Sony α 6500 User Manual

Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCE-6500 α6500

Names of parts/Icons and indicators

Names of parts

Identifying parts [1]

Basic operations

Using the control wheel [2] Using MENU items [3] Using the Fn (Function) button [4] How to use the Quick Navi screen [5] Using the AF/MF/AEL switch lever [6] How to use the keyboard [7]

Icons and indicators

List of icons on the screen [8] Switching the screen display (while shooting/during playback) [9] DISP Button (Monitor/Finder) [10]

Preparing the camera

Checking the camera and the supplied items [11] Charging the battery pack

Inserting/removing the battery pack [12] Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera [13] Charging by connecting to a computer [14] Battery life and number of recordable images [15] Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) [16] Notes on the battery pack [17]

Notes on charging the battery pack [18]

Inserting a memory card (sold separately)

Inserting/removing a memory card [19] Memory cards that can be used [20] Notes on memory card [21]

Attaching a lens

Attaching/removing a lens [22] Attaching the lens hood [23]

Attaching accessories

Mount Adaptor [24] LA-EA1/LA-EA3 Mount Adaptor [25] LA-EA2/LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor [26]

Setting language, date and time [27] In-Camera Guide [28]

Shooting

Shooting still images [29] Focusing

Focus Mode [30]

Auto focus

Focus Area [31] Phase detection AF [32] Focus Standard [33] AF/MF control [34] AF w/ shutter (still image) [35] AF On [36]

Eye AF [37]

AF in Focus Mag. (still image) [38] Center Lock-on AF [39] Pre-AF (still image) [40] Eye-Start AF (still image) [41] Priority Set in AF-S [42] Priority Set in AF-C [43] AF Illuminator (still image) [44] AF Area Auto Clear [45] Disp. cont. AF area [46] AF Micro Adj. [47] AF System (still image) [48]

Manual focus

Manual Focus [49] Direct manual focus (DMF) [50] Focus Magnifier [51] MF Assist (still image) [52] Focus Magnif. Time [53] Peaking Level [54] Peaking Color [55]

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

Drive Mode [56] Cont. Shooting [57] Self-timer [58] Self-timer(Cont) [59] Cont. Bracket [60] Single Bracket [61] Indicator during bracket shooting [62] WB bracket [63] DRO Bracket [64]

Bracket Settings [65]

Using touch functions

Touch Operation [66] Touch Focus [67] Touch Pad Area Set. [68] Touch Pad (vertical) [69]

Selecting still image size/image quality

Image Size (still image) [70] Aspect Ratio (still image) [71] Quality (still image) [72] Panorama: Size [73] Panorama: Direction [74]

Selecting a shooting mode

List of mode dial function [75] Intelligent Auto [76] Superior Auto [77] S. Auto Img. Extract. [78] Switching the auto mode (Auto Mode) [79] About Scene Recognition [80] The advantages of automatic shooting [81] Program Auto [82] Aperture Priority [83] Shutter Priority [84] Manual Exposure [85] Bulb shooting [86] Sweep Panorama [87] Scene Selection [88] Recall (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2) [89] Movie/S&Q Motion [90]

Adjusting the exposure modes/metering modes

Exposure Comp. [91] Dial/Wheel Ev Comp [92] Exposure Set. Guide [93] Exposure step [94] Metering Mode [95] Spot Metering Point [96] AE lock [97] AEL w/ shutter (still image) [98] Exposure Std. Adjust [99] Exp.comp.set [100] Zebra [101]

Correcting brightness and contrast

D-Range Opt. (DRO) [102] Auto HDR [103]

Selecting the ISO sensitivity

ISO [104] ISO AUTO Min. SS [105]

Using the zoom

The zoom features available with this product [106] Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom (Zoom) [107] Zoom Setting [108] About zoom scale [109] Zoom Ring Rotate [110]

White balance

White Balance [111] Priority Set in AWB [112]

Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode [113]

Selecting an effect mode

Creative Style [114] Picture Effect [115] Soft Skin Effect (still image) [116] Auto Obj. Framing (still image) [117] Color Space (still image) [118]

Shutter settings

Release w/o Lens [119] Release w/o Card [120] Silent Shooting (still image) [121] e-Front Curtain Shut. [122]

Reducing blur

SteadyShot [123] SteadyShot Settings [124]

Lens compensation

Lens Comp.: Shading Comp. [125] Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber. Comp. [126] Lens Comp.: Distortion Comp. [127]

Noise reduction

Long Exposure NR (still image) [128] High ISO NR (still image) [129]

Face detection

Smile/Face Detect. [130] Face Registration (New Registration) [131] Face Registration (Order Exchanging) [132]

Face Registration (Delete) [133]

Using the flash

Using flash [134] Red Eye Reduction [135] Flash Mode [136] Flash Comp. [137] FEL lock [138] Wireless flash shooting [139]

Recording movies

Shooting movies [140] Movie recording formats [141] File Format (movie) [142] Record Setting (movie) [143] S&Q Settings [144] Dual Video REC [145] Audio Recording [146] Audio Level Display [147] Audio Rec Level [148] Wind Noise Reduct. [149] Picture Profile [150] Gamma Disp. Assist [151] Auto Slow Shut. (movie) [152] AF drive speed (movie) [153] AF Track Sens (movie) [154] TC/UB Settings [155] TC/UB Disp. Switch [156] MOVIE Button [157]

Marker Display (movie) [158]

Marker Settings (movie) [159] 4K Output Sel. (movie) [160]

Viewing

Viewing images

Playing back still images [161] Enlarging an image being played back (Playback zoom) [162] Rotating recorded images automatically (Display Rotation) [163] Rotating an image (Rotate) [164] Playing back panoramic images [165] Playing back movies [166] Volume Settings [167] Photo Capture [168] Playing back images on the image index screen (Image Index) [169] Switching between still images and movies (View Mode) [170] Playing back images using slideshow (Slide Show) [171]

Protecting data

Protecting images (Protect) [172]

Designating images for printing (DPOF)

Specify Printing (Specify Printing) [173]

Deleting images

Deleting a displayed image [174] Deleting multiple selected images (Delete) [175] Delete confirm. [176]

Viewing images on a TV

Viewing images on a TV using an HDMI cable [177]

Customizing the camera

Registering frequently used functions

Memory (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2) [178]

Assigning selected functions to the button

Custom Key(Shoot.)/Custom Key(PB) [179] Function Menu Set. [180]

Customizing the functions of the dial

Dial/Wheel Setup [181] Dial / Wheel Lock [182]

Checking images before/after recording

Auto Review [183] Aperture Preview [184] Shot. Result Preview [185] Live View Display [186]

Monitor/viewfinder settings

Grid Line [187] FINDER/MONITOR [188] Deactivate Monitor [189] Monitor Brightness [190] Viewfinder Bright. [191] Finder Color Temp. [192] Finder Frame Rate (still image) [193] Display Quality [194] Bright Monitoring [195]

Memory card settings

Format [196]

File Number [197] Set File Name [198] Display Media Info. [199] Select REC Folder [200] New Folder [201] Folder Name [202] Recover Image DB [203] Upload Settings (Eye-Fi) [204]

Camera settings

Audio signals [205] Tile Menu [206] Mode Dial Guide [207] Pwr Save Start Time [208] Auto Pwr OFF Temp. [209] Remote Ctrl [210] NTSC/PAL Selector [211] HDMI Settings: HDMI Resolution [212] HDMI Settings: 24p/60p Output (movie) (Only for 1080 60i compatible models)

[213] HDMI Settings: HDMI Info. Display [214] HDMI Settings: TC Output (movie) [215] HDMI Settings: REC Control (movie) [216] HDMI Settings: CTRL FOR HDMI [217] USB Connection [218] USB LUN Setting [219] USB Power Supply [220] PC Remote Settings: Still Img. Save Dest. [221] PC Remote Settings: RAW+J PC Save Img [222] Language [223] Date/Time Setup [224] Area Setting [225]

Initializing the camera

Setting Reset [230]

Using wireless functions

Connecting this product and a Smartphone

PlayMemories Mobile [231] Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone (NFC One-touch remote)

[232] Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone (QR code) [233] Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone (SSID) [234] Controlling the camera using an iPhone or iPad (QR code) [235] Controlling the camera using an iPhone or iPad (SSID) [236]

Transferring images to a Smartphone

Send to Smartphone [237] Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One-touch Sharing) [238]

Transferring images to a computer

Send to Computer [239]

Transferring images to a TV

View on TV [240]

Reading location information from a smartphone

Loc. Info. Link Set. [241]

Changing the wireless connection settings

Airplane Mode [242] Wi-Fi Settings: WPS Push [243] Wi-Fi Settings: Access Point Set. [244] Edit Device Name [245] Wi-Fi Settings: Disp MAC Address [246] Wi-Fi Settings: SSID/PW Reset [247] Reset Network Set. [248]

PlayMemories Camera Apps

About PlayMemories Camera Apps

PlayMemories Camera Apps [249] Recommended computer environment [250]

Installing the applications

Opening a service account [251] Downloading applications [252] Downloading applications directly to the product using the Wi-Fi function [253]

Starting the applications

Launching the downloaded application (Application List) [254] Calling up an application using [One-touch(NFC)] [255]

Managing the applications

Uninstalling applications [256] Changing the order of applications [257] Confirming the account information of PlayMemories Camera Apps [258]

Using a computer

Recommended computer environment [259]

Software for Mac computers [260] Importing images for use on a computer

PlayMemories Home [261] Installing PlayMemories Home [262] Connecting the camera to a computer [263] Importing images to the computer without using PlayMemories Home [264] Disconnecting the camera from the computer [265]

Developing RAW images (Image Data Converter)

Image Data Converter [266] Installing Image Data Converter [267]

Controlling the camera from a computer (Remote Camera Control)

Remote Camera Control [268] Installing Remote Camera Control [269]

Creating a movie disc

Selecting a disc to be created [270] Creating Blu-ray Discs from high-definition image quality movies [271] Creating DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) from high-definition image quality

movies [272] Creating DVD discs from standard image quality movies [273]

List of MENU items

Using MENU items [274] Camera Settings1

Quality (still image) [275] Image Size (still image) [276] Aspect Ratio (still image) [277] Panorama: Size [278]

Panorama: Direction [279]

Long Exposure NR (still image) [280]

Exposure step [311]

High ISO NR (still image) [281] Color Space (still image) [282] Lens Comp.: Shading Comp. [283] Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber. Comp. [284] Lens Comp.: Distortion Comp. [285] Switching the auto mode (Auto Mode) [286] Scene Selection [287] S. Auto Img. Extract. [288] Drive Mode [289] Bracket Settings [290] Recall (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2) [291] Memory (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2) [292] Focus Mode [293] Priority Set in AF-S [294] Priority Set in AF-C [295] Focus Area [296] AF Illuminator (still image) [297] Center Lock-on AF [298] AF System (still image) [299] AF w/ shutter (still image) [300] Pre-AF (still image) [301] Eye-Start AF (still image) [302] AF Area Auto Clear [303] Disp. cont. AF area [304] AF Micro Adj. [305] Exposure Comp. [306] ISO [307] ISO AUTO Min. SS [308] Metering Mode [309] Spot Metering Point [310]

AEL w/ shutter (still image) [312] Exposure Std. Adjust [313] Flash Mode [314] Flash Comp. [315] Exp.comp.set [316] Red Eye Reduction [317] White Balance [318] Priority Set in AWB [319] D-Range Opt. (DRO) [320] Auto HDR [321] Creative Style [322] Picture Effect [323] Picture Profile [324] Soft Skin Effect (still image) [325] Focus Magnifier [326] Focus Magnif. Time [327] AF in Focus Mag. (still image) [328] MF Assist (still image) [329] Peaking Level [330] Peaking Color [331] Smile/Face Detect. [332] Face Registration (New Registration) [333] Face Registration (Order Exchanging) [334] Face Registration (Delete) [335] Auto Obj. Framing (still image) [336]

Camera Settings2

Movie/S&Q Motion [337] File Format (movie) [338] Record Setting (movie) [339] S&Q Settings [340] Dual Video REC [341]

AF drive speed (movie) [342]

AF Track Sens (movie) [343]

Audio signals [374]

Auto Slow Shut. (movie) [344] Audio Recording [345] Audio Rec Level [346] Audio Level Display [347] Wind Noise Reduct. [348] Marker Display (movie) [349] Marker Settings (movie) [350] Silent Shooting (still image) [351] e-Front Curtain Shut. [352] Release w/o Lens [353] Release w/o Card [354] SteadyShot [355] SteadyShot Settings [356] Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom (Zoom) [357] Zoom Setting [358] Zoom Ring Rotate [359] DISP Button (Monitor/Finder) [360] FINDER/MONITOR [361] Finder Frame Rate (still image) [362] Zebra [363] Grid Line [364] Exposure Set. Guide [365] Live View Display [366] Auto Review [367] Custom Key(Shoot.)/Custom Key(PB) [368] Function Menu Set. [369] Dial/Wheel Setup [370] Dial/Wheel Ev Comp [371] MOVIE Button [372] Dial / Wheel Lock [373]

Wireless

Send to Smartphone [375] Send to Computer [376] View on TV [377] Calling up an application using [One-touch(NFC)] [378] Airplane Mode [379] Wi-Fi Settings: WPS Push [380] Wi-Fi Settings: Access Point Set. [381] Wi-Fi Settings: Disp MAC Address [382] Wi-Fi Settings: SSID/PW Reset [383] Bluetooth Settings [384] Loc. Info. Link Set. [385] Edit Device Name [386] Reset Network Set. [387]

Application

Launching the downloaded application (Application List) [388] Introduction [389]

Playback

Deleting multiple selected images (Delete) [390] Switching between still images and movies (View Mode) [391] Playing back images on the image index screen (Image Index) [392] Rotating recorded images automatically (Display Rotation) [393] Playing back images using slideshow (Slide Show) [394] Rotating an image (Rotate) [395] Enlarging an image being played back (Playback zoom) [396] Protecting images (Protect) [397] Specify Printing (Specify Printing) [398] Photo Capture [399]

Setup

Monitor Brightness [400] Viewfinder Bright. [401] Finder Color Temp. [402] Gamma Disp. Assist [403] Volume Settings [404] Upload Settings (Eye-Fi) [405] Tile Menu [406] Mode Dial Guide [407] Delete confirm. [408] Display Quality [409] Pwr Save Start Time [410] Auto Pwr OFF Temp. [411] NTSC/PAL Selector [412] Cleaning Mode [413] Touch Operation [414] Touch Pad Area Set. [415] Demo Mode [416] TC/UB Settings [417] Remote Ctrl [418] HDMI Settings: HDMI Resolution [419] HDMI Settings: 24p/60p Output (movie) (Only for 1080 60i compatible models)

[420] HDMI Settings: HDMI Info. Display [421] HDMI Settings: TC Output (movie) [422] HDMI Settings: REC Control (movie) [423] HDMI Settings: CTRL FOR HDMI [424] 4K Output Sel. (movie) [425] USB Connection [426] USB LUN Setting [427] USB Power Supply [428] PC Remote Settings: Still Img. Save Dest. [429]

PC Remote Settings: RAW+J PC Save Img [430]

Language [431]

If you have problems

Date/Time Setup [432] Area Setting [433] Copyright Info [434] Format [435] File Number [436] Set File Name [437] Select REC Folder [438] New Folder [439] Folder Name [440] Recover Image DB [441] Display Media Info. [442] Version [443] Certification Logo (For some models only) [444] Setting Reset [445]

Precautions/This product

Precautions [446] On cleaning [447] Cleaning the image sensor

Cleaning Mode [448]

Number of recordable images [449] Recordable movie times [450] Using the AC Adaptor/battery charger abroad [451] AVCHD format [452] License [453] Trademarks [454]

Troubleshooting [455] Warning messages [456]

[1] Names of parts/Icons and indicators Names of parts

Identifying parts

When the lens is removed

Shutter button

Remote sensor

Wi-Fi antenna (built-in)

ON/OFF (Power) switch

Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator

Lens release button

Microphone*

Mount

Image sensor**

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.

Multi Interface Shoe*

Some accessories may not go in all the way and protrude backward from the Multi interface shoe. However, when the accessory reaches the front end of the shoe, the connection is completed.

Image sensor position mark

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

mark

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.

Hook for shoulder strap

Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera.

Speaker

Flash

Press the automatically. When not using the flash, press it back into the camera body.

C2 button (Custom button 2)

C1 button (Custom button 1)

Mode dial

(Auto Mode) /P (Program Auto) / A (Aperture Priority) / S (Shutter Priority) / M (Manual Exposure) / 1/2 (Memory recall)/ Panorama) / SCN (Scene Selection)

Control dial

You can quickly adjust the settings for each shooting mode.

Multi/Micro USB Terminal*

10.

This terminal supports Micro USB-compatible devices.

Charge lamp

11.

HDMI micro jack

12.

13.

(Microphone) jack

(Flash pop-up) button to use the flash. The flash does not pop up

(Movie/S&Q Motion) / (Sweep

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.

For details on compatible accessories for the multi interface shoe and the Multi/Micro USB Terminal, visit the Sony web site, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. You can also use accessories that are compatible with the accessory shoe. Operations with other manufacturers’ accessories are not guaranteed.

Eye sensor

Viewfinder

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 eyepiece cup to the groove on the viewfinder and slide it into place.

To remove the eyepiece cup, grasp it on the left and right sides and lift it up.

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

Monitor (For touch operation: Touch panel/Touch pad)

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.

Diopter-adjustment dial

Adjust the diopter-adjustment dial according to your eyesight until the display appears

clearly in the viewfinder. If it is hard to operate the diopter-adjustment dial, remove the eyepiece cup before operating the dial.

(Flash pop-up) button

MENU button

AF/MF/AEL switch lever

For shooting: AF/MF button/AEL button

For viewing: MOVIE (Movie) button

10.

For shooting: Fn (Function) button

11.

For viewing:

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

(Enlarge) button

(Send to Smartphone) button

Control wheel

12.

Center button

13.

For shooting: C3 button (Custom button 3)

14.

For viewing:

15.

(Playback) button

(Delete) button

(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.

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 lamp

Battery/memory card cover

Memory card slot

Battery lock lever

Battery insertion slot

[2] Names of parts/Icons and indicators Basic operations

Using the control wheel

You can select setting items by turning or pressing the top/bottom/left/right side of the control wheel. Your selection is determined when you press the center of the control wheel.

The default settings for the top/bottom/left/right side and the center of the control wheel are as follows. Top side: DISP (Display Setting) Bottom side: Exposure Comp./Image Index ( Left side: Drive Mode ( Right side: ISO Center: Eye AF You can also assign the desired functions to the bottom/left/right side and the center of the control wheel.

During playback, you can display the next/previous image by pressing the right/left side of the control wheel or by turning the control wheel.

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[3] Names of parts/Icons and indicators

Basic operations

Using MENU items

You can change settings related to all the camera operations including shooting, playback, and operating method. You can also execute camera functions from the MENU.

Press the MENU button to display the menu items.

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.

Select the desired setting value, and press the center to confirm your selection.

[4] Names of parts/Icons and indicators Basic operations

Using the Fn (Function) button

You can register frequently used functions to the Fn (Function) button and recall them while shooting. Up to 12 frequently used functions can be registered to the Fn (Function) button.

Press the DISP button repeatedly to display a screen mode other than [For

viewfinder], and then press the Fn (Function) button.

Select the desired function by pressing the top/bottom/left/right side of the control

wheel.

Select the desired setting by turning the control wheel, and press the center of the

control wheel.

Some functions can be fine-tuned using the control dial.

To adjust settings from the dedicated setting screens

Select the desired 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.

[5] Names of parts/Icons and indicators Basic operations

How to use the Quick Navi screen

The Quick Navi screen is a function optimized for shooting with the viewfinder, that lets you

control settings directly.

To adjust settings from the dedicated setting screens

MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [DISP Button] → [Monitor] → [For viewfinder],

then select [Enter].

Press the DISP on the control wheel to set the screen mode to [For viewfinder].

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/Sweep Panorama mode

Select the desired function by pressing the top/bottom/left/right side of the control

wheel.

Turn the control wheel to select the desired setting.

Some functions can be fine-tuned using the control dial.

Select the desired function in step 4, 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.

Note

Items that are gray on the Quick Navi screen are not adjustable. When using [Creative Style] or [Picture Profile], some of the setup tasks can be accomplished only

on a designated screen.

[6] Names of parts/Icons and indicators Basic operations

Using the AF/MF/AEL switch lever

You can switch the function of the AF/MF/AEL button to AF/MF or AEL by changing the position of 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).

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