Page 1 4-426-560-12(1) Interchangeable Lens Preparing the camera Digital Camera Mastering the basic operation Using the recording functions Instruction Manual Using the playback functions E-mount Checking the functions available Importing images to the computer Others NEX-F3...
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
English Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. NEX-F3 Serial No. ______________________________ Model No.
Page 3 • Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire. • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. • Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack.
Page 4: Regulatory Information
Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NEX-F3 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 Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
Page 5: For Customers In Europe
For Customers in Europe Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.
Page 6 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.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items ..........9 Identifying parts ..............10 Charging the battery pack ..........15 Attaching/removing the lens ..........19 Inserting a memory card (sold separately) .......21 Turning on the camera and setting up the date ....23 Mastering the basic operation Shooting still images ............25 Recording movies .............26...
Page 8 Functions available for each shooting mode ....60 Flash modes available............61 Importing images to the computer Installing the software............63 What you can do with the supplied software ....65 Creating a disc of movies..........67 Others Checking the number of recordable images ....69 List of icons on the LCD screen ........
Page 9: Checking The Supplied Items
Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items 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 • CD-ROM (1) – Application Software for •...
Page 10: Identifying Parts
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A Flash B ON/OFF (Power) switch (23) C Shutter button (26) D AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/ Smile Shutter lamp E Lens release button (20) Image sensor position mark G Smart Accessory Terminal 2 H Microphone I Lens (19) J Mount...
Page 11 (flash pop-up) button ( 43 ) (Playback) button (27) C MOVIE button (26) D Soft key A (31) E Soft key B (31) F Soft key C (31) G Control wheel (30) H LCD screen You can adjust the LCD screen to an easily viewable angle, such as for a low-position shooting.
Page 12 A Battery cover (15) B Hook for shoulder strap Attaching the shoulder strap is recommended not to drop the camera. C 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...
Page 13 Lens E16 mm F2.8 (supplied with NEX-F3D) See page 89 on the specifications of the lenses. E18 – 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-F3D/ F3K/F3Y) A Converter index* B Focusing ring C Lens contacts** D Mounting index * A converter is sold separately. ** Do not touch this part directly.
Page 14 E55 – 210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (supplied with NEX-F3Y) 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.
Page 15: Charging The Battery Pack
Charging the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP-FW50 “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (supplied). 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. The charged battery pack is discharged little by little, even when you do not use it.
Page 16 Close the cover. Connect the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied), using the micro USB cable (supplied). Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket). Charge lamp Power cord Lit: Charging (Mains lead) Off: Charging finished Flashing: Charging error or The charge lamp lights orange, and charging temporarily stopped charging starts.
Page 17: Charging By Connecting To A Computer
• When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket). • Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, micro USB cable (supplied) and AC Adaptor (supplied). Charging time The charging time is approximately 280 min. using the AC Adaptor (supplied).
Page 18 and the camera. The camera may cause a malfunction. Before turning on/off, or restarting the computer or waking the computer from sleep mode, disconnect the camera from the computer. – We do not guarantee operation with all computers. No guarantees are made for charging using a custom-built computer, a modified computer, or charging via a USB hub.
Page 19: Attaching/Removing The Lens
Removing the battery pack Turn off the camera, make sure that the access lamp is not lit, slide the lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and pull out the battery pack. Be careful not to drop the battery pack. Lock lever Access lamp Attaching/removing the lens...
Page 20: Removing The Lens
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 • When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. •...
Page 21: Inserting A Memory Card (Sold Separately)
Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Open the memory card cover. Insert a memory card. Check on the direction of the notched corner. • Insert the memory card until it clicks as illustrated. Close the cover. Memory cards that you can use You can use following types of memory cards with this camera.
Page 22: Removing The Memory Card
Note • Images recorded on an SDXC memory card cannot be imported to or played on computers or AV devices that are not compatible with exFAT. Make sure that the device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it to the camera. If you connect your camera to an incompatible device, you may be prompted to format the card.
Page 23: Turning On The Camera And Setting Up The Date
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.
Page 24: Clock Setting
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.
Page 25: Mastering The Basic Operation
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.
Page 26: 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. • When the camera detects and shoots a face with [Auto Port. Framing] set to [Auto], the captured image is automatically trimmed into a suitable composition.
Page 27: Playing Back Images
Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording. Notes • The sound of the camera and the lens in operation might be recorded while recording a movie. You can disable the sound recording by selecting MENU t [Setup] t [Movie Audio Rec] t [Off] (page 57). •...
Page 28: Playing Back Movies
Playing back movies Select MENU t [Playback] t [View Mode] t [Folder View(MP4)] or [AVCHD View]. • To return to still image playback, select [Folder View(Still)]. Turn the control wheel to select the desired movie, and press the center. During movie playback Control wheel operation Pause/resume Press the center.
Page 29: Deleting Images
Deleting images You can delete the image that is currently displayed. Display the desired image, and press (Delete). Press the center of the control wheel. • Select to quit the operation. To delete several images Select MENU t [Playback] t [Delete] to select and delete several images at the same time.
Page 30: Operating The Camera
Operating the camera The control wheel and soft keys allow you to use various functions of the camera. Control wheel When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Exposure Comp.) and (Drive Mode) functions are assigned to the control wheel. When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to the control wheel.
Page 31: Soft Keys
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.
Page 32: Using The Guide Function Of The Camera
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.
Page 33: Using The Recording Functions
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. Select MENU t [Shoot Mode] t (Intelligent...
Page 34 Defocusing the background easily (Background Defocus Control) Select (Bkground Defocus) (page 33). Defocus the background by turning the control wheel. : To focus : To defocus • Select AUTO to restore the original status. • You can record a movie with a value adjusted with the defocusing effect.
Page 35: Picture Effect
Picture Effect Select (Picture Effect) (page 33). Select the desired effect by turning the control wheel. (Off): Does not use the Picture Effect function. (Toy Camera): Creates the look of a Toy Camera photo with shaded corners and pronounced colors. (Pop Color): Creates a vivid look by emphasizing color tones.
Page 36: Adjusting The Brightness Of Still Images (Exposure Compensation)
Adjusting the brightness of still images (Exposure compensation) You can adjust the exposure in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –3.0 EV to +3.0 EV. Press (Exposure Comp.) on the control wheel. Turn the control wheel to select the desired value, and press the center.
Page 37: Shooting Still Images Continuously
To shoot continuously using the self-timer Select (Self-timer(Cont)) from (Drive Mode). The camera starts continuous recording after ten seconds. Shooting still images continuously The camera records images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button. Press (Drive Mode) on the control wheel.
Page 38: Shooting With Various Shooting Modes
Press DISP repeatedly to select the desired mode. During shooting Graphic Display: Shows basic shooting information. Graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value, except for when [Shoot Mode] is set to [Sweep Panorama] or [3D Sweep Panorama]. Display All Info.: Shows recording information. Big Font Size Disp.: Shows only major items in a larger size.
Page 39 Turn the control wheel to select the 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. (Anti Motion Blur): Reduces the camera shake when shooting a slightly dark indoor scene or a telephoto.
Page 40: Scene Selection
Scene Selection Select SCN (Scene Selection) (page 38). 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.
Page 41 Sweep Panorama/3D Sweep Panorama While you pan the camera, the camera shoots several images and composes them into one panoramic image. Select (Sweep Panorama) or (3D Sweep Panorama) (page 38). Point the camera at the edge of the subject, then press the shutter button fully down.
Page 42: Shutter Priority
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 38).
Page 43: Selecting The Flash Mode
Program Auto/Superior Auto In Superior Auto mode, the camera shoots with higher quality than Intelligent Auto mode and perform composite shooting as necessary. In Program Auto mode, the camera shoots with various functions, such as white balance, ISO, etc., adjusted. Select (Program Auto) or (Superior Auto)
Page 44 Select MENU t [Camera] t [Flash Mode]. 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.
Page 45: Selecting The Image Size/Record Setting
Selecting the image size/record setting 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.
Page 46 3D Panorama (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 Panorama The image size varies depending on the shooting direction (page 53). (Standard) Shoots images using standard size.
Page 47 Notes • When you print still images recorded with 16:9 aspect ratio, and panoramic images, both edges may be cut off. • Movies recorded with the [60i 24M(FX)/50i 24M(FX)]/[24p 24M(FX)/25p 24M(FX)] setting in [Record Setting] are converted by “PlayMemories Home” in order to create an AVCHD recording disc.
Page 48: Using The Playback Functions
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 Image) (the center of the 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.
Page 49: Displaying The Image List
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.
Page 50: Viewing Images On A Tv
Viewing images on a TV To view images recorded on the camera on a TV, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI connector are required. Connect the camera to the TV To the HDMI with an HDMI cable (sold connector separately).
Page 51: Checking The Functions Available
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.
Page 52 Superior Auto Shoots images with a wider range of shooting functions than those of Intelligent Auto shooting. Recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions automatically, performs Auto HDR, and chooses the best image. Camera Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash.
Page 53: Image Size
Soft Skin Effect Shoots the skin smoothly in the Face Detection function. (On/Off) Shooting Tip List Allows you to access all shooting tips. LCD Display (DISP) Switches the information to be displayed on the shooting screen on the LCD screen. (Graphic Display/Display All Info./Big Font Size Disp./No Disp.
Page 54 Movie File Format Selects AVCHD or MP4. Record Setting Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality of movies. (AVCHD: 60i/50i 24M (FX)/60i/50i 17M (FH)/24p/ 25p 24M (FX)/24p/25p 17M (FH)) (MP4: 1440×1080 12M/VGA 3M) Brightness/Color Allows you to make brightness settings such as metering mode, and color settings such as white balance.
Page 55 Delete Deletes images. (Multiple Img./All in Folder/All AVCHD view files) Slide Show Plays back images automatically. (Repeat/Interval/Image Type) View Mode Allows you to determine how to group the playback images. (Folder View(Still)/Folder View(MP4)/AVCHD View) Image Index Selects the number of images to be displayed on the index screen.
Page 56 Live View Display Allows you to choose whether or not to show the value of exposure compensation, etc. on the screen display. (Setting Effect ON/Setting Effect 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.
Page 57 Release w/o Lens Sets whether or not to release the shutter when there is no lens. (Enable/Disable) Eye-Start AF Sets whether or not to use autofocus when you look through an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) with the LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor attached (sold separately).
Page 58 Custom Key Settings Assigns functions to the various keys. (Right Key Setting/Soft key B Setting/Soft key C Setting/Custom) Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. (On/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.
Page 59 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.
Page 60: Functions Available For Each Shooting Mode
Functions available for each shooting mode The functions you can use depend on the selected shooting mode. In the table below, indicates the function available. – indicates the function not available. The functions you cannot use are displayed in gray on the screen. Shoot Mode Exposure Self-timer...
Page 61: Flash Modes Available
Flash modes available The flash modes you can select depend on the shooting mode and functions selected. In the table below, indicates the function available. – indicates the function not available. The flash modes you cannot select are displayed in gray on the screen. Shoot Mode Flash Off Autoflash...
Page 62 • [Autoflash] can be selected when [Shoot Mode] is set to [Intelligent Auto], [Superior Auto], or certain [Scene Selection] modes only.
Page 63: Importing Images To The Computer
Importing images to the computer Installing the software To utilize images recorded with the camera, the following software is provided: • “Image Data Converter” You can open RAW format image files. • “PlayMemories Home” (Windows only) You can import still images or movies recorded with the camera to your computer so that you can view them, and use various convenient features to enhance the images you have shot.
Page 64: Connect The Camera To The Computer
** Starter (Edition) is not supported. Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears. • If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (For Windows XP: [My Computer]) t (PMHOME) t [Install.exe]. •...
Page 65: What You Can Do With The Supplied Software
Or, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [PlayMemories Home] t [PlayMemories Home Help Guide]. “PlayMemories Home” support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/ Note • “PlayMemories Home” is not compatible with Mac computers. When you play back images on Mac computers, use the appropriate application software supplied...
Page 66: Image Data Converter
• To rank images in 5 grades. • To apply color labels, etc. For details on “Image Data Converter,” refer to Help. Click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Image Data Converter] t [Help] t [Image Data Converter Ver.4]. “Image Data Converter” support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/...
Page 67: Creating A Disc Of Movies
PlayMemories Home or creating a disc with devices other than a computer such as a recorder. Record setting available Disc type/usage Player Blu-ray Disc playback devices (Sony Blu-ray Disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.) To keep high-definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format playback devices (Sony Blu-ray Disc player, –* PlayStation®3, etc.)
Page 68: Creating A Disc With A Device Other Than A Computer
Notes • To create a Blu-ray Disc with “PlayMemories Home,” you have to install proprietary add-on software. For details, access following URL: http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/BDUW/ ® • The PlayStation 3 may not be available in some countries/regions. • Movies recorded with the [60i 24M(FX)/50i 24M(FX)]/[24p 24M(FX)/25p 24M(FX)] setting in [Record Setting] are converted by “PlayMemories Home”...
Page 69: Others
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.
Page 70 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 an MP4 movie file is about 2 GB. (h (hour), m (minute)) Capacity 16GB...
Page 71: Battery Pack
– The power turns on and off once every ten times. – Using the battery pack that is charged for an hour after the charge lamp goes out. – Using Sony “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (sold separately). • The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard.
Page 72: List Of Icons On The Lcd Screen
List of icons on the LCD screen 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 Display Indication Shoot Mode P A S Scene Selection Graphic display Scene Recognition...
Page 73 Display Indication Display Indication Recording mode Electronic 60i/50i of movies Viewfinder (sold 60i/50i separately) connection error 24p/25p 24p/25p Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) overheating warning Memory card/ Upload Overheating warning Database file full/ 123Min Recordable time Database file error of movies View mode Eco Mode Remaining battery...
Page 74 Display Indication Display Indication Flash Smile Shutter ±0.0 compensation Drive Mode Picture Effect Self-portrait Self- timer Smile detection Metering Mode sensitivity indicator Focus mode Focus area mode Face Detection Display Indication White Balance Focus status 1/125 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value 7500K A7 G7 Metered manual...
Page 75 Display Indication 2012-1-1 Recorded date/time 9:30AM of the image 12/12 Image number/ Number of images in the view mode Appears when HDR did not work on the image. Appears when Picture Effect did not work on the image. Histogram...
Page 76: Learning More About The Camera (Α Handbook)
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 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.
Page 77: Troubleshooting
Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re- insert the battery pack, then turn on the power. Reset the settings (page 59). Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed.
Page 78 • 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 on the camera flashes when charging the battery pack.
Page 79 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. •...
Page 80 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 44).
Page 81: Viewing Images
The exposure value is flashing on the LCD screen or the viewfinder. • The subject is too bright or too dark for the metering range of the camera. The self-timer lamp does not flash. • When the LCD screen is tilted upward about 180 degrees with [Self-portrait Self-timer] set to [On], the self-timer lamp does not flash.
Page 82: Precautions
Precautions On the functions available On the LCD screen and with the camera lens • Your camera is 1080 • The LCD screen is manufactured 60i-compatible or 1080 using extremely high-precision 50i-compatible. technology so over 99.99 % of the To check whether the camera is pixels are operational for effective 1080 60i-compatible or 1080 use.
Page 83 On using the lenses and get into the camera. This may accessories cause the camera to malfunction, It is recommended that you use Sony and in some cases this malfunction lenses/accessories designed to suit cannot be repaired. the characteristics of this camera.
Page 84: On The Internal Rechargeable Battery
Consult your outside the camera. This moisture Sony dealer or local authorized Sony condensation may cause a service facility. malfunction of the camera. Charging method of the internal...
Page 85 malfunction of the camera or of children. A memory card, etc., memory card, etc. may be swallowed. If such • To avoid the potential risk of data problem occurs, consult a doctor loss, always copy (back up) data to immediately. other medium.
Page 86 players or recorders may fail to eject HD image quality discs. Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are...
Page 87: Specifications
Specifications Camera Movies: 1/4 000 second to 1/4 second, up to 1/30 in AUTO mode [System] (1/3 EV step) Camera type: Interchangeable lens Flash sync speed: 1/160 second digital camera [Recording media] Lens: E-mount lens “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, [Image sensor] SD card Image sensor: 23.5 ×...
Page 88 Rechargeable battery pack 3D still images: MPO (MPF Extended (Disparity Image)) NP-FW50 compliant Used battery: Lithium-ion battery Movie (AVCHD format): AVCHD Maximum voltage: DC 8.4 V format Ver. 2.0 compatible Nominal voltage: DC 7.2 V Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch Maximum charge current: 1.02 A Dolby Digital Stereo Creator...
Page 89 Lens E16 mm single E18 – 55 mm E55 – 210 mm Lens focus lens zoom lens zoom lens NEX-F3D/F3K/ Camera NEX-F3D NEX-F3Y Equivalent 27 - 82.5 82.5 - 315 35 mm-format focal length (mm) Lens 9-11 9-13 groups-elements Angle of view 83°...
Page 90 Intel Corporation. • SDXC logo is trademarks of SD-3C, Trademarks LLC. • is a trademark of Sony • Eye-Fi is a trademark of Eye-Fi Inc. Corporation. • MultiMediaCard is a trademark of • “Memory Stick,” , “Memory MultiMediaCard Association.
Page 91 However, the ™ or ® marks are not used in all cases in this manual. • Add further enjoyment with your PlayStation 3 by downloading the application for PlayStation 3 from PlayStation Store (where available.) • The application for PlayStation 3 requires PlayStation Network account and application download.
Page 92: Index
Index Numerics DISP Button(Monitor) ....53 3D Sweep Panorama....41 Display Card Space ..... 59 3D Viewing........50 Display Color ......58 Display Contents ......37 Drive Mode ......... 52 AF Illuminator ......55 DRO/Auto HDR......54 AF Micro Adj......57 DVD ..........
Page 93 High ISO NR ....... 57 Panorama........41 Panorama Direction..... 53 Icons..........72 Peaking Color......56 Image Index ......... 49 Peaking Level......56 Image Size ........45 Photo Creativity ......33 Install ........... 63 Picture Effect......35, 54 Intelligent Auto ......39 Playback ........
Page 94 Shooting Tip List ......53 Shooting tips ........ 32 Shutter Priority......42 Slide Show ........55 Smile Shutter ....... 52 Soft keys ........31 Soft Skin Effect......53 Software ........63 Spd Priority Cont......37 Specifications....... 87 Specify Printing ......55 Sports Action .......
Page 95 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. ©2012 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand...
Page 96 4-423-275-11(1) Interchangeable Table of contents Lens Digital Camera Sample photo Menu α Handbook Index © 2012 Sony Corporation NEX-F3...
Page 97: How To Use This Handbook
Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook Click on a button at upper right on the cover and each page to jump to the corresponding page. This is convenient when searching for a function you want to use. Search for information by function.
Page 98 Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook ·····································2 Sample photo ························································6 Identifying parts ···················································12 List of icons on the screen···································16 Basic operations Operating the camera··········································19 Menu ···································································21 Shooting images··················································27 Playing back images ···········································29 Deleting images···················································31 Using functions with the control wheel DISP (Display Contents) ·····································39 (Exposure Comp.) ··········································42...
Page 99 Using functions in the menu Shoot Mode ·························································21 Camera································································22 Image Size ··························································23 Brightness/Color··················································23 Playback······························································24 Setup ···································································24 Connecting with other equipment Viewing images on a TV····································168 Using with your computer··································171 Using the software·············································173 Connecting the camera to the computer ···········176 Creating a movie disc········································178 Printing still images ···········································182 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting·················································183...
Page 100 Index Index··································································203...
Page 101: Sample Photo
Sample photo “This is the scene I want to capture in a photo, but how can I do?” You may find the answer by going through the sample photos listed here. Click the desired sample photo. Shooting people (page 7) Shooting macro photos (page 8) Shooting landscapes (page 9) Shooting sunset/night scenes (page 10)
Page 102 Shooting people A person stands out, while backgrounds The same scene with different brightness blurred away (33) (48) A happy smile (75) In candle light (55) A person in front of night view (53) A moving person (88) A group photo (46, 47) A person lit from behind (65) With soft skin tones (78) Continued r...
Page 103 Shooting macro photos Defocusing the background (33) Adjusting the color to indoor light (89) Flowers (53) Lowering the amount of flash light (93) Focusing manually (66) In better brightness (42) Preventing camera shake for indoor shots Making food look appealing (42) (88) Continued r...
Page 104: Shooting Landscapes
Shooting landscapes The sky in vivid colors (42) Running water (62) Vivid green colors (98) Colored leaves (98) Panoramic photos (56) Scenery with a wide range of brightness Light outdoors shot from a dark interior (94) (94) Defocusing the background (33) Keeping your shot level (113) Continued r...
Page 105 Shooting sunset/night scenes Holding the camera by hand (53) Shooting the red of the sunset beautifully (53) Fireworks (61) Trail of light (65) Defocusing the background (33) The same scene in different brightness (48) Preventing camera shake (46) Continued r...
Page 106 Shooting fast moving subjects Following a moving subject (69) Expressing vigorous action (62) With the subject approaching the camera Capturing the best moment (45) (66)
Page 107: Identifying Parts
Identifying parts I Lens J Mount K Image sensor L Lens contacts (flash pop-up) button (65) (Playback) button (29) O MOVIE button (27) P Soft key A (20) Q Soft key B (20) R Soft key C (20) S Control wheel (19) When the lens is removed Accessories for the Smart Accessory Terminal can be also attached.
Page 108 • 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. I Battery compartment J Connection plate cover •...
Page 109 Lens E18 – 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-F3D/F3K/F3Y) 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-F3D) A Converter index* B Focusing ring C Lens contacts**...
Page 110 E55 – 210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (supplied with NEX-F3Y) A Focusing ring B Zoom ring C Focal-length scale D Focal-length index E Lens contacts* F Mounting index * Do not touch this part directly.
Page 111: List Of Icons On The Screen
List of icons on the screen 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 (page 39). Shooting standby Display Indication Shoot Mode P A S M Scene Selection Scene Recognition Graphic Display...
Page 112 Display Indication Display Indication Digital Zoom Focus mode Flash charge in progress Focus area mode AF illuminator Face Detection Live view White Balance Does not record sound during movie recording SteadyShot/SteadyShot warning 7500K A7 G7 Electronic Viewfinder Soft Skin Effect (sold separately) connection error DRO/Auto HDR...
Page 113 Display Indication Aperture indicator REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) 2012-1-1 9:30AM Recorded date/time of the image 12/12 Image number/Number of images in the view mode Appears when HDR did not work on the image. Appears when Picture Effect did not work on the image.
Page 114: Operating The Camera
Basic operations Operating the camera The control wheel and soft keys allow you to use various functions of the camera. Soft keys Control wheel Control wheel When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Exposure Comp.), and (Drive Mode) functions are assigned to the control wheel. When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to the control wheel.
Page 115 When you turn or press the top/bottom/right/left 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.
Page 116: Menu
Using functions in the menu Menu You can set up the basic settings for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as shooting, playback, or other operations. 1 Select MENU. 2 Select the desired item by pressing the top/bottom/right/left parts of the control wheel, and then press the center.
Page 117 Shutter Priority Adjusts the shutter speed to express the movement of the subject. Aperture Priority Adjusts the range in focus, or defocuses the background. Program Auto Automatic shooting that allows you to customize settings, except for the exposure (shutter speed and aperture). Camera Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash.
Page 118 Image Size Allows you to set the image size and aspect ratio. Still Image Size Selects the image size. Aspect Ratio Selects the aspect ratio. Quality Selects the compression format. 3D Panorama Image Size Selects the image size of 3D panoramic images. Panorama Direction Selects the direction to pan the camera when shooting 3D panoramic images.
Page 119 Playback Allows you to set playback functions. Delete Deletes images. Slide Show Plays back images automatically. View Mode Allows you to determine how to group the playback images. Image Index Selects the number of images to be displayed on the index screen.
Page 120 S. Auto Image Extract. Sets whether or not to save all the images that were shot continuously in Superior Auto mode. MF Assist Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. MF Assist Time Sets the length of time the image will be shown in an expanded form.
Page 121 Playback Display Selects the method used to play back portrait images. HDMI Resolution Sets the resolution when connected to HDMI TV. CTRL FOR HDMI Sets whether or not to operate the camera with a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV’s Remote Control. USB Connection Selects the method used for a USB connection.
Page 122: Shooting Images
Shooting images Shooting images with the settings in effect when you bought the camera is explained here. The camera makes decisions appropriate to the situation, and adjusts the settings. 1 Adjust the LCD screen angle, and hold the camera. The Scene Recognition function begins to work. 2 To take still images, press the shutter button halfway down to focus on your subject, and press it fully down to shoot.
Page 123 If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the focus indicator blinks. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting. Focus indicator Focus indicator Status z lit Focus locked.
Page 124: Playing Back Images
Playing back images Plays back the recorded images. 1 Press the (Playback) button. 2 Select the image with the control wheel. 3 To play back panoramic images or movies, press the center of the control wheel. During movie playback Control wheel operation Pause/resume Press the center.
Page 125: Enlarged Playback
Enlarged playback A portion of a still image can be enlarged for closer examination during playback. This is convenient to check the focus condition of a recorded still image. You can enlarge playback images from the menu (page 105). 1 Display the image you want to enlarge, then select (Enlarge Image).
Page 126: Deleting Images
Deleting images You can delete the image displayed. 1 Display the image you want to delete, and select (Delete). 2 Select OK. Select to quit the operation. (Delete) Notes • You cannot delete protected images. • Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. Check whether you delete the image or not beforehand.
Page 127: Photo Creativity
Using the Photo Creativity function Photo Creativity Using Photo Creativity, you can shoot a subject with easy operations and obtain creative photos easily. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto]. 2 Select (Photo Creativity). 3 Select the item you want to set from the items displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Page 128 Background Defocus Photo Creativity allows you to defocus the background easily to make the subject stand out, while checking the defocusing effect on the LCD screen. You can record a movie with a value adjusted with the defocusing effect. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto]. 2 Select (Photo Creativity).
Page 129 Brightness You can adjust the brightness easily in Photo Creativity. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto]. 2 Select (Photo Creativity). 3 Select [Brightness]. 4 Select the desired brightness. : To make images brighter : To make images darker Select AUTO to restore to the original status.
Page 130 Color You can adjust the color easily in Photo Creativity. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto]. 2 Select (Photo Creativity). 3 Select [Color]. 4 Select the desired color. : To make the color warm : To make the color cool Select AUTO to restore to the original status.
Page 131 Vividness You can adjust the vividness easily in Photo Creativity. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto]. 2 Select (Photo Creativity). 3 Select [Vividness]. 4 Select the desired vividness. : To make images vivid : To make images faint Select AUTO to restore to the original status.
Page 132 Picture Effect You can set Picture Effect easily in Photo Creativity. Select the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive and artistic expression. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto]. 2 Select (Photo Creativity). 3 Select [Picture Effect]. 4 Select the desired effect.
Page 133 (Soft High-key) Creates an image with the indicated atmosphere: bright, transparent, ethereal, tender, soft. (Partial Color: Creates an image which retains the color Red) red, but converts others to black and white. (Partial Color: Creates an image which retains the color Green) green, but converts others to black and white.
Page 134: Using The Control Wheel
Using functions with the control wheel DISP (Display Contents) Using the control wheel: 1 Press DISP (Display Contents) on the control wheel repeatedly to select the desired mode. Using the Menu: 1 During shooting, MENU t [Camera] t [LCD Display (DISP)]/[Finder Display(DISP)].
Page 135 Histogram Displays the luminance distribution graphically. For viewfinder Shows only shooting information on the screen (no image). Select this when you shoot using a viewfinder (sold separately). Finder Display(DISP) Disp. Basic Info Shows basic recording information on the viewfinder. Histogram Displays the luminance distribution graphically.
Page 136 What is histogram ? The histogram displays the luminance distribution that shows how many pixels of a particular brightness exist in the picture. Brighter image will make the entire histogram shift to the right side, and darker image to the left side. •...
Page 137: Exposure Comp
Exposure Comp. You can adjust the exposure in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –3.0 EV to +3.0 EV. (Exposure Comp.) on the control wheel t desired value. Or, MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Exposure Comp.] t desired value. Notes •...
Page 138: Drive Mode
Drive Mode You can set the drive mode, such as continuous, self-timer, or bracket shooting. (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t desired mode. Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t desired mode. (Single Shoots 1 still image. Normal shooting mode. Shooting) (Cont.
Page 139: Cont. Shooting
Cont. Shooting Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button. (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Cont. Shooting]. Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Cont. Shooting]. Note • You cannot use [Cont. Shooting] with the following functions: –...
Page 140: Spd Priority Cont
Spd Priority Cont. The camera continues to shoot as long as the shutter button is pressed. The focus and brightness are set at the first image. You can continuously shoot at a rate faster than that of [Cont. Shooting] (at a maximum of about 5.5 images per second). (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Spd Priority Cont.].
Page 141 Self-timer (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Self-timer]. Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Self-timer]. 2 Option t desired mode. To cancel the timer, press (Drive Mode) and select [Single Shooting]. (Self-timer: Sets the 10-second delay self-timer. 10 Sec) When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and the audible signal sounds until the shutter operates.
Page 142 Self-timer(Cont) Continuously shoots the number of images you have set after 10 seconds. You can choose the best shot from several shots taken. (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Self-timer(Cont)]. Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Self-timer(Cont)]. 2 Option t desired mode.
Page 143 Bracket: Cont. Shoots 3 images while automatically shifting the exposure from base, to darker, then to lighter. Press and hold down the shutter button until the bracket recording is completed. You can select an image that suits your intention, after recording. (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Bracket: Cont.].
Page 144: Image Index
Using functions in the menu Image Index Displays multiple images at the same time. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to the playback mode. 2 Press (Image Index) on the control wheel. 6-image index appears. You can switch to 12-image index; MENU t [Playback] t [Image Index]. 3 To return to the single-image playback, select the desired image and press the center of the control wheel.
Page 145: Intelligent Auto
Intelligent Auto The camera analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Intelligent Auto]. 2 Point the camera to the subject. When the camera recognizes the scene, the Scene Recognition icon and guide appear on the screen. The camera recognizes (Night Scene), (Tripod...
Page 146 If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the focus indicator blinks. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting. Focus indicator Focus indicator Status z lit Focus locked.
Page 147: Superior Auto
Superior Auto The camera automatically recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions, and the appropriate settings are set automatically. The camera shoots images with a wider range of shooting functions than those of Intelligent Auto shooting, such as Auto HDR, chooses the best image. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Superior Auto].
Page 148 Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Scene Selection] t desired mode. (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.
Page 149 (Hand-held Shoots night scenes with less noise and blur Twilight) without using a tripod. A burst of shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur, camera shake, and noise. Notes • In the [Night Scene] and [Night Portrait] modes, the shutter speed is slower, so using a tripod is recommended to prevent the image from blurring.
Page 150 Anti Motion Blur This is suitable for indoor shots without using the flash, to reduce the subject blur. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Anti Motion Blur]. 2 Shoot with the shutter button. The camera combines 6 shots at high sensitivity into 1 still image, so camera shake is reduced while preventing noise.
Page 151: Sweep Panorama
Sweep Panorama Allows you to create a panoramic image from composed images. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Sweep Panorama]. 2 Point the camera at the edge of the subject, then press the shutter button fully down. This part will not be taken. 3 Pan the camera to the end, following the guidance on the LCD screen.
Page 152: Camera
Tips for shooting a panoramic image Pan the camera in an arc with a constant velocity and in the same direction as the indication on the LCD screen. [Sweep Panorama] is better suited for still subjects, rather than moving ones. Vertical direction Horizontal direction Radius as short as possible...
Page 153: D Sweep Panorama
3D Sweep Panorama Allows you to create a 3D image from composed images. 3D images shot in [3D Sweep Panorama] mode of this camera can be played back only on a 3D TV. The recorded images are played back as normal still images on the LCD screen of this camera and a non-3D TV.
Page 154 beach, or lawn. – Subjects with constant change such as waves or water falls. – Subjects with the sun or electric lights, etc. that are much brighter than surroundings. • [3D Sweep Panorama] recording may be discontinued in the following situations: –...
Page 155: Manual Exposure
Manual Exposure You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Manual Exposure]. 2 Press the bottom of the control wheel repeatedly to select shutter speed or aperture.
Page 156 BULB You can shoot trails with long exposure. BULB is suitable for shooting trails of light, such as fireworks. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Manual Exposure]. 2 Press the bottom of the control wheel to select shutter speed. 3 Turn the control wheel counterclockwise until [BULB] is indicated.
Page 157 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. You can adjust the shutter speed also during movie recording.
Page 158 Aperture Priority Blurs or sharpens things in front of and beyond the subject. You can adjust the aperture value also during movie recording. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Aperture Priority]. 2 Select the desired value with the control wheel. Smaller F-value: The subject is in focus, but things in front of and beyond the subject is blurred.
Page 159: Program Auto
Program Auto While exposure is adjusted by the camera automatically, you can set shooting functions such as ISO sensitivity, Creative Style, D-Range optimizer. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Program Auto]. 2 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings. 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.
Page 160: Flash Mode
Flash Mode In a dark location, using the flash allows you to shoot the subject brightly, and it also helps to prevent camera shake. When shooting into the sun, you can use the flash to shoot a bright image of the backlit subject. (flash pop-up) button 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Flash Mode] t desired mode.
Page 161 AF/MF Select Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t desired mode. (Autofocus) Focuses automatically. (DMF) After focusing automatically, make fine focus adjustment manually (Direct Manual Focus). (Manual Adjusts the focus manually. Turn the focusing ring right or left Focus) to make the subject look clearer.
Page 162 DMF (Direct Manual Focus) 1 MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t [DMF]. 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically. 3 Keep the shutter button halfway down, rotate the focusing ring of the lens to achieve a sharp focus. Note •...
Page 163: Autofocus Area
Autofocus Area Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Autofocus Area] t desired mode. (Multi) The camera determines which of the 25 AF areas is used for focusing.
Page 164: Autofocus Mode
Autofocus Mode Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Autofocus Mode] t desired mode. (Single-shot The camera focuses and the focus is locked when you press the shutter button halfway down. Use this when the subject is motionless.
Page 165: Object Tracking
Object Tracking Keeps the focusing on a moving subject while tracking it. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Object Tracking]. A target frame appears. 2 Align the target frame with the subject to be tracked, and select OK. The camera starts tracking the subject. To cancel this tracking feature, select Target frame 3 Shoot the subject.
Page 166 Zoom With the [Zoom] feature of the camera, the camera allows you to use a higher magnification zoom than the optical zoom factor of the zoom lens to magnify the image. The maximum zoom scale that can be set with the [Zoom] feature of the camera depends on the setting of [Image Size] (page 81), [Clear Image Zoom] (page 116), or [Digital Zoom] (page 117).
Page 167 Gives priority to higher About 4× magnification when zooming images. About 5.6× About 8× * Zoom scale in the default setting Notes • You cannot set this item when using the following functions: – [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection] – [Anti Motion Blur] –...
Page 168: Face Detection
Face Detection Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, exposure, flash settings and perform image processing automatically. You can select the priority face to be focused Face Detection frame (white) When the camera detects more than 1 subject, the camera will judge which is the main subject and set focus by priority.
Page 169: Face Registration
Face Registration Detects faces for which information has been registered in advance, when [Face Detection] is set to [On (Regist. Faces)]. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Face Registration] t desired mode. New Registration Registers a new face. Order Exchanging Changes the priority of faces previously registered. Delete Deletes a registered face.
Page 170: Smile Shutter
Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Smile Shutter] t [On]. 2 To set the sensitivity to detect a smile, Option t desired setting. 3 Wait for a smile to be detected. Face Detection frame (orange) When the smile level exceeds the b point on the...
Page 171 Tips for better capturing of smiles 1 Do not cover the eyes with the bangs. Do not obscure the face by a hat, masks, sunglasses, etc. 2 Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be as level as possible.
Page 172 Auto Port. Framing When the camera detects and shoots a face, the captured image is automatically trimmed into a suitable composition. Both the original and the trimmed images are saved. The trimmed image is recorded with the same image size as that of the original image. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Auto Port.
Page 173: Soft Skin Effect
Soft Skin Effect Sets the effect used for shooting the skin smoothly in the Face Detection function. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Soft Skin Effect] t [On]. 2 To set the intensity of the Soft Skin Effect, Option t desired setting. (On) Uses the Soft Skin Effect function.
Page 174: Shooting Tip List
Shooting Tip List Allows you to search through all shooting tips in the camera. Use this item when you want to look at shooting tips you have seen before. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Shooting Tip List]. 2 Search for the desired shooting tip. Turn the control wheel to scroll the text up and down.
Page 175: Disp Button(Monitor)
DISP Button(Monitor) Allows you to select the screen display modes that can be selected with [Display Contents] (page 39) in shooting mode. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [DISP Button(Monitor)]. 2 Select the desired mode. The items marked with are available. Graphic Display Shows basic shooting information.
Page 176: Image Size
Image Size The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you record 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. 1 MENU t [Image Size] t [Image Size] t desired mode.
Page 177 Tips for selecting the image size The images appear differently, depending on the mode selected. 16:9 Standard Wide When [Standard] or [Wide] is selected, the images are scrolled when you press the center of the control wheel. Sweep Panorama The image size varies depending on the [Panorama Direction] setting. (Standard) Shoots images using standard size.
Page 178: Aspect Ratio
Aspect Ratio Sets the aspect ratio of still images. 1 MENU t [Image Size] t [Aspect Ratio] t desired mode. Standard aspect ratio. Suitable for prints. 16:9 For viewing on a high-definition TV. Note • You cannot set this item when using the following functions: –...
Page 179: Raw Images
Quality Selects the compression format of still images. 1 MENU t [Image Size] t [Quality] t desired mode. RAW (RAW) File format: RAW (Records using the RAW compression format.) This format does not allow you to perform any digital processing on the images.
Page 180: Panorama Direction
Panorama Direction Sets the direction to pan the camera when you shoot 3D Sweep Panorama or Sweep Panorama images. 1 MENU t [Image Size] t [Panorama Direction] t desired mode. 3D Sweep Panorama (Right) Pan the camera from the left to the right. (Left) Pan the camera from the right to the left.
Page 181: File Format
File Format Selects the movie file format. 1 MENU t [Image Size] t [File Format] t desired mode. AVCHD Records 60i/50i movies or 24p/25p movies in AVCHD format. This file format is suitable for viewing the movie on a high-definition TV. You can create a Blu-ray Disc, an AVCHD recording disc, or a DVD-Video disc using the supplied software “PlayMemories Home.”...
Page 182: Record Setting
Record Setting Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality for movie recording. The higher the data rate (average bit-rate) per second, the higher the image quality. 1 MENU t [Image Size] t [Record Setting] t desired mode. [File Format]: Average Recording [AVCHD]...
Page 183 Sets the luminous sensitivity. 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [ISO] t desired setting. (ISO AUTO) Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. 200/400/800/1600/ Sets the sensitivity to light of the imaging sensor. Higher 3200/6400/12800/ sensitivities enable faster shutter speeds and/or smaller apertures 16000 (larger F-values).
Page 184: White Balance
White Balance Adjusts the color temperature according to the ambient light conditions. Use this feature when the color temperature of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you want to change the color temperature on purpose for photographic expression.
Page 185: Custom White Balance
Effects of lighting conditions The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. The color temperature is adjusted automatically, but you can adjust color temperature manually using the [White Balance] function. Weather/ Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent lighting Characteristics White Bluish...
Page 186 Notes • If the flash is used when the shutter button is pressed, a custom white balance is registered with the flash light taken into account. Take pictures with the flash in later shootings. • The message “Custom WB error” indicates that the value is beyond the expected range. (When the flash is used on a subject in close proximity or a subject with a bright color is in the frame.) If you register this value, the indicator turns yellow on the recording information display.
Page 187: Metering Mode
Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Metering Mode] t desired mode. (Multi) Measures light on each area after dividing the total area into multiple areas and determines the proper exposure of the entire screen (Multi-pattern metering).
Page 188: Flash Comp
Flash Comp. Adjusts the amount of flash light in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. Flash compensation changes the amount of flash light only. Exposure compensation changes the amount of flash light along with the change of the shutter speed and aperture.
Page 189: Dro/Auto Hdr
DRO/Auto HDR Corrects the brightness or contrast. 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [DRO/Auto HDR] t desired mode. (Off) Does not use [DRO/Auto HDR]. (D-Range By dividing the image into small areas, the camera analyzes the Opt.) contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background, producing the image with the optimal brightness and gradation.
Page 190: Auto Hdr
Auto HDR Widens the range (gradations) so that you can record from bright parts to dark parts in correct brightness (Auto High Dynamic Range). 1 image with proper exposure and 1 overlaid image are recorded. 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [DRO/Auto HDR] t [Auto HDR]. 2 Option t desired value.
Page 191 Picture Effect You can shoot with an effect filter to obtain the various textures. 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Picture Effect] t desired mode. (Off) Does not use the Picture Effect function. (Toy Camera) Creates the look of a Toy Camera photo with shaded corners and pronounced colors.
Page 192 (Soft Focus) Creates an image filled with a soft lighting effect. You can set the intensity of the effect with Option. (HDR Creates the look of a painting, Painting) enhancing the colors and details. The camera releases the shutter 3 times. You can set the intensity of the effect with Option.
Page 193: Creative Style
Creative Style Allows you to select the desired image processing. You can adjust exposure (shutter speed and aperture) as you like with [Creative Style], unlike with [Scene Selection] where the camera adjusts the exposure. 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Creative Style] t desired mode. 2 When you want to adjust contrast, saturation, or sharpness, Option t desired setting.
Page 194: To Delete An Image
Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. 1 MENU t [Playback] t [Delete] t desired mode. Multiple Img. Deletes the selected images. Press the center of the control wheel to select OK. All in Folder Deletes all images in the selected folder, or all AVCHD movies. All AVCHD view files Note...
Page 195: Slide Show
Slide Show Plays back images automatically. Plays back only 3D images in Slide Show on the 3D TV connected to the camera. 1 MENU t [Playback] t [Slide Show] t desired mode t OK. Repeat Plays back images in a continuous loop. After all the images have been played back, the slide show ends.
Page 196: View Mode
View Mode Selects the unit of images to be played back. 1 MENU t [Playback] t [View Mode] t desired mode. Folder View(Still) Displays still images by folder. Folder View(MP4) Displays movies (MP4) by folder. AVCHD View Displays AVCHD movies.
Page 197 Image Index Selects the number of images to be displayed on the index. 1 MENU t [Playback] t [Image Index] t desired mode. 6 Images Displays 6 images. 12 Images Displays 12 images. Displaying a desired folder To select a desired folder, select the bar to the left of the image index screen, then press the top/bottom parts of the control wheel.
Page 198 Rotate Rotates a still image counter-clockwise. Use this to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation. Once you rotate the image, the image is played back in the rotated position, even if you turn off the power. 1 MENU t [Playback] t [Rotate]. 2 Press the center of the control wheel.
Page 199 Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. mark is displayed for registered images. 1 MENU t [Playback] t [Protect] t desired mode. Multiple Img. Applies or cancels the protection of the selected images. Press the center of the control wheel to select OK. Cancel All Images Cancels the protection of all still images.
Page 200: Enlarge Image
Enlarge Image You can check the focus by enlarging a portion of the playback image. 1 MENU t [Playback] t [ Enlarge Image]. 2 Adjust the scaling by turning the control wheel. 3 Select the position you want to see by pressing the top/bottom/right/left of the control wheel.
Page 201: Volume Settings
Volume Settings Adjusts the sound volume of movies in 8 steps. 1 MENU t [Playback] t [Volume Settings] t desired value. Adjusting the volume during playback The [Volume Settings] screen appears when you press the bottom of the control wheel while playing back movies.
Page 202: Specify Printing
Specify Printing You can specify which still images you shot on the memory card that you want to print out later. (Print order) mark is displayed for registered images (DPOF: Digital Print Order Format). 1 MENU t [Playback] t [Specify Printing] t desired setting. DPOF Setup Multiple Img.
Page 203: Af Illuminator
AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The red AF illuminator allows the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [AF Illuminator] t desired setting.
Page 204: Red Eye Reduction
Red Eye Reduction When using the flash, it is fired 2 or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Red Eye Reduction] t desired setting. The flash is always fired to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Does not use Red Eye Reduction.
Page 205: Finder/Lcd Setting
FINDER/LCD Setting When an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) is attached to the camera, sensors in the Electronic Viewfinder can detect whether or not it is being used and the camera switches the display. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [FINDER/LCD Setting] t desired setting. Auto When you look into the Electronic Viewfinder, the display is switched to the Electronic Viewfinder automatically.
Page 206: Live View Display
Live View Display Sets whether or not to show images altered with effects of the exposure compensation, white balance, Creative Style, or Picture Effect on the LCD screen. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Live View Display] t desired setting. Setting Effect ON Shows the images with effects applied.
Page 207: Auto Review
Auto Review You can check the recorded image on the LCD screen right after the shooting. You can change the displayed time. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Auto Review] t desired setting. 10 Sec Displays for the set time. Selecting (Enlarge Image) allows you to check the enlarged 5 Sec image.
Page 208: Grid Line
Grid Line Sets whether the grid line is displayed or not. The grid line will help you to adjust the composition of images. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Grid Line] t desired setting. Rule of 3rds Grid Placing main subjects close to one of the grid lines that divide the image into thirds makes for a well-balanced composition.
Page 209: Peaking Level
Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color in manual focus. This function allows you to confirm the focus easily. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Peaking Level] t desired setting. High Sets the peaking level to high. Sets the peaking level to middle.
Page 210: Peaking Color
Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function in manual focus. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Peaking Color] t desired setting. White Enhances outlines in white. Enhances outlines in red. Yellow Enhances outlines in yellow. Note • This item cannot be set when [Peaking Level] is set to [Off].
Page 211: Clear Image Zoom
Clear Image Zoom Sets whether or not to use Clear Image Zoom when the [Zoom] feature of the camera is used (page 71). Zooms an image with higher quality than Digital Zoom. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Clear Image Zoom] t desired setting. Uses the Clear Image Zoom feature.
Page 212: Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom Sets whether to use Digital Zoom or not when the [Zoom] feature of the camera is used (page 71). Zooms an image with higher magnification than Clear Image Zoom. This feature can be also available in movie recording. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Digital Zoom] t desired setting.
Page 213: Self-Portrait Self-Timer
Self-portrait Self-timer Sets whether or not to set the shooting mode to the 3-second delay self-timer when the LCD screen is tilted upward about 180 degrees. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Self-portrait Self-timer] t [On]. 2 Tilt the LCD screen upward about 180 degrees.
Page 214: S. Auto Image Extract
S. Auto Image Extract. Sets whether or not to save all the images that were shot continuously in Superior Auto mode. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [S. Auto Image Extract.] t desired setting. Auto Saves 1 appropriate image selected by the camera. Saves all of the images.
Page 215 MF Assist Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to make manual-focusing easier. This works in the [Manual Focus] or [DMF] mode. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t desired setting. 2 Turn the focusing ring to adjust the focus. The image is enlarged by 4.8 times.
Page 216: Mf Assist Time
MF Assist Time Sets the length of time the image will be shown in an expanded form for the [MF Assist] function. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [MF Assist Time] t desired setting. No Limit Enlarges the display until is selected. 5 Sec Enlarges the image for 5 seconds.
Page 217: Color Space
Color Space The way colors are represented with combinations of numbers or the range of color reproduction is called “color space.” You can change the color space, depending on your purpose. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Color Space] t desired setting. sRGB This is the standard color space of the digital camera.
Page 218 SteadyShot Sets whether or not you use the SteadyShot function of the lens. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [SteadyShot] t desired setting. Uses SteadyShot. Does not use SteadyShot. This setting is recommended when you use a tripod. Notes • [On] is selected when using the following functions: –...
Page 219: Release W/O Lens
Release w/o Lens Sets whether or not the shutter can be released when no lens is attached. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Release w/o Lens] t desired setting. Enable Releases the shutter when no lens is attached. Select this when you attach the camera on an astronomical telescope, etc.
Page 220: Eye-Start Af
Eye-Start AF Sets whether or not to use autofocus when you look through an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) attached to the camera. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Eye-Start AF] t desired setting. Auto focusing starts when you look through the Electronic Viewfinder.
Page 221: Front Curtain Shutter
Front Curtain Shutter The electronic front curtain shutter function shortens the time lag between shutter releases. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Front Curtain Shutter] t desired setting. Uses the electronic front curtain shutter function. Does not use the electronic front curtain shutter function. Notes •...
Page 222: Long Exposure Nr
Long Exposure NR When you set the shutter speed to a second or longer (Long exposure shooting), noise reduction is turned on for the same duration that the shutter is open. This is to reduce the grainy noise typical in a long exposure. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Long Exposure NR] t desired setting.
Page 223: High Iso Nr
High ISO NR When shooting with the high ISO, the camera reduces the noise that becomes more noticeable when the camera sensitivity is high. When noise reduction is in progress, a message may appear and you cannot take another picture. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [High ISO NR] t desired setting.
Page 224: Lens Comp.: Shading
Lens Comp.: Shading Compensates for the shaded corners of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Lens Comp.: Shading] t desired setting. Auto Compensates for darker corners of the screen automatically. Does not compensate for darker corners of the screen. Note •...
Page 225: Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber
Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber. Reduces the color deviation at the corners of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber.] t desired setting. Auto Reduces the color deviation automatically. Does not compensate for the color deviation. Note •...
Page 226: Lens Comp.: Distortion
Lens Comp.: Distortion Compensates for the distortion of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Lens Comp.: Distortion] t desired setting. Auto Compensates for distortion of the screen automatically. Does not compensate for distortion of the screen. Note •...
Page 227: Face Priority Tracking
Face Priority Tracking Sets whether to preferentially-track a certain face or not when the camera detects that face during object tracking. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Face Priority Tracking] t desired setting. Preferentially-tracks the face. When the face is not visible on the LCD screen, the camera tracks the body, but when the face is visible, the camera tracks the face.
Page 228: Movie Audio Rec
Movie Audio Rec Sets whether or not you record the sound during movie recording. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Movie Audio Rec] t desired setting. Records sound (stereo). Does not record sound. Note • The sound of the lens and the camera in operation will also be recorded, when [On] is selected.
Page 229: Wind Noise Reduct
Wind Noise Reduct. Sets whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie recording. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Wind Noise Reduct.] t desired setting. Reduces wind noise. Does not reduce wind noise. Notes • Setting this item to [On] where wind is not blowing sufficiently hard may cause normal sound to be recorded with too low volume.
Page 230: Af Micro Adj
Attach a lens of the value to be cleared and select [±0]. If you want to clear all registered values, select [Clear]. • Use [AF Micro Adj.] with Sony, Minolta, and Konika-Minolta lenses only. If you use [AF Micro Adj.] with other brands of lenses, the registered value may be affected.
Page 231: Menu Start
Menu start Allows you to select whether to always display the first screen of the menu or to display the screen of the item you set the last time. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Menu start] t desired setting. Always displays the first screen of the menu. Previous Displays the last item set.
Page 232: Custom Key Settings
Custom Key Settings Assigning functions to the various keys allows you to speed up operations by pressing the appropriate key on the shooting information screen. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Custom Key Settings] t desired setting. Soft Key C Soft Key B Right Key Right Key Setting Shoot Mode...
Page 233 Auto Port. Framing MF Assist Soft Skin Effect AEL toggle (page 140) Quality Not set Soft key C Setting Shoot Mode Calls a recording mode. Custom Calls a function assigned to [Custom 1], [Custom 2], [Custom 3], [Custom 4], or [Custom 5]. Custom 1 to 5 AF/MF Select Autofocus Mode...
Page 234 Calling a function assigned to [Custom] of soft key C 1 Press soft key C when CUSTOM (Custom) is displayed. 2 Select [Custom 1], [Custom 2], [Custom 3], [Custom 4], or [Custom 5] by pressing the right/left of the control wheel.
Page 235: Ael Toggle
AEL toggle When it is hard to obtain an appropriate exposure for the subject, this function allows you to lock the exposure by focusing on and measuring the light of an area that has the desired brightness. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Custom Key Settings] t [Right Key Setting] or [Soft key B Setting].
Page 236 Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Beep] t desired setting. Turns on audible signals when you press the control wheel or soft keys. Turns off the audible signal.
Page 237 Language Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [ Language] t desired language.
Page 238: Date/Time Setup
Date/Time Setup Sets the date and time again. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Date/Time Setup]. 2 Press the right or left of the control wheel to select an item, and press the top or bottom of it to select the desired setting. 3 Select OK.
Page 239: Area Setting
Area Setting Sets the area where you are using the camera. This allows you to set the local area when you use the camera abroad. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Area Setting] t desired setting. 2 Press the right or left of the control wheel to select an area.
Page 240: Help Guide Display
Help Guide Display You can select whether or not the help guide is displayed when you operate the camera. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Help Guide Display] t desired setting. Displays the help guide. Does not display the help guide.
Page 241: Eco Mode
Eco Mode You can shorten the waiting time until the camera is turned off when it is not being operated to prevent the battery from being consumed. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Eco Mode] t desired setting. Sets [Power Save] to [10 Sec] and the brightness of the LCD screen is darker.
Page 242: Power Save
Power Save You can set time intervals for the camera to switch to power save mode. Pressing the shutter button halfway down returns the camera to the shooting mode. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Power Save] t desired setting. 30 Min Switches to power save mode after the set time.
Page 243: Lcd Brightness
LCD Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [LCD Brightness] t desired setting. Manual Allows you to adjust the brightness within the range of –2 to +2. Sunny Weather Sets the brightness appropriately for shooting outdoors.
Page 244: Viewfinder Bright
Viewfinder Bright. When an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) is attached, the brightness of the Electronic Viewfinder is automatically adjusted to the ambient lighting conditions. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Viewfinder Bright.] 2 Look through the viewfinder and select the desired setting. Auto Adjust the brightness automatically.
Page 245: Display Color
Display Color Selects the color of the LCD screen. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Display Color] t desired setting. Black Turns to the selected color. White Blue Pink...
Page 246: Wide Image
Wide Image Selects the method used for displaying the wide images. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Wide Image] t desired setting. Full Screen Displays the wide images on the entire screen. Normal Displays the wide images and the operation information on the screen.
Page 247: Playback Display
Playback Display Selects the orientation when playing back still images recorded in the portrait position. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Playback Display] t desired setting. Auto Rotate Displays in the portrait position. Manual Rotate Displays in the landscape position.
Page 248: Hdmi Resolution
HDMI Resolution When you connect the camera to a High Definition (HD) TV with HDMI terminals using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can select HDMI Resolution to output images to the TV. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [HDMI Resolution] t desired setting. Auto The camera automatically recognizes an HD TV and sets the output resolution.
Page 249: Ctrl For Hdmi
CTRL FOR HDMI When connecting the camera to a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can play back images on your camera by the TV’s remote control aiming at the TV. See page 169 on “BRAVIA” Sync. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [CTRL FOR HDMI] t desired setting.
Page 250: Usb Connection
USB Connection Selects the method used for a USB connection. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [USB Connection] t desired setting. Auto Establishes a Mass Storage or MTP connection automatically, in accordance with a computer or other USB devices to be connected.
Page 251: Cleaning Mode
Cleaning Mode Allows you to clean the image sensor. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Cleaning Mode] t OK. The message “After cleaning, turn camera off. Continue?” appears. 2 Select OK. The anti-dust is activated automatically. 3 Turn the camera off. 4 Detach the lens.
Page 252 Version Displays the version of your camera and lens. Confirm the version when a firmware update is released. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Version]. Note • An update can be performed only when the battery level is (3 remaining battery icons) or more. We recommend that you use a sufficient battery or the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately).
Page 253: Demo Mode
Demo Mode The [Demo Mode] function displays the movies recorded on the memory card automatically (demonstration), when the camera has not been operated for a certain time. Normally select [Off]. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Demo Mode] t desired setting. The demonstration begins automatically when the camera is not operated for about 1 minute.
Page 254: Reset Default
Reset Default Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you activate [Reset Default], the images are retained. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Reset Default] t OK. Notes • Be sure not to turn off the camera while resetting. •...
Page 255 Format Formats the memory card. When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time, it is recommended that you 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.
Page 256: File Number
File Number Selects the method for assigning file numbers to images. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [File Number] t desired setting. Series The camera does not reset numbers, and assigns numbers to files in sequence until the number reaches “9999.” Reset The camera resets numbers when a file is recorded in a new folder and assigns numbers to files from “0001.”...
Page 257: Folder Name
Folder Name Still images you shoot are recorded in a folder that is automatically created under the DCIM folder on the memory card. You can change the folder name form. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Folder Name] t desired setting. Standard Form The folder name form is as follows: folder number + MSDCF.
Page 258: Select Shoot. Folder
Select Shoot. Folder When a standard form folder is selected and there are 2 or more folders, you can select the recording folder to be used to record still images. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Select Shoot. Folder] t desired folder. Notes •...
Page 259: New Folder
New Folder Creates a folder in the memory card for recording images. Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording folder. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [New Folder]. A new folder is created with a number incremented 1 higher than the largest number currently used.
Page 260: Recover Image Db
Recover Image DB When inconsistencies are found in the image database file, caused by processing files on computers, etc., images on the memory card will not be played back in this form. If this happens, the camera repairs the file. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Recover Image DB] t OK.
Page 261: Display Card Space
Display Card Space Displays the remaining recording time of movies on the memory card. Number of recordable still images is also displayed. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Display Card Space].
Page 262: Upload Settings
Upload Settings Sets whether or not you use the upload function when using an Eye-Fi card (commercially available). This item appears when an Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camera. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Upload Settings] t desired setting. Enables the upload function.
Page 263 On “PhotoTV HD” This camera is compatible with the “PhotoTV HD” standard. By connecting Sony’s PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable (sold separately), a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality. “PhotoTV HD” allows for a highly-detailed, photo-like expression of subtle textures and colors.
Page 264 Using “BRAVIA” Sync By connecting the camera to a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can operate the camera with the TV Remote Control. 1 Connect a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync to the camera. The input is automatically switched and the image shot with the camera appears on the TV screen.
Page 265: D Viewing
3D Viewing To view 3D panorama images recorded on the camera on a 3D TV, set as follows. 1 Connect the camera to the 3D TV using an 1 To the HDMI connector HDMI cable (sold separately). 2 MENU t [Playback] t [3D Viewing] t HDMI cable 3D panorama images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen.
Page 266: Using With Your Computer
Using with your computer Following applications are contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) to allow more versatile use of images shot with your camera. • “Image Data Converter” You can open RAW format image files. • “PlayMemories Home” You can import still images or movies recorded with the camera to your computer so that you can view them, and use various convenient features to enhance the images you have shot.
Page 267 Recommended computer environment (Mac) The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software and importing images via a USB connection. OS (pre-installed) USB Connection: Mac OS X v10.3 – v10.7 “Image Data Converter Ver.4”: Mac OS X v10.5, v10.6 (Snow Leopard), v10.7 (Lion) “Image Data CPU: Intel processors, such as Intel Core Solo/Core Duo/Core 2...
Page 268: Using The Software
Using the software Installing the software (Windows) Log on as Administrator. 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears. • If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (For Windows XP: [My Computer]) t (PMHOME) t [Install.exe].
Page 269 Click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Image Data Converter] t [Help] t [Image Data Converter Ver.4]. “Image Data Converter” support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/ Using “PlayMemories Home” With “PlayMemories Home” you can do the following, etc.: • To set images shot with the camera and display them on the computer.
Page 270 To use “PlayMemories Home” Refer to “PlayMemories Home Help Guide.” Double-click the shortcut of (PlayMemories Home Help Guide) on the desktop. Or, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [PlayMemories Home] t [PlayMemories Home Help Guide]. “PlayMemories Home” support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/...
Page 271: Connecting The Camera To The Computer
• When the camera is connected to the computer, if you operate AVCHD movies or folders from the connected computer, images may be damaged or cannot be played. Do not delete or copy AVCHD movies on the memory card from the computer. Sony is not held liable for consequences resulting from such operations via the computer.
Page 272: Deleting The Usb Connection
The software for Mac computers For details on other software for Mac computers, access the following URL: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ Deleting the USB connection Perform the procedures from step 1 to 2 below before: • Disconnecting the USB cable. • Removing the memory card.
Page 273: Creating A Movie Disc
“PlayMemories Home” or creating a disc with devices other than a computer such as a recorder. Disc type/usage Record setting available Player Blu-ray Disc playback devices (Sony Blu-ray Disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.) To keep high-definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format playback devices (Sony Blu-ray Disc player, –*...
Page 274 (HD) disc is created. • You can play a high definition image quality (HD) disc High-definition image quality on AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony (HD) (AVCHD recording disc) Blu-ray Disc player and a PlayStation®3. You cannot play the disc on ordinary DVD players.
Page 275 Disc. You cannot add contents to either type of disc once it has been created. To create Blu-ray Discs with “PlayMemories Home,” you have to install proprietary add-on software. For details, access the following URL: http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/BDUW/ See “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” for details. Continued r...
Page 276 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc on a computer You can create a standard definition image quality (STD) disc from AVCHD movies imported to a computer using supplied software “PlayMemories Home.” 1 Start up [PlayMemories Home] and click (Create Discs).
Page 277: Printing Still Images
Printing still images You can print still images using the following methods. • Printing directly using a printer which supports your memory card type For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer. • Printing using a computer You can import images to a computer using the “PlayMemories Home” software and print the images.
Page 278: Battery Pack And Power
2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about 1 minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn on the power. 3 Reset the settings (page 159). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed.
Page 279 disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. If the charge lamp flashes fast again, it suggests that there is something wrong with the battery pack, AC Adaptor (supplied), or USB cable. Slow flashing indicates that charging is suspended because the ambient temperature is outside the suitable range for charging the battery pack.
Page 280 – [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.
Page 281: Deleting/Editing Images
The exposure value is flashing on the LCD screen or the viewfinder. • The subject is too bright or too dark for the metering range of the camera. The self-timer lamp does not flash. • When the LCD screen is tilted upward about 180 degrees with [Self-portrait Self-timer] set to [On], the self-timer lamp does not flash.
Page 282: Memory Card
• When you shoot images with a memory card formatted by a computer, you may not be able to copy the images to a computer. Shoot using a memory card formatted by your camera. Cannot play back images on a computer. •...
Page 283 • If an AC Adaptor (sold separately) is used, disconnect the power cord. Connect the power cord and turn on the camera again. If the camera does not work after doing these solutions, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Page 284: Warning Messages
Warning messages If the following messages appear, follow the instructions below. Incompatible battery. Use correct model. • An incompatible battery pack is being used. Set Area/Date/Time. • Set the date and time. If you have not used the camera for a long time, charge the internal rechargeable battery.
Page 285 • The SteadyShot function does not work. You can continue to shoot but the SteadyShot function will not work. Turn the camera off and on. If this icon does not disappear, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Page 286 No images selected. • You attempted to delete without specifying images. No images changed. • You attempted to execute DPOF without specifying images. Cannot create more folders. • The folder with a name beginning with “999” exists on the memory card. You cannot create any folders if this is the case.
Page 287: Using The Camera Abroad
Others Using the camera abroad You can use the AC Adaptor (supplied), and the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz. Note •...
Page 288: Memory Card
Memory card 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 a MultiMedia Card. Notes • Memory card formatted with a computer are not guaranteed to operate with the camera. •...
Page 289 Supports high-speed data transfer using a parallel interface. When using “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media to record movies, only those marked with Mark2 can be used. Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro” media (sold separately) • This product is compatible with “Memory Stick Micro” media (“M2”). “M2” is an abbreviation for “Memory Stick Micro”...
Page 290: Infolithium" Battery Pack
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack Your camera operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack NP-FW50. You cannot use any other battery packs. “InfoLITHIUM” W series battery packs have the mark. An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions with the camera.
Page 291 • To use the battery pack up, leave the camera in slide show playback mode until the power goes off. • To prevent staining the terminal, short-circuiting, etc., be sure to use a plastic bag to keep away from metal materials when carrying or storing the battery pack. On battery life •...
Page 292: Battery Charging
Battery charging • Only NP-FW50 battery packs (and no others) can be charged. Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns. • Remove the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) or disconnect the USB cable from the camera.
Page 293: Mount Adaptor
* The autofocus speed will be slower compared to when an E-mount lens is attached. (When an A-mount lens is attached, the autofocus speed will be about 2 seconds to 7 seconds, when shooting under Sony measurement condition. The speed may vary depending on the subject, ambient light, etc.)
Page 294 15 AF areas with the control wheel. Notes • You may not be able to use the Mount Adaptor with certain lenses. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility on compatible lenses. • When you are using the Mount Adaptor and record movies, press the shutter button halfway down to use autofocus.
Page 295: Electronic Viewfinder
Electronic Viewfinder By attaching an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) to the Smart Accessory Terminal 2 of the camera, you can shoot images while looking through the Electronic Viewfinder. Turn the camera off when you attach or remove an Electronic Viewfinder. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Electronic Viewfinder.
Page 296: Avchd Format
AVCHD format The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record a high definition (HD) signal of either the 1080i specification or the 720p specification using efficient data compression coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is used to compress audio data.
Page 297: Cleaning
Cleaning Cleaning the camera • Do not touch the inside of the camera, such as lens contacts. Blow away dust from inside the mount using a commercially available blower*. For details on cleaning the image sensor, see page 156. * Do not use a spray blower. Using one may cause a malfunction. •...
Page 298 Index Index Numerics Connection Computer ............176 3D Sweep Panorama .......... 58 TV ...............168 3D Viewing ............170 Cont. Shooting ............44 Contrast ...............98 Control wheel .............19 AdobeRGB ............122 Creative Style .............98 AEL button ............140 CTRL FOR HDMI ...........154 AEL toggle ............140 Custom Key Settings ........137 AF Illuminator ..........
Page 299 File Number ............. 161 Macro ..............53 Fill-flash ............. 65 Manual Exposure ..........60 FINDER/LCD Setting ........110 Manual Focus .............66 Flash ..............65 Memory card ............193 Flash Comp............93 Menu ..............21 Flash Mode ............65 Brightness/Color ...........23 Flash Off ............65 Camera ............22 Flexible Spot ............
Page 300 Sweep Panorama ..........56 Quality ............... 84 Troubleshooting ..........183 RAW ..............84 Rear Sync............65 Upload Settings ..........167 Record Setting ............ 87 USB Connection ..........155 Recover Image DB ........... 165 Red Eye Reduction .......... 109 Release w/o Lens ..........124 Version .............157 Reset Default ............
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