Sony A6700 Beginners Guide | How-to Use Camera, Set-up, & Menus
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- In this video I will covering the Sony A6700 Beginners Guide style... Gear used linked below and thanks for watching, Jay
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VIDEOS SPECIFIC TO THIS VIDEO:
-Sony A6700 Autofocus Explained: • Sony AUTOFOCUS Setting...
-Sony A6700 Sports Settings Quick: • Sony A6700 Tutorial - ...
-Sony Creators App: • Sony Creators App Tuto...
-Best APS-C E-Mount Lens Options: • Best Sony ZV-E10 Lense...
-USB Camera/ Web Streaming: • Sony ZV-1 II Tutorial ...
-Photo Capture: • How-To Extract Photos ...
-Exposure 101 - Aperture, Shutter, Manual Mode: • The Exposure Triangle ...
-Slow-Motion Video Using 120P and Final Cut: • Final Cut Pro Tutorial...
-Transfer Photos and Videos From Camera To Computer: • How To Transfer Photos...
-Imaging Edge Desktop: • Sony Imaging Edge Desk...
NAVIGATION LINKS:
0:00 - Intro
1:33 - Camera Body Overview
9:36 - Inserting Battery & Charging
10:34 - Inserting Memory Card
11:14 - Mounting Lens
13:28 - Turning On Camera & Initial Set-up
15:43 - Using Camera in Full Auto Mode
21:34 - Taking a Photo
25:25 - Program Auto Mode
25:55 - Function menu
26:50 - Metering Modes
28:52 - Recognition Target (subject detect)
29:45 - Focus Modes
32:17 - Focus Area
35:46 - Video Mode
37:10 - Recording Video with Touch Focus
38:08 - S&Q Overview
39:22 - Video Focus Modes
39:46 - Menu Breakdown/ Key Settings
1:05:03 - Manual Mode
1:06:13 - Aperture Priority Mode
1:07:48 - Shutter Priority Mode
1:08:16 - Final Thoughts
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Sony should include a QR code which leads directly to this video in the instructions, enclosed in the packaging of the camera. Bravo.
haha, thanks :)
Just paid for a class on this camera yesterday and came across your video today. Learned so much more from your video than what I learned yesterday. Thank you for putting this together.
This is my first camera. I just wanted to say thank you for what you do. You are a gem of a human.
Same. My first ever camera and its coming in a week
+1
Mine too. A few months back. He helped me set up my camera and I keep coming back for refreshers.
SD card will come along with camera??
Hey guys! This is also my first camera and it just came in today! Very excited to master this damn thing. How has the experience been for you guys so far being that you are all also beginners?? Was it hard to get the hang of? Do you think you should’ve started off with a “more simple” and less advanced camera? (Asking everyone above^^)
This is REALLY WELL DONE. For my 1st day of ownership of an A6700 - this guide has been invaluable -- Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
This is unbelievably helpful, and I'm incredibly grateful for your taking the time to do this. For 30 years I've been shooting with film or with a camcorder form-factor so when I picked up this little Sony sweetheart I was overwhelmed by the myriad of new options. This is exactly what I needed. You rock.
I really appreciate the kind words and generous Super Thanks Mitchell :) All the best, Jay
@@Jason_Hermann Your video is over an hour long. Most others intros are 20-25 minutes. That's because you say an extra sentence or two about each item. You give some context and meaning rather than merely identifying what's what. That's why your's are so useful.
Question for you: S-Log is a new thing for me. It looks like you're also a FCP user. Do you have anything in your videos about how to treat S-Log footage in Final Cut?
Thanks so much.
@@MitchellRoseFilms Hey there, and I do have a video talking about S-Log2 th-cam.com/video/jnn82Fhc4Do/w-d-xo.html , but not Slog 3 which is what this camera is capable of and what I would recommend using... However, my buddy Josh made a really good tutorial video on S-Log3 which I recommend checking out here: th-cam.com/video/Z4Ic19eP36Y/w-d-xo.html
Hi again. I got this camera for a new project I'm working on which has very kinetic camera operating. I had read that the stabilization was first rate. I have to say I'm very disappointed in the stabilization. I just got an iPhone 15 Pro and the stabilization is far superior. Even just walking in a circle around the subject, the a6700 looks like it doesn't even have stabilization turned on. And Active is to overreactive - for this piece, when I move the camera quickly it overcompensates. Very disappointed and I'm probably going to shoot this film on the iPhone.
The stabilization is relative to the size of the sensor, so yes the iPhone has way better "effective" stabilization. You need a gimbal for a real camera like this to get butter smooth footage. @@MitchellRoseFilms I have this one: th-cam.com/video/X0ELPTehTxk/w-d-xo.html
Thank you so much for taking the time to go over all of this. Extremely helpful 🙏🏽
8 years with my A6300 and I was happy. However I now have the A6700 and I am blown away with all great advances. Your "Beginners" guide was so helpful. Thank you for the excellent overview. My challenge is if I can remember more than two of the features. 🥴
This was awesome!! Just ordered mine and I can't wait for it to arrive. My first "real" camera also. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this.
Wow, thank you so much for taking the time to film this video. You explained everything in detail, which is exactly what I needed. Amazing video!! Thank you again
Thank you for all of your hard work creating these videos. They are beyond helpful, you do a great job!!! Thank you very much
Finally a proper how to use guide for beginners with clear and precise information. It is very hard to find a video like this. I've seen some others and they all tell you how you should set up your camera based on what they think it's best. So thank you for not going down that same path.
again this is a free tutorial best ever for 6700, very clear the language and simulations
I really enjoy your style in how you teach and do tutorials. Thank you for this!
wow this video is amazing, thanks so much for this video, genuinely appreciate this since got the a6700 a month ago, and this has helped me out a ton for features that i didnt know, and its really really helped out, so thanks!
Awesome video, thank you for taking the time to help get new Sony owners up to speed to use this great technology. Much appreciated 😀
Thank you so much for the value provided!! 🤩🤩🙌🏼🙌🏼 Subscribed!!
Incredible helpful and in depth. I haven’t finished watching it all yet but it has been helpful so far!
Great video man.. Just bought this camera.... Learned a lot from this vid
I just received my A6700 today and watching your video. Its very informative. Thanks.
Bought this camera with a nice starker kit yesterday. As someone new to photo (and my interest: videography) all the options are quite overwhelming. Thank you for taking the time to record this. You explain it all really well, in a nice pace and easy to follow (with some retries ;)). Already feel comfortable handling the different options. Looking forward to advancing to shooting in LOG so I can nicely combine the Sony footage with my drone's footage. You have yourself a new follower!
Great video! I found it VERY helpful.
You just earned a Sub... Thank you. I just got mine today, and I am watching this video to get to know my new camera. (even though I have used mirror less cams for quite some time). Awesome work... Thank you
I never comment but I just got this camera and was a bit nervous and overwhelmed by all the options but watching your video literally made me figure out everything even tho it’s my first camera ever, thank you good sir.
Thank you so very much Jason for such a comprehensive review of the Sony a6700.
I am going to be buying this camera and i thoroughly enjoyed what you did here. You have such a great way of explaining features by giving context to them. I think you really have a great talent. I'm subscribed and will watch some of your other videos as well.
Made it to the end! Thank you for taking the time to make this.
You're very welcome!
This was a very helpful video! I really like how you explain things and also remind on important details here and there to ensure it's understood. I have some idea how to take pictures in M mode, but I'm for sure no expert or even close. This video was very good to follow (I'm not a native speaker, but no issue), since I had some idea what you refer too, but not that much.
Fantastic video, very informative. I've permanently added this to my Bookmarks Bar, because I KNOW i'll be referring to this again and again. Thank you!
What a huuuuuge help. Thanks Jay!
You bet my man, and thanks for the comments 👊
Insanely helpful!!! Thank you.
This might be my first real camera and you just got a new sub. Thx!
This is a great video, thank you so much! I just purchased the A6700 and this has been most helpful. I have learned so much from you already. I have book marked this video to refer to again.
You're very welcome and Happy New Year :)
What a brilliant video. I will favorite this because I will need it in a couple of weeks. I currently have a6400 but upgrading to a6700. Lot of similarities between these 2 models but also lot of new features on the a6700 that I will be excited to try out. The new menu layout seems great! Can't wait.
Thaks for making such a great video and it really helps me a lot as. Beginner of Sony A6700.
Appreciate your efforts.
I saw a couple of videos on setting up the camera for beginners. This is by far the most simple and effective video for people just starting out with their first camera. Thanks Jason!!
Awesome, thank you!
thank you for sharing your knowledge and insight in such a simple and beginner friendly way. its intimidating jumping into this space and you have made it alot easier - THANK YOU.
You're very welcome!
Superb Video Jason thank you 👌
What a legend. Awesome video
Just watched this video right after receiving my new a6700. Super in-depth guide, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
This is THE Video you need to watch if you are new to Sony Alpha 6x00 or specifically 6700 . Even after 1.08 hours, there is so much more that this camera offers were my thoughts. However, this video is apt for me to get started ! Great job there!
Thank you Im considering this camera. This TH-cam explained the camera's cabalities very well
One question I have that I couldnt find in your excellent video is using sRGB vs RGB color space setting. What is your recommendation? Thank you in advance.
thanks Bro, very clear and easy
Great Job, again! Thanks a Lot.
cant wait to get mine Monday - thanks Jay, this vid will help, coming from a Nikon (5100) background.
Fantastic intro video!
Great information thanks
Well presented. Thank you.
Just wanted to drop by and extend a huge thank you for your incredible tutorial video on the Sony Alpha a6700. Your knack for breaking down complex topics into easy-to-understand concepts is truly commendable. I was blown away by the depth of information you provided, making it a breeze for me to grasp even the most intricate details of the camera system. Keep up the fantastic work 😎🤩
Awesome to hear and thank you very much for the kind words 👊
Thanks for the hints.
Hi Jason, big thanks from France 👍
I want to echo the point made below. I was overwhelmed by the capabilities of this camera. Having watched your video, in stages, I now know may way around the camera where formerly I felt rather lost! If you are moving from a camera with more traditional features to this camera with modern electronics and AI, watching this video is so helpful. I also like the way no previous knowledge is assumed so that any knew modern features are fully comprehensible. Five stars 😀
I really appreciate the kind words you nailed down exactly what I am trying to do with these beginners guides perfectly 👊 All the best, Jay
Thank you so much for make this Video .
Awesome Guide! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the nice comments :)
great tutorial ❤❤❤
The true beginner guide video. Very simple for easy to understand, clean tutorial, very organize, very informative and effective step by step technique. My respect to you Sir Jason!! Thank you for this video guide.
You're very welcome!
The best beginner guide i see thank you
You're very welcome and Happy New Year :)
Super duper helpful! Thank you.
You're welcome!
Thank you you did a great job
Jay, I purchased my a6700 today and it will be delivered on Sunday. I shot film for manny years, but it has been 20 years sine then so it will be like my first camera. I found your video today and the information is excellent. I will be using this to set up my new camera when it arrives. Thank you!!
Awesome to hear and enjoy your new incredible camera David :)
My first camera. Absolutely amazing video to get me started. Very thorough. Exactly what I was looking for. Followed you as you went with mine in my hands.
Awesome! 👍
A+ product. Great video to watch before I receive my camera. I just subscribed
Awesome! Thank you :)
Very helpful. Thank you. Cheers.
You're welcome!
Thank you a lot! This is perfect guide for me because I've just bought this camera and have no experiance with photo camera.
thank you it's super helpful to have this being a beginner noob. the simple explanation helped me absorb more than I thought I could. I was wondering if you would make a video specifically creating settings for indoor outdoor and sports or even video settings at a beginner level using the 123 on the dial. while explaining your thought process on changing the iso/aperture and the shutter speed? it would be insanly helpful.
Thanks for breaking everything down so a newb like me can understand. I’ve had my TH-cam channel for over 3 years and finally going to try and step up my camera game.
Cheers man. See you on the trails sometime.
Ride on Jared and definitely would love to hit the trails with you sometime, because I need to learn how to hit those big drops better ;)
Amazing video! Very helpful. My 6700 is expected to be available Sat for pickup and this really helped me prepare.
Oh man that is super exciting! You are going to love it and be sure to check out the other A6700 videos as well if you want to learn more. It's also nice watching the tutorials with the camera in hand so you can pause and fallow along, etc... These new cameras are extremely powerful with overlapping features and so on. All the best, Jay
I just got a camera, big thanks from me, from Thailand. That's helpful
Hi Jason, I just wanted to say thank you, I bought my camera in japan because I live here but I didnt know sony just include japanese language in this country.
So thanks to your video I was able to configurate my camera and figure out where things are.
Negative point for Sony Japan.
yeah, I would assume if I was in Japan the camera would be in Japanese, and I'm really glad to hear the video helped you navigate thru that! Enjoy the camera and I hope to visit Japan one day...
Sony is a nice brand so does this video,very useful and impressive
thank you very much , god bless you
This camera is the A7R5 of the aps-c lineup of cameras. Been setting up the camera to shoot bees in action on my shrub. Took a while, made a number of errors, more like not paying attention to my settings. Now this beast locks on bees and tracks them as they dart around. Getting lots of great sharp hits. Surprisingly the lens I am using for this task is the 90mm 2.8 macro lens. Not only is it fast in focusing, but it is also razor sharp. It makes the a6700 sensor shine even more. I think as people get used to the tiny body, they will appreciate not having to lug a heavy FF body around. It is so small that people will not notice it, allowing you to take pictures with no one noticing.
Wow. What a review!!!!
Thanks👍
Thank you so much! Please give this guide for the A7C II when it comes out.
Will do!
Great video... subbed! After 9 years I finally upgraded from my A6000 to the A6700. Huge improvement overall! Although, I'm having trouble enabling my IR wireless shutter remote. Where is this setting in the new menu?
Thanks!
Very good
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Longtime Canon user trying to learn how to do the basics on my new a6700. Just had a breakthrough. The trash can turns touch screen on and off when you are in the photo mode. I haven't watched a lot of the video yet Looking forward to watching the rest of it after my big break through.
Thank you bro ore ❤
Welcome 😊
Thanks for the video. Have you found a good custom key setup for zoom?
Hi Jay. Enjoy all your reviews and vidros. Question, Have you tried the A6700 for Birds and wildlife in perticular birds in flight?
excellent video. I may have bit off a bit more than I could chew with purchasing this camera so i appreciate your indepth review. Do you have a video on updating the firmware? I see my firmware needs to be updated.
Hello and thanks :) I did a firmware update tutorial video for the Sony A74 which is basically the same exact process: th-cam.com/video/rT0hCG01H80/w-d-xo.html Firmware Download for the A7C2 is here: www.sony.com/electronics/support/e-mount-body-ilce-7-series/ilce-7cm2l/software/00301105
Nice video thanks Jason, first video of yours I've seen, very informative.
I love taking B & W photo's as well as colour, is there a feature to view what the image will look like in B & W even though your taking a normal photo?
Thanks Scott for the kind words :) I don't know of a way to do that... You can use the creative look and chose BW, but it will take the photo in bw also. Good to get an idea though if you want to see what it looks like..
Wow Jason, your videos are Excellent! Such detail and so well explained. Great pace and demonstrations. I first saw your video on the Sony RX10 and now switching to a6700 + Sigma 18-50 f2.8 & Sony 70-350G. Your guidance helps a lot. Also your a6700 Review was awesome. Just wonder does a6700 IBIS work with Sigma 18-50 (with no Stabilisation). Thank You.
Awesome, thank you for the kind words and yes the IBIS definitely works with the Sigma and Active stabilization should also work if you need a little extra digital stabilization as well.
Brilliant. Thank you Jason.
Hvala!
battery on charge but just got the sony a6700,,,, took few shots in my living room low light .. no card yet ..wow .. its a killer..put the sony 70 350 on full zoom wide open 50 sec auto iso..the zip on my suit case looks nearly macro ...
Arrived yesterday and went outside to experiment... Amazing..after couple of hours I start to handle very all the buttons. Impressed by this amazing camera! Considering I jumped from Sony alpha a300 😀
Hey quick question do you think a v60 sd card will allow S&Q mode? Currently have a v30 and will not allow it to record
Jay, this was super helpful. I just picked up the a6700 and ,my,goodness, what a change in the menus ( my last "new camera" is the a7C ) I have been shooting with an a6500 and decided it was time to upgrade my aps-c camera and I feel just like a beginner again! I am taking this camera away with me soon and will be using it exclusively for a few weeks so that will give me a really good chance to get comfortable with it but I can already tell that I made a great purchase - so many improvements especially with the auto focus! I can't wait to find an insect! Thanks Jay for this much needed guide. I am sure that I will be referencing it again and again.
Congrates on the new camera and thank you very much for the kind words :) You will get the hang of it in no time, don't worry, and I always appreciate your comments! All the best, Jay
Great video! I am just starting to play with my new a6700. Really learned a lot of the autofocus from your videos! Btw, it is a new firmware update from Sony for this camera already. Version 1.01
Thanks for the kind words and I's awesome the hear the tutorials helped you out :) Yeah I did not have time to mess the new firmware unfortunately... Luckily it doesn't look like it changes anything that will effect this video 👊
Yup, but doesn’t fix overheating in 4K
Great starter guide. Many thanks for posting. Slightly disappointing that the panorama function has been dropped from A6700. That was a fun and convenient mode on the older models. Hopefully Sony add it back in a future firmware update.
Thanks for sharing and I agree 👍
It wasn't on the A6600, and on the A6400 it only saved as a JPEG anyway. It's more fun and more controllable to do it yourself!
@@banditalley9592 Totally agreed, but I still love the feature for convenience and to be able to quick share with friends/ family instantly when on vacations and when resolution/ max quality is not big of a deal 👊👍
@@banditalley9592 I didn’t realise it was missing on the A6600 too. I guess once they add IBIS there is no room for panorama. ;-)
DIY means extra software and delayed results. You don’t know how it looks until it is too late to do anything about it.
I just got this camera as an upgrade to the ZV-1. I'm a disc golfer and am trying to be a big boy and use the manual setting to record round videos. Since I'm alone I have to do all my zooming in post. Filming outside, how do these settings sound for filming 4k/60: ISO as low as I can go, Shutter Speed 1/125, Aperture ~6?
Sounds like some good settings to me 👍
Jason, love the channel! Question, if you could have either (but only 1, not both) would you go with the Sony rx10iv or the A6700/sony 70-350mm/Sigma 17-50mm combo?
Thank you and easily the A6700 and lenses.... You can always buy, barrow, or rent more lenses if you ever wanted to get into portraits or macro for example and get a few killer prime lenses, go manual lenses f/1.4 and stuff like that. The RX10 IV is an incredible all-in-one camera and I would really enjoy having one for my daughters softball games and/or maybe for a vacation/ travel situation for the pure convenience and versatility. Carrying the extra weight is a burden depending on what you are up to, but when push comes to shove I usually want the better quality and the power the mirrorless camera provides with limitless lens options. In addition the A6700 has a way better battery 👍
I'm looking at the a6600 or the a6700 for my first mirrorless camera, the a6700 would be the edge of my budget, but I might be able to swing it. Is it worth it to drop the money to get a new a6700 over a lightly used a6600? Thanks!
Hello, I want to use focus stacking in studio photography. However, I will need 1.5 seconds for the flashes to charge. Is there a setting to extend the time between photo shoots? Thank you
Thanks for this video! Very helpful. Can you take photos without a lens? It's showing a grey screen without it. Working well with the lens attached though.
Hello and yeah a lens is required. The camera will take photos without a lens, but that is because a lot of adapters and manual focus lenses have no electronics in them, so technically the camera does not know if a lens is attached in those cases. Most modern lenses have electronics these days though.
Got the a6700, overheating in 4K on one shoot, returned immediately. Loving the fx30.
Don’t waste your time with this camera unless you just want to take pictures. It’s a heating brick with not a single vent.
Yeah, the FX30 is the APS-C camera to get for long form video recording 100%
A couple of things the a6700 has the FX-30 doesn't is the EVF, very useful for photography and a mechanical shutter. TH-camrs have made it clear that the a6700 is good for short bursts of 4K. It's the camera to take with you on outings, grabbing photos and short videos, not the FX-30, which is larger and heavier than the a6700. Both have their primary function. Wish you knew this before buying the hybrid vs video centric camera.
Hi again Jason, Thank you for such a quality explanation of a6700. Superb detail on 'Set up' menu. Can you tell me how to cancel Tracking/ /Auto Tracking? When I touch the screen to change 'Drive mode' - tracking flickers around the screen and Drive mode doesn't open. Ha, it'll be something simple, still getting used to the camera. Thanks again for your inspiring videos. Colin.
Hello Colin, the circle center button inside the rear control wheel will cancel tracking. Often it's easier to go thru the Fn menu than trying to touch the screen for settings I find as well Colin as it does what your describing if you don't touch it perfectly. All the best, Jay
Hi Jay, thank you. That's great, using Fn menu rather than trying to hit the icon accurately on screen. For sure the Menu is quite intuitive when you get used to it. I'll also make use of Custom buttons and My Menu for easy access. My daughter's half Marathon this Weekend, a good time to use the a6700:)! Thanks again. Colin.
I just purchased the a6700 and very overwhelmed by the menu (I shot with Canon eos film cameras prior). Is there a way to quickly switch scene selections, like from Night Portrait to Sunset quickly? The only way I have found to move between these options is to turn the dial from auto then back to auto to get the scene selection menu.
Hey Jason! We just bought the a6700 and noticed there was a small light on the front of the camera to the upper right. Is there a way to have that turn on when recoding video so we know it’s recording when shooting ourselves?
Hello and that is an IR light designed for focus assisting in very low light and it will blink as self timer as well, but can't be used as a "Talley" light for video as far as I can tell and I just checked... It's way to bright for that purpose and the wrong kind of light as it would effect the video footage for sure as well. If you are recording yourself it can be a bit harder to tell I understand what you are saying. What you can do is have the screen flipped facing you and enable the "Emphasized REC Display" MENU → (Shooting) → [Shooting Display] → [Emphasized REC Display] → ON This will enable a red frame around the edges of the camera’s monitor (LCD screen) while recording a movie. You can easily check whether the camera is in standby or recording, even when you are looking at the camera monitor from an angle or at a distance. I hope that helps and all the best :)