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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 ...203 Using with your computer 206 Using the software 208 Connecting the camera to the computer 211 Creating a movie disc 213 Printing still images 217 Adding functions to the camera Adding functions to the camera (Application downloading 218 Launching the downloaded application 221 Troubleshooting...
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 ...203 Using with your computer 206 Using the software 208 Connecting the camera to the computer 211 Creating a movie disc 213 Printing still images 217 Adding functions to the camera Adding functions to the camera (Application downloading 218 Launching the downloaded application 221 Troubleshooting...
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Operations with other manufactures' accessories are attached to the Smart Accessory Terminal 2. 4) Do not cover this part during movie recording. 5) Do not touch this part directly. You cannot use the [Self-portrait Self-timer] function when a flash HVL-F7S (supplied) or accessories ... for the Smart Accessory Terminal can also be used. 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 consult your...
Operations with other manufactures' accessories are attached to the Smart Accessory Terminal 2. 4) Do not cover this part during movie recording. 5) Do not touch this part directly. You cannot use the [Self-portrait Self-timer] function when a flash HVL-F7S (supplied) or accessories ... for the Smart Accessory Terminal can also be used. 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 consult your...
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...-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 (26) Q Control wheel (23) R Soft key C (26...
...-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 (26) Q Control wheel (23) R Soft key C (26...
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You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the screen to indicate the camera status. Table of contents List of movies Remaining battery Flash charge in progress AF illuminator Live view Continued r 20GB 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 Recordable time of movies Aspect ratio of still images Image size of still images Playback RAW RAW+J ...
You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the screen to indicate the camera status. Table of contents List of movies Remaining battery Flash charge in progress AF illuminator Live view Continued r 20GB 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 Recordable time of movies Aspect ratio of still images Image size of still images Playback RAW RAW+J ...
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...SteadyShot/SteadyShot warning Control dial Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) connection error (NEX5R only) Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) overheating warning (NEX-5R only) Overheating warning Database file full/ Database file error Zoom scaling Smart Zoom Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom View mode...Display Indication Does not record sound during movie recording Touch operation status (Touch Shutter/Object Tracking/Touch operation off) (NEX-5R only) Wind noise reduction is only for NEX-6) Flash compensation Drive Mode Self-portrait Self-timer (NEX-5R only) Metering Mode Focus mode...
...SteadyShot/SteadyShot warning Control dial Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) connection error (NEX5R only) Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) overheating warning (NEX-5R only) Overheating warning Database file full/ Database file error Zoom scaling Smart Zoom Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom View mode...Display Indication Does not record sound during movie recording Touch operation status (Touch Shutter/Object Tracking/Touch operation off) (NEX-5R only) Wind noise reduction is only for NEX-6) Flash compensation Drive Mode Self-portrait Self-timer (NEX-5R only) Metering Mode Focus mode...
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Appears when [Picture Effect] did not work on the image. Touch shutter ON/OFF switch (NEX-5R only) Histogram 22GB Index Menu Sample photo Table of images in the view mode Appears when HDR did not work on the image. D Display ... status Shutter speed Aperture value Metered manual Exposure compensation ISO400 ISO sensitivity AE lock Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) 2012-1-1 9:30AM Recorded date/time of the image 12/12 Image number/Number of contents
Appears when [Picture Effect] did not work on the image. Touch shutter ON/OFF switch (NEX-5R only) Histogram 22GB Index Menu Sample photo Table of images in the view mode Appears when HDR did not work on the image. D Display ... status Shutter speed Aperture value Metered manual Exposure compensation ISO400 ISO sensitivity AE lock Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) 2012-1-1 9:30AM Recorded date/time of the image 12/12 Image number/Number of contents
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... the information to be displayed on the LCD screen. Selects the image size of movies. Exposure Comp. Selects the image processing method. Selects the compression format. Selects the...to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Still Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Panorama Image Size Panorama Direction Movie File Format Record Setting Selects the image size. Corrects the brightness or contrast automatically. ISO White Balance Metering ... the information to be displayed on an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately for the NEX-5R). Adjusts the amount of flash light.
... the information to be displayed on the LCD screen. Selects the image size of movies. Exposure Comp. Selects the image processing method. Selects the compression format. Selects the...to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Still Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Panorama Image Size Panorama Direction Movie File Format Record Setting Selects the image size. Corrects the brightness or contrast automatically. ISO White Balance Metering ... the information to be displayed on an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately for the NEX-5R). Adjusts the amount of flash light.
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...whether or not to show the value of exposure compensation, etc. Transfers the images to a computer that is connected to the network for the NEX-5R) and the LCD screen. Transfers the images to a TV that is connected to the network for viewing. Sets the AF illuminator to... Deletes images. Table of contents Sample photo Playback Allows you to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Delete Still/Movie Select Slide Show View on Smartphone Send to be displayed on the screen. Transfers the images to print, or makes printing settings. Selects ...
...whether or not to show the value of exposure compensation, etc. Transfers the images to a computer that is connected to the network for the NEX-5R) and the LCD screen. Transfers the images to a TV that is connected to the network for viewing. Sets the AF illuminator to... Deletes images. Table of contents Sample photo Playback Allows you to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Delete Still/Movie Select Slide Show View on Smartphone Send to be displayed on the screen. Transfers the images to print, or makes printing settings. Selects ...
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... Image Extract. Changes the range of contents Enhances the outline of the screen. Sets whether to adjust the shutter speed automatically during movie recording in -focus ranges with the LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor attached (sold separately). Sets the shooting mode when the LCD screen is...lens. Compensates for long exposure shootings. Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Sets the noise reduction processing for the NEX-5R) with a selected color. This feature can reduce the camera-shake when shooting selfportrait. Lens Comp.: Distortion Face Priority Tracking ...
... Image Extract. Changes the range of contents Enhances the outline of the screen. Sets whether to adjust the shutter speed automatically during movie recording in -focus ranges with the LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor attached (sold separately). Sets the shooting mode when the LCD screen is...lens. Compensates for long exposure shootings. Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Sets the noise reduction processing for the NEX-5R) with a selected color. This feature can reduce the camera-shake when shooting selfportrait. Lens Comp.: Distortion Face Priority Tracking ...
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... the Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately for each computer or USB device connected to the camera. Main Settings Menu start Function Menu Settings MOVIE Button Custom Key Settings Touch Operation (NEX-5R only) Beep Language Date/Time Setup Area Setting Help Guide Display Power Save Power Saving Start Time LCD Brightness Viewfinder Bright...
... the Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately for each computer or USB device connected to the camera. Main Settings Menu start Function Menu Settings MOVIE Button Custom Key Settings Touch Operation (NEX-5R only) Beep Language Date/Time Setup Area Setting Help Guide Display Power Save Power Saving Start Time LCD Brightness Viewfinder Bright...
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... the camera easily by pushing the WPS button. Table of the camera. Folder Selects the recording folder to which still images and MP4 movies are recorded. Access Point Settings You can register your access point manually. Reset View on Smartphone Resets the connecting information for [View on... the memory card. Menu Index 35GB Display Card Space Eye-Fi Setup* Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the recordable number of the camera when an Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camera. New Folder Creates a new folder to...
... the camera easily by pushing the WPS button. Table of the camera. Folder Selects the recording folder to which still images and MP4 movies are recorded. Access Point Settings You can register your access point manually. Reset View on Smartphone Resets the connecting information for [View on... the memory card. Menu Index 35GB Display Card Space Eye-Fi Setup* Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the recordable number of the camera when an Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camera. New Folder Creates a new folder to...
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... and allows you bought the camera is explained here. Both the original and the trimmed images are saved (page 93). To record movies, press the MOVIE button to stop recording. When the camera detects and shoots a face, the captured image is recognized. 36GB Continued r Icon for ... the settings. 1 Adjust the LCD screen angle, and hold the camera (NEX-6 only). Press the MOVIE button again to start recording. Notes • You can continuously record a movie for up to 29 minutes, and an MP4 format movie for recognized scene and guide • The camera recognizes (Night Scene), (...
... and allows you bought the camera is explained here. Both the original and the trimmed images are saved (page 93). To record movies, press the MOVIE button to stop recording. When the camera detects and shoots a face, the captured image is recognized. 36GB Continued r Icon for ... the settings. 1 Adjust the LCD screen angle, and hold the camera (NEX-6 only). Press the MOVIE button again to start recording. Notes • You can continuously record a movie for up to 29 minutes, and an MP4 format movie for recognized scene and guide • The camera recognizes (Night Scene), (...
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...) [Object Tracking] is * set to [On] [Object Tracking] is Touch Shutter set to focus on the subject automatically and releases the shutter automatically (page 84). Movie recording - [Sweep Panorama] - [Night Scene] in focus. Object Tracking Center-weighted auto focus Touch Shutter: When you touch on the screen, and continues to [Off...
...) [Object Tracking] is * set to [On] [Object Tracking] is Touch Shutter set to focus on the subject automatically and releases the shutter automatically (page 84). Movie recording - [Sweep Panorama] - [Night Scene] in focus. Object Tracking Center-weighted auto focus Touch Shutter: When you touch on the screen, and continues to [Off...
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... clockwise during pause. Turn counterclockwise during pause. Press the bottom t top/ - Touch X/N. NEX-5R: You can switch between still image playback and movie playback by -frame. Touch m. During movie playback Pause/resume Fast-forward Fast-rewind Forward slow playback Reverse slow playback* Adjust sound volume ... z Displaying a desired folder To select a desired folder, select the bar on the left or right (NEX-5R only). 3 To play back panoramic images or movies, press the center of the bar. You can also select a folder by pressing the center of contents ...
... clockwise during pause. Turn counterclockwise during pause. Press the bottom t top/ - Touch X/N. NEX-5R: You can switch between still image playback and movie playback by -frame. Touch m. During movie playback Pause/resume Fast-forward Fast-rewind Forward slow playback Reverse slow playback* Adjust sound volume ... z Displaying a desired folder To select a desired folder, select the bar on the left or right (NEX-5R only). 3 To play back panoramic images or movies, press the center of the bar. You can also select a folder by pressing the center of contents ...
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...of the control wheel. You can be enlarged during playback. When you touch the image, the image is enlarged, centering on the screen (NEX-5R only). 3 Select the portion you want to check the focus condition of a recorded still image. Or, touch or on the spot ...you touched (NEX-5R only). 4 To cancel the enlarged playback, select . (Enlarge Image) Notes • You cannot use the enlarged playback function with movies. • To enlarge panoramic images, pause the playback first, and then press (Enlarge ...
...of the control wheel. You can be enlarged during playback. When you touch the image, the image is enlarged, centering on the screen (NEX-5R only). 3 Select the portion you want to check the focus condition of a recorded still image. Or, touch or on the spot ...you touched (NEX-5R only). 4 To cancel the enlarged playback, select . (Enlarge Image) Notes • You cannot use the enlarged playback function with movies. • To enlarge panoramic images, pause the playback first, and then press (Enlarge ...
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... Auto], or is turned off, the settings are reset to the default ones. • You can adjust [Bkground Defocus] only during recording movies with easy operations and obtain creative photos easily. 1 Set the shooting mode to [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto]. • The Smile...[Photo Creativity] function is only available when [Shoot Mode] is set to [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto]. 2 Select (Photo Creativity). To record movies, press the MOVIE button to [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto], select . Bkground Defocus (page 43) Brightness (page 44) Color (page 45) Vividness (page 46...
... Auto], or is turned off, the settings are reset to the default ones. • You can adjust [Bkground Defocus] only during recording movies with easy operations and obtain creative photos easily. 1 Set the shooting mode to [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto]. • The Smile...[Photo Creativity] function is only available when [Shoot Mode] is set to [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto]. 2 Select (Photo Creativity). To record movies, press the MOVIE button to [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto], select . Bkground Defocus (page 43) Brightness (page 44) Color (page 45) Vividness (page 46...
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... the lens used. Select [AUTO] to restore to [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto]. 2 Select (Photo Creativity). 3 Select [Bkground Defocus]. 4 Defocus the background. : You can record a movie with a value adjusted with the defocusing effect. 1 Set the shooting mode to the original status.
... the lens used. Select [AUTO] to restore to [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto]. 2 Select (Photo Creativity). 3 Select [Bkground Defocus]. 4 Defocus the background. : You can record a movie with a value adjusted with the defocusing effect. 1 Set the shooting mode to the original status.
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Movie recording/playback - Shows recording information. Info. No Disp. Using the Menu: 1 During shooting, MENU t [Camera] t [LCD Display (DISP)]/[Finder Display(DISP)]. Display All Info. Shows ... speed and aperture value, except for when [Shoot Mode] is set [Finder Display(DISP)] when an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) is attached to the camera (NEX-5R only). • [Histogram] is not displayed during following operations. - Does not show recording information. Notes • You can set to select the desired mode...
Movie recording/playback - Shows recording information. Info. No Disp. Using the Menu: 1 During shooting, MENU t [Camera] t [LCD Display (DISP)]/[Finder Display(DISP)]. Display All Info. Shows ... speed and aperture value, except for when [Shoot Mode] is set [Finder Display(DISP)] when an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) is attached to the camera (NEX-5R only). • [Histogram] is not displayed during following operations. - Does not show recording information. Notes • You can set to select the desired mode...
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... photos of -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV for better looking images Menu Index Overexposure = too much light Whitish image m Set [Exposure Comp.] toward +. z Adjusting the exposure for movies. • If you shoot a subject in a range of contents Sample photo Exposure Comp. Table of -3.0 EV to get a satisfactory effect. • Even though you can...
... photos of -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV for better looking images Menu Index Overexposure = too much light Whitish image m Set [Exposure Comp.] toward +. z Adjusting the exposure for movies. • If you shoot a subject in a range of contents Sample photo Exposure Comp. Table of -3.0 EV to get a satisfactory effect. • Even though you can...
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...Effect] - [Self-portrait Self-timer] is set to [Off], the START/STOP button (Movie button) on the RMT-DSLR2 Wireless Remote Commander is disabled. Table of contents Sample photo Remote... Cdr. You can shoot using the START/STOP button (Movie button: RMT-DSLR2 only). Notes • You cannot use [Remote Cdr...separately) or using the SHUTTER and 2SEC (the shutter is not compatible with movie shooting. • A lens or hood may cover the remote sensor and...to the remote sensor is not obscured. • When [MOVIE Button] is set to [On] and the camera is ready to...
...Effect] - [Self-portrait Self-timer] is set to [Off], the START/STOP button (Movie button) on the RMT-DSLR2 Wireless Remote Commander is disabled. Table of contents Sample photo Remote... Cdr. You can shoot using the START/STOP button (Movie button: RMT-DSLR2 only). Notes • You cannot use [Remote Cdr...separately) or using the SHUTTER and 2SEC (the shutter is not compatible with movie shooting. • A lens or hood may cover the remote sensor and...to the remote sensor is not obscured. • When [MOVIE Button] is set to [On] and the camera is ready to...