Summary of the content on the page No. 1
4-423-275-11(1)
Interchangeable
Table of contents
Lens Digital Camera
Sample photo
Menu
α Handbook
Index
© 2012 Sony Corporation GB
NEX-F3
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
Table of Sample photo Menu Index contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook Click on a button at upper right on the cover and each page to jump to the corresponding page. This is convenient when searching for a function you want to use. Search for information by function. Search for information by sample photos. Search for information in a listing of menu items. Search for information by keyword. Marks and notations used in this handbook In this handbook, the sequence of
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
Table of Sample photo Menu Index contents Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook ·····································2 Sample photo ························································6 Identifying parts ···················································12 List of icons on the screen···································16 Basic operations Operating the camera··········································19 Menu ······················································
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
Table of Sample photo Menu Index contents Using functions in the menu Shoot Mode ·························································21 Camera································································22 Image Size ··························································23 Brightness/Color··················································23 Playback······························································24 Setup ·································································
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
Table of Sample photo Menu Index contents Index Index··································································203 GB 5
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
Table of Sample photo Menu Index contents Sample photo “This is the scene I want to capture in a photo, but how can I do?” You may find the answer by going through the sample photos listed here. Click the desired sample photo. Shooting people (page 7) Shooting macro photos (page 8) Shooting landscapes (page 9) Shooting sunset/night scenes (page 10) Shooting fast moving subjects (page 11) If you click on a photo, the screen will jump to the page describing the function recommended for shooting
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
Table of Sample photo Menu Index contents Shooting people 53 48 A person stands out, while backgrounds The same scene with different brightness blurred away (33) (48) 75 55 A happy smile (75) In candle light (55) 53 88 A person in front of night view (53) A moving person (88) 46 65 A group photo (46, 47) A person lit from behind (65) 78 With soft skin tones (78) GB 7 Continued r
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
Table of Sample photo Menu Index contents Shooting macro photos 53 89 Defocusing the background (33) Adjusting the color to indoor light (89) 53 93 Flowers (53) Lowering the amount of flash light (93) 66 42 Focusing manually (66) In better brightness (42) 88 42 Preventing camera shake for indoor shots Making food look appealing (42) (88) GB 8 Continued r
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
Table of Sample photo Menu Index contents Shooting landscapes 42 62 The sky in vivid colors (42) Running water (62) 98 98 Vivid green colors (98) Colored leaves (98) 56 Panoramic photos (56) 94 94 Scenery with a wide range of brightness Light outdoors shot from a dark interior (94) (94) 113 113 Defocusing the background (33) Keeping your shot level (113) GB 9 Continued r
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
Table of Sample photo Menu Index contents Shooting sunset/night scenes 53 53 Holding the camera by hand (53) Shooting the red of the sunset beautifully (53) 61 65 Fireworks (61) Trail of light (65) 46 48 Defocusing the background (33) The same scene in different brightness (48) 46 Preventing camera shake (46) GB 10 Continued r
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
Table of Sample photo Menu Index contents Shooting fast moving subjects 69 62 Following a moving subject (69) Expressing vigorous action (62) 66 45 With the subject approaching the camera Capturing the best moment (45) (66) GB 11
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
Table of Sample photo Menu Index contents Identifying parts I Lens J Mount 3) K Image sensor 3) L Lens contacts M (flash pop-up) button (65) N (Playback) button (29) O MOVIE button (27) P Soft key A (20) Q Soft key B (20) R Soft key C (20) S Control wheel (19) When the lens is removed 1) Accessories for the Smart Accessory Terminal can be also attached. 2) Do not cover this part during movie recording. 3) Do not touch this part directly. See the pages in parentheses for details of operation
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
Table of Sample photo Menu Index contents � 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. I Battery compartment J Connection plate cover � Use this when using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). Insert the connection plate into the battery compartment, then pass the cord through the connection plate cover as shown below. � Make sure
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
Table of Sample photo Menu Index contents Lens E18 – 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-F3D/F3K/F3Y) A Hood index B Focusing ring C Zoom ring D Focal-length scale E Focal-length index F Lens contacts* G Mounting index * Do not touch this part directly. E16 mm F2.8 (supplied with NEX-F3D) A Converter index* B Focusing ring C Lens contacts** D Mounting index * A converter is sold separately. ** Do not touch this part directly. GB 14 Continued r
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
Table of Sample photo Menu Index contents E55 – 210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (supplied with NEX-F3Y) A Focusing ring B Zoom ring C Focal-length scale D Focal-length index E Lens contacts* F Mounting index * Do not touch this part directly. GB 15
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
Table of Sample photo Menu Index contents List of icons on the 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 (page 39). A Shooting standby Display Indication Shoot Mode P A S M Scene Selection Scene Recognition Graphic Display Aspect ratio of still images 16M 14M 8.4M Image size of still 7.1M 4M 3.4M images Movie recording RAW RAW+J Image qu
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
Table of Sample photo Menu Index contents Display Indication Display Indication Digital Zoom Focus mode Flash charge in progress Focus area mode AF illuminator Face Detection Live view White Balance Does not record sound AWB during movie recording SteadyShot/SteadyShot warning 7500K A7 G7 Electronic Viewfinder Soft Skin Effect (sold separately) connection error DRO/Auto HDR Electronic Viewfinder Auto Port. Framing (sold separately) overheating warning Crea
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
Table of Sample photo Menu Index contents Display Indication Aperture indicator REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) 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. Histogram GB 18
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
Table of Sample photo Menu Index contents Basic operations Operating the camera The control wheel and soft keys allow you to use various functions of the camera. Soft keys Control wheel Control wheel 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. You can assign the functions to the right key on the control wheel (p
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
Table of Sample photo Menu Index contents When you turn or press the top/bottom/right/left parts of the control wheel following the on-screen display, you can select setting items. Your selection is determined when you press the center of the control wheel. The arrow means you can turn the control wheel. When options are displayed on the screen, you can browse through them by turning or pressing the top/bottom/ right/left parts of the control wheel. Press the center to make your choice. S
