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4-437-008-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α Handbook Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index NEX-6/NEX-5R GB © 2012 Sony Corporation
4-437-008-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera α Handbook Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index NEX-6/NEX-5R GB © 2012 Sony Corporation
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... keyword. This is useful to use this handbook Click on a button at upper right on using this camera. Search for information by sample photos. Marks and notations used as examples of pictures in this handbook In this handbook, the sequence of operations is indicated by . The default... you want to know. 2GB Operate the camera in a listing of menu items. Search for information by arrows (t). Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Notes on the cover and each page to jump to the correct operation of the camera. Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to the...
... keyword. This is useful to use this handbook Click on a button at upper right on using this camera. Search for information by sample photos. Marks and notations used as examples of pictures in this handbook In this handbook, the sequence of operations is indicated by . The default... you want to know. 2GB Operate the camera in a listing of menu items. Search for information by arrows (t). Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Notes on the cover and each page to jump to the correct operation of the camera. Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to the...
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Sample photo 7 Identifying parts 13 List of icons on the screen 20 Basic operations Operating the camera 23 Menu 29 Shooting images 36 Playing back images 39 Deleting images 41 Using the Photo Creativity function Photo Creativity 42 Bkground Defocus 43 Brightness 44 Color 45 Vividness 46 Picture Effect 47 3GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook 2 Sample photo 7 Identifying parts 13 List of icons on the screen 20 Basic operations Operating the camera 23 Menu 29 Shooting images 36 Playing back images 39 Deleting images 41 Using the Photo Creativity function Photo Creativity 42 Bkground Defocus 43 Brightness 44 Color 45 Vividness 46 Picture Effect 47 3GB Continued r
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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 contents Sample photo Menu Index Using functions in the menu Shoot Mode (NEX-5R only 30 Camera 30 Image Size 31 Brightness/Color 31 Playback 32 Application 32 Setup 32 Connecting with other equipment Viewing images on a TV ...
Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Using functions in the menu Shoot Mode (NEX-5R only 30 Camera 30 Image Size 31 Brightness/Color 31 Playback 32 Application 32 Setup 32 Connecting with other equipment Viewing images on a TV ...
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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...
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...
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...to the shooting tips displayed on a photo, the screen will jump to capture in parentheses for shooting that kind of photo. You may find the answer by going through the sample photos listed here. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Sample photo "This is the scene I do?" ...Shooting people (page 8) Shooting macro photos (page 9) Shooting landscapes (page 10) ...
...to the shooting tips displayed on a photo, the screen will jump to capture in parentheses for shooting that kind of photo. You may find the answer by going through the sample photos listed here. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Sample photo "This is the scene I do?" ...Shooting people (page 8) Shooting macro photos (page 9) Shooting landscapes (page 10) ...
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu Shooting people 43 A person stands out, while backgrounds blurred away (43) 91 A happy smile (91) 68 A person in front of night view (68) 56 A group photo (56, 57) 94 A person with soft skin tones (94) 58 The same scene with different brightness (58) 69 A person in candle light (69) 60 A moving person (60) 77 A person lit from behind (77) Index 8GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu Shooting people 43 A person stands out, while backgrounds blurred away (43) 91 A happy smile (91) 68 A person in front of night view (68) 56 A group photo (56, 57) 94 A person with soft skin tones (94) 58 The same scene with different brightness (58) 69 A person in candle light (69) 60 A moving person (60) 77 A person lit from behind (77) Index 8GB Continued r
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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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Table of contents Sample photo Menu Shooting landscapes 52 The sky in vivid colors (52) 74 Running water (74) 114 Vivid green colors (114) 114 Colored leaves (114) 70 Panoramic photos (70) 110 Scenery with a wide range of brightness (110) 110 Light outdoors shot from a dark interior (110) 43 Defocusing the background (43) 136 Keeping your shot level (136) Index 10GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu Shooting landscapes 52 The sky in vivid colors (52) 74 Running water (74) 114 Vivid green colors (114) 114 Colored leaves (114) 70 Panoramic photos (70) 110 Scenery with a wide range of brightness (110) 110 Light outdoors shot from a dark interior (110) 43 Defocusing the background (43) 136 Keeping your shot level (136) Index 10GB Continued r
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Table of contents Sample photo Shooting sunset/night scenes 68 Holding the camera by hand (68) 68 Shooting the red of the sunset beautifully (68) 73 Fireworks (73) 77 Trail of light (77) 58 The same scene in different brightness (58) 43 Defocusing the background (43) 56 Preventing camera-shake (56) Menu Index 11GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Shooting sunset/night scenes 68 Holding the camera by hand (68) 68 Shooting the red of the sunset beautifully (68) 73 Fireworks (73) 77 Trail of light (77) 58 The same scene in different brightness (58) 43 Defocusing the background (43) 56 Preventing camera-shake (56) Menu Index 11GB Continued r
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Table of contents Sample photo Shooting fast moving subjects 83 Following a moving subject (83) 79 Shooting the subject approaching the camera (79) 74 Expressing vigorous action (74) 55 Capturing the best moment (55) Menu Index 12GB
Table of contents Sample photo Shooting fast moving subjects 83 Following a moving subject (83) 79 Shooting the subject approaching the camera (79) 74 Expressing vigorous action (74) 55 Capturing the best moment (55) Menu Index 12GB
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...) button (62) E Remote 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.... Accessories for the parts. Table of the Multi Interface Shoe, visit the Sony web site in parentheses for details on compatible accessories of contents Sample photo Menu Identifying parts NEX-6 NEX-5R When the lens is removed See the pages in your area, or ...
...) button (62) E Remote 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.... Accessories for the parts. Table of the Multi Interface Shoe, visit the Sony web site in parentheses for details on compatible accessories of contents Sample photo Menu Identifying parts NEX-6 NEX-5R When the lens is removed See the pages in your area, or ...
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...photo NEX-6 NEX-5R A Image sensor position mark (79) B Viewfinder (NEX-6 only) C Eyepiece cup (NEX-6 only) • Not attached to the camera at the factory. D Eye sensor (NEX-6 only) E Wi-Fi sensor (built-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 (...
...photo NEX-6 NEX-5R A Image sensor position mark (79) B Viewfinder (NEX-6 only) C Eyepiece cup (NEX-6 only) • Not attached to the camera at the factory. D Eye sensor (NEX-6 only) E Wi-Fi sensor (built-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 (...
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NEX-5R: • You can adjust the LCD screen upward by about 180 degrees when you take a self-portrait. The 3-second delay self-timer is automatically ... LCD screen completely until it fits against the camera body, then slide the LCD screen upward until both the bottoms of contents Sample photo Menu Index z LCD screen NEX-6: • You can adjust the LCD screen to an easily viewable angle and shoot from any position. • You can adjust the LCD...
NEX-5R: • You can adjust the LCD screen upward by about 180 degrees when you take a self-portrait. The 3-second delay self-timer is automatically ... LCD screen completely until it fits against the camera body, then slide the LCD screen upward until both the bottoms of contents Sample photo Menu Index z LCD screen NEX-6: • You can adjust the LCD screen to an easily viewable angle and shoot from any position. • You can adjust the LCD...
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G Speaker Menu Index 16GB Continued r F Tripod socket hole • Use a tripod with a screw length of contents Sample photo NEX-6 NEX-5R A Battery/memory card cover B Access lamp C Memory card insertion slot D Battery compartment E Connection plate cover • Use this when using screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/...
G Speaker Menu Index 16GB Continued r F Tripod socket hole • Use a tripod with a screw length of contents Sample photo NEX-6 NEX-5R A Battery/memory card cover B Access lamp C Memory card insertion slot D Battery compartment E Connection plate cover • Use this when using screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/...
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...79). 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 Flash HVL-F7S (NEX-5R only) A Screw B Flash1) C Connector 1) 1) Do not touch this part directly. If it is attached, functions assigned to the Zooming/Focusing ...
...79). 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 Flash HVL-F7S (NEX-5R only) A Screw B Flash1) C Connector 1) 1) Do not touch this part directly. If it is attached, functions assigned to the Zooming/Focusing ...
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Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index E18 - 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-5RK) A Hood index B Focusing ring C Zooming ring D Focal-length scale E Focal-length index F Lens contacts 1) G Mounting index 1) Do not touch this part directly. 18GB Continued r
Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index E18 - 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-5RK) A Hood index B Focusing ring C Zooming ring D Focal-length scale E Focal-length index F Lens contacts 1) G Mounting index 1) Do not touch this part directly. 18GB Continued r
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E55 - 210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (supplied with NEX-6Y/5RY) Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index A Focusing ring B Zooming ring C Focal-length scale D Focal-length index E Lens contacts 1) F Mounting index 1) Do not touch this part directly. 19GB
E55 - 210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (supplied with NEX-6Y/5RY) Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index A Focusing ring B Zooming ring C Focal-length scale D Focal-length index E Lens contacts 1) F Mounting index 1) Do not touch this part directly. 19GB
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... change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the screen to indicate the camera status. Shooting standby A Display P A S M Indication Shoot Mode Scene Selection Sample photo Menu Graphic Display Scene Recognition icon Memory card/Upload Index Movie recording 100 123Min 16M 14M 8.4M 7.1M 4M 3.4M Number of recordable still images...
... change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the screen to indicate the camera status. Shooting standby A Display P A S M Indication Shoot Mode Scene Selection Sample photo Menu Graphic Display Scene Recognition icon Memory card/Upload Index Movie recording 100 123Min 16M 14M 8.4M 7.1M 4M 3.4M Number of recordable still images...