Interchangeable-lens digital camera
Magazine-style photos made easy. The solid and dependable 3000 feels good in your hands and brings out the beauty of every memorable scene. You’ll enjoy stunning image quality thanks to a large Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor with 20.1 effective megapixel resolution* and ISO 16000 sensitivity. Confident, worry-free shooting is ensured by a comfortable grip and clear, easy-to-view Tru-Finder electronic viewfinder.
E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (SEL1855), 1/320 sec., F5.
Sharp, clean results bursting with color. Sony technology helps capture the magic of any moment. E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (SEL1855), 1/160 sec., F11, ISO 100, Auto white balance Two keys to outstanding photos and movies You won’t see them but they are there: Sony’s 20.1 megapixel* Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor and blazing-fast BIONZ™ image processing engine. Every scene is captured beautifully, from corner to corner, with fine details and rich tonal gradations.
E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (SEL1855), 1/40 sec., F5.6, ISO 3200, Auto white balance Wide-ranging sensitivity from ISO 100 to 16000 Even in dim lighting, you can shoot beautiful photos with natural tonal gradations and low noise — without using a flash. Auto ISO provides outstanding results in most lighting situations and you can select settings manually to suit particular occasions.
Superior operability makes shooting a breeze. Enjoy intuitive operation and confident, worry-free shooting.
Easy-to-view Tru-Finder electronic viewfinder View every scene clearly with the built-in viewfinder, which even shows the effects of exposure and white balance settings so you can accurately check how the final photo will look. Features include 100% frame coverage and various shooting information displays. Multi Interface Shoe expands your shooting options Tap into a wide variety of optional accessories with the Multi Interface Shoe.
Precious moments you’ll cherish forever. Produce stunning photos and movies that always impress. Beautifully composed photos with Auto Object Framing Give your photos a professional look with Auto Object Framing. This savvy function analyzes portraits, close-ups or images of moving subjects then crops them after you take the shot to produce photos with maximum appeal.
Clear Image Zoom Clear Image Zoom 50 mm Conventional digital zoom 100 mm equivalent If you can’t seem to get close enough to the subject, activate Clear Image Zoom. This extends the reach of your lens up to 2x without markedly degrading image quality. Clear Image Zoom employs Sony’s By Pixel Super Resolution Technology to achieve amazingly sharp zoom shots without a telephoto lens.
Creative versatility for that ‘Wow’ look. Take your photography to new heights of artistry. Picture Effect — Your key to an exciting photographic adventure Every image is a potential work of art with Picture Effect — in-camera control for turning mundane shots into little gems. 3000 includes 15 effects that can be applied to photos or movies, giving you the means to vastly expand your artistic repertoire.
Superior Auto mode — Serious point-and-shoot simplicity Use Superior Auto mode to shoot photos and movies with the ease of a compact digital camera. In this mode, the camera recognizes the current shooting environment then adjusts settings for optimal results. Superior Auto also includes Auto HDR and Handheld Twilight modes, both of which employ image compositing technology to handle difficult lighting by recording multiple images at high speed then compositing them to produce the final photo.
The camera that gives you more. Advanced features, a new level of ease, and loads of fun. Added functionality for your shooting convenience Soft Skin Effect Peaking function Soften skin and tame unsightly wrinkles and blemishes. The pros’ choice when shooting portraits to make people look their best. Adjustable in three levels. Quickly confirm focus in the composition. A highlight — adjustable over three settings each for sensitivity level and color — appears over areas that are focused.
Anti Motion Blur / Hand-held Twilight modes (Scene Selection) Creative Style Employing Sony image compositing technology, these two modes deliver superb photos with reduced noise and blur when shooting handheld in low-light environments. Anti Motion Blur mode is especially useful for decreasing blur caused by camera shake and subject movement, while Hand-held Twilight mode balances exposure between the main subject and background for pleasing nighttime photos.
A complete system for any creative challenge. Choose from a wide range of Sony lenses and accessories. Lenses NEW E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (SEL55210) Vario-Tessar T* E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS (SEL1670Z) NEW Black E 50mm F1.8 OSS (SEL50F18) NEW E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS (SELP18105G) E 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE (SEL18200LE) E 10-18mm F4 OSS E PZ 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS E 20mm F2.8 (SEL1018) (SELP18200) (SEL20F28) E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS E 16mm F2.8 E 30mm F3.
Accessories Body Case Soft Carrying Case Soft Carrying Case Shoulder Strap Sling Bag LCS-U21 LCS-AMB LCS-SL20 STP-XH1 LCS-SB1 Black • Can store tablet • Expandable • Removable inner compartment Black Black Black Black Flash Flash Flash Stereo Microphone Battery Video IR Light HVL-F20M HVL-F43M HVL-F60M ECM-XYST1M HVL-LEIR1 NEW Remote Control Tripod Remote Control Tripod Remote Commander VCT-VPR1*1 VCT-VPR10*1 RM-VPR1 Shooting Grip with Mini Tripod GP-VPT1*1 Rechargeable Ba
Main specifications General Camera type Lens compatibility Image sensor Type Number of pixels (approx.) Image sensor aspect ratio Anti-dust system Recording system (still image) Recording format 3:2 aspect ratio 16:9 aspect ratio Image size (pixels) Sweep Panorama Interchangeable-lens digital camera with built-in flash Sony E-mount lenses APS-C type (23.2 x 15.4 mm), Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor with primary color filters 20.1 megapixels (effective), 20.
