Sony Alpha NEX-6 Digital Camera Kit with Sony SELP-16-50mm Lens - Black
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Sony Alpha NEX-6 Digital Camera Kit with Sony 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS Lens - Black

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Fred L : Battery and charger included?JEFFREY G : Yes.
Shopper : NEX-6 comes with a 16-50mm powered zoom. Can this power off and use it manually? Because manual zoom is much faster to adjust.JEFFREY G : I don't know about powering off the zoom, but it can be adjusted from the lens ring as well as the switch on the lens.JONATHAN V : No. The lens zoom is controlled by an electric zoom switch only. It does not have a manual zoom ring.RICHARD P : Hi, The irony is that the only questions Adorama has sent me recently concern equipment that I've given away to family members. My stepdaughter (not currently reachable) received my NEX-6 with the 16-50mm lens, which I liked but didn't use much, because I had a three primes that I preferred. My recollection is that with the 16-50mm it's either power zoom or nothing. I don't recall a manual function. I can't swear to that, it's been sometime since I last had the lens, but that's what I remember. Good luck, RichardRICHARD C : You can't turn off the power to the zoom motor. But you can control the zooming more traditionally, by turning the barrel of the lens. The lens will still zoom in and out electronically, but it feels more normal than pushing and pulling that lever. It's faster too, almost as fast as a manual zoom.ALEXANDER E : Yes, you can manually focus the Nex-6. A discussion of using manual focus as well as all aspects of the Nex-6 can be found in a guide called The Sony Alpha Nex-6 by Matsumoto and Roullard.BILL K : There is a zoom ring, and zooming is faster when you turn the zoom ring. There is no switch or menu setting to turn off the power zoom. There is a "Zoom" item in the Camera menu, but if you select it, it says "Invalid for this lens." I think I read somewhere that using the zoom ring is actually a powered zoom anyway, but it doesn't feel much different from a manual zoom. Get the camera--it's a good one. The kit lens is decent--I've successfully submitted many stock photos with it already. I also got the 10-18mm lens, and also have many stock photos with it, at all focal lengths.BILL M : You don't have to use the power zooming switch to zoom. you can manually zoom by using the 'zooming/focusing' ring on the lens.CHRIS L : You can adjust the zoom using either the zooming switch or the ring on the lens. Using the ring is similar to zooming with a normal lens, and pretty much just as fast. The only caveat is that zooming using the ring is "by wire" - as in it just tells the camera electronically to zoom in or out. So, you don't have the precise control you would with a normal zoom lens. However, I rarely find that to be an issue, unless I'm trying to get extremely precise framing.RICHARD G : Yes and No. I know that doesn't help much but I'll explain. You can use either the switch on the side of the lens that zooms in and out smoothly but a little slower or the barrel of the lens that reacts much quicker. But both options use the motor in the lens to zoom, so it is not actually manual. Hope this helps.BRIAN W : The zoom is always powered and it has 2 ways of adjusting it one is the ring around the front of the lens and the other is a slider on the side of the lens. If you want a manual zooming feature lens the 18-55 would be a better option but you lose the compactness of the 16-50RAYMUND DELOS S : No. There is no Auto and Manual switch for this lens. The Sony E PZ 18-200mm has a switch but cost too much ($1k+).GUO C : I have not tried that much. I have been using the eletro-powered zooming and found that the lens loses connection with the body very often if the zooming was done too fast. So manually adjusting the lens probably will have the same problem.
Shopper : This camera shoots in camera raw, correct?BRIAN W : make sure you have the updated versions of lightroom or aperature to read the .azw raw format.JEROLD H : Yes it does. MARTIN B : YesJEROLD H : YesJOHN L : The NEX-6 absolutely shoots raw. It can shoot jpg only, raw only, or jpg+raw with a setting in the camera's menu.NIC H : Yes!JAMES H : Yes the camera shoots in raw. I've had the camera for several months, it's a great buy.JASON C : Correct this camera shoots in raw. I use lightroom v 4.3 to process the photos. RICHARD P : Sorry for the previous typo: I meant to say, "It SHOOTS in RAW..."RICHARD P : Yes, correct. It 's in RAW, JPEG, and RAW + JPEG. While I like how the JPEGs look well enough, I shoot only in RAW. Happy with the results.PAVLO K : Yes, it does. You can set it to shoot in either RAW, Jpeg or both RAW + jpegHAN K : YesMATTHEW E : Yes, it shoots in raw, JPEG, or both.AARON C : AbsolutelyPETER K : That is correct.JOANNE P : Yes, it does.ALAN L : Yes the NEX 6 does shoot in camera raw.SHANNON J : Yup, absolutely.ROD L : Yes, both raw only and raw plus jpeg.

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2015-07-25T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Good all round camera

This is a good camera without too many distractions

RobboHTFC

2015-01-27T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great quality in a small package

I've now been using this camera for a year and am delighted with the quality of picture I can get. I do have some prime lenses, (35mm and 20 mm), but find the kit lens (16-50mm) very good, certainly up to A4 size print. I've added a 40.5-49 mm step up adaptor so I only need one set of filters. My one disappointment is the LCD display, which can be difficult to see properly in some light conditions.

Richard 8.

2014-10-26T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Fantastic colour and range, little choice of lens.

I bought the Nex 6, with 'only' 16 megapixels, because this gives greater bit depth than a 24 meg. version of the same sensor. First shots, taken on a bright October afternoon, show the excellent colour rendition and the high dynamic range that I had hoped for. However, now that I wish to go further than the kit lens will allow, I find the choice of E mount lenses somewhat limited and the price of the adapter for A mount lenses downright extortionate. Instead of charging a premium, Sony should be selling the adapter as a loss-leader.

bill123

2014-10-15T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Sony NEX-6

I'm don't happy for this product Sony NEX-6. The poor quality of the lens, within 4 months of twice will send in the warranty. The leaves are a poor dervish in my country for a long time waiting for repair.

Tomiks

2014-09-15T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Nice...

Great, nice, good camera for Me. Pictures ok, but lens original for Nex 6 not good.

sanurax

2014-08-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I Love my NEX-6

The camera replaced a much chunkier DSLR from a different manufacturer that did not have built in Image Stabilisation. I gave up taking it out as it was just too much hassle and the photos I took with it were often disappointing. I don't do anything fancy, I take pictures on holiday and at family events so in several different lights. The NEX-6 copes with everything I want it for and I can throw it in my bag to take anywhere. I can hold it in one hand (with a glass in the other) and still take great photos. I know that those of you that take a more professional approach would be horrified at this review as just set the camera to automatic and off I go. Downloading is simple and fast. I connect by the wifi to my iPad while I'm away from home to make sure I have all the photo's backed up, and then upload to my iMac when I return from my travels. I love my NEX-6!!

Not p.

2014-08-13T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Compact and light!

I bought it in December 2013. The camera is great for my use. I am a large scale muralist and lugging around any more weight than paint is too much. Nex-6 offers superb quality and is compact and lightweight. Really good at taking pictures at low-light too. I often finish my murals late in the day and I'm not able to return to it at a different time. The video quality is breath-taking. I also purchased the remote control for the shutter. Works magic. NEX-6 allows me to produce high quality content for all social media and self promotion, which as a visual artist puts me well ahead of the pack. If you want your media content look professional NEX-6 is the answer. However, the WIFi technology is defunct. I have always failed sync my Samsung S3 with NEX-6. Sadly it never worked. It should have NFC technology. I know that the other models have it already but I had to compromise because I really wanted the view finder and the price. Also one more feature that is underdeveloped is the LCD display. If it swivelled fully to be able to see the frame when facing the camera, it would make this model absolutely perfect. LCD only retracts slightly which is only somewhat helpful. Otherwise NEX-6 is truly a great camera. I know that in the future I will stay with NEX series.

Mark C.

2014-08-11T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Excellent high quality yet compact camera

I bought this camera to use when I could not be bothered to carry my heavy digital SLR. I was pleasantly surprised at just how good the results are. It does not do everything that the SLR can but it is a great second camera. I particularly like the panoramic function and the time lapse app.

Degs

2014-08-08T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Too many features !!!

I bought this a month ago and returned it for full refund to the suppliers I could not manage all the features

phil22

2014-08-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

my sony

From the wax sculpture museum in Saint Petersburg . I took it lovely.

Mrb52

2014-08-06T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Camera. Great Photographs

I've had this camera for about 12 months and have taken some great photos with it. I added an extra telephoto lens after about 6 months so framing of the subjects I want is really easy - and interchanging the lenses is a doodle. All the features work really well even though working your way through them is not as simple as it could be but in general, I'd certainly recommend this model to anyone after a compact systems camera.

RCully

2014-08-05T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Essentially a very good little camera.

I purchased my camera about 6 months ago so I've had plenty of time to test it. I have a few lenses - The kit lens, macro, 50mm, 30mm, 16mm (fisheye and wide attachments) 18-55 and the 55-210 tele. All good lenses and all have their merits. I love the DMF (auto focus and manual tweeking) the zoom in when you manually focus allows for super sharp focus. Size and weight are plus points too.... Mates DSLRs are far too heavy for my liking. My only gripe.... the bonding has eased off on the screen. It comes away slightly in the bottom left corner. I have not yet had chance to get this remedied. How can I be without a camera in summer!? Generally very pleased with it. Not posting pictures cause I will not give Sony the rights to my work. Silly thing to insist upon. I would have happily posted if you let me keep the rights to my work.

Dividedhead

2014-06-23T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Quality lightweight camera

Took this CSC instead of high spec DSLR on 5 week trip to Japan & Australia. Very pleased with pic quality, low weight and compact size. Mainly used with 16-50 but glad I also took 55 - 200 for occasional shots. Dynamic range options used extensively and saved lots of post capture processing time. Menu system took time to master but most options I wanted to use were found eventually.

Bobbin

2014-06-22T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect

I have a nex7. Allthough it lacks some of the specs. of the Nex7. I found it perfect . As I own both I would be happy to just own the nex 6. Great value

Pmac

2014-06-22T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Super little camera

i bought this camera just before christmas 2013 just to try the e mount system and was i amazed by what it can do

paul01071968

2014-06-04T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

expected more

after registration at SONY web page my SONY NEX-6 got silent and I sent it to repair. Now I tried it in Italy trip - and I am satisfied with pictures. Very poor battery.

doka

2014-06-02T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy to use and very fast

Image quality is great, bought the sony to supplement my large dslr as I wanted a smaller handy camera but didn't want to compromise the quality of my photos

Gillypuds

2014-06-02T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Impressive features in small package

I bought this camera 5 months ago after doing quite a bit of research. I was originally looking for a DSLR after using friends, but then a sales man recommended this as he had one. I read all the reviews on the internet and decided to buy one. I am so pleased I did, I've had some brilliant results with it. It produces very good results with Intelligent Auto, but equally is easy to use in manual or semi manual modes ( Aperture priority, Shutter priority modes). It has some great "clever" effects like b/w with single colour showing. It also has wifi connectivity, although I've not used it. I've taken over 1500 photos since buying and the quality is very good. The camera is small and light, but feels very sturdy having a metal body, it it looks quality too.

Wif1

2014-06-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great little learner

I've had the nex6 for about 6 months now, with the sigma 30 mm f2.8 on it most of the time. They make a great pair, and are excellent value. This camera probably suits someone with a bit of photographic experience who wants to build up more. It works ok as a point and shoot with the kit lens, but in its semi auto and guided manual modes it really comes into its own for some one wanting to explore the medium. It is light and comfortable to hold, far more discreet and less intimidating than a fat mid range SLR, with comparable IQ, so its great for travelling, and family snaps as well. It looks cool too. There is a bit of learning curve with its menu system, assignable function keys and downloadable apps, but they expand the camera's capabilities, and the user 's.

Paparupe

2014-06-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Sony nex 6

The nex 6 is a good camera I had the nex 5 before but got fed up butting the view finder or the flash on the camera

William

2014-06-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great pictures

Very light camera and lens which is easy to carry and takes much better pictures than my previous bridge camera.

Duncan2

2014-06-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Performance

I brought this camera a few months ago and am very pleased with it. It handles low light well and I use it in the manual mode for certain shots where I need clear shots and close up in low light. I have purchased some of the Apps, which I also use to create brighter images. Good strong camera would recommend this to any photographer who wanted to get away from the Auto mode for every shot.

SteveW

2014-06-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great sensor, great control, great camera!

i was looking for a SLR quality camera but didn't see the point or need for a mirror. My budget couldn't stretch to the full frame mirrorless models out there, but retrospectively, this is a good thing, as the sensor on this is big enough for my purposes and the camera nice and compact (with digital zoom Sony 16-50mm kit lens). I especially like the high quality electronic view finder - much better than other I have used. I also like the main controls, although the menus can get a bit fiddly for some settings.

Dandelion

2014-06-01T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good results in a compact package

This is a pretty good substitute when you don't want the bulk of your DSLR and, with the 16-50mm lens is just about as compact as an APS-C mirrorless camera gets. The EVF is pretty impressive and a boon for video in bright daylight compared to live view on a DSLR. Also, compared to even high end compacts, the image quality is very good, mostly because of the large sensor. The menus are a bit fiddly and the WIFI isn't as useful or useable as I had hoped, in fact it's pretty poorly implemented mostly because of Sony's walled garden approach, which is a real missed opportunity. It would have been simpler just to make it a network discoverable device - or use an already existing infrastucture/ service or OS that works. Even to get the limited benefits offered required me to register twice, download and install software and do some configuring, not much was immediately obvious or clear and was a complete pain.

funkyaden

2013-11-18T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

...it's popular for a reason !

...I had noticed a lot of blog chatter regarding the Nex-6...now I know why... one of the best APS-c sensors, perfect size, great handling, pocketable with a pancake, Nex menu system (easy ), off camera flash capable (works great with Pixel King TTL Triggers), very good in the studio... the ONLY neg I can come up with is that the E-mount System does not have the abundance and depth of the micro 4/3 system lens... that's really about it ! ...I have 2 Nex-6 ... 'nuff said !

RONNIE B.

2013-10-07T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

A Dream Come True

This is an upgrade from my previous Nex-5. I love this camera. It feels like an upgrade as well. The images say everything so get yourself one while they are available.

thequietman

2013-09-07T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Best Camera for the Size!

I'm using this camera for travel and general picture-taking. Although it's not an SLR, It has many or all of the functions of one, without the big size and price. The only thing I don't like about it is I'm constantly feeling like I'm going to lose the lense cover, as it's small and doesn't have a strap attachment. I'm hoping I can find some way to fix that before my next outing.

AMBER B.

2013-07-28T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

great idea for a lens

Great lens with a great focal length for travel and walk around.

BRIAN W.

2013-06-17T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great camera and lens

So simple to use yet very powerful and capable.

bwilli88

2013-05-20T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

As good as I hoped/expected

Travel to trade shows over the past three weeks, great for people, outdoor & indoor landscape. Easy to change out lense and compact enough to be able to bring along. AutoFocus can get itself a little confused at times.

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Sony NEX-6 Specifications

  • Camera Type

    Sony E-mount interchangeable lens digital camera with built-in flash

  • Lens Compatibility

    Sony E-mount lenses

  • Imaging Sensor

    Imaging Sensor: Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor (23.5 X 15.6mm)
    Anti Dust: Charge protection coating on Optical Filter and ultrasonic vibration mechanism
    Pixel Gross: Approx. 16.7 megapixels
    Effective Picture Resolution: Approx. 16.1 megapixels
    Focal Length Conversion Factor: 1.5x
    Color Filter System: RGB primary color filters

  • Optics/Lens

    Lens Mount Type: Sony E-mount lenses
    Digital Zoom: Approx. 4x (still images and movie) Smart Zoom (M: approx. 1.4x, S:approx. 2x)
    Smart Zoom Technology: M: approx. 1.4x, S:approx. 2x

  • Lens Compensation

    Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion

  • Viewfinder

    Eye point: Approx. 23mm from the eyepiece, 21mm from the eyepiece frame at 1m (diopter)
    Brightness control: Auto, Manual (3 steps between -1 and +1)
    Display: Display basic info; Levels; Histogram
    Number of dots : 2,359,296 dots
    Type: 1.3 cm (0.5 type) Electronic viewfinder
    Diopter Adjustment: -4m-1 to +1.0m-1 (diopter)
    Field of View: 100% coverage

  • Print Compatible Standards

    Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting

  • Flash Sync Speed

    Flash sync speed: 1/160 s

  • Metering System

    "Exmor" APS HD CMOS sensor

  • Continuous Shooting

    No. of frame recordable (approx.): Fine: 15 frames, Standard: 16 frames, RAW:11 frames, RAW&JPG: 10 frames

    Speed (approx., max.) : Continuous mode: max. 3 fps; Speed Priority Continuous shooting: max. 10 fps

  • Auto Portrait Framing

    Still images: Yes

  • Drive Mode

    Single-shot, Continuous shooting, Speed Priority continuous shooting, Self-timer (10/2s delay selectable), Self-timer (10/2s delay 3/5 exposures selectable), Bracketing, Remote Cdr

  • Self-Timer

    2s or 10s delay (single, continuous 3 or 5 frames)

  • Shutter Speeds

    Still images: 1/4000 to 30s (Bulb)
    Movies: 1/4000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps) up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in Auto slow shutter)

  • Shutter Type

    Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type

  • Focus System

    Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF/contrast-detection AF) with "Exmor" APS HD CMOS sensor

  • Focus Points

    99 points (phase-detection AF), 25 points (contrast-detection AF)

  • AF Modes

    AF-S: Single-shot AF, AF-C: Continuous AF

  • Focus Area

    Multi Point (99 points(phase-detection AF), 25 points(contrast-AF)), Center-weighted, Flexible Spot

  • Focus Sensitivity

    0 EV to +20 EV (at ISO100 conversion with F2.8 lens attached)

  • Manual Focus Assist

    Yes MF assist (4.8x, 9.6x)

  • Focus Features

    Predictive control, Focus lock, Eye-Start AF (with LA-EA2(Sold separately)

  • AF Illuminator

    Built-in, LED type (with a range of approx. 0.3-3.0m (with E PZ16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS attached)

  • Interface

    Multi Interface Shoe: Yes Accessory Shoe: Yes (with the adaptor ADP-MAA (Sold separately). Multi Interface Shoe
    HD Output : HDMI (TypeC mini), BRAVIA Sync, Photo TV HD
    PhotoTV HD : Yes

  • Media Type

    Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card

  • Color Space

    sRGB, AdobeRGB

  • Still Image Mode

    JPEG (Standard, Fine), RAW, RAW+JPEG

  • Still Image Size 16:9

    L: 4912 x 2760 (14M)
    M: 3568 x 2000 (7.1M)
    S: 2448 x 1376 (3.4M)

  • Still Image Size 3:2

    L: 4912 x 3264 (16M)
    M: 3568 x 2368 (8.4M)
    S: 2448 x 1624 (4M)

  • Panorama Still Image Size

    Horizontal Wide: 12,416 x 1,856 (23M)
    Vertical: 5,536 x 2,160 (12M)
    Horizontal Std: 8,192 x 1,856 (15M)
    Vertical Std: 3,872 x 2,160 (8.4M)

  • Video Format

    AVCHD Ver. 2.0 (Progressive), AVCHD, MP4

  • Video Mode : AVCHD

    PS - 1920 x 1080/60p at 28Mbps
    FX - 1920 x 1080/60i at 24Mbps
    FH - 1920 x 1080/60i at 17Mbps
    FX - 1920 x 1080/24p at 24Mbps
    FH - 1920 x 1080/24p at 17Mbps
    MP4: HD - 1440 x 1080/ 30fpsat 12Mbps
    VGA - 640 x 480/30fpsat 3Mbps

  • Audio Format

    Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, 2ch

  • Microphone/Speaker

    Built-in stereo microphones / Built-in, monaural speaker (volume settings in 8 steps between 0 and 7)

  • Still Image File Format

    JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format)

  • Picture EffectS

    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

  • Auto Exposure Lock

    AE is locked when the shutter button is half pressed (ON/OFF is available in MENU)

  • Creative Style

    Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W (Contrast (-3 to +3steps), Saturation (-3 to +3steps), Sharpness (-3 to +3steps)

  • Exposure Bracketing

    With 1/3, 2/3, 1, 2, 3EV increments, 3 frames

  • Exposure Compensation

    Still images: +/- 3.0EV (1/3EV steps), Movies: +/- 2.0EV (1/3EV steps)

  • Exposure Settings

    iAUTO, Superior Auto, Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Sweep Panorama, Scene Selection

  • ISO

    Still images: Auto (ISO 100-3200), Selectable (ISO 100-25600)Movies: Auto (ISO 100-3200), Selectable (ISO 100-6400)

  • Metering

    1200-zone evaluative metering

  • Metering Modes

    Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot

  • Metering Sensitivity

    0EV-20EV, (at ISO 100 equivalent with F2.8 lens)

  • Noise Reduction

    Long Exposure NR: (On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 second) High ISO NR: (High/Normal/Low)

  • Scene Modes

    Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur

  • White Balance Mode

    Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, C.Tem (2500 to 9900K), C.Filter (G7 to M7,A7 to B7), Custom

  • AF Micro Adjustment

    Yes, with LA-EA2 (sold separately)

  • LCD Display

    LCD Type: 7.5cm (3.0-type) wide type TFT (921,600 dots)
    Angle Adjustment: Up: Approx. 90 degrees, Down: Approx. 45 degrees
    Brightness Control : Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode
    Real-time image adjustment display : On/Off
    Peaking : Yes (Level setting: High/Mid/Low/Off, Color: White/Red/Yellow)
    Customization : Graphic display/Display all info/Big font size display/No display info/Levels/Histogram/Viewfinder

  • Advanced Features

    Face Detection: On/On (Regist. Faces)/Off, Face Selection (maximum 8 detectables)
    Smile Shutter: selectable from 3 steps
    Tracking Focus: object tracking
    Advanced User Interface: Yes
    Anti Motion Blur: 6-image layering
    Auto High Dynamic Range: Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1.0-6.0 EV at 1.0 EV step, off)
    Shooting Tips: Yes
    Sweep Panorama: Horizontal (Wide/Standard), Vertical (Wide/Standard)

  • Convenience Features

    Still Image Playback Options: Single, 6/12-frame index view, Enlarged display mode, Panorama (Standard), Panorama (Wide): 34x), Auto Review, Image orientation, Slideshow, Panorama scrolling, Folder selection, Delete, Protect
    Video Playback Options : Forward/Rewind

  • Flash

    Flash Compensation: +/- 2.0EV (1/3EV steps)
    Flash Coverage: FOV coverage up to 16 mm (in the focal length)
    Flash Modes: Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Rear Sync., Flash Off, Wireless (with external flash sold seperately)
    Flash Type: Built-in flash. Sony System Flash (Compatible with Multi Interface Shoe and Auto-lock accessory shoe with the adaptor (ADP-MAA (Sold separately)
    Guide Number: 6 (in meters at ISO 100 equivalent)
    Recycling Time: Approx. 4 sec

  • Other Features

    Help guide: Yes
    Area Setting: Yes
    Clock Function, Setting: Yes
    Eye-Fi ready: Yes
    Shop Front Mode: Yes

  • Wi-Fi

    PlayMemories Camera Apps: Yes
    Send to Computer: Yes
    View on Smartphone: Yes
    View on TV: Yes

  • Operating System Compatibility

    Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Mac OS X (v10.3-10.8)

  • Battery

    Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM NP-FW50 (7.2V)

  • Number of Still Images

    Approx. 270 images (Viewfinder), Approx. 360 images (LCD screen) (CIPA standard)

  • Power Consumption (in Operation)

    Still images:approx. 2.5W (w/ E PZ16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)
    Movies: approx.3.9W(w/ E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)

  • Power Consumption (ViewFinder Operation)

    Still images: approx. 3.3W (with E PZ16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)
    Movies: approx.4.1W(with E 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OSS lens attached)

  • Dimensions WxHxD

    4.7 x 2.6 x 1.7" (119.9 x 66.9 x 42.6mm)

  • Weight

    Approx. 10.1 oz (287g) excl battery & media
    12.2 oz (345g) w/battery & media

  • UPC Code

    027242856769

7 Accessories for Sony Alpha NEX-6 Digital Camera Kit with Sony 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS Lens - Black

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Power2000 NP-FW50 7.2V 1500mAh Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery for Sony
Power2000 NP-FW50 7.2V 1500mAh Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery for Sony
$14.95
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Adorama PT-59 Rapid AC/DC Charger for Sony NP-FW50
Adorama PT-59 Rapid AC/DC Charger for Sony NP-FW50
$9.95
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Sony NP-FW50 InfoLithium Rechargeable 7.3Wh 1020mAh Battery
Sony NP-FW50 InfoLithium Rechargeable 7.3Wh 1020mAh Battery
$74.95
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ProOPTIC 40.5mm Multi Coated UV Ultra Violet Slim Filter, Made in Japan
ProOPTIC 40.5mm Multi Coated UV Ultra Violet Slim Filter, Made in Japan
$12.95
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Tiffen 40.5mm Circular Polarizer Filter
Tiffen 40.5mm Circular Polarizer Filter
$19.95
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Sony LCS-BP3 Backpack Carrying Case for Nex and DSLRs Cameras
Sony LCS-BP3 Backpack Carrying Case for Nex and DSLRs Cameras
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Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS Lens for Sony E, Silver
Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS Lens for Sony E, Silver
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About Sony NEX-6

FEATURED REVIEWS

Easy to use and very fast

By Gillypuds

Image quality is great, bought the sony to supplement my large dslr as I wanted a smaller handy camera but didn't want to compromise the quality of my photos

Happy camper

By Satisfied

NEX 6 - This was unexpected purchase after researching the way to move up from the P&S format. When Sony introduced compact RX100 with 1" sensor, I was inspired to get it, until I found out that it has equivalent of 29mm on the wide end of its fixed zoom lens. 24mm is the minimum for me these days. Still, once inspired, I did not want to give up moving up to the larger sensor. Researching how else to do it without bulking up I quickly bypassed Nikon's 1" system, spent a while researching 4/3"...

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Introducing the NEX-6, the first of Sony's new 6-series NEX compact interchangeable lens cameras. Conceived to provide users with a first-class photographic experience, this remarkably compact camera is loaded with features, including an XGA OLED TruFinder electronic viewfinder and intuitive two-dial operation. It also comes with a built-in flash and a large Exmor APS-C HD CMOS image sensor for superb image quality. It is the first E-mount camera with Fast Hybrid AF, which includes phase-detection AF to deliver highly responsive, DSLR-like AF tracking for shooting at up to 10 fps. In addition, Wi-Fi support allows effortless transfer of photos to smartphones for easy sharing while compatibility with new PlayMemories Camera Apps expands functionality.

Who says you can't have it all The NEX-6 features a wish list of features and still fits in your pocket. And it's fast, too. Make quick changes with a handy DSLR-like dial. Focus and track fast-moving subjects with the speed and accuracy of phase and contrast detection. It even shoots 16.1MP photos at a blistering 10fps. It's the end of compromise as we know it.

Sony NEX-6 Features

  • Pocket camera with professional-grade performance
  • 16 MP APS-C sensor with up to 10 fps shooting and Full HD video
  • Fast Hybrid AF includes phase-detection for DSLR-like focus
  • Bright XGA OLED viewfinder for 100% coverage
  • Wi-Fi sharing and downloadable camera apps
  • DSLR-like operation with new intuitive Quick Navi controls
  • Multi-interface Smart Accessory Shoe for system accessories
  • Built-in Guide Number 6 flash brightens the scene
  • 11 exciting Picture Effects for stills and videos
  • Photo Creativity for easy image adjustments
  • 16.1 MP APS-C size HD image sensor: The same sensor format that Sony builds into the full-sized ? DSLRs. With 13 times the area of the typical point-and-shoot image sensor, APS-C makes the difference between "snapshots" and "photographs," delivering an exceptional combination of high resolution, high sensitivity and gorgeous, blurred backgrounds.
  • Fast Hybrid AF: Sony's advanced Fast Hybrid AF combines two technologies for outstanding performance: Phase detection AF for quick response that is ideal when tracking fast-moving subjects and contrast-detection AF for added precision. A perfect match that delivers optimal Auto Focus for fast, precise focusing in any scene.
  • XGA Tru-Finder OLED: This eye-level, through-the-lens, viewfinder begins with 2359K dots for amazing resolution and high contrast ratio for incredible depth. OLED reduces motion blur to a bare minimum. You can also see the results of camera adjustments in real time with superb color and detail.
  • Wi-Fi Sharing: Wi-Fi capability - a first for Alpha-series - lets users transfer photos directly to smartphones and tablets with the PlayMemories Mobile app. Wi-Fi capability allows for sharing, viewing and saving photos for expanded photo-shooting enjoyment. Photos can be easily transferred to smartphones and tablets, or viewed on TV/PCs.
  • Advanced Control Dial: Mode control dial and Quick Navi assure quick an intuitive operation comparable to DSLR cameras Control dial, Fn (function) button and touch screen (including touch shutter function) combine 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 Flash: A built-in Guide Number 6 flash is located on top of the camera. It is ideal for 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 stunning low-light photos.
  • Picture Effect mode: The Photo Creativity interface enables 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. 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 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.
  • 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 Movies 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. 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. Handles severe backlighting and other high-contrast scenes. Captures in a split second.
  • 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. This helps control blur in Anti-Motion Blur mode or to get cleaner nighttime pictures in Hand-held Twilight mode.
  • Sweep Panorama Technology: Capture expansive landscapes automatically. Press the shutter, sweep vertically or horizontally. The camera does the rest, continuously shooting images and stitching them together. Up to 23 MP image size. Up to 202 degrees maximum sweep angle (16mm focal length).
  • Anti Motion Blur mode: Corrects for subject movement to capture amazingly clean and sharp images in low light. The camera leverages the large, APS-C image sensor and captures six images in a fraction of a second. Combining the data from all six creates a single image that minimizes subject blur.
  • Intelligent Auto Focus: Pre-focuses as you compose the shot, further reducing focusing time to a bare minimum.
  • Peaking AF display: The Peaking AF display makes precise manual focusing much easier by highlighting the edges that are in focus in your choice of three colors (white, red, or yellow). This is especially helpful during macro or portrait photography where your focal plane can make or break your shot.
  • Manual Focus Assist: Greatly magnifies the viewfinder image when you touch the focus ring, making it easy to get razor-sharp images. Works with E-mount lenses only.
  • Enhanced Tracking Focus: Tracking Focus continuously tracks a user-designated subject and is now more effective at tracking people. If the subject turns away from the camera, face-detection tracking automatically switches to subject tracking and continues tracking.
  • Face Detection technology: The camera can automatically detect up to eight individual faces and adjust focus, exposure, white balance and flash to help deliver crisp, properly lit images of family and friends. Can prioritize children or adults.
  • Smile Shutter technology: Captures a smile the moment it happens. Simply select the Smile Shutter mode and the camera takes the picture automatically. You can prioritize children or adults and adjust the smile sensitivity.
  • D-Range Optimizer (DRO): Improves results with backlit subjects and recovers details hidden in shadows. Settings include Auto, Level with a choice of five operating levels and Off.
  • Creative Styles (6 modes): Control how the camera processes your images with six finishing styles: Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset and B&W. You can even fine- tune contrast, saturation, and sharpness to your personal taste.
  • PhotoTV HD compatibility: Optimizes compatible BRAVIA® televisions for gorgeous display of digital pictures.
  • MS Duo/ SD slot: For cost-effective, convenient storage and sharing of your images, the camera accepts Memory Stick PRO Duo/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo and SD/SDHC media (Class 4 or higher recommended), (Memory card is required, all are sold separately).
  • Anti-dust sensor: Anti-Dust Technology helps keep the CMOS sensor clean, resulting in consistently clear pictures. First a static-free coating on the sensor's low-pass filter helps repel dust. Then vibration automatically dislodges dust from the sensor.

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What's in the box:

  • Sony Alpha NEX-6 Camera Body
  • Sony SELP-1650 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS Lens
  • Rechargeable Battery NP-FW50
  • AC Adapter AC-UB10
  • Shoulder Strap
  • Body Cap
  • Eyepiece Cup
  • Micro USB Cable
  • CD-ROM
  • Sony 1 Year Warranty

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