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Sony ILCE-5000 Instruction Manual

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4-487-947-12(1)
Interchangeable Lens
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E-mount
ILCE-5000

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  • Page 1 4-487-947-12(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual E-mount ILCE-5000...

  • Page 2: In-Camera Guide

    Learning more about the camera (“Help Guide”) “Help Guide” is an on-line manual. Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. 1 Access the Sony support page. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/ 2 Select your country or region. 3 Search for the model name of your camera on the support page.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    • Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire. • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. • Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack.
  • Page 4 • Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children. • Keep the battery pack dry. • Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony. • Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions.

  • Page 5: Regulatory Information

    The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: ILCE-5000 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...

  • Page 6: For Customers In Canada

    For EU product compliance: Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. For details, please access the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/...
  • Page 7 Some certification marks for standards supported by the camera can be confirmed on the screen of the camera. Select MENU t (Setup) 5 t [Certification Logo]. If display is not possible due to problems such as camera failure, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
  • Page 8 Table of contents Preparing the camera Step 1 P. 9 – Checking the supplied items – Identifying parts – Inserting the battery pack – Charging the battery pack – Attaching/removing the lens – Inserting a memory card (sold separately) – Setting the clock Basic operation Step 2 P.

  • Page 9: Checking The Supplied Items

    Checking the supplied items First check the model name of your camera (page 8). The accessories supplied differ depending on the model. The number in parentheses indicates the quantity. Supplied with all models • Instruction Manual (this manual) • Camera (1) •...

  • Page 10: Identifying Parts

    Identifying parts E For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever For viewing: (Index)/ (Playback zoom) lever F AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp Image sensor position mark H Flash I Microphone J Lens K Lens release button When the lens is removed L Mount M Image sensor N Lens contacts Do not cover this part during movie recording.
  • Page 11 A Battery cover (Flash pop-up) button B Battery eject lever B LCD screen C Battery insertion slot • You can adjust the LCD screen to D Connection plate cover an easily viewable angle and • Use this when using an AC- shoot from any position.
  • Page 12 Lens E55 – 210 mm F4.5 – 6.3 OSS (supplied with See page 37 on the specifications of ILCE-5000Y) the lenses. E PZ 16 – 50 mm F3.5 – 5.6 OSS (supplied with ILCE-5000L/ILCE-5000Y) A Zooming/Focusing ring B Zooming lever A Focusing ring C Mounting index B Zooming ring...

  • Page 13: Inserting The Battery Pack

    Inserting the battery pack Battery eject lever Open the cover. Insert the battery pack. • While pressing the battery eject lever, insert the battery pack as illustrated. Make sure that the battery eject lever locks after insertion. • Closing the cover with the battery inserted incorrectly may damage the camera.

  • Page 14: Charging The Battery Pack

    Charging the battery pack For customers in the USA and Canada Power cord (Mains lead) Charge lamp Lit: Charging Off: Charging finished Flashing: Charging error or charging paused For customers in countries/ temporarily because the camera is not regions other than the USA within the proper temperature range and Canada Connect the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied),...

  • Page 15: Charging By Connecting To A Computer

    • When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket). • Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, micro USB cable (supplied) and AC Adaptor (supplied). • Power is not supplied during shooting/playback if the camera is connected to a wall outlet with the supplied AC adaptor.
  • Page 16 • The number of images that can be recorded is for shooting under the following conditions: – Using a Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo™ (Mark2) media (sold separately). – When an E PZ 16 – 50 mm F3.5 – 5.6 OSS lens is attached.
  • Page 17 Attaching/removing the lens Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before you attach or remove the lens. If the cap or the packaging lid is attached, remove it from the camera or the lens. • Quickly change the lens somewhere away from dusty locations to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camera.

  • Page 18: Removing The Lens

    Removing the lens Lens release button Press the lens release button all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. Notes • If dust or debris gets inside the camera while you are changing the lens and adheres to the surface of the image sensor (the part that converts the light source to a digital signal), it may appear as dark spots on the image, depending on the shooting environment.

  • Page 19: Memory Cards That Can Be Used

    Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Ensure that the notched corner is faced correctly. Open the cover. Insert the memory card (sold separately). • With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Close the cover.

  • Page 20: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock ON/OFF (Power) Control wheel Select items: Set: Set the ON/OFF (Power) switch to ON. The Date & Time setting is displayed when you turn on the camera for the first time. • It may take some time for the power to turn on and allow operation. Check that [Enter] is selected on the screen, then press z on the control wheel.
  • Page 21 Shooting still images/movies Shutter button W/T (zoom) lever W: zoom out T: zoom in MOVIE Shooting still images Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the z or indicator lights.

  • Page 22: Viewing Images

    Viewing images W: zoom out T: zoom in Control wheel Select images: B (next)/b (previous) or turn the (Playback) control wheel Set: z (Delete) Press the (Playback) button. Selecting next/previous image Select an image by pressing B (next)/b (previous) on the control wheel or by turning the control wheel.

  • Page 23: Menu Items

    Introduction of other functions Other functions can be operated using the control wheel, MENU button, etc. MENU Control wheel Control wheel DISP (Display Contents): Allows you to change the screen display. ISO (ISO): Allows you to set the sensitivity based on the brightness. (Exposure Comp.): Allows you to compensate the exposure and brightness for the entire image.
  • Page 24 Flash Mode Sets the flash settings. Flash Comp. Adjusts the intensity of flash output. Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using flash. Focus Mode Selects the focus method. Focus Area Selects the area of focus. Sets the AF illuminator, which provides light for a AF Illuminator dark scene to aid focusing.

  • Page 25: Custom Settings

    Sets the function that automatically adjusts the shutter Auto Slow Shut. speed following the brightness of the environment. Audio Recording Sets whether to record audio when shooting a movie. Wind Noise Reduct. Reduces wind noise during movie recording. Shooting Tip List Displays the shooting tip list.
  • Page 26 When the shooting mode is set to [Superior Auto] and the camera recognizes the scene to be shot with S. Auto Img. Extract. multiple images, this sets whether to extract an image automatically and save it. Registers or changes the person to be given priority in Face Registration the focus.
  • Page 27 (Application) Displays the application list. You can select the Application List application you want to use. Introduction Displays instructions on using the application. (Playback) Delete Deletes an image. Sets the way in which images are grouped for View Mode playback. Image Index Displays multiple images at the same time.
  • Page 28 Demo Mode Sets demonstration movie playback to on or off. Sets the resolution when the camera is connected to HDMI Resolution an HDMI TV. Operates the camera from a TV that supports CTRL FOR HDMI BRAVIA™ Sync. USB Connection Sets the USB connection method. Enhances compatibility by limiting the functions of USB LUN Setting the USB connection.
  • Page 29 PlayMemories Online or other network services may not be available in some countries or regions. • Use the following URL for Mac applications: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ • If the software PMB (Picture Motion Browser), supplied with models released before 2011, has already been installed on your computer, PlayMemories Home will overwrite it during the installation.

  • Page 30: Adding Functions To The Camera

    Installing PlayMemories Home on a computer Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the following URL, and then click [Install] t [Run]. www.sony.net/pm/ Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. • For details on PlayMemories Home, refer to the following PlayMemories Home support page (English only): http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/...

  • Page 31: Still Images

    Number of still images and recordable time of movies The number of still images and recordable time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card. Still images Image Size]: L: 20M When [ Aspect Ratio] is set to [3:2]* Capacity 2 GB Quality...

  • Page 32: Notes On Using The Camera

    • The recordable time of movies varies because the camera is equipped with VBR (Variable Bit-Rate), which automatically adjusts the image quality depending on the shooting scene. When you record a fast-moving subject, the image is clearer but the recordable time is shorter because more memory is required for recording. The recordable time also varies depending on the shooting conditions, the subject or the image quality/size settings.
  • Page 33 • When the lens is operating, be careful not to let your finger be caught by the lens. On using the lenses and accessories It is recommended that you use Sony lenses/accessories designed to suit the characteristics of this camera.
  • Page 34 No guarantee in the case of damaged content or recording failures Sony cannot provide a guarantee in the case of failure to record or loss or damage of recorded content due to a malfunction of the camera or recording media, etc.

  • Page 35: Specifications

    Specifications Camera [Shutter] Type: Electronically-controlled, [System] vertical-traverse, focal-plane type Camera type: Interchangeable lens Speed range: digital camera Still images: 1/4 000 second to Lens: E-mount lens 30 seconds, BULB Movies: 1/4 000 second to [Image sensor] 1/4 second (1/3 EV step), Image sensor: APS-C format (23.2 mm 1080 60i-compatible device up to ×...
  • Page 36 Still image: JPEG compliant (DCF Storage temperature: –20 °C to +60 °C Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF (–4 °F to +140 °F) Baseline), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 Dimensions (Approx.): Format) 50 mm × 22 mm × 54 mm Movie (AVCHD format): AVCHD (2 inches ×...
  • Page 37 Lens E16 – 50 mm zoom E55 – 210 mm Lens lens zoom lens ILCE-5000L/ Camera ILCE-5000Y ILCE-5000Y Equivalent 35 mm-format focal 24 – 75 82.5 – 315 length (mm) Lens groups/elements 8 – 9 9 – 13 Angle of view 83°...
  • Page 38 • “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” names used in this manual are, in logotype are trademarks of Panasonic general, trademarks or registered Corporation and Sony Corporation. trademarks of their respective • Dolby and the double-D symbol are developers or manufacturers. trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 40 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. © 2014 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand...

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