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SONY® DSLR Cameras and Lenses for DSLR Camera LIMITED INARRANT'f (us Only, Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrantsthis product against defects in material or workmanship for in any such damage or loss. For purposes of Sony. This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with new or ...Limited Warranty, "refurbished" means a product or part that such data, software, or other materials you . In the event of the Sony product. Instructions: To obtain warranty service, you may have other reason, including but not limited to product issues due to acts of ...
SONY® DSLR Cameras and Lenses for DSLR Camera LIMITED INARRANT'f (us Only, Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrantsthis product against defects in material or workmanship for in any such damage or loss. For purposes of Sony. This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with new or ...Limited Warranty, "refurbished" means a product or part that such data, software, or other materials you . In the event of the Sony product. Instructions: To obtain warranty service, you may have other reason, including but not limited to product issues due to acts of ...
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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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... and limitations relevant to the corresponding page. The zmark indicates information that is useful to use this camera. Operate the camera in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the camera How to use . The photographs used in this handbook In this handbook, the sequence of contents...indicated. This is convenient when searching for information by function. The default setting is indicated by . Marks and notations used as examples of the camera. Table of operations is shown by arrows (t). Search for a function you want to know. 2GB
... and limitations relevant to the corresponding page. The zmark indicates information that is useful to use this camera. Operate the camera in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the camera How to use . The photographs used in this handbook In this handbook, the sequence of contents...indicated. This is convenient when searching for information by function. The default setting is indicated by . Marks and notations used as examples of the camera. Table of operations is shown by arrows (t). Search for a function you want to know. 2GB
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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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...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 Troubleshooting 222...
...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 Troubleshooting 222...
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... only 240 AVCHD format 241 Cleaning 242 Index Index 243 This manual covers the NEX-6 and NEX-5R. 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...
... only 240 AVCHD format 241 Cleaning 242 Index Index 243 This manual covers the NEX-6 and NEX-5R. 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...
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... (page 9) Shooting landscapes (page 10) Shooting sunset/night scenes (page 11) Shooting fast moving subjects (page 12) If you click on the screen of the camera.
... (page 9) Shooting landscapes (page 10) Shooting sunset/night scenes (page 11) Shooting fast moving subjects (page 12) If you click on the screen of the camera.
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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 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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Table of contents Sample 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...
Table of contents Sample 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...
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Table of the LCD screen and the camera body are aligned. 15GB Continued r 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 after Self-portrait shooting, lower the 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...
Table of the LCD screen and the camera body are aligned. 15GB Continued r 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 after Self-portrait shooting, lower the 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...
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... of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). 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...
... of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). 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...
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... charge in progress AF illuminator Live view Continued r 20GB You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the screen to indicate the camera status.
... charge in progress AF illuminator Live view Continued r 20GB You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the screen to indicate the camera status.
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Menu Index 23GB Continued r Table of contents Sample photo Basic operations Operating the camera The control wheel, control dial, soft key and touch panel (NEX-5R only) allow you to the control wheel. When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to the control wheel. NEX-6 NEX-5R Control dial Control dial Soft keys Control wheel Soft keys Control wheel Control wheel When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Exposure Comp.), (Drive Mode), and (ISO) functions are assigned to use various functions of the camera.
Menu Index 23GB Continued r Table of contents Sample photo Basic operations Operating the camera The control wheel, control dial, soft key and touch panel (NEX-5R only) allow you to the control wheel. When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to the control wheel. NEX-6 NEX-5R Control dial Control dial Soft keys Control wheel Soft keys Control wheel Control wheel When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Exposure Comp.), (Drive Mode), and (ISO) functions are assigned to use various functions of the camera.
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B Touch panel (NEX-5R only) You can assign the functions to select it . Sliding your finger across the screen. Index 26GB Continued r You can operate the camera intuitively by the icon or the function shown on the screen are replaced with items that were out of view. In this case, soft key A ...
B Touch panel (NEX-5R only) You can assign the functions to select it . Sliding your finger across the screen. Index 26GB Continued r You can operate the camera intuitively by the icon or the function shown on the screen are replaced with items that were out of view. In this case, soft key A ...
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...such as a pencil, ball-point pen, or the tip of the control wheel, and then press the center. Table of contents Sample photo Operations (NEX-5R only) You can perform most operations using the touch panel: - Displaying a hidden item Keep turning or pressing the top/ Slide your finger across... (Touch panel). Notes • You can select items and make settings in two ways; Operating the touch panel while the hand holding the camera is touching and sliding your finger up or down on the playback screen. Menu Index Setting a value or Turn the control wheel. adjust the...
...such as a pencil, ball-point pen, or the tip of the control wheel, and then press the center. Table of contents Sample photo Operations (NEX-5R only) You can perform most operations using the touch panel: - Displaying a hidden item Keep turning or pressing the top/ Slide your finger across... (Touch panel). Notes • You can select items and make settings in two ways; Operating the touch panel while the hand holding the camera is touching and sliding your finger up or down on the playback screen. Menu Index Setting a value or Turn the control wheel. adjust the...
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... Control wheel Notes • The application downloading function may not be available in the menu Menu You can set up the basic settings for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as shooting, playback, or other operations. Table of the control wheel to make your choice.... NEX-6 NEX-5R 1 Select MENU. 2 Select the desired item by pressing the top/bottom/right/left parts of the control wheel, and then press the center. 3 Following ...
... Control wheel Notes • The application downloading function may not be available in the menu Menu You can set up the basic settings for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as shooting, playback, or other operations. Table of the control wheel to make your choice.... NEX-6 NEX-5R 1 Select MENU. 2 Select the desired item by pressing the top/bottom/right/left parts of the control wheel, and then press the center. 3 Following ...
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...and makes the proper settings. Analyzes the scene when capturing a face and saves another image with a more impressive composition. Menu Index Camera Allows you to customize settings, except for the exposure (shutter speed and aperture). Selects the autofocus method. Allows you to select a... as continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket shooting. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Table of contents Sample photo Shoot Mode (NEX-5R only) Allows you to access all shooting tips. Adjusts the aperture and shutter speed. Framing Soft Skin Effect Shooting Tip List ...
...and makes the proper settings. Analyzes the scene when capturing a face and saves another image with a more impressive composition. Menu Index Camera Allows you to customize settings, except for the exposure (shutter speed and aperture). Selects the autofocus method. Allows you to select a... as continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket shooting. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Table of contents Sample photo Shoot Mode (NEX-5R only) Allows you to access all shooting tips. Adjusts the aperture and shutter speed. Framing Soft Skin Effect Shooting Tip List ...
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... to express a unique atmosphere. ISO White Balance Metering Mode Flash Comp. Adjusts the amount of panoramic images. Shoots with the desired effects 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. Selects... photo Menu LCD Display (DISP) Finder Display(DISP) DISP Button(Monitor) Changes the information to be displayed on an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately for the NEX-5R). Selects AVCHD or MP4.
... to express a unique atmosphere. ISO White Balance Metering Mode Flash Comp. Adjusts the amount of panoramic images. Shoots with the desired effects 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. Selects... photo Menu LCD Display (DISP) Finder Display(DISP) DISP Button(Monitor) Changes the information to be displayed on an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately for the NEX-5R). Selects AVCHD or MP4.