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The photographs used in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the camera How to use . Search for information by sample photos. The zmark indicates information ...
The photographs used in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the camera How to use . Search for information by sample photos. The zmark indicates information ...
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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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Table of each model are for the NEX-6 unless otherwise noted. The main characteristics of contents Sample photo 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...
Table of each model are for the NEX-6 unless otherwise noted. The main characteristics of contents Sample photo 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...
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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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...a soft clean cloth. AF/MF Select Function assigned to the [AF/MF Select] settings (page 79). 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. Menu Index z Using the Zooming/Focusing ring When an ...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 If it off with NEX-6L/6Y/5RL/5RY) A Zooming/Focusing ring B Zooming lever C ...
...a soft clean cloth. AF/MF Select Function assigned to the [AF/MF Select] settings (page 79). 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. Menu Index z Using the Zooming/Focusing ring When an ...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 If it off with NEX-6L/6Y/5RL/5RY) A Zooming/Focusing ring B Zooming lever C ...
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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 ...] 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 ...] 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...
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...size. Menu Index Camera Allows you to select a shooting mode, such as exposure mode, panoramic, [Scene Selection]. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Continued r 30GB Automatic shooting that allows you to access all shooting tips. Selects the area to be given priority in the focus...Selects the method used to express the movement of the subject. Keeps the focus on . Table of contents Sample photo Shoot Mode (NEX-5R only) Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket shooting. Recognizes and evaluates the shooting...
...size. Menu Index Camera Allows you to select a shooting mode, such as exposure mode, panoramic, [Scene Selection]. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Continued r 30GB Automatic shooting that allows you to access all shooting tips. Selects the area to be given priority in the focus...Selects the method used to express the movement of the subject. Keeps the focus on . Table of contents Sample photo Shoot Mode (NEX-5R only) Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket shooting. Recognizes and evaluates the shooting...
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.... Sets the display time of contents When you to adjust the shutter speed automatically during object tracking. Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Compensates for long exposure shootings. Sets whether or not to [On], a 3-second delay self-timer is dark. Continued r 33GB ...for high ISO sensitivity shootings. This feature can reduce the camera-shake when shooting selfportrait. Sets camera-shake compensation. Compensates for the NEX-5R) with a selected color. Enhances the outline of time the image will be also available in case if the subject is...
.... Sets the display time of contents When you to adjust the shutter speed automatically during object tracking. Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Compensates for long exposure shootings. Sets whether or not to [On], a 3-second delay self-timer is dark. Continued r 33GB ...for high ISO sensitivity shootings. This feature can reduce the camera-shake when shooting selfportrait. Sets camera-shake compensation. Compensates for the NEX-5R) with a selected color. Enhances the outline of time the image will be also available in case if the subject is...
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Access Point Settings You can change the device name under Wi-Fi Direct. Edit Device Name You can register your access point manually. Menu Index 35GB Table of the camera. Reset View on Smartphone Resets the connecting information for [View on the memory card. Folder Selects the recording ...
Access Point Settings You can change the device name under Wi-Fi Direct. Edit Device Name You can register your access point manually. Menu Index 35GB Table of the camera. Reset View on Smartphone Resets the connecting information for [View on the memory card. Folder Selects the recording ...
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... the control wheel t desired value. side. 52GB Notes • You cannot use [Exposure Comp.] when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Superior Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Manual Exposure] • You can adjust the exposure in 1/3 EV steps in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use a white background. • If you...
... the control wheel t desired value. side. 52GB Notes • You cannot use [Exposure Comp.] when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Superior Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Manual Exposure] • You can adjust the exposure in 1/3 EV steps in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use a white background. • If you...
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... Self-timer] is set value 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...
... Self-timer] is set value 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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.... If a value higher than ISO6400 is 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. However, increasing ISO sensitivity will be captured with the [ISO AUTO] setting, it is set to...], [Aperture Priority], [Shutter Priority], and [ISO] is switched to light of the imaging sensor. Index 60GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu Using functions in [Manual Exposure]. Set the ISO according to your shooting conditions.
.... If a value higher than ISO6400 is 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. However, increasing ISO sensitivity will be captured with the [ISO AUTO] setting, it is set to...], [Aperture Priority], [Shutter Priority], and [ISO] is switched to light of the imaging sensor. Index 60GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu Using functions in [Manual Exposure]. Set the ISO according to your shooting conditions.
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...shutter speed and aperture value also during movie recording. Set the ISO sensitivity as necessary. • The brightness of contents Sample photo Menu Manual Exposure You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by the camera 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. Index 72GB Continued r Check... the exposure value at "MM" (metered manual). Table of the image on the LCD screen may differ from the actual image being shot. • When using an A-mount lens (sold separately...
...shutter speed and aperture value also during movie recording. Set the ISO sensitivity as necessary. • The brightness of contents Sample photo Menu Manual Exposure You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by the camera 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. Index 72GB Continued r Check... the exposure value at "MM" (metered manual). Table of the image on the LCD screen may differ from the actual image being shot. • When using an A-mount lens (sold separately...
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... shooting trails of contents Sample photo Menu Index BULB You can shoot trails with long exposure. As long as fireworks. 1 Set the shooting mode to [Manual Exposure]. 2 Turn the control wheel counterclockwise until [BULB] is pressed, the shutter remains open . BULB is suitable for the duration of time that the shutter...
... shooting trails of contents Sample photo Menu Index BULB You can shoot trails with long exposure. As long as fireworks. 1 Set the shooting mode to [Manual Exposure]. 2 Turn the control wheel counterclockwise until [BULB] is pressed, the shutter remains open . BULB is suitable for the duration of time that the shutter...
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... speed shutter, or as a trailing image with the control dial. 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. You can adjust the shutter speed when focusing manually during movie recording. 1 Set the shooting mode to make more , noise reduction (Long Exposure NR) will be obtained after shooting.
... speed shutter, or as a trailing image with the control dial. 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. You can adjust the shutter speed when focusing manually during movie recording. 1 Set the shooting mode to make more , noise reduction (Long Exposure NR) will be obtained after shooting.
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... in front of and beyond the subject are all in focus. 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. You can adjust the aperture when focusing manually during movie recording. 1 Set the shooting mode to fire the flash, raise the flash. Smaller F-value: The subject is in [Flash Mode]. z Aperture Smaller F-value...
... in front of and beyond the subject are all in focus. 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. You can adjust the aperture when focusing manually during movie recording. 1 Set the shooting mode to fire the flash, raise the flash. Smaller F-value: The subject is in [Flash Mode]. z Aperture Smaller F-value...
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...subject The mark shows the 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 .). * The image ...sensor is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the horizontal line. Notes • If you turn the focusing ring when [DMF] or [Manual Focus] is selected, the ...
...subject The mark shows the 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 .). * The image ...sensor is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the horizontal line. Notes • If you turn the focusing ring when [DMF] or [Manual Focus] is selected, the ...
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AF/MF Select Function assigned to achieve a sharper focus. 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 shutter button halfway down, rotate ...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 OSS lens When...
AF/MF Select Function assigned to achieve a sharper focus. 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 shutter button halfway down, rotate ...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 OSS lens When...
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When the focus is displayed on the screen where you touched. Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) is used. - [Smile Shutter] - [Manual Focus] in [AF/MF Select] - [Flexible Spot] in [Face Detection] - The icon changes to (Touch shutter ON) and the touch shutter shooting becomes available...icon is connected to focus. The camera 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 want to a TV. - ...
When the focus is displayed on the screen where you touched. Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) is used. - [Smile Shutter] - [Manual Focus] in [AF/MF Select] - [Flexible Spot] in [Face Detection] - The icon changes to (Touch shutter ON) and the touch shutter shooting becomes available...icon is connected to focus. The camera 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 want to a TV. - ...
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...subject to be difficult in the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight], [Anti Motion Blur] in [Scene Selection] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Manual Focus] - To cancel the tracking feature, select . 3 Press the shutter button fully down . You can start object tracking by touching the subject... Tracking]. To cancel the tracking feature, select . 3 Press the shutter button fully down . (On) (Off) Tracks the subject that you touch (NEX-5R only). Target frame NEX-5R: 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Object Tracking] t [On]. The ambient light changes. • When [Object Tracking] is activated, the ...
...subject to be difficult in the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight], [Anti Motion Blur] in [Scene Selection] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Manual Focus] - To cancel the tracking feature, select . 3 Press the shutter button fully down . You can start object tracking by touching the subject... Tracking]. To cancel the tracking feature, select . 3 Press the shutter button fully down . (On) (Off) Tracks the subject that you touch (NEX-5R only). Target frame NEX-5R: 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Object Tracking] t [On]. The ambient light changes. • When [Object Tracking] is activated, the ...