Sony A6500 User manual

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ILCE-6500
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Interchangeable Lens
Digital Camera
http://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1640/h_zz/
“Help Guide” (Web manual)
Refer to “Help Guide” for in-depth
instructions on the many functions
of the camera.
Instruction Manual
E-mount

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Instruction Manual
(this book) In-Camera Guide
This manual introduces some
basic functions.
For the quick start guide, see
“Startup guide” (page21). The
“Startup guide” introduces the
initial procedures from when you
open the package until you release
the shutter for the first shot.
The [In-Camera Guide] shows
explanations of the menu
items on the monitor of the
camera.
You can quickly pull up
information during shooting.
To use the [In-Camera Guide]
function, some settings must be
made beforehand. For details,
search “In-Camera Guide” in the
Help Guide.
Check out the
Help Guide!
The “Help Guide” is an on-line manual that you can read on your
computer or smartphone. Refer to it for details on menu items,
advanced usage, and the latest information on the camera.
Scan
here
http://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1640/h_zz/
ILCE-6500 Help Guide
English

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Owner’s Record
Record the model and serial number
(which are located on the product)
in the space provided below. Refer
to these numbers whenever you
call your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. ILCE-
Serial No.
WARNING
To reduce fire or shock hazard,
do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
-SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK,
CAREFULLY
FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
If the shape of the plug does not fit
the power outlet, use an attachment
plug adaptor of the proper
configuration for the power outlet.
CAUTION
Battery pack
If the battery pack is mishandled, the
battery pack can burst, cause a fire
or even chemical burns. Observe the
following cautions.
• Do not disassemble.
• Do not crush and do not expose the
battery pack to any shock or force
such as hammering, dropping or
stepping on it.
• Do not short circuit and do not allow
metal objects to come into contact
with the battery terminals.
• Do not expose to high temperature
above 60°C (140°F) such as in direct
sunlight or in a car parked in the sun.
• Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.
• Do not handle damaged or leaking
lithium ion batteries.
• Be sure to charge the battery pack
using a genuine Sony battery charger
or a device that can charge the
battery pack.
• Keep the battery pack out of the
reach of small children.
• Keep the battery pack dry.
• Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by
Sony.
• Dispose of used battery packs
promptly as described in the
instructions.
• Do not expose to extremely low
temperatures of -20°C (-4°F) or lower
or extremely low pressures of 11.6 kPa
or lower.

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Use a nearby wall outlet (wall socket)
when using the AC Adaptor/battery
charger. If any malfunction occurs,
disconnect the plug from the wall
outlet (wall socket) immediately to
disconnect from the power source.
If you use the product with a charge
lamp, note that the product is not
disconnected from the power source
even when the lamp turns off.
The power cord (mains lead), if
supplied, is designed specifically
for use with this equipment only,
and should not be used with other
electrical equipment.
Power Cord
For the customers in the UK, Ireland,
Malta, Cyprus and Saudi Arabia
Use the power cord (A). For safety
reasons, the power cord (B) is not
intended for above countries/regions
and shall therefore not be used there.
For the customers in other EU
countries/regions
Use the power cord (B).
(A) (B)
Notice
If static electricity or
electromagnetism causes data
transfer to discontinue midway (fail),
restart the application or disconnect
and connect the communication
cable (USB, etc.) again.
This product has been tested and
found compliant with the limits set
out in the EMC regulation for using
connection cables shorter than
3meters (9.8feet).
The electromagnetic fields at the
specific frequencies may influence
the picture and sound of this unit.
For Customers in the U.S.A. and
Canada
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries
are recyclable.
You can help preserve
our environment by
returning your used
rechargeable batteries
to the collection and recycling
location nearest you.
For more information regarding
recycling of rechargeable batteries,
call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit
http://www.call2recycle.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged or
leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

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This equipment complies with FCC
radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment and
meets the FCC radio frequency (RF)
Exposure Guidelines. This equipment
has very low levels of RF energy that
is deemed to comply without testing
of specific absorption rate(SAR).
The available scientific evidence does
not show that any health problems
are associated with using low power
wireless devices. There is no proof,
however, that these low power
wireless devices are absolutely safe.
Low power Wireless devices emit low
levels of radio frequency energy (RF)
in the microwave range while being
used. Whereas high levels of RF can
produce health effects (by heating
tissue), exposure of low-level RF that
does not produce heating effects
causes no known adverse health
effects. Many studies of low-level
RF exposures have not found any
biological effects. Some studies
have suggested that some biological
effects might occur, but such
findings have not been confirmed by
additional research. This equipment
has been tested and found to
comply with IC radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets RSS-102 of
the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure
rules.
For Customers in the U.S.A.
If you have any questions about this
product, you may call:
Sony Customer Information Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669).
The number below is for the FCC
related matters only.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: WW213019
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics
Inc.
Address: 16535 Via Esprillo, San
Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference
received, including interference
that may cause undesired
operation.
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment must not be co-
located or operated in conjunction
with any other antenna or
transmitter.

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CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes
or modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could
void your authority to operate this
equipment.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
– Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is
connected.
– Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
The supplied interface cable must be
used with the equipment in order to
comply with the limits for a digital
device pursuant to Subpart B of Part
15 of FCC Rules.
For Customers in Canada
This device complies with Industry
Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause
interference; and
(2) This device must accept any
interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation
of the device.
CAN ICES-3 B/NMB-3 B
For Customers in Europe
Manufacturer: Sony Corporation, 1-7-1
Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075
Japan
For EU product compliance: Sony
Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony Europe
Limited, Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935
Zaventem, Belgium
Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares
that this equipment is in compliance
with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC. For details, please access
the following URL:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/

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Disposal of waste batteries and
electrical and electronic equipment
(applicable in the European Union and
other European countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the
product, the battery
or on the packaging
indicates that the
product and the
battery shall not
be treated as household waste. On
certain batteries this symbol might be
used in combination with a chemical
symbol. The chemical symbols for
mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added
if the battery contains more than
0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.
By ensuring these products and
batteries are disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent potentially
negative consequences for the
environment and human health
which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling. The
recycling of the materials will help to
conserve natural resources. In case of
products that for safety, performance
or data integrity reasons require
a permanent connection with an
incorporated battery, this battery
should be replaced by qualified
service staff only. To ensure that
the battery and the electrical and
electronic equipment will be treated
properly, hand over these products
at end-of-life to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view
the section on how to remove the
battery from the product safely. Hand
the battery over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of
waste batteries.
For more detailed information about
recycling of this product or battery,
please contact your local Civic Office,
your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you
purchased the product or battery.
For Customers in Singapore
For Customers in U.A.E.
For Customers in Malaysia
For Customers in India
Battery Pack

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Notes on using your camera
Along with this section, also see
“Precautions” in the Help Guide
(page2).
Screen language
You can select the language
displayed on the screen using the
menu (page 41).
Notes on recording/playback
• Once you format the memory
card, all the data recorded on
the memory card will be deleted
and cannot be restored. Before
formatting, copy the data to a
computer or other device.
• Before you start recording, make
a trial recording to make sure that
the camera is working correctly.
Notes on handling the product
• This camera is designed to be dust
and moisture-resistant, but is not
waterproof or splash-proof.
• Do not leave the camera, the
supplied accessories, or memory
cards within the reach of infants.
They may be accidentally
swallowed. If this occurs, consult a
doctor immediately.
No compensation for damaged
content or recording failure
Sony can provide no guarantees
in the event of failure to record or
loss or damage of recorded images
or audio data due to a malfunction
of the camera or recording media,
etc. We recommend backing up
important data.
Notes on the monitor, electronic
viewfinder, lens, and image sensor
• The monitor and electronic
viewfinder are manufactured
using extremely high-precision
technology, and over 99.99% of the
pixels are operational for effective
use. However, there may be some
small black dots and/or bright
dots (white, red, blue or green in
color) that constantly appear on the
monitor and electronic viewfinder.
These dots are normal due to the
manufacturing process and do not
affect the images in any way.
• Do not hold the camera by the
monitor.
• When using the power zoom lens,
be careful not to get your fingers
or any other objects caught in the
lens.

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• Do not leave the lens or the
viewfinder exposed to a strong
light source such as sunlight.
Because of the lens’s condensing
function, doing so may cause
smoke, fire, or a malfunction inside
the camera body or the lens. If you
have to leave the camera exposed
to a light source such as sunlight,
attach the lens cap to the lens.
• When you shoot with backlighting,
keep the sun sufficiently far away
from the angle of view. Otherwise,
the sunlight may enter the focus
inside the camera and cause smoke
or fire. Even if the sun is slightly
away from the angle of view, it may
still cause smoke or fire.
• Do not directly expose the lens to
beams such as laser beams. That
may damage the image sensor and
cause the camera to malfunction.
• Do not look at sunlight or a strong
light source through the lens when
it is detached. This may result in
unrecoverable damage to the eyes
or cause a malfunction.
• Do not use the camera in areas
where strong radio waves or
radiation are being emitted.
Recording and playback may not
function correctly.
• Images may trail across on the
screen in a cold location. This is not
a malfunction.
• The recorded image may be
different from the image you
monitored before recording.
Notes on using lenses and
accessories
It is recommended that you use Sony
lenses/accessories designed to suit
the characteristics of this camera.
Using this camera with products from
other manufacturers may affect its
performance, leading to accidents
or malfunction. Sony bears no
responsibility for such accidents or
malfunction.
Notes on the Multi Interface Shoe
• When attaching or detaching
accessories such as an external
flash to the Multi Interface Shoe,
first turn the power to OFF. When
attaching the accessory, confirm
that it is firmly fastened to the
camera.
• Do not use the Multi Interface Shoe
with a commercially available flash
that applies voltages of 250 V or
more or has the opposite polarity
of the camera. It may cause a
malfunction.
Notes on shooting with the
viewfinder
• The image may be slightly distorted
near the corners of the viewfinder.
This is not a malfunction. When you
want to see the full composition
with all its details, you can also use
the monitor.

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• If you pan the camera while looking
into the viewfinder or move your
eyes around, the image in the
viewfinder may be distorted or the
color of the image may change.
This is a characteristic of the
lens or display device and is not
a malfunction. When you shoot
an image, we recommend that
you look at the center area of the
viewfinder.
• When shooting with the viewfinder,
you may experience symptoms
such as eyestrain, fatigue,
travel sickness, or nausea. We
recommend that you take a break
at regular intervals when you are
shooting with the viewfinder.
In case you may feel
uncomfortable, refrain from using
the viewfinder until your condition
recovers, and consult your doctor
as necessary.
Notes on continuous shooting
During continuous shooting, the
monitor or viewfinder may flash
between the shooting screen and a
black screen. If you keep watching
the screen in this situation, you may
experience uncomfortable symptoms
such as feeling of unwellness. If
you experience uncomfortable
symptoms, stop using the camera,
and consult your doctor as necessary.
Notes on recording for long
periods of time or recording 4K
movies
• Depending on the camera and
battery temperature, you may be
unable to record movies or the
power may turn off automatically
to protect the camera. A message
will be displayed on the screen
before the power turns off or you
can no longer record movies. In
this case, leave the power off and
wait until the camera and battery
temperature goes down. If you turn
on the power without letting the
camera and battery cool enough,
the power may turn off again
or you may be unable to record
movies.
• Under high ambient temperatures,
the temperature of the camera
rises quickly.
• When the temperature of the
camera rises, the image quality
may deteriorate. It is recommended
that you wait until the temperature
of the camera drops before
continuing to shoot.
• The surface of the camera may get
warm. This is not a malfunction.
• If the same part of your skin
touches the camera for a long
period of time while using the
camera, even if the camera does
not feel hot to you, it may cause
symptoms of a low-temperature
burn such as redness or blistering.

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Pay special attention in the following
situations and use a tripod, etc.
– When using the camera in a high-
temperature environment
– When someone with poor
circulation or impaired skin
sensation uses the camera
– When using the camera with the
[Auto Pwr OFF Temp.] set to [High]
• Especially during 4K movie
shooting, the recording time may
be shorter under low temperature
conditions. Warm up the battery
pack or replace it with a new
battery.
Notes on playing back movies on
other devices
Movies recorded with this camera
may not be played back correctly on
other devices. Also, movies recorded
with other devices may not be played
back correctly on this camera.
Warning on copyright
Television programs, films,
videotapes, and other materials
may be copyrighted. Unauthorized
recording of such materials may
be contrary to the provisions of the
copyright laws.
On the data specifications
described in this manual
The data on performance and
specifications are defined under
the following conditions, except
as described in this manual: at an
ordinary ambient temperature of
25ºC (77°F), and using a battery pack
that has been fully charged until the
charge lamp has turned off.
How to turn off wireless network
functions (Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth
function, etc.) temporarily
When you board an airplane, etc.,
you can turn off all wireless network
functions temporarily.
Select MENU button (Wireless)
[Airplane Mode] [On].
If you set [Airplane Mode] to [On], an
(airplane) mark will be displayed
on the screen.
Notes on wireless LAN
If your camera is lost or stolen, Sony
bears no responsibility for the loss or
damage caused by illegal access or
use of the registered access point on
the camera.
Notes on security when using
wireless LAN products
• Always make sure that you are
using a secure wireless LAN to avoid
hacking, access by malicious third
parties, or other vulnerabilities.
• It is important that you set the
security settings when using a
wireless LAN.
• If a security problem arises
because no security precautions
are in place or due to any
inevitable circumstances when
using a wireless LAN, Sony bears
no responsibility for the loss or
damage.

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Checking the camera and the supplied
items
The number in parentheses
indicates the number of pieces.
•Camera (1)
•Power cord (mains lead) (1)*
(supplied in some countries/
regions)
* Multiple power cords may be
supplied with your camera.
Use the appropriate one that
matches your country/region.
See page 4.
•Rechargeable battery pack
NP-FW50 (1)
•Micro USB cable (1)
•AC Adaptor (1)
•Shoulder strap (1)
•Eyepiece cup (1)
•Body cap (1) (attached to the
camera)
•Shoe cap (1) (attached to the
camera)
•Instruction Manual (this
manual) (1)
•Wi-Fi Connection/One-touch
(NFC) Guide (1)

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Identifying parts
When the lens is removed
Shutter button
Remote sensor
Wi-Fi antenna (built-in)
ON/OFF (Power) switch
Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator
Lens release button
Microphone*
Mount
Image sensor**
Lens contacts**
* Do not cover this part during
movie recording. Doing so may
cause noise or lower the volume.
** Do not touch this part directly.
Multi Interface Shoe*
Some accessories may not go
in all the way and protrude
backward from the Multi
interface shoe. However,
when the accessory reaches
the front end of the shoe, the
connection is completed.

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Image sensor position
mark
The image sensor is the
sensor that converts light into
an electric signal. The
mark shows the location of
the image sensor. When you
measure the exact distance
between the camera and the
subject, refer to the position
of the horizontal line. The
distance from the lens contact
surface to the image sensor is
about 18 mm (23/32 in.).
If the subject is closer than the
minimum shooting distance of
the lens, the focus cannot be
confirmed. Make sure you put
enough distance between the
subject and the camera.
Hook for shoulder strap
Attach both ends of the strap
onto the camera.
Speaker
Flash
• Press 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.
C2 button (Custom button 2)
C1 button (Custom button 1)
Mode dial
(Auto Mode)/
(Program Auto)/
(Aperture Priority)/
(Shutter Priority)/
(Manual Exposure)/
1/2(Memory recall)/
(Movie/S&Q Motion)/
(Sweep Panorama)/
(Scene Selection)
Control dial
You can quickly adjust the
settings for each shooting
mode.

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Multi/Micro USB Terminal*
This terminal supports Micro
USB-compatible devices.
Charge lamp
HDMI micro jack
(Microphone) jack
When an external microphone
is connected, the internal
microphone turns off
automatically. When the
external microphone is a
plugin-power type, the power
of the microphone is supplied
by the camera.
* For details on compatible
accessories for the multi
interface shoe and the
Multi/Micro USB Terminal, visit
the Sony web site, or consult your
Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility.
Eye sensor
Viewfinder
Eyepiece cup
Not attached to the camera at
the factory. It is recommended
that you attach 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 lift it up.
• Remove the eyepiece
cup when you attach an
accessory (sold separately) to
the Multi Interface Shoe.

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Monitor (For touch operation:
Touch panel/Touch pad)
You can adjust the monitor to
an easily viewable angle and
shoot from any position.
You may not be able to adjust
the monitor angle depending
on the type of a tripod you
use. In such a case, release the
tripod screw once to adjust the
monitor angle.
Diopter-adjustment dial
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-
adjustment dial, remove the
eyepiece cup before operating
the dial.
(Flash pop-up) button
MENU button
AF/MF/AEL switch lever
For shooting: AF/MF
button/AEL button
For viewing: (Enlarge)
button
MOVIE (Movie) button
For shooting: Fn (Function)
button
For viewing:
(Send to Smartphone)
button
You can display the screen
for [Send to Smartphone] by
pressing this button.
Control wheel
Center button
For shooting: C3 button
(Custom button 3)
For viewing: (Delete) button
(Playback) button
(N mark)
This mark indicates the touch
point for connecting the
camera and an NFC-enabled
Smartphone.

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• NFC (Near Field
Communication) is an
international standard of
the short-range wireless
communication technology.
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.
Make sure that the cord is not
pinched when you close the
cover.
Tripod socket hole
Use a tripod with a screw less
than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches)
long. Otherwise, you cannot
firmly secure the camera, and
damage to the camera may
occur.
Access lamp
Battery/memory card cover
Memory card slot
Battery lock lever
Battery insertion slot

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Basic operations
Using the control wheel
• 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
of 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
or the center of the control wheel.
• During playback, you can display the next/previous image by pressing
the right/left side of the control wheel or by turning the control wheel.

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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.
1 Press the DISP button
repeatedly to display a
screen mode other than
[For viewfinder], and then
press the Fn (Function) button.
Fn
2 Select the desired function by pressing the top/bottom/left/
right side of the control wheel.
3 Select the desired setting by
turning the control wheel, and
press the center of the control
wheel.
• Some functions can be fine-
tuned using the control dial.
To adjust settings from the dedicated setting screens
Select the desired function in step 2,
then press the center of the control
wheel. The dedicated setting screen
for the function will appear. Follow the
operating guide to adjust settings.
Operation guide

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Using the AF/MF/AEL switch lever
You can switch the function of the
AF/MF/AEL button to AF/MF or AEL by
changing the position of the AF/MF/AEL
switch lever.
When you move the AF/MF/AEL
switch lever to the AF/MF position and
press the button, the focusing mode
temporarily switches between auto
and manual (AF/MF control). When you
move the AF/MF/AEL switch lever to the
AEL position and press the button, the
exposure is locked (AE lock).
AF/MF/AEL switch lever
AF/MF button/
AEL button