Sony Alpha NEX-3 User manual

4-183-855-14(1)
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© 2010 Sony Corporation
NEX-3/NEX-5/NEX-5C
Interchangeable
Lens Digital Camera
αHandbook
Table of contents
Sample photo search
Menu search
Index

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Table of
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Sample photo
search
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
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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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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)
24
38
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
46
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
38
36
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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