Sony a6100 Setup Guide for Photography & VLOGGING | BEST SETTINGS + Accessories [TIMECODES]

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Recommended Accessories
SanDisk 64GB Card: geni.us/Ji2nkey (Amazon)
Extra Batteries: geni.us/n7AX4 (Amazon)
Mic Relocator Plate: geni.us/DVkNX (Amazon)
Camera Strap: geni.us/f4kDBa (Amazon)
Small Tripod: geni.us/zfPjtg (Amazon)
Gorillapod: geni.us/Q4dRWDT (Amazon)
Vlogging Lens: geni.us/55IBAvA (Amazon)
Top FAQs
33:35 - RECOMMENDED SONY a6100 ACCESSORIES
33:11 - Sending Photos to Smartphone
06:30 - Focus Mode & Area Explained
08:32 - Face, Eye, & Animal Eye Autofocus
12:39 - Best Color Profile for Photo / Video
14:46 - Best VLOG Setting
19:24 - How to Activate Silent Shutter
22:15 - How to Activate Touch Tracking
26:07 - I cannot shoot in 120 fps. Only 100 fps. What do I do?
Full Menu Run-through in Order
00:20 - How to Use Camera in Auto
02:05 - Start of the Menu / RAW vs JPEG
03:02 - How to Panorama
04:23 - How to Time-lapse (Intermediate Level)
06:30 - Focus Mode & Area Explained
08:32 - Face, Eye, & Animal Eye Autofocus
09:00 - Does Eye AF work in Video?
10:12 - ISO Explained / What’s the MAX ISO I should use?
11:47 - White Balance Explained / Getting the Most Accurate Color
12:39 - Best Color Profile for Photo / Video
14:46 - Best VLOG Setting
15:09 - Video Settings Explained + Slow Motion
16:13 - How to Time-Lapse & Slow-Motion (Beginner Level)
18:25 - Best Audio Settings for Different Mics
19:24 - How to Activate Silent Shutter
20:59 - How to Avoid Overexposing Your Photo & Video
22:15 - How to Activate Touch Tracking
22:46 - How to Disable Audio Beep When I Record Videos?
24:31 - How to Make My Screen Brighter or Dimmer?
25:49 - My Camera Shuts Off Because of Heat. What do?
26:07 - I cannot shoot in 120 fps. Only 100 fps. What do I do?
26:23 - How to I enable / disable Touch Screen?
26:38 - How do I get a Clean HDMI Feed from my Camera to my TV or External Monitor?
27:52 - How do I completely reset my camera?
32:04 - How do I program Memory Recall?
28:55 - Photo / VLOG Hybrid Custom Settings
33:11 - Sending Photos to Smartphone
33:35 - RECOMMENDED SONY a6100 ACCESSORIES
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[@JasonVong]

Top FAQs 33:35 - RECOMMENDED SONY a6100 ACCESSORIES 33:11 - Sending Photos to Smartphone 06:30 - Focus Mode & Area Explained 08:32 - Face, Eye, & Animal Eye Autofocus 12:39 - Best Color Profile for Photo / Video 14:46 - Best VLOG Setting 19:24 - How to Activate Silent Shutter 22:15 - How to Activate Touch Tracking 26:07 - I cannot shoot in 120 fps. Only 100 fps. What do I do? Full Menu Run-through in Order 00:20 - How to Use Camera in Auto 02:05 - Start of the Menu / RAW vs JPEG 03:02 - How to Panorama 04:23 - How to Time-lapse (Intermediate Level) 06:30 - Focus Mode & Area Explained 08:32 - Face, Eye, & Animal Eye Autofocus 09:00 - Does Eye AF work in Video? 10:12 - ISO Explained / What’s the MAX ISO I should use? 11:47 - White Balance Explained / Getting the Most Accurate Color 12:39 - Best Color Profile for Photo / Video 14:46 - Best VLOG Setting 15:09 - Video Settings Explained + Slow Motion 16:13 - How to Time-Lapse & Slow-Motion (Beginner Level) 18:25 - Best Audio Settings for Different Mics 19:24 - How to Activate Silent Shutter 20:59 - How to Avoid Overexposing Your Photo & Video 22:15 - How to Activate Touch Tracking 22:46 - How to Disable Audio Beep When I Record Videos? 24:31 - How to Make My Screen Brighter or Dimmer? 25:49 - My Camera Shuts Off Because of Heat. What do? 26:07 - I cannot shoot in 120 fps. Only 100 fps. What do I do? 26:23 - How to I enable / disable Touch Screen? 26:38 - How do I get a Clean HDMI Feed from my Camera to my TV or External Monitor? 27:52 - How do I completely reset my camera? 32:04 - How do I program Memory Recall? 28:55 - Photo / VLOG Hybrid Custom Settings 33:11 - Sending Photos to Smartphone 33:35 - RECOMMENDED SONY a6100 ACCESSORIES Recommended Accessories SanDisk 64GB Card: geni.us/Ji2nkey (Amazon) Extra Batteries: geni.us/n7AX4 (Amazon) Mic Relocator Plate: geni.us/DVkNX (Amazon) Camera Strap: geni.us/f4kDBa (Amazon) Small Tripod: geni.us/zfPjtg (Amazon) Gorillapod: geni.us/Q4dRWDT (Amazon) Vlogging Lens: geni.us/55IBAvA (Amazon)

[@drejamal1287]

this was so helpful. i can’t thank you enough for the time you put into this 😭🙏🏽

[@rosemaryferguson6112]

Best for explaining a6100 to this beginner. Will continue to watch your videos to enhance and grow in photography. Thank you!

[@jameshowlett1stoftheuncann616]

Wow! Such a great, comprehensive guide on the exact model camera I own. Who could ask for more? Keep up the great work!

[@dohyunkim234]

I love you so much for posting this amazing video. You are the reason why I bought this camera in the first place! cheers brother!

[@DirtyTesla]

I can tell this video was a ton of work so I just want to say thank you. It's really appreciated.

[@MarlenesWigChatStudio]

Wow! Thank you so much! I watched this video last week, got my Sony 6100 today, then rewatched and followed your instruction! You made it so easy! Thank you so much!!!

[@j1jh002]

Thank you so much! I am a beginner and just bought this camera, and this was super helpful! Very much appreciated!

[@katieseeful]

This video is amazing! I constantly come back to it to keep learning, thank you so much!

[@thebusinessexperience]

THANK YOU! Just purchased the 6100 and this shortened my learning curve from days to 30 minutes!!

[@joshthegent914]

This was super helpful thank you so much man for the time an effort you put in this video. I can’t wait to test out all the thing I learned from here.

[@InsideMJ]

I'm a Sony user. Thank you very much for explaining the basic functions of the camera man. Appreciate it.

[@jhh243]

Awesome video that goes through the camera settings and shows examples while succinctly describing the many acronyms, abbreviations, and what they do! Great job; subscribed!

[@camillooliver1109]

Absolutely useful for beginners, I've seen this video 3 times... Thank you for the amazing job🤙🏻

[@michaelkillebrew3114]

I love how you post videos on all levels of gear. I love your informative videos. Thankyou

[@BigOzExplorers]

Super helpful, we have been vlogging with GoPros and this is the first 'semi professional' camera we have owned. A couple of those accessories I can already see being super helpful too, thanks mate!

[@truespiritco.]

This was an amazing video for a beginner. Thank you so much for this! Really enjoying your content 🙏🏼

[@JJ-uo8xn]

Hi Jason, Thank you for sharing this video. I recently bought A6100 and this video helps me to understand the features. Looking forward for similar videos.. Thank you once again and keep up the good work. 😊

[@abeldaking]

Damn bro this video was thorough af thanks I feel confident in my ability to use this camera now.

[@Raheeltalks]

Is it worth to buy this camera for photography too?

[@user-jb6pv3rg3e]

Thank you so much for being so clear and patient making this video!

[@robmen55]

Congratulations Jason ! Very good job!

[@USNERDOC]

Seriously helpful and detailed video. Thank you!

[@RenaCayari]

This is BEYOND helpful. Thank you!!

[@charlesdavall4474]

Buying this camera tomorrow. Thanks for the great guide, Jason.

[@burkarderic]

Well done! Extremely helpful and easy to follow!

[@ajsprimetimefitness7104]

Thank you for the amazing breakdown 🙏🏾!

[@johnbiz1020]

You the best Jason and thank you so much for your post, very helpful🙏

[@tjackson618]

Thanks for the rundown. Just bought this camera for vlogging. The salesperson warned me that coming from Canon and Nikon the menus might be daunting. I think your video gave me a good idea of what this camera can do and how to get it to do what I want. At least enough in time for my trip Sunday LOL.

[@AbnerEC1]

I Love Your videos Jason, i'm buying the A7Rii my second FF Sony because i loved Sony system after learning so much in your videos man..

[@hazonku]

10/10 video! Just got ours & this was SUPER helpful!

[@nataliahanson6779]

Thank you SOOO much, Jason! This was very helpful 👯

[@TheGreenBoater]

awesome walkthru. I have returned to this video multiple times to review the settings again and again. Bookmark this one!

[@ssks4991]

Very much helpful for a beginner like me... Thanks a lot for your time and effort.

[@EarlofSuave308]

I just bought this camera and found this video to be extremely helpful...subscribed and liked! :) thanks so much!

[@JohnPullum]

Your video was great and the easiest to follow. Thanks for making it.

[@annablount7490]

This Guy help me set up my camera to the point. Very helpful. Thank you!

[@jondargy]

Thank you, sir. This an awesome guide!

[@raamangupta3277]

Thanks for such a detailed presentation of the menu system.

[@Jasmine-qi6dk]

you deserve more subs!!!! thanks for this very informative video

[@jussellventures9171]

Thank you SO MUCH for this video!! So helpful!!

[@ahnafpiash]

Thank you very much,... this tutorial is a life saver!

[@nicolelorrainerivera2202]

This video is so helpful. Thanks very much!

[@itsPhillipStaples]

Thank you for this! I just saved these settings in my camera for my RSC2 use!

[@AlanMotley]

This was really great thank you!

[@marywilson3802]

Great Video! Helped me out a bunch!

[@AutoMania46]

best ever review.. helped me so much.. lots of love from India

[@rafirafalski4934]

Great video dude, thx!

[@cleveland2020]

This was so helpful. I love you

[@RakArtzy]

Was really helpful. Thanks a ton 😊😊

[@aventurastapalpa9103]

Thank you Jason very good explanation 👏👍

[@sylvesteradim1532]

You just got a new subscriber!

[@Friendsreaction168]

Thanks for this video I learnt a lot of new things.

[@ivedigga]

Man thanks a bunch & I was able to apply these settings to my A7RII

[@Ladieedemo]

Your video is amazing ❤ thank you so much 💖

[@MegaFroso]

Thank you very much. You helped me😘

[@KathitaO]

Thank you! This was so hepful :)

[@brennanlenihan5045]

Thank you for the insight!!

[@yogakoswara2429]

I got my new A6100 . This vid is just briliant and so helpfull. thank you!

[@AbElsaied]

Can you go over 1 hour continuous video recording? Can the camera get power over usb cable?

[@RitaCory]

EXCELLENT video! Thank you. Carefully and thoughtfully organized and packed with info. Sadly, I'm in over my head. LOL. I just bought this camera and I'm new to shooting. I'm now realizing anything more than my Pixel phone camera is going to kick my ass. Eeek!

[@eddiejaoude]

Amazing, thank you 👍👍

[@audboswell2010]

Awesome, Awesome, Awesome!!!!!!!!

[@TSYONTZ]

Wow that’s a great video! I liked, unliked and then liked again so i could like 2X! I just picked up this camera yesterday and this guide was great! Thanks for the info and awesome video walkthrough

[@manuelminjvlogs]

Festatic explanation brother I want to know some more of 6100

[@akunlama782]

This video so helpful

[@rochmatulmala532]

It's very helpful... greeting from Indonesia 🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩

[@WynneSlayerGaming]

very helpful, thank u!

[@angxles01]

Very informative video for beginners like me thank you!! :^)

[@zachbaker8990]

Thank you!

[@jomufilms]

At 2:05 he is still at Manual M section for his setting and in single shooting mode. Also during the rest don't go to panorama as he says otherwise your settings will go Grey.

[@Jack-ev3dz]

Thank you sooooo much

[@bobbyprado6831]

Can’t wait for the a6600 guide! Unless a video is already out for it

[@TylerEarling]

Super useful 👍

[@michaelrayguitartech]

Jason, thanks for this video. I’m semi-new to this stuff and just got the A6100 with the 16-50 and 55-210 lens. I’m excited to start shooting music videos and something tells me I might need to buy a second one ha.

[@Raheeltalks]

How was your experience with a6100? Is a6100 Photography is also professional type? I mean portraits

[@arshdeep987]

Thanks for the info.

[@wildotarigan9354]

Thank you so much

[@jefflgx]

Thank you jason for your help! It's help me a lot really thank you so so much ! I felt so blessing after watching your setup guide.! i found out alot ur mode abit different from my but still okay! Is that any link u teaching photo shooting or video shooting with A6100?

[@avonbarkely6388]

2022 this is a great video thanks!!!

[@jonathanwalker8310]

So helpful

[@mikarunge]

amazing

[@ThisMyHeartWork]

Thank you 💜🌱

[@Key.Nicole]

Hey Jason, thanks for the vid! which lens would you recommend for beauty vids?

[@Buscandolaverdad83]

Thanks a lot

[@sarmadarts8454]

thank you so much

[@dodongchannel]

Hi sir.thamks for this video

[@kaymichelle7327]

Thanks!

[@TW-iu9zy]

... great Jason! Helps me to setup my a6600 also! And isnˋt the 16-55/ f 2.8 a great lens to pair with the a6.x00-cameras? 😎

[@Punt_tv]

Thanks Jason that was super helpful ! I just purchased the a6100 and everything you mention at the end of the video for add ons and accessories I had purchased already with out a reference I just thought that was super cool. When I bought my camera I also purchased the G-Series 70-350mm and Im just having little trouble getting used to it can you point me in the right direction to get to know my lens better ? Thanks again Jason for a great video I learned so many important things about my camera ! Albert Conone,

[@naijafootballphotographer]

Thanks for this great video from a GREAT TEACHER. I want to use this camera as my main camera for wedding video. Will the Sony 18-135mm lens give me good picture quality for a start?

[@yayshelbz]

bought a sony today after only owning canon dslrs and this video was so so helpful!!! watched it two times through!! thank you!!

[@EladioGodoy]

Hey Jason!!. Mate just a question, is there any way to set "owners name/photographer name" into the camera as you guys has this option on Sony a7 series? @Jason Vong

[@nerdMike]

:) nice video, what's the cheapest A6xx model with video EyeAF feature? :) NO auto-iso min and max settings for video instead using AV range?

[@rdiodonet1490]

Dude your videos are great lol. So you think that the 10-18mm is better than using the Sigma 16mm for vlogging?

[@Britneys31]

Thank you so much! I have bought this camera and I am actually dissapointed😢 my pictures come really bad quality. I’ve followed your steps

[@LesChikTutos]

Hey, huge video and for timecodes, I think you should to add 00:00 intro to make appear others on the video bar !

[@trancetreasures671]

Wau, that was so helpful video. Now I know exactly what I have to buy with all extras. Like+Subscribe.

[@hemmieverbeek]

Wow thanks, great videos and chanel! Here from the Netherlands. At 10:58 you combine the exposure compensation with a min/max? I do not have this setting on my 6100 is there any way to set this?

[@DiviPhotos]

cool video

[@redklawd]

Make a cinematic video using a6100 :)

[@ravifernando1637]

Can you please do a video about filters. Canon got a sliding mechanism I think. Will it be able to use in crop sensor camera? Canon 600D 😊 Thanks 👍

[@bankomeister11]

Are you doing one for the a6600???? Pretty please???? I think mine is arriving next week 🙏🏻