Sony A 6500 Manual
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Multi Interface Shoe*Some accessories may not go in all the way and protrude backward from th\ e Multi interface shoe. However, when the accessory reaches the front end of the\ shoe, the connection is completed.1. Image sensor position mark The image sensor is the sensor that converts light into an electric sign\ al. The mark shows the location of the image sensor. When you measure the exact dista\ nce between the camera and the subject, refer to the position of the horizontal line\ . The distance...
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Speaker4. FlashPress the (Flash pop-up) button to use the flash. The flash does not pop up automatically. When not using the flash, press it back into the camera body. 5. C2 button (Custom button 2)6. C1 button (Custom button 1)7. Mode dial (Auto Mode) /P (Program Auto) / A (Aperture Priority) / S (Shutter Priority) / M (Manual Exposure) / 1/2 (Memory recall)/ (Movie/S&Q Motion) / (Sweep Panorama) / SCN (Scene Selection) 8. Control dial You can quickly adjust the settings for each shooting mode.9....
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Eye sensor1. Viewfinder2. Eyepiece cupNot attached to the camera at the factory. It is recommended that you at\ tach the eyepiece cup when you intend to use the viewfinder. Attaching/removing the eyepiece cup Match the eyepiece cup to the groove on the viewfinder and slide it into\ place. To remove the eyepiece cup, grasp it on the left and right sides and lif\ t it up. Remove the eyepiece cup when you attach an accessory (sold separately)\ to the Multi Interface Shoe. 3. Monitor (For touch operation:...
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Adjust the diopter-adjustment dial according to your eyesight until the \ display appears clearly in the viewfinder. If it is hard to operate the diopter-adjustme\ nt dial, remove the eyepiece cup before operating the dial. (Flash pop-up) button6. MENU button7. AF/MF/AEL switch lever8. For shooting: AF/MF button/AEL button For viewing: (Enlarge) button 9. MOVIE (Movie) button10. For shooting: Fn (Function) button For viewing: (Send to Smartphone) button You can display the screen for [Send to...
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[2] Names of parts/Icons and indicatorsBasic operations Using the control wheel NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of the sho\ rt-range wireless communication technology. Connection plate coverUse this when using an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor (sold separately). Insert th\ e connection plate into the battery compartment, and then pass the cord through the c\ onnection plate cover as shown below. Make sure that the cord is not pinched when you close the cover. 2. Tripod socket holeUse a...
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You can select setting items by turning or pressing the top/bottom/left/\ right side of the control wheel. Your selection is determined when you press the center of\ the control wheel. The default settings for the top/bottom/left/right side and the center o\ f the control wheel are as follows. Top side: DISP (Display Setting) Bottom side: Exposure Comp./Image Index ( /) Left side: Drive Mode ( /) Right side: ISO Center: Eye AF You can also assign the desired functions to the bottom/left/right side \...
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[4] Names of parts/Icons and indicatorsBasic operations Using the Fn (Function) button You can register frequently used functions to the Fn (Function) button and recall them while shooting. Up to 12 frequently used functions can be registered to the Fn\ (Function) button. the control wheel or by turning the control wheel, and then press the ce\ nter of the control wheel.Select an icon at the top of the screen and press the left/right side of\ the control wheel to move to another MENU item. Select the...
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To adjust settings from the dedicated setting screens Select the desired function in step 2, then press the center of the cont\ rol wheel. The dedicated setting screen for the function will appear. Follow the operating guide \ (A) to adjust settings. [5] Names of parts/Icons and indicatorsBasic operations How to use the Quick Navi screen Select the desired setting by turning the control wheel, and press the c\ enter of the control wheel. Some functions can be fine-tuned using the control dial.3
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The Quick Navi screen is a function optimized for shooting with the view\ finder, that lets you control settings directly. To adjust settings from the dedicated setting screens MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [DISP Button] → [Monitor] → [For viewfinder], then select [Enter].1 Press the DISP on the control wheel to set the screen mode to [For viewfinder]. 2 Press the Fn button to switch to the Quick Navi screen.The displayed contents and their positions in the illustrations are just\ guidelines, and may...
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Select the desired function in step 4, then press the center of the cont\ rol wheel. The dedicated setting screen for the function will appear. Follow the operating guide \ (A) to adjust settings. Note Items that are gray on the Quick Navi screen are not adjustable. When using [Creative Style] or [Picture Profile], some of the setup tasks can be ac\ complished only on a designated screen. [6] Names of parts/Icons and indicatorsBasic operations Using the AF/MF/AEL switch lever You can switch the function...