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... page to jump to use. This is useful to the correct operation of the camera. Search for information by function. Search for information in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the camera How to use this handbook Click on a button at upper right on using...
... page to jump to use. This is useful to the correct operation of the camera. Search for information by function. Search for information in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the camera How to use this handbook Click on a button at upper right on using...
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Using functions with the mode dial (NEX-6 only) Intelligent Auto 64 Superior Auto 66 Scene Selection 68 Sweep Panorama 70 Manual Exposure 72 Shutter Priority 74 Aperture Priority 75 Program Auto 76 Using functions with the control wheel DISP (Display Contents 49 (Exposure Comp 52 (Drive Mode 53 (ISO 60 (Image Index 61 Using functions with the Fn button Fn (Function) button 62 Using functions with the AEL button (NEX-6 only) AEL button (NEX-6 only 63 4GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Using functions with the mode dial (NEX-6 only) Intelligent Auto 64 Superior Auto 66 Scene Selection 68 Sweep Panorama 70 Manual Exposure 72 Shutter Priority 74 Aperture Priority 75 Program Auto 76 Using functions with the control wheel DISP (Display Contents 49 (Exposure Comp 52 (Drive Mode 53 (ISO 60 (Image Index 61 Using functions with the Fn button Fn (Function) button 62 Using functions with the AEL button (NEX-6 only) AEL button (NEX-6 only 63 4GB Continued r
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... 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. Table of each model are for the NEX-6 unless otherwise noted. The main characteristics of contents Sample photo Others Using the camera...
... 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. Table of each model are for the NEX-6 unless otherwise noted. The main characteristics of contents Sample photo Others Using the camera...
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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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...Zooming/Focusing ring change according to the Zooming/Focusing ring (Autofocus) Zoom (DMF (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 Menu Index z Using the Zooming/Focusing ring When an ...E PZ 16 - 50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens is dirty, wipe it off with NEX-6L/6Y/5RL/5RY) A Zooming/Focusing ring B Zooming ...
...Zooming/Focusing ring change according to the Zooming/Focusing ring (Autofocus) Zoom (DMF (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 Menu Index z Using the Zooming/Focusing ring When an ...E PZ 16 - 50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens is dirty, wipe it off with NEX-6L/6Y/5RL/5RY) A Zooming/Focusing ring B Zooming ...
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...D Display Indication Level Phase Detection AF ranging points z 1/125 F3.5 ±0.0 ±0.0 Focus status Shutter speed Aperture value Metered manual Exposure compensation ISO400 ISO sensitivity AE lock Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) 2012-1-1 9:30AM Recorded... date/time of the image 12/12 Image number/Number of contents Touch shutter ON/OFF switch (NEX-5R only) Histogram 22GB Index Menu Sample photo Table of images in the view mode Appears when HDR did not work on the image....
...D Display Indication Level Phase Detection AF ranging points z 1/125 F3.5 ±0.0 ±0.0 Focus status Shutter speed Aperture value Metered manual Exposure compensation ISO400 ISO sensitivity AE lock Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) 2012-1-1 9:30AM Recorded... date/time of the image 12/12 Image number/Number of contents Touch shutter ON/OFF switch (NEX-5R only) Histogram 22GB Index Menu Sample photo Table of images in the view mode Appears when HDR did not work on the image....
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... the background. Adjusts the range in the Face Detection function. Keeps the focus on . Table of contents Sample photo Shoot Mode (NEX-5R only) Allows you to select a shooting mode, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket shooting. Menu Index Camera ...except for the exposure (shutter speed and aperture). The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. You can enjoy automatic shooting with a more impressive composition. Shoots with preset settings according to be focused on a subject while...
... the background. Adjusts the range in the Face Detection function. Keeps the focus on . Table of contents Sample photo Shoot Mode (NEX-5R only) Allows you to select a shooting mode, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket shooting. Menu Index Camera ...except for the exposure (shutter speed and aperture). The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. You can enjoy automatic shooting with a more impressive composition. Shoots with preset settings according to be focused on a subject while...
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... (sold separately for the peaking function. Sets the shooting mode when the LCD screen is no lens. Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Sets the noise reduction processing for the shaded corners of the screen. Sets whether or not to preferentially-track a certain face or not... Distortion Face Priority Tracking Auto Slow Shutter Movie Audio Rec Wind Noise Reduct. Enhances the outline of contents Sets the color used for the NEX-5R) with a selected color. Zooms an image with higher magnification than Digital Zoom. Sets the length of the screen. Sets whether or...
... (sold separately for the peaking function. Sets the shooting mode when the LCD screen is no lens. Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Sets the noise reduction processing for the shaded corners of the screen. Sets whether or not to preferentially-track a certain face or not... Distortion Face Priority Tracking Auto Slow Shutter Movie Audio Rec Wind Noise Reduct. Enhances the outline of contents Sets the color used for the NEX-5R) with a selected color. Zooms an image with higher magnification than Digital Zoom. Sets the length of the screen. Sets whether or...
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... the memory card. Access Point Settings You can change the device name under Wi-Fi Direct. Edit Device Name You can register your access point manually. Upload Settings Network Settings Sets the upload function of still images on Smartphone]. WPS Push You can register the access point to which still images...
... the memory card. Access Point Settings You can change the device name under Wi-Fi Direct. Edit Device Name You can register your access point manually. Upload Settings Network Settings Sets the upload function of still images on Smartphone]. WPS Push You can register the access point to which still images...
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...; To shoot subjects in vivid colors, set the exposure compensation to use [Exposure Comp.] when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Superior Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Manual Exposure] • You can adjust the exposure between -3.0 EV and +3.0 EV, only a value between -2.0 EV and +2.0 EV with the equivalent image brightness appears on the...
...; To shoot subjects in vivid colors, set the exposure compensation to use [Exposure Comp.] when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Superior Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Manual Exposure] • You can adjust the exposure between -3.0 EV and +3.0 EV, only a value between -2.0 EV and +2.0 EV with the equivalent image brightness appears on the...
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... control wheel t [Bracket: Cont.]. Table of deviation (steps) from base, to darker, and then to take a self-portrait (NEX-5R only) • The last shot is shown on the auto review. • In [Manual Exposure], the exposure is shifted by adjusting the shutter speed. • When you adjust the exposure, the exposure...
... control wheel t [Bracket: Cont.]. Table of deviation (steps) from base, to darker, and then to take a self-portrait (NEX-5R only) • The last shot is shown on the auto review. • In [Manual Exposure], the exposure is shifted by adjusting the shutter speed. • When you adjust the exposure, the exposure...
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...You can set between ISO100 and ISO3200. • For movie shooting, the maximum ISO sensitivity you change the exposure mode to [Manual Exposure] with an appropriate brightness even under insufficient exposure. If you can record smooth images. Even when the exposure is ISO6400. ..., too. Sets the sensitivity to light of the imaging sensor. You should take camera-shake or movement of contents Sample photo Menu Using functions in [Manual Exposure]. Notes • [ISO AUTO] is selected when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Superior Auto] - [Scene Selection] -...
...You can set between ISO100 and ISO3200. • For movie shooting, the maximum ISO sensitivity you change the exposure mode to [Manual Exposure] with an appropriate brightness even under insufficient exposure. If you can record smooth images. Even when the exposure is ISO6400. ..., too. Sets the sensitivity to light of the imaging sensor. You should take camera-shake or movement of contents Sample photo Menu Using functions in [Manual Exposure]. Notes • [ISO AUTO] is selected when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Superior Auto] - [Scene Selection] -...
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Toward +: Images become darker. 0: Appropriate exposure analyzed by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. 1 Set the shooting mode to [Manual Exposure]. 2 Turn the control wheel to [ISO 100] in [Flash Mode]. When you do not fire the flash, push down the flash. • The (SteadyShot ...warning) indicator does not appear in manual exposure mode. • The ISO setting [ISO AUTO] is set to select shutter speed. Check the exposure value at "MM" (metered...
Toward +: Images become darker. 0: Appropriate exposure analyzed by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. 1 Set the shooting mode to [Manual Exposure]. 2 Turn the control wheel to [ISO 100] in [Flash Mode]. When you do not fire the flash, push down the flash. • The (SteadyShot ...warning) indicator does not appear in manual exposure mode. • The ISO setting [ISO AUTO] is set to select shutter speed. Check the exposure value at "MM" (metered...
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As long as fireworks. 1 Set the shooting mode to [Manual Exposure]. 2 Turn the control wheel counterclockwise until [BULB] is recommended that the shutter was open . BULB is suitable for shooting trails of light, such as ...
As long as fireworks. 1 Set the shooting mode to [Manual Exposure]. 2 Turn the control wheel counterclockwise until [BULB] is recommended that the shutter was open . BULB is suitable for shooting trails of light, such as ...
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You can adjust the shutter speed when focusing manually during movie recording. 1 Set the shooting mode to make more natural and dynamic image. When a slower shutter speed is used , a moving subject in shutter speed ...
You can adjust the shutter speed when focusing manually during movie recording. 1 Set the shooting mode to make more natural and dynamic image. When a slower shutter speed is used , a moving subject in shutter speed ...
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... LCD screen may differ from the actual image being shot. • When using an A-mount lens (sold separately), you can adjust the aperture when focusing manually during movie recording. 1 Set the shooting mode to obtain proper exposure.
... LCD screen may differ from the actual image being shot. • When using an A-mount lens (sold separately), you can adjust the aperture when focusing manually during movie recording. 1 Set the shooting mode to obtain proper exposure.
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...NEX-6: NEX-5R: 18 mm (23/32 in.) 18 mm (23/32 in .). * The image sensor is the part that converts the light source to a digital signal. • If the subject is enlarged automatically to pass. You can predict the distance to the subject. Adjusts the focus manually... selected, the image is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the horizontal line. Notes • If you to make fine focus adjustment manually (Direct Manual Focus). After focusing automatically, make the subject look clearer. The distance from being enlarged by selecting MENU t [Setup] t [MF Assist]...
...NEX-6: NEX-5R: 18 mm (23/32 in.) 18 mm (23/32 in .). * The image sensor is the part that converts the light source to a digital signal. • If the subject is enlarged automatically to pass. You can predict the distance to the subject. Adjusts the focus manually... selected, the image is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the horizontal line. Notes • If you to make fine focus adjustment manually (Direct Manual Focus). After focusing automatically, make the subject look clearer. The distance from being enlarged by selecting MENU t [Setup] t [MF Assist]...
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...8226; [Autofocus Mode] is attached, functions assigned to the Zooming/Focusing ring change according to [Single-shot AF]. Table of contents Sample photo DMF (Direct Manual Focus) 1 MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t [DMF]. 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically. 3 Keep the ...focusing ring of the lens to the Zooming/Focusing ring (Autofocus) Zoom (DMF (Direct manual focus)) Before pressing the shutter button halfway down: Zoom While pressing the shutter button halfway down: Focus (Manual Focus) Focus Menu Index 80GB z Using an E PZ 16 - 50 mm F3.5-5.6...
...8226; [Autofocus Mode] is attached, functions assigned to the Zooming/Focusing ring change according to [Single-shot AF]. Table of contents Sample photo DMF (Direct Manual Focus) 1 MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t [DMF]. 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically. 3 Keep the ...focusing ring of the lens to the Zooming/Focusing ring (Autofocus) Zoom (DMF (Direct manual focus)) Before pressing the shutter button halfway down: Zoom While pressing the shutter button halfway down: Focus (Manual Focus) Focus Menu Index 80GB z Using an E PZ 16 - 50 mm F3.5-5.6...
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...(Touch shutter ON) and the touch shutter shooting becomes available. 3 Touch the subject on the screen. The Auto Focus area is used. - [Smile Shutter] - [Manual Focus] in [AF/MF Select] - [Flexible Spot] in [Touch Operation] - [Sweep Panorama] - Table 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 touched. Movie recording - [Night ...
...(Touch shutter ON) and the touch shutter shooting becomes available. 3 Touch the subject on the screen. The Auto Focus area is used. - [Smile Shutter] - [Manual Focus] in [AF/MF Select] - [Flexible Spot] in [Touch Operation] - [Sweep Panorama] - Table 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 touched. Movie recording - [Night ...
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... is set to [Off] and [Object Tracking] is invalid. • You cannot use [Object Tracking] with the subject to [On]. Target frame NEX-5R: 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Object Tracking] t [On]. To cancel this function, select . The camera starts tracking the subject. To ... • Tracking may be difficult in the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight], [Anti Motion Blur] in [Scene Selection] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Manual Focus] - NEX-6: 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Object Tracking]. The subject is moving subject. To cancel the tracking feature, select . 3 Press the shutter button fully down...
... is set to [Off] and [Object Tracking] is invalid. • You cannot use [Object Tracking] with the subject to [On]. Target frame NEX-5R: 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Object Tracking] t [On]. To cancel this function, select . The camera starts tracking the subject. To ... • Tracking may be difficult in the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight], [Anti Motion Blur] in [Scene Selection] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Manual Focus] - NEX-6: 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Object Tracking]. The subject is moving subject. To cancel the tracking feature, select . 3 Press the shutter button fully down...