Sony ILCE3000KB

Learning more about the camera

(α Handbook)

The “α Handbook” can be downloaded from the Internet. Refer to the

“α Handbook” for in-depth instructions on the many camera functions.

1Access the Sony support page.

http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/

2Select your country or region.

3Search for the model name of your camera within the

support page.

• Check the model name on the bottom of your camera.

Contents

Main Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Owners Record To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. [Battery pack [AC Adaptor English WARNING CAUTION [RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES [Battery pack and lens (If lens supplied) [Regulatory Information For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada For Customers in the U.S.A. Declaration of Conformity [CAUTION For Customers in Europe [Note: [Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives [Notice Page Table of contents Preparing the camera Mastering the basic operation Using the recording functions Checking the functions available Viewing images on a computer Others Checking the supplied items Identifying parts When the lens is removed Page Page Lens E 18 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS Charging the battery pack 1 2 3 4 5 cable (supplied). Page Charging time The charging time is approximately 290 minutes. Checking the remaining battery level Check the level with the following indicators and percent figures displayed on the LCD screen. z Page Attaching/removing the lens 1 2 3 Removing the lens 1 all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. Page Memory cards that you can use Removing the memory card Open the cover, make sure that the access lamp is not lit, and then push the memory card in once. Page Turning on the camera and setting the clock 2 3 Resetting the date and time/Checking the current clock setting Maintaining the date and time setting 4 5 Shooting still images 1 2 3 4 5 Recording movies 1 2 start recording. 3 Playing back images Selecting the image 1 2 z 1 2 Operating the camera Control wheel Soft keys Using the guide function of the camera z Zooming 1 [Zoom] t desired value. z Setting the function using [Photo Creativity] 2 3 4 Defocusing the background easily (Background Defocus Control) 1 2 turning the control wheel. z Picture Effect 1 2 Adjusting the brightness of still images (Exposure compensation) Using the self-timer 1 2 1 2 3 Shooting still images continuously The camera records images continuously as long as you continue to press the shutter button. press the center. 1 the control wheel. 2 z Changing the screen display (DISP) 1 2 Changing the ISO sensitivity 1 2 Shooting with various shooting modes 1 by turning the mode dial. Scene Selection 1 2 press the center. Sweep Panorama 1 2 3 4 Shutter Priority 1 2 z Aperture Priority Program Auto/Superior Auto 1 (page 42). 2 Selecting the flash mode 1 2 3 The flash range (approx.) The range of the flash depends on the ISO sensitivity and aperture value. Selecting the image size/record setting Movie 1 For movie recording, select MENU t [Image Size] t [Record Setting]. 2 Menu list Camera Image Size Allows you to set the image size and aspect ratio, etc. Brightness/Color Playback Allows you to set playback functions. Setup Allows you to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Page Page Page Functions available for each shooting mode Flash modes available What you can do with software What you can do with PlayMemories Home z Viewing images on a computer What you can do with Image Data Converter Installing the software Installing PlayMemories Home 1 2 Viewing PlayMemories Home Help Guide Installing Image Data Converter 1 2 Viewing Image Data Converter Guide 1 Checking the number of recordable images Number of still images and time of movies recordable on a memory card Still images Movies Continuous movie recording Page List of icons on the LCD screen Playback Shooting standby Graphic display Movie recording A B C Wind noise reduction is activated SteadyShot/ SteadyShot warning D Page Troubleshooting 1 Battery pack and power 2 3 4 The power turns off suddenly. The charge lamp on the camera flashes when charging the battery pack. The battery has not been charged even if the charge lamp has turned off. The battery pack is not charged. Shooting images Page Viewing images Precautions On the functions available with the camera Creating an image database file On the LCD screen and lens On using the lenses and accessories Do not use/store the camera in the following places On storing Care On the temperature of the camera On moisture condensation On the internal rechargeable battery On memory cards Notes on disposal or transfer of the camera On recording/playback Importing AVCHD movies to a computer On RAW images Notes on playing movies on other devices Warning on copyright The pictures used in this manual On the data specifications described in this manual On image data compatibility Specifications Camera [System] [Image sensor] [Auto focus system] Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50 Lens Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. On focal length Trademarks Index A B C D L M N P Q