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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 using a model other than that of your camera, playback on your 
camera is not guaranteed.
 The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection.
 Use “PlayMemories Home” to play images stored on a computer with this 
camera. 
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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 
images, we recommend that you 
take a break at regular time 
intervals. Since the need for or 
frequency of break times varies 
between individuals, please set 
your own standards. If you feel 
sick, stop watching 3D images, and 
consult a doctor as needed. Also, 
refer to the operating instructions 
of the connected device or the 
software used with the camera. A 
childs vision is always vulnerable 
(especially for children under six 
years of age). Before allowing 
them to watch 3D images, please 
consult with an expert, such as a 
pediatric or ophthalmic doctor. 
Make sure your children follow the 
precautions above.
On the LCD screen and 
lens
 The LCD screen is manufactured 
using extremely high-precision 
technology so over 99.99 % of the 
pixels are operational for effective 
use. However, there may be some 
tiny black points and/or bright 
points (white, red, blue or green in 
color) that constantly appear on the 
LCD screen. These points are 
normal in the manufacturing 
process and do not affect the 
images in any way.
 Do not hold the camera by taking 
hold of the LCD screen.
 A magnet is attached to the hinge 
of the LCD screen. Do not put 
objects that are affected by 
magnetic fields, such as a floppy 
disk or a credit card, between the 
LCD screen and the camera body.
 Images may trail across on the 
LCD screen in a cold location. 
This is not a malfunction. When 
Black, white, 
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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 
lenses/accessories designed to suit 
the characteristics of this camera. 
Using the products of other 
manufacturers may cause the camera 
not to operate to its capability, or 
result in accidents and malfunctions 
of the camera.
On the Smart Accessory 
Terminal 2
Set the power switch of the camera 
to OFF before you attach or remove 
an accessory, such as the flash, to the 
Smart Accessory Terminal 2. When 
attaching an accessory, plug the 
accessory into the Smart Accessory 
Terminal 2 to the end and fasten the 
screw. Make sure that the accessory 
is attached to the camera securely.
Do not use/store the 
camera in the following 
places
 In an extremely hot, dry or humid 
placeIn places such as in a car parked in 
the sun, the camera body may 
become deformed and this may 
cause a malfunction.
 Storing under direct sunlight or 
near a heater
The camera body may become 
discolored or deformed, and this 
may cause a malfunction.
 In a location subject to rocking 
vibration
 Near strong magnetic place
 In sandy or dusty places
Be careful not to let sand or dust 
get into the camera. This may 
cause the camera to malfunction, 
and in some cases this malfunction 
cannot be repaired.
On the gripThe grip is applied with a special 
coating. It may be discolored if it is 
rubbed with dark colored cloth, 
leather, etc.
On storingBe sure to attach the front lens cap 
when not using the camera.
On the temperature of the 
camera
Your camera and battery may get hot 
due to continuous use, but it is not a 
malfunction.
On operating temperaturesYour camera is designed for use 
under the temperatures between 0°C 
and 40°C (32°F and 104°F). 
Shooting in extremely cold or hot 
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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 
an hour for the moisture to 
evaporate. Note that if you attempt 
to shoot with moisture remaining 
inside the lens, you will be unable to 
record clear images.
On the internal 
rechargeable battery
This camera has an internal 
rechargeable battery for maintaining 
the date and time and other settings 
regardless of whether the power is 
on or off, or the battery is installed 
or not. This rechargeable battery is 
continually charged as long as you 
are using the camera. However, if 
you use the camera for only short 
periods, it discharges gradually, and 
if you do not use the camera at all for 
about three months it becomes 
completely discharged. In this case, 
be sure to charge this rechargeable 
battery before using the camera. 
However, even if this rechargeable 
battery is not charged, you can still 
use the camera as long as you do not record the date and time. If the 
camera resets the settings to the 
defaults each time you charge the 
battery, the internal rechargeable 
battery may be dead. Consult your 
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony 
service facility.
Charging method of the internal 
rechargeable battery
Insert a charged battery pack into the 
camera, or connect the camera to a 
wall outlet (wall socket) using the 
AC Adaptor (supplied), and leave 
the camera for 24 hours or more with 
the power off.
On memory cardsDo not attach a label, etc. on a 
memory card or a card adaptor. This 
may cause a malfunction.
On recording/playback When you use a memory card with 
this camera for the first time, it is 
recommended to format the card 
using the camera for stable 
performance of the memory card 
before shooting. Note that 
formatting permanently erases all 
data on the memory card, and is 
unrecoverable. Save precious data 
on a computer, etc.
 If you repeatedly record/delete 
images, fragmentation of data may 
occur on the memory card. Movies 
may not be able to be saved or 
recorded. In such a case, save your 
images to a computer or other 
storage location, then format the 
memory card.
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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 
light through a removed lens. This 
may cause irrecoverable damage to 
your eyes. Or it may cause a 
malfunction of the lens.
 Do not use the camera near a 
location that generates strong radio 
waves or emits radiation. The 
camera may not be able to record 
or play back properly.
 Using the camera in sandy or dusty 
locations may cause malfunctions.
 If moisture condensation occurs, 
remove it before using the camera 
(page 84).
 Do not shake or strike the camera. 
In addition to malfunctions and an 
inability to record images, this may 
render the memory card unusable, 
or cause image data breakdown, 
damage or loss.
 Clean the flash surface with a soft 
cloth. The heat of flash emission 
may cause dirt to adhere on the 
flash surface, resulting in smoking 
or scorching.
 Keep the camera, supplied 
accessories, etc., out of the reach of children. A memory card, etc., 
may be swallowed. If such 
problem occurs, consult a doctor 
immediately.
On RAW imagesTo view RAW images recorded with 
the camera, “Image Data Converter” 
on the CD-ROM (supplied) is 
required. If you do not intend to 
modify the images you record, we 
recommend that you shoot images 
using the JPEG format.
Notes when playing 
movies on other devices
 This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/
H.264 High Profile for AVCHD 
format recording. Movies recorded 
in AVCHD format with this 
camera cannot be played by the 
following devices.
– Other devices compatible with 
AVCHD format that does not 
support High Profile
– Devices incompatible with the 
AVCHD format
 This camera also uses MPEG-4 
AVC/H.264 Main Profile for MP4 
format recording. For this reason, 
movies recorded in MP4 format 
with this camera cannot be played 
on devices other than those that 
support MPEG-4 AVC/H.264.
 Discs recorded with HD (high 
definition) image quality can be 
played back only on AVCHD 
format-compatible devices. DVD-
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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 performance and 
specifications is defined under the 
following conditions, except as 
described in this manual: at an 
ordinary ambient temperature of 
25ºC (77°F), and using a battery 
pack that is charged for an hour after 
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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 
100 equivalent, with F2.8 lens)
[Exposure control]Metering method: 1 200-segment 
metering by the image sensor
Metering range: EV0 to EV20 (at ISO 
100 equivalent, with F2.8 lens)
ISO sensitivity (Recommended 
exposure index): 
Still images: AUTO, ISO 200 – 
16 000
Movies: AUTO, ISO 200 – 3 200 
equivalent
Exposure compensation: ±3.0 EV (1/3 
EV step)
[Shutter]Type: Electronically-controlled, 
vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Speed range: 
Still images: 1/4 000 second to 30 
seconds (1/3 EV step), BULBMovies: 1/4 000 second to 1/4 
second, up to 1/30 in AUTO mode 
(1/3 EV step)
Flash sync speed: 1/160 second
[Recording media]“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media,
SD card
[LCD screen]LCD panel: 7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT 
drive
Total number of dots: 921 600 (640 × 3 
(RGB) × 480) dots
[Input/output terminals]USB: Micro USB type B connector
HDMI: HDMI type C minijack
[Power]Used battery pack: Rechargeable 
battery pack NP-FW50
[Others]Exif Print: Compatible
PRINT Image Matching III: 
Compatible
Dimensions (CIPA compliant):
Approx. 117.3 mm × 66.6 mm × 
41.3 mm (4 5/8 inches × 
2 5/8 inches × 1 11/16 inches)
(W/H/D)
Mass (CIPA compliant):
Approx. 314 g (11.1 oz)
(including battery and “Memory 
Stick PRO Duo” media)
Approx. 255 g (9.0 oz)
(camera only)
Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C 
(32°F to 104°F)
File format:
Still image: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, 
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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 length that the lens indicates)
Flash compensation: ±2.0 EV (1/3 EV 
step)
AC Adaptor AC-UB10/
UB10B
Power requirements: AC 100 V to 
240V, 50Hz/60Hz, 70mA
Output voltage: DC 5 V, 0.5 A
Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C 
(32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature: –20 °C to +60 °C 
(–4 °F to +140 °F)
Dimensions: 
Approx. 50 mm × 22 mm × 54 mm 
(2 inches × 7/8 inches × 
2 1/4 inches) (W/H/D)
Mass: 
For the USA and Canada: Approx. 
48 g (1.7 oz)
For countries or regions other than 
the USA and Canada: Approx. 43 g 
(1.5 oz)
Rechargeable battery pack 
NP-FW50
Used battery: Lithium-ion battery
Maximum voltage: DC 8.4 V
Nominal voltage: DC 7.2 V
Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V
Maximum charge current: 1.02 A
Capacity: Typical 7.7 Wh (1 080 mAh)
Minimum 7.3 Wh (1 020 mAh)
Maximum dimensions:
Approx. 31.8 × 18.5 × 45 mm
(1 5/16 × 3/4 × 1 13/16 inches)
(W/H/D)
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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
CameraNEX-F3DNEX-F3D/F3K/
F3YNEX-F3Y
Equivalent 
35 mm-format focal 
length
1) (mm)24 27 - 82.5 82.5 - 315
Lens 
groups-elements5-5 9-11 9-13
Angle of view
1)83° 76° - 29° 28.2° - 7.8°
Minimum focus
2)
(m (feet))0.24 (0.79) 0.25 (0.82) 1.0 (3.28)
Maximum 
magnification (×)0.078 0.3 0.225
Minimum f-stopf/22 f/22 - f/32 f/22 - f/32
Filter diameter 
(mm)49 49 49
Dimensions (max. 
diameter × height)
(mm (in.))62.0 × 22.5
(2 1/2 × 29/32)62.0 × 60.0
(2 1/2 × 2 3/8)63.8 × 108
(2 5/8 × 4 3/8)
Mass (g (oz.))67 (2.4) 194 (6.8) 345 (12.2)
Compensation 
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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 File system) 
universal standard established by 
JEITA (Japan Electronics and 
Information Technology Industries 
Association).
 Playback of images recorded with 
your camera on other equipment and 
playback of images recorded or 
edited with other equipment on your 
camera are not guaranteed.
Trademarks  is a trademark of Sony 
Corporation.
 “Memory Stick,”  , “Memory 
Stick PRO,”  , 
“Memory Stick Duo,” 
, “Memory 
Stick PRO Duo,” 
, “Memory 
Stick PRO-HG Duo,” 
, “Memory 
Stick Micro,” “MagicGate,” and 
 are trademarks of 
Sony Corporation.
 “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of 
Sony Corporation. “PhotoTV HD” is a trademark of 
Sony Corporation.
 Blu-ray Disc™ and Blu-ray™ are 
trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc 
Association.
 “AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logotype 
are trademarks of Panasonic 
Corporation and Sony Corporation.
 Dolby and the double-D symbol are 
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
 Microsoft, Windows, and Windows 
Vista are either registered trademarks 
or trademarks of Microsoft 
Corporation in the United States and/
or other countries.
 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-
Definition Multimedia Interface are 
trademarks or registered trademarks 
of HDMI Licensing LLC.
 Mac and Mac OS are trademarks or 
registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
 PowerPC is a registered trademark of 
IBM Corporation in the United 
States.
 Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are 
trademarks or registered trademarks 
of Intel Corporation.
 SDXC logo is trademarks of SD-3C, 
LLC.
 Eye-Fi is a trademark of Eye-Fi Inc.
 MultiMediaCard is a trademark of 
MultiMediaCard Association.
 “ ” and “PlayStation” are registered 
trademarks of Sony Computer 
Entertainment Inc.
 Adobe is a registered trademark or a 
trademark of Adobe Systems 
Incorporated in the United States and/
or other countries.
 In addition, system and product 
names used in this manual are, in 
general, trademarks or registered 
trademarks of their respective 
developers or manufacturers.