Sony ILME-FX30 User Manual

Help Guide
Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
ILME-FX30
Recommended pages in the Help Guide
Support information
Finding functions from MENU
You can check the list of the menu items. You can also move to the explanation page for each item from the menu
item on the list.
Log Shooting Setting
Configures the settings for Log shooting.
Using the Main menu (shooting setting list)
Select the
(Main) tab on the menu screen to display a list of shooting settings.
Firmware, Questions & Answers and Compatibility
This website provides Firmware update, Question & Answers and Compatibility information
Basic Knowledge
Improve your shooting techniques by learning the basics of camera.
How to use the “Help Guide”
Before Use
Checking the camera and the supplied items
Memory cards that can be used
Notes on using your camera
Precautions
Notes on the battery pack and charging the battery
Notes on memory card
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Sony ILME-FX30 Specifications

General

Effective Pixels	20.1 MP
Lens Mount	Sony E-Mount
Image Processor	BIONZ XR
Bit Depth	10-bit
Color Sampling	4:2:2
Image Stabilization	5-axis in-body image stabilization
Shutter Type	Electronic
Sensor Type	CMOS
ISO Range (Video)	100-32000
ISO Range (Stills)	100-32000
Video Resolution	4K
Internal Recording	10-bit 4:2:2
Autofocus System	Fast Hybrid AF
LCD Screen	3.0 inch LCD
Media Slots	Dual slots
Battery Life	Approx. 570 shots (LCD monitor)
Dimensions	129.7 x 77.8 x 84.5 mm
Connectivity	USB Type-C
Sensor Size	APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)

Summary

How to use the “Help Guide”

Basic operations

Touch operations on the monitor

Using the control wheel

Using the menu

Navigating and operating the camera's menu system.

Using the shooting functions

Selecting a shooting mode

Guide to choosing and setting various shooting modes.

Focusing

Methods and settings for achieving proper focus.

Face/Eye AF

Focusing on human eyes

Detailed guide to focusing on human faces and eyes.

Face/Eye Prior. in AF (still image/movie)

Prioritizing faces/eyes in autofocus during shooting.

Face/Eye Subject (still image/movie)

Selecting the target for Face/Eye AF detection.

Adjusting the exposure/metering modes

Selecting the ISO sensitivity

White balance

Log shooting settings

Setting the image quality and recording format

Reducing blur

Recording movie audio

Customizing the camera

Assigning frequently used functions to buttons and dials (Custom Key/Dial Set.)

Customizing button and dial assignments for quick access.

Registering and recalling camera settings

Saving and recalling custom camera settings.

Registering frequently used functions to the function menu

Registering frequently used functions to My Menu

Using a computer

Recommended computer environment

Connecting/disconnecting the camera and a computer

Appendix

Battery life and number of recordable images

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting common issues and solutions.