Sony NEX-C3, NEX-C3A, NEX-C3A B, NEX-C3K, NEX-C3K B Instruction Manual

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4-275-482-12(1)

NEX-C3

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera

Instruction Manual

E-mount

Preparing the camera

Mastering the basic operation

Using the recording functions

Using the playback functions

Checking the functions available

Importing images to the computer

Others

NEX-C3

Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.

Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.

English

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. NEX-C3

Serial No. ______________________________

WARNING

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER

-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet.

CAUTION

[ Battery pack

If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Observe the following cautions.

• Do not disassemble.

• Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering, dropping or stepping on it.

• Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals.

• Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun.

• Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.

• Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.

• Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that

can charge the battery pack.

• Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children.

• Keep the battery pack dry.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony.

• Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions.

[ Battery charger

Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the battery charger is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket).

When a power cord (mains lead) is supplied, the power cord (mains lead) can be used with this unit only, and should not be used with any other unit.

For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada

[ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

[ Battery pack

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

For Customers in the U.S.A.

UL is an internationally recognized safety organization. The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call:

Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669)

The number below is for the FCC related matters only.

[ Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NEX-C3 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

[ CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

[ Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

For Customers in Europe

[ Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

[ Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit.

[ Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.

[ Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in

the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural

please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product,

[ Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union

and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.

potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you

should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

Table of contents

Preparing the camera

Checking the accessories supplied ...................................9

Identifying parts ................................................................10

Preparing the battery pack ...............................................14

Attaching/removing the lens .............................................17

Inserting a memory card (sold separately) .......................19

Attaching the flash ............................................................20

Turning on the camera and setting up the date ...............22

Mastering the basic operation

Shooting still images .........................................................24

Recording movies .............................................................25

Playing back images ........................................................26

Deleting images ................................................................27

Using the control wheel and soft keys ..............................29

Using the guide function of the camera ...........................31

Using the recording functions

Setting the function using Photo Creativity ....................... 32

Adjusting the brightness of still images (Exposure

compensation) .................................................................. 35

Changing the screen display (DISP) ................................ 35

Shooting with various drive mode..................................... 36

Selecting the flash mode .................................................. 41

Using the self-timer........................................................... 42

Shooting still images continuously.................................... 42

Selecting the image size................................................... 44

Using the playback functions

Enlarging the playback image (Enlarge Image) ............... 46

Displaying the image list................................................... 47

Viewing images on a TV ................................................... 48

Checking the functions available

Menu list ........................................................................... 49

Functions available for each shooting mode ................... 57

Flash modes available...................................................... 58

Importing images to the computer

Installing the software....................................................... 59

What you can do with the supplied software ................... 61

Others

Checking the number of recordable images ................... 63

List of icons on the LCD monitor ...................................... 66

Learning more about the camera (α Handbook) ............. 69

Troubleshooting................................................................ 70

Precautions....................................................................... 74

Specifications ................................................................... 78

Index................................................................................. 83

This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses. The model name varies depending on the supplied lens. The available model varies depending on the countries/regions.

Model name Lens

NEX-C3A E16 mm

NEX-C3D E18 – 55 mm and E16 mm

NEX-C3K E18 – 55 mm

Preparing the camera

Checking the accessories supplied

First check the model name of your camera (page 8). The accessories supplied differ depending on the model. The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.

Common accessories

• Battery charger BC-VW1 (1)

• Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not

supplied in the U.S.A. and Canada)

• Rechargeable battery pack

NP-FW50 (1)

• USB cable (1)

• Shoulder strap (1)

• Flash HVL-F7S (1)/Flash case (1)

•CD-ROM (1) – Application Software for

α camera

– α Handbook

• Instruction Manual (This manual) (1)

NEX-C3A

• E16 mm single focus lens/Front lens cap (1) (attached to the camera)

NEX-C3D

• E16 mm single focus lens/Front lens cap/Rear lens cap (1)

• E18 – 55 mm zoom lens/Front lens cap (1) (attached to the camera)/ Lens hood (1)

NEX-C3K

• E18 – 55 mm zoom lens/Front lens cap (1) (attached to the camera)/ Lens hood (1)

Preparing the camera

Identifying parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

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When the lens is removed

A (Playback) button (26) B Shutter button (25) C ON/OFF (Power) switch (22) D AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/

Smile Shutter lamp

E Speaker F Microphone* G Smart Accessory Terminal (20) H Lens (17) I Lens release button (18) J Mount K Image sensor** L Lens contact**

* Do not cover this part during movie

recording.

** Do not touch this part directly.

A (USB) terminal B Hook for shoulder strap

Attaching the shoulder strap is recommended not to drop the camera.

C HDMI terminal (48) D Light sensor E LCD monitor

The tilting LCD monitor of the camera allows flexible shooting positions.

F MOVIE button (25) G Control wheel (29) H Soft keys (30)

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A Image sensor position mark B Battery cover (15) C Memory card cover (19) D Tripod receptacle

• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera.

E Battery compartment (15) F Connection plate cover

For using the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately)

G Access lamp (20) H Memory card insertion slot (19)

Flash

A Screw B Flash* C Connector*

* Do not touch this part directly.

If it is dirty, wipe it off with a soft clean cloth.

Lens

E18 – 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-C3D/ C3K)

A Hood index B Focusing ring C Zooming ring D Focal-length scale E Focal-length index F Lens contacts* G Mounting index

E16 mm F2.8 (supplied with NEX-C3A/C3D)

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A Converter index* B Focusing ring C Lens contacts** D Mounting index

* A converter is sold separately. ** Do not touch this part directly.

* Do not touch this part directly.

Preparing the battery pack

When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP-FW50 “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (supplied).

Charging the battery pack

The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack can be charged even when it has not been fully depleted. It can also be used when it has not been fully charged.

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Insert the battery pack onto the

battery charger.

• Push the battery pack until it clicks.

Connect the battery charger to

the wall outlet (wall socket).

• The CHARGE lamp turns off when charging is finished.

• Time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25 °C (77 °F) is about 250 minutes.

For the U.S.A and Canada

Plug

CHARGE lamp

For countries/regions other than the U.S.A. and Canada

CHARGE lamp

Power cord (mains lead)

Notes

• The charging time differs depending on the remaining capacity of the battery pack or charging conditions.

• We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F). You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range.

• Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket).

• The CHARGE lamp may flash quickly when the battery pack is used for the first time, or the battery pack has not been used for a long time. In such cases, remove the battery pack from the charger and re-attach it, then charge the battery pack.

• Do not try to charge the battery pack again right after it has been charged, or when it has not been used after being charged. Doing so will affect the performance of the battery pack.

z Using your camera abroad — Power source

You can use your camera and battery charger, and the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any countries/regions where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz. An electronic voltage transformer is unnecessary and its use may cause a malfunction.

Inserting the charged battery pack

While sliding the cover open

lever, open the cover.

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Firmly insert the battery pack

all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery.

Lock lever

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Close the cover.

Checking the remaining battery level

Check the level with the following indicators and percent figures displayed on the LCD monitor.

“Battery

Battery level

High Low

Note

• The displayed level may not be correct under certain circumstances.

exhausted.”

You cannot shoot any more image.

z What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?

An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your camera. Using the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack, the remaining battery time in percent figures is displayed according to the operating conditions of your camera.

Removing the battery pack

Turn off the camera and slide the lock lever in the direction of the arrow after you confirm that the access lamp is not lit. Be careful not to drop the battery pack.

Lock lever

Attaching/removing the lens

The camera will come with the lens attached. Refer to the steps below when attaching other lenses. Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before you attach or remove the lens.

If the cap or the packaging lid

is attached, remove it from the camera or the lens.

• Quickly change the lens somewhere away from dusty locations so as to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camera.

Mount the lens by aligning the

white index marks on the lens and the camera.

• Hold the camera’s face downward to prevent the dust from entering into the camera.

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White index marks

While pushing the lens lightly

toward the camera, turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position.

• Be sure to put the lens on straight.

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Notes

• When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button.

• Do not use force when attaching a lens.

• The Mount Adaptor (sold separately) is required to use an A-mount lens (sold separately). For details, refer to the operating manual supplied with the Mount Adaptor.

Removing the lens

Press the lens release button

all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops.

Lens release button

Notes

• When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to the surface of the image sensor (the part that acts as the film), it may appear on the image, depending on the shooting environment. The camera vibrates slightly when it is turned off, due to the anti-dust function, to prevent dust from adhering to the image sensor. However, attach or remove the lens quickly somewhere away from dusty locations.

• Do not leave the camera with the lens removed.

• When you want to use body caps or rear lens caps, please purchase ALC-B1EM (body cap) or ALC-R1EM (rear lens cap) (sold separately).

Inserting a memory card (sold separately)

Open the cover.

Insert a memory card.

• Insert the memory card until it clicks as illustrated.

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Check on the direction of the

Close the cover.

Memory cards that you can use

You can use following memory cards with this camera: “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, SD memory card, SDHC memory card, and SDXC memory card. You cannot use MultiMediaCard. For recording movies, it is recommended that you use following memory cards. “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media and “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media are both called as “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, and SD memory card, SDHC memory card and SDXC memory card are all called as “SD card” in this manual.

• (Mark2) (“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (Mark2))

• (“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media)

• SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card (Class 4 or more)

notched corner.

Note

• Images recorded on an SDXC memory card cannot be imported to or played on computers or AV devices that are not compatible with exFAT. Make sure that the device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it to the camera. If you connect your camera to an incompatible device, you may be prompted to format the card. Never format the card in response to this prompt, as doing so will erase all data on the card. (exFAT is the file system used on SDXC memory cards.)

Removing the memory card

Preparing the camera

Open the cover, make sure that the access lamp is not lit, and push the memory card once.

Access lamp

Notes

• When the access lamp is lit, do not remove the memory card or the battery pack, or turn off the power. The data may be corrupted.

• Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before you attach or remove the flash.

Attaching the flash

When you want to use a flash during shooting, attach the flash device (supplied). The flash is enabled when it is raised, and disabled when lowered. Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before you attach or remove the flash.

Attach the flash to the Smart

Accessory Terminal of the camera.

Fasten the screw to secure the flash.

To fire the flash, raise the

flash first.

• The default setting is [Autoflash]. To change the setting, see page 41.

• Lower the flash when you do not intend to use it.

Notes

• The power for the flash is provided from the camera. When the camera is charging the flash, blinks on the LCD monitor. You cannot press the shutter button when this icon is blinking.

• Plug the flash fully into the accessory terminal of the camera, and fasten the screw securely. Make sure that the flash is attached to the camera securely.

z Carrying the flash

The flash case can be conveniently attached to the shoulder strap. Put the flash in the case when you are not using it to protect it from harm.

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Turning on the camera and setting up the date

When you turn on the camera for the first time, the screen to set date and time appears.

Set the power switch to ON to

turn on the camera.

The screen to set date and time

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appears.

• To turn off the camera, set the power switch to OFF.

Press the center of the control

wheel to confirm [OK].

Select your area by pressing

the right or left of the control wheel and press the center.

Press the left or right of the

control wheel to select each item, and press the top or bottom, or turn it to select the numeric value.

Daylight Svg.: Turns on or off the daytime saving time setting. Date Format: Selects the format to display date.

• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.

Repeat step 4 to set other items, then press the center of

the control wheel.

Note

• You cannot superimpose the date on images on this camera. Using “PMB” stored on the

CD-ROM (supplied), you can save or print images with date. Refer to

“PMB Help” for more details (page 61).

Resetting the date and time/Checking the current clock setting

Press [Menu], then select [Setup] t [Date/Time Setup] (page 29, 54).

Maintaining the date and time setting

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. For details, see page 76.

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Mastering the basic operation

Shooting still images

In the (Intelligent Auto) mode, the camera analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings.

Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera.

Point the camera to the

subject.

When the camera recognizes the scene, the Scene Recognition icon

Mastering the basic operation

and guide appear on the LCD monitor: (Night View), (Tripod Night View), (Night Portrait),

(Backlight), (Backlight

Portrait), (Portrait),

(Landscape), or (Macro).

When using a zoom lens, turn

the zoom ring, then decide on your shot.

Scene Recognition icon and guide

Zoom ring

Press the shutter button

halfway down to focus.

When the focus is confirmed, beeps sound and z lights up.

Focus indicator

Press the shutter button fully down to shoot.

Recording movies

Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera.

Point the camera to the subject.

Press the MOVIE button to

start recording.

Focus and brightness are adjusted automatically. If you press the shutter button halfway down during recording, you will be able to focus more quickly.

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MOVIE button

Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording.

Notes

• The sound of the camera and the lens in operation might be recorded while

recording a movie. You can disable the sound recording by selecting [Menu] t [Setup] t [Movie Audio Rec] t [Off] (page 29,

• The continuous recording time of a movie depends on the ambient temperature or the condition of the camera.

• The following message, “Camera overheating. Allow it to cool.” may be indicated when the camera temperature has risen, such as when the continuous shooting mode is used. In such cases, turn the camera off and wait until the camera is ready to shoot again.

Playing back images

Mastering the basic operation

Press the (playback)

button.

The last recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Selecting the image

Turn the control wheel.

Playing back movies

Press (Image Index) on

the control wheel in playback

53).

(playback) button

mode.

Six images are displayed.

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