Sony F3 Manual

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Mastering the basic operation
xSoft keys
The soft keys have different roles, depending on the context.
The assigned role (function) of each soft key is shown on the screen.
To use the function shown at the upper right corner of the screen, press soft 
key A. To use the function shown at the lower right corner of the screen, press 
soft key B. To use the function shown at the center, press the center of the 
control wheel (soft key C).
In this manual, the soft keys are indicated by the icon or the...

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Mastering the basic operation
Using the guide function of the camera
The camera provides various “Help Guides” which explain the functions, and 
“Shooting Tips” which introduce tips for better shooting. Use these guides to 
make better use of the camera.
xHelp Guides
The camera displays the Help Guide to explain the selected function, when 
you change the setting, etc.
You can hide the Help Guides by selecting MENU t [Setup] t [Help Guide 
Display] t [Off].
xShooting tips
You can display shooting...

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Using the recording functions
Using the recording functions
Setting the function using Photo Creativity
You can operate the camera intuitively using Photo Creativity, since the screen 
is designed more for intuitive operations than the normal screen. You can 
shoot a subject with easy operations and obtain creative photos easily.
 The Photo Creativity function is only available when an E-mount lens is mounted.
 The Photo Creativity function is only available when [Intelligent Auto] or 
[Superior...

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xDefocusing the background easily (Background 
Defocus Control)
 The defocusing effect may not be noticeable, depending on the distance from the 
subject or the lens used.
1Select   (Bkground Defocus) (page 33).
2Defocus the background by 
turning the control wheel.
: To focus
: To defocus
 Select AUTO to restore the original 
status.
 You can record a movie with a 
value adjusted with the defocusing 
effect.
Note
zFor a better result of Background Defocus
 Move closer to the subject.
 Lengthen the...

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Using the recording functions
xPicture Effect
1Select   (Picture Effect) (page 33).
2Select the desired effect by turning the control wheel. (Off): Does not use the Picture Effect function.
 (Toy Camera):  Creates the look of a Toy Camera photo with shaded 
corners and pronounced colors.  (Pop Color):  Creates a vivid look by emphasizing color tones.
 (Posterization: Color):  Creates a high contrast, abstract look by 
heavily emphasizing primary colors.  (Posterization: B/W):  Creates a high...

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36Adjusting 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 the self-timer
1Press   (Exposure Comp.) 
on the control wheel.
2Turn the control wheel to select the desired value, and 
press the center.
When the image is too bright, set [Exposure Comp.] toward –.
When the image is too dark, set [Exposure Comp.] toward +.
1Press   (Drive Mode) on 
the control wheel.
2Turn the control wheel to select...

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Using the recording functions
Shooting still images continuously
The camera records images continuously while you press and hold down the 
shutter button.
Changing the screen display (DISP)
1Press  (Drive Mode) on 
the control wheel.
2Turn the control wheel to select  (Cont. Shooting), and 
press the center.
1Press DISP (Display 
Contents) on the control 
wheel.
zTo shoot continuously using the self-timer
Select  (Self-timer(Cont)) from  (Drive Mode). The camera starts 
continuous recording after...

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38Shooting with various shooting modes
2Press DISP repeatedly to select the desired mode.
During shooting
Graphic Display: Shows basic shooting information. Graphically shows 
the shutter speed and aperture value, except for when [Shoot Mode] is set 
to [Sweep Panorama] or [3D Sweep Panorama].
Display All Info.: Shows recording information.
Big Font Size Disp.: Shows only major items in a larger size.
No Disp. Info.: Does not show recording information.
Histogram: Displays the luminance distribution...

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Using the recording functions
2Turn the control wheel to select the desired mode, and 
press the center.
 (Intelligent Auto): The camera evaluates the subject and makes the 
proper settings.
SCN (Scene Selection): Shoots with preset settings according to the 
subject or condition.
 (Anti Motion Blur): Reduces the camera shake when shooting a 
slightly dark indoor scene or a telephoto.
 (Sweep Panorama): Shoots with panoramic size.
 (3D Sweep Panorama): Shoots 3D panoramic images used for 
playback...

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xScene Selection
xAnti Motion Blur
This is suitable for indoor shots without using the flash, to reduce the subject 
blur.
1Select SCN (Scene Selection) (page 38).
2Turn the control wheel to select the desired mode, and 
press the center.
 (Portrait): Blurs away backgrounds and sharpens the subject. 
Expresses skin tones softly.
 (Landscape): Shoots the entire range of scenery in sharp focus with 
vivid colors.
 (Macro): Shoots close subjects such as flowers, insects, food, or small 
items....