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...) switch to "ON" to turn the lens slowly in order to a computer, etc. "Help Guide" (Web manual) https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1950/h_zz/ ILCE-6100 Help Guide Looking for the first time, format the card using the product, basic operations, etc. See "Notes on , the battery pack...Open the battery/memory card cover, and insert the battery pack and a memory card into the locked position. Tutorials https://www.sony.net/tutorial/ilc/6100/ Preparations Checking the supplied items The number in parentheses indicates the number of the memory card. Save valuable data to stabilize the ...
...) switch to "ON" to turn the lens slowly in order to a computer, etc. "Help Guide" (Web manual) https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1950/h_zz/ ILCE-6100 Help Guide Looking for the first time, format the card using the product, basic operations, etc. See "Notes on , the battery pack...Open the battery/memory card cover, and insert the battery pack and a memory card into the locked position. Tutorials https://www.sony.net/tutorial/ilc/6100/ Preparations Checking the supplied items The number in parentheses indicates the number of the memory card. Save valuable data to stabilize the ...
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...: ISO Center: Eye AF You can also assign the desired functions to buttons (Custom Key) 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 26 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 Using the control wheel You can select setting items by turning the control wheel. Related Topic Focus Standard Assigning frequently used...
...: ISO Center: Eye AF You can also assign the desired functions to buttons (Custom Key) 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 26 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 Using the control wheel You can select setting items by turning the control wheel. Related Topic Focus Standard Assigning frequently used...
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... desired setting value, and press the center to all the camera operations including shooting, playback, and operating method. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 Using MENU items You can change settings related to confirm your selection. You can go back to the previous screen by turning the control wheel... display the menu screen. 2 Select the desired setting you want to another MENU tab. Related Topic Tile Menu Add Item 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 27
... desired setting value, and press the center to all the camera operations including shooting, playback, and operating method. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 Using MENU items You can change settings related to confirm your selection. You can go back to the previous screen by turning the control wheel... display the menu screen. 2 Select the desired setting you want to another MENU tab. Related Topic Tile Menu Add Item 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 27
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... 2 For details on functions that can be assigned to custom keys, refer to the following URL: https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/support/tutorial/ilc/l/ilce-6100/custom.php Hint You can recall functions more quickly by using the left /right side of selecting items from the Fn...for the still image shooting mode ( shooting mode ( Custom Key), and playback mode ( Custom Key). Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) You can also assign [Not set] to easily operable keys to prevent accidental operation....
... 2 For details on functions that can be assigned to custom keys, refer to the following URL: https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/support/tutorial/ilc/l/ilce-6100/custom.php Hint You can recall functions more quickly by using the left /right side of selecting items from the Fn...for the still image shooting mode ( shooting mode ( Custom Key), and playback mode ( Custom Key). Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) You can also assign [Not set] to easily operable keys to prevent accidental operation....
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... this page. 1 Press the DISP on functions that can be registered to the function menu, refer to the following URL: https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/support/tutorial/ilc/l/ilce-6100/function.php Hint You can access frequently used functions to desired keys, along with the function menu. You can recall functions more quickly...
... this page. 1 Press the DISP on functions that can be registered to the function menu, refer to the following URL: https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/support/tutorial/ilc/l/ilce-6100/function.php Hint You can access frequently used functions to desired keys, along with the function menu. You can recall functions more quickly...
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...abc" twice to display "b" → press the key for "def" once to enter. 1. To cancel input, select [Cancel]. 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 34 Switch character types Each time you entered are displayed. 2. Switches the next character to use the keyboard When manual character entry is required... the control wheel, then press the center to display "d." 4. Move cursor Moves the cursor in order. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 How to a capital or lowercase letter. 8. Delete Deletes the character preceding the cursor. 7.
...abc" twice to display "b" → press the key for "def" once to enter. 1. To cancel input, select [Cancel]. 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 34 Switch character types Each time you entered are displayed. 2. Switches the next character to use the keyboard When manual character entry is required... the control wheel, then press the center to display "d." 4. Move cursor Moves the cursor in order. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 How to a capital or lowercase letter. 8. Delete Deletes the character preceding the cursor. 7.
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Related Topic Switching the screen display (while shooting/during playback) 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 44 You can be selected using DISP (Display Setting) in the setting for shooting with are available. For viewfinder*: Displays...]. Monitor Off*: Always turns the monitor off when shooting images. Info. : Does not show recording information. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 DISP Button (Monitor/Finder) Allows you to set the screen display modes that can use the monitor when playing back images or operating MENU. ...
Related Topic Switching the screen display (while shooting/during playback) 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 44 You can be selected using DISP (Display Setting) in the setting for shooting with are available. For viewfinder*: Displays...]. Monitor Off*: Always turns the monitor off when shooting images. Info. : Does not show recording information. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 DISP Button (Monitor/Finder) Allows you to set the screen display modes that can use the monitor when playing back images or operating MENU. ...
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 Checking the camera and the supplied items The number in parentheses indicates the number of the AC Adaptor may differ depending on the country/region. NP-FW50 Rechargeable Battery Pack (1) Micro USB cable (1) Shoulder Strap (1) Body Cap (1) Only for the ILCE-6100 Eyepiece Cup (1) Startup Guide (1) Reference Guide (1) 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 45 Camera (1) AC Adaptor (1) The type of pieces.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 Checking the camera and the supplied items The number in parentheses indicates the number of the AC Adaptor may differ depending on the country/region. NP-FW50 Rechargeable Battery Pack (1) Micro USB cable (1) Shoulder Strap (1) Body Cap (1) Only for the ILCE-6100 Eyepiece Cup (1) Startup Guide (1) Reference Guide (1) 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 45 Camera (1) AC Adaptor (1) The type of pieces.
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (Power zoom) 1. Zooming lever 3. Specifications Focal length: 16 mm - 50 mm Equivalent 35 mm-format focal length*1: 24 - 75 mm ...; - 32° Minimum focus*2: 0.25 - 0.3 m (0.82 - 1 ft.) Maximum magnification: 0.215× Minimum aperture: f/22 - Supplied items Lens (1), Front Lens Cap (1) 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 46 Lens contacts* * Do not touch this part directly. f/36 Filter diameter: 40.5 mm Dimensions (max.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (Power zoom) 1. Zooming lever 3. Specifications Focal length: 16 mm - 50 mm Equivalent 35 mm-format focal length*1: 24 - 75 mm ...; - 32° Minimum focus*2: 0.25 - 0.3 m (0.82 - 1 ft.) Maximum magnification: 0.215× Minimum aperture: f/22 - Supplied items Lens (1), Front Lens Cap (1) 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 46 Lens contacts* * Do not touch this part directly. f/36 Filter diameter: 40.5 mm Dimensions (max.
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Mounting index * Do not touch this part directly. Focal-length scale 4. elements: 9 - 13 Angle of view are based on digital cameras equipped with ILCE-6100Y) 1. diameter × height): Approx. 63.8 mm × 108mm (Approx. 2 5/8 inches × 4 3/8 inches) Mass: Approx. 345 g (Approx....Lens Cap (1), Rear Lens Cap (1), Lens Hood (1) 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 47 f/32 Filter diameter: 49 mm Dimensions (max. Focusing ring 2. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 E 55-210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (supplied with an APS-C sized image sensor. *2...
Mounting index * Do not touch this part directly. Focal-length scale 4. elements: 9 - 13 Angle of view are based on digital cameras equipped with ILCE-6100Y) 1. diameter × height): Approx. 63.8 mm × 108mm (Approx. 2 5/8 inches × 4 3/8 inches) Mass: Approx. 345 g (Approx....Lens Cap (1), Rear Lens Cap (1), Lens Hood (1) 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 47 f/32 Filter diameter: 49 mm Dimensions (max. Focusing ring 2. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 E 55-210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (supplied with an APS-C sized image sensor. *2...
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...USB connection has been established between the computer and the camera. Before turning on charging the battery pack 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 53 Proper operation cannot be guaranteed with a custom-built computer, modified computer, or a computer connected through a USB hub. ...Do not leave the product connected to a laptop computer for an extended period of the computer. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 Charging by connecting to a computer The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a micro USB cable...
...USB connection has been established between the computer and the camera. Before turning on charging the battery pack 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 53 Proper operation cannot be guaranteed with a custom-built computer, modified computer, or a computer connected through a USB hub. ...Do not leave the product connected to a laptop computer for an extended period of the computer. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 Charging by connecting to a computer The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a micro USB cable...
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... off , etc. The above estimates for "Shooting (still images)" are performed. 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 54 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 Battery life and number of recordable images Battery life Number of 25°C (77°F). Using... a Sony SDXC memory card (U3) (sold separately) Using a E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens The numbers for battery life...
... off , etc. The above estimates for "Shooting (still images)" are performed. 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 54 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 Battery life and number of recordable images Battery life Number of 25°C (77°F). Using... a Sony SDXC memory card (U3) (sold separately) Using a E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens The numbers for battery life...
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...you remove the battery pack, the camera will be supplied from the battery pack supplementarily even if you use . 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 55 Also, be damaged. Note The camera will not be charged even if the camera is supplied from a wall outlet (wall socket)....Do not remove the Micro USB cable while power is no remaining battery. When using the AC adaptor. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) Use the supplied AC adaptor to shoot and play back images while power is lit....
...you remove the battery pack, the camera will be supplied from the battery pack supplementarily even if you use . 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 55 Also, be damaged. Note The camera will not be charged even if the camera is supplied from a wall outlet (wall socket)....Do not remove the Micro USB cable while power is no remaining battery. When using the AC adaptor. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) Use the supplied AC adaptor to shoot and play back images while power is lit....
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... automatically when the temperature is charging correctly, the previously inserted battery may be faulty. When the temperature returns to use a genuine Sony AC Adaptor. Make sure to the appropriate range, charging resumes and the charge lamp lights up again. Doing so may indicate a...product. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of the recommended operating temperature. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 Notes on standby. Do not connect with a new or different one and check that a battery pack other electronic devices. If ...
... automatically when the temperature is charging correctly, the previously inserted battery may be faulty. When the temperature returns to use a genuine Sony AC Adaptor. Make sure to the appropriate range, charging resumes and the charge lamp lights up again. Doing so may indicate a...product. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of the recommended operating temperature. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 Notes on standby. Do not connect with a new or different one and check that a battery pack other electronic devices. If ...
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 Notes on memory card If you repeatedly shoot and delete images for a long time, fragmentation of data in a file in the memory card may occur, ... Stick is inserted in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise, the data on the card. (exFAT is supported. 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 63 Do not remove the battery pack or the memory card, disconnect the USB cable, or turn the camera off while the access lamp...
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 Notes on memory card If you repeatedly shoot and delete images for a long time, fragmentation of data in a file in the memory card may occur, ... Stick is inserted in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise, the data on the card. (exFAT is supported. 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 63 Do not remove the battery pack or the memory card, disconnect the USB cable, or turn the camera off while the access lamp...
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... the lens hood blocks the flash light and may be partially reflected in the image. Related Topic Attaching/removing a lens 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 66 Note Attach the lens hood properly. When the lens hood is attached properly, the lens hood index (red line) matches the red index... shape of the lens hood mounting part and lens head, and turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 Attaching the lens hood We recommend that you use the lens hood to the lens backward.
... the lens hood blocks the flash light and may be partially reflected in the image. Related Topic Attaching/removing a lens 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 66 Note Attach the lens hood properly. When the lens hood is attached properly, the lens hood index (red line) matches the red index... shape of the lens hood mounting part and lens head, and turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 Attaching the lens hood We recommend that you use the lens hood to the lens backward.
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...difficult for [Cont. Related Topic LA-EA1/LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 67 Shooting], the focus is locked during movie recording. You cannot use the Mount Adaptor or auto-focus with the Mount Adaptor... may not be blocked by selecting MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Audio Recording] → [Off]. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 Mount Adaptor Using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately), you can turn the sound off by the lens attached. Note When a setting other than [Continuous ...
...difficult for [Cont. Related Topic LA-EA1/LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 67 Shooting], the focus is locked during movie recording. You cannot use the Mount Adaptor or auto-focus with the Mount Adaptor... may not be blocked by selecting MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Audio Recording] → [Off]. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 Mount Adaptor Using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately), you can turn the sound off by the lens attached. Note When a setting other than [Continuous ...
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... focus area: [Wide]/[Zone] [Center]/[Flexible Spot]/[Expand Flexible Spot]/[Tracking] Related Topic Focus Area 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 68 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 LA-EA1/LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) or LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor...
... focus area: [Wide]/[Zone] [Center]/[Flexible Spot]/[Expand Flexible Spot]/[Tracking] Related Topic Focus Area 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 68 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 LA-EA1/LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) or LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor...
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...), the following functions are available. Other lenses (without a focus mode switch): Can be changed by operating the camera. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor If you can change the focusing method by operating the camera. Available focus area: Wide/Center/Flexible Spot/Tracking...
...), the following functions are available. Other lenses (without a focus mode switch): Can be changed by operating the camera. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor If you can change the focusing method by operating the camera. Available focus area: Wide/Center/Flexible Spot/Tracking...
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 In-Camera Guide The [In-Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items, Fn (Function) items, and settings. 1 Select the MENU or Fn item for which you want to see a description, and then press the (A). (Delete) button The descriptions of the item are displayed. 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 72
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 In-Camera Guide The [In-Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items, Fn (Function) items, and settings. 1 Select the MENU or Fn item for which you want to see a description, and then press the (A). (Delete) button The descriptions of the item are displayed. 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 72