4-426-560-12(1) NEX-F3 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 Others 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.
English Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. NEX-F3 Serial No. ______________________________ Model No. AC-UB10/AC-UB10B 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 ................................................15 Attaching/removing the lens .............................................19 Inserting a memory card (sold separately) .......................21 Turning on the camera and setting up the date ...............
Functions available for each shooting mode ................... 60 Flash modes available...................................................... 61 Importing images to the computer Installing the software....................................................... 63 What you can do with the supplied software ................... 65 Creating a disc of movies................................................. 67 Others Checking the number of recordable images ................... List of icons on the LCD screen ......
Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items First check the model name of your camera (page 8). The accessories supplied differ depending on the model. The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. x Common accessories • Camera (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (not supplied in the U.S.A.
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A B C D Preparing the camera When the lens is removed E F G H I J K L 1) 2) 3) GB 10 Flash ON/OFF (Power) switch (23) Shutter button (26) AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/ Smile Shutter lamp Lens release button (20) Image sensor position mark Smart Accessory Terminal 2 1) Microphone 2) Lens (19) Mount Image sensor 3) Lens contacts 3) Accessories for the Smart Accessory Terminal can be also attached.
A B C D E F G H Preparing the camera (flash pop-up) button (43) (Playback) button (27) MOVIE button (26) Soft key A (31) Soft key B (31) Soft key C (31) Control wheel (30) 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. The 3-second delay selftimer is automatically selected in the default setting.
A Battery cover (15) B Hook for shoulder strap Attaching the shoulder strap is recommended not to drop the camera. Preparing the camera C Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. D Battery compartment (15) E Connection plate cover Use this when using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately).
x Lens See page 89 on the specifications of the lenses. E16 mm F2.8 (supplied with NEX-F3D) E18 – 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-F3D/ F3K/F3Y) Preparing the camera A Converter index* B Focusing ring C Lens contacts** D Mounting index * A converter is sold separately. ** Do not touch this part directly. A B C D E F G Hood index Focusing ring Zooming ring Focal-length scale Focal-length index Lens contacts* Mounting index * Do not touch this part directly.
E55 – 210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (supplied with NEX-F3Y) Preparing the camera A B C D E F Focusing ring Zooming ring Focal-length scale Focal-length index Lens contacts* 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. It can also be used when it has not been fully charged. The charged battery pack is discharged little by little, even when you do not use it. To avoid missing an opportunity to shoot, charge it 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). Charge lamp Lit: Charging Off: Charging finished Flashing: Charging error or The charge lamp lights orange, and charging temporarily stopped charging starts. because the temperature is • Set the power switch to OFF while charging the battery.
• • • • Preparing the camera charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50ºF to 86ºF). The charge lamp may flash quickly when the battery pack is used for the first time, or the battery pack has not been used for a long time. In such cases, remove the battery pack and re-insert it, then charge the battery pack. Do not try to charge the battery pack again right after it has been charged, or when it has not been used after being charged.
and the camera. The camera may cause a malfunction. Before turning on/off, or restarting the computer or waking the computer from sleep mode, disconnect the camera from the computer. – We do not guarantee operation with all computers. No guarantees are made for charging using a custom-built computer, a modified computer, or charging via a USB hub. You may not be able to operate the camera properly, depending on the types of USB devices you are using at the same time.
x Removing the battery pack Turn off the camera, make sure that the access lamp is not lit, slide the lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and pull out the battery pack. Be careful not to drop the battery pack. Lock lever Preparing the camera Access lamp 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.
3 While pushing the lens lightly toward the camera, turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. • Be sure to put the lens on straight. Preparing the camera Notes • When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. • Do not use force when attaching a lens. • The Mount Adaptor (sold separately) is required to use an A-mount lens (sold separately). For details, refer to the operating manual supplied with the Mount Adaptor.
Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Open the memory card cover. 2 Insert a memory card. 3 Close the cover. Preparing the camera 1 Check on the direction of the notched corner. • Insert the memory card until it clicks as illustrated. 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.
Note • Images recorded on an SDXC memory card cannot be imported to or played on computers or AV devices that are not compatible with exFAT. Make sure that the device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it to the camera. If you connect your camera to an incompatible device, you may be prompted to format the card. Never format the card in response to this prompt, as doing so will erase all data on the card. (exFAT is the file system used on SDXC memory cards.
Turning on the camera and setting up the date When you turn on the camera for the first time, the screen to set date and time appears. 1 Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera. 2 Press the center of the control wheel. 3 Select your area by pressing the right or left of the control wheel and press the center. Preparing the camera The screen to set date and time appears. • To turn off the camera, set the power switch to OFF.
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. Preparing the camera Daylight Svg.: Turns on or off the daytime saving time setting. Date Format: Selects the format to display date. • Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM. 5 Repeat step 4 to set other items, then press the center of the control wheel. Note • You cannot superimpose the date on images on this camera.
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. 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, beeps sound and z lights up. Mastering the basic operation Focus indicator 5 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot. • When the camera detects and shoots a face with [Auto Port. Framing] set to [Auto], the captured image is automatically trimmed into a suitable composition. Both the original and the trimmed images are saved. Recording movies 1 Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera.
4 Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording. Notes Mastering the basic operation • The sound of the camera and the lens in operation might be recorded while recording a movie. You can disable the sound recording by selecting MENU t [Setup] t [Movie Audio Rec] t [Off] (page 57). • The continuous recording time of a movie depends on the ambient temperature or the condition of the camera. • When you are recording continuously for a long time, you may feel that the camera is warm. This is normal.
x Playing back movies 1 Select MENU t [Playback] t [View Mode] t [Folder View(MP4)] or [AVCHD View]. • To return to still image playback, select [Folder View(Still)]. Mastering the basic operation 2 Turn the control wheel to select the desired movie, and press the center. During movie playback Control wheel operation Pause/resume Press the center. Fast-forward Press the right, or turn it clockwise. Fast-rewind Press the left, or turn it counterclockwise.
Deleting images You can delete the image that is currently displayed. Display the desired image, and press (Delete). 2 Press the center of the control wheel. • Select Mastering the basic operation 1 to quit the operation. OK z To delete 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.) and (Drive Mode) functions are assigned to the control wheel. When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to the control wheel.
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. 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 Guide 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 Setting the function using Photo Creativity You can operate the camera intuitively using Photo Creativity, since the screen is designed more for intuitive operations than the normal screen. You can shoot a subject with easy operations and obtain creative photos easily. Select MENU t [Shoot Mode] t (Intelligent Auto) or (Superior Auto). 2 Press the center of the control wheel. Using the recording functions 1 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 33). : To focus : To defocus • Select AUTO to restore the original status. • You can record a movie with a value adjusted with the defocusing effect. Note • The defocusing effect may not be noticeable, depending on the distance from the subject or the lens used. z For a better result of Background Defocus • Move closer to the subject.
x Picture Effect 1 Select 2 Select the desired effect by turning the control wheel. (Picture Effect) (page 33). Using the recording functions (Off): Does not use the Picture Effect function. (Toy Camera): Creates the look of a Toy Camera photo with shaded corners and pronounced colors. (Pop Color): Creates a vivid look by emphasizing color tones. (Posterization: Color): Creates a high contrast, abstract look by heavily emphasizing primary colors.
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 to select the desired value, and press the center. When the image is too bright, set [Exposure Comp.] toward –. When the image is too dark, set [Exposure Comp.] toward +. Using the self-timer GB 36 1 Press (Drive Mode) on the control wheel.
z To shoot continuously using the self-timer Select (Self-timer(Cont)) from continuous recording after ten seconds. (Drive Mode). The camera starts Shooting still images continuously The camera records images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button. Press (Drive Mode) on the control wheel. 2 Turn the control wheel to select press the center. Using the recording functions 1 (Cont. Shooting), and z To shoot continuously at a higher speed Select (Spd Priority Cont.
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] or [3D Sweep Panorama]. Display All Info.: Shows recording information. Big Font Size Disp.: Shows only major items in a larger size. No Disp. Info.: Does not show recording information. Histogram: Displays the luminance distribution graphically.
2 Turn the control wheel to select the desired mode, and press the center. 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. (Anti Motion Blur): Reduces the camera shake when shooting a slightly dark indoor scene or a telephoto. (Sweep Panorama): Shoots with panoramic size.
x Scene Selection 1 Select SCN (Scene Selection) (page 38). 2 Turn the control wheel to select the desired mode, and press the center. (Portrait): Blurs away backgrounds and sharpens the subject. Expresses skin tones softly. (Landscape): Shoots the entire range of scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors. (Macro): Shoots close subjects such as flowers, insects, food, or small items. (Sports Action): Shoots a moving subject at a fast shutter speed so that the subject looks as if it is standing still.
x Sweep Panorama/3D Sweep Panorama While you pan the camera, the camera shoots several images and composes them into one panoramic image. 1 Select (Sweep Panorama) or Panorama) (page 38). 2 Point the camera at the edge of the subject, then press the shutter button fully down. (3D Sweep This part will not be taken. Using the recording functions 3 Pan the camera to the end, following the guidance on the LCD screen.
x Shutter Priority You can express the movement of a moving subject in various way by adjusting the shutter speed, for example, at the instant of the movement with high speed shutter, or as a trailing image with low speed shutter. 1 Select S (Shutter Priority) (page 38). 2 Turn the control wheel to select the desired value, and press the center. 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.
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, the camera shoots with various functions, such as white balance, ISO, etc., adjusted. 1 Select (Program Auto) or (page 38). 2 Press the shutter button. Shooting mode (Intelligent Auto) (Superior Auto) Your purpose • To easily recognize the scene and shoot continuous images.
2 Select MENU t [Camera] t [Flash Mode]. 3 Turn the control wheel to select the desired mode, and press the center. (Flash Off): Does not fire even if the flash is raised. (Autoflash): Fires if it is dark or against light. (Fill-flash): Fires every time you trigger the shutter. (Slow Sync.): Fires every time you trigger the shutter. Slow sync shooting allows you to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the background. (Rear Sync.
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. Press MENU. 2 Select [Image Size] t [Image Size]. For movie recording, select [Image Size] t [Record Setting].
3D Panorama (16:9) Shoots images using a size suitable for a highdefinition TV. Horizontal: 1920 × 1080 (Standard) Shoots images using standard size. Horizontal: 4912 × 1080 (Wide) Shoots images using wide size. Horizontal: 7152 × 1080 Panorama The image size varies depending on the shooting direction (page 53). (Standard) Shoots images using standard size. Vertical: 3872 × 2160 Horizontal: 8192 × 1856 (Wide) Shoots images using wide size.
Notes • When you print still images recorded with 16:9 aspect ratio, and panoramic images, both edges may be cut off. • Movies recorded with the [60i 24M(FX)/50i 24M(FX)]/[24p 24M(FX)/25p 24M(FX)] setting in [Record Setting] are converted by “PlayMemories Home” in order to create an AVCHD recording disc. This conversion can take a long time. Also, you cannot create a disc with the original image quality. If you want to keep the original image quality, you must store your movies on a Blu-ray Disc.
Using the playback functions Enlarging the playback image (Enlarge Image) 1 Press the (Playback) button to enter the playback mode. (Playback) button 2 Display the image you want to enlarge, then press (Enlarge Image) (the center of the control wheel). 3 Turn the control wheel to adjust the scaling. 4 Press the top/bottom/right/left of the control wheel to select the portion you want to enlarge. • To cancel the operation, select GB 48 .
Displaying the image list 1 Press the (Playback) button to enter the playback mode. (Playback) button 2 Press (Image Index) on the control wheel. Six images are displayed at a time. Turn the control wheel to select an image. Using the playback functions 3 • To return to the single-image screen, select the desired image, and press the center.
Viewing images on a TV To view images recorded on the camera on a TV, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI connector are required. 1 Connect the camera to the TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately). To the HDMI connector HDMI cable To the HDMI terminal Note • 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, six menu items; [Shoot Mode], [Camera], [Image Size], [Brightness/Color], [Playback], and [Setup], appear on the screen. You can set various functions in each item. Items that cannot be set in the context are displayed in gray. x Shoot Mode Allows you to select a shooting mode, such as exposure mode, panoramic, Scene Selection. The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings.
Superior Auto Shoots images with a wider range of shooting functions than those of Intelligent Auto shooting. Recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions automatically, performs Auto HDR, and chooses the best image. x Camera Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. GB 52 Drive Mode Selects the drive mode, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket shooting. (Single Shooting/Cont. Shooting/Spd Priority Cont.
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./Histogram/For viewfinder) Finder Display(DISP) Switches the information to be displayed on the shooting screen on the viewfinder. (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)/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. Exposure Comp. Compensates for the brightness of the entire image. (–3.0EV to +3.0EV) ISO Sets the ISO sensitivity.
Delete Deletes images. (Multiple Img./All in Folder/All AVCHD view files) Slide Show Plays back images automatically. (Repeat/Interval/Image Type) View Mode Allows you to determine how to group the playback images. (Folder View(Still)/Folder View(MP4)/AVCHD View) Image Index Selects the number of images to be displayed on the index screen. (6 Images/12 Images) Rotate Rotates images. Protect Protects images, or cancels the protection. (Multiple Img.
GB 56 Live View Display Allows you to choose whether or not to show the value of exposure compensation, etc. on the screen display. (Setting Effect ON/Setting Effect OFF) Auto Review Sets the display time of the image right after shooting. (10 Sec/5 Sec/2 Sec/Off) Grid Line Turns on the grid line that helps you to adjust the composition of images. (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) Eye-Start AF Sets whether or not to use autofocus when you look through an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) with the LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor attached (sold separately). (On/Off) Front Curtain Shutter Sets whether or not to use the electronic front curtain shutter function. (On/Off) Long Exposure NR Sets the noise reduction processing for long exposure shootings.
Custom Key Settings Assigns functions to the various keys. (Right Key Setting/Soft key B Setting/Soft key C Setting/Custom) Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. (On/Off) Language GB 58 Selects the language used on the screen. Date/Time Setup Sets the date and time. Area Setting Selects the area where you are using the camera. Help Guide Display Turns the Help Guide on or off. (On/Off) Eco Mode Sets the level of the power saving feature.
Reset Default Resets the camera to the factory-settings. Memory Card Tool Format Formats the memory card. File Number Selects the method used for assigning file numbers to images. (Series/Reset) Folder Name Selects the folder name format. (Standard Form/Date Form) Select Shoot. Folder Selects the recording folder. New Folder Creates a new folder. Recover Image DB Repairs the image database file when inconsistencies are found.
Functions available for each shooting mode The functions you can use depend on the selected shooting mode. In the table below, indicates the function available. – indicates the function not available. The functions you cannot use are displayed in gray on the screen. Shoot Mode (Intelligent Auto) (Superior Auto) 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 available. – indicates the function not available. The flash modes you cannot select are displayed in gray on the screen. Shoot Mode Flash Off Autoflash (Intelligent Auto) (Superior Auto) Fill-flash Slow Sync. Rear Sync.
• [Autoflash] can be selected when [Shoot Mode] is set to [Intelligent Auto], [Superior Auto], or certain [Scene Selection] modes only.
Importing images to the computer Installing the software To utilize images recorded with the camera, the following software is provided: • “Image Data Converter” You can open RAW format image files. • “PlayMemories Home” (Windows only) You can import still images or movies recorded with the camera to your computer so that you can view them, and use various convenient features to enhance the images you have shot. Notes • Log on as Administrator. • Use “Image Data Converter” to play back RAW images.
** Starter (Edition) is not supported. 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears. • If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (For Windows XP: [My Computer]) t (PMHOME) t [Install.exe]. • 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 copy-to folder. • Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. What you can do with the supplied software x “PlayMemories Home” Importing images to the computer With “PlayMemories Home” you can do the following, etc.
x “Image Data Converter” With “Image Data Converter” you can do the following, etc.: • To edit images recorded in RAW format with various corrections, such as tone curve, and sharpness. • To adjust images with white balance, exposure, and Creative Style, etc. • To save the images displayed and edited on a computer. You can either save the image as RAW format or save it in the general file format. • To display and compare the RAW images and JPEG images recorded by this camera. • To rank images in 5 grades.
Creating a disc of movies You can create a disc from AVCHD movies that have been recorded with this camera. Depending on the disc type, playable devices may vary. Select the method that suits your disc player. Here, two ways of creating a disc of movies are described; creating a disc with a computer using PlayMemories Home or creating a disc with devices other than a computer such as a recorder.
Notes • To create a Blu-ray Disc with “PlayMemories Home,” you have to install proprietary add-on software. For details, access following URL: http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/BDUW/ • The PlayStation®3 may not be available in some countries/regions. • Movies recorded with the [60i 24M(FX)/50i 24M(FX)]/[24p 24M(FX)/25p 24M(FX)] setting in [Record Setting] are converted by “PlayMemories Home” in order to create an AVCHD recording disc. This conversion can take a long time.
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 table below shows the approximate recording times available. These are the total times for all movie files. Continuous recording is possible for approximately 29 minutes per recording. The maximum size of an MP4 movie file is about 2 GB.
x Number of still images that can be recorded using a battery pack The approximate number of images that can be recorded is 470 images when you use the camera with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity. Note that the actual numbers may be less depending on the conditions of use. • The number is calculated with a battery pack at full capacity and in the following situation: – At an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). – [Quality] is set to [Fine]. – [Autofocus Mode] is set to [Single-shot AF].
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 M PAS Scene Selection Graphic display Scene Recognition Movie recording Aspect ratio of still images 16M 14M 8.4M 7.1M 4M 3.
Display Indication 60i/50i Recording mode of movies 60i/50i Display Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) connection error 24p/25p 24p/25p Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) overheating warning Memory card/ Upload 123Min Indication Overheating warning Database file full/ Database file error Recordable time of movies View mode Eco Mode 100% Remaining battery 101-0012 Smart Zoom Playback folder – File number Protect Clear Image Zoom Print order Digital Zoom B Display AF illumina
Display Indication Display ±0.0 Indication Smile Shutter Flash compensation Drive Mode Picture Effect Self-portrait Selftimer Smile detection sensitivity indicator Metering Mode Focus mode Focus area mode AWB Face Detection D White Balance Display Indication z Focus status 1/125 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value 7500K A7 G7 Soft Skin Effect ±0.0 Metered manual ±0.0 Exposure compensation DRO/Auto HDR ISO400 ISO sensitivity Auto Port.
Display Indication 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 it 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 77 to 81. Also refer to “α Handbook” (PDF). 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, reinsert the battery pack, then turn on the power. 3 Reset the settings (page 59). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed.
• If you do not operate the camera for given period of time, the camera turns to power saving mode. To cancel the power save, operate the camera, such as pressing the shutter button halfway down. The charge lamp on the camera flashes when charging the battery pack. • 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 may flash. • The charge lamp flashes in two ways, fast (about 0.
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. • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • The lens is not attached properly. Attach the lens properly (page 19). Recording takes a long time. • The noise reduction function is turned on. This is not a malfunction. • You are shooting in the RAW mode.
The image taken with the flash is too dark. • If the subject is beyond the flash range (the distance that the flash can reach), the pictures will be dark because the flash light does not reach the subject. If the ISO is changed, the flash range also changes with it (page 44). The date and time are recorded incorrectly. • Set the correct date and time (page 23). • The area selected with [Area Setting] is different from the actual area. Set the actual area by selecting MENU t [Setup] t [Area Setting].
The exposure value is flashing on the LCD screen or the viewfinder. • The subject is too bright or too dark for the metering range of the camera. The self-timer lamp does not flash. • When the LCD screen is tilted upward about 180 degrees with [Self-portrait Self-timer] set to [On], the self-timer lamp does not flash. Viewing images Images cannot be played back. • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.
Precautions GB 82 On the functions available with the camera On the LCD screen and lens • 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 • You may feel uncomfortable symptoms such as eyestrain, nausea, or a tired feeling while watching 3D images recorded with the camera on 3D compatible monitors.
turning on the camera in a cold location, the LCD screen may become temporarily dark. • Do not press against the LCD screen. The monitor may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction. • Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight. If sunlight is focused on a nearby object, it may cause a fire. When you must place the camera under direct sunlight, attach the front lens cap.
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. record the date and time. If the camera resets the settings to the defaults each time you charge the battery, the internal rechargeable battery may be dead. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
• • • • • • • • • • of children. A memory card, etc., may be swallowed. If such problem occurs, consult a doctor immediately. 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 when playing movies on other devices • This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 High Profile for AVCHD format recording.
players or recorders may fail to eject HD image quality discs. Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera.
Specifications Camera [System] Camera type: Interchangeable lens digital camera Lens: E-mount lens [Image sensor] Image sensor: 23.5 × 15.6 mm (APS-C format) CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of image sensor: Approx. 16 500 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 16 100 000 pixels Movies: 1/4 000 second to 1/4 second, up to 1/30 in AUTO mode (1/3 EV step) Flash sync speed: 1/160 second [Recording media] “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, SD card [LCD screen] LCD panel: 7.5 cm (3.
3D still images: MPO (MPF Extended (Disparity Image)) compliant Movie (AVCHD format): AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compatible Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Movie (MP4 format): Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) [Flash] Flash guide number: GN 6 (in meters at ISO 100) Recycling time: Approx.
Lens Lens E16 mm single focus lens E18 – 55 mm zoom lens E55 – 210 mm zoom lens Camera NEX-F3D NEX-F3D/F3K/ F3Y NEX-F3Y 24 27 - 82.5 82.5 - 315 Lens groups-elements 5-5 9-11 9-13 Angle of view1) 83° 76° - 29° 28.2° - 7.8° 0.24 (0.79) 0.25 (0.82) 1.0 (3.28) Maximum magnification (×) 0.078 0.3 0.225 Minimum f-stop f/22 f/22 - f/32 f/22 - f/32 Filter diameter (mm) 49 49 49 62.0 × 22.5 (2 1/2 × 29/32) 62.0 × 60.0 (2 1/2 × 2 3/8) 63.8 × 108 (2 5/8 × 4 3/8) 67 (2.4) 194 (6.
On focal length The picture angle of this camera is narrower than that of a 35 mm-format film camera. You can find the approximate equivalent of the focal length of a 35 mm-format film 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 film camera.
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. Accessible in areas where the PlayStation Store is available.
Index Numerics 3D Sweep Panorama.................... 41 3D Viewing.................................. 50 A AF Illuminator ............................. 55 AF Micro Adj. ............................. 57 AF/MF Select............................... 52 Anti Motion Blur ......................... 40 Aperture Priority .......................... 42 Area Setting ................................. 58 Aspect Ratio................................. 53 Auto Port. Framing ...................... 52 Auto Review .............
High ISO NR ............................... 57 I Icons............................................. 72 Image Index ................................. 49 Image Size ................................... 45 Install ........................................... 63 Intelligent Auto ............................ 39 ISO ............................................... 54 L Landscape .................................... 40 Language...................................... 58 LCD Brightness ...........................
Shooting Tip List ......................... 53 Shooting tips ................................ 32 Shutter Priority............................. 42 Slide Show ................................... 55 Smile Shutter ............................... 52 Soft keys ...................................... 31 Soft Skin Effect............................ 53 Software ....................................... 63 Spd Priority Cont. ........................ 37 Specifications............................... 87 Specify Printing ..
