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...button to start using the product, basic operations, etc. "Help Guide" (Web manual) https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1950/h_zz/ ILCE-6100 Help Guide Looking for the ILCE-6100 • Startup Guide (this camera This guide describes the necessary preparations to start recording. Charge lamp Attaching... from any shooting mode in the default setting. 2 Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording. Tutorials https://www.sony.net/tutorial/ilc/6100/ Preparations Checking the supplied items The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. • Camera (1) • Power...
...button to start using the product, basic operations, etc. "Help Guide" (Web manual) https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1950/h_zz/ ILCE-6100 Help Guide Looking for the ILCE-6100 • Startup Guide (this camera This guide describes the necessary preparations to start recording. Charge lamp Attaching... from any shooting mode in the default setting. 2 Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording. Tutorials https://www.sony.net/tutorial/ilc/6100/ Preparations Checking the supplied items The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. • Camera (1) • Power...
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... side and the center of the control wheel. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 Using the control wheel You can also assign the desired functions to buttons (Custom Key) 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 26 Related Topic Focus Standard Assigning frequently used functions to the bottom/left /right...
... side and the center of the control wheel. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 Using the control wheel You can also assign the desired functions to buttons (Custom Key) 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 26 Related Topic Focus Standard Assigning frequently used functions to the bottom/left /right...
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Related Topic Tile Menu Add Item 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 27 Select a MENU tab (A) at the top of the screen, and press the left /right sides of the control wheel or by pressing the ... control wheel. You can change settings related 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 go back to the previous screen by turning the control wheel, and then press the center of the control wheel...
Related Topic Tile Menu Add Item 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 27 Select a MENU tab (A) at the top of the screen, and press the left /right sides of the control wheel or by pressing the ... control wheel. You can change settings related 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 go back to the previous screen by turning the control wheel, and then press the center of the control wheel...
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... Button 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. Then, select [AEL Button] and press the center of the control wheel... (Camera Settings2) → [ Custom Key]. You can assign functions to the following is displayed. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) You can use most frequently to easily operable keys. Custom Key].
... Button 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. Then, select [AEL Button] and press the center of the control wheel... (Camera Settings2) → [ Custom Key]. You can assign functions to the following is displayed. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) You can use most frequently to easily operable keys. Custom Key].
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... menu of 12 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 more quickly by using the custom key function to assign frequently used ...functions to desired keys, along with the function menu. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 Using Fn (Function) button (Function menu) The Function menu is displayed at the bottom of this page. 1 Press the DISP on...
... menu of 12 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 more quickly by using the custom key function to assign frequently used ...functions to desired keys, along with the function menu. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 Using Fn (Function) button (Function menu) The Function menu is displayed at the bottom of this page. 1 Press the DISP on...
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... symbols. 3. Move cursor Moves the cursor in order. Enters a space. To cancel input, select [Cancel]. 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 34 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 How to use the keyboard When manual character entry is required, a keyboard is displayed on desired key using the control wheel...
... symbols. 3. Move cursor Moves the cursor in order. Enters a space. To cancel input, select [Cancel]. 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 34 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 How to use the keyboard When manual character entry is required, a keyboard is displayed on desired key using the control wheel...
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... on the monitor, not the subject. Related Topic Switching the screen display (while shooting/during playback) 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 44 This setting is a display setting for [Monitor]. This setting is a display setting for shooting with the viewfinder. * These...in the setting for shooting with the viewfinder. Display All Info. : Shows 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...
... on the monitor, not the subject. Related Topic Switching the screen display (while shooting/during playback) 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 44 This setting is a display setting for [Monitor]. This setting is a display setting for shooting with the viewfinder. * These...in the setting for shooting with the viewfinder. Display All Info. : Shows 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...
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Camera (1) AC Adaptor (1) The type of pieces. 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 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.
Camera (1) AC Adaptor (1) The type of pieces. 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 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.
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Zooming/Focusing ring 2. Zooming lever 3. Mounting index 4. Supplied items Lens (1), Front Lens Cap (1) 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 46 Specifications Focal length: 16 mm - 50 mm Equivalent 35 mm-format focal length*1: 24 - 75 mm Lens groups - elements: 8... is the shortest distance from the image sensor to the subject. Lens contacts* * Do not touch this part directly. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (Power zoom) 1. diameter × height): Approx. 64.7 mm × 29.9 mm (Approx. 2 5/8 inches × 1 ...
Zooming/Focusing ring 2. Zooming lever 3. Mounting index 4. Supplied items Lens (1), Front Lens Cap (1) 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 46 Specifications Focal length: 16 mm - 50 mm Equivalent 35 mm-format focal length*1: 24 - 75 mm Lens groups - elements: 8... is the shortest distance from the image sensor to the subject. Lens contacts* * Do not touch this part directly. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (Power zoom) 1. diameter × height): Approx. 64.7 mm × 29.9 mm (Approx. 2 5/8 inches × 1 ...
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...49 mm Dimensions (max. Supplied items Lens (1), Front Lens Cap (1), Rear Lens Cap (1), Lens Hood (1) 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 47 Focal-length index 5. Specifications Focal length: 55 mm - 210 mm Equivalent 35 mm-format focal length*1: 82.5 mm - 315 mm...m (3.28 ft.) Maximum magnification: 0.225× Minimum aperture: f/22 - Zooming ring 3. Lens contacts* 6. 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 Minimum focus is the shortest distance from the image sensor to ...
...49 mm Dimensions (max. Supplied items Lens (1), Front Lens Cap (1), Rear Lens Cap (1), Lens Hood (1) 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 47 Focal-length index 5. Specifications Focal length: 55 mm - 210 mm Equivalent 35 mm-format focal length*1: 82.5 mm - 315 mm...m (3.28 ft.) Maximum magnification: 0.225× Minimum aperture: f/22 - Zooming ring 3. Lens contacts* 6. 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 Minimum focus is the shortest distance from the image sensor to ...
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... a computer connected through a USB hub. Do not leave the product connected to a power source, the laptop battery level decreases. 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. 1 Turn off or...
... a computer connected through a USB hub. Do not leave the product connected to a power source, the laptop battery level decreases. 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. 1 Turn off or...
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Continuous shooting (movies) Viewfinder mode Approx. 125 min. - Using a Sony SDXC memory card (U3) (sold separately) Using a E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens The numbers for every two pictures. The zoom is based on and ... XAVC S HD 60p 50M /50p 50M. The above estimates for movie shooting is switched alternately between the W and T ends. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 Battery life and number of recordable images Battery life Number of recordable images are performed. 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019...
Continuous shooting (movies) Viewfinder mode Approx. 125 min. - Using a Sony SDXC memory card (U3) (sold separately) Using a E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens The numbers for every two pictures. The zoom is based on and ... XAVC S HD 60p 50M /50p 50M. The above estimates for movie shooting is switched alternately between the W and T ends. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 Battery life and number of recordable images Battery life Number of recordable images are performed. 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019...
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.... 2 Connect the camera to shoot and play back images while power is fully charged before use . 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 55 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) Use the supplied AC adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket) with a micro...
.... 2 Connect the camera to shoot and play back images while power is fully charged before use . 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 55 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) Use the supplied AC adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket) with a micro...
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Make sure to 86°F). 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 58 If the battery pack is the specified type, remove the battery pack, replace it with other than the specified type has been inserted. ... inserted battery is outside of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to use a genuine Sony AC Adaptor. If the newly inserted battery is the specified type. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 Notes on standby. Do not connect with a new or different one and check that the battery...
Make sure to 86°F). 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 58 If the battery pack is the specified type, remove the battery pack, replace it with other than the specified type has been inserted. ... inserted battery is outside of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to use a genuine Sony AC Adaptor. If the newly inserted battery is the specified type. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 Notes on standby. Do not connect with a new or different one and check that the battery...
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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, ... to back up . Make sure that uses encryption technology. If you insert a memory card into a dedicated adaptor. MagicGate is supported. 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 63 High-speed data transfer using this happens, save your hand or a metal object. Do not use a Memory Stick Micro media or microSD memory...
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, ... to back up . Make sure that uses encryption technology. If you insert a memory card into a dedicated adaptor. MagicGate is supported. 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 63 High-speed data transfer using this happens, save your hand or a metal object. Do not use a Memory Stick Micro media or microSD memory...
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... hood. (There may appear as a shadow on the image. Related Topic Attaching/removing a lens 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 66 Note Attach the lens hood properly. 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.
... hood. (There may appear as a shadow on the image. Related Topic Attaching/removing a lens 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 66 Note Attach the lens hood properly. 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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... setting other than [Continuous Shooting: Lo] is set to use the AF illuminator when using an A-mount lens. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility on the lens used or the subject. The light of the lens and the product in operation may be recorded .... Related Topic LA-EA1/LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 67 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 Mount Adaptor Using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately) to this product. You can attach an A-mount lens (sold ...
... setting other than [Continuous Shooting: Lo] is set to use the AF illuminator when using an A-mount lens. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility on the lens used or the subject. The light of the lens and the product in operation may be recorded .... Related Topic LA-EA1/LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 67 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 Mount Adaptor Using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately) to this product. You can attach an A-mount lens (sold ...
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...-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 68 Autofocus: Available with SAM/SSM lens only AF system: Phase Detection AF AF/MF select: Can be changed using a Mount Adaptor in the movie mode, adjust the aperture value and the focus manually. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 LA-EA1/LA-EA3...
...-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 68 Autofocus: Available with SAM/SSM lens only AF system: Phase Detection AF AF/MF select: Can be changed using a Mount Adaptor in the movie mode, adjust the aperture value and the focus manually. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6100 α6100 LA-EA1/LA-EA3...
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...using the focus mode switch on the lens. Available focus area: Wide/Center/Flexible Spot/Tracking Related Topic Focus Area 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 69 Autofocus: Available AF system: Phase Detection AF, which is set to AF, you use the LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) or... 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.
...using the focus mode switch on the lens. Available focus area: Wide/Center/Flexible Spot/Tracking Related Topic Focus Area 5-009-879-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 69 Autofocus: Available AF system: Phase Detection AF, which is set to AF, you use the LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) or... 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.
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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