Sony NEX 5C User Manual

4-183-856-11(1)  
Preparing the camera  
Interchangeable  
Lens Digital Camera  
Mastering the basic  
operation  
Instruction Manual  
Using the recording  
functions  
Using the playback  
functions  
Checking the functions  
available  
Importing images to the  
computer  
Others  
Additional information on this product and  
answers to frequently asked questions can be  
found at our Customer Support Website.  
Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic  
Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.  
E-mount  
©2010 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand  
NEX-3/NEX-3C/NEX-5/NEX-5C  
English  
Owner’s Record  
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the  
space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer  
regarding this product.  
Model No. NEX-3/3C/ NEX-5/5C  
Serial No. ______________________________  
WARNING  
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or  
moisture.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
DANGER  
-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR  
ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW  
THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the  
proper configuration for the power outlet.  
CAUTION  
[ Battery pack  
If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical  
burns. Observe the following cautions.  
• Do not disassemble.  
• Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as  
hammering, dropping or stepping on it.  
• Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery  
terminals.  
• Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a  
car parked in the sun.  
• Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.  
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2 • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.  
• Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that  
can charge the battery pack.  
• Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children.  
• Keep the battery pack dry.  
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony.  
• Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions.  
[ Battery charger  
Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the battery charger is not disconnected from the AC  
power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). If some  
trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the power by  
disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket).  
When a power cord (mains lead) is supplied, the power cord (mains lead) can be used with  
this unit only, and should not be used with any other unit.  
For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada  
[ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES  
Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.  
You can help preserve our environment by returning your used  
rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest  
you.  
For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries,  
call toll free  
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.  
[ Battery pack  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following  
two conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any  
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
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For Customers in the U.S.A.  
UL is an internationally recognized safety organization.  
The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed.  
If you have any questions about this product, you may call:  
Sony Customer Information Center  
1-800-222-SONY (7669)  
The number below is for the FCC related matters only.  
[ Regulatory Information  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name: SONY  
Model No.: NEX-3  
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.  
Address:  
16530 Via Esprillo,  
San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.  
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230  
This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the  
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)  
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name: SONY  
Model No.: NEX-5  
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.  
Address:  
16530 Via Esprillo,  
San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.  
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230  
This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the  
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)  
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
[ CAUTION  
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual  
could void your authority to operate this equipment.  
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[ Note:  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in  
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency  
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause  
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that  
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the  
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or  
more of the following measures:  
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the  
limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.  
For Customers in Europe  
[ Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives  
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo,  
108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony  
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or  
guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee  
documents.  
This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC  
Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).  
[ Attention  
The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound  
of this unit.  
[ Notice  
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail),  
restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.)  
again.  
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[ Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in  
the European Union and other European countries with separate  
collection systems)  
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product  
shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to  
the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic  
equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help  
prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human  
health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling  
of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural  
resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product,  
please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop  
where you purchased the product.  
[ Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union  
and other European countries with separate collection systems)  
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery  
provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste.  
On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a  
chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are  
added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.  
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent  
potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could  
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the  
materials will help to conserve natural resources.  
In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a  
permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by  
qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over  
the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical  
and electronic equipment.  
For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the  
product safely.  
Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries.  
For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact  
your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you  
purchased the product.  
Notice for customers in the United Kingdom  
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and  
convenience.  
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the  
supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an  
mark) must be used.  
or  
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the  
fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you  
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6 should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.  
Table of contents  
Defocusing the background easily (Background Defocus  
Adjusting the brightness of still images (Exposure  
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Learning more about the camera (α Handbook) ............. 68  
This instruction manual is for models NEX-3/3C and NEX-5/5C. The NEX-5/5C is  
used for illustrations in this manual, unless otherwise specified.  
The differences between each model are as follows:  
Model  
Movie file format  
AVCHD**/MPEG-4  
MPEG-4  
Remote control  
Available  
NEX-5/5C*  
NEX-3/3C*  
Not available  
*
NEX-5C/3C are not compatible with Eye-Fi.  
** To check whether the camera is 1080 60i-compatible or 1080 50i-compatible,  
check for the following marks on the bottom of the camera.  
1080 60i-compatible camera: 60i  
1080 50i-compatible camera: 50i  
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This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses.  
The model name varies depending on the supplied lens.  
Model name  
Lens  
NEX-5A/5CA/3A/3CA  
NEX-5D/5CD/3D/3CD  
NEX-5H/5CH  
E16 mm  
E18 – 55 mm and E16 mm  
E18 – 200 mm  
E18 – 55 mm  
NEX-5K/5CK/3K/3CK  
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Preparing the camera  
Checking the accessories supplied  
First check the model name of your camera (page 9). The accessories supplied  
differ depending on the model.  
The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.  
• CD-ROM (1)  
– Application Software for  
x
Common accessories  
• Battery charger BC-VW1 (1)  
α camera  
α Handbook  
• Instruction Manual (This manual)  
(1)  
• Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not  
supplied in the U.S.A. and Canada)  
x
NEX-5A/5CA/3A/3CA  
• E16 mm single focus lens/Lens cap  
(1) (attached to the camera)  
x
NEX-5D/5CD/3D/3CD  
• E16 mm single focus lens/Lens  
cap/Lens rear cap (1)  
• E18 – 55 mm zoom lens/Lens cap  
(1) (attached to the camera)/Lens  
hood (1)  
• Rechargeable battery pack  
NP-FW50 (1)  
x
NEX-5H/5CH  
• USB cable (1)  
• E18 – 200 mm zoom lens/Lens  
cap/Lens rear cap (1) (attached to  
the camera)/Lens hood (1)  
• Extender for Flash (1)/Extender  
case (1)  
• Shoulder strap (1)  
• Flash (1)/Flash case (1)  
• Body cap (1) (attached to the  
camera)  
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x
NEX-5K/5CK/3K/3CK  
• E18 – 55 mm zoom lens/Lens cap  
(1) (attached to the camera)/Lens  
hood (1)  
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Identifying parts  
See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.  
A
(Playback) button (29)  
NEX-5/5C  
B ON/OFF (Power) switch (25)  
C Shutter button (28)  
D Remote sensor  
E AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/  
Smile Shutter lamp  
F Speaker  
G Microphone*  
H Smart accessory terminal (23)  
I Lens (19)  
J Lens release button (20)  
K Mount  
NEX-3/3C  
L Image sensor**  
M Lens contact**  
*
Do not cover this part during movie  
recording.  
** Do not touch this part directly.  
When the lens is removed  
(NEX-5/5C/3/3C)  
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A
(USB) terminal  
NEX-5/5C  
B Hook for shoulder strap  
Attaching the shoulder strap is  
recommended not to drop the  
camera.  
NEX-3/3C  
C HDMI terminal (49)  
D Light sensor  
E LCD monitor  
The tilting LCD monitor of the  
camera allows flexible shooting  
positions.  
F MOVIE button (28)  
G Control wheel (32)  
H Soft keys (33)  
I
Image sensor position mark  
G1B3  
NEX-5/5C  
x
Flash  
A Screw  
NEX-3/3C  
B Flash  
C Connector*  
*
Do not touch this part directly.  
A Battery/Memory card cover (17,  
21)  
B Tripod receptacle  
• Use a tripod with a screw length  
of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).  
You will be unable to firmly  
secure the camera to tripods  
having screws longer than 5.5  
mm (7/32 inch), and may damage  
the camera.  
C
Image sensor position mark  
D Connection plate cover  
For using the AC-PW20 AC  
Adaptor (sold separately)  
E Access lamp (22)  
F Memory card insertion slot (21)  
G Battery compartment (17)  
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E16 mm F2.8 (supplied with  
NEX-5A/5CA/3A/3CA)  
x
Lens  
On the E18 – 200 mm lens, refer to  
the instruction manual of the E18 –  
200 mm lens (supplied).  
E18 – 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS  
(supplied with NEX-5D/  
5CD/5K/5CK/3D/3CD/3K/  
3CK)  
A Converter index*  
B Focusing ring  
C Lens contacts**  
D Mounting index  
*
A converter is sold separately.  
** Do not touch this part directly.  
A Hood index  
B Focusing ring  
C Zooming ring  
D Focal-length scale  
E Focal-length index  
F Lens contacts*  
G Mounting index  
*
Do not touch this part directly.  
G1B5  
Preparing the battery pack  
When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP-FW50  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (supplied).  
x
Charging the battery pack  
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack can be charged even when it has not been  
fully depleted. It can also be used when it has not been fully charged.  
Insert the battery pack onto the  
battery charger.  
• Push the battery pack until it clicks.  
1
For the U.S.A and Canada  
Connect the battery charger to  
2
the wall outlet (wall socket).  
• The CHARGE lamp turns off when  
charging is finished.  
Plug  
• Time required to charge a fully depleted  
battery pack at a temperature of 25 °C  
(77 °F) is about 250 minutes.  
CHARGE lamp  
For countries/regions other  
than the U.S.A. and Canada  
CHARGE lamp  
Power cord (mains lead)  
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Notes  
• The charging time differs depending on the remaining capacity of the battery pack  
or charging conditions.  
• We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between  
10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F). You may not be able to efficiently charge the  
battery pack outside of this temperature range.  
• Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket).  
• Do not try to charge the battery pack again right after it has been charged, or when  
it has not been used after being charged. Doing so will affect the performance of  
the battery pack.  
z Using your camera abroad — Power source  
You can use your camera and battery charger, and the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor  
(sold separately) in any countries/regions where the power supply is within  
100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz.  
Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a  
malfunction.  
x
Inserting the charged battery pack  
While sliding the cover open  
lever, open the cover.  
1
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Firmly insert the battery pack  
all the way while pressing the  
lock lever with the tip of the  
battery.  
NEX-5/5C  
2
Lock lever  
NEX-3/3C  
Lock lever  
Close the cover.  
3
x
Checking the remaining battery level  
Check the level with the following indicators and percent figures displayed on  
the LCD monitor.  
“Battery  
exhausted.”  
Battery level  
You cannot  
Low shoot any more  
image.  
High  
Note  
• The displayed level may not be correct under certain circumstances.  
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z What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?  
An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions  
for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your camera.  
Using the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack, the remaining battery time in percent  
figures is displayed according to the operating conditions of your camera.  
x
Removing the battery pack  
Turn off the camera and slide the lock  
lever in the direction of the arrow. Be  
careful not to drop the battery pack.  
NEX-5/5C  
Lock lever  
NEX-3/3C  
Lock lever  
Attaching/removing the lens  
The camera will come with the lens attached (except for the NEX-5H/5CH).  
Refer to the steps below when attaching other lenses.  
If the body cap or the  
1
packaging lid is attached,  
remove it from the camera or  
the lens.  
• Quickly change the lens somewhere  
away from dusty locations so as to  
keep dust or debris from getting  
inside the camera.  
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Mount the lens by aligning the  
white index marks on the lens  
and the camera.  
• Hold the camera’s face downward  
to prevent the dust from entering  
into the camera.  
2
3
White index marks  
While pusing the lens lightly  
toward the camera, turn the  
lens clockwise until it clicks  
into the locked position.  
• Be sure to put the lens on straight.  
Notes  
• When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button.  
• Do not use force when attaching a lens.  
• The Mount Adaptor (sold separately) is required to use an A-mount lens (sold  
separately). For details, refer to the operating manual supplied with the Mount  
Adaptor.  
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Removing the lens  
Press the lens release button  
1
all the way in and turn the lens  
counterclockwise until it  
stops.  
Lens release button  
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Notes  
• When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to the  
surface of the image sensor (the part that acts as the film), it may appear on the  
image, depending on the shooting environment. The camera vibrates slightly when  
it is turned off, due to the anti-dust function, to prevent dust from adhering to the  
image sensor. However, attach or remove the lens quickly somewhere away from  
dusty locations.  
• Do not leave the camera with the lens removed.  
Inserting a memory card (sold separately)  
Open the cover.  
1
Insert a memory card.  
• Insert the memory card until it  
clicks as illustrated.  
NEX-5/5C  
2
Check on the direction of the  
notched corner.  
NEX-3/3C  
Check on the direction of the  
notched corner.  
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Close the cover.  
3
x
Removing the memory card  
Open the cover, make sure that the access  
lamp is not lit, and push the memory card  
once.  
NEX-5/5C  
NEX-3/3C  
Access lamp  
Access lamp  
Note  
• When the access lamp is lit, do not remove the memory card or the battery pack, or  
turn off the power. The data may be corrupted.  
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Memory cards that you can use  
You can use following memory cards with this camera: “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, SD memory card, SDHC  
memory card, and SDXC memory card. You cannot use MultiMediaCard.  
For recording movies, it is recommended that you use following memory  
cards.  
(Mark2) (“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media  
(Mark2))  
(“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media)  
• SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card (Class 4 or  
more)  
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Attaching the flash  
When you want to use a flash during shooting, attach the flash device  
(supplied).  
The flash is enabled when it is raised, and disabled when lowered.  
Attach the flash to the smart  
accessory terminal of the  
camera.  
1
• When using the E18 – 200 mm lens,  
you must attach the extender  
(page 24).  
Fasten the screw to secure the flash.  
2
To fire the flash, raise the  
flash first.  
• Lower the flash when you do not  
3
intend to use it.  
Notes  
• The power for the flash is provided from the camera. When the camera is charging  
the flash,  
blinks on the LCD monitor. You cannot press the shutter button  
when this icon is blinking.  
• Plug the flash fully into the accessory terminal of the camera, and fasten the screw  
securely. Make sure that the flash is attached to the camera securely.  
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z Carrying the flash  
The flash case can be conveniently attached to  
the shoulder strap.  
Put the flash in the case when you are not using  
it to protect it from harm.  
x
Attaching the extender (when using the E18 – 200 mm  
lens)  
If you attach the flash directly to the camera,  
images will be partly shadowed by the lens.  
To avoid this situation, attach the extender.  
1 Attach the extender to the camera  
securely.  
2 Attach the flash to the extender and  
fasten the screw.  
Note  
• Attach only the supplied flash to the extender.  
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Turning on the camera and setting up the  
date  
When you turn on the camera for the first time, the screen to set date and time  
appears.  
Set the power switch to ON to  
1
turn on the camera.  
The screen to set date and time  
appears.  
• To turn off the camera, set the  
power switch to OFF.  
Press the center of the control  
wheel to confirm [OK].  
2
Select your area by pressing  
the right or left of the control  
wheel and press the center.  
3
Press the left or right of the  
4
control wheel to select each  
item, and press the top or  
bottom, or turn it to select the  
numeric value.  
Daylight Svg.: Turns on or off the  
daytime saving time setting.  
Date Format: Selects the format to  
display date.  
• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM,  
and noon as 12:00 PM.  
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Repeat step 4 to set other items, then press the center of  
the control wheel.  
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Note  
• You cannot superimpose the date on images on this camera. Using “PMB” stored  
on the CD-ROM (supplied), you can save or print images with date. Refer to  
“PMB Help” for more details (page 60).  
x
Resetting the date and time/Checking the current  
clock setting  
Press [Menu], then select [Setup] t [Date/Time Setup] (page 32, 54).  
x
Maintaining the date and time setting  
This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and  
time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off, or the  
battery is installed or not. For details, see page 74.  
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Mastering the basic operation  
Shooting still images  
In the  
(Intelligent Auto) mode, the camera analyzes the subject, and  
allows you to shoot with appropriate settings.  
Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera.  
1
Point the camera to the  
subject.  
When the camera recognizes the  
scene, the Scene Recognition icon  
and guide appear on the LCD  
2
monitor: (Night View),  
(Tripod  
(Night Portrait),  
(Backlight  
Night View),  
(Backlight),  
Scene Recognition icon and guide  
Portrait),  
(Portrait),  
(Macro).  
(Landscape), or  
When using a zoom lens, turn  
the zoom ring, then decide on  
your shot.  
3
Zoom ring  
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Press the shutter button  
halfway down to focus.  
When the focus is confirmed, beeps  
sound and z lights up.  
4
5
Focus indicator  
Press the shutter button fully down to shoot.  
Recording movies  
Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera.  
1
Point the camera to the subject.  
2
Press the MOVIE button to  
start recording.  
Focus and brightness are adjusted  
3
automatically.  
MOVIE button  
Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording.  
4
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Notes  
• The sound of the camera and the lens in operation might be recorded while  
recording a movie. You can disable the sound recording by selecting [Menu] t  
[Setup] t [Movie Audio Rec] t [Off] (page 32, 54).  
• The angle of view of movies is narrower than that of still images. After you press  
the MOVIE button, the camera shows the actual range to be recorded by  
displaying an empty frame on the screen.  
Playing back images  
Press the  
button.  
The last recorded image is displayed  
(playback)  
1
on the LCD monitor.  
A still image is displayed in the  
default setting.  
(playback) button  
x
Selecting the image  
Turn the control wheel.  
x
Playing back movies  
Press  
(Image Index) on  
1
the control wheel in playback  
mode.  
Six images are displayed.  
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Press the left side of the  
control wheel repeatedly to  
2
3
select  
(movie), and press  
the center.  
Turn the control wheel to select the desired movie, and  
press the center.  
During movie playback  
To pause/resume  
To fast-forward  
Control wheel operation  
Press the center.  
Press the right, or turn it right.  
Press the left, or turn it left.  
Turn it right during pause.  
Turn it left during pause.  
Press the bottom t top/bottom.  
To fast-rewind  
To slow-forward  
To slow-reverse  
To adjust sound volume  
Deleting images  
You can delete the image that is currently displayed.  
Display the desired image,  
and press [Delete].  
1
[Delete]  
3G0B  
   
Press the center of the control  
wheel to confirm [OK].  
Press [Cancel] to quit the operation.  
2
[Cancel]  
[OK]  
z To delete several images  
Select [Menu] t [Playback] t [Delete] to select and delete specific images at  
the same time.  
G3B1  
Using the control wheel and soft keys  
The control wheel and soft keys allow you to use various functions of the  
camera.  
x
Control wheel  
When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Flash Mode),  
(Exposure  
Comp.) and (Drive Mode) functions are assigned to the control wheel.  
When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and  
are assigned to the control wheel.  
(Image Index) functions  
When you turn or press the right/left/top/bottom parts of the control wheel  
following the on-screen display, you can select setting items. Your selection is  
determined when you press the center of the control wheel.  
The arrow means you can turn the  
control wheel.  
When options are displayed on the  
screen, you can browse through  
them by turning or pressing the  
top/bottom/left/right parts of the  
control wheel. Press the center to  
make your choice.  
3G2B  
     
x
Soft keys  
The soft keys have different roles, depending on the context.  
The assigned role (function) of each soft key is shown on the screen.  
To use the function shown at the upper right corner of the screen, press soft  
key A. To use the function shown at the lower right corner of the screen, press  
soft key B. To use the function shown at the center, press the center of the  
control wheel (soft key C).  
In this handbook, the soft keys are indicated by the icon or the function shown  
on the screen.  
A
In this case, soft key A  
works as the [Menu] button,  
C
B
and soft key B as the  
[Shoot. Tips] button. Soft  
key C works as the [Shoot  
Mode] button.  
G3B3  
   
Using the guide function of the camera  
The camera provides various “Help Guides” which explain the functions, and  
“Shooting Tips” which introduce tips for better shooting. Use these guides to  
make better use of the camera.  
x
Help Guides  
The camera displays the Help Guide to explain the selected function, when  
you change the setting, etc.  
You can hide the Help Guides by selecting [Menu] t [Setup] t [Help Guide  
Display] t [Off].  
x
Shooting tips  
The camera displays the shooting tips in accordance with the shooting mode  
selected.  
1 When [Shoot. Tips] is displayed at the right bottom corner of the screen,  
press the button at the right bottom (page 33).  
A shooting tip in accordance with the current subject appears  
automatically.  
[Shoot. Tips]  
2 Press the left or right of the control wheel and search for the desired  
shooting tip.  
• Turn the control wheel to scroll the text up and down.  
z To access all shooting tips  
You can search through all shooting tips from the menu.  
1[Menu] t [Camera] t [Shooting Tip List].  
2Search for the desired shooting tips.  
3G4B  
     
Using the recording functions  
Defocusing the background easily  
(Background Defocus Control)  
In the [Intelligent Auto] mode, you can defocus the background easily to make  
the subject stand out.  
Press [Menu], then select  
1
[Shoot Mode] t  
(Intelligent Auto).  
[Menu]  
Press the center of the control  
wheel.  
The [Background Defocus] screen  
2
appears.  
Control wheel  
Defocus the background by  
turning the control wheel.  
: Turn up to focus  
3
: Turn down to defocus  
Press [Back] to restore the original  
status.  
Note  
• The defocusing effect may not be noticeable, depending on the distance from the  
subject or the lens used.  
z For a better result of [Background Defocus]  
• Move closer to the subject.  
• Lengthen the distance between the subject and the background.  
G3B5  
         
Selecting the flash mode  
Attach the flash (page 23).  
1
Press (Flash Mode) on the  
control wheel.  
2
Turn the control wheel to select the desired mode, and  
press the center.  
3
(Flash Off): Does not fire even if the flash is raised.  
(Autoflash): Fires if it is dark or against light.  
(Fill-flash): Fires every time you trigger the shutter.  
(Slow Sync.): Fires every time you trigger the shutter. Slow sync  
shooting allows you to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the  
background.  
(Rear Sync.): Fires right before the exposure is completed every time  
you trigger the shutter. A trailing image of the movement of the subject is  
captured to make more natural image.  
The flash range  
The range of the supplied flash depends on the ISO sensitivity and aperture  
value.  
F2.8  
F3.5  
F5.6  
ISO200  
1 – 2.5 m (3.3 – 8.2 1 – 2.0 m (3.3 – 6.6 1 – 1.8 m (3.3 – 5.9  
feet) feet) feet)  
ISO1600  
2.8 – 10 m (9.2 – 32 2.3 – 8 m (7.5 – 26.2 1.4 – 5 m (4.6 – 16  
feet) feet) feet)  
3G6B  
     
Adjusting the brightness of still images  
(Exposure compensation)  
You can adjust the exposure in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV.  
Press  
on the control wheel.  
(Exposure Comp.)  
1
Turn the control wheel to select the desired value, and  
press the center.  
When the image is too bright, set [Exposure Comp.] toward –.  
2
When the image is too dark, set [Exposure Comp.] toward +.  
Using the self-timer  
Press  
the control wheel.  
(Drive Mode) on  
1
Turn the control wheel to select  
(Self-timer).  
2
3
Press [Option], then turn the control wheel to select the  
desired mode and press the center.  
(Self-timer: 10 Sec): Sets the 10-second delay self-timer. Use this  
when you want to include yourself in the picture.  
To cancel the timer, press  
again.  
When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and beeps  
until the shutter operates.  
(Self-timer: 2 Sec): Sets the 2-second delay self-timer. You can  
prevent blur caused by camera shake that occurs when the shutter button  
is pressed.  
G3B7  
       
Shooting still images continuously  
The camera records images continuously while you press and hold down the  
shutter button (max. 2.3 images per second).  
Press  
the control wheel.  
(Drive Mode) on  
1
2
Turn the control wheel to select  
press the center.  
(Continuous Adv.), and  
z To shoot continuously at a higher speed  
Select  
(Speed Priority Cont.) from  
(Drive Mode) to shoot more  
images continuously (max. 7 images per second). The focus and exposure of the  
first shot are used for the following shots.  
Changing the screen display (DISP)  
Press DISP (Display  
Contents) on the control  
wheel.  
1
3G8B  
         
Press DISP repeatedly to select the desired mode.  
2
During shooting  
Disp. Basic Info: Shows basic shooting information. Graphically shows  
the shutter speed and aperture value, except for when [Shoot Mode] is set  
to [Intelligent Auto] or [Sweep Panorama].  
Display Info.: Shows recording information.  
No Disp. Info.: Does not show recording information.  
During playback  
Display Info.: Shows recording information.  
Histogram: Displays the luminance distribution graphically, in addition  
to recording information.  
No Disp. Info.: Does not show recording information.  
Shooting with various drive mode  
Press [Menu].  
1
[Menu]  
Use the control wheel to select [Shoot Mode] t desired  
mode, and press the center.  
2
(Intelligent Auto): The camera evaluates the subject and makes the  
proper settings.  
SCN (Scene Selection): Shoots with preset settings according to the  
subject or condition.  
(Anti Motion Blur): Reduces the camera shake when shooting a  
slightly dark indoor scene or a telephoto.  
(Sweep Panorama): Shoots with panoramic size.  
M (Manual Exposure): Adjusts the aperture and shutter speed.  
S (Shutter Priority): Adjusts the shutter speed to express the movement  
of the subject.  
A (Aperture Priority): Adjusts the range in focus, or defocuses the  
background.  
P (Program Auto): Automatic shooting that allows you to customize  
settings, except for the exposure (aperture and shutter speed).  
G3B9  
     
x
Scene Selection  
Select SCN (Scene Selection) (page 39).  
1
Turn the control wheel to select the desired mode, and  
press the center.  
2
(Portrait): Blurs away backgrounds and sharpens the subject.  
Expresses skin tones softly.  
(Landscape): Shoots the entire range of scenery in sharp focus with  
vivid colors.  
(Macro): Shoots close subjects such as flowers, insects, food, or small  
items.  
(Sports Action): Shoots a moving subject at a fast shutter speed so  
that the subject looks as if it is standing still. The camera shoots images  
continuously while the shutter button is pressed.  
(Sunset): Shoots the red of the sunset beautifully.  
(Night Portrait): Shoots portraits in night scenes. Attach and fire the  
flash.  
(Night View): Shoots night scenes without losing the dark  
atmosphere.  
(Hand-held Night Shot): Shoots night scenes with less noise and  
blur without using a tripod. A burst of shots are taken, and image  
processing is applied to reduce subject blur, camera shake, and noise.  
x
Anti Motion Blur  
This is suitable for indoor shots without using the flash, to reduce the subject  
blur.  
Select  
(Anti Motion Blur) (page 39).  
1
2
Shoot with the shutter button.  
The camera combines six shots at high sensitivity into one still image, so  
camera shake is reduced while preventing noise.  
4G0B  
                   
x
Sweep Panorama  
While you pan the camera, the camera shoots several images and composes  
them into one panoramic image.  
Select  
(Sweep Panorama) (page 39).  
1
2
Point the camera at the edge  
of the subject, then press the  
shutter button fully down.  
This part will not be taken.  
Pan the camera to the end,  
following the guidance on the  
LCD monitor.  
3
Guidance bar  
Note  
• The camera continues shooting during [Sweep Panorama] recording, and the  
shutter keeps clicking until the end of the shooting.  
G4B1  
 
z Playing back scrolling panoramic images  
You can scroll panoramic images from the beginning to the end by pressing the  
center of the control wheel while panoramic images are being displayed. Press it  
again to pause.  
• Panoramic images are played back with the  
supplied software “PMB” (page 60).  
• Panoramic images shot with other cameras may  
not be displayed or scrolled correctly.  
Shows the displayed area  
of the whole panoramic  
image.  
x
Shutter Priority  
You can express the movement of a moving subject in various way by  
adjusting the shutter speed, for example, at the instant of the movement with  
high speed shutter, or as a trailing image with low speed shutter.  
Select S (Shutter Priority) (page 39).  
1
Turn the control wheel to select the desired value, and  
press the center.  
2
4G2B  
   
z Shutter speed  
When a faster shutter speed is used, a moving  
subject such as a running person, cars, and sea  
spray appears as if they are stopped.  
When a slower shutter speed is used, a trailing  
image of the movement of the subject is captured  
to make more natural and dynamic image.  
x
Aperture Priority  
You can adjust the range in focus, or defocuses the background.  
Select A (Aperture Priority) (page 39).  
1
Turn the control wheel to select the desired value, and  
press the center.  
2
G4B3  
 
Selecting the image size  
The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you  
take an image.  
The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image  
is printed on large format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images  
can be recorded.  
In the case of movies, the larger the image size, the higher the image quality.  
Press [Menu].  
1
[Menu]  
Use the control wheel to select [Image Size] t [Image  
Size], and press the center.  
2
Turn the control wheel to select the desired mode, and  
press the center.  
3
Still  
When [Aspect Ratio] is 3:2  
Usage guidelines  
(L: 14M) 4592 × 3056 pixels For prints up to A3+ size  
(M: 7.4M) 3344 × 2224 pixels For prints up to A4 size  
(S: 3.5M) 2288 × 1520 pixels For prints L/2L size  
When [Aspect Ratio] is 16:9  
Usage guidelines  
(L: 12M) 4592 × 2576 pixels For viewing on a high-definition TV  
(M: 6.3M) 3344 × 1872 pixels  
(S: 2.9M) 2288 × 1280 pixels  
4G4B  
   
Panorama  
The image size varies depending on the shooting direction (page 51).  
(Standard)  
Shoots images using standard size.  
Vertical: 2160 × 3872  
Horizontal: 8192 × 1856  
(Wide)  
Shoots images using wide size.  
Vertical: 2160 × 5536  
Horizontal: 12416 × 1856  
Movie  
NEX-5/5C  
[AVCHD] mode  
Average  
Usage guidelines  
bit-rate  
1920 × 1080  
[MP4] mode  
1440 × 1080  
17 Mbps  
Records with the highest image quality  
for viewing on a high-definition TV.  
Average  
bit-rate  
Usage guidelines  
12 Mbps  
Records with high image quality for  
viewing on a high-definition TV.  
VGA (640 × 480) 3 Mbps  
Records in the suitable size for WEB  
uploads.  
NEX-3/3C  
Image size  
Average  
bit-rate  
Usage guidelines  
1280 × 720  
(Fine)  
9 Mbps  
Records with high image quality for  
viewing on a high-definition TV.  
1280 × 720  
(Standard)  
6 Mbps  
VGA (640 × 480) 3 Mbps  
Records in the suitable size for WEB  
uploads.  
Note  
• When you print still images recorded with 16:9 aspect ratio, and panoramic  
images, both edges may be cut off.  
G4B5  
Focusing on the face (Face Detection)  
The camera detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus on the face.  
You can select the priority face to be focused on.  
Press [Menu].  
1
[Menu]  
Use the control wheel to select [Camera] t [Face  
Detection], and press the center.  
2
Turn the control wheel to select the desired mode, and  
press the center.  
3
(Off): Does not use Face Detection function.  
(Auto): Selects the face the camera is to automatically focus on.  
(Child Priority): Detects and shoots with priority on child’s face.  
(Adult Priority): Detects and shoots with priority on adult’s face.  
z Capturing a smiling face (Smile Shutter)  
If you use the Smile Shutter function, the camera  
detects a smile and releases the shutter  
automatically.  
Select [Menu] t [Camera] t [Smile Shutter]  
t [On], then point the camera at the subject and  
wait for him/her to smile.  
You can also shoot by pressing the shutter button  
yourself.  
4G6B  
     
Using the playback functions  
Enlarging the playback image (Enlarge  
Image)  
Press the  
button to enter the playback  
mode.  
(Playback)  
1
(Playback) button  
Display the image you want to  
enlarge, then press [Enlarge]  
(the center of the control  
wheel).  
2
Control wheel  
Turn the control wheel to adjust the scaling.  
3
4
Press the top/bottom/right/left of the control wheel to select  
the portion you want to enlarge.  
• To cancel the operation, press [Exit].  
G4B7  
       
Displaying the image list  
Press the  
button to enter the playback  
mode.  
(Playback)  
1
2
3
(Playback) button  
Press  
the control wheel.  
Six images are displayed at a time.  
(Image Index) on  
Turn the control wheel to select an image.  
• To return to the single-image screen, select the desired image, and press  
the center.  
z Switching between the still image and the movie  
You can switch the image type on the  
image index easily.  
Press the left side of the control wheel  
repeatedly to select  
(still image) or  
(movie), and press the center.  
You cannot display still image and movie  
on the same index screen.  
4G8B  
   
Viewing images on a TV  
To view images recorded on the camera on a TV, an HDMI cable (sold  
separately) and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI connector are required.  
Connect the camera to the TV  
with an HDMI cable (sold  
separately).  
To the HDMI  
connector  
1
HDMI cable  
To the HDMI  
terminal  
Note  
• Use an HDMI mini connector on one end (for the camera), and a plug suitable for  
connecting your TV on the other end.  
z Using your camera abroad  
NEX-5/5C: To view movies shot using this camera on a TV, the camera and TV  
must use the same color television system.  
NEX-3/3C: The camera automatically detects the color system to match that of  
the connected TV.  
G4B9  
   
Checking the functions available  
Menu list  
When you press [Menu], six menu items; [Shoot Mode], [Camera], [Image  
Size], [Brightness/Color], [Playback], and [Setup], appear on the screen.  
You can set various functions in each item. Items that cannot be set in the  
context are displayed in gray.  
x
Shoot Mode  
Allows you to select a shooting mode, such as exposure mode, panoramic,  
Scene Selection.  
Intelligent Auto  
Scene Selection  
The camera evaluates the subject and makes the  
proper settings.  
Shoots with preset settings according to the subject or  
condition.  
(Portrait/Landscape/Macro/Sports Action/Sunset/  
Night Portrait/Night View/Hand-held Night Shot)  
Anti Motion Blur  
Reduces the camera shake when shooting a slightly  
dark indoor scene or a telephoto.  
Sweep Panorama  
Manual Exposure  
Shutter Priority  
Shoots with panoramic size.  
Adjusts the aperture and shutter speed.  
Adjusts the shutter speed to express the movement of  
the subject.  
Aperture Priority  
Program Auto  
Adjusts the range in focus, or defocuses the  
background.  
Automatic shooting that allows you to customize  
settings, except for the exposure (shutter speed and  
aperture).  
5G0B  
       
x
Camera  
Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer,  
and flash.  
Drive Mode  
Flash Mode  
Selects the drive mode, such as continuous shooting,  
self-timer, or bracket shooting.  
(Single-shot Adv./Continuous Adv./Speed Priority  
Cont./Self-timer/Self-timer(Cont.)/ Bracket: Cont./  
Remote Cdr.*)  
Selects the method used to fire the flash.  
(Flash Off/Autoflash/Fill-flash/Slow Sync./Rear  
Sync.)  
AF/MF Select  
Selects auto focusing or manual focusing.  
(Autofocus/DMF/Manualfocus)  
Autofocus Area  
Autofocus Mode  
Selects the area to be focused on.  
(Multi/Center/Flexible Spot)  
Selects the autofocus method.  
(Single-shot AF/Continuous AF)  
Precision Dig. Zoom  
Face Detection  
Sets the digital zoom when a single focus lens is used.  
Detects people’s faces automatically, and adjusts  
focus and exposure to suit the faces.  
(Off/Auto/Child Priority/Adult Priority)  
Smile Shutter  
Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera  
releases the shutter automatically.  
(Off/On)  
Smile Detection  
Panorama Direction  
Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for  
detecting smiles.  
(Big Smile/Normal Smile/Slight Smile)  
Selects the direction to pan the camera when shooting  
panoramic images.  
(Right/Left/Up/Down)  
Shooting Tip List  
Display Contents  
Allows you to access all shooting tips.  
Switches the information to be displayed on the  
shooting screen.  
(Display Info./No Disp. Info./Disp. Basic Info)  
* NEX-5/5C only  
G5B1  
                   
x
Image Size  
Allows you to set the image size and aspect ratio, etc.  
Still  
Image Size  
Selects the image size.  
(3:2: L: 14M/ M: 7.4M/ S: 3.5M  
16:9: L: 12M/ M: 6.3M/ S: 2.9M)  
Aspect Ratio  
Quality  
Selects the aspect ratio.  
(3:2/16:9)  
Selects the compression format.  
(RAW/RAW & JPEG/Fine/Standard)  
Panorama  
Image Size  
Selects the image size.  
(Standard/Wide)  
Movie  
File Format*  
Selects the movie recording format.  
(AVCHD/MP4)  
Image Size  
Selects the image size.  
* NEX-5/5C only  
x
Brightness/Color  
Allows you to make brightness settings such as metering mode, and color  
settings such as white balance.  
Exposure Comp.  
ISO  
Compensates for the brightness of the entire image.  
(–2.0EV to +2.0EV)  
Sets the ISO sensitivity.  
(ISO AUTO/200 - 12800)  
White Balance  
Adjusts the color tones according to the ambient light  
conditions.  
(Auto WB/Daylight/Shade/Cloudy/Incandescent/  
Fluorescent/Flash/C.Temp./Filter/Custom/Custom  
Setup)  
Metering Mode  
Selects the method used for measuring the brightness.  
(Multi/Center/Spot)  
Flash Compensation  
DRO/Auto HDR  
Adjusts the amount of flash light.  
(–2.0EV to +2.0EV)  
Corrects the brightness or contrast automatically.  
(Off/D-Range Opt./Auto HDR)  
5G2B  
               
Creative Style  
Selects the image processing method.  
(Standard/Vivid/Portrait/Landscape/Sunset/Black &  
White)  
x
Playback  
Allows you to set playback functions.  
Delete  
Deletes images.  
(Multiple Img./All in Folder/All in Date Rng.)  
Slide Show  
Still/Movie Select  
Image Index  
Plays back images automatically.  
(Interval/Movie Type/Repeat)  
Selects a still image or movie to play back.  
(Still/Movie)  
Selects the number of images to be displayed on the  
index screen.  
(6 Images/12 Images)  
Select Folder  
Select Date  
Rotate  
Selects the folder of still images to play back.  
Selects the date of movies to play back.  
Rotates images.  
Protect  
Protects images, or cancels the protection.  
(Multiple Img./Cancel All Images/Cancel All Movies)  
Enlarge Image  
Volume Settings  
Specify Printing  
Enlarges the image.  
Sets the sound volume of movies.  
Selects the images to print, or makes printing settings.  
(Multiple Img./Cancel All)  
Display Contents  
Switches the information to be displayed on the  
playback screen.  
(Display Info./Histogram/No Disp. Info.)  
x
Setup  
Allows you to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera  
settings.  
Shooting Settings  
AF Illuminator  
Sets the AF illuminator to assist auto-focusing in dim  
places.  
(Auto/Off)  
Red Eye Reduction  
Provides pre-flash before shooting when using the  
flash, to prevent eyes from being shot in red.  
(On/Off)  
G5B3  
                       
Auto Review  
Grid Line  
Sets the display time of the image right after shooting.  
(10 Sec/5 Sec/2 Sec/Off)  
Turns on the grid line that helps you to adjust the  
composition of images.  
(On/Off)  
Histogram  
Displays the histogram of the luminance distribution.  
(On/Off)  
MF Assist  
Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually.  
(On/Off)  
Color Space  
SteadyShot  
Release w/oLens  
Changes the range of color reproduction.  
(sRGB/AdobeRGB)  
Sets camera shake compensation.  
(On/Off)  
Sets whether or not to release the shutter when there is  
no lens.  
(Enable/Disable)  
Long Exposure NR  
High ISO NR  
Sets the noise reduction processing for long exposure  
shootings.  
(On/Off)  
Sets the noise reduction processing for high ISO  
sensitivity shootings.  
(Auto/Weak)  
Movie Audio Rec  
Sets the sound for movie recording.  
(On/Off)  
Main Settings  
Beep  
Selects the sound produced when you operate the  
camera.  
(AF Sound/High/Low/Off)  
Language  
Selects the language used on the screen.  
Sets the date and time.  
Date/Time Setup  
Area Setting  
Selects the area where you are using the camera.  
Help Guide Display  
Turns the Help Guide on or off.  
(On/Off)  
Power Save  
Sets the time to turn the camera to the power save  
mode.  
(1 Min/5 Min/10 Min/30 Min)  
LCD Brightness  
Sets the brightness of the LCD monitor.  
(Auto/Manual/Sunny Weather)  
5G4B  
                                 
Display Color  
Selects the color of the LCD monitor.  
(Black/White/Blue/Pink)  
Wide Image  
Selects a method to display wide images.  
(Full Screen/Normal)  
Playback Display  
CTRL FOR HDMI  
Selects the method used to play back portrait images.  
(Auto Rotate/Manual Rotate)  
Sets whether or not to operate the camera with an  
HDMI-compliant TV’s Remote Control.  
(On/Off)  
USB Connection  
Selects the method used for a USB connection.  
(Mass Storage/PTP)  
Cleaning Mode  
Version  
Allows you to clean the image sensor.  
Displays the version of the camera and the lens.  
Demo Mode  
Sets whether or not to display the demonstration with  
movies.  
(On/Off)  
Reset Default  
Memory Card Tool  
Format  
Resets the camera to the factory-settings.  
Formats the memory card.  
File Number  
Selects the method used for assigning file numbers to  
images.  
(Series/Reset)  
Folder Name  
Selects the folder name format.  
(Standard Form/Date Form)  
Select Shoot. Folder  
New Folder  
Selects the recording folder.  
Creates a new folder.  
Recover Image DB  
Repairs the image database file of movies when  
inconsistencies are found.  
Display Card Space  
Displays the remaining recording time of movies and  
the recordable number of still images on the memory  
card.  
Eye-Fi Setup*  
Upload Settings  
Sets the upload function of the camera when an  
Eye-Fi card is used.  
(On/Off)  
*
Appears when an Eye-Fi card (sold separately) is inserted in the camera. Do not  
use an Eye-Fi card inserted in the camera on an airplane. If there is an Eye-Fi  
card inserted in the camera, set [Upload Settings] to [Off].  
G5B5  
                                   
Eye-Fi cards can be used only in the countries/regions where they were  
purchased. Use Eye-Fi cards in accordance with the law of the countries/regions  
where you purchased the card.  
NEX-5C/3C do not have this function.  
Functions available for each shooting mode  
The functions you can use depend on the selected shooting mode.  
In the table below, indicates the function available. – indicates the function  
not available.  
The functions you cannot use are displayed in gray on the screen.  
Shoot Mode  
Exposure  
Comp.  
Self-timer  
Continuous  
Adv.  
Face  
Detection  
Smile Shutter  
Intelligent Auto  
Sweep Panorama  
Anti Motion Blur  
Scene  
Selection  
Program Auto  
Aperture Priority  
Shutter Priority  
Manual Exposure  
Note  
• The functions available may be limited also by conditions other than the shooting  
mode.  
5G6B  
 
Flash modes available  
The flash modes you can select depend on the shooting mode and functions  
selected.  
In the table below, indicates the function available. – indicates the function  
not available.  
The flash modes you cannot select are displayed in gray on the screen.  
Shoot Mode  
Off  
Autoflash  
Fill-flash  
Slow Sync.  
Rear Sync.  
Intelligent Auto  
Sweep Panorama  
Anti Motion Blur  
Scene  
Selection  
Program Auto  
Aperture Priority  
Shutter Priority  
Manual Exposure  
Notes  
• The flash modes may be limited also by conditions other than the shooting mode.  
• Even if you select a workable flash mode, the flash does not fire unless it is raised.  
• [Autoflash] can be selected when [Shoot Mode] is set to [Intelligent Auto] or  
certain [Scene Selection] modes only.  
G5B7  
 
Importing images to the computer  
Installing the software  
To utilize images recorded with the camera, the following software is  
provided:  
• Sony Image Data Suite  
“Image Data Converter SR”  
“Image Data Lightbox SR”  
• “PMB” (Picture Motion Browser) (Windows only)  
Note  
• Log on as Administrator.  
x
Windows  
The following computer environment is recommended when using the  
supplied software and importing images via a USB connection.  
OS (pre-installed) Microsoft Windows XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP2/  
Windows 7  
“PMB”  
CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster  
(NEX-5/5C: For playing/editing the High Definition  
movies: Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster/Intel Core 2  
Duo 1.66 GHz or faster  
NEX-3/3C: For playing/editing the movies: Intel Core Duo  
1.66 GHz or faster /Intel Core 2 Duo 1.20 GHz or faster)  
Memory: 512 MB or more (For playing/editing the High  
Definition movies: 1 GB or more)  
Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation—  
approximately 500 MB  
Display: Screen resolution—1024 × 768 dots or more  
“Image Data  
CPU/Memory: Pentium 4 or faster/1 GB or more  
Converter SR  
Ver.3”/“Image Data  
Lightbox SR”  
Display: 1024 × 768 dots or more  
1
*
64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Windows Image  
Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or later is required to use the function for  
creating discs.  
2
*
Starter (Edition) is not supported.  
5G8B  
         
Turn on your computer, and  
insert the CD-ROM (supplied)  
into the CD-ROM drive.  
1
2
The installation menu screen appears.  
Click [Install].  
• Make sure that both “Sony Image Data Suite” and “PMB” are checked  
and follow the instructions on the screen.  
• Connect the camera to the computer during the procedure following the  
instructions on the screen.  
• When the restarting confirmation message appears, restart the computer  
following the instructions on the screen.  
• DirectX may be installed depending on the system environment of your  
computer.  
Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete.  
The software is installed and shortcut icons appear on the desktop.  
3
Note  
• If “PMB” has already been installed on the computer, and the version number of  
the previously installed “PMB” is lower than that of the “PMB” on the CD-ROM  
(supplied), install “PMB” also from the CD-ROM (supplied).  
x
Macintosh  
The following computer environment is recommended when using the  
supplied software and importing images via a USB connection.  
OS (pre-installed)  
USB Connection: Mac OS X (v10.3 to v10.6)  
“Image Data Converter SR Ver.3”/“Image Data  
Lightbox SR”: Mac OS X v10.4/Mac OS X v10.5/  
Mac OS X v10.6 (Snow Leopard)  
“Image Data  
CPU: Power PC G4/G5 series (1.0 GHz or faster is  
Converter SR  
recommended)/Intel Core Solo/Core Duo/Core 2 Duo or  
Ver.3”/“Image Data faster  
Lightbox SR” Memory: 1 GB or more is recommended.  
Display: 1024 × 768 dots or more  
G5B9  
 
Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM  
(supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.  
1
Double-click the CD-ROM icon.  
2
3
Copy the [IDS_INST.pkg] file in the [MAC] folder to the  
hard disk icon.  
Double-click the [IDS_INST.pkg] file in the copy-to folder.  
• Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.  
4
What you can do with the supplied software  
x
“PMB”  
With “PMB” you can do the following, etc.:  
• Import images shot with the camera and display them on the computer.  
• Organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view  
them.  
• Print or save still images with the date.  
• Create a data disc using a CD burner drive or DVD burner drive.  
For details on “PMB,” refer to “PMB Help”.  
To start Help, click  
(PMB Help) displayed on the desktop after  
installation. Or, from the start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] t  
[PMB] t [PMB Help].  
The support information for the “PMB” (English only):  
Note  
• “PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh computers.  
x
“Image Data Converter SR”/“Image Data Lightbox  
SR”  
With “Image Data Converter SR,” you can edit images recorded in RAW  
format with various corrections, such as tone curve, and sharpness.  
With “Image Data Lightbox SR,” you can display and compare RAW/JPEG  
6G0B images recorded with this camera.  
         
For details on “Image Data Converter SR” and “Image Data Lightbox SR,”  
refer to Help.  
To start Help, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Image Data Suite] t  
[Help] t [Image Data Converter SR Ver.3] or [Image Data Lightbox SR].  
The support information for the “Sony Image Data Suite” (English only):  
Creating a movie disc (NEX-5/5C)  
You can create a disc from AVCHD format movies recorded on the camera.  
Select the method that best suits your disc player. Use “PMB” to import  
AVCHD format movies to a computer. See “PMB Help” for details on  
creating a disc using “PMB.”  
Player  
Method  
Disc type  
Blu-ray disc playback  
devices  
(Blu-ray disc player,  
PlayStation®3, etc.)  
Create a Blu-ray disc of movies and  
photos imported to a computer using  
“PMB.”  
AVCHD format playback Create an AVCHD format disc of  
devices movies and photos imported to a  
(Sony Blu-ray disc player, computer using “PMB.”  
PlayStation®3, etc.)  
Creating an AVCHD format disc with  
a DVD writer/recorder other than  
DVDirect Express.  
Ordinary DVD playback Create a standard definition image  
devices  
(DVD player, DVD  
playable computer, etc.)  
quality (STD) disc of movies and  
photos imported to a computer using  
“PMB.”  
Notes  
• If you use a Sony DVDirect (DVD Writer), you can transfer data by inserting a  
memory card into the memory card slot of the DVD writer, or connecting your  
camera to the DVD writer with a USB cable.  
• When you use Sony DVDirect (DVD writer), make sure that the version of DVD  
writer’s firmware is the latest.  
For details, refer to the following URL:  
G6B1  
   
z Characteristics of each type of disc  
A Blu-ray disc enables you to record high definition image quality  
(HD) movies of a longer duration than DVD discs.  
High definition image quality (HD) movie can be recorded on DVD  
media, such as DVD-R discs, and a high definition image quality  
(HD) disc is created.  
• You can play a high definition image quality (HD) disc on  
AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc  
player and a PlayStation®3. You cannot play the disc on ordinary  
DVD players.  
Standard definition image quality (STD) movie converted from  
high definition image quality (HD) movie can be recorded on DVD  
media, such as DVD-R discs, and a standard image quality (STD)  
disc is created.  
6G2B  
Others  
Checking the number of recordable images  
Once you insert a memory card into the  
camera and set the power switch to ON,  
the number of images that can be  
recorded (should you continue to shoot  
using the current settings) is displayed  
on the LCD monitor.  
Notes  
• When “0” (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, the memory card  
is full. Replace the memory card with another one, or delete images in the current  
memory card (page 30).  
• When “NO CARD” (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, it means  
no memory card has been inserted. Insert a memory card.  
x
Number of still images and time of movies that can be  
recorded on a memory card  
Still images  
The table shows the approximate number of still images that can be recorded  
on a memory card formatted with this camera. The values are defined using  
Sony standard memory cards for testing. The values may vary depending on  
the shooting conditions.  
Image size: L 14M  
Aspect ratio: 3:2*  
(Units: images)  
Capacity  
2GB  
4GB  
8GB  
16GB  
32GB  
Quality  
Standard  
Fine  
433  
305  
84  
875  
618  
176  
251  
1778  
1258  
362  
3626  
2569  
745  
7172  
5083  
1478  
2089  
RAW & JPEG  
RAW  
122  
514  
1054  
*
When [Aspect Ratio] is set to [16:9], you can record more images than the  
numbers shown in the table above. However, if it is set to [RAW], the number is  
the same as that of the [3:2] aspect ratio.  
G6B3  
     
Movies  
The table below shows the approximate recording times available. These are  
the total times for all movie files. Continuous recording is possible for  
approximately 29 minutes.  
(Units: hour:minute:second)  
Capacity  
2GB  
4GB  
8GB  
16GB  
32GB  
File format  
(Image size)  
AVCHD (1920×1080)*  
MP4 (1440×1080)*  
0:14:00 0:28:30 0:58:10 1:58:50 3:55:20  
0:20:40 0:41:40 1:24:40 2:52:30 5:41:00  
MP4 (1280×720 (Fine))** 0:27:00 0:54:30 1:50:30 3:45:10 7:25:10  
*
NEX-5/5C  
** NEX-3/3C  
x
Number of still images that can be recorded using a  
battery pack  
The approximate number of images that can be recorded is 330 images when  
you use the camera with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity.  
Note that the actual numbers may be less depending on the conditions of use.  
• The number is calculated with a battery pack at full capacity and in the following  
situation:  
– At an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).  
– [Quality] is set to [Fine].  
– [Autofocus Mode] is set to [Single-shot AF].  
– Shooting once every 30 seconds.  
– The flash strobes once every two times.  
– The power turns on and off once every ten times.  
– Using the battery pack that is charged for an hour after the CHARGE lamp goes  
out.  
– Using Sony “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (sold separately).  
• The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard.  
(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association)  
6G4B  
List of icons on the LCD monitor  
Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status.  
You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the  
control wheel.  
A
Shooting standby  
Display  
Indication  
Shooting mode  
P A S M  
Scene Selection  
RAW RAW+J Image quality of still  
Graphic display  
Movie recording  
FINE STD  
images  
Image size/Aspect  
ratio of still images  
100  
Number of  
recordable still  
images  
Image size of movies  
Playback  
Memory card/Upload  
123 Min  
Recordable time of  
movies  
G6B5  
   
C
Display  
100%  
Indication  
Display  
Indication  
Remaining battery  
Focus status  
z
Scene Recognition  
icons  
1/125  
F3.5  
Shutter speed  
Aperture value  
Metered manual  
Flash charge in  
progress  
Exposure  
compensation  
0.0  
AF illuminator  
Shutter speed  
indicator  
Does not record  
sound during movie  
recording  
Aperture indicator  
Camera shake  
warning  
REC 0:12  
Recording time of the  
movie (m:s)  
Overheating warning  
2010-1-1  
9:30AM  
Recorded date/time  
of the image  
Database file full/  
Database file error  
12/12  
Image number/  
Number of images  
recorded in the date  
or selected folder  
Histogram  
SteadyShot  
101-0012  
Playback folder –  
File number  
Appears when HDR  
did not work on the  
image.  
Protect  
Print order and  
number of copies  
1
D
B
Display  
Indication  
Flash Mode/Red Eye  
Reduction  
Display  
Indication  
Menu z  
Soft keys  
Shoot Mode  
Shoot. Tips z  
6G6B  
Display  
Indication  
Display  
Indication  
Drive Mode  
Smile detection  
sensitivity indicator  
Focus mode  
Flash compensation  
Metering Mode  
0.0  
Focus area mode  
Face Detection  
Smile Shutter  
ISO  
White Balance  
AWB  
7500K G9  
Creative Style  
DRO/Auto HDR  
G6B7  
Learning more about the camera  
(α Handbook)  
α Handbook,” which explains how to use the camera in detail, is included on  
the CD-ROM (supplied). Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many  
functions of the camera.  
x
For Windows users  
Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied)  
into the CD-ROM drive.  
1
Click [Handbook].  
2
Click [Install].  
3
4
Start “α Handbook” from the shortcut on the desktop.  
x
For Macintosh users  
Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied)  
into the CD-ROM drive.  
1
Select the [Handbook] folder and copy “Handbook.pdf”  
stored in the [GB] folder to your computer.  
2
After copying is complete, double-click “Handbook.pdf.”  
3
6G8B  
   
Troubleshooting  
If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions.  
Check the items on pages 69 to 72. Also refer to  
α Handbook” (PDF).  
1
Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-  
insert the battery pack, then turn on the power.  
2
Reset the settings (page 55).  
3
4
Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service  
facility.  
Battery pack and power  
The battery pack cannot be installed.  
• When you insert the battery pack, use the tip of the battery pack to push the  
lock lever (page 17).  
• You can use an NP-FW50 battery pack only. Make sure that the battery is  
NP-FW50.  
The remaining battery indicator is incorrect, or sufficient  
remaining battery indicator is displayed but the power runs out  
too quickly.  
• This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or  
cold location.  
• The battery pack is discharged. Install a charged battery pack (page 16).  
• The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one.  
Cannot turn on the camera.  
• Install the battery pack correctly (page 17).  
• The battery pack is discharged. Install a charged battery pack (page 16).  
• The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one.  
The power turns off suddenly.  
• When the camera or battery pack is too warm, the camera displays a warning  
message and turns off automatically to protect the camera.  
G6B9  
   
• If you do not operate the camera for given period of time, the camera turns to  
power saving mode. To cancel the power save, operate the camera, such as  
pressing the shutter button halfway down.  
The CHARGE lamp flashes when charging the battery pack.  
• You can use an NP-FW50 battery pack only. Make sure that the battery is  
NP-FW50.  
• If you charge a battery pack that has not been used for a long time, the  
CHARGE lamp may flash.  
• The CHARGE lamp flashes in two ways, fast (about 0.15-second intervals)  
and slow (about 1.5-second intervals). If it is flashing fast, remove the battery  
pack and reattach the same battery pack securely. If the CHARGE lamp  
flashes fast again, it suggests that there is something wrong with the battery  
pack. Slow flashing indicates that charging is suspended because the ambient  
temperature is outside the suitable range for charging the battery pack.  
Charging will resume and the CHARGE lamp will be lit when the ambient  
temperature returns to within the suitable temperature. Charge the battery  
pack under the suitable temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and  
86 °F).  
Shooting images  
Nothing is displayed on the LCD monitor when the power is  
turned on.  
• If you do not operate the camera for given period of time, the camera turns to  
power saving mode. To cancel the power save, operate the camera, such as  
pressing the shutter button halfway down.  
The shutter does not release.  
• You are using a memory card with a write-protect switch, and the switch is  
set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position.  
• Check the free capacity of the memory card.  
• You cannot record images while charging the flash.  
• The lens is not attached properly. Attach the lens properly (page 19).  
Recording takes a long time.  
• The noise reduction function is turned on. This is not a malfunction.  
• You are shooting in RAW mode. Since the RAW data file is large, the RAW  
mode shooting may take time.  
• The Auto HDR is processing an image.  
The image is out of focus.  
7G0B  
• The subject is too close. Check the minimum focal distance of the lens.  
• You are shooting in manual focus mode. Set [AF/MF Select] to [Autofocus].  
• Ambient light is insufficient.  
• The subject may require special focusing. Use the [Flexible Spot] or manual  
focus function.  
The flash does not work.  
• Raise the flash (page 23).  
• The flash is not attached correctly. Reattach the flash (page 23).  
• You cannot use a flash with the following shooting mode:  
– [Bracket: Cont.]  
– [Sweep Panorama]  
– [Night View] and [Hand-held Night Shot] in [Scene Selection]  
– [Anti Motion Blur]  
– Movie recording  
Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash.  
• Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared on  
the image. This is not a malfunction.  
The flash takes too long to recharge.  
• The flash has been fired in succession in a short period. When the flash has  
been fired in succession, the recharging process may take longer than usual  
to avoid overheating of the flash.  
The image taken with the flash is too dark.  
• If the subject is beyond the flash range (the distance that the flash can reach),  
the pictures will be dark because the flash light does not reach the subject. If  
the ISO is changed, the flash range also changes with it.  
The date and time are recorded incorrectly.  
• Set the correct date and time (page 25).  
• The area selected with [Area Setting] is different from the actual area. Set  
the actual area by selecting [Menu] t [Setup] t [Area Setting].  
The aperture value and/or shutter speed flashes when you press  
the shutter button halfway down.  
• Since the subject is too bright or too dark, it is beyond the available range of  
the camera. Adjust the setting again.  
G7B1  
The image is whitish (Flare).  
Blurring of light appears on the image (Ghosting).  
• The picture was taken under a strong light source, and excessive light has  
entered the lens. When using the zoom lens, attach a lens hood.  
The corners of the picture are too dark.  
• If any filter or hood is used, take it off and try shooting again. Depending on  
the thickness of the filter and improper attachment of the hood, the filter or  
the hood may partially appear on the image. The optical properties of some  
lenses may cause the periphery of the image to appear too dark (insufficient  
light).  
The eyes of the subject come out red.  
• Activate the Red Eye Reduction function.  
• Get close to the subject, and shoot the subject within the flash range  
(page 36) using the flash.  
Dots appear and remain on the LCD monitor.  
• This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded (page 73).  
The image is blurred.  
• The picture was taken in a dark location without the flash, resulting in  
camera shake. The use of a tripod or the flash is recommended (page 23).  
[Hand-held Night Shot] in [Scene Selection] (page 40) and [Anti Motion  
Blur] (page 40) are also effective in reducing blur.  
The exposure value is flashing on the LCD monitor.  
• The subject is too bright or too dark for the metering range of the camera.  
Viewing images  
Images cannot be played back.  
• The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.  
• When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file  
was recorded using a model other than that of your camera, playback on your  
camera is not guaranteed.  
• The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection.  
7G2B  
 
Precautions  
Notes on the LCD monitor  
and lens  
Magnet  
• The LCD monitor is manufactured  
using extremely high-precision  
technology so over 99.99 % of the  
pixels are operational for effective  
use. However, there may be some  
tiny black points and/or bright  
points (white, red, blue or green in  
color) that constantly appear on the  
LCD monitor. These points are  
normal in the manufacturing  
process and do not affect the  
images in any way.  
• Images may trail across on the  
LCD monitor in a cold location.  
This is not a malfunction. When  
turning on the camera in a cold  
location, the LCD monitor may  
become temporarily dark.  
• Do not press against the LCD  
monitor. The monitor may be  
discolored and that may cause a  
malfunction.  
Black, white,  
red, blue and  
green points  
Do not use/store the  
camera in the following  
places  
• In an extremely hot, dry or humid  
place  
• Do not hold the camera by taking  
hold of the LCD monitor.  
In places such as in a car parked in  
the sun, the camera body may  
become deformed and this may  
cause a malfunction.  
• Storing under direct sunlight or  
near a heater  
The camera body may become  
discolored or deformed, and this  
may cause a malfunction.  
• In a location subject to rocking  
vibration  
• Near strong magnetic place  
• In sandy or dusty places  
Be careful not to let sand or dust  
get into the camera. This may  
cause the camera to malfunction,  
• Do not expose the camera to direct  
sunlight. If sunlight is focused on a  
nearby object, it may cause a fire.  
When you must place the camera  
under direct sunlight, attach the  
lens cap.  
• A magnet is attached to the back of  
the LCD monitor. Do not put  
objects that are affected by  
magnetic fields, such as a floppy  
disk or a credit card, between the  
LCD monitor and the camera  
body.  
G7B3  
 
and in some cases this malfunction  
cannot be repaired.  
on or off, or the battery is installed  
or not. This rechargeable battery is  
continually charged as long as you  
are using the camera. However, if  
you use the camera for only short  
periods, it discharges gradually, and  
if you do not use the camera at all for  
about three months it becomes  
completely discharged. In this case,  
be sure to charge this rechargeable  
battery before using the camera.  
However, even if this rechargeable  
battery is not charged, you can still  
use the camera as long as you do not  
record the date and time. If the  
camera resets the settings to the  
defaults each time you charge the  
battery, the internal rechargeable  
battery may be dead. Consult your  
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony  
service facility.  
On storing  
Be sure to attach the lens cap when  
not using the camera.  
On operating temperatures  
Your camera is designed for use  
under the temperatures between 0°C  
and 40°C (32°F and 104°F).  
Shooting in extremely cold or hot  
places that exceed this range is not  
recommended.  
On moisture condensation  
If the camera is brought directly  
from a cold to a warm location,  
moisture may condense inside or  
outside the camera. This moisture  
condensation may cause a  
malfunction of the camera.  
How to prevent moisture  
condensation  
Charging method of the internal  
rechargeable battery  
When bringing the camera from a  
cold place to a warm place, seal the  
camera in a plastic bag and allow it  
to adapt to conditions at the new  
location over about an hour.  
Insert a charged battery pack into the  
camera, or connect the camera to a  
wall outlet (wall socket) using the  
AC Adaptor (sold separately), and  
leave the camera for 24 hours or  
more with the power off.  
If moisture condensation occurs  
Turn off the camera and wait about  
an hour for the moisture to  
evaporate. Note that if you attempt  
to shoot with moisture remaining  
inside the lens, you will be unable to  
record clear images.  
On memory cards  
Do not attach a label, etc. on a  
memory card or a card adaptor. This  
may cause a malfunction.  
Notes on recording/  
playback  
On the internal  
• When you use a memory card with  
this camera for the first time, it is  
recommended to format the card  
using the camera for stable  
performance of the memory card  
before shooting. Note that  
rechargeable battery  
This camera has an internal  
rechargeable battery for maintaining  
the date and time and other settings  
7G4B regardless of whether the power is  
     
formatting permanently erases all  
data on the memory card, and is  
unrecoverable. Save precious data  
on a computer, etc.  
• If you repeatedly record/delete  
images, fragmentation of data may  
occur on the memory card. Movies  
may not be able to be saved or  
recorded. In such a case, save your  
images to a computer or other  
storage location, then format the  
memory card.  
• The recorded contents cannot be  
compensated for even if recording  
or playback is not possible due to a  
malfunction of the camera or  
memory card, etc.  
• To avoid the potential risk of data  
loss, always copy (back up) data to  
other medium.  
• If moisture condensation occurs,  
remove it before using the camera  
(page 74).  
• Do not shake or strike the camera.  
In addition to malfunctions and an  
inability to record images, this may  
render the memory card unusable,  
or cause image data breakdown,  
damage or loss.  
• Clean the flash surface before use.  
The heat of flash emission may  
cause dirt on the flash surface to  
become discolored or to stick to  
the flash surface, resulting in  
insufficient light emission.  
• Keep the camera, supplied  
accessories, etc., out of the reach  
of children. A memory card, etc.,  
may be swallowed. If such  
problem occurs, consult a doctor  
immediately.  
• Before you record one-time events,  
make a trial recording to make sure  
that the camera is working  
Notes when playing movies on  
other devices (NEX-5/5C)  
• This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/  
H.264 High Profile for AVCHD  
format recording. Movies recorded  
in AVCHD format with this  
camera cannot be played by the  
following devices.  
– Other devices compatible with  
AVCHD format that does not  
support High Profile  
– Devices incompatible with the  
AVCHD format  
correctly.  
• This camera is neither dust-proof,  
nor splash-proof, nor water-proof.  
• Do not aim the camera at the sun  
or other bright light. It may cause  
the malfunction of the camera.  
• Do not look at the sun or a strong  
light through a removed lens. This  
may cause irrecoverable damage to  
your eyes. Or it may cause a  
malfunction of the lens.  
• Do not use the camera near a  
location that generates strong radio  
waves or emits radiation. The  
camera may not be able to record  
or play back properly.  
• This camera also uses MPEG-4  
AVC/H.264 Main Profile for MP4  
format recording. For this reason,  
movies recorded in MP4 format  
with this camera cannot be played  
on devices other than those that  
support MPEG-4 AVC/H.264.  
• Using the camera in sandy or dusty  
locations may cause malfunctions.  
G7B5  
• Discs recorded with HD (high  
definition) image quality can be  
played back only on AVCHD  
format-compatible devices.  
DVD-based players or recorders  
cannot play back HD image quality  
discs, as they are incompatible  
with the AVCHD format. Also,  
DVD-based players or recorders  
may fail to eject HD image quality  
discs.  
Specifications  
Camera  
[System]  
Camera type: Interchangeable lens  
digital camera  
Lens: E-mount lens  
[Image sensor]  
Image sensor: 23.4 × 15.6 mm (APS-C  
format) CMOS image sensor  
Total pixel number of image sensor:  
Approx. 14 600 000 pixels  
Effective pixel number of camera:  
Approx. 14 200 000 pixels  
Warning on copyright  
Television programs, films,  
videotapes, and other materials may  
be copyrighted. Unauthorized  
recording of such materials may be  
contrary to the provisions of the  
copyright laws.  
[Anti-dust]  
System: Charge protection coating on  
Low-Pass Filter and  
electromagnetic vibration  
mechanism  
The pictures used in this  
manual  
[Auto focus system]  
The photographs used as examples  
of pictures in this manual are  
reproduced images, and are not  
actual images shot using this  
camera.  
System: Contrast detection system  
Sensitivity range: 0 EV to 20 EV (at  
ISO 100 equivalent, with F2.8 lens)  
[Exposure control]  
Metering method: 49-segment  
metering by the image sensor  
Metering range: 0 EV to 20 EV (at ISO  
100 equivalent, with F2.8 lens)  
ISO sensitivity (Recommended  
exposure index): Auto, ISO 200 to  
12800  
On the data specifications  
described in this manual  
The data on performance and  
specifications is defined under the  
following conditions, except as  
described in this manual: at an  
ordinary ambient temperature of  
25ºC (77°F), and using a battery  
pack that is charged for an hour after  
the CHARGE lamp goes out.  
Exposure compensation: 2.0 EV (1/3  
EV step)  
[Shutter]  
Type: Electronically-controlled,  
vertical-traverse, focal-plane type  
Speed range: 1/4000 second to 30  
seconds, BULB, (1/3 EV step)  
Flash sync speed: 1/160 second  
7G6B  
   
Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C  
(32°F to 104°F)  
File format:  
[Recording media]  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media,  
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media,  
SD memory card, SDHC memory card,  
SDXC memory card  
Still image: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0,  
Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline)  
compliant, DPOF compatible  
NEX-5/5C:  
[LCD monitor]  
LCD panel: 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT  
drive  
Total number of dots: 921 600 (640 × 3  
(RGB) × 480) dots  
Movie (AVCHD format):  
AVCHD Ver. 1.0 compliant  
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264  
Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch,  
equipped with Dolby Digital  
Stereo Creator  
• Manufactured under license  
from Dolby Laboratories.  
Movie (MP4 format):  
[Input/output terminals]  
USB: miniB  
HDMI: HDMI type C minijack  
[Power]  
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264  
Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch  
NEX-3/3C:  
Used battery pack: Rechargeable  
battery pack NP-FW50  
[Others]  
Movie: MPEG-4 Visual  
USB communication: Hi-Speed USB  
(USB 2.0 compliant)  
Exif Print: Compatible  
PRINT Image Matching III:  
Compatible  
Flash  
Dimensions:  
Flash guide number: GN 7 (in meters at  
ISO 100)  
NEX-5/5C:  
Approx. 110.8 × 58.8 × 38.2 mm  
(4 3/8 × 2 3/8 × 1 9/16 inches)  
(W/H/D, excluding protrusions)  
NEX-3/3C:  
Recycling time: Approx. 4 seconds  
Flash coverage: Covering 16 mm lens  
(focal length that the lens indicates)  
Flash compensation: 2.0 EV (1/3 EV  
step)  
Approx. 117.2 × 62.6 × 33.4 mm  
(4 5/8 × 2 1/2 × 1 3/8 inches)  
(W/H/D, excluding protrusions)  
Mass:  
Dimensions:  
Approx. 35.9 × 23.8 × 42.7 mm  
(1 7/16 × 15/16 × 1 11/16 inches)  
(W/H/D, excluding protrusions)  
Mass: Approx. 20.4 g (0.8 oz)  
NEX-5/5C:  
Approx. 287 g (10.1 oz)  
(including battery and “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” media)  
Approx. 229 g (8.1 oz)  
(camera only)  
NEX-3/3C:  
Approx. 297 g (10.5 oz)  
(including battery and “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” media)  
Approx. 239 g (8.4 oz)  
(camera only)  
G7B7  
Lens  
On the E18 – 200 mm lens, refer to the instruction manual of the E18 – 200  
mm lens (supplied).  
E16 mm single focus  
lens  
Lens  
E18 – 55 mm zoom lens  
NEX-5A/5CA/5D/5CD/ NEX-5D/5CD/5K/5CK/  
Camera  
3A/3CA/3D/3CD  
3D/3CD/3K/3CK  
Equivalent  
24  
27 - 82.5  
35 mm-format focal  
length*1 (mm)  
Lens groups-elements  
5-5  
83°  
9-11  
Angle of view*1  
76° - 29°  
0.25 (0.82)  
Minimum focus*2  
0.24 (0.79)  
(m (feet))  
Maximum magnification  
(×)  
0.078  
0.3  
Minimum f-stop  
f/22  
49  
f/22 - f/32  
49  
Filter diameter (mm)  
Dimensions (max.  
diameter × height)  
(mm (in.))  
62.0 × 22.5  
(2 1/2 × 29/32)  
62.0 × 60.0  
(2 1/2 × 2 3/8)  
Mass (g (oz.))  
67 (2 3/8)  
– *4  
194 (6 7/8)  
Compensation effect (in  
terms of shutter speed  
exposure steps)*3  
Approx. 4 steps  
1
*
The values for equivalent 35 mm-format focal length and angle of view are based  
on digital cameras equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor.  
Minimum focus is the shortest distance from the image sensor to the subject.  
Shutter speed (differs with shooting conditions)  
2
3
4
*
*
*
The optical shake compensation function is not available.  
7G8B  
BC-VW1 Battery charger  
Input rating: 100 V – 240 V AC,  
50 Hz/60 Hz, 4.2 W  
Output rating: 8.4 V DC, 0.28 A  
Operating temperature range: 0°C to  
40°C (32° to 104°F)  
On image data  
compatibility  
• This camera conforms with DCF  
(Design rule for Camera File system)  
universal standard established by  
JEITA (Japan Electronics and  
Information Technology Industries  
Association).  
Storage temperature range: –20°C to  
+60°C (–4°F to +140°F)  
Maximum dimensions: Approx. 63 ×  
95 × 32 mm (2 1/2 × 3 3/4 × 1 5/16  
inches) (W/H/D)  
• Playback of images recorded with  
your camera on other equipment and  
playback of images recorded or  
edited with other equipment on your  
camera are not guaranteed.  
Mass: Approx. 85 g (3 oz)  
Rechargeable battery pack  
NP-FW50  
Trademarks  
Used battery: Lithium-ion battery  
Maximum voltage: DC 8.4 V  
Nominal voltage: DC 7.2 V  
Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V  
Maximum charge current: 1.02 A  
Capacity: Typical 7.7 Wh (1 080 mAh)  
Minimum 7.3 Wh (1 020 mAh)  
Maximum dimensions:  
is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
• “Memory Stick,”  
Stick PRO,”  
“Memory Stick Duo,”  
, “Memory  
, “Memory  
,
Stick PRO Duo,”  
, “Memory  
Approx. 31.8 × 18.5 × 45 mm  
(1 5/16 × 3/4 × 1 13/16 inches)  
(W/H/D)  
Stick PRO-HG Duo,”  
, “Memory  
Stick Micro,” “MagicGate,” and  
are trademarks of  
Mass: Approx. 57 g (2.1 oz)  
Sony Corporation.  
• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of  
Sony Corporation.  
• “PhotoTV HD” is a trademark of  
Sony Corporation.  
Design and specifications are subject  
to change without notice.  
On focal length  
The picture angle of this camera is  
narrower than that of a 35 mm-format  
film camera. You can find the  
approximate equivalent of the focal  
length of a 35 mm-format film camera,  
and shoot with the same picture angle,  
by increasing the focal length of your  
lens by half.  
For example, by using a 50 mm lens,  
you can get the approximate equivalent  
of a 75 mm lens of a 35 mm-format  
film camera.  
• “Blu-ray Disc” and the logo are  
trademarks.  
• “AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logotype  
are trademarks of Panasonic  
Corporation and Sony Corporation.  
• Dolby and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows  
Vista are either registered trademarks  
or trademarks of Microsoft  
Corporation in the United States and/  
or other countries.  
G7B9  
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-  
Definition Multimedia Interface are  
trademarks or registered trademarks  
of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
• Macintosh and Mac OS are  
trademarks or registered trademarks  
of Apple Inc.  
• PowerPC is a registered trademark of  
IBM Corporation in the United  
States.  
• Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are  
trademarks or registered trademarks  
of Intel Corporation.  
• SDXC Logo is a trademark of  
SD-3C, LLC.  
• Eye-Fi is a trademark of Eye-Fi Inc.  
• MultiMediaCard is a trademark of  
MultiMediaCard Association.  
• “PlayStation” is a registered  
trademark of Sony Computer  
Entertainment Inc.  
• Adobe is a registered trademark or a  
trademark of Adobe Systems  
Incorporated in the United States and/  
or other countries.  
• In addition, system and product  
names used in this manual are, in  
general, trademarks or registered  
trademarks of their respective  
developers or manufacturers.  
However, the ™ or ® marks are not  
used in all cases in this manual.  
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