Page 1 4-453-048-11(1) Interchangeable Table of contents Lens Digital Camera Sample photo Menu Handbook Index © 2013 Sony Corporation NEX-3N...
Page 2: 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 3: Table Of Contents
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···································17 Basic operations Operating the camera··········································20 Menu ···································································22 Shooting images··················································27 Playing back images ···········································29 Deleting images···················································31 Using the Photo Creativity function Photo Creativity ···················································32 Bkground Defocus···············································33...
Page 4 Using functions with the W/T (zoom) lever Zoom ···································································49 ( Image Index) ·················································51 Using functions in the menu Shoot Mode ·························································22 Camera································································23 Image Size ··························································23 Brightness/Color··················································24 Playback······························································24 Setup ···································································24 Connecting with other equipment Viewing images on a TV····································162 Using with your computer··································164 Installing the software········································166 Connecting the camera to the computer ···········168 Creating a movie disc········································170...
Page 5 Others Using the camera abroad ··································185 Memory card ·····················································186 “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ·······························188 Battery charging ················································190 Mount Adaptor···················································191 AVCHD format···················································193 Cleaning ····························································194 Index Index··································································195...
Page 6: 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 7 Shooting people A person stands out, while backgrounds The same scene with different brightness blurred away (33) (47) A happy smile (73) A person in candle light (57) A person in front of night view (56) A moving person (48) A group photo (45, 46) A person lit from behind (65) A person with soft skin tones (76)
Page 8 Shooting macro photos Defocusing the background (33) Adjusting the color to indoor light (86) Flowers (56) Lowering the amount of flash light (90) Focusing manually (66) Shooting subjects in better brightness (41) Preventing camera-shake for indoor shots Making food look appealing (41) (48) Continued r...
Page 9: Shooting Landscapes
Shooting landscapes The sky in vivid colors (41) Running water (62) Vivid green colors (95) Colored leaves (95) Panoramic photos (58) Scenery with a wide range of brightness Light outdoors shot from a dark interior (91) (91) Defocusing the background (33) Keeping your shot level (110) Continued r...
Page 10: Defocusing The
Shooting sunset/night scenes Holding the camera by hand (57) Shooting the red of the sunset beautifully (56) Fireworks (61) Trail of light (65) Defocusing the background (33) The same scene in different brightness (47) Preventing camera-shake (45) Continued r...
Page 11: A Moving
Shooting fast moving subjects Following a moving subject (69) Expressing vigorous action (62) Shooting the subject approaching the Capturing the best moment (44) camera (66)
Page 12: Identifying Parts
Identifying parts E For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever For viewing: (Playback zoom) lever/ (Index) lever F AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp G Flash (65) Image sensor position mark (66) I Microphone J Lens K Lens release button L Mount M Image sensor When the lens is removed N Lens contacts Do not cover this part during movie recording.
Page 13: Lcd Screen
(Flash pop-up) button (65) B LCD screen C Access lamp D Memory card/terminal cover E Multi/Micro USB Terminal (168) Supports Micro USB compatible device. F Charge lamp G Memory card insertion slot H HDMI micro jack (162) I MOVIE button (27) J Soft key A (21) K Control wheel (20) L Soft key C (21)
Page 14 E Speaker F Tripod socket hole • 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 using screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera.
Page 15 Lens E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-3NL/3NY) A Zooming/Focusing ring B Zooming lever C Mounting index D Lens contacts Do not touch this part directly. Using the Zooming/Focusing ring When an E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens is attached, functions assigned to the Zooming/ Focusing ring change according to the [AF/MF Select] settings (page 66).
Page 16 E55-210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (supplied with NEX-3NY) 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 17: 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 icon Graphic Display...
Page 18 Display Indication Display Indication Does not record sound Face Detection during movie recording White Balance Wind noise reduction is activated SteadyShot/SteadyShot 7500K A7 G7 warning Soft Skin Effect Overheating warning Database file full/ DRO/Auto HDR Database file error Auto Object Framing Zoom magnification Smart Zoom Creative Style...
Page 19 Display Indication 2013-1-1 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. Histogram...
Page 20: Operating The Camera
Basic operations Operating the camera The control wheel and soft keys allow you to use various functions of the camera. Control wheel Soft keys Control wheel When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Exposure Comp.), (Drive Mode), and ISO (ISO) functions are assigned to the control wheel. When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) function is assigned to the control wheel.
Page 21: Soft Keys
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 22: 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 23: Camera
Camera Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. Drive Mode Selects the drive mode, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket shooting. Flash Mode Selects the method used to fire the flash. AF/MF Select Selects auto focusing or manual focusing.
Page 24: Brightness/Color
Brightness/Color Allows you to make brightness settings such as metering mode, and color settings such as white balance. Exposure Comp. Compensates for the brightness of the entire image. Sets the ISO sensitivity. White Balance Adjusts the color temperature according to the ambient light conditions.
Page 25 Grid Line Turns on the grid line that helps you to adjust the composition of images. Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a selected color. Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function. Clear Image Zoom Zooms an image with higher quality than [Digital Zoom].
Page 26 Power Saving Start Time Sets the time to turn the camera to the power save mode. LCD Brightness Sets the brightness of the LCD screen. Display Color Selects the color of the LCD screen. Wide Image Selects a method to display wide images. Playback Display Selects the method used to play back portrait images.
Page 27: 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 28 Tips for shooting 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 is locked.
Page 29: 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 30: Enlarged Playback
Enlarged playback A portion of a still image can be enlarged during playback. This is convenient to check the focus condition of a recorded still image. You can enlarge playback images from the menu (page 101). 1 Display the image you want to enlarge and then slide the W/T (zoom) lever to the T ) side.
Page 31: Deleting Images
Deleting images You can delete the image displayed. 1 While displaying the image you want to delete, 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. Be sure that you want to delete the image before proceeding.
Page 32: 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 Set the shooting mode to [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto]. 2 Press the bottom of the control wheel, and select (Photo Creativity).
Page 33: Bkground Defocus
Bkground 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 34: Brightness
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. : You can make images brighter. : You can make images darker. Select [AUTO] to restore to the original status.
Page 35: Color
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. : You can make the color warm. : You can make the color cool.
Page 36: Vividness
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. : You can make images vivid. : You can make images faint. Select [AUTO] to restore to the original status.
Page 37: Picture Effect
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 38 (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. (Partial Color: Creates an image which retains the color Blue) blue, but converts others to black and white.
Page 39: Disp (Display Contents)
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)]. During playback, MENU t [Playback] t [Display Contents].
Page 40 Setting the screen display modes to be available You can select which LCD screen display modes can be selected in shooting mode with [DISP Button(Monitor)] (page 78). During playback Display Info. Shows recording information. Histogram Displays the luminance distribution graphically, in addition to recording information.
Page 41: 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 42: 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 43: 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]. Notes • You cannot use [Cont. Shooting] with the following functions: –...
Page 44: Spd Priority Cont
Spd Priority Cont. The camera continues to shoot as long as the shutter button is pressed. You can continuously shoot at a rate faster than that of [Cont. Shooting] (max. approximately 4 images per second/max. approximately 9 images in total*). * When attaching an E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens (supplied) (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Spd Priority Cont.].
Page 45 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: 10 Sets the 10-second delay self-timer. Sec) When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and beeps until the shutter operates.
Page 46 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 47: Bracket: Cont
Bracket: Cont. Shoots 3 images while automatically shifting the exposure from base, to darker, and 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 48: Iso (Iso)
Sets the luminous sensitivity. 1 ISO (ISO) on the control wheel t desired setting. Or, 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...
Page 49: Zoom
Using functions with the W/T (zoom) lever Zoom You can enlarge and shoot subjects using the zoom lens. Also, with the zoom feature of the camera, you can use a higher magnification zoom than the optical zoom factor of the zoom lens to magnify the image.
Page 50 Your purpose Clear Digital Image Zoom scale with optical zoom Image Zoom Size Zoom Zooming images by – trimming them in the About available range (without 1.4× deterioration of image quality). About 2× Giving priority to image About quality when zooming 2×* images.
Page 51: ( Image Index)
Image Index Displays multiple images at the same time. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to the playback mode. 2 Slide the W/T (zoom) lever to the W ( ) side. 6-image index appears. A 12-image index appears when you slide the W/T (zoom) lever to the W ( ) side again.
Page 52: 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 icon for recognized scene appears on the screen. The camera recognizes (Night Scene), (Tripod...
Page 53 Photo Creativity You can access the [Photo Creativity] menu by pressing the bottom part of the control wheel in [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto] mode. Using the [Photo Creativity] menu, you can change the settings with easy operations and achieve creative photography (page 32). Tips for shooting a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the...
Page 54: 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, and chooses the best image.
Page 55 Photo Creativity You can access the [Photo Creativity] menu by pressing the bottom part of the control wheel in [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto] mode. Using the [Photo Creativity] menu, you can change the settings with easy operations and achieve creative photography (page 32).
Page 56: Scene Selection
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. Accentuate the skin tones softly. (Landscape) Shoots the entire range of scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors.
Page 57 (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. (Anti Motion Allows you to shoot indoor shots without Blur) using the flash and reduces subject blur.
Page 58: Blurred
Sweep Panorama Allows you to create a panoramic image from composed images. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Sweep Panorama]. 2 Turn the control wheel to select a shooting direction. 3 Point the camera at the subject for which you want to set the brightness and focus, and then press the shutter button halfway down.
Page 59 • [Sweep Panorama] recording may be discontinued in the following situations: – You pan the camera too fast or too slow. – There is too much camera-shake. 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.
Page 60: 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 Select the shutter speed or aperture value by pressing the bottom of the control wheel. Each time you press the bottom of the control wheel, it switches betweeen the shutter speed and aperture value.
Page 61 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 Select the shutter speed by pressing the bottom of the control wheel. 3 Turn the control wheel counterclockwise until [BULB] is indicated.
Page 62: Running
Shutter Priority You can express the movement of a moving subject in various ways 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 63: Aperture Priority
Aperture Priority You can shoot by adjusting the aperture and changing the range in focus, or by defocusing the background. You can also adjust the aperture value during movie recording. 1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Aperture Priority]. 2 Select the desired value by turning the control wheel. Smaller F-value: The subject is in focus, but things in front of and beyond the subject are blurred.
Page 64: Program Auto
Program Auto While exposure (shutter speed and aperture) 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 65: Flash Mode
Flash Mode In dark environments, use the flash to shoot the subject brightly and to prevent camera- shake. When shooting against the sun, use the flash to lighten the image of the backlit subject. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Flash Mode] t desired mode.
Page 66: Measuring The Exact Distance To The Subject
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 67 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 sharper focus. Notes •...
Page 68: 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 69: 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 mode when the subject is motionless.
Page 70: Tracking Focus
Tracking Focus Continuously track a moving subject. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Tracking Focus]. 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 the tracking feature, select Target frame 3 Press the shutter button fully down.
Page 71: 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 72: Face Registration
Face Registration If you register faces in advance, the camera can detect the registered face as a priority 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.
Page 73: 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 74 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 75: Auto Object Framing
Auto Object Framing When the camera detects and shoots faces, subjects shot with macro or subjects captured using [Tracking Focus], the captured image is automatically trimmed into a suitable composition. Both the original and the trimmed images are saved. The trimmed image is recorded in the same size as the original image size.
Page 76: 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 77: Shooting Tip List
Shooting Tip List Allows you to search through all shooting tips in the camera. 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 78: 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 79 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 80 Tips for selecting the image size The images appear differently, depending on the mode selected. Standard Wide The images are scrolled when you press the center of the control wheel.
Page 81: 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. Notes • You cannot set this item when shooting in [Sweep Panorama] mode.
Page 82: 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.) Digital processing is not performed on this file format. Select this format to process images on a computer for professional purposes.
Page 83: Panorama Direction
Panorama Direction Sets the direction to pan the camera when you shoot [Sweep Panorama] images. 1 MENU t [Image Size] t [Panorama Direction] t desired mode. (Right) Pan the camera in the direction you set. (Left) (Up) (Down)
Page 84: 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 software “PlayMemories Home.”...
Page 85: 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]: [AVCHD] Bit-rate Recording 60i 24M(FX)*...
Page 86: 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 87 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 88: Custom White Balance
Custom White Balance 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t [Custom Setup]. 2 Hold the camera so that the white area fully covers the AF area located in the center, and then press the shutter button down. The shutter clicks and the calibrated values (color temperature and color filter) are displayed. 3 To call the custom white balance setting, MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t [Custom].
Page 89: 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 90: 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 91 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 92: Auto Hdr
Auto HDR Widens the range (gradations) so that you can record from bright parts to dark parts in correct brightness (HDR: 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 93 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) Disables the Picture Effect function. (Toy Camera) Creates the look of a Toy Camera photo with shaded corners and pronounced colors.
Page 94 (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 95: 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 96: Deleting 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 Notes...
Page 97: Still/Movie Select
Still/Movie Select Selects the unit of images to be played back. 1 MENU t [Playback] t [Still/Movie Select] t desired mode. Folder View(Still) Displays still images by folder. Folder View(MP4) Displays MP4 movies by folder. AVCHD View Displays AVCHD movies.
Page 98: 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 99: 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 on registered images (DPOF: Digital Print Order Format). 1 MENU t [Playback] t [Specify Printing] t desired setting. DPOF Setup Multiple Img.
Page 100 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, and then press the top/bottom parts of the control wheel.
Page 101: 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 portion you want to see by pressing the top/bottom/right/left side of the control wheel.
Page 102 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 103 Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. mark is displayed on protected 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 104: 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 105: Ael W/ Shutter
AEL w/ shutter Sets whether or not to fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down. Fixes the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down. Does not fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down.
Page 106: 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 107: 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 108: 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 109: 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 110: 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 Place main subjects close to one of the grid lines that divide the image into thirds for a well-balanced composition.
Page 111: Peaking Level
Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color in manual focus. This function is useful for macro or portrait shooting that requires fine focus adjustments. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Peaking Level] t desired setting. High Sets the peaking level to high.
Page 112: 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. Notes • This function cannot be set when [Peaking Level] is set to [Off].
Page 113: 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 49). 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 114: Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom Sets whether to use [Digital Zoom] or not when the zoom feature of the camera is used (page 49). Zooms an image with higher magnification than [Clear Image Zoom] but the image quality deteriorates compared to [Clear Image Zoom]. This feature can be also available in movie recording.
Page 115: Self-Portrait Self-Timer
Self-portrait Self-timer Sets whether 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]. Automatically sets the shooting mode to the 3-second delay self- timer when the LCD screen is tilted upward about 180 degrees.
Page 116: 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 117: Mf Assist
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 118: 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 119: Vivid Green
Color Space The way colors are represented using 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 120 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 121: 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 option when you attach the camera on an astronomical telescope, etc.
Page 122: Long Exposure Nr
Long Exposure NR When you set the shutter speed to one second or longer (long exposure shooting), noise reduction is turned on for the duration that the shutter is open. With the function turned on, the grainy noise typical of long exposures is reduced. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Long Exposure NR] t desired setting.
Page 123: High Iso Nr
High ISO NR When shooting with high ISO sensitivity, the camera reduces noise that becomes more noticeable when the camera sensitivity is high. When noise reduction is in effect, a message may appear and you cannot take another picture. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [High ISO NR] t desired setting. Normal Activates high ISO noise reduction normally.
Page 124: 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. Notes •...
Page 125: 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. Notes •...
Page 126: 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. Notes •...
Page 127: Face Priority Tracking
Face Priority Tracking Sets whether to give priority to tracking a certain face when the camera detects that face during tracking focus. 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 128: 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. Notes • The sound of the lens and the camera in operation will also be recorded, when [On] is selected.
Page 129: 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 130: Af Micro Adj
[±0], or reset the values of all the lenses using [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. Do not perform [AF Micro Adj.] with an unsupported lens.
Page 131: 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 132: Movie Button
MOVIE Button Sets whether or not to activate the MOVIE button. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [MOVIE Button] t desired setting. Activates the MOVIE button. Deactivates the MOVIE button.
Page 133: 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 Soft key B Setting Shoot.
Page 134 Custom 1 to 6 The default setting of each Available functions [Custom] item [Custom 1] AF/MF Select [Custom 2] Autofocus Mode [Custom 3] Autofocus Area Face Detection Smile Shutter Auto Object Framing Soft Skin Effect Quality [Custom 4] White Balance [Custom 5] Metering Mode DRO/Auto HDR...
Page 135: 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 [Soft key B Setting]. 2 Select [AEL toggle].
Page 136 Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Beep] t desired setting. Sound will be emitted when you press the control wheel or soft keys. Turns off the audible signal.
Page 137 Language Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [ Language] t desired language.
Page 138: 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 139: 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 140: Help Guide Display
Help Guide Display You can set whether to display the help guide 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 141: Power Save
Power Save 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 [Power Save] t desired setting. [Power Saving Start Time] is automatically set to [10 Sec]. If you do not operate the camera for a given period of time, the brightness of the LCD screen is reduced.
Page 142: Power Saving Start Time
Power Saving Start Time You can set time intervals to switch to power save mode. To return to shooting mode, perform an operation such as pressing the shutter button halfway down. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Power Saving Start Time] t desired setting. 30 Min Switches to power save mode after the set time.
Page 143: 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 144: 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 145: 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 146: 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 147: 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 148: 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 163 on “BRAVIA” Sync. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [CTRL FOR HDMI] t desired setting.
Page 149: Usb Connection
USB Connection Selects the appropriate USB connection method for each computer or USB device connected to the camera. 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 150: Usb Lun Setting
USB LUN Setting Enhances compatibility by limiting of USB connection functions. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [USB LUN Setting] t desired setting. Multi Normally, use [Multi]. Single Set [USB LUN Setting] to [Single] only if you cannot make a connection.
Page 151 Version Displays the version of your camera and lens. Confirm the version when a firmware update is released. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Version]. Notes • An update can be performed only when the battery level is (3 remaining battery icons) or more. We recommend that you use a sufficiently charged battery pack or the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately).
Page 152: 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 153: Initialize
Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you activate [Initialize], the images are retained. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Initialize] t desired setting. Reset Default Initializes the main setting to the default settings. • The following settings are not reset: –...
Page 154 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 155: File Number
File Number Selects the method to use to assign file numbers to still images and MP4 movies. 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 156: 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 157: Select Shoot. Folder
Select Shoot. Folder When a [Standard Form] folder is selected under [Folder Name] and there are 2 or more folders, you can select the recording folder to which still images and MP4 movies are recorded. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Select Shoot. Folder] t desired folder. Notes •...
Page 158: New Folder
New Folder Creates a new folder in the memory card to which still images and MP4 movies are recorded. 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 folder number one greater than the largest folder number currently used.
Page 159: Recover Image Db
Recover Image DB When inconsistencies are caused in the image database file by processing files on computers, etc., images on the memory card will not be played back on this camera. If these inconsistencies happen, the camera repairs the file. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Recover Image DB] t OK.
Page 160: 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 161: 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 162: Viewing Images On A
On “PhotoTV HD” This camera is compatible with the “PhotoTV HD” standard. If you connect Sony PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable (sold separately), the TV is set to the image quality suitable for viewing still images, and a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality.
Page 163 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 164: Using With Your Computer
Using with your computer Use following software to allow more versatile use of images shot with your camera. • “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 165 Recommended computer environment (Mac) The following computer environment is recommended when using the software and importing images via a USB connection. OS (pre-installed) USB Connection: Mac OS X v10.3 – v10.8 “Image Data Converter Ver.4”: Mac OS X v10.5, v10.6 (Snow Leopard), v10.7 (Lion), v10.8 (Mountain Lion) “Image Data CPU: Intel processor, such as Intel Core Solo/Core Duo/Core 2...
Page 166: Installing The Software
Installing “Image Data Converter” (Windows/Mac) Log on as Administrator. 1 Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the following URL. For Windows: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ For Mac: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ 2 Follow the instruction on the screen to complete the installation. Using “PlayMemories Home”...
Page 167 “PlayMemories Home” and select [PlayMemories Home Help Guide] from the [Help] menu. “PlayMemories Home” support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/ Using “Image Data Converter” With “Image Data Converter,” you can do the following: • You can play back and edit images recorded in RAW format with various corrections, such as tone curve and sharpness.
Page 168: 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 169: Disconnecting The Camera From The Computer
The image is displayed. The software for Mac computers For details on other software for Mac computers, access the following URL: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ Disconnecting the camera from the computer Complete steps 1 and 2 below before performing the following operations: • Disconnecting the USB cable.
Page 170: Creating A Movie Disc
Disc type/usage Record setting Player available Blu-ray Disc playback devices (Sony Blu-ray Disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.) You can keep high-definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format playback devices (Sony Blu-ray Disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.)
Page 171 (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 172 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/ An Internet connection environment is required to install the add-on software. See “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” for details.
Page 173 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 select Tools in the upper right of the screen t (Create Discs) t...
Page 174: 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 175: Troubleshooting
2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about 1 minute, re-insert the battery pack, and then turn on the power. 3 Reset the settings (page 153). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed.
Page 176 The charge lamp on the camera flashes when charging the battery pack. • You can use an NP-FW50 battery pack only. Make sure that the battery is NP-FW50. • If you charge a battery pack that has not been used for a long time, the charge lamp on the camera may flash.
Page 177 The flash does not work. • Press the (flash pop-up) button to pop up the flash. • You cannot use a flash with the following recording mode: – [Bracket: Cont.] – [Sweep Panorama] – [Night Scene], [Hand-held Twilight] and [Anti Motion Blur] in [Scene Selection] –...
Page 178: Viewing Images
The eyes of the subject come out red. • Activate the [Red Eye Reduction] function (page 107). • Get close to the subject, and shoot the subject within the flash range using the flash. Dots appear and remain on the LCD screen. •...
Page 179: Memory Card
Computers Not sure if the OS of the computer is compatible with the camera. • Check “Recommended computer environment” (page 164). The computer does not recognize the camera. • Check that the camera is turned on. • When the battery level is low, install the charged battery pack, or use the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately).
Page 180 • The camera has been left unused for sometime with a low battery or no battery pack. Charge the battery pack and set the date again (page 138). If the message appears every time you charge the battery pack, the internal rechargeable battery may be exhausted. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Page 181 • If an AC-PW20 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 trying these solutions, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. “--E-” appears on the screen.
Page 182: Warning Messages
• 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 183 Camera Error. Turn power off then on. • Turn the power off, remove the battery pack, and then re-insert it. If the message appears frequently, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Image DataBase File error • There is something wrong occurred in the Image Database File. Select [Setup] t [Recover Image DB].
Page 184 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 185: Using The Camera Abroad
Others Using the camera abroad You can use the AC Adaptor in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz. Notes • An electronic voltage transformer is unnecessary and its use may cause a malfunction. On TV color systems To view movies shot using this camera on a TV, the camera and TV must use the same color television system.
Page 186 Memory card You can use following memory cards with this camera: “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, “Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media, SD memory card, SDHC memory card, and SDXC memory card. Notes • Memory card formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with the camera. •...
Page 187 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” media. • To use a “Memory Stick Micro” media with the camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Micro”...
Page 188: 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 189 How to store the battery pack • To maintain the battery pack’s function, charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it in the camera at least once a year before storing it. Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place. •...
Page 190: 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/or burn. • Remove the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) or disconnect the USB cable from the camera.
Page 191: 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 192 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 193: 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 194: Cleaning The Camera
Cleaning Cleaning the camera Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, and then wipe the surface with a dry cloth. To avoid damaging the finish or casing, follow the instructions below. – Do not use the chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide, etc.
Page 195 Index Index Connection Computer ............168 AdobeRGB ............119 TV ...............162 AEL button ............135 Cont. Shooting ............43 AEL toggle ............135 Continuous AF ............69 AEL w/ shutter ..........105 Contrast ...............95 AF Illuminator ..........106 Control wheel .............20 AF Micro Adj........... 130 Creative Style .............95 AF/MF Select .............
Page 196 Live View Display ..........108 Long Exposure NR ...........122 Face Detection ........... 71 Face Priority Tracking ........127 Face Registration ..........72 Mac ..............166 File Format ............84 Macro ..............56 File Number ............. 155 Manual Exposure ..........60 Fill-flash ............. 65 Manual Focus .............66 Flash Comp.
Page 197 Program Auto ............. 64 SteadyShot ............120 Program Shift ............. 64 Still/Movie Select ..........97 Protect .............. 103 Sunset ..............56 Superior Auto .............54 Sweep Panorama ..........58 Quality ............... 82 Tracking Focus ...........70 RAW ..............82 Troubleshooting ..........175 Rear Sync............65 Record Setting ............ 85 USB Connection ..........149 Recover Image DB ...........
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