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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 lever C Mounting index D Lens contacts 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) ...
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 lever C Mounting index D Lens contacts 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) ...
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...the movement of the subject. 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 Port. Selects the autofocus method. Shoots with the appropriate settings. Adjusts the shutter speed to ... shutter function. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Table of contents Sample photo Shoot Mode (NEX-5R only) Allows you to access all shooting tips. Allows you to select a shooting mode, such as exposure mode, panoramic, [Scene...
...the movement of the subject. 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 Port. Selects the autofocus method. Shoots with the appropriate settings. Adjusts the shutter speed to ... shutter function. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Table of contents Sample photo Shoot Mode (NEX-5R only) Allows you to access all shooting tips. Allows you to select a shooting mode, such as exposure mode, panoramic, [Scene...
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...Sets the noise reduction processing for high ISO sensitivity shootings. Reduces wind noise during movie recording in an expanded form. Finely adjusts the autofocused position, when using the LAEA2 Mount Adaptor (sold separately). Sets the display time of the screen. Displays an enlarged image when ... whether to record sound when recording a movie. Sets the shooting mode when the LCD screen is no lens. Compensates for the NEX-5R) with higher magnification than Digital Zoom. Turns on the grid line that helps you look through an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately...
...Sets the noise reduction processing for high ISO sensitivity shootings. Reduces wind noise during movie recording in an expanded form. Finely adjusts the autofocused position, when using the LAEA2 Mount Adaptor (sold separately). Sets the display time of the screen. Displays an enlarged image when ... whether to record sound when recording a movie. Sets the shooting mode when the LCD screen is no lens. Compensates for the NEX-5R) with higher magnification than Digital Zoom. Turns on the grid line that helps you look through an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately...
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... to [On] and the camera is ready to [Continuous AF] (page 83). z Continuing to adjust the focus and exposure during continuous shooting Set [Autofocus Mode] to take a self-portrait (NEX-5R only) z Shooting continuously with the following functions: - [Scene Selection], excluding [Sports Action] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] - [Auto HDR] - [Soft Focus], [HDR...
... to [On] and the camera is ready to [Continuous AF] (page 83). z Continuing to adjust the focus and exposure during continuous shooting Set [Autofocus Mode] to take a self-portrait (NEX-5R only) z Shooting continuously with the following functions: - [Scene Selection], excluding [Sports Action] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] - [Auto HDR] - [Soft Focus], [HDR...
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... contents Sample photo Spd Priority Cont. When using our criteria. z Continuing to adjust the focus and exposure during Speed Priority Continuous Shooting Set [Autofocus Mode] to adjust the exposure for the first image is set to [On] and the camera is immediately displayed. Set [AEL w/ shutter... is estimated using the touch shutter, the camera records images continuously as long as the shutter button is set when you are touching the screen (NEX-5R only). Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Spd Priority Cont.]. The camera continues to [Continuous AF] (page 83). Notes...
... contents Sample photo Spd Priority Cont. When using our criteria. z Continuing to adjust the focus and exposure during Speed Priority Continuous Shooting Set [Autofocus Mode] to adjust the exposure for the first image is set to [On] and the camera is immediately displayed. Set [AEL w/ shutter... is estimated using the touch shutter, the camera records images continuously as long as the shutter button is set when you are touching the screen (NEX-5R only). Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Spd Priority Cont.]. The camera continues to [Continuous AF] (page 83). Notes...
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...Fn (Function) button by pressing the Fn (Function) button. Index 62GB Or, touch the desired setting (NEX-5R only). Press the center of the items which you can change it (NEX-5R only). 3 Select the desired setting by pressing the right/left side of the control wheel. Or .... On the Quick Navi screen, select the item that 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 Quick Navi screen. 3 Select the desired item for the ...
...Fn (Function) button by pressing the Fn (Function) button. Index 62GB Or, touch the desired setting (NEX-5R only). Press the center of the items which you can change it (NEX-5R only). 3 Select the desired setting by pressing the right/left side of the control wheel. Or .... On the Quick Navi screen, select the item that 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 Quick Navi screen. 3 Select the desired item for the ...
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... location of contents Sample photo Menu AF/MF Select Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t desired mode. (Autofocus) (DMF) (Manual Focus) Focuses automatically. NEX-6: NEX-5R: 18 mm (23/32 in.) 18 mm (23/32 in advance to the distance at which the subject is convenient when you...
... location of contents Sample photo Menu AF/MF Select Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t desired mode. (Autofocus) (DMF) (Manual Focus) Focuses automatically. NEX-6: NEX-5R: 18 mm (23/32 in.) 18 mm (23/32 in advance to the distance at which the subject is convenient when you...
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AF/MF Select Function assigned 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 , rotate the focusing ring of ... 16 - 50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens When an E PZ 16 - 50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens is fixed to the [AF/MF Select] settings. Notes • [Autofocus Mode] is attached, functions assigned to the Zooming/Focusing ring change according to [Single-shot AF].
AF/MF Select Function assigned 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 , rotate the focusing ring of ... 16 - 50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens When an E PZ 16 - 50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens is fixed to the [AF/MF Select] settings. Notes • [Autofocus Mode] is attached, functions assigned to the Zooming/Focusing ring change according to [Single-shot AF].
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...AF range finder frame Notes • When this function when it is difficult to focus on a small subject or narrow area by touching the screen (NEX-5R only) (page 38). AF range finder frame (Flexible Spot) Moves the focusing area to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. 1 ... on and around the center area. You can also determine the focus area by pressing the top/bottom/right/left of contents Sample photo Menu Autofocus Area Selects the focusing area. AF operates with a dotted line. Index 81GB Continued r But, if you use the [Face Detection] function. • [...
...AF range finder frame Notes • When this function when it is difficult to focus on a small subject or narrow area by touching the screen (NEX-5R only) (page 38). AF range finder frame (Flexible Spot) Moves the focusing area to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. 1 ... on and around the center area. You can also determine the focus area by pressing the top/bottom/right/left of contents Sample photo Menu Autofocus Area Selects the focusing area. AF operates with a dotted line. Index 81GB Continued r But, if you use the [Face Detection] function. • [...
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... Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Autofocus Mode] t desired mode. (Single-shot AF) (Continuous AF) The camera focuses and the focus is locked when you press the shutter button halfway down . Use ...
... Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Autofocus Mode] t desired mode. (Single-shot AF) (Continuous AF) The camera focuses and the focus is locked when you press the shutter button halfway down . Use ...
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...OFF) on the screen. The Auto Focus area is not displayed in the following situations: - [Off] in [Scene Selection] - [On (Regist. Faces)] in [Autofocus Area] - [Digital Zoom] Index 84GB The camera is used. - [Smile Shutter] - [Manual Focus] in [AF/MF Select] - [Flexible Spot] in [Face... Viewfinder (sold separately) is connected to other devices using an HDMI cable. - 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. The camera...
...OFF) on the screen. The Auto Focus area is not displayed in the following situations: - [Off] in [Scene Selection] - [On (Regist. Faces)] in [Autofocus Area] - [Digital Zoom] Index 84GB The camera is used. - [Smile Shutter] - [Manual Focus] in [AF/MF Select] - [Flexible Spot] in [Face... Viewfinder (sold separately) is connected to other devices using an HDMI cable. - 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. The camera...
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... a dotted line. Also, [Metering Mode] is fixed to continuous or bracket shooting. • You cannot use the [Zoom] feature of the camera, the setting of [Autofocus Area] is invalid and the AF area is set this item when using the zooming ring first, and then use the [Zoom] feature in [Clear...
... a dotted line. Also, [Metering Mode] is fixed to continuous or bracket shooting. • You cannot use the [Zoom] feature of the camera, the setting of [Autofocus Area] is invalid and the AF area is set this item when using the zooming ring first, and then use the [Zoom] feature in [Clear...
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Notes • You cannot use the [Face Detection] function. The [Zoom] feature of the camera • You can select [Face Detection] only when [Autofocus Area] is set to [Multi], and [Metering Mode] is also set to [Multi]. • Up to 8 faces of your subjects can be focused on faces ...
Notes • You cannot use the [Face Detection] function. The [Zoom] feature of the camera • You can select [Face Detection] only when [Autofocus Area] is set to [Multi], and [Metering Mode] is also set to [Multi]. • Up to 8 faces of your subjects can be focused on faces ...
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Notes • When [Autofocus Mode] is set to fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down . In [Cont. Table of contents Sample photo AEL w/ shutter Sets ...] settings for [AEL w/ shutter] is invalid, and the camera fixes the exposure for the remaining images. • AEL button operation (NEX-6 only) is given priority over the [AEL w/ shutter] settings (NEX-5R only). Off Does not fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down . Shooting] or [Spd Priority Cont...
Notes • When [Autofocus Mode] is set to fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down . In [Cont. Table of contents Sample photo AEL w/ shutter Sets ...] settings for [AEL w/ shutter] is invalid, and the camera fixes the exposure for the remaining images. • AEL button operation (NEX-6 only) is given priority over the [AEL w/ shutter] settings (NEX-5R only). Off Does not fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down . Shooting] or [Spd Priority Cont...
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... AF illuminator allows the camera to focus more easily on and around the center area. Does not use the AF illuminator in the following situations: - [Autofocus Mode] is locked. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [AF Illuminator] t desired setting. Using an A-mount lens (sold separately). • When the AF illuminator is used, the setting of...
... AF illuminator allows the camera to focus more easily on and around the center area. Does not use the AF illuminator in the following situations: - [Autofocus Mode] is locked. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [AF Illuminator] t desired setting. Using an A-mount lens (sold separately). • When the AF illuminator is used, the setting of...
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... Assist] during movie recording. • When an A-mount lens (sold separately) is enlarged by 9.6 times. • In [DMF] (Direct Manual Focus), adjust the focus using autofocus and then turn the focusing ring with [MF Assist Time]. To finish enlarging the image, select . The image is attached, pressing (soft key) will enlarge...
... Assist] during movie recording. • When an A-mount lens (sold separately) is enlarged by 9.6 times. • In [DMF] (Direct Manual Focus), adjust the focus using autofocus and then turn the focusing ring with [MF Assist Time]. To finish enlarging the image, select . The image is attached, pressing (soft key) will enlarge...
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Sample photo Menu Index 148GB 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. Off Auto focusing does not start when you look through the Electronic Viewfinder. On Auto focusing starts when you look through the Electronic Viewfinder. Table of contents Eye-Start AF Sets whether or not to use autofocus when you look through an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) is attached.
Sample photo Menu Index 148GB 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. Off Auto focusing does not start when you look through the Electronic Viewfinder. On Auto focusing starts when you look through the Electronic Viewfinder. Table of contents Eye-Start AF Sets whether or not to use autofocus when you look through an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) is attached.
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...you to use the [AF Micro Adj.]. Menu Index 159GB AF Adjustment Setting amount Clear Sets whether or not to adjust and register an autofocused position for which you have been registered and no new lens can be erased, and set . Select [On] to [±0], or reset... that you adjust the position under actual shooting conditions. • When you use [AF Micro Adj.] with Sony, Minolta, and Konika-Minolta lenses only. Selecting a smaller value shifts the autofocused position closer to select an optimum value between -20 and +20. Allows you set its value to use the...
...you to use the [AF Micro Adj.]. Menu Index 159GB AF Adjustment Setting amount Clear Sets whether or not to adjust and register an autofocused position for which you have been registered and no new lens can be erased, and set . Select [On] to [±0], or reset... that you adjust the position under actual shooting conditions. • When you use [AF Micro Adj.] with Sony, Minolta, and Konika-Minolta lenses only. Selecting a smaller value shifts the autofocused position closer to select an optimum value between -20 and +20. Allows you set its value to use the...
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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 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.
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...Soft key B Setting]. Application List Not set Picture Effect Creative Style Flash Mode Flash Comp. AEL button (NEX-6 only) Sample photo Menu Index Func. Tips Autofocus Mode Zoom Face Detection Smile Shutter Soft key B White Balance Metering Mode DRO/Auto HDR Picture Effect Creative ...Skin Effect Quality Soft key B Setting Shoot. MF Assist 163GB Continued r Tips AF/MF Select Autofocus Mode Autofocus Area Object Tracking Zoom Face Detection Smile Shutter Auto Port. of AEL button (NEX-6 only) AEL hold AEL toggle (page 165) Shoot. MF Assist View on the shooting information ...
...Soft key B Setting]. Application List Not set Picture Effect Creative Style Flash Mode Flash Comp. AEL button (NEX-6 only) Sample photo Menu Index Func. Tips Autofocus Mode Zoom Face Detection Smile Shutter Soft key B White Balance Metering Mode DRO/Auto HDR Picture Effect Creative ...Skin Effect Quality Soft key B Setting Shoot. MF Assist 163GB Continued r Tips AF/MF Select Autofocus Mode Autofocus Area Object Tracking Zoom Face Detection Smile Shutter Auto Port. of AEL button (NEX-6 only) AEL hold AEL toggle (page 165) Shoot. MF Assist View on the shooting information ...