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 function shown on 
the screen.
In this case, soft key A 
works as the MENU 
(Menu) button, and soft 
key B as the ZOOM 
(Zoom) button. Soft key 
C works as the MODE 
(Shoot Mode) button.A
B C 
						

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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 tips for better shooting from [Table of contents] by 
selecting MENU t [Camera] t [Shooting Tip List].
You can also assign [Shoot. Tips] to the right key or soft key B. 
						

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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 Auto] is selected.
1Select MENU t [Shoot 
Mode] t (Intelligent 
Auto) or  (Superior Auto).
2Press the center of the control 
wheel.
The Photo Creativity screen appears.
3Select the item you want to adjust by pressing the right/left 
parts of the control wheel.
 (Bkground Defocus): Adjusts the blurring of the background.
 (Brightness): Adjusts the brightness.
 (Color): Adjusts the color.
 (Vividness): Adjusts the vividness.
 (Picture Effect): Selects the desired effect filter for shooting.
4Select the desired setting by turning the control wheel. Repeat Steps 2 – 4 to combine the various functions.
Notes 
						

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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 distance between the subject and the background. 
						

							
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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 contrast, abstract look in black 
and white.  (Retro Photo):  Creates the look of an aged photo with sepia color 
tones and faded contrast.  (Soft High-key):  Creates an image with the indicated atmosphere: 
bright, transparent, ethereal, tender, soft.     (Partial Color):  Creates an image which retains the 
specified color, but converts others to black and white.  (High Contrast Mono.):  Creates an image with high contrast in 
black and white.
• You can use more picture effects. Select MENU  t [Brightness/Color] 
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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   (Self-timer).
3Press Option, then turn the control wheel to select the 
desired mode and press the center.
 (Self-timer: 10 Sec): Sets the 10-second delay self-timer. Use this 
when you want to include yourself in the picture.
When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and beeps 
until the shutter operates. 
 (Self-timer: 2 Sec): Sets the 2-second delay self-timer. You can 
prevent blur caused by camera shake that occurs when the shutter button 
is pressed.
 To cancel the timer, press  (Drive Mode) again. 
						

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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 ten seconds.
zTo shoot continuously at a higher speed
Select   (Spd Priority Cont.) from   (Drive Mode) to shoot more 
images continuously (max. 5.5 images per second). The focus and exposure of 
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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 graphically.
For viewfinder: Shows only shooting information on the screen (no 
image). Select this when you shoot using a viewfinder (sold separately).
During playback
Display Info.: Shows recording information.
Histogram: Displays the luminance distribution graphically, in addition 
to recording information.
No Disp. Info.: Does not show recording information.
1Select MENU t [Shoot 
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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 on a 3D compatible TV.
M (Manual Exposure): Adjusts the aperture and shutter speed.
S (Shutter Priority): Adjusts the shutter speed to express the movement 
of the subject.
A (Aperture Priority): Adjusts the range in focus, or defocuses the 
background.
P (Program Auto): Automatic shooting that allows you to customize 
settings, except for the exposure (aperture and shutter speed).
 (Superior Auto): Shoots images with a wider range of shooting 
functions than those of Intelligent Auto shooting. Recognizes and 
evaluates the shooting conditions automatically, performs Auto HDR, and 
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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.
 (Sports Action): Shoots a moving subject at a fast shutter speed so 
that the subject looks as if it is standing still. The camera shoots images 
continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
 (Sunset): Shoots the red of the sunset beautifully.
 (Night Portrait): Shoots portraits in night scenes. Pop up the flash to 
use this mode.
 (Night Scene): Shoots night scenes without losing the dark 
atmosphere.
 (Hand-held Twilight): Shoots night scenes with less noise and blur 
without using a tripod. A burst of shots are taken, and image processing is 
applied to reduce subject blur, camera shake, and noise.
1Select   (Anti Motion Blur) (page 38).
2Shoot with the shutter button.The camera combines six shots at high sensitivity into one still image, so 
camera shake is reduced while preventing noise.