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...charging 237 Mount Adaptor 238 Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) (supplied) Menu Index 6GB Illustrations and display on the screen are as follows: Model name NEX-6 NEX-5R Mode dial Compatible Incompatible Touch panel Viewfinder Flash Incompatible Compatible Internal Internal/ ...External (sold separately) External External (sold separately) (NEX-5R only 240 AVCHD format 241 Cleaning 242 Index Index 243 This manual covers the NEX-6 and NEX-5R...
...charging 237 Mount Adaptor 238 Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) (supplied) Menu Index 6GB Illustrations and display on the screen are as follows: Model name NEX-6 NEX-5R Mode dial Compatible Incompatible Touch panel Viewfinder Flash Incompatible Compatible Internal Internal/ ...External (sold separately) External External (sold separately) (NEX-5R only 240 AVCHD format 241 Cleaning 242 Index Index 243 This manual covers the NEX-6 and NEX-5R...
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...terminal (211) H HDMI terminal (203) I LCD screen (NEX-6 only) / LCD screen/Touch panel (NEX-5R only) J (Flash pop-up) button (NEX-6 only) (77) K (Playback) button (39) L Mode dial (NEX-6 only) (28) M Control dial (25) N MOVIE button (36) O AEL button (NEX-6 only) (165) P Soft key A (26) Q... Control wheel (23) R Soft key C (26) S Soft key B (26) T Diopter-adjustment dial (NEX-6 only) Menu Index 14GB Continued r Table of contents Sample photo NEX-6 NEX-5R A Image sensor position mark (79) B Viewfinder (NEX-6 only) C Eyepiece cup (NEX-6 only) ...
...terminal (211) H HDMI terminal (203) I LCD screen (NEX-6 only) / LCD screen/Touch panel (NEX-5R only) J (Flash pop-up) button (NEX-6 only) (77) K (Playback) button (39) L Mode dial (NEX-6 only) (28) M Control dial (25) N MOVIE button (36) O AEL button (NEX-6 only) (165) P Soft key A (26) Q... Control wheel (23) R Soft key C (26) S Soft key B (26) T Diopter-adjustment dial (NEX-6 only) Menu Index 14GB Continued r Table of contents Sample photo NEX-6 NEX-5R A Image sensor position mark (79) B Viewfinder (NEX-6 only) C Eyepiece cup (NEX-6 only) ...
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... wave being emitted C Display ±0.0 Indication Flash Mode/Red Eye Reduction ( is activated SteadyShot/SteadyShot warning Control dial Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) connection error (NEX5R only) Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) overheating warning (NEX-5R only) Overheating warning Database file full/ Database file error Zoom scaling Smart Zoom Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom View mode...
... wave being emitted C Display ±0.0 Indication Flash Mode/Red Eye Reduction ( is activated SteadyShot/SteadyShot warning Control dial Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) connection error (NEX5R only) Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) overheating warning (NEX-5R only) Overheating warning Database file full/ Database file error Zoom scaling Smart Zoom Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom View mode...
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... white balance. ISO White Balance Metering Mode Flash Comp. Sets the ISO sensitivity. Brightness/Color Allows you to be displayed on an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately for the NEX-5R). Allows you to select the kind of contents Sample photo Menu LCD Display (DISP) Finder Display(DISP) DISP Button(Monitor) Changes the information...
... white balance. ISO White Balance Metering Mode Flash Comp. Sets the ISO sensitivity. Brightness/Color Allows you to be displayed on an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately for the NEX-5R). Allows you to select the kind of contents Sample photo Menu LCD Display (DISP) Finder Display(DISP) DISP Button(Monitor) Changes the information...
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... Select Slide Show View on Smartphone Send to the network for viewing. Transfers the images to a computer that is connected to switch between an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately for backup. on the screen display. 32GB Continued r Rotates images. Shooting Settings AEL w/ shutter AF Illuminator Phase Detection AF Area Red Eye Reduction... Live View Display Sets whether or not to the application downloading website "PlayMemories Camera Apps" via the Internet. Sets how to the network for the NEX-5R) and the LCD screen.
... Select Slide Show View on Smartphone Send to the network for viewing. Transfers the images to a computer that is connected to switch between an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately for backup. on the screen display. 32GB Continued r Rotates images. Shooting Settings AEL w/ shutter AF Illuminator Phase Detection AF Area Red Eye Reduction... Live View Display Sets whether or not to the application downloading website "PlayMemories Camera Apps" via the Internet. Sets how to the network for the NEX-5R) and the LCD screen.
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...separately). Sets whether or not to preferentially-track a certain face or not when the camera detects that helps you look through an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately for the shaded corners of the screen. MF Assist MF Assist Time Color Space SteadyShot Release w/o Lens Eye-Start AF...Lens Comp.: Shading Lens Comp.: Chro. Continued r 33GB Index Menu Sample photo Table of the image right after shooting. Compensates for the NEX-5R) with higher magnification than Digital Zoom. Sets whether to use the electronic front curtain shutter function. Sets whether or not to release the...
...separately). Sets whether or not to preferentially-track a certain face or not when the camera detects that helps you look through an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately for the shaded corners of the screen. MF Assist MF Assist Time Color Space SteadyShot Release w/o Lens Eye-Start AF...Lens Comp.: Shading Lens Comp.: Chro. Continued r 33GB Index Menu Sample photo Table of the image right after shooting. Compensates for the NEX-5R) with higher magnification than Digital Zoom. Sets whether to use the electronic front curtain shutter function. Sets whether or not to release the...
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Sets whether or not to the power save mode. Sets the level of the Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately for the NEX-5R). Sets the time to turn the camera to operate the camera using the camera. Sets the brightness of the power saving feature. ... touch. Main Settings Menu start Function Menu Settings MOVIE Button Custom Key Settings Touch Operation (NEX-5R only) Beep Language Date/Time Setup Area Setting Help Guide Display Power Save Power Saving Start Time LCD Brightness Viewfinder Bright. Sets whether or not to display the demonstration with a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV...
Sets whether or not to the power save mode. Sets the level of the Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately for the NEX-5R). Sets the time to turn the camera to operate the camera using the camera. Sets the brightness of the power saving feature. ... touch. Main Settings Menu start Function Menu Settings MOVIE Button Custom Key Settings Touch Operation (NEX-5R only) Beep Language Date/Time Setup Area Setting Help Guide Display Power Save Power Saving Start Time LCD Brightness Viewfinder Bright. Sets whether or not to display the demonstration with a "BRAVIA" Sync compatible TV...
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... record movies, press the MOVIE button to the situation, and adjusts the settings. 1 Adjust the LCD screen angle, and hold the camera (NEX-6 only). The recording time may shorten depending on the LCD screen when the scene is automatically trimmed into a suitable composition. z On Scene ...conditions. Notes • You can continuously record a movie for up to 2 GB. Icon for up to stop recording. Or look through the viewfinder and hold the camera. When the camera detects and shoots a face, the captured image is recognized. 36GB Continued r Both the original and the...
... record movies, press the MOVIE button to the situation, and adjusts the settings. 1 Adjust the LCD screen angle, and hold the camera (NEX-6 only). The recording time may shorten depending on the LCD screen when the scene is automatically trimmed into a suitable composition. z On Scene ...conditions. Notes • You can continuously record a movie for up to 2 GB. Icon for up to stop recording. Or look through the viewfinder and hold the camera. When the camera detects and shoots a face, the captured image is recognized. 36GB Continued r Both the original and the...
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... Continued r Graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value, except for when [Shoot Mode] is set [Finder Display(DISP)] when an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) is attached to the camera (NEX-5R only). • [Histogram] is not displayed during following operations. - Display All Info. Notes • You can set to select the desired...
... Continued r Graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value, except for when [Shoot Mode] is set [Finder Display(DISP)] when an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) is attached to the camera (NEX-5R only). • [Histogram] is not displayed during following operations. - Display All Info. Notes • You can set to select the desired...
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... Display(DISP) Disp. Press the Fn (Function) button and select the function for the NEX-5R). Displays the luminance distribution graphically. Select this option when you shoot using a viewfinder (sold separately for which LCD screen display modes can be selected in both the horizontal and front...-back directions. Basic Info Shows only shooting information on the viewfinder. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Level Histogram Indicates whether the camera is level in both the horizontal and front-back ...
... Display(DISP) Disp. Press the Fn (Function) button and select the function for the NEX-5R). Displays the luminance distribution graphically. Select this option when you shoot using a viewfinder (sold separately for which LCD screen display modes can be selected in both the horizontal and front...-back directions. Basic Info Shows only shooting information on the viewfinder. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Level Histogram Indicates whether the camera is level in both the horizontal and front-back ...
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... setting is set to [For viewfinder], you can change the functions assigned to change the setting. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Using functions with the Fn button Fn (Function) button Execute settings or functions that you want to change it (NEX-5R only). 3 Select the desired ...Fn (Function) button. Or, touch the desired setting (NEX-5R only). Press the center of the control wheel to open the setting screen. 1 Press DISP (Display contents) on the control wheel repeatedly until the screen is set to [For viewfinder]. 2 Press Fn (Function) button to switch the screen...
... setting is set to [For viewfinder], you can change the functions assigned to change the setting. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Using functions with the Fn button Fn (Function) button Execute settings or functions that you want to change it (NEX-5R only). 3 Select the desired ...Fn (Function) button. Or, touch the desired setting (NEX-5R only). Press the center of the control wheel to open the setting screen. 1 Press DISP (Display contents) on the control wheel repeatedly until the screen is set to [For viewfinder]. 2 Press Fn (Function) button to switch the screen...
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... of contents Sample photo Menu Touch Shutter (NEX-5R only) The camera adjusts the focus and releases the shutter automatically when you simply touch the subject that you want to focus on the screen. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Touch Shutter] t [On]. (On) (Off) Uses touch shutter function. Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) is not displayed in...
... of contents Sample photo Menu Touch Shutter (NEX-5R only) The camera adjusts the focus and releases the shutter automatically when you simply touch the subject that you want to focus on the screen. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Touch Shutter] t [On]. (On) (Off) Uses touch shutter function. Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) is not displayed in...
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Press the Fn (Function) button and select a function for the selected function opens. (Quick Navi) (NEX-6 only) Sample photo Menu Index 97GB Table of contents For viewfinder Shows only shooting information on the screen (no image). The setting screen for which you shoot using a viewfinder (sold separately for the NEX-5R). Select this option when you want to change the setting.
Press the Fn (Function) button and select a function for the selected function opens. (Quick Navi) (NEX-6 only) Sample photo Menu Index 97GB Table of contents For viewfinder Shows only shooting information on the screen (no image). The setting screen for which you shoot using a viewfinder (sold separately for the NEX-5R). Select this option when you want to change the setting.
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... on the LCD screen. Table of contents Sample photo FINDER/LCD Setting The sensors in the Electronic Viewfinder. Menu Index 133GB Auto Viewfinder (NEX-6 only) LCD Monitor (NEX-6 only) Manual (NEX-5R only) When you look into the Electronic Viewfinder, the display is being used and the camera switches the display. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [FINDER/LCD Setting] t desired...
... on the LCD screen. Table of contents Sample photo FINDER/LCD Setting The sensors in the Electronic Viewfinder. Menu Index 133GB Auto Viewfinder (NEX-6 only) LCD Monitor (NEX-6 only) Manual (NEX-5R only) When you look into the Electronic Viewfinder, the display is being used and the camera switches the display. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [FINDER/LCD Setting] t desired...
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Sample photo Menu Index 148GB On Auto focusing starts when you look through the Electronic Viewfinder. Off Auto focusing does not start when you look through an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) is attached. Notes • This item is available only when the LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor (sold separately for the NEX-5R). 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Eye-Start AF] t desired setting. Table of contents Eye-Start AF Sets whether or not to use autofocus when you look through the Electronic Viewfinder.
Sample photo Menu Index 148GB On Auto focusing starts when you look through the Electronic Viewfinder. Off Auto focusing does not start when you look through an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) is attached. Notes • This item is available only when the LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor (sold separately for the NEX-5R). 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Eye-Start AF] t desired setting. Table of contents Eye-Start AF Sets whether or not to use autofocus when you look through the Electronic Viewfinder.
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Notes • Even if [On] is connected to a device via the touch panel in the following situations: - The camera is selected, you cannot operate the camera via USB. - Off Does not allow operation using the touch panel. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Touch Operation] t desired setting. An Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) is outputting images to a connected TV. - Sample photo Menu Index 166GB Table of contents Touch Operation (NEX-5R only) Sets whether or not to operate the camera using the touch panel. On Allows operation using the touch panel. The camera is used.
Notes • Even if [On] is connected to a device via the touch panel in the following situations: - The camera is selected, you cannot operate the camera via USB. - Off Does not allow operation using the touch panel. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Touch Operation] t desired setting. An Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) is outputting images to a connected TV. - Sample photo Menu Index 166GB Table of contents Touch Operation (NEX-5R only) Sets whether or not to operate the camera using the touch panel. On Allows operation using the touch panel. The camera is used.
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Sample photo Menu Index 175GB Auto Manual Adjusts the brightness automatically. When you to adjust the brightness within the range of -1 to the ambient lighting conditions. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Viewfinder Bright.] 2 Look through the viewfinder and select the desired setting. Allows you use Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately for the NEX-5R), the brightness of contents Viewfinder Bright. Table of Electronic Viewfinder is automatically adjusted to +1.
Sample photo Menu Index 175GB Auto Manual Adjusts the brightness automatically. When you to adjust the brightness within the range of -1 to the ambient lighting conditions. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Viewfinder Bright.] 2 Look through the viewfinder and select the desired setting. Allows you use Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately for the NEX-5R), the brightness of contents Viewfinder Bright. Table of Electronic Viewfinder is automatically adjusted to +1.
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... camera is not guaranteed. • The camera is not a malfunction. Dots appear and remain on your camera. The self-timer lamp does not flash (NEX-5R only). • When the LCD screen is tilted upward about 180 degrees with [Self-portrait Self-timer] set to [On] and the camera is recommended... subject within the flash range using a model other than that you cannot restore it. The exposure value is flashing on the LCD screen or the viewfinder. • The subject is blurred. • The picture was recorded using the flash. The image is too bright or too dark for the metering...
... camera is not guaranteed. • The camera is not a malfunction. Dots appear and remain on your camera. The self-timer lamp does not flash (NEX-5R only). • When the LCD screen is tilted upward about 180 degrees with [Self-portrait Self-timer] set to [On] and the camera is recommended... subject within the flash range using a model other than that you cannot restore it. The exposure value is flashing on the LCD screen or the viewfinder. • The subject is blurred. • The picture was recorded using the flash. The image is too bright or too dark for the metering...
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... the camera, you can shoot images while looking through the Electronic Viewfinder. Notes • The LCD screen is turned off when you use the Electronic Viewfinder for what each icon indicates. Table of contents Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) (NEX-5R only) By attaching an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) to the Smart Accessory Terminal 2 of icons Only...
... the camera, you can shoot images while looking through the Electronic Viewfinder. Notes • The LCD screen is turned off when you use the Electronic Viewfinder for what each icon indicates. Table of contents Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) (NEX-5R only) By attaching an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) to the Smart Accessory Terminal 2 of icons Only...
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... Setting 104 Recover Image DB 192 Red Eye Reduction 132 Release w/o Lens 147 Remote Cdr 59 Reset Network Settings 202 Reset View on TV 122 Viewfinder Bright 175 Vividness 46 Volume Settings 128 W Warning messages 229 White Balance 105 Wide Image 177 Continued r 245GB Index Menu Sample photo Table of contents...
... Setting 104 Recover Image DB 192 Red Eye Reduction 132 Release w/o Lens 147 Remote Cdr 59 Reset Network Settings 202 Reset View on TV 122 Viewfinder Bright 175 Vividness 46 Volume Settings 128 W Warning messages 229 White Balance 105 Wide Image 177 Continued r 245GB Index Menu Sample photo Table of contents...