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Batteries

On the battery

About the remaining battery charge

Batteries you can and cannot use with your camera

On alkaline batteries (supplied) / Oxy Nickel Primary Battery (sold separately) On Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (sold separately)

On the battery

Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the battery.

Do not use a deformed or damaged battery.

Do not mix a used battery together with a new battery or different types of batteries. Remove the batteries from the camera when you do not operate the camera for long periods, or when the batteries are dead.

About the remaining battery charge

A: High

B: Low

A remaining charge indicator appears on the LCD screen.

It takes about one minute until the correct remaining charge indicator appears. The remaining charge indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances.

When [Power Save] is set to [Standard] or [Stamina], if you do not operate the camera for a certain period of time while the power is on, the LCD screen becomes dark, then the camera turns off automatically (Auto power-off function).

Batteries you can and cannot use with your camera

In the table below, indicates the battery can be used, while indicates the one cannot be used.

 

Battery type

Supplied

Supported

Rechargeable

 

LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HR 15/51: HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride

 

 

 

 

batteries*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZR6 (size AA) Oxy Nickel Primary batteries*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lithium batteries

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manganese batteries

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sony DSC-S3000 Batteries, On the battery, About the remaining battery charge, Battery type Supplied Supported Rechargeable

DSC-S3000 specifications

The Sony DSC-S3000 is a compact digital camera that embodies simplicity and versatility, making it an excellent choice for both photography enthusiasts and casual users. Released as part of Sony's Cyber-shot series, the S3000 offers a range of features that allow users to capture high-quality images effortlessly.

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The S3000 boasts a 2.7-inch LCD screen that makes it easy to frame shots and review images. The display is bright and clear, even in varying lighting conditions, ensuring users can see what they're capturing. The camera's compact design makes it highly portable, fitting neatly into purses or pockets, making it ideal for travel and everyday photography.

One of the notable shooting technologies included in the S3000 is the Intelligent Auto mode. This feature automatically detects the scene and adjusts camera settings accordingly, providing the best possible results without requiring manual adjustments. For those wanting more control, the camera also offers a variety of scene modes tailored for specific environments, such as night scenes, landscapes, and sports photography.

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Overall, the Sony DSC-S3000 is a feature-rich camera that balances ease of use with high-quality results. This makes it an appealing option for those looking to step up from smartphone photography without diving into the complexities of advanced DSLRs. With its compact size, user-friendly interface, and reliable performance, the DSC-S3000 remains a noteworthy choice in the compact camera market.