Sony NEX-C3A Alpha Nexc3 Interchangeable Lens Digital User Manual

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NEX-C3

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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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-C3

Serial No. ______________________________

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.

[ 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.

• Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.

English

WARNING

CAUTION

• 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.

[ 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

1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

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.

For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada

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

[ CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual

could void your authority to operate this equipment.

For Customers in the U.S.A.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: NEX-C3

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.

[ 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.

[ 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.

For Customers in Europe

[ 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.

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 or

mark) must be used.

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

should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom

Table of contents

Preparing the camera

Checking the accessories supplied ...................................9

Identifying parts ................................................................10

Preparing the battery pack ...............................................14

Attaching/removing the lens .............................................17

Inserting a memory card (sold separately) .......................19

Attaching the flash ............................................................20

Turning on the camera and setting up the date ...............22

Mastering the basic operation

Shooting still images .........................................................24

Recording movies .............................................................25

Playing back images ........................................................26

Deleting images ................................................................27

Using the control wheel and soft keys ..............................29

Using the guide function of the camera ...........................31

Using the recording functions

Setting the function using Photo Creativity ....................... 32

Adjusting the brightness of still images (Exposure

compensation) .................................................................. 35

Changing the screen display (DISP) ................................ 35

Shooting with various drive mode..................................... 36

Selecting the flash mode .................................................. 41

Using the self-timer........................................................... 42

Shooting still images continuously.................................... 42

Selecting the image size................................................... 44

Using the playback functions

Enlarging the playback image (Enlarge Image) ............... 46

Displaying the image list................................................... 47

Viewing images on a TV ................................................... 48

Checking the functions available

Menu list ........................................................................... 49

Functions available for each shooting mode ................... 57

Flash modes available...................................................... 58

Importing images to the computer

Installing the software....................................................... 59

What you can do with the supplied software ................... 61

Others

Checking the number of recordable images ................... 63

List of icons on the LCD monitor ...................................... 66

Learning more about the camera (α Handbook) ............. 69

Troubleshooting................................................................ 70

Precautions....................................................................... 74

Specifications ................................................................... 78

Index................................................................................. 83

This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses.

The model name varies depending on the supplied lens. The available model varies

depending on the countries/regions.

Model name Lens

NEX-C3A E16 mm

NEX-C3D E18 – 55 mm and E16 mm

NEX-C3K E18 – 55 mm

NEX-C3Y E55 – 210 mm and E18 – 55 mm

Preparing the camera

Checking the accessories supplied

First check the model name of your camera (page 8). The accessories supplied

differ depending on the model.

The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.

Common accessories

• Battery charger BC-VW1 (1)

• Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not

supplied in the U.S.A. and Canada)

• Rechargeable battery pack

NP-FW50 (1)

• USB cable (1)

• Shoulder strap (1)

• Flash HVL-F7S (1)/Flash case (1)

•CD-ROM (1)

– Application Software for

α camera

– α Handbook

• Instruction Manual (This manual)

(1)

NEX-C3A

• E16 mm single focus lens (1)/Front

lens cap (1) (attached to the

camera)

NEX-C3D

• E16 mm single focus lens (1)/Front

lens cap (1)/Rear lens cap (1)

• E18 – 55 mm zoom lens (1)/Front

lens cap (1) (attached to the

camera)/Lens hood (1)

NEX-C3K

• E18 – 55 mm zoom lens (1)/Front

lens cap (1) (attached to the

camera)/Lens hood (1)

NEX-C3Y

• E18 – 55 mm zoom lens (1)/Front

lens cap (1) (attached to the

camera)/Lens hood (1)

• E55 – 210 mm zoom lens (1)/Front

lens cap (1)/Rear lens cap (1)/Lens

hood (1)

Preparing the camera

Identifying parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

When the lens is removed

A (Playback) button (26)

B Shutter button (25)

C ON/OFF (Power) switch (22)

D AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/

Smile Shutter lamp

E Speaker

F Microphone*

G Smart Accessory Terminal (20)

H Lens (17)

I Lens release button (18)

J Mount

K Image sensor**

L Lens contact**

* Do not cover this part during movie

recording.

** Do not touch this part directly.

Preparing the camera

A (USB) terminal

B Hook for shoulder strap

Attaching the shoulder strap is

recommended not to drop the

camera.

C HDMI terminal (48)

D Light sensor

E LCD monitor

The tilting LCD monitor of the

camera allows flexible shooting

positions.

F MOVIE button (25)

G Control wheel (29)

H Soft keys (30)

Preparing the camera

A Image sensor position mark

B Battery cover (15)

C Memory card cover (19)

D 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.

E Battery compartment (15)

F Connection plate cover

For using the AC-PW20 AC

Adaptor (sold separately)

G Access lamp (20)

H Memory card insertion slot (19)

Flash

A Screw

B Flash*

C Connector*

* Do not touch this part directly.

If it is dirty, wipe it off with a soft

clean cloth.

Preparing the camera

Lens

E18 – 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS

(supplied with NEX-C3D/

C3K/C3Y)

A Hood index

B Focusing ring

C Zoom ring

D Focal-length scale

E Focal-length index

F Lens contacts*

G Mounting index

* Do not touch this part directly.

E16 mm F2.8 (supplied with

NEX-C3A/C3D)

A Converter index*

B Focusing ring

C Lens contacts**

D Mounting index

* A converter is sold separately.

** Do not touch this part directly.

E55 – 210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS

(supplied with NEX-C3Y)

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.

Preparing the camera

Preparing the battery pack

When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP-FW50

“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (supplied).

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.

Connect the battery charger to

the wall outlet (wall socket).

• The CHARGE lamp turns off when

charging is finished.

• Time required to charge a fully depleted

battery pack at a temperature of 25 °C

(77 °F) is about 250 minutes.

For the U.S.A and Canada

CHARGE lamp

For countries/regions other

than the U.S.A. and Canada

Power cord (mains lead)

Plug

CHARGE lamp

Preparing the camera

• 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).

• The CHARGE lamp may flash quickly when the battery pack is used for the first

time, or the battery pack has not been used for a long time. In such cases, remove

the battery pack from the charger and re-attach it, then charge the battery pack.

• 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.

Inserting the charged battery pack

Notes

While sliding the cover open

lever, open the cover.

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.

An electronic voltage transformer is unnecessary and its use may cause a

malfunction.

Preparing the camera

Checking the remaining battery level

Check the level with the following indicators and percent figures displayed on

the LCD monitor.

• The displayed level may not be correct under certain circumstances.

Firmly insert the battery pack

all the way while pressing the

lock lever with the tip of the

battery.

Close the cover.

Battery level

“Battery

exhausted.”

High Low

You cannot

shoot any more

image.

Note

Lock lever

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.

Preparing the camera

Removing the battery pack

Attaching/removing the lens

The camera will come with the lens attached.

Refer to the steps below when attaching other lenses.

Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before you attach or remove the

lens.

Turn off the camera and slide the lock

lever in the direction of the arrow after

you confirm that the access lamp is not lit.

Be careful not to drop the battery pack.

If the cap or the 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.

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.

White index marks

Lock lever

Preparing the camera

• 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.

Removing the lens

• 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.

• 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).

While pushing 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

Press the lens release button

all the way in and turn the lens

counterclockwise until it

stops.

Lens release button

Notes

Preparing the camera

Inserting a memory card (sold separately)

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. “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media and “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”

media are both called as “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, and SD memory

card, SDHC memory card and SDXC memory card are all called as “SD card”

in this manual.

• (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)

Open the cover.

Insert a memory card.

• Insert the memory card until it

clicks as illustrated.

Close the cover.

Check on the direction of the

notched corner.

Preparing the camera

• 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 device, you may be prompted to format

the card. Never format the card in response to this prompt, as doing so will erase

all data on the card. (exFAT is the file system used on SDXC memory cards.)

Removing the memory card

• 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.

• Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before you attach or remove the flash.

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.

Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before you attach or remove the

flash.

Note

Open the cover, make sure that the access

lamp is not lit, and push the memory card

once.

Notes

Access lamp

Preparing the camera

• 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.

Attach the flash to the Smart

Accessory Terminal of the

camera.

Fasten the screw to secure the flash.

To fire the flash, raise the

flash first.

• The default setting is [Autoflash].

To change the setting, see page 41.

• Lower the flash when you do not

intend to use it.

Notes

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.

Preparing the camera

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

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].

Select your area by pressing

the right or left of the control

wheel and press the center.

Press the left or right of the

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.

Preparing the camera

• 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 61).

Resetting the date and time/Checking the current

clock setting

Press [Menu], then select [Setup] t [Date/Time Setup] (page 29, 54).

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 76.

Repeat step 4 to set other items, then press the center of

the control wheel.

Note

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.

Point the camera to the

subject.

When the camera recognizes the

scene, the Scene Recognition icon

and guide appear on the LCD

monitor: (Night View), (Tripod

Night View), (Night Portrait),

(Backlight), (Backlight

Portrait), (Portrait),

(Landscape), or (Macro).

Scene Recognition icon and guide

When using a zoom lens, turn

the zoom ring, then decide on

your shot.

Zoom ring

Mastering the basic operation

Recording movies

Press the shutter button

halfway down to focus.

When the focus is confirmed, beeps

sound and z lights up.

Focus indicator

Press the shutter button fully down to shoot.

Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera.

Point the camera to the subject.

Press the MOVIE button to

start recording.

Focus and brightness are adjusted

automatically.

If you press the shutter button

halfway down during recording, you

will be able to focus more quickly.

MOVIE button

Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording.

Mastering the basic operation

• 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 29,

53).

• The continuous recording time of a movie depends on the ambient temperature or

the condition of the camera.

• The following message, “Camera overheating. Allow it to cool.” may be indicated

when the camera temperature has risen, such as when the continuous shooting

mode is used. In such cases, turn the camera off and wait until the camera is ready

to shoot again.

Playing back images

Selecting the image

Turn the control wheel.

Playing back movies

Notes

Press the (playback)

button.

The last recorded image is displayed

on the LCD monitor.

(playback) button

Press (Image Index) on

the control wheel in playback

mode.

Six images are displayed.

Mastering the basic operation

Deleting images

You can delete the image that is currently displayed.

Press the left side of the

control wheel repeatedly to

select (movie), and press

the center.

To return to still image playback,

select (still image) (page 47).

Turn the control wheel to select the desired movie, and

press the center.

During movie playback Control wheel operation

To pause/resume Press the center.

To fast-forward Press the right, or turn it clockwise.

To fast-rewind Press the left, or turn it counterclockwise.

To adjust sound volume Press the bottom t top/bottom.

Display the desired image,

and press [Delete].

[Delete]

Mastering the basic operation

Press the center of the control

wheel to confirm [OK].

Press [Cancel] to quit the operation.

[OK]

[Cancel]

z To delete several images

Select [Menu] t [Playback] t [Delete] to select and delete specific images at

the same time.

Mastering the basic operation

Using the control wheel and soft keys

The control wheel and soft keys allow you to use various functions of the

camera.

Control wheel

When shooting, DISP (Display Contents) and (Exposure Comp.) functions

are assigned to the control wheel. When playing back, DISP (Display

Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to the control wheel.

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.

Mastering the basic operation

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.

In this case, soft key A

works as the [Menu] button,

and soft key B as the

[Shoot. Tips] button. Soft

key C works as the [Shoot

Mode] button.

Mastering the basic operation

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.

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].

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 30).

A shooting tip in accordance with the current subject appears

automatically.

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.

[Shoot. Tips]

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.

You can access a tip from the [Table of contents].

Using the recording functions

Setting the function using Photo Creativity

You can operate the camera intuitively using Photo Creativity, since the screen

is designed more for intuitive operations than the normal screen. You can

shoot a subject with easy operations and obtain creative photos easily.

• The Photo Creativity function is only available when an E-mount lens is mounted.

Press [Menu], then select

[Shoot Mode] t

(Intelligent Auto).

[Menu]

Press the center of the control

wheel.

The Photo Creativity screen appears.

Control wheel

Select the item you want to adjust by turning the control

wheel, then press the center of the control wheel.

(Bkground Defocus): Adjusts the blurring of the background.

(Picture Effect): Selects the desired effect filter for shooting.

(Soft Skin Effect): Adjusts the level of the Soft Skin Effect.

(Self-timer/Continuous Adv.): Sets the 10-second delay self-

timer/Shoots images continuously with high speed.

(Vividness): Adjusts the vividness.

(Color): Adjusts the color.

(Brightness): Adjusts the brightness.

Select the desired setting by turning the control wheel, then

press the center of the control wheel.

The screen returns to the Photo Creativity screen.

Repeat Steps 2 – 4 to combine the various functions.

Note

Using the recording functions

Defocusing the background easily (Background

Defocus Control)

• The defocusing effect may not be noticeable, depending on the distance from the

subject or the lens used.

Select (Bkground Defocus) (page 32).

Defocus the background by

turning the control wheel.

: Turn it clockwise to focus

: Turn it counterclockwise to

defocus

Press [Cancel] to restore the original

status.

• You can record a movie with a

value adjusted with the defocusing

effect.

Note

z Playing back in Photo Creativity mode

In Photo Creativity mode, pressing the button accesses the Photo Creativity

playback mode. Press [Back] to return to the shooting mode and you can shoot

with the same setting.

z For a better result of Background Defocus

• Move closer to the subject.

• Lengthen the distance between the subject and the background.

Picture Effect

Select (Picture Effect) (page 32).

Select the desired effect by turning the control wheel, then

press the center of the control wheel.

(Posterization (Color)): Creates a high contrast, abstract look by

heavily emphasizing primary colors.

(Posterization (B/W)): Creates a high contrast, abstract look in

black and white.

(Pop Color): Creates a vivid look by emphasizing color tones.

(Retro Photo): Creates the look of an aged photo with sepia color

tones and faded contrast.

(Partial Color): Creates an image which retains the

specified color, but converts others to black and white.

(High-key): Creates an image with the indicated atmosphere: bright,

transparent, ethereal, tender, soft.

(High Contrast Monochrome): Creates an image with high contrast

in black and white.

(Toy Camera): Creates the look of a Toy Camera photo with shaded

corners and pronounced colors.

Using the recording functions

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.

Changing the screen display (DISP)

Press (Exposure Comp.)

on the control wheel.

Turn the control wheel to select the desired value, and

press the center.

When the image is too bright, set [Exposure Comp.] toward –.

When the image is too dark, set [Exposure Comp.] toward +.

Press DISP (Display

Contents) on the control

wheel.

Press DISP repeatedly to select the desired mode.

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].

[Menu]

Use the control wheel to select [Shoot Mode] t desired

mode, and press the center.

(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.

(Picture Effect): Shoots with the desired effects to express a unique

atmosphere.

(Anti Motion 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 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).

Using the recording functions

Scene Selection

Anti Motion Blur

This is suitable for indoor shots without using the flash, to reduce the subject

blur.

Select SCN (Scene Selection) (page 36).

Turn the control wheel to select the desired mode, and

press the center.

(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 Twilight): 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.

Select (Anti Motion Blur) (page 36).

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.

Sweep Panorama/3D Sweep Panorama

While you pan the camera, the camera shoots several images and composes

them into one panoramic image.

• The camera continues shooting during [Sweep Panorama] recording, and the

shutter keeps clicking until the end of the shooting.

Select (Sweep Panorama) or (3D Sweep

Panorama) (page 36).

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.

Guidance bar

Note

Using the recording functions

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 36).

Turn the control wheel to select the desired value, and

press the center.

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.

Shows the displayed area

of the whole panoramic

image.

• Panoramic images are played back with the

supplied software “PMB” (page 61).

• Panoramic images shot with other cameras may

not be displayed or scrolled correctly.

Aperture Priority

You can adjust the range in focus, or defocuses the background.

Select A (Aperture Priority) (page 36).

Turn the control wheel to select the desired value, and

press the center.

• You can record a movie with a value adjusted with Aperture Priority.

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.

Using the recording functions

Selecting the flash mode

The flash range

The range of the supplied flash depends on the ISO sensitivity and aperture

value.

Attach the flash and raise it (page 20).

Press [Menu].

[Menu]

Use the control wheel to select [Camera] t [Flash Mode],

and press the center.

Turn the control wheel to select the desired mode, and

press the center.

(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 selectable items of the flash mode depends on the shooting mode

(page 58).

F2.8 F3.5 F5.6

ISO200 1 – 3.5 m (3.3 – 11.6

feet)

1 – 2.8 m (3.3 – 9.2

feet)

1 – 1.8 m (3.3 – 5.9

feet)

ISO1600 2.8 – 10 m (9.2 – 32

feet)

2.3 – 8 m (7.5 – 26.2

feet)

1.4 – 5 m (4.6 – 16

feet)

Using the self-timer

Shooting still images continuously

The camera records images continuously while you press and hold down the

shutter button.

Press [Menu].

[Menu]

Use the control wheel to select [Camera] t [Drive Mode]

t [Self-timer].

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.

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.

• To cancel the timer, set [Drive Mode] to [Single-shot Adv.].

Press [Menu].

[Menu]

Use the control wheel to select [Camera] t [Drive Mode]

t [Continuous Adv.], and press the center.

Using the recording functions

z To shoot continuously at a higher speed

Select (Speed Priority Cont.) from Drive Mode to shoot more images

continuously (max. 5.5 images per second). The focus and exposure of the first

shot are used for the following shots.

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.

Still

Press [Menu].

[Menu]

Use the control wheel to select [Image Size] t [Image

Size], and press the center.

Turn the control wheel to select the desired mode, and

press the center.

When [Aspect Ratio] is 3:2 Usage guidelines

(L: 16M) 4912 × 3264 pixels For prints up to A3+ size

(M: 8.4M) 3568 × 2368 pixels For prints up to A4 size

(S: 4.0M) 2448 × 1624 pixels For prints L/2L size

When [Aspect Ratio] is 16:9 Usage guidelines

(L: 14M) 4912 × 2760 pixels For viewing on a high-definition TV

(M: 7.1M) 3568 × 2000 pixels

(S: 3.4M) 2448 × 1376 pixels

Using the recording functions

3D Sweep Panorama

Panorama

The image size varies depending on the shooting direction (page 51).

Movie

• When you print still images recorded with 16:9 aspect ratio, and panoramic

images, both edges may be cut off.

(16:9) Shoots images using a size suitable for a high-

definition TV.

Horizontal: 1920 × 1080

(Standard) Shoots images using standard size.

Horizontal: 4912 × 1080

(Wide) Shoots images using wide size.

Horizontal: 7152 × 1080

(Standard) Shoots images using standard size.

Vertical: 3872 × 2160

Horizontal: 8192 × 1856

(Wide) Shoots images using wide size.

Vertical: 5536 × 2160

Horizontal: 12416 × 1856

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

Using the playback functions

Enlarging the playback image (Enlarge

Image)

Press the (Playback)

button to enter the playback

mode.

(Playback) button

Display the image you want to

enlarge, then press [Enlarge]

(the center of the control

wheel).

Control wheel

Turn the control wheel to adjust the scaling.

Press the top/bottom/right/left of the control wheel to select

the portion you want to enlarge.

• To cancel the operation, press [Exit].

Using the playback functions

Displaying the image list

Press the (Playback)

button to enter the playback

mode.

(Playback) button

Press (Image Index) on

the control wheel.

Six images are displayed at a time.

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.

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.

• Use an HDMI mini connector on one end (for the camera), and a plug suitable for

connecting your TV on the other end.

Connect the camera to the TV

with an HDMI cable (sold

separately).

Note

To the HDMI

connector

HDMI cable

To the HDMI

terminal

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.

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.

Shoot Mode

Allows you to select a shooting mode, such as exposure mode, panoramic,

Scene Selection.

Intelligent Auto The camera evaluates the subject and makes the

proper settings.

Scene Selection Shoots with preset settings according to the subject or

condition.

(Portrait/Landscape/Macro/Sports Action/Sunset/

Night Portrait/Night View/Hand-held Twilight)

Picture Effect Shoots with the desired effects to express a unique

atmosphere.

(Posterization (Color)/Posterization (B/W)/Pop Color/

Retro Photo/Partial Color/High-key/High Contrast

Monochrome/Toy Camera)

Anti Motion 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.

Manual Exposure Adjusts the aperture and shutter speed.

Shutter Priority Adjusts the shutter speed to express the movement of

the subject.

Aperture Priority Adjusts the range in focus, or defocuses the

background.

Camera

Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer,

and flash.

Program Auto Automatic shooting that allows you to customize

settings, except for the exposure (shutter speed and

aperture).

Drive 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.)

Flash Mode 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 Selects the area to be focused on.

(Multi/Center/Flexible Spot)

Autofocus Mode Selects the autofocus method.

(Single-shot AF/Continuous AF)

Precision Dig. Zoom Sets the digital zoom.

Face Detection 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.

(On/Off)

Smile Detection Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for

detecting smiles.

(Big Smile/Normal Smile/Slight Smile)

Soft Skin Effect Sets the level of the Soft Skin Effect.

(High/Mid/Low/Off)

Shooting Tip List Allows you to access all shooting tips.

Display Contents Switches the information to be displayed on the

shooting screen.

(Disp. Basic Info/Display Info./No Disp. Info.)

Checking the functions available

Image Size

Allows you to set the image size and aspect ratio, etc.

Brightness/Color

Allows you to make brightness settings such as metering mode, and color

settings such as white balance.

Still

Image Size Selects the image size.

(3:2: L: 16M/ M: 8.4M/ S: 4.0M

16:9: L: 14M/ M: 7.1M/ S: 3.4M)

Aspect Ratio Selects the aspect ratio.

(3:2/16:9)

Quality Selects the compression format.

(RAW/RAW & JPEG/Fine/Standard)

3D Panorama

Image Size Selects the image size of 3D panoramic images.

(16:9/Standard/Wide)

Panorama Direction Selects the direction to pan the camera when shooting

3D panoramic images.

(Right/Left)

Panorama

Image Size Selects the image size.

(Standard/Wide)

Panorama Direction Selects the direction to pan the camera when shooting

panoramic images.

(Right/Left/Up/Down)

Movie

Image Size Selects the image size.

(1280 × 720 (Fine)/1280 × 720 (Std)/VGA)

Exposure Comp. Compensates for the brightness of the entire image.

(–2.0EV to +2.0EV)

ISO 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)

Playback

Allows you to set playback functions.

Metering Mode Selects the method used for measuring the brightness.

(Multi/Center/Spot)

Flash Compensation Adjusts the amount of flash light.

(–2.0EV to +2.0EV)

DRO/Auto HDR Corrects the brightness or contrast automatically.

(Off/D-Range Opt./Auto HDR)

Creative Style Selects the image processing method.

(Standard/Vivid/Portrait/Landscape/Sunset/Black &

White)

Delete Deletes images.

(Multiple Img./All in Folder/All in Date Rng.)

Slide Show Plays back images automatically.

(Still image mode: Repeat/Interval/Image Type)

(Movie mode: Repeat)

Still/Movie Select Selects a still image or movie to play back.

(Still/Movie)

Image Index Selects the number of images to be displayed on the

index screen.

(6 Images/12 Images)

Select Folder Selects the folder of still images to play back.

Select Date Selects the date of movies to play back.

Rotate Rotates images.

Protect Protects images, or cancels the protection.

(Multiple Img./Cancel All Images/Cancel All Movies)

3D Viewing Connects to a 3D compatible TV and allows you to

view 3D images.

Enlarge Image Enlarges the image.

Volume Settings Sets the sound volume of movies.

Specify Printing Selects the images to print, or makes printing settings.

(DPOF Setup/Date Imprint)

Display Contents Switches the information to be displayed on the

playback screen.

(Display Info./Histogram/No Disp. Info.)

Checking the functions available

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)

Auto Review Sets the display time of the image right after shooting.

(10 Sec/5 Sec/2 Sec/Off)

Grid Line Turns on the grid line that helps you to adjust the

composition of images.

(On/Off)

Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific

color.

(High/Mid/Low/Off)

Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function.

(White/Red/Yellow)

Histogram Displays the histogram of the luminance distribution.

(On/Off)

MF Assist Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually.

(No Limit/5 Sec/2 Sec/Off)

Color Space Changes the range of color reproduction.

(sRGB/AdobeRGB)

SteadyShot Sets camera shake compensation.

(On/Off)

Release w/oLens Sets whether or not to release the shutter when there is

no lens.

(Enable/Disable)

Long Exposure NR Sets the noise reduction processing for long exposure

shootings.

(On/Off)

High ISO NR Sets the noise reduction processing for high ISO

sensitivity shootings.

(Auto/Weak)

Movie Audio Rec Sets the sound for movie recording.

(On/Off)

Custom Key Settings

Left Key Setting Assigns a function to the left key on the control wheel.

(Shoot Mode/Shoot. Tips/Drive Mode/AF/MF Select/

Autofocus Mode/Autofocus Area/Precision Dig.

Zoom/ISO/White Balance/Metering Mode/DRO/Auto

HDR/Creative Style/Flash Mode/Flash

Compensation/MF Assist/Not set)

Right Key Setting Assigns a function to the right key on the control

wheel.

(Shoot Mode/Shoot. Tips/Drive Mode/AF/MF Select/

Autofocus Mode/Autofocus Area/Precision Dig.

Zoom/ISO/White Balance/Metering Mode/DRO/Auto

HDR/Creative Style/Flash Mode/Flash

Compensation/MF Assist/Not set)

Soft key B Setting Assigns a function to the soft key B.

(Shoot Mode/Shoot. Tips/Drive Mode/AF/MF Select/

Autofocus Mode/Precision Dig. Zoom/ISO/White

Balance/Metering Mode/DRO/Auto HDR/Creative

Style/Flash Mode/Flash Compensation/MF Assist)

Soft key C Setting Assigns a function to the soft key C.

(Shoot Mode/Custom)

Custom Sets the custom functions of the soft key C.

(Drive Mode/AF/MF Select/Autofocus Mode/

Autofocus Area/ISO/White Balance/Metering Mode/

DRO/Auto HDR/Creative Style/Flash Mode/Not set)

Main Settings

Menu start Selects a first-displayed menu from the top menu or

the last menu screen.

(Top/Previous)

Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the

camera.

(AF Sound/High/Low/Off)

Language Selects the language used on the screen.

Date/Time Setup Sets the date and time.

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.

(30 Min/10 Min/5 Min/1 Min)

Checking the functions available

LCD Brightness Sets the brightness of the LCD monitor.

(Auto/Manual/Sunny Weather)

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 Selects the method used to play back portrait images.

(Auto Rotate/Manual Rotate)

CTRL FOR HDMI 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 Allows you to clean the image sensor.

Version 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 Resets the camera to the factory-settings.

Memory Card Tool

Format 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 Selects the recording folder.

New 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.

* 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].

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.

Eye-Fi Setup*

Upload Settings Sets the upload function of the camera when an

Eye-Fi card is used.

(On/Off)

Checking the functions available

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.

• The functions available may be limited also by conditions other than the shooting

mode.

Shoot Mode Exposure

Comp.

Self-timer Continuous

Adv.

Face

Detection

Smile Shutter

Intelligent Auto

–

Sweep Panorama

––––

3D Sweep

Panorama

––––

Anti Motion Blur

–– –

Scene

Selection

––

–

––

––– –

––

Picture Effect

Program Auto

Aperture Priority

Shutter Priority

Manual Exposure

–

Note

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.

• 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],

[Picture Effect], or certain [Scene Selection] modes only.

Shoot Mode Off Autoflash Fill-flash Slow Sync. Rear Sync.

Intelligent Auto

–––

Sweep Panorama

––––

3D Sweep

Panorama

––––

Anti Motion Blur

––––

Scene

Selection

––

–––

––

–––

––––

––– –

Picture Effect

––

Program Auto

––

Aperture Priority

––

Shutter Priority

––

Manual Exposure

––

Notes

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)

• Log on as Administrator.

• 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).

Windows

The following computer environment is recommended when using the

supplied software and importing images via a USB connection.

64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported.

Starter (Edition) is not supported.

Notes

OS (pre-installed) Microsoft Windows XP*

SP3/Windows Vista*

SP2/

Windows 7

“PMB” CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster

(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

Converter SR

Ver.3”/“Image Data

Lightbox SR”

CPU/Memory: Pentium 4 or faster/1 GB or more

Display: 1024 × 768 dots or more

Macintosh

The following computer environment is recommended when using the

supplied software and importing images via a USB connection.

Turn on your computer, and

insert the CD-ROM (supplied)

into the CD-ROM drive.

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.

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

Converter SR

Ver.3”/“Image Data

Lightbox SR”

CPU: Power PC G4/G5 series (1.0 GHz or faster is

recommended)/Intel Core Solo/Core Duo/Core 2 Duo or

faster

Memory: 1 GB or more is recommended.

Display: 1024 × 768 dots or more

Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM

(supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.

Importing images to the computer

What you can do with the supplied software

“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.

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):

http://www.sony.co.jp/pmb-se/

• “PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh computers.

“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

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].

Double-click the CD-ROM icon.

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.

Note

The support information for the “Sony Image Data Suite” (English only):

http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/

Others

Checking the number of recordable images

• 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 27).

• When “NO CARD” (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, it means

no memory card has been inserted. Insert a memory card.

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 16M

Aspect ratio: 3:2*

(Units: images)

* When [Aspect Ratio] is set to [16:9], you can record more images than the

numbers shown in the table above (except for [RAW]).

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

Capacity

Quality

2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB

Standard 386 781 1587 3239 6406

Fine 270 548 1116 2279 4510

RAW & JPEG 74 154 319 657 1304

RAW 106 220 452 928 1840

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 per recording. The maximum size of a movie file is

about 2 GB.

(h (hour), m (minute), s (second))

The number in ( ) is the minimum recording time.

• The recording time of movies varies because the camera is equipped with VBR

(Variable Bit Rate) which automatically adjusts image quality depending on

shooting scene.

When you record a fast-moving subject, the image is clearer but the recording time

is shorter because a lot of memory needed to record.

The recording time also vary depending on the shooting condition or your subject

or the setting of image quality/size.

Number of still images that can be recorded using a

battery pack

The approximate number of images that can be recorded is 400 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 (HVL-F7S) 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).

Capacity

Image size

2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB

1280×720 (Fine) 26 m

(20 m)

53 m

(41 m)

1 h 48 m

(1 h 23 m)

3 h 37 m

(2 h 46 m)

7 h 16 m

(5 h 34 m)

1280×720

(Standard)

40 m

(26 m)

1 h 20 m

(53 m)

2 h 42 m

(1 h 48 m)

5 h 26 m

(3 h 37 m)

10 h 54 m

(7 h 16 m)

Note

Others

• The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard.

(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association)

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.

Shooting standby

Graphic display

Movie recording

Playback

Display Indication

P A S M

Shooting mode

Scene Selection

Picture Effect

Image size/Aspect

ratio of still images

RAW RAW+J

FINE STD

Image quality of still

images

100 Number of

recordable still

images

Image size of movies

Others

Memory card/Upload

123 Min Recordable time of

movies

100%

Remaining battery

Scene Recognition

icons

Flash charge in

progress

AF illuminator

Does not record

sound during movie

recording

Camera shake

warning

Overheating warning

Database file full/

Database file error

Histogram

101-0012 Playback folder –

File number

Protect

Print order and

number of copies

Display Indication

Shoot Mode

Shoot. Tips

Soft keys

Display Indication

Flash Mode/Red Eye

Reduction

Drive Mode

Focus mode

±0.0

Flash compensation

Metering Mode

Focus area mode

Face Detection

Soft Skin Effect

ISO

AWB

7500K G9

White Balance

Creative Style

DRO/Auto HDR

Smile detection

sensitivity indicator

Display Indication

Focus status

1/125 Shutter speed

F3.5 Aperture value

±0.0

Metered manual

±0.0

Exposure

compensation

Shutter speed

indicator

Aperture indicator

REC 0:12 Recording time of the

movie (m:s)

2011-1-1

9:30AM

Recorded date/time

of the image

Display Indication

12/12 Image number/

Number of images

recorded in the date

or selected folder

SteadyShot

Appears when HDR

did not work on the

image.

Display Indication

Others

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.

For Windows users

For Macintosh users

Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied)

into the CD-ROM drive.

Click [Handbook].

Click [Install].

Start “α Handbook” from the shortcut on the desktop.

Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied)

into the CD-ROM drive.

Select the [Handbook] folder and copy “Handbook.pdf”

stored in the [GB] folder to your computer.

After copying is complete, double-click “Handbook.pdf.”

Troubleshooting

If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions.

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 15).

• 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 14).

• The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one.

Cannot turn on the camera.

• Install the battery pack correctly (page 15).

• The battery pack is discharged. Install a charged battery pack (page 14).

• 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.

Check the items on pages 70 to 73. Also refer to

“α Handbook” (PDF).

Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-

insert the battery pack, then turn on the power.

Reset the settings (page 55).

Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service

facility.

Battery pack and power

Others

• 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).

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 17).

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.

• The subject is too close. Check the minimum focal distance of the lens.

Shooting images

• 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 20).

• The flash is not attached correctly. Reattach the flash (page 20).

• You cannot use a flash with the following shooting mode:

– [Bracket: Cont.]

– [Sweep Panorama]

– [3D Sweep Panorama]

– [Night View] and [Hand-held Twilight] 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 (page 41).

The date and time are recorded incorrectly.

• Set the correct date and time (page 22).

• 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.

Others

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 41) using the flash.

Dots appear and remain on the LCD monitor.

• This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded (page 74).

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 20).

[Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] (page 37) and [Anti Motion Blur]

(page 37) 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.

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.

Viewing images

Precautions

On the functions available

with the camera

You may feel uncomfortable

symptoms such as eyestrain, nausea,

or a tired feeling while watching 3D

images recorded with the camera on

3D compatible monitors. When you

watch 3D images, we recommend

that you take a break at regular time

intervals. Since the need for or

frequency of break times varies

between individuals, please set your

own standards. If you feel sick, stop

watching 3D images, and consult a

doctor as needed. Also, refer to the

operating instructions of the

connected device or the software

used with the camera. A child's

vision is always vulnerable

(especially for children under six

years of age). Before allowing them

to watch 3D images, please consult

with an expert, such as a pediatric or

ophthalmic doctor. Make sure your

children follow the precautions

above.

On the LCD monitor and

lens

• 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.

• Do not hold the camera by taking

hold of the LCD monitor.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

front lens cap.

Black, white,

red, blue and

green points

Magnet

Others

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 camera

not to operate to its capability, or

result in accidents and malfunctions

of the camera.

On the Smart Accessory

Terminal

Set the power switch of the camera

to OFF before you attach or remove

an accessory, such as the flash, to the

Smart Accessory Terminal. When

attaching an accessory, plug the

accessory into the Smart Accessory

Terminal to the end and fasten the

screw. Make sure that the accessory

is attached to the camera securely.

Do not use/store the

camera in the following

places

• In an extremely hot, dry or humid

place

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,

and in some cases this malfunction

cannot be repaired.

On the grip

The grip is applied with a special

coating. It may be discolored if it is

rubbed with dark colored cloth,

leather, etc.

On storing

Be sure to attach the front lens cap

when not using the camera.

On the temperature of the

camera

When you continue to use the

camera for a long time, the camera

or the battery pack may become hot.

This is not a malfunction.

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

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.

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 the internal

rechargeable battery

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. 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.

Charging method of the internal

rechargeable battery

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.

On memory cards

Do not attach a label, etc. on a

memory card or a card adaptor. This

may cause a malfunction.

On recording/playback

• 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

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.

• Before you record one-time events,

make a trial recording to make sure

that the camera is working

correctly.

• This camera is neither dust-proof,

nor splash-proof, nor water-proof.

Others

• 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.

• Using the camera in sandy or dusty

locations may cause malfunctions.

• If moisture condensation occurs,

remove it before using the camera

(page 75).

• 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.

On RAW images

To view RAW images recorded with

the camera, “Image Data Converter

SR” on the CD-ROM (supplied) is

required. If you do not intend to

modify the images you record, we

recommend that you shoot images

using the JPEG format.

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

The pictures used in this

manual

The photographs used as examples

of pictures in this manual are

reproduced images, and are not

actual images shot using this

camera.

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.

Specifications

Camera

[System]

Camera type: Interchangeable lens

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. 16 500 000 pixels

Effective pixel number of camera:

Approx. 16 200 000 pixels

[Anti-dust]

System: Charge protection coating on

Low-Pass Filter and

electromagnetic vibration

mechanism

[Auto focus system]

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

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

[Recording media]

“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media,

SD card

[LCD monitor]

LCD panel: 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT

drive

Total number of dots: 921 600 (640 × 3

(RGB) × 480) dots

[Input/output terminals]

USB: miniB

HDMI: HDMI type C minijack

[Power]

Used battery pack: Rechargeable

battery pack NP-FW50

[Others]

Exif Print: Compatible

PRINT Image Matching III:

Compatible

Dimensions (CIPA compliant):

Approx. 109.6 × 60.0 × 33.0 mm

(4 3/8 × 2 3/8 × 1 5/16 inches)

(W/H/D)

Mass (CIPA compliant):

Approx. 283 g (10.0 oz)

(including battery and “Memory

Stick PRO Duo” media)

Approx. 225 g (7.9 oz)

(camera only)

Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C

(32°F to 104°F)

File format:

Still image: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0,

Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline)

compliant, DPOF compatible

3D still images: MPO (MPF

Extended (Disparity Image))

compliant

Movie (MP-4):

Video: MPEG-4 Visual

Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch

Others

USB communication: Hi-Speed USB

(USB 2.0 compliant)

Flash HVL-F7S

Flash guide number: GN 7 (in meters at

ISO 100)

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)

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)

Lens

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)

The optical shake compensation function is not available.

Lens

E16 mm single

focus lens

E18 – 55 mm

zoom lens

E55 – 210 mm

zoom lens

Camera NEX-C3A/C3D

NEX-C3D/C3K/

C3Y

NEX-C3Y

Equivalent

35 mm-format focal

length*

(mm)

24 27 - 82.5 82.5 - 315

Lens groups-elements 5-5 9-11 9-13

Angle of view*

83° 76° - 29° 28.2° - 7.8°

Minimum focus*

(m (feet))

0.24 (0.79) 0.25 (0.82) 1.0 (3.28)

Maximum magnification

(×)

0.078 0.3 0.225

Minimum f-stop f/22 f/22 - f/32 f/22 - f/32

Filter diameter (mm) 49 49 49

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)

63.8 × 108

(2 5/8 × 4 3/8)

Mass (g (oz.)) 67 (2.4) 194 (6.8) 345 (12.2)

Compensation effect*

– *

Approx. 4 steps Approx. 4 steps

Others

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)

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)

Mass: Approx. 85 g (3 oz)

Rechargeable battery pack

NP-FW50

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:

Approx. 31.8 × 18.5 × 45 mm

(1 5/16 × 3/4 × 1 13/16 inches)

(W/H/D)

Mass: Approx. 57 g (2.1 oz)

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.

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 other equipment and

playback of images recorded or

edited with other equipment on your

camera are not guaranteed.

Trademarks

• is a trademark of Sony

Corporation.

• “Memory Stick,” , “Memory

Stick PRO,” ,

“Memory Stick Duo,”

, “Memory

Stick PRO Duo,”

, “Memory

Stick PRO-HG Duo,”

, “Memory

Stick Micro,” “MagicGate,” and

are trademarks of

Sony Corporation.

• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of

Sony Corporation.

• “PhotoTV HD” is a trademark of

Sony Corporation.

• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows

Vista are either registered trademarks

or trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/

or other countries.

• 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 trademarks of SD-3C,

LLC.

• Eye-Fi is a trademark of Eye-Fi Inc.

• MultiMediaCard is a trademark of

MultiMediaCard Association.

• 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.

Others

Index

Numerics

3D Sweep Panorama.................... 38

3D Viewing.................................. 48

AF Illuminator ............................. 53

AF/MF Select............................... 50

Anti Motion Blur ......................... 37

Aperture Priority.......................... 40

Area Setting ................................. 54

Aspect Ratio................................. 51

Auto Review ................................ 53

Autofocus Area............................ 50

Autofocus Mode .......................... 50

Background Defocus Control ...... 33

Battery pack ................................. 14

Beep ............................................. 54

Charging the battery pack ............ 14

Cleaning Mode............................. 55

Color Space.................................. 53

Continuous Adv. .......................... 42

Control wheel............................... 29

Creative Style............................... 52

CTRL FOR HDMI....................... 55

Custom......................................... 54

Date/Time Setup .......................... 54

Delete........................................... 27

Demo Mode ................................. 55

Display Card Space...................... 55

Display Color............................... 55

Display Contents.................... 35, 50

Drive Mode .................................. 50

DRO/Auto HDR .......................... 52

Enlarge ........................................ 46

Enlarge Image ............................. 46

Exposure compensation .............. 35

Eye-Fi Setup................................ 56

Face Detection............................. 50

File Number ................................ 55

Fill-flash ...................................... 41

Flash ............................................ 20

Flash Compensation .................... 52

Flash Mode.................................. 41

Folder Name................................ 55

Format ......................................... 55

Grid Line ..................................... 53

Handbook .................................... 69

Hand-held Twilight ..................... 37

Help Guide Display..................... 54

Help Guides................................. 31

High ISO NR............................... 53

Histogram.................................... 53

Icons ............................................ 66

Image Data Converter SR ........... 61

Image Data Lightbox SR............. 61

Image Index................................. 47

Image Size................................... 44

Install........................................... 59

Intelligent Auto ........................... 36

ISO .............................................. 51

Landscape.................................... 37

Language ..................................... 54

LCD Brightness ........................... 55

Left Key Setting........................... 54

Lens.............................................. 17

Long Exposure NR ...................... 53

Macintosh .................................... 60

Macro........................................... 37

Manual Exposure ......................... 36

Memory card................................ 19

Menu ............................................ 49

Menu start .................................... 54

Metering Mode ............................ 52

MF Assist..................................... 53

Moisture condensation................. 75

Movie........................................... 25

Movie Audio Rec......................... 53

New Folder .................................. 55

Night Portrait ............................... 37

Night View................................... 37

Panorama ..................................... 38

Panorama Direction ..................... 51

Peaking Color .............................. 53

Peaking Level .............................. 53

Photo Creativity ........................... 32

Picture Effect ............................... 34

Playback....................................... 26

Playback Display ......................... 55

Playback on TV ........................... 48

Playback zoom............................. 46

PMB............................................. 61

Portrait ......................................... 37

Power Save .................................. 54

Precision Dig. Zoom .................... 50

Program Auto............................... 36

Protect .......................................... 52

Quality......................................... 51

Recover Image DB...................... 55

Red Eye Reduction...................... 53

Release w/oLens.......................... 53

Reset Default ............................... 55

Right Key Setting ........................ 54

Rotate .......................................... 52

Scene Selection ........................... 37

Scroll playback............................ 39

Select Date .................................. 52

Select Folder................................ 52

Select Shoot. Folder .................... 55

Self-timer..................................... 42

Setting the clock .......................... 22

Setup............................................ 53

Shoot Mode ................................. 36

Shooting still images ................... 24

Shooting Tip List......................... 50

Shooting tips................................ 31

Shutter Priority ............................ 39

Slide Show .................................. 52

Smile Detection ........................... 50

Smile Shutter ............................... 50

Soft key B Setting ....................... 54

Soft key C Setting ....................... 54

Soft keys...................................... 30

Soft Skin Effect ........................... 50

Software ...................................... 59

Specifications .............................. 78

Specify Printing........................... 52

Speed Priority Cont. .................... 43

Sports Action............................... 37

SteadyShot................................... 53

Still/Movie Select........................ 52

Sunset .......................................... 37

Sweep Panorama ......................... 38

Others

Upload Settings............................ 56

USB Connection .......................... 55

Version......................................... 55

Volume Settings........................... 52

White Balance.............................. 51

Wide Image.................................. 55

Windows ...................................... 59

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