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...parts or (ii) replace the product wiffla new or refurbished product. Any parts or product replaced under this Limited Warranty, Sony will , at its original specifications. DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES: EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED ...WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. Please refer to the Sony authorized service facility specified. This Limited Warranty is valid only in Japan 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...
...parts or (ii) replace the product wiffla new or refurbished product. Any parts or product replaced under this Limited Warranty, Sony will , at its original specifications. DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES: EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED ...WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. Please refer to the Sony authorized service facility specified. This Limited Warranty is valid only in Japan 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...
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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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...for information by . Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to the correct operation of menu items. Search for information in this handbook In this camera. Search for a function you want to use this handbook Click on a button at upper right on using this handbook, the sequence ... by keyword. Marks and notations used as examples of pictures in the order indicated. The photographs used in a listing of the camera. The zmark indicates information that is convenient when searching for information by sample photos. The default setting is shown by arrows (t). ...
...for information by . Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to the correct operation of menu items. Search for information in this handbook In this camera. Search for a function you want to use this handbook Click on a button at upper right on using this handbook, the sequence ... by keyword. Marks and notations used as examples of pictures in the order indicated. The photographs used in a listing of the camera. The zmark indicates information that is convenient when searching for information by sample photos. The default setting is shown by arrows (t). ...
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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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...Others Using the camera abroad 232 Memory card 233 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 235 Battery charging 237 Mount Adaptor 238 Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) (supplied) Menu Index 6GB Illustrations and display on the screen are as follows: Model name NEX-6 NEX-5R Mode ...dial Compatible Incompatible Touch panel Viewfinder Flash Incompatible Compatible Internal Internal/ External (sold separately) External External (sold separately) (NEX-5R only 240 AVCHD format 241 Cleaning 242 Index Index ...
...Others Using the camera abroad 232 Memory card 233 "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 235 Battery charging 237 Mount Adaptor 238 Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) (supplied) Menu Index 6GB Illustrations and display on the screen are as follows: Model name NEX-6 NEX-5R Mode ...dial Compatible Incompatible Touch panel Viewfinder Flash Incompatible Compatible Internal Internal/ External (sold separately) External External (sold separately) (NEX-5R only 240 AVCHD format 241 Cleaning 242 Index Index ...
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... to the shooting tips displayed on a photo, the screen will jump to capture in a photo, but how can I do?" Click! 7GB Continued r Table of the camera. You may find the answer by going through the sample photos listed here. Click the desired sample photo.
... to the shooting tips displayed on a photo, the screen will jump to capture in a photo, but how can I do?" Click! 7GB Continued r Table of the camera. You may find the answer by going through the sample photos listed here. Click the desired sample photo.
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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 to an easily viewable angle and shoot from any position. • You can adjust the LCD screen ... 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 upward by about 180 degrees when you take...
Table of the LCD screen and the camera body are aligned. 15GB Continued r NEX-5R: • You can adjust the LCD screen to an easily viewable angle and shoot from any position. • You can adjust the LCD screen ... 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 upward by about 180 degrees when you take...
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You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). G Speaker Menu Index 16GB Continued r Insert the connection plate into the battery compartment, and then ... sure that the cord is not pinched when you close the cover. 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 insertion slot D Battery compartment E Connection plate cover • Use this when using screws longer than 5.5 mm...
You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). G Speaker Menu Index 16GB Continued r Insert the connection plate into the battery compartment, and then ... sure that the cord is not pinched when you close the cover. 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 insertion slot D Battery compartment E Connection plate cover • Use this when using screws longer than 5.5 mm...
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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 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 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. Table of the camera.
Menu Index 23GB Continued r 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 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. Table of the camera.
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The assigned role (function) of each soft key is shown on the context. You can operate the camera intuitively by the icon or the function shown on Smartphone) button. Touch the item on the screen to select it . To use the function shown ... 26GB Continued r Slide your finger across the screen to scroll down to hidden items. Touch the item to the soft key B (page 163). B Touch panel (NEX-5R only) You can assign the functions to select it . Sliding your finger across the screen scrolls the items. Items on the screen are indicated...
The assigned role (function) of each soft key is shown on the context. You can operate the camera intuitively by the icon or the function shown on Smartphone) button. Touch the item on the screen to select it . To use the function shown ... 26GB Continued r Slide your finger across the screen to scroll down to hidden items. Touch the item to the soft key B (page 163). B Touch panel (NEX-5R only) You can assign the functions to select it . Sliding your finger across the screen scrolls the items. Items on the screen are indicated...
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Table of a finger nail. - Using a pointed object, such as a pencil, ball-point pen, or the tip of contents Sample photo Operations (NEX-5R only) You can select items and make settings in two ways; into view. Playing the next Turn the control wheel or press the or ... a hidden item Keep turning or pressing the top/ Slide your finger across the screen (Touch panel). Operating the touch panel while the hand holding the camera is touching and sliding your finger up or down on the playback screen. image Slide your finger. parts of the control wheel until the screen...
Table of a finger nail. - Using a pointed object, such as a pencil, ball-point pen, or the tip of contents Sample photo Operations (NEX-5R only) You can select items and make settings in two ways; into view. Playing the next Turn the control wheel or press the or ... a hidden item Keep turning or pressing the top/ Slide your finger across the screen (Touch panel). Operating the touch panel while the hand holding the camera is touching and sliding your finger up or down on the playback screen. image Slide your finger. parts of the control wheel until the screen...
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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.
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.
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...focus. Table of contents Sample photo Shoot Mode (NEX-5R only) Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings. Menu Index Camera Allows you to select a shooting mode, such as... a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Adjusts the shutter speed to access all shooting tips. Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Touch Shutter (NEX-5R only) Object Tracking Zoom Face Detection Face Registration Smile Shutter Auto Port. Analyzes ...
...focus. Table of contents Sample photo Shoot Mode (NEX-5R only) Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings. Menu Index Camera Allows you to select a shooting mode, such as... a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Adjusts the shutter speed to access all shooting tips. Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Touch Shutter (NEX-5R only) Object Tracking Zoom Face Detection Face Registration Smile Shutter Auto Port. Analyzes ...
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...a unique atmosphere. Allows you to select the kind of information to be displayed on an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately for the NEX-5R). Still Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Panorama Image Size Panorama Direction Movie File Format Record Setting Selects the image size. Exposure... Comp. Shoots with the desired effects to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Brightness/Color Allows you to make brightness settings such as metering mode, and color settings such as ...
...a unique atmosphere. Allows you to select the kind of information to be displayed on an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately for the NEX-5R). Still Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality Panorama Image Size Panorama Direction Movie File Format Record Setting Selects the image size. Exposure... Comp. Shoots with the desired effects to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. Brightness/Color Allows you to make brightness settings such as metering mode, and color settings such as ...