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... 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) (NEX-5R only 240 AVCHD format 241 Cleaning 242 Index Index 243 This manual covers the...
... 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) (NEX-5R only 240 AVCHD format 241 Cleaning 242 Index Index 243 This manual covers the...
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... accessories of contents Sample photo Menu Identifying parts NEX-6 NEX-5R When the lens is removed See the pages in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Index 13GB Continued r You cannot use the [Self-portrait Self-timer] function when a flash HVL-F7S (supplied) or accessories are not guaranteed...
... accessories of contents Sample photo Menu Identifying parts NEX-6 NEX-5R When the lens is removed See the pages in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Index 13GB Continued r You cannot use the [Self-portrait Self-timer] function when a flash HVL-F7S (supplied) or accessories are not guaranteed...
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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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... a soft clean cloth. 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. Table of contents Sample photo...
... a soft clean cloth. 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. Table of contents Sample photo...
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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... r Index Menu Sample photo Table of contents File number Protect Print order Wi-Fi wave being emitted C Display ±0.0 Indication Flash Mode/Red Eye Reduction ( is activated SteadyShot/SteadyShot warning Control dial Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) connection error (NEX5R only) Electronic ...
... 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... r Index Menu Sample photo Table of contents File number Protect Print order Wi-Fi wave being emitted C Display ±0.0 Indication Flash Mode/Red Eye Reduction ( is activated SteadyShot/SteadyShot warning Control dial Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) connection error (NEX5R only) Electronic ...
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...]. Allows you to select a shooting mode, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket shooting. Table of contents Sample photo Shoot Mode (NEX-5R only) Allows you to access all shooting tips. Registers or changes the person to be focused on a subject while tracking it. Recognizes and... to use the touch shutter function. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. 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.
...]. Allows you to select a shooting mode, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket shooting. Table of contents Sample photo Shoot Mode (NEX-5R only) Allows you to access all shooting tips. Registers or changes the person to be focused on a subject while tracking it. Recognizes and... to use the touch shutter function. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. 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.
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... AVCHD or MP4. Exposure Comp. Adjusts the color temperature according to be displayed on an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately for the NEX-5R). Selects the method used for the brightness of the entire image. Selects the image processing method. DRO/Auto HDR Picture ...Size Aspect Ratio Quality Panorama Image Size Panorama Direction Movie File Format Record Setting Selects the image size. ISO White Balance Metering Mode Flash Comp. Corrects the brightness or contrast automatically. Changes the information to the ambient light conditions. Selects the direction to express a ...
... AVCHD or MP4. Exposure Comp. Adjusts the color temperature according to be displayed on an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately for the NEX-5R). Selects the method used for the brightness of the entire image. Selects the image processing method. DRO/Auto HDR Picture ...Size Aspect Ratio Quality Panorama Image Size Panorama Direction Movie File Format Record Setting Selects the image size. ISO White Balance Metering Mode Flash Comp. Corrects the brightness or contrast automatically. Changes the information to the ambient light conditions. Selects the direction to express a ...
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... to be displayed on TV Specify Printing Image Index Enlarge Image Rotate Protect Volume Settings DiusrpinlagypClaoynbteacnkts Deletes images. Provides pre-flash before shooting when using the flash, to the network for the NEX-5R) and the LCD screen. on the screen. Delete Still/Movie Select Slide Show View on the playback screen. Transfers...
... to be displayed on TV Specify Printing Image Index Enlarge Image Rotate Protect Volume Settings DiusrpinlagypClaoynbteacnkts Deletes images. Provides pre-flash before shooting when using the flash, to the network for the NEX-5R) and the LCD screen. on the screen. Delete Still/Movie Select Slide Show View on the playback screen. Transfers...
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...shoots an image automatically. 37GB Continued r The subject is backlit. The subject is seen through glass. - Focus is flashing. - Menu Index Shooting still images using touch operation (Touch Shutter function) (NEX-5R only) The camera adjusts the focus and releases the shutter automatically when you simply touch the subject that you... it. Table of contents Sample photo z Tips for shooting a still image of a subject that is locked. Focus indicator Focus indicator z lit lit lit z flashing Status Focus is difficult to [On] in progress. The subject is moving subject.
...shoots an image automatically. 37GB Continued r The subject is backlit. The subject is seen through glass. - Focus is flashing. - Menu Index Shooting still images using touch operation (Touch Shutter function) (NEX-5R only) The camera adjusts the focus and releases the shutter automatically when you simply touch the subject that you... it. Table of contents Sample photo z Tips for shooting a still image of a subject that is locked. Focus indicator Focus indicator z lit lit lit z flashing Status Focus is difficult to [On] in progress. The subject is moving subject.
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...[Scene Selection] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] - [Auto HDR] - [Soft Focus], [HDR Painting], [Rich-tone Mono.], [Miniature] in focus, then the countdown begins (NEX-5R only). (Self-timer: 10 Sets the 10-second delay self-timer. When using the touch shutter, a beep sounds if the subject that you press... the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and beeps until the shutter operates. Sec) When you touch on the control wheel. (Self-timer: 2 Sec) Sets the 2-second delay self-...
...[Scene Selection] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] - [Auto HDR] - [Soft Focus], [HDR Painting], [Rich-tone Mono.], [Miniature] in focus, then the countdown begins (NEX-5R only). (Self-timer: 10 Sets the 10-second delay self-timer. When using the touch shutter, a beep sounds if the subject that you press... the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and beeps until the shutter operates. Sec) When you touch on the control wheel. (Self-timer: 2 Sec) Sets the 2-second delay self-...
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..., a beep sounds if the subject that you touch on the screen is ready to [On] and the camera is in focus, then the countdown begins (NEX-5R only). (Self-timer(Cont.): 10 Sec. 3 Img.) (Self-timer(Cont.): 10 Sec. 5 Img.) Shoots 3 or 5 still images continuously after 10 seconds. You can choose... t desired mode. Table of contents Sample photo Self-timer(Cont) Continuously shoots the number of images you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and the audible signal sounds until the shutter operates. When you have set to take a self-portrait...
..., a beep sounds if the subject that you touch on the screen is ready to [On] and the camera is in focus, then the countdown begins (NEX-5R only). (Self-timer(Cont.): 10 Sec. 3 Img.) (Self-timer(Cont.): 10 Sec. 5 Img.) Shoots 3 or 5 still images continuously after 10 seconds. You can choose... t desired mode. Table of contents Sample photo Self-timer(Cont) Continuously shoots the number of images you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and the audible signal sounds until the shutter operates. When you have set to take a self-portrait...
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Notes • [Flash Mode] is set to [Flash Off], [Autoflash] or [Fill-flash]. • You can shoot after adjusting various functions, such as white balance, ISO, etc. In [Program Auto] mode, you can shoot even if the camera ... Portrait), (Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro), (Spotlight), (Low Brightness), or (Baby). Index 64GB Continued r The advantages of contents Sample photo Menu Using functions with the mode dial (NEX-6 only) Intelligent Auto The camera analyzes the subject, and allows you have dark scenes, or back-lit subjects. • Select this mode to shoot a higher...
Notes • [Flash Mode] is set to [Flash Off], [Autoflash] or [Fill-flash]. • You can shoot after adjusting various functions, such as white balance, ISO, etc. In [Program Auto] mode, you can shoot even if the camera ... Portrait), (Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro), (Spotlight), (Low Brightness), or (Baby). Index 64GB Continued r The advantages of contents Sample photo Menu Using functions with the mode dial (NEX-6 only) Intelligent Auto The camera analyzes the subject, and allows you have dark scenes, or back-lit subjects. • Select this mode to shoot a higher...
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Shoots the red of scenery in night scenes. Pop up the flash to shoot with vivid colors. (Macro) Shoots close-ups of the subjects such as flowers, insects, food, or small items. (Sports Action) (Sunset) Shoots a moving ... continuously while the shutter button is standing still. Index 68GB Continued r Table of contents Sample photo Menu Scene Selection Allows you are touching the screen (NEX-5R only). Accentuate the skin tones softly. (Landscape) Shoots the entire range of the sunset beautifully. (Night Portrait) Shoots portraits in sharp focus with preset...
Shoots the red of scenery in night scenes. Pop up the flash to shoot with vivid colors. (Macro) Shoots close-ups of the subjects such as flowers, insects, food, or small items. (Sports Action) (Sunset) Shoots a moving ... continuously while the shutter button is standing still. Index 68GB Continued r Table of contents Sample photo Menu Scene Selection Allows you are touching the screen (NEX-5R only). Accentuate the skin tones softly. (Landscape) Shoots the entire range of the sunset beautifully. (Night Portrait) Shoots portraits in sharp focus with preset...
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.... 2 When you want to fire the flash, press the (Flash pop-up) button to pop up the flash. (Flash pop-up) button NEX-5R: 1 Attach the flash and raise it. 2 MENU t [Camera] t [Flash Mode] t desired mode. (Flash Off) (Autoflash) (Fill-flash) (Slow Sync.) (Rear Sync.) (Wireless) (NEX-6 only) Does not fire even if the flash is completed every time you attach...
.... 2 When you want to fire the flash, press the (Flash pop-up) button to pop up the flash. (Flash pop-up) button NEX-5R: 1 Attach the flash and raise it. 2 MENU t [Camera] t [Flash Mode] t desired mode. (Flash Off) (Autoflash) (Fill-flash) (Slow Sync.) (Rear Sync.) (Wireless) (NEX-6 only) Does not fire even if the flash is completed every time you attach...
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..., and make faces come out brighter. 78GB You cannot use the camera's internal flash (NEX-6 only). • The light of the flash may block the light of the flash. z Tips on shooting with the flash • The lens hood may be blocked by the lens attached. If this happens...the lens. • Do not use a commercially available flash with high-voltage synchro terminals or with the camera's internal flash (NEX-6 only). • You cannot use the [Self-portrait Self-timer] function when a flash is attached to the camera (NEX-5R only). Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Notes ...
..., and make faces come out brighter. 78GB You cannot use the camera's internal flash (NEX-6 only). • The light of the flash may block the light of the flash. z Tips on shooting with the flash • The lens hood may be blocked by the lens attached. If this happens...the lens. • Do not use a commercially available flash with high-voltage synchro terminals or with the camera's internal flash (NEX-6 only). • You cannot use the [Self-portrait Self-timer] function when a flash is attached to the camera (NEX-5R only). Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Notes ...
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... move closer to your subject. 109GB NEX-5R: 1 Attach the flash and raise it. 2 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Flash Comp.] t desired value. Selecting higher values (+ side) makes the flash level higher and images brighter. Exposure compensation changes the amount of flash light along with the following functions:...background in a range of contents Sample photo Menu Index Flash Comp. NEX-6: 1 Press the (flash pop-up) button to pop up the flash. 2 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Flash Comp.] t desired value. side) makes the flash level lower and images darker. You can adjust the ...
... move closer to your subject. 109GB NEX-5R: 1 Attach the flash and raise it. 2 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Flash Comp.] t desired value. Selecting higher values (+ side) makes the flash level higher and images brighter. Exposure compensation changes the amount of flash light along with the following functions:...background in a range of contents Sample photo Menu Index Flash Comp. NEX-6: 1 Press the (flash pop-up) button to pop up the flash. 2 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Flash Comp.] t desired value. side) makes the flash level lower and images darker. You can adjust the ...
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... the following situations: - [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur] in [Scene Selection] - [Rear Sync.], [Wireless] (NEX-6 only) or [Flash Off] in dark environments. On The flash is reflected off the blood vessels at the pre-strobe. z What causes the red-eye phenomenon? It depends on individual differences... and conditions, such as distance to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Red Eye Reduction] t desired setting. Flash light is always fired to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Table of contents Sample photo Red Eye Reduction When using the...
... the following situations: - [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur] in [Scene Selection] - [Rear Sync.], [Wireless] (NEX-6 only) or [Flash Off] in dark environments. On The flash is reflected off the blood vessels at the pre-strobe. z What causes the red-eye phenomenon? It depends on individual differences... and conditions, such as distance to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Red Eye Reduction] t desired setting. Flash light is always fired to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Table of contents Sample photo Red Eye Reduction When using the...
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...Shutter] is set the shooting mode to the 3-second delay self- Notes • The self-timer lamp does not flash. • You cannot use the [Self-portrait Self-timer] function when a flash HVL-F7S (supplied) or accessories are attached to [On]. 3 Touch the LCD screen. The shutter is tilted ...second delay self-timer when the LCD screen is too bright during shooting, change the setting of contents Sample photo Menu Self-portrait Self-timer (NEX-5R only) Sets whether to set to the Smart Accessory Terminal 2. • If the AF illuminator is tilted upward about 180 degrees. Table...
...Shutter] is set the shooting mode to the 3-second delay self- Notes • The self-timer lamp does not flash. • You cannot use the [Self-portrait Self-timer] function when a flash HVL-F7S (supplied) or accessories are attached to [On]. 3 Touch the LCD screen. The shutter is tilted ...second delay self-timer when the LCD screen is too bright during shooting, change the setting of contents Sample photo Menu Self-portrait Self-timer (NEX-5R only) Sets whether to set to the Smart Accessory Terminal 2. • If the AF illuminator is tilted upward about 180 degrees. Table...
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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 Style Flash Mode Flash Comp. MF Assist View on the shooting information screen. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Custom Key Settings] t Assigns functions to the soft keys using...
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 Style Flash Mode Flash Comp. MF Assist View on the shooting information screen. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Custom Key Settings] t Assigns functions to the soft keys using...
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... and appeared on the thickness of the filter and improper attachment of contents Sample photo Menu Index The flash does not work. • Pop up the flash (NEX-6) or raise the flash (NEX-5R). • You cannot use a flash with the following recording mode: - [Bracket: Cont.] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Night Scene], [Hand-held Twilight] and [Anti Motion...
... and appeared on the thickness of the filter and improper attachment of contents Sample photo Menu Index The flash does not work. • Pop up the flash (NEX-6) or raise the flash (NEX-5R). • You cannot use a flash with the following recording mode: - [Bracket: Cont.] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Night Scene], [Hand-held Twilight] and [Anti Motion...