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  • Sony ILCE-3000KBDL | 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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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Sample photo 6 Identifying parts 12 List of icons on the screen 16 Basic operations Operating the camera 19 Menu 22 Shooting images 27 Playing back images 29 Deleting images
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    Sample photo Menu Index Using functions with the mode dial Intelligent Auto 51 Superior Auto 53 Scene Selection 55 Sweep Panorama 57 Manual Exposure 59 Shutter Priority 61 Aperture Priority 62 Program Auto 63 Using functions with the control wheel DISP (Display Contents 39 (Exposure
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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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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Sample photo "This is the scene I want to capture in a photo, but how can I do?" You may find the answer by going through the sample photos listed here. Click the desired sample photo. Shooting people (page 7) Shooting macro photos (page 8) Shooting
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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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    the background (33) 87 Adjusting the color to indoor light (87) 55 Flowers (55) 91 Lowering the amount of flash light (91) 65 Focusing manually (65) 42 Shooting subjects in better brightness (42) 49 Preventing camera-shake for indoor shots (49) 42 Making food look appealing (42) Menu Index
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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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    Table of contents Sample photo Shooting sunset/night scenes 56 Holding the camera by hand (56) 55 Shooting the red of the sunset beautifully (55) 60 Fireworks (60) 64 Trail of light (64) 48 The same scene in different brightness (48) 33 Defocusing the background (33) 46 Preventing camera-
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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 details on operation for the parts. A ON/OFF (Power) switch B Shutter button (27) C AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp D Microphone1) E Flash (64) F Hook for shoulder strap Attach the
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    your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Accessories for the Accessory Shoe can also be used. Operations 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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    A Connection plate cover Use this when using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). Insert the connection plate into the battery compartment, and then pass the cord through the connection plate cover as shown below. • Make sure that the cord is not pinched when you close the cover. B Tripod socket
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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 Sample photo
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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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    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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    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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    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 images with a wider range of shooting functions than those of Intelligent Auto
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    parts of the control wheel, and then press the center. 3 Following the instructions on the screen, select the desired item and press the center of the Selects the method used to fire the flash. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Selects the area to be focused on. Selects the autofocus method.
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    Table of contents Sample 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 analyzes the scene and automatically trims
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    movie recording. Sets whether or not to save all the images that were shot 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 form. Changes the range of color reproduction. 24GB Continued r
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    Custom Key Settings Beep Language Date/Time Setup Area Setting Help Guide Display Power Save Power Saving Start Time LCD Brightness Viewfinder Bright. 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
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    Table of contents Sample photo Memory Card Tool Format Formats the memory card. File Number Selects the method to use to assign file numbers to still images and MP4 movies. Folder Name Selects the folder name format in which the still image is stored. Select Shoot. Folder Selects the
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    recognize 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
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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 lit
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    Table of contents Sample photo Playing back images Plays back the recorded images. 1 Press the (Playback) button. 2 Select the image with the control wheel. 3 To play back panoramic images or movies, press the center of the control wheel. During movie playback Pause/resume Fast-forward Fast-
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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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    Table of contents Using the Photo Creativity function Photo Creativity Using [Photo Creativity], you can shoot a subject with easy operations and obtain creative photos easily. 1 Set the shooting mode to (Intelligent Auto) or (Superior Auto). 2 Press the bottom of the control wheel, and select
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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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    Table of contents Picture Effect You can set [Picture Effect] easily in [Photo Creativity]. Select the desired effect filter to achieve a more impressive and artistic expression. 1 Set the shooting mode to (Intelligent Auto) or 2 Select (Photo Creativity). 3 Select [Picture Effect]. 4 Select
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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 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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    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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    Table of contents Sample 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
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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]. 2 OPTION t desired mode. To cancel the timer, press (Drive Mode) and select [Single Shooting]. (Self-timer: 10 Sets the 10-second delay self-timer
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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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    [Auto HDR] - [Soft Focus], [HDR Painting], [Rich-tone Mono.], [Miniature] 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 adjust the exposure, the exposure is shifted based on the compensated
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    set when shooting movies, the value is automatically changed 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]. Set the ISO according to your shooting conditions
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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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    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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    Table of contents Sample photo 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 creative
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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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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. 1 Set the shooting mode to (Scene Selection). 2 Select the desired mode using the control wheel. You can select another Scene Selection mode by pressing the center of the
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    Table 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,
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    Table of contents Sweep Panorama Allows you to create a panoramic image from 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
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    Table of contents • [Sweep Panorama] is not suitable when shooting the following subjects: - Subjects in motion. - 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
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    the focus and shoot the subject. You can adjust the shutter speed and aperture value also during movie recording. Shutter speed Aperture (F-value) Metered manual Notes • You cannot select [Flash Off] and [Autoflash] in [Flash Mode]. When you want to fire the flash, raise the flash by pressing
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    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 counterclockwise until [BULB] is indicated. [BULB
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    may differ from the actual image being 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
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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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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Flash Mode In dark environments, use the flash to 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
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    to enable you to check focus area easier. You can prevent the image from being enlarged by selecting MENU t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t [Off]. z Using manual focusing effectively "Focus fixing" is convenient when you can predict the distance to the subject. With "Focus fixing," you can fix the focus in
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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
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    Table of contents Sample 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 determines which of the 25 AF areas is used for
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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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    is invalid. • You cannot use [Tracking Focus] with 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
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    Table of contents Sample photo Zoom With the [Zoom] feature of the camera, the camera allows you to use a higher magnification zoom than the 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
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    Table of contents Sample photo Your purpose Clear Digital Image Zoom scale with optical zoom Image Zoom Size Zoom Zooming images by Off Off L trimming them in the available range (without M deterioration of image quality). S - About 1.4× About 2× Giving priority to image On Off L quality
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    focus on. 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
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    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 OK. Notes • Up to
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    a slight smile. Notes • You cannot use [Smile Shutter] with the following functions: - [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
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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 a
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    -held Twilight], [Sports Action], [Anti Motion Blur] in [Scene Selection] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Cont. Shooting] - [Spd Priority Cont.] - [Bracket: Cont.] - [Manual Focus] - [Soft Focus], [HDR Painting], [Rich-tone Mono.], [Miniature] in [Picture Effect] - [RAW & JPEG] in [Quality] - [Auto HDR] - 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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    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 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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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Quality Selects the compression format of still images. 1 MENU t [Image Size] t [Quality] t desired mode. RAW+J (RAW & JPEG) FINE (Fine) STD (Standard) File format: RAW (Records using the RAW compression format.) + JPEG A RAW image and a JPEG image are
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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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    Profile for MP4 format recording. For this reason, movies recorded in MP4 format with this camera cannot be played on devices other than those that support MPEG-4 AVC/H.264. Index 85GB
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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Record Setting Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality for movie recording. The higher the data rate (average bit-rate) per second, the higher the image quality. 1 MENU t [Image Size] t [Record Setting] t desired mode. [File Format]: [AVCHD] 60i
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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu White Balance Adjusts the color tones according to the ambient light conditions. Use this feature when the color tones of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you want to change the color tones on purpose for photographic expression. 1 MENU t [
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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 the calibrated
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    Table of contents Sample 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 on each area after dividing the total area into
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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Flash Comp. Adjusts the amount of flash light in 1/3 EV steps in a range of -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. Flash compensation changes the amount of flash light only. Exposure compensation changes the amount of flash light along with the change of the shutter speed
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    image with proper exposure and 1 overlaid image are recorded. Notes • You can select [DRO/Auto HDR] only in the following modes: - [Manual Exposure] - [Shutter Priority] - [Aperture Priority] - [Program Auto] D-Range Opt. Corrects the brightness of the image (DRO: Dynamic Range Optimizer). 1 MENU
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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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    Table of contents Picture Effect You can shoot with 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
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    with OPTION. The focus on other areas is greatly reduced. Notes • You can select [Picture Effect] only in the following modes: - [Manual Exposure] - [Shutter Priority] - [Aperture Priority] - [Program Auto] • You cannot use [Picture Effect] with [RAW & JPEG] images. • The [Toy Camera] and
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    Table of 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 [
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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
  • Sony ILCE-3000KBDL | Handbook - Page 98
    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
  • Sony ILCE-3000KBDL | Handbook - Page 101
    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
  • Sony ILCE-3000KBDL | Handbook - Page 102
    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
  • Sony ILCE-3000KBDL | Handbook - Page 103
    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Rotate Rotates a still image counter-clockwise. Use this to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation. Once you rotate the image, the image is played back in the rotated position, even if you turn off the power. 1 MENU t [Playback] t
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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
  • Sony ILCE-3000KBDL | Handbook - Page 106
    Table of contents Sample photo AEL w/ shutter Sets whether or not to fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [AEL w/ shutter] t desired setting. On Fixes the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down. Off Does not fix the exposure
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    Table of contents Sample 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 to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [AF
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    Table of contents Sample photo Red Eye Reduction When using the flash, it is fired 2 or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Red Eye Reduction] t desired setting. On The flash is always fired to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Off Does not use [Red
  • Sony ILCE-3000KBDL | Handbook - Page 109
    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
  • Sony ILCE-3000KBDL | Handbook - Page 110
    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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    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 portrait shooting that requires fine focus adjustments. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Peaking Level] t desired setting. High Mid Low Off
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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
  • Sony ILCE-3000KBDL | Handbook - Page 115
    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]. This feature
  • Sony ILCE-3000KBDL | Handbook - Page 116
    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
  • Sony ILCE-3000KBDL | Handbook - Page 117
    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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    and DCF2.0 option color space. 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
  • Sony ILCE-3000KBDL | Handbook - Page 120
    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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    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 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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    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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    Table of contents Movie Audio Rec Sets whether or not you record the 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,
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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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    Table of contents Sample photo AF Micro Adj. Allows you to adjust and register an autofocused position for each lens, when using an A-mount lens with the LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor (sold separately). 1 MENU t [Setup] t [AF Micro Adj.]. 2 [AF Adjustment Setting] t [On]. 3 [amount] t desired value t OK.
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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
  • Sony ILCE-3000KBDL | Handbook - Page 131
    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
  • Sony ILCE-3000KBDL | Handbook - Page 134
    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index AEL toggle When it is hard to obtain an appropriate exposure for the subject, this function allows you to lock the exposure by focusing on and measuring the light of an area that has the desired brightness. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Custom Key Settings] t [
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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 [Setup] t [Date/Time Setup]. 2 Press the right or left of the control wheel to select an item, and press the top or bottom of it to select the desired setting. 3 Select OK. Daylight Svg.: Date Format: Selects [
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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 shooting mode, perform an operation such as pressing the shutter button halfway down. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Power Saving Start Time] t desired setting. 30 Min 5 Min 1 Min 20
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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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    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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    Table of contents Sample photo Demo Mode The [Demo Mode] function displays the movies recorded on the memory card automatically (demonstration), when the camera has not been operated for a certain time. Normally select [Off]. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Demo Mode] t desired setting. On The
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    Table of contents Sample photo Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you activate [Initialize], the images are retained. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Initialize] t desired setting. Reset Default Factory Reset Initializes the main setting to the default settings. • The
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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Format Formats the memory card. When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time, it is recommended that you format the card using the camera for stable performance of the memory card before shooting. Note that formatting permanently erases
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    Table of contents File Number Selects the method to use to assign file numbers to still images and MP4 movies. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [File Number] t desired setting. Series Reset The camera does not reset numbers, and assigns numbers to files in sequence until the number reaches "9999." The camera
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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
  • Sony ILCE-3000KBDL | Handbook - Page 155
    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
  • Sony ILCE-3000KBDL | Handbook - Page 156
    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index New Folder Creates a new folder in the memory card to which still images and MP4 movies are recorded. Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording folder. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [New Folder]. A
  • Sony ILCE-3000KBDL | Handbook - Page 157
    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Recover Image DB When inconsistencies are 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 [
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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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    network or destination on the Eye-Fi card. For details, refer to the manual supplied with the Eye-Fi card. 2 Insert the Eye-Fi card you 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 sure
  • Sony ILCE-3000KBDL | Handbook - Page 160
    dots CPU/Memory: Pentium 4 or faster/at least 1 GB of memory Display: At least 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 for creating discs. ** Starter (Edition) is not
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    Table of contents Sample photo Recommended computer environment (Mac) The following computer environment is recommended when using the software and importing images via a USB connection. OS (pre-installed) "Image Data Converter Ver.4" USB Connection: Mac OS X v10.3 - v10.8 "Image Data Converter
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    Home." 1 Using the Internet browser on your computer, 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
  • Sony ILCE-3000KBDL | Handbook - Page 163
    .) • You can upload images to a network service. (An internet connection is required.) Notes • 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
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    Data Converter] t [Image Data Converter Ver.4] t "Help" in the menu bar t "Image Data Converter 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.co.jp/ids-se/ 164GB
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    (Windows) "PlayMemories Home" allows you to easily import images. For details on "PlayMemories Home" functions, see the "PlayMemories Home Help Guide." Importing images to the computer without using "PlayMemories Home" When the AutoPlay Wizard appears after making a USB connection between the camera
  • Sony ILCE-3000KBDL | Handbook - Page 166
    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Importing images to the computer (Mac) 1 Connect the camera to your Mac computer first. Double-click the newly recognized icon on the desktop t the folder where the images you want to import are stored. 2 Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon. The
  • Sony ILCE-3000KBDL | Handbook - Page 167
    Table of contents Sample photo Creating a movie disc Depending on the disc type, playable devices may vary. Select the method that suits your disc player. There are two ways to create a movie disc. Use "PlayMemories Home" on your computer or create a disc with devices other than a computer such
  • Sony ILCE-3000KBDL | Handbook - Page 168
    Table of contents Sample photo Characteristics of each type of disc Disc type/usage Description A Blu-ray Disc enables you to record high definition image quality (HD) movies of a longer duration than DVD discs. High-definition image quality (HD) High-definition image quality (HD) (AVCHD
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    the screen. 3 Create the disc, following the instructions on the screen. Notes • Install "PlayMemories Home "PlayMemories Home." See "PlayMemories Home Help Guide" for details. • Movies may not movies previously imported to a computer. Your computer must support the creation of a Blu-ray Disc. BD-R
  • Sony ILCE-3000KBDL | Handbook - Page 170
    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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    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
  • Sony ILCE-3000KBDL | Handbook - Page 173
    (page 93). The image is out of focus. • The subject is too close. Check the minimum focal distance of the lens. • You are shooting in manual focus mode. Set [AF/MF Select] to [Autofocus] (page 65). • Ambient light is insufficient. • Use the [Flexible Spot] (page 67) or
  • Sony ILCE-3000KBDL | Handbook - Page 174
    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index The flash does not work. • Press the (Flash pop-up) button to pop up the flash. • You cannot use a flash with the following recording mode: - [Bracket: Cont.] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Night Scene], [Hand-held Twilight] and [Anti Motion Blur] in [Scene
  • Sony ILCE-3000KBDL | Handbook - Page 175
    Table of contents The image is blurred. • The picture was taken in a dark location without the flash, resulting in camera-shake. The use of a tripod or the flash is recommended (page 64). [Hand-held Twilight] (page 55) and [Anti Motion Blur] (page 55) in [Scene Selection] are also effective in
  • Sony ILCE-3000KBDL | Handbook - Page 176
    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 noise when viewing a movie on a computer. • You are playing
  • Sony ILCE-3000KBDL | Handbook - Page 177
    appears every time you charge the battery pack, the internal rechargeable battery may be exhausted. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The date and time are recorded incorrectly. • Correct or check the date and time setting by selecting MENU t [Setup] t [Date/Time
  • Sony ILCE-3000KBDL | Handbook - Page 178
    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 (page 152). 178GB
  • Sony ILCE-3000KBDL | Handbook - Page 179
    Menu Index If the following messages appear, follow the instructions accordingly. Incompatible battery. Use correct model. • An 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
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    message appears frequently, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Image DataBase File error • There is something wrong because the Image Database File is damaged. Follow the on-screen instructions to recover data. Recording is unavailable in this movie format. •
  • Sony ILCE-3000KBDL | Handbook - Page 181
    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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    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Others Using the camera abroad You can use the AC Adaptor in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz. Notes • An electronic voltage transformer is unnecessary and its use may cause a malfunction. On TV color
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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
  • Sony ILCE-3000KBDL | Handbook - Page 184
    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
  • Sony ILCE-3000KBDL | Handbook - Page 185
    temperatures for a long time, or if left after being charged, or when the battery pack is frequently used. Use the remaining battery indication as a rough guide only. Index 185GB Continued r
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    Table 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,
  • Sony ILCE-3000KBDL | Handbook - Page 187
    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Battery charging • Only NP-FW50 battery packs (and no others) can be charged. Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and/or burn. • Remove the USB
  • Sony ILCE-3000KBDL | Handbook - Page 188
    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. Functions Autofocus AF
  • Sony ILCE-3000KBDL | Handbook - Page 189
    control wheel. Notes • You may not be able to use the Mount Adaptor with certain lenses. Consult your Sony dealer 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
  • Sony ILCE-3000KBDL | Handbook - Page 190
    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index AVCHD format The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record a high definition (HD) signal of either the 1080i specification1) or the 720p specification2) using efficient data compression coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC
  • Sony ILCE-3000KBDL | Handbook - Page 191
    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 thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide, etc. - Do not
  • Sony ILCE-3000KBDL | 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
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    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 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
  • Sony ILCE-3000KBDL | 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-3000KBDL | Handbook - Page 195
    Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Notes on the License The software provided with this camera is supplied under licensing agreements with each copyright holder. Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications, we have an obligation to inform you of the
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