Sony A 6500 Manual
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Hint
For how to check the amount of dust on the image sensor, and for further\
details on cleaning
methods, please refer to the following URL.
http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/support/ilc/sensor/index.php
Note
Clean the image sensor quickly.
A blower is not supplied with this product. Use a commercially available\
blower.
Cleaning can be performed only when the battery level is
(3 remaining battery icons) or more.
The use of an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor is recommended.
Do not use a spray type blower...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/105001/w64_a-6500-manual-1526650981_d-401.png "Page 402
Hint
For how to check the amount of dust on the image sensor, and for further\
details on cleaning
methods, please refer to the following URL.
http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/support/ilc/sensor/index.php
Note
Clean the image sensor quickly.
A blower is not supplied with this product. Use a commercially available\
blower.
Cleaning can be performed only when the battery level is
(3 remaining battery icons) or more.
The use of an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor is recommended.
Do not use a spray type blower...")
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Number of recordable images
When you insert a memory card into the camera and set the ON/OFF (Power\
) switch to “ON,”
the number of images that can be recorded (should you continue to shoot\
using the current
settings) is displayed on the screen.Note
When “0” (the number of recordable images) flashes in orange, th\
e memory card is full. Replace the
memory card with another one, or delete images from the current memory c\
ard.
When “NO CARD” flashes in orange, it means no memory card has been\...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/105001/w64_a-6500-manual-1526650981_d-402.png "Page 403
Number of recordable images
When you insert a memory card into the camera and set the ON/OFF (Power\
) switch to “ON,”
the number of images that can be recorded (should you continue to shoot\
using the current
settings) is displayed on the screen.Note
When “0” (the number of recordable images) flashes in orange, th\
e memory card is full. Replace the
memory card with another one, or delete images from the current memory c\
ard.
When “NO CARD” flashes in orange, it means no memory card has been\...")
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[450] Precautions/This product
Recordable movie times
The table below shows the approximate total recording times using a memo\
ry card formatted
with this camera. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditio\
ns and the type of
memory card used.
The recording times for when [
File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K], [XAVC S HD], and
[AVCHD] are recording times when shooting with [Dual Video REC] set to [Off].
(h (hour), m (minute))
8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB
XAVC S 4K 30p 100M/25p 100M
9 m 15 m 35 m 1...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/105001/w64_a-6500-manual-1526650981_d-403.png "Page 404
[450] Precautions/This product
Recordable movie times
The table below shows the approximate total recording times using a memo\
ry card formatted
with this camera. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditio\
ns and the type of
memory card used.
The recording times for when [
File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K], [XAVC S HD], and
[AVCHD] are recording times when shooting with [Dual Video REC] set to [Off].
(h (hour), m (minute))
8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB
XAVC S 4K 30p 100M/25p 100M
9 m 15 m 35 m 1...")
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Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes (a product\
specification limit).
The continuous recordable time may differ in the following situations:When the file format is set to MP4 (28M): Approximately 20 minutes (l\
imited by file size
of 4 GB).
When shooting slow-motion/quick-motion movies: Recording will automatica\
lly stop
when the recorded file reaches approximately 29 minutes (the played bac\
k movie
reaches approximately 29 minutes). (Recording will automatically stop \
when...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/105001/w64_a-6500-manual-1526650981_d-404.png "Page 405
Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes (a product\
specification limit).
The continuous recordable time may differ in the following situations:When the file format is set to MP4 (28M): Approximately 20 minutes (l\
imited by file size
of 4 GB).
When shooting slow-motion/quick-motion movies: Recording will automatica\
lly stop
when the recorded file reaches approximately 29 minutes (the played bac\
k movie
reaches approximately 29 minutes). (Recording will automatically stop \
when...")
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When the icon appears, the temperature of the camera is too high.
If the camera stops recording due to the temperature, leave it for some \
time with the power turned
off. Start recording after the temperature inside the camera drops fully\
.
If you observe the following points, the recording time will be longer. Keep the camera out of direct sunlight.
Turn the camera off when it is not being used.
When [
File Format] is set to [AVCHD], the file size of movies is limited to approx. 2 GB. If the
movie...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/105001/w64_a-6500-manual-1526650981_d-405.png "Page 406
When the icon appears, the temperature of the camera is too high.
If the camera stops recording due to the temperature, leave it for some \
time with the power turned
off. Start recording after the temperature inside the camera drops fully\
.
If you observe the following points, the recording time will be longer. Keep the camera out of direct sunlight.
Turn the camera off when it is not being used.
When [
File Format] is set to [AVCHD], the file size of movies is limited to approx. 2 GB. If the
movie...")
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a malfunction.
[453] Precautions/This product
License
Notes on the License
This product comes with software that are used based on licensing agreem\
ents with the owners
of that software. Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these \
software applications,
we have an obligation to inform you of the following. Licenses (in English) are recorded in the
internal memory of your product. Establish a Mass Storage connection bet\
ween the product and
a computer to read licenses in the “PMHOME” -...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/105001/w64_a-6500-manual-1526650981_d-406.png "Page 407
a malfunction.
[453] Precautions/This product
License
Notes on the License
This product comes with software that are used based on licensing agreem\
ents with the owners
of that software. Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these \
software applications,
we have an obligation to inform you of the following. Licenses (in English) are recorded in the
internal memory of your product. Establish a Mass Storage connection bet\
ween the product and
a computer to read licenses in the “PMHOME” -...")
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Trademarks
Memory Stick and are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
XAVC S and
are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
“AVCHD Progressive” and the “AVCHD Progressive” logotype are\
trademarks of Panasonic
Corporation and Sony Corporation.
Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. in the United States and oth\
er countries.
IOS is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems Inc.
iPhone and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United St\
ates and...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/105001/w64_a-6500-manual-1526650981_d-407.png "Page 408
Trademarks
Memory Stick and are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
XAVC S and
are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
“AVCHD Progressive” and the “AVCHD Progressive” logotype are\
trademarks of Panasonic
Corporation and Sony Corporation.
Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. in the United States and oth\
er countries.
IOS is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems Inc.
iPhone and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United St\
ates and...")
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[456] If you have problems
Warning messages
Set Area/Date/Time.Set the area, date and time. If you have not used the product for a long\
time, charge the
internal rechargeable backup battery.
Power insufficient. The cleaning mode will not operate when the remaining battery charge is \
less than
(3). We recommend using the AC Adaptor AC-PW20 when using cleaning mod\
e.
Unable to use memory card. Format? The memory card was formatted on a computer and the file format was modi\
fied. Select
[Enter] and...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/105001/w64_a-6500-manual-1526650981_d-408.png "Page 409
[456] If you have problems
Warning messages
Set Area/Date/Time.Set the area, date and time. If you have not used the product for a long\
time, charge the
internal rechargeable backup battery.
Power insufficient. The cleaning mode will not operate when the remaining battery charge is \
less than
(3). We recommend using the AC Adaptor AC-PW20 when using cleaning mod\
e.
Unable to use memory card. Format? The memory card was formatted on a computer and the file format was modi\
fied. Select
[Enter] and...")
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switch set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the record position.
Cannot open the shutter since the memory card is not inserted.No memory card has been inserted.
To release the shutter without inserting a memory card into the camera, \
set [Release w/o
Card] to [Enable]. In this case, images will not be saved.
This memory card may not be capable of recording and playing normally. An incompatible memory card is inserted.
Processing... When performing noise reduction, the reduction process takes...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/105001/w64_a-6500-manual-1526650981_d-409.png "Page 410
switch set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the record position.
Cannot open the shutter since the memory card is not inserted.No memory card has been inserted.
To release the shutter without inserting a memory card into the camera, \
set [Release w/o
Card] to [Enable]. In this case, images will not be saved.
This memory card may not be capable of recording and playing normally. An incompatible memory card is inserted.
Processing... When performing noise reduction, the reduction process takes...")
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The number of images exceeds that for which date management in a databas\
e file by the
product is possible.
Unable to register to the database file. Import all the images to a comp\
uter using
PlayMemories Home and recover the memory card.
Image DataBase File error There is something wrong in the Image Database File. Select [Setup] → [Recover Image
DB].
System Error
Camera Error. Turn power off then on.
Remove the battery pack, and then re-insert it. If the message appears f\
requently, consult
local...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/105001/w64_a-6500-manual-1526650981_d-410.png "Page 411
The number of images exceeds that for which date management in a databas\
e file by the
product is possible.
Unable to register to the database file. Import all the images to a comp\
uter using
PlayMemories Home and recover the memory card.
Image DataBase File error There is something wrong in the Image Database File. Select [Setup] → [Recover Image
DB].
System Error
Camera Error. Turn power off then on.
Remove the battery pack, and then re-insert it. If the message appears f\
requently, consult
local...")
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recording modes.
ILCE-6500 Lens compatibility information
This website provides the lens compatibility information. (Another wind\
ow will open.)](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/105001/w64_a-6500-manual-1526650981_d-411.png "Page 412
recording modes.
ILCE-6500 Lens compatibility information
This website provides the lens compatibility information. (Another wind\
ow will open.)")
The number of images exceeds that for which date management in a databas\ e file by the product is possible. Unable to register to the database file. Import all the images to a comp\ uter using PlayMemories Home and recover the memory card. Image DataBase File error There is something wrong in the Image Database File. Select [Setup] → [Recover Image DB]. System Error Camera Error. Turn power off then on. Remove the battery pack, and then re-insert it. If the message appears f\ requently, consult local authorized Sony service facility. Image Database File error. Recover? You cannot record and play back an AVCHD movie because the Image Databas\ e File is damaged. Recover the Image Database File following the on-screen instruc\ tions. Unable to magnify. Unable to rotate image. Images recorded with other products may not be enlarged or rotated. Cannot create more folders. A folder in the memory card has the first three digits “999.” You \ cannot create any more folders on this camera. Recommended pages How to tag the location information on the images You can record the location information on the images. The location info\ rmation can be acquired via a smartphone. Touch Focus You can select the subject to focus by the touch operation in the still \ image and movie
recording modes. ILCE-6500 Lens compatibility information This website provides the lens compatibility information. (Another wind\ ow will open.)