Sony NEX-5RK/B Black User Manual

C:\4437511121NEX5RUC2\01GB-NEX5RUC2\010COV.fmmaster: RightNEX-5R4-437-511-12(1)4-437-51 1-12(1)NEX-5RInterchangeable Lens Digital CameraInstruction Ma

GB10This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses.The model name varies depending on the supplied lens. The available model varies

GB100DPOF: CompatibleDimensions (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 c

GB101OthersLens1)Power zoom2)The values for equivalent 35 mm-format focal length and angle of view are based on digital cameras equipped with an APS-C

GB102On focal lengthThe picture angle of this camera is narrower than that of a 35 mm-format camera. You can find the approximate equivalent of the fo

GB103Others• In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective develo

GB104IndexAAccess Point Settings... 79AEL w/ shutter... 64AF Illuminator ... 64AF

GB105OthersGGrid Line... 64HHandbook... 88Hand-held Twilight...

GB106RRecord Setting ... 62Recover Image DB ... 68Red Eye Reduction ... 64Release w/o

GB107Others

GB11Preparing the cameraPreparing the cameraChecking the supplied itemsFirst check the model name of your camera (page 10). The accessories supplied d

GB12Preparing the cameraIdentifying partsSee the pages in parentheses for details on operation for the parts.When the lens is removedA Shutter button

GB13Preparing the cameraA Image sensor position markB Wi-Fi sensor (built-in)C Charge lampD Micro USB terminalE HDMI terminal (58)F LCD screen/Touch p

GB14Preparing the cameraA Battery/memory card cover (17, 24)B Access lamp (25)C Memory card insertion slot (24)D Battery compartment (17)E Connection

GB15Preparing the cameraxLensSee page 101 on the specifications of the lenses.E PZ 16 – 50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-5RL/NEX-5RY)A Zooming/Fo

GB16Preparing the cameraE55 – 210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (supplied with NEX-5RY)A Focusing ringB Zooming ringC Focal-length scaleD Focal-length indexE Lens c

GB17Preparing the cameraCharging the battery packWhen using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP-FW50 “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (s

GB18Preparing the camera4Close the cover.5Connect the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied), using the micro USB cable (supplied). Connect the AC Adapto

GB19Preparing 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

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 cameraxCharging by connecting to a computerThe battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a micro USB

GB21Preparing the cameraxChecking the remaining battery levelCheck the level with the following indicators and percent figures displayed on the LCD sc

GB22Preparing the cameraAttaching/removing the lensSet the power switch of the camera to OFF before you attach or remove the lens.• When attaching a l

GB23Preparing the cameraxRemoving the lens• If dust or debris gets inside the camera while you are changing the lens and adheres to the surface of the

GB24Preparing the cameraInserting a memory card (sold separately)1Open the cover.2Insert a memory card.• Insert the memory card until it clicks as ill

GB25Preparing the cameraxMemory cards that you can useYou can use following types of memory cards with this camera. However, proper operation cannot b

GB26Preparing the cameraAttaching the flashWhen you want to use a flash during shooting, attach the flash device (supplied).The flash is enabled when

GB27Preparing the cameraz Carrying the flashThe flash case can be conveniently attached to the shoulder strap.Store the flash in the case when you are

GB28Preparing the cameraSetting the date and timeWhen you turn on the camera for the first time, the screen to set date and time appears.1Set the powe

GB29Preparing the camera• You cannot set the date, time and area by touching the screen.• You cannot superimpose the date on images on this camera. Us

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

GB31Mastering the basic operationxShooting still images using touch operation (Touch Shutter function)The camera adjusts the focus and releases the sh

GB32Mastering the basic operationRecording movies• The sound of the camera and the lens in operation might be recorded while recording a movie. • When

GB33Mastering the basic operationPlaying back imagesxSelecting the imageTurn the control wheel. Or, slide your finger from left to right across the sc

GB34Mastering the basic operation* The movie is played back frame-by-frame.During movie playback Control wheel operationTouch panel operationPause/res

GB35Mastering the basic operationDeleting imagesYou can delete the image that is currently displayed.1Press (Delete). Or, touch on the screen.2Press

GB36Mastering the basic operationOperating the cameraThe control wheel, control dial, soft keys and touch panel allow you to use various functions of

GB37Mastering the basic operationxControl dialYou can set the aperture value and shutter speed, etc. by turning the control dial. The setting value as

GB38Mastering the basic operationxTouch panelYou can operate the camera intuitively by touching the screen or sliding your finger across the screen. T

GB39Mastering the basic operationxOperationsYou can select items and make settings in two ways; by one is using the control wheel, or by the other is

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

GB40Mastering the basic operation• You can perform most operations using both the control wheel/soft keys and the touch panel. However, some operation

GB41Using the recording functionsUsing the recording functionsSetting the function using [Photo Creativity]You can operate the camera intuitively usin

GB42• [Photo Creativity] is only available when an E-mount lens is mounted.• [Photo Creativity] is only available when [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior

GB43Using the recording functionsxPicture Effect1Select (Picture Effect) (page 41).2Select the desired effect by turning the control wheel. Or, slid

GB44Adjusting 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

GB45Using the recording functionsShooting still images continuouslyThe camera records images continuously while you are pressing and holding down the

GB46Changing the screen display (DISP)1Press DISP (Display Contents) on the control wheel.2Press DISP repeatedly to select the desired mode.During sho

GB47Using the recording functionsShooting with various shooting modes1Select MENU t [Shoot Mode].2Turn the control wheel to select the desired mode, a

GB48xScene Selection1Select SCN (Scene Selection) (page 47).2Turn the control wheel to select the desired mode, and press the center.Or, slide your fi

GB49Using the recording functionsxSweep PanoramaWhile you pan the camera, the camera shoots several images and composes them into one panoramic image.

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

GB50xShutter PriorityYou can express the movement of a moving subject in various ways by adjusting the shutter speed, for example, at the instant of t

GB51Using the recording functionsx Aperture PriorityYou can adjust the range in focus, or defocuses the background.1Select A (Aperture Priority) (page

GB52xProgram Auto/Superior AutoIn [Superior Auto] mode, the camera shoots with higher quality than [Intelligent Auto] mode and perform composite shoot

GB53Using the recording functionsZoomingWith the [Zoom] feature of the camera, you can increase the magnification to a scale greater than that of the

GB54Selecting the flash mode• When the camera is charging the flash, blinks on the LCD screen. You cannot press the shutter button when this icon is

GB55Using the recording functionsThe flash rangeThe range of the flash depends on the ISO sensitivity and aperture value.Setting using the Fn (Functio

GB56Selecting the image size/record settingThe image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take an image. The larger th

GB57Using the playback functionsUsing the playback functionsDisplaying the image list1Press the (Playback) button to enter playback mode. (Playback)

GB58Viewing images on a TVTo view images on the camera using a TV, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI connector are re

GB59Checking the functions availableChecking the functions availableMenu listWhen you press MENU, the menu items [Shoot Mode], [Camera], [Image Size],

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

GB60xCameraAllows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash.Program Auto Automatic shooting that allows you to

GB61Checking the functions availablexImage SizeAllows you to set the image size and aspect ratio, etc.Soft Skin Effect Shoots the skin smoothly in the

GB62xBrightness/ColorAllows you to make brightness settings such as metering mode, and color settings such as white balance.MovieFile Format Selects A

GB63Checking the functions availablexPlaybackAllows you to set playback functions.xApplicationYou can add the desired functions to your camera by conn

GB64xSetupAllows you to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings.Shooting SettingsAEL w/ shutter Sets whether or not to fix

GB65Checking the functions availableDigital Zoom Zooms an image with higher magnification than Clear Image Zoom. This feature can be also available in

GB66Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber.Reduces the color deviation at the corners of the screen.(Auto/Off)Lens Comp.: Distortion Compensates for distortion on the

GB67Checking the functions availableHelp Guide Display Turns the Help Guide on or off.(On/Off)Power Save Sets the level of the power saving feature.(M

GB68* This setting appears when an Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camera. Do not use an Eye-Fi card inserted in the camera on an airplane. If an Eye-F

GB69Checking the functions availableFunctions available for each shooting modeThe functions you can use depend on the selected shooting mode.In the ta

GB7Use of the RLAN network is governed: - with respect to private use, by the Legislative Decree of 1.8.2003, no. 259 (“Code of Electronic Communicati

GB70Flash modes availableThe flash modes you can select depend on the shooting mode and functions selected.In the table below, indicates the functio

GB71Importing images to the computerImporting images to the computerInstalling the softwareTo utilize images recorded with the camera, the following s

GB72xMacThe following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software and importing images via a USB connection.1Turn on your com

GB73Importing images to the computerWhat you can do with the supplied softwarex“PlayMemories Home”With “PlayMemories Home,” you can do the following:•

GB74• “PlayMemories Home” is not compatible with Mac computers. When you play back images on Mac computers, use the appropriate application software s

GB75Adding functions to the cameraAdding functions to the cameraAdding functions to the cameraYou can add the desired functions to your camera by conn

GB76xDownloading the applicationxLaunching the downloaded application1Access the application downloading website.http://www.sony.net/pmca• Use Interne

GB77Connecting the camera to a networkConnecting the camera to a networkTransferring images to a SmartphoneYou can transfer still images to a Smartpho

GB78• Some images may not be displayed on the Smartphone, depending on the recording format.• The camera shares the connection information for [View o

GB79Connecting the camera to a networkxAccess Point Settings• When aboard an airplane, turn off the camera.Saving images to a computerYou can save ima

GB8Table of contentsPreparing the cameraChecking the supplied items ... 11Identifying parts ...

GB80Viewing images on a TVYou can transfer images on the camera to a network-compatible TV without connecting them using a cable. The transferred imag

GB81OthersOthersChecking the number of recordable images• When “0” (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, the memory card is full. Repla

GB82MoviesThe following table shows the approximate recording times available. These are the total times for all movie files.(h (hour), m (minute))• T

GB83Others• 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 Forma

GB84List 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

GB85OthersBRAW RAW+JFINE STDImage quality of still images60i/50i 60i/50i 60p/50p 24p/25p 24p/25p Recording mode of movies 100%Remaining batteryFlash c

GB86CDDisplay Indication Flash Mode/Red Eye Reduction±0.0Flash compensation Drive ModeSelf-portrait Self-timer Metering Mode Focus mo

GB87Others±0.0Exposure compensationISO400 ISO sensitivityAE lockShutter speed indicatorAperture indicatorREC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s)201

GB88Learning 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

GB89OthersTroubleshootingIf you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions.The battery pack cannot be installed.• When you insert

GB9Checking the functions availableMenu list... 59Functions available for eac

GB90The power turns off suddenly.• When the camera or battery pack is too warm, the camera displays a warning message and turns off automatically to p

GB91OthersNothing 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 t

GB92The 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

GB93OthersThe 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 fla

GB94PrecautionsOn the functions available with the camera• Your camera is 1080 60i-compatible or 1080 50i-compatible.To check whether the camera is 10

GB95OthersOn using the lenses and accessoriesIt is recommended that you use Sony lenses/accessories designed to suit the characteristics of this camer

GB96How to prevent moisture condensationWhen bringing the camera from a cold place to a warm place, seal the camera in a plastic bag and allow it to a

GB97Others• Before you record one-time events, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly.• This camera is neither dust-

GB98• Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality can be played back only on AVCHD format-compatible devices. DVD-based players or recorder

GB99OthersSpecificationsCamera[System]Camera type: Interchangeable lens digital cameraLens: E-mount lens[Image sensor]Image sensor: APS-C format (23.5