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... (t). Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Notes on the cover and each page to jump to the corresponding page. Operate the camera in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the camera How to use .
... (t). Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Notes on the cover and each page to jump to the corresponding page. Operate the camera in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the camera How to use .
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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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... Viewfinder Flash Incompatible Compatible Internal Internal/ External (sold separately) External External (sold separately) (NEX-5R 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...
... Viewfinder Flash Incompatible Compatible Internal Internal/ External (sold separately) External External (sold separately) (NEX-5R 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...
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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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If 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. Menu Index z Using the Zooming/Focusing ring ... pressing the shutter button halfway down: Focus (Manual Focus) Focus 17GB Continued r Lens E PZ 16 - 50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with a soft clean cloth. AF/MF Select Function assigned to the [AF/MF Select] settings (page 79). Table of contents Sample photo Flash HVL-F7S (NEX-5R only) A Screw B Flash1) C Connector 1) 1) Do...
If 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. Menu Index z Using the Zooming/Focusing ring ... pressing the shutter button halfway down: Focus (Manual Focus) Focus 17GB Continued r Lens E PZ 16 - 50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with a soft clean cloth. AF/MF Select Function assigned to the [AF/MF Select] settings (page 79). Table of contents Sample photo Flash HVL-F7S (NEX-5R only) A Screw B Flash1) C Connector 1) 1) Do...
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... image. D Display Indication Level Phase Detection AF ranging points z 1/125 F3.5 ±0.0 ±0.0 Focus 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 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 Indication Level Phase Detection AF ranging points z 1/125 F3.5 ±0.0 ±0.0 Focus 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 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 ...
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...for the exposure (shutter speed and aperture). Automatic shooting that allows you to express the movement of the subject. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Selects the autofocus method. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Shoots the skin smoothly...Shooting Tip List Selects the drive mode, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. Table of contents Sample photo Shoot Mode (NEX-5R only) Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket shooting. Sets the zoom scale ...
...for the exposure (shutter speed and aperture). Automatic shooting that allows you to express the movement of the subject. Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. Selects the autofocus method. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Shoots the skin smoothly...Shooting Tip List Selects the drive mode, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. Table of contents Sample photo Shoot Mode (NEX-5R only) Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket shooting. Sets the zoom scale ...
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Aber. Lens Comp.: Distortion Face Priority Tracking Auto Slow Shutter Movie Audio Rec Wind Noise Reduct. Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Compensates for the NEX-5R) with a selected color. Sets whether or not to save all the images that were shot continuously in movie recording. Zooms an image with higher ...
Aber. Lens Comp.: Distortion Face Priority Tracking Auto Slow Shutter Movie Audio Rec Wind Noise Reduct. Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Compensates for the NEX-5R) with a selected color. Sets whether or not to save all the images that were shot continuously in movie recording. Zooms an image with higher ...
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... the access point to default settings. * This setting appears when an Eye-Fi card is used. Edit Device Name You can register your access point manually. Reset View on Smartphone Resets the connecting information for [View on the memory card. Table of the camera when an Eye-Fi card is inserted...
... the access point to default settings. * This setting appears when an Eye-Fi card is used. Edit Device Name You can register your access point manually. Reset View on Smartphone Resets the connecting information for [View on the memory card. Table of the camera when an Eye-Fi card is inserted...
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... brightness appears on the screen when shooting. Notes • You cannot use [Exposure Comp.] when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Superior Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Manual Exposure] • You can adjust the exposure in a range of -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV for better looking images Menu Index Overexposure = too much light Whitish image...
... brightness appears on the screen when shooting. Notes • You cannot use [Exposure Comp.] when using the following functions: - [Intelligent Auto] - [Superior Auto] - [Scene Selection] - [Manual Exposure] • You can adjust the exposure in a range of -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV for better looking images Menu Index Overexposure = too much light Whitish image...
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... bracket recording is completed. Table of deviation (steps) from base, to darker, and then to take a self-portrait (NEX-5R only) • The last shot is shown on the auto review. • In [Manual Exposure], the exposure is shifted by adjusting the shutter speed. • When you adjust the exposure, the exposure...
... bracket recording is completed. Table of deviation (steps) from base, to darker, and then to take a self-portrait (NEX-5R only) • The last shot is shown on the auto review. • In [Manual Exposure], the exposure is shifted by adjusting the shutter speed. • When you adjust the exposure, the exposure...
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.... • For movie shooting, the maximum ISO sensitivity you change the exposure mode to 100. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Using functions in [Manual Exposure]. Or, MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [ISO] t desired setting. (ISO AUTO) 100/200/400/800/ 1600/3200/6400/ 12800/25600...you can record smooth images. However, increasing ISO sensitivity will be captured with the [ISO AUTO] setting, it is switched to [Manual Exposure] with an appropriate brightness even under insufficient exposure. Index 60GB Sets the sensitivity to your shooting conditions. Set the ISO according ...
.... • For movie shooting, the maximum ISO sensitivity you change the exposure mode to 100. Table of contents Sample photo Menu Using functions in [Manual Exposure]. Or, MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [ISO] t desired setting. (ISO AUTO) 100/200/400/800/ 1600/3200/6400/ 12800/25600...you can record smooth images. However, increasing ISO sensitivity will be captured with the [ISO AUTO] setting, it is switched to [Manual Exposure] with an appropriate brightness even under insufficient exposure. Index 60GB Sets the sensitivity to your shooting conditions. Set the ISO according ...
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... image being shot. • When using an A-mount lens (sold separately), you can adjust the shutter speed and aperture when focusing manually during movie recording. Turn the control dial to select shutter speed. Toward +: Images become darker. 0: Appropriate exposure analyzed by adjusting both... the shutter speed and aperture. 1 Set the shooting mode to [Manual Exposure]. 2 Turn the control wheel to select aperture. Set the ISO sensitivity as necessary. • The brightness of contents Sample photo Menu...
... image being shot. • When using an A-mount lens (sold separately), you can adjust the shutter speed and aperture when focusing manually during movie recording. Turn the control dial to select shutter speed. Toward +: Images become darker. 0: Appropriate exposure analyzed by adjusting both... the shutter speed and aperture. 1 Set the shooting mode to [Manual Exposure]. 2 Turn the control wheel to select aperture. Set the ISO sensitivity as necessary. • The brightness of contents Sample photo Menu...
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... time that you cannot set to [BULB], the shutter speed is pressed, the shutter remains open . As long as fireworks. 1 Set the shooting mode to [Manual Exposure]. 2 Turn the control wheel counterclockwise until [BULB] is activated, you use a tripod. • The longer the exposure time, the more easily, it is recommended...
... time that you cannot set to [BULB], the shutter speed is pressed, the shutter remains open . As long as fireworks. 1 Set the shooting mode to [Manual Exposure]. 2 Turn the control wheel counterclockwise until [BULB] is activated, you use a tripod. • The longer the exposure time, the more easily, it is recommended...
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... cannot be done for example, at the instant of the image on the shooting screen blinks. When you can adjust the shutter speed when focusing manually during movie recording. 1 Set the shooting mode to make more while noise reduction is used , a trailing image of the movement of the subject is recommended...
... cannot be done for example, at the instant of the image on the shooting screen blinks. When you can adjust the shutter speed when focusing manually during movie recording. 1 Set the shooting mode to make more while noise reduction is used , a trailing image of the movement of the subject is recommended...
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... LCD screen may differ from the actual image being shot. • When using an A-mount lens (sold separately), you can adjust the aperture when focusing manually during movie recording.
... LCD screen may differ from the actual image being shot. • When using an A-mount lens (sold separately), you can adjust the aperture when focusing manually during movie recording.
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...to check focus area easier. After focusing automatically, make the subject look clearer. You can fix the focus in .) Index 79GB Continued r NEX-6: NEX-5R: 18 mm (23/32 in.) 18 mm (23/32 in advance to the distance at which the subject is enlarged automatically to ...enable you turn the focusing ring when [DMF] or [Manual Focus] is selected, the image is to make fine focus adjustment manually (Direct Manual Focus). Adjusts the focus manually. Table of the image sensor*. Make sure you measure the exact distance between the subject...
...to check focus area easier. After focusing automatically, make the subject look clearer. You can fix the focus in .) Index 79GB Continued r NEX-6: NEX-5R: 18 mm (23/32 in.) 18 mm (23/32 in advance to the distance at which the subject is enlarged automatically to ...enable you turn the focusing ring when [DMF] or [Manual Focus] is selected, the image is to make fine focus adjustment manually (Direct Manual Focus). Adjusts the focus manually. Table of the image sensor*. Make sure you measure the exact distance between the subject...
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...of the lens to achieve a sharper focus. AF/MF Select Function assigned to the Zooming/Focusing ring (Autofocus) Zoom (DMF (Direct manual focus)) Before pressing the shutter button halfway down: Zoom While pressing the shutter button halfway down , rotate the focusing ring of contents... Sample photo DMF (Direct Manual Focus) 1 MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t [DMF]. 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically. 3 Keep the shutter button halfway down : Focus (Manual Focus) Focus Menu Index 80GB
...of the lens to achieve a sharper focus. AF/MF Select Function assigned to the Zooming/Focusing ring (Autofocus) Zoom (DMF (Direct manual focus)) Before pressing the shutter button halfway down: Zoom While pressing the shutter button halfway down , rotate the focusing ring of contents... Sample photo DMF (Direct Manual Focus) 1 MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t [DMF]. 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically. 3 Keep the shutter button halfway down : Focus (Manual Focus) Focus Menu Index 80GB
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The camera is connected to other devices using USB cable. - Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) is used. - [Smile Shutter] - [Manual Focus] in [AF/MF Select] - [Flexible Spot] in [Touch Operation] - [Sweep Panorama] - Notes • The touch shutter icon is confirmed, the camera ... recording - [Night Scene] in [Face Detection] - The camera is displayed on the screen. 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...
The camera is connected to other devices using USB cable. - Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) is used. - [Smile Shutter] - [Manual Focus] in [AF/MF Select] - [Flexible Spot] in [Touch Operation] - [Sweep Panorama] - Notes • The touch shutter icon is confirmed, the camera ... recording - [Night Scene] in [Face Detection] - The camera is displayed on the screen. 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...
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... is poor. - To cancel this function, select . Notes • Tracking may be difficult in [Scene Selection] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Manual Focus] - The contrast between the subject and the background is performed where you want to track on . The [Zoom] feature of contents Sample ...• You cannot use [Object Tracking] with the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight], [Anti Motion Blur] in the following situations: - Target frame NEX-5R: 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Object Tracking] t [On]. You can start object tracking by touching the subject that the camera is too small, ...
... is poor. - To cancel this function, select . Notes • Tracking may be difficult in [Scene Selection] - [Sweep Panorama] - [Manual Focus] - The contrast between the subject and the background is performed where you want to track on . The [Zoom] feature of contents Sample ...• You cannot use [Object Tracking] with the following functions: - [Hand-held Twilight], [Anti Motion Blur] in the following situations: - Target frame NEX-5R: 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Object Tracking] t [On]. You can start object tracking by touching the subject that the camera is too small, ...