4-543-701-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual E-mount “Help Guide” (Web manual) Refer to “Help Guide” for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. http://rd1.sony.
English Learning more about the camera (“Help Guide”) “Help Guide” is an on-line manual. You can read the “Help Guide” on your computer or smartphone. Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. URL: http://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1430/h_zz/ Viewing the Guide This camera is equipped with a built-in instruction guide. MENU (In-Camera Guide) In-Camera Guide The camera displays explanations for MENU items and the setting values. 1 Press the MENU button.
Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. ILCE-5100 Serial No. _____________________________ Model No. AC-UB10C/AC-UB10D Serial No. _____________________________ WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
• • • • Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children. Keep the battery pack dry. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony. Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions. [ AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the apparatus.
For Customers in the U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. [ Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: ILCE-5100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules.
For Customers in Canada This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
[ Disposal of waste batteries and electrical and electronic equipment (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product, the battery or on the packaging indicates that the product and the battery shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.
Table of contents Preparing the camera – – – – – – – Step 1 P. 9 Step 2 P. 21 Step 3 P. 22 Step 4 P. 23 Checking the supplied items Identifying parts Inserting the battery pack Charging the battery pack Attaching/removing the lens Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Setting the clock Basic operation – Shooting still images/movies Playback function – Viewing images Recording function – Introduction of other functions Importing images to the computer P.
Checking the supplied items First check the model name of your camera (page 8). The accessories supplied differ depending on the model. The number in parentheses indicates the quantity. x Supplied with all models • Camera (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (not supplied in the U.S.A. and Canada) • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) • Wi-Fi Connection/One-touch (NFC) Guide This guide explains the functions that require a Wi-Fi connection.
Identifying parts I J K L M N 1) 2) When the lens is removed Microphone1) Lens Lens release button Mount Image sensor2) Lens contacts2) Do not cover this part during movie recording. Do not touch this part directly. A Shutter button B ON/OFF (Power) switch C Hook for shoulder strap D (N Mark) • Touch the mark when you connect the camera to a smartphone equipped with the NFC function. • NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of the short-range wireless communication technology.
C Multi/Micro USB Terminal cover D Memory card/terminal cover E Access lamp F Wi-Fi sensor (built-in) G MOVIE (Movie) button H MENU button I Control wheel J (In-Camera Guide) / (Delete) button K (Playback) button L Multi/Micro USB Terminal* • Supports Micro USB compatible device. M Charge lamp N Memory card slot O HDMI micro jack * For details on compatible accessories for the Multi/Micro USB Terminal, visit the Sony website, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
x Lens See page 39 on the specifications of the lenses. E55 – 210 mm F4.5 – 6.3 OSS (supplied with ILCE-5100Y) E PZ 16 – 50 mm F3.5 – 5.6 OSS (supplied with ILCE-5100L/ILCE-5100Y) A B C D 1) Zooming/Focusing ring Zooming lever Mounting index Lens contacts1) Do not touch this part directly. A B C D E F 1) GB 12 Focusing ring Zooming ring Focal-length scale Focal-length index Lens contacts1) Mounting index Do not touch this part directly.
Inserting the battery pack Battery eject lever 1 Open the cover. the battery pack. 2 Insert • While pressing the battery eject lever, insert the battery pack as illustrated. Make sure that the battery eject lever locks after insertion. • Closing the cover with the battery inserted incorrectly may damage the camera.
Charging the battery pack For customers in the USA and Canada Power cord (Mains lead) For customers in countries/ regions other than the USA and Canada Charge lamp Lit: Charging Off: Charging finished Flashing: Charging error or charging paused temporarily because the camera is not within the proper temperature range the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied), 1 Connect using the micro USB cable (supplied). the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket).
• The battery pack may not be effectively charged if the terminal section of the battery is dirty. In this case, wipe any dust off lightly using a soft cloth or a cotton swab to clean the terminal section of the battery. • Connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket). If malfunctions occur while using the AC Adaptor, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately to disconnect from the power source.
x Battery life and number of images that can be recorded and played back Battery life Number of images Shooting (still images) Approx. 200 min. Approx. 400 images Typical movie shooting Approx. 75 min. — Continuous movie shooting Approx. 110 min. — Viewing (still images) Approx. 340 min. Approx. 6800 images Notes • The above number of images applies when the battery pack is fully charged. The number of images may decrease depending on the conditions of use.
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. • Quickly change the lens somewhere away from dusty locations to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camera. 2 Mount the lens by aligning the white index marks on the lens and the camera. • Hold the camera facing down to prevent dust from entering into the camera.
x Removing the lens Lens release button 1 Press the lens release button all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. 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) Ensure the notched corner faces correctly. 1 Open the memory card/terminal cover. the memory card (sold separately). 2 Insert • With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. 3 Close the memory card/terminal cover.
x To remove the memory card/battery pack Memory card: Push the memory card in once to eject the memory card. Battery pack: Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not to drop the battery pack. Notes • Never remove the memory card/battery pack when the access lamp (page 11) is lit. This may cause damage to data in the memory card. Setting the clock ON/OFF (Power) Control wheel Select items: v/V/b/B/ / Set: z the ON/OFF (Power) switch to ON.
Shooting still images/movies Shutter button W/T (zoom) lever W: zoom out T: zoom in MOVIE Shooting still images the shutter button halfway down to focus. 1 Press When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the z or indicator lights. 2 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image. Shooting movies the MOVIE (Movie) button to start recording. 1 Press • Use the W/T (zoom) lever to change the zoom ratio. 2 Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording.
Viewing images W: zoom out T: zoom in Control wheel (Playback) (Delete) 1 Press the Select images: B (next)/b (previous) or turn the control wheel Set: z (Playback) button. x Selecting next/previous image Select an image by pressing B (next)/b (previous) on the control wheel or by turning the control wheel. Press z in the center of the control wheel to view movies. x Deleting an image 1 Press the (Delete) button. 2 Select [Delete] with v on the control wheel, then press z.
Introduction of other functions Other functions can be operated using the control wheel, MENU button, etc. MENU Touch panel Control wheel x Control wheel DISP (Display Contents): Allows you to change the screen display. ISO (ISO): Allows you to set the sensitivity based on the brightness. (Exposure Comp.): Allows you to compensate the exposure and brightness for the entire image. (Photo Creativity): Allows you to operate the camera intuitively and shoot creative images easily.
Quality Sets the image quality for still images. Panorama: Size Selects the size of panoramic images. Panorama: Direction Sets the shooting direction for panoramic images. File Format Selects the movie file format. Record Setting Selects the size of the recorded movie frame. Dual Video REC Sets whether to simultaneously record an XAVC S movie and MP4 movie or an AVCHD movie and MP4 movie. Drive Mode Sets the drive mode, such as for continuous shooting. Flash Mode Sets the flash settings.
Center Lock-on AF Sets the function to track a subject and continue focusing when pressing the center button in the shooting screen. Smile/Face Detect. Selects to detect faces and adjust various settings automatically. Sets to automatically release the shutter when a smile is detected. Soft Skin Effect Sets the Soft Skin Effect and the effect level. Auto Obj.
Auto Review Sets auto review to display the captured image after shooting. DISP Button Sets the screen display modes that can be selected by pressing DISP on the control wheel. Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color when focusing manually. Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function. Exposure Set. Guide Sets the guide to be displayed when you change the exposure setting on the shooting screen.
Custom Key Settings Assigns a desired function to the button. MOVIE Button Sets whether to always activate the MOVIE button. (Wireless) Send to Smartphone Transfers images to display on a smartphone. Send to Computer Backs up images by transferring them to a computer connected to a network. View on TV You can view images on a network-enabled TV. One-touch(NFC) Assigns an application to One-touch (NFC).
Slide Show Shows a slide show. Rotate Rotates the image. Enlarge Image Enlarges the playback images. 4K Still Image PB Outputs still images in 4K resolution to an HDMIconnected TV that supports 4K. Protect Protects the images. Specify Printing Adds a print order mark to a still image. (Setup) Monitor Brightness Sets the monitor brightness. Volume Settings Sets the volume for movie playback.
Format Formats the memory card. File Number Sets the method used to assign file numbers to still images and movies. Select REC Folder Changes the selected folder for storing still images and movies (MP4). New Folder Creates a new folder for storing still images and movies (MP4). Folder Name Sets the folder name for still images. Recover Image DB Recovers the image database file and enables recording and playback. Display Media Info.
Features of PlayMemories Home™ The software PlayMemories Home allows you to import still images and movies to your computer and use them. PlayMemories Home is required for importing XAVC S movies and AVCHD movies to your computer.
x System requirements You can find the system requirements for the software at the following URL: www.sony.net/pcenv/ x Installing PlayMemories Home on a computer the Internet browser on your computer, go to the 1 Using following URL, and then install PlayMemories Home. www.sony.net/pm/ • For details on PlayMemories Home, refer to the following PlayMemories Home support page (English only): http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/ • When installation is complete, PlayMemories Home starts.
Adding functions to the camera You can add the desired functions to your camera by connecting to the application download website (PlayMemories Camera Apps™) via the Internet. http://www.sony.net/pmca/ • After installing an application, you can call up the application by touching an NFC-enabled Android smartphone to the N mark on the camera, using the [One-touch(NFC)] function.
x Movies The table below shows the approximate total recording times using a memory card formatted with this camera. The recording time for XAVC S and AVCHD movies is the recording time when shooting with [Dual Video REC] set to [Off].
• The duration of time available for movie recording is as follows when the camera starts recording with the camera’s default settings after the power of the camera has been turned off for a while. (The following values indicate the continuous time from when the camera starts recording until the camera stops recording.
• Do not shake or strike the camera. It may cause a malfunction and you may not be able to record images. Furthermore, the recording media may become unusable or image data may be damaged. Do not use/store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction.
Notes on the flash • Do not carry the camera by the flash unit, or use excessive force on it. • If water, dust or sand get into the open flash unit, it may cause a malfunction. • Be sure to keep your fingers out of the way when you press the flash down. On camera’s temperature Your camera and battery may get hot due to continuous use, but it is not a malfunction.
Specifications Camera [System] Camera type: Interchangeable lens digital camera Lens: Sony E-mount lens [Image sensor] Image sensor: APS-C format (23.5 mm × 15.6 mm) CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of image sensor: Approx. 24 700 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 24 300 000 pixels [Auto focus system] System: Phase detection system/ Contrast detection system Sensitivity range: EV-1 to EV20 (at ISO 100 equivalent, with F2.
[Power consumption (while shooting)] When using an E PZ 16 – 50 mm F3.5 – 5.6 OSS lens* Approx. 2.3 W * supplied with ILCE-5100L/ ILCE-5100Y [Others] Exif Print: Compatible PRINT Image Matching III: Compatible DPOF: Compatible Dimensions (CIPA compliant) (Approx.): 109.6 mm × 62.8 mm × 35.7 mm (4 3/8 inches × 2 1/2 inches × 1 7/16 inches) (W/H/D) Mass (CIPA compliant) (Approx.): 283 g (10.0 oz) (including battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo media) 224 g (7.
Lens Lens E16 – 50 mm zoom E55 – 210 mm lens1) zoom lens Camera ILCE-5100L/ ILCE-5100Y Equivalent 35 mm-format focal length2) (mm) Lens groups/elements 24 – 75 ILCE-5100Y 82.5 – 315 8–9 9 – 13 Angle of view2) 83° – 32° 28.2° – 7.8° Minimum focus3) (m (feet)) 0.25 – 0.3 (0.82 – 1) 1.0 (3.28) Maximum magnification (×) Minimum aperture Filter diameter (mm) 0.215 0.225 f/22 – f/36 f/22 – f/32 40.5 49 64.7 × 29.9 (2 5/8 × 1 3/16) 63.8 × 108 (2 5/8 × 4 3/8) Mass (Approx. g (oz.)) 116 (4.
Trademarks GB 40 • Memory Stick and are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • XAVC S and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “AVCHD Progressive” and “AVCHD Progressive” logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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