Optimize your Sony a6000 with these 5 settings

[@azvisuals]

Does anyone else also use these settings? Let me know!

[@Re_m_in.]

How is the canon sl2? Which one should I pick between a6000 and sl2?

[@surendrapolepalli51]

Can you make a video about AF, MF, eye focus and focus peeking

[@azvisuals]

@@surendrapolepalli51 yeah I will add that to the list :)

[@azvisuals]

@@Re_m_in. I haven't used the Canon so I can't personally vouch for it, but it has a flipping screen if that matters to you!

[@romanlazuardi6811]

Maybe making video tutorial using zebra mode, please? 😅

[@EarthLikePlanetMEDIA]

I love that beep when it acquires focus!

[@doplinger1]

Those are all the settings I change first thing whenever I get a new camera. It's funny, the a6000 is STILL one of the top selling cameras today, even 6 years after it's release! And the price isn't much different than when I bought it way back then, still a great deal!

[@azvisuals]

Yeah def still a good deal!

[@josejosueramirezrosero8545]

yo, btw, I'm really picky about who I subscribe to on youtube (i think I'm subscribed to three people), but I love your style and vids from the very first one. Keep it up homie, you're the real deal.

[@brooktrout8568]

You’re subbed to like 40 channels lol

[@smdlimaqbq]

Thank you! Very helpful for beginners like me whit a Sony A6000.

[@jburroughs6645]

Definitely do the more in-depth video. This was all very good information.

[@BigCheri]

Bump!!

[@AdriennePapermaster]

Yes!!

[@gunitazonberga6338]

Too quick and far,can't follow.

[@ChrisBrogan]

So I just got my first A6000 and this gave me two things I wanted to change. The "auto review" I wanted to remove, and I also didn't want that autofocus light helper thing. So that was great!

[@azvisuals]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching

[@sumitvlogs85]

Pls give a tutorial on your accessories you used with sony a6000... :-)

[@scotthoag7704]

Thank you Alex, same setting here but enjoy your video.

[@angelishzandra]

Hello, Romanian fellow here. I'm so happy I came across your channel while trying to find more about Sony A6000. You have such a soothing voice and helpful tips. Keep up the good work ^^

[@azvisuals]

Oh thanks! I appreciate it ☺️

[@grantpegram4234]

I've missed so many shots because of the auto review function, I had no idea I could turn it off. Tanks!

[@azvisuals]

Yeah I hated that!! Glad you found it

[@hjones451]

I would like to take a macro shot on the initial focus magnifying setting - it looks so good through my Sony 90mm f2.8 lens

[@noraM3409]

Thank you. This video helps a beginner

[@mediaflmcreation]

Awesome video, just a few tips and some tricks too 1. Focus beep is not "useless" sometimes your camera especially low light settings will lock OUT of focus when you think it's in focus. The beep is assurance it's ready to shoot. Hunting is a problem and sometimes your subject ends up in front or behind the focal plain. 2. RAW is best especially for those who plan to go pro and want to retain detail. the flat files are excellent if you are shooting and plan on not editing in today's day in age. Not saying "raw or nothing" I'm saying you have more control, Use RAW+JPG or straight RAW if you are all about detail. 3. Go to the gear menu, option 1, turn off focus assist. THAT is useless. 4. Go to option 2 in the gear menu, turn on focus peeking or"Peeking level". Set it on high. Now when you focus, you'll see dots on your subjects so you can assure how much is in focus especially for us manual shooters. Those long time shooters from back in my day would know how without it(left - right - middle(snap)) but we are in a new age with a newer camera. peek it until you see most dots, that's dead on focus. Use focus lock ;-) ;-) 5. Gear menu, option 3, shut off "AF w/ shutter", Turn off Pre-AF 6. Gear - 4 - Turn ON AEL w/ Shutter. 7. Gear - 6 - "Custom Key Settings ... Turn ON AEL Button ---> AF ON (Now you have a back button focus and your Half press shutter is your AEL. You'll have much much better control over your shooting technique so the half press constant refocus no longer exists especially if your camera jumps exposures using spot. Your half press locks the exposure while your back button is your focus. Use the custom buttons to set eye focus.. NOW you will be shooting some ish left and right persistently especially faster moving subjects.

[@azvisuals]

Sorry for the late reply. But thanks for all the helpful tips!!

[@stingylizard]

Yep!

[@lakwatserongphotographer2310]

hey bro let me ask you a question. .what is the best mode for taking a strangers photo on a street is it aperture or the manual? hope you will response to my question, thank you.

[@flymanhawaii]

Thanks! man I hate that orange focus light for years, especially during the time taking my kids' photo during their sleeping. Finally I learned how to get rid of it.

[@cherylwillingham4955]

Thank you I definitely followed some of your suggestions esp the auto review, good one:))

[@produceahit123]

Great Info Vid on these settings for the A6000 Alex! keep up the good work and shoot on friend. looking forward to viewing more. btw liked, subbed and notifications!

[@vidhyadhars5183]

Can you show all your settings on the sony a6000 plzzzz?!!...

[@azvisuals]

I will try to make another video about it!

[@hajrahatun]

Super helpful, thank you!

[@azvisuals]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Luis_Aguilar92]

Thank you so Much Alex! Really useful! I’ll start with those today!

[@azvisuals]

Sorry for the delayed response. Appreciate the support!

[@skyjacker1992]

Hi! Italian follower here :) Super happy to came across yuor channel, I have an a6000 too but not lenses for now except for the kit one. I would really like to see a more detailed video about settings you use for photography, which mode you normally use for street shooting and what you suggest for videography. Happy life and stay safe ;)

[@azvisuals]

Hey thanks for the support! The kit lens is a great one to start off with! I have a review for it as well. I usually shoot in AF-C mode and manual to have full control over the settings. When I can go back out and shoot, I will try to make a new settings video!

[@CaviDS]

personally I have always been used to the review setting and like it for a 2 second, if I want it gone just tap the shutter and go. I like to be able to take a quick look at my shot to see if there is anything I want to change

[@curryfor2]

I literally got mines yesterday only for 375 that’s a deal can’t wait till I start my Journey

[@azvisuals]

Wow that's really cheap! Nice

[@julianweiser9985]

300 flat.

[@tylerwilson6827]

Definitely in depth video

[@shawneebeeseason1102]

Thanks for the tips!

[@itsmemrqiz4135]

almost 1k subscriber dudes ... congrats ..

[@azvisuals]

Wow thanks man! It's unreal. I hope to push out more and better content soon 😊

[@anisaqk]

Hello. How do manually rotate the lense so I can focus on products and blur them when filming?

[@romanlazuardi6811]

Very similar setting on my A6000 too! Great video, straight to the point! 🍻

[@azvisuals]

Awesome, glad to hear that! And yeah I don't like it when people add meaningless fluff so I try not to waste other people's time and just jump right into it ☺️

[@tica506]

Hi, very informative….Could this settings work to take food photos? Or do you have a video on that specific use? Thanks!

[@fischithefisch5323]

Could you pls do a detailed version??

[@teka03]

3:45 what happened on screen?

[@hjones451]

I bought my last of three a6000's in 2022 - This used model cost 40% more than the new one (with kit lens) than I bought in 2020

[@lapinuage]

Peace and thanks to you Alex, that was very interesting =)

[@nocuous1832]

Thanks man! This was very helpful.

[@loiszak7458]

Nice tip with the auto review! Mine was set for 2 seconds and rather annoying. It's now off! Thanks

[@azvisuals]

Awesome! I hate that auto review too it really messed with my flow when I'm out shooting

[@EmerMcLaughlin]

Can you do a video to set up for northern lights? Thanks

[@nikennovella1446]

Are you teach video about triangle theory ? Like exposure, diafragma.

[@sonnypinoy7159]

Hello thanks for the tip I have an A6000 with the 17-70 2.8 Tamron this is really fast for bsketball I shoot at Highschool here in Texas I allways use center but when I am under the goal using 17 mm what focus point should I use knowing the person is going to dunk do i just use live view and hope for the best and aim that direction becuase if I use the viewfinder I might get trampled over.

[@thomasgoetze]

Exact the same like mine on all of my cameras a6000, A7RIII and Leica Q. Thank you for this!

[@JustJoshTech]

How do you like the a6600? Did you upgrade from the a6400?

[@adityakumarruhela8273]

Which lense do you use in your sony a6000

[@azvisuals]

I've used the Sigma primes in the past and they are great! Light and good image quality.

[@adityakumarruhela8273]

Bro i have kit lens of sony a6000 , these lense not give me colorful videos , what should i do ,,Because these days I am making kitchen videos of kitchen with this camera , the colors in not good in it , videos comes out cinamatically like black , not suitable for food videos , help me

[@VE3DAL]

My settings are similar to yours. On the dial mode normally I go for aperture priority or shutter, also I turn off that screen description when you turn the mode dial.

[@azvisuals]

Nice! Good tip about the dial descriptions on the screen. It's important to know when to best use A, S, and M modes and can really help you get that shot!

[@ObeyxGiant]

I’m sure the a6000 isn’t the best option for night street photography, but it’s all I can afford at the moment. I read as long as I buy a good prime lens I should be ok. Any idea which lens is best for this camera with low light? Or overall best lens for different light settings? Thanks !

[@azvisuals]

For low light, try to get the lens with the biggest aperture. So f1.8 or ideally, f1.4. That way you can let in more light for the sensor and lower your ISO.

[@jordanking7711]

To be fair Alex, to my knowledge you don't have to be in Manual mode to change these settings. It works in the Priority and Auto modes too I believe.

[@azvisuals]

Yep you are correct. I just prefer to shoot in manual but you can use whatever mode works best!

[@rameshparthiban2023]

I have Sony a6000 can I use sigma 150-600mm Les for bird photography

[@SaiKelly]

Is there a way to switch off the 'constant preview' ? I think it's on full manual mode but when I move the camera pointing from the ground to the sky the screen dims or brightens to assist.

[@oliviertheveniot2896]

The bonus one seems really interesting. It’s not like we could change the photo we took anyway.

[@Jesseda]

Thanks ... can you recommend one of your videos covering the functionality of ISO, Aperture and a6000 as a web cam?

[@azvisuals]

Ah that is a bit more complicated! I will try to create some videos about manual settings in the future.

[@proteins327]

Any way to eliminate the shutter sound of a6000....or should I try destroying the speaker

[@azvisuals]

The shutter sound is from the mechanical shutter opening and closing. It is not a digital sound emmited from a speaker. At most you can turn off AF beep and maybe try to shoot with a cloth covering the camera to soften the noise but that's not very practical. More expensive cameras like the Sony A7iii have silent shutter options but also comes with it's own downsides.

[@proteins327]

@@azvisuals what? Mirror less cameras don't have a shutter. What we hear is a digitally produced sound.

[@azvisuals]

@@proteins327 No, you are misinformed. Mirrorless cameras don't have a mirror. They still have a mechanical shutter, one that you can even see with your eyes.

[@albert333pool]

I like the last two suggestions... I will definitely change those on mine

[@ArieVIP]

Thanks

[@frpax]

Carbon fiber lens hood? VERY cool. Where did you get it? Also, do you normally keep the fixed 35mm lens on, rather than a zoom?

[@azvisuals]

Thanks! It is actually a skin over the lens hood I created myself. And yes I generally prefer primes over zooms I made a recent video about the reasons why actually. But basically a 35 is versatile enough for me and I really like the "look" that it gives!

[@frpax]

@@azvisuals I was a serious (pro at one time) photographer many years ago. Prehistoric, pre-digital days. I seldom (if ever) used zoom lenses, due to the lack of light they allowed in. After 25 or so years of not even owning a camera (other than in a smart phone), I'm back at it. I was loaned an a6000 and am finding that it does more than I ever imagined a camera could do!

[@azvisuals]

@@frpax wow nice! Thanks for sharing your experience. Camera tech has come a REALLY long way and you'll find that ISO performance can more than make up for a f2.8 or even f4 zoom lens compared to older cameras. But I just love shallow depth of field and feel more creative shooting with primes!

[@frpax]

@@azvisuals The tips in this video are VERY helpful! Thanks for this!

[@azvisuals]

@@frpax no problem! I plan on releasing more a6000 content soon but in the mean time feel free to check out my other videos! Thanks for commenting I appreciate it ☺️

[@kirkrogers6968]

Thank you. I watched it and I did everyone. I would like a review of more things to do. I once handed my camera to a photo buff and he did something that messed up the setting it normally had. It was what I saw on the display. The display was completely different. I had to take it to a camera shop to get fixed. So anything that would be a form of education on this camera would be appreciated. A whole video on video would be great. Another one would be on manual mode. How the big dial on the top relates to the screen.

[@azvisuals]

Thanks! Those are all good questions. I plan on making more videos but I don't have the camera currently. When it is returned to me I will continue to make a series on more settings and manual control!

[@b.delacruz5345]

Thanks.

[@fatihgure639]

Excuse me man.. What are you setting Cinematik Bushcraft Camping for sony a6000.. because It s My new camera ☺️☺️ TURKEY 🇹🇷 👋

[@amitkumarmishra1000]

Hey brother need your help, can you please suggest me which is the best camera from these 3 options sony a6000, canon m50, canon 200d mark ii my use is both photography and videography. Or if you have any camera options under this budget then please suggest me

[@azvisuals]

Unfortunately I haven't personally used the canon ones, but the m50 is able to shoot in 4k which seems much better for video since you want to shoot both!

[@ollivierrestelford1959]

How do you transfer photos to you smart phone

[@azvisuals]

Depending on what phone you have there is a sony app that lets you transfer files. I believe it's called sony imaging edge

[@luisrodrigues4415]

Give me a hand! I have a Sony 6000 but the images always have a green tone in them... It's Boring. I spend a lot of time editing it, the automatic white balance doesn't seem to work perfectly. Before I had a Canon 60d

[@azvisuals]

Yeah the auto white balance is annoying and often wrong. I would shoot in raw to get the most out of editing and then fine tune the white balance in post

[@FrankMXTV]

Hey bro what I need help is on my lighting problem I have a Sony a6000 and I have good lighting but sometimes the lighting goes automatically saturated to much bright byhiself so how I fix that to only have my lights be lights only and not me

[@azvisuals]

Hm does it show up in the image? Or just in the screen? Sometimes when it is dark the camera will boost the settings for a sec to aquire focus, then go back to being dark.

[@FrankMXTV]

So on the screen it does that I look down the it goes to up and i try to lower my iso but when I go to stream I look dark but on the obs it look fine that why I put my iso up but if I do that then it does that going up then going normal and I want to fix that because I see stremmers have control and doesn’t do that to them

[@azvisuals]

@@FrankMXTV make sure your camera is on M mode so you have control over ISO and shutter. Make sure nothing is on auto and your settings should stay locked

[@FrankMXTV]

Ok so nothing in auto if I see in my settings auto anything in auto I take off right

[@azvisuals]

@@FrankMXTV yes you can also do a test record where you can recording video without connected to computer/OBS. Maybe the connection is causing issues.

[@zainulhakim9583]

Can the raw file imported to iphone and edited in the lightroom app?

[@aesondadon2063]

Where can I get that lens hood ? It Reminds me of the Fuji lens hood

[@luisadvincula428]

What setting do you do when taking photos? do you do aperture priority, shutter or full manual?

[@azvisuals]

I mostly use manual because I like to have full control over the exposure triangle

[@luisadvincula428]

@@azvisuals Thanks for the reply.

[@GentleBros]

Any idea how to get the focus setting when pushing the shutter button vs the center button on the jog wheel?

[@adheelasala2304]

Thanks for this. It really helps me a lot. ✌😘

[@paulyd8291]

My favorite setting-screen brightness-> turn on sunny mode to make the lcd more crisp when shooting outside.

[@azvisuals]

Great tip! Just be aware your images may seem exposed correctly on screen but they are actually underexposed because the screen is so bright. It also kills battery so don't leave it on all the time!

[@marlonderoxas4020]

Hi Alex. Are you also having difficulty connecting your A6000 to the Imagining Edge Mobile App? If you don't please upload some tutorials. Thanks.

[@genesisgenesis2109]

Great stuff!.

[@zeros302]

i hope you can do another video with more details :) another cuestion, wich aspect ratio is better? 3:2 or 16:9? that confusses me

[@azvisuals]

Good question. 3:2 is the native ratio so I'd shoot with that. You can always crop to 16:9 in post

[@zeros302]

@@azvisuals u are rigth, thanks fot this vídeo, is great that you make short but full of knowlege videos!

[@vertix6375]

What kind of lens did you use for the sony a6000

[@Satoruu1111]

Can you please do PRO VS ENTRYLEVEL camera comparision

[@azvisuals]

Great suggestion! I will add that to my list of videos to make 😁

[@DiviPhotos]

great video

[@redshiftmedia2485]

My a6000 shows 20 M for the largest image size, instead of 24M. Do you know why that is

[@xx7135]

Would U get the a6400 or 6500 if the price is the Same?

[@azvisuals]

If price is the same between 6400 or 6500? Tough choice because the a6400 has flipping screen but 6500 has IBIS. I believe 6400 is also a bit newer so it might support some more firmware updates. But both are powerful and can't really go wrong!

[@linavilitama3615]

thanks - finally managed to get that shutter sound to mute lol #late

[@rocco_balboa54]

Hey, Nice job, I use almost same settings..:) What is the lens mounted on your a6000 please? Looks very nice...

[@HelenaMikas]

i really enjoyed this and your settings were so well explained .Right now I have mobility probs so a cam of this weight would be great . I do stills and video ( not a great 4K lover ) My videos are short and mainly of birds ,OK havinng mentioned birds what is the max optcal zoom and fastest speed .Finally I enjoyed your video as you are clear and don't over whelm at rapid speed .Looking forward to an answer .Have subscribed :)

[@azvisuals]

Thanks for the comment! This cam is really light so it would be great if you have mobility problems. If you don't need 4k, then the video can work fine! Most importantly just enjoy shooting with it.

[@HelenaMikas]

@@azvisuals Many thanks Alex for your answer.Much appreciated Right now all the shops are closed so as soon as none essentials open will visit the Sony shop in Berlin .Never buy cam from online :) Will do and have save your video as it's specific Best wishes , Helena :)

[@azvisuals]

@@HelenaMikas Nice! Yeah if possible, it is always better to go in store to test out the cameras first. That way you can get a feel for how they handle before purchase

[@sovuhar]

Hi! it is another topic, but I want to ask you. In "Creative styles" there are choices between "standard" and "vivid" (excluding other ones). So, when i point the camera to a dark spot and set it to "vivid" i lose details in shadows, but if change it to "standard" i can see more details in shadows. Does it mean i can win 1 or 2 ISO stops in low light if set to "standard" as apposed to "vivid"? Or is it just my imagination? Sorry for my lame english Thank you!

[@azvisuals]

It is not your imagination haha however I would just use standard because other creative syles apply some kind of "filter" to your image so it will appear different in camera

[@sovuhar]

@@azvisuals, Thanks.

[@lumitutorials]

Nice Video. Thx for the tipps. I personally prefer to keep the Auto Preview switched on. I do a lot macro photography and often the preview screen shows something different than the final image looks alike. so for quick changes thats more useful for me. But I agree that there are situations where it makes sense to switch it off :)

[@azvisuals]

Nice! Yeah in that case I agree keeping it on makes sense! That's why I love these cameras because the settings are so modular you can set it to your own shooting style

[@ariffzailan3073]

Pp

[@awakenedmind9553]

More in depth video please!

[@jaivishalgohel]

Sony A6000 is so good camera... Even with kit lens and if yiu buy those cheap Chinese prime lens image turn into gold... I have 35m f1. 8 and man man photos are super duper good

[@vintage_lenses9878]

I use exactly the same settings on my A6000

[@azvisuals]

Oh really? Wow nice! I'm glad to know I'm not the only one haha

[@Heavyk0s]

thanks !

[@otjinate423]

Hey send that kid lense over to me please or let me buy it from you how much is it?😃

[@azvisuals]

haha it is pretty cheap here in the states. You can get it used $200-$300

[@azizulrhm96]

can you share a picture with setting afterwards. like in instagram and the setting on the comment. would love to follow you there

[@azvisuals]

Thanks my ig is @az.visuals and I try to post camera settings in the description

[@Juno7325]

all the setting i use but sometimes i shoot just in raw........no jpeg

[@TR-hm6oi]

Tbh I was looking for more of settings that can make the most out of the camera for shooting whilst out and about. This seems to be more about your preference with the camera gestures lol

[@yashdeolekar7377]

Does sony alfa 6000 support 4K. IF yes how to change the setting

[@stevekupris4133]

I'd also turn off Pre-Af, it's annoying and saves the battery.

[@rajeevshinh]

It doesnt support 4k only 1080p.

[@syzygytamizha]

This camera can do slow motion

[@roquelang6864]

We still have that Sony a6000. Sad.

[@zhaiminwei250]

idon't agree your setting,s特别是af辅助声音和照明，声音可以提醒对焦成功，照明是自动的，你以为户外会亮？？ 不亮的，默认设置比你自己乱改好多了，建议你还是学好再来发视频，af照明这点

[@RaynFemaleProducer]

My a6000 image size only goes up to L:20M. Is anyone else getting 24 like he is?

[@boservant1693]

May the Lord keep sustaining you in His love Alex! “The message is very close at hand; it is on your lips and in your heart.” And that message is the very message about faith that we preach: 9 If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are saved. 11 As the Scriptures tell us, “Anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced.” 12 Jew and Gentile are the same in this respect. They have the same Lord, who gives generously to all who call on him. 13 For “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Romans 10:8-13 (NLT)

[@sksagorchowdory450]

Vai dam koto ..

[@giuseppecegni7288]

Ma non solo non si capisce ma non si vede nemmeno bene.

[@mirifiquebeauty]

That background music is seriouly distracting and annoying