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Sony A6500, Help Manual

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You can display the screen for [Send to Smartphone] by pressing this button.

Control wheel

12.

Center button

13.

For shooting: C3 button (Custom button 3)  
For viewing: 

 (Delete) button

14.

 (Playback) button

15.

 (N mark)

This mark indicates the touch point for connecting the camera and an NFC-enabled Smartphone.

NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of the short-range wireless communication
technology.

1.

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.

2.

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.

3.

Access lamp

4.

Battery/memory card cover

5.

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Summary of Contents for A6500

Page 1: ...cord the location information on the images The location information can be acquired via a smartphone Touch Focus You can select the subject to focus by the touch operation in the still image and movie recording modes ILCE 6500 Lens compatibility information This website provides the lens compatibility information Another window will open Names of parts Icons and indicators Names of parts Identify...

Page 2: ...he camera Checking the camera and the supplied items Charging the battery pack Inserting removing the battery pack Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera Charging by connecting to a computer Battery life and number of recordable images Supplying power from a wall outlet wall socket Notes on the battery pack Notes on charging the battery pack Inserting a memory card sold separ...

Page 3: ...e Auto focus Focus Area Phase detection AF Focus Standard AF MF control AF w shutter still image AF On Eye AF AF in Focus Mag still image Center Lock on AF Pre AF still image Eye Start AF still image Priority Set in AF S Priority Set in AF C AF Illuminator still image AF Area Auto Clear Disp cont AF area AF Micro Adj AF System still image Manual focus Manual Focus 3 ...

Page 4: ...elf timer Cont Cont Bracket Single Bracket Indicator during bracket shooting WB bracket DRO Bracket Bracket Settings Using touch functions Touch Operation Touch Focus Touch Pad Area Set Touch Pad vertical Selecting still image size image quality Image Size still image Aspect Ratio still image Quality still image Panorama Size Panorama Direction Selecting a shooting mode List of mode dial function ...

Page 5: ...anual Exposure Bulb shooting Sweep Panorama Scene Selection Recall Camera Settings1 Camera Settings2 Movie S Q Motion Adjusting the exposure modes metering modes Exposure Comp Dial Wheel Ev Comp Exposure Set Guide Exposure step Metering Mode Spot Metering Point AE lock AEL w shutter still image Exposure Std Adjust Exp comp set Zebra Correcting brightness and contrast D Range Opt DRO Auto HDR 5 ...

Page 6: ... Priority Set in AWB Capturing a basic white color in Custom Setup mode Selecting an effect mode Creative Style Picture Effect Soft Skin Effect still image Auto Obj Framing still image Color Space still image Shutter settings Release w o Lens Release w o Card Silent Shooting still image e Front Curtain Shut Reducing blur SteadyShot SteadyShot Settings Lens compensation Lens Comp Shading Comp Lens ...

Page 7: ... Exchanging Face Registration Delete Using the flash Using flash Red Eye Reduction Flash Mode Flash Comp FEL lock Wireless flash shooting Recording movies Shooting movies Movie recording formats File Format movie Record Setting movie S Q Settings Dual Video REC Audio Recording Audio Level Display Audio Rec Level Wind Noise Reduct Picture Profile Gamma Disp Assist Auto Slow Shut movie 7 ...

Page 8: ...tion Rotating an image Rotate Playing back panoramic images Playing back movies Volume Settings Photo Capture Playing back images on the image index screen Image Index Switching between still images and movies View Mode Playing back images using slideshow Slide Show Protecting data Protecting images Protect Designating images for printing DPOF Specify Printing Specify Printing Deleting images Dele...

Page 9: ...stomizing the functions of the dial Dial Wheel Setup Dial Wheel Lock Checking images before after recording Auto Review Aperture Preview Shot Result Preview Live View Display Monitor viewfinder settings Grid Line FINDER MONITOR Deactivate Monitor Monitor Brightness Viewfinder Bright Finder Color Temp Finder Frame Rate still image Display Quality Bright Monitoring Memory card settings Format File N...

Page 10: ...olution HDMI Settings 24p 60p Output movie Only for 1080 60i compatible models HDMI Settings HDMI Info Display HDMI Settings TC Output movie HDMI Settings REC Control movie HDMI Settings CTRL FOR HDMI USB Connection USB LUN Setting USB Power Supply PC Remote Settings Still Img Save Dest PC Remote Settings RAW J PC Save Img Language Date Time Setup Area Setting Copyright Info Version Certification ...

Page 11: ...lling the camera using an iPhone or iPad SSID Transferring images to a Smartphone Send to Smartphone Sending images to an Android smartphone NFC One touch Sharing Transferring images to a computer Send to Computer Transferring images to a TV View on TV Reading location information from a smartphone Loc Info Link Set Changing the wireless connection settings Airplane Mode Wi Fi Settings WPS Push Wi...

Page 12: ...ming the account information of PlayMemories Camera Apps Using a computer Recommended computer environment Software for Mac computers Importing images for use on a computer PlayMemories Home Installing PlayMemories Home Connecting the camera to a computer Importing images to the computer without using PlayMemories Home Disconnecting the camera from the computer Developing RAW images Image Data Con...

Page 13: ...Aspect Ratio still image Panorama Size Panorama Direction Long Exposure NR still image High ISO NR still image Color Space still image Lens Comp Shading Comp Lens Comp Chro Aber Comp Lens Comp Distortion Comp Switching the auto mode Auto Mode Scene Selection S Auto Img Extract Drive Mode Bracket Settings Recall Camera Settings1 Camera Settings2 Memory Camera Settings1 Camera Settings2 Focus Mode P...

Page 14: ...ISO AUTO Min SS Metering Mode Spot Metering Point Exposure step AEL w shutter still image Exposure Std Adjust Flash Mode Flash Comp Exp comp set Red Eye Reduction White Balance Priority Set in AWB D Range Opt DRO Auto HDR Creative Style Picture Effect Picture Profile Soft Skin Effect still image Focus Magnifier Focus Magnif Time AF in Focus Mag still image 14 ...

Page 15: ...Movie S Q Motion File Format movie Record Setting movie S Q Settings Dual Video REC AF drive speed movie AF Track Sens movie Auto Slow Shut movie Audio Recording Audio Rec Level Audio Level Display Wind Noise Reduct Marker Display movie Marker Settings movie Silent Shooting still image e Front Curtain Shut Release w o Lens Release w o Card SteadyShot SteadyShot Settings Clear Image Zoom Digital Zo...

Page 16: ...Key PB Function Menu Set Dial Wheel Setup Dial Wheel Ev Comp MOVIE Button Dial Wheel Lock Audio signals Wireless Send to Smartphone Send to Computer View on TV Calling up an application using One touch NFC Airplane Mode Wi Fi Settings WPS Push Wi Fi Settings Access Point Set Wi Fi Settings Disp MAC Address Wi Fi Settings SSID PW Reset Bluetooth Settings Loc Info Link Set Edit Device Name 16 ...

Page 17: ...ges automatically Display Rotation Playing back images using slideshow Slide Show Rotating an image Rotate Enlarging an image being played back Playback zoom Protecting images Protect Specify Printing Specify Printing Photo Capture Setup Monitor Brightness Viewfinder Bright Finder Color Temp Gamma Disp Assist Volume Settings Upload Settings Eye Fi Tile Menu Mode Dial Guide Delete confirm Display Q...

Page 18: ...HDMI Settings TC Output movie HDMI Settings REC Control movie HDMI Settings CTRL FOR HDMI 4K Output Sel movie USB Connection USB LUN Setting USB Power Supply PC Remote Settings Still Img Save Dest PC Remote Settings RAW J PC Save Img Language Date Time Setup Area Setting Copyright Info Format File Number Set File Name Select REC Folder New Folder Folder Name Recover Image DB Display Media Info Ver...

Page 19: ... Setting Reset Precautions This product Precautions On cleaning Cleaning the image sensor Cleaning Mode Number of recordable images Recordable movie times Using the AC Adaptor battery charger abroad AVCHD format License Trademarks If you have problems Troubleshooting Warning messages 19 ...

Page 20: ...tter button 1 Remote sensor 2 Wi Fi antenna built in 3 ON OFF Power switch 4 Self timer lamp AF illuminator 5 Lens release button 6 Microphone 7 Mount 8 Image sensor 9 Lens contacts 10 Do not cover this part during movie recording Doing so may cause noise or lower the volume Do not touch this part directly 20 ...

Page 21: ...ignal 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...

Page 22: ...lti Micro USB Terminal This terminal supports Micro USB compatible devices 10 Charge lamp 11 HDMI micro jack 12 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 13 For details on compatible accessories for the multi interface shoe and the...

Page 23: ...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 4 Diopter adjustment dial Adjust the diopter adjustment dial according to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder If it is hard ...

Page 24: ...tandard of the short range wireless communication technology 1 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 2 Tripod socket hole Use a tripod with a screw less than 5 5 m...

Page 25: ...4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Memory card slot 6 Battery lock lever 7 Battery insertion slot 8 25 ...

Page 26: ...5 mm F3 5 5 6 OSS supplied with ILCE 6500M 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Lens hood index 1 Focusing ring 2 Zoom ring 3 Focal length scale 4 Focal length index 5 Lens contacts 6 Lens Hood 7 Focus mode switch 8 Mounting index 9 Do not touch this part directly 26 ...

Page 27: ...nd 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 t...

Page 28: ...12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Press the MENU button to display the menu items 1 Select the desired setting you want to adjust using 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 icon at the top of the screen and press the left right side of the control wheel to move to another MENU item 2 Select ...

Page 29: ... 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 A to adjust settings Press the DISP button repeatedly to display a screen mode other than For viewfinder and then press the Fn Function button 1 Select the desired function by pressing the top bottom left right side of the control wheel 2 Select the de...

Page 30: ...Related Topic Function Menu Set 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 30 ...

Page 31: ...guide A to adjust settings MENU Camera Settings2 DISP Button Monitor For viewfinder then select Enter 1 Press the DISP on the control wheel to set the screen mode to For viewfinder 2 Press the Fn button to switch to the Quick Navi screen The displayed contents and their positions in the illustrations are just guidelines and may differ from the actual displays Auto mode Scene Selection mode P A S M...

Page 32: ...not adjustable When using Creative Style or Picture Profile some of the setup tasks can be accomplished only on a designated screen Related Topic Switching the screen display while shooting during playback 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 32 ...

Page 33: ...f the AF MF AEL switch lever When you move the AF MF AEL switch lever A to the AF MF position and press the button B 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 Related Topic AF MF control AE lock 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 33 ...

Page 34: ...ey the character type will switch between alphabet letters numerals and symbols 2 Keyboard Each time you press this key the characters corresponding to that key will be displayed one by one in order For example If you want to enter abd Press the key for abc once to display a select 5 Move cursor and press the key for abc twice to display b press the key for def once to display d 3 Finalize Finaliz...

Page 35: ...α6500 List of icons on the screen The displayed contents and their positions shown below are just a guideline and may differ from the actual display Monitor mode Viewfinder mode In Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode P A S M Sweep Panorama mode For playback 35 ...

Page 36: ...ploading status 100 Remaining number of recordable images Aspect ratio of still images 24M 20M 12M 10M 6 0M 5 1M Image size of still images Image quality of still images Frame rate of movies Record setting of movies Bluetooth connection available Bluetooth connection unavailable 100 Remaining battery Remaining battery warning USB power supply 1 36 ...

Page 37: ...rheating warning Database file full Database file error Smart Zoom Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom View Mode 100 0003 Folder number File number Protect File format of movies DPOF DPOF set Dual Video REC PC Remote Silent Shooting Bright Monitoring Copyright information writing on Gamma Disp Assist Auto object framing image 120fps 60fps 30fps 15fps 8fps 4fps 100fps 50fps 25fps 12fps 6fps 3fps 2fps 1fp...

Page 38: ... temperature Color filter D Range Optimizer Auto HDR 3 3 3 Creative Style Contrast saturation and sharpness Picture Effect Smile detection sensitivity indicator Picture Profile Copyright information exists for image Silent Shooting Finder Frame Rate 2 Lock on AF Guide display for Center button Lock on AF Select Focus Point On Off Guide display for setting Focus Area Focus Cancel Guide display for ...

Page 39: ...SO sensitivity Exposure Setting Guide AE lock FEL lock Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator Histogram Location information 90 44 55 N 233 44 55 W Latitude longitude information Digital level gauge Audio level DRO Auto HDR Auto HDR image warning Picture Effect error 2016 1 1 10 37AM Date of recording 3 7 File number Number of images in the view mode REC Control Spot metering area 00 00 00 00 ...

Page 40: ...4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 00 00 00 00 User Bit 40 ...

Page 41: ...ng information display changes The displayed contents and their position are just a guideline and may differ from the actual display During shooting Monitor Display All Info No Disp Info Histogram Level For viewfinder Display All Info During shooting Viewfinder Level No Disp Info Histogram Level During playback Monitor Viewfinder Display Info Histogram No Disp Info Display Info If the image has fl...

Page 42: ... set separately Look through the viewfinder to set the display settings for the viewfinder Histogram is not displayed during panorama shooting The information in the histogram display does not indicate the final photograph It is information about image displayed on the screen The final result depends on the aperture value etc The histogram display is extremely different between shooting and playba...

Page 43: ...Related Topic DISP Button Monitor Finder Grid Line Marker Display movie 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 43 ...

Page 44: ...tes whether the product is level in both the front back A and horizontal B directions When the product is level in both directions the indicator turns to green For viewfinder Displays information suited for shooting with the viewfinder Note If you tilt the product forward or backward by a large degree the level error will be great The product may have a margin of error of almost 1 even when the in...

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Page 46: ...ber of pieces Supplied with all models Camera 1 Power cord mains lead 1 supplied in some countries regions NP FW50 Rechargeable battery pack 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 1 Wi Fi Connection One touch NFC Guide 1 Multiple power cords may be supplied with your camera Use the appr...

Page 47: ...ILCE 6500M E 18 135 mm zoom lens 1 including front lens cap and rear lens cap Lens Hood 1 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 47 ...

Page 48: ...e the battery pack Turn off the camera and press lock lever A then remove the battery pack Be careful not to drop the battery pack Open the battery memory card cover 1 Insert the battery pack while pressing the lock lever A with the tip of the battery until the battery locks into place 2 Close the cover 3 48 ...

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Page 50: ...tely new battery pack or a battery pack that has not been used for a long time the charge lamp may flash quickly when the battery is charged If this happens remove the battery pack or disconnect the USB cable from the camera and then re insert it to recharge Do not continuously or repeatedly charge the battery pack without using it if it is already fully charged or close to fully charged Doing so ...

Page 51: ...and battery packs micro USB cables supplied and AC Adaptors supplied Related Topic Notes on the battery pack Notes on charging the battery pack Using the AC Adaptor battery charger abroad 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 51 ...

Page 52: ... USB connection has been established between the computer and the camera Doing so may cause a malfunction Before turning on off or restarting the computer or waking the computer from sleep mode disconnect the camera from the computer Proper operation cannot be guaranteed on all types of computers Charging cannot be guaranteed with a custom built computer modified computer or a computer connected t...

Page 53: ...maging Products Association DISP Display All Info Focus Mode Automatic AF One picture is taken every 30 seconds The flash strobes once for every two pictures The power is turned on and off once every ten times The number of minutes for movie shooting is based on the CIPA standard and shooting under the following conditions The image quality is set to XAVC S HD 60p 50M 50p 50M Actual shooting movie...

Page 54: ... data in the memory card may be damaged As long as the power is on the battery pack will not be charged even if the camera is connected to the AC Adaptor Under certain conditions power may be supplied from the battery pack supplementarily even if you are using the AC adaptor Do not remove the Micro USB cable while power is supplied from a wall outlet wall socket Before you remove the Micro USB cab...

Page 55: ...nge When you connect this product and a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source the laptop s battery charge may decrease Do not charge this product using the laptop computer for too long Do not turn on restart a computer wake a computer from sleep mode or turn off a computer while this product is connected to the computer via USB cable Doing so may cause a malfunction of this produ...

Page 56: ...y not be able to turn on the product or the battery pack may not be properly charged In that case clean the battery by lightly wiping off any dust using a soft cloth or a cotton swab How to store the battery pack To maintain the battery pack s function charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it in the camera at least once a year before storing it Store the battery in a cool dry place afte...

Page 57: ...battery pack is the specified type remove the battery pack replace it with a new or different one and check that the newly inserted battery is charging correctly If the newly inserted battery is charging correctly the previously inserted battery may be faulty If the charge lamp flashes even if the AC Adaptor is connected to the product and the wall outlet wall socket this indicates that charging h...

Page 58: ...ert a memory card sold separately to the product Hint Open the battery memory card cover 1 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 2 Close the cover 3 58 ...

Page 59: ...r more stable performance of the memory card To remove the memory card Open the memory card cover and make sure that the access lamp A is not lit then push in the memory card lightly once to remove it Related Topic Memory cards that can be used Notes on memory card Format 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 59 ...

Page 60: ...dled as a single file by importing them to a computer using PlayMemories Home Related Topic Notes on memory card Number of recordable images Recordable movie times 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Memory card For still images For movies MP4 AVCHD XAVC S Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2 only Mark2 only Memory Stick PRO HG Duo 1 Memory Stick Micro M2 Mark2 only Mark2 only SD memory card 2 2 ...

Page 61: ...the memory card may become damaged Do not touch the terminal section of the memory card with your hand or a metal object Do not leave the memory card within the reach of small children They might accidentally swallow it Do not disassemble or modify the memory card The memory card may be hot just after it has been used for a long time Be careful when you handle it Memory card formatted with a compu...

Page 62: ...r of the lens When shooting remove the front lens cap from the front of the lens 1 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 2 While pushing the lens lightly toward the camera turn the lens slowly in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into t...

Page 63: ... force when attaching a lens A Mount Adaptor sold separately is required to use an A mount lens sold separately When using the Mount Adaptor refer to the operating manual supplied with the Mount Adaptor When you use a lens with a tripod socket attach a tripod to the tripod socket of the lens to help balance the weight of the lens When carrying the camera with a lens attached hold both the camera a...

Page 64: ...d is attached properly the lens hood index red line matches the red index mark on the hood There may be no lens hood index on some lenses Remove the lens hood when using the flash as the lens hood blocks the flash light and may appear as a shadow on the image To store the lens hood after shooting attach the lens hood to the lens backward Related Topic Attaching removing a lens 4 689 270 12 1 Copyr...

Page 65: ...rized Sony service facility on compatible lenses When shooting movies while using an LA EA1 or LA EA3 Mount Adaptor both sold separately the Auto Focus only works when the shutter button is pressed halfway down You cannot use the AF illuminator when using an A mount lens The sound of the lens and the product in operation may be recorded during movie recording You can turn the sound off by selectin...

Page 66: ... using a Mount Adaptor and the camera is set to movie mode the Auto Focus only works when the shutter button is pressed halfway down When using a Mount Adaptor in movie mode adjust the aperture manually Available focus area When the LA EA1 LA EA3 Mount Adaptor is mounted the available focus areas are the same as for the available settings of this camera Zone Expand Flexible Spot or Lock on AF cann...

Page 67: ... changed using the operating switch on the lens When the switch on the lens is set to AF you can use MENU to change the focusing method Other lenses Can be changed using MENU Focus Mode LA EA2 Single shot AF Continuous AF DMF LA EA4 Single shot AF Continuous AF Automatic AF DMF Even if Priority Set in AF S is set to Balanced Emphasis the camera will temporarily switch to AF Even if Priority Set in...

Page 68: ...nd time or geographic location again after the date and time setting is finished select MENU Setup Date Time Setup or Area Setting Note If the date and time setting is canceled halfway the setting screen for the date and time appears every time you turn on the camera This camera does not have a function for inserting the date on images You can insert the date on images and then save and print them...

Page 69: ...Related Topic Date Time Setup Area Setting Using the control wheel PlayMemories Home Installing PlayMemories Home 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 69 ...

Page 70: ... Shoot Related Topic Custom Key Shoot Custom Key PB 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Custom Key Shoot desired key then assign the In Camera Guide function to the key The In Camera Guide function cannot be assigned to some keys 1 Select the MENU or Fn item of which you want to see descriptions then press the button to which the In Camera Guide function is assigne...

Page 71: ...dial 1 Adjust the monitor angle and hold the camera Or look through the viewfinder and hold the camera 2 When a zoom lens is mounted enlarge images by rotating the zoom ring 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus When the image is in focus a beep sounds and the indicator such as lights up 4 Press the shutter button fully down 5 MENU Camera Settings1 Focus Mode Single shot AF or Automatic...

Page 72: ...en if Focus Mode has been set to Automatic AF Related Topic List of mode dial function Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom Zoom Playing back still images Auto Review Focus Mode Focus Area 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation The focus is locked If it is difficult to focus on the desired subject set Focus Area to Center or Flexible Spot Keep pressing the shutter button halfway down and place th...

Page 73: ...nual focus from the beginning This is convenient in situations such as macro shooting Manual Focus Adjusts the focus manually If you cannot focus on the intended subject using auto focus use manual focus Focus indicator lit The subject is in focus and the focus is locked flashing The subject is not in focus lit The subject is in focus The focus will be adjusted continuously according to the moveme...

Page 74: ... you can lock the focus by pressing and holding the button that has been assigned the Focus Hold function Related Topic Direct manual focus DMF Manual Focus MF Assist still image 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 74 ...

Page 75: ...n and focus on an extremely small subject in a narrow area Expand Flexible Spot If the product cannot focus on a single selected point it uses focus points around the flexible spot as a secondary priority area for focusing Lock on AF When the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down the product tracks the subject within the selected autofocus area This setting is available only when the foc...

Page 76: ...oting settings using the control wheel press the button to which Focus Standard is assigned You can move the focusing frame quickly by touching and dragging it on the monitor Set Touch Operation to other than Off beforehand Note Focus Area is locked to Wide in the following situations Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene Selection During Smile Shutter mode The focus area may not light up during co...

Page 77: ...Related Topic Touch Operation 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 77 ...

Page 78: ...annot use the Phase Detection AF Only Contrast AF is available Phase detection AF is available only when an applicable lens is attached If you use a lens that does not support focal plane phase detection AF you cannot use Automatic AF AF Track Sens or AF drive speed Also even if you use a previously purchased applicable lens the phase detection AF might not function unless you update the lens Rela...

Page 79: ...ctivated by pressing the key The camera detects the subject positioned in the center of the screen and starts tracking by pressing the center of the control wheel When Center Lock on AF is set to Off the camera focuses on the center point Note You cannot set the Focus Standard function to Left Button Right Button or Down Button Related Topic Custom Key Shoot Custom Key PB Focus Area Center Lock on...

Page 80: ... Temporarily switches the focusing mode to auto while the AF MF button is held down and locks the focus Hint If you select AF MF Ctrl Toggle in AF MF Button under Custom Key Shoot the focusing mode remains switched even if you remove your finger from the button Note You cannot set the AF MF Control Hold function to Left Button Right Button or Down Button of the control wheel Related Topic Focus Ma...

Page 81: ...r than the shutter button lets you focus more precisely in combination with manual focusing Related Topic AF On Eye Start AF still image Pre AF still image Focus Magnifier 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 AF w shutter desired setting 1 Set AF w shutter to Off 1 MENU Camera Settings2 Custom Key Shoot assign the AF On and Focus Magnifier functions to the desired k...

Page 82: ...tter button Set AF w shutter Pre AF and Eye Start AF to Off to focus at a specific shooting distance predicting the position of the subject Related Topic Custom Key Shoot Custom Key PB AF w shutter still image Pre AF still image Eye Start AF still image 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Custom Key Shoot desired key then assign the AF On function to the key 1 Pres...

Page 83: ...ot use Eye AF such as when Focus Mode is set to Manual Focus The Eye AF function may not function very well in the following situations When the person is wearing sunglasses When the front hair covers the person s eyes In low light or back lit conditions When the eyes are closed When the person is in the shade When the person is out of focus When the person is moving too much If the person is movi...

Page 84: ...ituations In Sweep Panorama mode During movie shooting When Focus Mode is set to Continuous AF When Focus Mode is set to Automatic AF and the shooting mode is set to other than P A S M When Focus Mode is set to Automatic AF and Drive Mode is set to Cont Shooting When using a Mount Adaptor sold separately While the displayed image is being magnified the following functions are unavailable Eye AF Ce...

Page 85: ...Related Topic Focus Magnifier Custom Key Shoot Custom Key PB 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 85 ...

Page 86: ...s moving too quickly The subject is too small or too large The contrast between the subject and the background is poor It is dark The ambient light changes Lock on AF does not work in the following situations Sweep Panorama When Scene Selection is set to Hand held Twilight or Anti Motion Blur When shooting in Manual Focus mode When using the digital zoom When Record Setting is set to 120p 100p 4 6...

Page 87: ...shutter button halfway down Menu item details On Adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down Off Does not adjust focus before you press the shutter button halfway down Note Pre AF is available only when an E mount lens is mounted 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Pre AF desired setting 1 87 ...

Page 88: ...em details On Auto focusing starts when you look through the Electronic Viewfinder Off Auto focusing does not start when you look through the Electronic Viewfinder Hint Eye Start AF is available when an A mount lens and a Mount Adaptor LA EA2 LA EA4 sold separately are attached 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Eye Start AF desired setting 1 88 ...

Page 89: ...enu item details AF Prioritizes focusing The shutter will not be released until the subject is in focus Release Prioritizes the shutter s release The shutter will be released even if the subject is out of focus Balanced Emphasis Shoots with a balanced emphasis on both focusing and shutter release Related Topic Focus Mode Priority Set in AF C 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Came...

Page 90: ...s AF Prioritizes focusing The shutter will not be released until the subject is in focus Release Prioritizes the shutter s release The shutter will be released even if the subject is out of focus Balanced Emphasis Shoots with a balanced emphasis on both focusing and shutter release Related Topic Focus Mode Priority Set in AF S 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Pr...

Page 91: ...t use the AF illuminator Note You cannot use AF Illuminator in the following situations In movie mode Sweep Panorama When Focus Mode is set to Continuous AF or Automatic AF and the subject is moving when the focus indicator or lights up When Focus Magnifier is activated When Scene Selection is set to the following modes Landscape Sports Action Night Scene When a Mount Adaptor is attached The AF il...

Page 92: ...ed all the time or should disappear automatically shortly after focus is achieved Menu item details On The focus area disappears automatically shortly after focus is achieved Off The focus area is displayed all the time 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 AF Area Auto Clear desired setting 1 92 ...

Page 93: ...ocus area that is in focus Note When Focus Area is set to one of the following the frames in the area that is in focus turn green Center Flexible Spot Expand Flexible Spot When an A mount lens and a Mount Adaptor LA EA1 LA EA3 sold separately are mounted on the camera and AF System is set to Phase Detection AF Disp cont AF area is always turned on regardless of the Focus Area settings 4 689 270 12...

Page 94: ...nses for which a value has not yet been registered If is displayed as the value then a total of 30 lenses have been registered and no new lens can be registered To register a new lens attach a lens for which the registration can be erased and set its value to 0 or reset the values of all the lenses using Clear The AF Micro Adj supports Sony Minolta or Konica Minolta lenses If you perform AF Micro ...

Page 95: ... Contrast AF The focusing speed is slower Use when you cannot focus with Phase Detection AF Note When AF System is set to Contrast AF Continuous AF under Focus Mode is unavailable The following functions are unavailable when AF System is set to Phase Detection AF Zone Expand Flexible Spot and Lock on AF in Focus Area Eye AF When AF System is set to Phase Detection AF even if Priority Set in AF S i...

Page 96: ...on the viewfinder Related Topic Focus Magnifier Peaking Level MF Assist still image 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Focus Mode Manual Focus 1 Rotate the focusing ring to achieve sharp focus When you rotate the focusing ring the focus distance is displayed on the screen The focus distance may not be displayed when the Mount Adaptor sold separately is attached 2 ...

Page 97: ...lated Topic Peaking Level 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Focus Mode DMF 1 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically 2 Keep the shutter button pressed halfway down and then rotate the focusing ring to achieve a sharper focus When you rotate the focusing ring the focus distance is displayed on the screen The focus distance may not be displayed...

Page 98: ...ifier function is ended by pressing the shutter button halfway down Related Topic MF Assist still image Focus Magnif Time AF in Focus Mag still image Custom Key Shoot Custom Key PB AF MF control Touch Operation MENU Camera Settings1 Focus Magnifier 1 Press the center of the control wheel to enlarge the image and select the position you want to enlarge using top bottom left right side of the contro...

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Page 100: ...ad MF Assist is not available when a Mount Adaptor is attached Use the Focus Magnifier function instead Hint You can set how long the image is to be shown magnified by selecting MENU Camera Settings1 Focus Magnif Time Related Topic Manual Focus Direct manual focus DMF Focus Magnif Time 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 MF Assist On 1 Turn the focus ring to adjust...

Page 101: ...t or Focus Magnifier function Menu item details 2 Sec Magnifies the images for 2 seconds 5 Sec Magnifies the images for 5 seconds No Limit Magnifies the images until you press the shutter button Related Topic Focus Magnifier MF Assist still image 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Focus Magnif Time desired setting 1 101 ...

Page 102: ...to middle Low Sets the peaking level to low Off Does not use the peaking function Note Since the product recognizes sharp areas as in focus the effect of peaking differs depending on the subject and lens The outline of in focus ranges is not enhanced when the product is connected using an HDMI cable Related Topic Manual Focus Direct manual focus DMF Peaking Color 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony...

Page 103: ...anual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting Menu item details Red Enhances outlines in red Yellow Enhances outlines in yellow White Enhances outlines in white Related Topic Manual Focus Direct manual focus DMF Peaking Level 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Peaking Color desired setting 1 103 ...

Page 104: ...es while holding the shutter button down each with different degrees of brightness Single Bracket Shoots a specified number of images one by one each with a different degree of brightness WB bracket Shoots a total of three images each with different color tones according to the selected settings for white balance color temperature and color filter DRO Bracket Shoots a total of three images each at...

Page 105: ...to Off in Continuous Shooting Hi Continuous Shooting Mid or Continuous Shooting Lo mode The subject is not displayed in real time on the monitor or viewfinder when shooting in Continuous Shooting Hi mode Continuous shooting is unavailable in the following situations The shooting mode is set to Sweep Panorama The shooting mode is set to Scene Selection and a scene other than Sports Action is select...

Page 106: ...d select Single Shooting to cancel the self timer Set Audio signals to Off to mute the beep sound during self timer counting To use the self timer in bracket mode select bracket mode under drive mode then select MENU Camera Settings1 Bracket Settings Selftimer during Brkt Note The self timer is unavailable in the following situations The shooting mode is set to Sweep Panorama Sports Action under S...

Page 107: ...er Cont 5 Sec 5 Img Self timer Cont 2 Sec 3 Img Self timer Cont 2 Sec 5 Img Hint Press the shutter button again or press on the control wheel to stop the count of the self timer Press on the control wheel and select Single Shooting to cancel the self timer 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Press Drive Mode of the control wheel Self timer Cont You can also set the drive mode by selecti...

Page 108: ...speed When you adjust the exposure the exposure is shifted based on the compensated value Bracket shooting is unavailable in the following situations Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene Selection Sweep Panorama When the flash is used the product performs flash bracket shooting which shifts the amount of flash light even if Cont Bracket is selected Press the shutter button for each image Related T...

Page 109: ...ected in Manual Exposure mode the exposure is changed by adjusting the ISO value If a setting other than ISO AUTO is selected the exposure is changed by adjusting the shutter speed When you adjust the exposure the exposure is shifted based on the compensated value Bracket shooting is unavailable in the following situations Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene Selection Sweep Panorama Related Topic...

Page 110: ...3 images shifted by 0 3 EV steps Exposure compensation 0 0 EV Flash bracketing lower indicator 3 images shifted by 0 7 EV steps Flash compensation 1 0 EV Note During bracket shooting guides equal to the number of images to be shot are displayed over under the bracket indicator When you start single bracket shooting the guides will disappear one by one as the camera records images 4 689 270 12 1 Co...

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Page 112: ...Records a series of three images with large changes in the white balance within the range of 20MK 1 MK 1 is the unit that indicates the capability of color temperature conversion filters and indicates the same value as mired Note The last shot is shown on the auto review Related Topic Bracket Settings 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Select Drive Mode of the control wheel WB bracket ...

Page 113: ...nd Lv 3 DRO Bracket Hi Records a series of three images with large changes in the D Range Optimizer value Lv 1 Lv 3 and Lv 5 Note The last shot is shown on the auto review Related Topic Bracket Settings 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Select Drive Mode of the control wheel DRO Bracket You can also set the drive mode by selecting MENU Camera Settings1 Drive Mode 1 Select the desired ...

Page 114: ...o sets the number of seconds until the shutter is released if using the self timer OFF 2 Sec 5 Sec 10 Sec Bracket order Sets the order of exposure bracketing and white balance bracketing 0 0 Related Topic Cont Bracket Single Bracket WB bracket DRO Bracket 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Select Drive Mode of the control wheel select bracket shooting mode You can also set the drive mo...

Page 115: ...ch panel operations when shooting with the monitor and touch pad operations when shooting with the viewfinder Touch Panel Only Activates only the touch panel operations when shooting with the monitor Touch Pad Only Activates only the touch pad operations when shooting with the viewfinder Off Deactivates all touch operations Note Touch pad operations cannot be used with applications downloaded from...

Page 116: ... PlayMemories Camera Apps MENU Setup Touch Operation Desired setting other than Off 1 Select a Focus Area other than Flexible Spot 1 MENU Camera Settings1 Center Lock on AF Off 2 Touch the monitor When shooting with the monitor touch the subject to focus When shooting with the viewfinder you can move the position of the focus by touching and dragging on the monitor while looking through the viewfi...

Page 117: ...l Focus When using the digital zoom When using the LA EA2 or LA EA4 When using the LA EA1 or LA EA3 and the shooting mode is set to Movie The touch focus function cannot be used with applications downloaded from PlayMemories Camera Apps Related Topic Touch Operation Touch Pad Area Set Touch Pad vertical 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 117 ...

Page 118: ...by your nose etc touching the monitor Menu item details Whole Screen Uses the entire monitor as the touch pad Right 1 2 Area Uses only the right half of the monitor as the touch pad Right 1 4 Area Uses only the right quarter of the monitor as the touch pad Related Topic Touch Operation Touch Focus Touch Pad vertical 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Touch Pad Area Set desir...

Page 119: ... viewfinder in the vertical position You can prevent unintentional operations caused by your nose etc touching the monitor Menu item details On Activates touch pad operations Off Deactivates touch pad operations Related Topic Touch Operation Touch Pad Area Set 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Touch Pad vertical desired setting 1 119 ...

Page 120: ... Menu item details When Aspect Ratio is set to 3 2 L 24M 6000 4000 pixels M 12M 4240 2832 pixels S 6 0M 3008 2000 pixels When Aspect Ratio is set to 16 9 L 20M 6000 3376 pixels M 10M 4240 2400 pixels S 5 1M 3008 1688 pixels Note When Quality is set to RAW or RAW JPEG the image size for RAW images corresponds to L Related Topic Aspect Ratio still image 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation...

Page 121: ...amera ILCE 6500 α6500 Aspect Ratio still image Menu item details 3 2 Suitable for standard prints 16 9 For viewing on a high definition TV 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Aspect Ratio desired setting 1 121 ...

Page 122: ...ded Since the compression rate of Standard is higher than that of Fine the file size of Standard is smaller than that of Fine This will allow more files to be recorded on one memory card but the image quality will be lower About RAW images To open a RAW image file recorded with this camera the software Image Data Converter is needed With Image Data Converter you can open a RAW image file then conv...

Page 123: ... the Panorama Direction setting Menu item details When Panorama Direction is set to Up or Down Standard 3872 2160 Wide 5536 2160 When Panorama Direction is set to Left or Right Standard 8192 1856 Wide 12416 1856 Related Topic Sweep Panorama Panorama Direction 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Panorama Size desired setting 1 123 ...

Page 124: ...ges Menu item details Right Pan the camera from the left to the right Left Pan the camera from the right to the left Up Pan the camera from the bottom to the top Down Pan the camera from the top to the bottom Related Topic Sweep Panorama 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Panorama Direction desired setting 1 124 ...

Page 125: ...ty 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 1 2 Memory recall Allows you to shoot an image after recalling often used modes or numeric settings registered in advance Movie S Q Motion Allows you to ch...

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Page 127: ... not properly recognize the scene under certain shooting conditions Related Topic The advantages of automatic shooting About Scene Recognition Mode Dial Guide 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Turn the mode dial to Auto Mode 1 MENU Camera Settings1 Auto Mode Intelligent Auto 2 Point the camera at the subject When the camera recognized the scene the icon for the recognized scene appear...

Page 128: ...e a scene under some shooting conditions When Quality is set to RAW or RAW JPEG the product cannot create a composite image Related Topic Mode Dial Guide About Scene Recognition S Auto Img Extract Custom Key Shoot Custom Key PB The advantages of automatic shooting Set the mode dial to Auto Mode 1 MENU Camera Settings1 Auto Mode Superior Auto 2 Point the camera to the subject When the camera recogn...

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Page 130: ...es all of the images Note Even if you set S Auto Img Extract to Off with Hand held Twilight selected as the scene recognition mode one combined image is saved When the Auto Framing function is activated two images are saved even if you set S Auto Img Extract to Auto When Quality is set to RAW or RAW JPEG the shooting function will be limited 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Came...

Page 131: ...t Auto and Superior Auto Menu item details Intelligent Auto Shoots using automatic scene recognition Superior Auto Shoots automatically while reducing blurring and noise Related Topic Intelligent Auto Superior Auto 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Set the mode dial to 1 MENU Camera Settings1 Auto Mode desired setting 2 131 ...

Page 132: ... following icons and guides are displayed on the first line Portrait Infant Night Portrait Night Scene Backlight Portrait Backlight Landscape Macro Spotlight Low Light Night Scene using a tripod Hand held Twilight Image processing Cont Shooting Slow Sync Auto HDR Daylight Sync Slow Shutter Hand held Twilight Note When Smile Face Detect is set to Off the Portrait Backlight Portrait Night Portrait a...

Page 133: ... with automatic scene recognition This mode takes clear images of dark or backlit scenes Note In Superior Auto mode the recording process takes longer since the product creates a composite image In this case the shutter sound is heard multiple times but only one image is recorded For Intelligent Auto and Superior Auto mode most of the functions are set automatically and you cannot adjust the setti...

Page 134: ...hutter button pressed halfway down to adjust exposure P on the screen changes to P when you turn the control dial To cancel program shift set the shooting mode to other than Program Auto or turn off the camera Note According to the brightness of the environment the program shift may not be used Set the shooting mode to another one than P or turn off the power to cancel the setting you made When th...

Page 135: ...t the mode dial to A Aperture Priority 1 Select the desired value by turning the control dial Smaller F value The subject is in focus but objects in front of and beyond the subject are blurred Larger F value The subject and its foreground and background are all in focus If the aperture value you have set is not suitable for appropriate exposure the shutter speed on the shooting screen will blink I...

Page 136: ...s set to On and the shutter speed is 1 second s or longer noise reduction will be done after shooting for the same amount of time that the shutter was open However you cannot shoot any more while noise reduction is in progress The brightness of the image on the screen may differ from the actual image being shot Related Topic Long Exposure NR still image 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporati...

Page 137: ...o M Manual Exposure 1 Select the desired shutter speed by turning the control wheel Select the desired aperture value by turning the control dial You can switch the functions of the control dial and the control wheel using MENU Camera Settings2 Dial Wheel Setup You can also set ISO to ISO AUTO in manual exposure mode The ISO value automatically changes to achieve the appropriate exposure using the...

Page 138: ...k Note The longer the exposure time the more noise will be visible on the image After shooting noise reduction will be done for the same amount of time that the shutter was open However you cannot shoot any more while noise reduction is in progress You cannot set the shutter speed to BULB in the following situations Smile Shutter Auto HDR Picture Effect is set to HDR Painting or Rich tone Mono Mul...

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Page 140: ...Sweep Panorama 1 Point the camera at the subject 2 While pressing the shutter button halfway down aim the camera at one end of the desired panoramic composition You can change the shooting direction prior to shooting using the control dial A This part will not be shot 3 Press the shutter button fully down 4 Pan the camera to the end of the guide in the direction of the arrow on the monitor 5 140 ...

Page 141: ... situations are not suited for shooting Sweep Panorama Moving subjects Subjects that are too close to the product Subjects with continuously similar patterns such as the sky beach or a lawn Subjects with constant change such as waves or water falls Subjects with brightness widely different from its surroundings such as the sun or a light bulb The Sweep Panorama shooting may be interrupted in the f...

Page 142: ...Related Topic Panorama Size Panorama Direction 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 142 ...

Page 143: ...ng subject at a fast shutter speed so that the subject looks as if it is standing still The product shoots images continuously while the shutter button is pressed Macro Shoots close ups of the subjects such as flowers insects food or small items Landscape Shoots the entire range of a scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors Sunset Shoots the red of the sunset beautifully Set the mode dial to SCN S...

Page 144: ...reate the image reducing subject blur and noise Note Under the following settings the shutter speed is slower so use of a tripod is recommended to prevent the image from blurring Night Scene Night Portrait In the Hand held Twilight or Anti Motion Blur mode the shutter clicks 4 times and an image is recorded If you select Hand held Twilight or Anti Motion Blur with RAW or RAW JPEG the image quality...

Page 145: ...m distance that you can come close to a subject does not change even if you select Macro For the minimum in focus range refer to the minimum distance of the lens attached to the product Hint To change the scene rotate the control dial on the shooting screen and select a new scene Related Topic Using flash 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 145 ...

Page 146: ... registered to a memory card using another camera of the same model name can be recalled with this camera Note If you set Recall after completing the shooting settings the registered settings are given priority and the original settings may become invalid Check the indicators on the screen before shooting Related Topic Memory Camera Settings1 Camera Settings2 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Cor...

Page 147: ...erture Priority Aperture Priority Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually Shutter Priority Shutter Priority Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually Manual Exposure Manual Exposure Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure both the shutter speed and the aperture value manually Related Topic Shooting movies S Q Settings 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2...

Page 148: ... can perform the exposure compensation only when ISO is set to ISO AUTO Only a value between 3 0 EV and 3 0 EV with the equivalent image brightness appears on the screen when shooting If you set an exposure beyond this range the image brightness on the screen does not show the effect but it will be reflected in the recorded image Exposure Comp on the control wheel press the left right side of the ...

Page 149: ...u shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions or when you use the flash you may not be able to get a satisfactory effect Related Topic Exposure step Dial Wheel Ev Comp Exp comp set Cont Bracket Single Bracket Zebra 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 149 ...

Page 150: ...ure compensation function to the control wheel Dial Assigns the exposure compensation function to the control dial Note If you assign the exposure compensation function to the control dial the function that was originally assigned can be managed using the control wheel and vice versa When the shooting mode is set to Manual Exposure and ISO is set to ISO AUTO Dial Wheel Ev Comp is disabled 4 689 27...

Page 151: ...xposure Set Guide You can set whether to display a guide when you change the exposure Menu item details Off Does not display the guide On Displays the guide 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Exposure Set Guide desired setting 1 151 ...

Page 152: ...6500 α6500 Exposure step You can set the setting range for the shutter speed aperture and exposure compensation values Menu item details 0 3EV 0 5EV 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Exposure step desired setting 1 152 ...

Page 153: ... if the composition or the position of the subject changes Highlight Measures the brightness while emphasizing the highlighted area on the screen This mode is suitable for shooting the subject while avoiding overexposure Hint When Spot is selected and Focus Area is set to either Flexible Spot or Expand Flexible Spot while Spot Metering Point is set to Focus Point Link the spot metering point can b...

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Page 155: ...oint Link The spot metering position coordinates with the focus area Note When Focus Area is set to other than Flexible Spot or Expand Flexible Spot the spot metering position is locked to the center When Focus Area is set to Lock on AF Flexible Spot or Lock on AF Expand Flexible Spot the spot metering position coordinates to the Lock on AF start position but does not coordinate with the tracking ...

Page 156: ... exposure of the entire screen Hint If you select the MENU Camera Settings2 Custom Key Shoot AEL Button AEL toggle you can lock the exposure without holding down the button Note AEL hold and AEL toggle are not available when using zoom functions other than optical zoom 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Adjust the focus on the spot at which the exposure is adjusted 1 Switch the AF MF A...

Page 157: ... is set to Automatic AF and the product determines that the subject is moving or you shoot burst images the fixed exposure is cancelled On Fixes the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down Off Does not fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down Use this mode when you want to adjust focus and exposure separately The product keeps adjusting the exposure while sho...

Page 158: ...or Spot during using spot AEL The standard value for M M Metered Manual will be changed according to the value set in Exposure Std Adjust The value set in Exposure Std Adjust is recorded in Exif data separately from the exposure compensation value The amount of exposure standard value will not be added to the exposure compensation value If you set Exposure Std Adjust during bracketing shooting the...

Page 159: ...mbient light or just ambient light Menu item details Ambient flash Applies the exposure compensation value to control both flash light and ambient light Ambient only Applies the exposure compensation value to control ambient light only Related Topic Flash Comp 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Exp comp set desired setting 1 159 ...

Page 160: ...tness level for Zebra The settings for correct exposure confirmation and overexposure confirmation are registered to Custom1 and Custom2 respectively in the default settings To check the correct exposure set a standard value and the range for the brightness level The zebra pattern will appear on areas that fall within the range you set To check the overexposure set a minimum value for the brightne...

Page 161: ...Opt is fixed to Off The shooting mode is set to Sweep Panorama Multi Frame NR When Picture Effect is set to other than Off When Picture Profile is set to other than Off DRO Auto HDR is fixed to Off when the following modes are selected in Scene Selection Sunset Night Scene Night Portrait Hand held Twilight Anti Motion Blur The setting is fixed to D Range Optimizer Auto when Scene Selection modes o...

Page 162: ...flash light Do not change the composition before shooting Note This function is not available when the Quality is RAW or RAW JPEG Auto HDR is not available in the following shooting modes Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Sweep Panorama Scene Selection Auto HDR is not available in the following situations When Multi Frame NR is selected When Picture Effect is set to other than Off When Picture Profil...

Page 163: ... Scene Selection Sweep Panorama The higher the ISO value the more noise will appear on the images The available ISO settings will differ depending on whether you are shooting still images shooting movies or shooting slow motion quick motion movies When shooting movies ISO values between 100 and 25600 are available If the ISO value is set to a value larger than 25600 the setting is automatically sw...

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Page 165: ...t images with less noise 1 4000 30 The ISO sensitivity starts to change at the shutter speed you have set Hint The difference in shutter speed at which ISO sensitivity starts to change between Faster Fast Standard Slow and Slower is 1 EV Note If the exposure is insufficient even when the ISO sensitivity is set to ISO AUTO Maximum in ISO AUTO in order to shoot with an appropriate exposure the shutt...

Page 166: ...he optical zoom range the product automatically switches to another Zoom function than the optical zoom When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom Metering Mode is fixed to Multi When using a zoom function other than the optical zoom the following functions are not available Smile Face Detect Lock on AF Auto Obj Framing Optical zoom range Zoom images in the zoom range of a lens When ...

Page 167: ...ction than the optical zoom for movies assign Zoom to the desired button using Custom Key Shoot Related Topic Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom Zoom Zoom Setting About zoom scale 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 167 ...

Page 168: ...mera Settings2 Zoom Setting On ClearImage Zoom or On Digital Zoom 1 When a power zoom lens is mounted move the zoom lever or the zoom ring of the zoom lens to enlarge subjects When you exceed the zoom range of the optical zoom the camera automatically switches to another zoom than the optical zoom 2 When a lens other than a power zoom lens is mounted select MENU Camera Settings2 Zoom desired value...

Page 169: ...l zoom the product magnifies images within the range in which image quality does not deteriorate significantly On Digital Zoom When the zoom range of the Clear Image Zoom is exceeded the product magnifies images to the largest scale However the image quality will deteriorate Note Set Optical zoom only if you want to magnify images within the range in which image quality does not deteriorate Relate...

Page 170: ...n Aspect Ratio is 3 2 Related Topic Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom Zoom The zoom features available with this product Zoom Setting Image Size still image 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Image Size Zoom Setting Optical zoom only including smart zoom On ClearImage Zoom On Digital Zoom L 24M Approx 2 Approx 4 M 12M Approx 1 4 Approx 2 8 Approx 5 7 S 6 0M Approx 2 Approx 4 Approx 8 170 ...

Page 171: ... lenses that support this function Menu item details Left W Right T Assigns zoom out W function to left handed rotation and zoom in T function to right handed rotation Right W Left T Assigns zoom in T function to left handed rotation and zoom out W function to right handed rotation 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Zoom Ring Rotate desired setting 1 171 ...

Page 172: ...ustom 2 Custom 3 Uses the white balance setting saved in Custom Setup Custom Setup Memorizes the basic white color under the light conditions for the shooting environment Select a memorized custom white balance number Hint You can display the fine adjustment screen and perform fine adjustments of the color tones as required by pressing the right side of the control wheel If the color tones do not ...

Page 173: ...Shoots with standard auto white balance The camera automatically adjusts the color tones Ambience Prioritizes the color tone of the light source This is suitable when you want to produce a warm atmosphere White Prioritizes a reproduction of white color when the color temperature of the light source is low Related Topic White Balance 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settin...

Page 174: ...value is in the expected range If you use a flash when capturing a shot the custom white balance will be registered with the flash light Shoot images with a flash when recalling a setting registered with the flash 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 White Balance Custom Setup 1 Hold the product so that the white area fully covers the circle located in the center of...

Page 175: ...nd contrast are heightened for shooting striking images of colorful scenes and subjects such as flowers spring greenery blue sky or ocean views Neutral MENU Camera Settings1 Creative Style 1 Select the desired style or Style Box using the top bottom sides of the control wheel 2 To adjust Contrast Saturation and Sharpness select the desired item using the right left sides and then select the value ...

Page 176: ...numbers on the left side to register preferred settings Then select the desired settings using the right button You can call up the same style with slightly different settings To set Contrast Saturation and Sharpness Contrast Saturation and Sharpness can be adjusted for each image style preset such as Standard and Landscape and for each Style Box to which you can register preferred settings Select...

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Page 178: ...nhancing the colors and details Rich tone Mono Creates an image in black and white with rich gradation and reproduction of details Miniature Creates an image which enhances the subject vividly with the background defocused considerably This effect may often be found in pictures of miniature models Watercolor Creates an image with ink bleed and blurring effects as if painted using watercolors Illus...

Page 179: ... when significant camera shake or subject blur has occurred you may not be able to obtain good HDR images If the product detects such a situation appear on the recorded image to inform you of this situation Change the composition or re shoot the image carefully to avoid image blur as needed This function is not available in the following shooting modes Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene Selectio...

Page 180: ... function On Uses the Soft Skin Effect Hint When Soft Skin Effect is set to On you can select the effect level Select the effect level by pressing the right left side of the control wheel Note Soft Skin Effect is not available when Quality is RAW Soft Skin Effect is not available for RAW images when the Quality is RAW JPEG 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Soft S...

Page 181: ...ma Movie or Movie S Q Motion or when Scene Selection is set to Hand held Twilight Sports Action or Anti Motion Blur The trimmed image may not be the best possible composition depending on the shooting conditions Auto Obj Framing cannot be set when Quality is set to RAW or RAW JPEG Auto Obj Framing is not available in the following situations Drive Mode is set to Cont Shooting Self timer Cont Cont ...

Page 182: ...RGB This color space has a wide range of color reproduction When a large part of the subject is vivid green or red Adobe RGB is effective The file name of the recorded image starts with _ Note AdobeRGB is for applications or printers that support color management and DCF2 0 option color space Images may not be printed or viewed in the correct colors if you use applications or printers that do not ...

Page 183: ...taching the product to an astronomical telescope etc Disable Does not release the shutter when a lens is not attached Note Correct metering cannot be achieved when you use lenses that do not provide a lens contact such as the lens of an astronomical telescope In such cases adjust the exposure manually by checking it on the recorded image 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera S...

Page 184: ...tter even if no memory card has been inserted Disable Does not release the shutter when no memory card has been inserted Note When no memory card has been inserted the images shot will not be saved The default setting is Enable It is recommended that you select Disable prior to actual shooting 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Release w o Card desired setting 1 1...

Page 185: ...ring lights such as the flash light from other cameras or fluorescent lighting a striping effect may occur on the image If you want to turn off the beep that sounds when the subject is in focus or the self timer operates set Audio signals to Off Even if Silent Shooting is set to On the shutter sound may beep under the following circumstances White Balance is set to Custom Setup Face Registration Y...

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Page 187: ...f a blurred area may occur depending on the subject or shooting conditions In such cases set this function to Off When a lens made by another manufacturer including a Minolta Konica Minolta lens is used set this function to Off If you set this function to On the correct exposure will not be set or the image brightness will be uneven When you shoot at high shutter speeds the image brightness may be...

Page 188: ...hot Sets whether or not to use the SteadyShot function Menu item details On Uses SteadyShot Off Does not use SteadyShot We recommend that you set Off when using a tripod 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 SteadyShot desired setting 1 188 ...

Page 189: ...y malfunction when shooting SteadyShot Settings will be unavailable when MENU Camera Settings2 SteadyShot is set to Off When the camera cannot obtain focal length information from the lens the SteadyShot function does not work correctly Set SteadyShot Adjust to Manual and set SteadyS Focal Len to match the lens you are using The current set value of the SteadyShot focal length will display to the ...

Page 190: ...mpensates for darker corners of the screen automatically Off Does not compensate for darker corners of the screen Note This function is only available when using an automatic compensation compliant lens The amount of light around the edges may not be corrected depending on the lens type 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Lens Comp Shading Comp desired setting 1 19...

Page 191: ...d by certain lens characteristics Menu item details Auto Reduces the color deviation automatically Off Does not compensate for the color deviation Note This function is only available when using an automatic compensation compliant lens 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Lens Comp Chro Aber Comp desired setting 1 191 ...

Page 192: ...pensates for distortion of the screen automatically Off Does not compensate for distortion of the screen Note This function is only available when using an automatic compensation compliant lens Depending on the attached lens Distortion Comp is fixed to Auto and you cannot select Off 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Lens Comp Distortion Comp desired setting 1 192...

Page 193: ...ise reduction Select this to prioritize the timing of shooting Note Noise reduction may not be activated even if Long Exposure NR is set to On in the following situations The shooting mode is set to Sweep Panorama Drive Mode is set to Cont Shooting or Cont Bracket The shooting mode is set to Scene Selection and Sports Action Hand held Twilight or Anti Motion Blur is selected The ISO sensitivity is...

Page 194: ...s Normal Activates high ISO noise reduction normally Low Activates high ISO noise reduction moderately Off Does not activate high ISO noise reduction Select this to prioritize the timing of shooting Note High ISO NR is not available in the following shooting modes Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene Selection Sweep Panorama When Quality is set to RAW this function is not available High ISO NR doe...

Page 195: ...ch face using Face Registration the product automatically selects the first prioritized face and the face detection frame over that face turns white The face detection frames of other registered faces turn reddish purple Tips for capturing smiles more effectively Do not cover the eyes with front hair and keep the eyes narrowed Do not obscure the face by a hat masks sunglasses etc Try to orient the...

Page 196: ...to 120p 100p Up to 8 faces of your subjects can be detected The product may not detect faces at all or may accidentally detect other objects as faces in some conditions If the product cannot detect a face set the Smile Detection Sensitivity If you track a face using Lock on AF while executing Smile Shutter function Smile Detection is performed only for that face 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony ...

Page 197: ...aces Note Up to eight faces can be registered Shoot the face from the front in a brightly lit place The face may not be registered correctly if it is obscured by a hat a mask sunglasses etc 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Face Registration New Registration 1 Align the guide frame with the face to be registered and press the shutter button 2 When a confirmation ...

Page 198: ...le faces are registered to be given priority the face registered first will be given priority You can change the priority order 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Face Registration Order Exchanging 1 Select a face to change the order of priority 2 Select the destination 3 198 ...

Page 199: ... Even if you execute Delete the data for registered face will remain in the product To delete the data for registered faces from the product select Delete All 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Face Registration Delete If you select Delete All you can delete all registered faces 1 199 ...

Page 200: ...ash of this product Before attaching removing an accessory such as a flash to from the Multi Interface Shoe turn off the product first When attaching an accessory make sure that the accessory is fixed securely to the product Do not use the Multi Interface Shoe with a commercially available flash that applies voltage of 250 V or more or has the reverse polarity of the camera Doing so may cause a ma...

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Page 202: ...n The flash is always fired to reduce the red eye phenomenon Off Does not use Red Eye Reduction Note Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired effects It depends on individual differences and conditions such as distance to the subject or whether the subject looks at the pre strobe or not 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Red Eye Reduction desired setting 1 20...

Page 203: ...ter Rear sync shooting allows you to shoot a natural image of the trail of a moving subject such as a moving car or a walking person Wireless Using a wireless flash creates a shading effect that gives the subject a more 3D appearance than when using the camera s flash This mode is effective when you attach a remote control compatible external flash sold separately to the product and shoot with a w...

Page 204: ...e is set to the following modes Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Sweep Panorama Scene Selection The higher flash effect side may not be visible due to the limited amount of flash light available if the subject is outside the maximum range of the flash If the subject is very close the lower flash effect side may not be visible Related Topic Using flash 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation M...

Page 205: ...nnected with a cable and for wireless flash shooting controller Note The FEL lock cannot be set when a flash is not attached If a flash that does not support the FEL lock is attached an error message is displayed MENU Camera Settings2 Custom Key Shoot desired button then assign the FEL Lock toggle function to the button 1 Center the subject on which FEL is to be locked and adjust the focus 2 Press...

Page 206: ...on is pressed down Also by setting FEL Lock AEL hold and FEL Lock AEL tggle you can shoot images with the AE locked in the following situations When Flash Mode is set to Flash Off or Autoflash When the flash cannot go off Related Topic Custom Key Shoot Custom Key PB 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 206 ...

Page 207: ...hooting Note The off camera flash may emit light after receiving a light signal from a flash used as the controller of another camera If this occurs change the channel of your flash For details on how to change the channel refer to the instruction manual for the flash Two flashes a controller and an off camera flash are required for light signal wireless flash shooting HVL F20M can only be used as...

Page 208: ...e shooting mode to Movie S Q Motion The following settings for still image shooting are applied to the movie shooting White Balance Creative Style Metering Mode Smile Face Detect D Range Opt Lens Comp You can change the settings for ISO sensitivity exposure compensation and focus area while shooting movies While shooting movies the recorded image can be output without the shooting information disp...

Page 209: ... mode when shooting movies the aperture value and the shutter speed will be set automatically and cannot be changed For that reason the shutter speed may become fast in a bright environment and the motion of the subject may not record smoothly By changing the exposure mode and adjusting the aperture value and the shutter speed the motion of the subject can be recorded smoothly When ISO sensitivity...

Page 210: ...C S AVCHD recording format XAVC S 4K Bit rate Approx 100 Mbps or approx 60 Mbps Records movies in 4K resolution 3840 2160 XAVC S HD Bit rate Approx 100 Mbps approx 60 Mbps or approx 50 Mbps Records movies in crisper quality than AVCHD with larger amounts of data AVCHD Bit rate Approx 28 Mbps maximum approx 24 Mbps maximum or approx 17 Mbps average The AVCHD format has a high degree of compatibilit...

Page 211: ...mile Face Detect Center Lock on AF and REC Control are temporarily set to Off when File Format is set to XAVC S 4K and Dual Video REC is set to On Even if the camera is connected to an HDMI device images will not be displayed on that device while movie recording is in progress XAVC S HD Records HD movies in the XAVC S format This format supports a high bit rate Audio LPCM One of the following kind...

Page 212: ...e reaches approx 2 GB during recording a new movie file will be created automatically When File Format is set to MP4 the file size of movies is limited to approx 4 GB If the movie file size reaches approx 4 GB during recording recording will stop automatically 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 212 ...

Page 213: ... with Dolby Digital audio and in the AVCHD format 24p 25p Movies are recorded at approximately 24 frames sec for 1080 60i compatible devices or 25 frames sec for 1080 50i compatible devices in progressive mode with Dolby Digital audio and in the AVCHD format 60p 50p Movies are recorded at approximately 60 frames sec for 1080 60i compatible devices or 50 frames sec for 1080 50i compatible devices i...

Page 214: ...isc To play back 60p 50p 24p 25p movies on a TV the TV must be compatible with the 60p 50p 24p 25p format If the TV is not compatible with the 60p 50p 24p 25p format 60p 50p 24p 25p movies will be output as 60i 50i movies 120p 100p cannot be selected for the following settings Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene Selection The angle of view will be narrower under the following conditions When File...

Page 215: ...elector is set to PAL Set the mode dial to Movie S Q Motion 1 Select MENU Camera Settings2 Movie S Q Motion and select the desired setting of slow motion quick motion S Q Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority or Manual Exposure 2 Select MENU Camera Settings2 S Q Settings and select the desired settings for Record Setting and Frame Rate 3 Press the MOVIE movie button to start recording Pr...

Page 216: ...ting The movie will be recorded in XAVC S HD format During slow motion quick motion recording the following functions are not available Dual Video REC TC Run under TC UB Settings TC Output under HDMI Settings 4K Output Sel Related Topic Movie S Q Motion Recordable movie times 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Frame Rate Record Setting 25p 50p 100fps 4 times slower 50fps 2 times slower...

Page 217: ...not used Note When Record Setting for an XAVC S movie is set to 60p 50p or 120p 100p Record Setting for an AVCHD movie is set to 60p 50p or File Format is set to MP4 Dual Video REC is set to Off If you select Date View in View Mode when playing back movies XAVC S movies and MP4 movies or AVCHD movies and MP4 movies are displayed side by side Related Topic Record Setting movie Switching between sti...

Page 218: ...r to record sounds when shooting movies Select Off to avoid recording the sounds of the lens and the camera operating Menu item details On Records sound stereo Off Does not record sound 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Audio Recording desired setting 1 218 ...

Page 219: ...ay the audio level Note The audio level is not displayed in the following situations When Audio Recording is set to Off When DISP Display Setting is set to No Disp Info During slow motion quick motion shooting The audio level is also displayed while shooting stand by in movie recording mode 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Audio Level Display desired setting 1 2...

Page 220: ...listic audio When you record audio movies with lower volumes set Audio Rec Level to a greater sound level to make the sound easier to hear Note Regardless of the Audio Rec Level settings the limiter always operates Audio Rec Level is available only when the shooting mode is set to movie mode Audio Rec Level is unavailable during slow motion quick motion shooting The Audio Rec Level settings are ap...

Page 221: ...icrophone Menu item details On Reduces wind noise Off Does not reduce wind noise Note Setting this item to On where wind is not blowing sufficiently hard may cause normal sound to be recorded with too low volume When an external microphone sold separately is used On does not function 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Wind Noise Reduct desired setting 1 221 ...

Page 222: ...etting PP1 Example setting using Movie gamma PP2 Example setting using Still gamma PP3 Example setting of natural color tone using the ITU709 gamma PP4 Example setting of a color tone faithful to the ITU709 standard PP5 Example setting using Cine1 gamma PP6 Example setting using Cine2 gamma PP7 Example setting using S Log2 gamma PP8 Example setting using the S Log3 gamma and the S Gamut3 Cine unde...

Page 223: ...a When selecting Still Cine1 Cine2 Cine3 Cine4 ITU709 800 S Log2 S Log3 in Gamma Knee is set to Off if Mode is set to Auto To use functions in Knee set Mode to Manual Mode Selects auto manual settings Auto The knee point and slope are set automatically Manual The knee point and slope are set manually Auto Set Settings when Auto is selected for Mode Max Point Sets the maximum point of the knee poin...

Page 224: ...p crispening level Hi Light Detail Sets the Detail level in the high intensity areas 0 to 4 To copy the settings to another picture profile number You can copy the settings of the picture profile to another picture profile number MENU Camera Settings1 Picture Profile Copy To Reset the picture profile to the default setting You can reset the picture profile to the default setting You cannot reset a...

Page 225: ...in Manual Set Knee is set to Off S Gamut S Gamut3 Cine and S Gamut3 are color spaces exclusive to Sony However this camera s S Gamut setting does not support the whole S Gamut color space it is a setting to achieve a color reproduction equivalent to S Gamut 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 225 ...

Page 226: ...709 800 effect when the gamma set in Picture Profile is S Log2 and with an S Log3 709 800 effect when the gamma is set to S Log3 S Log2 709 800 Displays movies with an S Log2 gamma reproducing contrast equivalent to ITU709 800 S Log3 709 800 Displays movies with an S Log3 gamma reproducing contrast equivalent to ITU709 800 Note When Gamma Disp Assist is set to Auto during playback the picture is d...

Page 227: ...oise in the movie by using a slow shutter speed when recording in dark locations Off Does not use Auto Slow Shut The recorded movie will be darker than when On is selected but you can record movies with smoother motion and less object blur Note Auto Slow Shut does not function in the following situations During slow motion quick motion shooting Shutter Priority Manual Exposure When ISO is set to o...

Page 228: ...Fast Sets the AF drive speed to fast This mode is suitable for shooting active scenes such as sports Normal Sets the AF drive speed to normal Slow Sets the AF drive speed to slow With this mode the focus switches smoothly when the subject to be focused is changed 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 AF drive speed desired setting 1 228 ...

Page 229: ...ive Sets the AF sensitivity to high This mode is useful when recording movies in which the subject is moving quickly Standard Sets the AF sensitivity to normal This mode is useful when there are obstacles in front of the subject or in crowded places 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 AF Track Sens desired setting 1 229 ...

Page 230: ... the user bit How to select the recording method for the time code TC Format 1 MENU Setup TC UB Settings setting value you want to change 1 MENU Setup TC UB Settings TC Preset 1 Turn the control wheel and select the first two digits The time code can be set between the following range When 60i is selected 00 00 00 00 to 23 59 59 29 2 When 24p is selected you can select the last two digits of the t...

Page 231: ...ords the newly set time code on the recording medium Regenerate Reads the last time code for the previous recording from the recording medium and records the new time code consecutively from the last time code The time code advances in Rec Run mode regardless of the TC Run setting 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Setup TC UB Settings TC Format 1 Only when NTSC PAL Selector is se...

Page 232: ...Switch function has been assigned 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Custom Key Shoot Custom Key PB assign the TC UB Disp Switch function to the desired key 1 Press the key to which TC UB Disp Switch is assigned Each time you press the key the monitor display will switch from the movie recording time counter time code TC user bit UB in that order 2 232 ...

Page 233: ...ton Menu item details Always Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button in any mode Movie Mode Only Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button only if the shooting mode is set to Movie S Q Motion mode 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 MOVIE Button desired setting 1 233 ...

Page 234: ...layed The markers are not recorded Off No marker is displayed Note The markers are displayed when the mode dial is set to Movie S Q Motion or when shooting movies You cannot display markers when using Focus Magnifier The markers are displayed on the monitor or viewfinder You cannot output the markers Related Topic Marker Settings movie 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Set...

Page 235: ... 85 1 2 35 1 Safety Zone Sets the safety zone display This becomes the standard range that can be received by a general household TV Off 80 90 Guideframe Sets whether or not to display the guide frame You can verify whether the subject is level or perpendicular to the ground Off On Hint You can display several markers at the same time Place the subject on the cross point of the Guideframe to make ...

Page 236: ...cted to a 4K compatible device When HDMI Only 30p HDMI Only 24p or HDMI Only 25p is set HDMI Info Display will temporarily be set to Off A 4K movie is not output to the connected 4K compatible device during slow motion quick motion shooting When HDMI Only 30p HDMI Only 24p or HDMI Only 25p is set the counter does not move forward the actual recording time is not counted while the movie is being re...

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Page 238: ...ng MENU Setup Recover Image DB If you play back the images right after continuous shooting the monitor may display an icon indicating that data is being written the number of images left to write During writing some functions are not available You can also enlarge an image by double tapping the monitor In addition you can drag and move the magnified position on the monitor Set Touch Operation to o...

Page 239: ...elated Topic Touch Operation 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Display the image you want to enlarge and then press the button Turn the control wheel to adjust the zoom scale By rotating the control dial you can switch to the previous or next image while keeping the same zoom scale The view will zoom in on the part of the image where the camera focused during shooting If the focus loc...

Page 240: ...the displayed image rotates automatically by detecting the orientation of the camera Manual A portrait image is displayed as a vertical image If you have set the image orientation using the Rotate function the image will be displayed accordingly Off Always displays in landscape orientation Related Topic Rotating an image Rotate 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Playback Display R...

Page 241: ...ng rotated images on a computer the images may be displayed in their original orientation depending on the software 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Display the image to be rotated then select MENU Playback Rotate 1 Press the center of the control wheel The image is rotated counter clockwise The image rotates as you press the center If you rotate the image once the image remains rota...

Page 242: ...m the actual size or may not scroll correctly 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Press the Playback button to switch to playback mode 1 Select the panoramic image to be played back using the control wheel and press the center to start playback To pause playback press the center again To scroll panoramic images manually press the top bottom right left during pause To return to the displ...

Page 243: ...me Displays the previous frame Photo Capture Sound volume adjustment Closes the operation panel Hint Forward slow playback Reverse slow playback Displays the next frame and Displays the previous frame are available during pause Movie files recorded using other products may not be able to be playable on this camera Related Topic Switching between still images and movies View Mode 4 689 270 12 1 Cop...

Page 244: ...k Adjusting the volume during playback Press the bottom side of the control wheel while playing back movies to display the operation panel then adjust the volume You can adjust the volume while listening to the actual sound 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Volume Settings desired setting 1 244 ...

Page 245: ... still images Related Topic Shooting movies Playing back movies 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Display the movie that you want to capture as a still image 1 MENU Playback select Photo Capture 2 Play back the movie and pause it 3 Find the desired scene using forward slow playback reverse slow playback displays the next frame and displays the previous frame and then stop the movie 4 ...

Page 246: ... a desired image quickly Select the bar on the left of the image index screen using the control wheel then press the top bottom sides of the control wheel While the bar is being selected you can display the calendar screen or folder selection screen by pressing the center In addition you can switch View Mode by selecting an icon Related Topic Switching between still images and movies View Mode 4 6...

Page 247: ...Date View Displays the images by date Folder View Still Displays only still images Folder View MP4 Displays only MP4 format movies AVCHD View Displays only AVCHD format movies XAVC S HD View Displays only XAVC S HD format movies XAVC S 4K View Displays only XAVC S 4K format movies 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Playback View Mode desired setting 1 247 ...

Page 248: ...e Interval Select the display interval for images from among 1 Sec 3 Sec 5 Sec 10 Sec or 30 Sec To quit the slideshow in the middle of playback Press the MENU button to quit the slideshow You cannot pause the slideshow Hint During playback you can display the next previous image by pressing the right left side of the control wheel You can activate a slideshow only when View Mode is set to Date Vie...

Page 249: ...ox To cancel the selection press the center again to remove the mark 2 To protect other images repeat step 1 3 MENU OK All in this Folder Protects all images in the selected folder All with this date Protects all images in the selected date range Cancel All in this Folder Cancels the protection of all images in the selected folder Cancel All with this date Cancels the protection of all images in t...

Page 250: ... displayed in the check box To cancel the selection press the center again and delete the mark 2 Repeat step 1 to print other images To select several images in the date range or in the folder select the check box of the date or the folder 3 MENU OK Cancel All Clears all DPOF marks Print Setting Sets whether to print the date on images registered with DPOF marks The position or size of the date in...

Page 251: ...e deleted an image you cannot restore it Confirm the image to be deleted beforehand Note The protected images cannot be deleted Related Topic Deleting multiple selected images Delete 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Display the image you want to delete 1 Press the Delete button 2 Select Delete using the control wheel 3 251 ...

Page 252: ...All in this Folder Deletes all images in the selected folder All with this date Deletes all images in the selected date range Hint Perform Format to delete all images including protected images To display the desired folder or date select the desired folder or date during playback by performing the following procedure Image Index button select the bar on the left using the control wheel select the...

Page 253: ...te or Cancel is selected as the default setting on the delete confirmation screen Menu item details Delete first Delete is selected as the default setting Cancel first Cancel is selected as the default setting 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Delete confirm desired setting 1 253 ...

Page 254: ...e menu items are limited Turn off both this product and the TV 1 Connect the HDMI micro terminal of this product to the HDMI jack of the TV using an HDMI cable sold separately 2 Turn on the TV and switch the input 3 Turn on this product Images shot with the product appear on the TV screen 4 Select an image using the right left sides of the control wheel The monitor of this camera is not lit up on ...

Page 255: ...ubtle textures and colors For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the compatible TV Note Do not connect this product and another device using the output terminals of both Doing so may cause a malfunction Some devices may not work properly when connected to this product For example they may not output video or audio Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo or a genuine Sony cable ...

Page 256: ...ly be registered are displayed on the menu of the camera Aperture F number Shutter speed To change registered settings Change the setting to the desired one and re register the setting to the same mode number Note M1 through M4 can be selected only when a memory card is inserted into the product Program Shift cannot be registered Related Topic Recall Camera Settings1 Camera Settings2 4 689 270 12 ...

Page 257: ...U Camera Settings2 Custom Key Shoot or Custom Key PB 1 Select the key to which you want to assign the function on the selection screen The keys that can be assigned functions are different for Custom Key Shoot and Custom Key PB You can assign the desired functions to the following keys You can also assign a shooting function to the focus hold button on the lens However some lenses do not have a fo...

Page 258: ...assign the functions to be called up when you press the Fn Function button The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Function Menu Set set a function to the desired location 1 258 ...

Page 259: ...ge the shutter speed using the control wheel and change the aperture value using the control dial F no SS You can change the aperture value using the control wheel and change the shutter speed using the control dial Note Dial Wheel Setup is enabled when the shooting mode is set to M 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Dial Wheel Setup desired setting 1 259 ...

Page 260: ...Function button Menu item details Lock Locks the control dial and control wheel Unlock Does not lock the control dial or control wheel even if you press and hold the Fn Function button Hint You can release the lock by holding the Fn Function button down again 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Dial Wheel Lock desired setting 1 260 ...

Page 261: ...u perform a magnifying operation during Auto Review you can check that image using the magnified scale Off Does not display the Auto Review Note When you use a function that performs image processing the image before processing may be displayed temporarily followed by the image after processing The DISP Display Setting settings are applied for the Auto Review display Related Topic Enlarging an ima...

Page 262: ...ting Hint Although you can change the aperture value during the preview the subject may be defocused if you select a brighter aperture We recommend that you adjust the focus again Related Topic Custom Key Shoot Custom Key PB Shot Result Preview 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Custom Key Shoot set the Aperture Preview function to the desired key 1 Confirm the im...

Page 263: ...ure and ISO sensitivity settings you have set are reflected on the image for Shot Result Preview but some effects cannot be previewed depending on the shooting settings Even in that case the settings you have selected will be applied to the images you shoot Related Topic Custom Key Shoot Custom Key PB Aperture Preview 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Custom Key ...

Page 264: ...he image composition Live View is always displayed with the appropriate brightness even in Manual Exposure mode When Setting Effect OFF is selected the icon is displayed on the Live View screen Note Live View Display cannot be set to Setting Effect OFF in the following shooting modes Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Sweep Panorama Movie S Q Motion Scene Selection When Live View Display is set to Set...

Page 265: ...mage into thirds for a well balanced composition Square Grid Square grids make it easier to confirm the horizontal level of your composition This is suitable to determine the quality of the composition when shooting landscape close up or duplicated images Diag Square Grid Place a subject on the diagonal line to express an uplifting and powerful feeling Off Does not display the grid line 4 689 270 ...

Page 266: ...ge is displayed only in the Electronic Viewfinder Monitor Manual The Electronic Viewfinder is turned off and the image is always displayed on the screen Hint You can assign the FINDER MONITOR function to your preferred key MENU Camera Settings2 Custom Key Shoot set Finder Monitor Sel to the preferred key To turn off automatic switching of the display using the eye sensor set FINDER MONITOR to View...

Page 267: ... on To turn off the backlight switch the monitor mode to viewfinder mode using the FINDER MONITOR function Related Topic Custom Key Shoot Custom Key PB Switching the screen display while shooting during playback FINDER MONITOR 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Custom Key Shoot set the Deactivate Monitor function to the desired key 1 Press the key to which Deactiv...

Page 268: ...t Monitor Brightness to Manual for indoor shooting The monitor brightness cannot be adjusted in the following situations The maximum brightness will be 0 When File Format is set to XAVC S 4K When File Format is set to XAVC S HD and Record Setting is set to 120p 100p When Frame Rate is set to 120fps 100fps during slow motion quick motion shooting The monitor brightness is locked at 2 when shooting ...

Page 269: ... cannot be adjusted in the following situations The maximum brightness will be 0 When File Format is set to XAVC S 4K When File Format is set to XAVC S HD and Record Setting is set to 120p 100p When Frame Rate is set to 120fps 100fps during slow motion quick motion shooting You cannot use the viewfinder while using Wi Fi functions The camera will switch to screen display mode When Finder Frame Rat...

Page 270: ...s the color temperature of the electronic viewfinder Menu item details 2 to 2 When you select the viewfinder screen changes to a warmer color and when you select it changes to a colder color 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Finder Color Temp desired setting 1 270 ...

Page 271: ...moothly on the viewfinder 60fps 50fps Displays the subject at a normal frame rate on the viewfinder Note When Finder Frame Rate is set to 120fps 100fps the resolution of the viewfinder is lowered Finder Frame Rate is locked to 60fps 50fps in the following modes During playback During movie shooting During HDMI connection Related Topic Custom Key Shoot Custom Key PB 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 So...

Page 272: ...hange the display quality Menu item details High Displays in high quality Standard Displays in standard quality Note When High is set battery consumption will be higher than when Standard is set 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Display Quality desired setting 1 272 ...

Page 273: ...ra is turned off When the shooting mode is changed from P A S M to a mode that is not P A S M When the focus mode is set to other than manual focus When MF Assist is executed When Focus Magnifier is selected During Bright Monitoring the shutter speed may be slower than normal while shooting in dark locations Also because the measured brightness range is expanded the exposure may change Related Top...

Page 274: ...ermanently erases all data including protected images and registered settings from M1 to M4 The access lamp lights up during formatting Do not remove the memory card while the access lamp is lit up Format the memory card on this camera If you format the memory card on the computer the memory card may not be usable depending on the format type It may take a few minutes to complete formatting depend...

Page 275: ...uct will assign numbers to files sequentially up to 9999 without resetting Reset The product resets numbers when a file is recorded in a new folder and assigns numbers to files starting with 0001 When the recording folder contains a file a number one higher than the largest number is assigned 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Setup File Number desired setting 1 275 ...

Page 276: ... an underscore cannot be used as the first character The three characters of the file name you specify using Set File Name will only be applied to images you shoot after changing the setting Related Topic How to use the keyboard 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Set File Name 1 Select the entry field for the file name to display a keyboard on the screen and then enter three...

Page 277: ... α6500 Display Media Info Displays the recordable time of movies for the inserted memory card Also displays the number of recordable still images for the inserted memory card 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Display Media Info 1 277 ...

Page 278: ...rd Form and there are 2 folders or more you can select the folder on the memory card to which images are to be recorded Note You cannot select the folder when Folder Name is set to Date Form Related Topic Folder Name 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Select REC Folder desired folder 1 278 ...

Page 279: ... newly created folder A folder for still images and a folder for MP4 movies that have the same number are created at the same time Note When you insert a memory card that was used with other equipment into this product and shoot images a new folder may be automatically created Up to 4 000 images in total can be stored in one folder When the folder capacity is exceeded a new folder may be automatic...

Page 280: ...lder names are assigned Menu item details Standard Form The folder name form is as follows folder number MSDCF Example 100MSDCF Date Form The folder name form is as follows folder number Y the last digit MM DD Example 10060405 Folder number 100 date 04 05 2016 Note You cannot change the Folder Name settings for movies 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Folder Name desired se...

Page 281: ...e database file In such cases the images on the memory card will not be played back on this product If these problems happen repair the file using Recover Image DB Note Use a sufficiently charged battery pack Low battery power during repairing can cause damage to data 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Recover Image DB Enter 1 281 ...

Page 282: ...e indicator will be displayed on the product Power save mode will not function during uploading If error is displayed remove the memory card and reinsert it or turn the product off and then on again If the indicator appears again the Eye Fi card may be damaged Wireless LAN communication may be influenced by other communication devices If the communication status is poor move closer to the access p...

Page 283: ... before using the Eye Fi card For details refer to the manual supplied with the Eye Fi card For details on files you can upload refer to the manual supplied with the Eye Fi card Related Topic Loc Info Link Set 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 283 ...

Page 284: ...etails On Sounds are produced for example when the focus is achieved by pressing the shutter button halfway down Off Sounds are not produced Note If Focus Mode is set to Continuous AF the camera will not beep when it focuses on a subject 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Audio signals desired setting 1 284 ...

Page 285: ...ther to always display the first screen of the menu when you press the MENU button Menu item details On Always displays the first screen of the menu Tile Menu Off Deactivates the Tile Menu display 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Tile Menu desired setting 1 285 ...

Page 286: ...escription of a shooting mode when you turn the mode dial and change the settings available for that shooting mode Menu item details On Displays the Mode Dial Guide Off Does not display the Mode Dial Guide 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Mode Dial Guide desired setting 1 286 ...

Page 287: ... Menu item details 30 Min 5 Min 2 Min 1 Min 10 Sec Note Turn off the product when you do not use it for a long time When using a lens with power zoom the lens is retracted one minute after the product stops operation if Pwr Save Start Time is set to 10 Sec The power save function is not activated when power is being supplied via USB when playing back slideshows when recording movies or when connec...

Page 288: ...h The following values are the continuous times from when the camera starts recording until the camera stops recording Ambient temperature 20 C 68 F Continuous recording time for movies HD Approx 29 minutes Continuous recording time for movies 4K Approx 29 minutes Ambient temperature 30 C 86 F Continuous recording time for movies HD Approx 29 minutes Continuous recording time for movies 4K Approx ...

Page 289: ...o the operating instructions for the Wireless Remote Commander Menu item details On Allows remote commander operation Off Does not allow remote commander operation Note The lens or lens hood may block the remote sensor that receive the signals Use the remote commander in the position from which the signal can reach the product When Remote Ctrl is set to On the product does not switch to power save...

Page 290: ...erent video system a message telling you that you must reformat the card will appear If you want to record using another system re format the memory card or use another memory card When you perform NTSC PAL Selector and the setting is changed from the default one a message Running on NTSC or Running on PAL will appear on the start up screen 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Setup...

Page 291: ... Auto The product automatically recognizes an HD TV and sets the output resolution 2160p 1080p Outputs signals in 2160p 1080p 1080p Outputs signals in HD picture quality 1080p 1080i Outputs signals in HD picture quality 1080i Note If the images are not displayed properly using the Auto setting select either 1080i 1080p or 2160p 1080p based on which TV is to be connected 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 20...

Page 292: ...vies are output as 60p 24p Movies are output as 24p Note Steps 1 and 2 can be set in either order When Record Setting is set to other than 24p 24M FX 24p 17M FH or 24p 50M this setting is canceled and HDMI video is output according to the HDMI Resolution settings Related Topic Record Setting movie 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Setup HDMI Settings HDMI Resolution 1080p or 2160...

Page 293: ... image and the shooting information are displayed on the TV while nothing is displayed on the camera s monitor Off Does not display the shooting information on the TV Only the recorded image is displayed on the TV while the recorded image and the shooting information are displayed on the camera s monitor Note When this product is connected to a 4K compatible TV Off is selected automatically 4 689 ...

Page 294: ...al The product sends the time code information as digital data not as an image displayed on the screen The connected device can then refer to the digital data to recognize the time data Menu item details On Time code is output to other devices Off Time code is not output to other devices Note When TC Output is set to On the image may not be output properly to the TV or recording device In such cas...

Page 295: ... command to an external recorder player Off The camera is not able to send a command to an external recorder player to start stop recording Note Available for external recorders players compatible with REC Control When TC Output is Off REC Control is set to Off Even when is displayed the external recorder player may not work properly depending on the settings or status of the recorder player Check...

Page 296: ... compatible TV Also the SYNC MENU operation differs depending on the TV you are using For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV If the product performs unwanted operations in response to the TV remote control when the product is connected to another manufacturer s TV using an HDMI connection select MENU Setup HDMI Settings CTRL FOR HDMI Off 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 ...

Page 297: ...his product a computer and other USB devices MTP Establishes an MTP connection between this product a computer and other USB devices Windows 7 Windows 8 1 or Windows 10 computers are connected in MTP and their unique functions are enabled for use PC Remote Uses Remote Camera Control to control this product from the computer including such functions as shooting and storing images on the computer No...

Page 298: ...ng Enhances compatibility by limiting of USB connection functions Menu item details Multi Normally use Multi Single Set USB LUN Setting to Single only if you cannot make a connection 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Setup USB LUN Setting desired setting 1 298 ...

Page 299: ...oduct via a micro USB cable when the product is connected to a computer etc Off Power is not supplied to the product via a micro USB cable when the product is connected to a computer etc If you use the supplied AC Adaptor power will be supplied even when Off is selected Note Insert the battery pack into the product to supply power via USB cable 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU S...

Page 300: ...ings before you start shooting If you insert a memory card that is not recordable you cannot shoot still images even if you select PC Camera If you select PC Camera and you have not inserted a memory card into the camera you cannot release the shutter even if Release w o Card is set to Enable While you are playing back still images on the camera you cannot shoot using PC Remote Related Topic USB C...

Page 301: ... instead of transferring both RAW and JPEG images Menu item details RAW JPEG Transfers both RAW and JPEG files to the computer JPEG Only Transfers only JPEG files to the computer RAW Only Transfers only RAW files to the computer Note RAW J PC Save Img can be set only when Quality is set to RAW JPEG Related Topic USB Connection Quality still image PC Remote Settings Still Img Save Dest 4 689 270 12...

Page 302: ...changeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE 6500 α6500 Language Selects the language to be used in the menu items warnings and messages 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Language desired language 1 302 ...

Page 303: ...details Daylight Savings Selects Daylight Savings On Off Date Time Sets the date and time Date Format Selects the date and time display format Hint To charge the internal rechargeable backup battery insert a charged battery pack and leave the product for 24 hours or more with the power off If the clock resets every time the battery is charged the internal rechargeable backup battery may be worn ou...

Page 304: ...Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE 6500 α6500 Area Setting Sets the area where you are using the product 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Area Setting desired area 1 304 ...

Page 305: ...anumeric characters and symbols for Set Photographer and Set Copyright You can enter up to 46 letters A icon appears during the playback of images with copyright information In order to prevent unauthorized use of Copyright Info be sure to clear the Set Photographer and Set Copyright columns before lending out or handing over your camera Sony is not liable for problems or damages resulting from us...

Page 306: ...f the lens if a lens compatible with software updates is attached Also displays the version of the adaptor if an adaptor compatible with software updates is attached Note Updating can be performed only when the battery level is 3 remaining battery bars or more The use of a sufficiently charged battery or the AC Adaptor sold separately is recommended 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation M...

Page 307: ...eable Lens Digital Camera ILCE 6500 α6500 Certification Logo For some models only Displays some of the certification logos for this product 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Certification Logo 1 307 ...

Page 308: ...for about one minute Only protected AVCHD movies can be played back Set the view mode to AVCHD View and protect the movie file with the oldest recorded date and time Off Does not show the demonstration Note You can set this item only when the product is powered by the AC Adaptor supplied Even if On is selected the product does not start a demonstration if there is no movie file on the memory card ...

Page 309: ...gs Initialize Initializes all the settings to the default settings Note Be sure not to eject the battery pack while resetting When you perform Initialize downloaded applications on the product may be uninstalled To use these applications again re install them The value set with AF Micro Adj will not be reset even when Camera Settings Reset or Initialize is performed Related Topic AF Micro Adj 4 68...

Page 310: ...hone Download and install the application PlayMemories Mobile from your smartphone s application store If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed on your smartphone be sure to update it to the latest version For details on PlayMemories Mobile refer to the support page http www sony net pmm Note Depending on future version upgrades the operational procedures or screen displays are subject to chang...

Page 311: ... connection do as the following Launch PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone and then move the smartphone slowly toward the N mark of this product If the smartphone is in a case remove it If the product is in a case remove it Check whether the NFC function is activated on your smartphone Check whether Smart Remote Embedded is assigned to One touch NFC Activate the NFC function of the smartphone 1...

Page 312: ...smartphone as a remote controller the monitor of the product becomes darker Also you cannot use the viewfinder during shooting the still images or movies When Airplane Mode is set to On you cannot connect this product and the smartphone Set Airplane Mode to Off If this product and the smartphone are connected when the product is in playback mode the displayed image is sent to the smartphone Relate...

Page 313: ...the camera using the QR code MENU Application Application List Smart Remote Embedded QR code A and the SSID B are displayed on the monitor of this product 1 Launch PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone and select Scan QR Code of the Camera 2 Select OK on the smartphone screen When a message is displayed select OK again 3 Read the QR code displayed on the monitor of this product with the smartphon...

Page 314: ...u record movies using a smartphone as a remote controller the monitor of the product becomes darker Also you cannot use the viewfinder during shooting the still images or movies If you cannot connect your device to this product using the One touch NFC function or QR code use the SSID and password Related Topic PlayMemories Mobile Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone SSID 4 689 270 12...

Page 315: ...ng the SSID and password MENU Application Application List Smart Remote Embedded QR code is displayed on the monitor of this product 1 Press the Delete button of this product This product s SSID and password are displayed on the monitor of this product 2 Launch PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone 3 Select the model name of this product DIRECT xxxx xxxx 4 Input the password that is displayed on ...

Page 316: ...tion interlocking function is not available When you record movies using a smartphone as a remote controller the monitor of the product becomes darker Also you cannot use the viewfinder during shooting the still images or movies Related Topic PlayMemories Mobile 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation The smartphone is connected to the product You can shoot an image using remote control whi...

Page 317: ...ng the iPhone or iPad MENU Application Application List Smart Remote Embedded QR code A and the SSID B are displayed on the monitor of this product 1 Launch PlayMemories Mobile on your iPhone or iPad and select Scan QR Code of the Camera 2 Select OK on the iPhone or iPad screen When a message is displayed select OK again 3 Read the QR code displayed on the monitor of this product with the iPhone o...

Page 318: ...ng information by following the instructions shown on the iPhone or iPad screen and select OK The profile will be installed to the iPhone or iPad 5 Select Settings on the Home screen Wi Fi this product s SSID The iPhone or iPad will connect to the product 6 Return to the Home screen of the iPhone or iPad and launch PlayMemories Mobile You can shoot an image using remote control while checking the ...

Page 319: ...mation interlocking function is not available When you record movies using a smartphone as a remote controller the monitor of the product becomes darker Also you cannot use the viewfinder during shooting the still images or movies If you cannot connect your device to this product using the QR code use the SSID and password Related Topic PlayMemories Mobile Controlling the camera using an iPhone or...

Page 320: ... the SSID and password MENU Application Application List Smart Remote Embedded QR code is displayed on the monitor of this product 1 Press the Delete button of this product This product s SSID and password are displayed on the monitor of this product 2 Select the model name of this product DIRECT xxxx xxxx on the Wi Fi setting screen of your iPhone or iPad 3 Input the password that is displayed on...

Page 321: ... a remote controller the monitor of the product becomes darker Also you cannot use the viewfinder during shooting the still images or movies Related Topic PlayMemories Mobile 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation The iPhone or iPad is connected to the product Confirm that your iPhone or iPad was connected to the SSID shown on this product 5 Return to the Home screen of the iPhone or iPad ...

Page 322: ...memory card You can select an image size to be sent to the smartphone from Original 2M or VGA To change the image size refer to the following steps For Android smartphone Start PlayMemories Mobile and change the image size by Settings Copy Image Size For iPhone iPad Select PlayMemories Mobile in the setting menu and change the image size by Copy Image Size Some images may not be displayed on the s...

Page 323: ... again When Airplane Mode is set to On you cannot connect this product and the smartphone Set Airplane Mode to Off Related Topic PlayMemories Mobile Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone NFC One touch remote Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone QR code Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone SSID Controlling the camera using an iPhone or iPad QR code Controlli...

Page 324: ...rtphone from Original 2M or VGA To change the image size refer to the following steps Start PlayMemories Mobile and change the image size by Settings Copy Image Size RAW images are converted to JPEG format when they are sent Activate the NFC function of the smartphone 1 Display a single image on the product 2 Touch the smartphone to the product The product and the smartphone are connected and Play...

Page 325: ... this product If the smartphone is in a case remove it If the product is in a case remove it Check whether the NFC function is activated on your smartphone When Airplane Mode is set to On you cannot connect the product and the smartphone Set Airplane Mode to Off You cannot send AVCHD format movies You cannot send XAVC S format movies Related Topic PlayMemories Mobile Send to Smartphone Airplane Mo...

Page 326: ...ettings of your computer the product will turn off after saving the images to your computer You can transfer images from the product to only one computer at a time If you want to transfer images to another computer connect the product and the computer via a USB connection and follow the instructions in PlayMemories Home When you save images to the Mac computer using Wi Fi function use Wireless Aut...

Page 327: ...back Image Size Selects from HD and 4K Note You can use this function on a TV that supports DLNA renderer You can view images on a Wi Fi Direct enabled TV or network enabled TV including wired network enabled TVs If you connect TV and this product and do not use Wi Fi Direct you need to register your access point first Displaying the images on the TV may take time Movies cannot be shown on a TV vi...

Page 328: ...Related Topic Wi Fi Settings WPS Push Wi Fi Settings Access Point Set 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 328 ...

Page 329: ...formation Linkage will appear on the top page of the application 2 Confirm that the Bluetooth function of your smartphone is activated Do not perform the Bluetooth pairing operation on the smartphone setting screen In steps 2 to 7 the pairing operation is performed using the camera and the application PlayMemories Mobile If you accidentally perform the pairing operation on the smartphone setting s...

Page 330: ...work properly see the following notes and perform pairing again Confirm that the Bluetooth function of your smartphone is activated Confirm that the camera is not connected with other devices using the Bluetooth function Confirm that Airplane Mode for the camera is set to Off Delete the pairing information for the camera registered in PlayMemories Mobile Execute Reset Network Set of the camera For...

Page 331: ...opic PlayMemories Home PlayMemories Mobile Send to Smartphone Bluetooth Settings 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation As of October 2016 For the latest information refer to the support site For the Bluetooth version refer to the website for your smartphone 331 ...

Page 332: ... you board an airplane etc you can temporarily disable all the wireless related functions including Wi Fi 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Wireless Airplane Mode desired setting If you set Airplane Mode to On an airplane mark will be displayed on the screen 1 332 ...

Page 333: ...ed Setup WPS button method perform Access Point Set For details about the available functions and settings of your access point see the access point operating instructions or contact the administrator of the access point A connection may not be enabled depending on the surrounding conditions such as the type of wall material or if there is an obstruction or poor wireless signal between the product...

Page 334: ... point you may want to set more items WPS PIN Displays the PIN code you enter into the connected device Priority Connection Select On or Off IP Address Setting MENU Wireless Wi Fi Settings Access Point Set 1 Select the access point you want to register When the desired access point is displayed on the screen Select the desired access point When the desired access point is not displayed on the scre...

Page 335: ...ask Default Gateway When you set IP Address Setting to Manual enter the IP address to match your network environment Note To give the registered access point priority set Priority Connection to On Related Topic Wi Fi Settings WPS Push How to use the keyboard 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 335 ...

Page 336: ...ge the device name for the Wi Fi Direct or Bluetooth connection Related Topic Wi Fi Settings WPS Push Wi Fi Settings Access Point Set How to use the keyboard 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Wireless Edit Device Name 1 Select the input box then input the device name OK 2 336 ...

Page 337: ...changeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE 6500 α6500 Wi Fi Settings Disp MAC Address Displays the MAC address of this product 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Wireless Wi Fi Settings Disp MAC Address 1 337 ...

Page 338: ...device that has permission to connect If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect reset the connection information Note If you connect this product to the smartphone after resetting the connection information you must register the smartphone again Related Topic Send to Smartphone 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Wireless Wi Fi Settings SSID PW Reset OK 1 338 ...

Page 339: ...e Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE 6500 α6500 Reset Network Set Resets all the network settings to default settings 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Wireless Reset Network Set OK 1 339 ...

Page 340: ...can add the desired functions to this product by connecting to the application download website PlayMemories Camera Apps via the Internet Press MENU Application Introduction for information about the service and available countries and regions 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 340 ...

Page 341: ... computer environment For details on the recommended computer environments for downloading an application and adding functions to the product refer to the following URL PlayMemories Camera Apps website http www sony net pmca 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 341 ...

Page 342: ...t which is required to download applications 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Access the application download website http www sony net pmca 1 Follow the instructions on the screen and acquire a service account Follow the instructions on the screen to download the desired application to the product 2 342 ...

Page 343: ...ervice account 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Access the application downloading website http www sony net pmca 1 Select the desired application and download the application to the product following the instructions on the screen Connect the computer and the product using the micro USB cable supplied following the instructions on the screen 2 343 ...

Page 344: ...ire a service account in advance Note If MENU Wireless Wi Fi Settings Access Point Set access point to be connected IP Address Setting is set to Manual change the setting to Auto Related Topic Wi Fi Settings Access Point Set Opening a service account 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Application Application List PlayMemories Camera Apps then follow the instructions on the screen ...

Page 345: ...the custom key You can launch the applications or display application list only by pressing the custom key during the shooting information screen is displayed Related Topic Custom Key Shoot Custom Key PB Downloading applications directly to the product using the Wi Fi function Uninstalling applications Changing the order of applications Confirming the account information of PlayMemories Camera App...

Page 346: ...hen you call up an application with one touch even if that application does not work with a smartphone PlayMemories Mobile on smartphone will launch Exit PlayMemories Mobile without performing an operation If you do not exit PlayMemories Mobile the smartphone stays in standby connection status Smart Remote Embedded is assigned to One touch NFC as a default setting Related Topic Controlling the cam...

Page 347: ...rom this product The uninstalled application can be re installed For details see the application download website 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Application Application List Application Management Manage and Remove 1 Select the application to be uninstalled 2 Select to uninstall the application 3 347 ...

Page 348: ...ations You can change the order in which added applications are displayed on this product 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Application Application List Application Management Sort 1 Select the application of which you want to change the order 2 Select the destination 3 348 ...

Page 349: ...t information of PlayMemories Camera Apps The account information for the Sony Entertainment Network that is registered on the product is displayed 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Application Application List Application Management Display Account Information 1 349 ...

Page 350: ...ns Digital Camera ILCE 6500 α6500 Recommended computer environment You can confirm the operating computer environment of the software from the following URL http www sony net pcenv 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 350 ...

Page 351: ...mport Wireless Auto Import is required if you are using a Mac computer and want to import images to the computer using Wi Fi function Download the software from the URL above and install it on your Mac computer For details see Help for Wireless Auto Import Note The software that can be used varies depending on the region Related Topic Send to Computer 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation...

Page 352: ...ow motion movies Also for Windows you can do the following You can organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them You can edit and correct images such as by trimming and resizing You can create a disc from movies imported to a computer Blu ray discs or AVCHD discs can be created from XAVC S format movies You can upload images to a network service An Internet connection...

Page 353: ...ollowing the on screen instructions http www sony net pm An Internet connection is required For detailed instructions visit the PlayMemories Home support page English only http www sony co jp pmh se 1 Connect the product to your computer using the micro USB cable supplied then turn the product on New functions may be added to PlayMemories Home Even if PlayMemories Home has already been installed o...

Page 354: ...tely 1 Turn on the camera and the computer 2 Check that USB Connection under Setup is set to Mass Storage 3 Connect the camera to the computer using the micro USB cable supplied A When you connect the camera to the computer for the first time the procedure for recognizing the camera may start automatically on the computer Wait until the procedure is finished If you connect the product to your comp...

Page 355: ...to the computer without using PlayMemories Home For Mac Connect the product to your Mac computer Double click the newly recognized icon on the desktop the folder in which the image you want to import is stored Then drag and drop the image file on to the hard disk icon Note For operations such as importing XAVC S movies or AVCHD movies to the computer use PlayMemories Home Do not edit or otherwise ...

Page 356: ...drag and drop the memory card icon or the drive icon into the Trash icon The camera will be disconnected from the computer On Windows 7 Windows 8 computers the disconnection icon may not appear In that case you can skip the steps above Do not remove the micro USB cable from the camera while the access lamp is lit The data may be damaged 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Click Safely R...

Page 357: ...just images with white balance exposure and Creative Style etc You can save the still images displayed and edited on a computer You can either save the still image as RAW format or save it in the general file format You can display and compare the RAW images and JPEG images recorded by this product You can rank images in five grades You can apply color labels Related Topic Installing Image Data Co...

Page 358: ...α6500 Installing Image Data Converter Note Log on as Administrator 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Download and install the software by accessing the following URL Windows http www sony co jp imsoft Win Mac http www sony co jp imsoft Mac 1 358 ...

Page 359: ...shooting Recording images directly to the computer Performing interval timer shooting Use these functions after selecting MENU Setup USB Connection PC Remote For details on how to use Remote Camera Control refer to the Help Related Topic Installing Remote Camera Control USB Connection PC Remote Settings Still Img Save Dest PC Remote Settings RAW J PC Save Img 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Cor...

Page 360: ...mera ILCE 6500 α6500 Installing Remote Camera Control Download and install the software by accessing the following URL Windows http www sony co jp imsoft Win Mac http www sony co jp imsoft Mac 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 360 ...

Page 361: ...VD media such as DVD R discs creating a high definition image quality HD disc Writable movie formats XAVC S AVCHD MP4 AVC Players AVCHD format playback devices Sony Blu ray Disc players PlayStation 3 etc You cannot play these kinds of discs on ordinary DVD players Standard definition image quality STD Standard definition image quality STD movies converted from high definition image quality HD movi...

Page 362: ...Creating DVD discs from standard image quality movies 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 362 ...

Page 363: ...evice other than a computer You can also create Blu ray Discs using a Blu ray recorder etc For details refer to the device s operating instructions Note When creating Blu ray discs using PlayMemories Home from movies recorded in the XAVC S or MP4 movie formats the image quality is converted to 1920 1080 60i 50i and it is not possible to create discs with the original image quality To record movies...

Page 364: ... can also create DVD discs AVCHD recording discs using a Blu ray recorder etc For details refer to the device s operating instructions Note When creating DVD discs AVCHD recording discs using PlayMemories Home from movies recorded in the XAVC S or MP4 movie formats the image quality is converted to 1920 1080 60i 50i and it is not possible to create discs with the original image quality To record m...

Page 365: ...ime connect your camera to the computer using a USB cable Install the dedicated add on software following the on screen instructions An internet connection is needed For details on how to create a disc using PlayMemories Home refer to the Help for PlayMemories Home B How to create using a device other than a computer You can also create DVD discs using a Blu ray recorder HDD recorder etc For detai...

Page 366: ...12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Press the MENU button to display the menu items 1 Select the desired setting you want to adjust using 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 icon at the top of the screen and press the left right side of the control wheel to move to another MENU item 2 Select ...

Page 367: ...ded Since the compression rate of Standard is higher than that of Fine the file size of Standard is smaller than that of Fine This will allow more files to be recorded on one memory card but the image quality will be lower About RAW images To open a RAW image file recorded with this camera the software Image Data Converter is needed With Image Data Converter you can open a RAW image file then conv...

Page 368: ... Menu item details When Aspect Ratio is set to 3 2 L 24M 6000 4000 pixels M 12M 4240 2832 pixels S 6 0M 3008 2000 pixels When Aspect Ratio is set to 16 9 L 20M 6000 3376 pixels M 10M 4240 2400 pixels S 5 1M 3008 1688 pixels Note When Quality is set to RAW or RAW JPEG the image size for RAW images corresponds to L Related Topic Aspect Ratio still image 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation...

Page 369: ...amera ILCE 6500 α6500 Aspect Ratio still image Menu item details 3 2 Suitable for standard prints 16 9 For viewing on a high definition TV 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Aspect Ratio desired setting 1 369 ...

Page 370: ... the Panorama Direction setting Menu item details When Panorama Direction is set to Up or Down Standard 3872 2160 Wide 5536 2160 When Panorama Direction is set to Left or Right Standard 8192 1856 Wide 12416 1856 Related Topic Sweep Panorama Panorama Direction 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Panorama Size desired setting 1 370 ...

Page 371: ...ges Menu item details Right Pan the camera from the left to the right Left Pan the camera from the right to the left Up Pan the camera from the bottom to the top Down Pan the camera from the top to the bottom Related Topic Sweep Panorama 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Panorama Direction desired setting 1 371 ...

Page 372: ...ise reduction Select this to prioritize the timing of shooting Note Noise reduction may not be activated even if Long Exposure NR is set to On in the following situations The shooting mode is set to Sweep Panorama Drive Mode is set to Cont Shooting or Cont Bracket The shooting mode is set to Scene Selection and Sports Action Hand held Twilight or Anti Motion Blur is selected The ISO sensitivity is...

Page 373: ...s Normal Activates high ISO noise reduction normally Low Activates high ISO noise reduction moderately Off Does not activate high ISO noise reduction Select this to prioritize the timing of shooting Note High ISO NR is not available in the following shooting modes Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene Selection Sweep Panorama When Quality is set to RAW this function is not available High ISO NR doe...

Page 374: ...RGB This color space has a wide range of color reproduction When a large part of the subject is vivid green or red Adobe RGB is effective The file name of the recorded image starts with _ Note AdobeRGB is for applications or printers that support color management and DCF2 0 option color space Images may not be printed or viewed in the correct colors if you use applications or printers that do not ...

Page 375: ...mpensates for darker corners of the screen automatically Off Does not compensate for darker corners of the screen Note This function is only available when using an automatic compensation compliant lens The amount of light around the edges may not be corrected depending on the lens type 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Lens Comp Shading Comp desired setting 1 37...

Page 376: ...d by certain lens characteristics Menu item details Auto Reduces the color deviation automatically Off Does not compensate for the color deviation Note This function is only available when using an automatic compensation compliant lens 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Lens Comp Chro Aber Comp desired setting 1 376 ...

Page 377: ...pensates for distortion of the screen automatically Off Does not compensate for distortion of the screen Note This function is only available when using an automatic compensation compliant lens Depending on the attached lens Distortion Comp is fixed to Auto and you cannot select Off 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Lens Comp Distortion Comp desired setting 1 377...

Page 378: ...t Auto and Superior Auto Menu item details Intelligent Auto Shoots using automatic scene recognition Superior Auto Shoots automatically while reducing blurring and noise Related Topic Intelligent Auto Superior Auto 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Set the mode dial to 1 MENU Camera Settings1 Auto Mode desired setting 2 378 ...

Page 379: ...ng subject at a fast shutter speed so that the subject looks as if it is standing still The product shoots images continuously while the shutter button is pressed Macro Shoots close ups of the subjects such as flowers insects food or small items Landscape Shoots the entire range of a scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors Sunset Shoots the red of the sunset beautifully Set the mode dial to SCN S...

Page 380: ...reate the image reducing subject blur and noise Note Under the following settings the shutter speed is slower so use of a tripod is recommended to prevent the image from blurring Night Scene Night Portrait In the Hand held Twilight or Anti Motion Blur mode the shutter clicks 4 times and an image is recorded If you select Hand held Twilight or Anti Motion Blur with RAW or RAW JPEG the image quality...

Page 381: ...m distance that you can come close to a subject does not change even if you select Macro For the minimum in focus range refer to the minimum distance of the lens attached to the product Hint To change the scene rotate the control dial on the shooting screen and select a new scene Related Topic Using flash 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 381 ...

Page 382: ...es all of the images Note Even if you set S Auto Img Extract to Off with Hand held Twilight selected as the scene recognition mode one combined image is saved When the Auto Framing function is activated two images are saved even if you set S Auto Img Extract to Auto When Quality is set to RAW or RAW JPEG the shooting function will be limited 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Came...

Page 383: ...es while holding the shutter button down each with different degrees of brightness Single Bracket Shoots a specified number of images one by one each with a different degree of brightness WB bracket Shoots a total of three images each with different color tones according to the selected settings for white balance color temperature and color filter DRO Bracket Shoots a total of three images each at...

Page 384: ...o sets the number of seconds until the shutter is released if using the self timer OFF 2 Sec 5 Sec 10 Sec Bracket order Sets the order of exposure bracketing and white balance bracketing 0 0 Related Topic Cont Bracket Single Bracket WB bracket DRO Bracket 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Select Drive Mode of the control wheel select bracket shooting mode You can also set the drive mo...

Page 385: ... registered to a memory card using another camera of the same model name can be recalled with this camera Note If you set Recall after completing the shooting settings the registered settings are given priority and the original settings may become invalid Check the indicators on the screen before shooting Related Topic Memory Camera Settings1 Camera Settings2 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Cor...

Page 386: ...ly be registered are displayed on the menu of the camera Aperture F number Shutter speed To change registered settings Change the setting to the desired one and re register the setting to the same mode number Note M1 through M4 can be selected only when a memory card is inserted into the product Program Shift cannot be registered Related Topic Recall Camera Settings1 Camera Settings2 4 689 270 12 ...

Page 387: ...nual focus from the beginning This is convenient in situations such as macro shooting Manual Focus Adjusts the focus manually If you cannot focus on the intended subject using auto focus use manual focus Focus indicator lit The subject is in focus and the focus is locked flashing The subject is not in focus lit The subject is in focus The focus will be adjusted continuously according to the moveme...

Page 388: ...you can lock the focus by pressing and holding the button that has been assigned the Focus Hold function Related Topic Direct manual focus DMF Manual Focus MF Assist still image 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 388 ...

Page 389: ...enu item details AF Prioritizes focusing The shutter will not be released until the subject is in focus Release Prioritizes the shutter s release The shutter will be released even if the subject is out of focus Balanced Emphasis Shoots with a balanced emphasis on both focusing and shutter release Related Topic Focus Mode Priority Set in AF C 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Came...

Page 390: ... AF Prioritizes focusing The shutter will not be released until the subject is in focus Release Prioritizes the shutter s release The shutter will be released even if the subject is out of focus Balanced Emphasis Shoots with a balanced emphasis on both focusing and shutter release Related Topic Focus Mode Priority Set in AF S 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Pri...

Page 391: ...n and focus on an extremely small subject in a narrow area Expand Flexible Spot If the product cannot focus on a single selected point it uses focus points around the flexible spot as a secondary priority area for focusing Lock on AF When the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down the product tracks the subject within the selected autofocus area This setting is available only when the foc...

Page 392: ...oting settings using the control wheel press the button to which Focus Standard is assigned You can move the focusing frame quickly by touching and dragging it on the monitor Set Touch Operation to other than Off beforehand Note Focus Area is locked to Wide in the following situations Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene Selection During Smile Shutter mode The focus area may not light up during co...

Page 393: ...Related Topic Touch Operation 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 393 ...

Page 394: ...t use the AF illuminator Note You cannot use AF Illuminator in the following situations In movie mode Sweep Panorama When Focus Mode is set to Continuous AF or Automatic AF and the subject is moving when the focus indicator or lights up When Focus Magnifier is activated When Scene Selection is set to the following modes Landscape Sports Action Night Scene When a Mount Adaptor is attached The AF il...

Page 395: ... moving too quickly The subject is too small or too large The contrast between the subject and the background is poor It is dark The ambient light changes Lock on AF does not work in the following situations Sweep Panorama When Scene Selection is set to Hand held Twilight or Anti Motion Blur When shooting in Manual Focus mode When using the digital zoom When Record Setting is set to 120p 100p 4 68...

Page 396: ...Contrast AF The focusing speed is slower Use when you cannot focus with Phase Detection AF Note When AF System is set to Contrast AF Continuous AF under Focus Mode is unavailable The following functions are unavailable when AF System is set to Phase Detection AF Zone Expand Flexible Spot and Lock on AF in Focus Area Eye AF When AF System is set to Phase Detection AF even if Priority Set in AF S is...

Page 397: ... than the shutter button lets you focus more precisely in combination with manual focusing Related Topic AF On Eye Start AF still image Pre AF still image Focus Magnifier 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 AF w shutter desired setting 1 Set AF w shutter to Off 1 MENU Camera Settings2 Custom Key Shoot assign the AF On and Focus Magnifier functions to the desired ke...

Page 398: ...hutter button halfway down Menu item details On Adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down Off Does not adjust focus before you press the shutter button halfway down Note Pre AF is available only when an E mount lens is mounted 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Pre AF desired setting 1 398 ...

Page 399: ...m details On Auto focusing starts when you look through the Electronic Viewfinder Off Auto focusing does not start when you look through the Electronic Viewfinder Hint Eye Start AF is available when an A mount lens and a Mount Adaptor LA EA2 LA EA4 sold separately are attached 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Eye Start AF desired setting 1 399 ...

Page 400: ...ed all the time or should disappear automatically shortly after focus is achieved Menu item details On The focus area disappears automatically shortly after focus is achieved Off The focus area is displayed all the time 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 AF Area Auto Clear desired setting 1 400 ...

Page 401: ...ocus area that is in focus Note When Focus Area is set to one of the following the frames in the area that is in focus turn green Center Flexible Spot Expand Flexible Spot When an A mount lens and a Mount Adaptor LA EA1 LA EA3 sold separately are mounted on the camera and AF System is set to Phase Detection AF Disp cont AF area is always turned on regardless of the Focus Area settings 4 689 270 12...

Page 402: ...nses for which a value has not yet been registered If is displayed as the value then a total of 30 lenses have been registered and no new lens can be registered To register a new lens attach a lens for which the registration can be erased and set its value to 0 or reset the values of all the lenses using Clear The AF Micro Adj supports Sony Minolta or Konica Minolta lenses If you perform AF Micro ...

Page 403: ... can perform the exposure compensation only when ISO is set to ISO AUTO Only a value between 3 0 EV and 3 0 EV with the equivalent image brightness appears on the screen when shooting If you set an exposure beyond this range the image brightness on the screen does not show the effect but it will be reflected in the recorded image Exposure Comp on the control wheel press the left right side of the ...

Page 404: ...u shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions or when you use the flash you may not be able to get a satisfactory effect Related Topic Exposure step Dial Wheel Ev Comp Exp comp set Cont Bracket Single Bracket Zebra 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 404 ...

Page 405: ... Scene Selection Sweep Panorama The higher the ISO value the more noise will appear on the images The available ISO settings will differ depending on whether you are shooting still images shooting movies or shooting slow motion quick motion movies When shooting movies ISO values between 100 and 25600 are available If the ISO value is set to a value larger than 25600 the setting is automatically sw...

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Page 407: ...t images with less noise 1 4000 30 The ISO sensitivity starts to change at the shutter speed you have set Hint The difference in shutter speed at which ISO sensitivity starts to change between Faster Fast Standard Slow and Slower is 1 EV Note If the exposure is insufficient even when the ISO sensitivity is set to ISO AUTO Maximum in ISO AUTO in order to shoot with an appropriate exposure the shutt...

Page 408: ... if the composition or the position of the subject changes Highlight Measures the brightness while emphasizing the highlighted area on the screen This mode is suitable for shooting the subject while avoiding overexposure Hint When Spot is selected and Focus Area is set to either Flexible Spot or Expand Flexible Spot while Spot Metering Point is set to Focus Point Link the spot metering point can b...

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Page 410: ...oint Link The spot metering position coordinates with the focus area Note When Focus Area is set to other than Flexible Spot or Expand Flexible Spot the spot metering position is locked to the center When Focus Area is set to Lock on AF Flexible Spot or Lock on AF Expand Flexible Spot the spot metering position coordinates to the Lock on AF start position but does not coordinate with the tracking ...

Page 411: ...6500 α6500 Exposure step You can set the setting range for the shutter speed aperture and exposure compensation values Menu item details 0 3EV 0 5EV 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Exposure step desired setting 1 411 ...

Page 412: ... is set to Automatic AF and the product determines that the subject is moving or you shoot burst images the fixed exposure is cancelled On Fixes the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down Off Does not fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down Use this mode when you want to adjust focus and exposure separately The product keeps adjusting the exposure while sho...

Page 413: ...or Spot during using spot AEL The standard value for M M Metered Manual will be changed according to the value set in Exposure Std Adjust The value set in Exposure Std Adjust is recorded in Exif data separately from the exposure compensation value The amount of exposure standard value will not be added to the exposure compensation value If you set Exposure Std Adjust during bracketing shooting the...

Page 414: ...ter Rear sync shooting allows you to shoot a natural image of the trail of a moving subject such as a moving car or a walking person Wireless Using a wireless flash creates a shading effect that gives the subject a more 3D appearance than when using the camera s flash This mode is effective when you attach a remote control compatible external flash sold separately to the product and shoot with a w...

Page 415: ...e is set to the following modes Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Sweep Panorama Scene Selection The higher flash effect side may not be visible due to the limited amount of flash light available if the subject is outside the maximum range of the flash If the subject is very close the lower flash effect side may not be visible Related Topic Using flash 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation M...

Page 416: ...mbient light or just ambient light Menu item details Ambient flash Applies the exposure compensation value to control both flash light and ambient light Ambient only Applies the exposure compensation value to control ambient light only Related Topic Flash Comp 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Exp comp set desired setting 1 416 ...

Page 417: ...n The flash is always fired to reduce the red eye phenomenon Off Does not use Red Eye Reduction Note Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired effects It depends on individual differences and conditions such as distance to the subject or whether the subject looks at the pre strobe or not 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Red Eye Reduction desired setting 1 41...

Page 418: ...ustom 2 Custom 3 Uses the white balance setting saved in Custom Setup Custom Setup Memorizes the basic white color under the light conditions for the shooting environment Select a memorized custom white balance number Hint You can display the fine adjustment screen and perform fine adjustments of the color tones as required by pressing the right side of the control wheel If the color tones do not ...

Page 419: ...Shoots with standard auto white balance The camera automatically adjusts the color tones Ambience Prioritizes the color tone of the light source This is suitable when you want to produce a warm atmosphere White Prioritizes a reproduction of white color when the color temperature of the light source is low Related Topic White Balance 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settin...

Page 420: ...Opt is fixed to Off The shooting mode is set to Sweep Panorama Multi Frame NR When Picture Effect is set to other than Off When Picture Profile is set to other than Off DRO Auto HDR is fixed to Off when the following modes are selected in Scene Selection Sunset Night Scene Night Portrait Hand held Twilight Anti Motion Blur The setting is fixed to D Range Optimizer Auto when Scene Selection modes o...

Page 421: ...flash light Do not change the composition before shooting Note This function is not available when the Quality is RAW or RAW JPEG Auto HDR is not available in the following shooting modes Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Sweep Panorama Scene Selection Auto HDR is not available in the following situations When Multi Frame NR is selected When Picture Effect is set to other than Off When Picture Profil...

Page 422: ...nd contrast are heightened for shooting striking images of colorful scenes and subjects such as flowers spring greenery blue sky or ocean views Neutral MENU Camera Settings1 Creative Style 1 Select the desired style or Style Box using the top bottom sides of the control wheel 2 To adjust Contrast Saturation and Sharpness select the desired item using the right left sides and then select the value ...

Page 423: ...numbers on the left side to register preferred settings Then select the desired settings using the right button You can call up the same style with slightly different settings To set Contrast Saturation and Sharpness Contrast Saturation and Sharpness can be adjusted for each image style preset such as Standard and Landscape and for each Style Box to which you can register preferred settings Select...

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Page 425: ...nhancing the colors and details Rich tone Mono Creates an image in black and white with rich gradation and reproduction of details Miniature Creates an image which enhances the subject vividly with the background defocused considerably This effect may often be found in pictures of miniature models Watercolor Creates an image with ink bleed and blurring effects as if painted using watercolors Illus...

Page 426: ... when significant camera shake or subject blur has occurred you may not be able to obtain good HDR images If the product detects such a situation appear on the recorded image to inform you of this situation Change the composition or re shoot the image carefully to avoid image blur as needed This function is not available in the following shooting modes Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene Selectio...

Page 427: ...etting PP1 Example setting using Movie gamma PP2 Example setting using Still gamma PP3 Example setting of natural color tone using the ITU709 gamma PP4 Example setting of a color tone faithful to the ITU709 standard PP5 Example setting using Cine1 gamma PP6 Example setting using Cine2 gamma PP7 Example setting using S Log2 gamma PP8 Example setting using the S Log3 gamma and the S Gamut3 Cine unde...

Page 428: ...a When selecting Still Cine1 Cine2 Cine3 Cine4 ITU709 800 S Log2 S Log3 in Gamma Knee is set to Off if Mode is set to Auto To use functions in Knee set Mode to Manual Mode Selects auto manual settings Auto The knee point and slope are set automatically Manual The knee point and slope are set manually Auto Set Settings when Auto is selected for Mode Max Point Sets the maximum point of the knee poin...

Page 429: ...p crispening level Hi Light Detail Sets the Detail level in the high intensity areas 0 to 4 To copy the settings to another picture profile number You can copy the settings of the picture profile to another picture profile number MENU Camera Settings1 Picture Profile Copy To Reset the picture profile to the default setting You can reset the picture profile to the default setting You cannot reset a...

Page 430: ...in Manual Set Knee is set to Off S Gamut S Gamut3 Cine and S Gamut3 are color spaces exclusive to Sony However this camera s S Gamut setting does not support the whole S Gamut color space it is a setting to achieve a color reproduction equivalent to S Gamut 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 430 ...

Page 431: ... function On Uses the Soft Skin Effect Hint When Soft Skin Effect is set to On you can select the effect level Select the effect level by pressing the right left side of the control wheel Note Soft Skin Effect is not available when Quality is RAW Soft Skin Effect is not available for RAW images when the Quality is RAW JPEG 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Soft S...

Page 432: ...ifier function is ended by pressing the shutter button halfway down Related Topic MF Assist still image Focus Magnif Time AF in Focus Mag still image Custom Key Shoot Custom Key PB AF MF control Touch Operation MENU Camera Settings1 Focus Magnifier 1 Press the center of the control wheel to enlarge the image and select the position you want to enlarge using top bottom left right side of the contro...

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Page 434: ...t or Focus Magnifier function Menu item details 2 Sec Magnifies the images for 2 seconds 5 Sec Magnifies the images for 5 seconds No Limit Magnifies the images until you press the shutter button Related Topic Focus Magnifier MF Assist still image 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Focus Magnif Time desired setting 1 434 ...

Page 435: ...ituations In Sweep Panorama mode During movie shooting When Focus Mode is set to Continuous AF When Focus Mode is set to Automatic AF and the shooting mode is set to other than P A S M When Focus Mode is set to Automatic AF and Drive Mode is set to Cont Shooting When using a Mount Adaptor sold separately While the displayed image is being magnified the following functions are unavailable Eye AF Ce...

Page 436: ...Related Topic Focus Magnifier Custom Key Shoot Custom Key PB 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 436 ...

Page 437: ...ad MF Assist is not available when a Mount Adaptor is attached Use the Focus Magnifier function instead Hint You can set how long the image is to be shown magnified by selecting MENU Camera Settings1 Focus Magnif Time Related Topic Manual Focus Direct manual focus DMF Focus Magnif Time 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 MF Assist On 1 Turn the focus ring to adjust...

Page 438: ...to middle Low Sets the peaking level to low Off Does not use the peaking function Note Since the product recognizes sharp areas as in focus the effect of peaking differs depending on the subject and lens The outline of in focus ranges is not enhanced when the product is connected using an HDMI cable Related Topic Manual Focus Direct manual focus DMF Peaking Color 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony...

Page 439: ...anual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting Menu item details Red Enhances outlines in red Yellow Enhances outlines in yellow White Enhances outlines in white Related Topic Manual Focus Direct manual focus DMF Peaking Level 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Peaking Color desired setting 1 439 ...

Page 440: ...ch face using Face Registration the product automatically selects the first prioritized face and the face detection frame over that face turns white The face detection frames of other registered faces turn reddish purple Tips for capturing smiles more effectively Do not cover the eyes with front hair and keep the eyes narrowed Do not obscure the face by a hat masks sunglasses etc Try to orient the...

Page 441: ...to 120p 100p Up to 8 faces of your subjects can be detected The product may not detect faces at all or may accidentally detect other objects as faces in some conditions If the product cannot detect a face set the Smile Detection Sensitivity If you track a face using Lock on AF while executing Smile Shutter function Smile Detection is performed only for that face 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony ...

Page 442: ...aces Note Up to eight faces can be registered Shoot the face from the front in a brightly lit place The face may not be registered correctly if it is obscured by a hat a mask sunglasses etc 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Face Registration New Registration 1 Align the guide frame with the face to be registered and press the shutter button 2 When a confirmation ...

Page 443: ...le faces are registered to be given priority the face registered first will be given priority You can change the priority order 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Face Registration Order Exchanging 1 Select a face to change the order of priority 2 Select the destination 3 443 ...

Page 444: ... Even if you execute Delete the data for registered face will remain in the product To delete the data for registered faces from the product select Delete All 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Face Registration Delete If you select Delete All you can delete all registered faces 1 444 ...

Page 445: ...ma Movie or Movie S Q Motion or when Scene Selection is set to Hand held Twilight Sports Action or Anti Motion Blur The trimmed image may not be the best possible composition depending on the shooting conditions Auto Obj Framing cannot be set when Quality is set to RAW or RAW JPEG Auto Obj Framing is not available in the following situations Drive Mode is set to Cont Shooting Self timer Cont Cont ...

Page 446: ...erture Priority Aperture Priority Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually Shutter Priority Shutter Priority Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually Manual Exposure Manual Exposure Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure both the shutter speed and the aperture value manually Related Topic Shooting movies S Q Settings 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2...

Page 447: ...mile Face Detect Center Lock on AF and REC Control are temporarily set to Off when File Format is set to XAVC S 4K and Dual Video REC is set to On Even if the camera is connected to an HDMI device images will not be displayed on that device while movie recording is in progress XAVC S HD Records HD movies in the XAVC S format This format supports a high bit rate Audio LPCM One of the following kind...

Page 448: ...e reaches approx 2 GB during recording a new movie file will be created automatically When File Format is set to MP4 the file size of movies is limited to approx 4 GB If the movie file size reaches approx 4 GB during recording recording will stop automatically 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 448 ...

Page 449: ... with Dolby Digital audio and in the AVCHD format 24p 25p Movies are recorded at approximately 24 frames sec for 1080 60i compatible devices or 25 frames sec for 1080 50i compatible devices in progressive mode with Dolby Digital audio and in the AVCHD format 60p 50p Movies are recorded at approximately 60 frames sec for 1080 60i compatible devices or 50 frames sec for 1080 50i compatible devices i...

Page 450: ...isc To play back 60p 50p 24p 25p movies on a TV the TV must be compatible with the 60p 50p 24p 25p format If the TV is not compatible with the 60p 50p 24p 25p format 60p 50p 24p 25p movies will be output as 60i 50i movies 120p 100p cannot be selected for the following settings Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene Selection The angle of view will be narrower under the following conditions When File...

Page 451: ...elector is set to PAL Set the mode dial to Movie S Q Motion 1 Select MENU Camera Settings2 Movie S Q Motion and select the desired setting of slow motion quick motion S Q Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority or Manual Exposure 2 Select MENU Camera Settings2 S Q Settings and select the desired settings for Record Setting and Frame Rate 3 Press the MOVIE movie button to start recording Pr...

Page 452: ...ting The movie will be recorded in XAVC S HD format During slow motion quick motion recording the following functions are not available Dual Video REC TC Run under TC UB Settings TC Output under HDMI Settings 4K Output Sel Related Topic Movie S Q Motion Recordable movie times 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Frame Rate Record Setting 25p 50p 100fps 4 times slower 50fps 2 times slower...

Page 453: ...not used Note When Record Setting for an XAVC S movie is set to 60p 50p or 120p 100p Record Setting for an AVCHD movie is set to 60p 50p or File Format is set to MP4 Dual Video REC is set to Off If you select Date View in View Mode when playing back movies XAVC S movies and MP4 movies or AVCHD movies and MP4 movies are displayed side by side Related Topic Record Setting movie Switching between sti...

Page 454: ...Fast Sets the AF drive speed to fast This mode is suitable for shooting active scenes such as sports Normal Sets the AF drive speed to normal Slow Sets the AF drive speed to slow With this mode the focus switches smoothly when the subject to be focused is changed 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 AF drive speed desired setting 1 454 ...

Page 455: ...ive Sets the AF sensitivity to high This mode is useful when recording movies in which the subject is moving quickly Standard Sets the AF sensitivity to normal This mode is useful when there are obstacles in front of the subject or in crowded places 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 AF Track Sens desired setting 1 455 ...

Page 456: ...oise in the movie by using a slow shutter speed when recording in dark locations Off Does not use Auto Slow Shut The recorded movie will be darker than when On is selected but you can record movies with smoother motion and less object blur Note Auto Slow Shut does not function in the following situations During slow motion quick motion shooting Shutter Priority Manual Exposure When ISO is set to o...

Page 457: ...r to record sounds when shooting movies Select Off to avoid recording the sounds of the lens and the camera operating Menu item details On Records sound stereo Off Does not record sound 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Audio Recording desired setting 1 457 ...

Page 458: ...listic audio When you record audio movies with lower volumes set Audio Rec Level to a greater sound level to make the sound easier to hear Note Regardless of the Audio Rec Level settings the limiter always operates Audio Rec Level is available only when the shooting mode is set to movie mode Audio Rec Level is unavailable during slow motion quick motion shooting The Audio Rec Level settings are ap...

Page 459: ...ay the audio level Note The audio level is not displayed in the following situations When Audio Recording is set to Off When DISP Display Setting is set to No Disp Info During slow motion quick motion shooting The audio level is also displayed while shooting stand by in movie recording mode 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Audio Level Display desired setting 1 4...

Page 460: ...icrophone Menu item details On Reduces wind noise Off Does not reduce wind noise Note Setting this item to On where wind is not blowing sufficiently hard may cause normal sound to be recorded with too low volume When an external microphone sold separately is used On does not function 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Wind Noise Reduct desired setting 1 460 ...

Page 461: ...layed The markers are not recorded Off No marker is displayed Note The markers are displayed when the mode dial is set to Movie S Q Motion or when shooting movies You cannot display markers when using Focus Magnifier The markers are displayed on the monitor or viewfinder You cannot output the markers Related Topic Marker Settings movie 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Set...

Page 462: ... 85 1 2 35 1 Safety Zone Sets the safety zone display This becomes the standard range that can be received by a general household TV Off 80 90 Guideframe Sets whether or not to display the guide frame You can verify whether the subject is level or perpendicular to the ground Off On Hint You can display several markers at the same time Place the subject on the cross point of the Guideframe to make ...

Page 463: ...ring lights such as the flash light from other cameras or fluorescent lighting a striping effect may occur on the image If you want to turn off the beep that sounds when the subject is in focus or the self timer operates set Audio signals to Off Even if Silent Shooting is set to On the shutter sound may beep under the following circumstances White Balance is set to Custom Setup Face Registration Y...

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Page 465: ...f a blurred area may occur depending on the subject or shooting conditions In such cases set this function to Off When a lens made by another manufacturer including a Minolta Konica Minolta lens is used set this function to Off If you set this function to On the correct exposure will not be set or the image brightness will be uneven When you shoot at high shutter speeds the image brightness may be...

Page 466: ...taching the product to an astronomical telescope etc Disable Does not release the shutter when a lens is not attached Note Correct metering cannot be achieved when you use lenses that do not provide a lens contact such as the lens of an astronomical telescope In such cases adjust the exposure manually by checking it on the recorded image 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera S...

Page 467: ...tter even if no memory card has been inserted Disable Does not release the shutter when no memory card has been inserted Note When no memory card has been inserted the images shot will not be saved The default setting is Enable It is recommended that you select Disable prior to actual shooting 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Release w o Card desired setting 1 4...

Page 468: ...hot Sets whether or not to use the SteadyShot function Menu item details On Uses SteadyShot Off Does not use SteadyShot We recommend that you set Off when using a tripod 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 SteadyShot desired setting 1 468 ...

Page 469: ...y malfunction when shooting SteadyShot Settings will be unavailable when MENU Camera Settings2 SteadyShot is set to Off When the camera cannot obtain focal length information from the lens the SteadyShot function does not work correctly Set SteadyShot Adjust to Manual and set SteadyS Focal Len to match the lens you are using The current set value of the SteadyShot focal length will display to the ...

Page 470: ...mera Settings2 Zoom Setting On ClearImage Zoom or On Digital Zoom 1 When a power zoom lens is mounted move the zoom lever or the zoom ring of the zoom lens to enlarge subjects When you exceed the zoom range of the optical zoom the camera automatically switches to another zoom than the optical zoom 2 When a lens other than a power zoom lens is mounted select MENU Camera Settings2 Zoom desired value...

Page 471: ...l zoom the product magnifies images within the range in which image quality does not deteriorate significantly On Digital Zoom When the zoom range of the Clear Image Zoom is exceeded the product magnifies images to the largest scale However the image quality will deteriorate Note Set Optical zoom only if you want to magnify images within the range in which image quality does not deteriorate Relate...

Page 472: ... lenses that support this function Menu item details Left W Right T Assigns zoom out W function to left handed rotation and zoom in T function to right handed rotation Right W Left T Assigns zoom in T function to left handed rotation and zoom out W function to right handed rotation 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Zoom Ring Rotate desired setting 1 472 ...

Page 473: ...es whether the product is level in both the front back A and horizontal B directions When the product is level in both directions the indicator turns to green For viewfinder Displays information suited for shooting with the viewfinder Note If you tilt the product forward or backward by a large degree the level error will be great The product may have a margin of error of almost 1 even when the inc...

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Page 475: ...ge is displayed only in the Electronic Viewfinder Monitor Manual The Electronic Viewfinder is turned off and the image is always displayed on the screen Hint You can assign the FINDER MONITOR function to your preferred key MENU Camera Settings2 Custom Key Shoot set Finder Monitor Sel to the preferred key To turn off automatic switching of the display using the eye sensor set FINDER MONITOR to View...

Page 476: ...moothly on the viewfinder 60fps 50fps Displays the subject at a normal frame rate on the viewfinder Note When Finder Frame Rate is set to 120fps 100fps the resolution of the viewfinder is lowered Finder Frame Rate is locked to 60fps 50fps in the following modes During playback During movie shooting During HDMI connection Related Topic Custom Key Shoot Custom Key PB 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 So...

Page 477: ...tness level for Zebra The settings for correct exposure confirmation and overexposure confirmation are registered to Custom1 and Custom2 respectively in the default settings To check the correct exposure set a standard value and the range for the brightness level The zebra pattern will appear on areas that fall within the range you set To check the overexposure set a minimum value for the brightne...

Page 478: ...mage into thirds for a well balanced composition Square Grid Square grids make it easier to confirm the horizontal level of your composition This is suitable to determine the quality of the composition when shooting landscape close up or duplicated images Diag Square Grid Place a subject on the diagonal line to express an uplifting and powerful feeling Off Does not display the grid line 4 689 270 ...

Page 479: ...xposure Set Guide You can set whether to display a guide when you change the exposure Menu item details Off Does not display the guide On Displays the guide 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Exposure Set Guide desired setting 1 479 ...

Page 480: ...he image composition Live View is always displayed with the appropriate brightness even in Manual Exposure mode When Setting Effect OFF is selected the icon is displayed on the Live View screen Note Live View Display cannot be set to Setting Effect OFF in the following shooting modes Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Sweep Panorama Movie S Q Motion Scene Selection When Live View Display is set to Set...

Page 481: ...u perform a magnifying operation during Auto Review you can check that image using the magnified scale Off Does not display the Auto Review Note When you use a function that performs image processing the image before processing may be displayed temporarily followed by the image after processing The DISP Display Setting settings are applied for the Auto Review display Related Topic Enlarging an ima...

Page 482: ...U Camera Settings2 Custom Key Shoot or Custom Key PB 1 Select the key to which you want to assign the function on the selection screen The keys that can be assigned functions are different for Custom Key Shoot and Custom Key PB You can assign the desired functions to the following keys You can also assign a shooting function to the focus hold button on the lens However some lenses do not have a fo...

Page 483: ...assign the functions to be called up when you press the Fn Function button The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Function Menu Set set a function to the desired location 1 483 ...

Page 484: ...ge the shutter speed using the control wheel and change the aperture value using the control dial F no SS You can change the aperture value using the control wheel and change the shutter speed using the control dial Note Dial Wheel Setup is enabled when the shooting mode is set to M 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Dial Wheel Setup desired setting 1 484 ...

Page 485: ...ure compensation function to the control wheel Dial Assigns the exposure compensation function to the control dial Note If you assign the exposure compensation function to the control dial the function that was originally assigned can be managed using the control wheel and vice versa When the shooting mode is set to Manual Exposure and ISO is set to ISO AUTO Dial Wheel Ev Comp is disabled 4 689 27...

Page 486: ...ton Menu item details Always Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button in any mode Movie Mode Only Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button only if the shooting mode is set to Movie S Q Motion mode 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 MOVIE Button desired setting 1 486 ...

Page 487: ...Function button Menu item details Lock Locks the control dial and control wheel Unlock Does not lock the control dial or control wheel even if you press and hold the Fn Function button Hint You can release the lock by holding the Fn Function button down again 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Dial Wheel Lock desired setting 1 487 ...

Page 488: ...etails On Sounds are produced for example when the focus is achieved by pressing the shutter button halfway down Off Sounds are not produced Note If Focus Mode is set to Continuous AF the camera will not beep when it focuses on a subject 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Audio signals desired setting 1 488 ...

Page 489: ...memory card You can select an image size to be sent to the smartphone from Original 2M or VGA To change the image size refer to the following steps For Android smartphone Start PlayMemories Mobile and change the image size by Settings Copy Image Size For iPhone iPad Select PlayMemories Mobile in the setting menu and change the image size by Copy Image Size Some images may not be displayed on the s...

Page 490: ... again When Airplane Mode is set to On you cannot connect this product and the smartphone Set Airplane Mode to Off Related Topic PlayMemories Mobile Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone NFC One touch remote Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone QR code Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone SSID Controlling the camera using an iPhone or iPad QR code Controlli...

Page 491: ...ettings of your computer the product will turn off after saving the images to your computer You can transfer images from the product to only one computer at a time If you want to transfer images to another computer connect the product and the computer via a USB connection and follow the instructions in PlayMemories Home When you save images to the Mac computer using Wi Fi function use Wireless Aut...

Page 492: ...back Image Size Selects from HD and 4K Note You can use this function on a TV that supports DLNA renderer You can view images on a Wi Fi Direct enabled TV or network enabled TV including wired network enabled TVs If you connect TV and this product and do not use Wi Fi Direct you need to register your access point first Displaying the images on the TV may take time Movies cannot be shown on a TV vi...

Page 493: ...Related Topic Wi Fi Settings WPS Push Wi Fi Settings Access Point Set 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 493 ...

Page 494: ...hen you call up an application with one touch even if that application does not work with a smartphone PlayMemories Mobile on smartphone will launch Exit PlayMemories Mobile without performing an operation If you do not exit PlayMemories Mobile the smartphone stays in standby connection status Smart Remote Embedded is assigned to One touch NFC as a default setting Related Topic Controlling the cam...

Page 495: ... you board an airplane etc you can temporarily disable all the wireless related functions including Wi Fi 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Wireless Airplane Mode desired setting If you set Airplane Mode to On an airplane mark will be displayed on the screen 1 495 ...

Page 496: ...ed Setup WPS button method perform Access Point Set For details about the available functions and settings of your access point see the access point operating instructions or contact the administrator of the access point A connection may not be enabled depending on the surrounding conditions such as the type of wall material or if there is an obstruction or poor wireless signal between the product...

Page 497: ... point you may want to set more items WPS PIN Displays the PIN code you enter into the connected device Priority Connection Select On or Off IP Address Setting MENU Wireless Wi Fi Settings Access Point Set 1 Select the access point you want to register When the desired access point is displayed on the screen Select the desired access point When the desired access point is not displayed on the scre...

Page 498: ...ask Default Gateway When you set IP Address Setting to Manual enter the IP address to match your network environment Note To give the registered access point priority set Priority Connection to On Related Topic Wi Fi Settings WPS Push How to use the keyboard 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 498 ...

Page 499: ...changeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE 6500 α6500 Wi Fi Settings Disp MAC Address Displays the MAC address of this product 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Wireless Wi Fi Settings Disp MAC Address 1 499 ...

Page 500: ...device that has permission to connect If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect reset the connection information Note If you connect this product to the smartphone after resetting the connection information you must register the smartphone again Related Topic Send to Smartphone 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Wireless Wi Fi Settings SSID PW Reset OK 1 500 ...

Page 501: ...era and smartphone in order to use the location information interlocking function refer to Loc Info Link Set Menu item details Bluetooth Function On Off Sets whether to activate or not the Bluetooth function of the camera Pairing Displays the screen for pairing the camera and smartphone using PlayMemories Mobile Disp Device Address Displays the BD address of the camera Related Topic Loc Info Link ...

Page 502: ...formation Linkage will appear on the top page of the application 2 Confirm that the Bluetooth function of your smartphone is activated Do not perform the Bluetooth pairing operation on the smartphone setting screen In steps 2 to 7 the pairing operation is performed using the camera and the application PlayMemories Mobile If you accidentally perform the pairing operation on the smartphone setting s...

Page 503: ...work properly see the following notes and perform pairing again Confirm that the Bluetooth function of your smartphone is activated Confirm that the camera is not connected with other devices using the Bluetooth function Confirm that Airplane Mode for the camera is set to Off Delete the pairing information for the camera registered in PlayMemories Mobile Execute Reset Network Set of the camera For...

Page 504: ...opic PlayMemories Home PlayMemories Mobile Send to Smartphone Bluetooth Settings 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation As of October 2016 For the latest information refer to the support site For the Bluetooth version refer to the website for your smartphone 504 ...

Page 505: ...ge the device name for the Wi Fi Direct or Bluetooth connection Related Topic Wi Fi Settings WPS Push Wi Fi Settings Access Point Set How to use the keyboard 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Wireless Edit Device Name 1 Select the input box then input the device name OK 2 505 ...

Page 506: ...e Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE 6500 α6500 Reset Network Set Resets all the network settings to default settings 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Wireless Reset Network Set OK 1 506 ...

Page 507: ...the custom key You can launch the applications or display application list only by pressing the custom key during the shooting information screen is displayed Related Topic Custom Key Shoot Custom Key PB Downloading applications directly to the product using the Wi Fi function Uninstalling applications Changing the order of applications Confirming the account information of PlayMemories Camera App...

Page 508: ...mera ILCE 6500 α6500 Introduction Displays information about services that you can download from PlayMemories Camera Apps Related Topic PlayMemories Camera Apps 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Application Introduction 1 508 ...

Page 509: ...All in this Folder Deletes all images in the selected folder All with this date Deletes all images in the selected date range Hint Perform Format to delete all images including protected images To display the desired folder or date select the desired folder or date during playback by performing the following procedure Image Index button select the bar on the left using the control wheel select the...

Page 510: ...Date View Displays the images by date Folder View Still Displays only still images Folder View MP4 Displays only MP4 format movies AVCHD View Displays only AVCHD format movies XAVC S HD View Displays only XAVC S HD format movies XAVC S 4K View Displays only XAVC S 4K format movies 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Playback View Mode desired setting 1 510 ...

Page 511: ... a desired image quickly Select the bar on the left of the image index screen using the control wheel then press the top bottom sides of the control wheel While the bar is being selected you can display the calendar screen or folder selection screen by pressing the center In addition you can switch View Mode by selecting an icon Related Topic Switching between still images and movies View Mode 4 6...

Page 512: ...the displayed image rotates automatically by detecting the orientation of the camera Manual A portrait image is displayed as a vertical image If you have set the image orientation using the Rotate function the image will be displayed accordingly Off Always displays in landscape orientation Related Topic Rotating an image Rotate 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Playback Display R...

Page 513: ...e Interval Select the display interval for images from among 1 Sec 3 Sec 5 Sec 10 Sec or 30 Sec To quit the slideshow in the middle of playback Press the MENU button to quit the slideshow You cannot pause the slideshow Hint During playback you can display the next previous image by pressing the right left side of the control wheel You can activate a slideshow only when View Mode is set to Date Vie...

Page 514: ...ng rotated images on a computer the images may be displayed in their original orientation depending on the software 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Display the image to be rotated then select MENU Playback Rotate 1 Press the center of the control wheel The image is rotated counter clockwise The image rotates as you press the center If you rotate the image once the image remains rota...

Page 515: ...elated Topic Touch Operation 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Display the image you want to enlarge and then press the button Turn the control wheel to adjust the zoom scale By rotating the control dial you can switch to the previous or next image while keeping the same zoom scale The view will zoom in on the part of the image where the camera focused during shooting If the focus loc...

Page 516: ...ox To cancel the selection press the center again to remove the mark 2 To protect other images repeat step 1 3 MENU OK All in this Folder Protects all images in the selected folder All with this date Protects all images in the selected date range Cancel All in this Folder Cancels the protection of all images in the selected folder Cancel All with this date Cancels the protection of all images in t...

Page 517: ... displayed in the check box To cancel the selection press the center again and delete the mark 2 Repeat step 1 to print other images To select several images in the date range or in the folder select the check box of the date or the folder 3 MENU OK Cancel All Clears all DPOF marks Print Setting Sets whether to print the date on images registered with DPOF marks The position or size of the date in...

Page 518: ... still images Related Topic Shooting movies Playing back movies 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Display the movie that you want to capture as a still image 1 MENU Playback select Photo Capture 2 Play back the movie and pause it 3 Find the desired scene using forward slow playback reverse slow playback displays the next frame and displays the previous frame and then stop the movie 4 ...

Page 519: ...t Monitor Brightness to Manual for indoor shooting The monitor brightness cannot be adjusted in the following situations The maximum brightness will be 0 When File Format is set to XAVC S 4K When File Format is set to XAVC S HD and Record Setting is set to 120p 100p When Frame Rate is set to 120fps 100fps during slow motion quick motion shooting The monitor brightness is locked at 2 when shooting ...

Page 520: ... cannot be adjusted in the following situations The maximum brightness will be 0 When File Format is set to XAVC S 4K When File Format is set to XAVC S HD and Record Setting is set to 120p 100p When Frame Rate is set to 120fps 100fps during slow motion quick motion shooting You cannot use the viewfinder while using Wi Fi functions The camera will switch to screen display mode When Finder Frame Rat...

Page 521: ...s the color temperature of the electronic viewfinder Menu item details 2 to 2 When you select the viewfinder screen changes to a warmer color and when you select it changes to a colder color 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Finder Color Temp desired setting 1 521 ...

Page 522: ...709 800 effect when the gamma set in Picture Profile is S Log2 and with an S Log3 709 800 effect when the gamma is set to S Log3 S Log2 709 800 Displays movies with an S Log2 gamma reproducing contrast equivalent to ITU709 800 S Log3 709 800 Displays movies with an S Log3 gamma reproducing contrast equivalent to ITU709 800 Note When Gamma Disp Assist is set to Auto during playback the picture is d...

Page 523: ...k Adjusting the volume during playback Press the bottom side of the control wheel while playing back movies to display the operation panel then adjust the volume You can adjust the volume while listening to the actual sound 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Volume Settings desired setting 1 523 ...

Page 524: ...e indicator will be displayed on the product Power save mode will not function during uploading If error is displayed remove the memory card and reinsert it or turn the product off and then on again If the indicator appears again the Eye Fi card may be damaged Wireless LAN communication may be influenced by other communication devices If the communication status is poor move closer to the access p...

Page 525: ... before using the Eye Fi card For details refer to the manual supplied with the Eye Fi card For details on files you can upload refer to the manual supplied with the Eye Fi card Related Topic Loc Info Link Set 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 525 ...

Page 526: ...ther to always display the first screen of the menu when you press the MENU button Menu item details On Always displays the first screen of the menu Tile Menu Off Deactivates the Tile Menu display 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Tile Menu desired setting 1 526 ...

Page 527: ...escription of a shooting mode when you turn the mode dial and change the settings available for that shooting mode Menu item details On Displays the Mode Dial Guide Off Does not display the Mode Dial Guide 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Mode Dial Guide desired setting 1 527 ...

Page 528: ...te or Cancel is selected as the default setting on the delete confirmation screen Menu item details Delete first Delete is selected as the default setting Cancel first Cancel is selected as the default setting 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Delete confirm desired setting 1 528 ...

Page 529: ...hange the display quality Menu item details High Displays in high quality Standard Displays in standard quality Note When High is set battery consumption will be higher than when Standard is set 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Display Quality desired setting 1 529 ...

Page 530: ... Menu item details 30 Min 5 Min 2 Min 1 Min 10 Sec Note Turn off the product when you do not use it for a long time When using a lens with power zoom the lens is retracted one minute after the product stops operation if Pwr Save Start Time is set to 10 Sec The power save function is not activated when power is being supplied via USB when playing back slideshows when recording movies or when connec...

Page 531: ...h The following values are the continuous times from when the camera starts recording until the camera stops recording Ambient temperature 20 C 68 F Continuous recording time for movies HD Approx 29 minutes Continuous recording time for movies 4K Approx 29 minutes Ambient temperature 30 C 86 F Continuous recording time for movies HD Approx 29 minutes Continuous recording time for movies 4K Approx ...

Page 532: ...erent video system a message telling you that you must reformat the card will appear If you want to record using another system re format the memory card or use another memory card When you perform NTSC PAL Selector and the setting is changed from the default one a message Running on NTSC or Running on PAL will appear on the start up screen 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Setup...

Page 533: ...mage sensor quickly A blower is not supplied with this product Use a commercially available blower Cleaning can be performed only when the battery level is 3 remaining battery icons or more The use of an AC PW20 AC Adaptor is recommended Do not use a spray type blower as it may scatter water droplets inside the camera body Do not put the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the lens mount area s...

Page 534: ...ing When cleaning the image sensor with a blower do not blow too hard If you blow the sensor too hard the inside of the product may be damaged If the dust remains even after you cleaned the product as described consult the service facility Related Topic Troubleshooting 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 534 ...

Page 535: ...ch panel operations when shooting with the monitor and touch pad operations when shooting with the viewfinder Touch Panel Only Activates only the touch panel operations when shooting with the monitor Touch Pad Only Activates only the touch pad operations when shooting with the viewfinder Off Deactivates all touch operations Note Touch pad operations cannot be used with applications downloaded from...

Page 536: ...by your nose etc touching the monitor Menu item details Whole Screen Uses the entire monitor as the touch pad Right 1 2 Area Uses only the right half of the monitor as the touch pad Right 1 4 Area Uses only the right quarter of the monitor as the touch pad Related Topic Touch Operation Touch Focus Touch Pad vertical 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Touch Pad Area Set desir...

Page 537: ...for about one minute Only protected AVCHD movies can be played back Set the view mode to AVCHD View and protect the movie file with the oldest recorded date and time Off Does not show the demonstration Note You can set this item only when the product is powered by the AC Adaptor supplied Even if On is selected the product does not start a demonstration if there is no movie file on the memory card ...

Page 538: ... the user bit How to select the recording method for the time code TC Format 1 MENU Setup TC UB Settings setting value you want to change 1 MENU Setup TC UB Settings TC Preset 1 Turn the control wheel and select the first two digits The time code can be set between the following range When 60i is selected 00 00 00 00 to 23 59 59 29 2 When 24p is selected you can select the last two digits of the t...

Page 539: ...ords the newly set time code on the recording medium Regenerate Reads the last time code for the previous recording from the recording medium and records the new time code consecutively from the last time code The time code advances in Rec Run mode regardless of the TC Run setting 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Setup TC UB Settings TC Format 1 Only when NTSC PAL Selector is se...

Page 540: ...o the operating instructions for the Wireless Remote Commander Menu item details On Allows remote commander operation Off Does not allow remote commander operation Note The lens or lens hood may block the remote sensor that receive the signals Use the remote commander in the position from which the signal can reach the product When Remote Ctrl is set to On the product does not switch to power save...

Page 541: ... Auto The product automatically recognizes an HD TV and sets the output resolution 2160p 1080p Outputs signals in 2160p 1080p 1080p Outputs signals in HD picture quality 1080p 1080i Outputs signals in HD picture quality 1080i Note If the images are not displayed properly using the Auto setting select either 1080i 1080p or 2160p 1080p based on which TV is to be connected 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 20...

Page 542: ...vies are output as 60p 24p Movies are output as 24p Note Steps 1 and 2 can be set in either order When Record Setting is set to other than 24p 24M FX 24p 17M FH or 24p 50M this setting is canceled and HDMI video is output according to the HDMI Resolution settings Related Topic Record Setting movie 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Setup HDMI Settings HDMI Resolution 1080p or 2160...

Page 543: ... image and the shooting information are displayed on the TV while nothing is displayed on the camera s monitor Off Does not display the shooting information on the TV Only the recorded image is displayed on the TV while the recorded image and the shooting information are displayed on the camera s monitor Note When this product is connected to a 4K compatible TV Off is selected automatically 4 689 ...

Page 544: ...al The product sends the time code information as digital data not as an image displayed on the screen The connected device can then refer to the digital data to recognize the time data Menu item details On Time code is output to other devices Off Time code is not output to other devices Note When TC Output is set to On the image may not be output properly to the TV or recording device In such cas...

Page 545: ... command to an external recorder player Off The camera is not able to send a command to an external recorder player to start stop recording Note Available for external recorders players compatible with REC Control When TC Output is Off REC Control is set to Off Even when is displayed the external recorder player may not work properly depending on the settings or status of the recorder player Check...

Page 546: ... compatible TV Also the SYNC MENU operation differs depending on the TV you are using For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV If the product performs unwanted operations in response to the TV remote control when the product is connected to another manufacturer s TV using an HDMI connection select MENU Setup HDMI Settings CTRL FOR HDMI Off 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 ...

Page 547: ...cted to a 4K compatible device When HDMI Only 30p HDMI Only 24p or HDMI Only 25p is set HDMI Info Display will temporarily be set to Off A 4K movie is not output to the connected 4K compatible device during slow motion quick motion shooting When HDMI Only 30p HDMI Only 24p or HDMI Only 25p is set the counter does not move forward the actual recording time is not counted while the movie is being re...

Page 548: ...4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 548 ...

Page 549: ...his product a computer and other USB devices MTP Establishes an MTP connection between this product a computer and other USB devices Windows 7 Windows 8 1 or Windows 10 computers are connected in MTP and their unique functions are enabled for use PC Remote Uses Remote Camera Control to control this product from the computer including such functions as shooting and storing images on the computer No...

Page 550: ...ng Enhances compatibility by limiting of USB connection functions Menu item details Multi Normally use Multi Single Set USB LUN Setting to Single only if you cannot make a connection 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Setup USB LUN Setting desired setting 1 550 ...

Page 551: ...oduct via a micro USB cable when the product is connected to a computer etc Off Power is not supplied to the product via a micro USB cable when the product is connected to a computer etc If you use the supplied AC Adaptor power will be supplied even when Off is selected Note Insert the battery pack into the product to supply power via USB cable 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU S...

Page 552: ...ings before you start shooting If you insert a memory card that is not recordable you cannot shoot still images even if you select PC Camera If you select PC Camera and you have not inserted a memory card into the camera you cannot release the shutter even if Release w o Card is set to Enable While you are playing back still images on the camera you cannot shoot using PC Remote Related Topic USB C...

Page 553: ... instead of transferring both RAW and JPEG images Menu item details RAW JPEG Transfers both RAW and JPEG files to the computer JPEG Only Transfers only JPEG files to the computer RAW Only Transfers only RAW files to the computer Note RAW J PC Save Img can be set only when Quality is set to RAW JPEG Related Topic USB Connection Quality still image PC Remote Settings Still Img Save Dest 4 689 270 12...

Page 554: ...changeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE 6500 α6500 Language Selects the language to be used in the menu items warnings and messages 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Language desired language 1 554 ...

Page 555: ...details Daylight Savings Selects Daylight Savings On Off Date Time Sets the date and time Date Format Selects the date and time display format Hint To charge the internal rechargeable backup battery insert a charged battery pack and leave the product for 24 hours or more with the power off If the clock resets every time the battery is charged the internal rechargeable backup battery may be worn ou...

Page 556: ...Guide Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE 6500 α6500 Area Setting Sets the area where you are using the product 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Area Setting desired area 1 556 ...

Page 557: ...anumeric characters and symbols for Set Photographer and Set Copyright You can enter up to 46 letters A icon appears during the playback of images with copyright information In order to prevent unauthorized use of Copyright Info be sure to clear the Set Photographer and Set Copyright columns before lending out or handing over your camera Sony is not liable for problems or damages resulting from us...

Page 558: ...ermanently erases all data including protected images and registered settings from M1 to M4 The access lamp lights up during formatting Do not remove the memory card while the access lamp is lit up Format the memory card on this camera If you format the memory card on the computer the memory card may not be usable depending on the format type It may take a few minutes to complete formatting depend...

Page 559: ...uct will assign numbers to files sequentially up to 9999 without resetting Reset The product resets numbers when a file is recorded in a new folder and assigns numbers to files starting with 0001 When the recording folder contains a file a number one higher than the largest number is assigned 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Setup File Number desired setting 1 559 ...

Page 560: ... an underscore cannot be used as the first character The three characters of the file name you specify using Set File Name will only be applied to images you shoot after changing the setting Related Topic How to use the keyboard 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Set File Name 1 Select the entry field for the file name to display a keyboard on the screen and then enter three...

Page 561: ...rd Form and there are 2 folders or more you can select the folder on the memory card to which images are to be recorded Note You cannot select the folder when Folder Name is set to Date Form Related Topic Folder Name 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Select REC Folder desired folder 1 561 ...

Page 562: ... newly created folder A folder for still images and a folder for MP4 movies that have the same number are created at the same time Note When you insert a memory card that was used with other equipment into this product and shoot images a new folder may be automatically created Up to 4 000 images in total can be stored in one folder When the folder capacity is exceeded a new folder may be automatic...

Page 563: ...lder names are assigned Menu item details Standard Form The folder name form is as follows folder number MSDCF Example 100MSDCF Date Form The folder name form is as follows folder number Y the last digit MM DD Example 10060405 Folder number 100 date 04 05 2016 Note You cannot change the Folder Name settings for movies 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Folder Name desired se...

Page 564: ...e database file In such cases the images on the memory card will not be played back on this product If these problems happen repair the file using Recover Image DB Note Use a sufficiently charged battery pack Low battery power during repairing can cause damage to data 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Recover Image DB Enter 1 564 ...

Page 565: ... α6500 Display Media Info Displays the recordable time of movies for the inserted memory card Also displays the number of recordable still images for the inserted memory card 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Display Media Info 1 565 ...

Page 566: ...f the lens if a lens compatible with software updates is attached Also displays the version of the adaptor if an adaptor compatible with software updates is attached Note Updating can be performed only when the battery level is 3 remaining battery bars or more The use of a sufficiently charged battery or the AC Adaptor sold separately is recommended 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation M...

Page 567: ...eable Lens Digital Camera ILCE 6500 α6500 Certification Logo For some models only Displays some of the certification logos for this product 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Certification Logo 1 567 ...

Page 568: ...gs Initialize Initializes all the settings to the default settings Note Be sure not to eject the battery pack while resetting When you perform Initialize downloaded applications on the product may be uninstalled To use these applications again re install them The value set with AF Micro Adj will not be reset even when Camera Settings Reset or Initialize is performed Related Topic AF Micro Adj 4 68...

Page 569: ...Do not use store the product in the following places In an extremely hot cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction Storing under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed and this may cause a malfunction In a location subject to rocking vibration Near strong magnetic...

Page 570: ... against the monitor The monitor may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction If the monitor has drops of water or other liquids on it wipe it with a soft cloth If the monitor stays wet the surface of the monitor may change or deteriorate This may cause a malfunction If the subject is too close the image may show any dust or fingerprints on the lens Wipe the lens with a soft cloth etc Make s...

Page 571: ...nside the lens mount such as a lens signal contact To clean inside the lens mount use a commercially available blower to blow any dust off Cleaning the product surface Clean the product surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water then wipe the surface with a dry cloth To prevent damage to the finish or casing Do not expose the product to chemical products such as thinner benzine alcoho...

Page 572: ...mage sensor quickly A blower is not supplied with this product Use a commercially available blower Cleaning can be performed only when the battery level is 3 remaining battery icons or more The use of an AC PW20 AC Adaptor is recommended Do not use a spray type blower as it may scatter water droplets inside the camera body Do not put the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the lens mount area s...

Page 573: ...ing When cleaning the image sensor with a blower do not blow too hard If you blow the sensor too hard the inside of the product may be damaged If the dust remains even after you cleaned the product as described consult the service facility Related Topic Troubleshooting 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 573 ...

Page 574: ...at can be recorded on a memory card formatted with this camera The values are defined using Sony standard memory cards for testing The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card used Image Size L 24M Aspect Ratio is set to 3 2 Units Images Note Even if the number of recordable images is higher than 9999 images 9999 will appear When an image shot with another p...

Page 575: ...le reaches approximately 15 minutes if Record Setting is set to 60p 50p and Frame Rate is set to 30fps 25fps The times for slow motion quick motion movies are playback times not recording times 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB XAVC S 4K 30p 100M 25p 100M 9 m 15 m 35 m 1 h 15 m XAVC S 4K 30p 60M 25p 60M 15 m 30 m 1 h 2 h 5 m XAVC S 4K 24p 100M 9 m 15 m 35 m 1 h 15 m XAVC S 4K 24p 60M 15 m 30 m 1 h 2 h 5 m XA...

Page 576: ...nuous recording time for movies 4K Approx 20 minutes Ambient temperature 40 C 104 F Continuous recording time for movies HD Approx 29 minutes Continuous recording time for movies 4K Approx 20 minutes Auto Pwr OFF Temp Standard HD XAVC S HD 60p 50M 50p 50M not connected via Wi Fi 4K XAVC S 4K 24p 60M not connected via Wi Fi The duration of time available for movie recording varies with the temperat...

Page 577: ...y country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC and 50 Hz 60 Hz Depending on the country region a converting plug adaptor may be needed to connect to a wall outlet wall socket Consult a travel agency etc and prepare one in advance Note Do not use an electronic voltage transformer as doing so may cause a malfunction 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 577 ...

Page 578: ...sed to compress video data and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is used to compress audio data The MPEG 4 AVC H 264 format is capable of compressing images at higher efficiency than that of the conventional image compressing format As the AVCHD format uses compression coding technology the picture may be unstable in scenes where the screen angle of view or brightness etc change drastically b...

Page 579: ...NCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL ACTIVITY AND OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA L L C SEE HTTP WWW MPEGLA COM On GNU GPL LGPL applied software The software that i...

Page 580: ...ademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries SDXC logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC Facebook and the f logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Facebook Inc Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc Y...

Page 581: ... 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation Remove the battery pack wait for about one minute re insert the battery pack then turn on the power 1 Initialize the settings 2 Consult your dealer or local authorized service facility Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website http www sony net 3 581 ...

Page 582: ...d Reinsert memory card An incompatible memory card is inserted The memory card is damaged The terminal section of the memory card is dirty Memory card locked You are using a memory card with a write protect switch or a delete protect switch with the switch set to the LOCK position Set the switch to the record position Cannot open the shutter since the memory card is not inserted No memory card has...

Page 583: ...ilable in this movie format Set File Format to MP4 The number of images exceeds that for which date management in a database file by the product is possible Unable to register to the database file Import all the images to a computer using PlayMemories Home and recover the memory card Image DataBase File error There is something wrong in the Image Database File Select Setup Recover Image DB System ...

Page 584: ...Notes on memory card Format Release w o Lens 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 584 ...

Page 585: ...ation on the images The location information can be acquired via a smartphone Touch Focus You can select the subject to focus by the touch operation in the still image and movie recording modes ILCE 6500 Lens compatibility information This website provides the lens compatibility information Another window will open 4 689 270 12 1 Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation 585 ...

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