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.... • Camera (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (supplied in the correct direction, and insert it clicks into the camera. "Help Guide" (Web manual) https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1940/h_zz/ ILCE-6600 Help Guide Looking for valuable information, such as illustrated. Once erased, this equipment. Charge lamp Attaching a lens Preparations Checking the supplied items...
.... • Camera (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (supplied in the correct direction, and insert it clicks into the camera. "Help Guide" (Web manual) https://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1940/h_zz/ ILCE-6600 Help Guide Looking for valuable information, such as illustrated. Once erased, this equipment. Charge lamp Attaching a lens Preparations Checking the supplied items...
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...wheel (Playback) button Transferring images to a smartphone You can transfer images to "Precautions" in this manual. To connect the camera and your hands, face, etc. https://www.sony.net/disoft/ Notes on use Refer to a smartphone by pressing the left/right side of their ... or transferring a memory card to transfer. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to accidents or malfunction. Sony lenses/accessories Using this manual are imperfections due to select images on the smartphone, select [Select on Smartphone]. : Launch Imaging Edge Mobile on...
...wheel (Playback) button Transferring images to a smartphone You can transfer images to "Precautions" in this manual. To connect the camera and your hands, face, etc. https://www.sony.net/disoft/ Notes on use Refer to a smartphone by pressing the left/right side of their ... or transferring a memory card to transfer. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to accidents or malfunction. Sony lenses/accessories Using this manual are imperfections due to select images on the smartphone, select [Select on Smartphone]. : Launch Imaging Edge Mobile on...
Help Guide
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... shooting interval and number of shots that you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your camera. (Another window will open.) ILCE-6600 lens compatibility information This website provides the lens compatibility information. (Another window will open.) Names of usage, and setting examples. Looking for...) This website introduces convenient functions, ways of parts/Icons and indicators Identifying parts 1 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 Use this manual if you set up your product. Refer to the website when you set in advance.
... shooting interval and number of shots that you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your camera. (Another window will open.) ILCE-6600 lens compatibility information This website provides the lens compatibility information. (Another window will open.) Names of usage, and setting examples. Looking for...) This website introduces convenient functions, ways of parts/Icons and indicators Identifying parts 1 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 Use this manual if you set up your product. Refer to the website when you set in advance.
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... pictures of Focus Point AF Micro Adj. Time Initial Focus Mag. (still image) Peaking Setting Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Drive Mode Cont. Manual focus Manual Focus Direct manual focus (DMF) Focus Magnifier MF Assist (still image) Focus Magnif. Shooting Self-timer Self-timer(Cont) Cont.
... pictures of Focus Point AF Micro Adj. Time Initial Focus Mag. (still image) Peaking Setting Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Drive Mode Cont. Manual focus Manual Focus Direct manual focus (DMF) Focus Magnifier MF Assist (still image) Focus Magnif. Shooting Self-timer Self-timer(Cont) Cont.
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...) Selecting a shooting mode List of Touch Operation: Touch Shutter Func. of mode dial function Intelligent Auto About Scene Recognition Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure Bulb shooting Scene Selection Recall (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2) Movie: Exposure Mode S&Q Motion: Exposure Mode Controlling the exposure/metering modes Exposure Comp. of Touch...
...) Selecting a shooting mode List of Touch Operation: Touch Shutter Func. of mode dial function Intelligent Auto About Scene Recognition Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure Bulb shooting Scene Selection Recall (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2) Movie: Exposure Mode S&Q Motion: Exposure Mode Controlling the exposure/metering modes Exposure Comp. of Touch...
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When you move the AF/MF/AEL switch lever (A) to AF/MF or AEL by changing the position of the AF/MF/AEL switch lever. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 Using the AF/MF/AEL switch lever You can switch the function of the AF/MF/AEL button to the AF/MF position and press the button (B), the focusing mode temporarily switches between auto and manual (AF/MF control). When you move the AF/MF/AEL switch lever to the AEL position and press the button, the exposure is locked (AE lock). 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 35
When you move the AF/MF/AEL switch lever (A) to AF/MF or AEL by changing the position of the AF/MF/AEL switch lever. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 Using the AF/MF/AEL switch lever You can switch the function of the AF/MF/AEL button to the AF/MF position and press the button (B), the focusing mode temporarily switches between auto and manual (AF/MF control). When you move the AF/MF/AEL switch lever to the AEL position and press the button, the exposure is locked (AE lock). 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 35
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.... Move cursor Moves the cursor in order. Switches the next character to a capital or lowercase letter. 8. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 How to use the keyboard When manual character entry is required, a keyboard is displayed on desired key using the control wheel, then press the center to enter. 1. To...
.... Move cursor Moves the cursor in order. Switches the next character to a capital or lowercase letter. 8. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 How to use the keyboard When manual character entry is required, a keyboard is displayed on desired key using the control wheel, then press the center to enter. 1. To...
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... code (hours: minutes: seconds: frames) 00 00 00 00 User Bit Icons on the playback screen Single-image playback 40 Aperture value Exposure compensation/Metered Manual ISO400 ISO AUTO ISO400 ISO sensitivity AE lock/FEL lock/AWB lock 6.
... code (hours: minutes: seconds: frames) 00 00 00 00 User Bit Icons on the playback screen Single-image playback 40 Aperture value Exposure compensation/Metered Manual ISO400 ISO AUTO ISO400 ISO sensitivity AE lock/FEL lock/AWB lock 6.
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... lens release button when attaching a lens. Do not use a lens with the Mount Adaptor. Related Topic Attaching the lens hood 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 66 When using the Mount Adaptor, refer to prevent dust and debris from entering the camera and lens. After removing the lens, attach the... body cap to the camera and the lens caps to the front and rear of the lens to the operating manual supplied with a tripod socket, attach a tripod to the tripod socket of the lens to hold both the camera and the lens firmly. When you use...
... lens release button when attaching a lens. Do not use a lens with the Mount Adaptor. Related Topic Attaching the lens hood 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 66 When using the Mount Adaptor, refer to prevent dust and debris from entering the camera and lens. After removing the lens, attach the... body cap to the camera and the lens caps to the front and rear of the lens to the operating manual supplied with a tripod socket, attach a tripod to the tripod socket of the lens to hold both the camera and the lens firmly. When you use...
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...]/[Zone] [Center]/[Flexible Spot]/[Expand Flexible Spot]/[Tracking] SteadyShot: In-body Related Topic Focus Area 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 69 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 LA-EA1/LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) or LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor... AF system: Phase Detection AF AF/MF select: Can be changed using a Mount Adaptor in the movie mode, adjust the aperture value and the focus manually.
...]/[Zone] [Center]/[Flexible Spot]/[Expand Flexible Spot]/[Tracking] SteadyShot: In-body Related Topic Focus Area 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 69 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 LA-EA1/LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor If you use the LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) or LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor... AF system: Phase Detection AF AF/MF select: Can be changed using a Mount Adaptor in the movie mode, adjust the aperture value and the focus manually.
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor If you can change the focusing ...): Can be changed by the dedicated AF sensor inside the Mount Adaptor AF/MF select: Lenses that support Direct Manual Focus. Even if [Priority Set in AF-C] is controlled by operating the camera. Focus Mode: LA-EA2: Single...area: Wide/Center/Flexible Spot/Tracking SteadyShot: In-body Related Topic Focus Area 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 70 Even if [Priority Set in AF-S] is set to [Balanced Emphasis], it will temporarily switch to ...
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor If you can change the focusing ...): Can be changed by the dedicated AF sensor inside the Mount Adaptor AF/MF select: Lenses that support Direct Manual Focus. Even if [Priority Set in AF-C] is controlled by operating the camera. Focus Mode: LA-EA2: Single...area: Wide/Center/Flexible Spot/Tracking SteadyShot: In-body Related Topic Focus Area 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 70 Even if [Priority Set in AF-S] is set to [Balanced Emphasis], it will temporarily switch to ...
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...light or shiny surfaces Flashing light Back-lit subjects Continuously repetitive patterns, such as macro shooting. (Manual Focus): Adjusts the focus manually. Subjects on a sufficiently distant subject by pressing and holding the button that the subject is ...manual focus. If you can make sure that the focus is on which it is difficult to the movements of the subject. (lit): Focusing is in progress. When the shutter button is motionless, or continues to infinity in motion. This is complete. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600...
...light or shiny surfaces Flashing light Back-lit subjects Continuously repetitive patterns, such as macro shooting. (Manual Focus): Adjusts the focus manually. Subjects on a sufficiently distant subject by pressing and holding the button that the subject is ...manual focus. If you can make sure that the focus is on which it is difficult to the movements of the subject. (lit): Focusing is in progress. When the shutter button is motionless, or continues to infinity in motion. This is complete. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600...
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This does not affect the actual recorded images. Note [Automatic AF] is available only when you are available when shooting movies or when the mode dial is set to . When [Continuous AF] or [Automatic AF] is set , the angle of view may change little by little while focusing. Related Topic Direct manual focus (DMF) Manual Focus MF Assist (still image) Phase detection AF 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 77 Only [Continuous AF] and [Manual Focus] are using a lens that supports phase detection AF.
This does not affect the actual recorded images. Note [Automatic AF] is available only when you are available when shooting movies or when the mode dial is set to . When [Continuous AF] or [Automatic AF] is set , the angle of view may change little by little while focusing. Related Topic Direct manual focus (DMF) Manual Focus MF Assist (still image) Phase detection AF 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 77 Only [Continuous AF] and [Manual Focus] are using a lens that supports phase detection AF.
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... position. 1 Switch the AF/MF/AEL switch lever to manual. Hint If you Note You cannot set the [AF/MF Control Hold] function to buttons (Custom Key) 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 86 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 AF/MF control You can easily switch the focusing mode...
... position. 1 Switch the AF/MF/AEL switch lever to manual. Hint If you Note You cannot set the [AF/MF Control Hold] function to buttons (Custom Key) 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 86 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 AF/MF control You can easily switch the focusing mode...
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...function is attached, activating the auto focus function with a button other than the shutter button lets you focus more precisely in combination with manual focusing. 1. Press the key to the desired keys. 3. Off: The auto focus does not operate even if you press the ... (still image) Pre-AF (still image) Focus Magnifier 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 87 Select [Off] to shoot the image. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 AF w/ shutter (still image) Selects whether to focus automatically when you look through the viewfinder...
...function is attached, activating the auto focus function with a button other than the shutter button lets you focus more precisely in combination with manual focusing. 1. Press the key to the desired keys. 3. Off: The auto focus does not operate even if you press the ... (still image) Pre-AF (still image) Focus Magnifier 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 87 Select [Off] to shoot the image. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 AF w/ shutter (still image) Selects whether to focus automatically when you look through the viewfinder...
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Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 Manual Focus When it is difficult to focus properly in the autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Focus Mode] → [Manual Focus]. 2 Rotate the focusing ring to shoot an image. The ...fully down to achieve sharp focus. Related Topic Focus Magnifier Peaking Setting MF Assist (still image) 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 107 When you use the viewfinder, adjust the diopter level to obtain the correct focus on the screen. Note When you...
Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 Manual Focus When it is difficult to focus properly in the autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually. 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Focus Mode] → [Manual Focus]. 2 Rotate the focusing ring to shoot an image. The ...fully down to achieve sharp focus. Related Topic Focus Magnifier Peaking Setting MF Assist (still image) 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 107 When you use the viewfinder, adjust the diopter level to obtain the correct focus on the screen. Note When you...
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... ring to shoot an image. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 Direct manual focus (DMF) You can make fine adjustments manually after performing auto focusing, letting you rotate the focusing ring, the... focus distance is displayed on a subject more quickly than when using the manual focus from the beginning. When you focus on the screen. Related Topic Peaking Setting 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony...
... ring to shoot an image. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 Direct manual focus (DMF) You can make fine adjustments manually after performing auto focusing, letting you rotate the focusing ring, the... focus distance is displayed on a subject more quickly than when using the manual focus from the beginning. When you focus on the screen. Related Topic Peaking Setting 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony...
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...by touching the monitor. You can set to be shown magnified by selecting MENU → [Focus Magnif. AF in Focus Mag.] is [Manual Focus], you can adjust the focus while an image is pressed halfway down . You can set to [Off]: The [Focus Magnifier] function .... 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Focus Magnifier]. 2 Press the center of an image. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 Focus Magnifier You can check the focus by dragging it . Unlike with the viewfinder, a frame is magnified during the auto-focusing, different functions ...
...by touching the monitor. You can set to be shown magnified by selecting MENU → [Focus Magnif. AF in Focus Mag.] is [Manual Focus], you can adjust the focus while an image is pressed halfway down . You can set to [Off]: The [Focus Magnifier] function .... 1 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Focus Magnifier]. 2 Press the center of an image. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 Focus Magnifier You can check the focus by dragging it . Unlike with the viewfinder, a frame is magnified during the auto-focusing, different functions ...
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... further by selecting MENU → Time]. (Camera Settings1) → [Focus Magnif. Related Topic Manual Focus Direct manual focus (DMF) Focus Magnif. Use the [Focus Magnifier] function instead. Note You cannot use [... MF Assist] when shooting movies. Time 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 111 Use the [Focus Magnifier] function instead. [ MF Assist] is not available when a Mount Adaptor is enlarged. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600...
... further by selecting MENU → Time]. (Camera Settings1) → [Focus Magnif. Related Topic Manual Focus Direct manual focus (DMF) Focus Magnif. Use the [Focus Magnifier] function instead. Note You cannot use [... MF Assist] when shooting movies. Time 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 111 Use the [Focus Magnifier] function instead. [ MF Assist] is not available when a Mount Adaptor is enlarged. Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600...
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... the product recognizes sharp areas as in focus, the effect of in -focus areas. Related Topic Manual Focus Direct manual focus (DMF) 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 114 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 Peaking Setting Sets the peaking function, which enhances the outline of peaking differs, depending on devices...
... the product recognizes sharp areas as in focus, the effect of in -focus areas. Related Topic Manual Focus Direct manual focus (DMF) 5-009-967-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 114 Help Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6600 α6600 Peaking Setting Sets the peaking function, which enhances the outline of peaking differs, depending on devices...