Sony NEX-6/B, NEX6/B Black, NEX6L/B

Preparing the camera

E55 – 210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS

(supplied with NEX-6Y)

AFocusing ring

BZooming ring

CFocal-length scale

DFocal-length index

ELens contacts1)

FMounting index

1) Do not touch this part directly.

Contents

Main 4-437-011-11(1) NEX-6 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual E-mount 2012 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand NEX-6 Page CAUTION [Battery pack [AC Adaptor [RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES [Battery pack and lens (If lens supplied) For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada For Customers in the U.S.A. [Regulatory Information [CAUTION [Note: Declaration of Conformity [Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives For Customers in Canada For Customers in Europe Notice for customers in the United Kingdom Page Table of contents Preparing the camera Mastering the basic operation Using the recording functions Using the playback functions Checking the functions available Importing images to the computer Adding functions to the camera Connecting the camera to a network Others Checking the supplied items Comes with all models NEX-6 NEX-6L NEX-6Y Identifying parts When the lens is removed Page Lens E PZ 16 50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-6L/NEX-6Y) Page Charging the battery pack 1 2 3 4 5 the micro USB cable (supplied). Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket). Charging time The charging time is approximately 280 min. using the AC Adaptor (supplied). Charging by connecting to a computer The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a micro USB cable. z Checking the remaining battery level Removing the battery pack Attaching/removing the lens 1 2 3 Removing the lens 1 all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. Page Memory cards that you can use Removing the memory card Open the cover, make sure that the access lamp is not lit, and push the memory card once. 1 Setting the date and time 2 3 Resetting the date and time/Checking the current clock setting Maintaining the date and time setting 4 5 Shooting still images 1 (Intelligent Auto). 2 subject. 3 Page Playing back images Selecting the image 1 button. Playing back movies 2 1 2 Operating the camera Control wheel Control dial Soft keys Using the guide function of the camera Zooming 1 [Zoom] t desired value. z Setting the function using [Photo Creativity] 2 3 4 Defocusing the background easily (Background Defocus Control) 1 2 turning the control wheel. z Picture Effect 1 2 Page Shooting still images continuously 3 1 2 z Changing the screen display (DISP) 1 Contents) on the control wheel. 2 Shooting with various shooting modes 1 by turning the mode dial. Scene Selection 1 2 press the center. Sweep Panorama 1 2 3 4 5 Shutter Priority 1 2 z Aperture Priority You can adjust the range in focus, or defocuses the background. Program Auto/Superior Auto 1 2 You can record a movie with a value adjusted with [Aperture Priority]. 1 (page43). 2 1 2 3 The flash range Setting using the Fn (Function) button 1 button. 3 2 the control wheel. Page Selecting the image size/record setting Movie 1 For movie recording, select MENU t [Image Size] t [Record Setting]. 2 Displaying the image list 1 2 3 z Using the playback functions 1 with an HDMI cable (sold separately). z Menu list Camera Image Size Allows you to set the image size and aspect ratio, etc. Brightness/Color Playback Allows you to set playback functions. Application Setup Allows you to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the came ra settings. Page Page Page Page Functions available for each shooting mode Flash modes available Importing images to the computer Installing the software Windows Mac 1 into the CD-ROM drive. 2 3 4 What you can do with the supplied software 1 2 3 4 Image Data Converter Adding functions to the camera Adding functions to the camera Starting up downloading services 1 downloading website. 2 account. 1 2 1 z Transferring images to a Smartphone 2 Connecting to a network WPS Push 1 [WPS Push]. 2 register. Access Point Settings 1 2 1 Viewing images on a TV 2 3 Checking the number of recordable images Number of still images and time of movies recordable on a memory card Still images Movies Number of still images recordable with a single charge of the battery pack List of icons on the LCD screen Playback Shooting standby Graphic display Movie recording A B C Wind noise reduction is activated SteadyShot/ SteadyShot warning Control dial D Page Page Troubleshooting 1 Battery pack and power 2 3 4 The power turns off suddenly. The charge lamp on the camera flashes when charging the battery pack. The battery has not been charged even if the charge lamp has turned off. The battery pack is not charged. Shooting images Page Viewing images Precautions On the functions available with the camera On the LCD screen and lens On using the lenses and accessories On the Multi Interface Shoe Do not use/store the camera in the following places On storing On the temperature of the camera On the internal rechargeable battery On memory cards On recording/playback Importing AVCHD movies to a computer On RAW images Notes on playing movies on other devices Caution when flying Warning on copyright The pictures used in this manual On the data specifications described in this manual Specifications Camera [System] [Image sensor] [Anti-dust] [Power] [Power consumption] [Others] [Flash] [Wireless LAN] AC Adaptor AC-UB10/ UB10B/UB10C/UB10D Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50 Lens Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. On focal length On image data compatibility Trademarks Page Index A B C D H I L M N S U V W Z