Sony NEX-6, NEX6/B Black (Body Only)

8GB

Table of

contents Sample photo Menu Index

Shooting people

A person stands out, while backgrounds

blurred away (43) The same scene with different brightness

(58)

A happy smile (91) A person in candle light (69)

A person in front of night view (68) A moving person (60)

A group photo (56, 57) A person lit from behind (77)

A person with soft skin tones (94)

91 69

68 60

56 77

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Contents

Main 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 Page Using functions in the menu Connecting with other equipment Adding functions to the camera Troubleshooting Others Index Sample photo Page Page Page Page Page Table of Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details on operation for the parts. When the lens is removed Page zLCD screen Page 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 Page Page Table of List of icons on the screen Playback Shooting standby Graphic Display Movie recording Page Page Operating the camera Control wheel Page 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 Page Page Page 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 Page 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 m M 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]? Page 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. Page 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. P Page 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 Page 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. Page 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. Page Page 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. Menu start Function Menu Settings Assigns functions to the Fn (Function) button. Page Custom Key Settings Page AEL toggle Touch Operation (NEX-5R only) Beep Page Date/Time Setup Area Setting Page 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. Page Viewfinder Bright. Display Color Wide Image Page 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 Page 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 Page Page Reset View on Smartphone Page 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 Page 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 Page Viewing images Deleting/Editing images Computers Memory card Printing Others Page Warning messages If the following messages appear, follow the instructions accordingly. Page Page Using the camera abroad On TV color systems Memory card Memory Stick media Page 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 Page 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 Page Table of Notes on the License On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software