Sony F3 Manual

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Checking the functions available
Menu list
When you press MENU, six menu items; [Shoot Mode], [Camera], [Image 
Size], [Brightness/Color], [Playback], and [Setup], appear on the screen.
You can set various functions in each item. Items that cannot be set in the 
context are displayed in gray.
xShoot Mode
Allows you to select a shooting mode, such as exposure mode, panoramic, 
Scene Selection.
Intelligent AutoThe camera evaluates the subject and makes the 
proper settings.
Scene SelectionShoots with preset settings according to the subject or 
condition.
(Portrait/Landscape/Macro/Sports Action/Sunset/
Night Portrait/Night Scene/Hand-held Twilight)
Anti Motion BlurReduces the camera shake when shooting a slightly 
dark indoor scene or a telephoto.
Sweep PanoramaShoots with panoramic size.
3D Sweep PanoramaShoots 3D panoramic images used for playback on a 
3D compatible TV.
Manual ExposureAdjusts the aperture and shutter speed.
Shutter PriorityAdjusts the shutter speed to express the movement of 
the subject.
Aperture PriorityAdjusts the range in focus, or defocuses the 
background.
Program AutoAutomatic shooting that allows you to customize 
settings, except for the exposure (shutter speed and 
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xCamera
Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, 
and flash.
Superior AutoShoots 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 chooses the 
best image.
Drive ModeSelects the drive mode, such as continuous shooting, 
self-timer, or bracket shooting.
(Single Shooting/Cont. Shooting/Spd Priority Cont./
Self-timer/Self-timer(Cont)/ Bracket: Cont.)
Flash ModeSelects the method used to fire the flash.
(Flash Off/Autoflash/Fill-flash/Slow Sync./Rear 
Sync.)
AF/MF SelectSelects auto focusing or manual focusing.
(Autofocus/DMF/Manual Focus)
Autofocus AreaSelects the area to be focused on.
(Multi/Center/Flexible Spot)
Autofocus ModeSelects the autofocus method.
(Single-shot AF/Continuous AF)
Object TrackingKeeps the focus on a subject while tracking it.
ZoomSets the zoom scale of the [Zoom] feature of the 
camera.
Face DetectionDetects people’s faces automatically, and adjusts 
focus and exposure to suit the faces.
(On (Regist. Faces)/On/Off)
Face RegistrationRegisters or changes the person to be given priority in 
the focus.
(New Registration/Order Exchanging/Delete/Delete 
All)
Smile ShutterEach time the camera detects a smile, the camera 
releases the shutter automatically.
(Off/On)
Auto Port. FramingAnalyzes the scene when capturing a face and saves 
another image with a more impressive composition.
(Off/Auto) 
						

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xImage Size
Allows you to set the image size and aspect ratio, etc.
Soft Skin EffectShoots the skin smoothly in the Face Detection 
function.
(On/Off)
Shooting Tip ListAllows you to access all shooting tips.
LCD Display (DISP)Switches the information to be displayed on the 
shooting screen on the LCD screen.
(Graphic Display/Display All Info./Big Font Size 
Disp./No Disp. Info./Histogram/For viewfinder)
Finder Display(DISP)Switches the information to be displayed on the 
shooting screen on the viewfinder.
(Disp. Basic Info/Histogram)
DISP Button(Monitor)Sets the screen display modes to be displayed on the 
LCD screen by pressing the DISP button.
(Graphic Display/Display All Info./Big Font Size 
Disp./No Disp. Info./Histogram/For viewfinder)
Still
Image SizeSelects the image size.
(3:2: L:16M/ M:8.4M/ S:4.0M)
(16:9: L:14M/ M:7.1M/ S:3.4M)
Aspect RatioSelects the aspect ratio.
(3:2/16:9)
QualitySelects the compression format.
(RAW/RAW & JPEG/Fine/Standard)
3D Panorama
Image SizeSelects the image size of 3D panoramic images.
(16:9/Standard/Wide)
Panorama DirectionSelects the direction to pan the camera when shooting 
3D panoramic images.
(Right/Left)
Panorama
Image SizeSelects the image size.
(Standard/Wide)
Panorama DirectionSelects the direction to pan the camera when shooting 
panoramic images.
(Right/Left/Up/Down) 
						

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xBrightness/Color
Allows you to make brightness settings such as metering mode, and color 
settings such as white balance.
xPlayback
Allows you to set playback functions.
Movie
File FormatSelects AVCHD or MP4.
Record SettingSelects the image size, frame rate, and image quality 
of movies.
(AVCHD: 60i/50i 24M (FX)/60i/50i 17M (FH)/24p/
25p 24M (FX)/24p/25p 17M (FH))
(MP4: 1440×1080 12M/VGA 3M)
Exposure Comp.Compensates for the brightness of the entire image.
(–3.0EV to +3.0EV)
ISOSets the ISO sensitivity.
(ISO AUTO/200 - 16000)
White BalanceAdjusts the color tones according to the ambient light 
conditions.
(Auto WB/Daylight/Shade/Cloudy/Incandescent/ 
Fluor.: Warm White/Fluor.: Cool White/Fluor.: Day 
White/Fluor.: Daylight/Flash/C.Temp./Filter/Custom/
Custom Setup)
Metering ModeSelects the method used for measuring the brightness.
(Multi/Center/Spot)
Flash Comp.Adjusts the amount of flash light.
(–2.0EV to +2.0EV)
DRO/Auto HDRCorrects the brightness or contrast automatically.
(Off/D-Range Opt./Auto HDR)
Picture EffectShoots with the desired effects to express a unique 
atmosphere.
(Off/Toy Camera/Pop Color/Posterization/Retro 
Photo/Soft High-key/Partial Color/High Contrast 
Mono./Soft Focus/HDR Painting/Rich-tone Mono./
Miniature)
Creative StyleSelects the image processing method.
(Standard/Vivid/Portrait/Landscape/Sunset/Black & 
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xSetup
Allows you to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera 
settings.
DeleteDeletes images.
(Multiple Img./All in Folder/All AVCHD view files)
Slide ShowPlays back images automatically.
(Repeat/Interval/Image Type)
View ModeAllows you to determine how to group the playback 
images.
(Folder View(Still)/Folder View(MP4)/AVCHD 
View)
Image IndexSelects the number of images to be displayed on the 
index screen.
(6 Images/12 Images)
RotateRotates images.
ProtectProtects images, or cancels the protection.
(Multiple Img./Cancel All Images/Cancel All 
Movies(MP4)/Cancel All AVCHD view files)
3D ViewingConnects to a 3D compatible TV and allows you to 
view 3D images.
 Enlarge ImageEnlarges the image.
Volume SettingsSets the sound volume of movies.
Specify PrintingSelects the images to print, or makes printing settings.
(DPOF Setup/Date Imprint)
Display ContentsSwitches the information to be displayed on the 
playback screen.
(Display Info./Histogram/No Disp. Info.)
Shooting Settings
AF IlluminatorSets the AF illuminator to assist auto-focusing in dim 
places.
(Auto/Off)
Red Eye ReductionProvides pre-flash before shooting when using the 
flash, to prevent eyes from being shot in red.
(On/Off)
FINDER/LCD SettingSets how to switch between an Electronic Viewfinder 
(sold separately) and the LCD screen.
(Auto/Manual) 
						

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Live View DisplayAllows you to choose whether or not to show the 
value of exposure compensation, etc. on the screen 
display.
(Setting Effect ON/Setting Effect OFF)
Auto ReviewSets the display time of the image right after shooting.
(10 Sec/5 Sec/2 Sec/Off)
Grid LineTurns on the grid line that helps you to adjust the 
composition of images.
(Rule of 3rds Grid/Square Grid/Diag. + Square Grid/
Off)
Peaking LevelEnhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific 
color.
(High/Mid/Low/Off)
Peaking ColorSets the color used for the peaking function.
(White/Red/Yellow)
Clear Image ZoomZooms an image with higher quality than Digital 
Zoom.
(On/Off)
Digital ZoomZooms an image with higher magnification than Clear 
Image Zoom. This feature can be also available in 
movie recording.
(On/Off)
Self-portrait Self-timerSets whether to set the shooting mode to the 3-second 
delay self-timer or not when the LCD screen is tilted 
upward about 180 degrees.
(On/Off)
S. Auto Image Extract.Sets whether or not to save all the images that were 
shot continuously in Superior Auto mode.
(Auto/Off)
MF AssistDisplays an enlarged image when focusing manually.
(On/Off)
MF Assist TimeSets the length of time the image will be shown in an 
enlarged form.
(No Limit/5 Sec/2 Sec)
Color SpaceChanges the range of color reproduction.
(sRGB/AdobeRGB)
SteadyShotSets camera shake compensation.
(On/Off) 
						

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Release w/o LensSets whether or not to release the shutter when there is 
no lens.
(Enable/Disable)
Eye-Start AFSets whether or not to use autofocus when you look 
through an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) 
with the LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor attached (sold 
separately).
(On/Off)
Front Curtain ShutterSets whether or not to use the electronic front curtain 
shutter function.
(On/Off)
Long Exposure NRSets the noise reduction processing for long exposure 
shootings.
(On/Off)
High ISO NRSets the noise reduction processing for high ISO 
sensitivity shootings.
(Normal/Low)
Lens Comp.: ShadingCompensates for the shaded corners of the screen.
(Auto/Off)
Lens Comp.: Chro. 
Aber.Reduces the color deviation at the corners of the 
screen.
(Auto/Off)
Lens Comp.: DistortionCompensates for distortion on the screen.
(Auto/Off)
Face Priority TrackingSets whether to preferentially-track a certain face or 
not when the camera detects that face during object 
tracking.
(On/Off)
Movie Audio RecSets the sound for movie recording.
(On/Off)
Wind Noise Reduct.Reduces wind noise during movie recording.
(On/Off)
AF Micro Adj.Finely adjusts the autofocused position, when using 
the LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor (sold separately).
(AF Adjustment Setting/amount/Clear)
Main Settings
Menu startSelects a first-displayed menu from the top menu or 
the last menu screen.
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Custom Key SettingsAssigns functions to the various keys.
(Right Key Setting/Soft key B Setting/Soft key C 
Setting/Custom)
BeepSelects the sound produced when you operate the 
camera.
(On/Off)
 LanguageSelects the language used on the screen.
Date/Time SetupSets the date and time.
Area SettingSelects the area where you are using the camera.
Help Guide DisplayTurns the Help Guide on or off.
(On/Off)
Eco ModeSets the level of the power saving feature.
(Max/Standard)
Power SaveSets the time to turn the camera to the power save 
mode.
(30 Min/5 Min/1 Min/20 Sec/10 Sec)
LCD BrightnessSets the brightness of the LCD screen.
(Manual/Sunny Weather)
Viewfinder Bright.Sets the brightness of an Electronic Viewfinder (sold 
separately).
(Auto/Manual)
Display ColorSelects the color of the LCD screen.
(Black/White/Blue/Pink)
Wide ImageSelects a method to display wide images.
(Full Screen/Normal)
Playback DisplaySelects the method used to play back portrait images.
(Auto Rotate/Manual Rotate)
HDMI ResolutionSet resolution when connected to HDMI TV.
(Auto/1080p/1080i)
CTRL FOR HDMISets whether or not to operate the camera with a 
“BRAVIA” Sync-compliant TV’s Remote Control.
(On/Off)
USB ConnectionSelects the method used for a USB connection.
(Auto/Mass Storage/MTP)
Cleaning ModeAllows you to clean the image sensor.
VersionDisplays the version of the camera and the lens.
Demo ModeSets whether or not to display the demonstration with 
movies.
(On/Off) 
						

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* Appears when an Eye-Fi card (sold separately) is inserted in the camera. Do not 
use an Eye-Fi card inserted in the camera on an airplane. If there is an Eye-Fi 
card inserted in the camera, set [Upload Settings] to [Off].
Eye-Fi cards can be used only in the countries/regions where they were 
purchased. Use Eye-Fi cards in accordance with the law of the countries/regions 
where you purchased the card. Reset DefaultResets the camera to the factory-settings.
Memory Card Tool
FormatFormats the memory card.
File NumberSelects the method used for assigning file numbers to 
images.
(Series/Reset)
Folder NameSelects the folder name format.
(Standard Form/Date Form)
Select Shoot. FolderSelects the recording folder.
New FolderCreates a new folder.
Recover Image DBRepairs the image database file when inconsistencies 
are found.
Display Card SpaceDisplays the remaining recording time of movies and 
the recordable number of still images on the memory 
card.
Eye-Fi Setup*
Upload SettingsSets the upload function of the camera when an 
Eye-Fi card is used.
(On/Off) 
						

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60Functions available for each shooting mode
The functions you can use depend on the selected shooting mode.
In the table below,   indicates the function available. – indicates the function 
not available.
The functions you cannot use are displayed in gray on the screen.
 The functions available may be limited also by conditions other than the shooting 
mode.
Shoot ModeExposure 
Comp.Self-timerCont. 
ShootingFace 
DetectionPicture Effect
 (Intelligent 
Auto)
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 (Superior 
Auto)––
 (Sweep 
Panorama)––––
 (3D Sweep 
Panorama)––––
 (Anti Motion 
Blur)–– –
SCN (Scene 
Selection)–––
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P (Program Auto)
A (Aperture 
Priority)
S (Shutter Priority)
M (Manual 
Exposure)–
Note