Sony Alpha 6100 User Guide

Help Guide

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera

ILCE-6100 α6100

Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your product.

Interval shooting

You can automatically shoot a series of still images with the shooting interval and number of shots that you set in advance.

Looking for valuable information, such as essential points on shooting (Tutorials)

This website introduces convenient functions, ways of usage, and setting examples. Refer to the website when you set up your camera. (Another window will open.)

ILCE-6100 lens compatibility information

This website provides the lens compatibility information. (Another window will open.)

Names of parts/Icons and indicators

Identifying parts

Basic operations

Using the control wheel

Using MENU items

Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key)

Using Fn (Function) button (Function menu)

How to use the Quick Navi screen

How to use the keyboard

Icons and indicators

List of icons on the monitor

Switching the screen display (while shooting/during playback)

DISP Button (Monitor/Finder)

Preparing the camera

Checking the camera and the supplied items

E PZ 16–50mm F3.5–5.6 OSS (Power zoom)

E 55-210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (supplied with ILCE-6100Y)

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 separately)

Inserting/removing a memory card

Memory cards that can be used

Notes on memory card

Attaching a lens

Attaching/removing a lens

Attaching the lens hood

Attaching accessories

Mount Adaptor

LA-EA1/LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor

LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor

Setting language, date and time

In-Camera Guide

Shooting

Shooting still images

Focusing

Focus Mode

Auto focus

Focus Area

Phase detection AF

Focus Standard

AF/MF control

AF w/ shutter (still image)

AF On

Face/Eye AF Set.

AF in Focus Mag. (still image)

Tracking subject (Tracking function)

Focus Hold

Pre-AF (still image)

Eye-Start AF (still image)

AF Illuminator (still image)

AF Area Auto Clear

Disp. cont. AF area

AF Micro Adj.

Manual focus

Manual Focus

Direct manual focus (DMF)

Focus Magnifier

MF Assist (still image)

Focus Magnif. Time

Initial Focus Mag. (still image)

Peaking Setting

Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer)

Drive Mode

Cont. Shooting

Self-timer

Self-timer(Cont)

Cont. Bracket

Single Bracket

Indicator during bracket shooting

WB bracket

DRO Bracket

Bracket Settings

Taking pictures of yourself by monitoring the screen

Self-portrait/ -timer

Interval shooting

Interval Shoot Func.

Using touch functions

Touch Operation

Touch Panel/Pad

Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Shutter

Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Focus

Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Tracking

Touch Pad Settings

Selecting still image size/image quality

File Format (still image)

JPEG Quality (still image)

JPEG Image Size (still image)

Aspect Ratio (still image)

Panorama: Size

Panorama: Direction

Selecting a shooting mode

List of mode dial function

Intelligent Auto

Superior Auto

Superior Auto Img. Extract.

Switching the auto mode (Auto Mode)

About Scene Recognition

Program Auto

Aperture Priority

Shutter Priority

Manual Exposure

Bulb shooting

Sweep Panorama

Scene Selection

Recall (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2)

Movie: Exposure Mode

S&Q Motion: Exposure Mode

Controlling the exposure/metering modes

Exposure Comp.

Dial/Wheel Ev Comp

Exposure Set. Guide

Exposure step

Metering Mode

Face Priority in Multi Metering

AE lock

AEL w/ shutter (still image)

Exp.comp.set

Zebra Setting

Correcting brightness and contrast automatically

D-Range Optimizer (DRO)

Auto HDR

Selecting the ISO sensitivity

ISO

Using the zoom

The zoom features available with this product

Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom (Zoom)

Zoom Setting

About zoom scale

White balance

White Balance

Priority Set in AWB

Capturing a standard white color to set the white balance (custom white balance)

Setting how to process images

Creative Style

Picture Effect

Soft Skin Effect (still image)

Auto Object Framing (still image)

Color Space (still image)

Shutter settings

Release w/o Lens

Release w/o Card

Silent Shooting (still image)

e-Front Curtain Shutter

Reducing blur

SteadyShot

Lens compensation

Lens Comp.

Noise reduction

Long Exposure NR (still image)

High ISO NR (still image)

Face detection

Regist. Faces Priority

Smile Shutter

Face Registration (New Registration)

Face Registration (Order Exchanging)

Face Registration (Delete)

Using the flash

Using flash

Red Eye Reduction

Flash Mode

Flash Comp.

FEL lock

Wireless Flash

Recording movies

Shooting movies

Movie w/ shutter

Movie recording formats

File Format (movie)

Record Setting (movie)

S&Q Settings

Proxy Recording

Audio Recording

Audio Level Display

Audio Rec Level

Wind Noise Reduct.

Auto Slow Shutter (movie)

Initial Focus Mag. (movie)

AF drive speed (movie)

AF Tracking Sens. (movie)

MOVIE Button

Marker Display (movie)

Marker Settings (movie)

4K Output Select (movie)

Viewing

Viewing images

Playing back still images

Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image)

Rotating recorded images automatically (Display Rotation)

Rotating an image (Rotate)

Playing back panoramic images

Enlarge Initial Mag.

Enlarge Initial Position

Playing back movies

Volume Settings

Photo Capture

Playing back images on the image index screen (Image Index)

Setting the method for jumping between images (Image Jump Setting)

Switching between still images and movies (View Mode)

Display as Group

Cont. PB for Interval

PB Speed for Interval

Playing back images using slideshow (Slide Show)

Protecting data

Protecting images (Protect)

Setting Rating function

Rating

Rating Set(Custom Key)

Designating images for printing (DPOF)

Specifying images to be printed (Specify Printing)

Deleting images

Deleting a displayed image

Deleting multiple selected images (Delete)

Delete confirm.

Viewing images on a TV

Viewing images on a TV using an HDMI cable

Customizing the camera

Registering frequently used functions

Memory (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2)

Customizing the functions of the dial

Dial/Wheel Setup

Dial / Wheel Lock

Customizing MENU (My Menu)

Add Item

Sort Item

Delete Item

Delete Page

Delete All

Checking images before/after recording

Auto Review

Aperture Preview

Shot. Result Preview

Live View Display

Monitor/viewfinder settings

Grid Line

FINDER/MONITOR

Monitor Brightness

Viewfinder Bright.

Finder Color Temp.

Display Quality

Bright Monitoring

Memory card settings

Format

File Number

Display Media Info.

Select REC Folder

New Folder

Folder Name

Recover Image DB

Camera settings

Audio signals

Tile Menu

Mode Dial Guide

Power Save Start Time

Auto Power OFF Temp.

NTSC/PAL Selector

HDMI Settings: HDMI Resolution

HDMI Settings: 24p/60p Output (movie) (Only for 1080 60i compatible models)

HDMI Settings: HDMI Info. Display

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

Version

Demo Mode

Initializing the camera

Setting Reset

Using network functions

Connecting this product and a Smartphone

Imaging Edge Mobile

Ctrl w/ Smartphone

Controlling the camera using a 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)

Controlling the camera using an iPhone or iPad (SSID)

Transferring images to a Smartphone

Send to Smartphone Func.: Send to Smartphone

Send to Smartphone Func.: Sending Target (proxy movies)

Sending images to a smartphone (NFC One-touch Sharing)

Reading location information from a smartphone

Location Info. Link Set.

Using a remote commander with Bluetooth communication

Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl

Transferring images to a TV

View on TV

Changing the network settings

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

Edit Device Name

Reset Network Set.

Using a computer

Recommended computer environment

Importing images for use on a computer

PlayMemories Home

Installing PlayMemories Home

Connecting to a computer

Importing images to the computer without using PlayMemories Home

Disconnecting the camera from the computer

Transferring images to a computer

Send to Computer

Developing RAW images/Remote shooting (Imaging Edge)

Imaging Edge

Creating a movie disc

Selecting a disc to be created

Creating Blu-ray Discs from high-definition image quality movies

Creating DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) from high-definition image quality movies

Creating DVD discs from standard image quality movies

List of MENU items

Using MENU items

Camera Settings1

File Format (still image)

JPEG Quality (still image)

JPEG Image Size (still image)

Aspect Ratio (still image)

Panorama: Size

Panorama: Direction

Long Exposure NR (still image)

High ISO NR (still image)

Color Space (still image)

Lens Comp.

Switching the auto mode (Auto Mode)

Scene Selection

Superior Auto Img. Extract.

Drive Mode

Bracket Settings

Interval Shoot Func.

Recall (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2)

Memory (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2)

Focus Mode

Focus Area

AF Illuminator (still image)

Face/Eye AF Set.

AF w/ shutter (still image)

Pre-AF (still image)

Eye-Start AF (still image)

AF Area Auto Clear

Disp. cont. AF area

AF Micro Adj.

Exposure Comp.

ISO

Metering Mode

Face Priority in Multi Metering

Exposure step

AEL w/ shutter (still image)

Flash Mode

Flash Comp.

Exp.comp.set

Wireless Flash

Red Eye Reduction

White Balance

Priority Set in AWB

D-Range Optimizer (DRO)

Auto HDR

Creative Style

Picture Effect

Soft Skin Effect (still image)

Focus Magnifier

Focus Magnif. Time

Initial Focus Mag. (still image)

AF in Focus Mag. (still image)

MF Assist (still image)

Peaking Setting

Face Registration (New Registration)

Face Registration (Order Exchanging)

Face Registration (Delete)

Regist. Faces Priority

Smile Shutter

Auto Object Framing (still image)

Self-portrait/ -timer

Camera Settings2

Movie: Exposure Mode

S&Q Motion: Exposure Mode

File Format (movie)

Record Setting (movie)

S&Q Settings

Proxy Recording

AF drive speed (movie)

AF Tracking Sens. (movie)

Auto Slow Shutter (movie)

Initial Focus Mag. (movie)

Audio Recording

Audio Rec Level

Audio Level Display

Wind Noise Reduct.

Marker Display (movie)

Marker Settings (movie)

Movie w/ shutter

Silent Shooting (still image)

e-Front Curtain Shutter

Release w/o Lens

Release w/o Card

SteadyShot

Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom (Zoom)

Zoom Setting

DISP Button (Monitor/Finder)

FINDER/MONITOR

Zebra Setting

Grid Line

Exposure Set. Guide

Live View Display

Auto Review

Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key)

Using Fn (Function) button (Function menu)

Dial/Wheel Setup

Dial/Wheel Ev Comp

Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Shutter

Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Focus

Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Tracking

MOVIE Button

Dial / Wheel Lock

Audio signals

Network

Send to Smartphone Func.: Send to Smartphone

Send to Smartphone Func.: Sending Target (proxy movies)

Send to Computer

View on TV

Ctrl w/ Smartphone

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

Location Info. Link Set.

Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl

Edit Device Name

Reset Network Set.

Playback

Protecting images (Protect)

Rotating an image (Rotate)

Deleting multiple selected images (Delete)

Rating

Rating Set(Custom Key)

Specifying images to be printed (Specify Printing)

Photo Capture

Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image)

Enlarge Initial Mag.

Enlarge Initial Position

Cont. PB for Interval

PB Speed for Interval

Playing back images using slideshow (Slide Show)

Switching between still images and movies (View Mode)

Playing back images on the image index screen (Image Index)

Display as Group

Rotating recorded images automatically (Display Rotation)

Setting the method for jumping between images (Image Jump Setting)

Setup

Monitor Brightness

Viewfinder Bright.

Finder Color Temp.

Volume Settings

Tile Menu

Mode Dial Guide

Delete confirm.

Display Quality

Power Save Start Time

Auto Power OFF Temp.

NTSC/PAL Selector

Cleaning Mode

Touch Operation

Touch Panel/Pad

Touch Pad Settings

Demo Mode

HDMI Settings: HDMI Resolution

HDMI Settings: 24p/60p Output (movie) (Only for 1080 60i compatible models)

HDMI Settings: HDMI Info. Display

HDMI Settings: CTRL FOR HDMI

4K Output Select (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

Format

File Number

Select REC Folder

New Folder

Folder Name

Recover Image DB

Display Media Info.

Version

Setting Reset

My Menu

Add Item

Sort Item

Delete Item

Delete Page

Delete All

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

Specifications

Trademarks

If you have problems

Troubleshooting

Warning messages

Help Guide

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera

ILCE-6100 α6100

Identifying parts

When the lens is removed

Shutter button1. C1 button (Custom button 1)2. Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth antenna (built-in)3. ON/OFF (Power) switch4. Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator5. Lens release button6. Microphone*7. Lens8. Mount9. Image sensor**10. Lens contacts**11.

Do not cover this part during movie recording. Doing so may cause noise or lower the volume.

Do not directly touch these parts.

Multi Interface Shoe*1.

Image sensor position mark

The image sensor is the sensor that converts light into an electric signal. 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.

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 the subject and the camera.

Hooks for shoulder strap Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera.

Speaker4. Flash5.

Press the (Flash pop-up) button to use the flash. The flash does not pop up automatically. When not using the flash, press it back into the camera body.

Mode dial6. Control dial7. Multi/Micro USB Terminal* This terminal supports Micro USB-compatible devices.

Charge lamp9. HDMI micro jack10.

(Microphone) jack When an external microphone is connected, the built-in microphone turns off automatically. When the external microphone is a plugin-power type, the power of the microphone is supplied by the camera.

11.

For details on compatible accessories for the multi interface shoe and the Multi/Micro USB Terminal, visit the Sony website, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Accessories for the Accessory Shoe can also be used. Operations with other manufactures’ accessories are not guaranteed.

Eye sensor1. Viewfinder2. Eyepiece Cup

Not attached to the camera at the factory. It is recommended that you attach the eyepiece cup when you intend to use the viewfinder.

Attaching/removing the eyepiece cup

Match the bottom side of the eyepiece cup to the viewfinder, and attach it by pushing the top side of the eyepiece cup in.

To remove the eyepiece cup, grasp it on the left and right sides and pull it down.

Remove the eyepiece cup when you attach an accessory (sold separately) to the Multi Interface Shoe.

Monitor

You can change the monitor angle to shoot from any position you like. High position (holding the camera high)

Low position (holding the camera low)

Selfie position (facing the monitor toward you to take a selfie)

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.

Diopter-adjustment dial

Adjust the diopter-adjustment dial to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder. If it is difficult to turn the diopter-adjustment dial, remove the eyepiece cup and then adjust the dial.

(Flash pop-up) button6.

MENU button7. For shooting: AEL button For viewing:

(Enlarge) button

MOVIE (Movie) button9.

For shooting: Fn (Function) button For viewing:

(Send to Smartphone) button

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

10.

Control wheel11. Center button12. C2 button (Custom button 2)/

(Delete) button13.

(Playback) button14.

(N-Mark)

Touch the mark when you connect the camera to a smartphone equipped with the NFC function. For details on the location of the

(N-Mark) on your Smartphone, refer to the operating instructions of the Smartphone.

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

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.

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.

Access lamp4. Battery/memory card cover5. Memory card slot6. Battery insertion slot7. Battery lock lever8.

Help Guide

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera

ILCE-6100 α6100

Using the control wheel

You can select setting items by turning or pressing the top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel. Your selection is determined when you press the center of the control wheel. The default settings for the top/bottom/left/right side and the center of the control wheel are as follows. Top side: DISP (Display Setting) Bottom side: Exposure Comp./Image Index (

/ )

Left side: Drive Mode (

/ ) Right side: ISO Center: Eye AF You can also assign the desired functions to the bottom/left/right side and the center of the control wheel. During playback, you can display the next/previous image by pressing the right/left side of the control wheel or by turning the control wheel.