4-453-051-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Preparing the camera Mastering the basic operation Instruction Manual E-mount Using the recording functions Using the playback functions Checking the functions available Viewing images on a computer Others NEX-3N
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 your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. NEX-3N Serial No. ______________________________ Model No. AC-UB10C/AC-UB10D Serial No. ______________________________ WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
• 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. • Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children. • Keep the battery pack dry. • Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony. • Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions.
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Table of contents Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items ..............................................9 Identifying parts ................................................................10 Charging the battery pack ................................................13 Attaching/removing the lens .............................................18 Inserting a memory card (sold separately) .......................20 Turning on the camera and setting the clock ...................
Checking the functions available Menu list ........................................................................... 49 Functions available for each shooting mode ................... 58 Flash modes available...................................................... 59 Viewing images on a computer What you can do with software ........................................ 60 Installing the software....................................................... 62 Others Checking the number of recordable images ..........
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 quantity. x Comes with all models • Camera (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (not supplied in the U.S.A. and Canada) • Shoulder strap (1) Preparing the camera • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) * Multiple power cords may be supplied with your camera.
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details on operation for the parts.
G Memory card insertion slot (20) H HDMI micro jack (48) I MOVIE button (26) J Soft key A (31) K Control wheel (30) L Soft key C (31) M Soft key B (31) Preparing the camera A (Flash pop-up) button (45) B LCD screen You can adjust the LCD screen to an easily viewable angle, such as for a low-position shooting. Tilt the LCD screen upward about 180 degrees when you take a selfportrait.
E Speaker F Tripod socket hole E55 – 210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (supplied with NEX-3NY) • 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. Preparing the camera x Lens See page 83 on the specifications of the lenses. E PZ 16 – 50 mm F3.5-5.
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. The battery pack 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. To avoid missing an opportunity to shoot, charge the battery pack again before you shoot. Set the power switch to OFF.
Preparing the camera 4 Close the cover. 5 Connect the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied), using the micro USB cable (supplied). Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket). Power cord (Mains lead) The charge lamp lights orange, and charging starts. • Set the power switch to OFF while charging the battery. If the power switch is set to ON, the camera cannot charge the battery. • When the charge lamp flashes, remove and re-insert the battery pack.
Notes Preparing the camera • If the charge lamp on the camera flashes when the AC Adaptor is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket), this indicates that charging is temporarily stopped because the temperature is outside the recommended range. When the temperature gets back within the appropriate range, the charging resumes. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 ºF and 86 ºF).
x Charging by connecting to a computer The battery pack (supplied) can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a micro USB cable. To a USB jack Preparing the camera Notes • Note the following points when charging via a computer: – If the camera is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the laptop battery level decreases. Do not leave the camera connected to a computer for an extended period of time.
x Checking the remaining battery level Check the level with the following indicators and percent figures displayed on the LCD screen. “Battery exhausted.” Battery level High You cannot Low shoot any more image. Preparing the camera Notes • The displayed battery power level may not be correct under certain circumstances.
Attaching/removing the lens Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before you attach or remove the lens. 1 If the cap or the packaging lid is attached, remove it from the camera or the lens. Preparing the camera • Quickly change the lens somewhere away from dusty locations so as to prevent dust or debris from entering the camera. 2 Mount the lens by aligning the white index marks on the lens and the camera. • Hold the camera’s face downward to prevent the dust from entering into the camera.
x Removing the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. Preparing the camera Lens release button Notes • If dust or debris gets inside the camera while you are changing the lens and adheres to the surface of the image sensor (the part that converts the light source to a digital signal), it may appear as dark spots on the image, depending on the shooting environment.
Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Preparing the camera 1 Open the cover. 2 Insert a memory card. • Insert the memory card until it clicks as illustrated. Check on the direction of the notched corner. 3 GB 20 Close the cover.
x Memory cards that you can use You can use following types of memory cards with this camera. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all types of the memory cards.
Turning on the camera and setting the clock When you turn on the camera for the first time, the screen to set date and time appears. 1 Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera. Preparing the camera The screen to set date and time appears. • To turn off the camera, set the power switch to OFF. GB 22 2 Press the center of the control wheel. 3 Select your area by pressing the left or right of the control wheel and press the center.
4 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. 5 Preparing the camera Daylight Svg.: Turns on or off the daylight saving time setting. Date Format: Selects the format to display date. • Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM. Repeat step 4 to set other items, and then press the center of the control wheel. Notes • You cannot superimpose the date on images on this camera.
Mastering the basic operation Shooting still images In (Intelligent Auto) mode, the camera analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings. 1 Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera. 2 Point the camera to the subject.
4 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. When the focus is confirmed, a beep sounds and z indicator lights up. Focus indicator 5 Press the shutter button fully down. Mastering the basic operation When shooting faces, close-up (macro) subjects, or subjects tracked by [Tracking Focus], the camera analyzes the scene and automatically trims the captured image into a suitable composition. Both the original and the trimmed images are saved.
Recording movies 1 Point the camera to the subject. 2 Press the MOVIE button to start recording. Mastering the basic operation • Focus and brightness are adjusted automatically. • If you press the shutter button halfway down during recording, you will be able to focus more quickly. 3 MOVIE button 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.
Playing back images 1 Press the button. (Playback) The last recorded image is displayed on the LCD screen. • Slide the W/T (zoom) lever to the T ( ) side to enlarge the displayed image. • By sliding the W/T (zoom) lever to the W ( ) side, you can play back images as an image index. W/T (zoom) lever (Playback) button Mastering the basic operation x Selecting the image Turn the control wheel and select the image.
During movie playback Control wheel operation Pause/resume Press the center. Fast-forward Press the right, or turn the control wheel clockwise. Fast-rewind Press the left, or turn the control wheel counterclockwise. Forward slow playback Turn clockwise during pause. Reverse slow playback* Turn counterclockwise during pause. Adjust sound volume Press the bottom t top/bottom. * The movie is played back frame-by-frame.
Deleting images You can delete the image that is currently displayed. 1 Press 2 Press the center of the control wheel. Mastering the basic operation • Select (Delete). to quit the operation. z Deleting several images Select MENU t [Playback] t [Delete] to select and delete several images at the same time.
Operating the camera The control wheel and soft keys allow you to use various functions of the camera. x Control wheel Mastering the basic operation 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) is assigned to the control wheel. When you turn or press the top/bottom/left/right parts of the control wheel following the on-screen display, you can select setting items.
x Soft keys The soft keys have different roles, depending on the purpose. The assigned role (function) of each soft key is shown on the screen. To use the function shown at the upper right corner of the screen, press soft key A. To use the function shown at the lower right corner of the screen, press soft key B. To use the function shown at the center, press the center of the control wheel (soft key C). In this manual, the soft keys are indicated by the icon or the function shown on the screen.
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. x Help Guides The camera displays the Help Guides to explain the selected function, when you change the setting, etc. You can hide the Help Guides by selecting MENU t [Setup] t [Help Guide Display] t [Off].
Using the recording functions Using the camera’s zoom feature With the camera’s zoom feature, you can increase the magnification to a scale greater than that of the optical zoom scale of the lens. 1 Slide the W/T (zoom) lever. Using the recording functions • If you use a lens with power zoom, the camera shifts automatically to the zoom feature of the camera when the magnification scale is greater than that of the optical zoom.
Setting the function using [Photo Creativity] You can operate the camera intuitively using [Photo Creativity], since the [Photo Creativity] screen is designed for more intuitive operations than a normal screen. You can shoot a subject with easy operations and obtain creative photos easily. 1 Select MENU t [Shoot Mode] t (Intelligent Auto) or (Superior Auto). 2 Press the bottom of the control wheel. The [Photo Creativity] screen appears.
x Defocusing the background easily (Background Defocus Control) 1 Select 2 Defocus the background by turning the control wheel. (Bkground Defocus) (page 34). Using the recording functions : You can focus on both the subject and the background. : You can defocus the background. • Select AUTO to restore the original status. • You can record a movie with a value adjusted with the defocusing effect.
x Picture Effect GB 36 1 Select 2 Select the desired effect by turning the control wheel. (Picture Effect) (page 34). (Off): Disables 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. (Posterization: Color): Creates a high contrast, abstract look by heavily emphasizing primary colors. (Posterization: B/W): Creates a high contrast, abstract look in black and white.
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. 1 Press (Exposure Comp.) on the control wheel. • When you select [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto], the [Photo Creativity] screen appears. 2 Turn the control wheel to select the desired value, and press the center. Using the recording functions • When the image is too bright, set [Exposure Comp.] toward –. • When the image is too dark, set [Exposure Comp.
z Shooting continuously using the self-timer Select (Self-timer(Cont)) from continuous recording after 10 seconds. (Drive Mode). The camera starts z Shooting automatically with Self-portrait Tilt the LCD screen upward about 180 degrees and direct the lens toward yourself to take a selfportrait. The 3-second delay self-timer is automatically selected in the default setting. Shooting still images continuously The camera records images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button.
Changing the screen display (DISP) 1 Press DISP (Display Contents) on the control wheel. 2 Press DISP repeatedly to select the desired mode. Using the recording functions 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]. Display All Info.: Shows recording information. Big Font Size Disp.: Shows only major items in a larger size. No Disp. Info.
2 Turn the control wheel to select the desired setting value, and press the center of the control wheel. ISO AUTO: The camera sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. (ISO 200-ISO 3200) ISO 200-ISO 16000: When shooting moving subjects or in dark locations, you can decrease subject blur by increasing the ISO sensitivity. Notes • In modes that fix the shutter speed, you cannot decrease subject blur even if you increase the ISO sensitivity.
x Scene Selection 1 Select SCN (Scene Selection) (page 40). 2 Turn the control wheel to select the desired mode, and press the center. Using the recording functions (Portrait): Blurs away backgrounds and sharpens the subject. Accentuate skin tones softly. (Landscape): Shoots the entire range of scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors. (Macro): Shoots close-ups of the subjects such as flowers, insects, food, or small items.
x Sweep Panorama While you pan the camera, the camera shoots several images and composes them into one panoramic image. 1 Set the shooting mode to (page 40). 2 Point the camera at the subject for which you want to set the brightness and focus, and then press the shutter button halfway down. (Sweep Panorama) This part will not be taken. 3 Keep the shutter button pressed halfway down and point the camera at the edge of the subject, and then press the shutter button fully down.
z Playing back scrolling panoramic images You can scroll panoramic images from the beginning to the end by pressing the center of the control wheel while panoramic images are being displayed. Press the center of the control wheel again to pause. • Panoramic images shot with other cameras may not be displayed or scrolled correctly. This indicator shows the displayed area of the whole panoramic image.
x Aperture Priority You can shoot by adjusting the aperture and changing the focus range, or background defocusing. 1 Select A (Aperture Priority) (page 40). 2 Turn the control wheel to select the desired value. • You can record a movie with a value adjusted with [Aperture Priority]. x Program Auto/Superior Auto In [Superior Auto] mode, the camera shoots with higher quality than [Intelligent Auto] mode. The camera performs composite shooting as necessary.
Selecting the flash mode 1 When you want to fire the flash, press the (flash popup) button to pop up the flash. • When you do not intend to use the flash, push it back in place with your finger. (flash pop-up) button Select MENU t [Camera] t [Flash Mode]. 3 Turn the control wheel to select the desired mode, and press the center. Using the recording functions 2 (Flash Off): Does not fire even if the flash is raised. (Autoflash): Fires in dark environments or when shooting towards bright light.
The flash range (approx.) The range of the flash depends on the ISO sensitivity and aperture value. F2.8 F3.5 F5.6 ISO 200 1 m – 2.1 m (3.3 feet – 6.9 feet) 1 m – 1.7 m (3.3 feet – 5.5 feet) 1 m – 1.1 m (3.3 feet – 3.5 feet) ISO 3200 4 m – 8.4 m 3.2 m – 6.8 m 2 m – 4.2 m (13.3 feet – 27.7 feet) (10.6 feet – 22.1 feet) (6.6 feet – 13.8 feet) Notes • When attaching a 16-50 mm/F3.5-5.6 lens (supplied), the flash may be blocked off for a wide angle.
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. In the case of movies, the larger the bit-rate, the higher the image quality. 1 Select MENU t [Image Size] t [Image Size]. For movie recording, select MENU t [Image Size] t [Record Setting].
Using the playback functions Viewing images on a TV To view images on the camera using a TV, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI connector are required. 1 Connect the camera to the TV To the HDMI using an HDMI cable (sold connector separately). HDMI cable To the HDMI micro jack Notes • Use an HDMI micro jack on one end (for the camera), and a plug suitable for connecting your TV on the other end.
Checking the functions available Menu list When you press MENU, the 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. x Shoot Mode Allows you to select a shooting mode, such as exposure mode, panoramic, Scene Selection. Shoots images with a wider range of shooting functions than those of Intelligent Auto shooting.
x Camera Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. GB 50 Drive Mode Selects the drive mode, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket shooting. (Single Shooting/Cont. Shooting/Spd Priority Cont./ Self-timer/Self-timer(Cont)/ Bracket: Cont.) Flash Mode Selects the method used to fire the flash. (Flash Off/Autoflash/Fill-flash/Slow Sync./Rear Sync.) AF/MF Select Selects auto focusing or manual focusing.
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. Info./Histogram) DISP Button(Monitor) Sets the screen display modes to be displayed on the LCD screen by pressing the DISP button. (Graphic Display/Display All Info./Big Font Size Disp./No Disp. Info./Histogram) x Image Size Allows you to set the image size and aspect ratio, etc. Still Image Size Selects the image size. (3:2: L: 16M/ M: 8.
x Brightness/Color Allows you to make brightness settings such as metering mode, and color settings such as white balance. GB 52 Exposure Comp. Compensates for the brightness of the entire image. (–3.0EV to +3.0EV) ISO Sets the ISO sensitivity. (ISO AUTO/ISO 200 - ISO 16000) White Balance Adjusts the color tones according to the ambient light conditions. (Auto WB/Daylight/Shade/Cloudy/Incandescent/ Fluor.: Warm White/Fluor.: Cool White/Fluor.: Day White/Fluor.: Daylight/Flash/C.Temp.
x Playback Allows you to set playback functions. Delete Deletes images. (Multiple Img./All in Folder/All AVCHD view files) Still/Movie Select Allows you to determine how to group the playback images (View mode). (Folder View(Still)/Folder View(MP4)/AVCHD View) Slide Show Plays back images automatically. (Repeat/Interval/Image Type) Specify Printing Selects the images to print, or makes printing settings.
GB 54 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. (Rule of 3rds Grid/Square Grid/Diag. + Square Grid/ Off) Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color.
Sets whether or not to release the shutter when there is no lens. (Enable/Disable) Long Exposure NR Sets the noise reduction processing for long exposure shootings. (On/Off) High ISO NR Sets the noise reduction processing for high ISO sensitivity shootings. (Normal/Low) Lens Comp.: Shading Compensates for the shaded corners of the screen. (Auto/Off) Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber. Reduces the color deviation at the corners of the screen. (Auto/Off) Lens Comp.
Main Settings Menu start Selects a first-displayed menu from the top menu or the last menu screen. (Top/Previous) MOVIE Button Sets whether or not to activate the MOVIE button. (On/Off) Custom Key Settings Assigns functions to the soft keys or the right side of the control wheel. (Soft key B Setting/Right Key Setting/Custom) Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. (On/Off) Language GB 56 Selects the language used on the screen. Date/Time Setup Sets the date and time.
USB LUN Setting Enhances compatibility by limiting the functions of USB connection. Normally, use [Multi], and if you cannot make a connection, set it to [Single]. (Multi/Single) Version Displays the camera and lens versions. Demo Mode Sets whether or not to display the demonstration with movies. (On/Off) Initialize Resets the camera to the default settings. (Reset Default/Factory Reset) Memory Card Tool Formats the memory card.
Functions available for each shooting mode The functions you can use depend on the selected shooting mode. In the table below, indicates the function is available, and a – indicates the function is not available. The functions you cannot use are displayed in gray on the screen. Shoot Mode (Intelligent Auto) SCN (Scene Selection) Exposure Comp. Self-timer Cont.
Flash modes available The flash modes you can select depend on the shooting mode and functions selected. In the table below, indicates the function is available, and a – indicates the function is not available. The flash modes you cannot select are displayed in gray on the screen.
Viewing images on a computer What you can do with software To utilize images recorded with the camera, use the following software: • “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. “PlayMemories Home” is required when importing AVCHD movies to your computer.
Notes • An Internet connection is required to install “PlayMemories Home.” • An Internet connection is required to use “PlayMemories Online” or other network services. “PlayMemories Online” or other network services may not be available in some countries or regions. • “PlayMemories Home” is not compatible with Macs. Use the applications that are installed on your Mac. For details, visit the following URL: http://www.sony.co.
Installing the software x Installing “PlayMemories Home” 1 Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the following URL, then click [Install] t [Run]. www.sony.net/pm 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. To the Multi/Micro USB Terminal • When the message to connect the camera to a computer is displayed, connect the camera and computer To a USB jack using the micro USB cable (supplied).
x Installing “Image Data Converter” 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. x Viewing “Image Data Converter Guide” For details on how to use “Image Data Converter,” refer to the “Image Data Converter Guide.
Others Checking the number of recordable images Once you insert a memory card into the camera and set the power switch to ON, the number of images that can be recorded (should you continue to shoot using the current settings) is displayed on the LCD screen. Notes • When “0” (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, the memory card is full. Replace the memory card with another one, or delete images in the current memory card (page 29).
Movies The following table shows the approximate recording times available. These are the total times for all movie files.
x Recordable time and number of recordable shooting/ playback images on a single charge of the battery pack Recordable time Number of images Shooting (Still images) Approx. 240 min. Approx. 480 images Movie recording Approx. 110 min. – Continuous movie recording Approx. 170 min. – Playback (Still images) Approx. 400 min. Approx. 8 000 images • The table above shows the approximate recordable time or number of images when using a fully charged battery pack.
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 A Display Indication Shoot Mode PASM Scene Selection Graphic display Scene Recognition icon Movie recording Memory card/ Upload Others 100 Number of recordable still images 123Min Recordable time of movies Playback Aspect ratio of still images 16M 14M 8.4M 7.1M 4M 3.
Display Indication RAW RAW+J FINE STD Image quality of still images 60i/50i Recording mode of movies 60i/50i Display View mode (Still/ Movie Select) 101-0012 24p/25p Indication Digital Zoom 24p/25p Playback folder – File number Protect Print order 100% Remaining battery B Flash charge in progress Display Indication Soft keys AF illuminator Live view Does not record sound during movie recording C Display Flash Mode/Red Eye Reduction Wind noise reduction is activated SteadyShot/ SteadySh
Display Indication Focus area mode Face Detection White Balance AWB 7500K D Display Indication z Focus status 1/125 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value ±0.0 Metered manual ±0.
Learning more about the camera (α Handbook) The “α Handbook” can be downloaded from the Internet. Refer to the “α Handbook” for in-depth instructions on the many camera functions. 1 Access the Sony support page. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/ 2 Select your country or region. 3 Search for the model name of your camera within the support page. • Check the model name on the bottom of your camera.
Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 71 to 75. Also refer to “α Handbook” (PDF). 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, reinsert the battery pack, and then turn on the power. 3 Reset the settings (page 57). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed.
The power turns off suddenly. • When the camera or battery pack is too warm, the camera displays a warning message and turns off automatically to protect the camera. • 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 by means such as pressing the shutter button halfway down. The charge lamp on the camera flashes when charging the battery pack. • You can only use an NP-FW50 battery pack.
Shooting images Nothing is displayed on the LCD screen when the power is turned on. • If you do not operate the camera for given period of time, the camera turns to power saving mode. To cancel the power save, operate the camera, such as pressing the shutter button halfway down. The shutter does not release. • You are using a memory card with a write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position. • Check the free capacity of the memory card.
The flash takes too long to recharge. • The flash has been fired in succession in a short period. When the flash has been fired in succession, the recharging process may take longer than usual to avoid overheating of the flash. Shadows appear at the bottom of an image shot using the flash. • When attaching a 16-50 mm/F3.5-5.6 lens (supplied), the flash may be blocked off for a wide angle. Move the focal length of the lens slightly more to the tele side, and shoot from a distance.
Dots appear and remain on the LCD screen. • This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded (page 76). The image is blurred. • The picture was taken in a dark location without the flash, resulting in camera-shake. The use of a tripod or the flash is recommended (page 45). [Hand-held Twilight] and [Anti Motion Blur] in [Scene Selection] (page 41) are also effective in reducing blur. The exposure value is flashing on the LCD screen.
Precautions On the functions available with the camera Your camera is 1080 60i-compatible or 1080 50i-compatible. To check whether the camera is 1080 60i-compatible or 1080 50i-compatible, check for the following marks on the bottom of the camera. 1080 60i-compatible camera: 60i 1080 50i-compatible camera: 50i • Magnets are attached to the camera as illustrated. Do not place objects affected by magnetic fields, such as credit cards, near the camera.
On using the lenses and accessories It is recommended that you use Sony lenses/accessories designed to suit the characteristics of this camera. Using the products of other manufacturers may cause the camera not to operate to its capability, or result in accidents and malfunctions of the camera. Do not use/store the camera in the following places On the grip The grip is applied with a special coating. The grip may be discolored if it is rubbed with dark colored cloth, leather, etc.
On moisture condensation If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the camera. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera. How to prevent moisture condensation When bringing the camera from a cold place to a warm place, seal the camera in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to conditions at the new location over about an hour.
On recording/playback • Do not use the camera near a place that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. The camera may not be able to record or play back properly. • Using the camera in sandy or dusty place may cause malfunctions. • If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before using the camera (page 78). • Do not shake or strike the camera. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record images, this may render the memory card unusable, or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss.
Notes on playing movies on other devices The pictures used in this manual • This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 High Profile for AVCHD format recording. Movies recorded in AVCHD format with this camera cannot be played by the following devices. – Other devices compatible with AVCHD format that does not support High Profile – Devices incompatible with the AVCHD format • This camera also uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile for MP4 format recording.
Specifications Camera [Shutter] [System] Type: Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type Speed range: Still images: 1/4 000 second to 30 seconds, BULB Movies: 1/4 000 second to 1/4 second (1/3 EV step), 1080 60i-compatible device up to 1/30 second in AUTO mode 1080 50i-compatible device up to 1/25 second in AUTO mode Flash sync speed: 1/160 second Camera type: Interchangeable lens digital camera Lens: E-mount lens [Image sensor] Image sensor: APS-C format (23.5 mm × 15.
[Others] Exif Print: Compatible PRINT Image Matching III: Compatible DPOF: Compatible Dimensions (CIPA compliant) (Approx.): 109.9 mm × 62.0 mm × 34.6 mm (4 3/8 inches × 2 1/2 inches × 1 3/8 inches) (W/H/D) Mass (CIPA compliant) (Approx.): 269 g (9.5 oz) (including battery and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media) 210 g (7.4 oz) (camera only) Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) File format: Still image: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline) compliant, RAW (Sony ARW 2.
Lens Lens Camera Equivalent 35 mm-format focal length2) (mm) Lens groups–elements E16 – 50 mm zoom lens1) E55 – 210 mm zoom lens NEX-3NL/3NY NEX-3NY 24 – 75 82.5 – 315 8–9 9–13 83° – 32° 28.2° – 7.8° Minimum focus3) (m (feet)) 0.25 – 0.3 (0.82 – 1) 1.0 (3.28) Maximum magnification (×) 0.215 0.225 f/22 – f/36 f/22 – f/32 40.5 49 64.7 × 29.9 (2 5/8 × 1 3/16) 63.8 × 108 (2 5/8 × 4 3/8) Mass (Approx. g (oz.)) 116 (4.1) 345 (12.
Trademarks • • • • • • • • • • • GB 84 is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “Memory Stick,” , “Memory Stick PRO,” , “Memory Stick Duo,” , “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” , “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,” , “Memory Stick XC-HG Duo,” , “Memory Stick Micro,” , “MagicGate,” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “PhotoTV HD” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Blu-ray Disc™ and Blu-ray™ are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association.
Index A AEL w/ shutter............................. 53 AF Illuminator ............................. 53 AF Micro Adj. ............................. 55 AF/MF Select............................... 50 Anti Motion Blur ......................... 41 Aperture Priority .......................... 44 Area Setting ................................. 56 Aspect Ratio................................. 51 Auto Object Framing ................... 50 Auto Review ................................ 54 Autofocus Area ................
L Landscape .................................... 41 Language...................................... 56 LCD Brightness ........................... 56 LCD Display (DISP).................... 51 Lens.............................................. 18 Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber.............. 55 Lens Comp.: Distortion ............... 55 Lens Comp.: Shading................... 55 Live View Display ....................... 54 Long Exposure NR ...................... 55 M Mac ..............................................
Superior Auto............................... 44 Sweep Panorama.......................... 42 T Tracking Focus ............................ 50 U USB Connection .......................... 56 USB LUN Setting ........................ 57 V Version......................................... 57 View mode................................... 53 View on TV ................................. 48 Volume Settings........................... 53 W White Balance.............................. 52 Wide Image.....................
NEX-3N 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.
