Sony Nex 3 Manual

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2Press the center of the control 
wheel to confirm [OK].
Press [Cancel] to quit the operation.
[OK]
[Cancel]
zTo delete several images
Select [Menu] t [Playback] t [Delete] to select and delete specific images at 
the same time. 
						

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Mastering the basic operation
Using the control wheel and soft keys
The control wheel and soft keys allow you to use various functions of the 
camera.
xControl wheel
When shooting, DISP (Display Contents),  (Flash Mode),  (Exposure 
Comp.) and  (Drive Mode) functions are assigned to the control wheel. 
When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and  (Image Index) functions 
are assigned to the control wheel.
When you turn or press the right/left/top/bottom parts of the control wheel 
following the on-screen display, you can select setting items. Your selection is 
determined when you press the center of the control wheel.
The arrow means you can turn the 
control wheel.
When options are displayed on the 
screen, you can browse through 
them by turning or pressing the 
top/bottom/left/right parts of the 
control wheel. Press the center to 
make your choice. 
						

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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 handbook, 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] button, 
and soft key B as the 
[Shoot. Tips] button. Soft 
key C works as the [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
The camera displays the shooting tips in accordance with the shooting mode 
selected.
1When [Shoot. Tips] is displayed at the right bottom corner of the screen, 
press the button at the right bottom (page 33).
A shooting tip in accordance with the current subject appears 
automatically.
2Press the left or right of the control wheel and search for the desired 
shooting tip.
 Turn the control wheel to scroll the text up and down.
[Shoot. Tips]
zTo access all shooting tips
You can search through all shooting tips from the menu.1[Menu] t [Camera] t [Shooting Tip List].
2Search for the desired shooting tips. 
						

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Using the recording functions
Using the recording functions
Defocusing the background easily 
(Background Defocus Control)
In the [Intelligent Auto] mode, you can defocus the background easily to make 
the subject stand out.
 The defocusing effect may not be noticeable, depending on the distance from the 
subject or the lens used.
1Press [Menu], then select 
[Shoot Mode] t 
(Intelligent Auto).
[Menu]
2Press the center of the control 
wheel.
The Background Defocus screen 
appears.
Control wheel
3Defocus the background by 
turning the control wheel.
: Turn up to focus
: Turn down to defocus
Press [Back] to restore the original 
status.
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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36Selecting the flash mode
The flash rangeThe range of the supplied flash depends on the ISO sensitivity and aperture
value.
1Attach the flash (page 23).
2Press  (Flash Mode) on the 
control wheel.
3Turn the control wheel to select the desired mode, and 
press the center.
 (Flash Off): Does not fire even if the flash is raised.
 (Autoflash): Fires if it is dark or against light.
 (Fill-flash): Fires every time you trigger the shutter.
 (Slow Sync.): Fires every time you trigger the shutter. Slow sync 
shooting allows you to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the 
background.
 (Rear Sync.): Fires right before the exposure is completed every time 
you trigger the shutter. A trailing image of the movement of the subject is 
captured to make more natural image.
F2.8F3.5F5.6
ISO200 1 – 3.5 m (3.3 – 11.6 
feet)1 – 2.8 m (3.3 – 9.2 
feet)1 – 1.8 m (3.3 – 5.9 
feet)
ISO1600 2.8 – 10 m (9.2 – 32 
feet)2.3 – 8 m (7.5 – 26.2 
feet)1.4 – 5 m (4.6 – 16 
feet) 
						

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Using the recording functions
Adjusting the brightness of still images 
(Exposure compensation)
You can adjust the exposure in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 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.
To cancel the timer, press   again.
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. 
						

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The camera records images continuously while you press and hold down the 
shutter button (max. 2.3 images per second).
Changing the screen display (DISP)
1Press   (Drive Mode) on 
the control wheel.
2Turn the control wheel to select   (Continuous Adv.), and 
press the center.
1Press DISP (Display 
Contents) on the control 
wheel.
zTo shoot continuously at a higher speed
Select   (Speed Priority Cont.) from   (Drive Mode) to shoot more 
images continuously (max. 7 images per second). The focus and exposure of the 
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Using the recording functionsShooting with various drive mode
2Press DISP repeatedly to select the desired mode.
During shooting
Disp. Basic Info: Shows basic shooting information. Graphically shows 
the shutter speed and aperture value, except for when [Shoot Mode] is set 
to [Intelligent Auto] or [Sweep Panorama].
Display Info.: Shows recording information.
No Disp. Info.: Does not show recording information.
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.
1Press [Menu].
[Menu]
2Use the control wheel to select [Shoot Mode] t 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.
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 
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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 39).
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. Attach and fire the 
flash.
 (Night View): 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 39).
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.