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Enjoy HD movies and stunning still images on a compatible HDTV.  The camera includes an 

HDMI® output.

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  In addition, the BRAVIA® Sync system works with compatible Sony® BRAVIA 

HDTVs enabling you to control camera playback using the television’s remote.

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Eight Scene Selection Modes

These help you get the shot by optimizing the camera for specific shooting situations.  Select from 

Portrait, Sports, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night View, Night Portrait and Hand-held Night Shot 

modes.

Six Creative Style settings

Control how the camera processes your images with six finishing styles: Standard, Vivid, Portrait, 

Landscape, Sunset and B&W. You can even fine-tune contrast, saturation, and sharpness to your 

personal taste. 

Photo Creativity interface

The Photo Creativity interface enables you to easily enjoy the creative expression of SLR-quality 

digital imaging.  Changes can be combined/removed and viewed in real time on the LCD 

making it a breeze to make adjustments. Choose from seven different Photo Creativity functions 

using the convenient control wheel and center button: Picture Effect, Background Defocus 

Control, Soft Skin Effect, Color, Brightness, Vividness, and Self-timer / Continuous Advance. 

Picture Effect mode

There are 7 types (11 variations) of picture effects to choose from: Posterization (Color), 

Posterization (B/W), Pop Color,Retro Photo, Partial Color(R), Partial Color(G), Partial Color(B), 

Partial Color(Y), High-key, High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera. Each is unique and each 

give you a new and exciting way to make your images and videos  pop. 

P/A/S/M operating modes

The NEX-C3 offers a full range of controls from the beginner's iAUTO mode to P/A/S/M: Program, 

Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual.  On-screen prompts help you refine your skills, build 

your confidence and exercise greater creative control.

Anti-Dust Technology

Anti-Dust Technology helps keep the CMOS sensor clean, resulting in consistently clear 

pictures.  First a static-free coating on the sensor's low-pass filter helps repel dust. Then vibration 

automatically dislodges dust from the sensor. 

Up to 400 Shots

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 of battery life 

Take up to 400 shots on a single charge

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 with Sony® lithium ion Stamina™ battery power.  Sony’s 

InfoLITHIUM® battery system enables you to see the percent of power remaining, so you can 

keep shooting in confidence.

Supplied detachable flash

To help you shoot more effectively in formal portraits, the supplied flash has a Guide Number of 7.  

Dual Format Media Card Slot

For cost-effective, convenient storage and sharing of your images, the camera accepts 

Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ and SD/SDHC media (Class 4 or higher 

recommended). (Memory card is required. All are sold separately.) 

PhotoTV HD compatibility

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Optimizes compatible BRAVIA® televisions for gorgeous display of digital pictures.

Index and Slide Show Display

Quickly review your photos using 6- or 12-frame index views, or as an automatic slide show with 

fade-in/fade-out effect.

Supplied accessories

The kit includes a NP-FW50 Lithium ion rechargeable battery, BC-VW1 battery charger, Mini B USB 

cable, software CD and shoulder strap.

Summary of Contents for NEX-C3A

Page 1: ... 0 LCD 921K pixels TruBlack screen Contrast Auto Focus takes just 0 3 seconds on average Intelligent Auto Focus pre focuses as you compose iAUTO mode you get the right settings automatically On screen Help Guide explains modes and settings On screen Shooting Tips help you shoot like a pro LCD tilts down 45 up 80 for high low angle shots Control Wheel Customizable Soft Keys for fast simple use Exmo...

Page 2: ...ution high sensitivity and gorgeous blurred backgrounds HD movie recording Capture vivid lifelike HD movies in the PC friendly MP4 format Shoot 720 30p high definition or standard definition 480 30p 1 16 2 megapixel resolution You get incredible detail and gorgeous enlargements Thanks to the APS C sensor size and Sony Exmor APS HD CMOS technology the camera achieves high resolution with no penalty...

Page 3: ...tor has best in class resolution as of June 2011 The TruBlack screen includes a special resin layer to suppress internal reflections increase contrast compared to conventional LCDs Sunny Weather mode boosts visibility even further in bright sunlight Fast Auto Focus Some cameras in this class are slow to focus That can make you miss the shot on fast moving subjects like sports and unpredictable sub...

Page 4: ... portrait photography where your focal plane can make or break your shot RAW image capture The NEX C3 saves your pictures as compact JPEG files or ultra high quality RAW files RAW files save images prior to de mosaicing white balance sharpness and color enhancement This retains maximum latitude for enhancing the image on your PC Background Defocus control Cameras with APS C sensors take beautiful ...

Page 5: ...h is unique and each give you a new and exciting way to make your images and videos pop P A S M operating modes The NEX C3 offers a full range of controls from the beginner s iAUTO mode to P A S M Program Aperture Priority Shutter Priority and Manual On screen prompts help you refine your skills build your confidence and exercise greater creative control Anti Dust Technology Anti Dust Technology h...

Page 6: ...onstant AF Live View Real time image adjustment display Exposure Compensation WB Creative Style Histogram Yes On off Peaking Yes MF only Level setting High Mid Low Off Color White Red Yellow Grid Display Yes On off Customization Brightness Auto Manual Sunny Weather Display Color Black White Blue Pink Focus Control Focus System Contrast AF Focus Points 25 points AF Modes Single shot AF Continuous A...

Page 7: ...r typographic and photographic errors Features and specifications are subject to change without notice Sony BIONZ BRAVIA BRAVIA Sync Cyber shot Exmor InfoLITHIUM Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick Duo the Memory Stick logo Optical SteadyShot Remote Commander Smile Shutter Stamina SteadyShot Theatre Sync TruBlack and Xtra Fine LCD are trademarks of Sony Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are tradem...

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