Sony NEX-5K/B Instruction Manual

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GB10Preparing the cameraPreparing the cameraChecking the accessories suppliedFirst check the model name of your camera (page 9). The accessories suppl

GB11Preparing the camerax NEX-5K/5CK/3K/3CK• E18 – 55 mm zoom lens/Lens cap (1) (attached to the camera)/Lens hood (1)

GB12Preparing the cameraIdentifying partsSee the pages in parentheses for details of operation.NEX-5/5CNEX-3/3CWhen the lens is removed (NEX-5/5C/3/3C

GB13Preparing the cameraNEX-5/5CNEX-3/3CA (USB) terminalB Hook for shoulder strapAttaching the shoulder strap is recommended not to drop the camera.C

GB14Preparing the cameraNEX-5/5CNEX-3/3CA Battery/Memory card cover (17, 21)B Tripod receptacle• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm

GB15Preparing the cameraxLensOn the E18 – 200 mm lens, refer to the instruction manual of the E18 – 200 mm lens (supplied).E18 – 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (s

GB16Preparing the cameraPreparing the battery packWhen using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP-FW50 “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (

GB17Preparing the camera• The charging time differs depending on the remaining capacity of the battery pack or charging conditions.• We recommend char

GB18Preparing the cameraxChecking the remaining battery levelCheck the level with the following indicators and percent figures displayed on the LCD mo

GB19Preparing the cameraxRemoving the battery packAttaching/removing the lensThe camera will come with the lens attached (except for the NEX-5H/5CH).R

GB2Owner’s RecordThe model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers

GB20Preparing the camera• When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button.• Do not use force when attaching a lens.• The Mount Adaptor (so

GB21Preparing the camera• When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to the surface of the image sensor (the part th

GB22Preparing the cameraxMemory cards that you can useYou can use following memory cards with this camera: “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Stick

GB23Preparing the camera• When the access lamp is lit, do not remove the memory card or the battery pack, or turn off the power. The data may be corru

GB24Preparing the camera• The power for the flash is provided from the camera. When the camera is charging the flash, blinks on the LCD monitor. You

GB25Preparing the cameraTurning on the camera and setting up the dateWhen you turn on the camera for the first time, the screen to set date and time a

GB26Preparing the camera• You cannot superimpose the date on images on this camera. Using “PMB” stored on the CD-ROM (supplied), you can save or print

GB27Mastering the basic operationMastering the basic operationShooting still imagesIn the (Intelligent Auto) mode, the camera analyzes the subject,

GB28Mastering the basic operationRecording movies4Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.When the focus is confirmed, beeps sound and z lights

GB29Mastering the basic operation• The sound of the camera and the lens in operation might be recorded while recording a movie. You can disable the so

GB3• 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

GB30Mastering the basic operationDeleting imagesYou can delete the image that is currently displayed.2Press the left side of the control wheel repeate

GB31Mastering the basic operation2Press the center of the control wheel to confirm [OK].Press [Cancel] to quit the operation.[OK][Cancel]z To delete s

GB32Mastering the basic operationUsing the control wheel and soft keysThe control wheel and soft keys allow you to use various functions of the camera

GB33Mastering the basic operationxSoft keysThe soft keys have different roles, depending on the context.The assigned role (function) of each soft key

GB34Mastering the basic operationUsing the guide function of the cameraThe camera provides various “Help Guides” which explain the functions, and “Sho

GB35Using the recording functionsUsing the recording functionsDefocusing the background easily (Background Defocus Control)In the [Intelligent Auto] m

GB36Selecting the flash modeThe flash rangeThe range of the supplied flash depends on the ISO sensitivity and aperturevalue.1Attach the flash (page 23

GB37Using the recording functionsAdjusting the brightness of still images (Exposure compensation)You can adjust the exposure in 1/3 EV steps in a rang

GB38Shooting still images continuouslyThe camera records images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button (max. 2.3 images per sec

GB39Using the recording functionsShooting with various drive mode2Press DISP repeatedly to select the desired mode.During shootingDisp. Basic Info: Sh

GB4UL is an internationally recognized safety organization.The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed.If you have any questions about this

GB40xScene SelectionxAnti Motion BlurThis is suitable for indoor shots without using the flash, to reduce the subject blur.1Select SCN (Scene Selectio

GB41Using the recording functionsxSweep PanoramaWhile you pan the camera, the camera shoots several images and composes them into one panoramic image.

GB42xShutter PriorityYou can express the movement of a moving subject in various way by adjusting the shutter speed, for example, at the instant of th

GB43Using the recording functionsx Aperture PriorityYou can adjust the range in focus, or defocuses the background.1Select A (Aperture Priority) (page

GB44Selecting the image sizeThe image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take an image.The larger the image size, th

GB45Using the recording functionsPanoramaThe image size varies depending on the shooting direction (page 51). MovieNEX-5/5CNEX-3/3C• When you print st

GB46Focusing on the face (Face Detection)The camera detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus on the face. You can select the priority

GB47Using the playback functionsUsing the playback functionsEnlarging the playback image (Enlarge Image)1Press the (Playback) button to enter the pl

GB48Displaying the image list1Press the (Playback) button to enter the playback mode. (Playback) button2Press (Image Index) on the control wheel.S

GB49Using the playback functionsViewing images on a TVTo view images recorded on the camera on a TV, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and an HD TV equi

GB5[ Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These

GB50Checking the functions availableMenu listWhen you press [Menu], six menu items; [Shoot Mode], [Camera], [Image Size], [Brightness/Color], [Playbac

GB51Checking the functions availablexCameraAllows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash.* NEX-5/5C onlyDri

GB52xImage SizeAllows you to set the image size and aspect ratio, etc.* NEX-5/5C onlyxBrightness/ColorAllows you to make brightness settings such as m

GB53Checking the functions availablexPlaybackAllows you to set playback functions.xSetupAllows you to make more detailed shooting settings, or change

GB54Auto 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 adj

GB55Checking the functions available* Appears when an Eye-Fi card (sold separately) is inserted in the camera. Do not use an Eye-Fi card inserted in t

GB56Eye-Fi cards can be used only in the countries/regions where they were purchased. Use Eye-Fi cards in accordance with the law of the countries/reg

GB57Checking the functions availableFlash modes availableThe flash modes you can select depend on the shooting mode and functions selected.In the tabl

GB58Importing images to the computerInstalling the softwareTo utilize images recorded with the camera, the following software is provided:• Sony Image

GB59Importing images to the computer• If “PMB” has already been installed on the computer, and the version number of the previously installed “PMB” is

GB6[ Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection sys

GB60What you can do with the supplied softwarex“PMB”With “PMB” you can do the following, etc.:• Import images shot with the camera and display them on

GB61Importing images to the computerFor details on “Image Data Converter SR” and “Image Data Lightbox SR,” refer to Help.To start Help, click [Start]

GB62z Characteristics of each type of discA Blu-ray disc enables you to record high definition image quality (HD) movies of a longer duration than DVD

GB63OthersOthersChecking the number of recordable images• When “0” (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, the memory card is full. Repla

GB64MoviesThe table below shows the approximate recording times available. These are the total times for all movie files. Continuous recording is poss

GB65OthersList of icons on the LCD monitorIcons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status.You can change the screen display using DISP

GB66BCD 100%Remaining battery Scene Recognition iconsFlash charge in progressAF illuminatorDoes not record sound during movie recordingCamera s

GB67Others Drive Mode Focus mode±0.0Flash compensation Metering Mode Focus area mode Face DetectionSmile ShutterISOAWB 7500K G9White

GB68Learning more about the camera (α Handbook)“α Handbook,” which explains how to use the camera in detail, is included on the CD-ROM (supplied). Ref

GB69OthersTroubleshootingIf you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions.The battery pack cannot be installed.• When you insert

GB7Table of contentsPreparing the cameraChecking the accessories supplied ...10Identifying parts ...

GB70• 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,

GB71Others• You are shooting in manual focus mode. Set [AF/MF Select] to [Autofocus].• Ambient light is insufficient.• The subject may require special

GB72The image is whitish (Flare).Blurring of light appears on the image (Ghosting).• The picture was taken under a strong light source, and excessive

GB73OthersPrecautionsNotes on the LCD monitor and lens• The LCD monitor is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99 % of t

GB74and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired.On storingBe sure to attach the lens cap when not using the camera.On operating temperatures

GB75Othersformatting permanently erases all data on the memory card, and is unrecoverable. Save precious data on a computer, etc.• If you repeatedly r

GB76• Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality can be played back only on AVCHD format-compatible devices. DVD-based players or recorder

GB77Others[Recording media]“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media,SD card[LCD monitor]LCD panel: 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT driveTotal number of dots: 921 600 (640 ×

GB78LensOn the E18 – 200 mm lens, refer to the instruction manual of the E18 – 200 mm lens (supplied).*1The values for equivalent 35 mm-format focal l

GB79OthersBC-VW1 Battery chargerInput rating: 100 V – 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz, 4.2 WOutput rating: 8.4 V DC, 0.28 AOperating temperature range: 0°C to 4

GB8Checking the functions availableMenu list ... 50Functions available for ea

GB80• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.• Macintosh and Mac O

GB81OthersIndexAAF Illuminator ... 53AF/MF Select... 51Anti Motion Blur ...

GB82Long Exposure NR ... 54MMacintosh ... 59Macro.... 40Man

GB9This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses.The model name varies depending on the supplied lens.Model name LensNEX-5A/5CA/3A/