Sony NEX-3N Handbook

4-453-048-11(1)GB© 2013 Sony CorporationNEX-3NInterchangeable Lens Digital Cameraα HandbookTable of contentsSample photoMenuIndex

10GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexShooting sunset/night scenesHolding the camera by hand (57) Shooting the red of the sunset beautifully (56

100GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexImage IndexSelects the number of images to be displayed on the index.1 MENU t [Playback] t [Image Index]

101GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexEnlarge ImageYou can check the focus by enlarging a portion of the playback image.1 MENU t [Playback] t [

102GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexRotateRotates a still image counter-clockwise. Use this to display a horizontal orientation image in vert

103GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexProtectProtects recorded images against accidental erasure.The mark is displayed on protected images.1

104GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexVolume SettingsAdjusts the sound volume of movies in 8 steps.1 MENU t [Playback] t [Volume Settings] t de

105GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexAEL w/ shutterSets whether or not to fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down.• Wh

106GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexAF IlluminatorThe AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundin

107GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexRed Eye ReductionWhen using the flash, it is fired 2 or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye

108GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexLive View DisplaySets whether or not to show images altered with effects of the exposure compensation, wh

109GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexAuto ReviewYou can check the recorded image on the LCD screen right after the shooting. You can change th

11GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexShooting fast moving subjectsFollowing a moving subject (69) Expressing vigorous action (62)Shooting the s

110GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexGrid LineSets whether the grid line is displayed or not. The grid line will help you to adjust the compos

111GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexPeaking LevelEnhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color in manual focus. This function

112GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexPeaking ColorSets the color used for the peaking function in manual focus.1 MENU t [Setup] t [Peaking Col

113GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexClear Image ZoomSets whether or not to use [Clear Image Zoom] when the zoom feature of the camera is used

114GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexDigital ZoomSets whether to use [Digital Zoom] or not when the zoom feature of the camera is used (page 4

115GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexSelf-portrait Self-timerSets whether to set the shooting mode to the 3-second delay self-timer when the L

116GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexS. Auto Image Extract.Sets whether or not to save all the images that were shot continuously in [Superior

117GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexMF AssistEnlarges the image on the screen automatically to make manual-focusing easier. This works in the

118GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexMF Assist TimeSets the length of time the image will be shown in an expanded form for the [MF Assist] fun

119GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexColor SpaceThe way colors are represented using combinations of numbers or the range of color reproductio

12GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexIdentifying partsSee the pages in parentheses for details on operation for the parts.A (Playback) button

120GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexSteadyShotSets whether or not you use the [SteadyShot] function of the lens.1 MENU t [Setup] t [SteadySho

121GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexRelease w/o LensSets whether or not the shutter can be released when no lens is attached.1 MENU t [Setup]

122GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexLong Exposure NRWhen you set the shutter speed to one second or longer (long exposure shooting), noise re

123GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexHigh ISO NRWhen shooting with high ISO sensitivity, the camera reduces noise that becomes more noticeable

124GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexLens Comp.: ShadingCompensates for the shaded corners of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristi

125GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexLens Comp.: Chro. Aber.Reduces the color deviation at the corners of the screen, caused by certain lens c

126GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexLens Comp.: DistortionCompensates for the distortion of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristic

127GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexFace Priority TrackingSets whether to give priority to tracking a certain face when the camera detects th

128GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexMovie Audio RecSets whether or not you record the sound during movie recording.1 MENU t [Setup] t [Movie

129GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexWind Noise Reduct.Sets whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie recording.1 MENU t [Setup] t [Win

13GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexA (Flash pop-up) button (65)B LCD screenC Access lampD Memory card/terminal coverE Multi/Micro USB Termin

130GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexAF Micro Adj.Allows you to adjust and register an autofocused position for each lens, when using an A-mou

131GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexMenu startAllows you to select whether to always display the first screen of the menu or to display the s

132GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexMOVIE ButtonSets whether or not to activate the MOVIE button.1 MENU t [Setup] t [MOVIE Button] t desired

133GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexCustom Key SettingsAssigning functions to the various keys allows you to speed up operations by pressing

134GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Index• [Soft key B Setting] under [Custom Key Settings] is available for the following shooting modes. Functio

135GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexAEL toggleWhen it is hard to obtain an appropriate exposure for the subject, this function allows you to

136GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexBeepSelects the sound produced when you operate the camera.1 MENU t [Setup] t [Beep] t desired setting.On

137GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Index LanguageSelects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages.1 MENU t [Setup] t [ L

138GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexDate/Time SetupSets the date and time again.• The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates

139GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexArea SettingSets the area where you are using the camera. This allows you to set the local area when you

14GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexA Battery coverB Lock leverC Battery compartmentD Connection plate coverUse this when using an AC-PW20 AC

140GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexHelp Guide DisplayYou can set whether to display the help guide when you operate the camera.1 MENU t [Set

141GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexPower SaveYou can shorten the waiting time until the camera is turned off when it is not being operated t

142GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexPower Saving Start TimeYou can set time intervals to switch to power save mode. To return to shooting mod

143GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexLCD BrightnessYou can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.1 MENU t [Setup] t [LCD Brightness] t desir

144GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexDisplay ColorSelects the color of the LCD screen.1 MENU t [Setup] t [Display Color] t desired setting.Bla

145GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexWide ImageSelects the method used for displaying the wide images.1 MENU t [Setup] t [Wide Image] t desire

146GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexPlayback DisplaySelects the orientation when playing back still images recorded in the portrait position.

147GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexHDMI ResolutionWhen you connect the camera to a High Definition (HD) TV with HDMI terminals using an HDMI

148GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexCTRL FOR HDMIWhen connecting the camera to a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV with an HDMI cable (sold separat

149GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexUSB ConnectionSelects the appropriate USB connection method for each computer or USB device connected to

15GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexE PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-3NL/3NY)A Zooming/Focusing ringB Zooming leverC Mounting ind

150GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexUSB LUN SettingEnhances compatibility by limiting of USB connection functions.1 MENU t [Setup] t [USB LUN

151GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexVersionDisplays the version of your camera and lens. Confirm the version when a firmware update is releas

152GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexDemo ModeThe [Demo Mode] function displays the movies recorded on the memory card automatically (demonstr

153GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexInitializeInitializes the setting to the default setting.Even if you activate [Initialize], the images ar

154GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexFormatFormats the memory card. When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time, it is reco

155GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexFile NumberSelects the method to use to assign file numbers to still images and MP4 movies.1 MENU t [Setu

156GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexFolder NameStill images you shoot are recorded in a folder that is automatically created under the DCIM f

157GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexSelect Shoot. FolderWhen a [Standard Form] folder is selected under [Folder Name] and there are 2 or more

158GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexNew FolderCreates a new folder in the memory card to which still images and MP4 movies are recorded.Image

159GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexRecover Image DBWhen inconsistencies are caused in the image database file by processing files on compute

16GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexE55-210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (supplied with NEX-3NY)A Focusing ringB Zooming ringC Focal-length scaleD Focal-le

160GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexDisplay Card SpaceDisplays the remaining recording time of movies on the memory card. Number of recordabl

161GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexUpload SettingsSets whether or not you use the upload function when using an Eye-Fi card (commercially av

162GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexConnecting with other equipmentViewing images on a TVTo view images on the camera using a TV, an HDMI cab

163GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexBy connecting the camera to a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you c

164GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexUsing with your computerUse following software to allow more versatile use of images shot with your camer

165GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexThe following computer environment is recommended when using the software and importing images via a USB

166GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexInstalling the softwareLog on as Administrator.• If “PMB” (Picture Motion Browser) supplied with a camera

167GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Index• “PlayMemories Home” is not compatible with Mac computers. When you play back images on Mac computers, u

168GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexConnecting the camera to the computer“PlayMemories Home” allows you to easily import images.For details o

169GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Index1 Connect the camera to your Mac computer first. Double-click the newly recognized icon on the desktop t

17GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexList of icons on the screenIcons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status.You can change

170GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexCreating a movie discDepending on the disc type, playable devices may vary. Select the method that suits

171GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexCharacteristics of each type of discDisc type/usage DescriptionHigh-definition image quality (HD)A Blu-ra

172GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexYou can create a high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD recording disc from AVCHD movies imported to a

173GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexYou can create a standard definition image quality (STD) disc from AVCHD movies imported to a computer us

174GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexPrinting still imagesYou can print still images using the following methods.• Printing directly using a p

175GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexTroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions.The

176GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexThe charge lamp on the camera flashes when charging the battery pack.• You can use an NP-FW50 battery pac

177GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexThe flash does not work.• Press the (flash pop-up) button to pop up the flash.• You cannot use a flash

178GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexThe eyes of the subject come out red.• Activate the [Red Eye Reduction] function (page 107).• Get close t

179GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexNot sure if the OS of the computer is compatible with the camera.• Check “Recommended computer environmen

18GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexBCDDoes not record sound during movie recordingWind noise reduction is activated SteadyShot/SteadyShot w

180GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexCannot print images.• RAW images cannot be printed. To print RAW images, first convert them to JPEG image

181GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexThe setting is reset without the resetting operation.• The battery pack was removed when the power switch

182GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexWarning messagesIf the following messages appear, follow the instructions accordingly.Incompatible batter

183GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexNo images.• There is no image on the memory card.Image protected.• You tried to delete protected images.U

184GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexNo images changed.• You attempted to execute DPOF without specifying images.Cannot create more folders.•

185GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexOthersUsing the camera abroadYou can use the AC Adaptor in any country or region where the power supply i

186GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexMemory cardYou can use following memory cards with this camera: “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Sti

187GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexNotes on using “Memory Stick Micro” media (sold separately)• This product is compatible with “Memory Stic

188GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Index“InfoLITHIUM” battery packYour camera operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack NP-FW50. You canno

189GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexHow to store the battery pack• To maintain the battery pack’s function, charge the battery pack and then

19GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Index2013-1-1 9:30AMRecorded date/time of the image12/12Image number/Number of images in the view modeAppears w

190GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexBattery charging• Only NP-FW50 battery packs (and no others) can be charged. Batteries other than the spe

191GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexMount AdaptorUsing a Mount Adaptor (sold separately), you can attach an A-mount lens (sold separately) to

192GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexThe available [Autofocus Area] settings differ depending on the Mount Adaptor type.• You may not be able

193GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexAVCHD formatThe AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record a high defin

194GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexCleaningClean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, and then wipe the surfa

195GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexIndexIndexAAdobeRGB ... 119AEL button ...

196GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexFFace Detection ... 71Face Priority Tracking ...

197GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexProgram Auto ... 64Program Shift ...

198GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexNotes on the LicenseThe software provided with this camera is supplied under licensing agreements with ea

2GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexNotes on using the cameraHow to use this handbookClick on a button at upper right on the cover and each pag

20GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Index Basic operationsOperating the cameraThe control wheel and soft keys allow you to use various functions of

21GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexWhen you turn or press the top/bottom/right/left parts of the control wheel following the on-screen displa

22GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexUsing functions in the menuMenuYou can set up the basic settings for the camera as a whole, or execute fun

23GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexAllows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash.Allows you to set

24GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexAllows you to make brightness settings such as metering mode, and color settings such as white balance.All

25GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexGrid Line Turns on the grid line that helps you to adjust the composition of images.Peaking Level Enhances

26GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Index* This setting appears when an Eye-Fi (sold separately) card is inserted in the camera.Power Saving Start

27GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexShooting imagesShooting images with the settings in effect when you bought the camera is explained here.Th

28GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Indexz Tips for shooting a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on• Focusing may be difficult in

29GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexPlaying back imagesPlays back the recorded images.1 Press the (Playback) button.2 Select the image with

3GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexTable of contentsNotes on using the cameraHow to use this handbook ·····································2Sa

30GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexA portion of a still image can be enlarged during playback. This is convenient to check the focus conditio

31GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexDeleting imagesYou can delete the image displayed.• You cannot delete protected images.• Once you have del

32GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexUsing the Photo Creativity functionPhoto CreativityUsing [Photo Creativity], you can shoot a subject with

33GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexBkground DefocusPhoto Creativity allows you to defocus the background easily to make the subject stand out

34GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexBrightnessYou can adjust the brightness easily in [Photo Creativity].1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Intelligent

35GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexColorYou can adjust the color easily in [Photo Creativity].1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Intelligent Auto] or [

36GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexVividnessYou can adjust the vividness easily in [Photo Creativity].1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Intelligent Au

37GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexPicture EffectYou can set [Picture Effect] easily in [Photo Creativity]. Select the desired effect filter

38GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Index• When [Partial Color] is selected, images may not retain the selected color, depending on the subject.• T

39GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexUsing functions with the control wheelDISP (Display Contents)Using the control wheel:1 Press DISP (Display

4GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexUsing functions with the W/T (zoom) leverZoom ·····························································

40GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexDuring playbackDisplay Info. Shows recording information.Histogram Displays the luminance distribution gra

41GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexExposure Comp.You can adjust the exposure in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –3.0 EV to +3.0 EV.1 (Exposure Co

42GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexDrive ModeYou can set the drive mode, such as continuous, self-timer, or bracket shooting.1 (Drive Mode)

43GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexCont. ShootingShoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button.1 (Drive Mode)

44GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexSpd Priority Cont.The camera continues to shoot as long as the shutter button is pressed. You can continuo

45GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexSelf-timer1 (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Self-timer].Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Self-t

46GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexSelf-timer(Cont)Continuously shoots the number of images you have set after 10 seconds. You can choose the

47GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexBracket: Cont.Shoots 3 images while automatically shifting the exposure from base, to darker, and then to

48GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexISOSets the luminous sensitivity.1 ISO (ISO) on the control wheel t desired setting.Or, MENU t [Brightness

49GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexUsing functions with the W/T (zoom) leverZoomYou can enlarge and shoot subjects using the zoom lens. Also,

5GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexOthersUsing the camera abroad ··································185Memory card ····························

50GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Index* Zoom scale in the default setting• You cannot set this item when using the following functions:– [Sweep

51GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexImage IndexDisplays multiple images at the same time.1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to the play

52GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexIntelligent AutoThe camera analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings.• [Flas

53GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Indexz Photo CreativityYou can access the [Photo Creativity] menu by pressing the bottom part of the control wh

54GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexSuperior AutoThe camera automatically recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions, and the appropriat

55GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Indexz Photo CreativityYou can access the [Photo Creativity] menu by pressing the bottom part of the control wh

56GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexScene SelectionAllows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene.1 MENU t [Shoot Mode] t [Sc

57GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Index• In the [Night Scene] and [Night Portrait] modes, the shutter speed is slower, so use of a tripod is reco

58GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexSweep PanoramaAllows you to create a panoramic image from composed images.• If you cannot pan the camera a

59GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Index• [Sweep Panorama] recording may be discontinued in the following situations:– You pan the camera too fast

6GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexSample photo“This is the scene I want to capture in a photo, but how can I do?”You may find the answer by g

60GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexManual ExposureYou can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and ape

61GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexYou can shoot trails with long exposure. BULB is suitable for shooting trails of light, such as fireworks.

62GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexShutter PriorityYou can express the movement of a moving subject in various ways by adjusting the shutter

63GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexAperture PriorityYou can shoot by adjusting the aperture and changing the range in focus, or by defocusing

64GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexProgram AutoWhile exposure (shutter speed and aperture) is adjusted by the camera automatically, you can s

65GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexFlash ModeIn dark environments, use the flash to shoot the subject brightly and to prevent camera-shake. W

66GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexAF/MF SelectSelects auto focusing or manual focusing.1 MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t desired mode.• I

67GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Index1 MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t [DMF].2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically.

68GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexAutofocus AreaSelects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to get the proper focus in

69GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexAutofocus ModeSelects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject.1 MENU t [Camera] t [Autofocus

7GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexShooting peopleA person stands out, while backgrounds blurred away (33)The same scene with different bright

70GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexTracking FocusContinuously track a moving subject.• Tracking may be difficult in the following situations:

71GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexFace DetectionDetects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, exposure, flash settings and perfo

72GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexFace RegistrationIf you register faces in advance, the camera can detect the registered face as a priority

73GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexSmile ShutterWhen the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically.You can set the sensit

74GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Indexz Tips for better capturing of smiles• The shutter operates when any person whose smile is detected.• If t

75GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexAuto Object FramingWhen the camera detects and shoots faces, subjects shot with macro or subjects captured

76GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexSoft Skin EffectSets the effect used for shooting the skin smoothly in the [Face Detection] function.1 MEN

77GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexShooting Tip ListAllows you to search through all shooting tips in the camera.1 MENU t [Camera] t [Shootin

78GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexDISP Button(Monitor)Allows you to select the screen display modes that can be selected with [Display Conte

79GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexImage SizeThe image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you record an image.T

8GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexShooting macro photosDefocusing the background (33) Adjusting the color to indoor light (86)Flowers (56) Lo

80GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Indexz Tips for selecting the image sizeThe images appear differently, depending on the mode selected.The image

81GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexAspect RatioSets the aspect ratio of still images.1 MENU t [Image Size] t [Aspect Ratio] t desired mode.•

82GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexQualitySelects the compression format of still images.1 MENU t [Image Size] t [Quality] t desired mode.• Y

83GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexPanorama DirectionSets the direction to pan the camera when you shoot [Sweep Panorama] images.1 MENU t [Im

84GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexFile FormatSelects the movie file format.1 MENU t [Image Size] t [File Format] t desired mode.AVCHD Record

85GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexRecord SettingSelects the image size, frame rate, and image quality for movie recording. The higher the da

86GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexWhite BalanceAdjusts the color temperature according to the ambient light conditions.Use this feature when

87GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Index1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t desired mode.2 As necessary, OPTION t adjust the color tem

88GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Index1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t [Custom Setup].2 Hold the camera so that the white area fu

89GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexMetering ModeSelects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exp

9GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexShooting landscapesThe sky in vivid colors (41) Running water (62)Vivid green colors (95) Colored leaves (9

90GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexFlash Comp.Adjusts the amount of flash light in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV.Flash compen

91GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexDRO/Auto HDRCorrects the brightness or contrast.1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [DRO/Auto HDR] t desired mod

92GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexWidens the range (gradations) so that you can record from bright parts to dark parts in correct brightness

93GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexPicture EffectYou can shoot with an effect filter to obtain the various textures.1 MENU t [Brightness/Colo

94GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu Index• You can select [Picture Effect] only in the following modes:–[Manual Exposure]– [Shutter Priority]– [Ape

95GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexCreative StyleAllows you to select the desired image processing.You can adjust exposure (shutter speed and

96GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexDeleteAllows you to select unwanted images for deletion.1 MENU t [Playback] t [Delete] t desired mode.• Yo

97GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexStill/Movie SelectSelects the unit of images to be played back.1 MENU t [Playback] t [Still/Movie Select]

98GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexSlide ShowPlays back images automatically.Plays back only 3D images in Slide Show on the 3D TV connected t

99GBTable of contentsSample photo Menu IndexSpecify PrintingYou can specify which still images you shot on the memory card that you want to print out