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...Menu Identifying parts NEX-6 NEX-5R When the lens is removed See the pages in parentheses for details on compatible accessories of the Multi Interface Shoe, visit the Sony web site in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. ... 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 operation for the Accessory Shoe can be used.
...Menu Identifying parts NEX-6 NEX-5R When the lens is removed See the pages in parentheses for details on compatible accessories of the Multi Interface Shoe, visit the Sony web site in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. ... 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 operation for the Accessory Shoe can be used.
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... aperture and shutter speed. Selects the method used to the subject or condition. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Shoots with preset settings according to fire the flash. Analyzes the scene when capturing a face and saves another image... 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. Table of contents Sample photo Shoot Mode (NEX-5R only) Allows you to select a shooting mode, such as continuous shooting,...
... aperture and shutter speed. Selects the method used to the subject or condition. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Shoots with preset settings according to fire the flash. Analyzes the scene when capturing a face and saves another image... 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. Table of contents Sample photo Shoot Mode (NEX-5R only) Allows you to select a shooting mode, such as continuous shooting,...
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...compensation. Finely adjusts the autofocused position, when using the LAEA2 Mount Adaptor (sold separately). MF Assist MF Assist Time Color Space SteadyShot Release w/o Lens Eye-Start AF Front Curtain Shutter Long Exposure NR High ISO NR Lens Comp.: Shading Lens Comp.: Chro. When you...noise reduction processing for the peaking function. Reduces wind noise during movie recording in movie recording. Sets the noise reduction processing for the NEX-5R) with a selected color. Sets the display time of the screen. Sets whether or not to use autofocus when you set [...
...compensation. Finely adjusts the autofocused position, when using the LAEA2 Mount Adaptor (sold separately). MF Assist MF Assist Time Color Space SteadyShot Release w/o Lens Eye-Start AF Front Curtain Shutter Long Exposure NR High ISO NR Lens Comp.: Shading Lens Comp.: Chro. When you...noise reduction processing for the peaking function. Reduces wind noise during movie recording in movie recording. Sets the noise reduction processing for the NEX-5R) with a selected color. Sets the display time of the screen. Sets whether or not to use autofocus when you set [...
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... mirror, or has shiny surfaces. - Focal point moves following situations: - 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 want to focus on When the camera cannot focus on the...
... mirror, or has shiny surfaces. - Focal point moves following situations: - 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 want to focus on When the camera cannot focus on the...
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... Tracking] is displayed where you touch the screen, the camera focuses on even if the subject is set to focus on the subject automatically and releases the shutter automatically (page 84). Menu Index 38GB Center-weighted auto focus: A frame is temporarily invalid. Movie recording - [Sweep Panorama] - [Night Scene] in focus. To...
... Tracking] is displayed where you touch the screen, the camera focuses on even if the subject is set to focus on the subject automatically and releases the shutter automatically (page 84). Menu Index 38GB Center-weighted auto focus: A frame is temporarily invalid. Movie recording - [Sweep Panorama] - [Night Scene] in focus. To...
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... Wireless Remote Commander to the remote sensor of contents Sample photo Remote Cdr. You can shoot using the SHUTTER and 2SEC (the shutter is released after two seconds) buttons on the RMT-DSLR2 Wireless Remote Commander is set to [Off], the START/STOP button (Movie button) on the...light to the remote sensor is not obscured. • When [MOVIE Button] is set to [On] and the camera is ready to take a self-portrait (NEX-5R only) • The RMT-DSLR1 Wireless Remote Commander is not compatible with the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] [Anti Motion Blur] in [Scene Selection] ...
... Wireless Remote Commander to the remote sensor of contents Sample photo Remote Cdr. You can shoot using the SHUTTER and 2SEC (the shutter is released after two seconds) buttons on the RMT-DSLR2 Wireless Remote Commander is set to [Off], the START/STOP button (Movie button) on the...light to the remote sensor is not obscured. • When [MOVIE Button] is set to [On] and the camera is ready to take a self-portrait (NEX-5R only) • The RMT-DSLR1 Wireless Remote Commander is not compatible with the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight] [Anti Motion Blur] in [Scene Selection] ...
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of contents Sample photo Using functions with the AEL button (NEX-6 only) AEL button (NEX-6 only) 1 Focus on your subject and shoot. Table of AEL button] t [AEL toggle] to keep the AE locked after you have released the AEL button. Menu Index 63GB The exposure value is fixed and the up. (AE lock) lights AEL button 3 Holding the AEL button down, focus on the spot for which you want to set the exposure. 2 Press the AEL button. Or, you can assign other functions to the AEL button (page 163). Select MENU t [Setup] t [Custom Key Settings] t [Func.
of contents Sample photo Using functions with the AEL button (NEX-6 only) AEL button (NEX-6 only) 1 Focus on your subject and shoot. Table of AEL button] t [AEL toggle] to keep the AE locked after you have released the AEL button. Menu Index 63GB The exposure value is fixed and the up. (AE lock) lights AEL button 3 Holding the AEL button down, focus on the spot for which you want to set the exposure. 2 Press the AEL button. Or, you can assign other functions to the AEL button (page 163). Select MENU t [Setup] t [Custom Key Settings] t [Func.
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... making a composite image. When the camera shoots multiple images, it automatically chooses and saves the appropriate image. z What is released. When the camera recognizes the subject and adjusts itself for shooting conditions, the following information appears on the screen: icon for...Auto The camera automatically recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions, and the appropriate settings are not recognized. • When [Quality] is released 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. Shooting function: Auto HDR, Slow Sync., Daylight Sync., Slow Shutter Icon for recognized ...
... making a composite image. When the camera shoots multiple images, it automatically chooses and saves the appropriate image. z What is released. When the camera recognizes the subject and adjusts itself for shooting conditions, the following information appears on the screen: icon for...Auto The camera automatically recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions, and the appropriate settings are not recognized. • When [Quality] is released 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. Shooting function: Auto HDR, Slow Sync., Daylight Sync., Slow Shutter Icon for recognized ...
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... displayed in the following situations: - [Off] in [Autofocus Area] - [Digital Zoom] Index 84GB 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 focus on the screen. The Auto Focus area is...
... displayed in the following situations: - [Off] in [Autofocus Area] - [Digital Zoom] Index 84GB 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 focus on the screen. The Auto Focus area is...
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... use the Smile Shutter. You can set the sensitivity to [Single Shooting] automatically. Uses the Smile Shutter. Index 91GB Continued r Table of the camera is released automatically. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Smile Shutter] t [On]. 2 To set the sensitivity to detect a smile, OPTION t desired setting. 3 Wait for a smile to [Smile Shutter] mode. 4 To exit...
... use the Smile Shutter. You can set the sensitivity to [Single Shooting] automatically. Uses the Smile Shutter. Index 91GB Continued r Table of the camera is released automatically. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Smile Shutter] t [On]. 2 To set the sensitivity to detect a smile, OPTION t desired setting. 3 Wait for a smile to [Smile Shutter] mode. 4 To exit...
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.../Color] t [DRO/Auto HDR] t [Auto HDR]. 2 OPTION t desired value. (Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. Sets the exposure difference, based on the contrast of the scene is released 3 times for a single shot, be careful of the following: - Do not change the composition or otherwise adjust the settings, be cautious of blurring, and shoot...
.../Color] t [DRO/Auto HDR] t [Auto HDR]. 2 OPTION t desired value. (Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. Sets the exposure difference, based on the contrast of the scene is released 3 times for a single shot, be careful of the following: - Do not change the composition or otherwise adjust the settings, be cautious of blurring, and shoot...
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... blur has occurred, you may not be available with the [Zoom] feature of this function when the subject is released 3 times for 1 shot. If necessary, change the composition before shooting. The camera releases the shutter 3 times. You can select the area to be found in black and white with rich gradation and...
... blur has occurred, you may not be available with the [Zoom] feature of this function when the subject is released 3 times for 1 shot. If necessary, change the composition before shooting. The camera releases the shutter 3 times. You can select the area to be found in black and white with rich gradation and...
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... Smart Accessory Terminal 2. • If the AF illuminator is too bright during shooting, change the setting of contents Sample photo Menu Self-portrait Self-timer (NEX-5R only) Sets whether to set the shooting mode to [On]. 3 Touch the LCD screen. timer when the LCD screen is tilted upward about 180 degrees...
... Smart Accessory Terminal 2. • If the AF illuminator is too bright during shooting, change the setting of contents Sample photo Menu Self-portrait Self-timer (NEX-5R only) Sets whether to set the shooting mode to [On]. 3 Touch the LCD screen. timer when the LCD screen is tilted upward about 180 degrees...
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... photo Menu Index 147GB Select this option when you use lenses that do not provide a lens contact, such as the lens of contents Release w/o Lens Sets whether or not the shutter can be achieved when you attach the camera on the recorded image. Notes • Correct ...metering cannot be released when no lens is attached. Table of an astronomical telescope. Enable Disable Releases the shutter when no lens is attached. Releases the shutter only when a lens is attached. 1 MENU t [Setup...
... photo Menu Index 147GB Select this option when you use lenses that do not provide a lens contact, such as the lens of contents Release w/o Lens Sets whether or not the shutter can be achieved when you attach the camera on the recorded image. Notes • Correct ...metering cannot be released when no lens is attached. Table of an astronomical telescope. Enable Disable Releases the shutter when no lens is attached. Releases the shutter only when a lens is attached. 1 MENU t [Setup...
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... a large diameter lens attached, the ghosting of contents Sample photo Front Curtain Shutter The electronic front curtain shutter function shortens the time lag between shutter releases. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Front Curtain Shutter] t desired setting.
... a large diameter lens attached, the ghosting of contents Sample photo Front Curtain Shutter The electronic front curtain shutter function shortens the time lag between shutter releases. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Front Curtain Shutter] t desired setting.
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Notes • An update can be performed only when the battery level is released. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Version]. Sample photo Menu Index 184GB We recommend that you use a sufficiently charged battery pack or the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). Confirm the version when a firmware update is (3 remaining battery icons) or more. Table of contents Version Displays the version of your camera and lens.
Notes • An update can be performed only when the battery level is released. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Version]. Sample photo Menu Index 184GB We recommend that you use a sufficiently charged battery pack or the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). Confirm the version when a firmware update is (3 remaining battery icons) or more. Table of contents Version Displays the version of your camera and lens.
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... pack is not charged. • When the battery pack is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). The shutter does not release. • You are using a memory card with the battery pack, AC Adaptor (supplied), or USB cable. This is not attached properly. The image is out...
... pack is not charged. • When the battery pack is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). The shutter does not release. • You are using a memory card with the battery pack, AC Adaptor (supplied), or USB cable. This is not attached properly. The image is out...
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.... You can continue to shoot again. • You have been shooting continuously. If this icon does not disappear, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Recover? • You cannot record or play back AVCHD movies because the Image Database File is attached, reattach the...the power off the camera and eject the battery pack, then reinsert the battery pack. Image DataBase File error • There is something similar, set [Release w/o Lens] to mark RAW images with power zoom is no image on . Unable to print. • You tried to [Enable] (page 147...
.... You can continue to shoot again. • You have been shooting continuously. If this icon does not disappear, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Recover? • You cannot record or play back AVCHD movies because the Image Database File is attached, reattach the...the power off the camera and eject the battery pack, then reinsert the battery pack. Image DataBase File error • There is something similar, set [Release w/o Lens] to mark RAW images with power zoom is no image on . Unable to print. • You tried to [Enable] (page 147...
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... Auto 76 Program Shift 76 Protect 127 Q Quality 101 R RAW 101 Rear Sync 77 Record Setting 104 Recover Image DB 192 Red Eye Reduction 132 Release w/o Lens 147 Remote Cdr 59 Reset Network Settings 202 Reset View on TV 122 Viewfinder Bright 175 Vividness 46 Volume Settings 128 W Warning messages 229...
... Auto 76 Program Shift 76 Protect 127 Q Quality 101 R RAW 101 Rear Sync 77 Record Setting 104 Recover Image DB 192 Red Eye Reduction 132 Release w/o Lens 147 Remote Cdr 59 Reset Network Settings 202 Reset View on TV 122 Viewfinder Bright 175 Vividness 46 Volume Settings 128 W Warning messages 229...
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... for the Smart Accessory Terminal can also be attached. F AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/ Smile Shutter lamp G Smart Accessory Terminal 21) H Microphone2) I Lens (22) J Lens release button (23) K Mount L Image sensor3) M Lens contacts3) When the lens is removed A Shutter button (31) B Hook for the parts. Preparing the camera Identifying parts See...
... for the Smart Accessory Terminal can also be attached. F AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/ Smile Shutter lamp G Smart Accessory Terminal 21) H Microphone2) I Lens (22) J Lens release button (23) K Mount L Image sensor3) M Lens contacts3) When the lens is removed A Shutter button (31) B Hook for the parts. Preparing the camera Identifying parts See...