4-437-511-12(1) NEX-5R 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 Importing images to the computer Adding functions to the camera Connecting the camera to a network Others Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
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-5R Serial No. ______________________________ Model No. AC-UB10/AC-UB10B/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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The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. For Customers in Canada This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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Caution if using the camera in Italy Use of the RLAN network is governed: - with respect to private use, by the Legislative Decree of 1.8.2003, no. 259 (“Code of Electronic Communications”). In particular Article 104 indicates when the prior obtainment of a general authorization is required and Art. 105 indicates when free use is permitted; - with respect to the supply to the public of the RLAN access to telecom networks and services, by the Ministerial Decree 28.5.2003, as amended, and Art.
Table of contents Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items ............................................ 11 Identifying parts ................................................................ 12 Charging the battery pack ............................................... 17 Attaching/removing the lens ............................................. 22 Inserting a memory card (sold separately) ...................... 24 Attaching the flash ............................................................
Checking the functions available Menu list............................................................................ 59 Functions available for each shooting mode.................... 69 Flash modes available ...................................................... 70 Importing images to the computer Installing the software ....................................................... 71 What you can do with the supplied software....................
This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses. The model name varies depending on the supplied lens. The available model varies depending on the countries/regions.
Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items First check the model name of your camera (page 10). The accessories supplied differ depending on the model. The number in parentheses indicates the quantity. x Comes with all models • Flash HVL-F7S (1)/Flash case (1) • Camera (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (not supplied in the U.S.A. and Canada) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50 (1) Preparing the camera * Multiple power cords may be supplied with your camera.
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details on operation for the parts. Preparing the camera F AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/ Smile Shutter lamp G Smart Accessory Terminal 21) H Microphone2) I Lens (22) J Lens release button (23) K Mount L Image sensor3) M Lens contacts3) When the lens is removed 1) 2) A Shutter button (31) B Hook for shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap to prevent damage caused by dropping the camera.
4) • You can adjust the LCD screen to an easily viewable angle and shoot from any position. Image sensor position mark Wi-Fi sensor (built-in) Charge lamp Micro USB terminal HDMI terminal (58) LCD screen/Touch panel4) (38) (Playback) button (33) Control dial (37) MOVIE button (32) Soft key A (37) Control wheel (36) Soft key C (37) Soft key B (37) Preparing the camera A B C D E F G H I J K L M • Tilt the LCD screen upward about 180 degrees when you take a selfportrait.
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. G Speaker Preparing the camera x Flash HVL-F7S A Battery/memory card cover (17, 24) B Access lamp (25) C Memory card insertion slot (24) D Battery compartment (17) E Connection plate cover Use this when using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately).
x Lens See page 101 on the specifications of the lenses. E18 – 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-5RK) E PZ 16 – 50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-5RL/NEX-5RY) 1) Zooming/Focusing ring Zooming lever Mounting index Lens contacts1) Do not touch this part directly. Preparing the camera A B C D A Hood index B Focusing ring C Zooming ring D Focal-length scale E Focal-length index F Lens contacts1) G Mounting index 1) Do not touch this part directly.
E55 – 210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (supplied with NEX-5RY) Preparing the camera A B C D E F 1) GB 16 Focusing ring Zooming ring Focal-length scale Focal-length index Lens contacts1) Mounting index Do not touch this part directly.
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 can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a micro USB cable. 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 keep dust or debris from getting inside 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 24 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. Usable memory card Still image “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media Movie Term in this manual (Mark2) “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media SD memory card (Class 4 or more) SD card SDHC memory card (Class 4 or more) SDXC memory card (Class 4 or more) Preparing the camera “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media You cannot use MultiMediaCard.
Attaching the flash When you want to use a flash during shooting, attach the flash device (supplied). The flash is enabled when it is raised, and disabled when lowered. Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before you attach or remove the flash. Preparing the camera 1 Attach the flash to the Smart Accessory Terminal 2 of the camera. 2 Fasten the screw to secure the flash. 3 Raise the flash first to fire the flash. • Lower the flash when you do not intend to use it.
z Carrying the flash The flash case can be conveniently attached to the shoulder strap. Store the flash in the case when you are not using it to protect it from harm.
Setting the date and time 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 28 2 Press the center of the control wheel. Or, touch OK on the screen. 3 Select your area by pressing the right or left of the control wheel and press the center.
5 Repeat step 4 to set other items, and then press the center of the control wheel. Or, touch OK on the screen. Notes • You cannot set the date, time and area by touching the screen. • You cannot superimpose the date on images on this camera. Using “PlayMemories Home” stored on the CD-ROM (supplied), you can save or print images with date. Refer to “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” for more details (page 73).
Mastering the basic operation Shooting still images In the (Intelligent Auto) mode, the camera analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings. Mastering the basic operation 1 Select MENU t [Shoot Mode] t (Intelligent Auto). 2 Point the camera to the subject.
4 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. When the focus is confirmed, beeps sound and z lights up. Mastering the basic operation Focus indicator 5 Press the shutter button fully down. When the camera detects and shoots a face with [Auto Port. Framing] set to [Auto], the captured image is automatically trimmed into a suitable composition. Both the original and the trimmed images are saved.
3 When you touch is canceled. on the screen, touch shutter shooting 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.
Playing back images 1 Press the button. (Playback) The last recorded image is displayed on the LCD screen. • Press the center of the control wheel to enlarge the displayed image. (Playback) button Mastering the basic operation x Selecting the image Turn the control wheel. Or, slide your finger from left to right across the screen. x Playing back movies 1 Select MENU t [Playback] t [Still/Movie Select] t [Folder View(MP4)] or [AVCHD View].
Mastering the basic operation During movie playback Control wheel operation Touch panel operation Pause/resume Press the center. Touch X/N. Fast-forward Press the right, or turn the control wheel clockwise. Touch M. Fast-rewind Press the left, or turn the control wheel counterclockwise. Touch m. Forward slow playback Turn clockwise during pause. Touch during pause. Reverse slow playback* Turn counterclockwise during pause. Touch during pause.
Deleting images You can delete the image that is currently displayed. Press (Delete). Or, touch on the screen. 2 Press the center of the control wheel. Or, touch OK on the screen. • Select Mastering the basic operation 1 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, control dial, soft keys and touch panel 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) functions are assigned to the control wheel. When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to the control wheel.
x Control dial You can set the aperture value and shutter speed, etc. by turning the control dial. The setting value assigned to the control dial changes for each shooting mode. Control dial Mastering the basic operation Aperture value and shutter speed, etc. x Soft keys The soft keys have different roles, depending on the context. The assigned role (function) of each soft key is shown on the screen. To use the function shown at the upper right corner of the screen, press soft key A.
x Touch panel You can operate the camera intuitively by touching the screen or sliding your finger across the screen. Touch the item on the screen to select it. Slide your finger across the screen to scroll down to hidden items. Touch the item to select it. Mastering the basic operation Sliding your finger across the screen scrolls the items. Items on the screen are replaced with items that were out of view.
x Operations You can select items and make settings in two ways; by one is using the control wheel, or by the other is touching and sliding your finger across the screen (Touch panel). Operation Control wheel Selecting an item Turn or press the top/bottom/ left/right parts of the control wheel, and then press the center. Keep turning or pressing the Slide your finger up or down top/bottom parts of the control across the screen until the item wheel until the item scrolls scrolls into view.
Notes • You can perform most operations using both the control wheel/soft keys and the touch panel. However, some operations can be performed only using one or the other. • Avoid the followings when using the touch panel: – Using a pointed object, such as a pencil, ball-point pen, or the tip of a finger nail. – Operating the touch panel while the hand holding the camera is also touching the screen elsewhere.
Using the recording functions 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. Select MENU t [Shoot Mode] t (Intelligent Auto) or (Superior Auto). 2 Press the bottom of the control wheel. Or, touch (Photo Creativity) on the screen.
Notes • [Photo Creativity] is only available when an E-mount lens is mounted. • [Photo Creativity] is only available when [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto] is selected. x Defocusing the background easily (Background Defocus Control) 1 Select 2 Defocus the background by turning the control wheel. Or, slide your finger along the indicator on the screen. (Bkground Defocus) (page 41). : You can focus on both the subject and the background. : You can defocus the background.
x Picture Effect 1 Select 2 Select the desired effect by turning the control wheel. Or, slide your finger across the screen upward or downward to select the desired effect. (Picture Effect) (page 41). Using the recording functions (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.
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. 2 Turn the control wheel or control dial to select the desired value, and press the center. Or, select the desired value by sliding your finger along the indicator on the screen. • When the image is too bright, set [Exposure Comp.] toward –. • When the image is too dark, set [Exposure Comp.] toward +.
3 Press OPTION, and then turn the control wheel to select the desired mode and press the center. Or, touch OPTION t desired mode on the screen. (Self-timer: 10 Sec): Sets the 10-second delay self-timer. Use this when you want to include yourself in the picture. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and beeps until the shutter operates. (Self-timer: 2 Sec): Sets the 2-second delay self-timer. You can prevent blur caused by camera-shake that occurs when the shutter button is pressed.
z Shooting continuously at a higher speed Select (Spd Priority Cont.) from (Drive Mode) to shoot continuously at higher speed (max. 10 images per second). Changing the screen display (DISP) 1 Press DISP (Display Contents) on the control wheel. 2 Press DISP repeatedly to select the desired mode. During shooting Graphic Display: Shows basic shooting information. Graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value, except for when [Shoot Mode] is set to [Sweep Panorama]. Display All Info.
Shooting with various shooting modes 1 Select MENU t [Shoot Mode]. 2 Turn the control wheel to select the desired mode, and press the center. Or, slide your finger across the screen upward or downward to move the desired mode to the center of the screen, then touch the desired mode. Using the recording functions (Intelligent Auto): The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings. SCN (Scene Selection): Shoots with preset settings according to the subject or condition.
x Scene Selection 1 Select SCN (Scene Selection) (page 47). 2 Turn the control wheel to select the desired mode, and press the center. Or, slide your finger across the screen upward or downward to move the desired mode to the center of the screen, then touch the desired mode. • You can select another Scene Selection mode by turning the control dial. (Portrait): Blurs away backgrounds and sharpens the subject. Accentuate skin tones softly.
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 47). 2 Select the shooting direction by turning the control dial. 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. (Sweep Panorama) Using the recording functions This part will not be taken.
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. You can scroll/pause by touching N/X on the screen. • Panoramic images shot with other cameras may not be displayed or scrolled correctly. This indicator shows the displayed area of the whole panoramic image.
z Shutter speed When a faster shutter speed is used, a moving subject such as a running person, cars, and sea spray appears as if they are stopped. When a slower shutter speed is used, a trailing image of the movement of the subject is captured to make more natural and dynamic image. Using the recording functions x Aperture Priority You can adjust the range in focus, or defocuses the background. 1 Select A (Aperture Priority) (page 47). 2 Turn the control dial to select the desired value.
x Program Auto/Superior Auto In [Superior Auto] mode, the camera shoots with higher quality than [Intelligent Auto] mode and perform composite shooting as necessary. In [Program Auto] mode, you can shoot after adjusting various functions, such as white balance, ISO, etc. 1 Select (Program Auto) or (page 47). 2 Point the camera to the subject, focus on the subject, and then record an image.
Zooming With the [Zoom] feature of the camera, you can increase the magnification to a scale greater than that of the optical zoom scale of the lens. When using a lens with a power zoom, operate the optical zoom of the lens and then the camera shifts automatically to the [Zoom] feature of the camera. When using a lens that is not equipped with a power zoom, follow the instruction below after magnifying using the optical zoom. 1 Select MENU t [Camera] t [Zoom] t desired value.
Selecting the flash mode 1 Attach the flash and raise it (page 26). 2 Select MENU t [Camera] t [Flash Mode]. 3 Turn the control wheel to select the desired mode, and press the center. Or, slide your finger across the screen upward or downward to move the desired mode to the center of the screen, then touch the desired mode. (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 The range of the flash depends on the ISO sensitivity and aperture value. F2.8 F3.5 F5.6 ISO100 1 m – 2.5 m (3.3 feet – 8.2 feet) 1m–2m (3.3 feet – 6.6 feet) 1 m – 1.25 m (3.3 feet – 4.1 feet) ISO3200 5.6 m – 14 m (18.3 feet – 46 feet) 4.5 m – 11.2 m 2.8 m – 7 m (14.7 feet – 36.7 feet) (9.1 feet – 22.9 feet) Setting using the Fn (Function) button 1 Press the Fn (Function) button.
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 Displaying the image list 1 Press the (Playback) button to enter playback mode. (Playback) button 2 Press (Image Index) on the control wheel. Six images are displayed at a time. Using the playback functions 3 Turn the control wheel to select an image. Or, touch the desired image. • To return to the single-image screen, select the desired image, and press the center. • You can browse images quickly by sliding your finger across the screen upward and downward.
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 with an HDMI cable (sold separately). To the HDMI connector HDMI cable To the HDMI terminal Notes • Use an HDMI mini connector 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], [Application]* 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. * The application downloading function may not be available in some countries/ regions. x Shoot Mode Allows you to select a shooting mode, such as exposure mode, panoramic, Scene Selection.
Program Auto Automatic shooting that allows you to customize settings, except for the exposure (shutter speed and aperture). x Camera Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. GB 60 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./Remote Cdr.) Flash Mode Selects the method used to fire the flash.
Soft Skin Effect Shoots the skin smoothly in the Face Detection function. (On/Off) Shooting Tip List Allows you to access all shooting tips. LCD Display (DISP) Switches the information to be displayed on the shooting screen on the LCD screen. (Graphic Display/Display All Info./Big Font Size Disp./No Disp. Info./Level/Histogram/For viewfinder) Finder Display(DISP) Changes the information to be displayed on an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately). (Disp.
Movie File Format Selects AVCHD or MP4. Record Setting Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality of movies. (AVCHD: 60i/50i 24M (FX) / 60i/50i 17M (FH) / 60p/50p 28M (PS) / 24p/25p 24M (FX) / 24p/25p 17M (FH)) (MP4: 1440×1080 12M/VGA 3M) x Brightness/Color Allows you to make brightness settings such as metering mode, and color settings such as white balance. GB 62 Exposure Comp. Compensates for the brightness of the entire image. (–3.0EV to +3.0EV) ISO Sets the ISO sensitivity.
x Playback Allows you to set playback functions. 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) View on Smartphone Transfers the images to a Smartphone and displays them.
x Setup Allows you to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Shooting Settings GB 64 AEL w/ shutter Sets whether or not to fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down. (On/Off) AF Illuminator Sets the AF illuminator to assist auto-focusing in dim places. (Auto/Off) Phase Detection AF Area Sets whether to display the Phase Detection AF ranging points on the screen.
Zooms an image with higher magnification than Clear Image Zoom. This feature can be also available in movie recording. (On/Off) Self-portrait Self-timer Sets the shooting mode when the LCD screen is tilted upward about 180 degrees. When you set [Selfportrait Self-timer] to [On], a 3-second delay selftimer is activated, and you can reduce the camerashake when shooting self-portrait. (On/Off) S. Auto Image Extract.
Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber. Reduces the color deviation at the corners of the screen. (Auto/Off) Lens Comp.: Distortion Compensates for distortion on the screen. (Auto/Off) Face Priority Tracking Sets whether to preferentially-track a certain face or not when the camera detects that face during object tracking. (On/Off) Auto Slow Shutter Sets whether or not to adjust the shutter speed automatically when recording movies if the subject is dark.
Turns the Help Guide on or off. (On/Off) Power Save Sets the level of the power saving feature. (Max/Standard) Power Saving Start Time Sets the time to turn the camera to the power save mode. (30 Min/5 Min/1 Min/20 Sec/10 Sec) LCD Brightness Sets the brightness of the LCD screen. (Manual/Sunny Weather) Viewfinder Bright. Sets the brightness of an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately). (Auto/Manual) Display Color Selects the color of the LCD screen.
Memory Card Tool Format Formats the memory card. File Number Selects the method to use to assign file numbers to still images and MP4 movies. (Series/Reset) Folder Name Selects the folder name format in which the still image is stored. (Standard Form/Date Form) Select Shoot. Folder Selects the recording folder to which still images and MP4 movies are recorded. New Folder Creates a new folder to which still images and MP4 movies are recorded.
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.
Importing images to the computer Installing the software To utilize images recorded with the camera, the following software is provided with CD-ROM (supplied): • “Image Data Converter” You can open RAW format image files. • “PlayMemories Home” (Windows only) You can import still images or movies recorded with the camera to your computer so that you can view them, and use various convenient features to enhance the images you have shot. Notes • Log on as Administrator.
1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears. • If the installation menu does not appear, double-click [Computer] (For Windows XP: [My Computer]) t (PMHOME) t [Install.exe]. • If the AutoPlay screen appears, select “Run Install.exe” and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with the installation. 2 Connect the camera to the computer. 3 Click [Install].
1 Turn on your Mac computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double-click the CD-ROM icon. 3 Copy the [IDC_INST.pkg] file in the [MAC] folder to the hard disk icon. 4 Double-click the [IDC_INST.pkg] file in the destination folder. • Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
Notes • “PlayMemories Home” is not compatible with Mac computers. When you play back images on Mac computers, use the appropriate application software supplied with the Mac computer. • Movies recorded with the [60p 28M(PS)/50p 28M(PS)]/[60i 24M(FX)/50i 24M(FX)]/[24p 24M(FX)/25p 24M(FX)] setting in [Record Setting] are converted by “PlayMemories Home” in order to create an AVCHD recording disc. This conversion can take a long time. Also, you cannot create a disc in the original image quality.
Adding functions to the camera Adding functions to the camera You can add the desired functions to your camera by connecting to the application downloading website (PlayMemories Camera Apps) via the Internet. For example, the following functions are available: • You can control the camera using a Smartphone. • You can use various effects for shooting images. • You can upload images to network services directly from the camera. Some applications may be fee-based.
x Downloading the application 1 Access the application downloading website. 2 Select the desired application To the USB terminal and download the application to the camera following the instructions on the screen. http://www.sony.net/pmca • Use Internet Explorer 8 or 9 for Windows, and Safari 5 for Mac. • Connect the computer and the camera using the micro USB Cable (supplied), following the instructions on the screen.
Connecting the camera to a network Transferring images to a Smartphone You can transfer still images to a Smartphone and view them. Download the application “PlayMemories Mobile” to your Smartphone from the application store. 1 Press (View on Smartphone) and select the desired mode. 2 Connecting the camera to a network • If another function is assigned to soft key B, select MENU t [Playback] t [View on Smartphone]. This Image: Transfers the most recently shot or played back image to the Smartphone.
Notes • Some images may not be displayed on the Smartphone, depending on the recording format. • The camera shares the connection information for [View on Smartphone] with a device that has permission to connect. If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect to the camera, reset the connection information by following these steps. MENU t [Setup] t [Reset View on Smartphone]. After resetting the connection information, you must register the Smartphone again.
x Access Point Settings 1 Select MENU t [Setup] t [Access Point Settings]. 2 Select the access point you want to register. If the desired access point is displayed on the screen: Select the access point. Connecting the camera to a network If the desired access point is not displayed on the screen: Select [Manual Setting] and set the access point following the instructions on the screen. • For details, refer to “α Handbook.” Notes • When aboard an airplane, turn off the camera.
Viewing images on a TV You can transfer images on the camera to a network-compatible TV without connecting them using a cable. The transferred images can be played back on the TV. 1 Select MENU t [Playback] t [View on TV]. 2 Select the device to be connected to the camera. 3 Press the center of the control wheel to play back images as a slideshow. Or, touch on the screen. • Press the right/left side of the control wheel to move to the next/ previous image.
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 35).
Movies The following table shows the approximate recording times available. These are the total times for all movie files.
• The maximum size of a movie file is about 2 GB. When the file size is about 2 GB, the movie recording stops automatically when [File Format] is set to [MP4], and a new movie file is created automatically when [File Format] is set to [AVCHD]. • The maximum continuous recording time is approximately 29 minutes.
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 Playback 100 Number of recordable still images 123Min Recordable time of movies 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 Indication Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) connection error Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) overheating warning 60p/50p 24p/25p 24p/25p Overheating warning 100% Remaining battery Database file full/ Database file error Flash charge in progress Zoom magnification AF illuminator Smart Zoom Live view Clear Image Zoom Does not record sound during movie recording
C Display Display Indication Indication Creative Style Flash Mode/Red Eye Reduction Flash compensation ±0.0 Smile Shutter Drive Mode Picture Effect Self-portrait Selftimer Metering Mode Smile detection sensitivity indicator Focus mode Focus area mode AWB Face Detection D White Balance Display Indication Level Phase Detection AF ranging points 7500K A7 G7 Soft Skin Effect DRO/Auto HDR Auto Port. Framing GB 86 z Focus status 1/125 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value ±0.
Display ±0.0 ISO400 Indication Exposure compensation ISO sensitivity AE lock Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) 2012-1-1 9:30AM Recorded date/time of the image 12/12 Image number/ Number of images in the view mode Appears when HDR did not work on the image. Appears when [Picture Effect] did not work on the image.
Learning more about the camera (α Handbook) “α Handbook,” which explains how to use the camera in detail, is included on the CD-ROM (supplied). Refer to “α Handbook” for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. x For Windows users 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Click [Handbook]. 3 Click [Install]. 4 Start “α Handbook” from the shortcut on the desktop.
Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 89 to 93. 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 67). 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. The image taken with the flash is too dark. • If the subject is beyond the flash range (the distance that the flash can reach), the pictures will be dark because the flash light does not reach the subject. If the ISO is changed, the flash range also changes with it (page 55).
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 54). [Hand-held Twilight] and [Anti Motion Blur] in [Scene Selection] (page 48) are also effective in reducing blur. The exposure value is flashing on the LCD screen or the viewfinder. • The subject is too bright or too dark for the metering range of the camera. The self-timer lamp does not flash.
Precautions On the functions available with the camera • Your camera is 1080 60icompatible or 1080 50icompatible. 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 • Your camera is compatible with 1080 60p/50p movies. Unlike existing standard recording modes, which record in an interlacing method, this camera records using a progressive method.
On using the lenses and accessories It is recommended that you use Sony lenses/accessories designed to suit the characteristics of this camera. Using the products of other manufacturers may cause the camera not to operate to its capability, or result in accidents and malfunctions of the camera. On the Smart Accessory Terminal 2 Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before you attach or remove an accessory, such as the flash, to the Smart Accessory Terminal 2.
How to prevent moisture condensation Charging method of the internal rechargeable battery 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. Insert a charged battery pack into the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC Adaptor (supplied), and leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off.
Importing AVCHD movies to a computer When importing AVCHD movies to a computer, for Windows, use the software “PlayMemories Home” in the CD-ROM (supplied). On RAW images To view RAW images recorded with the camera, “Image Data Converter” on the CD-ROM (supplied) is required. If you do not intend to modify the images you record, we recommend that you shoot images using the JPEG format. Notes on playing movies on other devices • This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 High Profile for AVCHD format recording.
• Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality can be played back only on AVCHD format-compatible devices. DVDbased players or recorders cannot play back HD image quality discs, as they are incompatible with the AVCHD format. Also, DVD-based players or recorders may fail to eject HD image quality discs. • Movies recorded in 1080 60p/1080 50p format can be played back only on 1080 60p/1080 50psupported devices. Caution when flying When aboard an airplane, turn off the camera.
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 1/60 second in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 second in [Auto Slow Shutter] mode) 1080 50i-compatible device up to 1/50 second in AUTO mode (up to 1/25 second in [Auto Slow Shutter] mode) Flash sync speed: 1/160 second Camera type: Interchangeable lens digital
DPOF: Compatible Dimensions (CIPA compliant): Approx. 110.8 mm × 58.8 mm × 38.9 mm (4 3/8 inches × 2 3/8 inches × 1 9/16 inches) (W/H/D) Mass (CIPA compliant): Approx. 276 g (9.7 oz) (including battery and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media) Approx. 218 g (7.7 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 2.3 Format) Movie (AVCHD format): AVCHD format Ver. 2.
Lens Lens E16 – 50 mm zoom lens1) E18 – 55 mm zoom lens E55 – 210 mm zoom lens Camera NEX-5RL/5RY NEX-5RK NEX-5RY Equivalent 35 mm-format focal length2) (mm) Lens groups – elements 24 – 75 27 – 82.5 82.5 – 315 8–9 9 – 11 9 – 13 Angle of view2) 83° – 32° 76° – 29° 28.2° – 7.8° Minimum focus3) (m (feet)) 0.25 – 0.3 (0.82 – 1) 0.25 (0.82) 1.0 (3.28) Maximum magnification (×) 0.215 0.3 0.225 Minimum f-stop f/22 – f/36 f/22 – f/32 f/22 – f/32 Filter diameter (mm) 40.5 49 49 64.
On focal length The picture angle of this camera is narrower than that of a 35 mm-format camera. You can find the approximate equivalent of the focal length of a 35 mm-format camera, and shoot with the same picture angle, by increasing the focal length of your lens by half. For example, by using a 50 mm lens, you can get the approximate equivalent of a 75 mm lens of a 35 mm-format camera.
• In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. However, the ™ or ® marks are not used in all cases in this manual. • Add further enjoyment with your PlayStation 3 by downloading the application for PlayStation 3 from PlayStation Store (where available). • The application for PlayStation 3 requires PlayStation Network account and application download.
Index A D Access Point Settings................... 79 AEL w/ shutter............................. 64 AF Illuminator ............................. 64 AF Micro Adj. ............................. 66 AF/MF Select............................... 60 Anti Motion Blur ......................... 48 Aperture Priority .......................... 51 Application .................................. 63 Area Setting ................................. 66 Aspect Ratio................................. 61 Auto Port. Framing .....
G Grid Line...................................... 64 H Handbook..................................... 88 Hand-held Twilight...................... 48 HDMI Resolution ........................ 67 Help Guide Display ..................... 67 Help Guides ................................. 40 High ISO NR ............................... 65 MF Assist .................................... MF Assist Time........................... Moisture condensation ................ Movie ..........................................
GB 106 R T Record Setting ............................. 62 Recover Image DB ...................... 68 Red Eye Reduction ...................... 64 Release w/o Lens ......................... 65 Reset Default ............................... 67 Reset Network Settings................ 68 Reset View on Smartphone ......... 68 Rotate ........................................... 63 Touch Operation.................... 38, 66 Touch panel ................................. 38 Touch Shutter ........................
Others GB 107
