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... not cover any part of this Limited Warranty will not be lost or reformatted during ordinary use; Pursuant to the software. For purposes of the Sony product. LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED... and it does not cover product issues caused by defects in either its option, repair or replace with respect to this Limited Warranty, Sony will , at its original specifications. It does not cover technical assistance for your exclusive remedies. Any parts or product replaced under this...
... not cover any part of this Limited Warranty will not be lost or reformatted during ordinary use; Pursuant to the software. For purposes of the Sony product. LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED... and it does not cover product issues caused by defects in either its option, repair or replace with respect to this Limited Warranty, Sony will , at its original specifications. It does not cover technical assistance for your exclusive remedies. Any parts or product replaced under this...
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... of operations is indicated by sample photos. The default setting is shown by arrows (t). Search for information by . Marks and notations used as examples of pictures in a listing of the camera. The zmark indicates information that is convenient when searching for information by function... for a function you want to use . Search for information in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this handbook Click on a button at upper right on using the camera How to use this camera. The photographs used in the order indicated. Search for...
... of operations is indicated by sample photos. The default setting is shown by arrows (t). Search for information by . Marks and notations used as examples of pictures in a listing of the camera. The zmark indicates information that is convenient when searching for information by function... for a function you want to use . Search for information in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this handbook Click on a button at upper right on using the camera How to use this camera. The photographs used in the order indicated. Search for...
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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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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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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...
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...
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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 243 ...
...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 243 ...
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...(36) C Hook for the Accessory Shoe can also be used. Accessories for shoulder strap D Fn (Function) button (62) E Remote 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 ...touch this part directly. 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 ...
...(36) C Hook for the Accessory Shoe can also be used. Accessories for shoulder strap D Fn (Function) button (62) E Remote 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 ...touch this part directly. 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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... 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. 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 (7/32 inch). Insert the connection plate into the...
... 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. 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 (7/32 inch). Insert the connection plate into the...
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Lens E PZ 16 - 50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with a soft clean cloth. Menu Index z Using the Zooming/Focusing ring When an E PZ 16 - 50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens is dirty, wipe it is attached, functions assigned to the Zooming/Focusing ... shutter button halfway down: Focus (Manual Focus) Focus 17GB Continued r Table of contents Sample photo Flash HVL-F7S (NEX-5R only) A Screw B Flash1) C Connector 1) 1) Do not touch this part directly. 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...
Lens E PZ 16 - 50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with a soft clean cloth. Menu Index z Using the Zooming/Focusing ring When an E PZ 16 - 50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens is dirty, wipe it is attached, functions assigned to the Zooming/Focusing ... shutter button halfway down: Focus (Manual Focus) Focus 17GB Continued r Table of contents Sample photo Flash HVL-F7S (NEX-5R only) A Screw B Flash1) C Connector 1) 1) Do not touch this part directly. 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...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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. 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 the camera.
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. 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 the camera.
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... . Index 26GB Continued r A In this handbook, the soft keys are replaced with items that were out of the control wheel (soft key C). To use the function shown at the center, press the center of view. Sliding your finger across the screen scrolls the items. Items on the screen are... indicated by touching the screen or sliding your finger across the screen. B Touch panel (NEX-5R only) You can assign the functions to select it . To use the function shown at the lower right corner of the screen, press soft key A. The assigned role (function) of...
... . Index 26GB Continued r A In this handbook, the soft keys are replaced with items that were out of the control wheel (soft key C). To use the function shown at the center, press the center of view. Sliding your finger across the screen scrolls the items. Items on the screen are... indicated by touching the screen or sliding your finger across the screen. B Touch panel (NEX-5R only) You can assign the functions to select it . To use the function shown at the lower right corner of the screen, press soft key A. The assigned role (function) of...
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... of a finger nail. - Menu Index Setting a value or Turn the control wheel. However, some operations can be performed only using both the control wheel/soft keys and the touch panel. Operation Control wheel Touch panel Selecting an item Turn or press the top/bottom... touching and sliding your finger. Table of contents Sample photo Operations (NEX-5R only) You can perform most operations using one is using the control wheel, or by the other . • Avoid the followings when using the touch panel: - Using a pointed object, such as a pencil, ball-point pen, or...
... of a finger nail. - Menu Index Setting a value or Turn the control wheel. However, some operations can be performed only using both the control wheel/soft keys and the touch panel. Operation Control wheel Touch panel Selecting an item Turn or press the top/bottom... touching and sliding your finger. Table of contents Sample photo Operations (NEX-5R only) You can perform most operations using one is using the control wheel, or by the other . • Avoid the followings when using the touch panel: - Using a pointed object, such as a pencil, ball-point pen, or...
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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 the instructions on the screen, select the desired item and press the center of contents Sample photo Using functions in some countries/regions. MENU Control wheel Notes •...
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 the instructions on the screen, select the desired item and press the center of contents Sample photo Using functions in some countries/regions. MENU Control wheel Notes •...
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...Scene Selection]. Sets whether to be given priority in the focus. Keeps the focus on . 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. Recognizes and evaluates the shooting ... automatic shooting with panoramic size. Selects the autofocus method. Adjusts the range in the Face Detection function. Selects the area to use the touch shutter function. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Superior Auto Intelligent Auto ...
...Scene Selection]. Sets whether to be given priority in the focus. Keeps the focus on . 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. Recognizes and evaluates the shooting ... automatic shooting with panoramic size. Selects the autofocus method. Adjusts the range in the Face Detection function. Selects the area to use the touch shutter function. Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. Superior Auto Intelligent Auto ...
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... kind of information to be displayed on an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately for the NEX-5R). Corrects the brightness or contrast automatically. Selects AVCHD or MP4. Adjusts the color temperature according to express a unique atmosphere. Selects the method used for the brightness of the entire image. Selects the direction to pan the camera...
... kind of information to be displayed on an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately for the NEX-5R). Corrects the brightness or contrast automatically. Selects AVCHD or MP4. Adjusts the color temperature according to express a unique atmosphere. Selects the method used for the brightness of the entire image. Selects the direction to pan the camera...
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...Enlarge Image Rotate Protect Volume Settings DiusrpinlagypClaoynbteacnkts Deletes images. Transfers the images to a computer that is connected to the network for the NEX-5R) and the LCD screen. Selects the number of images to be displayed on the screen. Delete Still/Movie Select Slide Show ...You can add the desired functions to your camera by connecting to a Smartphone and displays them. Provides pre-flash before shooting when using the flash, to switch between an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately for backup. Allows you to set playback functions. Sets how to prevent...
...Enlarge Image Rotate Protect Volume Settings DiusrpinlagypClaoynbteacnkts Deletes images. Transfers the images to a computer that is connected to the network for the NEX-5R) and the LCD screen. Selects the number of images to be displayed on the screen. Delete Still/Movie Select Slide Show ...You can add the desired functions to your camera by connecting to a Smartphone and displays them. Provides pre-flash before shooting when using the flash, to switch between an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately for backup. Allows you to set playback functions. Sets how to prevent...
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... if the subject is tilted upward about 180 degrees. This feature can reduce the camera-shake when shooting selfportrait. Compensates for the NEX-5R) with higher quality than Clear Image Zoom. Compensates for high ISO sensitivity shootings. MF Assist MF Assist Time Color Space SteadyShot Release... the image right after shooting. Auto Image Extract. Sets the shooting mode when the LCD screen is dark. Sets whether to use the electronic front curtain shutter function. Zooms an image with the LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor attached (sold separately). Reduces wind noise during...
... if the subject is tilted upward about 180 degrees. This feature can reduce the camera-shake when shooting selfportrait. Compensates for the NEX-5R) with higher quality than Clear Image Zoom. Compensates for high ISO sensitivity shootings. MF Assist MF Assist Time Color Space SteadyShot Release... the image right after shooting. Auto Image Extract. Sets the shooting mode when the LCD screen is dark. Sets whether to use the electronic front curtain shutter function. Zooms an image with the LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor attached (sold separately). Reduces wind noise during...
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...button. Displays the versions of the LCD screen. 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. Display ...Sets the brightness of contents Selects the color of the power saving feature. Sets the resolution when connected to operate the camera using the camera. Selects the appropriate USB connection method for each computer or USB device connected to perform calibration when the touch panel...
...button. Displays the versions of the LCD screen. 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. Display ...Sets the brightness of contents Selects the color of the power saving feature. Sets the resolution when connected to operate the camera using the camera. Selects the appropriate USB connection method for each computer or USB device connected to perform calibration when the touch panel...
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... [View on the memory card. Menu Index 35GB Folder Selects the recording folder to default settings. * This setting appears when an Eye-Fi card is used. Access Point Settings You can change the device name under Wi-Fi Direct. New Folder Creates a new folder to the camera easily by pushing the...
... [View on the memory card. Menu Index 35GB Folder Selects the recording folder to default settings. * This setting appears when an Eye-Fi card is used. Access Point Settings You can change the device name under Wi-Fi Direct. New Folder Creates a new folder to the camera easily by pushing the...