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How to use this handbook
Marks and notations used in this handbook
Table of contents
Notes on using the camera
Basic operations
Using the Photo Creativity function
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Using functions in the menu
Connecting with other equipment
Adding functions to the camera
Troubleshooting
Others
Index
Sample photo
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Table of
Identifying parts
See the pages in parentheses for details on operation for the parts.
When the lens is removed
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zLCD screen
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Table of
E PZ 16 50 mm F3.55.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-6L/6Y/5RL/5RY)
Flash HVL-F7S (NEX-5R only)
Lens
zUsing the Zooming/Focusing ring
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Table of
List of icons on the screen
Playback
Shooting standby
Graphic Display Movie recording
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Operating the camera
Control wheel
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Control dial
Soft keys
Touch panel (NEX-5R only)
Operations (NEX-5R only)
Shooting mode
Table of
Menu
NEX-6 NEX-5R
Allows 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.
Shoot Mode (NEX-5R only)
Camera
Allows you to set the image size and aspect ratio.
Image Size
Brightness/Color
Allows you to set playback functions.
Playback
Application Setup
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Shooting images
zOn Scene Recognition
Shooting still images using touch operation (Touch Shutter function) (NEX-5R only)
1Touch (Touch Shutter OFF) on the screen.
2Point the camera to the subject, then touch the subject that you want to focus on the screen.
zTips for shooting a still image of a subject that is
difficult to focus on
5R only)
Playing back images
Plays back the recorded images.
Enlarged playback
zScaling range
Deleting images
You can delete the image displayed.
1While displaying the image you want to delete, select (Delete). 2Select OK.
zDeleting several images
Photo Creativity
Bkground Defocus
zTips for a better result of Background Defocus
Brightness
Color
Vividness
Picture Effect
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Table of
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
zSetting the screen display modes to be available
During playback
zWhat is histogram?
Exposure 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
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Drive Mode
You can set the drive mode, such as continuous, self-timer, or bracket shooting.
Cont. Shooting
Shoots 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
Spd Priority Cont.
zContinuing to adjust the focus and exposure during
Speed Priority Continuous Shooting
Self-timer
Self-timer(Cont)
Bracket: Cont.
Remote Cdr.
ISO
Sets the luminous sensitivity.
zAdjusting ISO Sensitivity (Recommended Exposure
Index)
Image Index
Fn (Function) button
How to use Quick Navi (NEX-6 only)
zHow to assign other functions to the Fn (Function)
button
AEL button (NEX-6 only)
Intelligent Auto
The 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
zPhoto Creativity
difficult to focus on
Superior Auto
1Set the shooting mode to [Superior Auto]. 2Point the camera to the subject.
zWhat is the difference between [Superior Auto] and
[Intelligent Auto]?
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Scene Selection
Allows 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.
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Sweep Panorama
zTips for shooting a panoramic image
zPlaying back scrolling panoramic images
Manual Exposure
You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture.
BULB
Shutter Priority
1Set the shooting mode to [Shutter Priority]. 2Select the desired value with the control dial.
zShutter speed
Aperture Priority
1Set the shooting mode to [Aperture Priority]. 2Select the desired value with the control dial.
zAperture
Program Auto
1Set the shooting mode to [Program Auto]. 2Set the shooting functions to your desired settings.
zProgram Shift
Flash Mode
zTips on shooting with the flash
AF/MF Select
Selects 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
DMF (Direct Manual Focus)
zUsing an E PZ 16 50 mm F3.55.6 OSS lens
Autofocus Area
1MENU t [Camera] t [Autofocus Area] t desired mode.
zPhase Detection AF Area
Autofocus Mode
Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject.
1MENU t [Camera] t [Autofocus Mode] t desired mode.
Touch Shutter (NEX-5R only)
Object Tracking
Continuously 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.
zTracking the face you want to shoot
Zoom
zThe quality of the [Zoom] feature of the camera
Face Detection
1MENU t [Camera] t [Face Detection] t desired mode.
Face Registration
New Registration
Order Exchanging
Smile Shutter
When 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].
zTips for better capturing of smiles
Auto Port. Framing
1MENU t [Camera] t [Auto Port. Framing] t desired mode.
Soft Skin Effect
Sets 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.
Shooting Tip List
DISP Button(Monitor)
1MENU t [Camera] t [DISP Button(Monitor)]. 2Select the desired mode.
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Image Size
1MENU t [Image Size] t [Image Size] t desired mode.
The image size varies depending on the [Panorama Direction] setting.
Still
Sweep Panorama
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Aspect Ratio
Quality
Selects the compression format of still images.
1MENU t [Image Size] t [Quality] t desired mode.
zRAW images
Panorama Direction
File Format
Selects the movie file format.
1MENU t [Image Size] t [File Format] t desired mode.
zChecking 60i or 50i
zPlaying movies on other devices
Record Setting
1MENU t [Image Size] t [Record Setting] t desired mode.
zChecking 60i or 50i
White Balance
1MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t desired mode.
Adjusting the color temperature finely
C.Temp./Filter
zEffects of lighting conditions
Custom White Balance
Metering Mode
Selects 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.
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
DRO/Auto HDR
Corrects 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.
Auto HDR
Picture Effect
1MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Picture Effect] t desired mode.
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Creative Style
(Contrast), (Saturation), and (Sharpness) can be adjusted for each [Creative Style] item.
Delete
Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion.
1MENU t [Playback] t [Delete] t desired mode.
zDeleting an image
Still/Movie Select
Slide Show
1MENU t [Playback] t [Slide Show] t desired mode t OK.
View on Smartphone
1Install PlayMemories Mobile to your Smartphone.
2Press (View on Smartphone) and select the desired mode.
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Send to Computer
1Start your computer. 2MENU t [Playback] t [Send to Computer]
View on TV
Slideshow setting
Specify Printing
1MENU t [Playback] t [Specify Printing] t desired setting.
Image Index
Selects the number of images to be displayed on the index.
1MENU t [Playback] t [Image Index] t desired mode.
Enlarge Image
zScaling range
Rotate
Protect
Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed on protected images.
1MENU t [Playback] t [Protect] t desired mode.
Volume Settings
zAdjusting the volume during playback
AEL w/ shutter
Sets whether or not to fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down.
AF Illuminator
1MENU t [Setup] t [AF Illuminator] t desired setting.
Phase Detection AF Area
Sets 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.
Red Eye Reduction
When 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?
FINDER/LCD Setting
1MENU t [Setup] t [FINDER/LCD Setting] t desired setting.
Live View Display
1MENU t [Setup] t [Live View Display] t desired setting.
Auto Review
1MENU t [Setup] t [Auto Review] t desired setting.
Grid Line
1MENU t [Setup] t [Grid Line] t desired setting.
zChecking the frame for movie recording
Peaking Level
1MENU t [Setup] t [Peaking Level] t desired setting.
Peaking Color
Clear Image Zoom
1MENU t [Setup] t [Clear Image Zoom] t desired setting.
Digital Zoom
1MENU t [Setup] t [Digital Zoom] t desired setting.
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.
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.
MF Assist
1MENU t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t desired setting. 2Turn the focusing ring to adjust the focus.
MF Assist Time
Color Space
1MENU t [Setup] t [Color Space] t desired setting.
SteadyShot
Sets whether or not you use the [SteadyShot] function of the len s.
1MENU t [Setup] t [SteadyShot] t desired setting.
Release w/o Lens
Eye-Start AF
Front Curtain Shutter
The electronic front curtain shutter function shortens the time lag between shutter releases.
1MENU t [Setup] t [Front Curtain Shutter] t desired setting.
Long Exposure NR
1MENU t [Setup] t [Long Exposure NR] t desired setting.
High ISO NR
1MENU t [Setup] t [High ISO NR] t desired setting.
Lens Comp.: Shading
Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber.
Lens Comp.: Distortion
Face Priority Tracking
1MENU t [Setup] t [Face Priority Tracking] t desired setting.
Auto Slow Shutter
1MENU t [Setup] t [Auto Slow Shutter] t desired setting.
Movie Audio Rec
Wind Noise Reduct.
AF Micro Adj.
1MENU t [Setup] t [AF Micro Adj.]. 2[AF Adjustment Setting] t [On]. 3[amount] t desired value t OK.
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Function Menu Settings
Assigns functions to the Fn (Function) button.
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Custom Key Settings
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AEL toggle
Touch Operation (NEX-5R only)
Beep
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Date/Time Setup
Area Setting
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Power Save
1MENU t [Setup] t [Power Save] t desired setting.
Power Saving Start Time
1MENU t [Setup] t [Power Saving Start Time] t desired setting.
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Viewfinder Bright.
Display Color
Wide Image
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HDMI Resolution
1MENU t [Setup] t [HDMI Resolution] t desired setting.
CTRL FOR HDMI
USB Connection
1MENU t [Setup] t [USB Connection] t desired setting.
Cleaning Mode
Calibration (NEX-5R only)
Version
Demo Mode
1MENU t [Setup] t [Demo Mode] t desired setting.
Initialize
1MENU 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.
Format
1MENU t [Setup] t [Format] t OK.
File Number
Folder Name
1MENU t [Setup] t [Folder Name] t desired setting.
Select Shoot. Folder
New Folder
1MENU t [Setup] t [New Folder].
Recover Image DB
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Upload Settings
1MENU 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
WPS Push
Access Point Settings
How to use the keyboard
Depending on the status or the setting method of your access point, you may want to set more items.
Other setting items
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Reset View on Smartphone
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Viewing images on a TV
NEX-6: NEX-5R:
zOn PhotoTV HD
1Connect 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.
Using BRAVIA Sync
Using with your computer
Recommended computer environment (Windows)
Recommended computer environment (Mac)
Using the software
Installing the software (Windows)
Installing the software (Mac)
Using Image Data Converter
Using PlayMemories Home
zUsing Image Data Converter
zUsing PlayMemories Home
Table of
Connecting the camera to the computer
Importing images to the computer without using PlayMemories Home
Importing images to the computer (Windows)
NEX-6: NEX-5R:
Importing images to the computer (Mac)
Disconnecting the camera from the computer
zThe software for Mac computers
Creating a movie disc
Table of
Characteristics of each type of disc
zDiscs you can use with PlayMemories Home
Table of
5Create the disc, following the instructions on the screen.
Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc (AVCHD recording disc)
zPlaying AVCHD recording disc on a computer
5Create the disc, following the instructions on the screen.
Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc on a computer
Creating a movie disc with a device other than a computer
Printing still images
Adding functions to the camera (Application downloading)
Recommended computer environment (Windows)
Recommended computer environment (Mac)
Starting up downloading services
Downloading applications
zHow to download applications directly using Wi-Fi
function of the camera
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Launching the downloaded application
1Select MENU t [Application] t desired application to launch.
zHow to launch the applications faster
Troubleshooting
Battery pack and power
Shooting images
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Viewing images
Deleting/Editing images
Computers
Memory card
Printing
Others
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Warning messages
If the following messages appear, follow the instructions accordingly.
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Using the camera abroad
On TV color systems
Memory card
Memory Stick media
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Table of
InfoLITHIUM battery pack
On charging the battery pack
Effective use of the battery pack
On the remaining battery time indicator
How to store the battery pack
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Battery charging
Mount Adaptor
The available functions differ depending on the Mount Adaptor type.
The available [Autofocus Area] settings differ depending on the Mount Adaptor type.
Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) (NEX-5R only)
List of icons
Table of
AVCHD format
Recording and playback on your camera
Cleaning
Cleaning the camera
Cleaning the lens
Index
A
B
C
D
F
G
H
I
J
Q
R
S
T
U
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Table of
Notes on the License
On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software
