Sony NEX-5N Instruction Manual

Sony NEX-5N Manual

Sony NEX-5N manual content summary:

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    Printed in Thailand NEX-5N 4-288-916-12(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual E-mount Preparing the camera Mastering the basic operation Using the recording functions Using the playback functions Checking the functions available Importing images to the computer Others NEX-5N
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    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-5N Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -SAVE
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    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
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    U.S.A. UL is an internationally recognized safety organization. The UL [ Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NEX-5N Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. GB
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    and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application
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    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
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    the charged battery pack 17 Attaching/removing the lens 19 Inserting a memory card (sold separately 21 Attaching the flash 23 Turning on the camera and setting up the date 25 Mastering the basic operation Shooting still images 27 Recording movies 29 Playing back images 30 Deleting images 32
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    of recordable images 70 List of icons on the LCD monitor 73 Learning more about the camera (α Handbook 77 Troubleshooting 78 Precautions 82 Specifications 87 Index 92 This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses. The model name varies depending on the supplied lens. The
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    the number of pieces. x Common accessories • Camera (1) • Battery charger BC-VW1 (1) • CD-ROM (1) - Application Software for 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-5N • Body cap (1) (attached to the
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    / Smile Shutter lamp E Speaker F Microphone 1) G Smart Accessory Terminal 2 2) (23) H Lens (19) I Lens release button (20) J Mount K Image sensor 3) L Lens contacts 3) 1) Do not cover this part during movie recording. 2) Accessories for the Smart Accessory Terminal can be also attached. 3) Do not
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    B Hook for shoulder strap Attaching the shoulder strap is recommended not to drop the camera. C HDMI terminal (54) D Light sensor E LCD monitor/Touch panel (34) The tilting LCD monitor of the camera allows flexible shooting positions. F (Playback) button (30) G MOVIE button (29) H Control wheel (33
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    5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. C Image sensor position mark D Access lamp (22) E Battery compartment (17) F Memory card insertion slot (21) G Connection plate cover For using the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) A Screw B Flash* C Connector* * Do not touch this part directly
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    -5ND/ 5NK/5NY) E16 mm F2.8 (supplied with NEX-5ND) Preparing the camera 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
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    Preparing the camera E55 - 210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (supplied with NEX-5NY) A Focusing ring B Zooming ring C Focal-length scale D Focal-length index E Lens contacts* F Mounting index * Do not touch this part directly. GB 14
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    It can also be used when it has not been fully charged. 1 Insert the battery pack onto the battery charger. • Push the battery pack until it clicks. 2 Connect the battery charger to For the U.S.A and Canada the wall outlet (wall socket). Plug Estimated charging 250 minutes time • Time required
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    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
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    the lock lever with the tip of the battery. 3 Close the cover. Lock lever x Checking the remaining battery level Check the level with the following indicators and percent figures displayed on the LCD monitor. Battery level High "Battery exhausted." You cannot Low shoot any more image. GB 17
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    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, make sure that the access lamp is
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    getting inside the camera. 2 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. 3 While pushing the lens lightly toward the camera, turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked
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    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. • When you want to use body caps or rear lens caps, please purchase ALC-B1EM (Body cap) or ALC-R1EM (Rear lens cap) (sold separately
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    clicks as illustrated. 3 Close the cover. Check on the direction of the notched corner. x Memory cards that you can use You can use following types of memory cards with this camera. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all types of the memory cards. Usable memory card Still image
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    Preparing the camera Note • Images recorded on an SDXC memory card cannot be imported to or played on computers or AV devices that are not compatible with exFAT. Make sure that the device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it to the camera. If you connect your camera to an incompatible
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    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
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    Preparing the camera 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. GB 24
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    Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera. The screen to set date and time appears. • To turn off the camera, set the power switch to OFF. 2 Press the of the control wheel. Or, touch OK on the screen. Preparing the camera 3 Select your area by pressing the right or left of the control wheel
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    print images with date. Refer to "PMB Help" for more details (page 67). x Resetting the date and time/Checking the current clock setting Select MENU t [Setup] t [Date/Time Setup] (page 33, 61). x Maintaining the date and time setting This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining
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    . When the camera recognizes the scene, the Scene Recognition icon and guide appear on the LCD monitor: (Night Scene), (Tripod Night Scene), (Night Portrait), (Backlight), (Backlight Scene Recognition icon and guide Portrait), (Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro), (Spotlight), (Low Brightness
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    Mastering the basic operation 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. When the focus is confirmed, beeps sound and z lights up. Focus indicator 5 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot. GB 28
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    more quickly. MOVIE button 4 Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording. 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 61). • The continuous
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    1 Press the (Playback) button. The last recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor. (Playback) button x Selecting the image Turn the control wheel. Or, slide the screen left or right. x Playing back movies 1 Select MENU t [Playback] t [View Mode] t [Folder View(MP4)] or [AVCHD View]. • To return
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    During movie playback Control wheel operation Pause/resume Fast-forward Fast-rewind Forward slow playback Press the center. Press the right, or turn it clockwise. Press the left, or turn it counterclockwise. Turn clockwise during pause. Reverse slow playback* Turn counterclockwise during pause.
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    that is currently displayed. 1 Display the desired image, and press (Delete). Or, touch on the screen. 2 Press the center of the control wheel. Or, touch OK on the screen. • Select to quit the operation. OK z To delete several images Select MENU t [Playback] t [Delete] to select and delete several
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    panel allow you to use various functions of the camera. x Control wheel When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Exposure Comp.) and (Drive Mode) functions are assigned to the control wheel. When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to the control wheel
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    In this manual, 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 (Menu) button, C and soft key B as the ? (Shoot. Tips) button. Soft key C works as the MODE (Shoot Mode) B button. x Touch panel You can operate the camera
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    . adjust the defocusing level Slide the indicator with your finger. To play the next Turn it or press the left/right or the previous parts. image Slide your finger left or right on the playback screen. GB 35
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    can perform most operations with both the control wheel/soft keys and the touch panel. However, some operations can be done only with one or the other. • Avoid the followings: - Using a pointed object, such as a pencil, ball-point pen, or the tip of a finger nail. - Holding the camera by touching
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    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 ? is displayed at the right bottom corner of the screen
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    desired item on the screen. (Bkground Defocus): Adjusts the blurring of the background. (Brightness): Adjusts the brightness. (Color): Adjusts the color. (Vividness): Adjusts the vividness. (Picture Effect): Selects the desired effect filter for shooting. 4 Select the desired setting by turning the
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    AUTO to restore the original status. • You can record a movie with a value adjusted with the defocusing effect. 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
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    which retains the specified color, but converts others to black and white. (Soft High-key): Creates an image with the indicated atmosphere: bright, transparent, ethereal, tender, soft. (High Contrast Mono.): Creates an image with high contrast in black and white. • You can use more picture effects
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    Using the recording functions Adjusting the brightness of still images (Exposure compensation) You can adjust the exposure in 1/3 When the image is too bright, set [Exposure Comp.] toward -. When the image is too dark, set [Exposure Comp.] toward +. Using the self-timer 1 Press (Drive Mode) on
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    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 continuous recording after ten seconds. (Drive Mode). The camera starts Shooting still images continuously The camera records images continuously
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    Using the recording functions z To shoot continuously at a higher speed Select (Spd Priority Cont.) from (Drive Mode) to shoot more images continuously (max. 10 images per second). The focus and exposure of the first shot are used for the following shots. Changing the screen display (DISP) 1
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    mode to the center, then touch it. (Intelligent Auto): The camera Blur): Reduces the camera shake when shooting a slightly dark indoor scene or a telephoto. (Sweep Panorama): Shoots with panoramic size. (3D Sweep Panorama): Shoots 3D panoramic images used for playback on a 3D compatible TV. M (Manual
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    shake, and noise. x Anti Motion Blur This is suitable for indoor shots without using the flash, to reduce the subject blur. 1 Select (Anti Motion Blur) (page 44). 2 Shoot with the shutter button. The camera combines six shots at high sensitivity into one still image, so camera shake is reduced while
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    end, following the guidance on the LCD monitor. Guidance bar Note • The camera continues shooting during [Sweep Panorama] recording, and the shutter keeps clicking until the end of the shooting. z Playing back scrolling panoramic images You can scroll panoramic images from the beginning to the end
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    Using the recording functions 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. 1 Select S (Shutter Priority) (page 44
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    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 selectable items of the flash mode depends on the shooting mode (page 64). Note
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    flash depends on the ISO sensitivity and aperture value. F2.8 F3.5 F5.6 ISO100 1 - 2.5 m (3.3 - 8.2 feet) 1 - 2 m (3.3 - 6.6 feet) 1 - 1.25 m (3.3 - 4.1 feet) ISO3200 5.6 - 14 m (18.3 - 46 feet) 4.5 - 11.2 m (14.7 - 36.7 feet) 2.8 - 7 m (9.1 - 22.9 feet) Selecting the image size/record
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    L/2L size [Aspect Ratio]: 16:9 Usage guidelines L:14M 4912 × 2760 pixels For viewing on a high-definition TV M:7.1M S:3.4M 3568 × 2000 pixels 2448 × 1376 pixels 3D Panorama (16:9) (Standard) (Wide) Shoots images using a size suitable for a highdefinition TV. Horizontal: 1920 × 1080 Shoots
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    50p). Records high image quality moves of 1920 × 1080 (24p/25p). This produces a cinema-like atmosphere. Records standard image quality movies of 1920 × 1080 (24p/25p). This produces a cinema-like atmosphere. Recording Records movies of 1440 × 1080. Records movies of VGA size. * 1080 60i-compatible
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    Using the playback functions Enlarging the playback image (Enlarge Image) 1 Press the (Playback) button to enter the playback mode. 2 Display the image you want to enlarge, then press (Enlarge Image) (the center of the control wheel). Or, touch on the screen. (Playback) button 3 Turn the control
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    list 1 Press the (Playback) button to enter the playback mode. 2 Press (Image Index) on the control wheel. Six images are displayed at a time. (Playback) button 3 Turn the control wheel to select an image. • You can browse images quickly by sliding the screen up or down. • To return to the single
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    TV on the other end. z Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV You can view 3D images recorded with the camera on a 3D TV connected to the camera using an HDMI cable (sold separately). Select MENU t [Playback] t [3D Viewing]. • For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. z Using your
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    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.
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    x Camera Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Object Tracking Prec. Dig. Zoom Face Detection Face Registration Smile Shutter Soft Skin Effect Shooting Tip List LCD Display (DISP) GB
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    LCD monitor by pressing the DISP button. Checking the functions available x Image Size Allows you to set the image size and aspect ratio, etc. Still Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality 3D Panorama Image Size Panorama Direction Panorama Image Size Panorama Direction Movie File Format Record Setting
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    . Exposure Comp. ISO White Balance Metering Mode Flash Comp. DRO/Auto HDR Picture Effect Creative Style Compensates for the brightness of the entire image. (-3.0EV to +3.0EV) Sets the ISO sensitivity. (ISO AUTO/100 - 25600) Adjusts the color tones according to the ambient light conditions. (Auto
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    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 Red Eye Reduction FINDER/LCD Setting Live View Display Auto Review Sets the AF illuminator to assist auto-focusing
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    NR High ISO NR Lens Comp.: Shading Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber. GB Lens Comp.: Distortion 60 Turns on the grid line that helps you to adjust the composition of images. (Rule of 3rds Grid/Square Grid/Diag. + Square Grid/ Off) Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color. (High/Mid/Low
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    Touch Operation Beep Language Date/Time Setup Area Setting Help Guide Display Power Save LCD Brightness Viewfinder Bright. Display Color Wide Image Playback Display Sets the sound for movie recording. (On/Off) Reduces wind noise during movie recording. (On/Off) Finely adjusts the autofocused
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    Cleaning Mode Version Demo Mode Reset Default Memory Card Tool Format File Number Folder Name Select Shoot. Folder New Folder Recover Image DB Display Card Space Eye-Fi Setup* Upload Settings Set resolution when connected to HDMI TV. (Auto/1080p/1080i) Sets whether or not to operate the camera with
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    in gray on the screen. Shoot Mode Exposure Comp. (Intelligent - Auto) (Sweep Panorama) (3D Sweep Panorama) (Anti Motion Blur) SCN (Scene - Selection) - - - - - - - P (Program Auto) A (Aperture Priority) S (Shutter Priority) M (Manual - Exposure) Self-timer - - - - Cont
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    the screen. Shoot Mode (Intelligent Auto) (Sweep Panorama) (3D Sweep Panorama) (Anti Motion Blur) SCN (Scene Selection) Flash Off Autoflash - - - - Fill-flash - - - - - - - - - - - - - P (Program Auto) - - A (Aperture Priority) - - S (Shutter Priority) - - M (Manual Exposure
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    computer Installing the software To utilize images recorded with the camera, the following software is provided: • "Sony Image Data Suite" • "PMB" ( more * 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
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    ]. • 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
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    start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [PMB] t [PMB Help]. The support information for the "PMB" (English only): http://www.sony.co.jp/pmb-se/ Note • "PMB" is not compatible with Macintosh computers. x "Sony Image Data Suite" With "Sony Image Data Suite," you can edit images recorded in RAW
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    can create a disc from AVCHD View movies that have been recorded with this camera. Depending on the disc type, playable devices may vary. , PlayStation®3, etc.) Using a Blu-ray Disc enables you to record high-definition image quality (HD) movies of a longer duration than DVD discs. AVCHD format
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    than DVDirect Express: To create an AVCHD disc or DVD with standard image quality (STD) HDD recorder, etc.: To create a DVD with standard image quality (STD) Notes • For details on how to create a disc, refer to the operating instructions of the device you use. • If you create a disc using Sony
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    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
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    30 m 20 h Note • The recording time of movies varies because the camera is equipped with VBR (Variable Bit Rate) which automatically adjusts image quality depending on the shooting scene. When you record a fast-moving subject, the image is clearer but the recording time is shorter because a lot of
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    images that can be recorded using a battery pack The approximate number of images that can be recorded is 430 images when you use the camera with the battery (77°F). - [Quality] is set to [Fine]. - [Autofocus Mode] is set to [Single-shot AF]. - Shooting once every 30 seconds. - The flash (HVL-F7S)
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    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. Shooting standby A Display Indication P A S M Shoot Mode Others Graphic display Movie recording Playback Scene Selection
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    60p/50p 24p/25p 24p/25p Indication Recording mode of movies Display Memory card/ Upload 123Min 100% GB 74 Recordable time of movies Remaining battery Flash charge in progress AF illuminator Live view Does not record sound during movie recording Touch operation off SteadyShot/ SteadyShot warning
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    Aperture value Metered manual Exposure compensation ISO sensitivity AE lock Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator Recording time of the movie (m:s) Recorded date/time of the image Image number/ Number of images in the view mode Appears when HDR did not work on the image. GB 75 Others
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    Display Indication Appears when Picture Effect did not work on the image. Histogram GB 76
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    the CD-ROM (supplied). Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. x For Windows users 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Click [Handbook]. 3 Click [Install]. 4 Start "α Handbook" from the shortcut on the desktop. x For
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    Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 78 to 81. Also refer to "α Handbook" (PDF). 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re- insert the battery pack, then turn on the power. 3 Reset the settings (page 62).
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    . Charge the battery pack under the suitable temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). Others 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
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    ] 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
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    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
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    1080 60i-compatible or 1080 50i-compatible. 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 • This camera can record 1080 60p/ 50p mode movies. Unlike
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    may cause a fire. When you must place the camera under direct sunlight, attach the front lens cap. On using the lenses and accessories It is recommended that you use Sony lenses/accessories designed to suit the characteristics of this camera. Using the products of other manufacturers may cause the
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    evaporate. Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images. On the internal rechargeable battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the
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    on the flash surface, resulting in smoking or scorching. • 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. On RAW images To view RAW images recorded with the camera, "Image Data
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    recorded with HD (high definition) image quality can be played back only on AVCHD format-compatible devices. DVDbased 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
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    digital camera Lens: E-mount lens [Image sensor] Image sensor: 23.5 × 15.6 mm (APS-C format) CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of image sensor: Approx. 16 700 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 16 100 000 pixels [Anti-dust] System: Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter
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    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) Dimensions (CIPA compliant): Approx. 35.9 × 23.8 × 42.7 mm (1 7/16 × 15/16 × 1 11/16 inches) (W/H/D) Mass: Approx. 20.4 g (0.8 oz) Battery charger BC-VW1 Input
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    focus lens zoom lens E55 - 210 mm zoom lens Camera NEX-5ND NEX-5ND/5NK/ 5NY NEX-5NY Equivalent 24 35 mm-format focal length1) (mm) 27 - 82.5 82.5 - 315 Lens groups digital cameras equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor. 2) Minimum focus is the shortest distance from the image sensor
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    75 mm lens of a 35 mm-format film camera. 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). • Playback of images recorded with your camera on
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    of their respective developers or manufacturers. However, the ™ or ® marks are not used in all cases in this manual. • Add further enjoyment with your PlayStation 3 by downloading the application for PlayStation 3 from PlayStation Store (where available.) • The application for PlayStation 3 requires
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    File Number 62 Fill-flash 48 Finder Display(DISP 57 FINDER/LCD Setting 59 Flash 23 Flash Comp 58 Flash Mode 48 Folder Name 62 Format 62 Front Curtain Shutter 60 G Grid Line 60 H Handbook 77 Hand-held Twilight 45 HDMI Resolution 62 Help Guide Display 61 Help Guides 37 High ISO NR 60
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    52 PMB 67 Portrait 45 Power Save 61 Prec. Dig. Zoom 56 Program Auto 44 Protect 59 Q Quality 57 R Record Setting 57 Recover Image DB 62 Red Eye Reduction 59 Release w/o Lens 60 Reset Default 62 Rotate 59 S Scene Selection 45 Scroll playback 46 Select Shoot. Folder 62 Self-timer
  • Sony NEX-5N | Instruction Manual - Page 94
    Soft Skin Effect 56 Software 65 Sony Image Data Suite 67 Spd Priority Cont 43 Specifications 87 Specify Printing 59 Sports Action 45 SteadyShot 60 Sunset 45 Sweep Panorama 46 T Touch Operation 61 U Upload Settings 62 USB Connection 62 V Version 62 View Mode 58 Viewfinder Bright 61
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NEX-5N
Interchangeable Lens
Digital Camera
Instruction Manual
E-mount
Preparing the camera
Mastering the basic
operation
Using the recording
functions
Using the playback
functions
Checking the functions
available
Importing images to the
computer
Others
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Printed in Thailand
NEX-5N
Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic
Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
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