Sony ILCE-6100 Operation instructions

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ILCE-6100
Learn about convenient functions, ways of usage, and setting examples. Refer to the tutorials when setting up the camera.
Preparing and Basic operations
Preparing the camera
Setting up the camera
Setting date and time
Basic operations
Using MENU items
Using Fn (Function) button (Function menu)
Using Mode dial
Using Control wheel and Control dial
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Recalling a function using the Custom Key
Using In-Camera Guide
Other buttons and dials
Still Images
Shooting still images
Movies
Shooting movies
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Setting up the camera
Here is an introduction to the camera's setup.
Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) into the camera
Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera
Attaching a lens
Attaching the strap onto the camera.
Attaching the eyepiece cup
Inserting the battery pack/memory card (sold separately) into the camera
Inserting the battery pack
Open the battery/memory card cover.
Insert the battery pack while pressing the lock lever (A) with the tip of the battery until the battery locks into place.
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Insert the memory card.
With the notched corner facing in the direction illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Insert the memory card
correctly. Not doing so may cause a malfunction.
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Hint
When you use a memory card with the camera for the first time, it is recommended that you format the card on the camera for more
stable performance of the memory card. 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.
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Inserting/removing a memory card
Memory cards that can be used
When using microSD memory cards or Memory Stick Micro media with this camera, be sure to use the appropriate adaptor.
SD memory cards
Recording format Supported memory card
Still Images SD/SDHC/SDXC card
AVCHD SD/SDHC/SDXC card (Class 4 or faster, or U1 or faster)
XAVC S
4K 60Mbps*
HD 50Mbps or lower*
HD 60Mbps
SDHC/SDXC card (Class 10, or U1 or faster)
XAVC S
4K 100Mbps*
HD 100Mbps
SDHC/SDXC card (U3)
* Including when recording proxy movies at the same time
Memory Stick media
Recording format Supported memory card
Still Images Memory Stick PRO Duo
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
AVCHD Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2)
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
XAVC S
4K 60Mbps*
HD 50Mbps or lower*
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
Close the cover.
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HD 60Mbps
XAVC S
4K 100Mbps*
HD 100Mbps
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* Including when recording proxy movies at the same time
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Inserting/removing a memory card
Notes on memory card
Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera
Turn the power off.
Turn off the camera before charging the battery.
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Charging the battery pack
Connect the camera with the battery pack inserted to the AC Adaptor (supplied) using the micro USB cable (supplied), and connect the
AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket).
Charging time (Full charge): The charging time is approximately 150 min.
The charge lamp turns off when charging is completed.
* The type of the AC Adaptor may differ depending on the country/region.
Charge lamp on the camera (orange)
Lit: Charging
Off: Charging finished
Flashing: Charging error or charging paused temporarily because the camera is not within the proper temperature range
Hint
The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a micro USB cable.
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Charging by connecting to a computer
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Attaching a lens
Turn off the camera before attaching or removing the lens.
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Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera
Battery life and number of recordable images
Remove the body cap and the lens cap.
Remove the body cap (A) from the camera and the rear lens cap (B) from the rear of the lens.
It is recommended that you attach the front lens cap when you have done shooting.
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Attaching a lens
Mount the lens by aligning the two white index marks (mounting indexes) on the lens and camera.
Hold the camera with the lens mount facing down to prevent dust and debris from entering the camera.
While pushing the lens lightly toward the camera, turn the lens slowly in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into the locked position.
Be sure to hold the lens straight when attaching it.
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Attaching/removing a lens
Cleaning Mode
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Attaching the strap onto the camera.
Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera.
Attaching the eyepiece cup
It is recommended that you attach the eyepiece cup when you intend to use the viewfinder.
Match the bottom side of the eyepiece cup to the viewfinder, and attach it by pushing the top side of the eyepiece cup in.
To remove the eyepiece cup, grasp it on the left and right sides and pull it down.
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Setting date and time
The setting screen for language, date and time is displayed automatically when you turn on this product for the first time, initialize this product or
when the internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged.
To reset the date and time after the date and time setting is finished, select MENU → (Setup) → [Date/Time Setup] to open the setting
screen for date and time.
Use the top/bottom/right/left side of the control wheel and the center button to adjust settings.
Date/time setup when turning on the camera for the first time or after initializing the camera
Readjusting the date and time
Date/time setup when turning on the camera for the first time or after initializing the
camera
Turn on the camera.
Turn the ON/OFF (power) switch to ON.
The language setting screen will appear and then setting screen for date and time will appear.
Select your language, and then press the center of the control wheel. Check that [Enter] is selected on the screen, then press the
center.
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Setting Area
Select your desired geographic location, and then press the center.
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Setting [Daylight Savings]
Select [Daylight Savings] by pressing the top/bottom of the control wheel, then press the center.
Select [On] or [Off] by pressing the top/bottom of the control wheel, then press the center.
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Setting date and time
Select [Date/Time] by pressing the top/bottom of the control wheel, then press the center.
The [Date/Time] setting screen will appear.
Select an item to set by pressing the right/left side of the control wheel.
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Setting date and time
Readjusting the date and time
Adjust the numeric value by pressing the top/bottom of the control wheel.
Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM when you set [Date/Time].
Press the center of the control wheel when the adjustment is finished.
Selects the date and time display format.
Select [Date Format] by pressing the top/bottom of the control wheel, then press the center.
Select the order of the date by pressing the top/bottom of the control wheel, then press the center.
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Exit settings
Select [Enter] by pressing the top/bottom of the control wheel, then press the center.
The date and time setting is finished.
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Date/Time Setup
Displaying the menu screen
Turn on the camera, then press the MENU button. The menu screen will appear.
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Selecting [Date/Time Setup]
Select (Setup) → [Date/Time Setup] using the top/bottom/right/left side of the control wheel, then press the center.
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Readjusting the date and time
Select [Date/Time] by pressing the top/bottom of the control wheel, then press the center.
Select the setting item by pressing the right/left side of the control wheel. Then change the numeric values by pressing the top/bottom
of the control wheel.
Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM when you set [Date/Time].
When each setting item is adjusted, press the center of the control wheel.
The date and time setting is finished.
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Using MENU items
You can change settings related to all the camera operations including shooting, playback, and operating method. You can also execute camera
functions from the MENU.
Displaying the menu screen
Turn on the camera, then press the MENU button.
The menu screen will appear.
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Select the item to be set, then confirm the setting value.
Select the desired menu item by pressing the top/bottom/left/right sides of the control wheel or by turning the control wheel, and then press
the center of the control wheel.
Select an item to set, and then select the desired value using the control wheel. Press the center to confirm your selection.
Here we explain the procedures to change [ JPEG Quality] from [Fine] to [Extra fine].
Select [ JPEG Quality] using the top/bottom/right/left side of the control wheel, then press the center.
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Using the control wheel
Select [Extra fine] by pressing the top/bottom of the control wheel, then press the center.
[ JPEG Quality] is set to [Extra fine].
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Using Fn (Function) button (Function menu)
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.
Displaying the Function menu screen at the bottom of the monitor
Turn on the camera, then press the Fn (function) button.
The Function menu screen will appear at the bottom of the monitor.
Hint
When the screen mode is [For viewfinder], press the DISP button on the control wheel repeatedly to display a screen mode other
than [For viewfinder].
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Selecting a function and changing it to the desired setting
Select the desired function by pressing the top/bottom/left/right sides of the control wheel.
After selecting the desired function, turn the control wheel to select the desired setting, then press the center to confirm.
Here we explain the procedures to change [Focus Mode] from [Automatic AF] to [Continuous AF].
Select [Focus Mode] by pressing the top/bottom/right/left side of the control wheel.
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Using Fn (Function) button (Function menu)
After selecting [Focus Mode], turn the control wheel to select [Continuous AF].
Press the center of the control wheel to confirm.
[Focus Mode] is now set to [Continuous AF].
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Using Mode dial
You can switch the shooting mode according to the subject or purpose of shooting.
Setting shooting modes using the mode dial
Turn the mode dial to select the desired shooting mode.
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Available functions
Shooting with automatic scene recognition
Various settings are determined automatically, such as exposure (shutter speed and aperture).
(Auto Mode):
Allows you to shoot still images of any subject under any condition with good results by setting the values determined appropriate by
the camera.
SCN (Scene Selection):
Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene.
Shooting with preferred settings
You can set various functions using MENU.
P (Program Auto):
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value (F value)). Also you can
select various settings using the menu.
A (Aperture Priority):
Allows you to adjust the aperture and shoot when you want to blur the background, etc.
S (Shutter Priority):
Allows you to shoot fast-moving subjects etc., by manually adjusting the shutter speed.
M (Manual Exposure):
Allows you to shoot still images with the desired exposure by adjusting the exposure (both the shutter speed and the aperture value (F
value)).
MR (Memory recall):
Allows you to shoot an image after recalling often-used modes or numeric settings registered in advance.
Shooting with other shooting modes
(Movie):
Allows you to change the exposure mode for movie recording.
(S&Q Motion):︓
Allows you to shoot slow-motion and quick-motion movies.
(Sweep Panorama):
Allows you to shoot a panoramic image by compositing the images.
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List of mode dial functions
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Using Control wheel and Control dial
Using the control wheel
Using the Control dial
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 and 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 Control dial
You can quickly adjust the settings for each shooting mode.
The following describes the procedures for when the shooting mode is set to [M].
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: Select the desired aperture value by turning the control dial.
: Select the desired shutter speed by turning the control wheel.
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