Sony A 6500 Manual

							You cannot use the Smart Zoom function with movies.
When a power zoom lens is mounted, you cannot use [Zoom] under MENU. If you enlarge image
past the optical zoom range, the product automatically switches to anoth\
er [Zoom] function than the
optical zoom.
When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom, [Metering Mode] is fixed to [Multi].
When using a zoom function other than the optical zoom, the following fu\
nctions are not available:Smile/Face Detect.
Lock-on AF
Auto Obj. Framing
To use another zoom function than the optical zoom for movies, assign [Zoom] to the desired button
using [Custom Key(Shoot.)].
[107] ShootingUsing the zoom
Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom (Zoom)
When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom, you can exceed\
 the zoom range of
the optical zoom. MENU → 
 (Camera Settings2) → [Zoom Setting] → [On:ClearImage Zoom] or
[On:Digital Zoom].1
When a power zoom lens is mounted, move the zoom lever or the zoom ring \
of the
zoom lens to enlarge subjects.
When you exceed the zoom range of the optical zoom, the camera automatic\
ally
switches to another zoom than the optical zoom.2
When a lens other than a power zoom lens is mounted, select MENU  → 
(Camera Settings2) → [Zoom] → desired value.
Press the center of the control wheel to exit.
You can also assign the [Zoom] function to the desired button by selecting MENU  → 
(Camera Settings2) → [Custom Key(Shoot.)].
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							[108] ShootingUsing the zoom
Zoom Setting
You can select the zoom setting of the product.
Menu item details
Optical zoom only:
Limits the zoom range to the optical zoom. You can use the Smart Zoom fu\
nction if you set [
Image Size] to [M] or [S].
On:ClearImage Zoom:
Select this setting to use Clear Image Zoom. Even if the zoom range exce\
eds the optical zoom,
the product magnifies images within the range in which image quality doe\
s not deteriorate
significantly.
On:Digital Zoom:
When the zoom range of the Clear Image Zoom is exceeded, the product mag\
nifies images to
the largest scale. However, the image quality will deteriorate.
Note
Set [Optical zoom only] if you want to magnify images within the range i\
n which image quality does
not deteriorate.
[109] ShootingUsing the zoom
About zoom scale
The zoom scale that is used in combination with the zoom of the lens cha\
nges according to the
selected image size.
When [Aspect Ratio] is [3:2]
MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Zoom Setting] → desired setting.1
Image
Size Zoom Setting
Optical zoom only (including smart zoom) On:ClearImage
Zoom On:Digital
Zoom
L: 24M - Approx. 2× Approx. 4× 
						

							[110] ShootingUsing the zoom
Zoom Ring Rotate
Assigns zoom in (T) or zoom out (W) functions to the zoom ring rotat\
ion direction. Available only
with power zoom lenses that support this function.
Menu item details
Left(W)/Right(T):
Assigns zoom out (W) function to left-handed rotation and zoom-in (T)\
 function to right-handed
rotation.
Right(W)/Left(T):
Assigns zoom in (T) function to left-handed rotation and zoom-out (W)\
 function to right-handed
rotation.
[111] Shooting
White balance
White Balance
Corrects the tone effect of the ambient light condition to record a neut\
ral white subject in white.
Use this function when the color tones of the image did not come out as \
you expected, or when
you want to change the color tones on purpose for photographic expressio\
n.
Menu item details
 Auto/Daylight/Shade/Cloudy/Incandescent/Fluor.:
Warm White/
Fluor.: Cool White /Fluor.: Day White/Fluor.: Daylight/
Flash/ Underwater Auto: When you select a light source that illuminates the subject, the
M: 12M Approx. 1.4× Approx. 2.8× Approx. 5.7×
S: 6.0M Approx. 2×Approx. 4× Approx. 8×
MENU → 
(Camera Settings2) → [Zoom Ring Rotate] → desired setting.1
MENU → 
 (Camera Settings1) → [White Balance] → desired setting.1 
						

							product adjusts the color tones to suit to the selected light source (p\
reset white balance). When
you select [Auto], the product automatically detects the light source an\
d adjusts the color tones.
C.Temp./Filter: 
Adjusts the color tones depending on the light source. Achieves the effe\
ct of CC (Color
Compensation) filters for photography.
Custom 1/Custom 2/Custom 3: 
Uses the white balance setting saved in [Custom Setup].
Custom Setup: 
Memorizes the basic white color under the light conditions for the shoot\
ing environment.  
Select a memorized custom white balance number.
Hint
You can display the fine adjustment screen and perform fine adjustments \
of the color tones as
required by pressing the right side of the control wheel.
If the color tones do not come out as you expected in the selected setti\
ngs, perform [WB bracket]
shooting.
 or  is displayed only when [Priority Set in AWB] is set to [Ambience] or [White].
Note
[White Balance] is fixed to [Auto] in the following shooting modes: [Intelligent Auto]
[Superior Auto]
[Scene Selection]
If you use a mercury lamp or a sodium lamp as a light source, the accura\
te white balance will not be
obtained because of the characteristics of the light. It is recommended \
to shoot images using a flash
or select [Custom Setup].
[112] ShootingWhite balance
Priority Set in AWB
Selects which tone to prioritize when shooting under lighting conditions\
 such as incandescent
light when [White Balance] is set to [Auto].
Menu item details
 Standard:
Shoots with standard auto white balance. The camera automatically adjust\
s the color tones. MENU → 
 (Camera Settings1) → [Priority Set in AWB] → desired setting.1 
						

							 Ambience:
Prioritizes the color tone of the light source. This is suitable when yo\
u want to produce a warm
atmosphere.
 White:
Prioritizes a reproduction of white color when the color temperature of \
the light source is low.
[113] Shooting
White balance
Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode
In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light s\
ources, it is recommended
to use the custom white balance in order to accurately reproduce the whi\
teness.  
You can
register 3 settings.
Note
The message [Custom WB Error] indicates that the value is in the unexpec\
ted range, for example
when the subject is too vivid. You can register the setting at this poin\
t, but it is recommended that
you set the white balance again. When an error value is set, the indicat\
or 
 turns orange on the
recording information display. The indicator will be displayed in white \
when the set value is in the
expected range.
If you use a flash when capturing a shot, the custom white balance will \
be registered with the flash
light. Shoot images with a flash when recalling a setting registered wit\
h the flash.
MENU →  (Camera Settings1) → [White Balance] → [Custom Setup].1
Hold the product so that the white area fully covers the circle located \
in the center
of the screen, and then press the center of the control wheel.
After the shutter sound beeps, the calibrated values (Color Temperature\
 and Color Filter)
are displayed.
2
Select a registration number using the left/right sides of the control w\
heel, and then
press the center.
The monitor returns to the recording information display while retaining\
 the memorized
custom white balance setting.The registered custom white balance setting will remain memorized until \
overwritten by
the another setting.3 
						

							[114] ShootingSelecting an effect mode
Creative Style
Allows you to set the desired image processing and finely adjust contras\
t, saturation and
sharpness for each image style. You can adjust exposure (shutter speed \
and aperture) as you
like with this function, unlike with [Scene Selection], where the product adjusts the exposure.MENU → 
(Camera Settings1) → [Creative Style].1
Select the desired style or [Style Box] using the top/bottom sides of th\
e control
wheel.
2
To adjust 
 (Contrast),  (Saturation) and  (Sharpness), select the desired
item using the right/left sides, and then select the value using the top\
/bottom sides.3
When selecting [Style Box], move to the right side using the right side of the control
wheel, and then select the desired style.
You can call up the same style with slightly different settings.4 
						

							Menu item details
 Standard:
For shooting various scenes with rich gradation and beautiful colors.
 Vivid:
The saturation and contrast are heightened for shooting striking images \
of colorful scenes and
subjects such as flowers, spring greenery, blue sky, or ocean views.
 Neutral:
The saturation and sharpness are lowered for shooting images in subdued \
tones. This is also
suitable for capturing image material to be modified with a computer.
 Clear:
For shooting images in clear tones with limpid colors in highlight, suit\
able for capturing radiant
light.
 Deep:
For shooting images with deep and dense colors, suitable for capturing t\
he solid presence of
the subject.
 Light:
For shooting images with bright and simple colors, suitable for capturin\
g a refreshingly light
ambience.
 Portrait:
For capturing skin in a soft tone, ideally suited for shooting portraits\
.
 Landscape:
The saturation, contrast, and sharpness are heightened for shooting vivi\
d and crisp scenery.
Distant landscapes also stand out more.
 Sunset:
For shooting the beautiful red of the setting sun.
 Night Scene:
The contrast is lowered for reproducing night scenes.
 Autumn leaves:
For shooting autumn scenes, vividly highlighting the reds and yellows of\
 changing leaves.
 Black & White:
For shooting images in black and white monotone.
 Sepia:
(A): Displayed only when Style Box is selected 
						

							For shooting images in sepia monotone.
Registering preferred settings (Style Box):
Select the six style box (the boxes with numbers on the left side (
)) to register preferred
settings. Then select the desired settings using the right button. 
You can call up the same style with slightly different settings.
To set [Contrast], [Saturation] and [Sharpness]
[Contrast], [Saturation], and [Sharpness] can be adjusted for each image\
 style preset such as
[Standard] and [Landscape], and for each [Style Box] to which you can register preferred
settings.
Select an item to be set by pressing the right/left sides of the control\
 wheel, then set the value
using the top/bottom sides of the control wheel.
 Contrast:
The higher the value selected, the more the difference of light and shad\
ow is accentuated, and
the bigger the effect on the image.
 Saturation:
The higher the value selected, the more vivid the color. When a lower va\
lue is selected, the
color of the image is restrained and subdued.
 Sharpness:
Adjusts the sharpness. The higher the value selected, the more the conto\
urs are accentuated,
and the lower the value selected, the more the contours are softened.
Note
[Creative Style] is fixed to [Standard] in the following situations: [Intelligent Auto]
[Superior Auto]
[Scene Selection]
[Picture Effect] is set to other than [Off].
[Picture Profile] is set to other than [Off].
When this function is set to [Black & White] or [Sepia], [Saturation] ca\
nnot be adjusted.
[115] ShootingSelecting an effect mode
Picture Effect
Select the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive and artistic\
 images.
Menu item details
MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Picture Effect] → desired setting.1 
						

							Off:
Disables the [Picture Effect] function.
Toy Camera:
Creates a soft image with shaded corners and reduced sharpness.
Pop Color:
Creates a vivid look by emphasizing color tones.
Posterization:
Creates a high contrast, abstract look by heavily emphasizing primary co\
lors, or in black and
white.
Retro Photo:
Creates the look of an aged photo with sepia color tones and faded contr\
ast.
Soft High-key:
Creates an image with the indicated atmosphere: bright, transparent, eth\
ereal, tender, soft.
Partial Color:
Creates an image which retains a specific color, but converts others to \
black and white.
High Contrast Mono.:
Creates a high-contrast image in black and white.
Soft Focus:
Creates an image filled with a soft lighting effect.
HDR Painting:
Creates the look of a painting, enhancing the colors and details.
Rich-tone Mono.:
Creates an image in black and white with rich gradation and reproduction\
 of details.
Miniature:
Creates an image which enhances the subject vividly, with the background\
 defocused
considerably. This effect may often be found in pictures of miniature mo\
dels.
Watercolor:
Creates an image with ink bleed and blurring effects as if painted using\
 watercolors.
Illustration:
Creates an illustration-like image by emphasizing the outlines.
Hint
You can perform detailed settings for some items using the left/right si\
des of the control wheel.
Note
When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom, setting the zo\
om scale larger makes
[Toy Camera] less effective.
When [Partial Color] is selected, images may not retain the selected color, depending on the\
 subject
or shooting conditions.
You cannot check the following effects on the shooting screen, because t\
he product processes the
image after the shot. Also, you cannot shoot another image until image p\
rocessing is finished. You
cannot use these effects with movies. [Soft Focus]
[HDR Painting] 
						

							[Rich-tone Mono.]
[Miniature]
[Watercolor]
[Illustration]
In the case of [HDR Painting] and [Rich-tone Mono.], the shutter is released three times for one shot. Be careful about the following:
Use this function when the subject is motionless or does not flash light\
.
Do not change the composition during shooting.
When the contrast of the scene is low or when significant camera-shake o\
r subject blur has occurred,
you may not be able to obtain good HDR images. If the product detects su\
ch a situation, 
 appear
on the recorded image to inform you of this situation. Change the compos\
ition or re-shoot the image
carefully to avoid image blur, as needed.
This function is not available in the following shooting modes:
[Intelligent Auto]
[Superior Auto]
[Scene Selection]
[Sweep Panorama]
When [
Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], this function is not available.
[116] ShootingSelecting an effect mode
Soft Skin Effect (still image)
Sets the effect used for shooting the skin smoothly in the Face Detectio\
n function.
Menu item details
Off: 
Does not use the [
Soft Skin Effect] function.
On: 
Uses the [
Soft Skin Effect].
Hint
When [Soft Skin Effect] is set to [On], you can select the effect level.   Select the effect level by
pressing the right/left side of the control wheel.
Note
[Soft Skin Effect] is not available when [Quality] is [RAW].
MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Soft Skin Effect]  → desired setting.1