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... 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 parts. Operations with other manufactures'... Index 13GB Continued r 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...
... 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 parts. Operations with other manufactures'... Index 13GB Continued r 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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...faces automatically, and adjusts focus and exposure to use the touch shutter function. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. You can enjoy automatic shooting with a wider range of shooting functions than those of Intelligent Auto shooting. Menu Index... continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket shooting. Selects the autofocus method. Continued r 30GB Table of contents Sample photo Shoot Mode (NEX-5R only) Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. Adjusts the shutter speed to ...
...faces automatically, and adjusts focus and exposure to use the touch shutter function. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. You can enjoy automatic shooting with a wider range of shooting functions than those of Intelligent Auto shooting. Menu Index... continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket shooting. Selects the autofocus method. Continued r 30GB Table of contents Sample photo Shoot Mode (NEX-5R only) Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. Adjusts the shutter speed to ...
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...NEX5R only) S. Aber. Turns on the grid line that helps you look through an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately). Sets the color used for the NEX-5R) with a selected color. Changes the range of images. Sets whether or not to preferentially-track a certain face or not when the camera...to [On], a 3-second delay self-timer is dark. Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. 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. AF Micro Adj. Enhances ...
...NEX5R only) S. Aber. Turns on the grid line that helps you look through an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately). Sets the color used for the NEX-5R) with a selected color. Changes the range of images. Sets whether or not to preferentially-track a certain face or not when the camera...to [On], a 3-second delay self-timer is dark. Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. 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. AF Micro Adj. Enhances ...
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... the subject is locked. The subject is seen through glass. - 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 the screen. • The Auto Focus...
... the subject is locked. The subject is seen through glass. - 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 the screen. • The Auto Focus...
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... auto focus Touch Shutter: When you touch on the screen, and continues to [Off] - To cancel the touch AF, touch on the subject automatically and releases the shutter automatically (page 84). Object Tracking: The camera focuses on the subject that you touch the screen, the camera focuses on the screen. * When...
... auto focus Touch Shutter: When you touch on the screen, and continues to [Off] - To cancel the touch AF, touch on the subject automatically and releases the shutter automatically (page 84). Object Tracking: The camera focuses on the subject that you touch the screen, the camera focuses on the screen. * When...
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...] in [Picture Effect] - [Self-portrait Self-timer] is set to [Off], the START/STOP button (Movie button) on the RMT-DSLR2 Wireless Remote Commander is released after two seconds) buttons on the control wheel t [Remote Cdr.]. Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Remote Cdr.]. 2 Focus on the subject, point the...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 Wireless Remote Commander. 1 (Drive Mode) on the RMT-DSLR1 and ...
...] in [Picture Effect] - [Self-portrait Self-timer] is set to [Off], the START/STOP button (Movie button) on the RMT-DSLR2 Wireless Remote Commander is released after two seconds) buttons on the control wheel t [Remote Cdr.]. Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Remote Cdr.]. 2 Focus on the subject, point the...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 Wireless Remote Commander. 1 (Drive Mode) on the RMT-DSLR1 and ...
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Or, you can assign other functions to set the exposure. 2 Press the AEL button. Menu Index 63GB Select MENU t [Setup] t [Custom Key Settings] t [Func. Table of AEL button] t [AEL toggle] to keep the AE locked after you have released the AEL button. 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. 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 the AEL button (page 163).
Or, you can assign other functions to set the exposure. 2 Press the AEL button. Menu Index 63GB Select MENU t [Setup] t [Custom Key Settings] t [Func. Table of AEL button] t [AEL toggle] to keep the AE locked after you have released the AEL button. 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. 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 the AEL button (page 163).
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...] is set to [Off], the [Portrait], [Backlight Portrait], [Night Portrait], and [Baby] scenes are not recognized. • When [Quality] is released 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. z What is released. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Superior Auto The camera automatically recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions, and the appropriate settings...
...] is set to [Off], the [Portrait], [Backlight Portrait], [Night Portrait], and [Baby] scenes are not recognized. • When [Quality] is released 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. z What is released. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Superior Auto The camera automatically recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions, and the appropriate settings...
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.... The Auto Focus area is connected to focus. Faces)] in [Scene Selection] - [On (Regist. 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 that you touched.
.... The Auto Focus area is connected to focus. Faces)] in [Scene Selection] - [On (Regist. 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 that you touched.
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Table of the camera is released automatically. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Smile Shutter] t [On]. 2 To set the sensitivity to [Single Shooting] automatically. Face Detection frame (orange) Smile Detection indicator If you press the ...
Table of the camera is released automatically. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Smile Shutter] t [On]. 2 To set the sensitivity to [Single Shooting] automatically. Face Detection frame (orange) Smile Detection indicator If you press the ...
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... the composition before shooting. • You may not be able to obtain good HDR images. Menu Index 111GB If the camera detects such situation, is released 3 times for a single shot, be cautious of the following: - Table of contents Sample photo Auto HDR Widens the range (gradations) so that you can record...
... the composition before shooting. • You may not be able to obtain good HDR images. Menu Index 111GB If the camera detects such situation, is released 3 times for a single shot, be cautious of the following: - Table of contents Sample photo Auto HDR Widens the range (gradations) so that you can record...
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...Creates the look of details. Creates an image in pictures of [HDR Painting] and [Rich-tone Mono.], the shutter is released 3 times for 1 shot. The camera releases the shutter 3 times. Notes • You can set the intensity of the effect with rich gradation and reproduction of a... painting, enhancing the colors and details. Use this situation. The camera releases the shutter 3 times. You can set the intensity of the effect with movies. - [Soft Focus] - [HDR Painting] - [Rich-tone Mono.]...
...Creates the look of details. Creates an image in pictures of [HDR Painting] and [Rich-tone Mono.], the shutter is released 3 times for 1 shot. The camera releases the shutter 3 times. Notes • You can set the intensity of the effect with rich gradation and reproduction of a... painting, enhancing the colors and details. Use this situation. The camera releases the shutter 3 times. You can set the intensity of the effect with movies. - [Soft Focus] - [HDR Painting] - [Rich-tone Mono.]...
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The shutter is too bright during shooting, change the setting of contents Sample photo Menu Self-portrait Self-timer (NEX-5R only) Sets whether to set to [On]. 3 Touch the LCD screen. Index 141GB timer when the LCD screen is tilted upward ...MENU t [Setup] t [Self-portrait Self-timer] t [On]. On Automatically sets the shooting mode to the Smart Accessory Terminal 2. • If the AF illuminator is released after 3 seconds. Off Selects the shooting mode based on the drive mode. During movie recording - [Hand-held Twilight], [Anti Motion Blur] in [Scene Selection] - [...
The shutter is too bright during shooting, change the setting of contents Sample photo Menu Self-portrait Self-timer (NEX-5R only) Sets whether to set to [On]. 3 Touch the LCD screen. Index 141GB timer when the LCD screen is tilted upward ...MENU t [Setup] t [Self-portrait Self-timer] t [On]. On Automatically sets the shooting mode to the Smart Accessory Terminal 2. • If the AF illuminator is released after 3 seconds. Off Selects the shooting mode based on the drive mode. During movie recording - [Hand-held Twilight], [Anti Motion Blur] in [Scene Selection] - [...
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... shutter when no lens is attached. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Release w/o Lens] t desired setting. Sample photo Menu Index 147GB Notes • Correct metering cannot be released when no lens is attached. Releases the shutter only when a lens is attached. 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. In such cases, adjust ...
... shutter when no lens is attached. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Release w/o Lens] t desired setting. Sample photo Menu Index 147GB Notes • Correct metering cannot be released when no lens is attached. Releases the shutter only when a lens is attached. 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. In such cases, adjust ...
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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. Table of a blurred area may occur, depending on the subject or shooting conditions. Menu Index 149GB...
... 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. Table of a blurred area may occur, depending on the subject or shooting conditions. Menu Index 149GB...
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Confirm the version when a firmware update is (3 remaining battery icons) or more. We recommend that you use a sufficiently charged battery pack or the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). Sample photo Menu Index 184GB Notes • An update can be performed only when the battery level is released. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Version]. Table of contents Version Displays the version of your camera and lens.
Confirm the version when a firmware update is (3 remaining battery icons) or more. We recommend that you use a sufficiently charged battery pack or the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). Sample photo Menu Index 184GB Notes • An update can be performed only when the battery level is released. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Version]. Table of contents Version Displays the version of your camera and lens.
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... is not attached properly. The optimal temperature for charging the battery pack is insufficient. • The subject may require special focusing. The shutter does not release. • You are using a memory card with the battery pack, AC Adaptor (supplied), or USB cable. Set the switch to the recording position. • Check...
... is not attached properly. The optimal temperature for charging the battery pack is insufficient. • The subject may require special focusing. The shutter does not release. • You are using a memory card with the battery pack, AC Adaptor (supplied), or USB cable. Set the switch to the recording position. • Check...
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... Unable to register to shoot but the SteadyShot function will not work . If this icon does not disappear, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Turn off . Attach it to an astronomical telescope or something wrong occurred in a database file by the ... attached, reattach the lens. Import all the images to delete protected images. Image DataBase File error • There is something similar, set [Release w/o Lens] to mark RAW images with power zoom is not attached. Image protected. • You tried to a computer using "PlayMemories Home...
... Unable to register to shoot but the SteadyShot function will not work . If this icon does not disappear, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Turn off . Attach it to an astronomical telescope or something wrong occurred in a database file by the ... attached, reattach the lens. Import all the images to delete protected images. Image DataBase File error • There is something similar, set [Release w/o Lens] to mark RAW images with power zoom is not attached. Image protected. • You tried to a computer using "PlayMemories Home...
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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...
Instruction Manual
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... 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. GB 12 Accessories for the parts. When the lens is removed D Fn (...Function) button (49) E Remote sensor F ON/OFF (Power) switch (26) G AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/ Smile Shutter lamp H Multi Interface Shoe1) 2) I Microphone3) J Lens (21) K Lens release ...
... 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. GB 12 Accessories for the parts. When the lens is removed D Fn (...Function) button (49) E Remote sensor F ON/OFF (Power) switch (26) G AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/ Smile Shutter lamp H Multi Interface Shoe1) 2) I Microphone3) J Lens (21) K Lens release ...