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4-469-855-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α Handbook E-mount Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index ILCE-3000 GB © 2013 Sony Corporation
4-469-855-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α Handbook E-mount Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index ILCE-3000 GB © 2013 Sony Corporation
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...of operations is useful to know. 2GB This is indicated by . Marks and notations used as examples of pictures in this handbook In this camera. The default setting is convenient when searching for information in the order indicated. The photographs used in this manual are reproduced images, and ...are not actual images shot using the camera How to use . Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Notes on the cover and each page to jump to the corresponding page. ...
...of operations is useful to know. 2GB This is indicated by . Marks and notations used as examples of pictures in this handbook In this camera. The default setting is convenient when searching for information in the order indicated. The photographs used in this manual are reproduced images, and ...are not actual images shot using the camera How to use . Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Notes on the cover and each page to jump to the corresponding page. ...
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Sample photo 6 Identifying parts 12 List of icons on the screen 16 Basic operations Operating the camera 19 Menu 22 Shooting images 27 Playing back images 29 Deleting images 31 Using the Photo Creativity function Photo Creativity 32 Bkground Defocus 33 Brightness 34 Color 35 Vividness 36 Picture Effect 37 3GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Sample photo 6 Identifying parts 12 List of icons on the screen 16 Basic operations Operating the camera 19 Menu 22 Shooting images 27 Playing back images 29 Deleting images 31 Using the Photo Creativity function Photo Creativity 32 Bkground Defocus 33 Brightness 34 Color 35 Vividness 36 Picture Effect 37 3GB Continued r
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... with the control wheel DISP (Display Contents 39 (Exposure Comp 42 (Drive Mode 43 ISO (ISO 49 (Image Index 50 Using functions in the menu Camera 22 Image Size 23 Brightness/Color 23 Playback 24 Setup 24 Connecting with other equipment Using with your computer 160 Installing the software 162 Connecting...
... with the control wheel DISP (Display Contents 39 (Exposure Comp 42 (Drive Mode 43 ISO (ISO 49 (Image Index 50 Using functions in the menu Camera 22 Image Size 23 Brightness/Color 23 Playback 24 Setup 24 Connecting with other equipment Using with your computer 160 Installing the software 162 Connecting...
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Table of contents Sample photo Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 172 Warning messages 179 Others Using the camera abroad 182 Memory card 183 "InfoLITHIUM" battery packs 185 Battery charging 187 Mount Adaptor 188 AVCHD format 190 Cleaning 191 Index Index 192 Menu Index 5GB
Table of contents Sample photo Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 172 Warning messages 179 Others Using the camera abroad 182 Memory card 183 "InfoLITHIUM" battery packs 185 Battery charging 187 Mount Adaptor 188 AVCHD format 190 Cleaning 191 Index Index 192 Menu Index 5GB
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... contents Sample photo Menu Index Sample photo "This is the scene I want to the page describing the function recommended for shooting that kind of the camera. You may find the answer by going through the sample photos listed here. Click the desired sample photo. Table of operation.
... contents Sample photo Menu Index Sample photo "This is the scene I want to the page describing the function recommended for shooting that kind of the camera. You may find the answer by going through the sample photos listed here. Click the desired sample photo. Table of operation.
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Table of contents Sample photo Shooting macro photos 33 Defocusing the background (33) 87 Adjusting the color to indoor light (87) 55 Flowers (55) 91 Lowering the amount of flash light (91) 65 Focusing manually (65) 42 Shooting subjects in better brightness (42) 49 Preventing camera-shake for indoor shots (49) 42 Making food look appealing (42) Menu Index 8GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Shooting macro photos 33 Defocusing the background (33) 87 Adjusting the color to indoor light (87) 55 Flowers (55) 91 Lowering the amount of flash light (91) 65 Focusing manually (65) 42 Shooting subjects in better brightness (42) 49 Preventing camera-shake for indoor shots (49) 42 Making food look appealing (42) Menu Index 8GB Continued r
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Table of contents Sample photo Shooting sunset/night scenes 56 Holding the camera by hand (56) 55 Shooting the red of the sunset beautifully (55) 60 Fireworks (60) 64 Trail of light (64) 48 The same scene in different brightness (48) 33 Defocusing the background (33) 46 Preventing camera-shake (46) Menu Index 10GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Shooting sunset/night scenes 56 Holding the camera by hand (56) 55 Shooting the red of the sunset beautifully (55) 60 Fireworks (60) 64 Trail of light (64) 48 The same scene in different brightness (48) 33 Defocusing the background (33) 46 Preventing camera-shake (46) Menu Index 10GB Continued r
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Table of contents Sample photo Shooting fast moving subjects 68 Following a moving subject (68) 65 Shooting the subject approaching the camera (65) 61 Expressing vigorous action (61) 45 Capturing the best moment (45) Menu Index 11GB
Table of contents Sample photo Shooting fast moving subjects 68 Following a moving subject (68) 65 Shooting the subject approaching the camera (65) 61 Expressing vigorous action (61) 45 Capturing the best moment (45) Menu Index 11GB
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When the lens is removed G Lens release button H Lens I Mount J Image sensor2) K Lens contacts2) 1) Do not cover this part during movie recording. 2) Do not touch this part directly. 12GB Continued r Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details on operation for shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap to prevent damage caused by dropping the camera. A ON/OFF (Power) switch B Shutter button (27) C AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp D Microphone1) E Flash (64) F Hook for the parts.
When the lens is removed G Lens release button H Lens I Mount J Image sensor2) K Lens contacts2) 1) Do not cover this part during movie recording. 2) Do not touch this part directly. 12GB Continued r Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details on operation for shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap to prevent damage caused by dropping the camera. A ON/OFF (Power) switch B Shutter button (27) C AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp D Microphone1) E Flash (64) F Hook for the parts.
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... D Battery cover E Battery compartment F Lock lever 14GB Continued r Index Menu Sample photo Table of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. Insert the connection plate into the battery compartment, and then pass the cord through the connection plate cover as shown below. • Make sure that... the cord is not pinched when you close the cover. You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). A Connection plate cover Use this when using screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch)....
... D Battery cover E Battery compartment F Lock lever 14GB Continued r Index Menu Sample photo Table of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. Insert the connection plate into the battery compartment, and then pass the cord through the connection plate cover as shown below. • Make sure that... the cord is not pinched when you close the cover. You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). A Connection plate cover Use this when using screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch)....
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... Icons are displayed on the control wheel (page 39). You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the screen to indicate the camera status.
... Icons are displayed on the control wheel (page 39). You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the screen to indicate the camera status.
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Table of contents Sample photo Basic operations Operating the camera The control wheel and soft keys allow you to the control wheel. Menu Index 19GB Continued r Control wheel Soft keys Control wheel When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Exposure Comp.), (Drive Mode), and ISO (ISO) functions are assigned to the control wheel. When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to use various functions of the camera.
Table of contents Sample photo Basic operations Operating the camera The control wheel and soft keys allow you to the control wheel. Menu Index 19GB Continued r Control wheel Soft keys Control wheel When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Exposure Comp.), (Drive Mode), and ISO (ISO) functions are assigned to the control wheel. When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to use various functions of the camera.
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... that allows you to the subject or condition. You can enjoy automatic shooting with a wider range of shooting functions than those of the subject. The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings. Adjusts the aperture and shutter speed. Menu Index 21GB Shoots with panoramic size. Recognizes and evaluates the...
... that allows you to the subject or condition. You can enjoy automatic shooting with a wider range of shooting functions than those of the subject. The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings. Adjusts the aperture and shutter speed. Menu Index 21GB Shoots with panoramic size. Recognizes and evaluates the...
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...the drive mode, such as shooting, playback, or other operations. Registers or changes the person to set up the basic settings for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket shooting. Table of contents Using functions in the focus.... MENU Control wheel Camera Allows you to be focused on a subject while tracking it. Selects the area to make your choice. Detects people's faces automatically, and...
...the drive mode, such as shooting, playback, or other operations. Registers or changes the person to set up the basic settings for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket shooting. Table of contents Using functions in the focus.... MENU Control wheel Camera Allows you to be focused on a subject while tracking it. Selects the area to make your choice. Detects people's faces automatically, and...
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... as metering mode, and color settings such as white balance. Adjusts the amount of movies. Changes the information to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Changes the information to express a unique atmosphere. Selects the compression format. Sets the ISO sensitivity. Corrects... Finder Display(DISP) DISP Button(Monitor) 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. Shoots the skin smoothly in [Face Detection] function. ISO White...
... as metering mode, and color settings such as white balance. Adjusts the amount of movies. Changes the information to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Changes the information to express a unique atmosphere. Selects the compression format. Sets the ISO sensitivity. Corrects... Finder Display(DISP) DISP Button(Monitor) 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. Shoots the skin smoothly in [Face Detection] function. ISO White...
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... Sets whether or not to fix the exposure when you to adjust the composition of images to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Plays back images automatically. Enlarges the image. Turns on the playback screen. Sets the color used for...
... Sets whether or not to fix the exposure when you to adjust the composition of images to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Plays back images automatically. Enlarges the image. Turns on the playback screen. Sets the color used for...
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...the shaded corners of the screen. Display Color Wide Image Playback Display USB Connection USB LUN Setting Version Demo Mode Initialize Sets camera-shake compensation. Sets whether or not to record sound when recording a movie. Compensates for high ISO sensitivity shootings. Sets ...Table of USB connection. AF Micro Adj. Sets whether or not to display wide images. Sets the date and time. Resets the camera to display the demonstration with movies. Displays the versions of the Electronic Viewfinder. Index 25GB Continued r Normally, use [Multi]. Sets whether...
...the shaded corners of the screen. Display Color Wide Image Playback Display USB Connection USB LUN Setting Version Demo Mode Initialize Sets camera-shake compensation. Sets whether or not to record sound when recording a movie. Compensates for high ISO sensitivity shootings. Sets ...Table of USB connection. AF Micro Adj. Sets whether or not to display wide images. Sets the date and time. Resets the camera to display the demonstration with movies. Displays the versions of the Electronic Viewfinder. Index 25GB Continued r Normally, use [Multi]. Sets whether...
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... to use to assign file numbers to which still images and MP4 movies are found. Folder Name Selects the folder name format in the camera. Menu Index 26GB Display Card Space Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the recordable number of contents Sample photo Memory Card Tool... New Folder Creates a new folder to still images and MP4 movies. Select Shoot. Eye-Fi Setup* Upload Settings Sets the upload function of the camera when an Eye-Fi card is used. * This setting appears when an Eye-Fi (sold separately) card is inserted in which the still image ...
... to use to assign file numbers to which still images and MP4 movies are found. Folder Name Selects the folder name format in the camera. Menu Index 26GB Display Card Space Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the recordable number of contents Sample photo Memory Card Tool... New Folder Creates a new folder to still images and MP4 movies. Select Shoot. Eye-Fi Setup* Upload Settings Sets the upload function of the camera when an Eye-Fi card is used. * This setting appears when an Eye-Fi (sold separately) card is inserted in which the still image ...
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... fully down to the situation, and adjusts the settings. 1 Look at the LCD screen or through the viewfinder, and position the camera. Press the MOVIE button again to start recording. Both the original and the trimmed images are saved (page 76). To record movies... in effect when you to shoot the image with appropriate settings. Notes • The maximum continuous recording time for recognized scene and guide • The camera recognizes (Night Scene), (Tripod Night Scene), (Night Portrait), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro), (Spotlight), (Low Brightness), or...
... fully down to the situation, and adjusts the settings. 1 Look at the LCD screen or through the viewfinder, and position the camera. Press the MOVIE button again to start recording. Both the original and the trimmed images are saved (page 76). To record movies... in effect when you to shoot the image with appropriate settings. Notes • The maximum continuous recording time for recognized scene and guide • The camera recognizes (Night Scene), (Tripod Night Scene), (Night Portrait), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro), (Spotlight), (Low Brightness), or...
