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...Setup] or [Area Setting]. Lock lever Ensure the notched corner faces correctly. Memory card Insert the memory card with this camera for the ILCE-6400/ILCE-6400M • Shoe cap (1) (attached to its original position after using the micro USB cable (supplied), and connect the AC Adaptor ...as essential points on use a memory card with the notched corner facing as illustrated. "Help Guide" (Web manual) http://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1810/h_zz/ ILCE-6400 Help Guide Looking for this equipment. Note • Formatting erases all the way down to focus. 3 Press the shutter button ...
...Setup] or [Area Setting]. Lock lever Ensure the notched corner faces correctly. Memory card Insert the memory card with this camera for the ILCE-6400/ILCE-6400M • Shoe cap (1) (attached to its original position after using the micro USB cable (supplied), and connect the AC Adaptor ...as essential points on use a memory card with the notched corner facing as illustrated. "Help Guide" (Web manual) http://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1810/h_zz/ ILCE-6400 Help Guide Looking for this equipment. Note • Formatting erases all the way down to focus. 3 Press the shutter button ...
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... introduces convenient functions, ways of usage, and setting examples. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6400 α6400 Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your camera. (Another window will open.) ILCE-6400 Lens compatibility information This website provides the lens compatibility information. (Another window will open.) Names...
... introduces convenient functions, ways of usage, and setting examples. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6400 α6400 Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your camera. (Another window will open.) ILCE-6400 Lens compatibility information This website provides the lens compatibility information. (Another window will open.) Names...
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Lens 10. Infrared remote sensor 4. Lens contacts** * Do not cover this part during movie recording. Lens release button 8. Microphone* 9. Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator 7. Shutter button 2. Image sensor** 12. Doing so may cause noise or lower the volume. ** Do not directly touch these parts. 22 ON/OFF (Power) switch 6. C1 (Custom 1) button 3. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna (built-in) 5. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6400 α6400 Identifying parts When the lens is removed 1. Mount 11.
Lens 10. Infrared remote sensor 4. Lens contacts** * Do not cover this part during movie recording. Lens release button 8. Microphone* 9. Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator 7. Shutter button 2. Image sensor** 12. Doing so may cause noise or lower the volume. ** Do not directly touch these parts. 22 ON/OFF (Power) switch 6. C1 (Custom 1) button 3. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna (built-in) 5. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6400 α6400 Identifying parts When the lens is removed 1. Mount 11.
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... used functions to the bottom/left/right side and the center of the control wheel are as follows. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6400 α6400 Using the control wheel You can display the next/previous image by pressing the right/left side of the control wheel or by turning or... side: Drive Mode ( / ) Right side: ISO Center: Eye AF You can also assign the desired functions to buttons (Custom Key) 4-747-614-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 28 Your selection is determined when you can select setting items by turning the control wheel.
... used functions to the bottom/left/right side and the center of the control wheel are as follows. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6400 α6400 Using the control wheel You can display the next/previous image by pressing the right/left side of the control wheel or by turning or... side: Drive Mode ( / ) Right side: ISO Center: Eye AF You can also assign the desired functions to buttons (Custom Key) 4-747-614-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 28 Your selection is determined when you can select setting items by turning the control wheel.
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... center to adjust using the top/bottom/left /right side of the control wheel. Related Topic Tile Menu Add Item 4-747-614-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 29 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6400 α6400 Using MENU items You can change settings related to another MENU tab.
... center to adjust using the top/bottom/left /right side of the control wheel. Related Topic Tile Menu Add Item 4-747-614-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 29 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6400 α6400 Using MENU items You can change settings related to another MENU tab.
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...Assignable functions vary depending on functions that can be assigned to custom keys, refer to the following URL: https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/support/tutorial/ilc/l/ilce-6400/12.php Hint You can also assign [Not set] to easily operable keys to prevent accidental operation. AF/MF Button.../AEL Button 3. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6400 α6400 Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) You can use the custom key function to assign the functions you can recall...
...Assignable functions vary depending on functions that can be assigned to custom keys, refer to the following URL: https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/support/tutorial/ilc/l/ilce-6400/12.php Hint You can also assign [Not set] to easily operable keys to prevent accidental operation. AF/MF Button.../AEL Button 3. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6400 α6400 Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) You can use the custom key function to assign the functions you can recall...
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... Function menu is a menu of 12 functions that can be registered to the function menu, refer to the following URL: https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/support/tutorial/ilc/l/ilce-6400/14.php Hint You can access frequently used functions to desired keys, along with the function menu. For details on functions that is...
... Function menu is a menu of 12 functions that can be registered to the function menu, refer to the following URL: https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/support/tutorial/ilc/l/ilce-6400/14.php Hint You can access frequently used functions to desired keys, along with the function menu. For details on functions that is...
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... step 5, then press the center of the control wheel. 6 Turn the control wheel to select the desired setting. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6400 α6400 How to use the Quick Navi screen The Quick Navi screen is a function optimized for the function will appear. To adjust settings from the dedicated...
... step 5, then press the center of the control wheel. 6 Turn the control wheel to select the desired setting. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6400 α6400 How to use the Quick Navi screen The Quick Navi screen is a function optimized for the function will appear. To adjust settings from the dedicated...
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6400 α6400 Using the AF/MF/AEL switch lever You can switch the function of the AF/MF/AEL button to the AF/MF position and press the button (B), the focusing mode temporarily switches between auto and manual (AF/MF control). When you move the AF/MF/AEL switch lever to the AEL position and press the button, the exposure is locked (AE lock). 4-747-614-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 36 When you move the AF/MF/AEL switch lever (A) to AF/MF or AEL by changing the position of the AF/MF/AEL switch lever.
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6400 α6400 Using the AF/MF/AEL switch lever You can switch the function of the AF/MF/AEL button to the AF/MF position and press the button (B), the focusing mode temporarily switches between auto and manual (AF/MF control). When you move the AF/MF/AEL switch lever to the AEL position and press the button, the exposure is locked (AE lock). 4-747-614-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 36 When you move the AF/MF/AEL switch lever (A) to AF/MF or AEL by changing the position of the AF/MF/AEL switch lever.
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... letters, numerals and symbols. 3. Finalize Finalizes the entered characters. 5. Switches the next character to display "d." 4. To cancel input, select [Cancel]. 4-747-614-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 37 Move the cursor on desired key using the control wheel, then press the center to use the keyboard When manual character entry is... preceding the cursor. 7. Enters a space. Keyboard Each time you entered are displayed. 2. Move cursor Moves the cursor in order. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6400 α6400 How to enter. 1.
... letters, numerals and symbols. 3. Finalize Finalizes the entered characters. 5. Switches the next character to display "d." 4. To cancel input, select [Cancel]. 4-747-614-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 37 Move the cursor on desired key using the control wheel, then press the center to use the keyboard When manual character entry is... preceding the cursor. 7. Enters a space. Keyboard Each time you entered are displayed. 2. Move cursor Moves the cursor in order. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6400 α6400 How to enter. 1.
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Shooting mode/Scene recognition P P* A S M Shooting mode Register number Scene Recognition icons Scene Selection 2. Camera settings NO CARD Memory card status 100 Remaining number of recordable images Writing data / Number of images left to write Aspect ratio of icons on the shooting screen Monitor mode Viewfinder mode 1. Icons on the monitor The displayed contents and their positions in the illustrations are just guidelines, and may differ from the actual displays. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6400 α6400 List of still images 38
Shooting mode/Scene recognition P P* A S M Shooting mode Register number Scene Recognition icons Scene Selection 2. Camera settings NO CARD Memory card status 100 Remaining number of recordable images Writing data / Number of images left to write Aspect ratio of icons on the shooting screen Monitor mode Viewfinder mode 1. Icons on the monitor The displayed contents and their positions in the illustrations are just guidelines, and may differ from the actual displays. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6400 α6400 List of still images 38
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...; No Disp. The displayed contents and their position are just a guideline, and may differ from the actual display. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6400 α6400 Switching the screen display (while shooting/during playback) You can change the display contents on the viewfinder, press the DISP button while looking into the...
...; No Disp. The displayed contents and their position are just a guideline, and may differ from the actual display. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6400 α6400 Switching the screen display (while shooting/during playback) You can change the display contents on the viewfinder, press the DISP button while looking into the...
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... shooting mode. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [DISP Button] → [Monitor] or [Finder] → desired setting → [Enter]. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6400 α6400 DISP Button (Monitor/Finder) Allows you tilt the product forward or backward by the level. 47 You can be great. Graphically shows the shutter speed...
... shooting mode. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [DISP Button] → [Monitor] or [Finder] → desired setting → [Enter]. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6400 α6400 DISP Button (Monitor/Finder) Allows you tilt the product forward or backward by the level. 47 You can be great. Graphically shows the shutter speed...
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... differ depending on the country/region. Shoulder Strap (1) Eyepiece Cup (1) Body Cap (1)* * Only for the ILCE-6400/ILCE-6400M Shoe Cap (1) (attached on the camera) Startup Guide (1) Reference Guide (1) 49 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6400 α6400 Checking the camera and the supplied items First check the model name of pieces. Supplied with...
... differ depending on the country/region. Shoulder Strap (1) Eyepiece Cup (1) Body Cap (1)* * Only for the ILCE-6400/ILCE-6400M Shoe Cap (1) (attached on the camera) Startup Guide (1) Reference Guide (1) 49 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6400 α6400 Checking the camera and the supplied items First check the model name of pieces. Supplied with...
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6400 α6400 E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (Power zoom) 1. Lens contacts* * Do not touch this part directly. Zooming/Focusing ring 2. Supplied items Lens (1), Front Lens Cap (1) 4-747-614-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 51 Zooming lever 3. Mounting index 4. elements: 8 - 9 Angle of view are based on digital cameras...
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6400 α6400 E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (Power zoom) 1. Lens contacts* * Do not touch this part directly. Zooming/Focusing ring 2. Supplied items Lens (1), Front Lens Cap (1) 4-747-614-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 51 Zooming lever 3. Mounting index 4. elements: 8 - 9 Angle of view are based on digital cameras...
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.... Focal-length index 6. Supplied items Lens (1), Front Lens Cap (1), Rear Lens Cap (1), Lens Hood (1) 4-747-614-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 52 Focusing ring 3. Lens Hood 8. Mounting index * Do not touch this part directly. Focal-length scale 5. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6400 α6400 E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS 1. Lens hood index 2.
.... Focal-length index 6. Supplied items Lens (1), Front Lens Cap (1), Rear Lens Cap (1), Lens Hood (1) 4-747-614-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 52 Focusing ring 3. Lens Hood 8. Mounting index * Do not touch this part directly. Focal-length scale 5. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6400 α6400 E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS 1. Lens hood index 2.
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6400 α6400 Inserting/removing the battery pack 1 Open the battery/memory card cover. 2 Insert the battery pack while pressing the lock lever (A) with the tip of the battery until the battery locks into place. 3 Close the cover. 53
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6400 α6400 Inserting/removing the battery pack 1 Open the battery/memory card cover. 2 Insert the battery pack while pressing the lock lever (A) with the tip of the battery until the battery locks into place. 3 Close the cover. 53
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...;F to fully charged. Do not continuously or repeatedly charge the battery pack without using the AC Adaptor/Battery Charger. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6400 α6400 Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in battery performance. 55 The charge lamp turns off , the battery pack is already fully charged...
...;F to fully charged. Do not continuously or repeatedly charge the battery pack without using the AC Adaptor/Battery Charger. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6400 α6400 Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in battery performance. 55 The charge lamp turns off , the battery pack is already fully charged...
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Doing so may not operate correctly when other USB devices are used at the same time. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6400 α6400 Charging by connecting to a computer The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a micro USB cable...the computer, or wake the computer from the computer. Charging cannot be guaranteed on charging the battery pack 4-747-614-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 57 Proper operation cannot be guaranteed with a custom-built computer, modified computer, or a computer connected through a USB hub. Note If...
Doing so may not operate correctly when other USB devices are used at the same time. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6400 α6400 Charging by connecting to a computer The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a micro USB cable...the computer, or wake the computer from the computer. Charging cannot be guaranteed on charging the battery pack 4-747-614-12(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 57 Proper operation cannot be guaranteed with a custom-built computer, modified computer, or a computer connected through a USB hub. Note If...
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... The number of minutes for "Shooting (still images)" are estimates based on the conditions of images Shooting (still images) Screen mode - Using a Sony SDXC memory card (U3) (sold separately) Using a E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens The numbers for movie shooting is based on and ...Sony Corporation 58 Approx. 410 Approx. 360 Actual shooting (movies) Screen mode Approx. 75 min. - Note The above estimates for every two pictures. The flash strobes once for battery life and number of 25°C (77°F). Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6400 α6400 ...
... The number of minutes for "Shooting (still images)" are estimates based on the conditions of images Shooting (still images) Screen mode - Using a Sony SDXC memory card (U3) (sold separately) Using a E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens The numbers for movie shooting is based on and ...Sony Corporation 58 Approx. 410 Approx. 360 Actual shooting (movies) Screen mode Approx. 75 min. - Note The above estimates for every two pictures. The flash strobes once for battery life and number of 25°C (77°F). Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6400 α6400 ...