Handbook
Page 1
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
Handbook
Page 2
... limitations relevant to the correct operation of the camera. The zmark indicates information that is convenient when searching for information by . Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Notes on the cover and each page to jump to the corresponding page. The photographs used in the order indicated. The default setting... a function you want to use this handbook Click on a button at upper right on using this handbook, the sequence of operations is indicated by sample photos. Operate the camera in this handbook In this camera.
... limitations relevant to the correct operation of the camera. The zmark indicates information that is convenient when searching for information by . Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Notes on the cover and each page to jump to the corresponding page. The photographs used in the order indicated. The default setting... a function you want to use this handbook Click on a button at upper right on using this handbook, the sequence of operations is indicated by sample photos. Operate the camera in this handbook In this camera.
Handbook
Page 3
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
Handbook
Page 4
Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Using functions with the mode dial Intelligent Auto 51 Superior Auto 53 Scene Selection 55 Sweep Panorama 57 Manual Exposure 59 Shutter Priority ...
Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Using functions with the mode dial Intelligent Auto 51 Superior Auto 53 Scene Selection 55 Sweep Panorama 57 Manual Exposure 59 Shutter Priority ...
Handbook
Page 5
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
Handbook
Page 6
... is the scene I want to capture in addition to the shooting tips displayed on a photo, the screen will jump to those descriptions in a photo, but how can I do?" Shooting people (page 7) Shooting macro photos (page 8) Shooting landscapes (page 9) Shooting sunset/night scenes (page 10) Shooting fast moving subjects (page 11) If you click...
... is the scene I want to capture in addition to the shooting tips displayed on a photo, the screen will jump to those descriptions in a photo, but how can I do?" Shooting people (page 7) Shooting macro photos (page 8) Shooting landscapes (page 9) Shooting sunset/night scenes (page 10) Shooting fast moving subjects (page 11) If you click...
Handbook
Page 7
Table of contents Sample photo Menu Shooting people 33 A person stands out, while backgrounds blurred away (33) 74 A happy smile (74) 55 A person in front of night view (55) 46 A group photo (46, 47) 77 A person with soft skin tones (77) 48 The same scene with different brightness (48) 56 A person in candle light (56) 49 A moving person (49) 64 A person lit from behind (64) Index 7GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu Shooting people 33 A person stands out, while backgrounds blurred away (33) 74 A happy smile (74) 55 A person in front of night view (55) 46 A group photo (46, 47) 77 A person with soft skin tones (77) 48 The same scene with different brightness (48) 56 A person in candle light (56) 49 A moving person (49) 64 A person lit from behind (64) Index 7GB Continued r
Handbook
Page 8
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
Handbook
Page 9
Table of contents Sample photo Menu Shooting landscapes 42 The sky in vivid colors (42) 61 Running water (61) 96 Vivid green colors (96) 96 Colored leaves (96) 57 Panoramic photos (57) 92 Scenery with a wide range of brightness (92) 92 Light outdoors shot from a dark interior (92) 33 Defocusing the background (33) 111 Keeping your shot level (111) Index 9GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu Shooting landscapes 42 The sky in vivid colors (42) 61 Running water (61) 96 Vivid green colors (96) 96 Colored leaves (96) 57 Panoramic photos (57) 92 Scenery with a wide range of brightness (92) 92 Light outdoors shot from a dark interior (92) 33 Defocusing the background (33) 111 Keeping your shot level (111) Index 9GB Continued r
Handbook
Page 10
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
Handbook
Page 11
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
Handbook
Page 12
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. 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.
Handbook
Page 13
H Charge lamp I Soft key C (20) J Control wheel (19) 1) For details on compatible accessories of contents Sample photo Menu Index A Multi Interface Shoe1)2) B FINDER/LCD button • You can also be used. Operations with other manufactures' accessories are not guaranteed. A (Flash pop-up) ... slot 2) Accessories for the Accessory Shoe can also be attached using a Shoe Adaptor (sold separately). 13GB Continued r Table of the Multi Interface Shoe, visit the Sony web site in your area, or consult your...
H Charge lamp I Soft key C (20) J Control wheel (19) 1) For details on compatible accessories of contents Sample photo Menu Index A Multi Interface Shoe1)2) B FINDER/LCD button • You can also be used. Operations with other manufactures' accessories are not guaranteed. A (Flash pop-up) ... slot 2) Accessories for the Accessory Shoe can also be attached using a Shoe Adaptor (sold separately). 13GB Continued r Table of the Multi Interface Shoe, visit the Sony web site in your area, or consult your...
Handbook
Page 14
... secure the camera to tripods using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). 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. A Connection plate cover Use this when using screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).
... secure the camera to tripods using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). 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. A Connection plate cover Use this when using screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).
Handbook
Page 15
Sample photo Menu Index 15GB Table of contents Lens E 18 - 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS A Hood index B Focusing ring C Zooming ring D Focal-length scale E Focal-length index F Lens contacts1) G Mounting index 1) Do not touch this part directly.
Sample photo Menu Index 15GB Table of contents Lens E 18 - 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS A Hood index B Focusing ring C Zooming ring D Focal-length scale E Focal-length index F Lens contacts1) G Mounting index 1) Do not touch this part directly.
Handbook
Page 16
... List of movies 100% Remaining battery Flash charge in progress AF illuminator Live view 16GB Continued r 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 20M 17M 10M 8.4M 5.0M 4.2M Number of recordable still images...
... List of movies 100% Remaining battery Flash charge in progress AF illuminator Live view 16GB Continued r 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 20M 17M 10M 8.4M 5.0M 4.2M Number of recordable still images...
Handbook
Page 17
... Aperture value Metered manual Exposure compensation ISO sensitivity AE lock Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator Recording time of the movie (m:s) 17GB Continued r Index Menu Sample photo Table of contents Display 101-0012 B Display C Display ±0.0 Indication Does not record sound during movie recording Wind noise reduction is activated SteadyShot/SteadyShot warning...
... Aperture value Metered manual Exposure compensation ISO sensitivity AE lock Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator Recording time of the movie (m:s) 17GB Continued r Index Menu Sample photo Table of contents Display 101-0012 B Display C Display ±0.0 Indication Does not record sound during movie recording Wind noise reduction is activated SteadyShot/SteadyShot warning...
Handbook
Page 18
Histogram Sample photo Menu Index 18GB Table of contents Display Indication 2013-1-1 9:30AM Recorded date/time of the image 12/12 Image number/Number of images in the view mode Appears when HDR did not work on the image. Appears when [Picture Effect] did not work on the image.
Histogram Sample photo Menu Index 18GB Table of contents Display Indication 2013-1-1 9:30AM Recorded date/time of the image 12/12 Image number/Number of images in the view mode Appears when HDR did not work on the image. Appears when [Picture Effect] did not work on the image.
Handbook
Page 19
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 the control wheel. Table of contents Sample photo Basic operations Operating the camera The control wheel and soft keys allow you 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. When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) 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 use various functions of the camera.
Handbook
Page 20
... function shown at the lower right corner of the screen, press soft key B. A In this handbook, the soft keys are displayed on the screen. Sample photo Menu Index When options are indicated by turning or pressing the top/bottom/right/left parts of the control wheel following the on-screen display...
... function shown at the lower right corner of the screen, press soft key B. A In this handbook, the soft keys are displayed on the screen. Sample photo Menu Index When options are indicated by turning or pressing the top/bottom/right/left parts of the control wheel following the on-screen display...