Sony Alpha NEX-6L User manual

16.1 MP APS-C size HD image sensor
The same sensor format that Sony builds into the full-sized DSLRs. With 13 times the area of the
typical point-and-shoot image sensor, APS-C makes the dierence between “snapshots” and
“photographs,” delivering an exceptional combination of high resolution, high sensitivity and
gorgeous, blurred backgrounds.
Fast Hybrid AF
Sony’s advanced Fast Hybrid AF combines two technologies for outstanding performance:
Phase detection AF for quick response that is ideal when tracking fast-moving subjects and
contrast-detection AF for added precision. A perfect match that delivers optimal Auto Focus for
fast, precise focusing in any scene.
XGA Tru-Finder™ OLED
There’s never been anything quite like the Tru-Finder™ OLED electronic viewnder. For size,
speed and brightness even aer sunset, this is a gem. This eye-level, through-the-lens, viewnder
begins with 2359K dots for amazing resolution and high contrast ratio for incredible depth. OLED
reduces motion blur to a bare minimum. You can also see the results of camera adjustments in
real time with superb color and detail.
Wi-Fi® Sharing
Wi-Fi® capability – a rst for Alpha-series – lets users transfer photos directly to smartphones and
tablets with the PlayMemories Mobile™ app. Wi-Fi capability allows for sharing, viewing and
saving photos for expanded photo-shooting enjoyment. Photos can be easily transferred to
smartphones and tablets, viewed on large screen TVs or saved to PC’s.11
Advanced Control Dial
New Advanced Mode control dial and Quick Navi work together to assure a quick and intuitive
operation comparable to DSLR cameras. Dedicated Fn (function) button combines with the
mode dial to greatly facilitate operation and speed getting the shot.
New Multi-Interface Shoe
Unlike conventional cameras, the NEX-6 features a newly developed Multi-Interface Shoe that
dramatically expands compatibility with Handycam® accessories, thus raising the potential for
photo/movie shooting.
Built-in GN6 Pop-up Flash2
A built-in Guide Number 6 ash is located on top of the camera.2 It is ideal for shooting in dimly lit
settings and can be used as a ll ash when shooting in bright sunshine or to produce catch lights
in portraits. The ash combines with ultra-high ISO 2500 and a large APS-C HD CMOS sensor for
stunningly beautiful low-light photos.
Picture Eect mode
There are 11 picture eects modes to choose from: Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro
Photo, Partial Color (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow), So High-key, High Contrast Monochrome,
Toy Camera (Normal, Cool, Warm, Green, Magenta), So Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone
Monochrome, and Miniature. Each is unique and each gives you a new and exciting way to
make your images and videos pop.
Photo Creativity interface
NEX-6L/B Compact Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
Who says you can't have it all? The NEX-6 features a wish list of features
and still ts in your pocket. And it's fast, too. Make quick changes with
a handy DSLR-like dial. Focus and track fast-moving subjects with the
speed and accuracy of phase and contrast detection. It even shoots
16.1MP photos at a blistering up to 10fps. It's the end of compromise as
we know it.

The Photo Creativity interface enables you to easily enjoy the creative expression of SLR-quality
digital imaging without the complicated settings. Changes can be easily made using the control
dial with results seen in real time on the LCD. Settings include; Background Defocus, Brightness,
Color, Vividness and most Picture Eects.
Auto Portrait Framing
Simply photograph a person and Auto Portrait Framing will save an additional, optimally framed
image in portrait or landscape orientation. Combining Face Detection and By Pixel Super
Resolution technologies with rule of thirds, Auto Portrait Framing provides beautifully composed
and appealingly balanced full resolution portraits.
Clear Image Zoom
Utilizing Sony’s exclusive By Pixel Super Resolution Technology, Clear Image Zoom increases the
eective focal length of your lens up to 2x by digitally magnifying the center of your image with
nearly imperceptible degradation. It virtually doubles the eective focal length of whatever lens
you’re using providing greater shooting exibility.
Convenient USB charging
Easily recharge the camera via USB charging. Simply connect the bundled USB cable
and recharge the battery without removing it from the camera, either via AC outlet or PC
connection.
Full HD Movies1 at 60p/60i/24p
Capture HD Movies in your choice of super-smooth 60p, standard 60i or cinematic 24p, all at Full
HD 1920x1080 resolution.1 AVCHD™ codec delivers stunning picture quality. MP4 codec oers
smaller les for easier upload to the web.
Auto HDR built into camera
High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography captures more scene contrast than a single exposure
can handle by combining the best highlight detail from one shot and the best shadow detail
from another for one incredible shot. Until recently, you needed a computer and editing
soware. Sony builds HDR in. Handles severe backlighting and other high-contrast scenes.
Captures in a split second. (Recommended for still subjects.)
6-image layering
The camera leverages the large, APS-C image sensor and captures six images in a fraction of
a second. The camera then combines the data from the 6 dierent images up to ISO 25600
to create a single image. This method is used to control blur in Anti-Motion Blur mode or to get
cleaner, sharper nighttime pictures in Hand-held Twilight mode.
Sweep Panorama™ Technology
Capture expansive landscapes automatically. Press the shutter, sweep vertically or horizontally.
The camera does the rest, continuously shooting images and stitching them together. Up to 23
MP image size. Up to 202 degrees maximum sweep angle (16mm focal length).
Anti Motion Blur mode
Corrects for subject movement to capture amazingly clean and sharp images in low light. The
camera leverages the large, APS-C image sensor and captures six images in a fraction of a
second. Combining the data from all six creates a single image that minimizes subject blur.
Intelligent Auto Focus
Pre-focuses as you compose the shot, further reducing focusing time to a bare minimum.
Peaking AF display
The Peaking AF display makes precise manual focusing much easier by highlighting the edges
that are in focus in your choice of three colors (white, red, or yellow). This is especially helpful
during macro or portrait photography where your focal plane can make or break your shot.
Manual Focus Assist
Greatly magnies the viewnder image when you touch the focus ring, making it easy to get
razor-sharp images. Works with E-mount lenses only.
Enhanced Tracking Focus

Tracking Focus continuously tracks a user-designated subject and is now more eective
at tracking people. If the subject turns away from the camera, face-detection tracking
automatically switches to subject tracking and continues tracking.
Face Detection technology
The camera can automatically detect up to eight individual faces and adjust focus, exposure,
white balance and ash to help deliver crisp, properly lit images of family and friends. Can
prioritize children or adults.
Smile Shutter™ technology
Captures a smile the moment it happens. Simply select the Smile Shutter™ mode and the
camera takes the picture automatically. You can prioritize children or adults and adjust the smile
sensitivity.
D-Range Optimizer (DRO)
Improves results with backlit subjects and recovers details hidden in shadows. Settings include
Auto, Level with a choice of ve operating levels and O.
Creative Styles
(6 modes)
Control how the camera processes your images with six nishing styles: Standard, Vivid, Portrait,
Landscape, Sunset and B&W. You can even ne-tune contrast, saturation, and sharpness to your
personal taste.
PhotoTV HD compatibility8
Optimizes compatible BRAVIA® televisions for gorgeous display of digital pictures.8
MS Duo/ SD slot
For cost-eective, convenient storage and sharing of your images, the camera accepts
Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ and SD/SDHC media (Class 4 or higher
recommended), (Memory card is required, all are sold separately).
Anti-dust sensor
Anti-Dust Technology helps keep the CMOS sensor clean, resulting in consistently clear
pictures. First a static-free coating on the sensor's low-pass lter helps repel dust. Then vibration
automatically dislodges dust from the sensor.
Specications
Camera
Lens Compatibility Sony E-mount lenses
Camera Type Sony E-mount interchangeable lens digital camera with built-in ash
Imaging Sensor
Imaging Sensor Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor (23.5 X 15.6mm)
Processor BIONZ™ image processor
Anti Dust Charge protection coating on Optical Filter and ultrasonic vibration mechanism
Pixel Gross Approx. 16.7 megapixels
Eective Picture Resolution Approx. 16.1 megapixels
Focal Length Conversion Factor 1.5x
Color Filter System RGB primary color lters
Recording
Media Type Memory Stick PRO Duo™, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™, SD memory card, SDHC
memory card, SDXC memory card
Color Space sRGB, AdobeRGB
Still Image Mode JPEG (Standard, Fine), RAW, RAW+JPEG
Still Image Size 16:9 L: 4912 x 2760 (14M), M: 3568 x 2000 (7.1M), S: 2448 x 1376 (3.4M)

Still Image Size 3:2 L: 4912 x 3264 (16M),M: 3568 x 2368 (8.4M),S: 2448 x 1624 (4M)
Panorama Still Image Size
Horizontal Wide: 12,416 x 1,856 (23M),
Vertical : 5,536 x 2,160 (12M),
Horizontal Std: 8,192 x 1,856 (15M),
Vertical Std: 3,872 x 2,160 (8.4M)
Video Format AVCHD Ver. 2.0 (Progressive), AVCHD, MP4
Video Mode
AVCHD:
PS - 1920 x 1080/60p@28Mbps
FX - 1920 x 1080/60i@24Mbps
FH - 1920 x 1080/60i@17Mbps
FX - 1920 x 1080/24p@24Mbps
FH - 1920 x 1080/24p@17Mbps
MP4:
HD - 1440 x 1080/ 30fps@12Mbps
VGA - 640 x 480/ 30fps@3Mbps
Audio Format Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, 2ch
Microphone/Speaker Built-in stereo microphones / Built-in, monaural speaker (volume settings in 8 steps
between 0 and 7)
Still Image File Format JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3
format)
Optics/Lens
Lens Type E-mount 16-50mm F3.5-5.6
Lens Mount Type Sony E-mount lenses
Aperture (Max.) f/3.5-5.6
Aperture (Min.) f/22-36
Digital Zoom Approx. 4x (still images and movie) Smart Zoom (M: approx. 1.4x, S:approx. 2x)
Smart Zoom® Technology M: approx. 1.4x, S:approx. 2x
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) 24mm-75mm (35mm equivalent)
Filter Diameter 40.5mm
Lens Groups-Elements 8 groups, 9 elements (4 aspheric surfaces)
Minimum Focus Distance 9.8" (0.25m)
Angle of View 83o - 32o
Aperture Blade 7 blades (Circular aperture)
Aspheric Elements (4 aspheric surfaces)
Dimensions (Max. Diameter x
Length) 2-5/8" x 1-13/16 (64.7 x 29.9mm)
Distance Encoder Yes
Exterior Finish Black
Internal Motor Yes (Stepping motor)
Lens Weight 4.1 oz (116g)
Maximum Magnication 0.215x
Steady Shot Mode:Active Lens-based Image Stabilization (OSS)
Viewnder
Type 1.3 cm (0.5 type) Electronic viewnder. 2,359,296 dots. Approx. 23mm from the
eyepiece, 21mm from the eyepiece frame at -1m-1(diopter). Display: Basic info,
levels, histogram. Brightness control: Auto, Manual (3 steps between -1 and 1)
Diopter Adjustment -4m-1 to +1.0m-1 (diopter)
Field of View 100% coverage
LCD Display
LCD Type 3.0" (7.5cm) wide type TFT (921,600 dots)
Angle Adjustment Up: Approx. 90 degrees, Down: Approx. 45 degrees
Brightness Control Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode

Real-time image adjustment
display On/O
Peaking Yes (Level setting: High/Mid/Low/O, Color: White/Red/Yellow)
Customization Graphic display/Display all info/Big font size display/No display info/Levels/
Histogram/Viewnder
Focus Control
Focus System Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF) with "Exmor" APS HD
CMOS sensor
Focus Points 99 points (phase-detection AF), 25 points (contrast-detection AF)
AF Modes AF-S: Single-shot AF, AF-C: Continuous AF
Focus Area Multi Point (99 points(phase-detection AF), 25 points(contrast-AF)), Center-
weighted, Flexible Spot
Focus Sensitivity 0 EV to +20 EV (at ISO100 conversion with F2.8 lens attached)
Manual Focus Assist Yes MF assist (4.8x, 9.6x)
Focus Features Predictive control, Focus lock, Eye-Start AF (with LA-EA2(Sold separately)
AF Illuminator Built-in, LED type (with a range of approx. 0.3-3.0m (with E PZ16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
attached))
Exposure System
Picture Eect(s) 11 types (15 variations): Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial
Color (R,G,B,Y), High Contrast Mono, Toy Camera, So High-key, So Focus, HDR
Painting, Rich-tone Mono, Miniature
Auto Exposure Lock AE is locked when the shutter button is half pressed (ON/OFF is available in MENU)
Creative Style Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W (Contrast (-3 to +3steps),
Saturation(-3 to +3steps), Sharpness(-3 to +3steps))
Exposure Bracketing With 1/3, 2/3, 1, 2, 3EV increments, 3 frames
Exposure Compensation Still images: +/- 3.0EV (1/3EV steps), Movies: +/- 2.0EV (1/3EV steps)
Exposure Settings iAUTO, Superior Auto, Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed
priority (S), Manual (M), Sweep Panorama, Scene Selection
ISO Still images: Auto (ISO 100-3200), Selectable (ISO 100-25600)
Movies: Auto (ISO 100-3200), Selectable (ISO 100-6400)
Metering 1200-zone evaluative metering
Metering Modes Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Metering Sensitivity 0EV-20EV, (at ISO 100 equivalent with F2.8 lens)
Noise Reduction Long Exposure NR: (On/O, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 second) High
ISO NR: (High/Normal/Low)
Scene Mode(s) Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View,
Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur
White Balance Mode Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, C.Tem (2500
to 9900K), C.Filter (G7 to M7,A7 to B7), Custom
Drive System
Burst Buer
When used with SD (UHS-I compliant) memory card
Continuous shooting Hi: Extra FINE 15, FINE 24, STD 29, RAW 15, RAW+JPEG 12
Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE (8 fps): Extra FINE 20, FINE 28, STD 31,
RAW 19, RAW+JPEG 18
Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE (10 fps): Extra FINE 20, FINE 26, STD 28
When used with Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
Continuous shooting Hi: Extra FINE 14, FINE 18, STD 20, RAW 13, RAW+JPEG 11
Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE (8 fps): Extra FINE 17, FINE 20, STD 24,
RAW 17, RAW+JPEG 16
Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE (10 fps): Extra FINE 18, FINE 22, STD 24
Continuous Shooting Speed Continuous mode: max. 3 fps
Speed Priority Continuous Shooting: max. 10 fps
Drive Mode Single-shot, Continuous shooting, Speed Priority continuous shooting, Self-timer
(10/2s delay selectable), Self-timer (10/2s delay 3/5 exposures selectable),
Bracketing, Remote Cdr
Flash Sync Speed 1/160 s
Self-timer 2s or 10s delay (single, continuous 3 or 5 frames)

Shutter Speeds
Still images: 1/4000 to 30s (Bulb).
Movies: 1/4000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps) up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in Auto slow
shutter)
Shutter Type Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Flash
Flash Compensation +/- 2.0EV (1/3EV steps)
Flash Coverage FOV coverage up to 16 mm (in the focal length)
Flash Modes Autoash, Fill-ash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Rear Sync., Flash O, Wireless (with
external ash sold seperately)
Flash Type Built-in ash. Sony System Flash (Compatible with Multi Interface Shoe and Auto-
lock accessory shoe with the adaptor(ADP-MAA(Sold separately)))
Guide Number 6 (in meters at ISO 100 equivalent)
Recycling Time Approx. 4 sec.
Convenience Features
Self Timer Yes (10/2 sec delay/O selectable)
Still Image Playback Options Single, 6/12-frame index view, Enlarged display mode, Panorama (Standard),
Panorama (Wide): 34x), Auto Review, Image orientation, Slideshow, Panorama
scrolling, Folder selection, Delete, Protect
Video Playback Options Forward/Rewind
Advanced Features
Face Detection On/On (Regist. Faces)/O, Face Selection (maximum 8 detectables)
Smile Shutter™ technology Smile shutter (selectable from 3 steps)
Tracking Focus Yes (object tracking)
Advanced User Interface Easy-to-understand Graphic Display and on-screen Help Guide User-friendly
function menu
Anti Motion Blur 6-image layering
Auto High Dynamic Range Yes, (Auto Exposure Dierence, Exposure dierence Level (1.0-6.0 EV at 1.0 EV
step), o)
Shooting Tips Yes
Sweep Panorama Horizontal (Wide/Standard), Vertical (Wide/Standard)
Interface
Accessory Shoe Yes (with the adaptor ADP-MAA(Sold separately)). Features Multi Interface Shoe.
BRAVIA® Sync™ Yes, via HDMI with compatible BRAVIA HDTV
HD Output HDMI® (TypeC mini), BRAVIA Sync, Photo TV HD
Memory Card Slot Dual slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Pro-HG Duo™/PRO-HG HX Duo™ media - SD,
SDHC and SDXC memory card
PhotoTV HD Yes
USB Port(s) USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, MTP)
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.) Approx. 4 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 1 1/16" (119.9 x 66.9 x 42.6mm) (WxHxD)
Weight (Approx.) Approx. 10.1 oz (287g) (excl battery & media) Approx. 12.2 oz (345g) (w/battery &
media)
Power
Battery Type InfoLITHIUM® NP-FW50 (7.2V)
Number of Still Images Approx. 270 images (Viewnder), Approx. 360 images(LCD screen) (CIPA
standard)
Power Consumption (in Operation) Still images:approx. 2.5W(w/ E PZ16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached),
Movies:approx.3.9W(w/ E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached))
Power Consumption (in View
Finder Operation)
Still images: approx. 3.3W(with E PZ16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached), Movies:
approx.4.1W(with E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached))
Soware

Operating System Compatibility Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Mac OS X (v10.3-10.8)
Accessories
Optional Accessories AC Adaptor AC-PW20 (sold separately)
Supplied Accessories
16-50mm SELP-1650 E-mount Power Zoom Lens
NP-FW50 rechargeable battery
AC-UB10 AC adaptor
Shoulder strap
Body cap
Eyepiece cup
Micro USB cable
CD-ROM
1. Records in up to 29 minutes segments.
2. In meters, IS0 100
3. Requires 3D HDTV, HDMI cable (at least 10.2 Gbps) and active 3D glasses sold separately.
5. Attaching Sony A-mount lens requires LA-EA1 (note: Autofocus available with SSM and SAM series lenses when using LA-EA1) or LA-EA2 adaptors (sold separately).
6. Compatible with BRAVIA® Sync or Theatre Sync™ HDTVs connected via HDMI®.
7. Actual performance varies based on settings, environmental conditions, and usage. Battery capacity decreases over time and use.