Sony A6000 User Guide

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AMulti interface shoe1)
B Image sensor position mark
CHook for shoulder strap
DWi-Fi sensor (built-in)
EFlash
 Press the   (Flash pop-up) 
button to use the flash. The flash 
does not pop up automatically.
 When not using the flash, press it 
back into the camera body.
FMode dial
(Intelligent Auto)/
(Superior Auto)/
(Program Auto)/
(Aperture Priority)/
(Shutter Priority)/
(Manual Exposure)/
(Memory recall)/
(Movie)/
(Sweep Panorama)/
(Scene Selection)GControl dial
HCharge lamp
IMulti/Micro USB Terminal
1)
 Supports Micro USB compatible 
device.
JHDMI micro jack
1)For details on compatible 
accessories for the multi interface 
shoe and the Multi/Micro USB 
Terminal, visit the Sony web site, or 
consult your Sony dealer or local 
authorized Sony service facility. 
You can also use accessories that 
are compatible with the accessory 
shoe. Operations with other 
manufacturers’ accessories are not 
guaranteed. 
						

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KEye sensor
LViewfinder
MEyepiece cup
 Not attached to the camera at the 
factory. It is recommended that 
you attach the eyepiece cup when 
you intend to use the viewfinder.
Attaching/removing the 
eyepiece cup
 Remove the eyepiece cup when 
you attach an accessory (sold 
separately) to the Multi Interface 
Shoe.
NLCD screen You can adjust the screen to an 
easily viewable angle and shoot 
from any position.
ODiopter-adjustment dial Adjust the diopter-adjustment 
dial to your eyesight until the 
display appears clearly in the 
viewfinder. If it is difficult to turn 
the diopter-adjustment dial, 
remove the eyepiece cup and then 
adjust the dial.
P(Flash pop-up) button
QMENU button
RFor shooting: AEL button
For viewing: Playback zoom
SMOVIE (Movie) button
TFor shooting:
Fn (Function) button
For viewing:
(Send to Smartphone) button
 You can display the screen for 
[Send to Smartphone] by 
pressing the  (Send to 
Smartphone) button.
UControl wheel
VC2 (Custom 2) button/
(Delete) button
W(Playback) button 
						

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A (N Mark) Touch the mark when you 
connect the camera to a 
smartphone equipped with the 
NFC function.
 NFC (Near Field 
Communication) is an 
international standard of the 
short-range wireless 
communication technology.
BConnection plate cover Use this when using an AC-
PW20 AC Adaptor (sold 
separately). Insert the connection 
plate into the battery 
compartment, and then pass the 
cord through the connection plate 
cover as shown below.
 Make sure that the cord is not 
pinched when you close the 
cover.
CTripod socket hole Use a tripod with a screw less 
than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. 
Otherwise, you cannot firmly 
secure the camera, and damage to 
the camera may occur.
DSpeaker
EAccess lamp
FBattery/memory card cover
GMemory card slot
HBattery insertion slot
IBattery eject lever 
						

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xLens
See page 36 on the specifications of 
the lenses.
E PZ 16 – 50 mm F3.5 – 5.6 
OSS (supplied with 
ILCE-6000L/ILCE-6000Y)
AZooming/Focusing ring
BZooming lever
CMounting index
DLens contacts
1)
1)Do not touch this part directly.
E55 – 210 mm F4.5 – 6.3 
OSS (supplied with 
ILCE-6000Y)
AFocusing ring
BZooming ring
CFocal-length scale
DFocal-length index
ELens contacts
1)
FMounting index
1)Do not touch this part directly. 
						

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Inserting the battery pack
1Open the cover.
2Insert the battery pack. While pressing the battery eject lever, insert the battery pack as 
illustrated. Make sure that the battery eject lever locks after insertion.
 Closing the cover with the battery inserted incorrectly may damage the 
camera.
Battery eject lever 
						

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 If the charge lamp on the camera flashes when the AC Adaptor is connected to the 
wall outlet (wall socket), this indicates that charging is temporarily stopped 
because the temperature is outside the recommended range. When the temperature 
gets back within the appropriate range, the charging resumes. We recommend 
charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C 
(50ºF to 86ºF).
Charging the battery pack
1Connect the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied), 
using the micro USB cable (supplied).
2Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket).The charge lamp lights orange, and charging starts.
 Turn off the camera while charging the battery.
 You can charge the battery pack even when it is partially charged.
 When the charge lamp flashes and charging is not finished, remove and 
re-insert the battery pack.
Notes
Power cord 
(Mains lead) For customers in the USA 
and Canada
For customers in countries/
regions other than the USA 
and CanadaCharge lamp
Lit: Charging
Off: Charging finished
Flashing:
Charging error or charging paused 
temporarily because the camera is not 
within the proper temperature range 
						

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 The battery pack may not be effectively charged if the terminal section of the 
battery is dirty. In this case, wipe any dust off lightly using a soft cloth or a cotton 
swab to clean the terminal section of the battery.
 Connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket). If 
malfunctions occur while using the AC Adaptor, disconnect the plug from the wall 
outlet (wall socket) immediately to disconnect from the power source.
 When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall 
socket).
 Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, micro USB cable (supplied) 
and AC Adaptor (supplied).
 Power is not supplied during shooting/playback if the camera is connected to a 
wall outlet (wall socket) with the supplied AC adaptor. To supply power to the 
camera during shooting/playback, use the AC-PW20 AC adaptor (sold separately).
xCharging time (Full charge)
The charging time is approximately 310 minutes using the AC Adaptor 
(supplied).
 The above charging time applies when charging a fully depleted battery pack at a 
temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of 
use and circumstances.
xCharging by connecting to a computer
The battery pack can be charged by connecting 
the camera to a computer using a micro USB 
cable.
 Note the following points when charging via a 
computer:
– If the camera is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power 
source, the laptop battery level decreases. Do not charge for an extended period 
of time.
– Do not turn on/off or restart the computer, or wake the computer to resume from 
sleep mode when a USB connection has been established between the computer 
and the camera. That may cause the camera to malfunction. Before turning on/
off, or restarting the computer or waking the computer from sleep mode, 
disconnect the camera and the computer.
– No guarantees are made for charging using a custom-built computer or a 
modified computer.
Notes
NotesTo a USB 
jack 
						

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xBattery life and number of images that can be 
recorded and played back
 The above number of images applies when the battery pack is fully charged. The 
number of images may decrease depending on the conditions of use.
 The number of images that can be recorded is for shooting under the following 
conditions:
– Using a Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo™ (Mark2) media (sold separately).
– When an E PZ 16 – 50 mm F3.5 – 5.6 OSS lens is attached.
– The battery pack is used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).
– [Viewfinder Bright.]: [Manual] [±0]
– [Monitor Brightness]: [Manual] [±0]
 The number for “Shooting (still images)” is based on the CIPA standard, and is for 
shooting under the following conditions:
(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association)
– DISP is set to [Display All Info.].
– [Focus Mode]: [Automatic AF]
– Shooting once every 30 seconds.
– The flash is used once every two times.
– The power is turned on and off once every ten times.
 The number of minutes for movie shooting is based on the CIPA standard, and is 
for shooting under the following conditions:
– [ Record Setting]: 60i 17M(FH)/50i 17M(FH).
– Typical movie shooting: Battery life based on repeatedly starting/stopping 
shooting, zooming, turning on/off, etc.
– Continuous movie shooting: Battery life based on non-stop shooting until the 
limit (29 minutes) has been reached, and then continued by pressing the MOVIE 
button again. Other functions, such as zooming, are not operated.
Battery lifeNumber of images
Shooting (still 
images)Screen Approx. 180 min. Approx. 360 images
Viewfinder Approx. 155 min. Approx. 310 images
Typical movie 
shootingScreen Approx. 60 min. —
Viewfinder Approx. 60 min. —
Continuous 
movie shootingScreen Approx. 90 min. —
Viewfinder Approx. 90 min. —
Viewing (still images) Approx. 275 min. Approx. 5500 images
Notes 
						

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xMemory cards that can be used
 In this manual, the products in the table are collectively referred to as follows:
A: Memory Stick PRO Duo media
B: SD card
xTo remove the memory card/battery pack
Memory card: Push the memory card in once to eject the memory card.
Battery pack: Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not to drop the battery pack.
 Never remove the memory card/battery pack when the access lamp (page 13) is lit. 
This may cause damage to data in the memory card.
Inserting a memory card (sold separately)
1Open the cover (page 15).
2Insert the memory card (sold separately). With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card 
until it clicks into place.
3Close the cover.
Memory cardFor still imagesFor movies
AMemory Stick XC-HG Duo™
Memory Stick PRO Duo™  (Mark2 only)
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™
BSD memory card  (Class 4 or faster)
SDHC memory card  (Class 4 or faster)
SDXC memory card  (Class 4 or faster)
Notes
Ensure that the 
notched corner is 
faced correctly. 
						

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Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before you attach or remove the 
lens.
 When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button.
 Do not use excessive force when attaching a lens.
 The Mount Adaptor (sold separately) is required to use an A-mount lens (sold 
separately). For details, refer to the operating manual supplied with the Mount 
Adaptor.
 When using a lens equipped with a tripod socket, attach the socket on the lens side 
to the tripod to maintain balance.
Attaching/removing the lens
1If the cap or the packaging lid is attached, remove it 
from the camera or the lens.
 Quickly change the lens somewhere away from dusty locations to keep 
dust or debris from getting inside the camera.
2Mount the lens by aligning the white index marks on the 
lens and the camera.
 Hold the camera facing down to prevent dust from entering into the 
camera.
3While pushing the lens lightly toward the camera, turn 
the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position.
 Be sure to put the lens on straight.
Notes