Sony Alpha NEX-6L User manual

Interchangeable-lens
Digital Camera
the pocket professional
has evolved

upgrade your
expectations
Raise your photography to the next level with NEX-6, a remarkably
compact interchangeable-lens camera loaded with big camera
features. From the distinctive dials on top to the large APS-C image
sensor inside, you’ll feel that special sense of quality and performance
that is a signature of DSLRs, minus the bulk.Add ultra-fast phase-
detection AF and Sony’s superb XGA OLED electronic viewfinder in
addition to Full HD video recording at 60p and you have a camera
well equipped to take you on a unique photographic journey.
Experience NEX-6.A camera designed to exceed expectations,
for photos and movies that transcend the ordinary.
• Exmor®APS HD CMOS sensor with
16.1 megapixels1
• Fast Hybrid AF
• Two dials for DSLR-like operation
• Electronic viewfinder
(XGA OLED Tru-Finder™)
• Built-in Wi-Fi®
• PlayMemories Camera™Apps2
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exquisite imagery
in any light
An impressive combination for images of unsurpassed splendor
Sony’s 16.1 megapixel* Exmor®APS HD
CMOS sensor—the same size as found in
larger DSLRs—works with BIONZ®image
processing to deliver images of astounding
beauty. Brilliant lifelike colors, superb
details and smooth tonal gradations are all
hallmarks of this renowned duo. Whether
viewing on a wide-screen TV or making
oversized prints, the high-resolution,
low-noise images reveal every subtle
nuance of a scene, be it a majestic
landscape or slice of dynamic city life.
In addition, the high resolution offers
more freedom when cropping photos
without sacrificing image quality.
Preserving the natural beauty of delicately lit low-light scenes
Never worry about ruining the lovely
atmosphere of a warmly lit interior or
sparkling night scene.The ultra-high ISO
of 25600 lets you shoot without flash
for images that faithfully convey the
ambience of the setting, while NEX-6’s
noise reduction technology markedly
reduces noise that occurs when shooting
at high ISO sensitivity.You’ll also appreciate
the freedom high ISO sensitivity provides,
allowing you to shoot at fast shutter speeds
to eliminate the need for a tripod or to
capture fast-moving action.
E 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 OSS (SEL18200), 1/25 sec., F8, ISO 3200, Auto white balance
* Effective pixels (approx.)
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E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (SELP1650), 1/100 sec., F11, ISO 200, Daylight white balance
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Fast Hybrid AF system
Contrast-detection AFPhase-detection AF
Employs two
AF methods
Conventional AF system
Contrast-detection AF
* See “Lens support for Fast Hybrid AF” on the back cover for details
on compatible lenses.
focus and shoot
at the speed of life
New autofocus system for
DSLR-like response
NEX-6 is equipped with Sony’s Fast Hybrid
AF*—an innovation that combines the
hyper-responsiveness of phase-detection
AF with the precision of contrast-detection
AF. First, fast phase-detection AF quickly
moves the lens to bring the subject into
near focus after which highly precise
contrast-detection AF finishes focusing.
It all happens in the blink of an eye
so you’re assured of capturing every
fleeting moment.
Four focus modes cover
any scene or subject
Matching the focus mode to the subject
assures super-sharp results. Choose
from Single-shot AF for static subjects,
Continuous AF for moving subjects and
Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus
(DMF)for close-ups.
Area covered by 99-point phase-detection AF.
Conventional AF systems sometimes fail to focus on subjects set against a high-contrast background.
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Keeping moving
subjects sharply focused
Automatically maintain focus on
moving subjects with Object Tracking.
Just select the subject and the camera
locks on, keeping it sharply focused as
it moves—a great help when shooting
action scenes.
Up to 10 fps high-speed
continuous shooting
Rely on NEX-6 to flawlessly capture
any fast-breaking action. Speed Priority
Continuous mode is capable of up to a
blazing 10 fps while maintaining focus
on the subject thanks to Fast Hybrid AF,
producing exciting action sequences with
each frame perfectly focused.
E 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 OSS (SEL18200), 1/320 sec., F5.6, ISO 400, Auto white balance
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just wait until you
get your hands on it
Built-in flash
Multi Interface Shoe Control dial
Mode dial
Fn (Function)button
Built-in flash (GN6)for a splash of light
Brighten the scene with this convenient addition. Combined with
the high sensitivity of ISO 25600, you’ll never miss a shot even
when the lights go down. It also produces alluring catch lights for
daylight portraits.
Fn (Function)button
Adjust the camera without having to dig through menus.
Located next to the shutter release, the distinct shape of the
Fn button makes it easy to find. Use it during Live View to choose
frequently used settings, or to adjust settings in the Quick Navi
display, which shows all settings on the LCD screen for smooth
DSLR-like operation.
Mode dial
Conveniently positioned on top, the mode dial lets you change
shooting modes—Superior Auto, P/A/S/M and others—using only
your right thumb and without taking your eye from the viewfinder.
Control dial
Adjust exposure, ISO, white balance and other settings.The control
dial is located directly under the mode dial and provides the same
easy operation so you can concentrate on the action.
New accessory shoe expands
shooting options
Tap into the wide variety of optional accessories with the new
Multi Interface Shoe.The NEX-6 system includes external flash units,
video lights, adaptors and more—everything you need when it’s
time to expand.
Quick Navi
display
Function
Menu display
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Electronic viewfinder
Tiltable LCD screen
MOVIE button
Built-in, ultra high-resolution
electronic viewfinder
Experience for yourself
the brightness and clarity
that define XGA OLED Tru-
Finder™. Boasting 2,359K-dot
resolution and outstanding
contrast, this superb
viewfinder reveals every
subtle nuance of a scene
with remarkable accuracy,
including defocusing effects,
so what you see is literally
what you get. Fast OLED response virtually eliminates motion blur
and residual images when tracking moving subjects or viewing
recorded movies. In addition, a digital level gauge displays camera
roll (left/right tilt)and pitch (front/back tilt).
Remarkably compact and versatile zoom lens
What better way to see the world
than through Sony’s new E PZ
16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS zoom lens.
Light and compact, it makes the
perfect companion for NEX-6.
Featuring power zoom for smooth
zooming and a dual-function
control ring, which handles both
zoom and manual focus, the lens
retracts to a mere 29.9 mm when not in use.
Movie shooting at the press of a button
When it’s time to record movies, simply press the dedicated MOVIE
button and you’re good to go. Perfectly positioned on the back in
the upper right corner, you don’t even have to remove your eye
from the viewfinder to operate it. When you want to stop recording,
simply press again.
Tiltable LCD screen for
the greatest of viewing ease
Enjoy the clarity of the 3.0" (7.5 cm)921K-dot LCD screen.
Designed to vastly reduce reflections for easy viewing, it delivers
rich blacks, brilliant colors and a realism that is nothing short of
amazing, all beautifully displayed in any lighting situation. For
expanded viewing convenience, the display tilts approx. 90° up
and 45° down.
Anti-reflective film
Reinforced glassResin filling
Display vastly reduces reflections Tiltable display
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the features of
a thoroughbred
Full HD movies
Record beautiful movies thanks to the
Exmor®APS HD CMOS sensor and fast
readout. NEX-6 supports a variety of
movie formats, including AVCHD™Ver.
2.0 at 60p and 60i as well as 24p3.
Shoot carefree in fully automatic mode
or use P/A/S/M modes when you want
maximum control over the look of the
movie. In addition, a wide variety of
optional A-mount lenses are available to
offer aspiring moviemakers all the tools
they need to produce stunning cinema4.
Creative Style
Six modes give you creative control over
the ambience of photos and movies
before the shot. Choose from Standard,
Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset or
Black & White.
Soft Skin Effect
Make people look their best by removing
unsightly blemishes and wrinkles from
faces when you shoot. Softening is
restricted to faces and is adjustable in
three levels.
Scene Selection
Take the guesswork out of difficult shots.
Simply select from one of eight scenes—
including Portrait, Sunset and more—and
NEX-6 adjusts settings for optimal results.
Sweep Panorama™ Mode
Majestic landscapes and cityscapes can
now be captured with ease. Just sweep
the camera in an arc while shooting
and the camera automatically creates a
stunning panorama.
Anti Motion Blur
Sony’s compositing technologies decrease
blur when capturing scenes in which
subject-motion blur can occur, such as
in dimly lit settings or when shooting at
telephoto focal lengths.
Smile Shutter™/Face Detection
Capture people when they are at their
most charming.The camera waits until
faces are smiling then automatically takes
the shot. Smile detection is adjustable in
three levels.
Superior Auto
This convenient mode offers the ultimate in
shooting freedom.The camera reads the
scene then automatically adjusts settings
for superb, hassle-free photos and movies.
Auto Portrait Framing
Give portraits a professional look. NEX-6
automatically crops images while you
shoot for the most
pleasing look. It also
saves the original
so you can decide
which is best.
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Picture Effect
Creativity comes easy with NEX-6 thanks
to Picture Effect. 11 modes with 15 total
effects—such as Partial Color, Posterization,
Toy Camera, High Contrast Monochrome,
HDR Painting and more—give you the
means to transform everyday photos
into impressive works of art. As you apply
effects, results are shown in real-time on the
LCD screen*.
* The following modes are not displayed in real-time and
cannot be applied to movies: HDR Painting, Rich-tone
Monochrome, Soft Focus and Miniature.
Auto HDR
Eliminate blocked shadows and blown
highlights in contrasty scenes.The camera
takes three shots at different exposures
then composites them for photos that
closely resemble what your eyes see.
Peaking function
See at a glance whether your subject is in
focus with the Peaking function. A highlight
appears over the area of the composition
that is in focus for instant confirmation.
Clear Image Zoom
Digitally increase the focal length of
lenses by 2x without markedly sacrificing
image quality.This is like having another
lens, providing extra reach when shooting
distant subjects.
D-Range Optimizer (DRO)
DRO is another way to tame contrasty
scenes for more natural looking images.
Unlike Auto HDR, which requires stationary
subjects, DRO can be used when
photographing moving subjects, even
during high-speed continuous shooting. Peaking function on
MF Assist
Always be assured of sharp images when
focusing manually.This magnifies the area
of the composition on which focus is being
performed by 4.8x or 9.6x—ideal when
shooting close-ups or at wide apertures.
MF Assist on
(4.8x magnification)
Resulting photo
Anti-dust system
NEX-6’s advanced ultrasonic vibration
system removes dust from the sensor that
can cause spots on images.The system
automatically activates when the camera
is turned off.
Micro USB terminal
Charge the battery
without removing it from
the camera. Just connect
to a PC via the included
micro USB cable.
Long-life battery
Shoot up to 330 images* on a single
charge.The durable battery means less
worry when shooting for extended periods,
such as when touring or at lengthy
events, and provides long movie
recording and playback times.
* CIPA standard. See www.store.sony.com for details.
Multi memory card support
For added storage capability and
convenience, NEX-6’s memory card slot
supports a variety of media, including
high-capacity Sony Memory Stick Pro-HG
Duo™* and SDXC memory cards*.
* Sold separately
Picture Effect
HDR Painting Miniature Soft Focus Partial Color (Green)
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wi-fi networking,
ingenious apps
Wi-Fi connectivity with
mobile devices and more
Built-in Wi-Fi lets you view photos on just
about any wireless-compatible device.
For smartphones and tablet PCs, simply
install PlayMemories Mobile™5—a free
mobile app—and transfer photos directly
from the camera.You can also connect
wirelessly to compatible wide-screen TVs to
view photos, using the camera as a remote
control. And when it’s time to download
photos and movies to a PC on which
PlayMemories Home™5 is installed, do it
wirelessly without bothering with cables.
Easy-to-use image
management software
installs onto Windows®PCs.
Use it to download, view,
edit, print and share photos
and movies.
Feature-packed image
management software
for PS3™users. Edit and
view photos and movies
as well as play captivating
slideshows with sound.
A fun image sharing service
for both photos and movies.
Uploaded images can be
viewed on PCs, mobile devices,
compatible BRAVIA®TVs and
other devices.
Transfer photos to your
smartphone or tablet PC
via Wi-Fi with this free mobile
application.Available for
both Apple iOS and
Android™devices.
Note: Availability of each software service varies according to country or region.
PlayStation®3
PlayMemories for heightened enjoyment after the shot
PlayMemories Home™PlayMemories Studio™PlayMemories Online™PlayMemories Mobile™
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PlayMemories Camera Apps™ Service*
An exciting new application download service, PlayMemories Camera Apps lets you
personalize NEX-6 by adding new functions to the camera’s existing feature-set. Like a new
lens or system accessory, six optional applications—with more available in the future—give
you freedom to heighten photographic expression according to your own creative needs2.
* www.sony.net/pmca Requires a valid Sony Entertainment Network account.
Vastly expand artistic possibilities with six
new Picture Effect modes: Partial Color+
(now with the ability to highlight two
colors and their similar hues), Watercolor,
Illustration, Soft High-Key+, Miniature+ and
Toy Camera+.
For best results in challenging shooting
situations, automatically take three
shots of the scene at different shutter
speeds, aperture settings or focus points.
You can even take one shot with flash
and one without.
Upload photos via Wi-Fi directly from
NEX-6 to networking services like
PlayMemories Online™and Facebook®,
with more services available in the future.
Note: Availability of compatible services may vary.
Direct Upload Bracket ProPicture Effect+
Shutter Speed
Bracketing
1/1000 sec.
1/125 sec.
1/15 sec.
Equips NEX-6 with Multi Frame NR to
vastly reduce noise when shooting in dimly
lit environments.
Multi Frame NR
A variety of editing tools help you bring out
the best in photos: Framing (which suggests
more pleasing framing options for photos
with people), Brightness Control, Horizontal
Adjustment, Soft Skin Effect and Resize.
Photo Retouch
Check framing and adjust exposure then
release the shutter using your smartphone.
This is ideal for group shots or when
shooting with a tripod.
After the shot, photos will
be automatically sent to
your smartphone.
Original
Partial Color+ Smart Remote Control*
* PlayMemories Mobile™must be
installed on the mobile device.
Note: Release dates of applications vary.
Watercolor
Illustration
Framing
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go as far as your
imagination will take you
NEW
E PZ 16-50 mm
F3.5-5.6 OSS
(SELP1650)
Expanded lens options
When creativity urges you higher, take advantage
of the full-range of Sony lenses. Lightweight
E-mount lenses provide the ultimate in shooting
freedom while premium Sony A-mount lenses*—
from fisheye and wide-angle to super telephoto
and macro—provide the means for unlimited
photographic expression.
* Require optional Mount Adaptor LA-EA2 or LA-EA1.
E 16 mm F2.8
(SEL16F28)
Ultra Wide Converter
(VCL-ECU1)
Fisheye Converter
(VCL-ECF1)
E 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
(SEL18200)
E 18-55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
(SEL1855)
E 55-210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS
(SEL55210)
E 30 mm F3.5 Macro
(SEL30M35)
E 50 mm F1.8 OSS
(SEL50F18)
Sonnar T*
E 24 mm F1.8 ZA
(SEL24F18Z)
E 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 OSS LE
(SEL18200LE)
Mount Adaptor
LA-EA2
Lenses
NEW
E 10-18 mm
F4 OSS
(SEL1018)
NEW
E 35 mm
F1.8 OSS
(SEL35F18)
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go as far as your
imagination will take you
Image quality mode*
Controls Microphones
Remote sensor
AF illuminator/
Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp
Lens release button
Tripod socket hole
Battery/Memory card cover
Speaker
Micro
USB terminal
Hook for
shoulder strap
HDMI terminal
Control wheel
Playback
button
Diopter-
adjustment dial
Flash pop-up button
LCD screen
Soft keys
AEL button
MOVIE button
Viewfinder
Multi Interface Shoe
Flash
Shutter button
Control dial
Mode dial
ON/OFF (Power)switch Fn (Function)
button
Charge lamp
• Recommended memory cards for movies: Memory Stick PRO Duo™,
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™, SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards (Class 4
or better).
• Each time indicated above shows the approximate maximum recordable
time of all movie files.
• Maximum movie file size is approx. 2 GB.
• Maximum continuous shooting time is approx. 29 minutes.
• Actual number of images may be less than indicated above depending on
shooting conditions.
4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB
60i 24M (FX)20 m 40 m 1 h 30 m 3 h 00 m 6 h 00 m
60i 17M (FH)30 m 1 h 00 m 2 h 00 m 4 h 05 m 8 h 15 m
60p 28M (PS)15 m 35 m 1 h 15 m 2 h 30 m 5 h 05 m
24p 24M (FX)20 m 40 m 1 h 30 m 3 h 00 m 6 h 00 m
24p 17M (FH)30 m 1 h 00 m 2 h 00 m 4 h 05 m 8 h 15 m
1440 x 1080 12M 40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 45 m 5 h 30 m 11 h 05 m
VGA 3M 2 h 25 m 4 h 55 m 10 h 00 m 20 h 05 m 40 h 15 m
Recording time for movies
Number of recordable still images
4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB
Standard 820 1650 3350 670 0 13000
Fine 590 115 0 2400 4800 9600
RAW & JPEG 160 320 640 130 0 2600
RAW 215 440 880 175 0 3550
Capacity
Capacity
Recording setting
* Image size L 16M, aspect ratio 3:2
Access
lamp
Flash
HVL-F43AM
Sync Terminal
Adaptor
FA-ST1AM
Macro
Twin Flash Kit
HVL-MT24AM
Flash
HVL-F20AM
Flash
HVL-F60M
NEW
Shoe Adaptor
ADP-MAA
NEW
Ring Light
HVL-RL1
NEW
Battery Video
Light
HVL-LE1
Clip-on LCD
Monitor
CLM-V55
*
* Sony accessories for the
Accessory Shoe can also
be attached.
Accessories
Soft Carrying Case
LCS-SL20
NEW
Shoulder Strap
STP-XH1
Soft Carrying Case
LCS-EJC3
Soft Carrying Case
LCS-EJA
NEW
Soft Carrying Case
LCS-ELC6
NEW Wrist Strap
STP-WS2
Screen Protector
Semi Hard Sheet
PCK-LM1EA
Remote
Commander
RMT-
DSLR2
NEW Shoe Cap
FA- SHC1M
NEW
Soft Carrying Case
LC S - SL10
NEW
Eyepiece Cup
FDA-EP10
Multipod
VCT-MP1
AC Adaptor
AC-PW20 (100V-240V)
USB AC Adaptor*
AC-UD10 (100V-240V)
* Charging
only
Battery Charger
BC-VW1
Rechargeable
Battery Pack
NP-FW50
MC Protector
VF-49MPAM
VF-62MPAM
VF-67MPAM
Circular PL Filter
VF-49CPAM
VF-62CPAM
VF-67CPAM
ND Filter
VF-49NDAM
VF-62NDAM
VF-67NDAM
Rear Lens Cap/Body Cap
ALC -R1EM/ALC-B1EM
New accessory shoe system
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Main specifications
General
Camera type Interchangeable-lens digital camera with built in flash
Lens compatibility Sony E-mount lenses
Image sensor
Type APS-C size (23.5 x 15.6 mm)Exmor®APS HD CMOS sensor with primary color filters
Number of pixels (approx.)16.1 megapixels (effective),16.7 megapixels (total)
Image sensor aspect ratio 3:2
Anti-dust system Charge protection coating on filter and ultrasonic vibration mechanism
Recording system (still image)
Recording format JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format)
Image size
(pixels)
3:2 aspect ratio L: 4912 x 3264 (16M), M: 3568 x 2368 (8.4M), S: 2448 x 1624 (4M)
16:9 aspect ratio L: 4912 x 2760 (14M), M: 3568 x 2000 (7.1M), S: 2448 x 1376 (3.4M)
Sweep
Panorama™
Wide: horizontal 12416 x 1856 (23M), vertical 5536 x 2160 (12M), Standard: horizontal 8192 x 1856 (15M),
vertical 3872 x 2160 (8.4M)
Image quality modes RAW, RAW & JPEG, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard
Picture Effect 11 modes (15 effects): Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R,G,B,Y),
High Contrast Mono, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Mono, Miniature
Creative Style Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W (Contrast -3 to +3 steps, Saturation -3 to +3 steps,
Sharpness -3 to +3 steps)
Dynamic range functions Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level), Auto High Dynamic Range: Off, Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure
Difference Level (1.0-6.0 EV, 1.0 EV step)
Color space sRGB, Adobe RGB
Recording system (movie)
Recording format AVCHD™/MP4
Video compression MPEG-4 AVC (H.264)
Audio recording format Dolby Digital (AC-3)/MPEG-4 AAC-LC, 2ch
Image size
(pixels)
1080 60i
compatible device
AVCHD™: 1920 x 1080 (60p/28 Mbps/PS,60i/24 Mbps/FX, 60i/17 Mbps/FH, 24p/24 Mbps/FX, 24p/17 Mbps/FH)
MP4:1440 x 1080 (30 fps/12 Mbps), 640 x 480 (30 fps/3 Mbps)
Media
Media Memory Stick PRO Duo™, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™, SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card
Slot Multi-media compatibility with Memory Stick Duo and SD memory cards
Noise reduction
Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec., High ISO NR: High/Normal/Low
White balance
Modes Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, C. Temp 2500 to 9900K, C. Filter (G7 to M7
15-step, A7 to B7 15-step), Custom
AWB micro adjustment G7 to M7 15-step,A7 to B7 15-step
Focus system
Type Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF)
Focus point 99 points (phase-detection AF),25 points (contrast-detection AF)
Sensitivity range EV 0 to EV 20 (at ISO 100 equivalent with F2.8 lens attached)
Focus modes Autofocus, DMF (Direct Manual Focus), Manual Focus
AF modes AF-S: Single-shot AF, AF-C: Continuous AF
Focus area Multi Point AF (99 points for phase-detection AF, 25 points for contrast-detection AF), Center-weighted, Flexible Spot
Other features Tracking focus, Predictive control, Focus lock, AF micro adjustment, Eye-start AF (only available with optional
LA-EA2 and FDA-EV1S attached)
AF illuminator Built-in LED
AF illuminator range (approx.)0.5-3.0 m (approx., with E 18-55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS attached)
Exposure control
Metering type 1200-zone evaluative metering
Metering sensor Exmor®APS HD CMOS sensor
Metering sensitivity EV 0 to EV 20 (at ISO 100 equivalent with F2.8 lens attached)
Metering modes Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Exposure modes iAUTO, Superior Auto, Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Sweep
Panorama™ Mode, Scene Selection
Scene Selection Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur
Exposure compensation +/- 3 EV (in 0.3 EV steps)
Bracketing 1/3, 2/3, 1, 2 and 3 EV increments, 3 frames
AE lock Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Can be disabled from the Menu.
AEL button Can be programmed to toggle AE lock on/off, or lock current exposure while pressed.
ISO sensitivity
(Recommended Exposure Index)Still images: ISO 100-25600, AUTO (ISO 100-3200), Movies: ISO 100-6400 equivalent, AUTO (ISO 100-3200
equivalent)
Viewfinder
Type XGA OLED, 0.5" (1.3 cm)electronic viewfinder
Total number of dots 2,359,296 dots
Brightness control Auto/Manual (3 steps between -1 and +1)
Field coverage 100%
Magnification Approx. 1.09x (with 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1)
Diopter adjustment -4.0 m-1 ~ +1.0 m-1
Eye point Approx. 23 mm from the eyepiece lens, 21 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 m-1 diopter (CIPA standard)
Display Disp. Basic Info, Level, Histogram
Real-time image adjustment display Exposure Comp., White Balance, Creative Style
LCD screen
Type 3.0" (7.5 cm)wide type TFT (Xtra Fine LCD™)
Touch panel Yes, pressure-sensitive type
Number of dots (total)921,600 dots
Brightness control Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode
Field Coverage 100%
Adjustable angle Up approx. 180 degrees, down approx. 50 degrees
Display contents Graphic Display, Display All Info, Big Font Size Disp., No Disp. Info, Histogram, For Viewfinder
Focus check MF Assist (4.8x, 9.5x)
Peaking (Level: High/Mid/Low/Off, Color: White/Red/Yellow)
Face Detection
Modes On, Off, Face Registration, Face Selection; max. eight faces detected
Other features
Auto Portrait Framing,Smile Shutter™ (3 steps)
Clear Image Zoom
Still Images Approx.2x
Digitial zoom
Digital Zoom (still images)Approx. 4x
Smart Zoom (still images)Approx. 1.4x / 2x
Digital Zoom (movies)Approx. 4x
Shutter
Type Electronically controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Shutter speed Still images:1/4000 to 30 sec.,Bulb,Movies:1/4000 to 1/4 (1/3 step),up to 1/60 in AUTO mode,up to 1/30 in
Auto Slow Shutter mode
Flash sync. speed 1/160 sec.
Electronic front shutter curtain Yes, On/Off
SteadyShot INSIDE™ (image stabilization)
Type Not supported (image stabilization supported by lens)
Flash
Type Built-in flash
Guide No. 6 (in meters at ISO 100 equivalent)
Flash coverage 16 mm (focal-length printed on the lens body)
Control Pre-flash TTL
Flash compensation +/- 2 EV in 0.3 EV steps
Flash modes Flash off,Autoflash,Fill-flash, Slow Sync.,Rear Sync.
Recycling time Approx. 4 sec.
External flash Sony System Flash (compatible with Multi Interface Shoe and Auto-lock Accessory Shoe with optional Shoe
Adaptor ADP-MAA)
Wireless control Supported on external flash
Drive
Modes Single-shot,Continuous, Speed Priority Continuous,Self-timer (10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.)(10 sec.
delay; 3/5 exposures),Bracketing,Remote Cdr (with RMT-DSLR2;sold separately)
Speed (max.)*Continuous mode:3 fps, Speed Priority Continuous mode:Up to10 fps
No.of recordable frames in
Continuous drive mode (Hi)*
Fine:15 frames, Standard:16 frames,RAW:11 frames,RAW & JPG:10 frames
* Approximate.May vary depending on shooting conditions and media.
Playback
Modes
Single (with or without shooting information, RGB histogram, and highlight/shadow warning), 6/12-frame index
view, Enlarged display mode (L: 14x, M: 11x, S: 7.3x), Panorama (Standard): 24x, Panorama (Wide): 34x), Auto
Review (10/5/2 sec., Off), Image orientation (On/Off), Slideshow, Panorama scrolling, Folder selection (Still),
Forward/Rewind (movie), Delete, Protect
Wi-Fi
Playback on smartphone Yes
Upload to PC Yes
Playback on TV Yes
PlayMemories Camera Apps™ Yes
Interface
PC interface Hi-speed USB (USB 2.0): Mass-storage, MTP
HD output HDMI®mini connector (Type-C), BRAVIA®Sync (link menu), PhotoTV HD
Multi Interface Shoe Yes (Sony accessories for the Accessory Shoe can also be attached.)
Auto-lock Accessory Shoe Yes (requires optional Shoe Adaptor ADP-MAA)
Compatible OS* (USB connection)
Windows XP®** SP3,Windows Vista®SP2,Windows 7 SP1, Mac OS®X (10.3-10.8)
* Must be installed with the above OS at delivery. Proper operation cannot be guaranteed with the upgraded
OS environment.
** 64-bit and Starter Editions are not supported.The Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI)Ver.2.0 or later is
required to use the function for creating discs.
Audio
Microphone Built-in stereo microphone
Speaker Built-in monaural; volume setting in 8 steps
Print
Compatible standards Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting
Custom function
Type Custom key settings
Power
Battery Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FW50
Still images Approx.270 images with viewfinder and approx.360 images with LCD screen (CIPA standard)
Movies Approx.90 minutes with viewfinder and approx.100 minutes with LCD screen (1920 x 1080,approx.17 Mbps)
Internal battery charge Micro USB type B
External power AC Adaptor AC-PW20 (optional)
Weight
With battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Approx.12.2 oz (345 g)
Body only Approx.10.1 oz (287 g)
Dimensions
W x H x D (excluding protrusions)Approx.4 3/4 × 2 3/4 × 1 1/16 in.(119.9 x 66.9 x 42.6 mm)
Operating temperature
Range 32-104º F/0-40º C
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in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.
Features and specifications subject to change without
notice. , Exmor, BIONZ, BRAVIA, SteadyShot, VAIO,
InfoLithium,Translucent Mirror Technology,Tru-Finder, Memory
Stick, Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,
PlayMemories Home, PlayMemories Studio, PlayMemories
Online, PlayMemories Mobile and PlayMemories Camera
Apps are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony
Corporation. "Xperia" is a trademark or registered
trademark of Sony Mobile Communications AB. PlayStation
is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment
Inc. AVCHD and AVCHD Progressive are trademarks of
Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. SD Logo,
SDHC Logo and SDXC Logo are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.
HDMI, HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface
are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing
LLC in the United States and other countries. iMovie is a
trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S.
and other countries. Works with iMovie is a trademark of
Apple Computer, Inc. The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Identifier
Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other company and
product names mentioned herein are used for identification
purposes only and may be the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners. InfoLithium is a lithium
battery pack which can exchange data with compatible
electronic equipment about its energy consumption. Sony
recommends that you use the battery pack with electronic
equipment bearing the mark. Screen displays are simulated.
Simulated effects are used to illustrate some functions.
The computer environment must also satisfy the operating requirements of the OS.
* Must be installed with the above OS at delivery. Proper operation cannot be guaranteed with an upgraded OS environment.
** 64-bit and Starter Editions are not supported.The Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI)Ver.2.0 or later is required to use the
function for creating discs.
Specifications and features are based on information available
at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.
Lens support for Fast Hybrid AF
The following lenses support phase-detection AF but initially
require a firmware update (available from the Sony website)
if not included as kit lens with NEX-6: E 18-55 mm F3.5-5.6
OSS, E 55-210 mm F4-6.3 OSS, E 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 OSS,
Sonnar T* E 24 mm F1.8 ZA, E PZ 16-50 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
(does not require firmware update).
Other lenses can be used with NEX-6 but will employ only
contrast-detection AF. Additional E-mount lenses will support
phase-detection AF in the future.
1 Effective pixels (approx.)
2 PlayMemories camera app requires download with
existing Sony Entertainment Network account. Download
available in all countries/areas where Sony Entertainment
Network is available.
3 1080 60i devices.
4 Attaching Sony A-mount lens requires LA-EA1 or LA-EA2
adaptor (both sold separately). Autofocus available with
SSM and SAM series lenses.
5 Requires an active 802.11 Wi-Fi network (802.11n
recommended)or PlayMemories Mobile™ app installed
on compatible Android™ or iOS device.
System requirements of bundled software
Image Data Converter Ver. 4 PlayMemories Home™
OS*
Microsoft Windows®Macintosh Microsoft Windows®
Windows®XP** SP3,Windows
Vista®SP2,Windows 7 SP1 Mac OS®X (10.5-10.8)Windows®XP** SP3,Windows Vista®SP2, Windows 7 SP1
CPU Pentium 4 or faster Intel Core Solo/Core Duo/Core 2
Duo or faster
Pentium III 800 MHz or faster; for playing/editing
HD movies:Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster/
Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster,Intel Core 2
Duo 2.26 GHz or faster (AVC HD (FX/FH))
Memory 1 GB or more 1 GB or more 512 MB or more; for playing/editing HD movies:
1 GB or more
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