Sony NEX-5K/B User manual

NEX-5K/B
The performance of a DSLR, in about half the size and weight. The NEX - 5 is the interchangeable lens
camera that goes wherever you do. Enjoy Full HD 1080/60i movies, astounding low - light pictures,
continuous shooting up to 7 fps, incredible panorama shots, and Live View on a tilting 3.0 - inch LCD.
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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 viewfinder, reducing the "flange
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
specifically 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 typical image
sensor, APS- C makes the difference
between "snapshots" and
"photographs," delivering an
exceptional combination of high
resolution, high sensitivity and
gorgeous, blurred backgrounds.
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First in class with 1080/60i movies
This is the world's first interchangeable
lens still camera with 1080/60i AVCHD
Full HD, exactly the same resolution and
frame rate as most broadcast and
cable HDTV channels. Records in
1080/60i AVCHD™format, 1080/30p
high definition in PC-friendly MP4
format and standard definition
480/30p in MP4 format.
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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 fixed
at the first frame. Standard continuous
shooting at up to 2.3 fps.
ISO 12800 sensitivity
Incredibly clear low-light pictures
without sacrificing detail. As of April
2010, this is best-in-class performance,
made possible by low-noise Exmor™
APS HD CMOS image sensor and
refined 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.
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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 field, exposure
and 100% framing accuracy, plus
informative on-screen displays.
Tiltable 3 ” LCD screen
Empowers your photography with a
different point or view. Tilts down 45°
and up 80°to frame high-and low-
angle shots that would otherwise be hit-
or-miss.
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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
reflections, increase contrast compared
to conventional LCDs. Sunny Weather
mode boosts visibility even further in
bright sunlight.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Fast Auto Focus
Intelligent Auto Focus
iAUTO (Intelligent Auto) mode
On - screen Help Guide
On -screen Shooting Tips
Control Wheel + Soft Keys
Sony Exmor™APS HD CMOS sensor
BIONZ® image processor
Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO)
Accepts αDSLR A- mount lenses
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25-point Auto Focus

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Specifications
Optics/Lens
LensType: E - mount18 - 55mmF3.5 - 5.6OSS
Aperture(Max.): f/3.5 - 5.6
Aperture(Min.): f/22 - 32
FilterDiameter: 49mm
Lens Groups - Elements: 9 groups, 11 elements (4 aspheric surfaces)
LensMountType: SonyE - mount
MinimumFocusDistance: 9.8"(0.25m)
Non - rotatingFocusing Ring: Norotation
ApertureBlade: 7blades(Circularaperture)
FocalLength (35mmequivalent): 27mm - 82.5mm(35mm equivalent)
Power
BatteryType: InfoLITHIUM ®NP - FW50(7.2V)
Numberof StillImages: Approx.330images(CIPAstandard)
Software
SuppliedSoftware: PMB(Picture MotionBrowser) 4.3.01Image Data
ConverterSR 3.1 Image DataLightboxSR
OperatingSystemCompatibility: MicrosoftWindows2000 Professional
WindowsXP*SP2 Windows Vista MacOSX(v10.1.3) or later
Flash
FlashCompensation: +/ - 2EV,1/3EVsteps
FlashCoverage: FOVcoverageupto 16 mm (in the focal length)
FlashMeteringSystem: Pre - flash TTL
GuideNumber: 7(in meters at ISO100)
RecyclingTime: Approx. 4 sec.
FlashBracketing: 3frames,1/3, 2/3EV steps selectable
FlashModes: Autoflash, Fill - flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red - eyereduction
FlashType: Smartaccessory terminal (HVL - F7S Flash Supplied)
LCD Display
AngleAdjustment: Up: Approx. 80 degrees, Down: Approx. 45 degrees
BrightnessControl: Auto( - 2to +2 step sunnyweather)
Coverage: 100%
Customization: Brightness:Auto, Manual,SunnyWeather
DisplayColor:Black, White, Blue, Pink
GridDisplay: Yes (On/off)
Histogram: Yes (On/off)
LiveView: Yes,(ConstantAFLiveView)
Real - timeimage adjustmentdisplay: ExposureCompensation,WB,
CreativeStyle
LCDType: 3.0 ” TFT Xtra Fine ™LCD(921,600 pixels) w/TruBlack™
technology
Viewfinder
Magnification: 0.3x(APS - C)
Imaging Sensor
Anti - Dust: ChargeprotectioncoatingonLow - PassFilterand
electromagneticvibration mechanism
ColorFilterSystem: RGB primary color filters
EffectivePictureResolution: Approx. 14.2 megapixels
ImagingSensor: Exmor™APSHD CMOS sensor (23.4X15.6mm)
PixelGross: Approx. 14.6 megapixels
Processor: BIONZ ™ image processor
FocalLength ConversionFactor: 1.5x
Drive System
BurstBuffer: JPEG(unlimitedtocard capacity)
RAW(8 shots)
RAW+JPEG(5 shots)
ContinuousShootingSpeed: Continuous (2.3fps)
SpeedPriority (7fps)
DriveMode: Single - shot,Continuous,Speed Priority, Self - timer,
ContinuousSelf - timer,Bracketing; Remote
FlashSyncSpeed: 1/160seconds
Self - timer:2 - sec.or10 - sec. delay, (single, continuous 3 or 5 frames)
ShutterSpeeds: 1/4000to30seconds, bulb
ShutterType: Electronically - controlled,vertical - traverse,focal - plane
shutter
Advanced Features
AdvancedUserInterface: Easy - to - understand Graphic Display and on -
screen Help Guide User - friendlyfunctionmenu
AntiMotionBlur: 6 - imagelayering
AutoHigh DynamicRange: Yes,(Auto ExposureDifference,Exposure
difference Level (1 - 6 EV at 1.0 EV step), off)
FaceDetection: Off,Auto, Child Priority, AdultPriority
ShootingTips: 80expertadviceshootingtips
SweepPanorama: Horizontal,Vertical, and 3D Panorama
SmileShutter™ technology: Yes - Off, Slight, Normal, Big
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Exposure System
AutoExposureLock: Yes(AE Lock with focuslock)
ColorTemperature: 2500 - 9900 k with 19 - stepMagenta/ Green
compensation
CreativeStyle: Standard,Vivid,Portrait,Landscape, Sunset, B/W
D - RangeOptimizer: Yes:(Auto,Level 1 - 5, off)
ExposureCompensation: ± 2.0 EV (in 0.3 EV steps)
ExposureSettings: iAUTO,Program Auto(P), Aperturepriority (A),
Shutterpriority (S), Manual (M)
ISO: Auto,200 to 12800
Metering: 49Segment metering from CMOSimagesensor
MeteringModes: Multi - segment,Center - weighted,Spot
MeteringSensitivity: 0EV - 20EV,(at ISO 100 equivalent w/ f/2.8 lens)
NoiseReduction: Longexp.NR:(On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer
than 1 second)
HighISO NR: (Auto/Weak)
SceneMode(s): Portrait,Landscape, Macro, Sportsaction,Sunset, Night
portrait, Night View, Handheld Twilight
WhiteBalanceMode: Auto,Daylight,Shade, Cloudy,Incandescent,
Fluorescent,Flash,Setting the color temperature, Custom
Focus Control
AFIlluminator: Built - in,LED type
AFModes: Single - shotAF, Continuous AF, Direct ManualFocus,Manual
Focus
FocusArea: MultiPoint AF (25 points),Center Weighted AF, FlexibleSpot
AF
FocusFeatures: PredictiveFocusControl,FocusLock
FocusPoints: 25points
FocusSensitivity: 0EV to +20 EV(atISO100 conversion with F2.8 lens)
FocusSystem: ContrastAF
ManualFocus Assist: Magnified display for precise manual focus
Interface
BRAVIA®Sync™ : Yes,via HDMI with compatibleBRAVIAHDTV
DVDirect: Yes,viaUSB
HDOutput: HDMI(TypeC mini)
MemoryCardSlot: Dual slot: Memory StickPRODuo™/Pro - HG
Duo™/PRO - HG HX Duo ™ media - SD, SDHC and SDXCmemorycard
PhotoTVHD: Yes,with BRAVIA Sync™ enabled HDTV and HDMI cable
USBPort(s): USB2.0Hi - speed (mass - storage,PTP)
Recording
AudioFormat: DolbyDigital (AC - 3)/ MPEG - 4AAC - LC
ColorSpace: sRGB,AdobeRGB
MediaType: MemoryStick PRO Duo™/Pro - HGDuo ™/PRO - HG HX Duo ™
media
SD,SDHC and SDXC memorycard
VideoFormat: AVCHD/ MP4 (MPEG - 4AVC(H.264))
StillImageMode: JPEG(Standard, Fine), RAW, RAW+JPEG
StillImage Size16:9: L(12M): 4592X2576
M(6.3M): 3344X1872
S(2.9M): 2288 X 1280
StillImage Size3:2: L(14M): 4592X3056
M(7.4M): 3344X2224
S(3.5M): 2288 X 1520
VideoResolution: AVCHD:1920 x1080/60i
MP4HD: 1440x1080/ 30p
MP4VGA: 640 x 480/30p
Camera
CameraType: SonyE - mount interchangeable lens digital camera
LensMount: SonyE - mount
LensCompatibility: SonyE - mountlens, (Sony A - mountlenses whenused
withLA - EA1lensadaptor)
Dimensions
Weight: Approx.8.1oz(229g) (excl battery & media)
Approx.10.1 oz (287g) (w/battery&media)
Measurements: Appx 4 - 3/8× 2 - 3/8× 1 - 9/16"(110.8x58.8x38.2mm)
(W/H/D);15/16" (24.2mm) excl grip&lens mount
Service and Warranty Information
LimitedWarrantyTerm: 1 Year Parts &Labor
Supplied Accessories
SEL1855Interchangeable
α
E - mountlens
Lens cap
HVL - F7S detachable flash
Case for flash
BC - VW1Battery Charger
Powercord
NP - FW50Lithium ion rechargeable battery
Shoulderstrap
USBcable(MiniB)
CD - ROM
Color: Black
UPCCode: 027242797505
1.World's first interchangeable lensdigital still camera with 1080/60iHD
movies.
2.Movie recording is limitedtosegments of 29 minutes,maximum.
Whenusing moviemodeMemory StickPRO Duo withMARK2 logo,
MemoryStick PRO - HGDuo, Memory Stick PRO - HGHX Duo orClass4
orhigher forSD/SDHCmedia arerecommended.
3.More than 13 timesthearea of 1/2.4 - inchtypesensorofthe Sony
DSC - WX1.
4.World's smallest, lightest interchangeable lens digital camera as of
April2010
5.48.8% smallerand 49.1%lightercompared toSony α230.
6. Viewable area measured diagonally
7.Attaching Sony A - mountlens requires LA - EA1adaptor(sold
separately). Manual focus and full open aperture shooting only.
8.HD Viewing requires a mini - HDMI - to - HDMIcable and compatible HDTV,
both sold separately.
9.Works with other BRAVIA®Sync™orTheatre Sync™ labeledHDTVs
whenconnectedvia HDMI interface. Mini - HDMI - to - HDMIcable
required, sold separately.
10.When fully charged. Actual resultsmay vary based on product
settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions.
11.Compatible BRAVIA® HDTVand HDMI ™ orcomponent cable (all sold
separately)required for PhotoTV HDviewing.Specifications for BRAVIA
HDTVshownvary according to market region..
12.AutoFocus function is only available with Sony E - Mountlenses
13.PMB requires Microsoft® Windows ®XP SP3/ Windows Vista®SP2/
Windows7.Mac OS ® notsupported. Movie formatis compatible with
iMovie® ‘ 09or laterversions.
14.Firmware update required for3Dfeature functionality (available
Summer2010). 3D viewing requires3DHDTV, a high speed HDMI™
cable(supportingatleast10.2Gbps)connection and 3D glasses (all
sold separately).
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