Sony ILCE3500J Sony ILCE3500J 20.1 Mega Pixel Digital SLR Camera with SEL1850 Lens Instruction Manual

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Table of contents

Sample photo

Index

ILCE-3500

Notes on using the camera

How to use this handbook

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.

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Search for information by function.

Search for information by sample photos.

Search for information in a listing of menu items.

Search for information by keyword.

Marks and notations used in this handbook

In this handbook, the sequence of operations is shown by arrows (t). Operate the camera in the order indicated.

The default setting is indicated by .

Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to the correct operation of the camera.

Sample photo Menu Index

The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera.

zmark indicates information that

The is useful to know.

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

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Using functions with the mode dial

Intelligent Auto····················································· 51 Superior Auto ······················································53 Scene Selection ··················································55 Sweep Panorama················································57 Manual Exposure ················································ 59 Shutter Priority····················································· 61 Aperture Priority ··················································62 Program Auto ······················································63

Using functions with the control wheel

DISP (Display Contents) ····································· 39

(Exposure Comp.) ··········································42

(Drive Mode)··············································43

ISO (ISO)····························································· 49

(Image Index) ················································· 50

Using functions in the menu

Camera································································ 22 Image Size ··························································23 Brightness/Color··················································23 Playback ······························································ 24 Setup ···································································24

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Connecting with other equipment

Using with your computer ··································160 Installing the software········································161 Connecting the camera to the computer ··········· 165 Creating a movie disc ········································167 Printing still images ···········································171

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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

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Sample photo

“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.

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Shooting people (page 7) Shooting macro photos (page 8) Shooting landscapes (page 9) Shooting sunset/night scenes (page 10) Shooting fast moving subjects (page 11)

If you click on a photo, the screen will jump to the page describing the function recommended for shooting that kind of photo. Refer to those descriptions in addition to the shooting tips displayed on the screen of the camera. See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

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Shooting people

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A person stands out, while backgrounds

blurred away (33)

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)

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A person with soft skin tones (77)

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33 87

Defocusing the background (33) 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)

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42 61

The sky in vivid colors (42) Running water (61)

96 96

Vivid green colors (96) Colored leaves (96)

Panoramic photos (57)

92 92

Scenery with a wide range of brightness

(92)

Light outdoors shot from a dark interior (92)

33 111

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Defocusing the background (33) Keeping your shot level (111)

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56 55

Holding the camera by hand (56) Shooting the red of the sunset beautifully

(55)

60 64

Fireworks (60) Trail of light (64)

The same scene in different brightness (48)

Defocusing the background (33)

Preventing camera-shake (46)

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Shooting fast moving subjects

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68 61

Following a moving subject (68) Expressing vigorous action (61)

65 45

Shooting the subject approaching the

camera (65)

Capturing the best moment (45)

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Identifying parts

When the lens is removed

See the pages in parentheses for details on operation for the parts.

A ON/OFF (Power) switch B Shutter button (27) C AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/Smile

Shutter lamp

D Microphone E Flash (64) F Hook for shoulder strap

Attach the shoulder strap to prevent damage caused by dropping the camera.

G Lens release button H Lens I Mount J Image sensor K Lens contacts

Do not cover this part during movie recording.

Do not touch this part directly.

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A Multi Interface Shoe

1)2)

B FINDER/LCD button

• You can switch between the LCD screen and the viewfinder display. (In playback mode, only the LCD screen is available.)

C (Playback) button (29) D Image sensor position mark (65) E Viewfinder F MOVIE button (27) G Soft key A (20) H Soft key B (20) I Soft key C (20) J Control wheel (19)

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.

Accessories for the Auto-lock Accessory Shoe can also be attached using a Shoe Adaptor (sold separately).

A (Flash pop-up) button (64) B Diopter-adjustment dial C LCD screen D Mode dial E Access lamp F Memory card/terminal cover G Multi/Micro USB Terminal (165)

Supports Micro USB compatible device.

H Charge lamp I Memory card insertion slot

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A Connection plate cover

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.

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• 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 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera.

C Speaker D Battery cover E Battery compartment F Lock lever

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Lens

E 18 - 50 mm F4-5.6

A Hood index B Zooming ring

C Focal-length scale D Focal-length index

E Lens contacts F Mounting index

Do not touch this part directly.

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List of icons on the screen

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).

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Shooting standby

Graphic Display

Movie recording

Playback

Display Indication

P A S M

100

123Min

20M 17M 10M

8.4M 5.0M 4.2M

RAW+J FINE STD

60i/50i 60i/50i 24p/25p 24p/25p

100%

Shoot Mode

Scene Selection

Scene Recognition icon

Memory card/Upload

Number of recordable still images

Recordable time of movies

Aspect ratio of still images

Image size of still images

Image quality of still images

Recording mode of movies

Remaining battery

Flash charge in progress

AF illuminator

Live view

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Display Indication

Does not record sound during movie recording

Wind noise reduction is activated

SteadyShot/SteadyShot warning

Overheating warning

Database file full/ Database file error

Zoom magnification

101-0012

Smart Zoom

Clear Image Zoom

Digital Zoom

View mode (Still/Movie Select)

Playback folder – File number

Protect

Print order

Display Indication

Soft keys

Display Indication

±0.0

Flash Mode/ Red Eye Reduction

Flash compensation

Drive Mode

Metering Mode

Focus mode

Focus area mode

Face Detection

Display Indication

AWB

7500K A7 G7

White Balance

Soft Skin Effect

DRO/Auto HDR

Auto Object Framing

Creative Style

Smile Shutter

Picture Effect

Smile detection sensitivity indicator

Display Indication

1/125

F4.0

±0.0

ISO200

Focus status

Shutter speed

Aperture value

Metered manual

Exposure compensation

ISO sensitivity

AE lock

Shutter speed indicator

Aperture indicator

REC 0:12

Recording time of the movie (m:s)

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Display Indication

2013-1-1 9:30AM

12/12

Recorded date/time of the image

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

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Basic operations

Operating the camera

The control wheel and soft keys allow you to use various functions of the camera.

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 the control wheel.

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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.

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The arrow means you can turn the control wheel.

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.

Soft keys

The soft keys have different roles, depending on the context. The assigned role (function) of each soft key is shown on the screen. To use the function shown at the upper right corner of the screen, press soft key A. To use the function shown at the lower right corner of the screen, press soft key B. To use the function shown at the center, press the center of the control wheel (soft key C). You can assign the functions to the soft key B (page 132). In this handbook, the soft keys are indicated by the icon or the function shown on the screen.

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In this case, soft key A works as the MENU (Menu) button, and soft ke y B as

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Mode dial

Select a shooting mode based on the subject.

1 Turn the mode dial and set to the desired shooting mode.

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(Superior Auto) Shoots images with a wider range of shooting functions than

(Intelligent Auto) The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper 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.

(Shutter Priority) Adjusts the shutter speed to express the movement of the subject.

(Aperture Priority) Shoots by adjusting aperture and changing the range in focus, or

(Program Auto) Automatic shooting that allows you to customize settings, except

those of Intelligent Auto shooting. Recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions automatically, performs Auto HDR, and chooses the best image.

You can enjoy automatic shooting with the appropriate settings.

defocuses the background.

for the exposure (shutter speed and aperture).

Using functions in the menu

Shooting images

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.

1 Look at the LCD screen or through the viewfinder, and position the

camera.

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.

When shooting faces, close-up (macro) subjects, or subjects tracked by [Tracking Focus], the camera analyzes the scene and automatically trims the captured image into a suitable composition. Both the original and the trimmed images are saved (page 76).

To record movies, press the MOVIE button to start recording. Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording.

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• The maximum continuous recording time for a movie is approximate ly 29 minutes (limited by product specifications).

• The continuous record ing time of MP4 12M is appr oximately 20 minutes (limited by 2 GB file size) .

• The recording time may shorten depending on the ambient temperatures or recording conditions.

z On Scene Recognition

The Scene Recognition function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and allows you to shoot the image with appropriate settings.

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Icon for recognized scene and guide

• The camera recognizes (Night Scene), (Tripod Night Scene), (Night Portrait),

(Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro),

(Spotlight), (Low Brightness), or (Baby), and displays the corresponding icon

and guide on the LCD screen when the scene is recognized.

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z Tips for shooting a still image of a subject that is

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

Focus indicator Status

z lit Focus is locked.

lit Focus is confirmed. Focal point moves following a moving

subject.

lit Focusing in progress.

z flashing Cannot focus.

• Focusing may be difficult in the following situations:

– It is dark and the subject is distant. – The contrast between the subjec t and the background is poor. – The subject is seen through glass. – The subject is moving quickly. – The subject reflects light such as mirror, or has shiny surfaces. – The subject is flashing. – The subject is backlit.

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Playing back images

Plays back the recorded images.

1 Press the (Playback) button.

2 Select the image with the control wheel.

3 To play back panoramic images or movies, press the center of the control

wheel.

During movie playback Control wheel operation

Pause/resume 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.

Adjust sound volume Press the bottom, then press top/bottom.

* The movie is played back frame-by -frame.

Notes

• Panoramic images shot on other cameras may not be played back properly.

z Displaying a desired folder

To select a desired folder, select the bar on the left of the image index screen (page 50), 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.

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Enlarged playback

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).

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

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• You cannot use the enlar ged playback function with movies.

• To enlarge panoramic images, pause the playback first, and then press (Enla rge Image).

z Scaling range

The scaling range is as follows.

Image size Scaling range

L Approx. ×1.0 – ×15.1

M Approx. ×1.0 – ×10.7

S Approx. ×1.0 – ×7.6

(Enlarge Image)

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Deleting images

You can delete the image displayed.

1 While displaying the image you want to

delete, select (Delete).

2 Select OK.

Select to quit the operation.

(Delete)

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 befo re proceeding.

z Deleting several images

Select MENU t [Playback] t [Delete] to select and delete several images at the same time.

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Using the Photo Creati vity function

Photo Creativity

Using [Photo Creativity], you can shoot a subject with easy operations and obtain creative photos easily.

1 Set the shooting mode to (Intelligent

Auto) or (Superior Auto).

2 Press the bottom of the control wheel, and

select (Photo Creativity).

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.

4 Select the desired setting.

5 To take still images, press the shutter button.

To record movies, press the MOVIE button to start recording.

To return to [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto], select .

Bkground Defocus (page 33) Adjusts the blurring of the background.

Brightness (page 34) Adjusts the brightness.

Color (page 35) Adjusts the color.

Vividness (page 36) Adjusts the vividness.

Picture Effect (page 37) Selects the desired effect filter for shooting.

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• The [Photo Creativity] function is only availab le when an E-mount lens is mounted.

• The [Photo Creativity] function is only availab le when [Shoot Mode] is set to [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto].

• The Smile Shutter func tion cannot be used.

• When the [Photo Creativity] mode is activated, several items that have been set on the menu become invalid.

• Wh en the camera returns to [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto], or is turned off, the settings are reset to the default ones.

• You can adjust [Bkground Defocus] only during recording movies with the [Photo Creativity] function.

• If you turn on the [Photo Creativity] function while [Superior Auto] is activated, the camera does not make a composite imag e.

Bkground Defocus

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.

1 Set the shooting mode to (Intelligent Auto) or (Superior Auto).

2 Select (Photo Creativity).

3 Select [Bkground Defocus].

4 Defocus the background.

: You can focus on both the subject and the background. : You can defocus the background.

Select [AUTO] to restore to the original status.

Notes

• The defocusing ran ge available depend s on the lens used.

• The defocusing effect may not be noticeable , depending on the lens or the distance between the subject and the background.

z Tips for a better result of Background Defocus

• Move closer to the subject.

• Lengthen the distance between the subject and the background.

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Brightness

You can adjust the brightness easily in [Photo Creativity].

1 Set the shooting mode to (Intelligent Auto) or (Superior Auto).

2 Select (Photo Creativity).

3 Select [Brightness].

4 Select the desired brightness.

: You can make images brighter. : You can make images darker.

Select [AUTO] to restore to the original status.

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Color

You can adjust the color easily in [Photo Creativity].

1 Set the shooting mode to (Intelligent Auto) or (Superior Auto).

2 Select (Photo Creativity).

3 Select [Color].

4 Select the desired color.

: You can make the color warm. : You can make the color cool.

Select [AUTO] to restore to the original status.

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Vividness

You can adjust the vividness easily in [Photo Creativity].

1 Set the shooting mode to (Intelligent Auto) or (Superior Auto).

2 Select (Photo Creativity).

3 Select [Vividness].

4 Select the desired vividness.

: You can make images vivid. : You can make images faint.

Select [AUTO] to restore to the original status.

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Picture Effect

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).

2 Select (Photo Creativity).

3 Select [Picture Effect].

4 Select the desired effect.

Select [AUTO] to restore to the original status.

(Off) Disables the Picture Effect function.

(Toy Camera) Creates the look of a Toy Camera photo

with shaded corners and pronounced colors.

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(Pop Color) Creates a vivid look by emphasizing color

(Posterization:

Color)

(Posterization:

B/W)

(Retro Photo) Creates the look of an aged photo with sepia

(Soft High-key) Creates an image with the indicated

tones.

Creates a high contrast, abstract look by heavily emphasizing primary colors.

Creates a high contrast, abstract look in black and white.

color tones and faded contrast.

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(Partial Color:

Red)

Creates an image which retains the color red, but converts others to black and white.

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(Partial Color:

Green)

(Partial Color:

Blue)

(Partial Color:

Yellow)

(High Contrast

Mono.)

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• Wh en [Partial Color] is selected, images may not reta in the selected color, depending on the subject.

• The available picture effects are limited with [Photo Creativity]. Also, fine adjustment is no t available. You can use more picture effects and make fine adjustment with OPTION. Select MENU t [B rightness/ Color] t [Picture Effect] (page 94).

Creates an image which retains the color green, but converts others to black and white.

Creates an image which retains the color blue, but converts others to black and white.

Creates an image which retains the color yellow, but converts others to black and white.

Creates an image with high contrast in black and white.

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Using functions with the control wheel

DISP (Display Contents)

Using the control wheel:

1 Press DISP (Display Contents) on the control wheel repeatedly to select

the desired mode.

Using the Menu:

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.

Notes

• [Histogram] is not displayed during following operations. – Movie recording/playback – Panorama recording/playback –[Slide Show]

During shooting

LCD Display (DISP)

Graphic Display Shows basic shooting information.

Graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value, except for when [Shoot Mode] is set to [Sweep Panorama].

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Display All Info. Shows recording information.

Big Font Size Disp.

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Histogram Displays the luminance distribution

graphically.

Finder Display(DISP)

Disp. Basic Info Shows basic recording information on the

viewfinder.

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Histogram Displays the luminance distribution

graphically.

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).

During playback

Display Info. Shows recording information.

Histogram Displays the luminance distribution

No Disp. Info. Does not show recording information.

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z What is histogram?

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

G (green) B (blue)

• If the image has a loss of details in highlights and shadows, these parts flash on the histogram display during playback (Luminance limit warning).

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Exposure Comp.

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.

Notes

• You cannot use [Expos ure 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.

• If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, you may not be able to get a satisfactory effect.

• Even though you can adjust the exposure between –3.0 EV and +3.0 EV, only a va lue between –2.0 E V and +2.0 EV with the e quivalent image bri ghtness appears on the screen when shooting. If you set an exposure beyond this range, the image brightness on the screen does not show the effect, but it will be reflected on the recorded image.

z Adjusting the exposure for better looking images

Overexposure = too much light Whitish i mage

Set [Exposure Comp.] toward –.

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Set [Exposure Comp.] toward +.

Underexposure = too little light Darker image

• To shoot subjects in brighter tones, set the exposure compensation to the + side.

To make photos of food look more appealing, shoot the food a little brighter than usual and try to use a white background.

• If you want to capture a blue sky in vivid colors, set the exposure compensation to the –

side.

Drive Mode

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.

(Single

Shooting)

(Cont.

Shooting)

(Spd Priority

Cont.)

(Self-timer) Shoots an image after 10 or 2 seconds (page 46).

(Self-

timer(Cont))

(Bracket:

Cont.)

Notes

• You cannot change the se tting when using the following functions : – [Hand-held Twilight] [Anti Motion Blur] in [Scene Selection] – [Sweep Panorama] – [Auto HDR] – [Soft Focus], [HDR Painting], [Rich-tone Mono.], [Miniature] in [Picture Effect ]

Shoots 1 still image. Normal shooting mode.

Shoots images continuously while you keep pressing the shutter button (page 44).

Shoots images continuously at high speed while you keep pressing the shutter button (page 45).

Shoots images continuously after 10 seconds (page 47).

Shoots 3 images while holding the shutter button down, each with different degrees of brightness (page 48).

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Cont. Shooting

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].

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 ]

z Continuing to adjust the focus and exposure during

continuous shooting

Set [Autofocus Mode] to [Continuous AF] (page 68). Set [AEL w/ shutter] to [Off] (page 106).

• The exposure for the first image is set when you press the shutter button halfway down.

The camera continues to adjust the exposure for the remaining images.

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Spd Priority 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*).

* When an E 18 - 50 mm F4-5.6 lens (supplied) is attached to the ILCE-3500.

The camera maintains this continuous shooting speed until appro ximately the 6th recorded image.

1 (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Spd Priority Cont.].

Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Spd Priority Cont.].

Notes

• You cannot use [Spd Priority Cont.] 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 ]

• The speed of continuous shooting is estima ted using our criteria. The speed of conti nuous shooting may be slower, depending on shooting conditions (Image size , ISO setting, High ISO NR, or the setting of [Lens Comp.: Distortion]).

• Between continuous shooting frames, an image of each frame is immedi ately displayed.

• Focus is fixed with the first shot. When [AEL w/ shutter] is set to [Off], the camera adjusts the exposure value for each shooting after the first shot.

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Self-timer

1 (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Self-timer].

Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Self-timer].

2 OPTION t desired mode.

To cancel the timer, press (Drive Mode) and select [Single Shooting].

(Self-timer: 10

Sec)

(Self-timer: 2

Sec)

Notes

• You cannot use [Self-ti mer] with the following functions: – [Hand-held Twilight] [Anti Motion Blur] in [Scene Selection] – [Sweep Panorama] – [Smile Shutter] – [Auto HDR] – [Soft Focus], [HDR Painting], [Rich-tone Mono.], [Miniature] in [Picture Effect ]

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.

Sets the 2-second delay self-timer. This reduces the camera-shake caused by pressing the shutter button.

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Self-timer(Cont)

Continuously shoots 3 images after 10 seconds. You can choose the best shot from 3 shots taken.

1 (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Self-timer(Cont)].

Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Self-timer(Cont)].

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.

Notes

• You cannot use [Self-ti mer(Cont)] with the fol lowing functions: – [Hand-held Twilight] [Anti Motion Blur] in [Scene Selection] – [Sweep Panorama] – [Smile Shutter] – [Auto HDR] – [Soft Focus], [HDR Painting], [Rich-tone Mono.], [Miniature] in [Picture Effect ]

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Bracket: Cont.

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.

1 (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Bracket: Cont.].

Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Bracket: Cont.].

2 OPTION t desired mode.

To cancel the bracket, press (Drive Mode) and select [Single Shooting].

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(Bracket:

Cont.: 0.3EV)

(Bracket:

Cont.: 0.7EV)

(Bracket:

Cont.: 1.0EV)

(Bracket:

Cont.: 2.0EV)

(Bracket:

Cont.: 3.0EV)

Notes

• You cannot use [Bracket: Cont.] with the followi ng functions: – [Intelligent Auto] –[Superior Auto] – [Scene Selection] – [Sweep Panorama] – [Smile Shutter] – [Auto HDR] – [Soft Focus], [HDR Painting], [Rich-tone Mono.], [Miniature] in [Picture Effect ]

• The last shot is shown on the auto review.

• In [Manual Exposure], the exposure is shifted by adjusting the shutter speed.

• When you adjust the exposure, the exposure is shifted based on the compensated value.

Images are taken with the set value of deviation (steps) from the base exposure.

ISO

Sets the luminous sensitivity.

1 ISO (ISO) on the control wheel t desired setting.

Or,

MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [ISO] t desired setting.

(ISO AUTO) Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.

100/200/400/800/ 1600/3200/6400/ 12800/16000

Notes

• [ISO AUTO] is selected when using the following fun ctions: – [Intelligent Auto] –[Superior Auto] – [Scene Selection] – [Sweep Panorama]

• The larger the number, the higher the noise level.

• Wh en the shooting mode is set to [Program Auto], [Aperture Priority], [Shutter Priority] , and [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO], ISO is automatically set between [ISO 100] and [ISO 3200].

• For movie shooting, the maximum ISO sensitivity you can set is [ISO 3200]. If a value high er than [ISO 3200] is set when shoo ting movies, the valu e is automatically changed to [ISO 3200].

• The [ISO AUTO] setting is not provided in [Man ual Exposure]. If you change the exposure mode to [Manual Exposure] with the [ISO AUTO] setting, it is switched to [ISO 10 0]. Set the ISO according to your shooting conditions.

z Adjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure

Index)

ISO setting (speed) is the sensitivity to light of recording media that incorporates an image sensor that receives light. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO setting.

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).

High ISO sensitivity

With high ISO sensitivity, images will be captured with an appropriate brightness even under insufficient exposure. However, increasing ISO sensitivity will cause images to become noisy.

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Low ISO sensitivity

You can record smooth images. However, compensation for low ISO sensitivity will be made by slowing down the shutter speed. You should take camera-shake or movement of subjects into account, too.

Image Index

Displays multiple images at the same time.

1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to the playback mode.

2 Press (Image Index) on the control wheel.

6-image index appears. You can switch to 12-image index; MENU t [Playback] t [Image Index].

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

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. You can switch between still image playback and movie playback by pressing the center of the control wheel.

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Intelligent Auto

The camera analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings.

1 Set the shooting mode to (Intelligent

Auto).

2 Point the camera to the subject.

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).

3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.

Notes

• [Flash Mode] is set to [Flash Off], [Autoflash] or [Fill-flash].

• You can shoot even if the c amera has not recogniz ed the scene.

• When [Face Detection] is set to [Off], the [Portrait], [Backlight Portrait], [Night Portrait], and [Baby] scenes are not recognized.

The advantages of automatic shooting

In [Superior Auto] mode, the camera shoots with higher quality than [Intelligent Auto] mode. The camera performs composite shooting as necessary. Also, the camera automatically selects an optimal image from the burst images and records it, depending on the scene. In [Program Auto] mode, you can shoot after adjusting various functions, such as white balance, ISO, etc.

Shooting mode Your purpose

(Intelligent Auto) • Select this mode to easily recognize the scene and shoot

(Superior Auto)

(page 53)

(Program Auto)

(page 63)

continuous images.

• Select this mode to automatically shoot scenes under difficult circumstances, such as when it is dark or the subject is back-lit.

• Select this mode to shoot a higher quality image than that offered by [Intelligent Auto].

• Select this mode to shoot with various functions other than the exposure (shutter speed and aperture) adjusted.

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• In [Superior Auto] mode, the recording process takes longer , since the camera makes a composite imag e. The camera records one composite image.

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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).

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z Tips for shooting a still image of a subject that is

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

Focus indicator Status

z lit Focus is locked.

lit Focus is confirmed. Focal point moves following a moving

subject.

lit Focusing in progress.

z flashing Cannot focus.

• Focusing may be difficult in the following situations:

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Superior Auto

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.

1 Set the shooting mode to (Superior

Auto).

2 Point the camera to the subject.

When the camera recognizes the subject and adjusts itself for shooting conditions, the following information appears on the screen: icon for recognized scene, appropriate shooting function, the number of times the shutter is released. Recognized scene: (Night Scene), (Tripod Night Scene), (Hand-held Twilight), (Night Portrait),

(Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (Portrait),

(Landscape), (Macro), (Spotlight), (Low Brightness), or (Baby). Shooting function: Auto HDR, Slow Sync., Daylight Sync., Slow Shutter

3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.

When the camera shoots multiple images, it automatically chooses and saves the appropriate image. You can also save all the images by setting the [S. Auto Image Extract.] item (page 116).

Notes

• [Flash Mode] is set to [Flash Off], [Autoflash] or [Fill-flash].

• You can shoot even if the c amera has not recogniz ed the scene.

• When [Face Detection] is set to [Off], the [Portrait], [Backlight Portrait], [Night Portrait], and [Baby] scenes are not recognized.

• Wh en [Quality] is set to [RAW & JPEG], [Hand-held Twilight] and [Auto HDR] are not selected.

Icon for recognized scene

Shooting function

The number of times the shutter is released

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z What is the difference between [Superior Auto] and

[Intelligent Auto]?

In [Superior Auto] mode, the camera shoots continuously according to the recognized scene and makes a composite image (Composite shooting). This allows the camera to perform back-lit compensation and noise reduction automatically, and also obtain a higher quality image than [Intelligent Auto]. However, the recording process takes longer than normal when making a composite image.

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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.

You can select another Scene Selection mode by pressing the center of the control wheel.

(Portrait) Blurs away backgrounds and sharpens the

subject. Accentuate the skin tones softly.

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(Landscape) Shoots the entire range of scenery in sharp

(Macro) Shoots close-ups of the subjects such as

(Sports

Action)

(Sunset) Shoots the red of the sunset beautifully.

(Night Portrait) Shoots portraits in night scenes. Pop up the

focus with vivid colors.

flowers, insects, food, or small items.

Shoots a moving subject at a fast shutter speed so that the subject looks as if it is standing still. The camera shoots images continuously while the shutter button is pressed.

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Twilight)

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.

Notes

• In the [Night Scene] and [ Night Portrait] modes , the shutter speed is slower, so use of a tripod is recommended to prevent the image from blurring.

• In the [Hand-held Twili ght] or [Anti Motion Blur] mode, the shutter clicks 6 times and an image is recorded.

• If you select [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur] with [RAW & JPEG], the image quality becomes [Fine] temporarily.

• Reducing blur is less effe ctive even in [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur] when shooting the following subjects : – Subjects with erratic movement . – Subjects that are too close to the camera. – Subjects with a repeating pattern such as tiles, and subjects with little contras t such as sky, sandy

beach, or lawn.

– Subjects with constant change such as waves or water fa lls.

• In the case of [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur], block no ise may occur when using a light source that flickers, such as fluorescent lighting.

• The minimum distance that you can come close to a subject does not ch ange even if you selec t [Macro]. For the minimum in-fo cus range, refer to the minimum distance of the lens attached to the came ra.

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Sweep Panorama

Allows you to create a panoramic image from composed images.

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.

4 Keep the shutter button pressed halfway

down and point the camera at the edge of the subject.

This part will not be taken.

5 Press the shutter button fully down.

6 Pan the camera to the end, following the

guidance on the LCD screen.

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• If you cannot pan the camera across the entire su bject within the giv en time, a gray area occurs in the composed image. If this happens, move the camera fast to record a full panoramic image.

• Wh en you select [Wide] in [Image Size], you may not be able to pan the camera across the entire subject within the given time. In such cases, we recommend that you select [Standard] in [Image Size].

• The camera shoots continuously during [Sweep Panorama] recording, and the shutter cont inues to click until shooting is finished.

• Since several images are stitched together, the stitched part will not be recorded smoothly.

• Under low light conditi ons, panoramic imag es may be blurred.

• Under flickering lights such as fluorescent light, the brightness or color of the combined image is not always the same.

• When the panoramic shot overall and the angle in which you fixed the focus and exposure with AE/AF lock are extremely different in brightness, color and focus, the shooting will not be successful. If this happens, change the lock angle and shoot again.

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• [Sweep Panorama] is not su itable when shooting the following subjects: – Subjects in motion. – Subjects that are too close to the camera. – Subjects with a repeating pattern such as tiles, and subjects with little contras t such as sky, sandy

beach, or lawn. – Subjects with constant change such as waves or water fa lls. – Subjects with the sun or electric lights, etc. that are much brighter than surroundings.

• [Sweep Panorama] rec ording may be discontinued in the following situations: – You pan the camera too fast or too slow. – There is too much camera-shake.

z Tips for shooting a panoramic image

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.

• When using a zoom lens, it is recommended that you use it with W side.

• Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway, so that you can lock the focus

and exposure. Then, press the shutter button fully down and pan the camera.

• If greatly varied shapes or scenery are concentrated along a screen edge, the image

composition may fail. In such case, adjust the frame composition so that the section is in the center of the image, and then shoot again.

• You can select shooting directions using MENU t [Image Size] t [Panorama

Direction] and you can also select the image size using MENU t [Image Size] t [Image Size].

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z Playing back scrolling panoramic images

You can scroll panoramic images from the beginning to the end by pressing the center of the control wheel while panoramic images are being displayed. Press the center of the control wheel again to pause.

• Panoramic images shot with other cameras may not be displayed or scrolled correctly.

This indicator shows the displayed area of the whole panoramic image.

Manual Exposure

You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture.

1 Set the shooting mode to (Manual Exposure).

2 Select the shutter speed or aperture value

by pressing the bottom of the control wheel.

Each time you press the bottom of the control wheel, it switches between the shutter speed and aperture value.

Shutter speed

3 Turn the control wheel to select shutter

speed/aperture value.

Check the exposure value at “MM” (metered manual). Toward +: Images become brighter. Toward –: Images become darker. 0: Appropriate exposure analyzed by the camera

4 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.

You can adjust the shutter speed and aperture value also during movie recording.

Notes

• You cannot select [Flash Off] and [Autoflash] in [Flash Mode]. When you want to fire the flash, raise the flash by pressing (Fla sh pop-up) button. When you do not fire the f lash, push down the flash.

• The (SteadyShot warning) indicator does not appear in manual ex posure mode.

• The ISO setting [ISO AUTO] is set to [ISO 100] in manual exposure mode. Set the ISO sensitivity as necessary.

• The brightness of the image on the LCD screen may differ from the actual image being shot.

• When using an A-mount lens (sold separately), you can adjust the shutter speed and aperture when focusing manually during movie recor ding.

• If you shoot an image usin g the camera’s fastest shutter speed, the screen may display uneven exposure, depending on the shooting conditions. To avoid uneven exposur e, change the shootin g conditions (shift the shutter speed one step lower, etc.) before shooting.

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You can shoot trails with long exposure. BULB is suitable for shooting trails of light, such as fireworks.

1 Set the shooting mode to (Manual Exposure).

2 Select the shutter speed by pressing the bottom of the control wheel.

3 Turn the control wheel counterclockwise

until [BULB] is indicated.

[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.

As long as the shutter button is pressed, the shutter remains open.

Notes

• Since the shutter speed becomes slow and the camera-shake tends to occur more easily, it is recommended that you use a tripod. When using a tripod, turn off the SteadyShot funct ion as this may cause a malfunction.

• The longer the exposure time, the more conspicuous the noise on the image.

• After shooting, noise reduction will be done for the same amount of time that the shutter was open. You cannot do any further shooting during the reduction.

• Wh en the [Smile Shutter] or [Auto HDR] function is ac tivated, you cannot set the shutter speed to [BULB].

• If the [Smile Shutter] or [Auto HDR] function is used with the shutter speed set to [BULB], the shutter speed is temporarily set to 30 seconds.

• We recommend that you start BULB shooti ng while the tempe rature of the camera is moderate to prevent the quality of the image from deteriorating.

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Shutter Priority

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 (Shutter Priority).

2 Select the desired value by turning the control wheel.

3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.

The aperture is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure.

Notes

• The (SteadyShot warning) indicator does not app ear in shutter speed priority mode.

• When the shutter speed is 1 second or longer, noise reduction will be done after shooting for the same amount of time that th e shutter was open. You cannot shoot any more while noise reduction is in progress.

• If proper exposure cannot be obtained after setup, the aperture value on the shooting screen blinks. Although you can shoot as it is, resetting is recommended.

• The brightness of the image on the LCD screen may differ from the actual image being shot.

• When using an A-mount lens (sold separately), you can adjust the shutter speed when focusing manually during movie recording.

z Shutter speed

When a faster shutter speed is used, a moving subject such as a running person, cars, and sea spray appears as if they are stopped.

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When a slower shutter speed is used, a trailing image of the movement of the subject is captured to make more natural and dynamic image.

Aperture Priority

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1 Set the shooting mode to (Aperture Priority).

2 Select the desired value by turning the control wheel.

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.

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure.

Notes

• If proper exposure cannot be obtained after se tup, the shutter speed on the shooting screen blinks. Although you can shoot as it is, resetting is recommended.

• The brightness of the image on the LCD screen may differ from the actual image being shot.

• Wh en using an A-mount lens (sold separately), you can adjust the aperture when focusing manually during movie recording.

z Aperture

Smaller F-value (opening the aperture) narrows the range that is in focus. This allows you to put the subject in sharp focus and blur things in front of and beyond the subject. (Depth of field becomes shallower.)

Larger F-value (narrowing down the aperture) widens the range that is in focus. This allows you to shoot the depth of the scenery. (Depth of field becomes deeper.)

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Program Auto

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 (Program Auto).

2 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings.

3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.

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z Program Shift

You can change the shutter speed and aperture (F-value) combination without changing the exposure you set, when you do not use the flash. Turn the control wheel to select the shutter speed and aperture (F-value) combination.

• The recording mode indicator changes from P to P*.

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Flash Mode

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.

1 MENU t [Camera] t [Flash Mode] t

desired mode.

2 When you want to fire the flash, press the

(Flash pop-up) button to pop up the

flash.

(Flash Off) 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.

(Slow Sync.) Fires every time you trigger the shutter. Slow sync shooting allows

you to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the background by slowing the shutter speed.

(Rear Sync.) Fires right before the exposure is completed every time you trigger the

shutter. Rear sync shooting allows you to shoot a natural image of the trail of a moving subject such as a moving car or a walking person.

Notes

• The default setting depends on the shooting mode.

• Available flash mode depends on the shooting mode.

• You cannot use the flash when recording movies.

• The corners of a recorded image may be shaded, depending on the lens.

• Wh en an external flash (sold separa tely) is attached to Multi Interface Shoe, the state of the exte rnal flash has priority over the setting of the camera. You cannot use the camera ’s internal flash.

• Do not use a commercially available flash with h igh-voltage synchro terminals or with reverse polarity.

• Accessories that can be used with the traditional A-mount accessory shoe (Auto-lock Accessory Shoe) can also be attached using the Shoe Adaptor (sold separately).

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z Tips on shooting with the flash

• The lens hood may block the light of the flash. Remove the lens hood when using the

flash.

• When using the flash, shoot the subject at a distance of 1 m (3.3 feet) or greater.

• When shooting a backlit subject, select [Fill-flash]. The flash will operate even in bright

daylight, and make faces come out brighter.

AF/MF Select

Selects auto focusing or manual focusing.

1 MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t desired mode.

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(Autofocus) Focuses automatically.

(DMF) After focusing automatically, make fine focus adjustment

(Manual

Focus)

Notes

• An E 18 – 50 mm F4-5.6 lens (supplied) is not compatible with MF/DMF.

• If you turn the focusing ring when [DMF] or [Manual Fo cus] is selected, the image is enlarged automatically to enable you to check focu s area easier. You can prevent the image from being enlarged by selecting MENU t [Set up] t [MF Assist] t [Off].

manually (Direct Manual Focus).

Adjusts the focus manually. Turn the focusing ring right or left to make the subject look clearer.

z Using manual focusing effectively

“Focus fixing” is convenient when you can predict the distance to the subject. With “Focus fixing,” you can fix the focus in advance to the distance at which the subject is to pass.

z Measuring the exact distance to the subject

The mark shows the location of the image sensor*. When you measure the exact distance between the camera and the subject, refer to the position of the horizontal line. The distance from the lens contact surface to the image sensor is about 18 mm (23/32 in.).

* The image sensor is the part that converts the light

source to a digital signal.

• If the subject is closer th an the minimum shooting

distance of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. Make sure you put enough distance between the subject and the camera.

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1 MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t [DMF].

2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically.

3 Keep the shutter button halfway down, rotate the focusing ring of the lens

to achieve a sharper focus.

Notes

• [Autofocus Mode] is fixed to [Single-shot AF].

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Autofocus Area

Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode.

1 MENU t [Camera] t [Autofocus Area] t desired mode.

(Multi) The camera determines which of the 25

(Center) The camera uses the AF area located in

(Flexible

Spot)

AF areas is used for focusing. When you press the shutter button halfway down in still image shooting mode, a green frame is displayed around the area that is in focus.

• When the [Face Detection] function is active, AF operates with priority on faces.

the center area exclusively.

Moves the focusing area to focus on a small subject or narrow area by pressing the top/bottom/right/left of the control wheel.

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• Wh en this function is set to other than [Multi], you cannot use the [Face Detection] function.

• [Multi] is selected when using the following functions: – [Intelligent Auto] –[Superior Auto] – [Scene Selection] – [Sweep Panorama] – [Smile Shutter]

• [Multi] is selected during movie recording. But , if you use an E-mount lens a nd press the shutter button half way down during recording, the autofocus area you set before y ou started recording is used for focusing.

• Wh en the AF illuminator is used, the setting of [Autofocus Area] is invalid and the AF area is indicat ed with a dotted line. AF operates with priority on and around the center area.

Autofocus Mode

Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject.

1 MENU t [Camera] t [Autofocus Mode] t desired mode.

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Notes

• [Single-shot AF] is selected when using the following functions: – [Intelligent Auto] –[Superior Auto] – [Self-timer] – [Scene Selection], excluding [Sports Action] – [Sweep Panorama] – [Smile Shutter]

• [Continuous AF] is selected when the shooting mode is set to [Sports Action] in [Scene Selection] .

• In [Continuous AF] mode, the audible signals will not sound when the subject is in focus.

The camera focuses and the focus is locked when you press the shutter button halfway down. Use this mode when the subject is motionless.

The camera continues to focus while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down. Use this mode when the subject is in motion.

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Tracking Focus

Continuously track a moving subject.

1 MENU t [Camera] t [Tracking Focus].

A target frame appears.

2 Align the target frame with the subject to be

tracked, and select OK.

The camera starts tracking the subject. To cancel the tracking feature, select .

3 Press the shutter button fully down.

Notes

• Tracking may be difficult in the following situa tions: – The subject is moving too quickly. – The subject is too small, or too larg e. – The contrast between the subject and the background is poor. – It is dark. – The ambient light changes.

• Wh en [Tracking Focus] is activated, the custom setting of soft key B is invalid.

• You cannot use [Tracking Focus] with the following functions: – [Hand-held Twilight], [Anti Mot ion Blur] in [Scene Sele ction] – [Sweep Panorama] –[Manual Focus] – The zoom feature of the camera

z Tracking the face you want to shoot

The camera stops tracking a subject when the subject moves off of the screen. When [Face Detection] is set to [On] and the subject to be tracked is a face, if the face disappears from the screen while the camera is tracking, and then returns to the screen, the camera focuses on that face again.

• If you trigger [Smile Shutter] while tracking a face, the face becomes the target of the

smile detection feature.

• If you set a face as a target, the camera tracks the body when the face is not visible on the

LCD screen. You can set whether to preferentially-track a certain face or not using [Face Priority Tracking] (page 126).

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Zoom

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).

1 When using a zoom lens, magnify the image with the zoom ring. 2 MENU t [Camera] t [Zoom] t desired value.

The zoom features available with this camera

The zoom feature of the camera provides a higher magnification zoom by combining various zoom features. The icon displayed on the LCD screen changes as follows, according to the selected zoom feature.

Zoom scale (low) Zoom scale (high)

1 Smart Zoom: You can magnify images by trimming them partially. (Available only

when [Image Size] is set to [M] or [S] (page 80).)

2 Clear Image Zoom: You can magnify images using a high-quality image process

(page 114).

3 Digital Zoom: You can magnify images using an image process. (The default setting is

[Off] (page 115).)

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Your purpose Clear

Image Zoom

Zooming images by

Off Off L – trimming them in the available range (without deterioration of image quality).

Digital Zoom

Image

Zoom scale with optical zoom

Size

M About

1.4×

S About 2×

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Giving priority to image quality when zooming images.

On Off L About

2×*

M About

2.8×

S About 4×

Giving priority to

On On L About 4× higher magnification when zooming images.

M About

5.6×

S About 8×

* Zoom scale in the defa ult setting

Notes

• You cannot set this item when using the following functions: – [Sweep Panorama] – [Smile Shutter] – [RAW & JPEG] in [Quality]

• Wh en attaching a lens with power zoom, the camera shifts automatically to the zoom feature of the camera when the magni fication scale is grea ter than that of the opti cal zoom.

• You cannot use [Clear Image Zoom] when the [Drive Mode] is set to continuous or bracket shooting.

• You cannot use the Smart Zoom or [Clear Image Zoom] function with movi es. If you press the MOVIE button during a zoom operation, the zooming position will return to the optical zoom ran ge of your lens. When [Digital Zoom] is set to [On], the camera zooms in at the [Digital Zoom] range.

• When you use the zoom feature of the camera, the setting of [Autofocus Area] is invalid and the AF area is indicated with a dotted line. AF operates with priority on and around the center area. Also, [Metering Mode] is fixed to [Multi ].

• The zoom speed differs depending on which lens with power zoom you use. Confirm the ope ration of the lens before shoot ing.

z The quality of the zoom feature of the camera

As the image is zoomed by digital processing in [Clear Image Zoom] and [Digital Zoom], the image quality deteriorates compared to that before zooming was used. If you use a zoom lens, we recommend that you fully zoom in on an image using the zooming ring first, and then use the zoom feature of the camera if you need further zooming.

Face Detection

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 (white)

When the camera detects more than 1 subject, the camera will judge which is the main subject and set focus by priority. The Face Detection frame for the main subject will turn white. The frame for which the focus is set will turn green by pressing the shutter button halfway down.

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].

1 MENU t [Camera] t [Face Detection] t desired mode.

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(On (Regist.

Faces))

(On) Selects the face which the camera is to automatically focus on.

(Off) Does not use the [Face Detection] function.

Notes

• You cannot use [Face Detection] with the following functions: – [Sweep Panorama] –[Manual Focus] – The zoom feature of the camera

• You can select [Face Detection] only when [Autof ocus Area] is set to [Multi ], and [Metering Mode] is also set to [Multi].

• Up to 8 faces of your subjects can be detected.

• During [Smile Shutter] shooting, [Face Detection] is automatically set to [On (Regist. Faces )] even if it is set to [Off].

Focuses on faces registered so as to have priority.

Face Registration

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)].

1 MENU t [Camera] t [Face Registration] t desired mode.

New Registration 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.

New Registration

1 MENU t [Camera] t [Face Registration] t [New Registration].

2 Align the guide frame with the face to be registered, and press the shutter

button.

3 When a confirmation message appears, select OK.

Notes

• Up to 8 faces can be registered.

• Shoot the face from the front in a brightly lit place. The face may not be registered correctly if it is obscured by a hat, a mask, sunglasses, etc.

• Even if you execute [Reset Default], registered faces are not deleted. When you execute [Factory Reset], all the registered faces are deleted.

• Even if you execute [Delete], the data for registered face will remain in the camera. To delete the data for registered faces from the camera, select [Delete All].

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Order Exchanging

1 MENU t [Camera] t [Face Registration]

t [Order Exchanging].

2 Select a face for which you want to change

the priority.

3 Select the priority level.

The smaller the number of the position, the higher the priority.

Smile Shutter

When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically.

1 MENU t [Camera] t [Smile Shutter] t

[On].

2 To set the sensitivity to detect a smile,

OPTION t desired setting.

3 Wait for a smile to be detected.

When the smile level exceeds the b point on the indicator, the camera records images automatically. If you press the shutter button during [Smile Shutter] shooting, the camera shoots the image, and then returns to [Smile Shutter] mode.

Smile Detection indicator

4 To exit [Smile Shutter] mode, MENU t [Camera] t [Smile Shutter] t

[Off].

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(Off)

(On) Uses the Smile Shutter.

Does not use the Smile Shutter.

You can set the sensitivity to detect a smile with OPTION.

(On: Big Smile) Detects a big smile.

(On: Normal

Smile)

(On: Slight

Smile)

Notes

• You cannot use [Smile Shutter] with the following functions: – [Hand-held Twilight], [Anti Mot ion Blur] in [Scene Sele ction] – [Sweep Panorama] –[Manual Focus]

• If you set [Smile Shutter] to [On] while the zoom feature of the camera is being used, the [Zoom] feature of the camera is canceled.

• Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions.

• The [Drive Mode] turns to [Single Shooting] automatically.

Detects a normal smile.

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1 Do not cover the eyes with the front hair.

Do not obscure the face by a hat, masks, sunglasses, etc.

2 Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be as level as

possible. Keep the eyes narrowed.

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.

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Auto Object Framing

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.

1 MENU t [Camera] t [Auto Object Framing] t desired mode.

The icon on the screen turns green when the camera decides that an image being captured can be trimmed. After the shot, a frame showing the trimmed area is displayed on the auto review screen.

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(Off) Does not use the [Auto Object Framing] function. (The camera

saves only the original image.)

(Auto) Uses the [Auto Object Framing] function.

Notes

• You cannot use [Auto Ob ject Framing] with the following functions: – [Hand-held Twilight], [Sports Action], [Anti Motion Blur] in [Scene Selection] – [Sweep Panorama] – [Cont. Shooting] – [Spd Priority Cont.] – [Bracket: Cont.] –[Manual Focus] – [Soft Focus], [HDR Painting], [Rich-tone Mono.], [Miniature] in [Picture Effect ] – [RAW & JPEG] in [Quality] – [Auto HDR] – The zoom feature of the camera

• The trimmed image may not be the best possible composition, depending on the shooting condi tions.

• Wh en [Face Detection] is set to [Off], [Auto Object Framing] with faces is not available.

Soft Skin Effect

Sets the effect used for shooting the skin smoothly in the [Face Detection] function.

1 MENU t [Camera] t [Soft Skin Effect] t [On]. 2 To set the intensity of the Soft Skin Effect, OPTION t desired setting.

(On) Uses the [Soft Skin Effect] function.

(Off) Does not use the [Soft Skin Effect] function.

You can set the intensity of the [Soft Skin Effect] with OPTION.

(High) Sets [Soft Skin Effect] to high.

(Mid) Sets [Soft Skin Effect] to medium.

(Low) Sets [Soft Skin Effect] to low.

Notes

• You cannot use [Soft Skin Effect] with the following functions: – Movie recording – [Cont. Shooting] – [Spd Priority Cont.] – [Bracket: Cont.] – [Self-timer(Cont)] – [Sports Action] in [Scene Selection] – [Sweep Panorama]

• This function may not work, depending on your subject.

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Shooting Tip List

Allows you to search through all shooting tips in the camera.

1 MENU t [Camera] t [Shooting Tip List].

2 Search for the desired shooting tip.

Turn the control wheel to scroll the text up and down.

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DISP Button(Monitor)

Allows you to select the screen display modes that can be selected with [Display Contents] (page 39) in shooting mode.

1 MENU t [Camera] t [DISP Button(Monitor)].

2 Select the desired mode.

The items marked with are available.

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Graphic Display Shows basic shooting information.

Display All Info. Shows recording information.

Big Font Size Disp.

No Disp. Info. Does not show recording information.

Histogram Displays the luminance distribution graphically.

Graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value, except for when [Shoot Mode] is set to [Sweep Panorama].

Shows only major items in a larger size.

Image Size

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.

1 MENU t [Image Size] t [Image Size] t desired mode.

Still

Image size when [Aspect Ratio] is 3:2 Usage guidelines

L: 20M 5456 × 3632 pixels For prints up to A3+ size

M: 10M 3872 × 2576 pixels For prints up to A4 size

S: 5.0M 2736 × 1824 pixels For prints L/2L size

Image size when [Aspect Ratio] is 16:9 Usage guidelines

L: 17M 5456 × 3064 pixels For viewing on a high-definition TV

M: 8.4M 3872 × 2176 pixels

S: 4.2M 2736 × 1536 pixels

Notes

• Wh en you print still images recorded with 16:9 aspe ct ratio, both edges may be cut off.

Panorama

The image size varies depending on the [Panorama Direction] setting.

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(Standard) Shoots images using standard size.

Vertical: 3872 × 2160 pixels Horizontal: 8192 × 1856 pixels

(Wide) Shoots images using wide size.

Vertical: 5536 × 2160 pixels Horizontal: 12416 × 1856 pixels

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z Tips for selecting the image size

The images appear differently, depending on the mode selected.

Standard Wide

The images are scrolled when you press the center of the control wheel.

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Aspect Ratio

Sets the aspect ratio of still images.

1 MENU t [Image Size] t [Aspect Ratio] t desired mode.

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3:2 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 Pa norama] mode.

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Quality

Selects the compression format of still images.

1 MENU t [Image Size] t [Quality] t desired mode.

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RAW+J (RAW & JPEG)

FINE (Fine) File format: JPEG

STD (Standard)

Notes

• You cannot set this item when shooting in [Sweep Pa norama] mode.

• You cannot add DPOF (print order) registratio n to RAW format images.

• You cannot use [Auto HDR] with [RAW & JPEG] images.

File format: RAW (Records using the RAW compression format.) + JPEG A RAW image and a JPEG image are created at the same time. This is suitable when you need 2 image files, a JPEG for viewing, and a RAW for editing.

• The image quality is fixed to [Fine], and the image size is fixed to [L].

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.

• When images are not going to be modified using your computer, we recommend that you select [Fine] or [Standard].

z RAW images

A RAW format file is raw data that has not been through any kind of digital processing. RAW files are different from more general file formats such as JPEG files, and contain raw material to be processed for professional purposes. You need the “Image Data Converter” in order to open a RAW image recorded on this camera. With this software, a RAW image can be opened and converted to a common format, such as JPEG or TIFF, and you can readjust its white balance, color saturation, contrast, etc.

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Panorama Direction

Sets the direction to pan the camera when you shoot [Sweep Panorama] images.

1 MENU t [Image Size] t [Panorama Direction] t desired mode.

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(Left)

(Up)

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File Format

Selects the movie file format.

1 MENU t [Image Size] t [File Format] t desired mode.

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AVCHD Records 60i/50i movies or 24p/25p movies in AVCHD format.

This file format is suitable for viewing the movie on a high-definition TV. You can create a Blu-ray Disc, an AVCHD recording disc, or a DVD-Video disc using the software “PlayMemories Home.”

• 60i/50i movies are recorded at either 60 fields/second or at 50 fields/second, respectively. Both 60i and 50i movies utilize the interlace scanning system, Dolby Digital audio, and the AVCHD format.

• 24p/25p movies are recorded at either 24 frames/second or at 25 frames/second, respectively. Both 24p and 25p movies utilize the progressive scanning system, Dolby Digital audio, and the AVCHD format.

MP4 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.”

z Checking 60i or 50i

To check if your camera is a 1080 60i-compatible device or 1080 50i-compatible device, check for the following marks on the bottom of the camera. 1080 60i-compatible device: 60i 1080 50i-compatible device: 50i

z Playing movies on other devices

This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for AVCHD format recording. Movies recorded in AVCHD format with this camera cannot be played by the following devices. – Other AVCHD format compatible devices which are not compatible with High Profile – Devices which are not compatible with the AVCHD format

This camera also uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile for MP4 format recording. For this reason, movies recorded in MP4 format with this camera cannot be played on devices other than those that support MPEG-4 AVC/H.264.

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Record Setting

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.

1 MENU t [Image Size] t [Record Setting] t desired mode.

[File Format]: [AVCHD] Bit-rate Recording

60i 24M(FX)* 50i 24M(FX)**

60i 17M(FH)* 50i 17M(FH)**

24p 24M(FX)* 25p 24M(FX)**

24p 17M(FH)* 25p 17M(FH)**

[File Format]: [MP4] Bit-rate Recording

1440×1080 12M Average 12 Mbps Records movies of 1440 × 1080.

VGA 3M Average 3 Mbps Records movies of VGA size.

* 1080 60i-c ompatible device ** 1080 50i-compatible device

Notes

• Movies recorded wit h the [60i 24M(FX)/50i 24M(FX)]/[24p 24M(FX)/25p 24M(FX)] setting in [Record Setting] are convert ed by “PlayMemories Home” in order to create an AVCHD recording disc. This conversion can take a long time. Also, you cannot create a disc in the orig inal image quality. If you want to keep the original image quality, store your movies on a

• When playing back 24p/25p movies, a TV compatible with 24p/25p is necessary. If your TV is not compatible with 24 p/25p, the movies are output as 60i/50i.

Maximum 24 Mbps Records high image quality movies of

1920 × 1080 (60i/50i).

Average 17 Mbps Records standard image quality movies

of 1920 × 1080 (60i/50i).

Maximum 24 Mbps Records high image quality movies of

1920 × 1080 (24p/25p). This produces a cinema-like atmosphere.

Average 17 Mbps Records standard image quality movies

of 1920 × 1080 (24p/25p). This produces a cinema-like atmosphere.

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White Balance

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.

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1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t desired mode.

You can finely adjust the color tones with OPTION. To adjust the white balance to suit a specific light source, see the explanation on each mode.

AWB (Auto WB) The camera automatically detects the light source and

(Daylight) When you select an option to suit a specific light source,

(Shade)

(Cloudy)

(Incandescent)

(Fluor.: Warm White)

(Fluor.: Cool White)

(Fluor.: Day White)

(Fluor.: Daylight)

(Flash)

(C.Temp./Filter) Adjusts the color temperature depending on the light

(Custom) Allows to use the white balance setting retained by

(Custom Setup) Memorizes the basic white color (Custom white

Notes

• [Auto WB] is selected when using the following functions: – [Intelligent Auto] –[Superior Auto] – [Scene Selection]

adjusts the color tones.

the color tones are adjusted for that light source (preset white balance).

source. Achieves the effect of CC (Color Compensation) filters for photography.

[Custom Setup].

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z Effects of lighting conditions

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.

Weather/ lighting

Characteristics of light

Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent

White (standard)

Bluish Green-tinged Reddish

Fine adjusting the color tones

1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t desired mode. 2 As necessary, OPTION t adjust the color tones by pressing the top/

bottom/right/left parts of the control wheel.

You can adjust the color tones towards G (green), M (magenta), A (amber) or B (blue).

C.Temp./Filter

1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t [C.Temp./Filter]. 2 OPTION t select the desired color temperature by turning the control

wheel.

The higher the number, the more reddish the image, and the lower the number, the more bluish the image.

3 Adjust the color tones by pressing the top/bottom/right/left parts of the

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Custom White Balance

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.

The shutter clicks and the calibrated values (color temperature and color filter) are displayed.

3 To call the custom white balance setting, MENU t [Brightness/Color] t

[White Balance] t [Custom].

You can finely adjust the color tones with OPTION.

Notes

• If the flash is used when the s hutter button is pressed, a custom white bala nce is registered with the flash light taken into account. Take pictures with the flash in later shootings.

• The message “Custom WB Error” indicates that t he value is beyond the expect ed range, when the flash is used on a subject in clo se proximity or a subject with a bright color is in the frame. In such cases, the value is registered automatically, and the indicator turns yellow on the recording information display.

You can shoot at this point, but it is recommended that you set the white balance again to get a

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Metering Mode

Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure.

1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Metering Mode] t desired mode.

(Multi) Measures light on each area after dividing the total area into

(Center) Measures the average brightness of the entire screen, while

(Spot) Measures only the central area (Spot

Notes

• If you set [Metering Mode] to other than [Multi], the [Face Detection] function cannot be used.

• [Multi] is selected when using the following functions: – Movie recording – [Intelligent Auto] –[Superior Auto] – [Scene Selection] – The zoom feature of the camera – [Smile Shutter]

multiple areas and determines the proper exposure of the entire screen (Multi-pattern metering).

emphasizing the central area of the screen (Center-weighted metering).

metering). This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background.

Place the spot metering circle over the subject.

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Flash Comp.

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.

1 Press the (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. Selecting lower values (– side) makes the flash level lower and images darker.

Notes

• You cannot use [Flash Comp.] with the following functions: – [Intelligent Auto] –[Superior Auto] – [Scene Selection] – [Sweep Panorama] – [Bracket: Cont.]

• The higher flash effect may not be visible due to the limited amount of flash light available, if the subject is outside the maximum range of the flash. If the subject is very close, the lower flash effect may not be visible.

z Tips to adjust the brightness when shooting people

• It is important to balance the brightness of people against the dark background in night portraits. You can adjust the brightness of people near the camera by changing the flash light intensity.

• If the subject is too far from the flash and still too dark after adjustment, move closer to your subject.

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DRO/Auto HDR

Corrects the brightness or contrast.

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(D-Range

Opt.)

(Auto HDR) Shoots 3 images with different exposures, and then overlays the

Notes

• You can select [DRO/Auto HDR] only in the following modes: –[Manual Exposure] – [Shutter Priority] – [Aperture Priority] – [Program Auto]

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.

bright area of the under exposed image and the dark area of the over exposed image to create an image with rich gradation. 1 image with proper exposure and 1 overlaid image are recorded.

D-Range Opt.

Corrects the brightness of the image (DRO: Dynamic Range Optimizer).

1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [DRO/Auto HDR] t [D-Range Opt.]. 2 OPTION t desired value.

(Auto) Corrects the brightness automatically.

Lv1 – Lv5 Optimizes the gradations of a recorded image in each area of the

image. Select the optimal level between Lv1 (weak) and Lv5 (strong).

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• [Auto] is selected when using the following functions: – [Intelligent Auto] –[Superior Auto] – [Portrait], [Landscape], [ Macro], [Sports Action] in [Scene Selection]

• Wh en shooting with [D-Range Opt.], the image may be noisy. Select the proper level by checking the recorded image, especially when you enhance the effect.

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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.

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(Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. Auto)

1.0 EV – 6.0 EV Sets the exposure difference, based on the contrast of the subject.

Notes

• You cannot start the next shoot until the capture process is fully compl eted.

• You cannot use this function with [RAW & JPEG] images .

• Since the shutter is released 3 times for a single shot, be cautious of the following: – Use this function when the subject is motionles s or does not blink. – Do not change the composition before shooting.

• You may not obtain a desired eff ect depending on the luminance difference of a subject and the shooting conditions.

• Wh en the flash is used, this function has little eff ect.

• When the contrast of the scene is low or when significant camera-shake or subject blur has occurred, you may not be able to obtain good HDR images. If the camera detects such situation, is displayed on the recorded image to inform you of this situation. If necessary, change the compositi on or otherwise adjust the settings, be careful of blurring, and shoot again.

Corrects the exposure difference automatically.

Select the optimal level between 1.0 EV (weak) and 6.0 EV (strong).

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Picture Effect

You can shoot with an effect filter to obtain the various textures.

1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Picture Effect] t desired mode.

(Off) Disables the Picture Effect function.

(Toy Camera) Creates the look of a Toy Camera photo

with shaded corners and pronounced colors. You can set the color tone with OPTION.

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(Pop Color) Creates a vivid look by emphasizing

(Posterization)

(Retro Photo) Creates the look of an aged photo with

(Soft High-

key)

(Partial Color) Creates an image which retains a

(High

Contrast Mono.)

color tones.

Creates a high contrast, abstract look by heavily emphasizing primary colors, or in black and white. You can select primary colors or black and white with OPTION.

sepia color tones and faded contrast.

Creates an image with the indicated atmosphere: bright, transparent, ethereal, tender, soft.

specific color, but converts others to black and white. You can select a color with OPTION.

Creates a high-contrast image in black and white.

Continued r

(Soft Focus) Creates an image filled with a soft

lighting effect. You can set the intensity of the effect with OPTION.

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(HDR

Painting)

Creates the look of a painting, enhancing the colors and details. The camera releases the shutter 3 times. You can set the intensity of the effect with OPTION.

(Rich-tone

Mono.)

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.

Notes

• You can select [Picture Effect] only in the following modes: –[Manual Exposure] – [Shutter Priority] – [Aperture Priority] – [Program Auto]

• You cannot use [Picture Effect] with [RAW & JPEG] images.

• The [Toy Camera] and [Miniature] effects may not be available with the zoom feature of the camera.

• Wh en [Partial Color] is selected, images may not reta in the selected color, depending on the subject.

• You cannot check the following effects on the shooting screen, beca use the camera is still process ing the image that has been just shot. Also, you cannot shoot another image until the image processing is finished. You cannot use these effects with movies. –[Soft Focus] –[HDR Painting] – [Rich-tone Mono.] – [Miniature]

• In the case of [HDR Pa inting] and [Rich-tone Mono.], the shutter is released 3 times for 1 shot. Be careful about the following: – Use this function when the subject is motionles s or does not blink. – Do not change the composition before shooting. When the contrast of the scene is low or when significant camera-shake or subject blur has occurred, you may not be able to obtain good HDR images. If the camera detects such situation, / appear on the recorded image to inform you of this situation. If necessary, cha nge the composition or otherwise adjust the settings, be careful of blurring, and shoot again.

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Creative Style

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.

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1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Creative Style] t desired mode. 2 When you want to adjust contrast, saturation, or sharpness, OPTION t

desired setting.

(Standard) For shooting various scenes with rich gradation and beautiful

(Vivid) The saturation and contrast are heightened for shooting striking

(Portrait) For shooting the skin color in a soft tone, ideally suited for

(Landscape) The saturation, contrast, and sharpness are heightened for

(Sunset) For shooting the beautiful red of the setting sun.

(Black &

White)

colors.

images of colorful scenes and subjects such as flowers, spring greenery, blue sky, or ocean views.

shooting portraits.

shooting vivid and crisp scenery. Distant landscapes also stand out more.

For shooting images in black and white monotone.

(Contrast), (Saturation), and (Sharpness) can be adjusted for each [Creative

Style] item.

(Contrast) The higher the value selected, the more the difference of light

(Saturation) The higher the value selected, the more vivid the color. When a

(Sharpness) Adjusts the sharpness. The higher the value selected, the more

and shadow is accentuated, thus making an impact on an image.

lower value is selected, the color of the image is restrained and subdued.

the contours are accentuated, and the lower the value selected, the more the contours are softened.

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Notes

• Wh en [Black & White] is selected, you cannot adjust [Saturati on].

• [Standard] is selected when using the following functions: – [Intelligent Auto] –[Superior Auto] – [Scene Selection] – [Picture Effect] (except [Off])

Delete

Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion.

1 MENU t [Playback] t [Delete] t desired mode.

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Multiple Img. 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

Notes

• You can select up to 100 images.

z Deleting an image

It is easier to delete an image displayed on the screen by selecting (Delete) of soft key (page 31).

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Still/Movie Select

Selects the unit of images to be played back.

1 MENU t [Playback] t [Still/Movie Select] t desired mode.

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Folder View(Still)

Folder View(MP4)

AVCHD View

Displays still images by folder.

Displays MP4 movies by folder.

Displays AVCHD movies.

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Slide Show

Plays back images automatically.

1 MENU t [Playback] t [Slide Show] t desired mode t OK.

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Repeat

On 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.

3 Sec

5 Sec

10 Sec

30 Sec

Notes

• You cannot pause the Sli de Show. To stop the Sl ide Show, press the center of the control wheel.

• You can play back images in Slide Show when [Still/Movie Select] is set to [Folder View(Still)] only.

• A panoramic image is di splayed in full image . To scroll a panoramic image, press the center of the control wheel when the image is displayed.

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Specify Printing

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).

1 MENU t [Playback] t [Specify Printing] t desired setting.

DPOF Setup

Multiple Img. Selects images to order printing.

Cancel All Clears all DPOF marks.

Date Imprint

On Sets whether or not to date the DPOF marked images when

Off

Notes

• You cannot add the DPOF mark to the following files: –Movies – RAW images

• You can add the DPOF mark to up to 999 images.

• DPOF registration is not cleared after printi ng. It is recommended that you clear the DPOF registration after you print the still images.

• You can select up to 100 images at a time.

1Select an image and press the center of the control wheel. To

cancel the selection, select the -marked image again.

2Repeat the operation on all images you want to print.

printing them.

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Sony ILCE3500J Sony ILCE3500J 20.1 Mega Pixel Digital SLR Camera with SEL1850 Lens Instruction Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

How to use this handbook

Table of contents

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Identifying parts

List of icons on the screen

Operating the camera

Menu

Shooting images

Playing back images

Deleting images

Photo Creativity

Bkground Defocus

Brightness

Color

Vividness

Picture Effect

DISP (Display Contents)

Exposure Comp.

Drive Mode

Cont. Shooting

Spd Priority Cont.

Self-timer

Self-timer(Cont)

Bracket: Cont.

Image Index

Intelligent Auto

Superior Auto

Scene Selection

Sweep Panorama

Manual Exposure

Shutter Priority

Aperture Priority

Program Auto

Flash Mode

AF/MF Select

Autofocus Area

Autofocus Mode

Tracking Focus

Zoom

Face Detection

Face Registration

Smile Shutter

Auto Object Framing

Soft Skin Effect

Shooting Tip List

DISP Button(Monitor)

Image Size

Aspect Ratio

Quality

Panorama Direction

File Format

Record Setting

White Balance

Metering Mode

Flash Comp.

DRO/Auto HDR

Picture Effect

Creative Style

Delete

Still/Movie Select

Slide Show

Specify Printing