Sony A6600 Full Tutorial Training Overview Set-up & Tips

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Here is your free tutorial on the Sony A6600! If you are looking for a specific topic, hit command or control F on your computer and type in the topic. If you are looking for training on the basics of photography as well as more advanced lessons on the Sony A6600, check out my Crash Course here:
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Table of Contents / Chapter list:
00:00 - Intro
01:46 - Camera Setup
05:42 - External Buttons
11:02 - ISO
11:52 - Drive Modes
14:14 - LCD Display
19:17 - Black Menu
21:03 - Video Mode
23:09 - Mode Dial
25:03 - Exposure Control
38:44 - Auto ISO
40:52 - White Balance
43:51 - Custom White Balance
47:08 - Focusing Modes
56:53 - Back Button Focus
01:05:32 - Focus Peaking
01:13:44 - Meterin Modes
01:15:28 - Spot Metering Point
01:17:17 - Deep Menu
01:18:36 - File Format
01:19:11 - JPEG Quality
01:19:54 - Aspect Ratio
01:20:05 - Long Exposure NR
01:20:31 - Hight ISO NR
01:20:51 - Color Space
01:20:58 - Lens Comp.
01:21:40 - Scene Selection
01:22:09 - Bracket Settings
01:22:49 - Interval Shoot Func.
01:23:43 - Memory Recall
01:26:29 - Priority Set in AF-S
01:27:03 - Focus Area
01:27:07 - Focus Area Limit
01:27:42 - Switch V/H AF Area
01:28:17 - AF Illuminator
01:28:37 - AF w/Shutter
01:28:51 - Pre-AF
01:29:04 - Eye-Start AF
01:29:22 - Del. Refits. AF Area
01:29:27 - AF Area Auto Clear
01:29:38 - Disp. cont. AF area
01:29:51 - Cir. Of Focus point
01:30:14 - AF Micro Adj.
01:30:53 - Face Priority in Multi Metering
01:31:04 - Spot Metering Point
01:31:12 - Exposure step
01:31:21 - AEL w/ shutter
01:31:29 - Exposure Std. Adjust
01:31:44 - Flash Mode
01:33:05 - Priority set in AWB
01:33:20 - DRO/Auto HDR
01:33:40 - Creative Style
01:34:21 - Picture Effect
01:34:35 - Picture Profile
01:35:02 - Shutter AWB Lock
01:35:45 - Face Registration
01:36:29 - Exposure Mode Video
01:37:09 - Video File Format
01:37:38 - File Format
01:39:23 - S&Q settings
01:40:01 - Proxy settings
01:40:55 - Af drive speed
01:41:14 - Auto Slow Shutter
01:41:32 - Audio Recording
01:42:47 - Marker Display
01:43:10 - Movie w/Shutter
01:43:20 - Silent Shutter
01:44:38 - e-Front Curtain Shutter
01:45:06 - Release w/o Lens
01:45:30 - SteadyShot settings
01:46:13 - zoom setting
01:47:27 - Display Button
01:47:49 - FINDER/MONITOR
01:48:23 - FINDER Frame Rate
01:48:28 - Zebra Settings
01:49:03 - Exposure Set. Guide
01:49:18 - Live View Display
01:50:00 - Auto Review
01:50:09 - Custom Key
01:50:22 - Function Menu Set.
01:50:38 - My Dial Settings
01:51:39 - Av/Tv Rotate
01:52:05 - Func. Of Touch Operatior
01:52:40 - Network Tab
01:52:58 - Playback Tab
01:59:12 - Touch Panel/Pad
01:59:40 - TC/UB Settings
01:59:48 - IR Remote Ctrl
02:00:02 - HDMI Settings
02:00:54 - 4K Output
02:01:10 - USB Connection
02:01:43 - PC Remote Settings
02:02:42 - Format
02:03:41 - File Number
02:05:16 - My Menu Settings
02:07:36 - WiFi Setup / Imaging Edge App
02:13:44 - Michael's Gear Recommendations for Beginners
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Sony A6600
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[@markhorst3628]

I purchased my Sony a 6600 about four months ago. KZbin suggested your video. I want to thank you for doing it. It’s just as useful as it was four years ago when you made the video. And the excellent feature of having it timestamp to jump from one topic to the other and keep it as a reference for future use just a great saver. Thank you for your video.

[@matthewdodson9422]

OMG I've been looking for a video like this. Other people put so much junk in their a6600 videos - this is extremely thorough, organized, clear, and the inclusion of topic bookmarks is so great. This video is amazing, thank you!!!!!

[@ShanePeragine]

Im a firm believer in the uselessness of commenting on youtube videos but let it be known that if 2022 you purchased an a6600, the creator of this video was serious when he said this was meant to be a tool to come back to get refreshed on things as time goes on. I find myself coming back here time and time again to get a better understanding of how to use my camera to the best of its abilities. This video is really fucking helpful and i applaud the creator for making it for free.

[@dcastro5551]

I haven't watched 10 mins of this but based on the length of your tutorial, no stupid intro/b-rolls, and the positive comments has already made me subscribe and also put your CC on my list. Thank you for making this available!

[@AdamWitt]

Dude. I'm not sure who in the right mind would "dislike" this video. You're thorough, yet to the point and very informative. This was a great video - lifesaving at that. Thanks for putting in the work, Mike!

[@Marc-e4n]

Just got mine A6600, its a completely new world for me, as I never touched a camera before, so much information and technology that would be a huge challenge to get good at it by myself, so this blessed man did this video, all I could do to re tribute this was to buy the Crash Course...thank you Sir, I have never been so excited about learning as I`m now.

[@MMaven]

Thank you Marc! I really appreciate your support

[@steverees123]

This is really great stuff. I really like how you can speak as someone who's clearly used the camera a lot, rather than just going through the motions from the user manual. I particularly like the menu deep dive! Thanks for a great job.

[@lucyferito]

Thank you very much for this tutorial. Impressive amount of time you’ve put into educating people like me. I have nothing more than appreciation for guiding this beginner into the beauty of photography with this amazing Sony tool.

[@STRAIGHTP]

Every once in awhile i come across something on KZbin that is worth it's weight in Gold. Not only is this a perfect video as i sit here with my (new to me) a6600 and i get to walk through all the things i may have skipped or thought "i dont need that", but, it's also a college level beginner crash course on the fundamentals of good photography. Thanks for taking the time to give us this knowledge. FOR FREE! Sony should give you a free camera for this.

[@MMaven]

Thank you Pete! FWIW I learned to teach at the University of Alabama (Roll Tide). I taught freshman biology for eight years and took what I learned in teaching and apply that now to Photography. Thank you for noticing and best wishes!

[@STRAIGHTP]

@@MMaven awesome. you definitely had the patience to put this all together like a Sensei

[@AustinPartyBand]

Thank you so much for this amazing tutorial. I just watched all 2 hours 19 minutes and 25 seconds, and I'm sure I will be watching it a few more times over the coming weeks.

[@la5150hi-lophoto]

I’ve had Sony camera forever and there are still some settings on the menus I didn’t understand. Thanks for taking the time and cataloging. I was taking an underwater photo workshop and having issues where the image would not show prior to shooting. None of the experienced instructors could figure it out. Many thanks!

[@youuuuuuuuuuutube]

I jumped to some specific sections just to get more knowledge, wow this is really reference material, Sony couldn't have done better themselves, amazing work!

[@bernadetazyla8253]

I could not bring myself to get to know this camera because there is so much information to absorb...and finally decided I've got to and I found your video....and now i have hope:) thank you so much!

[@justsomeasiandude7751]

@Michael The Maven, you're still producing the best camera review on KZbin. Keep up the good work!!!

[@Frouzo]

Awesome stuff. Best a6600 video tutorial there is. Thank you for this

[@jakobglassstories]

Thank you so much for making this video. I have watched about a hundred videos on Sony menu and yours is by far the most informative.

[@PaulSter]

I'm guessing that I will watch and re-watch various segments of this awesome video for a few months at the minimum. Thank you! This is fantastic. Paul in Austin, TX

[@pf4773]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! It is so appreciated! I've now been in quarantine for a month and this is the perfect time for such a tutorial. Thanks, again!

[@KennethBDone]

This tutorial is the best welcome for my new 6600. Many thanks, Michael!

[@grahammutton1964]

Thank you Michael, I got my a6600 a few days ago and a lot of the mist has cleared. You have done a great job of demonstrating the functions and menus. I've just signed up for your A6600 Crash Course and I can't wait to dive into that. Many thanks and keep safe..

[@4x4xplore41]

Great Video Micheal, very informative and you really simplify the overwhelming settings of the A6600.

[@NT-or9wh]

Bought an a6600 this weekend. This guide is gold. Thank you.

[@johnweeksfilms7529]

minute 5 and you have already saved me a drama about the SD II I was about to buy, thanks

[@MadisonAdventures]

Thanks. I bought one of this to use on my blog and since i am waiting for it to arrival i am kerning how to use it :)thanks for the tutorial

[@RodrigoRamirez-eq6gj]

Thank you so much for putting the time and effort to make this video. It's saved me lots of time and frustration.

[@dlfred1]

Best, in-depth tutorial. Your presentation is a mark of a great educator!

[@eldhaww8326]

I have like 3 months since I bought my camera and I was so intimidated by it that I haven’t even used to have at least 1 decent pic! After this video I feel way more confident and confortable when using it! Thanks

[@Darkdrizzle_Production]

This is great learning more about my camera. Thank you

[@rohanj6362]

Amazing stuff. Thank you. Just got my 6600 in 2024. After selling my Canon DSLR I’ve had for years. Super useful video. And will be going through this again, and saving it for future reference. Thanks again 🙌

[@iamkellijackson]

Only video I could find to show me how to remove the hot/cold shoe thingy. Thank you!!

[@AndyElliottrealtor]

Thank you for your hard work on this! I know just enough to be dangerous...and this video is so helpful. I appreciate your efforts.

[@gobbel600]

Daaaaaaaamn. Crazy amount of work put into this. Subscribed (and just bought the A6600) :)

[@alanperlman4870]

I've made a living as a photographer for way longer than I care to contemplate or am willing to admit. But for all that time I've been a Canon shooter. Now in my...ummm...later years, I decided to downsize and go to a mirrorless option. This tutorial has been truly invaluable in helping me decipher the Sony menu system. Thank you, Michael!

[@JonasGavenas]

Best of the best video. Very informative and nice work.

[@albertbriones6581]

thanks for the inputs Michael!

[@willbrink]

Very useful vid. I watched start to finish and it really helped understand the camera and how to set it up to start getting photos I want from it. Will play with what I took away from this vid, will consider the crash course for sure after I work with the camera for a bit. I'm blow away by the capabilities of the 6600 and can't imagine anyone uses all of them, and likley way more camera than I actually needed. But, it appears I will not need a new camera for a long time! My plan is to shoot in A mode per vid recs and see what I get.

[@bighenrywun]

Extremely well organized initial guide for Sony A6 series users, and also a good refresh guide for experienced users. Thank you for the work and useful information.

[@chrisheldman4942]

Excellent video. Been shooting an A55 for 10+ years but I picked up a lot of valuable info here for my new A6600. Great job👍!

[@xs2arjan]

Thank you a lot, new owner of a A6600 as upgrade from A6000. Lots of nice info for my sports photography!

[@stratolestele7611]

This is great. I'm a new a6600 owner and I am learning one step at a time. Thank you!

[@floriankreppner]

Absolutely amazing thank you so much

[@ZackStark]

Super informative. Watched this in an hour at double speed and got my camera setup!

[@MMaven]

That’s the way to do it!

[@BibleBoots]

BEST TEACHING EVER

[@ryen7512]

Excellent information, this should be a paid course. Thank you!

[@Moesabi]

oh dude, you are the man. thank you just found this youtube page

[@wenhou7228]

Wonderful explanation. I watched over 3 times. Thanks so much. Supper helpful.

[@RishabhSharma-lq1id]

I'm always amazed at how much time and efforts you put in your videos.

[@MMaven]

Thank you Rishabh!

[@joeytrimble21]

Amazing overview I now understand my camera!

[@Parsh.Photography]

Great tutorial. I recently bought a A6600 and this video was very intense and useful.

[@user-oi4pk8fu1n]

first time sony user, this video is a life saver. Thank you so much

[@longrider9551]

Michael I rented this camera for a week to test on my 100-400 and 200-600 for wildlife, the performance is exceptional. The autofocus and battery life are amazing, what I don't like is the form factor and controls. Sony needs to take this camera and put it in an a7 body and they would have a winner on their hands

[@MMaven]

Have you tried any of the other A6*** series cameras? The A6600 is by far the best. They also changed the grip specifically for it, it’s different than the other A7 bodies

[@longrider9551]

@@MMaven I agree the grip was great I refer to the controls or lack thereof , I really like using the front and rear control wheels for aperture and shutter

[@MMaven]

Longrider i agree. The back wheel is a little too far down. I also want a mini joystick and touch navigation for the menus.

[@longrider9551]

@@MMaven agree 100%

[@longrider9551]

@@MMaven Canon has the 7D Nikon the D500, Sony needs to take those 2 cameras and make them better, we now have 2 of the best wildlife lenses on the market in the 100-400 and 2-600, we need a crop camera that makes those lenses proud 😊

[@knowingisbeing]

You have tons of patients

[@dennispeaks]

Thanks for this tutorial Michael, I was already a fan

[@andylien6515]

This video contains so much useful information. Thank you Michael!

[@Phlymedicare]

Good overview of the A6600. Just upgrade to the A6600 from the A6000 and the manual is 165 pages! The video, a bit long which the time markers was handy, did go over what was needed to know on the camera controls. FYI for the beginners, that Michael may or may not know; I was told by the Tamron rep at the photo show in NYC that Tamron makes Sony lens. A high Tamron lens is equal to or similar than the Sony counter part. This was confirm by a rep from Sony at a different show.

[@docwel1]

Thank you for responding to my question. I think I have figured it out. I can use the screen as a touch pad (using view finder) with using any focus area except wide and center (tracking or non tracking). My settings are:Touch Panel/Pad set to Touch Panel+Pad and Touch Pad settings set to Operation in Vertical Orientation set to ON and Touch Position Mode set to Absolute Position and Operation Area set to Right 1/2. I am surprised by this as I can use the screen as a touch pad with both center and wide focus areas on my a6400.

[@junkfishinj]

This is incredible. Thank you so much for making this!

[@krishnapatel222]

In-depth information. Thanks you so much.

[@thattubesound2214]

Michael, This is awesome stuff! I just purchased an a6600 (mostly for learning stills photography) and a Lumix GH5 for video. I am brand-new to Sony cameras, and the instruction that you have provided in this video is nothing short of excellent. In fact, I learned so much about my new 6600 from this one presentation, that I went ahead and bought the Crash Course and the Photoshop course. I can't wait to get started on them. Many, many thanks to you, sir, for this awesome video! Michael L.

[@MMaven]

Thank you so much for your support-I really appreciate it! Please let me know how you like the other courses

[@Arsyde_]

I finally finished it! Thanks man!!

[@davidk.ringel4321]

Superb, comprehensible tutorial! I understand my a6000, a6500, a6600 and a7riii much better - which all share some of the features you explain so well. Cannot thank you enough for sharing your knowledge! You're a good man and excellent instructor! All your tutorials are good, but, this one lifted the fog from my eyes trying to master the art you clearly demonstrate.

[@lettleal2009]

Thank you, Michael. So much great stuff, and the bookmarks help as a great reference tool. Cheers

[@frankd5173]

Huge thanks. Definitely made it easy for me to customize and know my camera 🤙

[@charleslove7306]

Great tutorial, Thank You !! Sharing the following if anyone else is having this issue. Was having trouble not hearing sound when I transfered my a6600 videos using WiFi or a USB cable. Saw the video discussion regarding proxy recording , I turned that on and my videos transfered to my Android phone with audio and the USB connect also worked, the video files were not in the same place as the pictures ...but all the videos were together and play perfectly

[@Mr.Altavoz]

Best Crush curse on the a6600 . Thanks a lot🏆

[@patrickjmckenna]

Thank you Michael. This was really great. Putting it in my calendar to watch it again as it's so packed with information.

[@Sonydir]

Super information.I was looking for such a class.

[@brenlefe]

Thank you for such an in-depth explanation. I feel more confident with the settings.

[@ereceeme]

This is so great. Last Time I used a photo camera was the Olympus om 2. All those buttons kind of intimidated me. Not any more. Thanks.

[@jestinjames9963]

This helped me a lot.. Thanks for making this.

[@Firewireads]

I'm very new to the Sony a6600 I appreciate the video and keep rocking

[@B.E.E.Outdoors]

Just switch to Sony from Canon! This was incredibly helpful. Thank you!

[@brenlefe]

I also switched. Great tutorial.

[@prku2]

I 2nd that, What Sony Should be doing to support their hardware, thank you Michael!

[@hannahl9260]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! it was incredibly helpful!

[@BrianJohnstonAU]

Easy to follow. Thanks. :)

[@Snow-vu8op]

Thank you so much Michael, this was very educational. Liked and Subscribed :):)

[@vattuirecreationskateboard6147]

Great instruction I m beginner. Love your content.

[@pattig8905]

Very helpful thank you very much 😊

[@thomasnewsom6084]

Michael. I keep waiting for you to do this for the A7R4. I have purchased the ones you did for the Nikons. Hope you get to it soon. Thanks for the great work.

[@lavinchi6709]

Thank you for this very helpful video🎁

[@crimp-shaped5019]

Please do a best settings or setup guide for the A6600.

[@liujack4260]

Fantastic! Thanks for sharing!

[@irfanulkarim5071]

It helps me lot

[@whereisclementine6342]

Thank you sooooooo much for this info. Just bought this camera and felt lost before I found your videos.

[@Firewireads]

Me too

[@TracyClark]

Awesome. Thank you

[@alizona85]

Thank you, Michael.

[@oscararborist]

Superb content.

[@MMaven]

Glad you think so!

[@homevalueswithbrent7381]

Michael, thank you for a very thorough video. I am not sure I understand how to change the aperture and frame rate on the camera. I am new to cameras and it is a little overwhelming. Where do I find how to change the aperture and frame rate on the camera? Thanks!

[@kellykieser6906]

I am wanting to purchase your crash course but am unsure if it goes into detail about the a6600. I know the title says it does, but looking at the notes it talks alot about the a6400. I just want to be sure before I purchase it. I am loving the free tutorial and am going thru that right now.

[@MMaven]

It’s covered in depth. These cameras are all very similar but we included the a6600. If you are unhappy with the material I’ll give you a full refund no questions asked

[@davidreji]

Will you do a tutorial on Sony a6700?

[@aaaa15891]

Haven't bought the 6600 yet.. but planning to and this is going to be very helpful... 👍👍😁 Subscribed and saved.. for future reference again.. 😁😁😁

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

this video is a fantastic resource for a new a6600 user! 1 question: on the Manual Steadyshot settings, is that asking for the physical focal length of the lens, or the cropped equivalent on APS-C?

[@Makings-nz9vh]

Thank u So much Sir...More helpful ur video🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@patpatpat999]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@Mr.Altavoz]

Excelent video. Thanks

[@LapoMamoli8]

Thank you very much!

[@maxcuz]

Great tutorial, really helped me to understand how the camera works and how to deal with the settings. Thank you. Subscribed :)

[@MMaven]

Thank you

[@pradikatnett6939]

THANK YOU!!!!

[@Jakecooks]

dang that was a long video, I did learn a good amount though. I just recently got the a6600 as my very first camera.

[@fishnmusicn]

Great tutorial - I'm stumped on one thing if anyone knows. When I'm in Aperture Priority Mode and changing the aperture, the shutter speed is not showing as a fraction but in inches and I don't know how to change it to make it show up like in the video.

[@MMaven]

Yes, exactly - Aperture Priority mode works by measuring the light in your current situation. Go outside during the day and watch it change. Those “ marks mean seconds. It’s because you are using your camera in a dark situation and it would require a long exposure to get enough light.

[@fishnmusicn]

@@MMaven Thank you, I'll continue to watch today. I thought that was it. Great info for this camera.