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... product. Term: For a period of one (1) year from your exclusive remedies. It is required. This Limited Warranty does not cover Sony products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables (such as set forth below. It does not cover technical assistance for hardware ...the product. Some states do not allow limitations on your rights and obligations with the Product. SONY® DSLR Cameras and Lenses for DSLR Camera LIMITED INARRANT'f (us Only, Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrantsthis product against defects in material or workmanship for the time periods and as fuses or ...
... product. Term: For a period of one (1) year from your exclusive remedies. It is required. This Limited Warranty does not cover Sony products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables (such as set forth below. It does not cover technical assistance for hardware ...the product. Some states do not allow limitations on your rights and obligations with the Product. SONY® DSLR Cameras and Lenses for DSLR Camera LIMITED INARRANT'f (us Only, Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrantsthis product against defects in material or workmanship for the time periods and as fuses or ...
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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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Search for information in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the camera How to use . Marks and notations used as examples of pictures in a listing of menu items. Search for information by sample photos. The default setting ... use this handbook Click on a button at upper right on using this handbook, the sequence of operations is useful to the correct operation of the camera. Operate the camera in this handbook In this...
Search for information in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the camera How to use . Marks and notations used as examples of pictures in a listing of menu items. Search for information by sample photos. The default setting ... use this handbook Click on a button at upper right on using this handbook, the sequence of operations is useful to the correct operation of the camera. Operate the camera in this handbook In this...
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Sample photo 7 Identifying parts 13 List of icons on the screen 20 Basic operations Operating the camera 23 Menu 29 Shooting images 36 Playing back images 39 Deleting images 41 Using the Photo Creativity function Photo Creativity 42 Bkground Defocus 43 Brightness 44 Color 45 Vividness 46 Picture Effect 47 3GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Sample photo 7 Identifying parts 13 List of icons on the screen 20 Basic operations Operating the camera 23 Menu 29 Shooting images 36 Playing back images 39 Deleting images 41 Using the Photo Creativity function Photo Creativity 42 Bkground Defocus 43 Brightness 44 Color 45 Vividness 46 Picture Effect 47 3GB Continued r
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...menu Shoot Mode (NEX-5R only 30 Camera 30 Image Size 31 Brightness/Color 31 Playback 32 Application 32 Setup 32 Connecting with other equipment Viewing images on a TV 203 Using with your computer 206 Using the software 208 Connecting the camera to the computer 211... Creating a movie disc 213 Printing still images 217 Adding functions to the camera Adding functions to the camera (Application downloading 218 Launching the downloaded application 221 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 222...
...menu Shoot Mode (NEX-5R only 30 Camera 30 Image Size 31 Brightness/Color 31 Playback 32 Application 32 Setup 32 Connecting with other equipment Viewing images on a TV 203 Using with your computer 206 Using the software 208 Connecting the camera to the computer 211... Creating a movie disc 213 Printing still images 217 Adding functions to the camera Adding functions to the camera (Application downloading 218 Launching the downloaded application 221 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 222...
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...Others Using the camera abroad 232 Memory card 233 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 235 Battery 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...
...Others Using the camera abroad 232 Memory card 233 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 235 Battery 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...
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... (page 9) Shooting landscapes (page 10) Shooting sunset/night scenes (page 11) Shooting fast moving subjects (page 12) If you click on the screen of the camera. Refer to the page describing the function recommended for details of operation. See the pages in addition to capture in a photo, but how can I want...
... (page 9) Shooting landscapes (page 10) Shooting sunset/night scenes (page 11) Shooting fast moving subjects (page 12) If you click on the screen of the camera. Refer to the page describing the function recommended for details of operation. See the pages in addition to capture in a photo, but how can I want...
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Table of contents Sample photo Shooting macro photos 43 Defocusing the background (43) 105 Adjusting the color to indoor light (105) 68 Flowers (68) 109 Lowering the amount of flash light (109) 79 Focusing manually (79) 52 Shooting subjects in better brightness (52) 60 Preventing camera-shake for indoor shots (60) 52 Making food look appealing (52) Menu Index 9GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Shooting macro photos 43 Defocusing the background (43) 105 Adjusting the color to indoor light (105) 68 Flowers (68) 109 Lowering the amount of flash light (109) 79 Focusing manually (79) 52 Shooting subjects in better brightness (52) 60 Preventing camera-shake for indoor shots (60) 52 Making food look appealing (52) Menu Index 9GB Continued r
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Table of contents Sample photo Shooting sunset/night scenes 68 Holding the camera by hand (68) 68 Shooting the red of the sunset beautifully (68) 73 Fireworks (73) 77 Trail of light (77) 58 The same scene in different brightness (58) 43 Defocusing the background (43) 56 Preventing camera-shake (56) Menu Index 11GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Shooting sunset/night scenes 68 Holding the camera by hand (68) 68 Shooting the red of the sunset beautifully (68) 73 Fireworks (73) 77 Trail of light (77) 58 The same scene in different brightness (58) 43 Defocusing the background (43) 56 Preventing camera-shake (56) Menu Index 11GB Continued r
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Table of contents Sample photo Shooting fast moving subjects 83 Following a moving subject (83) 79 Shooting the subject approaching the camera (79) 74 Expressing vigorous action (74) 55 Capturing the best moment (55) Menu Index 12GB
Table of contents Sample photo Shooting fast moving subjects 83 Following a moving subject (83) 79 Shooting the subject approaching the camera (79) 74 Expressing vigorous action (74) 55 Capturing the best moment (55) Menu Index 12GB
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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) • Not attached to the camera at the factory. D Eye sensor (NEX-6 only) E Wi-Fi sensor (built-in) F Charge lamp G Micro USB terminal (211) H HDMI terminal (203) I LCD screen (NEX-6 only) / LCD screen/Touch panel (NEX-5R only) J (Flash...
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) • Not attached to the camera at the factory. D Eye sensor (NEX-6 only) E Wi-Fi sensor (built-in) F Charge lamp G Micro USB terminal (211) H HDMI terminal (203) I LCD screen (NEX-6 only) / LCD screen/Touch panel (NEX-5R only) J (Flash...
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... LCD screen after Self-portrait shooting, lower the LCD screen completely until it fits against the camera body, then slide the LCD screen upward until both the bottoms of contents Sample photo Menu Index z LCD screen NEX-6: • You can adjust the LCD screen to an easily viewable angle and shoot from...
... LCD screen after Self-portrait shooting, lower the LCD screen completely until it fits against the camera body, then slide the LCD screen upward until both the bottoms of contents Sample photo Menu Index z LCD screen NEX-6: • You can adjust the LCD screen to an easily viewable angle and shoot from...
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...when you close the cover. Table of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. F Tripod socket hole • Use a tripod with a screw length of contents Sample photo NEX-6 NEX-5R A Battery/memory card cover B Access lamp C Memory card insertion slot D Battery compartment E ...Connection plate cover • Use this when using screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods using ...
...when you close the cover. Table of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. F Tripod socket hole • Use a tripod with a screw length of contents Sample photo NEX-6 NEX-5R A Battery/memory card cover B Access lamp C Memory card insertion slot D Battery compartment E ...Connection plate cover • Use this when using screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods using ...
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... charge in progress AF illuminator Live view Continued r 20GB You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the screen to indicate the camera status.
... charge in progress AF illuminator Live view Continued r 20GB You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the screen to indicate the camera status.
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Menu Index 23GB Continued r NEX-6 NEX-5R Control dial Control dial Soft keys Control wheel Soft keys Control wheel Control wheel When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Exposure Comp.), (Drive Mode), and (ISO) functions are assigned to the control wheel. Table of contents Sample photo Basic operations Operating the camera The control wheel, control dial, soft key and touch panel (NEX-5R only) allow you to the control wheel. When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to use various functions of the camera.
Menu Index 23GB Continued r NEX-6 NEX-5R Control dial Control dial Soft keys Control wheel Soft keys Control wheel Control wheel When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Exposure Comp.), (Drive Mode), and (ISO) functions are assigned to the control wheel. Table of contents Sample photo Basic operations Operating the camera The control wheel, control dial, soft key and touch panel (NEX-5R only) allow you to the control wheel. When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to use various functions of the camera.
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... right corner of the screen, press soft key B. The assigned role (function) of each soft key is shown on Smartphone) button. You can operate the camera intuitively by the icon or the function shown on the screen to select it . Slide your finger across the screen to scroll down to hidden... out of view. Index 26GB Continued r To use the function shown at the center, press the center of the control wheel (soft key C). B Touch panel (NEX-5R only) You can assign the functions to the soft key B (page 163). Sliding your finger across the screen scrolls the items. Items on the...
... right corner of the screen, press soft key B. The assigned role (function) of each soft key is shown on Smartphone) button. You can operate the camera intuitively by the icon or the function shown on the screen to select it . Slide your finger across the screen to scroll down to hidden... out of view. Index 26GB Continued r To use the function shown at the center, press the center of the control wheel (soft key C). B Touch panel (NEX-5R only) You can assign the functions to the soft key B (page 163). Sliding your finger across the screen scrolls the items. Items on the...
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...Keep turning or pressing the top/ Slide your finger up or down on the playback screen. Operating the touch panel while the hand holding the camera is using the control wheel, or by one or the other is touching and sliding your finger across the screen (Touch panel). Table of ...contents Sample photo Operations (NEX-5R only) You can be performed only using one is also touching the screen elsewhere. 27GB Continued r adjust the defocusing level Slide the indicator ...
...Keep turning or pressing the top/ Slide your finger up or down on the playback screen. Operating the touch panel while the hand holding the camera is using the control wheel, or by one or the other is touching and sliding your finger across the screen (Touch panel). Table of ...contents Sample photo Operations (NEX-5R only) You can be performed only using one is also touching the screen elsewhere. 27GB Continued r adjust the defocusing level Slide the indicator ...
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NEX-6 NEX-5R 1 Select MENU. 2 Select the desired item by pressing the top/bottom/right/left parts of the control wheel, and then press the center. 3 Following ... Control wheel Notes • The application downloading function may not be available in the menu Menu You can set up the basic settings for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as shooting, playback, or other operations. Table of the control wheel to make your choice. Menu Index 29GB Continued...
NEX-6 NEX-5R 1 Select MENU. 2 Select the desired item by pressing the top/bottom/right/left parts of the control wheel, and then press the center. 3 Following ... Control wheel Notes • The application downloading function may not be available in the menu Menu You can set up the basic settings for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as shooting, playback, or other operations. Table of the control wheel to make your choice. Menu Index 29GB Continued...
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...Detection Face Registration Smile Shutter Auto Port. Detects people's faces automatically, and adjusts focus and exposure to express the movement of the camera. The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Selects the area to be given priority in... the focus. Table of contents Sample photo Shoot Mode (NEX-5R only) Allows you to access all shooting tips. Adjusts the shutter speed to...
...Detection Face Registration Smile Shutter Auto Port. Detects people's faces automatically, and adjusts focus and exposure to express the movement of the camera. The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Selects the area to be given priority in... the focus. Table of contents Sample photo Shoot Mode (NEX-5R only) Allows you to access all shooting tips. Adjusts the shutter speed to...
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...be displayed on the LCD screen. Brightness/Color Allows you to the ambient light conditions. Shoots with the desired effects to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Selects the image processing method. Still Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Panorama Image Size Panorama Direction Movie File ...information to select the kind of panoramic images. Selects AVCHD or MP4. Sets the ISO sensitivity. Selects the method used for the NEX-5R). Allows you to be displayed on the LCD screen when you to be displayed on an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately for measuring...
...be displayed on the LCD screen. Brightness/Color Allows you to the ambient light conditions. Shoots with the desired effects to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Selects the image processing method. Still Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Panorama Image Size Panorama Direction Movie File ...information to select the kind of panoramic images. Selects AVCHD or MP4. Sets the ISO sensitivity. Selects the method used for the NEX-5R). Allows you to be displayed on the LCD screen when you to be displayed on an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately for measuring...