Sony ILCE5000LB User Manual
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• 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.
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.
Functions built into this camera
• This manual describes 1080 60i-compatible devices and 1080 50i-compatible
devices.
To check whether 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
To check whether 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
On use and care
Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as
hammering, dropping, or stepping on the product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
hammering, dropping, or stepping on the product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
Notes on recording/playback
• Before you start recording, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is
working correctly.
• This camera is neither dust-proof, nor splash-proof, nor water-proof.
• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light. It may cause a malfunction
• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light. It may cause a malfunction
of the camera.
• Do not look at the sun or a strong light through a removed lens. This may cause
irrecoverable damage to your eyes. Or it may cause a malfunction of the lens.
• If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before using the camera.
• Do not shake or strike the camera. It may cause a malfunction and you may not be
• Do not shake or strike the camera. It may cause a malfunction and you may not be
able to record images. Furthermore, the recording media may become unusable or
image data may be damaged.
image data may be damaged.
Do not use/store the camera in the following places
• In an extremely hot, cold or humid place
In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become
deformed and this may cause a malfunction.
deformed and this may cause a malfunction.
• Under direct sunlight or near a heater
The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a
malfunction.
malfunction.
• In a location subject to shaking or vibration
• Near a location that generates strong radio waves, emits radiation or is strongly
• Near a location that generates strong radio waves, emits radiation or is strongly
magnetic
In such locations, the camera may not properly record or play back images.
In such locations, the camera may not properly record or play back images.
Notes on using the camera