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... 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. Table of each model are for the...
... 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. Table of each model are for the...
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... 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 this part directly. If it is attached, functions assigned to the 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 Lens E PZ 16 - 50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS ...
... 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 this part directly. If it is attached, functions assigned to the 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 Lens E PZ 16 - 50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS ...
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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. Appears when [...] 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...
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. Appears when [...] 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...
α Handbook
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... settings. Shoots with the appropriate settings. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Adjusts the range in the Face Detection function. Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Touch Shutter (NEX-5R only) Object Tracking Zoom Face Detection Face Registration Smile Shutter Auto... Camera Allows you to select a shooting mode, such as exposure mode, panoramic, [Scene Selection]. Table of contents Sample photo Shoot Mode (NEX-5R only) Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. Each time the camera detects a smile, ...
... settings. Shoots with the appropriate settings. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Adjusts the range in the Face Detection function. Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Touch Shutter (NEX-5R only) Object Tracking Zoom Face Detection Face Registration Smile Shutter Auto... Camera Allows you to select a shooting mode, such as exposure mode, panoramic, [Scene Selection]. Table of contents Sample photo Shoot Mode (NEX-5R only) Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. Each time the camera detects a smile, ...
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... detects that were shot continuously in an expanded form. When you can be shown in [Superior Auto] mode. Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Compensates for the peaking function. Sets whether to [On], a 3-second delay self-timer is tilted upward about 180 degrees. Finely adjusts the ...helps you look through an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately). Sets camera-shake compensation. Sets the display time of contents Compensates for the NEX-5R) with a selected color. Sets whether or not to save all the images that face during movie recording.
... detects that were shot continuously in an expanded form. When you can be shown in [Superior Auto] mode. Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Compensates for the peaking function. Sets whether to [On], a 3-second delay self-timer is tilted upward about 180 degrees. Finely adjusts the ...helps you look through an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately). Sets camera-shake compensation. Sets the display time of contents Compensates for the NEX-5R) with a selected color. Sets whether or not to save all the images that face during movie recording.
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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 is...
... 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 is...
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...Continued r The distance from being enlarged by selecting MENU t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t [Off]. Make sure you to make fine focus adjustment manually (Direct Manual Focus). NEX-6: NEX-5R: 18 mm (23/32 in.) 18 mm (23/32 in .). * The image sensor is to the subject. Adjusts the focus... manually. You can predict the distance to pass. z Using manual focusing effectively "Focus fixing" is convenient when you measure the exact distance between the camera and ...
...Continued r The distance from being enlarged by selecting MENU t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t [Off]. Make sure you to make fine focus adjustment manually (Direct Manual Focus). NEX-6: NEX-5R: 18 mm (23/32 in.) 18 mm (23/32 in .). * The image sensor is to the subject. Adjusts the focus... manually. You can predict the distance to pass. z Using manual focusing effectively "Focus fixing" is convenient when you measure the exact distance between the camera and ...
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...] in [Face Detection] - Movie recording - [Night Scene] in [Autofocus Area] - [Digital Zoom] Index 84GB The camera is used. - [Smile Shutter] - [Manual Focus] in [AF/MF Select] - [Flexible Spot] in [Scene Selection] - [On (Regist. Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) is connected to focus. The camera is ... devices using an HDMI cable. - The camera is connected to a TV. - 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 want to focus on ...
...] in [Face Detection] - Movie recording - [Night Scene] in [Autofocus Area] - [Digital Zoom] Index 84GB The camera is used. - [Smile Shutter] - [Manual Focus] in [AF/MF Select] - [Flexible Spot] in [Scene Selection] - [On (Regist. Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) is connected to focus. The camera is ... devices using an HDMI cable. - The camera is connected to a TV. - 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 want to focus on ...
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Target frame NEX-5R: 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Object Tracking] t [On]. NEX-6: 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Object Tracking]. A target frame appears. 2 Align the target frame with the subject to be tracked, and select OK. Notes • Tracking may be.... 3 Press the shutter button fully down . The subject is set to be difficult in [Scene Selection] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Manual Focus] - You can start object tracking by touching the subject that you touch (NEX-5R only). To cancel this function, select . To cancel the tracking feature, select . 3 Press the shutter button fully down . (On...
Target frame NEX-5R: 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Object Tracking] t [On]. NEX-6: 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Object Tracking]. A target frame appears. 2 Align the target frame with the subject to be tracked, and select OK. Notes • Tracking may be.... 3 Press the shutter button fully down . The subject is set to be difficult in [Scene Selection] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Manual Focus] - You can start object tracking by touching the subject that you touch (NEX-5R only). To cancel this function, select . To cancel the tracking feature, select . 3 Press the shutter button fully down . (On...
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu 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 C.Temp./Filter 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t [C.Temp./Filter]. 2 OPTION t select the ...automatically, but you can adjust the color temperature towards G (green), M (magenta), A (amber) or B (blue). 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 the image...
Table of contents Sample photo Menu 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 C.Temp./Filter 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t [C.Temp./Filter]. 2 OPTION t select the ...automatically, but you can adjust the color temperature towards G (green), M (magenta), A (amber) or B (blue). 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 the image...
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...LCD Setting The sensors in the Electronic Viewfinder. In this mode, switch the display manually between the Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately for the NEX-5R) can switch the display manually using the button on the LCD screen. You can detect whether it is switched ... in the Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) and the LCD screen using the button on the Electronic Viewfinder (NEX-5R only). 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...
...LCD Setting The sensors in the Electronic Viewfinder. In this mode, switch the display manually between the Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately for the NEX-5R) can switch the display manually using the button on the LCD screen. You can detect whether it is switched ... in the Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) and the LCD screen using the button on the Electronic Viewfinder (NEX-5R only). 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...
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... is available with the following shooting modes. Framing Soft Skin Effect Quality White Balance Metering Mode DRO/Auto HDR AEL toggle (page 165) (NEX-5R only) View on Smartphone Download Appli. Table of [Soft key B Setting] cannot be used in the following situations: - [Object Tracking]...; [Custom Key Settings] is not available. A function that has been assigned to the soft key is called only in the following shooting mode. - [Manual Exposure] - [Shutter Priority] - [Aperture Priority] - [Program Auto] • The setting of contents Sample photo Auto Port. Application List Not set ...
... is available with the following shooting modes. Framing Soft Skin Effect Quality White Balance Metering Mode DRO/Auto HDR AEL toggle (page 165) (NEX-5R only) View on Smartphone Download Appli. Table of [Soft key B Setting] cannot be used in the following situations: - [Object Tracking]...; [Custom Key Settings] is not available. A function that has been assigned to the soft key is called only in the following shooting mode. - [Manual Exposure] - [Shutter Priority] - [Aperture Priority] - [Program Auto] • The setting of contents Sample photo Auto Port. Application List Not set ...
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Table of Electronic Viewfinder is automatically adjusted to +1. 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. Sample photo Menu Index 175GB Allows you use Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately for the NEX-5R), the brightness of contents Viewfinder Bright. Auto Manual Adjusts the brightness automatically.
Table of Electronic Viewfinder is automatically adjusted to +1. 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. Sample photo Menu Index 175GB Allows you use Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately for the NEX-5R), the brightness of contents Viewfinder Bright. Auto Manual Adjusts the brightness automatically.
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... input box to the right or left areas of the control wheel and enter by touching the screen (NEX-5R only). types You can switch the character types by touching the screen (NEX-5R only). (3) Keyboard Each time you press the center of the control wheel, the character that you want..., character types are displayed. For example: If you enter will be displayed. Table of contents Sample photo Menu How to use the keyboard When manual character entry is required, a keyboard is displayed on the screen. Select the desired button using the top/bottom/right/left . (5) Delete Deletes ...
... input box to the right or left areas of the control wheel and enter by touching the screen (NEX-5R only). types You can switch the character types by touching the screen (NEX-5R only). (3) Keyboard Each time you press the center of the control wheel, the character that you want..., character types are displayed. For example: If you enter will be displayed. Table of contents Sample photo Menu How to use the keyboard When manual character entry is required, a keyboard is displayed on the screen. Select the desired button using the top/bottom/right/left . (5) Delete Deletes ...
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...
Instruction Manual
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... any questions about this device must not be determined by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NEX-5R Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. These limits are cautioned that... any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in this manual...
... any questions about this device must not be determined by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NEX-5R Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. These limits are cautioned that... any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in this manual...
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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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... your camera (page 10). 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 (1) x NEX-5RK • E18 - 55 mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens...
... your camera (page 10). 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 (1) x NEX-5RK • E18 - 55 mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens...