Sony A6100 User Manual

Help Guide
Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
ILCE-6100 α6100
Direct manual focus (DMF)
You can make fine adjustments manually after performing auto focusing, letting you focus on a subject more quickly than
when using the manual focus from the beginning. This is convenient in situations such as macro shooting.
Related Topic
Peaking Setting
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MENU →
(Camera Settings1) → [Focus Mode] → [DMF].
1
Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically.
2
Keep the shutter button pressed halfway down, and then rotate the focusing ring to achieve a sharper
focus.
When you rotate the focusing ring, the focus distance is displayed on the screen.
The focus distance is not displayed when the Mount Adaptor (sold separately) is attached.
3
Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image.
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Sony A6100 Specifications

General

Sensor Type	APS-C CMOS
Effective Pixels	24.2 MP
Continuous Shooting Speed	Up to 11 fps
Image Processor	BIONZ X
Battery	NP-FW50
ISO Sensitivity	ISO 100-32000 (expandable to 51200)
Autofocus Points	425
Video Recording	4K at 30p, Full HD at 120p
Viewfinder Type	Electronic
Screen Type	3.0-inch Tilting
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Battery Life	Approx. 420 shots
Weight	396 g
Dimensions	120.0 x 66.9 x 59.4 mm

Summary

Basic operations

Using the control wheel

Learn how to select settings by turning or pressing the control wheel and its center.

Using MENU items

Change camera settings and execute functions using the MENU screen.

Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key)

Assign desired functions to operable keys for quicker access and prevention of accidental operation.

Using Fn (Function) button (Function menu)

Access 12 functions displayed at the bottom of the screen by pressing the Fn button.

Shooting

Focusing

Select focus methods to suit the movement of the subject.

Auto focus

Explore various auto focus features like Phase detection AF and AF/MF control.

Manual focus

Adjust focus manually when autofocus is difficult, including MF Assist.

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

Interval shooting

Set shooting interval and number of shots for automatic image capture.

Selecting a shooting mode

List of mode dial function

Switch shooting modes based on subject or purpose, including Auto, P, A, S, M, Movie, S&Q, Sweep Panorama, SCN.

Controlling exposure/metering

Adjust exposure compensation, metering mode, AE lock, and flash settings.

Image Processing and Settings

Selecting the ISO sensitivity

Select ISO sensitivity manually or automatically for optimal exposure.

White balance

Correct tone effect of ambient light for neutral white subjects.

Advanced Shooting Features

Face detection

Using the flash

Recording movies

Configure settings for movie recording, including formats and recording settings.

Camera Customization and Settings

Registering frequently used functions

Customizing the functions of the dial

Customizing MENU (My Menu)

Network and Smartphone Connectivity

Using network functions

Changing the network settings

Computer Connectivity and Software

Using a computer

Importing images for use on a computer

Developing RAW images/Remote shooting (Imaging Edge)

Identifying Parts

Using the control wheel