4-469-858-12(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Preparing the camera Mastering the basic operation Using the recording functions Instruction Manual E-mount Checking the functions available Viewing images on a computer Others ILCE-3000
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Table of contents Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items .............................................. 8 Identifying parts .................................................................. 9 Charging the battery pack ............................................... 13 Attaching/removing the lens ............................................. 18 Inserting a memory card (sold separately) ...................... 20 Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter adjustment) .................
Viewing images on a computer What you can do with software......................................... 60 Installing the software ....................................................... 62 Others Checking the number of recordable images.................... List of icons on the LCD screen........................................ Learning more about the camera (α Handbook).............. Troubleshooting ................................................................ Precautions ..................................
Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items The number in parentheses indicates the quantity. • Camera (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50 (1) Preparing the camera • Micro USB cable (1) • • • • E18 – 55 mm zoom lens (1) (attached to the camera) Front lens cap (1) (attached to the lens) Lens hood (1) Shoulder strap (1) • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) * An AC adaptor is not supplied with this camera.
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details on operation for the parts. F Hook for shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap to prevent damage caused by dropping the camera. Preparing the camera When the lens is removed G Lens release button (19) H Lens (18) I Mount J Image sensor2) K Lens contacts2) 1) 2) Do not cover this part during movie recording. Do not touch this part directly.
2) Accessories for the Auto-lock Accessory Shoe can also be attached using the Shoe Adaptor (sold separately). Preparing the camera A Multi Interface Shoe1)2) B FINDER/LCD button (22) • You can switch between the LCD screen and the viewfinder display. (In playback mode, only the LCD screen is available.
B Tripod socket hole • 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 using screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. Preparing the camera C Speaker D Battery cover (13) E Battery compartment (13) F Lock lever (13, 17) A Connection plate cover Use this when using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately).
x Lens See page 85 on the specifications of the lens. E 18 – 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS Preparing the camera A B C D E F G 1) GB 12 Hood index Focusing ring Zooming ring Focal-length scale Focal-length index Lens contacts1) Mounting index Do not touch this part directly.
Charging the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP-FW50 “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (supplied). The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack can be charged even when it has not been fully depleted. The battery pack can also be used when it has not been fully charged. The charged battery pack is discharged little by little, even when you do not use it. To avoid missing an opportunity to shoot, charge the battery pack again before you shoot. Set the power switch to OFF.
Preparing the camera 4 Close the cover. 5 Connect the camera to a computer, using the micro USB cable (supplied). The charge lamp lights orange, and charging starts. • Set the power switch to OFF while charging the battery. If the power switch is set to ON, the camera cannot charge the battery. • When the charge lamp flashes, remove and re-insert the battery pack.
Notes Preparing the camera • If the charge lamp on the camera flashes while you are charging a battery pack, this indicates that charging is temporarily stopped because the temperature is outside the recommended range. When the temperature gets back within the appropriate range, the charging resumes. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 ºF and 86 ºF).
x Charging time The charging time is approximately 290 minutes. • You can charge the battery pack more quickly using the AC Adaptor AC-UD10 (sold separately) or AC-UD11 (sold separately). • The AC Adaptor AC-UD11 (sold separately) may not be available in some countries/regions. Notes Preparing the camera • The above charging time applies when charging a fully depleted battery pack (supplied) at a temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). Charging time may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances.
x Removing the battery pack Turn off the camera, make sure that the access lamp is not lit, slide the lock lever in the direction of the arrow, and pull out the battery pack. Be careful not to drop the battery pack. Preparing the camera Lock lever Access lamp Notes • When the access lamp is lit, do not remove the battery pack. The data may be corrupted.
Attaching/removing the lens Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before you attach or remove the lens. 1 If the cap or the packaging lid is attached, remove it from the camera or the lens. Preparing the camera • Quickly change the lens somewhere away from dusty locations so as to prevent dust or debris from entering the camera. 2 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.
x Removing the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. Preparing the camera Lens release button Notes • If dust or debris gets inside the camera while you are changing the lens and adheres to the surface of the image sensor (the part that converts the light source to a digital signal), it may appear as dark spots on the image, depending on the shooting environment.
Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Preparing the camera 1 Open the cover. 2 Insert a memory card. • Insert the memory card until it clicks as illustrated. Check on the direction of the notched corner. 3 GB 20 Close the cover.
x Memory cards that you can use You can use following types of memory cards with this camera. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all types of the memory cards.
Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter adjustment) Adjust the viewfinder so that you can see the screen display clearly. Preparing the camera GB 22 1 Press the FINDER/LCD button to switch the screen display to the viewfinder. 2 Turn the diopter-adjustment dial.
Turning on the camera and setting the clock When you turn on the camera for the first time, the screen to set date and time appears. 1 Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera. 2 Press the center of the control wheel. 3 Select your area by pressing the left or right of the control wheel and press the center. Preparing the camera The screen to set date and time appears. • To turn off the camera, set the power switch to OFF.
4 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. Preparing the camera Daylight Svg.: Turns on or off the daylight saving time setting. Date Format: Selects the format to display date. • Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM. 5 Repeat step 4 to set other items, and then press the center of the control wheel. Notes • You cannot superimpose the date on images on this camera.
Mastering the basic operation Shooting still images In (Intelligent Auto) mode, the camera analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings. Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto). 2 Point the camera to the subject. When the camera recognizes the scene, the Scene Recognition icon and guide appear on the LCD screen: (Night Scene), (Tripod Night Scene), (Night Portrait), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro), (Spotlight), (Low Brightness), or (Baby).
4 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. When the focus is confirmed, a beep sounds and z indicator lights up. Focus indicator 5 Mastering the basic operation GB 26 Press the shutter button fully down. When shooting faces, close-up (macro) subjects, or subjects tracked by [Tracking Focus], the camera analyzes the scene and automatically trims the captured image into a suitable composition. Both the original and the trimmed images are saved.
Recording movies 1 Point the camera to the subject. 2 Press the MOVIE button to start recording. • Focus and brightness are adjusted automatically. • You can focus quickly by pressing the shutter button down halfway while recording. Mastering the basic operation MOVIE button 3 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.
Playing back images 1 Press the button. (Playback) (Playback) button The last recorded image is displayed on the LCD screen. • Press the center of the control wheel to enlarge the displayed image. Mastering the basic operation x Selecting the image Turn the control wheel and select the image. When playing back images as an image index, a single-image screen can be displayed by turning the control wheel to select an image and pressing the center of the control wheel.
During movie playback Control wheel operation Pause/resume Press the center. Fast-forward Press the right, or turn the control wheel clockwise. Fast-rewind Press the left, or turn the control wheel counterclockwise. Forward slow playback Turn clockwise during pause. Reverse slow playback* Turn counterclockwise during pause. Adjust sound volume Press the bottom, then press top/bottom. * The movie is played back frame-by-frame.
Deleting images You can delete the image that is currently displayed. Mastering the basic operation 1 Press 2 Press the center of the control wheel. • Select (Delete). to quit the operation. z Deleting several images Select MENU t [Playback] t [Delete] to select and delete several images at the same time.
Operating the camera The control wheel and soft keys allow you to use various functions of the camera. x Control wheel Mastering the basic operation When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Exposure Comp.), (Drive Mode) and ISO (ISO) functions are assigned to the control wheel. When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to the control wheel.
x Soft keys The soft keys have different roles, depending on the purpose. The assigned role (function) of each soft key is shown on the screen. To use the function shown at the upper right corner of the screen, press soft key A. To use the function shown at the lower right corner of the screen, press soft key B. To use the function shown at the center, press the center of the control wheel (soft key C). In this manual, the soft keys are indicated by the icon or the function shown on the screen.
Using the guide function of the camera The camera provides various “Help Guides” which explain the functions, and “Shooting tips” which introduce tips for better shooting. Use these guides to make better use of the camera. x Help Guides The camera displays the Help Guides to explain the selected function, when you change the setting, etc. You can hide the Help Guides by selecting MENU t [Setup] t [Help Guide Display] t [Off].
Using the recording functions Zooming With the [Zoom] feature of the camera, you can increase the magnification to a scale greater than that of the optical zoom scale of the lens. When using a lens with a power zoom, use the optical zoom of the lens and then the camera shifts automatically to the [Zoom] feature of the camera. When using a lens that is not equipped with a power zoom, follow the instruction below after magnifying using the optical zoom. 1 Select MENU t [Camera] t [Zoom] t desired value.
Setting the function using [Photo Creativity] You can operate the camera intuitively using [Photo Creativity], since the [Photo Creativity] screen is designed for more intuitive operations than a normal screen. You can shoot a subject with easy operations and obtain creative photos easily. Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto) or (Superior Auto). 2 Press the bottom of the control wheel. Using the recording functions 1 The [Photo Creativity] screen appears.
Notes • [Photo Creativity] is only available when an E-mount lens is mounted. • [Photo Creativity] is only available when [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto] is selected. x Defocusing the background easily (Background Defocus Control) 1 Select 2 Defocus the background by turning the control wheel. (Bkground Defocus) (page 35). : You can focus on both the subject and the background. : You can defocus the background. • Select AUTO to restore the original status.
x Picture Effect 1 Select 2 Select the desired effect by turning the control wheel. (Picture Effect) (page 35). Using the recording functions (Off): Disables the [Picture Effect] function. (Toy Camera): Creates the look of a Toy Camera photo with shaded corners and pronounced colors. (Pop Color): Creates a vivid look by emphasizing color tones. (Posterization: Color): Creates a high contrast, abstract look by heavily emphasizing primary colors.
Adjusting the brightness of still images (Exposure compensation) You can adjust the exposure in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –3.0 EV to +3.0 EV. 1 Press (Exposure Comp.) on the control wheel. • When you select [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto], the [Photo Creativity] screen appears. 2 Turn the control wheel to select the desired value, and press the center. • When the image is too bright, set [Exposure Comp.] toward –. • When the image is too dark, set [Exposure Comp.] toward +.
z Shooting continuously using the self-timer Select (Self-timer(Cont)) from continuous recording after 10 seconds. (Drive Mode). The camera starts Shooting still images continuously The camera records images continuously as long as you continue to press the shutter button. Press (Drive Mode) on the control wheel. 2 Turn the control wheel to select press the center. Using the recording functions 1 (Cont. Shooting), and z Shooting continuously at a higher speed Select (Spd Priority Cont.
Changing the screen display (DISP) 1 Press DISP (Display Contents) on the control wheel. 2 Press DISP repeatedly to select the desired mode. During shooting Graphic Display: Shows basic shooting information. Graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value, except for when [Shoot Mode] is set to [Sweep Panorama]. Display All Info.: Shows recording information. Big Font Size Disp.: Shows only major items in a larger size. No Disp. Info.: Does not show recording information.
Changing the ISO sensitivity 1 Press ISO (ISO) on the control wheel. 2 Turn the control wheel to select the desired setting value, and press the center of the control wheel. Using the recording functions ISO AUTO: The camera sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. (ISO 100-ISO 3200) ISO 100-ISO 16000: When shooting moving subjects or in dark locations, you can decrease subject blur by increasing the ISO sensitivity.
Shooting with various shooting modes 1 Select the shooting mode by turning the mode dial. (Intelligent Auto): The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings. SCN (Scene Selection): Shoots with preset settings according to the subject or condition. (Sweep Panorama): Shoots with panoramic size. M (Manual Exposure): Adjusts the aperture and shutter speed. S (Shutter Priority): Adjusts the shutter speed to express the movement of the subject.
x Scene Selection 1 Select SCN (Scene Selection) (page 42). 2 Turn the control wheel to select the desired mode, and press the center. Using the recording functions (Portrait): Blurs away backgrounds and sharpens the subject. Accentuate skin tones softly. (Landscape): Shoots the entire range of scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors. (Macro): Shoots close-ups of the subjects such as flowers, insects, food, or small items.
x Sweep Panorama While you pan the camera, the camera shoots several images and composes them into one panoramic image. 1 Set the shooting mode to (page 42). 2 Point the camera at the subject for which you want to set the brightness and focus, and then press the shutter button halfway down. (Sweep Panorama) This part will not be taken. 3 Keep the shutter button pressed halfway down and point the camera at the edge of the subject, and then press the shutter button fully down.
z Playing back scrolling panoramic images You can scroll panoramic images from the beginning to the end by pressing the center of the control wheel while panoramic images are being displayed. Press the center of the control wheel again to pause. • Panoramic images shot with other cameras may not be displayed or scrolled correctly. This indicator shows the displayed area of the whole panoramic image.
x Aperture Priority You can shoot by adjusting the aperture and changing the focus range, or background defocusing. 1 Select A (Aperture Priority) (page 42). 2 Turn the control wheel to select the desired value. • You can record a movie with a value adjusted with [Aperture Priority]. x Program Auto/Superior Auto In [Superior Auto] mode, the camera shoots with higher quality than [Intelligent Auto] mode. The camera performs composite shooting as necessary.
Selecting the flash mode 1 When you want to fire the flash, press the (flash popup) button to pop up the flash. • When you do not intend to use the flash, push it back in place with your finger. (Flash pop-up) button Select MENU t [Camera] t [Flash Mode]. 3 Turn the control wheel to select the desired mode, and press the center. Using the recording functions 2 (Flash Off): Does not fire even if the flash is raised. (Autoflash): Fires in dark environments or when shooting towards bright light.
The flash range (approx.) The range of the flash depends on the ISO sensitivity and aperture value. ISO 100 ISO 3200 GB 48 F2.8 F3.5 F5.6 1 m – 1.5 m (3.3 feet – 4.9 feet) 1 m – 1.2 m (3.3 feet – 3.9 feet) – 4 m – 8.5 m 3.2 m – 6.8 m 2 m – 4.2 m (13.3 feet – 27.8 feet) (10.6 feet – 22.3 feet) (6.6 feet – 13.
Selecting the image size/record setting The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take an image. The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded. In the case of movies, the larger the bit-rate, the higher the image quality. 1 Select MENU t [Image Size] t [Image Size]. For movie recording, select MENU t [Image Size] t [Record Setting].
Checking the functions available Menu list When you press MENU, the menu items [Camera], [Image Size], [Brightness/ Color], [Playback] and [Setup] appear on the screen. You can set various functions in each item. Items that cannot be set in the context are displayed in gray. x Camera Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. GB 50 Drive Mode Selects the drive mode, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket shooting. (Single Shooting/Cont.
Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. (Off/On) Auto Object Framing When shooting faces, close-up (macro) subjects, or subjects tracked by [Tracking Focus], the camera analyzes the scene and automatically trims the captured image into a suitable composition. When you select [Off], the camera saves only the original image. (Off/Auto) Soft Skin Effect Shoots the skin smoothly in [Face Detection] function.
Panorama Image Size Selects the image size when shooting panoramic images. (Standard/Wide) Panorama Direction Selects the direction to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. (Right/Left/Up/Down) Movie File Format Selects AVCHD or MP4. Record Setting Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality of movies.
Picture Effect Shoots with the desired effects to express a unique atmosphere. (Off/Toy Camera/Pop Color/Posterization/Retro Photo/Soft High-key/Partial Color/High Contrast Mono./Soft Focus/HDR Painting/Rich-tone Mono./ Miniature) Creative Style Selects the image processing method. (Standard/Vivid/Portrait/Landscape/Sunset/Black & White) x Playback Allows you to set playback functions. Deletes images. (Multiple Img.
x Setup Allows you to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Shooting Settings GB 54 AEL w/ shutter Sets whether or not to fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down. (On/Off) AF Illuminator Sets the AF illuminator to assist auto-focusing in dim places. (Auto/Off) Red Eye Reduction Provides pre-flash before shooting when using the flash, to prevent eyes from being shot in red.
Sets the length of time the image will be shown in an enlarged form. (No Limit/5 Sec/2 Sec) Color Space Changes the range of color reproduction. (sRGB/AdobeRGB) SteadyShot Sets camera-shake compensation. (On/Off) Release w/o Lens Sets whether or not to release the shutter when there is no lens. (Enable/Disable) High ISO NR Sets the noise reduction processing for high ISO sensitivity shootings. (Normal/Low) Lens Comp.: Shading Compensates for the shaded corners of the screen. (Auto/Off) Lens Comp.
Main Settings Menu start Selects a first-displayed menu from the top menu or the last menu screen. (Top/Previous) MOVIE Button Sets whether or not to activate the MOVIE button. (On/Off) Custom Key Settings Assigns functions to the soft keys or the right side of the control wheel. (Soft key B Setting/Right Key Setting/Custom) Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. (On/Off) Language GB 56 Selects the language used on the screen. Date/Time Setup Sets the date and time.
USB LUN Setting Enhances compatibility by limiting the functions of USB connection. Normally, use [Multi], and if you cannot make a connection, set it to [Single]. (Multi/Single) Version Displays the camera and lens versions. Demo Mode Sets whether or not to display the demonstration with movies. (On/Off) Initialize Resets the camera to the default settings. (Reset Default/Factory Reset) Memory Card Tool Formats the memory card.
Functions available for each shooting mode The functions you can use depend on the selected shooting mode. In the table below, indicates the function is available, and a – indicates the function is not available. The functions you cannot use are displayed in gray on the screen. Shoot Mode (Intelligent Auto) SCN (Scene Selection) Exposure Comp. Self-timer Cont.
Flash modes available The flash modes you can select depend on the shooting mode and functions selected. In the table below, indicates the function is available, and a – indicates the function is not available. The flash modes you cannot select are displayed in gray on the screen.
Viewing images on a computer What you can do with software To utilize images recorded with the camera, use the following software: • “PlayMemories Home” (Windows only) You can import still images or movies recorded with the camera to your computer so that you can view them, and use various convenient features to enhance the images you have shot. “PlayMemories Home” is required when importing AVCHD movies to your computer.
Notes • An Internet connection is required to install “PlayMemories Home.” • An Internet connection is required to use “PlayMemories Online” or other network services. “PlayMemories Online” or other network services may not be available in some countries or regions. • “PlayMemories Home” is not compatible with Macs. Use the applications that are installed on your Mac. For details, visit the following URL: http://www.sony.co.
Installing the software x Installing “PlayMemories Home” • If the software “PMB (Picture Motion Browser),” supplied with models released before 2011, has already been installed on your computer, “PlayMemories Home” will overwrite it and will be installed. Although some “PlayMemories Home” functions differ from those of “PMB,” use “PlayMemories Home.” 1 Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the following URL, then click [Install] t [Run]. www.sony.
x Viewing “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” For details on how to use “PlayMemories Home,” refer to the “PlayMemories Home Help Guide.” 1 Double-click the [PlayMemories Home Help Guide] icon on the desktop.
x Viewing “Image Data Converter Guide” For details on how to use “Image Data Converter,” refer to the “Image Data Converter Guide.” 1 For Windows: [Start] t [All Programs] t [Image Data Converter] t [Help]t [Image Data Converter Ver.4] For Mac: Finder t [Applications] t [Image Data Converter] t [Image Data Converter Ver.4] t “Help” in the menu bar t “Image Data Converter Guide” • For Windows 8, start “Image Data Converter Ver.4” t “Help” in the menu bar t “Image Data Converter Guide.
Others Checking the number of recordable images Once you insert a memory card into the camera and set the power switch to ON, the number of images that can be recorded (should you continue to shoot using the current settings) is displayed on the LCD screen. Notes • When “0” (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, the memory card is full. Replace the memory card with another one, or delete images in the current memory card (page 30).
Movies The following table shows the approximate recording times available. These are the total times for all movie files.
x Continuous movie recording The values below are the time from when the camera starts recording until the camera stops recording. The continuous recording time for movies depends on the ambient temperature or camera usage status before recording movies. Ambient temperature 20 °C (68 °F) 30 °C (86 °F) 40 °C (104 °F) Continuous recording time for movies Approx. 29 minutes Approx. 29 minutes Approx.
• The movie recordable time is based on the CIPA standard under the following conditions. – Movie quality: AVCHD FH – “Actual shooting (movies)”: Indicates the approximate shooting time as a guideline when you repeatedly perform shooting, zooming, standby for shooting, and turning on and off the camera. – “Continuous shooting (movies)”: When continuous shooting ends because of set limits (29 minutes), press the MOVIE button again to continue shooting. No other operations such as zoom are performed.
List of icons on the LCD screen Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the control wheel. Shooting standby A Display Indication Shoot Mode PASM Scene Selection Graphic display Scene Recognition icon Movie recording Others Memory card/ Upload 100 Number of recordable still images 123Min Recordable time of movies Playback Aspect ratio of still images 20M 17M 10M Image size of still 8.4M 5.0M 4.
Display Indication RAW+J FINE STD Image quality of still images 60i/50i Recording mode of movies 60i/50i Display View mode (Still/ Movie Select) 101-0012 24p/25p Indication Digital Zoom 24p/25p Playback folder – File number Protect Print order 100% Remaining battery B Flash charge in progress Display Indication Soft keys AF illuminator Live view Does not record sound during movie recording C Display Flash Mode/Red Eye Reduction Wind noise reduction is activated SteadyShot/ SteadyShot w
Display Indication Face Detection White Balance AWB 7500K A7 G7 D Display Indication z Focus status 1/125 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value ±0.0 Metered manual ±0.
Learning more about the camera (α Handbook) The “α Handbook” can be downloaded from the Internet. Refer to the “α Handbook” for in-depth instructions on the many camera functions. 1 Access the Sony support page. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/ 2 Select your country or region. 3 Search for the model name of your camera within the support page. • Check the model name on the bottom of your camera.
Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 73 to 77. Also refer to “α Handbook” (PDF). 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, reinsert the battery pack, and then turn on the power. 3 Reset the settings (page 57). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed.
The power turns off suddenly. • When the camera or battery pack is too hot, the camera displays a warning message and turns off automatically to protect the camera. • If you do not operate the camera for given period of time, the camera turns to power saving mode. To cancel the power save, operate the camera by means such as pressing the shutter button halfway down. The charge lamp on the camera flashes when charging the battery pack. • You can only use an NP-FW50 battery pack.
Shooting images Nothing is displayed on the LCD screen when the power is turned on. • If you do not operate the camera for given period of time, the camera turns to power saving mode. To cancel the power save, operate the camera, such as pressing the shutter button halfway down. • The screen display is set to the viewfinder. Press the FINDER/LCD button to switch the display to the LCD screen. The shutter does not release.
The flash takes too long to recharge. • The flash has been fired in succession in a short period. When the flash has been fired in succession, the recharging process may take longer than usual to avoid overheating of the flash. The image taken with the flash is too dark. • If the subject is beyond the flash range (the distance that the flash can reach), the pictures will be dark because the flash light does not reach the subject. If the ISO is changed, the flash range also changes with it (page 48).
The image is blurred. • The picture was taken in a dark location without the flash, resulting in camera-shake. The use of a tripod or the flash is recommended (page 47). [Hand-held Twilight] and [Anti Motion Blur] in [Scene Selection] (page 43) are also effective in reducing blur. The exposure value is flashing on the LCD screen or the viewfinder. • The subject is too bright or too dark for the metering range of the camera. Viewing images Images cannot be played back.
Precautions On the functions available with the camera On the LCD screen and lens Your camera is 1080 60i-compatible or 1080 50i-compatible. To check whether the camera is 1080 60i-compatible or 1080 50i-compatible, check for the following marks on the bottom of the camera. 1080 60i-compatible camera: 60i 1080 50i-compatible camera: 50i • The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99 % of the pixels are operational for effective use.
On using the lenses and accessories It is recommended that you use Sony lenses/accessories designed to suit the characteristics of this camera. Using the products of other manufacturers may cause the camera not to operate to its capability, or result in accidents and malfunctions of the camera. Do not use/store the camera in the following places The surface of the LCD screen has a coating that may peel off if scratched. Please note the following points for handling and care.
On moisture condensation If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the camera. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera. How to prevent moisture condensation When bringing the camera from a cold place to a warm place, seal the camera in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to conditions at the new location over about an hour.
On recording/playback • Do not use the camera near a place that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. The camera may not be able to record or play back properly. • Using the camera in sandy or dusty place may cause malfunctions. • If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before using the camera (page 80). • Do not shake or strike the camera. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record images, this may render the memory card unusable, or cause image data breakdown, damage or loss.
Notes on playing movies on other devices The pictures used in this manual • This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 High Profile for AVCHD format recording. Movies recorded in AVCHD format with this camera cannot be played by the following devices. – Other devices compatible with AVCHD format that does not support High Profile – Devices incompatible with the AVCHD format • This camera also uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile for MP4 format recording.
Specifications Camera [Shutter] [System] Type: Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type Speed range: Still images: 1/4 000 second to 30 seconds, BULB Movies: 1/4 000 second to 1/4 second (1/3 EV step), 1080 60i-compatible device up to 1/30 second in AUTO mode 1080 50i-compatible device up to 1/25 second in AUTO mode Flash sync speed: 1/160 second Camera type: Interchangeable lens digital camera Lens: E-mount lens [Image sensor] Image sensor: APS-C format (23.2 mm × 15.
[Input/output terminals] Multi/Micro USB Terminal*: USB communication * Supports Micro USB compatible device. [Power] Battery type: Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50 [Power consumption] When using an E 18-55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens When using the viewfinder: Approx. 2.0 W When using an LCD screen: Approx. 1.9 W [Others] Exif Print: Compatible PRINT Image Matching III: Compatible DPOF: Compatible Dimensions (CIPA compliant) (Approx.): 128.0 mm × 90.9 mm × 84.
Lens Lens E18 – 55 mm zoom lens Equivalent 35 mm-format focal length1) (mm) Lens groups–elements Angle of view 1) Minimum focus2) (m (feet)) Maximum magnification (×) Minimum aperture Filter diameter (mm) Dimensions (max. diameter × height) (Approx. mm (in.)) 27 – 82.5 9 – 11 76° – 29° 0.25 (0.82) 0.3 f/22 – f/32 49 62.0 × 60.0 (2 1/2 × 2 3/8) Mass (Approx. g (oz.)) 194 (6.
Trademarks GB 86 • The following are trademarks of Sony Corporation. , “Memory Stick,” , “Memory Stick PRO,” , “Memory Stick Duo,” , “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” , “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,” , “Memory Stick XC-HG Duo,” , “Memory Stick Micro,” , “MagicGate,” , “InfoLITHIUM” • Blu-ray Disc™ and Blu-ray™ are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. • “AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Index A AEL w/ shutter............................. 54 AF Illuminator ............................. 54 AF Micro Adj. ............................. 55 AF/MF Select............................... 50 Anti Motion Blur ......................... 43 Aperture Priority .......................... 46 Area Setting ................................. 56 Aspect Ratio................................. 51 Auto Object Framing ................... 51 Auto Review ................................ 54 Autofocus Area ................
L Landscape .................................... 43 Language...................................... 56 LCD Brightness ........................... 56 LCD Display (DISP).................... 51 Lens.............................................. 18 Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber.............. 55 Lens Comp.: Distortion ............... 55 Lens Comp.: Shading................... 55 Live View Display ....................... 54 M Mac .............................................. 63 Macro ....................................
T Tracking Focus ............................ 50 U USB Connection .......................... 56 USB LUN Setting ........................ 57 V Version......................................... 57 View mode................................... 53 Viewfinder Bright. ....................... 56 Volume Settings........................... 53 W White Balance.............................. 52 Wide Image.................................. 56 Wind Noise Reduct...................... 55 Windows ...........................
GB 90
Others GB 91
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