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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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... line that helps you to release the shutter when there is dark. Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with higher magnification than Digital Zoom. Zooms an image with a selected color. Changes the range of the screen. Sets whether or not to adjust the composition ... noise reduction processing for the NEX-5R) with higher quality than Clear Image Zoom. Aber. Sets the display time of contents This feature can reduce the camera-shake when shooting selfportrait. Auto Review Grid Line Peaking Level Peaking Color Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom Self-portrait Self-timer...
... line that helps you to release the shutter when there is dark. Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with higher magnification than Digital Zoom. Zooms an image with a selected color. Changes the range of the screen. Sets whether or not to adjust the composition ... noise reduction processing for the NEX-5R) with higher quality than Clear Image Zoom. Aber. Sets the display time of contents This feature can reduce the camera-shake when shooting selfportrait. Auto Review Grid Line Peaking Level Peaking Color Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom Self-portrait Self-timer...
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z Measuring the exact distance to pass. NEX-6: NEX-5R: 18 mm (23/32 in.) 18 mm (23/32 in .). * The image sensor is the part that converts the light source to a digital signal. • If the subject is to the subject The mark shows the location of contents Sample photo... Menu AF/MF Select Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t desired mode. (Autofocus) (DMF) ...
z Measuring the exact distance to pass. NEX-6: NEX-5R: 18 mm (23/32 in.) 18 mm (23/32 in .). * The image sensor is the part that converts the light source to a digital signal. • If the subject is to the subject The mark shows the location of contents Sample photo... Menu AF/MF Select Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t desired mode. (Autofocus) (DMF) ...
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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 a TV. - The camera is connected to other devices using an HDMI cable. - The ...2 Touch (Touch shutter OFF) on the screen. Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) is not displayed in the following situations: - [Off] in [Autofocus Area] - [Digital Zoom] Index 84GB Notes • The touch shutter icon is used. - [Smile Shutter] - [Manual Focus] in [AF/MF Select] - [Flexible Spot] in...
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 a TV. - The camera is connected to other devices using an HDMI cable. - The ...2 Touch (Touch shutter OFF) on the screen. Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) is not displayed in the following situations: - [Off] in [Autofocus Area] - [Digital Zoom] Index 84GB Notes • The touch shutter icon is used. - [Smile Shutter] - [Manual Focus] in [AF/MF Select] - [Flexible Spot] in...
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...on the setting of [Image Size] (page 98), [Clear Image Zoom] (page 139), or [Digital Zoom] (page 140). Zoom scale (low) Zoom scale (high) 1 : The [Zoom] feature of the camera is not used. (×1.0 is indicated.) 2 Smart Zoom: You can magnify images using a high-...quality image process. 4 Digital Zoom: You can magnify images by combining various zoom features. The [Zoom] features available with this camera The [Zoom] feature of the camera provides a higher magnification zoom by trimming them partially. (Available only when [Image ...
...on the setting of [Image Size] (page 98), [Clear Image Zoom] (page 139), or [Digital Zoom] (page 140). Zoom scale (low) Zoom scale (high) 1 : The [Zoom] feature of the camera is not used. (×1.0 is indicated.) 2 Smart Zoom: You can magnify images using a high-...quality image process. 4 Digital Zoom: You can magnify images by combining various zoom features. The [Zoom] features available with this camera The [Zoom] feature of the camera provides a higher magnification zoom by trimming them partially. (Available only when [Image ...
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... images. z The quality of the [Zoom] feature of the camera As the image is zoomed by Off Off L trimming them in the available range (without M deterioration of image quality). Table of contents Sample photo Your purpose Clear Digital Image Zoom scale with optical zoom Image Zoom Size Zoom Zooming images...the AF area is set this item when using the zooming ring first, and then use the [Zoom] feature of [Digital Zoom]. • When you use the [Zoom] feature in the range of the camera if you need further zooming. 88GB If you press the MOVIE button during a zoom operation, the...
... images. z The quality of the [Zoom] feature of the camera As the image is zoomed by Off Off L trimming them in the available range (without M deterioration of image quality). Table of contents Sample photo Your purpose Clear Digital Image Zoom scale with optical zoom Image Zoom Size Zoom Zooming images...the AF area is set this item when using the zooming ring first, and then use the [Zoom] feature of [Digital Zoom]. • When you use the [Zoom] feature in the range of the camera if you need further zooming. 88GB If you press the MOVIE button during a zoom operation, the...
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...camera. The image size is not displayed on a computer for professional purposes. • The image size is fixed to process images on the LCD screen. You need 2 image files, a JPEG for viewing, and a RAW for professional purposes. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Quality Selects the compression format of digital...quality will allow you select [Fine] or [Standard]. z RAW images A RAW format file is smaller than that has not been through any digital processing on the images. RAW (RAW) RAW+J (RAW & JPEG) FINE (Fine) STD (Standard) File format: RAW (Records using the...
...camera. The image size is not displayed on a computer for professional purposes. • The image size is fixed to process images on the LCD screen. You need 2 image files, a JPEG for viewing, and a RAW for professional purposes. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Quality Selects the compression format of digital...quality will allow you select [Fine] or [Standard]. z RAW images A RAW format file is smaller than that has not been through any digital processing on the images. RAW (RAW) RAW+J (RAW & JPEG) FINE (Fine) STD (Standard) File format: RAW (Records using the...
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...recorded at either 60 frames/second, or at 50 fields/ second, respectively. Both 24p and 25p movies utilize the progressive scanning system, Dolby Digital audio, and the AVCHD format. • 60p/50p movies are recorded at either 24 frames/second or at about 30 frames/second, ...50 frames/second, respectively. Both 60p and 50p movies utilize the progressive scanning system, Dolby Digital audio, and the AVCHD format. Records mp4 (AVC) movies. Movies recorded in AVCHD format. Table of the camera. 1080 60i-compatible device: 60i 1080 50i-compatible device: 50i z Playing movies on ...
...recorded at either 60 frames/second, or at 50 fields/ second, respectively. Both 24p and 25p movies utilize the progressive scanning system, Dolby Digital audio, and the AVCHD format. • 60p/50p movies are recorded at either 24 frames/second or at about 30 frames/second, ...50 frames/second, respectively. Both 60p and 50p movies utilize the progressive scanning system, Dolby Digital audio, and the AVCHD format. Records mp4 (AVC) movies. Movies recorded in AVCHD format. Table of the camera. 1080 60i-compatible device: 60i 1080 50i-compatible device: 50i z Playing movies on ...
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Off Does not use [Clear Image Zoom] when the [Zoom] feature of the camera is used (page 87). On Uses the [Clear Image Zoom] feature. Notes • You cannot use [Clear Image Zoom] with higher quality than [Digital Zoom]. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Clear Image Zoom] t desired setting. Zooms an image with the following functions: - [Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] - [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG] in [Quality] Menu Index 139GB Table of contents Sample photo Clear Image Zoom Sets whether or not to use the [Clear Image Zoom] feature.
Off Does not use [Clear Image Zoom] when the [Zoom] feature of the camera is used (page 87). On Uses the [Clear Image Zoom] feature. Notes • You cannot use [Clear Image Zoom] with higher quality than [Digital Zoom]. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Clear Image Zoom] t desired setting. Zooms an image with the following functions: - [Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] - [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG] in [Quality] Menu Index 139GB Table of contents Sample photo Clear Image Zoom Sets whether or not to use the [Clear Image Zoom] feature.
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...] or not when the [Zoom] feature of the camera is used (page 87). Table of contents Sample photo Digital Zoom Sets whether to use the [Digital Zoom] feature. This feature can be also available in [Quality] Menu Index 140GB Notes • You cannot use higher ... Zooms an image with the following functions: - [Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] - [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG] in movie recording. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Digital Zoom] t desired setting. If you want to use [Digital Zoom] with higher magnification than [Clear Image Zoom] but the image quality deteriorates compared to [On].
...] or not when the [Zoom] feature of the camera is used (page 87). Table of contents Sample photo Digital Zoom Sets whether to use the [Digital Zoom] feature. This feature can be also available in [Quality] Menu Index 140GB Notes • You cannot use higher ... Zooms an image with the following functions: - [Sweep Panorama] - [Smile Shutter] - [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG] in movie recording. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Digital Zoom] t desired setting. If you want to use [Digital Zoom] with higher magnification than [Clear Image Zoom] but the image quality deteriorates compared to [On].
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sRGB AdobeRGB This is effective. The file name of the image starts with low saturation. This has a wide range of the digital camera. Images may not be printed or viewed in normal shooting, such as when you use applications or printers that do not support Adobe RGB. •...correct colors if you intend to print out the images without any modification. Menu Index 145GB You can change the color space, depending on the camera or non-Adobe RGBcompliant devices, the images are represented using combinations of numbers or the range of the subject is vivid green or red, [...
sRGB AdobeRGB This is effective. The file name of the image starts with low saturation. This has a wide range of the digital camera. Images may not be printed or viewed in normal shooting, such as when you use applications or printers that do not support Adobe RGB. •...correct colors if you intend to print out the images without any modification. Menu Index 145GB You can change the color space, depending on the camera or non-Adobe RGBcompliant devices, the images are represented using combinations of numbers or the range of the subject is vivid green or red, [...
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...to eject HD image quality discs. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format enables a high definition video signal shot on a digital video camera recorder to be played on the AVCHD format, your camera. 241GB Video signal3): 1080 60i-compatible device MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920 × 1080/60i, 1920 × 1080...using efficient data compression coding technology. Recording and playback on your camera Based on your camera records with the AVCHD format. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is capable of compressing images at higher ...
...to eject HD image quality discs. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format enables a high definition video signal shot on a digital video camera recorder to be played on the AVCHD format, your camera. 241GB Video signal3): 1080 60i-compatible device MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920 × 1080/60i, 1920 × 1080...using efficient data compression coding technology. Recording and playback on your camera Based on your camera records with the AVCHD format. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is capable of compressing images at higher ...
Instruction Manual
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Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. ©2012 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand NEX-6 4-437-011-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual E-mount Preparing the camera Mastering the basic operation Using the recording functions Using the playback functions Checking the functions available Importing images to the computer Adding functions to the camera Connecting the camera to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on this product and answers to a network Others NEX-6
Printed using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. ©2012 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand NEX-6 4-437-011-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual E-mount Preparing the camera Mastering the basic operation Using the recording functions Using the playback functions Checking the functions available Importing images to the computer Adding functions to the camera Connecting the camera to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on this product and answers to a network Others NEX-6
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... product safety is subject to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again. Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this NEX-6 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera is in compliance with the limits set out in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this unit. [ Notice If static...
... product safety is subject to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again. Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this NEX-6 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera is in compliance with the limits set out in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this unit. [ Notice If static...
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... is required and Art. 105 indicates when free use , by the Ministerial Decree 28.5.2003, as amended, and Art. 25 (general authorization for the NEX-6 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera are applicable in the U.S.A., Canada, Mexico, France, Sweden, Russia, Ukraine, Australia, Singapore, Korea, the Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan, India and China. Caution if using the...
... is required and Art. 105 indicates when free use , by the Ministerial Decree 28.5.2003, as amended, and Art. 25 (general authorization for the NEX-6 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera are applicable in the U.S.A., Canada, Mexico, France, Sweden, Russia, Ukraine, Australia, Singapore, Korea, the Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan, India and China. Caution if using the...
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Specifications Camera [System] Camera type: Interchangeable lens digital camera Lens: E-mount lens [Image sensor] Image sensor: APS-C format (23.5 mm × 15.6 mm) CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of image sensor: Approx. 16 700 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 16 100 000 pixels [Anti-dust] System: Charge protection coating on Low-Pass...
Specifications Camera [System] Camera type: Interchangeable lens digital camera Lens: E-mount lens [Image sensor] Image sensor: APS-C format (23.5 mm × 15.6 mm) CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of image sensor: Approx. 16 700 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 16 100 000 pixels [Anti-dust] System: Charge protection coating on Low-Pass...
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... (0.82 - 1) 9-13 28.2° - 7.8° 1.0 (3.28) Maximum magnification (×) 0.215 0.225 Minimum f-stop f/22 - Design and specifications are based on digital cameras equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor. 3) Minimum focus is the shortest distance from the image sensor to change without notice. GB 96 diameter ×...; height) (Approx. Lens Lens E16 - 50 mm zoom lens1) E55 - 210 mm zoom lens Camera NEX-6L/6Y NEX-6Y Equivalent 35 mm-format focal length2) (mm) 24 - 75 82.5 - 315 Lens groups- f/32 Filter diameter 40.5 49 (...
... (0.82 - 1) 9-13 28.2° - 7.8° 1.0 (3.28) Maximum magnification (×) 0.215 0.225 Minimum f-stop f/22 - Design and specifications are based on digital cameras equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor. 3) Minimum focus is the shortest distance from the image sensor to change without notice. GB 96 diameter ×...; height) (Approx. Lens Lens E16 - 50 mm zoom lens1) E55 - 210 mm zoom lens Camera NEX-6L/6Y NEX-6Y Equivalent 35 mm-format focal length2) (mm) 24 - 75 82.5 - 315 Lens groups- f/32 Filter diameter 40.5 49 (...
Marketing Specifications
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...Make quick changes with the speed and accuracy of high resolution, high sensitivity and gorgeous, blurred backgrounds. Fast Hybrid AF Sony's advanced Fast Hybrid AF combines two technologies for outstanding performance: Phase detection AF for incredible depth. OLED reduces motion blur... Defocus, Brightness, Color, Vividness and most Picture Effects. NEX-6/B Compact Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Who says you to easily enjoy the creative expression of SLR-quality digital imaging without the complicated settings. The NEX-6 features a wish list of thirds, Auto Portrait Framing ...
...Make quick changes with the speed and accuracy of high resolution, high sensitivity and gorgeous, blurred backgrounds. Fast Hybrid AF Sony's advanced Fast Hybrid AF combines two technologies for outstanding performance: Phase detection AF for incredible depth. OLED reduces motion blur... Defocus, Brightness, Color, Vividness and most Picture Effects. NEX-6/B Compact Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Who says you to easily enjoy the creative expression of SLR-quality digital imaging without the complicated settings. The NEX-6 features a wish list of thirds, Auto Portrait Framing ...
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... Still Image Size 16:9 Still Image Size 3:2 Panorama Still Image Size Video Format Video Mode Audio Format Microphone/Speaker Still Image File Format Sony E-mount lenses Sony E-mount interchangeable lens digital camera with six finishing styles: Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset and B&W. First a static-free coating on Optical Filter and ultrasonic vibration mechanism Approx...
... Still Image Size 16:9 Still Image Size 3:2 Panorama Still Image Size Video Format Video Mode Audio Format Microphone/Speaker Still Image File Format Sony E-mount lenses Sony E-mount interchangeable lens digital camera with six finishing styles: Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset and B&W. First a static-free coating on Optical Filter and ultrasonic vibration mechanism Approx...
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... Compatible OS* (USB connection) Windows XP®** SP3, Windows Vista® SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Mac OS® X (10.3-10.8) * Must be guaranteed with NEX-6: E 18-55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS, E 55-210 mm F4-6.3 OSS, E 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 OSS, Sonnar T* E 24 mm F1.8 ZA, E PZ ...-dust system Recording system (still image) Recording format 3:2 aspect ratio Image size (pixels) 16:9 aspect ratio Sweep Panorama™ Interchangeable-lens digital camera with built in flash Sony E-mount lenses APS-C size (23.5 x 15.6 mm) Exmor® APS HD CMOS sensor with primary color filters 16.1 megapixels (effective...
... Compatible OS* (USB connection) Windows XP®** SP3, Windows Vista® SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Mac OS® X (10.3-10.8) * Must be guaranteed with NEX-6: E 18-55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS, E 55-210 mm F4-6.3 OSS, E 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 OSS, Sonnar T* E 24 mm F1.8 ZA, E PZ ...-dust system Recording system (still image) Recording format 3:2 aspect ratio Image size (pixels) 16:9 aspect ratio Sweep Panorama™ Interchangeable-lens digital camera with built in flash Sony E-mount lenses APS-C size (23.5 x 15.6 mm) Exmor® APS HD CMOS sensor with primary color filters 16.1 megapixels (effective...