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Sony NEX-5T User Manual

Sony NEX-5T
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4-472-074-11(1)
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Sony NEX-5T Specifications

General IconGeneral
Sensor TypeCMOS
Sensor SizeAPS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Effective Pixels16.1 MP
ISO Range100-25600
Autofocus Points25
Lens MountSony E-mount
Image ProcessorBIONZ
Screen Size3.0"
Screen Resolution921, 600 dots
Video Resolution1920 x 1080
Video Frame Rate60p, 60i, 24p
Maximum Shutter Speed1/4000 sec
Minimum Shutter Speed30 sec
Continuous Shooting10 fps
Built-in FlashNo
External FlashYes (via hot shoe)
Wireless ConnectivityWi-Fi, NFC
BatteryNP-FW50
Battery Life330 shots
Dimensions110.8 x 58.8 x 38.9 mm
Weight276 g (with battery and memory card)

Summary

About the NEX-5T

Added Functions of the NEX-5T

Lists functions added to the NEX-5T compared to the NEX-5R.

Renamed Functions on the NEX-5T

One-Touch Sharing to Smartphone

Details on sending images to a smartphone via one-touch.

Connecting Camera to Smartphone

One-Touch Connection

Provides steps for connecting the camera and smartphone using one-touch.

Smart Remote Embedded

Launching with One-Touch Remote

Steps to launch Smart Remote Embedded using one-touch.

Launching Without One-Touch

Steps to launch Smart Remote Embedded without one-touch.

Operating Camera with Smart Remote

Instructions on how to operate the camera using Smart Remote Embedded.

One-Touch NFC and Airplane Mode

One-Touch (NFC) Functionality

How to use the NFC one-touch function for launching applications.

Troubleshooting Wi-Fi/NFC Connectivity

Troubleshooting Camera Connectivity

One-Touch Connection Problems

Addressing issues when connecting via one-touch function.

Basic Camera Operations

Operating Camera Controls

Explains how to use camera controls like dials, soft keys, and touch panel.

Camera Interface Controls

Touch Panel Operation (NEX-5R Only)

Details how to operate the camera using the touch panel on NEX-5R.

Shooting Modes

Camera Menu: Shoot Mode & Settings

Shoot Mode Options (NEX-5R)

Details available shooting modes for the NEX-5R model.

Camera Settings Menu

Explains camera settings like Drive Mode, Flash Mode, and AF settings.

Camera Menu: Image & Color Settings

Brightness and Color Adjustments

Settings for brightness, ISO, white balance, and color.

Camera Menu: Setup Details

Shooting Settings Configuration

Detailed shooting settings like AEL, AF, Red Eye Reduction.

Camera Menu: Memory & Network

Network Settings Configuration

Wi-Fi settings including WPS Push and Access Point configuration.

Shooting Images

Basic Image Capture

How to hold the camera and perform basic image shooting.

On Scene Recognition

Explains the automatic scene recognition feature for shooting.

Touch Shutter Function (NEX-5R)

Using Touch Shutter for Still Images

How to use the touch shutter feature for capturing still images.

Playing Back Images

Basic Image Playback Controls

How to play back images using control wheel and touch panel.

Deleting Images

Deleting a Single Image

How to delete an individual image from the camera.

Photo Creativity Function

Using Photo Creativity

How to access and use the Photo Creativity feature for creative photos.

Photo Creativity Settings

Details on Bkground Defocus, Brightness, Color, Vividness, Picture Effect.

Photo Creativity: Background Defocus

Adjusting Background Defocus

How to adjust background blur in Photo Creativity.

Photo Creativity: Brightness Adjustment

Adjusting Image Brightness

How to adjust image brightness in Photo Creativity.

Photo Creativity: Color Adjustment

Adjusting Image Color

How to adjust image color in Photo Creativity.

Photo Creativity: Vividness Adjustment

Adjusting Image Vividness

How to adjust image vividness in Photo Creativity.

Photo Creativity: Picture Effects

Exposure Compensation

Adjusting Exposure Compensation

How to adjust exposure compensation for brighter or darker images.

Drive Modes

Selecting Drive Modes

How to select drive modes like continuous, self-timer, and bracket shooting.

Continuous Shooting Mode

Cont. Shooting Operation

How to perform continuous shooting by pressing the shutter button.

Continuous Shooting with Touch Shutter (NEX-5R)

Using touch shutter for continuous shooting on NEX-5R.

Speed Priority Continuous Shooting

Spd Priority Cont. Operation

How to perform speed priority continuous shooting.

Self-timer Modes

Using the Self-timer

How to set and use the self-timer for delayed shooting.

Continuous Self-timer

Self-timer(Cont) Operation

How to perform continuous self-timer shooting for multiple shots.

Bracketing Modes

Bracket: Cont. Operation

How to perform continuous bracketing for exposure variations.

ISO Sensitivity Settings

Adjusting ISO Sensitivity

How to set the ISO sensitivity for different light conditions.

Fn (Function) Button

Assigning Functions to Fn Button

How to customize functions assigned to the Fn button.

Intelligent Auto Mode

Intelligent Auto Operation

How the camera operates automatically in Intelligent Auto mode.

Superior Auto Mode

Superior Auto Operation

How the camera operates in Superior Auto mode for higher quality.

Scene Selection Modes

Using Scene Selection

How to select and use scene modes for specific shooting conditions.

Night Scene and Portrait Modes

Details on Night Scene and Night Portrait modes.

Twilight and Anti Motion Blur Modes

Details on Hand-held Twilight and Anti Motion Blur modes.

Sweep Panorama Mode

Creating Panoramic Images

Steps to create panoramic images by panning the camera.

Manual Exposure Mode

Adjusting Manual Exposure Settings

How to manually adjust shutter speed and aperture for exposure.

BULB Mode for Long Exposure

Using BULB Mode for Long Exposures

How to use BULB mode for long exposure shooting like fireworks.

Shutter Priority Mode

Adjusting Shutter Speed for Motion

How to adjust shutter speed to control motion blur.

Aperture Priority Mode

Adjusting Aperture for Depth of Field

How to adjust aperture for controlling depth of field.

Program Auto Mode

Using Program Auto Mode

How to use Program Auto mode with adjustable settings.

Flash Modes

Selecting Flash Modes (NEX-6)

How to select flash modes on the NEX-6 camera.

Selecting Flash Modes (NEX-5R)

How to select flash modes on the NEX-5R camera.

Flash Mode Descriptions

Details of flash modes like Fill-flash, Slow Sync, and Rear Sync.

AF/MF Select

Choosing Autofocus or Manual Focus

How to switch between Autofocus (AF) and Manual Focus (MF).

DMF (Direct Manual Focus)

Direct Manual Focus Operation

How to use Direct Manual Focus (DMF) for fine-tuning focus.

Autofocus Area Selection

Selecting Autofocus Area Modes

How to select AF area modes like Multi, Center, and Flexible Spot.

Phase Detection AF Area

Displaying Phase Detection AF Points

How to set the display of Phase Detection AF ranging points.

Autofocus Modes

Selecting Autofocus Modes

How to select between Single-shot AF and Continuous AF modes.

Touch Shutter (NEX-5R Only)

Enabling Touch Shutter Function

How to enable and use the touch shutter for focusing and shooting.

Object Tracking

Tracking Moving Subjects (NEX-6)

How to track moving subjects on the NEX-6 camera.

Tracking Moving Subjects (NEX-5R)

How to track moving subjects on the NEX-5R camera.

Zoom Features

Using Zoom with Power/Non-Power Zoom Lenses

How to use zoom features with different lens types.

Available Zoom Features

Explanation of Smart Zoom, Clear Image Zoom, and Digital Zoom.

Face Detection

Face Detection Operation

How to enable and use the face detection feature.

Face Registration

Registering New Faces

Steps to register new faces for priority focus.

Smile Shutter Function

Using Smile Shutter

How to enable and set sensitivity for Smile Shutter.

Auto Portrait Framing

Using Auto Portrait Framing

How the camera automatically frames portraits for optimal composition.

Soft Skin Effect

Applying Soft Skin Effect

How to apply the soft skin effect for smoother skin tones.

Image Size Settings

Still Image Size Options

Available image sizes for still photos and their usage guidelines.

Image Quality Settings

Selecting Image Quality (RAW)

Explains RAW and RAW+JPEG quality settings.

Movie File Format

Movie Record Settings

AVCHD Record Settings

Details AVCHD recording settings: bit-rate, resolution, frame rate.

White Balance Settings

Adjusting White Balance

How to adjust white balance using presets and custom options.

Custom White Balance

Setting Custom White Balance

Steps to set a custom white balance, considering flash usage.

Metering Modes

Selecting Metering Modes

How to select metering modes: Multi, Center, and Spot.

Flash Compensation

Adjusting Flash Compensation

How to adjust the amount of flash light.

DRO/Auto HDR Settings

DRO/Auto HDR Operation

How to use DRO and Auto HDR to correct brightness/contrast.

Auto HDR Feature

Using Auto HDR for High Dynamic Range

How to use Auto HDR to capture scenes with rich gradation.

Picture Effects

Applying Picture Effects

How to apply various picture effect filters for creative expression.

Advanced Picture Effects

Details on Soft Focus, HDR Painting, and Miniature effects.

Creative Style Settings

Selecting Creative Styles

How to select Creative Styles like Standard, Vivid, and Portrait.

View on Smartphone Function

Transferring Images to Smartphone

How to transfer still images to a smartphone for viewing.

Transferring Images to Android

Transferring Images to iOS

Send to Computer

Red Eye Reduction

Peaking Level Adjustment

Clear Image Zoom Feature

Digital Zoom Feature

Self-portrait Self-timer (NEX-5R)

Activating Self-timer for Self-Portraits

How to activate the self-timer for self-portraits when tilting LCD.

MF Assist Function

SteadyShot Function

Long Exposure Noise Reduction

High ISO Noise Reduction

Face Priority Tracking

AF Micro Adjustment

Function Menu Settings

Custom Key Settings

Cleaning Mode

Initialize Settings

Format Memory Card

Formatting the Memory Card

Steps for formatting the memory card to ensure stable performance.

Access Point Settings

Software Installation

Connecting Camera to Computer

Creating HD AVCHD Discs

Printing Still Images

Adding Camera Functions

Application Downloading Overview

How to add functions to camera via application downloading.

Downloading Applications

Accessing Downloading Services

How to access the application downloading website.

Downloading Applications to Camera

Steps to download applications to the camera.

Managing Camera Applications

Launching Downloaded Applications

Launching Applications

How to launch downloaded applications from the camera.

Troubleshooting

Battery Pack and Power Issues

Troubleshooting problems related to battery pack and power.

General Troubleshooting Steps

General steps to follow when experiencing camera issues.

Camera Not Turning On

Steps to resolve issues when the camera does not turn on.

Shooting Image Troubleshooting

Resolving issues like blank LCD, shutter problems, and focus errors.

Sudden Power Off Issues

Troubleshooting sudden power offs of the camera.

Flash and Image Artifact Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting flash malfunctions and image artifacts.

Subject Eye, Exposure, and Playback Issues

Troubleshooting red eyes, exposure values, playback, and deletion.

Computer and Memory Card Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting computer recognition and memory card issues.

Lens, Camera, and Database Errors

Troubleshooting lens, camera operation, and database errors.

Warning Messages

Interpreting and acting on various warning messages.

Troubleshooting Shooting Issues

LCD Screen Blank When Power On

Resolving issues where the LCD screen is blank.

Shutter Release Problems

Troubleshooting when the shutter does not release.

Image Focus Issues

Troubleshooting problems with out-of-focus images.

Troubleshooting (cont.)

Flash Malfunctions

Troubleshooting flash not working or recharging slowly.

Subject Eye and Exposure Issues

Troubleshooting red eyes, flashing exposure values, and self-timer lamp.

Troubleshooting: Computer & Memory Card

Computer Recognition and Image Copying Issues

Troubleshooting computer not recognizing camera or copying images.

Memory Card Issues

Troubleshooting memory card insertion, recording, and formatting.

Printing Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting: Others

Lens and Camera Operation Issues

Troubleshooting lens recognition, camera errors, and temperature issues.

Warning Messages

Incompatible Battery and Power Issues

Messages for incompatible battery and insufficient power.

Memory Card Error Messages

Messages related to memory card errors and compatibility.

Lens, Image, and Database Errors

Messages for lens recognition, no images, and database errors.

Memory Card Usage

Supported Memory Card Types

List of supported memory card types like SD, Memory Stick.

"InfoLITHIUM" Battery Pack

Battery Charging

NP-FW50 Battery Charging

Specifics on charging the NP-FW50 battery pack and charge lamp indicators.

NP-FW50 Battery Charging Procedures

Specifics on charging the NP-FW50 battery pack and charge lamp indicators.

AVCHD Format

Cleaning

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