Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] Dedicated Fn (function) button combines with the mode dial to greatly facilitate operation and speed getting the shot.
New Multi-Interface Shoe
Unlike conventional cameras, the NEX-6 features a newly developed Multi-Interface Shoe that dramatically expands compatibility with Handycam® accessories, thus raising the potential for photo/movie shooting.
Built-in GN6 Pop-up Flash2
A built-in Guide Number 6 flash is located on top of the camera. 2 It is ideal for shooting in dimly lit settings and can be used as a fill flash when shooting in bright sunshine or to produce catch lights in portraits. The flash combines with ultra-high ISO 2500 and a large APS-C HD CMOS sensor for stunningly beautiful low-light photos.
Picture Effect mode
There are 11 picture effects modes to choose from: Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (Red, Green, Blue, Yellow), Soft High-key, High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera (Normal, Cool, Warm, Green, Magenta), Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, and Miniature. Each is unique and each gives you a new and exciting way to make your images and videos pop.
Photo Creativity interface
The Photo Creativity interface enables you to easily enjoy the creative expression of SLR-quality digital imaging without the complicated settings. Changes can be easily made using the control dial with results seen in real time on the LCD. [. . . ] Changes can be easily made using the control dial with results seen in real time on the LCD. Settings include; Background Defocus, Brightness, Color, Vividness and most Picture Effects.
Auto Portrait Framing
Simply photograph a person and Auto Portrait Framing will save an additional, optimally framed image in portrait or landscape orientation. Combining Face Detection and By Pixel Super Resolution technologies with rule of thirds, Auto Portrait Framing provides beautifully composed and appealingly balanced full resolution portraits.
Clear Image Zoom
Utilizing Sony’s exclusive By Pixel Super Resolution Technology, Clear Image Zoom increases the effective focal length of your lens up to 2x by digitally magnifying the center of your image with nearly imperceptible degradation. It virtually doubles the effective focal length of whatever lens you’re using providing greater shooting flexibility.
Convenient USB charging
Easily recharge the camera via USB charging. Simply connect the bundled USB cable and recharge the battery without removing it from the camera, either via AC outlet or PC connection.
Full HD Movies1 at 60p/60i/24p
Capture HD Movies in your choice of super-smooth 60p, standard 60i or cinematic 24p, all at Full HD 1920x1080 resolution. 1 AVCHD™ codec delivers stunning picture quality. MP4 codec offers smaller files for easier upload to the web.
Auto HDR built into camera
High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography captures more scene contrast than a single exposure can handle by combining the best highlight detail from one shot and the best shadow detail from another for one incredible shot. Until recently, you needed a computer and editing software. Handles severe backlighting and other high-contrast scenes. (Recommended for still subjects. )
6-image layering
The camera leverages the large, APS-C image sensor and captures six images in a fraction of a second. The camera then combines the data from the 6 different images up to ISO 25600 to create a single image. 2. 0, Exif Ver. 2. 3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2. 3 format)
Optics/Lens
Lens Type Lens Mount Type Aperture (Max. ) Aperture (Min. ) Digital Zoom Smart Zoom® Technology Focal Length (35mm equivalent) Filter Diameter Lens Groups-Elements Minimum Focus Distance Angle of View Aperture Blade Aspheric Elements Dimensions (Max. Diameter x Length) Distance Encoder Exterior Finish Internal Motor Lens Weight Maximum Magnification Steady Shot Mode:Active
E-mount 16-50mm F3. 5-5. 6 Sony E-mount lenses f/3. 5-5. 6 f/22-36 Approx. 4x (still images and movie) Smart Zoom (M: approx. 2x 24mm-75mm (35mm equivalent) 40. 5mm 8 groups, 9 elements (4 aspheric surfaces) 9. 8" (0. 25m) 83o - 32o 7 blades (Circular aperture) (4 aspheric surfaces) 2-5/8" x 1-13/16 (64. 7 x 29. 9mm) Yes Black Yes (Stepping motor) 4. 1 oz (116g) 0. 215x Lens-based Image Stabilization (OSS)
Viewfinder
Type Diopter Adjustment Field of View
1. 3 cm (0. 5 type) Electronic viewfinder. 23mm from the eyepiece, 21mm from the eyepiece frame at -1m-1(diopter). Brightness control: Auto, Manual (3 steps between -1 and 1) -4m-1 to +1. 0m-1 (diopter) 100% coverage
LCD Display
LCD Type Angle Adjustment Brightness Control
3. 0" (7. 5cm) wide type TFT (921, 600 dots) Up: Approx. 45 degrees Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode
Real-time image adjustment display Peaking Customization
On/Off Yes (Level setting: High/Mid/Low/Off, Color: White/Red/Yellow) Graphic display/Display all info/Big font size display/No display info/Levels/ Histogram/Viewfinder
Focus Control
Focus System Focus Points AF Modes Focus Area Focus Sensitivity Manual Focus Assist Focus Features AF Illuminator
Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF) with "Exmor" APS HD CMOS sensor 99 points (phase-detection AF), 25 points (contrast-detection AF) AF-S: Single-shot AF, AF-C: Continuous AF Multi Point (99 points(phase-detection AF), 25 points(contrast-AF)), Centerweighted, Flexible Spot 0 EV to +20 EV (at ISO100 conversion with F2. 8 lens attached) Yes MF assist (4. 8x, 9. 6x) Predictive control, Focus lock, Eye-Start AF (with LA-EA2(Sold separately) Built-in, LED type (with a range of approx. 0. 3-3. 0m (with E PZ16-50mm F3. 5-5. 6 OSS attached))
Exposure System
Picture Effect(s) Auto Exposure Lock Creative Style Exposure Bracketing Exposure Compensation Exposure Settings ISO Metering Metering Modes Metering Sensitivity Noise Reduction Scene Mode(s) White Balance Mode
11 types (15 variations): Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R, G, B, Y), High Contrast Mono, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Mono, Miniature AE is locked when the shutter button is half pressed (ON/OFF is available in MENU) Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W (Contrast (-3 to +3steps), Saturation(-3 to +3steps), Sharpness(-3 to +3steps)) With 1/3, 2/3, 1, 2, 3EV increments, 3 frames Still images: +/- 3. 0EV (1/3EV steps), Movies: +/- 2. 0EV (1/3EV steps) iAUTO, Superior Auto, Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Sweep Panorama, Scene Selection Still images: Auto (ISO 100-3200), Selectable (ISO 100-25600) Movies: Auto (ISO 100-3200), Selectable (ISO 100-6400) 1200-zone evaluative metering Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot 0EV-20EV, (at ISO 100 equivalent with F2. 8 lens) Long Exposure NR: (On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 second) High ISO NR: (High/Normal/Low) Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, C. Tem (2500 to 9900K), C. Filter (G7 to M7, A7 to B7), Custom
Drive System
When used with SD (UHS-I compliant) memory card Continuous shooting Hi: Extra FINE 15, FINE 24, STD 29, RAW 15, RAW+JPEG 12 Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE (8 fps): Extra FINE 20, FINE 28, STD 31, RAW 19, RAW+JPEG 18 Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE (10 fps): Extra FINE 20, FINE 26, STD 28 When used with Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo Continuous shooting Hi: Extra FINE 14, FINE 18, STD 20, RAW 13, RAW+JPEG 11 Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE (8 fps): Extra FINE 17, FINE 20, STD 24, RAW 17, RAW+JPEG 16 Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE (10 fps): Extra FINE 18, FINE 22, STD 24 Continuous mode: max. 3 fps Speed Priority Continuous Shooting: max. 4 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 1 1/16" (119. 9 x 66. 9 x 42. 6mm) (WxHxD) Approx. [. . . ] 0. 3-3. 0m (with E PZ16-50mm F3. 5-5. 6 OSS attached))
Exposure System
Picture Effect(s) Auto Exposure Lock Creative Style Exposure Bracketing Exposure Compensation Exposure Settings ISO Metering Metering Modes Metering Sensitivity Noise Reduction Scene Mode(s) White Balance Mode
11 types (15 variations): Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R, G, B, Y), High Contrast Mono, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Mono, Miniature AE is locked when the shutter button is half pressed (ON/OFF is available in MENU) Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W (Contrast (-3 to +3steps), Saturation(-3 to +3steps), Sharpness(-3 to +3steps)) With 1/3, 2/3, 1, 2, 3EV increments, 3 frames Still images: +/- 3. 0EV (1/3EV steps), Movies: +/- 2. 0EV (1/3EV steps) iAUTO, Superior Auto, Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Sweep Panorama, Scene Selection Still images: Auto (ISO 100-3200), Selectable (ISO 100-25600) Movies: Auto (ISO 100-3200), Selectable (ISO 100-6400) 1200-zone evaluative metering Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot 0EV-20EV, (at ISO 100 equivalent with F2. 8 lens) Long Exposure NR: (On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 second) High ISO NR: (High/Normal/Low) Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, C. Tem (2500 to 9900K), C. Filter (G7 to M7, A7 to B7), Custom
Drive System
When used with SD (UHS-I compliant) memory card Continuous shooting Hi: Extra FINE 15, FINE 24, STD 29, RAW 15, RAW+JPEG 12 Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE (8 fps): Extra FINE 20, FINE 28, STD 31, RAW 19, RAW+JPEG 18 Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE (10 fps): Extra FINE 20, FINE 26, STD 28 When used with Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo Continuous shooting Hi: Extra FINE 14, FINE 18, STD 20, RAW 13, RAW+JPEG 11 Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE (8 fps): Extra FINE 17, FINE 20, STD 24, RAW 17, RAW+JPEG 16 Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE (10 fps): Extra FINE 18, FINE 22, STD 24 Continuous mode: max. 3 fps Speed Priority Continuous Shooting: max. 4 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 1 1/16" (119. 9 x 66. 9 x 42. 6mm) (WxHxD) Approx. 10. 1 oz (287g) (excl battery & media) Approx. [. . . ]