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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
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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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    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
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    Auto 51 Superior Auto 53 Scene Selection 55 Sweep Panorama 57 Manual Exposure 59 Shutter Priority 61 Aperture Priority 62 Program Auto 63 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
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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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    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 operation. Click! 6GB Continued r
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    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
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    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 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
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    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
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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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    lamp/Smile Shutter lamp D Microphone1) E Flash (64) F Hook 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
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    Shoe, visit the Sony web site in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Accessories for Access lamp F Memory card/terminal cover G Multi/Micro USB Terminal (165) Supports Micro USB compatible device. H Charge lamp I Memory card insertion slot 2)
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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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    Table of contents List of icons on the screen Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the 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
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    Focus area mode Face Detection D Display z 1/125 F3.5 ±0.0 ±0.0 ISO200 REC 0:12 Indication Focus status Shutter speed 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
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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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    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 assigned to the control wheel.
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    Table of contents When you turn or press the top/bottom/right/left parts of the control wheel following the on-screen display, you can select 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
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    shooting mode. (Superior Auto) (Intelligent Auto) (Scene Selection) (Sweep Panorama) (Manual Exposure) (Shutter Priority) (Aperture Priority) (Program Auto) Shoots images with a , performs Auto HDR, and chooses the best image. The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings. You can
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    press the center. 3 Following the instructions on the screen, select the desired item and press to fire the flash. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Selects the area to be focused on. zoom scale of the [Zoom] feature of the camera. Detects people's faces automatically, and adjusts focus
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    image size. Selects the aspect ratio. Selects the compression format. Selects the image size of panoramic images. Selects the direction to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Selects AVCHD or MP4. Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality of movies. Brightness/Color Allows
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    Allows you to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Shooting Settings AEL w/ shutter AF Illuminator Red Eye Reduction continuously in [Superior Auto] mode. Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Sets the length of time the image will be shown in an expanded
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    the screen. Sets the date and time. Selects the area where you are using the camera. Turns the Help Guide on or off. Sets the level of the power saving feature. Sets the time to turn the camera to the power save mode. Sets the brightness of the LCD screen. Sets the brightness
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    time of movies and the recordable number of still images 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 inserted in the
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    the shooting conditions and allows you to shoot the image with appropriate settings. Icon for recognized scene and guide • The camera recognizes (Night Scene), (Tripod Night Scene), (Night Portrait), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro), (Spotlight), (Low Brightness
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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 subject automatically, the focus indicator blinks. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting. Focus indicator Focus indicator z lit lit
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    during pause. Press the bottom, then press top/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 the bar on the left of the image index
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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 enlarge playback images from the menu (page 102). 1 Display the image you want to enlarge and then
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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 the operation. (Delete) OK Notes • You cannot delete protected images. • Once you have deleted an image, you
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    function cannot be used. • When the [Photo Creativity] mode is activated, several items that have been set on the menu become invalid. • When the camera returns to [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto], or is turned off, the settings are reset to the default ones. • You can adjust [Bkground Defocus
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    Table of contents Sample photo Bkground Defocus Photo Creativity allows you to defocus the background easily to make the subject stand out, while checking the defocusing effect on the LCD screen. You can record a movie with a value adjusted with the defocusing effect. 1 Set the shooting mode to (
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    Table of contents Sample photo 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.
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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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    Table of contents Sample photo 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
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    Effect]. 4 Select the desired effect. Select [AUTO] to restore to the original status. (Off) (Toy Camera) Disables the Picture Effect function. Creates the look of a Toy Camera photo with shaded corners and pronounced colors. (Superior Auto). Sample photo Menu (Pop Color) Creates a vivid
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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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    : 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 Display(DISP)]. During playback, MENU t [Playback] t [Display Contents]. 2 Select the desired mode. Notes • [Histogram] is not
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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 graphically. z Setting the screen display modes to be
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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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    Comp.] t desired value. Notes • You cannot use [Exposure Comp.] when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Superior Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Manual Exposure] • You can adjust the exposure in a range of -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV for movies. • If you shoot a subject in extremely bright
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    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) (Selftimer(Cont)) (Bracket: Cont.) Shoots 1 still image
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    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 functions: - [Scene Selection], excluding [Sports Action
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    [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. The camera maintains this continuous shooting speed until approximately the 13th recorded image. 1 (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Spd Priority Cont
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    cancel the self-timer, press (Drive Mode) on the control wheel. (Self-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-timer] with the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] [Anti Motion Blur
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    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, the self-timer lamp flashes and the audible signal sounds until the shutter
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    Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Bracket: Cont.]. Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Bracket: Cont.]. 2 OPTION t desired mode. To 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 adjust the
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    to [ISO 3200]. • The [ISO AUTO] setting is not provided in [Manual Exposure]. If you change the exposure mode to [Manual Exposure] with the [ISO AUTO] setting, it is switched to [ISO 100 down the shutter speed. You should take camera-shake or movement of subjects into account, too. Index 49GB
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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 the control wheel. 6-image index appears. You can switch to 12-image index; MENU t [Playback] t [Image Index]. 3
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    the focus and shoot the subject. Notes • [Flash Mode] is set to [Flash Off], [Autoflash] or [Fill-flash]. • You can shoot even if the camera has not recognized the scene. • When [Face Detection] is set to [Off], the [Portrait], [Backlight Portrait], [Night Portrait], and [Baby] scenes are not
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    operations and achieve creative photography (page 32). z Tips for shooting a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the focus indicator blinks. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting. Focus indicator Focus
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    Auto Image Extract.] item (page 116). Notes • [Flash Mode] is set to [Flash Off], [Autoflash] or [Fill-flash]. • You can shoot even if the camera has not recognized the scene. • When [Face Detection] is set to [Off], the [Portrait], [Backlight Portrait], [Night Portrait], and [Baby] scenes are not
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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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    (Sports Action) (Sunset) Shoots a moving subject at a fast shutter speed so that the subject looks as if it is standing still. The camera shoots images continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Shoots the red of the sunset beautifully. (Night Portrait) Shoots portraits in night scenes. Pop
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    -held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur] when shooting the following subjects: - Subjects with erratic movement. - Subjects that are too close to the camera. - Subjects with a repeating pattern such as tiles, and subjects with little contrast such as sky, sandy beach, or lawn. - Subjects with constant
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    composed images. Sample 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 at the subject for which you want to set the brightness and focus, and then press the shutter button halfway down. 4 Keep the shutter
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    and press the shutter button halfway, so that you can lock the focus and exposure. Then, press the shutter button fully down and pan the camera. • If greatly varied shapes or scenery are concentrated along a screen edge, the image composition may fail. In such case, adjust the frame composition so
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    using an A-mount 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's fastest shutter speed, the screen may display uneven exposure, depending on the shooting conditions. To avoid uneven
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    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 shutter remains open. Notes • Since the shutter speed becomes slow and the camera-shake tends to occur more easily, it is recommended that you use a tripod
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    shot. • 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 may display uneven exposure, depending on the shooting conditions. To avoid uneven
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    LCD screen may 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) narrows the range that is in focus. This allows you to put the subject
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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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    shoot the subject brightly and to prevent camerashake. When shooting against the sun, use the flash to lighten the image of the backlit subject. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Flash Mode] t desired mode. 2 When you want to fire the flash, press the (Flash pop-up) button to pop up the flash. (Flash pop-up
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    Select Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t desired mode. (Autofocus) (DMF) (Manual Focus) Focuses automatically. After focusing automatically, make fine focus adjustment manually (Direct Manual Focus). Adjusts the focus manually. Turn the focusing ring
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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
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    frame is displayed around the area that is in focus. • When the [Face Detection] function is active, AF operates with priority on faces. The camera uses the AF area located in the center area exclusively. AF range finder frame (Flexible Spot) Moves the focusing area to focus on a small subject
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    and the focus is locked when you press the shutter button halfway down. Use this mode when the subject is motionless. The camera continues to focus while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. Use this mode when the subject is in motion. Notes • [Single-shot
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    the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight], [Anti Motion Blur] in [Scene Selection] - [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 the subject moves off of the screen. When [Face Detection] is
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    optical zoom factor of the zoom lens to magnify the image. The maximum zoom scale that 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
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    depending on which lens with power zoom you use. Confirm the operation of the lens before shooting. z The quality of the zoom feature of the camera As the image is zoomed by digital processing in [Clear Image Zoom] and [Digital Zoom], the image quality deteriorates compared to that before zooming
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    . Does not use the [Face Detection] function. Notes • You cannot use [Face Detection] with the following functions: - [Sweep Panorama] - [Manual Focus] - The zoom feature of the camera • You can select [Face Detection] only when [Autofocus Area] is set to [Multi], and [Metering Mode] is also set to
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    registered face. Select a face and press OK. Delete All Deletes all registered faces. New Registration 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Face Registration] t [New Registration]. 2 Align the guide frame with the face to be registered, and press the shutter button. 3 When a confirmation message appears, select
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    [Hand-held Twilight], [Anti Motion Blur] in [Scene Selection] - [Sweep Panorama] - [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 canceled. • Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions
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    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 a clear smile with an open mouth. The smile is easier to be detected when
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    ] - [Cont. Shooting] - [Spd Priority Cont.] - [Bracket: Cont.] - [Manual Focus] - [Soft Focus], [HDR Painting], [Rich-tone Mono.], [Miniature] in [Picture JPEG] in [Quality] - [Auto HDR] - The zoom feature of the camera • The trimmed image may not be the best possible composition, depending on the
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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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    ) 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 Shows basic shooting information. Graphically shows
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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 size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images
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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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    Table of contents Aspect Ratio Sets the aspect ratio of still images. 1 MENU t [Image Size] t [Aspect Ratio] t desired mode. 3:2 16:9 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
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    , and contain raw material to be processed for professional purposes. You need the "Image Data Converter" in order to open a RAW image recorded on this camera. With this software, a RAW image can be opened and converted to a common format, such as JPEG or TIFF, and you can readjust its white balance
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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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    check if your camera is a 1080 60i-compatible device or 1080 50i- camera. 1080 60i-compatible device: 60i 1080 50i-compatible device: 50i z Playing movies on other devices This camera AVCHD format with this camera cannot be played compatible with the AVCHD format This camera also uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
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    necessary. If your TV is not compatible with 24p/25p, the 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 the
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    tones with OPTION. To adjust the 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
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    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 White (standard) Cloudy Bluish Fluorescent Incandescent Green-tinged
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    Table of contents Sample 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
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    ] function cannot be used. • [Multi] is selected when using the following functions: - Movie recording - [Intelligent Auto] - [Superior Auto] - [Scene Selection] - The zoom feature of the camera - [Smile Shutter] Menu Index 90GB
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    • It is important to balance the brightness of people against the dark background in night portraits. You can adjust the brightness of people near the camera by changing the flash light intensity. • If the subject is too far from the flash and still too dark after adjustment, move closer to your
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    use [DRO/Auto HDR]. By dividing the image into small areas, the camera analyzes the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background, You can select [DRO/Auto HDR] only in the following modes: - [Manual Exposure] - [Shutter Priority] - [Aperture Priority] - [Program Auto] D-
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    , this function has little effect. • When the contrast of the scene is low or when significant camera-shake or subject blur has occurred, you may not be able to obtain good HDR images. If the camera detects such situation, is displayed on the recorded image to inform you of this situation. If
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    an effect filter to obtain the various textures. 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Picture Effect] t desired mode. (Off) (Toy Camera) Disables the Picture Effect function. Creates the look of a Toy Camera photo with shaded corners and pronounced colors. You can set the color tone with OPTION. (Pop
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    Notes • You can select [Picture Effect] only in the following modes: - [Manual Exposure] - [Shutter Priority] - [Aperture Priority] - [Program Auto] • You cannot check the following effects on the shooting screen, because the camera is still processing the image that has been just shot. Also
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    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] t desired mode. 2 When you want to adjust contrast, saturation, or sharpness, OPTION
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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 selected images. Press the center of the control wheel to select OK. Deletes all images in the
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    Table of contents Still/Movie Select Selects the unit of images to be played back. 1 MENU t [Playback] t [Still/Movie 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
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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 back images in a continuous loop. After all the images have been played back, the Slide Show ends. Sets
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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 12 images. z Displaying a desired folder To select a desired folder, select the bar to the
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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 wheel. 3 Select the portion you want to see by pressing the top/bottom/right/left side of the
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    you press the center. Notes • You cannot rotate the following files: - 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 software. 103GB
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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 protection of the selected images. Press the center of the control wheel to
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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 Settings] screen appears when you press the bottom of the control wheel while
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    ] or [Spd Priority Cont.] mode. Notes • When [Autofocus Mode] 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] or [Spd Priority Cont.] mode, the
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    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 to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [AF Illuminator] t desired setting. Auto
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    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. Camera Eye Retina Menu Index 108GB
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    Exposure] 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 Display] to [Setting Effect ON], you may have difficulty checking the composition, as the
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    Table of contents Sample 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] t desired setting. 10 Sec 5 Sec 2 Sec Off Displays for the set time. Selecting (Enlarge Image) allows you
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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 [Grid Line] t desired setting. Rule of 3rds Grid Square Grid Diag. + Square Grid Off Place main subjects close to one of
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    Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color in manual focus. This function is useful for macro or portrait shooting that requires level to low. Does not use the peaking function. Notes • Since the camera judges that sharp areas are in focus, the peaking level differs depending on
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    Table of contents Peaking Color Sets the color used for the 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
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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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    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. Notes • Even when you set [S. Auto Image Extract.] to [Off] with [Hand-held Twilight] selected from
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    the focusing ring to adjust the focus. The image is enlarged by 6.8 times. You can enlarge the image also by 13.6 times. • In [DMF] (Direct Manual Focus), adjust the focus using autofocus and then turn the focusing ring with the shutter button pressed halfway down. On Enlarges the image. You can
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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 [Setup] t [MF Assist Time] t desired setting. No Limit 5 Sec 2 Sec Enlarges the display until is selected. Enlarges the image for 5 seconds.
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    . Images may not be printed or viewed in the correct colors if you use applications or printers that do not support Adobe RGB. • When displaying images that were recorded with Adobe RGB on the camera or non-Adobe RGBcompliant devices, the images are displayed with low saturation. Menu Index 119GB
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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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    Releases the shutter when no lens is attached. Select this option when you attach the camera on an astronomical telescope, etc. Releases the shutter only when a lens is attached. In such cases, adjust the exposure manually by checking it on the recorded image. Sample photo Menu Index 121GB
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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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    Table of contents Lens Comp.: Shading Compensates for the shaded corners of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Lens Comp.: Shading] t desired setting. Auto Off Compensates for darker corners of the screen automatically. Does not compensate for darker corners
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    Table of contents Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber. Reduces the color deviation at the corners of the screen, 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
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    Table of contents Lens Comp.: Distortion Compensates for the distortion of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Lens Comp.: Distortion] t desired setting. Auto Off Compensates for distortion of the screen automatically. Does not compensate for distortion of the
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    tracks the body when the face is not visible. If the targeted person disappears from the screen while the camera is tracking him/her, and then returns to the screen, the camera tracks on that face again. Notes • When [Face Detection] is set to [Off], [Face Priority Tracking] is set to [Off
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    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 photo Menu Index 127GB
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    Table of contents Wind Noise Reduct. Sets whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie recording. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Wind Noise Reduct.] t desired setting. On Reduces wind noise. Off Does not reduce wind noise. Notes • Setting this item to [On] where wind is not blowing sufficiently hard
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    the autofocused position away from the camera. Selecting a smaller value shifts the autofocused position closer to the camera. Clears the value you set the values of all the lenses using [Clear]. • Use [AF Micro Adj.] with Sony, Minolta, and Konika-Minolta lenses only. If you use [AF Micro Adj.] with
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    Table of contents Menu start Allows you to select whether to always display the first screen of the menu or to display the screen of the item you set the last time. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Menu start] t desired setting. Top Previous Always displays the first screen of the menu. Displays the last
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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 screen. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Custom Key Settings] t desired setting. Soft key C Soft key B Right key Soft
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    . Functions that have been assigned 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 key B Setting] cannot be used in the following situations: - [Tracking
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    has the desired brightness. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Custom Key Settings] t [Soft key B Setting]. 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
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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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    it to select the desired setting. 3 Select OK. Daylight Svg.: 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 save images with the date. Menu
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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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    MENU t [Setup] t [Power Save] t desired setting. Max Standard [Power Saving Start Time] is automatically set to [10 Sec]. If you do not operate the camera for a given period of time, the brightness of the LCD screen is reduced. Follows the setting of [Power Saving Start Time]. Notes • When the AC
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    Start Time] t desired setting. 30 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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    Table of contents 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
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    switch the screen display to the viewfinder. 2 MENU t [Setup] t [Viewfinder Bright.] 3 Look through the viewfinder and select the desired setting. Auto Manual Adjusts the brightness automatically. Allows you to adjust the brightness within the range of -1 to +1. Sample photo Menu Index 143GB
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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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    Table of contents Wide Image Selects the method used for displaying the wide images. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Wide Image] 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
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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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    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 accordance with
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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
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    not been operated for a certain time. Normally select [Off]. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Demo Mode] t desired setting. On The demonstration begins automatically when the camera is not operated for about 1 minute. Only protected AVCHD movies are available. Select the oldest movie file in [AVCHD View] and
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    settings. • Even settings that are not reset using [Reset Default] 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 you execute [Initialize]. Menu Index 151GB
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    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 is less
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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 that is automatically created under the DCIM folder on the memory card. You can change the folder name form. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Folder Name] t desired setting. Standard Form Date Form The folder name
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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 folder to which still images and MP4 movies are recorded. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Select Shoot. Folder] t desired
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    movies that have the same number are 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 stored in the folders for still images or
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    caused in the image database file by processing files on computers, etc., images on the memory card will not be played back 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
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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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    shot with your camera. • "PlayMemories Home" (Windows only) You can import still images or movies recorded with the camera to your computer 1024 × 768 dots * 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver. 2.0 or later is required to use the function
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    environment. • If you connect 2 or more USB devices 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-Speed USB (USB 2.0) allows advanced transfer (high speed
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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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    shot with the camera to your computer a network service. (An 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
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    display and compare the RAW images and JPEG images recorded by this camera. • You can rank images in 5 grades. • You 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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    " functions, see the "PlayMemories Home Help Guide." Importing images to the computer without using movies to the computer, use "PlayMemories Home." • When the camera is connected to the computer, if you operate AVCHD movies computer. Sony is not held liable for consequences resulting from such operations
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    software for Mac computers For details on other software 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 performing the following operations: • Disconnecting the USB cable. • Removing the
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    a disc with devices other than a computer such 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) -* You can keep high-definition image quality (HD
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    image quality (HD) disc is created. • You can 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 definition image quality (STD) Standard definition image
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    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 played access the following URL: http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/BDUW/ An Internet
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    Select the AVCHD movies you want to write, 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 a disc. • It will take a longer time to create a disc
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    using a printer which supports your memory card type For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the 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
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    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 Reset the settings (page 151). 4 Consult your Sony
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    the charge lamp has turned off. • This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. The optimal temperature for charging the battery the minimum focal distance of the lens. • You are shooting in manual focus mode. Set [AF/MF Select] to [Autofocus] (page 65). • Ambient
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    the recharging process may take longer than usual to avoid overheating of the camera. The image taken with the flash is too dark. • If the subject speed flashes. • The subject is too bright or too dark, and the camera's adjustable range for the aperture value and/or shutter speed is exceeded. Adjust
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    exposure value is flashing on the LCD screen or the viewfinder. • The 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 has been changed on your computer. • When an image file has been
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    to copy the images to a computer. Shoot using a memory card formatted by your camera. Cannot play back images on a computer. • If you are using "PlayMemories Home," refer to the "PlayMemories Home Help Guide." • Consult the computer or software manufacturer. The image and sound are interrupted by
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    The message "Set Area/Date/Time." appears when the camera is turned on. • The camera has been left unused for sometime with a low battery internal rechargeable battery may be exhausted. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The date and time are recorded incorrectly.
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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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    instructions accordingly. Incompatible battery. Use correct model. • An incompatible battery pack is being used. Set Area/Date/Time. • Set the date and time. If you have not used the camera camera off and on. If this icon does not disappear, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service
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    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 File is damaged. Follow the on-screen instructions to recover data. Recording is unavailable in
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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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    . Notes • An electronic voltage transformer is unnecessary and its use may cause a malfunction. On TV color systems 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
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    is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology. Data recording/playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with this camera. 2) Supports high-speed data transfer using a parallel interface. 3) When using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media to record movies, only those
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    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 insert the "Memory Stick Micro" media into an "M2" Adaptor as large as Duo size. If you insert a "Memory Stick Micro" media
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    battery pack in your pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in the camera immediately before you start shooting. • The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the flash is frequently used. Use the remaining battery indication as a rough guide only. Index 185GB Continued r
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    '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 the camera in slide show playback mode until the power goes off. • To prevent staining the
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    of about 1.3 seconds. • If the charge lamp flashes fast, remove the battery pack being charged, and then insert the same battery pack into the camera securely again, or disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. If the charge lamp flashes fast again, this may indicate a battery error or that a battery
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    an A-mount lens (sold separately) to your camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Mount Adaptor. Sample photo Menu be about 2 seconds to 7 seconds, when shooting under Sony measurement condition. The speed may vary depending on the subject, ambient light, etc.)
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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
  • Sony ILCE-3000K | HANDBOOK - Page 190
    efficiency than that of the conventional image compressing format. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format enables a high definition video signal shot on a digital video camera recorder to be recorded on 8 cm DVD discs, hard disk drive, flash memory, memory card, etc. Discs recorded with HD (high definition
  • Sony ILCE-3000K | HANDBOOK - Page 191
    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 such as
  • Sony ILCE-3000K | HANDBOOK - Page 192
    132 Custom white balance 89 D Date Format 137 Date/Time Setup 137 Daylight Svg 137 Delete 31, 97 Demo Mode 150 Digital Zoom 115 Direct Manual Focus 66 Disc creation 167 DISP 39 DISP Button(Monitor 79 Display Card Space 158 Display Color 144 Display Contents 39 DMF 66 DPOF 100
  • Sony ILCE-3000K | HANDBOOK - Page 193
    154 Format 152 G Grid Line 111 H Hand-held Twilight 56 Help Guide Display 139 High ISO NR 122 I Icons 16 Identifying parts 12 Image 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
  • Sony ILCE-3000K | HANDBOOK - Page 194
    55 Spot 90 sRGB 119 SteadyShot 120 Still/Movie Select 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 Bright 143 Vividness 36 Volume Settings 105 W Warning messages 179 White
  • Sony ILCE-3000K | HANDBOOK - Page 195
    General Public License (hereinafter referred to as "LGPL") are included in the camera. This informs you that you have a right to have access to, is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents
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