Top 7 Camera Settings to Change on the Sony a6400

[@songokussj4cz]

10:35 correction. You are not losing that space. When you watch through viewfinder, the touchscreen behaves like a touchpad. So you can "push" the focus point anywhere you like by touching anywhere on the screen. Anyway great tips. I'm starting with this camera.

[@eliroberts9362]

hes losing the space because he face would be in the way lol. if he couldnt use the screen, it would be very difficult to tap the screen on the farther left side when your face is in the way

[@alsayers]

Found you this morning on KZbin. Just purchased my 6400 and took it out yesterday. Using but learning. Your video is informative but not frantic as so many others I have seen are. I have subscribed and will be watching your other videos.

[@tinplater]

Maybe I missed it, but the AF Live View TRACKING is the big deal on this camera and you completely passed over? You can set tracking for the various focus areas. It is really "sticky" and makes the AF of this camera in a league of its own (and the A9)

[@LoveAlexx]

Paul Wassermann where can I get to this AF Live View tracking setting? I don’t see it! Is it an option?

[@danielandersoniii6697]

@@LoveAlexx You need to set Autofocus mode to AF-C, then you can select it under Focus Area. It's called "Tracking: Flexible Spot ", it's the last option and only enabled in AF-C. At 7:35, you'll see at the bottom of the selection modes, there is on that is disabled. Mark Galer has an excellent video that describes it.

[@dayton1855]

A little correction... In AF-C the camera does not continuously focus unless you are half pressing the shutter. It was stated in the video that the camera continuously focuses in AF-C even when not touching the shutter button and that's not true. It only continuously focuses while half pressing the shutter button. There is a setting that will do this called AF ON but it is a separate setting from AF-C.

[@3VAudioVideo]

I have the A6000 and In Video mode. it will always focus wherever the Flexible Spot box is unless I push the shutter down, and then it will stay locked and no longer change focus distance no matter where the box is. The only other way it will not focus is if i put it in manual focus mode. How do I get it to only change focus by pressing the shutter (so that it will focus to where the box is and no longer keep trying to focus to where the box is)? Keep in mind that I am only concerned here in Video mode and using the Flexible Spot box mode.

[@mymoto4life]

Hey Jerad, Really enjoyed the video. Just used for the first time my Sony a6400, it came with 2 kit lenses; 16-50mm & 55-210mm. Your video made me aware of some setting mistakes, that explained why some of my pics didn't come out as well as they should have. Thanks.

[@ophiltunen]

Thank you for this video. I just bought this camera :)

[@fritsscholtenhzn6268]

Hi Jerad , thx for your video. now I've upgraded to the Sony a 6700, but can't trade in my 2 workhorses, I've never had a problem. Cheers

[@biogons14]

Good recommendations. Just two questions; the problems using the AF touch selection with the viewfinder only happens with left-handed eye, like you. The new SONY A6400 like all the A6xxx series cameras needs better video codecs. With a good 1080p quality It would not be necessary to record in 4K downsampling to FHD, with the associated problems of "rolling shutter", heating, no 50, 60, 120p, high memory and battery drain, big file size and time to edit. This little camera clash with so big lens!

[@shiva20211]

Thanks for this video. I just bought this camera with basic kit lens. Usual to hear your tips.

[@clisaa6974]

^ What is a good HD setting for good quality. 30p 50m? I don't get the different file size options 30p/60p... i just want good videos for family and traveling not enough for cinematic

[@manojmalakar.NNLive]

Which lens you are using with a6400? I am using 16-50 kit lens , please recommend for the good lens.

[@vahesteinberger9937]

Wow the tip concerning the remapping of the "standard focus" key makes the camera so much easy to use. So helpful, thanks :)

[@mikesanmarco1953]

Very nice start video explaining set-up of the Sony a6400. Thanks for the suggestion on the Copyright information as well!

[@rammyspreciousmoments3793]

Just got my new Sony a6400. Thanks a lot for the tips 😊

[@cherylcuttineau7916]

Just bought this for filming on KZbin. Thank you so much!

[@AbuYussuf]

Thanks man, informative video. I was considering buying this camera but I was told the kit lens is not good. What do you think?

[@raamangupta3277]

Well done. Which lens is shown in the video. Thanks

[@robertcudlipp485]

Have just got a6400 and am about to watch your video in full. Ok, some will say, watch the video before commenting! However, what is it with this obsession that everyone who uses a camera should shoot in full manual? There seems to be some photo snobbery around that unless you shoot both in full Manual and RAW, you are second rate. FWIW, have shot film and now digital for many years. For the way I shoot, Aperture priority just suits my style of shooting...can dial in 1.4,1.8 or more ( depending on the lens) for very shallow depth of field and, if shooting landscapes set to f5.6,8.11.16 etc, What is the problem with this? If has just become automatic for me after so many years. Also, I am often, to the horror of internet photog snobs, happy to shoot in jpg only, or where possible, a combo of Raw and jpg. Don't fancy spending my life on a computer putting in a false sky on a scene well known to me and which I wish to replicate in the image.

[@clisaa6974]

^ Do you have to put that lens cap on the view finder? Is it to protect the viewfinder?

[@robertcudlipp3426]

I never cease to be amazed at the inference that only those shooting in full manual and raw, are "true photographers. I have shot basically in Aperture priority as this simply suits my shooting style. I only occasionally spend hours manipulating an image on my computer,so jpgs mostly suit me. That said, it's pretty straightforward choosing to shoot both via the menus.

[@justinhicks3783]

Copyright setting was 🔥 🔥 Thanks

[@smarthousetech8593]

Just got this camera today, so glad I found you. Thanks Bro, ready to Snap!

[@DaddyyCrab]

Good video. Thanks for the tips.

[@pengchen634]

how to turn on sony a6400 in body lens auto correction? if you have a video to show me, please send me the link, thanks!

[@pengchen634]

I found it , on page 2/14, it called lens Comp. Thanks

[@3VAudioVideo]

just got the A6400 . What settings do I set it to so that I can do this in video mode: Place the box over an object, press & release the shutter, so that the camera's focus is set to the distance the object was at (say 20 ft), and the focus remains at that distance (20FT) no matter where that object moves to and no matter what new object is in the box. It won't work this way. Instead, I need to keep the shutter pushed down while recording.

[@cod-ares1741]

Thanks for course 😘 I am going to learn the course . And IAM a new subscriber for this channel this is the first video I see in this channel

[@irineosk6843]

I got my Sony a6400 but I have a problem .... I can't change the focus mode it's locked on "manual focus" whether I have the lens attached or not(I have the sigma 16mm f/1.4). Please HELP!!!

[@thejayeshsingh]

I'm stuck in the same situation right now, did you gey any resolution for this. Thanks in advance

[@irineosk6843]

@@thejayeshsingh yeah try to mount the lens correctly until you hear the "click" sound

[@thejayeshsingh]

@@irineosk6843 It worked now, many many thanks 🙌

[@jre617]

My biggest frustration with the new a6400 is you can't really toggle AF tracking on/off. It's a clunky 2-3 step process that can result in lost shots. You can set Tracking On to a custom button, but only for certain focus modes that leave the focus point up to the camera. And, Tracking On requires you to hold the button down. I wish I could point to a subject in Center Area focus and either lock focus or push a custom button (not hold it down) to initiate tracking. I feel like I am struggling to control AF. Also, I honestly don't understand moving a small focus box around the rear touch screen. Wouldn't it be much faster to use the Center Area focus box and just aim at the subject, press half shutter and shoot?

[@bryanbuff]

Sony menu/UI has always been one of the black eyes on these great cameras.

[@UspaceEntertainment]

Can we compare Panasonic HC-X1000 with this ? which one is better?

[@MrRweff]

Informative video. I'd like to make an addition. While using the evf and using the screen to move the focus bracket, you can try doing the same while the screen is flipped out because it's possible on this model. Yay... Thanks to Sony...

[@biogons14]

That´s not possible, the screen locks the viewfinder when it is lifted up.

[@Mr.Roncharles]

Please excuse my novice question. What is the mode that the a6400 takes 3 pictures and blends them together. And where can I find it.

[@Hexspa]

Bracketing. Left press the control wheel for Drive Modes. At least that's where I think it is. When you're scrolling through the modes, you'll see left and right carats which give you more options for the various bracketed shooting modes.

[@immofornote1621]

Do you recommend Sigma 16 mm F1.4 for real estate photography ? Is it wide enough? If not what lens do you suggest?

[@nickstingray]

16mm should be okay, although I bought a Sony 10-18mm lens which is very wide and is capable of capturing a small single bedroom (6x7 feet) if that helps!

[@immofornote1621]

@@nickstingray i also noticed that when i shoot with that lens , no matter what aperture i use , the pictures are not that focused and crispy , specially when i zoom them in on my computer, i don't know what's the problem , is it the lens or my settings!? What do you say ?

[@petvesta]

After changing all these settings, does it stay set that way or does it return to default after the camera has been turned off?

[@nurulazhar8462]

My AF-S Af-A DMF cant be turned on, my interval shot cant be operated, I dont know what happens to my camera, I am a beginner for this camera, pleasse help

[@jorgealvarez007]

I got your Udemy making an etherum miner. that was great!!.

[@terettl]

I really loved your tutorial~!!! I recently received my a6400 with 16-50mm kit lens. I am shooting in HD 24p and turned on Face/eye AF on both eyes (auto), but no matter how I change the shooting, from at one point, it only focuses on the face never on neither of my eyes. I have been trying to figure this out, but cannot fix this problem. I’m so frustrated. Please help me...Thank you for your video!!

[@jeradcamera]

I’m not sure why that would be happening. I would make sure that your camera has the latest firmware update.

[@BrijeshGohil]

a6400 has eye af only while taking pictures. only a6600 has eye af in video.

[@petvesta]

Why should I format a card? Why do yu use 64GB cards? Why not 126 or 256?

[@mandangonz]

It doesn't make sense that the Play Memories / Imaging Edge app can't transfer RAW files to a smart phone. But it do be like that.

[@rzrdaze]

I started to download that ap but the reviews were the worst. People don't like it so i didn't bother.

[@kamalyadav3024]

Sony camara in menual focus 50mm lens

[@em_304]

This was so very helpful! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@Sreerajpvr]

I loved this video , thanks 😊

[@cesaralmazan5669]

I needed this! thank you!

[@Nezermondez]

big help thanks

[@MigueldeJesus]

Excellent instructional video!

[@emilioquinde4714]

Hi please help... I want to buy any battery grip for the sony a6400... Which battery grip should I buy for the sony a6400? Is the Sony a6500 or sony a6300 battery grip compatible with the sony a6400?

[@Aemilindore]

Hi, I have the same camera purchased day before from Sony. But I do not have the 30p 4K option. My camera only provides 24p. Why is that? Is the same. I'm a beginner so your help is much appreciated. Thanks! p.s. my camera firmware ver is 2.0

[@Frikandel]

I had the same problem, the solution is this: Go to settings > setup page 2 > ntsc/pal selector and then change your camera to PAL mode. Note that this will require a format of your SD card.

[@markshirley01]

What a AF settings would you use if you are on a gimbal and touch screen AF to track a person or object.

[@jasonday1451]

My Cock

[@abdulsamadniz2361]

Loved the video! Thank you so much. Really informative.

[@joselamtp]

Me too

[@Modified_Garage07]

Very informative video ....

[@studiovitta]

can you make a video for best AF settings in video mode please?

[@Hexspa]

AF-C with touch operation on. Put that in your My Menu so you can go between touch to track and touch to focus. Then you can use any of the other focus areas from the Fn button. Michael the Maven likes to use Zone in video on the left side so when he's in the zone, it'll track his face. I've been using Wide with the occasional Center but no reason you can't use Spot or Flexible Spot too. Kinda wish it had half-shutter tracking but the touch option works too.

[@SuperLiz2007]

Very helpful and useful information. Thank you so much.

[@Rahul-ke8lt]

thanks lot for this video man🙏✌

[@brittbyler1092]

tHANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO

[@harishpurmah9366]

possible possible possible haha. love it. excellent video and well explained thank you

[@stevejeffery1374]

Great tips dude, thanks for this! For some reason when I go to select focus area, I don't have Wide. Can you think of any reason this would not show up for me? Maybe it is missing when you're shooting in certain modes?

[@whogotthejuicepodcast8937]

Great video

[@shenzhen8302]

Best review of alpha 6400 functions.

[@kkelisgamehouse614]

i like to take photos of my kids sporting events what's the best lens for zoom

[@Hexspa]

The 18-105 PZ has a constant f/4 aperture and good sharpness and colors. Pretty much the same price as the 18-135 upgraded kit lens but with the power zoom. You can even use Clear Zoom for 210mm equivalent zoom.

[@Miko_PS_in_Switzerland]

Hi, I have a question which is really bugging me. When shooting video with the a6400, is there a difference between: 1. shooting video in Manual Exposure mode (M on round mode nob) 2. shooting with Movie mode (so camera film symbol on the round nob) with exposure set to manual If there is a difference, what is it and which one is recommended by you to use? Thanks in advance!

[@eldraw09]

You should always shoot video with the dial turned to video mode. It will add features and displays only for video use, in particular audio functions. Within the video mode you can then choose manual exposure mode within the menu (camera 2>exposure mode>manual)

[@Miko_PS_in_Switzerland]

Eldraw Media thanks! Much appreciated!

[@ehpoe_9750]

How to get 24 megapixel??? Mine is only show 20 megapixels

[@deehuntley4356]

What kind of lens is attached to your camera?

[@danielandersoniii6697]

You can see it at the beginning...Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM...2x the cost of the camera

[@kalsi56]

INTERESTING

[@NoRegret08]

The first thing I do is read the 580 page manual (not kidding ). Doing it now for A6600

[@alanskylux9822]

Did it come with your camera? Mine didn't have a manual. Do you know where I can get it?

[@LucasUnser]

If you take pictures only on RAW, PlayMemories will anyway import JPEG on your phone. Do a test. So there's no reason to shoot on RAW + JPEG

[@danielandersoniii6697]

If you only shoot RAW and try to transfer to phone, it converts and makes it really small file size. He is right about RAW+JPEG b/c the app will just grab the better quality JPEG instead of converting. Found that out the hard way =(

[@emanuelabel8712]

I’ve never used auto mode

[@cowboyyoga]

And the course your suggesting to take on your website is not free... only the preview... what?

[@jeradcamera]

No. My course is free. Perhaps you are on the wrong website?

[@abdulsamadniz2361]

Why does my a6400 camera shoot at only 25fps in 4k? My slomo is also limited to 100fps only. Is it because of my memory card or something?

[@DomoNicoNii]

I think your camera is shooting in PAL and not NTSC

[@johnpfeffer3933]

I realise this is a 2 yo video but it contains many errors. AF-C doesn’t keep focusing without the shutter button pressed. But it will keep trying to focus if Pre-AF is left on which is the default. Turn Pre-AF to Off. With AF-A and AF-S you can’t use the fantastic “Real Time” AF tracking that sets this camera apart from its predecessors. With it set to Flexible Spot Tracking, it will lock onto what ever you select and hold it like a terrier. As for the touchscreen issue of selecting the focus point, you can set the touchscreen to use as little as 1 quarter of the screen to use for selecting focus. Should allow for even left eye focusers. I could go on! 😝

[@jariusspear]

Yes by-Utah I also try to act like I own the pl

[@antoniodaley9162]

👍🏾

[@woodiemoore]

In the menu, that is a tool box, not a brief case. 😊

[@quite1enough]

still, it's lossy compressed raw and apparently unless you have something like A7R II, you won't be able to do something about it

[@SayWhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat]

So what? It still not 8bit colors file.

[@ryancheng8934]

Just use your nose to move that focus point :)

[@dhruvaswal5429]

Seeing that battery drop so fast really upsets me

[@HSNG10]

AFA mode? man...

[@WoutervanTiel]

Use your other eye, the right eye, to look through the view finder so your nose does notvget in tge way.

[@jeradcamera]

If it was only that simple. If I am shooting all day and try that I will have a migraine within a few hours.

[@ac11dc110]

give me that lens

[@lilChet]

mans litterally all about ditching auto... *and then litterally uses auto focus*

[@BolivianZombie]

You said the 1st thing you do, twice

[@petvesta]

I asked you a question a month ago and you never answered

[@gsstyles1]

Get to the point! we know you know your stuff, you dont have to oversell your link in the description,

[@394pjo]

Damn but your cute!

[@georgerichardson6757]

My iPHONE is easier to use than this camera. Set to 4K and press the button. Done.

[@stickapot3623]

just writing in copyright is not the same as registering images with the USPTO very big difference, especially if punitive damages were at stake. what this camera does is allow you to set metadata but THAT iS NOT synonmous with an actual copyright. also you did not show how to type in your information

[@JustAbe1020]

The camera sucks ass guys. Do not get it. All of my pictures are turning out blurry. The person is barely moving and the pictures come out blurry.

[@alanskylux9822]

You're out of focus

[@alanskylux9822]

Actually it seems like it's your shutter speed bring it down.

[@JustAbe1020]

@@alanskylux9822 YUP, that was it. Im the bigeest dumbass ever. Like.....for a whole week didnt know how to use the camera.,,,,EDIT THIS CAMERA IS AMAZING!

[@alanskylux9822]

@@JustAbe1020 you're not a dumbass. We learn, sometimes by mistake. But that's why we are a community. I just bought this camera too and that's why my first thought was out of fucus. I too was just learning. Enjoy your amazing pictures now, but more importantly enjoy that Peace of mind knowing you made the best decision possible.

[@jenmusic4589]

You’re showing a touchscreen and said that models BEFORE the 6500 you have to toggle to focus. This video I clicked on says “a6400” NOT 6500... so which one are you using for this video? I find it very misleading you choose to title a video “6400” that in fact is NOT that model. People come on here (KZbin) for guidance. If you’re showing things like this to an audience then you should provide 100% accurate information. What happens when someone buys the 6400 thinking its touchscreen?? Not cool.

[@JayTeeCooks]

Jen Music The a6400 has a touchscreen for focusing. This camera came out after the a6500.

[@nomas8983]

You're confusing me. What do you believe to be the actual problem??