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Canon A 6000 ILCE-6000 Instruction Manual

Canon A 6000 ILCE-6000 Instruction Manual

Interchangeable lens digital camera

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Interchangeable Lens
Digital Camera
Instruction Manual
E-mount
ILCE-6000

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  • Page 1 4-532-055-11(1) Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Instruction Manual E-mount ILCE-6000...
  • Page 2 English Learning more about the camera (“Help Guide”) “Help Guide” is an on-line manual. Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. 1 Access the Sony support page. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/ 2 Select your country or region. 3 Search for the model name of your camera on the support page.
  • Page 3 Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. ILCE-6000 Serial No. _____________________________ Model No.
  • Page 4 • Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children. • Keep the battery pack dry. • Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony. • Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions. AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor.
  • Page 5 For Customers in the U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: ILCE-6000 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
  • Page 6 For Customers in Canada This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. For Customers in Europe Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives Manufacturer: Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan...
  • Page 7 Disposal of waste batteries and electrical and electronic equipment (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product, the battery or on the packaging indicates that the product and the battery shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol.
  • Page 8 Table of contents Preparing the camera Step 1 P. 9 – Checking the supplied items – Identifying parts – Inserting the battery pack – Charging the battery pack – Inserting a memory card (sold separately) – Attaching/removing the lens – Setting the clock Basic operation Step 2 P.
  • Page 9 Checking the supplied items First check the model name of your camera (page 8). The accessories supplied differ depending on the model. The number in parentheses indicates the quantity. Supplied with all models • Eyepiece cup (1) • Camera (1) •...
  • Page 10 Identifying parts H Lens I Mount J Image sensor K Lens contacts Do not cover this part during movie recording. Do not touch this part directly. When the lens is removed A Shutter button B C1 (Custom 1) button C Remote sensor D ON/OFF (Power) switch E Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator F Lens release button...
  • Page 11 G Control dial H Charge lamp I Multi/Micro USB Terminal • Supports Micro USB compatible device. J HDMI micro jack 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.
  • Page 12 N LCD screen • You can adjust the screen to an easily viewable angle and shoot from any position. K Eye sensor O Diopter-adjustment dial L Viewfinder • Adjust the diopter-adjustment M Eyepiece cup dial to your eyesight until the •...
  • Page 13 C 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. D Speaker E Access lamp F Battery/memory card cover G Memory card slot H Battery insertion slot I Battery eject lever...
  • Page 14 Lens E55 – 210 mm F4.5 – 6.3 OSS (supplied with See page 43 on the specifications of ILCE-6000Y) the lenses. E PZ 16 – 50 mm F3.5 – 5.6 OSS (supplied with ILCE-6000L/ILCE-6000Y) A Zooming/Focusing ring B Zooming lever A Focusing ring C Mounting index B Zooming ring...
  • Page 15 Inserting the battery pack Battery eject lever Open the cover. Insert the battery pack. • While pressing the battery eject lever, insert the battery pack as illustrated. Make sure that the battery eject lever locks after insertion. • Closing the cover with the battery inserted incorrectly may damage the camera.
  • Page 16 Charging the battery pack For customers in the USA and Canada Charge lamp Lit: Charging Power cord Off: Charging finished (Mains lead) Flashing: Charging error or charging paused temporarily because the camera is not For customers in countries/ within the proper temperature range regions other than the USA and Canada Connect the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied),...
  • Page 17 • The battery pack may not be effectively charged if the terminal section of the battery is dirty. In this case, wipe any dust off lightly using a soft cloth or a cotton swab to clean the terminal section of the battery. •...
  • Page 18 Battery life and number of images that can be recorded and played back Battery life Number of images Shooting (still Screen Approx. 180 min. Approx. 360 images images) Viewfinder Approx. 155 min. Approx. 310 images Typical movie Screen Approx. 60 min. —...
  • Page 19 Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Ensure that the notched corner is faced correctly. Open the cover (page 15). Insert the memory card (sold separately). • With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Close the cover.
  • Page 20 Attaching/removing the lens Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before you attach or remove the lens. If the cap or the packaging lid is attached, remove it from the camera or the lens. • Quickly change the lens somewhere away from dusty locations to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camera.
  • Page 21 Removing the lens Lens release button Press the lens release button all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. Notes • If dust or debris gets inside the camera while you are changing the lens and adheres to the surface of the image sensor (the part that converts the light source to a digital signal), it may appear as dark spots on the image, depending on the shooting environment.
  • Page 22 Setting the clock Control wheel ON/OFF (Power) Select items: Set: Set the ON/OFF (Power) switch to ON. The Date & Time setting is displayed when you turn on the camera for the first time. • It may take some time for the power to turn on and allow operation. Check that [Enter] is selected on the screen, then press z on the control wheel.
  • Page 23 Shooting still images/movies Shutter button MOVIE Shooting still images Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the z or indicator lights. Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image. Shooting movies Press the MOVIE (Movie) button to start recording.
  • Page 24 Viewing images : Zoom in Adjust: turn the control wheel Control wheel (Playback) Select images: (Delete) B (next)/b (previous) or turn the control wheel Set: z Press the (Playback) button. Selecting next/previous image Select an image by pressing B (next)/b (previous) on the control wheel or by turning the control wheel.
  • Page 25 Introduction of other functions MENU Control wheel Control wheel DISP (Display Contents): Allows you to change the screen display. ISO (ISO): Allows you to set the sensitivity based on the brightness. (Image Index): Allows you to view multiple images in a single-image screen at the same time.
  • Page 26 Menu Items (Camera Settings) Image Size Selects the size of still images. Aspect Ratio Selects the aspect ratio for still images. Quality Sets the image quality for still images. Panorama: Size Selects the size of panoramic images. Panorama: Direction Sets the shooting direction for panoramic images. File Format Selects the movie file format.
  • Page 27 Sets the zoom scale for Clear Image Zoom and Zoom Digital Zoom. Enlarges the image before shooting so that you can Focus Magnifier check the focus in detail. Long Exposure Sets noise reduction processing for shots with a shutter speed of 1 second or longer. Sets noise reduction processing for high-sensitivity High ISO NR shooting.
  • Page 28 (Custom Settings) Zebra Displays stripes to adjust brightness. MF Assist Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually. Sets the length of time the image will be shown in an Focus Magnif. Time enlarged form. Sets a grid line display to enable alignment to a Grid Line structural outline.
  • Page 29 Sets whether to use the electronic front curtain shutter e-Front Curtain Shut. function. When the shooting mode is set to [Superior Auto] and the camera recognizes the scene to be shot with S. Auto Img. Extract. multiple images, this sets whether to extract an image automatically and save it.
  • Page 30 Assigns an application to One-touch (NFC). You can One-touch(NFC) call up the application when shooting by touching an NFC-enabled smartphone to the camera. You can set this device to not perform wireless Airplane Mode communications. You can register the access point to the camera easily WPS Push by pushing the WPS button.
  • Page 31 (Setup) Monitor Brightness Sets the screen brightness. When using an electronic viewfinder, sets the Viewfinder Bright. brightness of the electronic viewfinder. Finder Color Temp. Sets the color temperature of the viewfinder. Volume Settings Sets the volume for movie playback. Sets the operating sound on/off for when the image is Audio signals in focus or when the self-timer is started.
  • Page 32 Format Formats the memory card. Sets the method used to assign file numbers to still File Number images and movies. Select REC Folder Changes the selected folder for storing images. Creates a new folder for storing still images and New Folder movies (MP4).
  • Page 33 Features of PlayMemories Home™ The software PlayMemories Home allows you to import still images and movies to your computer and use them. PlayMemories Home is required for importing AVCHD movies to your computer. Playing back imported images Importing images from your camera For Windows, the following functions are also available: Sharing images on...
  • Page 34 System requirements You can find the system requirements for the software at the following URL: www.sony.net/pcenv/ Installing PlayMemories Home on a computer Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the following URL, and then install PlayMemories Home. www.sony.net/pm/ •...
  • Page 35 Adding functions to the camera You can add the desired functions to your camera by connecting to the application download website (PlayMemories Camera Apps™) via the Internet. http://www.sony.net/pmca • After installing an application, you can call up the application by touching an NFC-enabled Android smartphone to the (N mark) on the camera, using the [One-touch(NFC)] function.
  • Page 36 Number of still images and recordable time of movies The number of still images and recordable time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card. Still images Image Size]: [L: 24M] When [ Aspect Ratio] is set to [3:2]* Capacity 2 GB Quality...
  • Page 37 • The recordable time of movies varies because the camera is equipped with VBR (Variable Bit-Rate), which automatically adjusts the image quality depending on the shooting scene. When you record a fast-moving subject, the image is clearer but the recordable time is shorter because more memory is required for recording. The recordable time also varies depending on the shooting conditions, the subject or the image quality/size settings.
  • Page 38 • Near a location that generates strong radio waves, emits radiation or is strongly magnetic In such locations, the camera may not properly record or play back images. • In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera. This may cause the camera to malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired.
  • Page 39 On the overheat protection Depending on the camera and battery temperature, you may be unable to record movies or the power may turn off automatically to protect the camera. A message will be displayed on the screen before the power turns off or you can no longer record movies.
  • Page 40: Specifications

    Specifications Camera Exposure compensation: ±5.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps) [System] Camera type: Interchangeable lens [Shutter] digital camera Type: Electronically-controlled, Lens: E-mount lens vertical-traverse, focal-plane type Speed range: [Image sensor] Still images: 1/4 000 second to Image sensor: APS-C format (23.5 mm 30 seconds, BULB ×...
  • Page 41 Eye point: Approx. 23 mm from the File format: eyepiece, 21.4 mm from the Still image: JPEG compliant (DCF –1 eyepiece frame at –1 m Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Diopter adjustment: Baseline), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 –1 –1 –4.0 m to +3.0 m Format)
  • Page 42 AC Adaptor AC-UB10C/UB10D Power requirements: AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz, 70 mA Output voltage: DC 5 V, 0.5 A Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature: –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F) Dimensions (Approx.): 50 mm ×...
  • Page 43 Lens E16 – 50 mm zoom E55 – 210 mm Lens lens zoom lens ILCE-6000L/ Camera ILCE-6000Y ILCE-6000Y Equivalent 35 mm-format focal 24 – 75 82.5 – 315 length (mm) Lens groups/elements 8 – 9 9 – 13 Angle of view 83°...
  • Page 44 Trademarks • YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks or registered trademarks • Memory Stick and of Google Inc. trademarks or registered trademarks • Eye-Fi is a trademark of Eye-Fi, Inc. of Sony Corporation. • In addition, system and product •...
  • Page 45 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. © 2014 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand...
  • Page 46 Sprawdzanie wersji oprogramowania obiektywu aparatu Vérification de la version du logiciel de l’objectif de l’appareil Conferma della versione del software dell’obiettivo della fotocamera 1 Montez l’objectif que vous voulez utiliser et sélectionnez MENU  [Réglage]  1 Montare l’obiettivo che si desidera usare e selezionare MENU  [Impostazione]  1 Zamocować...
  • Page 47  Pokud nedokončíte aktualizaci aplikace objektivu fotoaparátu, následující funkce Dansk nebudou k dispozici.   Opdatering af softwaren for kameraobjektivet  režim AF: AF-A (Automatické AF)   Når du køber dette kamera med et objektivsæt, behøver du ikke at udføre de følgende nastavení...