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  • Sony ILCE-3000K/BM | 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
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    is indicated by . Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to the correct operation of the camera. The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. The zmark indicates information that is useful to know. 2GB
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    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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    photo Menu Index Using functions with the mode dial Intelligent Auto 51 Superior Auto 53 Scene Selection 55 Sweep Panorama 57 Manual 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
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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
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    moving subjects (page 11) If you click on a photo, the screen will jump to the page describing the function recommended for shooting that kind of photo. Refer to those descriptions in addition to the shooting tips displayed on the screen of the camera. See the pages in parentheses for details of
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    (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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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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
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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for 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
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    contents Sample photo Menu Index visit the Sony web site in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Accessories F Memory card/terminal cover G Multi/Micro USB Terminal (165) Supports Micro USB compatible device. H Charge lamp I Memory card insertion slot
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    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. C Speaker D Battery cover E Battery compartment F Lock lever 14GB Continued r Index Menu Sample photo Table of contents
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    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
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    camera status. You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the control wheel (page 39). Shooting standby A Display P A S M Indication Shoot Mode Scene Selection Sample photo movies 100% Remaining battery Flash charge in progress AF illuminator Live view 16GB Continued r
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    Database file error Zoom magnification Smart Zoom Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom View mode (Still/Movie Select) Playback folder ISO200 REC 0:12 Indication Focus status Shutter speed Aperture value Metered manual Exposure compensation ISO sensitivity AE lock Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator
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    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
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    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. Control wheel Soft keys Control wheel When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Exposure Comp.), (Drive Mode), and ISO (ISO) functions are
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    setting items. Your selection is determined when you press the center of the control wheel. The arrow means you can turn the control wheel. Sample photo Menu Index When options are displayed on the screen, you can browse through them by turning or pressing the top/bottom/right/left parts of
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    Table of contents Sample photo Mode dial Select a shooting mode based on the subject. 1 Turn the mode dial and set to the desired shooting mode. (Superior Auto) (Intelligent Auto) (Scene Selection) (Sweep Panorama) (Manual Exposure) (Shutter Priority) (Aperture Priority) (Program Auto) Shoots
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    camera as a whole, or execute functions such as shooting, playback, or other operations. Sample photo instructions on the screen, select the desired item and press the center of the control wheel to make your choice. MENU Control wheel Camera Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Selects the
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    photo Menu Auto Object Framing Soft Skin Effect Shooting Tip List LCD Display (DISP) Finder Display(DISP) DISP Button(Monitor) When shooting faces, close-up (macro) subjects, or subjects tracked by [Tracking Focus], the camera the color temperature according to the ambient light conditions.
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    Table of contents Sample photo Playback Allows you to set playback functions. Delete Still/ or change the camera settings. Shooting Settings AEL w/ shutter AF Illuminator Red Eye Reduction Live View Display Auto Review Grid Line Peaking Level Peaking Color Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom S. Auto
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    photo Menu SteadyShot Release w/o Lens High ISO NR Lens Comp.: Shading Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber. Lens Guide Display Power Save Power Saving Start Time LCD Brightness Viewfinder Bright. Display Color Wide Image Playback Display USB Connection USB LUN Setting Version Demo Mode Initialize Sets camera
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    Table of contents Sample photo Memory Card Tool Format Formats the memory card. File Number Selects the method on the memory card. 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
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    photo Menu Index Shooting images Shooting images with the settings in effect when you bought the camera is explained here. The camera approximately 29 minutes (limited by product specifications). • The continuous recording time of for recognized scene and guide • The camera recognizes (Night Scene
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    Table of contents Sample photo z Tips for shooting a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on When the camera cannot focus on the glass. - The subject is moving quickly. - The subject reflects light such as mirror, or has shiny surfaces. - The subject is flashing. - The subject
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    Table of contents Sample photo Playing back images Plays back the recorded images. 1 Press the ( /bottom. * The movie is played back frame-by-frame. Notes • Panoramic images shot on other cameras may not be played back properly. z Displaying a desired folder To select a desired folder, select
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    Table of contents Sample photo Enlarged playback A portion of a still image can be enlarged during playback. This is convenient to check the focus condition of a recorded still image. You can
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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Deleting images You can delete the image displayed. 1 While displaying the image you want to delete, select (Delete). 2 Select OK. Select to quit
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    color. Adjusts the vividness. Selects the desired effect filter for shooting. Notes • The [Photo Creativity] function is only available when an E-mount lens is mounted. • The [Photo [Photo Creativity] mode is activated, several items that have been set on the menu become invalid. • When the camera
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    effect. 1 Set the shooting mode to (Intelligent Auto) or 2 Select (Photo Creativity). 3 Select [Bkground Defocus]. 4 Defocus the background. : You can focus range available depends on the lens used. • The defocusing effect may not be noticeable, depending on the lens or the distance between the
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    Brightness You can adjust the brightness easily in [Photo Creativity]. 1 Set the shooting mode to (Intelligent Auto) or 2 Select (Photo Creativity). 3 Select [Brightness]. 4 Select the desired brightness. : You can make images brighter. : You can make images darker. Select [AUTO] to restore to
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    Table of contents Sample photo Color You can adjust the color easily in [Photo Creativity]. 1 Set the shooting mode to (Intelligent Auto) or 2 Select (Photo Creativity). 3 Select [Color]. 4 Select the desired color. : You can make the color warm. : You can make the color cool. Select [AUTO] to
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    Vividness You can adjust the vividness easily in [Photo Creativity]. 1 Set the shooting mode to (Intelligent Auto) or 2 Select (Photo Creativity). 3 Select [Vividness]. 4 Select the desired vividness. : You can make images vivid. : You can make images faint. Select [AUTO] to restore to the original
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    Index (Posterization: Creates a high contrast, abstract look by Color) heavily emphasizing primary colors. (Posterization: Creates a high contrast, abstract look in B/W) black and white. (Retro Photo) Creates the look of an aged photo with sepia color tones and faded contrast. (Soft High-key
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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu (Partial Color: Creates an image which retains the color Red) red, but converts others to black and white. (Partial Color: Green) Creates an image which retains the color green, but converts others to black and white. (Partial Color: Creates an image which
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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Using functions with the control wheel DISP (Display Contents) Using the control wheel: 1 Press DISP (Display Contents) on the control wheel repeatedly to select the desired mode. Using the Menu: 1 During shooting, MENU t [Camera] t [LCD Display (DISP)/Finder
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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Histogram Displays the luminance distribution graphically. Finder Display(DISP) Disp. Basic Info Shows basic recording information on the viewfinder. Histogram Displays the luminance distribution
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    Table of contents Sample photo z What is histogram? The histogram displays the luminance distribution that shows how many pixels of a particular brightness exist in the picture. Brighter image will make the entire histogram shift to the right side, and darker image to the left side. Flashing R
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    = too little light Darker image • To shoot subjects in brighter tones, set the exposure compensation to the + side. To make photos of food look more appealing, shoot the food a little brighter than usual and try to use a white background. • If you want to capture a blue sky in vivid colors, set the
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    Table of contents Sample photo Drive Mode You can set the drive mode, such as continuous, self-timer, or bracket shooting. 1 (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t desired mode. Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t desired mode. (Single Shooting) (Cont. Shooting) (Spd Priority Cont.) (Self-timer
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    Table of contents Sample photo Cont. Shooting Shoots images continuously while you keep pressing the shutter button. 1 (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Cont. Shooting]. Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Cont. Shooting]. Notes • You cannot use [Cont. Shooting] with the following
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    photo Spd Priority Cont. The camera continues to shoot as long as the shutter button is pressed. You can continuously shoot at a rate faster than that of [Cont. Shooting] (max. approximately 3.5 images per second*). * When an E 18 - 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens (supplied) is attached to the ILCE-3000
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    Table of contents Sample photo Self-timer 1 (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Self-timer]. Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Self-timer]. -timer: 2 Sec) Sets the 2-second delay self-timer. This reduces the camera-shake caused by pressing the shutter button. Notes • You cannot use [Self-
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    Table of contents Sample photo Self-timer(Cont) Continuously shoots 3 images after 10 seconds. You can choose the best shot from 3 shots taken. 1 (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Self-timer(Cont)]. Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Self-timer(Cont)]. When you press the shutter button,
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    , after recording. Sample photo Menu Index 1 (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Bracket: Cont.]. Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] in [Picture Effect] • The last shot is shown on the auto review. • In [Manual Exposure], the exposure is shifted by adjusting the shutter speed. • When you
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    Sample photo Menu ISO Sets the luminous sensitivity. 1 ISO (ISO) on the control wheel t desired setting. Or, MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [ISO] t desired setting. (ISO AUTO) 100/200/400/800/ 1600/3200/6400/ 12800/16000 Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. Sets the sensitivity to light of
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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Image Index Displays multiple images at the same time. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to the playback mode. 2 Press (Image Index) on
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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Using functions with the mode dial Intelligent Auto The camera analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings. 1 Set the shooting mode to Auto). (Intelligent 2 Point the camera to the subject. When the camera recognizes the scene,
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    Auto] or [Superior Auto] mode. Using the [Photo Creativity] menu, you can change the settings with easy that is difficult to focus on When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the is moving quickly. - The subject reflects light such as mirror, or has shiny surfaces. - The subject
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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Superior Auto The camera automatically recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions, and the appropriate settings are set automatically. The camera shoots images with a wider range of shooting functions than those of Intelligent Auto shooting, such as Auto
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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index z Photo Creativity You can access the [Photo Creativity] menu by pressing the bottom part of the control wheel in [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto] mode. Using the [Photo Creativity] menu, you can change the settings with easy operations and achieve
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    Sample photo Menu Scene ) Shoots the entire range of scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors. (Macro) Shoots close-ups of the subjects such as flowers, that the subject looks as if it is standing still. The camera shoots images continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Shoots the
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    of contents Sample photo Menu (Night Scene) Shoots night scenes without losing the dark atmosphere. (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
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    photo Menu Index 1 Set the shooting mode to (Sweep Panorama). 2 Turn the control wheel to select a shooting direction. 3 Point the camera • Under low light conditions, panoramic images may be blurred. • Under flickering lights such as fluorescent light, the brightness or color of the combined
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    water falls. - Subjects with the sun or electric lights, etc. that are much brighter than surroundings. • [Sweep Panorama] recording may be discontinued in the following situations: - You pan the camera too fast or too slow. - There is too much camera-shake. z Tips for shooting a panoramic image Pan
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    (metered manual). Toward +: Images become brighter. Toward -: Images become darker. 0: Appropriate exposure analyzed by the camera 4 Adjust lens (sold separately), you can adjust the shutter speed and aperture when focusing manually during movie recording. • If you shoot an image using the camera
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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index BULB You can shoot trails with long exposure. BULB is suitable for shooting trails of light, such as fireworks. 1 Set the shooting mode to (Manual Exposure). 2 Select the shutter speed by pressing the bottom of the control wheel. 3 Turn the control wheel
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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Shutter Priority You can express the movement of a • When using an A-mount lens (sold separately), you can adjust the shutter speed when focusing manually during movie recording. • If you shoot an image using the camera's fastest shutter speed, the screen
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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Aperture Priority You can shoot by differ from the actual image being shot. • When using an A-mount lens (sold separately), you can adjust the aperture when focusing manually during movie recording. z Aperture Smaller F-value (opening the aperture)
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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Program Auto While exposure (shutter speed and aperture) is adjusted by the camera automatically, you can set shooting functions such as ISO sensitivity, Creative Style, D-Range optimizer. 1 Set the shooting mode to (Program Auto). 2 Set the shooting
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    the light of the flash. Remove the lens hood when using the flash. • When using the flash, shoot the subject at a distance of 1 m (3.3 feet) or greater. • When shooting a backlit subject, select [Fill-flash]. The flash will operate even in bright daylight, and make faces come out brighter. Index
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    the exact distance between the camera and the subject, refer to the position of the horizontal line. The distance from the lens contact surface to the image sensor is about 18 mm (23/32 in.). * The image sensor is the part that converts the light source to a digital signal. • If the subject is
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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index DMF (Direct Manual Focus) 1 MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t [DMF]. 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically. 3 Keep the shutter button halfway down, rotate the focusing ring of the lens to achieve a sharper focus. Notes • [
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    photo Menu Autofocus Area Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Autofocus Area] t desired mode. (Multi) (Center) The camera . But, if you use an E-mount lens and press the shutter button half way down
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    Table of contents Sample photo Autofocus Mode Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Autofocus Mode] t desired mode. (Single-shot AF) (Continuous AF) The camera focuses and the focus is locked when you press the shutter button halfway down. Use this
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    the subject and the background is poor. - It is dark. - The ambient light changes. • When [Tracking Focus] is activated, the custom setting of soft key - [Sweep Panorama] - [Manual Focus] - The zoom feature of the camera z Tracking the face you want to shoot The camera stops tracking a subject when
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    can be set with the [Zoom] feature of the camera depends on the setting of [Image Size] (page 80), [Clear Image Zoom] (page 114), or [Digital Zoom] (page 115). 1 When using a zoom lens, magnify the image with the zoom ring. 2 MENU t [Camera] t [Zoom] t desired value. The zoom features available with
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    Table of contents Sample photo Your purpose Clear Digital Image Zoom scale with optical zoom Image the optical zoom range of your lens. When [Digital Zoom] is set to [On], the camera zooms in at the [Digital Zoom] range. • When you use the zoom feature of the camera, the setting of [Autofocus
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    photo Menu Face Detection Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, exposure, flash settings and perform image processing automatically. You can select the priority face to be focused on. Face Detection frame (white) When the camera [Manual Focus] - The zoom feature of the camera •
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    photo Menu Face Registration If you register faces in advance, the camera can detect the registered face as a priority when [Face Detection] is set to [On (Regist. Faces)]. 1 MENU t [Camera 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Face Registration] t [New Registration]. 2 Align the guide frame with the face
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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Smile Shutter [Manual Focus] • If you set [Smile Shutter] to [On] while the zoom feature of the camera is being used, the [Zoom] feature of the camera is
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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index z Tips for better capturing of smiles 1 Do not cover the eyes with the front hair. Do not obscure the face by a hat, masks, sunglasses, etc. 2 Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be as level as possible. Keep the eyes narrowed. 3 Give
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    photo Menu Auto Object Framing When the camera the auto review screen. (Off) (Auto) Does not use the [Auto Object Framing] function. (The camera saves only [Cont. Shooting] - [Spd Priority Cont.] - [Bracket: Cont.] - [Manual Focus] - [Soft Focus], [HDR Painting], [Rich-tone Mono.], [Miniature]
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    Table of contents Sample photo Soft Skin Effect Sets the effect used for shooting the skin smoothly in the [Face Detection] function. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Soft Skin Effect] t [On]. 2 To set the intensity of the Soft Skin Effect, OPTION t desired setting. (On) (Off) Uses the [Soft Skin Effect]
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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Shooting Tip List Allows you to search through all shooting tips in the camera. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Shooting Tip List]. 2 Search for the desired shooting tip. Turn the control wheel to scroll the text up and down. 78GB
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    Table of contents Sample photo DISP Button(Monitor) Allows you to select the screen display modes that can be selected with [Display Contents] (page 39) in shooting mode. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [DISP Button(Monitor)]. 2 Select the desired mode. The items marked with are available. Graphic Display
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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Image Size The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you record an image. The larger the image
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    Table of contents z Tips for selecting the image size The images appear differently, depending on the mode selected. Standard Wide The images are scrolled when you press the center of the control wheel. Sample photo Menu Index 81GB
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    :9 Standard aspect ratio. Suitable for prints. For viewing on a high-definition TV. Notes • You cannot set this item when shooting in [Sweep Panorama] mode. Sample photo Menu Index 82GB
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    of contents Sample photo Menu Quality Selects the is raw data that has not been through any kind of digital processing. RAW files are different from more general file formats such Converter" in order to open a RAW image recorded on this camera. With this software, a RAW image can be opened and
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    Table of contents Panorama Direction Sets the direction to pan the camera when you shoot [Sweep Panorama] images. 1 MENU t [Image Size] t [Panorama Direction] t desired mode. (Right) (Left) (Up) (Down) Pan the camera in the direction you set. Sample photo Menu Index 84GB
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    photo scanning system, Dolby Digital audio, and the AVCHD scanning system, Dolby Digital audio, and the camera is a 1080 60i-compatible device camera. 1080 60i-compatible device: 60i 1080 50i-compatible device: 50i z Playing movies on other devices This camera camera format This camera also uses MPEG
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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Record Setting Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality for movies are output as 60i/50i. z Checking 60i or 50i To check if your camera is a 1080 60i-compatible device or 1080 50i-compatible device, check for the following marks on the bottom of
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    white balance to suit a specific light source, see the explanation on each mode. AWB (Auto WB) The camera automatically detects the light source and adjusts the color tones. (Daylight) (Shade) (Cloudy) When you select an option to suit a specific light source, the color tones are adjusted for
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    Sample photo Menu z Effects of lighting conditions The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. The color tones are adjusted automatically, but you can also adjust them manually using the [White Balance] function. Weather/ lighting Characteristics of light Daylight
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    photo Menu Index Custom White Balance 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t [Custom Setup]. 2 Hold the camera so that the white area fully covers the AF area located in the center, and then press the shutter button down. The shutter clicks and the calibrated values (color temperature
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    photo Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Metering Mode] t desired mode. (Multi) (Center) (Spot) Measures light ] - The zoom feature of the camera - [Smile Shutter] Menu Index 90GB
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    light along with the change of the shutter speed and aperture. 1 Press the (Flash pop-up) button to pop up the flash. 2 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Flash Comp.] t desired value. Selecting higher values (+ side) makes the flash level higher and images brighter the camera by changing the flash light
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    of contents Sample photo Menu DRO/Auto HDR Corrects the brightness or contrast. 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [DRO/Auto HDR] t desired mode. (Off) (D-Range Opt.) (Auto HDR) Does not use [DRO/Auto HDR]. By dividing the image into small areas, the camera analyzes the contrast of light and shadow
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    Table of contents Sample photo Auto HDR Widens the range (gradations) so that you can record from bright parts to dark parts in correct brightness (HDR: High Dynamic Range). 1 image with proper exposure and 1 overlaid image are recorded. 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [DRO/Auto HDR] t [Auto HDR]. 2
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    the look of an aged photo with sepia color tones and faded contrast. Index (Soft Highkey) Creates an image with the indicated atmosphere: bright, transparent, ethereal, tender, soft. (Partial Color) Creates an image which retains a specific color, but converts others to black and white. You can
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    (Soft Focus) Creates an image filled with a soft lighting effect. You can set the intensity of the effect with OPTION. Sample photo (HDR Painting) (Rich-tone Mono.) Creates the look of a painting, enhancing the colors and details. The camera releases the shutter 3 times. You can set the
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    contents Sample photo Menu Creative Style Allows you to select the desired image processing. You can adjust exposure (shutter speed and aperture) as you like with [Creative Style], unlike with [Scene Selection] where the camera adjusts the exposure. 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Creative Style
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    Table of contents Sample photo Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. 1 MENU t [Playback] t [Delete] t desired mode. Multiple Img. All in Folder All AVCHD view files Deletes the
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    Select] t desired mode. Folder View(Still) Folder View(MP4) AVCHD View Displays still images by folder. Displays MP4 movies by folder. Displays AVCHD movies. Sample photo Menu Index 98GB
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    Table of contents Sample photo Slide Show Plays back images automatically. 1 MENU t [Playback] t [Slide Show] t desired mode t OK. Repeat On Off Interval 1 Sec 3 Sec 5 Sec 10 Sec 30 Sec Plays
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    Table of contents Sample photo Specify Printing You can specify which still images you shot on the memory card that you want to print out later. The (Print order) mark is displayed on registered images (DPOF: Digital Print Order Format). 1 MENU t [Playback] t [Specify Printing] t desired
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    Table of contents Sample photo Image Index Selects the number of images to be displayed on the index. 1 MENU t [Playback] t [Image Index] t desired mode. 6 Images Displays 6 images. 12 Images Displays
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    Table of contents Sample photo Enlarge Image You can check the focus by enlarging a portion of the playback image. 1 MENU t [Playback] t [ Enlarge Image]. 2 Adjust the scaling by turning the control
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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Rotate Rotates a still image counter-clockwise. Use this Movies - Protected images • You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras. • When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the
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    Table of contents Sample photo Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed on protected images. 1 MENU t [Playback] t [Protect] t desired mode. Multiple Img. Applies or cancels the
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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Volume Settings Adjusts the sound volume of movies in 8 steps. 1 MENU t [Playback] t [Volume Settings] t desired value. z Adjusting the volume during playback The [Volume
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    Table of contents Sample photo AEL w/ shutter Sets whether or not to fix the exposure when you is set to [Continuous AF], the [Off] settings for [AEL w/ shutter] is invalid, and the camera fixes the exposure for the first image when you press the shutter button halfway down. In [Cont. Shooting]
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    photo AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The red AF illuminator allows the camera Selection] - [Sweep Panorama] - Movie recording - Using an A-mount lens (sold separately). • When the AF illuminator is used, the setting of
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    Table of contents Sample photo Red Eye Reduction When using the flash, it is fired 2 or more times before causes the red-eye phenomenon? Pupils become dilated in dark environments. Flash light is reflected off the blood vessels at the back of the eye (retina), causing the "red-eye" phenomenon
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    Table of contents Sample photo Live View Display Sets whether or not to show images altered with ] mode. Notes • You can select [Setting Effect OFF] in the following shooting modes only: - [Manual Exposure] - [Shutter Priority] - [Aperture Priority] - [Program Auto] • When setting [Live View
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    photo Auto Review You can check the recorded image on the LCD screen right after the shooting. You can change the displayed time. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Auto Review not display. Notes • In auto review, the image will not be displayed line does not appear in auto review. • Before the image is displayed
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    Table of contents Sample photo Grid Line Sets whether the grid line is displayed or not. The grid line will help you to adjust the composition of images. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [
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    Table of contents Sample photo Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color in manual focus. This function is useful for macro or not use the peaking function. Notes • Since the camera judges that sharp areas are in focus, the peaking level differs depending on the
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    peaking function in manual focus. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Peaking Color] t desired setting. White Red Yellow Enhances outlines in white. Enhances outlines in red. Enhances outlines in yellow. Notes • This function cannot be set when [Peaking Level] is set to [Off]. Sample photo Menu Index 113GB
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    Table of contents Sample photo Clear Image Zoom Sets whether or not to use [Clear Image Zoom] when the zoom feature of the camera is used (page 70). Provides a higher-quality zoomed image than with [Digital Zoom]. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Clear Image Zoom] t desired setting. On Uses the [Clear Image
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    Table of contents Sample photo Digital Zoom Sets whether to use [Digital Zoom] or not when the zoom feature of the camera is used (page 70). Provides zoomed images at higher magnification than with [Clear Image Zoom] but the image quality deteriorates compared to [Clear Image Zoom].
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    Table of contents Sample photo S. Auto Image Extract. Sets whether or not to save all the images that were shot continuously in [Superior Auto] mode. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [S. Auto Image Extract.] t desired setting. Auto Off Saves 1 appropriate image selected by the camera. Saves all of the images
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    Table of contents Sample photo MF Assist Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to make manual-focusing easier. This works in the [Manual Focus] or [DMF] mode. 1 movie recording. • When an A-mount lens (sold separately) is attached, pressing (soft key) will enlarge the image.
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    Table of contents Sample photo MF Assist Time Sets the length of time the image will be shown in an expanded form for the [MF Assist] function. 1 MENU t . Notes • This function cannot be set when [MF Assist] is set to [Off]. • This item is available only with an E-mount lens. Menu Index 118GB
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    of numbers or the range of color reproduction is called "color space." You can change the color space, depending on your purpose. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Color Space] t desired setting. sRGB AdobeRGB This is the standard color space of the digital camera. Use [sRGB] in normal shooting, such
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    Table of contents Sample photo SteadyShot Sets whether or not you use the [SteadyShot] function of the lens. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [SteadyShot] t desired setting. On Uses [SteadyShot]. Off Does not use [SteadyShot]. This setting is recommended when you use a tripod. Notes • [On] is selected
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    attach the camera on an astronomical telescope, etc. Releases the shutter only when a lens is attached. Notes • Correct metering cannot be achieved when you use lenses that do not provide a lens contact, such as the lens of an astronomical telescope. In such cases, adjust the exposure manually by
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    Table of contents Sample photo High ISO NR When shooting with high ISO sensitivity, the camera reduces noise that becomes more noticeable when the camera sensitivity is high. When noise reduction is in effect, a message may appear and you cannot take another picture. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [High ISO
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    for darker corners of the screen automatically. Does not compensate for darker corners of the screen. Notes • This item is available only with an E-mount lens. • The amount of light around the edges may not be corrected, depending on the lens type. Sample photo Menu Index 123GB
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    , caused by certain lens characteristics. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber.] t desired setting. Auto Off Reduces the color deviation automatically. Does not compensate for the color deviation. Notes • This item is available only with an E-mount lens. Sample photo Menu Index 124GB
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    the distortion of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Lens Comp.: Distortion] t desired setting. Auto Off of the screen. Notes • This item is available only with an E-mount lens. • With some attached lenses, the setting will be fixed to [Auto], and you
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    Table of contents Sample photo Face Priority Tracking Sets whether to give priority to tracking a certain face when the camera detects that face during tracking focus. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Face Priority Tracking] t desired setting. On Preferentially-tracks the face. When the face is not visible
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    sound during movie recording. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Movie Audio Rec] t desired setting. On Records sound (stereo). Off Does not record sound. Notes • The sound of the lens and the camera in operation will also be recorded, when [On] is selected. Sample
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    . Notes • Setting this item to [On] where wind is not blowing sufficiently hard may cause normal sound to be recorded with too low volume. Sample photo Menu Index 128GB
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    autofocused position away from the camera. Selecting a smaller value shifts the autofocused position closer to the camera. Clears the value you set unsupported lens. • You cannot set [AF Micro Adj.] individually for a Sony, Minolta, and Konika-Minolta lens of the same specification. Menu Index
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    first screen of the menu. Displays the last item set. This will make it easier to quickly reset the last item you set previously. Sample photo Menu Index 130GB
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    Table of contents MOVIE Button Sets whether or not to activate the MOVIE button. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [MOVIE Button] t desired setting. On Activates the MOVIE button. Off Deactivates the MOVIE button. Sample photo Menu Index 131GB
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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Custom Key Settings Assigning functions to the various keys allows you to speed up operations by pressing the appropriate key on the shooting information
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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Custom 1 to 6 The default setting of each Available functions [Custom to the soft key B and the right key are called up only in the following shooting modes. - [Manual Exposure] - [Shutter Priority] - [Aperture Priority] - [Program Auto] • The setting of [Soft
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    ]. 2 Select [AEL toggle]. The soft key B becomes the AEL button. 3 Aim the camera at an area to which you want to match the exposure. The exposure is set. 4 Press the AEL button. The exposure is locked, and (AE lock) lights up. 5 Focus on your subject and press the shutter button. 6 To cancel
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    Table of contents Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Beep] t desired setting. On Sound will be emitted when you press the control wheel or soft keys. Off Turns off the audible signal. Sample photo Menu Index 135GB
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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Language Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [ Language] t desired language. 136GB
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    Table of contents Sample photo Date/Time Setup Sets the date and time again. 1 MENU t [ .: Date Format: Selects [ON] or [OFF]. Selects the date and time display format. Notes • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using "PlayMemories Home," you can print or
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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Area Setting Sets the area where you are using the camera. This allows you to set the local area when you use the camera abroad. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Area Setting] t desired setting. 2 Press the right or left of the control wheel to select an area. 138GB
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    Table of contents Help Guide Display You can set whether to display the help guide when you operate the camera. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Help Guide Display] t desired setting. On Displays the help guide. Off Does not display the help guide. Sample photo Menu Index 139GB
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    Table of contents Power Save You can shorten the waiting time until the camera is turned off when it is not being operated to prevent the battery from being consumed. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Power Save] t desired setting. Max Standard [Power Saving Start Time] is automatically set to [10 Sec]. If
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    Table of contents Sample photo Power Saving Start Time You can set time intervals to switch to power save mode. To return to Min 5 Min 1 Min 20 Sec 10 Sec Switches to power save mode after the set time. Notes • Turn off the camera when you do not use it for a long time. Menu Index 141GB
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    LCD Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [LCD Brightness] t desired setting. Manual Sunny Weather Allows you to adjust the brightness within the range of -2 to +2. Sets the brightness appropriately for shooting outdoors. Sample photo Menu Index 142GB
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    Viewfinder. You can select whether to adjust the brightness automatically or manually. 1 Press the FINDER/LCD button to switch the screen Look through the viewfinder and select the desired setting. Auto Manual Adjusts the brightness automatically. Allows you to adjust the brightness within
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    Table of contents Display Color Selects the color of the LCD screen. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Display Color] t desired setting. Black White Blue Pink Turns to the selected color. Sample photo Menu Index 144GB
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    ] t desired setting. Full Screen Displays the wide images on the entire screen. Normal Displays the wide images and the operation information on the screen. Sample photo Menu Index 145GB
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    Playback Display Selects the orientation when playing back still images recorded in the portrait position. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Playback Display] t desired setting. Auto Rotate Manual Rotate Displays in the portrait position. Displays in the landscape position. Sample photo Menu Index 146GB
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    Table of contents Sample photo USB Connection Selects the appropriate USB connection method for each computer or USB device connected to the camera. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [USB Connection] t desired setting. Auto Mass Storage MTP Establishes a Mass Storage or MTP connection automatically, in
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    Table of contents USB LUN Setting Enhances compatibility by limiting of USB connection functions. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [USB LUN Setting] t desired setting. Multi Single Normally, use [Multi]. Set [USB LUN Setting] to [Single] only if you cannot make a connection. Sample photo Menu Index 148GB
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    Table of contents Version Displays the version of your camera and lens. Confirm the version when a firmware update is released. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Version]. Notes • An update can be performed only when the battery level is (3 remaining battery icons) or more. We recommend that you use a
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    Sample photo Demo Mode The [Demo Mode] function displays the movies recorded on the memory card automatically (demonstration), when the camera Mode] t desired setting. On The demonstration begins automatically when the camera is not operated for about 1 minute. Only protected AVCHD movies are
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    Table of contents Sample photo Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you activate [ may be reset, including file numbers, etc. Notes • Be sure not to turn off the camera while resetting. • In some cases, nothing may appear on the screen for about 10 seconds after
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    lamp lights up. Do not eject the memory card while the lamp is lit. • Format the memory card using the camera. If you format the memory card on a computer, it may not be usable with the camera, depending on the format type used. • You cannot format a memory card when the remaining battery
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    does not reset numbers, and assigns numbers to files in sequence until the number reaches "9999." The camera resets numbers when a file is recorded in a new folder and assigns numbers to files from "0001." When the recording folder contains a file, a number one higher
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    Table of contents Sample photo Folder Name Still images you shoot are recorded in a : folder number + MSDCF. Example: 100MSDCF The folder name form is as follows: folder number + Y (the last digit)/MM/DD. Example: 10030405 (Folder number: 100, date: 04/05/2013) Notes • The movie folder form is
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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Select Shoot. Folder When a [Standard Form] folder is selected under [Folder Name] and there are 2 or more folders, you can select the recording
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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index New Folder Creates a new folder in the memory created at the same time. • When you insert a memory card that was used with other equipment into the camera and shoot images, a new folder may be automatically created. • Up to 4,000 images in total can be
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    on this camera. If these inconsistencies happen, the camera repairs the file. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Recover Image DB] t OK. The [Recover Image DB] screen is displayed, and the camera repairs the file. Wait until repairs are complete. Notes • Use a sufficiently charged battery. Low battery power during
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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Display Card Space Displays the remaining recording time of movies on the memory card. Number of recordable still images is also displayed. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Display Card Space]. 158GB
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    details, refer to the manual supplied with the Eye-Fi card. 2 Insert the Eye-Fi card you have set up into the camera, and shoot still images. that can be uploaded, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Eye-Fi card. • This product does not support the Eye-Fi "Endless Memory Mode." Be
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    photo Menu Connecting with other equipment Using with your computer Use following software to allow more versatile use of images shot with your camera. • "PlayMemories Home" (Windows only) You can import still images or movies recorded with the camera are not supported. Windows Image Mastering API
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    Table of contents Sample photo Recommended computer environment (Mac) The following computer environment to one computer at the same time, this camera may not operate, depending on the types of USB devices you are using. • Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi
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    , go to the following URL, then click [Install] t [Run]. www.sony.net/pm 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. • When the message to connect the camera to a computer is displayed, connect the camera and computer using the micro USB cable (supplied). To a USB jack
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    Home] t [PlayMemories Home Help Guide]. • 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. "PlayMemories Home" support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/ 163GB
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    photo JPEG images recorded by this camera. • You can rank images in 5 grades. • You can apply color labels. z Using " Guide" • For Windows 8, start "Image Data Converter Ver.4" t "Help" in the menu bar t "Image Data Converter Guide" "Image Data Converter" support page (English only) http://www.sony
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    photo Menu Connecting the camera to the computer 1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). 2 Turn on the camera and the computer. 3 Connect the camera Help Guide." Importing
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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Importing images to the computer (Mac) 1 Connect the camera to your Mac computer first. Double- for Mac computers, access the following URL: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ Disconnecting the camera from the computer Complete steps 1 and 2 below before
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    Table of contents Sample photo Creating a movie disc Depending on the disc type, playable as a recorder. Disc type/usage Record setting available Player FX FH Blu-ray Disc playback devices (Sony Blu-ray Disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.) You can keep high-definition image quality (HD) -*
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    Table of contents Sample photo Characteristics of each type of disc Disc type/usage Description play a high definition image quality (HD) disc on AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray Disc player and a PlayStation®3. You cannot play the disc on ordinary DVD players. Standard
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    photo of the screen. 3 Create the disc, following the instructions on the screen. Notes • Install "PlayMemories Home" beforehand on "PlayMemories Home." See "PlayMemories Home Help Guide" for details. • Movies may not be access the following URL: http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/BDUW/ An Internet
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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc , then drag and drop onto the right side of the screen. 3 Create the disc, following the instructions on the screen. Notes • Install "PlayMemories Home" beforehand. • MP4 movie files cannot be recorded on
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    print the image. For details, see the "PlayMemories Home Help Guide." • Printing at a shop You can take a memory card containing images shot with the camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to DPOF, you can make a (Print order) mark on
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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 172 to 178. 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about 1 minute, re-insert the battery pack, and then turn on the power. 3
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    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 distance of the lens. • You are shooting in manual focus mode. Set [AF/MF Select] to [Autofocus] (page 65). • Ambient light is insufficient. •
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    Sample photo Menu recharging process may take longer than usual to avoid overheating of the camera. The image taken with the flash is too dark. • If of the image to appear too dark (insufficient light). You may compensate for this phenomenon with [Lens Comp.: Shading] (page 123). The eyes
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    subject is too bright or too dark for the metering range of the camera. Sample photo Viewing images Images cannot be played back. • The folder/file name does not recognize the camera. • Check that the camera is turned on. • When the battery level is low, install the charged battery pack, or use
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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Cannot copy images. • Make the USB connection by properly connecting the camera with your computer (page by your camera. Cannot play back images on a computer. • If you are using "PlayMemories Home," refer to the "PlayMemories Home Help Guide." • Consult
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    to do so. Menu Index Others The lens gets fogged. • Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before charge the battery pack, the internal rechargeable battery may be exhausted. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The
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    again. If the camera does not work after trying these solutions, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. "--E-" appears on the screen. • Remove the memory card, and insert it again. If the problem persists even after performing this procedure, format the memory card
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    off and on. If this icon does not disappear, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The retractable lens with power zoom is retracted. Turn off the camera and eject the battery pack, then reinsert the battery pack. No images. • There is no image on the memory card
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    "PlayMemories Home" and recover the memory card. Camera Error. Turn power off then on. • Turn the power off, remove the battery pack, and then re-insert it. If the message appears frequently, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Image DataBase File error • There is
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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Cannot create more folders. • The folder with a name beginning with "999" exists on the memory card. You cannot create any folders if this is the case. 181GB
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    To view movies shot using this camera on a TV, the camera and TV must use the same color television system. Check the color TV system for the country or region where you are using the camera. NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan
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    contents Sample photo You can use following memory cards with this camera: "Memory store the memory card under the following conditions: - High temperature locations such as in a car parked under the sun - functions cannot be performed with this camera. 2) Supports high-speed data transfer using
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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Notes on using "Memory Stick Micro" media (sold separately) • This product is compatible with "Memory Stick Micro" media ("M2"). "M2" is an abbreviation for "Memory Stick Micro" media. • To use a "Memory Stick Micro" media with the camera, be sure to
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    of contents Sample photo Menu "InfoLITHIUM" battery packs Your camera operates only with an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack NP-FW50. You cannot use any other battery packs. "InfoLITHIUM" W series battery packs are marked with . An "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has
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    of contents Sample photo Menu Index How to store the battery pack • To maintain the battery pack's function, charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it in the camera at least once a year before storing it. Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place. • To use the battery pack up, leave
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    is outside of the recommended operating temperature. When the temperature gets back within the appropriate range, the camera resumes charging and the charge lamp lights up again. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). 187GB
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    Mount Adaptor Using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately), you can attach an A-mount lens (sold separately) to your camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Mount Adaptor. Sample photo Menu Index The available functions differ depending on the Mount Adaptor type
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    or local authorized Sony service facility on compatible lenses. • When you are using the Mount Adaptor and record movies, press the shutter button halfway down to use autofocus. • You cannot use the AF illuminator when using an A-mount lens. • The sound of the lens and the camera in operation may
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    of contents Sample photo Menu Index AVCHD format The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to × 1080/25p Audio signal: Dolby Digital 2ch Recording media: Memory card 1) 1080i specification A high definition specification which utilizes 1,080 effective scanning lines
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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Cleaning Cleaning the camera Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, and then wipe the surface with a dry cloth. To avoid damaging the finish or casing, follow the instructions below. - Do not use the chemical products
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    76 Auto Review 110 Autoflash 64 Autofocus Area 67 Autofocus Mode 68 Autofocus 65 AVCHD 85, 190 B Beep 135 Bkground Defocus 33 Bracket 48 Bracket: Cont 48 Brightness 34 BULB 60 C Center 67, 90 Clear Image Zoom 114 Color filter 88 Color 35 Color Space 119 Color Temperature 88
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    55 Language 136 LCD Brightness 142 Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber 124 Lens Comp.: Distortion 125 Lens Comp.: Shading 123 Live View Display 109 M Mac 162 Macro 55 Manual Exposure 59 Manual Focus 65 Memory card 183 Menu 22 Brightness/Color 23 Camera 22 Image Size 23 Playback 24 Setup
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    Setting 86 Recover Image DB 157 Red Eye Reduction 108 Release w/o Lens 121 Rotate 103 S S. Auto Image Extract 116 Saturation 96 98 Sunset 55 Superior Auto 53 Sweep Panorama 57 T Tracking Focus 69 Troubleshooting 172 U USB Connection 147 USB LUN Setting 148 V Version 149 Viewfinder
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