# Sony Camera Handbooks > Digital handbooks for Sony cameras, offering offline access to photography guides. (iPhone/iPad app by Shuai Chen.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sony-camera-handbooks/id725271267 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Shuai Chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/435034962) - Category: Photo & Video, Reference - Price: Free - Rating: 1.33/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 30 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 10 MB - Languages: English, German, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, Chinese - Released: 2013-10-24 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sony-camera-handbooks/id725271267/reviews.md ## What is Sony Camera Handbooks? This is the all in one handbooks to fully introduce the equipments of Sony's high-performance DSLR, Compact Cameras and Camcorders! The all-new Sony Camera Handbooks app has been redesigned and optimized for iOS 7 and retina screen! Sony Camera Handbooks is a handbooks viewer app for iPad that allows users to download and view handbooks for Sony digital cameras. Handbooks that have been downloaded can be viewed off-line, allowing users to refer to them at any time and any where. Want to take masterpieces like professional photographers? Not everyone can do it! But if you want to take a picture that people applaud for, you need to do it through learning and training; you need to learn how to use your camera, get familiar with your equipments and master some photography techniques. These handbooks are comprehensive introductions to the equipments of Sony’s high-performance DSLR cameras and easy to use compact cameras. It covers from digital camera structure principles to practical shooting techniques, by teaching you from how to set the aperture and shutter to how to operate the camera; from the interpretations of the basic skills such as composition, light and color, to various themes of shooting skills; and from the digital camera system configuration to a variety of attachments, and everything. If you can sit down and read this manual seriously and try to use this app to learn more about digital photography knowledge and practice basic shooting skills, you time and effort will pay off. Combine theory and practice, you will have a good start! ## Key features - Downloadable camera handbooks - Offline viewing capability - Covers DSLR and compact cameras - Photography technique tutorials - Camera operation guides - Digital imaging principles ## Recent user reviews (10 of 30) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sony-camera-handbooks/id725271267/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Seems to be a scam *2022-02-28, version 3.0.0* I got this app and bought a manual through it. But the manual never downloaded and I had to get a refund through Apple. ### 1/5 — No stars, won’t even open or download purchased manuals *2022-02-02, version 3.0.0* Chinese scammers at their finest ### 1/5 — Rip off. Report to apple *2022-01-19, version 3.0.0* Same guide here as what is free from sony. But why doesn’t sony have its own app so we can download firmware updates!? ### 1/5 — Scam - DON’T BUY *2021-12-17, version 3.0.0* This app should be deleted. The paid handbook does not open. Apple are you seeing this? ### 1/5 — Scam app - PLEASE READ!! *2021-06-26, version 3.0.0* The very misleading app purchase guide shows all the various camera handbooks listed but no price is shown anywhere. It's a different fake view of this terrible app's user guide. Once you get the free app you quickly see it's simply a buying guide to each camera handbook. NONE are free. So you decide to purchase an easy to use and read user guide for your one camera. Well, think again. It's a shortened version of the free pdf file you can easily get on the Sony website. Stealing the free user guide and reselling a terrible short version should alert Sony to sue this guy. Why waste a penny or a minute of your time, just download the free guide to your iBooks app and you have the best version of your Sony camera guide for free. This app is awful and should be removed from the App Store. ### 1/5 — No longer works on current versions of iOS *2020-09-06, version 3.0.0* Do not buy, this app no longer functions and paid-for manuals are no longer accessible ### 1/5 — Don’t waste your time or money *2020-02-14, version 3.0.0* I was dumb enough to throw 3 bucks at this thing for my camera’s handbook, and it won’t even let me read it. Just download it pdf from Sony for free and slide it into Apple Books if you need it on your phone. ### 1/5 — Must pay, expensive *2019-04-07, version 3.0.0* PDF’s available from Sony, add to your ibooks app, save the money ### 1/5 — Gives nothing you can’t get for free at Sony website! *2019-03-08, version 3.0.0* The “handbooks” are just the standard user manuals. Don’t waste your money. ### 1/5 — Save your money! *2018-12-25, version 3.0.0* This app is not support and only works when it come to taking your money😡. ## Frequently asked questions about Sony Camera Handbooks ### What does the Sony Camera Handbooks app do? This app provides comprehensive handbooks for Sony's high-performance DSLR cameras, compact cameras, and camcorders. It allows users to download and view these guides offline, covering everything from camera structure and principles to practical shooting techniques and digital photography knowledge. ### What kind of content is included in the handbooks? The handbooks cover digital camera structure principles, practical shooting techniques, camera operation, aperture and shutter settings, composition, light and color, various shooting themes, digital camera system configuration, and attachments. They aim to teach users how to master their equipment and photography skills. ### Is this app free to use? Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description. ### Can I use the handbooks without an internet connection? Yes, once you have downloaded the handbooks through the app, you can view them offline. This allows you to refer to the guides at any time and any place, even without an internet connection. ### Who is this app intended for? This app is designed for owners of Sony digital cameras, including DSLR, compact cameras, and camcorders, who want to learn more about their equipment and improve their photography skills. It's for anyone looking to take better pictures through learning and practice. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 3.0.0 — 2017-08-30 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. 1, Add new iOS support 2, Add new devices support 3, bug fixes ## Apps similar to Sony Camera Handbooks | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Cool Overlays](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cool-overlays/id1080573460) | — | $1.99 | Photo & Video | | [Skrappify \|The Smart ScrapBook](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skrappify-the-smart-scrapbook/id1443243760) | 2.0 (2) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Long Exposure Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-exposure-lite/id933583440) | 1.0 (1) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Workbook GO](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workbook-go/id366544220) | 2.8 (5) | Free | Photo & Video | | [DuPho Legit.](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dupho-legit/id1447125060) | — | Free | Photo & Video | | [TikPopular - Funny Photo Edit](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tikpopular-funny-photo-edit/id1549826700) | — | Free | Photo & Video | ## More apps by Shuai Chen - [Canon Camera Handbooks](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canon-camera-handbooks/id490348211) - [Olympus Camera Handbooks](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olympus-camera-handbooks/id733258736) All apps by Shuai Chen: https://appshunter.io/developer/435034962 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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