Sony NXCAM NX-3 User manual

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Getting'started'and'standard'precautions!
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IDENTIFICATION'OF'CAMERA'PARTS'&'SWITCHES'
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DIAGRAM'1'
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VIEWFINDER'DISPLAY'
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