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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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Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Using functions in the 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 ...
Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Using functions in the 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 ...
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... 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. The main characteristics of contents Sample photo Others Using the camera abroad 232 Memory card 233 "InfoLITHIUM" battery...
... 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. The main characteristics of contents Sample photo Others Using the camera abroad 232 Memory card 233 "InfoLITHIUM" battery...
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... this part directly. Index 13GB Continued r Accessories for the Accessory Shoe can be used. Table of the Multi Interface Shoe, visit the Sony web site in parentheses for details on operation for the parts. A Flash (77) B Shutter button (36) C Hook for shoulder strap...(62) E Remote sensor (59) F ON/OFF (Power) switch G AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp H Multi Interface Shoe 1)2) (NEX-6)/Smart Accessory Terminal 2 3) (NEX-5R) I Microphone 4) J Lens K Lens release button L Mount M Image sensor 5) N Lens contacts 5) 1) For details on compatible accessories of contents...
... this part directly. Index 13GB Continued r Accessories for the Accessory Shoe can be used. Table of the Multi Interface Shoe, visit the Sony web site in parentheses for details on operation for the parts. A Flash (77) B Shutter button (36) C Hook for shoulder strap...(62) E Remote sensor (59) F ON/OFF (Power) switch G AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp H Multi Interface Shoe 1)2) (NEX-6)/Smart Accessory Terminal 2 3) (NEX-5R) I Microphone 4) J Lens K Lens release button L Mount M Image sensor 5) N Lens contacts 5) 1) For details on compatible accessories of contents...
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...-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 pop-up) button (NEX-6 only) (77) K (Playback) button (39) L Mode dial (NEX-6 only) (28) M Control dial (25) N MOVIE button (36) O AEL button (NEX-6 only) (165) P Soft key A (26) Q Control wheel (23) R Soft key C (26...
...-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 pop-up) button (NEX-6 only) (77) K (Playback) button (39) L Mode dial (NEX-6 only) (28) M Control dial (25) N MOVIE button (36) O AEL button (NEX-6 only) (165) P Soft key A (26) Q Control wheel (23) R Soft key C (26...
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... 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 upward by about 180 degrees when you take a self-portrait. NEX-5R: • You can adjust the LCD screen to an easily viewable angle and shoot from any...
... 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 upward by about 180 degrees when you take a self-portrait. NEX-5R: • You can adjust the LCD screen to an easily viewable angle and shoot from any...
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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 ...
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 ...
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If 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. AF/MF Select Function assigned to ... (Manual Focus) Focus 17GB Continued r Lens E PZ 16 - 50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with a soft clean cloth. 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 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. AF/MF Select Function assigned to ... (Manual Focus) Focus 17GB Continued r Lens E PZ 16 - 50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with a soft clean cloth. 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.
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... movie recording Touch operation status (Touch 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...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 folder -...
... movie recording Touch operation status (Touch 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...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 folder -...
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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. D Display Indication ...
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 ...
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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 the control wheel. 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 use various functions of the camera. Menu Index 23GB Continued r
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 the control wheel. 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 use various functions of the camera. Menu Index 23GB Continued r
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The setting value assigned to the control dial changes for each shooting mode. NEX-6 Control dial NEX-5R Aperture value and shutter speed, etc. Table of contents Sample photo Control dial You can set the aperture value and shutter speed, etc. Control dial Aperture value and shutter speed, etc. Menu Index 25GB Continued r by turning the control dial.
The setting value assigned to the control dial changes for each shooting mode. NEX-6 Control dial NEX-5R Aperture value and shutter speed, etc. Table of contents Sample photo Control dial You can set the aperture value and shutter speed, etc. Control dial Aperture value and shutter speed, etc. Menu Index 25GB Continued r by turning the control dial.
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... (View on the screen. You can operate the camera intuitively by the icon or the function shown on the screen to select it . B Touch panel (NEX-5R only) You can assign the functions to the soft key B (page 163). Index 26GB Continued r
... (View on the screen. You can operate the camera intuitively by the icon or the function shown on the screen to select it . B Touch panel (NEX-5R only) You can assign the functions to the soft key B (page 163). Index 26GB Continued r
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... touch panel: - Displaying a hidden item Keep turning or pressing the top/ Slide your finger left or right on bottom parts of contents Sample photo Operations (NEX-5R only) You can select items and make settings in two ways; Notes • You can be performed only using one is using both the control...
... touch panel: - Displaying a hidden item Keep turning or pressing the top/ Slide your finger left or right on bottom parts of contents Sample photo Operations (NEX-5R only) You can select items and make settings in two ways; Notes • You can be performed only using one is using both the control...
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Or, slide your finger across the screen upward or downward to move the desired mode to the desired shooting mode. NEX-5R: 1 MENU t Select [Shoot Mode]. NEX-6: 1 Turn the mode dial and set to the center of contents Sample photo Menu Index Shooting mode Select a shooting mode based on the subject. MENU MODE 2 Turn the control wheel and select the desired shooting mode, and then press the center. Table of the screen, then touch the desired mode. 28GB Or select MODE.
Or, slide your finger across the screen upward or downward to move the desired mode to the desired shooting mode. NEX-5R: 1 MENU t Select [Shoot Mode]. NEX-6: 1 Turn the mode dial and set to the center of contents Sample photo Menu Index Shooting mode Select a shooting mode based on the subject. MENU MODE 2 Turn the control wheel and select the desired shooting mode, and then press the center. Table of the screen, then touch the desired mode. 28GB Or select MODE.
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... 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. 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 the...
... 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. 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 the...
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...makes the proper settings. Sets the zoom scale of the [Zoom] feature of the subject. Table of contents Sample photo Shoot Mode (NEX-5R only) Allows you to customize settings, except for the exposure (shutter speed and aperture). Recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions automatically, performs ... a face and saves another image with panoramic size. 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. Registers or changes the person to fire the flash. Selects...
...makes the proper settings. Sets the zoom scale of the [Zoom] feature of the subject. Table of contents Sample photo Shoot Mode (NEX-5R only) Allows you to customize settings, except for the exposure (shutter speed and aperture). Recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions automatically, performs ... a face and saves another image with panoramic size. 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. Registers or changes the person to fire the flash. Selects...
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... of the entire image. Exposure Comp. Selects the image processing method. Selects the direction to be displayed on an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately for the NEX-5R). Changes the information to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality of movies. Adjusts the color...
... of the entire image. Exposure Comp. Selects the image processing method. Selects the direction to be displayed on an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately for the NEX-5R). Changes the information to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality of movies. Adjusts the color...
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... sound volume of images to the network for viewing. Protects images, or cancels the protection. Allows you to determine how to the network for the NEX-5R) and the LCD screen. Plays back images automatically. Transfers the images to a computer that is connected to group the playback images (View mode). Transfers the...
... sound volume of images to the network for viewing. Protects images, or cancels the protection. Allows you to determine how to the network for the NEX-5R) and the LCD screen. Plays back images automatically. Transfers the images to a computer that is connected to group the playback images (View mode). Transfers the...
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... you can be shown in movie recording. Sets the display time of the screen. Sets camera-shake compensation. Sets the noise reduction processing for the NEX-5R) with a selected color. Sets whether or not to [On], a 3-second delay self-timer is tilted upward about 180 degrees.
... you can be shown in movie recording. Sets the display time of the screen. Sets camera-shake compensation. Sets the noise reduction processing for the NEX-5R) with a selected color. Sets whether or not to [On], a 3-second delay self-timer is tilted upward about 180 degrees.