Sony A6500 detailed and comprehensive hands on review in 4K

[@brianwemyss0]

This is the most comprehensive review of a product that I’ve ever seen! Amazing!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

That's very kind of you to say, greatly appreciated.

[@mrsergeylandesman]

By far the best review on KZbin! Very comprehensive and professional! Thank you!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thank you, your kind words are appreciated.

[@ruadapapaia3581]

Geez. One of the best reviews I've seen in my live. And the first decent one on these cameras. Congratulations

[@MaartenHeilbron]

That's very kind of you to say, thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@LegendaryOn99]

Hey just wanna thank you for your detailed content, very well explained.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I appreciate your kind words, thanks very much for commenting.

[@rep10101]

Always enjoy your in depth reviews! Many thanks. I appreciate all the little things you seem to discover or at least talk about that other reviews don't seem to. I also appreciate the way you discuss the menus and show where they actually are (not just talk about) this is great for a beginner like me!!! Have a beer from me

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I enjoyed reading your kind words, thank you for commenting. I'll enjoy that beverage this evening - thanks!

[@rajnandanbaruah]

i have this camera for nearly a month now , never knew its loaded with so many features . Amazing! And thanks for this great review .

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Always my pleasure - thank you very much for your kind comments.

[@GidStambul]

Best A6500 explaining video I have ever watched! Thank you!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

That's very kind of you to say, thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@Chandraprakashthedictator]

Such a user friendly review, never seen someone going through each and every aspect of a camera. Thank you.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks. It is generally what I do.

[@true_the_lens]

Everytime I watch your videos I always feel like i've been to a very good class! I'm subscribing! Thank you for making your videos!!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

A pleasure to read your kind words, thanks for commenting.

[@phillalonde1509]

6 years and still my daily go to camera😊. Thanks again for your review👍

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for your kind words, they are appreciated.

[@vitaliep]

Maarten, thank you for an excellent detailed review. I really appreciate your in depth, old school (professional) review. Please keep it up, you have new avid fan :)

[@MaartenHeilbron]

What a pleasure to read your kind words, thanks for commenting.

[@peachkkt124]

High quality review, love it

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I appreciate the kind words, thank you!

[@chazcov08]

I agree. GREAT review! I just picked this camera up last weekend, and this tells me everything I need to know! Thanks!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks. Always nice to know my videos are useful and appreciated.

[@TheRealDayOnez]

whats a better camera than the 6500 for the same price in your opinon

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I don't think that there's anything that's directly comparable, and "better" would depend on your needs.

[@omerabbas2001]

Very very detailed and informative video. Topics that no other has touched. Subscribed!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks, a pleasure to read your kind words.

[@RichardsWorld]

You sure are very thorough. I like that.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thank you - that is an attribute that I strive to, it's nice to be recognized.

[@esgee3829]

Most comprehensive review for the a6500. Good work. And bonus points for slipping in the Women's March shots.

[@esgee3829]

btw, any way to use remote control app on phone to touch to focus with camera in movie mode? seems only to work in stills modes for me.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for commenting and thanks for the kind words and the bonus points.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I think that's right. I usually shoot in manual focus and I've returned the A6500, so I can't verify.

[@Saphir3000]

Great, detailed review as always! That follow focus test at 14:02 was too spooky for me though... ;)

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks, appreciated. Sorry ...

[@pattyoconn]

Thank you, Maarten. Your detailed "how to" will assist me to further understand and enjoy my Sony a6500! Amazing incites... I truly appreciate you for the time spent to help me improve my Sony camera knowledge. Thanks again.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for posting your kind comments - it is my pleasure.

[@KravingsFoodAdventures]

Lovely to meet you Maarten!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks - yes, nice chatting. Thinking about my next green screen project ...

[@terrybrooks395]

Excellent and thorough as always, thanks

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I appreciate your kind words, thanks.

[@PAULUSRIZAL]

you always make best detail review sir...

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Very kind of you to say, thanks for your comment.

[@PAULUSRIZAL]

hai sir, i found photo capture function when i playback video in my a6500 (jpeg only and with 16:9 only aspect ratio,2,1mp in full hd and 8mp in 4k video) , how to make the photo from this function sharp and not blurry like we use slow shutter speed, i try to shooting a moving object in 4k ,with 30mm sony lens and use fast shutter speed around 1/200 and the result still not sharp like we use photo function?. thanks before sir...

[@MaartenHeilbron]

If your intention is to create sharp photos, you need a faster shutter speed than is usual or desirable for video. However, 1/200 sounds reasonably fast except maybe for sports.

[@OrianIglesias]

This is such a great video. For some reason is reminds me of the show 60 Minutes. Excellent review.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

What an extraordinary compliment, thank you very much.

[@alen2937]

I just got a fairly new a6500, this video pretty much tells me weverything that I would have need to read from the manual. Thank you a lot, quite well explained and interactive.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for your kind words, always nice to hear from a viewer who appreciates my work!

[@sebastiancoronel953]

Great review! As always

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Very kind of you to take the time to comment, thank you.

[@StreetsOfVancouverChannel]

Superb analysis... BRAVO!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I appreciate your kind words, thank you!

[@phillalonde1509]

Thanks Maarten and once again excellent presentation well paced and packed with information.😎. I really liked your idea of M1 and M2 to use with gloves🤓. Initially the 100's of combination in both Still and in Video have a bit of a learning curve and it is worth it 😨.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

A pleasure to read your kind words - I truly appreciate that. It's not just a lot to learn, but it's also a lot to master - knowing when the situation calls for a specific setting, for me, that's the overwhelming part. And that's before I even start thinking about picture profiles.

[@pizzablender]

Haven't seen such a good video instruction manual. Learned quite a few things from this review!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words.

[@bazo999]

your reviews are the best, you tell as what we need to know with the easiest way, even thou English is my ascend language

[@bazo999]

Q: what you think is better for general daily using Canon 80D or Sony a6500, (for photo)

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words.

[@completelystupid87]

I really like your review, even I have no interest to buy this camera. Best channel about photography on KZbin

[@MaartenHeilbron]

How kind of you to say - thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@Sutlore007]

very detailed review as always :) Interestingly, after I have watched this review, my thought about this A6500 changed a bit. It seems that Sony is improving all those adjustable features, metering mode for example. Would be very nice, if Sony follow what Fuji does in every fw update.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks, kind words are always appreciated. I underestimated the A6500 at first too. And good point - it would be nice if Fuji, Panasonic and Sony would start to do some feature matching. At the moment, it feels as if they're not even watching what the others are doing.

[@memoryboxvisuals983]

well put together, very informative. love how you explain and how you show actual example of what you are explaining. please do more and help lazy and stupid people like me. your great man

[@MaartenHeilbron]

It's a pleasure to read your kind words, but please don't call yourself stupid or lazy.

[@pimeto]

Thank you! Definitely useful for me! Learn and found some new tricks about this wonderful camera :) Now all i need is more lenses!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I appreciate the kind words. Suddenly so many new and interesting lenses - Fuji!

[@pracquet]

Thanks for your reply Martin. Yes, I was referring to using the multi metering mode, and then adjusting the 'brightness' of a raw file in post processing, and that that could mean that the combined spot meter/focal point feature is unnecessary, and superfluous.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Always my pleasure. These are all tools in your ability to get the right exposure - which is not always the exposure the camera, or the meter, wants.

[@gothamto2034]

Great video and very informative! New owner of this camera and switched over to the Sony system. It was so nice meeting you at the KZbin Space and looking forward to collaborating with you in the future! - GothamTO

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks, always appreciate the kind words, and always happy to collaborate.

[@Vikingdescendent]

Well done! The a6500 is an amazing premium all around camera that produces superb 4K video and photos, especially with lenses like the Sigma 16 mm f 1.4 DC DN.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for your kind words, appreciated.

[@ShadowLacheisis]

Hi Maarten! As always another great video; it was very thorough and highlights the capabilities of the a6500 better than any video I've seen online. I agree that sony has made strides with this new camera and am quite tempted to get one now. For the next one, I wish they'd add a secondary dial and maybe update the battery (although highly unlikely). The main questions I have concerns the video capture from a video file feature (30:09), is it as useful as Panasonic's "4k photo" still extraction? What type of image is generated? I'd love to see a video on if it is a practical feature for action photography.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thank you for your kind words. You'll get a single 8Mp JPEG image - but remember, it was recorded with video settings (ie. shutter at 1/60). Of course, you could set it to a higher shutter speed, but then the video is weird. Clearly, Panasonic's 4K photos modes are superior.

[@timclark2117]

Excellent video Maarten thank you. The Sony menus seem fiddly, but you seem to know your way around them.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thank you for the kind words and taking the time to comment. The menus do enable a lot of functionality and my feeling is that this update is an improvement - could still be better though.

[@VictorAffaro]

Excellent review , thanks!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

So nice of you to say, thanks for commenting.

[@kimhong2606]

Really Love your video :) Thank you Sir :)

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks, always a pleasure to read your kind words.

[@srilankatraveller4301]

Excellent review thanks

[@MaartenHeilbron]

So kind of you to say, thanks.

[@johnsmalldridge6356]

Great review! Just a little fast paced.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I appreciate the kind words. Please feel free to use KZbin's settings to slow me down, or to pause, rewind and rewatch.

[@AdolfJamesCarloChavez]

@maarten, the one guy who can convince you to buy or not =) another great review.. just upgraded from a6000 to a6500!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks, I do appreciate your kind words, but I’d prefer to be thought of as one of the sources that provides good information to assist in your decision making.

[@kbruff2010]

thank you / great review

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks, I appreciate your kind words.

[@kaiting1981]

Really awesome review, just ordered my Sony a6500 with 18-105 lens. Do you recomend a SD card for shothing 4k and also photography? Thank you and keep up the good work 👌

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I do recommend SD cards - but in Sony models, you'll find that their proprietary Memory Stick cards also work. For video (and fast burst) I suggest a SDXC U3 type, like this: bhpho.to/2kdSfKR

[@kaiting1981]

Maarten Heilbron thank you very much. Looking forward for next videos 👌

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@MaartenRottwilm]

Can You please ever make a video about top 5 vlogging camera's? I learn a lot from your video's. And I like your name XD

[@MaartenHeilbron]

It is hard to refuse a kind request from another Maarten. I will see what I can do, but I will admit it's a challenge to get 5 cameras at the same time ...

[@paolocorradini1968]

Mr. Heilbron, I just want to let you know I truly enjoyed your video. Very detailed and down to the chase! Thank you so much. If I\m not asking too much I would like to see a review on a Sony A99 Mark II Cheers PS. I'm happily subscribed to your channel!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for the kind words, and the subscription. I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I don't think that's going to happen. When I asked Sony for the loan they indicated there wasn't going to be one for loan/review.

[@paolocorradini1968]

Shame on Sony! Lol

[@ronaldmaramis4726]

Great review! If I may ask your personal opinion, if I'm shooting 50:50 between still and video, should I make a move from X-T2 to A6500? Thank you, really look forward to your response.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I appreciate the kind words, thanks! In my opinion, I would not make the change. The X-T2 is a highly capable camera for both - I have one and use it for both, often in preference over my A6300.

[@ronaldmaramis4726]

Understood, thank you so much for sharing your opinion. Much appreciated.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Always my pleasure.

[@scb2scb2]

nice video again, after a few months of use i 100% agree it grows on you compared to even the a6300. One thing i could see you add to your reviews is some good lens options. People who get a 6500 we can assume will get a few lenses over time and i can see you spend about 5min on them.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I appreciate your kind words, and thank you for watching and commenting. I'm working on a review of lens adapters and plan to cover a few more lenses in the coming weeks, so that is a welcome request.

[@dhedc]

Another great review. Thank you. I must say that the options the A6500 offers left my head spinning. It strikes me it is a computer with a complicated interface. I need something simpler. I am going to try the Fuji X100F and see how I like it. The one I ordered arrives Friday. Would love if you would review it.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for your kind words, always nice to have your comments. I think that's a good choice - I did do a preview back in January: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oX-zgaabiKx0b7c. I may ask to borrow it again for a Viking Rhine Getaway Cruise in May and do a more detailed review.

[@frankharis1947]

Thanks a Lot a Wonderful detailed explanation about A 6500 Camera features. I want plan to buy this one. I Appreciate you.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

So kind of you to say - thanks for commenting.

[@kape06111]

Really nice video.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thank you - I appreciate the comment.

[@SoapboxStudiosChilliwack]

Great tips on Picture Profiles

[@MaartenHeilbron]

So glad to hear you found this video worthwhile, thanks for commenting.

[@pracquet]

Probably the best Sony A6500 video review that I've seen, although the multifarious video settings are somewhat overwhelming to the untrained like moi. I haven't purchased the camera yet, and I'm just wondering if you found the spot metering that follows the focus point to be very useful or not, considering that exposure can be adjusted afterwards if necessary?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for the kind words, and the new word - I had to check the dictionary for multifarious - thanks for that. It is useful. I'm not sure how you intend to adjust exposure afterwards? Even if it is possible to make some adjustments to a RAW capture, it's always much more effective to get the exposure right in camera. The A6500 has enough tools to help you get it right - the meter, the histogram and zebra.

[@pableraxx81]

Best review I have seen of this camera and I have seen some. Very useful and specific with a touch of humor. Thank you. One question. I've seen you used it pluged in until it shuts down. Can you used it without the battery? just pluged in to the power? Thank you in advance.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

That's very kind of you to say, thanks. No, USB power will not work without a battery, or even with a battery that has no charge left.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for your kind words. There must be a usable battery in the camera for USB power to work.

[@leapnlarry]

Hey Maarten, I have watched a bunch of your videos as i am looking to upgrade from the D300s i have had for 6 years. Love to see the awesome content from a fellow Canadian though i have lived in Florida for almost 40 years. I want to go mirrorless and i am between the Sony a6500 and the Panasonic GH5, as i want a camera that can do photo and video. The Sony A7r3 would be great just too much $$. I would love to see a video for a old school dslr shooter who wants to go mirrorless and all the advantages and disadvantages of that choice. Keep those awesome vids coming!!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words and that you took the time to comment. I did, with my colleague Paul, do a mirrorless or DSLR video ... but if that's not what you're looking for, give me a little more detail and I'll schedule a repeat visit to that topic. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3TLh6mOnq2srrc

[@SuperDigitalMe]

Very nice review, but which do you prefer, this one or the fuji xt2?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I appreciate the kind words. There is a lot that I like about the X-T2, but that would mean leaving a lot of very useful Sony features behind.

[@scdobserver835]

Excellent review as usual! With regards to the over-heating, I suspect if the camera is outside under direct sunlight the video shooting time before overheating shutdown would likely be (significantly) shorter. Lastly, the 'fun' (Fn) menu! :)

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I appreciate the kind words and your continued support. That is absolutely true - and if I'd been on a beach on Curaçao, I would have tested that - and yes, significantly shorter.

[@scdobserver835]

***** I am not so concerned about the length, but am impressed by how thorough you are with your review.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

You are very kind, thanks for your comments.

[@automat8]

Always very complete Maarten. Thank you. Do find the battery runs out fast when you connect an external monitor and/or recorder?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

A pleasure to read your kind words, thanks. Well, given that the battery runs out fast anyway, I don't notice the difference with an external monitor/recorder. Probably about the same.

[@momustafa321]

Thank you for replying I subscribe to your channel amazing and informative for Videography keep the good work

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for your kind words, appreciated.

[@zacgrimaldo]

Thank you for the very detailed review! When you talk about the USB external power, is that from larger mah battery? What voltage would the camera require, if that was the route chosen?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Any USB power source (like those for phones) will work. The voltage is regulated by USB, and is the same for all devices. Cameras are not more demanding than phones in their power requirements, obviously more is better and will last longer.

[@marywhore1]

Hey very well done, thank you. I find myself wanting a more extensive video just on the filming functionality. Would you be willing to make in super in depth video on filming with this camera?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I appreciate your kind words, thanks. Can you give me a few more details about the kind of information you'd like to have? What would be in a super in depth video?

[@Zobui]

Super informational video! I've been using the a6500 for over a month now and watching this makes me realize how much I actually underestimated it's power compared to my FS7. How were you powering the a6500 via the USB port?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

It's a pleasure to read your kind words, thank you. I was using an external USB battery - which battery registered any loss after powering the A6500 during this exercise.

[@cwjonesII]

Another great review. Unfortunately, you have given me another camera to consider!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thank you for your kind words, and please accept my apologies. :-)

[@maks6796]

Great video! Quick question, I'm looking to shot 3-4 hour long videos. Will it be able to do that with multiple breaks? Thanks!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I appreciate the kind words. Quick answer: Yes, but you have to keep your eye on it, there's no warning that it has stopped, then yes as long as you keep changing batteries, possibly memory cards and it doesn't overheat. For this purpose, I'd really recommend that you purchase a true video camera.

[@KentuckyFriedWalrus]

Hey Maarten, just so you know, you can just put the timestamps in the description to link to a certain point in the video rather than the entire URL. Like this: Overheating: 1:10 Body and Controls: 2:42 etc...

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks! I'll fix that this evening.

[@dudedude4375]

This video is amazing! I'll be rewatching this several more times before I decide whether or not I go with Sony or Panasonic mirrorless. What would be the Panasonic equivalent to Sony a6500?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for the kind words, always appreciated. The equivalent would be the GH4, maybe G7.

[@dewdorama]

Thank you!!!!!!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Always my pleasure

[@Burzcasts]

Hi Maarten, I love your channel ! I remember you giving a tip for the A6500 where you can use the shutter button to stop Movie recording instead of the Movie button. I cant seem to find it anymore. What was the setting to activate that ? Thanks again for an amazing channel.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words. Although that's an option on several recent models, "Movie w/ shutter" was not an option on the A6500. Maybe it will appear in a firmware upgrade. There is a MOVIE button option, which disables the movie button in other modes. There are lots of ways to stop recording - change the mode, or power down the camera.

[@portreathbeach]

Hi Maarten, Great review again. Just one thing, you say about the 'image playback as an afterthought', and you mention there isn't an inbuilt RAW to JPG conversion. Does this mean if I shot in just RAW as I always have done on my Canon camera, I could not review the images on the camera. Would I have to shoot raw + jpeg?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for the kind words, sorry to be confusing. There's no in-camera conversion if you have a RAW file and want to create a JPEG (a feature nearly every other camera has). You can review the images in camera if you shoot RAW, RAW+JPEG or just JPEG.

[@AlMarzouq]

Very much enjoyed the review and all other videos as well. I am planning to buy this camera but not sure what Lens(es) should I get with it. I don't have any lenses and its my first mirrorless camera I buy. I am planning to shoot video and stills of my 8 month old son and take it with me on vacations as well as serve as a family camera. I don't Vlog or share my stills or video online. I initially thought about buying Sony E PZ 18-105 mm F4 G as an all around lens but I am not sure about using this lense indoors as it might be little slow. I also wanted to add Sony SEL35 F1.8 for low light conditions and portrait shooting. What do you think about this combination? Is there anything you would change?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

+Fahad Al-Marzouq Thanks for the kind words. I'd suggest the 16-70 and the 35. I wasn't pleased when I shot with the 18-105. F4 isn't much of a worry with the excellent high ISO performance. Unless, of course, your budget allows for full frame options ...

[@kiranreddy-sg8cl]

Hello maarten, can you suggest best lenses for sony a6500

[@MaartenHeilbron]

The lens I prefer (for crop) is the 16-70F4, but you'll find a bunch of good suggestions at thewirecutter.com/reviews/first-sony-e-mount-lenses-to-buy/

[@kiranreddy-sg8cl]

Thank you.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

always my pleasure

[@Alexrocks1253]

I was wondering if I should get this for filmmaking or something like the G85 or Gh4. I'm hearing great things about both camera systems, but a great meny drawbacks for both as well.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

All cameras seem to have fairly significant drawbacks for video production.

[@Alexrocks1253]

Maarten Heilbron yes. It does seem that way

[@momustafa321]

How do you compare this to rx100 v for video and which one you recommend

[@MaartenHeilbron]

The A6500 is less likely to overheat and supports 30 minutes of continuous 4K recording.

[@KAKA7998]

which one to Buy , in your opinions A6500 or A7ii? i'm planning to upgrade my a6000 body :)

[@MaartenHeilbron]

If it's in the budget, I'd always take the bigger sensor (it will require some lens upgrades as well). However, if you have some specific fast focus needs, you'll be better served with the A6500.

[@KAKA7998]

thanks for your reply... i mostly i used my old manual lens.. like Takumar or Nikon Ais actualy :)

[@MaartenHeilbron]

always happy to help

[@peevzi]

I'm a novice to photography. I'm looking at a camera that i can use for mild vlogging here and there, I also want to use it for photography, mostly landscape. I just finished watching your rx100 V review, its currently my favorite and i've used a mark iv before. Can you recommend a camera? Thanks

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Mild vlogging ... hmmm .... There are many cameras that have a screen that swivels to face forward, (not just up like the RX100V) which is what I would prefer/recommend for vlogging. There are some nice (inexpensive) models from Canon (Rebel T series) and Panasonic (G7, G85, GX85). The second feature I'd look for is a mic in - and both have models to accommodate. After that, it's pretty much pick your price point (and get a lens with a nice wide angle, as you'll likely be pretty close.)

[@infiviral]

Thanks . . . it's really useful . . . Now one more advice please . . . I am a average photography lover... And a6500 will be a parity good investment for me. And I heard lot's of good things about Penasonic GH5 . . . What is your opinion out of this 2 option ?? Kindly help . . .?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I appreciate the kind words, thanks. I haven't yet had a chance to review the GH5, but from the specs it does seem to have moved the bar forward, particularly for video.

[@yogicyberpaint6265]

Wow

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks.

[@ryanb8736]

Does this shoot uncompressed?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

It does not.

[@Tnapvrvideo]

My wife and I thoroughly enjoy your KZbin camera videos. Great information, concise and to the point, and very nicely captured with the camera. Might we tap your expertise. We would like to start a KZbin channel for gardening that includes the Amazon Affiliate links that you are using. How do you create and qualify for this Amazon link? Do we also need a website or can we just have a KZbin Channel? Is the Amazon Affiliate link something that you create when we create our KZbin Channel? Thanks

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for the kind words - I certainly appreciate that you took the time to comment. As for my expertise ... my Amazon affiliate links have not been successful (although I know people who claim to earn a substantial amount). You have to establish the account with Amazon (they have some rules, but the barrier to entry is relatively low) - search for affiliate on the web site (or google) and you'll find the link.

[@Tnapvrvideo]

Many Thanks!!! We look forward to viewing more of your videos.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

always my pleasure, thanks for watching

[@hudsonbob]

This one or the Nikon D7500? Decision time.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

This comes down to some personal factors that I can't judge for you. Both are very good choices.

[@adamhlj]

Oh, now I am wanting to sell my a6300 after watching this!! Maybe I should just get a stabilizer instead.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

That is an issue I'm also grappling with ... As for a stabilizer, that will do a great deal more than the IBIS in the the A6500, and would be a worthwhile investment if you would use it often - remembering that it's a video solution, while the IBIS in the A6500 is really more for stills than video.

[@TuhinTulsyan]

Which one would you recommend between xt2 and a6500 today in 2018 after the launch of a7III? For filmmaking and street photography..

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I would recommend the one you prefer. Both are more than suitable with the right lens. Review of A7 III coming soon.

[@TuhinTulsyan]

Maarten Heilbron i am not able to figure out ryt lens for a6500, looking for fuji 23 f/1.4 equivalent. Also on xt2 I am confused about IBIS as it's not offered. I want to keep the system light and small so that I can carry it with everywhere...

[@MaartenHeilbron]

The IBIS provides little value, certainly not for video or street - it has some value in longer focal lengths in situations like wildlife and birding. Although it's slightly pricey, the FE24 F1.8 comes close. I'd prefer the FE28 f2.

[@TuhinTulsyan]

Maarten Heilbron I am not in for birding or wildlife. I was thinking of IBIS for only filmmaking.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Although there may be some slight advantage with IBIS, you'll need a gimbal or other stabilizer for video.

[@netposerx]

How is the SD card "backwards" an issue. For one, it isn't "backwards" or it wouldn't fit. If you flipped it 180 (contacts on other side) it wouldn't change the awkwardness of getting it in and out. Honestly I don't see an issue with it. Like USB connections are orientated on every device/PC. You just have to pay attention. Would it be better to have the SD card slot on the side? Probably but I think Sony crammed it in there to save space and complexity of the design. And thanks for a great video.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

My pleasure, thanks very much for the kind words. Do you have an A6000 series camera? Have you tried to remove the card? There is a little lip on the front of an SD card to use your fingernail to ease it out. It's usually not needed, but here the slot is so close to the door that it's hard to grip with the fingers, so it is needed. Flipping the card 180 would enable me/us to pry the card out using the fingernail slot. A side slot would be 100 % better. The reason it's backwards - to accommodate Sony's memory stick format cards, which have long been out of fashion.

[@netposerx]

Now I see what you are talking about. Since the lip is on the "wrong" side there is no room for you to use the lip on the SD card. Too cool. For some reason I never noticed that lip was there for that reason. I have and a6000 and an a6500. I usually have to grab SD card by the sides and pull out. Thanks for pointing that out.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks. Would have been so easy to get this right. I find that I'm frequently struggling with gripping from the side - particularly when it's on a tripod. It is however, a minor aggravation to an otherwise fine and enjoyable camera, particularly for video.

[@netposerx]

I'm guessing the contacts inside the camera for the SD card determined it's orientation. But you are 100% correct, that lip on the SD card is there for that reason. Reminds me of USB connectors. You never know the orientation until you look closely. Wish orientation weren't an issue like USB Type C and Lightning connectors. :)

[@MaartenHeilbron]

That's correct, but the orientation is designed for Sony memory sticks, not SD cards. Yes, nice to finally have some connectors where you don't have to try twice ...

[@gerar10s]

Does multi frame auto ISO saves only jpeg or can save it as a raw file too?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Good question! Only JPEG.

[@gerar10s]

Thanks so much for the answer. You are the best!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

always my pleasure, but I do appreciate the kind words

[@laurencegr5338]

Do you think that Sony a6000 is still relevant in 2019 or I should get the a6500 instead?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

In many ways yes, but if you do want a more modern camera that honours the A6000's legacy of value, the A6400 might be your better choice - I hope to review it shortly.

[@Bluepulli72]

the display dims when filming in 4k so you can`t see anything in light environment. any idea?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Design issue, happens on many Sony models. Not sure whether it's to keep the heat down or to conserve battery power. There are lens hoods or loupes you can purchase to remedy this problem - or just use the viewfinder.

[@deeber35]

any telephoto lens (~300mm) options that aren't very costly?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Not really.

[@falented2]

Comprehensive And complete review

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for your kind words, always appreciated.

[@1943klt]

Up to now I have always created my videos with an old point and shoot Canon Legria HF 200 Camcorder which has always given me crystal clear, sharp and colourful film without having to do anything. However, my good friend recently died and he bequeathed me his singing, all dancing A6500 in which I'm struggling to obtain anything like the Canon quality. I do so want to at least honour my friends memory by giving it my best shot, but the KZbin films just don't cover what I'm after. So is it possible to set the Sony up to do what my Canon can do? meaning whether I film relatively close up or relatively long distance, I at least end up with crystal clear, sharp images and I do realise post colour editing is required, which is a whole new ball game again. I'm predominantly filming racing pigeons both inside and outside the lofts which is my hobby and was also my late friends. From what I have researched the lens is a bottom of the range Sony 3.5-5.6/16-50 and so will never give the zoom range of my Canon, but I can live with that.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for your confidence in my ability to assist. I don't know the HF200, and have no idea what colour profile Canon baked into that. I do know that between creative styles (which are presets that can be modified to suit any colour science preferences you may have) and the picture profiles - which provide an even great adjustment latitude - that you should be able to create as good, if not better images with the larger sensor of the A6500. Not sure if you're shooting HD or 4K - you might find the 4K quality, even downrezzed in post, to be superior. And certainly, upgrade that lens, which is likely the largest obstacle to achieving better results. This may also be helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqLUkIFnqcmtpMk

[@1943klt]

@@MaartenHeilbron Thank you very much for so quick a reply and I will run your link a few times to see if I can obtain what I'm looking for. I think the answer to my requirement is that it cant be done on the Sony to just be able to point and shoot no matter what the environment and obtain as good as my camcorder. However, perhaps you may be interested later to see exactly the same footage from both cameras once I have tried to put into practice what you describe in the link? But I do understand if you don't, as I'm surely not your normal knowledgeable user.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

@@1943klt I will look forward to watching your samples.

[@1943klt]

@@MaartenHeilbron Hi Maarten. This first link at www.kdwebsolutions.com/A_Canon_Legria_B_Maarten_C_Landscape.mp4 sequenc is: A my Canon Legria HF200 just point and shoot and I never colour grade B is your A6500 settings but I could not find how to get to width setting wide C is the A6500 Landscape setting which is more like my canon and again no colour grading The second link www.kdwebsolutions.com/A_Canon_Legria_D_Landscape.mp4 sequenc is: A my Canon Legria HF200 just point and shoot and I never colour grade D is the A6500 Landscape setting with 2 pigeons and I can read the ring numbers on each pigeon and again no colour grading I still don't think the A6500 is as sharp and detailed as my Canon camcorder. But am I now so snow blind I can't see the wood for the trees?

[@1943klt]

I forgot to say I filmed in 4K on the Sony and my camcorder is AVCHD

[@tubularsensation]

Hey Maarten, yet another question I have on this A6500, that I'm hoping you can shed some light on! Focus magnifier, I have that mapped to the top C1 button, press it once the red square box appears, press it again and it magnifies to 4.0X, press again goes back into full view, however, sometimes if I press that button twice I get a 11x magnification? Is there a way to set that to the 11x or anything past 4x?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

The additional magnification is available in stills mode, not in video. There are no other adjustments.

[@tubularsensation]

Maarten Heilbron - Thank you, Maarten, you've saved me a ton of time!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Always my pleasure, thanks for the kind words.

[@jackjackjacky7297]

what are the good lens for video shooting on a6500?any example?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

There are many, the best are the full frame e-mount. For the APS-C, I like the Sony/Zeiss 16-70, it's a good all-purpose lens.

[@phillalonde1509]

tips... Long exposure hands free... 1) get and start the free app ' touchless shutter' 2) in manual mode choose " bulb" 3) move your hand near the EVF to open shutter 4) move your hand near the EVF to close the shutter. A watch or phone can be used as a timer.😎

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Excellent suggestion - here's more detail on touchless shutter: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJqaaGmNe8eMnsU - but thanks, I keep forgetting about that cool little feature.

[@deeber35]

is this much better than the GX85 in terms of IQ?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

In my opinion, it would be - but I did not compare them side by side.

[@tubularsensation]

Maarten - I've asked this question on several other posts, and no one seems to be able to answer, hopefully you, or anyone reading this can! On the A6500 is there anyway to see the movie clip metadata? Specifically, I need to see the file number of the clip in playback. Can't seem to figure out how, or if this can be done. Thank you!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Nope - and it would be awesome and helpful (there's an XML file in the directory, which in my mind could store even more info. But you can't see the actual filename either for video clips or for stills. I frequently complain about this, but Sony doesn't seem to care.

[@tubularsensation]

Maarten Heilbron Wow! I appreciate the reply, I was ripping through all these menus frantically looking for this simple feature. This has to be the ONLY camera on the planet that doesn't display the file number. Hello, Sony, yeah, on set, having those numbers displayed really helps for, obvious reasons!

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Not the only, but certainly one of the few - it's less common in video. Canon does this best, with lots of metadata. Yup, obvious reasons.

[@NeverWolf]

I have concerns about the lubricant from the IBIS getting on the shutter curtain. I don't trust the fact that they've now stuffed an IBIS inside of the *same* a6300 body which was already crammed. I would love the a6500's buffer and other features. The thing is that... I feel that I'd be miserable invested in a system with such poor ergonomics. The features are great, but I doubt it's longevity, and I really don't like the feeling of being trapped by the a6500's ergonomics. I really wish they'd redesigned their APS-C body.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Hadn't thought about the lubricant - is that an issue in other cameras? I agree that in general the A6K series is a little small - I'd love a little more room under the LCD and the lens, along with all the other complaints I made in the video.

[@NeverWolf]

It has been in older models with IBIS. There was a Sony A mount camera. If you take one of those apart I can almost guarantee you'll find lubricant on the shutter curtain.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Good to know, thanks for the detail.

[@todaysgrailtomorrowsbeater]

Olympus em10 mk2?

[@MaartenHeilbron]

I have not yet had the opportunity to review the EM10 Mark2. Soon, I hope.

[@mylesdlm]

"Please use this information with good intentions" 😂😂😂

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for your kind emojis.

[@mylesdlm]

Maarten Heilbron No. Thank YOU for being fantastic at what you do! ✌

[@MaartenHeilbron]

That's very kind, thanks for commenting.

[@indysbike3014]

When powering via usb the camera should last until the external battery is empty. This is useful for long timelapse.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

It should. It does not.

[@genghis2510]

This review makes me want to have a go with a6500 instead of Nikon's D500.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Oh dear. Quick - watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5vEnmOwedN4hNE

[@genghis2510]

I know one pro photographer who put up for sale his Nikon mirror system when Sony a6000 came out. I'm not this kind of a pro. I'm still retaining my current Nikon DX DSLRs and lens and might or might no longer upgrade to newer bodies like the D500 that I have my sights on. I might get and test the a6500 how it would complement my mirrored DX system. Nothing definite yet.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

That's a well-reasoned approach. I always hate to hear from photographers who are selling everything and starting fresh - I'm sure that's rarely a successful approach.

[@NarekAvetisyan]

This is the creepiest camera review I've ever seen. From the intro that made me feel uneasy, right to those freaky dolls. Holy crap! lol Still a useful review though. Good job on that.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

While I appreciate the kind words, and understand about the dolls, I'd like to understand what makes you feel uneasy about the intro - can you provide some specific detail or suggestions to help me improve?

[@coyledesu]

🤣🤣 lol

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Thanks for the kind word and the emojis

[@laurencegr5338]

Wow, so this can shoot silently. Now I know.

[@MaartenHeilbron]

Always nice to know I've provided useful information. Thanks for commenting.