Sony a6600 & Sony 200-600mm Lens Combo - Complete Set Up Course for Wildlife Photography

[@dcastro5551]

Wow, this is such a great in depth tutorial

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Hey, thanks for watching and I hope I helped you out a bit.

[@jukimax]

Best setup video for a6600, excellent output and explanations of camera and lens functions. Thank you so much and please, make more videos!

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Hi, Thanks for watching and for the kind comments. Glad I could help and yes, I am working on lots more videos...just taking the summer to get footage etc. Stay tuned.

[@ryanantonydixon]

Superb walkthrough thankyou.

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Hi Ryan, Glad you liked it. I do appreciate you taking the time to watch and to write a nice comment as well. Hope your light is magic!

[@hnsubbarao]

The best ever tutorial on this camera. Going through this tutorial made my understanding of all the settings deeper than superficial. Thank you Mr. Don Mammoser for enabling me to take good wild life shots.

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Hi, No problem and I'm glad I could help out a bit. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Much appreciated. Stay tuned for more.

[@wurzelsepp6634]

Thanks for this video, it's the best I've seen for this combination.👏

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Hey, Thank you for watching. Glad I could help a little maybe. I'll be posting more videos soon.

[@veggiemom5]

Thanks so much for this! Very helpful!

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

You are very welcome. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it.

[@Shawns_snapshots]

Thanks for telling me to turn OSS off when shooting high shutter speeds, makes a World of a difference !

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Hey, no problem. Some folks have ok results with OSS on all the time but I find that turning it off at higher shutter speeds works well. Best of light and luck with your photos.

[@davidspencer2758]

Thanks for taking the time to produce an excellent video. I might even try back button auto-focusing on the basis of this!

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Hi David, Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. It took me years to get into BBF but now I find it super super useful and I couldn't do without it. Good luck!

[@Lost_in_the_Blink]

Back button focusing is the way man. Once you start thats it. Certainly was for me!

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

@@Lost_in_the_Blink Hi Matthew, I agree and can't do without the BBF now.

[@Macroadventures]

Great video. Having recently changed to Sony this video has been so helpful. The camera is very different to my Fuji and setting it up with all the different menu settings was getting a bit 🤯. Thank you taking the time to do this tutorial. 👍🏻

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Hi, you are welcome. Glad I could help out a bit. More videos on the way. Enjoy your Sony system...to me it's pure fun to use.

[@wurstbrotverdrescher]

excellent video. thx for sharing

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Hi there, thanks for the positive comment. Glad I could maybe help a little.

[@추공-m8b]

와 감사합니다 항상 건강하세요~ good

[@drewzze]

Thank you for sharing the info Don. Have you ever tried the 1.4x with this setup and if so how were the results?

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Hi drewzze, thanks for watching. Yes, I do use the combo you are asking about. I've done a review here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJvOioJ_p9OVrLM Let me know what you think. I'd appreciate it.

[@Hvitkinn]

Thank you very much for this indept review of this camera/lens combination you pretty much covered it all😀 .. waiting for more videos to come😀👍👍

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

No problem Ron, Glad to have helped a bit hopefully. Next video coming soon.

[@Hvitkinn]

@@DonMammoserPhoto i hear alot of back button focussing but i do not know how that is really working and what are the pros and cons. Do you have a vid about that? Maybe an idea for a future video?

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

@@Hvitkinn Hey Ron, Yeah, BBF works well and gives the advantage of being able to do both action and static subjects with one push of a button. I'll see about a video explaining this better. Thanks as always!

[@enricollen]

Thanks sir

[@ICyfish]

Without the 200 600 lens, is the sony a6600's autofocus fast enough for birds in flight or wildlife in difficult situations like a background with trees?

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Hi LCyfish, I'd say yes, but that depends on the lens. I also have a Tamron 150-500mm lens for Sony and it performs flawlessly with the a6600 and BIF. Some of the other lenses not made for wildlife might struggle but the AF of the a6600 is great. Now I can't wait to get the a6700 though...should be even better. Thanks for watching!

[@ICyfish]

@@DonMammoserPhoto Another question. Did you have trouble adjusting aperture iso and shutter speed quickly because of the lack of external buttons or wheels on the a6600? I'm thinking about getting it for wildlife/nature

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Hi @@ICyfish Not at all. I shoot 99% of the time in aperture priority mode and I dial in my ISO (I rarely use auto ISO). In Aperture priority mode I also normally leave my aperture at f/7.1 or f/8. Once all that is set I simply shoot away. The shutter speed simply falls wherever it falls depending on the amount of light I'm shooting under. Really simple and fast this way. I do recommend the a6600.

[@justk4r0l]

Hello i have got one question: If you are shooting threw viewfinder is there noticible lag?

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Hi, there can be some lag through the viewfinder, especially at the highest FPS but honestly it isn't bad and doesn't affect my shooting at all.

[@larrycranford7141]

I really enjoyed your wildlife photography video and I set up my Sony a6600 with your settings. You mentioned in the beginning the settings are going to be for “static” photos and that was entitled “Custom Hold #1”. Does that mean there are some settings that need to be changed when the action heats up, leading to a “Custom Hold #2”?

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Hi Larry, yes, you'll want to have 2 settings. I have a fast action setting normally all ready to go and then a 'static' setting set to my custom hold #1. This way I am ready for the faster action but if during a wait time there is something a bit slower (such as a perched bird) I just need to press 1 button to also capture that.

[@beingwild6495]

What is the fps of Sony a6600 in 14 bit RAW....? please mention .

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Hi, that would be 11fps to the best of my knowledge.

[@shibnathbanerjee560]

Sony need to develop a apsc model with bird eye tracking feature then we will be happy.

[@marvinspates924]

Hi I have been enjoying your videos! Most of the settings on your camera are similar to mine!!! A couple of things I noticed is that there are times that the camera will lock focus on a wing or a leg with birds in flight!!! So I typically will try to set my aperture at f8 to make sure that the head is in focus. Eye auto focus works very well on owls that are statuary for single shot shooting! It will not work in continuous shooting mood. I notice that you mentioned the frame rates as being 10 fps. From what I have read the frame rates are 11fps (H+), 8fps (Hi). Two things about that "H+" is that continuous auto focus stops working after the first shot, and metering is also locked to the first shot. Every shot that follows, focus is locked, and so is metering. If you use "HI" (8fps) it is all working normally!!! I encountered this with owls flying towards me in "H+". Metering was not a issue, unless the birds were flying through shadows and light!!!! I am a new subscriber!!! Keep the videos coming!!!

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Hi Marvin, Thanks so much for the positive comment and the H+ vs. Hi tip. I did not know this one and will test it soon and maybe even do a video explaining this. I'm not sure photographers are aware of this issue. Stay tuned and thanks again!

[@marvinspates924]

You're more than welcome my friend!!! I am in the process of looking for a a9ii. But it won't do me any good until I get vaccinated my wife won't let me go any place. I have a a7rii and a7riii for landscape photography!!! I love the 200-600 lens for birds. Bird season is heating up here in Florida!!! Instagram @spatesfineartphotos

[@kdlin1]

How do you compare A6600 vs A9? Good video and useful content!

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Hi, Thanks for watching. I do enjoy both cameras and first got into Sony with the a6600, then upgraded to the A9II. The larger physical size of the A9II is good for my large hands, and I feel the higher frame rate is awesome as well. I'm using the A9II primarily now with the a6600 as my backup. Maybe I should do a comparison video! Both cameras have their strong points. Thanks for the idea.

[@kdlin1]

@@DonMammoserPhoto That would be great! I have A9 and A7R3. While A9 is great, I wonder if an APS-C camera's 1.5X extended reach would be useful. :-)

[@tonyb736]

@@DonMammoserPhoto Hi Don, Thanks for the amazing videos you produce for us all. I am wondering if you managed to get round to making a comparison video between the A6600 and A9 for BIF. I am currently trying to decide which to get. I currently shoot with the Nikon D500 and Tamron 150-600 G2, The D500 is 10fps and 21mp - Q. If you were to forget about the higher frame rate of the A9 and the fact that its is slightly larger and presumably a little easier to hold (though I could get a 3rd party battery grip for the A6600) - how would you rate the A6600 against the A9 for BIF, tracking, focusing holding (the ease - consistency of holding focus). Generally would the A6600 be able to give the A9 a run for the money? or would it be left lagging way behind the A9? I live in southern Spain the light here is very good and sunny for 90% of the year. Also have you used the 1.4x with the A6600 and does it work ok with it?

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

@@tonyb736 Hi Tony, Thanks for taking the time to watch and for your question. Your question is a good one and hard to answer. I have the A9II and the a6600 and I use them both with the 200-600mm Sony lens and sometimes the Sony 1.4x TC. The A9II is faster in all regards and is nicer to hold because of its larger size (as you figured). But having said that the a6600 is no slouch with AF and does compete well. I live where its mostly sunny too and bright light certainly helps both cameras, especially with the 1.4x. The extra reach of the crop sensor a6600 is nice but noise is an issue with that camera above about ISO 1600. For just BIF though I'd have to say I normally grab my A9II and its focus tracking is by far the best I've ever used (and I've used the Nikon D500 as well). I know this may not have answered what you wanted to hear...I'll try and post a comparison of the 2 bodies with the 1.4x TC soon. Thanks again and stay tuned.

[@pradeeppatil321]

Mr. Don , I have sony a6400 camera with sony 200-600 . I am interested in bird photography.My probleme is in 600 mm focal length I got slightly blurry images,But on 400 mm focal length the images are Sharp.How can I get Sharp images on 600 mm focal length ?

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Hi Pradeep, thanks for watching. What you have to remember is that at the 600mm focal length with that camera you have the equivalent of 900mm of power. Any little movement by you or the subject will result in blurry images. Try to use a tripod and faster shutter speeds such as 1/1000 sec. or faster (by having good light or raising ISO).

[@pradeeppatil321]

@@DonMammoserPhoto Thanks !

Nice video, Like 12 and Greetings from Italy :)

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Ciao Peri, Grazie tante! I appreciate you watching and I do have plans to complete a video of images from your wonderful country. I've been there lots and love it.

[@serverlan763]

Im sick of my bulky DSLR's and am changing to a6600. My friend sold his Canon D7 and bought the Sony, he says he has never looked back.

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Hi, I agree with your friend. Mirrorless is the wave of the future and once you buy one you'll also never look back. I appreciate it if you use my link for your a6600...no extra charge to you but I get a small percentage. The Sony a6600 Body I use: amzn.to/314riym

[@newlifeeveryday1821]

Question from a newbie: I want to create bird videos similar to this youtube video ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpPWaHmKbMmLj8U ) in which the camera is on a tripod recording birds at they land on a food source or bird feeder then fly away. Do you think the Sony a6600 is an excellent camera for this project or should I buy something like the Sony A7Siii which is much more expensive. I am considering using the Sony 16-55 F2.8 G for the lens. Do you think this lens is a good choice ? I would appreciate any input, advice or suggestions. Thank you very much.

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Hi, yes I think the a6600 would be fine for your project. The video capabilities are fine but I think I might use a bit of a longer lens.

[@idahofallsmagazine3691]

Pretty disappointing if you can't go past ISO 2000 due to noise, especially if you're shooting action at 600mm f6.3. Total non-starter, really.

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Hey thanks for watching. I don't agree with you. The camera and lens make a great wildlife combination. I've used them both for a few years now and get excellent results. Are you jumping to that conclusion you made or do you have some experience photographing wildlife?

[@idahofallsmagazine3691]

@@DonMammoserPhoto Fair enough. I'm a retired pj (community and motorsports mags) with 27 years under my belt, freshly retired. I currently shoot mostly birds in flight (Canon 1DXii, R7 & R5 with 100-400L and 100-500L). What ISO+shutter combo do YOU shoot for wildlife action at 600mm and a max aperture of f6.3? I can sometimes get away with 1/1250, f7.1 at ISO 2000, but usually, unless it's a sunny day, I'm looking at 1/1600, f8 at iso 3200-5000. R7 is my preferred setup except the noise is pretty bad, hence my comment. No problem if you disagree but I find it hard to believe you are shooting that combo at ISO's south of 2000 unless you are making serious compromises in shutter speed.