Sony a6400 - ULTIMATE SETUP GUIDE for PHOTO, VIDEO, & VLOGGING - TIMECODES + FAQs

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General Menu Walkthrough
00:00 Intro
01:01 Tab 1 Settings
15:41 Tab 2 Settings
25:05 Tab 3 Settings
25:21 Tab 4 Settings
25:49 Tab 5 Settings
30:59 Photo Custom Key
33:31 Video Custom Key
34:58 Playback Custom Key
35:26 Photo Fn Layout
37:42 Video Fn Layout
38:45 Hybrid Fn Layout
38:51 - How to Setup Memory Recall
39:57 - Send Photos/Videos to Smartphone
❓ FAQ
1. How to Setup Eye Autofocus - 08:37 & then 31:20
2. How to Enable Real Time AF Tracking - 23:36 & then 28:23
3. Best RUN AND GUN VLOG SETTINGS - 15:48
4. How comes Real Time AF does not work with 120fps - IDK
5. How come I don't have 24 fps & 120 fps? - 28:06
6. Best Picture Profile / Color? - 12:44
7. Does this camera overheat? - 27:23
8. Disable Camera Settings over HDMI - 28:51
9. Best SD Card? - • Sony a6400 | RECOMMEND...
10. Best Accessories? - • Sony a6400 | RECOMMEND...
11: Best Lenses? - • Sony a6400 | RECOMMEND...
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How to Nail Focus Manually: • How to Manual Focus on...
How to Avoid Overexposure via Zebras & Histogram: • How to EASILY Avoid OV...
My HLG Workflow: • How I Expose & Color G...

[@JasonVong]

❓ FAQ 1. How to Setup Eye Autofocus - 08:37 & then 31:20 2. How to Enable Real Time AF Tracking - 23:36 & then 28:23 3. Best RUN AND GUN VLOG SETTINGS - 15:48 4. How comes Real Time AF does not work with 120fps - IDK 5. How come I don't have 24 fps & 120 fps? - 28:06 6. Best Picture Profile / Color? - 12:44 7. Does this camera overheat? - 27:23 8. Disable Camera Settings over HDMI - 28:51 9. Best SD Card? - kzbin.info/www/bejne/npaafnuthZWMm7M 10. Best Accessories? - kzbin.info/www/bejne/npaafnuthZWMm7M 11: Best Lenses? - kzbin.info/www/bejne/npaafnuthZWMm7M ⏱️ Timecodes General Menu Walkthrough 01:01 - Tab 1 Settings 15:41 - Tab 2 Settings 25:05 - Tab 3 Settings 25:21 - Tab 4 Settings 25:49 - Tab 5 Settings Custom Buttons 30:59 - Photo Custom Key 33:31 - Video Custom Key 34:58 - Playback Custom Key Quick Function Menu 35:26 - Photo Fn Layout 37:42 - Video Fn Layout 38:45 - Hybrid Fn Layout Misc 38:51 - How to Setup Memory Recall 39:57 - Send Photos/Videos to Smartphone 📕 More Helpful Guides Sony a6400 Review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4OwZ3uoetxkepo Autofocus Settings Guide: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYbbi32mh5yth6M How to Nail Focus Manually: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHi4enZ4p8t4Z68 How to Avoid Overexposure via Zebras & Histogram: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHvalnuamM2VbcU My HLG Workflow: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIGoYmWKqM6gatE

[@comm58]

Jason Vong hey man thanks for this! Very useful!!!!

[@BobFrostV]

Jason, have you been able to get the a6400 to work with CamLink? I've tried mine with the following settings: File Format: XAVC S HD Record Setting: 60p 50M HDMI Settings: HDMI Resolution: 1080p Output: 60p HDMI Info. Display: OFF CTRL FOR HDMI: OFF Then I have the Mode Dial on the camera turned to either "AUTO" or the Video icon. Also, I have the camera on and both the usb power and micro-hdmi to hdmi running from the camera to the Camlink4k that is plugged into a usb 3.0 port. I've already verified the CamLink to work when I plug a game console with hdmi into it. My suspicions are either 1.) the settings I have are wrong, or 1.) My micro-hdmi to hdmi cable is bad. I'm waiting on a new micro-hdmi to hdmi cable to show up to test out #2. Perhaps you can help me figure out whether my settings are correct and whether you've had success connecting this to camlink.

[@MusingOfaMan]

Thanks so much for taking the time in the FB group today for the A7iii overheating Jason. I really appreciated it. Can't wait to properly use it for my channel rather than for tedious (paying) clients. 😂 I've watched you for ages and thought I was already subbed due to the amount of recommendeds of your vids in my feed. Anyway, that's been rectified now. Thanks again. 👍🏻

[@kxinchannel]

i just pre order my, because for malaysia need to be wait till april to release.

[@TangerineBliss]

Thanks so much for all of this! I'm definitely going to check out your accessories recommendations since in addition to upgrading from a6000 body I'm looking to take some other things up a notch as well. 👍

[@mjabqmanwk]

Jason, I'm a 72 year old guy from central Texas USA, and I want to thank you for the best A6400 "new user" guide I've found anywhere on the internet. All of your videos are direct, well-organized, visually and verbally clear, and mindful that some of us are not lifelong photographers or instantly handy with gadgets. Thank you, young feller!

[@koto3754]

I love this comment.

[@destortions]

@@koto3754me too

[@dwest889]

I have never been more excited to watch a 41 minute video on KZbin, knowing it will take me a good 6 months to really go through and learn as a complete newbie to photography and videography. I bought this camera after your review, and also many of the must-have accessories, and I also waited more than a month to even open my camera just so I can sit through this particular video. As a newbie, I feel empowered and I am truly excited to learn. You have eliminated so much anxiety for me because of your guidance! If I am just patient enough to learn, take it day by day, look up some definitions, explore those definitions, and play around with my camera I believe I can truly be so far ahead by this time next year in a way I never imagined--- actually a way, I am now imagining because I believe it. Thank you so much Jason!

[@markcruz9315]

It’s been a year, how do you like this camera and photography in general?

[@Zenstylezhairsalon]

Been 4 years I'm also curious lol

[@kevinaustria4376]

Who needs manufacturer’s manual when we have Jason Vong. 😂

[@nikitamyers3228]

I read this comment at the very start of the video (never seen Jason's videos before) and thought "pff, this is overrated". 10 seconds later I'm jumping off the couch to get the camera, rewinding and rewatching, going through my settings... Wow! You were so freaking right my man :) amazing explanation

[@CoasterFan15]

You can’t go wrong with Jason Vong 😂😂

[@EihabFitness]

Thanks for the great content Jason, I am following this video while setting up my new a6400 .. waiting for the A7iii to arrive ;)

[@GilbertTV]

great guide ... all i need now is the camera...!!!

[@JasonVong]

when you do, this guide will be here waiting for you

[@GilbertTV]

absolutley...haha @@JasonVong

[@kelvinkurniawan07]

TRUE!

[@pierrenj79]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 u made my day

[@rakeshpatil46]

I can understand that feeling...😂

[@PerfumeGuru]

This is immensely helpful Jason. Keep rocking man 🙏.

[@kumarpasram210]

Damn man I can’t imagine how much work this video was. You are helping thousands of people. Thank you so much!

[@TheBootstrapBoutique]

Alright my friend, I just got this camera and went through all these settings with you. Thanks for this tutorial!!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Thank you so much for this video Jason! The Sony A6400 is my first mirrorless camera and wow this was a HUGE help to not only learn the different controls but also what these settings mean! Great video!

[@albertroxas]

New 6400 owner here, thank you so much for doing this - great resource!!

[@Luisuke]

I've been struggling with my new A6400 for almost a month and was planning to sell it since I thought that camera's like DSLR/Mirrorless are just click and go like smartphones. I've been watching some youtube videos (not to say something bad about them) but their contents are really hard to understand. Your video keeps suggesting by youtube but it's a 40mins so I guess it's so tiring to watch since I prefer short videos only. So I tried watching your video and finished it. Now I would like to say thank you because I feel so knowledgeable now about the functions of the camera and the it's very easy now to navigate. Sorry for the long comment I am just happy and thankful that I have watched your videos. Please keep creating a helpful content and I will continue to support you. But first let me hit the subscribe button 😂. Again, Thank you so much! More subscribers and viewers for you! Cheers! 🍻

[@arpanmanna7990]

This video is a blessing for anyone switching to Sony from other brands. I sat with my A6400 and followed everything step by step. Thanks Jason 🙏😃

[@paulm8157]

Jason, if the 6400 has Display Monitor “For Viewfinder” - at about 21:48 min in vid - like other Alpha cams, here’s a seldom mentioned gem. This display (all settings data, no image) is a menu hiding in plain sight. With this display on the monitor press the Fn key - you can now select a setting, navigate and change the setting, like a menu. The display is not just static info (except for leveler and exp. meters). Seldom mentioned in YT, even by the Sony agents.

[@rogdanago5894]

i legit just bought the A6400 Sunday and it just came in the mail today, i'm over processing all of this information but it will be worth it lol

[@airatg4676]

Great work, Jason. Just got my a6400 and now learning how to use it properly in different situations. Thanks a lot! Time to shoot some great videos.

[@alfonsonation]

Jason! I’m new to this channel and I’m deciding to switch to the Sony a6400 from the Canon 70D after nearly a decade. This video, though I know it may have been exhausting to shoot, is EXTREMELY HELPFUL! Thank you for this complete breakdown. I know where to come when I get my new camera.

[@JessicaNeistadt]

so so so helpful, thank you!! :)

[@Syeee]

I just got this camera because I felt like I was ready to learn more/up my game but lmao i'm so overwhelmed with the amount of settings and features in this thing. 😂 This video is really helpful and I appreciate that you took the time to clearly explain what each setting/feature means, so thanks! :D

[@rosaliapazos1755]

I got my sony a6400 delivered today, and I'm already thinking about returning it to the shop. The menu is more than overwhelming

[@DaRoomMates]

Same here

[@SangheiliSpecOp]

Return it to me guys

[@MarkFenimore]

Ditto, thanks a million!

[@andrzejjaniak6849]

@@rosaliapazos1755 That's because Sony gives you a ton of features that the DSLR competion does not. The AF features - Eye AF itself takes up a lot of room in the menu.

[@ColeEvyx]

Just got the sony a6400 and setting it up for vlogging and videos... you are seriously such a lifesaver.

[@RyanHoguePassiveIncome]

*THANK YOU!* Great video - just what I was looking for 👍

[@CapitalFoodAdventure]

Just go my a6400 - was using the a7. I love my new camera! Thanks for the great advice!

[@scattydk3564]

Just purchased the Sony Alpha A6400 - Thank you for the help!

[@kylesharbrough1817]

Keep coming back to it, so helpful

[@felixarm]

Just got my A6400. Im not new to the Sony ecosystem, but this video helped me out a lot with some details I wanted to setup. Specially for quick settings and stuff. Thanks Jason, keep up the good work!

[@Knifesmoke]

Finally got through the whole thing (camera in hand) THANK YOU so much for this video! Looking forward to my first video shoot with this camera tomorrow.

[@JasonVong]

good luck!

[@TheRealestIdealist]

I'm speechless just trying to thank you! I really really appreciate you going through so much detail through ALL your videos! You really are serving an IMPORTANT purpose. Thank you!!! Just got my a6400 yesterday Yeaahh!!!!!

[@Zenstylezhairsalon]

Still using yours? Or have you switched?

[@louisreynhardt]

Great guide with a lot of helpful tips! My number 1 sony guide! Thanks Jason

[@alainpc23]

Buying the camera soon. Thanks for the time creating this wonderful tutorial, Jason! 🤟

[@AllesTorte]

Yay! Thanks for this. Rainy weekend and i have time to play around with my a6400

[@JasonVong]

get some dope rain shots!!

[@chuiwyjustin]

Pick a song and sing along, you can't go wrong with Jason Vong!

[@JasonVong]

I think I'm gonna use this from now on!!!

[@cj64films]

It’s pretty catchy & it rhymes cant go wrong 🤘

[@kingthanos4964]

Best walkthrough yet for a beginner on KZbin! Thanks sm Jason! I watched 5 other videos from 5 different people bcoz they had shorter videos, but they were difficult to understand and I should have just watched this one instead!

[@RMalayeri]

Duuuuude! Thanks for making this 😎🙌🏼

[@evaderknives]

I've been waiting all month for the a6400... At 5am I was online Adorama was still on pre-order, Amazon was out and then B&H had it... I couldn't believe they sent it free next day, got it yesterday, now I just have to learn how to use it(I'm a canon guy, that moved over to Sony now)... Thanks for all the info... have a great day,,, take it easy...

[@JasonVong]

Happy to help! Welcome to Sony!

[@glrogers67]

I to just switched from cannon to Sony. I thought it was going to be difficult to relearn all the controls and set up, but after a couple hours of out shooting I was able to get it down. Not saying I'm a pro at it yet but, in my opinion I like the set up on the Sony better than the cannon. And so far I love this camera! I bought the 18-135 and the 55-210, and so far my favorite is the 18-135. It was amazing to be able to go to my sons karate class and be able to get the whole class in the shot and then zoom in and just get him. And the auto focus with that tracking........ freaking awesome!

[@evaderknives]

@@glrogers67 That's awesome.. I've heard a lot of people complain about sony's menu system being really complicated, but it just takes a little learning... I've got the basics good enough now, the rest will come with time... I actually have so many Canon lenses, I just got a metabones adapter. It seems a little laggy, but that might just be me too... the only thing I really like with Canon over Sony is the touch screen for everything... together they will be pretty awesome though... take it easy...

[@Drewxcifer]

I am also a Canon user that just changed over for this camera, just got it today! Ho ware you transitioning so far?

[@evaderknives]

@@Drewxcifer Jason Vong has an awesome tutorial on settings, also I've been watching a bunch of videos about sony, even 6300 videos... It takes a while to learn the menu and that you don't have a touch screen, but I love the camera...

[@marklevin3556]

Excellent video. I know this will be helpful if and when I buy the a6400. A lot of this applies to the RX10 & RX100 series which I already own so always good to get extra help on those. Thanks doing this. I'm so saving this video!

[@chrislynntsharaa]

Thank you for taking the time to create this awesome video. Just received my camera and this was very clear and easy to understand. You’re out here saving lives!

awsome, i just bought new , helpful. What do u use to record voice sound over the video?

[@abrahamchijioke7264]

I need a used one to buy

[@bobdude9208]

Watched this when thinking about buying the camera - ok yeah this doesn’t seem that hard. Get the camera and start going through the menus - “I NEED JASON VONG’S VIDEO RIGHT NOW “

[@havingfunwithpurpose9993]

I cannot believe I watched the entire video; it was so helpful, I paused, resumed, and rewinded as needed. Outstanding! Thank you so much.

[@jesusflorespodcast4290]

Real talk, after seeing and utilizing the presets you gave me, the videos I can now record look way better!

[@mimoreque1805]

I don't even have one. I have the a6000 and a6500. Just came to like your video because your tutorials are tha shit. Thank you.

[@JasonVong]

I appreciate that!

[@switchvlogs1346]

I got my Camera in and set it all up. Thank you!

[@Sr7Sr7Sr7]

So helpful and comprehensive. Thank you!

[@hulasharkmama7773]

Thank you so much for this!!! I'm new to photography and vlogging, and I've been coming back to this like it's a text book!

[@Vikingdescendent]

19:37 mark is very helpful. My Montreal Jazz Fest audio with the built in mic was far superior to using two types of external ones. Unfortunately, in the a6500 menu, this option is not available.

[@carolwhite7006]

Thanks for the video! I am setting here setting my camera right now. I have a question about the Function menu set. I set up the one for Photos how to I save those settings? To be able to create the setting for video and then hybrid, thanks in advance!

[@PapaDuck]

great video man thank you so much

[@Karmala2]

Thank you Jason. I know this was a lot of work, and I greatly appreciate it!

[@KLGUY]

Hi Jason. Thanks for putting up this video. Just a question though, when you created those Quick Function Settings for Photo, Video & Hybrid, how did you lock/save them into their each individual mode?

[@iHeartsAero]

I got confused here too!

[@ardiyanto.t]

I am stuck in here too.. please help.. how to switch n save photo & video

[@TommyK_047]

Me to... I even tried to save it to MR but with no luck. I suppose this is only on certain cameras that offer individual movie/photo Fn settings

[@misaalanshori]

"This shouldn't make it to the final edit." *-Jason Vong*

[@heatherfork9977]

Wow Jason!! Thanks for taking us up Mt. Everest and back down again! Whew!! I never would have gotten through all of these settings if it weren't for YOU! Thank you for all of your incredible work to put this video together. You rock.

[@Onedejenny]

I just got my camera in! Charged up finally and SD card , setting it up now! So excited, thank you for uploading this!

[@Alexisdc11]

Thank you for the great content! One question: my a6400 offers different fps choices than yours. Instead of 24, 60 and 120, it shows 25, 50 and 100. How can switch to your configuration?

[@AlbertHenriques]

Watch 28:10

[@TECHSOME]

Dude this is a great setup guide. I went through the whole process with my new a6400. Thanks. I also did an unboxing and small review on my new channel. Come have a look :)

[@JoelDino]

I just got my camera today. THANK YOU. You put in a lot of effort on this. Great job!

[@808-Stat3]

Thank you Jason. Get my 6400 comin in today. Can't wait to start filming :)

[@LindseyDara]

Just got my a6400 today!! My first camera, I don’t even know how to charge and turn it on lol!!! Help!!

[@JasonVong]

It comes with a wall charger. You can plug it in via USB on the side

[@LindseyDara]

Jason Vong ok i got it going, thank you!!

[@sheenrayvaldez781]

Any newbie in the world of Sony Cameras needs to watch this very informative and concise tutorial. You just saved me a lot of time wrestling with my camera!

[@KatsuraSunshineRakugo]

Hey my friend. Am in Japan and bought the Japanese version of this camera without realizing I couldn't change it to English. This video just saved me! Thank you so much!!

[@dwikirikus24]

How can we add English in language setting??

[@scottbowers9061]

Thank you Jason! Just got my a6400 a couple days ago and found this tutorial to be very helpful.

[@volcom458]

This was literally so helpful!!! I’m def over processing I just got my camera 1 hour ago. But I don’t care!! I’m gonna be a pro with this one!! Thank you for taking the time to go through this insane menu and explaining it to kooks like us!! Your delirium in the middle was also amusing. 😁

[@nategawd]

You’re the 🐐 bro! Just got a A6400 and I’m excited to shoot after watching all your videos

[@darrensmusicstudio]

"You can't go wrong with Jason Vong" I like that! I just bought the Sony A6400 a few days ago so Iooking forward to checking out some of your vids.

[@revolution1970]

Love the timelapses, beautiful job.

[@lorenzoocchipinti9120]

I got my a6400 last monday and this guide is very useful, thank you so much!

[@mugflub]

So helpful! Thanks for putting this giant video together!

[@tatianavutsan5292]

Thank you SOOO MUCH Jason!! That was super helpful

[@apryllyn]

Total camera newbie, and I needed this video! Thank youuuuu!!!!!

[@KimNeriBisayangDaku]

just bought it and you rock Jason 🔥

[@bobogamma3486]

This was so helpful. Thanks Jason!

[@Luxbeautybee]

Jason you are AMAZING!!! Thank you so very much! Easy, clear and to the point. Big fan and a new subscriber that is here to stay!! Now!! Hold the phone, I am going to film my vlogs with the new settings you suggested!

[@FoodCastID]

I thought it's going to be too long video, then I ended up watching this entire video!! Thanks Jason.. you're awesome! So helpful

[@lostpropheticsoul]

Thanks for making this video, just switched from Canon to Sony recently!

[@jansirkia3809]

Holy moly, what a great show 'n tell! Thanks Doode!

[@offbeat.trails]

Good work man! This is really really helpful!

[@thomasottvideos]

Wow... I think my head exploded (but in a good way). Great presentation. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@MikkaRoqueJacobson]

wooohooo we did it!!! watched the whole thing. thanks a bunch bananas Jason!

[@Akulion1]

Thanks for this walkthrough, it was very helpful 😁🙏

[@JessicaWu2020]

Very thorough and helpful! Thanks!

[@carlkim2577]

Dude, fantastic video! You've saved me tons of time and lit me up on features I didn't know. Big ups and thanks!

[@5minutebreak364]

Super helpful! Thanks so much!

[@jarroetmckinney]

I just picked my 6400 on Thursday, your video was super helpful! Thank You Jason

[@stratolestele7611]

Great job! Thanks so much for this!

[@patrickhanly7458]

Terrific vid, thanks. Great job.

[@kurtisca]

Awesome video, super helpful!!

[@ibk_nm5717]

thank you for such a detailed setup guide

[@rajeshmishra5840]

Thanks a lot Jason. Just got my a6400 and this guide really saved me reading the 600 plus pages of the manual. Its all set up now and ready to go.

[@rajeshmishra5840]

@Zzzz oop I meant downloaded manual from website. Pdf full manual is available on Sony website.

[@mariusbizau5920]

Thank you J.. great video and super duper helpful

[@StevieWyatt]

Super helpful video, thanks for making it

[@baseera6532]

thanks Jason for this in depth guide! great stuff, amde it thru the whole vid

[@jomarserrano]

Very Informative and always on point. Thumbs Up!!!!

[@ZAJANatural]

Thank you so much! This video really helped me because I had no idea how to set my focus and all my pics were coming out blurry. I watched your video at 4am and took a ton of pics for my website right after.

[@marshallr.8121]

watched this for probably the fifth time now first before i got the camera, to know what im getting into then when i got it, to have a good starting point (a few times after that, just for small things) and now again, since im much more familiar with the camera finally got into some of the deeper settings and feel like i made the best of it (for my current state) honestly, huge thanks this has been incredibly helpful

[@rhovna88]

Omg I needed this video, was searching like crazy on how to use, the menu settings😂😂

[@RudyCabral]

Great guide. Thank you very much

[@arthaven3402]

Thank you Jason, tremendous value here!

[@theinzawoo4960]

Very useful guide video. Thanks Jason ...!

[@itsfaithtime]

this is everything i needed!! thank you! :)

[@lionhoneyfilms1460]

Thank you. This was very helpful!

[@arsulaksono881]

just got a6400 today. thanks.... your info is like a dictionary, save my time reading the manual