Sony A6500 Review - A More Awesome but Still Frustrating 4k Mirrorless Camera

[@learningcameras]

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[@zealuhavisuals4696]

what camera did you use? in recording this video?

[@cinematicelements8852]

Great review! Just watched it again. Looking forward to Sony's replacement, a6700? It seems like Sony could fix many of the problems with the a6500, with a firmware update.

[@АнтонВишневецкий-т9б]

hi! what about full hd video? i hear, its very bad on a6500

[@ThePassionHiFi]

I have this camera and i feel blessed that i live in an age that we can record such amazing footage....no matter what you use, canon, black magic etc...these are all dope camera manufacturers!

[@Skedooosh]

congrats! I'm saving money for this lil beast

[@lovelystrangerrr]

Which lens are you using for a6500 Sir? I am going to buy this camera for professional photography, will you please guide me about lens please?

[@jasontieu3737]

I personally bought my A6500 as my outdoor/hiking camera, specifically for photography. I needed something more light weight when I go for long hikes. Even though my primary camera is a Canon 5D Mark IV, I'm absolutely happy with the A6500.

[@airplaneemoji7291]

To get better battery life put the camera in Airplane mode. My buddy and I both just got the a6500 and made a video about it on my channel. There's a lot unique functions of this camera (and Sony's in general) that's buried deep in menus, etc.. takes time to get to know them all.

[@EverythingFilmmaking]

People are failing to realize there is no perfect camera.. This is a dedicated B camera for videographers..Great for gimbal use and hand held video footage..End of story..Still quite capable on the stills side with great glass.. I love this camera for those reasons but still rock a Nikon D810 for serious work of photography..Just tools people..

[@bananasandbass]

Chris Cheek j

[@drwalka10]

Your mindset is rare to see in the cam community . Continue being you sir !

[@kape06111]

Chris Cheek 100% right.

[@Myview72]

I agree mostly but not sure why this camera could not be used for serious pro work. If it is on a gimbal and that footage makes into the film that has generated money ....then its pro. If the images are good enough and the camera is being used by pros to take pictures for work .... its pro. I love you sentiment about cameras being tools though and I could not agree more with that. Its the person behind the cam not the cam itself. Some people get so hung up on brands that they miss new stuff or old stuff that is still amazing.

[@scrotiemcdicknass8341]

I don't agree with you about the 6500 being a B camera. The 6500 is very capable of taking professional photos and being a serious Camera. There are some people who take pictures for Natgeo using 10 year old 12mp cameras that look like they were taken on 3 thousand dollar cameras. One the biggest factors is what lens you use and how well you know how to use that lens and camera.

[@TrickShots4Real]

Sony needs to see this!

[@kpstad]

Will you do a comparison between the a6500 and the a7s ii please!

[@haroimdonard]

I agree!

[@Burnstation3D]

Agree, i just subscribed as well!

[@luals3775]

This is my main number 1 camera - no back up! the a6500 camera does it all!! You can push this camera to perform up to the pro line any day !!

[@BarefootMediaTV]

f4 on this camera is better than the f2.8 zoom on the gh4 in every way. still better shallow depth of field. still better in low light since the camera can go to higher iso.

[@learningcameras]

Hoping the GH5 changes that :)

[@tonyris4621]

I don't know if I should wait for the GH5 or make the switch to Sony a6500.. (current a GH4 shooter) Hmm.. Sony is different which is enticing me (looks more modern physically lol)

[@jorgem50]

panasonic offers no overheating...ever, unlimited recording time, Tons of affordable lenses, amazing touch screen, longer battery life. Glad I switched from sony to Panny.

[@BarefootMediaTV]

ive been using professional panasonic cameras since 2004, never been amazed by any of them but loved the ease of use and features. for corporate work i think i need to move to sony.

[@Salmagundiii]

I wouldn't normally add to a pissing contest like this but the shallower depth of field for a given FOV is not going to be fixed by a GH5, or GH6 or a GH7. A bigger sensor is always going to be a bigger sensor. Sony's APS-C sensor size just gives my pictures something I could not get with either my G1, GH1, or Oly EM-5 mark II, which I sold two weeks after buying. It also helps that - who are we kidding - there are higher quality primes available for Sony. The 55 1.8 is the sharpest lens I've ever used. And of course, full frame shooters might be in the opposite situation, and find APS-C to be dinky and limiting feeling. btw I was a VERY early adapter to mirrorless - bought a G1 the month it came out - but I'm very happy I moved to the Sony a6000. Will get the a6500 if the price comes down a bit in a few months. The image stabilization would be nice for my style of shooting. Yes if motion pictures were my main goal, I probably would have stayed with Panasonic and gotten a GH4; but it's only 10-15% of my use of the camera.

[@bikeyourride]

sweet i was waiting for you to do a review on the a6500! great job as always!

[@learningcameras]

Thanks!

[@glennsmith2479]

Karen

[@VividVisual]

This overheats still? I saw someone shoot with this camera in 4k who lives in California (LA) and he said he never experienced overheating in video mode.

[@VividVisual]

and you failed to explain how you can link it to your phone and see yourself while filming. Not a full truthful review, seems more opinionated.

[@learningcameras]

I have also seen people say that they didn't have an issue with overheating. I did though much less often than I did on the A6300. Not sure if it's a camera thing or weather thing but there are absolutely differences out there. I didn't focus much on the app because there is nothing new there. It's the same functionality as the A6300

[@silwahnami]

Me and my daughter use the a6500 for vlogging and filmmaking and with sigma 30mm. And with this f1.4 it is so perfect for us.

[@NarekAvetisyan]

Great review. Can't wait to get one myself, love this little beast.

[@musicdefinesgravity]

you're really overdoing the HDR on some photos I can see the glow around your subject

[@0xbotyoyo]

Honestly, I think HDR is one of the worst trend in photography and filming. In some certain cases HDR does help on reducing overexposure and underexposure. But using HDR in general cases is sick.

[@Vikingdescendent]

Compared to cameras 5 or 10 years ago and especially before that, we're laughing. It's so much easier getting great results these days, as we managed before high tech gear. It's just a question of ajusting. We can't blame our photographic tools. This camera, like many others on the market, are all good. That's what I tell people who ask me if I recommmend the camera I 'm shooting with. Also, the ability to review instantly what we shoot, is a huge advantage to get it right. How far can we take this technology, before it does everthing for us?

[@jimmyswanson8903]

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[@mojojoedwards]

Very honest reviews! Like many mentioned in the comments, we are in the age of amazing cameras. But not just yet...

[@Sutlore007]

I do agree with many downsides that you pointed out in your review. For me, the image quality and the size of the Sony camera is fitted with my life style. Unfortunately, this A6500 comes out a bit late and some issues from A6300 are still there. So, I am still using my A6300 for a while until most issues got fixed. Very nice review and looking forward for the next one.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Hi, thanks for the review. I'm considering upgrading from a Sony A6300 (with the 16-50 kit lens) primarily because I want to improve the image stabilisation in my videos. Whilst I believe there's 'optical steady shot' in my lens, it's still quite jerky. Should I expect a significant improvement (steadiness) over my current A6300 + lens with a new A6500 (and a standard similar lens)? Many thanks.

[@learningcameras]

It seems like the biggest difference is the fact that IBIS is 5 axis giving you less warping and rolling. General stabilization seems ever so slightly improved from just the lens alone but not a massive difference

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks for the reply Dan.

[@BEETxBEET]

Thank you for being so thorough! I've seen so many of these videos and the information you gave was exactly what I was looking for. :)

[@kape06111]

Nice, honest and unbiased review. I'm start liking this body a lot.

[@tonyris4621]

same

[@A1000Truths]

Awesome review, I recently purchased the Sony A6300. My focus is mainly photos instead of video. The price point is also better at the moment.

[@seans6412]

I appreciate your review man! I'm about to take an EPIC trip to New Zealand, Fiji, and China and this might be my camera although I'm definitely considering the Fuji X-T2 as well.--------If you were me and had to go with two lenses for the 6500 camera what would they be for this trip? -- Or is there another camera and lens you might recommend? - I will be shooting outdoors (sunrises, sunsets, mid day, etc), but definitely some at night and some inside. Love shooting nature, landscapes, people. I'll also be shooting a bunch of videos of myself speaking to the camera and many times walking and speaking to the camera too. - Also what are your favorite one or 2 filters to use with the lens? - Any thoughts greatly appreciated! Thanks!!

[@learningcameras]

Sounds like an awesome trip! If I were to get 2 lenses, get an F4 zoom lens like the 16-70 F4 or the 18-105mm F4 and pair that with probably the Sony 35mm F1.8 OSS. I only use ND filters and only for video or when I need super slow shutter speeds like waterfalls. I know some people like circular polarizing filters but I rarely if ever use them.

[@FreeJimmy10]

Dan Watson Thanks!

[@mlj_the_shield]

Sitrep a6500 overheating test: Indoors, 71 degrees, 256GB u3 card, external power, Playmemories hack that removes the 29:50 time limit: (IBIS was on) Camera recorded until it ran out of disk (UHD 24p 100 megabit - 6 hours and 29 minutes. Notes: Camera was set to "high" temperature treshold. Even though it was on external power, the battery indicator went from 100% down to 0 (depeleted) and continued to run for multiple hours. The files were split into two files; first was 143GB (3 hours 42 minutes 8 seonds), second was 106GB (2 hours 47 minutes).

[@learningcameras]

Good to know. I didn't have those results but that obviously is an awesome thing that you were able to.

[@mlj_the_shield]

I should also mention this wasn't USB power; rather it was an external charger (ie dummy battery) with a tap. I think they're like $15 for one.

[@nicolaimedbo]

Thank you! Really debating buying this camera. Good review!

[@N199UA]

Good and balanced review. Many negative points that get omitted in other reviews.

[@SidneyDiongzon]

Totally agree with you, but certainly a great camera nonetheless!

[@premnathdivakaran5222]

Great and honest review. It helped me in my decision to opt for the Nikon D7500 in lieu of Sony a6500 for the following reasons. 1. Easy access to controls - better ergonomics. Already Nikon user so prefer the top LCD panel for easy settings in difficult situations. 2. Larger view finder and touch screen suitable for my age and eyes. I am 61. 3. Multiplicity of lense choices and option to get a prime 50 mm lens f/1.8 on offer along with kit lens 18-105 mm@1700 USD compared to 2174 USD for Sony a6500 with kit lens 16-50 mm. My interests include colourful folk art forms performed at night, outdoors and in low light. The other principal area is architecture and sculpture photography especially of the vast treasure trove of temple reliefs that abound in India spreading from 3 BC to the 14th century. I would have almost gone in for the Sony a6500 but the difficulties as above appeared to be an impediment as sometimes only a fleeting opportunity is available to capture a shot. Thanks. Keep doing the good work.

[@learningcameras]

Thanks! I actually just finished my D7500 review so make sure you check that out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bp7Mo5V3rb2WaJI

[@danburroughs9611]

Another Great Video Dan...Keep up the good work. Rolling Shutter Question? Does the rolling shutter problem end up on the final video or just on the viewfinder while shooting?

[@learningcameras]

Thanks! Yes, the rolling shutter will end up in the final video. All cameras have this although some are worse than others. Keeping the camera steady with slow pans help this a ton

[@esgee3829]

Done any testing on sony oss lenses on a6300 vs 6500? I know they're limited in number and not always the sharpest and i haven't seen a much info on these comparisons. The little I have found suggests handholding or monopod results will be dramatically better than w/ same oss lens on a6300 (especially in rolling shutter reductions from micro-movements). thanks.

[@sunshineinspirations]

thanks for the awesome review - I am leaving at the end of the month for an Appalachian Trail thru-hike and sadly no matter how badly I want to, I can't take my Nikon DSLR - being able to take quality pics is really very important to me - I keep going back and forth between the 6500, the a7ii or the Fujifilm X-T2 - things like quality, low light ability, and weight are important and would love to be able to print some of my pics in larger sizes - is there one of those 3 you would recommend more for a backpacking epic trip?

[@learningcameras]

Great choices and a very tough call. To me, I would narrow it down by lenses. Look at the lens kit you would want, what it would cost, and if they have the lenses that you want. Fuji can get F2.8 zooms for APS-C and they are decently priced. Sony will require F4 zooms and will cost a bit more so if low light shooting is important, keep that in mind. Also, the A77II will require full frame lenses which even further increase the cost/size/weight. camera wise, all three are great cameras each with some advantages/disadvantages. The XT2 is the most robust of the 3 cameras I would say

[@thishpara]

How would you say this compares to the Fuji xt2? Which one of the two would you recommend

[@learningcameras]

Big fan of the XT2. I personally found it more fun to shoot with and love that Fuji has great F2.8 zooms. It was my personal choice but it is missing features the A6500 has and I would still give the edge to Sony in low light results. I know some video people prefer the a6500

[@Antonis24]

Sony has just released firmware 1.02 which is supposed to improve touchscreen operation and overall camera stability. If you still have the camera in hand it would be nice to hear your long term review at some point.

[@NurseMurse]

I'm considering the g7-g85. Your video quality is top notch! I do a lot of outdoors/hiking and it seems like your video did well even on a cloudy day? What lenses or is your set up?

[@learningcameras]

I use the 20mm F1.7, 42.5mm F1.7, and the 12-35 F2.8 zoom the most. The video was shot using the 20mm F1.7 which is probably the one on my camera the most

[@BBXFX]

Hey peeps, a traveler here. So happy with a6000 while traveling after years of large Canon EOS bodies. Also happy to use simple (dumb) adapters with the Canon: 50 1.4, 35 1.4, & Tam 10-24. So even with the ups and downs mentioned by Dan, should I upgrade and enjoy the built in 5-axis goodness? Have you tried some non-stabilized non-Sony lenses with this? Got some suggested links to share? cheers.

[@jorgem50]

Can anyone tell me/confirm that this camera can handle high summer weather without shutting off. I shoot weddings with G7s and I love the camera but I love the higher iso of the sony's (previous a6000 owner) but the overheating in our hot summer weather made the a6000 to difficult to work with.

[@APTechs]

A6500 or GH4, which one is best suitable for videos?

[@citizenoftheuniverso]

What adapter do you recommend for this sony camera in order to fit canon lenses? and can you briefly explain some of the disadvantages of image shooting by using lens adapters. Thanks in advance!

[@learningcameras]

The Sigma MC-11 works really well and is cheaper than the Metabones: bhpho.to/2AVHoIi

[@brandongiscool5330]

I want to get into photography and I wanted to know if I should get the a6500 or the Canon 80d?

[@learningcameras]

Both are great cameras but the A6500 will absolutely give you better image quality and video quality so if it is more of just a fun hobby, I would go with the A6500. B&H is also giving away a free card and case with the camera: bhpho.to/2xzy7YM

[@nedaaquarius1]

Thank you Dan for this review ! In terms of overheating issue, as I am living in a humid and hot climate in Brisbane Australia, I would rather prefer to wait for an updated version hopefully in 2018 as I am not a fan of Cannon EOS M5 either for that flipping down screen ! Well, that's a bugger I guess!

[@learningcameras]

Good news is the A9 has a much better screen (although touch to focus is still laggy) so hopefully the next cameras will have better viewing in sunlight.

[@igetsmart]

review spot on - I first bought the NEX5n - then NEX7 - A6000 and A6300 and really still no 24-70mm F2.8 and no 70-200mm F2.8 in E-APS-C - amazing - just shows that Sony looks at the E APS-C system as a beginner cameras - Overheating in the a6300 big issue - and amazing that touch lcd is crappy - the IBIS is welcome but does it support dual IS ? most of their primes do have IS - so I am not upgrading for some time :( I do not expect many new Sony branded reasonably priced lenses any time soon

[@biankicks]

Hi Dan! Thanks for the video. Really helped me in deciding specially with your recommendations at the end!

[@learningcameras]

Awesome! Thanks

[@atelzzz]

Are these the best images you could pick? How many have you discarded? It is just the ones you picked are blurry, and the focus mostly in the wrong spot... I looked at raw images only...

[@DigitalSamTV]

nice review Dan. sucks the touch screen is so limited. also the screen brightness issue when recording 4k. i think i will stick with the a6300 now and wait for the next upgrade from this that fixes those issues hopefully... i just spent my money on a zhiyun crane instead , so far awesome

[@drwalka10]

Morning sir ! How long does it take for your sony a6300 to overheat ?

[@DigitalSamTV]

Kevin Walker hey kevin. i only had an overheat issue once, when travelling in Myanmar in hot season. it was around 38 degrees and i was in direct sun for a few hours. the camera overheated and shut down when only shooting photos. however that was extreme conditions, other than that it has never shut down even when using for 4k recording alot. i dont shoot long 29min clips, more short clips frequently. hope this helps

[@drwalka10]

Wow a few hours !? Not bad ... thanks sir

[@jazzylev]

Kevin Walker he said only taking photos. for video it overheats in about 20 minutes.

[@davesfilmingservices4377]

I have the a6300, great little camera, I was going to upgrade to this camera but I think I'll wait for the next version to come out. hopefully with a better touch screen headphone jack etc....

[@drwalka10]

Morning sir ! How long does it take for your sony a6300 to overheat ?

[@davesfilmingservices4377]

Kevin Walker never had it overheat.

[@drwalka10]

skyspy Wow !!! Your A6300 Never overheated ?! Thanks sir

[@davesfilmingservices4377]

It has never overheated, that's right.

[@Sutlore007]

I did have some overheated experiences on my 6300 with fw1.1. At the time, it was so hot like 36 degree C (97degree F) in direct sunlight. Even I just turned the camera on without doing nothing, the camera was hot and the overheat icon appeared. :(

[@MarcusRFilms]

Great review as always Dan! As a B camera for filmmakers it's a WIN. Stays on my gimbal and excellent for slow-mo.

[@drwalka10]

Morning sir ! How long does it take for your sony a6500 to overheat ?

[@MarcusRFilms]

Kevin Walker mine never overheated once yet

[@learningcameras]

It's impossible to know. I have has issues in as little as 23 min and have also shot for an hour with no issues. Some say the camera doesn't overheat for them. There is now the menu button to allow your A6500 to heat without shutting down though so you could use that for critical times. I rarely have issues in the shade though

[@drwalka10]

Dan Watson " Some say the camera doesn't overheat for them. " - Dan Watson It would've been nice to hear that line in your video review ........... just saying

[@chrisscherer3116]

thanks dan.. great stuff, very inspiring. which settings do you use to shoot 120fps? If I switch to 120fps my S&Q settings are down scaled to 30p/30fps so the video export is already in slow motion. however, I would like to shoot 120fps but with a unchanged pace output/export and than scale down pace in premiere pro manually later on. So I am wondering which settings you use to film in 120fps? thx

[@WillSada]

Going from the air-conditioned hotel room, into very hot and humid weather (100 f+) and vice versa? what's the best way to keep the camera @ peak performance and without getting moisture into the camera/lenses?

[@learningcameras]

A slow transition. Warm up gradually. I live in Florida so during the summer, it's horrible. I'll go from inside the cold venue to outside to take pictures and everything fogs up for 5 minutes. Put your camera in a bag, take it outside and open the bag just a tiny bit to let the warm air drift in slowly

[@WillSada]

OK, sounds good. Thank you sir!

[@lvhs440]

you videos are quality! I love you reviews!

[@allenschneider1847]

Any thoughts on this camera as compared to the a7iii or the nikon xt3? Any guesses on the release of an a6700 or an a7000 and what upgrades those might bring?

[@allenschneider1847]

Opps I mean fugi xt3

[@learningcameras]

It looks like something like an A7000 is soon on the way...maybe 2-3 months out tops. Most likely Sony will continue the current trend of releasing a higher end camera for a higher price and leaving the current a6500 as a cheaper alternative though the retail price might drop a little. On the dream side of things we could see a stacked sensor like the A9 leading to 20fps+ frame rates with 4k 60 video. It's REALLY tough to judge Sony on this one. They continue to stun us on the tech side of things and they might step things up by going after the high end APSC cameras like the D500, XT3, 7DII rather than lower end ones like the Nikon D7500 and Canon 80D

[@jbmacphotography7574]

I spotted earlier in another video that Af lock on does work in video mode with touchscreen

[@predrag1]

What lens was used on those shots? Sorry I was watching the video with no sound...

[@learningcameras]

Lenses used were the 16-70mm F4, 85mm F1.4 Gmaster mostly. But feel free to download the full resolution jpegs and it should be in the exif data

[@Vaibhavplus]

what camera did you use to shoot this video? its quite good

[@learningcameras]

I think I was using the GH5 at this time

[@kaiaranda6989]

Hi, what camera do you recommend for a professional use that has great overall quality for both photo and video use?

[@angelsalazaralfaro]

men, in your opinion what is the best camera for video? g85 lumix or sony 6300? or another camera vs g85 in this range of cost? thanks and congratulations for your work!

[@learningcameras]

A6300 is better quality, especially in low light and better autofocus performance. But, the G85 has better ergonomics, less chance of overheating, built in image stabilization, a nice flip touch screen and, great lens selection at reasonable prices. You just need to figure out which is most important to you. If you are also shooting photos or shooting above 1600 ISO often, would definitely lean towards the A6300 but keep in mind you will need to spend a bit more money for decent lenses.

[@christinamihaelacarare7030]

What lens did you use to take images with? They´re amazingly sharp!

[@learningcameras]

Most were the 50mm F1.8: kit.com/learningcameras/sony-a6500-kit

[@christinamihaelacarare7030]

Thank you!

[@edrunyon9847]

Checking to see your view on Full Frame for shooting video. Is it necessary or provides better options in post? I am shopping for a video only body and would like to know if I need to spend more or not. Thanks in advance!

[@learningcameras]

It's definitely not mandatory...many professional video cameras shoot at a 1.3X crop (super35). It does typically give you better low light performance having a larger sensor and often more dynamic range. Full frame also means shallower depth of field which can be good or bad depending on how much you want in focus. I shoot with a GH5 often which is a Micro43 small sensor and am fine with it except for the more limited low light abilities.

[@edrunyon9847]

Thanks again Dan! I am pretty much between the Sony a7sii and the a6500. Flying it on the Moza Air gimbal. All the footage during a wedding that I shoot is short clips mainly. Lots of movement and very little setup as I am not a full video shooter.

[@maiquitodePR]

How are the jpegs compare to the a6300 and fujifilm xt2 which camera should i get a6500 or xt2 cant make up my mind

[@learningcameras]

The A6500 and A6300 are essentially the same quality. I prefer the XT2 images out of camera but after some editing, I can do wonders with both and I would say the Sony takes an edge in low light performance. But I just love the Fuji to use and the lens lineup while somewhat small is more inclusive and less expensive for the lenses I like most. Tough call though. I do like the IBIS which the Fuji does not have and the A6500 is certainly faster

[@tailwhipolaf]

Is there any camera with good stabilization and a low rolling shutter? Does the kit lens do anything for stabilzation?

[@learningcameras]

Probably the best right now if you want both photo and video is the Canon R6II. The Sony A7SIII has low rolling shutter but stabilization isn't amazing unless you use "active" which does crop in a bit and can occasionally do some weird things

[@tailwhipolaf]

@@learningcameras Thanks so much for the reply. I was hoping for something in the $1500 dollar :) lol Decent low light, decent stabilization for vlogging and flip screen and 4k 30fps. I feel i need more money for this :(

[@vscatolin]

I'm an enthusiast. Do you think I should choose the rx100 m5 or a6500? Even though both cameras have their negative points, and at the time of purchase money are not the problem... what is the best option?

[@pckuching3374]

Victor Scatolin gh5

[@learningcameras]

What do you want to shoot?

[@vscatolin]

I will take pictures of landscapes, but especially record videos (little takes) of trips that I usually do. I really like edit my videos using adobe premiere, mainly the takes that I record in my trips. Sorry my bad english.. and thanks for the help :D

[@learningcameras]

Ok, so the RX100 M5 is probably the best camera around that can fit in your pocket. If you don't mind carrying a bag and purchasing 1-3 decent lenses, get the A6500. It offers better quality and more options.

[@vscatolin]

Is this one Sony FE 28mm f/2 Lens (www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1126139-REG/sony_sel28f20_fe_28mm_f_2_lens.html) a good lens for A6500? Thanks again!

[@axeltroja9390]

Common you should watch 6300 Reviews if you give hints on the 6500 & don't know the Solutions for overheating. Put a metal blade like L quick Mount under it & open the battery door & Display a way from the camera backside, this helps a lot. Maybe sony should release the camera in White, this reflects sun light stronger & might helps during Video in the sun.

[@dablet]

can someone pls confirm the 6500 will let you have full manual control for video? does it let you change iso, shutter speed, and aperture?

[@learningcameras]

Yes, the A6500 will allow full manual control for video. You can even control audio levels while recording

[@dablet]

thanks so much for your time. and the review was great! now, i have to decide if i want this camera or the canon m6

[@WillSada]

The no 180-degree flip screen is annoying; Will do a comparison between the a6500 and Panasonic GH5 please?

[@WillSada]

Thank for a great video. Do you know if the a6500 weather sealed (splash and dust resistant)?

[@learningcameras]

There is mild dust and moisture resistance but keep in mind your lens needs to have that as well. No freeze resistance though.

[@WillSada]

OK, thank you!

[@davidp158]

Good review. Pity that SONY can't make these cameras without the over heating and low battery life issues. These are deal killers for video shooters, but less of a problem for still shooters. It is frustrating that SONY doesn't offer much in the way of affordable fast APS-C native lenses. F4 is just too slow. I shoot on a SONY FS5, and use mostly adapted Canon lenses, which are plentiful on the used market for less than half the cost of the G Master lenses.

[@InspiredObserver]

I 100% agree with you. This camera provide epic video quality and I would have loved to buy it. But instead, I will happily buy the 80D because of what you have mentioned. I want to stick a camera on a tripod for 45 minutes - 1 hour and let it record a video, so everyone acts as natural, and then I will do the editing. Plus, as I wish for my camera to last long, I wouldn't wish to have a camera that's constantly overheating.

[@Austexvideo]

Enjoy your reviews. Very helpful indeed, as I was seriously considering this camera. I had hoped the overheating issue would have been resolved. I think Sony is overly obsessed with making it as tiny as possible at any cost. The G85 has a beefier chassis, and maybe this is why it doesn't have the same issue. Nor does the G7, GH4, and so on. Would be fun to have one to play around with, but I just could not trust one in production.

[@PRTWINCAM]

and what camera you use for this video??? the video quality is super great!!

[@learningcameras]

Shot on my Panasonic G7

[@PRTWINCAM]

oh wow thats a mirrorless camara did not know it work that great thank you very much i think im going to go with that one the G7 or would you recommend the Sony 6500 over the G7?? i just need it more for vloging and mini video car shoots thank you once again for your reply

[@learningcameras]

I'm a big fan of the G7, especially given the price. The only weakness for vlogging is that with the 2x crop, there are less wide angle lenses around and they tend to be slightly expensive. Other than that, it's great. Also check out the Panasonic G85 which is basically the identical camera with a more robust body, a few new features, and in body 5 axis image stabilization: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJSVf4uQgc6cmtk Go with the A6500 if you shoot over 1600ISO and don't mind spending more on lenses. It's technically better quality but it has some weaknesses. The AF system in the a6500 is better as well

[@PRTWINCAM]

Dan Watson thank you very much I truly appreciate your time that helps so much you made my day!!..keep up the good work and I am looking forward to more of your videos

[@learningcameras]

Thanks!

[@samanthaalex8761]

"This video was shot using the Panasonic G7" is the footage right out of the camera or post processing/colour correction has been done?

[@learningcameras]

I do some very slight color correction.

[@samanthaalex8761]

nice, love the colours, not too saturated & not dull either, just right for my eyes :-) very pleasing to watch

[@henryc8408]

Do you know if the slow and quick motion video on this camera results in cropping on the sensor? And by how much?

[@sthephenchandra]

i'm consider to buy 6300 with other extra lense or 6500 with kit lense. which one should i get? is 6300 overheating and no IBIS issue does really matter for vlogging? thanks

[@learningcameras]

Without the IBIS, you will definitely want a lens with stabilization for vlogging. Definitely look at the Sony 18-105mm F4 OSS: amzn.to/2linFdO It has stabilization and a great zoom range. The nice thing about the kit lens is it is a bit wider at 16mm so better for vlogging most likely from that perspective and the step up from that is the 16-70mm F4 OSS but it is $900. Don't worry about overheating unless you record more than 20min straight of 4k video

[@ariraphiel39]

I am really struggling to decide to buy this camera or get the gh5 in march. Any advice?

[@learningcameras]

I have the GH5 on order. If you shoot video professionally, I think the GH5 might be the camera you need. But for stills and casual video/travel, the A6500 is amazing.

[@gregstachura957]

Good review Dan...the only thing comes to my mind...another unfinished Sony A6XXX product...still waiting for camera that will meet my expectations ... keeping the money for now.

[@svruhestestveno]

Help! I currently have to choose between Nikon S7000 or Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W830. I want high quality photos with blurred background (if that makes sence). Thank you!

[@SydneyCooper1]

Would love to see you review some Fujifilm cameras

[@maheshgvelly]

a6500 or gh5 which is best overall package in both photos and videos...am pretty confused now

[@pablomota9019]

Hey Dan! I would like to know if the a6300 is still the best camera for it's price. Thanks a lot!

[@learningcameras]

If you want the best quality photos and vidoe, yes it absolutely is. I have some issues with it but it definitely is the best quality camera for the price. Depending on what you were shooting though I might recommend something else. A Bentley may be the best quality car but if you are hauling sheet metal it may not be the best choice. A6300 is on a great sale though till tomorrow: bhpho.to/2lkTHY2

[@CastFromTheHip]

Thanks for the honest review!

[@panoschristodoulou9936]

Hey Dan great video you're one of the best gear reviewers in my opinion. Just want to ask your opinion about a topic . I'm literally torn between the a6500 and the Samsung NX1 . The lack of zooms , rolling shutter and the bad ergos of the Sony are the reasons . The NX1 although an old camera offers pretty much all of the features that the a6500 offers and the Samsung 16-50 f2-2.8 and 50-150 f2.8 are both beautiful lenses and I really don't want anything more than these two. I really want to ask you how viable would a choice of the NX1 be and how close it gets in terms image quality, low light etc comparing to the a6500 . Do you think it's kinda stupid to go to a two year old camera and neglect a brand new Sony a6500 ? I'm reminding these two samsung lenses are more than enough for my work , and I won't have a problem that Samsung has stopped supporting the NX1. Thanks in advance and please keep up the great work !

[@learningcameras]

Thanks! At this point I would not buy an NX1. While I loved the camera, it seems clear that you are going down a dead end. I owned the NX1 for about a year and really wished Samsung had continued it but they did not. I wouldn't mind buying a 2 year old camera if there was a future for the brand but I would not buy a discontinued system. I would prefer to get the Sony and dealing with the shortcomings knowing that in 6-12 months there will be a Sony A7000 or A7SIII that make it even better. Go with a brand that you can continue to invest in.

[@mjdrhd0318]

I'm an amateur not a professional..was thinking of upgrading to 6300 due to price. have a 6000 not sure 6500 upgrade Worth it to me as a almost pure landscape shooter

[@SanMiguelBulls]

Probably not, if just for landscape....

[@Krakenborn]

Update your lenses, rather than a newer camera body...

[@WingersWorldwide]

Great video 😁😁

[@alexrmartin1421]

Thank you for the review. I am seriously considering get a Sony A6500

[@niki6852]

Dear Dan, one question: Is the video quality in 1080p HD really so bad on Sony Alpha 6500 with 16-70 Carl Zeiss? I know that the lens is just a product under license and the name of Zeiss ist more marketing. But really, is the video quality of Sony Alpha 6500 with 16-70 mm so bad in comparison with Sony RX 100 M 5? How about Carl Zeiss 24-70mm? Thanks in advance for advice!

[@learningcameras]

The video quality is good in 1080p but if you want better quality, shoot in 4k in camera and then downsize to 1080p in post. The reason is that the camera can sample more pixels when shooting 4k in camera which leads to more detail. The 16-70 is also great and you should have no quality loss from the lens. The quality on the A6500 is certainly better than the RX100M5 in 4k and should be in 1080p as well (especially in low light & dynamic range) but depending on how the cameras form 1080p video (oversampling, pixel binning, line skipping...) will dictate how much detail you see in the final video.

[@niki6852]

Thank you for your answer! After shooting in 4k, can I downsize the film in the camera, or do I need special software, computer or so? I own a iPad 3rd. generation, first retina display. How can I downscale from 4k to 1080? Is it complicated?

[@learningcameras]

You need a computer and software...like Adobe premiere. It's not complicated but you will need software. I believe they do have some free software that will encode 4k footage but I'm pretty sure you will need a computer.

[@niki6852]

Thank you! Good old Adobe premiere, I've been working for about 15-17 years ago! I thought it would be possible to get the downscale direct into the camera, or maybe through an app on the iPad...

[@learningcameras]

If there is, I'm not familiar with it

[@edgarricardosegura3631]

Hi, please somebody knows if there’s any difference between sony alpha 6500 and sony ilce 6500?

[@mamagina4846]

so great review!!

[@SujitMohanan]

If i use a gimbal like crane, will I still need the 5 axis stabilization like on the a6500? Or I can save some money and get a6300?

[@kapoorvikas007]

Sujit Mohanan No wouldn't need the image stabilization from the camera. Gimbal does the work perfectly fine. But I would still recommend to go for the 6500 or wait for the upgrade. But if you have to buy from 6300 and 6500. Definitely 6500.

[@ekphotography]

Anybody know why on the display the images look way over saturated and really orange but when opening raw they look great? I have tried every color profile, thought nuetral would be best, but everthing even the shadows have an orange tint... tried custom white balance etc but files while previewing on the camera screen look really orange?

[@crinapopescu6600]

How do I activate the IBIS? I went crazy looking for it in the menu,..

[@YannickKhong]

Why consider a photography camera for videography? A non-swivel, but a tilt-screen is ideal for behind the camera operation. Confuses people even more. Maybe Sony should promote its VG30 E-Mount camcorders more...

[@Kemstylebossy]

which lens did you shoot the sample videos with?

[@learningcameras]

Mostly with the 16-70mm F4 and GM 85mm F1.4

[@ct.tv.1427]

What Canon or Nikon lens is a 2.8 zoom for under $1000??...

[@DomKayd]

What would you reccomend for shooting music videos for under 1k in price or so?

[@learningcameras]

This or the Sony A6400 would be great under 1k

[@j-cuts]

Were you trying to autofocus on a white wall? That won't focus with any camera that's not touch screen as well :D

[@lutzvonderburchard3246]

I don't know why everybody is so confused with lock-on AF missing. It is there and it works just fine. Tap on a subject, it will follow it around. You just have to use the right settings.

[@AdventureWithBM]

How fast on 1080p recording until it overheats? I understand that 4K may last 5 minutes (varied). I'm not really interested in using 4K for now.

[@learningcameras]

It differs on every camera and depends on conditions. You should get way more than 5 minutes in 4k though...usually between 15-35 in my tests. 1080p has never overheated on me but I don't think I have recorded more than an hour straight.

[@AdventureWithBM]

Dan Watson nice. That works great for me then. Thanks for the reply

[@jakubs.6817]

very good review!

[@learningcameras]

Thanks!

[@tomass7952]

I have the a6500 and the Sigma 18-35 - A great combo!

[@tonyris4621]

would be nice! (and front heavy haha)

[@SanMiguelBulls]

Hell yeah, ridiculous, I just don't get some of these comments. Especially the ones that say this is not a pro camera... I am having a blast with this little thing...,

[@Worthfishing]

What adapter do you use? I have the same lens I been thinking of getting the a6500

[@tomass7952]

I use the LA-EA3 adapter. Some limitations in AF, but IQ is very good. I use the combo in 99% of the cases for nature and landscape photography. I have not tested video with this lens.

[@c.ancharaz]

Do you feel the need to have a screen protector on the screen?

[@learningcameras]

Nope. Have yet to scratch a screen. Once I do, I'm sure I would buy them

[@jjsadv]

2 questions. What is the best lens to get for travel, video and stills? and also how bad is the dull LCD, is it a show stopper?

[@learningcameras]

The dull screen would be a show stopper if it wasn't for the viewfinder. It's very difficult to frame and review images in bright light but I always just put the viewfinder to my eye to view my images that way. For a good lens without getting too expensive, check out the 18-105mm F4 OSS as a general zoom for travel: bhpho.to/2nmQc7C / amzn.to/2rIdcNg

[@directedbydeez]

Dan + anyone who wants to chime in, My 70D just failed on me, wont turn on (believe I'm having the motherboard issue), I'm considering getting a new camera and needing to make a decision relatively soon. I am a youtuber/photographer but my camera choice is primarily based around VIDEO. Currently you will find me using most often shooting with the canon 50mm f1.8 and the 24mm f2.8, I was considering purchasing the sigma 35mm but hadnt bought it yet. I only mention this to give you an idea of what I use and what sort of focal lengths I need..... Should I go ahead and jump into the a6500? I've window shopped this camera for a little while, I'm concerned of the overheating (although it is rare I film "NON-stop" over 30 minutes) but I don't want that to be a limiter. The battery life I could put up with... What kind of budget glass (if any) can I get on this camera? And how big of an issue is the auto-focus, I film myself, so I will be in situations that I cannot see whats going on obviously, is this a good "set and go" option sort of camera. I have found a 6500 for $1100, I really want to stay in that budget or below, since I'm going to have to acquire glass as well.... recommendations?

[@learningcameras]

Hey. Autofocus on the A6500 is pretty good, enough that I would be fine relying on it for filming myself although I find Canon to be smoother and locks subjects slightly better. Budget glass for the A6500 is limited for zooms but the 35mm prime and 50mm prime are not horrible though still way more than the Canon versions. Without a flip screen, you can't monitor yourself while shooting either. Quality though on the A6500 is a huge leap forward from the 70D so if that is important to you, it might be the way to go. Other possibilities would be the Panasonic G85 if you can live without good autofocus or picking up a new Canon like the 77D or 80D which is almost the same for video but has higher bitrate recording options.

[@directedbydeez]

Thanks for the reply, my 70D started working again (at least for now) but I'm still going to plan on having to get a new camera. Just to have my mindset right on when I actually do have to make that leap.... I really do like the footage I've seen people get on the a6500 though, and I definitely want to start recording in 4k... I think I'm going to go for the 6500 and probably just purchase a monitor for playback while on the tripod.

[@directedbydeez]

What do you think about just using the zoom lens for youtube videos, from what I have seen zoom lenses on the 6500 still seems to be far more crisp than my 70D on videos.... If I was going to go with the one lens route, What would you suggest? Sub $500 lets say.

[@learningcameras]

Yeah, that's fine. Get the 18-105mm F4 lens: amzn.to/2hu1qVH It's about $600 but there really isn't a cheaper zoom option that gives you anything close to this range/quality. You really need a constant aperture lens. B&H does have a 4% cash back with the purchase of this lens: bhpho.to/2v5Aa2A

[@rozapavlova4131]

How does it compare to the Fujifilm X-T2 ?

[@learningcameras]

An entirely different feel and approach to the camera. I kind of like the X-T2 for photos and Fuji has some better APS-C zoom lens options but for video the A6500 has more features.

[@rozapavlova4131]

Thanks.

[@shaunZ96]

What do you think of a6500 used with canon efs lenses?

[@learningcameras]

Not great unless you already own the Canon lenses. There are definitely limitations to what non-native lenses can offer right now for Sony