A6400 vs A6500 - Which is better for Filmmaking?

[@MaksimYuryev]

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[@lasarith2]

Max Yuryev can the A6400 be run off a USB power bank, like the A6300 was.

[@homewardboundphotos]

you seriously havn't hacked your a6300 to get rid of the time limit? omg how do you live?? dude you can hack those things for unlimited recording

[@edsensation]

If you have 2 cameras in your hands and you speak of one, don’t say “this one” say it’s name because they both look alike and we don’t know if you switched hands on camera.

[@justit2015]

Probably should've labeled each in post

[@izzhakim9571]

true i keep going backwards to understand which one is he talking

[@Marine_0317]

Same here!! this video was way too confusing when referencing a camera, it was killing me to keep watching. another point is that after doing a lot of research I found that the A6500 has been reported of having a lot of heating issues.

[@LostInYoutube]

We are all Sony fanboys here but we need to be straight with a few things. Sony (like Apple's) main strategy is to build a camera that's always missing something in order for us to buy the next model. A6400 lacks IBIS (everybody is trying to justify this act but its unacceptable in 2019) doesn't flip and rotate to the side, A6500 didn't have flip screen has missing video profiles, A7III doesnt have a flip screen and missing playmemories, none supports 4k 60fps or 1080p 240fps. You cannot find a FF model that has the 6400 features, you cannot find an APS-C model with the FF features. Last but not least the 1080p video on 6400 is mediocre. Compared with a5100 (~300$), a6300 (~500$) which both lack IBIS does not justify the price tag to buy a gimbal and add more equipment while you vlog. We want to carry less equipment. On top of that each new model has a price tag +50% compared to new models in the past. This lack of consistency in Sony models is driving us crazy and for me personally I'm not going to upgrade until I see a model that worths the money.

[@1234nicklim]

so what camera do you think is good

[@neiloughton]

So which camera do you choose?

[@Serenoj69]

Olympus EM1 mark 2. It ticks all the boxes. Fantastic IBIS, great AF also in video, side screen and very good IQ. A very good set of lenses some of which even add to the already great IBIS.

[@keith-kalfas]

BOOM!

[@web]

Except Apple products are missing only in the most entry models (to claim “affordable prices), with middle column and up you are getting in a full Apple experience

[@INVEDION]

[ 📢 EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ] A6400 is much more better camera than A6300 & A6500 because: 1. No 30 minutes record limit: A6300 &A6500 will not get this update do the old tax issue, 2. No overheat (better image processor) like A6300/A6500, 3. Longer battery life 1 hour 30 minutes, 4. Image process from A9 = amazing fast AF better than A6300/A6500, 5. TIME LAPSE build in, 6. Full Flip Screen, 7. A6500 has got IBIS but in video in motion is very bad - you need gimbal and without it you get better price for A6400 $899 (A6400 + gimbal = a bit more than A6500 price), 8. New Hight Dynamic Range picture profile, 9. 2 New AF engines that are only in A6400 - old cameras don't have this (you need this new image processor), 10. Better build in microphone at the front - it offer very nice audio if you are not in wind area, 11. Support for higher iSO, 12. During recording screen doesn't dim. Summarizing: A6400 is better than A6300/A6500 in everthing 😊

[@mikailozluk9966]

INVEDION thank you for informing me!

[@The_Collectors_World]

I think the screen still dims a little bit but not that much. Please check and confirm me the same because my a6400 the screen is visible in the daylight but I noticed that screen still dins a little bit once the recording button is pressed. Thanks awaiting your reply.👍🏻

[@The_Collectors_World]

INVEDION I think the screen still dims a little bit but not that much. Please check and confirm me the same because my a6400 the screen is visible in the daylight but I noticed that screen still dins a little bit once the recording button is pressed. Thanks awaiting your reply.👍🏻

[@CrazyAGVNews]

Not everything, I want to know if the a6400 shoot in 23.976 and 29.97 fps or 24 and 30 fps?

[@INVEDION]

@@CrazyAGVNews A6300/6400/6500 support both

[@BrianTheCameraGuy]

Thank you Max for all the points. I got my Sony a6400 last month. Loved it so much, I finally started my own channel. Just did an unboxing. Love that flip screen, firmware update, and ease of us.

[@LooseEnds]

I use an a6300 and will keep doing so, but between the 6500 & 6400 I would opt for the 6400 for sure, because of the processor & focusing.

[@whatcheap7598]

amzn.to/2t2R4yI but 6400 does not have in-body image stabilization

[@armbarfitnessgym5697]

Use gimbal

[@jared9504]

@@armbarfitnessgym5697 thats an extra 300 dollars...not worth it

[@johnsteeves9570]

I am using sigma 30 mm with 6300 but a 6500 is having image stabalization dont know what shd i get i do click photos

[@LuisCardenasrompcbsa]

I used to rock a Sony a5100 and a6000 for weddings and events. The a5100 recorded externally to an Atomos Ninja 2 and was powered by a portable battery with a DC out. I now use a GH5, G7, and occasionally my a6000 as a third camera for 1080p only projects. Needless to say, I like not having to rely on a ton of external accessories to make my tools work reliably. On Cinema5D they raved about the improved autofocus. What I’m seeing here is not only improved battery life, but no more record limit! Combine that with a cheap usb battery and this becomes a reliable, small package. I still have some good Sony lenses so this would be a good investment later on in the year. I’m definitely eyeballing it as a b/c cam to the GH5 and as a good gimbal camera as well.

[@Charmeerr]

I have the a6400 and unless if u own one. Don't hate on it just because it doesn't have IBIS. The Sony a6500 IBIS isn't that great. I use steady shot lens and it helps reduce shaky footage plus I have a zhiyun weebil lab. Unless you're making professional videos you don't need a gimbal and the a6400 has a brighter screen than the a6500 in daylight. You can make your shots steady with a tripod or even using your camera strap. As a content creator you have to use your imagination. If you are deciding which one to get it's up to you but the a6400 has not done me wrong yet. Also the auto focus is faster in the a6400. I tested it and it even holds up against the 7 series.

[@LucaMannFilms]

I use the a6500, the only two reasons to buy the a6400 would be the flip up screen and the hlg profile 🤷🏼‍♂️ But no IBIS = no a6400 for me, I do a lot handheld shots and I dont think I can miss this feature. Maybe upgrading to full frame and keep the a6500 as a b-cam would be a better idea ✌🏻

[@CastanaEleven]

I use the a6500, too. Before the price of a7iii drops, I'd only buy FE lenses and use them on my a6500.

[@ssaxamaphone]

Sony needs to add the real time AF tracking to the a6500 in a firmware update. IBIS is not enough to justify the +100

[@alfonsonation]

I’ve watched other reviews of these cameras and they were all so confusing and poorly presented. But I loved the way you presented in this review. Very detailed, simple, informative, and straight to the point. Thank you.

[@MaksimYuryev]

Thanks for watching!

[@FunWithTheBugs]

Nice vid. It would be great if a6500 users got a software update with some of these features but I won't be holding my breath.

[@MrPhilbautista]

They won't. It'll only be available to cameras using the newer processor and those are the full frame ones (a7iii, a7Riii, a9), I think.

[@emircanlas]

just sold my old canon gear, but i was in dilemma on what sony to purchase. NOT ANY MORE! I am now buying the a6400 over a6300 and a6500. thanks for this!!!

[@TJuice1986]

emir canlas I just sold my canon 80D and in doing the same. Buying the Sony a6400

[@JakubKrajewski857]

Hi Does the quality of 1080p improved comparing to a6300/6500? I don’t don’t hear anything about this in reviews.

[@KrunoslavStifter]

For a6300 and a6500 users I just want to add that with the High Temp mode and ability to hack camera so there is no record limit, a6400 does not offer that much of an advantage in that one area, but its really nice to have that feature right from the start.

[@HumbleClicks]

Hi, a great and detailed review.. but I am still a bit confused... I am a vlogger, love doing cinematics, walk in many of my vlogs, should I buy a 6500 or get a 6400 with a gimble... and which gimble should I buy .. I am thinking of something lightweight, not too big , easy to handle. Thanks alot in advance for your help.

[@junebunchucherd2898]

To anyone who complain about A6400's flip-up screen. You should try use an flip out screen (such as EOS R) while using audio and HDMI cords plug into camera.

[@certifiedinsomnia7949]

Both cameras have pro and con anyways, you can work around the flip-out screen with cords after a few trial and error, but flip-up screen does interfere with the on-camera mic though. I really wish Sony make flip-out screen. :( They would sell a ton if they did.

[@thebadmanreturns]

They should make the screen just like Fuji XT100

[@jakepollen6839]

Is there any way you guys and use a monitor instead of always relying on a “flippy screen”??

[@Enlightenment_2025]

Initially, everybody felt disappointed by a6400, but except lack of IBIS, it is a better camera than any a6000 series cameras. Even after firmware update, a6500 will not have AF performance of a6400 because it doesn't have a9 hardware unlike a6400. For videographers, a6400 is an exceptional choice not a good deal or budget deal.

[@clarification007]

For photo you better stay with A6000. For video you have the following better fast focus also you have 4K. For the price good for USA only.

[@clarification007]

@Phil Jones65 It is also depend how many click you do per year on a camera (same fact on all cameras made now) Companies are promoting the new everything because what was yesterday is automatically obsolete! Crazy! I do not more then 4000 photo per year. It is the lenses are important and you can keep them fit and working for many camera life!

[@Schrom]

Am i the only one who preferes a flip up screen over a "flip to side" screen? It seems like everybody is complaining about it.

[@MrPhilbautista]

I have an RX100 IV, which has a flip up screen, and came from Canon DSLRs, which have side flip screens. I agree that it's much ado about nothing. If they have an issue with external mic placement, get a bracket. Those things don't add much bulk and weigh next to nothing.

[@Schrom]

@@MrPhilbautista Yes, thats my opinion as well.

[@joeljrichards]

I agree. I can (kind of) see the point for video or low-angle portrait-orientation photos, but it is much easier to hold and keep a flip up screen camera steady shooting at waist level IMO.

[@fomoontech8217]

It’s a minor issue compared to the important features like low light improvements, no overheating, longer battery life and better AF

[@alexnoelhynson]

I have sony a6500 camera. Thr rolling shutter distortion is pretty bad in 4K video. HD doesn’t have nearly as big of a problem. I hate it. And you cant notice the stabilization of the body plus lens stabilization. That's the down side of this a6500.

[@BlackapinoTheTechGuy]

*bought the a6400 and Although I haven't had a chance to use it as I also bought the f1.8 FE 50mm and Looking forward to playing around with it. I also bough a Ronnin SC Gimbal too.*

[@JakeRichandAnnaChah]

Audio quality is great! Keen to see your set up

[@ivankursacts]

Hello from Russia!) I can't make a desicion wich camera is better for me. I wanna shoot videos (dance, commercial, art), butI have not so huge amount of money. I guess that 6400 + Steadicam (Morza Air Cross) + Lens is the best choice than 6500 + Lens withOUT any Steadicam. And the bunch with 6400 compensates IBIS in 6500. Am I right or not? Thank you in advance! =)

[@ccphotofilm]

I totally agree with your comparision, but IBIS is great deal for me, I own a6300 and a6500, and with my sigmas 16mm 1.4 and 30 1.4 I can tell that even with my zhiyun crane i can see vibrations in my a6300 that dissapear in the a6500. So I will wait for the a6600 or whatever they call the a6500 upgrade. Regards!

[@ThyagoVideomaker]

just add a lens with oss to a6400 and you will have a better setup than a6500

[@ccphotofilm]

@@ThyagoVideomaker Yes you might be right but SIGMAS are far better quality for the price, the OSS that i have seen are not good enough that´s why I keep waiting for APS-C model with IBIS, instead of pay more glass

[@ThyagoVideomaker]

@@ccphotofilm have you tested with sony 30 mm oss ? ibis doesnt make that diference in my opinion, you would still need a gimbal ,and i doubt post stabilization would be more effective than ibis

[@sugiarto4704]

"with my sigmas 16mm 1.4 and 30 1.4 I can tell that even with my zhiyun crane i can see vibrations in my a6300 that dissapear in the a6500" = Exactly True.. !

[@artmaltman]

Excellent video. Many nuances that other reviewers did not pick up. Thanks Max!

[@jeffhalebopp]

I have 2 quick questions for anyone that can help. When shooting 4k 30p with the a6400, since it is cropped in a little to begin with, can you still use the clear image zoom in 4k? If so, I assume it won't be able to zoom up to 200% in 4k but is it still able to zoom in a little, say up to 170% ? I need to know since I'm thinking about only getting the sigma 16mm 1.4 to start with and having a clear zoom will get me by for awhile (poor man's zoom with primes). Also, Gordon Laing mentioned that the a6400 is capable of truly powering the camera when shooting video from the USB port, not just trickle charging the battery like the a6300 and a6500. If this is true, this is huge. Can you use the standard 12v USB power banks or do you have to have a special output voltage like 8.5 or so volts? Thanks for you help.

[@JetBen555]

you can do a 2x crop for sure in 4K ... but it depends at what ISO you're shooting. If you shoot at ISO100, a 2x crop will still look clean but at 1600 or above... ishhhh, I wouldnt do that. The noise will be very noticeable.

[@erikpopek9357]

I'm a 6500 user and I'm using Clear Image Zoom all the time! While you're in 4K mode you can punch in 2X even in UHD, which is one of the best features. Since the camera downscales the 6K sensor into a UHD image you won't notice any quality degradation in clear image zoom! However in 1080p I'm not sure if clear image zoom weakens the quality - it only works in FHD25p & FHD50p not 100p. Also touch to focus does not function in clear image mode. I've been looking at getting the 16f14 as well, it should be a crazy combo with clear image (multiple lenses in one) 😄

[@whatcheap7598]

amzn.to/2t2R4yI

[@GuitarRJP]

Was wondering about your opinion. I just purchased the A6400 and A6500 - like to have a lightweight setup for travel. Lenses: Sony 10-18mm f4, OSS; Sigma 16mm f.14; Tamron 28-75mm f2.8. My original thought was to use the A6400 for video and the A6500 for photos. I am thinking about returning the A6500, getting another A6400 + Sony 35mm f.18 OSS (or the Sigma 30mm). What do you think?

[@namitsharma96]

Hello sir..... would you recommend it for professional use? I was thinking of buying a6400 plus kit lens + 35 1.8 + 16 1.4 sigma .... And the other opinion was a7iii with just the 28 f2 lens..... So if I compare the both options...both round up to the same budget ..but with a6400, at the same price I'm able to get 3 different lenses ...hence way more versatile.... rather than just an a7iii with a 28 f2...since I'm a bit short on budget ..I'm trying to squeeze out as much as I can for the money...what would you recommend ..I usually shoot in pubs, DJ's, Street photography and portraits

[@11Eagle25]

I need an answer for this comment too, please someone?!!

[@oleksiiredka4664]

The stars told me, that when a6700 or a7000 will come out, the price will be 1500 600$ for IBIS, I don't know, besides no IBIS in a6400, its basically better camera than a6500, overall improvement I would say Don't understand why people hating this camera for lacking the IBIS, basically typical comment is "Lack of IBIS is a no go for me, never gonna buy it" For example Nikon d850 and canon 5D Mark IV do not have IBIS as well, and people still buy them, maybe not for the video, but still

[@MichaelKefeder]

I would think the a6500 successor will also have a much larger buffer for high framerate photo shooting and other technical improvements, it will not just be IBIS. However I agree with you, it'll depend on the persons needs if the $600 upgrade is worth it to them, the a6400 is a great camera already - especially for the price+size (a7000 is rumored to be A7 body sized).

[@RedDeivid]

Okay, but there are more things to get into the equation, if you are a hybrid shooter, and low light performance. Nobody has said that the a6400 is supposed to be a bit worse than the a6500 on ISO performance, add to that the lack of ibis, if you are for example a street photographer or a concert photographer that's the difference between being able to shoot on a f4 lens or not. Also is the difference between vlogging with the super sharp and marvelous Sigma 16mm f1.4 or the not that worth for the money 10-18mm f4 OSS. Also, I really love the new sony colors, and I'm envious about not having them with an update to my a6500. hahahahaha The a7000/6700 should have a new sensor and a new body at least and being around 1.500€ to be a no brainer to go. Remember that Fuji is right now the king of APS-C in profesional line ups, while the a6400 is a frankenstein of the a6300, a9 and the a6500, same buffer as the a6500, same body as the 6300 same sensor as the 6x line and the new processor. If sony want to have any chance to sell any new apse they should go for a really mind-blowing camera as it was the A7III, like 60p 4k, 240p at 1080p and some new features about photography, cuz I mainly work with my a6500 for photography and I love it... but damn, I need more buttons and some options that other brands offer but sony.

[@sosulybo]

I have an offer of a 2nd hand a6500 of 750 body only. Should I go for it and buy a len seperately or wait a bit more for the a6400? I need your advice.

[@galavant1670]

Personally I use the a6300 and I have made a couple of different short films. Even though it doesn’t have ibis and a touchscreen, I still find it great for my style of filmmaking

[@AbdulAziz-rc4nk]

And now its really cheap the image quality is almost the same.

[@MaksimYuryev]

Still a capable camera with a great image! and yes now prices will be lower on Amazon geni.us/ByemM7

[@caldera878]

Somehow 98% of people forgotten about the a6300, which is 98% the same as the a6400.

[@MaksimYuryev]

Aperture please expand on this. The A6400 is much closer to the a6500 than the a6300 feature wise.

[@AbdulAziz-rc4nk]

I bought a6300 today i am happy

[@Borderlands808]

I wanna upgrade from my a6000. Should I just wait for the 7000 model??

[@jasonabadie3340]

Borderlands808 I'm upgrading from the A6000 but keeping my A6000 as well

[@Borderlands808]

Jason Abadie same here. I’m keeping my a6000.

[@jasonabadie3340]

Borderlands808 I only paid $300 for my A6000 with the kit lens like new so there isn't a point to sell it. Plus if I want to do a multicam shoot I can have the A6000 on a tripod and my 6400 on my gimbal!

[@Borderlands808]

Jason Abadie I’m keeping mine just for a backup. 👍🏽

[@ayerimvillanueva]

@@jasonabadie3340 same to me!

[@bitterbold]

Well, since I'm using a gimbal for pretty much everything, the IBIS on the 6500 doesn't matter to me at all. I'm getting a 6400 (currently on 6300).

[@MrPhilbautista]

Did you try shooting 4k with a dummy battery or via USB connection to find out the temp shutdown point of the a6400? Based on your videos, the a6400 ran out of battery life before it overheated.

[@andugo]

Do the screen turn black when u use external monitor Record internal sd card in 4k?

[@ZacharyLaid]

Thanks for making this video Max

[@MaksimYuryev]

And thank you for watching!

[@RezaMolavi]

Thank you Max. none of the limitations you had mentioned will affect me with a6500 desire (except the processor upgrade). The issue for me is that Sony will combine 6500 and 6400 features in a new body at around $1300 price range soon. I don't think I would buy either and wait for the next iteration.

[@njgf4043]

Whats your take on A6400 vs a7iii if onl $500 difference between the two? Primarily for video.

[@unplugwithpreston]

So what do you think about both cameras, side by side for cinematography? I have a Sony a 6500, it’s my go to camera but I’ve really been looking at a Sony A7iii..! But full frame is so much money plus lens! But I really want a camera that I can get more Quality out my videos

[@JustinPorterMedia]

Audio sounds amazing man. I just pre ordered it for my youtube channel so i can move my a6500 to my overhead camera! Nice review can't wait to get my hands on it

[@philscomputerlab]

To test how my setup would handle editing 4K files from such a camera, is there a place where you can download sample files to try out?

[@The_Collectors_World]

I think the screen still dims a little bit but not that much. Please check and confirm me the same because my a6400 the screen is visible in the daylight but I noticed that screen still dins a little bit once the recording button is pressed. Thanks awaiting your reply.👍🏻

[@funkyboogiee]

i think you can reprogram the 30 min video minimum on older sony nex and earlier alphas. there is software to download on your computer and do it with.

[@CrazyAGVNews]

Hey Max, I'm not sure if you would be able to answer this but I can't find the info anywhere. Does the a6400 shoot in 23.976 and 29.97 fps or 24 and 30 fps? I just want to know because I hate having to keep fixing the drift every time I sync different fps videos.

[@anacepeda4079]

Hi Max! Thanks for this video, it is excellent. Still, it is hard to choose between the two cameras without trying them on (of course) so, here I come with my doubts. I'm a beginner at making video and I am trying to choose between these two cameras. I love filming sports and for that I think the AF is extremely important but I was wondering...Is it the AF from a6500 really different from the a6400? I would require a camera to go around sport guys and focus them almost instantaneously...so does the a6500 works for me? I would prefer the a6400 because it lasts longer in battery and has a couple of new features that are really awesome (also it is cheaper), the problem is that no IBIS is killing me! I want to ask you if this is a big problem, I do not intend to vlog, just to do some cinematic footage and I was wondering if by holding it with my hands without walking (to film objects in motion, standing still), if the problem is still too big, or if it can be corrected after filming with software stabilization? Is there any other way to avoid this IBIS problem? Sorry for the large text. In a general idea, here's my type of video style: - I love filming with higher zoom (I intend to buy a 55-210mm E-mount lens for that) - I'm worried about the IBIS problem for that because it becomes heavier. Still I only intend to use that zoom with a tripod. With the use of tripod, will the IBIS still be a problem (because of wind and stuff)? - I love filming sports (go after people and standing still with a tripod) - I love filming objects in motion without the need of a tripod - just walking in the street and filming things.. - I do not intend to vlog. I hope you can help me. I know it's a lot to process but I'm really struggling on finding the best camera for me! Thank you so much for your help. I really aprecciate it!

[@ToastedSynapseGaming]

Honest question: Do you think their release and work on the a6400 means we'll be waiting a longer time for an a7000? when do you think it will come?

[@utuberset4u676]

Which have more stabilise video performance ? Sony a6500 or a6400 ? Because i want to buy one camera from this for outdoor video making ? Please guide

[@rsmith02]

a6500 has IBIS. Use a tripod and they are both the same.

[@utuberset4u676]

rsmith02 thanks for info love from pakistan

[@neotheek]

how does g85 compares with a6400 except autofocus ? does g85 still worth buying in 2019? I want to do 90% video .

[@MaksimYuryev]

The G85 is terrible for video autofocus. I did a comparison a long time ago Panasonic G85 Video Autofocus Re-Test (Does +2 setting fix AF issues) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH-YZmSPfdlseNk

[@Began2011]

Is it harder to grade Sony's picture profiles than Panasonic's or are they about the same?

[@jasonabadie3340]

Question for you. I currently have a A6000 and just got the 50 1.8 Sony lens, have the 16-50mm kit lens and a Rokinon 12mm for my real estate photography. I've been contemplating getting either the A6500 or now the A6400 because mostly touch focus. Do you think it is worth the upgrade to go to that or just use some money to further invest into other lenses? I also do have a gimbal as well so IBIS isn't totally necessary. Love your channel dude!

[@thebadmanreturns]

A6000 dont have 4K, and in the inside, didnt have proper heatsink/ heatpipe Its definitely worth the upgrade, A6000 has good resale value in used market

[@IVAN3000]

Rolling shutter makes the a6000-series useless for anything but static filmmaking.

[@elasiatico.]

Do you think Sony will release an a7000?

[@NLMusique]

Nice comparison. I'm not a video shooter and I mainly shoot stills. Would the new AF benefits me as a still photographer?

[@pasqualified]

why is squarespace sponsoring every video about the sony a6400?

[@charlarge3555]

I heard that the firmware in the 6500 won’t be updated because the 6500 doesn’t have the new processor.

[@JamesErb00]

Does the a6400 still have a crop factor when shooting in 4K 30FPS or 1080p 120FPS?

[@capnshankz3303]

Question, if budget is a deal for you. Would you still pick the a6400 over a6500 having the same price?

[@MaksimYuryev]

Yes even if they were the same price I would get the a6400

[@cinepost]

Which camera did you use to shoot this video? Great job as usual!!!

[@MaksimYuryev]

Thanks! Camera➡ geni.us/viUc7 Lens ➡ bhpho.to/2DZerxL For the future if you're curious I try my best to have the camera, lens, and mic listed in my video description. :)

[@andgainingspeed]

Photos only shooters still better off with the A6500? I'll wait for the A7000 as a second body to a FF kit. Looking forward to the processor, AF improvements and big battery.

[@AdnanKhan-jl8wh]

Can u make a video with a6400 & 20mm F2.8 from street photography perspective?

[@Vishalshejwal22]

Which is best for cinematography@6400 or @6500? I want buy

[@PavelKleinCZ]

Hi Max, thank you for the review. A6400 was a little disappointing for me but your review made me think about it once again. But I wonder if it has better full HD image than a6500. Did you test it? Thanks :)

[@simplyclean4907]

For photography is the 6400 better than 6500

[@TravisFont]

So basically, if I want the flip screen and image stabilization, I would have to go with the A6600?

[@СамСебеАдвокат-д8е]

Hi, Max. What camera do you use to shoot your videos?

[@v3zMedia]

So does he a6300 Battery Grip work on this body?

[@T-Slider]

Audio not as good as the Sennheiser XS! What system were you using that caused you trouble?

[@nalinrathod3940]

Can you suggest if sigma 17-50 mm for sony e mount will work with a6400 for video... would you recommend it

[@Larpeggio]

is the fuji xt3 120 fps significantly better than the Sony a6500 a120 fps? i need clean slow motion for music videos. Whats the better system for that? Thanks.

[@JairusPoppProductions]

Glad it's a little cheaper. Was planning to bran another a6500 for a bcam to my main a6500. I think I'll snag the a6400 to play around with. Long term both if these backup to the a7000.

[@jedemerichjumawan2203]

One year later, how did you feel about your setup? Was the a6400 better or inferior to the a6500? Asking cause I'm thinking about buying between the two

[@AlbertVicol]

Does it have clear zoom as the a6500? Conssidering to downgrade too!

[@anthonymozora]

from the two the 6500 its the real value for money . IBIS do matters and the camera is actually cheaper to have. Its nice that the 6400 do not have a time limit but the battery is not trustful that will make it for a filming so long. Another thing that for me makes the a6400 not worth it is that the A7III is around 1599 in some stores so even this camera its worth the additional small jump in price from the a6xxx cameras

[@ThyagoVideomaker]

sorry to say you are wrong. Ibis doesnt matter at all: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6DTmqqjeMaLe68

[@Chrisgraham110]

If anyone has any input let me know, but this is where I am at. I film weddings and I am looking for another Sony camera that acts as the 2nd angle for my main camera which is the Sony A7sii. I feel because the 2nd camera would be mounted on tripod for majority of the wedding, that if I went with the A6400, the lack of IBIS wouldn't affect me much, along with the benefit of having videos that can go over 30min, which is helpful in weddings, like Max said. I guess my overall question is how noticeable is the difference with and without IBIS between the A6400 vs A6500?

[@RobertRacquelMalcolm]

Will the lack of IBIS make any difference when used with a gimbal

[@thebadmanreturns]

Robert & Racquel Malcolm no ibis = Lighter body And ibis is useless when u use gimbal (not compatible)

[@RobertRacquelMalcolm]

@@thebadmanreturns saw a Brandon Li video where he was using longer focal lengths with a gimbal and Ibis did make a difference, but that was on the a7s2

[@thebadmanreturns]

Robert & Racquel Malcolm *No* Best is turn off your IBIS when using gimbal. If you dont believe me, ask any Pro Videomaker. Also, IBIS = make your camera more produce more heat *alot more*

[@RobertRacquelMalcolm]

@@thebadmanreturns Just watch it! wont be able to post link but do a search for "Zhiyun Crane v2 Gimbal: Review + Test Footage" @ 11:54 Brandon Li is using a 85mm with ibis off and it's shaky as hell

[@thebadmanreturns]

Robert & Racquel Malcolm All gimbal has its limitation. Brandon Li use it while running, which is very hard task for a small compact gimbal motor such as that Compact Zhiyun. (Not heavy duty motor). Its a torture for the gimbal + cam really. And he also using the gimbal in slow movement mode. Probably this is why IBIS can compensate the movement. (Kudos for Sony) that a7sii is a beast & extremely clever camera. But anyway, Sony A7Sii is a compact FF camera, I still recommend turn off your IBIS when using gimbal. This is why Sony created OSS (lens IS) in the first place. Because OSS dont make your body overheat. It much much cooler than IBIS. Very good for movie production. Video specially 4K is a very demanding task, FYI compact 4K Video Cam, for example RED.... have Fan inside their body to dissipate heat. Please dont abuse your camera & gimbal.

[@anthonymozora]

How the a6400 saves a a very long video for an example 1hr? it will make a huge clip or many separate?

[@MaksimYuryev]

One clip :)

[@mfeltster]

Will it record 4hrs at 4K?

[@johnsfilmsllc]

Audio sounds a bit less “full” for me compared to your normal product...

[@MrPhilbautista]

I've got a lot of EF glass and I'm wondering which does better with adapted EF lenses, the Canon M50 or the Sony a6400/6500?

[@MaksimYuryev]

For video autofocus the EOS R will be better with Canon adapted lenses in 1080P but in 4K it doesn't use the dual pixel autofocus and crops heavily. In that case I'm not sure, Sony could possibly be better depending on the lens.

[@MrPhilbautista]

@@MaksimYuryev Thanks. Based on reviews of the a6500, it'll probably be a wash as far as 4K video is concerned, unless Sony improved it in the a6400. It's a shame you didn't bring along any adapters to test the possibility but I guess you all went there without any info on what you were supposed to review (wink) (wink)

[@MaksimYuryev]

@@MrPhilbautista Honestly I didn't know. The only way I know anything is checking the rumor sites which are often wrong like in this case where they said it was an a7000 leading up until right before the event. As far as checking the AF performance, it the exact same as with other Sony cameras or very similar when using an adapter. We just have more options on how to use it.

[@iradhill81]

What camera did you shoot your KZbin video with?

[@bluemarblemark]

Without any comparison....audio is clean.....slight if not negligible noise...

[@openroad6471]

What do you think, where IOS is better, Sony a6500 or Panasonic GH5? Thanks

[@MaksimYuryev]

It really depends on the lens since that makes a big difference. But I can't really say.. But Panasonics IBIS is definitely better.

[@openroad6471]

Max Yuryev, it will be 24mm 1.4 (35mm equivalent) with no IOS lens

[@tbr79]

any good gimbals recommendation for the a6400? Will the 4k videos look a lot smoother with it !?

[@dinhftwproductions]

Are you still gonna do a side by side comparison even though you’re selling your a6500 for the a6400?

[@jhnl28]

May I ask what camera is being utilized for the making of this video?

[@CharlesMiner]

Will the a6500 smallrig cage work for this one too?

[@yepyep111]

Thanks for the video max. I'm still having problems with the autofocus when recording fast action shots in 4k with the a6500. Would autofocus be drastically improved if I switched to 1080p?

[@kp66udv]

Does it have the same color science of the latest A7iii, A7R3? As it now come with the very fast processor (same as A9), that doesn't improve its IQ? Especially in low light? As comparing to A6500. If not, that's quite a surprise. Also, I would love to see if you can do another video focus of the new AF object tracking feature on both still and video shooting. The one point I wish to see is in what condition, the A6400 AF failed. And how's the success rate of tracking objects in complicated situation. I wish to see the fail moments instead of the success moments, basically, so that I know what i'm getting. Haha! Thanks!

[@PhobiaSoft]

Yo Max, I'm in love with your lighting behind the desk! Which light bar do you use?

[@littlecloudproductions-vid9937]

Thanks Max. Nice bit of info here.

[@findbinnu]

Unless you really REALLY need IBIS right now, it makes no sense to buy an A6500. Just wait for a few months and buy the replacement - maybe called A6600? Yeah, no guarantee, but Sony being Sony you know it's coming. The Tap to Track algorithm in video seems amazingly competent and reliable. None of the 3rd gen A7 cameras are getting it. I wouldn't purchase a camera without it now. Photography being more important to me, I hope there is an APS-C Sony with a Stacked sensor on the horizon. Junior A9, like the D500 to the D5. I don't care what they charge for it - but a 32mp BSI sensor, with IBIS and new tracking AF, would be amazing for sports and wildlife.

[@JohnAmaro_Official]

You are right but.. you forgot about the price which will be the main reason for many people to decide to go with a6400 or a6500 and not to buy the a6600. I am sure the price of a6600will be close to 2k$ or even more with the kit lens and everything

[@findbinnu]

@@JohnAmaro_Official Mmm, no. The A6500 is now selling for $1100, down from $1400. The A6400 has been launched at $900 vs the $1000 A6300 launch price. So, logically the A6600 will be launched close to $1400. The mini A9 may push close to $2000, if it ever comes.

[@JohnAmaro_Official]

@@findbinnu hey my friend i was talking about price with the kit lens..you are talking about the price for just the body:) also i bought the a6300 2 weeks ago for 600 euro (just the body).the pric dropped a lot .but for a6500 the price is still really high with the kit lens ,i can only find it for like 1500$ -1800$ and just the body for 1100$-1300$. The a6600 i am sure it will be much higher ,like close to $2000 so i really hope they will come up with something really good:)

[@perspectivestudioscaribbea5899]

Great video Max, the A6400 is what I would get if I was going sony, like three or four of them would make for some awesome Multicam

[@chosenideahandle]

Oops, you forgot the addition of HLG . Great vid as usual.

[@momchilyordanov8190]

The sound is fine. If you wanna use this setup - do it. I cannot hear difference between this video of yours and previous ones.

[@daviddang6161]

How does the AF features perform with 3rd-party lenses, like the Tamron 28-75 or Sigma 16??

[@jamesparker4215]

Super informative - thanks Max!

[@nicholassmith7723]

Is Sony going to update the A7III to not have the record limit?

[@scb2scb2]

I assume you mean smallrig and not smallhd :). I been pondering this problem for a while and think i know a nice 'fix' for smallrig to make.

[@linkuri]

Great video, audio sounds great. I'm buying the 6400 for me the unlimited video record makes the difference!

[@MichaelSchmidt_UrbnPxl]

oh most interesting is the AutoISO and slog ISO stuff ... also that the rec. limit is gone and the new / better AF in video .... really thinking of replacing my a5100 ;)

[@charlesboston1]

Look at the a6400's competition..... it is the canon rebel series and the difference is like a model t to Porsche.... Sony should sell a ton of these

[@thebadmanreturns]

Charles Boston TRUE

[@honey4xi]

Sony a6500 has 5 axis IS vs. a6400 has no 5 axis IS?

[@hellothisis4u]

a6500 has IBIS and the a6400 does not