Sony alpha 3000 User Manual
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SONY Alpha 3000 Manual
FILMP/MEDP 150/160 • M. Lucas
The Sony Alpha 3000 looks like a DSLR, but it actually is closer to a video camera in an SLR
body, AKA a "mirrorless" camera. It records a 20MB still image (5456 x 3632 pixels!) and
can be set for JPEG or RAW + JPEG.
The camera comes with a battery, a charger, a lens cap, a lens hood and a shoulder strap.
The lens has a UV filter, which can be cleaned without damaging the lens. There are two
kinds of chargers, one where you plug in the camera, and the other where you just put the
battery in the charger, a better idea. The batteries should last through more than one day
of shooting. But they should be charged at least once a week.
The camera stores images on an SD card, which is in a slot as shown. Be careful with the
door covering the card. The card removes by pushing it in, and springing it out.
Side door for SD card and charger.
Using the Camera
The viewfinder is electronic, giving you the same image you see on the back viewscreen.
There is a button on the top right to switch between the two ways of viewing next to the
Mode Wheel. (see below) The viewfinder is good for situations that are too bright for the
rear screen, but not great for critical viewing.
The lens is interchangeable. It is an E‐mount lens, which is a new Sony mount. So adaptors
are needed for other lenses like Canon or Nikon.
The lens feels like it should be a manual focus lens, but it is not. (The 'focus' ring seems to
be a dummy.) The only manual adjustment is for focal length, from 18‐55mm. It is also
not a fast lens, maxing out at f 3.5 on the wide, and f 5.6 on the telephoto end.