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[Power consumption (while 
shooting)]

When using an E PZ 16 – 50 mm F3.5 

– 5.6 OSS lens* 
Approx. 2.3 W 
* supplied with ILCE-5100L/

ILCE-5100Y

[Others]

Exif Print: Compatible
PRINT Image Matching III: 

Compatible

DPOF: Compatible
Dimensions (CIPA compliant) 

(Approx.): 
109.6 mm × 62.8 mm × 35.7 mm 
(4 3/8 inches × 2 1/2 inches × 
1 7/16 inches) (W/H/D)

Mass (CIPA compliant) (Approx.): 

283 g (10.0 oz)
(including battery and Memory 
Stick PRO Duo media) 
224 g (7.9 oz) (camera only)

Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C 

(32 °F to 104 °F)

File format: 

Still image: JPEG compliant (DCF 
Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF 
Baseline), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 
Format)
Movies (XAVC S format):
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 XAVC S 
ver.1.0 format compliant
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: LPCM 2ch (48 kHz 16 bit)
Movie (AVCHD format): AVCHD 
format Ver. 2.0 compatible 
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 
Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch 
Dolby Digital Stereo Creator
• Manufactured under license from 

Dolby Laboratories. 

Movie (MP4 format): 
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 
Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch

[Flash]

Flash guide number: 4 (in meters at 

ISO 100)

Recycling time: Approx. 3 seconds
Flash coverage: Covering 16 mm lens 

(focal length that the lens indicates)

Flash compensation: ±2.0 EV (1/3 EV 

step)

[Wireless LAN]

Supported format: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Frequency band: 2.4 GHz
Supported security protocols: WEP/

WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK

Configuration method: WPS (Wi-Fi 

Protected Setup)/Manual

Access method: Infrastructure mode
NFC: NFC Forum Type 3 Tag-

compliant 

AC Adaptor AC-UB10C/UB10D

Power requirements: AC 100 V to 

240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz, 70 mA

Output voltage: DC 5 V, 0.5 A

Rechargeable battery pack 
NP-FW50

Battery type: Lithium-ion battery
Maximum voltage: DC 8.4 V
Nominal voltage: DC 7.2 V
Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V
Maximum charge current: 1.02 A
Capacity: Typical 7.7 Wh (1 080 mAh) 

Minimum 7.3 Wh (1 020 mAh)

Summary of Contents for a5110

Page 1: ...1 ILCE 5100 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual E mount Help Guide Web manual Refer to Help Guide for in depth instructions on the many functions of the camera http rd1 sony net help ilc 1430 h_zz ...

Page 2: ... 1 Press the In Camera Guide button in shooting mode 2 Select the desired shooting tip then press z on the control wheel The shooting tip is displayed You can scroll the screen using v V and change shooting tips using b B English Learning more about the camera Help Guide Help Guide is an on line manual You can read the Help Guide on your computer or smartphone Refer to it for in depth instructions...

Page 3: ...r outlet use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled the battery pack can burst cause a fire or even chemical burns Observe the following cautions Do not disassemble Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering dropping or stepping on it Do not short circuit and do not allo...

Page 4: ...ction and recycling location nearest you For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries call toll free 1 800 822 8837 or visit http www call2recycle org Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium Ion batteries Battery pack and lens If lens supplied This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not...

Page 5: ...ular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet o...

Page 6: ...any 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 Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway fail restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cabl...

Page 7: ...h an incorporated battery this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only To ensure that the battery and the electrical and electronic equipment will be treated properly hand over these products at end of life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For all other batteries please view the section on how to remove the battery from ...

Page 8: ... images and recordable time of movies Notes on using the camera Specifications Preparing the camera Step 1 P 9 Basic operation Step 2 P 21 Playback function Step 3 P 22 Recording function Step 4 P 23 Importing images to the computer P 30 Adding functions to the camera P 32 Others P 32 This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses The model name varies depending on the supplied l...

Page 9: ...Rechargeable battery pack NP FW50 1 Micro USB cable 1 AC Adaptor AC UB10C UB10D 1 Shoulder strap 1 Instruction Manual this manual 1 Wi Fi Connection One touch NFC Guide This guide explains the functions that require a Wi Fi connection x ILCE 5100 Body cap 1 attached to the camera x ILCE 5100L E16 50 mm zoom lens 1 attached to the camera Front lens cap 1 attached to the lens x ILCE 5100Y E16 50 mm ...

Page 10: ...less communication technology E For shooting W T zoom lever For viewing Index Playback zoom lever F AF illuminator Self timer lamp G Image sensor position mark H Flash I Microphone1 J Lens K Lens release button L Mount M Image sensor2 N Lens contacts2 1 Do not cover this part during movie recording 2 Do not touch this part directly A Monitor Touch panel You can adjust the monitor to an easily view...

Page 11: ... the Sony website or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility A Battery cover B Battery eject lever C Battery insertion slot D Connection plate cover Use this when using an AC PW20 AC Adaptor sold separately Insert the connection plate into the battery compartment and then pass the cord through the connection plate cover as shown below Make sure that the cord is not pinch...

Page 12: ...0L ILCE 5100Y A Zooming Focusing ring B Zooming lever C Mounting index D Lens contacts1 1 Do not touch this part directly E55 210 mm F4 5 6 3 OSS supplied with ILCE 5100Y A Focusing ring B Zooming ring C Focal length scale D Focal length index E Lens contacts1 F Mounting index 1 Do not touch this part directly ...

Page 13: ...ert 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 Battery eject lever ...

Page 14: ... Adaptor supplied using the micro USB cable supplied 2 Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet wall socket The charge lamp lights orange and charging starts Turn off the camera while charging the battery You can charge the battery pack even when it is partially charged When the charge lamp flashes and charging is not finished remove and re insert the battery pack Notes Power cord Mains lead For ...

Page 15: ...Full charge The charging time is approximately 310 minutes using the AC Adaptor supplied The above charging time applies when charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25 C 77 F Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances x Charging by connecting to a computer The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a micro USB cab...

Page 16: ...Focus Mode Automatic AF Shooting once every 30 seconds The zoom is switched alternately between the W and T ends The flash is used once every two times The power is turned on and off once every ten times The number of minutes for movie shooting is based on the CIPA standard and is for shooting under the following conditions Record Setting 60i 17M FH 50i 17M FH Typical movie shooting Battery life b...

Page 17: ...ttach the socket on the lens side to the tripod to maintain balance Attaching removing the lens 1 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 2 Mount the lens by aligning the white index marks on the lens and the camera Hold the camera facing down ...

Page 18: ...tions If foreign material attaches to the image sensor dust it off using a blower Do not leave the camera with the lens removed When you want to use body caps or rear lens caps please purchase ALC B1EM Body cap or ALC R1EM Rear lens cap sold separately When you use a lens with a power zoom set the power switch of the camera to OFF and confirm that the lens is completely retracted before switching ...

Page 19: ...s camera supports UHS I compatible SD cards Inserting a memory card sold separately 1 Open the memory card terminal cover 2 Insert the memory card sold separately With the notched corner facing as illustrated insert the memory card until it clicks into place 3 Close the memory card terminal cover Memory card For still images For movies A Memory Stick XC HG Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2 only Memor...

Page 20: ...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 2 Check that Enter is selected on the screen then press z on the control wheel 3 Select a desired geographic location by following the on screen instructions then press z 4 Set Daylight Savings Date Time and Date Format then press z...

Page 21: ...to protect the camera depending on the temperature of the camera or the battery Do not pull up the flash manually This may cause a malfunction When using the zoom function while shooting a movie the sound of the camera operating will be recorded The sound of the MOVIE button operating may also be recorded when movie recording is finished Shooting still images movies 1 Press the shutter button half...

Page 22: ... the control wheel to view movies x Deleting an image 1 Press the Delete button 2 Select Delete with v on the control wheel then press z x Returning to shooting images Press the shutter button halfway down Viewing images 1 Press the Playback button Delete Control wheel Playback W zoom out T zoom in Select images B next b previous or turn the control wheel Set z ...

Page 23: ...nuous shooting or bracket shooting z Shoot Mode Allows you to change the shooting mode x Shooting using touch operation This camera is equipped with a touch panel By touching a subject on the monitor you can shoot still images Touch Shutter or bring the subject into focus Touch Focus You can also use the Touch Shutter function along with Self portrait timer shooting Refer to the Help Guide for det...

Page 24: ... Illuminator Sets the AF illuminator which provides light for a dark scene to aid focusing AF drive speed Switches focusing speed when using autofocus in movie mode AF Track Duration Sets the duration for AF tracking in movie mode Exposure Comp Compensates the brightness of the entire image ISO Adjusts the luminous sensitivity Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the sub...

Page 25: ...t Sets SteadyShot for shooting still images and movies Reduces blur from camera shake when shooting while holding the camera with your hands Color Space Changes the range of reproducible colors Auto Slow Shut Sets the function that automatically adjusts the shutter speed following the brightness of the environment Audio Recording Sets whether to record audio when shooting a movie Wind Noise Reduct...

Page 26: ... the Clear Image Zoom and Digital Zoom when zooming Release w o Lens Sets whether or not to release the shutter when there is no lens AEL w shutter Sets whether to perform AEL when the shutter button is half pressed Touch Shoot Set Sets the function to be performed when you touch the monitor in shooting mode Self portrait timer Sets whether to use a 3 second delay self timer when the monitor is ti...

Page 27: ...less communications WPS Push You can register the access point to the camera easily by pushing the WPS button Access Point Set You can register your access point manually Edit Device Name You can change the device name under Wi Fi Direct etc Disp MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the camera SSID PW Reset Resets the SSID and password for the smartphone connection Reset Network Set Resets all ...

Page 28: ...display the tile menu every time you press the MENU button Delete confirm Sets whether Delete or Cancel is preselected in the Delete confirmation screen Pwr Save Start Time Sets the time intervals to automatically switch to power save mode PAL NTSC Selector only for 1080 50i compatible models By changing the TV format of the device shooting in a different movie format is possible Touch Operation S...

Page 29: ... storing still images and movies MP4 Folder Name Sets the folder name for still images Recover Image DB Recovers the image database file and enables recording and playback Display Media Info Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the recordable number of still images on the memory card Version Displays the camera software version Certification Logo The certification can be displayed o...

Page 30: ...yMemories Online or other network services 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 installatio...

Page 31: ...on the tasktray then click Eject PMHOME 1 Using the Internet browser on your computer go to the following URL and then install PlayMemories Home www sony net pm For details on PlayMemories Home refer to the following PlayMemories Home support page English only http www sony co jp pmh se When installation is complete PlayMemories Home starts 2 Connect the camera to your computer using the micro USB...

Page 32: ...sing the One touch NFC function The number of still images and recordable time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card x Still images Image Size L 24M When Aspect Ratio is set to 3 2 When the Aspect Ratio is set to other than 3 2 you can record more pictures than shown above Except when Quality is set to RAW Adding functions to the camera Number of still images and record...

Page 33: ...arer 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 It requires a lot of power to perform high quality movie recording or continuous shooting using the image sensor Therefore if you continue to shoot the temperature inside the camera will rise especi...

Page 34: ...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 This camera is compatible with 1080 60p or 50p format movies Unlike standard recording modes up to now which record in an interlacing method this camera records using a progressive method This increases the reso...

Page 35: ...oth leather etc On storing Be sure to attach the front lens cap when not using the camera Notes on the screen and lens The monitor is manufactured using extremely high precision technology and over 99 99 of the pixels are operational for effective use However some tiny black and or bright dots white red blue or green may appear on the monitor These dots are a normal result of the manufacturing pro...

Page 36: ...t Television programs films videotapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws 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 et...

Page 37: ...00 Movies AUTO ISO 100 ISO 12 800 equivalent Exposure compensation 3 0 EV 1 3 EV step Shutter Type Electronically controlled vertical traverse focal plane type Speed range Still images 1 4 000 second to 30 seconds BULB Movies 1 4 000 second to 1 4 second 1 3 EV step 1080 60i compatible device up to 1 60 second in AUTO mode up to 1 30 second in Auto Slow Shut mode 1080 50i compatible device up to 1...

Page 38: ...PEG 4 AVC H 264 Audio Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Movie MP4 format Video MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Audio MPEG 4 AAC LC 2ch Flash Flash guide number 4 in meters at ISO 100 Recycling time Approx 3 seconds Flash coverage Covering 16 mm lens focal length that the lens indicates Flash compensation 2 0 EV 1 3 EV step Wireless LAN Supported for...

Page 39: ...ot with the same picture angle by increasing the focal length of your lens by half For example by using a 50 mm lens you can get the approximate equivalent of a 75 mm lens of a 35 mm format camera Lens E16 50 mm zoom lens1 E55 210 mm zoom lens Camera ILCE 5100L ILCE 5100Y ILCE 5100Y Equivalent 35 mm format focal length2 mm 24 75 82 5 315 Lens groups elements 8 9 9 13 Angle of view2 83 32 28 2 7 8 ...

Page 40: ...emark or trademark of Cisco Systems Inc iPhone and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc in the United States and other countries SDXC logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc Wi Fi the Wi Fi logo Wi Fi PROTECTED SET UP are registered trademarks of the Wi Fi Alliance The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum Inc in the United ...

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Page 44: ... 2014 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website ...

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