Sony Nex 6 Owners Manual

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Allows you to set the image size and aspect ratio.
Allows you to make brightness settings such as metering mode, and color settings such 
as white balance.
LCD Display (DISP)
Changes the information to be displayed on the LCD screen.
Finder Display(DISP) Changes the information to be displayed on an Electronic  Viewfinder (sold separately for the NEX-5R).
DISP Button(Monitor) Allows you to select the kind of information to be displayed  on the LCD screen when you press the DISP button.
Image Size
Still
Image Size Selects the image size.
Aspect Ratio Selects the aspect ratio.
Quality Selects the compression format.
Panorama
Image Size Selects the image size of panoramic images.
Panorama Direction Selects the direction to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images.
Movie
File Format Selects AVCHD or MP4.
Record Setting Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality of movies.
Brightness/Color
Exposure Comp. Compensates for the brightness of the entire image.
ISO Sets the ISO sensitivity.
White Balance Adjusts the color temperature according to the ambient light 
conditions.
Metering Mode Selects the method used for measuring the brightness.
Flash Comp. Adjusts the amount of flash light.
DRO/Auto HDR Corrects the brightness or contrast automatically.
Picture Effect Shoots with the desired effects to express a unique 
atmosphere.
Creative Style Selects the image processing method.
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Allows you to set playback functions.
You can add the desired functions to your camera by connecting to the application 
downloading website “PlayMemories Camera Apps” via the Internet.
Allows you to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings.
Playback
Delete
Deletes images.
Still/Movie Select Allows you to determine how to group the playback images 
(View mode).
Slide Show Plays back images automatically.
View on Smartphone Transfers the images to a Smartphone and displays them.
Send to Computer Transfers the images to a computer that is connected to the 
network for backup.
View on TV Transfers the images to a TV that is connected to the 
network for viewing.
Specify Printing Selects the images to print, or makes printing settings.
Image Index Selects the number of images to be displayed on the index 
screen.
  Enlarge Image Enlarges the image.
Rotate Rotates images.
Protect Protects images, or cancels the protection.
Volume Settings Sets the sound volume of movies.
During playback Switches the information to be displayed on the playback 
screen.
Application
Setup
Shooting Settings
AEL w/ shutter Sets whether or not to fix the exposure when you press the 
shutter button halfway down.
AF Illuminator Sets the AF illuminator to assist auto-focusing in dim  places.
Phase Detection AF Area Sets whether or not to display the Phase Detection AF  ranging points on the screen.
Red Eye Reduction Provides pre-flash before shooting when using the flash, to  prevent eyes from being shot in red.
FINDER/LCD Setting Sets how to switch between an Electronic Viewfinder (sold  separately for the NEX-5R) and the LCD screen.
Live View Display Allows you to choose whether or not to show the value of  exposure compensation, etc. on the screen display.
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contents Sample photo Menu IndexAuto Review
Sets the display time of the image right after shooting.
Grid Line Turns on the grid line that helps you to adjust the 
composition of images.
Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a selected 
color.
Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function.
Clear Image Zoom Zooms an image with higher quality than Digital Zoom.
Digital Zoom Zooms an image with higher magnification than Clear 
Image Zoom. This feature can be also available in movie 
recording.
Self-portrait Self-timer (NEX-
5R only) Sets the shooting mode when the LCD screen is tilted 
upward about 180 degrees. When you set [Self-portrait Self-
timer] to [On], a 3-second delay self-timer is activated, and 
you can reduce the camera-shake when shooting self-
portrait.
S. Auto Image Extract. Sets whether or not to save all the images that were shot  continuously in [Superior Auto] mode.
MF Assist Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually.
MF Assist Time Sets the length of time the image will be shown in an 
expanded form.
Color Space Changes the range of color reproduction.
SteadyShot Sets camera-shake compensation.
Release w/o Lens Sets whether or not to release the shutter when there is no lens.
Eye-Start AF Sets whether or not to use autofocus when you look through 
an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately for the NEX-5R) 
with the LA-EA2 Mount Adaptor attached (sold separately).
Front Curtain Shutter Sets whether or not to use the electronic front curtain shutter  function.
Long Exposure NR Sets the noise reduction processing for long exposure 
shootings.
High ISO NR Sets the noise reduction processing for high ISO sensitivity 
shootings.
Lens Comp.: Shading Compensates for the shaded corners of the screen.
Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber. Reduces the color deviation at the corners of the screen.
Lens Comp.: Distortion Compensates for distortion of the screen.
Face Priority Tracking Sets whether to preferentially-track a certain face or not  when the camera detects that face during object tracking.
Auto Slow Shutter Sets whether or not to adjust the shutter speed automatically 
during movie recording in case if the subject is dark.
Movie Audio Rec Sets whether or not to record sound when recording a 
movie.
Wind Noise Reduct. Reduces wind noise during movie recording.
AF Micro Adj. Finely adjusts the autofocused position, when using the LA-
EA2 Mount Adaptor (sold separately).
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Table of 
contents Sample photo Menu IndexMain Settings
Menu start Selects a first-displayed menu from the top menu or the last 
menu screen.
Function Menu Settings Assigns functions to the Fn (Function) button.
MOVIE Button Sets whether or not to activate the MOVIE button.
Custom Key Settings Assigns functions to the soft key and the AEL button (AEL  button is available for NEX-6 only).
Touch Operation (NEX-5R 
only) Sets whether or not to operate the camera using the touch 
panel.
Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera.  Language Selects the language used on the screen.
Date/Time Setup Sets the date and time.
Area Setting Selects the area where you are using the camera.
Help Guide Display Turns the Help Guide on or off.
Power Save Sets the level of the power saving feature.
Power Saving Start Time Sets the time to turn the camera to the power save mode.
LCD Brightness Sets the brightness of the LCD screen.
Viewfinder Bright. Sets the brightness of the Electronic Viewfinder (sold  separately for the NEX-5R).
Display Color Selects the color of the LCD screen.
Wide Image Selects a method to display wide images.
Playback Display Selects the method used to play back portrait images.
HDMI Resolution Sets the resolution when connected to HDMI TV.
CTRL FOR HDMI Sets whether or not to operate the camera with a “BRAVIA”  Sync compatible TV’s Remote Control.
USB Connection Selects the appropriate USB connection method for each  computer or USB device connected to the camera.
Cleaning Mode Allows you to clean the image sensor.
Calibration (NEX-5R only) Enables you to perform calibration when the touch panel  buttons do not react at the appropriate points where you 
touch.
Version Displays the versions of the camera and the lens/Mount  Adaptor.
Demo Mode Sets whether or not to display the demonstration with  movies.
Initialize Resets the camera to the default settings.
Memory Card Tool
Format Formats the memory card.
File Number Selects the method to use to assign file numbers to still  images and MP4 movies.
Folder Name Selects the folder name format in which the still image is  stored.
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* This setting appears when an Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camera.
Select Shoot. Folder
Selects the recording folder to which still images and MP4 
movies are recorded.
New Folder Creates a new folder to which still images and MP4 movies 
are recorded.
Recover Image DB Repairs the image database file when inconsistencies are 
found.
Display Card Space Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the 
recordable number of still images on the memory card.
Eye-Fi Setup *
Upload Settings Sets the upload function of the camera when an Eye-Fi card  is used.
Network Settings
WPS Push You can register the access point to the camera easily by pushing the WPS button.
Access Point Settings You can register your access point manually.
Edit Device Name You can change the device name under Wi-Fi Direct.
Disp MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the camera.
Reset View on Smartphone Resets the connecting information for [View on  Smartphone].
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Table of 
contents Sample photo Menu IndexShooting images
Shooting images with the settings in effect when you bought the camera is explained 
here.
The camera makes decisions appropriate to the situation, and adjusts the settings.
 You can continuously record a movie for up to 29 minutes, and an MP4 format movie for up to 2 GB. The 
recording time may shorten depending on the ambient temperatures or recording conditions.
1 Adjust the LCD screen angle, and hold the camera.
Or look through the viewfinder and hold the camera (NEX-6 only).
The Scene Recognition function begins to work.
2To take still images, press the shutter button halfway down to focus on 
your subject, and press it fully down to shoot.
When the camera detects and shoots a face, the captured image is automatically trimmed into 
a suitable composition. Both the original and the trimmed images are saved (page 93).
To record movies, press the MOVIE button to start recording.
Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording.
Notes
zOn Scene Recognition
 The camera recognizes  (Night Scene),  (Tripod Night Scene),  (Night Portrait), 
(Backlight), (Backlight Portrait),  (Portrait), (Landscape), (Macro), (Spotlight),  (Low Brightness), or  (Baby), and displays the corresponding icon 
and guide on the LCD screen when the scene is recognized.
Icon for recognized scene and 
guide
The Scene Recognition function lets the camera automatically 
recognize the shooting conditions and allows you to shoot the 
image with appropriate settings.
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The camera adjusts the focus and releases the shutter automatically when you simply 
touch the subject that you want to focus on the screen. You can use the Touch Shutter 
function when [Touch Shutter] is set to [On] in the MENU.
Shooting still images using touch operation 
(Touch Shutter function) (NEX-5R only)
1
Touch   (Touch Shutter OFF) on the 
screen.
 The icon changes to   (Touch Shutter ON) and the touch 
shutter shooting becomes available.
2 Point the camera to the subject, then touch 
the subject that you want to focus on the 
screen. 
 The Auto Focus area is displayed on the screen where you 
touched it. When the focus is confirmed, the camera shoots 
an image automatically.
zTips for shooting a still image of a subject that is 
difficult to focus on
 Focusing may be difficult in the following situations:– It is dark and the subject is distant.
– The contrast between the subject and the background is poor.
– The subject is seen through glass.
– The subject is moving quickly.
– The subject reflects light such as mirror, or has shiny surfaces.
– The subject is flashing.
– The subject is backlit.
Focus indicatorStatus
z  litFocus is locked.
 litFocus is confirmed. Focal point moves following a moving 
subject.
 litFocusing in progress.
z flashingCannot focus.
When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the 
focus indicator blinks. Either recompose the shot or change the 
focus setting.
Focus indicator
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contents Sample photo Menu Index You cannot use [Touch Shutter] with the following operations:
– Movie recording
– [Sweep Panorama]
– [Night Scene] in [Scene Selection]
Notes
zTouch operation when shooting a still image (NEX-
5R only)
* When [Touch Shutter] is set to [On], [Object Tracking] is temporarily invalid.
MENU  t [Touch Shutter] is set to 
[On]MENU  t [Touch 
Shutter] is set to 
[Off]
 (Touch 
shutter ON) (Touch 
shutter OFF)—
[Object Tracking] is 
set to [On]**Object Tracking
[Object Tracking] is 
set to [Off]Touch ShutterNon-availableCenter-weighted auto 
focus
Touch Shutter: When you touch the screen, the camera focuses on the subject  automatically and releases the shutter automatically (page 84).
Object Tracking: The camera focuses on the subject that you touch on the screen,  and continues to focus on even if the subject is moving.
Center-weighted auto focus: A frame is displayed where you touch on the screen, and when  you press the shutter button halfway down, the subject within 
the frame is in focus. To cancel the touch AF, touch   on the 
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contents Sample photo Menu IndexPlaying back images
Plays back the recorded images.
1
Press the   (Playback) button.
2 Select the image with the control wheel.
Or, slide your finger across the screen to the left or right (NEX-5R only).
3 To play back panoramic images or movies, press the center of the control 
wheel.
Or, touch  N on the screen (NEX-5R only).
* The movie is played back frame-by-frame.
 Panoramic images shot on other cameras may not be played back properly.
During movie playbackControl wheel operationTouch panel operation
Pause/resume Press the center. Touch  X/N .
Fast-forward Press the right, or turn the  control wheel clockwise.Touch 
M.
Fast-rewind Press the left, or turn the  control wheel 
counterclockwise.Touch 
m.
Forward slow playback Turn clockwise during pause. Touch   during pause.
Reverse slow playback* Turn counterclockwise during  pause.Touch   during pause.
Adjust sound volume Press the bottom  t top/
bottom. –
Notes
zDisplaying a desired folder
To select a desired folder, select the bar on the left of the 
image index screen (page 61), and then press the top/
bottom parts of the control wheel. You can switch 
between still image playback and movie playback by 
pressing the center of the control wheel.
NEX-5R:
You can also select a folder by touching the bar on the 
left. You can switch between still image playback and 
movie playback by touching the center of the bar.
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A portion of a still image can be enlarged during playback. This is convenient to check 
the focus condition of a recorded still image. You can enlarge playback images from the 
menu (page 125).
 You cannot use the enlarged playback function with movies.
 To enlarge panoramic images, pause the playback first, and then press  (Enlarge Image).
Enlarged playback
1
Display the image you want to enlarge, and 
then select   (Enlarge Image).
2 Adjust the scaling by turning the control 
wheel.
Or, touch   or   on the screen (NEX-5R 
only).
3 Select the portion you want to enlarge by 
pressing the top/bottom/right/left of the 
control wheel. 
Or, select the portion you want to enlarge by 
sliding your finger across the image (NEX-
5R only).
When you touch the image, the image is enlarged, 
centering on the spot you touched (NEX-5R only).
4To cancel the enlarged playback, select  .
Notes
 (Enlarge Image)
zScaling range
The scaling range is as follows.
Image sizeScaling range
LApprox. ×1.0 – ×13.6
MApprox. ×1.0 – ×9.9
SApprox. ×1.0 – ×6.8