on the screen···································15

Basic operations

Using the control wheel and soft keys·················17

Menu search························································19

Shooting images··················································23

Playing back images ···········································26

Deleting images···················································28

Using functions with the control wheel

DISP (Display Contents) ·····································29

(Flash Mode)·····················································31

(Exposure Comp.) ··········································32

(Drive Mode) ··············································33

(Image Index) ·················································40

Using functions in the menu

Shoot Mode ·························································19

Camera································································20

Image Size ··························································20

Brightness/Color··················································20

Playback······························································21

Setup ···································································21

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Connecting with other equipment

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

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting·················································137

Warning messages············································143

Others

Using the camera abroad ··································146

Memory card ·····················································147

“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ·······························149

Battery charger··················································151

Mount Adaptor ···················································152

AVCHD format (NEX-5/5C) ·······························153

Cleaning ····························································154

Index

Index··································································155

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Menu search Index

Sample photo search

“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.

Shooting people (page 6)

Shooting macro photos (page 7)

Shooting landscapes (page 8)

Shooting sunset/night views (page 9)

Shooting fast moving subjects (page 10)

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.

Click!

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Shooting people

Only the main subject is in focus by

defocusing the background (24) The same scene with different brightness

(38)

A happy smile (59) In candle light (45)

A person in front of night view (72) A moving person (68)

A group photo (36, 37) A person lit from behind (31)

59 45

72 68

36 31

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Shooting macro photos

Defocusing the background (24) Adjusting the color to indoor light (69)

Flowers (43) Lowering the amount of flash light (72)

Focusing manually (53) In better brightness (32)

Preventing camera shake for indoor shots

(68)

Making food look appealing (32)

24 69

43 72

53 32

68 32

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Shooting landscapes

The sky in vivid colors (32) Running water (50)

Vivid green colors (75) Colored leaves (75)

Panoramic photos (46)

Scenery with a wide range of brightness

(73)

Light outdoors shot from a dark interior (73)

Defocusing the background (24) Keeping your shot level (90)

32 50

75 75

73 73

24 90

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Shooting sunset/night views

Holding the camera by hand (43) Trail of light (31)

Fireworks (49) Defocusing the background (24)

The same scene in different brightness (38) Preventing camera shake (36)

Shooting the red of the sunset beautifully

(43)

43 31

49 24

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Shooting fast moving subjects

Following a moving subject (56) Expressing vigorous action (50)

With the subject approaching the camera

(53)

Capturing the best moment (35)

56 50

53 35

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