Style:w/ 16-50mm  |  Color:White  |  Configuration:Base Product Description Capture amazing detail with the 20.1MP camera than anyone can use

with its self-portrait-friendly zoom lever and 180 Degree-tilting screen that lets you see the shots as you take them, this camera makes quality photography look easy

Ready to share these frame-worthy moments with friends? Faster-than-ever wireless sharing with one-touch NFC connectivity lets you upload to Facebook and more, directly from the camera

Ah, simplicity.The camera shake icon that looks like a hand keeps flashing and will not go away

Whether the SteadyShot feature is turned on or not, the flashing warning icon appears when the camera chooses a shutter speed that may be too slow for the intended shot

The shutter speed chosen by the camera is in part due to the focal length of the lens and the ISO setting

It is simply an indication for you to be aware that the shutter speed being used may cause unintentional blur

This is normal operation

If the Steady Shot feature is turned on it is possible for the camera to use slower shutter speeds than when it is off

The actual shutter speed at which the icon begins flashing, however, depends on the focal length of the lens

At short focal lengths (wide angle) the icon flashes when a relatively slow shutter speed is selected

When shooting with a long focal length (telephoto) the icon begins flashing at faster shutter speeds

You can still take a picture even though the icon is displayed

However, since there is a chance of image blur, make sure you are holding the camera as still as possible or consider mounting the camera to a tripod

The icon appears most often when shooting in areas that do not have sufficient lighting

Therefore, selecting a higher ISO setting or using a flash may cause the camera to choose a faster shutter speed and prevent the icon from flashing

NOTES: The icon only flashes in the modes that automatically set the shutter speed

It does not appear when using the Shutter Priority (S) or Manual (M) mode

The background of a picture is dark and underexposed when using a flash

To avoid dark backgrounds when taking a picture of your subject, set the camera to use the Slow Sync flash mode

This setting illuminates your subject with the flash and keeps the shutter open a little longer (by slowing down the shutter speed) to allow ambient light to brighten the background

NOTES: • It is possible to take very good hand-held photos with the Slow Sync mode

However, since a slower shutter speed is used, the image is more susceptible to blur because of camera shake

Consider using a tripod if you experience unwanted blur when using the Slow Sync mode

• When using an external flash unit, another method of illuminating both foreground and background is to use bounce flash

This is done by tilting the flash head upwards to bounce the light from the ceiling

The pictures are too white or overexposed Depending on the mode with which you are shooting, overexposed pictures can normally be corrected by simply adjusting a few settings

First, if you are close to your subject and have not already done so, try shooting without the flash

If shooting in AUTO, Shutter Priority (S), Aperture Priority (A), Program (P), or one of the scene selection modes, decrease the exposure compensation

Although the camera automatically chooses the exposure value when shooting with these modes, sometimes certain lighting can cause the camera to select an insufficient setting

In these situations, you can override and lower the exposure value if necessary

When shooting in the Manual (M) mode, you have even more flexibility for correcting white, overexposed pictures

Try doing one or more of the following: 1

Use a lower ISO setting like 100 or 200

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Increase the shutter speed

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Close the aperture of the lens by using a higher f-stop number

Something else to keep in mind is the metering mode you are using; the metering mode is a method the camera uses to measure the brightness of a subject

You may want to consider using a different metering mode

• Multi segment: This mode divides the whole screen into multiple segments to measure light

It is suitable for general shooting, including shooting into direct sunlight

• Center weighted: While emphasizing the central area of the screen, this mode measures the average brightness of the entire screen

If you shoot directly into the sunlight or the subject is not in the center of the image, you may need to use exposure compensation

• Spot: This mode measures light only in the spot metering circle in the center of the frame

It is suitable for shooting a subject with strong contrast

NOTE: If model-specific information is required to complete any of the recommendations in this solution, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the product

Manuals, Specifications and Warranty information for your Sony product is available online

AVCHD video is not recognized or cannot be transferred to a Macintosh computer.p> Macintosh computers do not support AVCHD video recorded in 60p (1080 and 720)

If you want to easily transfer video to a Mac, we recommend changing the recording format on the camera

Depending on the camera, you can change it to MP4 or AVCHD such as 24i, 60i, etc

Alternatively, you can manually copy videos recorded in 60p (1080 and 720) to your computer

Media converter software is available for Mac computers that may allow you to transfer video that was recorded in 60p

This software is available at Sourceforge website

IMPORTANT: • AVCHD video is only supported with iMovie 10.0 software or newer

It is recommended the iMovie software on the computer be updated to the newest version to ensure compatibility

• The computer requires an Intel Core Duo processor or better to support AVCHD video

• If both AVCHD and MPEG2 or MP4 formatted movies are recorded, the AVCHD movies may not be recognized

If this happens, import all the MP4 or MPEG2 movies to the computer and then delete them from the camera

Afterwards, disconnect and reconnect the USB cable so the AVCHD movies can be recognized

• Power Mac G5 does not support the AVCHD format. From the Manufacturer Capture amazing detail with the 20.1MP Mirrorless camera that is so versatile, it works for both casual photo enthusiasts and professionals

With its self-portrait-friendly zoom lever and 180°-tilting screen that lets you see the shots as you take them, this camera makes quality photography look easy

Plus, share your amazing pictures faster than ever to your social network directly from the camera via WiFi and one-touch NFC connectivity

Technology Go From Snapshot to Photograph The same sensor format found in other conventional DSLRs is used on the a5000 offering 13x the area of a typical point-and-shoot image sensor

The 20.1MP APS-C sensor delivers an exceptional combination of high resolution, high sensitivity and gorgeous blurred backgrounds to give even simple shots an artistic touch

Share Your Photos with Friends and Family Instantly Wi-Fi connectivity allows you to control your camera with your compatible smartphone or tablet and the PlayMemories Camera Apps5

Frame your shot on your device's LCD, snap the shutter, and then transfer the images directly to your mobile device for quick editing and uploading

And with NFC (near field communication) technology, connecting has never been easier

Simply tap the camera to an NFC-enabled device, and you're ready to shoot and share without wires or hassles

Shoot Full HD Movies Capture HD Movies in your choice of standard 60i or cinematic 24p frames per second, all at Full HD 1920x1080 resolution

The AVCHD codec delivers stunning Blu-ray picture quality while the PC-friendly MP4 codec lets you compress to smaller 1080/30p files for easier upload to the Internet

Built-in Pop-up Flash Perfect when an extra burst of light is needed to get the shot, the pop-up flash combined with high ISO sensitivity makes shooting in just about any challenging lighting situation a breeze

180-degree Tiltable LCD Change your view with a tiltable LCD touchscreen that flips up 180-degrees without sacrificing compactness

Take stunning self-portraits, perfectly framed low angle shots, and incredibly precise composed pictures

PlayMemories Camera Apps Personalize your camera by adding new features of your choice with PlayMemories Camera Apps

PlayMemories Camera Apps offers a variety of apps to enhance your photos without ever needing advance photo editing skills

Choose apps for portraits, detailed close-ups, sports, time lapse, motion shot and more

Use apps that shoot, share and save photos using Wi-Fi that make it easy to control and view your camera from smartphone, and post directly to Facebook

Additional Features 20.1 MP Exmor HD APS sensor You get incredible detail and gorgeous enlargements

Thanks to the large 20.1 megapixel APS-C sensor size and Sony Exmor APS HD CMOS technology, the camera achieves high resolution images with no penalty in low-light sensitivity or sensor noise

Auto Object Framing fills the frame with your subject Give your photos a professional look with Auto Object Framing

Featuring advancements like exceptional two-person portrait capability along with Face Detection and Tracking Focus, Auto Object Framing not only turns ordinary photos into stunning compositions but does so automatically recognizing the scene then cropping accordingly

Convenient Power zoom lens w/ motor zoom lever and body control A convenient zoom lever on the body of the camera allows for effortless one-handed operation and smooth zooming even when shooting self-portraits, bringing compact camera convenience to the realm of interchangeable-lens models

Compact, easy-to-carry PZ 16-50mm kit lens For the ultimate in portability, the a5000 includes the collapsible 16-50mm power zoom (SELP1650) as the kit lens

Ideal when traveling or anytime a compact, lightweight camera-combo is desired

Compatible with Sony's E-Mount Lens System To take advantage of its lightweight on-the-go body, the α5000 is compatible with Sony’s E-mount lens system and expanded line of E-mount compact and lightweight lenses - perfect for the traveler or street photographer

Picture Effect modes The a5000 includes 17 effects that can be applied to photos or movies, giving you the means to vastly expand your artistic repertoire

The ability to view effects in real-time on the LCD screen11 before the shot lets you experiment with different looks until you are satisfied with the result

Photo Creativity feature The a5000 provides easy access to Picture Effect settings as well as controls for Background Defocus, Brightness, Color and Vividness

Just activate Photo Creativity, choose the appropriate item then adjust while viewing in real-time on the LCD screen

The ability to combine settings offers nearly unlimited creative control, and lets you compensate for tricky lighting

Superior Auto mode Use Superior Auto mode to shoot photos and movies with the ease of a compact digital camera

In this mode, the camera recognizes the current shooting environment then adjusts settings for optimal results

Superior Auto also includes Auto HDR and Hand-held Twilight modes, both of which employ image compositing technology to handle difficult lighting by recording multiple images at high speed then compositing them to produce the final photo

Anti-Motion Blur mode Corrects for subject movement to capture amazingly clean and sharp images in low light

The camera leverages the large, APS-C image sensor and captures six images in a fraction of a second

Combining the data from all six creates a single image that minimizes subject blur

Hand-held Twilight Mode Get cleaner and sharper nighttime pictures—beyond the capability of traditional cameras—without using flash or a tripod

The camera leverages the large, APS-C image sensor and captures six images in a fraction of a second

Combining the data from all six creates a single image of extraordinary detail and low noise

Face Detection/Smile Shutter Set the a5000 to recognize faces and smiles

Face Detection locates up to eight faces in a composition then adjusts exposure, white balance and other settings based on these faces

Smile Shutter — adjustable in three levels — automatically takes a shot when smiles in the scene are detected

Creative Style Tailor the look of photos and movies before shooting

Choose from one of seven settings — Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset or Black & White — depending on the scene or your creative intent

Speed Priority Continuous mode Freeze fast-moving subjects by shooting at up to 4 fps

This is the ideal solution for photographing sports, children at play or other action

Up to 420 Shots6 of battery life Take up to 420 shots on a single charge with Sony lithium ion Stamina battery power

Sony's InfoLITHIUM battery system enables you to see the percent of power remaining, so you can keep shooting in confidence

PlayMemories Home supplied software10 Free, easy-to-use PlayMemories Home image management software automatically installs onto Windows PC's for Sony Digital Camera users

Download photos and movies onto your computer then view, organize, edit, retouch, print, burn to disk, share or upload to social networking websites.10 Supplied accessories The kit includes a NP-FW50 Lithium ion rechargeable battery, AC-UB10 USB AC charger (in-camera battery charging), Mini-B USB cable, and shoulder strap

Innovation from every angle Camera WI-FI/NFC Iso Sensor Type Viewfinder Type Frame Per Second Video Resolution LCD Screen α7R WI-FI/NFC Up to 25,600 36.4MP 35mm Full-Frame sensor 2.4M dot XGA Tru-Finder OLED EVF Up to 4 FPS Full HD 1080 60p/60i/24p 3" tiltable LCD α7 WI-FI/NFC Up to 25,600 24.3MP 35mm Full-Frame sensor 2.4M dot XGA Tru-Finder OLED EVF Up to 5 FPS Full HD 1080 60p/60i/24p 3" tiltable LCD α7S WI-FI/NFC Up to 409,600 12.4MP 35mm Full-Frame sensor 2.4M dot XGA Tru-Finder OLED EVF Up to 5 FPS Full HD and 4K QFHD 3” tiltable LCD α6000 WI-FI/NFC Up to 25,600 24.3MP APS-C HD sensor 1.4M dot Tru-Finder OLED EVF Up to 11 FPS Full HD 1080 60p/60i/24p 3" tiltable LCD NEX-6 WI-FI Up to 25,600 16.1MP APS-C HD sensor 2359K dot XGA Tru-Finder OLED EVF Up to 10 FPS Full HD 1080 60p/60i/24p 3" tiltable LCD NEX-5T WI-FI/NFC Up to 25,600 16.1MP APS-C sensor N/A Up to 10 FPS Full HD 1080 60p/60i/24p 3" flip up tiltable touch LCD α5000 WI-FI/NFC Up to 16,000 20.1MP APS-C HD sensor N/A Up to 4 FPS Full HD 1080/60i/24p or 1080/30p MP4 movies 3" flip up tiltable touch LCD NEX-3N N/A Up to 16,000 16.1MP APS-C sensor N/A Up to 4 FPS Full HD 1080/60i/24p or 1080/30p MP4 movies 3" flip up tiltable touch LCD α3000 N/A Up to 16,000 20.1MP APS-C sensor 200K dot QVGA Tru-Finder EVF Up to 3.5 FPS Full HD 1080/60i/24p or 1080/30p MP4 movies 3" LCD 4

Records in 29 minute segments

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Actual performance varies based on settings, environmental conditions, and usage

Battery capacity decreases over time and use

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Auto Focus function available with Sony E-Mount lenses and Sony A-mount SSM and SAM series lenses when using LA-EA2/EA4 lens adaptor

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Files compatible with iMovie '09 or later on Mac

Software not compatible with Mac OS X

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Among interchangeable-lens cameras with an APS-C sensor and built-in flash as of February 2013

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The following modes are not displayed in real-time and cannot be applied to movies: HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Soft Focus and Miniature

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