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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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...in this handbook In this handbook, the sequence of the camera. Marks and notations used as examples of pictures in the order indicated. Operate the camera in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the camera How to use this handbook Click on a button at... upper right on using this camera. This is convenient when searching for information by keyword....
...in this handbook In this handbook, the sequence of the camera. Marks and notations used as examples of pictures in the order indicated. Operate the camera in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the camera How to use this handbook Click on a button at... upper right on using this camera. This is convenient when searching for information by keyword....
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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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...) Shooting fast moving subjects (page 11) If you click on a photo, the screen will jump to the shooting tips displayed on the screen of the camera. Refer to those descriptions in addition to the page describing the function recommended for details of operation. Click the desired sample photo. Table of contents...
...) Shooting fast moving subjects (page 11) If you click on a photo, the screen will jump to the shooting tips displayed on the screen of the camera. Refer to those descriptions in addition to the page describing the function recommended for details of operation. Click the desired sample photo. Table of contents...
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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 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.
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You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). Insert the connection plate into the battery compartment, and then pass the cord through the ... cover. C Speaker 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. B Tripod socket hole • Use a tripod with a screw length of contents A Connection plate cover Use this when using screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).
You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). Insert the connection plate into the battery compartment, and then pass the cord through the ... cover. C Speaker 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. B Tripod socket hole • Use a tripod with a screw length of contents A Connection plate cover Use this when using screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).
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... charge in progress AF illuminator Live view 16GB Continued r You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the screen to indicate the camera status. Shooting standby A Display P A S M Indication Shoot Mode Scene Selection Sample photo Menu Index Graphic Display 4 Movie recording Scene Recognition icon Memory card/Upload 100 123Min...
... charge in progress AF illuminator Live view 16GB Continued r You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the screen to indicate the camera status. Shooting standby A Display P A S M Indication Shoot Mode Scene Selection Sample photo Menu Index Graphic Display 4 Movie recording Scene Recognition icon Memory card/Upload 100 123Min...
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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. Table of contents Sample photo Basic operations Operating the camera The control wheel and soft keys allow you to the control wheel. When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to use various functions of the camera. 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. Table of contents Sample photo Basic operations Operating the camera The control wheel and soft keys allow you to the control wheel. When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to use various functions of the camera. Menu Index 19GB Continued r
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... chooses the best image. You can enjoy automatic shooting with preset settings according to the subject or condition. Adjusts the aperture and shutter speed. The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings. Adjusts the shutter speed to customize settings, except for the exposure (shutter speed and aperture). Shoots by...
... chooses the best image. You can enjoy automatic shooting with preset settings according to the subject or condition. Adjusts the aperture and shutter speed. The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings. Adjusts the shutter speed to customize settings, except for the exposure (shutter speed and aperture). Shoots by...
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...focus on the screen, select the desired item and press the center of the control wheel to set up the basic settings for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as shooting, playback, or other operations. 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 MENU Control wheel Camera Allows you to make your choice. Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode...
...focus on the screen, select the desired item and press the center of the control wheel to set up the basic settings for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as shooting, playback, or other operations. 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 MENU Control wheel Camera Allows you to make your choice. Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode...
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...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 the aspect ratio. Selects the image size of the... Brightness/Color Allows you to the ambient light conditions. Selects the image processing method. Image Size Allows you to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Corrects the brightness or contrast automatically. Selects AVCHD or MP4. Changes the information to be displayed on...
...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 the aspect ratio. Selects the image size of the... Brightness/Color Allows you to the ambient light conditions. Selects the image processing method. Image Size Allows you to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Corrects the brightness or contrast automatically. Selects AVCHD or MP4. Changes the information to be displayed on...
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... images that helps you to assist auto-focusing in red. Enlarges the image. Switches the information to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Menu Index Setup Allows you to be displayed on the playback screen. Provides pre-flash before shooting when using the flash, to show the...
... images that helps you to assist auto-focusing in red. Enlarges the image. Switches the information to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Menu Index Setup Allows you to be displayed on the playback screen. Provides pre-flash before shooting when using the flash, to show the...
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...Start Time LCD Brightness Viewfinder Bright. 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 wide images. Selects the color of the LCD screen. Sets the noise ...is no lens. Sets the brightness of the LCD screen. Normally, use [Multi]. Displays the versions of the screen. Resets the camera to record sound when recording a movie. Compensates for high ISO sensitivity shootings. Sets whether or not to the default settings. Reduces ...
...Start Time LCD Brightness Viewfinder Bright. 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 wide images. Selects the color of the LCD screen. Sets the noise ...is no lens. Sets the brightness of the LCD screen. Normally, use [Multi]. Displays the versions of the screen. Resets the camera to record sound when recording a movie. Compensates for high ISO sensitivity shootings. Sets whether or not to the default settings. Reduces ...
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Folder Selects the recording folder to which still images and MP4 movies 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. New Folder Creates a ...of contents Sample photo Memory Card Tool Format Formats the memory card. Menu Index 26GB Folder Name Selects the folder name format in the camera. File Number Selects the method to use to assign file numbers to still images and MP4 movies. Table of still images on the memory...
Folder Selects the recording folder to which still images and MP4 movies 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. New Folder Creates a ...of contents Sample photo Memory Card Tool Format Formats the memory card. Menu Index 26GB Folder Name Selects the folder name format in the camera. File Number Selects the method to use to assign file numbers to still images and MP4 movies. Table of still images on the memory...
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... shorten depending on the ambient temperatures or recording conditions. To record movies, press the MOVIE button to stop recording. The camera makes decisions appropriate to focus on the LCD screen when the scene is recognized. 27GB Continued r 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),...
... shorten depending on the ambient temperatures or recording conditions. To record movies, press the MOVIE button to stop recording. The camera makes decisions appropriate to focus on the LCD screen when the scene is recognized. 27GB Continued r 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),...