With the NEX-6, Sony before a system camera with 16.1 megapixel APS-C sensor, a newly developed AF and OLED viewfinder. The camera offers WiFi and can be extended to functions with apps. The entire operating concept of the NEX-6 draws on SLRs.
The newly developed 23.5 x 15.6 mm large APS-C image sensor with 16.1 megapixels should help it to a high image quality. He is in partnership with the BIONZ image sensor low noise and accurate photos - even in low light conditions allow. It enables shooting with a very high light sensitivity up to ISO 25600. When filming in Full HD (1080/50p), the large image sensor plays once more from his skills. In addition, the NEX-6 on a new automatic shutter for video mode: When filming they automatically extended in low light, the shutter speeds. This allows for better low-light shooting.
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| Sony NEX-6 |
Completely new is the fast hybrid auto-focus, which debuted in the recently unveiled sister camera Sony NEX-5R his debut. Sony is the first to a phase detection system with a contrast autofocus. Both systems are perfectly coordinated: The first phase detection system measures the distance to the subject and provides the contrast autofocus thus accurate data to provide accurate focus in the right place. In Speed Priority mode, but it depends on each millisecond. So here uses only the phase detection system. With ten photos per second, the NEX-6 is faster than some of Sony SLR.
Operating concept as with an SLR
similarly, the design of the controls based on the models of SLR cameras. Despite its compact dimensions Sony camera placed on top of the NEX-6 housing is a mode dial to quickly select the recording mode. AE, Shutter-or Aperture priority and full manual mode, but also features like Sweep Panorama can be adjusted easily and quickly. The operating concept is complemented by a second control wheel on the top, a control knob and a dial on the back of the camera with which the user can select exposure, ISO, white balance and other parameters separately. Thanks to the "Quick Navigation Interface" photographers at your fingertips all the settings on the monitor and in the viewfinder view.
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| NEX-6 |
Viewfinder and LCD Monitor
The electronic viewfinder XGA OLED display is another highlight of the new Sony NEX-6. The viewfinder will allow a sharp, detailed and bright display high-contrast picture. The viewfinder is again the subject to 100 percent without any cutoff. A digital spirit level and a faded line screens are useful to adjust the camera in a horizontal position. The histogram displayable on request facilitates the assessment of the image. Next to the viewfinder, the NEX-6 has an LCD display that is 7.5 centimeters (three inches) generously sized diameter. It can be 90 degrees or folded laterally by almost 45 degrees down.
WiFi and Apps
The NEX-6 can wirelessly connect via WiFi contact with other devices to the Internet or home network. The easiest way of transfer stored recordings to your smartphone or tablet PC with the appropriate PlayMemories Mobile App. On the NEX-6 also can be tailored exactly to the system cameras from Sony install utilities. The additional functions can be downloaded free of charge part of the platform of Sony PlayMemories down. The range of available Extensions will be continuously expanded. For the launch already have the apps "Picture Effect +" (visual effects), "Bracket-Pro" (shooting), "Multi Frame NR" (ISO-optimization), "Smart Remote Control" (remote control) and "Direct Upload" (Web upload) available.
The Sony NEX-6 will be available in November 2012 in the trade:
NEX-6B (Body): 799.00 €
NEX-6LB with SEL-P1650: 949, 00 Euro
NEX-6YB with SEL and SEL-55210 P1650: 1.199,00 Euro