Sony Nex 6 Owners Manual

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contents Sample photo Menu IndexDeleting images
You can delete the image displayed.
 You cannot delete protected images.
 Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. Be sure that you want to delete the image before 
proceeding.
1 While displaying the image you want to 
delete, select  (Delete).
2 Select OK.
Select   to quit the operation.
Notes
(Delete)
OK
zDeleting several images
Select MENU  t [Playback] t  [Delete] to select and delete several images at the same 
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Using the Photo Creativity function
Photo Creativity
Using [Photo Creativity], you can shoot a subject with easy operations and obtain 
creative photos easily.
 The [Photo Creativity] function is only available when an E-mount lens is mounted.
 The [Photo Creativity] function is only available when [Shoot Mode] is set to [Intelligent Auto] or 
[Superior Auto].
 The Smile Shutter function cannot be used.
 When the [Photo Creativity] mode is activated, several items that have been set on the menu become  invalid.
 When the camera returns to [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto], or is turned off, the settings are reset to 
the default ones.
 You can adjust [Bkground Defocus] only during recording movies with the [Photo Creativity] function.
 If you turn on the [Photo Creativity] function while [Superior Auto] is activated, the camera does not  make a composite image.
1 Set the shooting mode to [Intelligent Auto] or 
[Superior Auto].
2 Select  (Photo Creativity).
3 Select the item you want to set from the 
items displayed at the bottom of the screen.
You can use the [Photo Creativity] setup items 
simultaneously.
4Select the desired setting.
5 To take still images, press the shutter button.
To record movies, press the MOVIE button to start recording.
To return to [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto], select  .
Bkground Defocus (page 43) Adjusts the blurring of the background.
Brightness (page 44) Adjusts the brightness.
Color (page 45) Adjusts the color.
Vividness (page 46) Adjusts the vividness.
Picture Effect (page 47) Selects the desired effect filter for shooting.
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Table of 
contents Sample photo Menu IndexBkground Defocus
Photo Creativity allows you to defocus the background easily to make the subject stand 
out, while checking the defocusing effect on the LCD screen. You can record a movie 
with a value adjusted with the defocusing effect.
1
Set the shooting mode to [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto].
2 Select  (Photo Creativity).
3 Select [Bkground Defocus].
4 Defocus the background.
: You can focus on both the subject and the background.
: You can defocus the background.
Select [AUTO] to restore to the original status.
 The defocusing range available depends on the lens used.
 The defocusing effect may not be noticeable, depending on the distance from the subject or the lens used.
Notes
zTips for a better result of Background Defocus
 Move closer to the subject.
 Lengthen the distance between the subject and the background. 
						

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Table of 
contents Sample photo Menu IndexBrightness
You can adjust the brightness easily in [Photo Creativity].
1
Set the shooting mode to [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto].
2 Select  (Photo Creativity).
3 Select [Brightness].
4 Select the desired brightness.
: You can make images brighter.
: You can make images darker.
Select [AUTO] to restore to the original status. 
						

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Table of 
contents Sample photo Menu IndexColor
You can adjust the color easily in [Photo Creativity].
1
Set the shooting mode to [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto].
2 Select  (Photo Creativity).
3 Select [Color].
4 Select the desired color.
: You can make the color warm.
: You can make the color cool.
Select [AUTO] to restore to the original status. 
						

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Table of 
contents Sample photo Menu IndexVividness
You can adjust the vividness easily in [Photo Creativity].
1
Set the shooting mode to [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto].
2 Select  (Photo Creativity).
3 Select [Vividness].
4 Select the desired vividness.
: You can make images vivid.
: You can make images faint.
Select [AUTO] to restore to the original status. 
						

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Table of 
contents Sample photo Menu IndexPicture Effect
You can set [Picture Effect] easily in [Photo Creativity]. Select the desired effect filter to 
achieve more impressive and artistic expression:
1
Set the shooting mode to [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto].
2 Select  (Photo Creativity).
3 Select [Picture Effect].
4 Select the desired effect.
Select [AUTO] to restore to the original status.
 (Off) Disables the Picture Effect function.
 (Toy Camera) Creates the look of a Toy Camera photo 
with shaded corners and pronounced colors.
 (Pop Color) Creates a vivid look by emphasizing color 
tones.
 (Posterization: 
Color) Creates a high contrast, abstract look by 
heavily emphasizing primary colors.
 (Posterization: 
B/W) Creates a high contrast, abstract look in 
black and white.
 (Retro Photo) Creates the look of an aged photo with sepia 
color tones and faded contrast.
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 When [Partial Color] is selected, images may not retain the selected color, depending on the subject.
 The available picture effects are limited with [Photo Creativity]. Also, fine adjustment is not available. 
You can use more picture effects and make fine adjustment with OPTION. Select MENU  t [Brightness/
Color]  t [Picture Effect] (page 112).
 (Soft High-key) Creates an image with the indicated 
atmosphere: bright, transparent, ethereal, 
tender, soft.
 (Partial Color: 
Red) Creates an image which retains the color 
red, but converts others to black and white.
 (Partial Color: 
Green) Creates an image which retains the color 
green, but converts others to black and 
white.
 (Partial Color: 
Blue) Creates an image which retains the color 
blue, but converts others to black and white.
 (Partial Color: 
Yellow) Creates an image which retains the color 
yellow, but converts others to black and 
white.
 (High Contrast 
Mono.) Creates an image with high contrast in 
black and white.
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Using functions with the control wheel
DISP (Display Contents)
Using the control wheel:
1
Press DISP (Display Contents) on the control wheel repeatedly to select 
the desired mode.
Using the Menu:
1During shooting, MENU  t [Camera]  t [LCD Display (DISP)]/[Finder 
Display(DISP)].
During playback, MENU  t [Playback]  t [Display Contents].
2 Select the desired mode.
 You can set [Finder Display(DISP)] when an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) is attached to the 
camera (NEX-5R only).
 [Histogram] is not displayed during following operations. – Movie recording/playback
– Panorama recording/playback
–[Slide Show]
Notes
During shooting
LCD Display (DISP)
Graphic Display Shows basic shooting information.
Graphically shows the shutter speed and 
aperture value, except for when [Shoot Mode] 
is set to [Sweep Panorama].
Display All Info.Shows recording information.
Big Font Size 
Disp. Shows only major items in a larger size.
No Disp. Info. Does not show recording information.
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Table of 
contents Sample photo Menu IndexLevel
Indicates whether the camera is level in both 
the horizontal and front-back directions. 
When the camera is level in both directions, 
the indicator turns to green.
 If you tilt the camera to the front or back to 
a large degree, the level indicator may have 
a large margin of error.
 Errors of approximately ±1° may occur  even if the camera’s tilt is mostly adjusted.
Histogram Displays the luminance distribution 
graphically.
For viewfinder Shows only shooting information on the 
screen (no image). Select this option when 
you shoot using a viewfinder (sold separately 
for the NEX-5R).
Press the Fn (Function) button and select the 
function for which you want to change the 
setting. The setting screen for the selected 
function opens. (Quick Navi) (NEX-6 only)
Finder Display(DISP)
Disp. Basic InfoShows basic recording information on the 
viewfinder.
Level Indicates whether the camera is level in both 
the horizontal and front-back directions. 
When the camera is level in both directions, 
the indicator turns to green.
 If you tilt the camera to the front or back to 
a large degree, the level indicator may have 
a large margin of error.
 Errors of approximately ±1° may occur 
even if the camera’s tilt is mostly adjusted.
Histogram Displays the luminance distribution 
graphically.
zSetting the screen display modes to be available
You can select which LCD screen display modes can be selected in shooting mode with 
[DISP Button(Monitor)] (page 96).
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