Sony NEX-F3K/B Instruction Manual

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GB10Preparing the cameraIdentifying partsSee the pages in parentheses for details of operation.When the lens is removedA FlashB ON/OFF (Power) switch

GB11Preparing the cameraA (flash pop-up) button (43)B (Playback) button (27)C MOVIE button (26)D Soft key A (31)E Soft key B (31)F Soft key C (31)G

GB12Preparing the cameraA Battery cover (15)B Hook for shoulder strapAttaching the shoulder strap is recommended not to drop the camera.C Tripod recep

GB13Preparing the cameraxLensSee page 89 on the specifications of the lenses.E18 – 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-F3D/F3K/F3Y)A Hood indexB Foc

GB14Preparing the cameraE55 – 210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (supplied with NEX-F3Y)A Focusing ringB Zooming ringC Focal-length scaleD Focal-length indexE Lens c

GB15Preparing the cameraCharging the battery packWhen using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP-FW50 “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (s

GB16Preparing the camera• If the charge lamp on the camera flashes when the AC Adaptor is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket), this indicates t

GB17Preparing the cameracharging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50ºF to 86ºF).• The charge lamp may flash quickl

GB18Preparing the cameraand the camera. The camera may cause a malfunction. Before turning on/off, or restarting the computer or waking the computer f

GB19Preparing the cameraxRemoving the battery packAttaching/removing the lensSet the power switch of the camera to OFF before you attach or remove the

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 cameraInserting a memory card (sold separately)xMemory cards that you can useYou can use following types of memory cards with this c

GB22Preparing the camera• Images recorded on an SDXC memory card cannot be imported to or played on computers or AV devices that are not compatible wi

GB23Preparing 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

GB24Preparing the camera• You cannot superimpose the date on images on this camera. Using “PlayMemories Home” stored on the CD-ROM (supplied), you can

GB25Mastering the basic operationMastering the basic operationShooting still imagesIn the (Intelligent Auto) mode, the camera analyzes the subject,

GB26Mastering the basic operationRecording movies4Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.When the focus is confirmed, beeps sound and z lights

GB27Mastering 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

GB28Mastering the basic operationxPlaying back movies* The movie is played back frame-by-frame.1Select MENU t [Playback] t [View Mode] t [Folder View(

GB29Mastering the basic operationDeleting imagesYou can delete the image that is currently displayed.1Display the desired image, and press (Delete).2

GB3• 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 gen

GB30Mastering the basic operationOperating the cameraThe control wheel and soft keys allow you to use various functions of the camera.xControl wheelWh

GB31Mastering the basic operationxSoft keysThe soft keys have different roles, depending on the context.The assigned role (function) of each soft key

GB32Mastering the basic operationUsing the guide function of the cameraThe camera provides various “Help Guides” which explain the functions, and “Sho

GB33Using the recording functionsUsing the recording functionsSetting the function using Photo CreativityYou can operate the camera intuitively using

GB34xDefocusing the background easily (Background Defocus Control)• The defocusing effect may not be noticeable, depending on the distance from the su

GB35Using the recording functionsxPicture Effect1Select (Picture Effect) (page 33).2Select the desired effect by turning the control wheel. (Off): D

GB36Adjusting 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.Using

GB37Using the recording functionsShooting still images continuouslyThe camera records images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter bu

GB38Shooting with various shooting modes2Press DISP repeatedly to select the desired mode.During shootingGraphic Display: Shows basic shooting informa

GB39Using the recording functions2Turn the control wheel to select the desired mode, and press the center. (Intelligent Auto): The camera evaluates th

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 Panorama/3D Sweep PanoramaWhile you pan the camera, the camera shoots several images and composes them into on

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 functionsxProgram Auto/Superior AutoIn Superior Auto mode, the camera shoots with higher quality than Intelligent Auto mode an

GB44• You cannot select [Fill-flash] with [Intelligent Auto], [Superior Auto].• When the camera is charging the flash, blinks on the LCD screen. You

GB45Using the recording functionsSelecting the image size/record settingThe image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you

GB463D PanoramaPanoramaThe image size varies depending on the shooting direction (page 53). Movie* 1080 60i-compatible device** 1080 50i-compatible de

GB47Using the recording functions• When you print still images recorded with 16:9 aspect ratio, and panoramic images, both edges may be cut off.• Movi

GB48Using the playback functionsEnlarging the playback image (Enlarge Image)1Press the (Playback) button to enter the playback mode. (Playback) butt

GB49Using the playback functionsDisplaying the image list1Press the (Playback) button to enter the playback mode. (Playback) button2Press (Image I

GB5The 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

GB50Viewing images on a TVTo view images recorded on the camera on a TV, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI connector

GB51Checking the functions availableChecking the functions availableMenu listWhen you press MENU, six menu items; [Shoot Mode], [Camera], [Image Size]

GB52xCameraAllows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash.Superior Auto Shoots images with a wider range of

GB53Checking the functions availablexImage SizeAllows you to set the image size and aspect ratio, etc.Soft Skin Effect Shoots the skin smoothly in the

GB54xBrightness/ColorAllows you to make brightness settings such as metering mode, and color settings such as white balance.xPlaybackAllows you to set

GB55Checking the functions availablexSetupAllows you to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings.Delete Deletes images.(Mul

GB56Live View Display Allows you to choose whether or not to show the value of exposure compensation, etc. on the screen display.(Setting Effect ON/Se

GB57Checking the functions availableRelease w/o Lens Sets whether or not to release the shutter when there is no lens.(Enable/Disable)Eye-Start AF Set

GB58Custom Key Settings Assigns functions to the various keys.(Right Key Setting/Soft key B Setting/Soft key C Setting/Custom)Beep Selects the sound p

GB59Checking 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

GB6In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this batter

GB60Functions available for each shooting modeThe functions you can use depend on the selected shooting mode.In the table below, indicates the funct

GB61Checking the functions availableFlash modes availableThe flash modes you can select depend on the shooting mode and functions selected.In the tabl

GB62• [Autoflash] can be selected when [Shoot Mode] is set to [Intelligent Auto], [Superior Auto], or certain [Scene Selection] modes only.

GB63Importing images to the computerImporting images to the computerInstalling the softwareTo utilize images recorded with the camera, the following s

GB64** Starter (Edition) is not supported.xMacThe following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software and importing images

GB65Importing images to the computerWhat you can do with the supplied softwarex“PlayMemories Home”With “PlayMemories Home” you can do the following, e

GB66x“Image Data Converter”With “Image Data Converter” you can do the following, etc.:• To edit images recorded in RAW format with various corrections

GB67Importing images to the computerCreating a disc of moviesYou can create a disc from AVCHD movies that have been recorded with this camera.Dependin

GB68• To create a Blu-ray Disc with “PlayMemories Home,” you have to install proprietary add-on software. For details, access following URL:http://sup

GB69OthersOthersChecking the number of recordable images• When “0” (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, the memory card is full. Repla

GB7Table of contentsPreparing the cameraChecking the supplied items ...9Identifying parts ...

GB70MoviesThe table below shows the approximate recording times available. These are the total times for all movie files. Continuous recording is poss

GB71OthersxNumber of still images that can be recorded using a battery packThe approximate number of images that can be recorded is 470 images when yo

GB72List of icons on the LCD screenIcons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status.You can change the screen display using DISP (Displ

GB73OthersBC60i/50i 60i/50i 24p/25p 24p/25p Recording mode of movies Memory card/Upload123Min Recordable time of moviesEco Mode 100%Remaining ba

GB74D±0.0Flash compensation Drive ModeSelf-portrait Self-timer Metering Mode Focus mode Focus area mode Face DetectionAWB 7500

GB75Others2012-1-1 9:30AMRecorded date/time of the image12/12 Image number/Number of images in the view modeAppears when HDR did not work on the image

GB76Learning 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

GB77OthersTroubleshootingIf you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions.The battery pack cannot be installed.• When you insert

GB78• 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,

GB79OthersThe 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

GB8Functions available for each shooting mode ... 60Flash modes available... 61Im

GB80The 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 b

GB81OthersThe 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 cam

GB82PrecautionsOn the functions available with the camera• Your camera is 1080 60i-compatible or 1080 50i-compatible.To check whether the camera is 10

GB83Othersturning on the camera in a cold location, the LCD screen may become temporarily dark.• Do not press against the LCD screen. The monitor may

GB84On moisture condensationIf the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the camera. This

GB85Othersmalfunction of the camera or memory card, etc.• To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up) data to other medium.• Befor

GB86players or recorders may fail to eject HD image quality discs.Warning on copyrightTelevision programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may

GB87OthersSpecificationsCamera[System]Camera type: Interchangeable lens digital cameraLens: E-mount lens[Image sensor]Image sensor: 23.5 × 15.6 mm (AP

GB883D still images: MPO (MPF Extended (Disparity Image)) compliantMovie (AVCHD format): AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compatibleVideo: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264Audio:

GB89OthersLens1)The values for equivalent 35 mm-format focal length and angle of view are based on digital cameras equipped with an APS-C sized image

GB9Preparing the cameraPreparing the cameraChecking the supplied itemsFirst check the model name of your camera (page 8). The accessories supplied dif

GB90On focal lengthThe picture angle of this camera is narrower than that of a 35 mm-format film camera. You can find the approximate equivalent of th

GB91OthersHowever, the ™ or ® marks are not used in all cases in this manual.• Add further enjoyment with your PlayStation 3 by downloading the applic

GB92IndexNumerics3D Sweep Panorama... 413D Viewing... 50AAF Illuminator ...

GB93OthersHigh ISO NR ... 57IIcons.... 72Image Index ...

GB94Shooting Tip List ....... 53Shooting tips ......... 32Shutter Priority........ 42Sli