Sony A6500 Hacks, Tips, & Features [Get more out of your Camera!]

[@dunnadidit]

*What is your favorite camera hack, tip or feature that you think people should know about?*

[@abhirupbasu3761]

All tips were great but I loved the time lapse tip the most!! 😄😄🔥

[@dunnadidit]

Super handy hey! I love that function too.

[@cabinadefotos]

Great video! Another hack is that you can install apps to it, basically it's running a modified version of Android and there is a way to install custom apps that are not accessible in the camera's store. For example I wanted to install the time lapse app from Sony but since I don't live in the u.s. The App Store did not let me buy it. So after some research I found out you can install custom apps. So there is a time lapse app which lets you take time lapses in photo mode with silent shooting!

[@jawaher4655]

AF/MF Control Hold... Now that's a great tip that most people don;t know about

[@dunnadidit]

Juanx- That’s so true! I think there is an “app” that disables the recording limit as well

[@MFGBorgi]

I just picked up a Sony 6500. Thanks for those great little hidden features, Dunna. For the focus tap zoom in feature you can actually set a time for when it jumps back out to regular view. This way you don't have to double tap again.

[@dunnadidit]

Yes I think it even defaults to this feature but I disabled it for fear of smashing my camera for ever time it snapped back out when I was trying to focus haha! Thanks for watching Borgi!

[@JO9OH4Tech]

Memory recall is my jam! Got 4k 24fps and 1080 120fps set up and it's so handy.

[@dunnadidit]

That was how I originally set it up too! Lately, it’s S&Q on one, 120fps on the other, and then I spend 90% of my time in manual mode and I just make sure I’m on 24fps there.

[@ekphotography]

Dunna Did It S&Q you lose quality, that is a no no.

[@dunnadidit]

It’s still a higher bit rate than the video that the a6000 shoots and I was happy to post the videos I created with that camera, so for the convenience it affords me, I still like it. It depends on the situation though, if it’s something that I ABSOLUTELY need to have top quality and crazy editing capability, I’ll shoot a raw photo timelapse. But there are lots of situations where that process is cumbersome and not really necessary. For example, you can shoot a quick timelapse on your phone and it can be more than useable for a vlog or something like that.

[@eaeastudio5923]

My memory recall is slow, whenever i switch the dial 1 and 2, it pop up the setting information, this wasted few seconds where i can't start shooting instantly.

[@dunnadidit]

Ea Ea Studio - interesting, I don’t switch modes often but I haven’t noticed them taking a lot of time. I’ll have to pay attention to this from now on.

[@matawantspeace]

I just bought this camera & 2 prime lenses. This video is just what I needed, especially because of that second tip. THANK YOU!

[@JomToons]

Fantastic work as always! My favorite camera hack currently is white balancing for tungsten light and using those lights as practicals in daylight scenes. It looks so naturally beautiful.

[@dunnadidit]

Cool! I think I get what you’re saying but can you explain a bit more? Balance the camera for tungsten so instead of looking orange, the tungsten lights look daylight and the daylight looks more blue? Or balance for daylight so that the daylight looks natural and the tungsten has that warm orange glow?

[@JomToons]

Dunna Did It balance tungsten light to nearly white with slight yellow, daylight looks very blue and it has a nice effect! 😊

[@dunnadidit]

That’s very cool! I do that sometimes too! Or the other way around.

[@JomToons]

Dunna Did It gotta do a video on things like that! ;)

[@dunnadidit]

Definitely going to do some lighting videos soon!

[@johnlochness]

Well I never knew about tapping the screen for zooming in to focus. Thanks. I have c1 set to focus zoom but then trying to move the little orange square around to where I want to focus is a real PITA

[@od628]

The use of the video picture profile while shooting photos was a great tip. Thanks!

[@Nickknows00]

how do i get the highlights to look less blown out/ how do i get the colours to look less ass in photos

[@dunnadidit]

Re: highlights - you need to expose for highlights in some situations, even if it means some of the other stuff is a bit dark because you're protecting them. Re: colours - not sure if you're referring to the "Sony colours" problem, but I fix that in post with some tweaking

[@therainbowmarbles]

I've been watching quite a few of your videos over the past few days, and you're honestly one of my favorite camera/photography/editing channels. You're so positive and informative, I love it!

[@dunnadidit]

Wow thank you so much! I really appreciate the kind words and the support!!

[@chernobaev]

Great video, man! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks for watching Nick!

[@SlavaVeres]

Oh wow! Didn’t know about touch screen functionality in Manual mode. And I have my a6500 for over the year! Love all other tricks! Great tips!!! Dunna THANKS! Great videos

[@dunnadidit]

Pretty cool right?! Thanks for watching! I’m glad you liked the video!

[@fayezmourad2942]

Although not a Sony user, but its good to learn a new thing! Who knows, maybe one day i’ll make the switch and these features here are impressive indeed! Keep it up bro ;)

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks for watching anyway!! And who knows, maybe your camera has some similar features! Time to do some googling 😉

[@RyanRicker]

Gotta say, this was good. Thanks for all the tips and tricks. I love my a6500 but definitely feel like I don't use it to it's potential. I mainly shoot action photography and often have a difficult time with autofocus but I do like the camera (and lenses) and am happy to learn more about hot to use it properly. Thanks again.

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks so much Ryan! I'm glad you liked the video! Hopefully something in there helps you get even more out of your a6500

[@RezaMolavi]

I just ordered a6500 and appreciate ALL these super secret, just for me, tips.

[@dunnadidit]

SUPER SECRET!! Don’t tell anyone!! Haha 😂 I hope you enjoy your a6500!

[@RezaMolavi]

Dunna Did It thank you; my lips are sealed.

[@Alex-yk7eb]

Special "Thank you" for explaining S/Q mode, I had no idea how that thing works, now I understand it.

[@dunnadidit]

Nice!!!

[@BeautyCouture123]

Subscribed! The heat option made me like the a6500 all over again!

[@dunnadidit]

Nice! Thanks for the support. I’m glad I could help turn things around for you :)

[@makepaladinsmehagain8493]

Thanks for all the great tips in one place. Yeah, I am a big fan of using the various memory slots. One hack I have heard of (but haven't started using) are these little rubber "dots" with adhesive on the bottom. You stick them on to whichever buttons you like so it is a little easier to feel and press the buttons. I will have to track them down myself because I really want one for the video record button. Thanks again.

[@dunnadidit]

That is a cool idea, I do feel like the buttons could be a bit more... tactile? ergonomic? I can't think of the word. But easier to find without looking haha. I've seen something like what you're talking about for the shutter button. But I could see it being really handy for the dumb record button like you said!

[@makepaladinsmehagain8493]

So I think they are called button bumps. The person who makes them also makes a few other unusual, inexpensive accessories for Sony cameras. I guess there are others besides button bumps though too.

[@dunnadidit]

Cool I’ll definitely check it out!

[@JackStellar]

As an a6500 owner, your channel is freaking awesome! Love the zoom hack 🔥

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks so much Jack! I’m really glad you find my videos useful! Let me know if there’s ever anything you want me to cover!

[@JackStellar]

Dunna Did It totally! I take forever to edit my videos, I’d like some insight on your workflow.

[@dunnadidit]

Great idea! I already have something similar on my list! Make sure to keep an eye out!

[@thecaravanbakers4773]

I'm new to the a6500 and I love the tip about setting the memory 1 & 2 modes. I'm trying to set them both, one for time-lapse, one for slow-mo, but each time I go to set one mode, it shows that the other mode is the same. How do I get them to be different? Sorry if this question isn't clear...I'm a total noob.

[@dunnadidit]

Hmmm yeah its a bit tough to know what to say. Basically, go to the movie setting, get all your settings where they should be... find memory 1/2 in your menu, and choose to save to the one you want. Then go to the S&Q (assuming you're using that for your timelapse) and do the same for the other setting spot. That should get you there hopefully!

[@hyongminlee8881]

I love your tips. Great video, very informative and original. Thank you and good luck to you and your channel.

[@dunnadidit]

Thank you so much Hyongmin! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@josiahdestin3876]

And to think to myself I almost didn't watch this... DAMN! You got me with the clear image zoom. I might sell my zoom lens now!

[@dunnadidit]

Nice!

[@eaeastudio5923]

For the AF / MF button hold trick, I assign custom button to AF-on / back button focus, then disable AF function in shutter button. So, only one button press whenever i want to AF, after release, it stays MF.

[@dunnadidit]

Classic trick! I never got into the back button focus but I might have to try again!

[@slimyelow]

Outstanding stuff !

[@dunnadidit]

Cheers!

[@netoSKPlay]

You can have more than just 2 settings on memory, it's 6!! 1 and 2 it's the fastest, but you can save more 4 and select or screen menu when you turn the dial to number 1or2.

[@dunnadidit]

Great tip! I actually recorded something about that but I fumbled all my words up in the video so I cut it out and figured it still made enough sense hahaha 😂 thanks for letting everyone know though!

[@netoSKPlay]

Dunna Did It Thank you for amazing tips!

[@dunnadidit]

No problem! Glad you enjoyed!

[@paulscottfilms]

Completely excellent. I had missed Eye focus in the centre dial. Also the double tap on the screen for enlarging that area in manual. And dumb enough I just could not work S and Q. Thumbs up and subscribe .

[@dunnadidit]

That’s awesome! I’m glad you found it helpful! Thanks for the sub!

[@teampi_photo]

Great as always. All the best from Germany.

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks so much! Hello from Canada!

[@CondorCreative]

Semi-hack/tip. Open the battery door and pull the lcd away from the camera body to buy yourself even more time before the overheat warning pops on. 🏆👍🏼

[@dunnadidit]

Definitely a great tip!!

[@MistaFussichannel]

Great tip about tapping the screen for a magnified view. That’s the only one I didn’t know about. Thanks for sharing! 😉

[@dunnadidit]

Nice! I’m glad I got one in there for you!

[@albertdc_]

Thank you! Most of the tricks you've been said is new to me.

[@dunnadidit]

That's great to hear! Thanks for watching!

[@siwap]

I’ve set C3(trash) as a button to change Picture Profiles quickly but yea, memory recall is great for setting 4K mode and 120fps mode at the ready.

[@dunnadidit]

That’s awesome! My C3 is currently Clear Image Zoom but I’m still changing it often.

[@SHEKHARRAWAT]

thankyou bro u deserve more views.. keep it up cheers

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks a ton! I appreciate it!

[@Ken.s.Snapshots]

Learned so much from this video. Thanks 🙏🏼

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks for watching!

[@ekphotography]

People always forget to mention with clear zoom you have to disable raw and only have jpeg as the picture format or clear zoom will be greyed out.

[@dunnadidit]

Yeah I only ever really use Clear Image Zoom for video. If you are shooting raw, you can get the same effect as CIZ by just cropping in in post.

[@dronemeisters4684]

You dunna did it, I gonna do it. Great tips. Thanks!

[@dunnadidit]

Haha nice! Have fun!

[@DigitalSacalait]

Thanks man! I appreciate all of it! I just bought the a6500 and this helps plenty!

[@dunnadidit]

Great to hear!! Thanks for watching!

[@MsTugbaaa]

thanks for this video, i find it very helpful

[@dunnadidit]

Great to hear!

[@vancouverrob]

That was an awesome video. Fantastic tips. Great presenting too..!

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks Rob!!

[@ValJedi]

thanks for the tip with custom AF-S button! switching from nikon and its a real pain to lose the ability to fully control the lens yet be able to focus with shutter release button!

[@dunnadidit]

Yeah switching camera systems can definitely be tough! Glad my video helped a bit!

[@krowleysbox]

Dunna Did I didn’t mention that I got the 6500 a few months ago so will benefit from past videos for sure. Thanks for the welcome!

[@dunnadidit]

That’s great Kim! I hope you enjoy the videos!

[@shaydawes2735]

Dude. You can tell how much effort goes into these videos. And yet all he’s only got 7.5k subs! Sure, it’s a lot. But compared to what people consider a lot... it’s nothing. Keep pushing ;D you’ll get the subs you deserve soon

[@dunnadidit]

Wow thank you so much! Every single subscriber seems awesome to me! I’m so thankful for the growth I’ve been having and can’t wait to see where we can take this!!

[@MrAdidar]

I luv to use autofocus in manual mode. thanks Dunna u really Did it:)

[@dunnadidit]

Pretty handy right!

[@MrAdidar]

ya bro

[@jimmybowens]

Awesome tut man! Really really appreciate this. Any chance you could share how you made the pro text effects? Really nice style.

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks Jimmy! I use a lot of third party motion graphic templates, pretty sure that’s what these titles were. Sometimes I build them myself but I’m usually too lazy 😉

[@bambowers8177]

When switching between vid & photo does the picture profile settings apply to to the 6400 as well? Not sure if they updated it with a fix to the problem you mentioned

[@dunnadidit]

The settings are still the same, although the way that I use it, it becomes a tool not a problem. Essentially, picture profiles can't be used when using silent shooting. But I don't want picture profiles in RAW photos anyway because they don't apply to the final image anyway so what I'm seeing on the screen wouldn't be accurate. So the silent shooting hack allows me to shoot photos with no PP but as soon as I hit the movie record button, my PP turns back on for the video. As far as I can tell, its the same on the a6400.

[@alaa_sami18]

Is it worth buying? I’m interested on neon photography and low light , do you recommend it for me?

[@dunnadidit]

Absolutely! I own two and I absolutely love them. Pair it with some decent fast lenses and it’s very capable in low light without spending a fortune. Highly recommended

[@murd777]

Great video! For some reason when I set up M1 or M2 for videos and I want to go back to Manual mode for photos. The ISO doesn’t allow me to go lower than 200. Do you know why? Thanks!

[@NicoAtienza]

Gonna check out S&Q. Thanks for the explanation!!

[@dunnadidit]

My pleasure!!

[@JulienSarton]

Did you manage to save the S&Q in a Custom Button 1/2 ? It seems that it saves all my setting except the S&Q > when I hit RECORD, it starts a regular video recording :(

[@dunnadidit]

I don’t have S&Q on a custom button, I have it on one of the memory modes on the mode dial, does that make sense?

[@obiecolumbus1568]

Great Tips(Tutorial), you are the best. Rich content you created here, very helpful.

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks Obie! And thank you for always being so supportive!

[@johannarubin1980]

Tip #2 about clear image zoom... I followed the steps you show and set cust button 3 to zoom but when I'm in video mode I'm unable to zoom in as mentioned. It still has that button for iso modification. Can you specify what steps are needed to use that zoom function in video? I use a 16mm sigma so I'd love to be able to use that! Thank you!

[@medsafouanejaada]

Great video you rock ! i have an a 6500 too but on 9:02 i noticed that i have only 25p and 30p in record setting i do not have 60p like you and also in Frame Rate mine stops at 60 fps please tell me why ?

[@dunnadidit]

You are probably in 4k mode. 60fps is only available in 1080p. Once you switch that, you should see 60(or maybe 50fps if you’re in Europe)

[@tylkopiechu]

this video contains more information than I've came across on the internet for the whole day of searching

[@dunnadidit]

Either you really liked my video or you are really bad at searching the internet 😂 I hope it's the former.

[@joaogabrielpm]

Hello, Good evening! All right? I bought my A6500 in the USA and it did not come with the menu option in Portuguese. I thought I installed the 1.05 firmware on my sony brazil site. Do you think it would work? hug

[@dunnadidit]

Hey! I think this might be something you'll have to ask sony support. I'm not sure what can be done about it. Sorry!

[@joaogabrielpm]

@@dunnadidit ok brother! Thank you!!

[@gregh6550]

I dont even have a Sony but I still liked it..great content bro 😂🙌

[@dunnadidit]

Haha thanks so much for watching anyway! Who knows! Maybe you can find some of these functions on whatever camera you use!

[@pyroBlastM]

Did you have any video showing the eye tracking?

[@pipemartinezq]

I have a sony a6500 with an e mount and a sigma lens. I have a problem and it is that the light always makes it automatic so I configure all manual, is it through the lens that this happens?

[@dunnadidit]

I’m not sure what you mean exactly but I almost always shoot in manual mode.

[@Darkarai28]

how do you tap to focus at 5:42? i don't see the green square when i tap on the screen

[@dunnadidit]

You have to be in photo mode and be selected on one of the “spot” autofocus modes. If you’re in autofocus wide, it might not be working.

[@Darkarai28]

@@dunnadidit ahh gotcha thanks! I'll try that

[@dunnadidit]

Hope that helps!

[@joshdiditt]

For KZbin videos and documentaries and interviews and B-ROLL should I get the GH5s or should I get the a6500 with the Atomos Ninja 5 (it'll be same price for both as just the GH5s).

[@krowleysbox]

Excellent info. Thanks a ton! You got yourself a new subscriber!

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks so much Kim! Glad to have you in the crew!

[@carolineandtigger]

Thank you for sharing. We learned a lot today.

[@dunnadidit]

That’s awesome! Happy I could help!

[@mackopr]

Any hack on how to get sharper video. I just got mine a few weeks ago and I notice that my videos aren't as sharp as I expected.

[@dunnadidit]

Hmm very interesting. What settings are you shooting on? Using 4K 100mbps 24 FPS?

[@mackopr]

Dunna Did It I use 1080 at 120fps.

[@dunnadidit]

Do you use that just for slow motion or for everything?

[@mackopr]

Dunna Did It For most of the time, i like to have the option to slow down.

[@dunnadidit]

That’s probably a lot of the issue, with 120fps you lose a decent amount of quality because it needs to cram so many frames inside the same but rate. I suggest trying to be more mindful of what you’re going to want to slow down and only shoot those in 120. Either that or switch to 60 so that it’s not quite as bad.

[@joeyhayek]

Awesome as always!

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks so much Joey! I really appreciate the support!

[@shahafsagi7257]

Hey man! You're really cool, and I really mean it. You sorta remind me of me, if I were to become a vlogger hehe :) I just ordered the A6500 and love the way you explain things. Thanks

[@dunnadidit]

Haha thank you! I really appreciate the kind words

[@selvaganams5666]

Thanks for this great informations! I'm planning to purchase this camera over a6400 because of IBIS because it removes micro jitters while on a gimbal right? And my only concern is the screen dimming issue and it's not fixed yet.. May I know any tip for fixing it or atleast improving it? Thank you

[@dunnadidit]

Unfortunately there’s not much you can do other than use an external monitor. But you do get used to it after a while.

[@selvaganams5666]

@@dunnadidit Thank you for replying ☺️ I'm planning to start filmmaking dream with the following kit. Suggest your opinion if you have time, it will mean a lot. Sony a6500 Sony 50mm F1.8 OSS Zhiyun Crane Plus Rode Videomic Is this a good starter kit?

[@dunnadidit]

Yeah that’s pretty solid. If you only have the 50mm it might be a bit limiting. I would suggest a more versatile zoom lens to start and then add primes on after. Maybe the 18-105 f4 or 16-70 f4

[@selvaganams5666]

@@dunnadidit Thank you so much. I'll consider 18-105mm.

[@dunnadidit]

My pleasure!!

[@EloquentVisions]

What an awesome camera, defo gonna cop! :)

[@dunnadidit]

Nice!

[@LazarSoljaga]

I heard that if you use an extrernal power suplly the 30 min video record cut off no longer applies. Is that true? I heard it but i cant find any info on internet

[@dunnadidit]

Not that I’m aware of.

[@LazarSoljaga]

@@dunnadidit thank you. It sounded too good to be true, but i figured i ask any way.

[@dunnadidit]

Haha that would be awesome! That 30 min limit is annoying.

[@LazarSoljaga]

@@dunnadidit Im getting an external power suplly anyway. As well as an external monitor so if it works ill let you know.

[@dunnadidit]

Lazar Soljaga cool!

[@nao.l.g]

Thank you so much! This is very helpful 🌟

[@vsnazare]

You are my hero! Thank you so much!

[@dunnadidit]

My pleasure!!

[@jordandoucet6887]

The time lapse tip 🙌

[@mariusiacob92]

why is zooming in at 3:24 when u press the record button and in photo mode (M) is a little bit wider? and how can I make it be the same (wide)on video mode

[@dunnadidit]

It’s just the aspect ratio. In photo mode, it defaults to being 3x4 whereas video can only be 16x9 so it has to crop the top and bottom a little bit. As far as I’m aware, there is no way to shoot 3x4 video on most cameras.

[@Thibault93160]

Just got my A6500, thank you so much for thoses hacks!

[@dunnadidit]

Nice! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Thibault93160]

@@dunnadidit Has a filmmaker and new sony owners I'm really thankful for all your videos, love your work and your passion. Keep going 💪

[@dunnadidit]

So great to hear that!!

[@kenor7880]

These are such great tips! Much appreciated 🙏🏻

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks Ken! Glad you got something from them! Did you have a favorite that you can see yourself using lots?

[@kenor7880]

My favourite is the silent shooting tip which allows the seamless switching between video picture profile and RAW photo shooting w/o any effect. Bonus tip I personally came across which is handy I'd like to share with you is to set up the "Custom Key (PB)" to launch the Application List. I found this useful when I need to use my smartphone as a remote trigger. Further, I've arranged the "Smart Remote Control" app on the camera as the first app so when I need to use my phone to communicate with the camera I'm only 3 button clicks away! You should try it too, beats having to dig through the menu to find the Application List when you need it. Happy creating! 🤩

[@dunnadidit]

That’s awesome! Thanks for the bonus tip!! I really like that idea!

[@DrewSmith-y8l]

This video really helped!

[@resonatemusicstudio]

Those were some pretty good lookin people packing up that cube van!

[@dunnadidit]

Roadie/male models for sure!

[@kochumvk]

Are you using EOS HD for colour? Really liked the look of this video.

[@dunnadidit]

Yes I am! But it's also in a few tricks I have in color grading 😉

[@kochumvk]

@@dunnadidit The reds are very much like the canon colour science to my eyes. Do you have a grading tutorial or something that I can look at ? :) And please consider doing one if you haven't already. Thank you!

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks! That's exactly what I've been trying to achieve! I don't have a video yet but it's definitely on my list because I get asked this a lot! I'm still playing around with it a ton so I wanna make sure if got something solid before I teach it! But hopefully soon!

[@RicoWarui]

Awesome video! Found it very informative, thanks.

[@dunnadidit]

That’s great Rico! Glad you liked it!

[@Highlander319]

Would the s&q time laps trick be better than the time laps app you can buy in the camera?

[@dunnadidit]

They've both got their pros and cons. The quality will be higher in the timelapse app, but it's a bit more of a pain to set up.

[@obiecolumbus1568]

You are welcome, keep up the good work.

[@dunnadidit]

😁👍🙏

[@BaCunNaa]

Thank for your tips!! Should i get atomos ninja v for 4k with sony a6500 ?

[@dunnadidit]

I don’t know! I’ve been pondering this myself. I had an external monitor for a bit but I sold it because when you plug in a monitor, you lose the ability to use face tracking in 4K. So even though I can’t see myself when recording internally, I have confidence that the face tracking is working. But some of the features and functions of the ninja v are pretty awesome too.

[@FloSquare]

Hey duna un tips en mirrorles si tiras en 1.4 y activas el manual shuter tienes más luminosidad y el desenfoque es más cremoso que usando el elecronic shuter

[@Alex-xo8zm]

Hi from Switzerland Dunna ! Quick question regarding the A6500 for slow motions results in 4K. From your experiences with this camera and for the best results. Should it be better to : 1) Shoot in 1080p (120fps), speed down in Premier pro and upscal in 4K ? 2) Or shoot in 4K (30fps), speed down in Premier pro and keep the format source 4K for quality ? Thanks again for your videos and to keep continue to built this amazing Sony community ! Alex

[@dunnadidit]

Hey Alex! Honestly, this is something I’m still playing with. For a long time, I would shoot 4K but always edit and export in 1080 so that I didn’t have to upscale my slow motion clips. But lately, I’ve been doing a lot less slow motion and so I’ve been working with my regular footage in 4K start-to-finish. In a few cases, I shot 120fps and upscaled to 4K and I didn’t think it looked too bad. I don’t exactly have a definitive answer for you because I’m still playing with this but I would say that if you are using LOTS of 60fps or 120fps slow motion in your videos, just work and export in 1080p (downscaling any 4K footage you might have shot). But if you are only using a couple clips of slow motion and it’s only for KZbin... I’d say upscaling is ok. Hope that helps!

[@Alex-xo8zm]

@@dunnadidit Thanks a lot for your quick answer and all the info. I can see that is a tough topic :) and a future A7000 Sony 4K up to 60fps will solve this ! Maybe mixing 1080p slow mo and 4K normal speed in a final 4k export could be an alternative. Thanks again Dunna take care! Alex

[@dunnadidit]

My pleasure Alex! Thanks for the question!

[@CondorCreative]

Great channel!! I just subbed. Love all the great Sony tips 🏆🏆🏆

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks so much Jason!!

[@ExploringtheWorld]

Great video 👍 thank you for these tipps!

[@dunnadidit]

Thank you do much! I’m happy you found it helpful!

[@EmadArshad]

Another great video !

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks Emad!!

[@EmadArshad]

Dunna Did It you’re going to be the next big thing within this space - I can see it

[@dunnadidit]

You’re too kind!! Thank you!

[@soulforsoup]

Hey I'm curious, how do you mount your Rode NTG2 when you're solo shooting in a studio like this?

[@dunnadidit]

I have a microphone boom stand that goes kind of up and over me :) I use a little friction arm to attach my zoom recorder to the side of the mic stand so I can keep an eye on levels and such.

[@soulforsoup]

Dunna Did It thank you for the reply! Always nice to learn from professionals like you

[@dunnadidit]

No problem! I’m happy to help!!

[@ChrisWoodcox]

Well done sir. Some very useful tips here. Thanks. I appreciate it.

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks for watching Chris!

[@tnreels9633]

wayment! you dunna did it! Thanks for these tips!

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks so much! I’m glad you liked it!!

[@MathiBA]

Hey Dunna, it was a great video, all of the tipps are very useful. in fact i have written them down. I have one question, will the Eye auto focus work on video? i haven't tried it yet?

[@stevekdigitalworx]

Not in an a6500. The first camera for Sony to do that is the A7RIV

[@dunnadidit]

Stephen Nailed it! The only cameras in the Sony lineup that have that feature are the a7Riv, a6600, and a6100(i think)

[@ogleton5]

One thing I've noticed with silent shooting is that the flash (both internal and external) doesn't work, Is there a work around for that? Thanks.

[@dunnadidit]

Interesting! I don't often shoot with flash so I haven't run into this. I'll have to do some digging... Anyone else in here dealt with this?

[@fotocri1971]

fantastic tips, thanks a lots

[@dunnadidit]

Cheers!!

[@superjet-sewercleaningdrai2449]

Ok, I got one for you. can you power the camera without a battery in the compartment using the usb external battery as a way to keep the camera cooler? Still waiting the the 6700 and hoping it puts an end to all this.

[@dunnadidit]

Just tested... no luck, you have to have the battery in. However, since the a6500 I have never experienced the camera shutting down from overheating and I’ve run it on 4K video for about 40 min straight and on and off all day in hot environments too. Maybe they can improve the fact that it gets hot but at least they fixed the shutting down.

[@dunnadidit]

All that being said, there are still a lot of upgrades I’m waiting for in the a7000/a6700/whatever as well ;)

[@joshdiditt]

@@dunnadidit Is the camera super hot to the touch after you record 30+minutes in 4k continuously?

[@dunnadidit]

It’s definitely warm to touch for sure but not like burn yourself hot.

[@joshdiditt]

@@dunnadidit Ok. Thanks. So last question. Should I invest in the Micro 4 thirds system or APSC? Full frame lenses are too expensive for me.For KZbin videos and documentaries and interviews and B-ROLL should I get the GH5s or should I get the a6500 with the Atomos Ninja 5 (it'll be same price for both as just the GH5s).

[@Rhea390]

Could you do this for the Sony a6000 too?

[@dunnadidit]

Unfortunately I sold my a6000 recently, but I may have to hunt one down for this idea! Thanks for sharing it!

[@kiesemedia433]

i liked seeing this video footage. keep going 🤙

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks so much!

[@awillingvessel238]

i've been here since day 1, and I'm surprised how you got 47k subscribers just in the last year. WOW

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks for sticking around since the start!

[@imanes3837]

Thank you so much for the useful video

[@dunnadidit]

My pleasure!!

[@dastreetspart3370]

very useful! good job.

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks! I’m glad you think so!

[@tedeschisab]

Hi ! Congrats on the videos. I loved the color you use ... What color setting of the camera do you use? And in the edition which color do you use? Greetings from Brazil :)

[@dunnadidit]

Hey Sabrina! I use the EOSHD custom cine2 profile usually and I custom color grade. I'll be doing a video on this in the future for sure! Thanks for watching!

[@ericah7305]

You are so amazing!! Thanksssss

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks a ton Erica! I’m really glad to hear that!

[@vohndumdumaya7970]

When you live-stream with a6500 do you use a capture device link to connect it to your computer? Or do you just plug in a certain type of cord?

[@dunnadidit]

I use the elgato camlink! Super easy and really inexpensive too! geni.us/dunnacamlink

[@vohndumdumaya7970]

Thanks! props on the video!

[@dunnadidit]

Not a problem! 😁

[@KahimoandRachel]

Good video mate,,ive learned loads stuff and tips from you,,i will give you a BIG thumps up,,thanks for sharing,,,

[@dunnadidit]

Thanks so much brother!!

[@freshworxmedia1308]

Great video, thanks man. I wanted to ask you. I own my own production company and wanting to upgrade from my current cameras to 4k but within a budget. Do you think the A6500 will be able to handle what I want it to do. Mostly corporate work, events and so forth? Also are there add on's that can you know of that will make the ergonomic of it better? Thanks again for the video!

[@dunnadidit]

Hey Ryan! I think you could definitely do that kind of work with a6500s. And if you’re looking to rig it out a bit, check out smallrig products, they make all sorts of cages and handles and such for just that reason!

[@freshworxmedia1308]

@@dunnadidit Thank man. Appreciate the advice and quick response.

[@dunnadidit]

My pleasure Ryan!

[@rarahealey9337]

Awesome. Defs ganna use these

[@dunnadidit]

Nice! Have fun with them!

[@abhishekgalshar]

I have sony a 6400 camera how can i set timelape?

[@dunnadidit]

Actually I just made a video on that topic! How To Shoot A Time-Lapse: THREE METHODS!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4OtY4Wmfr6saLs