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Sony E-Mount NEX-C3 16mm 18-55mm Lens Black

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Sony E-Mount NEX-C3 16mm 18-55mm Lens Black

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Creative freedom is yours with a stylish, ultra-compact camera that operates with ease, and puts professional quality right in your pocket.

  • Exmor™ APS HD CMOS Sensor
  • Picture Effect
  • Photo Creativity Interface
  • HD Video Recording
  • 3D Sweep Panorama
  • Included with versatile SEL16F28 lens and multi-purpose SEL1855 zoom lens

DSLR Quality Images
Expert photography is easy
Be pleasantly surprised by the stylish and ultra-compact NEX-C3 that delivers imagery that belies expectations of a camera its size. Be impressed by ultra-sharp DSLR quality images with its Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor and BIONZ™ processor. This large sensor used also in Sony α system DSLR cameras enables truly amazing image quality with less noise in all shooting conditions, including low light.

 

Picture Effect
Images to your liking
Photography is more exciting on your NEX-C3 with Picture Effect. You can choose from a virtually unlimited range of artistic expression with advanced effects like Toy Camera, High Monochrome and Partial Color - a unique effect that lets you capture one particular color in an otherwise black-and-white image.

With Picture Effect, there's no need to manipulate your photos with image-editing software — you can create works of photographic art simply by releasing the shutter — and have the camera save them in JPEG format for you automatically.

 

Photo Creativity Interface
Image settings with ease

Even if you've never used an interchangeable-lens camera before, the NEX-C3's all-new "Photo Creativity" user interface allows you to express your creativity at a touch with instant access to menus for adjustments. Alter colour, brightness on images, or add a Soft Skin Effect or Background Defocus. It's so easy to operate - just use the on-screen tips, and preview how the applied effects will look on images using the LCD monitor, even when multiple effects are applied simultaneously.

 

HD Video Recording
On-the-go movie brilliance
Prolong every precious moment for repeat enjoyment on the NEX-C3. Apply Background Defocus with the camera’s large Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor, while a dedicated ‘movie’ button enables one-touch recording. Also use Picture Effect for Partial Colour and High Contrast Monochrome effects to make unique movies.

 

3D Sweep Panorama
Extra-wide scenic views to enjoy

Be in awe of the beauty of scenery and landscapes on the NEX-C3. Sweep across the scene you want to capture for a panoramic 3D image to be created, with left and right views combined. Then play it back on a compatible 3D television to see the panoramic image just as you remember it live.

  

3” Tilt-able LCD
Hard to reach places more accessible

Photos in awkward spaces can now be captured with ease using the tilt-able LCD screen. Want to capture a low shot from the ground or a high shot above you? Whatever the angle, the NEX-C3’s variable angle screen helps you get those shots and more, while always keeping your images sharp

 

16.2 MP Exmor™ Sensor with BIONZ™ Processor
Enjoy excellent photo quality with this large image sensor that offers great performance, with a responsive BIONZ™ image processor for excellent images.
Noise Reduction and ISO
Take remarkable images in low light with the Exmor™ Sensor and BIONZ™ Processor, and select up to ISO 12800 for beautiful photos without a tripod or flash.
Soft Skin Effect
Detecting up to eight faces, beautiful portraits are ensured with the automatic smoothing of skin blemishes and minor wrinkles, while images always stay sharp.
Background Defocus
Make your subjects stand out from the scene with a blurred background, and use the live preview on the LCD monitor before applying the changes.
iAuto
Ensure beautiful image quality with a mode that automatically analyzes the subject and scene, and determines the exposure needed for it.
Face-Detection Technology
Instantly focus on faces to apply optimum exposure, white balance, flash and more, while Smile Shutter automatically releases the shutter when subjects smile.
Hand-held Twilight
With six frames captured at high speed and combined into one, take exceptionally clear nighttime images with reduced noise without a flash or a tripod.
Anti-Motion Blur
It’s easy to get sharp, high-quality images in low light or telephoto shooting, with six shots taken and digitally combined into a single photo that captures the mood.
Auto HDR
Capturing three frames rapidly and digitally combining them into one image, you can create striking images with a super-realistic range of shadow and highlight detail.
Up to 5.5 Frames Per Second (fps)
Shoot continuously up to 5.5 fps in Speed Priority Continuous mode with the large Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor and responsive BIONZ™ Processor.
Intelligent AF
Get fast and precise auto-focusing with Continuous AF that simultaneously refocuses according to movement, and Single-shot AF that locks on a subject in focus.
Dust Protection
When power is switched off, a built-in anti-dust system enables a vibration that shakes off dust on the sensor to keep it clean, and reduces blemishes on images.

Specifications
System
 
Camera Type Interchangeable lens digital camera
Lens Compatibility Sony E-mount lenses
 
Type APS-C type (23.5x15.6mm), "Exmor" APS HD CMOS sensor with RGB primary color filters
Effective no. of Pixels Approx. 16.2 megapixels
Total no. of Pixels Approx. 16.5 megapixels
Anti-Dust System Charge protection coating on low-pass filter and electro-magnetic vibration
 
Recording Format JPEG (DCF Ver.2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), 3D Still Image: MPO (MPF Extended stereovision) compliant, RAW (Sony ARW 2.2 format)
Image Size (Aspect Ratio 3:2) L: 4912 x 3264 (16M), M: 3568 x 2368 (8.4M), S: 2448 x 1624 (4M)
Image Size (Aspect Ratio 16:9) L: 4912 x 2760 (14M), M: 3568 x 2000 (7.1M), S: 2448 x 1376 (3.4M)
Image Quality Modes RAW, RAW & JPEG, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard
Picture Effects Pop Color, Retro Photo, High-key, High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera, Posterization (Color, B/W), Partial Color (Red, Yellow, Blue, Green)
Creative Style Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W (Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness adjustable in +/-3 steps)
Dynamic Range Off, D-Range Optimizer (Auto, Lv 1-5), Auto HDR (Auto Exposure Diff., Adjustable Exposure Diff.: up to 6EV between 1.0EV to 6EV in 1 EV steps)
Color Space sRGB, Adobe RGB
 
Recording Format MP4
Video Compression MPEG-4 visual, Audio
Audio Recording Format MPEG-4 AAC-LC
Image Size (MP4) 1280 x 720 (29.97fps / average bit rate 9/6Mbps)
Image Size (VGA) 640 x 480 (29.97fps / average bit rate 3Mbps)
 
Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Duo / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
SD Memory Card SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC memory card
 
Long exposure NR On/Off selectable, available of shutter speeds longer than 1 sec.
High ISO NR Auto/Weak selectable, available at ISO 1600 or higher
 
Modes Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, C. temp./Filter (2500- 9900k with 19-step Magenta/Green compensation)
 
Type Contrast-detection AF
Sensitivity Range EV0-20 (ISO100 equivalent, with F2.8 lens attached)
Autofocus mode AF-S (Single-shot AF) / AF-C (Continuous AF) selectable
Focus Area Multi (25 points) / Center / Flexible spot selectable
Other Features Predictive control, Focus lock, Built-in AF illuminator (Distance: approx. 0.3-4.0m with E 16 F2.8 lens, approx. 0.5-3.0m with E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS)
 
Metering System Type 49-zone metering
Sensitivity Range EV0-20 (ISO100 equivalent, with F2.8 lens attached)
Metering Modes Multi / Center / Spot selectable
Exposure Modes Programmed AE (iAUTO, P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M)
Scene Selection Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight
Exposure Compensation +/-2.0EV in 1/3EV steps
Exposure Bracketing 3 continuous exposures, in 0.3 or 0.7EV steps
AE Lock AE is locked with focus lock
ISO Sensitivity AUTO (ISO200-1600）, ISO200 to 12800 selectable (in 1EV steps, Recommended Exposure Index)
 
LCD Monitor Type 7.5cm (3.0-type) wide type TFT, Xtra Fine LCD with TruBlack technology
Total no. of Dots 921,600 dots
Brightness Control Auto / Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2) / Sunny Weather
Field Coverage 100%
Adjustable Angle Up by approx. 80 degrees, down by approx. 45 degrees (from the camera back)
 
Histogram Yes
Real-time Image Adjustment Reflects exposure compensation, white balance, creative style
Face Detection Up to 8 faces detectable automatically
Smile Shutter Selectable from 3 steps
Precision Digital Zoom 1.1x - 10x
Grid Line Yes
MF Assist Yes
Shooting Tips Yes
Help Guide Yes
Type Electronically controlled, vertical traverse, focal-plane type
Shutter Speeds 1/4000 to 30 sec, Bulb
Flash Sync. Speed 1/160 sec.
Shooting Modes Single-shot, Continuous shooting, Speed-priority continuous shooting, Self-timer
Self-Timer 10/2 sec delay selectable, Cont.: with 10 sec delay, 3/5 exposures selectable
Continuous Shooting (Approx.) Continuous mode: max. 2.5 fps, Speed-priority continuous mode: max 5.5 fps *1
No. of Frame Recordable (Approx.) Fine: 14, Standard: 18, RAW: 6, RAW & JPEG: 6 *2
Single Yes (with or without shooting information, RGB histogram & highlight/shadow warning)
6/12-frame Index View Yes
Enlarged Display Mode L: 14x, M: 11x, S: 7.3x, Panorama Standard: 24x, Panorama wide: 34x
Image Orientation Yes
Slideshow Yes
PC Interface USB2.0 Hi-speed (Mass-storage, PTP)
HD Output HDMI mini connector (Type-C), BRAVIA Sync (link menu), PhotoTV HD
Compatible OS (USB Connection) Windows(R) XP*3 SP3, Windows Vista(R) SP2, Windows 7, Mac OS X (v10.3-v10.6)
Microphone Built-in stereo microphone or ECM-SST1*4 attachable to Smart Accessory Terminal
Speaker Built-in, monaural, Volume settings in 8 steps between 0 and 7
Type External flash (supplied), attachable to Smart Accessory Terminal
Guide No. 7 (in meters at ISO100) *5
Flash Coverage 16mm (focal length printed on lens body)
Control P-TTL metering
Flash Compensation +/- 2EV in 1/3 EV steps
Flash Modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Red-eye Reduction On/Off selectable for Autoflash and fill-flash mode
Recycling Time Approx. 4 sec.
Compatible Standards Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting
Battery One rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50
Battery Performance Approx. 400 images (CIPA standard)
External Power Battery charger BC-VW1(supplied), AC Adaptor AC-PW20AM (Sold separately)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 109.6 x 60.0 x 33.0mm (without protrusions)
Weight (Body Only) Approx. 225g
Weight (With Battery & Memory Stick PRO Duo) Approx. 283g
Range 0-40°C / 32 deg. F to 104 deg. F