Sony F3 Manual

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The 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 camera.
The self-timer lamp does not flash.
 When the LCD screen is tilted upward about 180 degrees with [Self-portrait 
Self-timer] set to [On], the self-timer lamp does not flash.
Images cannot be played back. The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.
 When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file 
was recorded...

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On the functions available 
with the camera
 Your camera is 1080 
60i-compatible or 1080 
50i-compatible.
To check whether the camera is 
1080 60i-compatible or 1080 
50i-compatible, check for the 
following marks on the bottom of 
the camera.
1080 60i-compatible camera: 60i
1080 50i-compatible camera: 50i
 You may feel uncomfortable 
symptoms such as eyestrain, 
nausea, or a tired feeling while 
watching 3D images recorded with 
the camera on 3D compatible 
monitors. When you watch 3D...

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turning on the camera in a cold 
location, the LCD screen may 
become temporarily dark.
 Do not press against the LCD 
screen. The monitor may be 
discolored and that may cause a 
malfunction.
 Do not expose the camera to direct 
sunlight. If sunlight is focused on a 
nearby object, it may cause a fire. 
When you must place the camera 
under direct sunlight, attach the 
front lens cap.
On using the lenses and 
accessories
It is recommended that you use Sony 
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On moisture condensationIf the camera is brought directly 
from a cold to a warm location, 
moisture may condense inside or 
outside the camera. This moisture 
condensation may cause a 
malfunction of the camera.
How to prevent moisture 
condensation
When bringing the camera from a 
cold place to a warm place, seal the 
camera in a plastic bag and allow it 
to adapt to conditions at the new 
location over about an hour.
If moisture condensation occursTurn off the camera and wait about 
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malfunction of the camera or 
memory card, etc.
 To avoid the potential risk of data 
loss, always copy (back up) data to 
other medium.
 Before you record one-time events, 
make a trial recording to make sure 
that the camera is working 
correctly.
 This camera is neither dust-proof, 
nor splash-proof, nor water-proof.
 Do not aim the camera at the sun 
or other bright light. It may cause 
the malfunction of the camera.
 Do not look at the sun or a strong 
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players or recorders may fail to 
eject HD image quality discs.
Warning on copyrightTelevision programs, films, 
videotapes, and other materials may 
be copyrighted. Unauthorized 
recording of such materials may be 
contrary to the provisions of the 
copyright laws.
The pictures used in this 
manual
The photographs used as examples 
of pictures in this manual are 
reproduced images, and are not 
actual images shot using this 
camera.
On the data specifications 
described in this manual
The data on...

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Specifications
Camera
[System]Camera type: Interchangeable lens 
digital camera
Lens: E-mount lens
[Image sensor]Image sensor: 23.5 × 15.6 mm (APS-C 
format) CMOS image sensor
Total pixel number of image sensor: 
Approx. 16 500 000 pixels
Effective pixel number of camera: 
Approx. 16 100 000 pixels
[Anti-dust]System: Charge protection coating on 
Low-Pass Filter and ultrasonic 
vibration mechanism
[Auto focus system]System: Contrast detection system
Sensitivity range: EV0 to EV20 (at ISO...

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3D still images: MPO (MPF 
Extended (Disparity Image)) 
compliant
Movie (AVCHD format): AVCHD 
format Ver. 2.0 compatible
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch
Dolby Digital Stereo Creator
 Manufactured under license from 
Dolby Laboratories.
Movie (MP4 format):
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
USB communication: Hi-Speed USB 
(USB 2.0)
[Flash]Flash guide number: GN 6 (in meters at 
ISO 100)
Recycling time: Approx. 3 seconds
Flash coverage: Covering 16 mm lens 
(focal...

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Lens
1)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 sensor.
2)Minimum focus is the shortest distance from the image sensor to the subject.3)Shutter speed (differs with shooting conditions)4)The optical shake compensation function is not available.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
LensE16 mm single 
focus lensE18 – 55 mm 
zoom lensE55 – 210 mm
zoom lens...

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On 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 the focal 
length of a 35 mm-format film camera, 
and shoot with the same picture angle, 
by increasing the focal length of your 
lens by half.
For example, by using a 50 mm lens, 
you can get the approximate equivalent 
of a 75 mm lens of a 35 mm-format 
film camera.
On image data 
compatibility
 This camera conforms with DCF 
(Design rule for Camera...