Sony Nex 6 User Manual

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Using the recording functions
Shooting still images continuously
The camera records images continuously while you press and hold down the 
shutter button.
3Press 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.
 To cancel the timer, press  (Drive Mode) again.
1Press  (Drive Mode) on 
the control wheel.
2Turn the control wheel to select  (Cont. Shooting), and 
press the center.
zShooting continuously using the self-timer
Select  (Self-timer(Cont)) from  (Drive Mode). The camera starts 
continuous recording after 10 seconds.
zShooting continuously at a higher speed
Select   (Spd Priority Cont.) from   (Drive Mode) to shoot 
continuously at higher speed (max. 10 images per second). 
						

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42Changing the screen display (DISP)
1Press DISP (Display 
Contents) on the control 
wheel.
2Press 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.
Level: Displays an indicator guide showing the angle of
inclination of the camera to the front, back, left or right side.
Histogram: Displays the luminance distribution graphically.
For viewfinder: Shows only shooting information on the screen (no 
image). Select this mode when you shoot using a viewfinder. Press the Fn 
(Function) button and select the function for which you want to change 
the setting. The setting screen for the selected function opens. (Quick 
Navi)
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. 
						

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Using the recording functions
Shooting with various shooting modes
1Select the shooting mode 
by turning the mode dial.
 (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.
A (Aperture Priority): Adjusts the range in focus, or defocuses the 
background.
P (Program Auto): Automatic shooting that allows you to customize 
settings, except for the exposure (shutter speed and aperture).
 (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. 
						

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xScene Selection
1Select SCN (Scene Selection) (page 43).
2Turn 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.
 (Sports Action): Shoots a moving subject at a fast shutter speed so 
that the subject looks as if it is standing still. The camera shoots images 
continuously while the shutter button is pressed.
 (Sunset): Shoots the red of the sunset beautifully.
 (Night Portrait): Shoots portraits in night scenes. Pop up the flash 
to use this mode.
 (Night Scene): Shoots night scenes without losing the dark 
atmosphere.
 (Hand-held Twilight): Shoots night scenes with less noise and 
blur 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 Blur): Allows you to shoot indoor shots without 
using the flash and reduces subject blur. The camera shoots burst images 
and combines them to create the image, reducing subject blur and noise. 
						

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Using the recording functions
xSweep Panorama
While you pan the camera, the camera shoots several images and composes 
them into one panoramic image.
 The camera shoots continuously during [Sweep Panorama] recording, and the 
shutter continues to click until shooting is finished.
1Set the shooting mode to   (Sweep Panorama) 
(page 43).
2Select the shooting direction by turning the control dial.
3Point the camera at the 
subject for which you want to 
set the brightness and focus, 
and then press the shutter 
button halfway down.
This part will not be taken.
4Keep the shutter button pressed halfway down and point 
the camera at the edge of the subject, and then press the 
shutter button fully down.
5Pan the camera to the end, 
following the guidance on the 
LCD screen.
Guidance bar
Notes 
						

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xShutter 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.
1Select S (Shutter Priority) (page 43).
2Turn the control dial to select the desired value.
zPlaying back scrolling panoramic images
You can scroll panoramic images from the beginning to the end by pressing the 
center of the control wheel while panoramic images are being displayed. Press 
the center of the control wheel again to pause.
This indicator shows the 
displayed area of the 
whole panoramic image. Panoramic images shot with other cameras may 
not be displayed or scrolled correctly.
zShutter speed
When a faster shutter speed is used, a moving 
subject such as a running person, cars, and sea 
spray appears as if they are stopped.
When a slower shutter speed is used, a trailing 
image of the movement of the subject is captured 
to make more natural and dynamic image. 
						

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x Aperture Priority
You can adjust the range in focus, or defocuses the background.
xProgram Auto/Superior Auto
In [Superior Auto] mode, the camera shoots with higher quality than 
[Intelligent Auto] mode and perform composite shooting as necessary.
In [Program Auto] mode, you can shoot after adjusting various functions, such 
as white balance, ISO, etc.
 In [Superior Auto] mode, the recording process takes longer, since the camera 
must make a composite image.
1Select A (Aperture Priority) (page 43).
2Turn the control dial to select the desired value. You can record a movie with a value adjusted with [Aperture Priority].
1Select   (Program Auto) or   (Superior Auto) 
(page 43).
2Press the shutter button.
Shooting modeYour purpose
 (Intelligent Auto) Select this mode to easily recognize the scene and 
shoot continuous images.
 (Program Auto) Select this mode to shoot with various functions other 
than the exposure (shutter speed and aperture) 
adjusted.
 (Superior Auto) Select this mode to shoot scenes under difficult 
circumstances, such as when you have dark scenes, or 
back-lit subjects.
 Select this mode to shoot a higher quality image than 
that offered by [Intelligent Auto].
Notes 
						

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48Selecting the flash mode
 When the camera is charging the flash,   blinks on the LCD screen. You cannot 
press the shutter button when this icon is blinking.
1When you want to fire the 
flash, press the  (flash pop-
up) 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
2Select MENU t [Camera] t 
[Flash Mode].
3Turn 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.
 (Fill-flash): Fires every time you trigger the shutter.
 (Slow Sync.): Fires every time you trigger the shutter. Slow sync 
shooting allows you to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the 
background.
 (Rear Sync.): Fires right before the exposure is completed every 
time you trigger the shutter. A trailing image of the movement of the 
subject is captured to make more natural image.
 (Wireless): This mode is effective when you attach a remote control-
compatible external flash (sold separately) to the camera, and shoot with a 
wireless flash (sold separately), placed away from the camera.
 The selectable items of the flash mode depends on the shooting mode 
(page 64).
Notes 
						

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The flash rangeThe range of the flash depends on the ISO sensitivity and aperture value.
Setting using the Fn (Function) button
F2.8F3.5F5.6
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)
1Press the Fn (Function) 
button.
2Select a desired function by pressing the right/left side of 
the control wheel.
3Turn the control wheel to select the desired settings.
Fn (Function) 
button
zHow to assign other functions to the Fn (Function) 
button
The following functions are assigned to the Fn (Function) button by the default 
settings.
 (AF/MF Select)/  (Autofocus Mode)/ (Autofocus Area)/
(White Balance)/  (Metering Mode)/  (Picture Effect)
You can change the functions assigned to the Fn (Function) button by selecting 
MENU t [Setup] t [Function Menu Settings]. 
						

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50Fixing the exposure using the AEL button
1Focus on the spot for which you want to set the exposure.
2Press the AEL button.The exposure value is fixed and the 
 (AE lock) lights up.
3Holding the AEL button down, focus on your subject and 
shoot.
AEL 
button
zHow 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].