Why I Gave Away my Sony A6400 and keeping my 6300

[@MarkusPix]

The winner was chosen in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5XJhYV_brh2p9E

[@danengmao9003]

I am from China, English is not my mother tongue, and your speaking speed is not slow, I don't know why but I can understand every word you express, you are awesome

[@MikeFyxdt]

There’s the automatic assumption that newer is better. I like the honesty of this review!

[@tomasrandom6430]

your point is very legit. And yes, nobody else has pointed that out in any review as far as I know.

[@FocalPoint-xh6bi]

I love how 'matter of fact' you are. I always look forward to your posts.

[@Mbeyaconscious]

Fact brother

[@JamieOakley-cj6wz]

Thanks for the help man almost made a mistake purchasing a a6400

[@pixel_overkill]

You made me 100% happier about owning my A6300 as a photographer. This camera has been a beast camera.

[@GastonShutters]

I don’t have that problem with my A6400 Do you have the review feature on? I have it off and just play the image I want to see which is not every single one. You can trust the autofocus. Love the channel keep up the great work and don’t stress. I thought you were gonna get something live on the video 😜

[@ThomasBryant]

Your a good guy Marcus. Love the channel and your enthusiasm and efforts. Photography is a career of mine, has been for 20 years.... and I wish i ran into more of my peers with your positivity. Its a small world, perhaps we'll run into each other someday. Keep it going. Thanks.

[@Xod4rap]

Everyone should subscribe to your channels. You're always positive and uplifting. Truly an inspiration and have been for many years. To this day I eat dandelion because of you. I remember the first time I tried it, my family thought I was nuts Haha! Very bitter but I always feel better after. Wish everyone knew about them and your green formula. Honestly I don't know how you do so much. Much love!

[@insanejughead]

I agree about the sizing of things. I own a Ford ranger because I love small trucks; legit small pickup trucks don't exist anymore. It's a complete bummer! Also, best of luck to those who enter to win the 6400. I love my original Canon M and am sticking with it.

[@user-fj5ul9ci7d]

Great video! Finally someone that speaks from their mind and not a script. You can tell that you've spent time with both and really know what is better. I want to get the a6400 for half video/half stills, but its a tad out of my price range. The a6300 would be fine, but the overheating is the only thing thats worrying me.

[@markattardo]

I hadn't heard about the blurry image review, very interesting "feature". Makes me wonder if it's common. Also interesting that you leave image review on, I didn't expect to hear that. It does make perfect sense...and I should really do it too.

[@MrEdxwx]

thank you for this video , i did not know this , no one did this type of video , thank you very much!

[@vodoo5553]

Hi Markus Love the channel. I swapped two A6500 for two A6400 cause I do as much video as stills. Also using vintage lenses more as I find manual focus is still faster as models don't move that far that I can't say "hold it" or whatever if I need to make a tiny change in focus. I keep focus peaking on but ignore it if I want, Some of the best and classic fashion photography was done on manual focus. I don't shoot check ,shoot check it's too slow. I started on film and you relied on your eyes, you just shoot and make sure your in focus before you take the shot,not after. For me the ability to be able to focus on what you want and not rely on a the camera locking on the eyes is part of good photography. We have got this idea pictures must be tack sharp like it was taken by a robot and judge pictures often by a criteria that's more technical than it is artistic. Maybe I'm just old school as I remember shooting on Pentax 6x7 and cameras weren't judged just by their sharpness. Keep up the good work. My fav channel right next to camera conspiracies

[@mfrankel8321]

What a terrific video! I love this guy's honesty and authenticity.

[@user-sg6xv2kb8s]

I just wanted to say I also was frustrated the a6400 viewfinder being very soft. I found there is actually a viewfinder resolution setting in the menu which makes it the same as the a6500 again, I was so relieved when I found it, I love the camera again now 🤣 I also found after a lot of testing the 'deep' picture profile gives a very pleasing kodacrome style image.

[@CinHalCedHerChance]

why not post how to change it here for anyone who has the camera and would like to? I don't own the camera myself but just thought it'd be a helpful thing for others.

[@user-sg6xv2kb8s]

@@CinHalCedHerChance Setup 2. Display Quality: High

[@JohnTube2K]

I think you need to do flexible tracking with the A6400 to see how it is better than doing manual focus.

[@zerohour2703]

Thank you for this Info i can't believe how big companies are doing these silly things in an upgrade.

[@testes6554]

One more demonstration that your opinion is frankly valid. It's undoubtedly your honest opinion. Pure and Raw. Not jpeg. One more reason for me to enjoy watching your videos. Always your honest opinion, P and Raw.

[@SpaghettiPaparazzi]

Thank you, there is no substitute for reviews based on real-life experience with a camera.

[@berthubbardt.o.o.c7314]

I love how you helped camera Conspiracies. That was awesome. I need the 6400 in my life for my Facebook livestreams. And it would really inspire me to work on KZbin.

[@SunDevilThor]

I could totally get how that could be annoying for still shooters. Never knew the a6400 had this problem so thanks for pointing it out.

[@patburg6855]

Thanks for being so generous!

[@sixofsix]

probably just your copy who knows. Mine is not blurry. and the Eye AF works just fine. Its way faster than my a6300 in both video and photo.

[@mattcero1]

DUDE! Your pain and frustration are oozing out of my monitor and onto my desk. I'm going to opt for the 6300 or 6500. Used 6300s are a steal now .

[@tcibeatrecords4707]

I have the a6400 and I have never had these issues....I take pictures from time to time, but mostly shoot videos.....

[@juhaaavalaakso455]

I totally understand what you mean. The feel of using. Feeling great to use must be thing to enjoy and love. I even notice how buttons sound, how item feels in hand etc. materials, sounds and smell.

[@XPabek]

Great tips Markus, but in overalls for video.The a6400 is nonetheless a great bang for your bucks to go for this system. thanks for the generosity again Markus. good luck to all the entry

[@mikegos1419]

Any thoughts on the A-6600?

[@georgehenry3384]

All your channels are informative and entertaining! Love what you do!!!

[@MarkusPix]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@scottwesterman221]

@@MarkusPixHi there would you recommend the A6300 as capable of shooting a wedding ? Photography only ! Or would a used full frame DSLR be a better option ? I’m new and on a budget to start with.

[@alantuttphotography]

I wish more reviewers would point out the flaws like this. They would become much more believable when they rave about the good points. It would also help manufacturers realize when they made a mistake.

[@SnaphypeWorld]

Great observation Markus, and Thank you for the wonderful opportunity 😊

[@leoadventures1050]

I was just hoping for a a6400 for videos. I m an Uber driver in Chicago and trying to save money for this. This is perfect that you are giving this away to us subscribers/fans. Thank you in advance in case my luck will make you pick me. Learn a lot from your videos, appreciate your great work.

[@godsofthemachinegotm8075]

Happy is the day I found this channel! You are awesome my friend - honest, smart, and funny! I am still reviewing cameras to find the one to fit my next motorcycle journey. This is where I will find my answer...I think.

[@MarkusPix]

Thank you!

[@michaelofmelrose]

WOW!! That would be frustrating, specially if you doing a fashion shoot. Normally you are very positive and uplifting. That is why I enjoy your videos, along with your creativity, and fab photos you capture.

[@awanowski1]

I have used long time my A6300 and switched to A7iii, I have the same feeling, that something is going wrong and that my older A6300 has made better pictures. But in the Lightroom all pictures are fine and pretty sharp...

[@genejoanen]

I finally got the a6300 with 4 lenses for 750 soooo stoked. Gonna be a handy dandy. I am a canon and sony user....love the show don't ever quit!!!! Peace

[@MarkusPix]

You're gonna love it!

[@glennvanderbusse4137]

Thanks for the video, I was looking at upgrading to the a6400 but now seeing this I may just stock to my Sony NEX6 and by the way I care as I take photos so I am not a vlogger.

[@jbx907]

Thanks for the info about the review in photo. No one did ever say that problem about the photo review coming out blurry. Congratz to the winner of the a6400

[@Eduardo-zh5eb]

This is really a big problem for stills photographers. And nobody is talking about. I´ve never heard of. Thank you so much.

[@MrSurvivalexpert]

I wish I was around for this! I love this guy and this channel!

[@gabrielcole6104]

Thanks for the opportunity!

[@EvolutionGaz]

Many thanks for covering this problem with the Sony A6400, i managed to purchase a A6300 for half the price of a A6400 so so glad i found your video.

[@MarkusPix]

Glad it helped!

[@jeannine22marie]

Thank you Markus because this is great information.

[@RawloftheDead]

Wow no one has ever mentioned that about the refresh. Thanks for pointing that out.

[@MileyonDisney]

Thanks for the important info on the A6400. The Rav4 was a great example. I thought they were cute when they first came out, but they're just like every other mid-size SUV now. Super-funny bit at the end, when you were talking about friends.

[@_MattyG_]

Thanks for your generosity!

[@JavierArellano]

Dear Markus, I can feel your pain but I never use the preview picture feature. I just spray and pray. That is the right approach with fast moving subjects.

[@MarkusPix]

Not if you're using flash

[@aquasight1019]

WooHoo! I love my 6300 just a little more!👍

[@lexbraxman9270]

a6300 is an incredible camera. should never sell it just to have since it's discontinued

[@MohammedAlSarraf1]

Dude you are awesome. Can’t believe I’ve only just found your channel

[@rjkral]

That lack of good instant review is why I did NOT go with some of canon’s later offerings. In their case it goes black for a while AFTER a moment etc. Annoying as hell! I’ve not seen this info about a6400 anywhere, super helpful review here!!

[@GRJCLyon]

Very interesting thoughts here. However, I noticed the same thing with my D750 and a6000. I thought I had blurry pics but got home and they were perfect. I was flipping out on the shoot thinking my lenses are messed up. It’s crazy this video came out today because I’m expecting my a6400 to show up at my door any second today. Now I’m curious to know if I should sell it now. I waited a year to buy one and never heard anyone complain about this problem. I’m going to ask around now. Thanks for the heads up.

[@teddymarron3517]

Does it has the problem or not?

[@MysticalJessica]

Man... I need this so much right now! Unfortunately I was never that lucky...

[@MyMac000]

Another awesome give away, thank you Markus!

[@D-One]

I hate how so many reviews out there are biased and omit important details. Happy to see a giveaway available outside the US!!! I couldn't enter the last one, you're a kind man Markus, I hope i win :D

[@slglasius]

Thank you sir, have a 6300 this one kept me from "upgrading"

[@Energine1]

Oh ya, I've had the 6400... its all true.

[@jeannine22marie]

I love you and Cara and I have for many years! ❤❤❤

[@jbx907]

Does it do the same when using the playback of photos? Hope its only preview after shooting

[@badgastein2]

I am glad I bought the 6300, especially after seeing your review. Thanks for pointing out it’s virtues over the 6400.

[@TheElocto]

Am I right to assume the review blurry pic is only an issue immediately after taking the shot and in the EVF and not the back screen if you look through it on the screen instead?

[@rickgreene9820]

Thank you for the honesty. Enjoy your channel.

[@woodiemoore]

I never do instant review. So this is not an issue.

[@badreality2]

In this video, he says he waited a year; and his firmware is updated. So...

[@martinbank_]

Does anyone know if other 6000 series cameras have the same problem with the viewfinder preview being blurry? I was ready to buy the 6400 but since I use the viewfinder a lot I'm contemplating again. If someone knows if it's only 6400 problem or if they fixed it, please let me know.

[@soneeeee4440]

intersting, on pana G9, i think some report sharpness in monitor higher than playback image, wondering if same. Anyways thanks for doing this.

[@onemanshow2386]

It is really nice that you do this for others.

[@GlennUpgraded]

You are awesome Markus and Cara!

[@kh1188ish]

Totally agree... if it doesn't work for you, move on. I like that you're content with what you have... a rare quality. For me I dont use the instant review for another reason. I have found that the sony nails focus most of the time. During the shoot I will change aperture or some other settings to get a different look and I do so without looking at the back of the camera because I know where my controls are. When instant review is on I end up zooming or moving the review picture around rather than changing the setting. So I decided I'll only review when I want to do so, but that's just me.

[@dbaleckaitis]

Wow, thanks so much for the info... I cannot recall anyone else pointing this out!

[@jbx907]

Tjey shoukd have done the flipup like my a5100. More solid feel to it. The time i bought my sony, i had to get a gimbal with it, causing my budget to be a5100. Got a 2nd hand zhiyun crame m. The only problem is it over heats easily. Only fix to get another 5mins shot is to restart the cam everytime it over heats, i just make sure i always restart the cam when its already hot so i know itll give me 5min max recording.

[@sooooooooDark]

4:48 xD perfectionism at its finest

[@J_bar_S_Photography]

yea, I thought I would want the 6400 but I think ill just stick with my a6300 for now. I'm really saving for my dream setup. a7iii with the 85mm, 70-200mm, and 200-600mm

[@mariodjameh]

Havent heard of the blurry image before? what if you drop the refresh rate of the evf? Hope i win though thanks.

[@davidgallegos3561]

Thank you for the honest video! I’ve seen a lot of video reviews on this camera from people that were invited by the manufacturer to these “events”. Hard to fully trust what they say, plus no one has every mentioned this flaw. We have a new channel and have and old camcorder we shoot with. We have been looking to upgrade for video. This would help big time. As a golfer/vlogger I understand that you must use what you feel is the best for you!

[@marmaladesunrise]

I love your compact car analogy. I wondered if the size increase each year annoyed anyone else or if they even noticed.

[@nbian3729]

At least for brazilians, there is a thing called "grabr", which is kind of an uber for imported items... and it's pretty cheap and reliable for stuff like this that doesn't weight a ton.

[@rubenfelaphotophoto]

bro,, love your feed! it helped me decide accurately on the 6300! Im switching over from Lumix to Sony . Have noticed the same ( if you have owned one) on the 6100? thanks man!

[@MarkusPix]

I have a 6300 and two 5100s

[@rubenfelaphotophoto]

@@MarkusPix Gotcha man... I'll focus on the 6300 then.. !! Thanks so much for the support and guidance!!! Peace!

[@TexpatOTG]

I can see where the preview issue would be a real issue for you with your being primarily a still shooter. I don't think I could live with that either. Interesting eval of the a6400. I'm using a5100's for video and can't see a reason to upgrade. I've got a great flip screen, touch focus and the auto-focus makes it great on a gimbal. It's perfect for my KZbin channel. Sometimes the newest stuff isn't the stuff that works best ...

[@MarkusPix]

Yes I love the 5100, I have 2 of them

[@DMNKLR_official]

What country are you in? I'm in the USA, and afaik, customs doesn't charge on incoming from outside here. I've been sent plenty of things for free and that I purchased, from several overseas countries, and never once had to deal with customs/import duty fees. I definitely need a major upgrade, though, been using a Canon PowerShot SX160 IS for a good 5-6 years now, for vlogging, review videos, miniatures photography, and still shots for stop-motion animation, and boy howdy is it ever showing it's age. Talk about limited quality, heh. Thanks for the giveaway, I hope to be able to enter asap! Also, keep up the awesomeness, both of you!

[@rogerserra3711]

Sweet. thanks Markus!!!

[@healthywin]

Thanks for sharing these details because I’m learning about cameras and this is so good to know!

[@bookthecool]

Hi Markus, do you use (or have used in the past) the A6300 also for professional works?

[@emilyingridlaura3419]

Oh Markus!! You always so generous!!

[@eugeneeugene6883]

A very useful and honest review. Thanks a lot

[@tsoupakis]

Oh man... I love your rant persona..!!! As always, thanks for the inspiration my friend. Cheers from UK :)

[@dwmspace]

Thanks for sharing the EVF info. Did not know about this, that is a major dealbreaker. I wonder if this happens with the A6600. What about the A7 III or A7R IV? I guess those don’t have this issue?

[@MarkusPix]

My A7 iii works fine

[@sello.d]

I really wonder how you manually focus at like 1.4 with the EVF. I mean, I never really used a digital VF besides in a camera store, but how can you hit the eye in that small viewfinder? Is it a focus-peaking thing? Doesn't take that too much time during a photoshoot?

[@MarkusPix]

When doing manual focus the camera temporarily enlarges the face so you can see close detail

[@robertwlester]

I kind of wish the viewfinder would tuck away or you could turn it up, or something, so the a6400 would allow the flip screen to be better positioned. But even better, if it flipped out to the side I'd be as happy as anyone. I stuck to my a6500, mostly due to IBIS. And I'm not gaining much if I ordered the a6600.

[@MarkusPix]

yes the best viewfinder that turns up with sideways flippie screen setup is still the Panasonic GX8 ...I guess it costs too much to make more like that

[@pndamonium1241]

Sorry I missed this giveaway but I've just got wind of your channel a couple of weeks back. I really love your fast paced videos with TONs of tips and suggestions to improve portrait photography and photography in general so thank you very much for what you do!.

[@MarkusPix]

Welcome Carlos!

[@z0ul711]

great content. useful knowledge for me to choose ehich one. keep it up

[@KURDYPEIN]

Does the A6300 have a mic jack?

[@MarkusPix]

yes

[@TuckerPearce]

Super legit point Markus, I’d love to take it off your hands...

[@Jestunes]

I love watching you take pictures of your girlfriend Kara. (I hope I spelled that correctly.) Loving the slo mo of her hair flying. Of course I'm watching this 6 months too late. lol I have a question. I'm of course on a small budget (hey I'm retired not working and have a lot of time on my hands) but I'm making a life changing move. I've a created a puppet stage about 6 feet by 10 feet in my home studio to showcase my music. I've bought black curtains, for the sides and a green screen on the wall behind the black curtain for editing in other videos along with the show. I used mic stands to attach 100w dimmable lights with mesh covers and 4 ft fluorescent lights for the green screen lighting and mini spot lights mounted on the ceiling about 12 feet from the wooden stage. My 6 foot stage is 4 feet high and I'm going to be underneath to control the puppets. So far I've ordered a small motorized slider and I have all the puppets staged with professionally scaled instruments to perform and ready to shoot. My only problem is the video camera's. I am using a Go Pro 3+ and another small Chinese bought Minigo camera. My question is should I shoot with these 2 camera's (1080p) or try to get my resources together to buy a worthy camera to video the performances. What would you suggest would be the best affordable camera to use for my project. I've been watching your videos for some time and you have many creative ideas and are very knowledgeable about cameras and how to use them. I want to make the most professional looking video (also impressive as well) so if something happens and I get the Covid 19 virus and die I will finally have a worthy project to remember me to future family and audiences. Thanks for any input you may give. Stay safe...

[@visitingyu3556]

Crap! Almost bought a6400. Your articulation is genuine. I loved this video.

[@croasdail]

How do you manual focus if the subject is moving too fast for the the AF..... how do you manual focus fast enough? And no, you never get a full res image - no EVF today is 6000x4000. I get your issue. I wish the EVF had been upgraded. I haven't personally upgraded to the 6400 yet, probably won't because the 6300 is working for me. But still.

[@MarkusPix]

I focus on the head, the model usually stays within a certain range kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4jZmWOrd6p-l7M Autofocus on the other hand becomes unpredictable if the head moves too much, it often looks for the nearest high contrast area, which is often trees in the background. When I say full rez image, I didn't mean the EVF having same resolution as the final image, I meant high quality- like a jpeg at max quality vs a low quality jpeg which is what video codecs often do when having to create 30 images per second which is a lot of processing which is why cameras often overheat-so they lowered the eyepiece compression quality so the processor doesnt have to work so hard. But this shouldn't be the default setting for stills.

[@jameslanier6839]

Man I just love your channel alway great info on camera’s thank you for your video’s and making them cool to watch

[@wgm247]

Best all round lens for the A6300 ?

[@MarkusPix]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYO9dXx9e92ZatU

[@thomashathaway3534]

Thanks. You're very generous.