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...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 Playback ...Shutter/Object Tracking/Touch operation off) (NEX-5R only) Wind noise reduction is only for NEX-6) Flash compensation Drive Mode Self-portrait Self-timer (NEX-5R only) Metering Mode Focus mode Focus area mode Face Detection AWB White Balance 7500K A7 G7 Soft Skin Effect ...
...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 Playback ...Shutter/Object Tracking/Touch operation off) (NEX-5R only) Wind noise reduction is only for NEX-6) Flash compensation Drive Mode Self-portrait Self-timer (NEX-5R only) Metering Mode Focus mode Focus area mode Face Detection AWB White Balance 7500K A7 G7 Soft Skin Effect ...
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...images. Index 31GB Continued r Image Size Allows you to make brightness settings such as metering mode, and color settings such as white balance. Still Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Panorama Image Size Panorama Direction Movie File Format Record Setting Selects the image size. Selects... (DISP) Finder Display(DISP) DISP Button(Monitor) Changes the information to be displayed on an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately for the NEX-5R). Selects the direction to the ambient light conditions. Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality of the entire image. Exposure...
...images. Index 31GB Continued r Image Size Allows you to make brightness settings such as metering mode, and color settings such as white balance. Still Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Panorama Image Size Panorama Direction Movie File Format Record Setting Selects the image size. Selects... (DISP) Finder Display(DISP) DISP Button(Monitor) Changes the information to be displayed on an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately for the NEX-5R). Selects the direction to the ambient light conditions. Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality of the entire image. Exposure...
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Table of contents Picture Effect You can set [Picture Effect] easily in B/W) black and white. (Retro Photo) Creates the look in [Photo Creativity]. Select the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive and artistic expression: Sample photo Menu Index 1 Set ...
Table of contents Picture Effect You can set [Picture Effect] easily in B/W) black and white. (Retro Photo) Creates the look in [Photo Creativity]. Select the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive and artistic expression: Sample photo Menu Index 1 Set ...
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.../ Color] t [Picture Effect] (page 112). You can use more picture effects and make fine adjustment with high contrast in Mono.) black and white. Index 48GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu (Soft High-key) Creates an image with the indicated atmosphere: bright, transparent, ethereal, tender, soft...an image which retains the color Blue) blue, but converts others to black and white. (Partial Color: Yellow) Creates an image which retains the color yellow, but converts others to black and white. (High Contrast Creates an image with OPTION. Also, fine adjustment is selected,...
.../ Color] t [Picture Effect] (page 112). You can use more picture effects and make fine adjustment with high contrast in Mono.) black and white. Index 48GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu (Soft High-key) Creates an image with the indicated atmosphere: bright, transparent, ethereal, tender, soft...an image which retains the color Blue) blue, but converts others to black and white. (Partial Color: Yellow) Creates an image which retains the color yellow, but converts others to black and white. (High Contrast Creates an image with OPTION. Also, fine adjustment is selected,...
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...] - [Superior Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Manual Exposure] • You can adjust the exposure in 1/3 EV steps in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use a white background. • If you want to capture a blue sky in brighter tones, set the exposure compensation to the + side. side. 52GB To make photos of...
...] - [Superior Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Manual Exposure] • You can adjust the exposure in 1/3 EV steps in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use a white background. • If you want to capture a blue sky in brighter tones, set the exposure compensation to the + side. side. 52GB To make photos of...
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... button The following functions are assigned to the Fn (Function) button by the default settings. (AF/MF Select)/ (Autofocus Mode)/ (Autofocus Area)/ (White Balance)/ (Metering Mode)/ (Picture Effect) You can switch the screen to the Fn (Function) button by pressing the Fn (Function) button. How to...by selecting MENU t [Setup] t [Function Menu Settings]. Press the center of the control wheel. Index 62GB Or, touch the desired setting (NEX-5R only). On the Quick Navi screen, select the item that are gray colored. Notes • You cannot change the settings of the items ...
... button The following functions are assigned to the Fn (Function) button by the default settings. (AF/MF Select)/ (Autofocus Mode)/ (Autofocus Area)/ (White Balance)/ (Metering Mode)/ (Picture Effect) You can switch the screen to the Fn (Function) button by pressing the Fn (Function) button. How to...by selecting MENU t [Setup] t [Function Menu Settings]. Press the center of the control wheel. Index 62GB Or, touch the desired setting (NEX-5R only). On the Quick Navi screen, select the item that are gray colored. Notes • You cannot change the settings of the items ...
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...8226; [Flash Mode] is set to [Flash Off], [Autoflash] or [Fill-flash]. • You can shoot after adjusting various functions, such as white balance, ISO, etc. Index 64GB Continued r The camera recognizes (Night Scene), (Tripod Night Scene), (Night Portrait), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (... than the exposure (shutter speed and aperture) adjusted. The advantages of contents Sample photo Menu Using functions with the mode dial (NEX-6 only) Intelligent Auto The camera analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings. 1 Set the shooting mode...
...8226; [Flash Mode] is set to [Flash Off], [Autoflash] or [Fill-flash]. • You can shoot after adjusting various functions, such as white balance, ISO, etc. Index 64GB Continued r The camera recognizes (Night Scene), (Tripod Night Scene), (Night Portrait), (Backlight), (Backlight Portrait), (... than the exposure (shutter speed and aperture) adjusted. The advantages of contents Sample photo Menu Using functions with the mode dial (NEX-6 only) Intelligent Auto The camera analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings. 1 Set the shooting mode...
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...the following situations: - z Tips for shooting a panoramic image Pan the camera in an arc with constant change such as the indication on the screen (NEX-5R only). • Panoramic images shot with W side. • Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway, so that are concentrated along a... shoot again. You pan the camera too fast or too slow. - z Playing back scrolling panoramic images You can lock the focus, exposure, and white balance. Table of the control wheel again to the camera. - Subjects with a repeating pattern such as sky, sandy beach, or lawn. - Subjects...
...the following situations: - z Tips for shooting a panoramic image Pan the camera in an arc with constant change such as the indication on the screen (NEX-5R only). • Panoramic images shot with W side. • Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway, so that are concentrated along a... shoot again. You pan the camera too fast or too slow. - z Playing back scrolling panoramic images You can lock the focus, exposure, and white balance. Table of the control wheel again to the camera. - Subjects with a repeating pattern such as sky, sandy beach, or lawn. - Subjects...
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... the focus, exposure, flash settings and perform image processing automatically. Faces)) (On) (Off) Focuses on a detected face that is set will turn white. Notes • You cannot use the [Face Detection] function. The Face Detection frame for which the focus is registered with [Face Registration]. 1 MENU...Up to 8 faces of your subjects can select the priority face to [On (Regist. The magenta frame appears on . Face Detection frame (white) When the camera detects more than 1 subject, the camera will turn green by priority. The [Zoom] feature of the camera • You...
... the focus, exposure, flash settings and perform image processing automatically. Faces)) (On) (Off) Focuses on a detected face that is set will turn white. Notes • You cannot use the [Face Detection] function. The Face Detection frame for which the focus is registered with [Face Registration]. 1 MENU...Up to 8 faces of your subjects can select the priority face to [On (Regist. The magenta frame appears on . Face Detection frame (white) When the camera detects more than 1 subject, the camera will turn green by priority. The [Zoom] feature of the camera • You...
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... photo Menu Quality Selects the compression format of [Standard] is not displayed on a computer for professional purposes. Select this software, a RAW image can readjust its white balance, color saturation, contrast, etc. File format: JPEG The image is fixed to be recorded on the images. RAW files are different from more files...
... photo Menu Quality Selects the compression format of [Standard] is not displayed on a computer for professional purposes. Select this software, a RAW image can readjust its white balance, color saturation, contrast, etc. File format: JPEG The image is fixed to be recorded on the images. RAW files are different from more files...
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... [Custom Setup]. (Custom Setup) Memorizes the basic white color (Custom white balance). Achieves the effect of CC (Color Compensation) filters for the light source (preset white balance). (Incandescent) (Fluor.: Warm White) (Fluor.: Cool White) (Fluor.: Day White) (Fluor.: Daylight) (Flash) (C.Temp./Filter) Adjusts... for photography. (Custom) Allows to change the color temperature on purpose for photographic expression. 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t desired mode. Use this feature when the color temperature of the image did not come out as you expected, or when...
... [Custom Setup]. (Custom Setup) Memorizes the basic white color (Custom white balance). Achieves the effect of CC (Color Compensation) filters for the light source (preset white balance). (Incandescent) (Fluor.: Warm White) (Fluor.: Cool White) (Fluor.: Day White) (Fluor.: Daylight) (Flash) (C.Temp./Filter) Adjusts... for photography. (Custom) Allows to change the color temperature on purpose for photographic expression. 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t desired mode. Use this feature when the color temperature of the image did not come out as you expected, or when...
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Or touch the graph on the screen (NEX-5R only). C.Temp./Filter 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t [C.Temp./Filter]. 2 OPTION t select the desired color temperature by turning the control wheel or by pressing the top/bottom/right/left parts of the ... z Effects of lighting conditions The apparent color of the control wheel or by touching the graph on the screen (NEX-5R only). Index 106GB Continued r You can adjust color temperature manually using the [White Balance] function. The higher the number, the more reddish the image, and the lower the number, the more bluish...
Or touch the graph on the screen (NEX-5R only). C.Temp./Filter 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t [C.Temp./Filter]. 2 OPTION t select the desired color temperature by turning the control wheel or by pressing the top/bottom/right/left parts of the ... z Effects of lighting conditions The apparent color of the control wheel or by touching the graph on the screen (NEX-5R only). Index 106GB Continued r You can adjust color temperature manually using the [White Balance] function. The higher the number, the more reddish the image, and the lower the number, the more bluish...
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...Error" indicates that the value is beyond the expected range, when the flash is used when the shutter button is pressed, a custom white balance is in the center, and then press the shutter button down. The shutter clicks and the calibrated values (color temperature and ...color filter) are displayed. 3 To call the custom white balance setting, MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t [Custom]. If you set the white balance again to get a more accurate white balance value. 107GB You can finely adjust the color temperature with a bright color ...
...Error" indicates that the value is beyond the expected range, when the flash is used when the shutter button is pressed, a custom white balance is in the center, and then press the shutter button down. The shutter clicks and the calibrated values (color temperature and ...color filter) are displayed. 3 To call the custom white balance setting, MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t [Custom]. If you set the white balance again to get a more accurate white balance value. 107GB You can finely adjust the color temperature with a bright color ...
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...the look of a Toy Camera photo with OPTION. (Pop Color) Creates a vivid look by heavily emphasizing primary colors, or in black Contrast Mono.) and white. 112GB Continued r Sample photo Menu (Posterization) Creates a high contrast, abstract look of an aged photo with the indicated atmosphere: bright, transparent, ethereal, .... You can set the color tone with shaded corners and pronounced colors. You can select primary colors or black and white with OPTION. (Retro Photo) Creates the look by emphasizing color tones. You can select a color with an effect filter to black and...
...the look of a Toy Camera photo with OPTION. (Pop Color) Creates a vivid look by heavily emphasizing primary colors, or in black Contrast Mono.) and white. 112GB Continued r Sample photo Menu (Posterization) Creates a high contrast, abstract look of an aged photo with the indicated atmosphere: bright, transparent, ethereal, .... You can set the color tone with shaded corners and pronounced colors. You can select primary colors or black and white with OPTION. (Retro Photo) Creates the look by emphasizing color tones. You can select a color with an effect filter to black and...
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... another image until the image processing is still processing the image that has been just shot. You can select [Picture Effect] only in black and white with rich gradation and reproduction of contents (Soft Focus) Creates an image filled with the background defocused considerably. Also, you of the effect with the...
... another image until the image processing is still processing the image that has been just shot. You can select [Picture Effect] only in black and white with rich gradation and reproduction of contents (Soft Focus) Creates an image filled with the background defocused considerably. Also, you of the effect with the...
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... image processing. Distant landscapes also stand out more. (Sunset) For shooting the beautiful red of the setting sun. (Black & White) For shooting images in a soft tone, ideally suited for shooting portraits. (Landscape) The saturation, contrast, and sharpness are softened... - [Intelligent Auto] - [Superior Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Picture Effect] (except [Off]) Index 114GB Notes • When [Black & White] is selected, you to adjust contrast, saturation, or sharpness, OPTION t desired setting. (Standard) For shooting various scenes with rich gradation and beautiful colors....
... image processing. Distant landscapes also stand out more. (Sunset) For shooting the beautiful red of the setting sun. (Black & White) For shooting images in a soft tone, ideally suited for shooting portraits. (Landscape) The saturation, contrast, and sharpness are softened... - [Intelligent Auto] - [Superior Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Picture Effect] (except [Off]) Index 114GB Notes • When [Black & White] is selected, you to adjust contrast, saturation, or sharpness, OPTION t desired setting. (Standard) For shooting various scenes with rich gradation and beautiful colors....
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... to concentrate on the composition of the subject, as it is. Setting Effect OFF Does not show images altered with effects of the exposure compensation, white balance, [Creative Style], or [Picture Effect] on the screen as the subject appears on the LCD screen. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Live View Display] t desired setting. Notes...
... to concentrate on the composition of the subject, as it is. Setting Effect OFF Does not show images altered with effects of the exposure compensation, white balance, [Creative Style], or [Picture Effect] on the screen as the subject appears on the LCD screen. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Live View Display] t desired setting. Notes...
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Enhances outlines in white. White Red Yellow Enhances outlines in red. Notes • This function cannot be set when [Peaking Level] is set to [Off]. Table of contents Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function in yellow. Enhances outlines in manual focus. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Peaking Color] t desired setting. Sample photo Menu Index 138GB
Enhances outlines in white. White Red Yellow Enhances outlines in red. Notes • This function cannot be set when [Peaking Level] is set to [Off]. Table of contents Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function in yellow. Enhances outlines in manual focus. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Peaking Color] t desired setting. Sample photo Menu Index 138GB
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Table of contents Sample photo Function Menu Settings Assigns functions to the Fn (Function) button. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Function Menu Settings] t Assigns the desired function to [Custom 1] to the Fn button AF/MF Select Autofocus Mode Autofocus Area Face Detection Smile Shutter Auto Port. Default settings Custom 1 Custom 2 Custom 3 Custom 4 Custom 5 Custom 6 Functions that can be assigned to [Custom 6]. Framing Soft Skin Effect Quality ISO White Balance Metering Mode DRO/Auto HDR Picture Effect Creative Style Flash Mode Not set Menu Index 161GB
Table of contents Sample photo Function Menu Settings Assigns functions to the Fn (Function) button. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Function Menu Settings] t Assigns the desired function to [Custom 1] to the Fn button AF/MF Select Autofocus Mode Autofocus Area Face Detection Smile Shutter Auto Port. Default settings Custom 1 Custom 2 Custom 3 Custom 4 Custom 5 Custom 6 Functions that can be assigned to [Custom 6]. Framing Soft Skin Effect Quality ISO White Balance Metering Mode DRO/Auto HDR Picture Effect Creative Style Flash Mode Not set Menu Index 161GB
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Tips Autofocus Mode Zoom Face Detection Smile Shutter Soft key B White Balance Metering Mode DRO/Auto HDR Picture Effect Creative Style Flash Mode Flash Comp. Application List Not set Picture Effect Creative Style Flash Mode Flash ... Key Settings Assigning functions to the various keys allows you to speed up operations by pressing the appropriate key on Smartphone Download Appli. AEL button (NEX-6 only) Sample photo Menu Index Func. MF Assist View on the shooting information screen. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Custom Key Settings] t Assigns functions to the soft keys...
Tips Autofocus Mode Zoom Face Detection Smile Shutter Soft key B White Balance Metering Mode DRO/Auto HDR Picture Effect Creative Style Flash Mode Flash Comp. Application List Not set Picture Effect Creative Style Flash Mode Flash ... Key Settings Assigning functions to the various keys allows you to speed up operations by pressing the appropriate key on Smartphone Download Appli. AEL button (NEX-6 only) Sample photo Menu Index Func. MF Assist View on the shooting information screen. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Custom Key Settings] t Assigns functions to the soft keys...