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...first time, format the card using the camera in order to stabilize the performance of the memory card. Tutorials https://www.sony.net/tutorial/ilc/6600/ Battery pack Memory card Battery pack Make sure that the battery pack is facing in some countries/regions) * Multiple ... pack NP-FZ100 (1) • Micro USB cable (1) • AC Adaptor (1) The type of usage, and setting examples. E-mount Startup Guide ILCE-6600 About the manual for this equipment. 5-009-960-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Inserting the battery pack (supplied)/memory card (sold separately) into the...
...first time, format the card using the camera in order to stabilize the performance of the memory card. Tutorials https://www.sony.net/tutorial/ilc/6600/ Battery pack Memory card Battery pack Make sure that the battery pack is facing in some countries/regions) * Multiple ... pack NP-FZ100 (1) • Micro USB cable (1) • AC Adaptor (1) The type of usage, and setting examples. E-mount Startup Guide ILCE-6600 About the manual for this equipment. 5-009-960-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Inserting the battery pack (supplied)/memory card (sold separately) into the...
Help Guide
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 Using the control wheel You can select setting items by turning or pressing the top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel. Your selection ... the function of the control wheel or by pressing the right/left side of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings) 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 27 The default settings for the top/bottom/left /right side and the center of the control wheel are as follows. Top side: DISP...
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 Using the control wheel You can select setting items by turning or pressing the top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel. Your selection ... the function of the control wheel or by pressing the right/left side of the dial temporarily (My Dial Settings) 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 27 The default settings for the top/bottom/left /right side and the center of the control wheel are as follows. Top side: DISP...
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... to all the camera operations including shooting, playback, and operating method. Related Topic Add Item 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 28 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 Using MENU items You can go back to the previous screen by turning the control wheel, and then press the center...
... to all the camera operations including shooting, playback, and operating method. Related Topic Add Item 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 28 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 Using MENU items You can go back to the previous screen by turning the control wheel, and then press the center...
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...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-6600/custom.php Hint You can separately assign functions to custom keys for assigning the [Eye AF] function to ...prevent accidental operation. Center Button/Left Button/Right Button/Down Button 7. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) You can use most frequently to easily operable keys. Custom Button 2 3. Custom Button...
...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-6600/custom.php Hint You can separately assign functions to custom keys for assigning the [Eye AF] function to ...prevent accidental operation. Center Button/Left Button/Right Button/Down Button 7. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) You can use most frequently to easily operable keys. Custom Button 2 3. Custom Button...
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 Using Fn (Function) button (Function menu) The Function menu is a menu of 12 functions that is displayed at the bottom of this page. 1 Press the ... keys, along with the function menu. Some functions can be registered to the function menu, refer to the following URL: https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/support/tutorial/ilc/l/ilce-6600/function.php Hint You can access frequently used functions to the function menu. You can recall functions more quickly by using the control...
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 Using Fn (Function) button (Function menu) The Function menu is a menu of 12 functions that is displayed at the bottom of this page. 1 Press the ... keys, along with the function menu. Some functions can be registered to the function menu, refer to the following URL: https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/support/tutorial/ilc/l/ilce-6600/function.php Hint You can access frequently used functions to the function menu. You can recall functions more quickly by using the control...
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When you move the AF/MF/AEL switch lever (A) to the AF/MF position and press the button (B), the focusing mode temporarily switches between auto and manual (AF/MF control). Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 Using the AF/MF/AEL switch lever You can switch the function of the AF/MF/AEL button to the AEL position and press the button, the exposure is locked (AE lock). 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 35 When you move the AF/MF/AEL switch lever to AF/MF or AEL by changing the position of the AF/MF/AEL switch lever.
When you move the AF/MF/AEL switch lever (A) to the AF/MF position and press the button (B), the focusing mode temporarily switches between auto and manual (AF/MF control). Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 Using the AF/MF/AEL switch lever You can switch the function of the AF/MF/AEL button to the AEL position and press the button, the exposure is locked (AE lock). 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 35 When you move the AF/MF/AEL switch lever to AF/MF or AEL by changing the position of the AF/MF/AEL switch lever.
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.... 2. Move cursor Moves the cursor in order. To cancel input, select [Cancel]. 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 36 Move the cursor on the screen. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 How to use the keyboard When manual character entry is required, a keyboard is displayed on desired key using...
.... 2. Move cursor Moves the cursor in order. To cancel input, select [Cancel]. 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 36 Move the cursor on the screen. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 How to use the keyboard When manual character entry is required, a keyboard is displayed on desired key using...
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Camera (1) AC Adaptor (1) The type of pieces. NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Battery Pack (1) Micro USB cable (1) Shoulder Strap (1) Body Cap (1) Shoe Cap (1) (Attached to the camera) Eyepiece Cup (1) Startup Guide (1) Reference Guide (1) 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 48 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 Checking the camera and the supplied items The number in parentheses indicates the number of the AC Adaptor may differ depending on the country/region.
Camera (1) AC Adaptor (1) The type of pieces. NP-FZ100 Rechargeable Battery Pack (1) Micro USB cable (1) Shoulder Strap (1) Body Cap (1) Shoe Cap (1) (Attached to the camera) Eyepiece Cup (1) Startup Guide (1) Reference Guide (1) 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 48 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 Checking the camera and the supplied items The number in parentheses indicates the number of the AC Adaptor may differ depending on the country/region.
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... f/36 Filter diameter: 55 mm Dimensions (max. Supplied items Lens (1), Front Lens Cap (1), Rear Lens Cap (1), Lens Hood (1) 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 49 diameter × height): Approx. 67.2 mm × 88 mm (Approx. 2 3/4 inches × 3 1/2 inches) Mass: Approx. 325 g ... sized image sensor. *2 Minimum focus is the shortest distance from the image sensor to the subject. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS 1. Focal-length index 6. Focus mode switch 9. Lens contacts* 7. Lens Hood 8. Focusing ring 3. Focal...
... f/36 Filter diameter: 55 mm Dimensions (max. Supplied items Lens (1), Front Lens Cap (1), Rear Lens Cap (1), Lens Hood (1) 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 49 diameter × height): Approx. 67.2 mm × 88 mm (Approx. 2 3/4 inches × 3 1/2 inches) Mass: Approx. 325 g ... sized image sensor. *2 Minimum focus is the shortest distance from the image sensor to the subject. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS 1. Focal-length index 6. Focus mode switch 9. Lens contacts* 7. Lens Hood 8. Focusing ring 3. Focal...
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... Sony Corporation 54 Related Topic Notes on the battery pack Notes on all types of computers. The camera may cause a malfunction. Note If the product is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a laptop computer for an extended period of the computer. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600...
... Sony Corporation 54 Related Topic Notes on the battery pack Notes on all types of computers. The camera may cause a malfunction. Note If the product is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a laptop computer for an extended period of the computer. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600...
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... under the following conditions: Using the battery pack at an ambient temperature of recordable images are performed. 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 55 Screen mode Approx. 250 min. - The battery life and number of 25°C (77°F). The above estimates for...following conditions: The image quality is based on and off , etc. Viewfinder mode - Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 Battery life and number of recordable images Battery life Number of recordable images apply when the battery pack has been fully charged.
... under the following conditions: Using the battery pack at an ambient temperature of recordable images are performed. 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 55 Screen mode Approx. 250 min. - The battery life and number of 25°C (77°F). The above estimates for...following conditions: The image quality is based on and off , etc. Viewfinder mode - Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 Battery life and number of recordable images Battery life Number of recordable images apply when the battery pack has been fully charged.
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... if the camera is connected to shoot and play back images while power is fully charged before use . 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 56 Depending on the mobile charger during use . When using the AC adaptor. If you remove the Micro USB cable, turn off ... the access lamp is no remaining battery. Under certain conditions, power may be turned off the camera. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) Use the supplied AC adaptor to the AC Adaptor. Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack ...
... if the camera is connected to shoot and play back images while power is fully charged before use . 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 56 Depending on the mobile charger during use . When using the AC adaptor. If you remove the Micro USB cable, turn off ... the access lamp is no remaining battery. Under certain conditions, power may be turned off the camera. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) Use the supplied AC adaptor to the AC Adaptor. Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack ...
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...Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 59 Charging stops and enters standby status automatically when the temperature is the specified type. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of the recommended operating temperature. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 Notes on... standby. If the battery pack is dedicated to this indicates that the battery pack is outside of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to use a genuine Sony AC Adaptor.
...Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 59 Charging stops and enters standby status automatically when the temperature is the specified type. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of the recommended operating temperature. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 Notes on... standby. If the battery pack is dedicated to this indicates that the battery pack is outside of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to use a genuine Sony AC Adaptor.
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...all memory cards are not compatible with the product. Memory card formatted with a computer is supported. 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 64 Format the memory card using a parallel interface is not guaranteed to operate with exFAT when connected using this prompt, as...repeatedly shoot and delete images for protection. Data recording/playback that are guaranteed to operate correctly. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 Notes on memory card If you may be prompted to format the card. If this product. Be sure to water. Not...
...all memory cards are not compatible with the product. Memory card formatted with a computer is supported. 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 64 Format the memory card using a parallel interface is not guaranteed to operate with exFAT when connected using this prompt, as...repeatedly shoot and delete images for protection. Data recording/playback that are guaranteed to operate correctly. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 Notes on memory card If you may be prompted to format the card. If this product. Be sure to water. Not...
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... hood mounting part and lens head, and turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks. Related Topic Attaching/removing a lens 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 67 Otherwise, the lens hood may not have any effect or may be no lens hood index on some lenses.) Remove the lens hood... index (red line) matches the red index mark on the hood. (There may appear as a shadow on the image. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 Attaching the lens hood We recommend that you use the lens hood to the lens backward.
... hood mounting part and lens head, and turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks. Related Topic Attaching/removing a lens 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 67 Otherwise, the lens hood may not have any effect or may be no lens hood index on some lenses.) Remove the lens hood... index (red line) matches the red index mark on the hood. (There may appear as a shadow on the image. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 Attaching the lens hood We recommend that you use the lens hood to the lens backward.
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... for [Cont. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with certain lenses. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility on the lens used or the subject. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 Mount Adaptor Using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately) to this product. Related Topic LA-EA1/LA...
... for [Cont. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with certain lenses. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility on the lens used or the subject. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 Mount Adaptor Using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately) to this product. Related Topic LA-EA1/LA...
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...]/[Zone] [Center]/[Flexible Spot]/[Expand Flexible Spot]/[Tracking] SteadyShot: In-body Related Topic Focus Area 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 69 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 LA-EA1/LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) or LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor...
...]/[Zone] [Center]/[Flexible Spot]/[Expand Flexible Spot]/[Tracking] SteadyShot: In-body Related Topic Focus Area 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 69 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 LA-EA1/LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) or LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor...
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...Mount Adaptor (sold separately) or LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor (sold separately), the following functions are available. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor If you can change the focusing method by operating the camera. Focus Mode: LA-EA2: Single-...on the lens. Available focus area: Wide/Center/Flexible Spot/Tracking SteadyShot: In-body Related Topic Focus Area 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 70 Other lenses (without a focus mode switch): Can be changed by the dedicated AF sensor inside the Mount Adaptor AF/MF select...
...Mount Adaptor (sold separately) or LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor (sold separately), the following functions are available. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor If you can change the focusing method by operating the camera. Focus Mode: LA-EA2: Single-...on the lens. Available focus area: Wide/Center/Flexible Spot/Tracking SteadyShot: In-body Related Topic Focus Area 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 70 Other lenses (without a focus mode switch): Can be changed by the dedicated AF sensor inside the Mount Adaptor AF/MF select...
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 In-Camera Guide The [In-Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items, Fn (Function) items, and settings. 1 Select the MENU or Fn item for which you want to see a description, and then press the (A). (Delete) button The descriptions of the item are displayed. 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 73
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 In-Camera Guide The [In-Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items, Fn (Function) items, and settings. 1 Select the MENU or Fn item for which you want to see a description, and then press the (A). (Delete) button The descriptions of the item are displayed. 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 73
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...changes every time you press the assigned key. Hint When you assign [Switch Focus Area] to buttons (Custom Key) 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 81 If you assign [Switch Focus Area] to a custom key, it is recommended that you want . If you remove the check mark for ... then select [OK]. To select one, add a check mark using MENU or the Fn (function) menu. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 Focus Area Limit By limiting the types of available focus area settings in advance, you can more quickly select the focus area setting you want...
...changes every time you press the assigned key. Hint When you assign [Switch Focus Area] to buttons (Custom Key) 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 81 If you assign [Switch Focus Area] to a custom key, it is recommended that you want . If you remove the check mark for ... then select [OK]. To select one, add a check mark using MENU or the Fn (function) menu. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 Focus Area Limit By limiting the types of available focus area settings in advance, you can more quickly select the focus area setting you want...