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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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... this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the camera How to use . The zmark indicates information that is shown by . This is indicated by arrows (t). Search for information by function. The default setting is ... sequence of operations is useful to the correct operation of menu items. Search for information by sample photos. The photographs used in a listing of the camera. Marks and notations used as examples of pictures in the order indicated. Search for information by keyword. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Notes...
... this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the camera How to use . The zmark indicates information that is shown by . This is indicated by arrows (t). Search for information by function. The default setting is ... sequence of operations is useful to the correct operation of menu items. Search for information by sample photos. The photographs used in a listing of the camera. Marks and notations used as examples of pictures in the order indicated. Search for information by keyword. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Notes...
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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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... photos (page 8) Shooting landscapes (page 9) Shooting sunset/night scenes (page 10) Shooting fast moving subjects (page 11) If you click on the screen of the camera. You may find the answer by going through the sample photos listed here. Click the desired sample photo.
... photos (page 8) Shooting landscapes (page 9) Shooting sunset/night scenes (page 10) Shooting fast moving subjects (page 11) If you click on the screen of the camera. You may find the answer by going through the sample photos listed here. Click the desired sample photo.
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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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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. 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. 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
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. 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. 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
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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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 When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to the control wheel. Control wheel Soft keys Control wheel When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Exposure Comp.), (Drive Mode), and ISO (ISO) 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 When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to the control wheel. Control wheel Soft keys Control wheel When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Exposure Comp.), (Drive Mode), and ISO (ISO) functions are assigned to use various functions of the camera.
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Adjusts the shutter speed to the subject or condition. You can enjoy automatic shooting with panoramic size. Shoots with the appropriate settings. The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings. Shoots with a wider range of shooting functions than those of Intelligent Auto shooting. Automatic shooting that allows ...
Adjusts the shutter speed to the subject or condition. You can enjoy automatic shooting with panoramic size. Shoots with the appropriate settings. The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings. Shoots with a wider range of shooting functions than those of Intelligent Auto shooting. Automatic shooting that allows ...
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...control wheel, and then press the center. 3 Following the instructions on the screen, select the desired item and press the center of the camera. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Sets the zoom scale of the [Zoom] feature of the control wheel to set up the basic...on a subject while tracking it. Detects people's faces automatically, and adjusts focus and exposure to fire the flash. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. 22GB Continued r Selects the autofocus method. Registers or changes the person to be given priority in the menu...
...control wheel, and then press the center. 3 Following the instructions on the screen, select the desired item and press the center of the camera. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Sets the zoom scale of the [Zoom] feature of the control wheel to set up the basic...on a subject while tracking it. Detects people's faces automatically, and adjusts focus and exposure to fire the flash. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. 22GB Continued r Selects the autofocus method. Registers or changes the person to be given priority in the menu...
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...Selects the direction to express a unique atmosphere. Adjusts the amount of panoramic images. Shoots with the desired effects to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Shoots the skin smoothly in [Face Detection] function. Changes the information to view all shooting tips. Still...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. Selects AVCHD or MP4. ISO White Balance Metering Mode Flash ...
...Selects the direction to express a unique atmosphere. Adjusts the amount of panoramic images. Shoots with the desired effects to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Shoots the skin smoothly in [Face Detection] function. Changes the information to view all shooting tips. Still...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. Selects AVCHD or MP4. ISO White Balance Metering Mode Flash ...
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... Assist MF Assist Time Color Space Sets whether or not to fix the exposure when you to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. on the playback screen. Provides zoomed images at higher magnification than with [Clear Image Zoom]. Delete Still/Movie Select Slide Show Specify Printing Image...
... Assist MF Assist Time Color Space Sets whether or not to fix the exposure when you to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. on the playback screen. Provides zoomed images at higher magnification than with [Clear Image Zoom]. Delete Still/Movie Select Slide Show Specify Printing Image...
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...Sets the level of the LCD 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 display the demonstration with movies. Selects a first-displayed menu from the top menu or the...Bright. Displays the versions of the control wheel. AF Micro Adj. Assigns functions to preferentially-track a certain face or not when the camera detects that face during movie recording. Aber. Selects the sound produced when you are using the LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor (sold separately). Sets...
...Sets the level of the LCD 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 display the demonstration with movies. Selects a first-displayed menu from the top menu or the...Bright. Displays the versions of the control wheel. AF Micro Adj. Assigns functions to preferentially-track a certain face or not when the camera detects that face during movie recording. Aber. Selects the sound produced when you are using the LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor (sold separately). Sets...
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... a new folder to still images and MP4 movies. Folder Name Selects the folder name format in which the still image is inserted in the camera. Recover Image DB Repairs the image database file when inconsistencies are recorded. 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 stored. Menu Index 26GB File Number ...
... a new folder to still images and MP4 movies. Folder Name Selects the folder name format in which the still image is inserted in the camera. Recover Image DB Repairs the image database file when inconsistencies are recorded. 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 stored. Menu Index 26GB File Number ...
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...original and the trimmed images are saved (page 76). 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...ambient temperatures or recording conditions. z On Scene Recognition The Scene Recognition function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and allows you bought the camera is explained here. Press the MOVIE button again to shoot. The Scene Recognition function ...
...original and the trimmed images are saved (page 76). 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...ambient temperatures or recording conditions. z On Scene Recognition The Scene Recognition function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and allows you bought the camera is explained here. Press the MOVIE button again to shoot. The Scene Recognition function ...