How To Use Sony Cameras? Focus Modes, Metering, Manual Mode, Etc..

[@rogerbeltz2370]

Very good and thorough tutorial. Glad I found this tutorial - for one thing, Sony's User Guide sure is worthless. Had this little dynamite camera for several years but just now finally finding out the "wheres & whats" of many of these control features. Thanks much my friend for posting this and being so straight forward and thorough.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Wondering how to use your new Sony camera?? It can be a hard learning curve and in this video I will breakdown all the key features that matter. All the newer Sony cybershot and alpha cameras have the same menu system and basic features. So, come along for a ride using the RX100 III and see how and what the camera can do for you ;) #sony #cybershot #sonyalpha #howto #photography #photographytips #rx100 #sonyrx100 #sonyphotography #sonyphoto

[@georgehnatiuk5806]

Jay, I have the Sony RX-10. Is there a way to use the camera as a real-time video camera and run the output directly into a computer for live video? I would like to use the camera on Google hangouts in place of a standard web camera for doing live video. Is this possible? GH

[@dartvader60]

Jay SonyAlphaLab Legend 😎

[@gabrielalexander2735]

HDR 4.0 EV is just game-changing!

[@ThamizhMusic]

Excellent tutorial Jay. I had RX100M3 for a while and stuck to AUTO. Now after watching this tutorial I am going try the other modes. Thank yo.

[@consuelosimpson194]

Same for me. This has transformed how I use the camera!

[@strokesurvivor8919]

I gotta thank you for doing this breakdown showing what can be used,there is so much to learn,and I’m just starting out, after having a stroke,what I liked here was you so precise on what you want to say, I can understand everything you said ,and that’s hard since stroke. 🙏🙏

[@Jason_Hermann]

Curious how the Sony cameras work in comparison to the Canon, Nikon, Olympus, and others?? Then check out this breakdown of how the Sony RX100 III works, because all the Sony cameras work very much the same. Some offer different features, but the core concepts like focus modes, focus area, metering modes, etc.. all apply.

[@CommiePinko101]

***** Is there a manual focus ring?

[@xXBurntBaconXx]

Christopher Cox I think you can set the front ring to manual focus

[@Jason_Hermann]

Yes, I believe you can configure that for manual focus.

[@WTN808]

I like the fact that you had the display screen right in front of us (viewer) which made it intuitive to understand. Some of the other videos go back and forth between the contributor and sometimes just a parital view of display or "you should know"....well we don't. Thanks!

[@millanisms]

I am so happy that people like you exist! I'm going to have so much fun with this camera. I personally, would LOVE like a 10 hour video explaining all the features in detail, haha :) There's so many features to learn. This was very useful, thank you!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Camilla S Thanks very much for the comments ;) Jay

[@chadmiguel6785]

This video is much appreciated! Just bought mine few days ago and seriously got lost with all the options! This has been very helpful! Thanks again!!!

[@Jason_Hermann]

awesome, thanks!

[@Highgord1]

Just got my Sony RX 100M3 and your video has been such a great help in getting to know this little camera. I had not appreciated how powerful it was!

[@christopherstevenson9737]

THANKS!! Great run down on the key settings of this amazing compact camera. To the point and no b.s. Much appreciated!

[@zabouti]

I've learned enough about my RX100iii that I could follow this video. It's wonderfully clear and useful. Thanks!

[@ChrisColomb]

Nice camera, good choice. :-)

[@zabouti]

Chris Colomb Chris! It's good to hear from you. It's been awhile. I like my RX100iii a lot, especially after getting Gary Friedman's book for it. But it takes time and good videos, too. Now I'm trying to get up to speed with Photoshop. Keeps the mind active! Hope you're doing well. -- ge

[@ChrisColomb]

Hope you still have the mini and are enjoying it! :-)

[@Jason_Hermann]

George Entenman Thanks for the comments!

[@earlfenwick]

I have watched a lot of rx100 videos and this is among the very best. You did a great job of explaining the features and providing the proper context for each. Bravo!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thank you Eric ;)

[@0l0a0r0r0y]

I just got this camera for Christmas and we are going to the parks in Florida in 2 weeks and I plan to give this thing a real workout.

[@Jason_Hermann]

I hope you have a great trip and thanks for the comments!

[@andrew2272kag]

I just got one of these, used, for a trip I'm going on, wanted a small (relatively) cheap camera that I could fit into a pocket or sling bag with a bunch of other stuff. I've never had a proper camera before, just used my phone, but I've also never been on a proper trip in like a decade. This video was really helpful, thanks.

[@Ammonia2101]

Great video. Got this camera a few days back and I'm totally impressed by picture quality and customization level possible. I would recommend it to both beginners and experienced professionals.

[@sharongalvin9433]

This video has been so helpful for me.I have this camera but have not learned my way around it yet.I had no idea I could do so much with this. Looking forward to using it more now.Thank you.

[@arthurcowgill305]

hi jay, this is the best how to use your settings video ive ever seen, ive seen loads and you are the best, thank you.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Wow, thanks! :)

[@Johnbobon]

This is the most useful tutorial I've found so far for this camera. Thanks for the good, practical guidance.

[@RaquelAntaB]

Thank you, Jay. I just bought the rx100 m3 and had some doubts that you have helped me to solve. I'm gonna watch your video till I know it by heart : ) Keep up the good work and many thanks again. Thanks to people like you, people like me can get better at what we do.

[@paulsimon2375]

I only use 5% of the camera feature until I saw your sharing, thank you very much !

[@consuelosimpson194]

Thank you so much for this brilliant video! I have much more idea now about making the most of this amazing little camera.

[@u5T30]

Hi Jay, I finally purchased this camera in 2019! I love the camera and your video was super helpful. Thanks

[@GillBill]

My Budgie Journey hey how is this one for zoom in videos?

[@TomTowles]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video....my RX100 MIII arrives on Monday and I feel like I know a lot more about it

[@Jason_Hermann]

Awesome Tom, and yeas this video should make your life a lot easier!! Please consider joining the forum to share some photos and/or learn more! www.sonyalphalab.com/forums/forum.php Jay

[@MrDieseldog]

Very informative video Jay ,you covered a couple of things I didn't realize and that was worth it for me...thanks for your time in doing this.

[@AliBuchan]

Thanks for taking the time to put this video out. Much appreciated.

[@Jason_Hermann]

+Ali Buchan. Thank you for the comments!

[@RobertLee-ul6uk]

Great details on the Sony menu. The Canon menu and Panasonic menu are a lot easier to navigate through.

[@robertwendel9251]

This is good, man. Sony’s interface is rich, complex, and confusing with sparse documentation. Your video sheds much needed light to get me started in how to use the little beast! 🙂

[@Merocity]

Just got the Camera, And thanks for guys like you!! I felt like a amateur now I'm ready try this out.. Thank you. "Subscribed"

[@Elfsinger]

That. Was. Fabulous! I've just got a Sony RX100 Mk1 and this was fantastic to help me learn to use it. Yep, you have MarkIII but most of the internal functionality seems the same. Thanks Jay :)

[@morgan616yt]

Top guy, thanks for the tutorial. Saved me hours of frustration

[@Jason_Hermann]

+morgan616yt You're very welcome and thank you for the comments!

[@geraldcalifornia5923]

Nice tutorial! I was searching how to star using my sony rx100 I. Its kind of scary with all that menus but your videoa comes so handy tnaks dude

[@enricsoh]

Thanks a Million for taking the time to make this amazing tutorial. It really helps me understand and use the full potential of this amazing camera. You are also a really good teacher - right to the point. I mainly use this camera to shoot video. Thanks again - Subscribed!

[@Jason_Hermann]

***** You are very welcome and thanks for the nice comments ;) I plan on doing more videos like this one with the New A7r II and Also RX10 II possible if I get the time... Jay

[@MommyEtc]

Thanks for this video :) It was helpful.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thank you for the comments!

[@cametientaucoeur]

Thank you a wonderful outline of features! I'm awaiting my RX 100 iii camera. As a watercolor/ oil painter the illustration effect looks very intriguing & most useful. Jeanne

[@wayedk1040]

at about 5:00 you talk about shooting RAW giving you the best possible quality but it will need more work. I'm new and I don't know what that means, what program to use or what else it means. I find that I take blurry images with the camera at times so I would like to know how shooting raw works

[@Jason_Hermann]

Hi Wayed, when I was referring to getting better quality when shooting raw I did not mean focus or sharpness. Raw files when compared to Jpeg files, have more editing latitude when using a image post processing program like Lightroom for example. As far as getting your photo sharp, you will need to make sure you have the correct focus and shutter speed in order to freeze the action if subjects are moving. A raw photo is basically un-edited. A Jpeg file is processed by the camera and compressed so the file size is significantly smaller than the raw file. Therefore the raw file contains more data in the highlights and shadows in particular, which allows for more advanced highlight and shadow recovery when post processing. I hope that helps! Jay

[@geeoffchin]

Just bought this camera, thanks for doing this, I went along with you through the menus and it all made sense.

[@vision-gc4hy]

DANG, this is a fantastic tutorial Jay.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thank you , and many more Sony tutorials on my my main page "How-To" area ;)

[@manriquemora5829]

Dude good job, thanks for sharing, it's helpful

[@burako82]

wow, straight to the point explanation, i see you know what you talking about :) great video, keep up the good work

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thank you very much!

[@Bishop2g]

Wow thank you. Illustration mode is so dope. I wouldn't even know about this if I would've come here. Thank you so much. I will watch this video I'm sure 20 more times lol. I am a noob with camera, but I figured if I bought one why not get the best pocket camera out 😊

[@Jason_Hermann]

+Deejay Bishop I agree about the Illustration mode ;) Lots of fun! Thanks for the comments and I'm really glad the video helped you out. Jay

[@paulbailey6251]

Excellent - plus a genuinely enthusiastic presentation. Thanks!

[@gilbertrios5283]

That was solid... I have some direction now... I'm a photography dummy and don't understand this stuff! Shutter, iso, aperture, exposure that lingo throws me into the Twilight Zone.

[@jeungsasa]

Thank you for your video, definitely gonna watch it more than once..

[@oscaralfonsosanchezmelende7890]

Impressive analysis and very good tutorial. Congratulations !

[@Jason_Hermann]

Oscar Alfonso Sanchez Melendez Thanks ;)

[@weslytz]

Omg ! Thank you so much for this video !! I was struggling so bad 😫 please share more videos !!! I love this little camera but am so confused

[@FinancialCoach4U]

Terrific video - great help! Thank you for putting this together. Have had - and loved - this camera, though I could never figure out how to set my own focus - can't tell you how I jumped with your straightforward, simple explanation! THANK YOU!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Your very welcome and thanks for the kind comments!

[@ChristopherMichaelR]

Great video! I just ordered a M3 and cant wait for it to come!

[@Jason_Hermann]

+Christopher Reyes Oh yeah ;)

[@joelingram3124]

As others have said - thanks for this. Nicely done. It will take practice to get this all figured out for up to speed shooting - but it's a great little overview. Cheers.

[@Guudsturff]

Thank you so much for this, l learned so much from this video! Thumbs up!

[@sski66]

Great video, it's been awhile, happy holidays.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thanks, you as well! Jay

[@TDoggGC]

Great video, thanks for posting it up. Just got a mark3 myself and getting to grips with it - lots to learn! I can't get over how small it is, I'm used to my chunky canon dslr. Thanks again, now subbed

[@Jason_Hermann]

+Tony Richardson Thanks Tony and the camera really is tiny!

[@ariannetadina]

Hi, in 10:05 what is DMF for? Also, what is the longest time the shutter can stay open for those long exposure shots

[@karinsigner9780]

Hi Jay, I'm new to Sony digital cameras (been a Canon shooter since the 70s) and just received my little RX100 IV this weekend. I'm amazed (and also a bit overwhelmed) with all its features (how can such a tiny thing pack so many features?) and was looking for a tutorial, which brought me here. Since the Mark 4 was released at about the same time as Sony's flagship A7RII, everyone seems to concentrate on it and I couldn't find any tutorials/help for us new Mark 4 users, but your RX100 III video was still very helpful to me. Thanks a lot! The one feature I'm struggling with right now is Flexible Spot Focusing. I'd like to keep that setting. Is there a simpler way to access it, without having to go into Functions and select it each time? I've been playing with it, but couldn't find a quicker way. Anyway, I'll subscribe and maybe you'll do another tutorial for the Mark 4 some day?

[@rapaent]

Hi Jay, I just came across your awesome video! I have an RX100V in which I'm going to try out the different settings that you used. Thanks again! 👍😊

[@Jason_Hermann]

Awesome, Thank you!! Also, be sure to check out my other How-To videos to learn even more!! kzbin.info/aero/PLFE32AB0363640EDF

[@rapaent]

Will do...... Does the Sony RX100V1 come close in comparison as far as settings? Thanks again!! 👍😊

[@Jason_Hermann]

Yes, very similar system, just a few different features.. All the fundamentals are the same ;)

[@Ali_o.O]

Great video bro, we still need part 2

[@purplespark8]

Nice video. I am new to photography and I wanted to know what changing shutter speed does

[@nigelb5370]

For me, a new user, that was really informative. Thank you for posting :-)

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thanks for the comments ;)

[@shelleyho9440]

Wow, this is so helpful. Thanks a lot.

[@watch68321]

Thanks. This is an real review of things.

[@florencianavarro9825]

Very helpful!! Thank u 🙌🏻✨

[@Nayson]

Superb work. I've just decided to jump to a 'proper' camera instead of an iPhone and plumped for the Sony as pocketability is still hugely important for me. I've got a lot of out this video on first viewing and I'm sure I'll watch it a couple more times as I play with some of the features of the camera.

[@juliojimenez3669]

Hi thank so much I learn a lot one question can you send photos to social media directly from the camera with wifi?thank you

[@Jason_Hermann]

Julio Jimenez Yes, using the playmemories apps you can do that!

[@serbrider6366]

Brilliant tutorial!! New to photography and would like some advice on settings for moving objects-taking photos while riding my bicycle. Thank you:) I see there's shutter priority!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Shutter priority is the way to go, so you can make the shutter speed nice and fast. 1/1000sec or something like that. Auto/ Scene selection > Sports will also usually do a great job if your camera offers that ;)

[@serbrider6366]

Jay SonyAlphaLab thanks so much for the info. I'll def try it out . Appreciate it:)

[@samacochan]

Very very helpful. Thanks

[@kassiabarbo]

Very useful, thanks!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thanks

[@rapaent]

Wow Jay!! Awesome tutorial! I have the RX100V in which I'm using manual focus for video by using the focus ring. It's really touchy along with needing to rotate quite a bit to find good focus. Do you have any tips for a quicker way to achieve focus throughout the entire frame such as wide? Will one of the Spot focus modes achieve most of the frame? I'd like to add, if I turn the camera off then back on, it looses the manual focus that I spent time on. As you know, time is a killer on heat issues along with battery life on these when shooting 4K. Thanks again for your awesome video! I'm definitely going to archive it. Great job buddy!! 😊😊👍

[@quickfocus5947]

Great tutorial and great camera :)

[@Jason_Hermann]

Quick Focus Thanks for the comments!

[@andrewmarks4640]

The meter mode is dope. Get ur exposure right before focusing.

[@HansPetterOsvold]

A very good Review, Thanks,

[@dennislup]

God bless you for this video bro

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thank you for the kind words ;)

[@rabbeefazle]

Superb Video!

[@Jason_Hermann]

+rabbeefazle Thank you very much!

[@InertiaEffect]

I just bought the mk 1, but this helped me alot, thanks.

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thanks for the comments and all the Sony cameras work pretty much the same way ;)

[@TheFat_Operator]

Great video. I'm a canon guy but sony makes the best high end point n shoots with the RX100. Gonna order the MkIII, don't need the features of the IV or V

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thanks for the comments and best of luck ;) Jay

[@bbheymann3614]

Great video. So helpful. I have a question: The aperture and shutter speed are blinking on video mode at the bottom of the screen and I do not know how to stop it or adjust them. I assume video is always in auto mode? Thanks for your help!

[@dartvader60]

Epic..😁. Thanks so much for this video 😎

[@nvmochdie]

Thanks for the video, helped me a lot!

[@GeekyStuff]

Thanks for this! I just got my new RX100 MK3 and im used to canon DSLR'S, I find Sony a little harder to get my head round, but this RX100 is a powerful little thing :)

[@nkhmd]

learned from you! thanks.....very much

[@Jason_Hermann]

nkhmd Thanks!

[@1650million]

Very useful Jay, thanks. I´m mostly interested in use this camera as a portable, quality video camera, though, and I´d like to know how good it is the AF in video mode compared to your A6000. Thanks mate.

[@JasonHermann]

It's not even close to the A6000 1650million The A6000 has the second generation Hybrid AF technology and a much larger sensor. I hope that helps, Jay

[@bahavamoss8372]

Thank you for explaining

[@Boonoman]

Very useful video, thanks man!

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thank you!

[@peterstreet1226]

Waiting for it to arrive this was agree at heads up thanks

[@Jason_Hermann]

+peter street Awesome and thanks for the comments!

[@LucaSaugeClement]

Thank you for thr very informative video. Could you explain the difference between the 3 auto mod and why didnt you explain the 2 other focus (afs/c # directmfocus etc) please ?

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thanks for the kind comments and just check out this video for that info please: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHuYp6GmnMeXibM . All the Sony cameras work pretty much the same....

[@LucaSaugeClement]

Really interesting ! I know understand why I've been using the dmf. I should be considering to use the other one to point and shoot tho !!

[@tugboat8475]

Great video even though this is used on the mark 3 can I use these settings on the mark four thank you

[@Jason_Hermann]

Thank you for the comments, and Yes, absolutely! Also, be sure to check out my more recent RX10 IV tutorial style videos, because they are very similar as well...

[@hervinah5337]

this is sooo helpful on my a6000!

[@Jason_Hermann]

+Hervina H Awesome, thanks for the comments and I'm really glad the video helped you out ;)

[@jesuisravi]

thanks. I know more than I did before.

[@ahr1031995]

wow just got the mark 4, and that helped a lot!!!

[@Jason_Hermann]

+Abhishek Ranadive Glad to hear it ;) Thanks for the comments! The menus have not changed much at all between the recent cameras. A few more features on the new ones is all... Jay

[@ahr1031995]

+Jay SonyAlphaLab yup thanks a lot!

[@pnotuner1]

It's nice that you have that extra screw for the lab scene. I almost said Loose Screw.

[@mono1342]

Thank you for posting this video.

[@AKgoon82]

Great vid and have used some of your recommended settings. Quick question, when I shoot in aperture mode, it keeps saving 3 versions of the same shot with minimal difference. How can I change this to just one pic per shot? Thanks.

[@Jason_Hermann]

AKgoon82 Thanks for the comments and it sounds like you have one of the bracketing modes on. If you press the left side of the rear wheel, you should be able to scroll through and see what setting you are on. Jay

[@ariesgurl12494]

Sir can you help explain about built in ND filters in rx100 mark 3?

[@dantemajorana34]

Hi Jay: one question about the vew finder. How to avoid for thr picture to blow up when I attempt to focus? I only use it in Manaul Mode and rotating the lens dial confuses me

[@pnotuner1]

Thanks. Hopefully most of this applies to my HX400

[@tempusfugit4545]

Hi! It would be great if someone released a video on how to set the MR for still photography on the RX100iii. This information is absent just about everywhere I've looked. Can you help? Thanks

[@MrDieseldog]

Try this Mike kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZojSZIWOhNGIgcU hopefully this helps, real easy to follow

[@ariewitantra42]

Great video! Thank you, Man. You are awesome (Y)

[@yipaldous]

Jay, thanks for this superb video. Please tell why I only got pictures in jpeg format in the memory card eventhough I had selected in settings the raw+jpeg quality. Btw, the sd card I use is uhs1, u3 64G

[@alfer1010]

Great and helpful review thanks. Question what setting i use for video slow motion, I have an SDSC card? I got M3 Alex

[@Jason_Hermann]

+Alex Franken I believe you need the SDXC card in order to use those features.. I'm not 100% sure off hand, sorry...

[@alfer1010]

Hi Jay thanks for the reply i got an SDXC card but i don't know which my setting are now XAVC S but then i have to choose 50p 50M 25P 50M or 100P 50M and this is don't know Greatings Alex

[@Jason_Hermann]

I use the 24p in the USA, so that would be 25p in your case. The 50p and 100p is for higher frame rates and allows for slowing down the video in post processing.

[@alfer1010]

+Jay SonyAlphaLab Thanks for you time you help me an lot

[@toniroberts6395]

Hey Jay! Thanks for your GREAT teaching! I hope you can help me with this: A 'pro' fiddled with my settings when the moon eclipsed!! Ever since I have problems with Intell Auto only focussing in one area whereas I need most of say an interior shot to be in focus. Is that an easy fix?? Thanks a mill. ;-)

[@Jason_Hermann]

Hi Toni, It sounds like the cameras focus point got changed, but I didn't think you could do that in intell Auto Mode. Basically you want the focus set to wide mode, so it sounds like the camera is automatically picking a point to focus on. Which camera specifically are you using?

[@drdunk1323]

I have had this camera for about a year and only have used it a few times just in the auto mode ! I would really like to learn how to take night pictures of the moon etc ! Any tips you might be able to help me with ! I’m a beginner lol Mark

[@Jason_Hermann]

For moon photos I would set the camera to spot metering mode. This will expose for the currently in the night sky. If you use average metering mode, the moon will most likely be way to bright. I would also use the center focus area to limit the amount of focusing the camera will do.