Sony a6000 Camera Modes Explained!

[@DSCB22]

It’s 2024 and these videos are still helpful.!! Thank you.!

[@kyletaggart]

Thanks for checking them out in the year 2024!

[@pinikpikantv3555]

Coming from 7R3 and wanting a smaller form factor. Just got a used 6100 it’s successor and is definitely not a slouch. I am liking it more now than the FF. Attached my FF lenses on it and gives me definitely great range at 24 MP rather than 18 MP from Super 35 from 7R3. I found a 6000 for 250$ with 16-55 and now I am thinking to try it as I got 3 extra batteries for the 6100. Definitely better feel after learning tons on experience. FF is not always better than apsc. I am just a hobbyist but came long way and now going back to older models to look for the minimalist gear.

[@kyletaggart]

@pinikpikantv3555 small size too! Whatever works for you. FF is amazing, but APSC can ack a punch in a great form factor.

[@GeekMarathon]

Just got a a6300! This video is very helpful!

[@almightyri1757]

I know nothing about photography but just bought this camera. Now I have to learn. Excited.

[@kyletaggart]

All the excite!!!

[@user-eliasx]

@@kyletaggart How is it going so far? :D

[@ponchomkr]

Hey man I just got the a6000 for Christmas and I can't thank you enough for existing as a channel. You're definitely going to be very beneficial to my learning of my new camera or just photgraphy in general. Thank you so much!

[@kyletaggart]

thanks and I'm happy to help!

[@djo9792]

This has been my favorite video about sony a6000 so far

[@kyletaggart]

Thanks so much!

[@sonicleaves]

I've had my SonyA6000 since Christmas 2016 and I never figured out how to use it properly until now! I always relied on Auto everything but now I know so much because of your videos, THANK YOU!

[@kyletaggart]

Comments like this make my day!!!

[@Ava-yj7vt]

Super helpful! Just got my a6000 today and this helped a lot!

[@kyletaggart]

Perfect!!

[@raeginem]

hikyletaggart Thank you for the video! @Ava I just got mine this weeks

[@kyletaggart]

Congrats!

[@flpanhandler7749]

Looking to get this very soon. How do you like this camera so far?

[@mikeanderson2152]

@@kyletaggart im a new beginner and considering getting this camera. I want to get into taking pictures at sporting event's. Football volleyball ect what settings would use on moving athletes

[@Fausto_moh]

i just go tthis camera and had little to no idea what all the dials did but this actually cleared up 99% of all my questions. the rest is up to me just messing with settings and whatnot.

[@kyletaggart]

PERFECT! so happy this helped a new sony a6000 owner!

Thank you so much for doing this series. You’re the main reason I finally purchased this camera. It’s my very first professional camera after filming with my iPhone for years. Thanks so much!!! 🙌🏾

[@kyletaggart]

No problem at all! Glad you enjoy the content. 😎

[@mariusmvs550]

This video came perfectly. Yesterday I’ve bought a A6000 and being a beginner it helps me a lot. Thank you .

[@kyletaggart]

This is awesome to hear! Thanks for checking it out

[@mariusmvs550]

It is not easy to start but I am exploring and learning to do my best. From smartphones to mirrorless camera it is a challenge.

[@gganal]

Just got an a6k and starting my photography journey and found your channel to be extremely helpful. Thanks so much!!

[@kyletaggart]

I love for these comments. Thanks so much!

[@beardedraleigh1649]

Just got an a6000, your videos are awesome and easy to follow, thank you for what you do.

[@kyletaggart]

Thanks so much! This makes me incredibly happy to hear!

[@flpanhandler7749]

How do you like the a6000 so far? Looking to get it in Nov if sales are right?

[@HensleyDesign]

Just bought my a6000 and I've been looking for a video to help me get started. And you NAILED IT! So, thank you. 👍

[@kyletaggart]

So happy this video has been helpful!

[@charleshill9100]

Funny you didn't mention the pic effects , because that's one of my fav settings. I like the way it can change a photo to look like a painting. I don't do much computer editing *. I did find a piece that focuses on that picture effect mode.

[@flpanhandler7749]

Looking to get this camera soon. Your description of these modes were very helpful. I will be back more and more. Thank you for sharing.

[@christopherrojas2396]

Thank you I was struggling with manual mode until now

[@kelmfh1]

I'm another in 2024 learning a lot with your videos (here in Brazil), next week my Sony 6000 arrives

[@kyletaggart]

So cool to hear!

[@robincressy42]

thank you! great info. Just learning my Sony a6000, and am shooting an event tonight.

[@marialinsao2985]

Thank U for this video! I haven’t used my A6000 for awhile, and I am inspired to start using it again 😊🙏🏽

[@kyletaggart]

Awesome!! Anytime 😄

[@siuwyyy]

Hi man.. i just got my a6000 today.. thanks for ur tips, now i understand everything about it... cant wait to use it❤

[@kyletaggart]

No problem, thanks for watching, enjoy!

[@davidcervini5187]

Thank you!! I will be back! Appreciate your help.

[@kyletaggart]

Thanks David! Videos come out every week! 👍🏻

[@rickcastaneda8789]

Kyle, your videos on the A6000 are very helpful. I'm now retired and this is my first mirrorless camera. I have added three lens. Kit lens 16-50 OSS, Sony 35/1:8 OSS and a Samyang 12mm/1:2 manual. On the way is a DJI SC. I think I'm set for a while now. It not the most current stuff but still should be great for learning on.

[@kyletaggart]

Happy retirement! Glad my videos are helpful 😃

[@stingylizard]

@@kyletaggart What Rick said. We came to thank you for hooking us w valuable A6000 info from about a year ago,and here we find yet another somebody saying thanks. This video in particular explained the modes in a way that was quick to grasp. Us OG's can appreciate that--Cheers!

[@kyletaggart]

Anytime Ken O. If you ever have any other questions simply comment on a video or DM me on Instagram! 👍🏻

[@martessteven]

Omg its 2019 and I’m planning to buy one 😭 I’m so excited

[@kyletaggart]

You should be! It’s a great camera. Great value!

[@JMarqz]

I bought one some weeks ago and today I started to learning. Is a great camera to start

[@lewR600]

Great video, was looking ages for a first camera as i'm a complete beginner. Really wanted to get into automotive photography, after loads of searching, i decided to get a used A6000 with a 1.8 50mm lens as the price was just very decent & in basically new condition. Camera has been sitting in my desk for last 2 months as when i got it, i thought this seems abit daunting. After watching your video, it's made life alot easier and now i know some decent basics to just go out and give it a try etc. Very happy man now

[@cobaltbluearts]

Very helpful, I've had this camera for a few years but have not really grocked it!

[@kyletaggart]

Happy this helped! 😊

[@thesolid9091]

This was the best and quickest modes review. thnx a lot

[@kyletaggart]

no problem! :)

[@samuelchristiano653]

Thanks a lot mate! i just bought my second hand A6000 and all your videos helps me a lot.

[@kyletaggart]

Makes me happy to hear that! Have fun mate!

[@robertgillespie7016]

Thank you. That made more sense then most the videos out there.

[@kyletaggart]

Awesome

[@jos.4276]

Exactly what I needed. Bought one this spring and have wanted to know what the settings meant. This camera's very different from my previous Canon and Pentax SLR/DSLRs.

[@kyletaggart]

Glad I could help! 😊👍🏻

[@XhanzX2626]

Love your video's bro but have to make a little comment. In the P mode the camera will do everything automatically but you still have to freedom to change the shutter speed and aperture.

[@Ls3Atomicvette]

Thank you for your continued a6000 videos

[@kyletaggart]

Thanks for your support!

[@mariamercedes401]

Hi there! Thank you for the video! I've had my A6000 for over a year now and i'm ready to start using it!

[@kyletaggart]

Get out there and start shooting!

[@lizbethdavila8571]

Just bought this camera and needed some guidance!! Super easy to follow and enjoyed your energy!! Thank you!

[@kyletaggart]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it Lizbeth!

[@swing8]

In my very limited testing I found Intelligent Auto to be better than Superior if you're not shaking around a lot. I agree with others - if the batteries sit around they drain to empty so you pretty much have to leave them on the charger...and you may want 2-3 of them.

[@mallorcastars]

Def do more on beginners these videos really help me with my new Sony a6000. Thank you!!!

[@kyletaggart]

Thanks Amber! What’s something you’d like me to cover?

[@impalakid]

Thanks Kyle!! Your videos have helped me so much. I am enjoying the hobby so much more thanks to you!!

[@kyletaggart]

That is awesome to hear, thanks for checking my videos out!

[@JakexGaming]

How about a video about dog photography tips using the a6000? Just got my a6000 the other day and will primarily be using it to take pictures of my dog!

[@kyletaggart]

Haha I do a ton of that! That’s probably a great video. Checkout my Instagram for some dog pics!

[@manikenpachi2760]

Thank you so much! Just got me a Sony 6000! Your channel is amazing

[@kyletaggart]

Happy to be of assistance 😊

[@massachusettsprepper]

Congratulations on the sponsorship. And some excellent tips on all of the settings for sure. Thanks for sharing brother.

[@kyletaggart]

Thanks Prepper!!

[@pixie435]

Thanks Kyle. I bought one & then didn’t know where to begin. I love your style. It’s easy to understand what you’re trying to show/say.

[@nnygem]

Incredibly helpful! Thank you 😊

[@kyletaggart]

Happy to help! 😊

[@davidboston8839]

How to import video recordings from the sony alpha a6000 mirrorless digital camera onto a 2019 dell inspiron 5000 series laptop? I hope this channel grows tremendously

[@kyletaggart]

A usb SD card adapter, or you can use a micro usb cable from camera to laptop to transfer files. I’d suggest getting an SD card adapter.

[@timhofer152]

Great video! Got camera two years ago but have been poorly motivated at getting into using it BUT after watching your video on mode settings, I am ready to get this camera going! Holiday time...I better get the dust wiped off! Thanks for you awesome video!

[@kyletaggart]

Awesome to hear Tim! Thanks for checking this vid out!

[@KyBudd]

Excellent! Second day with my A6000 and you cleared up so many questions I had. Thank You.

[@kyletaggart]

Amazing! Don’t hesitate to ever ask any question on the channel.

[@360icon]

Thank you for about the pano direction arrow setting!

[@tanmoynath3343]

Superb bro! Really helpful.. thanks ..Love from India

[@kyletaggart]

Thank you!! ✌🏻

[@cjbronxny1]

Cool video. Do you have a video on inexpensive auto lenses for the Sony a6000

[@kyletaggart]

I don’t, that might be a good video idea.

[@sameejo92]

omg this was so incredibly helpful thank you so much!

[@kyletaggart]

Happy it helped!!

[@miraek]

Thank you for explaining this! And your dog is so cute!

[@kyletaggart]

Double thanks!! 😊

[@franlo1560]

So happy that I stumbled across your tutorials, so helpful...Thank you, feeling confident!

[@kyletaggart]

AWESOME! thanks for stumbling by!

[@BrenanaPeel]

You are so helpful I love your videos so much. Thank you for actually showing what you mean and explaining it in detail for beginners 💗

[@kyletaggart]

Aw thanks!!! Glad to help Brenana!

[@HomesBySara]

Thank you, this was super helpful! I am waiting for my a6000 to arrive and wanted to learn more about it.

[@kyletaggart]

Happy to help Sara!

[@mdcastle]

So I use the "P" mode probably 90% of the time. I'm not good enough to look at a tree and decide "Oh, F5.6 at 1/200th of a second seems about right". Putting it in "P" the camera makes a decision what it wants to do and then I can either go with it or override one or more settings.

[@MrUpaul2]

Just got an A6000. My first proper camera. Your videos are so helpful so thanks. I take mostly photos of bands I book for charity gigs and always post in black and white. Will I shoot in black and white or edit after. I have been using Raw/ jpeg mode. Any suggestions for shooting gigs especially with low light would be cool. Thanks again 👌😎

[@kyletaggart]

Invest in a lens rather than the kit lens! depends on what type of events, but an f1.8 will open up a new world of possibilities! also thank you so much!

[@lesterlegaspivlog321]

Very informative sir, I learn more how to use my a6000 thank you for this content and tutorial 💪

[@kyletaggart]

Awesome! 😊

[@lesterlegaspivlog321]

Thank you sir

[@lesterlegaspivlog321]

Actually I'm still watching your some videos about a6000 😁

[@621add]

Love the examples/usage cases you gave for the S and A modes!

[@kyletaggart]

Thanks! Glad it helped 😊

[@fifi9945]

Thank you so much. I’ve watched this video many times to help me get my head round my new camera.

[@kyletaggart]

Perfect!!!

[@michellewelch6013]

Not a newbie, but I learned some keen stuff! Thanks Kyle! You’re the best!

[@kyletaggart]

Sweet!! Thanks Michelle!

[@edwardpnts]

Thanks… Your Awesome 🏆

[@gerandycarmona774]

Great video, I am buying this camera soon and I feel like I learned alotjust watching this.

[@kyletaggart]

Thanks so much! Checkout more from my camera basics playlist. I also have a tips and tricks series about the camera too. I have links in the description for all the gear I use. ✌🏻

[@douggoodrich7296]

You do an amazing job of explaining everything! Good on ya!

[@kyletaggart]

thanks so much!

[@cowboyyoga]

Thank you for this video... yes it was real basic, but you covered two details that nobody else in my group of videos to learn about this camera had covered. I had to do some pretty serious searching to find you! Yeah ))) Thanks to you, I am there!!!!!

[@kyletaggart]

Got lots of a6000 stuff! Glad it helped

[@sarsowka]

Your Videos are a great base to start with shooting!

[@kyletaggart]

Thanks so much!

[@TheVortexLee]

I just picked it up yesterday. Time to create!

[@kyletaggart]

Yes!!!! Video or photo?

[@TheVortexLee]

hikyletaggart video for the most part.

[@kyletaggart]

Nice! Enjoy it!

[@darksideemt]

Great job as always! I totally agree with Kyle and if you are new, try to get good with aperture priority mode and then go from there.

[@kyletaggart]

Thanks Travis! Thanks for checking out the vid even if it’s for beginners.

[@elcesarrd1334]

Thanks I have learned

[@7michaelwright]

Can you do more on movie mode?

[@emohippie3]

perfect timing I just bought this camera today haha

[@kyletaggart]

Haha nice!!!

[@jwrightserio]

So great - thanks for this! Had this camera since 2016 and now I’m finally using properly - also recently bought the 18-135 lens so loving getting to know the camera and lens properly thanks to your videos! 👍👍

[@kyletaggart]

Amazing! Love the 18-135. Great zoom lens! Got a bunch of lens reviews comin!

[@jwrightserio]

hikyletaggart ah nice! I’ll keep an eye out on those for sure! Keep up the great work!

[@ruthbehm1226]

Do you have a video about how to connect the camera to a desktop computer?

[@kyletaggart]

I do not. But should be micro usb cable to computer and then you can access it just like you would if you plugged in an SD card or external hard drive. I’d suggest getting a usb SD card reader.

[@pbwi9756]

Hi Kyle I - I found that using the MR mode is convenient for my video movie settings. ( 1) I use fir jpg fine; 60 FPS, 16:9 (2) I use for 24fps all other settings the same and (3) I keep at Aperture mode at 3:2 RAW for quick access and the adjust accordingly if needed. I just started with the movie mode so just learning. Would love if you taught more about video making.

[@pbwi9756]

P.s. I also use neutral setting at -3, -1, -2 for th movie settings vs the Stand for photos.

[@kyletaggart]

I’m not the best at it, well besides KZbin videos. But I’d like to make more videos on cinematography as I get better at it.

[@ckdesignlab]

Great tut as always. MR is great for video settings for me on the a63000. I have one for 4K at 60fps and another for 1080p at 120fps

[@kyletaggart]

Oh nice! Thanks for the tip Chris

[@ckdesignlab]

@@kyletaggart Honestly, you are probably the best content creator for Sony Alpha cameras. I love your videos. Cody Blue and TechnologyMafia also make really good videos but your tutorials are always very helpful.

[@kyletaggart]

That’s an incredible compliment!! Thank yiu

[@femkevanwijck2798]

This video is so amazing! I have my Sony Z6000 for quit some time now bit this is really helpful! Please keep making videos for starting photographers, you are doing great :)

[@kyletaggart]

Thanks so much!!

[@RedDeltaProject]

Great explanations, thanks for clearing up a lot of the confusion I’ve been having. 🙏

[@kyletaggart]

Happy this helped!

[@derekwalk6047]

Another awesome video. I know a lot of pros that use aperture priority mode 90% of the time. I guess different strokes for different folks. Keep’em coming.

[@kyletaggart]

Thanks Derek! And yep, much more planned!

[@wanakmal1259]

Good stuff, well explained. Kudos

[@kyletaggart]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

Love it kyle! Great job explaining it

[@kyletaggart]

Thanks for poppin in bruh. 💪🏻

[@acterene1]

Yes, Very helpful and clear. Thanks!

[@20robertang]

Always enjoyed your video, can’t get enough of inputs on a6000.. me myself have not discovered all other features of this great camera. Thanks, Kyle. Tc

[@kyletaggart]

As always I appreciate your support! Thanks man

[@tiyassarkar4077]

Hey man, your videos are awesome..., what lense i should buy for street photography??

[@priyanshjain7147]

Tiyas Sarkar Try 50mm 1.8 or if your budget is more then you can invest in 16mm or 35mm 1.4

[@kyletaggart]

A good first lens is the Sony 50mm f1.8, a great street photography lens is the Sony 35mm f1.8, but it’s more expensive. The Sigma 30mm f1.4 is also an excellent choice for street photography.

[@tiyassarkar4077]

Thanks for your feedback 😊👌

[@brettost2385]

Always awesome to see these videos, keep it up!

[@kyletaggart]

🙌🏻😊🎬

[@rahulthevar5639]

Amazing video brother, clean and simple! 👍 Thank u

[@kyletaggart]

Thanks bro!

[@byorulmaz]

Million thanks for this video.. When using automatically should I choose intelligent or superior Mode for the best result?

[@TheDansonT]

Learned SO much from this vid. Any chance you could release a vid about using additional attachable lenses to the Sony Omega?

[@kyletaggart]

Sony omega? You mean the a6000?

[@TheDansonT]

hikyletaggart *derp* I just realized what I typed. Yeah, I own an a6000. My friend gifted me the camera along two additional attachable lens of (differing length). I would like to know why and when I should use them.

[@kyletaggart]

Well the focal length has a couple reasons for different situations. A wider focal length (lower number) for a bigger scene, a longer focal length (higher number) for a tighter view. Also wider lenses so better close up. Longer lenses compress the background more (bokeh/blur). A 50mm on the a6000 is a great Portrait length. 35mm is well suited for a lot of things, street photography, portraits, travel, and a 16mm is good for landscape, Astro, architecture, ect.

[@twinkie1773]

Hey Kyle, I'm back lol. I wanted to knw if you have a video explaining the difference on using a "fe" lens on the a6000 or a6300? Thanks in advance 🙏🏾 🙏🏾 🙏🏾

[@guystokes454]

I recently brought the FE 28-70MM which is a F/3.5-5.6 lens. The lowest mine goes wide open is like F/4.5, I think it does that because it is on a crop sensor body and it's not using its whole cut out (the back of the lens) space is the reasoning why it's a completely one whole F/stop down. Now I hope I explained that last part good. The 28-70MM is a really great lens to start with (especially for the price point) if you are thinking about going FF in the future. It has became my native Sony goto lens in my collection. (16MM, 18-55MM, 55-210MM). Good luck!

[@twinkie1773]

@@guystokes454 thx you. I bought a fe 1.8 50mm lens from the pawn shop for my a6300. Then saw something saying that "FE" are full frame lense, thought to myself dam I bought I bought the wrong lense. I appreciate the response.

[@jaystedutro6664]

How do you play the videos that you record on your camera ?? How do we view any of the videos we took?

[@kyletaggart]

The button at the bottom that looks like a “play” button. Then use the center button to play / pause, and the left and right to teeing / fast forward.. Also if you. If you can only see the photos and not videos, go to menu, then I believe the tab with the play button, and then go to folder view, and choose the video folder. You’re looking for VIEW MODE. Then you’ll be able to see the videos!

[@lentrappe3309]

great explanation

[@kyletaggart]

Thanks Len!

[@gewww24]

Hello! If you get the file transfer (imagingEdge app) to work after updating to ios13, pls share a video on how, please? Thanks in advance!

[@kyletaggart]

Yeah it’s not working. Not sure if it’s going to be a fix in the next iOS release, or if Imaging Edge app will be updated.

[@fitnessandsurvivaltactics9878]

Thanks, Bro! That was extremely informative and helpful, too!

[@kyletaggart]

anytime! thanks for watching

[@swing8]

I really needed this.

[@kyletaggart]

Awesome to hear Steve!

[@arunod4299]

Very helpful Thank you !!!

[@koz3537]

Hi! Great video! Question- Once I select a scene, how do i change to a different scene selection? 🤷‍♀️Thanks!

[@graceli3049]

Nice video. I currently have been shooting with the lens kit for almost a year now. I do portraits and I take it with me when I hike and travel. Any recommendations for a new lens? There's so many options out there!! Thanks

[@kyletaggart]

1. Sony 50mm f1.8 2. Sony 35mm f1.8 3. Checkout the Sigma lenses as well. I also have some recommendations here: kit.com/hikyletaggart/sony-a6000-lens-recommendations

[@karenbibby8691]

Another fantastic video!

[@kyletaggart]

Thank you!!

[@giovannimoraisteixeira5781]

Excellent video! Great stuff! If you don't mind my asking: what Gimbal Stabiliser would recommend (if any)? Also: If you can recommend one (just one) extra lens to this camera, what would that be?

[@kyletaggart]

I’m not super familiar with gimbals. But I know tons of people love the weebil lab one (newest one). Also the lens question, I guess if you could only have one, it would be the 16-55 f2.8. Very pricy though. Or 18-105mm f4, less pricy. If we are talking a fixed focal length I’d go Sony 35mm f1.8.

[@giovannimoraisteixeira5781]

@@kyletaggart Thank you very much Kyle for the super prompt reply! I'd just bumped into this video when I then realised you've created a whole universe around photography. I need some time to catch up! :) Thanks again! Congrats for the awesome job!

[@tonyb8387]

This is outstanding!

[@kyletaggart]

Thanks Anthony!

[@dawnhirst7219]

2020 and just bought this

[@two_legit1832]

Great video for beginners man! Personally, I'm still waiting for that steel wool video ;)

[@kyletaggart]

Hahah one day!!

[@hazelong3080]

Please do recommend a good compatible external microphone for a6000. Thanks.

[@kyletaggart]

This is what I do: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2W8ZoOih9Wpepo Or look at Sony’s microphones. They do have some hot shoe microphones.

[@Hairoreyes08]

Thank you man , you always have good tips.

[@kyletaggart]

Anytime! I sincerely appreciate you checking this out!