NEX-3/NEX-5/NEX-5C The 3D functions provided by this firmware update are described in this booklet. Please refer to the “Instruction Manual” and the “α Handbook” contained on the supplied CD-ROM.
3D Functions 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 monitor of this camera and a non-3D TV. Shooting To shoot 3D images, sweep the camera as illustrated. Viewing Connect the camera to a 3D TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately) (page 9). 1 To the HDMI connector HDMI cable 2 To the HDMI terminal z File name of the 3D image A 3D image consists of both JPEG and MPO files.
D functions provided New functions are provided to the menu by this firmware update. Menu New items provided Functions Shoot Mode 3D Sweep Panorama Sets 3D image shooting. Camera 3D Panorama Direct. Sets the shooting direction for 3D images. Image Size 3D Panorama: Image Size Selects the size of 3D images. Playback Slide Show t Image Type Automatically plays back 3D images only on a 3D TV connected to the camera. Playback 3D Viewing Plays back 3D images on a 3D TV connected to the camera.
3D Sweep Panorama Allows you to create a 3D image from composed images. 1 [Menu] t [Shoot Mode] t [3D 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 monitor. Guidance bar Notes • If you cannot pan the camera across the entire subject within the given time, a gray area occurs in the composed image.
z Tips for shooting a 3D image Pan the camera in an arc at a constant speed in the direction indicated on the LCD screen, taking the following points into account. You should pan at about half speed of that in normal sweep panorama shooting. • Shoot a still subject. • Maintain a sufficient distance between the subject and the background. • Shoot 3D images in a bright place, such as outdoors.
3D Panorama Direct. Sets the direction to pan the camera when you shoot 3D Sweep Panorama images. 1 [Menu] t [Camera] t [3D Panorama Direct.] t desired mode. (Right) Pan the camera from the left to the right. (Left) Pan the camera from the right to the left.
Image Size Sets the image size to shoot 3D Sweep Panorama images. 1 [Menu] t [Image Size] t [3D Panorama: Image Size] t desired mode. (16:9) Horizontal: 1920 × 1080 Horizontal: 4912 × 1080 (Standard) Horizontal: 7152 × 1080 (Wide) z Tips for selecting the image size The 3D 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.
Image Type Plays back only 3D images in Slide Show on the 3D TV connected to the camera. 1 [Menu] t [Playback] t [Slide Show] t [Image Type] t desired mode. All Plays back all still images on the memory card as normal images. Display 3D Only Plays back 3D images only.
3D Viewing To view 3D panorama images recorded on the camera on a 3D TV, set as follows. Connect the camera to a 3D TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately). 1 Connect the camera to the 3D TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately). 2 [Menu] t [Playback] t [3D Viewing] t [OK]. 1 To the HDMI connector HDMI cable 3D panorama images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen. When [Standard] or [Wide] is selected, you can scroll 3D panorama images by pressing the center of the control wheel.
