Sony NEX-3 Tips for Beginners

On this page you'll find some helpful tips, advice, recommendations and compatability info for the Sony NEX-3.

Sony NEX-3 In Stock Availability

Check this post for the latest Sony NEX-3 In Stock availability updates.

Updated October 1, 2010…

Sony NEX-3 (with 16mm Lens) In Stock Tracker

Sony NEX-3 (with 18-55mm Lens) In Stock Tracker

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Sony NEX-3 Manual

Howdy friends! In this post you’ll find a couple quick links for the Sony NEX-3 handbook and instruction manual. The handbook gives you detailed instructions on the different features and shooting modes found on the NEX-3. The instruction manual gives you a basic outline for setting up and using the NEX-3.

You can download the official Sony NEX-3 instruction manual by clicking here (this PDF manual is provided by Sony).


You can download the official Sony NEX-3 handbook by clicking here (this PDF handbook is provided by Sony).

If you’d rather download the manual or handbook from Sony’s official website, just go to the NEX-3 support page located here: http://esupport.sony.com

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Sony NEX-3 Specs

Here are some specs and quick links for the Sony NEX-3

  • 14 Megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor
  • 3-inch articulating LCD display with 921,000 pixels
  • 25-point contrast detect AF
  • Burst mode: 7 frames/second
  • HD video recording at 1280 x 720 (30 fps) with stereo sound
  • HDMI output
  • Memory Stick Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slots
  • Uses NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery (330 shots per charge)
  • Polycarbonate body comes in silver, black, and red
  • Uses new Sony E-mount lenses
  • Backward compatible with classic Alpha-mount lenses via optional LA-EA1 adapter (manual focus only)
  • Full time live view
  • Face and smile detection
  • RAW image format
  • ISO range of 200 – 12,800
  • Supports external flash
  • Sweep panorama mode allows you to pan the camera from side-to-side to capture panoramic photos
  • Auto HDR mode combines three photos into one for better dynamic range
  • Handheld twilight and anti-motion blur combines six photos into one for blur-free photos
  • Dedicated movie recording button
  • $550 for the NEX-3 and 16mm lens
  • $600 for the NEX-3 and 18-55mm lens

To see the full list of Sony NEX-3 specifications, click here to visit the Official NEX-3 site at SonyStyle.com

Sony NEX-3 Sample Photos

You can see some sample images taken with the NEX-3 at dpreview.com by clicking here.

Sony NEX-3 Product Views

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NEX-3 Guide: Resources

Here are some helpful NEX-3 resources and links that you may find useful...
Tips: Sony NEX-3 Tips
Manual: Canon Rebel T2i Manual
Sony's Official NEX-3 Page: sony.com
DPReview T2i Review: www.dpreview.com