4-437-011-11(1) NEX-6 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Preparing the camera Mastering the basic operation Instruction Manual E-mount Using the recording functions Using the playback functions Checking the functions available Importing images to the computer Adding functions to the camera Connecting the camera to a network Others Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
English Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. NEX-6 Serial No. ______________________________ Model No. AC-UB10/AC-UB10B/AC-UB10C/AC-UB10D Serial No. ______________________________ WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
CAUTION [ Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Observe the following cautions. • Do not disassemble. • Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering, dropping or stepping on it. • Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals. • Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun.
For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada [ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. [ Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NEX-6 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
For Customers in Canada This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada.
[ Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
Caution if using the camera in Italy Use of the RLAN network is governed: - with respect to private use, by the Legislative Decree of 1.8.2003, no. 259 (“Code of Electronic Communications”). In particular Article 104 indicates when the prior obtainment of a general authorization is required and Art. 105 indicates when free use is permitted; - with respect to the supply to the public of the RLAN access to telecom networks and services, by the Ministerial Decree 28.5.2003, as amended, and Art.
Table of contents Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items ............................................11 Identifying parts ................................................................12 Charging the battery pack ................................................16 Attaching/removing the lens .............................................21 Inserting a memory card (sold separately) .......................23 Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter adjustment) ..................
Viewing images on a TV ................................................... 53 Checking the functions available Menu list ........................................................................... 54 Functions available for each shooting mode ................... 63 Flash modes available...................................................... 64 Importing images to the computer Installing the software....................................................... 65 What you can do with the supplied software .......
Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items First check the model name of your camera (page 10). The accessories supplied differ depending on the model. The number in parentheses indicates the quantity. x Comes with all models • Eyepiece cup (1) • Camera (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (not supplied in the U.S.A. and Canada) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50 (1) Preparing the camera * Multiple power cords may be supplied with your camera.
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details on operation for the parts. D E F G Preparing the camera When the lens is removed H I J K L M N 1) For details on compatible accessories of the Multi Interface Shoe, visit the Sony web site in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Accessories for the Accessory Shoe can also be used. Operations with other manufactures’ accessories are not guaranteed.
Preparing the camera K (Playback) button (30) L Mode dial (43) M Control dial (34) N MOVIE button (29) O AEL button (50) P Soft key A (34) Q Control wheel (33) R Soft key C (34) S Soft key B (34) T Diopter-adjustment dial (25) A Image sensor position mark B Viewfinder (25) C Eyepiece cup (25) • Not attached to the camera at the factory.
F Tripod socket hole • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods using screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. G Speaker Preparing the camera x Lens See page 96 on the specifications of the lenses. A Battery/memory card cover (16, 23) B Access lamp (24) C Memory card insertion slot (23) D Battery compartment (16) E Connection plate cover E PZ 16 – 50 mm F3.5-5.
E55 – 210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (supplied with NEX-6Y) Preparing the camera A B C D E F 1) Focusing ring Zooming ring Focal-length scale Focal-length index Lens contacts1) Mounting index Do not touch this part directly.
Charging the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP-FW50 “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (supplied). The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack can be charged even when it has not been fully depleted. The battery pack can also be used when it has not been fully charged. The charged battery pack is discharged little by little, even when you do not use it. To avoid missing an opportunity to shoot, charge the battery pack again before you shoot.
Close the cover. 5 Connect the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied), using the micro USB cable (supplied). Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket). Power cord (Mains lead) The charge lamp lights orange, and charging starts. • Set the power switch to OFF while charging the battery. If the power switch is set to ON, the camera cannot charge the battery. • When the charge lamp flashes, remove and re-insert the battery pack.
Notes Preparing the camera • If the charge lamp on the camera flashes when the AC Adaptor is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket), this indicates that charging is temporarily stopped because the temperature is outside the recommended range. When the temperature gets back within the appropriate range, the charging resumes. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 ºF and 86 ºF).
x Charging by connecting to a computer The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a micro USB cable. Preparing the camera Notes • Note the following points when charging via a computer: – If the camera is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the laptop battery level decreases. Do not leave the camera connected to a computer for an extended period of time.
x Checking the remaining battery level Check the level with the following indicators and percent figures displayed on the LCD screen. “Battery exhausted.” Battery level High You cannot Low shoot any more image. Preparing the camera Notes • The displayed battery power level may not be correct under certain circumstances.
Attaching/removing the lens Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before you attach or remove the lens. 1 If the cap or the packaging lid is attached, remove it from the camera or the lens. 2 Preparing the camera • Quickly change the lens somewhere away from dusty locations so as to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camera. Mount the lens by aligning the white index marks on the lens and the camera. • Hold the camera’s face downward to prevent the dust from entering into the camera.
x Removing the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. Preparing the camera Lens release button Notes • 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.
Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Open the cover. 2 Insert a memory card. Preparing the camera 1 • Insert the memory card until it clicks as illustrated. Check on the direction of the notched corner. 3 Close the cover.
x Memory 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. Usable memory card Still image “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media Movie Term in this manual (Mark2) “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media SD memory card (Class 4 or more) SD card SDHC memory card (Class 4 or more) SDXC memory card (Class 4 or more) Preparing the camera “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media You cannot use MultiMediaCard.
Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter adjustment) Adjust the viewfinder so that you can see the screen displays clearly. 1 Turn the diopter-adjustment dial. Preparing the camera Attaching/removing the eyepiece cup It is recommended that you attach the eyepiece cup when you intend to use the viewfinder. 1 Align the top of the eyepiece cup with the viewfinder, and snap it onto the bottom of the viewfinder. • To remove the eyepiece cup, push on the sides and pull the eyepiece cup off the viewfinder.
Setting the date and time When you turn on the camera for the first time, the screen to set date and time appears. 1 Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera. Preparing the camera The screen to set date and time appears. • To turn off the camera, set the power switch to OFF. GB 26 2 Press the center of the control wheel. 3 Select your area by pressing the right or left of the control wheel and press the center.
4 Press the left or right of the control wheel to select each item, and press the top or bottom, or turn it to select the numeric value. 5 Preparing the camera Daylight Svg.: Turns on or off the daytime saving time setting. Date Format: Selects the format to display date. • Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM. Repeat step 4 to set other items, and then press the center of the control wheel. Notes • You cannot superimpose the date on images on this camera.
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. Mastering the basic operation 1 Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto). 2 Point the camera to the subject.
4 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. When the focus is confirmed, beeps sound and z lights up. Mastering the basic operation Focus indicator 5 Press 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. Recording movies 1 Point the camera to the subject. 2 Press the MOVIE button to start recording.
Notes • 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 appear.
x Playing back movies 1 Select MENU t [Playback] t [Still/Movie Select] t [Folder View(MP4)] or [AVCHD View]. • To return to still image playback, select [Folder View(Still)]. Mastering the basic operation 2 Turn the control wheel to select the desired movie, and press the center. During movie playback Control wheel operation Pause/resume Press the center. Fast-forward Press the right, or turn the control wheel clockwise. Fast-rewind Press the left, or turn the control wheel counterclockwise.
Deleting images You can delete the image that is currently displayed. Mastering the basic operation 1 Press 2 Press the center of the control wheel. • Select (Delete). to quit the operation. z Deleting several images Select MENU t [Playback] t [Delete] to select and delete several images at the same time.
Operating the camera The control wheel, control dial and soft keys allow you to use various functions of the camera. x Control wheel Mastering the basic operation When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Exposure Comp.), (Drive Mode) and (ISO) functions are assigned to the control wheel. When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and (Image Index) functions are assigned to the control wheel.
x Control dial You can set the aperture value and shutter speed, etc. by turning the control dial. The setting value assigned to the control dial changes for each shooting mode. Control dial Mastering the basic operation Aperture value and shutter speed, etc. x Soft keys The soft keys have different roles, depending on the context. The assigned role (function) of each soft key is shown on the screen. To use the function shown at the upper right corner of the screen, press soft key A.
Using the guide function of the camera The camera provides various “Help Guides” which explain the functions, and “Shooting tips” which introduce tips for better shooting. Use these guides to make better use of the camera. x Help Guides The camera displays the Help Guides to explain the selected function, when you change the setting, etc. You can hide the Help Guides by selecting MENU t [Setup] t [Help Guide Display] t [Off].
Using the recording functions Zooming With the [Zoom] feature of the camera, you can increase the magnification to a scale greater than that of the optical zoom scale of the lens. When using a lens with a power zoom, use the optical zoom of the lens and then the camera shifts automatically to the [Zoom] feature of the camera. When using a lens that is not equipped with a power zoom, follow the instruction below after magnifying using the optical zoom. 1 Select MENU t [Camera] t [Zoom] t desired value.
Setting the function using [Photo Creativity] You can operate the camera intuitively using [Photo Creativity], since the [Photo Creativity] screen is designed for more intuitive operations than a normal screen. You can shoot a subject with easy operations and obtain creative photos easily. Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto) or (Superior Auto). 2 Press the bottom of the control wheel. Using the recording functions 1 The [Photo Creativity] screen appears.
Notes • [Photo Creativity] is only available when an E-mount lens is mounted. • [Photo Creativity] is only available when [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto] is selected. x Defocusing the background easily (Background Defocus Control) 1 Select 2 Defocus the background by turning the control wheel. (Bkground Defocus) (page 37). : You can focus on both the subject and the background. : You can defocus the background. • Select AUTO to restore the original status.
x Picture Effect 1 Select 2 Select the desired effect by turning the control wheel. (Picture Effect) (page 37). Using the recording functions (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.
Adjusting the brightness of still images (Exposure compensation) You can adjust the exposure in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –3.0 EV to +3.0 EV. 1 Press (Exposure Comp.) on the control wheel. 2 Turn the control wheel or the control dial to select the desired value, and press the center. • When the image is too bright, set [Exposure Comp.] toward –. • When the image is too dark, set [Exposure Comp.] toward +. Using the self-timer GB 40 1 Press (Drive Mode) on the control wheel.
3 Press OPTION, and then turn the control wheel to select the desired mode and press the center. (Self-timer: 10 Sec): Sets the 10-second delay self-timer. Use this when you want to include yourself in the picture. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and beeps until the shutter operates. (Self-timer: 2 Sec): Sets the 2-second delay self-timer. You can prevent blur caused by camera-shake that occurs when the shutter button is pressed.
Changing the screen display (DISP) GB 42 1 Press DISP (Display Contents) on the control wheel. 2 Press DISP repeatedly to select the desired mode. During shooting 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.
Shooting with various shooting modes 1 Select the shooting mode by turning the mode dial. Using the recording functions (Intelligent Auto): The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings. SCN (Scene Selection): Shoots with preset settings according to the subject or condition. (Sweep Panorama): Shoots with panoramic size. M (Manual Exposure): Adjusts the aperture and shutter speed. S (Shutter Priority): Adjusts the shutter speed to express the movement of the subject.
x Scene Selection 1 Select SCN (Scene Selection) (page 43). 2 Turn the control wheel to select the desired mode, and press the center. • You can select another Scene Selection mode by turning the control dial. (Portrait): Blurs away backgrounds and sharpens the subject. Accentuate skin tones softly. (Landscape): Shoots the entire range of scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors. (Macro): Shoots close-ups of the subjects such as flowers, insects, food, or small items.
x Sweep Panorama While you pan the camera, the camera shoots several images and composes them into one panoramic image. 1 Set the shooting mode to (page 43). 2 Select the shooting direction by turning the control dial. 3 Point the camera at the subject for which you want to set the brightness and focus, and then press the shutter button halfway down. (Sweep Panorama) Using the recording functions This part will not be taken.
z Playing 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. • Panoramic images shot with other cameras may not be displayed or scrolled correctly. This indicator shows the displayed area of the whole panoramic image.
x Aperture Priority You can adjust the range in focus, or defocuses the background. 1 Select A (Aperture Priority) (page 43). 2 Turn the control dial to select the desired value. • You can record a movie with a value adjusted with [Aperture Priority]. x Program Auto/Superior Auto In [Superior Auto] mode, the camera shoots with higher quality than [Intelligent Auto] mode and perform composite shooting as necessary.
Selecting the flash mode 1 When you want to fire the flash, press the (flash popup) button to pop up the flash. • When you do not intend to use the flash, push it back in place with your finger. (flash pop-up) button 2 Select MENU t [Camera] t [Flash Mode]. 3 Turn the control wheel to select the desired mode, and press the center. (Flash Off): Does not fire even if the flash is raised. (Autoflash): Fires in dark environments or when shooting towards bright light.
The flash range The range of the flash depends on the ISO sensitivity and aperture value. F2.8 F3.5 F5.6 ISO100 1 m – 2.1 m (3.3 feet – 6.9 feet) 1 m – 1.7 m (3.3 feet – 5.6 feet) 1 m – 1.1 m (3.3 feet – 3.6 feet) ISO3200 5.6 m – 12 m (18 feet – 39 feet) 4.5 m – 9.7 m (15 feet – 32 feet) 2.8 m – 6 m (9.2 feet – 20 feet) Setting using the Fn (Function) button 1 Press the Fn (Function) button.
Fixing the exposure using the AEL button 1 Focus on the spot for which you want to set the exposure. 2 Press the AEL button. 3 The exposure value is fixed and the (AE lock) lights up. AEL button Holding the AEL button down, focus on your subject and shoot. z How to keep the AE locked after you have released the AEL button Select MENU t [Setup] t [Custom Key Settings] t [Func. of AEL button] t [AEL toggle].
Selecting the image size/record setting The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take an image. The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded. In the case of movies, the larger the bit-rate, the higher the image quality. 1 Select MENU t [Image Size] t [Image Size]. For movie recording, select MENU t [Image Size] t [Record Setting].
Using the playback functions Displaying the image list 1 Press the (Playback) button to enter playback mode. (Playback) button 2 Press (Image Index) on the control wheel. Six images are displayed at a time. 3 Turn the control wheel to select an image. • To return to the single-image screen, select the desired image, and press the center.
Viewing images on a TV To view images on the camera using a TV, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI connector are required. 1 Connect the camera to the TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately). To the HDMI connector HDMI cable To the HDMI terminal Using the playback functions Notes • Use an HDMI mini connector on one end (for the camera), and a plug suitable for connecting your TV on the other end.
Checking the functions available Menu list When you press MENU, the menu items [Camera], [Image Size], [Brightness/ Color], [Playback], [Application]* and [Setup] appear on the screen. You can set various functions in each item. Items that cannot be set in the context are displayed in gray. * The application downloading function may not be available in some countries/ regions. x Camera Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash.
Registers or changes the person to be given priority in the focus. (New Registration/Order Exchanging/Delete/Delete All) Smile Shutter Each time the camera detects a smile, the camera releases the shutter automatically. (Off/On) Auto Port. Framing Analyzes the scene when capturing a face and saves another image with a more impressive composition. (Off/Auto) Soft Skin Effect Shoots the skin smoothly in the Face Detection function. (On/Off) Shooting Tip List Allows you to access all shooting tips.
Panorama Image Size Selects the image size. (Standard/Wide) Panorama Direction Selects the direction to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. (Right/Left/Up/Down) Movie File Format Selects AVCHD or MP4. Record Setting Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality of movies.
Picture Effect Shoots with the desired effects to express a unique atmosphere. (Off/Toy Camera/Pop Color/Posterization/Retro Photo/Soft High-key/Partial Color/High Contrast Mono./Soft Focus/HDR Painting/Rich-tone Mono./ Miniature) Creative Style Selects the image processing method. (Standard/Vivid/Portrait/Landscape/Sunset/Black & White) x Playback Allows you to set playback functions. Deletes images. (Multiple Img.
Display Contents Switches the information to be displayed on the playback screen. (Display Info./Histogram/No Disp. Info.) x Application You can add the desired functions to your camera by connecting to the application downloading website “PlayMemories Camera Apps” via the Internet. x Setup Allows you to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Shooting Settings GB 58 AEL w/ shutter Sets whether or not to fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down.
Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color. (High/Mid/Low/Off) Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function. (White/Red/Yellow) Clear Image Zoom Zooms an image with higher quality than Digital Zoom. (On/Off) Digital Zoom Zooms an image with higher magnification than Clear Image Zoom. This feature can be also available in movie recording. (On/Off) S. Auto Image Extract. Sets whether or not to save all the images that were shot continuously in Superior Auto mode.
Lens Comp.: Shading Compensates for the shaded corners of the screen. (Auto/Off) Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber. Reduces the color deviation at the corners of the screen. (Auto/Off) Lens Comp.: Distortion Compensates for distortion on the screen. (Auto/Off) Face Priority Tracking Sets whether to preferentially-track a certain face or not when the camera detects that face during object tracking.
Turns the Help Guide on or off. (On/Off) Power Save Sets the level of the power saving feature. (Max/Standard) Power Saving Start Time Sets the time to turn the camera to the power save mode. (30 Min/5 Min/1 Min/20 Sec/10 Sec) LCD Brightness Sets the brightness of the LCD screen. (Manual/Sunny Weather) Viewfinder Bright. Sets the brightness of an Electronic Viewfinder. (Auto/Manual) Display Color Selects the color of the LCD screen.
Folder Name Selects the folder name format in which the still image is stored. (Standard Form/Date Form) 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.
Functions available for each shooting mode The functions you can use depend on the selected shooting mode. In the table below, indicates the function is available, and a – indicates the function is not available. The functions you cannot use are displayed in gray on the screen. Shoot Mode (Intelligent Auto) SCN (Scene Selection) Exposure Comp. Self-timer Cont.
Flash modes available The flash modes you can select depend on the shooting mode and functions selected. In the table below, indicates the function is available, and a – indicates the function is not available. The flash modes you cannot select are displayed in gray on the screen.
Importing images to the computer Installing the software To utilize images recorded with the camera, the following software is provided with CD-ROM (supplied): • “Image Data Converter” You can open RAW format image files. • “PlayMemories Home” (Windows only) You can import still images or movies recorded with the camera to your computer so that you can view them, and use various convenient features to enhance the images you have shot. Notes • Log on as Administrator.
1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears. • If the installation menu does not appear, double-click [Computer] (For Windows XP: [My Computer]) t (PMHOME) t [Install.exe]. • If the AutoPlay screen appears, select “Run Install.exe” and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with the installation. 2 Connect the camera to the computer. 3 Click [Install].
1 Turn on your Mac computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double-click the CD-ROM icon. 3 Copy the [IDC_INST.pkg] file in the [MAC] folder to the hard disk icon. 4 Double-click the [IDC_INST.pkg] file in the destination folder. • Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
Notes • “PlayMemories Home” is not compatible with Mac computers. When you play back images on Mac computers, use the appropriate application software supplied with the Mac computer. • Movies recorded with the [60p 28M(PS)/50p 28M(PS)]/[60i 24M(FX)/50i 24M(FX)]/[24p 24M(FX)/25p 24M(FX)] setting in [Record Setting] are converted by “PlayMemories Home” in order to create an AVCHD recording disc. This conversion can take a long time. Also, you cannot create a disc in the original image quality.
Adding functions to the camera Adding functions to the camera You can add the desired functions to your camera by connecting to the application downloading website (PlayMemories Camera Apps) via the Internet. For example, the following functions are available: • You can control the camera using a Smartphone. • You can use various effects for shooting images. • You can upload images to network services directly from the camera. Some applications may be fee-based.
x Downloading the application 1 Access the application downloading website. 2 Select the desired application To the USB terminal and download the application to the camera following the instructions on the screen. http://www.sony.net/pmca • Use Internet Explorer 8 or 9 for Windows, and Safari 5 for Mac. • Connect the computer and the camera using the micro USB Cable (supplied), following the instructions on the screen.
Connecting the camera to a network Transferring images to a Smartphone You can transfer still images to a Smartphone and view them. Download the application “PlayMemories Mobile” to your Smartphone from the application store. 1 Press (View on Smartphone) and select the desired mode. 2 Connecting the camera to a network • 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 to the Smartphone.
Notes • Some images may not be displayed on the Smartphone, depending on the recording format. • 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.
x Access Point Settings 1 Select MENU t [Setup] t [Access Point Settings]. 2 Select the access point you want to register. If the desired access point is displayed on the screen: Connecting the camera to a network Select the access point. If the desired access point is not displayed on the screen: Select [Manual Setting] and set the access point following the instructions on the screen. • For details, refer to “α Handbook.” Notes • When aboard an airplane, turn off the camera.
Viewing images on a TV You can transfer images on the camera to a network-compatible TV without connecting them using a cable. The transferred images can be played back on the TV. 1 Select MENU t [Playback] t [View on TV]. 2 Select the device to be connected to the camera. 3 Press the center of the control wheel to play back images as a slideshow. • Press the right/left side of the control wheel to move to the next/ previous image.
Others Checking the number of recordable images Once you insert a memory card into the camera and set the power switch to ON, the number of images that can be recorded (should you continue to shoot using the current settings) is displayed on the LCD screen. Notes • When “0” (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, the memory card is full. Replace the memory card with another one, or delete images in the current memory card (page 32).
Movies The following table shows the approximate recording times available. These are the total times for all movie files.
• The maximum size of a movie file is about 2 GB. When the file size is about 2 GB, the movie recording stops automatically when [File Format] is set to [MP4], and a new movie file is created automatically when [File Format] is set to [AVCHD]. • The maximum continuous recording time is approximately 29 minutes.
List of icons on the LCD screen Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the control wheel. Shooting standby A Display Indication Shoot Mode PASM Scene Selection Graphic display Scene Recognition icon Movie recording Memory card/ Upload 100 Number of recordable still images 123Min Recordable time of movies Playback Aspect ratio of still images 16M 14M 8.4M 7.1M 4M 3.
Display Indication RAW RAW+J FINE STD Image quality of still images 60i/50i Recording mode of movies 60i/50i Display Indication Smart Zoom Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom 60p/50p View mode 24p/25p 24p/25p 101-0012 100% Playback folder – File number Protect Remaining battery Print order Flash charge in progress Wi-Fi wave being emitted AF illuminator Live view Does not record sound during movie recording Wind noise reduction is activated SteadyShot/ SteadyShot warning B Display Indication S
Display Indication Display Indication Smile detection sensitivity indicator Focus mode Focus area mode Face Detection White Balance AWB D Display Indication Level 7500K A7 G7 Phase Detection AF ranging points Soft Skin Effect DRO/Auto HDR Auto Port. Framing Creative Style Smile Shutter z Focus status 1/125 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value ±0.0 Metered manual ±0.
Display Indication 12/12 Image number/ Number of images in the view mode Appears when HDR did not work on the image. Appears when [Picture Effect] did not work on the image.
Learning more about the camera (α Handbook) “α Handbook,” which explains how to use the camera in detail, is included on the CD-ROM (supplied). Refer to “α Handbook” for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. x For Windows users 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Click [Handbook]. 3 Click [Install]. 4 Start “α Handbook” from the shortcut on the desktop.
Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 83 to 87. Also refer to “α Handbook” (PDF). 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, reinsert the battery pack, and then turn on the power. 3 Reset the settings (page 61). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed.
The power turns off suddenly. • When the camera or battery pack is too warm, the camera displays a warning message and turns off automatically to protect the camera. • If you do not operate the camera for given period of time, the camera turns to power saving mode. To cancel the power save, operate the camera by means such as pressing the shutter button halfway down. The charge lamp on the camera flashes when charging the battery pack. • You can only use an NP-FW50 battery pack.
Shooting images Nothing is displayed on the LCD screen when the power is turned on. • If you do not operate the camera for given period of time, the camera turns to power saving mode. To cancel the power save, operate the camera, such as pressing the shutter button halfway down. The shutter does not release. • You are using a memory card with a write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position. • Check the free capacity of the memory card.
The flash takes too long to recharge. • The flash has been fired in succession in a short period. When the flash has been fired in succession, the recharging process may take longer than usual to avoid overheating of the flash. The image taken with the flash is too dark. • If the subject is beyond the flash range (the distance that the flash can reach), the pictures will be dark because the flash light does not reach the subject. If the ISO is changed, the flash range also changes with it (page 49).
The image is blurred. • The picture was taken in a dark location without the flash, resulting in camera-shake. The use of a tripod or the flash is recommended (page 48). [Hand-held Twilight] and [Anti Motion Blur] in [Scene Selection] (page 44) are also effective in reducing blur. The exposure value is flashing on the LCD screen or the viewfinder. • The subject is too bright or too dark for the metering range of the camera. Viewing images Images cannot be played back.
Precautions On the functions available with the camera • Your camera is 1080 60icompatible or 1080 50icompatible. To check whether the camera is 1080 60i-compatible or 1080 50i-compatible, check for the following marks on the bottom of the camera. 1080 60i-compatible camera: 60i 1080 50i-compatible camera: 50i • Your camera is compatible with 1080 60p/50p movies. Unlike existing standard recording modes, which record in an interlacing method, this camera records using a progressive method.
On using the lenses and accessories It is recommended that you use Sony lenses/accessories designed to suit the characteristics of this camera. Using the products of other manufacturers may cause the camera not to operate to its capability, or result in accidents and malfunctions of the camera. On the Multi Interface Shoe • Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before you attach or remove an accessory, such as the flash, to the Multi Interface Shoe.
If moisture condensation occurs Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images. On the internal rechargeable battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off, or the battery is installed or not.
• Keep the camera, supplied accessories, etc., out of the reach of children. A memory card, etc., may be swallowed. If such problem occurs, consult a doctor immediately. Importing AVCHD movies to a computer When importing AVCHD movies to a computer, for Windows, use the software “PlayMemories Home” in the CD-ROM (supplied). On RAW images To view RAW images recorded with the camera, “Image Data Converter” on the CD-ROM (supplied) is required.
• This camera also uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile for MP4 format recording. For this reason, movies recorded in MP4 format with this camera cannot be played on devices other than those that support MPEG-4 AVC/H.264. • Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality can be played back only on AVCHD format-compatible devices. DVDbased players or recorders cannot play back HD image quality discs, as they are incompatible with the AVCHD format.
Specifications Camera [Shutter] [System] Type: Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type Speed range: Still images: 1/4 000 second to 30 seconds, BULB Movies: 1/4 000 second to 1/4 second (1/3 EV step), 1080 60i-compatible device up to 1/60 second in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 second in [Auto Slow Shutter] mode) 1080 50i-compatible device up to 1/50 second in AUTO mode (up to 1/25 second in [Auto Slow Shutter] mode) Flash sync speed: 1/160 second Camera type: Interchangeable lens digital
[Power] Used battery pack: Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50 [Power consumption] When using an E PZ 16-50 mm F3.55.6 OSS lens* When using the viewfinder: Approx. 3.3 W When using an LCD screen: Approx. 2.5 W * supplied with NEX-6L/6Y [Others] Exif Print: Compatible PRINT Image Matching III: Compatible DPOF: Compatible Dimensions (CIPA compliant): Approx. 119.9 mm × 66.9 mm × 42.6 mm (4 3/4 inches × 2 3/4 inches × 1 1/16 inches) (W/H/D) Mass (CIPA compliant): Approx. 345 g (12.
AC Adaptor AC-UB10/ UB10B/UB10C/UB10D Power requirements: AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz, 70 mA Output voltage: DC 5 V, 0.5 A Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature: –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F) Dimensions: Approx. 50 mm × 22 mm × 54 mm (2 inches × 7/8 inches × 2 1/4 inches) (W/H/D) Mass: For the USA and Canada: Approx. 48 g (1.7 oz) For countries or regions other than the USA and Canada: Approx. 43 g (1.
Lens Lens E16 – 50 mm zoom lens1) E55 – 210 mm zoom lens Camera NEX-6L/6Y Equivalent 35 mm-format focal length2) (mm) Lens groups– elements Angle of view2) NEX-6Y 24 – 75 82.5 – 315 8–9 9–13 83° – 32° 28.2° – 7.8° Minimum focus3) (m (feet)) 0.25 – 0.3 (0.82 – 1) 1.0 (3.28) Maximum magnification (×) 0.215 0.225 Minimum f-stop f/22 – f/36 f/22 – f/32 Filter diameter (mm) 40.5 49 64.7 × 29.9 (2 5/8 × 1 3/16) 63.8 × 108 (2 5/8 × 4 3/8) Mass (Approx. g (oz.)) 116 (4.1) 345 (12.
On focal length The picture angle of this camera is narrower than that of a 35 mm-format camera. You can find the approximate equivalent of the focal length of a 35 mm-format camera, and shoot with the same picture angle, by increasing the focal length of your lens by half. For example, by using a 50 mm lens, you can get the approximate equivalent of a 75 mm lens of a 35 mm-format camera.
• In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. However, the ™ or ® marks are not used in all cases in this manual. • Add further enjoyment with your PlayStation 3 by downloading the application for PlayStation 3 from PlayStation Store (where available). • The application for PlayStation 3 requires PlayStation Network account and application download.
Index A Access Point Settings................... 73 AEL button .................................. 50 AEL w/ shutter............................. 58 AF Illuminator ............................. 58 AF Micro Adj. ............................. 60 AF/MF Select............................... 54 Anti Motion Blur ......................... 44 Aperture Priority .......................... 47 Application .................................. 58 Area Setting ................................. 60 Aspect Ratio................
H Handbook..................................... 82 Hand-held Twilight...................... 44 HDMI Resolution ........................ 61 Help Guide Display ..................... 61 Help Guides ................................. 35 High ISO NR ............................... 59 I Icons............................................. 78 Image Data Converter.................. 68 Image Index ........................... 52, 57 Image Size ....................... 51, 55, 56 Initialize ..............................
S V S. Auto Image Extract.................. 59 Scene Selection ............................ 44 Scroll playback ............................ 46 Select Shoot. Folder..................... 62 Self-timer ..................................... 40 Self-timer(Cont)........................... 41 Send to Computer ........................ 73 Setting the clock .......................... 27 Setup ............................................ 58 Shoot Mode.................................. 43 Shooting (movies)...........
GB 102
Others 103 GB
