Filming an entire wedding with the a6500 - My full in depth review!

[@AnandaGarden]

Big sigh of satisfaction upon finishing this video, for the depth of presentation and for the very grounded, earth-level, working videographer's perspective. "Just do whatever works." Thank you.

[@scottmckenna]

Thanks my friend. I’m so glad you found it valuable.

[@ExplorewithSvetlin]

I am in Bulgaria. Here almost all wedding photographers act as if they are one against everyone, so there is not much good advice circulating around. Through your videos I feel that I have a friend who will help me with everything and support me 🙏🏻

[@matthewleemoore]

Been using that setup for the last year and love it. I normally swap cameras every year but definitely going to keep this setup for another year. Thanks for the video.

[@trailsetter]

I was Nikon user had few D800's and I switched to a6500, I don't have problems with overheating at all, I shoot 4K and I am using it as my main camera for video. Nevere had a single issue. I agree with Scott regarding battery life but I have few third party batteries which work amazing. They charge fast and I also have car charger. So no worries with Sony it is pocket rocket workhorse.

[@scottmckenna]

+Davorin Duranovic great camera

[@simoncrutch5520]

I also don't notice much in the way of overheating and I live in South East Asia. However It's not left recording continuously but still.

[@DARRENDDMPSTUDIOS]

Same here. No over heating issue on my a6500

[@scottmckenna]

Awesome. Glad to hear it’s working great for you guys. The a6500 is a sweet camera.

[@chajaso]

What is the longest clip you've recorded? I feel that at weddings ceremonies last 30+ minutes and o find that too long to record in 4k without overhearing.

[@schuey323]

Great stuff man!!!! Thanks for being unbiased. Helps me cover some of the weaknesses on my a6500. You basically built my ideal setup and I will strive to accomplish those things. KEEP UP THE GREAT CONTENT!

[@curriecinemedia9490]

Hey Scott great vid, I expect you have since discovered this but the Small HD when mounted at the bottom of the Crane, can simply be mounted upside down on its supplied bracket which means the output cord is now on the top right of the monitor making the cord length just perfect . I have two SmallHD's and have them both flipped on my two Crane/Sony Cam combos.

[@cupcakeworksathome8924]

Loved the tip about powering the camera with with monitor battery. Golden.

[@amyhill710]

Literally buying this entire set up, thanks man

[@scottmckenna]

Glad this helped. Use my links if you can 😄.

[@amyhill710]

Will do! What do you think to the 1080p on the A6500? Ive heard about issues with soft focus but is it really that bad?

[@scottmckenna]

Not good. 4k is nice though.

[@amyhill710]

Scott McKenna Hey Scott I’ve bought this set up! Do you use any cranes with this weight?

[@scottmckenna]

I’m confused by the question?

[@alexanderbullen-genis7575]

This is pretty identical to the setup i'm looking into for commercial and personal use. Love this video, super informative. Description jump links (A+++). THANKS Scott!!!

[@scottmckenna]

So glad it was helpful. The a6500 is a great little camera, just gotta watch the overheating.

[@EugenBrinzoiu]

Scott Honest and thoughtful review. I wish you and your family a Happy New Year. Thanks you

[@scottmckenna]

Thanks for your kind words.

[@NickWichman]

awesome walkthrough of your experience with the a6500. I've been super curious about it.

[@scottmckenna]

Glad it was helpful.

[@ajlusmc]

Very detailed and informative! Gotta pick up a SmallHD monitor for my a6500 too!

[@scottmckenna]

You'll wonder how you ever lived without it. SOOO good.

[@Ihsoyust]

Fantastic review and insight Scott. Thanks so much.

[@scottmckenna]

Glad it was helpful.

[@johnolson8386]

Great video, Scott. You have several videos that talk about your recent experiences with the Crane 2. In this video, you talk about how you used the small monitor with the Crane 2 and the A6500. How are you capturing audio when using the A6500 on the Crane 2? Looks like you have been using Rode Videomic Pro in other situations, but are you using in on the Crane 2? Thanks.

[@maf3695]

FYI... there is a firmware that will allow to record past the 29.59 limit. You will need to use an external battery with the ac adapter (dummy battery) to avoid over heating. If you don’t like it after the upgrade you can restore back to factory setting.

[@scottmckenna]

Hacks are never safe. Heard lots of issues of camera not writing to card properly. Dangerous to use on a wedding.

[@microbroadcast]

Thanks Scott, that was a great review, very informative & helpful.

[@scottmckenna]

Glad it was helpful.

[@diceflawless9115]

You just made my decision between the GH5 and the 6500. Sounds like the couple hundred difference for a used one is worth it.

[@9MAR63]

Great Video!!! 3 Questions: How and where you fix the power bank on the cage? How you cam put on the table the Gimbal with camera is you put down the monitor? How long is the life of the Sony battery on the Focus Monitor if you also give power to the camera?

[@El_krux]

Very well done, much appreciated.

[@scottmckenna]

+Sebastian Ahlqvist Glad it was helpful

[@DespinoiuEduard]

Thank you for this presentation, Scott. Now, would you be so kind to describe how you've dealt with the rolling shutter in 4k, please?

[@scottmckenna]

Rolling shutter is typically only an issue if I’m filming fast moving subjects, which is not formally the case on a wedding. Never a big deal to me.

[@wb6804]

Damn. I am getting the a6500 this weekend and this really scared me out of it. You are the first reviewer to be this honest. Ugh. Any recommendations for same price range? I will be doing music videos primarily. Thanks.

[@scottmckenna]

With music videos, you should be fine because you are doing short takes.

[@wb6804]

Scott McKenna Good point! No way I I could take on a wedding yet. You are great at what you do!

[@samvukobratovich2070]

@@scottmckenna What would you reccomend for weddings thats in the same price range?

[@ashl3yow3n]

Using a gh4 + zhiyun v2 atm, maybe in summer or next winter I am looking for a full frame 4k camera, so I can do photography+video

[@andinbriwel1092]

I found these little 4,000 mAh usb rechargeable batteries branded JW, and one of those plugged in to the a6500’s usb charging port runs for hours. If you have all that other stuff bolted on top of the camera anyway, it’s a no-brainer, but even if not it still makes sense. Yeah, but don’t use this camera for 2hr, non-stop interviews. Get a video camera for that. The a6500 makes a great companion to the FS5 or FS7, if you’re an actual video shooter.

[@vincebaldwin2829]

I’m very new to videography. I’d like to get A6000 and invest in some lenses. Will that help me record a wedding or a video boudoir session?

[@armanrespicio3622]

thank you for all the infos brother! it helps a lot. God bless you!

[@scottmckenna]

glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching

[@brianmerritt9631]

Very helpful...thanks Scott!

[@scottmckenna]

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@DARRENDDMPSTUDIOS]

Great review. i agree with you on almost everything except for me i have never experience any form of over heating with the a6500 and 4 batters does suffice on an 8hr shoot.

[@scottmckenna]

It’s not always guaranteed but it happens. Obviously depends on the climate, temperature etc. also depends on 4k vs 1080 and also how long consecutively you’re trying to record.

[@jeremybay7170]

I love watching your videos Scott! Keep it up! Do you have a link for your dummy battery?

[@scottmckenna]

It comes with the SmallHD Monitor.

[@RedNorthMedia]

Im thinking about taking my camera in to get repaired at the sony place out my way, i lose 3% battery every 60 seconds, i dont remember my camera ever draining this fast, i even bought some brand new batteries thinking maybe it was the battery but nope, same thing with the new batteries, i watched the camera lose 40% battery life in 12 minutes of continuous recording at 120 fps smh, do you have this issue or maybe any advice?

[@bjoernfischer]

nice review man! appreciate it! peter bak has also a nice picture profile for the sonys. it's pretty much like the eoshd, but even better in my opinion. and it's a available for free online. pretty happy with it. :)

[@scottmckenna]

Nice. I'll check them out.

[@blakejohnsoncsr]

Your channel has been incredibly helpful btw. Thanks for all the time you have invested into these videos. I’m shooting my first wedding this weekend and you’ve brought up so many good points and things to be aware of that I would have never thought of until it was too late to fix. I’m going to be using my A7sii as my main camera. I’m still debating on what cam I’ll rent for my B cam (safe shots zoomed). What do you think A6500 w the 70-200 or the GH5 (not sure what lens)?

[@scottmckenna]

So glad to hear it’s been helpful. Awesome. I would go with the a6500 if you already have an a7sii. That way it’s even easier to match and choose same profiles.

[@tomcarpnj]

Hey Scott. Don't mean to continuously bug you with questions but I now have two weddings I'm shooting in the next few months and I am trying to figure out if I should make a highlight film as well as a feature film. Do you usually make more than one video for your clients? Like say a 40 min feature film of the wedding and 5-10 min highlight film? Thanks.

[@scottmckenna]

All depends what they paid for.

[@vyshnav5013]

Hey man great review ! But I’m pretty sure the 18-105 isn’t cropped. I have the same setup and found that the focal length on the apsc sonys is actually 18-105 :)

[@scottmckenna]

It’s cropped if you’re putting it on a crop sensor body.

[@vyshnav5013]

Scott McKenna yes when you put FE lenses on a cropped sensor body you need to compensate for the crop factor. This lens, according to Sony should give a 18-105 mm equivalent on a cropped sensor body. I might be wrong but that’s what I experienced. They even classify it as an “APS-C lens” on the brochure I have. Also I compared it to a canon 18mm and I think it does give an 18mm image. That’s just my comparison :). I do not have a full frame camera body to test it out but again I might be wrong .

[@dhardjono]

very nice set up

[@SerhioKozhan]

Great review! Thanks! P.S. Subscribed

[@scottmckenna]

Glad it helped

[@DanielPeacocke]

Im happy with my Gh5 for the time :) great camera for what I need, including weddings! Down the line when I am able to, I'll get some other gear fot different situations like you have here. But im2like the gh5 with the metabones 👌 Great review Scott!

[@HotBrassandBullets]

stay with your GH5 , puts the a6500 to shame

[@DanielPeacocke]

Hot Brass and Bullets I will! Love the camera :D

[@scottmckenna]

The GH5 is a great camera no doubt.

[@tomislavhorvat9818]

Yeah, that metabones puhes GH5 to that lower light segment, works for me too.

[@breezy1177]

What’s a better lowlight in your opinion? Panasonic 12-35 2.8 Sony 16-70 f4 Basically, an apsc f4 vs a micro four thirds 2.8?

[@scottmckenna]

Apsc. Because the 2.8 micro four third thirds is more like an f4 or higher any way.

[@DiegoMarqz]

Can you share the setting for the PP2 to match the GH5??? In This case, you did try to match wich GH5 profile??? Id Love to see the results and try it.

[@PaparazziEntertainment]

I love my 6500 once you keep the monitor open and use an external power source there is no overheating problem

[@scottmckenna]

I'll report back after more use.

[@LosDaniellosB]

everyone says it overheats and drains the battery out when filming 4k. Is the temperature and the battery also an issue when filming in 1080????

[@scottmckenna]

I don't shoot in 1080 so I can't say. I'm assuming it's fine in 1080

[@cameronb4099]

Could you/would you recommend other Rokinon lenses? I was looking at the 35mm 1.4 for my A7.

[@scottmckenna]

I don’t use Rokinon lenses but choose the focal length that’s most useful.

[@HomegrownAV]

You resemble one of the actors in the movie Small Soldiers.

[@luciodanielo]

Hi Scott. Great video. I have the same camera, same mic same Sony 18-105 and same monitor. But Im having problems with the monitor calibration, its not matching the color from the A6500 image from the electronic viewfinder. Could you help me with that? How can I get to match the image? Thanks for your work man

[@scottmckenna]

Thanks for the kind words. I simply looked at the monitor side by side the actual monitor and I just changed the settings to match. Just judge by eye and make it match the a6500 monitor.

[@luciodanielo]

Hmm I tried the same but not much luck. Ill do it again. Thanks for answering

[@mailjabber]

When using any external monitor, don't you lose the "Face Detection" feature of the AF performance? I noticed that on my A6500 in PP7

[@scottmckenna]

+Mail Jab not that I say.

[@Universem2]

What are your first and second cams? Also how does the footage compare to GH5? Could you make a GH5 vs A6500 video for us on the fence?

[@scottmckenna]

+Universem2 sure. Gh5 is better.

[@petercerrato8447]

Hi Scott... The a6500 still overheats even powering it with a dummy battery?

[@scottmckenna]

I didn’t get any overheating with dummy

[@ShaunChan]

With the external monitor, face tracking/recognition is disabled in the camera. How do you deal with that?

[@scottmckenna]

I don’t use a monitor when I need it.

[@Mrcreateto]

Do you switch to the a7 iii ? Fullframe Look, Low light beast, good Video autofocus....

[@scottmckenna]

Nope. GH5's are our main cameras.

[@InstrumentalMotion]

Thanks! This was super helpful as I am in the process of upgrading my cameras that I use for multicam rock concert shoots. Thinking I am going to with a few A6500s to replace my ancient Nikon D5300s. They will be then phased over to B-Cams as I then upgrade to something like an FS5 or an FS7

[@scottmckenna]

Great call. A6500s work great.

[@InstrumentalMotion]

How do you like the 18-105 F4? Looking like that is going to be where I start lens wise when I switch to sony too.

[@scottmckenna]

It’s a good overall lens. It would be great if it was f2.8 but it would be more expensive. It’s versatile though.

[@InstrumentalMotion]

So excited to get my first A6500 when tax returns come in. Thanks for the great review

[@piso11studio47]

Hi Scott, so would you recommend powering with Monitor Battery all day? or with internal? how many mid size monitor batteries would you recommend carrying throughout the day? thanks

[@scottmckenna]

I would prefer powering from Monitor battery all day and switching out that battery once or twice a day. The a6500 batteries last for legit like 45 minutes in 4K, so if you're using them, I'd have like 10 with me.

[@MrRoarer]

Hello there, Scott! I've stumbled upon a pretty rough issue to deal with, especially when I'm just about to shoot my first A6500+GH5 combo wedding ceremony. The problem appears after about 15-20 minutes of recording with my A6500 (with the dummy battery inside, connected to a powerbank) - an orange thermometer icon appears on screen and shortly after the camera turns off, along with an overheating warning. Help! What should I do to solve that one out? :O

[@scottmckenna]

Yes that’s the Sony issue and the reason I got rid of all mine. Overheating is a common issue and there’s nothing you can do with it. It sucks.

[@awillingvessel238]

Is it ok to film with f4 lens? The wedding is indoors

[@scottmckenna]

Sure. It just might be noisy.

[@RustyCoon]

As much as you like to customize - how did you setup your AF parameters and did you change them any during the shoot for different situations?

[@scottmckenna]

AF was set to wide when I use it. Not always using autofocus though.

[@CetrePegues]

Great review. What are your settings when you shoot in autofocus?

[@scottmckenna]

Normal speed, face detection on.

[@CetrePegues]

Scott McKenna ok, but in terms of Focus Mode and Focus area?

[@CetrePegues]

Scott McKenna ok, but in terms of Focus Mode and Focus area?

[@scottmckenna]

Wide with face detection

[@CetrePegues]

Thanks

[@serglu6165]

Just wondering if this video is sponsored by Sony?

[@scottmckenna]

I wish. Then I would have gotten it free.

[@GoProMeetsAeon]

I heard that you cant have autofocus while using an external monitor while recording in 4k. Is this true? How do you get around this?

[@Milziade490ac]

HD EDITS have i got an answer for this question?

[@jeremybay7170]

Hey Scott, what is brand/model of the mount on top of your cage to hold your monitor and mic?

[@scottmckenna]

It comes with the small Hd focus.

[@wlodarczyk89]

Hi Scott have you already tried to film wedding with a6400 ?

[@scottmckenna]

No. Not a camera I'll be purchasing.

[@crestcoasttattoos]

Recording time is much better on a6400

[@blakejohnsoncsr]

Scott have you tried the hack for extending recording past 29 minutes on the Sony cams?

[@scottmckenna]

I don’t like hacking cameras. I’ve heard way to many issues people have had with them. It’s just risky on a wedding day to hope a hacked camera doesn’t fail you.

[@blakejohnsoncsr]

Scott McKenna 10-4!

[@cbflazaro]

so you say that "it doesnt overheat" when you dont record for more than 29.59? with battery inside and screen pushed in the camera easily manages 1hour without overheating

[@scottmckenna]

Not easily. Depends on weather.

[@cezarekk]

@ I have a Sony ax100. Is it better to buy a6500?

[@scottmckenna]

Yes

[@magnat7]

Where are you from? I use this camera for the same thing for about 1 year, and I never had overheating issues.

[@scottmckenna]

Northeast PA. Longer ceremonies of over 30 minutes is where I always overheating in 4k.

[@magnat7]

Scott McKenna never had that kind of problems. I'm from Portugal. Did you have the latest firmware? Btw, I sub your channel. Keep going 👌

[@mali5591]

Hi Scott can you help me please. I have a Sony a6500 using a 10-18mm sony lens. I use the zhiyun crane 2. I dont understand what is going on, but my footage is just soft, its like its not 100% in focus pin sharp? Yesterday I was outside filming the family, f stop was 16, I was expecting everything to be sharp., but everything was still soft. Here is the weird part, when I come home and do just focus testing to check it, its bang on. fine... AGGHHHH please please please help!!!

[@scottmckenna]

Contact Sony. Maybe you have an issue. Not sure what to tell you. Sorry

[@wellstang]

Mo Me did you switch off the image stabilization or oss in the lense?

[@dremotionpictures3811]

Man super informational video lots of great content, but please add some footage or something in your video looking at you for 23 minutes is not the wave. just a tip for new viewers.

[@scottmckenna]

Thanks for being a new viewer. The previous video (that I mentioned the minute the video started) was nearly 30 minutes of nothing but footage :). That's why I didn't show it all again.

[@dremotionpictures3811]

thank you.

[@adhirajkalita2104]

What's the rig cage are you using?

[@theninesquares25]

how the battery info on the camera when using the external battery? how was it through the day? because the batteri info on the monitor is not so specific.

[@scottmckenna]

It’s completely inaccurate which is the only downfall.

[@mervynjack4108]

Scott, which dummy battery adapter have you chosen?

[@scottmckenna]

The one that comes with the small hd focus.

[@seken2nun]

extremely helpful.... 👍🏾👍🏾

[@scottmckenna]

So glad to hear.

[@zrowedaartistviews2278]

Please reply!.... do you use the monitor While using the gimbal??

[@scottmckenna]

No.

[@ChrisParayno]

Awesome. I wonder if this will work with an a7s.

[@scottmckenna]

The cage? or the Monitor setup?

[@ChrisParayno]

The monitor dummy batter setup.

[@scottmckenna]

Oh yes it’ll work. Same connections on the a7s

[@ChrisParayno]

Scott McKenna thanks!

[@adhirajkalita2104]

The gimbal used?

[@jimmypham5521]

I’m pretty sure most of the heat comes from the processor

[@spencerhilbert634]

Does the Small HD monitor still work while shooting in 120fps?

[@scottmckenna]

It’ll work in any frame rate if the camera supports that feature in the HDMI out.

[@garthrules5979]

How did you get the rode mic to work!?

[@tanwk123]

Hi there, mind asking where can i get the dummy battle for a6300 ?

[@scottmckenna]

The dummy battery comes with the smallHD focus. .

[@tanwk123]

thank so much pal :)

[@ryangrodriguez5758]

Is a6500 worth the upgrade from a a6300 for weddings?

[@scottmckenna]

from the a6300 definitely. IN body stabilization, better overheating, and not a huge cost so it's worth the upgrade.

[@ryangrodriguez5758]

Scott McKenna got it. thanks👍

[@ryangrodriguez5758]

Stefan Mihai that’s exactly what Im about to do, stabilizer,cage,mic,18-105 and some other things. All I got rn is a6300 with 50 1.8 and a monopod lol

[@Grey5.0]

Stefan Mihai Do you just use 1 Sony a6500 for a wedding? I have a wedding to film in 2 weeks and I have only the a6500

[@cbflazaro]

heat comes from processor. Dummy doesnt increase recording times by that much

[@scottmckenna]

A dummy battery absolutely improved overheating reliability. The battery is what heats up a lot as well. Yes the processor is what heats up, but the battery is a big factor in that.

[@All2jPro]

Great video... love your footage samples too... I have used the A6300 on a cinevate uno rig as main camera for full wedding 10am to 10pm withe A7ii for b-roll... I’ve done a video showing how I powered the camera and worked round the overheatingon my channel... the heating firmware update Sony released works great... Would you add a single gh5s for lockdown and prep shots?

[@scottmckenna]

A GH5 is a great lockdown camera especially because it’s unlimited recording time, battery life and reliability. No question.

[@All2jPro]

+Scott McKenna I have install the tweets play memories app on all my cameras so they can all record unlimited time with no stopping... I have done long none stop 4 hr recordings with A6300 PLUS 20,000mah power bank no issues

[@scottmckenna]

Personally not a fan of hacked cameras because you’re taking a risk, but if it’s working good for you, AWESOME.

[@dinthisane]

Will that gimbal set up with the added quick release work with the gh5?

[@scottmckenna]

+dinthisane yes.

[@markshirley01]

You mentioned getting your white balance correct is crucial with the A6500 - do you a color checker card or do you have another technique.

[@scottmckenna]

Just eyes and experience. I’m doing a video on this very soon.

[@ronflores7]

Hey scott if you need something custom for the monitor just give me measurements i work at a metal and machining shop.

[@scottmckenna]

Sweet. That’d be awesome. I’ll think about it.

[@ronflores7]

Just let me know. I custom made my cage for a g85 a gh5 and the a6500. I can make it out of aluminum, stainless, mild steal so you can paint it, acrylic, lexan, and uhmw.

[@scottmckenna]

Thanks my friend, you rock.

[@scottmckenna]

How much for a custom GH5 cage? Would love to check out what you made yourself.

[@tomislavhorvat9818]

Yeah Ron, a video and a price would be great

[@AlChered]

What was this video shot on? Why does the focus go back and forth all the way?

[@scottmckenna]

GH5 autofocus isn’t perfect. That’s why.

[@AlChered]

But it seems that you are in focus all the time. About the same happens on a6500 on autofocus at least at 18-105. Background goes back and forth but the subject is in focus.

[@scottmckenna]

It usually happens on the A6500 if you have the autofocus settings on fast. Don’t have them on fast. The autofocus is so good on the A6500 that fast isn’t necessary. Just do it on normal speed.

[@johndus]

Hey Scott, you mentioned the 18-105 is more like 150mm. Isn't the 180-105 an E mount lens? So there shouldn't be a need for conversion right? Thanks

[@scottmckenna]

the A6500 is an aps-c sensor, meaning it’s a 1.5x crop. Meaning it’s more like a 27-150. That’s how the crop factor works.

[@johndus]

Scott McKenna oh! I was under the impression the 18-105 was a crop sensor lens too!

[@scottmckenna]

It’s an aps-c based lens meaning you CANT use it on full frame without vignetting. BUT, a crop factor still applies to it on a crop lens.

[@mrstzatziki]

What would you recommend as an A cam alternative? Have been considering this camera for an upcoming documentary shoot, where I'll be covering pretty packed days similar to your wedding shoot.

[@scottmckenna]

a600 is great for the price.

[@Kero_81]

hey, about powering the cam with an powerbank... does the batterie has to be IN the camera to use the powerbank or can i power the Cam without the batterie inside the camera?!

[@scottmckenna]

It doesn't have to be in the camera, but I highly suggest keeping one in because IF the power bank fails or the cable gets disconnected, the camera will instantly turn off which you don't want it to do. If there is a battery in it, it'll at least keep working.

[@Kero_81]

thats a very good point, thanky for that! =) its really nice that i can use a powerbank to power the camera. i will be filming 99% of the time outdoor, so best thing a new camera can have. the only thing that keeps me from buying now is the overheating problem. i have to get more infos about this before i decide to buy or not.

[@scottmckenna]

If you're shooting 99% outdoors, I would not recommend a Sony at all. Just being honest.

[@Kero_81]

Scott McKenna oh okay, thats interesting. could you explain why?

[@scottmckenna]

You just explained it yourself. They aren't reliable and they have overheating issues.

[@norgerichard]

Thanks

[@dicianumircea333]

What camera did you use to shoot this review??

[@scottmckenna]

I forget. Probably a GH5

[@haxxy40]

"Omg I'm such a GH5 fanboy.. I sold all my Canons and Sonys because they are all CRAP, and will only use GH5 which is the best camera in the world !!!" .. 5 months later he films a full wedding only with Sony =)))

[@scottmckenna]

Yes, for a a test and to showcase that you don't always need more expensive gear. Watch other videos and you'll quickly see I didn't keep any of that gear, and I still have and use the GH5's for everything

[@daveben8485]

which dummy battery do you use?

[@scottmckenna]

The one that came with the small HD

[@theharlemword3077]

Not good enough to be used for a main camera? That means it’s not good enough to use period....I’m taking mine back!!

[@scottmckenna]

Just not reliable enough for a main camera. Quality is fine, but not reliability.

[@theharlemword3077]

Wondering should i keep it. I’m mainly a canon 6DMkII shooter. Bought it to use the 120 FPS video and to give Sony a try. When you say reliable....it’s like saying “yeah the car is nice but it may break down during a road trip. “

[@scottmckenna]

Exactly how I think of a lot of Sonys. Incredible cameras with incredible capability but if you’re shooting certain types of work and shooting for long periods of time, you have to hope it keeps working.

[@motaasefam]

Why don't you use Canon? because of its awesome video AF and Canon's AF is better than sony.

[@scottmckenna]

4K.

[@motaasefam]

Scott McKenna 👍🏻

[@SportFlow]

So many shortcommings to overcome. Better get a c100m2 instead of building a "Transformers" camera.

[@scottmckenna]

Agreed. That's why I don't use the a6500's any more.

[@JohnHenkamGangte]

How's the battery life on the a6500? One day - how many batteries?

[@TheQuadView1]

Did you not watch the video?!? He talked about battery life for like 25% of the vid! haha

[@JohnHenkamGangte]

Alex Wheeler Nah, haven't got around to it.

[@HotBrassandBullets]

Battery life ! lol what battery life

[@scottmckenna]

Truth.

[@DARRENDDMPSTUDIOS]

John Henkam Gangte 4 batteries last me for an 8hr shoot

[@zachsowersfilmandphoto6659]

Failed to say the monitor is $600 lol

[@scottmckenna]

Not $600. Should only be like $350 I think or less.

[@zachsowersfilmandphoto6659]

Unfortunately not anymore :(

[@scottmckenna]

Bummer. Didn’t realize that.

[@perfectunionfilms5061]

Hey Scott, Ive had the exact gimbal setup (V1 Crane only difference) for a while myself, I love it but just a suggestion. pick up this acc www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RTBWHGI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Mounted on handle bars and it allows you to zoom in and out using your thumb. Works great!

[@scottmckenna]

Nice thanks.

[@asmundma]

You need to get A7r3, even better.

[@scottmckenna]

Not for video.

[@asmundma]

Its is better for video as well, and much better for stills. I just got the camera. However you may not want to invest, thats another issue.

[@RyanREAX]

if you got an a6500 for video, theres no reason to not get an a7r3 for video...

[@Universem2]

SerenityPhotos its not any better?

[@scottmckenna]

+Kiywii just because specs show you something doesn't mean it's better. My iPhone shoots 4k 60 and the a6500 shoots 1080 60fps. Doesn't mean the 4k 60 looks better on the iPhone than the a6500. Sensors still matter. A7r2 is full frame.

[@edsbloggingcom]

What a hassle. Not really unobtrusive on a wedding this big packed rig.

[@scottmckenna]

It's really not that big of a rig.

[@jerryb8105]

you drunk in this bro? great info either way but ya sound different

[@scottmckenna]

Tired.

[@Alexander-tj2dn]

Awful screen is a reason not to buy 6500.

[@scottmckenna]

Somewhat agree for sure. It's a terrible screen, no question.

[@ldgprodukties]

When using an external monitor with the 6500 it seems like the face detection is dissabled ? How do you work around this ?

[@scottmckenna]

You’re correct. I don’t work around it. If I need AF in 4K, I don’t use the monitor.

[@scottmckenna]

ALSO, it only turns off face detection if you're shooting in 4K. Which obviously is the only thing I shoot, but I did notice that if you turn it to 1080, it works. Weird.

[@ldgprodukties]

When using an atomos 4k recorder you can set the a6500 to hdmi only (4K output sel) and.... face detection is back on...

[@scottmckenna]

Interesting. I’ll try on the smallhd

[@ldgprodukties]

only works with the ninja inferno here, not with the focus...