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4-469-855-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α Handbook E-mount Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index ILCE-3000 GB © 2013 Sony Corporation
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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...on a button at upper right on using this camera. This is useful to the correct operation of the camera. Search for information by sample photos. The photographs used in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the camera How to the corresponding page. Search ...for information in the order indicated. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Notes on the cover and each page to jump to use . Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to know. 2GB
...on a button at upper right on using this camera. This is useful to the correct operation of the camera. Search for information by sample photos. The photographs used in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the camera How to the corresponding page. Search ...for information in the order indicated. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Notes on the cover and each page to jump to use . Indicates cautions and limitations relevant 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 31 Using the Photo Creativity function Photo Creativity 32 Bkground Defocus 33 Brightness 34 Color 35 Vividness 36 Picture Effect 37 3GB Continued r
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 31 Using the Photo Creativity function Photo Creativity 32 Bkground Defocus 33 Brightness 34 Color 35 Vividness 36 Picture Effect 37 3GB Continued r
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Table of contents 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 ...
Table of contents 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 ...
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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
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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... screen will jump to capture in parentheses for shooting that kind of photo. Click! 6GB Continued r You may find the answer by going through the sample photos listed here. Shooting people (page 7) Shooting macro photos (page 8) Shooting landscapes (page 9) Shooting sunset/night scenes (page 10) Shooting ...(page 11) If you click on the screen of the camera. Click the desired sample photo. See the pages in a photo, but how can I do?" Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Sample photo "This is the scene I want to the page describing the function recommended for details of...
... screen will jump to capture in parentheses for shooting that kind of photo. Click! 6GB Continued r You may find the answer by going through the sample photos listed here. Shooting people (page 7) Shooting macro photos (page 8) Shooting landscapes (page 9) Shooting sunset/night scenes (page 10) Shooting ...(page 11) If you click on the screen of the camera. Click the desired sample photo. See the pages in a photo, but how can I do?" Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Sample photo "This is the scene I want to the page describing the function recommended for details of...
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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 person in candle light (56) 49 A moving person (49) 64 A person lit from behind (64) Index 7GB Continued r
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 person in candle light (56) 49 A moving person (49) 64 A person lit from behind (64) Index 7GB Continued r
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Table of contents Sample photo Shooting macro photos 33 Defocusing the background (33) 87 Adjusting the color to indoor light (87) 55 Flowers (55) 91 Lowering the amount of flash light (91) 65 Focusing manually (65) 42 Shooting subjects in better brightness (42) 49 Preventing camera-shake for indoor shots (49) 42 Making food look appealing (42) Menu Index 8GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Shooting macro photos 33 Defocusing the background (33) 87 Adjusting the color to indoor light (87) 55 Flowers (55) 91 Lowering the amount of flash light (91) 65 Focusing manually (65) 42 Shooting subjects in better brightness (42) 49 Preventing camera-shake for indoor shots (49) 42 Making food look appealing (42) Menu Index 8GB Continued r
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu Shooting landscapes 42 The sky in vivid colors (42) 61 Running water (61) 96 Vivid green colors (96) 96 Colored leaves (96) 57 Panoramic photos (57) 92 Scenery with a wide range of brightness (92) 92 Light outdoors shot from a dark interior (92) 33 Defocusing the background (33) 111 Keeping your shot level (111) Index 9GB Continued r
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 Defocusing the background (33) 111 Keeping your shot level (111) Index 9GB Continued r
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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-shake (46) Menu Index 10GB Continued r
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-shake (46) Menu Index 10GB Continued r
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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
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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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 the parts. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details on operation for shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap to prevent damage caused by dropping the camera. When the lens is removed G Lens release button H Lens I Mount J Image sensor2) K Lens contacts2) 1) Do not cover this part during movie recording. 2) Do not touch this part directly. 12GB Continued r
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 the parts. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details on operation for shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap to prevent damage caused by dropping the camera. When the lens is removed G Lens release button H Lens I Mount J Image sensor2) K Lens contacts2) 1) Do not cover this part during movie recording. 2) Do not touch this part directly. 12GB Continued r
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...) 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 Auto-lock Accessory Shoe can also be attached using a Shoe Adaptor (sold...Mode dial E Access lamp F Memory card/terminal cover G Multi/Micro USB Terminal (165) Supports Micro USB compatible device. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index A Multi Interface Shoe1)2) B FINDER/LCD button • You can switch between the LCD screen and the viewfinder display. (In playback...
...) 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 Auto-lock Accessory Shoe can also be attached using a Shoe Adaptor (sold...Mode dial E Access lamp F Memory card/terminal cover G Multi/Micro USB Terminal (165) Supports Micro USB compatible device. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index A Multi Interface Shoe1)2) B FINDER/LCD button • You can switch between the LCD screen and the viewfinder display. (In playback...
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... secure the camera to tripods using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). C Speaker D Battery cover E Battery compartment F Lock lever 14GB Continued r Index Menu Sample photo Table of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera.
... secure the camera to tripods using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). C Speaker D Battery cover E Battery compartment F Lock lever 14GB Continued r Index Menu Sample photo Table of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera.
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Sample photo Menu Index 15GB 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 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.
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Shooting standby A Display P A S M Indication Shoot Mode Scene Selection Sample photo Menu Index Graphic Display 4 Movie recording Scene Recognition icon Memory card/Upload 100 123Min 20M 17M 10M 8.4M 5.0M 4.2M Number of recordable still images ...
Shooting standby A Display P A S M Indication Shoot Mode Scene Selection Sample photo Menu Index Graphic Display 4 Movie recording Scene Recognition icon Memory card/Upload 100 123Min 20M 17M 10M 8.4M 5.0M 4.2M Number of recordable still images ...
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... 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 Menu Sample photo Table of contents
... 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 Menu Sample photo Table of contents
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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
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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Menu Index 19GB Continued r Table of contents Sample photo Basic operations Operating the camera The control wheel and soft keys allow you to the control wheel. Control wheel Soft keys Control wheel When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Exposure Comp.), (Drive Mode), and ISO (ISO) functions are assigned to the control wheel. When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to use various functions of the camera.
Menu Index 19GB Continued r Table of contents Sample photo Basic operations Operating the camera The control wheel and soft keys allow you to the control wheel. Control wheel Soft keys Control wheel When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Exposure Comp.), (Drive Mode), and ISO (ISO) functions are assigned to the control wheel. When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to use various functions of the camera.
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Sample photo Menu Index When options are indicated by the icon or the function shown on the screen, you can select setting items. Your selection is shown ...
Sample photo Menu Index When options are indicated by the icon or the function shown on the screen, you can select setting items. Your selection is shown ...