Sony Nex 6 Owners Manual

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contents Sample photo Menu Index [Sweep Panorama] is not suitable when shooting the following subjects:
– Subjects in motion.
– Subjects that are too close to the camera.
– Subjects with a repeating pattern such as tiles, and subjects with little contrast such as sky, sandy 
beach, or lawn.
– Subjects with constant change such as waves or water falls.
– Subjects with the sun or electric lights, etc. that are much brighter than surroundings.
 [Sweep Panorama] recording may be discontinued in the following situations:
– You pan the camera too fast or too slow.
– There is too much camera-shake.
zTips for shooting a panoramic image
Pan the camera in an arc with a constant velocity and in the same direction as the indication 
on the LCD screen. [Sweep Panorama] is better suited for still subjects, rather than moving 
ones.
 When using a zoom lens, it is recommended that you use it with W side.
 Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway, so that you can lock the focus,  exposure, and white balance. Then, press the shutter button fully down and pan the 
camera.
 If greatly varied shapes or scenery are concentrated along a screen edge, the image  composition may fail. In such case, adjust the frame composition so that the section is in 
the center of the image, and then shoot again.
zPlaying back scrolling panoramic images
You can scroll panoramic images from the beginning to the end by pressing the center of the 
control wheel while panoramic images are being displayed. Press the center of the control 
wheel again to pause. You can scroll/pause by touching  N/X  on the screen (NEX-5R 
only).
This indicator shows the 
displayed area of the whole 
panoramic image.
 Panoramic images shot with other cameras may not be  displayed or scrolled correctly. 
						

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contents Sample photo Menu IndexManual Exposure
You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and 
aperture.
 You cannot select [Flash Off] and [Autoflash] in [Flash Mode]. When you want to fire the flash, raise the 
flash. When you do not fire the flash, push down the flash.
 The     (SteadyShot warning) indicator does not appear in manual exposure mode.
 The ISO setting [ISO AUTO] is set to [ISO 100] in manual exposure mode. Set the ISO sensitivity as  necessary.
 The brightness of the image on the LCD screen may differ from the actual image being shot.
 When using an A-mount lens (sold separately), you can adjust the shutter speed and aperture when  focusing manually during movie recording.
1 Set the shooting mode to [Manual Exposure].
2 Turn the control wheel to select shutter 
speed. Turn the control dial to select 
aperture.
Check the exposure value at “MM” (metered manual).
Toward +: Images become brighter.
Toward –: Images become darker.
0: Appropriate exposure analyzed by the camera
3Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.
You can adjust the shutter speed and aperture value also 
during movie recording.
Shutter speed
Aperture (F-value) Metered manual
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You can shoot trails with long exposure. BULB is suitable for shooting trails of light, 
such as fireworks.
 Since the shutter speed becomes slow and the camera-shake tends to occur more easily, it is 
recommended that you use a tripod.
 The longer the exposure time, the more conspicuous the noise on the image.
 After shooting, noise reduction (Long Exposure NR) will be done for the same amount of time that the  shutter was open. However, you cannot shoot any more while noise reduction is in progress.
 When the [Smile Shutter] or [Auto HDR] function is activated, you cannot set the shutter speed to 
[BULB].
 If the [Smile Shutter] or [Auto HDR] function is used with the shutter speed set to [BULB], the shutter 
speed is temporarily set to 30 seconds.
BULB
1 Set the shooting mode to [Manual Exposure].
2 Turn the control wheel counterclockwise 
until [BULB] is indicated.
[BULB]
3Press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus.
4 Press and hold the shutter button for the duration of the shooting.
As long as the shutter button is pressed, the shutter remains open.
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contents Sample photo Menu IndexShutter Priority
You can express the movement of a moving subject in various ways by adjusting the 
shutter speed, for example, at the instant of the movement with high speed shutter, or as 
a trailing image with low speed shutter. You can adjust the shutter speed also during 
movie recording.
1
Set the shooting mode to [Shutter Priority].
2 Select the desired value with the control dial.
3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.
The aperture is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure.
 You cannot select [Flash Off] and [Autoflash] in [Flash Mode]. When you want to fire the flash, raise the 
flash. When you do not fire the flash, push down the flash.
 The     (SteadyShot warning) indicator does not appear in shutter speed priority mode.
 When the shutter speed is 1 second or more, noise reduction (Long Exposure NR) will be done for the  same amount of time that the shutter was open after shooting. However, you cannot shoot any more while 
noise reduction is in progress.
 If proper exposure cannot be obtained after setup, the aperture value on the shooting screen blinks.  Although you can shoot as it is, resetting is recommended.
 The brightness of the image on the LCD screen may differ from the actual image being shot.
 When using an A-mount lens (sold separately), you can adjust the shutter speed when focusing manually  during movie recording.
Notes
zShutter speed
When a faster shutter speed is used, a moving subject such as a 
running person, cars, and sea spray appears as if they are 
stopped.
When a slower shutter speed is used, a trailing image of the 
movement of the subject is captured to make more natural and 
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contents Sample photo Menu IndexAperture Priority
Blurs or sharpens things in front of and beyond the subject. You can adjust the aperture 
value also during movie recording.
1
Set the shooting mode to [Aperture Priority].
2 Select the desired value with the control dial.
Smaller F-value: The subject is in focus, but things in front of and beyond the subject are 
blurred.
Larger F-value: The subject and its foreground and background are all in focus.
3Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.
The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure.
 You cannot select [Flash Off] and [Autoflash] in [Flash Mode]. When you want to fire the flash, raise the 
flash. When you do not fire the flash, push down the flash.
 If proper exposure cannot be obtained after setup, the shutter speed on the shooting screen blinks.  Although you can shoot as it is, resetting is recommended.
 The brightness of the image on the LCD screen may differ from the actual image being shot.
 When using an A-mount lens (sold separately), you can adjust the aperture when focusing manually  during movie recording.
Notes
zAperture
Smaller F-value (opening the aperture) narrows the range that 
is in focus. This allows you to put the subject in sharp focus 
and blur things in front of and beyond the subject. (Depth of 
field becomes shallower.)
Larger F-value (narrowing down the aperture) widens the range 
that is in focus. This allows you to shoot the depth of the 
scenery. (Depth of field becomes deeper.) 
						

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contents Sample photo Menu IndexProgram Auto
While exposure (shutter speed and aperture) is adjusted by the camera automatically, you 
can set shooting functions such as ISO sensitivity, Creative Style, D-Range optimizer.
1
Set the shooting mode to [Program Auto].
2 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings.
3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.
 You cannot select [Flash Off] and [Autoflash] in [Flash Mode]. When you want to fire the flash, raise the 
flash. When you do not fire the flash, push down the flash.
Notes
zProgram Shift
You can change the shutter speed and aperture (F-value) 
combination without changing the exposure you set, when 
you do not use the flash.
Turn the control dial to select the shutter speed and 
aperture (F-value) combination.
 The recording mode indicator changes from P to P*. 
						

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contents Sample photo Menu IndexFlash Mode
In dark environments, use the flash to shoot the subject brightly and to prevent camera-
shake. When shooting against the sun, use the flash to lighten the image of the backlit 
subject.
NEX-6:
NEX-5R:
1
MENU  t [Camera]  t [Flash Mode]  t 
desired mode.
2 When you want to fire the flash, press the 
(Flash pop-up) button to pop up the 
flash.
(Flash pop-up) button
1 Attach the flash and raise it.
2 MENU  t [Camera]  t [Flash Mode]  t 
desired mode.
 (Flash Off) Does not fire even if the flash is raised.
 (Autoflash) Fires in dark environments or when shooting towards bright light.
 (Fill-flash) Fires every time you trigger the shutter.
 (Slow Sync.) Fires every time you trigger the shutter. Slow sync shooting allows 
you to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the background by 
slowing the shutter speed.
 (Rear Sync.) Fires right before the exposure is completed every time you trigger the 
shutter. Rear sync shooting allows you to shoot a natural image of the 
trail of a moving subject such as a moving car or a walking person.
 (Wireless) 
(NEX-6 only) This mode is effective when you attach a remote control-compatible 
external flash (sold separately) to the camera, and shoot with a 
wireless flash (sold separately), placed away from the camera.
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contents Sample photo Menu Index The default setting depends on the shooting mode.
 Available flash mode depends on the shooting mode.
 You cannot use the flash when recording movies.
 When an external flash (sold separately) is attached to Multi Interface Shoe, the state of the external flash 
has priority over the setting of the camera. You cannot use the camera’s internal flash (NEX-6 only).
 The light of the flash may be blocked by the lens attached. If this happens, it is recommended that you  attach an external flash (sold separately).
 The corners of a recorded image may be shaded, depending on the lens.
 Do not use a commercially available flash with high-voltage synchro terminals or with reverse polarity  (NEX-6 only).
 Accessories for the existing accessory shoe for A-mount camera (Auto-lock Accessory Shoe) can also be 
attached using the Shoe Adaptor (sold separately) (NEX-6 only).
 The [Wireless] setting cannot be used with the camera’s internal flash (NEX-6 only).
 You cannot use the [Self-portrait Self-timer] function when a flash is attached to the camera (NEX-5R  only).
Notes
zTips on shooting with the flash
 The lens hood may block the light of the flash. Remove the lens hood when using the  flash.
 When using the flash, shoot the subject at a distance of 1 m (3.3 feet) or greater.
 When shooting a backlit subject, select [Fill-flash]. The flash will operate even in bright  daylight, and make faces come out brighter. 
						

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contents Sample photo Menu IndexAF/MF Select
Selects auto focusing or manual focusing.
1
MENU  t [Camera]  t [AF/MF Select]  t desired mode.
 If you turn the focusing ring when [DMF] or [Manual Focus] is selected, the image is enlarged 
automatically to enable you to check focus area easier. You can prevent the image from being enlarged 
by selecting MENU  t [Setup]  t [MF Assist]  t [Off].
 (Autofocus) Focuses automatically.
 (DMF) After focusing automatically, make fine focus adjustment 
manually (Direct Manual Focus).
 (Manual 
Focus) Adjusts the focus manually. Turn the focusing ring right or left 
to make the subject look clearer.
Notes
zUsing manual focusing effectively
“Focus fixing” is convenient when you can predict the distance 
to the subject. With “Focus fixing,” you can fix the focus in 
advance to the distance at which the subject is to pass.
zMeasuring the exact distance to the subject
The   mark shows the location of the image sensor*. When you measure the exact 
distance between the camera and the subject, refer to the position of the horizontal line. The 
distance from the lens contact surface to the image sensor is about 18 mm (23/32 in.).
* The image sensor is the part that converts the light source to a digital signal.
 If the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the attached lens, the focus cannot be 
confirmed. Make sure you put enough distance between the subject and the camera.
18 mm
(23/32 in.)
NEX-6: NEX-5R:
18 mm
(23/32 in.)
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1
MENU  t [Camera]  t [AF/MF Select]  t [DMF].
2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically.
3 Keep the shutter button halfway down, rotate the focusing ring of the lens 
to achieve a sharper focus.
 [Autofocus Mode] is fixed to [Single-shot AF].
DMF (Direct Manual Focus)
Notes
zUsing an E PZ 16 – 50 mm F3.5–5.6 OSS lens
When an E PZ 16 – 50 mm F3.5–5.6 OSS lens is attached, functions assigned to the 
Zooming/Focusing ring change according to the [AF/MF Select] settings.
AF/MF SelectFunction assigned to the Zooming/Focusing ring
 (Autofocus)Zoom
 (DMF (Direct 
manual focus))Before pressing the shutter button halfway down: Zoom
While pressing the shutter button halfway down: Focus
 (Manual Focus)Focus