Sony NEX-6 manuals
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2 How to use this handbookMarks and notations used in this handbook 3 Table of contentsNotes on using the camera Basic operations Using the Photo Creativity function 5 Using functions in the menuConnecting with other equipment Adding functions to the camera Troubleshooting 6 OthersIndex 7 Sample photo13 Identifying partsSee the pages in parentheses for details on operation for the parts. When the lens is removed 15 zLCD screenTable of E PZ 16 50 mm F3.55.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-6L/6Y/5RL/5RY) 17 Flash HVL-F7S (NEX-5R only)LenszUsing the Zooming/Focusing ring 20 List of icons on the screenPlayback Shooting standby Graphic Display Movie recording 23 Operating the camera29 MenuNEX-6 NEX-5RAllows you to select a shooting mode, such as exposure mode, panoramic, [Scene Selection]. Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. 30 Shoot Mode (NEX-5R only)CameraAllows you to set the image size and aspect ratio. 31 Image SizeBrightness/ColorAllows you to set playback functions. 32 PlaybackApplication Setup 36 Shooting images39 Playing back images41 Deleting imagesYou can delete the image displayed. 1While displaying the image you want to delete, select (Delete). 2Select OK. zDeleting several images 42 Photo Creativity43 Bkground DefocuszTips for a better result of Background Defocus 44 Brightness45 Color46 Vividness47 Picture Effect49 DISP (Display Contents)Using the control wheel:1Press DISP (Display Contents) on the control wheel repeatedly to select the desired mode. Using the Menu: During shooting 51 During playbackExposure Comp.You can adjust the exposure in 1/3 EV steps in a range of 3.0 EV to +3.0 EV. zAdjusting the exposure for better looking images 52 mM53 Drive ModeYou can set the drive mode, such as continuous, self-timer, or bracket shooting. 54 Cont. ShootingShoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button. zShooting continuously with touch shutter (NEX-5R only)zContinuing to adjust the focus and exposure during continuous shooting 55 Spd Priority Cont.zContinuing to adjust the focus and exposure during Speed Priority Continuous Shooting 56 Self-timer57 Self-timer(Cont)58 Bracket: Cont.59 Remote Cdr.60 ISOSets the luminous sensitivity. zAdjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) 61 Image Index62 Fn (Function) buttonHow to use Quick Navi (NEX-6 only)zHow to assign other functions to the Fn (Function) button 63 AEL button (NEX-6 only)64 Intelligent AutoThe camera analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate setti ngs. 1Set the shooting mode to [Intel ligent Auto]. 2Point the camera to the subject. The advantages of automatic shooting 66 Superior Auto1Set the shooting mode to [Superior Auto]. 2Point the camera to the subject. zWhat is the difference between [Superior Auto] and [Intelligent Auto]? 68 Scene SelectionAllows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. 1Set the shooting mode to [Scene Selection]. 2Select the desired mode using the control wheel. 70 Sweep Panorama72 Manual ExposureYou can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. 73 BULB74 Shutter Priority1Set the shooting mode to [Shutter Priority]. 2Select the desired value with the control dial. zShutter speed 75 Aperture Priority1Set the shooting mode to [Aperture Priority]. 2Select the desired value with the control dial. zAperture 76 Program Auto1Set the shooting mode to [Program Auto]. 2Set the shooting functions to your desired settings. zProgram Shift 77 Flash Mode79 AF/MF SelectSelects auto focusing or manual focusin g. 1MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t desired mode. zUsing manual focusing effectively zMeasuring the exact distance to the subject 80 DMF (Direct Manual Focus)zUsing an E PZ 16 50 mm F3.55.6 OSS lens 81 Autofocus Area83 Autofocus ModeSelects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. 1MENU t [Camera] t [Autofocus Mode] t desired mode. 84 Touch Shutter (NEX-5R only)85 Object TrackingContinuously track a moving subject. 3Press the shutter button fully down. 1MENU t [Camera] t [Object Tracking]. 2Align the target frame with the subject to be tracked, and select OK. 1MENU t [Camera] t [Object Tracking] t [On]. 2Align the target frame with the subject to be tracked, and select OK. 3Press the shutter button fully down. 86 zTracking the face you want to shoot87 Zoom89 Face Detection1MENU t [Camera] t [Face Detection] t desired mode. 90 Face RegistrationNew Registration Order Exchanging 91 Smile ShutterWhen the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. You can set the sensitivity to detect a smile with OPTION. 4To exit [Smile Shutter] mode, MENU t [Camera] t [Smile Shutter] t [Off]. 92 zTips for better capturing of smiles93 Auto Port. Framing1MENU t [Camera] t [Auto Port. Framing] t desired mode. 94 Soft Skin EffectSets the effect used for shooting the skin smoothly in the [Face Detection] function. You can set the intensity of the [Soft Skin Effe ct] with OPTION. 95 Shooting Tip List96 DISP Button(Monitor)1MENU t [Camera] t [DISP Button(Monitor)]. 2Select the desired mode. 98 Image Size1MENU t [Image Size] t [Image Size] t desired mode.The image size varies depending on the [Panorama Direction] setting. Still Sweep Panorama 100 Aspect Ratio101 QualitySelects the compression format of still images. 1MENU t [Image Size] t [Quality] t desired mode. zRAW images 102 Panorama Direction103 File FormatSelects the movie file format. 1MENU t [Image Size] t [File Format] t desired mode. zChecking 60i or 50i zPlaying movies on other devices 104 Record Setting1MENU t [Image Size] t [Record Setting] t desired mode. zChecking 60i or 50i 105 White Balance108 Metering ModeSelects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. 1MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Metering Mode] t desired mode. 109 Flash Comp.1Attach the flash and raise it. 2MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Flash Comp.] t desired value. zTips to adjust the brightness when shooting people 110 DRO/Auto HDRCorrects the brightness or contrast. 1MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [DRO/Auto HDR] t desired mode.Corrects the brightness of the image (DRO: Dyn amic Range Optimizer). 1MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [DRO/Auto HDR] t [D-Range Opt.]. 2OPTION t desired value. D-Range Opt.1MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [DRO/Auto HDR] t [Auto HDR]. 2OPTION t desired value. 111 Auto HDR112 Picture Effect1MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Picture Effect] t desired mode. 114 Creative Style (Contrast), (Saturation), and (Sharpness) can be adjusted for each [Creative Style] item. 115 DeleteAllows you to select unwanted images for deletion. 1MENU t [Playback] t [Delete] t desired mode. zDeleting an image 116 Still/Movie Select117 Slide Show1MENU t [Playback] t [Slide Show] t desired mode t OK. 118 View on Smartphone1Install PlayMemories Mobile to your Smartphone. 2Press (View on Smartphone) and select the desired mode. 121 Send to Computer1Start your computer. 2MENU t [Playback] t [Send to Computer] 122 View on TV123 Specify Printing1MENU t [Playback] t [Specify Printing] t desired setting. 124 Image IndexSelects the number of images to be displayed on the index. 1MENU t [Playback] t [Image Index] t desired mode. 125 Enlarge Image126 Rotate127 ProtectProtects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed on protected images. 1MENU t [Playback] t [Protect] t desired mode. 128 Volume SettingszAdjusting the volume during playback 129 AEL w/ shutterSets whether or not to fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down. 130 AF Illuminator1MENU t [Setup] t [AF Illuminator] t desired setting. 131 Phase Detection AF AreaSets whether or not to display the Phase Detection AF ranging points on the screen. 1MENU t [Setup] t [Phase Detection AF Area] t desired mode. 132 Red Eye ReductionWhen using the flash, it is fired 2 or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. 1MENU t [Setup] t [Red Eye Reduction] t desired setting. zWhat causes the red-eye phenomenon? 133 FINDER/LCD Setting1MENU t [Setup] t [FINDER/LCD Setting] t desired setting. 134 Live View Display1MENU t [Setup] t [Live View Display] t desired setting. 135 Auto Review1MENU t [Setup] t [Auto Review] t desired setting. 136 Grid Line1MENU t [Setup] t [Grid Line] t desired setting. zChecking the frame for movie recording 137 Peaking Level1MENU t [Setup] t [Peaking Level] t desired setting. 138 Peaking Color139 Clear Image Zoom1MENU t [Setup] t [Clear Image Zoom] t desired setting. 140 Digital Zoom1MENU t [Setup] t [Digital Zoom] t desired setting. 141 Self-portrait Self-timer (NEX-5R only)1MENU t [Setup] t [Self-portrait Self-timer] t [On ]. 2Tilt the LCD screen upward about 180 degrees. 3Touch the LCD screen. 142 S. Auto Image Extract.Sets whether or not to save all the images that were shot continuously in [Su perior Auto] mode. 1MENU t [Setup] t [S. Auto Image Extract.] t desired setting. 143 MF Assist1MENU t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t desired setting. 2Turn the focusing ring to adjust the focus. 144 MF Assist Time145 Color Space1MENU t [Setup] t [Color Space] t desired setting. 146 SteadyShotSets whether or not you use the [SteadyShot] function of the len s. 1MENU t [Setup] t [SteadyShot] t desired setting. 147 Release w/o Lens148 Eye-Start AF149 Front Curtain ShutterThe electronic front curtain shutter function shortens the time lag between shutter releases. 1MENU t [Setup] t [Front Curtain Shutter] t desired setting. 150 Long Exposure NR1MENU t [Setup] t [Long Exposure NR] t desired setting. 151 High ISO NR1MENU t [Setup] t [High ISO NR] t desired setting. 152 Lens Comp.: Shading153 Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber.154 Lens Comp.: Distortion155 Face Priority Tracking1MENU t [Setup] t [Face Priority Tracking] t desired setting. 156 Auto Slow Shutter1MENU t [Setup] t [Auto Slow Shutter] t desired setting. 157 Movie Audio Rec158 Wind Noise Reduct.159 AF Micro Adj.1MENU t [Setup] t [AF Micro Adj.]. 2[AF Adjustment Setting] t [On]. 3[amount] t desired value t OK. 160 Menu start161 Function Menu SettingsAssigns functions to the Fn (Function) button. 163 Custom Key Settings165 AEL toggle166 Touch Operation (NEX-5R only)167 Beep169 Date/Time Setup170 Area Setting172 Power Save1MENU t [Setup] t [Power Save] t desired setting. 173 Power Saving Start Time1MENU t [Setup] t [Power Saving Start Time] t desired setting. 175 Viewfinder Bright.176 Display Color177 Wide Image179 HDMI Resolution1MENU t [Setup] t [HDMI Resolution] t desired setting. 180 CTRL FOR HDMI181 USB Connection1MENU t [Setup] t [USB Connection] t desired setting. 182 Cleaning Mode183 Calibration (NEX-5R only)184 Version185 Demo Mode1MENU t [Setup] t [Demo Mode] t desired setting. 186 Initialize1MENU t [Setup] t [Initialize] t the desired setting.Reset Default Initializes the main setting to the default settings. Factory Reset Initializes the settings to the default settings. 187 Format1MENU t [Setup] t [Format] t OK. 188 File Number189 Folder Name1MENU t [Setup] t [Folder Name] t desired setting. 190 Select Shoot. Folder191 New Folder1MENU t [Setup] t [New Folder]. 192 Recover Image DB194 Upload Settings1MENU t [Setup] t [Upload Settings] t desired setting. 1Set your Wi-Fi network or destination on the Eye-Fi card. 2Insert the Eye-Fi card you have set up into the camera, and shoot still images. Transferring images using an Eye-Fi card 195 WPS Push196 Access Point Settings201 Reset View on Smartphone203 Viewing images on a TVNEX-6: NEX-5R: 204 zOn PhotoTV HD1Connect a TV that supports BRAVIA Sync to the camera.The input is automatically switched and the image shot with the camera appea rs on the TV screen. 205 Using BRAVIA Sync206 Using with your computer208 Using the software211 Connecting the camera to the computerImporting images to the computer without using PlayMemories Home Importing images to the computer (Windows) 212 Importing images to the computer (Mac)Disconnecting the camera from the computerzThe software for Mac computers 213 Creating a movie disc217 Printing still images218 Adding functions to the camera (Application downloading)Recommended computer environment (Windows) Recommended computer environment (Mac) 219 Starting up downloading servicesDownloading applicationszHow to download applications directly using Wi-Fi function of the camera 221 Launching the downloaded application1Select MENU t [Application] t desired application to launch. zHow to launch the applications faster 222 Troubleshooting229 Warning messagesIf the following messages appear, follow the instructions accordingly. 232 Using the camera abroad233 Memory card235 InfoLITHIUM battery packOn charging the battery pack Effective use of the battery pack On the remaining battery time indicator How to store the battery pack 237 Battery charging238 Mount Adaptor240 Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) (NEX-5R only)241 AVCHD formatRecording and playback on your camera 242 CleaningCleaning the camera Cleaning the lens 243 Index
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