Sony Nex 6 User Manual

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Preparing the camera
Attaching/removing the lens
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...

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xRemoving the lens
 If dust or debris gets inside the camera while you are changing the lens and 
adheres to the surface of the image sensor (the part that converts the light source to 
a digital signal), it may appear as dark spots on the image, depending on the 
shooting environment. The camera vibrates slightly when it is turned off, due to 
the anti-dust function, to prevent dust from adhering to the image sensor. 
However, attach or remove the lens quickly somewhere away...

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Preparing the camera
Inserting a memory card (sold separately)
1Open the cover.
2Insert a memory card. Insert the memory card until it 
clicks as illustrated.
Check on the direction of 
the notched corner.
3Close the cover. 

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Preparing the camera
xMemory cards that you can use
You can use following types of memory cards with this camera. However, 
proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all types of the memory cards.
You cannot use MultiMediaCard.
 Images recorded on an SDXC memory card cannot be imported to or played on 
computers or AV devices that are not compatible with exFAT. Make sure that the 
device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it to the camera. If you 
connect your camera to an incompatible...

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Preparing the camera
Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter 
adjustment)
Adjust the viewfinder so that you can see the screen displays clearly.
Attaching/removing the eyepiece cup
It is recommended that you attach the eyepiece cup when you intend to use the 
viewfinder.
 Remove the eyepiece cup when you attach an accessory (sold separately) to the 
Multi Interface Shoe.
1Turn the diopter-adjustment
dial.
1Align the top of the eyepiece 
cup with the viewfinder, and 
snap it onto the bottom of the...

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Preparing the camera
Setting the date and time
When you turn on the camera for the first time, the screen to set date and time 
appears.
1Set the power switch to ON to 
turn on the camera.
The screen to set date and time 
appears.
 To turn off the camera, set the 
power switch to OFF.
2Press the center of the control 
wheel.
3Select your area by pressing 
the right or left of the control 
wheel and press the center. 

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Preparing the camera
 You cannot superimpose the date on images on this camera. Using “PlayMemories 
Home” stored on the CD-ROM (supplied), you can save or print images with date. 
Refer to “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” for more details (page 67).
xResetting the date and time/Checking the current 
clock setting
Select MENU t [Setup] t [Date/Time Setup] (page 60).
xMaintaining the date and time setting
This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and 
time and other...

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Mastering the basic operation
Mastering the basic operation
Shooting still images
In the   (Intelligent Auto) mode, the camera analyzes the subject, and 
allows you to shoot with appropriate settings.
1Set the mode dial to   
(Intelligent Auto).
2Point the camera to the 
subject.
When the camera recognizes the 
scene, the Scene Recognition icon 
and guide appear on the LCD screen: 
(Night Scene),  (Tripod Night 
Scene), (Night Portrait), 
(Backlight), (Backlight 
Portrait), (Portrait),...

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Mastering the basic operation
Recording movies
4Press the shutter button 
halfway down to focus.
When the focus is confirmed, beeps 
sound and z lights up.
Focus indicator
5Press the shutter button fully down.When the camera detects and shoots a face with [Auto Port. Framing] set 
to [Auto], the captured image is automatically trimmed into a suitable 
composition. Both the original and the trimmed images are saved.
1Point the camera to the subject.
2Press the MOVIE button to 
start recording....

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Mastering the basic operation
 The sound of the camera and the lens in operation might be recorded while 
recording a movie. You can disable the sound recording by selecting MENU t 
[Setup] t [Movie Audio Rec] t [Off] (page 60).
 The continuous recording time of a movie depends on the ambient temperature or 
the condition of the camera.
 When you are recording continuously for a long time, you may feel that the 
camera is warm. This is normal. Also, “Internal temp. high. Allow it to cool.” may...