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4-437-008-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α Handbook Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index NEX-6/NEX-5R GB © 2012 Sony Corporation
4-437-008-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α Handbook Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index NEX-6/NEX-5R GB © 2012 Sony Corporation
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... site in parentheses for details on compatible accessories of contents Sample photo Menu Identifying parts NEX-6 NEX-5R When the lens is removed See the pages in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Index 13GB Continued r Accessories for shoulder strap D Fn (Function) button (62) E Remote sensor (59) F ON/OFF...
... site in parentheses for details on compatible accessories of contents Sample photo Menu Identifying parts NEX-6 NEX-5R When the lens is removed See the pages in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Index 13GB Continued r Accessories for shoulder strap D Fn (Function) button (62) E Remote sensor (59) F ON/OFF...
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...Direct manual focus)) Before pressing the shutter button halfway down: Zoom While pressing the shutter button halfway down: Focus (Manual Focus) Focus 17GB Continued r Lens E PZ 16 - 50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with a soft clean cloth. AF/MF Select Function assigned to the [AF/MF Select] ...settings (page 79). If it off with NEX-6L/6Y/5RL/5RY) A Zooming/Focusing ring B Zooming lever C Mounting index D Lens contacts 1) 1) Do not touch this part directly. Table of contents Sample photo Flash HVL-F7S (NEX-5R only) A Screw B Flash1) C Connector 1) 1) Do not touch...
...Direct manual focus)) Before pressing the shutter button halfway down: Zoom While pressing the shutter button halfway down: Focus (Manual Focus) Focus 17GB Continued r Lens E PZ 16 - 50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with a soft clean cloth. AF/MF Select Function assigned to the [AF/MF Select] ...settings (page 79). If it off with NEX-6L/6Y/5RL/5RY) A Zooming/Focusing ring B Zooming lever C Mounting index D Lens contacts 1) 1) Do not touch this part directly. Table of contents Sample photo Flash HVL-F7S (NEX-5R only) A Screw B Flash1) C Connector 1) 1) Do not touch...
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index E18 - 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-5RK) A Hood index B Focusing ring C Zooming ring D Focal-length scale E Focal-length index F Lens contacts 1) G Mounting index 1) Do not touch this part directly. 18GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index E18 - 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-5RK) A Hood index B Focusing ring C Zooming ring D Focal-length scale E Focal-length index F Lens contacts 1) G Mounting index 1) Do not touch this part directly. 18GB Continued r
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E55 - 210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (supplied with NEX-6Y/5RY) Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index A Focusing ring B Zooming ring C Focal-length scale D Focal-length index E Lens contacts 1) F Mounting index 1) Do not touch this part directly. 19GB
E55 - 210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (supplied with NEX-6Y/5RY) Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index A Focusing ring B Zooming ring C Focal-length scale D Focal-length index E Lens contacts 1) F Mounting index 1) Do not touch this part directly. 19GB
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... helps you look through an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately). Sets the noise reduction processing for long exposure shootings. Compensates for the NEX-5R) with higher magnification than Digital Zoom. Reduces wind noise during object tracking. Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Sets camera... ISO sensitivity shootings. Sets whether to adjust the shutter speed automatically during movie recording in case if the subject is no lens. Sets whether or not to preferentially-track a certain face or not when the camera detects that face during movie recording....
... helps you look through an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately). Sets the noise reduction processing for long exposure shootings. Compensates for the NEX-5R) with higher magnification than Digital Zoom. Reduces wind noise during object tracking. Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Sets camera... ISO sensitivity shootings. Sets whether to adjust the shutter speed automatically during movie recording in case if the subject is no lens. Sets whether or not to preferentially-track a certain face or not when the camera detects that face during movie recording....
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... to the default settings. Selects the sound produced when you to clean the image sensor. Sets the level of the camera and the lens/Mount Adaptor. Selects the color of the LCD screen. Assigns functions to HDMI TV. Selects the language used to perform calibration when the... to the camera. Formats the memory card. Display Color Wide Image Playback Display HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI USB Connection Cleaning Mode Calibration (NEX-5R only) Version Demo Mode Initialize Memory Card Tool Format File Number Folder Name Selects a first-displayed menu from the top menu or the last...
... to the default settings. Selects the sound produced when you to clean the image sensor. Sets the level of the camera and the lens/Mount Adaptor. Selects the color of the LCD screen. Assigns functions to HDMI TV. Selects the language used to perform calibration when the... to the camera. Formats the memory card. Display Color Wide Image Playback Display HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI USB Connection Cleaning Mode Calibration (NEX-5R only) Version Demo Mode Initialize Memory Card Tool Format File Number Folder Name Selects a first-displayed menu from the top menu or the last...
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...maximum of about 10 images per second). 1 (Drive Mode) on shooting conditions (Image size, ISO setting, High ISO NR, or the setting of [Lens Comp.: Distortion]). • Between continuous shooting frames, an image of each frame is pressed. The camera continues to [Continuous AF]. • The ... of [Cont. z Continuing to adjust the focus and exposure during Speed Priority Continuous Shooting Set [Autofocus Mode] to take a self-portrait (NEX-5R only) • The speed of contents Sample photo Spd Priority Cont. The camera continues to adjust the exposure for the first image is set...
...maximum of about 10 images per second). 1 (Drive Mode) on shooting conditions (Image size, ISO setting, High ISO NR, or the setting of [Lens Comp.: Distortion]). • Between continuous shooting frames, an image of each frame is pressed. The camera continues to [Continuous AF]. • The ... of [Cont. z Continuing to adjust the focus and exposure during Speed Priority Continuous Shooting Set [Autofocus Mode] to take a self-portrait (NEX-5R only) • The speed of contents Sample photo Spd Priority Cont. The camera continues to adjust the exposure for the first image is set...
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...Mono.], [Miniature] in [Picture Effect] - [Self-portrait Self-timer] is set to [On] and the camera is ready to take a self-portrait (NEX-5R only) • The RMT-DSLR1 Wireless Remote Commander is not compatible with the Wireless Remote Commander. 1 (Drive Mode) on the RMT-DSLR1 and RMT-...wheel t [Remote Cdr.]. Operate the Remote Commander from the Remote Commander. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with movie shooting. • A lens or hood may cover the remote sensor and prevent the sensor from receiving the light from positions where the light to the remote sensor is...
...Mono.], [Miniature] in [Picture Effect] - [Self-portrait Self-timer] is set to [On] and the camera is ready to take a self-portrait (NEX-5R only) • The RMT-DSLR1 Wireless Remote Commander is not compatible with the Wireless Remote Commander. 1 (Drive Mode) on the RMT-DSLR1 and RMT-...wheel t [Remote Cdr.]. Operate the Remote Commander from the Remote Commander. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with movie shooting. • A lens or hood may cover the remote sensor and prevent the sensor from receiving the light from positions where the light to the remote sensor is...
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... situations: - that are concentrated along a screen edge, the image composition may fail. Sample photo Menu Index • When using a zoom lens, it is recommended that you can scroll panoramic images from the beginning to the end by touching N/X on the LCD screen. [Sweep Panorama]... is in the following subjects: - Subjects in the same direction as the indication on the screen (NEX-5R only). • Panoramic images shot with constant change such as waves or water falls. - Then, press the shutter button fully down and ...
... situations: - that are concentrated along a screen edge, the image composition may fail. Sample photo Menu Index • When using a zoom lens, it is recommended that you can scroll panoramic images from the beginning to the end by touching N/X on the LCD screen. [Sweep Panorama]... is in the following subjects: - Subjects in the same direction as the indication on the screen (NEX-5R only). • Panoramic images shot with constant change such as waves or water falls. - Then, press the shutter button fully down and ...
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... flash, shoot the subject at a distance of the flash. Remove the lens hood when using the flash. • When using the Shoe Adaptor (sold separately) (NEX-6 only). • The [Wireless] setting cannot be blocked by the lens attached. The flash will operate even in bright daylight, and make faces... contents Sample photo Menu Index Notes • The default setting depends on the shooting mode. • Available flash mode depends on the lens. • Do not use the flash when recording movies. • When an external flash (sold separately) is attached to the camera (NEX-5R only).
... flash, shoot the subject at a distance of the flash. Remove the lens hood when using the flash. • When using the Shoe Adaptor (sold separately) (NEX-6 only). • The [Wireless] setting cannot be blocked by the lens attached. The flash will operate even in bright daylight, and make faces... contents Sample photo Menu Index Notes • The default setting depends on the shooting mode. • Available flash mode depends on the lens. • Do not use the flash when recording movies. • When an external flash (sold separately) is attached to the camera (NEX-5R only).
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... Table of the image sensor*. Turn the focusing ring right or left to the position of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. Make sure you can prevent the image from the lens contact surface to the image sensor is about 18 mm (23/32 in advance to enable you measure... focusing effectively "Focus fixing" is enlarged automatically to the distance at which the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the horizontal line. NEX-6: NEX-5R: 18 mm (23/32 in.) 18 mm (23/32 in.) Index 79GB Continued r When you to the subject The mark shows the location of ...
... Table of the image sensor*. Turn the focusing ring right or left to the position of the attached lens, the focus cannot be confirmed. Make sure you can prevent the image from the lens contact surface to the image sensor is about 18 mm (23/32 in advance to enable you measure... focusing effectively "Focus fixing" is enlarged automatically to the distance at which the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the horizontal line. NEX-6: NEX-5R: 18 mm (23/32 in.) 18 mm (23/32 in.) Index 79GB Continued r When you to the subject The mark shows the location of ...
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AF range finder frame (Flexible Spot) Moves the focusing area to focus on a small subject or narrow area by touching the screen (NEX-5R only) (page 38). AF operates with a dotted line. Index 81GB Continued r You can also determine the focus area by pressing the top/bottom/...center area exclusively. When you press the shutter button halfway down during movie recording. Use this function is set before you cannot use an E-mount lens and press the shutter button half way down in focus. • When the [Face Detection] function is active, AF operates with priority on ...
AF range finder frame (Flexible Spot) Moves the focusing area to focus on a small subject or narrow area by touching the screen (NEX-5R only) (page 38). AF operates with a dotted line. Index 81GB Continued r You can also determine the focus area by pressing the top/bottom/...center area exclusively. When you press the shutter button halfway down during movie recording. Use this function is set before you cannot use an E-mount lens and press the shutter button half way down in focus. • When the [Face Detection] function is active, AF operates with priority on ...
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... etc.) in the image. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index The flash does not work. • Pop up the flash (NEX-6) or raise the flash (NEX-5R). • You cannot use a flash with it off and try shooting again. Movie recording Fuzzy white circular spots appear on the ...image (Ghosting). • The picture was taken under backlit conditions, and excessive light has entered the lens. Set the actual area by selecting MENU t ...
... etc.) in the image. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index The flash does not work. • Pop up the flash (NEX-6) or raise the flash (NEX-5R). • You cannot use a flash with it off and try shooting again. Movie recording Fuzzy white circular spots appear on the ...image (Ghosting). • The picture was taken under backlit conditions, and excessive light has entered the lens. Set the actual area by selecting MENU t ...
Instruction Manual
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Additional information on this product and answers to a network Others NEX-5R Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. ©2012 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand NEX-5R 4-437-511-12(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual E-mount Preparing the camera Mastering the basic operation Using the recording functions Using the playback functions...
Additional information on this product and answers to a network Others NEX-5R Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. ©2012 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand NEX-5R 4-437-511-12(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual E-mount Preparing the camera Mastering the basic operation Using the recording functions Using the playback functions...
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...device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. The supplied interface cable must accept any interference, including interference that ...may only operate using connection cables shorter than that necessary for successful communication. Under Industry Canada regulations, this NEX-5R Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera is subject to the addresses given in compliance with the essential requirements and other users, the antenna...
...device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. The supplied interface cable must accept any interference, including interference that ...may only operate using connection cables shorter than that necessary for successful communication. Under Industry Canada regulations, this NEX-5R Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera is subject to the addresses given in compliance with the essential requirements and other users, the antenna...
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... authorization is required and Art. 105 indicates when free use , by the Ministerial Decree 28.5.2003, as amended, and Art. 25 (general authorization for the NEX-5R Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera are applicable in a radius of 20 km from the centre of the RLAN network is permitted; -
... authorization is required and Art. 105 indicates when free use , by the Ministerial Decree 28.5.2003, as amended, and Art. 25 (general authorization for the NEX-5R Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera are applicable in a radius of 20 km from the centre of the RLAN network is permitted; -
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Model name NEX-5R NEX-5RL NEX-5RK NEX-5RY Lens Not supplied E16 - 50 mm E18 - 55 mm E55 - 210 mm and E16 - 50 mm GB 10 The available model varies depending on the supplied lens. The model name varies depending on the countries/regions. This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses.
Model name NEX-5R NEX-5RL NEX-5RK NEX-5RY Lens Not supplied E16 - 50 mm E18 - 55 mm E55 - 210 mm and E16 - 50 mm GB 10 The available model varies depending on the supplied lens. The model name varies depending on the countries/regions. This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses.
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... indicates the quantity. The number in the U.S.A. Application Software for α camera - α Handbook • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) x NEX-5R • Body cap (1) (attached to the camera) • Micro USB cable (1) x NEX-5RL • E16 - 50 mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap (1) (attached to the camera) • AC adaptor AC-UB10/UB10B/ UB10C/UB10D...
... indicates the quantity. The number in the U.S.A. Application Software for α camera - α Handbook • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) x NEX-5R • Body cap (1) (attached to the camera) • Micro USB cable (1) x NEX-5RL • E16 - 50 mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap (1) (attached to the camera) • AC adaptor AC-UB10/UB10B/ UB10C/UB10D...
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E PZ 16 - 50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-5RL/NEX-5RY) E18 - 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-5RK) Preparing the camera A Zooming/Focusing ring B Zooming lever C Mounting index D Lens contacts1) 1) Do not touch this part directly. GB 15 x Lens See page 101 on the specifications of the lenses. A Hood index B Focusing ring C Zooming ring D Focal-length scale E Focal-length index F Lens contacts1) G Mounting index 1) Do not touch this part directly.
E PZ 16 - 50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-5RL/NEX-5RY) E18 - 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-5RK) Preparing the camera A Zooming/Focusing ring B Zooming lever C Mounting index D Lens contacts1) 1) Do not touch this part directly. GB 15 x Lens See page 101 on the specifications of the lenses. A Hood index B Focusing ring C Zooming ring D Focal-length scale E Focal-length index F Lens contacts1) G Mounting index 1) Do not touch this part directly.