Page 1 4-472-074-11(1) About the NEX-5T Index (NEX-5T) Interchangeable Table of contents Lens Digital Camera Sample photo Menu Handbook Index © 2013 Sony Corporation NEX-6/NEX-5R/NEX-5T...
Page 2: About Nfc
This section, “About the NEX-5T,” describes the added functions of the NEX-5T, the procedure for using them, and the differences between the NEX-5R and the NEX-5T. For shared functions among the NEX-5R and the NEX-5T, refer to sections other than “About the NEX-5T.”...
Page 3 Renamed functions on the NEX-5T On the NEX-5T, the following functions have been renamed from the NEX-5R, but the features are the same. To search for these functions in this handbook, use the NEX-5R function names. NEX-5R function name NEX-5T function name...
Page 4 3 Touch the Smartphone to the camera, aligning both N marks. The camera and the Smartphone are connected, and “PlayMemories Mobile” automatically launches on the Smartphone, and then the displayed image is sent to the Smartphone. • The NFC function is available only when the (N mark) is displayed on the camera.
Page 5 If “PlayMemories Mobile” is already installed on your Smartphone, be sure to update it to the latest version. For details on “PlayMemories Mobile,” refer to the support page (http://www.sony.net/ pmm/). Connecting the camera and a Smartphone using One-touch connection 1 MENU t [Playback] t [Send to Smartphone] t desired mode.
Page 6 • The NFC function is available only when the (N mark) is displayed on the camera. • Touch the Smartphone to the camera for more than two seconds until “PlayMemories Mobile” launches. • If you cannot find an N mark on the Smartphone, confirm the touch-point by referring to the instruction manual of the Smartphone.
Page 7 The Smartphone is connected to the camera. Connecting an iPhone to the camera 1 Select the model name of this camera (DIRECT-xxxx:NEX-5T) on the Wi-Fi setting screen of your Smartphone. 2 Input the password that is displayed on the camera.
Page 8 Notes • When [Airplane Mode] is set to [On], you cannot connect the camera and the Smartphone. Set [Airplane Mode] to [Off]. • RAW images are converted to JPEG format when they are sent. • You cannot send AVCHD format movies.
Page 9: Smart Remote Embedded
If “PlayMemories Mobile” is already installed on your Smartphone, be sure to update it to the latest version. For details on “PlayMemories Mobile,” refer to the support page (http://www.sony.net/ pmm/). To send images to an iPhone, or to an Android Smartphone without the NFC function, refer to “Launching [Smart Remote Embedded] without using One-touch remote.”...
Page 10 Launching [Smart Remote Embedded] without using One-touch remote 1 MENU t [Application] t [Smart Remote Embedded]. 2 When the camera is ready for the connection, an information screen appears on the camera. Connect the Smartphone and the camera using that information. [For Android] [For iPhone] Operating the camera using [Smart Remote...
Page 11: Airplane Mode
One-touch(NFC) You can call up a desired application from the application menu of the camera by touching an NFC-enabled Android Smartphone to the camera. If the application you call up has a feature that works with the Smartphone, the camera and the Smartphone will be connected via Wi-Fi.
Page 12: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Wi-Fi/NFC Cannot find the wireless access point to be connected. • Wireless access points may not be displayed on the camera due to signal conditions. Place the camera closer to the wireless access point. • Wireless access points may not be displayed on the camera depending on the access point settings. Refer to the instruction manual of the wireless access point.
Page 13 Cannot connect the camera to a Smartphone using the One-touch function. • Place the N mark on the Smartphone and the N mark on the camera as close as possible. If there is no response, move the Smartphone a few millimeters or move the Smartphone away from the camera, wait more than 10 seconds, and then touch them together again.
Page 14 Index (NEX-5T) Airplane Mode ............. x NFC ..............i, x Object Tracking ........... ii One-touch remote ..........viii One-touch sharing ..........ii One-touch(NFC) ..........x Reset View on Smartphone ........ii Send to Smartphone (NFC) ......ii, iv Smart Remote Embedded (NFC) ...... viii SSID/PW Reset ............
Page 15: How To Use This Handbook
Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook Click on a button at upper right on the cover and each page to jump to the corresponding page. This is convenient when searching for a function you want to use. Search for information by function.
Page 16: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook ·····································2 Sample photo ························································7 Identifying parts ···················································13 List of icons on the screen···································20 Basic operations Operating the camera··········································23 Menu ···································································29 Shooting images··················································36 Playing back images ···········································39 Deleting images···················································41 Using the Photo Creativity function Photo Creativity ···················································42 Bkground Defocus···············································43...
Page 17 Using functions with the mode dial (NEX-6 only) Intelligent Auto·····················································64 Superior Auto ······················································66 Scene Selection ··················································68 Sweep Panorama················································70 Manual Exposure ················································72 Shutter Priority·····················································74 Aperture Priority ··················································75 Program Auto ······················································76 Using functions with the control wheel DISP (Display Contents) ·····································49 (Exposure Comp.) ··········································52 (Drive Mode)··············································53 (ISO) ·······························································60 ( Image Index) ·················································61...
Page 18 Using functions in the menu Shoot Mode (NEX-5R only) ·································30 Camera································································30 Image Size ··························································31 Brightness/Color··················································31 Playback······························································32 Application···························································32 Setup ···································································32 Connecting with other equipment Viewing images on a TV····································203 Using with your computer··································206 Using the software·············································208 Connecting the camera to the computer ···········211 Creating a movie disc········································213 Printing still images ···········································217 Adding functions to the camera...
Page 19 Others Using the camera abroad ··································232 Memory card ·····················································233 “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ·······························235 Battery charging ················································237 Mount Adaptor···················································238 Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) (NEX-5R only)···································································240 AVCHD format···················································241 Cleaning ····························································242 Index Index··································································243 This manual covers the NEX-6 and NEX-5R. Illustrations and display on the screen are for the NEX-6 unless otherwise noted. The main characteristics of each model are as follows: Model Mode dial...
Page 20: Sample Photo
Sample photo “This is the scene I want to capture in a photo, but how can I do?” You may find the answer by going through the sample photos listed here. Click the desired sample photo. Shooting people (page 8) Shooting macro photos (page 9) Shooting landscapes (page 10) Shooting sunset/night scenes (page 11)
Page 21 Shooting people A person stands out, while backgrounds The same scene with different brightness blurred away (43) (58) A happy smile (91) A person in candle light (69) A person in front of night view (68) A moving person (60) A group photo (56, 57) A person lit from behind (77) A person with soft skin tones (94)
Page 22 Shooting macro photos Defocusing the background (43) Adjusting the color to indoor light (105) Flowers (68) Lowering the amount of flash light (109) Focusing manually (79) Shooting subjects in better brightness (52) Preventing camera-shake for indoor shots Making food look appealing (52) (60) Continued r...
Page 23: Shooting Landscapes
Shooting landscapes The sky in vivid colors (52) Running water (74) Vivid green colors (114) Colored leaves (114) Panoramic photos (70) Scenery with a wide range of brightness Light outdoors shot from a dark interior (110) (110) Defocusing the background (43) Keeping your shot level (136) Continued r...
Page 24: Defocusing The
Shooting sunset/night scenes Holding the camera by hand (68) Shooting the red of the sunset beautifully (68) Fireworks (73) Trail of light (77) Defocusing the background (43) The same scene in different brightness (58) Preventing camera-shake (56) Continued r...
Page 25: A Moving
Shooting fast moving subjects Following a moving subject (83) Expressing vigorous action (74) Shooting the subject approaching the Capturing the best moment (55) camera (79)
Page 26: Identifying Parts
M Image sensor N Lens contacts 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.
Page 27 NEX-6 Image sensor position mark (79) B Viewfinder (NEX-6 only) C Eyepiece cup (NEX-6 only) • Not attached to the camera at the factory. D Eye sensor (NEX-6 only) E Wi-Fi sensor (built-in) F Charge lamp G Micro USB terminal (211) H HDMI terminal (203) I LCD screen (NEX-6 only) / LCD screen/Touch panel (NEX-5R only)
Page 28: Lcd Screen
LCD screen NEX-6: • You can adjust the LCD screen to an easily viewable angle and shoot from any position. • You can adjust the LCD screen upward by about 90 degrees. NEX-5R: • You can adjust the LCD screen to an easily viewable angle and shoot from any position.
Page 29 A Battery/memory card cover NEX-6 B Access lamp C Memory card insertion slot D Battery compartment E Connection plate cover • Use this when using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). Insert the connection plate into the battery compartment, and then pass the cord through the connection plate cover as shown below.
Page 30 Flash HVL-F7S (NEX-5R only) A Screw B Flash C Connector Do not touch this part directly. If it is dirty, wipe it off with a soft clean cloth. Lens E PZ 16 – 50 mm F3.5–5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-6L/6Y/5RL/5RY) A Zooming/Focusing ring B Zooming lever C Mounting index...
Page 31 E18 – 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-5RK) A Hood index B Focusing ring C Zooming ring D Focal-length scale E Focal-length index F Lens contacts G Mounting index Do not touch this part directly. Continued r...
Page 32 E55 – 210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (supplied with NEX-6Y/5RY) A Focusing ring B Zooming ring C Focal-length scale D Focal-length index E Lens contacts F Mounting index Do not touch this part directly.
Page 33: List Of Icons On The Screen
List of icons on the 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 (page 49). Shooting standby Display Indication Shoot Mode P A S M Scene Selection Scene Recognition icon Graphic Display...
Page 34 Display Indication Display Indication Does not record sound Flash Mode/Red Eye during movie recording Reduction Touch operation status is only for NEX-6) (Touch Shutter/Object Flash compensation Tracking/Touch ±0.0 operation off) (NEX-5R Drive Mode only) Wind noise reduction is activated Self-portrait Self-timer SteadyShot/SteadyShot (NEX-5R only) warning...
Page 35 Display Indication Level Phase Detection AF ranging points Focus status 1/125 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value Metered manual ±0.0 Exposure compensation ±0.0 ISO400 ISO sensitivity AE lock Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) 2012-1-1 9:30AM Recorded date/time of the image...
Page 36: Operating The Camera
Basic operations Operating the camera The control wheel, control dial, soft key and touch panel (NEX-5R only) allow you to use various functions of the camera. NEX-6 NEX-5R Control dial Control dial Soft keys Control wheel Soft keys Control wheel Control wheel When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Exposure Comp.),...
Page 37 When you turn or press the top/bottom/right/left parts of the control wheel following the on-screen display, you can select setting items. Your selection is determined when you press the center of the control wheel. The arrow means you can turn the control wheel.
Page 38: Control Dial
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. NEX-6 Control dial Aperture value and shutter speed, etc. NEX-5R Control dial Aperture value and shutter speed, etc.
Page 39: Soft Keys
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. To use the function shown at the lower right corner of the screen, press soft key B.
Page 40 Operations (NEX-5R only) You can select items and make settings in two ways; by one is using the control wheel, or by the other is touching and sliding your finger across the screen (Touch panel). Operation Control wheel Touch panel Selecting an item Turn or press the top/bottom/left/right Touch the desired item.
Page 41: Shooting Mode
Shooting mode Select a shooting mode based on the subject. NEX-6: 1 Turn the mode dial and set to the desired shooting mode. NEX-5R: 1 MENU t Select [Shoot Mode]. Or select MODE. MENU MODE 2 Turn the control wheel and select the desired shooting mode, and then press the center.
Page 42: Menu
Using functions in the menu Menu You can set up the basic settings for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as shooting, playback, or other operations. NEX-6 NEX-5R 1 Select MENU. 2 Select the desired item by pressing the top/bottom/right/left parts of the control wheel, and then press the center.
Page 43: Shoot Mode (Nex-5R Only)
Shoot Mode (NEX-5R only) Allows you to select a shooting mode, such as exposure mode, panoramic, [Scene Selection]. Superior Auto Shoots images with a wider range of shooting functions than those of Intelligent Auto shooting. Recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions automatically, performs Auto HDR, and chooses the best image.
Page 44: Image Size
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.
Page 45: Playback
Playback Allows you to set playback functions. 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.
Page 46 Auto 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.
Page 47 Main 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).
Page 48 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.
Page 49: Shooting Images
Shooting 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. 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.
Page 50 Tips for shooting a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the focus indicator blinks. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting. Focus indicator Focus indicator Status z lit Focus is locked.
Page 51 Notes • You cannot use [Touch Shutter] with the following operations: – Movie recording – [Sweep Panorama] – [Night Scene] in [Scene Selection] Touch operation when shooting a still image (NEX- 5R only) MENU t [Touch MENU t [Touch Shutter] is set to Shutter] is set to [On] [Off]...
Page 52: Playing Back Images
Playing 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.
Page 53: Enlarged Playback
Enlarged playback 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). 1 Display the image you want to enlarge, and then select (Enlarge Image).
Page 54: Deleting Images
Deleting images You can delete the image displayed. 1 While displaying the image you want to delete, select (Delete). 2 Select OK. Select to quit the operation. (Delete) Notes • 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.
Page 55: Photo Creativity
Using the Photo Creativity function Photo Creativity Using [Photo Creativity], you can shoot a subject with easy operations and obtain creative photos easily. 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.
Page 56: Bkground Defocus
Bkground 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).
Page 57: Brightness
Brightness 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.
Page 58: Color
Color 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.
Page 59: Vividness
Vividness 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.
Page 60: Picture Effect
Picture 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.
Page 61 (Soft High-key) Creates an image with the indicated atmosphere: bright, transparent, ethereal, tender, soft. (Partial Color: Creates an image which retains the color Red) red, but converts others to black and white. (Partial Color: Creates an image which retains the color Green) green, but converts others to black and white.
Page 62: Using The Control Wheel
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: 1 During shooting, MENU t [Camera] t [LCD Display (DISP)]/[Finder Display(DISP)].
Page 63 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.
Page 64 During playback Display Info. Shows recording information. Histogram Displays the luminance distribution graphically, in addition to recording information. No Disp. Info. Does not show recording information. What is histogram? The histogram displays the luminance distribution that shows how many pixels of a particular brightness exist in the picture.
Page 65: (Exposure Comp.)
Exposure Comp. You can adjust the exposure in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –3.0 EV to +3.0 EV. (Exposure Comp.) on the control wheel t desired value. Or, MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Exposure Comp.] t desired value. Notes •...
Page 66: (Drive Mode)
Drive Mode You can set the drive mode, such as continuous, self-timer, or bracket shooting. (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t desired mode. Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t desired mode. (Single Shoots 1 still image. Normal shooting mode. Shooting) (Cont.
Page 67: Cont. Shooting
Cont. Shooting Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button. (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Cont. Shooting]. Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Cont. Shooting]. Notes • You cannot use [Cont. Shooting] with the following functions: –...
Page 68: Spd Priority Cont
Spd Priority Cont. The camera continues to shoot as long as the shutter button is pressed. You can continuously shoot at a rate faster than that of [Cont. Shooting] (at a maximum of about 10 images per second). (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Spd Priority Cont.]. Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Spd Priority Cont.].
Page 69 Self-timer (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Self-timer]. Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Self-timer]. 2 OPTION t desired mode. To cancel the timer, press (Drive Mode) and select [Single Shooting]. When using the touch shutter, a beep sounds if the subject that you touch on the screen is in focus, then the countdown begins (NEX-5R only).
Page 70 Self-timer(Cont) Continuously shoots the number of images you have set after 10 seconds. You can choose the best shot from several shots taken. (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Self-timer(Cont)]. Or, MENU t [Camera] t [Drive Mode] t [Self-timer(Cont)]. 2 OPTION t desired mode.
Page 71: Bracket: Cont
Bracket: Cont. Shoots 3 images while automatically shifting the exposure from base, to darker, and then to lighter. Press and hold down the shutter button until the bracket recording is completed. You can select an image that suits your intention, after recording. (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Bracket: Cont.].
Page 72: Remote Cdr
Remote Cdr. You can shoot using the SHUTTER and 2SEC (the shutter is released after two seconds) buttons on the RMT-DSLR1 and RMT-DSLR2 Wireless Remote Commander (sold separately) or using the START/STOP button (Movie button: RMT-DSLR2 only). Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Wireless Remote Commander. (Drive Mode) on the control wheel t [Remote Cdr.].
Page 73: (Iso)
Using functions in the menu Sets the luminous sensitivity. (ISO) on the control wheel t desired setting. Or, MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [ISO] t desired setting. (ISO AUTO) Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. 100/200/400/800/ Sets the sensitivity to light of the imaging sensor. Higher 1600/3200/6400/ sensitivities enable faster shutter speeds and/or smaller apertures 12800/25600...
Page 74: Image Index
Image Index Displays multiple images at the same time. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to the playback mode. 2 Press (Image Index) on the control wheel. 6-image index appears. You can switch to 12-image index; MENU t [Playback] t [Image Index]. 3 To return to the single-image playback, select the desired image and press the center of the control wheel.
Page 75: Colored
Using functions with the Fn button Fn (Function) button Execute settings or functions that are used relatively frequently. 1 Press the Fn (Function) button. 2 Select a desired function by pressing the right/left side of the control wheel. Or touch the desired function to change it (NEX-5R only).
Page 76: Ael Button (Nex-6 Only)
Using functions with the AEL button (NEX-6 only) AEL button (NEX-6 only) 1 Focus on the spot for which you want to set the exposure. 2 Press the AEL button. The exposure value is fixed and the (AE lock) lights button 3 Holding the AEL button down, focus on your subject and shoot.
Page 77: Intelligent Auto
Using functions with the mode dial (NEX-6 only) Intelligent Auto The camera analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings. 1 Set the shooting mode to [Intelligent Auto]. 2 Point the camera to the subject. When the camera recognizes the scene, the icon for recognized scene appears on the screen.
Page 78 Photo Creativity You can access the [Photo Creativity] menu by pressing the bottom part of the control wheel in [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto] mode. Using the [Photo Creativity] menu, you can change the settings with easy operations and achieve creative photography (page 42). Tips for shooting a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the...
Page 79: Superior Auto
Superior Auto The camera automatically recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions, and the appropriate settings are set automatically. The camera shoots images with a wider range of shooting functions than those of Intelligent Auto shooting, such as Auto HDR, and chooses the best image.
Page 80 Photo Creativity You can access the [Photo Creativity] menu by pressing the bottom part of the control wheel in [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto] mode. Using the [Photo Creativity] menu, you can change the settings with easy operations and achieve creative photography (page 42).
Page 81: Scene Selection
Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. 1 Set the shooting mode to [Scene Selection]. 2 Select the desired mode using the control wheel. You can select another Scene Selection mode by turning the control dial. (Portrait) Blurs away backgrounds and sharpens the subject.
Page 82 (Night Scene) Shoots night scenes without losing the dark atmosphere. (Hand-held Shoots night scenes with less noise and blur Twilight) without using a tripod. A burst of shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur, camera-shake, and noise. (Anti Motion Allows you to shoot indoor shots without Blur)
Page 83: Sweep Panorama
Sweep Panorama Allows you to create a panoramic image from composed images. 1 Set the shooting mode to [Sweep Panorama]. 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.
Page 84 • [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.
Page 85: Manual Exposure
Manual Exposure You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. 1 Set the shooting mode to [Manual Exposure]. 2 Turn the control wheel to select shutter speed. Turn the control dial to select aperture.
Page 86 BULB You can shoot trails with long exposure. BULB is suitable for shooting trails of light, such as fireworks. 1 Set the shooting mode to [Manual Exposure]. 2 Turn the control wheel counterclockwise until [BULB] is indicated. [BULB] 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus. 4 Press and hold the shutter button for the duration of the shooting.
Page 87: Running
Shutter 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.
Page 88: Aperture Priority
Aperture 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.
Page 89: Program Auto
Program 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.
Page 90: Flash Mode
Flash 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: 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Flash Mode] t desired mode.
Page 91 Notes • 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.
Page 92: Af/Mf Select
AF/MF Select Selects auto focusing or manual focusing. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [AF/MF Select] t desired mode. (Autofocus) Focuses automatically. (DMF) After focusing automatically, make fine focus adjustment manually (Direct Manual Focus). (Manual Adjusts the focus manually. Turn the focusing ring right or left Focus) to make the subject look clearer.
Page 93 DMF (Direct Manual Focus) 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. Notes •...
Page 94: Autofocus Area
Autofocus Area Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Autofocus Area] t desired mode. (Multi) The camera determines which of the 25 AF areas is used for focusing.
Page 95 Phase Detection AF Area If the Phase Detection AF ranging points are displayed inside the selected auto focus area, the camera focuses using the Phase Detection AF and the contrast AF in combination. You can set the display of the Phase Detection AF ranging points by selecting MENU t [Setup] t [Phase Detection AF Area] (page 131).
Page 96: Autofocus Mode
Autofocus Mode Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Autofocus Mode] t desired mode. (Single-shot The camera focuses and the focus is locked when you press the shutter button halfway down. Use this mode when the subject is motionless.
Page 97 Touch Shutter (NEX-5R only) The camera adjusts the focus and releases the shutter automatically when you simply touch the subject that you want to focus on the screen. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Touch Shutter] t [On]. (On) Uses touch shutter function. (Off) Does not use touch shutter function.
Page 98: Object Tracking
Object Tracking Continuously track a moving subject. NEX-6: 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Object Tracking]. A target frame appears. 2 Align the target frame with the subject to be tracked, and select OK. The camera starts tracking the subject. To cancel the tracking feature, select Target frame 3 Press the shutter button fully down.
Page 99 Tracking the face you want to shoot The camera stops tracking a subject when the subject moves off of the screen. When [Face Detection] is set to [On] and the subject to be tracked is a face, if the face disappears from the screen while the camera is tracking, and then returns to the screen, the camera focuses on that face again.
Page 100 Zoom With the [Zoom] feature of the camera, the camera allows you to use a higher magnification zoom than the optical zoom factor of the zoom lens to magnify the image. The maximum zoom scale that can be set with the [Zoom] feature of the camera depends on the setting of [Image Size] (page 98), [Clear Image Zoom] (page 139), or [Digital Zoom] (page 140).
Page 101 Your purpose Clear Digital Image Zoom scale with optical zoom Image Zoom Size Zoom Zooming images by – trimming them in the About available range (without 1.4× deterioration of image quality). About 2× Giving priority to image About quality when zooming 2×* images.
Page 102: Face Detection
Face Detection Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, exposure, flash settings and perform image processing automatically. You can select the priority face to be focused Face Detection frame (white) When the camera detects more than 1 subject, the camera will judge which is the main subject and set focus by priority.
Page 103: Face Registration
Face Registration If you register faces in advance, the camera can detect the registered face as a priority when [Face Detection] is set to [On (Regist. Faces)]. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Face Registration] t desired mode. New Registration Registers a new face. Order Exchanging Changes the priority of faces previously registered.
Page 104: Smile Shutter
Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Smile Shutter] t [On]. 2 To set the sensitivity to detect a smile, OPTION t desired setting. 3 Wait for a smile to be detected. Face Detection frame (orange) When the smile level exceeds the b point on the...
Page 105 Tips for better capturing of smiles 1 Do not cover the eyes with the bangs. Do not obscure the face by a hat, masks, sunglasses, etc. 2 Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be as level as possible.
Page 106: Auto Port. Framing
Auto Port. Framing When the camera detects and shoots a face, the captured image is automatically trimmed into its optimal composition. Both the original and the trimmed images are saved. The trimmed image is recorded in the same size as the original image size. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Auto Port.
Page 107: Soft Skin Effect
Soft Skin Effect Sets the effect used for shooting the skin smoothly in the [Face Detection] function. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Soft Skin Effect] t [On]. 2 To set the intensity of the Soft Skin Effect, OPTION t desired setting. (On) Uses the [Soft Skin Effect] function.
Page 108: Shooting Tip List
Shooting Tip List Allows you to search through all shooting tips in the camera. Use this item when you want to look at shooting tips you have seen before. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [Shooting Tip List]. 2 Search for the desired shooting tip. Turn the control wheel to scroll the text up and down.
Page 109: Disp Button(Monitor)
DISP Button(Monitor) Allows you to select the screen display modes that can be selected with [Display Contents] (page 49) in shooting mode. 1 MENU t [Camera] t [DISP Button(Monitor)]. 2 Select the desired mode. The items marked with are available. Graphic Display Shows basic shooting information.
Page 110 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 a function for which you want to change the setting. The setting screen for the selected function opens.
Page 111: Sweep Panorama
Image Size The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you record 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. 1 MENU t [Image Size] t [Image Size] t desired mode.
Page 112 Tips for selecting the image size The images appear differently, depending on the mode selected. Standard Wide The images are scrolled when you press the center of the control wheel.
Page 113: Aspect Ratio
Aspect Ratio Sets the aspect ratio of still images. 1 MENU t [Image Size] t [Aspect Ratio] t desired mode. Standard aspect ratio. Suitable for prints. 16:9 For viewing on a high-definition TV. Notes • You cannot set this item when shooting in [Sweep Panorama] mode.
Page 114: Raw Images
Quality Selects the compression format of still images. 1 MENU t [Image Size] t [Quality] t desired mode. RAW (RAW) File format: RAW (Records using the RAW compression format.) This format does not allow you to perform any digital processing on the images.
Page 115: Panorama Direction
Panorama Direction Sets the direction to pan the camera when you shoot [Sweep Panorama] images. 1 MENU t [Image Size] t [Panorama Direction] t desired mode. (Right) Pan the camera in the direction you set. (Left) (Up) (Down)
Page 116: File Format
File Format Selects the movie file format. 1 MENU t [Image Size] t [File Format] t desired mode. AVCHD Records 60i/50i movies, 24p/25p movies or 60p/50p movies in AVCHD format. This file format is suitable for viewing the movie on a high-definition TV. You can create a Blu-ray Disc, an AVCHD recording disc, or a DVD-Video disc using the supplied software “PlayMemories Home.”...
Page 117: Record Setting
Record Setting Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality for movie recording. The higher the data rate (average bit-rate) per second, the higher the image quality. 1 MENU t [Image Size] t [Record Setting] t desired mode. [File Format]: [AVCHD] Bit-rate Recording 60i 24M(FX)*...
Page 118: White Balance
White Balance Adjusts the color temperature according to the ambient light conditions. Use this feature when the color temperature of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you want to change the color temperature on purpose for photographic expression.
Page 119 Effects of lighting conditions The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. The color temperature is adjusted automatically, but you can adjust color temperature manually using the [White Balance] function. Weather/ Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent lighting Characteristics White Bluish...
Page 120: Custom White Balance
Custom White Balance 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t [Custom Setup]. 2 Hold the camera so that the white area fully covers the AF area located in the center, and then press the shutter button down. The shutter clicks and the calibrated values (color temperature and color filter) are displayed. 3 To call the custom white balance setting, MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [White Balance] t [Custom].
Page 121: Metering Mode
Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Metering Mode] t desired mode. (Multi) Measures light on each area after dividing the total area into multiple areas and determines the proper exposure of the entire screen (Multi-pattern metering).
Page 122: Flash Comp
Flash Comp. Adjusts the amount of flash light in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. Flash compensation changes the amount of flash light only. Exposure compensation changes the amount of flash light along with the change of the shutter speed and aperture.
Page 123 DRO/Auto HDR Corrects the brightness or contrast. 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [DRO/Auto HDR] t desired mode. (Off) Does not use [DRO/Auto HDR]. (D-Range By dividing the image into small areas, the camera analyzes the Opt.) contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background, producing the image with the optimal brightness and gradation.
Page 124: Auto Hdr
Auto HDR Widens the range (gradations) so that you can record from bright parts to dark parts in correct brightness (HDR: High Dynamic Range). 1 image with proper exposure and 1 overlaid image are recorded. 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [DRO/Auto HDR] t [Auto HDR]. 2 OPTION t desired value.
Page 125 Picture Effect You can shoot with an effect filter to obtain the various textures. 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Picture Effect] t desired mode. (Off) Disables the Picture Effect function. (Toy Camera) Creates the look of a Toy Camera photo with shaded corners and pronounced colors.
Page 126 (Soft Focus) Creates an image filled with a soft lighting effect. You can set the intensity of the effect with OPTION. (HDR Creates the look of a painting, Painting) enhancing the colors and details. The camera releases the shutter 3 times. You can set the intensity of the effect with OPTION.
Page 127: Creative Style
Creative Style Allows you to select the desired image processing. You can adjust exposure (shutter speed and aperture) as you like with [Creative Style], unlike with [Scene Selection] where the camera adjusts the exposure. 1 MENU t [Brightness/Color] t [Creative Style] t desired mode. 2 When you want to adjust contrast, saturation, or sharpness, OPTION t desired setting.
Page 128: Deleting An Image
Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. 1 MENU t [Playback] t [Delete] t desired mode. Multiple Img. Deletes the selected images. Press the center of the control wheel to select OK. Or, touch the image and select OK (NEX-5R only). All in Folder Deletes all images in the selected folder, or all AVCHD movies.
Page 129: Still/Movie Select
Still/Movie Select Selects the unit of images to be played back. 1 MENU t [Playback] t [Still/Movie Select] t desired mode. Folder View(Still) Displays still images by folder. Folder View(MP4) Displays MP4 movies by folder. AVCHD View Displays AVCHD movies.
Page 130: Slide Show
Slide Show Plays back images automatically. Plays back only 3D images in Slide Show on the 3D TV connected to the camera. 1 MENU t [Playback] t [Slide Show] t desired mode t OK. Repeat Plays back images in a continuous loop. After all the images have been played back, the Slide Show ends.
Page 131: View On Smartphone
View on 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 Install “PlayMemories Mobile” to your Smartphone. Please download “PlayMemories Mobile” to your Smartphone from the application store for your Smartphone.
Page 132 Transferring images to Android using “PlayMemories Mobile” 1 Start “PlayMemories Mobile” on Android. 2 Select the camera (DIRECT-xxxx:NEX-xxx). 3 Enter the password that is displayed on the camera. Android is connected to the camera. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to transfer the image. Continued r...
Page 133 Transferring images to iOS using “PlayMemories Mobile” 1 Select the camera (DIRECT-xxxx:NEX-xxx) on the Wi-Fi setting screen of the iOS. 2 Enter the password that is displayed on the camera. iOS is connected to the camera. 3 Start “PlayMemories Mobile” on the iOS. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to transfer the image.
Page 134: Send To Computer
Send to Computer You can easily back up images by transferring them to a computer connected to the network. Before saving, install the software “PlayMemories Home” on your computer, connect the computer and the camera using a USB cable, and register the camera to “PlayMemories Home.”...
Page 135: View On Tv
View on TV If the camera and TV are not connected using an HDMI cable, you can view images on a network-enabled TV by transferring the image from the camera. 1 MENU t [Playback] t [View on TV] t desired device to be connected. 2 When you want to play back images using slideshow, select To play back images manually, press the right/left side...
Page 136: Specify Printing
Specify Printing You can specify which still images you shot on the memory card that you want to print out later. (Print order) mark is displayed on registered images (DPOF: Digital Print Order Format). 1 MENU t [Playback] t [Specify Printing] t desired setting. DPOF Setup Multiple Img.
Page 137 Image Index Selects the number of images to be displayed on the index. 1 MENU t [Playback] t [Image Index] t desired mode. 6 Images Displays 6 images. 12 Images Displays 12 images. Displaying a desired folder To select a desired folder, select the bar to the left of the image index screen, and then press the top/bottom parts of the control wheel.
Page 138: Enlarge Image
Enlarge Image You can check the focus by enlarging a portion of the playback image. 1 MENU t [Playback] t [ Enlarge Image]. 2 Adjust the scaling by turning the control wheel. Or, touch on the screen (NEX-5R only). 3 Select the portion you want to see by pressing the top/bottom/right/left side of the control wheel.
Page 139 Rotate Rotates a still image counter-clockwise. Use this to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation. Once you rotate the image, the image is played back in the rotated position, even if you turn off the power. 1 MENU t [Playback] t [Rotate]. 2 Press the center of the control wheel.
Page 140 Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. mark is displayed on protected images. 1 MENU t [Playback] t [Protect] t desired mode. Multiple Img. Applies or cancels the protection of the selected images. Press the center of the control wheel to select OK. Or, touch the image and select OK (NEX-5R only).
Page 141: Volume Settings
Volume Settings Adjusts the sound volume of movies in 8 steps. 1 MENU t [Playback] t [Volume Settings] t desired value. Adjusting the volume during playback The [Volume Settings] screen appears when you press the bottom of the control wheel while playing back movies.
Page 142: Ael W/ Shutter
AEL w/ shutter Sets whether or not to fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down. Fixes the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down. Does not fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down.
Page 143: Af Illuminator
AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The red AF illuminator allows the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [AF Illuminator] t desired setting.
Page 144 For details on compatible lenses, visit the Sony web site in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • When using an A-mount lens (sold separately) with the Mount Adaptor (sold separately), Phase Detection AF of the camera will not be activated.
Page 145: Red Eye Reduction
Red Eye Reduction When using the flash, it is fired 2 or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Red Eye Reduction] t desired setting. The flash is always fired to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Does not use [Red Eye Reduction].
Page 146: (Nex-6 Only)
FINDER/LCD Setting The sensors in the Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately for the NEX-5R) can detect whether it is being used and the camera switches the display. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [FINDER/LCD Setting] t desired setting. Auto When you look into the Electronic Viewfinder, the display is switched to the Electronic Viewfinder automatically.
Page 147: Live View Display
Live View Display Sets whether or not to show images altered with effects of the exposure compensation, white balance, [Creative Style], or [Picture Effect] on the LCD screen. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Live View Display] t desired setting. Setting Effect ON Shows the images with effects applied.
Page 148: Auto Review
Auto Review You can check the recorded image on the LCD screen right after the shooting. You can change the displayed time. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Auto Review] t desired setting. 10 Sec Displays for the set time. Selecting (Enlarge Image) allows you to check the enlarged 5 Sec image.
Page 149: Grid Line
Grid Line Sets whether the grid line is displayed or not. The grid line will help you to adjust the composition of images. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Grid Line] t desired setting. Rule of 3rds Grid Place main subjects close to one of the grid lines that divide the image into thirds for a well-balanced composition.
Page 150: Peaking Level
Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color in manual focus. This function is useful for macro or portrait shooting that requires fine focus adjustments. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Peaking Level] t desired setting. High Sets the peaking level to high.
Page 151: Peaking Color
Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function in manual focus. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Peaking Color] t desired setting. White Enhances outlines in white. Enhances outlines in red. Yellow Enhances outlines in yellow. Notes • This function cannot be set when [Peaking Level] is set to [Off].
Page 152: Clear Image Zoom
Clear Image Zoom Sets whether or not to use [Clear Image Zoom] when the [Zoom] feature of the camera is used (page 87). Zooms an image with higher quality than [Digital Zoom]. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Clear Image Zoom] t desired setting. Uses the [Clear Image Zoom] feature.
Page 153: Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom Sets whether to use [Digital Zoom] or not when the [Zoom] feature of the camera is used (page 87). Zooms an image with higher magnification than [Clear Image Zoom] but the image quality deteriorates compared to [Clear Image Zoom]. This feature can be also available in movie recording.
Page 154 Self-portrait Self-timer (NEX-5R only) Sets whether to set the shooting mode to the 3-second delay self-timer when the LCD screen is tilted upward about 180 degrees. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Self-portrait Self-timer] t [On]. Automatically sets the shooting mode to the 3-second delay self- timer when the LCD screen is tilted upward about 180 degrees.
Page 155: S. Auto Image Extract
S. Auto Image Extract. Sets whether or not to save all the images that were shot continuously in [Superior Auto] mode. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [S. Auto Image Extract.] t desired setting. Auto Saves 1 appropriate image selected by the camera. Saves all of the images.
Page 156: Mf Assist
MF Assist Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to make manual-focusing easier. This works in the [Manual Focus] or [DMF] mode. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [MF Assist] t desired setting. 2 Turn the focusing ring to adjust the focus. The image is enlarged by 4.8 times.
Page 157: Mf Assist Time
MF Assist Time Sets the length of time the image will be shown in an expanded form for the [MF Assist] function. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [MF Assist Time] t desired setting. No Limit Enlarges the display until is selected. 5 Sec Enlarges the image for 5 seconds.
Page 158: Vivid Green
Color Space The way colors are represented using combinations of numbers or the range of color reproduction is called “color space.” You can change the color space, depending on your purpose. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Color Space] t desired setting. sRGB This is the standard color space of the digital camera.
Page 159 SteadyShot Sets whether or not you use the [SteadyShot] function of the lens. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [SteadyShot] t desired setting. Uses [SteadyShot]. Does not use [SteadyShot]. This setting is recommended when you use a tripod. Notes • [On] is selected when using the following functions: –...
Page 160: Release W/O Lens
Release w/o Lens Sets whether or not the shutter can be released when no lens is attached. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Release w/o Lens] t desired setting. Enable Releases the shutter when no lens is attached. Select this option when you attach the camera on an astronomical telescope, etc.
Page 161: Eye-Start Af
Eye-Start AF Sets whether or not to use autofocus when you look through an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately for the NEX-5R). 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Eye-Start AF] t desired setting. Auto focusing starts when you look through the Electronic Viewfinder.
Page 162: Front Curtain Shutter
Front Curtain Shutter The electronic front curtain shutter function shortens the time lag between shutter releases. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Front Curtain Shutter] t desired setting. Uses the electronic front curtain shutter function. Does not use the electronic front curtain shutter function. Notes •...
Page 163: Long Exposure Nr
Long Exposure NR When you set the shutter speed to one second or longer (long exposure shooting), noise reduction is turned on for the duration that the shutter is open. With the function turned on, the grainy noise typical of long exposures is reduced. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Long Exposure NR] t desired setting.
Page 164: High Iso Nr
High ISO NR When shooting with high ISO sensitivity, the camera reduces noise that becomes more noticeable when the camera sensitivity is high. When noise reduction is in effect, a message may appear and you cannot take another picture. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [High ISO NR] t desired setting. Normal Activates high ISO noise reduction normally.
Page 165: Lens Comp.: Shading
Lens Comp.: Shading Compensates for the shaded corners of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Lens Comp.: Shading] t desired setting. Auto Compensates for darker corners of the screen automatically. Does not compensate for darker corners of the screen. Notes •...
Page 166: Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber
Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber. Reduces the color deviation at the corners of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber.] t desired setting. Auto Reduces the color deviation automatically. Does not compensate for the color deviation. Notes •...
Page 167: Lens Comp.: Distortion
Lens Comp.: Distortion Compensates for the distortion of the screen, caused by certain lens characteristics. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Lens Comp.: Distortion] t desired setting. Auto Compensates for distortion of the screen automatically. Does not compensate for distortion of the screen. Notes •...
Page 168: Face Priority Tracking
Face Priority Tracking Sets whether to preferentially-track a certain face or not when the camera detects that face during object tracking. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Face Priority Tracking] t desired setting. Preferentially-tracks the face. When the face is not visible on the LCD screen, the camera tracks the body, but when the face is visible, the camera tracks the face.
Page 169: Auto Slow Shutter
Auto Slow Shutter Set whether or not to adjust the shutter speed automatically when recording movies if the subject is dark. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Auto Slow Shutter] t desired setting. Uses [Auto Slow Shutter]. The shutter speed automatically slows. You can reduce noise in the movie by using a slow shutter speed when recording in dark locations.
Page 170: Movie Audio Rec
Movie Audio Rec Sets whether or not you record the sound during movie recording. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Movie Audio Rec] t desired setting. Records sound (stereo). Does not record sound. Notes • The sound of the lens and the camera in operation will also be recorded, when [On] is selected.
Page 171: Wind Noise Reduct
Wind Noise Reduct. Sets whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie recording. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Wind Noise Reduct.] t desired setting. Reduces wind noise. Does not reduce wind noise. Notes • Setting this item to [On] where wind is not blowing sufficiently hard may cause normal sound to be recorded with too low volume.
Page 172: Af Micro Adj
[±0], or reset the values of all the lenses using [Clear]. • Use [AF Micro Adj.] with Sony, Minolta, and Konika-Minolta lenses only. If you use [AF Micro Adj.] with other brands of lenses, the registered value may be affected. Do not perform [AF Micro Adj.] with an unsupported lens.
Page 173: Menu Start
Menu start Allows you to select whether to always display the first screen of the menu or to display the screen of the item you set the last time. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Menu start] t desired setting. Always displays the first screen of the menu. Previous Displays the last item set.
Page 174: Function Menu Settings
Function Menu Settings Assigns functions to the Fn (Function) button. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Function Menu Settings] t Assigns the desired function to [Custom 1] to [Custom 6]. Default settings Functions that can be assigned to the Fn button Custom 1 AF/MF Select Custom 2...
Page 175: Movie Button
MOVIE Button Sets whether or not to activate the MOVIE button. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [MOVIE Button] t desired setting. Activates the MOVIE button. Deactivates the MOVIE button.
Page 176: Custom Key Settings
Custom Key Settings Assigning functions to the various keys allows you to speed up operations by pressing the appropriate key on the shooting information screen. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Custom Key Settings] AEL button (NEX-6 only) t Assigns functions to the soft keys using [Func.
Page 177 Auto Port. Framing AEL toggle (page 165) (NEX-5R only) Soft Skin Effect View on Smartphone Quality Download Appli. White Balance Application List Metering Mode Not set DRO/Auto HDR Notes • [Custom Key Settings] is available with the following shooting modes. A function that has been assigned to the soft key is called only in the following shooting mode.
Page 178: Ael Toggle
AEL toggle When it is hard to obtain an appropriate exposure for the subject, this function allows you to lock the exposure by focusing on and measuring the light of an area that has the desired brightness. NEX-6: 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Custom Key Settings] t [Func. of AEL button]. 2 Select [AEL toggle].
Page 179 Touch Operation (NEX-5R only) Sets whether or not to operate the camera using the touch panel. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Touch Operation] t desired setting. Allows operation using the touch panel. Does not allow operation using the touch panel. Notes •...
Page 180 Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Beep] t desired setting. Audible signals will be emitted when you operate the control wheel, soft keys and control dial. The audible signals also turn on when you touch the screen (NEX-5R only).
Page 181 Language Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [ Language] t desired language.
Page 182: Date/Time Setup
Date/Time Setup Sets the date and time again. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Date/Time Setup]. 2 Press the right or left of the control wheel to select an item, and press the top or bottom of it to select the desired setting. 3 Select OK.
Page 183: Area Setting
Area Setting Sets the area where you are using the camera. This allows you to set the local area when you use the camera abroad. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Area Setting] t desired setting. 2 Press the right or left of the control wheel to select an area.
Page 184: Help Guide Display
Help Guide Display You can set whether to display the help guide when you operate the camera. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Help Guide Display] t desired setting. Displays the help guide. Does not display the help guide.
Page 185: Power Save
Power Save You can shorten the waiting time until the camera is turned off when it is not being operated to prevent the battery from being consumed. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Power Save] t desired setting. [Power Saving Start Time] is automatically set to [10 Sec]. If you do not operate the camera for a given period of time, the brightness of the LCD screen is reduced.
Page 186: Power Saving Start Time
Power Saving Start Time You can set time intervals to switch to power save mode. To return to shooting mode, perform an operation such as pressing the shutter button halfway down. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Power Saving Start Time] t desired setting. 30 Min Switches to power save mode after the set time.
Page 187: Lcd Brightness
LCD Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [LCD Brightness] t desired setting. Manual Allows you to adjust the brightness within the range of –2 to +2. Sunny Weather Sets the brightness appropriately for shooting outdoors.
Page 188: Viewfinder Bright
Viewfinder Bright. When you use Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately for the NEX-5R), the brightness of Electronic Viewfinder is automatically adjusted to the ambient lighting conditions. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Viewfinder Bright.] 2 Look through the viewfinder and select the desired setting. Auto Adjusts the brightness automatically.
Page 189: Display Color
Display Color Selects the color of the LCD screen. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Display Color] t desired setting. Black Turns to the selected color. White Blue Pink...
Page 190: Wide Image
Wide Image Selects the method used for displaying the wide images. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Wide Image] t desired setting. Full Screen Displays the wide images on the entire screen. Normal Displays the wide images and the operation information on the screen.
Page 191: Playback Display
Playback Display Selects the orientation when playing back still images recorded in the portrait position. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Playback Display] t desired setting. Auto Rotate Displays in the portrait position. Manual Rotate Displays in the landscape position.
Page 192: Hdmi Resolution
HDMI Resolution When you connect the camera to a High Definition (HD) TV with HDMI terminals using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can select HDMI Resolution to output images to the TV. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [HDMI Resolution] t desired setting. Auto The camera automatically recognizes an HD TV and sets the output resolution.
Page 193: Ctrl For Hdmi
CTRL FOR HDMI When connecting the camera to a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can play back images on your camera by the TV’s remote control aiming at the TV. See page 205 on “BRAVIA” Sync. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [CTRL FOR HDMI] t desired setting.
Page 194: Usb Connection
USB Connection Selects the appropriate USB connection method for each computer or USB device connected to the camera. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [USB Connection] t desired setting. Auto Establishes a Mass Storage or MTP connection automatically, in accordance with a computer or other USB devices to be connected.
Page 195: Cleaning Mode
Cleaning Mode Allows you to clean the image sensor. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Cleaning Mode] t OK. The message “After cleaning, turn camera off. Continue?” appears. 2 Select OK. The anti-dust is activated automatically. 3 Turn the camera off. 4 Detach the lens.
Page 196 Calibration (NEX-5R only) Enables you to perform calibration when the touch panel buttons do not react at the appropriate points where you touch. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Calibration]. 2 Touch the center of the × mark displayed on the screen in order. Notes •...
Page 197 Version Displays the version of your camera and lens. Confirm the version when a firmware update is released. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Version]. Notes • An update can be performed only when the battery level is (3 remaining battery icons) or more. We recommend that you use a sufficiently charged battery pack or the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately).
Page 198: Demo Mode
Demo Mode The [Demo Mode] function displays the movies recorded on the memory card automatically (demonstration), when the camera has not been operated for a certain time. Normally select [Off]. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Demo Mode] t desired setting. The demonstration begins automatically when the camera is not operated for about 1 minute.
Page 199 Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you activate [Initialize], the images are retained. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Initialize] t the desired setting. Reset Default Initializes the main setting to the default settings. • The following settings are not reset: –...
Page 200 Format Formats the memory card. When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time, it is recommended that you format the card using the camera for stable performance of the memory card before shooting. Note that formatting permanently erases all data on the memory card, and is unrecoverable.
Page 201: File Number
File Number Selects the method to use to assign file numbers to still images and MP4 movies. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [File Number] t desired setting. Series The camera does not reset numbers, and assigns numbers to files in sequence until the number reaches “9999.” Reset The camera resets numbers when a file is recorded in a new folder and assigns numbers to files from “0001.”...
Page 202: Folder Name
Folder Name Still images you shoot are recorded in a folder that is automatically created under the DCIM folder on the memory card. You can change the folder name form. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Folder Name] t desired setting. Standard Form The folder name form is as follows: folder number + MSDCF.
Page 203: Select Shoot. Folder
Select Shoot. Folder When a [Standard Form] folder is selected under [Folder Name] and there are 2 or more folders, you can select the recording folder to which still images and MP4 movies are recorded. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Select Shoot. Folder] t desired folder. Notes •...
Page 204: New Folder
New Folder Creates a new folder in the memory card to which still images and MP4 movies are recorded. Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording folder. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [New Folder]. A new folder is created with a folder number one greater than the largest folder number currently used.
Page 205: Recover Image Db
Recover Image DB When inconsistencies are caused in the image database file by processing files on computers, etc., images on the memory card will not be played back on this camera. If these inconsistencies happen, the camera repairs the file. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Recover Image DB] t OK.
Page 206: Display Card Space
Display Card Space Displays the remaining recording time of movies on the memory card. Number of recordable still images is also displayed. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Display Card Space].
Page 207: Upload Settings
Upload Settings Sets whether or not you use the upload function when using an Eye-Fi card (commercially available). This item appears when an Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camera. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Upload Settings] t desired setting. Enables the upload function.
Page 208: Wps Push
WPS Push If your access point has the WPS button, you can register the access point to the camera easily by pushing the WPS button. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [WPS Push]. 2 Press the WPS button on the access point you want to register. Notes •...
Page 209: Access Point Settings
Access Point Settings You can register your access point manually. Before starting the procedure, check the SSID name of the access point, security system, and password. The password may be preset in some devices. For details, see the access point operating instructions. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Access Point Settings].
Page 210 How to use the keyboard When manual character entry is required, a keyboard is displayed on the screen. Select the desired button using the top/bottom/right/left areas of the control wheel and enter by pressing the center. You can operate the keyboard by touching the screen (NEX-5R only). Screen Functions names...
Page 211 Other setting items Depending on the status or the setting method of your access point, you may want to set more items. Screen names Functions Priority Selects [On] or [Off] for [Priority Connection]. Connection WPS PIN Displays the IP address you enter into the connected device. IP Address Selects [Auto] or [Manual Setting].
Page 212: Edit Device Name
Edit Device Name You can change the device name under Wi-Fi Direct. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Edit Device Name]. 2 Select the input box, then input the device name t OK. For input method, refer to “How to use the keyboard” (page 197).
Page 213: Disp Mac Address
Disp MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the camera. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Disp MAC Address].
Page 214: Reset View On Smartphone
Reset View on Smartphone 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. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Reset View on Smartphone] t OK.
Page 215: Reset Network Settings
Reset Network Settings Resets all the network settings to default settings. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Reset Network Settings].
Page 216: Viewing Images On A
Connecting with other equipment 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. Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. 1 Turn off both your camera and the TV.
Page 217 On “PhotoTV HD” This camera is compatible with the “PhotoTV HD” standard. If you connect Sony PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable (sold separately), the TV is set to the image quality suitable for viewing still images, and a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality.
Page 218 Using “BRAVIA” Sync By connecting the camera to a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can operate the camera with the TV Remote Control. 1 Connect a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync to the camera. The input is automatically switched and the image shot with the camera appears on the TV screen.
Page 219: Using With Your Computer
Using with your computer Following applications are contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) to allow more versatile use of images shot with your camera. • “Image Data Converter” You can open RAW format image files. • “PlayMemories Home” 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.
Page 220 Recommended computer environment (Mac) The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software and importing images via a USB connection. OS (pre-installed) USB Connection: Mac OS X v10.3 – v10.8 “Image Data Converter Ver.4”: Mac OS X v10.5 – v10.8 “Image Data CPU: Intel processor, such as Intel Core Solo/Core Duo/Core 2 Converter Ver.4”...
Page 221: Using The Software
Using the software Installing the software (Windows) 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 screen does not appear, double-click [Computer] (For Windows XP: [My Computer]) t (PMHOME) t [Install.exe].
Page 222 Click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Image Data Converter] t [Help] t [Image Data Converter Ver.4]. “Image Data Converter” support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/ Using “PlayMemories Home” With “PlayMemories Home”, you can do the following: • You can import images shot with the camera to your computer and display them on the computer.
Page 223 Using “PlayMemories Home” Refer to “PlayMemories Home Help Guide.” Double-click the shortcut of (PlayMemories Home Help Guide) on the desktop, or click [Start] t [All Programs] t [PlayMemories Home] t [PlayMemories Home Help Guide]. “PlayMemories Home” support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/...
Page 224: Connecting The Camera To The Computer
• When the camera is connected to the computer, if you operate AVCHD movies or folders from the connected computer, images may be damaged or cannot be played. Do not delete or copy AVCHD movies on the memory card from the computer. Sony is not held liable for consequences resulting from such operations via the computer.
Page 225: Disconnecting The Camera From The Computer
The image is displayed. The software for Mac computers For details on other software for Mac computers, access the following URL: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ Disconnecting the camera from the computer Complete steps 1 and 2 below before performing the following operations: • Disconnecting the USB cable.
Page 226: Creating A Movie Disc
Disc type/usage Record setting available Player Blu-ray Disc playback devices (Sony Blu-ray Disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.) You can keep high-definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format playback...
Page 227 (HD) disc is created. • You can play a high definition image quality (HD) disc High-definition image quality on AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony (HD) (AVCHD recording disc) Blu-ray Disc player and a PlayStation®3. You cannot play the disc on ordinary DVD players.
Page 228 Disc. You cannot add contents to either type of disc once it has been created. To create Blu-ray Discs with “PlayMemories Home,” you have to install proprietary add-on software. For details, access the following URL: http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/BDUW/ An Internet connection environment is required to install the add-on software. See “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” for details.
Page 229 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc on a computer You can create a standard definition image quality (STD) disc from AVCHD movies imported to a computer using supplied software “PlayMemories Home.” 1 Start up [PlayMemories Home] and click (Create Discs).
Page 230: Printing Still Images
Printing still images You can print still images using the following methods. • Printing directly using a printer which supports your memory card type For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer. • Printing using a computer You can import images to a computer using the “PlayMemories Home” software and print the images.
Page 231: Downloading)
Adding functions to the camera Application Adding functions to the camera (Application downloading) 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: •...
Page 232: Downloading Applications
Starting up downloading services 1 Access the application downloading website. http://www.sony.net/pmca 2 Follow the instructions on the screen and acquire a service account. Follow the instructions on the screen to download the desired application to the camera. Notes • The application downloading function may not be available in some countries and regions. For details, refer to the application downloading website above.
Page 233: Uninstalling Applications
2 Select the application of which you want to change the order. 3 Select the destination. Confirming the account information of “PlayMemories Camera Apps” 1 Select MENU t [Application] t [Application Management] t [Display Account Information]. The account information of “Sony Entertainment Network” which is registered on the camera is displayed.
Page 234: Launching The Downloaded Application
Launching the downloaded application Launch an application that has been downloaded from the application downloading website (PlayMemories Camera Apps). 1 Select MENU t [Application] t desired application to launch. Notes • When using an application which is downloaded from website, you cannot use [Touch Shutter] (NEX-5R only).
Page 235: Troubleshooting
2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about 1 minute, re-insert the battery pack, and then turn on the power. 3 Reset the settings (page 186). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed.
Page 236 The charge lamp on the camera flashes when charging the battery pack. • You can use an NP-FW50 battery pack only. Make sure that the battery is NP-FW50. • If you charge a battery pack that has not been used for a long time, the charge lamp on the camera may flash.
Page 237 The flash does not work. • Pop up the flash (NEX-6) or raise the flash (NEX-5R). • You cannot use a flash with the following recording mode: – [Bracket: Cont.] – [Sweep Panorama] – [Night Scene], [Hand-held Twilight] and [Anti Motion Blur] in [Scene Selection] –...
Page 238: Viewing Images
The eyes of the subject come out red. • Activate the [Red Eye Reduction] function (page 132). • Get close to the subject, and shoot the subject within the flash range using the flash. Dots appear and remain on the LCD screen. •...
Page 239: Memory Card
Computers Not sure if the OS of the computer is compatible with the camera. • Check “Recommended computer environment” (page 206). The computer does not recognize the camera. • Check that the camera is turned on. • When the battery level is low, install the charged battery pack, or use the AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately).
Page 240 • The camera has been left unused for sometime with a low battery or no battery pack. Charge the battery pack and set the date again (page 169). If the message appears every time you charge the battery pack, the internal rechargeable battery may be exhausted. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Page 241 • If an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately) is used, disconnect the power cord. Connect the power cord and turn on the camera again. If the camera does not work after trying these solutions, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. “--E-” appears on the screen.
Page 242: Warning Messages
Warning messages If the following messages appear, follow the instructions accordingly. Incompatible battery. Use correct model. • An incompatible battery pack is being used. Set Area/Date/Time. • Set the date and time. If you have not used the camera for a long time, charge the internal rechargeable battery.
Page 243 • The SteadyShot function does not work. You can continue to shoot but the SteadyShot function will not work. Turn the camera off and on. If this icon does not disappear, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Page 244 Recording is unavailable in this movie format. • Set [File Format] to [MP4]. Unable to magnify. Unable to rotate image. • Images recorded with other cameras may not be enlarged or rotated. No images selected. • You attempted to delete without specifying images. No images changed.
Page 245: Using The Camera Abroad
Others Using the camera abroad You can use the AC Adaptor in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz. Notes • An electronic voltage transformer is unnecessary and its use may cause a malfunction. On TV color systems The camera automatically detects the color system to match that of the connected video device.
Page 246: Memory Card
Memory card You can use following memory cards with this camera: “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, SD memory card, SDHC memory card, and SDXC memory card. You cannot use a MultiMediaCard. Notes • Memory card formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with the camera. •...
Page 247 Supports high-speed data transfer using a parallel interface. When using “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media to record movies, only those marked with Mark2 can be used. Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro” media (sold separately) • This product is compatible with “Memory Stick Micro” media (“M2”). “M2” is an abbreviation for “Memory Stick Micro”...
Page 248: Infolithium" Battery Pack
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack Your camera operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack NP-FW50. You cannot use any other battery packs. “InfoLITHIUM” W series battery packs have the mark. An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions with the camera.
Page 249 • To use the battery pack up, leave the camera in slide show playback mode until the power goes off. • To prevent staining the terminal, short-circuiting, etc., be sure to use a plastic bag to keep away from metal materials when carrying or storing the battery pack. On battery life •...
Page 250: Battery Charging
Battery charging • Only NP-FW50 battery packs (and no others) can be charged. Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and/or burn. • Remove the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) or disconnect the USB cable from the camera.
Page 251: Mount Adaptor
* The autofocus speed will be slower compared to when an E-mount lens is attached. (When an A-mount lens is attached, the autofocus speed will be about 2 seconds to 7 seconds, when shooting under Sony measurement condition. The speed may vary depending on the subject, ambient light, etc.)
Page 252 15 AF areas with the control wheel. Notes • You may not be able to use the Mount Adaptor with certain lenses. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility on compatible lenses. • When you are using the Mount Adaptor and record movies, press the shutter button halfway down to use autofocus.
Page 253: Only)
Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) (NEX-5R only) By attaching an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) to the Smart Accessory Terminal 2 of the camera, you can shoot images while looking through the Electronic Viewfinder. Turn the camera off when you attach or remove an Electronic Viewfinder. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Electronic Viewfinder.
Page 254: Avchd Format
AVCHD format The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record a high definition (HD) signal of either the 1080i specification or the 720p specification using efficient data compression coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is used to compress audio data.
Page 255: Cleaning
Cleaning Cleaning the camera • Do not touch the inside of the camera, such as lens contacts. Blow away dust from inside the mount with a commercially available blower*. For details on cleaning the image sensor, see page 182. * Do not use a spray type blower as doing so may cause a malfunction. •...
Page 256: Index
Index Index Computer ............206 Recommended environment ....206, 218 Access Point Settings ........196 Connection AdobeRGB ............145 Computer ............211 AEL button ..........63, 165 TV ...............203 AEL toggle ............165 Cont. Shooting ............54 AEL w/ shutter ..........129 Continuous AF ............83 AF Illuminator ..........
Page 257 Eye-Fi card ............194 Eye-Start AF ............ 148 Landscape ............68 Language ............168 LCD Brightness ..........174 Face Detection ........... 89 Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber........153 Face Priority Tracking ........155 Lens Comp.: Distortion ........154 Face Registration ..........90 Lens Comp.: Shading ........152 File Format ............
Page 258 Peaking Color ..........138 Shooting ..............36 Peaking Level ..........137 Movie ............36 Phase Detection AF Area ......... 131 Still image .............36 Photo Creativity ..........42 Shooting Tip List ..........95 Picture Effect ..........47, 112 Shutter Priority ...........74 Playback ............. 39 Shutter speed ............74 Playback Display ..........
Page 259 Wind Noise Reduct.......... 158 Windows ............208 Wireless ............. 77 WPS Push ............195 Zoom ..............87...
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