Sony A 6500 Manual

							Hint
When you use a memory card with the camera for the first time, it is rec\
ommended that you format
the card on the camera for more stable performance of the memory card.
Insert the memory card.
With the notched corner facing in the direction illustrated, insert the \
memory card until
it clicks into place. Insert the memory card correctly. Not doing so may\
 cause a
malfunction.
2Close the cover.
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							To remove the memory card
Open the memory card cover and make sure that the access lamp (A) is not lit, then push in the
memory card lightly once to remove it.
[20] Preparing the cameraInserting a memory card (sold separately)
Memory cards that can be used
You can use the following types of memory cards with this camera. The  mark indicates that
these memory cards can be used for shooting still images or movies.
When using Memory Stick Micro media or microSD memory card with this cam\
era, make sure
to use with the appropriate adaptor.
Memory card For still images For movies
MP4 AVCHD XAVC S
Memory Stick PRO Duo
(Mark2 only)(Mark2 only) －
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
*1
Memory Stick Micro (M2)
(Mark2 only)(Mark2 only) －
SD memory card
*2*2 －
SDHC memory card
*2*2*3
SDXC memory card
*2*2*3
microSD memory card
*2*2 －
microSDHC memory card
*2*2*3
microSDXC memory card
*2*2*3 
						

							Note
When an SDHC memory card is used to record an XAVC S movie over extended\
 periods of time, the
recorded movies will be divided into files 4 GB in size. The divided fil\
es can be handled as a single
file by importing them to a computer using PlayMemories Home.
[21] Preparing the cameraInserting a memory card (sold separately)
Notes on memory card
If you repeatedly shoot and delete images for a long time, fragmentation\
 of data in a file in
the memory card may occur, and movie recording may be interrupted in the\
 middle of
shooting. If this happens, save your images to a computer or other stora\
ge location, then
execute [Format] using this camera.
Do not remove the battery pack or the memory card, disconnect the USB ca\
ble, or turn the
camera off while the access lamp is lit up. This may cause the data on the memory card to
become damaged.
Be sure to back up the data for protection.
Not all memory cards are guaranteed to operate correctly.
Images recorded on an SDXC memory card cannot be imported to or played o\
n computers
or AV devices that are not compatible with exFAT when connected using a \
micro USB
cable. Make sure that the device is compatible with exFAT before connect\
ing it to the
camera. 
If you connect your camera to an incompatible device, you may be prompte\
d to format the
card. Never format the card in response to this prompt, as doing so will\
 erase all data on the
card. 
(exFAT is the file system used on SDXC memory cards.)
Do not expose the memory card to water.
Do not strike, bend or drop the memory card.
Do not use or store the memory card under the following conditions:High temperature locations such as in a car parked under the sun
Locations exposed to direct sunlight
Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present
If the memory card is used near areas with strong magnetization, or used\
 in locations
subject to static electricity or electrical noise, the data on the memor\
y card may become
damaged.
Do not touch the terminal section of the memory card with your hand or a\
 metal object.
Do not leave the memory card within the reach of small children. They might accidentally
Movies cannot be recorded in 100 Mbps or more.*1
SD Speed Class 4 () or faster, or UHS Speed Class U1 () or faster*2
SD Speed Class10 (), or UHS Speed Class U1 () or faster 
When recording in 100 Mbps or more, UHS Speed Class U3 (
) is required.
*3 
						

							swallow it.
Do not disassemble or modify the memory card.
The memory card may be hot just after it has been used for a long time. \
Be careful when
you handle it.
Memory card formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with \
the product.
Format the memory card using this product.
Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the memory\
 card and the
equipment used.
Do not press down hard when writing in the memo space on the memory card\
.
Do not attach a label on the memory card itself nor on a memory card ada\
ptor.
If the write-protect switch or delete-protect switch of a memory card is\
 set to the LOCK
position, you cannot record or delete images. In this case, set the swit\
ch to the record
position.
To use a Memory Stick Micro media or microSD memory card with this produ\
ct:Be sure to insert the memory card into a dedicated adaptor. If you inser\
t a memory card
into the product without a memory card adaptor, you might not be able to\
 remove it from
the product.
When inserting a memory card into a memory card adaptor, be sure that th\
e memory
card is inserted in the correct direction and then insert it as far as i\
t will go. If the card is
not inserted properly, it may result in a malfunction.
About Memory Stick PRO Duo media and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media: This Memory Stick is equipped with MagicGate function. MagicGate is copy\
right
protection technology that uses encryption technology. 
Data recording/playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be perf\
ormed with
this product.
High-speed data transfer using a parallel interface is supported.
[22] Preparing the camera
Attaching a lens
Attaching/removing a lens
Turn off the camera before attaching or removing the lens. Remove the body cap (A) from the camera and the rear lens cap (B) fr\
om the rear of
the lens.
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							When shooting, remove the front lens cap from the front of the lens.
Mount the lens by aligning the two white index marks (mounting indexes)\
 on the
lens and camera.
Hold the camera with the lens mount facing down to prevent dust and debr\
is from
entering the camera.
2While pushing the lens lightly toward the camera, turn the lens slowly i\
n the
direction of the arrow until it clicks into the locked position.
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							Removing the lens
Keep pressing the lens release button (A) and turn the lens in the direction of the arrow until it
stops.
After removing the lens, attach the body cap to the camera and the lens \
caps to the front and
rear of the lens to prevent dust and debris from entering the camera and\
 lens.
Note
When attaching/removing the lens, work quickly in a dust-free location.
Do not press the lens release button when attaching a lens.
Do not use force when attaching a lens.
A Mount Adaptor (sold separately) is required to use an A-mount lens (\
sold separately). When using
the Mount Adaptor, refer to the operating manual supplied with the Mount\
 Adaptor.
When you use a lens with a tripod socket, attach a tripod to the tripod \
socket of the lens to help
balance the weight of the lens.
When carrying the camera with a lens attached, hold both the camera and \
the lens firmly.
Do not hold the part of the lens that is extended for zoom or focus adju\
stment.
[23] Preparing the cameraAttaching a lens
Be sure to hold the lens straight when attaching it. 
						

							Attaching the lens hood
We recommend that you use the lens hood to prevent light outside the sho\
oting frame from
affecting the image.Note
Attach the lens hood properly. Otherwise, the lens hood may not have any\
 effect or may be partially
reflected in the image.
When the lens hood is attached properly, the lens hood index (red line)\
 matches the red index mark
on the hood.   (There may be no lens hood index on some lenses.)
Remove the lens hood when using the flash as the lens hood blocks the fl\
ash light and may appear
as a shadow on the image.
To store the lens hood after shooting, attach the lens hood to the lens \
backward.
[24] Preparing the cameraAttaching accessories
Mount Adaptor
Using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately), you can attach an A-mount len\
s (sold separately) to
this product.
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Mount\
 Adaptor.
Match the shape of the lens hood mounting part and lens head, and turn t\
he lens
hood clockwise until it clicks.1 
						

							Note
When a setting other than [Continuous Shooting: Lo] is selected for [Cont. Shooting], the focus is
locked during the first shot, even if [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF].You may not be able to use the Mount Adaptor with certain lenses. Consul\
t your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility on compatible lenses.
When shooting movies while using an LA-EA1 or LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor (bot\
h sold separately), the
Auto Focus only works when the shutter button is pressed halfway down.
You cannot use the AF illuminator when using an A-mount lens.
The sound of the lens and the product in operation may be recorded durin\
g movie recording.
You can turn the sound off by selecting MENU → 
(Camera Settings2) → [Audio Recording] →
[Off].
It may take a long time or may be difficult for the product to focus, de\
pending on the lens used or the
subject.
The light of the flash may be blocked by the lens attached.
[25] Preparing the cameraAttaching accessories
LA-EA1/LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor
If you use the LA-EA1 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) or LA-EA3 Mount \
Adaptor (sold
separately), the following functions are available.
Autofocus: 
Available with SAM/SSM lens only
AF system: 
Contrast AF/Phase Detection AF
AF/MF select: 
Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens.
Focus Mode: 
Single-shot AF/Continuous AF*
When using a Mount Adaptor and the camera is set to movie mode, the Auto\
 Focus only
works when the shutter button is pressed halfway down.
When using a Mount Adaptor in movie mode, adjust the aperture manually.
Available focus area:
When the LA-EA1/LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor is mounted, the available focus areas are the same
as for the available settings of this camera.
[Zone], [Expand Flexible Spot] or [Lock-on AF] cannot be selected when [
AF System] is set
This setting is unavailable when [AF System] is set to [Contrast AF].* 
						

							to [Phase Detection AF].
SteadyShot: 
In-body
[26] Preparing the camera
Attaching accessories
LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor
If you use the LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor (sold separately) or LA-EA4 Mount \
Adaptor (sold
separately), the following functions are available.
Autofocus: 
Available
AF system: 
Phase Detection AF, which is controlled by the dedicated AF sensor insid\
e the Mount Adaptor
AF/MF select:
Lenses that do not support DMF: Can be changed using the operating switc\
h on the lens.
Lenses that support DMF: Can be changed using the operating switch on th\
e lens. When the
switch on the lens is set to AF, you can use MENU to change the focusing\
 method.
Other lenses: Can be changed using MENU.
Focus Mode:
LA-EA2: Single-shot AF/Continuous AF/DMF*
LA-EA4: Single-shot AF/Continuous AF/Automatic AF/DMF*Even if [Priority Set in AF-S] is set to [Balanced Emphasis], the camera will temporarily
switch to [AF].
Even if [Priority Set in AF-C] is set to [Balanced Emphasis], the camera will temporarily
switch to [Release].
Available focus area:
Wide/Center/Flexible Spot/Lock-on AF
SteadyShot: 
In-body
[27] Preparing the camera
Setting language, date and time
The setting screen for language, date and time is displayed automaticall\
y when you turn on this
Only available when using lenses that support Direct Manual Focus.* 
						

							product for the first time, initialize this product or when the internal\
 rechargeable backup battery
has discharged.
On maintaining the date and time
This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the dat\
e and time and other
settings regardless of whether the power is on or off, or whether the ba\
ttery pack is charged or
discharged.
To charge the internal rechargeable backup battery, insert a charged bat\
tery pack into the
camera, and leave the product for 24 hours or more with the power off.
If the clock resets every time the battery pack is charged, the internal\
 rechargeable backup
battery may be worn out. Consult your service facility.Hint
To cancel the date and time setting procedure, press the MENU button.
To set the date and time or geographic location again after the date and\
 time setting is finished,
Turn on the camera.
The language setting screen will appear and then setting screen for date\
 and time will
appear.1
Select your language, and then press the center of the control wheel.
2Check that [Enter] is selected on the screen, then press the center.
3Select your desired geographic location, and then press the center.
4Select a setting item using the top/bottom side of the control wheel or \
by turning the
control wheel, then press the center.
5
Set [Daylight Savings], [Date/Time], and [Date Format] using the top/bottom/left/right
sides, then press the center.Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.6
Repeat steps 5 and 6 to set other items, then select [Enter] and press t\
he center.
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