Sony Nex 3 Manual

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 You are shooting in manual focus mode. Set [AF/MF Select] to [Autofocus].
 Ambient light is insufficient.
 The subject may require special focusing. Use the [Flexible Spot] or manual 
focus function.
The flash does not work.
 Raise the flash (page 23).
 The flash is not attached correctly. Reattach the flash (page 23).
 You cannot use a flash with the following shooting mode:
– [Bracket: Cont.]
– [Sweep Panorama]
– [Night View] and [Hand-held Twilight] in [Scene Selection]
– [Anti Motion...

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The image is whitish (Flare).
Blurring of light appears on the image (Ghosting).
 The picture was taken under a strong light source, and excessive light has 
entered the lens. When using the zoom lens, attach a lens hood.
The corners of the picture are too dark.
 If any filter or hood is used, take it off and try shooting again. Depending on 
the thickness of the filter and improper attachment of the hood, the filter or 
the hood may partially appear on the image. The optical properties of some...

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Precautions
Notes on the LCD monitor 
and lens
 The LCD monitor 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 monitor. 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...

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and in some cases this malfunction 
cannot be repaired.
On storingBe sure to attach the lens cap when 
not using the camera.
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 
places that exceed this range is not 
recommended.
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...

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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.
 The recorded contents cannot be 
compensated for even if recording 
or playback is not possible due to a 
malfunction of...

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 Discs recorded with HD (high 
definition) image quality can be 
played back only on AVCHD 
format-compatible devices. 
DVD-based players or recorders 
cannot play back HD image quality 
discs, as they are incompatible 
with the AVCHD format. Also, 
DVD-based 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...

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[Recording media]“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media,
SD card
[LCD monitor]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: miniB
HDMI: HDMI type C minijack
[Power]Used battery pack: Rechargeable 
battery pack NP-FW50
[Others]Exif Print: Compatible
PRINT Image Matching III: 
Compatible
Dimensions:
NEX-5/5C:
Approx. 110.8 × 58.8 × 38.2 mm
(4 3/8 × 2 3/8 × 1 9/16 inches)
(W/H/D, excluding protrusions)
NEX-3/3C:
Approx....

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LensOn the E18 – 200 mm lens, refer to the instruction manual of the E18 – 200 
mm lens (supplied).
*1The 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.
*
2Minimum focus is the shortest distance from the image sensor to the subject.
*3Shutter speed (differs with shooting conditions)
*4The optical shake compensation function is not available.
LensE16 mm single focus 
lensE18 – 55 mm zoom lens...

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BC-VW1 Battery chargerInput rating: 100 V – 240 V AC, 
50 Hz/60 Hz, 4.2 W
Output rating: 8.4 V DC, 0.28 A
Operating temperature range: 0°C to 
40°C (32° to 104°F)
Storage temperature range: –20°C to 
+60°C (–4°F to +140°F)
Maximum dimensions: Approx. 63 × 
95 × 32 mm (2 1/2 × 3 3/4 × 1 5/16 
inches) (W/H/D)
Mass: Approx. 85 g (3 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...

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