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Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Sony α NEX-6

Features include 16.1-megapixel sensor, fast hybrid AF and OLED viewfinder

The high-quality OLED Tru-Finder™ EVF is complemented by a 3.0" Xtra Fine LCD™ display that can be angled up to 90° up or 45° down (approx.) for easy viewing in virtually any shooting position. The LCD screen ensures superb detail and contrast with significantly reduced on-screen reflections, aiding composition when shooting outdoors or in direct light.

New for the NEX-6 camera is a strategically-positioned mode dial on its top, similar to those found on traditional DSLR cameras, giving photographers easy access to commonly used shooting modes including P/A/S/M and Sweep Panorama™ mode.  The camera also has mode-dependent control dial (located underneath the mode dial) plus a separate control wheel on the camera back for fine adjustments of exposure, ISO, white balance and other settings.

Also inherited from high-end A-mount cameras, a "Function" key and pro-focused Quick Navi interface allows fingertip adjustment of settings without taking the viewfinder away from the shooter's eye.  Alongside a handy pop-up flash, there's a versatile new Multi Interface Shoe that's capable of 'intelligent' linkage with various accessories.

Full HD movie shooting is enhanced on the NEX-6 camera with a new Auto Slow Shutter feature that adds extra detail to low-light clips. The camera detects dim interiors and night scenes and automatically selects a slower shutter speed to brighten footage.

Wi-Fi Sharing and New Camera Apps
Shared with the NEX-5R model, integrated Wi-Fi on the NEX-6 camera allows photos to be transferred wirelessly to a smartphone or tablet running Sony's free PlayMemories Mobile™ app (free of charge), available on both Android™ and Apple iOS platforms. Additionally, content can be directly uploaded from the camera to Facebook® using a Wi-Fi connection and the new "Direct Upload" application, part of Sony's new PlayMemories Camera Apps™ platform.
  
The PlayMemories Camera Apps platform is the world's first application download service in an interchangeable lens camera that allows consumers to install new functions on demand, tailoring their cameras to fit personal shooting needs.  The service can be accessed over Wi-Fi or when the camera is connected directly to a PC via USB.**

Available apps at launch, outside of "Direct Upload", will include "Picture Effect+", "Multi Frame NR" and "Smart Remote Control."   A variety of other apps including "Bracket Pro", "Photo Retouch", "Time-Lapse" and "Cinematic Photo" are also planned for future release.