4-469-855-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α Handbook Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index E-mount © 2013 Sony Corporation ILCE-3000 GB
Notes on using the camera Click on a button at upper right on the cover and each page to jump to the corresponding page. This is convenient when searching for a function you want to use. Table of contents How to use this handbook Sample photo Search for information by function. Search for information by sample photos. Search for information in a listing of menu items. Menu Search for information by keyword.
Table of contents Table of contents Notes on using the camera Sample photo How to use this handbook ·····································2 Sample photo ························································6 Identifying parts ···················································12 List of icons on the screen···································16 Basic operations Menu Operating the camera··········································19 Menu ···································································2
Sample photo Intelligent Auto·····················································51 Superior Auto ······················································53 Scene Selection ··················································55 Sweep Panorama················································57 Manual Exposure ················································59 Shutter Priority·····················································61 Aperture Priority ··················································62 Program Aut
Troubleshooting·················································172 Warning messages············································179 Table of contents Troubleshooting Sample photo Others Menu Using the camera abroad ··································182 Memory card ·····················································183 “InfoLITHIUM” battery packs ·····························185 Battery charging ················································187 Mount Adaptor·········································
“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.
The same scene with different brightness (48) 74 56 A happy smile (74) A person in candle light (56) 55 49 A person in front of night view (55) A moving person (49) 46 64 A group photo (46, 47) A person lit from behind (64) Index A person stands out, while backgrounds blurred away (33) Menu 48 Sample photo 33 Table of contents Shooting people 77 A person with soft skin tones (77) 7GB Continued r
Table of contents Shooting macro photos Adjusting the color to indoor light (87) 55 91 Flowers (55) Lowering the amount of flash light (91) 65 42 Focusing manually (65) Shooting subjects in better brightness (42) 49 42 Preventing camera-shake for indoor shots (49) Making food look appealing (42) Index Defocusing the background (33) Menu 87 Sample photo 33 8GB Continued r
The sky in vivid colors (42) Running water (61) 96 96 Vivid green colors (96) Colored leaves (96) Menu 61 Sample photo 42 Table of contents Shooting landscapes 57 Panoramic photos (57) Index 92 92 Scenery with a wide range of brightness (92) Light outdoors shot from a dark interior (92) 33 111 Defocusing the background (33) Keeping your shot level (111) 9GB Continued r
Table of contents Shooting sunset/night scenes Holding the camera by hand (56) Shooting the red of the sunset beautifully (55) 60 64 Fireworks (60) Trail of light (64) 48 33 Defocusing the background (33) Index The same scene in different brightness (48) Menu 55 Sample photo 56 46 Preventing camera-shake (46) 10GB Continued r
Following a moving subject (68) Expressing vigorous action (61) 65 45 Shooting the subject approaching the camera (65) Capturing the best moment (45) Menu 61 Sample photo 68 Table of contents Shooting fast moving subjects Index 11GB
See the pages in parentheses for details on operation for the parts. Table of contents Identifying parts A ON/OFF (Power) switch E Flash (64) F Hook for shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap to prevent damage caused by dropping the camera.
Table of contents Sample photo A Multi Interface Shoe1)2) B FINDER/LCD button C D (Playback) button (29) Image sensor position mark (65) E Viewfinder H Soft key B (20) I Soft key C (20) J Control wheel (19) 1) For details on compatible accessories of the Multi Interface Shoe, visit the Sony web site in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Accessories for the Accessory Shoe can also be used. Operations with other manufactures’ accessories are not guaranteed.
Table of contents Sample photo Menu A Connection plate cover Index 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 hole • Use a tripod with a 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.
E 18 - 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS A Hood index Table of contents Lens B Focusing ring F Lens contacts1) G Mounting index 1) Do not touch this part directly.
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).
Display Display Indication Does not record sound during movie recording AWB White Balance Wind noise reduction is activated Table of contents Indication 7500K A7 G7 SteadyShot/SteadyShot warning Soft Skin Effect DRO/Auto HDR Database file full/ Database file error Auto Object Framing Zoom magnification Creative Style Smart Zoom Sample photo Overheating warning Clear Image Zoom Smile Shutter View mode (Still/Movie Select) 101-0012 Picture Effect Playback folder – File number Protect B
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 [Picture Effect] did not work on the image. Histogram Sample photo Appears when HDR did not work on the image.
Basic operations The control wheel and soft keys allow you to use various functions of the camera. Table of contents Operating the camera Sample photo Control wheel Soft keys Menu Control wheel When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Exposure Comp.), (Drive Mode), and ISO (ISO) functions are assigned to the control wheel. When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to the control wheel.
Sample photo The arrow means you can turn the control wheel. 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. Menu When options are displayed on the screen, you can browse through them by turning or pressing the top/bottom/right/left parts of the control wheel. Press the center to make your choice.
Select a shooting mode based on the subject. 1 Turn the mode dial and set to the desired shooting mode. (Intelligent Auto) The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings. You can enjoy automatic shooting with the appropriate settings. (Scene Selection) Shoots with preset settings according to the subject or condition. (Sweep Panorama) Shoots with panoramic size. (Manual Exposure) Adjusts the aperture and shutter speed.
Using functions in the menu You can set up the basic settings for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as shooting, playback, or other operations. Table of contents Menu Sample photo 1 Select MENU. Menu 2 Select the desired item by pressing the top/bottom/right/left 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 control wheel to make your choice.
Soft Skin Effect Shoots the skin smoothly in [Face Detection] function. Shooting Tip List Allows you to view all shooting tips. LCD Display (DISP) Changes the information to be displayed on the LCD screen. Finder Display(DISP) Changes the information to be displayed on the Electronic Viewfinder. DISP Button(Monitor) Allows you to select the kind of information to be displayed on the LCD screen when you press the DISP button.
Table of contents Playback Allows you to set playback functions. Deletes images. Still/Movie Select Allows you to determine how to group the playback images (View mode). Slide Show Plays back images automatically. Specify Printing Selects the images to print, or makes printing settings. Image Index Selects the number of images to be displayed on the index screen. Enlarge Image Enlarges the image. Rotate Rotates images. Protect Protects images, or cancels the protection.
Sets camera-shake compensation. Release w/o Lens Sets whether or not to release the shutter when there is no lens. High ISO NR Sets the noise reduction processing for high ISO sensitivity shootings. Lens Comp.: Shading Compensates for the shaded corners of the screen. Reduces the color deviation at the corners of the screen. Lens Comp.: Distortion Compensates for distortion of the screen.
Memory Card Tool Formats the memory card. File Number Selects the method to use to assign file numbers to still images and MP4 movies. Selects the folder name format in which the still image is stored. Select Shoot. Folder Selects the recording folder to which still images and MP4 movies are recorded. New Folder Creates a new folder to which still images and MP4 movies are recorded. Recover Image DB Repairs the image database file when inconsistencies are found.
Shooting images with the settings in effect when you bought the camera is explained here. The camera makes decisions appropriate to the situation, and adjusts the settings. The Scene Recognition function begins to work. 2 To take still images, press the shutter button halfway down to focus on your subject, and press it fully down to shoot.
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 Status z lit Focus is locked. Focus is confirmed. Focal point moves following a moving subject. lit Focusing in progress. z flashing Cannot focus.
Table of contents Playing back images Plays back the recorded images. 1 Press the (Playback) button. 2 Select the image with the control wheel. During movie playback Control wheel operation Press the center of the control wheel. Fast-forward Press the right, or turn the control wheel clockwise. Fast-rewind Press the left, or turn the control wheel counterclockwise. Forward slow playback Turn clockwise during pause. Reverse slow playback* Turn counterclockwise during pause.
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). Sample photo 1 Display the image you want to enlarge and then select (Enlarge Image). 2 Adjust the scaling by turning the control wheel. 3 Select the portion you want to enlarge by pressing the top/bottom/right/left of the control wheel. 4 To cancel the enlarged playback, select .
Table of contents Deleting images You can delete the image displayed. 1 While displaying the image you want to delete, select (Delete). Select Sample photo 2 Select OK. to quit the operation. (Delete) Menu OK Notes • You cannot delete protected images. • Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. Be sure that you want to delete the image before proceeding. Select MENU t [Playback] t [Delete] to select and delete several images at the same time.
Using the Photo Creativity function Using [Photo Creativity], you can shoot a subject with easy operations and obtain creative photos easily. Table of contents Photo Creativity 1 Set the shooting mode to (Intelligent Auto) or (Superior Auto). Sample photo 2 Press the bottom of the control wheel, and select (Photo Creativity). Menu 3 Select the item you want to set from the items displayed at the bottom of the screen. You can use the [Photo Creativity] setup items simultaneously.
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. 2 Select (Intelligent Auto) or (Superior Auto). Sample photo 1 Set the shooting mode to Table of contents Bkground Defocus (Photo Creativity). 3 Select [Bkground Defocus]. : You can focus on both the subject and the background. : You can defocus the background.
Table of contents Brightness You can adjust the brightness easily in [Photo Creativity]. 2 Select (Intelligent Auto) or (Photo Creativity). 3 Select [Brightness]. (Superior Auto). Sample photo 1 Set the shooting mode to 4 Select the desired brightness. Menu : You can make images brighter. : You can make images darker. Select [AUTO] to restore to the original status.
Table of contents Color You can adjust the color easily in [Photo Creativity]. 2 Select (Intelligent Auto) or (Photo Creativity). 3 Select [Color]. (Superior Auto). Sample photo 1 Set the shooting mode to 4 Select the desired color. Menu : You can make the color warm. : You can make the color cool. Select [AUTO] to restore to the original status.
Table of contents Vividness You can adjust the vividness easily in [Photo Creativity]. 2 Select (Intelligent Auto) or (Photo Creativity). 3 Select [Vividness]. (Superior Auto). Sample photo 1 Set the shooting mode to 4 Select the desired vividness. Menu : You can make images vivid. : You can make images faint. Select [AUTO] to restore to the original status.
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 (Superior Auto). (Photo Creativity). Sample photo 2 Select 3 Select [Picture Effect]. 4 Select the desired effect. Select [AUTO] to restore to the original status. (Off) Disables the Picture Effect function. Creates the look of a Toy Camera photo with shaded corners and pronounced colors.
(Partial Color: Blue) Creates an image which retains the color blue, but converts others to black and white. (Partial Color: Yellow) Creates an image which retains the color yellow, but converts others to black and white. (High Contrast Mono.) Creates an image with high contrast in black and white. Index Creates an image which retains the color green, but converts others to black and white.
Using functions with the control wheel Using the control wheel: 1 Press DISP (Display Contents) on the control wheel repeatedly to select the desired mode. 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. Sample photo Using the Menu: Table of contents DISP (Display Contents) Notes Menu • [Histogram] is not displayed during following operations.
Histogram Table of contents Displays the luminance distribution graphically. Finder Display(DISP) Shows basic recording information on the viewfinder. Histogram Displays the luminance distribution graphically. Sample photo Disp. Basic Info Menu z Setting the screen display modes to be available You can select which LCD screen display modes can be selected in shooting mode with [DISP Button(Monitor)] (page 79). Index During playback Display Info. Shows recording information.
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 (red) Luminance Sample photo • If the image has a loss of details in highlights and shadows, these parts flash on the histogram display during playback (Luminance limit warning).
You can adjust the exposure in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –3.0 EV to +3.0 EV. 1 (Exposure Comp.) on the control wheel t desired value. Or, MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Exposure Comp.] t desired value. Sample photo Notes Menu • 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.
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. Shoots 1 still image. Normal shooting mode. (Cont. Shooting) Shoots images continuously while you keep pressing the shutter button (page 44). (Spd Priority Cont.) Shoots images continuously at high speed while you keep pressing the shutter button (page 45). (Self-timer) (Bracket: Cont.
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]. Sample photo Notes • You cannot use [Cont. Shooting] with the following functions: – [Scene Selection], excluding [Sports Action] – [Sweep Panorama] – [Smile Shutter] – [Auto HDR] – [Soft Focus], [HDR Painting], [Rich-tone Mono.], [Miniature] in [Picture Effect] Table of contents 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*). Table of contents Spd Priority Cont. * 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. (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Spd Priority Cont.].
1 (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Self-timer]. Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Self-timer]. Table of contents Self-timer 2 OPTION t desired mode. To cancel the timer, press (Self-timer: 10 Sets the 10-second delay self-timer. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and beeps until the shutter operates. To cancel the self-timer, press (Drive Mode) on the control wheel. (Self-timer: 2 Sec) Sample photo Sec) (Drive Mode) and select [Single Shooting].
Continuously shoots 3 images after 10 seconds. You can choose the best shot from 3 shots taken. 1 When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and the audible signal sounds until the shutter operates. To cancel the self-timer, press (Drive Mode) on the control wheel.
Shoots 3 images while automatically shifting the exposure from base, to darker, and then to lighter. Press and hold down the shutter button until the bracket recording is completed. You can select an image that suits your intention, after recording. Table of contents Bracket: Cont. Sample photo 1 (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Bracket: Cont.]. Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Bracket: Cont.]. To cancel the bracket, press (Bracket: Cont.: 0.3EV) (Drive Mode) and select [Single Shooting].
Sets the luminous sensitivity. 1 ISO (ISO) on the control wheel t desired setting. Or, MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [ISO] t desired setting. Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. Sets the sensitivity to light of the imaging sensor. You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or with moving subjects by increasing the ISO sensitivity (select a large number).
Displays multiple images at the same time. 1 Press the 2 Press (Playback) button to switch to the playback mode. Table of contents Image Index (Image Index) on the control wheel. 3 To return to the single-image playback, select the desired image and press the center of the control wheel. z Displaying a desired folder Menu To select a desired folder, select the bar on the left of the image index screen, and then press the top/bottom parts of the control wheel.
Using functions with the mode dial The camera analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings. 1 Set the shooting mode to Auto). (Intelligent When the camera recognizes the scene, the icon for recognized scene appears on the screen. The camera recognizes (Night Scene), (Tripod Night Scene), (Night Portrait), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro), (Spotlight), (Low Brightness), or (Baby).
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 photography (page 32). 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.
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 HDR, and chooses the best image. (Superior Icon for recognized scene 2 Point the camera to the subject.
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 photography (page 32).
Table of contents 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. Blurs away backgrounds and sharpens the subject. Accentuate the skin tones softly. (Landscape) Shoots the entire range of scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors. (Macro) Shoots close-ups of the subjects such as flowers, insects, food, or small items.
(Night Scene) Shoots night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod. A burst of shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur, camera-shake, and noise. (Anti Motion Blur) Allows you to shoot indoor shots without using the flash and reduces subject blur. The camera shoots burst images and combines them to create the image, reducing subject blur and noise. Sample photo (Hand-held Twilight) Table of contents Shoots night scenes without losing the dark atmosphere.
Table of contents Sweep Panorama Allows you to create a panoramic image from composed images. Sample photo 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. Menu 4 Keep the shutter button pressed halfway down and point the camera at the edge of the subject. This part will not be taken.
Pan the camera in an arc with a constant velocity and in the same direction as the indication on the LCD screen. [Sweep Panorama] is better suited for still subjects, rather than moving ones. Sample photo z Tips for shooting a panoramic image Table of contents • [Sweep Panorama] is not suitable when shooting the following subjects: – Subjects in motion. – Subjects that are too close to the camera.
You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. 1 Set the shooting mode to Table of contents Manual Exposure (Manual Exposure). Each time you press the bottom of the control wheel, it switches between the shutter speed and aperture value. Shutter speed Sample photo 2 Select the shutter speed or aperture value by pressing the bottom of the control wheel. 3 Turn the control wheel to select shutter speed/aperture value.
You can shoot trails with long exposure. BULB is suitable for shooting trails of light, such as fireworks. (Manual Exposure). 2 Select the shutter speed by pressing the bottom of the control wheel. Menu 3 Turn the control wheel counterclockwise until [BULB] is indicated. Sample photo 1 Set the shooting mode to Table of contents BULB [BULB] 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus. 5 Press and hold the shutter button for the duration of the shooting.
You can express the movement of a moving subject in various ways by adjusting the shutter speed. You can adjust the shutter speed also during movie recording. 1 Set the shooting mode to Table of contents Shutter Priority (Shutter Priority). 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. The aperture is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure. Notes Menu • You cannot select [Flash Off] and [Autoflash] in [Flash Mode].
You can shoot by adjusting the aperture and changing the range in focus, or by defocusing the background. You can also adjust the aperture value during movie recording. 1 Set the shooting mode to Table of contents Aperture Priority (Aperture Priority). Smaller F-value: The subject is in focus, but things in front of and beyond the subject are blurred. Larger F-value: The subject and its foreground and background are all in focus. 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.
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 Table of contents Program Auto (Program Auto). 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. Notes • You cannot select [Flash Off] and [Autoflash] in [Flash Mode]. When you want to fire the flash, raise the flash by pressing (Flash pop-up) button. When you do not fire the flash, push down the flash.
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. 2 When you want to fire the flash, press the (Flash pop-up) button to pop up the flash. (Flash pop-up) button Does not fire even if the flash is raised. (Autoflash) Fires in dark environments or when shooting towards bright light. (Fill-flash) Fires every time you trigger the shutter.
Table of contents AF/MF Select Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t desired mode. Focuses automatically. (DMF) After focusing automatically, make fine focus adjustment manually (Direct Manual Focus). (Manual Focus) Adjusts the focus manually. Turn the focusing ring right or left to make the subject look clearer.
1 MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t [DMF]. 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically. Table of contents DMF (Direct Manual Focus) 3 Keep the shutter button halfway down, rotate the focusing ring of the lens to achieve a sharper focus. Sample photo Notes • [Autofocus Mode] is fixed to [Single-shot AF].
Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. Table of contents Autofocus Area 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Autofocus Area] t desired mode. AF range finder frame The camera uses the AF area located in the center area exclusively. Menu (Center) The camera determines which of the 25 AF areas is used for focusing.
Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Autofocus Mode] t desired mode. The camera focuses and the focus is locked when you press the shutter button halfway down. Use this mode when the subject is motionless. (Continuous The camera continues to focus while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. Use this mode when the subject is in motion.
Table of contents Tracking Focus Continuously track a moving subject. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Tracking Focus]. A target frame appears. The camera starts tracking the subject. To cancel the tracking feature, select . Target frame 3 Press the shutter button fully down. Sample photo 2 Align the target frame with the subject to be tracked, and select OK. Notes Index z Tracking the face you want to shoot Menu • Tracking may be difficult in the following situations: – The subject is moving too quickly.
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 setting of [Image Size] (page 80), [Clear Image Zoom] (page 114), or [Digital Zoom] (page 115). 2 MENU t [Camera] t [Zoom] t desired value.
Your purpose Off Giving priority to image On quality when zooming images. Off On On – M About 1.4× S About 2× L About 2×* M About 2.8× S About 4× L About 4× M About 5.6× S About 8× Index * Zoom scale in the default setting Menu Giving priority to higher magnification when zooming images. L Sample photo Zooming images by Off trimming them in the available range (without deterioration of image quality).
Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, exposure, flash settings and perform image processing automatically. You can select the priority face to be focused on. Face Detection frame (gray/magenta) This frame appears on a detected face that is not the face with the priority focus. The magenta frame appears on a face that is registered with [Face Registration]. (On (Regist. Faces)) (On) Focuses on faces registered so as to have priority.
If you register faces in advance, the camera can detect the registered face as a priority when [Face Detection] is set to [On (Regist. Faces)]. Table of contents Face Registration 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Face Registration] t desired mode. Registers a new face. Order Exchanging Changes the priority of faces previously registered. Delete Deletes a registered face. Select a face and press OK. Delete All Deletes all registered faces.
Table of contents Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Smile Shutter] t [On]. 3 Wait for a smile to be detected. Face Detection frame When the smile level exceeds the b point on the (orange) indicator, the camera records images automatically. Smile Detection indicator If you press the shutter button during [Smile Shutter] shooting, the camera shoots the image, and then returns to [Smile Shutter] mode.
1 Do not cover the eyes with the front hair. Do not obscure the face by a hat, masks, sunglasses, etc. 3 Give a clear smile with an open mouth. The smile is easier to be detected when the teeth are shown. • The shutter operates when any person whose smile is detected. • If the camera detects a face during tracking focus or detects a registered face, the camera detects the smile of that face only. • If a smile is not detected, set the sensitivity with OPTION.
When the camera detects and shoots faces, subjects shot with macro or subjects captured using [Tracking Focus], the captured image is automatically trimmed into a suitable composition. Both the original and the trimmed images are saved. The trimmed image is recorded in the same size as the original image size. Table of contents Auto Object Framing Sample photo 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Auto Object Framing] t desired mode. (Off) Does not use the [Auto Object Framing] function.
Sets the effect used for shooting the skin smoothly in the [Face Detection] function. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Soft Skin Effect] t [On]. Table of contents Soft Skin Effect 2 To set the intensity of the Soft Skin Effect, OPTION t desired setting. (Off) Uses the [Soft Skin Effect] function. Does not use the [Soft Skin Effect] function. You can set the intensity of the [Soft Skin Effect] with OPTION. Sets [Soft Skin Effect] to high. (Mid) Sets [Soft Skin Effect] to medium.
Allows you to search through all shooting tips in the camera. Turn the control wheel to scroll the text up and down. Sample photo 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Shooting Tip List]. 2 Search for the desired shooting tip.
Allows you to select the screen display modes that can be selected with [Display Contents] (page 39) in shooting mode. Table of contents DISP Button(Monitor) 1 MENU t [Camera] t [DISP Button(Monitor)]. The items marked with are available. Shows basic shooting information. Graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value, except for when [Shoot Mode] is set to [Sweep Panorama]. Display All Info. Shows recording information. Big Font Size Disp. Shows only major items in a larger size. No Disp.
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 can be recorded. Sample photo 1 MENU t [Image Size] t [Image Size] t desired mode. Still Image size when [Aspect Ratio] is 3:2 Usage guidelines 5456 × 3632 pixels For prints up to A3+ size M: 10M 3872 × 2576 pixels For prints up to A4 size S: 5.
The images appear differently, depending on the mode selected. Wide The images are scrolled when you press the center of the control wheel.
Sets the aspect ratio of still images. 1 MENU t [Image Size] t [Aspect Ratio] t desired mode. Standard aspect ratio. Suitable for prints. 16:9 For viewing on a high-definition TV. Notes • You cannot set this item when shooting in [Sweep Panorama] mode.
Selects the compression format of still images. 1 MENU t [Image Size] t [Quality] t desired mode. FINE (Fine) File format: JPEG The image is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded. Since the compression rate of [Standard] is higher than that of [Fine], the file size of [Standard] is smaller than that of [Fine]. This will allow more files to be recorded on 1 memory card, but the image quality will be lower.
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) (Up) (Down) Pan the camera in the direction you set.
Selects the movie file format. 1 MENU t [Image Size] t [File Format] t desired mode. Records mp4 (AVC) movies. This format is suitable for WEB uploads, e-mail attachments, etc. • Movies are recorded in MPEG-4 format at about 30 frames/ second, utilizing the progressive scanning system, AAC audio, and the mp4 format. • You cannot create a disc from the movies recorded in this format using the software “PlayMemories Home.” Index MP4 Menu Records 60i/50i movies or 24p/25p movies in AVCHD format.
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. Table of contents Record Setting 1 MENU t [Image Size] t [Record Setting] t desired mode. Recording Maximum 24 Mbps Records high image quality movies of 1920 × 1080 (60i/50i). 60i 17M(FH)* 50i 17M(FH)** Average 17 Mbps Records standard image quality movies of 1920 × 1080 (60i/50i).
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. Table of contents White Balance 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t desired mode. AWB (Auto WB) (Daylight) (Shade) The camera automatically detects the light source and adjusts the color tones.
The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. The color tones are adjusted automatically, but you can also adjust them manually using the [White Balance] function. Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Characteristics of light White (standard) Bluish Green-tinged Reddish 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t desired mode.
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. Table of contents Custom White Balance The shutter clicks and the calibrated values (color temperature and color filter) are displayed. You can finely adjust the color tones with OPTION.
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. Table of contents Metering Mode 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Metering Mode] t desired mode. (Center) Measures the average brightness of the entire screen, while emphasizing the central area of the screen (Center-weighted metering). (Spot) Measures only the central area (Spot metering).
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 and aperture. (Flash pop-up) button to pop up the flash. 2 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Flash Comp.] t desired value. Selecting higher values (+ side) makes the flash level higher and images brighter.
Corrects the brightness or contrast. 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [DRO/Auto HDR] t desired mode. (Off) (Auto HDR) Does not 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, producing the image with the optimal brightness and gradation.
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. Table of contents Auto HDR 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [DRO/Auto HDR] t [Auto HDR]. (Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. Auto) Corrects the exposure difference automatically. 1.0 EV – 6.0 EV Sets the exposure difference, based on the contrast of the subject. Select the optimal level between 1.0 EV (weak) and 6.
You can shoot with an effect filter to obtain the various textures. 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Picture Effect] t desired mode. (Off) Table of contents Picture Effect 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 Color) Creates a vivid look by emphasizing color tones. Sample photo (Toy Camera) Menu (Posterization) (Soft Highkey) (Partial Color) (High Contrast Mono.
(Soft Focus) Creates an image in black and white with rich gradation and reproduction of details. The camera releases the shutter 3 times. (Miniature) Creates an image which enhances the subject vividly, with the background defocused considerably. This effect may often be found in pictures of miniature models. You can select the area to be in focus with OPTION. The focus on other areas is greatly reduced. Index (Rich-tone Mono.) Menu Creates the look of a painting, enhancing the colors and details.
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. Table of contents Creative Style 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Creative Style] t desired mode. For shooting various scenes with rich gradation and beautiful colors.
Table of contents Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. 1 MENU t [Playback] t [Delete] t desired mode. Deletes the selected images. Press the center of the control wheel to select OK. All in Folder Deletes all images in the selected folder, or all AVCHD movies. All AVCHD view files Sample photo Multiple Img. Notes • You can select up to 100 images. It is easier to delete an image displayed on the screen by selecting (page 31).
Selects the unit of images to be played back. 1 MENU t [Playback] t [Still/Movie Select] t desired mode. Displays still images by folder. Folder View(MP4) Displays MP4 movies by folder. AVCHD View Displays AVCHD movies.
Plays back images automatically. 1 MENU t [Playback] t [Slide Show] t desired mode t OK. Table of contents Slide Show Repeat Plays back images in a continuous loop. Off After all the images have been played back, the Slide Show ends. Interval 1 Sec Sets the display interval of images. Sample photo On 3 Sec 5 Sec 30 Sec Menu 10 Sec Notes Index • You cannot pause the Slide Show. To stop the Slide Show, press the center of the control wheel.
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). DPOF Setup Multiple Img. Selects images to order printing. 1 Select an image and press the center of the control wheel. To cancel the selection, select the -marked image again. 2 Repeat the operation on all images you want to print. Cancel All Clears all DPOF marks.
Selects the number of images to be displayed on the index. 1 MENU t [Playback] t [Image Index] t desired mode. Displays 6 images. 12 Images Displays 12 images. To select a desired folder, select the bar to the left of the image index screen, and then press the top/bottom parts of the control wheel. You can switch between still image playback and movie playback by pressing the center of the control wheel.
You can check the focus by enlarging a portion of the playback image. 1 MENU t [Playback] t [ Enlarge Image]. Table of contents Enlarge Image 2 Adjust the scaling by turning the control wheel. 4 To cancel the enlarged playback, select . Notes • You cannot enlarge the movies. • During playing back panoramic images, pause first, and then enlarge the image. The scaling range depends on the image size. Image size Scaling range L Approx. ×1.0 – ×15.1 M Approx. ×1.0 – ×10.7 S Approx. ×1.0 – ×7.
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. Sample photo 1 MENU t [Playback] t [Rotate]. Table of contents Rotate 2 Press the center of the control wheel. The image rotates counter-clockwise. The image rotates as you press the center.
Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed on protected images. Table of contents Protect 1 MENU t [Playback] t [Protect] t desired mode. Applies or cancels the protection of the selected images. Press the center of the control wheel to select OK. Cancel All Images Cancels the protection of all still images. Cancel All Movies(MP4) Cancels the protection of all movies (MP4). Sample photo Multiple Img. Cancel All AVCHD Cancels the protection of all AVCHD movies.
Adjusts the sound volume of movies in 8 steps. 1 MENU t [Playback] t [Volume Settings] t desired value. The [Volume Settings] screen appears when you press the bottom of the control wheel while playing back movies. You can adjust the volume, while listening to the actual sound.
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. Fixes the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down. Off Does not fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down. Use this mode when you want to adjust focus and exposure separately. The camera keeps adjusting the exposure while shooting in [Cont. Shooting] or [Spd Priority Cont.] mode.
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. Auto Uses the AF illuminator. Off Does not use the AF illuminator. Notes Menu • You cannot use the AF illuminator in the following situations: – [Autofocus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF].
When using the flash, it is fired 2 or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Table of contents Red Eye Reduction 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Red Eye Reduction] t desired setting. The flash is always fired to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Off Does not use [Red Eye Reduction]. Notes Menu • You cannot use [Red Eye Reduction] in the following situations: – [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur] in [Scene Selection] – [Rear Sync.
Sets whether or not to show images altered with effects of the exposure compensation, white balance, [Creative Style], or [Picture Effect] on the LCD screen. Table of contents Live View Display 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Live View Display] t desired setting. Shows the images with effects applied. Setting Effect OFF Does not show the images with effects applied. This setting will allow you to concentrate on the composition of the subject, as the subject appears on the screen as it is.
You can check the recorded image on the LCD screen right after the shooting. You can change the displayed time. Table of contents Auto Review 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Auto Review] t desired setting. 5 Sec Displays for the set time. Selecting (Enlarge Image) allows you to check the enlarged image. 2 Sec Off Does not display. Sample photo 10 Sec Notes Menu • In auto review, the image will not be displayed in the vertical position even if [Playback Display] is set to [Auto Rotate].
Sets whether the grid line is displayed or not. The grid line will help you to adjust the composition of images. Table of contents Grid Line 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Grid Line] t desired setting. Square Grid Square grids make it easier to confirm the horizontal level of your composition. This is suitable to determine the quality of the composition when shooting landscape, close-up, or duplicated images. Diag. + Square Grid Place a subject on the diagonal line to express uplifting and powerful feeling.
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. Table of contents Peaking Level 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Peaking Level] t desired setting. Sets the peaking level to high. Mid Sets the peaking level to middle. Low Sets the peaking level to low. Off Does not use the peaking function.
Sets the color used for the peaking function in manual focus. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Peaking Color] t desired setting. Enhances outlines in white. Red Enhances outlines in red. Yellow Enhances outlines in yellow. Notes • This function cannot be set when [Peaking Level] is set to [Off].
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]. Table of contents Clear Image Zoom 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Clear Image Zoom] t desired setting. Uses the [Clear Image Zoom] feature. Off Does not use the [Clear Image Zoom] feature.
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 can be also available in movie recording. On Uses the [Digital Zoom] feature. If you want to use higher magnification regardless of the deterioration of the image, set it to [On]. Off Does not use the [Digital Zoom] feature.
Sets whether or not to save all the images that were shot continuously in [Superior Auto] mode. Table of contents S. Auto Image Extract. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [S. Auto Image Extract.] t desired setting. Saves 1 appropriate image selected by the camera. Off Saves all of the images. Notes • Even when you set [S. Auto Image Extract.] to [Off] with [Hand-held Twilight] selected from recognized scene mode, 1 combined image is saved.
Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to make manual-focusing easier. This works in the [Manual Focus] or [DMF] mode. Table of contents MF Assist 1 MENU t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t desired setting. 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.
Sets the length of time the image will be shown in an expanded form for the [MF Assist] function. Table of contents MF Assist Time 1 MENU t [Setup] t [MF Assist Time] t desired setting. Enlarges the display until 5 Sec Enlarges the image for 5 seconds. 2 Sec Enlarges the image for 2 seconds. Notes is selected. Sample photo No Limit • This function cannot be set when [MF Assist] is set to [Off]. • This item is available only with an E-mount lens.
The way colors are represented using combinations of numbers or the range of color reproduction is called “color space.” You can change the color space, depending on your purpose. Table of contents Color Space 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Color Space] t desired setting. This is the standard color space of the digital camera. Use [sRGB] in normal shooting, such as when you intend to print out the images without any modification. AdobeRGB This has a wide range of color reproduction.
Sets whether or not you use the [SteadyShot] function of the lens. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [SteadyShot] t desired setting. Uses [SteadyShot]. Off Does not use [SteadyShot]. This setting is recommended when you use a tripod. Notes • [On] is selected when using the following functions: – [Hand-held Twilight], [Anti Motion Blur] in [Scene Selection] • You cannot set [SteadyShot] when the name of the lens attached does not contain “OSS,” such as “E16 mm F2.
Sets whether or not the shutter can be released when no lens is attached. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Release w/o Lens] t desired setting. Releases the shutter when no lens is attached. Select this option when you attach the camera on an astronomical telescope, etc. Disable Releases the shutter only when a lens is attached. Notes • Correct metering cannot be achieved when you use lenses that do not provide a lens contact, such as the lens of an astronomical telescope.
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. Table of contents High ISO NR 1 MENU t [Setup] t [High ISO NR] t desired setting. Activates high ISO noise reduction normally. Low Activates high ISO noise reduction moderately. Select this to give priority to the timing of shooting.
Compensates for the shaded corners of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Lens Comp.: Shading] t desired setting. Compensates for darker corners of the screen automatically. Off Does not compensate for darker corners of the screen. Notes • This item is available only with an E-mount lens. • The amount of light around the edges may not be corrected, depending on the lens type. Sample photo Auto Table of contents Lens Comp.
Reduces the color deviation at the corners of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics. Table of contents Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber.] t desired setting. Reduces the color deviation automatically. Off Does not compensate for the color deviation. Notes • This item is available only with an E-mount lens.
Compensates for the distortion of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Lens Comp.: Distortion] t desired setting. Compensates for distortion of the screen automatically. Off Does not compensate for distortion of the screen. Notes • This item is available only with an E-mount lens. • With some attached lenses, the setting will be fixed to [Auto], and you will not be able to select [Off]. Sample photo Auto Table of contents Lens Comp.
Sets whether to give priority to tracking a certain face when the camera detects that face during tracking focus. Table of contents Face Priority Tracking 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Face Priority Tracking] t desired setting. Off Does not preferentially-track the face. If you set the detected face as a target, even when [Face Priority Tracking] is set to [Off], the camera tracks the body when the face is not visible.
Sets whether or not you record the sound during movie recording. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Movie Audio Rec] t desired setting. 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.
Sets whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie recording. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Wind Noise Reduct.] t desired setting. Reduces wind noise. Off Does not reduce wind noise. Notes • Setting this item to [On] where wind is not blowing sufficiently hard may cause normal sound to be recorded with too low volume. Sample photo On Table of contents Wind Noise Reduct.
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). Table of contents AF Micro Adj. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [AF Micro Adj.]. 3 [amount] t desired value t OK. Sets whether or not to use the [AF Micro Adj.] function. Select [On] to use the [AF Micro Adj.]. amount Allows you to select an optimum value between –20 and +20. Selecting a larger value shifts the autofocused position away from the camera.
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. Table of contents Menu start 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Menu start] t desired setting. Always displays the first screen of the menu. Previous Displays the last item set. This will make it easier to quickly reset the last item you set previously.
Sets whether or not to activate the MOVIE button. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [MOVIE Button] t desired setting. Activates the MOVIE button. Off Deactivates the MOVIE button.
Assigning functions to the various keys allows you to speed up operations by pressing the appropriate key on the shooting information screen. Table of contents Custom Key Settings 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Custom Key Settings] t desired setting. Sample photo Soft key C Menu Soft key B Right key Soft key B Setting White Balance Autofocus Mode Metering Mode Tracking Focus DRO/Auto HDR Zoom Picture Effect Face Detection Creative Style Smile Shutter Flash Mode Auto Object Framing Flash Comp.
Custom 1 to 6 Available functions [Custom 1] AF/MF Select [Custom 2] Autofocus Mode [Custom 3] Autofocus Area Smile Shutter Auto Object Framing Soft Skin Effect Sample photo Face Detection Table of contents The default setting of each [Custom] item Quality ISO [Custom 5] White Balance Metering Mode Menu [Custom 4] DRO/Auto HDR [Custom 6] Picture Effect Creative Style Flash Mode Index Not set Notes • [Soft key B Setting] under [Custom Key Settings] is available for the following shooting
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. Table of contents AEL toggle 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Custom Key Settings] t [Soft key B Setting]. 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.
Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Beep] t desired setting. Sound will be emitted when you press the control wheel or soft keys. Off Turns off the audible signal.
Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [ Language] t desired language.
Sets the date and time again. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Date/Time Setup]. 3 Select OK. Daylight Svg.: Selects [ON] or [OFF]. Date Format: Selects the date and time display format. Menu 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. Sample photo 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.
Sets the area where you are using the camera. This allows you to set the local area when you use the camera abroad. Table of contents Area Setting 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Area Setting] t desired setting. Sample photo 2 Press the right or left of the control wheel to select an area.
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. Displays the help guide. Off Does not display the help guide.
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. Table of contents Power Save 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Power Save] t desired setting. [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. Standard Follows the setting of [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. Table of contents Power Saving Start Time 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Power Saving Start Time] t desired setting. Switches to power save mode after the set time. 5 Min 1 Min 20 Sec 10 Sec Sample photo 30 Min Notes Menu • Turn off the camera when you do not use it for a long time.
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [LCD Brightness] t desired setting. Allows you to adjust the brightness within the range of –2 to +2. Sunny Weather Sets the brightness appropriately for shooting outdoors.
Adjusts the brightness of the Electronic Viewfinder. You can select whether to adjust the brightness automatically or manually. Table of contents Viewfinder Bright. 1 Press the FINDER/LCD button to switch the screen display to the viewfinder. Auto Adjusts the brightness automatically. Manual Allows you to adjust the brightness within the range of –1 to +1. Sample photo 2 MENU t [Setup] t [Viewfinder Bright.] 3 Look through the viewfinder and select the desired setting.
Selects the color of the LCD screen. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Display Color] t desired setting. Black Blue Pink Turns to the selected color.
Selects the method used for displaying the wide images. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Wide Image] t desired setting. Displays the wide images on the entire screen. Normal Displays the wide images and the operation information on the screen.
Selects the orientation when playing back still images recorded in the portrait position. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Playback Display] t desired setting. Displays in the portrait position. Manual Rotate Displays in the landscape position.
Selects the appropriate USB connection method for each computer or USB device connected to the camera. Table of contents USB Connection 1 MENU t [Setup] t [USB Connection] t desired setting. Mass Storage Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera, a computer, and other USB devices. MTP Establishes an MTP connection between the camera and a computer or other USB device. Computers running Windows 7 or Windows 8 are connected in MTP, and the unique functions of MTP are enabled.
Enhances compatibility by limiting of USB connection functions. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [USB LUN Setting] t desired setting. Normally, use [Multi]. Single Set [USB LUN Setting] to [Single] only if you cannot make a connection.
Displays the version of your camera and lens. Confirm the version when a firmware update is released. Table of contents Version 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Version]. Sample photo Notes • An update can be performed only when the battery level is (3 remaining battery icons) or more. We recommend that you use a sufficiently charged battery pack or the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately).
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]. Table of contents Demo Mode 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Demo Mode] t desired setting. 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 protect it. Off Does not show the demonstration.
Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you activate [Initialize], the images are retained. Table of contents Initialize 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Initialize] t desired setting. Initializes the main setting to the default settings. • The following settings are not reset: – [Date/Time Setup] – [Area Setting] – Faces registered with [Face Registration] – Settings registered with [AF Micro Adj.
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 all data on the memory card, and is unrecoverable. Save precious data on a computer, etc. Notes • Formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images. • During the format, the access lamp lights up.
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. The camera does not reset numbers, and assigns numbers to files in sequence until the number reaches “9999.” Reset 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 than the largest number is assigned.
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. Table of contents Folder Name 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Folder Name] t desired setting. The folder name form is as follows: folder number + MSDCF. Example: 100MSDCF Date Form The folder name form is as follows: folder number + Y (the last digit)/MM/DD.
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. Table of contents Select Shoot. Folder 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Select Shoot. Folder] t desired folder. Sample photo Notes • You cannot select the folder when you select the [Date Form] setting. • Movie (MP4) files are recorded in a folder for movies that has the same number as the selected folder for still images.
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. A new folder is created with a folder number one greater than the largest folder number currently used. Notes Menu • A folder for still images and a folder for MP4 movies that have the same number are created at the same time.
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. Table of contents Recover Image DB 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Recover Image DB] t OK. Notes • Use a sufficiently charged battery. Low battery power during repairing can cause damage to data. Sample photo The [Recover Image DB] screen is displayed, and the camera repairs the file.
Displays the remaining recording time of movies on the memory card. Number of recordable still images is also displayed. Table of contents Display Card Space 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Display Card Space].
Sets whether or not you use the upload function when using an Eye-Fi card (commercially available). This item appears when an Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camera. Table of contents Upload Settings 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Upload Settings] t desired setting. Enables the upload function. The icon on the screen changes according to the communication status of the camera. Standby. No images are to be sent. Connecting. Upload standby. Uploading. Error Off Disables the upload function.
Connecting with other equipment Notes Recommended computer environment (Windows) Menu • An Internet connection is required to install the software. • Use “Image Data Converter” to play back RAW images. • “PlayMemories Home” is not compatible with Mac computers. When you play back images on Mac computers, use the appropriate application software supplied with the Mac computer. Sample photo Use following software to allow more versatile use of images shot with your camera.
The following computer environment is recommended when using the software and importing images via a USB connection. USB Connection: Mac OS X v10.3 – v10.8 “Image Data Converter Ver.4”: Mac OS X v10.5, v10.6 (Snow Leopard), v10.7 (Lion), v10.8 (Mountain Lion) “Image Data Converter Ver.4” CPU: Intel processor, such as Intel Core Solo/Core Duo/Core 2 Duo Memory: 1 GB or more is recommended.
Installing “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) 1 Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the following URL, then click [Install] t [Run]. www.sony.net/pm Sample photo Log on as Administrator. • If “PMB” (Picture Motion Browser) supplied with a camera that was purchased before 2011 has already been installed on the computer, “PMB” will be overwritten by “PlayMemories Home.” Some “PlayMemories Home” functions differ from those of “PMB,” but please use “PlayMemories Home.
Refer to “PlayMemories Home Help Guide.” Double-click the shortcut of (PlayMemories Home Help Guide) on the desktop, or click [Start] t [All Programs] t [PlayMemories Home] t [PlayMemories Home Help Guide]. • For Windows 8, select the [PlayMemories Home] icon on the Start screen, then launch “PlayMemories Home” and select [PlayMemories Home Help Guide] from the [Help] menu. Index z Using “PlayMemories Home” Menu Notes • “PlayMemories Home” is not compatible with Mac computers.
Sample photo With “Image Data Converter,” you can do the following: • You can play back and edit images recorded in RAW format with various corrections, such as tone curve and sharpness. • You can adjust images with white balance, exposure, and [Creative Style], etc. • You can save the images displayed and edited on a computer. You can either save the image as RAW format or save it in the general file format. • You can display and compare the RAW images and JPEG images recorded by this camera.
2 Turn on the camera and the computer. Sample photo 1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). Table of contents Connecting the camera to the computer USB cable (supplied) 3 Connect the camera to your computer. When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera. Wait for a while.
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. Table of contents Importing images to the computer (Mac) 2 Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon. The image is displayed. z The software for Mac computers Sample photo The image files are copied to the hard disk. 3 Double-click the hard disk icon t the desired image file in the folder containing the copied files.
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 as a recorder. Record setting available FX Player FH Blu-ray Disc playback devices (Sony Blu-ray Disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.
Characteristics of each type of disc 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) (AVCHD recording disc) Standard definition image quality (STD) movie converted from high definition image quality (HD) movie can be recorded on DVD media, such as DVD-R discs, and a standard image quality (STD) disc is created.
You can create a high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD recording disc from AVCHD movies imported to a computer using the software “PlayMemories Home.” 2 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. Still images and MP4 movie files cannot be recorded on the AVCHD recording disc. It may take a long time to create a disc.
You can create a standard definition image quality (STD) disc from AVCHD movies imported to a computer using supplied software “PlayMemories Home.” 2 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 Menu • Install “PlayMemories Home” beforehand. • MP4 movie files cannot be recorded on a disc.
Index You cannot print RAW images. When you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off. You cannot print panoramic images depending on the printer. When you print at a shop, note the followings. – Consult your photo printing service shop as to what types of memory card they handle. – A memory card adaptor (sold separately) may be necessary. Consult your photo printing service shop. – Before you take image data to a shop, always copy (back up) your data to other media.
Troubleshooting Table of contents Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 172 to 178. 3 Reset the settings (page 151). Menu 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Sample photo 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about 1 minute, re-insert the battery pack, and then turn on the power. Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed.
The charge lamp on the camera flashes when charging the battery pack. • This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. The optimal temperature for charging the battery pack is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). • Set the power switch to OFF while charging the battery.
The flash does not work. Table of contents • 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 Selection] – Movie recording • Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared on the image. This is not a malfunction. The flash takes too long to recharge.
The image is blurred. Table of contents • 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 reducing blur. The 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. Images cannot be played back.
Cannot copy images. Table of contents • Make the USB connection by properly connecting the camera with your computer (page 165). • Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS. • When you shoot images with a memory card formatted by a computer, you may not be able to copy the images to a computer. Shoot using a memory card formatted by your camera. Cannot play back images on a computer. The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer.
Cannot print images. • RAW images cannot be printed. To print RAW images, first convert them to JPEG images using “Image Data Converter.” Table of contents Printing The color of the image is strange. Images are printed with both edges cut off. Cannot print images with the date. Index • Using “PlayMemories Home,” you can print images with date. • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images.
The camera does not work properly. • Remove the memory card, and insert it again. If the problem persists even after performing this procedure, format the memory card (page 152). Sample photo “--E-” appears on the screen. Table of contents • Turn off the camera. Remove the battery pack and insert it again. If the camera is hot, remove the battery pack, and allow it to cool down before trying this corrective procedure. • If an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) is used, disconnect the power cord.
Table of contents Warning messages If the following messages appear, follow the instructions accordingly. Incompatible battery. Use correct model. • An incompatible battery pack is being used. • Set the date and time. If you have not used the camera for a long time, charge the internal rechargeable battery. Unable to use memory card. Format? Sample photo Set Area/Date/Time. • The memory card was formatted on a computer and the file format was modified. Select OK, and then format the memory card.
Image protected. Table of contents • You tried to delete protected images. Unable to print. • You tried to mark RAW images with a DPOF mark. Internal temp. high. Allow it to cool. • You have been recording images for a long time, the camera temperature has risen. Stop recording images until the camera cools. Menu • The number of images exceeds that for which date management in a database file by the camera is possible.
Cannot create more folders. Table of contents • The folder with a name beginning with “999” exists on the memory card. You cannot create any folders if this is the case.
Others 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. Table of contents Using the camera abroad Notes • An electronic voltage transformer is unnecessary and its use may cause a malfunction. To view movies shot using this camera on a TV, the camera and TV must use the same color television system. Check the color TV system for the country or region where you are using the camera.
You can use following memory cards with this camera: “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, “Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media, SD memory card, SDHC memory card, and SDXC memory card. Table of contents Memory card Notes • • • • • • • • • • Menu Index Memory card formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with the camera. Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the memory card and the equipment used.
Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro” media (sold separately) Table of contents Sample photo • 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 insert the “Memory Stick Micro” media into an “M2” Adaptor as large as Duo size.
On charging the battery pack We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). The battery pack may not be effectively charged in temperatures outside this range. Index • Battery performance decreases in low temperature environments. So in cold places, the operational time of the battery pack is shorter.
How to store the battery pack • The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If the available time of the battery is shortened significantly, it is probably time to replace the battery pack with a new one. • The battery life varies according to how the battery pack is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used.
Sample photo Menu Index • 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 cable from the camera. If you leave the charged battery pack in the camera, battery life may be shortened.
Using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately), you can attach an A-mount lens (sold separately) to your camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Mount Adaptor. Table of contents Mount Adaptor Sample photo Menu The available functions differ depending on the Mount Adaptor type.
The available [Autofocus Area] settings differ depending on the Mount Adaptor type. The camera determines which of the 25 AF areas is used for focusing. (Center) The camera uses the AF area located in the center area exclusively. (Flexible Spot) Moves the focusing area to focus on a small subject or narrow area by pressing the top/bottom/right/left of the control wheel. LA-EA2 The camera determines which of the 15 AF areas is used for focusing.
Based on the AVCHD format, your camera records with the high definition image quality (HD) mentioned below. 1) 1080i specification A high definition specification which utilizes 1,080 effective scanning lines and the interlace system. 2) 720p specification A high definition specification which utilizes 720 effective scanning lines and the progressive system. 3) Data recorded in AVCHD format other than the above mentioned cannot be played on your camera.
Cleaning the camera Sample photo 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 thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide, etc. – Do not touch the camera if you have the above chemical products on your hand.
Index Contrast ...............................................................96 AdobeRGB ....................................................... 119 Control wheel .....................................................19 AEL button ...................................................... 134 Creative Style .....................................................96 AEL toggle ....................................................... 134 Custom Key Settings ........................................
Menu ...................................................................22 Folder Name .................................................... 154 Brightness/Color ...........................................23 Format .............................................................. 152 Camera ..........................................................22 Image Size .....................................................23 G Playback ........................................................24 Grid Line .........
U Rear Sync. .......................................................... 64 USB Connection ...............................................147 Record Setting .................................................... 86 USB LUN Setting .............................................148 Recover Image DB ........................................... 157 Red Eye Reduction .......................................... 108 V Release w/o Lens ............................................. 121 Version ....................
Notes on the License Sample photo Menu THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL USE OF A CONSUMER OR OTHER USES IN WHICH IT DOES NOT RECEIVE REMUNERATION TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL ACTIVITY AND/OR THAT WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
