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Sony ILCE-3000K/B Instruction Manual

1. 1 For details on compatible accessories of the Multi Interface Shoe visit the Sony web site in your area or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Accessories for the Accessory Shoe can also be used Operations with other manufactures accessories are not guaranteed Multi FAT interface Shoe Accessory Shoe 2 Accessories for the Auto lock Accessory Shoe can also be attached using the Shoe Adaptor sold separately Auto lock Accessory Shoe 4 Flash pop up button 1 2 Diopter adjustment dial 3 LCD screen 4 Mode dial 5 6 7 Access lamp Memory card terminal cover Multi Micro USB Terminal Supports Micro USB compatible device 8 Charge lamp 9 Memory card insertion slot 20 ay 2 Tripod socket hole e 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 Speaker Battery cover 13 Battery compartment 13 Lock lever 13 17 Or A Co Connection plate cover Use this when using an AC PW20 AC Adaptor sold separately Insert the connection plate into the battery compartment and then pass the cord through the connection plate cover as show
2. Select MENU Playback Still Movie Select Folder View MP4 or AVCHD View e To return to still image playback select Folder View Still 2 Turn the control wheel to select the desired movie and press the center 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 Playing back images as an image index When playing back images six images can be displayed on the screen by pressing Es Image Index on the control wheel e You can switch the screen to a 12 image index by selecting MENU Playback Image Index ate Displaying a desired folder To select a desired folder select the bar on the left of the image index screen and then press the top bottom parts of the control wheel You can switch between still image playback and movie playback by pressing the center of the control wheel uoneiedo oiseq ey Bunazsew GB 29 Deleting images You can delete the image that is currently displayed 1
3. kej To view all shooting tips You can view a list of all shooting tips from the menu MENU gt Camera Shooting Tip List uoneiedo oiseq ey Bunazsew GB 33 GB 34 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 Select MENU Camera Zoom desired value The Zoom features available with this camera The Zoom feature of the camera provides higher magnification by combining various zoom features The icon displayed on the LCD screen changes as follows according to the selected zoom feature oa cQ Q Ir ate als i OOo o low high Q The Zoom feature of the camera is not used x1 0 is indicated sQ Smart Zoom You can magnify images by trimming them partially Available only when Image Size is set to M or S cQ Clear Image Zoom You can magnify images using high resolution image processing pQ Digital Zoom You can magnify images using image processing The default setting is Off Setting the function using Photo Creativity You can operate the camera
4. 17 Mbps 1920 x 1080 24p 25p This produces a cinema like atmosphere File Format MP4 Bit rate Recording 1440x1080 Average g 5 2 12M 12 Mbps Records movies of 1440x1080 VGA 3M Average Records movies of VGA size 3 Mbps 1080 60i compatible device 1080 50i compatible device When you print still images recorded with 16 9 aspect ratio and panoramic images both edges may be cut off suonouny Bulpiooes y Husn GB 49 GB 50 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 Menu se htness olor oOo cs m Camera Image Size Brig Playback Setup D 5 Camera Allows you to set shooting functions such as continuous shooting self timer and flash Drive Mode Selects the drive mode such as continuous shooting self timer or bracket shooting Single Shooting Cont Shooting Spd Priority Cont Self timer Self timer Cont Bracket Cont Flash Mode Selects the method used to fire the flash Flash Off Autoflash Fill flash Slow Sync Rear Sync AF MF Select Selects auto focusing or manual focusing Autofocus DMF Manual Focus Autofocus Area Selects the area to be focused on Multi Center Flexible Spot Autofocus Mode Selects the autofo
5. e Micro USB cable 1 h lt E18 55 mm zoom lens 1 attached to the camera e Front lens cap 1 attached to the lens Lens hood 1 Shoulder strap 1 eee opaa ees E 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 8 When the lens is removed NI eS A on ON OFF Power switch 23 Shutter button 26 AF illuminator Self timer lamp Smile Shutter lamp Microphone D Flash 47 6 Hook for shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap to prevent damage caused by dropping the camera Lens release button 19 7 8 Lens 18 9 Mount 0 Image sensor 1 2 2 Lens contacts D Do not cover this part during movie recording 2 Do not touch this part directly eloweo oy Buuedaig eBiawed y Hunedald GB 10 SS Mini 1 Multi Interface Shoe 2 FINDER LCD button 22 e You can switch between the LCD screen and the viewfinder display In playback mode only the LCD screen is available 3 gt Playback button 28 4 Image sensor position mark 5 Viewfinder 6 MOVIE button 27 7 Soft key A 32 8 Soft key B 32 9 Soft key C 32 10 Control wheel 31
6. e For details on Image Data Converter you can also see the following Image Data Converter support page English only http www sony co jp ids se Checking the number of recordable images Once you insert a memory card into the 3 _ camera and set the power switch to ON id too the number of images that can be recorded should you continue to shoot using the current settings is displayed on the LCD screen 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 When NO CARD the number of recordable images flashes in yellow it means no memory card has been inserted Insert a memory card Number of still images and time of movies recordable on a memory card Still images The following table shows the approximate number of still images that can be recorded on a memory card formatted with this camera The values are defined using Sony standard memory cards for testing The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions Image Size L 20M Aspect Ratio 3 2 Units images ae Capacity 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB Standard 385 780 1550 3150 6300 12500 Fine 240 485 980 1950 3900 7800 RAW amp JPEG 65 125 260 520 1050 2100 When Aspect Ratio is set to 16 9 you can record more images than the numbers shown in t
7. value adjusted with the defocusing effect e The defocusing effect may not be noticeable depending on the lens or the distance between the subject and the background Tips for a better result of Background Defocus e Move closer to the subject Lengthen the distance between the subject and the background GB 36 Picture Effect 1 Select Picture Effect page 35 2 Select the desired effect by turning the control wheel Hor 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 Posterization B W Creates a high contrast abstract look in black and white Retro Photo Creates the look of an aged photo with sepia color tones and faded contrast Soft High key Creates an image with the indicated atmosphere bright transparent ethereal tender soft D Partial Color Creates an image which retains the specified color but converts others to black and white High Contrast Mono Creates an image with high contrast in black and white e You can use more picture effects Select MENU Brightness Color Picture Effect suonouny Bulpsiooes y HuisnNn GB 37 Adjusting the brightness of still images Exposu
8. 35 Adjusting the brightness of still images Exposure compensati meirin sanin a 38 Usingitheselftime sesana scheem ete 38 Shooting still images ContinuouUSly 0 00 eee 39 Changing the screen display DISP c eee 40 Changing the ISO sensitivity 0 0 eee eee eeeeeeees 41 Shooting with various shooting MOdES eee 42 Selecting the flash MOC eee cette eens eneeeneeee 47 Selecting the image size record setting cee 49 Checking the functions available Menili Sta 12 an Sites aa a r a a aaie 50 x Functions available for each shooting mode s 58 6 Flash Modes availa Dle vccssec ctastevexessneputzewearsererasecatesees 59 Viewing images on a computer What you can do with Software cece eeeeees 60 Installing the SOftWALE oo cece eaa 62 Others Checking the number of recordable imag s 0 65 List of icons on the LCD SCreen cceecseeteereetees 69 Learning more about the camera Handbook we FS Troubleshooting as anena a ana i eee o 73 PreCaUutions 2 e a e E 78 SPECIICALONS cS tccrseoncsncsscutereseetnseesaneege OREA 83 NOx ene a ste ea et he RN ceed N 87 Model name In this manual the model name ILCE 3000K is described as ILCE 3000 Model name Lens ILCE 3000K DT18 55 mm Biawed y Hunedald Checking the supplied items The number in parentheses indicates the quantity e Camera 1 e Rechargeable battery pack NP FW50 1
9. Bulpsiooes y Husn GB 47 GB 48 The flash range approx The range of the flash depends on the ISO sensitivity and aperture value 13 3 feet 27 8 feet 10 6 feet 22 3 feet F2 8 F3 5 F5 6 Im 15m Im 12m 120190 3 3 feet 4 9 feet 3 3 feet 3 9 feet g ISO 3200 4m 85m 3 2m 6 8m 2m 4 2m 6 6 feet 13 9 feet 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 Select MENU Image Size Image Size For movie recording select MENU Image Size gt Record Setting 2 Select the desired mode Movie File Format oa z AVCHD Bit rate Recording 60i 24M FX Maximum Records high image quality movies of 50i 24M FX 24 Mbps 1920 x 1080 60i 50i 60i 17M FH Average Records standard image quality movies of y 50i 17M FH 17 Mbps 1920 x 1080 60i 50i i Records high image quality movies of 24p 24M FX Maximum a es 25p 24M FX 24 Mbps 1920 x 1080 24p 25p This produces a cinema like atmosphere Records standard image quality movies of 24p 17M FH Average es 25p 17M FH
10. Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 Flash Flash guide number 4 in meters at ISO 100 Recycling time Approx 4 seconds Flash coverage Covering 16 mm lens focal length that the lens indicates Flash compensation 2 0 EV 1 3 EV step Rechargeable battery pack NP FW50 Battery type Lithium ion battery Maximum voltage DC 8 4 V Nominal voltage DC 7 2 V Maximum charge voltage DC 8 4 V Maximum charge current 1 02 A Capacity Typical 7 7 Wh 1 080 mAh Minimum 7 3 Wh 1 020 mAh Maximum dimensions Approx 31 8 mm x 18 5 mm x 45 mm 1 5 16 inches x 3 4 inches x 1 13 16 inches W H D Mass Approx 57 g 2 1 oz Lens Lens E18 55 mm zoom lens aarti mm format focal 27 825 Lens groups elements 9 11 Angle of view 76 29 Minimum focus m feet 0 25 0 82 Maximum magnification x 0 3 Minimum aperture f 22 f 32 Filter diameter mm 49 Dimensions max diameter x height 62 0 x 60 0 Approx mm in 2 1 2 x 2 3 8 Mass Approx g oz 194 6 8 SteadyShot Available D The values for equivalent 35 mm format focal length and angle of view are based on digital cameras equipped with an APS C sized image sensor 2 Minimum focus is the shortest distance from the image sensor to the subject Design and specifications are subject to change without notice On focal length The picture angle of this camera is narrower than that of a 35 mm format camera You can fin
11. Press ij Delete 2 Press the center of the control wheel Select 9 to quit the operation uoneiedo oiseq y BunazseN Ne Deleting several images Select MENU Playback Delete to select and delete several images at the same time GB 30 Operating the camera The control wheel and soft keys allow you to use various functions of the camera i Control wheel When shooting DISP Display Contents Exposure Comp X G Drive Mode and ISO ISO functions are assigned to the control wheel When playing back DISP Display Contents and xg Image Index functions are assigned to the control wheel When you turn or press the top bottom left right parts of the control wheel following the on screen display you can select setting items Your selection is determined when you press the center of the control wheel The arrow means you can turn the control wheel When options are displayed on the screen you can browse through them by turning or pen pressing the top bottom Oo left right parts of the Menu Se Camera Image Size Pere Otis control wheel Press the ay center to make your choice uonesedo oiseq y Bunazsew GB 31 uoneiedo oiseq y BunazseN GB 32 I Soft keys The soft keys have different roles depending on the purpose The assigned role function of each soft key is
12. i B On rotect 1080 EVGA DPOF Print order 100 Remaining battery 3 ce Flash charge in Display Indication progress Soft keys Deon AF illuminator s x Live view Yor Does not record 3 sound during Display Indication movie recording 7 7 544 4 Flash Mode Red ka Wind norse sho abe who Eye Reduction reduction is o activated lash 0 0 Flas Wie Wira SteadyShot compensation SteadyShot Woy Weve warning oaa Drive Mode 4 Overheating O10 Oz Ges warning es He pe e e Database file full pe puc pac RAOR Database file error Metering Mode uU T T Zoom EH o a 8 magnification Focusmode Q Smart Zoom sQ x2 0 Clear I Z cQ x2 0 SAN Focus area mode E Ea 4 Display Indication 4 e G i Bio Face Detection AWB 3 fy D amp ie Wup yu wy u MeO mtl t2 E 4 7500K A7 G7 White Balance Display Indication e0 0O Focus status 1 125 Shutter speed F3 5 Aperture value m 0 0 Metered manual 0 0 Exposure 7 compensation M82 101 23 1 0200 ISO sensitivity St St St Soft Skin Effect Sirr om wy DRO Auto HDR OFF AUTO AUTO Auto Object eid Framing AE lock Stat Wvid Port Land Sunse Bwt Creative Style 50 400 Shutter speed indicator ta F1 28 Span abs Aperture indicator Qu Oo On Smile Shutter D amp D DDD Hore Picture Effect S
13. it 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 D Night Scene Tripod Night Scene Night Portrait _ Backlight 1 Backlight Scene Recognition icon Portrait g Portrait and guide aa Landscape Macro Spotlight 8 Low Brightness or ON Baby 3 When you use a zoom lens adjust the zoom scale by Ss rotating the zooming ring Off e Optical zooming is not available Q with a fixed focus lens Zooming ring uoneiedo oiseq y Bunazsew uoneiedo oiseq y BunazseN GB 26 Press the shutter button J halfway down to focus When the focus is confirmed a beep er sounds and indicator lights up SD Focus indicator 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 e Focus and brightness are adjusted automatically e You can focus quickly by pressing the shutter button down halfway while recording MOVIE button 3 Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording The sound of the camera and the lens i
14. panoramic image 1 Set the shooting mode to EA Sweep Panorama page 42 Point the camera at the subject for which you want to set the brightness and focus and then press the shutter button halfway down This part will not be taken 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 Pan the camera to the end following the guidance on the LCD screen Guidance bar The camera shoots continuously during Sweep Panorama recording and the shutter continues to click until shooting is finished 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 e Panoramic images shot with other cameras may not be displayed or scrolled correctly This indicator shows the displayed area of the whole panoramic image I Shutter Priority You can express the movement of a moving subject in various ways by adjusting the shutter speed for example at the instant of the movement with high speed shutter or as a trailing image with low speed shutter 1 Select S Shutter Priority page 42 2 Turn the control wheel to select the desired value ote Shutter speed When a faster shutter speed is used a mo
15. pressing the DISP button Graphic Display Display All Info Big Font Size Disp No Disp Info Histogram Image Size Allows you to set the image size and aspect ratio etc Still Image Size Selects the image size 3 2 L 20M M 10M S 5 0M 16 9 L 17M M 8 4M S 4 2M Aspect Ratio Selects the aspect ratio 3 2 16 9 Quality Selects the compression format RAW amp JPEG Fine Standard jqeenre suonouny y BupjosuD GB 51 GB 52 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 AVCHD 60i 50i 24M FX 60i 50i 17M FH 24p 25p 24M FX 24p 25p 17M FH MP4 1440x1080 12M VGA 3M Brightness Color Allows you to make brigh ness settings such as metering mode and color settings such as white balance Exposure Comp Compensates for the brightness of the entire image 3 0EV to 3 0EV ISO Sets the ISO sensitivity ISO AUTO ISO 100 ISO 16000 White Balance Adjusts the color tones according to the ambient light conditions Auto WB Daylight Shade Cloudy Incandescent Fluor Warm White Fluor Cool White Fl
16. second intervals or slow about 1 3 second intervals If the charge lamp is flashing fast remove the battery pack and reattach the same battery pack securely or disconnect and reconnect the USB cable If the charge lamp flashes fast again it suggests that there is something wrong with the battery pack or USB cable Slow flashing indicates that charging is suspended because the ambient temperature is outside the suitable range for charging the battery pack Charging will resume and the charge lamp will be lit when the ambient temperature returns to within the suitable temperature The optimal temperature for charging the battery pack is between 10 C and 30 C 50 F and 86 F The battery has not been charged even if the charge lamp has turned off This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location The optimal temperature for charging the battery pack is between 10 C and 30 C 50 F and 86 F The battery pack is not charged e When the battery pack is not charged the charge lamp does not light even if you follow the proper charging procedure remove the battery pack and re insert the same battery pack securely or disconnect and reconnect the USB cable GB Shooting images Nothing is displayed on the LCD screen when the power is turned on e 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 t
17. with other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed Specifications Camera System Camera type Interchangeable lens digital camera Lens E mount lens Image sensor Image sensor APS C format 23 2 mm x 15 4 mm CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of image sensor Approx 20 400 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx 20 100 000 pixels Auto focus system System Contrast detection system Sensitivity range EVO to EV20 at ISO 100 conversion with F2 8 lens Exposure control Metering method 1 200 segment metering by the image sensor Metering range EVO to EV20 at ISO 100 conversion with F2 8 lens ISO sensitivity Recommended exposure index Still images AUTO ISO 100 ISO 16000 Movies AUTO ISO 100 ISO 3200 equivalent Exposure compensation 3 0 EV 1 3 EV step Shutter 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 Recording media Memory Stick XC Duo media Memory Stick PRO Duo media SD card Electronic viewfinder Type Electronic viewfinder Screen size 0 5 cm 0 20 type Total number of dots 201 600 dots equivalent Frame coverage 100 Magnification 0 70 x w
18. your camera to an incompatible device you may be prompted to format the card Do not format the card in response to this prompt as doing so will erase all data on the card exFAT is the file system used on Memory Stick XC HG Duo media or SDXC memory cards eloweo oy Buuedeig Removing the memory card Open the cover make sure that the access lamp is not lit and then push the memory card in once Access lamp When the access lamp is lit do not remove the memory card The data may be corrupted GB Biawed y Hunedald GB 22 Adjusting the viewfinder diopter adjustment Adjust the viewfinder so that you can see the screen display clearly Press the FINDER LCD FINDER LCD button 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 Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera The screen to set date and time appears To turn off the camera set the power switch to OFF 2 Press the center of the control wheel T ate Alo ee eloweo oy Buuedaig Select your area by pressing the left or right of the control wheel and press the center Area Setting 50 2013 1 1 12 00 BM GMT 0 0 4 Select Daylight Svg _ OK GB 23 eBiawe
19. Creative Style Demo Mode Digital Zoom DISP Display Contents DISP Button Monitor Display Card Space Display Color Display Contents Drive Mode DRO Auto HDR E Enlarge Image cciscss scacsnissseveenays 53 Exposure compensation Face Detection Face Priority Tracking Face Registration File Format File Number Fill flash Finder Display DISP Flash Comp Flash Mode Folder Name Grid Linense nse oiu nessas 54 H Handbook sseseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeesrseeseeee Hand held Twilight Help Guide Display Help Guides High ISO NR l CONS n tae 69 Image Data Converter 61 63 Image Index 53 Image Size 49 51 52 Titi ali ze ss cee ecesivnieeeitieeeddeeters 57 Install Intelligent Auto ISO s1 4 O L Landscape Language LCD Brightness LCD Display DISP BN Sec acted moana 18 Lens Comp Chro Aber Lens Comp Distortion Lens Comp Shading Live View Display 000 54 Manual Exposure Memory card Menu start 56 Metering Mode oe MF Assist 54 MF Assist Time 55 Movie Audio Rec MOVIE Button N New Folder visi caasiscispenasenecessys Night Portrait Night Scene P Panorama seese sresti Panorama Direction Peaking Color Peaking Level Photo Creativit Picture Effect Playback Playback Display PlayMemor
20. SONY Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera a 3000 Instruction Manual E mount ILCE 3000 4 469 858 12 1 Preparing the camera Mastering the basic operation Using the recording functions Checking the functions available Viewing images on a computer Others 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 3000 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture CAUTION Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled the battery pack can burst cause a fire or even chemical burns Observe the following cautions e Do not disassemble Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering dropping or stepping on it e Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals Do not expose to high temperature above 60 C 140 F such as in direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun e Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack e Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children e Keep the battery pack dry e Repla
21. ark or the i Superior Auto subject is back lit Select this mode to shoot a higher quality image than that offered by Intelligent Auto e In Superior Auto mode the recording process takes longer since the camera GB makes a composite image The camera saves one image Selecting the flash mode When you want to fire the flash press the flash pop up button to pop up the flash e When you do not intend to use the flash push it back in place with your finger 4 Flash pop up button 2 Select MENU gt Camera gt Flash Mode G mon 1 7 3 Turn the control wheel to select the desired mode and press the center Flash Off Does not fire even if the flash is raised Autoflash Fires in dark environments or when shooting towards bright light 4 Fill flash Fires every time you trigger the shutter s Slow Sync Fires every time you trigger the shutter Slow sync shooting allows you to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the background a4 Rear Sync Fires right before the exposure is completed every time you trigger the shutter A trailing image of the movement of the subject is captured to make more natural image e The selectable items of the flash mode depends on the shooting mode page 59 e When the camera is charging the flash 4e blinks on the LCD screen You cannot press the shutter button when this icon is blinking suonouny
22. ce only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony e 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 and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Lithium Ion batteries are recyclable You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries call toll free 1 800 822 8837 or visit http www call2recycle org Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium Ion batteries Battery pack and lens If lens supplied This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B For Customers in the U S A UL is an internationally recognized safety organization The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed 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 Regulat
23. cel All Movies MP4 Cancel All AVCHD view files Volume Settings Sets the sound volume of movies Display Contents Switches the information to be displayed on the playback screen Display Info Histogram No Disp Info alqe reae suojouny y BupjosuD GB 53 GB 54 Setup Allows you to make more detailed shooting settings or change the camera settings Shooting Settings 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 On Off Live View Display Allows you to choose whether or not to show the value of exposure compensation etc on the screen display Setting Effect ON Setting Effect OFF Auto Review Sets the display time of the image right after shooting 10 Sec 5 Sec 2 Sec Off Grid Line Turns on the grid line that helps you to adjust the composition of images Rule of 3rds Grid Square Grid Diag Square Grid Off Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in focus ranges with a specific color High Mid Low Off Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function White Red Yellow Clear Image Zoom Provides a higher quality zoomed image than with Dig
24. ck Display Selects the method used to play back portrait images Auto Rotate Manual Rotate USB Connection Selects the appropriate USB connection method for each computer or USB device connected to the camera Auto Mass Storage MTP 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 Format Formats the memory card File Number Selects the method to use to assign file numbers to still images and MP4 movies Series Reset Folder Name Selects the folder name format in which the still image is stored Standard Form Date Form Select Shoot Folder Selects the recording folder to which still images and MP4 movies are recorded New Folder Creates a new folder to which still images and MP4 movies are recorded Recover Image DB Repairs the image database file when inconsistencies are found Display Card Space Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the recordable number of still images on the memory card Eye Fi Setup Upload Settings Sets whether to use the upload function
25. cus method Single shot AF Continuous AF Tracking Focus Keeps the focus on a subject while tracking it Zoom Sets the zoom scale of the Zoom feature of the camera Face Detection Detects people s faces automatically and adjusts focus and exposure to suit the faces On Regist Faces On Off Face Registration Registers or changes the person to be given priority in the focus New Registration Order Exchanging Delete Delete All Smile Shutter 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 On Off Shooting Tip List Allows you to view all shooting tips LCD Display DISP Switches the information to be displayed on the shooting screen on the LCD screen Graphic Display Display All Info Big Font Size Disp No Disp Info Histogram Finder Display DISP Switches the information to be displayed on the shooting screen on the viewfinder Disp Basic Info Histogram DISP Button Monitor Sets the screen display modes to be displayed on the LCD screen by
26. d y Hunedald GB 24 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 Daylight Svg Turns on or off the daylight saving time setting Date Format Selects the format to display date e Midnight is indicated as 12 00 AM and noon as 12 00 PM Date Time Setup Sa Daylight Svg Wore SIO E am Date Format Y M D 4 Select gt Adjust o1 of the control wheel Repeat step 4 to set other items and then press the center e You cannot superimpose the date on images on this camera Using PlayMemories Home you can save or print images with date Refer to PlayMemories Home Help Guide for more details page 63 Resetting the date and time Checking the current clock setting The screen for date and time setup is displayed only when the power is turned on for the first time After that set the date and time from the MENU Select MENU gt Setup Date Time Setup Maintaining the date and time setting This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off or the battery is installed or not For details see page 80 Shooting still images In i Intelligent Auto mode the camera analyzes the subject and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings Set the mode dial to
27. d clear images On the internal rechargeable battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off or the battery is installed or not This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera However if you use the camera for only short periods it gradually discharges If you do not use the camera at all for about three months it becomes completely discharged In this case be sure to charge this rechargeable battery before using the camera However even if this rechargeable battery is not charged you can still use the camera as long as you do not record the date and time If the camera resets to the default settings each time you charge the battery pack the internal rechargeable battery may be dead Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Charging method of the internal rechargeable battery Insert a charged battery pack into the camera or turn off the camera and charge the battery pack supplied for 24 hours or more page 13 On memory cards Do not attach a label etc ona memory card or a card adaptor This may cause a malfunction Notes on disposal or transfer of the camera For the protection of personal information perform the following operations when you dispose of or transfer the camera Initialize Factory Reset page 57 On reco
28. d the approximate equivalent of the focal length of a 35 mm format camera and shoot with the same picture angle by increasing the focal length of your lens by half For example by using a 50 mm lens you can get the approximate equivalent of a 75 mn lens of a 35 mm format camera s140 GB 85 GB 86 Trademarks The following are trademarks of Sony Corporation aX Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory STICK PRO Memory Stick Duo Memory STICK Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Memory Stick XC HG Duo Memory Stick XC HG Duo Memory Stick Micro Memory STICK MICRO MagicGate MIAGICGATE 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 Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Mac and Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc Intel Intel Core and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation SDXC logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC Eye Fi is a trademark of Eye Fi Inc and PlayStation are
29. ery this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only To ensure that the battery will be treated properly hand over the product at end of life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For all other batteries please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Table of contents Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items eect eeeteeeeees Identifying Parts cernent as site Ae ne a eens Charging the battery Pack o eee eee eeeeeeeeereeee Attaching removing the lens 0 0 00 eee eee rneeneee Inserting a memory card sold separately ig Adjusting the viewfinder diopter adjustment 22 Turning on the camera and setting the Clock n s 23 Mastering the basic operation Shooting still images Recording MOVIES 2 assgiehscviseneek ritsen irie at a aie oes Playing back images Deleting images Operating the camera Hy Using the guide function of the Camera n 33 Using the recording functions ZOOMING sis sscetetieer selena toe cvssdseheeespe catheter Mele gba a bay 34 Setting the function using Photo Creativity
30. gures displayed on the LCD screen Batter ZZA EZA CZ cw A nausi Battery level You cannot High e Low shoot any more image In some circumstances the displayed battery level may differ from the actual battery level What is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack An InfoLITHIUM battery pack is a lithium ion battery pack that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your camera Using the InfoLITHIUM battery pack the remaining battery time in percent figures is displayed according to the operating conditions of your camera 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 Lock lever Access lamp When the access lamp is lit do not remove the battery pack The data may be corrupted eloweo oy Buuedaig GB 17 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 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 e Hold the camera s face dow
31. he camera such as pressing the shutter button halfway down e 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 e You are using a memory card with a write protect switch and the switch is set to the LOCK position Set the switch to the recording position e Check the free capacity of the memory card e You cannot record images while charging the flash The lens is not attached properly Attach the lens properly page 18 Recording takes a long time e The noise reduction function is turned on This is not a malfunction e You are shooting in the RAW mode Since the RAW data file is large the RAW mode shooting may take time The Auto HDR is processing an image The image is out of focus e The subject is too close Check the minimum focal distance of the lens e You are shooting in manual focus mode Set AF MF Select to Autofocus e Ambient light is insufficient The subject may require special focusing Use the Flexible Spot or manual focus function s1 4 O The flash does not work e Press the Flash pop up button to pop up the flash page 47 e You cannot use a flash with the following shooting mode Bracket Cont Sweep Panorama Night Scene Hand held Twilight and Anti Motion Blur in Scene Selection Movie recording Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot
32. he camera to a computer using the micro USB harge lamp Charging The charge lamp lights orange and C charging starts Li e Set the power switch to OFF while O charging the battery If the power FI switch is set to ON the camera cannot charge the battery e When the charge lamp flashes remove and re insert the battery pack te f Charging finished ashing Charging error or charging temporarily stopped because the mperature is outside the recommended range GB 14 e 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 F and 86 F e If the camera is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source the laptop battery level decreases Do not leave the camera connected to a computer for an extended period of time e Do not turn on off or restart the computer or wake the computer to resume from sleep mode when a USB connection has been established between the computer and the camera That may cause the camera to malfunction Before turning on off or restarting the computer or waking the computer from sleep mode disconnect the camera from the computer e We do not guara
33. he table above s140 GB 65 66 Movies The following table shows the approximate recording times available These are the total times for all movie files h hour m minute Capacity 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB Record Setting 60i 24M FX 50i 24M EX 10m 20 m 40m 1h30m 3h 6h 60i 17M FH 50i 17M FH 10m 30 m 1h 2h 4h5m 8h15m 24p 24M EX 25p 24M FX 10m 20 m 40m 1h30m 3h 6h 24p 17M FH 25p 1TM FH 10m 30 m 1h 2h 4h5m 8h15m 1440x1080 12M 20 m 40m 1h20m 2h45m 5h30m 11h5m VGA 3M 1h10m 2h25m 4h55m 10h 20h5m 40h15m e The recording time of movies varies because the camera uses VBR Variable Bit Rate an encoding method that automatically adjusts image quality according to the shooting situation When you record a fast moving subject the image is clearer but the recording time is shorter because much memory is used The recording time also vary depending on the shooting condition or your subject or the setting of image quality size The duration of time available for movie recording varies with the temperature or condition of the camera before you start recording If you frequently recompose or shoot still images after the power is turned on the temperature inside the camera rises and the recording time available will be shorter If the camera stops movie recording due to the temperature leave the camera for several minutes with the power turned off Restart
34. ies Home B Portrait 88 Power Save Power Saving Start Time Program Auto Protect Record Setting occsecsssceceonessoevecse Recover Image DB Red Eye Reduction Release w o Lens Rotate S S Auto Image Extract 54 Scene Selection Scroll playback Select Shoot Folder Self timer Self timer Cont Setting the clock Shoot Mode Shooting movies Shooting still images Shooting Tip List Shooting tips Shutter Priority Slide Show Smile Shutter Soft keys Soft Skin Effect Software Specifications Specify Printing Sports Action SteadyShot Still Movie Select Sunset Superior Auto Sweep Panorama T Tracking Focus a wwvensssveesentseever 50 U USB Connection cece 56 USB LUN Setting eee 57 Vv Version View mode Viewfinder Bright Volume Settings Ww White Balance eeeeeeeeeeeee 52 Wide Image Wind Noise Reduct s1 4 O GB 89 GB 90 Others GB 91 http www sony net SonyInfo Support Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website http www sony net 2013 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand 4469858120 000E 90
35. 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 i Intelligent Auto or itt Superior Auto 2 Press the bottom of the control wheel The Photo Creativity screen appears suonouny Bulpsiooes y HuisN 3 Select the item you want to adjust by pressing the left right of the control wheel 4e Bkground Defocus Adjusts the blurring of the background gy Brightness Adjusts the brightness J Color Adjusts the color Vividness Adjusts the vividness Picture Effect Selects the desired effect and shoots more impressive and artistic images 4 Select the desired setting by turning the control wheel Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to combine the various functions GB 35 Photo Creativity is only available when an E mount lens is mounted e Photo Creativity is only available when Intelligent Auto or Superior Auto is selected Defocusing the background easily Background Defocus Conirol 1 Select g Bkground Defocus page 35 2 Defocus the background by turning the control wheel abe You can focus on both the subject and the background je You can defocus the background e Select AUTO to restore the original status e You can record a movie with a
36. is NP FWS0 The remaining battery level indicator shows incorrect level or power runs out quickly despite the indicator showing sufficient battery level This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location e The battery pack is discharged Install a charged battery pack page 13 e The battery pack is dead Replace the battery pack with a new one Cannot turn the camera on e Install the battery pack correctly page 13 The battery pack is discharged Install a charged battery pack page 13 The battery pack is dead Replace the battery pack with a new one e The screen display is set to the viewfinder Press the FINDER LCD button to switch the display to the LCD screen s1 4 O 73 The power turns off suddenly e When the camera or battery pack is too hot the camera displays a warning message and turns off automatically to protect the camera e 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 e You can only use an NP FW50 battery pack Make sure that the battery is NP FWS0 e If you charge a battery pack that has not been used for a long time the charge lamp may flash The charge lamp flashes in two ways fast about 0 3
37. ital Zoom On Off Digital Zoom Provides zoomed images at higher magnification than with Clear Image Zoom This feature can be also available in movie recording On Off S Auto Image Extract Sets whether or not to save all the images that were shot continuously in Superior Auto mode Auto Off MF Assist Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually On Off MF Assist Time 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 Chro Aber Reduces the color deviation at the corners of the screen Auto Off Lens Comp Distortion Compensates for distortion on the screen Auto Off Face Priority Tracking Sets whether to give priority to tracking a certain face when the camera detects that face during tracking focus On Off Movie Audio Rec Sets whether or not to record sound when recording a movie On Off Wind Noise Reduct Reduces wind noise during
38. ith 50 mm lens at infinity 1 m diopter Eye point Approx 21 mm from the eyepiece 15 mm from the eyepiece frame at 1 m diopter Diopter adjustment 4 0 m to 3 5 m diopter LCD screen LCD panel Wide 7 5 cm 3 0 type TFT drive Total number of dots 230 400 dots s1 4 O GB 83 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 x 90 9 mm x 84 5 mm 5 1 8 inches x 3 5 8 inches x 3 3 8 inches W H D Mass CIPA compliant Approx 411 g 14 5 oz including battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo media 353 g 12 5 oz camera only Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F GB 84 File format Still image JPEG DCF Ver 2 0 Exif Ver 2 3 MPF Baseline compliant RAW Sony ARW 2 3 Format Movie AVCHD format AVCHD format Ver 2 0 compatible Video MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Audio Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator e Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Movie MP4 format Video MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Audio MPEG 4 AAC LC 2ch USB communication
39. ity 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 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 e In modes that fix the shutter speed you cannot decrease subject blur even if you increase the ISO sensitivity suonouny Bulpsiooes y Husn GB 41 GB 42 Shooting with various shooting modes Select the shooting mode by turning the mode dial TNN if Intelligent Auto 3S The camera evaluates the subject dX 2 and makes the proper settings SCN Scene Selection o Shoots with preset settings according to the subject or condition E3 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 A Aperture Priority Shoots by adjusting aperture and changing the range in focus or defocuses the background P Program Auto Automatic shooting that allows you to customize settings except for the exposure shutter speed and aperture i Superior Auto Shoots images with a wider range of shooting functions than those of Intelligent Auto shooting Recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions auto
40. lace 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 Clean the flash surface with a soft cloth The heat of flash emission may cause dirt to adhere on the flash surface resulting in smoking or scorching e Keep the camera supplied accessories etc out of the reach of children A memory card etc may be swallowed If such problem occurs consult a doctor immediately Importing AVCHD movies to a computer When importing AVCHD movies to a computer for Windows use the software PlayMemories Home On RAW images To view RAW images recorded with the camera Image Data Converter is required If you do not intend to modify the images you record we recommend that you shoot images using the JPEG format GB 81 s1 4 O Notes on playing movies on other devices e 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 For this reason p
41. lash modes you can select depend on the shooting mode and functions selected In the table below V 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 Shoot Mode Flash Off Autoflash Fill flash Slow Sync Rear Sync i Intelligent id Intelligen Vv Vv Vv _ _ SCN Q vV vV V Scene Selection A vV vV M7 v v v 2 3 S v v el v v a vV e a 9 Ji vy 2 x 34 vV 2 Ka Vv E F E S z are v a M Manual o hes i v v v a S Shutter Priority vV vV vV lt A Apert D Prony nre g v v v z P Program Auto V Vv Vv i Si i MO Superior V V Vv _ _ The camera emits flash light in slow synchro mode if the flash is necessary e The flash modes may be limited also by conditions other than the shooting mode Even if you select a workable flash mode the flash does not fire unless it is raised 59 GB 60 What you can do with software To utilize images recorded with the camera use the following software e 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 t
42. lay back movies recorded in MP4 format with this camera on MPEG 4 AVC H 264 supported devices Discs recorded with HD high definition image quality can be played back only on AVCHD format compatible devices DVD based players or recorders cannot play back HD image quality discs as they are incompatible with the AVCHD format Also DVD based players or recorders may fail to eject HD image quality discs Warning on copyright Television programs films videotapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images and are not actual images shot using this camera On the data specifications described in this manual The data on performance and specifications are defined under the following conditions except as described in this manual at an ordinary ambient temperature of 25 C 77 F and using a battery pack that has been fully charged for about an hour after the charge lamp has turned off On image data compatibility e This camera conforms with DCF Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited
43. matically performs Auto HDR and chooses the best image Scene Selection 1 Select SCN Scene Selection page 42 2 Turn the control wheel to select the desired mode and press the center Q Portrait Blurs away backgrounds and sharpens the subject Accentuate skin tones softly 2A Landscape Shoots the entire range of scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors amp Macro Shoots close ups of the subjects such as flowers insects food or small items A Sports Action Shoots a moving subject at a fast shutter speed so that the subject looks as if it is standing still The camera shoots images continuously while the shutter button is pressed Sunset Shoots the red of the sunset beautifully 2 Night Portrait Shoots portraits in night scenes Pop up the flash to use this mode 3 Night Scene Shoots night scenes without losing the dark atmosphere 34 Hand held Twilight Shoots night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod A burst of shots are taken and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur camera shake and noise a Anti Motion Blur Allows you to shoot indoor shots without using the flash and reduces subject blur The camera shoots burst images and combines them to create the image reducing subject blur and noise suonouny Bulpsiooes y HuisN GB 43 I Sweep Panorama While you pan the camera the camera shoots several images and composes them into one
44. mera in a cold location the LCD screen may become temporarily dark Do not press against the LCD screen The monitor may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight If reflected sunlight is focused on a nearby object it may cause a fire When you must place the camera under direct sunlight attach the front lens cap 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 e In an extremely hot dry 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 Storing under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed and this may cause a malfunction In a location subject to rocking vibration Near strong magnetic place In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera This may cause the camera to malfunction and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired On storing Be sure to attach the front lens cap when not using the camera Care The surface of the LCD screen has a coating that may peel off if scratched Please note
45. mile detection sensitivity indicator REC 0 12 Recording time of the movie m s 2013 1 1 Recorded date time 9 30AM of the image 12 12 Image number Number of images in the view mode ye Appears when HDR did not work on the image Appears when Da Da Picture Effect did not work on the image Histogram GB s1 4 0 GB 72 Learning more about the camera x Handbook The o Handbook can be downloaded from the Internet Refer to the ga Handbook for in depth instructions on the many camera functions Access the Sony support page http www sony net SonyInfo Support 2 Select your country or region Search for the model name of your camera within the support page e Check the model name on the bottom of your camera Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the camera try the following solutions Check the items on pages 73 to 77 Also refer to o Handbook PDF Pr Remove the battery pack wait for about one minute re insert the battery pack and then turn on the power a Reset the settings page 57 y Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed e When you insert the battery pack use the tip of the battery pack to push the lock lever page 13 e You can use an NP FWS0 battery pack only Make sure that the battery
46. movie recording On Off AF Micro Adj Finely adjusts the autofocused position when using the LA EA2 Mount Adaptor sold separately AF Adjustment Setting amount Clear alqe reae suonouny y BunjoeuD GB 55 GB 56 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 A Language Selects the language used on the screen Date Time Setup Sets the date and time Area Setting Selects the area where you are using the camera Help Guide Display Turns the Help Guide on or off On Off Power Save Sets the level of the power saving feature Max Standard Power Saving Start Time Sets the time to turn the camera to the power save mode 30 Min 5 Min 1 Min 20 Sec 10 Sec LCD Brightness Sets the brightness of the LCD screen Manual Sunny Weather Viewfinder Bright Sets the brightness of an Electronic Viewfinder Auto Manual Display Color Selects the color of the LCD screen Black White Blue Pink Wide Image Selects a method to display wide images Full Screen Normal Playba
47. n below e Make sure that the cord is not pinched when you close the cover eloweo oy Buuedaig GB 11 eBiawed y Hunedald GB 12 I Lens See page 85 on the specifications of the lens E 18 55 mm F3 5 5 6 OSS 2 3 45 Hood index Focusing ring Zooming ring Focal length scale Focal length index D 0 A 0 N Lens contacts N Mounting index 1 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 2 Open the cover by sliding the e lever E gt e i gt CII LOCK OPEN 3 Insert the battery pack completely using the tip of the battery to press the lock lever ONK Gs g Lock lever 1 3 gowes oy Bunedaid 4 Close the cover CD LOCK OPEN cable supplied Biaweo y Hunedald Connect t
48. n operation might be recorded while recording a movie When you use a lens with a power zoom and find the sound of the zooming ring during recording distracting it is recommended that you use the zooming lever When you move the zooming lever place your finger lightly on the lever and operate so that you do not flip the lever You can disable the sound recording by selecting MENU Setup gt Movie Audio Rec Off page 55 The continuous recording time of a movie depends on the ambient temperature or the condition of the camera When you record a movie continuously for a long time the temperature of the camera tends to rise and you may feel that the camera is warm However this is not a malfunction Also Internal temp high Allow it to cool may appear In such cases turn the camera off and wait until the camera is ready to shoot again uoneiedo oiseq ey Bunazsew GB 27 uoneiedo oiseq y BunazseN GB 28 Playing back images Press the button gt Playback The last recorded image is displayed on the LCD screen e Press the center of the control wheel to enlarge the displayed image gt Playback button 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 Playing back movies
49. ntee operation with all computers No guarantees are made for charging using a custom built computer a modified computer or charging via a USB hub You may not be able to operate the camera properly depending on the types of USB devices you are using at the same time The charge lamp may flash quickly when the battery pack is used for the first time or the battery pack has not been used for a long time In such cases remove the battery pack and re insert it and then charge the battery pack e Do not try to charge the battery pack again right after it has been charged or when it has not been used after being charged Doing so will affect the performance of the battery pack e Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs micro USB cable supplied and AC Adaptor sold separately eleweo oy Buuedaig GB 15 eBiawed y Hunedald GB 16 Charging time The charging time is approximately 290 minutes e 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 e 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 Checking the remaining battery level Check the level with the following indicators and percent fi
50. nward to prevent the dust from entering into the camera eBiawed y Hunedald 3 While pushing the lens lightly toward the camera turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position e Be sure to put the lens on straight When attaching a lens do not press the lens release button Do not use excessive force when attaching a lens The Mount Adaptor sold separately is required to use an A mount lens sold separately For details refer to the operating manual supplied with the Mount Adaptor When using a lens equipped with a tripod socket attach the socket on the lens side 1 8 to the tripod to maintain balance Removing the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops Lens release button 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 The image sensor has an anti dust coating to prevent dust from adhering to the image sensor However attach or remove the lens quickly away from dusty locations Do not leave the camera with the lens removed e When you want to use body caps or rear lens caps please purchase ALC B1EM Body cap or ALC RIEM Rear lens cap sold separately When you use a lens with a p
51. o your computer e Image Data Converter You can retouch RAW format images and convert them into JPEG TIFF format I What you can do with PlayMemories Home Organizing Sharing images E ot Sass Uploading images to Importing images from sie ie cm twork f your camera Viewing images network service on Calendar y PlayMemories Creating a Sharing images on movie disc PlayMemories Online rei Installing PlayMemories Home for Windows only You can install PlayMemories Home from the following URL page 62 www sony net pm e An Internet connection is required to install PlayMemories Home e 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 e 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 jp imsoft Mac What you can do with Image Data Converter With Image Data Converter you can do the following e You can play back and edit images recorded in RAW format with various corrections such as tone curve and sharpness e You can adjust images with white balance exposure and Creative Style etc e You can save the images displayed and edited on a computer You can either save the image as RAW fo
52. of the camera with an Eye Fi card On Off This setting appears when an Eye Fi card sold separately is inserted in the camera Do not use an Eye Fi card inserted in the camera on an airplane If an Eye Fi card is inserted in the camera set Upload Settings to Off Eye Fi cards can be used only in the countries regions where they were purchased Use Eye Fi cards in accordance with the law of the countries regions where you purchased the card alqe reae suojouns y BupjoeuD 57 Functions available for each shooting mode The functions you can use depend on the selected shooting mode In the table below V 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 Exposure Self timer Cont Face Picture Effect Comp Shooting Detection i Intelligent jA Intelligeni vV Vv vV SCN a vV Vv Scene Selection A E V V v v KN v v v al v E v 2 2 z v v By Vv v a p v 2 a Vv Cs aoe v E iz M M Eana v v v v S Shutter Priority vV vV Vv Vv vV A Apert Pr g v v v v v P Program Auto vV V vV vV vV i Superi id Superior Vv Vv Vv The functions available may be limited also by conditions other than the shooting mode Flash modes available The f
53. ory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No ILCE 3000 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 Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or reloca
54. ower zoom set the power switch of the camera to OFF and confirm that the lens is completely retracted before switching lenses If the lens has not retracted do not press the lens in by force e When attaching the camera to a tripod be sure not to touch the zooming focusing ring eloweo oy Buuedaig GB 19 Inserting a memory card sold separately 1 Open the cover Insert a memory card e Insert the memory card until it clicks as illustrated Biaweo y Hunedald Check on the direction of the notched corner 3 Close the cover GB 20 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 Usable memory card Still Movie Term in this image manual Memory Stick PRO Duo v V Mark2 idia Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO HG PRO Duo media so v Duo media Memory Stick XC HG v Memory Stick Duo media XC Duo media V Class 4 or more V Class 4 or more SD card V Class 4 or more SD memory card SDHC memory card lt lt lt lt lt SDXC memory card e Images recorded on a Memory Stick XC HG Duo media or an SDXC memory card cannot be imported to or played on computers or AV devices that are not compatible with exFAT Make sure that the device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it to the camera If you connect
55. ox 150 min Playback Still images Approx 430 min Approx 8600 images e The table above shows the approximate recordable time or number of images when using a fully charged battery pack Note that the actual numbers may vary depending on the conditions of use e The recordable time and the number of recordable images are calculated when using a fully charged battery pack under the following conditions At an ambient temperature of 25 C 77 F When an E 18 55 mm F3 5 5 6 OSS lens is attached Using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo media sold separately LCD Brightness Manual 0 The number of still images is based on the CIPA standard under the following conditions CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Association Autofocus Mode is set to Single shot AF Shooting once every 30 seconds The flash strobes once every two shots The power is turned on and off once every ten shots s1 4 O GB 67 GB 68 e 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 contin
56. pplicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling Ee of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Disposal of waste batteries applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product 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 0005 mercury or 0 004 lead By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources In case of products that for safety performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated batt
57. rding playback e When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time it is recommended to format the card using the camera for stable performance of the memory card before shooting Note that formatting permanently erases all data on the memory card and is unrecoverable Save precious data on a computer etc If you repeatedly record delete images fragmentation of data may occur on the memory card Movies may not be able to be saved or recorded In such a case save your images to a computer or other storage location and then format the memory card page 57 The recorded contents cannot be compensated for even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camera or memory card etc To avoid the potential risk of data loss always copy back up data to other media Before you record one time events make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly This camera is neither dust proof nor splash proof nor water proof Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light It may cause the malfunction of the camera Do not look at the sun or a strong light through a removed lens This may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes Or it may cause a malfunction of the lens e 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 e Using the camera in sandy or dusty p
58. re compensation You can adjust the exposure in 1 3 EV steps in a range of 3 0 EV to 3 0 EV Press E4 Exposure Comp on the control wheel e 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 e When the image is too bright set Exposure Comp toward e When the image is too dark set Exposure Comp toward Using the self timer Press x Drive Mode on the control wheel 2 Turn the control wheel to select X Self timer 3 Press OPTION and then turn the control wheel to select the desired mode and press the center X40 Self timer 10 Sec Sets the 10 second delay self timer Use this when you want to include yourself in the picture When you press the shutter button the self timer lamp flashes and beeps until the shutter operates Self timer 2 Sec Sets the 2 second delay self timer You can prevent blur caused by camera shake that occurs when the shutter button is pressed e To cancel the timer press X Gy Drive Mode again GB 38 6 Shooting continuously using the self timer Select OC Self timer Cont from Gy Drive Mode The camera starts continuous recording after 10 seconds Shooting still images continuously The camera records images continuously as long as you continue to press the shutter button 1 Press x amp Dri
59. recording after the temperature inside the camera goes down If you observe the following points the recording time is longer Keep the camera out of direct sunlight Turn the camera off when it is not being used The maximum size of a movie file is about 2 GB When the file size is about 2 GB the movie recording stops automatically when File Format is set to MP4 and a new movie file is created automatically when File Format is set to AVCHD The continuous recording time of MP4 12M is approximately 20 minutes limited by 2 GB file size 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 ntin recording time for Ambient temperature G Boren IEO 20 C 68 F Approx 29 minutes 30 C 86 F Approx 29 minutes 40 C 104 F Approx 18 minutes Recordable time and number of recordable shooting playback images on a single charge of the battery pack Recordable time Number of images Shooting Still LCD screen Approx 235 min Approx 470 images images Viewfinder Approx 230 min Approx 460 images Actual shooting LCD screen Approx 80 min movies Viewfinder Approx 80 min Continuous LCD screen Approx 150 min shooting Ao xs movies Viewfinder Appr
60. registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc e Adobe is a registered trademark or a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries a e Facebook and f logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Facebook Inc e YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc e In addition system and product names used in this manual are in general trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers However the or marks are not used in all cases in this manual lt i gt e Add further enjoyment with your PlayStation 3 by downloading the application for PlayStation 3 from PlayStation Store where available The application for PlayStation 3 requires PlayStation Network account and application download Accessible in areas where the PlayStation Store is available D intortum w SERIES Memory Stick AVCHD SZ XC cLtass Index A AEL w shutter eceeeeeeeeeeeeee 54 AF Illuminator AF Micro Adj AF MF Select Anti Motion Blur Aperture Priority Area Setting Aspect Ratio Auto Object Framing Auto Review Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode B Background Defocus Control 36 Battery pack Charging time os dpessaaeisaviersecserel Clear Image Zoom Color Space Computer Cont Shooting Control wheel
61. rmat or save it in the general file format JPEG TIFF e You can display and compare the RAW images and JPEG images recorded by this camera e You can rank images in 5 grades e You can apply color labels etc res Installing Image Data Converter Windows Mac You can install Image Data Converter from the following URL page 64 http www sony co jp ids se e An Internet connection is required to install Image Data Converter GB 61 4ayndwioo e uo sebew Buma GB 62 Installing the software Installing PlayMemories Home e 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 Using the Internet browser on your computer go to the following URL then click Install Run www sony net pm Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation e When the message to connect the camera to a computer is displayed connect the camera and computer using the micro USB cable supplied To aUSB jack To the Multi Micro USB Terminal Viewing PlayMemories Home Help Guide For details on how to use PlayMemories Home refer to the PlayMemories Home Help Guide 1 Double click
62. 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 In this case soft key A works as the MENU Menu button and soft key B as the Shoot Tips button 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 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 Setup Help Guide Display Off Shooting tips The camera displays shooting tips based on the shooting mode selected When 9 is displayed at the right bottom corner of the screen press the button at the bottom right A list of shooting tips based on the current scene appears automatically Select the desired shooting tip by pressing the top or bottom of the control wheel then press the center e Press the left or right of the control wheel to change the item e Turn the control wheel to scroll the text up and down
63. te the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules For Customers in Europe Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives Manufacturer Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo 108 0075 Japan For EU product compliance Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway fail restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable USB etc again This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC regulation for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters 9 8 feet The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the a
64. the PlayMemories Home Help Guide icon on the desktop e To access the PlayMemories Home Help Guide from the start menu Start All Programs PlayMemories Home PlayMemories Home Help Guide e For Windows 8 select the PlayMemories Home icon on the Start screen then launch PlayMemories Home and select PlayMemories Home Help Guide from the Help menu e For details on PlayMemories Home you can also see the g Handbook page 72 or the following PlayMemories Home support page English only http www sony co jp pmh se Installing Image Data Converter Using the Internet browser on your computer go to the following URL For Windows http www sony co jp imsoft Win For Mac http www sony co jp imsoft Mac Follow the instruction on the screen to complete the installation 4Jayndwoo e uo sebew Buma GB 63 GB 64 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 All Programs Image Data Converter Help Image Data Converter Ver 4 For Mac Finder Applications Image Data Converter Image Data Converter Ver 4 Help in the menu bar Image Data Converter Guide e For Windows 8 start Image Data Converter Ver 4 Help in the menu bar Image Data Converter Guide
65. the following points for handling and care e Grease or hand cream left on the LCD screen by your hands may dissolve the coating If any grease or cream gets on the LCD screen wipe it off immediately e Wiping forcefully with tissue paper or other materials may damage the coating e Before wiping dirt dust the dirt or sand off in advance using a blower etc e When wiping off dirt wipe gently with a soft cloth such as a cloth for cleaning glasses On the temperature of the camera Your camera and battery may get hot due to continuous use but it is not a malfunction On operating temperatures Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0 C and 40 C 32 F and 104 F Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended s1 4 O GB 79 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 If moisture condensation occurs Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens you will be unable to recor
66. the thickness of the filter and improper attachment of the hood the filter or the hood may partially appear on the image The optical properties of some lenses may cause the periphery of the image to appear too dark insufficient light You may compensate for this phenomenon with Lens Comp Shading The eyes of the subject come out red e Activate the Red Eye Reduction function e Get close to the subject and shoot the subject within the flash range page 48 using the flash Dots appear and remain on the LCD screen e This is not a malfunction These dots are not recorded page 78 76 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 Images cannot be played back The folder file name has been changed on your computer e When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model other than that of your camera playback on your camera is not guaranteed e The camera is in USB mode Disconnect the camera from the computer e Use PlayMemories Home to copy images stored on your computer
67. to your camera to play them back on your camera s1 4 O GB Precautions On the functions available with the camera 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 Creating an image database file If you insert a memory card that does not contain an image database file into the camera and turn on the power the camera automatically creates an image database file using some of the memory card s capacity The process may take a long time and you cannot operate the camera until the process is completed If a database file error occurs export all images to your computer using PlayMemories Home and then format the memory card using the camera On the LCD screen and lens e The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high precision technology so over 99 99 of the pixels are operational for effective use However there may be some tiny black points and or bright points white red blue or green in color that constantly appear on the LCD screen These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the images in any way Black white red blue and green points Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location This is not a malfunction When turning on the ca
68. ue 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 1 S 100 EA20M FINE be Koan TS 3 Saor 1125 4 ameo o F3 5 de P14 28 Movie recording 1 I 123 Min vcr AA REC 0 12 1 125 __F3 5_2 0 1SO200 ee Playback 1 Display Indication id it Shoot Mode PASM Eio HEP Eia Hs iu QAYA Scene Selection a JW a 1 DW eo Scene Recognition 2 R i icon a3 ga ad t se Memory card Upload Number of recordable still images ees 101 0012 ERA16M FINE Om DPOF 1125 F3 5 IS0400 WB GB 2013 1 1 9 30AM 12 12 a 123Min Recordable time of movies 5 Aspect ratio of 3 2 ae still images 20M 17M 10M Image size of still 8 4M 5 0M 4 2M images WIDE STD s1 4 O GB 69 GB 70 Display Indication Display Indication RAW J Image quality of Digital Zoom X2 FINE STD still images Bae x Cz O View mode Still 60i 50i Recording mode oe Movie Select of movies AVCHD 60i 50i SAE 101 0012 Playback folder 24p 25p ME File number 24p 25p MEE F
69. uor Day White Fluor Daylight Flash C Temp Filter Custom Custom Setup Metering Mode Selects the method used for measuring the brightness Multi Center Spot Flash Comp Adjusts the amount of flash light 2 0EV to 2 0EV DRO Auto HDR Corrects the brightness or contrast automatically Off D Range Opt Auto HDR 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 amp White Playback Allows you to set playback functions Delete Deletes images Multiple Img All in Folder All AVCHD view files Still Movie Select Allows you to determine how to group the playback images View mode Folder View Still Folder View MP4 AVCHD View Slide Show Plays back images automatically Repeat Interval Specify Printing Selects the images to print or makes printing settings DPOF Setup Date Imprint Image Index Selects the number of images to be displayed on the index screen 6 Images 12 Images Q Enlarge Image Enlarges the image Rotate Rotates images Protect Protects images or cancels the protection Multiple Img Cancel All Images Can
70. using the flash e Particles dust pollen etc in the air reflected the flash light and appeared on T the image This is not a malfunction 75 The flash takes too long to recharge e 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 e 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 date and time are recorded incorrectly e Set the correct date and time page 23 e The area selected with Area Setting is different from the actual area Set the actual area by selecting MENU Setup Area Setting The aperture value and or shutter speed flashes The subject is too bright or too dark and the camera s available range for the aperture value and or shutter speed is exceeded Adjust the setting again The image is whitish Flare Blurring of light appears on the image Ghosting e The picture was taken under backlit conditions and excessive light has entered the lens When using the zoom lens attach a lens hood The corners of the picture are too dark e If any filter or hood is used take it off and try shooting again Depending on
71. ve Mode on the control wheel Turn the control wheel to select Gy Cont Shooting and press the center xe Shooting continuously at a higher speed Select Sl Spd Priority Cont from X Gy Drive Mode to shoot continuously at higher speed max approximately 3 5 images per second 2 l When Quality is set to Fine The maximum recordable number may differ depending on the measuring condition 2 When an E 18 55 mm F3 5 5 6 OSS lens supplied is attached to the ILCE 3000 The camera maintains this continuous shooting speed until approximately the 13th recorded image suonouny Bulpsiooes y BuisN GB 39 GB 40 Changing the screen display DISP Press DISP Display Contents on the control wheel 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 Histogram Displays the luminance distribution graphically During playback Display Info Shows recording information Histogram Displays the luminance distribution graphically in addition to recording information No Disp Info Does not show recording information Changing the ISO sensitiv
72. ving subject such as a running person cars and sea spray appears as if they are stopped When a slower shutter speed is used a trailing image of the movement of the subject is captured to make more natural and dynamic image suonouny Bulpsiooes y Husn GB 45 Aperture Priority You can shoot by adjusting the aperture and changing the focus range or background defocusing Select A Aperture Priority page 42 2 Turn the control wheel to select the desired value e You can record a movie with a value adjusted with Aperture Priority 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 Also the camera automatically selects an optimal image from the burst images and records it depending on the scene In Program Auto mode you can shoot after adjusting various functions such as white balance ISO etc Select P Program Auto or i Superior Auto page 42 2 Press the shutter button Shooting mode Your purpose Select this mode to automatically easily recognize the scene and shoot continuous images if Intelligent Auto Select this mode to shoot with various functions other P Program Auto than the exposure shutter speed and aperture adjusted Select this mode to automatically shoot scenes under difficult circumstances such as when it is d

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