Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-5100

Shooting still images

Shoots still images.

  1. Set the shooting mode to (Intelligent Auto).

    • If another function is assigned to the center button, select MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Shoot Mode][Intelligent Auto].
  2. Adjust the monitor angle, and hold the camera.
  3. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.
    When the image is in focus, the indicator ( or ) lights up.

  4. Press the shutter button fully down.

Focus indicator

lights:
Image is in the focus.

flashes:
The focusing has failed.

lights:
Image is in the focus. The focused position will change to suit the motion of the subject.

lights:
The focusing is in progress.

Hint

  • When the product cannot focus automatically, the focus indicator flashes and the beep does not sound. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting. When [Continuous AF] is set, the beep does not sound when focus is achieved.
  • Focusing may be difficult in the following situations:
    • It is dark and the subject is distant.
    • The contrast between the subject and the background is poor.
    • The subject is seen through glass.
    • The subject is moving quickly.
    • There is reflective light or shiny surfaces.
    • There is a flashing light.
    • The subject is backlit.
    • Continuously repetitive pattern, such as the appearance of a building.