Sony Nex 6 Owners Manual

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Widens the range (gradations) so that you can record from bright parts to dark parts in 
correct brightness (HDR: High Dynamic Range). 1 image with proper exposure and 1 
overlaid image are recorded.
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MENU  t [Brightness/Color]  t [DRO/Auto HDR]  t [Auto HDR].
2 OPTION  t desired value.
 You cannot start the next shoot until the capture process is fully completed.
 You cannot use this function with [RAW] and [RAW & JPEG] images.
 Since the shutter is released 3 times for a single shot, be cautious of the following:
– Use this function when the subject is motionless or does not blink.
– Do not change the composition before shooting.
 You may not obtain a desired effect depending on the luminance difference of a subject and the shooting  conditions.
 When the flash is used, this function has little effect.
 When the contrast of the scene is low or when significant camera-shake or subject blur has occurred, you  may not be able to obtain good HDR images. If the camera detects such situation,   is displayed on 
the recorded image to inform you of this situation. If necessary, change the composition or otherwise 
adjust the settings, be careful of blurring, and shoot again.
Auto HDR
 (Auto HDR: 
Exposure Diff. 
Auto) Corrects the exposure difference automatically.
1.0 EV – 6.0 EV Sets the exposure difference, based on the contrast of the subject. 
Select the optimal level between 1.0 EV (weak) and 6.0 EV 
(strong).
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contents Sample photo Menu IndexPicture Effect
You can shoot with an effect filter to obtain the various textures.
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MENU  t [Brightness/Color]  t [Picture Effect]  t desired mode.
 (Off) Disables the Picture Effect function.
 (Toy Camera) Creates the look of a Toy Camera photo 
with shaded corners and pronounced 
colors.
You can set the color tone with 
OPTION.
 (Pop Color) Creates a vivid look by emphasizing 
color tones.
 
(Posterization) Creates a high contrast, abstract look by 
heavily emphasizing primary colors, or 
in black and white.
You can select primary colors or black 
and white with OPTION.
 (Retro Photo) Creates the look of an aged photo with 
sepia color tones and faded contrast.
 (Soft High-
key) Creates an image with the indicated 
atmosphere: bright, transparent, 
ethereal, tender, soft. 
 (Partial Color) Creates an image which retains a 
specific color, but converts others to 
black and white.
You can select a color with OPTION.
 (High 
Contrast Mono.) Creates a high-contrast image in black 
and white.
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 You can select [Picture Effect] only in the following modes:
–[Manual Exposure]
– [Shutter Priority]
– [Aperture Priority]
– [Program Auto]
 You cannot use [Picture Effect] with [RAW] and [RAW & JPEG] images.
 The [Toy Camera] and [Miniature] effects may not be available with the [Zoom] feature of the camera.
 When [Partial Color] is selected, images may not retain the selected color, depending on the subject.
 You cannot check the following effects on the shooting screen, because the camera is still processing the  image that has been just shot. Also, you cannot shoot another image until the image processing is 
finished. You cannot use these effects with movies.
–[Soft Focus]
–[HDR Painting]
– [Rich-tone Mono.]
– [Miniature]
 In the case of [HDR Painting] and [Rich-tone Mono.], the shutter is released 3 times for 1 shot. Be careful  about the following:
– Use this function when the subject is motionless or does not blink.
– Do not change the composition before shooting.
When the contrast of the scene is low or when significant camera-shake or subject blur has occurred, you 
may not be able to obtain good HDR images. If the camera detects such situation,  /  appear 
on the recorded image to inform you of this situation. If necessary, change the composition or otherwise 
adjust the settings, be careful of blurring, and shoot again.
 (Soft Focus) Creates an image filled with a soft 
lighting effect.
You can set the intensity of the effect 
with OPTION.
 (HDR 
Painting) Creates the look of a painting, 
enhancing the colors and details.
The camera releases the shutter 3 times.
You can set the intensity of the effect 
with OPTION.
 (Rich-tone 
Mono.) Creates an image in black and white 
with rich gradation and reproduction of 
details. The camera releases the shutter 
3 times.
 (Miniature) Creates an image which enhances the 
subject vividly, with the background 
defocused considerably. This effect 
may often be found in pictures of 
miniature models.
You can select the area to be in focus 
with OPTION. The focus on other areas 
is greatly reduced.
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contents Sample photo Menu IndexCreative Style
Allows you to select the desired image processing.
You can adjust exposure (shutter speed and aperture) as you like with [Creative Style], 
unlike with [Scene Selection] where the camera adjusts the exposure.
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MENU  t [Brightness/Color]  t [Creative Style]  t desired mode.
2 When you want to adjust contrast, saturation, or sharpness, OPTION  t 
desired setting.
 (Contrast),   (Saturation), and   (Sharpness) can be adjusted for each [Creative 
Style] item.
 When [Black & White] is selected, you cannot adjust [Saturation].
 [Standard] is selected when using the following functions:
– [Intelligent Auto]
–[Superior Auto]
– [Scene Selection]
– [Picture Effect] (except [Off])
 (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.
 (Portrait) For shooting the skin color in a soft tone, ideally suited for 
shooting portraits.
 (Landscape) The saturation, contrast, and sharpness are heightened for 
shooting vivid and crisp scenery. Distant landscapes also stand 
out more.
 (Sunset) For shooting the beautiful red of the setting sun.
 (Black & 
White) For shooting images in black and white monotone.
 (Contrast) The higher the value selected, the more the difference of light 
and shadow is accentuated, thus making an impact on an image.
 (Saturation) The higher the value selected, the more vivid the color. When a 
lower value is selected, the color of the image is restrained and 
subdued.
 (Sharpness) Adjusts the sharpness. The higher the value selected, the more 
the contours are accentuated, and the lower the value selected, 
the more the contours are softened.
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contents Sample photo Menu IndexDelete
Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion.
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MENU  t [Playback]  t [Delete] t  desired mode.
 You can select up to 100 images.
Multiple Img. Deletes the selected images. Press the center of the control wheel 
to select OK.
Or, touch the image and select OK (NEX-5R only).
All in Folder Deletes all images in the selected folder, or all AVCHD movies.
All AVCHD view 
files
Notes
zDeleting an image
It is easier to delete an image displayed on the screen by selecting  (Delete) of soft key 
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Table of 
contents Sample photo Menu IndexStill/Movie Select
Selects the unit of images to be played back.
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MENU  t [Playback]  t [Still/Movie Select] t  desired mode.
Folder View(Still)Displays still images by folder.
Folder View(MP4)Displays MP4 movies by folder.
AVCHD ViewDisplays AVCHD movies. 
						

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contents Sample photo Menu IndexSlide Show
Plays back images automatically.
Plays back only 3D images in Slide Show on the 3D TV connected to the camera.
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MENU  t [Playback]  t [Slide Show]  t desired mode t  OK.
 You cannot pause the Slide Show. To stop the Slide Show, press the center of the control wheel.
 You can play back images in Slide Show when [Still/Movie Select] is set to [Folder View(Still)] only.
 A panoramic image is displayed in full image. To scroll a panoramic image, press the center of the 
control wheel when the image is displayed.
 You cannot shoot 3D images with this camera.
Repeat
On Plays back images in a continuous loop.
OffAfter all the images have been played back, the Slide Show ends.
Interval
1 Sec Sets the display interval of images.
3 Sec
5 Sec
10 Sec
30 Sec
Image Type
AllPlays back all still images as normal images.
Display 3D Only Plays back 3D images only.
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contents Sample photo Menu IndexView on Smartphone
You can transfer still images to a Smartphone and view them. Download the application 
“PlayMemories Mobile” to your Smartphone from the application store.
 Some images may not be displayed on the Smartphone depending on the recording format.
 You can only transfer still images. Movies cannot be transferred.
 The camera shares the connection information for [View on Smartphone] with a device that has 
permission to connect. If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect to the camera, reset 
the connection information by following these steps. MENU  t [Setup]  t [Reset View on 
Smartphone]. After resetting the connection information, you must register the Smartphone again 
(page 201).
 “PlayMemories Mobile” is not available in some countries/regions. [View on Smartphone] is not  available in some countries/regions that are not compatible with “PlayMemories Mobile.”
 When the camera is ready for the transfer but you discontinue the connection with the Smartphone by  selecting   on the camera’s screen, it may take a few seconds to return to the playback screen.
1 Install “PlayMemories Mobile” to your Smartphone.
Please download “PlayMemories Mobile” to your Smartphone from the application store for 
your Smartphone. 
2Press   (View on Smartphone) and select the desired mode.
If another function is assigned to soft key B, select MENU  t [Playback]  t [View on 
Smartphone].
This Image
Transfers the most recently shot or played back image on 
the screen to the Smartphone.
All Images on This DateTransfers all still images in the same date range as the most 
recently shot or played back image to the Smartphone.
All Images in The 
DeviceTransfers all still images in the camera to the Smartphone.
3 If the camera is ready for the transfer, the 
information screen appears on the camera. 
Connect the Smartphone and the camera 
using that information.
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Table of 
contents Sample photo Menu IndexTransferring images to Android using 
“PlayMemories Mobile”
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Start “PlayMemories Mobile” on Android.
2 Select the camera (DIRECT-xxxx:NEX-xxx).
3 Enter the password that is displayed on the 
camera.
Android is connected to the camera.
4Follow the instructions on the screen to transfer the image.
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Table of 
contents Sample photo Menu IndexTransferring images to iOS using “PlayMemories 
Mobile”
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Select the camera (DIRECT-xxxx:NEX-xxx) 
on the Wi-Fi setting screen of the iOS.
2 Enter the password that is displayed on the 
camera.
iOS is connected to the camera.
3Start “PlayMemories Mobile” on the iOS.
4 Follow the instructions on the screen to transfer the image.