Sony a6000 Photography Settings - (Most Important Settings 2021)

[@reysnaps6515]

So happy that there is someone talking about the a6000 in 2021! Bought mine last year August. Thank you sir

[@TomsJurjaks]

And it will last you for couple of more years my friend! And you are very welcome. Im having ton of fun with this camera tbh 😁

[@Wnderlust]

Planing to get one next month 😍😍

[@kevinnguyen5042]

Omg. I bought it in 2016 and didn’t use it much because there was a lot of features on camera. I keep a camera in my drawer for so long . Now 2021 and I have to take it out and learn about it more😅😂

[@noflyzonnn]

I bought 4 years ago and I am not going to sell it. It has all features that Photographers wants. I may invest more in lenses.

[@jas77450]

Trying to learn my a6000 in 2023…thank you !

[@C93tm]

Copied these exact settings then went out to a car show this morning and honestly, took the best pictures I’ve ever taken! I’m so happy with the results! Thank you so much for sharing your settings!

[@TomsJurjaks]

Oh wow Clayton, I did not expect such comment and didn't even realize that this video could be so helpful to anyone. Nevertheless, it makes me truly happy that you took great pictures and thanks so much for letting me know. It really made my day 🙌

[@Blakviet05]

bought this camera on eBay for $290 earlier this summer 2024 and saved this entire a6000 playlist. this is my go to as a beginner in photography also bought the sigma 18-50mm F2.8 as my first lens

[@TomsJurjaks]

Congrats on your purchase, thats a really good deal. And you have paired it with one of the best zoom lenses 👌 excellent choice

[@metrock99]

I'm gonna buy it this week. So glad people are still considering it 2021

[@TomsJurjaks]

Go for it Meet! It still very good camera even for 2021 💪

[@jas77450]

I’m learning on my a6000 late 2023. Helpful video. Subscribed.

[@TomsJurjaks]

Cheers friend! Still a good camera

[@TheSKulluN]

i'm getting this camera net week, i'm learning so much things from your videos. Thanks a lot LEGEND !

[@robertmeyerson1618]

Glad I found your channel. Learned a lot from your simple, clear video. Thanks !! I've used the a6000 for a least 5 years. I bought it used and never had any problems with it. I enjoy using vintage lenses in manual mode.

[@TomsJurjaks]

Hey Robert! Thanks so much for your kind words 🙌 I'm very glad the camera is still going strong. Its a mighty, little beast and underestimated by many! Vintage lenses are immortal 🔥

[@robertmeyerson1618]

@@TomsJurjaks I need your help in finding a setting on the a6000. I like to have the live display set in b&w (easier to compose the frame and see contrasting elements)... I recently did a reset and I DON'T REMEMBER how to get that setting back. I'm shooting in color but I want to view the display in b&w. Thank you !!

[@TomsJurjaks]

Open MENU, under first (photo) tab, go to section 4 and select "Creative Style". There - choose "B/W" option. But note that pictures also will come out Black and White. I don't know any other way.

[@robertmeyerson1618]

@@TomsJurjaks Thanks Toms !!

[@ghxlaker2010]

Is it worth buying a A6000 used? I got into liking the A6000 because my friend let me used his couple times and just fell in love with the camera

[@Mariuszr67]

Hello sir, I am already a grandfather, and I have a question for you, how to save these settings to memory so that I can access them later? I would like to mention that your channel regarding the Sony a6000 is the best

[@TomsJurjaks]

Thanks so much my friend! Whatever settings you have set, they will be "remembered" next time you turn the camera on.

[@top_tech.500k]

*One of the best channels on KZbin* *Thanks for the great informative review👍*

[@TomsJurjaks]

Thank you so much for the kind words my friend!

[@LordKommissar]

Short and crispy video - keep up the great work!

[@TomsJurjaks]

Thanks a lot mate 🔥

[@ExcuseMyShortnes]

just bought mine it comes in tomorrow this video was very helpful

[@TomsJurjaks]

Hey Tierra, Im really glad the video was helpful. Enjoy your new camera :)

[@angeelreyes]

Was looking for this video. Thanks , Jurjax.

[@TomsJurjaks]

Cheers Angel 👏

[@arturl4019]

That's a good and helpful overview. The only thing I wanted to mention is that I actually keep the image aspect ratio set to 16:9. The reason behind this is that I watch my photos mostly on my smartphone, tablet, or TV, as I suppose most people do these days. The 3:2 aspect ratio is not the standard any longer and that's something from the last century if I can put it that way. I just don't like to see those "ugly" black side bars on my display when watching my photos, so I always ended up cropping my photos to fit to the 16:9 aspect ratio. Of course, you can always do that after taking the photos, but the downside of cropping is that you tend to forget to frame your shots correctly while taking the shot, and then you end up with the dilemma of which part of it to cut off, the top, the bottom, or both. I find it much easier to make the correct framing choices while the aspect ratio on the camera is already set to 16:9, so then I don't need to "sacrifice" whatever was outside of that frame. The only situation I'd go for 3:2 ratio would be when I take a portrait photo (vertical) as in that case I wouldn't like it to be too "narrow" as it would be if taken in 16:9.

[@selenitafm]

reading your comment (via google translate) I realized that my other camera, the Canon G7X mark II, shoots in 16:9 allowing the JPG to be framed but the RAW file maintains the 3:2 ratio that has saved me many times a picture.

[@arturl4019]

@@selenitafm that's absolutely fine. I think the RAW images are kept in the original aspect ratio and not cropped which is good. You can then edit and crop the images to your liking. What I meant by by comment was that I prefer to have the 16:9 ratio set for shooting as that helps me to frame my shots better and to avoid "difficult" choices when cropping afterwards. I hope that makes it clear

[@Moshe_Dayan44]

The problem with what you're saying is, photos have always been intended to be printed to photographic paper. The ratio for photographic paper orginally derives from the most pleasing aspect ratio for portrait paintings and landscape paintings over hundreds of years. What you will soon realize, is that the best possible compromise for a single aspect ratio for either landscapes (wider on the horizontal than the vertical), and human portraits (taller on the vertical than the horizontal, is 3:2. You can turn the same 3:2 painting canvass either way, and use the same canvass to do either a single human subject portrait, or a multiple subject portrait/landscape painting. Once motion pictures became more refined, with much better lenses and high quality film, many producers decided to use a customized wide-screen aspect ratio which allowed them to depict large-scale landscapes, which are best viewed using the a wider-than-tall aspect ratio , they settled on essentially 16:9, since the size of the displayed image is huge, meaning they can simply pul back to show portraits in-film of individual human subjects, and move them anywhere in the shot. In other words, what I'm trying to say, is that it's ironic that you want to make your still photographs fit into the aspect ratio that was very specifically chosen for motion picutures. I think you're making a mistake to use 16:9 as your default, standard aspect ratio for still photos, but of course, it's your prerogative to do whatever you like. You might just regret it later.

[@arturl4019]

@@Moshe_Dayan44 i can definitely see your point, and indeed, if you print your photos than 3:2 aspect ratio may work better for you. Still I rarely print my photos, and as I explained earlier, I store them digitally and watch them on my phone, tablet and TV. You're right in saying the 16:9 aspect ratio is ment for movies, but that's just how I watch my photos and I don't think I'm making a "mistake" choosing that aspect ratio over 3:2 when taking my photos. I think you also missed my point about the framing which used to give me a dilemma of which parts of the photos I wanted to crop eventually when post editing to 16:9. I found it much easier and convenient to make the framing choices BEFORE taking the shot and not in the post editing. Of course, this is how it works for me and it doesn't need to work the same way for everyone, so you need to make your own judgement

[@tronglocnguyen7515]

This is the best quick guide. Thanks

[@TomsJurjaks]

Cheers Trong 🙌

[@dhruvsolanki1581]

Love from India 🇮🇳♥

[@harinicarts]

I felt ur video best thank u...it's easy to understand...

[@TomsJurjaks]

Thank you!

[@gustavoleite5562]

2023 y seguimos usando la sony a6000 c:

[@ar35z]

Thank you so much toms for making this video. Your videos help me to setting my camera to the next level. Keep it up! 👍

[@TomsJurjaks]

Hey Ares, I’m really happy to hear that 🙌

[@indranil771]

share info about photography settings for sony a6400

[@TomsJurjaks]

I already did recently, check one of my latest videos

[@noflyzonnn]

Thank you for the wonderful explanation. Great job 👏

[@tvercel]

Yo Tom! Thanks for these tips. Curious if you ever change the exposure? Or is this something that is only useful when overlaying multiple images with different areas of brightness?

[@TomsJurjaks]

Hey Tom haha, you mean if I do bracketing for 1 photo? Rarely. Because cameras can do most to of the job (recovering shadows or highlights in post).

[@tiffanylueong4451]

Very helpful in 2022. Thank you :)

[@TomsJurjaks]

Glad to hear. Cheers 🙌

[@roskas4]

thank you your the best teacher

[@TomsJurjaks]

Thank you! 😃

[@jenijerom]

Hi Tom,wich camera would you sugest me to buy? sony a6000 or fujufilm x100v? i take photos of my family,portrait and some landscape photos.

[@TomsJurjaks]

Hi my friend! Well the Fuji x100v is an amazing camera with a lot of cool features and will definitely produce wonderful images, however it is also 3x more expensive than a6000 and does not have interchangeable lenses (as far as I understand). I think you would be overpaying for the weather sealing, for design and all the features you don't really need. I would suggest you to go with a6000 instead and get an additional prime lens for family and portrait photos.

[@jenijerom]

@@TomsJurjaks thank you, then i think i will go for the Sony a6000 😊

[@letsEatCuisine]

Hey! What's the best lens for food photography? Love your work 🤎

[@TomsJurjaks]

Hey there! Thanks a lot for your kind words. To be honest, I think even the kit lens will work well enough. In food photography it is not so much about the lens/camera but about having a tripod and good light. If you want to be extra and sometimes make pictures with that nice and blurry background - you can get a prime lens (something like Sigma 30 or 56mm f1.4).

[@selenitafm]

great video. So the creative style settings don't affect RAWs because of what they say below?

[@TomsJurjaks]

Yes, exactly. Creative Styles affect only JPEGs. I was not aware of that when making the video :)

[@iwizsp]

Can you please make a video showing your settings on your a6400 for video? Love you videos! Thanks

[@TomsJurjaks]

Sure, will do buddy! And thanks for your support 🙌

[@robert8058]

Great video man, but when I use the Creative Style lightroom just resets it back to normal? Do I have to manually change the profile in Lightroom to the matching camera profiles and select the neutral profile? Many thanks!

[@TomsJurjaks]

Hey Robert, thanks. And no, the Lightroom's profile is their own independent thing, don't worry about matching them. Those are just Lightroom's quick "edits". If you like any of them - use them, or switch manually to neutral and edit the picture as you want.

[@RAP4EVERMRC96]

Just for info DRO only applies for in camera view of the picture or for jpegs. I highly reccomend to keep it on though because the live view on the screen is using DRO aswell which helps to focus and see the compostion better in light challenging situations. If you though prefer more like a flat (S-Log like) look, you can turn DRO off. Also it is useful to turn it off if you are looking for a specific amount of light, like underexposing or overexposing, as the camera then will not adjust the dynamic range of the image ans you truly see how dark or high bright the area of interest is going to be

[@RAP4EVERMRC96]

sry i must correct this but creative styles only affect jpegs aswell. no effect on RAW files but only the in camera view. So its still a good reason to use the neutral style to evaluate the picture in camera

[@TomsJurjaks]

Hi Andre, thanks so much for your thoughtful comment @@RAP4EVERMRC96 I did hear about this while reading comments on another video, but I have actually never tried to test it out myself. I always thought that creative style affected even RAW files but it still allows you to correct it since its RAW. Now that you are saying that it doesn't, it makes perfect sense. I learned something new today. Thanks again Andre 🙌💪

[@RAP4EVERMRC96]

@@TomsJurjaks No problem. From what I have read the camera writes the creative style into the meta data. Sonys own RAW converter (forgot the name) can use this info to apply the creative style when developing the image in software. You can confirm this by choosing b/w creative style and magically see how your RAW images are imported with color into LR. The JPEG preview (if your RAW file has one attached) may first be b/w though. LR will change their smart preview to be in color

[@RAP4EVERMRC96]

@@TomsJurjaks I recommend to play with the DRO feature though. Try DRO off for specific situations to judge the amount of incoming light better. I keep it off all the time, but i need it turned on aswell in very challenging situations like blue hour or even past blue hour with street lamps emitting ton of light while buildings of interest are rather dark. In those situations DRO really helps to actually see and judge your composition, otherwise you just see a dark ally with bright street lamps. If you have DRO off in such situations you can actually see how the camera applies some image processing even on live view when you hit the focus button to help the camera actually focus on what you want. I dont know if that image processing when focusing is DRO or something else but it looks pretty similar to DRO

[@selenitafm]

excellent information, I did not know, thanks

[@meshackgaolathe6492]

May you please make a video on how to set up sony a6500

[@TomsJurjaks]

Hey Meshack, the menu system is newer on a6500 but principles should remain the same. I have filmed the setup for a6400 (which shares the same menu as a6500) and hopefully can finish the editing in near future so stay tuned!

[@barret8]

while it's true that in 16:9 you are cropping the image, it applies to JPEG only - raw still holds data from the entire frame (which is useful, and allows you to crop in post even if you want to have 16:9 still)

[@TomsJurjaks]

Huh, didn’t know that! Thanks for the tip 👌

[@nicedward7544]

Was editing wedding photos from a friend's camera that was set on 16:9 and it's annoying. Still had to uncrop everything in post. I yelled at him.

[@-syahmi6924]

Thanks again for this useful video👍🏻👍🏻

[@TomsJurjaks]

Im very happy you find it useful Syahmi 🙌

[@pir9755]

Hello ! I am a beginner in photo ! I discover your yt channel and I love it ! I’ve got a question. I am going to do a road trip and i will buy the A6000. But I Want a good lens for it. I ve got a motorcycle and I want to take photo of my friend on the road so a « sport Lens ». What lens can you advise to me ? If it s possible I want a polyvalent Lens. People say to me to buy the 18-105 f4. Do you think it s a good Lens for my utility ? Thanks guy ! THanks to you, I learn everyday about photography !

[@TomsJurjaks]

Hey buddy! Please be careful with using your camera while driving motorcycle. I hope you are not the one driving and taking pictures. Regarding the lens, you definitely need a lens with OSS (optical steady stabilization) since a6000 doesn't have it. The 18-105 has OSS and it is a perfect if you just want to take one lens.

[@pir9755]

@@TomsJurjaks thanks ! No I just want to take some photos of my friend when they are riding motorcycles. I will take photo by the side of the road. Be reassured. Thanks a lot for your advise your Channel is very cool.

[@thesamedambub9072]

I’m going to be using the A6000 to shoot outdoor sports 🏈 with the 55-210 lens. Do you have a sports setting tutorial?

[@TomsJurjaks]

Not particularly for sports, but make sure your shutter speed is fast enough (increase ISO if needed) and have your focus mode to AF-C as well as fastest AF tracking

[@thesamedambub9072]

@@TomsJurjaks thanks bro !

[@UTJMAN]

Your info on iso really helped!

[@TomsJurjaks]

Im glad to hear that 🙌

[@rin-jt1oc]

Hi @tom my photos are on a6000 under 3 MP, so they can't be uploaded. what's the solution?

[@kareemkadosth3565]

Great job brother.. Informative video Big thank you...

[@TomsJurjaks]

My pleasure Kareemka! Happy to know it helped 🙌

[@Pablo-bo6cp]

Very useful video. Thanks! 🙏🙏

[@TomsJurjaks]

Glad this video was helpful for you buddy 🙌

[@Danil_30]

What lens are you using?

[@TomsJurjaks]

Hey Ahmad, you can find the list of all of my gear (including lenses) here: jurjax.com/gear-i-use/

[@DariuszRut]

thank good job !

[@masshen]

thank you brother for your info..

[@TomsJurjaks]

Im always happy to help 🙏

[@iRahz.]

Do these settings still apply in 2024?

[@JNguyen355]

Would these settings work with the a6400 as well? Or would the settings be too different?

[@TomsJurjaks]

They would definitely work on A6400, but the a6400 has a newer menu system, so the placement is a bit different.

[@tahashah9499]

Plz made a video on how to edit steet photos like cinematics or upload a lut for free

[@TomsJurjaks]

Hey Taha! That video is coming up next week! And download link for my presets used in this video is in the description!

[@bindiya.artist]

Love u all From Pakistan

[@PiotrNawrot]

Hi guys:) I’m in focus area “flexible spot” shot .. and then I will have to go fn button and choose again flexible spot .. is there any option to lock this one specific focus area ? Thanks :)

[@undefeatedgaul3201]

What about a portrait or an animal? Wouldn’t it be better to set the focus to dead center and then half press get the focus where you want and shoot. Like I wouldn’t want it trying to wide focus everything in the frame right

[@Ardavan47]

hello, does the same setting apply to A6300?

[@nguyenphanong6376]

Love this video

[@TomsJurjaks]

Im so glad Nguyên! 🙌

[@alfredjamesdelgado2037]

I have an a6000, I just took RAW images, It doesn’t let me change the image size and the photos I took on RAW is only giving me 1 mega pixels. Is this normal?

[@KenLeur]

Does This work for sports photography mainly for basketball & football?

[@TomsJurjaks]

Yes of course, but you will need to have specific settings for that. E.g. continues af, shooting mode to high burst mode etc.

[@musplays3647]

Good job

[@bernadgunt]

Thanks sir

[@TomsJurjaks]

🙌

[@ayasibtv8049]

Hi Tom, ho do you call that tag/dangle at the side of your camera which you replaced the camera strap?

[@TomsJurjaks]

Hey buddy, they have different names. SmallRig calls them "SmallRig Rapid Link Connectors", but Peak Design calls them "Anchor Links". I have both from both brands and they both do their job very well. Good addition to your camera if you are someone constantly taking the strap off!

[@ayasibtv8049]

@@TomsJurjaks thanks bud!

[@birdlady2]

I have looked high and low and cannot find the optimal settings to use (with the Sony 6000L) when shooting jewelry in a light box. My photos are coming out poor in comparison to my G12 point and shoot. Can you help?

[@TomsJurjaks]

Whats the issue with your photos Jennifer? What are your complaints? I've shot jewellery myself and have always found it difficult to do no matter the camera. One recommendation is to shoot in RAW so you can edit the image in Lightroom. Another thing is that usually those small boxes have way too harsh light (they are not diffused at all). My guess for a very professional work would be to avoid using these boxes but instead several separate lights with heavy diffusers. Its a lot more expensive, but I think results are then professional. So I think its more about the light than settings but I might be wrong as I dont have a lot of expertise in this particular style of photography.

[@Maddann69]

Does the "Creative Style" setting affect the Raw photo ? I tried changing the contrast and saturation but when trying to open the photos or openinig in lightroom, it seems to reset the contrast and saturation.

[@TomsJurjaks]

You are actually right - it doesn't matter for RAW photos, only for JPEGS. I learned that recently myself (long time after making this video) 😀

[@PaKDucati]

Hi Tom! I have set the creative style (Neutral-2 -2 -3). But when I upload the Raw file to the smartphone (Android lightroom or Snapseed) I lose the settings! In the program the file is supersaturated and contrasted. You know why? regards

[@TomsJurjaks]

Hey buddy, it actually doesn't matter which creative style you use since its RAW file and you retain full info. Your problem very likely is caused because the program (Snapseed or Lightroom) immediate applies some color profile (e.g. Color, Landscape, etc). Try to change it to NATURAL if you can find it. I don't ever edit pictures on mobile so can't tell you where to look for it but in any case, even if the image is over saturated, just use the saturation slider to decrease it and you should be fine. Image will not lose any quality. Hope it helps 🙌

[@PaKDucati]

@@TomsJurjaks I found the option in the settings! Thanks!: ibb.co/9h86jY4

[@technodaiver]

Спасибо 👍🏻

[@TomsJurjaks]

Pozhaluista 😇

[@mr.hindistani5922]

Can i buy it for videography in 2021

[@TomsJurjaks]

Of course you can! But remember it doesn't have mic port, 4k or 120fps. If you want all of those things, it would be better to save up for a6100 or a6400

[@yonzen7939]

bro im thinking of getting sigma 56 1.4 or sony 85mm 1.8 for my sony a6000 what do you think?

[@TomsJurjaks]

Get the Sigma 56mm buddy! Although 85mm is amazing, it is full frame lens and will generate focal length of 130mm, therefore the Sigma 56mm will be more versatile in use.

[@yonzen7939]

@@TomsJurjaks thanks For your answer

[@ek2838]

I like you’re drinking cup there did u get hem ?

[@TomsJurjaks]

Hi Emílie. I got that cup from a Starbucks store. Its very simple, but a perfect size 👌

[@chebidrums]

DRO creates weird skin tones and add blue to shadows

[@TomsJurjaks]

Thanks for letting me know, I didn't know that. I guess it would be worth using it only for landscapes then and deal with blues in Lightroom 🤷‍♂️

[@harveypower7969]

Hey does anybody know how to change the options for what you have in your fn screen? I want to change it and have the same one has he has in this video but don't know how to do it

[@TomsJurjaks]

Hey Harvey, please watch the video again, I am covering it on how to customize your FN button.

[@KassieCBR600RR]

The 6100 doesn't have e the grid line. So disappointed

[@mayankraghuwanshi01]

Well, I think even if someone is new, they should use RAW + JPEG or RAW.

[@TomsJurjaks]

If they are not gonna edit the images then there is no point in shooting RAW. They need to want it and understand the benefits. But of course - it lets you grow as a photographer. I made a video about it btw saying why everyone should start shooting RAW.

[@noflyzonnn]

I use RAW + JPEG because I like sometime to take black and white photos.

[@midhinmohanan4125]

Where is 60FPS ?

[@TomsJurjaks]

I don't understand your question Midhin. This video shows photography settings. Im not sure how can you use 60fps in photography...

[@boservant1693]

Nothing like giving thanks to the Lord God by the chilling realization He has ordering your path to Him, so that you may know Him - in absolute certainty in Jesus Christ. Amen. “The message is very close at hand; it is on your lips and in your heart.” And that message is the very message about faith that we preach: 9 If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are saved. 11 As the Scriptures tell us, “Anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced.” 12 Jew and Gentile are the same in this respect. They have the same Lord, who gives generously to all who call on him. 13 For “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Romans 10:8-13 (NLT)

[@ankitaksn8237]

Place sir give me your camera sir place place place place place

[@gingermate8319]

I give u my camera

[@AshokKumar-th3jy]

Thanks for such a nice video ☺️☺️

[@TomsJurjaks]

You are very welcome my friend 🙌