Sony NEX-3D - alpha; Nex-3 With Sel-16f28 User manual

The performance of a DSLR without the size and weight. The NEX-3 stands apart
as the world’s smallest interchangeable lens camera.3 Experience gorgeous HD
movies,1 astounding low-light pictures, continuous shooting up to 7 fps, incredible
panorama shots, and Live View on a tilting 3” LCD4.
NEX-3D/P
Smallest in class
This is the world's smallest interchangeable lens digital still camera (as of April 2010). We removed the
conventional mirror box, AF sensor and viewnder, reducing the "ange back" distance from 44.5 mm
to 18 mm. The result has all the quality of an α DSLR, but is 48% smaller and 49% lighter than our α230.
Interchangeable lenses
Compatible with Sony's E-mount series of smaller, lighter lenses designed specically for α compact
interchangeable lens cameras. Opens up a world of creative options.
APS-C size HD image sensor
The same sensor format that Sony builds into the full-sized α DSLRs. With 13 times the area of the
typical3 image sensor, APS-C makes the dierence between “snapshots” and “photographs,” delivering
an exceptional combination of high resolution, high sensitivity and gorgeous, blurred backgrounds.
HD movie recording
Capture vivid, lifelike HD movies in the PC-friendly MP4 format. Shoot 720/30p high denition or
standard denition 480/30p.1
14.2 megapixel resolution
You get incredible detail and gorgeous enlargements. Thanks to the APS-C sensor size and Sony
Exmor™ APS HD CMOS technology, the camera achieves high resolution with no penalty in low-light
sensitivity or sensor noise.
Up to 7 frames per second
Capture the decisive moment in sports and get the ideal baby photo. Up to 7 fps continuous shooting
at full 14.2 MP resolution with exposure and focus xed at the rst frame. Standard continuous shooting
at up to 2.3 fps.
ISO 12800 sensitivity
Incredibly clear low-light pictures without sacricing detail. As of April 2010, this is best-in-class
performance, made possible by low-noise Exmor™ APS HD CMOS image sensor and rened BIONZ®
image processor.
Sweep Panorama
Capture expansive landscapes automatically. Press the shutter, sweep vertically or horizontally. The
camera does the rest, continuously shooting images and stitching them together. Up to 23 MP image
size. Up to 202 degrees maximum sweep angle (16mm focal length).
3D Panorama
Captures scenic vistas in spectacular 3D. As you sweep across the panorama, the camera records
separate right-eye and left-eye images that make landscapes come alive on your 3D television.13
Anti Motion Blur mode
Corrects for subject movement to capture amazingly clean and sharp images in low light. The camera
leverages the large, APS-C image sensor and captures six images in a fraction of a second. Combining
the data from all six creates a single image that minimizes subject blur.
Hand-held Twilight Mode
Corrects for subject movement to capture amazingly clean and sharp images in low light. The camera
leverages the large, APS-C image sensor and captures six images in a fraction of a second. Combining
the data from all six creates a single image that minimizes subject blur.
Auto HDR built into camera

High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography captures more scene contrast than a single exposure can
handle by combining the best highlight detail from one shot and the best shadow detail from another
for one incredible shot. Until recently, you needed a computer and editing software. Sony builds
HDR in. Handles severe backlighting and other high-contrast scenes. Captures in a split second.
(Recommended for still subjects.)
Live View LCD
The LCD monitor is active full-time for composing shots. Provides a what-you-see-is-what-you-get
preview of white balance, focus, depth of eld, exposure and 100% framing accuracy, plus informative
on-screen displays.
Tiltable 3” LCD screen4
Empowers your photography with a dierent point or view. Tilts down 45° and up 80° to frame high-
and low-angle shots that would otherwise be hit-or-miss.
920K pixel TruBlack™ LCD screen
Sony's Xtra Fine LCD™ monitor has best-in-class resolution (as of April 2010). The TruBlack™ screen
includes a special resin layer to suppress internal reections, increase contrast compared to
conventional LCDs. Sunny Weather mode boosts visibility even further in bright sunlight.
Fast Auto Focus
Some cameras in this class are slow to focus. That can make you miss the shot on fast-moving subjects
like sports and unpredictable subjects like pets and babies. Sony’s fast Contrast Auto Focus system
typically takes just 0.3 seconds. Also oers continuous Auto Focus when shooting movies.10
Intelligent Auto Focus
Pre-focuses as you compose the shot, further reducing focusing time to a bare minimum.10
iAUTO (Intelligent Auto) mode
Unies and simplies Sony intelligent technologies. Takes advantage of Intelligent Scene Recognition,
Face Detection technology, and Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization without leaving auto mode so
you always get the best shot.
On-screen Help Guide
Provides ready reference, explains the camera's modes and settings. Walks you through camera
operation so you get the best shot. Helps you advance from basic operation to greater sophistication.
On-screen Shooting Tips
Oers expert advice so you can shoot like a pro.
Control Wheel + Soft Keys
Unlike cameras that bristle with knobs, buttons and dials, the NEX-3 features a simple turn-and-click
Control Wheel and context-sensitive Soft Keys. It's elegant, uncluttered and intuitive.
Sony Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor
Conventional image sensors use only a handful of analog-to-digital (A/D) converters, which can slow
you down. The NEX-3 Exmor™ sensor provides 4,592 column-parallel A/D converters. You get fast
response, superb image clarity.
BIONZ® image processor
The brains of the camera is a rened version of Sony's BIONZ image processor. Its chroma noise
reduction delivers high-resolution, low-noise photos even at ISO 12800 sensitivity. Also enables
fast processing for up to 7 fps continuous shooting of data-intensive 14.2 megapixel images. Sweep
Panorama and 6 image layering.
Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO)
Dynamic Range Optimizer improves results with backlit subjects and recovers details hidden in
shadows. Settings include Auto, Level with a choice of ve operating levels and O.
Accepts α DSLR A-mount lenses6
Using the LA-EA1 adaptor (sold separately), you can attach the full selection of α A-mount system
lenses, which includes 28 current models and an installed base of millions of lenses worldwide.
Operational restrictions apply.6

25-point Auto Focus
25 sensors cover a very wide area of the scene, for accurate focusing even when the subject is far from
the center of the frame.10
Multi-segment measuring
Optimizes exposure based on 49 segments. Choice of Multi, Center and Spot metering accommodates
a full range of shooting situations.
Manual Focus Assist
Greatly magnies the viewnder image when you touch the focus ring, making it easy to get razor-
sharp images. Works with E-mount lenses only.
RAW image capture
The NEX-3 saves your pictures as compact JPEG les or ultra-high quality RAW les. RAW les save
images prior to de-mosaicing, white balance, sharpness and color enhancement. This retains maximum
latitude for enhancing the image on your PC.
"Background Defocus" control
Cameras with APS-C sensors take beautiful pictures because they can blur the background. That helps
make your subject stand out as the center of attention in portrait photography. But you've had to know
about aperture f-stops and shutter speeds. Now Sony makes it easy. Simply turn the Control Wheel one
way for backgrounds in focus, the other for background defocus.
Accepts image stabilized lenses
Selected E-mount lenses incorporate Optical SteadyShot® image stabilization to combat the eects of
camera shake. Building stabilization into the lenses enables the camera body to be remarkably thin and
light.
Powerful supplied software11
To help you rene and manage your images, the camera is equipped with computer software including
Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR and Picture Motion Browser (PMB).11
Face Detection technology
The camera can automatically detect up to eight individual faces and adjust focus, exposure, white
balance and ash to help deliver crisp, properly lit images of family and friends. Can prioritize children
or adults.
Smile Shutter™ technology
Captures a smile the moment it happens. Simply select the Smile Shutter™ mode and the camera takes
the picture automatically. You can prioritize children or adults and adjust the smile sensitivity.
HDMI™ output for HD viewing
Enjoy HD movies and stunning still images on a compatible HDTV. The camera includes an HDMI™
output.8 In addition, the BRAVIA® Sync system works with compatible Sony® BRAVIA HDTVs enabling
you to control camera playback using the television’s remote7.
Eight Scene Selection Modes
These help you get the shot by optimizing the camera for specic shooting situations. Select from
Portrait, Sports, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night View, Night Portrait and Hand-held Night Shot modes.
Six Creative Style settings
Control how the camera processes your images with six nishing styles: Standard, Vivid, Portrait,
Landscape, Sunset and B&W. You can even ne-tune contrast, saturation, and sharpness to your
personal taste.
P/A/S/M operating modes
The NEX-3 oers a full range of controls from the beginner's iAUTO mode to P/A/S/M: Program,
Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual. On-screen prompts help you rene your skills, build your
condence and exercise greater creative control.
Anti-Dust Technology

Anti-Dust Technology helps keep the CMOS sensor clean, resulting in consistently clear pictures. First
a static-free coating on the sensor's low-pass lter helps repel dust. Then vibration automatically
dislodges dust from the sensor.
Up to 300 Shots8 of battery life
Take up to 300 shots on a single charge8 with Sony® lithium ion Stamina™ battery power. Sony’s
InfoLITHIUM® battery system enables you to see the percent of power remaining, so you can keep
shooting in condence.
Supplied detachable ash
To help you shoot more eectively in formal portraits, the supplied ash has a Guide Number of 7.
Dual Media Slots
For cost-eective, convenient storage and sharing of your images, the camera accepts Memory Stick
PRO Duo™/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ and SD/SDHC media (Class 4 or higher recommended).
(Memory card is required. All are sold separately.)
PhotoTV HD compatibility9
Optimizes compatible BRAVIA® televisions for gorgeous display of digital pictures.
Index and Slide Show Display
Quickly review your photos using 6- or 12-frame index views, or as an automatic slide show with fade-
in/fade-out eect.
Specications
Advanced Features
Face Detection O, Auto, Child Priority, Adult Priority
Smile Shutter™ technology Yes - O, Slight, Normal, Big
Advanced User Interface Easy-to-understand Graphic Display and on-screen Help Guide User-friendly function menu
Anti Motion Blur 6-image layering
Auto High Dynamic Range Yes, (Auto Exposure Dierence, Exposure dierence Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step), o)
Shooting Tips 80 expert advice shooting tips
Sweep Panorama Horizontal, Vertical, and 3D Panorama13
Camera
Lens Compatibility Sony E-mount lens, (Sony A-mount lenses when used with LA-EA1 lens adaptor)
Lens Mount Sony E-mount
Camera Type Sony E-mount interchangeable lens digital camera
Drive System
Burst Buer
JPEG (unlimited to card capacity)
RAW (8 shots)
RAW+JPEG (5 shots)
Continuous Shooting Speed Continuous (2.3fps)
Speed Priority (7fps)
Drive Mode Single-shot, Continuous, Speed Priority, Self-timer, Continuous Self-timer, Bracketing
Flash Sync Speed 1/160 seconds
Self-timer 2-sec. or 10-sec. delay, (single, continuous 3 or 5 frames)
Shutter Speeds 1/4000 to 30 seconds, bulb
Shutter Type Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane shutter
Exposure System
Auto Exposure Lock Yes (AE Lock with focus lock)

Color Temperature 2500 - 9900 k with 19-step Magenta / Green compensation
Creative Style Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W
D-Range Optimizer Yes: (Auto, Level 1-5, o)
Exposure Compensation ±2.0 EV (in 0.3 EV steps)
Exposure Settings iAUTO, Program Auto (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter priority (S), Manual (M)
ISO Auto, 200 to 12800
Metering 49 Segment metering from CMOS image sensor
Metering Modes Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Metering Sensitivity 0EV-20EV, (at ISO 100 equivalent w/ f/2.8 lens)
Noise Reduction Long exp.NR: (On/O, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 second)
High ISO NR: (Auto/Weak)
Scene Mode(s) Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night View, Handheld Twilight
White Balance Mode Auto,Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Setting the color temperature, Custom
Flash
Flash Bracketing 3 frames, 1/3, 2/3EV steps selectable
Flash Compensation +/-2EV,1/3EV steps
Flash Coverage FOV coverage up to 16 mm (in the focal length)
Flash Metering System Pre-ash TTL
Flash Modes Autoash, Fill-ash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye reduction
Flash Type Smart accessory terminal (HVL-F7S Flash Supplied)
Guide Number 7 (in meters at ISO 100)
Recycling Time Approx. 4 sec.
Focus Control
Focus System Contrast AF
Focus Points 25 points
AF Modes Single-shot AF, Continuous AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus
Focus Area Multi Point AF (25 points), Center Weighted AF, Flexible Spot AF
Focus Sensitivity 0 EV to +20 EV (at ISO100 conversion with F2.8 lens)
Manual Focus Assist Magnied display for precise manual focus
Focus Features Predictive Focus Control, Focus Lock
AF Illuminator Built-in, LED type
Imaging Sensor
Imaging Sensor Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor (23.4 X 15.6mm)
Processor BIONZ™ image processor
Anti-Dust Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and electromagnetic vibration mechanism
Pixel Gross Approx. 14.6 megapixels
Eective Picture Resolution Approx. 14.2 megapixels
Focal Length Conversion Factor 1.5x
Color Filter System RGB primary color lters
Interface
BRAVIA® Sync™ Yes, via HDMI with compatible BRAVIA HDTV
DVDirect Yes, via USB
HD Output HDMI (TypeC mini)
Memory Card Slot Dual slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Pro-HG Duo™/PRO-HG HX Duo™ media - SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card
PhotoTV HD Yes, with BRAVIA Sync™ enabled HDTV and HDMI cable

USB Port(s) USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, PTP)
LCD Display
LCD Type 3.0” TFT Xtra Fine™ LCD (921,600 pixels) w/TruBlack™ technology
Angle Adjustment Up: Approx. 80 degrees, Down: Approx. 45 degrees
Brightness Control Auto (-2 to +2 step sunny weather)
Coverage 100%
Live View Yes, (Constant AF Live View)
Real-time image adjustment display Exposure Compensation, WB, Creative Style
Histogram Yes (On/o)
Grid Display Yes (On/o)
Customization Brightness: Auto, Manual, Sunny Weather
Display Color: Black, White, Blue, Pink
Optics/Lens
Lens Type E-mount 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS & E-mount 16mm F2.8
Lens Mount Type Sony E-mount
Aperture (Max.) f/3.5 - 5.6
Aperture (Min.) f/22 - 32
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) 27mm-82.5mm (35mm equivalent)
Filter Diameter 49mm
Lens Groups-Elements 9 groups, 11 elements (4 aspheric surfaces)
Minimum Focus Distance 9.8" (0.25m)
Aperture Blade 7 blades (Circular aperture)
Non-rotating Focusing Ring No rotation
Power
Battery Type InfoLITHIUM® NP-FW50 (7.2V)
Number of Still Images Approx. 330 images (CIPA standard)
Recording
Media Type Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Pro-HG Duo™/PRO-HG HX Duo™ media
SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card
Color Space sRGB, AdobeRGB
Still Image Mode JPEG (Standard, Fine), RAW, RAW+JPEG
Still Image Size 16:9
L (12M): 4592 X 2576
M (6.3M): 3344 X 1872
S (2.9M): 2288 X 1280
Still Image Size 3:2
L (14M): 4592 X 3056
M (7.4M): 3344 X 2224
S (3.5M): 2288 X 1520
Video Format MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264))
Video Resolution MP4 HD: 1280 x 720/ 30p
MP4 VGA: 640 x 480/ 30p
Audio Format MPEG-4 AAC-LC
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term 1 Year Parts & Labor
Software
Supplied Software PMB (Picture Motion Browser) 4.3.01 Image Data Converter SR 3.1 Image Data Lightbox SR
Operating System Compatibility Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP*SP2 Windows Vista Mac OS X(v10.1.3) or later

1. Movie recording is limited to segments of 29 minutes, maximum. When using movie mode Memory Stick PRO Duo with MARK2 logo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG HX Duo or Class 4 or higher
for SD/SDHC media are recommended.
2. More than 13 times the area of 1/2.4-inch type sensor of the Sony DSC-WX1.
3. World's smallest, lightest interchangeable lens digital camera as of April 2010
4. Viewable area measured diagonally
5. 48.8% smaller and 49.1% lighter compared to Sony α230.
6. Attaching Sony A-mount lens requires LA-EA1 adaptor (sold separately). Manual focus and full open aperture shooting only.
7. Works with other BRAVIA® Sync™ or Theatre Sync™ labeled HDTVs when connected via HDMI interface. Mini-HDMI-to-HDMI cable required, sold separately.
8. When fully charged. Actual results may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions.
9. Compatible BRAVIA® HDTV and HDMI™ or component cable (all sold separately) required for PhotoTV HD viewing. Specications for BRAVIA HDTV shown vary according to market region.
10. Auto Focus function is only available with Sony E-Mount lenses.
11. PMB requires Microsoft® Windows® XP SP3/ Windows Vista® SP2/ Windows 7. Mac OS® not supported. Movie format is compatible with iMovie® ‘09 or later versions.
12. HD Viewing requires a mini-HDMI-to-HDMI cable and compatible HDTV, both sold separately.
13. Firmware update required for 3D feature functionality (available Summer 2010). 3D viewing requires 3D HDTV, a high speed HDMI™ cable (supporting at least 10.2 Gbps) connection and 3D glasses (all sold
separately).
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Viewnder
Magnication 0.3x (APS-C)
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.) Appx 4-5/8 × 2-1/2 × 1-3/8" (117.2x62.6x33.4mm) (W/H/D); 1" (25.4mm) excl grip and lens mount
Weight (Approx.) Approx. 8.4 oz (239g) (excl battery & media)
Approx. 10.5 oz (297g) (w/battery & media)
Supplied Accessories
Supplied Accessories
SEL1855 E-mount 18-55mm lens
SEL16F28 E-mount 16mm F2.8 lens
Lens cap
HVL-F7S detachable ash
Case for ash
BC-VW1 Battery Charger
Power cord
NP-FW50 Lithium ion rechargeable battery
Shoulder strap
USB cable (Mini B)
CD-ROM