Sony Alpha NEX-5R User manual

4-437-008-11(1)
GB© 2012 Sony Corporation
NEX-6/NEX-5R
Interchangeable
Lens Digital Camera
αHandbook
Table of contents
Sample photo
Menu
Index

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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.
Search for information by
sample photos.
Search for information in
a listing of menu items.
Search for information by
keyword.
Marks and notations used in this handbook
In this handbook, the sequence of
operations is shown by arrows (t).
Operate the camera in the order
indicated.
The default setting is indicated by .
Indicates cautions and limitations
relevant to the correct operation of the
camera.
The zmark indicates information that
is useful to know.
The photographs used as examples of
pictures in this manual are reproduced
images, and are not actual images shot
using this camera.

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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
Brightness ···························································44
Color ····································································45
Vividness ·····························································46
Picture Effect ·······················································47
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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
Using functions with the Fn button
Fn (Function) button ············································62
Using functions with the AEL button
(NEX-6 only)
AEL button (NEX-6 only) ·····································63
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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
Adding functions to the camera (Application
downloading) ·····················································218
Launching the downloaded application ·············221
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting·················································222
Warning messages············································229
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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
name
Mode dial Touch panel Viewfinder Flash
NEX-6 Compatible Incompatible Internal Internal/
External (sold
separately)
NEX-5R Incompatible Compatible External
(sold separately)
External
(supplied)

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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)
Shooting fast moving subjects (page 12)
If you click on a photo, the screen will jump to the page describing the function
recommended for shooting that kind of photo.
Refer to those descriptions in addition to the shooting tips displayed on the screen of the
camera.
See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.
Click!
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Shooting people
A person stands out, while backgrounds
blurred away (43) The same scene with different brightness
(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)
43
58
91 69
68 60
56 77
94
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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
(60)
Making food look appealing (52)
43 105
68 109
79 52
60 52
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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
(110)
Light outdoors shot from a dark interior
(110)
Defocusing the background (43) Keeping your shot level (136)
52 74
114 114
70
110 110
43 136
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Shooting sunset/night scenes
Holding the camera by hand (68) Shooting the red of the sunset beautifully
(68)
Fireworks (73) Trail of light (77)
The same scene in different brightness (58) Defocusing the background (43)
Preventing camera-shake (56)
68 68
73 77
58
43
56
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Shooting fast moving subjects
Following a moving subject (83) Expressing vigorous action (74)
Shooting the subject approaching the
camera (79)
Capturing the best moment (55)
83 74
79 55

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Identifying parts
NEX-6
NEX-5R
See the pages in parentheses for details on
operation for the parts.
AFlash (77)
BShutter button (36)
CHook for shoulder strap
DFn (Function) button (62)
ERemote sensor (59)
FON/OFF (Power) switch
GAF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/Smile
Shutter lamp
HMulti Interface Shoe 1)2) (NEX-6)/Smart
Accessory Terminal 2 3) (NEX-5R)
IMicrophone 4)
JLens
KLens release button
LMount
MImage sensor 5)
NLens contacts 5)
1) For details on compatible accessories of the
Multi Interface Shoe, visit the Sony web site in
your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility. Accessories
for the Accessory Shoe can also be used.
Operations with other manufactures’
accessories are not guaranteed.
2) Accessories for the Auto-lock Accessory Shoe
can also be attached using the Shoe Adaptor
(sold separately).
3) Accessories for the Smart Accessory Terminal
can be also attached.
You cannot use the [Self-portrait Self-timer]
function when a flash HVL-F7S (supplied) or
accessories are attached to the Smart Accessory
Terminal 2.
4) Do not cover this part during movie recording.
5) Do not touch this part directly.
When the lens is removed
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NEX-6
NEX-5R
AImage sensor position mark (79)
BViewfinder (NEX-6 only)
CEyepiece cup (NEX-6 only)
• Not attached to the camera at the factory.
DEye sensor (NEX-6 only)
EWi-Fi sensor (built-in)
FCharge lamp
GMicro USB terminal (211)
HHDMI terminal (203)
ILCD screen (NEX-6 only) /
LCD screen/Touch panel (NEX-5R only)
J(Flash pop-up) button (NEX-6 only)
(77)
K(Playback) button (39)
LMode dial (NEX-6 only) (28)
MControl dial (25)
NMOVIE button (36)
OAEL button (NEX-6 only) (165)
PSoft key A (26)
QControl wheel (23)
RSoft key C (26)
SSoft key B (26)
TDiopter-adjustment dial (NEX-6 only)
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zLCD 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.
• Tilt the LCD screen upward about 180 degrees
when you take a self-portrait. The 3-second
delay self-timer is automatically selected in the
default setting (page 141).
• When storing the LCD screen after Self-portrait
shooting, lower the LCD screen completely until
it fits against the camera body, then slide the
LCD screen upward until both the bottoms of
the LCD screen and the camera body are
aligned.
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NEX-6
NEX-5R
ABattery/memory card cover
BAccess lamp
CMemory card insertion slot
DBattery compartment
EConnection 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.
FTripod socket hole
• Use a tripod with a screw length of less than
5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to
firmly secure the camera to tripods using
screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and
may damage the camera.
GSpeaker
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AScrew
BFlash1)
CConnector 1)
1) Do not touch this part directly.
If it is dirty, wipe it off with a soft clean cloth.
E PZ 16 – 50 mm F3.5–5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-6L/6Y/5RL/5RY)
AZooming/Focusing ring
BZooming lever
CMounting index
DLens contacts 1)
1) Do not touch this part directly.
Flash HVL-F7S (NEX-5R only)
Lens
zUsing the Zooming/Focusing ring
When an E PZ 16 – 50 mm F3.5–5.6 OSS lens is attached, functions assigned to the
Zooming/Focusing ring change according to the [AF/MF Select] settings (page 79).
AF/MF Select Function assigned to the Zooming/Focusing ring
(Autofocus) Zoom
(DMF (Direct
manual focus))
Before pressing the shutter button halfway down: Zoom
While pressing the shutter button halfway down: Focus
(Manual Focus) Focus
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E18 – 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-5RK)
AHood index
BFocusing ring
CZooming ring
DFocal-length scale
EFocal-length index
FLens contacts 1)
GMounting index
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E55 – 210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (supplied with NEX-6Y/5RY)
AFocusing ring
BZooming ring
CFocal-length scale
DFocal-length index
ELens contacts 1)
FMounting index
1) Do not touch this part directly.

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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
Graphic Display
Movie recording
Playback
A
Display Indication
P A S M
Shoot Mode
Scene Selection
Scene Recognition icon
Memory card/Upload
100 Number of recordable
still images
123Min Recordable time of
movies
Aspect ratio of still
images
16M 14M 8.4M
7.1M 4M 3.4M
Image size of still
images
RAW RAW+J
FINE STD
Image quality of still
images
60i/50i
60i/50i
60p/50p
24p/25p
24p/25p
Recording mode of
movies
100% Remaining battery
Flash charge in progress
AF illuminator
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