Sony alpha 300 User Manual
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VG-B30AM
NP-FM500H
Photo display on a PhotoTV HD-compatible BRAVIA HDTV
Enhanced creativity and operating ease
make shooting and viewing more fun
Easy dial access to basic exposure and scene modes
Auto pop-up flash
Power and versatility for extended shooting
2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD monitor for on-the-spot image review
Creative Style settings for greater freedom of expression
Whether you're framing your subject in the optical viewfinder or the LCD
monitor, a quick press of the Function (Fn) button displays the menu list,
which gives you instant access to mode settings for the flash, metering,
autofocus, AF area, white balance, and D-Range Optimizer. It’s a fast
and easy way to get to frequently used functions without having to
navigate through multi-level menus.
monitor, a quick press of the Function (Fn) button displays the menu list,
which gives you instant access to mode settings for the flash, metering,
autofocus, AF area, white balance, and D-Range Optimizer. It’s a fast
and easy way to get to frequently used functions without having to
navigate through multi-level menus.
Whether you're framing your subject or reviewing images,the large 2.7-inch
Clear Photo LCD monitor makes it easy to confirm focus and fine details.
Detailed shooting information and RGB histograms can also be displayed
for on-the-spot confirmation of exposure balance, color distribution and
highlight/shadow reproduction, and the screen automatically switches to
a vertical-format display when you rotate the camera for vertical-format
shooting. Convenient index views of up to 25 frames are provided to help
you find your favorites fast.
Clear Photo LCD monitor makes it easy to confirm focus and fine details.
Detailed shooting information and RGB histograms can also be displayed
for on-the-spot confirmation of exposure balance, color distribution and
highlight/shadow reproduction, and the screen automatically switches to
a vertical-format display when you rotate the camera for vertical-format
shooting. Convenient index views of up to 25 frames are provided to help
you find your favorites fast.
The mode dial on the top of the 300 provides immediate access to
Program, Aperture priority, Shutter-speed priority, and Manual exposure
modes, as well as a fully-automatic Auto mode, Flash Off Auto mode, and
6 Scene Selection modes. The Scene Selection modes optimize AF, drive
mode, shutter speed, aperture, and other settings to
ensure beautiful results when shooting portraits, land-
scapes, sunsets, sports, macro photos, and night scenes.
Program, Aperture priority, Shutter-speed priority, and Manual exposure
modes, as well as a fully-automatic Auto mode, Flash Off Auto mode, and
6 Scene Selection modes. The Scene Selection modes optimize AF, drive
mode, shutter speed, aperture, and other settings to
ensure beautiful results when shooting portraits, land-
scapes, sunsets, sports, macro photos, and night scenes.
In Auto and Scene Selection modes, the built-in flash pops up automati-
cally whenever it is needed. Even when you’re shooting outdoors in day-
light, if the 300 senses that a subject is backlit, the flash will pop up to provide
additional illumination. Flash power is rated GN12 (ISO100·m), with wide
enough coverage to allow use with an 18mm fisheye lens.
cally whenever it is needed. Even when you’re shooting outdoors in day-
light, if the 300 senses that a subject is backlit, the flash will pop up to provide
additional illumination. Flash power is rated GN12 (ISO100·m), with wide
enough coverage to allow use with an 18mm fisheye lens.
The option of recording images in the 16:9 format enables you to view
dramatic slideshows on a widescreen HDTV. In addition, if you use PhotoTV
HD compatible Sony peripheral devices for image playback, you can
enjoy an even higher level of big-screen display quality.
dramatic slideshows on a widescreen HDTV. In addition, if you use PhotoTV
HD compatible Sony peripheral devices for image playback, you can
enjoy an even higher level of big-screen display quality.
* Availability of peripheral devices varies according to region.
The 300 is powered by a high-density NP-FM500H InfoLITHIUM
TM
battery that
lets you take approximately 730 shots* before recharging is required, and
features a battery level indicator that offers precise 1% accuracy. An optional
VG-B30AM vertical grip, capable of holding two NP-FM500H InfoLITHIUM bat-
teries, offers extended power and a full complement of basic camera con-
trols to enhance operating ease during vertical-format shooting.
features a battery level indicator that offers precise 1% accuracy. An optional
VG-B30AM vertical grip, capable of holding two NP-FM500H InfoLITHIUM bat-
teries, offers extended power and a full complement of basic camera con-
trols to enhance operating ease during vertical-format shooting.
* 410 shots in live view mode; CIPA standard test with built-in flash used on 50% of shots
Creative Style settings make it easy to adjust image parameters to suit
your preference and creative intent. A choice of Standard, Vivid, Portrait,
Landscape, Night view, Sunset, Black & White, and Adobe RGB styles is
offered, and each can be digitally adjusted for contrast, saturation, and
sharpness (no saturation adjustment on Black & White). Whether you want
to capture a moody black & white portrait or a colorful sunset at the
beach, Creative Style settings offer a quick, easy way to get the precise
image you want.
your preference and creative intent. A choice of Standard, Vivid, Portrait,
Landscape, Night view, Sunset, Black & White, and Adobe RGB styles is
offered, and each can be digitally adjusted for contrast, saturation, and
sharpness (no saturation adjustment on Black & White). Whether you want
to capture a moody black & white portrait or a colorful sunset at the
beach, Creative Style settings offer a quick, easy way to get the precise
image you want.
Macro
Sports action
Landscape
Creative Style settings
Standard
Vivid
Portrait
Landscape
Night view
Sunset
Black & White
Adobe RGB
Portrait
Landscape
Macro
Sports action
Sunset
Night portrait /
Night view
Night view
For nighttime flash portraits with rich background detail;
for dramatic night scenes and nighttime cityscapes
for dramatic night scenes and nighttime cityscapes
For beautiful portraits with soft background
defocusing
defocusing
For crisp, vivid images of distant scenery
and foreground subjects
and foreground subjects
For clear, sharp images of flowers, insects,
and other small subjects
and other small subjects
For continuous shooting of fast-moving subjects
in bright light
in bright light
For sunset images with rich red tones
New menu list for easy access to essential settings
Program auto
mode
mode
Aperture
priority mode
priority mode
Shutter speed
priority mode
priority mode
Full auto mode
Flash off mode
Shutter speed and aperture are set automatically,
but other settings can be adjusted
but other settings can be adjusted
User sets aperture manually; camera selects
optimum shutter speed automatically
optimum shutter speed automatically
User sets shutter speed manually;
camera selects optimum aperture automatically
camera selects optimum aperture automatically
The camera automatically controls all settings
Flash is disabled, and other camera settings are
adjusted automatically
adjusted automatically
User sets both aperture and shutter speed
Manual
exposure mode
exposure mode
Sunset
Black & White
Exposure and other basic modes
Scene selections
16:9 aspect ratio for high-quality PhotoTV HD viewing