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- Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 1
Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera E-mount Instruction Manual 4-690-670-11(1) "Help Guide" (Web manual) Refer to "Help Guide" for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. http://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1640/h_zz/ ILCE-6500 - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 2
the latest information on the camera. Scan here http://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1640/h_zz/ ILCE-6500 Help Guide Instruction Manual (this book) This manual introduces some basic functions. For the quick start guide, see "Startup guide" (page 21). The "Startup guide" introduces the initial procedures - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 3
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. ••Do not expose to extremely low temperatures of -20°C (-4°F) or lower or extremely low pressures of 11 - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 4
sound of this unit. For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 5
). The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: WW213019 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16535 Via Esprillo, - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 6
approved in this manual could void your in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. GB 6 The supplied interface cable must Sony Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony Europe Limited, Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935 Zaventem, Belgium Hereby, Sony - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 7
caused by inappropriate waste handling. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product or battery. For Customers - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 8
Notes on using your camera Along with this section, also see "Precautions" in the Help Guide (page 2). Screen language You can occurs, consult a doctor immediately. No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony can provide no guarantees in the event of failure to record or loss or - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 9
you monitored before recording. Notes on using lenses and accessories It is recommended that you use Sony lenses/accessories designed to suit the characteristics of this camera. Using this camera with products from other manufacturers may affect its performance, leading to accidents or malfunction - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 10
the screen in this situation, you may experience uncomfortable symptoms such as feeling of unwellness. If you experience uncomfortable symptoms, stop using the camera, and consult your doctor as necessary. Notes on recording for long periods of time or recording 4K movies ••Depending on the - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 11
specifications described in this manual The data on performance and on the screen. Notes on wireless LAN If your camera is lost or stolen, Sony bears no responsibility for the loss or damage caused by a wireless LAN. ••If a security problem arises because no security precautions are in place - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 12
that matches your country/region. See page 4. ••Rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50 (1) ••Body cap (1) (attached to the camera) ••Shoe cap (1) (attached to the camera) ••Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) ••Wi-Fi Connection/One-touch (NFC) Guide (1) ••Micro USB cable (1) ••AC Adaptor (1) GB 12 - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 13
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** * Do not cover this part during movie recording. Doing so - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 14
of the image sensor. When you measure the exact distance between the camera and the subject, refer to the position of the horizontal line. dial (Auto Mode)/ (Program Auto)/ (Aperture Priority)/ (Shutter Priority)/ (Manual Exposure)/ 1/2 (Memory recall)/ (Movie/S&Q Motion)/ (Sweep Panorama)/ (Scene - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 15
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. Eye sensor Viewfinder Eyepiece cup Not attached to the camera at the factory. It is recommended that you attach the eyepiece cup when - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 16
(Playback) button (Flash pop-up) button MENU button AF/MF/AEL switch lever GB 16 (N mark) This mark indicates the touch point for connecting the camera and an NFC-enabled Smartphone. - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 17
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 GB 17 - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 18
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 - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 19
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 to adjust settings. Operation - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 20
you move the AF/MF/AEL switch lever to the AF/MF position and press the button, 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 - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 21
Startup guide Step 1: Inserting the battery pack/memory card into the camera For details on memory cards that can be used with this camera, refer to page 44. 1 Open the battery/memory card cover. 2 Insert the battery pack while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 22
the memory card (page 42). To remove the battery pack Make sure that the access lamp (page 17) is not lit, and turn off the camera. Then, slide the lock lever and remove the battery pack. Be careful not to drop the battery pack. Lock lever To remove the memory card - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 23
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. ••Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, micro USB cables (supplied) and AC Adaptors (supplied). GB 23 - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 24
lens by aligning the two white index marks (mounting indexes) on the lens and camera. ••Hold the camera with the lens facing down to prevent dust or debris from entering the camera. 3 While pushing the lens lightly toward the camera, turn the lens slowly in the direction of the arrow until it clicks - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 25
(sold separately) is required to use an A-mount lens (sold separately). For details, refer to the operating manual supplied with the Mount Adaptor. ••When carrying the camera with a lens attached, hold both the camera and the lens firmly. ••Do not hold the part of the lens that is extended for zoom - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 26
Step 4: Setting the language and the clock 1 Set the ON/OFF (Power) switch to "ON" to turn on the camera. 2 Select the desired language and then press the center of the control wheel. ON/OFF (Power) switch 3 Make sure that [Enter] is selected on the - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 27
PlayMemories Home (for Windows only). Step 5: Shooting images in auto mode 1 Turn the mode dial to set to . 2 Look through the viewfinder and hold the camera. 3 Set the size of the subject by rotating the zoom ring of the lens when a zoom lens is attached. 4 Press the shutter button halfway down - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 28
To shoot movies Press the MOVIE button to start/stop recording. To play back images Press the (Playback) button to play back images. You can select the desired image using the control wheel. To delete displayed image Press the (Delete) button while an image is displayed to delete it. Select [Delete] - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 29
(NFC) Guide." PlayMemories Mobile PlayMemories Mobile is required to connect the camera and a smartphone. 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 - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 30
browser and then download the software by following the onscreen instructions. If one of these programs is already installed on your computer, update it to the latest version before use. Windows: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ Mac: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ You can check the recommended - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 31
Apps You can add the functions of your choice to your camera by connecting to the application download website (PlayMemories Camera Apps) using your computer or the Wi-Fi function of the camera. http://www.sony.net/pmca/ ••After installing an application, you can call up the application by touching - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 32
For details on each MENU items, refer to the Help Guide. (Camera Settings1) Red tab Quality/Image Size Quality Image Size Sports Action], etc.) When the shooting mode is set to [Superior Auto] and the camera recognizes the scene to be shot with multiple images, this sets whether to extract an - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 33
mode, shooting order for exposure bracketing, and white balance bracketing. Calls up settings pre-registered to [ / Memory]. Registers the desired modes and camera settings. Selects the focus mode. ([Single-shot AF] / [Continuous AF], etc.) Sets the timing of the shutter release when [Focus Mode] is - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 34
AF Micro Adj. Finely adjusts the autofocused position, when using the LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 Mount Adaptor (sold separately). Exposure Exposure Comp. Compensates for the brightness of the entire image. ISO Sets the ISO sensitivity. ([ISO AUTO], etc.) ISO AUTO Min. SS Sets the slowest shutter - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 35
Effect Shoots images with a texture unique to the selected effect. ([Toy Camera] / [Rich-tone Mono.], etc.) Picture Profile Changes settings such as image when focusing manually. Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in-focus areas with a specific color when focusing manually. Peaking Color - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 36
, or subjects tracked by the Lock-on AF function, and automatically trims and saves another copy of the image with a more impressive composition. (Camera Settings2) Purple tab Movie Movie/S&Q Motion File Format Record Setting S&Q Settings Dual Video REC AF drive speed AF Track Sens Auto Slow Shut - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 37
w/o Lens Release w/o Card SteadyShot SteadyShot Settings Zoom Zoom Zoom Setting Zoom Ring Rotate Display/Auto Review DISP Button FINDER/MONITOR Finder Frame Rate Zebra Grid Line Exposure Set. Guide Sets which markers to displayed on the monitor when recording movies. Shoots images without a shutter - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 38
Send to Smartphone Send to Computer View on TV GB 38 Sets whether to reflect settings such as exposure compensation in screen display. Sets auto review to display the captured image after shooting. Assigns functions to the various keys so that you can perform operations more quickly by pressing the - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 39
up the application when shooting by touching an NFC-enabled smartphone to the camera. Disables wireless communications from the device such as Wi-Fi, NFC, list. You can select the application you want to use. Displays instructions on using the application. Blue tab Deletes an image. Plays back - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 40
Sets the volume for movie playback. Sets the upload function of the camera when using a commercially available Eye-Fi card. Sets whether to display the tile menu every time you press the MENU button. Turns the mode dial guide (the explanation of each shooting mode) on or off. Sets whether [Delete - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 41
the infrared remote control. Sets the HDMI settings. Sets how to record and output 4K movies via HDMI when the camera is connected to an external recorder/player that supports 4K. Sets the USB connection method. Enhances compatibility by limiting the functions of USB connection. Set to [Multi] in - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 42
of movies and the recordable number of still images on the memory card. Version Displays the camera software version. Certification Logo*2 Displays certification information for the camera (only some of the certification logos are displayed). Setting Reset Restores settings to their defaults - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 43
--Using an E PZ 16 - 50mm F3.5 - 5.6 OSS lens (sold separately) --Using a Sony SDXC memory card of UHS Speed Class 3 ( ) (sold separately) --[Viewfinder Bright.]: [Manual] [±0] --[Monitor Brightness]: [Manual] [±0] --[Display Quality]: [Standard] ••The numbers for "Shooting (still images)" are based - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 44
. Other functions, such as zooming, are not operated. Memory cards that can be used You can use the following types of memory cards with this camera. The mark indicates that these memory cards can be used for shooting still images or movies. When using Memory Stick Micro media or microSD memory - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 45
can be handled as a single file by importing them to a computer using PlayMemories Home. Number of recordable images When you insert a memory card into the camera and set the ON/OFF (Power) switch to "ON," the number of images that can be recorded (should you continue to shoot using the current - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 46
on a memory card The table below shows the approximate number of images that 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 - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 47
Recordable movie times The table below shows the approximate total recording times using a memory card formatted with this camera. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card used. The recording times for when [ File Format] is set - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 48
are playback times, not recording times. Note ••The recordable time of movies varies because the camera is equipped with VBR (Variable Bit-Rate), which automatically adjusts image quality depending on the /size settings. ••The times shown are recordable times using a Sony memory card. GB 48 - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 49
duration of time available for movie recording varies with the temperature, file format/record setting for movies, Wi-Fi network environment, or condition of the camera before you start recording. If you frequently recompose or shoot images after the power is turned on, the temperature inside the - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 50
Specifications Camera [System] Camera type Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Lens Sony E-mount lens [Image sensor] Image sensor APS-C format (23.5 mm × 15.6 mm) CMOS image sensor Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 24 200 000 pixels Total pixel number of image sensor Approx. 25 000 000 pixels - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 51
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) * Supports Micro USB compatible device. HDMI HDMI lb) (including battery and SD card) 410 g (14.5 oz) (camera only) Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.31, MPF Baseline), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 Format) Movies (XAVC S format) MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 52
±3.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps) [Wireless LAN] Supported format IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Frequency band 2.4 GHz Supported security protocols WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Configuration method Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)/ Manual Access method Infrastructure mode [NFC] Tag type NFC Forum Type 3 Tag - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 53
approximate equivalent of a 75 mm lens of a 35 mm-format camera. Trademarks ••Memory Stick and are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. ••XAVC S and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. ••"AVCHD Progressive" and the "AVCHD Progressive" logotype are trademarks - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 54
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. ••In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. GB 54 - Sony ILCE-6500 | Instruction Manual - Page 55
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ILCE-6500
4-690-670-
11
(1)
Interchangeable Lens
Digital Camera
“Help Guide” (Web manual)
Refer to “Help Guide” for in-depth
instructions on the many functions
of the camera.
Instruction Manual
E-mount